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^puwCHNMOOfC Vol. t.No. 1 Sol ill VANCOUVER. B.C.,SAT! 'nee 3 i. ents Quarter Million Dollar Bylaw Comes Before the People Voting on Sewerage Measure Today���Four Candidates in Field for School Board Tin- election of two school trustees to fill vacancies created under circumstances with which tin- public are familiar, takes place today (Saturday) in South Vancouver. The following candidates have been duly nominated, and are the only persons for whom votes can be recorded : Brett, William Henry, Colling wood East, Broker. Michilmore, Arthur John, Colling- wood Post Office, Broker. Scott, Walter James Smith Vancouver P, ()., Broker. Stevens, George A., Cedar Cottage, Broker. The polling places arc situated as follows : Ward I,. Old School House, Carle- ton Hall. Ward II, Cedar Cottage School. Wards 111 and V, Municipal Hall, Fraser Street and 43rd Avenue. Ward IV, Alain Street, near 25th Avenue. Ward V, North Arrrl School Mouse, The poll will be open from 9 a.m. till 7 p.m. Voters can only vote at the boiling station in the Ward in which the elector has a vote Mr. Jas. I!. Springford is the returning officer Besides filling the vacancies nn the School Hoard, the electors will vote on a sewerage bylaw, authorizing the expenditure of $275,1)1)0 for sewers. Reeve Kerr Explains Bylaw At a meeting of Ward II Ratepayers at Cedar Cottage on Wednesday night Reeve Kerr explained the bylaw which conies before the electorate on Saturday, saying that the sewerage scheme was one of the greatest launched to date in the i iiinicipality. The first question to i ecide Was, "Do we need a sewerage scheme?" The people of Cedar Cot- i ge and South Vancouver would I robably reply that such a question as absurd on the lace of it. Yet Dlie people were opposing the Sew- rage bylaws upon the ground that hey had not water enough to run the ewage. They had only to walk through Cedar Cottage to realize the need there was for such a scheme. The increase in population in that district and in South Vancouver had been phenomenal. It should not be supposed, how ever, that $275,(1(1(1 was going to relieve every part of South Vancouver. The question for them to deal with now was, "Where can we discharge our sewage?" In reply to the query the Reeve explained that there was to he a' large trunk sewer to China (reek, and it was proposed to hitch the-sewage into that trunk sewer. If that trunk sewer was not ready they could dump the sewage into the creek. That was the opinion of an eminent engineer. The only sewer tliey could connect with now was in Manitoba street, lie admitted that a great mistake had been made in the city, and he hoped South Vancouver would not repeat it. He did not condemn the city for that, because when the sewes were laid they hail no idea they would have to provide for a city with a million people or more. The council were going to ask the government to lend the money under a special Act, independent of' their ordinal^ borrowing powers. *J Encouragement of Home Industry and Enterprise���such is the slogan of the "Greater Vancouver ( Innook." I his paper will be the mouthpiece of every institution working to accomplish something (or Greater Vancouver. <J The paper is Inanced by South Vancouver business men, published in South Vancouver, and edited and printed by South Vancouver citizens. <J That this paper may increase in power and usefulness until South Vancouver has been wrought into the dominating unit o( ihe greatest city o( modern times���such is the ambition of the founders of the "Greater Vancouvci Chinook." Assessed Value of Property Forty Millions of Dollars Twenty Cases for Consideration When Court of Revision Sits in South Vancouver Spencer Robinson Cannot Stand Exile; Will Return to Tell "The Whole Truth" Any sensation caused by the flight of Spencer Robinson, ami the subsequent disclosures ot wrongdoing in the conduct of South Vancouver school affairs, will be placed in the shade by the story,the ex-Councillor and ex-Chairman of the School Board will tell upon his return on'Saturday Robinson Intimated to the police through his lawyers, Messrs. Bowser. Reid & Wallbridge, in a communication on Thursday, that he would return to Vancouver to defend the charges against him. At that time, the fugutivc was several hundred miles beyond the International Boundary line. He was being hounded by detectives. There is still a $501) reward on the South Vancouver man's head. Anyone nabbing Robinson in the course of his return will be paid the reward, according to the statement of the >il of other.-, civic officials of South Vancouver on Thursday night. That he has been the t is-Spepcer, Robinson's claim. He is iming back, he says in his letter to solicitors, to tell the "whole about South Vancouver graft i _: ..: his . truth" scriptions bearing picture Ins mends, will give King's evidence in the course of the coming enquiry into South Vancouver municipal irregularities. Reeve Kerr presided over a court ,n Wednesday, held at the Municipal Hall, for the purpose of hearing appeals on assessment on property in various parts of the municipality. There were also present Councillors Thomas, Third, Campbell and Ellis, Assessor Wesi and Mr. J. II. Spring- ford, clerk. The list contained eighty notices of appeal, but only about a i in of these were present. Assi West has this year about 38,049 owners on the roll, and the values assessable land amounts to $39,274, 250. The grounds of appeal were various, one frequent cause of com plaint being assessments on road al lowances given to the Council by the dei d holders, and "high assessments " I A large proportion of the present as scssments were confirmed, but very few reductions were made. Mr. S. G. Ross. 43 Seventh avenue east, appealed in person against an assessment, lie said he purchased the lot in question for $1,000, and he considered it was assessed much too high. The Assessor said no lots could be purchased in this particular district for less than $1,200, and there were no other appeals from there. Mr. Ross: "The reason people do not appeal is because they think it is no use." The Assessor : "If we have made a mistake we are up to admit it." The assessment'was confirmed. Mr. Chas. 0. White appealed in person, and said he was willing to sell the lot in question for $1,400 cash. and could not get it. The property- was assessed too high. The assess- TO IMPROVE FRASER STREET | - ��-/-.. Delegation Meets Ladner Board of Trade SOUTH VANCOUVER'S WATERFRONT On Monday evening last the members and officers of the Fraser street Improvement Association, together with a deputation from the Scott Street Improvement Association met Khe Board of Trade at l.adncr and discussed the improvement of: fraser street. The scheme is an ambitious one. The association h pes to have a street running from l.adni across Lulu Island, through Vancouver, and then down street, to False Creek, where nf a bridge it will connect will ley or Hawkes avenue and through to Burrard Inlet. South Scott by aid Heat- extend in-in was reduced ti $1,250 each lot. Mr. Roberl McBride, Eburne, appealed against assessments on lots ai Fraser River. He asserted that his property was assessed at thi $9,000 per acre, whereas property fronting on Main -treet wa- assessed at $3,500 The \ss ���r ri ferred to '!n.- fact that Mr McBride was offering the land fi .r sale at .-, certain prici Mr. McBride: ''At the price you. say I will give you 20 years to speculate on it." Tin' Assessor: "You are asking $171,000, and we have it assessed at $73,000. I don't think you can call that too high." Mr. McBride: "It is assessed at the value 2D yea' - ahead " The Assessor "We are always up to admit a mistake" Mr. McBride : "The mistake is always on the wrong side." The Chairman : "We are taxing you on half the value of the land." After some further discussion the as- sesimenl was confirmed. Mr. McBride : "1 am going to appeal this case, and the more ridiculous ymir proposition is the better tor me." The Chairman : "We are dealing with the valuation." Mr. McBride : "What about the B. C. Electric right-of-way." Mr, Y. Laurscn made a personal appeal for a reduction on the ground that the property he owned i- not worth $18,000 in cash. He produced plans, and quoted ligures in support of his contention, but the court declined to make any reduction. CANDIDATES BEFORE MEETING Nominees for School Board Vacancies Speak CARPENTER SUICIDr S On Thursday morning a carpenter named Speiiee, living at Newto.i Street, committed suicide by poisoning, He had been out of work for several months, and this is supposed to have preyed upon his mind, He leaves a widow and live children View of the North Arm of the Fraser River, taken at the foot of Fraser Street. South Vancouver. As yet there are but three wharfage on South Vancouver's broad fresh-water stream. The possibilities o f the North Arm are being much discussed at present being laid by Greater Vancouver to receive some of the blessing to follow the opening of the Panama Canal. industrial plants with in view of the plans APPOINTMENT OF AN AUDITOR South Vancouver has advanced more rapidly in the last live years than has any city in the world. Her record has been, proportionately, more phenomenal than that of Vancouver proper. Five years ago, there were not three thousand people in South Vancouver, and today there are thirty live thousand. South Vancouver has outgrown her transportation facilities, has outgrown her telephone system, is gradually building up to her boundaries, and has outgrown her Municipal Charter. Today South Vancouver stand-, on the threshold of a period of pro.;. ritj that only the most wonderful changes in the history of the world could bring about South Vancouver's grandest heritage is the X'-.rih Ann of the Fraser River���four miles and a. hall i f deep fresh water. Here is a harbor that will rank with Burrard Inlet among the assets of Greater Vancouvei Than the North Ann there is not a more desirable manufacturing site on the Vrherican continent. It lies today as the shores of Burrard Inlet re-led forty year- ago, possessing all the advantages of that world-famous body of water At a special session of the South Vancouver Council on Wednesday, Section 418 of the Municipal Act >vas put in force in the district until the end of November 1912. This means that the Lieutenant-Governor in- Council shall appoint an auditor to take the place of the former auditor Employed by the municipality, who shall take complete charge of the municipal accounts and books. MacLAUGHLAN-PEACH TAX-RATE FOR 1912 The tax rate for 1912 for South Vancouver will be struck at a meeting of the Council on Monday next. The rate was to have been fixed at the Court of Revision on Wednesday of this week, but the matter was deferred, It is anticipated that the rate for this year will not exceed the rate of 1911, and there is a possibility that it may be lower. Harbor Scheme Outlined for Greater Vancouver Mary Elizabeth Peach, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Peach, became the wife of Robert Macl.aughlan when a pretty wedding took place at St. Peter's, Main street. ��n May 8. Rev. Mr. Caffen. the rector, performed the wedding ceremony. The bridesmaid was Miss Newman, Mid the groom was supported by his brother. Mr. and Mrs. MacLaughlan, upon heir return from a honeymoon trip 'town the coast, will reside at the Sydney Apartments, Main street, at ithc corner of Twenty-fourth Avenue. There arc few young people in the mnimunity who are more popular than Mr. and Mrs. Macl.aughlan, and lie esteem in which they are held was Veil shown in the array of splendid Vedding gifts. ANOTHER RATEPAYERS' BODY IS ORGANIZED The formation of a Ward 1 Ratepayers' Association was accomplish at a meeting in the CarletOtt Hall ���d Special services will he held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church on Siiulav, when the new wing will be foniaily opened. Though the West- mi ister Church was founded less than three years ago, the congregation has expanded to such an extent that shortly it will be necessary to erect a new place of worship, and for this proposed building a site has been chos-ii at the corner of Manitoba sine' ami King F.dward avenue. Rev. p. ��� Ireland is the pastor of the Wesljnipster congregation, and under his direction a large increase in membership has occurred. on Tuesday night of this week, which gives every indication of proving an important factor in the government of municipal matters in that ward. Ward 1 has been without a representative Ratepayers' Association for some time, hut owing to the acute turn of municipal matters in that district its formation was quickly accomplished with a large membership from among the ratepayers and householder) of that ward, which should ensure not only its permanency, but place it among the most active and influential bodies for the better ment of the municipality in South Vancouver. The officers elected by ballot at the meeting are as follows :���President. Win. Carr; vice-president, C. P. Bliss; secretary-treasurer, R. C. Pierce; executive, W. II. Kent. C. Bailey, I. II. Glanville. J. B. Appleby. T. Tod- rick. The new association will hold monthly meetings, and it was decided at the meeting on Tuesday night last to bold the first regular meeting on Monday night next, in the Colling- wood Institute and Uursill Library, at 8 p.m. In response to a cordial imitation from the committee of the South Vancouver Board of Trade, there was a crowded attendance at a smoking concert in the Municipal Hall on Friday evening last The hall was prettily decorated with tlags. "Welcome to Our Guests" was displayed over the front of the platform. The committee responsible for the arrangements included Messrs. W. J. Prowse (chairman), C. S. Campbell, G. Greciislade. 1'. K. Elliott, C. W. Feast, J. A. Appleby, ami C. II. Harrison, secretary. Mr. R. C. Hodgson presided. An efficient orchestra contributed selections; songs were admirably rendered by Messrs M P. Feast and II. Hill, and recitations by Mr. Lochrene. The musical contributions were interspersed with stirring speeches, and a most enjoyable evening was experienced. Dr. Elliott S. Rowe attended and made a brilliant speech. ��� The Chairman briefly explained the object of the meeting, and said they were fortunate in having present speakers who needed no introduction ���men who had worked and who were still working for the present good and future prosperity of Greater Van Couver. He attended a meeting at the City Hall and heard statements made there ill regard to the harbor scheme by those who ought to have known better. Some people appeared to be umf.i r the impression that the interests of Vancouver ended at a certain boundary hue. This was an altogether mistaken and wrong idea. The men who had at heart the real good of Greater Vancouver were those who were big enough to grasp the whole situation to lay the foundation for harbor and dock facilities which would make Vancouver th West- destined ti million hi Liverpool of tin have a population if more in a few years Reeve Kerr, who was received with applause, said the harbor scheme was a gigantic one. and one they all need- led to approach in a broad-minded | manner; but he feared some were a little narrow-minded in this regard. [ Fortunately there were many in Greater Vancouver who looked at the matter from a broad-minded standpoint. The narrow minded could be left by the wayside, for they must go on to greater development, land it was impossible to do that in any other way than jointly. As regarded the sewage scheme, thai could only be done jointly, otherwise they Would be in a state of chaos The ' same argument applied to the harbor scheme, or they would have t>^v municipality developing a scheme along their own lines and according to their own ideas, and another on different lines, and. as lie had said, the result of the whole thing would be chaos. for which they would be sorry in the years to come. There were many other matters requiring attention, and he regretted that in Vancouver they had so little park accommodation. They should grasp tin- whole situation in a broad-minded manner. Mr. Stevens was one of the broad minded men of Greater Vancouver who was willing to look to the future and build up a city of twenty years, and not be Satisfied with a city of two years The Council in South Vancouver was trying to do tin- best they could for the Municipality, not only in the harbor scheme, but in any scheme of advance nienl that appealed to them. Greater Vancouver needed the best water- frontage possible, and they could not (Continued on Page 121 REDUCTION IN WATER RATES An announcement was made by Reeve Kerr at a meeting in Cof- lingwood on Monday night, that within the very near futuri the water rate- in South Vancout et Would probably be reduced I lining the p.ist quarter the --,1111111- in the waterworks department amounted to $10,000, A crowded meeting was Held at' Ci dai Cottage - 11 Wednesday ing uniler tin- auspices ot Ward IF Ratepayers' \���ciation, at which the election of Sri ! Trustees and the sewerage bylaw were discussed Mr. .1. .1. Cashion presided, and there were also pre-.111 Reeve Kerr, Councillor Elli >tt M. ssrs I. A. Michilmore. I. W. Scott. W H Brett, am! J. 11. Stevens. Mr J. A. Michilmore said he ������ a- -landing for th, Trusteeship in the interest of the ratepayers, am! was not supported by any political party. If elected he proposed to introduce clean, businesslike methods into the management of the School Board. Mr J. W. S,..it said Saturday would be an eventful day in the history the municipality, because the School Trustees would have delegated to them the care of the children If elected he promised to Formulate some better business arrai so that records would be kept and seen by any ratepayer at any time Mr. W 11. Brett said the education given in the seh.1,ils of South \ n couver would be .1 credit to any mi British Columbia for a cli in, efficient and business like adniini lion. Full reci irds and di tailed statements should bi kepi and made public. Mr I i I Su\ en-, w hi - was . mem ber ol the School Board of 1011 -pike of the responsibilities and duties -I School Trusti is [f elected he would thoroughly sift all the ��� tions cast 011 the I'.. 1: ��� ,1 of l'>] 1 He pledged himself to do the 1"--' possible f< : the scho ils and the rati payers REPRESENTATION FOR WARD ONE Representation in the Municipal Council in Ward I is giving the rate payers in that ward food for thought during the present time. At a meet ing of the ratepayers, the other night, addressed by Reeve Kerr, the ques tion was put to the Reeve, Would he consider the suggestion of the Rate payers' Association, appointing a person to represent that ward at the meetings of the Municipal Council until such time as the vacancy in the Council was tilled as prescribed by law "- Reeve Kerr received the suggestion very favorably, and assured the meet- | ing that as far as he was concerned 1 In had no objections to such an arrangement, with tin- understanding, however, that the person appointed would have no other privilege but sit at the meeting of the Council and take part in -various discussions In other words, he would exercise all the privileges of a regularly elected representative, but he would not enjoy the privilege of voting. Under such circumstances the meeting of tin- Ratepayers' Association <^' Ward 1. on Monday next, will take on a very important aspect when the meeting will decide on some person m act in Hiat capacity until the elec lioe lakes place. The question of selecting a nominee of the association will also be .1 live topic of the meeting. COLLINGWOOD CONCERT A grand concert 1- announced to take place in Carleton Hall. Coll wood East on Thursday evening, May .'11 at S , 'clock, for which - of the very In -t talent ha- been .-< ��� cured. The programme will bi of a miscellaneous character, and. a large gathering is assured. WESTMINSTER ROAD A meeting of tin various bodies directly interested in the permanent improvement of Westminster Road will probably be held next week. The improvement of Westminster road will be the lirsi work of the Council in its plan of permanent improvement of roads. �� D. W. Grimmet, who is heavily interested in Main street property, sold ninety feet at the corner of Main and Fifty eighth avenue on Wednesday of ibis week F.. A. Ramsay, of Toronto. was the buyer, ami paid $11,000 the property. W. A. Pound has given up the real estate business, ami his office at Main and Twenty ninth, has been taken over by the South Vancouver Builders' Supply Company. Mr. Pound is giving his attention to executive work in connection with several retail drug stores in the district. 1 H '������^Hfc TWi) GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1912 Phenomenal Building Progress in South Vancouver G FWebster. 63rd Ave 100 L. W. Deziel. Elgin St 100 J. R Hoddinott, Dufferin St. . 700 I. Swanson, Carleton St 800 I F. Ogden. 28th Ave 20C0 1 I- Mavhew, 23rd Ave 2000 E. S. Histock, Kerr Rd 1000 I II. Alexander, 56th Ave 2200 1). Muir. Elgin St 2200 A. Kdcngen, 50lh Ave .���'00 R. J. Irvine, Reid St 500 l: Bowden, 39th Ave 900 Colonial Dev. Co.. 50th Ave. ... 2000 ' ): Johnston. Wells St 1500 COMPILATIONS from official sources disclose striking ligures showing the phenomena] progress of building 11iterations in South Vancouver. During the past six months the value of the buildings for which permits have been granted in the municipality aggregate the immense sum of $1,237,182. With lew exceptions the permits are for houses and bungalows which will become the homes of the people. From a commercial point alone the ligures tell their own tale, and it needs no expert to prove their value and significance. .. It is questionable if any oilier municipality, with an equal or even larger popu- I St. J. Baylcy, Collingwood lation, can present a similar record of progress and thrift. Then behind all ; J there is more than a mere value in dollars, for the 1110 new buildings represent in most cases the industry, thrift and ambition of the working-man who is determined to own his own house. the period from October 23 to April J. McMarlen. 