, 1878-06-21
H0K0 EYETEMS.

lhe little town OF IlOko was CNliNcne'i
Il few days ago by the presence Of some Of
tile most notable dignitaries Of this lower
Straits country. Maj. 4. W. Blake. L.
:. Inspector of Customs, of Ncah Bay.
first made his appearance around the
rocks in his beautiful little vessel, differed
and manned in the most economical fash
ion, himself being Captain, mate, cook
and crew. A very gentlemanly crowd Ot
fellows they are, with whom voyage
would be pleasure were Vt not for one
popularity, that ofwALRING ashore on or
UNDER the water which, in Clallaln, we
are sorry to say, proved failure and re-
suited In the Captain, cook and crew
rubber boots and all-being submerged;
only for q season. however, rs the bottom
OF the bay formed good solid incline on
which to climb out and dry of.
A few hours after the arrival and de-
partare Of the tirst-named party, Capt.
Chas. Willoughby, L. S. Indian Agent
for Ncah Bay, came along in his fine
Chinook canoe, with the Doctor rs inter
prefer aid handy man generally among
the Indians who show him great respect,
and with whom he is no doubt a general
favorite.
The Captain is looking well, and seems
to feel at home in his present ai,luous posi-
tiOn, which to most men would be any
thing but pleasant, as the tribes under his
charge have had such variety OF treat
ment from good to bad and from bad to
worse" that they have become very aus
picious class of people; and, were it not
for wholesome dread of the consequences
Of oflaw-hreaking, would be unmanagcable.
AS 1t is, great many difficulties are en-
countered and overcome, and the govern
ment need have no fears about the man
agement at Neah. for as long as the present
Incumbent holds the reins the law, to
its fullest extent, will be lived up to by
ALL on the reserve. These gentlemen
were very much pleased to see the i'm
proyements being made on the shores Of
this bay; and, rs accommodations were
ample for their comfort, concluded to re-
main over night, thereby cleaning the
following facts about the principal enter
prise ut this point: The Hoko Salmon
Company, incorporated, are here located,
and have all the machinery and buildings
put up and arranged for the canning OF
salmon. These consist ofabout MS follows:
One tin shop. 20X40 feet, in which suitable
management OF from eight to twelve
thousand cans per day; one canuery pro-
per. 2OX6O feet. with tanks, racks benches.
tables, etc., etc., complete; one bath
room, twhere the cans are boiledj fitted up
with two large boilers and all the neces-
sary coolers, tables, tackles, ETC.. etc, l6x
~ feet; lthe boilers are well set up in brick
work, with ample fire space, smoke stack,
etc.;) one labelling. packing and storage
house, 2OxGO feet, properly arranged. and
wood shed, l3X4U feet, where the win
ter's wood will be stored from the rain and
snow. An abundance Of cool, soft spring
water Is brought in from the adjoining
hills and confined in large tank above
the buildings, being led thereto By iron
pipes, with hose attached ut various places
about tile works for use as cleansing agents
and as u security against fire. There are
also various residences In the village;
small they are, it is true, but nevertheless
neat and comfortable.
Mr.. John A. Martin, is here engaged IN
mercantile pursuits; keep an assortment
of general merchandise. for Indian trade
principally. The 1" "Hoko House. has
gained alI envlabDe reputation, since 1t
opened about month ago with full
corps of cooks, sugar barrels, flour bags,
dried apples, ETC.. ETC., too numerous TO
mention; and, under the present manage
ment we predict for it a large run OF cus-
tom during the fishing season-at least so
the Captain aud Major thought that
morning after the hot coffee and toast had
been tried and" found wanting" when
the next" dropped in.
(,nInn nunin friends and Won will l.
ways find u pleasant greeting from the
Hokoites. y. KOkE MAN.
June 10, 1873.