p iwji-C R: o r a e ,.h r if A i; Agriculture in thfe=- i ... - Prince George District. Until tlje past year very little interesfr^ln the development of the farm-lands of this district jvas in evidence. Several years' time and millions of,dollars have been wasted in the Fort George district in a vain^efltort to place "aniagic city of mushroom growth, upon the map of Central British Columbia, in the face of the im- be found; ' Wild kind-grow in fruits of everj profusion, am saskatoon berries, wild strawber nes, gooseberries, huckleberries, and dewberries wild black and red currants are to be foun everywhere., Thev wild raspberry is a very fine berry, attaining j goodly size and being fully^th equal of the cultivated" fruit mutable laws of urban growth, | Without doubt, as the country is which demand, that to insure thejopenecUjp and more time can be future of a city, the development given^to the cultivation of fruit of the surrounding countryjnust tjiiswill provea profitable branch keep pace. The propoundinjriind placing in operation ^of some ^feasible scheme^birthe assistance of agri-' cultprai progress has been a slow ^proceeding, with the result-that the development of the local fanning industry has made little headway. Considerable public Interest has been aroused^ln the jTnatter and the government of this province has given the matter of aiding the farmers considerable thought. Without doubt .a feasible working plan will soon be worked but. In the meantime it might not be out of placeto review the agricujturar cfues^ion in 'Central ^British .jGolumbia briefly. ^^^ The farm-landsrcf the district four dis- River -jof the agricultural industry. With regard to thVcondition of virgin lands throughoutHhis district it must be said that there is very little actual prairie land to.be found. Most of^ffe land is covered with light, poplar, spruce, and willow. There are a great many farms which, have small patches of open land pra ticallv ready for breaking>>tfnile the balance is timbej;etl--sohie7 time's with valuabl^timber, but generally vptfr light, second-easily cleared, mbft^lnstances there is enough far divide themselves into r^ev~th^^Nechaco^Vailey^the Little Salmon River y,alley, and the large plateau^on the east side extending: of the Fraser east from the river to tnXJariboo Mountains, an .average distance of eight to ten miles, and south to, Canon Creek Valley at Big Prairie, White's Landing. Fraser River tractof Ian tains approximately 150,000 acres of land,; practically alt of which can be>rougjitrunder cultivation, largest compact area good land in theen- timber on each quarter-section to enable settlers to build alPthe log buildings required, and to jprctyide wood for an indefinite timeT^In this way the trees are a valuaBTex^sset, providing lumbejvfuel an ll^ffi as well^isoffering a ' welca the treeless plains^-many of the jncom- This con- be Thisis possibilfties Prince thatthe^^reAt^nuniBffht hours of 8uns|jJweVcause ajKcrops to maturel^tnckjy^the ^climate pur share in carrying some of the load thrust upon the shoulders of the world by war. '¦ (. -The^booster's trade is a good one, and while on the subject of development it might :be well" to draw attention to the wonderful resources of this province as a whole, realizing that a section of country rich in. varied ways will attract a large population, and a large population means increased land values, thus benefiting ultimately the present settlers, Whe largest areas of good tirr-ber to be" found in the world *are in British Columbia, as are also the largest undeveloped areas of coal lands. This province is fast taking her place in the front ranks as a producer of fruits. Her fisheries are unexcelled—her ««lmnn nnri Vin'il saimon ana na t SYNOPSIS ^COAL MINING OJ£— REGULATIONS ,, Coal mining rights of the Dominion, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the .Yukon Territory, the North-WeSt Territories and in a por-tion\of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a terni of twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2,500 acres will be leased to one applicant. Application for a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub-Agent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. ^ In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and in unsur-veyed territory shall be himself. Eichspplication must be accompa-niedjjy a fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A iionaL^; the' tract applied for out by the applicant Irtg4he world, and hei>vast.mineral wealtn hasJjeeV scarcely scratched. Three great- trans-continenfarrailroads traverse the province from east to"west, with -their many branches reaching out as feeders for the trunk lines. The new Pacific Great Eastern Railway, soon to be completed, adds a strong link in a chain of railways providing transportation facilities hitherto unequalled in the history of western develop ment. Seldom indeed has there beer presented to the homeseeker>the opportunities that are nowxbeing offered in Canada's Pacific prov nee, and no part of the provjiic^ has mofe to^offer than th^Kprince eorge District.y ^ . (royalty shall be paid on the merchant- -1 ^ O}jtput of the mine at the rate of five cents, per ton.. The person operating1 the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn, returns accounting for the full quan is an exceptionally good one, the suihmei^arferfree/rom heat and storms, th 2 spring and fall months are unsurpassed, and the winters are comparatively mitd. Many uhtij'nearly' Winter reasons are open Christmas, and the the possible exception few of the" more/aelicate Ifruits. Fine icrbpS/of timothy hay, bats, barleys • and have already .b^en grown, ;de ^monstrating that the local farm lands are^well adapted, to the growirg-of hay and gi^ns of all kimjsC Vegetates grow spler^ j didly and yield iarge return^ w the locar-demand .fare jthe supply.