@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "17720be9-cd3f-4477-ba60-ba79c7cfaa96"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-12-18"@en, "1924-04-19"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/cumberlandis/items/1.0224699/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ TXJT? Provincial Ltbran Janl'23 CUMBERLAND ISLANDER 1,1 With which te coawUaUaUd the Cnjberlaad Ken*. FORTY-THIRD YEAR—No. 16. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA SATURDAY. APRIL 19, 1924. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM TWO DEAD AS RESULT OF SHOOTING MADDENED MAN KILLS TWO; WOUNDS ANOTHER IN DOMESTIC QUARREL GARDENING CONTEST FOR EMPLOYEES Alfred Corbett of Courtenay shoots wife £"* and Spencer Teed; wounds Mrs. Simpson QUIETLY SUBMITS TO ARREST COURTENAY,—Deep gloom waa cast over the district on Sunday afternoon laat, when .Mrs. M. A. Celestia Co;- bett and Spencer Teed were done to death by bullets Hied from a thirty- two calibre lver-Johnson revolver in the hands of Alfred Corbett. husband of the lirst named. The deed waa enacted about fifteen minutes after two o'clock in the dinning room of the cafe that the Corbetts operated on the Island Highway, Courtenay, opposite tho Agricultural Hall, in the building owned by the Courtenay Orange Lodge, and, according to statements of eyewitnesses of) tbe shooting, came as a sequel to a quarrel In which Mr. and .Mrs. Corbett were the principals. According lo Edward Malnwnrlng. who was in the premises at tbe time, in a statement made soon nfter the tragedy, the Corbetts were quarreling and Spence Teed, who bad come ln with Joseph Orr, thinking that Corbett was about to strike his wife, intervened, the result being tbat Corbett drew the pistol and shot him and then turned the weapon upon bis wife with the result as stated above. Mainwarlng's statement Ih a follows: "About two o'clock I went Into tbe restaurant through thc store to tho dining room. I saw Mrs. Corbetl and spoke to her. This was shortl.. afler Corbett had knocked a tray of dishes out of .Mrs. Corbctt's hands ain! tho dishes and contents were scattered about thc floor." Mrs. Corbett said "What do you think of this Ted?" "I saw the broken dishes and food on the floor. .Mrs. Corbett wns spattered with food." I asked, "where's Corbett?" I saw no one else. 1 asked, "what's thc trouble?' Mrs. Corbett replied, "I've finished with this man." I went Into the bedroom and saw Corbett sitting on a chair and spoke to him. He sold, "we had a little dispute." Immediately after this Teed and Joseph Orr came In. Teed went through the dining room and asked "what's the matter?" Corbett replied, "It's none of your ! business, you better get home and look after your own family." Corbett then movod Into the store, safe and put it under thc counter .Mr. Barlow, who wna in the dining employees at the picnic room when the quarrel was going on, got up aud left, and did not see tin shooting. He had witnessed quarrels between the Corbetts before and thought that this one would soon end ns the others did. After tlle shooting. Teed ran to the Courtenay Hotel, a distance of about fifty yards .threw open Ihe door and exclaimed. "Oh. Herd, I m shot, gel a doctor." Blood was dripping profusely through his sleeve. It should bo stated here tbat Hope Herd, O, W. Smith and Dawson McColgan w.'.e sitting In the hotel when Teed burst through the door . Mr. Herd called Dr. llrlggs .who responded Immediately. Teed had fallen In the hotel hall, near the foot of tbe stairs and despite eli'orts of (hose attending him to get him to any who shot him, be was too weak to respond to the question. His sweater was cut away and his shirt rolled back, revealing a bullet wound over the right lung. He (Continued on Page 6) The second Home Gardening competition of flowers and vegetables combined and for which generous cash prizes will be given, is announced by the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited. All Comox district employees are eligible and there ls no en- tec. In other words, employing lu Cumberland, Bevan and Union Buy will be offered the opportunity of winning the following prises: 1st, $20.00; 2nd, (10.00; 3rd, (5.00. One special prize of $75.00 will be given the competitor having the best, garden in the whole district. The competition was promised the in 1922 by QUEEN CANDIDATES ARE WORKING HARD FOR FIRST PLACE Thomas Graham, general superintendent and now' that the time for gardening has arrived It is hoped that a large number will participate. Application forms for entries may be secured at tho Cumberland. Bevan and Union Bay offices. Rules unit Kcgulatloiis The following are the rules and regulations for ihe competition: 1. This competition Is confined to tbe Employees of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited living lu Cumberland, Bevan and Union Bay. 2. All those wishing to enter the competition must supply information called for on application forms, which can be obtained at the office of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited at Cumberland and Union Bay, all entries from Cumberland and Bevan must be tiled with .Mr. Dick and from Union Boy with Mr. Searle, Pay- SECOND COUNT FOR QUEEN OF MAY CONTEST Each day as It rolls by, sees some- .t,>f>r*il.T.t*M"» fipiti »-» r> r-, thing different In the way of raising -FLORENCE SEHL LEADS money to help the candidates in Cum- bcrland's Premier May Queen Con- The Ballot Box j„ the sec0|1(, week of the Mfly Quecn Con((?st test and If hard work helps any In the waa opened by the aurjjt0rs at 4 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon of final count, then all six contestants tnjs week. should be Queen. Friday being Good Friday ;ind fl ho,iday ^^ the ^.^ Miss Fanny Strachan, Public and from Thursday, the regular day. nigh school candidate got the jump. We understand that no small number of ballots were deposit- on the others when she held a whist j ed in the box after 4 0.clock on Wednesday, which win be includ- drive and dance In the Ilo-llo Hall ed in next week-s coimt last Friday night at which there wero For the information of Campaign Managers and friends of over twenty-five tobies of whist. First the various candidateS the ballot box will be removed and opened prize In the gentlemen's section was won by J. Watson and Mrs. I. Gear took ladles' first. During the dance which followed, two large baskets of candy were raffled and won by Mrs. Dr. MacNaughton and Hugh McLean who kindly offered them for auction,' Mr. T. H. Carey acting as auctioneer. To add a little novelty to tbe situation, a mock trial was staged at which Mr. Carey was charged with autioneering without a license and although he proved conclusively that be was not guilty, Judge Charles Graham nevertheless fined him $1.00. Altogether a most enjoyable time was spent and the school candidate's total waa swel- i ted by some 13,000 votes, (132.25 being ! the net proceeds. Plump's Orchestra j supplied music free of charge. Miss Gladys Dando another caudl- master nt those places, not later than :dBt8 mi „ very BUCCeaBfui dance In llay '"• the Ilo-llo on Tuesday evening April No entry fee Is required., 116tn, A jg^ crowd wag preeent and the proceeds at the door and from HOSPITAL BALL EASTER MONDAY The Hospital Ball, under auspices of the Women's Auxiliary to flip Cumberland General Hospital will be held on Easter Monday from 9.30 p.m. to 2 a.m., In the Ilo-llo Hall Tickets $2.00 per couple, extra lady 75c. Refreshments will be served. Old Timers Will Play On Sunday The old time soccer players of Cumberland will meet the old timers of Nanaimo in an exhibition game on the Recreation Grounds here next Sunday at 2 p.m. sharp and from all accounts will undoubtedly show tbe young pin., ers how football used to be played and should be played. The local team has- a strong line- of It. Coe Jr., ought to put up a very Interesting brand of soccer. "Dick" has tbe following players under his wing and is confident of a win: Goal, G, Shearer; R. Bock. R. Frecburn, L. Bock, 11. Rutherford; R. Half, W. Mossey; C. Half, II. Farmer, (Capt.) I.. Half, C. Walker; O. Right, S. Jones, I. Right, T. Gomm, Centre, W. Herd. I, Left, A. Boothtnun, O. Left, W. Sutherland; spares T. McMillan, .1. Taylor, Danny Dunlop and \\V, Walker, linesman. Latest Results In Big League Ball behind tiie counter. _ Teed went In and said, "you are not!u" nml umler "10 management going to strike that woman while 1 am here." and look off his coat. Corbett said, "This Is my affair, not yourB," He stooped down and reached under the counter and when he stood up he had a revolver and began firing. 1 was between Teed and Corbett and if I had not ducked ho would hnve shot me. 1 tried to grub lhe gun afler the shooting. Five bullets wero fired. Teed said nothing but ran away holding bis breast. When I tried to get Uie gun Corbett "broke'' it and threw It ut mc and I said, "You're crazy, man." Corbett said. "I'll show you Sons of what you're worth around here." He then went ln the bedroom and put 011 his hat and coat. I said, "Where are you going. Cor. bett, you must be crazy." He replied, "Alright Teddy, go ln j behind the counter and look after the J store; leave me alone, I'll be alright. He then went out. 1 went to the I Courtenay Hotel and saw Teed lying j on the floor. I never realized he was so near death." This statement was corroborated by Joseph Orr and Harold Boomer, who said that the quarrel that Mr. and | Mrs. Corbett were embroiled In was one concerning the keys to the safe. Mra .Corbett hnd the keys and was averse to giving them to Corbett who wanted to get a letter out of the safe. She finally gave' up the keys and Corbett opened tbe safe. It was then, porhaps .thai, he took tht pin from the 3, 4. At least seven (7) entries must be tiled from each of the above named places In order to go on with tbe competition. Should there be less than seven (71 entries from any one of thu above named places, the Management 1 an(j jjr reserves the right to Include the en- j tries made among those made from the other Iwo places. 1 ^e tran3 6. All the work must be done by I ,jall(;e the competitor making application,, _ he may have assistance of member,, of bis own family, but may not engage hired or skilled help In connection with tbe work. ii. In addition to vegetables, small fruits and ornamental gardening, (lawns, borders, flowers, shrubs and vines) ore included. 7. Gardens entered ln the competition must have not less than 10C0 square feet In vegetables (Including small fruits) and 500 square feet ln ornamental gardening (lawns, flowers, etc.) 8. Gardens will be judged about the 3rd or 4th week ln July. !i. Gardens made on old sod, or on newly cleared land shall be enUtled to a bonus of 10 per cent of tbe marks awarded. 10. Thc prizes shall be as follows: 1st prize, $20.00; 2nd prize. $10.00; 3rd prize $5.00, In each of the above named places. One special prize of $75.00 wlll be given to the competitor having tho best garden in tbe whole district. 11. The judges will be brought in from outside points, and their decisions will be- final. 1. Plan and arrangements, 10 points. 