Thursday, December 10,1931 THE PRINCE GBORGE CITIZEN WHERE YOUR TABLE IS BEST SERVED Ridgway's Celebrated -TEA- . In Willow Pattern Caddie $1.10 OPEN LETTER TO W. G. ROGERS Phone 1 C. C- REID Phone GROCERIES Phone 60 THE ISLE PIERRE FERRY Hon. R. W. Bruhn, Minister of Public Works, Victoria, B. C. Dear Sir:�The ferry at Isle Pierre has recently been taken from the river, and residents of the district, most of whom live across the riyer from the railroad, store and postoffice, must once more undergo the serious inconvenience of doing without the ferry ioi the next several months. That this is indeed an inconvenience can be realized when it is remembered that ihe -ferry is one mile from the post-otfice and store. Teams must be cabled, at the river's edge, while pas ll freight *Vt"" in a small boat that, is apparently more sea-worthy than the large ferry, -eeinc it can be run after the ferr> hafbeen taken from the water, then SSk^iUTto the POSUrfflce. �"J g their produce or _parcetejack toj.he ferry by board or of they n-Jght. that the ferrj was re- SertSceVS las^year when the rested high and dry all the m id Dear Mr. Rogers:� In your communication to The Citizen you say "We supported Mr. Deyran because, etc" for this please accept my ( best thanks and hearty congratulq- : tions, I regret that you are opposed . to the election of "neuirals and crosst I benchers" who rae a nufsance. In thi^ you are quite right, they are certainly � a nuisance to the professional medical men, to the patronage system and also the present political system which has been allowed to degenerate to such an I extent that in .many instances it has become little better than the organized plundering of the state. To name only one such instance�Beaoiharnois�in which numbers of the most prominent public men were involved, Here was a water power, said to have potential value of anythinu from one to two hun- j dred mlllf.oh dollars, taken from the country by the professional politicians, and this is the kind of thing you invite me to support. How did the "neutrals or cross- i benchers" come out In thfs affair? Mr:' Sweezey. the head of this gang of' nj | plunderers swore that the only ones � uniiendent wno did Canada the service B B I W^ m� fr~ m# ^^ #S of exposing thus conspiracy against JL **& J&BtV' f 4/ ig your homeland. �r � I We "will n(nv dip into this question � a little deeper and see what these "nuisance crass-benchers" have done for you and me. Kier Hardic, a Scotch coal miner and John Burns, a man born 1 think amid the forbidding conditions of a London workhouse, devoted practically the!r whole lives fighting for the uplift of the submerged masses, ami so well did they succeed, that they were largely instrumental in raising from the pit of misery and despair, millions of their fellows, to a hfgher ! and better life. Their work is reflected ; right here in B. C. today. Is not our .social legislation, such as old age pen-j sioris, mother's pensions, workmen's j compensta'on, unemployment relief, a ; reflection of the work performed by j these two splendid men? You may call i them what you like, but I call them > empire heroes, in the best sense of ! tho word, and every day you live you , enijoy benefits that have sprung from the foundations laid by these two men ' from the slums. Compare the spirit and purpose of these two "cross-benchers'" with that of our patronage politicians; The for- , mer is noble, the latter a deformity. Then to come nearer home, we had. an inde]5endent member, Mary E'.len Snii.h by name, who did splendid work for the women and children of this province, and it was not until Mrs. Sirith allowed heiself to be persuaded : to srel mto '.he party name, thai the blcc-m of her political ,\outh faded and iiw.t v.... ,�.,__.-_ ,- . sne passecj out. T do not know whether in Prince George to the general elec- j ycu ihjwe neajd 0, them bm therf, an? !'"ffl other "nuisance cross-benchers." Prdmier Maedonald and Viscount Snowden. who are'.said to bo ;h�3 lwo fir.�! statesmen in Europe. You say that the iwo party sytfeMi has stood the test for yenrs. In this you am quite mistaken for neither the party or economic system has r,t<>o\ the tes*. otherwise it wou'd be .impo.ssib'e for Ml of us to br in such a mess as \vt- are now. Tn the early pnrt of your letter, you say "to elect a legislature to measure r.p to his ideal is a qroat big contract." Personally I should not consider it. a event there snouin w � vci, ^..,...