vou iN_ji SOUTH FORI GEORGE: B. C, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1913. Important Announceiei Vernier ailways Victoria, Dec. 8 .-(Special. )- Tlat the government of the prov- lnce 0f British Columbia will co-op- wItn president Woodrow Willi in a scheme for the railway development and colonization of the .,. ,lor,„ was the gist of a signlfi- „t reference to the possibility of railway development in connection wltn president Wilson's recent mes- -,.*-,. to congresB made by Premier McBrld re today. In an interview, Sir Richard stated that he believed the construction of a line of railwaj north and south through British Columbia, providing access ,o Alaska and the Yukon, was a national enterprise. Speaking of the reference in President WilBon's message to extension of railway construction in Alaska, Sir Richard Ba|-1* "I desire to express my gratification at the' attitude of President Wilson as outlined in his message to Congress with respect to Alaskan railway development. While the proposal is to commencce at once with the construction of railway from the coast line to Madawaska coal fields, some distance Interior, involving the expenditure „. 000,000, it must not be accepted as i the final word on railway expansion wlln the in that section. It is my firm belief ''ime neCl that this is but the commencement of an energetic policy leading at once to the development of the far : north and making for wonderful growth there eventually. The fact that the United States proposes to Indulge in the present enterprise may be taken aB an indication of certainty of railway construction that will provide for connection to the south through British Columbia linking up American and Canadian transcontinental roads for Alaskan service. We could get no better news in the closing month of the year than what is contained in President Wilson's message. The premier was asked if a north and south line through British Columbia north of the Grand Trunk might be considered a provincial enterprise, and he answered that he believed that a railway to connect Alaska and the Yukon with the south should be considered both in Canada and the United States as a national enterprise. LOCAL PASSENGERS FOR THE COAST Touring Car Makes Quick Trip From Fort Oeorge to Ashcroft. The old Blackwater road which used to be considered a terror as far as comfortable travel went, is now becoming more and more popular motor ears. Whenever BRIGADE PROVES EFFICIENT MONDAY Serious Conflagration Averted Splendid Work of Firemen. by THEN ARRESTED STEEL IS NOW KAPIDL.- APPROACHING At Mile 107 Last Night and Averaging a Mile a Day. The steel is now only thirty* nine inilcs from South Fort Qeorge and is being pushed tljfs way ut ihe rate of about a mile per day, and the track-laying gangs arc taking full advantage of the fine weather that Is prevail* Ing lo rush the work in order that Prince (leorge may be reached at the curliest possible moment. SOCIAL CLUB NOTES time becomes a greater consideration than either money or safety, the auto will take precedence over the horse. Yesterday morning at 8:30 C. B. Wark's big touring car pulled out of South Fort George with five passengers bound for the coast. At 3 p. m. they had reached Blackwater | and telephoned back that the roads were in line condition and they would be at Quesnel by 10 at night. They counted on making Ashcroft by Thursday morning, which would put them in Vancouver Thursday night. Pretty quick travel that— three daj'B from Fort George to Vancouver in December! The chauffeur, Charles West, plans to bring the car back from Ashcroft next week with a load of passengers and he will continue making trips until the Fraser freezes up. Passengers on this trip were W. H. Wark of Prince Rupert, who iB on his way there now and will return in January, coming in from the West along the G.T.P. grade; W. B. Playfair, who is mak- | Ing a quick trip to the coast and will be back before Christmas; W, H. Ferguson and Miss Mergenthaler. ENDORSES CHURCHILL'S IDEA House of Representatives Wants Naval Holiday. Washington, D. C, Dec. 8.—(Special.)—By an overwhelming vote the house of representatives at Washington passed a resolution requesting President Wilson, so far as can be done with due regard for interests of the United States, to co-operate with the suggestion of Winston Churchill, England's first lord of the admiralty, for an international naval holiday of one year. POSTAL EXPANSION Canada Provides Most Wlnderful Instance Known. London, Dec. 6.—Francis Salisbury, who has received a handsome testimonial from the commercial community of Liverpool on retiring Irani the postmaatershlp of that city, said that Canada provided the most wonderful instance known to postal expansion. Nearly 600,000 parcels sent through Liverpool to Canada, and 250,000 came from Canada yearly. Interesting Weekly Programme Now Being Arranged. The date of the flrBt annual ball of the South Fort George Social club has been changed from Wednesday, December 10, to the 17th Inst, owing to the fact that the diiectors of the club are desirous not to have tW-a event in ar.y way conflict with ths mnsq lerade ball being held in Central Fort George tomorrow night This ball, to be known as the Hayseed Dance, will be held in Birch's hall, and tickets can be had on application to Wm. Thorne or at the clubrooma and are being sold at $2 a couple. The club directors are considering giving the members an opportunity of displaying their talent, and a committee consisting of Wm. Cook, John H. Boehner and Barney Folke has been appointed to draft a programme for the coming winter. A series of entertainments are being arranged for the benefit of the club members and their out-of-town guests. F. G. Smith has been appointed treasurer to succeed C. E. Rich, whose time will be taken up entirely with his duties as manager. Chartered memberships closed on Saturday last with over two hundred paid-up members, which number entirely exceeded the expectations of the most optimistic of the directors. The club has certainly got away with an excellent start and no doubt will be an Important factor in the social life of the community. MANY PERISHED IN FLOOD Italian*, und Negroes Swept to Death in Texas. Brazos, Texas, Dec. 8.— (Special.) —Ninety-six are known to have perished in a terrible flood at Brazos, Texas, today when a levee broke. Landowners nearby estimate the death list at two thousand, mostly Italians and negroes. BIG REAL ESTATE TRANSFER N. C. Jorgensen Sells to A. I. Haight Tract vVcr^ss Fraser Rlvei*.. The efficiency of the South Fort George fire department was thoroughly demonstrated at a fire that broke out in a small house owned and occupied by A. Sternburg on Monday afternoon. The building was situated on the post road, but the brigade made the run in record time, and although the fire had gained considerable headway when they arrived the fire-fighting apparatus proved too strong, and in less than twenty minutes the blaze waB under control. Both the hose reel and chemicals rendered excellent service and at one time no less than a dozen streams were playing on the burning building. The loss amounts to about $600, partially covered by insurance. Mr. Sternburg was particularly unfortunate as the fire destroyed a roll of bills amounting to $400 which was laying on the shelf and which he had intended taking to the bank to deposit tbat very day. A purse containing $50 however, belonging to Mrs. Sternburg was saved after a valiant effort by fireman William Thorne. To gasoline can be traced the origin of the fire. It appears that Mrs. Sternburg was cleaning her clothes when a spark from the stove dropped in the gasoline she was using and instantly an explosion took place and the whole building was soon a mass of flames. Mrs. Sternburg was badly burned about the hands and face and she is at the Empress hotel under the medical care of Dr. Lazier suffering from the shock as well, but it is not expected that she will be j ind'sposed for more than a few days. Victoria, Dec. 8.—(Special.)— Released by virtue of writs of habeas corpus at noon today by Justice Gregory, fourteen Hindus were at once rearrested and conveyed back to immigration sheds in which they have been detained since they landed from Seattle. There were of money; that they had not .traveled to Canada by continuous passage from the country of their origin, and that they were liable to become public charges. In one case there waB additional grounds alleged that one man had given false answers to the questions that had been put to ed from Seattle '""'; t0"the I him by the board. The whole mat grounds of objection ta*e" ter turned up0n the use of the word ^.?l^^^^ ■ NOTED HOCK7Y PLAYER J SIGNS UP IN COAST LEAGUE Montreal. Nov. 30.—Didier Pitre will take Lalonde's place in the West. George Kennedy, managing- director of Les Canadiens, has received a wire to that effect from the Patricks. They are willing to take him in exchange, it Mr. Kennedy can make satisfactory arrangements. The change, some of Pitre's friends say, ought to be a good thing for him, for last year he got mixed up too much with a dissolute crowd here, and the result was tha the did not do justice to either himself or his club, the Canadiens. He was getting a salary of $3000 for hs two months' play and through neglect, he allowed himself to be fined $750. From what can be ascertained, Pitre although at first he did not like the idea of a change, now seems to have decided that a trip to the Coast won't do him any harm. 200-ROOM G.T.P. HOTEL FOR PRINCE GEORGE Now a Positively Assured Fact— One for Willow River. . .Winnipeg, Dec. 5.— (Siiecial.) —Messrs. Donaldson, vice-president and general manager of the G. T. P.; Hinton, generul passenger agent, and St. John, manager of the Transcontinental Townsite Company, have just returned from the west where they have been on a mission of establishing hotels. Suitable sites for summer hotels were located at Mirror, Alta., also one will be constructed in the famous Jasper Park and another at Mount Robson. In ad.ytion to this two hotels, one at Willow River and the other of 200 rooms at Prince George are to lie built. Work on these various buildings is to begin as early as possible fn the spring. WONDERFFUL WORK OF ALL-BLACK TEAM Another important acreage sale waB reported when a tract of 304 acres on the east side of the Fraser river exchanged hands. The tract ts lot 955, situated directly across from the mouth of the Nechaco ! river. The sale was made through N. C. Jorgensen, while the purchaser j was A. I. Haight of South Fort j George. The price was in the j neighborhood of $55,000. Victoria, Nov. 30. — Displaying wonderful scoring ability, the touring New Zealand rugby fifteen defeated.;He Ai|-Star Victoria tear* off Its feet and the locals were at no time dangerous. In their tour to date, the All-Blacks have had but six points scored against them, while they have tallied 524, Their game here was the closest that they have had on their tour. DATE SOON TO BE FIXED Opening of House WUl Soon Be Determined—Jan. 8 Likely Date. Ottawa, Dec. 6.—The date of the opening session of parliament will soon be determined by the govern ment. January IB has been con BOY MAY BE HEIR; WANDERS STREETS HUNGRY AND COLD Edmonton, Nov. 22.—Exhausted from tramping the city all day, hungry because he had had nothing to eat since morning and shivering from the cold because he had no overcoat to cover him, 14 year old George ment. January 16 has been con-: to cove*. un_, .. sidered as the most likely time, but Webber Btrayed into the Selkirk ho- ■ *. *.- v« -.„■•.„ llbalv that Contractor's Team Defeated Foley, Bros., Welch & Stewart's bowlers were defeated in their recent match with Robarts Sr. team. The losers furnished a sumptous repast at the Club cafe, where places were set for eleven. Songs and A Very Open Winter Oldtimers residing in the district i "c"',°v"' '"" ,~\ . , ,, . ., ,„,.,. - speeches served to pass away a very state that not since the year 1907-8 | . ,, _, . . , , , . '"'""M" evening. The winning have we had such an open winter in this province, and the winter promises to be one of the shortest on record. ' enjoyable evening. Thc winning teams declared the losers were the best sports they ever met. tel last night after being told to do so by a ma.ll. name unknown. 'From ' the boy's story it devslops that both his father and mother are dead and he is the sole heir to a large amount of money left by them, and the police are led to believe that the man, Concert and Christmas Tree whose last name was all that was On December 23, ln the South obtainable, deliberately attempted to Fort George theatre, a school con- have the lad kept out of the way bo cert and Christmas tree will be held, that he could not be found when The entertainment will be provided the time came for himto claim the - riches that awaited him. From SaBkatoon to Edmonton the it is now said to be quite likely that it Will be carl'er. .. Custom dictates that the house open on a Thursday owing to the official and social fixture* attendant on the occasion, and It will not be surprising lt lt Is summoned tor January 8. Trj|ng for PriMS Miss Kolkenbech, daughter of a well-known oldtlmer who resides at Ashcroit, Is in town after subscriptions tor the Vancouver Sun. She is taking part In a circulation competition which that paper ls conducting and her many friends in this district wish her success In the effort she is making to secure one of the coveted prizes, Black Hand luitla f on. On Monday last the second annual •iltlallon of the Black Hand society ".is lield. Several new members wero accepted on probation, having taken the rigidity test. Unfortun titely the second test was unable to be held as the Sacred Bird was too high. General Superintendent lu Town 8. A. McCoy, general superintend ent of the Sims-Carey Co., Is spending a few daya in town. He is ac companled by Frank Nugent, con tractor for Mile 225. Farewell Banquet for P. T. Gill. Afarewell banquet was given P. T. GUI at the residence of Russell Peden on the eve of his departure to southern climes where he is going for the benefit of his health. Mr. GUI has been assistant engineer on the Grand Trunk for the past eighteen months and has been very popular. Thoae attending the supper were old and tried friends who had I worked with and for Mr. Gill on the railroad, and included Messrs. Carle- ton, Goodnough, Brown, Cooke, Wase, Hickey, Austin and Beveral others. Speeches and songs passed away a very enjoyable evening and all wished Mr. Gill a speedy return to good health and South Fort George. Exciting Runaway Monday. An exciting runaway took place on Hamilton avenue on Monday afternoon when a team of horses attached to a dray took fright and raced up the street at a terrific pace. ,On the way they collided with the sign of Kelly the jeweler with disastrous resultB to the sign, but before they had gone far our good friend Montana Bill corralled them. Good Sport Shooting Now Shooting parties seem to be the order of the day. Bud Gross holds the record with one rabbit in four trips to the woods. "Never mind," Bud says, "better luck next time." Improving thc tf tlewalks A great improvement has been made by placing plank crossings at the corners of the principal business streets and by extending the plank sidewalk along Water street to the foot of Hamilton avenue, and adding a railing to the same. Off to Vancouver. W, E. Playfair left yesterday for a two weeks' business trip to Vancouver. Robarts Bowlers Won Robarts Jr. bowling team played thc Bank boys the first of a series of five games last night and won in three straights. children's choruses and drills. The proceeds are to be devoted to tbe school library. Mrs. Pankhurst Released Again. London, Dec. 8.—(Special.)— Mrs. Pankhurst was released from jail last night after a hunger and thirst strike of three days. She was taken to the hospital in a very weak condition. Harney Representing Bulletin Barney Folke has been appointed correspondent for the Edmonton Bulletin in this town. PERSONAL Dr. L. E. Evans, accompanied by a party of cruisers, has been looking over timber in this vicinity for the past week. He returned to Winnipeg however without having found time to call on his old friends in this town, but will be here early ln the spring. New Poolroom. A new poolroom is being opened in the Blair block at the corner of Hamilton street and Third avenue. It contains four tables and the large windows of the block give it a very attractive appearance. No General Election London, Nov. 26. —The chief Liberal, P. H. Illingsworth, addressing man and boy travelled and for two days they remained together. Last night, apparently, the man decided the time had arrived when the youngster could be forgotten and consequently instructed him to enter the hotel where he said tbey would give him food and lodging. The little lad was tired out, his feet were sore from walking all day long and he declared that he had nothing to eat since breakfast time in the morning. Following his appearance in the hotel the clerk summoned Constable Walker, who was patrolling that "portion of the city. The youth was taken to the police station and later placed in the Children's Shelter. The police said this morning that they would investigate the matter fully to learn whether the boy is telling the truth and, f so, endeavor to locate i o tj TUlnirRwnrtli. aauremtiuB uuv.ii (*..v., * —. - to'_Z^^*^ at the man who forsook him on the lilt* i,U..«..». Leeds, said there would be no gen eral election prior to 1915 Hookey Season Approaching". The Hudson Bay Hough is Contractor Here. I Tho Hudson nay """»" s^ating Bud Symington, a contractor on favorite spot nowadays> ° ■ har(J the G. T. P. east of here, is in town The hockey team are pra .: . . -..:..I....t inn OI til" *jW* for a few days. He states lhat work on the line Ib progressing rapidly. Jasper Man Hero. Duncan Stewart of Stewart Bros., Jasper is ln town for a few days. ln anticipation of the coming match against the Centra. George team, *J* ''"J- s 1 Christmas day in th e^» Fort George rink. This nu. first of the winter's schedule. Business Good With Jimmy. James Barrett has opened a shooting gallery on Third avenue, which has proved a popular resort at which the boys demonstrate their ability as marksmen. Jimmy, as he Is popularly called among the boys, says, sure am kept busy." street. William Sharp Here. William Sharp and wife, contractor on the Grand Trunk Pacific west of here, Mile 280, arrived In town last week In his cutter and is registered at the Hotel Robarts. He Is unable to return till the snow comes. The question Ib how long will Sharp have to wait. Dr. Keely Back. r>r. Keely hft» returned trom a i Blx weeds' vlBlt to Vancouver and \ reopened his dental parlors on Hamilton avenue. R. B Home From Coast. Pelham Ib expected to re- Killed by Powder Explosion Prince Rupert, Nov. 28.—C. Swan- son, a G. T. P. rock man, was killed Thursday while working in a coyote hole on the waterfront. A powder explosion hurled his body out of the hole In the side of the bluff for 100 feet across the track. His body waB practically torn to pieces. turn to town today from Seattle and Vancouver where he has been the iniBt month on a business trip. M. New Assistant Engineer. A. Itoby has been appointed assistant engineer to succeed P. T. Gill at Mile 258. Mr. Roby comes here from Bulkley. Oldtlmer Returns. .linimle MacGrcgor, an oldtlmer of his district, returned last week from Spokane where he haa been a sufferer for the past two nionthB with Irheumatlsm. Jim returned to his After His Side-Partner Wm. F. Kennedy leaves today for I Edmonton and will return shortly ! rheumatism. ■'"" '""~"""v;..thern with his wife. Bill declares he haa |old post as foreman ot the Nonn to have his Blde-partner here in or- I Lumber & Mercantile Co. a der to make business a success. Glad to see you back, Jim. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1M8 MAKING SPLENDID PROGRESS The vear 1913. "hich is rapidly drawing to a close, has indeed been an important one in the development of Canada, notwithstanding the financial stringency which prevailed throughout the civilized world during a considerable portion of the year, both our British and foreign trade has increased by leaps and bounds while immigration to this country continues at a rate greater than ever before in our history. The Balkan war and the money stringency that followed aa a consequence had a beneficial rather than a depressing effect upon this country Inasmuch as it demonstrated the ability of Canadian hanks, railways, etc., to withstand such a stringency with scarcely a single lailure or loss and but further demonstrates the sound financial basis on utifch such Institutions are founded. What is undoubtedly the greatest pints.* of our national growth has been the wonderful railway development that has taken place in the last year, and In no part of Canada have tho railways made greater strides than In British Columbia. The map of thia province has been rolled up for two hundred miles by the construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway through the northern part of British Columbia, and we are enabled as a consequence to obtain a Bniall idea of ihe vaBl esources that this country contains. Us lakes and rivers, teeming with ash and wild fowl, present rare bits of picturesque and rugged scenery; its forests densely clad with valuable timber is a veritable haven to the sportsman, and when cleared is well suitable to dairying and mixed farming; its mountains contain a hidden mineral wealth whose value It would be impossible to estimate. Experts have declared lhat there is enough eoal In this district alone to keep up the engines of 'he world till the angel Gabriel's trumpet shall sound "Cease working." These are but a few of the vast resources that this country contains and are but waiting for the hand of the settler. But thc Grand Trunk is but one of a great network of railways that U being constructed to connect and open up for development different sections of this wonderful counjry. But progress has not been confined to railway development alone—many new manufacturl sprung into being in this prov •the past year, in fact in every branch of our agricultural, commercial and Industrial life we have made great progress. Unquestionably Soutii Fort George haa witnessed within the past year a period of unprecedented progress. Thc population has doubled if not trebled, and she has witnessed , ln the springing into being of her sisjter town Prince George a new city In the making. All signs indicate that in the coming year this town will witneBB a great development, and the same Bpirit wheh has been such' a factor in making South Fort Oeorge what it Ib today will still stronger asBert Itself in building up a greater Soutli Fort George. of our residents were born and bred In the United States, and today among the best class of citizens residing In this community are those who came to us from across the line, SHOULD CELEBRATE ARRIVAL OF STEEL. It will not be long now before the gteel will be here and its arrival is an event of no small importance. It will mark an era in the development not only of South Port George but of tbe whole province, and the event should be fittingly celebrated. The presence of Ihe Prime Minister of this province, and other prominent men, would serve to further call the attention of the public to the merits of this district, and we trust that some public-spirited citizen or body of citizens will adopt our suggestion in order that this event shall be made one of more than passing notice. CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the reserve, notice of which appeared in the B. C. Gazette on the 29th day of August, 1907, is cancelled in so far as it relates to the East half of Lot 5316 and the West half of Lot 5314, Cariboo District, in order that the sale of same may be made to the Grand Trunk Pacific Development Company, Limited, for right of way purposes, etc. R. A. RENWICK,., Deputy MiniBter of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, 25th November, 1913. 3mos-dl0-mar 10 TKIBUTK TO AMERICAN BORN Sunset, the Pacific Monthly, a magazine published in San Francisco, contains an interesting article by Alexander Powell, entitled "Chopping a Path to Tomorrow." The article is a description of conditions In British Columbia, and the writer Is well-deservng of congratulations for tho fair and Impartial summary ho gives of thia province and its future outlook. Speaking of the former citizens of the United Stales who have taken up their homes in this province, he Bays: '.'These settlers who are trekking northwards by rail and road are the very pick of the farming communities of our Middle West. Besides being men of fine physique and splendid character, and of a rugged honesty that is characteristic of those closely associated with the soil, they take with them a substantial amount of capital—probably a thousand dollws at least, on an average, either in cash, stock, or household goods. Moreover, they bring what Is moBt valuable of all— experience. Coming from a region where the agricultural conditions are Bimilar to thoBe prevailing ln the Canadian Northwest, they quickly adapt themselves to tho new llffi- Unlike the settlers from the Continent, to whom everything is Strang's and now, and who consequently require some time lo adjuBt themselves to the changed conditions, the American wastes not a moment in contemplation, but rolls up hiB.sleeve-, spits °n hiB hands and goes hammer-ami- tongs at lhe task of making a farm and building a home. He is efficient, energetic, InduBtrlous, businesslike, adaptable and quite frankly admiis that ho comes to the country been use Sealed Tenders addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for Immigration Detention Hospital Building, Vancouver, B. C," will be received at this office until 4.00 p. m., on Monday, December 29, 1913, for the erection of the above-named building. Plans, specification nnd form of contract can be seen and forms of tender obtained at this department, at the office of W. Henderson, Esq., Resident Architect, Victoria, B.C., and on application to Mr. A.,J. Chis- ng Industries haveiholm, carmaker, -Public Building, in this provinc.i in Vancouver-' B. C. ' Persons tendering are notified that tenders will not be considered unless made on the printed forms supplied, and signed with their actual signatures, stating their occupations and places of residence. In the case of firms, the actual signature, the nature of the occupation and place of residence of each, member of the firm must be given. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, payable to the order of the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, equal to ten per cent. (10 p. c.) of the amount of the tender, which will be forfeited if the person tendering decline to enter into a contract when called upon to do so, or fail to complete the work contracted for. If the tender be not accepted the cheque will be returned. The Department do.is not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. By order, R. C. DESROCHERS, Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa, November 19, 1913. 3oal Act: Form of Notico PORT PRASER LAND DISTRIOT TAKE notice that Herbert Michell Rolston of Bella Coola, B. C, occupation Real Estate Agent, intends to apply for a licence to prospect for Coal and Petroleum over the following described lands:-— Commencing at a post planted 160 chains south and 40 chains west of the South West corner of Government Reserve, Murray Lake, thence weat 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence aouth 80 chains more or less to point of beginning, containing 640 acres morc or less. HERBERT MICHELL ROLSTON October 19th., 1913. John Michell Rolston, ageat. WATER NOTICE. undersign*ed, and endorsed "Tenders for Drill Hall, Victoria, B, C." will be received until 4 p.m., on Thursday, December 11, l'Hj. for the construction of a Drill Hall at Victoria, B. C. Plans, specification and form of contract can be seen at the office of Win. Henderson, resident architect, Victoria, B.C.; and at this Department. Persons tendering are notified that tenders will not be consider- i#il unless made on the printed forms, supplied, and signed with their actual signatures, stating their occupation, and place of residence of each member of the firm must be given. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, payable to the order of the Honourable Minister of Public Works, equal to 10 per cent. (10 p.c.) of the amount of tliae tender, which will be forfeited if the person tendering decline to enter into a contract when called upon to do so, or fail tn complete the work contracted (or. li the tender be not accepted the cheque will be returned. The Department does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. By oder, B. C. DESROCHERS, Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa, November 11, 1913. 