2. Quantity and quality of on next Thursday afternoon at -1 o'clock. See that your ballots are deposited by that time to be included in the weekly count. The following is the result of the second week's contest for May Queen up to 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, April 16': This week Grand Total Sehl, Florence 13540 Strachan, Fanny 7140 Dando, Gladys 310 Picketti, Mary 5730 Balagno, Josie 6000 Mitchell, Beatrice 4310 3 spoiled ballots. Total Votes, 87,740. Eight hundred books of ballots are in circulation representing 400,000 votes and if sold will make a total of $4,000.00. During the coming week whist drives, concerts, dances and house parties will be the order of the day to boost the candidate's total. We hear the school children are going to have a grand parade on Saturday in support of their candidate. total 17170 total 15100 toatl 14350 total 13440 total 12180 total 11540 Cumberland Baseball Club Dance und l'rtze Drawing May 2. Oh, boy! What u lime. I j First Report Of Relief Committee the sale of Ice cream went a long way I in Increasing this candidate's lead. I Excellent music was supplied by' Mrs. C. Dando Jr., Miss Gladys Dando! Colville Graham, .Mr. New-! man and Leslie Dando, Harold Woods ■ of Seattle kindly relieved the latter at for a large part of the EASTER HOLIDAYS JOHN HART RETIRES The retirement of Hon. Hart, minister of finance, from the Oliver govern- j ment came as a surprise to the gen-' eral public, although lt has been known by the minister's friends that for years he has been neglecting prl- vate interests ln order to follow the wishes of his leader and party and remain at the head of the Important finance department. It Is safe to say, without prejudice, that John Hart has been the most successful finance minister In the history of British Columbia, and his retirement to business life is keenly regretted, even by pollt- | leal opponents. Even rabid opposi- 1 tionists In the Legislature have been | forced to compliment Mr. Hart for re- All the stores will be closed on Good Friday (tomorrow) and Easter Monday. The business men are also taking their usual Wednesday half holiday. Corbett Guilty Is Jury's Verdict COURTENAY,—Provincial Const. .Matthews was chief witness at Wednesday's final session of thc Spencer Teed Inquest. He said, "When Corbett was charged with shooting with intent to kill one, Teed, Corbett said, , 'I done It, you would have done the j storing the credit of the province and j same thing If you had been me. I lit will require a good man to fill hla did It and the only one I've got to i place. However, the finance mtnls- | ter will continue to give his advice i and aid to the government. CITY COUNCIL OUT TO ENFORCE BYLAW 59 The City Council says the By-Law i respecting the streets and sidewaks crop. [ and the traffic thereon shall be en- including both flowers and vegetables, ,10 points. 3. Selection or nsortment of varieties wilh reference to range of season and local conditions, 20 points. 4. Industry aud skill manifested, 20 points. 5. Neatness, freedom from weeds and Insect pests, 20 points. Total, 100 points . forced among other things. This Is to prevent dogs running at large tearing up the Boulevards and a nuisance in general. By-Law 69, which will be enforced, says: Section 2 Clause (C) The word | "cattle'' shall have the meaning assigned to It by the tresspass act, and shall also mean and Include dogs, Coast League Salt Lake 9; Seattle S. Sacramento 5; Portland 14. Oakland G; San Frnncslco 0. Vernon 7; Los Angeles 2. National League Philadelphia 3; Boston 4. Cincinnati 0; Pittsburg 1. St. Louis 4; Chicago 13. New York 7; Brooklyn 1. American League Chicago 3; St. Louis 2. Detroit 5; Cleveland 1. Washington 1; Philadelphia 0. Boston 9; New York 0. All competitors will start with 100 I cats, horses mules and soforth. points and deductions will be made | Section 39. No person shall Buffer on the above score card for defects. !| or permit any cattle to be at large (and that means dogs), ln or upon any street. Every cattle shall be deemed at large In contravention to this section unless harnessed to a vehicle or securely tied to some Immov. able object or fastened to a rope er chain and led by some person. Section 68. Every person who shall be convicted of an Infraction of any section or provision of this By- Law shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding fifty dollars. _^^^^ All Uiat ls necessary for the Chief •i !■ , „, „,. TT „ ,. . I of Police Is to lay an Information j Hall, hall! The gang will all I* at ^^ „,, 0WMr of ^ iog pr(m,! —— tha Cumberland Baseball Clob Dane* I u,^ the dog w»a at large tad secure Klondyke Night-May mh.Oh Boy! and Prlre Dnwtnff May t. 'a conviction. SPECIAL SALE OF HATS ON SATURDAY Mrs. Gldney, representing John the Hatter, Nanaimo, arrived In Cumberland on Wednesday with a full line of Ladles' and Gentlemen's Hats and Faster Novelties. Mrs, Gldney Is located in the King Block, Dunsmuir Ave, and will put on a special sale on . Saturday. look to Is God'." At the time of thc arrest Corbett was asked where the revolver was. He replied, "Tbe gun Is safe." The police insisted on finding the weapon and Corbetl eventually said tliat In- had buried tbe gun outside back of •ho Cafe. Corbett picked up a shovel aud led the way to the back of an oul house. He began to dig nenr a slick In the sand thut had recently been placed there as a mark. Corbett hi gan to dig and uncovered the revolver, a 32 calibre Iver-Johnson. live chambers. Corbett said, "That ls the gun," and on breaking the weapon. found lt had live empty cartridges In It. The cafo was In on orderly condition except the writing board ou the 'phone, a piece about 3 inches broken off. It wns lying on the floor. In company with Constable John Itussell on tlle way to police station. a call was made at the Courtenay Hotel to find nut the condition of Teed and learned from Dr. Briggs he was dead. "1 saw Ihe dead body. I then charged Corbett with the murder of Spencer Teed nud warned blm again : In presence of Itussell and Sergt. An- germnn of Ihe Mounfles." After being warned Corbetl said, "I am guilty." We advised him not lo talk again. A thorough Investigation was Mien | mnde of Cortictt'B premises. Sergt. ( Continued on Pago 21 We, your Board of Trustees appointed on the 22nd February, lira, to administer monies donated and » | subscribed for the benefit of widows 1' and orphans bereft of their breadwinners as a result nf the lamentable mine disaster on the 8th February. 1923, bog lo submit the following report. Subscriptions to the Fund from nil sources amount to a total of {9639.51, and the amounts as received have been placed to the credit of the Fund, including 11 widows and ."2 children under lti years of age. In two cases posthumous additions lo families have since occurred. lu accordance with a scheme formulated by your Trustees and adopted at a public meeting held on the 20th .March 1928, the administration of the Fund was adjusted to allow a monthly payment of $7 to each widow, and $2 to each child under 16 years of age . A sum of (1000.00 was set aside for special circumstances. Final payments amounting to a total of $892,00 have been made to two willows and their families who have left the province. Filial payments amounting to a total of 1500.00 have been made in the cases of two parents who each lost a son. Final payment of 3M has been made In the case of a widow who lias since re-married . Special Cbrlatmoj gilts of J10 for each widow and %i for oach child, amounting to a total of $142.00 wero granted from the special fund. In two cases of postumous births, a grunt of J.",o was made la each widow for nursing oxpouses The list of beneficiaries al the present date Includes 8 widows and -'»; children. The monthlj payments amount to 9108.00 No expanse has been incurred In the administration of the Fund other than $-'ti.-T, for necessary birth certificates and cheque book. The thanks of tho community are due 10 Messrs ('. T. Heyland and F. A. McCarthy, Managers of the Hank of Commerce and iho Royal Bank of Canada respectively tor auditing Iho accounts free of charge. At Iho prosent rate of dlsbursomenl it is estimated thai tho fund wlll n it be exhausted for nnohter ft years. Klondyke Night-May 13lh.Oh Boy'. WOMEN'S AUXILIARY MONTHLY MEETING Tbe regular monthly mooting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Cumberland [General Hospital wlll bo held on Friday afternoon, April 25th, In the Anglican Hull, commencing al 8 o'clock sharp. E. M, Jeffrey. Secretary. PAGE TWO THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1924. CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Published every Saturday morning at Cumberland. B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE SATURDAY. APRIL 19. 11124. EASTER Easter, the season of gladness is at hand. You may have been keeping tab on spring days and longing for the buds and blossoms. They rarely tome until after Easter, and if Easter is late then the spring is late. But old Mother Nature takes care of all things in due time and it is sale now to build up your system will) Grandma's Spring Tonic of sarsapar- ilia .sulphur, sassafras and-anything else Uiat Granny can dls out of her meinoris. You may also get to work on that ash pile in the back yard. News Of Campbell River ON COAST IN CONNECTION WITH SQUADRON VISIT CAMPBELL RIVER—Lieut . Commander R, O. D. Watson D.S.O., R.N., was a visitor to Campbell Itiver this week, having motored up from Victoria with a party of friends. Lieut Commander Watson is on the Pacific Coast in connection with the visit of II..M.S.Hood and the Special Sendee Squadron of the British Navy which is due to arrive on the coaat about the 21st June. Tho matter of the squadron visiting Comox Harbor, when an opportunity for the residents of the Comox district to visit the squadron would be created, was taken up with Lieut Commander Watson, but he stated that us the mission of this special service squadron on its Empire cruise was of a most important nature, the schedule of wills had been worked out to the minute ond that It would be quite impossible to deviate therefrom. Consequently Victoria and Vancouver would be the only points at which residents from this district would be able to visit the fleet. I TO ORGANIZE SPORTS AT RIVER CAMPBELL RIVER.—A long felt want In the shape of recreation for the young people of Campbell River aud district is in the way of being met by tiie formation of the "Community Athletic Association. At a meeting of this association held on the 15th inst., the following officers were elected. President, Mr. M, Ilaigh. Secretary-Treasurer, R. McCuaig. An executive council were elected consisting of Messrs Palmer, Crawford. Masters, Verdier and Mesdames Palmer, Oscar Thulin. Higgins, McCuaig aud Dr. .Millard. The object of this association is the creation of some organized sports in the community and to work in con- juction with lhe Hoard of School Trustees In the formation of a properly equipped gymnasium for the benefit of the school children and tho adults, If the same enthusiastic spirit continues as was evidenced ai tiie above mentioned meeting, the accomplishment of tho objects in view will soon lie realized. SUCCESSFUL DANCE CAMPBELL RIVER,—A very successful dance was held in the Pavilion on Saturday the 12th, Moody's Orchestra being in attendance. Many visitors from Cumberland, Union Bay, Courtenay and Headquarters attended, who, together with the Campbell Itiver people, made a good crowd and an enjoyable time was had by all. .