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BC Historical Newspapers
Smyth, F.J., 1872-
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THE PRINCETON 21st Year No. 16 PRINCETON, B M FRIDAt, APRIL 23, 1920. PER YEAR : $2.50 Cash Single Copy 5c. Princeton District Prospectors to Meet Hgfc'.W. Mulholland, of Nelson, president of the Prospectors' Protective Association or B. C.,- came up from Keremeos last week end'. with R. H. Carmichael and held a preliminary meeting with the object of forming a branch of the organizatioin in Princeton:. C. O. Day was elected acting secretary and he in turn has sent out Tigticesj calling for an, organization lyijpmeetmg 011 Tuesday, May 4th,< ^The tgjg- meeting will be held at the court house fir -and it is expected that a membership of between 75 and |g3 will be got tci- gether. The district will take iu besides Princeton, the camps of Copper I Mountain, Granite Creek, Coalmont, Tulameen, and as far down the river as the Bromley place, i Ponits below the Bromley place will be covered by >the Keremeos ^organization. This association is a good, live organization, and has already accomplished some good for the prospector, such as the issuing to him of powder by the government at cost, the establishing of a mining school during the winter months, and the right to be given the report of the district engineer's on his '-property. Among the objects #^-sought after by the organization is the establishing of,a testing and sampling plant. Legislation will be asked .for covering cases where a returned soldier is in partnership wth a nan who has not served his county. That is.in cases where the latter fails to keep Up his share for assessment, the defaulted half automatically goes to the returned man. Kip More Details of Coalmont Wedding (By the Star Correspondent) Further details are furnished The Star of the weddng of JamesSmart a.nd Miss Ethel Holni&s at fcoalmont on Thursday ofTasTweek. The wedding took place at the residence of W. H. Holmes, and the bride was given away by her father. Her bridesmaids were her sister, Miss Edna, and Miss Peggie Henderson, of Vancouver. Thomas Holmes-acted as best man for the groom. The tride was attired in white georgette crepe and silk veil and orange blossoms.~-||\Her going away dress was a Taupe tailor made. Miss Henderson was dressed in^wihte silk and Miss Edna Holmes ija-Cfop nhagen blue crepe de chene. Tfceyoung couple received many beautiful gifts and their many friends at Coalmont wish them all happiness. .Among thosse present were Mrs. W..T. Smart, Mrs. W. P Nelson, Mrs. Cook and daughters the Misses Johnston, Miss Dolly Water man, Isaac McTavish Hugh Holmes and Mr. Ramsay,i§p.The' young couple left for,Vancouver on their honeymoon and will be at home at Coalmont after April 25th. L. N. Marcotte has secured the contract for 200,000 feet of mining timber for the coal company operating near here. Thomas Holmes has left for the coast, where he will attend school. MINING ITEMS There has been a marked falling off in the coal production of the Crow's Nlest Pass Coal Field of late, largely for the reason, no doubt, that comparatively little is required for coke making in comparison with the demands of previous years. At present the ovens at Fernie are idle, those or Michel alone being activeo. Diamond drilling is to be ' undertaken this season by the Provincial Department of Mines in the Franklin Camp, npar Grand Forks. P. B. Free i^nd, who will supervise tne work, has reported"that several properties might be explored in this section with promise of good results. Preparations -are in progress for an early start. The dismantling of the Granby mines is "now actively in progress. The first car for the removal of machinery will be taken to Phoenix on May 1st and it is expected that the work of dismantling will be completed by June -30th. v;Sont|&re&f . the railway roadbed will have to be repaired in the meantime.. As soon as the machinery is removed the railway steel will also iikely be taken up, it is stalled Chas. Blank, who for the past year nas. been working the placer beds 01 Granite Creek, was in town last week. His ground is below Charles Lambert's holdings, about opposite Coalmont, and during the past year his cleanups.maae him good wages and a bank account besides. He 'carries around a small bottle contining several good sized nuggets and some platinum. Years ago Mr. Blank had some promising claims in th Phoenix camp. Grossmith Concert leased the People Warren Resigns ■ as X V. R. Head (Penticton Herald) Rumors, current in railway circles this week are to the effect that President J J. Warren of the Kettle Valley has resigned his position in order to give his complete attention to the affairs of thje Trail Ooncolidated, of which he.is now the heac-: - J§|5 It is..said the neAy president will be Vi'ce-Piesident^D. ;C. Coleman of the C. P. R., with head quarters at Winnipeg. Mr. Coleman is also" president of the E. & N. line on the Island. Whether this is a move in the dir ection of complete absorption of the K. V. R. by the parent line has not been made clear. IPfe Pip Repairing Branch Ry. Line to Allenby Work has commenced this„w.e.ek putting the railway line between Princeton and Allenby in repair. For some, time no trains have been running over this line, but now witn. thejfopening of spring and '(The renewal of activity at Allenby the-line, will once more be put in good shape for operating trains. RAILWAY LABORERS KILLED A crowded house and with many people standing'greeted Leslie Grossmith the English entertainer, at the Princess Theatre Tuesday evening. Mr. Grossmith started off by t laying the the concerto in G minor by Bethoven, prefixing it by telling of the first time ne had heard it played by his teacher, who was also at the same^- time instructing a.girl named Nelie. Mitchell, who is now Mm. Melba, the famous operatic singer. The next teature on the program was the playing by Mr. Grossmith of the third movement of Donezetti's Don Pa septal e," .with his left hand nly, all the pants being.given so dis dhctly that no one who was ne^-j&atch- .ng would have believed that both hands were not being used.i-. I Hiss impersonage of Mr. Brown, a country curate, was- humorous in the extreme, and was folowed by thereh- dering on the piano of a march of his own composition;, which caled forth unstinted applause from the audience, as for that matter, did everyy selection given by Mr, "Grossmith.. Perhaps che best offering of all wa^Jthe dramatic touch when Mr. Quilp^yof the Old Curiosity Shop, of Dickens was very -ibly portrayed. In Edwin Broods, the violinist, Mr. Grossmith has splendid supper*: j This yc.ung man has good stage presence, and has the technic of an artist in solo playing. His violin numbers included Elge's "Salute d'Amour," "Bercuse," from Jocelyn, and a Polish dance. All of his selections were warmly appla .d- ed by his hearers. ^; After the -show, many attended the jaance-an the Odd .Fellows" hall,' and were again given a musical treat by Mr. Grosmith and Mr. Brooks. • Mr. Grossmith signified his intention of moving his headquarters from Calgary to Vancouver. He stated also that he expected to come bade through this part of the country again, when he will stage the well known play, The Private Secretary." ..Tickets for the concert were sold by the children of the public school, and the school fund was enriched to the extent of $30.|f||| SfSf Four Italian laborers were lulled and one seriously injured Friday evening by an explosion of dynamite at Padgett's' camp near Salmon- river, about twenty-five miles from Vernon. The men were workihg at a rock cut on the construction of the- Kamloops-Vernon branch of the C. N. R. It appears that three sets of ""coyote holes" were charged wi'tii dynamite. Two of these went off but the third hung fire., Shortly after the men re-' turned to 'this hole the charge, coursist- ing of sixteen cases of dynamite, exploded, instantly killing three of them, while another sustained injuries from which be. died-in.a_£ew houui. Land Settlement ;Jjjj j| Board Reorganized Victoria—Complete reorganization of the British Columbia Land- Settlement Board commenced by the passing of and order-in-council abolishing the department, in its present con- stitiuted form. The new arrangement will provide for a superintendent who in the -person of Colonel R. D Davies who will now be directly responsible to the minister..of .agriculture and through hint ^ the provincial execu tive.„ 'SJlfr lf8s*§§§§s In making the announcement, Hon. ,.E.,D. Barrow stated that the former members of the board will now be relieved of their collective responsibility for the operations of the board. Henceforward each individual director—the name previously applies to the board chairman's associates—will be responsible only for his particular district and all recommendations in connection therewith Will be submitted to the su-. pertatendnent whose collaboration with the minister of agriculture will be incidental to action on the part of the government. In commemoration of the one hundred and'first anniversary of the Independent NOrder 01 Odd Fellows, Princeton Lodge No. 52 wilf;celebrate the event on Monday, April 2.6th, in their hall. They extend an invitation to all sojourning Odd Fellows and Re- bekahs. There will be dancing, cards and a luncheon served. C. Summers' is over in Alberta buying cattle. This has been the most backward soring in. many years. T, G. Wanless was over from Penticton the first of the week. Miss Esther Swansoii \z over at Greenwood visiting with friends. The Allneby football team will come down next Sunday afternoon.and play the local team. ©le Berg is going around with his rm in a sling as a result of a fall, dislocating his shoulder. James R. Brown, government and official administrator, oi Fairview, was j.n Princeton yesterday. f§*Js Rev. Father Bellot will say mass av 'St. Peter's Catholic churcn on Sunday, April 25th, at 8:30 a. m. "MrsT-idy; who. has been in the hos- rcm her vacation and is again at her •Id position in the telephone-office. . Joe Gibson, and Nobel Ryder were here this week buying horses for their candies in the Chilliwack valley. Mr. Tidy, who has been in lite hospital here for some time, left Wednesday for her home ac Keremeos. J. A. McLeod, manager of the Prince ton Co-Operative Store, made a business trip to Vancouver during the week. - ..." Lome A. Campbell, of Rossland, general manager of the West Kootenay Power . & Light Company, was in 'Princeton yesterday. T.' C. Brooke has returned from Van- 30uver and Will spend some time here assisting H. Knighton, who recently purchased his place near town. Mrs. Logsdon and daughter Mildred left Wednesday for Vancouver to join Mr. Logsdoni. The family will probaply locate on the coast. G. P. Jones and wife and son Gorher and Harry Barnes oaine up *rom Hed- ey Tuesday afternoon, returning in che evening. >H. R. Van Wagenen, general man ager of the Canada. Copper Corporation, is expected back from Denver, Colorado, about the 10th of May. Chris Tcbiassen, better- known as Tobd," of Grand Fortes, is a guest at ..he Tulameen. He is well known "in j :he Boundary,.having extensive interests in the Franklin camp; Next Sunday evening the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will attend Presbyterian church services in a body, in icommemoration of the 101st anniversary of the founding of the order. G. W. A. Willet, ledger keeper in the Bank of Montreal here, has been transferred to the branch at Enderby, and a man from Kamioops is coming to take his place',.re^5ty Norman V. Rothwell is now assistant to Constable C. F. Evans of the "rovincial police here. Mr. Rothwell was for three years overseas, and was a sergeant at the time of his discharge Mrs. Faulds, who has been here for some time visiting at the Home of her daughter, Mrs". McCaffery, left Monday for Alberta, where another daughter resides. Dr. .McCaffery took her as far as Penticton In his car. T. F. Naylor, of. Vancouver, is now with the Princeton Drug & Book Store. Mr. Naylor. was overseas where, he .served some time iii. tne dispensing department, as' well as with the lighting forcest -, life Members of committees in connection with the forthcoming Chautauqua in Princeton will. meet at J, Nathan's 'store next Monday evening, April 26th, at 8 iyelock to 'discuss their work in. hand. 3^§E Ronald Hewat, who succeeds R. J. Stenson as government agent-at Kaslo, was* some years ago a provincial constable at Prihqeton.'-.. Her:Vas aJteaS; ward^ made government agent at Fernie. The January-temperature attending the English ' Church -social Monday* evening resulted in & financial frost,- but those 'who braved its rigors expressed themselves as amply rewarded for their efforts. *§JPi Construction work on the branch of railway between Allenby-and Copper Mountain is practisally -completed and most of the'labor gangs have been laid off.