THE DELTA TIMES Volume 7 LADNER, B. C. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26,1912. $1.00 A YEAR. LAW SUIT IS POSTPONED] I Case <>f George McCluskey Versus C. Brown Postponed Until Tuesday at Vancouver. The case of George McCluskey vs. Christopher Brown, which waa expected to be heard at the county court, Vancouver, on Wednesday, lias been postponed until Tuesday, Oct. 29, It is understood that Mr. George claims damages n t lie Mi-i'lusi-ey ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ amount of $3,000 against Christo- ��� ,:��� mown for injuries received in lin automobile accident, which oc- urred on or about Saturday. March 16, the facts or which as reported . the tiiiit- were to tin* following ll appears that Mr. Christopher! Brown was driving Into town in bis1 .into at night, and Mr. G. McCluskey, j of Crescent Island, was driving out In : a buggy, and It Is said that in pass-' Ing Hutcherson's store, Mr. Brown, was driving on the wrong side of | ihe street and travelling fast. Mr. j McCluskey seeing that an accident A HINDOO SQUABBLE Charge ���������-' Asaaclt l*.*i.,". In '.u;'....i Police Court Results in Dismissal of Case. ACCIDENT TO I F. PARMITERl THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Col. Roosevelt, shot by John Schrank, of Milwaukee, on Monday, Oct. 14, is now out of tho hospital A MAN OF GOLD. was imminent, undertook to cross i and has left for his home in Oyster the street to get out of harm's way.) Bay. As a result, Mr. McCluskey was ��� si link by the auto and thrown clear through the glass wind-guard of the machine. His buggy was smashed and the horse severely hurt. Mr. McCluskey was rendered unconscious and sustained two very serious cuts on the face. One cut extended from the right eye over the ear, and the other from the rl*ht corner of the mouth to the neck. Accounts of the accident and the manner ln whloh lt occurred were conflicting at the time, and it remains to be seen at the forthcoming law suit what were the precise details of the unfortunate occurrence. A number of witnesses frotn Ladner and district will probably give evidence on Tuesday. Lumberman Has His Broken Limbs and Neck Mended With Golden Joints. A Canadian lumberman named Theodore W. Peters, who is now on a visit to Washington, has been given the sobriquet of "The Man of Gold," because several pounds of that precious metal have been substituted for bones in various parts of Tils body. As the result of an accident on the St. Lawrence River some years ago, when he fell 250 feet in the effort to save a companion, Peters had the bones of both legs and arms and his neck broken, while all his ribs were so badly shattered that they had to be entirely replaced by new ribs of gold. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Heibows now have gold and sll- A portion or the dry kilns of the | ver joints, and while he can only turn Canadian Western Lumber Com-1 them in certain directions, he has pany, at MUlsiae, was destroyed by; little difficulty in using them. On tiro on Monday, entailing a loss of. top of his head is a gold plate about about *7_,000 and more or less in- three inches in diameter, and his neck jury to forty men who were fighting j |g i,ei,j in p^ce by a stiff steel brace, the flames. Announcement was | Altogether the way in which the doc- made at the mills this week that: t0rs managed to patch up Mr. Peters no one would be thrown out of em- | in eighteen months' treatment is con- BIG FIRE AT ERASER MILLS. 875,000 Worth of Damage Done by Fire at Fraser Mills, and Men Injured. ployment and that the work of rebuilding the kilns will be proceeded with immediately. Tlenty of water with good pressure, all the hoBe that was required, three or four hundred willing hands and the recent wet weather combined ti confine to the one building tbe flames whloh under lesB favorab!*** i ireumstances might have wiped out the planing mill a few feet sway v. ith Its great quantity of va.utble machinery together with a urge r.mrunt of lumber stored In this *l-f clnity. The wet condition of tho. bulldl .** cwing to recent rains confined tne I'aroes for the most part t.i the Inter ti, causing a giant smudg., t"e emcke pouring out from the struc- iiirr In great bulging clou Is. which f*ji hours befogged the entirs legion t_ leeward. Peering benei.h the smoke, however, one could tee In tho interior of the building a rdf rg fi-innce which roared away ln defiance of the tons of wat **r whl h were poured ln upon lt. Tha flve was only extinguished after It had burned itself out sufficient to make the flames vulnerable to attack. The fire ls believed to have been due to an overheated kiln and was not discovered until it had gained considerable headway, owing to the fact that these kilns are locked up while the lumber ls ln the process of drying. The general alarm was sounded at 3:30 in the afternoon and in a few minutes all employees of the mill were pressed into service. At 4:15 the fire had gained such headway that aid was sought from the local fire department and Chief Watson and his men were soon on the scene. Great credit for bis efficiency in handling the situation is given the fire chief by ot- fli ials of the company. The fire on Monday was the first serloui one that the company has had since the plant was put ln operation in 1908. It was demonstrated that their fire fighting equipment was splendid and made It easy for the firemen to fight the flames, The company had all the hose that was sidered a marvel of modern surgery. Mr. Peters wears a Dewey medal for bravery In cutting a cable at Manila during the Spanish-American war. TRESPASSERS ARE FINED Two Hindoos, by name Nagina Singh and Mehru Singh, were charged by Istmr Singh, before police magistrate McKee, on Friday, with assaulting tbe said Ishar Singh by hitting liIni with some blunt instrument, breaking his jaw and doing him grevlous bodily barm. The assault is supposed to have taken place in Delta on or about September 2. Mr, ,1. P, Hampton Hole appeared us counsel for the prosecution, and Mr. I.eon I.adner for tho defendants. with Mr, L, J. Rickotts as Interpreter. The defendants through their counsel elected to be tried under the jurisdiction of the police court. Ishar Singh, the plaintiff, gave evidence that on or about September 2. he came to Ladner from Eraser Mills In company with Mehru Singh and Nagina Singh, the defendants. Tbey went first to Colbecl; and then walked from there to Mehru Singh's house on Paterson's farm, Delta. When there he had boon asked by Mehru Singh to lend him $10, which he had refused. A quarrel had ensued and Nagina Singh bid hit him under the chin with a stick, and Mehru Singh had hit hira on fie right cheek, after which the pHIntiff declares he fell down unconscious. Later he found himself ln Mehru Singh's house, which he left two days later, going to New Westminster, where he saw Dr. Manchester, who told him his jaw was broken. He was in the hospital for four weeks. Both the defendants gave evidence to the effect that they had not assaulted the plaintiff. Mr. A. D. Paterson testified that Mehru Singh, one of the defendants, had worked for him for six years, and that he was honest, sober and trustworthy. In summing up, Magistrate McKee said that he did not consider the evidence of the prosecution sufficient to warrant a conviction, and dismissed the case. Mr, Fred Parmlter Loses Eye in a Shooting Accident, But Is Now Doing Well. Early on Sunday morning, Mr. Fred Parmiter, of Ladner, formerly of Annacis Island, a well-known farmer, was accidentally shot by Ills nephew, Bert Arthur, while both were out shooting. It appears that Mr. Parmiter and his nephew were out hunting near ��� ho former's farm at the head of the Sleigh road, when Bert Arthur saw ;i flock of birds, and not noticing that his uncle was in range, shot in his direction^ To his dismay he found that at least of tho pellets had accidentally struck his uncle in tlie face. Without any delay the wounded man was taken to I.adner In an automobile, and from there to the Burrard Sanitarium in Vancouver. The result of the unfortunate accident was that Mr. Parmiter has lost an eye. He was seen at tbe Burrard Sanitarium, Vancouver, on Thursday by Dr. King, who states that he is now getting on all right, considering the circumstances. LOSES HAND GUN MISHAP Theodore Hayes slips While Climbing Fence and Gun Charge Enters Wrist. I A I.EX. MORRISON. Member-elect for "..