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The Hedley Gazette and Similkameen Advertiser
BC Historical Newspapers
The Hedley Gazette and Similkameen Advertiser was published in Hedley, in the Similkameen region of southern British Columbia, and ran from January 1905 to August 1917. The Gazette was published by the Hedley Gazette Printing and Publishing Company, and its longest-serving editor was Ainsley Megraw (1905-1914). The Gazette served the communities of Keremos, Olalla, and Hedley. In 1916, the paper was purchased by James W. Grier, who shortened the title to the Hedley Gazette.
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AND SIMILKAMEEN ADVERTISER. <J$i������-J.'?Si *', Volume V. HEDLEY, B! C, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1909. Number 4. Dr. C. A. JACKSON DENTIST [IS years' practice in Vancouver.] S. O. L. Co.'s Block PENTICTON, - - B. C. $40 ROCK FOR KINGSTON GROUP w; H. T. GAH.AN Barrister, Solicitor, ; Notary Public, Etc. MurtK PENTICTON, Block B. C. That is Value of Ore 'Struck in Mctropoliton1. THE WINZE BREAKS INTO IT. Finer Ore Also Showing Up in Kingston Tunnel���������This Group, Never Looked ' Better Than at Present. PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE Debate on the Address Takes Up Time of the House for Several days STANDING COMMITTEES DRAFTED. J. W. EDMONDS Insurance and General Agent 'Agent for The Great West Life In- , ,- sukance Company. 'PENTICTON, - - B. C. R. H. ROGERS, M.A., B.C.L. 13 A KRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY PUBLIC, ETC. Vernon, B. C. EG RAW NOTARY PUBLIC ��������� Conveyancer, Real Estate. Mines, Crown Grants Applied' For - Under. Land Act and Mineral Act. . Manager Pollock of the Kingston has been following up his successes and last week saw very important de- velopements. Two weeks-ago the Gazette told of progress of development in the Metropolitan camp where a drift from the incline, shaft had cut a seam lying horizontally under which was, found highly decomposed matter and mixed with it was considerable ore that was heavily mineralized with sulphides, mostly arsenopyrite.., Since out* visit to the property the drift has been continued and the seam found to be persistent. Last week Mr. Pollock selected a spot in the drift .'where the mineralization seemed most pronounced and started his miners to work to sink a winze . and not more than five feet or . so had been sunk until the. whole bottom was into a fine body of beautiful .sulphide oi*e which they are now exploiting/ When we,were there last Mr*. Pollock frankly stated that the occurrence was altogether different from anything he had yet seen on the property, and being different, he was unable to say anything as to what Notice Given for Introdoction of Sunday Bills���������A Big-' Railway Lobby Indicated���������John Oliver Asks Many Questions. CANADA AND THE A. Y. P. The debate on the address was begun by Messrs Parsons and Davey, the mover and seconder. Kergan, Yorston and Naden all spoke for the opposition, but John Oliver was chief big smoke., Hay ward and McPhilipps spoke on the Government side and attorney-general Bowser had.the soft snap of replying- to John Oliver for John, with all his verbosity, is an easy man to follow. Agent lor: '.,.''' London & Lancashire Fire Ins. Co. Ocean Accident and Guarantee Co. Office at HEDLEY, B. C. HOTEL PENTICTON Headquarters for Tourist Travel. Rates Moderate. A. Barnes, Prop. Penticton,,B.C. Henry's Nurseries Now growing in our Nurseries for the Fall trade:��������� 90,000 Peach, .Apricot, Nectarines, Cherry, Plum, Prune, Pear and Apple ���������in all leading varieties. 100,000 Small Fruits. ' 10,000 Ornamental Trees, in all leading varieties for B.'C Strictly home grown and not subject to damage from fumigation. Stock of Bulbs to arrive in August from Japan, France and Holland. Bee Supplies, Spray Pumps, Seeds, Etc. MO-pagc CATAL-OGUE FREE. values it would give. "They might be good" he said "and they might be disappointing. He. had no time yet to find out and until returns could be got he could only say that he was well pleased with the appearance of it arid was hopeful for the result." Coldblooded sampling has always been one of his hobbies and any sample submitted by him for test is sure to give pretty nearly the average to be expected. ��������� . .j. ���������'.���������;....'.' ". That the result has justified his judgment as to value and that the new indications have led him to this fine ore body is matter for congratulation, and has a very important bearing on the future of that portion of the camp. ; Not only has the Metropolitan behaved in this manner, but a very decided improvement in the. showing has also marked the progress of work in.the Kingston tunnel from which the drift along the ore body has continued. Samples of rock being taken from this drift show very fine looking ore. Altogether the Kingston group never looked as well as it does at present and the owners should come here as soon as possible to see for themselves, and make arrangements for continuous work on a scale worthy of the fine property which they hold. CP. R. CLOSES CONTRACT STANDING COMMITTKES. The following members were appointed to the Standing Committees: -Committee on Private .Bills and Standing Orders���������Messrs. Ross. Garden', Thomson, Shatford, Henderson, Tones and Williams.- Committee on Mining���������Messrs. Mackay, Grant, Parsons, Schofield, Hunter, Thomson, McGuire,1 Behnsen, Macgowan, Davey, Ellison, Kergin, Brewster, Jones, Macdonald, Hall King,'Henderson, Eagleson and Mclnnis. Committee on Agriculture���������Messrs. Ellison, Parson, . Grant, Hay ward, Yorston and Eagleson. Committee on Municipal Matters��������� Messrs. Schofield, Manson, Macgowan Mackay, GifTord, Behnson, McGuire, Davey, Hay ward,Oliver, Naden, Kergin, Hall arid Brewster. . Committee on Railways���������Messrs. McPhiilips, McGuire, Gilford, Hay- ward, Shatford, Ellison, Hunter, Macgowan,' Behnsen, Grant,' Parsons, Manson,;* Schofield, Jar-dine,'- Henderson, Kiug, Naden, Brewster, Yorston Eagleson, Kergin, Hall and Hawthornthwaite. Committee on Public Accounts��������� Messrs. Parsons, Manson, Schofield, Mackay, Henderson, Oliver and Naden. .Committee on Printing���������Messrs. Macgowan, Garden, Davey, Henderson and Jones. Among the notices of motion attorney-general Bowser will move to introduce bills to "Amend the Ditches and Watercourses Act", to "Amend the. Municipal Clauses Act," and to "Amend the Municipal Election Act." Mclnnis will move to introduce a bill to *'Amend the Inspection of Metalliferous Mines Act," J. H. Hawthornthwaite will introduce a bill to "Amend the Coal Mines Regulation Act." In the list of questions John Oliver heads the list by a long lead. OPERATE OR FORFEIT The government of Canada will have its building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition completed and ready to receive exhibits by the latter part of April, thirty days in advance of the opening day. With the possible exception of the State of Washington, Canada will have the most complete display of agricultural and horticultural produce exhibited at the 1909 fair. Recent advices received by the exposition management from the Canadian Exposition commissioner, states that the work of collecting and assembling the exhibit of the government of Canada has been underway for several months and it will be the most elaborate and comprehensive display ever* undertaken by the Canadian government at any exposition." In the exhibit particular attention is given to the agricultural resources ot the country, and both British Columbia and Eastern Ca,nada will be fully represented in the display. In addition to the exhibit of the Canadian Government the Canadian Pacific Railway will have a building and exhibit at the exhibition. As British Columbia is directly adjacent to the exposition the exhibit from this section of Canada will finish the larger portion of the exhibit. The mineral resources of British Columbia ��������� will be fully exploited and there will bean exhibit of every known mineral found in this section.' Canada will also make a comprehensive display of its dairying and will be a strong competitor in the exposition live stock show, The exposition management has appropriated $100,000 for premiums in this department and blooded stock from all parts of the United States and Canada will be shown. Already a number of the best known breeders of Canada have made applications to enter* stock. The live stock show opens September 27th arid'closes October* 9th. This late date was arranged in order to allow two of the larger circuits to close in Seattle d u ri ng the expos i tidn. Seattle���������-one million dollars in virgin gold that will sink automatically every night into a stfeel vault to reappear with the same precision in the morning will be the central feature of the Alaska exhibit at the Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition next summer. Piled in glittering heaps of dust, nuggets and bricks, this brilliant display will be one of the greatest attractions on the exposition grounds. The gold pavilion, where the million dollars will be on display, will'be enclosed with a heavy wire cage and special guards will patrol the section night and day to protect the treasure. v The large steel vault, built in solid concrete, will operate automatically on a time lock. Each night at the WIRELESS AT THE A. Y. P. Arrangements Being Made to.Give Public , an Opportunity of Witnessing Advance in this Great Discovery. The wireless telephone will be demonstrated on the grounds of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition next year. On Klondike circle near* the main entrance, will be built a rustic tower 100 feet in height at the base of which will be an exhibit hall for wireless apparatus invented to the date of the opening of the exhibition. Wireless telephones will be installed on the ground and daily demonstrations made by the United Wireless Company. A daily newspaper, containing news received by wireless and messages from vessels at sea, will be published at the fair. The wireless equipment will be installed on the top af a fifty foot pole to stand on th tower giving the wireless station a height of 150 feet from the ground. Near the top of this pole will' be a series of tubes and as messages are being sent out from the station there will be a kaleidoscopic effect produced by the electricity passing through the varied colored globes. At the present time the company has a station at Vancouver, B. C, where the wireless telephone is being perfected. The wireless 'phone was used to some extent on the warships during the cruise of the Atlantic fleet Seattle and experiments are now being made in New York. ��������� D: D. MANN,SPEAKS. Vice-President of Canadian Northern Tells of His Railway's British Columbia Plans So Says Richard Cartwnght in the Senate. Office, Greenhouses and Seedhouse: 3010 Westminster Road, , - B. 6. United Wireless to Equip the Company's Fleet of Seventeen Vessels on Pacific. '���������& a," x ss a.