THE    LEADER
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ccting   and   rebuilding  all   kinde  of   machinery-       Misting u   manufactured.     Broken parts repaired and made as  good
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Heintzman & Co. Pianos
The Standard of Canada
W. J. PITMAN
Auto Carage Plumbing
iteam utut Hot, Water Heat-inir—Sheet Metal Work.

arm Air Furnaces
Repairs of ?i!l kinds.;   .
Harper-Cross Ltd.
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J. M. McLean
Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public
Prince. George B.C.
EARLY SNOWFALLS IN
NORTHERN B C  COMPEL
MINE WORK TO CEASE
Prince Rupert,. Sept. 27. — Early snowfalls' have compelled the .suspension of development work, which was to have continued for several months on the Bayview mining property at Stewart.'
"J.L. Stewart, of Victoria, who was .n charge of the work, is leaving for the south immediately, unable to carry out the work because^of early snowfalls in the hills atfu lack of pack horses.            J^~-
B. C. MILLS RECEIVE ORDERS ~' FROM BRITISH ADMIRALTY
Vuncouver,-B.C.,;.'Sept. 27. —The H. R. McMillan Export Co., of this city were awarded the order for .1,000,000 feet of lumber and ties for the Admiralty shipyards on^Sat-urday last. This order wilLgo forward at an early date on the Cough-lar   steamer,   "Margaret  Coughlan."
Although no word has been received from Mr. F. C. Wade, British Columbia commissioner in Great Britain, it is understood that the securing of the business to this province was due partly to his .urging that B. C. fir be used by the admiralty.
 Sept.    27. — The    City Council at its meeting last nig-lit <le-
iided to, apply at the next session of
he •Legislature   for   power to  combine into a single unit, the city coun-
iil,  school  board,   police commission and library commission    under    the
;ity council.
The plan is one suggested by Aid. A. E. Todd, formerly mayor of the City and father of the good roads movement throughout the Northwest.
VICTORIA WILL PAY
HIGHER SALARIES TO
POLICE  THAT  CITY
MRS. SMITH NOT A CANDIDATE.
Victoria, Sept. 28.—The -: definite announcement that Hon. Mary Ellen Smith, minister without portfolio in the Oliver cabinet, will not enter the federal field is received here as a HtroiJf^-lTHjute^o^he""Premier: Sh~e has been strongly influential in hav-ing-legislatio!i-enacted"bettering"con~ diti'ons for women and children in British Columbia and her work in the province has not been finished. During the coming session Hon. Mrs. Sniith is expected to .sponsor several important measures dealing with social questions.
Victoria, Sept. 27.—The city coun-:il at its meeting last night agreed ,o a compromise on the police commission's application whereby fifty-;wo members of the Victoria police force will receive an • increase of $7.50 a month payable as. from April 1,.
MRS. AGNEW, DOCTOR'S WIFE
AT WILLIAMS LAKE, DIES
Williams Lake, Sept. 27.—A sad loss to this community oeurred last night in the death of Mm. Ve'rar Agnew, wife of the-resident doctor, after about three week's illness.
She was a capable nurse and a great help to the doctor in all his work. /They served through the construction of^£he P.G.E. on this section. JJer death will be felt through-out/tlie district.                         <
CONTRACT'LET FOR OIL
RILLING NEAR TERRACE
Prince Rupert, Sept. 27.—grilling for oil in Terrace-will commence immediately on the claim of J. Anderson "and associates near the railway. The. contract for a 1,200-foot well has been let to Boyle Brothers, of Spokane.
SECTION   MAN   KILLED.
Mons, B.C., Sept. 27.—A section man by the name of Berque was killed oh the P.G.E. near here on Saturday. He was walking on the tracks when-the freight superintendent here came, along on his gasoline speeder, heading south, and ran Berque down. The body was takei to Squamish where an inquest wil be held.
SMITHERS FIRE.
Smithers, Sept. 27. — Fire which broke out here at 8.30 last night, des-i-oyed the Royal Hotel, owned by D. A. McRae, and the Hotel Cecil, owned by Mrs. J. Yohn. Both were large structures and adjoined the ball park on the east side of the town". The buildings were totally destroyed. The blaze, it is believed. was caused by the overturning of a kerosene lamp in one of the bed rooms of the Royal Hotel. The shrieking of the fire siren quick ly brought a large crowd to the scene All worked willingly in quelling the flames but were unable to save the two hotels. - They were successful however, in preventing the spread of the fire and saved several houses which were threatened on account of their close proximity to the conflagration.                                       ./
Insurance
A. Wimbles
District Atfent
Manufacturers Life
Notary Public. Inuer of MarfUjte licenses.
Heiiiy Wilson
Registered Architect
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 Wistura,'Solicitors, ¦Etc., Etc.
I1- J. SHearer-
7^nLic a
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TIN"'"«'^    Life,   A.Ti-
Lllt."»«l «ick.u.«R Policies!
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It is reported from the "bombers' headquarters that some surprises wil be sprung \vhen the call for candi dates for civic honors goes forth.
WOULt) COMBINE ^C
ALL ACTIVITIES OF
 OF VICTORIA
SALVATION ARMY.
Cotnimsioner and Miss Eadie, the Territorial Commanders for Western Danada, will conduct special irieet-ngs here on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 18th and 19th! ¦
Tuesday night the Commissioner will give a lecture on the^su'bject of 'Aspects of Salva'tibn^Army Work." Mayor Wilson wilL-takfe the chair. The Commissioner will be, accompanied by/Staff-Capt. Jaynes, the divisional officer for Northern  B. C,
ju Cox,'of the headquarters staff, an.d Ensign Muncly, the Commissioner's . private secretary. The meetings will be held in the Ritts-Kifer Hall, at 8 p.m. All- Are Welcome.
CANADIAN TRADE FOR AUGUST.
A sharp decline in. Canadian trade for- the nionth of August7~19217~was recorded in the summary of Canadian trade issued by the department of customs.
Total Canadian trade for August, 1921, amounted to $127,510,299, as compared with $238,085,409 for August, 1920. For the Jiv months of the fiscal year closing with the end of 315,638; 1920, $1,063,353,170. Thi is a reduction of $461,038,132,
LAND ACT.*
Notice   of    Intention    to   Apply    t
/    Last* Land.
In Fort  Gaorg* Land   District,   R«
cording   District   of   P«ac«   Rivar
•nd situate ummt Swan Lake,
Take notice that Willam If. Card
of Swan Lake, B.C., farmer, intend
to apply for permission to lease thi
following described lands:   x
Commencing at a post planted a the southwest corner of Lot 244 thence 80 chains north, thence 18 chains east, thence 80 chains south thence 18 chains west, and containing 146 acres more or less.
Dated August 3, 1921. al9,ol4            WILLIAM N. CA.RD.
of   Canada
 Pacific  service.
The appointments wiu u.   .,... ___
•nd moat luxurious possible to-da ^a/ith particular regard to the C. P. JR. standard of "Safety, Speed, Com-
She has an overall length of 653 feet, is 87 feet, 9 inch*;*,in breadth •nd 53% feet in depth to the Jbridfee <deck; she has a straight stem and cruiser stern, three funnels and two pole masts. There Is a continuous •halter deck with bridge, promenade •nd boat decks over, the former ex-' tending for the full length of the •hip'; two complete between decks and lower and orlap between decks at the fore and aft ends. The "Empress of Canada" has a gross tonnage of 22,000 tons, and la arranged to carry about 490 fiTrt clans, 10*5 second claw, 238 third class and 932 Asiatic steerage passentrera, and f 647.    Of the cargo spaces,
family
•ly of hot and cold water.   The pub-iclavoratories and bath rooms nave he  moat  modern  Improvements in sanitary equipment. A complete system of telephones is connected with central exchange to the rooms and f fices.
The dining saloon is on the upper, leek and will accommodate 826 per-ions. A large reception room it ¦itu-ited forward of. the dining saloon; he pnssenger elevator is at the fore end. On the upper deck is also a larg« swimming pool, 80 ft. by 18 ft, with adjoining gymnasium and dressing rooms similar to the beat clubs. The other public rooms are arranged on the promenade deck with special view to convenience and comfort. The large lounge will pro-ride ample room for concerts and moving picture performances, with ompltte moving-picture operating oom. There is a long gallery, specially designed room for children, Drawing Room, Writing Room, Smoke Room and Verandah Cafe, and all are luxurious and attractive in every way. Long promenades and recreation spaces tor games, dancing and sports are restmd for the ttte of passengers.                  >'    '
The second claw accommodation Is situated on the shelter deck aft, arranged In two and four borth toon*. Thest staterooms joo *tUd similar to toe first class The Dtnln* Ssloon is on the oppw dock haoTwUi •econv i mod»u W potions. Tk* Unp to on the Brldg* 4sek tit
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In addition to a large laundry, dispensary,   hospital,   dark   room   for thittth
nnovatiom In the steerage, food* kitchen and pantry service. A per- .i ect system of mechanical ventila- I ion Is installed- and all the supply ind exhaust fans are capable of hanging the air throughout the ship it such frequency as to assure prac-ieally pure air at all times. A1J hermotanks and supply fans have nn approved disinfecting apparatus. Electric radiators are fitted in the irst and second class state rooms.
The cargo equipment Is of the moat modern type as well, the cargo derricks being operated by twelve powerful electric winches. The steam ' steering gear, manoeuvring and warping machinery are also improvements on any now in use.
Throughout the ship particular attention has been devoted to tho fact that the "Empress of Canada" Is for Trans-Pacific and ssml-troplcsl service; thsref ore the rooms arc Jtrge and airy and specially designed.
The "Empress of Canada" has been preceded by two other oU burners, the "Empress of Britain,* now In serrice, and the "Montcalm," which was launched last year, and will set a new pace In comfortable passenger steamships for eeean service. Two othen of the popular "M-boaf* type w» lii eoorse ,«f e^nj •truettoa.  The oU futl bunkon of
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Foot All the Family
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Children*—In Assorted Colors.
Ladies—In  Pleasing  Shades  of Greys, Browns, Blues, Etc.
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SEE OUR WINDOWS.
BAIR
Good   Gooda
Green Forests tare an investment which gives big returns.
The shareholders include, directly or indirectly, every citizen in the Prov-
ince.
Dividends are shared directly by every individual who resides in British Columbia.
Each tree is worthy of preservation, and means employment to someone, sooner or later.
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No timber substitute has been found, but timber provides substitutes for many articles.
The Lumber trade is called the barometer of British Columbian prosperity.
Keep the mark set-high; destruction of the Forest spells lass'.for everybody.
PREVENT FOREST FIRES.
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The MineralJ^rovince of Western Canada
TO END OF DECEMBER, 1920
Has produced Minerals valued as follows: Placer Gold, $76,944,-203; Lode Gold, $102,753,822; Silver, $53,668,284; Lead, $46,-637,221; Copper, $161,513,864; Zinc, $19,896,466; Coal and Coke, $212,573,492; Building Sto/ie, Brick, Cehient, Etc., $32,168,217; Miscellaneous Minerals, etc., $1,037,408, making its Mineral Pro*  the end of 1920 show an'
Aggregate Value of $706,192,978.
Production for Year Ending December, 1920, $35,513,084
The Mining Laws of this Province are more liberal, and the fees lower, than those of any other Province in the Dominion, or any colony in the British Empire.
MituTiil locations are-granted .to discoverers for nominal fees.
Absolute titles are obtained by developing such properties, the security of -which is guaranteed by Crown Grants.
Full information, together with Mining Reports and Maps, may be obtained gratis by addressing—
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The Honorable, the Minister of Mines,
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA.