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GEORGE^
Thursday, September 29,  1938.
Qty Council   -To Top-dress Main Streets
Start in Spring Completing 2 Block at a Time as Finances Permit
of a modestly-financed program "that should " was the chief topic ,e regular city council
evening when Aid. submitted figures on
council ratification.
cost of $800 a block,
NEW GOLD STRIKE
IN LOWER CARIBOO
Impoi\nt Body of Iron Ore Said To
Avei?.ge Qne Ounce cf Gold
To the Ton
The   provincial    public    works   de-pal tment have a crew of men build-
Prince    George, B. C.
i-AtnW calls for an expenditure of [ U annually without submission of pinl bond iisue. It is nopeo. to p.e-though money for the project out next year    to start  the
nrk will bave to be done over .the Uface as it now stands, and it is not inded to strip the oil coating now
rp            question by Aid. C. C.
 Mr" Armstrong, chairman-of the hjrte committee, said the work would have to be done a block at a time "as lone as the money    holds  out,'1  and (three blocks could probably  be com-,leted next year.               .            �
His Worship Mayor A. M. Pat.erson j I reported that he had investigated certain phases of the engineering -problems involved, and believed that a cement mixer would be the only machinery required to process the material I that" will be used. ,
�This will have to be a modest program, because selling 'bonds to carry I it out is entirely out of the question." I the maycr declared.
Aid. W. H. Crocker suggested that an [arrangement be made with contrac-I tors, who he believed would be doing (black-topping on the highway near I Prince George next year, to do the city Iworkwith their machinery.
His Worsip was reluctant to accept
I tot suggestion,   but Aid. Armstrong
|said "we had better keep it In mind."
"1 wouldn't doubt we'could do busi-
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creek whJre
an important mineral body of iron ore carrying one ounce of gold to! the ton has been discovered. Engineers in charge of the new find describe the occurrence as one of major importance and vision the development of orte of British Columbia's wonder mines.
�Hobson creek flows into Hobson lake which is across a low divide from Quesnel lake, and is the headwaters of Clearwater river flowing into the North Thompson river north of K:m-loops. The shortest route into the new find is by Horsefly road from the Cariboo highway to Quesnel lake, thence toy boat up the lake to the head and then by the new 16-mile road being constructed.
The Clearwater country is known to be highly mineralized but development has been retarded for lack cf tramporta ion facilities, and the new road may possibly open up a new lode mining district of importance in old Cariboo.
(Jack Stewart. :lway Builder Passes Away
I Came to  Canada  a   Poor  Boy Amassing Millions as a Contractor
Major-General J. W. (Jack) Stew-I �rt. Pioneer railway builder and international general contractor, passed wray in Vancouver Saturday morning tost at the age of 76 years. Mr. Stewart had been in indifferent health for "ie past two years and his end was w&-unexpected.
General Stewart was well and favorably known throughout Canada and "tot in almost every section of the woria Where the English language is T,� ' haviflE had large contracts in most sections of the globe. Throughout �e central interior of B.C. he was ��*� as the builder of the Grand i��k Pacific and the Pacific and i railways and his friends lout the province were
Placer Leases In Northern Omineca Pay
Four      Prospectors      Clean-Up
#1500 Each for Three
Months Work
John Hansen and John .Dahl flew to Takla Landing last week by Canadian Airways with Pilot Russ Baker from McConnell creek, where they were taken by the Canadian Airways pilot some three months ago to work en their placer claims. They report a clean up for the three months of around $1500 each and state they were handicapped all season and forced to close down early owing to shortage of water. Otherwise they would have continued for another month. - Mxicta dead work on the claims was accomplished this year and should add considerably to production next season.
McConnell creek is a tributary, of the Ingenika river and the placer claims are situated about a hundred miles north of Takia Landing.
Dahl and Hansen report that two men working on an adjoining 'lease to themselves cleaned up a similar amount to their recovery in the three months' period.
The area is at present far removed from transportation other than by airplane, but reports from many sources are unanimous in stating that an extensive gold placer field exis's and will in the near future cause sufficient excitement in the way of gold production to bring about needed transportation facilities.
