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THREE LIVE GHOSTS ********* Inmberland Islander WITH WHICH IS CONSOLIDATED THE CUMBERLAND NEWS. ******************************** At the Ilo-Ilo this week-end ******* ******** ***************** *1 FORTY-NINTH YEAR.—No. 30 CUMBBBLANU, UKITISH COLUMBIA FRIDAY, JULY 25th, 1930. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM Employees' Picnic Proved to be Popular Rendezvous for Many Former Resident Speaks For Neill Alec Rowan Hrings Message From West Coast Sports Said to Be About Beit Held Children Are Bountifully Catered For The annual picnic of the employees of the Canadian Collieries (D.), Limited is n thing of the past, that is for this year at any rate. And whnt a picnic. It was freely said that last Saturday's affair was about one of the hest ever held and with both candidates for political honors in the coming election being in attendance, with many prominent officials of the company also being present, and with the weather man on his best behaviour, everyone appeared to be having a jolly good time. The ground nt Union Bay had been laid out practically the same as the previous year with shade trees made to order being planted at various places, with the ever-popular merry- go-rounds, swings, etc. for the children and the quoiting pitches just on the outside. The refreshment stands were perhaps the busiest places one could find and the committee had a lot to do in keeping the thirsts of the younger element satisfied. In all 145 cases of soft drinks, 125 gallons of ice cream, $54.00 worth of oranges, and $70.00 worth of peanuts were distributed free and each child entering a race, if not a winner received a consolation prize of 10c. As an .indicattion of how hard the refreshments committee worked, especially at the start, it might be stated the 85 cases of soft drinks were dispensed in the first 45 minutes. The programme of sports drawn up was a most ambitious one, and included, in addition to the usual track events, first aid events and swim- Hon. R. B. Bennett Wires Good News To Candidate Mr. Thomas Graham, the conservative candidate for Comox-Alberni has just received a wire from the leader of the Federal conservative party in which he says: "The people of Canada have turned against the government of Mackenzie King and in ever-increasing numbers are condemning the incapacity, timidity and indifference from which we have suffered for the last eight years. The policy of the conservative party has been accepted by all classes throughout the land as the unfailing instrument of National upbuilding. Victory is in the air. Yesterday I told the citizens of Toronto that I had reached the definite conviction that on July the 28th the Liberal government fails. I urge you to continue vigorously your splendid work for the cause. I thank you with all my heart for your loyal support and I send you my warmest good wishes my firm belief in your approaching and my firm belief in your approaching success." The telegram is dated from Ottawa, July 23rd. Vice-Captain Of Cumberland Team Stars at Vancouver Joe Idieni Well Up in Average* During Cricket Week Joe Idiens and F. V. Hall returned to Cumberland on Saturday last after a vei,r en ioyable week of cricket on the mainland in which the Upper Island team got together by A. W. Paul and captained for four out of the five games by Joe Idiens, won one, drew one, and lost three. Considering that the team was a scratch one and had to rely on picking up one or two each day from the mainland, the Up-lsland did very well. Joe Idiens was the star of the team and came third in the averages for the whole week. In partnership with Sharpe he knocked off a score of 177 for the first wicket stand, a score that has not been equalled for k good many years. Hall was not so successful as Idiens but both were loud in their praises of the hospital ity extended to the visitors from the Island and report a wonderful holi day. Sunday the Cumberland Cricket team goes to Campbell River to play the newly formed team there. The game starts nt 2 o'clock and the following will travel from Cumberland: F. V. Hall, A. J. Taylor, Pete Mc Laughlin, J. Vernon-Jones, T. Carney, Sam Gough. C. V. Dando, J. Vaughan, G. I. Guy, J. Heaton, Sam Boothman, J. L. Brown and J. Idiens. ming races. In the track events some very keen competition was witnessed, especially in the various sprint races. T. Kawaguchl won the McLellan, McFeeley cup outright this being the second year in succession he held the cup. The Bapco cup went to Norntan Mill for the 100 yards dash for employees only, but perhaps the most thrilling race of the afternoon was the 100 yard dash, open handicap, when Henry Watson defeated George Brown right on the tape. It was a good race with Watson winning in the last few yards. The committee men's race, tilting the bucket drew forth a good entry and also caused lots of fun. The milk-drinking contest was witnessed by a large throng and this also caused lots of amusement. In the first aid events a great deal of interest waa centred. Mr. John Hunt, presenting to the -winning captains the various trophies competed for. For the children not interested in sports the merry-go-rounds and tho swings proved to be a popular place and the committeeman in charge had a great day of it. It was estimated that one of the biggest crowds in years patronized the picnic and the arrangements made for the comfort and convenience of all left nothing to be desired. List of Winner*: Unfortunately the names of the winners for the first eight events were not kept. Other winners were: Boys' race, 75 yards, won by W. Coombs. Girls' race, 15 years, 75 yards—lst, Barbara Martin; 2nd. Margaret West- field. Girls' egg and spoon race—lst (no name given); 2nd, Irene Jackson. Boys' sack race—lst, H. Calnan; 2nd, I. Hara. Girls' shoe scramble—May Beveridge. Boys' three-legged race—lst, W. Coombs and Hayashi; 2nd. W. Susuma and I. Kawaguchl. Girls' relay race—lst, M. Hara's team; 2nd, A. Jackson's team. Boys' pillow fight—lst, W. Coombs; 2nd, T. Conti. Quoiting competition—Harry Ellis, Senior. Girls' potato race—lst. M. Hara; 2nd, B. Stant. Boys' cracker eating contest—lst, M. Galazzai; 2nd, B. Hunden. Girls' skipping race—lst, Irene Jackson; 2nd, B. Brown. Boys' wheelbarrow race—lst, K. Sora and I. Hara; 2nd, M. Hirose and H. Matsukura. Girls' potato race, 10 years—lst, Betty Brown; 2nd, D. Derbyshire. Boys' 100 yards dash—lst, W. Coombs; 2nd, E. James. Spring board high jump—lst. Bud Coombs; 2nd, H. Westfleld. First Aid events: Sloan Challenge Shield—lst, J. Williams (captain), J. D. Davis, J. S. Brown, H. Waterfleld, W. Davies; 2nd, M. Brown (captain), J. Buchanan, W. Bennle, B. Horbury and T. Eccleston. First Aid event for Forcimer cup—lst, M. Brown, J. Buch- annan, W. Bennie, B. Horbury, T. Eccleston; 2nd, J. Williams, J. D. Davis, J. S. Brown, H. Waterfleld and W. Davies. Junior First Aid—1st, B. Nicholas, G. Robertson, S. Lawrence, R. Brown and J. Marpole; 2nd, M. Westfleld, L. Picketti, M. Beveridge, B. Brown and B. Beveridge. Bosche competition—lst, B. Bono and M. CoitelU; 2nd, W. Warren and Rossi. Single ladies' race—lst, B. Martin; 2nd, M. Westfleld. 100 yards dash (18 years)—lst, J. Watson; 2nd, Takeru. Married ladies' race—lst, Mrs. King; 2nd, Mrs. O. Bond. Old men's race—lst, R. Littler; 2nd, A. H. Glover. Running high jump—lst, A. Searle, 5ft. 3 In.; 2nd, J. Coombs, 5ft. Special 100 yard dash for McLellan- McFeeley cup—lst, Kawaguchi: 2nd, J. Watson. This being the second year in succession that Kawaguchl has won the cup, it becomes, his own property, Running hop, skip nnd jump—lst, N. Hill; 2nd, J. Watson. 440 yards—1st, Hayashi; 2nd, N. Hill. Married ladies' nail driving contest —1st, Mrs. G. Davis; 2nd, Mrs. Mor- rello. 100 yard dash, open handicap—lst, H. Watson; 2nd, G. Brown. Milk drinking contest—lst, Bud Hunden; 2nd, Sam Armstrong. Bapco cup race, for employees only, 100 yards—1st, N. Hill; 2nd. Hayashi. Committeemen's race, tilting the bucket—lst, R. T. Brown and Pete Reid; 2nd, H. Jackson and H. Bates. Water Sports 25 yards swim, boys. 16 years—lst, K. Kioasgi; 2nd, J. Redhead. 50 yards swim, open event—lst, A. Searle; 2nd, D. Marshall. 25 yards, ladles' open event—lst, B. Scott; 2nd, E. Searle. Fancy diving—lst, D. Marshall; 2nd, H. Glover. During the day the Cumberland city band rendered a number of popular selections The only speaker at A. W. Neill's meeting at the Ilo-Ilo last night apart from the Independent enndidate himself was Alec Rowan, who was introduced by the chairman. T. H. Carey, as a former Cumberland man who had brought a message from tlie west coast people. Mr. Rowan commenced by saying that Conservative speakers had been telling them on the west coast that Mr. Grnham had got all thc miners' votes, and had bcen telling the miners at Cumberland that Mr. Neill had lost the votes of the west coast fishermen, He wanted to say that -so far was tliis from the case that the west coast fishermen were solidly behind the man who had proved such a friend In need. Mr. Neill had got these deep sea workers every navigation aid they had asked for to protect them in their employment which was often many miles of! shore. As member he had proved to be a friend of fishermen, ex-soldiers, woodsmen, prospeotors and miners, in fact of ail workers. The speaker felt that the voters did not know half enough about the work done by their member, and he proceeded to read from Hansard to show the stand taken by Mr. Neill during the years of his membership in Parliament on matters of importance to Comox-Alberni. Mayor Maxwell was on the platform but did not make a speech, He remarked that he felt that both Mr. Graham and Mr. Neill could be trusted to run a clean campaign, but he regretted that the same could not be said of Conservative party workers generally. Clean Sweep For British Columbia Is Predicted Ottawa.—With polling day on Monday country wide evidence of a decided swing on the part of the unattached voter to the Conservative cause becomes more impressive. The general resentment against King government and its policy ofj drift and compromise is definitely crystallizing into an enthusiasm for thc Conservative Program laid down to the electors from coast to coast by Hon. R. B. Bennett in elaborating his call to the electors to give Canada ji Chance. Reports from all of the provinces tell of the strong swing against the government. In Nova Scotia where there were early indications of a possibility of the loss of two conservative seats in Sydney, it is now admitted that Mr. Bennett's tour of that province has altered the situation to such an extent that the Conservative ranks are likely to be increased by two instead of being depleted to that extent. Both Hants and Yarmouth appear to bu definitely in the Bennett column. In New Brunswick a direct rift in the Liberal ranks has deposed Hon. Peter Veniot from party leadership in that province. Premier King has replaced him by Senators Copp and Robinson. The net result is the antagonism of the Acadians in the Northern Part of the province with the likelihood that the Conservatives will add Kent and Northumberland to their strength. Perhaps the most amazing feature of the entire campaign is the tremendous enthusiasm with which Mr. Bennett has been acclaimed on each appearance which he has made in the Province of Quebec. In the city of Quebec last Saturday night an audience of over 20,000 greeted his presentation of the Canada first policy with a degree of enthusiasm unrivalled since the death of Laurier. Predictions from non-partisan sources in Montreal are that Mr. Bennett will increase his strength from ten to fifteen members in Quebec. Ontarioi by common consent, will see a Conservative sweep. It is expected that that province will show at least seventeen gains for Mr. Bennett. Two of the Ministers, Mr. Malcolm and Mr. Euler, may be numbered among the missing in the next parliament, In Western and Northern Ontario indications are that the Conservatives will more than regain the ground lost in 1926. In Manitoba indications ure, that where not a single Conservative member sat in the last parliament., at least seven members will be returned on July 28. In Saskatchewan it is confidently expected that between twelve and fourteen Conservative and probably four other opponents of thje King Government will he elected. Alberta, it is expected, will give Mr. Bennett at least five supporters; while a clean sweep of British Columbia appears altogether likely, The Yukon seat is of course safe for Mr. Bennett. There are many who predict that the next week will see the Government defeat turned into a rout and that tho next parliament will sec Mr. Mrs. Harry Ellis Passed Away at Nanaimo Sunday HUSBAND AND THREE SONS, RESIDENTS HERE The death occurred in Nnnaimo on ■Sunday morning last of Laura Elli■,. wife of Mr. Harry Ellis, a resident of Cumberland. The deceased, wjvj wns a native of London, England, aged i'i4 years had been a resident of Nanaimo, district including North- field, Wellington, Ludysmith und Nanaimo for the past IG years. Besides her husband she is sur- vived by three sous, Jamas, Harry and John, of Cumherland and one daughter, Mrs. L. Witt, of Nanaimo. One sister, Mrs. James Parrott. formerly of the Half-Way House. Northfield, now of Nanaimo, also survives. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 from the Undertaking parlors of D. J. Jenkins, Ltd., under auspices of the Pythian Sisters of which order the deceased was a charter member. Cannon Hitchcox officiated, interment taking place in the Nanaimo Cemetery. The honorary lodge pall-bearers were Mrs. J. Aitken, Mrs. W. Neave, Mrs. T. Aitken, Mrs. C. Wilson, Mrs. J. Isherwood and Mrs. J. Price. The active pall-bearers were Messrs. J. Isherwood, W. W. Walkem, W, Neilson, T. Mowatt, W. Inglis and A. Hamilton. In addition to a pillow from the family and a heart from her nephew Tom, the following sent floral tributes to the memory of the deceased: The Lobley family, Cumberland and District Welsh Society, thc Marsden family, Mrs. Dand and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Whitehead, Chemainus; Mrs. Coblin McAr- thur and family, Mr. nnd Mrs. M. M. Brown and George, Cumberland, Louvain and Her Dad, Port Alberni; Mr, and Mrs. S. Williams, Royston; Pythian Sisters, Mr. and Mrs. A. Blunt and family, Mr. and Mrs. G. Brown, Mr, and Mrs, Geo. Edwards, Northfield; Mr. and Mrs. Tyler, Port Alberni Mrs. L. Gouge, Mr. and Mrs. John Matthews, Northfield; Mrs. C. II. Adamson, Miss Fox and Lillian. Mrs. Robt. Naylor, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gear, Edna and Audrey, Cumberland; L, B. and Wm. Inglis, Mr. nnd Mrs. Wm. - Carmichael, Lady ami thj Mr. and Mrs. M. Cottle, Mr. and Mrs. M. Clolte, Mr, and Mrs. A. WagstiiT, Mr, and Mrs, P. Brennan, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Mowatt, Annie and Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hitcheii. Mrs. Isherwood and Edith, Mra. Burn and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. MacMillan, Cumberland: Mr. Sam Williams and family, Cumberlnnd; Mr. nnd Mrs. T. D. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. K. Brown and James, Cumberland; Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Mc- Names, Vancouver; Mrs. Tantram and family, Mr. M. G. Clarkson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Con Reifel, Mrs. R. C. WHIgresB, Mrs. James Harper, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wheatcroft, Mr. and Mrs. W. Anderson, Ladysmith; Mr. and Mrs. David Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rogers, Mackie, Mr. and Mrs. T. Niven, Mr. and Mrs. W. Neilson and John, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Walkem. Harry W. Rees Collapses Whilst Visiting Royston Rushed to Cumberland Hospital Unfortunate Man Dies Shortly After Being Admitted Death Of Preston Bruce Recorded Well Known Reiident Will Be Interred Sunday Preston Bruce, a well known Cumberland resident foi* many yeurs died at the family residence this morning at the age of 45 years and 10 months The deceased had been in failing health for the past two years and his death at an early age, whilst a shock to many friends was not altogether unexpected by those close to him. He leaves to mourn his loss besides the sorrowing widow, two young sons and one daughter, all residing at home. Thc funeral will take place from the family residence on Sunday afternoon at 2:110 with the Rev. J. R. Hewitt officiating. Bride-To-Be Is Honored by Friends Mr. and Mrs. D. Bannerman entertained on Wednesday evening at a delightful surprise party and shower in honor of Miss Margaret Bannerman sister of the former, recently of the staff of the Revelstoke Public schools and formerly of the local school staff who is a visitor here and whose marriage to Mr. Geo. Kennison, manager of the Revelstoke branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce will take place at Christ Church, Vancouver, on August lst. A pretty scheme of pink and white decorations was carried out in the reception rooms, streamers leading from a large white wedding bell suspended from the chandelier and lovely summer flowers were used lavishly. The large number of guests assembled, lights were turned out and the honor guest escorted to a seat of honor to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Annie McLeod. Needless to say she was completely taken by surprise. Sho was then presented with a magnificent bouquet by Mrs. Dawson of Courtenay. Games of all kinds, music and contests were then entered into with zest by all anda very jolly evening ensued. Novelty whist of which there were 5 tables caused much fun aud winners were: ladies' first ami second. Mrs. Harmston, Miss ETIch" Hunden; consolation, Mrs. Dawson while Mr. Alex Chalmers upheld honors foi* the gents. Mrs. J. Stant and Miss Vivian Aspesy were first and second winners in the "Nut" race. Mrs. B. Hunden captured the "lucky" prize and Mrs. J. Stant the guessing. During the evening an impromptu wedding was put on hy a number of the guests, their ancient costumes and comic unties causing much merriment. Delicious abundant refreshments were served, following which a "fishing" contest was put on, some very amusing catches being made, culminating in the "hooking" by the honor guest of a basket decorated in the prevailing color scheme with a border of pink sweetheart roses and green leaves, containing a lovely bouquet and numerous parcels which as they were opened by the bride-to-be with the assistance of her niece Miss Edna Conrod, were found to contain many handsome gifts for which she neatly expressed her appreciation. A jolly sing-song wound up the evening. The bride to be is a member of a pioneer family and her many friends here extend best wishes for her future. Harry W. Rees, of Cumberland, son of Mr. and Mrs. II. Rees, died suddenly on Tuesday evening in the Cumherland General Hospital shortly after being admitted. The late Mr. Rees who was close to 40 years of age had been unwell for a considerable time, hut his end on Tuesday came as a distinct shock to n number of friends. Tuesday afternoon Mr. Rees walked to Royston and whilst on lhe wharf there collapsed. He was immediately attended to nnd placed in a shady spot away from the terrific heat of the sun. Joe Idiens had his truck fixed up and conveyed the sick man to the local hospital as quickly as possible. All that medical skill could do for the sick man was of no avail and ahout two hours after being admitted he passed away. . The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the widow and {laughter and to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. j H. Rees. The latter suffered a great loss only a few months ago when their son, Joe dropped dead whilst on his way home to Lake Cumber- land. The funeral is being held th?.