* K a." K a? as J. JLlr JLrf & ss K as *������ as &" % ss *i K K ���������H. Under New Management Quiet and Convenient Special Attention Given to tiie Travelling I'ublic Rates Moderate ..... VANDER J. ROSE Proprietor i x_ % X X X X I i������lt*lHn������^^int������.^ii?^������%^H^^������%������������%Htt*l������W������J The first vessel of the Canadian Pacific fleet to be equipped with wireless instruments is tho Princess May. It has been decided by the company to fit its vessels with United Wireless apparatus. Chief Operator Thomas of the United Telegraph company is now in Victoria inspecting the Princess. When his inspection is completed instruments and equipment will be shipped from the Seattle factory of the company.���������Providence. Before the Princess May left Vic-. toriaon.her present trip to Alaska, leaving Vancouver last night, she was inspected by Chief operator Thomas of the United Wireless Telegraph Company, to decide upon the most suitable, location for the operating room on the upper deck. The Princess May will be equipped with wireless outfit on her next trip. The C. P. R. has a fleet of 17 vessels plying the waters of the Pacific and all of these will be fitted with wireless instruments.���������World. Ottawa, Jan. 2S.���������Sir Richard Cart- wright was the principal speaker in the senate debate on the address yesterday. While justifying the expenditure of the recent government he admitted that, in the face of the falling revenue, it was time to call a halt. Referring to the Grand Trunk Pacilic contract, he said that if the company failed to operate the section betweeeu Winnipeg and Monctoh the prairie section would be forfeited to the country. Mr. Lougheed challenged this statement, but, Sir Richard stuck to it. Sir Wilfrid Laurier informed Mr. j Lennox that the engineers of the | Transcontinental railway commission j and the Graiid Trunk Pacific had j disagreed on the question of alleged overchi-ssificatioii. A third arbitrator had now been suggested, and Mr. Collingliood Schreiber had undertaken to act. The premier also stated that the government had not taken any action in regard to the objections entered by the English press in Japan against Mr. W. T. R. Preston. Mr. Armstrong was iuformed that 6000 rural mail boxes had been purchased in New York. closing hour the ton of gold will disappear and the steel and concrete top will slide into place, leaving nothing to .view but the smooth surface of the floor. The time lock will be set for the opening hour in the morning when the treasure will reappear. The construction of this vault will cost $.1,000. ��������� In the gold exhibits are three of the largest nuggets ever found in Alaska. They are three from the famous Pioneer mine at Nome and the total value of the three is slightly in sxcess of $7,000. It is purposed to have the largest of these three nuggets arranged so that visitors may pick it up and the big yellow lump will pass through thousands of hands during the exposition. The Alaska fair comissidn has already secured the dust, nuggets and bricks for the display and it will be j arranged in the gold pavilion of the ! Alaska building several days in ad- | vance of the-opening of the exposition I on June 1st. A portion of the gold is j now in safety deposit vaults in Seattle. I Every claim and prospect in the four i divisions of Alaska contributed not ! less than an ounce of gold to tho dis- ! play and the Seward peninsula, Tan- ana river and Copper river and Southeastern Alaska districts are all represented. In addition to the gold many of the mine owners of the Nome and Fairbanks camps will also have samples of pay dirt, gravel, bed rock and black sand. The exhibit will be in excess of two tons of pure gold, just- as it was-washed from the ground in the north. '���������' (News-Advertiser.) Mr. D. D. Mann, .Vice-President of the Canadian Northern Railway, addressed the Canadian Club here to- - day at the luncheon tendered him. He stated that the Company wished to build to the. Pacific Coast and afterwards to constuct-branch lines to open up the valleys of British Columbia, but needed the assistance of the Government, by way of guaranteeing the -'; Company's bonds, Mr.Manu intimated. His Company, he said, had 3,000 miles built, and 2,000 under construction. When these were completed. 75 per cent, of the people of the prairies would be reached. He concluded with' an appeal for a Canadian'-squadron," financed by the Canadian' G'overimenfc, *- to aid British Navy in defending our shores.1 Hon. Mr. McBride;. who was present, said he hoped that an amicable agreement would be arrived at between the Goveruient and the Company. The general sentiment of the large- gathering favored assistance to the Canadian Northern. GOLDEN ZONE TO START WORK. Arrangements are Being Made Begin Sinking- this Week. to J. J. Marks returned on Saturday from Nelson, and since his return he has been making arrangements for putting men to work immediately. The first work to be undertaken will be a shaft which is to be sunk to a depth of 200 feet, and the number of men employed will be four. Supplies are now being taken up to the mine, and the sleigh road broken to the property. Already the placing of several large blocks of the stock has been arranged for and the affairs of the company put- on a satisfactory basis: for with so many things in their favor, such a good road to the property,. a good prospecting plant ready to set going,, a large body of ore to begin on with payable values therein, there is every reason to hope for a successful outcome. NEW STEEL PROCESS. Toronto, Jan. 2S.���������Steps have been taken for the formation of the Can-" ada S*iecl companv. A syndicate has secured a new process for making steel at a fraction of the present cost and that too from common ore that is at present plentiful in New Ontario. The new process will reduce the cost of tool steel from $1.08 to ten cents a. pound. m "i" i . x THE HEDLEY GAZETTE, JANUARY 27, 1909. BIRTH OF ROYAL BABY QUEER CUSTOMS FOLLOWED AT | <2 SPANISH COURT. ' *" Diplomats and Nobles'.Wait to Sea That Changeling * Is Not Substituted���������Crowds Await. Hoisting of Royal Ensign���������Number of Guns In Salute Announce Boy or Girl��������� Queen's New Palace. The birth of a Spanish prince is hedged round with many strange ceremonials, some' of which must form a trying ordeal for a girl brought up amid the surroundings usual to a high-bred English family. Etiquette prescribes that a crowd of .eminent personages shall be in attendance to await the birth. Representatives of the aristocracy and of the political and diplomatic world gather together in an adjoining apartment, and, accompanied by the ladies-in-waiting, wait to greet the latest addition to the royal family, and also to bear witness that no attempt is made to palm off a changing upon the nation. When at last the child is born it is carried by the Mistress of the Robes, on a gorgeous crimson velvet cushion and covered by priceless lace, into the presence of the grandees and handed to the Prime Minist-er. The latter- carries it round the room for all to see and then returns the precious burden to the Mistress of the Robes, who in her turn restores the mite to its royal mother. . Outside, on the Plaza de Oriente, a huge crowd of the people await expectantly but light-heartedly for the broad bands of red and yellow with the royal escutcheon to flutter in the breeze, and to count the number of guns which boom forth their salute. Twenty-one guns announce a boy. The news is flashed all over the kingdom, and the "Te Deum" is sung in all the cathedrals. One of the first of the numerous official messages is that dispatched to the Pope, asking him to act as godfather. The Catholic Church requires that the christening shall take place at the earliest possible moment,, so that generally within four or five days at the most the royal baby has to go through its second public ordeal. Some of the rules'of ancient Spanish etiquette die hard. Among these is that by -which everything in Madrid counts by nine days. For instance, after a death in a family, the Novenario must take place; the widow and daughters, or whoever the nearest, surviving relations may be, are expected to hold the Drielo���������that is, to close their windows and remain solemnly for nine days in their reception rooms to receive the condolences of their friends, who visit them in mourning.. As it is the correct thing for all to repeat their visits daily during this period, though the first" two or three times they are subdued, it is impossible to remain so, and the party insensibly glide