27th Ave. Month Permits Value February 206 223,287 March ' 282 310,995 April 304 256,170 The ligures in detail which covei 30 are given below : Month Permits Value October 15 21,650 November 89 146,425 December 76 118,520 January 138 150,075 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ These ligures make a total of 1110 buildings, valued at $1,237,182. As another indication of progress the fact may be pointed to that the Hoard of Works has recommended the clearing and grading of miles of streets and avenues, and the reporl of the Engineer in regard to the work- has been approved. In Ward V no fewer than eighty separate works, ranging from a few blocks to whole streets, have been passed, the total cost of work in that ward aggregating $86,947. This means many months' work for hundreds of men. In Ward I the total cost of the work ordered is $45,993. There will shortly be erected ill South Vancouver several new industries, while stores are going up in all directions, and it is impossible to forecast what the increase will lie in a few years hence. The clearing of streets and avenues will commence almost immediately, and will thus provide work for a greater part of the summer. The completion of several main roads, including Main street, is in contemplation, and for a portion of this work plans have already been passed. One linn is building twenty-two bungalows in South Vancouver, of five and six rooms each. These wdll be erected in Winsor, Ross, and Kensington Street district, at a cost of $1500 to $2000 each. The plans are now in preparation by Architect David Blair, 522 Pender Street, for the British Canadian Investment Company, and the work will be started as soon as the ground can be cleared. Appended are the names of those to whom permits have been granted for new buildings, together with the cost of each, for the month ending April 30 : R. Russell, Maple St $800 I. A Henderson, 62nd Ave 100 J. Donahoe. 63rd Ave 700 H. H. Taylor, Daly St 3000 Dan Willis, Collingwood 2800 N. Frost, Janes Rd 100 J. H. Richmond, Janes Rd 4000 Bungalow Construction Co., Collingwood 1500 Bungalow Construction Co., Collingwood 1000 "W. E. Carlyon, South Hill 1700 Robert Ried. 58th Ave 2200 II. W. Baker, Ross Ave 500 C. Bourgnc, 33rd Ave 2300 D. M. Stewart, 21st Ave 1000 Vancouver Free Homes Ltd, Eu clid Ave 2000 E. Simpson, Collingwood 500 A. W. Parker, Maple St 100 A. Jelley, Wells St 100 J. Alexander, 9th Ave 100 J. Wright, Walker St 1000 W. A. Kennedy, Hudson St 200 H. Hallberg, Main St 3200 H. Hallberg.-Main & 19lh Ave... 100 F. Peska, 37th Ave 900 H. Hallberg, Main & 29th Ave. . 100 F. C. Butler, Quebec St 200 C. Brayne, Joyce St 500 J. Monside, 1st Ave 1600 A. M. Smyth, 23rd Ave 200 J. Downey, Nanalmo St 500 A. Choquctte, Earl St 1600 N. M. Iver, 27th Ave 1000 E. Simmons, 31st Ave 1000 J. Cockrane, Maple St 900 F. G. Stratum, Arnold St 550 Morris & Hawkridge, Westminster Rd 2400 R. Hanson, Henry St 100 H. Lorensen, Cedar Cottage .. 100 G. Jacobson, Culloden St 400 \ j. Toyles, 60th A J. Arden, Enson Rd 100 ! " "" J. J. Kennedy. 60th Ave 100 Shutlleworth & Noble, Fraser St 4500 J. Robb, Commercial St 150 N. A. Armison, 61st Ave 3200 W. Dulleman, 60th Ave 1100 C. Liescnborgh. Nanaimo St. .. 100 J. Millman, Somerville St 1350 W. Moore, 23rd Ave 200 C. Street, City Heights 100 D. Burgess. 57th Ave 300 C. Nordell. Main St 100 H. North, 48th & Fraser St. .. 2400 J. H. Buchanan, Ross St 575 R. Merrick, 5th Ave ' 500 J. Cameron, 69th Ave 3000 Bungalow Construction Co., 53rd St 1000 Bungalow Construction Co., 53rd St 1000 Bungalow Construction Co., 53rd St 1000 R. McRae, Green Rd 1200 J. Nanson, Green Rd 380 C. D. Warring, Manor St 500 J. Wallace, Alma St 100 D. F. Clark. Manor Rd 300 J. Lee, 38th Ave 1200 R. S. Holden, Culloden St 400 Mrs. D. Cockwell, 55th Ave. .. 2000 ]���'. Hall. Wells Rd 500 I. Collings, 46th Avenue 300 E. Bevilockway, 57th Ave 600 W. H. Kidd, Weldon St 5700 C. McGuirc, Green Rd 250 I. Cuthbcrt, 63rd Ave 1700 S. J. Hatlon. Lennox St 1200 J. Clark, Collingwood 2000 J. Buckley, Commercial St 250 R. B. Cameron, Elgin St 1800 1). Mchor. Nanaimo St 1000 J. Dalberg, Earls St 100 1500 mo 1000 1730 400 1800 1000 J. Shepherd, Argyle St 200 Burns, VVecden St. II. Bailey. Wellington Ave. . A. G. Ilawes, Westminster Rd. G. E. Smith, Prince Albert St. . H. Morton. Ross St L Cooper, 47 Ave 600 W. Woods, 45th Ave 900 Mrs. A. Cameron. 44th Ave 1500 R. Street. Weldon St 1480 Norris Esty 27th Ave 1625 Geo. Cochran. 27th Ave 1600 I. W. Redford. Sherbrooke St... 1600 A. W. Westall. Bruce St 400 R. Madden, 21st. Ave 1500 Mrs. E. Gray, 47th Ave 1000 A. Maclvnight, Main St 100 A COURSE OF READING FOR AMBITIOUS YOUNG WOMEN J. Hermann. Ross St 600 Bert Footc, Horlcy St 50 C. A. Erwin, Reid St 800 Mary N. Carroll, West'stcr Rd. 100 T. F, Kavanagh. Fraser St 1150 Maurice Buck. 38th Ave 100 W. M. Campbell. 7th Ave 100 E. Hocking, Dumfries St 100 Louise Ferguson. Alvis St. .. . 100 T. Holmes. 49th Ave 200 Lee Kar, Main St 1900 A. Patten, 37th Ave 600 J. A. Key. 30th Ave SOI) A. I). McDonell, Page Rd Kill) J. Low, 24th Ave 400 W. II. Wheelwright. 60th Ave. . 1500 F. Nauska, Earl St 200 W. E. Hamilton. 60th Ave 11)11 W. McRitchie. South Hill 400 S. Parker. South Hill 300 R. Humphries, 28th Ave 1800 R. Dwan, 27th Ave 100 A. Fleming. King St 100 Alex Watson. Earl St 200 J. F. Kerr, 54th Ave 200 A. L. Ashworth, Ferris Rd 100 R. Magguceo, Victoria Rd 500 S. Tiller. 26th Ave 1500 A. O'Conner, St. Catherine St. .. 35DO J. A. Grady. Kerr Rd 400 Carl Oilman, Lanark St 900 A. Ormiston, Collingwood .... 1900 J. A. Clark, 47th Ave 1800 D. A. Hindon. 60th Ave 100 E. B. Clarke, Walker St 2500 W. McKay, 61st Ave 100 G. Francis, Commercial St 200 W. Piper. Earl St 300 T. McAdam. 38th Ave 200 T). Thomas, City Heights 400 F. W. Simmons, Commercial St. 200 F. J. Musgrave, 18th Ave 150 G. Gimbergain. Dumfries St. .. 200 Presbyterian Church, Windsor II. Whitaker, Commercial St. .. 200 J. E. F. While, Frederick St. .. 200 J. Dure, 28th Ave 500 J. Lunness, Elgin St 2300 B. Edwards, 55th Ave 200 J. C. Singleton, Maple St 600 C. Hutchinson. 16th Ave 2000 A. S. Donaldson, Rogers St. .. 2000 J. Cass, Nanaimo St 600 J. Armshaw, 63rd Ave 1900 M. A: Templeton. 52nd Ave. .. 1800 Alex Wood, Walden St 200 R. Haywood, 49th Ave 1000 J. Saidlan, Euclid St 150 C. Brentwood, 61st Ave 500 T. Mcjarrow, Fraser St 1250 ^^^ 800 E. Ware, Manor St 1000 J. Oben, 25th Ave 2000 L. Wickstrom, Broadway 400 Flo. Cocroft. Joyce St 1200 R. Morris, Quebec St 1000 R. Thomson, Prince Albert St... 150 A. Bennett, 48th Ave 700 W. Taylor, 47th Ave 800 Miss Smith, 55th Ave 200 B. Lear, 38th Ave 1400 G. (). Leary, Bank Ave 2700 E. H. Foster, 36th Ave 400 C. A. Evans, Arnold Ave 1500 R. Nisbet, Campbell Ave 1500 i. A. Chayton, 19th Ave 2500 Mrs. R. H. Colliss, 44th Ave. .. 100 F. Nestman, Collingwood 150 St. W. Herget, Tilley Rd J. Ligmoore, Collingwood .... Fleming Bishop, 68th Ave. .. J. Fahlstrom. 61st Ave A. Taylor, 70 Front St A. Olsin. 18th Ave S. & W. S. Franklyn. 46th Ave T. Greaves. 31st Ave. ... Presbyterian Church. Victoria Rd 200 F. Shenpard. 28th Ave 350 A. Ridlev. Miller Rd 100 R. B. Clatworthv. Beatrice St. W. F. Scott, Prince Edward St 600 100 600 4500 200 3000 200 300 100 W. J. Scott, 62nd Ave 100 W. S. Quint.>ii, 44th Ave 100 J. R. Standish, 33rd Ave 1300 Pres. Church. Sophie St 1250 A. Frederickson, 20th Ave 1300 A. Munski, 49th Ave 1100 L 11.iet, Argyle St 300 Sarah A. Jates, 61st Ave 100 J. Antony, Euclid St 500 R. Compson, University St 100 J S. lohnson. South Hill 100 Geo. J. Evans, Lanark St 100 W. Telford, Rupert St 500 .1. Stothard, City Heights .... 1400 V G BameS, Eraser Ave 1400 T. Emery. Green Road 700 E. Marfleet, Ross St 1000 II. Bustard, Ilillcrest 1000 W. C. Walker. Main St 200 M. A. Robertson, Prince Edward 800 F. N. Moore, Cedar Cottage .. 1500 A. Cox, Rupert St 900 J. A. Willars, Wihbers Rd 100 C. W. Griffiths, McHardy St. .. 1500 T. & M. Golding, 7th Ave 200 S. Robinson, Slocan St 450 Since I have had a great many re-1 quests from young women for a list, of books that would be instructive and helpful to those who desire to i follow out a course of good reading, says a writer in a well-known magazine, I give here a list that I have I used. It is really a very serious thing for a girl to waste her time on poor books, because she forms weak ideals in her mind from the portrayal of impossible characters. It is just as necessarv to have good intellectual nourishment as it is for the body to have food that will create physical strength. 1 believe that most girls during their early teens have an appetite for trashy, sentimental reading. I well remember an attack I had. The disease was contagious in our class, and the first dollar I ever earned I used to buy "ten-dime novels." The next day after my purchase they very mysteriously disappeared. From the grave expression on my mother's face 1 realized I had not far to search for the thief. In a short time I realized my indebtedness to her for destroying my silly library. It is a" good thing for a young girl to read boys' books; she is apt to be jolly and companionable and she absorbs considerable wholesome courage and useful general knowledge. She will grow into a wideawake, interesting woman, able to converse intelligently with both men and women, if she read boys' stories. For the young woman who would be well read, here is my list of books in English literature : Scott.���Read thoroughly���all well | regulated families have been brought up on Scott. Read first "The Lady of the Lake," "Ivanboe" and "Kenil- worth." Thackeray.���Read all of Thacker- a" Begin with "Vanity Fair" and "Henry Esmond." George Eliot.���Every girl should read her books. "Adam Bede," "Ro- mola" and the "Mill on the Floss" are among her best. They are stern books and sad. but everywhere noble. Dickens'.'���Read "Tale of Two Cities" and you will want tQ read the others. Dickens is the first revealer of modern life in fiction. He makes us see the world he watched. Ruskin.���Ruskin teaches one the use of good English; he is a painter of word pictures. Read "Ethics of the Dust," "Modern Painters," "Seven Lamps of Architecture" and "Sesame and Lilies." Stevenson.���Read all of Stevenson. The stories of most interest arc of modern romance; his verse, essays and letters are valuable. If you read Stevenson you will learn how to write good letters. Matthew Arnold.���Get his collection of Wordsworth and his Essays in Criticism. Charles Kingslcy��� "Westward Ho." Bacon.���Read all of his essays. Carlyle.���"Heroes" and Hero- Worship" and "Sartor Resartus." Charles Lamb.���"Essays ot Elia." " l.lsmith.���"Vicar of Wakefield." G S. King, Rupert St I. Dabeau, Gray Rd E. Baldock. South Hill Miss Tyler. Commercial St. .. F. W. Rcnmati, 61st Ave R. E. Marshall. 30th Ave R. Flack, Westminster Rd. .. II. W. Milby, Westminster Rd. P. C. Bliss, Sophie St W. McLoud, 48th Ave Ellis & Chalton, 17th Ave. .. J. A. Chandler, 62nd Ave A. & C. Arkcll. 48th Ave. .. J. Whitehead. 40th Ave F. T. Gook, Prince Albert St. J. Plaff. Quebec St C. W. Rayner, Knight Rd. .. Ann B. Smith, Somerville St. W. Stevenson, Commercial St. .. uuu J. Sentance, 49th Ave 400 W. J. Bennett. George St 1800 H. S. Manley, 48th St 800 L. Payne. Dumfries St 100 F. W. Arnold, Welwyn St 900 J. E. Wilson, 46th Ave 1000 J. Oland, 38th Ave 900 F. Rumble. Beaconsfield 1800 F. Beran, Winnill 500 T. J. Rea. 22nd Ave 40 J. D. Vallie, 64th Ave 100 100 I W. B. Russell. Commercial St. .. 500 4500 ! E. Olson, Miller Rd 100 100 1600 600 1000 100 900 150 400 800 800 2000 100 3200 300 200 200 400 200 500 Charlotte Bronte.���"Jane I'.yrc." Jane Austin.���"Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility" and "N'orthanger Abbey." Macattlay.���"Essays and History of England." Newman.���A great master I Read "Apolgia pro Vita Sua." Dn not read Newman until you have formed a taste for heavy reading. Gray.���"Elegy." Milton.���"Paradise Lost." Miss Browning.���"A Drama of Exile." Every young woman should have a Ward's English Poets in four volumes, and also "The Golden Treasury." Become familiar with the great I poets. Read a poem every day. Learn I to know Milton, Browning, Cowper, Burns. Wordsworth. Keats, Coleridge, Shelley. Tennyson and Kipling, and make a lifetime study of Shakespeare. A girl will find Shakespeare ; is full of helpful lessons for young women, especially in "King Lear." In this list I have not mentioned J modern fiction in England, nor have | I mentioned all of the writers that really should be read, but I have given I you a list that will create a desire for! good reading, and a knowledge of these books will be a great education | for any one. At a future time I will i give a list of modern English fiction. I f urge every girl to begin a library. I If in time your library contain the' books in this list you will have a valu- | able collection. It is quality, not quantity, that con stitutes a good library. E. Campbell, Main St 800 I M. Donahoe, 26th Ave 1400 S. Blou. Earls Rd 200 S J. R. Shanks, 40th Ave 200 Bungalow Construction C9., 53rd ; F. E. Weston, 38th Ave 800 St, ..��,..? 1200; Mrs. F.J. Robson, Prince Albert Bungalow Construction Co., 53rd St 1000 St. M. Forse. 39th Ave. 3000 100 What To Do In a bachelor apartment house in Washington a Japanese valet to an army officer takes his instruction from j an Irishman. "Pardon," he said one i morning, "what to do now? My mas-! ter told me to wake him at eight, but 1 he did not go to bed till nine." Banks pay 4 per cent, interest, but look what we save you���anywhere from 15 to 20 per cent, on every Made-to-measure Suit.���H, Pughc, Gents' Furnishings, Boots and Shoes, 4292 Main Street. South Vancouver Can boast an enterprise which manufactures annually a greater yardage of Creosoted Wood Paving ���Blocks��� than any other concern on the Continent of America. 1 This industry has been built up on British Columbia enterprise, money, labor and products. i As the pioneer enterprise >n South Vancouver's waterfront we have demonstrated the value of Fraser River Waterfrontage for manufacturing establishments of all kinds. The Dominion Creosoting Co. Limited SATURDAY, MAI 18, 1912 GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK THREE 1 I' f Don't Delay: No Time Like the Present We have just received from England a large consignment of Goods which include the following : 30 pieces of Flannelette, in plain and striped, 31 and 36in. 100 pieces of Torchon and Val. Laces, in all widths 30 doz. Men's Oxford Shirts, with soft wristbands. These goods are of exceptional quality and will be marked at prices that cannot be beaten in Vancouver. NOTICE OUR WINDOW'S C. OWEN 3510 Main Street (Bryanl Block, Corner 19th Avenue) Phone : Fairmont 945 People's Drug Stores Ltd. 4122 Main Street (Near Corner 25th Avenue) BRANCH: FRASER STREET, NEAR FERRIS ROAD Drugs Photo Supplies Soda Fountain Peach & Garden Real Estate Specialists in South Vancouver Realty Corner 24th and Main Street Port Alberni Town Lots and Alberni Lands We handle nothing else Writs or see us for information and prices The Manitoba Loan & Investment Co. 912 Dominion Trust Building Watson's Hardware Are you contemplating painting or decorating your home, store or building? If you are, our experience and knowledge for several years in the business as practical painters are at your service. We selected our Paints and Varnishes, Oils, etc., with a practical knowledge of their durability and tasteful effects. You will save money, time and trouble by coming here and talking the matter over. We handle everything in Hardware, Stoves and Ranges, etc. FRASER STREET AND 60th AVENUE GOTO FOR HIGH-CLASS GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, The Norris Grocery CORNER 41st AND MAIN STREET We buy and sell for cash. Your esteemed order will be called for and delivered daily, if desired, and will have our most prompt and careful attention. South Vancouver to Aid Canadian Highway Municipality Will Assist in Building Transcontinental Thoroughfare���First Post Planted in Alberni ROBERT RICHARDSON Painter and Decorator Signs of all kinds 161 TWENTY-SIXTH AVENUE WEST History wai made a few dayi apo, when tin- first poll of the Cai Highway���which will extend from the Pacil c to the Atlantic wai ficially planted al Vlbei ni, Vancouver Island, Albi ��� ni will for the present be the extri me w< >tc-rn point ol great transcontinental road, though it will nol always retain this honor Many officials of the association and ipectators attended the funi tion, which was a rcmarkahl ��� in evcrj respect. Undoubtedly the party of automobilists, in motoring from Vu- toria to Alberni, passed some of me mosl picturesque and beautiful ften <ry through which the Canadian Highway will pass For scenk grand i-nr Vancouver Island today 's prob ably unsurpassed in any jytrt ol Can .uli. and the road from Victoria to Alberni discloses -mid of its mosl beautiful stretches ..'""1 _ maji stic sweeps. It was therefore titling thai the first post shpuld be planted amid a setting which for beauty will be un excelled throughout the entire route of the highway. As the tame of the association itn plies, ils objects arc- to assist in having a Canadian Highway established from Alberni to Halifax, on the Atlantic seaboard; to endeavor to get the connecting links of this road constructed as soon as possible by the different governments and municipalities through which this road goes; to have lite Canadian section of the Pacific Highway, which runs from Tia Jtiana, Mexico, to the Alaskan boundary line, completed; to promote good roads; to endeavor to haw- all public money expended on roads spent to belter advantage; to show the members of Parliament that the people want good, permanent roads; to carry on a campaign of education in order to enlighten the governments and the people regarding the benefits to be derived from good roads; to co-operate with the different governments with a view to bettering the standard of roads for which Federal or Provincial grants are made; to capitalize our climate and scenerv in building roads that will bring tourists here from all parts of the world. The route of the Canadian High way, while it is yet subject to change, is at the present time outlined as follows : s Alberni to Nanaimo; Vancouver. \Tew Westminster, Chilliwack, Hope. Princeton, Rossland, thence to Trail, crossing the Columbia by the new bridge now in course of erection, and via Summit Creek, along the old Ucwdney Trail to Crcston, thence following the main trunk road into Alberta. From the British Columbia boundary the road goes almost direct to Macleod, thence on to Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, partly over the old surveyed trail, and partly on road allowances; from* Medicine Hat the route is through Coleridge, Irvine and Walsh, thence on'to Maple Creek, just outside the boundary line. Entering Saskatchewan the road heads almost directly for .Swift Current, whence it follows closely the Canadian Pacific Railway to Waldeck, thence cast across Lake Chaplin, then following the north boundary of Township Sixteen through Moose Jaw to Broadview, and from there following a south-easterly direction part of the way on surveyed roads paralleling the Canadian Pacific Railway main line to Fleming, thence straight east to the Manitoba boundary, striking this province at the northeast angle of Section 1, Township 13, Range 30, west of the first meridian. In Manitoba the road is through the older settled districts of the province, traversing the cities of Brandon, Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg. East of Winnipeg there is a good road for about 21) miles, after which sparsely settled country is entered. The road along the Great Lakes is not yet outlined, but it is the intention to touch tit Port Arthur, the Son. Parry Sound and then head almost due east for Ottawa. From the capital city the route is towards Montreal, passing probably to the south of this city, and stretching easl to Sherbrooke, where it will swing northeast, paralleling the boundary line of the State of Maine, and taking a south-easterly direction a few miles from Riviere du Loup and then by the most direct route through New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to Halifax, touching at Moucton and Truro on the way to the eastern terminus of this Great White Way. A number of changes have been suggested by Boards of Trade and other bodies in the proposed route. A suggestion has been made by one of the members in Crcston, Mr. Guy Lowenberg, who considers that the road over the Summit Pass is too elevated. He suggests another route as follows : 'Crcston to Kootenay Lake arid thence along the east shore to Crawford Bay, where a ferry can be provided connecting the road up with the Nelson-Balfour road, which is now under construction. The Salmon Arm Board of Trade has also sent a communication. They suggest that the road be diverted at Penticton, following this route : Running north up the Okanagan Lake to Vernon, Armstrong, and Endcrby, in the Okanagan. thence to Salmon Arm on the Shuswap Lake and west through the Thompson River Valley to Kamloops, touching at Notch Hill and Chase, and on to the Nicola Valley, through which the main highway will pass. With a view to creating as great an interest as possible in the proposal to establish a Canadian Highway, President W. J. Kerr has offered gold, silver-gilt and silver medals for competition among children under the age of eighteen years. These prizes will be awarded to the winners of the best essays on the subject : "What Good Roads Mean to Canada." Great interest is being taken in this scheme, and there is no doubt that it will prove one of the best means of calling the attention of the public at large to the work that is being done. The expense in i <���<"' i "' n with thi arrying on of th/ work of the Cana dian I lighway <Ms >cii tion ha - been i. msidi raLli Chi ha I - ��� Pi, i.|, |.i. \\ .1 Kerr, v. ho nol only i. fi ' all i lerical ��- irk, but ... ho also meets the stationery and postagi ' ' I" Thy strength of this organization is ii,., (.--,-nilv limited by it- mi I bat '; - nd usefulness of n^ work ran be greatly increased bj the intcresi shown by the individual mem I i The Canadian I lighw ay Ass i ciation i- in no way a focal or pro ��� tl organization; it-- work is limited to t'o particular district, m inici pality or province; it recognizes ii" boundary but the oceans on the east and wi -i. 