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+; Ing Ontario Government Learns of the Needs of the North, _ and Shows Great Interest and Sympathetic Understandâ€" Delegation From Boards of Trade Heard by the Cabinet _On Tuesday of last week a de tion representing the Northern tario Associated Boards of Trade tion representing the Northern Onâ€" tario Associated Boards of Trade was i;eived by the Ontario Cabinet, and: laid before the Ministers matters of special interest and importance to the North A number of questions received consideration, and in every matter brought up the members of the (Government showed the keenest interest and. the greatest possible desire to do the most that could hbe fime to help the North. Some.of the Ministers were very evidently fully conversant with the conditions and the needs of the North. Others were surprised at some of the facts given by the deputation. All the members of the Cabinet, however, were a unit in the intelligent and friendly view Of the Cabinet, however, were a unit in the mtelho’ent and friendly view they took of "the North Land and its prohlems conversations with members of the deputation it is very evident that the delegation has acâ€" complished much even as the matter rests at present. It is certain now that the whole Ontario Government wishes to give the North Land a square deal, and this country asks no more than that. The delegation returned feeling that the North Land has a friend in each and every memâ€" ber of the Government, and no doubt the CGovernment feels also that the North is friendly on its part, and that nothing is being asked but what is reasonable under the conditions. The chief question taken up, of eourse, was the need for roads in the North Land. Sympathetic attention was given to the requests along this line. The acting premier, Hon, Geo. S$. Henry, expressed himself~ on beâ€" half of the Cabinet, as very sympaâ€" thetic towards the views put forward by the delegation. He said the needs of the North*in this regard had been very forcibly presented and he could promise that the Cabinet would go into the question very thoroughly. _ The deputation consisted of Alex. Dewar, President Northern JAssociâ€" ated Boards of Trade; Arthur Steâ€" vens, â€" Cochrane; â€" Father. Lambert, Hearst; Donald MceEachren, Cobalt, F. M. Wallingfuord, Timmins; W. E. Simpson, Kirkland Lake. «h fls 57 V AA N c cce n T The delegation was promised early decision in such matters as clearances for settlers, indigents from unorganâ€" ized territory, ete. Throughout, the deputation seems to have achieved results and deserves the highest comâ€" mendation. Thomas Marshall, Secretary Onâ€" ftario Associated Boards of Trade, W. H. Alderson, Past President, Toronto Board of Trade, accompanied the delegation. ~The deputation was received by the Cabinet on Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. The Ministers present were :â€" Hon. G. Acting Premier; Hon.. Chas. McCrea, Minister of Mines; Hon. John S. Martin, Minisâ€" ter of Agriculture; Hon. W. F. Nickle, K.C., Attorney General; Hon. W. H. Price, K.C., Provincial _ Treasurer; Hon. James Lyons, Minister of Lands"and Forests; Mr. C. A. Fullerâ€" ton, Deputy Minister of Lands and Forests was also present. n President Dewar of the Associated Boards introduced _ the â€" delegation, thanking the Ministers for their courâ€" tesy in arranging the conference. *‘The deputation is perhaps more inâ€" terested in the roads than in any of the other questions, though all are important, indeed, * said the Presiâ€" dent. Road were the real need . of the north, and settlers who had takâ€" en up land in the hope of having roads were almost straving on acâ€" count of their inability to get their produce to market. In fact â€" there was no use growing anything in many ecases because it could not be tuken to markdt. He instanced cases where men after a number of years in the ‘bush were still carrying proâ€" duce in packâ€"sacks because there was no road over which they could take a team. In introducing the general quesâ€" tion of roads, Mr. Arthur Stevens, of Cochrane, pointed out that the setâ€" tlers and the Associated Boards were not asking favours, They were not asking _ for _ automobile _ roads, but it did appear that there should he passable roads to allow the séttlers to hrin# their produce to the nearest Rev. Fr. Lambert made a powerful plea for roads for the settlers west of Cochrane. _ He suggested the early expenditure of threeâ€"quarters of a million dollars for roads for the setâ€" tlers between Cochrane and Hearst. This request rather surprised some of the Ministers, but before he concliuâ€" ded Father Lambert showed how reaâ€" sonable, how necessary, how imperâ€" ative was the need for roads for setâ€" tlers. In the districtâ€" referred to there were 10,000 settlers and not more than 2000 of them had any road at all. The need was urgent, indeed. The settiers must have roads, or be starved out. There were many quesâ€" tions as to details hy members of the Cabinet, and Father Lambert plaeed the ease fairly before them. Hon. asking for _ automob»ile but it did appear that there s passable roads to allow the to bring their produce to the market. Mes AL1LMUL LA /JAIV TY 2 AARVGA mW _ ing of Problems. ‘Roads,"i?