DREAMLAND THEATRE M Home of "Paramount" Pictures '.If Cartage & Transfer Co. Coal and Wood *^&ft^ vol. ¦V(>- 'M •PRINCE .GEORGE, BRITISH COLlJMmA. FRIDAY, NOVKMBER t, 1921 $2.00 A YEAR British Government May Assist in Settling Agriculturists on the Stuart Lake Reserve Lands ¦Vi« Pat'tul.l „.;„, NVv.'3.— The Hon. T. D. ,i urifay stated that while he 'London he had suggested to Upland, M.P., chairman of tin- 11 ••u- inter-Empire committee, thai non-pi "lit •sharing organizations be forineJ to bring families to-.the Stuart Lake country, north of the Grand Trunk Pacific, consisting of o'oO.OOO acres now reserved. Mr H the to price, froiii i M Man Uullo told Mr. Bigland that I would be sold at a classified ui that'every dollar received , sale of same would be sport ami schools. He promised nor tii retain the reserve un-i, to allow organization. Continuing, the Hon. Minister of Lands said that this morning he re-ct-ivc-tl a c;d>le from Agent-General Wade at London saying that the land committee of the House favored the proposal and will urge the matter upon thi- government next week. Tin' plan probably means theset-e'niPiit of a thousand families in the n-i Mf I'attullo added that Mr. MR. WELLINGTON HAY, Bitjlaiul ihroutrh part -¦f had recently advocated,] th^London Times, using a t'if Herman reparations to a .film! of Ł50,000,000 for l purposes. Who is the new leader of the Liberal Opposition in the Ontario Legislature. l|e succeeds Mr. Hartley, K. Dcwart, who has resigned after two years' leadership. CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Last night's meeting of the council wns mostly routine. Grieve & Lawrence, (if Vancouver, wired ask; ii l> a four-day option at 85 for the $21,000 school and hospital bonds which are in the .Royal Bank of Can-.After some discussion it was decitK-ti to grant them a four-day option nn SnOOO worth of the bonds. Thi> council of the Board of'Trade waited on the council and asked for a grant of $f>00. Mr. J. II. Johnson, presiilr-nt of the board, spoke on behalf (if the. delegation. A grant of $'!¦>'> was made. The bylaws for closing First aye-mi n Hast and for abolishing the ward system received their first readings. Or' nu',!ion of Aid. Keegan it was decided to appl'jr to the government to opinion in writing as to who • upholders and who are en-to vote at the civic deletion. 35 Candidates in B.C. Field Vancouver, Nov. .'5.—Candidates ave been nominated in all ridings f the province except that no Lib-rals are yet running in Cariboo or oniox-Alberni. There is.a total <>t 5 candidates for the thirteen seats. Certain to Have Candidate. Kamloops, Nov. '.].—The people of ariboo may take it for certain that tcre will be a Liberal candidate for iis riding, and that he will be a rong man, thoroughly representa-ve of the best traditions and inter-sts of Liberalism, was the statement f a prominent Liberal here today. Th five titlt' On bt-i.jtlf of the skating rink as-iciatioii, .Mr. J. B. Daniell asked for ermissinn to purchase a lot adjoin-in? tii- site which the association iposo.-i to purchase from the government. Permission wlis granted, •and the necessary bylaw will, be The city clerk was instructed to rite .'J.i- police department and arii why children- were not off the ii-'-N when the curfew sounded. A club license was granted to the limt-se Protective Association. The report-of the city foreman as to the estimated cost of grading First '¦'i'i"' aul laying an 8-foot sidewalk was- tabi'i'd salary schedule was adopted. McKAY—BENNETT. At tin- Presbyterian Manre on Monday, October 81st, Mr. Kenneth McKay and Miss Cora Bennett were united in marriage by the Rev. Win Uruham. Only a few intimate friends of the contracting parties were present. After the ceremony tho pant'y proceeded to the home of •y. 