I Volume 7 PROPOSED FERRY SERVICE I Delta M��.v Have Direct Cominunica< tion With Vancouver���Ferry Service Suggested. DELTA TIMES LADNIB, B. C. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1912. $1.00 A YEAR. It is quite possible that Ladner Will soon be connected directly with the markets of New Westminster and Vancouver by a thoroughly efficient j transportation service. Through this Leans, Mr. C, B. Tisdall, M.P.P., In the interests of the Vancouver people j hopes to reduce the present high cost f living through eliminating the ne- essity of Importing truck garden products from Washington and Cali- jfornia. This transportation line will (also prove a very valuable outlet for I ii,,. |u,HOO acres of rich farming land in ihe Delta. The plan, although It Is not as Iyet matured, is the operation of an adequate ferry service between Wood- I \minIs Landing and Ladner. At one time the scheme of constructing a [bridge between these two points was much mooted here, but lt is considered too large and too expensive an undertaking to be assumed until the settlement of the Delta warrants it. Such a bridge it ls estimated would cost in the neighborhood of two mll- j Hon dollars, as the foundation would Ibe extremely difficult to establish in j such a deep river. The ferry service would also meet lall present needs if operated properly, 1=0 that the government would scarcely [eel justified in making the expenditure under the present conditions. About a year ago at an initial outlay of $10,000 the government estab- ihed a ferry service at Mission be- itween that point and Matsqui, a distance of 35 miles. This service has Iproven liishly satisfactory and, from I a view point of the colonization, that district has almost paid for itself. | A similar service to the Mission-Mats- i|iii ferry is advocated by Mr. Tisdall, although the ferry In question wouln :i, essarily be much larger to handle Ithe trade between Ladner, represent- [ing the Delta, and the cities nn the [peninsula. It can be readily dis- tcerned, however, that the cost of Jsiili a service would be trifling in- Ideed compared to the construction of |a bridge. *nn It has also been proposed that a ���pier of piling be constructed beyond the sand bank, which at present hklrls the Ladner waterfront a short Idistanre out. Prom the end of this [pier to Woodward's Landing would probably be less thiyi half a mile, [���which would Insure a splendid Ber- GUILD SALE A SUCCESS Brisk Business Was Done by Ladies of All Saint's���The Evening Entertainment. of The "All Saints" Guild sale work which was held last Friday was a great success, the proceeds amounting to over $190. A brisk business was done during the afternoon and early evening by the stall holders, who were arranged as follows: Fandy. Mrs. Rich, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. McRae; competition, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Haves and Miss Mason; fish pond, Misses Field and Gifford; candy, Mrs. Douglas and Miss Wilson. During ,the afternoon, tea and refreshments were served to the large crowd which assembled. In the evening a splendid a-setn- blage listened with evident appreciation to the rendering of the "Pear- let Mysteries." which Incorporated Mutt and Jeff. Judging from the hearty and spontaneous applause which greeted each offering in this number it met with the hearty appreciation of the audience. The companv consisted of "Signoro Mys- tero." Mr. C. D. Lambert; "Corners" Mutt and Jeff, Mr. B. H. Weare and Mr. E. Howard; "Sides," Mrs. Lambert and Misses Garwood. Heathfox ������"d Plewis. Messrs. Victor Taylor, H. Howard and B. Howard. Pianist. Mr. Alex. Howard. The comic sketch "Mixed Pickles" was especially well rendered and aroused the mirth of the audience to some degree. The caste com- nrised the following artists: "Mr. Grumpy." Mr. C. D Lambert: "Miss nrumny." Miss W. Garwood: "Lucy," Mr. B." H. Weare; "Mr. Golightly," Mr. E. Howard. The lengthv programme also constituted a large selection of voca' music, which was well rendered and well received. "Let Hpr Drown." Mr. B. H. Weave: "Dreamland." M1*"* Heathfox; "Let's AH Go Down thp Strand." Mr. B. Howard FAVOR A STEAM FERRY Board of Trade Members Addressed by Mr. Tisdall, M.P.P., on Project- Approval General to get the ferry assurance of Mr now. He had the Carter Artists Display Good Form in Friendly Bouts���Lots of Entertainment. A very successful boxing tournament was held in the spacious reading room of the Ladner Hotel last Monday evening. Some of the promising talent of the Delta assembled there and made the evening one or interest to the spectators who had gathered. A ring was formed in tn�� middle of the floor and the chain- Delta ranchers and business men tiresent that such a project would have his hearty support a3 well as that, of the members for Richmond and Delta, and that he ?*'*. the government would support the project If at all feasible. Mr, Tisdall was aceomnaiiicl 'iy ; be joined to Vancouver by a direct Road Superintendents McBride, of' means of communication. The lat- Richmond, and Sprott, of New West-, ter city furnishes a cash marlset for minster, and Assistant Gi/eminent lall the farmers produce. Hero we Engineer G. P. Napier, of Victoria, are sendine down to the Sound ren- who also gave their vi^ws on the question, that of Mr. MeBrid. being distinctly in its favor as far as the advantage in improving traf''e facilities went. Mr. Napier, while guardedly expressing himself, indicated that this was the era of the auto truck, and appeared to be impressed with the necessity of providing a direct means for reaching Vancouver with the produce of Delta farms. The remarks of these gentlemen brought forth many expressions of opinion from the members of the Hjard of Trade. All were in favor River | ci improving the means of transpor inch plank for heavy auto traffic, were arranged so that all could si**- There was no doubt about the motor | the different matches. The feature of the evening's sport, which constituted some six or seven different bouts, was the first one of the programme, between Mathews or New Westminster and Rassall. Enthusiasm rose when these two scientific boxers of the 160 pound class met and gave a splendid exhibition of the art of boxing. The other bouts were also good, although being friendly bouts the referee withheld his decisions. Fenton and Beasley met in the 145 pound class, Gnot and Brown in the 175 pound. Smith anrt Fredericks in the 140 pound, Slater and Fenton in the 125 pound and Slater and Calvert in the 100 pound class. In each case the bouts went for two and three rounds, and a large variety of style was displayed by tne galaxy of Delta star boxers. During the evening, Mr. H. Beas COUNCIL OF WOMEN Final Organization of Local Women's Council Postponed Until January. they could get a sum placed in the next provincial estimates for a steam ferry. "f think the time has come," said the energetic member for Vancouver, "when Ladner and Delta with Its rich agricultural resources should Shannon." Miss K. Plewis; "Months and Months." Mr. E. Howard: "Good- Bve." Miss W. Garwood* "The Bassoon," Mr. H. Howard: "Mr. Moon." C. O. Lambert; "Sllverv Moon," Mr. Victor Taylor, and a closing chorus "Good Night" was rendered by the artists present at the close of the programme. During the interval ���_ the programme, Mr. B. Howard and Geo. Matthews rendered "Many the Wreck Below" in a manner whfh the audience appreciated very much. The champion club swinger of Alberta, who was fortunately present. gave a splendid exhibition of the art. which was a treat to the people, and will be cherished among the m-iny tat ion ln order that the products of Delta might reach the Vancouver irarket more quickly. Son**? Eist Delta ranchers and Councillor Patterson rather objected to the criticism levelled at the freight service on the Port Guichon line of the Great Northern. But the meeting was unanimous In supporting a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Tisdall and his associates, a motion being moved by Mr. John McKee and seconded by Mr. E. Hutcherson, both of whom expressed in general terras their sympathy with the undertaking. Vice-President S. W. Fisher presided, and to his able handling of the meeting, much credit must be given. He called upon the right tres for farm produce when lt is grown right at our doors. It Is a crying shame, and I shall do what I can to assist this nroject through." Favorable Opinions. Reeve Benson, being called upon bv Chairman Fisher for an expression of opinion, said that a ferry was the besc scheme they could advocate at the present time. The sand bar onnosite I.adner could be nlled, and much of the land was higher than the prairie. If by the ferry, the B.C. Electric Railway and Vancouver could be shown the advantages of the Delta. th��n in a sh.rt time thev would extend their line over the river. There was no chance to de- velon a satisfactorv milk trade with Vancouver until they had a seven- day service. Mr. E. Hutcherson said that the milk business was a seven day industry. It had been dropping he- hind in this section of the Valley owing to the competition of the Sound. The ferry scheme was one they could carry through. He suggested also that Delta should apply for a tramline charter; that might helo to hasten better transportation facilities. Dr. A. A, King referred to the advantages of a seven-day service and the help it would afford In bring- After a short session on Wednesday afternoon the Women's Council adjourned until the early portion of January when it Is hoped that they will be enabled to have some of tho Vancouver women present to complete the organization of the local council. Much as the ladies would have liked to have a meeting before January it was the concensus of opinion of those present that it would be Impracticable to call a meeting until the Christmas season Is past. The proposed organization will bo affiliated with the world-wide Women's Council movement and will carry out a work along the channels in which that organization is now operating. This work comprises educational, industrial, social and philanthropical efforts but is In no way to be associated with the suffragette movement. Every church aid society or auxiliary are entitled to a representation of four on the executive committee of the local council. A SOCIAL DANCE. The fortnightly Wednesday evening social dance which is given by a number of the younger members of tha community was held in McNeely Hall last Wednesday evening. A splendid lev provided some musical selections I social time was spent, by the young which aided materially in making the People, who gathered for the func- event a success. REPORT ON COMMISSION. Boned of Trade Committee Report on Rulings Regarding G. N. R. Service. tion, and everybody enjoyed themselves thoroughly. During the evening the orchestral portion of the programme was provided by several of the local artists, nearly everyone who could manage the piano, at some time supplying for a dance. After the affair as usual the party, which was over fifty strong, adjourned to the At the Board of Trade meetiiiR Delta Hotel, where a late supper was on Monday, Messrs. A. Davie, W. A. served. These dances will be con- Kirkland and L. W. Embree reported tlnued throughout the winter months, on what had been secured from the NEARLY ROBBED. Railway Commission with reference to improving G.N.R. train service on the Port Guichon line. Within fif- Mr. Robert Montgomery and his teen days a new train schedule would sister. Miss Agnes Montgomery, were '" rsSThat^th'ere^l^at preset i remembrances""of" this'^fair. He j men^at the right moment jo *pr��n j tag summer'residents'to Boundary was accompanied in un good wharf at Woodward's, which with the addition of a landing apron 'or the ferry, would prove suitable for all present requirements. Mr. Tisdall, when interviewed, stated that broadly speaking he thought that a half-hourly service 'or the round trip would be quite reasonable, The ferry, If built, will accommodation for wagons and automobiles, as It ls thought that In the event, of such a service beinir established that, motorists would come across this way when travelling tn \ew Westminster. It would also I'teatlv enhance the value of Boun- darv Pay as a summer resort. Transportation has been the outstanding drawback to this resort which for year�� has been conceded by many cf the camners as the best summer re ir| available here. At the, present time the Grent Northern are operating a service six flays in the week to Ladner. but the farmers find It well night impossible to get their milk to town on the seventh day. A grent deal of dis- satisfaction has been rife among the shippers, too. in thnt verv often ner- lnhable roods eo astrav and are In a ihorl time ruined. For these rcn- Bon i the ferry service would prove a hnnn io the Del'a munlclpnlltv and would undoubtedly act as one of the Inri'Mt stimulants tn Intensified farmlna which hns yet been cxperl- 11 ������<] here. n'i Wednesday afternoon, neenm- ��� '1 bv Peeve Benson, Engineer 'i* and Mr Snrott went along dvke nnd found thnt