into a degree of gossip and chatter which is not quite becoming to the occasion. The advent of an English princess at the Spanish court has resulted in great improvements in the gaiety of the palace, where .those in constant attendance had found the atmosphere somewhat odull. In the days when the Queen-Mother (Queen Christina) reigned as regent evening dress was unnecessary, but under Queen Victoria Eugenie a general brightening of social life has taken place. The smartest frocks and the best of family jewels only are displayed, while full dress is always worn in the evening. Innovations are seldom popular, and the stately dowagers, recalling" the different state of Queen Christina, complain of the disturbances to which their declining years have been subjected. Queen Victoria Eugenie, however, is quite the vogue, and her musical parties, card parties, and court dances are enjoyed very much by those members of Madrid society who are sufficiently sprightly to recognize the right of youth to social relaxation. While music and bridge help to pass many evenings at the Spanish court,'her majesty has also introduced the English custom of afternoon, teas, and delights in paying surprise calls at four o'clock. At first this ��������� somewhat embarrassed the senoras, but now that they understand the amiable young Quee.i requires nothing more than a simple welcome they are delighted, and even enjoy the 'departure from the requirements of Spf-nish etiquette. In the country no less than in the capital the English Queen has had a marked effect in each case, the modification or change establishing an .improvement. At La Granja, where the royal .family possess a beautiful palace and the accouchement has taken place, there existed a rule that the Queen had to spend two hours daily in the gardens of the palace -accessible to any who cared'to visit her. Happily for the safety of the young couple, Queen Victoria Eugenie has discarded' the custom and made the famous palace merely the private pleasure ground of the royal family. Many alterations have been made in the interior economy of the palace, which was exceedingly insanitary. Defects have been remedied and the electric light has been installed, and the residence, with its magnificent gardens, world-famous fountains, and many valuable treasures, is now a most charming retreat. When you can get a good lot on the best residential streets at from $200 to $250 on easy terms of payment. & Now, during the quiet months, you might be building a small house for yourself without much outlay. T* & m is Call in and see what we can do for you. The Hedley City Tonnslte Go'y, Ltd. F. H. FRENCH _ _ HPHI PV R C Secretary and flanager, "~ IIUUUUI, U# W. ��������� WHEN YOU HANKER FOR Fresh Beef, Pork or Mutton | Cured Meats, Fish or Poultry GALLUP F-������HO������INE ISo. S AND TELL YOUR WANTS TO k, j. wmwm\ Hi fctei������ir i X I Hotel Keremeos GEO. KIRBY, Hanager. First Class in Every Respect. Commercial and Mining Headquarters of the Keremeos and Lower Similkameen Valleys. Post House on Penticton- Princeton Stage Line. KWKRK-WKKKI^^^ NOTICE APPLICATION for transfer of Liquor Lie ���������** encc, under Section 48, on desertion of premises by Licensee. I. .Tolin Gladden, of the Commercial Hotel, Hedley, hereby apply to the Superintendent of Provincial ��������� Police for a transfer from Thos. Guineyto John Gladden of the license to sell 'intoxicating liquors under tho provisions of the Statutes in tliat behalf, in tho premises known and described as the Commercial Hotel, situated at Hedley, to commence at once. ^ JOHN GLADDEN. Hedley, B. C. Dated at Hedley this 10th day of Doe. 1008. -19-5 TOO ETHEREAL FOR ANYTHING NOTICE. SIMILKAMEEN LALD DISTRICT. District of Yale. for permission to purchase the following des- applj X des TAKE NOTICE that I, John W. Blough, of ltock Creek, carpenter, intend to apply for permission cribed lands :��������� Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner of C. W. Hosier's pre-emption claim, Lot No. 2512 thence south twenty chains; thence west twenty chains; thence north twenty chains; thence east twenty chains to point of commencement, and containing 40 acres more or less.' JOHN W. BLOUGH.' - Dated December 252nd, 100S 52-1 * The promised development of aerial navigation has brought out the fact that the public have no more right to trespass on private property in the upper-air than on the earth's surface or in the deep strata of soil or rock. The ownership of real estate extends from the centre of the; earth to the outmost bounds of space. , Our title's presume to give the owner possession of a part of the universe in the form of a pyramid with its apex at the centre of the earth and its base away beyond the stars. This the owner holds against all the world, and no one has a right without his permission to tunnel through this pyramid below the surface, to walk in it on the surface, or to string wires, swing bridges, or sail on aeroplanes or balloons through it at higher levels. This principle of measuring real estate is often made the basis of legal decisions. KEREriEOS, B. C. FIGURE IT OUT. NOTICE SIMILKAMEEN LAND DISTRICT DrsTKicTOi.* Yale ���������-TAKE NOTICE that I, Charles Dundee, of ���������*��������� Rossland, minor, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands :��������� Commencing at a post planted about .10 chains in a southerly direction from Fife Station on the Columbia and Western Railway and about 50 feet on the east side from the railroad track, at the south-west corner of lot 2885 thence north -10 chains; thence west 20 chains hence south do chains ; thence east 2o chains to point of commencement, and containing 80 acres more or less. CHAS. DUNDEE. Dated October 17th, 100S. 40-10 NOTICE COMPANIES ACT 1807 NOTICE is hereby given that Flunk A. Ross, Mining Engineer of Hedley B. C. has been appointed the now attorney ot Yale Mining Co. in tho place of M. K. Rodgers. S. Y. WOOTON, Register of Joint .Slock Co. Dated at Victoria this 10th day of A. banker going home from his dinner saw a $10 bill on the curbstone. He picked it up and noted the number and went home to dinner. While at home his wife remarked that a butcher had sent a bill amounting to $10. Tho only money he had with him was the bill he had found, which he gave to her, and she paid the butcher. The butcher paid it to the farmer for a calf, and the farmer paid it to a merchant, who. in turn, paid it to a wash womon, and she, owning tho banker a note of $10, went to the bank ahd'paid the note. The banker recognized the bill as the one he had found and which up to that time, had paid $50 of debt. On careful investigation he discovered that the bill Avas counterfeit. Now will some friend tell us what had been lost in this transaction and by whom ? >���������������.* There is one cheerful thing about it. You can .have .'the"Victor-. Berliner Gram ~o-phone and make the long evenings at home merry and glad with the splendid voices of the great opera singers and the popular songs and stories of those who devote their lives to making music and entertainment. The. great Bands of the world, the Negro Quartettes, the Violin, the 'Cello, the Banjo���������all these too may be brought right into your own home by the Victor-Berliner for your pleasure at a very trifling cost. But there isn't much use of calking���������you can't really believe what we are saying until you go to a dealer and ask him to put on one of these wonderful Records for you,���������then the real meaning of what we have been saying will dawn upon you, and you will want a Victor-Berliner at once. Write us for free catalogue of the New <���������' Double Side" Records. Price 90c., making the records 45c. each. 43 BERLINER GRAM-O-PHONE CO. OF CANADA LIMITED, MONTREAL. Dec. 1908 If.'-1 When answekinc- iruxTiox Tins pater. ADS. PLEASE {rial orSgrj^j^ ���������Che f^ajs^ prove ;{-^A^y-* l'fc> 'oC* . V - ,/' IVi <��������� >f AND'SlilltkAMEEN ADVERTISER. Volume V. HEDEEY, B.C., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1909. Number 4. Dr. C. A. JACKSON DENTIST [18 years' practice in Vancouver.] S. O. L. Co.'s Block PENTICTON, - - B. C. w. H. T\ GAHAN Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public, Etc. Murk PENTICTON, Block B. C. $40 ROCK FOR KINGSTON GROUP That is Value of Ore '.Struck in Metropolitan'. j J. W. EDMONDS ; Insurance and General Agent 'Agent for Tnu Great West Life In- ,' ' surance Company'. (PENTICTON, B. C. TIIE WINZE BREAKS INTO IT. Finer Ore Also Showing Up in" Kingston Tunnel���������This Group Never Looked , ' Better Than at Present. PROVINCIAL . .- LEGISLATURE Debate on the Address Takes Up Time of the House for Several days STANDING COMMITTEES DRAFTED. i R. H. ROGERS, m:a., b.c.l. barrister, solicitor, notary public, etc. Vernon, B. C. A. MEGRAW NOTARY PUBLIC Conveyancer, Real Estate. Mines, Crown Grants Applied' For Under Land Act and Mineral Act. Agent for: London & Lancashire Fire Ins. Co. Ocean Accident and Guarantee Co. Office at HEDLEY, B. C. HOTEL PENTICTON Headquarters for Tourist Travel. Rates Moderate. A. Barnes, Prop. Penticton,.B.C. Henry's Nurseries ���������Now-growing in our Nurseries for the Fall trade :��������� 90,000 Poach, Apricot, Nectarines, Cherry, Plum, Prune, Pear and Apple ���������in all leading varieties. 100,000 Small Fruits. ' 10,000 Ornamental Trees, in all leading varieties for B.'C Strictly home grown and not subject to damage from fumigation. Stock of Bulbs to arrive in August from Japan, France and Holland. Bee Supplies, Spray Pumps, Seeds, Etc. MO-pago CATALOGUE FREE. Manager Pollock of the Kingston has been following up his successes and last, week saw very important de- velopements. ��������� Two weeks.ago the Gazette told of progress of development in the Metropolitan camp where a drift from the incline^ shaft had cut a,seam,lying horizontally under which was. found highly decomposed matter and mixed with it was,considerable'ore that was heavily mineralized with sulphides, mostly arsenopyrite.., ��������� Since our visit to the property the drift has been continued and the seam found to be persistent. Last week Mr. Pollock selected a spot in the drift .where the mineralization seemed most pronounced and started his miners to work to sink a winze and not more than five feet or, so had been sunk until the whole bottom was into a fine body of beautiful .sulphide ore ' which they are now exploiting.' r When we were there , last Mr. Pollock frankly stated that, the occurrence-was altogether different from anything he- had yet seen on the property--, and being different, he was unable to say anything as tocwhat values it would give. "They might be good" he said "and they might be disappointing. He. had no time yet to find out and until returns could be got he could only say that he was well pleased with the appearance of it and was hopeful for the result." Coldblooded sampling has always been one of his hobbies and any sample submitted by him for test is sure to give pretty nearly the average to be expected. That the result has justified his judgment as-to. value and that the hew indications have led him to this fine ore body is matter for congratulation, and has a very important bearing on the future of that portion of the camp. Not only has the Metropolitan behaved in this manner, but a very decided improvement in the showing has also marked the progress of work in the Kingston tunnel from which the drift along the ore body has con- tin ued.' Samples of rock being taken from this drift show very fine looking ore. ���������Altogether the Kingston group never looked as well as it does at present and the owners should come here as soon as possible to see for themselves, and make arrangements for continuous work on a scale worthy of the fine property which they hold. Notice Given for Introdoction of Sunday Bills���������A Big Railway Lobby Indicated���������John 'Oliver Asks Many j Questions. CANADA AND THE A. Y. P. The debate on the address was begun by Messrs Parsons and Davey, the mover and seconder. Kergan, Yorston and Naden all spoke for' the opposition, but John Oliver was chief big smoke. Haywnrdand McPhilipps spoke on the Government side, ahd attorney-general Bowser had the soft snap of replying to John Oliver for John, with all his verbosity, is an easy man to follow. C. P. R. CLOSES CONTRACT United Wireless to Equip the Company's Fleet of Seventeen Vessels on Pacific. l STANDING COMMITTEES. The following members were appointed to the Standing, Committees: Committee on Private .Bills .and Standing Orders���������Messrs. Ross, Garden i Thomson, Shatford, Henderson, Tones and Williams. (Committee on Mining���������Messrs. Mackay, Grant, Parsons, Schofield, Hunter, Thomson, McGuire, Behnsen, Macgowan, Davey, Ellison, Kergin, Brewster, Jones, Macdonald, Hall King,' Henderson, Eagleson ' and Mclnnis. .Committee on Agriculture���������Messrs. Ellison, Parson, , Grant, Hay ward, Yorston and Eagleson. Committee on Municipal Mcitters��������� Messrs. Schofield, Manson, Macgowan Mackay, Gifford, Behuson, McGuire, Davey, Hay ward, Oliver, Naden, Kergin, Hall and Brewster. Committee on Railways���������Messrs. McPhillips, McGuire, Gifford, Hay- ward, Shatford, Ellison, Hunter, Macgowan,' Behnsen, Grant. Parsons, Manson,'Schofield, Jaidine, Henderson, King, Nsiden, Brewster, Yorston Eagleson, Kergin, Hall: and Hawthornthwaite. Committee on Public Accounts- Messrs. Parsons, Manson, Schofield, Mackay, Henderson, Oliver and Naden. Committee on Printing��������� Messrs'. Macgowan, Garden* Davey, Henderson and Jones. Among the notices of motion attorney-general Bowser will move to introduce bills co "Amend the Ditches and Watercourses Act", to "Amend the Municipal Clauses Act," and to "Amend the Municipal'Election Act." Mclnnis will move to introduce a bill to "Amend the Inspection of Metalliferous Mines Act," J. H. Ha.wthornth- waite will introduce a bill to "Amend the Coal Mines Regulation Act." , In the list of questions .John Oliver heads the list by'.a long lead. The government of Canada will have its building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition completed and ready to receive exhibits by the latter part of April, thirty days in advance of the opening day. With the possible exception of the State of Washington, Canada will have the most complete display of agricultural and horticultural produce exhibited :tb the 1009 fair. Recent advices received by the exposition management from the Canadian Exposition commissioner, states that the -work of collecting and assembling the exhibit of the government of Canada has been underway for several months and it will be the most elaborate and comprehensive display ever'undertaken by the Canadian government at any exposition." In the exhibit particular attention is given to the agricultural resources ol the country, and both British Columbia ahd Eastern Canada will be fully represented in the display. In addition to the exhibit of the Canadian Government the Canadian Pacific Railway will have a building and exhibit .it the exhibition. As British Columbia is directly adjacent to the exposition the exhibit from this section of Canada will finish the larger portion of the exhibit. .The mineral resources of British Columbia will be fully exploited and there will bean exhibit of every known mineral found in this section. Canada will also make a comprehensive display of its dairying and will be a strong competitor in the exposition livestock show, The exposition management has appropriated $100,000 for premiums in this department and blooded stock from all parts of the United States and Canada will be shown. Already a number of the best known breeders of Canada have made applications to enter stock. The live stock show opens September 27th and closes October 9th. This late date was arranged in order to allow two of the larger circuits to close in Seattle during the exposition. Seattle���������one million dollars in virgin gold that will sink automatically every night into a steel vault to reappear with the same precision in the morning will be the central feature of the Alaska exhibit at the Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition next summer. Piled in glittering-.heaps'of. dust, nuggets and .'bricks,.; this brilliant display will be one of the greatest attractions on the exposition grounds. The gold pavilion, where the million dollars will be on display, will be enclosed with a heavy wire cage and special guards will patrol the section night 'and day to protect the treasure. The large steel vault, built in, solid concrete, will operate automatically On a time lock. Each night at the WIRELESS AT THE A. Y. P. Arrangements Being Made toGive Public an Opportunity of Witnessing Advance in this Great Discovery. The wireless telephone will be demonstrated on the grounds of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition next year. On Klondike circle near the main entrance, will be -built a rustic tower 100 feet in height at the base of which will be an exhibit hall for wireless apparatus invented to the date of the opening of the exhibition. Wireless telephone's will be installed on the ground and daily demonstrations made by the United Wireless Company. A daily newspaper, containing news received by wireless and messages from vessels at sea, will be published at the fair. The wireless- equipment will be installed on the top af a fifty foot pole to stand on th tower giving 'the wireless station a height of 150 feet from the ground. Near the top of this pole will be a series of tubes and as messages are be- ' ing sent out from the station there will be a kaleidoscopic effect produced by the electricity passing through the', varied colored globes. At the present time the company has a station at Vancouver, B. C, where the wireless telephone is being perfected. The wireless 'phone was used to some extent on the warships " during the cruise of the Atlantic fleet Seattle and experiments are now being made in New York. D. D. MANN. SPEAKS. Vice-President of Canadian Northern Tells of His Railway's' British Columbia Plans closing hour the ton of gold will OPERATE OR FORFEIT So Says Richard Cartwnght in the Senate. Office, Greenhouses and Seedhouse: 3GiO Westminster Road, VM60UVER, - B. 6. !r������''W'<*W.' as. x ss ss K &i HEDLEY Under New Management Quiet and Conveniknt Si'ecial Attention Given to the Travelling Public Rates Moderate I X X ft? ss K as & as a? a? % ss K K K VANDER J. ROSE Proprietor X ���������2 ���������2 x X The first vessel of the Canadian Pacific fleet to be equipped with wireless instruments is the Princess May. It has been decided by the company to fi t i ts vessels with U.nited Wireless apparatus. Chief Operator Thomas of the United Telegraph company is now in. Victoria inspecting the Princess. When his inspection is completed instruments and equipment will be shipped from the Seattle factory of the company.���������Providence. Before the Princess May left Victoria on. her present trip to Alaska, leaving Vancouver last night, she was inspected by Chief operator Thomas of the United Wireless Telegraph Company, to decide upon the most suitable location for the operating room on the upper deck. The Princess May will be equipped with wireless outfit on her next trip. The C. P. R. has a fleet of 17 vessels plying the waters of the Pacific and all of these will be fitted with wireless instruments.���������World. Ottawa, Jan. 2S.