-: afternoon, just as we are going to press. Rennett with a majority which will enable him to at once put into effect the constructive policy which he has laid down as the means to put an, end to unemployment and to bring! about a return of that prosperity to J which Canada's vast natural ro-1 sources entitles her citizens. Town Topics Cumberland city received a cheque during the week for $1,482.12 being this city's share in the government distribution of motor fees to municipalities, which is a slight Increase over last year's amount. # * * Mrs. James Murray received word on Thursday night that she had sue cessfully passed the recent examinations held at the Maison Henri Beauty Parlors in Vancouver and is now fully qualified in all branches of Imir-dressing and beauty culture, Mrs. Waddinglon, of Oorlun, B.C., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frew. * * * Mr.s. Ferryman, of Corbln, B. ('., and Mr. (Iraham, of Harrison, B.C., are guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. .1. Newman. Mr. and Mrs. A. Rowan of Port Alberni are visiting relatives here. Review No. 17 of W.B.A. held a very jolly "500" drive on Thursday evening. Prize winners were ladies' first Mrs. H. Spence, second Mrs. E. Brown; gents first Mr. Schmidt, second Mr. II. Spence. Refreshments were served by a committee of members. "Rags" the favorite rough haired terrier of H. C. Lang was killed during the week being run over by a car. Another fox terrier was received last night by Mr. Lang from the same kennels in Victoria. Conservatives Would Ruin Coal Industry Says Independent Neill Claims Home and Export Markets Menaced Hy Subsidy and Tariff—Pleads for Support on 28th A. W. Neill, Independent candidate for Comox-Alberni. addressed Cumberland people at the Ilo-Ilo last night, and before plunging into liis presentation of his case for re-election warned his hearers that despite whisjxT- IngS llmt might be made to the effect that the contrary was the case, the balloting in federal elections was absolutely secret .and no voter need fear that the recording uf his vote might be followed hy action unfavorable to the voter in consequence of his having voted other than what would be considered "right" by the whisperers. He also reminded voters that the poll closed at fi o'clock. Mr. Neill announced that tu speaking to Cumberland people he would devote a good deal of attention to the coal situation and unemployment, two matters of great concern to his audience. He would later say a little about the tarifr and immigration. First he would like to say what he thought of some of those working against him. particularly one Sam Cocker, of Van- derhoof. Here the speaker entertained the meeting with some of the caustic humor and heavy sarcasm for which he is noted when dealing with those whose politics do not please him. This Sam Cocker, said Mr, Neill, who might as well be known as Simple Sam, had left his hay and his hogs way up in Vanderhoof to come down to help Mr. Graham, all for the love of Comox- Alberni. Mr. Neill was sure the hogs would miss him. Bill Duncan, said the candidate, had also left his hay to engage in a back door canvass, but he had been more astute than to neglect his farm and had engaged a couple of Chinamen. Mr. Neill thought the canvasser would do better to return to farming and let the Chinese do the canvassing. Would Ruin Mines Getting down to the coal industry, Mr Neill said he hnd scanned the reports of speeches of Mr. Graham, as well as of Mr. Bennett and the other spellbinders of thc Conservative party, with anxiety lest these'people had discovered a remedy for the ills of the in- Twilight League Baseball Games CUMBERLAND EASILY DEFEAT UNION BAV SUNDAY There was a real good crowd pre- sent at the Recreation ground Sunday evening when the Cumberland Athletics and Union Hay came together in u Twilight League baseball fixture. That's ahout all it could be classed as. Union Bay playing fnr below form, with the result that the local nine had a very easy time of it. Errors were numerous and runs plently, thc final score being 17-6 in favor of the Athletics. Box Score: Cumberland— AB R H PO A E Bobba, s.s 4 112 2 0 Bono, l.f ,'(32101 Stant, lb 4 2 2 0 10 Bannerman, :1b. 5 5 3 0 10 James, 2b. 5 1 3 1 1 1 Aitken, r.f 5 (I 1 I 0 1 Tobacco, c,f, 5 (10 2 0 (I Westlield, c. ... 5 2 2 10 1 0 Dickie, p. .... .52 2 0 2 1 Stewart, cf. 0 0 0 I 0 0 41 17 15 27 8 4 Union Bav— Al: H H pn A E Glover, cf. li 2 8 i n 0 Marshall, .'lb. i: 2 2 ir n 4 McKay, l.f. 4 0 0 0 n 0 .1. McKay, c. 5 1 1 7 l 0 Searl, lb 4 1 1 ii 0 1 Peters, s,s, 4 0 2 3 2 0 Auchinvole, 2b 3 0 0 3 5 2 Bradley, r.f. 4 0 0 1 0 0 B. deary, p. 1 0 0 0 2 0 Uti fi il 21 10 7 Two |»;ls.- hits: Slant, Marshall; sacrifice hits: West field (2), Mrk'av I, Aitken, Dickie, Searle; stolen bases: Bannerman (2). .Tames, Mat. shall, Glover; double plays: Stant to James; struck oul by Dickie 10, by Geary fi; hits off deary 15 in H innings; n(f Dickie '.* in '.* inning's; bit hy pitcher: Stant bv fleaiv; umpire, Bono, Courtrnny va. Minto On Monday another baseball game was played in the Twilight league when Courtenay and Minto locked horns. The1 latter played one of tne poorest games of the season, lacking their usual pep and dash, There i.s j one thing aboul the Minto nine, they , are usually on their toes and "raring t<> go, hut as stated their pep was gone on Monday for some reason cu- other. Courtenny won, and quite easily, the Minto boys not being able t'i do a thing with the offerings i of C. Sutton .whilst the visitors nicked ("arter, on tbe mound for Minto, ; for plenty of hits. The final score reading 11-0. This was the lirst shut : out game of the season. There was not u very big turn-out, but the fans present sure gave Dick Damonte a I big hand when he took field, playing I in place of a regular player who, through injury could not turn out. dustry as yet unknown to him. Mr. Bennett had said that the fifty millions . of dollars spent on imported coal should have been used as a subsidy. i The Conservative platform said the ; party was pledged to a national fuel ■ policy, The party would tind the rates i that would enable Canadian coal to 1 meet competition, and would make up the loss by subsidization, This policy [ had been devised to catch votes in tlie far east and in Alberto, It was an i appalling policy, and lost Bight on the ■ interest of British Columbia mines. It | would be ruinous to them. The Conservatives said that the fuel problem must he dealt with and regarded on broad national lines, They claimed that Neill was provincial. Had we not the right, said Mr. Neill, to see how these policies would affect as. The fact that we in British Columbia had bituminous coal to sell meant that there could be no displacement by it of anthracite imported from western United States. Thr; competition could only be against similar coal imported in the manufacturing areas centering on Toronto. Even Nova Scotia, while full of coal, imported great quantities of anthracite. An Enormous Figure Figures showed that 13 million tons of bituminous coal hud heen imported at an average cost of $1.94, and with little freight charges against it. Island coal cost around an average of $6.40 to produce. Allowing for freight from Alberta east of say $9, and from B. C. about $12, and crediting U. S. with say $1.50 fur freight, British Columbia coal would have to be subsidized $15 a ton to compete. But even supposing that a figure of $10 a ton were used it would take $130,000,000, or one third of the income of the federal government, to subsidize the Canadian coal industry. Even supposing Alberta and Nova Scotia coal could benefit, continued the speaker, Island output could not. Alberta coal cost only S4 to mine and was hundreds of miles nearer to the market. God had been responsible for the geology and geography of Canada. Any possible advantage of the proposed action of the Conservative party would go to Alberta. Alberta coal was already successfully sold in Courtenay and Duncan. It was a fantastic dream to think of competing with American coal. Charity begins at home, Mr. Graham had been reported as saying. It was a pity, said the speaker, that common sense did not begin at the same place. Would Sound Knell Alberta would want, if given a cut rate east, the same west, and in fact Mr. Blatchford had indicated publicly that it wns tiie intention to take the British Columbia market as soon as the Ontario one had been safely secured for Alberta. This would be a calamity for Island miners. Tlie Conservative fuel policy would sound the death knell of tlie local market for B. C. coal. Reading from the United States tar- iif Mr. Neill claimed that even the United States trade now enjoyed by Island coal would be cut off by the Conservative policy, It had been declared that a duty would be put on American import coal. The States tarifr was free on coal unless a contra duty existed, in whicli case the American tariff was the same figure. Also the States general tarifr had a clause whicli added to the duty aaginst any commodity tlie nmount ot any direct or indirect subsidy. Thus, claimed Mr Neill, both the tariff and the bonus policy of the Conservatives would ruin Island export trade. With this and tlie local market gone to Alberta mines all that would be left was the bunker business, a scant 15 per cent, of the whole. Qraham Opposes Research Quoting from reports ot an address to a meeting ol minim: engineeri made by Mr. (iraham two years ago. Mr. Neill said Turn Graham had claimed that coal production must he made cheaper. He had spoken sensibly when unhampered by political considerations. In 1924 the government had cut the tanfl on a greal number "i items of machinery used in production of coal, thus lowering production costs as .suggested by Qraham. Now, with politics to consider, Mr. Qraham believed in tariff protection thai would increase these production costs Mr. Qraham had also opposed, in addressing engineers, the spending of money on research work. Mr. Neill approved heartily of expenditures of $100,000 spent on buildings and $50,000 on plant for research in fuel problems. He thought this tlie best way to arrive :it tiie solution of the trouble. Early pulverization ex|K*riment.s had faded due to inadequacy oi the equipment then avail- j able. Though In England pulverized coal was being successfully used, the i coal here was different, and though j sonic progress had been made there w'as still much lo be done to make use | of pulverized coal successful with Is- [ land coal. The government had Just Installed equipment in one of the big l boilers of its central heating system nt ; Ottawa, and data would be acquired j next winter. Even H, H. Stevens and Mr. Neill had agreed on the advisabil- (Cominued on Page Two) PAGE TWO CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C FRIDAY, JULY 25th, 1930. The Cumberland Islander PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CUMBERLAND, B.C. EDWARD W. BICKLE TIIE BRITISH COLUMBIA COAL INDUSTRY. OUT OK A CONFERENCE of those directly interested in promoting the coal industry of the province .