'Ii- frozen of tin- far North, and the invisible line be tueen Canada and the United States The Canadian Highway Vssocia tion was formed at a Good Roads Convention held in New Westmin ster, B. C, on November 3 and 4, 1911. Over a hundred delegates from all parts of Canada and the American Pacific coast were in attendance, in 'hilling some of the nn.st prominent advocates of good roads on this eon tinellt lion. Thomas Taylor, Minister of Public Works for British Columbia, : in the course of a speech, replete with facts and figures bearing on roads Improvements and extension, made the important announcement that Fedcr- I al assistance towards the construction of main roads in ISiitish Columbia was assured. On behalf of the Provincial Government he promised a vigorous pursuance of the Belter : Roads policy with which his name had been associated. Membership dues were fixed at two ��� dollars per annum, provision being made in the bylaws for a rate of one dollar per member for automobile- clubs, boards of trade and like bodies. 1 no association being called upon to ,' pay more than $500 in dues in any one- year. Resolutions calling for support towards the building of a Canadian Hii'hway were forwarded to Halifax. 1 N. S.. Alberni, R. C, Hazelton, B. C, and Dawson, Yukon Territory. Other resolutions calling for Federal assistance were sent to Ottawa, while similar resolutions praying for Provincial assistance were telegraphed to Vic- i toria. It is the aim to have Good Roads (associations established throughout ! Canada which will be affiliated with j the Canadian Highway Association. so as to perfect the organization and I complete the work at as early a date j as possible. The Canadian Highway Association | is national in its scope, and is estab- ! lishing branches in all parts of the Do | minion. The intention is to hold the annual Convention in Winnipeg this year. South Vancouver will play an itn portant part in the furthering of the Canadian Highway, as the Westminster Road, the main trunk of vehicular traffic between Vancouver and New Westminster, has been selected as part of the route, and Westminster Road is one of the most important thoroughfares in this municipality. A movement is now on foot to hold a meeting of representatives of the different municipalities and corporations interested in this road, together with representatives of the Canadian Highway Association, to evolve some plan of permanent improvement of the road. Not only will it give South Vancouver and improvement of value, but it will form an important link in the greatest transcontinental roadway in the world. South Hill Baptist Church When the history of the Baptist I churches of Vancouver is written. Sunlit Hill will figure largely as one I of the branches which from small be ginnings developed into a mosl sue cessfui church. Three years ago : work was starled in a small house ail jacent to the present building, .-ntd now the congregation lias so i icrcas ed and the work of the Suudaj School developed that larger pren i- - are required. A very desirable site was secured at Fraser .-.nd 52nd Avenue, upon which a new church is being erected, and on which substan Itian progress has been made, The j structure will cost about $13.dlM>. and will have seating accommodation for over 600. It will have an excellent basement, which will be fitted up for' the use of the children. When com pleted this will be one of the most at tractive churches in the district, and will supply what is considered to he a much-needed addition to places of worship in South Vancouver. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Redmond, is a hard worker and a believer in great possibilities. He looks upon the Sunday [ School as the most important branch ;of Church work, and it is anticipated that in the new edifice the scholars will be more than doubled. The .church has an excellent choir, with organ and orchestral accompaniment. A larger and more powerful organ [Would be very acceptable for the new church. o First Aid to Digestion The second course of the table d'hote was being served. "What is . this leathery stuff?" demanded the ! corpulent diner. "That, sir, is fillet of sole," replied the waiter. "Take it away." said the other. ! "and see if you can't get me a nice tender piece of the upper, with the | buttons removed." * * * Curate���Didn't I assure you that a cow is only dangerous when it has lost its calf? She���That's why I was frightened; I couldn't see a calf any where. The voice of Spring bids you see our new tics, in all shades and of the best silks.���H. Pughe, 4292 Main Street. On Twenty-fifth Avenue Two blocks from two trunk car lino���Fl Streel an.! .Main Street, an-! within the FIVE CENT FARE BELT. We have -': fine Lots, all in grass and read; i . build ni). Prices range from $900 in $1200 each (which i.-, below the markei i. If you arc looking for a. homesite, it will pay you in investigate this property. This is a locality where there are few landlords���A HOMING DISTRICT. Crown Realty Co. 615 Pender Street- Phone : Seymour 2332 Vegetable Plants-Vegetable Plants To Farmers, Market Gardeners, and all large growers of Vegetables We have now ready one of the finest lot* of Mr. my, healthy, well-hardened plants to be found in Canada: Early Cabbage in variet) . Cauliflower in leading sorts; Sprouts. He! Cabbage, Late Ifrumhead Cabbage, Celery Plants, etc., now ready. Our .->tock includes the best varieties, I,<t us quote you a price from 100 to 100,000. Wc defy competition. Home Made Beautiful .All those who would like their homes made beautiful, come and see cur stock of Spring and Summer Bedding Plants, Pot Plants. Hanging Packets, etc.; all itrong and healthy, and at most moderate prices; also Window Hoxel artistically filled. Send us vour address, and we will mail you free our Seed and Plant Catalogue. We can also furnish those little gems of the plant world, Alpine and Rock Plants, to cover your rockeries and borders with their perpetual beauty. Do you remember the beautiful rose beds you have seen? Well, for a small outlav we can furnish the most beautiful roses��� Roses from the best grower in the Old Country. All up-to date varieties; strong, well-rooted plants. And to add that finished, homelike appearance that all gardens require, we have those beautiful ' Irnamental and Flowering Shrubs���rhododendrons, shade trees of every description; all in the best of health and growth, and sure to give satisfaction. We have just received a carload of choice stock of Roses, Evergreens, Shade Trees, etc. We can give you satisfaction. Our Frail Tries are in splendid condition, and can be relied on to give good results. Our Seed Department This department is now stocked with all the finest strain* of flowers and Vegetable Seeds, all fresh from the best seed growers. This year we are again making Sweet Peas one of our leading specialties. Everything worth growing in sweet peas we have. Our Seed, Plant and ltulb Catalogue will be mailed free on demand. Our Art Floral Department. 723 Robson Street, i- run by expert floral artists who cannot be excelled. Try us for decoration and design work. "The Most ("p-tq-date Horticultural Establishment in Canada." This Catalogue will be mailed free. ROYAL NURSERIES Ltd., Vancouver B. C. Florist Store, 723 Robson St. Phone : Seymour 1892 and 1893 Also 2410 Granville Street Seed Store and Office, 328-330 Drake St.. Cor Homer Phone : Seymour 5556 and 5557 Greenhouse and Nursery at Royal, on B. C. E. Ry.. Lulu Island Branch, Two Miles South of City Limits. Phone : Eburne 43 Absolute Cleanliness, Purity, Daintiness and Liberality are the conspicuous features at our SODA FOUNTAIN We know how to prepare a glass of soda that will satisfy. lu fancy drinks we ha: .��� ..���'.' the favorites ami some ncu that cannot he found at any other fountain. host of a.'I. our S da, Syrups an,:' lee Cream a>e all kept as eold as plenty of ice e ::: keep them. Drop in and zve'll serve you I drink that .. to come often. HILLCREST PHARMACY E. R. Gordon, Family Druggist (The Hillcre.t Pott Office) Phone : Fairmont 7?<? and 170.? MAIS STREET, SEAR 16th AVESUE One Dollar Opens an Account with the ROYAL RANK OK CANADA Paid-up Capital : $6,251,080 Hillcrest Branch Corner 17th Avenue and Main Street JOCK GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK_ SATl/RDAV, MAY 18, 1912. I P il c si ���s a of up sei i'y If^^n CHINOOK PUBLISHED Every Saturday by the Greater Vancouver Publishers Limited. HEAD OFFICE ! Corner Thirtieth Avenue and Ma.n Street. South Vancouver. B. GeorKe M. Murray. President and Managing Director. Herbert A. Stein. "Vice-President and Mananini: Editor. John Jackson. Mechanical Superintendent. TELEPHONE Al! departments SUBSCRIPTION RATES : To alt point* in Canada United Kingdom, Zealand, and other British Possessions One Year Six Months Three Months .Fairmont 1874 Newfoundland. New .12.00 1.00 .50 European and other Korean Countries. $1.00 i. vcys nothing;. It is unfortunate that a full report of the Greater Vancouver sewerage system is not available at the time of voting. Ratepayers then might have sup- ported pposed a more definite scheme. The mure congested pnrtions of the municipality will undoubtedly be the greatest beneficiaries should the voters eleel to pass tlii* bylaw. Likewise will those portions most closely bordering on the City of Vancouver be lirst served The outlying districts cainot hope for much relief in an initial outlay of a quartet million dollars on a "THIS WAS A MAN! 11 might be said of the late J. P. , Malice thai he was the greatest Cana- I ; dian of his generation. They will i ilecl a good man to take the vacant I chair al the bead of the Dominion : Railway Commission : but they will i nol be able to find any man who will perform the duties of chairman of thai valuable organisation as thor- yfStem which will lake years to complete al an expenditure ; onghly and well as did Judge Mabee. of millions of dollars. Relief will com- to them, but in In Winnipeg some few years ago ,, which could be presented it would necessarily i there was.a splendid example off the any scheme wincli COU1Q lie present��� ,, w������m necessarnv jv���1|(.^ ,,f ,|���'. m:,���, ;,n(l i, j, likely have to make provision first for the more 'hlckly popu- ,1,.,, parai|e] cases might be quoted Postage to American, per year extra. TO CORRESPONDENTS : We will not print anonymous letters, though invitm- communications on current events, to be pub.isheu over the writer s signature. HARBOR IMPROVEMEST WHEN a stranger enquires of a citizen of the Lower Mainland ol British Columbia, "Whal is the ques- ti i the hour in these pan.--" the reply ii instant and spontaneous, ; larbor Improvement." The reply is justified by the condition of affairs in British Columbia at present. Xo one who is in touch villi public opinion, or who keeps himself informed regarding the doing.- of public bodies, can come to any other conclusion than thai the utilization of the adjacent waterways is a question which is occupying the attention of the citizens of the Lower Mainland, and is likely to do so in increasing or diminishing degree so long as Greater Vancouver continues to be. Hoards of Trade, civic and municipal councils, members of parliament, associations formed for the promotion of commercial and industrial progress, and the many longued. far-reaching Press, throw their eulogy and their weight into the discussion of this question. Rapid transit and means of speedy communication have made the civilized world an open book, and information which may serve to guide the makers of Greater Maritime Vancouver is eagerly sought in all the great ports of the Empire. The contemplation of the building of "the big ditch" across the Isthmus of Panama, the culling down of distance and the tremendous impetus to trade on the 1'acilic Coasl which the linking together of two great ocean trade ranks will involve, fires the imagination and stimulates the energies of men of a race before wdiose achievements in commerce the doings of the citizens of Carthage or Venice pale into comparative insignificance. The question arises, What part is South Vancouver to play In the development of the port of Greater Vancouver? A survey of (he situation as it presents itself from Pitt River to the Gulf of Georgia, and from the mouth of Burrard Inlet to its farthest reach inland, is necessary to a comprehensive and complete answer to this question. The advantages offered by Burrard Inlet, a land-locked waterway, to improve which Government aid has already been promised, are not to be gainsaid. They arc apparent even to the un-nautical eye; they are frequently the theme of conversation among sailors on the Thames, on the Mersey ami on the Clyde. New Westminster, on the other hand, offers river harborage, a fresh-water port. Extensive plans for the clearing of the river and its arms, the facilitating of approach from the sea and for carrying out all the details necessary to a comprehensive harbor scheme for the Fraser River are under consideration, anil some of these will ere long be under construction. Public opinion and aroused business sense on the Lower Mainland are live and earnest on this question of harbor improvement. The authorities of the Dominion are moved to recognition of the national importance of extensive harbor works on this coast. The British investor is already on the qui vive; for capital follows enterprise, ami money which can only be put to uncertain use in the agitated Motherland will seek invest- meni in harbor work- projected for Greater Vancouver. Such, briefly, is a general view of the situation. Closer examination reveals that much may be said on behalf of South Vancouver as a part, as a potent factor, in any plan of harbor extension and improvement for Greater Vancouver. There is. for example, one serious obstacle which must be faced in (he utilization of Burrard Inlet as the factor of greatest power in a Greater Vancouver scheme of Harbor Improvement. Much of the water- frontage on the Inlet i- in the hands of private owners or much more powerful semi-public corporations, and the purchase or even the expropriation of such lands is bound to be costly and the process of acquiring them more or less tedious. South Vancouver's waterfrontage, extending to some 'our and a hall miles, is loaded with no such obstructions or hindrance- to harbor development, Here the waterfront land-, for almost their whole extent, lie ready to become the instrument of commerce. More over, harborage in South Vancouver, while enabling ships to in ��� dose to tin commercial hub of British Columbia, latetl portions of the city. The Council has wisely taken into consideration the problem of a Greater Vancouver sewerage system. Whether South Vancouver and the City of Vancouve decide to join font- and form one large business enterpi\se or retain their individual identities, South Vancouver, ow ing to it- physical formations, stands to gain by becoming a party to a scheme which embraces joint sewerage relief for both cities. Careful thought should also be given on the question of selection of members to till th Hoard. acute as the health provisions, and the selection should tall on the men who seem best qualified to assist in building up a perfect educational system. It is not logical, following the recent disclosures in the conduct of school board business, that any man would offer himself for election who bad personal or ulterior motives to serve. Ballots should be marked in the opinion of the electors according to the ability of the candidates to improve and perfect the educational system of South Vancouver. from other points where Judge Malice presided over the deliberations of the Railway Commission. At this session of the commission the feature case on the list was that against the public service corporations doing business in and out of the Manitoba metropolis. It was prob- ably the first round of the battle that is still being waged for a reduction of freight rates, telegraph tolls and express rates from the head of the vacancies on the School j Lakes i. Vancouver. , Dozen- of lawyers, the cream of The educational feature of any city is almost as j t|](, ,eg|j t.J(,nt (j{ tlR, Wegt( wcre ������ hand with rianis and reams of legal documents, records, affidavits, maps, tariff schedules and the like. The complainants were millionaire wholesalers, millionaire lumber men, millionaire grain broken, the Manitoba Grain Growers' Association, and the corporation of the City if Winnipeg. Just before the adjournment of the Board, while the remarkable gathering of railroad attorneys, technical engineers, merchants, and financiers were preparing to leave the room, an ageil ami whiskered farmer in cowhide boots, who had occupied throughout the long session a seat at the rear of the hall, caught the eye JUSTICE. 0 JUDGE ! SHUDDERING under the muzzles of the Winchesters of the penitentiary guards, mixing with murderers and thugs, doing the lock-step to and from the stone pile, j of Chairman Malice : clothed in the garb of the gaol-yard, three young men ."What is your grievance, my friend? the chairman asked. "When you come back, I better tell I ain't whose characters hitherto wcre spotless will spend the next three years caged up like wild beasts of prey. | you" hesitated the old man They went to Westminster because they were said to | got a lawyer here." have robbed, in an indirect way, some two or three thousand dollars from two Canadian banks whose combined paid-up capital would reach nearly $20,000,000. While in the service of the banks, the salary of each of these three youngsters was so small that a corporation laborer would scoff at anyone offering him such a wage. Loafing under the palms of Lower California, hobnobbing with rich American tourists, sipping mint juleps on the sultry afternoons, clothed in white duck, and wearing a fifty-dollar Panama on his head���to say nothing of a small reward offered by the South Vancouver police��� Spencer Robinson has his liberty, and on alien shores is playing the part of a gentleman of leisure. lie doesn't attend the meetings of the South Vancouver Council any more because he is said to have, by means of forgery and otherwise, robbed the people of South Vancouver of some thirty thousand dollars���the daily papers say that it is only twenty thousand. Mr. Spencer Robinson, ex-Councillor and ex-Chair- man of the South Vancouver School Board, was assisted in his departure by men who were hitherto considered to be reputable citizens, worthy of the highest trust. Mr. Robinson's plundering extended over quite a lengthy period, and was a really regrettable feature of his "public spirited" activities. * * * THOU SHALT SOT SMOKE WHETHER the edict of His Worship the Reeve and Council forbidding the consumption of smok- ing-tobacco within the dark precincts of the Municipal Hall is for the general weal, is a question open for discussion. It has been argued that tobacco smoke is a splendid antiseptic. If this is so, then the South Vancouver i and avowed that the conservation of Faners have not helped to improve conditions at the live stock might be one way of solv- civic administration building. j ing the vexed problem. in the construction of the Municipal Hall, it is said \ . IuiIk.1' Mabee w:ls ;i P1.'"'" man "Well," saitl Judge Mabee, "you arc the better off for it. A long experience with lawyers has proved to mc that sometimes they arc splendid persons for taking up time and balling things up generally." Notwithstanding, the old man protested that he should properly have a lawyer. The head of the Railway Commission, however, had the basis of the case while the old chap was explaining why he needed a legal adviser so badly. Facts of the matter were that the farmer's cattle were being gradually killed off by Canadian Northern locomotives. The Canadian Northern line, just outside of Winnipeg, passed through the old man's farm, and the railroad had not fenced the right-of- way. It took Judge Mabee some five minutes lo make a ruling that the farmer should be reimbursed for all stock killed on the road; that the Canadian Northern should fence the right-of- way through the farm in a satisfactory manner; that the Canadian Northern and all other roads operating in Western Canada should also fence their lines wherever they passed through agricultural or grazing districts. In making this order, Judge Malice said that his decision was based on facts, only a few of which were received from (he old man's statement. Throughout the West, he said, he had noticed thousands of miles of roads, passing through well-settled districts, which were not fenced. At every sitting of the Commission there were similar cases presented. He made a reference to the cost of living. '.hat every effort was made by the architects to render the interior of the place as gloomy and shadowy as possible. Serious thought was given to the shutling-off of any possible means of ventilation. Cunning tactics were observed in rendering the interior arrangement as complicated and as inconvenient as possible. With the pipes and cigar.- of the civic staff going full blast, the morning after usually found an odor throughout the hall similar to that peculiar lo smoking rooms in the colonist cars of the C. P. R. Since the smoking has been stopped, however, the true odor falls on the nostrils ol the ratepayer as he enters the place. This smell could not be damaged by the fumes of a thousand briar pipes. Someone hinted flippantly the other day thai the he had the interests people in his heart. if the and plain CORRESPONDENCE would, in addition, afford them all the advantages offered Municipal Hall was made dark and mysterious with a by a fresh water port���advantages which cannot be ob ' purpose in view The Sewerage Bylaw To the Editor, "The Chinook": A few reasons wdly every ratepayer in South Vancouver should vote agailibt the sewerage bylaw on Saturday next, January IX : First, it is a blanket bylaw, and if ii succeeds, places $275,000 at the disposal of two or ibrec individuals in the council, wdio are not noted either for intelligence or public spirit, lo be spent in their exclusive localities The People's Trust Co. LIMITED 4'uii AND PRASER STREET (South Hill Port Office, South Vancouver, B.C.) BANKING DEPARTMENT We conduct a regular Banking Business. 4 per cent, paid on all deposits Encourage the children to save their pennies in one of our Savings Hanks. One Dollar starts them on the way to wealth. .Money Orders Issued and Cashed Drafts Collections Cheeks on the Corporation of South Vancouver cashed. Business hours : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (the hours that suit the working-man). REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT BUSINESS CHANCE���SNAP. Restaurant doing a good business, on Fraser Street, South Hill. Kent $30.00 per month. Price $1000.00, on terms. $850.00 cash, Owner going on a farm. Fraser Street : 66-foot corner, cleared, on carline, $6000.00. Quarter cash ; balance over two years. Other good buys on this leading street. Half-acre : Double ends on 56th and 57th Avenues, close to Fraser Street; $2800.00 Quarter cash ; balance over two years. We have some exceptional buys in Lots in first blocks from carline streets, on terms to suit all buyers. Three 7-room modern houses for rent. $30.00 per month. One block from carline. WANTED : Five and six-room modern houses for rent, with leases from six months to a year. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT Let us insure your buildings in the strongest Hoard Companies. We can also insure your Life, your Automobile. I'late Glass, etc. All kinds of Indemnity Insurance. Get one of our Accident, Health, and Sickness Policies, and draw a revenue while you are in any way incapacitated. If you want an Indemnity or Surety Bond, sec us. Bring your Conveyancing to us. PROMPT ATTENTION QUICK SERVICE We will make your Will Estates Managed Money Loaned Rents Collected tained except bj voyaging farther up the river. It is apparent that when contemplated improvements an carried out on the North Ann of the Fraser���improvement which are essential to the turning to account of the Fraser River as one if the great assets of Greater Vancouver, tin place which South Vancouver is equipped by Nature to occupy in Greater Vancouver, a city of great commercial waterways, is a position ,,f lirst import ance. Xo; need it be feared that the enterprise of the citizens of South Vancouver will fall short of the wide ran^r of her industrial and commercial possibilities, or the undoubted valut of her contribution to the greatness of Greater Vancouver. MARKISG VofR BALLOTS C LECTORS will do well to pause and use their best '-' judgment in marking their ballots today. Two vacancies are to be filled on the School Board, and the selection will fall on two of tin- four candidates who are offering themselves for election. The electors will also be called upon lo give a decision on South Vancouver's lirst sewerage bylaw, which provides for the expenditure of over a quarter million dollars. South Vancouver must face the sewerage problem and meet it squarely, and that without delay. Public health must be maintained at any cost, and it would be a policy oi penny wise ami pound foolish which would retard any scheme that would guarantee a continuation of South Vancouver's record as one of the most healthful cities in tin- world. With a building record which is astounding, and consequent creation of congested districts, it is obvious that every provision must be made in the protection of public health. Objection has been taken to the present bylaw on the ground that it makes no specific limitations as to where the sewerage scheme shall start or end. It provides simply for the expenditure of $275,000 on sewers, to be placed at the discretion of the council. We have the assurance of the Reeve and Councillors that it is to be spent in conjunction with a Greater Vancouver sewerage system, and aside from a general outline of the work contemplated it Because il is proposed to give a 1 here is nothing in this remark, how Ismail section of the municipality J sewers, without making a reasonable things at the Municipal Hall being plac ' !'���"'��'' f"r llu' service, and thereby place a tax or charge of $14,000 per ycar_ on the rest of the municipality ever. Conditions of things at the Municipal Hall being plac nl in the background, most people will agree that the nonsmoking ordinance is a good piece of legislation, In the larger offices throughout Canada, employees are not allowed to smoke It is not because men. while smoking, are nol as efficient. It's a matter of appearance. Very careful men���particularly young men���draw the line nowadays al smoking on the street. And that notwithstanding the fact that <�� per cent, of the heroes of modern-day fiction are confirmed cigarette fiends. for 50 years. Because if there is no revenue got out ol the service it cannot be counted as an asset, and therefore depletes the credit of the municipality accordingly, Because it will let the government out of their promise to assist to finance the Greater Vancouver scheme. Because there is not a sufficient water supply in South Vancouver for domestic use, much less sewerage purposes, and to put in sewers on the iower levels, adjoining the city, would have the effect of cutting off the little supply householders on the higher levels are at present getting. Because it is not specified in the bylaw where sewers are to be placed, which places a great temptation in the way of two or three men to boost certain subdivisions with so- called sewers. Because it will complicate the annexation question, and may prevent these sections from getting annexed lo the city for some time to come. Because it is morally wrong to give a few ratepayers expensive sewers I and charge the cost against others, \ and will further demoralize the public When the company rested on Us shovel at the top of I life (if the municipality, the bill the Main Street Improvement Association became ! ''or. these anil other reasons I active. It sent delegations to the Municipal Hall and to the British Columbia Electric Railway Company. The result now is that the line has been extended right down to the River Road, and a ten-minute service will soon be opened from Twenty-fifth Avenue to the Ebume line. If there is any organization of loyal business men that is doing more good for South Vancouver than the Main Street Improvement Association, it is the Eraser Street Improvement Association. These public-spirited bodies in South Vancouver are splendid institutions. If it were not for their energy and progressiveness. South Vancouver would today probably be but a lingering suburb. IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATIOXS LJAVJNG reached the corner of the Rosenberg Road 1 l and Main Street with their carline, the British Columbia Electric Railway Company sat down lo rest, and said to itself. "I'll go no farther downward, come what may." This Rosenberg Road crosses Main Street right at that point where the trunk thoroughfare dips down to the hank- of the North Arm. It's easy enough for a man to walk from the Rosenberg Road down to the River, but it's hard work coming back. People are just beginning to realize that the banks of the North Arm will be the centre ol action in South Vancouver before very long. The River Road is tilling up, and a car service to the river is needed more than anything else. would ask all those electors who are in favor of honest or decent municipal government in South Vancouver to get out and vote against the sewerage bylaw on Saturday next. ROBERT McRRIDE. Ebume, Ii. C, May 13, 1912. COURTESY costs only the energy necessary to exercise intelligence and common sense, and brings class and respect lo any employment. ���II ranch Riverview Realty Co. We believe in the destiny of South Vancouver. We believe that Fraser .Street is the natural commercial centre of South Vancouver. We will give you our reasons for this belief if you call upon us. J. L. EVANS, Manager Corner of Fraser Street and Parris Uoad Western Bungalow Co. ARCHITECTS "03 Dominion Trust Bldg., Vancouver, B, C. Phone Seymour 1856 South Vancouver Builders' Supply Company Dealers in SAND, GRAVEL, FIBRE, CEMENT, LIME, PLASTER, VITRIFIED PIPE, TILE, FIRE-CLAY, LATH, AND BRICK of all kinds Offices 51st AVENUE AND FRASER STREET Phone : Fraser 36 MAIN AND 29th AVENUE Phone : Fairmont 1940 FRASER STREET AND NORTH ARM OF FRASER RIVER Phone : Fraser 84 Coal orders taken at all offices and delivered to all parts of South Vancouver SATURDAY, MAY IK. 1912 GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK I'lVE Floriculture in South Vancouver "One touch .,f Nature maki-s the whole world kin," and a few touchei of spring lunthinc rejuvenate the worM around ui ami open up thai in tereating book oi Nature which "he who runs may read II ll a hook that anyone whose mind is nol warped or hoily cankered tan enjoy perming day by day. No matter how familiar ���ojne of tin- pagei may become, each time thai wt look at them they are nol ever quite the lame. We note the exquiaite variation! in ihade and color, and realize thai Naturc'i hook- is a charming one ind I. One never tires of tin- magnificent illuatrationa or wearies of the charms presented There is. too. a perfect freedom from technicalitiea. li covers the largest field of any volume yet presented to a reader. There are the woods, the bushes, the mountains, the birds, the animals, and last, hut nol least, the flower! by the wayside and in the city. Of what vast interest to those who hate their minds on Nature bent I Nol only is ii full of Interest, hut ii is educational as well. In South Vancouver there is ample loom tor display in floriculture, and there are few more entertaining sub jects than window gardening. To cultivate thai little box on the "in dow sill or the verandah is far from being a stilish object���as notice the joy and pleasure of the passer-by. It is only in the slums of large cities that we can realize lo the full what that box of flowers means. It is like a solitary star in the sky, and brings many hours of real delight to its owner. In larger spaces and on a larger scale the pleasure and profit arc in equal proportion, In South Vancouver the pretty and extensive balconies, attached in almost every dwelling afford opportunities for display, which we suggest should be very extensively appreciated, Prizes might be offered lor the bcsl laid-mit garden and the most attractive balcony within a prescribed area. In this direction we note that trees and shrubs can be had for the asking, for Hie planting of boulevards, etc. It is gratifying to learn that the number of trees sent out has this spring broken all records. This, it is stated, is largely due to the policy adopted by the Hoard of Park Commissioners in offering from among the thousands available in Stanley Park all the young trees which any householder or ratepayer may desire for that purpose. The only formality necessary is to secure an order from the secretary of the Parks Hoard at the City Hall to the park ranger, who will designate what particular trees or shrubs are to be taken. Once a man's interest in floriculture is aroused, the success at first achieved stimulates to further effort, and there is practically no limit to what can be done with ordinary care and a little perseverance. In man}' gardens we can already see the hyacinth, the tulip, and the daffodil "Which comes before the swallow dares. And takes the winds of March by beauty." Later, in all their varied hues, will come the rose, geranium, marguerite, begonia, lobelia, ami the thousand and one growing plants and creepers which complete tin- summer collec lion ami from which new stock can easily in grown lor the succeeding season. v\ hat can he preltier for training on a balconj than the old, hut ever popular wistaria, which will keep th.- trout of one's residence gay unli blossom lor many weeks? Now iIi.it spring is with us the nursery men are busy and will no doubt reap a rich harvest as compensation for several months of hard work and diligenl attention to tin- greal variety oi plains which by artificial heal have been growing through the. winter. Months ago tiny seeds wen- planted, which hate grown into plants and are now bursting into Rower. These can now be safely placed outside, and chosen with due regard to color will make a grand display throughout the summer, In this direction a great At tli. se outside nurseries the special ties are carnations, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbaceous ami perennial plants 'fie cuttings of carnat, in blooms aloin- total over 30,000 a wi ek, boxes being despatched to Vancouver and other places daily. Ai Victoria fivi acres are devoted to the cultivation ,,i mixed outdoor nursery stock. The linn's -lor.-s an- ,-,i 411 Hasting! street east and 4nl Granville streel A spoil through the greenhouses at Twenty-firsl avenue is a revelation in tin- art of floriculture. Thousands 01 plants ..an be seen in all stages of cultivation from the propagating ��� house to where I In- plants are harden ing for outdoor use The variety is charming and the quantity sufficient to nit .1 the large demands which at ibis season of the year are made upon it. Messrs Brown make a special feature oi hanging baskets and win dow boxes, and there are between 5ii! 111 and '1O00 hanging baskets on 1 iew, and nearly as many boxes all ready for transportation to local balcony* Killarney. pink. Bridesmaid, a sport for the Bride, is a pretty Sesh col ored pink, Among the general I are over I'm.mm chrysanthemui which will flower nexl auyr Among 'in- pelargoniums v.- n/f' ��� - me grand ipe< imen plants ,'1 ''!'' nearesl yel raised to a ;.ury/"'l|ite��� I. dy U ashington "1 ��� il and daint) aspai pi - h ������ , 11/ '!l" \meri i| .,.tabli decora ;- Ill, ,11 Inspection nl the tu*' '- " spi |j .ol,, nd (1 bj phoni iti ' 'ion. Gold: An Everlasting Source of Trouble Mr. Edward Gold Says Someone Has Done Wrong, and is Enthusiastic Over Prospect of Government Audit w In n tin- climatic condil ions are ���><''' I An endless variety 1 plain- is 1 <fu j ed to till tin--,-, and tin- effect'lfoduc ed vr es evidence of the tasty di-play Mr CI .11 <������ eler, nurseryman, Fif p enth at e/ne and Mam. has laid him ., ]," ,,ni jo make 'In- home beautiful II,. 5to��( of spring and summer bed ding prants i- replete, and in tin soac ions/greenhouses nearly eery /arietj 1. jepri scnti d Begonias are a strong f/aturc. Mr Keeler has a large stock ,' -i primula sinensis, whii h can 1" 1 - lied upon to blossom all tin- y< ar round, 'flu- i- ��� of thi prettii SI and mosl popular window plants. The -trains in i"m hsias and geraniums are the lust, including tin- tri-colors Madame Pollock and Sunset If you Edward Gold, old timer in Vancou- ind heavv property owner on Mam trei f! vancoui er, i ��� mosl interesting personalities on the P 'i- moment noi !|n- mosl popular man in South Vancouver Mr 1 .old w a- one ��� >f thi pi- 1 in tin- agitation which has resulted in the Governn I hat e 'In- book- rjl ��� i ��� municipality auditi d II rear thai Ed Gold broug ' iln- political downfall of 1 me of tin- meml the Council ������-. hi --��� acti ms �� ere irregular in selling to 'In- municipality certain earth from his own property on Fraser stn et. ' iold claimed that mncilli r in question had effect! d 11 - - of tin- Hoard .1 A nks. and said, "Stole il! Tl I say, and that's what 1 mean " l-'.dward 'iold claims that ������! - f thi present councillor- ha ��� l lifted regularly for In- seal on 'In- South Vancoui ��� r Council. Me has other claims that do in.- .-. ��� en dii on the ronducl of civic business in South Vancouver, and lie declares that he will prcs- them to a finish, I' mighl be -.mi thai Edward Gold was one of the moving spirits in bringing about tin- present civic investigation. II I; A Vogel, however, the final -hot which brought about 1 in preliminary uncovering of a condition of affairs that is not causing very complimentary remarks in the columns of outside newspapers. "THERE AIN'T NUTHIN' TO IT!" View of Messrs. Brown Bros. & Co.'s South Vancouver Nursery ' deal can be done at a small cost. The window or verandah box. which has been stowed away in the basement, if sent to the florist, with instructions to fill it, will be returned a thing of beauty, if not a joy for ever, and the owner will be repaid a thousandfold for the outlay incurred. Fortunately there are several first- class nurserymen in the district from whom plants of every description can be purchased. Foremost among these are Messrs. Brown Brothers & Co. Limited, whose Vancouver nurseries are situated at Twenty-first avenue and Main street, where there arc 24 k'lass houses about 41) feet wide and ranging in length from 100 to 200 feet. The firm also have extensive nurseries at Hammond and Victoria. At Hammond, owing to the phenomenal increase in trade, twelve new tflass houses are just being adtled. 1 ed in selection���always with due regard to color. Among the thousands ! of bedding plants arc geraniums, stocks, asters, verbenas, calceolarias, salvias, lobelias, delphiniums, and a. I new hardy fuchsia which will stand 1 the winter and which makes its introduction to Vancouver for the lirst time this season. Among the best and most popular geraniums are "La Favorite," a double white; "Jean Vianda," semi-double pink; and Mrs. J. I lib, salmon pink. There is a fine display of araucarias, palms, and as- pidestras, for hall am' table decoration, and fern stands containing the Boston and other ferns which look well in almost a_ny position. Of course, a foremost place is given to the rose���the queen of flowers. The line stock includes most of the leading varieties. The Hride is a favorite white; Perle ties Jardins, yellow; and wish your garden tastefully laid out. phone Mr. Keeler, who will give every satisfaction, as the result of a long and successful experience. The stock at the nursery is always open for inspection. Window boxes and hanging baskets are a special feature, and all charges are strictly moderate. Purchaser���"These seats are in the back row; is there any chance of exchanging them after we get inside?" Ticket Seller���"Sure! After the show begins you'll be able lo get any seat in the house." Try one of our Made-to-measure Suits. They are the kind of clothes that tell all the world at first look how 1 prosperous you arc, what good taste you have, what fashion knowledge is yours.���II. Pughe, 4292 Main Street. a graft in the deal with his brother- councillors. Whether or nol this was proved, the irrepressible Edward had little difficulty in proving that the councillor's actions were at least technically wrong. At a recent meeting of the Hoard of Works of the Municipal Council. Mr. Gold appeared to request that the Council carry out alleged promises to lay sidewalks and build roads through the Gold subdivision on Main street. Councillor Thomas endeavored to combat the requests of Mr. Gold in this respect. He said, among other things, that there was no money al present to go on with tin work, although it was the plan of the Council to carry out the work. "No money!" said Gold. "No, there is no money because the last Council stole the money." He waxed warm, shook his lisl in the faces of Thi following poem is a masterpiece of ungrammatical sentiment. It 1- one of the frequent outbursts of a Burnaby hard. While the, publishers of thi- pap,r try to discourage the like, thi- one was considered too rich .1 gem to turn down : Tln-re ain't no nothing much no more There's nothing ain I no use to me In vain I tread thi- lonely shore For I have saw tin- last of thee. I seen a -hip upon the deep And signalled this lure fond lament I haven't did a thing but weep Since thou ha- went. Alas, for 1 ain't one of they What hasn't got no faith in love And them fond words of yesterday Was spoke true. "By Heaven above" ff 'twixt I and you go wed some other gent I- il all Will y The things I done I'd fain und Since thou has went Oh Love 1 done what I have did Without in. thought of no offence Return, return I sadly bid Before my feelings get intense. I have nave up all wealth and show I have ^ave up all hope of fame Rut oh what joy 'twould be to know That thou hadtsd came. The late Sir Lewis Morris, author of "The Epic of Hades," was complaining bitterly to Oscar Wilde of the attitude of the pres- in the matter of his claims to the poet laureateship, "Il is all a complete conspiracy of silence against me." he declared, "a if silence What ought I <���' inspiracy oi to do?" "Join it." replied Wilde Brand New Shoe Store Brand New Shoes Shoes for ever)- member of the family, from the tiny, soft-sole moccasin for Baby to the heavy oil-grain working boot for Father. No need to take that long ride down town. I have everything you want in Footwear. My prices will convince you thai you can do as well here as anywhere in the city. My stuck is new and class}-. Smart, up-to-date lasts for Men anil Women; and I am making a specialty of Boys' and Girls' School Shoes���shoes made to wear. I patronize home industries and carry a full lino of Leckie Boots for Men & Boys Leckie School Coots, that will stand the usage a healthy boy will give them. Space will not permit of a long list of prices, but below will be found a few oi our regular everyday prices���not Saturday Specials, but EVERYDAY PRICES. BABIES' Soft Moccasins, in white, tan and chocolate 35c Soft Shoes in tan. patent vamp 35c Soft Soles, in black, red, tan and white 50c CHILDRES'S 1-strap Tan Slippers 75c 1-strap Tan and Black 1.00 Shoes in red. black and tan 1.00 and 1.15 GIRLS' Dongola, patent tip 2.00 Yici, patent tip 2.2? Best Box Calf School Shoes 2.00 and 2.2? Best Tan Button, with tassel, sells everywhere for 2.50. for 2.35 School Shoes from. BOYS' ... .1.50. 2.00, 2.25. 2.50, 3.00 to 4.00 WOMEN'S Tan Calf Button (Ixfords 4.00 Tan Calf Lace Oxfords 3.50 Patent Calf Lace Oxfords, sell everywhere for 4.00 for 3.50 Shoes, plain toe. mother's comfort 2.00 1-strap Dongola Slippers 1.50 MEN'S Our men's line is complete. Call and see them. M. A. BEACH " Corner 26th Avenue & Main Street (Next to Moving Picture Show) ni ur s ���.at SIX GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1912 The Cariboo Man-hunt An Old-timer's Story of an Exciting Chase after a Desperate Outlaw, and How a Plucky Sheriff's Life was Twice Saved by the Merest Chance. Al S rule we go! precious little ex citement tit One Hundred and Seven t> Mile House, a diminutive settlement about oni hundred and seventy miles north of the C, I'. K. in the he.ot of the Cariboo. Most of the inhabitants occupied themselves in the heat of the day with sitting around on packing-cases in the shade of the stoic building, talking about the "good old times" while, at the Bame time, they eagerly scanned the old stage road for the welcome sight of a wayfarer with news of the outside world I )nce in a way. however, our peaceful solitude was rudely disturbed and the settlement woke up to energetic action, This was the case in particular when, late one evening, there arrived, from the south, driving a wagon and team of ponies, two strangers���a man and a boy. They camped just outside th,- settlement, and, naturally enough, the news of their coming was soon generally known. Their appearance was, to say the least, somewhat against them. The man was an uncouth, black- bearded, hard-featured individual, while his companion was a sullen looking youth of eighteen or thereabouts. The elder traveller carried a sawed-off Winchester ritle, which in these parts was always regarded as a sign that its owner was a suspicious character. After he had attended to his ponies and had his supper, he walked over to the only saloon in the place, leaving the boy in camp. Although, at close quarters, he was certainly as tough-looking a desperado as would be met with in a month of Sundays, we made him welcome, for visitors were few and far between. Moreover, he was travelling in a wagon, which was deemed too slow a method of progress for anyone anxious to evade the attentions of the ���law. He told us a plausible yarn to account for his presence in this part of the country, saying that he was out on a prospecting tour to Barkerville, and that the lad was his nephew. After a while the man suggested a game of "seven up," i.i which three of the others in the saloon joined him. They were soon hard at it, and it was evident from the first that our visitor was out to win. And win he did, although one or two of us ,-inong the onlookers soon came to the conclusion that he was not at all particular as to how he did so. The pile of dollars in front of him increased steadily as the evening went on until, suddenly, the climax was reached when one of the other players, known as "Abe," accused him point-blank of cheating. In a Western gambling saloon such an accusation is, in nine cases out of ten, swiftlv followed by the death of one or other of the interested parties. On this occasion it certainly looked as though there was going to be trouble, but one of the pluckiest acts I have ever witnessed pi,-, i nted ii. The instant the words were out of Abe's moulh, the detected gambler reached for his hip pocket, a movement that caught the eye of the saloon proprietor, who was standing near, without a moment's hesi- tation he drew his pistol and rushed in between the two men, exclaiming in a voice of thunder that he would have no gunplay in his place, and that he would shoot the first man who produced a weapon. Much to the surprise of the old stagers present, his prompt action apparently cowed the stranger, for without ! another word he grabbed up his ill- i gotten gains and left the saloon. We all agreed that Abe had had a remarkable escape; but. as we found out 'later on, there was a very good I reason for il. At daybreak the man and boy hitched up their ponies, and when we saw the last of our undesirable visitors I they were heading for the mountains, For Iwo days after this we relapsed j into our usual peaceful way; then a cloud of dust on the horizon announc etl the coming of other travellers. Shortly afterwards two well-armed ; horsemen galloped in, and asked the lust person they met if anything bad been seen of a man with a black , beard, accompanied by a boy, driving a wagon and team of ponies. The new arrivals were the Sheriff of the Cariboo ami his deputy, who had ridden three hundred miles hard on the track of our erstwhile visitors, I the elder of whom was. they declared, one of the notorious desperadoes I in Texas. Me was known as "Black j Jack," and his record was a particularly bad one. He had been arrested ion the charge of shooting a number , of men, bill had broken out of jail I and stolen the wagon and horses he I was driving. The fact that he was flying from justice undoubtedly ac- counted for his being so easily sub- i dtied in the road-house, as he was unwilling to risk further trouble by add- ; ing to the number of his victims. Otherwise Abe would certainly have been killed outright. "Dead or alive, I must take that i man," the sheriff told an exieted I crowd outside the post office, and at [ , the same time he called for volun- teers to help him. When the men of j One Hundred and Seventy Mile did I get a chance of any excitement they | were not slow to fake it, and every I man present immediately stepped for- ��� ward. The sheriff thereupon selected ; from among them the six who were best armed, and an early start was arranged for the next morning to track down the fugitives. The most effective weapon in my possession was a shot-gun. and, as this was not considered suitable for the work in hand, my offer of service was dcclin- ed. In spite of this, I determined to , accompany the posse as far as possi- I tie on their journey, and at sunrise ' W" saddled up and started out to fol- | low the wagon tracks. The wheel- ! mart* Werc clearly defined in the grouiu. mj so we had no difficulty in I followii,. them, a thirty-mile ride taking us to Hair Spring Ranch. The owner of the ranch told us that the desperadoes had camped there two nights previously, and had started off in the morning in the direction of a certain canyon ��� the mountains where water was Ii be found. Wc all slaved the night at the homestead. but next morning, mut'i t0 my disappointment, the sheriff r,fused to allow any but his chosen bind to lake further part in (he purSUI There were several others who hat, ridden out from the road-house all eager to be in at the finish. The officer's vord was law, however, and so home again we had to go, after having seen to- men start off at a smart gallop in the direction of the canyon. Back again in line Hundred and Seventy Mile we found the town seething with excitement and anxious for news of the expedition. What little we had to tell only served to increase the general feeling of unrest, for it was obvious that our fellow- citizens had literally taken their lives in their hinds. Black Jack would, we knew full well, prove an ugly customer to tackle, and would not hesitate to shoot on sight if there was the slightest chance of his escaping. And whether he or his pursuers came off worst would simply be a question of who could "pull a gun" the tpiickcst. For some days the affair was the only topic of interest in the settlement, and, as no news came in, we began to fear that something had happened to the sheriff and his men. Preparations were hastily made for sending out a search party, but just before they started, much to our relief, the posse rode in, guarding the wagon in which sat the desperado, with handcuffs on. When it was seen that the sheriff had taken both his men alive and without a casualty to his own side, the crowd went wild with excitement. I must say that the outlaw quite "looked the part" as he sat cowering in the cart; he was, in fact, as vile a specimen of humanity as I have ever seen in my life. One glance at this black-bearded ruffian was enough to prove that he had in him all the sullen ferocity of a caged animal, Which made the fact that he had been captured without killing anybody all the more surprising. The sheriff and his deputy were badly in need of a rest, and so they decided to stop the night in the town, as they had a tlirce-luindrcd-milc journey before them, every minute of which they would have to keep a watchful eye on their prisoners. The most substantial building in the place was, therefore, converted into a temporary prison, in which the man and the boy wcre lodged under an armed guard until the morning. I was able to get a good account of the actual taking of the outlaws from the men who accompanied the sheriff, and I was not at all surprised to learn that it was only the greatest piece of good luck that had prevented bloodshed. After leaving Hair Spring Ranch they had ridden as hard as their horses could go until they reach ed the foothills, where the freshness of the tracks clearly indicated that they wcre gaining fast on the fugitives, whose progress in the wagon was comparatively slow. Halting only when it was necessary to resl their horses, the ride had been an exceedingly trying one, the terrific heat of the sun as il beat down relentlessly causing intense discomfort to man and beast. The parly camped for the night in the foothills, and at daybreak, refreshed and eager to get into touch with the runaways, they were in the .addle again. The Irail was followed al a gootl pace well into the afternoon, when the leader was suddenly seen to rein in his pony and then come galloping back to his companions, IK- had, he explained, caught sight of a camp and a wagon some distance ahead among the trees. The sheriff immediately called a '���alt, and after hitching their horses to some trees, where they were well concealed in a small ravine, the men proceeded on foot with the utmost caution, their rilles held ready for instant ust Black Ji^k evidently considered himself safe from pursuit, for he had taken very little pains to hide his camping-ground, and the attacking party were able 1-, get within a very short distance of it without attracting attention. Much to their surprise, they then discovered that Black Jack was nowhere to he see<; the boy, however, was sitting by the wagon] apparently dozing, and qrrtc unsus oicious of any danger. Th- sheriff gave orders to his men to rush the camp, and the lad, to his very evident astonishment, found himself gra'obed by the coat-collar, while at the same- time a hand was clapped over his mouth and a rough voice informed him that he would be shot if he attempted to raise the alarm. He did not show fight, however, which was not to be wondered at. Trembling with fright, he told his captors Black Jack had left the camp to procure fresh meat, and expected to return at dusk. The lad was then gagged, tied to a tree some distance from the camp, and the fact impressed upon him that if he got up to any monkey tricks he would be sorry for it. There was nothing else to be done but to await the coming of the outlaw. Accordingly the sheriff's men took up their positions, well hidden by the undergrowth, and lay peering into the gathering gloom, listening intently for the sound of footsteps. It was a weary wait, but at length the crackling of twigs underfoot gave warning that Black Jack was returning to camp, and presently the watchers saw him coming towards them through the bushes, gun in hand. They waited until he was close on them, when the sheriff jumped up and shouted. "Hands up quick, Jack; the game's up!" The outlaw had plenty of pluck, and showed tight at once. In a second he had dodged behind a tree, and, pulling the lever, attempted to throw a cartridge into his rillc. but very fortunately-for the sheriff it jammed. Then, finding himself helpless and with bullets whizzing all round him, (Continued on Page 9) ROYAL NURSERIES INVITE INSPECTION Greenhouses a Wealth of Beauty and Color Two miles south of the city limits, at Royal, on the 1!. (.'. 1". Railway, Lulu Island branch, the Royal Nurseries Limited have established a Nur- I sery and Floral business worthy of British Columbia. From all over the province orders come in, and this year, owing to increasing business, the seed department has bad to be enlarged. The well-appointed and commodious seed rooms are situated at .128 and 330 Drake Street, Vancouver, where all communications should be addressed, and where all orders receive prompt attention. The nursery at Royal is approached by one of the finest thoroughfares in (he district, just off the main road, and there is a station on the Electric Railway immediately opposite the entrance gate. A very cordial invitation is given to the public to visit this nursery. A more beautiful spot for an afternoon's outing can hardly be imagined. It is just one of those places Longfellow might have had in mind i when he wrote : "The sun is bright, the air is clear. The darting swallows soar and sing. And from the stately elms I hear 1 The blue-bird prophesying spring." The glass houses form a square, with a handsome palmhouse as an entrance and dividing line. There are four houses 180ft. long by 28ft. wide; two 200ft. by 28ft.; one 165ft. by 28ft.; one 104ft. by 22ft.; and one daft, by 28ft. The palmhouse is 80ft. by 40ft. The entire block is heated by four and 4 half miles of piping, supplied by two 50-horse-power boilers. The heating process is the very latest, the temperature of any house being regulated at wi!|. "Water is supplied from a tank-house 2Kft, square. In addition | to the glass houses mentioned, there arc 3000 lineal feet of hot and cold frames lor propagating purposes. There is alio a handsome propagating house 112ft. long and 20ft wide. Tin- aim of the company is to supply first quality slock at a reasonable price. The various collection) have recently I been largely augmented, and in this particular the firm claim that their nursery of choice stock of various kinds is a long way ahead of any other in Canada, or indeed on the American continent. At Lulu Island 50 acres are under cultivation, where the stock comprises 55(1.000 fruit seedlings: 150,000 bulbs; 34,000 green hollies; about three million cabbage, cauliflower and brusscls- sprout plants; and a large variety of shade trees and flowering and decorating shrubs. This is one of the finest stocks of strong, healthy and well- hardened plants to be found in Canada.. Quotations are given for large or small quantities. The seed department is now stocked with all the finest strains of flower and vegetable seeds from the best growers. The sweet pea is one of the leading specialties, and no hardy annual is more worthy a place in the garden. Great improvement has of late years been made in these. The blossoms are larger than formerly, and there is a much greater variety of color. Asters fof which the firm have a large variety) are one of the most important summer and autumn flowers and are worthy of special care in the selection of the best strains. Equal in importance to the aster is the stock, with its charmingly colored fragrant flowers. I he sloek of spring and summer bedding plants runs into hundreds of thousands. Now is the time lo select, if you want a gay garden through the summer. Among the most popular are the large and varied class of geraniums, petunias and fuchsias. For edging, white and blue lobelia are very useful. In gardens where rock- cries are available, those little gems of the plant world, Alpine and Rock plants, should be requisitioned. These keep a place gay with their perpetual beauty. "Everywhere about us these arc glowing- Some like stars, to tell us spring is born. Others, their blue eyes with tears o'er- llowing. Stand like Ruth amid the golden corn." Several houses arc devoted to carnations, which in popularity come next to the rose. There are thousands of plants ill bloom, in a charming variety of color. Among the whites arc "Perfection" and Enchantress," and "The Beacon" is one of the best in red. The demand for the carnation is so great that thousands of blossoms are cut daily and sold at the firm's branch establishments at 723 Robson street and 2410 Granville street, which is run by expert floral artists and where decorative and design work receives special attention. Hanging baskets, verandah and window boxes are filled to order, or owners can select their plants at the nursery, where taste and discretion are used in the grouping and color. Pour of the largest bouses are stocked with tomatoes, some just starting from seed, others with the fruit ready for the market. It is estimated that many tons of tomatoes will be gathered from these plants during the ensuing three months. Of course it will be taken for granted that in a large nursery like this the rose finds a first place. Suffice it to say the stock is too numerous to name in detail. They number well over 15.000, in all the leading varieties, and all in the finest condition. These do not come from Holland, France, or California, but from the northern parts of England and Ireland, which give more satisfaction I ban roses grown in oilier climates, There is a very tine collection of palms and ferns. The hardy ornamental trees and shrubs, nearly all evergreens, are of stately and ornamental appearance, and when carefully arranged and planted they become a source of delight to the possessor. They greatly increase the value and appearance of a property by their own peculiar beauty. Il may be added that the firm send out experienced gardeners to plant and arrange gardens to the best advantage. Buy "AT HOME" Coast Lumber & Fuel Co. LttL Yards and Offices : CORNER BODWELL ROAD and ONTARIO STREET Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Mouldings, Sash and Doors Also Stove Wood���14-inch Lengths Kiln-dried Planer Ends Inside Mill Fir Three-load Orders, $3 per load One-load Orders, $3.25 per load Quality and Prompt Delivery Our Specialties Phone : Fraser 41 Mail Address : Box 22, City Heights MAIL US YOUR ORDERS ���SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1912 GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SEVEN BANK OF VANCOUVER Authorized Capital, $2,000,000 A general banking business conducted at. all brandies. Special attention given to savings deposits. Interest allowed on savings accounts. Cedar Cottage Branch CASHION BROTHERS The Cash Grocers 3 Main Store : Cedar Cottage Station Phone : Fairmont 1049 Branch No. 1 : Victoria Drive and 43rd Avenue Phone : Fraser 17 Store* Branch Xo. 2 : Cashion Bros. & Foley 1329 Commercial Drive Phone : Fairmont 1069L Saturday Cash Specials: ]!. C. Sugar $1.15 a sack Quaker Corn 10c a can Mooney's Sodas 25c a pail Cashion's special llnttcr 2lbs for 75c Cashion's special Tea 35c a lb Cashion's special Coffee 35c a lb We serve you best; we charge you less TRY OUR AUTO DELIVERY $1350= Buys fine cleared lot in one of the best blocks of Victoria Road Carline. This is $500 below value, and it will pay you lo look into it. S. P. Jackson REAL ESTATE Phone : Fairmont 1298L CEDAR COTTAGE The McGibbon & Hodgson Lumber Company Gibson Road Cedar Cottage DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF BUILDING SUPPLIES From Basement to Garret COMPETING PRICES. PROMPT DELIVERY Wire, Write, or Phone Claremont 1659 Cedar Cottage Comments Commencing on M.iy I, the Victoria mad car service to the centre of the City, instead of being limited to the early morning and evening, was made continuous throughout the entire day The lirst car leaves Wilson road for Powell street at 6 a.m., and a ten minute service continues up till 12.20 a.m. The last car from Powell street leaves at 11.50 p.m. * * * The completion of the new track nil Westminster road between 10th and 7th Avenues greatly facilitates a prompt service �� * * Business at Sunnydene P, 0., cat ner ni Knighl road and Westminster road, is steadily increasing, the con \mume of obtaining mail al the ti r- minus of the City limits being greaW appreciated. Postmaster S. J. Miner, who runs the Oxford Dry ffoods Stores, also finds that post office callers are quick to recoasize the merits of his well-assortad itock of men's furnishings and ladies' and children's requirements * * t Cellar Cottage Cnckel Club com menced its season with a good mus ter of members attending for practii e at the club's irew grounds, Hastings Park. I.ast rear this club had a mosl enjoyable xnd successful season, and made sopte very creditable records in matches played by its 1st and 2ml eleven/ The officers for the present season are ;���Captain, 1st Eleven, Mr. Flpwerdew, Mr. W. A. Goddard, 13-5 Pender street west, is once more secretary, and will be glad to furnish information to any gentlemen desirous of joining. It is also hoped to add to the list of honorary members, whose financial support will be very welcome. * * * Captain and Mrs. Smith, of No 2 Fire Hall, Cedar Cotage, have conferred further distinction upon the brigade by the birth of a daughter, said to be the lirst event of this kind happening at a Canadian hire Hall. * * * Under Captain Smith, the efficiency of the staff at No. 2 Fire Hall has given, much local satisfaction. Mr. Tom Ramsay, late of II.M.S. Dominion, is a recent acquisition, and his ability as a climber has naturally secured him a lofty position in the esteem of his comrades. * * * Construction work on a churth for the baptist denomination on 27th Avenue is announced as likely in th new building will >' lingwood bin ii .(istricts di al a f np.niy and ither pi tion i the public owini i . toll d ��� ��� ��� It is proposed/* ' :l"'' ial Drivi from !-:'!l Avenue thi to the South \ rail. a> i in This will mean a vi ry , , ��� ,y ��� ment for Cedar C< t ,,iii�� ��ill save a long detoui lor ..ji tiii/s of traffic. Thi ;��� d 111 w an shovi 1 will come into some usi fij] .'.'irk in cutting down the long cm hjrtil ment that at pri * �� * The B C K. Railway, having pur cha -' d lour lots at the corner of Earls road next to the interurban luir. are arranging to build a new sub station The building will be 70x80fl of reinfi reed concn te, ��� storey high, with an additional half-storey for a transfi rmer gallery. The build ing will be fireproof throughout. The station will arrange the lit^ht and power service for the locality and will also carry the load of a section of the interurban line. This con struction will represent an outlay of about $125.1110 out of the $3,000,000 allotted b;. the company for new extensions this season. 