Attorney-general Says Province is Powerless to Act Water Records on Ten Mile Creek are Valueless to Their Holders. The solution of one of the gravest problems that farmers in the Nicola Valley have ever been confronted with is thrown back on the landowners of Lower Nicola by the Provincial Government's conclusion that the rights of the Dominion Government, in respect of records filed upon streams having their source in the'Railway Belt, are paramount. Unless the farmers incur the expense of litigation, either individually or co-operatively, seventy- five hundred acres of irrigated land, at present growing crops of various kinds and high marketable value, will be rendered utterly valueless for aught but grazing purposes this season��� and forever afterwards. The necessity of having the government take action in respect of water records on Ten Mile Creek was realised by the Farmers' Institute, and at the last meeting of that body a petition was drafted and forwarded to the Hon. W. Ross, commissioner for lands, by the secretary. ... , Summarised, thepositionof the farmers of Lower Nicola, and'in fact all along Ten Mile Creek, since Leighton Bros, and a syndicate secured the right, from the Dominion Government, to take water, for irrigation purposes in the vicinity of Savona, first from a stream having its source in the Railway Belt and its flow northward, and later from that part of Ten Mile Creek which lies within the same Dominion lands,-is that the construction of the flume and ditches which tap Ten Mile Creek have already very appreciably diminished the supply which reaches the lands in the provin- cially owned area. The volume of water which reached irrigated lands-in~~the provincial section last summer was barely sufficient for agricultural purposes. Now the people who have the right, from the Dominion Government, to tap Ten Mile Creek have announced their intention of increasing the capacity of their ditches, and will therefore take a greater amount of water, thus depriving the owners of the land outside the Railway Belt of the amount which last summer barely sufficed for their purposes. In other words, if they are permitted to take all the water they at present intend to the farmers of the Lower Nicola section will have practically to quit agriculture, and start, raising cattle entirely. . Now, here is wherein the injustice���we might say outrage- to the farmers on Ten Mile Creek . lies. The earliest active record granted in that section was granted by the Crown as far back as 1870, the next in 1872, and from that year, at various intervals, other records were granted, but all prior to the acquisition by y the Savona syndicate of the re- , cord granted to them by the Ottawa ��� administration. And now, by the decision of the Privy Council at Ottawa in the suit recently brought by the provincial government to determine the control of water rights in this province, the Leightons, and others, have the right1, to; deprive. the holders-of the old records of their water. To those who might feel inclined to approve of the decision of the Privy Council the News says "it may be law, but it is not right "���we seriously doubt if the decision is even sound law! No one would for a moment suggest that the decision is inequitable if it applied only to streams, having their source either within or without the Railway Belt, as long as their confluence with a trunk stream lay within that belt of land. But in this instance a good stream having its source in the Dominion belt, and flowing for some miles through land useless for. agricultural purposes, at present at least, in that belt, and watering the only fertile land it passes through outside of that reserved area, may be diverted and swung miles around in a downward curve, through a ditch, to reach land which Nature never intended it should fertilize. The letters from the attorney- general and Alex. Lucas "are self7 explanatory. All the News wishes to add is that, from information received, we are able to state that litigation will prove rather expensive if undertaken by ah. individual, -but co-operatively undertaken wduld.not.be' a burden to anyone. v- In acknowledging the receipt of a letter addressed to him on the subject by William Smith, of McKay, Smith, Blair & Co.. of Vancouver, who is an interested property owner, , Hon. W. J. Bowser goes on to-say: "I regret that this is a matter in which we cannot interfere as a government so that yqu will be left;to whatever legal rights you may have by enforcing them in the Courts, or, on the other hand, you may take the matter up with the Dominion government and see if they would in any way attempt to control the party about w_hom_you-complain-as-to-ihe-di- version of the water, as, no doubt, this party holds a Dominion record in the Railway belt. I may add further that this Government proposes to press upon the Dominion government that when they bring down their Water Act this Session that they will confirm all records heretofore issued by this Province in the Railway Belt." Alex Lucas M. P. P., says: ' 'The matter has been thoroughly explained to the department here (in Victoria) and both the attorney-general and the chief Commissioner of Lands are doing everything possible to protect the interests of the holders of water rights resident within the Provincial lands, but it would appear as if it were a difficult question as the Dominion government assert that they have the absolute right to administer the water arising, or having its source within the forty mile belt." - ' The reply of Hon. W. R. Ross is understood to be in the hands of the secretary of the Farmers' Institute, and therefore, confidential until the next meeting of that body. * It is safe to say, however, that the Chief Commissioner of Lands merely says the same thing as Mr. Bowser in different words. Mr. William Smith has communicated with Sir Wifrid Laurier .on the /subject of water. records, explaining thc position to the Prime Minister very fully. Major Flick, in the following letter, voices the sentiments of the farmers on the subject: . Lower Nicola, B. C, February 16th, 1911 Editor Nicola Valley News. I Sir,���Recently a petition, praying-.to thc Provincial Government to protect the rights of water records on streams having their source on Ten Mile Creek within the foz-ty mile belt, was sent to Victoria, and was supplemented by complaints from owners living in Vancouver and elsewhere. Replies are now to hand from Victoria, in which the Attorney-General admits that the Provincial Government is powerless to protect water records granted before or after British Columbia entered Con- feration. He practically asserts that the recent Dominion Government water grants have priority over Provincial water grants of thirty or forty years ago, in ths Attorney-General's'own words '*' So that you will be left" to whatever legal rights you may have by enforcing them in the Courts." Sir, it seems a very strange thing that either Provincial or Dominion Governments can override grants by the Crown made years ago, and it seems to me that it is up to the people ���of this valley and district to make the Governments of the day at Ottawa anil Victoria distinctly understand that land"!-and- water rights of 1870 hold good.in 1911'. ��� Where, sir, are our land valtiesif we have no water rights ? ' . The secretary of our local Farmers' Institute recently had replies ..from! Alex. Lucas, M. P. P.,"and the'Hohf W. R. Ross. Both these gentlemen practically said: "Be good boys; the Provincial Government is.IT, and will: prevail."- "Now vit 'appears-that: thp; Provincial Goverhment"ha*s''nd^Viimidic-r tion, and never had any-; and has for years and years been extracting $10.75 for each bogus water record. Sir, the people of this valley know perfectly well that land without a "good" water record is only valuable as pasture. It is up to ail interested to get out and rustle. ��� --��� ' I am, Sir, Yours faithfully, CHARLES FLICK Creator, and more than the eyes of her immediate household were wet with tears. Deceased and her husband came into the valley thirty eight years ago. What her life was like, and how she bore the hardships of the early settlers' lot are the best epitomized in the in the memorial address of Rev. George Murray, of Nicola, who came to the valley three years after Mr. and Mrs. Chapman, and took up his first residence in their home." ' 'In the church she was a great assistance to me, and ever ready to offer her services where they might be needed. Hers ' was a great soul." In his sermon, Mr. Murray took occasion to dwell at somej length upon- the necessity making preparation for death. When the-services in'.the church had been concluded, the coffin, covered with floral tributes, was brought up the hill to the grave prepared for it a long line of well over two' hundred people following the pall bearers. ������ It was a solemn procession. As they filed up the