the most '' line place tn construct the nro- 1 tiler would he nt a nolnt about Mtarter of a mile east of the "t landing ctnee nt Ladner. Al- ch Mr. Tlsdnll sugireated thnt ferry service be conducted to r'**ton, through the onpo��ltlon of Peeve and Councillor Kirkland Proposition was dropped. Is thought that the ferrv ser- the exerrises by Mr. J. Jeffry on the mandolin. After the programme was completed the floor was cleared and a short season of dancing ensued. UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT. Is Celtic vs. Weatbam Island Game Called on Account of Accident to Victor Guichon. A very unfortunate and painful accident occurred to one of the Westham Island players in the Westham vs. Celtic game, which was played last Saturday afternoon on the athletic grounds here. Victor Guichon. while in a scrimmage, crossed legs their views and the opinions thus elicited were very interesting and informing. Those who took part in the discussion were Reeve Benson, Dr. A. A. King, Councillors C. Brown, Patterson, Embree, Dennis and Lewis, and Messrs. Alex. Davie, W. A. Kir.kland. W. Montgomery, W. Pike and E. Hutcherson. At the opening of the meeting, Secretary W. J. Lanning read a letter of regret from F. J. MacKenzle, M.P.P.. on his inability to be present. Mr. MacKenzie Is now in Ottawa on business connected with his riding, but expressed his sympathy with any practical project that would give Delta better transportation. A letter from the Minister of Public Works, the government engi- I neers had been instructed to make ��� a full report on the steam ferry proposal, was also read. Vancouver's Need, Mr. Tisdall, in his remarks, clearly demonstrated how important it I was that Vancouver should develop I her nearby sources of supply for ! food products. With a population I which was now estimated at some ,,,! with one of the opposing team in j some, manner twisting and fracturing I ���"���������"'- both bones. After attention by Dr. King he was removed to St. Mary's Hospital, New Westminster, where he is reported to be resting quietly. This accident occurred about twenty-two minutes from the final time and neither of the teams had managed to secure a goal. The game sister, IMss Agnes Montgomery were W ButUtwo gamefpowremaln to be I i'-MOO, with populous environs, and played In the Senior League. The'logging 11 'in T' Rovers of New Westminster will again meet the Westhnin Islander**, and the Thistles are scheduled to do battle With the Celtics. If the New Westminster team succeeds In defeating the Islanders they will win the championship of the league. Manager Grant, of the Hovers, feels confident that he will be able to accomplish that feat, but he will undoubtedly find It a much more difficult proposition than wns the case in the protested gnme. The Westham Island team, however, will miss tho presence of Guichon on their lineup considerably. V'c NEW WESTMINSTER MARKET. Christmas turkeys aud greese and poultry of all kinds was the feature will cost In the neighborhood of j of the regular weekly New West l(1o. as It will be necessnrv to j niinstor market on Friday. There > 'rtict roads both on the Island! waB uiHo a further weakening in the approaches to the ferry I price of eggs, which are becoming j more plentiful lalnland landlne** through boggy land. When leaving, the engineer stated thai he exnected thnt the government "onid |nRtni-t -,)rn tn n,)tn|n f���ll nnd prepare an estimate in *t'1 of the expenditure required to 'nstall such a service. and Industrial sections on the coast looking to that city as the distributing point for food supplies, It was a problem for Vancouver to obtain food for the 200,000 people at least who must be supplied with COO,000 meals a day. Therti was something wrong, he said, when they had to send to Paget Sound for commodities which could be furnished by the rich lands of Delta. They would agree with him that Vancouver should get a large part of her food supplies from this section. Turning to the present transportation conditions, Mr. Tisdall said thut the Great Northern line was a roundabout way to reach the city market j and provided only a six-day service. ! The enterprise of the Delta residents I as shown In their waterworks sys- ' teni. their splendid roads and farms ! was an earnest that they would not i he backward in supplying the needs iof Vancouver if direct commnnlca- ! tion was provided. The government had uot snld they would not build ! a bridge, hut he was under the impression that they did not think the Bay beach. Skeptical. Councillor Paterson agreed that the ferry would provide a shorter route and quicker means to reach the city, but he reminded the Vancouver neople that they were not, now helping Delta when buying milk from the American side. He questioned the value of the motor truck or that the fenry would ever pay unless direct tram connection wns obtained be submitted by the G.N.R.. The original committee will report on this to act with the secretary. During the discussion lt was intimated that the railway might operate a passenger service distinct from the freight, thus cutting down the running time into Vancouver. As for the Sunday tram, the committee reported that the Railway Commissioners had said this was outside their jurisdiction. Mr. Embree had been informed that there was an on the train which was held up by the masked bandit last Saturday, while travelling between Vancouver and Barnet. They are on their way to Ireland on a visit after an absence of several years from their native land. Mr. Alex. Scott was also on the train, but fortunately these Ladner people were unmolested by the rohber. Mr. Scott Is on his way to Scotland. MINISTER TO BE RECALLED. exception for milk trains. The committee will take this matter up. Greeks Still Fight. Mr. E. T. Calvert reported on the ATHENS, Dec. 12.���Fighting has board's booklet. It would be ready been resumed between the Greeks about the first of the year. land Turks in the district of Jania. iA battalion of Greeks occupied the after ASSAULTED FOREMAN. On Tuesday last, one ofthe workmen employed on the construction of the McLelan Lumber Company mill, assaulted the foreman of the gang i village of Drisco near Jania 'several hours fighting. Many Turks 1 were killed and wounded in the affray and tho survivors were driveu from the field in utter rout. I What Does Russia Want? I VIENNA, Dec. 12.