'ind Mrs. Cuest, where a recep H°''> wns held: The newly-weds are both very popular in the city am! th ' '¦"' many-friends will wish their every happiness and the best of luck >n which wish The Leader joins. Th couple have on .Whuff; '•h f.nt llV avenue. On Tuesday evening about fifteen r'f the groom gave him a after which they were by the newly-weds dur •Iiich a handsome tea service an "fts presented to Mr». McKaj 't' marauders. HUGH TAYLOlTlLL. Taylor, the popular road sup pp p ,-eriritorulent, was stricken with pneu MlJj»n while in Vanderhoof Monda: "n(l was brought to this city on Mni f -ht the same evening. U ^'" i- attenidng Mr. Taylor and ri r°lU favOrablreakfast was served at the home of h bid' mther \lr and Mrs he bride's mother. and Mrs. left for Montreal and eastern CLEARING HOUSE FOR CLAIMS | ESTABLISHED BY G. W. V. A. WALTER S. ALLWARD, Arrangements have been made by the G. W. V. A. to secure final disposition of all outstanding claims of ex-service men and dependents under existing legislation. A clearing house has been established at Ottawa which will be run under the auspices of the G..W. V. A., which will ensure speedy adjustment of all legitimate claims. All ex-service men are invited to place their claims iii the hands of the local secretary. The most interesting part of the meeting held Monday evening-was the reportof Dr. Alward, on the Dominion convention, wliich lie attended "as delegate from the local branch. Com-j rade Alward gave a lucid report of same and was able to state that the resolution of .this branch on Asiatic exclusion was adopted by the convention verbatim. The local resolution contained a chaise d-obarring •'>•••' r-als from holding I u:r indirectly. . • ' The amalgamation resolution eau ;-;d much dissension at the convention. British Columbia threatened to with, lraw from the G. W. V. A. if amalgamation were not adopted, while Ontario and Saskatchewan were prepared to withdraw from the association if adopted. This created a deadlock, which was gotten over by a resolution whereby the G.VV.V.A. would fliliate with the British Empire League. Other ex-service men's or-" sanitations will also affiliate with this eague, and the executives of the various organizations in Canada will therefore be able to meet on common ground and may pave the way for amalgamation at a later date. In regard to the Soldiers' Settle-nent Board; Comrade Alward stated that a clause in the^ resolution asking that in heavily timbered countries ike British Columbia the government cancel the condition which required en to twenty acres of land to be cleared and broken before a loan was granted. The delegates were royally entertained by the citizens of Port Arthur, ind every delegate carried away pleasant recollections of his visit. Advantage of Local Manufacture Outlined by Speaker at Luncheon Tendered Principals of Pulp Mill The Toronto sculptor, whose design for a battliMiuld memorial was accepted by the government along with the one submitted by K. Chapman Clemesha, Kogina.' New WATER FAMINE. Westminster, \Toy. •"..—-The .The luncheon given by the Board of Trade in honor of the visit of the principals of the pulp and paper mill project last Saturday was well attended. Those at tao president's table were Angus iWcLeim, W. P. Ogilvie, Dr. W. 11. .Smith, Key. Win. Graham, J: A. Cameron, C. A. 1'ync, E. S. Peck^and A. McB. Young. The Rev. Wnu Graham wns ciilled upon by liie' presiihr-lit lo Hay grace, after which the guL-sts>)ai ilown to lTincheon. His Worship Maycn'Wilson wasthe iii'sL speaker. He extended a.hearty wellcome u> the pulp mill principals ion behalf of the city. He stated that the present council, as well as future [councils, woulld assist in every way possible in having the pulp.mill established at or near Prince Geoi-jjo. Mr. McLean, on behalf of the visitors, then . addressed the gathering. In opening he reviewed their visit here of a year ago, and also thi-ir last ! visit t" Victoria. He told of the recent floods have broken all the city] water mains and -us a. result house-|cHa"Be '" business conditions which wives iret a small supply from water H (lt;.ciin'ed (iurin^ the year, which carts. All the schools have closed. ¦ ma(i(- 'l m°''e {Hfflcult lo finar-c0 tbi; pulp mill project at the present time. A year ago capital w:is anxious to invest in the pulp industry, but now that there had been a bitf slump in that industry it wasiliflicult to interest capital. In order to get capital today it v/a.s necessary to show that under present conditions a/ fair return was possible on .the money in- Two Killed in CNR. Wreck Jasper, Aim., Nov. 2.