LOCAL TRUCKERS
WITNESS ACCIDENT
�c ;i5C0Uand.. and came to Canada b�y.   He followed .railway in Canada in the early 2. P. K., being on the sur-�om Port Moody to Van-was a member of the sur-out the first' streets
�>uver v    l'
fim          rallw&y    contracting
tractors ^n u�ne Of the largest con-lumiT "\ le west, building the Co-SlZ S,,Western an<* the Kasio & 'ays f0r Private interests,
 S,,West
 nt i'ays
Two Cats   Collide   on   H'gW.iy Nea"
Abbotsford and Two Pe~ple Hurt
And One Killed
On the regular trip from Prince George to Vancouver with Blackbunvs freight truck last Friday Alex Blackburn and relief driver George Johnston were witnesses of a spectacular auto accident near Abbotsford in which Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams of Aldergrove. and Miss Nicolscn, Clay-bum, were hurt. Mr. Williams was most seriously injured, suffering from a fractured and lacerated skull and badly injured knee, and died later in the AbboVsford hospital. Mrs. Williams suffered from cuts on face and legs, while Miss Nicolson sustained a twisted ankle.
Seeing a Dodge coupe approaching
lhe
�ndtheNPi*         r Private interests,,     ____�  �  �   ..
the Great w     and Fort Sheppard for 1 them, and in the rear mirror a Stu-irf� Northern in. the Kootenays. I debaker sedan coming behind. Block-,,Vf   war his   services as a j ,bum and Johnston pulled parttrUy off mer were in demand on all � (he pavement onto the road shoulder, ironts. and his war record! jpmes  Macdonold, driving the.sedan �m his military rank and ' with  Miss  Nicolson  as  passenger  cut ions of c.B.,    C.M.O. and I out  from  behind  the    truck  to pass.
coming in  collision    with   the  coupe
the
 and
 ualWays sald of Jack Stewart  *JUsL the same good fel-
he
 cut
just  abreast,  of  the   front  wheels  o
,.�    ,            .....  c-.....     the truck. The impact'Was such that
M11??1 ^iend after he j one side of the coupe was literally ras millions as he was when stripped of mud guard?, running "e flv>1   '............                and    front wheel,    while both
Vo^ ey l  - "f5 which **  in Vancouver.
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after
tsfourg Pirates League base-,, � - an exciting game the last half of the ninth jne score.tied two all. ,�' Catcher and manager I Pubs- hlt a home run
to
liCThee*c*rS    piled    into    the  side  of Blackburn's truck   doinp considerable damage to the mud guards before    overturning
 l�to    tne
Bell Porter, who has been ens l-e<
rr ,�v. � �unJc .un    in survey work In various part s of th two strikes called on   province, is b?ck in the fW'Jg. '^ to two    rived-from Vancouver ""�   J"< -  -mt intends  to stay here winter months.
Summary Of World's Crisis
Throughout the past week events in Europe .have moved with lightning-like rapidity, and what was news yes erday is history today. The historic conference yesterday when Hitler joined Mussolini at; the Brenner Pass for their joint entry to Munich to confer with Prime Minister Chamberlain was preceded by a series of historic events. Following is the Citizen summary of the European crisis since.the beginning Qf the week:
Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
Only six hours were required ior a peaceful compromise -settlement of the tense European crisis wton Hitler, Chamberlain, Daladier and Mussolini concluded their four-power conference about noon today (PST).
Tension eased as It was revealed that the German army will make nothing more than a "parade occupation" of the Czecho-Slovakian regions of Egar and Asch in the ex:reme western end of the country.
Other sections of the Sudelenland will be occupied ' only gradually, and will be undertaken by an "international settlement bloc.'
The settlement as outHned today will. clear the way for ihe: discussion cf other European problsip".
Important point of Ihe settlement is the Czecho-Slovakiah appruval of tho compromise plan. If details can-no; be worked out bv the four powers, the suggestion that Pre-iaem Roosevelt be called in to nrfoitra e has been favorably received.
Evacuation of Czecho-Slovakiaus in Sudetenland will be controlled by an international body. A plebiscite will he arranged in the Hungarian and Polish districts of Czecho-Slovnkia.
Thursday, 3 a-m. Broadcast
Prime Minister Chamberlain, while enplaning at the British airport for Munich said to newspaper reporter:*. "If at first you don't succeed, try again. I shall not give up the hope of a peaceful solution or abandon my ef-for.s for peace as long as any chance �for peace remains."
Herr Hitler and Mussolini met at Brenner Eass.ou tihe bd*cUtr. of Austria early this morning and were in conference for 22 minutes before cre-training at Munich. Hitler was smiling while Mussolini maintained his usual stern face as they arrived. At 2:45 (EST) Premier Daladier le.ct Paris by plane, arriving at Munich a few minutes after'Hitler and Mussolini.