^ajgjafSjgja^Maraiafan^^ NEW SHIPMENT OF THE NEWEST STYLES IN C. C, A La GRACE CORSETS AND LONG BRASSIERES * 0 * JUST OPENED OUT AN EASTEIl SHIPMENT OF LADIES' FOOTWEAR ARRANGE FOR SOCIAL EVENING CAMPBELL RIVER,—A meeting of tho Campbell River and district ex- service men's club was held at the Willows Hotel on Saturday last. President Lewis was in the chair. After the regular routine business, the question of holding a social evening wns discussed and a committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements, A very successful smoking concert was held on the 1st March and it has been decided to arrange another such evening. Get the habit. Call at SparkB Co., Courtenay, for your battery, gasoline md oil service. Why Does Your Doctor Advise A Spring Tonic At This Time of Year? 0£D, varied, colorful, effective and smart — All compelling and irresistible are the Easter coats, suits and dresses. You've heard about the new style themes for 1924— the sauve slenderness of the new silhouettes, the rich jmartnessof the new materials, the latest interpretations of the Parisian tailored vogue—Zh(jjw you can see them! You will discover that this collection comprises an infinite variety of trim tailored suits for Madame and Mademoiselle, and coats and frocks of more formal attributes, too. 11 And, your pleasure in the new and authentic spring styles will be actually increased by the richness of material and the modest prices set upon them. This is the season when your system is trying to adjust itself to warmer weather. Your liver becomes sluggish and your bowels clogged up with poisonous, sickening wastes. As a result, many suffer from such symptoms as sour stomach, coated tongue, bad taste, biliousness, irregular movements of the bowels, sick-headaches, pains In the buck and sides. Make this test! Cleans and lone your liver and bowels with Dr. Thacher's Liver and Illood Syrup. Put >our stomach in condition—soothe your tired and over-taxed nerves, brace up your system and send purer and healthier blood coursing through your veins. Notice quick difference in way you look. eat. sleep and feel—improvement in less that 11 hours. You, too, will be satisfied ,aa others have, or no cost. Dr. Thacher's is sold and recommended by Lang's Drug and Book Store In Cumberland and by leading druggists in every city and town. SksHWJffiMsi^ESHBE'asiajai POLICE BUILDING , tlon or the Campbell River Police IS UNDER WAY \\ buildings, has arrived with a crew of tlve men, and wlll commence building right away. Mr. Moncrieff construct- LAST FEW DAYS OF BIG SALE A. McKinnon Cumberland, B.C. CAMPBELL RIVER,—Mr. Moncrieff of Victoria who was successful ln securing the contract for the oo Corbett Guilty Is Jury's Verdict (Continued From Page 1) onstruc-!ed the Courtenay School. New Shoes At New Prices Men's Solid Leather Work Shoes - $4.50 Men's Miner Pit Shoes, new price $4.50 and .... $5.50 Men's Fine Dress Oxfords, in Brown, a nice easy fitter, and good wearer New price $6.50 Men's Fine Dress Bals, in Black or Brown, in the new toe. Priced to sell at $6.50 and $7.50 Boys' Strong Solid Leather School Shoes—if you want value for your money, here it is at $2.95 The same thing in Youth's sizes, 1 to 5's $3.93 Boys' Fine Calf Shoe in Brown Calf, priced at $3.75 and $4.95 Ladies' Oxfords, Brogue style, low heels, suitable for Misses and Ladies' 2V2 to 7's $4.50 and $5.90 SEE OUR WINDOWS FOR OTHER LINES AND PRICES Frank Partridge THE CASH CLOTHING AND SHOE STORE Cumberland Opptuite Port Office j Angerman found a slug In front of the kitchen range. "In my opinion, I this slug was the bullet that went through the shoulder of Mrs. Corbett." A search lor liquor revealed one bottle of gin, 4 pitit bottles beer and some empty beer bottles. Ill I Corbctt's bedroom 1 bottle Johnny j Walker red label with about two good j drinks taken out. was found also 2 I full bottles of beer. I Three small whisky glasses, that I arc commonly called "Blind plggers j glasses," were found In a drawer under the counter; also cork screw. j Glasses smelled of hard liquor. Tced's ' coat wns found in the store. ! In conversation with Corbett. I spoke of the deceased Teed. Cor- ' belt said "If Teed had not come around ihere on Sunday, this never would have happened." He has had trouble with Teed before and Ihat he was lay- ' Ing for him. At the conclusion of taking evidence lhe jury retired to consider what had ; been presented to them and return. I ed shortly wltll the following verdict: ! "We find that Spencer Teed died Sunday 13th day of April 1924 nt thc Courtenay Hotel ln the City of Courtenny as a result of being shot with a revolver by Alfred Corbett at Cor- bett's Cafe in the City of Courtenay and we Hnd Alfred Corbett Guilty of ! the murder of Spencer Teed, G. O. Graham, F. Field ,J. H. Mclntyre, A. Powers. G. O. Corlleld and T. Booth. Jury. The funeral of the late S. Teed who was shot st Courtenay on Sunday last at Corbett's Cafe was held on Wednesday afternoon at 8 p.m. The casket bearing the remains was carried hy pallbearers, representing tbe Orange and Native Sons of Canada Lodges between lines by his fellow lodgo members from bis late home to coiner of Cumberland Road and Lake Trail to St . George's Presbyterian Church nearby where a most impressive service was conducted by the Rev. W. T. Beattie, iu the course of whose short address he touched upon Ihe evils cf the liquor traffic, attributing the tragedy Indirectly to this source. Two hymns were sung "What a friend wo have lu Jesus" nnd Nearer my God to Thee." with Frank Porter of Vancouver nt the organ. Organizations represented at the funeral were tho Courtenny Assembly Mo. 3. Native Sons of Canada, Courtenay Orange Lodge, Canadian Daughters' League und True Blue Lodge ,whoso members attended in a body. The Native Sous of Canada, provided three pallbearers, Percy Booth, fid. Embleton and Wm. Iliiggurty; the Orange Lodge provided three, Win. McLellan, Wm. Berkley and Edward Everett. From the church the cortege proceeded to Sandwlck Presbyterian Cemetery where the Orange Lodge conducted the service In which the Native Sons also paid tlielr last mark ot respect, to Ihelr departed brother. There wos a profusion of flowers attributed from each of thc Lodges, the City and from many private sources. FIRING THE LAST SHOT The olllce stnIT of the Royal Bank of Canada and their friends will give a dance in the Ilo-llo Dance Hall on Friday, May 16th In support of their May Queen Candidate. Reserve the date. Particulars later. Take a straight tip) Dont miss (he Cumberland Baseball Club nance and Prize Drawing May 1 SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1924. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER PAGE THREE \\J> Cutting Down The Overhead A. W. NEILL ARGUES FOR THIS DISTRICT IN COMMONS The present government spend* 17 per cent of its revenue on salaries, as against 40 per cent spent by the Bowser admisitra- tion. London-England April-October 1924 THROUGH RAIL AND OCEAN BOOKINGS See U» For FARES SAILINGS, ETC. E. \\V. Bickle. Agent, Cumberland, B.C. In a recent discuslon in the ouse of Commons the Coniox Alberni member, A. W. Nell, delivered the following remarks in connection with the coal question. Mr. A. W. Neill (Coniniox-Alberni). i heard the lion member for Cumberland (.Mr. Logan) say some time ago that he did not want to hear anything more about protection on coal, but he seems to have a warm, heart for It after all. I hope this motion will not pass In its present form, or that if it does pass a very different interpretation will be put on the term "national policy" than that which the lion member lor North Toronto (Mr. Church) has given It. Like other "national policies" of whicli we have henrd, it is conceived only in the interests of one section of Canada, and that is the Bast. It is lhe old story again: East is East and the West Is forgotten. It Is a peculiar commentary upon the widespread differences there are In Canada and how difficult It is to evolve a policy which shall be just to them all, when we And the bon. member for Cumberland saying that the mines In his district are being shut down for lack of more protection on coal, and 1 can say the sane thing of the mines ii! my part of the country, but due to (he fact that we have protection ou coal. I have iu my hand a cutting from a local newspaper. It Is a year old, lint the point is the same: Coniuiox mine No. 5 ceased operations on Saturday. This mine gave employment to over three hundred men and produced over one thousand tons of coal per day. We understand the reason given for the closing down of this mine Is the depression in the coal trade caused by the tremendous importation of foreign fuel oil. .And also, I might add, because our market in tbe United tates is reduced by the fact that there is a duty on bituminous coal going into the United States. I might explain, as perhaps a good many members of this House do not appreciate lt, that there are three classes of coal, bituminous, lignite and anthracite, aud we have tn the United Slates tariff the only real sug- | gestlon of reciprocity there is in ex- I istence between the two countries, and J that is, not a promise, not a. sugges- 1 lion, but an absolute feautre of the i law, that when Canad aputs a tax, not i on coal but on any one of these par- I tloular classes of coal, the United 1 States retaliates by a similar tax on that class of coal going into tbe Ulllt- ' ed States. If Canada takes off or reduces that duty, automatically, without legislation, a corresponding reduction is mode in the United States duty. There Is no duty on anthracite coal coming into Canada. 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It ls the cheapest and best light on the market for this purpose :: Marine engineers welcome Electro Automate In their engine room. It saves them from the annoyance and loss of time occasioned by the unreliability of battery lamps when they wish to locate trouble or find something in a hurry :: Pilots are favorable to these little lamps because they are always standing by ready and able to do their part In any and all kinds of weather. They are hardy Utile fellows and will stand any amount of knocking about, even to the bulbs, which are superior to any others on the market:: Mushers over the northern trails take these lamps in preference to others, because they give a never ending light and add less than a pound of weight to their outfits. The winds can't blow them out and the snow or wet can not short circuit them. DIRECTIONS The working oi Ibis self-generating lamp la very simple. Pull (he lover completely and sharply with the fingers and let go, allowing It to open fully In order to take another full stroke. Strokes should be even and sharp for best results. This lamp Is the only one of Its weight thnt will give a perfect light. The bearings of this lamp should be oiled about once a month. SOLD LOCALLY BY Cumberland Electric Lighting Co., Ltd. arrangement; bul there ls a duty, as my hon. friend from Cumberland has said, of 33 cents a ton ou bituminous coal coming Into Canada to help the coal mines of the Maritime Provinces. The result ls that when we ship our bituminous coal, and we mine a lot of coal on Vancouver Island, to the only large market w'e have, that is tho United States, we are confronted with this reciprocity duly of 53 ceuts a ton. So If we could get free trade in coal, the mines in British Columbia would be much assisted, the very opposite condition to that presented by ray hon. friend from Cumberland. We are also in the peculiar position tliat we would be happy and satisfied if this government or parliament would give us either free trade or protection—we do not care which it is. If we hod protection against fuel oil. then we would not mind the 53 cents a ton duty on coal. Hut if they will not give us that then we are out for free trade and taking off the 53 cents a ton on bituminous coal en. taring Canada, because that wlll give us a good market for our coal in the United States. If this were done, we would not have the condition I bave depicted of our mines being idle for three or four days a week. 1 would like while on this subject to remind the government, because It Is reminding them, they have often been told It before, of the conditions In connection with our Canadian government ships on the Paclllc ocean. Com- mox coal, which Is situated In the district 1 represent, is absolutely the best coal for steaming purposes that can be got on the Pacific ocean. This is no member's eulogy of bis own riding at all. I have under my hand here the results