*..-.ronald, Man. in the house of commons, Conservative candidate, who defeated lt. L. Richardson, Independent Reciprocity candidate. The election was a very warm one. Theodore Hayes, eon of Charles ��� Hayes, of Port Guichon, met with an j unfortunate accident on Monday I w hile carrying a gun. Young Hayes was climbing over a : fence with Irs shotgun in bi3 hand, when he slipped, and the gun falling to the groundj somehow exploded, the charge entering bis wrist. I After b-ii:._ attended to at homo, 1 Hayes wns taken up on .Monday to the Royal Columbian Hospital, New I Westminster, where it was found necessary to amputate hls hand. On enquiring .it ths Royal Columbian Hospital Thursday evening, It I was stated that young Hayes was getting on as well as can be expected. LIVE STOCK OF THE WORLD. EGGS MAY ADVANCE TO $1.00. Sportsmen Fined for Shooting on Delta Farms Without Permission���Liquor Case. On Monday several cases of tresspassing for the purpose of shooting were heard before Police Magistrate McKee, of Ladner. ln each case permission had not been obtained from the owner of the land, J. B. Burr, Crescent Island, to shoot over his property, on October 15th. the opening day of the pheasant shooting season. Special Constable F. Sutherby gave evidence for the prosecution and the defendants were all fined as follows: U. Evans was fined $40 and $5.25 costs. H. Llllie was fined $40 and $5.25 costs or a month in jail. A. Vol vent was fined $40 and $5.25 costs. Peter Mlchaud was charged by Mrs. Dan Reagh with selling alcoholic liquor to Dan Reagh, an Interdicted person. He was found guilty and fined $100 and costs or two months In jail with hard labor, and no funds being forthcoming, was sent up to prison. Mr. J. S. Terry, poultry Instructor of the live stock branch of the department of agriculture, recommends everyone who has poultry not to part with them, in view of the probable high price of eggs this winter. The season has been an abnormally bad one for this industry in the East, where there is roughly a forty per, cent, shortage In chickens, arid practically no reserve of eggs ln cold storage. The cause for this seems to have been the cold wintry weather which obtained through the months of April and May and prevented any satisfactory results from hatching previous to the first of June. At the present time the majority of the eggs coming In here are from Nebraska Bnd the Southern States, most of the Callfornian eggs finding their way to San Francisco and New York, and the surplus to Philadelphia, As corroborative evidence of the shrinkage ln poultry In the Eastern States, he states that at the Toronto exhibition the exhibits fell short, in the poultry section, by two-thirds, of those ot the previous year, and in most of the classes there was a notable absence of both size and quality. Mr. Terry remarked that a recent visit to Duncan and the Cowichan district satisfied him that steady progress is being made In the poultry industry of that section sixteen new settlers became members of the local creamery In one month recently. MAY HAVE DIEDOK HIS WOUND NEW WESTMINSTER MARKET. There was a large attendance at tho New Westminster market on Frldav, nnd with the prospect of Thanksgiving week, a big supply of poultry was tho predominate feature. A number of crates or turkeys were required, to run about fifteen to j in evidence, selling at from 32 cents twenty lines and each of these had | to 36 cents per lb. live weigttj, plenty of pressure. PHte poles,; chickens wore going at $b to siu axes, and other tools were In abundance, there were plenty of men io use them, and under the direction of Chief Watson they worked; most effectively. Operations at the mills were resumed Wednesday morning. SEATTLE MARKET. SEATTLE, Oct. 24.���Eggs, local Tanch 46c to 47c; Eastern fresh, 35c to 36c; Eastern storage, 28c to 32c. Butter, WnBhlngton Cream-j cry. firsts, 34c to 35c; Eastern 31c io 33c. Cheese, Tillamook. 18c to IS l-2c; llmburger, 20c: Wisconsin 19c; brick 20c; block Swiss. 21c; "���heel Swiss* 22c. Onions, California 90c to $1 per sack. Potatoe-s. local $14 to $16; Yakimas, $16 to $18; sweets 2c per lb. Oats, Eastern Washington $28 to $29; Puget Sound $28 to $29. Hay, Eastern Washington timothy, $18 to $19; "*beat hay $17; alfalfa $17; mixed ��15 to $16; straw $9 to $10. per dozen; dressed chicken at from $1 to $1.35 each. Geese obtained reedy buyers at 2 cents to 25 cents per lb. live weight, or 25 cents to 3Q rents dressed. Ducjcs, of which there was a good supply, were fetching from 19 to 21 cents per lb. live weight. As is generally the case before HalloWe'en, apples were plentiful, seUine at about $1 per crate for fall and $1 to $1.25 per crate !*or winter apples. There was only a moderate supply of potatoes, which Isold at 75 cents a sack, or from $13 to $15 per ton. Butter was 45 cents a lb. and eggs still fortunately remained at 60 cents per dozen. Fish were about the same as last week. VICTORIA, Oct. 21.���The following have passed the final for the B. C. land surveyors' examination: Messrs. Hugh D, Allan, D. P. Bell- Irving, C. J. Heaney, F. W. Kirkland, C. A. MacDonald, R. B. McKay, G. H. Burnett, L. Affleck, / (Prom The British Columbian.) Senior Provincial Constable Gamon returned this morning from Mission City where he haB been in charge of the man-hunt after Cy McLaughlin, who murdered three people on Niromen Island, October 13. There is a Btrong possibility, in the opinion of Mr. Gamon, that tho hunted man has either died from the wound Indicted by a 4 4-callbre Colt revolver during the shooting affray with O'Neill, who was killed, or that he has committed suicide. Otherwise be thinks the posse of provincial police constables would have i been able to get some trace of the I murderer. Mr. Gamon was fori oil |to return to the local office without I having been rewarded for hls vigilance by finding a single clue that mlirbt lead to the slayer's arrest. I Provincial police from Mission. Yale, North Bond, Port Moody and Vancouver are still keeping a close guard on all the trails and roads by which it would be possible for McLaughlin to make bis escape. I McLaughlin could not possibly have gotten away from the officers as be does not know tho trails or roads loading back Into tho bills. Without this knowledge. It Is pointed out by those who are connected with the Country, McLaughlin could not hive made bis get-away. Until some clue as to the whereabouts of the murderer has lvon found, or in event of his death, tho body discovered, a strict search **ill be maintained, by the provincial police authorities, states Mr. Gamon. Mrs. McLaughlin, the half-breed wife of the murderer, whose grandmother and father were slajin In the affray, does not seem to be seriously concerned in the hunt, and doeB not attempt to conceal her satisfaction that no trace of her husband can be found. The Causes Responsible for Shortage of the Canadian Supply. Professor W. T. MacDonald. the provincial live stock commissioner, in a conversation today confirmed the statement as to the shortage of live stock in the United Kingdom, that has been noted recently in these columns. Leaving out the Argentine nnd