‘]ducaiiv(')‘li for Children of Settlers, Mattagami Pulp Question, Clearances for Settâ€" lers Discussed. mation. After the presentation â€" of the case the Cabinet seemed to be of the opinion that the road problem was a big question and must be approachâ€" ed in terms of big money. The actâ€" ing premier, Hon. Mr. Henry promisâ€" ed that the matter would have the vyery closest ation. Mr. Donald MeEachren, of Cobalt, made out an excellent case in regard to the Transâ€"Canada Highway, showâ€" ing that he had given the question the most thoughtful study. He suggested that in preparatin for the time when this highway will be conâ€" sidered necessary an exploratory surâ€" vey be made from Nipigon to Hearst. He pointed out that the route surveyâ€" d e hi s 2s ad â€" would show a fine agrieultural country, while the other route for the Transâ€"Canada Highway, via the North Shore of Lake Superior, was through barren rocks. The newsâ€" papers had frequently suggested that the highway would be built on the north shore of Lake Superior, â€" and Mr. MceEachren pointed out that this would be a great mistake from every viewpoint. The Transâ€"Canada Highâ€" way should come through this North Land when built. Mr. Stevens gave details of the work required on the road from Cochâ€" rane to Porquis Junetion which was completed all but thirteen miles, and asked for the completion of that this year, not leaving a gap of four miles as has been originally planned. ‘ Mr. F. M. Wallingford in his genâ€" eral references to the need for roads for settlers emphasized the fact that it was a big problem on which the and the people must think in terms of big money. Every dollar spent in needed roads in the North will be money invested with the sure promise of the greatest reâ€" turns in development of the country. Without the settlers there can be no development, and without the roads the settlers are handicapped unreaâ€" sonably. â€" Roads are necessary for the settlers to reach markets, stores, schools and churches. L2 sa n h h o h PE Sm ced In reference to particular roads Mr. Wallingford mentioned the two mile strip, MelIntosh Springs to Barbers Bay, which if made passable would complete the road from Timmins to Porquis Junction. Hon. Mr. Lyons promised immediate action. A graâ€" der has been sent in and the road will be put in good shape at once, it is understood. Hon. Mr. Lyons was fully converâ€" sant with all the road needs, and was ready to agree that the deputation was reasonable enough in all its reâ€" quests. _ The roads were needed, but when they could be built was very largely a matter of finances. The necessity for.an early start on road work was also duly stressed by the deputation. w 4% TE D .cs 4 NP huadhull! After the Cabinet had been thankâ€" ed for its consideration, several quesâ€" tions were taken up with individual departments. The question of _ the road from Monteith to Iroquois Falls is to be dealt with at once. Hon. Mr. Lyons promised to do the best posâ€" sible to complete the road from Porâ€" quis Junction to Cochrane. The work had been delayed by the wet Spring. Mr. Simpson gave a detailed account of the road from Swastika to Bourkes and Hon. Mr. Lyons promised to take the question up again and see how much of it can be done. In the matter of clearances for setâ€" tlers, Hon. Mr,. Lyons said he would see that timber agents were instructed to see that no delays occurred in givâ€" ing clearances to settlers. The delfegates were informed that the question of the liability for indiâ€" gen#s from unorganized territory was at present before a Municipal Comâ€" mittee under the Provincial Secreâ€" tary‘s Department. A report from this Committee is expected shortly and it is hoped that all injustices will be removed in this particular. The question of the Mattagami Pulp Paper Co. and the settlers is referred to under another heading, as is also the matter of the Corresponâ€" dence Course plan for the children of settlers in sparselyâ€"settled districts. In both these cases the deputation practically â€" reached its objective. In the case of the Mattagami Co. and the settlers, the deputation came away feeling that no reâ€"organization | or sale of the company is likely withâ€" out the settlers being first paid, as the Government will not give the transfer of limits and concessions. In the Correspondence School plan, all the Associated Boards has asked is a consideration of the scheme with a view of giving educational facilities to the sparselyâ€"settled districts â€" of the North. ‘The Department of. Eduâ€" eation has already given the matter very close consideration and it would appear as if the Department had realâ€" ly improved upon the idea by adding the plan of, travelling instructors snch as are used in Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. attention and considerâ€" together, it woul« s if the deputation and had accomp accomplished Messrs. Warren and Ferguson Reportâ€" ed as Striking Very Rich Placer Find. In reference to the recent reports of a placer find in Keefer Township, a local mining man has supplied The Advance with the following detailed information :â€" A. ureat find has been made on the Messrs. Warren Ferguson property in Keefer Township, Poreupine Minâ€" ing NMivision. Running through the centre of their property from North to South there is a large deposit of glacerial sand and gravel, shown on Mr. E. W. Todd‘s Geoglogical Map, dated 19232, and named Esker Ridge; also other smaller ridges that branch off from the same ridge; these extend Southward into Hillary Township, where Messrs Fergusson Warren have staked claims. BIG PLAGER FND IN TOWNSHIP OF KEEFER PPE On July 9th, 1925, after Mr. James Crookston, M.E., had completed the examination of the quartz and other mineralized bodies on the Warrenâ€" Fergusson Claims, having become atâ€" tracted by the formation and the naâ€" ture of the deposits on these Sand Ridges, he strongly recommeded that this sand should be carefully examâ€" ined and tested for alluvial Gold. The first pans tested showed two gold nuegets, two grains and colours. Four test pits were immediately sunk to a depth of 3 feet and each one showed gold in every pan. The average depth of the placer deposit is about 20 feet or more to the bed rock. The approxâ€" imate estimate of this deposit on the Warren Fergusson property is about 5 million cubic yards. As these tests were made within 3 feet of the surface the result is extraordinary, but even better results should be found next tha bed rock. It is considered that Messrs. Ferguâ€" son and Warren have a verp valuable property, for in addition to this vlaâ€" cer deposit the mineralized viens on other parts of their holdings are very promising. On the said ° property there is abundance of water for all mining purposes and this is very esâ€" sential for placer mining. Other _ prospectors nave already rushed in to stake claims and the aâ€" bove information will no dowbt cause a trun on Keefer and Hillary as soon as the fact that placer is to be found in the above locality, becomes generâ€" ally known. It may be pointed out however, that the road at present is | ather diffieult and all supphies and provisions must be carried in on one‘s back in knapsacks through swamps and muskeg. There are also many lakes and without a canoe it 18 not easy to make the journey and for anyone not well asquainted with the country the place is not easy to find. Any one thinking of making this jourâ€" ney should be prepared to combat with black flies, mosquitoes and musâ€" keg, and know how to make a flapâ€" jack and carry it well under his belt, for their are noâ€" restaurants or iceâ€" cream parlours en route, The disâ€" tance from Timmins is about 30 miles in a southâ€" western direction. Two trial surveys, for a railway joining Timmins with the Canadian National at Gladwick, a distance of some 56 miles have been run. . This survey passes through the Fergussonâ€"W arren property, but those who may wait for s ie A ie 4 hi n o e n o h e ty P THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO l.]l Ullcl. nnt enb ces in io the Railway to be éovmvpletedv, may find everything staked when they arrive. thin, but She‘s a darn good girl for she‘s in. "THE MAN OF MANY TALENTS" > Will Be Here at Chautaugqua It is seldom that we find in one man such a great variety of tailents as possessed by Pietro La Verdi. An impersonator, singer, crayon artist, ventriloquist and musician, playing a great variety of instruments, inciudâ€" ing the Piano #ccordion. Pietro La Verdi even produces music from an ordirary saw, obtaining wonderiuly sweet tones with the aid of a violin bow. Mary has a bathing suit, ‘Twas pretty, without doubt, FTor when she climbed inside the thing The most of her stayed out. Penn Punch Bowl. She may be old, and she may be (From the Broke Hustler the shape Thirtyâ€"six Cases to be Heard, Incluâ€" ding Preliminary Hearing on Murder Charge. Police Magistrate Atkinson will have a lengthy and important list of cases before him tomorrow (Thursâ€" day). GOURT CAStS TNIG WEEX NUMEROUS AND IMPORTANT There are half a dozen ordinary drunk cases on the docket, and two charged with being drunk in charge of a motor ear. oT a motor ear. An assault charge will be heard, growing out of a mixâ€"up among some of the foreigners here. One case of failing to maintain a wife is also on the list. The fine new roadway on Wilson Avenue has proved a temptation to some â€" motorists. _ Chief â€" Greer inâ€" tends to stop temptation at the start. Hence, there are ten charges of speedâ€" inz against motorists. The taxiâ€"drivers who cater to forâ€" eign weddings will have to guard dgamst unneccessary, noise at these events. It has been the eustom to run arourd town with these wedding parties, honking horns and _ making other noise. The unnecessary blowâ€" ing of horns is strictly against the law and taxiâ€"drivers have Dbeen urged to post themselves thoroughly on the law in regard to their business. Last Sunday a wedding party made a speâ€" cially noisy time in the main part of the town, with honking horns, ete. As a result there will ‘be nine chauâ€" ffuers before the court tomorrow. Also one taxiâ€"driver will be chargâ€" ed with reckless driving, another with lacking the proper license, and a ‘third motorist with wrongful parkâ€" ing. MAGIC AND MYSTERY AT GOLDFIELDS WEEK OF AUG. An extra special attraction is anâ€" nounced for the Goldfields Theatre for the week of Aug. 3rd. This is Ricâ€" hards, the Magician, and lhis comâ€" pany with a hundred weird, spooky mysteries, laughs, thrills, girls, music, and everything.: There is a carload of scenery and effects, and the show is said to be the greatest mystery and magic event on the road ‘at present. The show will be at the Goldfields for the week commencing, August 3rd, LAFLAMME BOTTLING WORKS Ltd., 7 Spruce St., Phone 204 Timmins Distributors forâ€"Timmins Dome to Have "Kiddies‘ Day" in near Future. There was Dome Mines, July 21st. Special to The Advance. Mr. Ed. Houghton and family from Cobalt were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robt., Wallace over the weekâ€"end. Your correspondent was asked last week if he wanted an item of news for the paper. Of course he answerâ€" ed **yes,"‘ and he was informed that aA female dog belonging to Mr. Jock Robertson had given birth to thirteen pups, 12 being still living and the unâ€" luecky thirteenth being overlain by the mother. â€" Yours truly maintained that this news couldn‘t be simply an item ; it was more like a column. Protecting McDonald Hill x By Erection of Fence, Etc. The Athletiecs have beem at the of the Poreupine Distriet Sui’thall‘ League ever since the Tripods lost to the Hollinger, but they got lonesome up there by themselves, so now they are equal with the other Dome team. The A.8.D. Club of Timmins proving that ‘‘you can‘t always sometimes tell‘‘ what will happen in a softball game. Mr. Frank Horne spent a very enâ€" joyable weekâ€"end at Golden City. A popular young bachelor whose name is the same as that of one of the aviators who first attempted to fly Recently a Puppies‘ Day All Right. Athletics Now Share Top of List With Tripods in Softball. More "Dome Foam." Cochrane Iroquois Falls over the Atlantic, had very jolly time at a Weiner party held last Thursday at Golden City. It is unâ€" derstood: that he is developing into quite a culinary expert (Hot Dog). There will be a meeting in the Old School on Thursday, at 7.30 p.m. to organize for a Kiddies‘ Day. It is hoped that there will be a good attenâ€" dance. ; Mr. Jim Murray and children are spending a vaeation in Toronto. Quite a few of the grass widowers, whose wives are away on vacation, are bearing up fairly well under the enforced solitary existence. One was heard to remark that he still had one clean dish in the house. Our old friend W. Tansley was in to the Dome last week renewing old acquaintances, A. W. Carlyle is spending lhis vacaâ€" tion with his people who have a sumâ€" mer home in North Hatley, Quebec A good job is being done at the MceDonald Hill by fencing in the danâ€" gerons part. In fact a car will have to use a shoe horn if it desires to get past the fence poles down into the lake. Kapuskasing