1 BANK OF HAMILTON Assets over $-45,000,000 Over 150 Branches throughout Canada Savings hank at all offices Cedar Cottage Uram.li ��� F. N. Hirst, Manager near future a building capable of needs. The intention is to erect of the value of $12;000, extension to meet local The Rev. Thos, Green, of Robson Memorial Church (Methodist) has j accepted the call to the charge of a church at Victoria, and il is expected will vacate the local pulpit after the Conference jn July next. Mr. Green, during his five years' pastorate in Cedar Cottage, has rendered active service to many good movements, and his removal will occasion a blank and a hearty regret from his many friends alike in public circles as well as among those of his own congregation. * * * Cashion Brothers, the well-known grocers of Cedar Cottage and Victoria road, are now not only the proud possessors of three separate stores in this locality, but claim the Unique distinction of being the first local firm to own an automobile. The car is one of the well-known make of McLaughlin-l'uick, and lias already proved invaluable in expediting delivery of goods. * * * Mr. J-'. A. Whitaker, the popular eal estate agent of Commercial street, had arrived at Fiji Islands when last heard from. Mr. and Mrs Whitaker are making a tour round the world, and their progress is punctuated by various picture post cards forwarded from ports en route, Mr. R Roper. who is managing business meanwhile, reports that conditions remain verj satisfactory, and sales arc increasing daily in the various local sub divisions under their control. * * * The 13. C. Telephone Company have just completed the purchase of a hit and residence ,m Joyce street, with ,i view oi coping ��iiii the increasing demands of the district by putting in a larger exchange "i is proposed to remodel the building and install a switchboard capable of dealing with 1,600 subscribers. The present exchange provides for only ion sub scribers, and it is proposed that the At a meeting of the School Trus- tees al Cedar Cottage last week some fourteen selected candidates out of 300 applicants were interviewed by the Hoard respecting the new position of Truant Officer. Mr. Robt. Mc- Mahon was selected at a salary of $7ri per month, and commenced his new duties on Monday last. No longer may the gay and thoughtless juvenile steal away to study Nature in preference to his scholastic curriculum, iiis absence will occasion official and parental inquiry embarrassing to the culprit and involving reminiscences of a tender and enduring nature upon his return to the fold. Like other departments ill South Vancouver, the supply of truants is anticipated to develop a steady growth, and to cope with the expected increase Mr. C. W. Feasl was appointed to a similar post to assume ! duty in September next. Mr. C. W. Feast is chairman of the Ratepayers' Association. * * * The Cedar Cottage Fire Hall (No 2i In Id a most successful drill mi Thursday. The learn, under' Capt. Smith, made a run of just over half- a-mile, and had run out 400ft. of h within about live minutes from the call on the siren. * * * Thi timber yards and property of the Keystone Lumbci Company, on Gibson road, have been taken over by the Standard Lumber Company, who will carry on the business and premises "ii a more extensive scale. :�� �� * Among Hie candidates for School Trustee is Mr. f'.. A. Stevens, of Cedar Cottage, Mr. Stevens was a member of the late Hoard, and also a candidate for Councillor for Ward II last Jan- uarv. * * * President Black presided over a hu-y meeting of the Westminster road Improvement Association last week in Miller Hall, Cedar Cottage, and a brisk debate mi various business items ensued, including the matter of car fares on the Earls road extension. The Board of Works was criticised lor delay in carrying out the improvi ment of the highway. Mr. Black con- ',-tilling thai 'his section of the muni cipality was nol receiving its full share of improvements, and that a preference was shown fur the wesl side of the municipality Councillor Elliot! defended the action of the Council, ami staled they were con tinuing the action of previous years with regard to moving buildings, etc. With reference to thi i timenl granl l w .o ds pat ing V\ i itminster road, he regi etted thai lim c I he 1 ,-��� Provincial election offici il intcn si in thai matter appeal ed to I i ��� dimin ���-lied, bill Willi the pel Ltion i the Councils affected the) inl ii should be done, and Ri' r road would receive impi n mi nl - alsi i * * * Among new, omi rs into Vii i iria road may be noted Mr !���'.. T W 1, from Frasei street, now on 44th Wenue; whilst Mr, A. W. Pember- ton has provided a welcome attrac ti.'ii in his firsl das- confectionery store situ,nd between 35th and 36th Vvenues, on Victoria r".ad. KEELER'S NURSERY 15th AVENUE AND MAIN STREET Por a fine a sortment of Bedding Plants, also Hanging Baskets, Tubs and R i PRICES REASONABLE Phone : Fairmont 817R Phone : Fairmont 1514 MacHaffie & Good fellow HAY, GRAIN AND FEEL. A Full Line of Chict\en Feed Cornet 26th Avenue and Main Street Vancouver, B. C. I i E. E. Rear A. J. Fullington River Ave. Realty Co. Corner River Avenue and Main Street Phone : Fraser 51 We specialize in River Avenue. South Main, North Arm Waterfront, and choice residential Lots in this crowing vicinity, at very moderate prices and terms. NO TROUBLE TO SHOW PROPERTY And no obligation to buy N. B.- A cli.iit has (riven us exclusive sale Semi- Industrial Lots adjoining B. C. Electric, from $475 up. Some on the track for $650. Will advance rapidly. Don't dela - The Square Deal Realty Company South Vancouver Specialists Twenty-fifth and Main Phone . Fairmont 807 R. G. SIMM, Manager Vancouver Harbor and Dock Extension Co. LIMITED AUTHORIZED CAPITAL : $10,000,000 TO THE PUBLIC��� May 3, 1912 The DIRECTORS of the VANCOUVER HARBOR AND DOCK EXTENSION COMPANY' LTD.. have by resolution authorized the issue and sale of 20,000 Shares of the Company's TREASURY STOCK at par. $100 per share. All orders subject to prior sale. Pull information furnished on request, including maps and prospectus. VANCOUVER HARBOR AXD DOCK EXTENSION CO. LTD. II. W, LEYESS, Financial Agent. 511-13 Dom. Trust Bldg., Vancouver, B. C. Phone : Sevmour 4674 Western Plate Glass & Importing Co. Limited Registered Office: 153 Cordova St. E., Vancouver. B. C. PLATE GLASS WINDOW GLASS LEADED ART GLASS Thorne Metal Store Front Bars, Bevelling and Silvering, Store Fronts Glazed ALL KINDS OF GLASS STREET BROTHERS BUILDERS AND REAL ESTATE AUCTIONEERS 4258 MAIN STREET Phone : Fairmont 1492 Sales conducted on short notice. Quick settlement, and satisfaction guaranteed - it id f- ri- id ur ge ���d. :cr EIGHT GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY. MAY is, 1912 When investing in Realty Moldings in Collingwood or vicinity, cpnsult our listings and buy at prices that are right. Our listings include several nl the best properties in the district. Insure your home against fire, substantial companies. Loans on good security. We represent J. B. Appleby, Manager Wm. H. KENT & SON Real Est COLLINGWOOD W lien you're out to speculate, H oiises, Lots, and Real Estate, K eep your weather eve on KENT : E use expense, STOP paying rent. N mi's the time to choose your site��� T rade with us��� our terms are riK'ht; & our Poultry Ranches, too��� S urely they look good to you! O pportunity is knocking, N ot to heed is simply shocking. ate Agents EAST���Joyce Street Watch our list for line buys in these very select districts. Our Ueaconslield Lots, near Car and proposed School, are choice from $650 each, one fifth cash, 33ft. Lots on 99ft. road, few minutes from Car. $6011 each. $100 cash. Nothing to touch this property in the district. Choice cleared Lots; lovely situation, right on the hill. $500 each. $50 cash, $10 per month. Lots near Bridge Street from $550 each. Splendid value. Special terms to Huilders. Phone: Collingwood 18. P. O. Box 22, Collingwood Branch Office : River Road and Ash Street, Eburne R. FLACK - LADIES^RENTS' TAILOR TAILOR TO THE SOUTH VANCOUVER POLICE AND SOUTH VANCOUVER CITIZENS' BAND Corner ('.rant and Westminster Roads BAST COLLINGWOOD Before having your House Wired get in touch with J. TRIPP Electrician, Collingwood E. and Central Park All orders promptly attended to The price is right Ttf^Voirr Fresh Meats of all descriptions at prices ��� V^raig " that are right. Collingwood East Westminster Road Just a Minute! If it is Sash and Doors you want, consult Clements & Tufnail The Collingwood Sash and Door Factory Collingwood West Station Collingwood District Shows Rapid Growth Remarkable Gains in Population Within the Past Few V-ars���Business and Social Advantages We keep a full stock of Sash, Doors, Frames, and Sheet Glass. Be sure and get our prices before placing your order. Estimates cheerfully furnished at any time. Thank You Where in Collingvood a few yean ago there was a mi.- ihanty which afforded scant accommodation to a stray traveller, there is t��day a lliriv ' inn and proaperoui tubufi of Smith Vancouver. Those who iqne lime ago decided t" casl their lof In Col- I lingwood are determined thai from i small beginning) ureal things khall come, and prosperity la evident in every hand. The natural advantage! j of this particular district are unquestioned, an.I there are opportunities ' here fur small holders equal to any In tae municipality. "Rome wai not built in a day." hut Collingwood, metaphorically speaking, appears in have sprung up in a night. When it suddenly awoke in u< opportunities Vancouver commenced to forge ahead, and with it the pleasant suburb of Collingwood, which like many another districl has been literally hewn mil of the woods. The land is rich and fertile, and there is no limii to what can lie done by enterprising Settlers. Land is Belling at about the same price as in oilier suburban districts, and the erection of new residences is a matter of everyday occurrence. Collingwood has seen the advantages which make for a successful and contented municipality. Educational Advantages In educational advantages the district is well to the fore, and this is a matter that wiil appeal to parents who are anxious regarding the education of their children. The Carle- ton schools are not only handsome ami spacious buildings, but they have an efficient staff of teachers, and are fully equipped for a I borough educational course, up to, of course, the standard limit. The progress of Collingwood has been so great that additional wings arc now being added to the present school buildings, which, when completed, will accommodate 1000 children, The schools are surrounded b,' large playgrounds, and the athletic side of school work is not neglected. The Institute and Library Outside the schools for juveniles, educational facilities for the elder folk are' not lacking. On the Rogers road a very substantial and commodious building has been erected, known lime the tramline will be extended through the district. Messrs Cle mentS and Tufnail are the proprie tors of a large lash and door factory, while the Carleton Sash ami Door Co, has a similar business mi Westminster mad from which builders' wants are supplied, al prices that will compete with producers of similar goods anywhere in the district. Collingwood has several very line grocery stores, including those of Messrs. Ciuter ei Bell, I. D. Fraser rii Co., anJ KuftVll & Tallyn. Foremost amoag those who supply hardware, plumbing, sheet metal, and other goods in these particular lines are Wooiruff Brothers, who have a line shop "u tin- Westminster mad. and I he Manitoba Hardware Co, mi Joyce street. She Pioneer Dry Goods store is mi Joyce street. Messrs Shaw & ('hell del in lumber and builders' supplies. Pure and reliable drugs can always be procured al Chambers' Drug Slor.-, while for boots, shoes and gents' furnishings Mr. ). l'nwe, of Joyce sheet, has a high reputation. First-class meat is supplied in a beautifully kept Uore by | F, Scott. There is a resident dec- | trician in the person of Mr. J. Tripp, while if you want lo look smart go to Mr. R. Flack, the ladies' and gems' tailor. Of course. Collingwood woulo not he complete without its real es- i late offices, for il is lo the enterprise of settlers that the place owes ils remarkable success. Those who pur- | chased in this district some time ago could now sell at a handsome profit. However, there are still many nice lots procurable, and particulars can be obtained of any of the following : Messrs Bailey, Telford & Co.; T. II. Todrick & Co.; the Western Investment Company; Fletcher & Brett; George Homing; the Collingwood Land Co.; the A. B. C. Realty Co.; W. H. Kent & Son; I'. Oben, and others. Since 1910 land values have nearly trebled in the Collingwood district, and there is every prospect of still further substantial advances. The population, year by year, shows a steady increase, 'i here is no need, however, for anyone lo go outside the district for anything they may require, as their wants can be well supplied near home by the various busi- Bird's-eye View of South Vancouver This municipality was a wilderness live years ago. Today the population is estimated at from thirty to thirty-live thousand. South Vancouver occupies a strategic position on the Peninsula. As the City of Vancouver grows, the overflow must come to South Vancouver. There will be ample room on the North Arm slope to accommodate a sufficient number of bungalows and cottages to house a population of 200,000 people. In the accompanying cut some idea is given of the value to South Vancouver of the great fresh-water channel, the North Arm of the Fraser, South Vancouver has something like live miles of walerfrontage���and it is not owned by the railroads. as the Ittirsill Institute and Library, at a cost of $-10110, including the site, sub scribed by the people of Collingwood. The library contains some 400 vol nines, a large proportion of which were donated by .Mr. Hursill, to whom the initiation of the scheme is due. and who lakes an active and energetic interest in the work of book distribu j tion and the general management. The Fire Brigade Residents are well protected in case of lire. There is an efficient lire brigade, consisting of 24 members. It has an able chief in Captain Price, and the secretary is Mr. W. Holland, j A meeting has just been held for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. Captain Allnas, who for some years has taken great interest in the brigade, was promoted lo tl,e position of assistant chief, and i Foreman Flack was re-elected to the position of foreman. It was decided ! that six out of the 24 members of the I brigade should have uniforms, and the remainder will be uniformed as j soon as the money is provided. The ��� money for uniforms is subscribed by i the public, and subscriptions are respectfully solicited. Music Collingwood is the headquarters of the South Vancouver Citizens' Hand. The headquarters arc at the Fire Hall, at the corner of Joyce and Westminster road. The uniforms are supplied by subscription. The band consists of 24 members, under the conductor- ship of Mr. F. Wade, with Mr. T. Prentice as general manager. The band can be engaged at any time for concerts, fetes, etc. Trade From a trading point of view, ample provision has been made by enterprising traders to cater to the wants of residents. There arc over thirty good shops ill Collingwood in addition to two large planing mills. Al the present time other factories and industries are in contemplation, and it is anticipated that in a short ncss establishments in the immediate vicinity. "Collingwood people for Collingwood" is a good motto, and those who live up to it will best help to further the interests of the particular district in which they live. Dog Acts as Hired Man Warren Rice, of Solon, Maine, has a shepherd dog that he considers worth a dollar and a half a day to him, or the price he would have to pay a hired man, says the Kennebec Journal. "Teddy," the dog, does much of the work that a hired man would do. When Mr. Rice goes off to work into the back field, a mile distant, Teddy goes with him. If Mr. Rice is cutting wood, when a tree is down and his master is cutting the limbs from it, i eddy grabs hold of each one and as it is cut off pulls it away and runs back to get another limb. When noon time comes his master will say, "Teddy, we had better have dinner," and Teddy goes to the house where his mistress has put the dinner in a pail, and takes it back to the woods. He and his master eat dinner together. Mr. Rice lives back a little way from the main road and when the mail man conies Teddy runs to get the paper and brings it home, Total Loss "Does your husband ever lose his temper?" "Not any more. He lost it permanently about two years after our marriage." The Intelligent Clerk Customer in the Rook Shop���"Have you 'Who's Who in America?'" Clerk���"Yes, sir. How'll you have him���in rough rider rig or conventional black?" Clothes make or mar the man. Get the clothes. We sell the best Made- to-measure Clothes in Canada.���H. Pughe. 4292 Main Street. J. D. Fraser & Co. We carry Special Lines of the finest GROCERIES AND FLOUR We al(0 eany I lay and all kinds of Feed Phone our store (Collingwood 25), or tall. Our delivery service is prompt COLLINGWOOD EAST J. POWE Boots and Shoes: OUR BOOTS and SHOES are the last word in footwear, and are made by the leading Canadian manufacturers. They combine all the qualities of comfort, durability and style which mark the recognized lines. Our prices are below the best prices of the city. Visit this store and we will convince voti. Gents' Furnishings. All the latest lines are included in our stuck of GENTS' FURNISHINGS, which have been carefully selected. See us for furnishings which indicate the well-dressed and groomed man. Collingwood East - Joyce Street EAST COLLINGWOOD Carleton Sash and Door Factory (Opposite Carleton School on Westminster Road) Equipped with up-to-date machinery. Every order receives our prompt attention. First-class work done. CITY PRICES Pioneer Dry Goods Store J. BRINNEN, Prop. COMPLETE LINE OP LADIES', GENTS' AND CHILDREN'S WARES, NOTIONS, ETC. JOYCE ROAD, COLLINGWOOD EAST Ruffell and Tallyn Nothing is more satisfying to the housewife than groceries which embrace all the best lines for table and pantry use. Our groceries are the kind that satisfy. Collingwood East - Joyce Street FOR SALE A 9-room House on 66-foot lot, for $3,600. $600 cash, balance in 3 years. This is a snap : A Double Corner one Block off the Boundary Road for $850. $100 cash ; balance in 2 years. A 33-foot lot on the Westminster Road, all cleared and in grass, for $1000. $100 cash, and $30 every 3 months. GEORGE HORNING, Central Park Oben & Jackson CENTRAL PARK, B. C. Pnone : Collingwood 15R Extensive Listings of Acreage and Lots. Houses to Rent Loans and Insurance SEE US FOR SPECIAL BARGAINS J. Shaw E. Chell Shaw and Chell LUMBER MERCHANTS All Kinds of Building Material CENTRAL PARK ���SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1912 GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK NIN'E Collingwood is Going to be the Centre of a Great City Prices in this district will advance and advance, and then advance, and we will think with wonder of the time that we could buy at present prices. Share the prosperity of this district by buying a lot in one of our new subdivisions. See the Back Page BAILEY, TELFORD & CO. LTD. 317 Pender West Collingwood East The Collingwood Institute and ' Bursill' Library bg/l - and l * 11 * - library; he gave pictures, and he nol only ��� ���ervicea as librarian, but it'~ "' open ���i i ni thai from thi das ���' "������ . lared open, the greajer pari ol hi rningi a a journal"1 have Ij, en di ited to the library1 Mr liur-ill has :' u">'' knowledge bo, J. FRANCIS BURSILL Fellow Royal Historical Society 115 ,k, Hii/Hoari '" the Lib ni '��������� ruj"in8 '" the Vani ouver ��� '��� ��� irld," ar�� 8 complete guide to a nurse of reading. On Tuesday ighl he I"" '" rehearial "A Mia ummei 'igh'l Dream," to be played . ,kt.iI Park, for he haa inspired . ,.i- of Shakespeare in Colling- wrJfl I'Ih- energy of one man, however iastic, ci miot do all the work of the library. Attend on Tuesday and Fridaj nights. Watch for the entertainments. Patronize them, and if you have books and magazines to spare, send them to the Collingw I Easl Library, or drop a postcard to J. F. Bursill, Easl Collingwood He will gratefully accept any donations for the library. W. C. McKim A. Hamilton G. Hopkins I'hone : Fairmont 801 McKIM, HAMILTON & HOPKINS REAL ESTATE BROKERS South Vancouver Specialists CORNER 25th AVENUE AND MAIN STREET City Heights P. O. SOUTH VANCOUVER, B. C. J. S. HAWTHORNE GROCERIES AND HARDWARE STOVES AND RANGES PAINTS, OILS, ETC. We Handle the McCIary Kootenay Range Corner Bodwell Road and Fraser Street "Whal greal ey/nti from little causes spring," sa/a the poet. Everything must liav "a beginning"���the giant tree ��a�� ai one time a small seed, In a small way the Collingwood Library has commenced a good work. .V presenl there an- only about 2wuu volumes, ami these are not yd arranged ami catalogued, Imt tficy will in-! Tin- hall is not vet fully equipped with chairs; it i- mii yet painted ami decorated, but it iiuist be, Co, ni concerts, good lectures, g 1 books, constantly lent out lor home reading��� these have justified the existence of tin- library, which is growing in popularity and usefulness every day. \V. J. Francis llur-ill attends, In lend out hooks, every Tues day ami Friday evening lie started " It is suggested that the name <>i Scott street he changed to Fraser street. * * * The Standard Lumber Company have taken over the yards ami prop. erty of the Keystone Lumber Com-1 pany. Cedar Cottage, * * 'I he Soulh Vancouver Fire Uriu-i'l' have decided to hold a joint fieldday some time in August, and invite all; volunteer departments around Van-; couver to participate. At the meet- j ing wlnn this resolution was adopted the Chief was heartily applauded for his efforts in collecting over $3011 for the fund to provide men with a gym nasium ami uniforms. Are You Going Away? You want your Household Goods packed and shipped, or stored. You want first-class work at reasonable cost. YOl* WANT US. I'hone Seymour 8316 or 5221 and end your worries. Cummings Packing & Forwarding Co. Office : 11.30 Homer Warehouses : 1134 Homer and 852 Cambie a To Our Readers JN turning out a Printing Job. two things are essential. .Is printing is one of the finest of the Arts, it is necessary that the men ivho do the work be much more than mere mechanics. A printer may be a most capable man. yet if he has not the tools, his efficiency will count for little. The men engaged in the printing shop of the Greater Vancouver Publishers were hand-picked from the most reliable job offices in Vancouver. This shop has been a/nipped with the most modern printing tools and dei'iccs. The presses arc new. The faces of the hundreds of fonts of type in our cases are clean-cut and fresh. We will aim to give work turned out from this office a distinct personality. The Greater Vancouver Publishers' Shop is the first complete printing plant to be opened in South Vancouver. We should be able to give you a good "deal" on any printing you would like to have done. The Greater Vancouver Publishers Limited Thirtieth Avenue and Main Street South Vancouver, B. C Phone: Fairmont 1874 �� The Cariboo Man-hunt (Continued from Page 6) Black Jack dropped his rifle, threw up his hands, and cursed his captors The sheriff and his deputy at once went up to him under cover ol the rilles of the rest of the men. searched him, took possession of ins firearms, and put on the handcuffs, a proceeding to which the prisoner, very wisely, ol fered no resistance. The party camp ed for the night where they were, taking it in turns to guard the cap ti\cs. ami next morning started for the road-house. The lirst day's travelling would, they reckoned, take them as far as Pine's Ranch, where they could put up for the night. Their route thenci would take them down the Cariboo Road, a journey of about one hundred ami fifty miles, which meant little rest for either of them. Sev eral nun offered to accompany the officers ami help to guard the pn- oners, hut the sheriff refused all offers of assistance As the following account will show, the two officers met with a great .leal more troul.lv than they expected, ami. in Fact, it was only ..wing to a seen,I stroke ol luck that the sheriff escaped With his life. . ,,. . ��� , They headed tor Pine S Kaiuh. which they reached al nightfall, finding the ranchman ami his wife at home. After providing supper for the entire party Pine placed his front room at the slierilT's disposal for the night. In the morning Mrs. Pine brought in an early breakfast, and the sheriff, in order to enable his I prisoners to eat in comfort, Mid his ! Ih-puty to lake off the handcuffs. I Hack Jack, stil. as evil-tempered as ever, was Dv no means profuse in ! his thanks, hut nevertheless he and I the boy fell to with a will. V\ hen ������ the meal was finished the deputy went outside to put the horses in the wagon, while the sheriff remained inside to guard the prisoners. Black lack was now apparently resigned to | his fate. Taking a pipe and tobacco from his pocket, he started to till it ! and settled himself down for a com- j fortahle smoke. Taken off his guard I by the outlaw's actions, the sheriff | momentarily allowed his attention to wander. In" a llash the murderer saw his chance and took it. Springing like a tiger at the officer, he grappled with him, seizing hold of his arms to prevent him from drawing Ins pistol. Taken completely by surprise, the sheriff was badly at a disadvantage, lull, pulling forth all his strength, he fought desperately. Black Jack, however, was much the more powerful man. and. holding his opponent in a vice-like grip, he ordered the boy. with an oath, to take the officer's pistol and shoot him. At his words the sheriff redoubled his efforts to free himself, but lo no purpose, as he was practically helpless. Nothing loth, when he saw there was no danger to himself, the lad went up to the two men as they stni*"��ied and writhed on the floor Pulling the pistol out of the sheriff's hip pocket, ho held it point-blank to head and pressed the tri""��er. There was a click, and the hammer fell harmlessly���the weapon had missed lire! The look in the sheriff's eyes sin.wed plainly that he fully realized that he had been as near death as ever a man has been in this world, ami that for the second time his luck had served him well. As soon as he saw what had happened, the boy. who was trembling with fright, dropped the pistol on the floor ami rushed out of the door. He bolted across the hills and. as there was a thick fog at the lime, was soon losl lo --ight. As the boy ran out the deputy-sheriff rushed in. to find hini- s"|.' confronted by Black Jack, who in the meanwhile had obtained possession of the pistol. The outlaw immediately tired twice and the deputy fell, badly hit At the very instant thai he fired Mrs. Pine came int.. the room from the kitchen, anil. the -re..ml jhol hilling her in the leg. the unfortunate woman fell groaning to the il..or. Seizing his opportunity, Black Jack made a dash for liberty and darted out into the fog, At this iuncture Pirn the rancher, win, had heard the sound of the tiring, appear ed on the' scene to find oui the cause of ii. A glance was sufficient to show him what had happened. The sheriff had been severely man ban,lied. but. picking himself up. he grabbed the rancher's Winchester rifle, and at once started in pursuit of the runaways. IK- was promptly followed by Pine���who had ascertained that his wife's injury was not serious���armed with a six-shooter. At lirsi the chase seemed to be hopeless, as the thick fog hid the fugitives from sight. Hut once again the sheriff's lucky star was in evidence, as owing to a strong wind getting up. the mist began to clear rapidly, and Black Jack was seen, about one hundred and fifty yards away, .running as fast as his legs could 1 carry him. The sheriff at once opened tire, and the outlaw, gaining the shelter of some mesquite hushes, took cover, and returned shot for shot. It did not take him long, however, to realize the utter helplessness of his position, for the officer, armed with the Winchester, kept well out of range of his revolver. And so, with the bullets kicking up the dust all ; round him. the desperado threw up his hands and was soon disarmed and handcuffed again. When the dust-covered wagon arrived at Ashcroft. the sheriff, haggard and wild eyed, and almost ready t,, drop with fatigue, was at once surrounded by a crowd of eager cpics- tionerS. lie saw his prisoners into safe custody, and 'hen. but not till then, went off and had a good sleep. The rest was easy, and, obtaining assistance for the remainder of the journey, he finally delivered his charges safely at the- Coast. Blackjack duly stood his trial, but as he had money and friends I, back him up he did not get the full measure of punishment he so richly deserved. He was, however, sentenced to seven years' imprisonment at Westminster penitentiary, while the boy. who was held to have been influenced by his elder companion, was released. TRY THE- "CARBELLE" TEA "CARBELLE" BUTTER And our other specialties packed exclusively for Carter, Bell & Co. High-class Groceries. Hardware, Glass and China Daily delivery to all parts of the district TWO STOKES COLLINGWOOD WEST CENTRAL PARK Telephone : Coll. 36 Telephone : Coll. 2 i The Economy Market Nothing gives better satisfaction to the members of a family than meat which is fresh, tender, and bought at prices which arc right. Our meats are specially selected to meet all these requirements. Saturday Specials Choice 1'ot Roast, by the piece 12' _.c per lb. Round Steak 2 lb. for 35c Boiling Beef 8c and 10c a lb. Wilson's Royal Ham and Bacon 20c a lb. Butter, Eggs and Fresh Vegetables Fred ScOtt Joyce Street COLLINGWOOD EAST Phone : Collingwood 61 ���'��� Bliss & Brandt Mining, Real Estate, Timber LOANS & IXSl���RANCH Phone: Fairmont 218 421? Main Street, City Heights, South Vancouver. B. C. Large Lots No. 1 Road and Grant (Close to Park) Sim) below any other property in this vicinity. Small cash payment. These lots are cleared, and some have been res.,1,1 at nearly double the price originally bought at. Westminster Road Double corner on Westminster Road, near Park Avenue. Cleared. Splendid Business Site. Away below market value. The widening- and paving of Westminster Road is now an assured fact, and prices will soon be on the jump. Get in and. buy now. J. B. Todrick & Company CORNER PARK AVENUE AND WESTMINSTER ROAD Phcne : Collingwood 13R id it- rt- nd ur ge ed, tor TEN GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, MAY 18. 1912:. South Vancouver's Pioneer Industry IS THE South Vancouver Lumber Company The mills of the South Vancouver Lumber Co. were turning out lumber before Main Street was on the map; when Fraser Street was a corduroy road; before there was any South Vancouver to speak of. In the old days, the South Vancouver mills were located on the Ferris Road. The South Vancouver Lumber Company played a big part in the building of South Vancouver. Today tens of thousands of dollars are being spent by W. H. Day (the general manager) and his confreres, in a great mill on the banks of the North Arm of the Fraser. The new mill occupies what is considered to be the best industrial site in Greater Vancouver. When you think of industries, think of the North Arm of the Fraser. The South Vancouver Lumber Company will sell you Lumber, Shingles, Lath, and all kinds of Building Material They sell mostly everything in the shape of Lumber, and they sell it right and deliver it right. Until all the machinery is installed in the new mills, Mr. Day's office will remain on the Ferris Road. The office telephone is FRASER 94, and any orders given over the wire will be taken care of speedily and properly. Yale m the Days of Yore Thert Was a Bloodless War in the Fraser Canyon in the Days of the 'Forty-niners Yale, B. C, u.- centre ,,i trouble in Mi,- Canadian Noithern strike, was i" the limelight once lefore, many, many ycari ago. Under n.- caption, "Canada'! Bloodless War/' Harold Sands, the \\ rsurn writer, cc/itribute) the following old-timer story to the columns ni' "Canadian Collier. " Canada's picturesque Yale'ias been in the limelight recently as tin. scene ni' a curious walkout of Camdian Northern Railway laborers. The uen took possession of the litUe town ui the tint at tin' mouth of the Frasei River canyon, and one of them assumed the role of magistrate���all of which sounds like the stories the old- timers tell of incidents in the dear, deail days beyond recall. line of these stories deals with a laughable incident in the days when British Columbia was in the making, j when the Fraser River was the scene I of a big gold rush and Vale was in all ils glory. The Vale of those piping 'days was vastly different from the peaceful village of 1912. Fifty years ago j bronzed, bearded, and armed miners thronged its streets. They rushed into Yale by the thousands. Yale became for a brief period the largest city north of San Francisco. The miners would have thought anybody crazy who would have dared to predict that a city would arise on the then almost uninhabited shores of Burrard Inlet which would be called Vancouver, and which would have a population of over 100,001) at a time when Yale would sink back to a few hundred. Yet that is the condition of things today. Vancouver is bustling ahead. Yale is little more than a hamlet perched on the bank of a wild, impetuous Western river. Edward M'Gowan In Yale's heydcy six thousand people crowded its ramshackle saloons and gambling places. Nearly every man wore a huge revolver in his waist belt, had bis trousers tucked in ungainly gum boots, and wore a slouch hat of enormous proportions. One of- the most notable of these wild and woolly Westerners was Edward McGowan, or Beau Brummel "Ned," as his friends used to call him. McGowan, who was an American, a former' judge of California, enjoyed the experience of being one of the ringleaders in a "plot" which so startled the colony���British Columbia was a mere colony in those days���that the army and navy were rushed from Victoria and New Westminster to put down a "rebellion" which never existed. This was the only occasion of a joint military and naval display in the history of the settlement of British Columbia, and then���nothing happened. Ned McGowan, it may be remarked, attained considerable notoriety before he took part in the Fraser River gold excitement. He was the object of attention lrom the famous Vigilance Committee of San Francisco in the days of '49, and left there for British Columbia with some turbulent, uncouth but not bad-hearted border men. When rival magistrates at Yale and Hill's Bar got into a squabble over their respective rights, the miners, anxious for fun, took sides. A miners' committee, of which McGowan was one of the leading spirits, arrested one of the magistrates, fined him fifty dollars, and detained him until he paid up. Then the outraged magistrate invoked the aid of the army and navy at the coast. The Alarm Given No telegraph wires spanned the country from mountain to sea in those days, but a "runner" took the news "down river." He appears to have stopped at every grogshop en route, and by the time he had sampled the whisky of the road-houses between Yale and New Westminster his story of conditions along the golden bars farther up was sensational, nol to say alarming. The yarn reached the ears of the authorities somewhat in this wise : "A notorious ex-judge : to wit, Ned McGowan, an outlaw of the worst character, was at the bottom of a conspiracy to overthrow British power on the Pacific and to annex British Columbia to the United Slates. With I Ibis object in view he, si the bead of as desperate a gang of villains as ever went unhanged, had plotted to seize the country. As a first move in this direction a magistrate iiad been arrested. McGowan and a dangerous body of men of his stripe were preparing to defy British arms and raise the Stars and Stripes!" That news, sounding as it did like a dispatch from the firing line, so alarmed the Gold Commissioner at Hope that he sent a messenger post haste to report "this terrible state of affairs" to Colonel Richard Clement Moody, of the Royal Engineers. Moody and his men had but recently been sent out from Great Britain by Colonial Secretary Sir Edward Bul- wcr-Lytton, and they were just aching for a little bit of trouble as a change from humdrum work in the piping times of peace. That also was the condition of the sailors and marines over at Victoria, under the command of Captain Richards. When word was brought to the governor of the colony regarding the Yale rebellion every sailor boy at Victoria volunteered to go up the Fraser to quell the "rebellion." blamed fuss was all about. The Gold Commissioner confessed that the news of the rebellion had been greatly exaggerated; in fact, he wasn't any I.,,, sure that there had been any re- bellion to speak of. The colonel of the Royal Engineers having stjirted to go to Yale and being on his way, determined not to retreat. When he reached Yale he found, to the great regret of his men, that there was nothing doing in the uprising line and that no plot existed to tack British Columbia on to Uncle Hani's broad domain. Wound Up With Champagne No| McGowan couldn't resist the pleasute of giving the colonel the laugh. The army man, looking for trouble, berbaps, chose to consider that the ex-judge of California had insulted him, and lor a moment it looked as if there might lie an order given for pistols for tw., and coffee for one, duelling slid being rife on the border in those exciting day:. However, McGowan possessed the rare ability of being able to apologize handsomely and to lose nothing by It. He not only did this, but be gave the officers of the army and navy a champagne collation. The wine cost birr about thirty dollars a bottle, but it made the Britishers unbend, so that McGowan considered it worth 'be money. This feast marked the end of "Nee'. McGowan's war," as it came to be called. It was the most bloodless war on record; in fact, the only thing that was spilled was a little champagne, Ned carelessly knocking over a glass when he rose to propose the toast of "The Army and Navy." MR. M. A. BEACH IS AN OPTIMIST Leading Main Street Man Enthuses Over Future .South Vancouver needs merchants of the type of M. A. Beach, the boot and shoe man at the corner of Twenty-sixth Avenue and Main Street. Though an oldtimer in Vancouver, Mr. Beach only awakened to the commercial advantages of the South Vancouver district less than two months ago. Straightway he established in the busy Main Street district, and the M. A. Beach Boot and Shoe Store is such an emporium as might grace the busiest corner on Granville or Hastings Street. "I believe," Mr. Beach stated some days ago, "that Main Street, from False Creek to the River, will be the Mr. M. A. Beach Hudson's Bay Company Helped They couldn't all go. but several companies of marines, sappers, miners and police wcre ordered to Yale to uphold the majesty of the British flag. When they reached Fort Langley they wcre joined by half- breeds and Indians, loaned by Chief I Factor James Murray Y'ale, the Hud- j son's Bay Company man for whom the Fraser River town was named. Before the force reached Flope the Gold Commissioner there learned that he had been made the victim of a "false alarm." He was therefore somewhat embarrassed when Colonel Moody hurried in one bright morning and demanded to know what the main business thoroughfare of Greater Vancouver in ten years' time." Mr. Beach is a whole-souled booster and a grind business man. The outstanding feature of the Beach Store is the window display. At great expense the fronts of the store have been so stocked and lighted as to charm the eye by day and by night. At 444 Main Street, opposite the City Hall, M. A. Beach owns another boot and shoe store. His attention, however, is being concentrated on the South Vancouver department of the business. To Greta And where the dreaming waters go, And blending grasses wave and How, Just where they leave the shining bay, And through the meadow wind away; And in the brook the sparkling trout Dart to and fro and wheel about. And where the water lilies while Break into view, a gorgeous sight; And all around the laughing bay Bright song birds trill their roundelay. And just beneath the surface lies The calm reflection of the skies; While care goes sailing far away Beyond the outer port of day In argosies that pale and dim Upon the ether's utmost rim : Here shall our boat at anchor rest, No tide to stir the glassy crest, And while away an afternoon Above the mirrored skies of June. ���J. W. BURNS. Poor Smith "Smith is ill in bed, I hear." "Yes���smoked a cigar from wrong pocket." the AH our Spring Boots are now in, and we have one of the best assorted stocks for Men to be found out of the city, and all at money-saving prices.��� H. Pughe, 4292 Main Street. >x's Phone: Fraser 87 Fo Pioneer Hardware Fly time is coming. Get ready for your Screen Doors, all sizes, front $1.25 to $2.50 each, and Hinges and all Fixtures. Screen Windows, 15c to 60c, all sizes. Screen Wire, to repair your old Doors and Screens, in all widths. Garden Tools: Rakes, Spades, Shovels, Digging Forks, Lawn Mowers, etc. Martin-Senour's 100 per cent, pure Mixed Paint, in 40 different colors, that will never fade. International Stains and Varnishes Corner Fraser and Ferris Road T. and S. G. FOX, Props. W. H. IRVING, Mgr. Imperial Sale Stables H. M. VASEY, PROP. High-class Drivers, Express and Heavy Horses always on Sale Furniture Moving Express and Heavy Teaming done Corner Fraser and 47th Avenue Phone : Fraser 85 A. W. WHITE FRASER STREET Sand For Sale��� Good, fresh-water sand. S. E. corner 43rd Avenue and Main Street C. WESTOBY Buy Your Dry Goods in South Vancouver Ave^ueX��G&eKdfy ��fl��d VaU,CS y��U *" at the Fraser Ladies' Tailored Waists, in neat white vesting. Our price. .$1 75 Ladies' Low-necked, Kimona-sleeved Waists, made of the best ginghams, in neat checks and stripes. Our price, each 95c A good Ladies' Hose value : Black Silk Lisle (Hermsdorf f'ye). P*>r SOc Boys' strong hose, all sizes (ribbed), pair 7 715c From the men's department : Men's Black Cashmere Sox, pair ?5 An extra fine Llama Sock, pair 35 Men's Soft and Stiff Hats. All prices.'.'.'.7.7.7.7 ' 85c'to $3 00 Including the famous Buckley guaranteed hat It will pay you to give our Millinery department a call. Cole's Dry Goods Store Fraser and 48th Avenue House to Rent: 6-Room Modern Bungalow, $20 per month���Apply Mr. C. B. Murray, Care "The Chinook." SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1912. GREATER VANCOUVFV CHINOOK ELEVEN Nicholls Electric Co. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS House Wiring, Fixtures, Bells and Telephones. Electric Signs 28th Avenue and Main Streets South Vancouver Phone F. 1566 Brown Bros. & Co. Ltd. Florists and Nurserymen Vancouver, B. C. Stores : 48 Hastings Street East. Phone : Seymour 988 401 Granville Street. Phone : Seymour 5727 Greenhouses : 21st Avenue and Main Street. Phone : Fairmont 796 Victoria : 1007 Government Street Hammond Long-distance phone 17 S. Johnson G. Johnson Johnson Bros. GENERAL SHEET-METAL WORKERS FURNACES A SPECIALTY (Installed by Experts) Cornice, Skylights and Roofing Electric Signs and all kinds Brass and Copper Fixtures Corner 27th Ave. & Main St., South Vancouver Takar Singh Main Street and Ferris Road Lots Cleared One Thousand a Month Increase in Population Remarkable Gain in the Growth of South Vancouver ���Sixty-nine Miles of Water Mains An offi. i.il report presented at the last meeting of the Municipal Council of South Vancouver itated that the population was increasing at the rate of one thousand a month. In this or any other community a pure and plen tiful water supply is absolutely essen lial ti> tin- well being and comfort of the people. Ii therefore follows that given the supply, large sums of money nave to be expended to take it through the mains to the homes of the pei pie Sixty nine miles "I Water main', for the five wards of the municipality constitute the present supply, and the large area covered is accounted for \n the fact thai 10 many residences ���"' isolated. This is always the '���<"' where rapid progress has lie11 thi mosl striking feature. Al ������'����� Prea <'in rate of progress, ho/cver, the blanks in a majority o; the main avenues will sh ,rtlv be flled up. Thi n, without the com of ��tra mains, the revenue will be largely augmented. The clearing of roads and the making of new strv'ls is another matter i of urgent net/ to which the council !arc applying ohcmsclves. A large sum uf money i�� heing expended, on which i ratepayer-1 will reap the benefit later. On December 31. 1911, the Municipality >t South Vancouver had sixty, nine miles of water mains and 301 hydrant*, apportioned as follows : Miles Hydrants Ward I 14 Ward II 16 Ward III 13 Ward IV 12 Ward V 14 Total .69 SO :\ 68 301 The number of services installed during the year was 2.754. The amount paid to the City of Vancouver for water was $27,212.21, and the revenue $36,999.24. The following figures show the progress of the work since its commencement in April. 1910, to December 31, 1911 :��� Miles Miles Total 1910 1911 Mains laid 76 69 149 Services installed .2007 2754 4754 Hydrants installed . 132 169 301 Amount paid for water in "J910, $16,024.17; 1911, $27,212.21; total, $43,- 236 38 Revenue, >""��� 19,293.52; 1911, $36,99974; tot/- $46,292.76 It will 1,.- teen V ''"' figures given in tin Superintr">cnt'�� report that the municipality '���- growing so rapidly that it il no 4l) matter lo keep up with the wi*T ��upply, or rather the demand tV " "" ''"���' basis of 4754 .,,-,,,-,-., and allowing an average of . |,,-,���'��� ������- to a family, this makes a total /l 23,770 louli dependent on the wai,r supply daily. The amount of ur'er required at the present time, flowing sixty gallons per head, is 1,- 126,200 .iall.ni per day Quite recent I) storage tanks and water towers have been erected in order to meet the gnat demand during the coming Bummer Especially is this reserve supply necessary in case of fire. In spite of this additional supply, it i- most essential that residents should I..- as careful as possible, and in no case allow water to run to waste. The revenue for the quarter ending March 31. 