pathway;the sun came out ���for a brief minute, throwing into -startling prominence the guilt' letters on a grey marble head*: stone. Nearly all noticed -the words graven in the stone���"Sacred to theH memory of H. Woodward" ��� and the words Lumber and Oil Company May Erect Buildings preach in Menzies' Hall on Sunday morning the 26th at 11 a. m; afterwards celebrate the Holy Communion. On Sunday evening he will visit Nicola and preach in the church of St. John the Baptist. I It is to be hoped that the church I people of Merritt and the surrounding districts will endeavour to give the Bishop a cordial welcome. During his stay at the coast the Rev, T. Walker was the recipient of a pretty Chalice and Paten and a cut glass Cruet for for use in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Mrs. Pentreath, wife of the Ven Archdeacon, procured the presents for the church at Merritt. c REAL ESTATE MOVES Harold Greig reports the fol- ^borp in the .year. 1822." ^'On^'-Tnore-:%ioneei*rof -Nicola meet the Valley had gone to "friend of early days. f The pall bearers were Messrs. H. S. Cleasby, S. J. Solomon, A. Goonisson, James Pooley, Walter Clark and R. L. Clark. Mrs. Chapman Dies of Pneumonia First White Woman in tne Valley Died at Lower Nicola on Saturday. Mrs. Mary Chapman, wife of James Chapman, of Lower Nicola, died from pneumonia at eight o'clock last Saturday morning. Her body was interred in the Lower Nicola cemetery shortly before o'clock last Tuesday afternoon., Mrs. Chapman had been taken sick barely a week, before her death. The intimate friend of herself and her husband, William Voght, had breathed his last two days before pneumonia took a grip on her. She herself was a pioneer immigrant into the valley ���it is said that she was the first white woman to settle here���and she felt the loss of her dead friend very keenly. Before she had been ill two days |her family hoped that she'would be* able to resist the onslaughts .of the scourge which possessed her successfully. But a strange fatalism seemed to possess th? old lady and she laid down to die. "William Voght was not able to "come through" this alive, so .there is.no use for me to. try." And she?waited calmly for ' the end. By Tuesday her condition was such that* her daughter'and son-in-law Mrs. and Mr. Dan Mclnnes, of Victoria, were sent for. Each day she sank lower and lower. When the end came on Saturday morning a great soul had been gathered to thei .BANK OF TORONTO The local branch of the Bank of Toronto opened for business in the temporary quarters in the H. Murk building on Voght street last Wednesday morning. A. G. Rodgers is manager, and C. Parkinson teller. A youth by the name of Watt, who has lived in town for six months, has joined the staff as messenger. lowing sales: Lots 9 and 10 Blk. 9. cor. Voght and Mammette streets purchased by P. W. Smith; Lot 9 in Central View bought by H. W. Sutcliffe; Lot 4 Block 16 bought by F. W. Smith; Lot 22 in Central View, bought by R. M. Pidgeon, C/o Imperial Oil Co; Option on Lot 7 Block 22, trackage property, taken by the Imperial oil "company;/Lot-7.-Block 15 purchased by Harold Greig. Lot 7. Blk. 15 on Granite Ave P. W. Smith. TO ATTEND INSTITUTE , B. Browitt, superintendent of the Diamond Vale Collieries, and Charles Graham, superintendent of the Nicola Valley Coal and Coke Company's mines, left this week for the coast, en route to Nanaimo where they attended the annual meeting of the B. C. Mining Institute. A YIP ON EPISODE The trial of those arrested in the police raid on a local pool room, last week resulted in the Mrs. G. McGruther returned from the terminal city last Thursday evening. y CHURCH SERVICES METHODIST CHURCH Services, Sunday, February 19. Merritt, -��� Morning Service, 11 a. m. J Sunday school 2.30 p.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Lower Nicola ��� 3. p. m. J. VV. Hedley, M. A., Pastor. Reverend Thomson, of Nicola was in town for a brief period during the early part, of the week. '" ��� -77������ : ���.-' fine of the keeper and the release of two players on suspended sentences, and the dismissal of the information against two others. For weak memories some of the witnesses, notably Chappelle, who took the stand on his own behalf, his being the test case, showed themselves to be equals of Yip On, of Chinese Royal Commission fame. Magistrate Tutill and Macdonald complimented Messrs. Clark and Grimmett on the manner in which they handled i their respective sides of the case. No more cards in this town. Shawinigan Lake Lumber Co., and Imperial Oil Co.,. Take Options. Two weeks ago the News an-; nounced that a warehouse was to' be erected by the C. P. R., arid* that a spur was to be laid into it- from the C. P. R. mainline. Nothing at that time was known as to the identity of the company.' or the purpose for which the warehouse was to be used, arid! this paper laid stress on the fact that at the time of publication? the news was really no more than: a rumor based upon conjectures'" following the. visit to this office; of officers of the company. fT, It now appears that the coi��-? pany in question is the Shawini^ gan Lake Lumber Company, ok Vancouver Island. Their agent, has taken an option on Lot 8 in; Block 15. This has three hundred" and four feet of trackage front-j age and lies just above the site* cf the present station. The coni-; pany representative who took the; option-is now in Victoria, await-, ing the arrival of the general' manager of the company from' the east, who will decide, from, his report "as to the' prospects of' Merritt; as'to-whether or not trie- option will be fulfilled and the, plans in regard,to .this town carried out. If the general manager is satisfied with the report of his< subordinate, a warehouse of the dimensions mentioned in our previous article, 240 x 100 feet will. be erected. This warehouse is! to be used for storing the finest, grades of the four million feet of, lumber which thet "Shawinigan: Lake Lumber Company will keep' on hand all the time, ready for^ immediate delivery. It is now further understood, ��� from reliable sources, that the- company will also maintain an office in the heart of the business. ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH. Services, February 19 in Menzies' hall.. 11a.m.���Morning prayer, '2.30 p.m.���Sunday school. 3.15 p.m.��� Evening prayer. Rev. T. Walker. L. Th. The Lord Bishop of New Westminster intends to visit the valley at'the end of the month, arriving at Canford on Friday evening the 24th. Saturday the 25th his lordship will hold a Confirmation and celebrate Holy Communion at Canford; the service will commence at 9 o'clock in the morning. The Bishop will come on to ���'Merritt'-' oh Saturday evening; Inspector T. Morgan, who has been inspecting local coal mine properties for the past few days left this morning for the east. ��� o��� ������ ��� .'Dr. Stewart is seriously ill with pneumonia at Lower Nicola. He attended Mrs. Chapman in her, illness % and cought a chill shortly after she passed away. '���':���'-. .TT7TT"����������� ���-'''���-' Mr.'C. Betterton, of Victoria arrived in town during the week and is staying in the MacDonald block on Quilchena avenue. He is a'part owner in the Fraser ranch ait Aspen Grove. ������������������6- -��� An error was made in the ad- vertisment of the Merritt Mercantile company, in this paper, last week. It should have read that this firm has the exclusive agency for Fit-Rite clothing. section. This week the News is in a position to make another announcement in respect of businesses which will be established here this coming summer. The Imperial Oil Company, of Vancouver, has taken an option on Lot 7 in block 22, which has one hundred and thirty three feet of trackage frontage and is at present owned by Harold Greig. Mr. R. M. Pidgeon, of that company, recently purchased Lot 22 in Central View subdivision outright. The natural deduction from that is that the Imperial Oil company intend to close their option and build a warehouse for storing oil and its by-products. If these deals are consummated more money will be brought into , the town. Very few people are aware that even now the payrolls - of the mines and on construction average over two hundred thous-. ��� and dollars per month. More people are branching out into business on a larger scale, every month. ^ The latest in towtv'�� are George Riches, who is gettf,,. ing in a large stpejg^f: vehicles' and farming mafeW^i.,and R.' - J. McGregor, who��is stofeling up X. with pianos and stationery as<: well as paint and oil, o L. C. Baker has gone on a trip to Revelstoke. ��� "���*���.