@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "156f0105-2400-4f7d-b5ab-4b1cc23a94e1"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2012-09-14"@en, "1913-09-12"@en ; dcterms:description "Published in the Interests of Greater Vancouver and the Western People."@en, ""@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/xwestcall/items/1.0188651/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note " r* ii, IV'f. Phone,; Fairmont 1140 Ask fer AevertWei lata Published in the Interests of Vancouver and the Western People BBS VOLUME V. H. H. STEVENS, M.P., Editor-in-chief. VANCOUVER, Columbia SEPTEMBER 12, 1913. No. 18 Hospital\" Divine Rightersy* Mahon to be Gagged? Shylocks Among Church Members in Vancouver are Out-doing \" Shylock,\" More Exposers yet to Come ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^M___________i^__i Gold! Shushanna, the New Eldorado, Now Centre of Excitement, Gold! THE THAW CASE Canadian citizens, who have cherished the fond belief that our judiciary waa much superior to that on the American side, will feel deeply mortified upon learning of the farce being enacted in Quebec courts iover the case of the notorious murderer and profligate, Harry Thaw. He was a fugitive from justice, he was an .escaped lunatic, he was the murderer of White, he entered Canada without properly observing the immigration laws, yet, in spite of all this he is allowed to remain. Why ? Because he has money. British justice knows no race, it is true, and an alien may rest assured of a square deal, but in this case only one element enters and that is money. No one would dare to suggest that a penniless man, guilty of the afore mentioned offences, should be allowed to remain, but, forsooth, because Thaw has abundance of cash with which to tickle the wits of the legal fraternity he is given opportunities beyond the reach of all except the very wealthy. That is not British justice; it is a criminal farce and a disgrace to the courts and. the lawyers who are a party to it. If the Oovernment fail to take cognizance of the case it, also, will be derelict in its duty. Since writing the above we learn that the Dominion Government has stepped in and ordered Thaw deported. This te right, and our only criticism is that it was not done sooner. It is a clear ease of the right of the Government to exerciie its authority to protect onr country from undesirables, and is clear evidence that \"MONEY\" cannot prevent the proper exercise of that power. The Board of Trade are lining up in support of the *' Anti-Asiatic'' movement. Thw looks encouraging and shows the wisdom of tbis body. The following resolution was passed on Tuesday last: \"That the Government of British Columbia be petitioned to enact such legislation as will prevent any person other than persons of the white race from acquiring any title or other interest to, or in lands, in the province of British Columbia.\" im mm top The differences between teacher* of two clearly marked classes are great. One kind assumes that the only work of the teacher is to hear recitations, and in case of failure on the part of the pupil, to return the child to its seat untaught, but mightily scolded, and at times foolishly and cruelly punished* The other teacher has the ideal clearly outlined, that his or her work is to teach, no matter' how much a child may recite. Such a trainer of children sees that recitation, as such, is a small part of the work in hand, and may be almost a useless operation, if not attended by or with training, observation, expanding and sharpening of the intellect. The first teacher usually finds the children afraid to approach and confide in the one who pre-eminently ahould have the \"sympathy and confidence of all those committed to his or her care. The other has the fullest sympathy and trust of the pupils, and adds immensely to their intellectual and moral wealth. One of this latter class is a real teacher, and is always in demand. One should be held in service at almost any cost, the other should never be permitted to take charge of a class of little children. ���������Prof. E. Odlom, M. A., B.Sc Emperor William is not the only ruler by \"Divine Right\"���������what about some members of the Hospital Board? ��������� ��������� e Aldermen will kindly take notice that they must vote all the money the treasurer of the Hospital Board may demand without asking what becomes of it, because it is none of your business. Money tight? Who said so! Not the bank official who borrows at seven per cent, and re- loans to the bank's customer at 100 per cent. No, dear reader, \"tight money\" is a dream. Aid. Mahon wanted to know what became of the coal which was hauled to the premises of the General Hospital. What a foolish question, Mr. Alderman. What does it matter where it goes or how it is used so long as the \"treasurer\" has paid for it? It is only public money, you know. A meeting for all who are interested in Anglo- Israel subjects will be held in the Orange Hall, Saturday, September 20th, at 7:30 p.m. GENERAL HOSPITAL INVOKES AID OP COURTS Public Funds to Be Used For Petty Retjmge���������Aid. Mahon to Be Forced Into Expensive Lawsuit���������An End to Fai^Criticism. The General Hospital has issued a writ for libel against Aid. Mahon. because he dared to offer some adverse criticism of the management of the General Hospital while in his place in the City Council. In other words, because the Alderman offended the touchy sensibilities of some members of the Board, these men have determined to subvert the funds of the Hospital from their proper use to be expended in taking revenge on the offending Alderman. We invite the attention of our readers to this preposterous procedure. Who are these men who dare not face fair and open criticism? We can safely say that they are not the whole Board, by any means, but two or three old members who imagine they are on the Board by \"Divine Right,\" and whose influence, is often sufficient to carry measures in the face of the less active majority. It is time this sort of autocratic and non-responsible authority was ended and that the citizens seriously undertook the management of the Hospital in the public interest. What the Writ Sets Forth. The writ charges Aid. Mahon with having said certain things in the presence of thirteen Aldermen, thus seeking to evade the fact that Aid. Mahon was acting in his capacity as an Alderman and in a regular meeting of the Council, and that his remarks were made when the Council was considering an item in the estimates relating to the General Hospital. It was the right ana proper place for Aid. Mahon to speak, and his remarks were made in a manner that was cmite in order, legitimate and in the public interest. The General Hospital may succeed in their malicious attack on Aid. Mahon; they may, by spending public funds, force him into a ruinous legal battle, but they will also succeed in stirring up public opinion to such an extent that a much needed revolution will result in our whole Hospital system. It is not our intention at this time to say whether or no Aid. Mahon's statements were correct, but we do intend to fig$t to a finish any attempt to muzzle public men who make criticisms of public institutions on their authority as representatives of the people. 3y their act tbe management of the General Hospital have thrown clown the gauntlet, and The Call has dared to take it up, and before we are through witb the subject the public will have much more severe criticisms of this institution than was contained in the words of Aid. Mahon, and further, if possible we shall fasten tbe responsibility upon certain individuals who bave long been suspected as being the disturbing element in our Hospital system. OREAT NORTHERN TO VIOLATE AQREEMENT On best of authority we are informed that the Great Northern Railway Company purpose closing down all construction operations in tbis city. This is in di-! reet violation of their agreement with the city. The railway company secured the half of the bed of False Creek from the city with the distinct understanding that they were to complete their works in five years. At the time (1910) we urged that the agreement should be on progressive lines, that the company be forced to do certain portions each year until completion within the five-year limit. We also urged that a penalty be placed in the agreement. This was not done, and now we have the spectacle of all work being closed down in spite of the fact that little has been done to conform to the agreement. Where is the large depot that they agreed to build? Where are the fine permanent bridges over that hideous cut? Where are the express sheds and delivery tracks? Where, we ask, is there any evidence of this foreign and alien company keeping faith with the citizens? The bargain was a joke when made. Howard, the representative of the railway, who conducted the negotiations, played the Council of 1910 for \" suckers,\" and now they laugh at us outright as a city of simpletons. What can we do to force this concern to keep faith ? The agreement is useless, but some effort should be made by the City Council of the day to bring them to time. This is no time to permit such concerns to shut down in direct violation of their solemn agreement. Vancouver, even though we erred in 1910, should assert itself and demand that the work proceed or take action to annul the agreement, and recover possession. PUBLICLY OWNED ELECTRICAL PLANT At last the citizens of South Vancouver and the Municipal Council are awakening to the necessity of paying some attention to questions of great public importance. There is a strong and active movement to secure a \"publicly owned electrical plant\" to supply the Municipality with light and power. This is very encouraging���������it means that the people are becoming tired of the petty squabbles which have occupied so much of the time of the Council and the t>ublic, and are now seriously considering \"larger matters.