PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN
VOL. 4, NO. 9.
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�roposed Deal for City Lots Roused Ire of Residents
PRINCE GEORGE, B. 0., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1919.
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solution condemning the city il (with the exception ot Aid. moa and Aid. Porter) was passed Priday "ight at a largely attended of ratepayers and citizens E the O.W.V.A. hall, called by the /,-iih to protest against the carry-out of a deal whereby a recently Irganlzed local company would as-Lme ownership of all unclaimed [|t.y property out of the .recent tax
lale
A. Vlbbard, vice-president of W V A., was chairman of the eihig and after explaining the ,m of the gathering and reading Ihe proposal of the Connaught Com-il , and the city council's resolution of acceptance, introduced speakers in turn: G. (}. Perry, John Mcln-
months fro the first day of August.
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j Williams, strong Condemnation.
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h speaker strongly condemned lion of the city council in giv-wjiable consideration to the ul alluwlng the company to session of the property payment of one dollar. It \ ulent, the speakers stated, thai from the terms of the proposal tlie city would not receive the arrears of laxfs due until a re-sale of the property had been made at a prulii In the company.
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4. The Company undertakes to sen a lot to any returned Boldier who. desire, a lot upon whkn to build a home, at actual cost, provided the returned soldier begins bulld-ng operations within 90 daya from tne date ot his purchase.
Connaught Company, Limited Per Virgil N. Bogue, General Manager
Following is the resolution passed by the city council following the discussion on the above:
City Council's Resolution.
Moved by Alderman Ogllvif, secded by Ald W-That
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onded by Alderman Watson, the utter of the Connaught I ompany to purchase all lots fell t h
y prhase all lots that fell to the city at the tax sale held in August, 1918, is hereby accepted upon the terms and conaitiona set forth in their offer, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be empowered
Minister of Lands In City Today
Hon. T. D. Pattullo, Minister of Lands, is a visitor in Prince George, having arrived on yesterday's train from the west. The visit of the mln-iHter is in connection with departmental business, the' settlement of lands being the chief business In hand. Mr. Pattullo, who haa always been a great booster for Central British Columbia, Is more optimistic than ever over the outlook. "The Bplendid crops I see everywhere and the extensive farming operations now being carried on in thia immediate neighborhood are sufficient evidence of the prosperity this district enjoys and which is going to be increased enormously," said ttae minister.
Asked as to the possibility of the establishment of a government assessor's office here, the minister said that next month *fon. John Hart, Minister of finance, and Hon. Mr
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criticism and denunciation of
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iral speakers were greeted with applause by the large gather-lug It was evident that no two opinions existed in regard to the ac-Itlon of the council and that a feel-:� ot condemnation was unanimous
Mayor Carney Kx plain*. Major Carney, who supported the I proposal of the Connaught Company [at Thursday night's meeting, was [present and was invited by Chairman Vibbard to address the meet-The Mayor stated that what-tavorable consideration had been given the proposition had be^n with the object of making the prop-taxable, which object could not be realized" unless i* wj*� assessed to individual or company. The proposal had not been accepted by the council�it had merely been intended to investigate the bona fidea of the company and if favorably reported on to arrange details of the transfer of city property. It was, in fact, the Mayor stated, only the pre-Lllminary step taken by the council to give the proposal full consideration.
Itesolntion of >Ia.ss Meeting.
Just before the close of the meeting the following resolution, moved by the chairman, was passed without a dissenting voice:
Resolved, that this meeting of ratepayers and citizens emphatically protest^ against the resolution passed by the city council on July jil8t. which disposes absolutely and forever of the valuable assets and properties vested in the corporation without payment until the Con-natight Company makes a re-sale at a profit; thereby charging the citi-*ens un unlimited profit for the Privilege of selling to the citizens 'he property of the said citizens.
uoyutaents connected with pe/talning to the transfer.
And that the City Clerk be Instructed to write a letter to the Hank of Montreal setting forth the conditions upon which the deeds will be delivered io the Connaught Lund Company
Teaching Staff of PubliclSchools
When the city public schools reopen next month a number of new teachers will have been added to the staff. The board of trustees believe they have assembled the most competent teaching staff to be obtained and that the Prince Qeorge schools will continue In the fore of educational institutions in British Columbia.
Following are the new members of the teaching staff:
Mr. Ivor tfassett, principal* late principal of the Revelstoke public school.
Miss E. H. Brannock, late of Chilliwack, to have charge of the intermediate classes.
Miss Mildred Q. Stein, of New Westminster, to be in charge of the primary classes.
H'.ilfii School. *
Mr. Wm. Jones, B.A., brother of Mr. Ernest Jones, manager of the local branch Bank of Montreal, will
Nebraska Farmer Purchases 1800 Acres In This District
and instructed to execute the neceB- McLean, Provincial Secretary, will and other necessary visit Prince George for the purpose ana ap- \ of going into this question. It is a matter belonging to Mr. Hart's department entirely, Mr. Pattullo said, j and a half years' service overseas
Mr. Pattullo was the originator! of the recent excursion of the Vancouver Hoard of Trade through this
And that a special committee con- section, and he believes much good sistiug of His Worship the Mayor, to the district Alderman Harper and Alderman tne ,..lir Watson be appointed with power to act and safeguard J.be city's interests to complete all necessary details SAV SHOPMEN'S STRIKE
will result from
which might arise with the- Connaught Land Company.
Aid. Wilson asked for a poll, whic resulted in the following division:
For�Mayor Carnev, Aid. W'al son, Aid. Gasklll, Aid. Harper, Aid Ogilvie.
Against�Aid. Wilson.
WILL INVOLVE NATION
be principal of the High School. Mr. Jones has just returned from four
C. FEDERATION OF
I,Alt<)l{ 18 ON TRIAL
Labor Troubles In Great Britain
(Special to the Citizen.) London, Aug. 6.�With the York shire strike still unsettled, th bakers' strike continuing, and number of minor strikes in otbe trades in sympathy with the smoul dering discontent of the police a the fuilure of their strike lo �etur the withdrawal of the Police Bill and the possibility of another big railway strike, the labor situation nas again become so threatening that it is stated iSir Arthur Hender son, labor leader, who is attending the Socialist conference at Lucerne has been hurriedly summoned to London.
MINNESOTA LAND AT
ONE CENT AX ACRE
ppty of the said citizens, we condemn the entire council as to continue In- office, with the exception of Aid. Wilson, who oppod i
unfit
d. Wilson, who p posed said resolution, and Aid Por-�er, who was absent
iSt. Paul, Minn., Aug. 4.�Minnesota has thousands of acres of public lands it will rent tor sums as low as one cent an acre to stockmen of the west, forced from the plains by the drouth. The state auditor, custodian of public domain, said tho btatc will lease these lands for grazing at rates as low as the law will allow. Already thousands of sheep and cattle have been placed on Minnesota grass lands from the drouth districts of Wyoming, Montana and North Dakota.
$20 SIKHS ARE LIKELY
PAYS MANUFACTURER)
Toronto, Aug. 4.�"Probability Mluwng i, the proposal of the-, twentv d0,,jp shoe9 in Canada �.
iwnaught Company. Ltd., as read forg Cnristma8 ,� not a fable, but a
at Thursday's council meeting:
Connaught Company's Proposal.
To His Worship the Mayor, and Council, City of Prince George:
� Gentlemen,�With reference to lots sold at the tax sale ln the city or Prince George in August, 1918, and which fell to the city at said �a e, i beg to submit for your con-= ueranon a proposition to buy from J"e Citj of Prinde George every lot
"at falls to the city out of the said ""t sale.
This proposition does not include 10 3 that fell to tb,e city at the tax s�ie m August. 1918, and since redeemed or hereafter redeemed, nor poea it apply to lots in which there j3 an equity owned by the govern-
'�ni, but n doeB apply to every "apr lot within th|e City of Prince ,.�r8e that was offered for sale at ine said tax sale ana not purchased "> any third person. My company will buy every such
"l r'"ui the city upon the follow-"lg terms and conditions: 8ii�n i sef'araransfThe .CoinPany undertakes to �t ull lots belonging to ������-overseas, to such
men
w|lo ' -�� lul� otJiojigiiiK to u" ,ent overseas, to such menj �leniand at any time within six
advance in the cost of shoes, owing to the manipulation of
but the
market by American packers, prices of hides had gone u p60 per cent in the past t wo months.
COM f NO Dreamland Theatre
Chicago, Aug. 4.�Local leaders of the Federated Railway Shopmen predict that the strike which started Saturday would spread and become a nation-wide movement that it was expected to be when it was called. Tlw? strike is for the present confined to points in the middle west and southwest', with some craftsmen
Vancouver, Aug. 4.�Having outlawed the Vancouver Trades and Labor council from the ranks of craft unions, as represented by the American Federation of Labor and the Dominion Trades Congress, Organizer A. Farmilo will request a declaration of status from the British Columbia Federation of Labor, it is stated by officials of the labor element here. In the event of the British Columbia Federation definitely
The Cunningham ranch in the Mud River Valley, comprising 1800 acres, nearly all of which is virgin bottom land, was purchased this week by Mr. Charles Naery, of Nebraska, who will bring in a complete farming outfit�tractors, modern machinery, stock, etc., and commence mixed farming on a large scale. The price paid for the property is said to be in the neighborhood of $30,000. The Cunningham ranch is one of the finest properties in this section, and though but a small part of the land has been improved the area has wonderful possibilities as a stock and mixed farming proposition. Wild grasses of the most succulent varieties grow in profusion and the soil for the production of grain, bay and vegetables is of the finest in the province. Mr. Naery is of opinion that a
number of his Nebraska neighbors will accompany him when he returns this fall to locate permanently.
Although a citizen of Uncle Sam's domain, Mr. Naery served throughout the Great War ln Canada's expeditionary forces, coming across the boundary to enlist early in 1915. A number of the Fort George boys were with him in the same fighting units In Belgium and France.
In the opinion of local land men there will be an unprecedented rush of settlers here within the next few months from various parts of the United States and Canada. The realization that mixed farming is tho only sure method for the agriculturist has gained ground during the past couple of years, and the many advantages possessed by Central B. C. in this respect are becoming more widely known.
NO REASON FOR HIGH
PRICES ON WOOLLENS
out at points outside these general; announcing loyalty to the One Big
descriptions.
Sir Arthur Currie, commander of Uu? Canadian expeditionary forces, sails for Canada tomorrow.
Unfon the with had taken all of Porter's.
Owing to the indisposition of Judge Robertson, Judge Young, of Prince Rupert, took the bench.
Prince of Wales Sails for Canada
(Special to the Citizen). Portsmouth, Aug. 6.�The Prince of Wales sailed for Canada at six o'clock this evening on board the ciuiser Renown. There was no ceremony attending the departure of the cruiser. King George and Queen Mary accompanied the Prince aboard the Renown and inspected the guard of honor upon deck. A tarewell luncheon was served on board. There was no speechmaking, but the King raised his glass and wished the Prince a prosperous voyage and safe return.
SAYS H. C. l.UMBER^IE.V ARK NOT
Winnipt,;, Vug. 4.�"Th� lumber manufacturers of Uriti.th Columbia vould wek')j,a an investigation into he cost cf pi educing lumber," said William Turnbull, lumber commissioner of the fcrest orinch if the B.C. governxaoui, whea interviewed iere. "Charges have bdon made lliaat the lumber -aar.ufacturere Line ti>en profiteering, i"d no uiw vt >uld liL� to see a showdown ou the matter tetter thnn :*.j Brlt'su Columbia men."
"It is true tl'.at lumber priced are high," cont'hued Mr. Turnoull, "but t is not even a fact that the lumber men are sottln gtbe pvicej So keen s the .h'm.uui for lumtrtr al! over he world that the selling oi thoir products, as far as tho B. C. maim acturers are concerned, has reach-d the stage of an auction rcarkat. 'urchasers are bidding against each ther in order to got lumber, fre-uently offering a good deal above he list price for deliveries within a pecified period."
Mr. Turnbull stated that tne B.C. mills were running full capacity, the utpur. being heavier than for many ears. Despite tblB they are unable o keep up with the demand.
Advices from Ottawa indicate that he" organization for the government oan will begin next month, and the ale of $500,000,000 of 5% Per ent taxable bonds at par will begin arly in October.