���������:._���'���> 7 ��7' THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Friday, February 17' 1911 CONSISTING OF THE ENTIRE BLOCK 22, DISTRICT LOT 123. NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, CAN BE BOUGHT FOR PRICES RANGING FROM The above Lots are all business Lots with Lots 7 and 8 being trackage property. Block 22 has a frontage on Coutlee Avenue of 456 feet and Garcia Street 220 feet. Close to Block 22 or adjoining this property AND SEE WHAT THE OWNERS WILL ASK YOU. Everybody in Merritt and the Canadian Pacific Railway says Will be at the end of Garcia Street and adjoining above property. in Block 22. the First Cash Payment is only One Quarter Cash���all property holders in Merritt ask one-third cash���the balance in twelve months. APPLY OWNER Tl i Phone 38 MERRITT Office Morgan Bldg. Friday, February 17, 1911 THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS The Summerland Review a Conservative paper published in the Okanagan valley, practically the only district in B. C. where peaches are grown commercially (and it is claimed that the pro- 'pose'd reciprocity aggreement would hurt this branch of the fruit industry more than any other) has the following to say on this question: "Perhaps nothing shows more conclusively the high estimate the statesmen of the United States place upon Canada and Canadian resources, than the terms of therecipracity agreement just made public between these two countries. In previous aggreements of this type Canada has been dealt with in the same spirit as the large brother with* the big apple would deal with the small brother and the core. But in the aggreement now causing so much stir and such a divergence of opinion, it seems to us as though Canada as a whole gets the best of it, the States apparently recognizing that Canada is important enough to tie to. While at first sight it may appear that the fruit growers of British Columbia will suffer by the duty being removed from orchard products, still we must recognize that the markets of the States are open to us as our markets are open to them, and if, as we hold, and have good reason for it, that British Columbia fruit is so much superior.to the fruit of other sections, the removal of the duty would be in favor, since it opens more���and nearer- markets to us. If we had the fruit our .shippers could go into the middle and Western States and capture the business. We all know, what the price is in the markets across the line for first class fruit. In fact the prices are better than those in our home markets, for the reason that the fruitgrowers are better organized and are better prepared to keep the home prices up. At the same time they have, under duty, shipped fruit into Canada and undercut what our growers have maintained was a fair price. We do not believe it so much a question of duty wi th our B.C. growers as it is one of quality and , quantity. The total amount of'.the duty it is proposed to remit in the agreement, on' fresh fruit, is $262,000." "Every Canadian ought to resent the suggestion that his loyalty to the British Crown and the British Empire is dependent.upon tariff schedules! During the last few years we have been told this every few months, and it is being repeated because of the reciprocity agreement. We are being told that reciprocal trade will lead to annexation. Reason seems to show that the freer - access of Canada to the United States market the less cause there will be for Canadians to seek political union with that country, and this is what the history of Canada teaches. In 1849, for the purpose .of giving full effect to the doctrine of Free Trade, the British" Navigation Laws were repealed. The effect of this in the shipping centres of British North America was felt very keenly, for by the repeal foreign ships were put upon precisely the same footing . in British ports as Colonial ships. There arose a demand for annexation; manifestoes favoring it were prepared and somewhat freely signed, _ Colonial produce, as well as colonial ships, had no preference in the United Kingdom. The struggling colonies in the St. Lawrence Valley and on the Atlantic coast felt that the business outlook was very dark indeed. British statesmanship came to the rescue and the Reciprocity Treaty, of 1854 was negotiated. If the British Ministry could not give the British North American provinces any advantage in the markets of the United Kingdom, it could secure them a new market. It is a matter of history that a period of content was at once inaugurated, and the suggestion of annexation has never emanated from Canada from that day to this. ��� Victoria Colonist. For the goose that lays the golden egg try an ad in the News. A Good Place to Ear is appreciated by everyone. What is nicer than to sit down to a "good square" in a comfortable, airy dining room, where everything is spick and span and the service prompt and accurate ? You r naturally enjoy your meal���you feel in good humor, and your digestive org- ' ans do not get out of tune. In the ELITE RESTAURANT you will find just such an- ideal place, with home cooking that cannot be surpassed. Just give it one trial ���and then tell your friends. $7 TICKET, $6 MRS: J. BOCH, Proprietress QUILCHENA AVE. MERRITT Opposite Bennett & Reid's . IN MEMORIAM The following verses were composed by Mrs. Grace Tutill, at the time of the death of the Late William Voght: ��� .'A gloom was cast o'er all the -;. town .'As the word went forth��� "He'sgone!" And the good old man, who was loved by all, i Had obeyed the Master's call. He'd passed the thi'ee score years and ten And a noble life lived he, When the Message came sudden, the Call came quick��� "Step over the Line to Me!" Thus another link from the chain is gone. From these men of true sterling worth, Who blazed the trail through sunshine and rain Before most of us yet had birth. Yes, one by one they are slipping away, But their memory for years will live, ��� And our hearts thrill with pride as we see on all sides Their works, that speak louder than words. But we'll long for the touch of his vanished hand, For the sound of the voice that is still; . . But he'll come no more, he has reached that far shore, Whence no traveler who goes e'er returns. ' J. J. Marks Proprietor Home Sweet Home ESTAURANT Voght street, south of Merritt Meat Market. First-class cooking by white cooks Meals Served from 6 a. m. to. 9 p. m. A. B. KENNEDY ELECTRICAL... CONTRACTOR Dealer in Electrical Supplies FIXTURE. SHOWROOMS:-CORNER VOGHT ST. and COUTLIE AVE. Ashcroft Hotel {Home of the travelling public. Good comfortable rooms and excellent dining service. Rates are reasonable. Just give us a call. Representative meets all trains. McGillivary & Veasey, Proprietors. Ashcroft, B. C. erritt Lumber Yard Andrew McGoran, Proprietor. DEALER IN Lumber, Lath, Shingles,.' Lime, Cement and all kinds of Building Materia 1. Lumber Yard and Offices : Voght Street, near C. P. R. Station, Merritt. I Values i ?, easons rom Section Afford Great Savings These^offerings are of the utmost importance to^the^thrifty^housewife^ They afford an opportunity to select new season's staples from the fullest assortments at rock bottom prices. We cannot impress too forcibly the advantages of such prices as these. Now is the time to make a selection, when everything is new, crisp and; fresh, and the prices tending to your advantage. i White Cotton���Close heavy quality, with fine even thread, 36 inches wide. Prices 10c, 12 l-2e, 15c and 20c yard. * ��� " " . < Victoria Lawn���Close even quality, round thread, splendid laundering properties, 36 and 40 inches wide. Prices 15c, 20c and25c a-yard. Long Cloth���Superior quality, ready for the needle; specially adapted for ladies and children's wear, 36 inches wide.: Prices 20c and 25c a yard. Madapolain���Special quality, soft finishi for sewing machines, ideal for ladies' and children's wear, 36 inches wide. Prices 15c and 20c yard. Nainsook���Extra fine quality, soft even weave, ;36 inches wide. Prices 25c yard. - Mull���Special quali.y, fine and sheer, 36 inches wide."' Prices "12 l-2c, 15c, 20c and 25c yard. . " ;'."'