\" South Vancouver citizens are paying 15 cents per kilowatt hour for light, which is absurd. They propose to cut this in half by installing a municipal plant. Whatever may come of this first attempt is not of so great concern, but it is an indication of what we may expect in the near future. The remarkable feature of this movement is that it is not the result of a few \"faddists,\" but a general movement coming from the people. ONE HUNDRED PER CENT SHYLOCKS The Editor of Western Call: Dear Sir,���������Whoever the man is, who is guilty of such damnable conduct as to loan money at 100%, he should be named, so that he might be shunned by his fellow townsmen. But I ean give you a worse instance, which occurred in this wonderful City of Vancouver, where a man loaned $3,000 at 12% interest and a (Continued on paga 4) IKE NEW ELDORADO As we go to press it is becoming evident that there will be a bigniah to Shushanna. Reports from every direction are gradually confirming the first newa of the importance of the District as a producer of Gold. It has also become manifest that it is a \"poor man's\" Country ,and of very considerable extent. The latest news tells of staking* on the Canadian side; All this means much to ;tbe Cities of Seattle. Victoria and Vancouver. Probably 60.000 to 100.000 men wfll outfit for Shushanna and diatriet between now and next May. Seattle bas for weeks past been intensely active in preparing to take active advantage of thia strike, and the whole coast from Los Angeles up, is awakening, and reaching to take hold of this great opportunity. As will be seen from our Advertising Columns Vancouver is in line for a share in this business. The Aetna Development and Trust Co. (see page 8) is getting together $800,000 to send in men and supplies at once. They already have their agents on the Field,and within 10 days another party will goin. The Western Call standsfor Vancouver interests in thia newest field of Enterprise, and next week will have a special Shushanna Edition giving all obtainable information on \" The Strike\" and the country. THE VANCOUVEK EXHIBITION , ���������wamn-__^_������ (Prof. \\% Odium, M.A., B.Sc.) This important event came and went with much of pleasure and profit. The rain kept the dust from blowing and incidentally kept many from visiting tbe \"Big Show.\" There would have been perhaps 125,000 to 150,000 present had Jupiter Pluvius been more kind to the would-be sightseers. However, we need not grumble, for the results were good in the main, and Vancouver put on the best Exhibition in her history. From every standpoint, apart from an undue amount of rain, the undertaking was a success. One thing that surprised the multitude was the proof of the many \"home-made concerns\" in the city. Vancouver is rapidly becoming an industrial centre, for its factories are already numerous, and the pay-roll is growing steadily larger. Near-by outside concerns are to aU intents and purposes a part of Vancouver's wealth and activity. Take the mills and factories along the Inlet up as far as Port Moody, for instance. These are all a very important part of the Terminal City. Look at the B. C. Oil Refining Company, Ltd. This large and expanding business is located at Port Moody, but is owned and bandied by Vancouver men and money. In five years' time |t has sprung up out of babyhood into a strong, healthy youth, with promise of becoming a giant industry in a very short time. It is under excellent management and is a means of wealth and employment for many. Perhaps one of the things which are indicative of a healthful and wealthful future was the splendid exhibit made by the school children of Vancouver and vicinity. King Edward High School, Britannia High School, the Public Schools, Night Schools, Model School, Manual Training Departments of the Schools and those who give much time to the direction of these schools and to the children, deserve much praise for what has been accomplished. As Mrs. McNaughton says: They arc trying to unite utility with beauty, to co-relate the practical of everyday life with the truly artistic and pleasure producing. Trustees and teachers who keep this two-fold ideal constantly in view are truly benefactors of children and the public. In passing through the educational exhibit one sees the results of drawing, painting, writing, needlework, fruit-conserving, forge-making, stair- building, cabinet-making, chair-making, cornice manufacturing, and many other processes which have in past time occupied the hands, heads and hearts of the children and young people of the day and night schools to great advantage. The Diploma Committee of the Exhibition As- (Continued on Page 4) Madame Yulisse and the Mt.Pleasant Methodist Church Choir, under her direction, will give a Grand Concert in the Mountainview Methodist Church, corner Sophia and 28th Ave., on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. ISth. The affair is under the auspices of the Ladies Aid of the Church. i>_ Neil J, MacArthur is running for Alderman in the By-election of Ward VI. B THE WESTERN CALL. Friday, September 12,1913 ** n in n in 11 on i n 111 if iium-h nm ihmhiii tw|iMMiim������ i innnii i m n n w-.wn.-VtnM\".HM\"ri 1 - USE ��������� Electric Irons ii t t t FOR :: Comfort, Convenience, Economy:; The cost for continuous operation is only a few cents per hour. The iron is operated from an ordinary household socket The irons sold by this company are constructed on the best principles. This means an appliance which is hot at the point and cool at the handle. The iron bears the manufacturer's guarantee. +��������� B. C. ELECTRIC CO. phone Seymour 5000 ������������S\"l\"l\"l������f ������������������'l'4������*M 1 Mil MM -���������������������������������������������������..ii*i. .��������� ������������������ ��������������� i iMhMmIm* 1 ,i i|.im.iM_'���������*��������� Carrall and Hastings St*. 1138 Oranvllle St. Near Davie St. <���������* Winnipeg Grocery H-*_Mi_ufc.isei lurruar - One of the moat up-to- date stores in the district, carrying a full line of High-Class Groceries Special attention to phone orders. Branch Post Office. O. B. Jones, Proprietor ' One of the cleanest and most modern bakeries in the city with a select stock of Bread, Cakes, Pastries Skilled workmen and our modern equipment produce the best. Jones & Roberts, Props. ������2������ Watches Clocks Jewelry and Optical Goods A. WISMER Jeweler and Optician Repairing a Specialty , 1433 Commercial Drive BIHTAW grocery Commercial Prive and Mth Ave. \"The Home of Quality\" Our stock is fresh an4 is kept so. AU our goods , are guarantee^ J. P. SlncWr. Prop. PtlOHB: MmO!)! 1033 SWINDELL BROS. Grocers Do You Want to Save Money? Then buy for cash at Swindell Bros*. Grocery. We are giving cash receipts with every cash purchase. Bring in $10 worth of cash receipts and receive 1 lb. of our best 40c Tea or * Coffee. Note our Telephone Numbers, High. 120, 121 Swindell Bros. 1417 Commercial Dr. Phones Highland 120,121 Around Vancouver GRANDVIEW METHODIST tin order to secure expert opinion on EPWORTH LEAGUE Pastor���������Rev. F. G. Lett. Sunday Services:��������� Preaching 11 *.m. and 7.30 p.m.; Sunday 8chool, 2.30 p.m. _ Epworth League���������Monday 8 p.m. Prayer Meeting���������Wednesday 8 p.m. ..-The young people invite everybody to their League meetings, and suggest regular attendance at all services of the Church. The People are Welcome. GRANDVIEW. The Nadine Mission Band held the first session of the season on Friday afternoon. * * * Mrs. Long, wife1 of Dr. Long, wbo has been ill with typhoid fever, is fast recovering. * ��������� ��������� Lily and\" Rose Streets and Semlin Drive are* being macadamized in those section lying between Napier and Williams Street. * ��������� * The opening meeting of the winter session of the Grandview Mission Circle was held in Grandview Methodist Church on Tuesday evening. * * * The Epworth League of Trinity Methodist Church was Instructively entertained on Monday night by E. F. Odium, who gave a talk on the true patriotism of Christians in different ages. His address ended in an admonition to stand Arm in and for our beliefs. * ��������� ��������� The Boys' Club of the Robertson Presbyterian Church held their opening meeting on Friday evening last and appointed a committee to arrange a programme for the winter months. This club broke up their camp at Departure Bay a fortnight ago after four weeks of camp life1 there. * * * Mrs. Charles E. Smith is enjoying a two weeks' trip up north. She waB accompanied by Miss I. Crawford, the first lady missionary of the Baptist denomination who devoted herself to the Indians. Miss Crawford, who has been with the' Indians of the South Pacific Coast, is taking advantage of her holidays to visit the Indians of the North Coast On the journey,to Skagway the ladies visited Ketchikan and the mission camp at Metakatla Island. * * ��������� We regret to announce .the death of one of Grandvlew's well known residents. On Saturday, September 6, Isaac Dowding passed away at the General Hospital. His death was caused by a serious accident which happened about a month ago, when a load of lumber slipped off a wagon, crushing Mr. Dowding beneath its weight. Tbe accident caused partial paralysis and no hope