—The Canadian National, transcontinental train eastbou'iid from Vancouver, which DISCUSSION NOT LIMITED TO TARIFF QUESTION was running about twelve hours late-. | vested. There was no dealing due to slides along the route, crash-1 ed into a rock slide in a cut at Jlilo about six-miles west of here, nt •"futures." Although financial conditions had changed, yet in Mr. McLean's opinion si.N o'clock this morning. Engineer, conditions which made the, operating Rheum,- and'Fireman.Comptori were of !l l)ull' lniU fusible here lind hot instantly killed by the impact, which changed. He and his associates are made the engine turn two somer- !confident that their negotiations with saults. Three other casualties aro I the government wil1 l)C successfully reported. It was some time before consummated. Should they be sue-Fireman Compton's body was re cessful in their mission, Mr. McLean covered, as he had been burind u ni ,¦ [stated that they would come buck to h city and lay all their cards nn th* President Sales thanked Comrade 'AlwaTd:.on behalf of the Association for the efficient services he had ren-f a mass of rock. Th« engine- is a total wreck. ASIATIC EXCLUSION. dered at the convention, annd the il-j vict.nia, Nov. ;).—The Legislature luminating report he had given of the convention. The nomination of officers for the ensuing six months took place and following is the result: President,! at its night session Tuesday passed a resolution asking the Dominion government to t.:ike sU-DS to giv<> twelve months' notice to hhve-the Anglo-ilapanese treaty cancelled. A reso- omrade Alward (acclamation) ; vice I ,ut'jon was ills0 passt,(I nskinK the president, Comrades McLean atul j Dominion government to totally stop Sutherland ; secretary, Comrade Nor- j rihgton, (acclamation) ; scrgeant-at-arms. Comrade McLeod, (acclamation) : treasurer, Comrade Bower, (acclamation) ; auditors, Comrade." Sales and Atwood. The election and installation of j officers will take plac,o at the next regular meeting. . The Poppy. Day campaign is getting well under way. The various women's -organizations of the city are working' in conjunction .with the G. W.V.A., as are the school teachers of the city, in an effort to make the campaign- a success, the immigration of Asiatics. MEMBER REPLIES TO ! BOARD OF TRADE! Mr. George Fenwick has received table and ask for the co-operation o thy city in. the establishment' of an imJitotry that was worth while. Should it happen that the pulp mil will be located in the city, Mr. IVIc Lean saiif they would ask the city tu fix a valuation . for the purpose of taxation for a term of years, iin'd he hoped the city would bo prepared to meet them on that point. In concluding-, 31r. McLean stated he hoped lo have the privilege of returning here soon with a iloiinite business proposition"" to place before the city in regard to the pulp project. Mr. Johnson then called upon the Rev. Dr. W. 11. Smith for a few re-'1 lie doctor complimented the REPORTED AGREEMENT telegram from Mr. II. G. Perry in ra- ., ., . • ,. .' r , . 7 : /inn i clt-y lll>on the bright prospect of hav- ply to the telegram sent by the Hoard . . , ,, . . . ,, ' * , , T-- ;• , i >"g such a vahuibh' industry ns the of Trade, protestinj; the proposed , .,, , ... , . . .' . , ..•; ... ,, | pulp mill cstalilisiHMl in or near personal property taxation. Mr. ... p th city. The city wa.s indeed fort mint • Perry's telegram, which wns received 17"'['...... " V , , , ¦•:.'