High in heat quality, low in waste—Prince ton Coal ;$& Aim high, nothing is gained by low range of thought or action 14 th Year No. 6 PRINCETON, B.C., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, 7, 1913. PER YEAR;: $2, Cash Single Copy, 5C Opportunity rarely repeats itself: Invest today PROVINCIAL HOUSE IS BUSY WITH THE MILK SUPPLY CAUSE OF EPIDEMICS Revision of Civil Service Salaries—Members Attend Party Meetings (Staff Correspondence of Star) Victoria, B C, Feb. 4 —The cow, that noble animal s.cretingthe glandular fluid with which we dilute our coffee, her master ihe agriculturist and the milkman, all came in fora grilling in the House on Monday, when the report of the Milk Commission, appointed over six months ago to investigate the operation and source of supply of this important and necessary food, was presented for the consideration of the members. The worship of the golden calf in Egypt, it is said, called down a severe retribution upon the heads of the erring Israelites, but it was shown that the milk of the calf's mother had brought down scarlet fever upon New Westminsterites, and the milk has also been responsible for a very heavy death rate among infants, the province over. In the case of New Westminster Scarlet Fever epidemic, a report compiled by Dr. McQuarrie, the medical health officer for that city was read in which he attributed the presence of the disease directly to impure milk supplied by a farm in Surrey municipality. Dr. McQuarrie stated that on Saturday, January 4, one case of scarlatina had been reported to him, and from that date to the 17th inst. 48 more cases had been brought in. Tracing the source cf con tagion he had found that three milk dealers in the city had been securing milk from a certain farm in Surrey, and o_ visiting this place he had found two children of the proprietor in an advanced stage of the disease. He.had immediately quarantined the place and destroyed the morning supply of milk which.j^as just going out to New Westminster. The mortality of among infants as compared with the total death rate of all ages throughout the province was most startling, according to the statistics compiled by tbe commission, it being shown that during the year 1912 the visitations of tbe grim reaper to the various cities had been in many cases at the instance of impure milk, which bad done its work among the little ones The following is the total death rate as compared with infant deaths attributable to impure milk: Vancouver, 49 Qut of 1.719; Victoria, 18 out of 617; New Westminster, 8 out of 506 ; Kamloops, 18 out of 551 ; Nanaimo, 8 out of 272. Among the recommendations brought in by the commission were: rigid inspection of slaughtered cattle, supervision of supply and methods of production, transportation, and storage, restriction of importation in low grade products, and the appointment of sufficient analysts to carry out the necessary work, and who were also to be empowered to mike compulsory tests. The slaughter of cattle affected with tubercular diseases, and compensation to the owners of such cattle, were other proposals brought in by the commission. Another important amendment to ex istiug legislation was brought in by the attorney-general, on Monday, in the form of several alterations to the Act governing the operation of pool rooms. In this a flat rate of $50 for license in place of the old rate of $5 per table was recommended. Mr. Bowser pointing out that the amendment had been brought in to meet the requirements of conditions arising from the manner in which these places of business were conducted. On Tuesday, whilst the members from Vancouver were visiting the m .inland for the purpose of attending the a'nnual meeting of their party organization, the Hon. Dr. Young succeeded in havlug his bill to amend the Civil Service Act, passed its second reading. This bill provides for an entire revision of the salaries paid to civil servants throughout the piovince. Under the present act junior clerks and stenographers enter the service at the salary of $35 Per month, receiving annually a rise of $4 per month thereafter until a maximum of $75 is reached. The new act will allow these juniors to enter at a salary of $60, with an annual increase of $5 per month until a maximum of $80 is reached. Provision is also made for extra renutneration for first and second class clerks as well. Sir Richard McBride, supported the amendment in an eloquent speech, called forth in reply to statements made by Mr. Parker Williams, the member for Newcastle. A BOLD COUGAR. A. F. McKanzie, the 'Laird cfTnlla hard,' is a dead shot, otherwise a sad tale would h .ve resulted from an encounter with a big cougar last week. While cutting wood near home a cougar sprang onto the end of the tree he felled and began making faces at him, crouching the while and licking his jaws as if hungry. The laird usually packs his trusty rifle and this time it saved him a serious misup Grabbing the weapon he took de.dly aim, plunking the feline monster one tn the mouth knocking out a tooth and carrying awa\ the rear of the animal's head—cougar was a corpse. The beast measured 8 ft. 3 in. from tip to tip and has fine fur. Mr. McKenzie will obtain the bountv, $15, besides selling the the skin for about $20. MINING POLICY MAY INCREASE OUTPUT MANY MILLIONS BIG GEOLOGICAL MEET Voigt Camp Deal Incomplete, Mining News Scarce, Local Notes Mining Committee of the legislature is urged to adopt a policy that will increase the mineral output of the province from foo.ooo.ooo to $100,000,000 a year. The Princeton Coal & Land Co. keep a steady output of about 300 tons of coal daily. When the Wenatchee branch of the Great Northern is finished a big country will be opened up for Princeton. Fred Keffer mining engineer and geologist for the B.C. Copper Co., was at Voigt camp and Copper mountain this week on an official visit to the company's properties. Drilling and assay work are going on steadily and the ground tested for body. The ore is somewhat refractory and the values largely hinge on smelting qualities Referring to the Voigt camp deal, Mr Keffer stated that it was still ' up in the air.' E. F. Voigt returned from tbe coast and went to Voigt Camp last Friday. By a move in the form of a petition which starts at the head of the lakes another attempt is being made to induce the Dominion government to reduce permanently tbe duty on cement from 50 cents a barrel. Tbe petition, which is said to have a large number of signatures of both contractors andconsumer through- the Canadian prairie west, is to be presented to the government early in the spring. The annual general meeting of the B.C. Portland Cement Co., was held in Vancouver yesterday. Oscar Lachmund, the new general manager of the B C Copper Co. at Greenwood, was in Princeton on his first visit to these parts in the early p.rt of the week. Before coming to Greenwood he was at Salt Lake city, Utah, in charge of mining operations for the Guggenheims. The geological congress of delegate from all parts of the world at Toronto next summer, will be of great importance to all mineral sections of the country. A party of them will be conducted through the Similkameen. Some effort will, no doubt, be made to afford them every information regarding Princeton and district Samples of ore and other minerals should be assembled here for their inspection, then they will be in shape to carry with them tangible impressions of the country. REAL ESTATE NOTES. D. M. French has sold his lot and building on Bridge street, next to A. E. Howse & Co., to a Penticton party through McLean & Russell, real estate agents. J. B. Wood sold his house and two lots on Endcliffe avenue, to D. M. French, who will occupy it as a residence. The sale of lots I and 2, block 10, for $5,200 cash, is perhaps the high water mark of prices for real estate in Princeton. It is an indication of what may be ex pected when property is in boom demand. Major T. E. Naish has purchased the French block through McLean & Russell, the real estate agents. McLean & Russell have put through several real estate deals recently, among them being lots 17 and 18, block 24, $600 cash ; and lots 27 and 30, block 19, $1150 Five lots in Ashnola were recently sold to local parties through the agents, McLean & Russell. RAILWAY POINTS. Weidenhoff and Jacobson, contractors on the V., V. & E. beyond Coalmont, have two steam shovels at work, and also employ a considerable fcrce of graders: The sevete weather and snow has hin" dered construction. The Great Northern has agreed to complete the Oroville—Wenatchee branch in 1913. When done the Oroville people are going to celebrate the event. E. E. Coley is still surveying routes for the Kettle Valley around Copper mountain. Canada built nearly as many miles of railway in 1912 as the United States. And still the cry is for more in the Similkameen. Two hundred thousand U.S. farmers are coming to Canada this year. What a harvest for the railways carrying them and their effects. J. V.Welch, an old time railroad contractor, died at Port Arthur on Feb. r. During the 12 months ended December 30 last, 1,034 miles of new railroad were built and put in operation in Alberta according to official figures given out by Premier Sifton, who stated that' on Dec. 30 there were 3,020 miles of railroad in Alberta. These figures show a remarkable increase over those of the past few years. In 1910 there were only 1,668 miles of railroad in Alberta. In 1911 this had increased to 1,986 and at the end of 1912 to 3,020. The standing of the three roads in the province on December 30 last was as follows: Canadian Pacfic, 1,470 miles; Canadian Northern, 912 miles ; Grand Trunk Pacific, 638 miles. Geo. J. Bury, vice-president of the C.P.R., has gone a pleasure cruise in the southern Pacific and will be absent about two months. 