CITIZEN jttler Breaks Through Ice On Stuart River L from Shock and Exposure * After Rescue Party Gets Him Ashore Lines Ernest Tong, a Stuart river Eer residing about 20 nules % of vanderhoof. died on Novem-22 as the result of shock and ex-hul-e caused by his breaking through ice on Stuart river and being par-Uv immersed for about 45 minutes. D Hoff of the Mandalay ranch cutting wood on the banks of river near Tong's farm when he jd cries for help. He went to litigate and saw Tong had broken rough the ice about 20 feet out shore and was standing in water to his armpits. The ice being tco L to hold him Hoff secured a pole pushed it out to Tong, but he unable to climb out of the water. i told him to hang onto the pole [id he would get a rope. He then ran A. Snider's place nearby .and se-a rope and returned to Tong ^ompanied by A. Snider, George [id Norman Vinson. Tong could not the rope attached to himself in ier to have the others pull him so more poles had to be secured finally the party succeeded In ing the rope attached to Tong's �ist and pulled. him out. He was npletely exhausted and could y do more than groan. They arted to carry him to Snider's house he died on the way. Iconstable George P. Bradley and roner R. W. Stone of Vanderhoof notified and after visiting the of the accident, had the body noved to Vanderhoof. Burial took ace there on November 24. s late Mr. Tong was about 53 of age and single. He had reel on his farm on Stuart River for past twenty years. His only �n relatives are living in North ^versham Kent, Eng., and they have �n notified of. the. -sad circum- | nces of his deatH. he late Mr. Tong was one of the ur men who arrived in Prince orge on November 4 with a light livery truck which, the. party had tiven over 20 miles "of hew road the stUers -built during tihe past year! the Mandalay Ranch to connect! the Ness-Lake road into Prince } orge, . ^\ - � i j was a large congregation' at the funeral service held in j [anderhoof on Thursday last and nducted by the Rev, C. J. Brown, pallbearers were D. Hoff, George ite. Ross Findlay, George Vinson, lorman Vinson and A. P. Gilbert. AND ANOTHER THINC5\^|R. KINKS. . . " With uplifted finger, P-esident Roosevelt discusses with Prime Minister King the recently signed reciprocal trade treaty between Canada and the United States. The scene is in the East Room of the White House in "Washington, D.C., where members of the Canadian, United Kingdom and United States governments put their signatures to the pacts designed to mutually benefit the three democracies. Monkman Pass Highway Assoc. To Hold Dance Music From C. F. G. P. Radio Station and By Rhythm Rascals J Santa Claus Spirit to Rule Charity Ball B. P. O. E. Annual Dance in Aid ��j Of ChristmasT Hamper ..*.. Fund 125,000 Loan Approved By Federal Govt. funds For Rehabilitation of City Water Works Forthcoming , The spirit of Santa Claus was in b at the Prince George city meeting last Monday night a communication from Ottawa vhe Dominion government had pen favorable consideration to the is application for a loan of $25,000 rebuild the city's water dlstrlbu-m ^ em> and *n a communication m the provincial government that uuire it would assume 60 per cent stead of 40 per cent of reliet pay's to unemployables. Other mat-to^1 Uded the ubiquitous relief wT' and Preliminary prepara-05 for the election of a mayor, aldermen and three members i school board. �crnunt *ance oammt'ibee submitted FS 'w � **� of $4,599.49 and iirii n, n of AMermen Taylor and ^d these we/e ordered paid finance department of government at Ottawa er stating that the city's Md th *m a ^25>00� loan to re-F'ater � < Water tower and renew tanin*.? S urider �^ Dominion brojects h� municlPal self-liquidating anrt lleen favorably consid-Wi�n comPtetion of the neces-,111 brJLl"81186111^-* ^e money Merest trt�*>mteS at two per cent I,-*., � l� be repaid in 15 annual took the Only 25 more days until Christmas and .he more fortunate kiddies are ail making their desires known in quarters that they hope will do them the most good and bring the largest returns, in Christmas gifts. But wha-about those underprivileged children whose chances for a close association with Santa Ciaus and all the namt Implies, ale definitely slim? It is tor these underprivileged kid-construction work en the road from ' djes tna tne Benevolent and Protec-G*ande Prairie, Alta., through Monk- j tive order of Elks in Prince George man Pass to Prince George, and a fea- [ endeavor to provide some measure of .ture of them all is that music for the ; good cneer and enjoyment each year dance program is supplied by radio | by their distribution of Christmas station CFGP located atv Grande' hampers and toys. Prai.ie. The series of dances^so far j while many other local organiza- Synrhriniz.'ni, wich tome sixty community centre dances being held In the Peace River district on Friday, December 9, the Prince George branch of the Monkman Pass Highway Association in conjunc ion with the Junior Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a gala evening in Princess Ballroom. These dances are held to raise money for the purpose of continuing d f held in the Peace River district have not only ij.oved extremely popular but have resul ed in a considerable increase in the association's funds. While it is hoped the CFGP dance music will cctne in clear so that all in the Peace River and Prince George may dance to the same music simultaneously, the committee in charge here are no taking any chances on poor reception. Prince George's Rhythm R:scals orchestra will be en hand so that good music is assured lor every minute of the evening. A midnight feature of the evening: will be a series of speeches over tions join them in their commendable efforts, the Elks' annual ball in aid "of the Christmas hamper fund has grown to be one of the highlights of the social season in Prince George. It is held for the purpose of augmenting the fund to ^provide Christmas provender and happiness to hose unable to provide for themselves in Prince George and its immediate vicinity at this festive season. Tomorrow night the annual ball will be held by the B P. O. E. in the Princess Ball: oom for this laudable purpose and 'he advance sale of tickets assures the usual capacity turnout of citizens imbued with the kindb' CFGP from various sections of the Christmas spirit of giving to those more reUef of a* iajor ) employables, unem- 5�* "^ charity cases, S new applica- yts proved a for ** �* from " on P informed Peace River, as well as some from the local booste-.s of the Monkman Pass Highway. It is regrettable that the date set by the parent Monkman Pass Association for Decembers conflicts with he telephone bridge being carried on by the Women's Hospital Auxiliary in P ince George, but the committee hope that the players will all attend the dance after their games are finished. Refreshments arrangements are in the hands of a capable committee, and a good time is assured to all who attend: In las1 week's broadcast over station CFGP. the story of the herculean efforts to get the car through to Hansard was told by one of Francis Murphy's crew as follows: -At mile 39 from Kinuseo Palls we iht miles from less fortuna/e than themselves. Music is by the Rhythm Rasca's: refreshments prepared by culinary artists of extraordinary ability, the spirit of peace on earth and end goodwill to� men which will prevail, assures a happy time for all who a -lend. If you haven't a wife, sweetheart ov girl friend who you can escort, grab someone else's, come clong and join in the fun, for surely the other fellow couldn't "object when" it's all in the spirit of Chris mas good cheer nnd in aid of such a worthy cause. FORDHAM JOHNSON DIES IN VANCOUVER At mile 39 fr were about seven or eight miles 'he McGregor River. A supply base had been established here, also Ole Hanson waited with the boat to bring the car down the river. Ole Hanson was waiting there, waiting against time on the upper reaches of -he McGregor River. Any night might freeze, leaving him and his big boat stranded 60 miles in the bush. No doubt he fretted impatdenfly, but he waited. Not idly though, for with, 'he assistance of other trappers the (Continued on page Iour> Hon. J. W. Fordham Johnson, former lieutenant-governor of B.C.. died on his 72nd birthday Monday, November 28, at Vancouver. Mr. Johnson was born in Lincolnshire, Eng.. and came to Vancouver in 1898. He joined the staff of the B. C. Sugar Refinery in Vancouver in 1899 and has been connected with that corporation continuously since, beroming president in 1920. He bertime lieutenant governor in 1931 and retired in 1936. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife and three children. The funeral was held in Vancouver today. Will Operate Grist Mill Near Prince-George Specializing in Whole Flour, J. H. Cooper will uiacture By-Products A grist mill capable of supplying whole wheat flour, rye flour, laying m..sh, and supplementary grain products, to the city and entire district, will be in operation near prince George by December 1. The mill will be owned and supervised by J. H. Cooper, well-known Summit road farmer, The work will be done on his property about nine miles north of ;own. Mr. Ccoper has already started producing 100 per cent whole wheat flour, in addition to whole wheat flour, with part of the bran removed, and his szmples of these products are of a very high quality. Local merchants have indicated that they, will be able to take all the products of the new enterprise, and residents will t>e able to buy locally-produced flours through the stores. Mr. Cooper can also produce an unbleached white flour, but b*� realizes that this food is not competitive, as it is admittedly more coarse and of poorer quality than white flours produced by lalrger companies. The white flour will be on sale in the stores but Mr. Cooper warns not to expect too much of It. In addition, the mill will produce breakfast' cereals and laying mash which will come to the highest standards. Mr. Cooper expects his biggest demand for laying mash, a compound food made of oats, barley, cod liver oil, and other substances. The unit is a small Enterprise grist mill of a type used commonly on the prairies, consisting of a fanning unit two stone burrs, bolter and screening apparatus. The mill will be capable of producing 1000 pounds of whole wheat flour an hour. All grains for the operation will be obtained locally. A pick-up system is planned whereby farmers will be able to leave their grain in Prina George with a local representative from where it will toe taken to the mill at the farm. Mr. Cooper ad vises that market pr.ices will be pjai for all grains including wheat, oats barley, and rye. Mr. Cooper is a Calgary man. hav ing come here from the prairies fou yeas ago. TURGEON-GARLAND DEBATE COLONIZATION Speaking in support of the Page Croft colonization scheme in a radio debate Sunday evening over the CBC J. G. Turgecn MP. predicted a new prosperity for all Canada with tht inauguration of the plan. "Other colonizing efforts have admittedly failed, principally because they have been improperly conducted." Mr. Turgeon said. Better markets and Increased employment will follow an adequately financed, properly applied scheme. Not one person brought to Canada will be allowed to compete with Canadian woikers in the Dominion labor markets. "We can build up a greater volume of railway traffic and use the products of our labor and organize industries where none now evists, if we have additional population. "The Page Croft scheme will prove of great benefit to farmers. At the present time Canada production does not meet its consumption. We produce only 40 per cent of our hog consumption. 