~ bio. fOn.lract to find 48 men or honor toiT outcome, .because 1 am convinced u, o fa populfltion of 600,000. I am these who have, exa.nvned the project! m ^ obliged for your invitation to .... aamMv interested: but of course, i ntin^ mvsplf m ono of thc ends TOYS for Christmas Priced Right Prince George Drug Co. Ltd. Phone 1. We have' received our Xmas Turkeys from local farmers�Only No. 1 birds will be dressed. Special for CHRISTMAS LADIES Knitted Suits and Blouses �- Afternoon and Evening Dresses � Ladies and Girls Silk Lingarie � Silk Hosiery in all the latest shades � Towel Sets and Linens � Ladies Hand Bags � Kid Gloves � Scarfs and numerous^other articles suitable for Christmas Gifts. - Individual and Boxed Handkerchiefs � Miss E. A. Horwood PAUL WIELAND GEORGE STREET earliest .opportunity, in order to have a bridge built as has been promised? Yours truly. CHAS. BYERS. Lsle Pierre, Dec. 8, 1931. BRITISH ELEQTION MAY AFFECT LOCAL PROJECT ^ >RINCE GEORGE may have a direct interest in the recent election in Great Britain, which resulted in the establishment of the present National government. It may appear a far cry from the projected pulp and paper mill to the general elections in the old country, but in the opin:on of F. P. Burden, agent general in London, there Is a connection wor- mm^^mMmm -hhs;b j, Burden says: "I am still convinced there is a feasible development there, and one unequalled in any other part of Canada, or probably in the world today. Also I may say that I have y every.hope, now that the election has settled here.' and the results so gratifying, those who have shown an interest in the project will bo able to proceed with it, in which event there should be a very satiisfac-am convinced DISTRICT FARMERS TAKE PRIZES IN SEED FAIR AT VANCOUVER The fanners in the Pineyiew and Woodpecker districts who carried off the honors in the red clover and alsike divisions of the seed show in this city last month did equally well in the an-muii winter seed show \n Vancouver. In the red clover exhibits E. J. Down was first. R. Blackburn second, and Kerkhoff Brothers fourth. In the local shew Blackburn was first. Kerkhoff Brothers second, and E. J. Down third. In the Vancouver fair the third prize for red clover .se?d went to James Turner, of Cadborc Bay. Vancouver Island. For alsike seed E. J. Downs was first, wirth Kolling and Pauli second, and Kerkhoff Brothers fourth, the third prize falling to James Turner. ----------------------O----------;------------ GERALD BENNINGTON GIVEN TWO-YEAR TERM BY JUDGE ROBERTSON .Judge. Roijert-son and A. McB. Young crown prosecutor, returned on Monday morning from the Peace River, after sessions at Rolla and Pouce Coupe. At Rolla Judge Robertson con- j ducted the trial of Gerald Benning-fon. charged with the theft of a quantity of grain, and also with breaking into a cabin and stealing two suitcases. Bennington's greatest. difficulty in connection with the theft of the wheat was in the hire of horses for the moving of it. In his search for a learn he endeavored to engage that of the man from whom he had stolen th wheat. Judge Robertson sentenced him to two years imprisonment on each charge, the same to run concurrently. At Pouce Coupi! a number of civil cases were heard. George Docherty BAGGAGE TRANSFER and FREIGHTING Furniture Moving Given Careful Attention ALL TRAINS MET Office with Home Furnishers, corner Third Avenue and Quebec PHONES: Home 99R1 Office 153 5 was re- these who have ex p are definitely interested: but of course, ^ nQt Hpp nor wasit posH ^ ^ for an ulldcrtak- lng of tnLs kind until conditions bo- ^^ scttled.. ------------0------------ WASHINGTON TODAY attach myself to ono of the ends of your patronage rope, but I much prefer to help fashion a newer and sounder rope. You .say politics is like a tug of war. I say it .should not be so, but a eo-oi>erative affair with all working fur the ffooi of the country. You advise me to ce-t my head exam-:ne Piorr.- district my best wishes for a Merry Gmas and Happy New Year, and may you lon� be Fparedto enjoy thr benefits made possible for yo\i by the two "nuisances and neutral cross-benchers" of bygone days, and given to you by your generous homeland. Yours truly, C. P. DEYKIN. DON'T FORGET OUR BIG XMAS SHOPPING SALE CONTINUES UNTIL � DECEMBER 23rd. 25J/o to 50% Cash Discount Just Twelve more Shopping Days � Mail your Xmas Cards Early. THE FRASER RIVER STORES ???????????????��?? Third Avenue Billiard Hall JOBBERS IN TOBACCOS, CIGARETTES. BARS AND GUMS T. a. GRIFFITH Proprietor Prince George ADOLF HITLER SAYS SOCIALIST FLAG WILL � FLOAT OVER GERMANY ; Berlin Dec. 7�Adolf Hitler, the German Fascist leader, makes the prediction that within a very short tf-me the flag of socialism will float over Germany from end to end of the republic. REID COMPANY LOSES BIG SUIT AGAINST NEWFOUNDLAND SI Johns, Dec. 7�Justice Kenton. of the supreme court, has handed down his decision in the su't for $10,000,000 brought against the government of Newfoundland by the Reid Mines and Forests Limited, and the Royal Trust Company,1 giving judgment in favor of thc government. Por many years the Reid company has been the most active agent in the development of New- j foundland's resources, and the company exerted an influence equal to that, of the government. REDUCTION SALE We are Marking Down Our Entire Stock. ^ This is not a mark up and mark down scheme but it ( is genuine. LADIES BRACELET WATCHES - 15 jewel in Gold Filled cases at $5.00 GENTS BRACELET^ATCHES - - 1,5 jewel in tlu- newest desigiis-at ! _ �p< .l~)0 GENTS POCKET WATCHES � 15 jewel in'beau- tiful engraved chromium raies with fancy figured dials at $5.00 BUNN'S SPECIAL 21 jew^l, in 16 size nickle case � Railroad Standard Movements at $4-2.00 JOHN C.KELLY WATCHMAKER 8c JEWELER George Street \