¦-, - . . ... .in having such a class of nieiijiack of "the proposition as Mr. MoLean and last Saturday, is as follows: London, Nov. [{.—-Optimism, prevails here on the Irish situation, and current that Premier 4 Suggested proposals.on person il ' ' . ...¦¦ . . , Mr. Frank Jones. 1 iiu- doctor .had property tax not vet submitted, lv.it . , ... -, ,, ,, * ' . .. . ' . : not. the privilege .of i\lr. MuLean s ae- it is not a new tax, as personal pro >-..¦,.- <.• ', , . ¦ . . . . , . Uiiianitance until today, but us oiu|>- erty tax is paid to the government tl i, . , ,. ., ,, . , , . , . ,-,.- ¦¦;. ' , ¦ flam ot the New Urmiswick Lef;iKla- present; and it is now proposed, in , , , , , , ., », , I . . „..-. ¦ .' - ' hturo he hail-heard of Mr. WcLoa-i in order to find-new sources of revenrc , . , ,, ,, ., . , , !, . . ,... , . ., J-Coniiection with the Hat hurst Lumber for municipalities, that tho go\vi>v; . ¦<¦,;¦;. ..:¦'. .,,,.. ...... ¦' > (..onipanv. atnf could sav t lint. Mr. .Mc- ment shall give municipalitics power , , ' ' .-.-, . ,, . ., . , . , •¦->! ! Lenn s imiue was synoiiymous with to collect this tax instead of the mil, . , . . , ''"Miesty i'l'il integrity, lie was per- ON IRISH PROBLEM j for municipalities, that tho joints and will proceed to Edmonton,' the report is current that Preniier ivherc they will reside this winti-r. i lM'd George and the Sinn Fein deh«-Later they will take up residence in I Prates have reached a basis of settle-; - - - I'mciit. Sir James Craig, premier of Prince George. RELIEF FOR FLOOD VICTIMS. Vancouver, Nov. I!.—-The relief fund for the Britannia and Coquit: am Hood victims has passed the $25,: 000 mark, aiid tho provincial government has given an additional'$H>,00.0. Ulster, has accepted the government i invitation to visit London and ilis> cuss the attitude of Ulster. SUSPEND ACTIVITIES. Victoria, Nov. 3—The provincial government has endorsed tlie-KU}Vgcs- iv of the secretary of^state for the-colonier. urgiijg coiuplet,' suspension of activities throughout the Empire for two niiniites, ;coifimenciny; at II a.m. Ai'iiiistiee Day. •WATERM1LLION" PARTY. A sixty pound wiiiei melon, s«nt to TRUE BILL RETURNED. Vancouver, Nov. It.—The grand 'jury yesterday returned a true bill against Alexander VVhyte, former member of the rmfi of Grant, Whyte & Co., stock brokers, on a charge «.f theft. MINE PROPERTIES SOLD. Naiuiiiuo, Nov. '.',.—/The propt-rties of Uie Pacific Coast Coal Mines Ltd., was offered by the sheriff for sale by auction to settle claims against it. The property was bid in by the sheriff, the assignee's offer being refused. INDIANA MINERS STRIKE. Charles Sager, the Third avenue ton- Indianapolis; Nov. M.—All Indian.;. M>ria!ist, from frio'ifdsnTToT Alabama, j n,inos },,,ve been"cloped-as-a-strikfl was siUTo'imdod last Monday evening prot(,st against the influence of pro-hy Mr. SniTfr-ami ">' «''ltV -Hbl>' ilK hibitinjr a check-off syptem in *', sisted by Messrs. (iaskili. Gross, Syd. 1 collection of union dues. been in many cities with much larger population than Prince George, but they could not boast of such an hotel as.the one in which they were now ia\ ing luncheon. KOADS COSTING LESS v UNDER PRESENT REGIME Victoria. Nov. 3.—Hon. J. H. King, n'inister of public works, says that he road construction program of the gbvevrment, is costing a million a year less than that of the late Con- - rvative government. Over one thousand miles of road and iGO^niiles of trails have been constructed since the government took ffice. IS< SERVICE RESUMED. Vancouver, Nov. a suceos«ful completion. When men of tlie cali-hiv of- Mr. McLi'im and Mr. .lop.es-were boh ind tin* pulp mill project in his opinion the industry woulld be a speaking on the address from the. iv- .success-from every standpoint: ply to the King's speech, gave a r- j I)r. Smith also spoke of tin1 tjrv.at port of his experience on the P. (!. 