���Under the If Delta residents saw fit to sub- ] aml PffPeted considerable damage to heading "What Does Russia Want?" ferry all right, but he to see something sub RETTBR ACCOMMODATION. The I "m i * 11. o lnr Trade. ' ' ���'[ to forward to the railway* com l-mssion railway transportation coin- appointed by the Delta Board met inst, Tuesdav and de- Geese live weigh,! were offered at from 20c to 23c a pound and a number of sales were made at the torm-1 expenditure of one and a half mil er price, Vancouver and local buy- llons was called for as yet. The B ers being present and obtaining sup- ('. Electric had ninny franchises plies. Turkeys were offered at 38c nnd 86c a pound live weight, and at 38c and 40c a pound dressed. Ducks were offered at from 18c to 20c a pound. Chickens $5 a dozen. broilers $3.50 a dozen, and young birdB $6 a dozen. Vendors who lust week asked 56c and 60c. a dozen for eggs nsked the W- In addition to the present ' same prlrcs nt the opening of the r In ons heforr, that body n request ''Her passenger nnd freight ac ''"'niodatlon especially the express min !'' Th-!y wln ft'"80 aBk for a "K train running on Sunday as well. market, but there was no demand nnd the price dropped to 4SC and 50c a dozen retail, while the best wholesale price that could bo ob tained was 40 cents. I to look after before undertaking Delta extension. In his mind the best thing was to get a colonization ferry, i ne to accommodate large auto trucks and at least eight wagons He instanced the success of the Mission ferry, yet the MatsquI section thus served was not anything like as well settled as Delta. Mr. Tisdall assured the board that all Vancouver, the Ponrd of Trade and other public bodies were working for this ferry. He did not say that they could not in time get the bridge, but the best plan ln his mind was sidize the would like stantlal. Mr. Tisdall, In answer to Mr. Paterson, subsequently explained that it was not the intention to ask Delta council for" assistance. He called it a colonization ferry, one to be built and run by the government as a means of promoting trade and agricultural development. Councillor L. E. Embree would be glad to see a ferry, but would like to see the tram line at the other side also. Milk was being shipped in to the city from almost Seattle. The milk condenser pays 45 cents butter fnt test as against the Vancouver price of 65 cents. Thus the Delta farmers who had to ship to the condenser were under a handicap. Councillor Dennis was not sure that auto trucks would fill the bill. Put he was glad to see n start. He thought the bridge was a large order. He knew the milk men were handicapped by the service on Ihe G.N.It. on the "Buttermilk six-day special." as he dubbed the mixed to Vancouver, Freight over tho G.N.R. was n question; for 28 tons of potatoes to Vnncouver, $57 had been levied on them. Mr. A. Davie added some amusing experiences about the G.N.R. service, a ferry was a beginning���better than none���and he was of the opinion that they would soon have the B.C. Electric at the other end If it were Installed. Mr. W. A. Kirkland. who said that ho was a strong supporter of the his features. It Is understood that Knott had been quarrelling with McWilliams. who is the foreman of the construction work, for some time over the manner in which the cement con- the Vienna Journal protests bitterly against the war alarms which are keeping business in such a state of uncertainly that an industrial crisis ls feared ln Austria- Hungary. The Journal accuses struction work should he done. These , Russia of playing a double game two parties had come to words several times and finally Knott was discharged. Knott, as far as can he ascertained, being older in the employ of the company and a thoroughly competent man, resented the foreman's correction. Finally the quarrel resulted In the attack on the foreman last Tuesday, when McWilliams received consider- and declares there ls every reason to believe that Russia Is standing behind Servla. Peace Talks. LONDON, Dec. 12.���Diplomats here today predict that a formal ambassadorial conference of the great European powers will be held In Pari, early next year as the result of the meeting of ambassadors here. able punishment about the face nnd The ambassadors plan daily inTor- body. It Is understood thnt the two mal, non-committal "conversation" men have amicably settled their dlf- "ext week while the peace envoys ferences outside of the court. jot Turkey and the Balkan allies are I holding their conferences, The Inference taken from this plan ls thai If the ambassadors Hnd anything cropping up which needs formal dls- a formal service three times a week and freight three times a week. The applause testified to the approval of cusslon they will arrang this among the Kast Delta ranchers. Mr. Napier then summed up what he hnd gathered as of value from the discussion. If of real use a ferry must give a seven-day service, go ns to benefit milk producers. Vegetables and other commodities would he transported. What about bay and grain? Motor trucks were coming Into use In the cities like Vancouver. conference after the Balkan negotiations are ended. Some military observers still discern grave danger to the peace of BJurope in the Austro-Servlan situation, but the majority are Inclined to think that war will be averted. Serbs in Hungary. BUDAPEST, Dec. 12.���The government has discovered systematic The cost of running a seven-ton truck j and organized agitations directed three miles would run per ton mile; from Servla among the Servians and and return, he had estimated as 18! other Slav populations In Hungary, cents. It would be hard to say ] Numerous arrests havo been made what would be the tourist traffic! of spies. The Servians In Hungary over a ferry, but thnt of the Mats-1 are urged to flee across the frontier bridge, which was what they wanted j qui-Mission ferry had surpassed ex-i and Join their brothers in the event and which, he believed, they would get In the end, though the ferry would show the need of a bridge. In his opinion milk could be hauled by auto truck and still a better price obtained by the P oducers. Councillor Paterson reminded the critics of the G.N.R, that the railway picked UP freight at every mile. It was a great convenience to Delta shippers. Not the best service In the world, but best for shipping freight iu Canada, he declared amid applause. A good one for products not perishable, agreed Mr. Kirkland, but for vegetables, butter and eggs, not In his view, and le* gave instances. W. Montgomery also born testimony to the G.N.R. freight service ap being all right for the East Delta shippers. He wanted a passenger peetatinns. lie believed thai the traffic on this ferry might equal anything In the province. He reminded the members that the government would view the proposal as a business project, one which. If undertaken would return the money expended on It In another form, Small fruits had heen grown with success In Delta. Mr. Hutcherson added, but quick transportation was needed. He also instanced success with lettuce growing and failure in getting produce to market. Delta farms would be turned into small garden truck holdings if there was quick transportation. Mr. Tisdall concluded the discussion by declaring his belief in it being the best available scheme and he hoped to see It iu operation within less than a year. ' of war and not to obey the mobilization orders. Kai Roiinianla. PARIS, Dec. 12.