Star-Phoenix from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada • 21

THE SASKATOON STAR-PHCENIX. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 14, 1928. 2Z COUIIL GIVES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATURE SASKATCHEWAN GROWERS ARE HEAVY WINNERS AT CHICAGO CM. BACKING DECEMBER KDNCG Hon.

George pence, minister of Ta tendering my resignation 1 1 Prof or Master Champlin. who gina, IT. Thomas Teare. Mar-highways, replied to a question put wish it distinctly understood that I has just returned from tha Interna-; quia, 18. Geo.

Avery. Keiso. by if s.jt.uJ. admitting no guilt in connection tional Hay and Grain Show at Chi 1. Thomas Thompson.

Kair- Anoersoo lt-onaerv- iwltn lbe charges, but I would insist cago, where be went as represent- light. 20. W. Thair, Luma-uve. Saekstee-) in the legia-ature that my resignation be accepted in Itive of tha Saskatchewan Field Hue- den.

H. J. Davis. Edheld. CONTD.

FROM I AGE THREE yesterday as to whether there were I which case anyone having any oanary association, reports tiat the ZS, Geo. Hyslop. Morse, any American contractors usinz inv charges can proceed with them jila- i Saskatchewan wheat grower took 24. Evison Denton, Battlefoid, Sask the suns lines as already outlined 1b 55 of the in red jkmtncu roan naecninery i wuiug i nr a. twrr iliu.

i percent prizes hard, ana engaging American labor at concern. spring wheat, the remaining 43 per- Seager Wheeler. Rosthern, Sask 31. cent going to tha other states and i R. H.

Carter. Muecow. Sask. present working on road gravelling M. A.

MacPherson (Conservative, Regina gave notice that on friday provinces. A number of excellent Barley 8, 6-row, Geo. Avery; 11. 2- contracts' in tha province. prizes were won in other classes as! row, Geo.

Avery. of auto- POSITIVELY JANUARY PRICES SALE well, including a first to William Flax J. F. Warren. Belbeck, "Stevens Bros Ltd of Winninea- 1 would ask the number Inc Jnder the Uw.

ufs bY he would ask the number make and the number nce. their uarnorouga. or uaura on rruasian i sask. used in the Blue peaa. Professor Champlin was re-elected vice-president of the In-trnational Crop Improvement Asso ciation for the ensuing year.

A com Oats (early! 5, Geo. Avery, Kelso. Oats (standard) 12. Geo. Avery; 13, R.

H. Cartel, Muscow, 15. Seager Wheeler. Peaa (any other color) Will. Darnbrough, Laura, Sask.

Peaa (large yellow! 2, Wm. Darn province of Manitoba," replied Mr. pence, "are working on road gravelling contracts in Saskatchewan. This firm is associated with Stevens an American firm with offices at St. Paul, Minn.

I have no information as to the road machinery used, but it is possible they, as are other road grading and gravelling city by civil servants. He will also ask the names of contractors awarded gravelling contracts in the district of Marynetd and if tenders were called. ASKS OF SALARIES C. Buckle (Conservative, tTis-dale) will ask tha remuneration paid plete list or Saskatchewan winners, with their names and addresses, follows: Wheat hard red snrinsr 3. J.

W. brough; 4, Geo. Avery; 5, Stager Xt L. i c- a A wm I r-T'-f'i V- nyw' Wheeler. contractors arc.

usinir American u. roaa made trucks and other machinery. ijdurm the fiscal yeara 19J6-27 and have no information as to whether W7-2X, and the same in relation to ueuung, supervisor, We're Guilty! Caught With the Goods We must unload at once. It'i your opportcnity. We are not going to carry over a del-, lar worth of winter stock it must be aold now regardless of cost.

Suits O'Coats Luseland, Chas. C. Bray, Peas (small yellow) m. Darn Wolseley. 10.

Alfred Ripley, trough; 5, P. Bobbins. Indian Head. 15, W. J.

White, Rye 5. James A. Paur, Langham. Lockwood, 16, J. S.

Fields. Ke- Timothy 8, Geo. Avery. irov Aiutncu wuur im empioyea, E. Thompson, road -supervisor, but I know they aie employing local Dr.

R. Stipe (Progressive, Hanley) trucks and labor in the work. wju the average cost per mile of ens Bros, are working on gravelling! reconditioning highways and who contracts. Saskatoon east, and jrk- idoes the work. ton, east and west They were the! H.

McConnell (Conservative, Sas- K.wem uuuerers ana are a responi-1 katooni will ask Monday if J. A. ible firm." Kain has been transferred from the position of bursar at Battleford Mental Hospital to the position of chief A REAL GENUINE REPLY TO McCONNELL Mr. pence advised Howard McConnell (Conservative, Saskatoon) that it was the practice of the high-waya department to call for tenders for the grading of provincial highways except for work covering repair, reconditioning or works of a minor mileage which the minister believed could be more expeditiously SALE clerk in the government printing office, and if he is the man wbo was dismissed from the Regina liquor store. He will also ask if R.

J. Fyffe, of the highways department and Joe Laroque, of the game branch, spent considerable time in the 1927 Manitoba provincial elections. THIS EXTREMELY SPECIAL more than we describe as these are genuine Botany Blue Serge and Blue Pencil Stripe Worsteds. Single and double-breasted styles. These suits must be seen to be appreciated.

$14.00 bis interview published in The btar-Phoenix.) I "CIVIC SUICIDE" "It would be nothing short of civic suicide for Saskatoon to tail to give every support to this attempt of the Canadian Paoinc Hallway t4 provide ua with a direct connection with the north country," Mr. MacDermid stated. He agreed with Mr. Mao-Millan that the question was the biggest to face the citizens of Saskatoon since its inception. Mr.

MacDermid, who bad visilej the country to which he referred, stated that the Canadian Pacific Itailway was the only hope of the city for direct connection with ice great mineral expansion impending in northern Saskatchewan, ani tressed the necessity, as be perceived it, for looking ahead 10 to 20 years with a realization of what the development of that area would mean to Saskatoon. Mr. Stephens stated that be strong-ly favored a concentrated effort to insure that the C. P. K.

was granted the required charter. It would undoubtedly do a great deal to establish Saskatoon, indisputably, as the distributing centre of the West, be said. Mr, Holmes explained that a hurried meeting of the board of trade executive bad been called. Thursday evening, and decision had been made to wait upon the city council and discuss the railway question. The executive of the board was strongly behind the C.

P. R. in its attempt to secure the required charter, he stated. The representatives of the board present were J. D.

Gunn, F. R. Mac-Hillan, C. H. Wentz.

F. F. MacDermid, R. M. Hanson.

Cecil Richardson, Commissioner J. H. Holmes. T. Stacey, Roy Bowman, J.

J. Olm-stead, B. W. Hoeschen and J. A.

Forrester. SERIOUS QUESTION Alderman John Hair termed the question as the most serious thing lhat had ever faced the city. Some extraordinary step should be taken to assure that the C. P. R.

was given every assistance, he stated. "I am right behind this proposition," Alderman Underwood stated. He went on to say that he had visited the north country several times and was fully aware of the possibilities it held. He also foresaw the eventual establishment of Saskatoon as a general divisional point on the C. P.

R. if the proposed line was carried out. All-Wool Overcoatings, English Blanket Cloth, Check Back and Blue Chinchilla, full or half plush lining. These coats should sell regularly at S30. For Saturday and Monday $16.00 OF ana economically executed bv com Jas.

rlogan tuovernmeni, vunuaj mission or order, in such usesiwili ask what was tne eaiary oi ur, work might be carried on by com J. T. M. Anderson for 1920 and 1921, and his expenses during those years. Fur Coats mission or oraer as was pro' idea for under section 12 of the HiKh- ways Act Section 13 of the act provided that the minister shall let con tracts for public improvements to the lowest bidder except where be Interest Continues In Livestock Cars Mm might deem it inexpedient to 'o so when he is required to report the A pre-Christmas sale of the finest fur coats.

They are unresistible values smartly styled, exquisitely made, beautifully Ikied. same and obtain the authority c. the lieutenant-governor in council to Pencil Stripe Worsteds Diagonal weaves, worsteds, genuine mahoney tweeds, all styles. Reg. t3 $42.50.

Your choice. $27 18-oz. Blue and Grey Serge Guaranteed unfadable, also all-wool tweeds in single and double-breasted models. Reg. up to $35.00.

to be cleared at $21 award contract to other than the lowest bidder. "It is the practice of the department to conform strictly to the provisions of this section and award contracts to the lowest bidder, except where the minister deems It his duty to report to the lieutenant-governor In council that the bidder is not in a position to satisfactorily carry out the contract," declared Mr. Spence. "In 1928 all contracts for grading of provincial highways have been let Special to The Star-Phoenix WATROUS, Dec. 13.

Exceptional interest continues in the operation of the sheep and swine demonstration cars in north eastern Saskatchewan under the auspices of the provincial department of agriculture and the Canadian National Railways. Since the commencement of the itinerary at Balcarres on Nov. 19 an average atendance of one hundred and seventy people has been recorded. M. J.

McPhail. in charge of sales for the department, reports that sheep are finding increasing favor with visiting farmers and al At these prices aiiy woman can afford to have a new fur coat Be sure to come in and see these values. 100 All-Wool Chinchilla materials, and full plush lined. Sonie young men's models with velvet collars. Reg.

up to $37.50. Out they go, $24 All-Wool English Blanket Cloth Check Backs, leather lined, Australian Coou collar. $19 Electric Seal Coats Reg. $175.00. Sale $140.00 Muskrat Coats Reg.

$200.00. Sale FREE HATS With Every $25 or Over Suit or O'Coat Hudson Seal Coat Reg. $400.00. Sale $325.00 Persian Lamb Coats Reg. $400.00.

Sale $300.00 J. iA Of to the lowest bidder. TENDERS ON "SAN" Hon. Dr. J.

M. Ullrich, minister of public works, replying to Dr. -Anderson, stated tenders on the general contract for the Prince Albert Sanatorium were received from Wilson and Wilson, Poole Construction Company, A. W. Cassidy and Company, $644,246.

For plumbing, heating, power house, equipment and laundry from Vagg, Wilson and Company, Bowyer-Boag, Roan-tree and $305,500. The general contract was awarded to Wilson and Wilson at $607,250, while the plumbing, contract was award ready over two hundred and sixty good grade ewes have been disposed of. A. H. Hall, swine superintendent, while satisfied with the general interest displayed towards the offerings of breeding stock on hand, nevertheless finds farmers hesitating to secure good foundation sows even when offered at conservative prices on a part cash basis.

Dr. Stewart, of the Dominion livestock branch, Winnipeg, and Wm. McGillivray, from the provincial department, have lectured to capacity audiences at almost every stop. These cars will complete their schedule on Dec 20, holding their final meeting on that date at Bethune. ALDERMEN GIVE VIEWS Alderman R.

M. Pinder stated that he was behind the scheme, as did Alderman Priel. The definite statement from E. W. Beatty, president of the C.P.R., and from D.

C. Coleman, vice-president in charge of western lines, that the C.P.R. were prepared to commence construction of the line immediately upon being granted a charter, appealed to Alderman John Cairns, who cited this as a concrete as compared $175.00 $100.00 BROWN CARACIL Reg. $125. Mi- 1 Fur Caps Muskrat, Hudson Seal, Electric Seal Caps.

Friday and Saturday only, V2 Price HURT IN CRASH Fur Gloves and Gauntlets Imported English Gloves just the thing for Xmas Gifts for Father and Mother. Saturday and Monday Half Price Wolman Fur Co. ed to Vagg, Wilson and Company for $292,689. Hon. W.

J. Patterson, provincial treasurer, Informed Dr. Anderson there was estimated to be in 3as-katchewan a total of 6,555,000 acres of unsold school lands. The government had no knowledge of the intention of the federal authorities to dispose of these lands before the 130 2nd Ave, N. 4 Doors South of King Ueorge Hotel With a crushed leg and foot, Ralph Evritt of Willowbrook was admitted to hospital in Yorkton following an accident which occurred when the gravel truck which he was driving rolled off the highway four miles from Yorkton.

123 Second N. with a rather intangible statement from the C.N.R. that the line from Aberdeen to Melfort would be included in a three-year program. Alderman Murray stated that the council should get strongly behind the C.P.R. in its application for a chatter.

He said, with Alderman Cairns, that he favored this action because the C.P.R. was the first to make any concrete promise of Immediate action, and it was not a case of which railway built the line, but which would build it the soonest. Alderman Eddy agreed with the sentiments expressed by Alderman Murray. The question will come up for discussion at the quarterly meeting of the board- of trade to be held in Campbell's Palm Room at 6.30 o'clock Tuesday evening, Dec. 18.

and the action of the board decided. natural resources were handed uack to-the province. McKAY RESIGNED Hon. George Spence, minister of railways, advised Dr. Anderson that William McKay was not still in the employ of the highways department He resigned for the reasons stated in Mr.

McKay's letter, which follows: "In view of the fact that certain dealings which I had with private parties In Regina, but which had nn connection with anv government SHIRTS are gifts or real utility. Featured here is one of our new broadcloths in white and fast colors Now On Sale at 1.75, 2.25, 2.75 or Liberal party affairs, have been made a matter or puonc aiscussion and because I feel that my association with your department might make it possible for the indiviuuals making the charges to injure the government through me, I wish to tender my resignation to take effect on the first of December, 1928. NEWEST TIES A tie is always a plessant solution for the Christmas giving problem. The newest are here In wide selection. Priced at 65c, 95c, 1.25 HOSIERY The finest of English and Canadian makes, in all the newest patterns In silk or wool.

The practical Xmttti gift. 65c, 95c, 1.25 ROSTHERN TRUSTEF IN EXPLANATION P. Boeckler Gives Statement Orv Platform for School Board Philip Bosckler, recently elected to tha school board at Rosthern, In a statement to The Star-Phoenix said that he wished to draw attention to the platform on which he and Peter F. Stobbe were elected, as nominee of the Rosthern Ratepayers' Asso tforHif Narrow Escape -Appeararice I Gift Slippers Men's Sllppen In plain OP 'ul fancy feltj brown, black or rtsv fancy kid leather with elk rubber Ss (L soles and rubber heels. I SI .45 t.

53.00 $1.35 IO $3.00 Missing Injury because the bullet which passed through the hood of his car had spent Itself, A. Sum-mach. of Asaulth. had a close call while driving into the city yesterday morning. Summach, who said he would report the matter to the police, declared that as he was driving near Dunfermline, Roy Burlog, said to be about 17 years of age.

raised his rifle and tired, tne bullet passing under the chin or Mrs. Summach. who was watching the lad and Anally resting in the fur coat of her husband. Summach reports he Immediately stopped the car and started after the lad. who ran Into a bluff, and was ultimately found under the kitchen step of a nearby house.

Tha MUFFLERS are always welcome gif's for the well dressed man. See our selection of fine silks in their many patterns. At Sale Prices of 1.25, 1.95, 2.95 PAJAMAS of broadcloth are service able and thoughtful for any man or boy. You can afford to give severul pairs at these prices. On Sale at 1.45, 1.95, 2.9S lad declared he was firing at a rab ciation.

The platform read: The engagement of a male assistant principal; that the Oerman language be taught In addition to French as a language option In the Rostheri HiKh School; that no teacher be engaged without at least two years' teaching experience. The platform of the Rosthern Ratepayers' Association In regard to the council was: Immediate action re light plant by getting government proposition, getting tenders from private companies, getting expert advice and then laying the matters before the ratepayers. This statement was made to contradict the story published In The SUrThoenix of December 11. In which it was stated that the Ratepayers' Association got Its nomine In by raising the language question and by advocating tha sale of the electric light plant to private concern. Philip Boeckler Is secretary of the Rosthern Ratepayers' Association.

BELTS and belt buckle sets are ideal for both man and boy. We have a complete stuck of them at modera'o prices. Too many, we must clrsr them. Reg. $1.75.

On Sale, 9Sc, 1.25, 1.75 GOWNS make line gifts, yet they needn't be expensive. We have an assortment of flno bathrobes In large range of prices. On Suls at 595, 9.75, 12.95 bit and was sorry ror wnat ne naa done, said Mrs. Summach. Not satisfied, Summach declared he took the lad before his parents, where he made a promise he would not take a rifle in his hands again for a period of two years.

ON EQUAL rOOTINO All patients In sanatoria in the firovlnce will be on an equal fnot-ng and the pool method of collecting expenses will be done away with under legislation which Is to be Introduced at the present sitting of the Saskatchewan leslslature. Mr ft- flV. Pinnae. IM. Jv Xw I 'SHVE slippers this VI Christmas.

They make moat Boys' Suit and O'Coat Sale useful Mid appreciated gift for men, women and children. Featured here re only a few of the many Christmas vaU ee. Alao see ear rom-plete selection of er ailpperm. I The. government will provide the buildings and a grant of one dollar a bed, while evenly-distributed taxation will cover all Mulea In black satin with American Heauty or Peach Fancy Slippers for misses and children In felt or leath BLUE SERGE SUITS tn single and double brrnsted.

All-wnol serge linings Loirs pants, coat and vest. Rt'guisr $15.00. isatner poms. er. Soft, cosy soles.

Boys' all-wool swester coats in a variety of shade. Sicrs 24 to X2. 4 fjr Reg. J2 7V Sale ..91 03 Boys' odd trousers, values to $4.50 $1.00 to $1.75 WOt LD MARK HIGHWAY At last night's meeting of the Bss-katoon Motnr Club It was decided to $9.95 GREY AND BROWN OVERCOATS All-wool Blanket cloth with belt, tweed Interlined. Good warm coat.

Reg. $7.50. $4.95 OVERCHECKS OVERCOATS In Blanket cloths, and real coats for stormy weather. Cloth lined. Reg.

Sale Price $4 Sale Price $1.95 Irn-nperate with the board of trade In taking up the mter of marking the highway from Jasper Park to Wln-ininev. Secretary William Rose offer- Wl llam Boys' fleece lined underwear In Penman and Windsor derwear Windsor 95c Ina- the Information that he had more 1 Tom Henry I limited jrf (1 BROWN and BLUE UITH In herttnutionf weave I-on piuils. rout and veil. $12.95. brands.

Reg. $1.35, Sale Boys' leather lined mitts. Good Play Given At Sutherland Before an attentive audience St. Matthew's Church Dramatic Cluh ot Sutherland presented ikiigene Hsr-fer's comedy drama "Barbara Makes a Pplash" In fine form last night. To Florence Jeop as Barbara and Robert Home pool as Jlmy Westrott the honors of the evening, theirs was work of high order, ami much should heard of them in the future.

Mrs. D. L. Oreene as Nonte Galloway, who understudied owing to sickness of another plsver at the last moment, wan perfectly st home and very graclouMy fulfilled her part Praise Is due to Rev. D.

I. Greene as Joseph Westcott. and William Heath a Charlie lenton, while Mrs. L. Pitt as MartfMlss Ivv pelayen as Evelyn Foster Archie Webb as Horace Tnwnsend.

and P. C. Jessop as Pamuel Harris ably supported the others in lighter roles. Archie Wehb directed the production, and the rH. Matthew's Church orchestra was In at tendance The 23.95 $6.95 complaints of the difficulty of finding the way through towns than of any other matter, a question which It was derided to take up with the Union of Municipalities.

A letter from the city commissioner stated that broken glass would be removed from city streets anon as possible after Its appearance. 45c Stol-VlllgS, 69c SI. 69 S3.95 Reg. 7.V. Sale Price Roys' all-wool Reg.

$1.00. Pale Pi ire Boys' pyjamas, t2Z'. Snle Boys' bathrobes. Reg Hale BLUE CHINCHILLA OVERCOATS nd heavy blue freise all-wool materials, full plush lined. Reg.

SMALL BOYS' SUITS -eeH. In a Isrge Variety of fstternn. Ming pants. 'tr-: Ills Pel. $1500 $4.95 $9.95 Application for exemption from city amusement ta was made to the rtty rnunrll Thursday night by the tTriadilla, Minnetnnka and Junior Aseembly flubs, on the grounds that the organisations are of a purely social nature, and do not hold dsncea for nroflt.

The matter was plav is being presented again this held over for consideration. evening..