1911, was $6,096.76, and for the corresponding quarter of 1912. $17,964.61, showing an increase of S11.H6X. The number of services installed for the quarter ending March 31. 1911. was 313; for the corresponding period this year, 520���an increase 'if 207. In the fortnight ending April 30. 1912, no less than 6,250ft. of piping was laid; temporary mains 1192, and ten hydrants. L'p to last Saturday, May 11, the total length of water mains was 156 miles, and the number of hydrants 400. The South Vancouver water sup- 1 ply consists of one six-inch connec- i Hon at Sixteenth avenue main, from the City of Vancouver. There is also a connection at Commercial street. There arc two wells at the Municipal Hall, and one on the C. P. R. properly. These is a 100,000 gallon tank al Central Park, a 75,000 gallon tank at the Municipal Hall, and one of 100,- 000 gallons in course of construction. The clearing of roads and the making of new streets- are progressing at an astounding pace. At the last meeting of the Council, work in this particular direction was passed for Ward I V which will cost SS6.974; in Ward 1, $23,847; Ward II, $4,243. In addition to this permanent work, plank walks are being laid on various streets at a cost ,,f thousands of dollars. SOUTH VANCOUVER- DELTA MOTOR LINE New Route to Ladner Long-felt Want Fills Trade between South Vancouver and the fertile areas of the Delta has been given an impetus by the introduction of a motor-bus service from the car terminus on Fraser Street to Richmond. Ladner and Boundary Kay. Recently inaugurated by 11. M. Vasey, of the Imperial Stables. Forty- niinh Avenue and Fraser Street, the motor-line has met with a great patronage. To Fraser Street alone the new service will mean much, and Mr. Vasey has received the endorsement of such important organizations as the Fraser Street Improvement Association. From the Fraser Street car terminus three round trips are made daily into the Delia districts. The lirst car leaves South Vancouver at 7.15 a.m. Other cars leave at 1.15 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. Passengers from the city'may make connections with the Ladner motor- bus by taking a Fraser Street car at the corner of Hastings and Main. Mr. Vasey states that the service seems to be a great benefit to the Delta farmers doing business in Vancouver, and the cars, since the opening of the direct and fast route, have been crowded to capacity. Myt "Say, here's an original baseball story. ������How's that?" "Hero wins the game in the eighth innings instead of the ninth." A Family Trait "I see there is some talk on the question of abolishing capital punish ment. Would you vote to abolish it?" "No sir! Capital punishment was good enough for my ancestors and it is good enough for me." The Leading City Lumber Co. <fl On the North Arm of the Fraser River, the LEADING CITY LUMBER COMPANY occupies one. of the best sites in the best manufacturing locality in the West. q The LEADING CITY LUMBER COMPANY is South Yancouver's newest industry, l| Mr. A. F. Fawcett ami his associates have invested $25,000 in the mill, which will form the nucleus of a threat industry. <I The LEADING C1TV LUMBER COMPANY is prepared to take orders for carload lots of sash and door kiln dried stock. Mill and Office: South Vancouver, B. C. G. E. McBride v & Co. w In the Spring a housewife's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of paint. Paint covereth a multitude of sins. Rickety is the house that is not painted properly. Paint yours���and your neighbor paints his fence, too If you don't set the example in painting and beautifying your place, the whole street is apt to go to the dogs. We are pushing paints. We are handling SHERWIN - WILLIAMS PAINTS. We are selling the SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS to particular people. We sell SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS at our Main Street Store. We sell SHERWIN- WILLIAMS PAINTS at our Fraser Street Store. South Vancouver people are the kind of customers who insist on SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS. PIONEER INDUSTRY ON THE NORTH ARM Model Plant of the Dominion Creosoting Co., Ltd. The pioneer industrial enterprise on the North Arm of the Fraser River is the 11*.minion Creosoting Company Limited, which holds the distinction of having not only one of the largest plants of its kind in the Dominion of i Canada, but of being the possessors ol the only creosoting machinery ever built in this country for a like industry. With a plant which is a model j one in every respect, and which i< the j last word in mechanical advancement and modernity, the Dominion Creo soting Company Limited easily ranks among the foremost industrial enterprises in British Columbia. The plant covers a site of twenty- one acres, with 12511 feet of water- frontage on the North Arm of the Fraser River. Daily the cut of lumber (all of which goes into paving blocks i aggregates 75,000 feet of board measure. With the manufacture each day of ten hours of 711,11110 wood paving blocks, the annual output of the plant is approximately 4511.(1011 square or superficial yards of paving, which is enough to pave 20 miles of street 40 feet wide. The cash value of the output of paving blocks per annum is in the neighborhood of half a million dollars. In addition to the manufacture of paving blocks, the Dominion Creosoting Company manufactures creosoted piles, the company having just com Dieted a contract with the Great Northern Railway for supplying piles for their new wharf on Burrard Inlet. Last year the company shipped about 150 cars of paving blocks, as well as a large amount of creosoted timber. to points on the prairies. Their creo soted timber is being used exclusively in all the large bridges which the city of Winnipeg is building over the Reil River and over their railway yards. The company employs about 90 men in the manufacture of its different products, which represents an annual payroll of between $70,000 and $80,000. Of the men employed, between fifteen and twenty are continually engaged in making additions and improvements lo the property. It is a significant fact that c\ery piece of machinery in the entire plant, including the sawmill, is of Canadian make. I'lie creosoting retorts and creosoting storage plants were all built in Vancouver by the Vancouver Engineering Works. One of these cylinders is 100ft. long by 7yiit in diameter and is made of J^in. boilerplate, ."vs before stated, this plant is the only one of its kind in Canada which has had every part of its machinery and equipment built in the Dominion. The total investment in the site and plant is about $400,000. The construction of the plant was commenced before the B. C. E. R. had built its W'estmiuster-Eburne line, and the I operation of the plant started simul- taneously with the operation of this ! connecting link of the electric railway. Not only has the company installed every known device for the saving of labor, but every provision has been made for the comfort and well-being of its various employees. Separate bouses are now under construction for the married men. and although the plant is nine miles distant from the centre of the city of Vancouver, the houses which arc being erected will have running water, com plete plumbing and electric light���in other words, will be as complete as the most modern home in Vancouver or South Vancouver. Paint, The Sherwin-Williams PREPARED Made to paint buildings with, outside and inside. Covers Most. Wears Longest. Looks Best. There is only one thing that is as necessary to a front verandah as a fresh coat of paint. That one thing is a hammock. Young men have been known to write sonnets on the HAMMOCKS that are sold in the McBRIDE STORES. When you have painted the inside of the house and have given the kitchen a coat of enamel, let us supply you with SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOWS. We will sell you the best STOVES that can be bought anywhere in the country. We carry everything in HARDWARE, from tacks upward. We carry the clean and easily-kept-clean ENAMEL KITCHEN UTENSILS. All in allr our Stores are pretty well stocked with every article that comes under the head of hardware. Corn er Sixteenth Avenue and Main Street Phone: Fairmont 899 Corner 49th Ave. & Fraser Street id ,r re d. er ���" 1 TWELVE GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY. MAY 18, 1912 BASEBALL Northwestern League Vancouver vs. Seattle WEEK OF MAY 20 Morning and Afternoon games on May 24 10.30 am. and 3. p m. Weekday games 4 o'clock Saturday afternoons, 3 o'clock LACROSSE Vancouver vs. New Westminster--1912 VANCOUVER HOME GAMES: June I, June 15. July 1. July 20, August 3. August 17, August 24, and September 14. Season tickets for above .james. entitling holders to the same ^eats tor every game, will be on sale at Harry Godfrey's Sporting Goods Store, 132 Hastings street West, on and after May 20. Thornton Bros. First-class Horseshoers and General Blacksmith Workers. First Lane east of Main, between 25th and 26th Avenues Kenneth Fraser ARCHITECT 520 Metropolitan Building (Student at the Beaux Arts) HARBOR SCHEME IS OUTLINED (Continued from Page 1' In: satisfied with o sail water from age, i.ui musl have a fresh water frontagi as well He supposed there was no use in crying over spill milk, I on if they had adopted a spirit of cooperation years ago mom y would have been saved. Tiny should have looked into the future Reverting to the proposed harbor improvements, he said there should 1 te huge har bor encircling the city, running from \\ estminster Junction right around ��� In- entire peninsula, Dr. Elliott S. Rowc, of the Greater Vancouver Progress Club, next addressed the meeting in a brilliant speech. 11 is opening sentence, "I am glad to find the Municipal Hall still ere," was evidently full of signific ..me. for ihe audience laughed loudly and long Proceeding, he was u'ad to see thai such o large number were interested in the progress and (level opmenl of the community. The Harbor Question The harbor question was one ol jlirst importance, and il would require the combined intelligence, and the best u~e ol thai intelligence, to solve the problem of its development. Let them see how much of a harbor they needed. Behind and reaching clear across the better part of the continent they had the richest grain fields in the world. The eastern gate WBB too far away to be effective, and the conditions there were not good enough for the wheal shippers. The winters spoilt it, and the spout was nol big enough. The great wheal country demanded transportation, and the fact that it got ii was testimony of its richness, which none could gainsay. If, however, the people of thai country lacked the intelligence necessary, then it proved they were not lit for so good a country. The great traffic in grain must come to market by way of the Pacific and by reason of that process by which commerce followed the law of least resistance. The easiest road lay through Vellowhead Pass, down the Fraser River to Vancouver. A Mighty Port The port would be a mighty one, because Nature had so ordained it. Nothing could alter its destiny. Therefore the very best work should be done on its development. There should be no cheese-paring in expense, and Canada should contribute liberally towards its construction. Vancouver was a city with a great future, and the needs of generations to come must be borne in mind, lie urged them not to let the corpora li.ms grab any more of the water from; b it was nol wise- to confine heir attentions to corporations alone Aa, individual would grab just as 'iui-l;ly and hold on jusi .is tenaciously toapjrthing be could get. He as serted bat there wen- ways open even now to Jie waterfront, and urged then to ke.p i���i,, |,,,|,| ,,f theirs. He be lieved the oalTic would conn, even if there wen no Panama Canal. He deprecated tin lu-eessiiv foi pilots. and urged the lationalization of the port. He emphhsjzed the fact that the wrong thing w,-, never cheap, and the cost nf the li.irl.,r ought not to be the determining Itctor. Canada was rich enough to do i and it musl nol be said that it WOuk cOit loo much. The very best thin, musl be done, whatever that was. 'p,, plans should be so broad, so compressive, and so capable of being develops as to meet all possible interests ,n,l needs of the future. It was an ass | of tremendous importance, and Ottawa should remember there were two sides to a continent. Vancouver should be enriched by every legitimate means; made Btrong in military power, and also in a mercantile sens, The people should insist upon a development that would make every fool of waterfront valuable. South Vancouver should see that nothing was alienated which was rightfully hers. In the past Vancouver had lost waterfront by a series of motions so quick that they were impossible to follow. "When next," he concluded, "you let go any of your waterfront. Bee lo it that it is done slowly, so that you can follow the motions and see it going." The speaker sat down amidst great cheering. Captain W. P. Stewart, of the Ebume Hoard of Trade, spoke on harbor development. President Hodgson requested energetic ratepayers to join the Hoard of Trade, and the singing of the National Anthem concluded the proceedings. BIG LACROSSE GAME, MAY 24 ffi WITH UU THE BUNCH TO THE BRUNSWICK POOL ROOMS CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH VANCOUVER WATERWORKS DEPARTMENT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS THE USE OF WATER lor lawns, gardens, streets and sidewalk sprinkling is strictly prohibited. Any persons violating this rule will subject themselves to having the water turned off and leave themselves liable to be charged with wilfully wasting the water supplied. J. MULLETT, Waterworks Superintendent GODDARD & SON LTD. Goddard & Son Limited have had many real estate transactions during the last week, which have been spread over many districts. They have sold some fine fruit and market garden land in Surrey, just across from the Scott Road and Delta, at $ 125 per acre. Within a few minutes of this new subdivision there is the finest farm land in British Columbia, which occupies a beautiful location near Boundary Hay. The purchaser was Mr. Fred Pindon, who recently arrived from Calgary. Their branch office at Cedar Cottage has been busy selling builders' lots; many have been sold from $750 to $150(1 each, and at Collingwood $400 up. Hurnaby has had its share, and this firm, who specialize there, are very pleased with the results. Health Inspector Pengclly announces that the municipal garbage system has been perfected and will commence operations on June 1. This bylaw will prevent the deposit of any garbage on any vacant or occupied ground, and all garbage will be collected at 10 cents per can. The Secretaries of all sporting organizations in South Vancouver are i.ivtteo to send reports ol games, meetings, etc., to the Srorting E.litor lor insertion in this paper. There is no charge (or the insertion ol such information tion. Another week and the Vancouver and New Westminster teams will again be into the thick of the fray. From all indications the rivalry will In as keen as ill years past. The Vancouver team will show a number of changes from that team which brought the Minto Cup lo Vancouver, bul lo a large extent it will embrace a big percentage of the players who put that citv on tin lacrosse map for all lime. There will be but few changes in the lineup of the New Westminster team, and it will be no surprise if the Salinonbellies field nearly the same team which upheld their colors a year ! ��go. "Hun" Clarke has thrown in his lo. with the RedshirtS, but when the teah comes up to the mark for the opeiiiig engagement his will possibly be the Mily new face on the line-up. The In.t game will be played in New Westminster on the 24th Inst, J and all roads will lead to that centre for ihe match. Both the Vancouver :and WestmitlStei teams have been ; down lo bard WCXfc for sonic time, and they will be able to go the full distance in mid-seasor form. ' Westminster is determined to wipe out the stigma which atlacres to its j name in losing its grip on the Minto Cup, while there is just as much anxiety in Vancouver to make the cup secure for another season, South Vancouver will soon play an important part in Canada's national game if the formation of a strong intermediate league is any indication oi j the future. The South Vancouver Lacrosse League (which embraces several teams I has just been organized and a great deal of enthusiasm is be- i ing displayed. This organization will | do much to bring Ihe national game into a state- of popularity in this district. It is also worthy of mention that the various athletic organizations in connection with the different schools of the municipality are doing a great service to the youth of South Van- couver in inculcating a healthy conception of sport. * * * The price talks. While players who will represent the various teams playing Canada's national game have been very silent this spring, the inflation of salaries has made a noise like a millionaire's bank-roll. The size of the wallet has determined where the majority of the men will throw in their allegiance this season, and while it is not a reassuring condition, the fact remains that many of them were simply out in the open market to be taken up by the highest bidder. To fix where such a condition will eventually land Canada's national game does not require the vision of a prophet. Canada's sporting proclivities are no doubt strong and virile, with a fixed determination to give a proportionate amount of support to all healthy outdoor amusements, but neither this country nor the sporting element in particular can afford to appease a millionaire's appetite on a bank clerk's -alary. The effort of the newly formed la crosse trust in ihe Baft ha- no doubt brought matters to a ciisis. and the present warfare is but a test of the strength of the Coast and the Bait Up to the present Con Jones has been abb- to import what player! he de | sired at his leisure, and naturally the | inroads of ihe Coast magnate have bi en resented with tin' resultant war fare. The present warfare will be a eostly matter to both parties, and but i signalize! a speedy termination of this expcniivc experiment. Next year will almost certainly see the formation of a commission which will control professional lacrosse in all points in tin Dominion This Commission will have a "real deal lo say upon the question of ownership of players, and the problem of salaries which may seriously cinb.na-s lome of ihe clubs ibis season will be automatically settled, Certainly the salaries of some of tin- players this year have soared altogether out of reason, and if the commission doe- nothing else but put the services of players ill all parts of the country on more or less of an equitable basis it will have performed a great service. * * * Despite a series of accidents to players whilst might well take the heart out of ��� i manager, the Vancouver baseball K... lI the time of writing looks like the class of the Northwestern League. Ii is one of the fortunes of the game to posses, a team which can go through the season with a minimum number of accidents to player-. It is a strange thing too. thai in baseball usually one of the teams in a league carries the brunt of the accidents which generally fall to the lot of the orgamza tion. Vancouver is carrying the burden just now. though the Victoria club is likewise having its share of 'oard luck. Strangely, too, both the Canadian clubs are running hard for the honors at Ihe present time, and uiidtr such handicaps, if they keep up the pace, the southern clubs will have difficulty in heading them off. Undoubtedly the showing of the Victoria club under the leadership of Lou Nordyke has been the outstanding feature of the race in the Northwestern League. The Islanders seem to have caught the spirit of winning, and from being despised runners-up they are fighting every game at the expense of all the teams in the circuit. The accident to Nordyke the other day, which will put the heavy- hitting manager out of the game for probably the balance of the season, is a serious blow, and is to be regretted, for Ihe presence of this player on the Vies line-up has had a wide influence on their showing. WHEN YOU WANT AN RUCTION SALE or to buy lirst class FURNITURE do not forget the "Auction Mart" through the marble corridor In every D. L. we have LOTS and are well known as the PIONEER AGENTS of Cedar Cottage Office at station G)DHDARD&SDN City Offices and "Property Mart" 12.1 Pender St. W., 6pp. new "World" Block Established in England 1HK2 Hans llallberg's three new stores at Main and Twenty-sixth avenue are Hearing Completion, Messrs. Sloan and Allen, grocers, will occupy the corner store. J. D. Marston Builder and Contractor Joiner and Cabinet Maker Show Caso, Store and Ofi'ice Fixtures, Sash, Doors. Frames, Etc, Estimates given on all classes of work 3644 COMMERCIAL STREET CEDAR COTTAGE Phone : Fairmont "89 South Vancouver Transfer EXPRESS & BAGGAGE J. WILLIAMS Cor. Ross and Bodwell Rd. Res. Phone . Fraser 116 Cedar Cottage Sales Stable EXPRESS and DRAY David McMillan . Proprietor Two New Subdivisions COLLINGWOOD Choice Building Lots Property in Collingwood is advancing rapidly. Houses, Stores, and Schools are building in every direction, and the time to buy is NOW, at the easiest terms obtainable We can offer you LOW PRICES, FINEST LOCATION, and EASIEST TERMS. Look at the map below and pick out your lot quickly, as we have only 16 lots left in the two subdivisions, and th e terms are Close to the Ca.r== = N W Collingwood is only 20 minutes on the car. from the centre of the City, and this property is only 2 BLOCKS FROM THE CITY LIMITS. WelliN��.iON Road Water, Electric Light, Telephone, Sidewalks and good roads. 1 0�� ) 2 o in 3 0 O GO 5 o ��s to �� O to to IS 7 HOUSE. ��� 4 ��� 13 O 12 o o 1' 0 in rs m 10 0 'o 1^ 9 O V, 8 Eltheun Koad MOUSE n ��� ' - j#l Kj OFHCE5 A \ -o o THEATRE [house j 1 iO ft BOO 9 W 800 b a eoo 7 ft 800 0 ft 9oo UlMUi 5 �� 900 4 SOLD p om�� 3 5QLD 1 SOLD 5T0RE; 1 SOLD ti.C.C:. Pvy-- Van Ness Avenue (V U >s. A $50 Cash $10 Monthly Interest quarterly at 7 per cent. Don't wait, or you will be too late. We sold our last subdivision in TEN DAYS office;, of B*ILCy TELroRDfcCO LTD Bailey, Telford & Company Limited Head Office : 317 PENDER ST. WEST, VANCOUVER Branch Office : Collingwood East Station
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