a © A full supply of Dr Scholl's [Port Arthur." On the ol BLANKETS, COLLARS, .. .. ich Volume IV. Dryden, Oat. February 3rd 1923 Number 35 DRYDEN PHARMACY A Sure Shot (Bot and Worm remover) [+ conversation with F. T. Brignall on ference at Toronto recently, because of distance, and partly irom ested parties for political reasons, they ditions around here. But do the people living here know common observation that most people the trouble to read longer articles, One dose will rid your horse of p and often more real humour. all Bots and Worms Every Package Guaranteed * stand. to understand what fixes the cost of you some idea of how things could be little easer to most of us. 1f you encourage them to do so, and would provide you Price -- 24 capsule package with gun, 5.00 72 capsule package with gun, 3.00 12 capsule package, no gui, 2.75 A horse worth keeping is a horse worth treating ; Early winter is a good time to treat infested horses Jerbatim report of 'speech made by ir Peter Heenan, member for Kenora, | 24th, 1923, in seconding reply to the cpeech | from 'Lhione | ya January she address in "|. WILLARD, Boot and Harness Repairer. A Well Dressed Man likes 2 good Dress Shoe, and you can now get a pair at HL. W illard's. A good assortment to choose from, every shoe solid leather, and full vamp, prices are right EI 1 | Mr Speaker: 1 desire to say that I appreciate the honor of being requested to second the address in reply to the ' speech {rom the Throne. 1 vegard this as a recognition of the District comprising {hat part of the north-west part of this provinee, which 1 have the honor to represent, and taking it as such I intend as far as possible to confine any remarks that 1 may make chiefly to! that district. In order that the members of the House may know something of that H i i We also have in stock =-- MEN'S RUBBER BOOTS, WORK BOOTS, MOCCASINS, 1d Present he remarked with astonishment on the lack of knowledge among people in the east in especially if they take a crack at somebody. But such readers won't take | which probably contain more information We recommend reading the story below, or as much of it as yow cap Tt will interest you in the history the children to read it aloud to you, territory, I think it would be well for | me at this juncture to veview the his-j WOLLEN, LINED, and PULLOVER MITTS, ; § tory of the district for a number of 5 2 i years back. for though the province of Ontario, HOCKEY BOOTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC. kok ck Kk HARNESS and PARTS serious attempt was made to define its' limits until the year 1871 About SWEAT PADS North West territories from the Hud- all sizes kd kX i son Bay. i ; The position at that time was, the o 4 . H Ain vernment lai 3 Skates for sharpening should be! Dominion Governiney _cimmed that {eft in the moning to make sure of {the north western boundary was locat- getting them the same-day + ed ubout six and a half miles east of ¢ hand, he' ; Ontario Government took the position "that the line was somewhere between SE the Laie of the Woods and the Red > River. In 1874 a Board of Arbi- CLASSES FOR PROSPECTORS | ia RE js ! . _' trators was appointed. They collected ay RS 3 > a evidence for four years, and the case epartment of Tg . io was argued before the Board August' win will open a class for the practical 437g and the award was made the study of minerals. The course, ee same year; the Board unanimously | 7 I > svat will Ak > i establishing the line at the point one. nesday, February 7th 1n to OW! 2 2 ; mile west of Ingolf, giving to ont- Hall, at three in the afternoon and at 30 144,000 square miles more than! eight in the evening. These classes remedies always o hand = -- a the Dominion Government conceded and lectures are open free of charge hey right to to all interested. i Qo that the members may grasp == en the ificance of that area, 1 wish to point out that it is 24,000 square "miles larger than the British Isles; 23,400 larger than the Kingdom of SHOES and | Italy; 3 times as large as the State HOSI ERY of New York. It increased the area I miles to 260,862 square miles. The or 4 Upper Canada was formed in 1791, no} that time Canada was purchasing the | Lof the province from 116,782 square FOR THE FAMILY fy | Province of Ontario accepted the at : award at the nex session, a year G A m= 2) i later. No action was taken by the Domin- ifon Government until the session of rut A w 1880; that year a special committee of