of n drastic and long- continued test made by the United States government, which Is not likely to be sympathetic to alien conl, and lhc result Is this: They find that the Comox conl of which I am talking Is thirty-six per cent better for steaming purposes than any other coal ou the Pacific ocean. Now that ls the decision arrived at by tbe United States navy under very careful conditions . They had no axe to grind in favor of one mine over another, and after a drastic test they Bay that Comox coal for steaming purposes Is thirty-six per cent better for steaming purposes than any other coal on tho Pacific Ocean I know when iho British fleet was stationed at Esquimau, they used to keep quite a largo fleet there, they invariably u*ed Comox steaming coal because they recognized Its superiority In that regard. Vet what do we find? We find our own Canadian government boats passing nil tliat mine on some trivial pro- text of one kind or another. It is too tar away they say. It means two hours extra steaming for a boat that is going to Australia. Two hours would not make much difference on a trip to Australia, surely, when the coal is thirty-six per cent superior for steaming purposes, 'lhese are some of the. I was going to say childish, absurd reasons given. Another one is that It is too dear, It is not too denr for the Canadian Pacific Railway, it Is not too denr for the Dollar Company, both very large shipping com- cerns who are supposed to be very good business men; but it Is too dear apparently for our government ships to buy our own coal, mined by Canadians, by Canadian machinery, It ls a reproach, I think 1 might use almost a harsher word, but I will let it go at that, to our government that they do not patronize this coal. I therefore hope, Mr. Speaker, that If this resolution goes through in its present form, the government in its interpretation of it wlll take a somewhat broader and bigger view of tite term "national policy" than 'was evidently intended by the hon. member who introduced this motion. TREK OF MINING MEN Following tiie discovery of high grade gold ore on the Onnnian river, east of Lake Nipigon and close to the lines of the Canadian National Railways, a trek of mining men lias occurred Into the new district and many claims are being registered at Port Arthur. Unconlirined reports say an African lion swallowed a flivver a few weeks ago. He forgot to shut olf the engine, however, and shook to death In lifteen minutes. Lumber In every sorts of building materials, MOULDINGS, WINDOWS, DOORS, SHINGLES, KILN DRIED FLOORINGS, AND FURNISHINGS. WE DELIVER TO ANYWHERE IN SHORT NOTICE WITH REASONABLE CHARGES. Royston Lumber Co. Limited. CUMBERLAND, B. C. (Night calls: 1.14X Courtenny i STAR LIVERY STABLE ALEX. MAXWELL, Proprietor Autos for Hire. Coal and Wood Hauling given very pro/npt attention. Furniture and Piano Storage if desired. Phones 1 and 61 Cumberland, B.C. It Pays To Advertise In The Islander Red Top Relief Valves, $7 each TO KEEP "CLOSED" PLUMBING "OPEN" This is a %" valve for use on domestic hot water supply systems for relief of damaging pressures caused by ranges and tank heaters. APPROVED Both Red Top Relief Valves are approved by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., and by State and Municipal Bureaus of Water and Boiler Inspection. Cumberland and Union Water Works Co. Ltd. Deeds Speak Louder Than Words The following is one ol' many unsolicited testimonials received:— Gentlemen;— Re Policy No. G572. Your cheque for $521.00 was duly received last week, and please accept my best thanks fur .same. 1 also have appreciated the very liberal addition tliat was made to the face value of the policy. Yours very truly, (Signed) Walter Needham, The Dominion Life Assurance Company Waterloo, Ontario. T. HUMPHRIES, Manager for Vancouver Island. 406-7 Pemherton Bldg., Victoria, B. C. l'UUR THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY. APRIL 19. 1921. Cumberland's First Queen of the May Contest- Help to make it a success—Boost Your Favorite VICTORIA DAY MAY 24, 1924 CUMBERLAND'S PREMIER VICTORIA DAY MAY 24, 1924 EN OF THE MAY CONTEST Under auspices of Cumberland General Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary All Set - They're Off - - - Bang! All Set! They're Off! eleven starters, six are still Out of in the running, Never before in the history of Cumberland lias a race attracted so much attention. All candidates are favorably known throughout the district and all the supporters are up in the bit to see their candidate come in first. Last week saw all the contestants running fairly equal and observers are anxiously watching each week's standing as lhe race goes on. Join in Uie crowd and get your share oi' the thrills that await you—Every dime makes the race more exciting. iaa@H»Baav^:Fji.'.-¥#i?i3Haa^ja3Ma/eMBis/a I BOOST FOR CUMBERLAND'S I § FIRST MAY QUEEN CONTEST 'aaiajEjaaHa'SJ^H^Jeisja/SMSHsiBia/a NOMINATIONS CLOSED TUESDAY, APRIL 15, SAW THE CLOSE OF NOMINATIONS FOR THE MAY QUEEN CONTEST, WITH ELEVEN CANDIDATES NOMINATED. Five of these candidates have withdrawn from the contest, leaving six still going strong. Pick your favorite and boost for her during the remainder of the contest. Every week will see different places being taken by the contestants and every week will bring new life into the race. Get in and work for your favorite. SATURDAY MIDNIGHT.MAY 17, 1921, HAS BEEN SET AS THE CLOSING DAY OF THE CONTEST. No ballots can be received after this date. Auditors will then count the ballots and declare the winners. The following week will be used in making preparations for the dressing of the Queen and Maid of Honor. CONTEST CLOSES MAY 17, 1924 CUMBERLAND'S MAY QUEEN CONTEST CONTEST CLOSES MAY 17, 1924 CUMBERLAND'S MAY QUEEN CONTEST Is Your A Favorite |J Leading ■ If not, why not get in and work for he;- election ? If you are satisfied with any ono of tho candidates already nominated, "dig in" and see that she secures enough votes to put her "over the top." Outside the satisfaction of seeing your favorite crowned as May Queen, you must remember that all the 'money raised in this contest, after expenses and prizes are paid goes toward extra comforts for the patients at the hospital. This in itself should be incentive enough to cause you to support a candidate wholeheartedly. See Your Favorite Crowned. I IRST MAY QUEEN CONTEST I BOOST FOR CUMBERLAND'S i •ffiMaiMarasii^iaisisEiaEiaiagraEjgHaijjj-gja BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES, CUMBERLAND, B.C. Report and Accounts for the year ended December 31,1923 FEBRUARY 14, 1924. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES CUMBERLAND, B.C. 1 beg to report that I have audited the accounts of the Board of School Trustees, Cumberland, B.C.. for the year ended December HI. 102:5. 1 append hereto a statement of Receipts and Expenditures for the year 1928, together with the corresponding statement for the Night School, duly certified. There is a balance in hand at December .'il, 1923, of $3,738.33 on General Account and $107.:!■"> on Night School Account. I have assumed, lor the purpose of the statements herewith, that all accounts between the City and the Board were balancd up to December ,'11, 1022. It has been the custom, hitherto, for the banking transactions of the Board to he conducted through the City General Account, but this is now being remedied, and a spearate account opened, through which all Ihe banking business of the Board of School Trustees will, in the future, be transacted, as provided by the Public Schools Act. All outstanding accounts at December 31, 1923, as far as I am aware, have been included in tho expenditures for 1923, with the exception of a balance of $75.95, owing on a pianoforte, purchased for school use, in Ihe name of the principal. I understand the teachers propose to discharge this liability. In my opinion, the statement submitted herewith, sets forth a true and correct statement of the treatment of the Board of School Trustees for the year ended December 31, 1923, according to the information and explanations given to me, and as shown by the books and records. Statement of Receipts and Expenditures for the year ended December 31, 1923 RECEIPTS Real Property Tax Levy 11123 Poll Tax Government Grunts: — General 21,050.80 Special 350.00 Transportation 00.00 Liquor Profits I proportion! 631.17 Donations: — Parent Teachers' Association 90.00 Hoy Scouts 111.00 Girls' Club 3.00 Piano Account ln0'00 Pictures Account 10.00 EXPENDITURES ii.192.Ul 'Current Expenses:— 3,861.1 23,001.10 314.6U Salaries Teaching Staff Janitor Medical Officer Secretary Total Salaries "cliool Supplies ... Fuel "'' Electric Lighting anil Water "." Fire Insurance Repairs, Maintenance anil General Expenses Royston Transportation Subscription lo School Trustees' Association und Convention Expense 21,178.00 2,100.On 200.00 160.00 23,028.00 771.07 1,003.30 220 II 90.00 1,134.04 205.00 30.00 Improvements:— New Furniture 07H rl(i Grounds 1,08260 Playground Equipment 170.3s Payments on Piano IIS.In Electric Wiring 305.00 27,187.25 2.4:17.54 Total Expeditions I December 31, 1023 Balance In hand *3tl,8 First Clasa Certificate (Upper Grade) for V Bread Making guarantee* the quality. X NOT HOW CHEAP, BUT HOW GOOD #<§># The Holding-on-to Quality Shop. f The Courtenay Tea Room LEADERS IN THE PIKET ELECTRIC FISHING COMPETITION SALMON COMPETITION April 6, Harold Cliffe, age 14 14 lbs TROUT COMPETITION April 6, F. Dack 21bs, 12 oz. j Corbett appeared before Magistrate ly ho turned up In Courtenay again Hames on Monday charged with wll-; While ha was away Mrs. Corbett had , lul murder but the hearing was re- embarked In thc restaurant and small maiided until Saiurday to give him grocery business opposite the Gaiety ! an opportunity to secure counsel. Theatre and was evidently making a A coroner's jury comprising Messrs. success of it when Corbett returned. ' G. 0, Graham, G. T. Corliold, J. 11. l'hey removed last autumn to the | Maclntyre, P. Field, Augustlve Powers premises occupied until last Sunday, and T. Booth was called together and } where mainly through Mrs. Corbett's viewed (lie premises where the shiot- untiring labors, a comfortable bual- Ing occurred and the bodies of the iess had been built up. She had a ,,..! dean homey dining room and maijii everybody welcome. She catered to some extent to after theatre parties ill her endeavor to succeed, this meaning extremely lute hours on occasion. Her efforts were just crown ed with success when this week a tragedy changed ull. She was a member of Courtenny Assembly, No. '\\ Canadian Daughters' Lengue and took a very keen Interest In the u- falrs of her lodge, by tho members of which she wlll be greatly missed. She is a native of London, Ont. The late Mr. Teed was a well knowii personage of Courtenay, and had only last week received an appointment as foreman of public works for thc city of Courtenay. He was a member and a prominent one, of Courtenay Orange Lodge and also a member ol Cour'- enay Assembly, No. 3. Nntlve Sons of Canada. It Is said that Sunday was not the first time that Kir. Teed had Intervened in the Corbett quarrels, and that up to a short time ago was a close m w or LA^DACTAMENDMENTS PRE-EMPTIONS Vacant, unreserved. surveyta1 Crown lauds may be pre-empted bj British subjects over IS years of ago, mil by aliens on declaring Intention '■ become British subjects, cuncil- lonal upon residence, occupation, md Imprev, ....-ui. for agricultural purposes, I'VI information concerning regu- uUons regarding pre-emptions i> in Bulletin >.