���Semi-official advices received here today state that France and England have declined to accept the demand of Rou- manta to participate in the Ambassadorial Conference to be held in London. It is feared that if I'.oit- manla were admitted il would "ii- large the scope of the conference thus causing complications, HOME, Dec. 12. Reports iveeh- ed here today contradict dispatches from Athens declaring a force of Greeks had defeated the Turks nt Janlna. The dispatch says the Turks annihilated a wliole Greek division compelling the (ireeks to abandon the siege of Janlna and retire toward tho Adriatic Sea. <#|, % "vr \ Vi\ w.s, THE DELTA TIMES SATURDAY, DECEMBER i4) -��� HORSE IMPORTATION. (From Canadian Farm.) If Canada does not become one of the greatest horse-breeding countries ia the world, it will not be tbe fault ���f the enterprising importer. For several months past there has been a constant stream of stallions and fillies coming into Canada. These are being well distributed and should mean a marked advance in the im- prevement of the horse flesh of the country. And importers are catering to the Canadian trade as they never i\e before; more particularly in the quality of horses they are bringing ia. This country demands a draft kerse of a certain type. Quality in feet and legs are in as mueh demand as ever; but mpre substance is required, and importers are endeavor- iag to supply it. The Clydesdale man Is out after a little more substance, while the Percheron breeder is looking for more quality in the uaderplnnlng. The Clydesdale importer finds It easier to get what he wants in Scotland than he did a few years back, though the average price ���f herses there has advanced considerably In recent years. "Anglo�� Scot," In last week's issue, placed the aycrege Increase in the price of liorses In Scotland this yi ar over last at from $10 to $20 per head. Canada Is Scotland's best customer, and the breeder there is trying to meet the Canadian trade by producing the type suited to this country.1 A few years back the importer had to take what the breeder there offered him or do without. There 's a different order of things today. The Canadian importer's wishes receive every attention, in so far as lt is possible for the breeder in Scotland to do so, with the stock he has on hand. It required a long and a strong pull to get things coming our way, both on the score of breeding and the quality required. The question may be asked, is there the need for all the breeding horses that are being brought in? We would answer yes. The importer knows his business, and if he had not pretty sure prospects he would ��� ot do so. When then will tho time arrive when Canada shall need no breeding srock from outside? It ie impossible to give definite answer tc this question. It may be five, ten. fifteen or twenty years���no one cartel!. Everything depends upon thi West. So long ns there are millionF of acres of land awaiting settlers, and eo long as there are settlers coming In to settle on these acres, horse? will he in demand. Some claim that the big traction outfit that will plow, sow. reap and mow, is fast supplanting the horse in the West. That may he true to some extent, but as yei it has had no effect upon the demand fer breeding stock. ' MORE SCHOOLS. ACQUITTED. VALDEZ. Alaska, Dec. 11.���Captain Blhridge T. Barnette and R. B. Dnsenbury stand acquitted today by Federal Judge Thomas R. Lyons, of making false statements concerning the condition of the Washington- Alaska bank at Fairbanks. The bank failed owing to depositors $.r>00,000. Surrey Municipulity Feels Need of .More Educational Facilities��� Address Given Secretary. (From lhe British Columbian.) The proposal to construct two new schools in Surrey municipality was considered at a meeting of the Surrey School Board held in the Brownsville school, South Westminster, on Saturday afternoon. One of these will be built on the Hjorth road, east of the Chilliwack tram line, while negotiations with the Delta municipality have been opened with a view to erecting a modern school house near the boundary line between the two districts. A periodical increase of salary to successful teachers was one of the points urged by Inspector A. Sullivan, of the New Westminster district, who made a verbal report on tbe condition of the various schools in the municipality. During the meeting Rev. Mr. T. H. Wright, secretary of the board, was presented with an illuminated address. The trustees, with Inspector Sullivan and others were entertained at dinner by the chairman, jvjr. A. G, Marshall, and Mrs. Marshall at the Melbourne house. Vacancies caused by resignation ln various schools, were filled from the twenty applications by the following: flails Prairie school, Mr. W. T. Reid; Mud Bay school, Miss Winnifred Wells; Surrey Centre school, Miss Maggie Wade, and Johnston road school, Miss Maleina McRae; White Rock, Miss S. E. Parton. OPENING OF NAVAL DERATE. Sir Wilfrid Urges Canadian Fleets on Itotli Coasts lluilt and Manned Ity Canadians. OTTAWA, Dec. 12.���-In one of the greatest speeches of his career Sir Wilfrid Laurier, former premier of Canada, announced in parliament today the Liberal navy plan as an alternative to the proposal of Premier Borden to contribute $35,- 000,000 to the British navy. Sir Wilfrid suggested a Canadian fleet for each Canadian coast with a super-dreadnought as the centre of each fleet, the establishment ot ship yards in Canada, the building so far as possible of all the warships in Canada, and that the fleets be manned, so far as possible, by Canadians. He maintained that Canada would always be ready to aid England in an emergency. Sir Wilfrid's speech was received with wild applause, the Liberals in the House rising and singing "Rule Brittania" in a mighty chorus. Sir Wilfrid Laurier concluded his wonderful appeal with an amendment to the Borden proposal expressing lack of confidence in the policy of the Conservative government. COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS. RAILWAY MEN STRIKE. OTTAWA, Dec. 10.