-' Fresh ripened tomatoes, celery, lettuce, radishes, beets, carrots, pum- _ kins, squash, &c, are produced. The soil and climatic-conditions seem specially suited to the raising of potatoes, and from 300 to i 400 bushels to" the acre is not an uncommon yield. The dairyman and truck-farm-er~are here afforded a richT field for operation. Fresh milk retails for twenty "cents per quart, and there is not half.enough to supply the demand,'even at that high embw-fall is seldom heavy winds sweep in from the inlets of the coast, and at times Jthe snow disappears like magic/^^ Throughout the entire district many fine streams and lakes are' wheats-found. These supply ample fresh water for* domestic usef^and in practically every^ihstance fine price. Fresh eggs sell readily atl valuable assets, but it-Js to the fifty cents per dbzen throughout the summer season and bring much highefe prices" during the balance 6f|th:e .yesir. ,JVery little if resh dairy butter readies the local market, so greatMs the demand for all the freslvmilk available. This staple dairy product finds ready sale at fifty cents per pound, these prices will be paid for considerable time to come. The supply will increase, but not so rapidly as the demand. To the man with~fi reasonable working capital; to allow him to make a fair start on the land^the production of dairy products arid garden truck can be recommended as a safe and profitable pursuit. ^—s ¦ 't : - • Fruit-raising is stiir in-tjg_e)c-perimental stage, but results ;are' so far promising.*. Of course, no treeiruits have as yet been produced in the immediate yicinty of Prince George, butsmall fruits do exceedingly well, v and rnany fine patches of bush fruits are to fishing can be had* The entire country abounds in big game; with lots of smaller game and fur-bearing animals. .^Xl rouse, ducjes and geese are plentiful, knd can be had in season. Moose ~a*4 deer are frequently shot close^to^the cabin door. Black and brovvn^feeiir are met everywhere, jwhile a few hours |by. train places-the hunter^ in the best districts—for sheep; goat, grizzly bear, and cariboo. ' The abundance of water, with plenty of fish and game, must be worthy of consideration from the intending settler in search of a home. ^ Prince George is pre-eminently a mixed farming country;1- Her timber and mineral wealth are. ___,_qjmi has ever been 'zid thatc&ul^eg^latethe of sin. "^^^^ great trouble in taking^a chance is that you can't -always put it back where you found it. tity of merchantable coal miqed'.and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights, are not being operated, such returns .should be furnished at least once a year.. ^..i'A'*5 v* ^The lease will includc'the coal min-ing^irigaits only, but/fhe lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface/rights may be considered necessary forHhe working of the mine at the rate of $10.00 an acre. For fulK information-^application-should be made to the Secretary-^of the Department of the Interipr^Otta-\va,/f)r to any Agent or>-Sub-Agent of/Dominion Lands. ^~ ..... / W. W;CORt, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.—Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for.^58782. ...... : _ ....... ____,___. NOTICE The ^citizens of South Fort George will take notice that any refuse or manure is to be hauled to the new dumping ground beyond the cemetefy, w,est of South Fort George, as the old ground has been taken over by the city of Prince George. (, r , ^\ All scavenger work' outside of Prince George limits is to be done by he government scavenger. // ' By order, J. H, S0 •" Sanitary Inspector. To Any Address in Canada $1.00 a Year C. WIGG GEORGHKLOTS, ACREAGE. Jx fflRD AVENUE, OFF GEORGE StlEETfPBIIICE GEOR development of the agricultural industry that this city must' look for future prosperity, &nd until the question of opening up the local lands for settlement receives more attention. and something definite is done to assist settlers, the bttt interests of the people are not being served. Many schemes for industrial and rural development are put fprth that are only-feasible when their ideas* are applied!to certain sections, and are not \ at all suitable in a general way! Yarious plans lhave been placed ibefore the provincial STOVES VcOALtrWOOD RANGES of all tods aid sizes' ftr erny KHdkoi We are exclusive agents fbr the famous/ f ^GURNEY STOVES."' Our PRICES are^right. -¦- .'. .¦• ' -. ; . - We are allowing a special 10 per ceijt. discount on every article 4n:qur' stores. Orders will be taken at our Prinze-George -^ Yard as,well(as at our store at South. ^ ^ Remember the'lO W cent. CASH Discount. THE NORTHERN LUMBER & MERCANTILE CO., LTD. wrF.C00KE.IVM. IUSSELL PEOEN. €. E. McUUGHUN. S«rciii7 TPPTHERALD is^roacbifig its fifth ^irtmay ap the oldest establishecTne^^aper in tTOHistrict^it iWidely cir- Cariboo In^drder to^add^to its* ide cte(Iation it/Will be offered only at Qnex garding thc^assist-and the matter government ing of settle has received the careful attention of Jthe .departnTent. the present^ 1 world BEFORE BUItBIN6 •' Danforth A Mclnnis, SOUTH FORT GEORGE EOR PRINCE CEORGEj B. C. troubles the raising of food-stuff a is one of the most important matters, and by enlarging the acreage under crop in- the different sections of this province^ we^can do much to relieve the pressure of hard times locally and also do Contractors & Builders ^ EM FliYNN BUILDING IS TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL TO K RECEIVE OUR CAREFUL ATTENTION v Get Our, Estimates Free of Chars* Job'Work Neatly and Promptly Executed SOUTH FORT GEORGE OFFICE SHOP SECOND STREET THIRD STREET - PRINCE GEOIGE mn SHOpl OFFICE AND SHOP THIRD AVENUE BAST j____ ^______ m m a special |emire of-f^news of our owri district, pra tHe city of Prince George. We want to place it in every home in New Cariboo^ hence this (Offer/ Agents Wanted. Agents can jiaake big money soliciting subscriptions for JThe Herald!,on the cash^^ commission |>asi&, The off^r is! a generous one; and wiMje fully explained to those interested. Gall at our offic^lor particulairs. i ***>,¦• (Mice - - George Street v' -¦i'^-