AIIG \ 8 1921 PRINCE GEORGE C VOIi. 4, NO. 70. PRINCE GEOBOE, B.C., FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th, 1921. Fire Totally Destroys the Quebec Town of Aylmer EVEN HUNDRED HOMES SWEPT AWAY AND $750,000 DAMAGE DONE WHEN FIRE BREAKS OUT l.V HOTEL�SPREAD INTO COUNTRY AND CONSUMED FARMS SOME MILES AWAY�RELIEF BEING RUSHED. OTTAWA, August 11�Aylmer, Quebec, was totally destroyed by fii'<* i seven hundred homes were wiped out last night. The damage la placed ut $750,000. Farms tuo and three miles away caught fire and the countryside is ./(.(1 for five miles. Army tents and bedding are being rushed to the �,.,.,!(� and food is being sent from Hull and Ottawa, which Is being rationed under police supervision. The fire spread so rapidly that the town was gutted in ninety minutes, iiul there is not one complete building left. The little town had a popu-lation of over seven thousand, chiefly made up of the residences of many civil servants from Ottawa. The fire broke out in Holt's Hotel, through (ti unknown cause. The town is today the scene of grief and desolation. LARGE PARTY OF ENGLISH CAPITALISTS COMING HERE At Instigation of Itatteiibury Land Company Limited on Large Colonization Undertaking A large party of English capitalists and land owners la coining here soon under the ausplce.s of the Rat-tenbury Land Company, to look over local land areas held by that company, in a part of the vast land settlement project started by that company in Great Britain. Amongst others in the party will capi- be Major Cooper, an English talist and land owner, largely interested in the western Canada project, the Hon. Martin Brooks, and the secretary of the East Coast Land Company, a large colonization pro-j in glowing terms to ject recently created in England. General Byrtf of Vimy Lands amid Great Enthusiasm POPULAR NEW GOVERNORUGENERAL STEPS ASHORE IN QUEBEC TO THE BOOMING OF GUNS AND BLOWING OF WHISTLES�IDOL OF THE ARMY TAKES HIS PLACE AS GOVERNOR-GENERAL� M AGNIFH TENT CEREMONY. QUEBEC, August 11�While the air vibrated with the firing of guns, the blowing of whistles, and the sound of bells, with which mingled the applause of the huge crowds, General Byng, of Vimy, the new Governor- General, landed from the Empress of Franco this morning and went to the legislative buildings, where he wa.s sworn in to office, amidst pomp and ceremony never before equalled in the history of the Dominion. Responding to an address of wel-<3>� come, the governor general referred ' THK *<>UNGBR VANDBRBILT the ,n�T. KIRKPATRICK IS STARTING DRAINAGE WORK Many Men Employed In Putting in Tile Drainage on the Line West of Prince George in London, will proceed to Egypt, where he will continue the work which the provincial forestry service has already done in the develop- j ment of a big Egyptian market for '�, B.C. lumber. Following the recent visit of Gen-' eral Manager Warren, on his tour o[ the western lines of the C.N.R.. i Superintendent Kirkpatrick has al- | eady started the work of draining ' id., grade in bad places on the line; to the west. In the city last night he stated that men were already em- ! ployed, and that a lot more would be put on. \r present no ballasting is being lone, l>ut is expected, in view of the ' general manager's statement, that ' this work Will shortly be undertaken i on the line of the mountain division > herever necessary. REDUCES CATTLE HATE OVER P.G.E. :$.> PER CENT. Premier Oliver announced this j morning that there will be a reduc- j tion of 35 per cent, in freight rates I on the P.G.E. railway on cattle ship- | ments. The decrease will be effect- j ive immediately thus benefiting the shippers in moving this year's beef animals to market. Everything is in readiness for handling the cattle (tf the Chilcoten, Cariboo and Lllloo-ei Fectlona and first shipments will be made this month. GEORGE E. MCLAUGHLIN HERE TO START MILL ENGINEER SUCCUMBS Northern Lumber Company's Mill at Willow River Will Out Two Million Feet Arriving from Victoria yesterday. George E. Mclaughlin, of the Northern Lumber Company Ltd.. is going up to his mill at Willow River and will start cutting almost immediate-: The mill has about 2,000,000 teet in logs at the mill and this will 1.....ut before the close down. Mr McLaughlin is one of the pioneer lumbermen of this section and was a member of the company iperatlng at South Fort George in the early days under the name of the Northern Lumber and Mercan- e Company Limited. PRINCE RUPERT, August 11 � John Angus Sutherland, injured in a railway wreck near Salvus station last April, died here on Tuesday night following an operation. He was a freight locomotive engineer. He leaves a widow and six children. FURTHER MILLION DOLLAR LOAN FOB P.G.E. VICTORIA, Aug. 11�For the purpose of pushing construction on the P. G. E. between Prince George and Quesnel, a loan of $1,000,000 has hern negotiated by Finance Minister Hart. The security is a twenty year bond, bearing six |K�r cent, fnterest. The purchaser is a Toronto syndicate, which is paving $93.50. (District Engineer Vassar, accompanied by Superintendent McKenzie of the Northern Construction Company, have left for Quesnel, where they will meet the premier's party at the end of the month. It is expected that on their return arrangements will be completed for steel laying from this end.) Canadian army, and said he hoped to follow the footsteps of his illustrious predecessors. Meighen and other cabinet members of the Dominion government, together with many officials, were present. The liner arrived yesterday afternoon, and Lord Byng was entertained privately until today. The mayor of Quebec declared a public holiday. The governor-general will proceed to Rideau hall, Ottawa, to take his official residence. 'CADDIES" FOR NORTHCLIFFE up With Chief Justice Macdonald. Lord Northcliffe played eighteen holes of golf at the Oak Bay links. Victoria, on Saturday, the jurist vanquishing the publisher by two up. Perhaps the most striking feature of the match was that Cornelius Van-derbilt jr. "caddied" for Lord Northcliffe. Perhaps never before has a golf match been played in the west when player and caddie represented such wealth and influence. INTERNATIONAL PEACE MEMORIAL MOKE SPECIAL PRIZES OFFICERS FACE CHARGE SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 11� The first, second and third officers and one petty officer face charges of contributory negligence as a result of the wreck of the steamer Alaska. A federal investigation was held yesterday. It is claimed that the officers were at fault in running the vessel on Blunt's reef. REFERRED TO LEAGUE _______ PARIS. August \-J�The whole! Silesian question and the problems! involved which threaten the rela-1 tri- i IN STUDYING FIXATION OF NITROGEN FROM AIR TO RELIEVE RUSSIA Alter interviewing industrial heads in Britain, Mr. Pattullo will proceed to Norway to study the fix-ition of nitrogen from the uir, states a report of the minister of lands' activities overseas. Mr. Turnbull, after the conclusion of his business PARIS. August 11�The British and Belgian premiers express a willingness to accept France's suggestion for co-operation with the United States in the matter of providing relief for Russia. Lloyd George pointed out that the first essential is the making of an honest effort by the Soviet government to help the Allies in the relief work. Irish Republican Reply is Said to Be Favorable PREMIER LLOYD GEORGE RETURNS TO ENGLAND FROM PARIS IN VIEW OF SILESIAN DEADLOCK�AUSTIN CHAMBERLAIN RECEIVED DE VALEIIAS REPLY WEDNESDAY�CONTENTS TEMPORARILY WITHHELD. PABIS, August 11�The British delegation has announced that Premier Lloyd George is in receipt of the Irish answers to the peace proposals submitted through the Republican leader, de Valera, yesterday. In view < i the deadlock in the upper Silesian question, the Premier has decided to return to London with his mission today. The French cabinet has been announced to meet. There is no meeting of the supreme council thisi forenoon, but Premier Briand will mil for a cabinet meeting after today's conference With Lloyd George on the Silesian question. Lloyd George ii.Nsembles his cabinet on Saturday. It is believed that the Irish reply is hopeful. This was received yesterday in London by Austin Chamberlain, who said that the contents would not be divulged until after a cabinet, conference. DEATH BY BRAVE ACT W INCE RUPERT, August 11 -am Booth, an old-timer and a eturiiorl soldier, an employee of the c'ty waterworks department, was killed yesterdtey afternoon when attempting to stop a runaway team loaded with children. He was aged forty. �f V I^^JFTS TWO YEAR*S PRINCE RUPERT, August 11 � "atanove, a Jap, pleaded guilty yesterday in the county court, before Judge Young, of wounding a countryman at the Somerville Can-'iery. with intent to do grevious bod-u-v harm. He was sentenced to two years in the New Westminster penitentiary. WHEAT BOARD DISSOLVED WINNIPEG. August 12 � The Canadian wheat board, formed two years ago, was dissolved at a members' meeting today. The board was formed to aid farmers market their crops. Mayor Wilson has received a communication from J. W. Cunningham, ! general secretary of the International Peace Memorial Association of B.C., asking him to call a public meeting for the purpose of organizing a local committee for Prince George to undertake the raising of funds by popular subscription, necessary for the purchase of a site for the Peace Memorial Park on the Canadian side of the boundary line opposite the Peace portal, which has been erected through the public spirited efforts of the Hon. Samuel Hill, president of the Pacific Highway association, and request all interested in the above to meet at the . City hall at 8 o'clock on Tuesday, tain for some time, lias been referred > jg^ instant to the League of 7 -tvons by the \ supreme council. This is considered j IIATTENBURY LAND AGENT* to have solved the crisis, ami the j ---------- supreme council will continue its | F. B. Chettleburgh, Telkwa agent agenda, especially discussing Rus-'of the Rattenbury Land Company, relief, during- the absence ofj'-s a visitor here on business. Mr. Chettleburgh was a former resident here, where he represented the land concern that is now offering its holdings throughout this district at prices and terms which compete with the Land Settlement Board. Mr. Chettleburgh is conferring with the local agent, Mr. L. D. Vibbard, and both of these representatives are very enthusiastic about the future of the settlement of Rattenbury lands. The fact that most of these lands were staked many years ago, and that the locators picked the best they could find in a virgin field, is responsible for the ready sale to local people they assert. Boys' Mr. of sian Lloyd George. WANTS MORE INFORMATION DUBLIN. Aug. 12 (Latest) - \ letter from de Valera. delivered to Lloyd George, is neither an acceptance nor rejection of the Irish peace proposals. It is learned that the letter raised various questions to which an answer i? necessary. This answer may serve to facilitate future dealings, and is not expected to lead to a break in the negotiations. A popular contest which is meeting with much success at all fairs throughout Canada is the Stock Judging Competition. Sutton has offered a first prize $10.00 and Mr. W. L. Hornsby a second prize of $5.00 for a similar competition at the Fall Fair here. Entries are open for all boys under the age of 16 years. A further special prize of $10.00 is being offered by the "Citizen" for an essay on 'How the Fair Helps Central B.C." of not more than five hundred words. The competition is open to all children sixteen and under. Mayor Wilson is offering a shield for competition by the various districts adjacent to Prince George. It is understood that this will be for a competition in agricultural products, and that it will be the property of any district winning it three years in succession. Definite particulars as to the conditions of the competition will be published in the Citizen next Tuesday after the directors of the fair hold their next meetiug. TOMORROW'S TEA WHOLESALE RIM RUNNING WINDSOR, Ont.. Aug. 12 � Rum running between here and the United States is to be carried on more freely than ever, since the liquor enforcement here, officials believe. Hugo orders have been received by local distilleries and it is stated that a score of speed boats will be operated in taking liquors to Michigan. The public is reminded of the tea to be held at the home of Mrs. Dixon, South Fort George, tomorrow afternoon from 3 to 6. There will be Morris dances, songs and music. Cars will be stationed outside the Prince George Drug Store from 3 o'clock and will take any people desirous of attending the affair to Mrs. Dixon's house. A small admission fee will be charged which will cover the whole entertainment and the excellent time which is promised. Employers Appoint Economic Council to Provide Work ELKS PASSING THROUGH PRINCE RUPERT, Aug. 11�Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Peden, Mr. and Mrs. D. I). Pence and E. L. Stock, prominent Elks of Victoria, are in the city on their way to the Calgary convention, accompanied by Ralph Lepine and Fred Gilhully the local delegates. They leave on Saturday, passing through 1'rince George Sunday morning. ATTORNEY-GENERAL FARRIS STATES THAT THERE WILL BE 20,000 UNEMPLOYED IN B.C. BY WINTER ACCORDING TO INDICATION'S�LARGE GATHERING OF EMPLOYERS PLAN TO AMELIORATE CONDITIONS. SOURDOUGHS' ANNIVERSARY DAWSON, Aug. 12�Sourdoughs from Alaska, Yukon and B.C. are assembling for the 2 5th anniversary of the gold discovery of the Klon-riyke. on Wednesday next. A big parade and big sourdough banquet is planned at which only food grown in the Yukon will be served. C. N. R. ASSURANCES VANCOUVER, August 11�In July there were eleven to twelve thousand unemployed in this province, and indications arc that by winter this number will be increased to twenty thousand, stated Attorney-General Farris, to the unemployed conference yesterday. Premier Oliver and representatives of almost every public organization were present. An economic council was appointed whose duty will be to provide all hona fide citizens with labor of a productive nature, and some system of ration* ing will be adopted instead of the former meal ticket system. Replying Sutherland's to Secretary George telegram on behalf of No FURTHER LOANS VICTORIA. August 11�No further loans are to be extended by the department of industries to new projects until industrial conditions have decidedly improved, probably next spring, is the announcement of the government. the G.W.V.A., asking that a preference be given to returned men in the labor to be used in constructing the station here. Chief Engineer Dixon of the C.N.R. wired as follows in reply yesterday. "Your wire 9th, Contracts Prince George and Prince Rupert stations already let subject to contractor using local labor and material as far as possible. DAVE MCDONALD TO WED Or* Monday morning at 8.30 in the Catholic church, Miss Katherine Rice will be united in marriage to Mr. Dave McDonald, both of this city. Mr. McDonald is well known as the proprietor of "Mac's" Club Cafe here. He is a pioneer restaurant man of this section, and has been here during and since construction days. He is a boxer of considerable repute, and has appeared in the ring here on many occasions on each of which he has put up a fine exhibition, and in the majority has been the victor. His host of friends in this city will wish his bride and himself every happiness. KING GEORGE HEADS FUND LONDON, August 11�The Imperial War Relief Fund, headed by King George, issues an appeal to all Britishers to make an effort to carry relief to Russia. FORTY-THREE FOR BABE PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 11�Babe Ruth made his forty-third home run yesterday and is now nine days ahead of his last year's record. TENNIS TOURNAMENT All those drawn in the tennis tournament should arrange with those against whom they are drawn to play their games as soon as possible and turn the scores in to the secretary. Tea will be served on the courts tomorrow afternoon by Mrs. Deykin. Mr. Joseph Hennig of the Bashaw-Lumber Company is a business viBi-tor to the city.