-■ me useful suggestions should develop, Mr. W. A. McKenzie, the Provincial Minister of Mines, has summoned such a gathering with the object of effecting two purposes; firstly, to restore the industry to the -position it formely enjoyed, and, secondly, through this means, assist in the relief of unemployment. Mr. McKenzie is to be congratulated on having adopted this course. It will lead to a fiank and free discussion of all the handicap; now hampering such mineral development and there are, unquestionably! ways in which some of these can be overcome. Production of coal in British Columbia for the first i.., oi the present year is 18 per cent less than it was for the Bamo period last year. There bus been a falling off of 500 person in tho number employed on Vancouver Island. This is a serious condition. One of the causes i io displacement of coal by fuel oil in so many Industrial undertakings. Some Vancouver Island centres of i ion, auch as Nanaimo, Ladysmith and Cumher land feel the effects of tho decline in the industry. Progress on Vancouver Island has heen slowed up, which that the coming conference is of particular mo- menl to this part of the province. Among matters to be considered will be the uses to which pulverized coal may bo put. This branch of the Industry has passed the experimental stage, hut, in a commercial sense, has still every headway to make in this "province. There are methods and means which will come up for discussion at thc forthcoming conference!, and the suggestions anticipated from the variey of Interests lo be represented are certain to be of a character which can be fostered by tho Provincial Govern ment, It is not only that Government which is concerned. The Federal authority could also do a good deal to, restore the coal industry of British Columbia. It could] for instance, use coal, in some form or other insstead of] fuel oil for the heatinp of its buildings; it could appeal! to the Canadian National Railways ,as a state undertaking, to utilize our coal resources in a larger way, since the development of the industry is of national importance. The point of the coming conference is that those most deeply concerned are being asked to assist in remedying a serious problem. Incidentally, a solution is one of first class interest to the people of British Columbia as a whole. It is a method hy which, through legitimate industrial development, a much greater measure of employment can he created. The hopes of all will be centred on the conference and confidences will run high that Mr. McKenzie will have a successful issue to thc constructive course which he is adopting in the interests of one of the provinces main industries. —Victoria Colonist. NEW ZEALAND LEADS. RECENT statistics by Canadian Ministry of Commerce show that export and import trade of New Zealand, production of wealth and the amount accumulated continue to be the highest in the world per capita. "White umbrellas and elephants mad with pride" more or leas for everybody, are the fruits of continuous increases in local and general land value taxation. In the capital, Wellington, a great rush of delayed building orders followed the recent adoption of municipal Single Tax, amounting to well over .£2,000,- 00. In 1029 the new building after this delayed result was no less than £2,049,00 at contract prices; very fine for what is only a small capital. In another Single Tax area, New Plymouth, great results are shown also. After 70 years, in 1913, the population was 5,238; in 1930 it is about 16,000, and some thousands more in overflow suburbs; and an exceptionally large proportion (as in Sydney) are noted as living in their own houses.—M.J.S. that it did indeed turn business from Uncle Sam to John Bull. Independent economists had praised it. and Conservative members and Press had endorsed it. The wail of Canadian manufacturers that they were going to be ruined was all bunk, said Mr. Neill. These people were always going to be ruined, but always had wonderful homes and private fortunes. One day Mr. Bennett would say that the Budget would ruin tlie country, and the next he would say there was nothing in it. two contradictory statements. In drawing towards bis conclusion. Mr. Neill claimed an advantage over his opponent in experience and knowledge of the needs of the constituency. He had also learned how to take advantage of every political opportunity. He was paying his own expenses, and could go to Ottawa without taking a carload of political hirelings. Once again he would state his creed. He would support either a Liberal or Conservative government in constructive legislation that would benefit Comox- Alberni. and he would be guided in matters of tariff by the needs of industries of the same constituency. He would neither beg, threaten nor bribe, but would rely on his case. He had a perfect trust that the carpetbaggers and money bags of Bennett and McRae would not debauch the free voters of Cumberland, and of Comox-Alberni. Conservatives Would Ruin Coal (Continued from Paf,e One) Hy of tliis research work, but not Graham. At all times Mr. Neill had supported pulverized coal research. Bennett Oil Magnate Some time was devoted to consideration of the oil fuel situation. The half cent tax put on by the govern- men had been much too small to do any good, and had in any case been nullified when the C. P. R. had it declared untra-vires. Now the government had passed a ruling to tax the oil, but it was subject to ordcr-in-coun- cil. The C. P. R. was keeping the order from being passed. R. B. Bennett could not be expected to tax oil fuel. Though he had resigned the presidency of the Royalite company nobody had heard of him giving away his shares, which were now worth immense sums though representing but a small investment. Referring to the proposed coal subsidy, Mr, Neill remarked that the giving away of huge sums of the people's money seemed to be a policy running like a thread through the whole Conservative platform. He also told of having got into a row when he attempted, successfully, to get for Cumberland a share of the Canadian Nation,d coal business. The budget bonus of 41)'- cents on coal for coking was a measure that would hasten the day when there would be a big steel plant on the Pacific coast. Old People Helped Mr. Neill dealt briefly with his efforts ln behalf of old age pensions. which reached a successful culmination in spite of the opposition of Conservatives. Hc exhibited the first old- age pension cheque, which he had had iiie honor of presenting as a recognition of his efforts in that regard. He had paid twenty dollars for it, and though Scotch, had refused fifty, He considered that as an historical document it would be worth a lot some day. Speaking seriously he considered it a matter of congratulation that now thousands of aged people received pensions. Turning to unemployment, the candidate considered tills the most awful and serious problem in the world today. Alter dealing wilh the aspect of federal responsibility and method of securing action by amending the Brit- 1 ii North America Act or by having all provinces agree on unemployment insurance, be many now do on pensions, weu the federal government l/ourhaht/is safe with EAGLE BRAND CONOCNlCOl merely making grants, Mr. Neill defended tne plans of Mackenzie King. Mr. Bennett had said not so long ago that there was no more need for unemployment relief than for polygamy. The special session about which Conservatives were making such a fuss would cast thc country $2,375,000, it could not possibly meet until October when writs were returnable, and it could accomplish nothing unlit a conference had bcen held with provincial governments. Members in the meantime would play politics and waste time and money. Mr. King's plan to have a conference could be carried out within a few days after election. Temporary relief could be arranged by the doing of works, not doles, and the funds could be provided by treasury warrants and authorized at an early session in 1931. Then only one session need be held each year. Mr. Neill personally could do with the extra $4,000 an extra session would bring him but hc had some regard for the people's money. Must Avoid Revolution A conference must be held or the country must face bloody revolution. The relief works could perhaps be done on thc precedent established, the fed- i era! government, provincial govern- I merit, and the municipalities eacli contributing one third. The next step would be creation of a comprcheisi .e scheme of unemployment insurance, and after that there must be investigation to determine the cause and find the remedy of unemployment. Bennett's plan to call a special session and raise tariffs would not provide work for all as was being claimed. With the exception of France, where workers were satisfied with a pittance, unemployment was universal. Baldwin had been defeated because he had not been able to handle it. Ramsay Macdonald had sincerely tried to remedy it, md had failed. Lloyd George did not want office because ho knew he could not cure unemployment. The present situation must be treated, said Mr. Neill, as an emergency just as were war problems. This was as grave Even the Conservative Vancouver Province had stated that unemployment could not be laid at Mac- I kenzie King's door. High tariff United j States and free trade England were) both in the doldrums. Over median- I ization was thc greatest cause of un-! employment, but nobody could con- j sider going back to pick and shovel and old standards of living. It was not yet' possible to cure the situation by short tee MILK VV Mall \ Coupon The Borden Co., Limited I IciniLT Arcade, VnncouVLT Ptcu.'C tend mc Jrcc bovltkU SCOTTISH LAUNDRY MUST CLASS WHITE LAUNDRY SERVICE Dyer* nnd Dry Cleaners Specinl family laundry rate. Orders left at the Ritz Cafe, phone 150, Cumberland will receive prompt attention. A trial order will convince you. Local Japanese Fined T. Nakano, local Japanese merchant, was fined $20.00 and costs for driving to the common danger. The -case was tried by G. Robert Bates. FOR SALE—A DOCHERTY PIANO in first-class shape. Cheap for cash, or terms can be arranged. Cost $450 new. Apply P. O. Box 431, Cumberland tfn. hours with high pay. The political trick of saying that the Liberals had only $10,000 for unemployment was too small to be worthy of comment, continued the candidate. Labor Endorses Him Mr. Neill read a telegram from Mr. Woodsworth, M.P., in which the latter complimented the Comox-Alberni man for liis stand for Labor. Whereas Mr. Graham had been reported as saying Mr. Neill was an ardent supporter of immigration, he had in fact always oposed it. He was absolutely opposed to assisted