The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada • Page 1

mam PUBLISHED IS TIIK INTEREST OP THE FERTILE CHILUWACK VALLEW WEN TY EICJ IIT'II YEAR XO. 41. CHILLIWACK, B.C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 1G, 1910. $1.00 A YEAR, CltlLLiWACK NEEDS BETTER BOOSTING Has Splendid Scenery, Climate, Land Market Trunspoitat ion. lie a ltoostcr The remark is frequently heard, "this is Chilliwack weather." but I iiow many of the citizens take the supreme interest to the ratepayers, trouhle to let the people of Alberta, this was probably due to the fact Saskatchewan or Manitoba know Uutt Ulf, reoort, which had what Chilliwack weather really is? hi.

en printed and distributed, showed How few there are who ever writo a' satisfactory condition of af letter to some end, or even casual th jn the first acquaintance ni the interior of east tf a second fact, that the ern Canada and tell them the fact i that we here in this beautiful valley. Bn' coutncl1 nad 1,00,1 eIoc are luxuriating in the pleasure of I realistic spring weather. The City Hall was not more than Do any semi copies of The Progress I half full, but those present showed a away, thereby giving information to very careful attention to the detail the less privileged friends in the (it financial report, as by City colder At the moment of i Clerk Peter J. Brown, and certified writing tins there is a visitor in the city wiio lei a 4Hateliewan a wook since with us below zero, to investigate tiie coast district. He should return if he ever does to the prairie a confirmed booster; but why wait for an outsider to boost for you? The fact is, that the old adage of "familiarity breeding contempt" is becoming tagged on to each one of us.

We do not realize, or at any rate, we do not appreciate the benign influence of winter sun upon our land. We forget the Hoi 1 frozen from four to six months that exists a few hundred miles east of us. Be a benefactor to the race. Write letters, send the pood news far and wide, that British Columbia is a hind I of sunshine. Tell Hip full truth.

Say some years we have lots of rain, and after that there is little that can 'be said against Chilliwack, or the Era 'ser Valley generally. Tell of your rich soil, of your rivers full of trout and other fish; of the hunting to be i obtained, of the magnificent seen I ery; mountain, river, lake, etc. Speak of your transportation faeili ties, the markets that are open to you. I Learn to think of all the bless ings you possess tho yea round, and sympathize with those who shiver in the bitter cold from November to May. Help them to learn something of your home district, and make them welcome when they come to see for themselves.

Legitimate boosting is needed! The more good workers we can get on the land the better for you, and the better for every resident In the west. Population leads to industries; they lead to the movement of money from hand to hand; and so the time of prosperity for each one is brought a little nearer. Every man and every woman is a powerful lever to make the world move along, and if each one realizes his Individual power we shall soon see Chilliwack rapidly expanding, its streets extending with stores and industries, whilst the district will build up with residential buildings replete with comfort and fitted with the latest improvements i in sanitary and domestic science. LOCAL DRUGGIST CALLED HOME Leslie Allen Manuel was tho eldest son of Rev. E.

and Mrs. Manuel. He was born in Newfoundland 10, 191 and educated in B.C. public '00Jf' v.ii, too' Ha nttemlnrt Tnrnntn CnlVeire of I Pharmacy, takimr his Ph. deeree i in 1912.

He subsetiuentlv took a gold medal for obtaining the highest marks in the B.C. examination for Provincial diplomas. Mr. started up a business In South Vancouver, later removing to Cranbrook, and from there taking a position with H. J.

Barber of this city. He married Miss Florence Orr, youngest daughter of Mrs. Jno Orr in August, 1913. Attacked with influenza he died in Chilliwack January 8th, 1918, and was hurled in the I.O.D.F. cemetery; the funeral being conducted by tho Order.

The pall bearers were; Fred Chadsey, E. Hackett, E. Nel ems, J. Parker, F. B.

Hall and W. Bradshaw. Deceased leaves to mourn his sudden loss, his wife and two children, also father, mother, one sister, Hilda and three brothers, of whom one Is overseas with the 29th Battalion. Rev. Mr.

Manuel was formerly in charge of the Robson Memorial church at Cedar Cottage. Some of those Canadian and American officers who have married French girls will have one advantage. It will 'he some time before they will be able to understand what their mother in laws are saying about them. i I i I I I COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor, Aldermen and Trustees Give Account of Stewardship and RejKirt All Well. The annuol meeting of the citizens nf Chllllwnck whs not matter of to by W.

L. MacUcn, auditor. discussion arose on the financial Rtatet.ient, which was adopted, Mayor Ash well tin." second lime," thanked the citizens for hav ing returned him by aclanuition. We have done well, financially, he said, for our reports show we have exceeded estimates by only I am pleased indeed with the work of the past year's council. The mayor then detailed the expenditures, showing how little money they really had utilize on the repairs of streets, etc, but this would need to be socrii to this year; for the main streets could no longer be rek'gated to future considers ion.

Chairman of Finance Munro said: There being so few at the nonr' lion showed "either yeu are is ed or else vou are not in ere. te 1," ha luved mis lit m. r. We lr've $1.1 1 i the he bank, fir the school crtmint as ov 1. w.

ve money in nanil. borne is about all that is actually within our control. We have no overdraft at the bank. We have paid off our lebts and had to do the work with this small amount divided between the various departments. He de tailed the reasons that led the council to submit a bylaw to the people on the water question.

The cost of putting a water main would be $30, 000, Mr. Munro said, and so a committee was appointed, which started a statement of expenditures and Income prepared by the water company fcr tho previous four years. The committee were told that the company might' have to appeal to the legislature if an increase was not made from $1 to flat rate, per month. After going thoroughly into the subject it Is for you to settle for a joint committee considered it necessary to recommend. In answer to question he said: The old bylaw will be amended and it may stand for a period of five years; the original agreement is not null and void.

The company may abandon "a part of the system. The peopie have to study the subject of both conven iience and the future needs. The city Ipavs over $8,130 to the company; pan WB( ns council, in the future provide that sum and still keep up 1. 1 wom, )ine SVHtem? They have j(, ff)r t0 fnur am, a nalt per cent, Timv 1he monev market today sufficient to in stall the necessnrv improvement Mr. Stncey, thought there was a waste of water by many house holdeis.

It seemed that tne householder would have to pay for the re duction of water to the stock keeper. Mr Munro closed by asking interest in a movement for a public war me morial. (Cheers). Aid Jackson, Board of Works My office is the one that is open to the most criticism. If I follow my iptws I cet called over by my col leagues.

We can't do all we wish, trv as wo will. If it was all airplanes the roads would bp stood, and my position would be easier. We only have one man on the roads, ami ne is nt tbo call of everyone for repairs. We claim to be a city, and many think we can keep up a high class city street lor ever, but they are wearing out. Spreading gravel alone is not enough to make central streets stand up: $38,000 was required to run the city we found.

He advised a reduction of the price of property held by the city, and the selling at less than the taxes due. in order to get. the settlers in the city; we have had to level the full limit of 15 mills allowed by law; we could not hell) ourselves. We do not want to make taxation a burden, but we have to keep things going. Aid.

Stringer, fire, water and light. As a new man last year, I was struck by the differences of opinion, which ELECTION BAY IS HERE REALIZEYOUR DUTY Selection of Public Officials A Important Function. A Great Public Duty The 16th of January is a day which should be one of careful tiought to every elector in the city, as the 18th should be to the voter in the municipality. Election day, unfortunately is too often lacking in interest, and yet the thoughtful man and woman has it in his or her power to aid progress, or to help stagnation. The policy of trusting i3 correct, when not carried too far, but to allow tho same body of leaders to go on year after year is to help them to get into a groove; or even into a deep rut of pelf esteem and calm satisfaction.

New blood infused means new ideas; greater consideration in all probability; a broadar grasp of details always providing the incoming official possesses ability, energy and initiative. An electorate that does not inter est itself In the election of its representatives should not grumble if its affairs are not run on popular, or rather, on progressive lines. The individual elector who fails to vote is as blameworthy as the official who fails to do his public duty after election. The one fails before the elec tion (in realizing his responsibili ties), as the other fails afterwards. Your duty, electors, is to vote.

You are entrusting great powers to those who will administer your affairs ana spend your money in the public in terest. CANADIAN I'C Ml III Officers, Connecting Railways and the Public to Adopt Xcw Title at Once. A circular has just been Issued over the signature of the President, Mr. D. B.

Hanna, announcing that effective January 1st, 1919, all Government Railway lines heretofore known as Canadian Northern Railway System including its Eastern and Western lines, and Canadian Government Railways comprising the National Transcontinental' Railway, Intercolonial Railway of Canada and the Prince Edward Island Railway, will hereafter be known and operated under the name CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS, the headquarters of wihieh will be in Toronto. All officers of the system are requested to use the name, CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS, in the course of operating, correspondence and general conduct of affairs. It is also desirable that the public and the railway's connections adopt and put into practice at once the new title in addressing communications, reports and general correspondence to the various oflicers of the Canadian National Railways. INCREASE IX R. C.

CATTLE The total cattle owned on British Columbia ranches has increased over 80 per cent, since 1913, the largest increases being in 1917 and 1918. Following slight decreases in 1914, there were continuous ainnual increases. The percentage of increase for this province was equalled only by the three prairie provinces. In Ontario the increase was slightly over ten per in Nova Scotia 43 per in New Brunswick 33 per and in Quebec 65 per cent. British Columbia exceeded all the eastern provinces in percentages of increase and almost tied the three prairie provinces.

resulted in discussions and the arriving at unanimous results. Reference was made to the great ice storm. We have only had one fire of any moment. Insurance for firemen was explained as being for 200 weeks at $10 per week. Hose and repairs to fireball would probably be eliminated next year.

His experience would be valuable this year. Aid. MeGillivray appeared for the eighth year. He was here as chairman of health. Between the five on the health board we only let one patient die of flu In the city.

I gues you're satisfied so I'll sit down, he said. WATER BYLAW FREELY DISCUSSED Many Questions Are Asked by Rate iwyers and Answered by the Company Representatives The Water Eylaw appears to be a hichlv controvervial subject, and there are many voters who seem to ho fearful that the corporation is endeavoring to steal a march upon them. The City council anu me Municipal Council have had a joint committee, investigated the bona fides, of the conditions under wnicn the company are asking for a revision of the water charges and they have arrived at the conclusion that it is necessary to afford some assist ance to the water companf it is to operate satisfactorily as wis explained at the annual meetings of ratepayers on 'Monday last. Mr. Whiteside, M.L.A., accompanied by Mr.

il, appeared as representing the wuter company end being called upon 'to open the subject to the meeting. Mr. Whiteside said: "We come here to put up a plain business proposition. We dis cntsi.wl it this afternoon with the municipality. Aid.

Munro has very well exnlained the negotiations. It is now necessary to renew 4 V2 miles of pipe line at about $25,000. Domestic rates will be $1.35 and abolition of irrigation charges, or an in $1.20 per year, including your garden watering. You will thereby be helping ti farmers, and relieving their burdenN to some extent. Present revenue, is approximately $2 depreciation needs 6 per cent being set aside annually.

The sole source of revenue is to be derived from the watje'r users of the company; and byJJie adoption of the bylaw, the otfy world apportion the increase equitably between the city and municipality. I he said, will deal with this company, as you would deal with a body of business men who were partners, and not look, as so many do. with suspicion on men incorporated as a In reply to a question, the speaker said the highest dividend paid was 8 per the average is 5 per cent. These dividends were only made possible by the failure of the company in making any allowance for depreciation of plant. Mr.

Riddell, speaking on behalf of the company, stated he was desirous of answering questions of electors, after briefly pointing out the needs of the bylaw being passed by both city and municipality. Questions were fired at him, which were met with straightforward replies. He was challenged as" regards the charges for acreage of over the 5th acre, referred to in the bylaw, and replied: "The company does not propose to take advantage of a dead line; the bylaw says 1 5 of an acre: on a 1 2 acre, no rate has been fixed for irrigation. The consumer can use all he needs on 1 5 of an acre, but according to the charter, or old agreement, we can put In a meter, or make special arrangement over that area. We should not charge for using a washing machine.

The revenue from the city is very small, and you'll get the privilege of using water for a horse or cow." A number of questions were put from the audience and answered. In further replies, he said: "There are eight or ten miles of the system in the city, excluding another ten miles from the intake and some 68 miles outside the city. The word 'doemstic' includes but not "More than half of the Elk creek water is wasted," said one speaker. "The waste of water from the creek does not affect vour fire protection." he replied; "but it does so when pasted in the citv or municipality. We want to give the citizens of Chilliwack all the privileges and all the power we can." One speaker claimed the mnim, could not supply power for a wash nig maenme, hut was promptly squelched by a lady, who "used one by this water power." Mr.

Riddell then said "We increased our pressure 15 lbs. this year by putting on some 40 meters By further use of these we could increase to 75 las. for fire pressure. Ve have a man in chr.rge at the reservoir who has facilities for raising the pressure at any time for fire protection purposes." Mr. Stacey asked as to the war memorial, what was in the mayor's mind or the council, and Aid.

Munro stated tha intention was for a conjoint action and a public meeting In the near future. The meeting closed by singiug the national anthem. LOCAL MEMBER GIVES INTERESTING ADDRESS V. R. Stacey, M.l, Gie Interesting Views on Material Also on Many of 1 ocal Interest.

On the platform at the Unionist meeting on Tuesday evening in the Imperial theatre were tbe president and secretary of the loal association, Mr. J. F. Semple and Mr. P.

H. Wilson. In addition, owing te limited accommodation, invitations had been extended only to the president and secretary of the Federal District Association, Mr. J. C.

Robertson and Mr. Robert Marshall, and to the two ex provincial members, Mr. C. W. TJuni dj and Mr.

S. A. Cawley, who took an active part in the campaign a year ago. Mr. Stacey used the Union government platform as the basis of his remarks: he explained nnd justified the action of the government in disallowing all coemptions of joung men between the ages of 20 and 22 in order to meet a natioiiHl crisis.

He passed on to note the actual carrying out of the "no patronage" and "woman franchise promises," and their speedy fulfilment. He then discuss ed some of the present day problems, demobilization, vocational training and land settlement. Passing to questions of a local character, he dealt with the Fraser protection problem, ami the Seabird Island question. Regarding the future of Union gov eminent he appeared nuite optimistic; rnd asserted that the old party names had to a large extent lost their signilicani e. He w.is opposed to the introduction of any isme designed to embarrass the government before the latter had completed its wa and soldier settlement programme.

He made owu utt.it.uiie tlep.r in the following words, "I believe it to be the duty of a representative to represent the views of his constituents. If, on any ordinary question, he does not know their views, he must use his own and abide by the consequences. "If on any important question he does know their views, and cannot conscientiously endorse them, he should resign." So far as the tariff issue is concerned, he held that the question Is not even mentioned in, the Union platform. It formed no part of the campaign discussion in this district; nor, so far as reported, in any other part of the Dominion. Therefore he claimed he would violate his own convictions and misrepresent his constituency by advocating any radical change in tho tariff, intil the govern ment has prepared aad submitted a tariff policy to the country for acceptance or rejection.

Assuming, for tbe sake of illustration, that he himself and the whole of his constituency were the rankest type of free traders, he would not be justified In wrecking a national war government on an uncharted tariff rock. He thought he knew the temper of his constituents, and believed they would endorse this action at the present juncture. PARLIAMENTS OF THE EMPIRE The British House of Commons which went out of existence when Parliament was dissolved on November 2 5 last, was elected in 1910. There were then 670 seats as against 707 to fill by the general election of December 14, just announced. 7he following is the strength of the House as it steod in 1910, in 1916, and on the day of its dissolution: 191t Unionists 272 Liberals 272 Laborites 4 2 Nationalists 81 Ind.

Nationalists 1916 285 261 38 76 1918 282 260 08 73 Sinn Feiners Independent 1 Total 67) 67 604 The new Parliament will be known as the Second Parliament of George V. King Edward had two and Queen Victoria fifteen, from Sept. 11, 1837, to Jan. 8, 1906. The First Parliament of King George met Jan.

31, 1911. Its duration exceeds that of any. Queen Victoria's longest Parliament was the Sixth. It lasted six years, one month, and six days, or from May 31, 1859. till July 6, 1865, covering the period of the American civil war.

300,000 MEN PEMOKILIZED. LONDON, Jan. 8. No less than 300,000 men already have been demobilized and steps have been taken to increase this speed..