The Hungarian government has sent a no'e to Prague stating that if the Czechs did not give them the same terms that she was forced to give do Germany they would consider it an unfriendly act.
The Polish government announced that regardless of the conference decision, unless Poland was given a 20-mile stretch of border they would attack Czecho-SlQvakia on Saturday and endeavor to take it by force. Wednesday
Belgium announced ^he will resist all attacks.
Italy warned that she has two mil-licn men under arms.
What was called "an about-face" was made by Hitler when he suddenly announced he would agree to a four-power conference for what is hoped to be a peaceful settlement of the Czech crisis.
A correspondent said late Wednesday that tiie German peop'eJiave had no knowledge of the true facts of the crisis, but have only been able to le?rn what has been published in the controlled German- pvess and aired (Continued on Page Four)

Larger Use Of Prince Rupert Port Urged
Efforts   Being   Made   to   Route
Grain via C. N. R. to
Northern Port
During a recent visit to Vancouver; H. G. Perry M.L.A., accompanied by J. G. Turgeou M.P., held a conference with Mr. Mclvor, of the Canadian Wheat Board and Mr. Glendenning of the Empire Shipping Ccmpany, on the matter of increased use of the Prince Rupert grain elevator and the port of Prince Rupert, with the hope of getting action which would give a fur-her impetus to business along the line of the Canadian National Railway from Jasper to Prince Rupert.
As a result of the conference Mr. Turgeon has approached the federal government through Hon. Ian A. Mj^-kenzie with suggestions that arrangements be made to further ocean trade |,e.Vreen Prince Rupert, the Orient and i.ie poris oi Gieat Britain through the (Continued on Pa�e Tuan
OLD   TIMER   ON
HOLIDAY    HERE
Former Manager of Canadian Bank Of
Ccmimerce Visiting Summer Home
At West Lake
Fred A. Matheson, cne-time manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Prince George, and for the last several years manager of the Commerce's branch in Chilliwack, accompanied by Mrs. Matheson motored up to Prince George on Monday and went on fco Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Williams' summer camp at West lake where they are enjoying a week's outing.
Since moving to Chilliwack Mr. Matheson has been prominently identified with civic affairs of the town and is now president of the Agricultural Association in the Praser Valley centre, and was in charge of the annual fair there which opened on September 22. This year's fair has been described in press reports as one of the mos; progressive in the provirre.
The Vancouver Police Pipe Band headed a mile-long caravan of automobiles from Vancouver and such distinguished guests as Mayor George Miller, Hon. K. C. MacDonald and others were welcomed by Mr. Mathe-�on.
Conservatives Choose New Party Leader
R. L. Maitland, K. C.  Election
Made Unanimous by Largest
Gathering in Years
Frince George Conservatives, back from the B. C. provincial convention at Kamloops, September 23 and 24, report "the m^t successful assembly^ since the days of Dick McBride."
From all provincial ridings representatives converged on the interior city 400 strong, to draft resolutions and acclaim R. L. (Pat) Maitland K.C. as the new leader of the party.
Prince George took a. prominent part, at the convention and a strong representation went from this city. Headed by Dr. R. W. Alward. who took. a leading .part, jn the resolutions committee, the delegates were Levi Graham, president of the Prince George Conservative Association; Vincent Giles, secretary; D. G. Williams, A. McB. Young, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Mof-fat and Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Burden.
"It was the most enthusiastic convention I have ever attended," declared Mr. Graham, on his return.
There were so many delegates it was impossible to crowd into the assembly hall. The choice of Mr. Maitland was made unanimous following a closely contested battle for the leadership between the new leader and Herbert Anscomb.
"A very strong policy for the Conservative party was inaugurated and all were confident that the party -will make a spirited comeback." he continued,                                                   i
Prince  George was honored  at  the convention when Dr. Alward was ted to the   position    of fourth/ president of the party executive.
The platform of the party was made up cf the following-leading planks:
Clean-up of/the patronage evil and the "super-government" of political hangers-on.
.Creation of a highway commission and a purchasing department responsible only to the legislature.                 ;
Maintenance of the British Emp:/? ; trade treaty system.                              �
Strengthening of the bonds of con- j federation.
Reduction of general taxation, due j to excessive government.                       ;
Divorce of civil service from politics : wi h promotion on the basis of merit. ,
Creation of a public utilities com- I mission.
