@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "be414e38-6655-423a-8264-cfe96c9f3b4b"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2017-01-30"@en, "1903-02-20"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/xgrandforks/items/1.0342248/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ r Ltgwlative Library «■ Victoria n *- # ftbe Sun. Vol. n. Grand Forks, B. C, Friday, February 20, 1903 No. 32 Organized a Local Association With a Large List of Members. In a whirlwind of enthusiasm, last night, the Grand Forks Mining Association was successfully organized. Federal Labor Union hall was filled with representative citizens, who evinced the keenest interest in the proceedings. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Burrell, who stated the aims of the association in a brief speech. He read the circular sent out recently by the Provincial Mining Association, urging the organization of district associations, and also a letter from H. Mortimer Lamb, its secretary. He gave a short history of a similar organization in California, and cited the good influence it had had on the mining industry in the way of obtaining favorable legislation. H. C. Hanington was appointed secretary of the public meeting. Mr. Knight moved, seconded by Mr. Sears, that the meeting proceed to organize the Grand Forks branch of the Provincial Mining Association. Mr. Vahey wished to know if signing the membership roll now would be binding after the formation of the association. The mayor thought not, but hoped that everybody would join the order that a large delegation might be sent to Victoria. John Rogers, expressed the opinion that if the association proved 'as good as the literature sent out regarding it, it would be a great thing for British Columbia. N. McCallum made a brief speech. He was not a miner, but he had put all his money in mining, and it is still there. He was strongly in favor of the proposed organization, and hoped that others would profit by his past experience. Mr. Rice's mining experience had been similar to Mr. McCallum's. He was firm in his belief that the association could do a great deal of good for the province. A. B. W.Hodges thought that the association would undoubtedly be beneficial to the mining industry of the province, and hoped the organization would be successfully carried out. J. B. Henderson made a lengthy and comprehensive speech. He thought the delegation should go to learn the objects of the Provincial association, and come back and report. There were numerous ways in which the mining interests of the province could be improved by legislation. The government should look after the owners of claims and mines; the men with capital are able to take care of themselves. Three or four mines would not build up the country; we need that many score. The provincial mineralogist should make and cause to be printed a true and full report of all legitimate mining propositions. He would not object very strongly to the excessive burdens heaped on the mining industry, if it would only give us something in return for it. Practical men should be sent to Victoria. Mr. Kirby thought the association an excellent idea, and brought forward some strong arguments why everybody should join. E. Spraggett was also strongly in favor of the association. F. H. Knight made a long speech, and endorsed all that Mr. Henderson had said. The mayor asserted that English opinion of British Columbia was again turning in our favor. Rev. Trotter said there was now a condition of affairs at Fernie and Nanaimo which made everybody in this town turn sick at heart. He hated strikes as he hated war. We should send a representative of labor to Victoria. If the association could not settle strikes', he did not believe in it. There was no stronger friend of labor in the room than he. The mayor said that Mr. Flumer- felt had expressed the hope that a representative of labor would be sent to Victoria. Thos. Foulston said he could not express his ideas any clearer' than Mr. Trotter had given them. It was not the miners' fault that the mines had been closed clown, since they Jiad had grievances for months, and finally ceased work because Manager Tonkin had refused either to grant their demands or deal with them. The strikes would have a demoralizing effect upon the province, but the blame should be placed where it belongs. W. H. Creitz said he was surprised that labor organizations were asked to join mining associations. He would oppose the abrogation of the penalty in connection with the eight-hour law. The mayor thought everybody would discourage an association that would foster the interest of thc few at the expense of the many. We should go into this movement with a maximum of hope and a minimum of distrust.' George Fraser thought the uncertainty of our provincial laws the greatest drawback to the coming iu of investors. Wm. Spier favored the organization, and cited other associations in other trades and professions—manufacturers, bankers, etc.