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Vol. 1, No 19 MERRITT, B.C. 24, 1910 Price 5 Cents Looking Along Nicola Lake From Gilmore Hill. Mines Start Shipping Another milestone was reached in the progress of the local coal industry this week when the Diamond; yale Collieries and the Coal Hill Syndicate both made shipments. The several cars sent but by these companies were consigned to thej/Canadian [Pacific railway. The Diamond vale has a staff of nearly twenty men and.it is being steadily increased. The Coal Hill Syndicate are seriously contemplating the early installation of a plant. The past week has -betm a good one for the Middlesboro mines, rib less than 4060 tons being shipped in severi days. ��� The shipment of cars showed 14 for Monday, 22 for Tuesday, 19 for Wednesday, 20 for Thursday and 24 today. ��� '-7' ��� A Portion of the Mining Town of Middlesboro. Merritt Attracts Attention Investors Become Interested Searchlight Focussed on the Growing Centre of the t. '��� . Nicola Valley * ��� /'* ���'��� . \ All eyes are turned on Merritt and the Nicola valley at the present time. The local realty brokers are deluged with letters of enquiry from points near and far and everywhere there appears to be' a healthy and enthusiastic interest in the future of the local metropolis. The wonderful success of the local mines as well as the substantial development attending the agricultural and live stock industries together with the pending railroad construction through this district combine to give special prominence to the "V Nicola Valley .'and" ^particularly to "the town of Merritt. Considerable property changed hands during the past week and a large share of it went to outside buyers. Settlers are seeking but the district many of them coming hundreds of miles by pack train. New business houses are springing up and on every hand the finger of prosperity is evident. -'���"There is, certainly a great future before Merritt. I like the town and its people and I am 'coming back here to live befor long" declared one man �����rom the coast. "Just wait until the railroad construction ===starts=and=you=v/ill=firid=-that conditions will even bs batter than the most sanguine citizen anticipates." Two years ago the population of Meiritt could be counted on the fingers of your two hands. Today there is a thriving population of up wards of one thousand inclusive of Middlesboro and the number is increasing from week to week. New homes are being planted and with incorporation, which Will likely be undertaken this autumn, the town should soon rise to a first place amongst the commercial centres of the upper Country. It has the country around it as well as every natural advantage. i: The very fact that the Canadian Pacific railway is spending considerable money on its local line is in itself significant. ^ "There is nothing to keep the town back. We have everything here to make it? go ahead and I look forward to the time when Merritt will be ranked amongst the first of the commercial centres of this great Interior country;" This was the observation ���of one man who has followed the career of the new town very closely. valley. It matters not whether it is Vancouver or Victoria, in the hotel lobby or on the street they all seem to know there is such a place as Nicola valley and Merritt and there appears to be a widespread feeling of confidence as to the future.'' So spoke a well known business man who has just returned from a trip to the coast. "And I can tell you something further too���the Nicola Valley News is doing more to effect this publicity than any other agency in the valley. The News is followed pretty closely all through the coast and everywhere it is regarded as a strong publicity agent." "What seems to be the prevailing impression regarding this district?" ------ - '-��� - '-- - ���* "Well I can tell you honestly that I heard nothing .but words of encouragement on" all sides. One man was positive that Mer-' rit would have a population of five thousand inside of two years. 'Just wait till you get the rail-, roads through and the country cut up and you'll beat them all out' was his declamation. Faith in the mining and agriculture of the district seems to be paramount and this is intensified by the announcement of early railroad construction." "Yes you will find many investors coming up from the coast to acquire land. Personally I know-of=a number-who wilUbuyv^ ADDITIONAL LOCALS Jos. Collett with Mrs. Collett left by yesterday morning's train for the coast where they will spend a few days. S. R. Jackson of Durham, Grey County, Ontario, has come out to spend the summer with his brother, Archie Jackson, the well known Merritt merchant. He is accompanied by Mrs. Jackson and five children. Ice cream at Smith & Clarke's every day made from the purest of cream. 2-t tended and spent a delightful time en j oying to- the full the kindly hospitality of their gracious hostess. The Jackson block has received its dress of paint and the new Coldwater hotel is also being painted. H. E. Forsyth will wind up his Middlesboro business at the end of the present month and will occupy his ranch at Lower Nicola. Mr. Forsyth's business career in the mining town has been fraught with the.fullest measure of success and his removal will mean a distinct loss to the town. One has to have one of the Smith & Clarke dishes of, ice cream to know the beautiful flavor. ".* '" 2-t It has been stated by' Maxwell Smith, manager of the First ^Canadian Apple Show, that the Goverhpr-Generarof- CaWda Ifal announced his acceptance of the honourary presidency. The show, will be most comprehensive in its scope, embracing fruit from all.the fruit producing sections on the continent, and will occupy an establishment of vast area. It will be held from October 1st to November 5th inclusive, and is expected to draw exhibitors and spectators from all the provinces of the Dominion as well as from the States arid other countries; There will assuredly be a good representation at the special excursion to Kamloops on July 12th undej_^he^auspicesjol^the_local BEST CROP YET .Encouraging Reports Come From the Prairie Provinces Dr. William Saunders, director of experimental farms, has just returned to Ottawa after a tour of the Northwest. "From all appearances this will be the greatest crop in the history of the west" was his optimistic review. In Alberta there is an increased acreage of 20 per cent, while Saskatchewan has an increase of 13 per cent. Dr. Saunders speaks with praise of the American influx. He says they are good farmers and doing extremely well. They usually brought in plenty of money and went in for farming "on an extensive scale. Twenty Thousand in Realty Was Record of Past Week the C.P.R. was that the railroad must pay $633 per acre for nearly six acres. New Plans for the Kettle Valley New Business Block for Merritt V Big . *.. "- *�����.��� < *-~. "Everywhere you go they are talking obout Merritt and Nicola Presbyterian ^Church : Services, Sunday, June 26. Nicola 11a.m., Lower Nicola 3 p.m., Sabbath school at Mid Jlesborp 7 p.m. William Voght arid James Chaprrian arid Mrs Chapman returned by last night's train from a visit with friends in Victoria and Vancouver. They had a very pleasant outing. Mrs. A. E. Howse gave an afternoon reception at her pretty home in Nicola last Friday afternoon in honor of her guest, Mrs. Lawson, of Aberdeen, Scotland. A large number of guests at- Orange lodge. The celebration at Kamloops promises to be the biggest in the history of the upper country. Lodges from all parts of the Okanagan as well as from points east and west along the mainline will join with the lodge from Merritt in making the day a memorable one in every way. The officers and members of the order resident in the Inland capital have spared neither effort or expense to provide for the happiness and comfort of their guests. Concrete Structure "for Quilchena Ave Merritt is to have a fine new business block of the latest approved design. It will be erected on the southeast corner of Voght St., and Quilchena Ave., and will cost in the neighborhood of $5,000. ' The material to be used for the building will be reinforced concrete and the structure will be 75 feet by 50 feet and two stories in height. Four stores will be located on the ground floor and it is understood that at least two new businesses will be brought into the town. The secondHoor wilFbe given over to offices. The building is being erected by Henry Murk of Penticton, owner of the lot, and the work will be in charge of Chas. Lorenz of Penticton who is already on the ground. The result of the finding of the arbi tar tion board which sat at Merritt last week to determine the value of land acquired from the Diamond Vale Supply Co. by 'Popular Summer Resort Quilchena Hotel Jlttracting Man]; Tourists. "Victoria Despatch Favors Hope . Pass-CN.R. South From Kamloops 0 Victoria, June 14��� (Special to The News) ���It is officially announced that construction ori the Kettle Valley railway will start out of Merritt early in July. Work at the Midway end has already been undertaken and just as soon as the preliminaries are lined out work" will start from- the^Nicola valley end. >~Importaflt-developments,inthe railroad, situation have taken place during the past few days and it is now stated in apparently well authorized circles that the Kettle Valley which is .virtually the Canadian Pacific railway wiir have a line over the Hope mountains to the coast just soon as it can be built. It is known that survey crews are now working alorig the banks of the river across from Ruby creek and that they have already planned the line from Hope westward. This will mean that the Kettle Valley will have two channels one via the Coldwater into Merritt and thence along the Spences BridgeJine=to-the=mainline=and= thence to Vancouver, and the other over the Hope mountains along the Fraser into Vancouver. It is not unlikely that a portion of the new Chilliwack line of the B.C. Electric Railway Co. will be used for a time until the line can be wholly completed. Jim Hill is forcing the hand of the C.P.R. and it is stated by well known railway men that the latest move of the Great Northern makes it imperative that the C. P. R. have a line over the Hope mountains into Vancouver. This will provide a shorter and cheaper route for points in the Nicola valley. Another report comes to hand to the effect that the Canadian Northern will build south from Kamloops the Nicola valley and over the Hope pass. English engineers who are interested financially in the project recently visited British Columbia and they went back and reported against thel'Fraser river route for the 4iew transcontinental. Color is leVit to this theory in the action of the railway in letting contracts for the portions of the line leading down the North Thompson river into Kamloops and from the coast up only as far as Hope. o . Sid Howes is boasting of one of the finest gardens in Merritt and the results he has secured seem to confirm him. At last night's dinner he had a supply of new potatoes from the garden and they certainly proved Foreign Buyers Pay Cash for Inside Holdings'-Conklin Estate Sells The real estate sales in and around Merritt during the past week aggregated nearly $20,000. Several local people have invested as well as outsiders principally., amongst the latter being H. J. Nelems of Chilliwack. A number of large deals are now on foot and will likely be consummated during the ensuing week. A large share of the Conklin estate has already been disposed of "at good prices the record of this company showing nearly $10,000. Amongst the buyers were A. W. Strickland, M. L., Grimmett, Dr. T. V. Curtin, H. Er; Sutcliffe^andr others. The Nicola Valley Investment and Land Co., Ltd., sold property valued at $500.0. Through them. H. L. Nelems bought the house and lot of Mrs. .R. Macdonald for $1,900 cash as well &s a number of small lots'. M.E. Rutherford of Kamloops bought the corner lot near the court house from A. W. Strickland for $1,100 cash as well as two .small lots from E. Williscroft for $300.'.', ,-..,.- ,.ii' The Diamond Vale Supply Co, put through a large number.;' of sales of acreage and town lots amongst the buyers being Mrs. Sherwood, A. Wilson, E. Sterling, Mrs. Westwood, Pete Mar- quet^and==othersr====J7=Pr=Boyd��� sold his acre on Jackson Ave. to George Pride for $500. to be a a tasty dish. GERMANY'S AIRSHIP SERVICE Berlin, Germany, June 23.���A regular ai rship passenger service has been inaugurated be tween two towns in Germany situated about 300 miles apart. The Zeppelin dirigible Deutsch- land carrying twenty passengers sailed from Friederichafen and arrived safely at Dusseldorf in nine hours. The average time was 33 miles an hour. New potatoes are becoming quite plentiful these days and the variety that Nicola valley is producing is of the best. Several residents of Merritt have already enjoyed a meal from their own gardens. R. G. S. Anthony writes from Willow Grange ranch near Canford to say that potatoes there are flowering and with settled weather they will start cutting, hay on Monday, with prospects for a good crop of clover. "The wheat has headed out strong" he continues, "and promises a good crop. All other crops are . doing well and have been instrumental in selling two good pieces of land here." THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Friday, June 24, 1910 y$*y': tyERRjjTT Home of the travelling public. Everything directed to the best comfort and convenience of the guests. Rates $2.00 a day. Special inducement to boarders. E. HYGH proprietor BRITISH COLUMBIA A. J. COUTLEE, Prop., Merritt, B.C. Metropolitan MEAT MARKET NICOLA, .C The choicest of Beef, Mutton, etc., always on hand. Fresh Fish, Eggs and Vegetables. T. HESLOP, Prop Spend your summer vacation at SAVONAS along the shores of Kamloops Lake. Splendid fishing and hunting. Pleasure spot for sportsmen .,'/;���;��� . > ....'���'���..'.. Lakeview Hotel| Provides for your every want while, you are enjoying the beauty of this popular resort. Adam Ferguson^ Proprietor Canada's Greatest ��� Why ? ��� The people recognized our worth, then followed the rapid and migfaty growth of our firm, and incidentally, the rise of our Vancou ver store the greatest jewellery house in Western Canada. Our object is, -and always has been, to give the public the most efficient service.possible. This object prompted the establishment of .��or. Mail..Order. System, which touching every point in the great Can- '.afjian, .west,, from Winnipeg to tidewater, gives to the out of town shopper the privileges and advantages of those living in the city. "���.'.' Yyu'need the services of Canada's greatest store, and the benefit of its Moderate prices. <'Then get in touch with us by sending for our illustrated catalogue wherein is represented our entire stock. ... All goods promptly delivered at our expense. i^_ Henry Birks & Sons, Limited Jewelery Maii^OrdeTr^House" Geo. E. Trorey, Man! Dir. Vancouver, B. C. There.is a decided advantage in dealing with me because I am in close touch with the best interests in Vancouver and vicinity. I could tell you scores of clients for whom we ��� t... " ��� have made money. Thoroughly reliable and ���'*������ handling only the safest investments there is reason in letting me do your business. Just Stop and Think How Easily You Can Make Money L. M. ALEXANDER Real Estate Broker 412 Hastings St. West. Vancouver, B.C. Early Days in Nicola Valley i By George Murray, Nicola. Livery and Feed Stable ���v.,:*.., , <������ ���>������ -: .-���:��� ��� 777777y-y!: ���' ' -. ��� "7:7- I^^Saddle Horses, and Single and-Double Drivers - ,;���'*; ���i^^Sh6ttest;Notice:���' : 77fy.77.y7-" '.-'���������. ���..' ;���'."'>:...'*' -y'- i;;' ������.'" Good accomodation.'for^brses. Express meets '. 777 all trains. Buggies for hire. Part of the valuable ranch now owned by Mr. _ Guichon was first settled upon by a Mr. Stein- ax who died after a few years residence in the valley. .The parklike appearance of the srnall galley.prising gradually on the east side'df the ranch referred to, afforded a beautiful rural scene. ' . The wagon road now sk'ii'Ung the lake formerly wound round the Steinax ranch ascend- ing'the long hill on the east side arid descending about half a mile above the head of Nicola Lake. lie*^gth,'and grade in those days $rere pjlfsecondary consideration. ;01ieapiiess of construction was of Srime 'importance., The Provincial Exchequer had much to do on a scant revenue. As we wound round, ascended and descended that stretch of road, especially when returning homeward after several days of wearisome travel, it was' hard to feel that the advantage of such a road placed the community under any obligation." Personally we preferred ibo seek a--'shorter, cut over the' hills. Notwithstanding the ' circuitous, route, ascent and descent, the. road was a benefit. '"'. A pleasing feature of travel then was that: ���: there were no abominable barbed-wire fences obstructing the path. If you did riot like the highway there was nothing to prevent one chosing a bye-way. You could travel from Nicola to Kamloops and to the farthest end of the Okanagan valley without a fence to impede or arrest progress. The highway now passes through the Indian reserve and along the lakeshore. Very "soon" the entire road from the foot of the lake to the head will be built in proximity to the lake and afford one of the prettiest drives in the Interior. The appearance of the Indian per Nicola shows a marked improvement on its condition in the early days of white' settlement. Then cultivation-was-' crude and scant. ;Ar considerable extent of the' reserve -is now under cultivation and* fenced; Several comfortable dwelling homes have been built' affording evidence that progress is not alien to the Indians' nature. It is a relentless ahd^inhuman' conclusion that dooms the Indian to extinction .as if "it were the inevitable that he must perish in order to make way for a progressive and superior race. He has not _had__aJ[air_:chancejn__the^truggle for existence and in the process ing communities. The Indians in B.C. are the wards of the Dominion Government, by no means a sympathetic, considerate or humane, not to mention generous gardian. Tens of thousands, even millions can be lavishly expended in other directions,'but when the wants of a feeble, helpless and indigent Indian.are to be considered, it is astonishing how wonderfully solicitous the distempers of the public revenue become. While the chief obligation rests upon the Federal authority to care for the Indian, is it not also the duty of the Provincial Government to investigate their sanitary condition ? If it is found that a fatal and con-, tagious malady is decimating the aborigines who come in almost daily contact with their white neighbors, surely the health of all concerned, the welfare of the body politic demand the earnest attention of our legislature. Already the Provincial Government is active in the endeavor to provide curative measures in accordance with the most advanced principles, also in removing and warning against causes of contagion. But sufficient stress has has not been laid, nor attention given to the prevalence of the white plague among the Indians. The Indians are our neibhbors whether we will it or not and whatever tends to their physical or moral welfare cannot be a matter of indifference to those v. ho rule wisely and well, and to the people whom they represent. Their appeal may be mute. They may . suffer and die in silence. Each succeeding year may see their number diminishing, but they are not the sole victims. .If it is determined beyond, doubt that tuberculosis is contagious it follows that its prevalence among, Reserve at the mouth of the Up-" Stye Indians is fraught with great peril to the Whites. Evenif-this were not so, the claims of, our common humanity demand that the betterment of the Indian .receive a more earnest and sympathetic consideration .than has been shown in the past.; They have in a large measure been exploited' for profit and plunder. How comparatively small the effort to reach them for good. The Catholic church with commendable zeal, energy and religious fervor has sought the Indian in his remotest and wildest haunts. Self denial and self sacrifice have been exhibited in a wonderful degree by her priesthood. The Epscopal^mrMethodisrimve^also" been forward in the good work. of development, mighty and fierce odds have been against \0ther churchesaro also assisting him. .Progress already made is an earnest of greater to follow. They have sadly diminished in numbers and worse still have degenerated physically. The youth of to-day have little of the lithe, agile and -robust ��� appearan ce of those :of forrher generations. A large percentage of them. in the settled portions of the Interior are the victims of pulmonary disease, the prevalence of which not only results in the permature death of the Indians, but constitutes.' a grave menace to the health of the various settlements contiguous to the.reserves. Portions; of .California where tuberculosis was; at one time unknown, is today, so infected .with it, that there are feW: homes that have not beeri^berei: t'through it's ravages. ��� v-'llo^alities formerly famous as'health resorts: are now shifnried', bediau^of the' ravages of corisumpti6hV'|? If the sick who came'there in ^search of health brought with the^mthe germs of disease, and unconsciously dis- semj nated them, so; wi$t forme r health resorts >re '$%. avoided as dangerbus^is-lt: ^"fea; -Ms,, inference that the presence of lung trouble among the Indians is fraught with danger to surround- in the work of transforming the Indian. But our statesmen have not taken the burden to heart. They have not shown themselves jealous and zealous guardians of the supreme trust they have assumed. DOMINION DAY CELEBRATION Arrangements are almost complete for the big Dominion Day celebration at Nicola on Friday next. The programmes of sports and horse races which,. have already been made public should be a great drawing card. A prize of'fifty dollars has been hung'upfor an automobile .race arid it : looks as though there would be a'least four, starters. There rwill be������ no special train from Kamloops ov/ing'to the inabilityof ;the C.P.R. ^to provide cars. . Provision will b^made for conveying;the people from points 4long.the brahch line_corinectihg at Spences Bridge with'-tfie mainline 'trains and the .'citizens of Merritt will also have''extn�� conveniences. '...It-'should be a j great day and all that is necessary is the gracious indulgence of the weather man. ��� o. Remember You Want the Best The Frasei amongst the '.in the prov Hundreds of fruit growers can testify to the splendid value of the trees they purchased from us Good value with reasonable prices form a good combination. Get your orders in now. Fraser Valley Nurseries Local Representative : F. G. Moore, Lytton, B. C. Mr. Moore will be in Nicola valley in a few day's. w ji'j #;��� $k HEAVES Heaves is the result of neglected or ignorantly treated distemper. DISTEMPER which covers a lot of throat and lung complaints is always successfully handled with POTTLE'S Cough mixture internally and Electric Oil Externally. POTTIE & SONS 250 Dufferin Street, Vancouver. Exceptional Opportunity on Quilchena Avenue Cash $50 Balance Monthly Payments. This opportunity will only call on you once. WRITE . The Southern B.C. Land & Nines Merritt, B.C. Nicola, B.C. Good comfortable rooms and excellent dining service. Rates are reasonable. Just give us a call. Representative meets all trains. McGillivary & Veasey, Prpri etcrs Ashcroft, B.C. Friday. June 24, 1910 THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS CAN TEMPER COPPER Mr. Granier Has Discovered The Process Which So Many-Have Tried But Failed '.; A. Grenier, who was for some time engaged in blacksmithingin Merritt and at other points through this district has discovered a process whereby he can temper copper. It is several weeks since , Mr. Grenier left Merritt but rthe-story of his discovery is best told in an article which appeared in Monday's Vancouver Province and which was as follows: . "Working quietly in a little smithy in the* heart of the Nicola Valley unobserved of. homeseek^ 6r, proprietor or miner, Mr.:. A. Grenier, formerly of Vancouver/ .claims to "have discovered the ' : method of tempering copper, or rather to have-1 rediscovered it, fpr it is believed that the process Was known to the ancients and also to the Aztecs, the race of highly civilized people who inhabited Mexcio before the Spanish conquest. . . iw ' ; "I have ^ been working two : years-endeavoring to discover a chemical combination which wbuld so work upon copper as to temper it to make it harder than chilled steel," Mr. Grenier told the,Province, "and now I have discovered it." Since boyhood Mr. Grenier has taken an intense interest in the manufacture and tempering of those metals which are now so expensively used in our modern commerce and industry. For many years he followed the call- ingof blacksmith, principally in connection with big mining operations in this country and the United States. '/Several years ago I began to thipk about the tempering of copper," said Mr. Grenier. "I hadV already done considerable studying, and was aware that certain of the nations of ancient times were possessed of the secret." .. ..." "Two years ago I decided to go to the Nicola Valley, where I built a smithy and laboratories. L "worked assiduously. Dissap- point after dissappointment came in rapid succession, but I did not give up and at last I was successful, lam now possessed of the secret of manufacturing.-case- hardened copper, 'which will be as highly tempered as case-hard- eried:steel and which will take the place of steel for tools and for plating of steamships and war Vessels. "V^hile the cost of hardened copper will be somewhat higher than that of^steel, this will -be IIIIIIIBIIIIIHIIlililliwilll more than counterbalanced by the fact that it has a finer grain than steel and will wear longer. It wil].also, when used as boiler, plating, etc., not.be so subject to bursting under high pressure as steel.'* ''���'..: ���...'.-,..���.��� . Mr. Grenier claims to .have tempered, copper to such an ex-, tent that he can. make it break like glass, which he says has never been accomplished before by .any of those who have thought they have-discovered the secret of tempering the metal. ,. "I made sufficient tests in ..my workshop in the Nicola Valley to assure myself-.that. I had made the discovery of tempering0 cpp: per, "jSaid Mr. Grenier. . "I ;am now going to proceed with further tests in Vancouver, "i i: REAL ESTATE ACTIVE No better evidence of the growth and developement of Merritt can be had than the continued healthy activity in real estate1 circles.- It is not a boom by any means' but -a substantial advancement.: City lots as well as ranch properties are changing hands almost daily and the various local brokers report an excellent week in the matter of business. A large number of outside investors have been looking over the field this week and some "'"of them "have purchased property. Provincial News pur- Rossland has a fruitlands boom. Sunday closing will be enforced at Stewart. ' Oddfellows have organized a lodge at Stewart. A man in Kelowna has chased five automobiles. Dogs, protect a- herd of:, tame deer at Wenman'S'*. near Golden. The Snowshoe mine is shipping at the rate "of 4000 tons per month."' >f " " , A bunch of English fruit farmers will ranch on Kootenay Lake. Two hundred schoolmarms of Spokane will visit British Columbia this summer. Considerable real estate has changed hands at Rossland during the past few^days. . With the suspension of the Wide Tire Act freight is again moving into the Cariboo. . A large, amount of land clearing is being done around Creston in readiness for the tree planting next spring. An experimental 50 ton smelter will be built ait'Stewart. Work will at once be started upon grading the Summit Creek trunk road from Creston to Bay- onne Camp. The Canadian Northern will commence a railroad construction camp on Vancouver Island atj once. i A ��� Another basin of butiminous coal has been discovered on Sunday Creek, twenty-five miles southwest of Princeton. The Cascade plant of the South Kootenay Power Company has started ��� up this week and will' continue in operation for some time. ' 'A party of Grand Forks business men have selected and made application for 640 acres of land in the Swift Current district, Alberta. S. D. Scott, for some time editor of the St. John, N. B. Standard has resigned and is now on his way west to take over the editorial chair of the Vancouver News Advertiser. Edward McKinnon had a thrilling adventure last week at Scotty Greek in the Cariboo, w when he endeavored to capture alive a wounded eagle. The bird attacked with beak and claws and before it could be dispatched had left permanent marks upon the would-be captor. It is reported from Stewart that the Cassiar Construction Company, the Mann interests, will begin construction of wharves and docks there within two weeks. It is proposed to expend about $80,000 this summer in order to provide facilities for discharging supplies required for the construction of the railroad and smelter. Brown & Schmock Tonsorial Parlors complete stock of confectionery and candies always on hand. Ice Cream and Soft Drinks W. E. BROWN WM. SCHMOCK MERRITT, B. C. If you want the best service for your money when in Kamloops you should stop ot the <_>���... Dominon Hotel We pride ourselves on the dining room service we give to the pubic and our other departments are equally well sustained. W. R. GRAHAM, Proprietor Kamloops, B.C. MERRITT'S NEW efreshment Parlors WiBI be opened at once in the newly fitted out building just north of Coutlee's livery stable on Quilchena Ave. Candies and Confectionery Ice Cream and Soft Drinks Cigars and Tobaccos Short Order Restaurant Merritt Manager H. G. Statham. WE MANUFACTURE OUR OWN GOODS. NOTICE A reward is offered for the apprehension or information leading to the conviction of the party or parties who broke into the: storerooms of No. 3 shaft of the Diamond Vale Collieries, Limited and took away a steel brace, hammer and Wolff lamp. Diamond Vale Collieries Limited. June 20, 1910. Globe Hotel LYTTON, B. C. One of the oldest and best hostelries in the district. Good 'accommodation in all depart- partments. A. F. HAUTIER, - - Prop. -. LYTTON, B. C. Lytton's Popnla r Hotelry Baillie Hotel Good Beds Meals, Good Comfortable and Best Serv'ce. Rates Reasonable. Walter C. Keeble Proprietor, LYTTON, B.C. The B. and B. Automobile Co. SHOW ROOMS . New Masonic Temple Bldg. Cor. Georgia and Seymour 'Sts. Vancouver, B. C. P. 0. Box 367. Th�� REO Tho FORD. The WHITE MERRITT HOMESITES AND BUSINESS PROPERTY The future of Merritt as a Commercial, Industrial and Mining centre is now assured ., . ��� .... i \ The Kettle Valley Railway will be Built at an Early Date Acre and half acre blocks at Merritt at today's prices will prove profitable buying. Only a limited number to sell. Prices and full particulars from: The Diamond Vale Supply Co., Ltd. We are offering the public special prices on goods recently purchased at* a reduction on cost. In this line we have something to suit everyone and we are adding all ,our winter underwear. Each and every garment we will sell at 33 1-3 per cent off the regular mark for two weeks to clear. This is a genuine reduction sale. Call and get a bargain and be convinced at the old stand. G. B. Armstrong, MERRITT, B.C. The Beauty Spot of British Columbia HOPE Picturesquely situated along the banks of the Fraser River and a history as romantic as the place is beautiful. Coiquahalla Hotel We can offer you scenic beauty, comfort and pleasure���what more do you want. Good hunting and fishing. Future railroad centre. Fred. Parnaby, Proprietor Golquahalla Hutei Hope, IS. (_*. Terms to suit all purses Merritt, B. C. J. P. BOYD - - Manager. Act now���profit accordingly Real Estate is the best investment you can get and this is particularly true of KAMLOOPS REALTY The future railway centre of the interior. No place outside of Vancouver has made more substantial progress during the past two years. The very fact that so much outside capital is coming into the city is evidence of the attractiveness of the field for investment. C. N. R. Divisional Base will be located in Kamloops. For information address Dalgleish & Corbett REAL ESTATE BROKER We do the biggest business in our lin�� in Kamloops. Harness and Saddlery Harness, Robes, Blankets, Trunks, Valises, etc. always in stock. Poultry and Stock Foods. ��� Best of satisfaction in all departments. Prices are ��� right. Agent for Mendelsolm and Heintzman Pianos. N. J. BARWICK Nicola ��� Merritt When in North Bend stop at C. P. R. Hotel You can get the best satisfaction for your money. Local trains stop thirty minutes for lunch. We have the name of keeping one of the best hostelries along the line. J. C. Clarence Manager THE NICOLA VALLEYNEWS Friday, June 24, 1910 THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Subscription $2.00 a year in advance. Six months $1.00 EDITOR - - - S. N. DANCEY 0__e dollar per inch per month far regula advertising;. Land and water notices $7.50 for 60 days. ,$5.00 for 30 days. Classified advertising 10 words for 25 cents extra words 2 cents. Special rates furnished for large contract advertising. Address - THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS P.O. Box 20 Merritt. B.C. THE TELEPHONE SERVICE That the dissatisfaction surrounding the government telephone service through this district is not confined to Nicola valley is evidenced by the following editorial article from the Similkameen Star published at Princeton: -���; ' 'Complaints are so general and strenuous from persons of all shades of political belief regarding the management and operation of the Dominion government telephone line that it seems i strange no effort is made to remedy the wrong3. The Nicola Valley Board of Trade recently passed a strong vote of censure on Superintendent Stevens and asked that another man be placed in that particular district. A telephone exchange was prorn- ised Merritt long ago but there is no more sign; -of its installation than the day, it was asked for. It seems that Superintendent Stevens is either too busy with private telephone lines or wilfully and spitefully neglects his duty as a public servant. Whatever the cause or the motive may be there is absolutely no reason for the government to permit an injustice or wrong to be imposed on any portion of the people. And these remarks directed more particularly _to the Department of Public Works, are applicable also to other departments where wrong methods of administration exist. Any official or his subor dinate who does not give general satisfaction to the public should be treated just the same as any employee of a private concern��� dismissed. No foreman, P.O. inspector, telephone superintenr dent or ordinary public servant is worth his salt who does not grasp the fact that he is responsible to the people who pay him and whom he serves. When an employee of the public gets the notion that he is the government and that his convenience is of more importance ��� than that of the masses, it is time for a radical change. Of course the conservatives of Yale-Cariboo inwardly rejoice at the muddle, and the incompetency of some Liberal appointees, knowing that such conditions always make votes for them and at the next general election Mr. Burrell, M. P., will have instead of 800, probably 1800 majority. SIR WILFRID'S COMING It was assuredly a graceful act on the part of Hon. Richard McBride to tender an invitation to Sir Wilfrid Laurier to attend at a public entertainment in Victoria on the occasion of his visit to the coast in August. Some have been prone to criticize the provincial premier's move and to question his policy but there are times when we should lay aside the politics of the land and approach : a question from a non-partisan viewpoint. Hon. Richard McBride has won a warmer esteem through his generosity and has established a worthy precedent for other party leaders to follow. We do not agree with the political views of Sir Wilfrid Laurier but we are withal appreciative of his wonderful genius as a public man. His picturesque personality, his pleasing mannerisms and his sterling qualities demand appreciation at the hands of every loyal Canadian for Sir Wil frid is today our first citizen. British Columbian people have ever been known for a generous and lavish hospitality and we should join as one" in impressing the federal premier with our many good qualities during his stay in our midst. THE FALL FAIR The day for holding Nicola valley's first fall exhibition is not far distant and the intervening time is all too brief to provide for the large amount of work that is necessary to ensure the success of the enterprise. Few people appreciate the wonderful value of an agricultur- tural exhibition and we feel confident that a fuller appreciation will stimulate a larger and more active interest. The educational features of a fair are paramount. Not only are the products of the soil and factory, the live stock and other industries represented for the edification of an admiring public but the intercourse of ideas are of practical benefit to the men who are promoting our various industrial enterprises. One farmer can see and learn how another accomplished better results by the employment of methods different to his own with result that these more successful methods become general and common. What is true of the farming is true of every other department. Then too the outside world has an opportunity of learning the resources and possibilities of the district. The one great agency of publicity that Canada has today across the water is the splendid class of exhibits that are sent to the fall fairs throughout England and the United Kingdom from year to year. Nothing advertises a district to better advantage. The people of Nicola Valley have an opportunity before them that they should not fail to im-, prove. But it is necessary that they co-operate with the directors of the fair association in not alone providing for the financial success of the exhibition but in sustaining the educational features of the show through a well organized and fully representative display of the products that come from the various sources of industrial activity throughout the entire district. The matter of organizing a press association for British Columbia has already been mooted and it has met with sympathetic i support throughout the pi'ovince. There are many advantages surrounding a press association and it is mature time that we had such an organization. In the east the members of the Fourth Estate enjoy the privileges of organization with the result that they are better protected in their rights. There is hardly a department of industrial activity that does not have an organization. Even in the professional ranks we find the same condition. Journalism is one of the noblest of professions and particularly in this new province of British Columbia is there every reason why the newspapermen should have some form of organization for after all organization develops a lot of good where the prin^ ciple is not abused. By alf means let us have a press association arid as already suggested an opportune moment to give birth to the new institution less. Messages sent today may reach their destination the same night but oftener the following day.. It is mature time that something was done to provide a telephone service because no one can doubt its serious necessity. NIGGER MINE SHIPPING A car of ore taken from the Nigger mine just back of Dot will be loaded at Clapperton this week for shipment to the smelter. This mine which has been in operation but a short time is owned by Robert Waitshaoir and gives great promise. The ore rims high in copper and if the results at the smelter are successful it is likely that the property will be operated on an elaborate scale. Land Act Nicola Division of Kamloops Land District. District of Yale. TAKE notice that I, Maxwell Jenkins, of Kelowna, occupation laborer, intends to apply for permission to purchase -the following described lands :��� Commencing; at' a post planted at the north east corner of land applied for by F. W. Fraser, tkence north twenty chains, thence west forty chains, thence south .twenty chains, thence east forty chains to point of commencement, and containing; eighty acres, more or less, ��� , MAXWELL S. JENKINS. June 13, 1910. "_ _ Land, Act TAKE notice that fcixty days after date I. Charles Montague Winny, of Middlesboro, occupation engineer, intends to apply for permission to purchase, the following- described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south east corner of Pre-emption No. 235, and running north 80 chains, thence, east 40 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 40 chains to point of commencement. . ,t CHARLES MONTAGUE WINNY. "~" R. H. Winny, Agent. Nico'a. June 17th, 1910, 19-28 Land Act ,11 , . ,, ...... TAKE notice that sixty days after date I, Sarah WOUld be during the exhlDltlOnWinny, of Nicola, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the fol- in Vancouver. It is to be hoped that sooner or later the British Columbia Telephone Co. or some other corporation will undertake the matter of providing telephone communication between the coast and the* upper country. At the present time it is impossible to get into immediate communication with the coast cities. The telegraph service is worse than USe- lowing described lands: 1 ommencing. at a post planted at the south east corner of Lot 6987, and running west 40 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 40 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commencement. . SARAH WINNY, " R. H. Winny, Agent. Nicola, June 17, 1910. 19-28 LAND ACT ���,��������� TAKE NOTICE, that David Beath, of Van 1 couver, occupation broker, intends to apply for pemiBsion to purchase the following described land: Commencing at a post planted 80 chains East of the N.'E. Corner 6f Lot 1778, Otter Valley, running North 80 chains, thence East 80 chains, thence South 80 ohaina, thence West 80 chains to point of commencement. Containing 640 acres. .v. David Beath, Applicant Per E. B. Tingley, Agent Dated 2 9th April, 1910. 14-22 Merritt Auto Livery Complete auto service to all points through the district ���a big time and money saver for travelers. Service is safe, fast and sure. Rates on Application.' VAL. V. CROCKETT ! Manager. MERRITT - B. C. We improve with age The Grand Pacific Hotel is one of the oldest Hotels in Kamloops and has ever. main- ��� . tained the good standard it set: at the start. Situated across from, .the C. P. R. depot and ! well furnished in all departments it can give you convenience 'comfort and satisfaction. William Dobson Kamloops Spences Bridge Junction point: with C. P. R. mainline and Nicola branch. Good hotel accomodotion. Porter meets all trains. Guests receive the very best of attention. ���'���- A.denies, Proprietor i In the course of a few days the Conklin estate will be placed on the market and the citizens of ~Meifitt~aT^wen~w��tte the residential district 4_>f Merritt. You cannot make a mistake when you invest money in the Conklin estate. Situated in the best part of a town that is bound to be one of the greatest commercial centres of the upper country and particularly well adapted to home making. Watch this space next week. We will have something definite for you The biggest boom of the season will be when this estate goes on the market because everybody is looking for it. For information apply to I G OFFICES OVER BANK OF MONTREAL, MERRITT, B. G. j ��s__n_B��aa___a_______m_sD( Bf i ..... *, Friday, June 24, 1910 THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS "GEMMILL HAS IT" EUTHY1 Just arrived, those exquisite toilet specialties the Euthymol products. Euthymol Tooth Paste 25c Euthymol Tooth Powder 25c Euthymol Cold Cream 25c Euthymol Shaving Soap Cream 25c Euthymol Talcum Powder 25c We will be pleased to supply any gentlemen with a free sample of Euthymol Shaving Soap. G. M. GEMMILL Druggist and Stationer Agent for Mason & Risch Piano. MERRITT, B. C. LOCAL AND DISTRICT Mr. and Mrs.' W. E. Potter have as their guests Mrs. Potter's niece. Frank Steele went down to the coast last Monday morning returning last night. The C. P. R. will enlarge the cattle corrals at Nicola, the lumber having arrived. A. L. Dingee has been appointed district representative for the Great West Life. . John Loftus, the Middlesboro miner, who was so seriously injured a few days ago is getting aiong well. Rev. J, W. Hedley will hold a Dominion Day service at the Methodist church in Merritt next Sunday, June 26th. Ailarge number of new settlers have taken- up land in Voght valley during the past few weeks. They are mostly Americans. Rev. James Thompson visited his parishioners in and around Merritt on Tuesday returning to Nicola the same evening. New cash registers have been installed in a number of the local business houses, including the Diamond Vale store and G. M. Gemmill's drug store. The timbers for the mines at MMdlesboro which- 'are" being ctft on the hills back of Lower Nicola are.now being shipped into the mines. Gilbert Blair with W. E. Duncan went out to Tulameen by Tuesday morning's stage and will return tonight. . Anglican Church : Services, Sunday, June 26th. Merritt, 11 a.m., (Hyland's Hall), Nicola 7:30 p.m. Rev. Jas. Thompson. TKftt Merritt is growing fast is evidenced by the statistical returns to hand and which show four births within the past two weeks. Dr, Tutill says this is the best record yet. Mrs. Pooley has been slightly ^intlispbWd^unng the past few days.. She was a guest at the home of Dr. Tutill but returned to Tammerton ranch on Tuesday. The contract for fencing 1280 acres of landitroated" just back of the rancheree three miles out of Merritt was completed this week. The land was purchased by J. Garcia from the Charters estate. A. E. Howse went to Kamloops on Wednesday via automobile to meet friends who were coming from the east and he brought his guests back with him.} Methodist Church���Rev. J. W. Hedley. Services Sunday June 26th. Merritt,"Special children's service at 2 p.m. Patriotic service in recognition of Dominion Day 7. 30 p. m. James Lecourse, confined to Dr. Tuti 11 's.hospital, with serious injuries sustained in an accident back of Lower Nicola, is able to be up and around. The injured knee is healing nicely. Andrew Hoggan'has opened up a new and uptodate restaurant in Merritt. It was just what the town needed and there should be liberal patronage forthcoming. The restaurant is situated on Quilchena Ave across from the. Diamond Vale Supply Co.' store. Dr. H. A. Harvey of Kamloops is coming to Merritt on July 5th for the purpose of doing dental work for his many patrons through the valley. Members of the B. C. Horse are reminded that they should attend mounted drill at Nicola tomorrow. As measurement for uniforms is to be taken it is necessary that all men be present. Andrew Brydon the well known coal expert, returned to the coast last Friday. He went over to Victoria and Nanaimo and then left for up the coast. He will be back in' Nicola in the course of a few weeks. The branch train was two hours late Tuesday night as a result of a minor accident at Canford. Two cars jumped the track and tore up the roadbed for some little distance but they were finally placed back on the rails and the train continued its journey reaching Merritt shortly after 9 o'clock. A test of the new chemical fire engine recently brought to Merritt was conducted on the vacant lot opposite Menzies' store Monday night with splendid success. A large fire was started and the engine subdued it in good time. Mr. Harris, representing the company from which the apparatus was secured, was present at the test and was well satisfied. A meeting of. the directors of the Nicola Valley Agricultural Association was held at Nicola Wednesday night when matters affecting the approaching fall fair were discussed. The finance committee reported splendid success and the support to hand is most encouraging. The preliminary work of the fair in tbe hands of the secretary, Thos. Priest is well in hand and everything points to a most successful affair. The work of building a new- road around Hamilton hill leading out of Nicola is well advanced. An excellent grade has been established and the new highway will be a distinct advantage to traffickers to and from Princeton via=the=town=at=the=uoot=of^the lake. The survey along Goady creek leading out of Merritt has been attended with splendid success and engineer Frank Bailey says that he will send a report to the government that will give complete satisfaction. A severe electrical storm passed over this district early Sunday afternoon.. Rain and hail fell copiously, the thunder roared the lightning flashed, the wind blew almost a hurricane, trees were uprooted aud considerable damage resulted in many quarters. It was the worst storm that Nicola has experienced for years and the only fortunate feature was its brief life. Ten minutes after it started it was all over. The Nicola Valley Board of Trade is sparing no effort to secure a bi-weekly mail service to Princeton as well as a through mail service from Nicola to Kamloops via Quilchena and Stump Lake. Senator Bostock is working at the Ottawa end and it is altogether likely that something definite will likely be accomplished. .William J. Twiss of Vancouver, provincial manager of the Mutual Life of Canada, and well known to many through this dis trict, came into the valley last Friday night and remained over until Tuesday morning. It is two years since Mr. Twiss last visited Merritt and he noted a wonderful improvement. "When I was here last there was really no town at all. Now you have a thriving place and one that gives every promise . of becoming an influential commercial centre." Smith and Steinnitz, the timber cruisers, who have been operating in the Coldwater district for some time past, returned last Sunday and left the next morning for the coast where they will present a report to the American Timber Co., of which they are representatives. "Considerable timber of the best quality was encountered, in fact it is one of the best timber countries I have seen for some time," declared Mr. Smith. "Yes we covered the district pretty thoroughly. We went almost out to the Pass and in some places we staked limits." The American Timber Co. may undertake work of an extensive character in this beit before long if present indications can be accepted as a criterion. A. L. Dingee left by yesterday morning's train for Chilliwack, Westminster and Vancouver. He will be away for several days. Roy Harris of New Westminster with Mrs. Harris came up by- Monday night's train and have been spending a few days in the valley. Mrs. Harris is a cousin of Mrs. E. Wilkinson, Quilchena, and she and her husband went but to the Wilkinson ranch on Tuesday to spend a day or so. BRITISH COLUMBIA HORSE Merritt, B.C., June 24. Squadron orders No. 7 by Major Flick, commanding 'D' Squadron, B.C.H. Squad drill, dismounted, Merritt, 7:30 p.m., every Thursday, Nicola, 7:30 p.m., every Wednesday, Lower Nicola, 7:30 p.m., every Saturday. Mounted Parade, at Nicola, Saturday, June 25th, 7:30 p.m. Merritt Troops (1 and 3) will parade at 6:15 in oi'der to reach Nicola prior to hour of parade. Officers and men attending this parade will find their own horses and saddlery. Promotions and Resignations, Trooper G. Osmond to be corporal No. 1 Troop, Trooper T. Smith to be corporal No. 3 Troop, Trooper E. Pearce to be corporal No. 3 Troop. Sergeant McDougall reverts to the ranks at his own request. Chas. Flick, Major, O.C."D", B.C.H. of BORN Menzies���At Merritt on June 13 to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Menzies, a daughter. AddY���At Merritt on June 19 \to Mr. and Mrs. George Addy a son. IW DR. HARVEY COMING Dr. H. A; Harvey, dentist, oJf Gerry & Harvey, Kamloops, will be at the Hotel Merritt,' Merritt, on July 5th. Come early.. 2t RICH GYPSUM DEPOSITS One of the richest deposits gypsum in the province is now being developed at a property located about five miles east of Spences Bridge along the banks of the Thompson river. Nearly twenty men are now at work on the mine and excellent results are being accomplished under the able direction of Geo. Friar. The mine is owned principally by local capitalists and is said by experts to be one of the wealthiest of its kind in. British Columbia. Shipments will start in the course of a few days and it is understood that the company has found a splendid market. Another rich discovery was made the other day a few miles east of the gypsum deposits where a good body of bluestone was found in paying quantities. Men have already been put to work on the property. . SETTLERS ARE COMING ; New settlers continue to seek out the Nicola Valley for settlement. They come mostly from the northern and western states and are taking up land out Aspen Grove way. as well as up the Coldwater and in the Mammet Lake country. -. The new comers represent'a thrifty class of American farmers and. their advent to the district is very advant ageous. SIDEWALKS FOR MERRITT Sidewalks will shortly be provided for the business streets of Merritt. The government has' announced that it is prepared to, contribute a sum of money equal to that already raised by subscription and the work will likely be undertaken in the course of a fewdays. Road Superintendent Dan Sutherland has received instructions from Victoria to proceed with the building of the walks. UNIFORMS ARE HERE The uniforms and equipment for "D" squadron, British Columbia Horse, have been received at Esquimalt according to advices received by- Major Chas. Flick, O.C. Measurements will be taken at tomorrow night's drill in Nicola and it is likely that the suits will be here in a couple of weeks. There are out- fittings for seventy four men. including blue serge, red and khaki suits as well as linen overalls for field work. The rifles, saddlery and amunition are also to hand. It is not unlikely that the officers of squadron will give a dinner to the men very shortly. ; THE METHODIST PICNIC Financially and otherwise the annual picnic under the auspices of the Methodist church held at Lower Nicola last Saturday was the most successful ever. Upwards of $142 represented the proceeds., Early in the day people commenced to gather and by noon the attendance was beyond the anticipation of the committee and every.point in the district from Canford to Nicola was ..represented. By almost every conceivable means of conveyance they came and it was one of the jolliest gatherings that the district has seen for some time. A luncheon was ser- _ved=at=the=noon=houiwafter=which= an adjournment was made to the grounds of Major Chas. Flick where the programme of sports was carried out. Old and young joined enthusiastically in the merry making and the races were .well- contested and furnished good sport. One of the features of the afternoon was the ladies' wheelbarrow race won by Miss MacGoran while another interesting number was the nail driving contest in which Mrs. Austin was the successful one. To the committee who were in charge of the enterprise the fullest measure of praise is due for the careful and efficient manner in which they discharged their onerous duties. Provincial News On the occasion of Sir Wilfrid Laurier's ai*rival in Vancouver a civic holiday will be observed. The B.C. Express Co.'s new steamer, "BX" made its initial trip last week with great success. Ex-President Roosevelt has returned to America and was accorded a tremendous reception at New York when helanded. Work is progressing rapidly on the telephone line to Fort George. Eleven loaded coal cars were derailed a few days ago south of the Trent River bridge, near Cumberland, completely tearing up, over fifty yards of track. Spreading of rails was the cause. There is competition between Quesnel and Fort George as to which shall first have a hospital. Quesnel has up to the present collected over $1200, and has the promise of government aid. Hazelton will in a few days A trail from Cougar Valley, where are situated the famous Deutschman caves, crossing the summit of the mountains to Rogers Pass, will be built this summer, according to the announcement of C. Deutschman, the discoverer of the caves. At Cumberland, the Wellington Coal Company's property was taken over by the Canadian Col- leries Company last we^k. The new owners propose spending have a branch of the Prince ~Ru".thr33 million dollars during the pert Union bank, and several of the Prince Rupert merchants are opening up branch establishments there. Those interested in the Bulk- ley Valley and Hudson's Bay Mountain, are expecting a rush there this summer. Very rich claims were located last season and things look good for the coming year. next two years upon development. Cumberland considers that it has thereby entered upon a new era of prosperity. M. L. GRIMMETT Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal Nicola --- Merritt At Merritt Monday, Wednesday, Friday. ontrea Established 1817. Head Office: Montreal PAID UP CAPITAL $14,400,000. REST $12,000,000 Sir Edward Clouston. Bart. President and General Manager. Branches in all the principal cities and towns in Canada, also in London, Eng., New York, Chicago and Spokane. Savings Bank Departments (Interest allowed at current rates.) BRANCHES IN NICOLA VALLEY NICOLA: MERRITT: A. W. STRICKLAND, Manager. S. L. SMITH, Acting Sub-Agent Special Prices in Jewelery The latest in Ladies' and Gents Watches at prices to suit all: ."' Call and.see our line in Lockets, Ladies' and Gents Watch Fobs and Chains. Our special line in Alarm and Mantle Clocks are going fast. Come while the prices are good. Bring your repairs and get them done right. >son Repairs Guaranteed. Watchmaker and Jeweler ew Coldwater hotel THE FINEST HOSTELRY IN THE UPPER COUNTRY-JUST OPENED. LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED WITH BEST CUISINE AND ACCOMMODATION. FINEST BRANDS OF WINES AND LIQUORS McIntyre^rrdp. MFRRiTT -.������'������ ���������������' You Need a Summer Suit It is a question that confronts every man just about now. I have a complete line of the best old country cloths and give, the best of satisfaction in both workmanship and quality of goods. Prices are reasonable and will fit the smallest purse. Just opening up in the Old Nash Building, Quilchena, Ave. Two doors west of the new Coldwater Hotel. CLEANING AND PRESSING A SPECIALTY GIVE ME A TRIAL AND IT WILL PAY YOU G. STEPHENSON, Merchant Tailor MERRITT, B. C Nicola Valley eat Dealers in Prime Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Veal, Pork and Sausage, Poultry, Ham and Bacon. Fresh Fish always on hand. Orders receive prompt attention. Cattle bought and sold by the carload. I. Eastwood Manager THE NICOLA VALLEYNEWS Friday, June 20, 1910 GEO. H. BROUGHTON Gradute S. P, S. - DOMINION and PRONINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR Merritt Princeton Penticton NOW AT MERRITT Coal Coal Coal The Coal Hill/Syndicate is in a position to quote you LOWEST PRICES on any quantity of their now famous product. Our mine is run free of rock and slate and this results in splendid furnace fuel. LUMP DOMESTIC is the finest household coal to be had and it is '���i delivered in Merri or $10.00 per 2 T. r_ Lots] Cash with order Prom- I livery] Jos. Graham, Mgr P.O. Box 17 Merritt, B.C. Automobiles VANCOUVER AUTOMOBILE AND CYCLE CO., LIMITED Garage and Salesrooms��� 632-636 Seymour Street, Vancouver "Cadillac" "Oldsmobile" "Oakland" Touring and Runabnut Models. "Rapid." Commercial Trucks. Demonstrations Arranged. NOTICE Season 1910 Imported pure bred Clydesdale Stallion BARON DERBY "No. 9491 ih~~CaTTadian"Natiohal Records, and 14580 in Clydesdale Horse Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Sired by Barons Pride, Dam Gitana by Hiawatha, will serve limited number of broken mares at Quinsharden ranch, Dot, B. C, and at points between Quinsharden ranch and Merritt during the season. See posters for further particulars'as to dates etc. Imported pure bred Hackney Pony Stallion Harriestoun Meteor No. 10892 Hackney Horse Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Foalded ,in 1907, sired by Johnie Cope outof Little Pollie Perkins by Sir Waldie, will serve a limited number of broken mares at Quinsha^en rjanch, Dot, B. C, during t$is season. Mares must not exceed 141-2 hands in height. Harriestoun Meteor was the winner of first in Junior Stallion closs and in the Pony Champion class at the recent Horse Show in Vancouver. Terms $20.00 for the| Season. H. ABBOTT, Owner. THE LION AND THE MOtiSE.' By CHARLES KLEIN, 9 A Story of American Life Novelized From the Plav f>\ ^ ARTHUR HORNBLOIV. 1 COPYRIGHT. 190 6. BY G. W. DILLINGHAM COMPANY Continued rom Last Week) ������vvno was uere nrst?" deinaudeci the financier. "Sergeant Ellison, sir." "Then I'll see biui first and the committee afterward, but let them all wait until I ring. I wish to speak with my son." He waved his hand, and the secretary, knowing well from experience that this was a sign that there must ue no further discussion, bowed respectfully and left the room. Jefferson turned aud advanced toward his father, who held out his hand. "Well. Jefferson," he safd kindly, "did you have a good time abroad?" "Yes, sir, thank you. Such a trip is a liberal education in itself." "Ready for work again, eh? I'm glad you're back, Jefferson. I'm busy now, but one of these days I want to have a serious talk with you in regard to your future. This artist (business is all very well for a pastime, but it's not a career���surely you can appreciate that���for a young man with such prospects as yours. Hare you ever stopped to think of that?"- Jefferson was silent. He did not want to displease his father. On the other hand, it was impossible, to let things drift as they had been doing. There must be an understanding sooner or later. Why not now V "The truth is, sir," he began timidly. "I'd like a little talk with you now if you can spare the time." Ryder senior looked first at his watch and then at his son. who, ill at ease, sat uervously on the extreme edge of a chair. Then he said, with a smile: "Well, my boy, to be perfectly frank. I can't���but���I will. Come, what is it?" Then, as if to apologize for his previous abruptness, he added: "I've had a very busy day. Jeff. What with Transcontinental and Transatlantic and Southern Pacific and Wall street and rate bills and Washington I feel like Atlas shouldering the world." "The world wasn't intended for one pair of shoulders to carry, sir," rejoined Jefferson calmly. His father looked at him in amazement. It was something new to hear any one venturing to question or comment upon anything he said. "Why not?" he demanded when he had recovered from his surprise. -Julius Caesar carried it. Napoleon carried it���to a certain extent. However that's neither here nor there. "What i.- :t. boy?" . Unable to remain a moment inactive l_3 commence;] to pick among tlio'niass of papers on his desk while Jefferson was thinking what to -say. The last word his father uttered .cave h.m a cue, and he blurted out protestingly: "That's just it, sir. You forget that I'm no longer a boy. It's time to treat me as if I were a man." Ryder senior leaned back iu his chair and laughed heartily. "A mau at twenty-eight? That's an jxcelleut joke. Do you know that a man doesn't get his horse sense till he's forty?" "I want you to take me seriously." persisted Jefferson. Ryder senior was not a patient man His moments of good humor were of brief duration. Anything that savored of questioning his authority always an- gered=h_hY: ThlTsmne"=weHt=ou1rof=his= face, and he retorted explosively: "Go on! Be serious if you want, only don't take so long about it. But "Well, Jefferson,'did yuu have a good time abroad t" understand one thing���I want no preaching, no philosophical or socialistic twaddle, no Tolstoi; he's a great thinker, and you're not; no Bernard Shaw; he's funny, and you're not Now go ahead." This beginning was not very encouraging, and Jefferson felt somewhat intimidated, but be realized that be might not have another such opportunity, so he plunged right in. "Father, I am devoted to my work. I even intend to go away and travel a few years aud see the world. It will help me considerably." Uyder senior eyed his son in silence for a few moments; then be said gen tly: "Don't bo obstinate, jerr. i___sien to me. 1 know the world better than you do. You mustn't go away. You are the only flesh and blood I have. You see that I want you with me. and now you take advantage���you take advantage"��� "No, father. I don't." protested Jefferson, "but I want to go away. Although I have my studio and am practically independent. I want to go where T shall l>e nerfertlv free���where mv ��v- ery move will not be watched���where I can meet my fellow man heart to heart on an equal basis, where I shall not be pointed out as the son of Ready Money Ryder. I want to make a reputation of my own as an artist." "Why uot study theology and become a preacher?" sneered Ryder. Then more amiably be said: "No, my lad, you stay here. Study my interests��� study the interests that will be yours some day." "No," said Jefferson doggedly, "I'd rather go. My work aud my self respect demand it." "Then go, go!" cried his father in a burst of anger. "I'm a fool for wasting my time with an ungrateful son!" He rose from his seat and began to pace the room. "Father," exclaimed Jefferson, starting forward, "you do me an injustice." Ryder laughed cynically. He went back to his desk, and, sitting facing his son, be said: "Jefferson, you are young. It is one of the symptoms of youth to worry about public opinion. When you are as old as I am, you will understand that there is only one thing which counts in this world���money. The man who has it possesses power ovet the man who has it not, and power is what the ambitious man loves most." He stopped to pick up a book. It was "The American Octopus." Turning again to