^-Sir Richard Cart- wright was the. principal speaker in the senate debate on the address yesterday. While justifying the expenditure of the recent government he admitted that, in the face of the falling revenue, it was time to call a halt. Referring to the Grand Trunk Pacific contract, he said that if the company failed to operate the section betweeen Winnipeg and Monctou the prairie section would be forfeited to'the country. Mr. Lougheed challenged this statement, but Sir Richard stuck to it. Sir'Wilfrid Laurier informed Mr. j Lennox that the engineers of the Transcontinental railway commission and. the Grand Trunk Pacific had j disagreed on the question of alleged j over/Classification. A third arbitra- j tor had now been suggested, and Mr. Collinghood Schreiber had undertaken to act. v. The premier also stated that the government had not taken any action in regard to tho objections entered by the English press in Japan against Mr. W. T. R. Preston. Mr. Armstrong was informed that 6000 rural mail boxes had been purchased in New York. disappear and the steer and concrete top will slide into place leaving nothing to view but the smooth surface of the. floor. The time lock will be set for the opening hour in the morning when the treasure will reappear. The construction of this vault will cost $4,000. ''���������'������������������ In the gold exhibits are three of the largest nuggets ever found in Alaska. They are three from the famous Pioneer mine at Nome and the total value of the three is slightly in sxcess of $7,000. It is purposed to have the largest of these three nuggets arranged so that visitors may pick it up and the big yellow lump will pass through thousands of hands during the exposition. The Alaska fair comission has already secured the dust, nuggets and bricks for the display and it will be arranged in the gold pavilion of the Alaska building several days in advance of the opening of the exposition on June 1st. A portion of the gold is now in safety deposit vaults in Seattle. Every claim and prospect in the four divisions of Alaska, contributed not less than an ounce of gold to the display and the Seward peninsula, Tan- ana river and Copper river and Southeastern Alaska districts are all represented. In.addition to the gold many of the mine owners of the Nome and Fairbanks camps will also have samples of pay dirt, gravel, bed rock and black sand. The exhibit will be in excess of two tons of pure gold, just- as it was* washed from the ground in the north. (News-Advertiser.) Mr. D. D. Mann, .Vice-President of the Canadian Northern Railway, addressed the Canadian Club here today at the luncheon tendered him. He stated that the Company wished to build to the Pacific Coast and afterwards to constuct branch lines to open up the valleys of British Columbia, but needed the assistance of the Government, by way of. guaranteeing the Company's bonds, Mr.Manu intimated. His Company, he said, had 3,000 miles built, and 2,000 under construction. When these were completed 75 per cent, of the people of the prairies would be reached. He concluded with an appeal for a Canadian squadron, financed by the Canadian' Goverment, * to aid British Navy in defending our shores; ', Hon. Mr. McBride. who was present, said he hoped that an amicable agreement ''.would be arrived at between the Goverment anclthe. Company. The general sentiment of the large gathering favored assistance to the Canadian Northern. GOLDEN ZONE TO START WORK. Arrangements -. are Being Made Begin Sinking this Week. to J. J. Marks returned on Saturday from Nelson, and since, his return he has been making arrangements for. putting men to work immediately. The first work to be undertaken will be a shaft which is to be sunk to a depth of 200 feet, and the number of men employed will be four. Supplies are now being.taken, up, to the mine, and the sleigh road broken to the property. Already the placing of several large blocks of the stock has been arranged for and the affairs of the company put on a satisfactory basis; for with so many things in their favor, such a good road to the property, a good prospecting plant ready to set going, a large body of ore to begin on with payable values therein, there is every reason to hope for a successful outcome. NEW STEEL PROCESS. Toronto, Jan. 2S.���������Steps have been taken for the formation of the Canada Sieel com pan v. A syndicate has secured a new process for making steel at a fraction of the present cost and that too from common ore that is at present plentiful in New Ontario. The new process will reduce the cost of tool steel from $1.03 to ten cents a pound. ^ ���������aa������c-ii\r3 ���������wrw"' *������������������** THUJ-HliDIiKY GAZETTE} FEBRUARY '4c,:.im������. -ifl-rr- i . iii ���������������������������i���������. ���������'fffc' <&m.i. m SfefBc-tBie-tm ���������'Afivartrser. Issue.', (in ���������i'!tiuv.ii-<yV:, by tlu- ilU'ji.KV Uayautk i'fSiNTI.VM ASH I'UHI.I.iJIIMi I'OMI'ANV. LiNrritu. at Jicdlev. J-*. C. ���������Subscrisftiwas in Auviin-i'. IV; Voar...,'.../.....', ...... -fAO '*.������������������ " l-l-nit-ed States I S.aO Advertising: kites 7ijoiiiuirfcinouU'!'-' lines lo the inch. Land M-otices���������Certitleatcvof iiiipvovoiiionl. etc. *?7.fl(i for fiO-dny notices, and $."i.(!0 for 30-rtay notices. ���������Transient Advertisements���������not owoodinfr oi.e inch, SI. (XI -for one in-i:i Won, '>:, cents for each subseo.ue!it insertion. (Ivor one inch, la cents, per line far tirsd insertion and :i conts pur line for each Mio-oi'iiunt insert ion. ' Transients payable in advance. Contract Advertiseiwents���������Ono inch per month Sl.A'i: over 1 inch an<l up to I inches, SI.'iO ���������per inch per month. To constant advertiser!, tnkinir larger space th,in four inches on amplication, rates will bo i,'i\on ot rediieeii eharjjes. based on size of -pave and length ' of time.' Advertisements will-be chaiiffed once every month if advertiser'tle-iires without ,;n.v evtra charge. I-'or changes ofto.ner t ban iniue a month the price of composition will be cliarjjod at rejrulur rates. . Changes for contract- -art-\ ci'fciseniont'* should be in the oftiee .by noon on Tuesday to secure attention for that week's i.^sne. A. MEGRAW, Alanajj-inK hiiitor. Full Moon 5th Last quar.' 13. New Aloon *.'li fii-st ana:*. *.'(!. 190$) FEB. 191)9 Sun. Won. Jugs. Wed. TIiu 111. tiai, i- .'9 1 ��������� * r 0 i ���������'��������� 0 . . . l '2 13 14 15 ie> i: :.*���������; ifi 21) 21 . 22 '2-; 21- 2) 2; 27 28 ' ���������-' c will be takeiT'lMt-k-'doaded with coal. The farmers will be entitled to lower freight rates on both (!o;il and grain as well as lumber. The effect of these changes will be ot' far reaching ' iinporl. "These changes are almost ex- ;' ciusively Western in their effect. I submit that the represenra- f.ion needed on the Railway Commission is Western rather Manitoban. The man who can properly represent the interests involved, who is qualified by* residence and experience to esh'ni*;(e and foresee i*esnits and movements is the man who should be appointed to this po-h ion. "MY Grallihor lias lived in close touch with all Western ^venditions for many 'years. His parliamentary ' experience ' forced then constantly upon.his attention. Mr. Gtilliner has seen the development, of the- prairies from the Red Miver cart stage to tiie present. He has been in c*lo.->o touch with the coal development of this province. He is eminently qualified by experience, ability and temperament'for {.ivavy demand which could be put upon him. as a '.re^entativeat Ottawa was insufficient to secure it/ -Now that -the police districts have been re-arranged so as to throw, Similkamesn in with the Boundary, this connection by wire becomes imperative and it is hoped that the provincial government will now take a hand by way of inducing Ottawa to make the connection, otherwise their action in hooking up the Similkameen with the Boundary for police purposes would appear' to have been ill-considered. It is true there is the Great Northern Railway's telegraph line, but that is not always available for commercial work, or work of any kind outside tiie railwjiy company's own business. THE SANK OF 73 Years in Business. Honey Earning Honey Capital aud Reserve Over $7,������o������,o Small weekly or monthly deposits in a Sayings Account, soon ���������RY COMMISSION VACANCY Since the death of Hon. Tiios. Greeriway, many names have been can vasse;.La.s pro bable suc- cessors, but still the vacancy is unfilled. Manitoba appear.-; to claim a vested righfin the oflice in view of the fact that Green- way was a Miniito ban. but other provinces may. see in this cir- .eumstance, all tiie greater reason way it shouid now go elsewhere. If the- membership of the commission were sufficiently large to. give'.each province rep- resentcttioii on it, then ail vacancies should be filled so as to satisfy that requirement. The Manitoba Grain Growers' Association are taking action for the appointment of a Manitoba representative, urging as their reason the magnitude of the grain carrying trade of the prairies. The Saturday Sunset is boosting W. A. Galliher, ex-M.P., for the position, and probably he is as well fitted for it as anyone el^i. It is an open question whether party service is the best qualification for the office, for it is not calculated to foster a spirit ot independence, but there have been instances where Galliher has given some evidence of independence by taking a .broader view than that advocated by other supporters of his party. A little of that was seen in tho House last spring when the Aylesworth bill was under discussion. The Sunset gives some cogent reasons why a western' man who can see the whole shipping situation from the Pacific ocean to the great lakes should be on the commission The Sunset says: "Hitherto the farmers of the prairies have been compelled to pay for the haulage of westbound empty cars to take their grain to market, When they bought coal from the mines of British Columbia they had to pay also for the haulage of empty cars to the mines to bring coal back. By shipping iiaihvay Commissioner. "jit may bo pointed out here that the great changes 'which will result from the recent development creates an entirely new situation which is at present without representation on the Board. There is not a man on it in touch either by experience or contact with the problems growing out of this big movement. It is an imperative necessity that such a man should be added to the Board. Every town from Regina to the Pacific, is interested in this mat- tei. The press of that territory owes it* to the interests of their GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Synopsis of Work Done in the Interior' of the Province in 1908. Mr. Macoun was instructed, to" visit thi'. Jto5.bl-.irul mines for the purpose of studying tiie fungi, whose growth in mine liniher cause-- then-rapid distinction entailing u heavy expense upon the mine. The. ohjeot of this, investigation was to discover, if possible, a commercial method of preventing theii growth. Charles Cainsell completed his detailed study of the Hedley mining camp, and began a survey of tho Tu- -lameen district. Tho latter is unique in that it is the only district in Canada where platinum gravels have heen wo.iked on a commercial scale. Railway facilities i'oi tin's section are projected, and with the solution of the transportation problem it. is expected tliat this portion of the coutitry will leceive active development. The present work is in anticipation of this. L. Reinecke was engaged in the. topographical survey of the. districts examined by Mr. Camsell. YV. II. Boyd was employed on a detailed survey of the Phoenix camp. At the close of the season he made a hasty examination of the Sloean district to plan for its survey next season'.' .' ; . ���������" ' 0. E. Leroy made a detailed investi- coimt up���������with Interest;added. Deposits of $1.00 and upwards received. Hedley Branch, L. G. MacHaffie, Manager We wish to thank the people of Similkameen and Hedley for the generous patronage given us in the past and to say that we have an Excellent Stock of ' NEW GROCERIES which we iire selling at as Low Prices as"can be bought in Hedley. We have a fairly good line of as K as K. as as as as * ts. as as as x S x X X X X X X1 X X X X X X X -5 X X 3 X X ���������'",... MEN'S FURNISHINGS which we are selling at reduced prices, in order to make room for our spring stock. ��������� Schubert's Supply Stores HEDLEY, - . - = B.C. i PflLftGE Livery, Feed & Sale Stables HEDLEY, H. C. ���������F A good stock of Horses and Rigs on Hand. IF Orders for.Teaming promptly attended to. STAGE LINE Stage, daily, leaving Hedley 8 a. in. and arriving at Keremeos at 11 a. in. connecting with Penticton stage 1 and Great Northern Railway.' * X������^^V������W^i5^5e^^^^*assi8ti'ie^3������la1rsto}������ constituents to' demand an in- i^'tion of the Phoenix ciuup'*kncL its tclligen Board." ,Aii- , , ,. ��������� ,, on; deposits. -After finishing tJus he tclligent representation on the ^ - . ,. ?��������� .. - . ��������� ��������� spent a-month on the underground geology .near Sandon. EDITORIAL COMMENTS Vancouver wined D. D. Mann. It will now be up ..to Dan to bring the Canadian Northern into Vancouver in the shortest possible time and by the most approved route. The German Cousul at Melbourne denies that Germany is establishing a naval base in New Guinea. If Bismark's biographer thought it no shame to class mendacity as part of the diplomatic equipment of that statesman,they need not complain if the public are slow to believe the Consul's denial. Then in- the Yukon and the Mackenzie district the following was the distribution of parties:. '.-... D. D. Cairns, assisted by Dr. O. Stutzer, was engaged in the Tantalus district 'near White Horse defining the coal aera, with the object of determining the character of the coal and discovering the" point nearest transportation whei-.e a commercial supply exists. u>^ METEOROLOGICAL. Office of Dominion- Express Company,. WOOD-FOR SALE! Hioneli.' - IN NTS BROS.,'Proprietors.' X H X X X I X X X Sf X X X X K X X X K X X X X X. K X e? THE Great NprtHsrn Mote! ���������Princeton' Is noted over the entire district for excellence of both table : : : : ;uid bar. : : : : All the wants of the travelling- public carefully.-.-' attended to. X ������ X X X I X X X % % % X fi^m^^^-ni^^iei^s^WH-^icasKac^ The following are the readings showing temperature, etc., for the week ending Jan. 30 : AT THE MINE. Maximum Minimum Jan: 24 24 . 1 25 25 1 20 .. 10 S 27 12 . s 2S lo . -3. 29 12 . . 7 30 . 24 G ZEALAND: 'HOTEL '; JOHN JACKSON, Proprietor Everything /New and FirstrClass Bar supplied with the Choicest Liquors and Cigars, and Special Attention paid to the Table. Grand Union H6tel_L_ ��������� A. F. '& -A.. M. ��������� .REGULAR' monthly.'meetings of Hedley Lodge No..'43, A. F. & A. M., arc held on the second Friday-in each month in Fraternity hall, Hedley. Visiting brethren( are cordially invited to 'attend. ARTHUR CLARE H. D; BARNES, W. M. Secretary SimiSkameein Volley Saddlery my.'. - HARNESS and SADDLES WHIPS, BITS and SPURS Boots and Shoes made to order- Harness Repairs and Boot Repairs Attended to. First-C!ass Work: A." French-Canadian paper Nationalist������ made an attack upon Earl Grey and some parties tried to fosten the odium of the attack upon II. Eourassa, but that gentleman has given flat denial of any connection therewith, knowledge of it or sympathy with it. The charge against Bourassa is a warning for legislators to be careful against indulging in pyrotechnics that savor of sedition. Bourassa's attitude and utterances, during the Boer war, no doubt . had much to do with causing this attack against Earl Grey to be saddled on him. Average maximum temperature 17.42 Average minimum do 4. Mean temperature 10.71 Rainfall for the week 0. inches. Snowfall " " 3. " COltKKSI'O.VMNO WEEK OH* LAST YEAR Highest maximum temperature 29. HEDLEY, B. C. HERRING & WINKLER, Proprietors W4^^������4^&n404feil^'&"������a<Ckt*������������������������'tol������'*l������ For the past four years there has been agitation at intervals ! Mean Average maximum do 21.14 Lowest minimum do -9 Average minimum do 3. Mean do 12.05 AT THIS MILL. Maximum Minimum .Ian 24 22 , -, 3 25 19 , . 6 20 28 , , 8 27 .. 25 . , 8 28 32 , , ���������5 29 22 4 30 28 18 x X % X X X H *> X X X K X Average maximum temperature 25.14 Average minimum do 7.42 do 10.28 to have connection made by Rainfall for the week . inches telephone between the lower | Snowfall " " 3. " Boundar grain via the Pacific the cats Okanagan and the but thus far it has met with no success. During tiie period of railway building it wotdd have been very convenient, but tho influence of Yale-Cariboo's rep- (���������Olf'-K.S-MJNIHNO WEEK OK LAST YEAR Highest iiiaxiiiiuni temperature 34 Average do do 25.S5 Lowest minimum do -7. Average. * do ��������� do 5.57 Mean do 15.71 X X iv X x x X x -K at? x X X X X ar x x x ��������������� x % Great Northern Hotel A new house containing more bed room iiccommodation than any other hotel in town. Table and bar first-class. Rates moderate. JOHN LIND, Proprietor X X X X X I X I X X ���������5 X X ������ X % X 5 X X X 5 X X X X X HEDLEY BRANCH J. CIUTCHLEY, Mgr. To Buy Cheap, Pay Cash. Family Groceries Fresh and Seasonable at the Cheap Cash Store MRS. O. B, LYONS. 1Try ���������sxyvvcvvaKKKA. BWi^S^W-^W When writing- Advertisers, Mention the Gazette. Please - CEYLON TEA.' Pure and .invigorating. If .i/H i *' 1 When J answering- MENTION THIS PAPER.'( ADS. PLEASE ~^WrtTS.pwrjwatKtfXauW<r'r*-*.-< * > , > .ttVflTHR tWSBKkW. GAZETTE; FEBR^^Ry'^; ,1909. - I $ 0 (7 (T^wn' and Distrkft.. - ^ ^_ j__ ��������� Vernon and Kelowna1 both celebrat- ' ed Burns' anniversary: , Reports from outside points indicate a large attendance at the masquerade ball on Friday evening. ' Mr. Rankin, of the V.'V. &. E. hospital staff, returned last week from a visit to his home in Nova Scotia. .The days have already lengthened out an hour <ind a half���������59 minutes, gain in the evening and 32 minutes in the morning. * ' "���������' Hugh Megraw, of Camp McKinney is visting friends in Hedley this week. He reports about three feet of snow in Camp McKinney. Tho'preliminary hop on Friday eve- ing last to tune up the fiooi1" for next Friday's masquerade was w.ellattended and a enjoyable time spent. Ed. .Kennedv, railway engineer, who has charge of/construction work on ' the upper end of the Hedley:Princelon stretch was in town on Sunday. The sleighing has been made good use of during the past few weeks and it is nob often that it lasts as long as it has done this winter already. J. B.Brun,.of, Hazeleton, B. C.\ formerly of the 'firm of- Gillan and Brun of the Similkameen Bottling Works, wns in town this week on business. ��������� ; Harry Swan is awaiting final instructions to proceed to the Kettle River for tho building of the new structure which is to replace the old ' Ingram bridge. "- ,, Considerable-ice is,being put up this year, the butcher shops and the hotels laying in the bigger quantity of it. R. J. Edmund is putting up 00 tons and the,ice is of fine quality. Dr. C. A. Jackson, dentist of Penticton, came in on Tuesday. He has gone on to Princeton and will ionium there for a few days, after which he will spend a while in Hedley on the way back. Neil McLeod returned on Saturday from Field where he had been _ work ing in the C. P. R. tunnel. Between rock accidents and pneumonia he says the undertaker is being kept busy up there, and he did not think it a good place for 0 healthy man to stay. Duncan Woods is doing some work this winter on his claims near central station. He has about a dozen claims _..u-������. 