Australia, this shortage is apparent, he says, over the whole world, especially in the number of beef cattle, and in this his opinion had been confirmed by Mr. D. O. Lively, the general manager of the Union Stockyards at Portland, with whom he has been talking the question over. The breaking up of the big ranches in the western states of America and in the wstern provinces of Canada. is largely responsible for this deficiency in the meat supply. The stock ls dispersed and then comes the pioneer farmer, who with the virgin soil at his disposal, thinks only for some years of grain crops. In time he will awaken to the necessity of starting the keeping of stock if his land is to be kept in good condition, but meantime a shortage intervenes. Another cause which lt is reasonable to assume bears on this matter Is the enormously increased consumption of meat among classes of people who, at any rate, in Europe, fifty years ago, could not afford it in anything like the quantity which the growing prosperity and cheaper prices bave enabled them to of late years. The laborer in England, for instance, up to the seventies, rarely ate butcher's meat, but made bread and cheese and bacon supply his needs. Since theu, however, he has gradually improved his mode of livlng and now eats meat twice" a day, and takes canned meat out for consumption at his midday meal. Among all classes there has been an increase in the demand for meat, and this, if it does not cause, will at any rate emphasize the shortage in the supply. Already here in the West the price of meat is becoming a serious matter to the households of men dependent on fixed salaries. The working men and the mechanic are paid sufficiently high wages not to feerthe pinch, but it Is being felt with apprehension by thoBe engaged in clerical work, and they are casting about to see how economy may be effected in other directions to ensure the ability to procure this necessary article of food In northern climates. Eventually the equilibrium of supply and demand will no doubt be reestablished by tbe introduction of stock on to the thousands of small farms at present without thorn, but ���hat time has not yet arrived and the situation is sufficiently uncomfortable for the public. DEATH OF H. V. HARRIS. BECKER FOUND GUILTY. Jury Brings in Verdict of Murder in First Degree Against diaries Becker���To Be Appealed. NEW YORK. Oct. 25.���Police Lieutenant Charles Becker was found guilty last night of murder in the first degree by the jury which has i been trying him for instigating the death of Hernan Rosenthal, the gambler. The verdict was pronounc- | ed at 12:02 o'clock this morning. The verdict read: "Murder In the first degree." Becker was remanded for sentence to the Tombs by Justice Goff until October 30. Mrs. Becker, sitting outside the door of the court room, swooned when the verdict was announced. i Becker did not flinch when he I heard the verdict pronounced by I Harold B. Skinner, foreman of the j jury. John F. Mclntyre, Becker's chief | counsel, announced that he would I take an immediate appeal, but beyond this he had nothing to say. PAVILION WIPED OUT. CORVALLIS, Ore., Oct. 24.���The stock judging pavilion of the Oregon Agricultural college is today a mass of ruins, as a result of a fire which completely destroyed the structure The loss ls estimated at between $71)00 and $8000. The origin of tbe fire is not known. WOODWARD'S to SIDNEY, V.I. C. N. R. Rumored to Have Abandoned English Bluff as Ferry Terminal Point. The death occurred at East Langley on Oct. 9, 1912. of Henry Fredrick Harris, aged seventy-three years. He leaves to mourn the loss cf a kind husband and loving father, a widow, four sons and one daughter. Th" late Mr. Harris was born in Somerset. Bristol, coming to Nova Scotia 48 years ago. He was manager in the mines for some years, later cominp to R. C. In '83. He settled In Langley taking up farming. He was an active politician, served as councillor for many years, and also as school trustee. Rev. A. Dunn, an old time friend, attended the funeral service and he was assisted by Rev. Mr. Wilson. A short service was hold from the house, thence to the Methodist church, Sperling whore the service was preached by Rev. A. Dunn. He referred to tho many fine qualities of the old gentleman, who was always ready to lond a helping hand in Ricknoss or distress. The remains were Interred in tho Fort Langley cemetery. Tho pall bearers, who wore old time friends of the deceased, were: John McDonald. New Westminster:: W. Wooley, Vancouver; John Skea. P. Spence and C. Williams. Many beautiful floral tributes were placed on the bipr, showing the respect with which the deceased was held by a large circle of friends and relatives. An announcement was made in Vancouver on Monday, which is of particular interest to Ladner and Delta. The report is to the effect that, with the approval of the provincial government, the Canadian Northern will begin the operation of a car ferry service between Woodward's Slough, which is four miles this aide of Steveston, and Sidney, which is sixteen miles from Victoria. Vanco^er Island. At present English Bluff���stipulated in the original agreement with the government���ls the mainland terminal. This terminal would, therefore, be abandoned If the proposed change is made. At present the Great Northern railroad maintains a car ferry service between New Westminster and Sidney. According to the Vancouver report the C. N. R. bas made a working agreement with the Great Northern to use Sidney as a port of entry through which access to Victoria wlli be obtained by a working agreement with the Victoria and Sidney railroad. It is generally believed that the C. N. lt. made large purchases of land in the vicinity of tho Slouc.ii some time ago In preparation for ibis move. It is also believed thut it is the Intention of tbe company to extend their track through West minster, across the North Arm and thence following the Arm to Woodward's Slough. should this new plan, as briefly summarized, re through, II cannot help being of considerable advantage to i.miner and Delta Municipality, Details of the whole scheme have yet to be officially announced, but If Woodward's Slough is made a terminal point of the C. N R.i is stated, It will, apparently. In the first place, shorten the journey to Victoria. In the second place it should be the moans of accelerating a more direct route to Vancouver from Ladner. by the B. C, E. R., or some other railway line, as It may be assumed that if Woodward's is made a teriflinah there will be no difficulty about a boat running there from Ladner. It ls understood that the new arrangement was negotiated during Sir Donald Maun's recent visit to toria. (HOP CONDITIONS. Department Issues Bulletin Detailing Situation Up Till September 30. OTTAWA. Oct. 16.