MACHIN & EASD L 'Ave were appointed to investigate and they declared that in their opinion] Barristers, Solicitors, etc. : ; 2 2 "the award did not describe the true; IMPERIAL BANK BLOCK {boundaries of Ontario. KENORA - Ont. During the session of the Ontario pr mm---- House the s year, 1880, a resol NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION oF ution was ied by 64 to 1 express- * 0: ing regret that the Dominion Govern PARTNERSHIP ton : ment had not seen fit to acce t the Notice is hereby given that the part- rey, of he Arbitrators and -- the nership hereto sussisting between the | mouse was of the opinion that he undersigned as oe iy Sy Government should take steps to pro- at the Town of Dryden, in the distric tration of Justice in y vide due adminis of Kenora, under the firm name ot the | the north-westerly parts of Ontario as «Q. B. Cafe", has this day been dis- 5 defined by the award, and that the solved by mutual consent. {House would support the government All debts owing to said partnership in any action necessary to that end. sre to be paid to Chan Bing at Dryden, | he Province of IManitoba was con- who will continue the said business, | ctituted by a Dominion Act, 1870 and all claims against said partner- | which was apparently satisfactory tc ship must be presented to the said: ype people and the Government of Chan Bing, by whom the same will be! Manitoba, because in 1877 the Man- settled, not later than February 28th | op. Legislature passed an Act estab- 1923. CHAN BING lishing this boundary (40 Viet. C. 2) CHAN FOO asking the Dominion Government to Te === | confirm and establish the territory provided for in their bill. The Federal cy in Dryden, has completed the | Parliament did not act ab once on this tion of the Fawcett heating . suggestion, and whatever happened e supplied for the residence of | we can only surmise. However we de ca ert Bicknell of the Massey-Harris Ontario policemen and McQuarry was released. On representation from dttorney-general of Manitoba, Chief of Police was detained three policemen released. Sir Oliver Mowat, having returned Zfrom England about that time, sug- the the and the his return from the Farmers' Con- regard to this "district. Partly false information given out by inter- had the most amazing ideas of ch ¢ral of Manitoba meet and agree upon a basis of settlement. This was done nd a case prepared for the Privy c ouicii, and on July 15th, 1884. the gpecial case Was argued before the Privy Council. Their report, which very much more? It is a matter of like to read short, snappy paragraphs in-council, August tlta, 1384, estab- we y - > Fe Rath . 2 S418 i dares ont- of this district; it will help you jhe the present boundar:e of Ont | . ~ 2 JF laric which weve the same az your food and clothes; and will give "J, _. ; fixed around here to make living a _Avbitrators made i thew award. = 3 © | History tells us that there was great ihe it would be good for with a profitable e vening was received. iv Oliver Maowat ve- 'ceived an ovation unparalleled in the inion Parliament, March, 1881 by 44, history of any public man in Ontario. Vict. C. 14 extending the boundaries | Huge bonfires and torchligat proces- of Manitoba to the limits suggested ons throughout the province was the in the Provincial Act, and declared "order of the day. Upon his arrival that "all the land embraced by the 'at the Union Station, Toronto, on his above descripton not now in the return from England, on Septentber Province of Manitoba shall be added 16th, 1884, he was met by thousands thereto and shall from end to end be | of citizens who marched to Queen's the Province of Manitoba". : di accompanied by- fifteen bands, This move on the part of the Dom- | where a throng of about 150,000 inion Government: complicated the! peaple attended. Addresses were pre- situation considerably, because it! sented and men of all political beliefs brought two provinces into conflict. participated in doing honour lo the From then on it was to the interests hero of the day. of Manitoba that the award made by | * There is no doubt in my mind that the Arbitrators should be ignored or gaining such a large territory was a delayed. It rendered more difficult: great victory for the province of Ont- any settlement by necessitating the ario, but I doubt whether it was in consent of all three parties to any set: the best interests of the Dissrict tlement of a case for judicial admin- concerned, becausz we who know it istration. The Ontario Government and observe the little development pointed this ernment and asked that their Act ba the establishment of mdustvies, not proclaimed. Notwithstanding ' providing roads, and seeing the hard- this protest, the Act was proclaimed ships that the settlers have to contend on June 13th, and brought into force with--cannot help but think that had July 1st 1881. Lhe district not been taken by Ontario, gested that he and the attorney-gen-; was 'confirmed by an imperial order- rejoicing in Ontario when the news; out to the Dominion Gov- that has taken place _hoth as regards: sideration the amount of undeveloped water power that we have in the Dis "trict of Kenora alone, does it not seem strange that all we have in operation 'up to the present time is one sil 45-ton capacity kraft paper mill at Dryden. i I am not entirely blaming any on nor any Government for this condition of affairs, because in reviewing histor; in this connection I find that somc attempts made to establish industries in that location proved abortive be- cause of such reasons as inability to "interest capital." They realized the ! difficulties that had to be surmounted ; such as the heavy freight - rates o~ ! raw material as well as the output o {the mill--the inaceess'bility of the material and distance from the mar kets. i 1 am mot giving the House opinion, I am giving you the fact from the records as I find them o j the files of the Department. Take [0 {instance in 1901 there was a conces- i sion on the Lake of the Woods grante? to a Canadian company. This conces sion was much larger than tHe one now known ag the Lake of the Woods Pulp Timit. The prices on that arex were' 20c. per cord for spruce and 16e. (turn to page four) TOWN OF DRYDEN Tenders for Wood Tenders will be received until Feb ruary 15th for the supply of 25 cords of Tamarac wood, delivered at Tow: Hall, Dryden. "Lowest or any Tender not mecess- arily accepted. Tenders to be sent tc J. E. GIBSON, Dryden b md JOR. Musicipality of Van Horne Clerk and Treasurer Applications for the posit Clerk and Treasurer for Township will ba rec Manitoba, thus encouraged by the it could not have faved very rauch actions of the Dominion Government, Worse. : proceeded to invade Western Ontarie. | Apparently Old Ontario, being vic- Justices of the Peace were established torious, retired from the field and jeft in the territory, although Rat Portage the inhabitants of the disputed terri- (now Kenora) had a vesident stipen- tory to carry on as best they could, dary magistrate, court house, police' with very little help. We have settlers foree-and was ineorgovetedsas.a- Mad whos have lived in thai countvy many itoba town. Manitoba acquired [a years who have yet to take "thieir building as a gaol in 1831, and a police machinery in by boat and canoe and magistrate was appointed. get their. products out in the same manner. : : - Although we are fairly Ww 11 pro- vided with schools, in a great many instances during the wet weather the children are unable to get to schnol because of the conditions of the roads. Tt is admitted by all partiss in that district however, that we have heen gett'ng more attention in this regard from the present government and. 1 hope that now we have got a start .to build the much needed roads, the ! see to it During this period there was 'some friction between official representat- ives of the two provinces at Rat Por- tage, but the reports of these that reached the outside world were great- ly exaggerated. Rat Portage residents of that time, who are still living, tell me that while several arrests were made during the summer there was very little lawlessness OF disorder, and no bloodshed or riots occurred: as was reported. . ; i > On August 13th, 1883, at a public government -of Ontario will meeting held at Rat Portage, at which' that the work is carried on and not the chief spokesmen weve John Nor- begrudge a few thousand dollars, be- quay, Premier of Manitoba and Com. cause it has been proven that the land J. R. Patullo, for Ontario, it was around Rainy River Valley, Sate decided by a large majority to form River Valley, Quibell dist ct on the 5 municipality under the jurisdiction Canadian National Railway, the lands Ontario. On September 28th, 1883, IFom Vermillion Bay to Dinoriic on ihe first clection for the newly created 'the Canadian Pacific | tailway, AI constituency of the District of Algoma prising thousands of squuIe miles, in the Ontario Legislature was held. fertile and capable of producing as Mr R. A. Lyon, Government candidate good crops as any place in the was elected by a majority of 114. On Dominion. In fact old settlers tell me the same day an election to the Man- that there mever has been known to itoba Legislature for a member for be a0 entire crop failure, «nd proof the new constituency which covered °f this is that there are hundreds of the western part of the disputed terr- farmers coming into that divtriet tory was also held, the successful from other parts of the Dominion candidate being Mr J. A. Miller, Q.C,, without any solicitation from any attorney-general for the Province of + government official. : Manitoba. ! Colonization:-- On account of the double polling on} That brings me to the question of the same day, the Winnipeg Field colonization. A great many people Battery was ordered to proceed under: around that district are agitating the arms to Rat Portage. Hon. A. D. appointment of a Government (Joton- Hardy, Provincial Secretary of Ontario ization Agent in order -to obtain who was in Winnipeg, remonstrated settlers for the district. I understand against the invasion of Ontario. He the government has decided to accede was unheeded and the Battery came! to the request so that settlers can be as ordered. The officers and men placed on at least the portion of the spent a very pleasant day at the seat district where roads are provided. But of war, fraternizing freely with the, to my mind the best scheme any dis- Ontario officials and citizens. The trict can have for colonizing is to first polling passed off peacefully and there provide roads and the settlers wiil was no occasion to use the field guns. follow. 1 could not bring myself to The next event was perhaps the the point of urging or coaxing peopie deciding factor in this dispute. 1 to come into a district, set them off at don't suppose that the Hon. Mr Raney the railroad station and send will agree with me that liquor can to a place to hew a farm for ithem- settle anything, but history does tell selves in the bush, knowng the hard- as that a whiskey case really showed ships that those who preceded them the two Governments the ridiculous- had to contend with. ness of the whole situation. The Man- stoba authorities took action under the are provided, they can, while cleaving are 1t is altogether different when roads Edye, who state that the work know that the Manitoba Legislature en thoroughly well done: the met in 1881 in a special session which Manitoba Liquor Act against a men their land, cut and haul pulpwood to smperature maintained in every lasted from December 16th to 23rd ing evidence of the suitability inclusive, and passed a new Act pro- 5 type of furnace and eqgipment viding for a widening of boundaries. e or small structures. This Act was confirmed by the Dom- named McQuarry, who was operating the railroad; the proceeds will assist under the Ontario Liquor Act. He them in financing and providing was arrested by the chief and three their families. policemen of Manitoba. These in turn Now in regard to the establis were arrested by a superior number of of industries; when we 'take into undersigned up to 6 p 10th, 1923. Applicatior ary expected. The lowes ve not necessarily accep Dryden, Jan. 27th 1923 For Councill i Nomination for One Co 'held on Monday, Fe {tween the hours of 1 in the Township Hall' an election will be held place on Monday, Februa, t between the hours of 9 | Clerk's Office | Dryden, Jan. 27th. a « ney 3 [} Muuicipality of Machin Applications will be receivad by ULC undersigned up to February 10th fe the position of Assessor for the Muni cipality of Machin and unorgani Les portions of Sehool Sections for the year 1928, at a salary of '$125.00. GEORGE RULIEL, Cierk The Annual Meeting of the abov association was held in the Township Hall last Saturday. A very goo. attendance was present, and some in teresting discussions took place. The principal business was the elec tion of officers, nearness of the provincial election, ¢ lot of interest attached to the cholic of a president. A Andy Hutchison, who generally ha: the meeting and" put everybody in ¢ good humour by telling them a story of "The Quiet Cow'-- A farmer had a cow that was fas, sleek and good to look upon. Known as the best milker in the country, she never did less than fill the pail. And never cow was more docile when being milked. But as soon as the pail was full, that gol-darned cow just as surely 1 kicked it over. 1. Well, the only thing to do with ¢ {cow that kicks over the pail after the 'trouble of getting it filled, is to trade tit off, says Andy. And without any 'more spilling of words the amused meeting was ready to proceed with the ; election. A new executive was then | chosen, as follows:-- "A. R. Hutchison, president them out E. T. Ross, Port Arthur, vice-pres. , Victor Nordrum, Wabigoon, sec-treas ! The finances of the association were discussed, and a general livening 'up was decided on, in preparation for the election that is coming within 2a few months. There. was a general feeling that the air had been cleared, and that > were in better shape to face con- than at any time since the of this district were organ- \ } and in view of the; a grip on things, saved the time 0' Choosing a Queen * kk ko Women's Institute launch gigantic Jrive for funds. Dryden's Queen to ie elected by vote of people. Wonder- ful Prizes--fun for all. To enable them to carry on their rood work in Dryden and surrounding district, the: Women's Institute have iaunched a great campaign for funds in the form of a Grand Drawing and Queen Contest. The drawing will take place in the Dryden Mill Hall on Friday, April 3th, 1923, at 8 p.m. No tickets wil: se sold after 12 o'clock noen of that late. hy the business people of Dryden will se found on the ticket. Rach ticket for the drawing entitles "solder to ten votes in the Queen Co1i- sest which closes at 12 p.m. Marck ist, 1923. A ballot box at the Dry- Jen Pharmacy will be ready to veces your ballot by Saturday. The qualifications for Queen are a follows :-- Contestant must be unmarried. Contestant must be a resident Dryden or District. Contestant must be 16 years of age or over. Contestant must possess such butes as pleasing personali.y, amiability, intelligence, geniality, kindliness and all-round good sportsmanship. atfii- Our Queen must be a "worthy rep- resentative of the womanhood of Dryden, and must be able io reign upreme in ail activities, both indoors and out-of-doors. Tickets may be obtained from raem- ] vers of W.L. for the sum of $1.00. 'I Buy a ticket--take your chance of winning a beautiful prize-- cast your ote for your queen--and help the -quge of the W.IL Watch for further notices. A Bevy of Hostesses Every woman is seen to advantage bn the role of hostess, and Dryden is Slessed with a wide circle of harming 4 ' 4 ng. Jogtesses. You will be delighted to "now, then, that they will combine to sive a party in the Mill Hall on Tues- lay evening, and that you are invited. Everything social evening successful will be in- cluded. Card tables will be. provided, and a short but excellent programme »f vocal and instrumental music will ' » contributed by the guests. And of sourse, lunch: such a lunch as you 1aturally associate with the Women's institute, under whose auspices the affair is being arranged. LA Vou will be allowed the privilege of suggesting anything you think would 2dd to the evening's enjoyment, and as everyone without exception will contribute 8bc. to the work of the Tnstitute, you need have no hesitation in making your request. The W.IL are anxious to make nown some of the plans they have tn view, and the giving of this "AL Home" seemed the best way to gel n touch with its friends. Be sure and come. % kk ok kB Are you ready for the big Masqgue- wade next Friday, February oth, Th: orchestra is practicing hard, ad wa! provide the latest and best of TEL that night. Northern Development Branch ESE Notice to Settlers Registered patentees or locatecs may obtain Seed Qats, Wheat ad Barley, not-exceeding 8100.00 in vals for each settler. Forms of application mag be obk- tained from the Crown Lands Agent, or the District Representative of the Department of Agriculture, or the Northern Development Branch, Par- lizment Buildings, Toronto. Applications in regard to Patented Lots will not be entertained unless accompanied by Certificate of Seaich from the Local Registrar or Local Master of Titles, showing that the Applicant is the Registered Owner. Applications in respect of Unpaten- ted Lots will not be entertained if the Applicant is not registered as the Locatee or Purchaser in the Records of the Department. The applications must be forwarded to the Local Crown Lands Agent not later than March 1st, next. BENIAH BOWMAN Minister of Lands and Forests A list of handsome prizes donated that goes to make a Fis