���The post office department has been notified by the postal administration of marry of the leading countries forming part of the Postal Union that their regulations will not allow them to recognize special commemorative stamps, or stamps sold or distributed in aid of patriotic or commemorative purposes, and that all letters or other articles of mail bearing such stamps will be returned to the country fronj which they were sent. Consequently, this department can no longer permit such stamps to be placed on the letters or other matter, as they prevent the department from rendering to the,public the service which is expected when the ordinary postage on such articles has been paid. LONDON, Dec. 10.���All railroad employees at Sunderland, York and Leeds' struck today in sympathy with the Northeastern Railway strikers. Ten thousand men are now out. Freight traffic on the Northeastern road is paralyzed, passenger traffic is greatly hampered, and all industries along the line are affected by the strike. Colleries and iron founderies along the line are preparing to shut down indefinitely unless a settlement is effected. The strike was precipitated by Engineer Knox being reduced in rank for intoxication. His comrades allege he has "a perfect right to get drunk so long as he attends to hiB work." Knox appealed today to Home Secretary McKena asserting the charges of drunkeness preferred by the company are untrue. The Royal Bank ol cwm I-uorporated 1841*. Capital Authorised *25,000m. CapiW Paid Up |11)800;2 Reet -HSJJQMl, Aggregate Assets, One Hundred and St vent-Five Midi I Dollar*. It is the aim of the management of this Bank to make ��-*--*�� j~* positor welcome, and to give the be st possible attention to his tt/___n I affairs. "'I ' Horse Blankets TAYLOR The Harness Maker t-AVINaa DEPARTMK.NT Accounts may be opened with deposits of One Dollar and Upward Interest paid or credited at the highest current ratea, on May 3i8t ���'' November 30th each year. ' H. F. BISHOP. Manaorr _-A1>NI.k, r r�� ROB'S CONGRATULATIONS. OTTAWA, Dec. 7.���Lord Roberts sent! this cable to Premier Borden yesterday: "You have earned the gratitude of England and the Empire for Canada's wonderful offer of a contribution to our defence. Personally I send my warmest thanks." Annual Drawing Contest -AT- . REACH'S SHOE STORE With each 50c cash purchase a coupon will be given, entitling the holder to one chance in the drawing to take place on December 31. Five prizes of $5.00 each, and five prizes of $3.00 each, will be given in goods. There is nothing more acceptable or appropriate as a Christmas Gift than a pair of Slippers or Shoes. Always useful. J. REAGH LOANS We have at the present time some available CASH lo loan on good security. { LADNER INVESTMENT AND TRUST CORPORATION, LTD. PHONE L 88 LADNER, B. C. ****************************************fy************ 9 * 1 LADNER HOTEL Corner Westham and Delta LADNER RRITIHH COLUMIIIA favorite Resort for Automobile Parties \t \* "��� "��� ' -"-���" l H. W. SLATER, Prop. Beautiful Large Size Solid Nickel Plated Parlor Lamp GIVEN AWAY ABSOLUTELY FREE We are offering our New Brand Kerosene Oil which we claim to be the Best Grade of Oil made yet. In refining this oil we use a double process, which takes out all bad odors, this oil will give a clear, white light and last longer. In order *o advertise this oil, and get the people of the north-west using our oil, we are going to give away 2000 of our new style, large size Nickel Plated Parlor Lamps that stand 24 inches high and have a large White Dome Glass Shade. This lamp gives 100 candle power light, and is a beautiful lamp for any home and cannot be bought at any store for less than $6.00. OUR OFFER or one Barrel of our famous Silver White Kerosene Oil, that holds 42 Imperial gal- ions or oZ American gallons ai. 27!/2c. a gallon. We will send you Free one of our Parlor Lamps as men- Send us an order for gallon. We will send you Free one of our Parlor Lamp, tioned above, and if you are not well pleased witn this oil and lamp we will make no charges for what oil you have used and will refund your money cheerfully, We make shipments prompt and pack lamp so it cannot be broken. We will give away only 2000 of these lamps, so fill out coupon below and send us your order at once. Empire Oil Co., Winnipeg, Manitoba Enclosed find $11.55. Please send me one barrel of your Kerosene Oil, with which I am to receive one of your Parlor Lamps Free, with the understanding if I am not satisfied my money will be returned. Name. Town. Address all orders to��� Empire Oil Company Box 2196 Winnipeg, Manitoba We Pay You $1.50 for Barrel When Empty SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1012. THE DELTA TOO* �����>���<������ ��*-��H^W��-W'W-��4'H IIIHM. I ...LOCAL ITEMS... \\t+*********************************^^ lite Visit McRea's Pool Room! Pull of pipes, cigars and tobaccos. Mr. McKlllop paid a business visit to Vancouver on Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. Wrightson, a well-known Pelta farmer, who has been spending the past few days In Vancouver, returned on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. C. E. Tisdall and Government Engineer Napier were in Ladner on Wednesday last, studying the Ladner- Woodward ferry scheme. Mr. A. D. Patterson and J. P. Creeii, of the Delta Agricultural Association, were in Chilliwack last week, inspecting the Agricultural Hall and buildings there. The Crescent Island Sunday school entertainment will be held on Monday evening, Dec. 23. The Ladner Baptist Sunday school tree and entertainment is to be held on Thursday, December 26. A good attendance ig anticipated. The provincial government are now calling for tenders for the erection of a large one-roomed school at Bradner. Visit line of McRea's Pool Room! Full pipes, cigars and tobaccos. ���* Mr. John M. Sprott, of New Westminister, who is the superintendent of roads for the Delta riding, together wlth Provincial Engineer Napier, were over the proposed ground of the I.adner-Woodward ferry on Wednesday. Sunday will be College Day in the MethodiBt church. Rev. E. W. Stapleford, B.A., educational secretary of the MethodiBt convention of llritish Columbia, will preach both morning and evening. Miss I. Blunden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blunden, of I.adner, is visiting her parental home here. Miss Blunden is enjoying a short respite from business activities in Vancouver. Mr. Murray, the Dominion Post Offi'*p Inspector, visited Ladner on Wednesday and inspected the office here. He found everything in a very latisfactory condition and commended the postmaster on his work. While lure he received a petition from the Boundary Bay residents, petitioning for an office in their district. He will lay this matter before the postal authorities at once. The MethodiBt Sunday school will hold their annual Christmas tree on Friday, Dec. 20th, at 8 p.m., in the church. A very pleasant social evening is anticipated. Mr. S. W. Fisher, the Ladner pharmacist, now has his complete line of Christmas novelties, bopks and merchandise installed and Is attracting the Christmas shoppers by the many bargains which he is displaying. Rev. H. G. Estabrook, Superintendent of Baptist Home Missions for British Columbia will give his celebrated lecture on the Highways and Byways of B.C., in the Baptist church, next Thursday evening. Lanning, Fawcett and Wilson. Ltd., have decorated their store and made provision for the fancies of both young and old in their extensive Christmas stock. Toyland is in evidence and the Santa Claus spirit seems to pervade the whole establishment. ' Rev. and Mrs. A. A. McLeod will be in Ladner next Sunday and conduct services in the Baptist church. In the afternoon, Rev. Mr. McLeod will hold the services which are regularly conducted on Crescent Island, and Mrs. McLeod will eive a missionary address in the Baptist church here under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid at 3.30. Mrs. Lanning, of I.adner, will sing at the meeting. RAILWAY COMMISSION. disagreement between Major Leon- ��� ard. chairman of the Transcontlnent- NEL80N, Dec. 10.���Orders have al Railway Commission, and Mr. been given to the Great Northern Chamberlain, president of the Grand Railway to build a suitable depot at 'irunK, nas oeen referred to t.hP aro- Salmo near Nelson to give shippers tration of Sir Wm. Whyte, of Winni- fiom thai point a fair proportion of | peg. formerly vice-president of the bos* cars and to sell return tickets on trains. Investigations will be made and decisions rendered later en complaintB by A. E. Watts that the Canadian Pacific has discriminated against him in supplying cars and on applications for orders compelling the railway to fence its right- of-way along the Moyle river, to restore roads alleged to have been destroyed by the company and to restore the Bteamer landing at Watts Landing on the West Arm. C. P. R. TWO DEAD. CUMBERLAND, Md., Dec. 11.���A freight train on the B, & O. broke in two near here today, the rear section rushing down hill and crashing over an embankment. Two trainmen are known to be dead and three others are believed to be buried beneath the wreckage. GOVERNMENT AND G. T. P AT THE HOTELS. MONTREAL, Dec. 11.���An agreement has been reached hetween the Dominion government and the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in regard to the operation of the Winnipeg Superior Junction section of the Transcontinental Railroad. The effect of the agreement will he the opening up of Ihe line from Winnipeg to Fort William for passenger traffic and the immediate operation of the Trangcona shops. The long standing Delta Hotel. D. A. Miller, Francois Lake. T. Keagle, Vancouver. John Simpson and son, Colllngwood. H. Swensan, Vancouver. J. E. Milligan, Vancouver. E. Burchill, Port Guichon. A. Griffin, Seattle. J. W. Cunningham, New Westminster. R. F. Ruddock, New Westminster. J. w. Deptford. Vancouver, J. T. Chapman, Vancouver. Charles Taylor. Chalfein. T. Woodland. Vancouver. Geo. McKenzie. Hazelton. John Schafer, Prince Rupert. E. S. Malcome, Fraser Mills. C. J. Ballard, Vancouver. C, .lopson. Vancouver. Ladner Hotel. ,T. Jones. Vancouver. J. C. Chllds, Vancouver. .1. Edgar, Marland, C. Winsklll. Vancouver. II. B, Leuty, Vancouver. Bert Parker. Vancouver. 3. II. Wright. Eburne. Rev. Lyons. Eburne. John IT. Sprott. New Westminster. (i. P. Napier. C.E.. Victoria. C. E. Tisdall. M.P.P.. Vancouver. Mr. Bride, Vancouver. McLELAN LUMBER CO. Carry in stock a full line of ROUGH AND DIMENSION LUMBER Sand, Gravel and Cement Phone 7 LADNER, B. C. Box 1332 ****************************************^ ! A For SaJe, For Exchange, Wanted to jZ Purchase, To Let, LobI, Pound, Work A Wanted, Situations Vacant, 1 cent per * word. Minimum, 26 cents for any one * advt. These rates for cash with order. ���> All Want Ads. must be In by 2 p.m. I*_> on Thursday. \* Guessing Contest FOR SALE���Several used pianos, from $150 up; a second hand organ, $75, equal to new. Hicks & Lovick Piano Co., Ltd., 1117 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C. FOR SALE���A fowls. A. T. few White Leghorn Fawcett, Ladner. FOR SALE���Piano, English make; price $100. Apply before Wednesday. Mrs. Geo. Lassiter, Trunk Road, Ladner. NEW TEA ROOM AT THE BIG STORE���Messrs. Lanning, Fawcett & Wilson have opened up a Free Tea Room for the convenience of holiday shoppers, and invite you all to make a visit ano try our Special Blend of Tea. T. J. ELLIOTT Successor to P. C. Clark Horseshoeing ���-AND- Gcners! Rlacksmithing Delta Telephone Co., Ltd. Incorporated 10IO. We are prepared to install single line or party line phones at short notice. Long distance in connection with our service. Apply to A. DeR. TAYLOR. Sec. FALL AND WINTER SCHEDULE Beginning September 1. LADNER and WESTHAM ISLAND Via Steveston and S.S. "NEW DELTA" To Vancouver and New Wostmlnsier. Week Days. Leaves Ladner���8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Leaves Steveston on arrival of car 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.__. and 3:00 p.m. for Eburne car, to connect with the boat. AUCTION SALE The THREE REGISTERED HOLSTEIN COWS���"Aggie Patsy De- kol" No. 14954, "Fanny Calamity Dekol" No. 10527, "Jemima Johanna Aggie" No. 15768; two REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES, and 18 GRADE DAIRY COWS, in milk and in calf, which Mr. H. N. Rich lias received instructions from II. D. Benson, Esq. (who has sold ii is farm), to sell by Auction on the premises, Benson Road, 3\_ miles southeast of Ladner, on Wednesday, December 18th nt 1:30 p. m��� The registered stock were imported from the herd of J, W. Richardson, Caledonia, Ont.. and pedigrees of the registered cattle will be produced at the sale. Terms cash. AUCTION OFFICES, LADNER, B.C. FRASER RIVER PACK. $50.00 in Gold given away free on December 24th, at 8 P. M., at The White Store For every 50c cash purchase at our store from Saturday, December 7th, to Tuesday, December 24th, you are entitled to one guess on the bottle of beans displayed in our center show window. Drawing Xmas eve. $20.00 in gold free to the one guessing the actual number of beans in the bottle. $15.00 in gold to the one guessing nearest to the number of beans in the bottle. $10.00 in gold to the second nearest. $5.00 in gold to the third nearest. $4.00 worth of any kind of merchandise to the fourth nearest. $3.00 worth of any kind of merchandise to the fifth nearest. $2.00 worth of any kind of merchandise to the sixth nearest. $1.00 worth of any kind of merchandise to the next five nearest. YOU CANT HELP BUT WIN Remember the place and the dates at WALTERS' Ladner's Low Price Maker WATCH OUR WINDOWS FOR XMAS SPECIALS Wri&e***********************.$***Mp**&^ <****************.******** ��� ii ��� ii ILLOW RIVER���On main line of Grand Trunk Pacific, and Pacific & Hudson Bay Railway. It is the desire of the Railway Company to make it one of the most important towns in the entire Canadian West. Lots $10 down, $10 monthly; no interest; no taxes. Write today for full information. Pac. Bond & Land Corp., Ltd., 428 Pac. Bldg., Vancouver, B.C. GEORGE JOSEPH LASSITER, DE- CEASED. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the estate of George. Joseph Lassiter, late of I.adner, B. C, are required to deliver their claims and full particulars of such claims to Elias Lassiter of Ladner, B. C, on or before the 18th of December, A. D. 1012. (Signed) GEORGE .1. LASSITER ELIAS LASSITER Executors, Christmas Confectionery Special .Mixtures; regular Special Chocolate; regular Society Chocolates, per lb. G. B.'s Best Chocolates; 32 Stuffed Dates, per Hi Candied Figs, ner 11) )6< ;oc per lb. ; per lh. flavors, handsome box; yer lb. **6c . t."rc . 7.V 35c .4.-0 . boxes from 40c to $8 ,50 Renjember ��� coupon with every 2 >C purchase. FISHER'S DRUG AND BOOK STORE S. W. FISHER, Phm. B��� Prop. il lfi__B_MKKK!-V��^ \A/MY NOT Have your next Suit made irom Good English or Scotch goods. We have it. SURE KIT WARRANTED. HOWARD BROS. Tailors and Designers LU-NI'K B. C. Shows Decrease in 11)12 as Compared With 1011���Due to Absence of Pinks. (Prom The British Columbian.) In the report of the B. C. pack for the year 1912 is contained the information that the pack for the Eraser river district is about 125,- 000 smaller than that of the pr i- vious year, the figure being 173,- 921. ln 1911 it was 301,344. it Is also considerably smaller than that of 1910 when tbe total for ths Eraser river exceeded this year's count by aobut 50,000. The sockeyes ran 50 per cent stronger this year than last, but the pinks in 1912 were a comparatively negative quantity while in 1911 they ran up to a big total, There were also a few more cohoes last year than this, the diference being about 10,- 000. In 1910 While there were practically no pinks running as was the condition this yeaf, there was a still larger number of sockeyes in ! tho river than during the present [season. Tbe Skeena river district, shows a total ot 254,000 for both J1911 and 1912 there being but a | hundred or so different in each year. Both of these years show an increase over that of 1911 in tbi** district. ooooo<��cxxy"ocxx-elta ffii imes Jflfmtces a Specialty ��/*mv J'ine fob ana Commercial ^Printing \i**********************4**&^ j D efts Hotel j | J. JOHNSTON, Proprietor \ \ Ladner, B. C. Phono 2 \ % All Modern Conveniences, Newly Furnished, Well Heated, Sam- 3 % pie Room. American and European Plaa. Flrst-clase Cuisine. 5 Prompt Service. 3 Beet Wises, Liquors and Cigars. Rates Reasonable. McNKEI-Y OONCKRT AND DANGK HALL. NUT AND LUMP OOAL FOR SAI.M. >**********************************+*******>'. ADVERTISE IN THE DELTA TIMES SYNOPSIS OK OOAL REGl_T_ATIONS. Coal mining rights of Ihe Dominion, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and in a portion of tho Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term ol twenty-one yean* at an annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2f*f>0 acres will be leased to one applicant. Application for a lease must be made by the applicant In perHon to the Agent or Sub-Agent of the district in which the rights applied for aro situated. In surveyed territory the land must he described by sections, or legal sub-divisions or sections, and In unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Bach application must he accompanied by a fee of $5 which will he refunded if the rights applied for aro not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton The person operating the mine ,shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quan- 'tHy of merchantable coal mined and pay tbe royalty thereon. If the coal ,mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will include the coal i mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be !considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of $10.0 : an acre. | For full information application j should be made to the Secretin-, ,the Department of the Interior, Ot- 'tawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent I of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY. Deputy "Minister of the Inferior. N. B.���Unauthorized publications of this advertisement will not be paid for.���30690. CUT THIS OUT-WORTH $40 $40,00 $40.00 Good Por Forty Dollars as Hrsl payment on a Piano at sale prices if presented on or befOreDecem- ber 31st, 1!)12. HICKS & LOVICK PIANO CO., LTD., 1117 Granville Street, Vancouver. Corner Helmcken Street. $40.00 $40.00 Bring or send the above certificate to ns; yon can select any Piano in our stock. We will accept this certificate and also give von a receipt for $2.00 for every $1.00 yon pay up to $40.00 as first payment on the piano. Example Present this certificate and pay $20.00 in cash and get a receipt for $80 00 Present this certificate and pay $26.00 in cash and get a receipt for $90 00 Present this certificate and pay $30.00 in cash and get a receipt for $100 00 Present this certificate and pay $35.00 in cash and get a receipt for $110.00 Present this certificate and pay $40.00 in cash and get a receipt for $120 00 We must absolutely clear our stock of Pianos before December 31st 1912 Call and select your Piano or write to us at once. c -I Hicks & Lovlck Piano Co. 1117 Granville St. LIMITED Vancouver, B. C. {Billheads juetterheads Envelopes Siusiness Cards fiitts of J^are Shipping JJaga Visiting Carda wedding Jlnnounee- ments ifjemorial Cards Call and See Smmplms t The Delta. Tkmea to Hat-irilaa* trom tkm I-adMC B.C. 3. D.