was entertained of recovery. Mr. Dowding was born near Mark- vale, Ont, and came to B. C. 23 years ago. Soon after his arrival he was married to Mies Nellie Willougbby. The deceased was 47 years of age, and leaves a widow and seven children. The fueral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the famjUy residence, 912 Keefer Street, and was attended by representatives of the I. O. F. and the L_ O. L. to the Mountain View Cemetery. Some1 of Mr. Dowdingls relatives who were at the funeral were C. Dowding of Ladner, J. A. Dowding of Kamloops, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gilbert of Mission and Mr. and Mrs. H. Vollans and family of this city. The two brothers who are in California were unable to come to the funeral. * ��������� ������ Mr. Charles Smith, Alderman Evans, Mr. G. H. MMler and Captain Copp waited upon H. H. Stevens, M.P., on Monday morning regarding the resolution passed at a meeting of the Granview ratepayers to have the new immigration shed located at the Government dock. Mr. Stevens expressed himself in sympathy with the movement and said he had endeavored to get tbe immigration shed at the Government dock, but the1 C. P. R. had used strong arguments to get this shed at the foot of Burrard street and had made out a strong case to the government so that their present intention was to place1 it there. Mr. Stevens further stated that the affair had already been held up for six months on account of the difference of opinion as to where it should be placed, and thought that it should go at the Government dock, and that he would again write the government to tbat effect. Mr. James Eadie spoke on the possibility of the city getting an electric plant of its own and said that under the present franchise the city is not permitted to operate its own plant A number of ratepayers gave it as their opinion that no sane corporation would make such an agreement. Captain the matter, Another matter discussed at the ratepayers meeting was the absolute necessity of placing public conveniences in this city in public places. This matter will be dealt with at the Executive meeting of the Central Ratepayers. ��������� . ,��������� A notice of motion was made at this meeting that Grandview have a garden competition, which shall include all the gardens throughout the district for next year. This wil be taken up at the next meeting. A strbng resolution against horse racing at Minora Park was passed, and a petition expressing disapproval of this thing will be sent in to tbe Minister of Justice at Ottawa. SOUTH VANCOUVER Mr. R. J. Hopkins has moved Hoquaim, Wash. to ��������� * Mrs. Thomson Hingston, of Seattle, is visiting her nephew, Mr. G. W. Hamilton, of Hamilton Bros. ��������� *' ������ Mr. Sorronson, Thirtieth avenue, has gone to California. He intends locating in Los Angeles, where Mrs. Sorronson will join him. ��������� ��������� ��������� Sjnce the first of September three additional teachers have joined the South Vancouver teaching staff. These have been assigned to the following schools: Miss L. N. Harcus, -Selkirk; Miss M. Kneeshaw, Nor- quay, and Miss G. Schvesenger, Walter Moberry. Over $2,000.00 were on deposit in the city banks at the end of last term belonging to the children of the South Vancouver schools. Considering the habit of saving an essential part of a true, practical education, the trustees established this banking system about two years ago. Children are able to draw on their funds for means to spend a happy holiday or for any object they wish subject to the approval of parents or guardians. ��������� ��������� ��������� The Ruth Morton Memorial church, the Baptist church being erected on the corner of Twenty-seventh avenue and Prince Albert street, will, it is expected, be completed by the first of next month. The main floor contains an auditorium, a Sunday school room, the pastor's study and other smaller rooms. The basement includes in its arrangement a banqueting hall, a ladies' parlor and a kitchen. When completed and furnished, the'church will cost $25,000, and will be clear of debt. The congregation have been worshipping in the Sunday school room, which was built some time ago, and opened September 22, 1912. The church is the gift of the late Mr. Morton, the lot having previously been presented by the Extension Board. Rev. J. Willard Litch is pastor of this church. CEDAR COTTAGE. W. H. Brotberton has returned from a visit to Medicine Hat. ��������� ��������� * Mr. and Mrs Lewis Owen have returned from a visit to Victoria. ��������� * ��������������� Mr. G. H. Ashwell, of Chilllwack, is a visitor at the home of Rev. E. Manuel. ��������� ��������� ��������� Mr. Lewis Owen, who made a week's visit in Victoria, returned on Sunuday evening. ��������� ��������� ��������� Mr. W. Williamson, now of Victoria, and formerly of Cedar Cottage, has been renewing his acquaintance with old friends at the latter place. ��������� ������ * The Women's Missionary Society of the Robson Memorial Church met on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Cabey gave addresses on temperance. ��������� * * i An increase of fifty per cent, over the former \"number of persons receiving mail at the Grimmett post office has taken place during the six months just past ��������� ��������� ��������� Mr. C. F. Broadhurst's new invention, which solves the problem of cleaning stove pipes without the labor of taking them down and putting them up, atracted great attention at the fair. lHE - Grandview Stationery Where it pays to deal. SCHOOL SUPPLIES 1130 Commercial Drive J. W. EDMONDS, Prop. address. Solos and quartettes were on the programme. Refreshments were served. ��������� ������ ��������� Mr. and Mrs. W. Dawson, late of New Westminster, have purchased a home on Lake street, where they are now residing. ��������� ��������� ��������� A quiet wedding of last week took place in Christ church on Tuesday morning, when Miss Gladys Leighton, daughter of Mrs. H. Leighton, Taylor road, Cedar Cottage, was married to Mr. J. H. Hayward, of Vancouver, Rev. Prof. Trumpour officiating. The bride was attended by Miss Le- ota Wintermute. Mr. A. E. Cunningham acted as best man. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Hayward left for San Francisco. POINT GREY. The Salvation been established for two months, Band Festival in Army, which has in Cedar Cottage expect to hold a ther hall Septeni- m ber 27th at 8 p. m. This service of song will be conducted by No. 1 Core Band, city. The Army are having a Harvest Festival September 20-23. * * * The Epworth League of the Robson Memorial Church entertained the Fer- McSpadden was asked to procure jris Road League on Monday evening, copies of the clauses of this agreement Mr. Phelp of the latter league gave an Mr. J. J. Monkman was on a trip to Ladner on Saturday. Mr. J. F. Christie has been attending the rifle1 meet at Ottawa. ��������� ��������� ��������� Mr. W. E. Biggins spent the weekend at Harrison Hot Springs. ��������� ��������� ��������� Mrs. Wells of Prince Edward Island is visiting her son, Mr. R. Wells. ��������� ��������� ��������� A new tennis court has been placed, on the grounds of tbe Methodist Church. . . 9 Miss Eva Champion and Miss Amy Goddard are leaving shortly to take the nurseB* training course at the Kamloops Hospital. The Statama Club are giving a flannel dance in their honor in the Granville Hall this evening. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Orinsby and family are visiting friends in Kerrisdale and Eburne. ... Mrs. Ogden, wife of Dr. Ogden, who has been in the hospital, returned home early Jest week. Mr. P. Burroughs left on Wednesday for Saskatoon, to visit his brother, Mr. I. M. Burroughs of that city. . . ��������� The Bachelor Girls Club are pre* paring for a concert, which they expect to give tn a few weeks. ��������� ��������� ��������� Mr. Homer St. Goehler, barrister, of Portland, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Goehler of Peters Road. Miss M. Miller of Chilliwack ia a guest of her uncle, Mr. J. J. Monk- man, corner Townaend and Second street. ��������� ��������������� * Mr. David Thomas of New Tork la visiting Eburne and looking over business possibilities with a view to locating here. ��������� ��������� ������ Miss Peele, Eburne Millinery Store, returned last week from Seattle, where she attended the millinery openings in that city. ��������� . . Rev. J. Woodside of Vancouver conducted the preparatory service at the Eburne Presbyterian Church on Friday evening, Sept. 6. M ... ..���������!*. ���������������.*.. .11 t Ml HI ������t- MtHlllllllllimillinn t Use Stave Lake Power Those Industries are Better In ultimate results which,use our electric power service. The factories or office buildings which operate private power plants are under a big expense for maintenance. A trifling accident may disorganize their whole svstem���������more serious disturbance, with attendant heavy losses involved, are not preventable. Stave Lake Power is undeniably cheaper and more reliable than private plant operation. See us for particulars and rates. Western Canada Power Company, LIMITED t PhOBex Seymour 4770 6O3-6IO Carter-Cotton Bldg, :: f *> ��������� *. I It 1 lil I 1\"M-H H ������ !��������� I ������������������l-������4\"H\"������-i-W !������������������*'���������--���������l\"M**-\"--MMfc������.H..-M.t - ��������� l ) ���������*������ P. 0. BOX 1418, VANCOUVER, B. C. :: ��������� xyxyyyyL ���������{'���������.~*j?v������SISB Friday. September 12,1913 THK WKSTKKN CALL IN PROCESS OP | Hi ORGANIZAT'N Applications for enrollment will be received commencing on the even- of Wednesday, September 10th, from 8 to 10 p.m., at the Regimental Headquarters, corner of William Street and Commercial Drive. Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 40, over 5 feet 5 inches in height and physically sound. I. W. DOWDING Captain and Adjutant CenlralPk.SCollinowood ] CENTRAL PARK. , A son was born to Mra. William; Poole of Lincoln Avenue on Tuesday morning of last week. i . ���������������������������������������������������������������������. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Smiley have been enjoying a .visit from Mr. Smi- ley's brother of Ottawa. ��������� ��������� ��������� ! Mrs. W. R. Snyder, who resides with her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Rose. is visiting in Puyallup, Wash. j **.*'- '' The1 Woman's Institute succeeded in winning the prize over other competitors for their exhibit at the Fair last week. ��������� ��������� ��������� Mr. .J. D. Reid, on account of his health, leavea next week for the Okanagan and expects to be absent till Christmas. i ��������� * ��������� j Miss Elsie Reid, daughter of Mr.. ,-C. G. L. Reid, who has been spending her vacation visiting in and around Ottawa, will resume her studies at the j Ottawa Ladies' College at the opening of the school. j ��������� . . ! Illahie Rebekah Lodge No. 30, of Central Park met September 4 with a good attendance, regardless of bad weather. Three candidates were initiated, making a membership of twenty-seven. The Noble Grand of Bethel Lodge, Vancouver, and three other visitors were present. It was the social evening and after lodge closed cards were played and refreshments served. This lodge meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Visitors are always welcome. phone THE DOH ������������������������������������ Fairmont ������ _r_r.a*a������ ���������������,wfl, 510 ICE CREAM PARLOR 26+S Mmln St. 2d otoro from Uth A*. PHONE FAIRMONT ; 510 ;lcc Cream in Bcarcs, I5������; 25*s ^ t Cones, Six for 25c I High Grade Chocolates and Table Fruits * t Tobaccos and Stationery. >4 M. _..,.. m,i|..|ii|i*M II' 1' 111 !��������� II IU IH������������WfHHHUIIIIIIIH The \"Western Call\" nay beProcnred At 607 Pender Street. 614 Cordova West 628 Cordova Weat 422 Richards Street 302 Oran-rlUe 8treet 413 Oranvllle Street B. C. E. R. newa ataad. Cor. Bank of Ottawa Near Pantageo Theatre. ���������^ COLLINGWOOD. Collingwood Rangers' Football team will play their first league match on Saturday, September 13, against the Sixth D. CO. R.-on'the Cambie Street grounds. ��������� ��������� ��������� The McLean Grocery, corner of Joyce street and School Road, is selling out their furniture ancl stock. The proprietors have a large property in Lincoln, Neb., and are returning there to their former home. ���������*.*������������������������������������������������������.��������� .. '/ A number of young friends spent a very enjoyable evening, at the home of Miss Eden Prlngle, on Thursday evening of last week. The occasion was the birthday of Miss Prlngle. who is training in the General Hospital Music and games were features of the evening. ' ��������� , ��������� * , ���������\" Dr. Randall, of this place, and a recent graduate of Philadelphia Dental College, has opened an office in East Collingwood. * ��������� ��������� About six hundred pupils are in school this year. The rather con- jested condition of last year has been relieved by opening a room in the old building. Upwards of fifty children who, under the old conditions, would be accommodated in Collingwood, are now pupils at Norquay, the new school opened at Beaconfield. Approximately one hundred and twenty new pupils have come in. These are children of new settlers and children who have come to school age as well as those who were transferred from other schools. The Women's Association of Knox church are arranging for a weekly social afternoon for the winter months. The first of these, bearing the date of September 11, was booked for the home of Mrs. Somers, Spen cer street. The ladies expect to hold a sale of work in November,. an.l among other items, they have pre pared blocks for an autograph quilt. The Girls' club, of whom there are thirty members, with Mrs. Le -Mess urier as president, are also workers for this object. The proceeds will be used as funds for the association. till Ml It MM IIII III! MM' TORONTO! t FURNITURE .STORE :; 3034 Mala St. > Our stock of Furniture '! : is Large, Modern and ������ adapted to the tastes of ��������� Buyers. ; Dressers, Buffets, Tables ; ; Chairs, Couches, Mat- , ; tresses, Bedsteads, etc : A complete Una of . Linoleoma. Carpet Scraarea. ate. ', < Drop in and inspect our goods. < ; This is where yea get a equal* ; II. H. COWAN tniiiuii.inniiiHiM Cut Flowers Plants Funereal Designs Decorations for Social Functions. ���������..'���������'��������� ' ' ��������� ��������� '���������:' ���������' ' . '���������: ��������� ������������������ '~y ���������, ���������' KEEPER'S NURSERY Cor 15th Ave. * Main St PHONE: Fairmont 817 11141111 mil MT fM./;v;^,^w>^Ni^MMwa.vW^.^......*..v-.-v-,- Mt. H ������1 t������*l\"H\"l'M\"M *>*> .���������*���������.*���������.������-���������*������������������������-���������.��������������������������� ^^;..XWi|h|i^iI|ii|h|i4i,|,.|i.|.,|i,|,i|ii|ii1i S~-~������.^^. ti,|..(i.|,, ; il.i|ii|i.|li|ll)iiiilln|ii^i|ii|ii|ii|iitii{i,},i|i,|,l|,4l|i4i^nj _ *��������� * -:��������� .*. . 13500 Horse Power Turbine * t 13500 Horse Power Turbine ���������-_ The Spirit of the Time Demands , ECONOMTOAb POWER Stave Lake Power is Dependable and Economical By harnessing the Great Stave River we have made it possible to generate 100,000 horse power of electrical energy at our Stave Falls Plant, the Biggest Electrical Feat in Western Canada. 100,000 HORSE POWER Or half as much again as the combined connected load in ste?m and electricity in Vancouver today, a fact of great significance to local industeries Offices: 603-610 Carter-Cotton Bldg. Phone: Seymour 4770 WESTERN CANADA POWER CO., Ltd. R. F. HAYWARD, General Manager JOHN MONTGOMERY, Contract Aj-eut P. 0. Drawer 1418 Vancouver, B.C 4 \\ * mini 1111111111111 *��������� - ..-..;..;..>.~-...-r---^i~>-:*+* *��������� 4< t-H -. I I 11' I t ���������! -M' H-I1H1!.H- <-**---.---:--:-+-:*-:*-:->-:-->:--:-->->-:-->-:--w* <-++* ������:**:������������������:* :-:-:-:---->*;-*>-:-:~;. n <��������� ���������_ H uillHM _������������������!<_*���������! tl t I >Mli imilll !���������+' THE WESTERN CALL Friday. September 12,1913 ��������� tut t ��������������� n n n i' ii 9* mu n if ; The Successful Firms : ;' Advertise. WHY? ;��������� >MIIMIIIIIIlllll'tlllHt ' cTMt PLEASANT South Vancouver Plans Publicly Owned Electrical Plant ONE HUNDRED PER CENT SHYLOCKS (Continued from Page 1) bonus of $1,600 for four months. Not only was the scoundrel not satisfied with taking a mortgage on property, but he took a conveyance of every bit of property each member of the family had'. Even then he was not satisfied, for when the lady was ready to pay him off he exacted further fees and charges, and this man presumes to be a Christian man. At any rate, he is a big church member in one of the largest churches in this city. Yours truly, CONSTANT BEADER. Vancouver, B. C, Sept. 9, 1913. The above communication is one of many along similar lines. We are preparing a statement about this \"100 per cent, bank official,\" and when in proper shape it will be published, in all probability in our next issue. We also intend to touch up some other iniquitous financial transactions along this line.���������Ed. Alderman Mahon Doesjof Retract I Means to Criticize the General Hospital aa Long as He Has Need, He 8aya. Aid. C. E. Mahon, who has been sued by the General Hospital for alleged libel and slander, baaed on statements made before1 the City Council aa to the management of tbe institution. Speaking of the matter on Monday he declared that he did not believe the hospital authorities had investigated the case aa they aald they had. \"As recently aa thia morning,\" said the alderman, \"I have spoken to the man, Mr. R. A. Piper, whose case I commented on. and he tells me that he knows of ho Investigation conducted hy the hospital management concerning him. \"The hospital la evidently trying to muzzle the aldermen of the City Council and all future City Councils in an effort to prevent them justly criticizing the General Hoapital or any other institution receiving grants from time to time. \"I intend to criticize the hospital aa long aa I have anything to criticize it about There have been timjes before when I have refrained, but I don't intend to keep anything back now.