immigration of any form. He himself had come in the steerage and had perhaps done better as a citizen than if he had been pap-fed by the government. McRae and the Canadian manufacturers had vast schemes involving $300,000,000 and $250,000,000 resiiectlvely, but Mr. Neill had ond always would oppose them. He considered Labor was entitled to protection. He had opposed oriental immigration, and hnd assisted hi the banning of Chinese and the limiting of Japanese immigration. It was all very well for Simple Sam with his glittering generalities, said Mr. Neill, to promise with a wave of the hand to abolish the Japanese, but this could not be done. Many were Canadian citizens, the Japanese were war allies and big potential business associates. All that could be done in the circumstances had been done, and he had assisted at all times. Supports Budget As ten o'clock approached Mr. Neill dealt with the budget briefly, claiming Junior Matric. Exam. Results The following are the results in the Junior Matriculation examinations in local high schools: Cumberland Centre Grade XI—Isabel M. Brown (s), Sadako Iwasa (s), Ping Lowe and Muriel M. V. Partridge. Three candidates granted partial standing. Comox Centre Grade XI—Joseph P. Downey, Sybil La Verne McQuinn (s). Completed Grade XI—Gwendolyn Fairbairn. Two candidates granted partial standing. Courtenay Centre Grade XI—Margaret Dunn (a), Angus F. Galloway, Edith M. Galloway, Jack McC. Hilton, Janice R. Hopkins (s), Ruth E. Pidcock, Ruth E. Thomas (s) nnd John B. Tribe (s) Completed Grade XI—Wilfred L. Anderton, F, Rernadette MacAulay and Barbara G. McBryde. Fourteen candidates granted partial standing. Still Doing Hemstiching This Week's Recipe BREAD PUDDING 1 cup Nestle's Condensed Milk .') cups water 1 cup warm boiled rice .1 eggs 1 tablespoon sURar 1 tablespoon melted butter 'i tcuspoon salt (Serves four persons) Warm the mdlk, stir into it the rice and butter. Beat eggs and add, then turn into buttered pudding dish and bake for half and hour. A cup of seeded chopped raisins may be add- ed. Eat warm. Mrs. Francescini having sold out her business on Dunsmuir ! avenue is prepared to do pic- j oting and hemstitching at her J residence. Corner of Windermere Ave. and Third Street So he called to ask about the baby Shortly before the Australian cricket team left for England, seeking to win the farm ut "Ashes", one of it* playi.*r» became the father of a baby daughter. So at •oon a* the team reached London, the anxious parent called his home in Sydney and asked eager questions the baby. Although the cricketer was 12,000 miles away from fh.it wife and child, the telephone was at his disposal to assure him that all was welt at home. In all, eight members of the Australian party talked to relatives and friends at home by way of the new England • Australia tele phone service. B. C TELEPHONE CO >vOU SHOULD DO 1 ^Yourself ataVos ^uy OUR STEAKS! ANO TASTE TrttiRJ r-Lft.vO!V^» THIS AD WAS WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED with the idea of making you steak-hungry. Just a glance at one of the prime tenderloins or sirloins will make your hunger senses appreciate the delicious enjoyment of such a feast. Now, aren't you hungry? CITY MEAT MARKET Phone 111 We Deliver DR. W. BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeon Office Cor. of Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-Ilo Thettre CUMBERLAND, B.C. Tides in the Comox District .Date Day JULY Time H't. Time H't. Time H't. 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"THREE LIVE GHOSTS" And then some more laughs when you see this hilarious trio who returned home to find thorns lives reported "dead". Their loved one* soon found they were quite alive as did all Scotland Yard when tlicy started turning London upside down. You'll have the time of your llfet Three live women wailed Tor Ihem—so did throe live cops; and their three live problems—solved with three thousand laughs. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday July 28th, 29th and 30th ■m: HoUy*°odl including Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell Victor Mdaglen Ann Pennington Walter Catlett William Collier, Sr. Directed by BENJAMIN STOLC WITH THE ENTIRE CAST OF "SUNNY SIDE UP" Thursday, Friday and Saturday July 31st, August lst and 2nd Joan Crawford in "Montana Moon" Monday Tuesday and Wednesday August 4th, 5th and 6th PEIDAV; JULY 25th, 1930. CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. PAGE THREE It "An Independent, who is Independent, is a Political Orphan" Dr. A. Thompson Vote for Tom. Graham who is pledged to a definite policy A. W. Neill has always been a slavish supporter of McKenzie King What the Conservative Party Has Done for Labor It has made Trade Unions legal. It granted $1,000,000 a year for technical education to aid workers. It granted $1,000,000 a year for agricultural education. It established a fund of $25,000,000 for the building of moderately priced houses for workers. It established nation-wide employment bureaus. It look a cabinet minister from the trade unions. ' It flrst gave consideration to Old Age Pensions, and at thc same time urged investigation of unemployment and sickness insurance. It bound Canada to thc eight hour working day and the six day working week. It made available over $1,800,000 for relief during the 1920-21 unemployment crisis. It gave $20,000,000 for highway construction. Unemployment Grows Worse This is well into summer and the unemployment situation in Canada is as bad or worse than it was last winter, every city and every town in the Dominion has an unprecedented quota of unemployed men and women and were it not for the fact that mild weather has displaced winter the situation would be more tragic than it is. In organized industry reports on unemployment each month the official records of the Department of Labour show that for each 127.8 people employed last August only 111 were employed in May—a decline of 13V which is admitted by a government using every artifice to prove Canada's prosperity. These figures do not include those great masses of unemployed who never appear in government records of workers—offlce staffs such as clerks, stenographers, bookkeepers, etc., unskilled labour now idle by the thousands, nor professional men and women. There is nothing seasonal about this unemployment. This is the time of the year when employment should be at its peak. Where is the Liberal Candidate? When was there a Liberal candiate in Comox-Alberni? ARE THE SAWMILLS PROSPEROUS? ARE THE FISHERMEN PROSPEROUS? ARE THE MINERS PROSPEROUS? ARE THE POULTRYMEN PROSPEROUS? ARE THE DAIRYMEN PROSPEROUS? ARE THE LOGGERS PROSPEROUS? ARE THE FRUITGROWERS PROSPEROUS? ARE THE UNSKILLED LABOURERS PROSPEROUS? ARE THE SKILLED LABOURERS PROSPEROUS? ARE THE STOREKEEPERS PROSPEROUS? WHERE IS THE MACKENZIE KING UNPRECEDENTED PROSPERITY? Give Canada A • • • Chance Build Up Canadian Industry Keep Canadians At Home Relieve Unemployment These are the questions of the hour Hiding His Head in the Sand "None So Blind as Those Who Will Not See" <$*T "It affords me much pleasure to . . be able to congratulate you upon the continued prosperity of the country. The year 1929 was the most productive in the history of Canada."—Mackenzie King, in thc Speech from the Throne, February 20, 1930. Phenominal Situation Mr. W. E. Anderson has received a telegram at the Conservative Campaign Headquarters in Courtenay from Mr. J. A .Blair in which he says, "The Hon. II. H. Stevens has just received word from General A. D. McRae who is at present in Montreal, stating that the situation in the East is most excellent. It is expected that almost a clean sweep will be made in the Maritime Provinces and at least seventy seats Will bo secured in Ontario whilst in Quebec, anywhere from twelve to twenty-five seats will be secured for the Conservative Parly. In fact, says General A. I). Mcltae, the situation i.s phenominal." What the Liberals Have Done For Labor They stopped the grants for technical and agricultural education, for building cheap homes, and for the highways. They carried out the Old Age Pensions scheme half-way, but sidestepped unemployment and sickness insurance recommendations. They let thousands of Canadians go hungry last winter instead of arranging for temporary relief of unemployment as the Conservatives did in 1920. The Conservative party has either passed or originated every piece of social legislation on the statutes of the Dominion. Nine Years Of Inaction THERE IS NO EXCUSE In a eountry such as Canada there can he no excuse for unemployment at this season of the year. Hon. li. Ii. Bennett has pledged himself to call a special session ofi Parliament to meet this problem. Premier King who for seven months has denied the existence of the unemployment problem in Canada now promises—what? Under pressure he promises interprovincial conferences. When? He has declared that it is his first duty to attend an economic conference in London this fall. This and other meetings in the capital of the Empire will keep him and his ministers there three months. Then, he who has been deaf to unemployment, will call an interprovincial conference. Mr. Bennett's first concern is for the unemployed. With Mr. King the unemployed will have a chance to get frozen in for next winter and then get thawed oul again before he will act. Mr. Bennett will act now! There are two issues to be faced. Mr. King faces neither of them. The first is immediate relief. The second is the establishment of a policy of Canadian development—A Canada First Policy—that will provide employment in Canada for Canadians and make relief measures as unnecessary as they are objectionable to those unfortunate enough to require them. Mr. Bennet is pledged to call parliament together immediately to take both these steps. Who distributes the Liberal patronage? Does Canada need a new policy? Tom. Graham will answer A.W. Sunday at the meeting in the Ilo-Ilo Theatre =E ■■—E *; VOTE ERVATIVE Published by Authority of Cumberland Conservative Association. PAGE FOUR CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. FRIDAY, JULY Utk, 1M0. VOTE FOR TOM who supports the constructive policy of the Conservative Party as set forth by Hon. R. B. Bennett. The Conservative Party promises immediate action to relieve unemployment FOR ALL CANADIANS, IS THERE REALLY AN INDEPENDENT? A Conservative Government will be