*o. I, Land Series Icli low :o fre-empt Land," copies of in be obtained free of oharge esslhg the Department ot ,'ictorla. B.C., or to any Gov- A sen i. Is will be granted covering ni suitable for agricultural imposes, ami which is not timber turn", i.e., currj Ing over 5.000 board 'e«t per acre west of the Coast Rang* unl S.unii feet per a en* east of that Applli i be in lions tor pre-emptions are djiessed to the Land Com- of the Land Recording Dl Which Die laud applied foi il, und are made on printed pies of which ca,n be ob •in ihe Land Commissioner Pre-emptions must be occupied fo ive years and Im pro V omenta mad* u ■.mue oi $io per acre, including; learlng und eii.tlvating at least Ave ores, before » Crown Grant can b ■l fr HEADQUARTERS FOR RADIO SETS AND PARTS ALL BATTERIES KEPT IN STOCK UP-TO-DATE STOCK OF FISHING TACKLE AND LINES TO SATISFY ALL YOUR REQUIREMENTS. SEE US ABOUT YOUR ELECTRIC WIRING, RANGES AND PLATES FOR THE COMING SUMMER. f .1 <§> <%> ty i Vnr more detailed information see ^1 ho riiiiii'tin "How m Pre-empt Y : Land." <^j PURCHASE Applications are received for pur- :huse uf vacant and unreserved 1 !n w ti la nds, nut being i Im berland, i'or agricultural pui poses: minimum mice of first-claBS (arable) landle $6 per acre, and second-class (grazing) und Jli.ftO per acre, Further infor- rnntion regarding purchase or lease t Crown lands Is given ln Bulletin No, Hi. Lund Series, "Purchase and Lease ol Crowm Lands." .Mill, factory, or industrial sites on lumber land, not exceeding 40 acres, inj be purchased or leased, the con- aliioiiH including payment of ■eumpage, HOMESITE LEASES l nutii'veyed areas, not exceeding 20 teres cmy be leased as homesltes, ondiHonal upon a dwelling being •■<-. d in the Ilrst year, title being • l-i.r i -li e afler residence and lin- iro\\!menl conditions are fulfilled tin] land bas heeti surveyed. 1 ft THE Piket Electric Phone 164 COURTENAY B.C. P.O. Box 71 Joseph Orr was called, having beeu a conipanoln of Teed on Sunday, He would say that Teed had not been drinking, at least he had had nothing from eight in the morning until lhe time of the tragedy. Orr seemed very uncertain about some of the events of Sunday last. Hulph White, a roomer at the Courlenay Hotel, told of being lu his room 14, upstairs, at 1.46 when he heard two shots, then a little later, j three more In rapid succession. COURTENAY.—An inquest, pre- '"'• Briggs told of his examination sided over by the Coroner. Ur. T. 1*1 of Teed's body and the finding of the llutters, was begun on Tuesday nighl I wounds and tbe bullets, evidently to enquire into the death of Spencer j fr<"» " 32 calibre gun. There win a Teed .who wns shot last Sunday after-1 wound In Teed's right breast. Hi .noon. The jurors empanelled wer..-. j had followed the course of the bullet J. II. Maclntyre, O. O. Graham, Tom!and found tliat It had penetrated thc Uooth, Gus Powers, Fred Field and | lung, going right through and being G. T. Cortleld. found under the skin at Teed's back. .Mr. s. Lerov Cokelv submitted blue A Becond wound wils n"° through the prints of the Interior of the premises jleft »rm- A "'"'« wou"« was '■> "' ' where the shooting occurred and then I n"ilon '"' U,e ,l"cx °r tllB »eart- ™' retired. Eric Barlow, clerk at the jl""1 ""'>' Pl6roed ""■' BeBn' A bullet Canadian Bank of Commerce was|nad been r°u,ld ln Teed's ""!l called and said that he and Walt T?ea Wilh Ihe cream g. te« In! m/oumili ; Free Recipe Book—.Write thc Bor« j den Co* LtiL, Vancouver. Pearson had gone to the Corbett Itest- aurant on Sunday to get their lunch. They had been In there u short time when they heard a quarrel going on between the Corbetts. .Airs. Corbetl had placed their order on dishes and *vas on her way to the dining room with the food when they heard n crash as of broken dishes. Mrs. Corbett then came into the dining room and said, "Well, hoys .you better go over town and get your lunch." They then gut up from the table and went out. They had seen no shooting. Walter Pearson was called and corroborated what Harlow hud said. Harold Boomer, jitney driver who had been in the restaurant when tho shooting occurred told of the row leading up to the fatality. Corbet; and Mrs. Corbett had quarrelled about the keys of the safe. He had asked her for them and was refused. He had after a time secured the key.,, through the persuasion of himself and Mrs. Simpson. Mra. Corbett had handed the keys to him and he had given them to Corbett. On his way to the safe Corbett, In his auger had struck the telephone desk with his hand, breaking the desk. He had followed Corbett to the safe and had seen him open it. He then'drew back a few feet and when Corbuti stood up by the safe he kept his back turned to Boomer for some time Teed came in nnd went behind the counter In the store where Corbett was, and, taking off his coat, said to Corbett that he was not going to strike Mrs. Corbett while he was there. Teed had come between Corbett and him (Boomer). Then there were two flashes from the gun Corbett had in his hand. He would definitely say that Corbett had fired Uie shots at Teed. Teed then went out. Edward Main waring wns put on tho titand and told practically the same story as he did on Sunday after the shooting with the exception that he said when the shots were fired he had his head against Corbett's side as he had ducked when he first saw the gun. When he next saw Teed be was lo the Courtenay Hotel lying on the floor. LEASES l-'iir grazing aud industrial pursues ureas not exceeding 640 acre* may bo leased by one person or a company. GRAZING t'nder the 0razing Act the Province) Is divided into grazing district* ami the range administered under -i Grazing Commissioner. Annua) grazing permits are issued based on numbers ranged, priority being given in established owners. Stock-owners may form associations for range management. Free, or partially free, permits are available for settlers, campers «nd travellers, up to ten Mad, Edwards and Orr P.O. Box 62 Phone 17 m AGENTS FOR ] "Murray Made" Roofings, | Wallboord, Wall Felt, etc. I WE SELL I Lumber, Doors, Windows ! Shingles. Uth Glass, Hotbed | Sash, Portable Greenhouses, 1 Sanatllc, Gold Seal Congol- ! cum Rugs, Fir Veneer, Cor.- { tonwood, Hardwoods, Paints. \\ WhlteUid and Oils. llilllllllltllliiilllilffllillllillllllll BUILDING MATERIALS AND WOOD-WORKING SHOP Brick. Lime. Plaster, Cement, Sand Gravel. Courtenay, B.C. AGENTS FOR "Dnrretts" Roofings, Slatj- aurfitced Shingles, elr. WE MAKE Windows, Frames. Doors, Ilullt-lu Effects, Flower Boxes, I.awn Swings, Store and Office Fixtures. Anything in wood, l'hone 17 at our expense and gel. our prices. EASTER ^^ HAPPINESS WE HAVE YOUR CAR READY FOR VOU Corfield Motors, Limited Phone 46 COURTENAY, B.C. when the examination was made There was no blood in the heart ami none in the aorta. Mr. O, W. Smith told of Teed's rushing in the hotel door while he and H, Herd and another man were sitting there. Teed snid "I'm shot, get a doctor." While Herd was phoning for the doctor. Teed reeled against a chair and staggered to the hall, on his way saying "I'm done." Dr. 13riggs came to the hotel soon after aud Teed was taken upstairs. He could not speak after he fell, though he tried. Ft, Herd corroborated this statement. This was the last witness on Tuesday night and the Inquest was adjourned until 1.30 Wednesday afternoon. Corbett was In the court and while Mntnwarlng was giving his evidence ns to Teed's actions, asked him (Main, waring) if he had heard what Teed had said to him (Corbett). Ho g»t a negative reply. Mrs. Daisy Sarah June Simpson, who had been a helper of .Mrs. Corliett at the restaurant was the (Irst witness at the inquest, but her answers were such thai Bhe was excused. She had every appear- ance of being completely unnerved by thc incidents of Sunday lust in which she wns lucky enough lo escape being shot. The city hall where the Inquest was held was crowded to the door. Uie audience cramming right tip to the jury's (able. .Air. William Squires, fnther of the late .Mrs. Corliett. arrived on Tuesday from Everett, "Wash. Two of Mrs. Corbett's brothers and nu uncle are also here. Gerald Corbett, au adopted son. who lived with Mrs. Corbett. in Courtenay for a long time, is also here. Ceorge and Charles Corbett of Nanaimo are here. They are brothers ot the accused. FULL COMMITTEES APPOINTED FOR FALL FAIR COl'RTE.VAY,—A meeting of the directors of the Comox Agricultural Society was held on Tuesday night nt their hall, the president. Mr. John Crockett being in the chair. The following were alsp present: Mrs. Wallet McPhee, W. Duncan. W. J. Cunn, A. It. England, the Rev. J. w. Fllnton, CJ. Edwards nnd the secretary. On motion of Mr. Fllnton seconded hy .Mr. Edwards, the minutes of the last, directors meeting were read and adopted. It waa then decided to suspend the (Continued ou i'age Six) CUMBERLAND HOTEL W.M.MKIIIIiriKI 11, Proprietor GOOD ACCOMMODATION EXCELLENT CUISINE Dunsmuir Avenuo, Cumberland UNION HOTEL CUMBERLAND, II. ('. Comfort und Homelike service. 2ti rooms, electrically heated. Excellent cuisine— For reservations Phone 16. II. YVI'KS, Manager. i^T.WHERRY lAXINRMISTbTANNCR Sets* hr pne, u,, „. »»rfc—aasatl n r be»aa. au, «2t Pandora Ave.. Victoria, Y c. - PAGE SIX THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, APRIL 19. 1921. News of Courtenay and Surrounding District ® ILfjigigifjiaigigigigigijaiaE^^ HIS HEARING RESTORED The Invisible ear drum invented by A. 0. Leonard, which is a manlaturo megaphone, fitting inside the ear entirely out of sight, is restoring lhe hearing of hundreds of people in New York City. Mr. Leonard invented this drum tx> relieve himself of deafness and head noises, and it does this so successfully thnt no one could tell he wns a deaf man. It is effective when deafness Is caused by catnrrah or by perforated or wholly destroyi d natural drums. A request for information to A. 0. LEONARD, Suite 136, 70 Fifth Ave.. >'EW YORK CITY, will he given prompt reply, 1TI.I, (OMJIIIIITEKS APPOINTED (Continued From I'mre .1) i order of business in order to hear ; Mr. H. V. Collins ,who attended for the purpose of putting a proposal be- 1 fore the directors concerning the use of the hall by the Hoy Scouts, and the grounds for training quarters. Mr. Collins, who is the secretary of the First Courtenay Troop, B. P. Scouts, outlined some of the useful service • Mint the scouts would he willing to perform for the accommodation suggested. After a good deal of dls- cusion a motion put hy Mr. Duncan and supported by Mr. England to the following effect, was carried: "Thai I a committee be appointed to draw up an agreement with a view to granting i the request of Mr. Collins for the use I of the ball and grounds by the Boy i Scouts and that the agreement be | submitted to the full Board for rati- i ticatlon. On motion of Mr. Fllnton. j seconded by Mr. England, the following committee was appointed: Messrs Duncan, Edwards and Thomas, the secretary, A letter from the local postmaster Mr. R, II. Perrolt, with a proposal from the district superintendent of postal service at Vancouver to place n postal exhibit during the fall fair, was favorably received. It was decided lo ascertain what space would Comox Creamery Association Courtenay, B. C. BfigKliaHlSISfBIEKIEIHSJE&'e^^ IF IT'S BUTTER ASK FOR Comox Creamery Butter Made from Pure Jersey Cream. IF IT'S JAM INSIST ON Comox Brand Jam Made trom fresh fruit ln the Valley. Pure cane sugar only ustd In its manufacture. IF IT'S POTATOES DEMAND Comox Creamery Potatoes Grown in the District and graded according to Govt, regulations. "Look for the tag on the bag." IF ITS EGGS OCRS Kt\\\\t Strictly Fresh Eggs Candled and graded in accordance with the New Egg Act. OUR MILK DEPARTMENT DELIVERS MILK AND CREAM DAILY he required and to discuss the matter further at a later meeting. Ou motion of Mr. Fllnton, seconded by the secretary, it was decided io continue membership with the B. C. Fairs Asociatlon for the present year i After much discussion and the rescinding of n contrary resolution it was decided that the fall fair he held I on the days proposed by the B. C. j Fairs Association, September 25 and 120. 1 On motion of .Mr. Fllnton .seconded i hy Mr. Tribe, the secretary's action With regard to a communication front I the Layritz Nurseries concerning tlle ! "Layritz" cup was endorsed. A letter from tiie Live Stock blanch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture re "Get a Bull' competition i wns then discussed. The outcome was that a motion of Mr. Fllnton, seconded by Mr. England, the following committee was appointed: The president and Messrs Duncan, Hurford and Halliday. Committees for the fall fair were (hen appointed as follows: Cattle—Messrs Rex. J.YV. Fllnton, J Prltchard, G. Bigelow, J. McKenzie, | W. Hunter and A. B. England. Horses—Messrs A. B. Dundas. .1. II. Parkin, F. G. Llddle and Wm. Wain. Sheep and Hogs—Messrs G. II. Bates Ted Williamson. T. D. Smith and H M. Halliday. Poultry—Messrs W. J. Gunn. M. S. Stephens and R. E. Ault. Hall- .Mesdames Brown. W. Grieve, .1. Grieve. J. H. Parkin. Herbert Smith, nnd Messrs \\V. A. Riglcr nnd Arthur Stewart. Printing—Messrs Win. Wain, 11. Herd nnd E. F. Thomas. The flower show committees report, the rules and classes as drawn up with some completing details .was approved on motion of Mr. Fllnton, seconded hy Mr. England. The work of the committee nnd subcommittee In connection with the complete revision of the fall fair prize list was then commenced. Class "A' came In for a great deal of criticism owing to Ihe elimination of the Hoi- stein section. A good deal or lime «ns spent discussing this matter without any satisfactory result. During the discussion members led, leaving the meeting without a quorum nnd consequently no further business could he trnnsncled. Mr. Tribe brought up the question of raising a loan for the purpose of consolidating tho Association's indebtedness and outlined a plan for th" purpose. The meeting then adjourned tn slant! adjourned until called hy the president. m Gel lhe habit. Call at Sparks Co., Courtenay, for your battery, gasoline hnd oil service. WHICH SHALL IT BE A MOTOR CAR OR A HOME? .M)«cm PrcMles .. _ 'Oeu.BMMylMMM Kmp rtm KrwCtau, Ctaw and Healthy. Write for Frac Ere Care Book. BvtnCriltaM/2 (Pi (\\~ Per pair tD^.ilO A Fine School Shoe, sturdy and Ot) n~ strong Price per pair up from A FULL RANGE OF HEWETSON'S SHOES FOR BABIES & SMALL CHILDREN Dept. 3-Gent's Furnishings--F. Telford in Charge THIS DEPARTMENT IS RUNNING OVER WITH SNAPPY BARGAINS FOR MEN WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE "MAS" CORSETS FOR PARTICULAR LADIES. THEY ARE THS LAST WORD IN CORSETS—STRONG, LIGHT AND COMFORTABLE. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM A TORONTO FACTORY SOME BEAUTIFUL VOILES AND SILK WAISTS. THEY ARE TOO PRETTY TO DESCRIBE. CALL AND SEE THEM. Ladies' Trimmed and Untrimm.ed Hats (MRS. KENNEDY IN CHARGE) OUR STOCK OF HATS IS AT ITS BEST THIS WEEK. LOOK THEM OVER AT ONCE BEFORE THE BEST GO. WE RECEIVED A SHIPMENT DIRECT FROM TORONTO SATURDAY NIGHT OF THE LATEST MODELS NEVER SHOWN IN THE WEST. Ladies' Silk Dresses, New Suits and Sport Coats (MRS. GORDON IN CHARGE) WE INVITE YOU TO COME AND SEE OUR LATEST ARRIVALS IN SPORT COATS—YES, BUT YOU MUST COME SOON. WE OPENED A PARCEL THAT CAME OFF THE SATURDAY NIGHT TRAIN, AND BEFORE EIGHT O'CLOCK WE HAD SOLD NINE OF THEM. OUR LADIES' SUITS ARE THE TALK OF THE CITY. SILK DRESSES—WE HAVE A NEW DELIVERY AND THEY, TOO, ARE GOING LIKE RIPE CHERRIES. THESE GOODS HAVE THE HALL MARK OF STYLE AND QUALITY AND ARE MODERATELY PRICED Dept. 5-Dry Goods-Miss Watson in Charge LADIES! WE HAVE A FINE ASSORTMENT OF DRESS GOODS, IN RATINES, WORSTED VOILES, MULLS, PRINTS AND GINGHAMS. TO ENABLE YOU TO MAKE UP YOUR OWN DRESSES, WE HAVE ON HAND A LARGE STOCK OF BUTTERICK PATTERNS. CRETONES, NIPIGON DRAPERY AND COTTON CREPES—ALL NEWEST DESIGNS Dept. 6--Hardware and House Furnishings Wilton and Axmlulsler Hugs, any size. Club Bags (PO OE: Up from tDO.OO $2.95 Men's Brown Tweed Pants, A surprise Package. Per pair, only $1.95 Men's Grey Tweed Pants Never before at this price. Pair $2.25 Men's Black Denim Overalls, great value, Pr $1.50 Men's Black Overall Pants, Pair $2.00 Blue Bib Overalls, per pair $2.00 Men's 'Master Mechanic' Black 9-oz. Denim, per pair $2.76 Men's Grey Mottle Pants extra strong, pair S3.75 Master Mechanic. Khi'.ki Combination Overall Special for "Car" work. Per suit $4.i)0 "Master Mechanic" Bin: Drill Shirts $2.5(1 "Master Mechanic" Blue Bib Overalls $3.00 Men's Heavy Khaki Drill Pants, per pair ... $2.00 Men's "Casey Jones' Gloves. Per pair .... $1.00 Men's "Lucas" Hog Skn Gloves, per pair .... $1.25 "Lucas" Horse Skin Gloves, per pair .... $1.75 Special—Grey Flannelette Shirt, only .... $1.75 Latest in Gent's Smart Summer Caps $1, $1.50 and up to $2.50 Men's New Season'.; Dress Shirt $2.00, $2.50 and $3.50 Gent's Summer Socks in Black, Brown, Sand and Grey, per pair 45c. SEE OUR 'LANKY BILL' TIES, A REAL NOVELTY IN NARROW NECK WEAR Rugs Each from Linoleum hy thc Yard and Linoleum Hugs All Wool Mattresses (PI j FA Yours for •Dll.uU Suit Cases I'p from .... $2.75 ORDERS! OUR MR. W. GORDON WILL CALL ONADnrDQI YOU AT ANY TIME AM) (JIVE YOUV-'lxL/JllwI EXPERT ADVICE ON GROCERIES AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE; EXPLAIN TO YOU OUR CREDIT SYSTEM ALSO ERNEST McDONALD AND WILFRED COLLING WILL RUSH YOUR ORDERS TO YOU WITHOUT DELAY. IF YOL CANNOT CALL, TELEPHONE YOUR ORDERS IN TO US. THEY WILL RECEIVE CAREFUL ATTENTION P.S.—DON'T FORGET THAT THIS IS THE CHILDREN'S STORE. We have a new and splendid line of (PI /jr Boys' Stralghl Pants (PI ("A lis, from «51.00 Per tinlr . wJL.Uv Children's Coveralls Tho "Frolic" Suit Each at ' $1.35 Per pair Boy Scout Shirts Bach $1.95 Pants I'll from $1.25 The Mercantile Store Co. "The General Store With a General Purpose" Dunsmuir Avenue Cumberland i «i«RMm=,'i PAGE EIGHT THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY, APRIL 19. 1921. You need not hide skin defects —now Millions knozv this simple way to avoid them—to keep skin lovely, youthful Do not make thc mistake nf attempting to cover or hide skin defects, It can never succeed. Am! there is a better way—which millions know: This simple method to avoid them—to keep the youthful radiance and clearness of schoolgirl complexion. For a week do this Cleanse ihe skin regular!; Made in Canada say, to kc plexi But ii lovely I hor t, youthful. i cleansing skin. My with i night be- ie creamy, ,.! the msc again. try—apply a rhat i> all, not injured nd and sun, The .simple, correct way Vuii cannot fin I a more eftec- livt beauty treatment. Because Palmolive Soap is blended of rare palm and olive oils—famous for mild but thorough cleansing qualities since ihe days of Cleopatra. Aud it is inexpensive. En- joy it fur the bath also. Bul be sure you yet Palmolive —which is never .^old unwrapped. All dealers have it. Get some and follow this simple method for one week. Results will delight you, even in tbat short time. THE PALMOLIVE COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED Winnipeg Toronto Montreal Palm and olive oils—nothing else—givt Nature's green color to Palmolive soap. KTSMSSJOI Why lo*d Predominates De You Know That— theFordcrankshaltis machined accurately loone thousandth pun of an inch— the Ford front axle is mnde to withstand shocks and strains ton times greater than are ever met in ordinary usage— the Ford car is composed of four complete units: Power Plant- Front Running Gear—Rear Running Gear—Frame- only five movements c! hand and feet are required to accomplish the shift from neutral to high on a Ford car as against 15 on a selective gear shift car — there is no possibility of failure to accomplish gear shift in thc Ford car. There is no chance of clashing gears in the Ford transmission — 15.000 operations are performed in the building of each Ford chassis— the entire building of a Ford closed body requires 3S. hours and 15 minutes during which time the body passes through the hands of 249 skilled body- huilders, trimmers and finishers. See Any Authorized Ford Dealer CARS ■ TRUCKS < TRACTORS cf-3jc : SKEleHSIc^^ I PRA YER and OPTIMISM I! How Much Have You Lost? By Not Using Triplicate Sales Books NO ONE LIKES TO ADMIT THAT UK LOSES, Yet serious losses that were unsuspected have been discovered by users of our Triplicate Sales Books. When you fail to insure against the loss of original entries, and time needlessly spent in checking, YOU LOSE. OUR O.K. TRIPLICATE BOOK insures every original entry be retaining a full copy in a bound book. If a sales check is missing a full and complete copy is found in the bound book. By supplying such information alone O.K. Triplicate Books save thousands of dollars every year for their many users. ORDERS MAY BE PLACED WITH OUR AUENT WHO WILL BE PLEASED TO CALL The Cumberland Islander PHONE 35 P.O. BOX ISO BSEN said "A thousand words will not leave so deep an impresion as one deed." The Good Book ■tells us that "Prayer without Deeds availeth r.oth- I jrg\\" Is there any practical result in praying at nij-ht 1 and then going to sleep, satisfied, and leave the rest to 1 God? Pray in the morning principally for health and P strength to do things, then go and do them. There is i no better part of Canada than the West. There is op- | portunity for all who have the power and inclination 1 to work. Every branch of business endeavor may be 1 developed. Re convinced of the existence of oppor- I tunitics, then pray for health and strength to take ad- I vantage of them. Don't lay clown on the job—follow I up your prayer and optimism with real hard work, and 1 practical benefit must result. 1 BANK REPORT SHOWS FAIR BUSINESS IN ALL PROVINCES With tho winter almost al an end. tho strike, ami it is hard to predtct business in the Dominion continues to j what the outcome will ho. In Ihe show little change worthy of note, meantime, production is going on In llrltish Columbia, the coast section steadily and buying power is being Is said to be comparatively active, given to the workers. ' tbe interior dull, and the lumber in-! ; dustr,« throughout the Province doing I a good business. The Prairie Pro- j ' vincen have bought more goods this season that last in all lines; they are' now getting to a time of yeur when | new crop prospects will be tbe controlling factor in trade. Ontario' liuda manufacturing and wholesale business very uneven. Western orders I tne American Market, where a good better than in 1923, but the Eastern demand is in evidence. The outlook ' section of Canada hard to sell goods |B promising. The market for Cam) to. The same applies to Quebec, in j products bus been rather inactive the Maritime Provinces, more favor- during the past.-month, but potatoes I Ate to in i hi weather, logging operations were held up for some time, but later heavy falls of snow en- abled operators to increase their activity, and tho uet result has been an exceptionally heavy cut In New Brunswick, The English market for lumber Is dull and it is expected that most of the cut will be absorbed by able conditions In the lumber, flshtug and coal and steel industries have not yet exerted an influence to stimulate general business which continues to be quiet. In the East, collections in many cases are not being well met. From Quebec west, they can be considered fair, current bills being comparatively well paid in the Prairie Provinces. To sum up .buying throughout the Ince; country has been for immediate, re- J met. quirements only, and credits have be^n I extended with some care, so that, although general sales are not large and business cannot be called prosperous, the situation has not tbe weak features of recent years. are llnding a ready market tn Cuba at fair prices. Recent advances in Ilsh prices have not compensated for the low prices obtained last season, and unless there are indications of an exceptionally strung market in the future, it is probable thai the fishing fleet will be reduced in number still further. Collections in tbe Maritime Prov- ntinue to be only fairly well Quebec Maritime Provinces Trade in general ha.