THE LEADER Syrap of Tai* AND Cod Liver Oil Prince George Drug Co. Ciiirs. Cigarettes GSOItGE Sr.'lSET. Stationery. We Wxit Y-ji to Hiva tha Bast." Has Opened a Depot at VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA For Your Convenience ONCE more "SHUBERT" says• comes to the front with a convenience for fur shippers. As usual, "SHUBERT" is looking out for your interest. In order to eliminate for you the necessity of obtaining export permit and the payment ot -oyalty—to make it pog* sibls for you to get "mor* money"-— ''qaick^v'' tor your furs, "SHUUERT" has oneucd • Fur Rweivini? Depot at Vancouver. All you have to do is PACK VP VOUR FURS AND SHIP THEM TO A. n. SHUBERT, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C. NO PERMIT REQUIRED rOtt SHIPMENTS WITHIN THE PROVINCE. "SHUBERT" is paying extremely high prices for Muskrat, Mink, Coyote, Foxes, Marten, Fisher and all other lawfully takenfur-bcarcn. We want ell the furs you con ship, but we must have them—QUICK— so | cfter 'em and ship 'em to "SHUBERT" as fait as you get 'em. TODAY IS A GOOD DAY TO CflVE "SEUBERT ____ SHIP ALL VOUB FUttS DIRECT TO ^ A.B.SHUB E.FtT>«» Tilt UftOKsr HOUSH IN THC WORLD O&WNG £XCtffjuy£tYJM NORTH AMERICAN RAW PORS VANCOUVER DEPT. ICS^BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia The Mineral Province of ; Western Canada . TO END OF DECEMBER, 1920 Has produced Minerals;valued as follows: Placer Gold, $76,944,* 208; Lode Gold, $102,753,823; Silver, $53,668,284; Lead, $46,-687,221; Copper, $.161,513,804; Zinc, $19,896,466; Coal and Coke, $212,573,492;# Building Stone, Brick, Cement, Etc., $32,168,217; Miscellaneous Minerals, etc., $1,037,408, making its Mineral Pro,? duction to the end of 1920 show an Aggregate Value of $706,19 Production for Year 1920, The Mining Luws^of this Province are more liberal, and the feel lower, than thoKfe of any other Province in the Dominion, or any colony in the British Empire. Minyefal locations are granted to discoverers for nominal fees. ^/Absolute titfes are obtained by developing such properties, the, ¦eeurity of which is guaranteed by Crown Grants. Full information, together with Mining Reports and Maps, may ,,!>• obtained gratis by addressing— " . The Honorable the' Minister of Mines, ~ i.'.-r" VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA. A Weekly Newspupcr PublUbed livery Fruiity Moraine nt It* office. Ocorge Stroot, Prince George, Brltbh Columbia. - Subscription: Canada ami British i omcssiotn. W.OO si Yea i United Stated and Foreign, «.&> a Year. TheLeadkh PcjbubhingCompant, Limited J. G. Qcinn, Manntfinif Director. CIVIC ADMINISTRATION. Next Thursday "the electors of the city will be/Called upon to choose the city's/governing body for the next twelvemonth. ' This duty which devolves upon the electors is one which should not be performed lightly, especially so now that Prince George faces its most crucial period. The city is at tho cross-roads: one road leads to progress and prosperity, the other to stagnation. It is up to us to put our thinking caps on and elect a mayor and council whom we honestly believe will lead us aong the road to permanent progress. ¦ It is important that we have an efficient administration for this purpose. Economy is very essential during the coming year, but if it is carried to excess it will be a menace to our progress. One of the essentials to an economical administration would be the appointment of the present city clerk as city manager. In this capacity he would attend to all the details of management, the council act! ing in the capacity of a board of directors. If this plan were adopted the council could give more time and attention to the more important affairs of the city. The indemnities to the mayor and aldermen should be considerably reduced or abolished entirely.,. • The burden of taxation, which is heavy, is being borne by the residents, whereas formerly the major portion of the taxes were paid by outsiders. With our limited population it will be extremely difficult for the residents to pay this taxation. In order that the residents may meet this heavy taxation, work of a productive character must be created; To do this, we must have industries established here. We should, therefore, use every means in our power to have industries established, and should seek at all times the assistance of the government for that purpose. With the industrial