his son, he went on: "Do you see this book? It is the literary sensation of the year. Whyl Because it attacks me, the richest man in the world. It holds me up as a monster, a tyrant, a man without soul, honor or conscience, caring only for one thing���money; having but one passion���the love of power and halting at nothing, not even at crime, to secure it That is the portrait they draw of youT father." Jefferson said nothing. He was wondering if his sire had a suspicion whe wrote it and was leading up to that, Rut Ryder senior continued: "Do I care? The more they attack me the more I like it. Their puny pen pricks have about the same effect aa mosquito bites on the pachyderm. What I am, the conditions of my time made me. When I started in business a humble clerk, forty years ago, I had but one goal���success; I had but one aim���to get rich. I was lucky. I made a little money, and I soon discovered that I could make more money by outwitting my competitors in the oil fields. Railroad conditions helped me. The whole country was money mad. A wave of commercial prosperity swept over the land, and I was carried along on its crest. I grew enormously rich, my millions Increasing by leaps and bounds. I branched out into other interests, successful always, until my =lioldings~^revv=t6=what=tiiey=are=todaj'i ���the wonder of the twentieth century. What do I care for the world's respect when my money makes the world my slave? What respect can I have for a people that cringe before money and let it rule them ? Are you aware that not a factory wheel turns, not a vote is counted, not a judge is appointed, not a legislator seated, not a president elected without my consent? I am the real ruler of the United States���not the so called government at Washington. They are my puppets and this is my executive chamber. This power will be yours one day. boy. but you must know bow to use It when It comes." "I never want it, father," said Jefferson firmly. "To me your words savor of treason. I couldn't imagine that American talking that way." He pointed to the mantel, at a picture of George Washington. Ryder senior laughed. He could not help it if his son was an idealist. There was no use getting angry, so he merely shrugged bis shoulders and said: "All right, Jeff. We'll discuss the matter later when you've cut your wisdom teeth. Just at present you're in the clouds. But you spoke of my doing you an Injustice. How can my love of power do you an Injustice?" "Because," replied Jefferson, "you exert that power over your family as well as over your business associates. You think and will for everybody in the bouse, for everyone who comes in contact with you. Yours is an influence no one seems able to resist. You robbed me of my right to think. Ever since I was old enough to think you have thought for me; ever since I was old enough to choose you have chosen for me. You have chosen that I should marry Kate Roberts. That is the one thing I wished to speak to you about. The marriage is Impossible." Ryder senior, half sprang from his seat. -So," he said sternly, "this is your latest act of rebellion, is it? You are going to welsh on your word? You are goin;_r to jilt the girl?" "I never gave my word," answered Jefferson hotly. "Nor did Kate undei-- stand that an engagement existed. You can't expect me to marry a girl I don't care a straw about. It would not be fair to her." "Don't be a fool, Jeff. I don't want to thiuk for you or to choose for you or to marry for you. I did not interfere when you threw up the position 1 made for you in the Trading company and took that studio. I realized that you were restless under the harness, so I gave you plenty of rein. But 1 know so much better than you what is ���best for you. Believe me I do. Don't ���don't be obstinate. This marriage means a great deal to my interests��� to your Interests. Kate's father is all - powerful in the senate. He'll never forgive this disappointment. Hang It all. you liked the girl once, and I made sure that"���o He stopped suddenly, and the expression on his face changed as a new light dawned upon him. "It isn't that Rossmore girl, is it?" he demanded. His face grew dark, and his jaw clicked as he said between his teeth: "I told you some time ago how I felt about her. If I thought that It was Rossmore's daughter! You know what's goin:* to happen to him. don't you?" Thus appealed to. Jefferson thought this was the most favorable opportunity he would have to redeem his promise to Shirley. So, little anticipating the tempest he was about to unchain, he answered: "1 am familiar with the charges that they have trumped up against him. Needless to say. I consider him entirely innocent. What's more. I firmly believe he is the victim of a contemptible conspiracy. And I'm going to make it my business to fiud out who the plotters are. I came to usk you to help me. Will yon?" "I will see him hauged first! He has always opposed me. He has always defied my'power., and-now his daughter has entrapped my sou. So it's her you want to go tor eh? Well. 1 can't make you marry a girl.you don't want, but I can prevent you throwing yourself away on the daughter of-a tnan who is about to be publicly disgraced, and I will." "Poor old Rossmore!" said JeiT'erson bitterly. "If the history of every financial transaction were made known, how many of us would 'escape public disgrace? Would you?" he cried. Ryder senior rose, his hands working dangerously. He made a movement as if about to advance on his son. but by a supreme effort he controlled himself "No. upon my word, it's no use dis inheriting you. You wouldn't care. I think you'd be glad���on my soul. I do!" Then, calming down once more, he added: "Jefferson, give me your word of honor that your object in 'goIn._ away is not to Hud out this girl ami marry her unknown to me. I d:.u'i mind your losing your heart, but dou'i lose your head. (Jive me your liaiiiV on it." Jefferson reluctantly held onr-li". baud. "If 1 thought that'yuu would man-; that girl unknown to me I'd have Ho.*-- more sent out of the country, an.I t_.-' woman too. Listen, boy. This man i my enemy, aud I show no mercy ��� t:. my enemies. There are more reus.-ii than one why you cannot marry Mis. Rossmore. if she knew one of thet: she would uot marry you." "What reasons?" demanded .lefl'er son. "The principal one." said Rydei slowly and deliberately, and eying bis son keenly as if to judge of the effect of his words, "the principal one if that it was through my agents that the demand was made for her father's im peachment." ==-iAb^i=cried=.!efferson.=then_=I_-_guess=! ed alight!" "Marry Kate or not, as you please but I want you to stay here." the eldei man! said after a pause. "It's no use. My mind Is made up.' answered Jefferson, decisively. The telephone rang, and Jeffersoi' got up to go. Mr. Ryder tool; up t'.i receiver. "Hallo! What's that? Sergeant K lison? Yes>. send him up." Putting the telephone down. Ity��le senior rose and. crossing the roitin. m companied bis son to the door. "Think it well over. Jeff. Don't Ii- hasty," A few minutes later Jefferson let'1 the bouse. The door opened and Mr. Bagley en tered. followed by a tall, powerfully Unlit man. whose robust physique an cheap looking clothes contrast." ���trangi'ly with the delicate ultrafasli innably attired English secretary. "Take a seat, sergeant." said Mi ���.tydcr- c.r-dlally motioning h'.s vlslto: t:> a cliii'i" The.mini sat down g.ngor |y on one of the rich leather n;ih lister ���,1 ch ���lr< Mis manner, was nervou. ��� :U .rvl.uv.rd. as if intimidated in the ������resetMT of the financier.. "Are the national committee still v.-ilting?" (.cmaiiiled Mr. Ryder. "Yes. sir" replied the secretary. "I'll see them in a few minutes f.eave'nie with'Sergeant Ellison." Mr. Bairley bowed and retired. Ryder, with his customary blnntness. ame right down to business. "Well, what have you been doing about the book?" be demanded. "Have yon found the author of 'The American Octopus?' " "No. sir: I have not. I confess I'm >>a filed. The secret has been well kept. The publishers have shut up like a .���lam. There's only one thing that I'm pretty well sure of." "What's that?" demanded Ryder, interested. Cit.t_i.Kd) OLDEST FRUIT FARM IN -BRITISH COLUMBIA- I was the first man in the province to experiment in the line of fruit growing and my success is too well known to call for comment Hundreds of tons of fruit are shipped from my orchards every year and the big demand tells of the satisfaction that the fruit gives. PEACHES, PEARS, APPLES, CHERRIES PLUMS, and all lines of fruit sold in Ik or small shipments. Get Your Order in Early. THOMAS G. EARLE LYTTON, B. C. inmg If you are looking for a good piece of land to settle on, or if you want a profitable mining claim. Don't overlook the Aspen Grove District. I am in a position to give you a good deal in lands or mines. G.R: BATES Aspen Grove .*. Vancouver, B.C. J.B.HADDAD JEWELER and OPTICIAN I carry a stock of jewellery valued at $15,000 and can satisfy you in any line. Every article guaranteed. '...'..". Let me do your repair work and it will be done right. Special treatment for the eyes. In the optical line I make a specialty of treating the eyes and fitting them perfectly. J Headquarters Vancouver, B.C. Mission City, B.C. Nicola's Popular Hostelry Splendid accomodation for tourists and travellers Excellent Cuisine Hot and Cold Water Baths Rates are reasonable Fine Hunting and Fishing Guides always at hand Stanley Kirby, Proprietor Nicola Lake .*. British Columbia iards and Pool I have opened fine new parlors in the old restaurant building just back of the old Coldwater. New Tables and everything in the best order, Tobaccos and Cigars A good fresh supply always on hand. Orders taken for fresh butter and eggs. - Prop. W. J. Thompson, Friday," June "24; 1910 - THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS '..������������*��� ;,'��� ���������.; Try-%?@g%. LAND ACT Kamloops Division of YaleLand District. District of Nicola. Take noti ce that Thomas Henry Jones of Douglas Lake, occupation rancher, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the S. W. Corner of the Fish Lake Indian Reserve, thence North 50 chains, thence West 7 chains, thence North 30 chains, thence West 73 chains, thence South 72 chains, thence East 64 chains, thence South 8 chains, thence East 16 chains to point of commencement. Containing 560 acres more or less. Thomas Henry Jones Dated May 17th, 1910. 23 LAND ACT Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take, notice that James Chopin Morgan of Toronto, occupation educationist, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted 40 chains South of the Northwest corner of Lot 1759, thence 80 chains South, thence 40 chains West, thence 80 chains North, thence 40 chains East to point of commencement. James Chopin Morgan ��� Per A. W. McVittie, Agent. Dated April 29th, 1910. LAND ACT Kamloops Division of Yale Land ���District. District of Nicola. >Take notice that Margaret Leslie of Prescott, Ont., occupation widow, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands : Commencing at a post planted about 10 chains East of the North East corner of Lot 1752, thence North one mile, thence East half a mile, thence South one mile, thence. West half a mile to point of-.commencement. Margaret Leslie . Per A. W. McVittie, Agent Dated April 25th, 1910. 23 Commencing at a post planted at the South West corner-of Duncan Macphail's application of the same date, thence West one mile, thence South one mile, thence East one mile, thence North one mile to point of commencement. Donald Macphail Per Duncan Macphail, Agent Dated April 22, 1910. 23 West 40 chains, thence North 40 chains, thence East 40 chains to point, of commencement, and containing 160 acres more or less. Charles James Stewart R. G. Stanley Anthony, Agent Date May 17, 1910. Land Act Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take notice that Duncan Macphail of Nicola, occupation rancher, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four and a half miles due east of the east shore of Mis- sezoula Lake at about half a miie from the South end, thence North one mile, thence East one mile, thence South one mile, thence West one mile to point of. commencement. Duncan Macphail Dated April 22, 1910. 23 Land Act Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. ~ Take notice that Laura R. Marshall of Vancouver, occupation spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands': Commencing at a post planted about one and a half miles due west of the south west corner post of Lot 1484, thence running South 40 chains, thence West 40 chains, thence North 40 chains, thence East 40 chains to point of commencement, and containing 160 acres more or less. Laura R. Marshall R. G. Stanley Anthony, Agent | Date May 21, 1910. TAKE NOTICE, that E. B. Tingley, Otter * Valley, occupation road foreman, intends to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for permission to purchase the following land: Commencing at a post planted at the N. E. corner of Lot 1776, Otter Valley,' (hence North 80 chains, thence East 80 chains, thence South 80 chains, thence West 80 chains to point of commencement. Containing (>40 acres. Edgar Buss tinoley. locator. Dated 29th April. 1910. 17-25 TAKE NOTICE that Thomus Niven, of Van- 1 couver, occupation engineer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following: land. Commencing at a post planted at the N. E. coiner of Lot 1770, Otter Valley, thence South 80 chains, thence East SI) chains, thence North 80 chains, thence West SO caains to point of commencement. Containing 040 acres. Thomas Niven, Applicant. Per E. B. Tinoi.ey, Ascent. Dated 2l)th April. 1910. 17-25 TAKE Notice, that R. Lennox Clark, of Vai - 1 couver, occupation broker, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following land: Commencing at a post planted 80 chains north of the north east corner of Lot 177H, Otter Valley, thence north SO chuins, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Containing 640 acres. Robert Lknnox Clark, Applicant. E. B. Tingley, Agent. Dated 29th April, 1910. 17-25 LAND ACT Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take notice that Hilda King-of Montreal, occupation spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at a point in the East boundary of Lot 1763, directly West of the north boundary of Lot .842, thence North one mile, thence East one mile, thence South one mile, thence West one mile to point of commencement. Hild King y: Per A. W. McVittie, Agent. Dated April 24th, 1910. 23 Land Act Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take notice that William Munro of Nicola, occupation miner, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the South West corner I north-east comer of Lot 1,484 of Duncan Macphail's application \ ^JZtf^fi&t;^. of the same date, thence East one mile, thence South one mile, thence West one mile, thence North one mile to point of commencement. . .William Munro Dated April 22, 1910. 23 Land Aet Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take notice that Mary V. Munro of Nicola, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post plantedatthe South West corner of the application of Donald Macphail of the same date, thence North one mile, thence West one mile, thence South one mile, thence East one mile to point of commencement. Mary V. Munro Per William Munro, Agent Dated'April 22, 1910. 23 LAND CT. Nicola Land District. District of Kamloops,, Division of Yale. TAKE NOTICE that Flora M. Evans of Vancouver, B.C., occupation merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:��� Commencing at a post planted one mile east and a half mile north of the thence half a mile west, half a mile south, half a mile west and one mile north to place of beginning. FLORA M. EVANS. Per A. W. McVittie. . April 21st, 1910 14-22 Agent TAKE Notice, that John Ronald, of Vancouver, ��� intends to apply for permission to ourchase the following described land. Commencing at a post planted 160 chains north of the N. E, corner of Lot 1776, Otter Valley, thence north 80 chains, thence eost 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Containing 640 acre3. John Ronald, Applicant. E. B. Tingley, Agent. Dated April 29th, 1910. 17-25 TAKE Notice, that Joan Grahan, of Greenwood, ' occupation wife of Angus Graham, rancher, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following land: Commencing at a post planted 80 chains east of the N. E. corner of Lot 1776, running south 80 chains, thence, east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Consaining 640 acres. Joan Graham, Applicant. E. B. Tingley, Agent, Dated 29th April, 1910. 17-25 -������,...���; land act. ���::-:-y;:,y-:y. Nicola Land District. Kamloops Division of Yale. TAKE NOTICE that Katherine Kirby of Nicola, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands : Commencing at a post planted at the south east corner of Lot 1484; thence north one mile, east one mile, south half a mile, ' west half a mile, south half a mile and west half a mile to place of beginning. KATHERINE KIRBY '���'������"- ' Per A. W. McVittie, April 21st. 1910 14-22 ' Agent. ��� Land Act Notice Take Notice that Daniel Murray of Oakland, California, occupation Honse-builder, intends to make application to purchase the following described land: Commencing at a post planted at the N. E. Corner of Lot 1346, thenee running 80 chains East, thence 80 chains South, thence 80 chains West, thence 80 chains North to point of, commencement, containing 640 acres. Dated April 19th. 1910. Daniel Murray, applicant J. F. Murray agent. RACES HELD SPORTS AUTOMOBILE RACES LAND^ACT Kamloops'Divisionfof^Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take notice that Ethel M. King of Montreal, occupation artist, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: .. ��� Commencing at a post planted at the intersection of, the South boundary of Lot 1765 with the East boundary of Lot 1310, ___thence=South=30=chains=more-or4 less to the South East corner of Lot 1310, thence West 20 chains to the North East corner of Lot 841,; thence South 40 chains to the South1 East corner of Lot 841, thence West 40 chains more or less to the East boundary of Lot 915, thence South 10 chains more or less to the North boundary of Lot 1752, thence East 80 chains, thence North 80 chains more or less to the South boundary of Lot 1795, thence West 20 chains more or less to point of com- menc9ment. Ethel M. King Per A. W. McVittie, Agent. Dated April 24th, 1910; 23 .: Land .Act .' Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take notice that Belle Macphail of Nicola, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the South West corner of Donald Macphail's application of the same date, thence East one mile, thence South one mile, thence West one mile, thence North one mile t;p point of commencement. Belle Macphail Per Duncan Macphail, Agent Dated April 22, 1910. 23 .. L^ND ACT. Nicola Land District. District of Kamloops, Division of Yale.,.., TAKE NOTICE that Stanley Kirby of Nicola, occupation Hotel Keeper, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:��� ^Commencing at a post planted .20 chains north of the south-west corner of Lot 1484; thence one mile west, one mile south, one mile east, one mile north to place of beginning. STANLEY KIRBY, Per A. W. McVittie, April 21st, 1910. 14-22 Agent. Land Act Notice Take notice that Angus Graham of Greenwood, occupation Rancher, intends to make applieation to purchase the following described land: Commencing at a post planted 80 chains East of the N. E. Corner of Lot 1346, thence running East 80 chains, thence South 40 chains, thence West 20 chains, thenco South 40 chains, .thence West 60 chains, thence North 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 560 acres. Dated April 19th, 1910. Angus Graham applicant, J. F. Murray agent. Arrangements are being made to run a special train from Kamloops and way points to Nicola. * GOOD PRIZES IN MONEY AND SPECIALS WILL BE GIVEN All entries must be in hands of secretary by midnight on June 30. For further particulars see bills. H. G. LEE, Secretary of Committees, NICOLA, B. C. LAND ACT Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take notice' that Constance Hutchison of Victoria, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the North East corner of Lot 1752,. thence. South one mile, thence East half a mile, thence North one mile, thence West half a mile to point of commencement. .. Constance Hutchison Per A. ,W. McVittie, Agent Dated April 25th, 1910. 23 Land Act Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take notice that Allister Black Fletcher ^xf^ Nicola, occupation lal\^tudent7"intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the South West corner of Duncan Macphail's application of the same date, thence North one mile, thence West one mile, thence South one mile, thence East one mile to point of commencement. Allister Black Fletcher Per Duncan Macphail, Agent. Dated April 22, 1910. 23 land act. Nicola Land District. District of . Kamloops, Division of Yale. - TAKE NOTICE that Samuel L. Boyd of Prescott, Ont., occupation Gentleman, intends to apply, for permission to purchase -the following described lands:��� Commencing at a post planted 180 chains west and 140 cnains south of the south-west corner of Lot 1484; thence north one mile, east one mile, south one mile, and west one mile to place of beginning. SAMUEL L. BOYD, Per A. W. McVittie, April 21st, 1910. 14-22 Agent. Land-Act Notice NICOLA AND KAMLOOPS LAND DISTRICT. Districc of Yale. Take notice that Joseph Logan Thompson of Vancouver, occupation, farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner of Lot 751, about two miles south of .Samette Lake, thence 80 chains North, thence 40 chains West, thence 80 chains South, thence 40 chains East, to point of commencement, and containing 320 acres more or less. JOSEPH LOGAN THOMPSON. Frank Bailey. Atrent.. ���'Dated March 16lh. 1910. Land Act Notice N-Cola-Kamloops Land District. ��� Yale District. Take notice that I, A. W. Strickland, of Nicola, B. C, occupation bank manager, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands : Commencing at a post planted 40 chains north of the northwest corner of Lot 573, thence 40 chains north, thence 40 chains east, thence 40 chains south and thence 40' chains west to point of commencement. ���'-.. A. W. STRICKLAND. Applicant. Stanley Kirby, Agent. Dated April 11th, 1910. 10-18 A NEW STORE I have opened a store in the Roberts' Store Building, Front St., Nicola, B.C. Groceries, Confectionary, Fruits, Cigars, Tobacco, Jewelery and Notions always in stock. I have also a stock of Men's Overalls, Smocks, Shirts, Underwear, Collars, Ties, Belts, Etc., also Granite ware, Glassware, China- ware and Tinware, that. I will dispose of at a very low. figure. The best of goods. Quick sales and small profits is my motto, Call and be convinced. A. L. LEONARD, Proprietor. Land Act Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take notice/that Donald Macphail of Nicola, occupation farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Land Act Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take notice that David P. Ter- rill of Middlesboro, occupation gentleman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the South West corner of William Munro's application of the same date, thence East one mile, thence South one mile, thence West one mile, thence North one mile to point of commencement. David P. Terrill Per Duncan Macphail, Agent Dated April 22, 1910. land__act. of Nicola Land District. District Kamloops, Division of Yale. Take Notice that Nancy Hutchinson of Prescott, Ont., occupation Widow, intends to apply for permission to pur chase the following Land Act Notice Nicola Land District. Kamloops Division of Yale, B.C. Take notice that Prances Ebbs Canavan of Victoria, B. C, occupation, married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the Southwest corner of Lot 689 near Beaver or Moore Creek, thence running Westerly 20 chains, thence Northerly 80 chains, thence Easterly 20 chains, thence Southerly 80 chains to point of beginning, containing 160 acres more or less. '" FRANCES EBBS CANAVAN. Dated April 11th. 1910. 14-22 Land Act Nicola Division of Kamloops , Land District District of Yale 'Take notice that Philip DuMou- lin of Kelowna, B.C., occupation Bank Manager, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described land. Commencing at a post planted on the north side of Chain lake, thence north twenty chains, thence west twenty chains, thence south forty chains, thence east to the shore of Chain lake, thence easterly along the north shore of Chain Jake to point of commejicemenjt County Court of Westminster described lands:��� a post pianted 180 Commencing at chains west and 140 cnains south of the south-west corner of Lot 1484; thence south one mile, cast one miie, north one mile and west one mile to place of beginning. Nancy Hutchinson Per A. W. McVittie, April 21st, 1910. 14-22 Agent. Land Act Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Nicola. Take notice that Charles James Stewartcf Vancouver, occupation salesman, intends to .apply, for permission to purchase* the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one mile South of pre-emption 757 Upper Coldwater, thence running South 40 chains, thence LAND ACT. Nicola Land District. District of Kamloops, Division of Yale. Take Notice that Charlotte Boyd of Prescott, Ont., occupation Married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted 180 chains west and 220 cnains south of the north west corner of lot 1484; thence west one mile, south one mile, eastone mile and north one mile to place of beginning. Charlotte Boyd, Per A. W. McVittie, April 21st, 1910. 