--©Witti;' exception of some bridge work the line is ready for the tracklayers. The gymnasium in, connection with the Parish Hall is now pretty well .equipped(.for 'teaching the children. The paraphernalia now includes parab lei bars, a horizontal bar, rings, punching bag, boxing gloves and dumbbells. The cost of this equipment, is close §|j $200. ^ 1|1||§ Another successful social in aid of the building fund ot the Presbyterian church was held last Friday 'evening in the Odd Fellows' hall. Games were played and there were instrumental and vocal selections. Those taking' part on the program were H. McCon- nnell, Joe Delprato, H. R. Knighton,, May Wells and F. J. Smyth; Dr.' Butler was master of ceremonies. The proceeds amounted to sotoe $60, |g| H. R. Plommer, purchasing agent for the Canada Copper Corporation at Allenby, was over at Greenwood last week eini business in collection with, the company's smelter at that place. Mrs. Plommer accompanied him on the trip. P. G. Wright; of Hedley, passed through town this week en route for Kamloops. Mrs. Wright's sister and her husband arrived from Ireland, and Mr. Wright's trip was for the purpose of meeting and escorting them to his home at Hedley. The Allenbyf Athletic Association has arranged to give a series of social dances. Friday is the day selected, and the first dance or the series is being held, this evening. The association may arrange later to build an open air dancing pavilion. llflS^i A strike has been started at Bptte by the I. W. W for Higher wages a six* hour day and the release of political prisoners. No ore is oeing hoisted by the various mines of the district, but the various companies are able to keep their pumps going and to othei- wise protect their properties. J. A. Wilson, a brother of F. P. Wilson, engineer on the Copper Mountain railw \y construction work, was lr»j Princeton for a few days. Mr.-Wilson holds the position of assistant inspector of dykes in this province. He was overseas during the war, and returned only recently from Palestine. P. J. Salvus, the contractor, came up from Chelan, Wash., in jg§ new Buick car the. first of the week. He was- accompanied by his brother, P. L. Salvus, who recently received his discharge from the U. S. army. They went from here by train to the co'a^ and when they come back to Princeton will return to Chelan in the.car. The road to Copper Mountain is now becoming fairly passable. During the winter some 20 families remained up theije, and for a time they got mail and supplies only once or twice. a week. The residents of the camp came through the winter in splendid shape and without a single case of sickness. Thirty-six children attended the school there all winter. J. Peck MacSwain, of The Star mechanical staff, returned to work yesterday morning after his holidays. During his vacation he spent some days down the valley, taking in' Hedley, Keremeos and Cawston. Peck once, crossed the burning sands -of the Saha- rah desert on the back of a camel, and he has treked Ithrougn the parching Death Valley on \ this continent. He He has been on shipboard when there was "water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drinlty' but for downright dryness he s/ys mat in all his experience he never struck a. place like Hedley. v Dairy Commissioner to Address Farmers Henry- Rive, dairy commissioner, has written from Victoria to R.refe Mansfield, of' the Princeton Board of Trade, to the effect tnat he will be pleased to address a. meeting of farmers here at any time. . Arrangements will be made to have a meeting about the third week in May pr the second week-in-June.. .The meeting. will be in connectoini with tne propaganda work now being carried on by the Board of Trade in connection" with the proposed creamery to be established. .Sacred Concert Took Well „There was a good attendance at the sacred consert in Ithe Parish" Hall last Sunday '- afternoon. . F- Pj Wilson's player-piano, which was loanM-to the] hall for a time, worked in very hicelyj on this occasi n and Mr. Wilson played several rolls that were-xmite suitable for a concert of fen sort These included a selection- from '""Martha," "Come Ye," from the Lleis'ah "Last Hope," Lead Kindly Light," and others* Mrs. Waterman sang "Calvary/1 and Mrs. A. -E. -Wilson sang "Abide With -Mo." Joe Delprato, F. J. Smyth, vip. liins, with piano accompaniment by Mrs.'Allen, rendered the following;instrumental selections; "Star of the East*" Beautiful.Isle of Somewhere," .and "Come Ye Disconsolate." Mr, Delprato played Gouuocl's "Ave Maria", as a violin solo. OLD BONKO GrAME i£CA!N Spokane—The periodical appeal from an unfortunate prisoner languish^' ing in a Spanish dnugeon to some soft-hearted American for.,, funds to enable the ^prisoner to escape and in return to reward, .the benefactor with fabulous ,,sumsv has been received This time the wouldjUe victim is J. ;g Pjaughmaji,'owner"of tne B & M. Cafe, -61-7 First avenue. The ,writer who signs himself "R. de L:" has been imprisoned for bankruptcy/ and asks any .'sum which will get him out of prise* In return Mr. Baughiiiah is prpmsed no less than $12,000 jwhich, t-he writer says, -is a third of !a sum hidden in a secrifc pocket of his* baggage seized fey the Spanish autorifles. The. letter, dated March 15, was mailed in Barcelona, > Spain, and was receved here a few flays* ago, GENERAL NEWS The Dominion hotel furniture is,be» shipped from Phoenix to Grand Forks. O. E. Fisher, of the K. V. R. at Penticton, is now in Mayo Bros.' hospital, Rochester. Gold coin in circulation loses one- hunderedth part of its weight in 50 years, while silver loses as much in ten years. On and after May 1st all I barber shops in Vancouver will close alt 6:30 in the evening and 8 o'clock on Satuiv day nights. The Marshall-Wells Hardware Company will open a large wholesale establishment in Vancouver in the near future. Dr. E. H. Gray, is leaving Hedley to take charge/Of a hospital at Rock Bay, not far from Comox, on Vancouver Island.^/ Col. R. T. Lov/ery, publisher at the Greenwood Ledge, is on his way home from San Diego , California, where he spent the winter. The Odd Fellows of Oroville are very seriously-considering the advis- ibility of replacing their' two story frame building with a brick structure. W. A. McKenzie, M. L. A. for* the Similkameen riding, - has returned to his home at Penticton from Victoria, where he. was attending the/session of the Provincial legislature. * ^s£"^ In Canada Ontario leads with one doctor to 786 of population, British Columbia comes next with one doctor to 905. Nova Scotia is third with one doctor to 908, and Manitoba fourth with one doctor to 1908v W. P. Maloney, recently convicted of selling liquor to an Indian and fined $100 and costs, with a two months' sentence, showed up in Penticton on Friday night,. He left on Saturday. No wa.rrant was served.—Herald, According to "Farm, and Fireside,'" Judge A. H. Logan, of California, is said to have discovered the loganberry in 1881, and it is supposed to be a. chance hybrid between a wild blaickberry and a red rasberry. '-_^ As a result of the examination held at Victoria the following have been qualified to practice as xand surveyors in the province of British Columbia: R. O. Leslie, James T. Fullerton, E. C. McNary, Robert Bell-Irving and Frank P. Allwood. It is understood that Hon. W. L. McKenzie King, leader or: the Liberal party, is to tour the entire west at the close of the present session, begnning his trip about the second week in June and coming as far as Victoria and working eastward. Th© provincial government is calling for tenders for the construction of thirteen miles of road east from Osoyoos up over Anarchist Mountain. This road is on a new easier grade over the hill as provided by Road Engineer Gwyer. . The tenders are to close on May 3. |^ The announcement is made of the forthcoming marriage of H. Tad Boyd of Kelowna and Miss Isolde Menges, the distinguished! voliniist , who is well known throughout this part*,.^L the country. Mr. Boyd is now dn:his way to England, and when he:and-. his bride return it is understood they will take up their abode in California. So impressed are President Blake Wilsofi ahd Messrs. Chris Spencer,*r9iE H: Malkimand W. E. Payne of the Vancouver Board of Trade, with the possibilities that await -Aose who delve info/the resources of the Peace ;River country, that a recommendation will be presented* to the members asking them to: consider the advisability of visiting that"'secton this coming summer, sips :."| Robert W. Service, author of "The Trailr~Jegi '98," "the Songs of a Sourdough,'- "The Ballads of a Cheechako," and -other Yukon- storips,, and verse, worked as a bank clerk at both Van-' coifver and Kamloops, before going north in the" Klondike rush over 20 years-ag0. Service;""was born in England in 1876 and was" educated inf Gla& north in the Klondike rush oveer 20 gow, Scotland. A contract, involving the construction of no fewer than 21 new cottages has-tbeen let at Powell River. These cottages are all to be e ected in the. mresidential section of the model industrial town in order to provide addi- tonal* housng aoeommodtion for the rapidly, growing population of that busy paper manufacturing town. . The amount involved in the contract i^ approximately $7&,000. ( Mayor F. A. Reid has sold his men's, furnishings business in JMerritt. The j^p^hasers are twp experienced young men from Vancouver, C. J. Mills and B. S?d3rooks White not prepared at the present time to make any definite announcement as tot his business activities in*the future, Mr: Reid has authorized the. Herald to "announce that he wijl devcifc© his attention to other Sri-1 terSsts, and has no intention of leaving Merritt. ,»- Among, the leading Democrats of the'United States who have indicated that they -would not be averse to stand- in^,.for the'presidential ..nomination ia James W. Geaorard; former ambassador to Germany, tj Gerard, by the way, is one of tire -heaviest stockhdlet er^ in the Hedley Gold; Mining Com- pany^p He is 54 years'of"age. His wife was Mary Daly, daughter of the iate"Marcus Daly; who played such an important part in the earlyi mining de- v'eioMn-eot in Meatana, ftJ.'i'M "Bluebeard" Huirt was Known Here It has been established that James P. Watson, alias J. Huirt, now held in Los Angeles on the charge of bigamy, he having 25 wivesto his credit, was well known in Princeton. In lj|j> Watson was a traveller fbjE. the Cal- gajT'_MilIing Sfljmn^yTaigNfor the Robih~"Hood^>QeHipany. la^the cap- aclty ot salesman he made several trips here, and is well remembered by merchants .who carried a line of flour and feed. He was quite a hand to blow about the business he was doing, and gained the sobriquenfe-amongst hia' fellow travellers of "Carload" Watson, because his sales WeTe"~always*'reck- oned in carload figures. Later he organized the Calgary office of the Credit Men's Protective Association, and in this district collected accounts for local business houses. His signature is attached to agreements in this association, and at least one Princeton man has one of these agreements on file. Estimates for Roads Given by Districts The following is the poposed expenditure on th^ roads, streets and trails in the various electoral ^districts for the fiscal year 1920-21: District. Total Alberni J|*. S4G.400 Atlin j-M-.t 38,000 Cariboo .iijg 74,0>:0 Chilliwack %£, 30,800 Columbia ... ,S-i!. ' 30,100 Comox .. .•.;.;&&>. 66,000 Cowichan . .-.^^gf^ 31,300 Cranbrook .....;",^. 48,200 Delta 23,900 Dewdney 54,700 Esquimau .'j^. 31,800 Fernie . i|p .^ ;.... ' 40,500 1 ort George \t*-; 80.600 Grand Forks W. -«*§£. 24,000 Greenwood sli-.. 26,400 IslandiS;^. .-,';Ml>. »'^v 27.000 •Kamiloops . .-ISr' r}*?/. 68,300 I"islo ...:, /£&. 39,l<'f» Lillooet ' 62,-150 Nanaimo 3jl|i/...; 9,800 Nelson 5,000 Newcastle .*||k . 30,000 ;\ =w WestOjir-oter 1.800 -North OK:ria.p-an 53,500 % c 1 th Vancou er"-^, 23 010 Cmineca s 1.000 H ince Rupart . -.-^, 63,450 Ri^'elstoke ; .. . .--a^,..... i^i. sv.K'O Richmond - 26,000 .Ro$ a land ^§|||f|;'-...- reipH.-.'... 9.600 S.ianich v|^e;^^^^ . r» ft 0 Similkameen ...*$£- ....... 43,000 Slocan -. ..«M.. 37.200 South Okanagan*ff|;->.-. ivj^'. . 40,20u South Vancouver ...... ;..§v.. 16,900 -Yale .;^.^^pi« 4:»,900 Trail £#- . 42,500 Loss on Saddles < R Tot js $32,000 Calgary—-Details "of a deal in cavalry saddles, in which the militia department purchased saddles there during the war at about $70 each outfit, kept them in store and then resold them to the Great West Saddlery 'CQ&fpany this-- y<?ar d£ $5 eacK-outfit, were" revealed by investigation today. R. J. Hutchings is vice president anid manager of the Calgary branclv. These saddles of which there are 700, he said, had been ,wholesaled out tto the- second-hand stores of the city at an average, of $14 an outfit, and are 3>etog retailed at prices which make the outfits cost ?19 complete. An ofnciali-at the military headquarters today-admitted to the -Albertan that tne saddles had been resold at $5 each by the govern- fiheht.-- ; 5 \ -' The total loss suffered by the government in*, the -deal, after deducting the $3500 they Sot on resale of saddles, ji.vures ;,out iat something more than $'2,000. The saddles are!tafairly good shape and are valued, itfis: stated, by saddlery men, when new, at between $ JO and $75. lap *■ '. i'.t- MARKET GARDENERS -:■ The Doyle-JD^dds , market garden c.mpany is a new concern floated in Princeton. They are ge^ng the ground in ^hape to supply citizenLS with c.irly vegetablel. j Shares5 iii the com- p ny will shortly be put on,the New Yorjc and Granite Creek* stoek ex- clianges. Both are experienced m4n, h.ving for a^ quarter'of a Century f.risedeverything from corns 01-"the toe tc a juicy. Yukon jackpo^. V. I •? j Hr—;— 1 Kow to Arrlve^'at YouF Income Tax Firslt take your income. Add wife's income. * *' Divide by your oldest son's age. /• Add your t^le,phcne>!«numbei». Subtract your.'auto'J-icense number. Add electric; light bill.. -" •" Divide by number of kilowatts. : Multiply by your father's ag^. Add number of gold fillings in teeth. Add your house number. , t Subtract wife's^ age (approximate). . Divide by mui^^r' Cf aunts youHliave. -fA.dd numbTeft' of uncles. Multiply by number of times you hive-gone up in an airplarila? v..Subtract your best golf score. Add a^pdach of salt. And then go out and borrow the money to pay^.the tax.—Boston Tras- cvip-t, ^ THE PRINCETON STAR The Princeton Star PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT PRINCETON, B. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES British Empire, One Year ?2.50 Foreign, On© Year $3.00 Payable in Advance. Avertlslng Rates Delinquent Co-Owner Notices ..$28.90 Coal and Oil Notices 6.00 Hatray Notice* 3.00 Card* ot Thanks 1.00 OenUflc-to of Improvements 10.00 (Where more than one claim appears In notice, $2.50 for each additional claim.) ..All other legal advertising, 12% cents a line first insertion, and 8 cents a Una ofr each subsequent insertion. F. J. SMYTH, Manager. WATER NOTICE Friday ' April 23, 1920 NO DECISION YET The legislature at Victoria pro- rouged last Saturday without amy de- nni'tie action being taken in deciding on the route to be t*„en in the building of the Provincial highway between Hope and the interior. Nothing being done in this matter on the floor of the house, the master remains to be handled departmentally, if at all, before the next session. Some are under th© impression that the Fraser canyon route has been selected, but such is far from the fact of the case. So far ^Hon;. Dr. King MSnjteter of Public Works, has not committed himself, one wt.y or other. He is giving the matter careful consideration, and will be governed in his decision to a large extents by the reports of competent and unbaised government engineers. That he thinks #ell of the Hope- Princeton route is shown in tho report of his speech in the legislature a few weeks ago, when he is quoted to have said: "Nevertheless, said the minister, it -would have to be remembered that the Hope-Princeton route, once though con neoton was established, would open up a new country rich in timber mineral and agricultural land. The expenditure to complete this extension by either route would approximate ?90Q,- 000 to $1,000,000." TESTING ADVERTISING In talking recently with a man who has made a large success as an advertising salesman in another place this question was asked ixlm: "When a merchant says it it does not pay to advertise what do you tell him?" ■ "I Just tell him this: What proportion of the population of this town has been inside your store during the past two months?" "Very few merchants ever claim they have had more than ?0 per cent of the population. Most of the non- advertisers would be glad to get 5 per cent. A lot of them probably only ge a small fraction of five per cent with any regularity. "Then, I say, how aro all the rest of the people going to know about your good? How can they tell whether it would be for their advantage to patronize you or not? If you have good values of special bargains how do they know about it? A great many of them rarely or never pass your Btore. The great majority that pass give you only a glance. You are not getting their business, having dome nothing to interest them. "Then I go on to say there are Just three ways to get some of this trade now slipping past them. They can send round solicitors from door to door, distribute circulars or handbills or advertise in newspapers. The newspaper notice is read carefully, where the solicitor is turned down, and besides the advertising is twenty times cheaper thai canvassing. And handbills are chucked into the waste baskets while newspapers are read. If you don't care to use any of these methodgi, I tell them, most of the people of this town will continue to pass you by without knowing anything about your goods." These semarks fit here as well as In the town where they were made. A merchant must tell the public about his goods in order to get trade. OUT WHERE THE WEST BGtNS Out where the hand clasps a little stronger, Out where the smile dwells a little -longer, W& That's where the West begins. Out where the sum shines &' little brighter, Where the snows that fall are a trifle whiter, That's where the West begins. Out where the skies are a trifle bluer, Where friendship ties are a little truer, That's where the West begins. Out where a fresher breeze is blowing, Where there's laughter in every streamlet flowing, Where there's more of reaping and less of sowing, That's where the West begins. Out where the world is still in the making, Where fewer hearts with despair are breaking, That's where the West begins. Out where there's more of singing and less of sighing, Where there's more of giving and leas of buying, And a man makes friends without half trying, That's where the West begins. —Chapman in Denver Post CORRECT "What animal makes the nearest approach to man?" asked the teacher. "Tn^T cootie," replied th© red-headed boy. (Use and Storage.) TAKE NOTICE thai Elias N. Pred- ing whose address is Princeton, B. C wMl.aioply for a license so take and use 180 acre-feet and to store 100 acre- fe,et of water out of Christina Creek which flows- southeasterly and drain- into. Hayes or Five Mile Creek aboul Seven miles from its junction with the Similkameen River. The storage-dam wiJT be located at the natural outlet of a slough situated about 17 chains north of the S W. cor <ner Lot 2422 Kamloops Division. The capacity of the reservoir to be created ia about 100 acre-feet, and it will flood about 40 acres of land. The water will be diverted from the stream at a point about 7 chains north of the S. E. corner Lot 1523 Kamloop3 Division and will be used for domestic and irrlga>- tion purposes upon the land described as Lot 3342 Kamloops Division Yale District. Sflil This notice was posted on the ground on the 18th day of April, 1920. A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and to the "Water Act, 1914," will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Princeton, B. C. Objections to the application- may be filed wth the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings Victoria, B. C, within thirty days after the first appearance of this notice in a local newspaper. Elias N. Freding, Applicant By P. W. Gregory, Agent. The date of the first publication of this notice is April 23rd, 1920 In the County Court of Yale, Holder) at Princeton, British Columbia. In the Matter of the Estate of Gustaf Bjorkman, Deceased, and in the Matter of the Administration Act. TAKE NOTICE that by order of His Honor J. R. Brown, made the 7th day of April, 1920, I was appointed administrator to the Estate of the said Gustaf Bjorkman, deceased, .md all parties having claims against the said estate are hereby required to furnish same, properly verified, to me on or before the 20th day of May, A. D„ 1920. And all parties Indebted to the said estate are required to pay the amount of their indebtedness to me forwith. JAMES R. BROWN, , Official Administrator, Dated at Fairview, B. C, this' 15th day of April, 1920. ■eicl Princeioi SWANSON & BROOMFIELD Proprietors EEiWlAKTfftS FOR CMIMERCLU. TRAWLERS AND MINIM MEN Modern Hotel—All the Comforts of a Home—Beautifully Fur- nished—Rooms with H»t and |» Cold Water and Steam Heat AUTO BUS rtEBTS ALL TRAIN* CAFE IN CONNECTION lillMlllllllIll I Similkameen Hotel I » FAMOUS m § i i i 1 I I it I m for good « serviee j| ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ! ♦ ♦ COMFORTABLE ae- 5 oomraodations $ EXCELLENT meals ||| 'REASONABLE prices | $ SUMMERS £ WARDIE, - PrORTletDPS $ Tulameen Hotel PRINCETON, B.C. Rates Moderate Service Unexcelled JOHNSON & EKLOF Proprietors JOHN NATHAN CIQAR3 and ITOBACCOS CONFECTIONERY Book & News Stand DENTIST Dr. Jobn D. Butler Howse Block The Silo stern Canada ■FA* SAVE I [easing 'Advertisements On a Western Cattle Ranch. To raise two bead of cattle where only one cculd otherwise be raised—that is what thousands of farmers all over the American continent have been able to do with the help ot silos. It is no wonder, then, that as the land in Western Canada is becoming move settled, silos should be making their appearance in greater and greater numbers there. Already in Manitoba many- farmers are beginning to look upon the silo as a necessary part of the farm, and more tnan .a hundred of them are in use In various parts of the province. Sas-. katchewan and Alberta, together have probably about half the number as Manitoba, and the number in all the provinces is being slowly but surely added to every year. With plenty of unoccupied prairie land growing an abundance of nutritious^grasses the cattle feed problem In Western Canada has not been a really difficult one in the past. During the summer months the stock could forage over a large section of the country and there was no need for the owner to compute how many acres would support a cow. The obtaining of winter feed was just a matter of energy—a man could have as much hay "as he could cut, free for the cutting. With such conditions as these, and they still prevail in many parts of the country, the need for silos has not been greatly felt up to now. But the days of free range are drawing to a close.) Already there are parts of the country where little or none is to be had. And as the country is getting more and more settled, and, moreover, as a system of mixed farming is becoming the rule throughout every province, even In those parts where tor many years straight grain growing was practised, the need for some additional means of ensuring a steady supply of feed all the year round is beginning to make itself felt in various parts of Western Canada. |||§k Silos will, therefore, continue to spring up throughout the country. Near Lacombe, Alberta, a ranching' company, which has made a great reputation for the quality of beef it produces. Is contemplating the erection of four new silos this year. This company has found with the silos it has in use that it can maintain double the number of cattle hitherto supported on the sams area of land. Many smaller farmers are having the same9 experience. It is, as one farmer aptly expressed it, "like getting another farm for nothing." In times not long past It was net difficult to get a farm "for nothing" or "next to nothing" almost anywhere in Western Canada, and although land is still" very cheap compared with Its productive capacity, K is not always ©any for a farmer In older settled districts to expand, and the only thing for him to do to increase his pro-'" duction, and thus his prosperity, Is te intensify his methods. Thai th.'s stage Is I> 'tic reached in some districts is a mioj! sign to 'he tuVim development of the country. In the large irrigated area in Southern Alberta east of the growing Wty of Calgary, there Is on foot a movement that may eventually lead to the establishment of siloe on most of the farms in this territory It 'is a country admirably suited for dairying and other One of the Recently Built Albertan Silos. branches of the livestock industry, capable of produO" ing sufficient food for the support of hundreds of thousands of horses, cattle, sheep or swine. Miost of the farms are for Western Canada, on the small side, generally from 80 to 320 acres each. But the soil U wonderfully fertile, and with an assured supply of moisture made possible by irrigation, will grow abundant crops of grain and fodders, including wheat, oats, barley, alfalfa, various kinds of grasses and clovers, and also roots and vegetables. For ensilage purposes, corn, sunflowers, alfalfa, peas, oats, and many other crops can be grown. In years to come tttis part of Alberta will be one of the greatest food producing areas in the world. rellll What crops are used for ensilage purposes