development of Prince George will come an increased population which will create a market for the produce of the farmers adjacent to the city, and will lighten the burden of taxation at the same time providihg/iis with the means to pay our^axes. It is only/by industrial development thafPrince George can solve ts^ftnancial problems and its permanent progress be assured. With the 50 per cent, profits from the operation of the Liquor Control Act coming to the municipalities, an amount which 4s difficult to estimate, and the whole of the increase from the motor licenses, estimated at $40t),000, together with the percentage from the operation of the pari-mutuels, estimated at $260,000, the financial position of the municipalities should be greatly improved this year. % If a serious-minded, firm and levelheaded mayor and council are elect ed, who will unflinchingly do their duty to the ratepayers and city without fear or favor, the affairs of this youthful municipality need cause no feeling but that of pride, as we compare its condition with the rest of the municipalities of this province. NINETEENTWENTY-TWO Looking towards the business prospects for the new year we must admit the outlook is more encouraging and brighter than they were a year ago. World affairs are becoming more Settled, and these are reflected in improved conditions, so that there is a new spirit of faith and confidence permeating the universe. '' This spirit of optimism prevailing throughout the world is reflected in Canada and British Columbia. In this province the belief is universal that we are entering a new era of progress and prosperity such as optimistic men have visualized for a long time. All feel that the pendulum is swinging from the era of depression to one of confidence and prosperity. Such a spirit of constructive optimism which is prevalent in this province will have a vitalizing effect in Prince George. That the foregoing is no idealist's vision is seen in the stock and exchange market. The premium on the Canadian dollar is now at the lowest point in two years. This shows an improved condition. Money is becoming easier and capital is seeking employment What better field for the employment °* capital can be found than in British Columbia, particularly the district contiguous to Prince George, with its vast naturar resources now awaiting development? Everyone is looking forward to tho coming of the pulp mill, which .means so much to the development of this city. One of the principals of the pulp and paper project, in a speech here, stated that conditions made it difficult to interest capital in any project at that time. The provincial government is endeavoring to facilitate the establishment of the pulp mill here, for it realize? the necessity of the development of the resources of this district, and adding to the actual wealth of the province. As previously stated, capital is '.seeking employment, therefore the pulp mill project, being a sound business proposition, and with a great improvement in the pulp industry, the promoters should have no difficulty in interesting capital. This leads us to.the conclusion that the pulp mill will be a reality within a short time. Witli the equalization, of freigh: rates, which we are confident will be accomplished next month, lumbering, which at present is our chief industry and now practically dormant, will receive a decided impetus which will mean much to the "prosperity of our city. The railway situation, so far as :ho Grand Trunk is concerned will, i r>w that a g'-vcrr.ir.e.'it is in power at Ottawa favor.iW to Northern R. C, be vastly improved, "and the C T.P. will come into its own there by adding to the progress of i'ri..; George. In conclusion, we think thai if we are all active in doing our bit as citizens of Prince George, the year l'J22 will give us the opportunity we have been hoping for. TIMBER SALE X3643. Sealed tenders will be received by the Minister of Lands not later than noon on the 19th day of January, 1922, for the purchase of License X3643, to cut J£625,000 feet of Spruce and Balsam on an area siltf^ ated near Hansard Station, on 'Lot 3077, Cariboo Land Hutn^r Three (3) years will he'allowed for removal of timber.^^ Further particulars of the Chief Forester, Victoria, B.C., or District Forester^Frince George, B.C. d23,4 The Connaught Hotel Prince George, I.C. A Palace of Comfort. All sunny outride