14-22 Agent. Land Act Notice Nicola Land District. Kamloops Diyision of Yale. B. C. Take notice that Harold W. Ebbs Canavan of Victoria, B. C, occupation consulting engineer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the Southwest corner of lot 354 of the Moore estate situate in the Nicola Land District, Kamloops Division of Yale, B. C, and running Westerly 20 chains, thence Northerly 20 chains, thence Easterly 20 chains, thence Southerly 20 chains to point of beginning, containing 40 acres more or less, HAROLD W. EBBS CANAVAN, Dated April 14th. 1910 14-22 jluTd^containing eighty acres. Philip DuMoulin, David Barnes, Agent. May 9th, 1910. NOTICE is hereby given that a sitting of the County Court of Westminster . will be held at Yale on Thursday, June 30th, 1910 at two o'clock in the afternoon. WILLIAM DODD, Yale���Jun"e^st7T9l07 LAND CT. Nicola Land District. District of Kamloops, Division of Yale. Take Notice that Edward Morgan of Toronto, occupation Doctor of Medicine intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south east corner of Lot 1192; thence west 80 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence east 40 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence east 20 chains more or less to the west boundary of Lot 1778; thence north 60 chains, more or less to the north west corner of Lot 1778; thence east 20 chains, thence north 20 chains to the point of beginning. Edward Morgan Per A. W. McVittie, Agent. April 28th, 1910. 14-22 LAND ACT NOTICE KAMLOOPS DIVISION - NICOLA DISTRICT. District of Yale. Take notice that Edith Mabel Anthony of Canford, B. C, occupation married woman. Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post piantcd about one mile North of Lot 1639, thence running East 40 chains: thence North 80 chains; thence West 40 chains: thence South 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 320 acres more or less. EDITH MABEL ANTHONY. R. G. Stanley Anthony, Agent. ���Dated_AprlL9th ,.1.910, 9r17 Land Act Nicola Division of Kamloops Land District District of Yale Take notice that Frank William Fraser of Kelowna, B.C., occupation Cannery Manager, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described land. Commencing at a post planted on the north shore of Chain lake and running north forty chains, thence east eighty chains, thence south twenty chains, thence west five chains more or less to the shore of Chain lake, thence westerly along the north shore of Chain lake eighty chains more or less to the point of commencement, and containing 160 acres more or less. Frank William Fraser. May 9th, 1910. When in NICQLA ... coll at the ... Commercial Hotel for a good square meal. Best accomodation and comfort of. Rate $1.50 per day McVittie & Cokely Dominion and Provincial Land Surveyors Irrigation .Work a Specialty. Office over Bank of Montreal. Merritt, B. C. i. W. McVITTIE D.L.S., B.C.L.S, L. S. COKELY D.L.8., B.C.L.S. Kamloops' Big Store.. . In all departments we excel and our stock is complete and well assorted. Dry Goods and Clothing Agents for 20 Century Suits L. T. Blair Kamloops, British Columbia Quilchena Hotel Quilchena/ B.C. One of the finest hotels in the upper country. Excellent accomodation for travellers and tourists. Hot and cold water baths. Best of wines and liquors. Terms $2.00 a day and upwards. Jos. Guichon Proprietor THE NICOLA VALLEYNEWS Friday, June 24,1910 hat Our Correspondents Have to Say SAVONA Dick Wright has gone out in charge af a repair gang on the government telephone line between Kamloops and Nicola. Al Wallace, who went east a few weeks ago on account of his father's serious illness returned to Pennie's on Sunday last. G. C. Tunstall, late Government agent at Kamloops, passed through Savona on Sunday en route to California on a holiday trip. Tom Moore was in town last week after a lengthy absence and intends to stay in Savona a few days before leaving for his ranch. H. Baynes of Edmonton is reported to have purchased 240 acres of L. H. Beamish's ranch on Deadman's Creek with the intention of starting a horse ranch. W. Uren is back again after a lengthy absence and has taken a position in the Monarch Lumber Company's mill. After leaving Savona he worked for some time at the mill at Swanson Bay. Rumors that the C. P. R. has sent mining experts into the Mammette Lake valley has caused a mild mining boom in this district. One local rancher rode all night in order to get to Kamloops to record a claim. A Kamloops couple married last week had a somewhat unique honeymoon trip. They came to Savona where the trains cross and after ten minutes view of the beautiful lake returned on the ���eastbound train to their ; future home in the Inland Capital. Monday last saw the first shipment of ranch cattle for the season, four cars being sent to P. Burns & Co at Vancouver by Al. Fehr. The cattle were in splendid shabe and weighed well some of the steers going over 1400 pounds, the average for.steers being 1350 and for cows 1200 pounds. R. J. Waugh is acting as C. P. R. agent here during the absence of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Robinson in the east on a holiday trip. Mr. Waugh who hails from London, Ont., has only been in British Columbia about seven weeks but says he has no wish to go back there even on -a=visit. A new police officer has been appointed for Savona in the person of Frank Islip, late of the R. N. W. P. Mr. Jagowhowas gazetted to the office was found to be too old to comply with the regulations. Chief Constable Fernie was here last week and it is understood that he will recommend the erection of a lockup at this place. LYTTON Lytton will hold its annual Dominion day celebration on Friday next. Horse races and field sports with a dance in the evening will comprise the program- Provincial constable Fitzgerald was at Ashcroft last week relieving in the absence of Chief Constable Jos. Burr. Work oh the Lillooet road is going along well. The big girders, for the bridge are being taken up with difficulty. The prospects for the fruit crop through this district were never brighter. The weather has been a little backward but no ill effects have so far resulted. E. Garvin, formerly of Lytton and. latterly agent at Harriston Mills has been returned to Lytton as C. P. R. agent succeeding Frank Pressley who went to Yale. A number of coast people are visiting here at present. Lytton is fast becoming popular as a health resort. NORTH BEND The trainmen always have a good time on Dominion day and this year will be no exception. A good pi*ogram has been provided. James Robinson is back from his honeymoon and is again on the run between Vancouver and North Bend. Many young engineers have been given engines during the past few days including Roy Hunter and Frank Winters, while several of the brakeman having passed their examinations have been promoted to the post of conductor. . Ned Stout has gone down to Yale for a few days to look after his place. Mrs. E. B. Richardson was visiting friends at the coast for aweek=or-^so. EASTERN LACROSSE In the eastern lacrosse games on Saturday last Montreal ran away from the Shamrocks with a 16 to 3 score and the Tecumsehs put the Ottawa Capitals away with an 8 to 4 score. o THE MIDDLESBORO GO The five round mill which will be given at Middlesboro on the evening of July. 16 under the auspices of the Middlesboro club should be a good drawing card. It will be the first boxing contest to be held in the valley and is arousing considerable interest. THE BIG GAMES The Montreals, challengers for the Minto cup, will reach Vancouver on July 12 and will have three days for training before the first of the big games is called. They will leave the east on July 5th. Jimmy Hogan and Shaun O'Reilly have reached Vancouver from Montreal and will join Con Jones' outfit. TENNIS TOURNEY HERE The tennis enthusiasts from Nicola will be entertained by the members of the Merritt club tomorrow afternoon at the courts on the Diamond Vale property near the old boarding house. The ladies have taken charge of the social side of the function and a pleasant time is anticipated. There will likely be a good representation from the town at the foot of the lake. RENO GETS THE FIGHT The big Jeffries-Johnson fight barred from California, excluded from Utah, will be held at Reno, Nevada, if present plans do not fail. The big fellows have moved their training camps to points in the vicinity of Reno. Goldfield is making a strong bid for the attraction but it is understood that Rickard favors Reno. There is a strong agitation against the holding of the fight in Nevada and some of those who are in the know say that the Diamond Vale Supply Co. Merritt, B. C. Diamond Vale SupplyCo Merritt, B. C. The Large Increase in Our Business Shows That People Appreciate Good Things, New Goods Always on the Way Ladies9 and Children's Boots and Shoes This week we offer 10 Per Cent discount on all Boots and Shoes sold for cash. Don't overlook this chance to save money. We have the most complete stock of staple and fancy rocenes in the valley. Our prices are like the goods, the best to be had. GENTLEMEN for a real nobby and up-to date Call and see us and you will be convinced that our made to order suits are the best. The Diamond Vale Sui . Merritt, B. C. Co., Ltd, Here's Your Chance Two storey house in the very best order, lot 50x120 feet, can be had al a bargain. Enquire at our office. A Very Cheap Buy Four roomed house in excellent condition, fully plastered inside, lot 50 x 120, good barn as well, on Nicola Ave. Can be handled for $1575, one third cash; THE NICOLA VALLEY INVESTMENT AND LAND COMPANY/LIMITED A. L. DINGEE, - - - - - Secretary-Treasurer day is not far distant when the holding of prize fights will=be prohibited at any point in the states. The police sports at Vancouver will be held on July 6. The horse show of the North Vancouver Horse Show Assn. has been postponed from July 9 to July 26. Alfred Shrubb's leg is better now and he is ready to meet Bobby Kerr or Fred Meadows at Toronto on Dominion day. There will be a championship meet at Brockton Point on July 30. Noted track and field athletes will be gathered together. The Langford-Ketchel battle has been scheduled for Reno, Nevada, for July 4 and this will provide a double header for the mining town. Prize fighting in the state of California is practically a thing of the past. The Langford-Kauf- man battle was called off and promoter Blot lost $20,000. . In the race between the Winnipeg and Thames crews at the Walton regatta in London, Eng., the Canadians had what looked to be an easy win when they upset and were thrown into the cold waters of the Thames. Harry Gardner, Vancouver's WtSFtwirle^ha^beerrsold^to^the Pittsburg Pirates for $2,500. Gardner is only a young chap but he has hung it on all of them in the flinging line this season. He goes to Pittsburg at the end of the presentseason. The feature of the Vancouver Yacht Club's regatta last Saturday was a matched race between the Alexandra and the Spirit, international rivals for two years. The Alexandra labored under a heavy handicap but made a fight and was only a short distance behind the former American boat at the finish. Things are rather quiet in local baseball circles and it behoves the promoters of the game to get busy. There was never a better opportunity to put a winning team on the diamond than there is this year. With West- cott and Bonha on the flinging line and a good fast infield as well as a steady outfield there is a chance to bring ^some good games to the valley this season. In the tamest match of the series Westminster won from the disorganized Vancouvers by a 10 to 2 score at Queen,s park last Saturday. Con Jones' men went over badly crippled, in fact there were only a few of the re- gular=team=on=ithe=lineupr=-The Minto cup holders took advantage of the opportunity to run up a big score and the handful of spectators who were present saw a pretty tame match. CONSTRUCTION AT MIDWAY The Boundary Creek Times published at Greenwood has the following anent construction on the Kettle Valley railway at the Midway end: "Railway matters at Midway have assumed a business like aspect, and this indicate an immediate, "go ahead." The contractors, Messrs. Tierney are on the ground with their outfit, and this long delayed construction, we may safely feel will be put through rapidly." the largest in the history of the -val leyr= . .��������������� On the evening of Saturday July 16th, a smoking concert will be given in Carrington's hall, Middlesboro, under the auspices of the Middlesboro club. The programme will comprise speech and song and during the evening a five round boxing contest will be given, This will mark the first of a series of smokers that the club propose to give during the season. BIG RANCH DEAL The sale of Tammerton ranch belonging to Mrs. Pooley is now being negotiated and it is understood that this well known pi*o- perty will pass into the hands of coast capitalists in the course of a few days. The sale price is said to be $125,000 and the money for the first payment is now. in the bank waiting the signing of the papers. The deal is one of The new Baptist church at Vernon was opened on Sunday. At Kamloops Mrs. Owen Norris sustained.a broken arm and in-( juries to the face as the result of. a driving accident. ; <: Government town lots at Quesnel will be sold at and early date. Land Act Kamloops Division of Yale Land District. District of Ashcroft. Takt notice that Wallace R. Parker of Vancouver, B. > ., occupption carpenter, intends, to apply lor permission to purchate the following described lands: Commencing; at a post planted about or.e and a half miles South of Pre-emption No. 757 .Upper Coldwater) thence . running South 40 thai.,*, thence West 40 chainB, thence North 40chaint-, thence East 40 chains to point of commencement, and containing 180 acres more or less. WALLACE It. PARKER. R. G. Stanley Anthony, Agent. Date May 17th. 1910. 19-28
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