1 _____r.T_T__-*__ __. _J- THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR Fa .ruary 7, 1913 LOCAL AND GENERAL. Frank Bailey. M.E., has gone to the coast where he will have his pamphlet, descriptive of the resources of the Similkameen, printed. Mr. Bailey is a well- known hustler and booster and is deserving every encouragement for his laudable enterprise. There should be more men animated with his spirit and then hard times would turn into good time. L. Marcotte, manager of the Coalmont hotel, was in town recently on a business visit. W. A. McLean, has recovered from rheumatic indisposition and is at the front with his construction gang on the transprovincial trunk road. In spite of years he is spry as a colt in a clover field, and bids fair to live a century. His opinions on public questions are esteemed and on social-religions matters they are characterized by breadth and depth of thought. He is finishing a big bridge and it the weather prrmits hopes to keep up roadbuilding till spring, when the work will be pushed all summer Ten below zero Wednesday morning is probably the last cold dip for 1913 Taking the weather average for the winter, so far, it has been 'just right.' Rev. Mark Jukes expects to leave the end of this mouth, when probably Rev J. Williams will resume his pastorate. The Oddfellows' annual ball on Feb. 14 is a matter of considerable social interest and is sure to be well patronized. An old black crow, the first of the season observed in town, flew down the river on a recent cold morning. There whs a sort of grinding, creaky sound at flap of his wings, which may have been caused by the frosty breeze while on his airy flight. If possible to communicate with birds our sporting editor would advise them to keep away until next full moon. The French block, owned by Major T. E. Naish, has been leased by the agents McLean & (Russell, to King & Gibson, who will take possession Feb. 15. Bill Scruby came in Monday, from ' Parklands,' his country seat seven miles from town. Hughie Campbell, veteran of Cariboo and a hundred mining camps, was in town from Ashnola on Sunday. King & Gibson, the well known lumber, builders' hardware, paint and oil dealers, will shortly move into more central premises on Bridge street, where they will be pleased to serve the public as in the past. Bailiff J. B. Wood sold the remnant of the Elite Cafe in satisfaction of debt contracted by the fleeing Moores. Star is in receipt of a long letter from Wm. Murray, describing the country round Meadow Lake, Sask., where he is now visiting his son. The letter is in fulfilment of a promise to many friends around Princeton and will appear in due time. The Knights of Pythias will institute a lodge in Princeton soon. Enough Pythians are already here to begin, and with the influx of population a strong lodge is assured. John Freeman, of the Bank of Commerce, Keremeos, is taking holidays here and enjoying winter sports, skiing, &c. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE SIR EDMUND WALKER, C.V.O., LL.D., D.C.L., President ALEXANDER LAIRD General Manager JOHN AIRD Assistant General Manager VIENNA BOARDING HOUSE. Rooms and firstclass board by tbe day, week or month. Street in rear of court house. Miss SchoTzko. The poor man's beverage <** d* Nourishing, BEER ;_lll The rich man's tonic _* j* Satisfying, Strengthening The NELSON BREWING Co., "™ Families supplied. Hotel orders promptly delivered. Patronize home make- ________ Townsite Come and make your choice now. Lots selling from $25.00 to $100.00 Fire, Life and Accident Insurance McLean & Russell Real Estate Princeton CAPITAL, $15,000,000 REST, $12,500,000 SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNTS Jl Interest at the current rate is allowed on all deposits of $1 and upwards. Careful attention is given to every account Small accounts are welcomed. Accounts may be opened and operated by mail.^' Accounts may be opened in the names of two or more persons, withdrawals to be made by any one of them or by the survivor. „ 1 J. D. ANDRAS, Manager, PRINCETON BRANCH. THE ROYAL BANK Incorporated in 1869 Head Office—Montreal, Que. CAPITAL PAID UP—$11,500,000. . Reserve-$ 12,500,000 Total Assets-$ \ 75,000,009 A General Banking Business Transacted. Savings Department in Connection. Accounts of Out of Town Customers Receive Careful Attention. J. C. ROBERTSON, Manager Princeton Branch <3_vw 1 Fresh Beef, Pork, Mutton, Fish and Cured Pork and Fish IN LARGE VARIETY BEST HAMS and BACON P. BURNS & Co., Ltd. General Meat Dealers. if A. I wiiitc's Furniture Store The only store in Princeton that carries a complete stock of, and gives its attention to FURNITURE and HOUSE FURNISHINGS PERSONAL INSPECTION INVITED Subscription for Star $2 a Year February 7, 1913 THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR LOCAL AND GENERAL. C. B. Maxwell has opened a restaurant, the Elite, in the old stand, where he will serve meals. Give him a call. Born—Ori the 30th ult., the wife of A. Heywood of a daughter. At Ladjsmith, B.C., the ladies have organized a Progress club, having tired of the slow, pokey methods of the sterner and dilatory sex. In future parents must register births within 30 days or be liable for a penalty. Bread is the ' staff of life ' and good bread will prolong life. J. Knudson is a breadmaker of excellent reputation and the breadwinners will be pleased to know that he will supply and deliver to all parts of the town. Family trade invited. Bakery, Tapton avenue. Eric _nderson arrived back from Chesaw, Wash., on Saturday, and is glad to be in the land of the free once more. He is likely to settle down here. Chas. Chnsfield is still in the hospital, and his condition is such as to cause his friends anxiety- ' Colleen Bawn ' drew another large audience at tbe moving picture show Monday night. High class drama and views of the woild's latest events make this cheap and popular form of entertainment interesting as well as educative. Jas, Stott, a former resident of Princeton died at Hedley on the 24th ult. He was an old Caribooite. and had followed the lure of gold mining in many camps. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Merritt, Penticton aud half a dozen other towns have received large appropriations for public buildings. Where is Princeton's ? It is probable that the transprovincial road will be finished by contract. So says the Minister of public works. The Pie Social given by the Ladies' Auxiliary, last Friday night, in aid of the hospital was well attended, and proved a profitable and enjovable function. The pies netted between $35 and $40, and were auctioned by Hugh Hunter, who is expert in obtaining the full value of the fine pies contributed by the ladies of Princeton. The thanks of the Auxiliary is extended to all who so kindly assisted in making the occasion successful. Miss Faulds. matron of Princeton general hospital, has tendered he'r resignation io take effect at end of current month. F>M. French, merchant of Hedly, was in town yesterday. The Princeton hockey club plays Keremeos today and Hedley tomorrow. Rev. R. J. McLean left on Wednesday for the scene pf his governmental work in Saskatchewan, having left the ministry to follow the appointment of inspector of insurance. During his short stay here be made many friends who wish him every success. Who his successor will be has not yet been made known. The thermometer slipped a cog Thursday morning a,t 5 am. and fell to 20 deg. below. It 'just did that to clear the atmosphere of aDy microbes or disease germs of any kind. That is the benefit of having a climate which provides nothing but the best of purest ozone. Fresh eggs are selling at 60c dozen. "X:&3fS east and lumbermen are praying for snow. The price of apples at St. John, N.B.,was fl.15 perbarrel. It is pro babl Mr-. Cook will return at leisure unless he should get a hurry up marconigram from some Courier subscriber. Meanwhile we wish him safe home. per SEES THINGS EN ROUTE. F. P. Cook, writes from the Atlantic on board the Tunisian, that he had a fine trip from Spence's Bridge to St. John. He was amazed at the growth of Calgary, where he saw a hote! in course of erection by the C.P.R., with 1,000 bedrooms in it. There is very little snow in the SPECIALS. BREAD—Good homemade bread supplied at J. Knudsons, Tapton avenue. Try it and be convinced. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Easy terms, a number of good, second hand safes. Write Vancouver Safe Works, Ltd., Vancouver, B.C., for list. SALESMEN WANTED, calling at country points to sell the Wonder Burner. Hustlers can make $io a day. Address J. M. KAINS & CO., 1100 Ham- lton Street, Vancouver, B.C, WEIR,, THE TAILOR—Metropolitan styles, Ai goods. Weir'builds' clothes to fit your form. To be well dressed and clean are mighty factors of comfort and success. Weir cleans clpthes. In the building next the Royal bank, Bridge St. The agency of the Kootenay Steam Laundry has been transferred from the A. E. Howse Co. to Len Huston. Laundry basket will leave Princeton Mondays. Anyone wishing to send laundry kindly leave at Len Huston's, Cigars & News * j. ^*************************j*****j>*****?*******************j********** <&*************************.**.**.**.**.**.**.**.**.**.****************** 1 COALMONT HOTEL COALMONT, B.C. First-class accommodation for all guests Hotel is new and well furnished. Near station Excellent cusine and bar supplied with the best The Coalmont Hotel Co., Ltd. FOR SALE $ 1000 each will buy three of the bes business lots in Tulameen, B C. Act buickly, Applv 'Opportunity' Similkameen Star, Princetou, B.C. FURNISHED ROOMS. "FOR SALE the furniture and lease of rooms in the Howse block. For particulars applv to Mrs R. O. Nelson. Kenlev avenue. STRAYED.' Strayed from Two Mile, below Granite, One Grey Mare, branded 3 near shoulder. Dark Chestnut Geldiug, blaze, white stockings, j. i Sorel, branded tr! near shoulder. Buckskin, branded 00. $20 Reward. H. W. Guthrie, Jan. 23, 1913. Granite Creek. FOR SALE. The following second hand machinery in good working order :—One 22in. Tur bine wheel $150 ; One 10 horse power portable J. I. Case boiler and engine— boiler does not leak a drop $350.00 ; One heavy drag saw machine with two saws $.10.00 ; One two horse Allegator steel baler $220.00. Nine months time given on approved notes or 10 per cent for cash. R. G. Sidley. Sidley, B.C., Jan. 15:1913. WOOD FOR SALE. Dry or green wood in cord or carload lots. Orders left at Len Huston's. ' Perkins & A_,_,ison. &*Z*<^Z"Z<<*<">>Z"Z"Z^ BAINH OF MONTREAL Y Y 1 A Y Y ►_> f Y Y Y Y Y Y *z* ESTABLISHED 1817—HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL R. B. ANGUS, Esq., President Sir EDWARD CLOUSTON, Bart , Vice-President H. V. MEREDITH, Esq., General Manager CapitaI S " $16,000,000.00 Reserve and Undivided Profits - $16,000,000.00 SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT Deposits received from $i upwards. Ranching ahd Mining Business given every attention BANKING BY MAIL Deposits may be made and withdrawn by mail. Out of town accounts receive every, attention. A General Banking Business Transacted i PRSNCETON BRANCH B. E SMITH, Manager Y Y A I I ♦ *** Y *Z* t Y <_.♦ 1 <~^*;^^ t I I ■t T f f T f 1 I f *i* I 1 A I A B.C. Portland Cement Co. now constructing large plant for manufacture of Cement; first unit of 500 barrels per day capacity will be in operation within a few months Townsite is prettily situated and will afford homes for a large number of residents when cement making, coal mining and allied industries are in full operation The natural growth of the district and progress of the country alone will make an investment in East Princeton profitable. No better time than now to buy f 9 I 1 I I f Y f Y *t* t Y 1 Y *** 1 Y Y f 1 ^ ^ Write or interview C R* Briggs/ Gen* Agent 615 Hastings St. W. Vancouver, or D. G. McCurdy, Resident agent, East Princeton B.C. v*m ___*. February 1913 THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR 8,. v THOMAS' BROS. Carload Of Purity Flour received Your bread keeps moist longer, for you use more water than with weaker flour. It swells into more loaves more nourish- ing loaves and bigger ones. Because Purity is strong jflour Bf?* B*T*^ "More Bread and Better Bread" THOMAS H1#S., N CPCft .ills PRINCETON, B. C. . PROFITABLE POULTRY RAISING. For the months of December and January the ' White Leghorns,' have done good work at the Princeton Poultry Farm, in spite of unfavorable weather during January. From 125 mature-, pullets 85 dozen eggs were gathered in December, and 104 dozen in January making a total of 189 dozen,for the two months, which, every thing considered, is a very good average. These eggs have been put up n dainty little cartons, and sold Ihroueh P. Burns & Co., finding a very ready market at good prices, every egg being guaranteed and placed in the hands of customer the same day as laid ; this make them appreciated by those who want the reliable article. SMILES. Wife—' Why, George, whatever in the world are you trying to do ? ' Husband—' Putting this cover on my umbrella, of course.' Wife—' That isn't, an umbrella cover. It's my new black silk skirt.' . PhimMiu] and Healing, Sheet Meta ■ worH, Tlnsmithing I Shop corner Angela Av. and Bridge St., in ' Murdock's blacksmith shop' I jjjr T. DIGNAN /§§ PRACTICAL WORKMAN—PROPRIETOR. Work Guaranteed Consult us about your work r. , Princeton Carriage And Iron Works KNUDSON & CO., Proprietors OOOOOO Horseshoeing, Etc. General Blacksmithing. Carriage Building and Repairs All Work Neatly & Promptly S Phone 28 Executed. The Brooke strain Of Single Comb, White Leghorns for beauty and utility. Address Princeton Poultry Form PRINCETON, B.C. SIMILKAMEEN GUIDE===M.iniftf fen:Tour" ists and Sportsmen. PacK horses provided. Apply C. M. SNOWDEN P O. Box 17, Princeton, B. C. DOMINION HOTEL D. McRAE, Proprietor TULAMEEN, B.C. LIVERY IN CONNECTION Miners', Prospectors' and Travel- \ ers' Home \ RATES : $1 to $2.50 per Day THE GATEWAY TO THE Tulameen Gold and Platinum Mines. NEW BARBER SHOP MRS. GERSING Located Between the Court House and Post Office FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED 'Ah, Jack, old fellow. Haven't seen you since your wedding day two years ago. How goes matrimony ? ' 'Very well, thanks. But, jovfc its expensive comfort. The dressmaker alone. If I had known ' ' You would have remained single, eh ? ! No, no, but I would have married the dressmaker.' ' Children,' said the teacher, instructing the class i ncomposition, ' you should not attempt any flights of fancy ; simply be yourself and write what is in you. Do not imitate any other person's writings or draw inspiration fiom outside sources ' As the result of this advice one bright lad turned in the following : • We should not attempt any flights of fancy, but write what is in us. In me there is my stommick, lungs,, hart, liver, two apples, one piece of pie, one stick of lemon candy and my dinner.' J. W. KANSKY carpenter and Builder, Jobbing and Shop Work. Store Fronts, Doors, Windows, Furniture repaired and made, Upholstering Work. Bridge St. & Halliford Av. Similkameen Hotel SUMMERS « TOME PROPRIETORS Large and New buildin., well Furnished aud Plastered ; Comfortable ; Quietude. ' Sample Rooms, spacious, in hotel. Hotel is situated near Great Northern Railway station. Vermilion Avenue, Princeton, B.C. PRINCETON LODGE I.O.O.F. No. 52. Regular meetings. 8 p m., Thursdays, Sojourning brethren welcome. THall situate in Howse Bldgs cor. Bridge St. and Vermilion Ave. C. Willarson, d. G. McCurdy, I Noble Grand Secretary. PERCY W. GREGORY Assoc. Mem. Can. Soc. CE. CIVIL ENGINEER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYOR Star Building, PRINCETON, B.C. K.X.BROWN Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public, Etc. PRINCETON, - B.C. BRITTON BLOCK Priest Photographer Princeton J. KNUDSON Contractor and Builder Estimates Furnished—Cement, "Wood Fibre Plaster and Lumber. L. T. JOUDRY EXPERT Watchmaker Watch, Clock and. Jewelry repairing promptly and neatly executed. All Work Guaranteed. Satisfaction given or money refunded. Careful attention given to all Mail Orders. The Princeton Livery <) Feed Stables N. HUSTON, Pf 0Pt11 General Livery business carri ed on Horses.for hire, single or double. Wood or coal delivered on shortest notice. Draying in all its branches. Prices right. Satisfaction guaranteed. Certificate of Improvements. Transvaal Fraction Mineral Claim, situate in the Similkameen, Mining Division of Yale Di-trict. Located on Copper Mountain. Take Notice that John B. Wood, Free Miner's Certificate No. 60893B, acting as agent for A. E. Howse. Free Miner's Certificate No. 45983B, intends, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim. And further take notice that action, under section 85, must be commenced before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this Fourteenth day of January, A.D., 1913- Borden Cabinet for Readers of the "News=Advertiser." EVERYONE wants a picture of the members of. tbe Government of Canada. The "News-Advertiser" has had prepared for the exclusive use of its readers in this province a large engraved plate of the Rt. Hon. R. L. Borden and his Ministers..*© The group is redrawn from the latest photographs of the eighteen Ministers, who compose the advisers of His Royal Highness the Governor- General. It is printed in sepia on heavy board ready for framing, and will be of the greatest educational value' in the home, the school and the library. The Prime Minister, HON. R. L. BORDEN, occupies a central position, and is shown standing at head of the Council Table. Seated about him are his colleagues. Dimly in the'background the features of Sir John Macdonald look down on his successors. How to Obtain the Picture This fine engraving, of which a limited number have-been prepared, will be sent FREE OF CHARGE to new subscribers, or to old subscribers who renew their supscriptions for one year (3.00). Itrall For out of town subcnbers the picture will be tubed and postage prepaid Non-subscribers may obtain copies on payment of 50 cents. If mailed, ten cents extra for tubing and postage. Applications and remittances (cash must accompany order), must be made to The Circulation flanager 1 News-Advertiser," Vancouver, B.C. NOTICE. The Kettle Valley Railway company will apply to the Parliament of Canada at its next session for an act: 1. Authorizing it to enter into an agreement with the Canadian Pacific Railway company for any of the purposes specified in Section 361 of the Railway Act, and to lease its railway to the said company. 2. Authorizing it to lay out, construct and operate the following lines of rail way: (a) From a point on its present authorized line at or near Summers Creek by the most feasible route to the Copper Mountain and Voigt mining camps, situate about 15 miles southwest of Prince ton, British Columbia. (b) From a point at or near Vernon in a southerly or southeasterly direction by way of Kelowna and by the most feas ible route to a point at or near Peutictou, British Columbia. (c) From the terminus of the branch authorized by Section 2 (b) of Chapter 101 of the Statutes of 1911 in a northerly and northwesterly direction, by the most feasible route to the Otter Summit about thirty miles south of Merritt, British Columbia. (d) From a point on the line described in paragraph 2 (c) hereof, at or. near Tulameen westerly up the Tulameen river, a distance of about 50 miles, British Columbia. 3. Extending the time within which it may construct the railway authorized by Section 2 of Chapter 101 of the Statutes of _9_i.. 4. Authorizing it to issue bonds in respect of the railways above mentioned. And for other purposes. ■in- Dated at Penticton, B.C., this 8th "day of November, 1912 C. B. Gordon, Secretary. Pringle, Thompson & Burgess, Ottawa Agents. FOR SALE. LIVERY STABLE at Tulameen City. A fine opportunity for a live man. Apply DOMINION HOTEL, Tulameen, B.C. To paint the whole house out or in or merely freshen up a bit of woodwork, get M-L Paint. Berjdei pure lead, pure zinc and pure oil there's a special ingredient that makes M-L Paints protect and beautify any surface they cover for twice as long as ordinary paint. Forty-seven colors and tints for all purposes. Made by Imperial Varnish & Color Go.t Limited, Toronto. INTEBNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS. Within the last twenty or twenty-five years, the science of geology has developed in a direction that has brought it into direct and servicable association with those classes of commercial enterprise that are dependent on engineering. While this is especially true in respect of mining, it applies almost equally to railroading, municipal engineering, and other activities of a like nature. The dependence of mining on geology is attested, for example, a geologist is now invariably included on the permanent staff" of every mining corporation of importance : and the demand in recent years for the services of capable men to occupy such positions has been quite out of proportion to the supply. It is recognized universally, in short, that the debt of the mining industry to geology is enormous, and the obligation continues to increase steadily. This largelv 'explains the circumstance that the invitation to the International Geological Congress to hold the next meeting in Canada, was made, not only at the instance of the Canadian and Ontario Governments, and the Royal Society of Canada, but at that of the Canadian Mining Institute, an association representative, in a truly national sense, of the mining industry of this country. It is believed that thi meeting will immensely benefit mining in the Dominion. From th.e educational and scientific standpoints, much is to be expected from the interchange of views on Canadian conditions and problems by men of international reputations. On purely commercial grounds, the interest and attention that will be directed to the mineral resources aud to the opportunities for the investment of capital in mining undertakings in Canada, in themselves fully justify the extensive preparations that are being made and the expense incurred in the anticipation of the event. Judging from the character of the attendance in the past, almost every civilized nation will be represented at the Canadian meeting by men of recognized eminence, including distinguished government officials, geologists and mining engineers in consulting practise, geographers, great educationalists and writers of text-books. Thus surely never a better, a more effective opportunity has presented itself of providing for the widespread disseminations of authorative information on Canadian resources and potentialities. Ou these grounds, a general appeal for sympathetic co-operation is made to all classes and to the mining community in particular. The Congress has held many meetings in other countries. In all, it Continued on page 7. A. B. SHUBERT The Largest House in the World dealing exclusively in American Raw Furs 25-27 W, Michigan St., Oept. 44 CHICAGO, ILL., U.S.A. I Dissolution of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that tbe partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, as saddlers and shoemakers, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. All debts owing to the said partnership are to be paid to C V. Prosser, at Princeton, B C.and all claims against the said partuership are to be presented to the said C.V.Prosser, bv whom the same will be settled. Dated at Princeton, B.C., this 14th day of December, A.D 1912. E. F. Thompson C. V. Prosser. Witness: J. B. Wood. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that on and after January 1st, 1913, the following Water Rate will come into effect: All Private Dwelling Houses $1.50 per month. Baths (private) 25 cents each per month. Other Rates will remain as before, a schedule of which may be seen at any time at the office. PRINCETON WATER WORKS Co.' Ltd., Stephen Freeman, Secretar3r. Princeton, B.C., December 20th, 1912. For Sale by MaxWilson The Place to Meet The Man You Know AT LEN HUSTON'S Cigar it Newsstand TOBACCOS, CIGARS PIPES Agent for Nelson Club and Kusko- nook Cigars, made by NELSON CLUB CIGAR CO. Ice Cream, Sodas, Confectionery IRWIN BLOCK J. L. HUSTON, = = Prop. i vs/vv>A*wvvvvvvvv*.*\*v*_./sr Princeton Picture Show Dignan Bros. Complete change of program Mon day, Wednesday, Friday. Good, Clean Entertainment. 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Notice is hereby given that the following constitute the Board of Examiners for the Princeton Collieries during the year 1913 :— Appointed by owners—Robert Gourley. Alternates—Andrew McKindrie, Robert Brown. Appointed by Lieutenant-Governor in Council—P. G. Wright. Elected by the miners—David Forsyth. Alternates—John Horrocks, William Forsyth. All persons interested may obtain full information by applying to the Secretary of the Board.'Mr. P. G. Wright, Prince ton, B.C. NOTE—Alternates act as members of the Bo.rd in the absence of those regularly appointed or elected to act threon. Dated the 23rd day of December, 1912 . Richard McBride, has been welcomed with open arms. That record must be at least maintained. Meanwhile, before proceeding to recount what progress has been made so far with the arrangements for the meeting and for the instruction and entertainment of the visitors, a word or two should be said concerning the International Congress itself. In the year 1876 at the International Exhibition at Philadelphia, there was dispayed a collection of geo logical maps and sections of both America and Enrope. It had the effect of impressing on geologists who saw it the advantage of providing opportunities and means for comparative study ; and in consequence, in August 1876, at the annual meeting of the American Association for tne Advancement of Science, at Buffalo, under the Presidency of Prof. William. B. Rogers, the project of the foundation of the Congress was broached received favorable, and a committee was appointed to arrange for the first meeting, held two years later in Paris. It is worthy of remark that the secretary of the com mittee in question was that distinguished chemist and geologist, Dr. T. Sterry Hunt, who from 1847 to 187a was chemist and mineralogist to the Geological Survey of Canada. The objects of the Congress may be very brief!}' and snccintly summarised in the general statement that by means of periodical meetings the results of knowledge acquired in any one country are given a universal application and significance. The Congress endeavors to provide, for example, for the adoption oc uniform systems of mapping, nomenclature and classification of rocks, fossils and minerals; and in other directions broadens the boundaries and extends the usefulness of geological science. One achievement, in particular may be mentioned, is the compilation of a geological map of Europe, shortly to be issued ; and it is now proposed to undertake the preparation of a simiiar geological map of the world. [To be continued. RELIGIOUS SERVICES. Methodist services—East Princeton, 3 p.m.; parsonage, Piinceton, 7:30 p.m. Anglican church services will be held in .he Engli.h church at 11 o'clock a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Christian Science lesson-sermon subject next Sunday : ' Spirit.' ' My spirit remaineth among 3-0.1 : fear not.'— Haggai 2. 5 D. Q. McCURDY REAL ESTATE Fire and Life Insurance Specialty EAST PRINCETON LOTS EAST PRINCETON B.C. NOTICE. Estate Fritz Paui,son, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the said deceased, must, on or before the 3rd day of February, 1913, piesent the same to the undersigned, verified by affidavit, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to pay the amount of such indebtedness to the undersigned on or before said date, as the undersigned will then proceed to distribute said estate with regard to claims properly before him at that time H. H. Avery, Executor. December 30th, 1912. __ 5: ...Hotel.. oiler nag TULAMEEN, B.C. Good Fishing, Boating Mining Center imps. L J. Henderson; PRORIETOR 4*^**^*^*^*^^^*^*^B^*+^*^*^*^*J*^**jp*j**^*j4*^*j**j**^*^*^B£ HOTEL TULAMEEN KIRKPATRICK & MALONE PROPRIETORS Modern in Equipment and In All Its Appointments!! BATH ROOITS, ETC. 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Dated this 20th day of December, 1912. Synopsis of Coal Mining Regulations. COAL mining rights of the Dominion, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the North-west Territories and in a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1. an acre. Not more than 2,56o acres will be leased to one applicant. Application for a lease must be made by the applitcant in person 1o the Agent or Sub-Agent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal sub-division of sections,and in unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall.be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by b tee of $5. which wtll be refuuded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royally shall be paid on the merchantabfe output of the mine at the rate of five per cent per ton. The person operating the mint shall furnish the Agent with sworn reiurns accounting for the full quauity of merchantabl e coal mined and piy the 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 mining rights only, but the lease may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of $10 00 an acre. For full information application should be made to the Secrstary of the Departmeut of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub- Agent of Dominion Lands W. W. CORY Deputy Minister of the Interior. N. B.—Unauthorized publication of this ad- vertisment will not be paid fo- A 8 THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR February 7» 1913 Princeton €mn$i and Land Co. .LUlL_.L^-^^,-U-_LLlJl.lJ-lUi..J_.llJ.-,l_____-W- JJ*> ■«* fM PRINCETON The Future Mining and Smelting Center. Winter Sports and Pastimes. Industrial Center for the Similkameen. Townsite is beautifully situated. Homeseekers should investigate now. Write or consult: I WATERMAN, Resident Manager. ____~ tr 7. Princeton Coal St Land €&> %& — ———-—^-^-— —■—:——-