��� ������"���:;--��� ��� -*-���"��� ���^���--������--���-���--. , .......,:.... : Indian Linens���Extra special quality, fine even weave, 36 inches wide. Prices 20c, 25c 30c yard. ��� . . ' ' Persian' Lawns���Fine even texture, soft finish, 36 inches wide. ��� Frices 25c and 35c yd. Mercerised Indianette���Silk finish, 36 inches wide. Price 25c yard. Indian Head Suiting���Linen finish, specially adapted, for ladies' and children's dresses, 36 inches wide. Price 25c yard. * ' ' ��� Towels and Towellings White Cotton Towels���Prices 5c, 10c and 15c a pair. White Turkish Towels���Prices 50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 pair. Colored Turkish Towels���Prices 35c, 50c, 75c and $1.00 pair. Glass Towelling���In blue and red check. Prices 121-2c, 15c, and 20c yard. Roller Linen Towelling���Good strong quality. Prices 15c, 20c and 25c yard. Huck Back Towelling���Good quality. Price 25c yard. White Bed Spreads yi ���fi. "������m m Fringed Honey Comb Spreads in double bed size. Price $2.25. "Gotemalbeat" White Bed Spreads, in sizes 11-4 and 12-2. Prices $1.25 and $1.50. Marsailles Quilts���Extra fine quality. Large'.size. Price $2.25. S GMCEIfiES BOOTS and shoes MEN'S FURNISHINGS HARDWARE s ec �� THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Friday, February 17,1931 THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Subscription $2.00 a year in advance '""'Six' months $1.00 J. W. ELLIS Manapcr. One dollar pel- inch per month f��r reguln advertising:. Land and water noticed $7.fi0 for CO days. $5.00 for 30 days. Classified advertisiriK 10 words for 2f> cents extra words 2 cents. Special rates furnished for lance contract advertising. Address THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS P'O. Box 20 Merritt. B.C Phone 25. < UN ION LABEL> 12 WEATHER IN 1910 We are in receipt of the annual meteorological report from the Dominion government meteorologist, H. H. Mathews, of the Lake View Ranch, Nicola. The comparative table appers elsewhere in our columns and will justify a,careful study by all of our readers. In his letter to us, in which he enclosed the report, Mr. Mathews says: "you will notice that, as a whole, 1910, was slightly warmer than usual, the greatest positive differences occurring in; the months of March, November and December; while the only extreme negative difference was in the months of February and June. The rainfall was practically normal, but the snowfall shows a decided negative departure of nearly seven and a half inches, the final precipitation being slightly in eqcess of normal. The only very unusual occurrence was the minimum temperature for the month of August, 27.5 degrees." The total precipitation for 1910, as will be seen from the table, was slightly in excess of the average for the past fifteen years, 11.12 inches being the.average for the previous period, while in 1910 11.26 inches were recorded. So although the amount of moisture precipitated in the form of snow was 7.42 inches less than usual this was more, than, offset by the rainfall. The fact the weather in 1910 closely approached the previous average shows that possible immigrants into this valley may calculate to almost a mathematical certainty what climatic conditions to anticipate. And we may safely add that no other valley in the province can show so much consistency in the moods of the elements. Mr. Matthews adds to his communication the following: "I quite agree with your editorial in last week's issue, in which you say that great care should be taken, in advertising the resources of the district, to see that the statements made can be readily substantiated' by facts ; this report, you can take my word, is as near correct as it is possible to get it." . We believe that Mr. Matthews is right in the matter of accuracy, and recommend that the Board of Trade file the report for future reference. true or untrue) but, rather, those cowardly whelps that are afraid to say anything that counts. It is'bad enough to abuse the freedom of the press by lying and catering to the vicious elements. To our mind, the worst yellow editor is better than the coward who lives off a comunity, but never raises his voice for its betterment. The last one usually hunts his hole whenever a local issue arrives. He filches h's living from taxpayers by his political combinations. He adds to that injustice by obtaining money under false pretences from the people, by claiming to publish a newspaper and to be an editor when he is nothing but a dish rag. Telegram, San Luis Obispo, Cal. HEAR! HEAR! "The process of sending editors to jail is attended by more or less difficulty, and, usually acts as a boomerang on the court. Up in Seattle a couple of newspaper men have been ordered to jail because they criticized a decision that was favourable to capital and adverse to the interests of the people. They did it nicely. It was not a "roast" like Fred Warren gives, but a nice respectable jab on the short ribs of the judge. It seems that the editors have more friends than the judge for the legislature is preparing to legislate the poor fellows out of jail. If the body could only legislate the judge into jail, it would be a happy omen of the future. Frankly, however, the editor of this paper thinks the jails ought to be filled with editors. Not:with editors, who write or say things (good, bad or indifferent In a recent issue John Bull, an irresponsible English weekly which published some reports on Canada compiled by someone with the "snakes" biting him very hard, reproduces editorially a leader of the Vancouver Daily Vrovince, written at the time of the departure of Joe Martin for London. The leader in question portrayed the "terror" with which the Lords awaited Joe's an-ival in the Wet Country. John Bull publishes the leader verbatim���taking it seriously. When Horatio Bottomly, the editor of John Bull, becomes acquainted with "Our Joe" a little better he will realize that he who laughs best does so immediately after all others ha,ve ceased smiling. Meantime Bottomly will continue to think he'owns a sense of humour. We see that Finance Minister Ellison is talking about a reduction in taxation. We suggest that he make a commencement with the abolition of the Poll Tax. We were mulct in the sum of three dollaas by the provincial police the other day. In the Portland Canal Mine No3 shaft a large body of ore, the best to date; has been uncovered lpment o tie to If You Want a Little Better Grade than the other fellow carries see this shipment before you make your purchases. Morgan Building Opposite Coldwater Hotel. MERRITT, B. C. Our Gents Furnishings and Shoes are all Union made. Look for the BIG SIGN Commercial Hotel NICOLA for a good square meal. Best accomodation and comfort of Rate $1.50 per day Harness and Saddlery Harness, Robes, Blankets, Trunks, Valises, etc. always in stock. . Poultry and Stock Foods. Best of satisfaction in all departments. Prices are right.- Agent for endelsolm and Heiritzman Pianos. N. J. BARWICK Nicola ����� Merritt Private Tut ion in Mining Men prepared for B.C. 1st, 2nd and 3rd class examinations by THOS. MORDY (1st class B.C. and England) Terms on application. Quilchena Ave., next to B. C. Lands office. 99 I rmers T l^-^.^^^--*---��� ______ jl ^_===__i,_=s. a^sj, ________--,-.--J 1 am (jetting a complete, down-to-the-minute stock of Rigs, Democrats, DeEivery Wagons OPen and Closed Buggies, either Rubber or Steel Tires. Also Mowers, Reapers, Seeders, Harrows, Horse Rakes. Single & Double Harness MY PRICES WILL BE RIGHT. TALK TO ME. Phone 24. MERRITT, B. C. Friday, February 17, 1911 THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS 'Gemmill & Rankine Have It" INSURANCE At this time of the year when colds are prevalent, Scott's Emulsion insures a speedy and safe recovery and not having it handy you are in the same position as the man whose policy lapsed the day before the fire. Premium $1.00. Gemmill & Rankine Druggists. Agent for Mason & Risch Piano. MERRITT, B. C. LOCAL AND DISTRICT Jack Hays Tuesday. left for Hope last Daniel Campbell spent Tuesday in Lower Nicola in company with S. Fessler. James McGurk has gone to California, Where he will spend the balance of the winter. E. E. Coley, one of the engineers employed on the location survey of the Kettle Valley lines, arrived in town last Tuesday morning to spend the day. He left for the works again on Wednesday morning. Joseph Guichon, of Quilchena, was a visitor to Merritt during the early part of the week. , Mrs. G. A. McGruther, who left for Vancouver on a holiday trip last Friday, is having a most enjoyable vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bates, of Aspen Grove, arrived in town last Monday evening. Jack Bates is one of the ' most enthusiastic advocates of the good roads movement, as applied to the Aspen Grove section, in the province. Mr. James Chapman has gone to reside with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D. Mclnnes, of Victoria. Fritz Paulson returned to his ranch near Princeton last Tuesday morning, after having spent a month in town recovering from a severe attack of stomach trouble. His dog "Bucks",' for which Shorty Fessler offered him $25, he took with him. Lieutenant R. Campbell, of the B. C. Horse, went to Walhachin on the second day of the week to attend a fancy "dress" ball. M. L. Grimmett, accompanied by his' wife, left on a business trip to the coast, last Tuesday morning. He expects to return by the end of the week. Mr. and Mrs.- Murdoch Mclntyre, who spent the last six weeks in town, at the Coldwater- hotel, returned to Vancouver last'Mon- day with, their daughter. Murdoch managed the hotel while William was on a vacation trip to California. R. T. Lowery, of Greenwood, says that John Jardine, the recent deserter to conservative ranks in the provincial parliament is not only a traitor, but also a sardine. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mclnnes,' of Victoria, who came up just in time to be witnesses of the death of Mrs. Chapman last Saturday, 3'_ere_in_to_wnJas_t_week^end. Jim Kirk and Jack Ritchie arrived in town from the line of construction last Saturday. These two are undecided about their future plans, but they are thinking seriously of taking a contract for getting out ties along the Fraser for the Canadian Northern construction-work. ��� - - An interesting account of an auto tour through the Nicola Valley, is by contributed to las' week's Saturday Sunset by Mrs. A. E. Howse of Nicola. Mr. Duncan and Isaac Eastwood left for a week at the Harrison Hot Springs by Tuesday's train. Mr. Eastwood goes to try and rid himself of a severe cold in the head. He is now quite a regular visitor to the springs, making the trip about every quarter. Joseph Graham, general manager of the Coal Hill Syndicate collieries, who was laid up last week by a severe attack of jaundice, is now completely recovered. Mrs. Slaugh and her husband, who is manager of the Merritt Mercantile Company, are now installed in their new home in the Stephenson building on Quilchena avenue. ���Mr.���Buxtonrtravelling"repres- entative of Leeson, Dickie & Gross, wholesale grocers of Van couver, arrived in town last Sat ui'day night from Ashcroft. He reports that business is quiet along the mainline. February appears to have a peculiar effect on business all through the province; probably because it is the " between season" period, when the public are undecided as to their needs. AN OPEN LETTER TO A. LUCAS, M. P. P. That the local member in the provincial legislature is working night and day with his fellow members to secure appropriations for the valley, is the word brought back by Archie Jackson.' Approximately one hundred and and twenty-five thousand dollars is understood to have been secured for road purposes by the member fpr Yale. That is good work. We trust that he will continue to work. Roads are needed everywhere. We have secured road money and hospital money is promised. Good ! Now, there is another matter to which we would draw the attention of Mr. Lucas. At present there are approximately one hundred and fifty children attending thc local school, at which they assimilate the rudiments of education. - At the commencement of the new year it was found that quarters were becoming very cramped j | indeed, and that if partial jus-'' tice were to be done to all the! children, it would be necessary! to have more room, and so Hyland j Hall was leased. The younger! pupils were placed there. There are so many youngsters that the hall begins to resemble a sardine tin. All the young people who should attend school or would like to attend are not present. Those who aspire to more than the rudiments, and there are many in Merritt, Middlesbro and Nicola, are forced to travel a long distance, at great expense to their families. Mr. Lucas, we need a high school. But not so much as we need more room for what pupils there are here now. We trust that the enterprise you are showing in Victoria, in securing road appropriations and in urging the passage of a bill by which it will be possible for the government to loan money at low rates to farmers who wish to .undertake improvements, but at present cannot, on account of high bank rates, may do so, will" not disappear when the school question is mentioned. We know' that you have brought the matter to the attention of the department of education. Your constituents approve your work so far. Earn their continued approval. By the way, the appropriation of $2500 for road work from Aspen Grove, which was made last year, is still standing, we hope ? Aspen Grove residents state that more work was accomplished in that section last fall, for $493.40, than ever before for the like amount anywhere else. They fear that the appropriation may be withdrawn this year. Reassure them. Editor Nicola Valley News. ^ Spring is near at hand and now is the time to select your spring suit. The makers of Fit-Reform are recognized the orginalors in Canada of the high grade Clothing for men, and if you are particular as to the style and fit of your clothing it will be to your advantage to inspect our stock and samples before placing your order. Over Two Hundred Samples to Choose From. Prices Range From $18.50 to #37.50 GENERAL DRY6000S, MEN'S CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS, BOOTS & SHOES "Tooks" 4 ply Linen Collars 2 for 25c. OUR MOTTO : One Price to AH. President 50c " Suspenders a Pair. Court Nicola No. 8931 A. O. F. Will Hold its Fifth Annual BALL in Pooley's Hall Nicola TUESDAY February 21 Tickets 1.50 Ladies Free Dancing 8;30 p. m. J Have you seen our latest consignment of RINGS. All the latest in DIAMONDS, RUBY,'" EMERALD," '' OPAL and PEARL RINGS from $3.50 .to $75.00. All kinds of gold and silver jewelry at prices which defy, competition at ' . Jk., �� .' ,* .' ��� SIMPSON'S JEWELRY STORE Agent for-Waterman's Pens and Edison Phonographs. Head Office: Montreal ' '"'_ REST $12,000,000 President and General Manager. ank of Established 1817. PAID UP CAPITAL $14,400,000. Sir Edward Clouston, Dart. Branches in all the principal cities' and towns in Canada, also in London, Eng., New York, Chicago and Spokane. " Savings Bank Department- (Interest allowed at current rates.) .. BRANCHES IN NIGOLA VALLEY NIC0A : MERRITT: A. W. STRICKLAND, Manager. J. F. S. DILLUM, Acting Sub-Agent Good Living means that the food you eat is of the very best that can be obtained in the local market. If you buy your meals at the Merritt L you're certain of the best. A SUCCESSFUL TRIP Archie Jackson returned at the end of the week from a visit to the government at Victoria. He went as a special representative of the hospital committee to urge upon the minister for education and the. Premier the importance of granting $10,000 for a hospital in Merritt. Dr. Young had demurred about approving the grant of money on the grounds that the size of Merritt did hot" warrant such a large hospital as it is proposed to erect here. Mr. Jackson pointed out that the proposed hospital will be built not only for Merritt, but for the whole district. The need for such a place is evident when it is pointed out that the nearest one is located "in Kamloops. The minister was convinced and told Mr. Jackson that the grant would be air right. '"'"' l - What Makes Our Women Look Old Sooner Than the Men WASH DAY, OF COURSE Why Not Stay Young While We Do Your Send Us a Post Card and the Rig will COMPANY y|| ���'���y% 1 '���yyvT ->������&��� I 7-7M m :���"���!) I! ���Ml THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Friday, February 17 ��� -1911-; e Star Res Voght Street, Merritt. The place where you get just what you want, and just the way you want it, at any time you want it. Have you tried the Star Yet ? STEEL & FAULKNER Proprietors. Th e Merritt Under new management and many improved facilities. More accommodation and of the best. In every department we aim to please, and we generally succeed. COMMERCIAL TRADE A SPECIALTY. �� Best of Wines and Liquors Always in Stock. GEO. McGRUTHER, Prop. Merritt, B. C. Phone 37 P. O. Boz 7 Imith & Clarke Bakers and Confectioners. MANUFACTURERS OF All kinds of Chocolates and General Candy. All Goods Made at Kamloops and Merritt Factories. |ew Coldwater Hotel THE FINEST HOSTELRY IN THE UPPER COUNTRY-JUST OPENED. LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED WITH BEST CUISINE AND ACCOMMODATION. FINEST BRANDS OF WINES AND LIQUORS _ Wm. McIntyre, prop. MERRITT, B.C. Just Opened Up Merritt Meat Market You are invited to inspect the choicest of meats at this new market. Drop in, we can satisfy you. J. Castilliou - Proprietor The Spring is Almost Here? Now is the time to get in before the Spring rush starts. We have exclusive listings of the best ranch and town lots in the valley. The John Hutchinson Co. Old Coldwater Hotel Building, Merritt J. Hutchinson, Notary Public and Conveyancer. Insurance of all kinds. CANFORD NOTES The logging camps under Mr. Power have been, through the winter cutting and scaling over twenty two thousand feet of logs per diem. They have over a half a million feet cut and scaled to date. This contract is for two million feet. Messrs Meeker & Power, returned from a business trip up the main line, this week end. A car of machinery has arrived for the ' 'White Pine Lumber Co,'' of Spius Creek. Mr. H. Charles returned from* Vancouver last Monday evening, and will reside for a time in Mr. E. H. Cooper's house. Mr. H. C Meeker is the happy father of a bouncing baby boy, presented to him on Sunday by Mrs. Meeker, who is doing well. Congratulations. Mr. R. G. S. Anthony has returned from a trip to the coast. I feel that a tribute is due to the memory of Mr. Wm. Voglit, whose simple life shone out conspicuously in the yesterday, ���so to speak���. His whole soul generosity and hospitality impressed stranger and friend alike. Affable and courteous always, a happy smile lighting up his honest face he stood for all that was best in manhood; in fact was one of Nature's gentlemen. He is not dead but "wafted to immortality." Good actions never die, and he reflected them. The material of him has gone, the ego is still with us, and may we deal as tenderly with our fellow man, as he who has passed over. Genuine to the core, he had a heart of Oak: That beats as true to day as yesterday, And like some noble ship that on her last long voyage, Battling with the fury of the elements; at last arrives in port, So he has crossed the harbor bar, and made his home port, Rest. Valhalla. A PATRIOTIC TAXPAYER Melbourne, Feb. ^16.