—in support of his contention. It was moved by W. H. Clement, and seconded by P. T. McCallum and E. Miller, that we organize into the Grand Forks Mining Association, which was carried unanimously. The mayor reported that 109 names had been placed on thc membership roll, and announced that 6190 had been raised towards sending delegates to Victoria. He then said the work of the public meeting had been completed, and nominated John Rogers for president of the permanent organization. The nomiif nation was seconded by J. B. Henderson, and Mr. Rogers was elected by acclamation. Mr. Rogers, on taking the chair, thanked the mayor and audience for the honor they had bestowed upon him in electing him the first president of the Grand Forks Mining association. On motion of Mr. Cayley, seconded by Mr. Hammar, S. M. Kirby was unanimously chosen secretary-treasurer. After subscription papers had been circulated through the hall the following statement was made: Total amount subscribed $211, of which $147 had been collected; total number of members 147, entitling the association to eight delegates. The election of delegates was then proceeded with. On motion of Mr. Trotter, seconded by Mr. Cayley, Mayor Burrell was elected as the representative of the city council. Thomas Foulston was elected from the smelter employes, and it was decided to send credentials to A. 0 Flumerfelt and W. H. Dinsmore, who are now in Victoria. After the above gentlemen had been elected by the raising of hands, the following candidates were placad in nomination and balloted for: Wm. Spier, W. K. C. Manly, J. B. Henderson, Geo. Fraser, S. M. Kirby, E. Miller. Messrs'. Spier, Fraser anil Kirby were elected as delegates, and Messrs. Henderson and Manly as alternates. SUNSET SAUNTERINGS The volunteer firemen have all preparations made for their annual ball at the Biden opera house this evening, and the alfair promises to be a great success. Excellent music has been secured for the occasion, and the Hotel Winnipeg will serve a special supper in thc hall. A large ^attendance is expected. The regular meeting of the board of trade was held on Tuesday evening. A committee was appointed to assist the mayor in organizing the proposed milling association, composed of Messrs. Henderson, Spier, Rogers, Almond and Trotter. A committee, made up of Messrs/Henderson, Spier, Sears and W. H. Dis- browe, was also appointed to go into appropriations required for this district and put same into proper form to present to the government. SUNSET SAUNTERINGS A game of hockey was played at the skating rink here on Wednesday night between the Eagles of Grand Forks and Phoenix, and resulted in favor of the visitors, 4 goals to 3. Mr. Clarke, of Phoenix, was referee, and the teams were as follows: Grand Forks—Russell, Davey, E. Miller, A. Miller, Richards, Morgan, Fraser. Phoenix—Marshall, Fleming, Jenkins, Baumgard, Driscoll, Laird, Newell. Word has been received in the city from the secretary of the provincial land and works department in regard to the land reserved for the C. & \\V., which has not yet been taken up. The letter states that a very considerable area of land is yet to be given to the C. & \\V. railway, and on account of negotiations now going on it is impossible to cancel thc reserve. Tho govern men t is alive to the detriment caused by this reserve, and its removal will be accomplished at the earliest possible moment. At the services at the Methodist church on Sunday next thc pastor will preach on the subject, "Have Faith in God," in the morning, and on "Treasures Laid Up," in the evening. THE COKE SITUATION There is no change in the trouble at the coke fields, and according to late dispatches the fight promises to be a long-continued one, as neither side shows an inclination to withdraw from its position. It has been announced that the high officials of the company are on their way out from Toronto to adjust the differences exis ting. Thc trouble seems to be that Manager Tonkin has been using methods in vogue in the Pennsylvania district, where he originally resided, and the men naturally resented this sort of treatment. Deputy Minister of Labor King, of Ottawa, who adjusted the Rossland trouble a year ago, is stated to have left for Fernie, and will endeavor to effect a settlement of the troubles. A Vancouver dispatch says that in order to feed the Kootena y smelters, should the interruption of work at the Crow's Nest collieries continue, arrangements are being made for large shipments of coke from the Union, Vancouver island, ovens. MacDonald, Marpo'le & Co., have the venture in hand, and are in consultation with Assistant Manager Flumerfelt, of the Granby company, in the matter this evening. f > l\\}t Bunting ^ittt i'ublished Every Tuesday and Ifriday Evenings at Grand Forks and Columbia, B.C., by a. A. EVANS subscbiption bates: One Year $8.00 I Three Months... .1 .50 Six Months 1.00 I One Month 20 Advertising rates furnished on application. Legal notices, 10 and 5 cents per line. Address all communications to The Evening Sun, Columbia,!). C. ■Phone 55. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1903 The dominion government, it is stated, will at its nexf> session take steps to exclude the Chinese from Canada. If the wishes of the people of this province—where the pest is most troublesome—had prevailed, such steps would have been taken about ten minutes after this province came into tbe federation. This policy of "conserving imperial interests" is a good one in a general sense; but the people of Canada are beginning to realize that conserving "Canadian" interests is a pretty good policy also. And on. of thc greatest aids to the progress of this province, and consequently to Canada, is the barring the entrance of any more Chinese into this Canada of ouiu The mine owners of Sudbury, Ont., the headquarters of the nickel industry in Canada, are now making experiments looking toward the utilization of the sulphur fumes, which arc at present wasted. If this heat can be turned to account in the blast furnaces there will be a big saving in the amount of coke consumed. The difficulty has been to construct furnaces which will utilize the sulphur, nnd it is said that problem is nearly solved. An annoiveniont which will be gladly received by the people of this province is that recently made by Provincial Secretary Mclnnes that in all limber leases and other similar contracts entered into by the provincial government hereafter a special clause making the lease conditional upon don-employment of Asiatic labor will be insisted upon. It is to be hoped that this is only thc first slip in a radical pursuit along these same lines. It seems to be thc general opinion that a majority of thc council being from thc west end of the city is no cause for alarm, as it is common street talk that the present council is thc best that (Irand Forks ever had. SUNSET SAUNTERINGS Moral suasion having had no effect in stopping the youngsters from coasting on tho Winnipeg avenue and Bridge street sidewalks, which had become worn as smooth and slippery as a toboggan slide, the city council made a strategctic move on Wednesday when it had a large quantity of sawdust scattered the entire length of these temporary slides. This rough covering, it is needless to state, has prevented many a fall from grace and the consequent outburst of cursory remarks naturally expected from the ruffled gentleman who finds himself spread out on a slippery sidewalk. Of course the youngsters have lost no time in picking out some other spot which promises equally good results. Kelly Brothers, the new butchers, are evidently here to stay, for on Wednesday they' commenced harvesting a large quantity of ice from McCallum's .slough for their own use during the coming summer. The ice is much clearer and solider than that cut earlier in the season from the same place, as there is very little honeycombed snow ice on the surface. The Barrie, Ont., Gazette has thc following reference to a Grand Forks- ite: "Rev. Ralph W. Trotter, formerly of *Barrie, has just been elected an alderman of Grand Forks, B. C. The reverend gentleman is apparently as outspoken and progrcsssive in the west as he was in the cast, and certainly seems as popular." Ab. McQueen, of the Grand Forks hockey, lacrosse, football and hose teams, isn't the only athletic member of his family, for, besides his brother Alex, who was a champion sprinter in Winnipeg a few years ago, a younger brother is one of the stars of the Harriston, Ont., hockey club, locally .known as "The Terrors. ' '• Mr. Graham, a local ranchman, has just moved into town, and is now occupying Mr. West's house on the fiat just below the C. P. R. bridge over the Kettle River. Dr. Herdman, general superintendent of missions in British Columbia, will preach in the Presbyterian Hall, Columbia, on Sunday morning next. In the evening Rev. Mr. Robb, recently appointed to the Houcen mission in China, will preach. H. W. Bartlett, of Denver, Col., United States immigration inspector, has arrived in thc city, and is stopping at the Yale. George H. Williams, traveling freight agent of the Great Northern railway, was in the city yesterday. The associated boards of trade of Eastern British Columbia will meet at Fernie on March 18Ui President Roosevelt has announced that he will visit Spokane some time during the coming summer,-when the citizens.wil I giveh im a reception. Next Tuesday will be Shrove Tuesday, when pancakes should he the piece de resistance. The day following is Ash Wednesday. Thc creditors of the Peter B. Nelson company, which runs a general merchandise store at Danville, Wash., arc negotiating with Mr. Nelson for a settlement of their claims. He estimated the assets of NEW MEAT MARKET KELLY BROS., PROPRIETORS All Kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats. Game and Fish in Season. Courteous Treatment. RIVERSIDE AND WINNIPDG AVENUES, GRAND FORKS, B. G. the company at $11,000 and the liabilities at $12,000. He offered to pay 25 per cent in cash and issue stock in the company for the balance. The creditors made a counter offer to accept 50 per cent in cash in full for all claims. No reply has been received to this offer. W. H. Carre, formerly manager of The Neics-Ga-zette here and at present traveling for a Chicago advertising firm, has been in Nelson this week. A new smelter is to be built this summer at Sanclpoint, Idaho, whose furnaces are modeled after those of thc Granby smelter here.' The superintendent of the works is H. M. Williams. Mrs. J. H. Hodson, of Columbia, is visiting friends in Nelson. CHURCH DIRECTORY. KNOX PRESBYTBRIAN CHURCH, Grand Forks—J. R. Robertson, B.A., pastor. Services every Sunday at 11 a.m. ard 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school and Bible olass, S p.m.; Westminster Guild of C. E., Tuesday, 8 p.m. COLUMBIA PRESB YTERIAN CHURCH-J. A. G. Calder, pastor—Services every Sunday at 11 a.m. aud 7:30 p.m.; Sunday school nnd Rible class at 2.30 p. in. BAPTIST CHURCH, Columbia-Rev. Ralph Trotter, pastor; preaching; service at 11 a,m. every Sunday; Sunday school at 8 p.m.; all are welcome. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH-Comer Main und Filth sts. J. F. Betts,pastor. Services every Sunday at 11 a. m. aud 7.80 p.m.: class meeting at. closo of morning service; Sunday school and Bible classat 3 p. m.: prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. The public is cordially invited. Klondike pool table. Only one in city. Grand Forks hotel. For a nice hair-cut or shave go to thc City Barber Shop on Riverside avenue. Baths 25c. IMPERIAL LIFE. In reviewing thc list of prominent Canadian life insurance companies,' the "Imperial" of Toronto stands out prominently on account of its remarkably successful career. The board of directors is composed of strong financiers and gentlemen of large experience in the insurance business. This company nas nothing but up-to-date liberal policies to sell, and the fact that many large policies have been issued by the Imperial, running as high as $200,- 000 on one single life, indicates the class of people who are patrons of this company. Mr. J. A. McCallum is agent at Columbia and Grand Forks. G.P.R. HOTEL under'new management. Mrs. Lily Rasmussen, Proprietress Good Board and Rooms by the day, week or month. MEALS 25c COLUMBIA, B. C .. AND. KODAK FILMS .AND... All Kinds of Photographic Supplies ... AT.. HARMONY LODGE, (U. D., A. F. it A. M.—Regular Communiea- cation First Wednesday of each month at 8 o'clock p. in. precisely. Sojourning Brethren cordially invited to attend. Jno. RoQEhS, Jno. Westwood, W.M. Sec. DROG STORE. gRAND FORKS FEDERAL LA- bor Union No. 831, A.L.U.— Meets every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in Federal Union, hall. Thos. Foulston, President; John T. Lawrence, Secretary. " \""" NOTICE. "* Notice is hereby given that I will apply at the next meeting1 of the Board of Licencing Commissioners to have the retail liquor "licence held by me for the C. P. R. Hotel, Columbia street, transferred to William Graham. Chris. Rasmussen. Columbia, B.C., Jan. 16, 1903. Confectionery The only place in town where you can buy GANONG'S NOTED G. B. CHOCOLATES McCormick's Famous Maracaibo Chocolates Pipes, Tobaccos, lite. All Leading Brands oi Cigars DONALDSON'S i hone 64 > =*=*- 5 « i 1 SEE MAG " FOR BARGAINS ii . § New and Seem 1.1-1 Und g Goods Bought ;n it i Sold / 1 STOVES A SPECIALTY s % § N.l>. McINTOSH % Cor. Bridge and Second Sts. I 0»*t«Wa9««0«0«° « »« capacity for 70 ,people. Even :hing up to date. Rates, $1 and $l."i<> per day. Lots Fob Sale in All Parts of this City. MONEY TO LOAN COLUMBIA, B. C. The Windsor Grand Forks, B. C. Only the best WINKS, LIQUORS AND CIGAKS Carried N. Taylor, Prop. OBO. W. I'V'Yl) Milk and Cream Delivered lo alt parts of Grand Forks and Columbia. PHONEORDERS Promptly Attendee! to. PHONE CloG LIGHT? The Electric Lighting System of the City of Columbia has been completed^. All persons who wish to have • their residences or places of business wired preparatory to installing the light, should leave orders with P. D. McDonald ELECTRICIAN PACIFIC HOTEL, COLUMBIA, B. C. TiISmee" A familiar name for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Raihviry, known all over the Union as the great railway running the "Pioneer Limited" trains every day and night between St. Paul and Chicago, and Omaha and Chcago. "The only perfect trains in the