returned— Be on the winning side. From east to west the tide sweeps to Conservative policy, and the defeat of at least four government ministers is confidently predicted. The empty stomachs of Canada call for bread and Mackenzie King offers a stone. Canadians are inferior to no people, and it is time they came into their own. IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE. while MacKenzie King talks of BREAKING UP THE FAMILY "I would not give a tingle cent to any Tory Government M ay I repeat what I have said? With respect to giving moneys out of the Federal treasury to any Tory Government in this country (or there alleged unemployment purposes I would not give them a five cent piece." —Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King speaking in the House of Commons,.. April 3, 1930 (page 1281 Unrevisfd Hansard). British Columbia would be booted out with the rest. THE DUNNING BUDGET IS JUST CAMOUFLAGE Read What Am Conservative Government Proposes To_Do MINISTER OF MINES CALLS CONFERENCE ON COAL SITUATION In an endeavor to stimulate the use of coal from British Columbia mines and improve employment conditions, Hon. W. A. McKenzie, Minister of Mines, has called a two-day conference of mine operators, coal miners, railway officials, boards of trade and others interested, to be held here commencing Thursday, August 7. Conditions which were already bad in the coalfields particularly those of Vancouver Island; last year are much more serious today. There hns been a drop in pro. duct ion over corresponding months of 1929 of IS per cent throughout British Columbia. On Vancouver Island it means that there has been a reduction of approximately 500 workers from the employed list of twelve months ago, and the remain er are only averaging between three and four days per week. Conditions Serious It is the intention of the minister to fully explore all possible avenues for the immediate expansion of the coal market in order to meet this, the most serious crisis in the history of British Columbian coal fields. The meeting will he representative of different phases of communal activi ty and it is hoped that it will result in a more general vise of coal. Imitations have been sent out by Hon. Mr, McKenzie to mining operators, to railway companies, labor organizations, the Associated Boards of Trade of British Columbia, the Associated Boards of Trade of Eastern British Columbia ,the Associated Boards of Trade of Vancouver Island, the Victoria Chamber of Commerce, tbe Vancouver Board of Trade and the Nanaimo and Cumh- berland Boards of Trade. Coal miners are being asked to select delegates to attend the conferences as well. New Device In addition it is expected that Clyde Leavitt, chief fire inspector for the Board of Railway Commissioners will be present, Mr. Leavitt has been making a close study of a new type of spark arrester for locomotives which will permit automatic stoking of fine screened coal and at the same time prevent the spreading of sparks. It was the spreading of costly forest fires through lack of a device that would prevent burning coals from being broadcast in wooded districts that largely determined railway companies to adopt oil as fuel, it is said. If the principle of fine coal stoking that Mr. Leavitt has been studying will remove the objection, the Minister of Mines will endeavor to have the railways re- adopt coal as fuel. The agenda of the conference will be elastic enough to permit of a wide discussion of ways of helping tho industry to give more employment. Conference Agenda A summary of the topics, as set out by lion. M. McKenzie in his invitation t-j those interested is as follows: "To discuss the possibility of extending tlie use of pulverized coal on locomotives and in connection with provincial industry. "To consider what arc the most effective steps to be taken to increase the market for coal produced in Hritish Columbia, having regard particularly to the relatively limited employment now available in and around provincial coal mines. "To' take into consideration the possibility of the modification of forest fire regulations in so far as they affect tbe burning of eoal on standard and logging railways. "To discuss any other matters which may have a bearing on the important question of the establishment of a more balanced relationship between the potential productivity of the coal mines and the j markets open to them, thus putting the Industry on a more stable basis." Affects AM Classes Hon, Mr. McKenzie feels thai a conference such as will be held will do much towards stimulating the j use of eoal. If, us the agenda seta out, forest fire regulations in respect to railways may be modified through' the adoption by the transportation companies of effective spark arrest-1 • is. then an effort will be made to j induce the railroads to return to the burning of coal. The situation is a critical one in | the coal mining regions. Usually in the Summer, about this time, there is considerable activity due to householders laying in fuel stocks for the Winter, hut production has dropped to the lowest level for years, w^h^MtoStiMake No Mistake in Marking Your Ballot - - - - Vote whole province, and particularly in the larger industrial centres, it is \ ill i ^v rdX^™t"S for Tom. Graham and help to put the Coal Industry in particularly were large contributors v.Z-rz:""/t'™ur:!;a Better Condition. With a National Fuel Policy there and the reduction of their buying| ** power is a serious blow to mnnufac-j Sw^wrSSiwould be no unemployment on Vancouver Island GRAHAM WHY CONTINUE THE INDEPENDENT CRY? An Independent at Ottawa Is a Political Orphan. The two party system of government is not perfect but it it the best so far devised. The Independent who IS Independent is like a lost sheep. An Independent who supports the government when it is in danger is not an Independent. ELECT A MAN WHO HAS A POLICY AND STANDS BY IT. You Know Where Graham Stands. A few things to think about! Why did the Liberals pay subsidies to ships of foreign flag, burning foreign oil-fuel, when the coal mines of the Island were on short time or closed? Why did we pay more money in federal taxes if there was any REAL reduction of taxes? What will become of all our boys and girls now in training unless under a policy of protection to industry including agriculture jobs are found for all? Who in Comox-Alberni knows more about the fuel problem than Tom Graham? MR. DUNNING DIDN'T HELP JOHN BULL Under Liberal rule 1,125,000 Canadians have gone to the States to find a living while every working day in the year $3,000,000 of Canadian money is sent across the line to buy goods mostly manufactured from Canadian raw materials. The Dunning budget with ils countervailing duties is only camouflage; it helps neither Canada nor Britain—only U. S. A. CANADA FOR CANADIANS AND WORK FOR ALL Published by Authority of Cumberland Conservative Association. Why continue the Independent cryP Is there really an Independent? Is it to catch the vote of the waverer? What is the policy of the Independent? FRIDAY, JULY 25th, 1930. CUMBERLAND ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. PAGE FIVE yi Jpwfli umrner HEALTH SERVICE ofthe Canadian Medical Association Union Bay Questions concerning Health, addressed to the Canadian Medical Association, 1S4. College St., Toronto, will be answered personally by correspondence. EASTERN CANADA "IVTOW, while Cares ur** ut their lowest, is ■*■ ™ the time for I lint sightseeing tour across Canada ... or that Ihiniuchh trip you are planning! You will have every eomforl und convenience en route, you ean arrange stopovers and xitln trips hefore you leave, and there is u choice of two of Canada's fumoiis transcontinental trains. You uui) also go "rail and water" if you wish ... hy steamer lo Prince Rupert, thence east or there's a delightful cruise across the Greal Lakes from Purl Arthur to Surnia. Stop off and golf al Jasper, or at Minaki . . . hoth offer atlraetive vacation possibilities. Ticket* on sale daily until Sept. Mih. with return limit October M*t. ~7raye/ •JANADSAN NATIONAL TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA For information call or write E. W. Bickle, Cumberland, B.C. or C. F. Earle, District Passenger Agent, Victoria, B. C. HEART DISEASE BE Still Lower Prices i Old Price, 25 Watt ... .... 30c. 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Heart disease is not one disease, There are many abnormal conditions of tho heart due to different cause:*, which pive rise to different symptoms and require different methods cf treatment and prevention. When some part of the heart it- damaged, we say that there is organic heart disease, Tho significance of the condition depends upon what part of the heart is damaged, how extensive the damage is, and whether or not thc condition is progressive. These and other similar points determine the gravity of the condition 24—TELEPHONE—100 TAXI Charlie Dalton Meets Boat nt Union Bay Every Sunday morning P. P. Harrison BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC Main Office Courtenay Phone 258 Local Office Cumberland Hotel in Evenings Telephone 115R or 24 and indicate the proper form of treatment. Some hearts are improperly formed from birth. The vast majority of hearts that are damaged have suffered injury because of the occurrence of some disease. Diseases of the body, due to the action of disease germs which give off poisons, are very often the cause of damaged hearts. Rheumatism in children is serious because of the fact that it often involves the heart. Focal infections, such us diseased teeth or tonsils, are centres where germs persist for long periods of time, and ure frequently responsible for damage to the heart. The heart responds to every effort of the body and, within limits, it does so with ease and comfort. When the heart is subjected It) strain by Improper living or by overexertion, there is always the possibility of permanent damage resulting. The prevention of heart disease begins with the building up of a sound body through attention to a proper hygienic mode of living. Proper care during an attack of disease, and particularly during tho conval- esenee from a communicable disease, is essential. The removal of any focus of infection should not be delayed. If a heart condtlon does develop, the life of individual must be adjudged to the capacity of the heart. This does not mean that tbe person becomes an invalid; it does mean that he must learn his limitations and live accordingly. It never pays to abuse the healthy body and it is fatal to abuse a damaged organ. On Wednesday afternoon last. Mrs. i A. R. Horne entertained a number of : little girls, the occasion being her daughter Pauline's eighth birthday. I The table, which was artistically decorated, looked very pretty carried out in i the color scheme of pink and blue. The ■ invited guests were Jean. Betty and | Eileen Watt, Betty Thomas, Grace i Haggart, Dorothy and Phillip Dollar, j Dorothy King. Edith Schulson, Muriel jand Margaret Harwood, Margaret, Lydia and Florence McKenzie, Ina and I Alice Muschamp, Irene Magnone. Peg- - gy Brown. Muriel and Marjorle Jones and Marjorle and Betty Vurley. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Haggart have as I their guest Mrs. Cecil Stubbs, of Na- j naimo. j Mr. and Mis. W. Kirkwood and son ; James, of Nanaimo. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Walker on Friday. Miss Margaret Mclntyre returned from Victoria on Sunday. j Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harwood anl family left on Saturday for Hornby Island where ■ they will spend a week, the (guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Harwood. i Mrs. Ernest King and daughter Dorothy returned from Victoria on Wed- j nesday. | Mrs, Seymour Abrams and daughter Jean left on Wednesday for Seattle where they will spend the next two weeks. Miss Ethel Searle had as her guests for a few days the Misses Doris and Joy McKenzie. of Courtenay. The GEM BARBER SHOP Opposite Ilo-Ilo Theatre Cumberland, B.C. ALBERT EVANS Practical Barber & Hairdresser Child'n's hair cut any style !15c Ladies hair cut any style 50c Automobile Side Curtains Repaired SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Also Harness Repairs E. L. SAUNDERS THE FAMILY SHOE REPAIRERS ■HHDRIS.1QHKIH f0W0000*0000000000000*0000000000000000000000000000*000000000000000000 -*) STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX MAXWELL, Proprietor. i Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very prompt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. .eg,*,**************************************************************** * Cumberland and Union Waterworks Co., Ltd. ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL PLUMBING AND REPAIR WORK. Phone 75 A. B. CLINTON, Manager. . 0000^000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000' Phones 4 and 61 Cumberland, B.C. r ********************************************************************* RILEY'S TRANSFER Orders left at Henderson's Candy Store will receive PROMPT ATTENTION David Hunden, Jr. COAL — GENERAL HAULING — WOOD of all descriptions WHY WORRY About prey hair, a Himple application Inecto Rapid Hair Dye brings thc hair hack to its natural shade and color. U sed exclusively by the best beauty parlors from coast to coast. Sold at THE CENTRAL BARBER SHOP We also carry a full line of tooth brushes, tooth paste, patent medicines, shaving and barber supplies, powders, creams, cutlery, brilliantines and sundries. Special this week .... Lux Toilet Soap, 4 caken (or 25c; Pond's Cream, 38c Jar fg^tgftm*St\m*haWfS*a^^ Headquarters for Heinz Q f Varieties SMALL UAKED HEANS SMALL COOKED SPAGHETTI SMALL CREAM TOMATO SOUP V tpl.UU 2FOR25c OR YOUR CHOICE FOR Heinz Pickles, sweet or sour, white pickle onion (a flavor all its own 35c. or 3 for $1.00 Heinz Sandwich Relish 30c Heinz Salad Cream 30c Heinz Bottled Vinegars, new price, 10 oz. size 25c; 32 oz. size 15c Heinz Tomato Ketchup (outsells all others) 3 for 9fic Heinz Chili Sauce 35c Heinz Ideal Prepared Mustard 25c Heinz Worcester Sauce, (i-oz, 35c; 12-oz 50c Heinz Fresh Cucumber Pickle 30c Heinz Fresh Cucumber Relish 30c Heinz Small Duchess Queen Olives 30c Heinz Medium Duchess Queen Olives 40c Heinz Peanut Butter (medium size 30c Heinz Peanut Buuter (large size, no oil on top) .... 15c Heinz Cream Tomato Soup, medium size, 3 tins 50c Matt Brown's Grocery} Cumberland Minto Mrs. T. Playfalr, from Lazo, spent a few days in the valley last week, the guest of Mrs. J. W. Stalker. The Misses Beatrice and Dot Bal- dock, from Bamberton, are enjoying a holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Calnan. Mr. and Mrs. Fred McKenzie and sons, from Cadoman, are visiting tho valley and district again and were the guests of Mrs. McKenzie's sister, Mrs. William Davies. \ Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher had a son added to the family Monday night. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Thomas Weir, who passed away July 23rd, 1928, at Cumberland, B.C. Gone is the face we loved so dear; Silent the voice we loved to hear; 'Tis sad, but true, we wonder why, | The best are always the first to die. Never forgotten by hi.s Mother, Dad and Brother James and Nettie. Personal Mention Cumberland hall was the scene of a gay party and shower on Wednesday evening last, honoring Mrs. A. J. McColl (nee Miss Sadie Brown) whose marriage was a recent event of interest. The guest of honor has many friends here who wished to extend their congratulations in tangible form. For the younger friends Misses Dena and Josie Baird and IsabeUe Herd were hostesses, their gifts being miscellaneous, while Mesdames R. Coe and J. Baird were hostesses for the matrons who presented a lovely dinner set. Little Misses Jean Brown and Iris Watson brought in a basket prettily decorated in shades of pink containing tiie gifts for the honored guest, while Miss Edna Gear played the wedidng march. Mrs. McColl neatly expressed her appreciation. Guests were entertained delightfully at music, games and whist. Mr. and Mrs. W. Prior and family of North Vancouver, formerly of this city, visited relatives and friends here over the week end. The Misses Carrie Richardson and Beth Horbury have arrived back in Vancouver after spending the past month in Alaska. Miss Nettie Robertson is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Beaton for a few days. Service Diicontinued For the next four Sundays, morning service at the Cumberland United Church will be discontinued. Service, however, will he held in the evening as usual, commencing at 7 p.m. Messrs. W, Herd and J. Murray. accompanied by their families spent a few days at Campbell River during the week on a fishing trip and had wonderful luck. Jimmy Quinn also had wonderful luck ono morning this week fishing in the Courtenay River. A few days ago, Dick Idiens caught a rainbow trout, weighing (> lbs., 2 ozs, Using light tackle it took Dick just une hour to land Mr. Rainbow. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Horwood and daughter, Marjorle, of Sooke, B.C. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Horwood during the week. They ar rived on Tuesday and returned home on Thursday. Mrs. J. Miller, Maryport avenue, was hostess on Tuesday evening at a jolly card party and social evening for the Lady Foresters and their friends. Card winners were Mrs. Hudson first, Mrs. L. Shearer second. Mrs. T. Baird was winner of the "lucky" chair prize nnd Mrs. John Bond the guessing prize, Mesdames Clark and Coe, of Nanaimo, daughters of the hostess assisted in serving a delicious supper. Community singing of old favorites and solos by several of the guests accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Hudson brought a jolly evening to a close. There passed away in Cumberland general hospital on Thursday morning last a well known resident of Cumberland for about thirty years in the person of William McNeil. He was a native of Ireland and 73 years of age. De- censed had been a sufferer for sometime from asthma. The funeral took place on Saturday from T. E. Bank's undertaking parlors to the Catholic cemetery. Rev. Father Beaton officiating. SEADED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for Wharf, Coal Harbor, B.C." will be received until 12 o'clock noon (daylight saving), Wednesday, August 6, 1930, for the construction of a wharf, at Coal Har- j hour, Comox-Alberni District, B.C. I Plans and form of contract can be (seen and specification and forms of j tender obtained at this Department, i ut the otfices of the District Engin- I eor, Post Office Building, Victoria, B.C.; Victoria Builders Exchange, 2500 Prior St., Victoria, B.C.; Thu Building and Construction Industries Exchange, 342 West Pender St., Vancouver, B.C., also at the Post Office, Quatsino, B.C. Tenders will not be considered unless made on printed forms supplied by the Department and in accordance wilh conditions contained therein. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, payable to the order of the Minister of Public Works .equal to 10 per cent of the amount of the tender. Bonds of the Dominion of Canada or bonds of the Canadian National Railway Company will also be accepted as security, or bonds and a cheque if required to make up an odd amount. Note. -Blue prims can be obtained at this Department by depositing an accepted cheque for the sum of $10.00. payable to the order of tho Minister of Public Works, which will be returned if the intending bidder submit a regular bid. By Order, N. DESJARDINS, Secretary. Department nf Public Works, Ottawa .July 18, 1930. .10-51 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATES OF IM- PROVEMENTS Audrey, Alan Fractional, Barbara and Dean No. 2 Mineral Claims (-Uui)berland • Loin ni en.nil • Hc;iili|n:irli'r Hotel ftei*>«nablc ; Accomodation The Best Rooms Steam Heated W. MERRIFIELD, Prop. Situate in the Quatsino Mining Division, Rupert District; Where located: to the East of Elk Lake and to the North or Raging River. Lawful holder: Coast Copper Company Limited No. of holder's Free Miner's Certificate •10ij88-D. TAKE NOTICE that I, C. A. Sea- ton, Free Miner's Certificate No. 18084-D, acting as agent for Coast Copper Company Limited, Free Miner's Certificate No, -10G88-D, intend, at the end of sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder, for Certificates of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining Crown Grants of the above claims. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that action, under Section 85 of the "Mineral Act", must be commenced before thc issuance of such Certificates of Improvements, Dated this 11th day of July, 1930. C. A. SEATON, Agent for Const Copper 29-38 Company Limited. Great Bargain Lumber Sale EFFECTIVE AT ONCE QUARTER MILLION FEET IN VARIOUS SIZES AND GRADES. • • • WITH THE FOLLOWING PRICES WHILE THEY LAST: All No. 1 Common Grade: 100,000 feet 1 x G" Shiplap. Dry $15.00 50,000 " 1 x 8" or 10" Shiplap Dry $18.00 20,000 " 2 x 1" to 12"—8' and longer, Dressed $15.00 20,000 " 114 x 5" to 12"—6' and longer, Rough $15.00 5,000 " 1 x 4" Flooring $15.00 5,000 " 1 x I", Dressed $15.00 20,000 " 2 x 4", 2 x 6", 2 x 8", 2 x 10" and 12", Dressed or sized in Random Lengths $15.00 MISCELLANEOUS: No 2 Common: 20,000 feet 1 x 4" to 12" and 2 x 4" to 12", Rough or Dressed in Random Lengths Culls—Odd sizes consisting as follows: 15,000 feet 1 x 4" to 12", 2 x 2" to 12", 8 X 3" to 12", 4 x 4" and (i x 0", Hough and Dressed, Random Lengths .... $12.00 1.00 -•_•—•- Royston Lumber Co. Phones: Office—159, Cumberland Night Call—1.14X, Courtenay PAGE SIX CUMBERLAND- ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. FRIDAY, JUI-Y 25th, 1939. 4MB**&»3la^to SPECIAL SALE of Millinery Special purchase of Ladies' Summer Hats $2.95 each • • See Our Window a a SUTHERLAND'S I DRY GOODS & GENT S FURNISHINGS § 1 I wmmimimmmmmmimmmim^ Felix Dry Ginger Ale Sparkling and Refreshing AT ANY FOUNTAIN IN TOWN OK BUY IT BY THE DOZEN Asy Your Grocer He Can Supply You SUBiiiJiJigi I 1 BE SURE KLIM IS ABOARD/ Motor tourists and campers who have once tried Klim would as soon think of travelling without d spare tire as of starting on a trip without an ample supply of this powdered whole milk safely packed in the kit. Just add water to Klim and you have rich, full- cream, dairy milk; sweet, pure and wholesome. Use as much or little as you wish; there's no waste with Klim. It keeps without ice; is light in weight and easy to mix. Klim is the most conveniznt, economical and dependable milk supply for summer cottages, camps and long trips by -;ar or boat. Send 10 cents for a trial can. CANADIAN MILK PRODUCTS LIMITED 115 George Sbecl • Toronto KLIN '-.a-Ti--- COUPON ianadidn Milk Product*; Limited, 115 George St., Toronto Please send ine free booklet "Camp Cooking." Name _ - _ Addrcii _, Key No. 01 | Friendly Service.. % We like- to feel that our patrons are our friends. And friendship demands certain standards of courtesy and j= consideration. Ihat is the secret of the exceptional §§ J service that |] | Mumford's Grocery I jj patrons may take for granted. FRIENDLY Service! H H —•—•—•— §j A FULL STOCK OF FRESH f§ FRUITS and VEGETABLES. If Phone 71 | "If You (Jet It at Mumford's, It's Good." S ■■■I Personal Mention ************* Mr. and Mrs. E. Roberts, New Townsite, motored to Nanaimo Saturday evening returning Sunday. Little Miss Thelma Frelone is progressing favorably at the local hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. J. Hough of Victoria, who was the guest of her mother, Mrs, W. Harrison, left Sunday for her home in Victoria. She was accompanied by motor to Nanaimo by her mother and brother, Mr. 0, Harrison. Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Walker and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. G. Makin, Misses Muriel and Ruth Jackson, left Monday liy motor for Victoria, where they will spend the week. Union Bay baseball team invaded Cumberland on Sunday evening to meet the local "Athletics" in a Twilight league series game and were taken into camp by the locals by a score of 16-7. Miss V. Aspesy, Norman Frelone and Alden Francescini spent la«t week in Vancouver. Miss Clark of Ferryhill, Durham, England arrived recently for an extended visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Donald left Saturday to spend a few days in Vancouver. Ladies of the Conservative Association gave another of their enjoyable whist drives on Friday evening in the Memorial hall and served delicious refreshments following the games when winners were announced as ladies first and second, Mrs. Lockner and Mrs. Schmidt. For the gent's, high score there was a tie between W. McMillan and Mrs. D. Morgan (subhs.). On the cut of cards prizes were awarded in order named. Mrs. J. Patterson and granddaughter, Bernice Stewart, of Nanaimo, arrived Wednesday on a visit to Mrs. Bouch, West Cumberland and returned home Friday. Mrs. J. Robertson, of Denman Island, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. Cessford, Bevan. Mrs. C. Dunn, of Nanaimo, return- to her home Saturday after spending a week with her daughter, Mrs. E. Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. MacDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crawford, of Campbellton left Firady on a motor trip to California. Mrs. H. Conrod returned lar,t week from Vancouver where she spent the past few weeks. Mrs. Frew returned last week from Powell River where she visited her daughters. Returning with her j were two grand-children who will I spend a holiday here. ! Fred Deluce, former well known I Cumberland footballer visited here over the week-end, having come to the coast with "Calgary Hillhursts" with whom he now plays. Miss Edith O'Brien, of Alberni hospital staff, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. O'Brien at the week end. A. W. Neill, M.P., was a visitor to the district Saturday and took in the Colliery sports that day. Mrs. M. Coe of Nanaimo Is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller. Alex. Rowan of Port Alberni visited here on Saturday. Miss M. Frizzle of Vancouver is thc guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Watson. Mrs. H. Green, Gordon Estate, Nanaimo, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. Spence, West Cumberland. Bill Walker, Jr., of Vancouver, is spending the holidays with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cummings, of San Francisco, Calif., are visiting the latter's brother, Mr. Chas Polk- Inghorne and Mrs. Polkinghorne at Lake Cumberland. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Louden and family of Nanaimo were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Polkinghorne at Lake Cumberland over the week end. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bennie at Cumberland General hospital on Saturday, June 19th, a son. Jack Stewart and F. Simister mo- red to Nanaimo on Thursday. Local Lady Foresters recently installed officers for the new term w:th Past Chief Ranger, Mrs. Elsie Brown as installing officer, assisted by Mrs. B. Hundon. Refreshments and a social hour followed the ceremonies. New officers are: Past Chief Ranger, Mrs. Bates; Chief Ra.-ger, Mrs. F. Slaughter! Sub Chief Ranger, MrB, Carney; Treasurer, Mrs. B. Hunden; Secretary, Mrs. Derbyshire; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. L. Shearer; Sr. Woodward, Mrs. Morello; Jr, Woodward, Mrs. Graham; Inside Beadle, Mrs. Donald; Outside Beadle,, Mrs. E. Miller; Organist, Mrs. Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. J. Donelly, Mrs. J. Baird and Bill Baird spent the week end in Nanaimo. Mr. and Mrs. H. Keeler and family motored to Alberni for the week end. Mr. J. Robinson and Norman Robinson motored to Nanaimo on Saturday. ■ MARGARET MITCHELL L. A. B. Teacher of PianoforU and Theory TERM COMMENCES SEPTEMBER th* Stk Tel. 180 CunfaarUad J gasaaasaasa a • casasacaaea When You Have A Good Man Keep Him! Who has had the ability to conduct his own campaign without calling a host of outside speakers? And who will be able to best speak for this district at Ottawa? A. W. NEILL. Who led the fight to keep "oleo" out of Canada for the farmers? A. W. NEILL. Who was the only member to attend the Poultry investigation in Ottawa to keep Chinese eggs out: of Canada? A. W. NEILL. Which member worked for years to get the Old Age Pension for forty thousand old people and had the distinction of handing over the first old age pension cheque? A. W. NEILL. Who has voted against the Government in the interest of his district? A. W. NEILL. Who has been big enough to tackle the Oriental question and worked hard to improve the lot of the fishermen? A. W. NEILL. Who has proved himself to be the Returned men's real friend in time of trouble? A. W. NEILL. Who was the only Federal member of Parliament to attend the Unemployment Conference in Vancouver last winter, facing the issue BEFORE it became a party cry? A. W. NEILL. Who has worked for substituting pulverized coal for fuel oil? A. W. NEILL. What member is always on the job- election or no election—and holds the confidence of the people? A. W. NEILL. Who is the most able man to represent this district at Otfriwa? A. W. NEILL. PERFORMANCE, NOT PROMISES VOTE FOR A. W. Neill -- MEETINGS ~ COURTENAY: Friday, July 25. (Published by authority ot NelU's Committee) wimimimimmim. « Perfumes = SHAM . . . DUSKA . . . CARA NOMK We want you to try these Exquisite Perfumes. 25cSPECIAL PRICE 25c Try them NOW at a quarter of the regular price, LANG'S DRUG STORE Cumberland — — — Phone 23 "IT PAYS TO DEAL AT LANG'S" wmmmmm Hoover Dresses, sleeveless 95c Cretonne Dresses, sleeveless 95c Hoys' Navy Short Pants, sizes 24 to B2 ... 79i' and 95c Boys' Hose 39c Children's Silk Sox, sizes l.to 8 35c W. H. Anderson - Union Hotel Phone 15 Cumberland 'mimimmummm. The Weioht Test Shows Cords areStronger-TouoJier jfe HERE is a test which easily proves the value of Gum-Dipping---the extra patented Firestone process of saturating and insulating every fibre of every cord in a Firestone tire with rubber to eliminate internal heat and friction---the greataat enemy to tire life. A two-ounce weight is suspended on the end of one strand of a cord (a) taken from an ordinary tire. The strand breaks in 15 seconds. A similarweight is suspended on a Gum-Dipped strand (b) taken from a Firestone tire---it remains unbroken far 45 seconds---three times as long I Let your nearest Firestone dealer equip your car with a set of these stronger, tougher, more dependable tires that hold the world's records for mileage and endurance. See him to-day. FIRESTONE TIRE >nd RUBBER C», OF CANADA LIMITED Himillon - Ont»ri» builds the only 00*00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000^00 - I Hariing & Ledingham, Cumberland EVERYBODY SEES the ravages of the forest fire, but not everybody realizes that seventy per cent, of our fires in 1929 were preventable; in other words, they were due simply to carelessness. Pressure of public opinion has gone far to eliminate carelessness in other directions, but carelessness with fire is still amazingly prevalent. PREVENT FOREST FIRES-YOU CAN HELP! BRITISH COLUMBIA FOREST SERVICE
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