���A bulletin issued today by the Census and Statistics Office covers the crop conditions in Canada for the month ended September 30 It states that during this month disastrously wet weather continued to prevail over most parts of Canada, especially over the provinces of Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba. At September 30 large areas of grain, both in the East and West, were still either uncut or were exposed to the wet in stook. Much damage has been caused by sprouting and in the Northwest provinces second growth has iu numerous instances cauaed uneven ripening and consequent lowering of grade. Frosts during September in those provinces did some damage but as a rule only late sown crops Including flax, were seriously affected. In parts of Southern Ontario the ground ls so wet that many farmers have abandoned the sowing of fall wheat for next year. The estimates of yield published a month ago could only be regarded as of preliminary value, because In consequence of the bad weather and late season harvesting operations had made so little progress. The new estimates of yield obtained from correspondents at the end of September confirm generally the previous estimates for moat of the areas of grain were still un- harvested, it Is feared that the final estimates, after completion of the threshing, may turn out lower than the figures now given. For spring wheat the estimated production is 188,810,600 bushels as compared with 189,904,500 bushels last year. For fall wheat the estimate is 16,868,700 bushels compared with 26,014,000 bushels 'ast year, the total estimated wheat production being therefore 205,685,- 300 bushels as compared with 215,- 918.500 bushels In 1911, a decrease of 5 per cent. The yield per acre Is 21.08 bushels for all wheat as against 20.77 bushels last year** Oats show a total production of 381,502,000 buBhels compared with 348,585,600 bushels last year, the yield per acre being 41.39 bushels compared with 37.75. Barley is estimated to yield a total of 43,- 895,000 bushels compared with 40,- 631,000 bushels last year, the yield per acre being 31 bushels against 28.94. The total production of rye Is 3,086.600 bushels against 2.- 668,800 bushels in 1911, the yields per acre being respectively 20.75 and 17.51 bushels. Of oats, barley and rye increases a total production as compared with last year represent percentages ot 9, 8 and 15. The estimated production of peas Is 4,- 202,400 bushels, of beans 4,106,800 bushels, of ^buckwheat 10,924,100 bushels, of flaxseed 21,143,400 bushels, of mixed grains 17,940.900 bushels and of corn for husking 14,- 218.400 bushels. The average quality of these crops at harvest time, measured upon a per cent, basis of 100 as representing grain well headed, well tilled, well saved and unaffected to any appreciable extent by frost, rust, smut, etc, is as follows: Spring Wheat 83.70, oats 86.Ol. barley 84.48, rye, 80.82, peas 66.41, beans 68.81, buckwheat 80.87, mixed grains 90.59. tlaxseed 83.86 and corn for husking 71.92 per cent. Of these crops wheat, oats, barley and Max- seed are above, while peas, beans and corn for husking are below tbe n\erase quality for either of the two previous years. Rye is slightly below the average. Flax is well above the quality of both 1911 (75 per cent.) and 1910 (7:! per cent i. Hoo' crops continue to show excellent figures as representing average condition during growth, The highest are potatoes 90.12 per cent., and the lowest corn for fodder i*o.63 i-.t cent., the last named crop has improved by over four points during the mojith. Vic- FORMER PREMIER INJURED. TORONTO. Oct. 24.���While descending the stairs at the Albany I Club on Tuesday. Sir MacKenzie Howell, former Prime Minister of Canada, tripped and foil twelve stops to the landing below. He suffered nn abrasion of* the nose and superficial injuries on the chest. He was enroute to Toronto from the West. His accident Is not serious. m .. .?���: a THE DELTA TIMES STEVESTON NEWS, Accused of Assaulting Woman nt Steveston���Japanese Elopement Furnishes Excitement, STEVESTON, Oct. 23.���A Spaniard, named Manuel Nemo, appeared before Magistrate Falkner at Steveston on Saturday charged with as- raulting Mrs S. Ilassin, and was committed for trial. Mr. Kennedy, of the firm of Kennedy & Mcintosh, acted for the prosecution, on behalf of Richmond municipality, and the accused was represented by Mr. Fleming, manager of the Vancouver cannery, where Nemo was employed. A Japanese elopement has contributed some mild excitement to the otherwise quiet colony at Steveston during the past few days. Late on Saturday or early on Sunday morning Timi'.o Kariya, aged 84, a fisherman, eloped with Mitsu Matsuta, aged 24, the latter having a baby girl with hor. Both parties left lawful spouses behind them. All the canneries at Stevestoar are ] now closed for the season. This week tho Lighthouse or Federation I cannery, tbe lasi to wind-up, were \ employed in clearing operations. j Dm Friday will !><��� played the amateur dramatic farce entitled "Blind Justice," which is to be produced by the steveston Dramatic club for the benefit of tho Anglican churoh, Tbe piece is cleverly written and gives a fine opportunity for the display of local histrionic ability. The Richmond Progressive Association arc giving a social on Oct. 31, Hallowe'en, the Steveston opera house having been engaged for the occasion. There will be a torchlight procession and :i local brass band in attendance, The Central Park Progressive Association and the members of the South Vancouver Citizens' band have also been invited to attend. Steveston nnd district have bad a large Influx of sportsmen this week in quest of the golden pheasant. The birds are said to be more numerous on Lulu Island this season than last year. The new Richmond hotel is virtually completed and will likely be ready for occupation within a few days. Dr. Hepworth's building which has been held up recently on account of the workmen being engaged on the new Richmond hotel, will be proceeded with before the end of this week and the work expedited. For the Orangemen's ball which takes place Nov. 5, Franklin's orchestra has been engaged, and a special late B. C. E. R. car from Steveston to Vancouver will be arranged. At the last meeting of the Stev- aston Orangemen's club It was planned to have a series of lectures and high clas sentertainments to be held during the winter season. Several well known men, including Professor Odium, are being communicated with for the purpose of giving lectures. Another event of the season at Steveston, which appears determined to provide for social entertainments during the coming long winter evenings, is the basket social and dance to be given by the Social club on Nov. 15. B. O. HATCHERIES. Eggs Wore First Taken From Flsh Caught by the Indians for Voo��' Supplies. (From The British Columbian.) Recent reports from the Dominion ana provincial fishery departments Indicate! that the salmon hatcheries :.re unnsnally well stocked with eggs for an ofi year. The extreme vigilance of the officials in both 'itire.i'is has been largely responsible for this ii.crease ln the supply oi sa'mon egg? as compared with four years ar.. Mr 1*. ll. Cunningham, chief inspector ol Dominion fisheries for Britisil Columbia, Kates thai sflawulng operations at Pemberton lake hatchery ceased on Sept. 81, 25,000,00- sockeye eggs having been secured for the establishment. This large collection is attributed to the arrangements made between the uepiu : ments of Indian Affai rs anil Fisheries whereby a special officer was located at Pemberton to supervise the catching of parent, fish when on their way to spawn by Indians who require a large quantity for winter food supply. To obviate such a drain on spawning runs; arrangements were made under which the fish were banded over to the Indians after the eggs had been taken from them. Under the supervision of Mr. John Grant of this city, who was appointed for that purpose, the results show that this duty has been well performed. The butchery at Lakels lake on the Skeena river ls filled to capacity. Two hatcheries, one at Babine lake, and the other at Stuart lake are both full. There are over 16,000,- tllio of sockeye eggs in these two hatcheries alone ut the present time. It Is also worthy of note that in addition to these precautions on the part ef the Dominion and provincial .liberies departments, a large number of salmon reached their natural spawning grounds where they reproduced The fact that 'fishing regulations were well enforced, and the channel from Steveston to the actual rr.OUth of the river kept clear of nets of any kind, no doubt enabled a Lir_rc number of sockeye salmon to reach the spawning grounds that otherwise would have been caught. According to the Statement of