\" WHAT THBHB4SOT FABB HAS A00OHFW8WBO HI CWrUVWAUP 3y Patar Witt (Cleveland, Ohio, Traction Commissioner.) On tbe morning of November first, 1906, witli Tom L* Johnson at the controller, tne first tnree- cent car line in Cleveland began operation on Penison avenue. From that day until March 1, -1910, as franchise rights expired on street after another, new lines were gradually placed on a three-cent fare basis. On the first of March, 1910, the street railroad settlement, known as the Tayler grant, went into effect, and an initial fare of three cents, with a penny charge for a transfer, was installed on all city lines. Fifteen months later, on June 1, J9U, this rate of fare bad proved so profitable tbat tbe rate was reduced to flat three-cent fare, witb free transfers. Even this rate of fare has been found to be in excess of tbe actual needs for operating expenses and fixed charges, and as a result tbe city was confronted on May first of tbis year with the alternative of still further improving the service or going to two and a half cent-fare. The s'treet car situation in Cleveland may, therefore, be epitomized as follows: Three-cent fare, with free transfers, unrivalled day service and excellent rush hour service, in well-ventilated, well-heated and well-lighted cars, running on as good a roadbed as can be found in any city in the country with few or no exceptions and operated by the highest-paid, best-treated trainmen in the United States, is an actual, persistent and permanent reality on exhibition 24 hours a day in tbe sixth city in America, witb a population, including its environs, of three-quarters of a million inhabitants. It would be going far afield to give a full account of tbe many ramifications of Cleveland street railroad history. Sufficient it is, for the information of other American cities, to state the three fundamental principles upon which a settlement was effected between the city and the company, whereby both parties are mutual beneficiaries. They are: 1. The best railroad transportation at cost, consistent with the security of the property. 2. The largest powers of regulation in the interest of public service. 3. A fair, fixed and certain rate of return on the investment. The car-rider's gains under tbis arrangement have already been indicated���������excellent service at three cents. From the standpoint of the stock and bondholder, the situation has been equally happy. Not a dividend has been passed, not an interest pay- ment suspended. In fact, an indispensable element of the ordinance is that stock shall regularly yield 6 per cent, and bonds the stipulated interest of 5 per cent. Since tbe Tayler settlement became effective, the company has paid taxes on its full valuation: Tbere is no inducement for tax-dodging, as the* company is secured its profits. A liberal excise tax to the state government and a corporation tax to the federal government are also paid, while the company bears the cost of city supervision of its management and operation (about $45,000 per annum), and shares 5 per cent of the burden of maintaining tbe state public utilities commission. The company is a generous employer. The fate of wages for motormen and conductors is 30 cents an hour (27 cents for the first year), and the average for the system, about 29 cents an hour, is considerably higher than the average rate in the United States, whether for unionized systems or not. Vancouver Miton (Continued from page 1) sociation would be glad to have the aid of tbe officials in charge of the above work and results, with a view to distributing diplomas wisely and with due proportions to all of the departments and schools represented. And just here I might suggest that the superintendent, Mr. Gordon, is the right man to give the very guidance that is required in this matter. The grounds around the Exhibition buildings have been wonderfully improved this past year, and reflect great credit on the management and Board of Directors. These men have given a lot of good time to a good cause, and they did so for the sake of the public. The Exhibition is the property of the people and not of tbe Directors, who are voluntary public servants, in a capacity similar to that of the Park .Commissioners, the Library Board, and the School Board. If there be a gain, as usually has been the case, the gain goes to the improvement of the grounds. If there be a loss, the citizens meet it in the end, as they have always met every just call in the past with a business-like spirit. I may just whisper here that there is surely some considerable financial loss this year A. D. 1913. How much I know not, and am nearly afraid to ask how great is that loss. Yet in spite of rain and loss, the Board will go straight to work for the Exhibition of 1914, and carry along the plans of the greater Exhibit of 1915 at the same time, with a more fervent spirit than ever. These men who have stood by the ship, since it was first launched five years ago, are just the men to remain by their post through storm or shine, and make success their servant. DROWNS IN 8TILL CREEK. Arthur Hill, Employee of Spencer's, Met Death Sunday. Slipping from a log in Still Creek, Burnaby, on Sunday afternoon, Arthur Hill, aged 21, of Twenty-fifth Avenue and Main Street, Vancouver, was drowned in about eight feet of water. Hill was an employee of Messrs. David Spencer ������_ Co., and on Sunday afternoon was bathing with two companions in Still Creek. None of the youths could swim and, according to tbe story told to tbe Burnaby police by A. J. Wicks and Percy Chatfield of Vancouver, Hill's companions, they all three' got on a log and commenced rolling it in the water. At the point where Hill slipped from the log the water is from eight to ten feet deep, with the bottom covered with weeds. Montreal, Sept 8.���������Lady Shaugh nessy underwent an operation on Sat urday at the Royal Victoria Hospital, following an illness which developed suddenly last week. Today she was reported doing well and progressing satisfactorily. Doctors Armstrong, Roddick and Keenan operated. Nfcljhto Editor Call���������Aid. White, in accepting the nomination for the Council vacancy, at the Ratepayers' Association, Ward 6, on Friday evening, gave some pathetic details of the hardships of married men who have lost their Jobs In the corporation. The civic finance committee, notwithstanding the dictum of the solicitor that it waa Illegal, have handed the Progress Club 115.000 from the public funds (avenue of expenditure, salaries and trips). Tbe defense ia \"Advertising.\" Thia is not a seaside resort or a town in vaudeville; and tbe corporation bave no power to spend a cent on it; a by-law haa been passed, and is in operation, providing, for show and exhibition purposes. In! addition, the stream of capital, enterprise and settlers was flowing into this city hefore thei Progress Club had any existence. \" Thia is a contrast and study in fair play: At a weekly luncheon off the puhlic funds, Professor Loquacity, expert on \"Moonshines,\" will give an address on the* nearest way to the luminary. Tramping along the New Westminster road, a man, bis wife and four kids, wltb aad hearts, looking for a shack, compelled to leave the home built up in tbe yeara, befcauee tbe father had been discharged from bis employment in the corporation; no money to pay bis wages. If there is an ounce of grit tn tbe citizens, tbey will call upon tbe Progress Club to band back the money, and if there is any status of character and principle In tbe \"institution\" it will be done; but if it is not so, tbe pulling of tbe blinds and tbe closing of Ita doors* will be for the betterment of Vancouver. Such unworthy actions in the course and conduct of public affairs, aa men feasting, yarning and skipping over tbe country attending conventions, on schemes for which the City of Vancouver haa as much use as a cow has for a sidepocket, and at the public expense. Is calculated to damage the confidence of financial interests in the city and prolong the money stringency. At a meeting of citizens, it was resolved to operate in the formation of a Civic Reform Association, with objects���������inter alia the conservation of public funds. Pending arrangements for an inaugural meeting, -citizens ln sympathy will please communicate with P. O. Box 1066. W. PORTEOUS JACK. POLICE COMMENDED. Captain Nicholson Thinks Terminal City Force a Credit to Community. Captain C. H. Nicholson, manager of tbe C. T. P. steamship service, who has returned from an extended tour to eastern cities, has come to the conclusion that the Vancouver police force will favorably compare with any of the forces in the large eastern cities. Captain Nicholson visited Buffalo, Detroit, New York and other American points and has arrived at the view that Vancouver's police are a better looking, better set-up, more soldierlike and politer aggregation jthan the forces in the East Blushes from the force are now in order. _������ WANTED TO RENT A modern, seven-roomed house, well located, removed from business centre, near car line. Apply 2404 Westminster Road. MT. PLEASANT EVANGELISTIC MEETING. Mr. R. McMurdo, of Chicago, will conduct special meetings at corner of Main street and Sixth avenue, September 14th to 30th. All are cordially invited. Large Cucumbers 5c each Cauliflower, 15c Cabbage, - 10c New Beets, 2 bunches 5c PEACHES If you want Good Fruit for Preserving Buy them early. They may get cheaper but they won't be as good. Blackberries, per bas. 15c Lg. Cantaloupes, 2 for 25c Fancy Tomatoes, 15c lb. Tragedy Plums, per bas. 60c Burberry Plums, per bas. 40c Kenwick Plums, per bas. 40c Fruit Jars Mason Jars, per dozen pints, - 70c Mason Jars, per dozen quarts, - 85c Patent Jelly Glasses, per dozen, - 45c Rubber Rings, per dozen, - 5c Tops for every kind of Jar. New Potatoes, 18 lbs. 25c Lg. Bananas, per doz. 30c Pie Apples Large Gallon Tins, reg. 40c, per tin 30c Saturday only. GrapeJuice, \" 25c Ginger Ale, best, 3 bottles 25c LimeJuice,btl.25c Raspberry Vin'gr. per bottle 20c eggo Baking: Powder Large tins, reg. 70c, per tin 60c Saturday only. Toilet Paper, per roll 5c, Panshine, - 3 tins 25c Quaker Peas, 2 tins 25c String Beans, 2 tins 25c Quaker Corn, 2 tins 25c Ifa-iY's Grocery 2333 Plain Street Phone Pair. 935 OUR MARKET SPECIALS Local Lamb, Legs 25c Loins, 22c Shoulders, 15c Fresh Loins Pork, 22c Shoulder Roast Pork, X8c Prime Bibs Beef, 20c Sirloin Roast, - - 22c Choice Pot Roast, 15c Halibut - - - - 8c Eastern Township Butter, 3 lbs. for $1.00 Salmon, 35c each A. line line of Fresh Cooked Meats always on hand. Kamloops Vancouver Nest Harket-1849 Main Street No Qollvory Sanitary Phonei Fairmont 621 NoOrodlt 1 ft girt jMtkt Nit* tit tf all tiptius tf Mlmy nd bttk* kitplig. We have the Goods at Prices You Like Saturday Spoolalm P������r lb per lb. Fresh Local Veal Roasts 25c to 30c Sirloin Kout - - - - - 25c Choice Pot Boast - -*12^c-15c Choice Cuts Round Steak 20c-22c Best Table Butter 3 lbs. $1.00 Ranch Eggs, 35c doz., 3 doz. $1.00 Kipper* . Finnan Haddie Freah Smoked Salmon Local Lamb, Legs 25c Loins 25c Shoulders - - 16c Pig Pork, Legs & Loins 20c to 25c Choice Rolled Roasts, 20c to 25c Fresh Dressed Cbix ��������� 25c to 30c Fresh Leaf Lard Good Lard - - - 15c - 2 lbs. 25c -121-2cperlb. - 12 l-2c par lb. 15c per lb. Large Labrador Herricsa ��������� each 6c IMPORTANT I S_SS������?5riSe������Ten aww CTenr *\"*- Chicken Halibut - Freeh Salmon Smoked Halibut - 6c per pa> perlb.l2}������c 20c per lb. Save yoar 2513 Mi Street, it. Broadway Tbf Placa tha* Treat* Yoa Rlcht Tfcte I* aa ladepeaaeat Market -FVida2fiBSegt������22berl2^1913i THE WESTERN GALL ������l llll Ull III I IHI 11*11it I If You Help Your District j ; You also Help Yourself ' il I III II 111*111 u i m i imo*1 *ff.