���One of the wealthiest land-owners in Australia has set a fine example o.f'pati'iotism in connection with the land tax on unimproved values recently imposed by the Commonwealth parliament. This ,tax vax'ies from a penny in the L. on values from 5.000L to 10,- 000L up to 6d. in the L. on values of 80,000L and above. An absentee landlord pays, a penny extra in the L, in each class. Sir Samuel McCoughey has promptly sent his cheque for the land tax to the Australian treasury, with the following communication: "Please find enclosed cheque for 17,000L, which I have pleasure in sending you for the tax on my properties. I am glad to do that much for a country which has done so much for me." Sir Samuel McCoughey, member of the Legislative Council, was born near Ballymena, Ireland, and arrived a young man in Australia in 1856. He devoted his life . at the Antipodes to pastoral pursuits. He has done much for the irrigation and cultivation of his extensive properties.' Sharp Razors and Clean Towels ���Brown & Durham's. 52 FAMOUS ADMIRAL RETIRES ARCHIE LITTLE makes a specialty of METALLIC SIGNS AND LETTERING Cheap, durable, and are the best letters on the market. BOTH GOLD AND SILVER THOS. SLATER Boot & Shoe Maker Bring your Repairs to me and if you are in a hurry I will do them while you wait. Have a pair of our non-slipping Cats-paw Rubber Heels put on your shoes��� both for ladies and gentlemen. Lord Charles Beresford Reaches Age Limit for Service. London. ���Admiral Lord Charles Beresford was 65 years old yesterday, and by virtue of the age- limit clause is retired from the active list of the British Navy. He has held no appointment since he relinquished the command of the Channel Fleet March 24, 1909. His retirement is credited gener- ally_tofriction-W-ith-the Admiralty- Board. He has been a severe critic of the management of the navy when he was serving in Parliament and after he was put at the head of the Channel Fleet in 1906. He is again in Parliament representing one of the divisions of Portsmouth. f Best Material and ) Workmanship Guaranteed * NICOLA AVENUE Near the Bank of Montreal Mule KETTLE VALLEY RAILWAY for Purchase of Land is Made Railway Yards. Penticton. B.C. ���The Kettle Valley Railway Co. has arranged for the purchase of some 50 acres of meadow land in the south west portion of Penticton and near the Okanagan River divisional yard and station. It is understood there will be built there a spur line constructed from the yards to the lake where the new wharf will be built a distance about a mile. The site secux'ed by the railway for its yards is about the best that could be procured in town. With a minimum of labor the land acquired can be made as level as a billiard table. The president ot the Kettle Valley railroad has under construction a large residence in Penticton and expects to spend a considerable part of his time here. ����� Asay a-Neurdll thee: new remedy for Nervous Exhaustion The depression experienced by women during convalescence from childbirth is never forgotten. The sense of utter nerve fatigue blots out interest iu everything. ''Asa- ya-Nkurali,"* is invaluable at such times. It feeds the nerves, induces sleep, quickens the appetite, aids digestion, and soon buoyancy of spirits and the sense of nervous vitality returns. $1.50 a bottle. Obtain from the local agent. GEO. M. GEMMILL,' Merritt, B. C. . Her Secret* ' 'j . �� Why She Always Looked So Young Everyone refers to her as one of the most attractive women in town. If wasn't-her features, for while regular, they were not unusual. But the charm lay. in the head of splendid,' vigorous hair that mad�� a veritable crown. It had that peculiar lustre and the sun gave it an added brilliance ���you couldn't look at her without unconsciously commenting on the beauty of her hair. When asked how she kept It So beautiful she replied that it was no secret, simply proper shampooing-, regular combine and the conscientious use or... Hirsutone. I She admitted it had not always been in that condition, but.'that she found Hirsutone the best thing., she over got for tho hair. It gave tho scalp such a cool, refreshed feel ing, and the hair was so much, easier to dress after its use. t There are plenty of heads that would be just as attractive for Hirsu- tono soon brings the hair and scalp into good condition. Your Nyal Drug Store will cheerfully guarantee Hirsutone to do all that is claimed for it. and every woman owes it to herself to try it. Nicola Valley -Dealer n Prime Beef, Mutton Lamb Veal and Pork. Poultry, Ham and Bacon. ^Manufacturers of- Strictly High Grade Delicious SAUSA Fresh Fish always on hand. Orders receive prompt attention. Cattle bought and sold by the carload. I. Manager Watche If you need a watch that is thoroughly reliable, and you are not on our list of customers, write for our catalogue at once. We traffic in the highest grade American and Swiss watches. Our watch movements are tested, and proved, thus assuring reliability and satisfaction. We sell at right prices, and render careful service. Send for a catalogue now. Henry Birks & Sons, Limited Jewelery Mail Order House Geo. E. Trorey, Man. Dir. Vancouver, B. C The Nicola Hotel (Formerly The Driard) Leading hostelry of the town. A popular resort for,the summer months and comfortable home for the winter. Best of accommodation and service in all departments. " ' S. KIRBY, Prop. NICOLA, B. C. Metropolitan MEAT MARKET NICOLA, .C. "The ".hoicest of Beef, utton, etc., always on hand Fresh Fish, Eggs and Vegetables. T. HESLOP, Prop. GM. LIMITED. Real Estate and insurance Okanagan Lands All Classes of Investments Placed. Head Offices: - - Vernon, B. C. DAILY STAGE SERVICE COLORED f Oris for each everyday ailment Sold and Guaranteed by Gemmill & Rankin, - Merritt. . A stage will leave the Merritt livery stables every morning at 8 o'clock for the end of construction on the Kettle Valley up the Coldwater. Stage leaves the other end at the same hour daily. Baggage and express carried. ALEX. COUTLEE Prop. Land Act NoticeJ^r Nicola Land District !'"' '���'"'������"' Kamloops Division of Yale ;' Take notice that r Perley-Russell of Princeton, occupation clerk; intends t o ,aPPly for permission n, to ..purchase the following described lands i~l (1.1.5 7 I Commencing at post planted 20 chains West of the North East corner Post of G. P. Myren's Pre-emption, Otter Valley; thencs East 20 chains; thence North 20 chains; tbenct West 20 chains thence South 20 chains, to point of commencement, containi g 40 acres^ more or less. Pkkley Russell, G. P. M.YREN AGEnt. Date 23rd. November, 1910. f All changes tor advertisements' a|. pearing in the Nicola Valley News, must be in the hands of the print ers no later than Wednesday night No guarantee can otherwise be given that tho changes will be made. Friday. February 17, 1911 THE NIGOLA VALLEY NEWS or $300 will purchase three Lots. The first cash payment is $35.00, the balance equally divided in monthly payments. adjoining the corner lot on Voght St. and Coutlee Ave., the latter of which is owned by the C. P. R. and who paid $1000 a year ago for the same, that I will sell on easy terms for . H T secure half acre of land and two cottages with two rooms in each cottage, with coal shed and a good well, the purchase price is - -"-'"- Just newly painted, with stable, chicken house, root house and well, and an acre and an eighth of splendid soil, will grow anything arid all irrigated, beautifully situated and very central. This property is all high, dry and level, and has some very fine cotton wood trees surrounding house THE FIRST CASH PAYMENT IS $150 the balance extendingover 2 years NO INTEREST The owner of a three roomed cottage and lot���not an acre and an eighth���about 75 ft. away from above property is advertising for sale for $ i 000 with an increase of 20 per cent, if not sold by Monday the 13th. MY PRICE for above is $1850. WHICH IS THE BARGAIN. and buildings consisting of one large new structure suitable for Hotel or mercantile business, with two other buildings. Splendid business location. INVESTIGATE. HERE IS A SNAP--4 ROOMED HOUSE Papered throughout, on Granite Ave. close to Coldwater hotel. First cash payment {��_**�� A A the balance in one payment in twelve months. Owner wants to go to Europe at once. $600 $215 WILL SECURE AN AORE and an eighth of land just of Voght St., the balance in six and twelve months and the PRICE IS ONLY $675. You can subdivide this property and make 100 per cent. r .' with three rooms in each,: and lot 50 x 120 on Quilchena Ave. opposite the Merritt Mercantile Co, CAN BE BOUGHT FOR $1800. LOT (IN QUILCHENA AVENUE adjoining the Diamond Vale Supply Co. Splendid business location. PRICE $1000. TERMS ARRANGED. $625 WILL BUY LOT I GRANITE AVE adjoining the New Reid Block. A lot directly opposite above lot sold for : $650 last fall. If not sold by the 25th of Feb. it will be TAKEN OFF THE MARKET I handle Houses, Cottages, Residential LotS, Business Lots Half Acres Lots, Acre Lots and Subdivisions. Ranches from 160 acres up to large tracts of land, and I can supply your wants in any investments that you want to make, as I control more exclusive listings than any Real Estate operator in tha Nicola valley. Phone 38 MERRITT Office Morgan Bldg. 8" THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Friday, February 17' f&JI s < -0.2 -5.8 xS.O xl.6 xl.9 -3.2 -0.7 xl.7 xO.l x0.9 x3.1 x5.6 & 0.28 0.05 0.95 0.14 1.21 1.71 0.28 0.92 1.46 0.56 1.14 0.25 "liil:_r ��� bottles. _ Lloyd-George, the Welsh wizard, has broken down under the istrairi of office. ���T5S^-*^5;:DEUONCOLORt One for each everyday ailment Sold and Guaranteed by Gemmill & Rankin, - Merritt Merritt Livery and Feed Stable Saddle Horses, and Single, and Double Drivers on Shortest Notice. Good accomodation for horses. Express meets all trains. Buggies for hire. 7\. J. COUTLEE, Prop., Merritt, B..C. ~ ii Repair Work a Specialty Let me fit you out with a pair of Superfine Rubber Heels -��� Friday, February 17, 1911 THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS '-(������ February 1, 1910; Editor Nicola Valley News. Dear Sir:���The abolition of the fruit duties comes to us all as the most startling and painful feature of the Reciprocity proposals recently laid before the house by Mr. Fielding. ' I. can not believe that the government is unaware of the immense importance of this industry in Canada, or that the Ministers did not know that very serious injury must result by the removal of the duties on U. S. fruit, for these things have been pointed out to them on many occasions, lam therefore driven to the conclusion that free fruit was insisted on by President Taft at a quid pro quo for certain other concessions wanted by Canada. That such a step was absolutely unjustifiable goes without saying and the greatest indignation has been aroused through the large fruit-growing districts of Ontario where the blow will be a serious one. It is possible that there may be an attempt to justify the step on the grounds that, while the industry in the far" West is hurt, that of the Maritime province is greatly benefitted. Such however, is not the case. For early apples and berries Nova Scotia may obtain slightly better prices in the New England States but I have received a telegram this morning from an authoritative soufse stating that the. abolition of the duties is a matter of indifference to the great apple industry of Nova Scotia as their markets are altogether in England'. In New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island the fruit industry tho' a growing one, is not so extensive. Quebec does not grow sufficiently to count in: the export market. There remain Ontario and our Province, and in both cases, especially our own, the disastrous effect of the proposals is at once apparent. It is evident from the reference in President Taft's message that a free market in Canada was coveted by both the Southern and Pacific Coast States, and I cannot believe when the ;true facts are known that so grievous an injustice to a national industry will be allowed to disfigure our fiscal policy. Ontario growers are organising a very large delegation to come to Ottawa and protest against the removal of the duties, and I have been asked to suggest to British Columbia the advisability of taking a similar course. I might point out, however, that the Minister of Finance has explicitly stated that the scheme must go through in its entirety, and there is not the slightest probability of remedying the matter at the present stage. As far as the present Dominion Government is concerned, the proposals will undoubtedly be passed intact through this parliament. Some action, however, either by delegation or otherwise, which will show to the government the unanimous feeling of British Columbia ���fruit-growers as to this great injustice,-is highly desirable. It is not necessary for me to say that,- having the honor to represent a constituency in which fruit-growing plays so enormously an important part, and also from the fact that all my personal interests are wrapped up in the fruit industry, I shall take every possible step to impress the House and the Government with the'baneful and injurious effects which must necessarily flow from such a step as the one proposed. It is not likely that the measure will pass through parliament for two or three weeks, and what action congress may take is a matter of guess work. Should the arrangement be ratified by congress and the U. S. Senate (which is extremely doubtful) it is open either to congress, or to our own parliament, to alter any specific feature of the proposals which may seem to work disastrously for either country. It is probable that some such feature will be amended by the Congress next year, and in any case the overwhelming representations of Canadian growers should make it obligatory on our own government to amend the evil in respect to our own industry. I shall welcome any suggestions from the growers of Yale- Cariboo and British Columbia, and beg to assure my own constituents that I shall exert every effort on their behalf, both now and at all future times. I have the honor to be, Sir, Yours very truly, Martin Burrell, M.P DRESSMMINC MRS. LUNAN Holder of a Cosmopolitan Dress Cutting. Association's Certificate, of London, Eng. Firts-class Work Guaranteed TERMS CASH Parlors : Nicola Ave., Merritt, in block east Bank of Montreal REID BLOCK, GRANITE AVENUE, MERRITT T"HE NEW departure which we have now entered upon, will, we feel assured, supply a long felt want in the business circles of our rapidly growing young city. Our new stock has arrived and is replete in all lines of Stationery, Pianos, Sewing Machines, etc. Also Paints and Painters' Supplies, Wall Papers, etc. Our goods at all times will be of the best quality and at fair prices. In our STATIONERY DEPARTMENT you will be able to find anything you require SLATES PILES ERASERS, different kinds PENCILS of every description NOTE PAPERS and ENVELOPES POCKET BOOKS NOTE BOOKS DRAWING BOOKS WRITING TABLETS CRAYONS RUBBER BANDS CLIPS, all kinds MUSCILAGE INKS, all colors PICTURE FRAMES in Oriental styles BURNT WOOD WORK mmms^y* PIANOS HEW WILLIAMS PIANO PLAYER Pianos $400 up. Terms PAINTS READY MIXED OR MIXED TO ORDER Large Stock Wall Papers, Ingrain, Varnish, Tile, Pattern Papers. Burlaps I Land Act Nicola Land District. Kamloops Division of Yale. Take notice that George H. King of Chipman, New Brunswick, occupation lumberman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: , Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner and marked George H King's southeast corner post, and on Main Dry Creek about tour miles from its junction with Five Mile Creek and about four miles westerly from Lot 939, thence north 40 chains, thenee west 20 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence east 20 chains to point of commencement, containing 80 acres more ��r leSS' GEORGE H. KING. Alex, McKay, Agent. Date November 29. 1910. Take Notice that Addington P. Long, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation cabinet -nrakerrintends-to-applyfor-permission- to purchase the following described Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner and marked Addington P. Long's southeast corner post, and about four miles from the mouth of Dry Creek and one-half mile west ot the said Creek, and about four miles westerly from Lot 939, thence north 40 chains, thence west 20 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence east 20 chains, to point of commencement, containing 80 acres more or less. '__.-���_ ADDINGTON P. LONG. Alex. McKay, Agent. Dated November 29. 1910. Take notice that Fred E. King of Vancouver, B. C., occupation dentist, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner and marked Fred J__. King's southeast corner post and on the west fork of Dry Creek about four miles from the mouth of Main^Dry Creek and about four miles westerly from Lot 939, thence north 20 chains, thence west 20 chains, thence south X) chains, thence east 20 chains, to point of commencement, containing 40 acres more or less. TrTMr, FRED E. KING. . Alex.. McKay, Agent. Date November 29. 