11. i advantage of not. only having lhi> raw when he went as a "bohiink." Hi'j material, but inamifactuiing it \w\\ found that the men were well fe'.l! into the finished 'article, lit.1 said one and were not wurker; hard, but (h.'j fault of Kritisli Columbia wns thai hoiisitvjr conditions could bo i'lipro 'jil. lie stated thai there wnsim di crimination against' t'-ti;iiifil humi : far us ho could ascertain and K\a were not given the inoiinest join', Tl reason that in^n who-went from tbuj-fciaterial in tlie province he stated Local curlers met at the City Hall on Tuesday evening and organized for the season. The following oflier swere elected for thy season: President, Thompson Ogg; vice-president, W. I-. Hornsby; sccretary-rea.su rer, • K. W. Steacy; rules coin-nittee, Messrs. Alward .Wilson and larper; executive and ice committee, ilesssr. Alward, (larvoy, Ogilvie and ilcl.eod. It was decided to reduce the membership fee to $15 per year. This is i reduction of $5 from last season, n regard to women curlers, it was eft to the executive to get a list of Rose ladies wishing to curl and .the lub will endeavor to form a club for vomen. The local club will apply for duliation with the Royal Canadian "urling Association of Winnipeg. Plans are under way for improving lie ice condition and appliances will ie. obtained for keeping th« ice in good shape. Cyril Dupre was ap-linted caretaker for the season at¦ $90 a month. It was also decided to have the kips grade the. players this year as o thai erxperienee and previous 'portions. It is. expected that this ar-angemnte will make competition loser. iucccss and that the club would be in veil as good heating arrangements. Despite the fact that pessimists nudicted that curling could not be a uccess and that the club woulld be in lebt before spring, the club canie mil )ii the right side of the lodger, and ifter paying all debts have u balance n the bank of $4°- The association lias $1)00 worth of rocks, and has installed a first-class lighting system" as il a sgood heating arrangements, tvith a good supply of wood on hand, A bigger Benson than last year is ex-lected for the coming season". too much raw material wus sent out of the province for iiininifacUirf \vhon it i-nulij ji.ist un well be done in the province. As «,ii 4llu.slniti'oi) n< '**'•} v.-!iH^-~«.)f iHiUlUfarturing the r:iv, Bennett, Quinn. Murray «nd Jack: city did not stay was not because tl o food was bad, for it included heef < f ifc, strawbr rry ivr 11 ovrrs, cakes, ices, coffee an-I biscuil . It wos not because the work was lu».r>). Sonic men came to him nnd said they "could not stay with these ..slave Mr. famous for his EX-SERVICE MEN IN C4NA0A. [drivers," but there was no slavedriv *kill -with edRed tools, had charge of; London, e h;»d a glorious' Nov. 3Jr|-TKe imder-sec- (ion. ;the governmwiW « ing, and except on the steel there v,j,s hdfcBt^thfe no -hard—worfcr—^ came for him to change his cltohcs he found he was hot the only inhnb; Uaiottheis. that in Sidney, N.S., a ton of pig iror was worth $7S0, Wt when I hat sani; t6nj)f_pig;»rpn was manufactured into watch springH its vhIiio was then ; little over a. mil linn dollars; so W^ hearers could see what it meant U this city in having not only the pulj industry but the 'manufacturing of the pulp into paper and other pro -ducts.—----i____'._____:_____¦_;__ Dr.- Smith was greatly imprest^.-with the optimism displayed by.tli. people of this city., fie said he hat AT THE REX. "The, Siicrrahs," uppeaving at tho Hex tonight and tomorrow uiu'lit. were g'ven a good rceepUon by lust* night's Uirge audience. Their humov singing and playirfg made a decided hit. In. addition to the -/.SherraTis" Manager Graham has one of ihu bust' film progranis seen fur many ;>. day. Will Rogers, in "Honest Hutch," arouses laughter, tears and intense interest. A particularly good two-reel comedy, by the De Havens is aJso shown. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, rani: Mayo will be seen at his best i "Colorado,"'a thrilling drama, __