*f*t. Issued ������very Friday at 2408 Waatmla- ���������tar Road, one-half block north of Broadway. Phone Fairmont 1140. Vdltor, H. H. Steven*; lfanacer, Geo. m. Odium. ���������ahauilyMoai $1.00 per year. 60 casta tor alz months; 26 cents per three months. Changes of ada. must be la toy Tuesday evenlnf each week to insure insertion in followins issue. Notices ot births, deaths aad -.ages inserted free of charge. CHURCHES Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Cor. Tenth Ave. and Quebec St Preaching Services���������11 a.m. and .:������������������ p.m. 8unday School at 2:20 p.m. Paitor. Bev. A. F. Bak������r.:������-14th Ave., last CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Cor. 10th Ave. aad Laurel St Services���������Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:10 p.m. Sunday School at 2:20 p.m. Be v. Geo. Welch. B. A.. Pastor, llth Ave. W. h-hsomot. mt. plkasant church Cor. 10th Ave. and Ontario. Services���������Preaching at 11 ,a.m. and M 7:. J p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class at 2:20 p.m. Rev.W. J. Sipprell, B.A., D.D./Pastor Parsonage, 122 llth Ave. W. Tele. Fairmont 1441. Alert Ad-alt Bible Class of Mona* tala View Methodist Church meet* at 2.80 even* Sunday. Visitors will be made welcome. 8. Johnston, president Mt. Pleasant Evangelistic Meeting Oddfellows' Hall Mr. J. M. Oarnie, evangelist, of New York, will conduct special meetings on Sunday a 3:15 and 7:80. All are cordially Invited. THOS. KINDUCYSIDES. Becy. 42S6 John St, 8o. Vancouver. Cor. ST. MICHAEL'8 CHURCH Broadway. andPrlnco Bdward St in* Prayer at, 11 e-p. ��������� Iblt class et 2:|t _ r. * *d_ *Pi Services���������Morning Prawr at. 11 a-Wi \" ��������� ~ m Sunday Scbool and p.nt Evening Prayer at 7:20 p.m. Holy communion every Sunday at! e.m. * '-* ���������~ 2rd Sundays at ir ~ and 1st and lrd_8undays at il ��������������������� Rev. OT H* Wilson. Rector story, Cor. 1th Avj^ sod Iftjpc* ward St Tal ��������� Fairmont 40I-L- OEPAIt COTTAGE PRESBYTERIAN 0������UHC������ Rev.'J. O. Madill, Pastor. 8ervicet-U a.m.. 7:80 p.m. U a. m.- \"Calebs Wanted.\" 7.80 p. m-M Thecendleof the Ixnrd.^' The pastor will preach et both ter* vices. ' Carnegie Free Ubrary Branch No. 7 is located in Gordon's Drug Store, Cor Main St. and 17thAvenue. Cards from the If tin Ubrary honored here. Around Vancouver NORTH VANCOUVER. The Dominion Government have sent a cheque of 111,274.20 to the city, final payment on old city hall site where poetoffice now stands. ��������� ��������� ��������� The council have confirmed the choice of police quarters, until further arrangement, in the Allan Block, corner of Flrat Avenue and St. George Street e e e Rev. Mr. Hooper of St John's Anglican Church preached to the Sixth Field Royal Engineers on Sunday morn* ing. About fifty uniformed men attended. ��������� e ��������� The anniversary services of St Stephen's Church took place on Sunday last, Rev. Dr. MacKay conducting the morning service, and Prof. Pldgeon that of the evening. ��������� ��������� * The Railway Commission of Canada have instructed the Canadian Pacific Railway Company to complete! the North Shore branch from Port Moody to North Vancouver within a year. e e * Miss Maud Davis of Wingham, Ont, who has been spending the summer in Vancouver, has been renewing her acquaintance with Mrs. F. Wheeler and Mrs. A. J. Kennedy of thiB city and formerly of Ontario. ��������� ��������� ��������� A fire broke out ln the motor shed at the rear of the factory ef the North Vancouver Lumber Company on Wednesday afternoon. It destroyed the motor which had juat been Installed. As It was quickly extinguished the loss waa comparatively small . . . Miss Ada Morden, daughter of Mr. G. Morden, editor of the \"North Shore Press.\" was married to Dr. Smith of New Westminster on Tuesday evening at the home of her father. Tbe ceremony waa performed by Rev. M Scbllchter. The couple left for Prince Rupert and later will visit the Sound cities. CENTRAL pARK AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. idi vim and vitality, ���������vert i new man. Stoitiptopwtimt^;mtorM handicap; 75 yard Ufed������BA������SM|lng race; 76 yard 1 *w-****-**P*������ *_v**yryT- ***w **~ ���������\"t**f Sold at Campbell's Drug Store Cor. Hastings and Granville 8ts. Vancouver, B.C. |������9CT*]n>������-grOWPM 09 099* MT. PLEASANT LODGE NO. If I p.m..la Meets I.O.O.F. every Tuesday at hall, Westminster Pleasant Siourifng brethren oordlaTly Invited to attend. 3. C Devb. N. O., 12U Bomar Street 3. He-Woo. V. G.. 26M Mete 8treet. _ Tbos. SwraU. Bee. See.. ������U Seventh Ave. 9. boundary line between Point Grey and. South Vancouver. e ��������� ��������� It is reported that the council are communicating with the B. C. E. R. regarding the extension of the line along Dunbar Street and in a south* easterly direction along the tide fronts to Eburne for the convenience of any manufacturers that may start along the mouth of the raser near Eburne. ��������� ��������� ��������� The marriage took place on Wed* nesday evening of Miss Florence Lily Stillman to Mr. Walter Cheater Findlay of Vancouver City. Rev. R. F. Stillman, brother of the bride, performed the ceremony. The bride wore a dress of pale blue silk and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses. Little Miss Ruth Btillman, niece of the bride, who was flower girl, wore pale blue silk. The wedding, which took place at the home of the bride's brother, waa a very quiet one, being attended by only the immediate relatives and friends. After luncheon Mr. and Mrs. Findlay left on the night boat for Victoria and Seattle. They will reside on their return at }979 Charles Street ��������� e ��������� Field Day at Point Grey The first annual field day of the Point Grey Municipal Athletic Club took place at Oak Street Park on Saturday afternoon of laat week. Although a number of the events were confined to Point Grey, the remainder were open to, employees of the four municipalities, Point Grey, Burnaby. Richmond and South Vancouver, but unfortunately jthe last- named two failed to send any representatives, and Point Grey and Burnaby divided among them the spoils of the meeting. There waa a valuable assortment of prises, most of them being of a useful character, and at tbe conclusion of tbe sports, Mrs. Churchill, wife of the reeve, made the distribution, being Introduced by Mr- Thomaa Proctor, J. p. Cheers were then given for Mrs. Churchill, on the call of Mr. Proctor. In the evening a banquet was held at the Eburne Hotel, under the presidency of Councillor Cunllffe. Mr. R. J. Roche proposed the sister municipalities, emphasising the advantages of the employees Joining together in such meetings as the sports they had just held, and expressed the hope tbat future gatherings would be even more successful. Tbe toast of tbe ladles was then given by Mr. Mclntyre of Burnaby. A resolution of thanks to the Reeve and all who had given prizes for competition, proposed by Councillor Cunllffe, was loudly cheered. Expressions ot regret at tbelr inability to be present at the sports and banquet were received from race for ladies; 120 yard flat race Reeve McGregor of Burnaby and blind man's walk- Reeve Bridge of Richmond, who both human wheelbarrow [wished tbe meeting every success. race; 2 mile running race; 50 yard! Reeve Churchill heartily congratu- The Show opens Wednesday. September 17, and promises to be unusually attractive. Judging in all sections will start at 1 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday; poultry at 9 a.m. Many attractions are assured. Sports will be a feature. 