11 n jflV'j For (some weeks now*-" a>������ tempor , ��������� service has been in operation between Su'mlnlerlnnd'j'anji '^Eeijticto^n^^owning to'the ice blockade at -the foot of the lake. This week'the steamer Okanagan landed mails anil, passengers about a mile and a half out from the wharf of our southern neighbor, the channel having again been frozen over. - The citizens of SuHBmerland are enjoying rare sport these days shooting ducks off-the wharf, the birds being compelled to leave their usual haunts to the south for the more congenial atmosphere - of- -this -neighborhood. ���������Summerland Review. THE LATE FRED WHITE The following obituary sketch from tho Victoria Times gives further details concerning the death of Fred White which was referred to iu last issue of the,Gazette. The Times says: "Last night the death occurred of ,Fiod G.' White';"a young riian who was highly respectedhere. The news of his sudden death came as a great shock to his many friends in this city, and will cause sincere regcet to many friends in other portions of the province, and particularly in the Yukon, wheie he had spent a considerable portion of his time of late years. "Mr. White, was born in Ontario in ISGl.his father being a Church of England clergyman. Arriving in this province some .twenty or more years ago, he engaged in business on the Mainland for some time, afterwards moving to Victoria, where, he assumed the management of the messenger service1] leaving to engage in business at Lake Bennett during the Klondike rush. He then accepted a position with the *2? @ me- on the mountain thatareciown-grant- ed. On some of them there are good showings and others are so favorably loeatad that their value is apparent from what'has been found on .'adjoin- properties. ,- H. Yardley, of Estevan, Sask. was in town last week in company with W. A. Haining, who showed him oyer the Sacramento mineral claim. Mr. Yardley ,was for. years"'.mayor of Estevan and has handled some ,iinportant land deals in Manitoba and Sas'katche- Avtiii. He is taking a tour through B; C. and will go down to Mexico before returning to Saskatchewan. \On Sunday last-a-sleighing party had an upset on the road up the river' near the old'saw mill. All came out of the scramble without any .injury, except Miss Rose Smith, .waitress at the Great '.Northern Hotel, who had her ankle sprained. There were two experienced equine.engineers onboard, but a new hand was at the throttle when the accident occurred and of course, everybody bl-iimed it on him. AH the arrangements for ' the big Masquerade Ball on Friday night are progressing and there is every prospect of its being a huge success. A large attendance is expected from" the outside, largo parties from Princeton, Keremeos and Penticton having intimated thier intention of being present. Ten turkeys were received from Vancouver and the committee in charge of the supper having been hard to make it the best ever. Nickel Plate mine at Hedley, B. C. afterwards.entering the service of the Guggenhcims, being stationed at BuT lion in Cariboo, and latterly in the Yukon, where he reorganized the booking department of their huge business there. "lie was spending the winter months in Victoria. , '.'A few dfiys ago he was operated upon at the Jubilee-hospital for appendicitis and was apparently getting along favorably, and an early recovery was '.confidently anticipated. His friends never imagined for one moment there was any likelihood of a fatal termination to his illness. Tuesday night, however, heart failure, developed, and shoitly before midnight death followed. ��������� ' "Mr. White was true and faithful to his friends, and a man of integrity. "Mr. White's;.mother, who resides in, Ottawa, lias' been communicated with by W.L. Challoner, an old friend, who wjL attend, to. the necessary arrangements of the-funeral. @ me me @ me me me me 'And the Wedding- Bells Were Ringing' Edmond���������'Bromley working Some parties report a slight earthquake shock on Sunday evening about 6 p.m. Only those who were lying ���������down- at the time or sitting quietly**] noticed any disturbance. The shock which occurred two years ago would not have been noticed by so many, but for the fact that it occurred in the morning shortly before getting up time, when most of the people were still abed, and had got over their sound sleep. Those who were up and about, did not notice it although in some . eases,it was severe enough to knock down stovepipes. From present indications it would seem probable that the CP.lt. will change its survey of the proposed extension of Nicola branch, making this point; the southern terminus of Okanagan Lake. This change of plan has become necessary in order to ensure regular connections with the lake boats , A pretty wedding which attracted a great deal of public attention because of the popularity of, the bride and groom, was that which attended the nuptials of Mr. J. ,R. Edmond of Hedley, and Miss -Eliza E. Bromley. The important event took-place on Wednesday Jan. 27th at the Horse Shoe ranch, the home of the bride. The marriage ceremony; was performed by Rev. J. Thurburn-Ooiin at 2 o'clock p. m. in the presence of about sixty wedding guests,, gathered from the Boundary to Otter Flat. The bride, was handsomely and becomingly gowned'in white satin, wearing white roses and carrying a bouquet of white roses.. The bridesmaid . was Miss Schissler, who was dressed in pink and carried pink roses. The cere"- mony was performed under an evergreen horse-shoe decked with Bermuda lilies. Geo. Cawston filled the role of "best man" with skill and dignity. After the ceremony was over, congratulations and rice showered simultaneously upon the bridal couple, and after a brief interval an old-fashioned wedding supper was served, with abundance of good-cheer. A dance which lasted till the small hours, followed, the supper, and was wound up. with toasts to the bride and groom and the singing of "For he's a Jolly Good Fellow," after which the party separated, wishing the happy couple enjoyment to the fullest extent @' *5* : ���������58P' me me -*.-n;/:-. !-���������-���������;* 1 ���������T)jfi ,^,-^iVV SHATFORD'S Ltd. ������ ������ WE MUST reduce our stock before the 15th of February, on which date we commence our, annual stock-taking,-arid-in order to do this we are going to make , . SWEEPING REDUCTIONS, ��������� , in every Department of our Big Store. This is positively the Biggest Bargain Sale ever attempted in the, country. We are going to cut, hew, saw-off and hammer down the prices to such an extent that 'people will come in from all over the district to secure some of the bargains offered. matata ttnamm'ii\vnmi*3i!t3Kzwi>i>uimijzm!mm ��������� I.UJWI tsgKmmxmtsisKsess Everythli The Redua ?& rlMMUWJBt'Wi^STR^ LADIES' and CHILDREN'S dress goods, skirts, waists, underwear, hosiery, smallwares, boots and shoes, etc. 'S and BOYS' clothing hats and caps, underwear, shirts, gloves, boots and shoes. Furniture, Carpets, Linoleums Mattresses, Pillows, Blankets, Sheets, etc. There will be special cuts on many of the } ^^% above lines amounting to from J -4-0% ��������� HMIil HE^CHBKEja GROCERIES and HARDWARE. 10 per cent discount on all cash orders amounting to $10 or over. w/TTWi^wasEas Muumiwatmm tmmm\jfnrrr^mm^ittfutiiMrW HEDLEY, W, ������' 14 i @ ��������� I ��������� I ��������� ' V ��������� ��������� ' 1 $ ' i ������ a. .4 & ' f. ���������0 f. m 1 ������ ������ 1 @ ��������� t ������ ** @ M a A ������ *ii m d @ i\ 0 1 @ ' -A ������ t ' i'l @ f @ ' '1 ������ i @ r :n # @ ri 11 ������ -' ��������� :'1 ������ m i @ ������������������ m 1 m '' @. ii ������ @ m *ss ���������&. ���������������������������# I .Member-the Date. isito-HMi 01 FeDmaro. s @a-00������^@������������@@������^������@@@������@@������������������������������@������@@������������#@������@@������@-������@������@������@^ of the blessings of matrimony. Gazette extends congratulations. me������. . THEIR CLAIM IS GOOD The raised, and also the records showing when he was given his decree in that lodge, has been somewhat annoyed recently by a story which was given wide publicity, to the effect that the Lodge of Antiquity of Montreal, is the possessor of the Bible oh which Wash ington was obligated as a Mason. THEY'RE GETTING WISE. U. S. STEEL RIVAL. Virginia Masons Possess the Bible on Which George Washington Was Made a Mason Tho Fredericksburg lodge of Masons which possesses the Bible on which Washington was initiated, passed and In order to clear up the matter, Clarence R. Howard, past master of the local lodge, wrote to the Montreal lodge and has received a reply saying that the. Montreal lodge does not question the claim of Fvedricksburg* lodge. "Having initiated, passed and raised your illustrious frist president, George Washington," continued the letter, " you have the records and also the Bible, as shown by Brother S.J. Quinn, yonr P.G.M., in his historical sketch of the lodge. Toronto"Mail and Empire:"-A short time ago, Mr. Hays, President of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company, said that when his road is completed Prince Rupert will become a great grain port. It is now announced that the C. P. R. is preparing to turn a considerable part of its export grain traffic to Vancouver. It has lowered its rate on wheat shipped from Alberta to the Pacific seaboard. There is no reason why a wheat carrying business of very considerable magnitude should not be done in that section of the C. P. ,R., after the close of the St. Lawrence navigation has stopped the movement of wheat to Fort William. Vessels that have brought freight from Europe round the cape want return loads and can carry wheat at a low rate. British Capital Going- into the Soo Industries. Extensive Improvement to be Undertaken. . Toronto, Ontario. Jan. 23.���������The introduction of British capital at the Soo industries involves additions to the plant, which will make it a most dangerous competitor of the United States steel corporations. The Algoma Central and the Manitoulin and North Shore railways will be pushed to immediate completion. FOR lerciai rrintino TRY THE GaZ6U6 JOD D6DI X ) I !'