> been some- what : < V-. due to the sotbj fe re ceived earlier by the miners' strike in Cape Breton, and unfavorable lumbering weather. Both theso conditions have improved, and the outlook for the spring months is encouraging. The coal miners have been back at work for some time, but have indicated that they are dissatisfied with the wage agreement which settled P.P.HARRISON Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public CUMBERLAND • ■ B. C. Elliott Totty M.R.A.X.C., B.A. ARCHITECT flOfl B.C. Permanent Loan Hl.lp. 1MI0NK 2S1« VICTORIA, IU. Agricultural conditions arc practically unchanged. Tbe demand for hay has fallen off somewhat, but oats bave been a little stronger. Business in the interior of the province is being hampered by the breaking up ot Ihe country roads. — Conditions in the manufacturing industry are uneven. Many plants are quiet. Orders have not yet come In freely enough to warrant a feeling of safety. This is believed to be a temporary condition and increased activity is looked for towards the opening of navigation. Wholesale business is quiet. He- tail buying is of the hand-to-mouth variety which characterizes tbe rest I of the country, but in common with , other sections of the Dominion, some ( optimism Is noted regarding the , spring trade. 1 Collections are reported to be fair, but some districts are making a poor showing. Ontario ! Heavy falls of snow benefitted lbs I areas sown to fall wheat, but storms | to some extent interfered with Ium- I beriug, and this season's cut is likely ! to be smaller than was expected. Peed i is plentiful on Ihe farms, and many farmers, instead of fattening cattle for sale, are turning their attention to I milch cows .apparently seeing more : profit in this end of the business. i Manufacturing industries as a whole are probably In a better position that they were a year ago, but very few are running at full capacity, and spring orders are slow in coming in. Dullness in the boot nud shoe, woolen and agricultural implement industries i:; offset by increased activity In the automobile Industry, and improvement in cotton lines, dour, paper and steel. Wholesale business has been quiet for tho past month .buying being for immediate needs only. With many shelves cleared by midwinter "sale.-", retail buying iu many Hues of goods may be expected to improve in Ihe Spring. Collections are still unsatisfactory, and, all through tho Province, it ts reported that renewals are Ihe order in most cases. , Prairie Provinces lu the WbBt, there is evidence of brighter business prospects, Bank clearings in every case show au increase over last year and wholesale and retail business is better than It was in 1023, Thi: past winter has seen heavy snowfalls. The surface ground has been In a favorable condition to absorb much-needed moisture and with an early spring in prospect, farmers should soon he on the laud. The pasl. season's wheat crop bas placed farmers in an improved position, but the continued low price will havo the effect of keeping before them the advisability of diversifying their products as opportunity offers, Greater in teres! is being shown In dairy stock, and this should result in a gradual Increase of such fodder crops as clover, alfalfa and corn Tho Increase in duty from 30 cents to 42 cents a bushel on wheat going to i!i United States'ls viewed wilh equanimity, since it is believed that the old rate was effectual in keeping out all wheat except the quantity absolutely necessary lo tbe linited State.; milling Industry. Hills are operating chiefly for export, requirements will substantially exceed those of last year. Collections iu tho city districts are improving, current bills being •quilt' well met, but the amount of old outstandings being reduced Is disappearing. Business failures show n , marked decline over 1923, llrltish Columbia Genu rat business on the Pacifl • Coasl may be said to have been fa r , in February and to have improved 1 during March Collections are slow ! in tho interior of the province, but arc 1 good near the coast. Hank clearings arc increasing and retailers aro optimistic regarding the spring trade. The demand for lumber has been 1 below expectations, and Japanese and Australian demand has fallen off somewhat during February and March, the California market also having been less active since the middle of February. Water borne trade with eastern ports provided the best business during February, wilh a promise 'of continuance through March. The United Kingdom continues lo absorb a substantial amounl of clears and long timbers. Recently ocean Freight , rates to the Atlantic Coast via tho Panama Canal, afler heing appreci ably lower than rail rates, advanced, and the course of shipments has a tendency to change. This increase . has been an adverse factor in the lumber trade. While general reports on the lumber industry do not seem particularly optimlsitc, all the mills are busy and many of them are work* ing two shifts. Small catches of halibut, duo to bad weather, bave not given the fisherman much profit, in spite of steady prices. Tbe herring catch has been satisfactory and the salmon market, wilh the exception of Sockeye, has Improved, although a substantial part of lhe 1023 pack remains unsold, Western flour at full capacity, and their grain WHY OPERATE? for APPENDICITIS. GALLSTONES, stomach and liver troubles, when IIEI'ATOLA (Ious Ihe work without pain and no risk of your life nor loss of lime. Contains no poison. Not sold by druggists. Mra. Geo. S. Almas, Sole Manufacturer. 230 4th Ave. S„ Saskatoon, Sask. Price ?6.50. Phone 4855. Pracel post 25c. extra. i }^MSMS!SMmiSiSMmiaWMSSMSBSlB DR. R. P. CHRISTIE 1>E>"NST Willard Block Phone 116 Cumberland Res. Phone 70L Courtenay MANN'S BAKERY The Home of High Class Cakes and Pastry APPLE, PINEAPPLE AND RAISIN PIE to tickle tired palates and awaken sleepy appetites, Fresh every day. SATURDAY SPECIALS Doughnuts with a crisp brown outside and a tender flavored inside. Our Cream Cakes and Rolls are Delicious. Hot Pics Once you try them you always prefer them. Hot X Buns Place your order now and don't be disappointed. s SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1924. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER PAGE NINE 1 of Don't Forget the Big Event! Cumberland Baseball Dance and Prize Drawing, May 2nd Plump's Full o' Pep Four ILO-ILO HALL BUY YOUR PRIZE DRAWING TICKETS AT THE DANCE 25 CENTS EACH. ISIEIHiSHiS $1.25 per couple RANGERS DEFEAT THEMSELVES IN ALLAN SEMI-FINAL If ever a team won a game by luok It was (he Soath K:id Juniors of Nanaimo when they defeated lhc Cumberland Rangers In lhe 0.13. Allan semi-final last Saturday by tbe score of 3-2. At no stage of tho game could It ho snid that the Nanaimo team was the better of the two and tho three goals that they secured were through errors on the part of the Hanger full backs. The repoit of tbe game In tbe Nanaimo press is not absolutely correct as it s atos that the three goals scored hy the South-End team came from players on that team. This Is not Ihe ease as all three goals were scored by Hanger players who wero at fault ill their clearing, and a proper score would have been 2-0 ln favor of the Devon boys. However, tlio local fans although somewhat disappointed in tho result, were treated to i one of tbe best games of Junior football tbat haa ever been seen in the City for some time and was oven better than the last mix between th.* two teams when the Rangers won by 3 goals to 1. Promptly nt 4.30 Davo Wilson started Hie two teams oil' and Inside of f> minutes tbe Ilrst goal was registered . for Nanaimo when Auublnvole mis- ' kicked a pass from the left wing and placed the ball ln the not completely out of Walker's reach. Had he left i lt go Walker would have saved as be ' wns waiting In position to catch it. Not long afterward Watson missed a glorious chance to convert when ».j | crashed the ball over tho bar from a I few yards out with only tbe goal keen- I or to beat. Half time came with tho | Lower Island team 1 up. The second period was repetition of the first as far as playing goes with the Rangers having easily the better of the exchange. Luck, however, was against them and It was not long before Marshall scored Nanaimo's second goal when he mlsklcked In in attempt to clear. Tbe ball landed lu the net where Walker again had no chance to even make an attempt to save. Oernn soon bucked up and with a nice bit of football .Marshall made up for his previous mistakes by scoring his team's first goal. With about live minutes to go Robertson mnde the third misklck from which tho Nanaimo centre had no difficulty in placing the hall In the empty goal, Walker having'run out ln a vain attempt to save. With only two minutes to go tiie Hangers made a sudden attack which netted them a corner from whicli Hobby Strachan headed In his team's second goal. Full i ElglggiaiSMBIBIBBM fffi^'igggaifMEPiBiarsiari THEILOILO CUMBERLAND FRIDAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 18-19 ROB ROY Fresh from an 11- months run in Glasgow. 10 months in Edinburgh and 1 solid year in London, comes this big English Production. Red with the blood of McGregor, fragrant with the romance of the Heather. The rising of the clans, the attack on Castle Stirling, Rob's dive into the River Forth, the burning of the MacGregor's settlements are only a few of the big scene*. EXTRA —ATTRACTIONS— Our Gang Comedy "GIANTS vs. YANKS" and other features ATTEND THE SHOW ON FRIDAY AND RE ASSURED OF A GOOD SEAT MATINEE DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT SATURDAY 2.30 P.M. 9.30 MATINEE SATURDAY 2.30 P.M. NEXT MONDAY AND TUESDAY Tom Mix in a Special Production "North of the Yukon" Big moments, including a fight with wolves, a raging snow storm ,a dash over 400 miles of snow covered wastes—A Tom Mix Special Production. ItKfil'LAIt PRICES FOR THIS BIB SPECIAL WEDNESDAY ONLY Viola Dana and Milton Sills in "The Heart Bandit" NEXT FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 25-26 The Rig English Racing Comedy "THE SPORTING EARL" NORTH of sunt, Jules thrthiriut FOR LOVE OF A W0MAX, AND TO SAVE A FRIEND "8CA1UM0UCHE" MAY ."..(!.? time came with the South-End team lucky winners by the score of 3-2. The Hangers offer no excuses for their beating but to the average spectator lt was plainly seen that several of their players were off form and it Is safe to bet that if they had been up to their usual standard the gam- would have been decidedly different as far as the final result is concerned. rate, also in sealed parcels of general merchandise prepaid at letter rate, posted lu Canada addressed for delivery In the United States. SCOTCH PHOTOPLAY IS AT IL-ILO THEATRE ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY TOM MIX SHOOTS RAPIDS IN CANOE IN FILM OF YUKON IVilllnin Fox Slar Performs Feat Mini II»•• Hulked Seasoned Trappers fnr Years NEW UNITED STATES CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS Customs Declaration The United States authorities require that on and after tho 1st April. Customs Declaration—Form 91 11- !