1910..'; 46-55;; Take notice that Laura King, of Chipman, New Brunswick, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: ��� Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner and marked Laura. King's sonthwest corner post and about five miles. distant in a. northwesterly direction from the northwest corner of lot 939 and at the head of a small stream which empties into Siwash Creek, abom four miles north from its junction with Five-mile creek; thence north 40 chains, thence east 40 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. ���-��� LAURA KING. 46-55 ' Alex. McKay, Agent. Take notice that Grace F. King, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: . Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner and marked "Grace F. King's south-west corner post," and about two and one half miles westerly from Siwash creek and about three and ond half miles northwesterly from Lot 939, thence west 30 chains to point of commencement, containing 80 acres more br less. ���GRACE F. KING. 46-55 Alex. McKay, Agent. Take notice that Mary King of Vancouver, B. C, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the north-west corner and marked ' 'Mary King's north-west corner post," and on Dry Creek and about two and one half miles from its mouth, thence 40 chains south77thence���east~20��� chaihsy thence north 40 chains, thence west 20 chains to point of commencement, containing 70 acres more or less. MARY KING. 46-55 .' ���-. Alex. McKay, Agent. . Take notice that John McKay of Penticton, occupation builder, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner and marked "John McKay's south-east corner post'' arid on west of Dry creek and about four and one half miles from main Dry creek; thence north 40 chains, thence west 40 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence east 40 chains to the point of commencement, containing 160 acres. JOHN MCKAY. 46-55 Alex. McKay, Agent. Take notice that Janet McKay _ of Vancouver, B.C., accupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the north-east cornerand marked ''Janet McKay's north-east corner post,'' and on Siwash Creek and in a northerly direction about two miles from north-west corner.of Lot 939, thence west 80 chains, thence'south: 80 chiains, thence east 80 ehains; ttiihee north , 80 chains to the point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. JANET McKAY. ; 49-55 ^ Alex. McKay, Agent. Take notice-that; Edwin Millar of Eureka, California, occupation butcher, intends to apply for permission to"; purchase .the following described;lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner and marked "Edwin Millar's south-west corner post" and about two miles north-westerly from Lot 939 arid about two miles west from Siwssh Creek, thence east 80 chains, thence uorth 40 chains, thence west 80 thains, thence south 40 chains to the point of commencement, 'containing 320 acres more or less. edwin;millar. 46-55 ALEX, m'kay, Agent. Take notice that Larkin Burpee Briggs of Vancouver, B.C., occupation teamster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described l^nds: Commencing at a post planted at the. north-east cornerand marked "Larkin Burpee Briggs' north-east corner post," and about five miles distant in a north-westerly direction from the north-west corner of Lot 939 and at the head of a small stream which empties into Siwash Creek about four miles north from its junction with Five-mile creek, thence south 40 chains, thence west 40 chains, thence north 40 chains, thence east 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. Larkin_Burpee_Briggs. 46-55 Alex. cKay, Agent. Dated November 28th, 1910. Take notice that Elizabeth Scott of Vancouver, occupation widow, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following lands: o Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner and morked '"Elixabeth Scott's north east corner post," and on Dry Creek about three and one half miles from its mouth, thence south 40 chains, thence west 20 chains, thence north 40 chains, thence east 20 chains to point of commencement, containing 80 acres more or less. Elizabeth Scott. 46-55 Alex. cKay. Agent. Dated November 29th, 1910. Take notice that Alexander McKay of Vancouver, B. C, occupation engineer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the north-west corner and marked "Alexander McKay's north-west corner post," and on Dry Creek about three miles from its mouth, thence south 40 chains, thence east 20 chains, thence north ,40 chains, thence west 20 chains to point of commencement, containing 80 acres more or less. 46-55 Alexander McKay. Dated November 28th, 1910. pation actuary, intend to apply frr permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on west fork of Otter Creek, at the head of first canyon and about one and one naif miles from Lot 1775, intersecting Station K 1806, Rettle Valley R. R. survey, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Walter Warren. 46-55 R. Z. Chandler, Agent. Date, October 15th. 1910. _Land_Act_ Kamloops Division of Yale Land Division. District of Yale. Take noiice that Andrew Ross of Calgary, Alta., occupation R. R. man, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands, containing 640 acres. Commencing at a post planted about two miles of S. A. Brooks pre-emption No. 457, on the west branch of Otter Creek, B. C, thence north 80 chains and intersecting station K 1748 of the Kettle Valley railway survey; thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 cnains to place of commencement. ENDREWROSS, By R. R. Chandlea, Agent November 15th, 1910. Land Act Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Yale. Take notise that Chaales B. Gordon of Vancouver, B. C, occupation stenographer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a bost planted about 100 chains east of Stephen A. Brooks pre-emption No. 457 on wost branch of Otter Creek, B. C, thence south 40 chains and intersecting station K 1540 of the Kettle Valley railway survey, thence east 20 chains, thence north 40 chains, thence west 20 cooins to place of commencement and containing 80 acres of land. CHARLES B. GORDON By-R-Z November 15th, 1910. -onanuier.-Agenu Land Act Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take notices that. I, Walter Warren, of Toronto, Ont., accu- Land Act Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Yale. Take notice that James J. Warren of Vancouver, B. C., occupation R. R. man, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands, contaiuing 640 acres. Commencing at a poat planted at the north east corner of S. A. Brooks pre-emptiou No. 457 near the west branch of Otter Creek B. C, thence north 80 chains thence west SO chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to place of commencement. J. J. WARREN, By R. Z. Chandler, Agent. Dovember 15th' 1910. Mineral Act Certificate of Improvement. Forest Rose minera laim, s ' uate in the Nicola iiiningD ision of Yale distr . Wh- re located: Ten mile reek Nci th Nicola, yy Take Notice that I John Clapperton, Free Miners Certificate No. 34765 B, intend, sixty days from date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvement, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim. And further take notice that action, under section 37, must be commenced before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 29th. day of November A. D. 1910. Land Act Nicola Land District. District of'.; ' Kamloops Division of Yale. y Take notice that 60 days after da'te Euphemia Beath of Vancouver, married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described land: Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 1776, thence south.80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 seres more or less. -">. Euphemia Beath, Applicant.-;;'- E. B. Tingley, Agenti Dated January 28, 1911. 51-7 '~X M. L. GRIMMETT Barrister and Solic tor Notary Public Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal Barwick Block Merritt Land Act Nicola Land District. District of Kamloops Division of Yale. Take notice that 60 days after date Alexander Beath of Vancouver, occupation Broker, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described land: Commencing at a post planted 80 chains north of the N.E. corner of Lot 1776, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640acres more or less. Alexander Beath, Applicant. E. B. Tingley, Agent. Dated January 28, 1911. 51-7 Canadian Pacific Railway For rates and other information apply to R. P. WHEELER Agent - Merritt, B. Or write to H. W. BRODIE A. G. P. A. Vancouver, B, C. JO _....- THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Friday, February 17 1931 ie inter Even/: Line They Stock is a;Leader i Fit-Rite Clotliiiig is equal to the be have the Agency for this duly celebrated lihet To be the: well ^dressed man buy pit-RilteS Clothih^^^ your furnishing match. Is becoming famous. The citizens of Merritt and surrounding country have found at last where it pays to deal. 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