Mr. John I' Babcock, inspector of the provincial department of fisheries, the provincial hatcheries are also Well stocked considering the fact that this is an off year. He states that more sockeye salmon have reached their spawning grounds this year than in any other off year for the past ten years. Mr. Babcock declares that this lar^e increase in tbe supply of eggs indicate- that a largo run will come in four years time-, when the salmon batched from this year's eggs return to the spawning grounds. HOCKEY ON THE COST. The Teams to Represent New West-' minster, Victoria and Vancouver, It is stated that with one exception New Westminster will be represented by the same team this season that captured the Paterson Cup and the P.C.H.A. championship last season. McLean is the only player who will be missing from the lineup of the Royals wheu the season sets in early in December. He has not been tendered a contract yet and may decide to remain in. the East. Vancouver may be up against it for players this season unless Lester Patrick succeeds in securing a couple of Eastern players. Pltre may re- clace Lalonde, but it !e doubtful whether Oriffis and Phillips will turn out, although it is just possible the former nay consent to turn out. Harris has been out of the city, but he will probably be on hand for the first practice. Kerr, the former Ottawa player, will fill one of the va- cancies on the team, while Kendall.! tho Ottawa amateur, is also slated for a berth on the local team. Victoria has only a couple of vacancies to fill. Poulin may remain in the East, but Lindsay has been signed and will report next month. The roster of the ('oast clubs follow: Vancouver���Parr, F. Patrick, Grif- lis, Kerr, Harris. New Westminster���Lehman, Johnson, llvland, McDonald, Gardner, Mullen. Victoria���Lindsay, L. Patrick, W. Smaill, Dunderdale, Smith, Rows. Even though a hockey commission is formed and the clubs agree to leave players in other leagues alone, the Coast magnates may have their troubles rounding out their teams. Frank Patrick wants a couple of good men for the Vancouver team, while Victoria is looking for a forward. As the majority of Eastern players are already signed up, it is just possible that some amateurs from the East may be pressed into service. MR MONK ISSUES HIS EXPLANATION Fine Engraving in Sepia of the Borden Cabinet for Readers of the "News-Advertiser" Everyone wants a picture of the members of the Government of Canada. The "News-Advertiser" has had prepared for the exclusive use of its readers in this province a large engraved plate of R. L. Borden and his Ministers. The group is redrawn from the latest photographs of the eighteen Ministers, who compose the advisers of His Royal Highness the Governor-General. It is printed in sepia on heavy board ready for framing, and will b�� of the greatest educational value In the home, the school and the library. The Prime Minister, HON. R. L. BORDEN, occupies a central position, and is shown standing at the head of the Council Table. Seated about him are his colleagues. Dimly in the background the features of Sir John Macdonald look down on bis successors. How to Obtain the Picture raving, of which a limited nui t FREE OF CHARGE This fine engraving, of which a limited number has been prepared, will be sent to new subscribers, or to old subscribers, who renew their subscriptions for one year ($3.00). For out of town subscribers the picture will be tubed and postage prepaid. Non-su-scri'_cT3 may obtain copies on payment of 50 cents. If mailed, ten cents extra for tubing and postage. Applications and remittances (cash must accompany order), must be made to The Circulation Manager ''News-Advertiser," Vancouver, B.C. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, .*)-���>. $ ��� ��� The Repi mm ol cait**************************************t*$*******6*t**: I The Best Yet | 1 NATIONAL DOG BISCUITS J * m���Amm-mm---m-A-m-mmmm-.m--Am~m--Ammm-.mAm.m~���-.--Amm���--��� X * If you have a good dog or a poor one they all get hungry, and can J, always give you to underst-and th.y Are. If your dog could speak, hi *}* would say: X National Dog Biscuits, Pleas*.' 'j* Pold m bulk, cotton ��#cks, and In 25c cartons by dealers. X Try Tbem, They Are Good. -j> National Biscuit & Confection Co., LM. | Tan oon Ter, BjO. -j* Makers mt the Famous HaMs Ohooolatea and National niacelll '* O00MS0M0 *****<+*<****************4ttMt^yy& 72 IS Majority In favor of bylaw, 54. Matsqui Water Bylaw (amended so as to include in Section 9 the right to purchase the assets of the Matsqui Dyking District Water Works Co., Ltd., when the company wishes to sell the same) ��� For Ward Ward Ward Ward 9 10 IR 40 Agst. 77 11 Majority in favor of bylaw, 66. OFFENCE OR DEFENCE? TACOMA, Oct. 24.���Tacoma women are to organize a revolver club. It will be the only organization of Its kind in the country and Is being formed under the supervision of Miss Anna Ilansson, who holds the world's record of 48 out of a possible 50 for women on a 25 yard range. Automobiles McLAUCMLIN AUTOMOBILES AND CARRIAGES Carriages, Wagons and Farm Implements ef all classes and descriptions. Horseshoeing and General Blacksmith Wark. Repairs of all descriptions on Automobiles, Carriages and General Machinery. Ladner Carriage aid Aatmbjlc Works a T. BAKER, Proprietor I SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1012. THJ-i DELTA TIMES lyWb***************<">*&>*<'^ A j ...LOCAL ITEMS... I Vlr Joseph Harris, of Crescent Island, is away on his annual hunting trip. _____ But you can do better at Mc- Killops. Mr. F. J. MacKenzie, M.P.P., attended the Conservative convention at RevelBtoke this week. Mrs. W. E. Curtis and her son, Mr. E. J. Curtis, spent the week end in Ladner. Miss Ivy Blunden spent the week end at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Blunden, Ladner. Mrs. Joseph Burr and Miss Mabel Burr, of Crescent iBland, have returned from their visit to Canyon View, North Vancouver. Mr. Wm. Hicks, of Hicks & Lo- vlck, Vancouver, was in Ladner this week on business connected with his firm. There are now remaining a few tickets for the raffle of tho piano organ at the office of the Ladner Investment Corporation. Monday, October 28, being a public holiday, the Ladner post office will remain open only for half an hour after the arrival of the mails. But you can do better at Mc- Klllops. ** Sportsmen are finding out that in the Delta they cannot tramp over tanners' lands In quest of pheasants without first obtaining permlss/on. ^^^^^^^^^^^ *****>* Mr. H. A. MacDonald visited Vancouver Monday on business. Mr. J. D. Taylor, M.P., attended the Conservative convention at Revelstoke this week. But you can do better at Mc- Klllops. ��* On Wednesday, the stork presented Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Fisher, Ladner, with a son. Mr. E. F. Douglas returned on Wednesday from hls second trip to Ladysmlth and Nanaimo. THE DELTA TIMES CONDENSED ADVERTISEMENTS) Por Sate, For Exchange. \"'anteo to Purchase, To Lot, Log" Found, Work Wanted, Situations Vacant, 1 cont per word. Minimum, 23 cents for any one atlvt. These rates tor < afh with order. All Want Ads. must be in by 2 p.m. on Thursday. H ���? .-j ' i ' >������ '.:��� If ��� ed as ***��������� n.cl a TO RENT���To lease for 3 or 5 years, a farm comprising 16 0 acres of good Delta land. Apply W. J. Frederick, Box 1393, Ladner. LOST���In a Chinese laundry, opposite G. T. Baker, Ladner, a four- cornered centrepiece with linen centre, white crochet lace border. Owner values same as a keepsake. Please return to Mrs. C. Helnze, Ladner. ' Mr. W. J. Lanning, who has been away on a hunting and fishing trip In the Llllooet district, Is expected to return to Ladner on Saturday. Mr. H. N. Rich will be probably spending a few days about the end of tills week at Victoria and Vancouver Island. But you can do better at Mc- Killops. ����� F. Cullls, of Westham street, Ladner, Is still giving away, while they last, the corn cob pipes to purchasers of the "Leather Label Over-haulB." Next Sunday morning, October 27, the services at St. Andrew's will be of a thanksgiving character, and Rev. J. J.^Hastie will preach. Mr. W. J. Frederick, Ladner, is advertising his fa.'ta, comprising 160 acres, for a three or five years' lease, In this week's Delta Times. Mr. A. Campbell Hope and Miss Hope paid a visit to Ladner on Wednesday. Mr. Hope is the architect of tho new municipal building at Ladner. Mr. J. P. Hampton Bole, barrister, of New Westminster, was in Ladner this week. He appeared as counsel for the prosecution in the Hindu iase last Friday. Dr. A. A. King went up to Van- . ouver on Wednesday and Thursday to attend' among other business the McCluskey-Brown caBe, which, however, has been postponed until Tuesday. A court of revision of the voters' list for the Delta district Is announced to be held on November IS, at the court house, New Westminster. Mr. S. A. Fletcher Is the registrar for Delta district. Your orders by Phone (37) will have the same attention as If you picked the goods yourself from Mc- Killops. ** At the sale which Mr. H. N. Rich conducted, last week, of Mr. Robert McKee's stock, the cattle sold well but the horses went slow. It Is understood that Mr. MceKe has left I.adner en route for Europe. The dance given last Friday by the ladies of Ladner to the lacrosse boys and their friends, was a great suc- i ess. Notwithstanding the unpro- liiiious weather the hall was crowded. Mr. T. E. Ladner is planning a trip to the Bunny land of California and will probably be away until about December 1. FOR SALE. FOR SALE'���Eighty acres'' of first- class Delta land, with waterfront. Phone communication and city water; wharf on premises. Apply Box 62, Ladner, B. C. WANTED���Painting, tinting and decorating. Apply Walden & Purkey, this office. arnes* &\ siness in Westham Sneer, Ladner, least of the Ladn**:r tlote!) with a compl te stock o! Harness Fittings Being an experienced Harness- M-iker,V.Taylor can guarantee absolute satisfaction in all goods and woik, and hopes to be favored with the patronage of Ladner and District. ��� Thanksgiving services will be held at Crescent Island in the Baptist church on Sunday, when Rev. C. R. Blunden will conduct the services and preach. Mr. O. Murphy, manager of the McLelan Sawmills, Ladner, who has been away east during the past few weeks, has returned to the capital of the Delta. Your orders by Phone (37) will have the same attention as if you picked the goods yourself from Mc- Klllops. ������ Mr. Granville, of Granville Bros., Vancouver, will be In Ladner on October 30, the day before the masquerade ball, with samples of fancy dresses, suits and masks, which he will supply for the evening on hiring conditions. Mr. A. York, of the Delta Meat Market, Ladner, and Messrs. Smith Brothers, butchers, Ladner, announce that on and after November they intend closing their shops at six o'clock every evening, except Saturday night, during the winter months. Rev. C. R. Blunden was the speaker at the annual rally of the New Westminster local Union of Christian Endeavor, held In the Y. M. C. A, building on Monday evening. The poet says that In the spring| But y��u can do better at Moths thoughts of young men lightly Killops ** 'urn to love, but In the winter every I. ,.,*,.'- .1,-. .���!.*��� --- 1-H���-1.. ..I---.-. "idy's thoughts are largely directed o keeping warm. In this latter con- lectlon, Gumey's beating stoves are elebrated all over Canada, and are old by Clement & Lambert, Lad- The wedding took place on Wed October 16th. at Kamloops, ""ts In their possession ... ... - _. (Ill ..Mil �����* cn_t_ r��e *!0 nesday, .���,___. ,������.. _._ .._...._..,. by special license, of Mr. George Mc Harg, of Ladner, to Miss Christina Davie, daughter of Mr. T. C. Davi>, "i Alberta, and sister of Mr. A. Davie, of I.adner. Rev. Mr. Correy officiat- nl and Mr. and Mrs. McIIarg left Wednesday evening for Calgary. Mr. McHarg has accepted the position of manager of John A. Turner's Block farm, Bolgreggan, Calgary, where the wedded couple will in future reside. A certain gentlemen In Ladner stated that in order to set an example of moderation he shot on October 1". the opening day, only two pheasants, the limits being Blx. Another sportsman said he also had been snlxoui to be a shining exemplar and had kept well within the limit, for he had been out all day and ���hot "nary a bird." In addition to the cases of trespassing reported In another part of this week's Issue, Wm Harper, ot Vancouver, was 1'ned SI2 and ��5.25 costs by Magistrate McKee at Ladner on Thursday. Isaac Williams and Peter Jacob, two Indian lads, wore lso charged with having hen pheas- and fined $10 and $2 costs or 30 days ln jail The fines were paid. The Ladner Investment nnd Trust Corporation have secured the exolu- ve rights for the sale of the Wm. H, Ladner estate for a certain period. Inasmuch as Vancouver, New Westminster and other financiers have ceen casting longing eycB on this valuable Monday being Thanksgiving day, the B.C.E.R. are offering excursion rates on their Eraser Valley branches of a fare and a third return. These reduced fares will operate from Friday, October 25 until Monday, October 28, good for return until Tuesday. Trains on the Fraser Valley branch will leave Columbia street, New Westminster, at 0.30 a.m., 12 noon and 6 p.m., and the Huntingdon local at 4.05 p.m. An important sale of pure r breeding stock at the Colony Farm Coquitlam, is advertised ln this week's Delta Times. The sale takes place on Tuesday, November 12th at 1.30 p.m. This Is an exceptional opportunity for farmers to secure pure-bred Holstein Feslan cattle and Clydesdale and Hackney horses of the highest class strains, at their own prices and near at hand. Next Thursday, October 31, which ..__ _..._ _���__ __ . , Is llallow'een. is also the day of the estate for the past two yearsj i.o.O.F. masquerade ball at McNeely - greatly to the credit of this local j Hall, Ladner. it is a red letter day in the social life of Delta. In many enterprising firm that they have ob- 1 allied this listing. Already it is stated thnt one syndicate has made ��n offer to this Ladner corporation, but for certain reasons they are holding back the closing of the deal. The members of All Saints' choir were entertained by the choirmaster, Mr. Bernard H. Weare, to an animated cake party, on Tuesday evening, when there were 24 members present. The competition was keen and most interesting, the representation ��f various cakes showing considerable Ingenuity on the part of the 'ontostants. The prizes were won by Miss M. Wilson and Mr. E. How- ;>r'l- During the evening games, music and singing were Indulged in, the party breaking np in the small hours of the morning. One gentleman declnres the whole affair was Particularly enjoyable." Countries besides Canada, Hallowe'en ls devoted to merry-making, with playful ceremonies and charms to discover future husbands or wives. ��� Whether such interesting measures I are ever taken on Hallowe'en in this part of the Dominion In those latter days Is, as Kipling says, "another story," known only to the happy vie tims. At any rate, it is known that at Ladner on Thursday, prizes are to be given to the most elegantly dressed lady and gentleman as well as to those who can disguise themselves In the most ludicrous or extraordinary manner. BRONSON-ENGLISH SCRAP. INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 24.���Ray Bronson and Clarence English are matched to box eight rounds in St. Louis on Oct. 29. SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS. Coal mining rights of the Dominion, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, -.he Northwest Territories and In a lortion of the Province of British Cuiu.nbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annial rental of 11 an acie. Not more than 2.580 acres will be leased to one applicant. Application foi a lease must be made by the applicant in person to th* Agent or Sub-Agent ot the district in which the rights applied for _.re situated. In survejed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal subdivisions cf sections, and in unsur- veytd territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded If tha rights applied for are not available but not otherwise. A royalty ->hal! be paid on the merchantable output of the mme at ths rate of five cents per ton. Tha person operating tbe mln6 shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should bt furnished at least once a year. The lease will inch de ths coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purc.iase whatever available surface rights ma/ be considered necessary for the woraing of th* mine at the rata of $10.00 an acre. 'For full Information application shouli be made to the Secretary of the Department of th* Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.���Unauthorised publication of this advertisement will not bs paid for. FALL AND WINTER SCHEDULE Beginning September 1. LADNER and WESFiiAM ISLAND Via Steveston and S.S. "NEW DELTA" i To Vancouver and New Westminster. Week Days. * j Leaves Ladner���8:30 a.m. and 3:30 i p.m. Leaves Steveston on arrival of car i leaving Granville street, Vancouver, station at 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. New Westminster passengers will take car leaving at 8:00 a.m. I and 3:00 p.m. for Eburne car, to connect with the boat. Successor to Delta Mercantile Co. We invite you to visit our store and examine our new stock of shoes. We have added a complete line of Ladies', Misses', Men's and Children's Shoes. We know the prices are right, as well as the quality. Don't forget the maxim, "You can do better atMcKillop's" Phone 37 Ladner, B. C. AT THE HOTELS. Delta Hotel. J. J. McKay, Vancouver. T. J. Elder, Clearbrook, Wis. Wm. Townsley, Vancouver. J. E. Jackson, Vancouver. B. B. Chapman, Vancouver. Thos. J. Ogle, Vancouver. P. W. Taylor. Vancouver. D. Burton, Vancouver. W. J. Pollard, Nanaimo. J. P. Hampton Bole, New Westminster, T. P, Rlcketts, Vancouver. H. W. Gowday, Victoria. Geo. J. Gilpin, Vancouver. A. W. Jordan, Vancouver. T. W, Wiscoat, Vancouver. F. H. Smith, Vancouver. Geo. O. Brodie, Vancouver. J. R. Sigmore, Fort George. F. A. Townsend, Vancouver. Fred Barclay, Vancouver. M. A. Campbell, Vancouver island. H. M. McLeod, Victoria. R. W. Harris, Ottawa. H. A. Ferguson, Vancouver. H. A. MeConib, Vancouver. Frank W. Bixby, Bellingham. J. J. Falkner, Ferndale. G. A. Bremner, Bellingham. C. B. Legor, Forndale. A. S. Taylor, Vancouver. Geo. Monk, New Westminster. W. E. Taylor, Vancouver. H. A. Parks, Winnipeg. J. Atkinson, Vancouver. A. J. Lormor. Vancouver. R. H. Burnett, Vancouver. R. G. Davis, Chicago. f X X ? J: x t X X X X X X X X X x X X X t 1 X X f f X t X t f X X I The I. O. O. F. will hold their Annual 1 Masquerade Ball in McNeely Hall, Ladner -ON- Thursday, Oct. 31st Prizes (4) will be given for The Best Dress or Suit (Ladies) Thn R���* *M" The Most Comical (Ladies) Music by Franklin's Orchestra The Best Dress or Suit (Gents) The Most Comical (Gents) Committee J. A. Williamson R. Wilson C. H. Arthur H. A. MacDonald Ladner Hotel. E. Hubbard, New Westminster. A. Kirk, New Westminster. J. R. Vant, Vancouver. A. P. Reid, Toronto. Robt. Merry, New Westminster. W. Peel, Victoria. E. Milne, Vancouver. G. Simons, New Westminster. S. Franklin, Vancouver. W. Day, New Westminster. M. F. Gurmondc, Everett. E>. E. Davies, Vancouver. W. Bealey, New Westminster. H. Jeffrey, New Westminster. Edward Siddall, Ladner. C. N. Choate, Woodstock, Ont. J. O. Perry, Victoria. W. J. Young, Vancouver. SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 24.-*- Mellnda Kroland, 64 years old, and George Llnsey, a vetetan of the ciril war, who has passed his 74th year, were married at the "King county court house Tuesday after a courtship of several years. I ���I* I _A EVERYBODY WELCOME Admission $1.00 Spectators 50c ^^^^^���������HfH^.HH^->*>*��t*H-H^*? X PUBLIC NOTICE. Please take notice that the undersigned butcher shops will be closed after November 1st, at six o'clock I every evening except Saturday nights, I for the winter months. A. N. YORK. DELTA MEAT MARKET. I.adner. SMITH BROS., Ladner. HAULTA1N SLATED. OTTAWA, Oct. 24.���It is understood here that the elevation of Mr. F. W. G. Haultaln to the chief justiceship of Saskatchewan has been practically decided upon by the government and that the necessary or- der-in-council will bo passed in the course of a day or two. Tho appointment will necessitate the selection of a new leader of the Conservative opposition in Saskatchewan. Mineral and Soda Waters J. HENLEY New Waat-uastar, B. C. MmMntmctmtme ml ���OKA WAT.IK, ���IWOBR AJM ���-*<_ all kl-UU ot ������0MM_��m DRINKS Taw PatfOMC* Sol-atad GURNEY'S HEATING STOVES For Coal or Wood Handsome design. Full nickel trimmings, with ash pan and non- clinkcr grate, Prices $8.50, $9.00, $10.00, $11.00, $13.50, $14.00. Wood Heaters $2.25 up to $15.00 COME IN AND SEE THEM CLEMENT & LAMBERT LADNER ...... B.C ���l %������;���! u ft % . ,'jd�� *l THE DEiLTA TIMES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, M>13> THE DISMISSAL OF A MATE. Samson Enquiry Opens���Mr. Bayfield on Stand���Chnrgc of Incompetence. c From the British Columbian.) On Friday the Commissioner, lion. W. Norman Bole, K.C., investigating circumstances in connection with the dismissal or Mate Bojd from the anagboat 'oam3on, heard the testimony of the first witness Mr. Ray field, ol Vancouver, superinten- *d��_n1 of dredges, the official who conducted an investigation of the charges made; against Mr. Boyd by Capt.. Young. Sapt. Bayfield maintains that he ���did not. discharge Mr. Boyd at all, but after a conference participated in by himself, Capt. Young and Mr. Boyd on August 10, on tha Samson, he concluded that under the circumstances it would be in the interest of his department to transfer Mr. Boyd to the command of a tug boat, ���which h* stated he hacr ordered into effect but which change Mr. Hovel had refused to accept. The charges against the mate as revealed in correspondence offered In evidence between Capt. Young and Supt. Bayfield, were that lie was incompetent for the reason that he could nol lake a turn at the wheel and thai he was of no assistance io Mr. Turner in surveying. These charges witness admitted had not teen gone Into by aimself, and ha tlic' nol know whether or not thoy wc re co: ret t, bul be gtated thai he had come to his decision to transfer Boyd because ol Impertinent remarks Which Male* lloyd had made to Capl. Young in his presence, which he thought under ordinary circumstances were sufficient grounds for discharging a man. Mr. Bayfield went further and admitted that he had stated to Mr. Bovd that owing to the circuni- ���staJiceB (referring to the fact that Mr. Boyd had informed against ���Capt. Young) it would not be possible for him to remain on the ship, but he maintained that this fact did not inlluence him in the least in the disposition of the case of Mr, Boyd. Mr. J .D. Taylor, M.P., who questioned the witness, through His Honor the Commissioner, made it plain during the course of his cross- examination that he was attempting to determine if it was true that the reasons .'lBcribed for the dismissal of Mate Boyd were "faked" and that the real cause was that he had informed against Capt. Youvig. After it had been proven that Superintendent Bayfield had no proof of Mr. Boyd's incompetency, he reiterated his statement tbat he bad taken the action he did because of Mr. Boyd's impertinence to Capt. Young. His Honor then asked him W lt were not true that the charge against the ��� man was Incompetence, instead ot lack of discpline, arid he admitted tbat it was. The letters which he offered in evidence showed that Mate Boyd had not accepted the command of the tug boat, stating that he could not do so under the conditions Imposed. Following that, it seems that Mr. Boyd was ordered ashore from thc Samson, although Mr. Bayfield testified that bo know nothing of this. Mr. Taylor asked the witness If he fcu.ew tho nature of the report which Mr. Boyd had made to him- aeU. Air.. BayNeld replied that he did not fcnow but he believed that he accused Capt. Young of looting stores of the vessel. Mr. Taylor then usked him if he thought that it was a proper time to dismiss a man who waa before his department at that time with the charge. Mr. Bayfield stated that lie had heard that Mr. ���Wilson's report was to the effect that lie had exonerated Capt. Young. He did not know whore he had got the Information. Mr. Taylor: "Would you be surprised to know that ('apt. Young -ie* ������-',' been entirely exonerated?" The Witness said that he would be surprised. Mr. Taylor: "Did you not discuss with Capt. Murdock or Mr. William YotRnj; of Ottawa, and. receive advice from his regarding this matter?" "Witness stated that although his memory was not bad he did not remember any discussion of this Character. Mr .Taylor brought out the point tbat until Aug. 5 Mr. Hoyd had been working tor IE months as mate of the boat nnd that up to that time Capl. Young or Superintendent Bay- Held bad known no reason for dls- *char;;ing him. In the afternoon on resuming the hearing the only testimony that was drawn from .Mr. Bayfield was In te- ���gnrci lo the conversation In the :*ai'- tain'x room, when Mr. Bayfield came ���hoard to tnke up tha charges which Ir'd I-"." made against Mate Boyci. Mr. Taylor, M.P,, who previously rjuesliuncd this witness pointed out| "���"iii tl"* evidence given by Mr. Ujay- Beld relating to this conversation Hhowi-d how one word had led to another, finally resulting in the charge of Impertinence which Mr. Bayfield said was sufficient In itself to discharge Mate Hoyd. Ci*pl. Young, under oath, stated thai Mr. Hoyd had been a moat Incompetent man, bul when pressed Tor specific charges he usually answered, "Oh well, I can't remember m).'. of the little d"tn'ls," or words to thai effect each time he was questioned. Once Capt. Young stale! Shat Mate Boyd, because of bis bad ght, when he did not have bis Rlawses with him, nearly ran directly i F;*-Ii nets, und thai were it not the fael thai he rushed on decs atvi toolj charge of the wheel the net would probably have neen destroyed. * Do you know of any time that he ���.,';. did run into a net?" Mr. Tn-.: n asked. Witness answared no; thai he had always got there !���* time to i r.vent him. "While you were at tbe wheel did >*f>'i ever run into a net?" was then -ask oi. him. ������Hundreds of them," he replied r-ub-Viy, "you can't help it," he; sutrtwl. Capl. Young testified that Mr. Boyd had been promoted by himseii from deckhand to mate, in which capacity he had served about thirteen months. However, shortly after ho had been made mate he hud dis covered that Mr. Boyd was not a suitable officer. Mr. Boyd Loolr no interest in the work. "Mr. Boyd, you must take a deeper Interest in the work," he had told him. The mate's reply was always that he was just staying there until he cou'd get \ better job. The numerous charges that were made against Capt. Young were then read to him and he was asked in each instance if that specific matter had ever been brought to his attention and bo answered no, except ln the case of a shortage of pat.".. which bad been borrowed from an other government department, and ho said that this was a common occurrence. On being questioned by Mr. Taylor, Capt. Young stated that he had first heard who had made the charges against him when Mr. Wilson, who made the investigation, pointed out Mr. Doyrt and said that there was the man who made them. Dp to this time, he stated, he had never made a charge against him to Mr. Bayfield for incompetence or anything else. Upon being further questioned ('apt. Young stated that he regarded a man who would go above himself and tin' next superior officer���meaning Mr. Bayfield���to make snen charges as Mr. Boyd had. as a aang- e :'ous man and that this was sufficient cause for him to be discharge 1. He replied, on being queried, that he knew of nothing in the regulations that did not permit him to do as he- had clone. Mr. Taylor then asked him, if, in his judgment, it would be a proper thing for one who has charges to make against a superior officer to go that officer to tell him about the charges. Capt. Young did not answer the question. On a question by Mr. Taylor, Cape. Young said that to the best of his ability he did not remember going Into Vancouver and talking over the Boyd case with Mr. Bayfield. "I? you went there specifically for the purpose of talking over this matter and engaged in a long conversation regarding it, don't you think you would remember?" witness was asked. Again he said he could not remember such a conversation. Mr. Taylor then asked him if he would not be surprised if he brou<*i <"��� ness who happened to be In the office when this conversation t.._ place and who had heard it all. Ca.ii. Young reiterated that it might have occurred, but that he could not recall it. WE ARE THE AGENTS" Westham Street CULLIS Ladner, B. C WASHIhcrTQN STATE SEATTLE, Oct. 24.���Continued car shortage, while causing much embarrassment to lumbermen, comes at an opportune time, If it must come, as stated by dealers Tuesday In summing up the present lumber movement, since it is between seasons and the stringency can be better borne at this time than at any other. The shortage is more pronounced on Canadian lines than any other, lt was stated, although there has been difficulty in securing prompt filling of car orders on American transcontinental lines. Co-operating under any other conditions than a general pressure for cars, the big lines could send reinforcements. The demand for traffic of both crops and lumber, however, has compelled each line to look out for itself. Iri-igntlon by Wells. WHITE BLUFFS, Oct. 24.���The close of the irrigation season in the valley of the White Bluffs country has again demonstrated the practicability of irrigating from wells, and as a result several new wells are being sun!;. Water is struck at from thirteen to thirty-five feet, with immense flows, sufficient to sunn'v large centrifugal pumps run at high speed. Teach Farming. BELLINGHAM, Oct. 24.���The schools of Whatcom County are teaching a most advanced and practical course in agriculture In the opinion of County Superintendent Delia L, Keeler, who has recently inspected the work being done along this line in several of the rural schools. Miss Keeler reports that the Interest taken In the work by the teachers and pupils and the character of tho work done' Is such as to make tho course most practical and useful. I.i-iliting Plant Hondo. SEATTLE, Oct. 24.���The city utilities committee of the Cilv Council yesterday recommended for passage an ordinance providing for submitting the question of a bond issue of $4 25,000 to the voters at the general election next March, the fund to be used for Installing a steam auxiliary plant at the south end of Lake Union to aid the lighting department. \*****K'*&M*************.l��Q***^^^ elta Hotel j J J. JOHNSTON, Proprietor | Ladner, B. C. Phone 2 X All Modern Conveniences, Newly Furnished, Well Heated, Sam- % pie Room. 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