Collection of all income taxation by one authority.
Elimination of excessive taxation oil I land, through a. complete revision of j the taxation structure and. pending-j this, restoration of government grants j to municipalities.                                   ;
Linger aid to mining and modiflca- j tion  of  present    restrictions    on  the financing of new min&s under the Se-curi'ies Act.
Adequate compensation fcr sllicosis j victims.
Regional   planning   of   the   province at large to assist its orderly develop- j ment in the future.
Bank Official Impressed With Local Progress
Supervisor   of    Royal   Bank   of
Canada Pays Visit to Prince
George and Vicinity
Striking an optimistic note about the future of Prince George and central B.C., B. O. Moxon, supeivisor of the Royal Bank of Canada, spent a few days in Lhe cLy last w�a:.
Mr. Moxon, making his first trip to this territory, was much impressed with the progress made and declared tha: the lumbering, mining and agricultural induscnes nold the key to mr-ther economic development.
He expressed surprise at the extent of the clay belt and the fertility of local soil. The great number or" successfully operated farms Is encouraging fcr the Prince George district, Mr. Moxon believed.
"Although the possibility cf war in Central Europe overshadows .everything else at presenc and will prove a grave deterrent to business, I feel that the lumber'business in this a;ea has a promising outlook nevertheless," ht- declared.
Mr. MoxDn believed that the erection cf a pulp and paper mill in this district is bound to come when marketing conditions warrant such an operation, and when the vast; stanc.';; of spruce timber in the area are given consideration.
He forecast a growing market for B.C. timber in the expanding use of wcod and wood products brought about through scientific and chemical research.
Any district in possession of raw mateiials is of great importance to the present and future economy of the nation in Mr. Moxon's opinion.
Accompanied by F. C. Smi h. loc.il manager, Mr. Moxon left Saturday morning for Vanderhoof where he was met by Ray Commons, manage" at Burns Lake. From there he will proceed to Vancouver via Smltheivs and Prince Rupert.
Change In Prince George Air Mails
Northbound  Planes    to    Arrive
Wednesdays,    Soutnbound
on Mondays
 p.m.
FROM FIELD
TO   TABLE
John Hargreaves of Springfield Ranch near Soda Creek grew some fine wheat this year. The Krause grist mill at Scda Creek bcught the wheat and ground it into flour. Mrs. Barlow cf Soda Creek bought some of the Hour and baked some buns and won the first prize whh them^at the Williams Lake fall fair, thus completing a cycle of production within a few square miles which might well be repeated throughout the Cariboo district.
Postmaster E. H. Burden of^Pfince George has been notified^by District Director of Postal Seryjce'G. H. Clarke of Vancouver that/On and after the northbound landing of the U. A. T. air mail plane at Quesnel on September 22x^6n its Vancouver - Prince George-Fort St, John run, the stop at ..Quesnel will be discontinued owing to the unsatisfactory airport conditions at that point.
Effective on October 1 the following changes will be made in Vancouver-Prince George-Fort St. John air mail service:
Northbound
Leave Vancouver 7:45 a.m. Wednesdays.
Arrive" "Williams Lake 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, leave 10:45 a.m.
Arrive   Prince   George   12:45 Wednesdays, leave 13:30 o'clock.
Arrive Fort St. John 16:00 o'clock Wednesdays.
Southbound
Leave Fort St. John 8:30 a.m. Mondays.
Arrive Prince George 10:00 a.m. Mondays, leave 10:45 a.m.
Arrive. Williams Lake 12:45 p.m. Mondays, leave 13:15 o'clock.
Arrive Vancouver 15:15 o'clock Mondays.              ^
These planes make direct connection with the Edmcnton-Whitehors^ planes both northbound and southbound.
Information has also been received by Postmaster Burden from Ottawa that on and after October 1 air mail service will be in operation between Vancouver and Winnipeg via Regina and Lethbridge, and also between Regina and North Battleford via Moose Jaw and Prince Albert, and' between Lethbridge and Edmonton with the Trans-Canada air mail plane's. All mail addressed for conveyance o\V these air mall routes will require six cents postage for first ounce and five cents for each additional ounce.
ALASKA HIGHWAY
COMMISSION
It was announced in Ofawa today that a fact find'nff eonrnis-ion would be appointed by the federal government to co-operarte "wifh the United States government in regard to the proposed Alaska highway.
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