world." Understand: Connections are mads with All Transcontinental Lines, assuring to passengers the best service known. Luxurious coaches, electric lights, steam heat, of a verity equaled by no otherline. S;:e that your ticket reads via "xhe .Milwaukee" when going to any point in the United States or Canada. All ticket agents sell them. Fcr rates, pamphlets or other information, address it. L, Fokd, H. S. Rowk, • Trav. Pass. Agt., Gen. Agent, Spokane, Wash. Portland, Ore. Pacific Hotel J. J. McINTOSH Opposite C.P. B. Station, Rhone 1)9. GEO. CHAPPLE PRACTICAL PLUMBER .lobbing Promptly BOUNDARY MINES AND SMELTERS AI tended to. OI'P. Postoffice Thos. H. Ingram AUDITOR AND ACCOUNTANT TKN YEARS' EXPERIENCE! (looks of Finns and Corporations Audited und Reports Made. I'llONK IOS Box l'l Columbia, B. (', [MPERIAL LIFE. In reviewing the list of prominent Canadian life insurance companies, the ''Imperial" of Toronto stands out prominently on account of its remarkably successful career. The board of directors is composed of strong financiers und gentlemen of large experience in the insurance business. This company nas nothing but up-to-date liberal policies to sell,.and the fact that many large policies huve been issued by tbe Imperial, running us high as 8200,- 000 on one single life, indicates the class of people who are patrons of this company. Mr. J. A. McCallum is agent at'Columbia and Grand Forks. The Granby company has at the present time about 700 men on its payroll here and at Phoenix. The Mother Lode smelter at Greenwood and the Mother Lode mine in Deadwood camp closed down on Wednesday as a result of the coal strike in the Crow's Nest fields. Jay P. Graves, manager of thc Granby smelter, has announced that the company are figuring with the Nanaimo and Northern Pacific coal companies for a supply of coke suf- licient'to keep the smelter in full operation for from GO to 90 days, but wasn't yet prepared to say if they could get it. The Morrison mine has closed a contract with the Sunset smelter to ship 100 tons per day, commencing not later than May 1st. A staff of men is now employed in delopnient work on the Providence mine, near Greenwood, and about two cars per month have been shipped to the Trail' smelter, which have. given returns satisfactory to thc management. Work will soon start on the Gol- conda, in Smith's camp, and the force will be gradually increased. Considerable work was done on this property several years ago. Paul Johnson, M.E., retires from the supcrintendency of the B. C. Copper company's smelter on the 20th inst. His successor has not yet been named. The Trade Dollar has arranged to ship 250 tons of high grade ore from its dump. A promising body of copper ore has been opened up on the Summit mineral claim, in Summit camp, about a mile west of thc Gro Denoro. Word comes from New York that the B. C. Copper company's stock bus jumped from $4 to $d.50 during the last few days. When it is considered tl at an extraordinary gen- eial meeting of the company will be held shortly for the purpose of adding $750,000 to the capital of the company, the increased price quoted is most gratifying. Should tl e shares remain at this figure, the sale of thc new issue would give the company over $1,250,000 for increasing tbe smelting plant building, converters and refineries, and purchasing new mines. It is understood that the mine which the company expects lo purchase is the Big Copper, whose owners, George B. McAulay and John Moran, are now in New York to discuss thc sale at thc general meeting. Considerable work was done on the Big Copper last year under the supervision of Mr. Moran. Mining men who visited the property since this work was done are unanimously of the opinion that thc Big Copper has easily one of the biggest and best copper showings in the district. The reported price of the property is $100,000. Groceries A Large Shipment of Fancy and Staple Groceries has just been received. Quality the best. Prices the Lowest. Goods delivered to all parts ofthe city. \\ RING lift On THE OLD UP NO. 30 RELIABLE , Don't Forget the Place, J. H. HODSON'S, COLUMBIA, B. C. CHEMICAL HALI FOR.. . PURE DRUGS Take a Look at Our Wiudow Display of the Latest Novelties in Chatelaine Bags and Purses. FIRST ST., OP. POSTOFFICE Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. FRASER DRUG CO., DRUGGISTS Epps' Cocoa The Most Nutritious Grateful-Comforting Breakfast-Supper FRANK MILLEIr GENERAL TRANSFER AND DRAYAGE PHONE 64 Good Dry Wood Delivered to Anv Part of the Citv. GRAND FORKS AND COLUMBIA, B. C. Clarendon Restaurant ALBERTA HOTEL Miss^Ioa Tknkatk, Prop. First-Class Board and Neatly Furnished Rooms at Moderate Prices. Cafe—Riverside and Bridge Hotel—Riverside Avenue Under One Management."""@en, "Titled The Evening Sun from 1902-01-02 to 1912-09-13

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