8portt. Amateur sports at Central Park Agricultural Association on September 20,1913: 220 yards, flat race handicap; 100 yards, fiat race, handicap for boys of 16 years and under; 75 yards, flat race handicap for girls 16 years of age and under; 2 mile walking match, heel and to*_; 50 yard egg and spoon A PIONEER CITIZEN AND WELL KNOWN PRINTER PASSES AWAY The death of George Frederick Timms, a pioneer citizen of Vancouver, occurred at his home in South Vancouver at 1:25 a. m., Thursday, 4th inst. The late Mr. Timms, who was a foreman printer by trade, was born in London, Eng., in 1864, arriving in Vancouver about eighteen years ago, having previously resided a like space of time in Toronto. Cancer was the cause of death, and the end came after an illness of about nine months. After arriving on the Coast the deceased identified himself with the printing business, which bore his name, but of late years he had been in charge of the composing room in a local* concern. Until recently he had been devoting his spare time to choral and band music, having had charge of the Mount Pleasant Band a few years ago. In public life the late Mr. Timms had served the Municipality of South Vancouver in the capacity of school trustee and after wards as councillor. Besides a widow, deceased leaves three sons, Carl F., Max A. and George, as well as three daughtsrs, Mrs. Lough McDougall, Millie and Elsie. A father and mother are also left to mourn his loss. The funeral took place from the residence, 3268 Knight street, at 2:30 p. m. Saturday, and the remains were buried in the family plot in Mountain View Cemetery. The Sons of England and the I. T. U. were in charge of the ceremonies. Phrenology x And Palmistry MRS. YOUNQ (Formerly of Montreal) OJVtfs Praotloal Adwkf On Business Adaptation, Health and Marriage. 805 Granville Street, Corner Robson Hours: 10 a. m. to 9 p. m flat race for ladles over 16 years; 75 yard flat race handicap for boys over 16 years; 200 yard men's undress race; tilting the bucket; 150 yard funny dressed handicap; potato race and 50 yard thread and needle race for both sexes. Apply for entries to L. F. Rawdon, Central Park, or W. Brett, Collingwood East, not later than Friday, September 19. ��������� ��������� e H. H. Stevens^ M.P., addressed a large meeting of members ot the Board of Trade of North Vancouver on Wednesday evening. Development work ln Greater Vancouver naturally formed the basis of much that was spoken of. Mr. Stevens described the plans' for the great dry dock, which ls to be one of the greatest works of its kind on the seaboard of the North American continent Four millions, he said, will be expended in the building of this dock, which will accommodate the largest vessels on the Pacific, and vessels will be able to enter the dock at all phases of the tide. Arrangements are being entered into, continued Mr. Stevens, with the Amalgamated Engineering Company, and a report will be presented in a short time. When the contract is let, time limitations will be set and I will then be in a position to say how long the work will take. Mr. Stevens spoke of having secured a changed plan for the dredging of the First Narrows whereby the government would make the channel 1400 feet wide and 35 feet deep instead of 1200 feet wide and 30 feet deep. I have obtained, added the speaker, >350,000 subsidy instead of $200,000, wbich he had been asked to secure for the Second Narrows bridge project. lated tbe newly formed club upon the success that had attended the first gathering of the kind to be held among the district municipalities and tbe committee upon the manner in which the sports had been carried through. He thought lt was a fine thing to bave such a field day of sports and said that in presenting the chal lenge cup for intermunlcipal competi tion his idea was that It would en courage these meetings in which the employees of the four municipalities would gather together in friendly rlv airy. Councillors Wllbers of South Van couver; Stride of Burnaby, and Muni cipal Engineer Clement of South Vancouver also expressed their appreciation. The former suggested that the government should.take an active part ln furthering athletics and Councillor Stride hoped the time would not be far distant when Burnaby would be able to return the Invitation for a sports meeting on the athletic ground they were preparing in Central Park. Messrs. Short, J. R. Wilson, Mclntyre, Black, Hill, Roche and Thornton assisted in the harmony of the evening, while Mr. Eade acted as accompanist TO ASH VANCOUVER W. Ij. Clark, aa author, lecturer and teacher of international fame, is to visit Vancouver* and will deliver a series of Addresses on live Topics, that will be of interest to all up-to- date people. The addresses are to be given in Ht. Pleasant Metho. dist Church, commencing on Sunday. The public is cordially invited- Following is the programme: SUNDAY U a.m., M Father and Mother.\" 3 p.m., For Men��������� ���������'������������������ Nature and Manhood.\" 7 p.m., \"Son and Daughter.\" MONDAY U a.m., Public Schools. 4 p.m., For girls under 14 years��������� f\" Why Boys Grow.\" 8 p.m., For everybody-' 'Success\" TUESDAY 11 a.m., Collegistes or High Sch'te 4 p.m.. For Girls under 14 yeara��������� ��������� \"The beautiful in life/' 8 p.m., For older Boys and Men��������� \"Developing Forces.\" WEDNESDAY U a.m., Colleges or Universities. 3 p.m., For Women��������� \" Today's Opportunity.\" 8 p.m., For everybody��������� \" Home and its enemies,\" White Slavers and others. THURSDAY 4 p.m., For Young Men of High School age���������\"Youth into Manhood.\" 8 p.m., A Message to Mer��������� \"The Power that Builds.\" FRIDAY 4 p.m., For Young Women��������� \"True Visions.\" 8 p.m., Final meeting for everybody���������\"The Needs of the hour\" SOUTH VANCOUVER. 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For Rent Cards at this Office ��������� 't^y^^u^?���������'y^'^���������^^-',^^^n^���������.���������^r^rv-rr: '-^isrvrrzvtzj*}*: ,H._r,*;:l*'.*C\",TK'T-������iv-j-'.-rwrt������*^^ ��������� ��������� i WM.Vs���������V *.���������!> TS1!_ ������������������ - *: ~i-*������a--****W-'~'-**<^**-*-~^ THB WESTERN CALL. Friday. September 12,1913 My L. ae>y of Doubt P/KFflSHj ^tau_r1h_B_f) deep subtlety of Peter, renoe. He sees all things, things, and reveals nothing.\" MA discovery already made.\" \"No, barely glimpsed; no short acquaintance such as yours has been codld ever serve to reveal the character of Peter. Since babyhood he has been my monitor and guide, and still he remains to me a silent mystery.\" \"An old servant?\" \"Tes, born to the position, his father serving before him. There is no doubt in my mind but what he knew of this secret passage before Eric and I were born. Not that he has ever confessed as much, yet I am convinced our discovery of lt brought no surprise to Peter. Wbat do you suppose his age to ber My mind reverted to that expressionless face without a wrinkle in it, to that totally bald head, and my answer was the merest guess.. \"Oh, possibly fifty.\" \"I told you you were far from knowing Peter,\" she laughed. \"He is seventy-two, and, would you believe it, until this war came, was never ten miles from this spot.\" * \"And since?\" recalling the events of the night before. ; \"He has made it his duty to attend me; he has become my shadow. From\" the humdrum experience of a respect* able house servant he has become the Very spirit of reckless adventure*-!.* has Journeyed to New York, to Trenton, to Philadelphia, to���������\" \"Night rl������ng with Hessian foragers,\" I broke in, \"disguised In a Banger's uniform.\" \"Well, yes,\" she dimpled quietly; ���������Vren that\" t waited for something more, some explanation of what all this concealed. ' Tea trust me with so much,\" I ventured, when sbe continued silent, 'It would seem as tf you might tell me even more.\" \"I cannot perceive whereby any further confession would *erve you. Yet I have not refused to answer any question surely. It is hardly safe for us to remain here so long, and yet if there be something you wish to ask���������\" 'Too could scarcely expect me to be entirely without curiosity. 1 bave been captured on the highway, brought bere a prisoner, and held under guard all night I supposed myself in British bands, only to discover that yoa have again Intervened to - save me. 'Surely there must be a key to all tbls, mystery. If, as I suspect, it was your brother, Eric, who led tbe attack on me, baving mistaken me for another, then wbat was his purpose? And what ibas become of Eric?\" ���������' She wrinkled her brows in perplexity, ber hands nervously clasping tbe back of a chair. \"It Is like being cross-examined by a lawyer. Perhaps if the secret was all my own I might freely confide lt to you. I do not promise I would, but I might As it is, I do not yet know you quite well enough. I believe you to be Major Lawrence, that you are all you represent yourself, but I am pledged to silence, and the lives of others depend upon my keeping faith. You cannot urge me to do what I deem wrong?\" \"No; I shall always believe in you.\" \"I thank you for that,\" and her hand was extended frankly; \"I would reveal one of the mysteries of last night if I was not fearful it might cost me your respect\" \"How could that be possible?\" . \"Because it might appear to you tbat I had been unwomanly. My own conscience Is clear, for my purpose exonerates me, tat this you might fall to understand unless I made fuller ex* planatlon than is now possible. I havw a duty which cannot be betrayed.\" I gazed into her eyes, her hand still ln mine, conscious that her cheeks were flushing. It wm Impossible for, me to conoeive of her performing an unwomanly action. \"I prefer to ask nothing,\" I said frankly, ItKhooah I should never mle- jaooftrue anything yoa might care to jaajr.\" ! 1 think yon suspect already, and I Bald far rather tell yoa the truth than have you learn lt ln some war. The lieutenant of light wbo attacked yoa last night not my brother.\" not Eric? And yet yoa knew fcicar . Terr w������U, indeed,\" ber ������_t������ taDlng, It was myself.\" CHAPTER XV, Entombed. I bad not suspected lt; however ob* rvlous lt may appear now to those who ������������������read this tale, the possibility that she Sbad been masquerading in ac officer's innlform. indulging ln warlike deeds, (bad never once occurred to me. She [Was so thoroughly feminine that ber acknowledgment came as a distinct Shook. I had. it Is true, seen suffl- at U_e to be of charitable mind, and yet tbere was that within me which Instantly revolted. 8he read all this ln my face, hut fronted me without the quiver of an eyelash, firmly, withdrawing her band. \"It is easy to perceive yoar disapproval,\" she said more coldly, \"but I have no further explanation to make. I am sorry to have you think ill of me, but I felt that perhaps you might realise my action was Justified.\" \"It is not that,\" I hastened to explain, ashamed of myself. \"I have not lost faith ln you. But I was brought up In a strict school; my mother was almost puritanical in her rules of conduct and I have never entirely outgrown ber conception of feminine limitations. I am sure you have only done what is right and womanly. Do not permit my first, surprise to end onr friendship.\" : \"That is for you to determine. Major Lawrence. I havo confessed, and thus cleared my conscience of deceit Some day you may. also learn the cause of my action, but in the meantime it must bear your disapproval However, we need discuss the matter no longer���������\" ���������, She sprang to the door, and glanced but into the hall, stepping back once more as Peter appeared. His eyes^ swept the room in silent observation.\" \"Captain Grant and the two officers witb him have concluded their meal. Mistress Claire,\" he announced calmly, \"and one of them has gone for a file of soldiers to begin the search of the house.\" \"Very, well, Peter; go back and assist them. I will see to the safe concealment of Major Lawrence.\" He bowed graciously, and disappeared. \"Yoa have not given me your pardon,\" I implored as oar eyes again met \"Tbere is nothing to pardon to my knowledge. I respect ybu because of your sense of propriety, bat we cannot talk longer now. Yoa mast enter the passage at once.\" ������������������You- will give me your band first?\" \"Gladly,\" and I felt Its Urn pressure, her face brightened bf a smile. \"Now let us remember rather tbe danger, the necessity of concealment, ahd not delay too long. Wait a moment, major; is it true you absolutely trust me?\" \"It certainly is.\" \"I am going to put that to the test You have p'jkers you desire to give at once int6 tbe hands ot General 'Washington. You may be detained here some time, but I bave with me an Indian who could take tbem across the Delaware tonight It is not the first time he has made that journey. Will yoa confide them to me?\" Our eyes were looking directly into each other. I may have hesitated an ���������instant confused by the unexpected request, yet there was something in the expression of the girl's face which swept doubt swiftly aside. Without a word I took them from an inner pock- jet and gave them to her. The red lips smiled, the blue eyes brightening. \"Tonepah shall leave within the hour,\" she promised, thrusting the email packet into the bosom of her dress. \"Now step within, major, and I -will close the door.\" I did as she requested, hearing tbe click of the lock behind me, and being as instantly plunged into dark* ness. I waited a moment my foot upon the first narrow stair, listening. No sound reached me from without, and, with her animated face still before me ,1a memory, I began to slowly feel my ���������way down the circular staircase. There was nothing dangerous about the passage, but with only tbe bare stone wall to touch with the hand I was obliged to grope along blindly. The huge chimney had evidently been erected merely for concealment, and I mar* rveled at the ingenuity' of its construction. I failed to count the steps, but II went around and -around so many tames, pressed against the smooth waU, that I knew I must be well below jthe basement of the bouse before I finally stood at the bottom. I groped forward ln the intense darkness, feel- Hat with outstretched hands. The first {object encountered was a rough table, ithe surface of which I explored, dis* 'ooverln* thereon a candlestick with flint and steel beside lt With relief 1 struck a spark, and a yellow flame jMvsaled my surroundings. ������ Wbat I saw was a low room some itttesa feet square, the walls and roof apparently of stone securely mortared, the only exit the narrow circular stain. The floor was of earth. Opposite me was a bunk slightly elevated, containing a blanket or two, and a fairly comfortable chair built from a barrel. An old coat and hat hung from a nail at the head of the bunk. On a shelf near by was an earthen crock, and two candles, and beneath this, on the floor, was a sawed-ofl gun and two pistols, with a small supply of powder and balls, the former wrapped in an oUed cloth. It was In truth a gloomy, desolate hole, al* though dry enough. For want of something better to do I went over and picked up the pistols; the lock of one was broken, but the other seemed serviceable, and, after snapping the flint, I loaded the weapon, and slipped it into my pocket Somehow its pos* session yielded me a new measure of courage, although I had no reason to suppose I would be called upon to use jthe ancient relic. There was little to examine, but I tramped about nervously, tapping the walls, and convincing myself of their solidity, and, finally, tired by thia useless exercise, seated myself in the chair. It was like being buried In a tomb, not a sound reaching my strained ears, but at last the spirit of depression vanished, and my mind began to grapple with the problems con* fronting me. Heaven alone knows bow long I remained there motionless, my mind elsewhere, drifting Idly backward to the old horns*, reviewing the years of war that bad transformed me from boy to man as though by some magic. The silence and loneliness caused me to become restless. I could not entirely throw off the sense of being buried alive ln this dismal hole. I wondered if there was any way of escape, lf that secret door was not locked and unlocked only from without A desire to ascertain led me to take candle in hand, and climb the circular staircase, examining the wall as I passed upward. The Interior of the chimney revealed nothing. While I felt convinced there must also be a 'false fireplace on the first floor,* so aB to carry out the deception, the dim candle light made no revealment of its iposltlon. I could Judge very nearly where it should appear, and I sounded the wall thereabout carefully both above and below without result Nor did any noise reach me to disclose a thinness of partition. Convinced of the solidity of the wall at this spot, I continued higher until I came to the end of the passage. To my surprise the conditions here were practically the same. Had I not entered at tbis point I could never have been convinced that there was an opening, trom within it defied discovery, for nothing confronted my eyes but mortared Btone. I was sealed in helplessly, but for the assistance of friends without; no effort on my part could ever bring release. Yet I went over the rough surface again before retracing my steps down to the room below. All this must have taken fully an hour of time, and the strain of disappointment left me tired, as though I had done a day's work. I can hardly conceive that I slept and yet I certainly lost consciousness, for when I aroused myself I was in pitch darkness. I felt dazed, bewildered, but as my band felt the edge of the table I comprehended where I wai, and what had occurred. Groping about, I found flint and steel, and that last candle, which I forced into the candlestick. The tiny >e^ow flame was like a message from Ithe gods. How I watched it, every nerve tingling, as it burned lower and .lower. Would it last until help came, or was I destined to remain pinned up in the darkness of this ghastly grave? Why, I must bave been there for hours���������hours. The burning out of the 'candles proved that. Surely I could .doubt no longer this was a trick, a cowardly, cruel trick! If help had 'been coming it would bave reached me before this. The day must have passed, and much of the night Grant and his .party would have marched away long before this on the road to Philadelphia. What could have occurred, then, to prevent Peter or the girl from set* ting me free? Could they have been forced Into accompanying the sol* idiers? Could they have forgotten? 'Could they deliberately leave me tbere to die? I My brain whirled with Incipient madness, as such questions haunted me which restored\" my' senses. I know I stared at the dim yellow flicker dully at first, and then with a swift r .turning consciousness which spurred my brain into activity. In that instant I hated, despised myself, rebelled at my weakness. Faith in Claire Mortimer came back to me in a flood of regret If she had failed, it was through no fault of hers, and I was no coward to lie there and rot without making a stern fight for life. When I was found, : those who came upon my body would .know that I died struggling, died as a ;man should, facing fate witb a smile, |with hands gripped In the contest 'The resolution served���������it was a spur -It Seemed as Though Those Walls, That Low Roof Were Crushing Me; as If the Close, Foul Air was Suffocating. -unceasingly. I lost faith ln everything, even her, and cursed aloud, hating the echoes of my own voice. It seemed as though those walls, tbat low roof, were crushing me, as lf the close, foul air was suffcating. I recall tearing open the front of my shirt to gain easier breath. I walked about beating with bare hands the rough ���������atone, muttering to myself words without meaning. Tbe candle had burned down until barely an inch remained. LAND NOTICES CHAPTER XVI. The Remains of Tragedy. It must hav