!.������( '.*��������� / THE HEDLEY "GAZETTEr'FEBRUARY-1', 19(19. GENERAL NEWS :-. Toronto's population is , now 305,923 A serious fire occurred in the Sntro tunnel. Toronto's fire losses last year totaled $1,070,221.73. The guillotine has been put to work again in France. A Ski racing tournament, is in progress this week at Rossland. Rossland contributed $151 to the earthquake sufferers of Southern Italy. Canadian curlers, who are touring Scotland, are winning games from the Scotch players of the "roarin' game." Germany wants a trade treaty with Canada. The French treaty has evidently made the Reichstag feel hungry Lady Gait, widow of the late Sir Thomas Gait died at hor home in Toronto last week at the age of 8(5 years. Archbishop Sweatman, primate of all Canada died at Toronto after a week'.- illness of pneumonia. He was in his 71st year. The Longboat-Schrubb race was postponed from Jan 26th to Feb. 5th, at Shrubb's request owing to injury to Schrubb's foot. D. D. Bourke an official connected with the New Westminster penitentiary threatens disclosures concerning escape of Bill Miner. A relief expedition is to go out next dons not been ��������� ''���������F'S ������������������< --.' i ���������V-VJ-. .J._y }j,^ When you can get a good lot on the best residential streets at from $200 to $250 on easy terms of payment. Now, during the quiet months, you might be building small house for yourself without much outlay. summer bound for the Arctic regions to search for Cook who has heard of since March 190S. Gowganda is the latest thing in mining circles in Ontario. This is a new district lying north of Sudbury and is reported to be rich in silve^ and gold. Hon. William Templeman is contesting Comox-Atlin in a bye-election, Sloan having resigned. There is a rumor that Joe Martin will oppose him. Smith Curtis has removed his family from Rossland to Victoria, but he says in Rossland it is only for the winter, and that Rossland will continue to be his headquarters. Cuba started out last week for another try at house-keeping and it is reported that already another row has started up between Gomez ahd the vice-president. The Japanese press is becoming more . belligerent in tone towards the United States. The latest thing to annoy them is a Californian law preventing Japanese from acquiring real estate. Various names have been suggested as successors to Earl Grey for the governor-generalship of Canada. Among them are Lord Northcote, Lord Curzon and.Hon. John Sinclair, secretary to the peerage for Scotland. Morse, General manager of the G.T.P has resigned. It was first intimated that there has been friction between him and Chas. M. Hayes, but a Toronto paper says that the friction existed bstween Morse and Ottawa officials. The well known wholesale dry- goods firm of Burton Spencer & Co., Toronto, has assigned for the benefit of creditors to E. R. C. Clarkson. Liabilities are $320,000; assets the .same. The working capital ,of $150, 000 is wiped but. It is expected that the Australian commonwealth old age pension scheme will cost $9,000,000 yearly. All indigent persons over 65 years of age who have resided in the commonwealth for 20 years will be entitled to a pension of $2.40 weekly. The Tartar, the new torpedo boat destroyer, burning oil instead of coal, tested over the admiralty course off Southampton recently, registered a speed of over thirty eight knots. She and the Mohawk are each 270 feet long, with 14,300 horse power. Frank O. Fowler, secretary of the northwest grain dealers' association has issued a report on the crop situation of the province of Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan up to Jan. 21st last. The report shows that a large percentage of the grain has already been marketed. Twelve million bushels are allowed for seeding in 1009. Call in and see what we can do for you. F. H. FRENCH Secretary and flanager, Townslte Co'y, Ltd. HEDLEY, B.C. X\ WHEN YOU HANKER FOR X X X X X ��������������� X X X X x- X ��������������� X X X K X Fresh Beef, Pork or Mutton i i 3 i X X ..* X Cured Meats, Fish or Poultry CALLUPPHONENo.5 AND TELL YOUR WANTS TO Hotel Keremeos v GEO. KIRBY, manager. QFirst Class in Every liespect. Commercial and Mining Headquarters of the Keremeos and Lower Similka-- meen Valleys. Post House on Penticton- Ro Jo E������M������im US Etoldlnsir THE FEBRUARY ROD AND GUN WATCH DOG OF THE SEA. That is the Role now Assigned to Wi re less���������Even a Floating Tree Trunk Does not Escape its Vigilance PORTLAND. Ore., Jan. 29.���������A menace to navigation in the shape of a trunk and stump of a tree five feet in diameter has been seen floating directly in the path of steamships off the Oregon coast, latitude 43:55 north longitude 147:18 west, and was reported to-day by wireless by the steamer Alliance. Varied in its contents, but redolent throughout of the many delights of the Canadian Winter, the February number of "Rod and Gun and Motor Sports in Canada," published by W. J. Taylor, Woodstock, Ont'., brings with it the breeziness attached to this particular* season of the year. The-record of a fine snowshoe tramp, an Indian tale of a moose race on the ice, the story of a winter in Northern Ontario and an article . on Snow Blindness by Martin Hunter, an ex-Hudson Bay Factor, show how many sided are the beauties of the Canadian winter and how thoroughly the inhabitants of the Dominion appreciate and enjoy them. A fine illustrated account of the Qualification Climb of Mt. Hermit, in connection with the last meeting of the Alpine Club of Canada, is contributed by Mr. D. B. Taylor, who has been touring the West as representative of the Magazine since that event. It is evident from this article that the spirit of the mountains siezed the writer and madejhiin an enthusiast. One of the best papers written by Mr. Bonnycastle Dale, '���������Chief Canim Tl'kope of the Skagits", with the author's illustrations, tells of an old Indian Chief out in Vancouver Island, who makes canoes with primitive tools and disposes of* them at unheard of prices. Notes on the last deer season, a couple of grave indictments ' against the alleged inefficiency of the Ontario Fish and Game Department, one of the Rev. A. Murdoch's capital hunting stories, Some Old Time Reminiscences of Old Ontario, intensely interesting as telling of pioneer days, and stories of camping and fishing trips, are some of the further papers making up a number strong in every department of outdoor life with which the magazine deals. It is Canadian throughout, imbued with the spirit of the Dominion, and all good. NOTICE SIMILKAMEEN LAND DISTRICT Districtof . Yale Rossland, miner, intend to apply for pc mission to purchase the following descrioed TAKE NOTICE that I, Charles Dundee, of Rossland. miner, intend ho anulv for ner- mission lands:��������� Commencing at a post planted about 40 chains in asoutherly direction from Fife Station on the Columbia and Western Railway and about 50 feet on the east side from the railroad track; at the south-west corner of lot-2SS5 thence north 10 chains; thence west 20 chains hence south 10 chains; thence east 20 chains to point of commencement, and containing 80, acres more or less. CHAS. DUNDEE. Dated October 17th, 190S. ..' 4(1-10 COMPANIES' WINDING UP ACT. Princeton Stage Line. D. -C" Thc"NE W FAIRVIEW CORPORATION.Ltd" (In Voluntary Liquidation) NOTICE is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Shareholders of the above Company will be held on Monday, 1st day of March; 1909, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon,- at the office of the company, "Stemwinder Mine", Fairview, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, for the purpose of receiving an account of Winding-up proceedings. Dated at Fairview, Okanagan Valley, II. C. tliis lstday of Feb., 1009. ��������� HENRY LEE, v. 4-5 Liquidator. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date, I, Hugh Cameron, of Camp McKinney, B. C, intend to apply to the superintendent of provincial police, l-\ S. Hussy, of Victoria, for a retail liquor licence for the Camp McKinney Hotel, located at Camp McKinney, B. C. HUGH CAMERON. Camp McKinney. B. B. Jan 10th. 1JKMJ. i-f> UNITED WIRELESS GOES HIGHER. M������w Readj- Prflce 99e. 2 2������-3**o-r<la 2������ iwae, pnddBig-l&teeaist. 46c tosr eacJt l^iaw^ ������clec������3������ii. Send to us at onc������ the fmciary number of your talking lascbine���������a������ iruatter wkat make it is, mad we will send you, **���������*��������������� with fetnga ptAd, a Handsome Colored Litho of the Celebrated picture "His Master's Voice"-���������wail 'worth framing, also special catalogue of tho New Doable Sided Records and our regular catalogue of mora than 3000 Records. Tiie cost to you will be only a postal card���������we will send you the catalogues f r������������ if you simply ask for them and mention this paper. 4JQ ���������BE&2JMEB GHAM-O-PHONE CO. ������F CAKASA U0rUS*E������, - M9OTHEAJL. Local Representative is Notified to Sell no More at $22.50 after Feb. 15th. A telegram was received on Tuesday night from Vancouver that no more United Wireless stock was to be sold at the present selling price of $22.50 per share after Feb. 15th. The message also intimated that it was not yet determined whether the price which is to go into effect on the 16th is to be $25 or $30 per share. W" Wt make urjtt)'n<������ ftesi^nj.iPZinc --5Ji?l>> m^,*rtoin������w> m Zinc or Ifoppesn-V ������ur wrk \$ ^rictiy fird<-r'kLksv*-V four prices art \9<str for \t\e 3tm>&-������ gnaltjy ������f rowfa tftnn etaecoWe v? *<������ ������> j?w������1 iahe mxr cwrfi far H J^y-" Zeah us n" trial crJbr tfj* ?Ow pkiies prove \{ >^i*-i* mmwim:,c@*sK %kzwz*;$.a '-.. ?&2lEazB5e*~
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