21 PORT GEORGE LAND DISTRICT District of Cariboo TAKE notice that George McCull- agh, of Edson, Alta., occupation Jeweller, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted 20 chains cast of S.E. corner 0! Lot 5332, thence east 20 chains; thence south 20 chains; thence west 20 chains; thence north 20 chainB to point of commencement. GEORGE McCULLAGH September 24th, 1913. James R. McLennan, agent. !oal Act: Form of Notice FORT PRASER LAND DISTRICT TAKE notice that I, C. E. Cart- fright, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation Civil Engineer, intends to apply for a licence to prospect for Coal and petroleum on the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted 80 ohains south of intersection ot south line of Government Reserve on Murray Lake with south shore of lake: thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains more or less to point of beginning, containing 640 acres more or less. CONWAY EDWARD CARTWRIGHT October 19th., 1913. John Michell Rolston, agent. FORT GEORGE LAND DISTRICT District of Cariboo TAKE notice that James R. McLennan, of Edson, Alta., occupation Prospector, Intonds to apply for permission to lease the following described lands:-- Commencing at a post planted 10 chains north of S.E. corner of Lot 5332, thence north 30 chains; thence east 40 chains, to Door River, thence up-stream to point ot commencement. k JAMES R. McLENNAN. September 24th, 191_. J 1 James R. McLennan, agent. Coal Act: Form of Notice FORT FRASER LAND DISTRICT TAKB notice that 1, John M. Rol- on, of Vancouver, B. C, occupatiob Civil Engineer, intends to apply for a licence to prospect for Coal and Petroleum on the followiog described lands:— Commencing at a post planted 160 chalns6south and 40 chains west of the South West corner of Government Reserve on Murray Lake, thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains more, or less to point of beginning, containing 640 acres more or less. JOHN MICHELL ROLSTON October 19th., 1918. It offurn him better prospects, though ho may not sing "God Bo, Save APPLICATION -for a Licence to take and use water will be made under the "Water Act" of British Columbia, as follows:—Tho name of the applicant is lf'ionecrJ)airy Co.; the nddreao ot the applicant ffl South Fort George, B.C. '1 he name of the stream is Three-mile Lake. The stream has its source in Lake on Lot 629. The water is to be diverted from the lake on the south side, about 100 yards from 6-mile Lake road. The purpose for which the watei will be used is domestic. The land 01 which the water is to be used is described as follows: The southwest quarter of D. L. 632. The quantity of water applied for is as follows: 3000 gallons p<.r day. This notice was posted on the ground on the 5th day of November, 1913. A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and 10 the requirements of the "Water Act" will be filed in thc office of the Water Recorder at South Fort (IcorEe. Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder, or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament RuildinRs, Victoria. B.C. Pioneer Dairy Co. (applicant), dfl By George Haas (agent). 3oal Act: Form of Notice FORT FRASER LAND DISTRICT TAKE notice that I, Robert Lowe, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation Civil Engineer, intends to apply for a licence to prospect for Coal and Petroleum on the following described lands:*— Commencing at a post planted 160 chains south and 40 cnains west of the South West corner of Government Reserve on Murray Lake; thence south 80 chains; thence weet 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains more or less to point of beginning containing 640 acres mor* or laaa. ROBERT LOWB Ootober 19th., 1913. John Michell Rolston, agent. Toal Act: Form of Notice FORT FRASBR LAND DISTRICT TAKB notice that I. Philip Broke Frceland, of Vancouver, B. C. occupation Civil Engineer, intends to apply lor a. licence to prospect for Coal and Petroleum on the following ilescribed lands:— Commencing at a post planted 1C0 chains smith and 40 chains west of the 8outh West corner of Govdrn- mehr reserve on Murray Lake. Thencc south 80 cha ns; thence east 80 chains thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains more or less to point of beginning, containing 640 acres more or less. OctoberP"S::Pl9\rKK FMHLAND John Michell Rolston, a.ent. we can interest you if you are furnishing a Monte a Kitchen a Bedroom FURNITURE FLOOR OILS and LINOLEUMS FINE WOOL BLANKETS and EIDERDOWN COMFORTERS, MATTRESSES BRASS BEDS ENAMELWARE, STOVES, Etc., all at unusually low prices. Come in when you are in town and see us. You are welcome whether you buy or not. James Munro —— Limited ——— Fort George When you Buy Life Insurance :: From a non-resident agent you are at a disadvantage. He's here today and gone tomorrow. The resident agent is here ready to stand behind his contract. He spends in your town the commission produced by the transaction. He can meet your insurance requirements, so be well advised and Buy it from a :: Resident Agent. WILSON & OGSTON AGENTS Great West Life Assurance Co. FIR FLOORING FIR The best timber product of British Colum bia is manufactured almost exclusively bv us in this district. In order to be in _ position to provide the building public with an assorted stock of this excellent lumber both large and well seasoned, our plant will run night and day during this winter, being- supplied with logs by the largest outfit ever operated in the interior. Our prices and quality are right for all material that goes into your house from cellar to roof. e Northern Lumber & Mercantii Company, limited SECOND STREET - - South Fort George C. L MeUUGUUN, S*ott_j W. F. C00KE, Pr„. MlSSBi PEDEN, ._t-tm. DOMINION HOUSE Corner of Dominion Street and Fourth Avenue PRINCE GEORGE The Mecca Cafe IN SUCCESSION TO THE GRILL The above cafe has been taken over by experienced restauranteurs. We solicit the patronage of those who enjoy good food well cooked. TRY US OUT ; WE NEVER CLOSE American Cafe Hamilton Avenue Opposite the B.N A. Come and see us. Always open WILLIAMS & COLE Hamilton Avenue, South Fort George STATIONERY, CIGARS PATENT MEDICINES And the most complete lines of SOAPS and PERFUMES in the city. Geo. B. Williams ' Edgar Cole JOSEPH LA SALLE of Barkerville Issues challenge to all comers for a wrestling match. Terms, time and date to be arranged, FORT GKOHGE LAND DISTRICT District of Cariboo TAKR notice that Prank F. Bur- dett, of Edson, Alta., occupation Merchant, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands:— CommenciuR at a post plantod at U.K. corner of Lot 5332, tbence west 20 chains; thence nortb 20 chains; thence east 20 cbains; tbence south 20 chains to point of eommencement. FRANK F. BURDKTT. September 24th, 1913. James R. McLennan, agent. The management announce that this hotel will be open December 1st. This is the pioneer hotel of Prince George and will be equipped with modern conveniences throughout. No pains will be spared to make the dining-room the Mecca for quality consistent with reasonable prices. The Managers, Mrs. Burton and Miss Higgles, have had extensive experience in hotel management, which assures satisfaction. FARM LAND IN THE FORT GEORGE DISTRICT NECHACO VALLEY Carefully selected land at reasonable prices and on long terms. We own every acre we offer for sale, and can give guaranteed title. R. R. WALKER. Resident Agent of tlie North Coast Land Co., Ltd. . South Fort George, B.C. North Coast Land Co. Ltd. General Offices: 819 to 624 Metropolitan Bldg., Vanconver,B.C London Oflice: « OW Jewry. «nno00, PAID-UP CAPITAL, - - - •1.800,000- v_ W. GOLDBLOO Manufacturer and Importer of the most original line of Ladies' Dresses & Also large stock of Superb Diamonds a: Diamond Set Jewe .Herald Ads Bring Results Georgia Park (Formerly known as 2062) We have already taken orders for about fifteen acres of this property, and you who want to get a few lots close in to the heart of the city can make no mistake in investigating this subdivision. It is, without exception, one of the best investments in Prince George today, and you will never buy acreage at the same distance from the depot at these prices again. We know this, and can prove it to anyone wishing a good piece of level, productive and admirably situated ground. Over a Mile of Waterfront No Hills No Ravines Easy Payments UNION REALTY CO. and L L HAIGHT WITHIN TWO YEARS Kamloops-Kdmonton Line Will Be Through In That Time. Victoria, Dec. 4.—"Within the next year or two this province will possess an up-to-date highway extending from Kamloops to Tete Jaune Cache, and giving connection through to Edmonton," stated Hon. Thomas Taylor, minister of public works, today. "The government has already a Bood road for ninety miles norlh of Kamloops along the banks Of the north Thompson river, and it is to be extended later on to Tete Jaune Cache, where it will meet the highway built by the Orand Trunk Pacilic contractors, east and west. "It is probable that the road will •.« taken over by the province from T|,te Jaune to the Yellowhead. The next two years at the outside should ■w a road In existence from Kam- •«n>s to Edmonton. "The question of roads in the Peace river district is to be taken UP as soon as an investigator who "an been in the district during the year, makes his report, and when the northern provincial members come to Victoria for the session next spring," Has i*'ound-a « di.tinBuiahod BclontlBt, to Whom was awarded tho Noebel prise for medicine this year announces that tuberculosis can be cured with raw meat Juice. The treatment is difficult to follow," he aald, "but I have proved Its effectiveness. Every day the patient must go to a slaughterhouse, obtain ten pounds of fresh meat and then extract the revivifying Juice from lt. This is a long and tedious task. Ten pounds of meat yields about half a pint of Juice, which should be conserved on Ice. "My patients, who were suffering from tuberculosis ot the lungs, were cured by this treatment although lt had to be followed faithfully for three years. "I admit it Is a costly as well as a difficult remedy, but it is a certain one in all but the most advanced cases. I do not believe any serum exists which w-ill cure the dread disease." Tuberculosis kills more than 120,- 000 people in France yearly, according to Dr. Albert Calmette, who is trying to get the French government to give the scientists an uninhabited island off Guinea where experiments may be made with monkeys, with a view to eradicating the white plague with which one ln seven human adults die. Dr. Calmette haa discovered a vaccine which has given calves Immunity from tuberculosis. He has mixed the most virulent Koch bacilli in their food and inocculated them under the flesh; pumping hundreds of millions of germs into their veins. But every calf vaccinated beforehand has not contracted the disease, and post morten examinations failed to reveal the slightest traces ot affection. Dr. Calmette admits, however, that his experiments are not conclusive as to his effective treatment of human beings. THROUGH PANAMA TO VANCOUVER Quebec Board of Trade Favors Establishment of Steamship Line. Quebec, Nov. 28.