50 per cent of our sheep and 60 per cent of our cattle. Surely (Continued on page Four) Crown Loses Appeal in Price Cut of Gasoline British Columbia Appeal Court Gives Decision Sustaining Interim Injunction The British Columbia Appeal Court on Tuesday handed down Its decision in the government gasoline price reduction case, dismissing the crown's appeal from the interim injunction issued by Mr. Justice Manson. Legal processes are likely to hold up the order of the B. C. government for a lowering of the price of gaso:tne until next midsummer or autumn, according to legal opinion expressed in Victoria. The complicated legal processes ahead of the act appear at present to be a trial in the B. C. Supreme Court in January*, appeal to the B. C. Appeal Court in the spring; final hearing before the Privy Council in June or early summer. �. Prince George, B. C. Former Speaker Demands Paper Retract Charge H. G. Perry Says Province Editorial in Language of Soap-Box Demagogue Vancouver, Nov. 30: (Special)� With Bridge Engineer W. G. Swan be Jig called^-before the private bills committee to refute changes by Dr. Lyle Tetford, MJ^A., of graft in Pat-tullo bridge payments., and Engineer Burpee subpoenaed to appear befoie the public accounts committee to prove charges of over-payment on the Radium-Kingsgate, highway contracts, and the Vancouver Province being, called from the iloor of the legls- N lature to retract an editorial statement "that there has been a progressive degradation in the office of speaker," the government, during the past week, has been busy protecting itself agains; efforts to destroy its integrity and fairness. H. G. Perry, M.L.A. for Fort George, a former speaker, made formal demand on the floor of the house that the editor of the Vancouver Province newspaper pubiiicly retract nis cnarge of unfairness in Mr. Speaker's rulings of today, and for years past, claiming that the editorial was a severe and unjust criticism of the present Mr. Speaker, himself and previous speakers of the legislature. "The edi orial is wholly misrepre-sentatlve. It is written very ignor-antly and, I believe, malevolently. It Is a serious reflection on the speaker of the government and on "the members of the legislature.," stated the Premier. Mr. Perry declared that In his opinion the editor was the innocent, tool of a movement In Canada which sought to destroy political democracy and establish some o:her form of government. The new Public Utility Act passed its first reading on Monday and whatever fireworks it may develop have been withheld for the second and third readings. With the help of votes from H. G. Perry, Fred Crone and Prank Putnam, Liberals, the proposal to Include a portion of .East Vancouver riding in Vancouver-Point Grey was defeated before the redistribution committee on Monday. The Islands riding is to be eliminated and become part, of Nanalmo riding according to a recommendation of the redistribution committee-. The committee also recommended that one member be dropoed in Victoria Cify and a new riding of Oak Bay be established. Further details of the legislature on page nine. -------------o------------- Golden Nuggets Made From Lead Leads To Arrest Fred Peterson Charged with Attempt to Obtain Money by False Pretense Appearing on a remand on a charge of attempting to obtain money by unlawful means through the sale of ake "gold," Fred Peterson, local minter, was committed for trial a> ;er a preliminary hearing on the case before Magistrate P. J. Moran in city police court yesterday. Peterson is alleged to have attemp-ed to sell pieces of lead smeared with old paint to Joe Sing, proprietor of he C. N. R. Cafe, on November 19. He testified that he was approached by Peterson who asked him to buy he "gold" which was in a little bof.le. It looked to me like- It wasn't gold." said Joe, "so I called-Constable Smith." The accused contended that he had merely asked Sing to tell him what ;he bottle and its contents were worth, and was not trying to sell them. Constable William Smith told ol nspectihg a piece of the "gold" which had been severed with a pair f scissors by Joe Sing, and of later jeing assured by M. W. Skinner that in reality the "gold" was lead covered with paint commonly used by painters and sign writers. Peterson asserted that a man wbosn name he did not remember had asked him to dispose of the "gold" and he was unaware that he was b?ing duped. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS A proclamation of the provincial government has declared Monday. December 26 a pubic holiday under clause 62 of the Factories Act. and Monday, January 2, 1939. a holiday under the Half-Day Weekly Holiday Act.