>e attached to all parcels of general merchandise (Parcel Post) prepaid at parcel post rates, posted ln Canada addressed for delivery in the United dtates. Parcels weighing 4 ounce, or less paid at the rate of 1 cent for each ounce or fraction thereof naid not have customs declarations attached. Invoice* They further require commercial Invoices or statements of value be enclosed with books at printed matter "Hob Roy" comes from tho Old Country, established as the greatest iiidience picture of all limes, playing to record runs of 11 months In Glas- jow, 10 months in Edinburgh, and one iolld yenr In London. It is, undoubtedly, the most spectacular film ever produced, numbering more thrills, more heart throbs, and daring exploits than have ever before been assembled In a big picture. The central character of the story Ls Rob Roy MacGregor, chief of the Clan .MacGregor, at Inversnnaid, fued- al enemy of the Duke of Montrose, branded as an outlaw, without name, or name, or siller, but with all possessing a reputation as a lusty man of battle throughout the length and breadth of the Highlands. John The Hatter of Nanaimo Ladies', Gent's and Children's Hats, Caps and Bonnets Men's Hats and Caps—«11 the latest makes LADIES Get Your Easter Bonnet at Wholesale Price All the newest shapes and styles. The latest imported straws, Timbos and Silk. E/ajaiSEEIBEEHSIBEIEEIEE^^ EASTER NOVELTIES Nothing but Bargains. Biggest Values on the Island. Ladies, come and see our values. Children's Hats in all colors and shapes. At Mrs. King's Store Thursday and Saturday Canada's Finest Barley and Hops^-Perfectly Brewed and U.B.C. Beer Delivery is free to your home. Why not order a case? VANCOUVER BREWERIES LIMITED As a pnrt of tho crashing action in "North of tlle Yukon," Tom Mix undertook a stunt which Is abstained .'rom by even tbe most Intrepid and hardy men of northern Canada, Director John Ford was resolute on obtaining some scenes of a canoe being dashed to pieces In a torrential Canadian rapids. lt being lmposible to get a canoe down to the rapids without human guidance, Mr. Ford sent out a general rail for the man willing to assume the risk. Within a radius of 100 miles, inhabited by scarce five hundred people, all being venturesome, sandpaper skinned, ivory skulled and indomitable, not one applicant was found. Mr. Ford thought Ibis extraordinary. It never before happened that a director sent out n call for an extra and didn't find himself submerged by half a hundred. The delay caused by ihe unconquerable fear with which these unusually brave men looked upon the cataract, at length became intolerable. Tom Mix offered his services. Thy natives hearing that someone was going to attempt thc feat which none of ihem dared approach, gathered from miles around to witness, as they expected, an out and out suicide. The racing water Bwopt all before it, and either submerged or dashed to fragments, any solid substance thrown upon lt. Mix performed the stunt and won the awe stricken admiration of tlio honest northerners. The extent of the famous actor's courage will be seen In "North of the Yukon" when this William Fox special production Is shown at the Ilo-llo Theatre on Monday and Tuesday. Get the habit. Call at Sparks Co . Courtenay, for your battery, gasoline and oil service. Wbo can remember the good old days when every man, woman and boy In Cumberland knew how to hitch up a horse? When you are in need of a Plumbing & Heating Engineer see R. Rushton Phone 124, Courtenay, B.C. or Phone 157, Cumberland, B.C. YOUR NEEDS WILL RECEIVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION New Car Service Car for Hire Day or Night Phone 24 or 100 Cumberland Hotol Ask for Charlie Dalton Connecting lth Root at Onion Hay every Sund: y Morning. Leave Cum- b irlantl Hotel. 8 o'clock. This advertisement is not published or displayed by thc Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. FOR WINDOWS, DOORS. FRAMES, INTERIOR TRIM AND GENERAL FACTORY WORK Write For Prices to THE MOORE-WHITTINGTON LUMBER CO., LTD. Office a«2f» Bridge Sired. Vlctorin, II.C. DR. R. U. DIER AND DR. W .BRUCE GORDON Dental Surgeons Office: Cor. of Dunsmuir Ave. Opposite Ilo-llo Theatre CUMBERLAND, B. C. TEN THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER SATURDAY. APRIL 19. 1924. The opening announcement of Dr. It. P. Christie and Dr. Arthur H. Wilkinson will appear next week. Mr. Tom Kennedy of Victoria is ] the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. Mordy for the holidays. Local Briefs Keep May 13th open. Mrs. T. Rickson left Thursday morn- lug for Vancouver. STYLES THATKNTICE AND TN'TRIGUE arc featured in these PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS, v irh PI( TOGRAF included without extra cost. Vou should try the PICTOGRAF! It is flic last word in dressmaking charts. Experience noi needed—horli women and children can successfully make a dress with the aid of the PK TOGRAF, It tells vou exactlv what to buy, how to at* and I nu to make it. The PICTOGRAF guarantees the chic and style of PARIS. TRY A PICTORIAL REVIEJV PATTERN TODAY WITH THE Biissmf Mr. A. H. Webb of Nanaimo was a week end visitor iu Cumberland. Mrs. W. A. Owens, her daughter Olga and Madge Bryan left Thursday morning for Nanaimo. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Woods, of Seattle are visiting in town the guests of the former's mother, Mrs. Gibson * • * I and aunt Mrs. Merrilleld, at the Cum- It ain't gonna rain no mo', hut there: berland Hotel. Is going to be a live crowd at the , * * * Cumberland Baseball Club Dance and i Tho Hon. Wm. Sloan, minister of Prize Ilrnwinir May 2. ' mines, has restored to Thomas Cun- * * • j llffe his second and third class coal Mrs. .Margaret Mitchell and grand- [ raining certificates, which were sus- aon will spend the holidays In Van- j pended at Cumberland in April.of last couver. year. i Mrs. James llaird is visiting her daughter Mrs. Thomas Carney in Vancouver. Keep May 13th open. Mra. Wm. Merrilleld and son I.eslii, accompanied by Mrs. C. DeCouer, re- Mi'B. James Potter left on Thursday ! turned on Sunday night from a motor morning to spend Ihe Easter holidays j trip to Nanaimo. where they spent the In Tacoma. ■ week end visiting with friends and re- * * • i latlvcs. Polks, don't inisN It! Cumberland * * * i lluscball Club Dunce and Prize Draw, | Ing May 2. I Fun ls the spice of life. Attend ; ' the Cumberland Baseball Club Dunce! ; und Prize Drawing May 2. CUMBERLAND SENIOR BASEBAI.I. I CliUB A VERY SMAItT RANGE OF LADIES' DRESSES HAVE JUST ARRIVED AND ARE ON VIEW. WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION. THE NEWEST STYLES AS WELL AS THE .MICH WANTED NEW MATERIALS. OUR PRICES FOR ABOVE DRESSES AltE VERY REASONABALB. DRYGOODS GENT'S FURNISHINGS SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY ONLY LADIES—Your unrestricted choice of a large stock of High Grade Millinery $2.50 $4.75 LADIES—NOW IS YOUR CHANCE-NOT ONE HELD BAC1C FOR THE MEN Men's G. B. Borsalino, highest grade hats, eRgular $18.50, now „ $9.50 Only six left Morris' Best English make silk linings $6.50 Sackville. English make silk lining $5.50 Biltmore, Canadian make, fancy bands $5.00 Cooper, sure fit caps anv size $3.00 Other makes $2.00 JOHN THE HATTER AT MRS. KING'S STORE, CUMBERLAND I "IT PAYS TO DEAL AT LANG'S" SIBIEJSIHBIBIBIiira^ KODAKS Our Spring Shipment has Arrived All thc Latest Models. Take one on your Easter Holidays EASTMAN PRICES Slj^anitiEHiaiEIEIBIBI^^ Your Last Chance To Buy Your Easter Goods They're going fast—Buy Now. Lang's Drug Store THE REXALL-KODAK STORE "It PAYS to DEAL at LANG'S" PRIZE DRAWING May 2, 1921 llo.Ilo Hull $100.00 IS PRIZES Tickets 25c. 81 Prhes 1 Campbell Bros, value $9.00 2 Royal Candy, value 0.00 3 J. Cameron, value 5.00 4 C. II. Tarbell, value 5.00 5 Matt. Brown, value fi.00 6 Mercantile Store, value 5.00 7 Edward W. Bickle, value .... 5.00 8 Alex McKlnnon. value 4.00 9 .1. Sutherland, value 4.00 T. Nakanlshl, value 4.00 B. Marlnelll, value 4.00: Geo. Cavin, value 3.00 ! W. Henderson, value 3.00! L. Frelonl, value 3.001 Cumberland Hotel, value 3.00 10 11 u 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 .20 I 27 28 I 29 30 31 Sale Of Work End Of Month The Ladles' Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Anglican Church are holding ; an afternoon lea and sale of work in i the church hall on Wednesday, April! 30th, from 3 to 6. A feature of the I afternoon will be the Home Cooking j Stall. You are cordially Invited to ' be present at the Hall on Wednesday, April 30th. Get the habit. Call at Sparks Co., Courtenay, for your battery, gasoline and oil service. TENDERS The secretary of the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association will receive tenders for tho calciminlng oi' | the. celling and walls of the rooms In Union Tailors .value 3.00 j tne club bulul|ng ,uillii April 30th. Lang's Drug Store 3.00 j , . Cumberland Tailors 3.00 Mumford & Walton, value .... 3.00 Marshall Music, value 3.00 Marrocbi Bros., value 3.00 J. T. Brown, value 3.00 King George Hotel, value .... 3.00 T. Rickson. value 2.50 Mann's Bakery, value 2.50 W. P. Symons, value 2.50 R. Spltnll. value 2.50 J. Nlnatti, value 2.25 Y. Ntikagami, value 2.00 L. R. Stevens, value 1.50 S. Davis, value 1.00 Tickets Will be drawn at the dance being held in the Ilo-llo Hall MAY 2, 1924 Plumps Orchestra Music 9.30-2 $1.25 per couple "Get Behind Our Team and Boost!" We take this opportunity of expressing our sincere appreciation to tho above merchants for their hearty cooperation in contributing prizes towards the raffle. CUMBERLAND BASEBALL CLUB TENDERS Tho secretary of the 1924 May Day Celebration committee will receive tenders from Band Managers for supplying music on the 24th of May. About six (6) hours of Intermittent playing. Just Arrived Crosse and Blackwell's World Famous Line of Pickles Unequaled Quality at Reasonable Prices 2 sizes at 50c. and 75c. per bottle Including Sour, and Sweet Mixed Pickles, Sour and Sweet Mixetl Chow Pickles, Sour and Sweet Gerkins, Pickled Walnuts, Small White Onion Pickles, English Relish . BISCUIT SPECIALS Choice Mixed Cakes, per lb 35c, 8 lbs. for $1.00 Crisp Ginger Snaps. 2 lbs , 45c. Graham Wafers, per lb. 25c. Lemon and Orange Biscuits, per lb 40c. Soda Biscuits, large package, each 25c. 6 lb boxes, each $1.00 Soda Biscuits plain or sweet, 8 lb boxes $1.15 Fancy Mixed Biscuits, per lb. 50c and 60c. Full stock of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Sunkist Oranges 3, 4, and 5 Dozen for $1.00 Large, per dozen 85c. Sunkist Lomons, per dozen 35c. California Sunkist Grape Fruit, 3 for 25c. Florida Grape Fruit, large 2 for 35c. Matt Brown's Grocery FOR SERVICE AND QUALITY PHONE 38 ', .jawK en you cnan6e 'our .name NevJ and olj friendi will jl'o in $oiir choice c\\ Stationery an exprM> snn rf flpisd toste and CAMMV. >ar tiWf good WRITING PAPER Spring Cleaning and when you commence, go to TOMMY'S Hardware STORE For Wall Paper in all Qualities anil tho Latest Shades and Patterns of 1924. For Bapco Paints and Varnish. For House Furnishings. For decorations of all kinds and description, don't forget TOMMY'S Hardware STORE r Cumberland, B. C. FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE-CONTAINING seven bedrooms, parlor, dining room kitchen, etc., heated by furnace-- two open fireplaces. Also wash house and garage. A snap for anyone going Into tho boardlnghouse business. Terms If required. For further particulars apply to Mrs. V. Marlnelll, Derwent Avenue A.19 WANTED--TO HEAK FROM OWN- er of good Farm for sale. Slate cash plrce, full particulars. D. F. Hush. Minneapolis Minn. FOIt SALE-A JERSEY COW AND calf 8 weeks old. Apply to The Islander, Drawer 4110, Cumberland. "PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS ACT" Comox Electoral District ! NOTICE ls hereby given that I shall I on Monday, the 19th day of May, 1924, i at the hour of 10 o'clock in the fore- i noon, at the Courthouse, Cumberland, hold a sitting of the Court of Revision for the purpose of revising the list of voters for the said elocto: