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Ji^jKti''"Ji5i^>iii5ciM^,^'a^: ^ , r-. THE! PRINCETON Twenty=second Year—No. n PRINCETON, 8 C, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 192J PER YEAR : $2.50 Caah Single Copy 5c. Board of Trade f|j and Fire Prevention Authorities Well Pleased With Endeavors Being Made In Princeton The annual meeting of the Princeton Board of Trade was held in Mr. P. W. Gregory's- office on Monday evening, there being a good -attendance of members. In the absence of the president, Mr. A. S. Black, Mr. E. Waterman was asked to take the chair. A letter was read from Mr. J. A. Thomas, fire prevention officer, stating that the writer had had a conversation with Mr. J. F. Noble, secretary of the British Columbia Board of Fire Underwriters, with reference to the town. He informed Mr. Noble of the plans being made by the board and people of Princeton to put the town in a first class- condition from a fire prevention standpoint. Mr. Noble was much pleased and assured Mr. Thomas that immediately the plans had been carried out, if the Board would notify his office, he would send an inspector with a view to having a new inspection made and a material reduction in the fire insurance rates. This would mean considerable to the business men of the town. The writer also promised that he would keep in close touch with the town with a view to getting jthe reduction in the rates put into effect as early as possible. Mr. Thomas expressed appreciation of the way in which the Board had carried out his suggestions and given him support. f^3 A letter was also received from Mr. J. L. Noble expressing his satisfaction of the endeavors to increase the protection against fire and promising all possible assistance. Mr. H. G. Garrett, superintendent of insurance, wrote stating that the Villages Fire Protection Act did not contain any provision for taxation for fire prevention purposes. He had referred the inquiry received from the Princeton Board to the Attorney General, wHb was of the opinion that advantage shoud T>e taken of the Village Municipalities Act and suggested that the Board communicate with the Inspector of Municipal ities. j Mr. Waterman explained to members that when Mr. Gregory and he were in Victoria they interviewed the Inspector of Municipalities. That gentleman told them that the Village Municipalities Act had been pas:ied upon without sufficient consideration and when villages had attempted to incorporate under its provisions it was found that the same machinery was involved as in incorporating as a city under the old act. He emphatically advised that Princeton should nolt incorporate on account of expense and higher taxation. The Village Municipalities Act was unworkable for the purpose for which it was intended. Mr. C. Willarson as one of the committee -appointed to deal with fire prevention matters, reported that a public meeting of citizens had been called to be held in the Court House last Friday week but on account of bad weather no niiAyaa present but himself aHd'another geritlBlnan. The Board decided to have another meeting called for Feb. 9, to discuss the organization of a volunteer fire brigade.. Mr. Waterman reported that things .were moving in the right direction toward getting government assistance for the Hospital. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Freeman for his work in drawing a diagram which ahows . comparisons between the Harrison Lake Lilloet, the Squamish-Lilloet, the Yale Canyon and the Hope-Princeton routes for the trans-Provincial highway. The .financial statement for the past year showed a balance in the bank of $20.00. ||||| (j The following gentlemen were un- 'kffimously elected as the Board's offi- errj for the ensuing year:— Mr. E. Waterman, president; Mr. A. Soren- son, vice-president and Mr. P. W- Gregory, secretary-treasurer. Messrs. E. Waterman, P>' W. Gregory, C. Willarson and L. Mickel were appointed delegates to the convention of the Associated Board^ of Trade of Eastern B. C. and Good Roads- League to b.es'held in Penticton on Feb. 21, 22 and- 23. Mr. Gregory was also* 'asked' if possible to represent the Board at the Vancouver convention of Associated Boards of Trade. A vote of- thanks to. the retiring president, Mr.! Black, concluded the business1. PRINCETON TEAM LOSES TO COPPER MOUNTA.IN Played Overtime Period to Decide Hard Fought Game After a hard fought game, as indicated by the score, the Princeton junior hockey team lost to Copper Mountain, on the latter's rink, on Saturday last, the score being one to nil. The first period was slow but as the game progressed the play became fast and checking was hard and severe. The Princeton boys were, at some disadvantage owing to the Copper Mountain rink being about 50 feet longer than the ihome ice. Prindeton had several chances to score but, due to the excellent goal- tending of J. Pesut, of Copper Moun tain, they failed to net the puck. At the end of the third period the score was nil to nil. A ten minute overtime period was then played and during this Copper Mountain succeeded in scoring. The puck slid into the net during a melee in front of the goal. Priceton endeavored to equalize but failed leaving the victory in the hands of the home team. The lineup was as follows:— Princeton Position Copper Mt N. Manson Goal J Pesut D. Muir Defense O. Vick M. Wright ... Defense ... | O. Davie G. Schisler .. Rover .. R. MoKinnon A Thomas .... R. Wing .. C. SJealieu A- Meausette .. Centre .. H. Haheon E. Garrison. L. Wing. Claude BealW A. Almstrom .. Sub. ... J. Campbell Referee, Mike Plechach. No penalties. Kamloops Objects To Level Crossings riembers of Princeton Board of Trade Fail To See The Consistency "The Canadian National Railways Board is seeking to secure a ruling from the Board of Railway Commissioners permitting them to go ahead with level crossings within Kamloops municipaltiy, regardless or^the city council's opposition. The railway refused to construct a subway which the council dtemanded, and appealed to the Federal Railway Board for a ruling." The above paragraph which ap peared in the January edition of the Western Canadian Motorist was .together with another article in the ;ame magazine, the subject of considerable comment at Monday night's meeting of the Princeton Board of Trade. The second article mentioned was dealing with the number of fatal accidents at level crossings. After stating that 70 per cent of those killed or injured at grade crossing* during a three year period were motorists the articlei stated: — " ' Three times as many American citizens wtene kUIed or injured' at grade crossings in 1917, 1918 and 1919 as were killed and injured during the revolutionary war,' states M. O. Eld- ridge, the A.A.A. director of roads, who gives the American casualties in the principal battles as 6,600 and places the grade-crossing killed or injured for the three year period as 19,668 men, women and children of which 5,605 died of their injuries within 24 hours of the accident" Members of the Board read the two articles with interest and commented freely on the fact that, "regardless of the (Kamloops) city council's, oipposition" to level crossings within their municipality, they still strenuously held,out for the conjtruc tion of the trans-Provincial highway by way of the Fraser Canyon. This route - it was again remarked would require some twenty-two death-trap level crossings or a great expenditure for subway or overhead crossings. It appeared to the members of the Board that there was considerable unconstistancy in Kamloops. Team Runs Away On Bridge Street In Avoiding Them Automobile Breaks Drug Store Window &E DEATH OF OLD TIMEJ? "Billie" Wau,gh Passes Away In Princeton Hospital UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE MONTREAL, Jan. 31.—Hon G. D. Robertson, Canadian Minister of Labor, - in an address before the Women's Canadian Club reviewed the work of the Department of Labor since its^inception in 1900 and said that in his opinion, the cause of industrial unrest was the fear of unemployment on the part of the workmen, and that this wa.i a cause greater) than all the others combined. He advocated as a solution, state insurance of the working man against unemployment. A serious accident was narrowly averted on Wednesday evening, near the . Princeton Hotel, when a heavy team of grey horses, belonging to Mr. Garrison, ran away whilst attached to a wagon loaded with ice. It appears that Mr. Garrison left the team standing outside the hotel in the care of his small son, whilst he went inside on business. A few feet away an auto was parked. The horses, becoming impatient* commenced to walk forward. The child realizing that they would collide with the car endeavored in vain to stop them. A man standing on the sidfewaJk nearby made a grab for their heads, but ice and snow on the sidewalk made his footing uncertain and he was compelled to throw him sielf backward to avoid being run over. The team then crowded together and becoming frightened, dashed between th*e hotel building and the car, the latter escaping injury owing to the slipperiness of the road whiah permitted it being pushed out of the way by the wagon. The team dashed across, the road in the direction of the Princeton Drug and Book store but instead of crashing into this building turned and recrossed the road where several mien succeeded in stopping the exdited horses. lit the meantime Constable Fryer, who was driving up the street, was compelled to turn his car to avoid the team and struck the window of the Drug and Book store before he could stop the machine. The glass was broken but practically no other damage was. done. The boy on the wagon had a bad scare but was unhurt. HOSPITAL DONATIONS RECEIVED THIS WEEK List of Monthly Subscribers Shows Steady Increase—Straight Donations Help The Hospital Maintenance Fund has been considerably augmented during the past week. The Knights of Pythias offered the board of man agement an unconditional straight donation of $25.00 or a sum of $50.00 in return for which the Order, would receive three certificates entitling three members of the lodge to _»e- ceive free treatment in the hospital during the coming- year. The board decided to accept the larger donation. The Keremeos Womens' Institute forwarded the sum of $20.00. The following monthly donations were forwarded from Coalmont:— Coalmont Hotel $5.00 R. V. Shaw 2.50 H. Nash 2.50 J. M. Cromer 11 2.50 W. Causey 1.50 Total per month $15.00 Straight donations, from Coalmont to date are :— A Friend $2.00 Hugh Kim 50 Friends 10.00 L. N. Marcotte ; 5.00 G. L. White 1.00 Coalmont Drug Store 2.50 J. D. Pendergast 5.00 Total ...%. .'. $26.00 The additional local donations received are:— Chong Wing (straight) $7.00 F. Fryer (monthly) 2.00 Total , $9.00 Total for the week $120.00 BIG- COPPER SALE Said to be Largest Export Movement Since Close of War NEW YORK, Feb. 3.—The Copper Export Association has seld between 300,000,000 and 400,000,000 pounds of copper for export, according to reports in the financial district. The greater portion of the metal is said to have been purchased for German interests. sSlI At the prevailing quotations of thirteen cents a pound this transaction, the largest export moveriiet since the close of the war, involves an outlay of between $40,000,000 and $50,000,- 000. It is understood that a banking, syndicate is being formed to finance the sale. Mr. William Waugh, better known among the people of the valley as "Billie" passed away, on Monday, in the Princeton hospital.- The deceased was an old timer, living at Hedley, and was taken sick last week as a result of mixing coal oil with some alcoholic liquor which he drank. Dr. McCaffrey was called to Hedley to see him and the patient appeared to rally after doctor had prescribed. Later he was found to be worse again and was brought to Princeton on Fri day by train. Little hope was entertained! for his recovery, however, even before he was removed from his home and he grew steadily worse until death claimed him. It is not known at present what will be done regarding his funeral. Dr. McCaffrey, the coroner, being the doctor in attendance, could not hold the inquest and in consequence he communicated with the Attorney General asking for instructions. It is possible that a coroner from Penticton or Merritt will be brought in to conduct the inquest. In the meantime business matters connected with the deceased are also at a standstill; all his papers being stored, it is stated, in the safe in Mr. Black's office. Mr. Black, who has the keys of the safe, is at present on a vacation in California and the papers are not obtainable until communications are received. Installation Of |§ County Officers Orangemen Of The County Lodge Hold Annual fleeting In Princeton The annual installation of officers of the Similkameen County Loyal Orange Lodge, number C9;-5, was held in the Oddfellows' hall, Princeton on Tuesday, when the following mem bers were appointed for 1921:— A. Davidson, Summerland, worshipful county master; D. A. Sniythe, Penticton, worshipful deputy county master; Rev. W. C. Frank, Kere- meos, worshipful county chaplin; A. B. Elliot, Summerland, worshipful country recording secretary; C. V. Prosser, Princeton, county financial secretary; P. Russell, Princeton, couty treasurer; J. Nicol, Penticton, country director . of ceremonies.; J. Macpiherson, Princeton, first county lecturer; R. Martin, Princeton, first county deputy lecturer; H. C. N. Etches, Keremeos, second lecturer. The installation was conducted by Worshipful Past County Master S. R. Gibson, in his accustomed brisk and efficient jnanner. There was a representative attendance of delegates from Keremeos but a number of the delegates appointed from Penticton and Summerland were obliged to change their plans owing1 to the alteration of train service, which necessitated a lay over of two days instead of one as formerly. A meeting of the Eldon Royal Black, number 819, was held in the afternoon when four candidates were initiated, and two members raised to the second degree. Two other members were raised to the fifth degree. The work of this order was carried on after the sitting of the county meeting, there being an unusually large amount of business to receive attention. The Preciptory closed at 5:30 the following morning. PERSISTANT RUMOR Will C. P. R. Take Over Canadian Pqr- tion of G. N. R. System? Rumors to the effect that the C.P. R„ is about to take over the section of the Great Northern Railway Co.'s system along the boundary country and up through the Similkameen valley, are again afloat. No confirmation can be obtained. Father Wagner, of Penticton, who visited Chopaka last week, returned to Princeton on Monday, and stated that .this subject was being freely discussed among the railway employees down the line. It is' generally felt. that there are good grounds for the rumors. - -?'?" Ka A plague of carbuncles'iis sweep: ing Hungary: TJoctors say.- the disease is. due te.-clack- of. soap.-..arid clean linefc, and'might.be called the "plague of^isery *nd,. dirt," „ \*§JK3^*s|j^ Examination Results In Princeton School Long List of Promotions In All Divisions Indicates Steady Progress The following is the list of results of the January examinations in the Princeton Superior School: High School and Entrance: no examinations. Junior fourth; 1, Wendell Sellers; 2, Evelyn Bell. Senior third, 1, Peggy Cornish and Clifford 'Avery, equal. Junior third: 1, Mary Herbison; 2, Buddy Mickel. Senior second: 1, Ernest Prosser; 2, Jean McDiarmid. Junior second!: 1, Jim Cornish; 2, Cecil Pro)5ser.-.-3|>Fir3t Readier: . U, Margaret Avery; 2, Edward Alm- strom. Second primer: 1, Jose Stern; 2, Harvey Murr and Melville Young, equal. First primer: 1, Lillian Mitchell; 2, Annie Swanson. Receiving class: 1, Bob Swanson; 2, Gerald Burr and Hugh McConnel, equal. The following promotions were made on Feb.l. Division Three Promoted from Senior second to Junior third: 1, Ernest Prosser (gone to Keremeos); 2, Jean McDiarmid; 3, Thelma Eklof; 4, Gustav Ljunggren; 2, John Darragh; 6, Gust Larson; 7, Kenneth Garrison; 8, Lena Darragh; 9, Truda Broomfleld (on trial). Promoted from -Junior second to Senior second: 1, James Cornish; 2, Cecil Prosser; 3, Florence Meausette; 4, Alice Williams;; 5, Nike Oresko- vitch; 6, Bruse McDiarmid; 7, Freda Marks; 8, Hugh McDiarmid; 9, Vel- ma Bromfield; 10, Joseph Boult; ll, George Brown. Promoted from First Rd. to Junior second: 1, MargaVet Avery; 2, Edward Almstrom; 3, Thomas Lindsay; 4, Robert Herbison; 5, Michael Ozello; 6, Annie Schulli; 7, Olive Wilds; 8, Myrtle Marcotte; 9, Jack McDiarmid; 10, Cedric Haynes; 11, May? Hughes; 12,' Ross Thomas (on trial). Not promoted; 13, Stanley; Garnjjson; 14, Aldo Vickory; 15, Douglas Kirkpatrick. Division Four Promoted from Receiving class to First primer: William Stern, Arnold Dewhurst, Katy Williams, Hugh McConnell, Mary Oreskovlch.^Bob Swanson, Jeannie Darragh, Gerald Burr, Myrtle Garrison. Promoted from First primer to Second primer: Annie Swanson, Annie Mitchell, Lillian Mitchell, Gabriel Schulli, Beryl McDiarmid, Willie Hughes (on trial), Evadne Perkins, Ernest Wiles, Harold Johnson, George Lindsay, George Garrison, Llyod Cooper. j Promoted from Second primer to First reader: Melville Young, Olive Bromfield, Carl Storer, Anne Hall, Harvey Murr, Frank Hughes, James Brown, Margaret Gellatly, George Eklof, Joce Stern, Mark Gregory, Katy Troutman. 'X*^- ^ ICE CARNIVAL WAS A DECIDED SUCCESS Competition Kfeen for All Prizes— Original Costumes Worn The Princeton Athletic Association provided a good evening of entertainment at the rink last Friday, by staging a fancy dlress carnival with races and prizes for costumes. Spectators lined the sidewalks a- round the rink. The ice was in first class condition fotr the occasion. Everyone and particularly the chid- ren entered fully into the spirit of the affair and much interest was aroused by the races. Many of the cosftumes were very original. - The prizes 'for costumes were awarded as follows:— Ladies, Mr. Hamilton (in ladies costume)"; gents, Geo. Allen; comic, Ina Alm- stjrom and Carol Mickel; girls, Edna Graham; boys-; Bob McCaulay. ijrhe girls race was won by Ina Almstrom and among the boys Theodore Burr gained the first prize and Tom Boult the second, Ernie Garrison took first place, in the* potato racei and was closely followed by Stanley Garrison, who wasi awarded second prize. " • Mr. R. Bigsworth and also Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, of Keremeos, were visitors here last Monday, Born—To Mr. and Mrs. G. Allen, in thfe Princeton General Hospital on Thursday night, a daughter. The Princeton District Stock Breeders Association will hold its annual meeting in the Court House on Saturday, Feb. 12., at 2 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Van Wagenen, of Copper Mountain left on Wednesday for California. Mr.^ Van Wagenen is the general manager for the Canada Copper Corporation The beginners classes commenced work in the Princeton School on Feb. 1, the principal, Mr. C. Cornish states,, and for this reason all children of six years of age or over, whose parents wish them to begin, school before next September should be sent to school immediately. Capt. Gerhardi Praises Hospital Says Those Who Kick Should Help Instead or They Hay Regret Their Action Capt. A. C. H. Gerhardi, mining engineer, who recently left the Princeton General Hospital, after undergoing an operation there, said, in the course of an interview, on Monday, that he had been unpleasantly surprised at the amount of "kicking" which he had heard in the town with reference to that institution. He explained that as manager of the Crown Mines, Souttt Africa, among other duties he had to oversee the operation of the hospital there. He, has also had other, experience with regard to hospitals and his observations have led him Kir the conclusion that the staff at Princeton has1 more than a proper amount of work required of it. In other words the institution so far from being overstaffed is understaffed. In addition to the three graduate nurses employed there should at least be a maid to assist them in their many duties. "In my opinion," the captain said, "Princeton is fortunate to have a lady with as; much experiece and ability jis Miss Fletcher in charge of the institution. During the ten days I; was in the hospital, two major operations were performed, many, patients were receiving treatment and help at all times wasl insufficient. How would .the individuals feel who are kicking, he asked, if some one dear1 to thtem needed an operation in the middle of the night and a delay, caused by the night nurse being asleep on account of overwork resulted in death? They would have cause to bitterly regret their kicking and woifld wish that instead they had dug down into their pockets and helped the hospital. "I have already been five times around the world", he said, "and if I reach South Africa again I shall have made my sixth trip around the globe but I can certainly say, that if obliged to have another operatioln, no matter how critical, there is no hospital in any of the capital citiesl that I would prefer to enter when compared-with the Princeton hospital. The nursing staff and doctors are as efficient as could be desired." IS THE WORK DONE? Mr. J. A. Thomas, fire prevention officer and Mr. J. Muirhead, Provin- cial Inspector of Electrical Energy," will-visit the town in the course of of the next few days. The purpose of their visit is to inspect premises and see whether the instructions to make alterations and improvements, given during their last visit have been carried out. ; Patrick ■ Philip of Vancouver, formerly of Kamloops and Lilloet, has been appointed public w.orks engineer - of British Columbia, Hon. J. H. King, .Minister of Public Works, has announced, -3*1 New Companies Increase • Victoria.—There were 722 new companies incorporated in British Columbia during 1920. In 1919 there were 616, and in 1918 the incorporations numbered 347. Sixty isix extra provincial companies "were admitted to business! last year. r^-TW ^■LUfeks SSE THE PRINCETON STAR ■a: The Princeton Star PUBLISHED BVBRY FRIDAY AT PRINCETON, B.C. 1u^JWPW,.<.i,u,'L.jjm.» SUBSCRIPTION RATES British Empire, One Year $2 50 Foreign, One Year j.$8.09 Payable in Advance ' CORRESPONDENCE L. PHJONGTON, Manager. Friday Feb. 4, 1921 FIRE PROTECTION Jura, B.C. The Editor, Princeton Star. I Sir:—I am glad to know that Mr. Waterman has "taken the trouble to state exhaustively the difficulties connected with the hospital management generally and particularly with regard to the Princeton institution, of' t|he Board of which he is chairman. The Board having previously discussed the farmer's suggestion, namely, that all cases of sickness at the vari: ous camps, etc.,- be handled directly by the hospital, that the hospital receive the full contribution of $1.50 per man, paying the doctors, accord- In addition to the personal advan ling to some agreed upon scale, for tage of protecting business and priv ate property the people of Princeton have now another interesting inducement to push forward to completion the suggested improvements for fire protection and the formation of a volunteer fire brigade. Communications received from Mr. J. A. Thomas, fire prevention officer, and Mr. J. F. Noble, secretary of the British Columbia Board of Fire Underwriters, promise that when the Board of Trade's proposals, for rendering the town in a good conditipn *^rom a fire prevention viewpoint, had been carried, into effect, the town should be re-inspected with a view to i educing insurance rates. Already, upon the recommendation of the Board of Trade, Mr. H. B. Meausette has been appointed fire inspector in lots 706, 1822, 1823 and 1297, which district covers, not only the business and residential portion of the town, but also the mine and outlying parts of Princeton. Satis>- factory arrangements have also been made for the care of the present fire fighting equipment. The additional requirements in order to secure the desired reduction in Insurance rates are the' formation of a volunteer fire brigade, purchase of a few more lengths of hose and if possible the installation of another one or two fire hydrants. Valuable stocks of merchandise are carried in a number of the busi ness houses; costly personal property is kept in many homes. High rates of insurance are at present being paid by all who desire protection for their property. A few minutes reflection Will be sufficient to convince all that even a small reduction In the rates of insurance would repay, in Ofle year the cost of the proposed protective measures. A special meeting of citizens will he held on Wednesday, Feb. 9th, for the purpose of getting the opinion and if possibe the co-operation of all the people of the town on this subject. The Board of Trade, which has been making strenuous efforts for the improvement's along these lines, deserves the hearty support of our people. actual attendance, and finding it to be not practical, put an end to the matter—although we still feel there is virtue in the proportion. There is one other matter that I would like to allude to, if I may, and it is this: For some reason or other, when a new doctor has arrived in town in the past he seems to have special privileges afforded him, at the expense and to the injury of our old standby—Dr. McCaffrey. Hojipital contracts have not been given the latter, although, all other things being equal, he ought to have, if not a preference, at least an equal opportunity. The fact that Dr. McCaffrey has been penalized in favor of new comers has, in the past, given rise to unfavorable criticisms. Withal I trust there is sufficient public spirit in Princeton to ensure that iso vital an institution as its hospital shall not suffer for lack of funds. And further, that that same public spirit may prove a tower of strength to those elected to perform an onerous public duty, so that that duty may be performed efficiently and well. Yours very truly, M J. GUINAN WASTE COAL The efficient use of the slack resulting form the mining and screening of coal to marketable sizes, has been and is one of the problems of the mine manager. Canadian conditions are not unlike those of other countries, apart from the fact that our coal mines are somewhat distant from large centres of population. The British Association of Mining Engineers has considered this ques tion from the fuel conservation standpoint, due to the fact that in many Scottish collieries the per centage of unmarketable fuel is' increasing, the result of nwny of the thicker and better seams giving out. The consensus) of opinion appears to be that the most economical use for this fuel is in the generation of steam at large steam-electric power plants situated at the colliery. The colliery would thus become a power centre, around which power-consum ing industries could congregate, or from which the power could be distributed by transmission lines. On account of the high ash content of the coal refuse the water-tube boil eir has been found the most satisfactory, with a stoker equipment which will automatically discharge the a ;h without the admission of an excess of air. A high combustion efficiency is thus secured, and satisfactory evaporation conditions are easily maintained. In certain section-si of Canada, notably Alberta, the fuel situation and power requirements suggest the introduction of super-power plants at mining centres. In a pamphlet, "Power in Alberta," by Mr. Jamer White, the author emphasizes the im portance of utilizing the waste coa! at the collieries for the developmen' of 'Siteam-electric power. While this pamphlet deals especially with Alber ta conditions, an investigation o' other areas would probably demonstrate the feasibility of steam-elec trie super-power stations at points SALE OF COAL LANDS American Interests Said to be Taking Over 50,000 Acres VANCOUVER.—Vancouver, owners of property on Reid, Thetis, Kuper and Wallace Islands, near Porlier Pass, are very much interested in the reported sale of 50,000 acres of coal land to American interests. The price is $1,750,000, and it is stated on the best of authority that the sale has virtually been made, final completion of the deal depending updn the depth of the coal. The purchasers are already very heavily interested in British Columbia investments, but as yet hold no local lands here. Engineers they had on Th.efcis. and adjacent islands last year madje very favorable reports. Prospecting was started and nego tiations operied for the purchase of the property. 'The engineers have completed their invfestigations, and diamond drilling operations are now proceeding;. Mr. Charles Cobum, of Vancouver, and associates, also of Vancouver, are the principal owners interested, and they anticipate tttat the American capitalists will not meet with the slightest difficulty in proving up on the engineers' reports. Th'e properties are in the Nanaimo coal basin, and all interested are optimistic that tihere will soon be a large producing property developed. -1 The ground is but twenty-four miles by water from Vancouver. On Short Time Basilsl LONDON.—In addition to other plans of relief for the vast army of proposes that the Government's own industrial establishments shall be placed on short time to provide iiployment for the greatest possible number. This will avoid further reductions of the Government establishments and absorb many workers who already have been dismissed. The Government is asking employers of labor throughout the country to take similar action, and is appealing to the trades unions to co-operate in order to tide over thie present crisis. Dominion note circulation, according to the December statment, amounts to -$326,839,592. It is covered by gold to the extent of $96,021,001 and by deposits of approved, securities to a further extent of $175,689,- 025. able. - With increasing freight rates and the higher cost of mining, it becomes of viastly greater importance that waste of fuel and waste in the handling and transportation should be reduced to the minimum in order that the cost to the consumer may be maintained at the lowest point po> where a cheap fuel >s!uppljr is avail- sible i LABOR. NOTES \ \ By R. 8. f The unemployment situation, al though strained, has not reached the critical stage in this country that it ■-.as in "Britain. One million idle-men n that little island means one eigth .f its population without income, and it is up to us to analize this problem; to see if a solution can be found. Wages are still higher than prewar days. Commodities, in instances such as canned salmon, rice and the cheaper grades of clothing are below pie-war price and someone is stand- ing the loss. According to United States statistics the average production per man ha3 deminished, despite the fact that the productivity of machinery has increased. Here is one phase of the question that will have to be settled if sane government and sane citizens are to hold the fort against the forces of violence and greed. Is the worker producing all that can be produced in a working day? The answer is an emphatic, No! A certain -section believe that the less they produce the more work there will be done. This theory has been exploded, however, since the buying public has adopted a waiting policy, and if this is continued in the warning note sounded by the leading bankers, that the crisis has yet to come, will in all probability, be found to be true. Let it be presumed that production per capita increases &o that commodities and wages drop to normal, the purchasing community will again make its weight felt by purchasing the articles needed. The increased demand will drive the manufacturer to greater production, necessitating the employment of more workers. All the nations of Europe are anxious1 to buy goods, but owing to the fabulous prices asked and the adverse rate of exchange, they are unable to place contracts and the result is that under-consumption is conspicuous throughout the entire zone of the late war. The worker, in fairness to himself, the wives and families .of the unemployed and the world in general, must increase production of food and clothing, at least to a pre-war standard, so that he may stand absolved from the blame of bringing a crisis that may p-pell disaster to the commercial world as we know it. The Methodist Ministerial Association at an informal conference with the members of different labor unions, in Vancouver, have decided to co-operate i every way possible to alleviate the conditions now existing in that city. They agreed with the findings of the Methodist Church conference for all Canada, which was: "(a) That there are moral perils in the system of production for profit. The system calls for change; (b) That the democratic control of industry is just and inevitable and, as the last century democratized politics, the twentieth century must bring the democratization of industry. The Methodist Church demands nothing, less than a transference of bur whole economic life from a basis of competition and profit to one of co-operation and service: (c) We believe the undying ethics of Jesus demand this: (d) We are in favor of the immediate nationalization of our national resources, such as mines, water power, fisheries forests, the means of communication and transportation, and public utilities on which all people depend." LAST YEAR A RECOD Log Production Shows Increatsie of Fifteen Per Cent. VICTORIA, Jan. 31.—En spite of lumber production slowing down, and the temporary closing of many camps during the last few months, 1920, breaks all records in log production, according to returns from log scaling for the various forest districts, made public today by Hon. T. D. Pat- tullo, minister of lands. During the last yfear tniere. was scaled the equivalent of 2,046,000,000 board meHisure, compared with 1,- 758,000,000 feet in 1919 and 1,761,000,- 000 feet in 1918, the figures show. "This shows an increase of fifteen per cent which is gratifying, indeed," said Mr. Pattullo. "$jjfe:. Of the total" scaled the coast district produced 1,596,000,000 board feet. The lower' coast and Vancouver island contributed 1,395,000,000 feet and the northern coast 203,000,- 000 feet. The% increase on the coast over last year was 186,000,00 feet. Total production in the interior reached 450,000,000 feet, a gain of 103,000,000 feet over 1919. iap$i$ oj" Land let kmm msnis 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 purposes and.which is non-timber land. Partnership pre-emptions abolished,; but parties of not more than four may arrange for adjacent pre-empti»ns with joint residence, but each making necessary improvements on respective claims. ^, 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 8 years, and has made proportionate improvements, he may, because of ill-health, or other cause, be granted intermediate certificate of improvement and transfer his claim. Recorfls without permanent residence may be issued, provided applicant makes improvements to'extent of $800 per annum and records same each year. -Failure to make improvements or record same will operate as forfeiture. Title cannot be obtained in less than 6 years, and improvements of $10.00 per acre, including 6 acres cleared and cultivated, and residence of at least 2 years are required Pre-emptor holding Crown grant may record another pre-emption, if he require* land in conjunction with his farm, without actual occupation, provided statutory improvements made and residence maintained oh Crown granted land. *>■ Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 apres, 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 stumpage. Natural hay meadows inaccessible J>y existing roads, may be purchased conditional upon construction of a road to them. Rebate of one-half of 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 of a deceased pre-emptor may apply for title under this Act is extended rrom for one year from the death of such person, as formerly, until one year after the conclusion of the present war. This privilege is also made retroactive. No fees relating to pre-emptions are due or payable by soldiers on preemptions recorded after June 26 1918 Taxes are remitted for Ave years Provision for return of moneys accrued, due and been paid since August 4; 1914, on account of payments, fees or taxes on soldiers' pre-emptions Interest on agreement.^ to purchase t.°,^nJ°£ clty lots held bv members of Allied Forces, or dependents, acquired ^trect or indirect, remitted from enlistment to March 31, 1920. SUB-PURCHASERS OF CROWN LANDS. Provision made wf issuance of Crown grants to sub-purchasers or Crown Lands, acqv.-rir g- rights from purchasers who failed to complete purchase, involving forfeiture, on fulfillment of conditions of purchase interest and taxes! Where sub-purchasers do not churn whole of original parcel, purchase price due and taxes may be distributed proportionately ovei whole area. Applications must be made by May 1, 1920. GRAZING. Grazing Act, 1919, for systems li<- development, of livestock industry provides for gracing districts and 'range administration under Commissioner Annual grazing permits issued based on numbers ranged; priority for established owners. Stock-owners may- form Associations for range management. Free, or partially free, permits . for settlers, campers or travell«rs, up to ten head. mwwmm MILK 1= CREAM THE C. & 1 DAIRY CO. Props. Chap-man & Fleming Having recently trebled our herd of Milk Cows we are now in a position to fill all orders. .'Quality and Cleanliness Guaranteed. ORDERS TAKEN FOR GOOD DRY WOOD Box 298 Prompt Delivery Try the Star Job Dept. TAILOR SHOP H. McCONNELL, Prop. SUITS MADE TO OfcDER Tailoring - Cleaning - Pressing PERCY W. GREGORY Assoc. Mem. Can. Soc. C.B. CIVIL ENGINEER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYOR PRINCETON, B.C. * F. ANDERSON GENERAL TRUCKING Phone 65 I Princeton ft $50 to $5,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE * I A CANADIAN GOVERNMENT ANNUITY PROVIDES IT v ^—————— T f * $ f + 1 i f * * * * Apply to your postmaster; or write, postage free, to S. T. Bastedo, Superintendent of Annuities, Ottawa, for new booklet and other information detired. ? . State sex and age last birthday. a T «£•«§• *¥ * * * * * f * * * * —No better life investment available —No better security obtainable —Cannot be seized or levied upon for any cause —Will be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed —Not affected by trade depression —Free from Dominion Income Tax —No medical examination required Anyone over the age of 5 years resident or domiciled in Canada may purchase. Any two persons may purchase jointly. Employers may purchase for their employees—school boards for their teachers—congregations for their ministers. Dont Divorce Your Wife Because she does not mend your Clothes. BUY NEW ONES and make of pet of her. We Carry EVERYTHING YOU NEED. All Lines at REDUCED PRICES. C. WILLARSON & CO. Princeton's Exclusive Store for Men and Boys TO BELIEVE1THE UNBELIEVABLE You must come yourself and see the goods in our stores. j| P. COOK ESTATE PRINCETON AND COALMONT HBW^^KMi^^ii^n Corner 16^ Ave., & Main St., Mmffm^mm^^m [largest monument works in the west write us for designs a. rw\* n -t • < i 1 tut • • c* r> ■» . ♦ /■» «■ 2 | The Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada, Limited Offices,, -Smelting and Refining Department TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA SMELTERS AND REFINERS Purchasers of Gold, Silver, Copper, Zinc and Lead Ores TADANAC BRAND PIG LEAD, BLUESTONE, COPPER AND ZHNO i X 1 X X SOCIETIES M% KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS PRINCETON LODGE No. 60 Meets Every Wednesd'y at 8 p.m. in I.O.O.F. Hall Visiting Brothers Welcome- W. D, Young, C. C. P. Russell, K. R. S. HKINCETON LODGE I.O.O.F. No. 52. Regular meet.ngs. 8 p m., Thursd ays, Sojourning brethren welcome. Hall situate on cor Bridge St. and Vermilion Ave. Thomas Hughes, N, G. C. Willarson, R. S. Excelsior L. O. L. No. 2102 Metts Fourth Tuesday at 8 p. tn. in I. O. O. F. Hall. Visiting brethren welcome. R. Martin. W. M,, Princeton R. Muik; Secretary, Allenby. Great War Veterans Association PURE FOOD IN LIQUID FORfl PRINCETON BEER A beverage that promotes health and improves your appetite : : : Princeton Brewing eo. PRINCETON, B.C. Princeton Branch Meets 1st and 3rd Sunday in each month, at 8 p. m., in the Board of Trade room. Visiting Comrades welcome, A. ADAMS, President ! P. E. ROWLANDS, Sec. riODEL Livery Stable &Auto Garage PRINCEFON, B. C. Freight and Passenger Transportation STAGE MEETS ALL TRAINS W. S. GARRISON PRINCETON TULAMBEN I NSURANCE P. W. GREGORY Agent for The Foremost Fire, Life, Accident and Liability Companies—Canadian, British and American. Agent for ALLISON SUBDIVISION Kettle Valley Time Table Via. tne Coquihalla Route Eastbond—Leave Vancouver at 7:15 p. tn. daily, arriving at Princeton 3:56 a. mi, and Nelson at 10:45 p. m. Westbouud—Leaving Nelson 9:05 p. m., arriving at Princeton 3:15 p. m., and Vancouver 11:15 o'clock p. m, THE PRINCETON STAR, FRIDAY, FEB. 4,1921. (2) Introducing Auld Lang Syne at New Year's Festival given at Montreal by the C. P. R. to employees. Model of first C. P. R. locomotive carrying four humorist representatives of the hardy pioneers. I a (3) The Duke of York unveiling one of the | p war memorials outside of St. Michael's Church in the East End of London. (4) Constantine who has arrived in Greece to reign as King along with the Queen, Princess Catherine in centre, Princesses Helen,, Irene and Prince Paul. (5) Children of the Igorote tribes in the Philippines being taught by Belgian sisters to make lace. They are very enthusiastic students. , (6) Country home presented in 1917 to British Premiers by Col. Sir Arthur Lee, M.P. It is situated near Wendover, Bucks. Lloyd George took possession just before this Christmas, he being the first premier, to occupy the residence^ To make one's life more attractive; to give it an outlook; to make one realize that his avocation is going to call for mental ability of high order as well as for physical strength is an important and interesting task. If this can be done, and at the same time, pleasure had and lasting friendships formed, profit and recreation will happily mingle. This is done through Boys' and Girls' Clubs and the teaching in the public schools of Manitoba of Agriculture and Home-Making. In 1912, seven such clubs were organized with an initial membership of 750 and so popular has the movement proved that there are to-day '240 such clubs, 1,500 branch clubs and a total membership of 30,000. Practically all girls and boys, between the ages of ten and nineteen years in that province—outside of the cities—are members of the clubs with the result that future emphasis in this connection is directed towards making the work more efficient. . Government encouragement of the movement is shown in the provision of- 50 per cent, of the money paid out in cash prizes on agricultural and home economics and 50 per cent on school exhibits up to 15 per cent of the total Govern- .ment grant, the amount required for such purposes this year, was $20,- 000. Manitoba is the only province that tangibly assists clubs to hold fairs in this manner and after four -years' experience, they are_ evidently well satisfied with the result and convinced that such assistance has materially contributed to the success of the movement. The number taking part in the various projects shown by the following list, namely, gardening 15,000; sewing 12,000; cookery 12,- 000; poultry 5,000; canning 5,000; live stock 4,500; grain growing 2,500; dairying 2,300 and woodwork 1,800, indicates that some subjects are more popular than others. The difference is more a question of circumstances. Many club members living in towns cannot go in for livestock, grain growing and dairying to the extent that they would like, and generally, these cannot be taken up in the country except by the teen age members, while in the projects like gardening, poultry raising and sewing, all members can take part. The four leaf clover, the emblem of good luck with a capital "H" on each leaf, has been adopted as the club emblem. The four "H's" typify the all round development which club work stands for, "Head, Hand, Heart and Health." The feature of club work that makes' it superior to practically all other teen age" organizations, such I as the Boy Scouts, Cadets, Tuxis j The Modem Canning Team Champions of Manitoba. Squares, Trail Rangers, etc., is ownership. Practically all the good features in these splendid city boy organizations are included in the Boys' and Girls' Club scheme, and in addition, provision is made for each member to raise chickens or pigs or calves and sheep. To plant a garden and preserve the products, to have a quarter acre plot of certified disease free potatoes and lastly. to be able to sell their product and open a snug bank account, not for the purpose of hoarding, but to have it available for use when a favorable opportunity presents itself. Neither the boy or girl who has no money to spend nor the one who gets all he wants to spend, has any idea of the value of money or how to advantageously spend it when they do happen to have it, compared with the boy who earns it and is free to invest it as his judgment suggests. A feature of club work developed during the past year that offers great possibilities, is team demonstration work. A demonstration team consists of three girls or three boys, a captain and two assistants. Such a team will take an agricultural or home economics subject and by dramatizing it, invest it with such interest that not only do the members of the team, but those who have the opportunity of listening to them, see in it a subject capable of untold interest and investigation. The members work together with such clock-like regularity that one or other is always speaking and the two are doing the actual mechanical work at the same time, and when the demonstration is completed, the table is cleared and everything packed away. By these means, agricultural education is being made a joy and entertainment to thousands of Manitoba's boys and girls. The movement will make for better and happier homes and greater agricultural future output. The captain of a cow-testing team for instance, will give an interesting review of dairy cattle from the time of the Pilgrim Fathers, when John Alden is said to have taken Priscilla Mellen to their future home on the back of a Holstein Bullock, up to the present when magnificent herds of Holstein, Ayrshires and Shorthorns are to be found in many parts of the province. While she is" giving this description, her teammates are busily unpacking a Bab- cock tester and preparing for a demonstration of its use. Not more than ten minutes is taken by the Captain with the historic part of the "program. She then steps aside and is soon busily engaged with a part of the mechanical work connected with the demonstration while one of her team mates takes her place and explains the theory of cow-teating and its advantages. The third member then explains the make of the machine, tells something of the inventor and shows how to use it. Team demonstration work develops co-operation, the ability to speak in public, habits of reading and research, neatness, accuracy and speed, local pride in the com- muity and a good practical knowledge of the subject. Manitoba has teams on canning, cookery, sewing, garment dyeing, stock judging, vegetable judging and grain inspection. Recently one section of the district chammon demonstration team spent a whole week in Winnipeg in sight seeing, entertainment and education, as a reward for achievement in club work for their rescective districts. ^ ! ■«« THE PffclNCETGN STAR, FRIDAY, FEB. 4,1921. m SOUTHERN SIMILKAMEEN KEREME0&,=B. C. 32 Miles from Penticton. One of the most beautiful scenic routes in. British Columbia. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR TOURISTS KEREMEOS GARAGE J. F. MADORE, Proprietor Gasoline - Oil Accessories Any make of car overhauled by expert men. ' EREE AIR Sub agent for Ford and Dodge Cars. Ford and all makes of Magnetos recharged. Oxy-Acetylerte Welding \ Batteries Charged GENERAL BLACKSMITHING Phone 14 KEREMEOS U»:»mtunmw«w>m»»tumwutmn% Spring Reductions Women's ' Underwear, . Underskirts and Hose. Children's Caps, Scarfs and Hose, etc. Just what you want, and at reduced prices, too. Discount of 15 per cent, ion all cash sales in these lines. Men's pants and shirts—Ten per cent, discount for cash. Shoes—Fifteen per cent, discount for cash. THE KEELER STORK Keremeos, B. C. Also general merchandise. tmmtwwttffitttttmsaf Try This Jam The strawberries used 5 in Quaker Brand Jam comes from one of the finest fruit districts in the West. They are picked while they are at their best, sent to the factory and preserved the same day; that is why QUAKER,BRAND STRAWBERRY JAM has such a delightful fresh fruit flavor. DOMINION CANNERS B.C., LTD. Head Office • Vancouver. King & Crooker Wholesale and Retail Butchers Fine variety of meat, fish, bologna, sausage, etc., always* on hand. Auto delivery. KEREMEOS, B. C. "COMPANIES ACT" CHANGE OF NAME Notice Is Hereby Given that "H. B. Morley & Co., Limited,"- will at the expiration of one month from this date apply to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, Victoria, B. C, for authority to change its name to "Johnston Hardware Limited." Dated at Penticton, B. C, this 24th day of January, 1921. N. F. TUNBRII5GE, 31-4np Solicitor for Applicant. Prince Rupert, B.C.—If present plans are consummated, an Arizont oil company will start boring ofr oil on Graham Island, Queen Charlotte Islands, this spring. i^M&A. SPLENDID ACTING BY TALENT AT CAWSTON Cawston Amusement Co. Scores Great Success With "Peter Piper's Troubles" Cawston, Jan. 29.—"Peter Piper's Troubles," a comedy in four acts, the second of the series of entertainments in aid of the Cawston Community hall, ■was presented in the school house on Frijfey evening to a large and well pjKfed audience. 1 -Srne play depicts the adventures of Peter Piper—a happy-go-lucky young man in the employ of a pair of shyster lawyers, who devote their energies to schemes for fleecing the unwary. In the end, virtue is rewarded, the scoundrels frustrated, and three pair of hearts made happy. The title role, Peter Piper, was taken by W. L. Lockhjart. His absolute naturalness was most pleasing. It is sufficient to say that he acted the part "as natural as life." The part of Betsy Boliver was taken by Mrs. R. A. Whyte. Betsy is a bright, un-to-date (Canadian servant girl who by her quick wit saves her friends from ruin. Mrs. Whyte's animated acting took the audience by storm and was more than once rewarded-by rounds of hearty applause. The poor and struggling artist, Sei- win Kilby, 'was admirably portrayed by R. L. Cawston, Jr. Mr. Cawston has been there before and^his acting in this Instance only adds to an already established reputation. The part of Doris Chester, the poor music teacher whose face is her only fortune, the intended wife of Kilby, was in the hands' of Mrs. P. M. Madden, and a better selection could not have been made. Particularly in the fourth act, in her denunciation of Grubbins, her acting would not have done shame to* a professional. Mrs. Swan, in the difficult role of Winnifred Barrington, a dashing young widow, acted with her customary grace and dignity. Although rather changeable in her affections, she was at last happily united with a noble Englishman, Adolphus Gudgeon, depicted by Mr. G. B. Wright. The only criticism heard with regard to this gentleman was that he did not appear often enough. In fact everyone was "charmed, don't you know." The parts of the two lawyers, Bundy and Gru^bins, whose well laid plans went wrong, were in the hands of G. L. Prentice and F. McDonald, respectively. It is hard to understand how two sufeh respectable young men could act the parts of consummate rogues so naturally. They both established reputations as high-grade villains. No criticism would be complete without reference to:Mr. T. ©wan, the man behind the scenes, to whose untiring energy the success of the play was largely due. The lot of a director is not a happy one, but a success such as this must go a long way toward repaying his long hours of labor. An innovation was introduced by Mr. G. W. Cole, who appeared between the acts in costume,1' as a vendor of candy, peanuts, etc.- If the candies in question 'were a fair sample of Mrs. Cole's culinary art,—"Come again, George." At the conclusion of the performance, the actors were partakers of a luncheon prepared for them by'Mes- dames Lockhart, Sheridan and Wright. The play will foe presented in Keremeos on Friday, February ,4, in joint aid of Keremeos and €!awston Community halls. Arrangements are being made with Mr. G. M. Munshaw, of Penticton, for a concert by himself and other artists toward the end of February. MR. JAS. STEWART LAID AT REST AT HEDLEY Well Known and Respected -Merohant Passed Away After Operation Hedley, Jan. 29.—The funeral took place on^Thursday of Mr. Jas Stewart, a well known and much respected business jnan of this place, who died in the Princeton General hospital, after underging an operation on October 20. The deceased was about 70 years of age and had not been in the best of health for some time. He became very ill last week and the operation was performed in hope of saving, his life, hut was unavailing, r&fep Mr. Stewart casne to Hedley and opened up a general store about the same time as the construction of the Hedley Gold Mining company's mill was commenced. He remained here through the periods of varying fortunes of the town and has made many Mends not only in Hedley but also throughout the districits north 'and south. The funeral services were conducted by Father Wagner, of Penticton, in Fraternity hall, and the body was laid to'rest in the Hedley cemetery. There was a large number of friends present. - UStoe deceased has two brothers and two sisters living in the United States but no relatives in Canada fNEW ORANGE HALL Local Lodge Prepares to Build Early in -Spring Keremeos, Jan. 29.—The construction of the new Orangemen^s h .11, to be erected on lot 24, facing on Seventh avenue, about halfway between the haJrdware and barber shop, will be commenced as soon as the materials arrive and we&ttteir. permits. The hall will have outside dimensions of 30 feet by 40 feet, and is so planned that a second storey can be eonstr-ucted whenever desired. Only the first storey will be built this sea son, • the estimated cost of the work to be done being about $2,000. Mr. J Knudson will have charge of the work of erecting, the hall. IRRIGATION MATTERS Additional Estimates of Needed Flumes Being Prepared Cawston, Jan. 29.—Flume construction has been temp&rarily suspended until more clement weather. The Sim ilkameen Lands -Co., Ltd., however, is preparing additional estimates of work required and efforts are being made to have all arrangements in good shape so that there may be no delay when spring opens. Work on the big syphon at the head of the property, to be done by the Great Northern railway company has been delayed. The exact cause for this is not at present known, but in spite of the fact that the land company's engineer, Major C. AB. Shaw, supplied specifications for this syphon some months ago a letter has recently been received from the railway company asking what was required of them. The fault, it is understood, lies with the G. N. R„ and it is confidently expected that the difficulty will be quickly overcome and the syphon installed. WrLL H&t CLOSE Horn Silver Mfire Continues Operations Without a Break Similkameen, Jan. 29.—Officials of the Horn Silver *mme report that there is no likelihood of operations being closed down in their mine. The Trail Smelter wall not pay them for the ore Shipped until March 1, it is stated, but arrangements hajve foeen made ten- aiblfng them to finance the operations in the meantime. REAL VALUE OF IRRIGATION SHOWN May Soon Give Demonstration of Automatic Pump •Cawston, Jan. 29.—Information is to hand that $75,000,000 worth of products were raised on irrigated land in the State of Washington last year, with only six per cent, of thev available water in use. If this sum accrued from the use of six per cent, of the available iwater what would be the result -financially if the remaining 94 per cent, were brought into use. In this valley at the present time there exists all the natural advantages and productiveness possessed by the people of the State to the south. Rich soil—some of the most fertile in the province, lot's of sunshine, wild winters, abundance of water. What is the trouble in the valley then? Hundreds of acres of the finest land lying barren—thousands of gallons of water running to waste all the time. We lack the means of eondact,- ing the iwater from its natural channel onto the lands which for want of it are barren but which if irrigated would blossom forth bringing greater wealth to the country at large than the finest gold mine in operation. It is gratifying to know that Mr. James J. Ourrie, of Vancouver, who has spent many years in- experimenting for the purpose of finding some method of raising large quantities of water by means of a i&ecfoanical pump or at least a pump which requires but little extraneous power, at last has the experiments so far advanced that he will soon be able to give some practical demonstration of his discoveries. This is a line of study which has not received as much attention as others, but one, nevertheless, which is of extraordinary value to the people of the valley. Cawston Baby Clinic Cawswton, Jan. 29. — Another important step in the direction of building up the future of the district will be taken next month when a baby clinic, under the auspices of the Victorian Order of NurseB, 'Will foe Btarted iff this district. The date for the holding of the first clinic has not yet been definitely decided. Dr. M. D. McEwen will foe in attendance, assisted by Nurse ■Smith to make the examinations of the babies and give mothers advice as to diet, deficits and general care of their children. Liberals Re-organize Keremeos, Jon. 29.—The annual reorganization meeting of the Keremeos Liberal Association was held on Tuesday last, when plans -were made and the. following officers elected for the year 1921: Hon. J. Oliver, hon. president; Mr. H. Tidy, president; Mr. B. Mills, vice-president; Mr. W. Frith, secretary-treasurer. Mr. F. Bell, of Keremeos; Mr. H. Tweddle, of Keremeos Centre; and Mr. A. E. Irwin, of O'lalla, were elected committeemen. Property Changes Hands Keremeos, Jan. 26.—The lot and ■buildings occupied by Mr. Jas. Critch- le'y, and used by him for his shoe repair business, has foeen sold by Mr. G. J. Schmidt to*Mrs. Ada Kirby. Pleased With Cawston" Cawston, Jan. 29.—Mr. Laning, of Chaplin, Sask., is visiting with Mr.' and Mrs. H. Silvester. Mr. Laning is one of the most successful farmers in his home district and has come here ■with a view to looking for a suitable location to settle in* a more comfortable climate than that of the prairie. He has expressed himself very well impressed with all he has seen in the Cawston community and hopes soon to find a ranch upon which he can make his home. 'Recovering From Operation Keremeos, Jan-. 29.—Mrs. Woolliams has returned from Vancouver, where she recently underwent a serious operation. She is reported to be rapidly regaining strength. Meteorological readings taken daily ■at 7 a. m'. on the government instruments at Keremeos: Date. Max. Min. January 22 33 25 January 23 36 19 January 24 32. 26 January 25 L. 33 25 January 26 38 19 January 27 ' 35 27 January 28 41 14 Total snowfall for the week ending January 28, .13 inches. UNFAIR COMPETITION IN FRUirSHIPMENTS Rates from Keremeos to Edmonton Are Much higher than From Penticton . Keremeos, Jan. 28-—A question of vital importance to the whole district was considered at yesterday's meeting of the Keremeos Board of Trade, namely that of transportation. The secretary-treasurer, Mr. H. C. N. Etches, read a statement showing the comparison in express and freight rates to points on the prairies. The statement showed at a glance that there was a difference of from 10c to 25c per box more on freight shipments of fruit from Keremeos as compared with Penticton to points east. This matter, he said appeared not to have been understood by many of the growers of the Similkameen but to make it clear he gave two special instances. On a minimum xar from Penticton to Calgary the charges are "5330.75 plus heating charges of $:6.35, while from this point to Calgary a minimum car costs $496.00, plus heat-' ing charges of $49.00, showing a difference of $166.15 on the car and $43.- 25 on the heating charges. After being reduced to boxes the difference amounts to 23 3-4 cents per foox. The difference in the- Edmonton rate is even greater than that of Calgary. From Penticton to Edmonton a, mininfum car costs $381.50, plus the heating charges of $9.25. From Keremeos to Edmonton a minimum car josts $553.79, plus heating charges of i>55.30. This shows a difference on :he car of $172.29 and $46.05 for heating. This being reduced to boxes shows a difference of 24 3-4 cents per box. Very careful consideration was giv- an this matter. It was pointed out hat every fruit grower in the Similkameen was vitally interested in getting a fairer or equal competitive rat* for this valley when compared with he Okanagan. In view of these facts it 'was considered that it would be nec- assary for the Keremeos Board of Trade to take tfiis matter up with-the Railway Commission in time to have the rate adjusted before this season's fruit Shipping commences. Another question discussed was that of the advisability of having a gas tank installed here to prevent this season a repetition of the serious delays and difficulties experienced last year through gasoline shortages. The secretary was instructed to write to the oil companies and get information. A communication was received from the Penticton Branch of the Good Roads League. A meeting of the Keremeos board will be called to discuss the question of starting a local branch here as has been done in Penticton, Princeton and other points. It was noticed that ranchers and business men have been taking much more interest of late in the Board of Trade meetings and attendances have been larger. This was very pleasing, to the active members who for so long have borne the burden of all the efforts made by the board. It was remarked that so much more good can be accomplished for the district by> a public body such as the board when the whole community gives support than is the case when all the work is left on the shoulders of a few. Much has already been accomplished by the board but with the support now being given it,-it is expected that some of the larger and more difficult problems can be grappled. KEREMEOS BABY CLINIC First Examination of Babies to be Made on February 7 Kgremeos, Jan. 29.—The Keremeos baby clinic will be opened on Monday, February 7, in Coleman's hall, from 2 to 5 p.m. It is expected that all mothers in the district who have babies of two years of age or under will be present. Dr. McEwen and Nurse Smith will conduct the examination of the babies and the mothers will receive free medical advice as to treatment and feedings. After the fousiness of the clinic is. finished, mothers will be furnished with tea and light refreshments. The far-reaching results of this new undertaking of the Keremeos Association of the Victorian Order of Nurses will without doubt quickly foe appreciated by all parents of young children. First and foremost the parents will be made aware of any mistakes in feeding; the diet of the overfed can be reduced and that of the underfed 'increased. Feeding which failed to agree with the baby's system can be corrected and thus in a little while discomfort for the baby and worry for parents can be considerably eliminated and the children of the district may grow up in a thriving condition. Another point which should not be overlooked is that small defects, which can quickly'foe corrected in childhood but which In after life become serious matters, «an foe noted and steps taken to set such things right before it is too late. 'It is confidently expected that physical condition of the people of the valley will, in the future, be materially improved foy the efforts being put forth now by the V. O. N. association. Will Return to Keremeos Keremeos, Jan. 31. — Mr. G. R. Schmidt left today for St. Victor, Sask. It is understood that he intends to dispose of or rent his property there and return in the spring to reside here. Building for Restaurant Keremeos, Jan. 29.—A store building, formerly on a site in Keremeos Centre, has been moved down and is in course/of 'being placed on the lot adjoining the barber shop. This lot was recently purchased foy Mr. T. W. Coleman from Mr. B. E. Williams and it is understood that the building being placed on it, after undergoing repairs, will be used as a restaurant. DO NOT WORRY A LOT but Buy One From Us and FTave^tfome in the SUNNY SIMIIKAMEEN VALLEY Where a 5 ACRE ORCHARD is as valuable as a quarter-section prairie farm. - live where life is made pleasant. We offer choice fruit lands at reasonable prices and on easy terms. SIMILKAMEEN FRUIT LANDS CO., LTD. 602 Great West Permaii«^ Buildings, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Also R. L. Cawston, Sr., Cawston, B. C. MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S OOtS and AT COS1 PRICE TO CLEAR Sor6e«s$1sfoie best lines CAWSTON, 111 S:«nrttmtmm?^tmtt««mmtit£mia:miat«ti«aiiiintttmi«i --tmatftwtffitmntt" We have a frail Line of Valemifea«Sj Aapssiic anai'Comkal • We' also Carry a Nkse Line of A^tac&es ''for Vaientine Gifts TIDYS' Keftsmeos, B. C. HAVE FOUND GOLD Ore Running $30 a Ton Brought ;Hpdto» Claims Near Hedley Hedley, Jan. 29.—Reports have been received that Messrs. 'T. Griffin and R. Mayher, two well known old time prospectors of this district, have made discoveries of gold on claims north of town. Some of the ore taken out of their claims is reported to run $30 a ton in gold. Another Keremeos Girl Keremeos, Jon. 29.—Mr. and Mrs. H. C. N. Etches are the proud parents of a fine healthy girl, born in Princeton General hospital, yesterday. Both are making satisfactory progress. PAINT YOUR BUILDINGS SAVE DEPRECIATION All kinds of painting satisfactorily executed at lowest cost. E. GORDON — CAWSTON, "B.C. W WINTER SEISON IS _ Have your eyes tested and correct lenses supplied. I guarantee satisfaction. L. V. NEWfON" OPTOMETRI&fr CAWSTON, B. C. ROBT. P. TAYLOR General Blacksmithing. Horse-shoeing a specialty. CAWSTON, B. C. LET ME KNOW YOUR REQUIREMENTS Contract spring work now. "My work stands the test of time and weather." Work done anywhere. J. BEALE - - Hedley, B.C. APPLICATIONS FOR GRAZING PERMITS UNDER GRAZING ACT, 1919 Applications for permits to graze livestock on the Crown range within each Grazing District of the Province of British Columbia during the grazing season of 1921 must foe filed with the District Foresters at Cariboo, Cran- brook, Fort George, Kamloops, Nelson, Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Vernon, or with the Commissioner of Grazing, Department of Lands at Victoria, B.C., on or before March 31, 1921. Blank forms upon which to submit applications may be obtained from the District Foresters at the above named places or from the Department of Lands at Victoria. The grazing of livestock on the Crown range without permit, constitutes tresspass, prohibited by law. G. R. NADEN, g||; Deputy Minister,of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., January 24, 1921. 31,33-np PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW for SPRAY FERTILIZER and TANGLEFOOT B. C. GROWERS KEREMEOS, B. C. Try us for Feed F. M. WRIGHT BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR Lumber and Building Materials, Sash and Doors. CAWSTON, - - B. C. REPAIR TIRES Now is the time to have your tires inspected and repaired. Bring them to me now so that I may repair them before the rush commences. E.J. ROTHERHAM KEREMEOS, - B. C. r*—' THE PRINCETON STAR 1 I I Y 1 i What Would You Like I for dinner tomorrow? 'It it's the best of nourishing foods. Choice cuts of good meat, let us supply you. The Meats we offer are tender, juicy and delicious in flavor. We serve you courteously, deliver promptly and ask only fair prices. VALLEY MEAT CO. The VETERANS DAKIN & FERGUSON, Props. AVERY BLOCK SOFT DRINKS, ALL KINDS VANCOUVER BEER Smokes all Descriptions Cigars, Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigarettes . Come in and make yourself at Home Cleanliness and* Service our Specialty *WWWWVWWWWWW¥MWWWMWWWMW* TRY STAR BUSINESS LOCALS Princeton Garage L. W. MICKEL, Proprietor General repairs. Gas" and oils for slae. Storage Batteries overhauled and recharged. Agents for—Chevrolet Gars and Trucksv Studebaker Oars, Federal Trucks, Allis-Ghalmers Tractors. 3EC0ND HAND FORDS— Good second hand Ford cars and trucks, thoroughly overhauled. | Ray Fair Cigar Store J W HBANTT Xr. A n A MS T>r.«r«. 9 GRANT & ADAMS, Props. I | CIGARS, TOBACCOS, Pi PES | | AND CANDIES $ » jf Jitney Service in Connection ty ChIIs attended to »t till hours 9 t Phone 54 % Box 289 t & 9 | Ben Baker's Old Stand * Hotel Princeton SWANSON & BRQOMFIELD Proprietors HEADQUARTERS FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS AND MINING MEN Modern Hotel—All the Comforts of a Home—Beautifully Furnished—Rooms with Hot and Cold Water and Steam Heat AUTO BUS ZIBETS ALL TRAINS CAFE IN CONNECTION mil! Tuiameen Hote PRINCETON, B.C. Rates Moderate Service Unexcelled CHAS. F. WALMSLEY Proprietor jGitu Transfer... GARDNER FflRRflR, Prop. Agent for Imperial Oil General Trucking and Delivery Work Service Warranted Phone 64 Princeton \ MINES AND MINING \ Receipts at the Trail Smelter for the third week in January were 6,621 tons of ore, bringing Che total for the first three weeks of the year up to 19,769 tons. ** * * A judgement of $33,814 to the Stan dard Silver Lead Mining company of Silverton, B.C., from Be*er, Sonheimer and^Co., of fjew York, has been rendered by Judge Frank H. Rudkin. jt * * A syndicate of American capitalists is negotiating for an opening for investments in Upper Silesia coal mines, and, according to the German owners, have offered 75,00,000 marks for one mine and for concessions looking to the development of two others. A strong campaign has been advocated to secure the establishment of an ore testing plant at Nelson, out of the appropriation of $100,000 which the Dominion made some time since for such a purpose. The plant would be partly in the nature of a concentrator, which, for instance, could give primary treatment to lead- zinc ores, seeming a lead concentrate which could then be marketed. The site, on Cottonwood Creek, which has been suggested, has every advantage for the^type of plant proposed. . Owing to the number of Slocan mines out of operation for the greater part, of the year on account of labor troubles, that district did not export to the United States as great a volume of concentrates and crude ore for treatment as usual. Of the 8,000 tons of concentrates exported, 5,000 are estimated to be lead concentrates, valued at probably $90 a ton, and 3,000 tons would be zinc concentrates worth $50 a ton, all being from the Slocan. * * * Dividends from the metal mines of Washington, Idaho and British Columbia .totalled $7,225,865 for. 1920, compared with $5,198,397. for 1919. The chief increase was in the Coeur d'Alene, where the dividends for 1920 have been $5,063,500, compared with $2,663,500 in 1919. This increase was chiefly due to the dividends of the Callahan Zinc and the Hercules companies. Only one mine in Washington, exclusive of coal, has declared dividends to the last two years. This is the Electric Point, m HIGH QUALITY P R ItN TJ N G There is no other investment that brings such sure and constant profits as printed salesmanship. There is no other method of getting; business so inexpensive. The Princeton Star Tob Department is equipped with modern machinery and is conducted by a staff whose constant endeavor is to turn out printing of the highest quality. You may be in need of envelopes, letterheads, noteheads, billheads, business cards, display cards, letter circulars, price lists or receipt books. Now is the time to follow in theMootsteps of that army of merchants who are, in making a success of their business, building up the great printing industry. Tho Princeton Star Phone 36 jf] It is expected that there will be new regulations governing oil and natural gas leases before the House of Commons during the coming ses- through the Fort Norman Strike, it is sion. The suspension of regulations emphasized, is only a temporary which has been carried out by the department in preparation for handling the situation which may arise mea3ure, and new regulations governing" the whole situation are expected to he drawn up before Parliament meets. &* 3^EE 3ST Province of British Columbia—Office of the inspector of Electrical Energy % ' SPECIFICATION FOR LOW VOLTAGE OPEN WIRING Service wires must be so located that they cannot be reached from any window 'or balcony, or other points wherefrom any unauthorized person^ might be able to touch them; or otherwise they must be properly protected, so that the same object will be attained. Service meters must be located where they will be accessible, and as near the service switch and fuses as circumstances will permit. Unless otherwise enclosed in a.fireproof cabinet, they must be mounted in such a way that, should they become abnormally heated through accident, overload or other cause, they could not communicate fire to any adjacent combustible' material. Meters er service switches must not be placed in attics, clothes-closets bathrooms, or other undesirable locations. Service boxes and meters may be installed on verandahs or outside of buildings, provided they are satisfactorily and effectually protected from the weather. All conductors where they enter buildings shall have drip loops outside. Wires must be rigidly supported at a distance of at least one inch from the surface wired over, and must be kept at least five inches apart. 1111 They should preferably be run singly on separate timbers, or studding, and must be separated from contact with walls, floors, timbers, and partitions, through which they pass, by tubes of incombustible, non- absorptive, insulating material, such as glass or porcelain. Wires passing through the cross timbers in plastered partitions must be protected by an additional tube extending at least four inches above the timber. At distributing centres, outlets or switches, where space is limited, and the five-inch separation cannot be maintained, each wire must be separately encased in a continuous length of approved flexible tubing. Wires must, at all outlets, except where conduit is used, be protected by approved flexible tubing, extended in continuous lengths from the last porcelain support to at least one inch beyond the outlet. All wires in 2-inch stud partitions must be entirely enclosed in continuous flexible tubing. Circuits must be so arranged that no set of incandescent lamps requiring more than 660 watts, whether grouped on one fixture or on several fixtures or pendants, will be dependant upon one cut out. In order to determine the minimum number of lighting circuits required in residential work, all pendant outlets shall be considered as taking not less than 120 watts and bracket out lets not less than 60 watts. Receptacles, used for portable lamps only, may be jrated as brackets. Branch circuit fUses. shall not be greater than 10 amperes unless special provision be granted. Sub-bases of nonTcombustible, non- absorptive insulating materiaL which will separate the wires at least one- half from the surface wired over, must be installed under all snap switches used in exposed wiring. Rigid supporting requires, under ordinary conditions^ where wiring along flat surfaces, supports at least every four and one half feet. If the wires are liable to be disturbed, the distance between supports must be shortened. In buildings of mill construction, mains of not less than No. 8 B. and S. gauge, where not liable to be disturbed, may be separated about six inches, and run from timber to timber, not breaking around, and may be supported at each timber only. Wires must be separated from contact with walls, floors, timbers or partition- through wfcich they pass by tubes of incombustible, non-absorptive, insulating material, such as glass or porcelain, excepting at outlets, where approved flexible tubing is required. Bushing must be long enough to bush the entire length of the hole in one continuous piece, and each end must project at least half an inch or else the hole must be first bushed by a continuous water-proof iron, tube. This tube may be a conductor, such as iron pipe, but' in that case an insulating bushing must be pushed into each end of it, extending far enough to keep the wire absolutely out of contact with the pipe. Such bushings must be properly secured in position. Knobs or cleats which are arranged to grip the wire must be fastened by either screws or nails. If nails afe used, they must be long enough to penetrate the woodwork not less than one-half the length of fihe knob and fully the thickness of the cleat, and must be provided with washers which will prevent, under reasonable usage, injury to the knobs or cleats. All joints must be both mechanically and electrically secure and must be soldered. They must be instulated with both rubber and friction tape to give a total insulation equal to that on the wire. Wires must not be "dead- ended" at a rosette, socket or receptacle, unless the last support is within twelve inches of the same. All sockets, receptacles, switches and other electrical fittings installed within reach of grounded surfaces, must be constructed of porcelain or have entirely insulating non-conduct ing shells. Wooden moulding is prohibitied. No flexible cord of any description shall be wired along surfaces, through partitions, or placed on knobs or cleats, nor shall it be used for wiring that part of a circuit for which standard* rubber covered wire is approved. 8p»^ The electric wiring in the following classes of buildings shall be conduit:— Hotels, rooming-houses, hospitals, etc. Buildings for storing gasoline or other readily inflammable materials or high 'explosives. All building of fire proof or slow burning construction. All buildings designed for stores on ground floor and divided into more than four suites of rooms above. All halls or meeting places where the seating accommodation is 150 or more. The following classes of wiring shall be in conduit. All motor wiring. All wiring from entrance to main line cabinet. All motor loops1. All wiring on metal ceilings or walls. In all other details not mentioned above, the latest edition of the National Electrical Code shall be worked to. Princeton Coal sund Land Co.,Ltci % "Wmk^ ERNEST WATERMAN, General Manager,-Princeton, B. C % ' -vir-T. — - ;~-^- -: vLiv:^pj;-^_-77 'rjyj-n j: Fbb. 4, 1921 THE PRINCETON STAR NOW OPEN The Electric Shop (Mr. Sam Gibson's Old Store) Electric Light and Power Wiring. Fittings, Fixtures and Repairs. W. R. MARSTON C. R. EDMONSON PRINCETON I FRESH CAR OF FLOUR JUST IN Bran, Shorts, No. 1 Feed Oats Crushed Oats Cracked Corn, Wheat Barley Chop GET OUR PRICES THOMAS BROS • » .*M8M£<«>4^Mi>^MiM>$.<^jMfr»>»;^MjMfr.>^^^ ■lllllilllllllllllllMllilllllillllllllillW I I Have a Big Variety of Slightly | Used Articles I Just What You Need ( |lAt a Price that will Save You Money j A. L. WHITE - - Furnisher | WWWll)W)ll"llllll^»"Plllll"lll"m"111'111111111'11111'1111111 1""""
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