in Western Canada ? In Manitoba corn Is mostly used, but in Alberta peas and oats are most popular. Other crops used are sudan grass, millets, rape, buckwheat and alfalfa. Sunflower is also being tried, but at present it is only in the experimental stage. The success with which peas and oats are grown, the enormous ^yields and high feeding value of the mixture, together with its succulence, palatabilty and flavour, ac- oount for its popularity and it will always maintain a leading place with the farmers of the most westerly of th<» Prairie Provinces, no matter what strides may I b" madp In' the growth of suitable varieties of corn. Silos are coming to stay In Western Canada. Their j appearance in slowly increasing numbers is a land- | mark in the development of the country. As they increase In numbers the prosperity of the country will grow, and, as one far-sighted man has put it, "Western j Canada will then not only be the granary of the world, f but a universal provl3ioner as well." - |H Kelp Vou Do Ooth By HOLLAND. fHAT ywii save is W0& ^^^ important than what you earn. Spend all that you get. and you will tiever t;<ive a surplus. Save even a little, and you are making headway. There are various ways of saving, but one of the most effective is. to speud your money wisely. You can do this by reading the advertise metits In this paper closely and by taking advantage ot the offers made. You can thus save "without denying jj yourself what you need Merchants regularly aaver tise everything that yon eat. wear, need for the home or require in your business The advertisements tell you where you can buy cheaply and at the same time get goods of quality. PRACTICE TRUE ECONOMY-BUY ADVERTISED GOODS. Even If you do not want to buy, it pays to read the advertisements, and keep posted, so yoi» will kuovy where to buy when the time comes. Water Rights Branch CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL 1. Whereas the "Princeton Water Works Company Limited" is „ company incorporated under the •'Companies I Act, 1897" its objects *nd powers as set in its Certificate of Incorporation published in the British Columbia Gazette of June yth, 1920, at page 54S2, extending to and including the construction ox operation of works for the supply or utili'ation of water. 2. And whereas the said Company is th© holder of Water License No. i.030 authorizing the diversion and use of 4 cubic feet of water a second out of Tulameen river in tbe Princeton Water District for waterworks purposes. . 3. And Whereas the said Company has, after due notice, by Petition filed, on the 19th day of September 1919, petitioned for the approval of its undertaking. 4. And. Whereas the period.for filing objections to the said petition has expired and no objection has been filed. 5. This is to certify that the undertaking of the "Princeton Water Works Company Limited" as set out in the said petition (in so far as the undertaking relates to th© diversion carriage and sale of the water for water works purpose ) is hereby approved subject to the terms and conditions of the Water Act 1914 and to the following additional terms and conditions. 6. The said Water Licenise No. 10 SO shall, not withstanding the issue of this Certificate be subject to readjustment by the board of Investigation, 7. The amount of the capital of the Company which has been subscribed and paid up is deemed sufficient for the purposes of the proposed undertaking, 8. The construction of the works for the diversion carriage and distribution of th* water has been, commenced and beneficial use of part of the water has already been made. 9. The construction of works for the distribution of the residue of the said water shall be proceeded with from time to time as the demand for water shall warrant. 10. The territory within which the Company may exercise its powers in so far as the same relate to the undertaking hereby approved shall consist of all the lands within a radius of two miles from the junction of Vermilion Avenue with Bridge Street as shown upon the plan of' the Townsite of Princeton being a subdivision of part of Lot 706, Group 1, Osoyoos. Tills Certificate shall not in any way be deemed to be an approval of the plans of any works covered by the proposed undertaking or to authorize the construction of any such works, but shall have the effect only of a certificate issued under the provisions of section 81 of the "Water Act, 1914," and shall be subject to such provisions. Dated at Victoria, B. C, this 22nd day of March, 1920 "T. D. PaJttullo" Mininste.- of Lands Princeton Water Works Company, Limited. 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Schedule of Tolls Approved by the Board of Investigation _____ Per month Dwelling House, One Occupant.$1.50 Dwelling house, more than one adult occupant $3.00 Stated pUpe . . . .' i \ 1.50 Offices, shops or stores . $1.50 to $4.00 Hotels and saloons. . $12.50 to $20.00 Restaurants 6.00 Breweries \ . . , 15.00 Boarding houses .... 3.00 to $5.00 Livery stables .... $10.00 to $15.00 Private stables $1.50 to $2.00 Bath tubs, public $1.50 Bath tubs, private 25 Laundries $5.00 to $10.00 Barber shops, for first chair . $3.00 Barber shops, for each additional chair - . . $1.00 Steam boilers, five horsepower or less $3.00 Steam boilers, each additiona horsepower ......... .50 Sprinkling with garden hose when taken in connection with regular house service and used between the hours of 8 to 8:30 a. m, ad 7:30 to 9 p. m., per 50 foot front 1.09 Sprinkling with garden hoae when no other rate is paid, ..Jill same hours aa above, per 50 „ foot frontage 1.50 Building purposes, per $1000 or less on cost of building, when builder supplies pipe and »labor to connect with main . . 1.50 This tariff shall remain in force until -31st December, 1925.. Approved this 22nd day of March 1920 Board of Investigation under "Waiter Act, 1914" J. F. Armstrong, Chairman, J. S.~T. Alexander, Member. SCHOOL ACT AMENDMENT NOTICE Whoever finds the remains of a young man anywhere in the mountains surrounding Princeton notify the chief constable in Princeton. * * * An amendment to the School Act, passed last week at Victoria, provides that where land only in a municipality is taxed for school purposes then all adjoining territory assessed for the same schools , shall be assessed for land only. Joseph Walters, government member for Yale, who introduced the ameindmpwt!, pointed out that as only as a rule in most munici- paities land only was assessed, hut in unorganized districts adjoing improvements also were assessed an taxed. This he did not consider to be fair. Hon. Dr. MacLean, minister of education, and sponsor of the bill, agreed with Mr. Walters and the amendment was adopted. SICK ROOM SUPPLIES and the necessities that make the nurse good-natured and the patient more comforable need to be of dependable quality. We carry a varied stock of the best as well as emergency and "first aid" supplies. W±M Wte pay special attention to ot scriptiom department and whet come here you can always rely v. the quality and purity of OUR DRUGS PRINCETON DRUG AND J'-BOOK STORE f .. G. G. LYALL : : : : Manager The Star Job Department Is Well Equipped I Next 1 | The Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. J of Canada, Limited \ T X I < > < > < > «» ■ > • > • > • > < > < > :: < > Offices, Smelting and Refining Department TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA SMJELTERS AND REFINERS Purchasers of Gold, Silver, Copper, Zinc and Lead Ores TADANAC BRAND PIG LEAD, BLUESTONE, COPPER AND ZINC PRINCETON STAR JOB DEPARTMENT WHEN YOU ARE IN Letterheads Billheads f||| Envelopes Statements Meal Tickets Milk Tickets Ball Programs Posters TRY US NEED OF- WE Dodgers, Dates Circulars Invitations Business Cards Bills of Fare Memo Heads re||| Butter Wrappers Visiting Cards GIVE SATISFACTION THE PMKCETON STAR, FRIDAY, APR. 23,1920 BSBBM-ggSfflH IftWAYS MAY OPPOSE FRASER CANYON ROUTE Dominion Government Engineers May Make Inspection and Report Railway opposition to the Fraser canyon as a route for the transprovin- cial highway is a possibility according . to well authenticated information received recently and it is by no means certain that the governments will select the Fraser as the better location. (Road Engineer Gwyer recently went through the canyon route "with of finals of the C.P.R. and the C.N.R. and the matter of how the road construction there would affect, the railways from an engineering and an operating standpoint was carefully considered. It is said that the project was agreed on as being quite feasible from an engineering basis. The question has now been referred to engineers or the Dominion sailway commission who will make an inspection and report. Rumor has it that I the railways will object to a road run- along above their right-of-way because iof the danger of rocks dropping down I on the tracks and also because of the fifteen or more crossings which will be necessary. It may be taken for granted that there will be no construction this year on either route. The old Dewdney location between Hope and Princeton is one which is said to be receiving favorable consid- ation at the hands of government engineers. It cuts the distance between Hope and Princeton from 93 miles on the transprovincial survey rout§i down to 65, which is quite a consideration. The Dewdney location clinfbs to 6400 "feet as compared with the transprovincial location via Silver and Muddy .creeks iat 4500 feet. It is said, how» ever, that even at this greater elevation there is no more snow because of the more open country. The road would therefore be in operation just as long and would be cheaper to build because of its shorter distance. It is shortly to be inspected by Mr. Gwyer. In view of the controversy which has arisen with regard to Hon. Dr. King's remarks on transprovincial highway questions, the following verbatim report of what he recently said in the House is printed: "It is our intention to continue with the paving of the Pacific Highway to the International boundary. The route that is1 finally settled will be the most feasible on from a construction point of view, having due regard to giving the greatest service to the general public. '^Continuing up the Fraser river we arrive at Hope in the Yale district. Here we find the break in the road system between the coast and interior points. Two routes have been sug-. gested, one by Silver Creek and Princeton, on which construction was started by the late government but work discontinued'in 1914. The other route which we have investigated this year is by the Fraser river. Very careful surveys and examinations have been made of both routes. The Fraser route is practicable, no serious grades, elevation notyfaver 1100 feety and it is1 available for traffic nine or fen months, if not all the year round, and it it were not for the railway development in the canyon and the close contact the highway would have to the railways I think one could well conclude that it would be the route selected. Consultations are* now being carried on with the railway companies i.e.: C. P. R. and Canadian National, to ascertain if our survey which encroaches on their right-of-way will seriously interfere, with their railway operations. Until this is settled no final selection can be made. I think it unfortunate that when the late government guaranteed the Uonds of the C. N. R. for some 148,000,000 that they did not provide for the construction of a road for ordinary traffic. "As to the Hope-Princeton the cost of construction will be nearly as much as the Fraser. There are no unsur- mountable difficulties, proper grades and curvatures can be had. The ele- ration will be at the summit over 4000 feet, thus shortening the season to six months of the year. It will be subject to slides and deterioration from frost and floods of .snow-water and would mean a large annual expenditure in up-keep, but it would open up a new country rich in timber, mineral and some agricultural land. "The expenditure to complete this connection by either route' would be from $900,000 to $1,000,000. "Passing from here we will .go into the interior where we will find a system of inter-communicating roads in the district south of the C. P. R. That is the Kamloops, North and South Okanagan,, SiinHfcsmeen, Greenwood and Grand Forks. But in this section we find Revelstoke district isolated;- and last yearJgcareful survey of Revelstoke, west road by Eagle pass was ■'made. Borne three miles were constructed and Itjis our purpose to continue on. The construction of 19 miles at this point in conjunction with the Mara section will give the people of Revelstoke and that vicinity an outlet to these neighboring districts. Although we have at present a fair system of communicating roads in this group of districts still we find that to make these roads generally useful to the public a very large expenditure will be necessary in the mtater of re-location, widening, ditching and surfacing. Also in addition to the trunk road system it will be necessary, on account of settlement and mining activity, for a considerable expenditure of money to take care of the development. The opening of the Heinz© lands will make available for settlement some good agricultural areas. This is particularly true in the Greenwood district. On the east portion of Grand Forks we find here a break in the road system* between" the Boundary and the West Kootenay country, a distance of some thirty iles. Two routes have been surveyed, one by Poison, and the southern route by Cascade and Deep Creek. The cost of the construction would be about the same no matter which survey was accepted, but the southern T?oute has a better exposure and would probably be open at least a month longer each year. The distance is 8 1-4 miles shorter and passes through the Deep and Sheep Creek districts, and its construction would give an outlet to settlers in those valleys. The estimated cost of this link would be about $282,000. "I would now group the West Kc|>fei enay constituencies,-that is Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Slocan and Kaslo. The trunk road leading from Rossland passes through the town of Trail, which city has become one of the most important industrial centres in Canada. From there the old road went via Pass Creek, a very round-about and difficult location. This winter we are constructing wh&t is known as the Thrums-Brilliant cut-off. This w'll naturally improve communication between these points and Nelson.- From Nelson the road would run east as far as Balfour. At that point the traveller would be required to place his conveyance on C.P:R. boat, which would transport him to Kusteanook. The Dominion government are providing proper wharf accommodation at this point and it is the purpose of the Department to construct five miles of road this season between Kuska,- nook and the road leading to Creston. We utilize a portion of the abandoned right-of-way of the Great Northern. "Going back to 'Nelson I would refer to the Nelson-YmiT road. The Department made a survey two years ago. The construction of this road would open up to motorists a large mining, industrial and agricultural community to the south. It would also lead to the American boundary and would connect with the American highway leading into Spokane. This road when cophpleted would be of great service to the local people as -well as to Americans who would utilize it in visiting the mining sections of that portion of the Koo*enay. "Going to the District of Kaslo, you are aware that we constructed the Kaslo-Ainsworth road last jeear. Surveys are now being made via Queens Bay and it is hoped that a route may be found that will connect \tfith the main artery at Balfour. 'In the Slocan District we have surveyed and started construction of the New Denver-Sandon road. This work has been carried on during the winter and will be continued during the coming season. It is proposed to make a careful survey and examination and see if a road cannot be constructed between 8_vertonand Slocan City. If this outlet can be obtained" then the people of the Slocan disti^Bt,* who up to the present have been somewhat isolated in the matter of communieating roads, will have outlet to the main road system. "In the western portion df t__ft riding it is proposed to further consider the advisability of continuing the _JdgewoodWeruon road. The cost of construction of this portion would open up what would seem to be a promising area, and continuing westward toward Vernon would develop seme areas of agi^tedttural land." KEREMEOS Flume Materials Arrive Keremeos, April 17.—Two car loads of wooden pipes and one car load of flume lumber have arrived for the" Keremeos Land company for the purpose of extending and improving their irrigation system. Mrs. W. M. Armstrong, of Hedley, is visiting friends in Vancouver. Mr. George Sproule has been laid up for a few-^ays sufiferitfg from the effects of poison oak which almost ■jWisded him for a while. He is new- able to resume his work. * * # Mr. D. McCallum is in the hospital at Princeton with blood poisoning in his hand. This trouble began with a blister and has caused a great deal of inconvenience and suffering. Mrs. McCallum has been in ill-health for some time, but is slowly recovering. * * ■» Mrs. H. Tidy and Mrs. G. Colweil; who have recently undergone serious operations at the Princeton hospital, are rapidly recovering their normal health and strength. * # * The Young People's 'Bible class met at the parsonage last week and had a very interesting evening discussing the life and works of Robert Service. Several of his poems -were read and- commented on and those present felt that they knew this noted writer mueh better for having spent an hour in this study. * * * The Women's Institute met at Mrs. Keeler's on Thursday afternoon for their usual monthly meeting. A veiry interesting programme was given and a communication was read asking for help for some of the suffering people in Alberta who had failures in their crops for the last two or three years. It was reported that, in many cases children were unable to attend school for lack of clothes. The ladies decided to arrange for the packing of a box of clothing and sending it as soon as possible to the relief of these people. The Keremos Board of Trade met at the office of the Keremeos Lanjd Co. on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. These was not a very large attendance owing to the fact that so many of the men were very busy at this time of the year. The president, Mr. R. C. Clarke, was in the chair. Some routine business was despatched, and discussion engaged^'in regarding the matter of the local telephone situation, and the matter Cf rural mail delivery. It is'; difficult to solve the problem of the rural mail delivery in this valley on 'account of the every alternate mail day here. * * # Mr. Dave Innis has been Out of town for a few days looking after some business interests at Fairview. * * * A social evening under the auspices of the Anglican church was held in the town hall last week. Rev. J. A. Cleland, of Penticton, was present, and a very enjoyable and profitable time enjoyed by all. ssS * * * Mrs. O. H. Carle visited Princeton on Monday, April 12, return!^ the same day with Mrs. Glen Colweil, who has been in hospitaI7for a few days. * * » The Xoung People's Bible class met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Mattice on Tuesday evening fer their weekly programme. Mr. E. M. Crook- er gave a short shetch of the life, and pioneer work in the province of Alberta, of the late Rev. John MeDou-= gall. This proved to be very interest? ing to those present 389J—Sift ?Gfc0o„er was well acquainted with the localities and characteristics of the Indian tribes mentioned in one of the books writterioy Mr. McDougall, « # <* Mr^len Colweil went to the Princeton hospital last week for treatment, and is reported as recovering rapidly. * * # Mr. O. H. Ring has recently pur- scftwbsed a new *fear and is now busy getting acquainted with some of the pleasures, and trials of a chauffeur. Dr., Thompson has also invested in a new car. * * .« Mr. E. M. Croofcer recently went into partnership with Mr. A. J. King, the local meat vendor, the business being too heavy for one man to handle. Success to the new.firm. * * * While chasing some horses on Saturday morniBg, Mr. E. M. Crooker was kicked in the face and knocked down, remaining unconscious for some little time. After being assisted to the house by Mr. Frank- -Sjnith and Mrs. Crooker, the distRicti.--.urse, Miss GjaeK, was sent for and was able to render all the necessary treatment required. ■' * * * Mr. Welch, of Vancouver, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Mooliams. * » * Mr. John Carleton is laid up with "a very serious: attack of oak poison?; ing. Several have recently been suffering from such attacks, but Mr. CarletaMi's case is a vetfy severe one.: * * * Mr. Ben Williams received a slight injury recently while on a prospecting trip at Ashnola. « * # Mr. Doyle, of Spokane, recently landed here with three horses and six Jacks. These are from his own ranch in the United States and are to be sold for '■breeding purposes. Mr. R. C. :6iftj?k has purchased one of the Jacks and intends to use him on his ranch. All of the animals imported by Mr. Doyle are in • splendid condition, the horses particularly being fine types, of the Clyde, Percheron and Belgian breeds. Mr. Doyle is an enthusiastic champion of the mule as an animal for work, claiming that it is very much more immune from disease than, the horse, and will thrive on half the amount of feed. . " .# * # Miss Hamilton, of Vancouver, visiting at Mrs.'Glen Colwell's. m Mrs. Ezra Mills is recovering nicely from her illness. * * * 3ffee "Stmilfcameen Cetenty Lodge of the L.O.L. met here on Thursday ev-; ening, County W. M. E. M. Croaker ini the chair. Penticton Lodge was represented by Messrs. Mussar and Nich- ol, while Mr. G. B. Clark of Penticton, ■whose membership is still at Kere-- meas, was also present, Hedley was. represented by Messrs. Jamieson'*&$ S. Knowles; and Princeton by Messrs.] Mausette, Prosser and Sherman. A goon deal of routine business in connection with the county was transacted; arrangements made for a cele- haation to be held at Penticton on July 12. Some' of the members were advanced to higher degrees. A splenJ did interest was manifested by those presea&Sn_iie "Work of tfap-jBrder, and encouraging reports were made-;, by the members representing the different lodges, and an increase of interest is expected in the future through this part of B. C. 4a the principles for which this order stands. • # * • Mr. O..H. Carle made a.business trip to Princeton on Friday. • • • The Women's Missionary Society held their annual business meeting on Thursday afternoon at the church, and elected the following officers for the ensuing: year: Honorary president, Mrs. WiJt: Prank; president, Mrs.] P. M. Wright; vififtpresident, Mrs. P. M. Crooker; recording secretary, Mrs. R. B. Sheridan; corresponding secretary, Mrs. O. H. Carle; strangers secretary, Mrs. O. H. Ring; "treasurer, Mrs. L. V. Newton; suflfirinj^pdent of the department of Christian stewardship, Mrs. Kerr; auditor, Mrs. Empey; ;pi- anist, Mrs. D. J. Innis. The financial report was a veTf* satisfactory ope, the society having raised nearly $lp0. Refreshments were served at the cloBe of the meeting. « • »■. The Stock Breeders' association met at the Keeler rooms on Saturday afternoon and were .addressed by Mr. T. P. McKenzie, graying .commissioner from Victoria. Many questions relating to grazing laws, permits for gov-. ernment -range, boundary questions, etc., were dealt with, and many grievances were aired1 by some eft the ranchers; but after about two hours discussion, reading of amendments to laws, ate., all present were hopeful of better conditions in the near future as to the possibility of great peace and harmony among the stock men of the valley. Many complaints were .made concerning the coming in of American stock across the border in some districts, and the difficulty of keeping them on their proper ranges. • * # A very large audience listened with pleasure to the entertainment put on by Mr. Leslie. Grossmith and compapy at the town hall on Saturday evening. The music lovers received great ||_- joy ment as some of the numbers ait on were high class and a real treat. The programme was varied, being 8tt« morous and dramatic. Those present were quite delighted when Mr. Grossmith announced that he expected to visit tins locality again some time in the near future. A, dance was given at the close of the concert; the entertainers furnishing the music. Twenty per cent, of the proceeds will go to schools, to be used for the purchase of pictures. international Correspondence Schools Write today for particulars of yattr course to r Rf*F. HAIQ, Rep., ->HCalown« A CHANCE FOR THE SMALL INVESTOR THE man with only $50 or $100 to invest has the same opportunity to purchase shares in the Penticton Development and Exploration Co. Ltd., as the capitalist with thousands. He shares in the profits to the same degree as his more wealtM^ brother, and his interests tare as energetically locked after, and as economically administered whether he is the owner of fifty shares or a thousand. Once he buys stock in the company he becomes a partner and is treated with the safneujourtesy and consideration meted out to each and every subscriber. The increased capitalization of The Penticton Development & Exploration Co., Ltd., gives the small investor an opportunity to invest his savings where the returns are surest, and in a company managed by men who have everything to gain in the success of the venture. The shares are now on sale for public subscription, and the manner in which -they are selling spells success for the fullest development of the mines. Better xall today and investigate this proposition. It will pay you well, for no other business in British Columbia today offers returns as large or as certain as money invested in mining stocks. Send for prospectus and read the whole story of the development of then-property. It is free, and there is no obligation whatever to purchase on your part. Call at my office any time and talk the mat' tea* over. ilfiS 160,400 Shares at l|$i.ooi| If; Each „ - Penticton Development & Exploration Co. Ltd. 'I REGISTERED OFFICE, - - PENTICTON, B.C. W. J. ARMSTRONG, Sales Agent Temporary Office in L. A. Rathvon's real estate office, opposite King's SIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIUIII Fill 1II1IIP THE PRINCETON STAR, FRIDAY, APR. 23,1920 P 1 m SOUTHERN SIMILKAMEEN SUPPLEMENT a Hotel Keremeos KEREMEOS, B. I 32 Miles from Penticton. One of the most beautiful scenic routes in British Columbia first-Class Accommodation for Tourists KEREMEOS GARAGE J. P. MADORE, Proprietor Gasoline - Oil If Accessories Any make of car overhauled by expert men. |f FREE AIR; J| Sub agent for Ford and Dodge *!*** Cars'. Oxy-Acetylene Welding Batteries Charged GENERAL BLACKSMITHING Phone 14 KEREMEOS Dave Innis (You all know him) He will carry you or your property PROM ANY PLACE TO ANY PLACE AT ANY TIME Call on him in time of need. KEBPfEOS, - - B. C. Announcement The butcher business previously carried on by A. J. King will in future be conducted by A. J. King and E. M. Crooker, under the same of— KING & CROOKER Wholesale and Retail Butchers Keremeos, B. C. Similkameen Farmers Institute Meetings held on the third Saturday in every month. Join now and save money. All kinds of mill feed and flour on hand at cost price. President: E. M. CROOKER, Keremeos. Orders for feed can be left with—A, E. East, or the Secre- *aryrTreasurer, P. 8mith, Keremeos, B. C. ifffi| Write or telephone your drug store needs to the f§ PRINCETON PHARMACY pl Princeton, B, C. Telephone 69. W. A. JONES, Manager OUR CUSTOMERS TELL US That Our Implements De the Work the Way the Parmer Wants It Done And that is the best recommendation any farm implement can have. There is no substitute for the quality that assures good work—the kind that meets the practical farmer's approval. Our plows pull light and handle easily, but it is the good new bed- making quality of their bottoms that gives them leadership. Our cultivators have more than the usual operating advantages, but it is the way they work all of the soil between the rows that makes users call them the best. Be sure of good work above everything else, when you buy your implements this year. Come in and let us ■how you our line: KEREMEOS HARDWARE E, Mills, t • Keremeos, B. C. SPRAYING OP FRUIT TREES NOW PRACTICALLY ENDED Those Who Pail To Do This Work Properly Fall Into Disfavor Keremeos, April 17.—Spraying operations in the orchards is now practically over and those who have carried out this work in a conscientious and thorough manner will no doube reap a rich reward. Among tbe orchardists three distinct types may be found, i.e.: 1st, the man who sprays his trees thoroughly and obtains good results from them year by year; 2nd, the man who "shows the spraying machine to his orchard" and who makes the a- mount of spray in the tank "go all over" regardless of whether it is sufficient to do the work or not, and 3rd, the man who puts off spraying until it is too late to do it at all that season. Fortunately, in the Similkameen, there are a. large majority of the first class and these men have been responsible for the building up of the splendid reputation which the place has for the quality of its fruits. There were quite a number of the second class but these have had some -hard experiences in the past which have served to teach them the error of their way and this year better efforts were put forth to have their trees properly protected from the pests which nearly ruined their crops last season. Of the last type named there are very few indeed and those who procrastinate so long as to be too late for the good work this year will fall into such disfavor among their neighbors that the offence is hardly likely to be repeated. The second and third classes above spoken of spoil the sample of fruit being sent out from the district and therefore not only suffer themselves from the effects of their neglect, but also cause their neighbors who have worked hard and well with their trees, to suffer with them. To produce the best in all things sbould be the standard for attainment in the Similkameen and anything which does not come up to that standard should not be considered good enough to place upon the world's market. NEW WELL OUTFIT ARRIVES IN KEREMEOS Mr. H. C. Smith- Has Large Number of Wells to Dig Keremeos, April 17.—Mr. H, C. Smith received his fine new well boring outfit on Friday's train. He will first bore a well for Mr. J. J. Armstrong, who is fitting up an up-to-date water and heating system in his house and other buildings. He will use a gasoline pumping outfit. Mr. Smith has many wells to dig for residents on the bench. Several land owners on the bench further down the valley are contemplating using wells for irrigation purposes. CAWSTON CREEK PIPE LINE IS NEARING COMPLETION Every Length of Wooden Pipe Carried Up Canyon by Hand Cawston, April 17.—Work is progressing satisfactorily on the wooden pipe-line, under construction for the purpose of conveying the water of Cawston creek over that portion of its bed in the canyon where it escapes through cracks in the rocks. Although great difficulty and much hard work has been encountered in conveying the pipes up the canyon, some sixteen hundred feet of pipe is already in place. Every length of pipe has been carried up by hand from the end of the old flume. GOVERNMENT EXPERT SPEAKS ON SUBJECT OF.SEED GROWING Corn Is the Most Suitable Seed to Raise in Similkameen Valley. Cawston, April 17.—A meeting of those interested in seed growing was hejd in the school house, Cawston, on Wednesday evening when Mr. Mc- Means, who is Dominion government adviser of the United Seed Grqwers, Limited, outlined the policy of co-operation, adopted by the 'United Seed Growers, Ltd. He also spoke at some length on the subject of the best kinds of seeds to raise in the Similkameen valley and the yields which might be expected under favorable conditions. Of the various kinds of seeds corn was the best suited for this section; he maintained. OBTAINS RESULTS Similkameen Valley Becoming Better Known Through Newspapers Cawston, April 17.—It may again be pointed out that the Similkameen supplement is doing much to bring the district before 'the public mind. Extensive quotations from the supplement will be found on page thirteen of the April 15th edition of Farm and Home, relative to the tomato industry here. It may be hard to trace direct results but indirect results are being obtained and will benefit all. The united support of the business men and fanners is necessary In order that the supplement may obtain for the valley the results for which it is striving. FUNERAL OF MRS. MACKENZIE CABARET DANCE New Idea Meets With Great Favor Among Dancers fM'$$ Cawston, April 17.—"A brilliant success" was the verdict given by all attending the cabaret dance given in the school house, Cawston on Wednesday night, under the auspices of the Amusement company, appointed by the Board of Trade to raise funds for the Community hall. The Amusement company was ably assisted in this venture by the Ladies' Auxiliary who abandoning the work they previously had on hand, united themselves with the Amusement company for the purpose of assisting in this work. At the dance on Wednesday night the gentlemen were responsible for the programme and also for a booth at which was obtainable, ice cream, lemonade, fruit punch and cigarettes. The ladies, under the direction of Mrs. Parker, conducted the cabaret. The dance floor in the new school room was in perfect condition, waxed to a splendid surface and the excellence of the music provided by Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Wm. Daly was commented on by all the dancers. The original idea of the cabaret was much appreciated, not only by the local couples present but also by the visitors from Princeton, Hedley, Keremeos and the Horn Silver. Mr. F. M. Wright creditably acted as floor-master, and the crowd did not break up until nearly 3.30 a. m. Automobile Accident Hedley, April 17.—Owing to his brake failing to act Mr. J. Knowles plunged over the bank side, in his car at a point near the river embankment on the Keremeos-Hedley road recently. Mr. Knowles was endeavoring to make a turn in the road when the accident happened land he and his car took a considerable drop. Men working in the vicinity promptly went to his assistance but although his car was considerably damaged Mr. Knowles escaped wi.th a few minor scratches and bruises. ' Delighted With Country, Keremeos, April 15.—Mr. Stewart Smith, from South Porcupine, Ont., has purchased Mr. Campbell's lot and house on the River road. He will in- stal a gasoline pumping outfit and draw his water for irrigation purposes out of the river. Speaking of the big move he has made from Onttoio to British Columbia, he said helps delighted with Abis country and considers he has wasted ten years of his life by not coming before. His wife and family Will arrive in a few days. Farm Changes Hands Keremeos, April 17.—Mr. Willis, of Chilliwack, has purchased Mr. Oeorge Louden's farm, loc/rted about seven miles north of Kenemeos on the Kere- meos-Penticton raid. This land is being subdivided Into ten acre lots, the surveying being done by Major C. AE. Shaw: Aged Lady Buried at Cawston on Wednesday Afternoon Cawston, April 17.—The funeral of Mrs. R. M. Mackenzie took place on Wednesday afternoon from the residence of her son, Mr. C. E. Mackeh- %$,. Rev. W. C. Frank officiated. The hymns sung were "Nearer My God to Thee," "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and "Rock of Ages." There were mariy neighbors and friends present. Major C. AE. Shaw, Messrs. H. Becker, F. Gibbs and H. W. "Stebbins acted as pallbearers. Last (November Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. C. E. Mackenzie's father and mother, celebrated their 53rd anniversary of their wedding, • and at that time Mr. Clarke appeared in his usual health, but early in December he passed away. April 2 was the- 53 rd anniversary of the • wedding of Mr. and Mrs, R. M. Mackenzie and within ten days they had both gone to their rest. A Good Appointment Hedley, April 17.—Dr. E. H. Gray has been appointed to take charge of a large consolidated hospital at Rock Bay, north of Comox on Vancouver island. He will leave Hedley shortly to take up his new duties. Gone Into Camp Hedley, April 15.—The power-line gang and staff have removed from Hedley to a camp about twelve miles south of Princeton. Going at Full Force Hedley, April 17.—The Hedley Gold Mining company is now operating at full strength both in the mine and the mill. Golf Season Opening Hedley, April 17. — Enthusiastic golfers have already been seen on the course. The season will De In full swing in about a month. DISCUSSES DEPOTJLOCATION L J. Rotherham Veteran's m Vulcanizing Shop Keremeos, - B.C. Cawston Board of TradeJConsiders ^S- Important Question Cawston, April 16.—At the regular meeting of the Cawston Board of Trade held last night in the school house a lengthy discussion took place as to the location of the G. N. R. depot. A committee was appointed, to deal with this and other similar matters, consisting of Messrs. L. V. Newton, Thas. Swan, P. Madden, ■€?* Tick- ell, F. M. Wright. J. McDonald and R. B. Sheridan. The Cawston Amusement company which is composed of a committee appointed by the Board of Trade last fall for the purpose of raising funds for the erection of a public hall here, reported that the financial and general report closing up the work for this season for which the committee was appointed would be presented at the next meeting of the board. CHAS. COTTRELL Plastering, Brick-laying, Cement ■ Work, Kalsomlning and Block-setting. KEREMEOS, • • B. C. REFUGEE BUNS From Fraser Valley Refugee beans grow in the fertile Fraser Valley. They are string- less. QUAKER BRAND i sthe choicest of these, and only xtis perfect ones are canned under this famous name. DOMINION CANNERS, B.C. LIMITED Head Office, - Vancouver, B. C. iFire Breaks Out Cawston, April 17.—A fire of considerable proportions broke out among the trees. and undergrowth in the northwestern part of the property on Wednesday. Mr. C. DeGraw was engaged in clearing a lot belonging to Mr. Lang and for tha purpose had a large fire burning. When dinner time came, believing the fire to be out, he went home for his midday meal. Mr. Newton Sinclair noticed a great deal of smoke arising from this place shortly after and called out Messrs. F. M. Wright and R. B. Sheridan, who were later joined by others, to assist in extinguishing the flames. After some hot work the fire was beaten out. TOMATO PLANTS FOR SALE READY FOR COLD FRAME "John Barr" "Landreth" "Eariiana" THOS. SWAN, t§ CAWSTON CONTRACTS We Arc Now Ready To Contract Contract Forms and Seed can now be obtained at Newton and Sinclair's store. CAWSTON CANNING CO. „. CAWSTON, B. C. Cawston Depot Site Cawston, April 17.—The site for the Cawston depot on the G. N. Ry. has been chosen by the head carpenter for the company, and it is located opposite the road running in a north-easterly direction from the south side of Messrs. 'Newton & Sinclair's store, f? Tomato Seedlings Cawston, April 17.—Mr. Thos. Swan, who branched out into the tomato seedling business this spring, has produced a very good stand of . young plants. The varieties are John Baei-, Landreth and Eariiana. He still has a few boxes on hand to dispose of. Sends Hay to Alberta Keremeos, April 17.—Mr. J. C Kennedy shipped one. car load of hay to Bowen, Alberta, on Friday, where there is a terrible shortage of feed and cattle are in a starving condition. He has orders on hand for two more car loads which he will ship as soon as he can get it baled. The hay which he has already shipped came, from Ash- nola, but he is hunting the whole district over for hay as he has sale for all he can obtain. MY BUSINESS IS INCREASING Because all who have their eyes tested or glasses fitted by me are guaranteed satisfaction or their money returned. L V. NEWTON, Optometrist CAWSTON, B.C. F. M. WRIGHT BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR Lumber and Building Materials, Sash and Doors. CAWSTON, B.C. Similkameen Fruit Lands H CAWSTON, B.C. re,; We own and offer choice fruit lands in this prosperous district. Mostly settled up by experienced agriculturists from Manitoba and Saskatchewan. SIMILKAMEEN FRUIT LANDS CO., LTD. 602 Great West Permanent Buildings, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Also R. L. Cawston, Sr., Cawston, B. C. mtmwmtmuwwa MINERS!! | YOU WILL DO WELL to obtain your Powder, j Fuse, Caps, Steel and Candles from NEWTON -'SINCLAIR fir, CAWSTON, B.C. : Take Home a Box of JS Neilson's Chocolates I You will find a large assortment of the most appetizing varieties from which to choose, ranging in price from 85c to $4, at the popular store of Bt. h. rotherham KEREMEOS, B.C. im:«»tni:»«ymm»m«»i»i»i»»i»»»t»tiii»»HiMiiiiiiiiiii»ttm> C.fKEflNEDY INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE Agent: Mutual Life of Canada Barber Shop For Sale 11 With one chair and bath, and a brisk business in soft drinks, cigarettes, etc. Also local agency for newspapers and periodicals. Stock on hand worth $1,500. . Price, including stock and good-will, $3,000; terms, half cash and balance arranged. KEREMEOS, B. C. [ti»iiiiiiiii»itiiiii»»t»n::iiii»i»iM»»»»nMiiiniiiiMiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniii;iiii)tm PAINTING The price of lumber is high and buildings degenerate quickly unless painted. I contract for any kind of painting and guarantee satisfaction. E. GORDON CAWSTON, - - B.C. CM. SHAW CIVIL ENGINEER — DOMINION AND BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYOR CAWSTON, B.C. Hedley Meat Market WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BUTCHER I have on hand always a splendid variety of Meat and Fish in season. R. J. EDMOND HEDLEY, B.C. CEMENT BRICKS AND FENCE POSTS Estimates given on any cement proposition. P. MADDEN, - CAWSTON, B.C. F. L. QI^BY AUCTIONEER CAWSTON, B. C. Great Northern Hotel HEDLEY, B.C. Electric light and full plumbing. All white help. Efficient service. J. JACKSON, J. H. MARTIN, Proprietor. Manager. DRESSMAKING First class needlework of all kinds. Prompt service. Low pric&L MRS. G. W. COLE Cawston, • • - B. C. THE PRINCETON STAR A SAVINGS ACCOUNT It is always well to have a Savings Account upon which interest is regularly paid and from which you are free to draw at any time should you have a good opportunity to buy stock or feed. A Savings Account is Ready Money. THE OF DIAN BANK ERCE 1 HBL:_a_t_-=»HS**-.*><.Mra« - :>riT3rSS*>;*_tt^iW»3Ca_l_KJ__~-_I Princeton Branch - H. C. B. Lucas, Manager 53_5oas^_«ea_____*_ipjis&7 lilKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiillilillllllllllM i«otk}wO-_3 J®SC Flower Pots 5c to 45c Kid's Garden Tools 35c up J§ Garden and Field Hoes 65c to $1.00 Garden and Field Rakes .85c to $1.50 Buster Brown.Wagons $8.40 up Pacific Coaster Car ' $5 90 Stone Churns and Crock*. Fishing Tackle (new stock) 1 Screen Wire for your Doors and Windows | ( ~3 91)111 GROCERIES m BEST ON THIS OR ANY OTHER EARTH F\ .P. C ®s PRINCETON COALMONT GRANITE CREEK Nevada Governor Praises Province SCHEME At the mining convention held in Seattle, Wash., liocantly, Emmet D. Boyle, govenor of the State of Nevada, was in attendance anu in the course of an address he bid welcome to the Can- ' adiairiis, as folows: "And I love British Columbia," he said. "'Often my mind turns back to boyhyocl days in the Kootenays. For I Was 19 years old when I left my old home to go north to British Columbia to make good." This was greeted with much ap- | plause from the section in the hall occupied by British Columbia delegates "And when I struck your country," went on the governor, ■ "I was broke; So I went to a section foreman on the C. P. R. and got work. I made a first- class section hand for s*x months—the happiest days of my lire." At 'this point the wnole house applauded the speaker. It tickled all the mining men. For it is stated that the biggest mining men wiio attended the convention were hi em wiio came up from the hard pan—men who have had a speaking acquaintance with the pick and shovel at some time in their career. "And then I w£nt'to Rossland camp. Rossland was a busy city then and I perauade1 Pat Stewart to put ma to work at the Le Roi." "At first I carried a cnain at the Le Roi arod later they let me run a levul and I was the happiest Briti ;b Columbian you ever saw. MARVELLOUS CATTLE There is on a farm of J. B. Loney, at Hazelmere, a bull Who lias >been trained to run the treadmill, and the animal exhibits the keenest delight in | his work, whch he has performed daily for several years. To add to this perfectly true story for the animal can be seen working by anyone caring to visit the farm, is a cow owned by a resident which hag tauglit herself the stunt of balancing a feed tub on the end of her nose This performance can be witnessed after each feed and the animal manifests extreme annoyance at failures, parsevering unitil she has accomplished the trek wheat she has no further in- Terest in the tub The Quick and the DEAD A schoolmaster asked for a definition of "The Quick and the Dead," and a small urchin in his class answered: "Please sir, the man that gets out of the" way of an automobile is quick, and -the man thait doesn't Is dead." SINCE 01870 I'LOH 30§?8SSCOUGHS J'i-ofit-sharing is often heard of in connection with our industries, but a large farm operated on this basis sounds altogether novel. Sucli a scheme has, however, been carried on with great success in Southern Alberta for a number of years. it is a hobby of C. S. Noble,-who in 1915 made a reputation all over the world by_ harvesting what was claimed to be a record crop of wheat on 1000 acres the average yield per acre on tnis a.Ti.a. working out at well over fifty bushels to the acre. This if a ■record that has not been equalled anywhere outside of Alberta, though it is claimed that it was surpassed by another farmer in Alberta in that year of record grain crops. Mr. Noble has devoted considerable study to the subject of profit-sharing.- His belief is that every worker is entitled to a share of the wealth he creates, and in the Noble Foundation, the name under which his company is incorporated, he and his associates have tried to put this theory into practice. This company owns and operates farm property, stores, elevators to the value of over two million dollars. Any employee who has been long enough with the company to prove his value may become a participant in the scheme and the method of acquiring stock is very simple. The employee is required to pay for ten per cent, of his stock in cash and give a note for the balance at eight per cent, interest. He then makes monthly payments of a certain amount to pay off the note, t» which also his dividends are credited. In this manner his stock ii paid off fairly rapMly. Needless to say, many of the employees avail themselves of the op- (1) Oats grow well in Alberta (2) An Alberta wheat field in portunity to become shareholders. Last year they drew a dividend of fifteen per cent, onetheir investment despite the fact that last season was generally considered a dry one< In 1916 a dividend of twenty-five per cent was paid, and in adicHtion a considerable sum was placed in the reserve fund. iiiii The results of the operations of this company are a striking example of the pneductive capacity of the soil in Southern Alberta and the kind of crops that may1 be expected if careful and proper farming methods are followed. It is questionable if the land they own is any better than millions of acres of other lama in the province, yet last year, which was the dryest season ever experienced, the average yield of wheat was twenty-four bushels of wheat per acre, and, and of- oats fifty bushels per acre. Still more Interesting is the average for the years 1911 to 1917, which was no less than thirty-eight autumn. ' * r * ! bushels of wheat and ninety-two bushels of oats. With such h&ghi average yields as them the Ms —tvi^ dends need not cause any surariBe. An instance of the progressive-ess-, of the Noble Foundation aad its faith in the country was the purchase in! the fall of 1917 of a "touUfcS^ra-ch oi) about 20,000 acres. On this property] thirty-five miles of grafted rand haw been constructed, sixty nsHes ejj three-wire fencing put up, several! first-class buildings erected, ftfd Wells drilled and 16,000 acres broken.! The profit-sharing scheme has been! successful beyond expectations. Many employees have availed theuiser*e* of the opportunity to invest _t_|*r savings in the company and am urawing, dividends on their stock. Mr. Noble has proved that a larf© -arm can be operated! successfully iu -.ccd -ears and bad under good maa- r^rxsnt, and the future of his pro- a'-sharing scheme will ^ watched with great interest*-—_.,.„ ■r i~ i -jgt' i - if - ■ i i1 j hi i^ i if _, .■ -— 11,-, i,-1, T"he| Hubfof the Sirrai j' COAL, LODE AND PLACER MINING re Unexcelled Advantages for the Investor and Home Builder* |p| Mis Electric Light System, Water for Domestic Purposes and Good Fire Protection - :llii' $'. ERNEST WATERMAN,. General Manager, Princeton, B. jl; ^ Jl I llBre'ji Bg «<sto*- ' "■*_-.*, Aprii, 23,1920 THE PRINCETON STAR BELI/S MOTH BAGS . WITH HANGERS 35 cents to $1.00 KILLMOTH TUBES, 25c. Each Liquid Veneer, Moth Balls, Chloride of Lime Iprinceton flfoarmacy Phone 69 W. ft. Jones, Manaoer ! ».l,.,. ■.__ mmmmmmmmmmimmmmmttnau ♦♦*♦*_ tf ft 1 EXCEPTIONAL VALUES SATURDAY AND MONDAY ONLY jji Figs |§|:; /.'.. ^ J|re .25c lb iii Salmon (Jib) Horseshoe (No. 1) Red (best)..20c tin. Chicken Haddie 30c tin Our Special Tea 55c lb W. Q. Coffee (fresh ground) . .60c lb Clark's Soups .-..,.■ two for 25c Bulk Raisins | 25c lb Teco Pancake Flour ;0 20c pkge Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour. 30c pkge Blueberries .25c tin Lobster Paste 20c tin HOUSE LINING I -4-0 in. -_vric£@> (in any quantity) 1-4-c -yd PRINCETON I Go-Operative Association J, A, McLEOD, Manager POST OFFICE BLOCK n » •♦♦♦•♦•♦•♦♦♦•♦♦»»«*i»*«»»«a+«y>>«JMi»»w tUXttt'ttttt; I Play Ft Cigar Store | GRANT BROS,, Props. « f CIGARS, TOBACCOS, PIPES $ I AND CANDIES $ a M * Jitney Service in Connection 2J tit ' f|V H) Calls attended to at all hours W t Phase 54 3 Box 289 1 ___ m I Ben .Baker's Old Stand 1 ,.Gtuu Transfer... GARDNER FflRRftR,.Prop. Agent for Imperial Oil General Trucking and Delivery Work Service Warranted Phone 64 Princeton Brandram's TjlLip|L QenuineS JuP JSP THEY used it for the stage-coach of olden days in England—we use it in Canada today. Compare it with any other white, lead or white paint, and you will decide that your house—or anything you wish to have truly white and remain white—must be painted with this brand which has survived as the leading white lead for nearly two centuries. Thinned with linseed oil and turpentine, it makes a perfect white paint. C6mbined with coloring matter, it makes the satisfactory tinted paint of any shade. It is the basis for that finest of ready-mixed paint, B-H i 'English' jj Paint. Made in a modern Canadian factory, and by the same process as was employed for its manufacture by its inventor in England, it is today the only survivor of all the patented white lead processes of that earlier generation. It has survived because it results in a white lead of exceptional fineness, whiteness and durability. For Sale by A. E. HOWSE CO., Ltd PRINCETON, - B. G. BFEANPRAM-HENPERSO UMITttt MONTWKAi. MAUFAX ST.OOHN TORONTO WINNIPEG MfDIClNE HAT CALGARY EDMONTON VANCOUVER Princeton Chautauqua Dates, May 14,15, II Bright Prospects -for Fairview Camp Tventy, five yeara ago two bright you:j graduates of Toronto University, engineers and metallurgists, G>. je anji Harry A. Guess, located in \ .1 old camp Fairview where they forced a connection, with the Stra- thy.e mine. Later ithey acquired the Susi© on their own account. Fairview camp fell upon evil days not because of lack of values in the ores, nor because of lack of bodies of ore. Probaibly no other damp in America has as fine a collection of monuments of mining, mismanagement as has Fairview camp. One by one the pi-operties fell by the wayside—money uselessly squandered or absorbed by commission brokers in Toronto, where most of ithe notations were made. The Guess boys hi due course drifted out of the camp. They went to Greenwood, where. tiiey were highly successful, and built a block which is known by their name to this day, Afterwards they operated in camps from Mexico to Alaska, always sue. cessfully. In recent years GeoTge has been professor of mining and m&tallgury in Toronto School of Mines, while Harry has been consulting engineer for the Guggenheims for many years. Some yfears ago Prof. George Guess was called to Anyox to solve the flux- nig poblrem of the Hidden Creek ores and was successful. During all these years the Guess brothers have never lost their faith in Fairview camp nor in the Susie, which Itihey still own. They have now come back to their early love and the Susie is being unwatered for a close examiniation with a: view to resuming development work. There are many mining men in this proveince who still believe in the old camp which got a knockout through the operations of wild-catlters and get rich quick operators a quarter of a cen tury ago, and by these men the results of the Susie examination will be watched with intense interest. The Fairview camp is located in the Osoyoos mining division and there is no more beautiful camp in British Columbia, with ideal climatic conditions and most of the elements of a successful mining camp. There are many splendid prospects in the camp with^Wg" showings of gold, silver and/aopper. In some cases these showings have benn well explored InJdhe workings, buib in too many casa/ the work cone has been simplV money thrown away. Thej /ower line trom Bonnington Falls pca.08 the' camp on its way to Princeton, and this should prove a boon to the camp as the lack of power has been oiie of the few handicaps the camp has labored under. Many of the olid-timers have stuck to the camp, living on in hope that some day the halcyon days of the 'nineties would return and bring prosperity again. Perhaps their hopes will socm be realized. During the pasifc eleven months de velopment work has been quietly carried on at the HidiUft-STreasure group, half a mile east of Fairview . An American syndicate is working th& property and has now 200 feet of turns- nelling done, cutting an apparently large body of low grade ore which as says from {i^UaJRJS per ton in gold, silver and copper. This prop erty is near the Greenwood-Princeton high power lino. BUSINESS LOCALS Lost—Lady's hunting case watch with initials L. H. Finder please return to Mrs. Huston. Reward Wood—See Wm. Huff for good dry wood, $2.50 per rick, cash on delivery. For Sale—Ford touring car, 1917 model. Apply B. S. Peck, Princeton'. Cream Separator—We can save you $15.00 on price of new DeLaval No. 5. Capacity 225 lbs. per hour guaranteed: T G. Wanless, Penticton, B. C. We are offering six months free subscriptions to the Texas Pacific Oil News to all persons sending in their name on or before the 1st of June, 1920 . Latest information from all points j direct from Texas. Keep posted if |you have invested or contemplate investing, York & Webster, publishers, 419 Winch Building, Vancouver, B. C. For Sale—House and lot. Good place for * chickens. Apply to Forley Russell, f ^#f For Sale—Edison Phonograph and 30 records. Enquire at Allen's Pool Hall. Easy chairs, upholstered; large and roomy. # Prices, $3.7.50 ad $42. See them; We are selling these chairs 30 per cent under value. A. L. White Get your shoes repaired a.t the electrically equipped modern shoe store. All up to date work. No old style cobbling done. R. Dale For Sale—Bradford &. Co. 88 note Player Piano. Apply Box 62, Hedley. Oh acount o fthe high cost cf shoes we repair shoes in any condition. R. Dale. For Sale—Black Siberian hares. Apply MacKenzie, of Tullochard, near Princeton. For Sale^bry wood, $2.50 per rick delivered. Patronize returned soldiers. Gulliford Brothers. Leave orders with J, Nathan, Retail Merchants Are an Honest Lot British Columbia retailers are in the. main strictly honest n dealng with their patrons, in the opinioa of Dominion Weight and Measures Inspector Dutton, in discussing the results of the year's work in ithe province. During the proceeding twelve months, mimer- ouse complaints aHegctag underweght have been received by the officer, but in most cases investigation has prqved that short weight was due to carelessness on the part of clerks during ithe rush hours. The high prices now prevailing on all commodities has rendered the accuracy of all weighing and measuring machines of the utmost importance and according to a recent amendment of the weights and measures act, inspectors will be required to inspect all scales in use at least once a year. Formerly, weighing apparatus was examined on an everage cf once of every two years. Prof. Turnbull to Lecture on Mining Professor J. M. Turnbull of the B. C. University will deliver a course of lectures, beginning April 27, in Trail, cm the following subjects: "Methods of Prospecting." "Mine Development.' "Valuation of Prospects and Mines." THOMAS BROS. ARE NOW SELLING BERRYMAN'S SEEDS GROWN AT PRINCETON INCLUDING Parsnip, Carrot,. Radish, Lettuce, Table Beet, Mangol, Broad Beans, Field Peas ---10 GENT PACKAGE S. R. GIBSON AGENT FOB T 1 i t I 1 I ? I i i X I i 1 Queen Fire Insurance Co. Sun Fire Insurance Co. B. C. Life Assurance Co. PRINCETON, B. C. Hoard's Dairpa BALANCE OF THIS YEAR FOR BALANCE OF THIS YEAR AND ALL NEXT $1.25 $2.00 No dairy farmer should be without the Dairy Gospel : : : : : : Send us your Subscription now at the redueed price. Curlew Creamery Go. GRAND FORKS, B. C. SOCIETIES KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS PRINCETON LODQE No. 50 Meets.'lSt and 3rd Wed. at 8 p.m. in I.O.O.F. Hall Visiting Brothers Welcome. P, B. Rowlands, C. C. P. Russell, K. R. S. PRINCETON LODGE I.O.QJP. No. S3. Regular meetings. 85p m., Thursdays, Sojourning brethren welcome. Hall situate on cor Bridge St. and Vermilion Ave. ■ O. BROMJ3TELD, N. G. C. Willarson, R. S. Excelsior L. O. L. No. 2102 Meets Fourth Tuesday at 8 p. tn. in I. O. O. F. Hall. Visiting brethren welcome, j R. Martin. W. M., Princeton R. Mum, Secretary, Allenby. Kettle Valley Time Table Via. tne Coquihalla Route Eastbond—Leave Vancouver at 7:30 p. m. daily, arriving at Princeton 4:15 a>rn.+-and Nelson afc 11:05 p. m. "Westbouud—Leaving Nelson 9:15 p. ra., arriving at Princeton 3 p. m., and Vancouver 12 midnight. Suits lor that... iii Restless Feeling , Drop into our new store and see the last minute style features. You will buy WILLARSON & CO. Princeton's Exclusive Store for Men and Boys .^«t^m:mn««minnnm«ii?mm«mnmmm»»;n{»»n{»mu;uutmmmmnm Of the high grade meats, we sell reveals only wholesome quality and those nutritious properties that go to make up strong muscle ||f|and sinew. Today—Try Ordering from Us i ABATTOIR AND SHOP---SANITARY U I —— H WE BUY direct from the farmer and sell direct to the consumer—No middleman's profit 1 VALLEY MEAT 60. : PRINCETON. | PERCY W, GREGORY Assoc. Mem. Can. Soc. C.E. CIVIL ENGINEER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYOR PRINCETON, B. C. ALLEN'S HARRY EVANS, Prop. Cigars, Tobaccos,* Confectionery BARBER SHOP Comfortable and Well Lighted H. McCONNELL, formerly of Vancouver SUITS MADE TO ORDER PRACTICAL TAILORING CLEANING AND PRESSING Next Door Gibson's Hardware Store THE DeUWflL MILKER...I Always on the Works regularly every day in the year, and on all kinds of cows. Week days, Sundays, and Holidays are alike to the DeLaval Milker Strong in construction, simple in operation, and positive in action. Call or write for catalogue, prices and terms RLEW CREAMERY CO. GRAND FORKS, B. C. INSURANCE P. W. GREGORY Agent for. The Foremost Fire, Life, Accident and Liability Companies—Canadian, British and American. Agent for ALLISON SUBDIVISION QUR POLICY IS— Always "To Give More for the Same Money —or the Same for Less Money" ::::-■:: P. BURNS & CO. PURE FOOD IN LIQUID FORfl PRINCETON BEER A beverage that promotes health and improves your appetite' : : : Princeton Brewing co. PRINCETON, B.C. HODEL Livery Stable & Auto Garage PRINCETON, B. C. Freight and Passenger Transportation STAGE MEETS ALL TRAINS W. S. GARRISON PRINCETON ' TULAMEEN W. F. HAZZARD UNDERTAKER Harold Ave. - PRINCETON Synopsis of sn8sii:m3n!s Minimum ;price of first-class land reduced to $5 an acre; second-class to $2.50 an acre. Pre-emption now confined to surveyed lands only. Records will be granted covering only land suitable for agricultural purpose^ and which is non-timber land. Partnership pre-emptions abolish- ' but parties of not more than four x. arrange for adjacent pre-emptio with joint residence, but each makinfa necessary improvements on respective clainis. Pre-emptors must occupy claims for five years and make improvements to value of $10 per acre, including clearing and cultivation of at least 5 acres, before receiving Crown Grant. Where pre-emptor in occupation not less than 3 years, and has made proportionate improvements, heTiiay, because of ill-health, or other cause, be granted intermediate certificate of improvement and transfer his claim. Records without permanent residence may be issued, provided applicant makes improvements to extent of $300 per annum and records §ame each year. Failure to make improvements or record same will operate as forfeiture. Title cannot be obtained in tess than 5 years, and 'improvements of $10.00 per acre, including 5 acres cleared and cultivated, and residence or at least 2 years are required. ' Pre-emptor holding Crown grant may record another pre-emption if he requires land in conjunction with his fajni, without actual occupation, provided statutory improvements made and residence maintained on Crown granted land. Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 acres, may be leased as homesites; title to be obtained after fulfilling residential and improvement conditions. For grazing and industrial purposes areas exceeding 640 acres may be 'leased by one person or company Mill, factory or industrial sites on timber land not exceeding 40 acres may be purchased; conditions include payment of sturhpage. Natural hay meadows inaccessible by existing roads may be purchased conditional upon construction of a road to them. Rebate of one-half c* cost of road, not exceeding half of purchase - price, is made. PRE-EMPTORS' FREE "GRANTS ACT. \ The scope of this Act is enlarged to include all persons joining and serving with His Majesty's Forces. The time within which the heirs or devisees ot a deceased pre-emptor may apply for title under this Act is extended from for one year from the death of Such person, as formerly, until one year after the conclusion of the present war. This privilege 4s also made re, troactive. No fees relating to pre-emptions a£§ due or payable by soldiers on preemptions recorded'after June 26 l9if Taxes are remitted for five years Provision for return of moneys 'ac- 5rU-,enV.,due and been Paid sinc* August 4, 1914, on account of payments, fees or taxes on soldiers' pre-emptions Interest on agreements to purchase A°mn,,0£ city lots held by members of Allied Forces, or dependents-,- acquired direct or indirect, remitted from enlistment to March 31. 1920. • CROWN SUB-PURCHASERS OF LANDS. Provision made for issuance of Crown grants to sub-purchasers of Crown Lands, acquiring rights from, purchasers who failed to eompletel purchase, involving forfeiture', on fulfillment of conditions of purchase, interest and taxes. Where sub-purchas-" ers do not claim whole of original parcel, purchase price due and taxes maybe distributed proportionately over whole area. Applications must be made by May 1, 1920. GRAZING. Grazing . Act, 1919, for systematic development-of livestock industry provides for grazing disaicfc^-a.rVd i 1( o-e. admir>i,~;r:uiHri u .der Co&iftUsic-iee'" Annua; gvMir« i-ermltn 'is'suad j] on numbers ra" ged■ priority fS? Cor! )i.;el i-_i-tf
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