—The Quebec board ot trade, at a general meeting last evening, discussed the proposed establishment ot a Canadian line of steamers in connection with the opening of the Panama canal which has been endorsed by tbe Canadian Manufacturers' association and adopted the following resolution: "That in vtow of thn approaching opening of the Panama canal to ocean shipping, lt would, In the opinion of the Quebec board of trade, be a wise policy for the government of Canada to encourage steamship Communication between the eastern provinces of Canada and British Columbia so as to cheapen the cost ot transportation between the east and west and to prevent our losing any port'on of the exi ting trade between the provinces, and that If necessary the government should subsidize a line of steamers to run at regular Intervals betwen the St. Lawrence and Maritime provinces and Vancouver through the Panama canai, __a that the secretary bo Instructed to send * copy of this resolution to the Hon. George E. Foster, minister of commerce and trade at Ottawa." LIQUOR LICENCE ACT. (Section 84.) IJOTICE ia hereby Riven that on the Sixth day of December next application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for the grant of a licence for the sale of liquor by retail in and upon the premises known as The Empress Hotel, situate at South Fort George, British Colum- bia, upon the lands described as Lots 15 and 16, Block 10, District Lot 934. Dated this Sixth day of November, 1913. GEORGE WARCUP, d6 applicant. LIQUOR ACT, 1910. (Section 19.) "MOTICE is hereby given that, on the First day of June next, application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for the grant of a licence for the sale of liquor by wholesale in and upon the premises known as The Hudson's Bay Stores, situate at South Fort George, British Columbia, upon the lands described as Lot 417, Cariboo District, which is the property of the Hudson's Bay Company. Dated this 12th day of November, 1913. THE HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY (J. E. Armstrong, Manager), dl3 Applicant. LIQUOR ACT, 1910 (Section 42) NOTICE is hereby given that, on the first day ol December next, application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for renewal of thc hotel' licence to sell liquor by retail in the hotel known as the Hotel Northern, situate at South Fort George, ln the Province of British Columbia. Dated this 80th day of October, 1913 ALBERT JOHNSON nv.1.5 applicant. FORT GEORGE LAND DISTRICT District of Cariboo TAKE notice that Thomas A. Foster, of Edson, Alta., ocrupation contractor, Intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands:— Commencing at a poet planted about 25 chains N.W. ot 8.K. corner of Lot S832, thence west 20 chains; thence north 20 chains; thence east 20 chains; thence south 20 chains to point of commencement. THOMAS A. FOSTER. September 24th, 1913. James R. McLennan, agent. FORT GEORGE LAND DISTRICT District of Cariboo TAKE notice that James R. McLennan, of Bdson, Alta., occupation prospector, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands:*— Commencing at a post planted 10 chains north of S.E. corner of Lot 5332 thence east 20 chains; thence south 20 chains; thence west 20 chains; thence nortb 20 chains to point of commencement. JAMES R. McLENNAN September 24, 1913. James R. McLennan, agent. McEWEN Fourth Street will Repair that for you ROOMS TO RENT AT THE Grand Union Rooming House NICE CLEAN BEDS Third Street - South Fort George FORT GEORGE FUEL COMPANY DRY WOOD In all dimensions. Immediate delivery. Yards: Corner Hamilton and Fourth St. Phone 62. •• City Garage •• All kinds of Gas Engines repaired. • Cars stored at reasonable rates. Gasoline, Oils and Automobile Sundries. Phone 57. HARRY COUTTS, Prop. $ PRINCE GEORGE PRINCE GEORGE will, without a doubt, on the arrival of the steel in the sprinjr, ex- s perience tVie »t»e_tc*l boom aa vet witnessed \n Car._de.; why _e\_y longer the purchasing «g of your lot. Property will never be cheaper. Do not be caught saying two years from n now: "Why I could have purchased that lot for $1000 and it is r.ov worth $10,000." || We are not the sole agents of the PRINCE GEORGE TOWNSITE, but we have what | are considered the best buys in town. * Our offices are headquarters for all information regarding PRINCE GEORGE. OPEN EVERY EVENING RUGGLE 5: 1st. Insertion Nov. 1—Last Dec. 27 $ Offices-Third Street, South Fort George; Central Avenue, Fort George; George Street, Prince George. IH uniiu"" Vuli.- fills Bach From Auctioneer EI m Metropolis .mt' ( ol -,,,, m-nlcl I*"'' Returning here he sold nsite unsold mton, Frank that the railway ed grading Qeorge street, a hard frost reach Prince Georgi Steel ha Mr. est op' Vancouver, nu. from Prince George the 500 lots ni thai In Vuncouver and E A. Ellis of Prince Rupert, auctioneer for the lots in Prince George, states company lias start- tui la; ing sidewalks along George street, tbe principal street in Prince George. He states that gooil progress is being made In railway construction and that unless comes the railway will by Ihe middle of January, aieei u» been laid as (ur us Mile 186, which is only forty milcs cast of Prince George. He ex- , pects that the transcontinental line will be completed from coast to coast by the middle of next year. edares that the great- I itimism has been manifested in ! the future of northern British t'o-! lumbla. He Btates that there is a j Brent demand for Prince George properties und that he had no difficulty in selling r.nn lots in Prince George to people resident in norlh em Uritish Columbia. During three weeks ho took in over $100,000 in caBh, which was one-fourth of the jiaymcnt for the lots bought. Prince George people are very enthusiastic about the future of that town. 8KXDKGAT- INDIANS INSTALLING IMPROVEMENTS Prince Rupert, Nov. 29.—Indians of Skidegate are determined to be civilized. They are now installing improvements that will make their village the most modern Indian settlement on the Pacific coast. It will be somewhat of a shock to those familiar with tin* customs of the Siwash Indians to learn that the Skidegate villagers are spending their own money for light and water systems. Such things are unheard of in Indian towns. The Saturday night bath threatens to become an Institution among a race that has always regarded water us useful only for Ashing purposes and to float canoea. The Indian's recently received (2000 from the provincial government In payment for right-of-way for the government road through their reserve. Upon the advice of ThomaB Deasy, Indian agent, they decided to spend thia money for a light and water system for their village and a Prince Rupert plumber is now at work putting in the pipe fittings and hydrants. Twenty-eight men are busy on the dam that will supply water to the town and 4000 feet of water main has been laid. A quantity of lire host Is included in the equipment of the system. The lighting improvements will be a remarkable advance over native methods. Street lamps of 2000 candlepower win he installed. No native settlement in the North Pacific can compare with Skidegate when these improvements are completed. Smithers, D. C, Dec. 3.—An wx- periment station will be established on the Fairviow farniH near Smithers by the provincial department of agriculture. Tho property is on the inn of George Driver on Tyee lake. A beginning will be made with five ncres, wliich will be cultivated under the drection of H. E. Walker, district agriculturist. The land has been plowed and will he in good condition for planting in the spring. Tho experimental tract.is located on a typical Bulkley valley ranch and is certain to prove of great benefit to tbe farmers of the interior. Various experiments will be carried on, such as testing of seeds, planting of new crops, etc. On his ranch this season Mr. Driver grew 100 biushels of oats to the acre, j In connection with the experiment firm, a meteorological station will be maintained where weather and climatic condition., will be observed. Definite data will then be available aa to the advantages of the district for various lines of agriculture and stock raising. ruiiiutuiiu_n/ii\untt«^ SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B.C. General Hardware and Sheet Metal Workers. All kinds of tin and sheet Iron work done. Camp Stoves, Hot-air Furnaces, Etc. Sole Agents Nagel-Chase Celebrated Gasoline Lighting Systems. U« 3 Christmas FRUITS-Fresh Oranges and App|e8 BASKETS. CARDS. CANDIES TREES-a Great Novelty. NUTS-a full assortment. General Woodwork Shop Store and Office Fixcures. SHOW CASES. Woodworking of all descriptionr. —A. P. ANDERSON— Hamilton Ave. South Fort George FOR CLEAN SPORT GO TO IHE BON TON fowling Alleys Uir standard Brurr;wick-Balke Alleys afford the Delightful sport of Bowling. LADIES' DAY. Tuesdays pnd Fridays, between 2 and 5|the Alleys are reserved for Ladies. S|)FT DRINKS & CONFECTIONERY JERGENSON & ROY FJRANK W. WILSON Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Office : Blair Bldng., South Fort George, B. C, CHRISTMAS SHIPMENTS Do you expect to receive any presents from outsidJi ofCa boo this Christmastime? Or will you be sending any Whichever you do, your happiness at Christmas ^pends^a good deal on their prompt delivery, does it not. you in your desire, the B. C. Express Service is considerably augmented during December. \\ e strive to deliver your express matter on time. Won t you jssurt y quantity. D00Rg Building Papers Ready Roofiings SHINGLES Store Fronts Cottage Front Windows WOOD Four-foot Wood - - $3.75 per cord delivered Fort George Trading.. Lumber Co., Ltd. Phone 11 c. Mcelroy, p>*<™ »> SOUTH FORT GEORGE. Manager. FORT GEORGE. Hamilton Avenue, South Fort George. Central Avenue, Fort George EMPRESS HOTEL Corner Fourth and Hamilton • Sonth Fort George, B. C. A NEW AND UP-TO-DATE HOTEL. On American Plan. Rates on Application. Bright and comfortable rooms and suites at the Empress. G. WARCUP Proprietor V r*____-__:_K___________K.____^ j Do _pu contemplate f BUILDING'? Then investigate'our workmanship and get our estimates DANF0RTH & M'INNIS J2 Contractors _ and Builders Wants New Name. Seattle, Wash., Nov. 29.—Orlando Dammitt of this city lias made ap- j plication before the authorities to have his name changed. It has been the source of continual annoyance, he explained. For instance, it was nothing uncommon on his going down the street to hear someone yell out O Dammitt and it was impossible inr Orlando to tell whether they were calling him or merely g v- ing expression to then* feelings. He was also member of a local Rugby team and whenever ho would make a good play the fans gave rather an embarrassing yell whieh ran something like this: Rah, rah, rah, Dammitt, Dammitt, o h, Dammitt, PRINCE RUPKRT JEWELERS OPENING IN CENTRAL FORT OEORGE J. F. CAMPBELL CIVIL ENGINEER British Colombia Land Snrreyor Land Agent Timber Cruiser McGrogor Buildinrr, Third Street, SOUTH FORT GEORGE. B. C. Club Gale THIRD AVENUE South Fort George | 1836 | Assets Eiceed Sixty-five Million Dollars j 1913 | Ti* Bank of British North America Tour money lt later ln the Bank than in your house or ln your pocket. It ia not tied up. You can get lt out at any time without delay. NOTES diieount ed. Local and Foreign Drafts bought and sold. COLLECTIONS m ade promptly. Money Orders issued. FORT GEORGE BRANCH H0TE FORT GEORGE FmI -JtKfc IM Cwpuy, Liaute-. rrterieton (mm tl (tttm Anns imI _m_mi Umt, Fttt Georfe, : ; Qt_U_H _t ftt-tn- He__» *"« ■ ' The largest, best appointed and most comfortable hotel in ths Northtrn Interior. European Plan. The best metis in the country served at Hotel Fort George. REASONABLE RATES. Tn Kennedy-Blalr's building in Central Fort George, VVark'B, the largest jewelry concern in Prince Rupert, in fact, largest and most reliable house outside Vancouver and Victoria In aH lirtv\R_ Oo\\imVA_, fio. opening the rr.oBt attractive and /ar* gent assorted jewelry stock Iver Bhown In this city, / Their large showing of Platinum and Diamond Necklets, Platinum Dinner Rings and the less expensive Gold Rings, Cuff Links, Scarf, Pin8 Earrings, UraceletB, Urooches.^atcU- es, ranging In prices from $1.00 UP to S450 each, along with Libbey Ctti GlaaB from $2.50 Nappies to ■j**** mont expensive Water and Win" Sets, Fruit Seta, Fern Pots, an° Ladles' Hand Bags, Gold and Sliver Umbrellas, sterling silver and Biive plalo., completely solves the ever- perplexlng problem, "What shall give my friend for CltriBtmas? . Any who have not visited i» store Bhould do su before Chrlstm" ■ Mr. C. li. Wark, who has been' Fort Oeorge all aummer, has cn»Vfu ol thiB ond of the business andm» accord tbe most courteous «e ment to all ChriRtmaB shoppers F. C. WILSON - Prop. I want the public to become familiar with a few of the features of my establishment, ltis the largest restaurant in Northern B.C., lias private dining rooms, is fitted throughout with the most modern arrangements and appliances, assuring sanitary food, quick service sm4 absolute satisfaction. The building is equipped with steam heat and sanitary plumbing. I have been fortunate in securing the services of chefs and bakers unequalled in Canada for knowledge and experience in the culinary arts. Last, but not least, I want to express my appreciation for the large patronage in the past, F. C. WILSON. In this space appear weekly will ^^ announcements of new specialties in the culinary department, Good Feed Stable and Best Accommodation for Horses. Reliable information furnished of Fort George and the surrounding country. Though Smith and Jones may be worth a million dollars they cannot buy their goods any cheaper than YOU can. M.E.BGUM&C0. Phone 42. South Fort George PHONE 16 The B. C Stables BREWED AND BOTTLED IN VANCOUVER BY ~" VANCOUVER BREWERIES LIMITED Light and Heavy Horses for Sale and Hire. Single and Double Driving Howes. / Saddle Horses. Good Buggies.and Surries. / Draying, Freighting and Excavating £g^J WHITE & WESTOBY ___4 M|. Reynolds Descnues ,u_ _.. From Prince Rupert to Fort George. ■■Make hay while the sun shines," . ,,'' motto of everybody along the ■de from Prince Rupert to Fort The contractors are hur- OeorgL' ri ,., their work to the last degree efflclency, the track-layer ia fol- Line up, and the roadhouses are Pi,,g a harvest from the.folk who rave| tho now line," said F. M. Reynolds of Prince Rupert who left lll(.re Saturday, November 8, and ached Fort George In eleven days, November 19. Mr. Reynolds Is a mcmbiT ol' the Prince Rupert firm of Collart & Reynolds, and is shortly to open an office in this district. ■■From Rupert we went by train to Mili' 303, Decker lake, at that Utne the end of steel, reaching there Sunday afternoon. We had spent Saturday night en route at Smithers, the passenger divisional point where ,!,(. nvo trains now in operation on tl,r ursl end meet. Something like 400 poop1" wore dumped off the two trains and Smithers has sleeping accommodation for about 100 and those at $1 per. A big crowd of workmen is at present putting up buildings m fast as possible and also gaping in most of the available beds. "The roadbed from Prince Rupert to Hazelton is fine, but this side of Hazelton much rougher since lt is not yet ballasted. -The thirty miles this side of Decker Lake was ready for the track-layer, so that by now the tracks are probably to Freeport at the head of Bums Lake. We went trom thc end of steel to Freeport by gasoline scow, and from there by foot overland seventeen miles to Pine Creek, where we spent the night at a very nice roadhouse. Our ntxt stop was Kndako, a mile west of Stella. The grade Ib almost completed to this poiut, and Dan Sheedy, who has the contract at that point said he would be finished wth his work by April 1. From Stella we passed through the Stella Indian reserve and came to the G.T.P. town- site of Fraser Lake. We stayed there over night and next day made the thirteen miles to Fort Fraser, wliere we stayed two days. At this poiut we crossed the Nechaco river by ferry. The people here seem generally to effect that the golden spike will be driven In their territory. It seemed probable to me also since Bostrom's contract Is so far behind while most of the others are well advanced. The grade Ib practically completed all along the line and every contractor assured me that he would be finished by April. There are only some 150 miles now to be linked up with the Bteel, so the end should not be long In coming. We made Mile 312 in one day from Fort Praser and Burns & Jordan's camp at Mile 29*1 the next day. A third hlko brought us to Mile 283, a fourth to 249, and the last stage to Mile 236, Fort George, the mecca of our journeyings. "1 shall enjoy telling the people of Prince Eupert how mild I have found the climate here. We heard some dreadful tales of the Fort George winter weather. "Regarding the land I noticed on my trip, apart from the Pleasant wlley in the liulkley country, I saw very little good land immediately nd- lolnlng the railway until after we Passed Hums Lake. From here, however, we found a fine farming country, particularly along the "outh side of Fraser Lake and to the eastern end of It." •Juuea ■ Pincher CrS^ Nm, -Fire breaking out yesterday in the Hudson's Bav sin*-,. i -.it .i . y ore' swept half the town nearly wiping out the whole business section The loss will exceed $33i0OOi lhc ma_ jor portion being covered by insurance. The cause of the blaze cannot be ascertained. The Hudson's Bay Company was winding up a closing out sale, and out o{ the $25,000 stock originally in the store only about $3000 worth was unsold. Many of thc buildings were completely gutted, the following being the list: Hudson's Bay Company, bulking $9000 and stock $3000 loss; insurance $20,000. F, S. Blake, building, $3500; insurance, $1500. Langlon's livery, building $5,- 000; insurance, $3000. J. E. Schultz, stock, $1000; no insurance. M. D. Gray, stock, $600; insurance, $400. Mrs. Lynch, milliner, stock, $800; no insurance. J. Monoghan, shoe store, stock, $3000; no insurance. Partial loss, all insured: I. X. L. Blacksmithing Compaany, loss $500; Jaskson Brothers, $500; Dr. S.G.Mills, $400; A.C. Kem- mis, law office, $1000. Government Defeated. Berlin, Dec. 4.—The German government was defeated in the Reichstag on a want of confidence motion following a disturbance at Zeabern, in Alsace, where the soldlerB were turned out and arreBted a large number of citizens. The chancellor may resign. Toronto, Dec. 4.—(Special) — Sir George Paish, editor of the London Statist, speaking here this week, said that he was extremely optimistic regarding the financial outlook of Canada in the distant future and had no fear for the immediate future. He warned the people of Canada to go slow for a year or so. NOTICE. Anyone taking wood from the Millar property, Prince George, will be prosecuted. Wesley & Wiggins, agents for Charles Mil'ar. REVERSIONARY RIGHTS Pacific Great Eastern Asks Province to Give Up Its Claim to Newport Reserve Victoria, Dec. 4.—(Speciaal)— D'Arcy Tate, general counsel of the Pacific Geat Eastern, is now here in conference with the provincial executive endeavoring to persuade thc province to relin- guish it reversionary rights in the Indian reserve at Newport, where the Pacific Great Eastern intends to spend large sums on terminals. Mr. Tate states that his company will shortly have a lari;e number of men on this work. NEW TRIAL REFUSED Paul Spintlum Must Meet Penalty of the Law for Murder of Constable Kindness B. C. PARADISE FOR SPORTSMEN Game Licenses in Province Total $82,000 for Seven Months. TO SAFEGUARD SHIPPING (J(IV eminent Erects Lighthouse on Island of Queen Charlotte Group. p|"lnce Rupert, Nov. 29.—The sec- om* Rreat HghthouBe placed by the Government to safeguard shipping entering and leaving Prince Rupert 8 now nearing completion and will be BnlBhed In a few weeks. It ls looted on the southermost island of ttl(! Queen Charlotte group. j TJte other beacon haB been built jn tho most northerly point of land In tho »»m,. islands and Is ulrondy In commission. Doth are thoroughly modern in equipment and embody the latest Ideas in their construction and fittings. Each required about two years' time in building. The government is fixing these navigation aids in the north In anticipation of the completion of the Grand Trunk Pacific next seasou, when an entirely new ocean commerce route will be opened to Prince Rupert. Superintendent Fraser of the lighthouse department, expresses Bat'sfactlon with recent comment regarding the ample protection to shipping along the British Columbia coast, as compared with the lack of navigation aids on the other side of Uho Alaskan boundary. Victoria, Nov. 30.—Attorney-general Hon. \V. J. Bowser said today that with five months' returns yet to go of the game license year, the license fees had already amounted to $82,000 In the province. The estimate made at the time the new license fee regulations went into effect this year was only $16,000. The fees for non-resident big game hunters alone have totaled $6440. It la the intention of the government to put as large an amount as possible of this total of $82,000 back Into the work ot building up the province as a sportsman's paradise. Sees Train for First Time. Prince Rupert, Nov. 22.—Ah Luk, a Chinaman who spent thirty-four years mining in the Cariboo and Omineca, is on his way to Vancouver. But the peculiar thing about Luk Is the fact that until he boarded a G. T. P. train at Hazelton he had never seen a railway train. He sailed ty the Prince Rupert Friday morning. PROCEED TO DETERMINE LIABILITY OF OWNERS Charges That Titanic Was I'nsea- worthy Presented to Federal District Court. New York, Nov. 30.—Charge- that the Titanic was unseaworthy was presented to the federal district court lu proceedings to determine the liability of the owners to the heirs of those who lost their l'ves In the disaster. These claims aggregate $17,000,000, and if the courts should determine that the liner was not properly constructed and equipped, it was said that there would be practically no limit to the damage that might be demanded. Counsel for the owners argued that the question of the Tltanlc's staunchness should not be included in the list that the district court must pass on before It goes to the United States circuit court of appeals, which will d.w'l.l* what tho limit of liability shall be. Vancouver, Dec. 4.—(Special) —The court of appeals today refused a new trial for Paul Spintlum, who is awaiting execution for the murder of Constable Kindness at Clinton. December 18 is the date set for the execution. WORK TOO STRENUOUS Chairman of Commission on Indian Affairs Has Tendered His Resignation Victoria, Dec 4.—(Special) — Chairman Wetmore, of the commission appointed to look into Indian affairs in the province of British Columbia, has resigned. He states that he has found the work too strenuous. The commission has already made eighteen interim reports on applications by railway companies for right-of-way entry on Indian reserve lands. BURNED TO DEATH Twenty-five Lose Lives During Fire in Cheap Lodging House In Boston Boston, Mass., Dec. 4.—(Special)—Twenty-five persons were burned to death yesterday in the Arcadia hotel, a cheap lodging house, at the corner of Washington and Laconia streets, this city. B. C. Team Wins First Prize Vancouver, Dec. 4.—(Special) —A six-horse team from the colony farm at Cosuitlam, won first prize at the International Livestock fair, in Chicago. FRENCH CABINET RESIGNS Socialists ~"d Radicals Join Against Premier—Overthrow the Ministry First Woman over G. T. P. To the daughter of a British Columbia cabinet minister, Miss Ellison, the daughter of Hon. Price Ellison, minister of finance and agriculture, fell the honor of being the first white woman to go over the Grand Trunk Pacific route from Edmonton tn Alberta to Prince Rupert. Miss Ellison accompanied her father and brother through to the Pacific over the Orand Trunk Pacific railway to the end of steel hear Prince George and from that point across country to the end of steel at •BurnB Lake, where the western train picked them up and carried them west to Prince Rupert. Paris, Dec. 4.—(Special) — The French cabinet resigned on Tuesday night following the government's defeat in the Chamber on a proposal to exempt holders of the new military loan from taxation. The Socialists and Radicals joined forces against Premier Barthou. No successor has yet been chosen. There may be a general election. P. G.E. President Recovering Vancouver, Dec. 4.—(Special) —P. Welch, president of the Pa- iifii Great Eastern, who has been seriously ill in Spokane, is now improving in health and is prac- tially out of danger. Doing his illness J. W. Stewart will have charge of thc railway's affairs. Excellent progress is being made on the road. An order was given a few days ago forioo flat, box and refrigerator cars. Enough steel is here or on thc way to build the line through to Lillooet. By the month of August next 110 miles will be in operation, according to D'Arcy Tate, general counsel of the railway company. NOTICE is hereby given that applications will be made to the legislative assembly of the Province of British Columbia at its next session for a private bill to incorporate a company tor the purpose of constructing, equipping, operating and maintaining a telephone system throughout the Skeena and Cariboo electoral districts with all necessary powers Including the collection of tolls. Dated Nov. 27, 1913. H. B. A. COURTNEY, janl4 Solicitor for Applicants. tr It's the Pie Crust. =^ We Have Our Own Dairy. TRY CREAM WAFFLES A. G. Smith Pure Motto: Maple Syrup. Quality & Service v — J (T- ~-*\ The Fraser Rooms Fourth Street Next Herald Office All Rooms Electric Lighted and Well Heated. Rates by the Day, Week or Month. . Special Rates to Monthly Roomers. eas For the Christmas Season -AT- Pennes Jewelry Store NUGGET BLOCK You are cordially invited to inspect my stock. WhyPayEent Own your own home! You can build your future home now at the minimum of expense. No building is too large or too small to receive our careful attention. Blue print* and plans furnished. Get our estimates. Bronger & Flynn Contractors and Builders SOUTII FORT GEORGE Fresh Meats Beef Mutton and Veal Wholesale and retail THE D.C. MEAT MARKET FORT GEORGE AND SOUTH FORT GEORGE Fort George Steam Laundry Agencies in South Fort George: Fairhank's Barber Shop, in York ... & Merriam's Pool Hall. ... 1 IofTercamp's Bathrooms .Second Street. McVetty's Pool Hall Riverside. CALLS MADE DAILY ^^^^^_|{S^_K_K^^*SS_t^t__^M^_IB-_tS_ti_i__!--l--tSi 1 MAIL ORDERS I -' We do a large mail order business and guarantee satisfaction. \ Our stock of general merchandise \ is large and up-to-date, which en- \ ables us to fill all orders quickly. I I A A A il illiii^^ ^^vi> We have been appointed exclusive selling agents for that posi ion of the G. T. P. townsite, PRINCE GEORGE, lying east of Connaught Park aid south of Patricia Avenue. This is the choicest business and residential part rf the townsite, being high and level; ill cleared; part of the streets graded, he balance of grading to be completed in the early spring. For prices and terms write or wire SOUTH FORT GEORGE ^_ Give m a trial John A Fraser & Co, Ltd. jj Front Street Quesnel, B.C. i f ft 1 K ft .r. WILLOW RIVER British Columbia The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company are now disposing of the remaining portion of their lots in the new town of Villow River at the confluence of the Fraser, Salmon and Willow rivers. By those who are in close touch of the true conditions, this new town is considered to be one of future importance in Certral British Columbia. In investing in Willow River property'be sure that your property comes to you direct from the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company—make no mistake in this. There is only one official and original Grand Trunk Pacific Railway town of Willow River at the confluence of the Fraser, Salmon and Willow rivers. It is located on Lot 785. Station site was approved by Board of Railway Commissioners under date of March 26th, 1912, Order No. 16179. \._ have no interest in outside subdivisions. For authentic Grand Trunk Pacific Railway maps of billow River and detailed information call on F. W. CRAWFORD SOUTH FORT GEORGE BRITISH COLUMBIA or adi ess Transcontinental Townsite Co. Ld. Authorized Agents Grand Trunk Pacific Railway WINNlPEfl =^ AMERICAN PLAN EXCELLENT CUISINE Corner Hamilton & Third South Fort George, B.C. The newest and most modern hotel in the northern interior Rates $2.50 and $3 Monthly >■_ weekly ratci •■ «p- pltcatlon Beat of wine., liquor, tnd cigars Albert Johnson, prop. J havi YY 1*01 cliiiii 11 BATHS I,, Hold Hotwr. Kit,I,. St ml) I' I" jlllCU u WlnnpeR h lar bill t» volume in few days Intact, bui now Botlsfi ia B pop ib ,,! that Hibli« .. nh in tha ■_■ lie ■ ■ li- ii lo| lie a 'll! is ■•li Prince George townsite. Apply to Wesley & Wiggins, South Fort George. Fort George. ll.C. Victoria, B.C. P. P. Burden, Mpt. P. C. Green, Mgr. Nelson, B.C, A. 11. Green, Mgr. Green Bros., Burden & Co. Gvil Engineers, Dominion & B. C. Land Surveyors Surveys of Lands, Mines, Townsites, Timber Limits, Etc. EVENING SCHOOL It is proposed to start an Evening School in Soutii Fort George. All desiring information as to courses, etc., apply to A. OGSTON at Public School from 3:30 to 4 p.m. BATHS Porcelain tub. .Hotel Kobarts. [City Express and FOR ^-*i.i; governmi m lul. d also hip t •am 01 new havni 8S ill wagon; al SO SI llll Prince G Seventh eorg md Di minion George . POUND Al out fon • mile Mile 18G, coll U ! itch puppies. pay costs Own tal 0 a'.u. Menard, ' onoi ua . ■:•■ 0111 cheii]); horseffl li baker is in li ''in, I'i :nce It easl of i .'.ht ■■ : to Ti ny lt 11- Cartage Company Services, 11 3at- KNuX PRESBYTERIAN CHOW South Fort Geor a, _., 7:30 p.m., every Sa bath school and Bible class, 2:30 p.; m. Strangers and visitors madi welo mc _■ C Justice, H _-, miff ister. Express Delivery Baggage Transfer General Draying C. T. RUSH - Proprietor *»J_ <_* __.* Sole Agents for Prince George Townsite (Synd.) We have some inside property at prices which can't fail to make you some money-and we can guarantee delivery. Four lots on Eighth Avenue . ■ $700 eachl Three lots on Fifth Avenue, two blocks from'George Street . $2600 eacn. Two lots on Sixth Avenue, near Vancouver, $1250 each. A few lots at $165 each. CALL AND MAKE YOUR SELECTION. Remember we are the largest owners of Farm Lands in Northern B.C. Office: Corner Hamilton Avenue and Third Street, SOUTH FORT GEORGE. ^ PHONE 51 WANTED.-Girl for general house, work, must be competent cook. Apply to Mrs. George, Engineer^! Camp, Prince George. The Saving You Can Effect by Buying Your Christmas Presents at Pennes Jewelry Stop Wil! Surprise You I have the most complete stock of High Grade Jewelry, Plate Goods and Cut Glass in Northern B. ('. NUGGET BLOCK vm_m Kennedy, Blair & Co., Ltd. If we were only possesses of a fertile imaginatii n we could write a book on the Kennedy- Blair Store. But be-l ing void of this accon M ment we are compelled to sti<| to cold dry fads and grig realities, | Rut eve, these have the!] attractiveness when you cori sider the a • f ■ .l(h we have to pi :k fn n ai I tb amount of money we can sav you by trading at our stores, Hen* are a few things tha i we are long on for young men and on which we intend t) give bargains: Hay and oati, nails, stoves, including cam) comforts, heaters and cookioi', range:; of nil kinds; corrugated iron roofing and tarpapei, granite and tin wa-e, shot shells, coal oil, gasoline, men'8 furnishings of all kinds. ) Catt \n ar.d examine/ our I stock. ' Kennedy, Blj_ir & Co., Lt-tff E, A. CONNOR Automobile, Livery and Rush Express Work The City Garage Phone 57 South Fort George GO TO THE GERMAN BAKERY For your Fresh :: Bread and Pastry FRED. 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Telephone 52 Soutli. P.O. Box 43, South Fori Genrge — WALTHAM — RAILROAD WATCHES! At Eastern Prices Ritchie & Clark JEWELLERS Hamilton Av., South FortGeorge TRANSPORTATION BR0UNE The old-fashioned firm will place you right. EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Hammond Street Fort George Xmas Suggestions For All 1 FANCY BOXES OF CHOCOLATES, DRESSING CASES, PIPES, MANICURE SETS, SHAVING MIRRORS, CUT GLASS and other useful Presents. You are safe when buying at THE FORT GEORGE DRUG CO. Capital Paid Up: $11,560,0(10 Capital Authorized: SB.00O.0OO Renerve and Undivided Profits: tia.no._9 The Royal Bank of Canada Incorporated 1869. -WITH WHICH IS UN1TED- The Traders Bank of Canada SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED Head Oflice s Branch, RAY, Manager Fort Georlfe Branch, D. MURP Montreal South Port George Branch H. C. SEAM A N, Manage Steam Wood-cutting Machine FOR SALE OR RENT 112 horse power boiler, 6 horse power engine. Apply WM. CORBETT, Fort George Livery |NE of the choicest locations in the Fort George District, being Lot 2172, Crown granted, containing 252 acres, and having a mile of waterfrontage on Six-Mile Lake. For sale at $21 an acre, on terms of one-third cash and the balance in one and two years. Six per cent, interest. Also Six sections of land (5068 acres), eight miles northeast of Government Buildings at South Fort George, for sale at $7 an acre, all cash; or $7.50 an acre on terms of one-quarter cash, balance in equal payments at 6,12,18 and 24 months, with interest at 6 per cent. The above snaps are for quick sale only and subject to confirmation by the The Northern Development Company, Limited 403-4Q4 Carter-Cotton Building - - - - Vancouver, B.C. Build Yourself a Home The advance, made liy the build'"''*',',',',' !'.! ,'u}» 'Hy "re In conformity with the Konerally mnrovod faclllttoaol Humilv. ' _«tr<-** .1. ,'","! ""cure ..wry mi.rn.it.- hero for thylju r> tt__« BREWSTE* AND PELHAM '__£ "r If You Want a Square Meal -GO TO THE - SMITH and RAMSAY THIRD STREET You'll see HECK MACRAE and ARCHIE WRIGHT there. They'll Treat You RIGHT! ofndALaieTowN In 1901 Vancouver had a population of 27,000; today it has over 150,000. In 1903 its assessed property was $22,936,835. Today it is near $250,000,000. British Columbia had 178,657 people in 1901, today it has over 400,000. Last year British Columbia produced over $300 for every man, woman and child in the Province. Yet, up to now, British Columbia has had only one railway—the Canadian Pacific—which barely skirts the United States boundary. Vancouver is only 156 miles above Seattle, while t h e Northern boundary of the Province is over 600 miles further North. The Grand Trunk Pacific is the first railway through the immensely rich Central British Columbia. Its Pacific Coast teminus, Prince Rupert, is 550 miles north of Vancouver. Trains are now running from Prince Rupert east to the first freight and passenger division point, Smithers. The entire line, from Atlantic to the Pacific, will be completed in 1914. Smithers—named by the Grand Trunk Pacific aftet its highest official, Mr. Al fred Waldron Smithers Chairman of its Board of Directors, is the railway's only division headquarters between Prince Rupert and Prince George, a distance of some 460 milcs through one of the richest belts ni Western Canada. Smithers is the dominating centre of the famous Bulkley Valley, the flrst large agricultural area ol the Grand Trunk Pacific cast of Prince Rupert. The Bulkley Valley has 300,000 acres of rich argicul- tural land, proven large deposits of coal, silver and lead and almost inexhaustible water supply. Smithers was selected by the railway company ior its freight and passenger divi- son headquarters and tin town is owned by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. It is one of the only two such division points on the Grand Trunk Pacific in British Columbia, the other Prince George. A new railway through a new, virgin, rich, country has created an opportunity for you to share in the prosperity that will he treated when its new line is opened and the gigantic resources of the country developed. being THE OPPORTUNITY IS SMITHERS Smithers combines the two supreme advantages that have created large cities in the West—tributary natural resources and support and backing of a transcontinental railway. Smithers has the stupendous wealth of the rich Bulkley Valley behind it — agriculture, mines, water water power. It also has the backing and support of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, not only because it is the railway's official town, but also because it is one of its only two freight and passenger division point in British Columbia. The railway company will spend upwards of $250,000 at Smithers for shops, round house and other terminal improvements and freight and passenger division point facilities in Smithers, besides employing over 200 men at this point. Approximately $50,000 has already been spent in improvements at Smithers, clearing the site, grading c walks streets, building etc. Smithers is a hustling, busy community today. In June it had less than ten people, today it has over 450. It has a bank, a sawmill, two newspapers, a large number of stores and homes. Over seventy-five new, permanent buildings are under construction. Every train brings new people and new settlers. Smithers will have an electric light plant and a modern water system, It will have railway -Imps and a railway payroll. It will be the distributing point ior the entire Bulklcv valley. Being thc nearest large agricultural area to Prince Rupert, Bulkley Valley is bound to become that city s chief source of supply for its foodstuffs. Its products will come through its natural, logical centre—Smithers. Central British Columbia is just entering a period of wonderful activity through the opening of thc Orand Trunk Pacilic. Now is the time to heed thc opportunity at Smitheri through the safest, cleanest and most satisfactory medium of investment—real estate in an established community* Anticipate the rush of settlers who follow in thc wakeol a new railway with a good location in Smithers now. Hie secret of the great fortunes of the West is the buying"1 real estate in growing towns before their greatest growth. The best opportunity at Smithers is now—before the new transcontinental is completed. Price of lots is low. I*-'"11* are one-fifth cash, balance in 6, 12, 18 and 24 months Cal today for reliable, descriptive literature about Smthers and Central British Columbia or send for it today, ft is trK Use the coupon. OFFICIAL AGENTS ALDOUS and MURRAY, Limited VANCOUVER, B. C. LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES SOMERTON & WATSON Gore & McGregor Block Third Street SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B.C. . js/W 6BS Blrkn BMn*. gum Vancouvtr, B.C. /rt]jr Pleaw «ond me, p/Af without obligation- £i/Ay lour -Jeaertptivo Mora ny^jW tui'B about Smlthen, also At *m