gt CIROULATION ROE e oITY AND NORTHERN iw TH! eririsH COLUMBIA RUPERT, B. C., WEDNESDAY, PRINCE ———_—— OCTOBER 1, — 1913. RIFIC al to The Daily News rid, Oct. ™% Torrential ire~— falling throughout and greal damage 1s being , crops and property gen- The and tele- es are put out of busi- the reports of the im- done are at pres- Appeals are hourly railways ph vse damage meagre ved by the minister of 1g rece from many destitute d towns that have been by the floods. ed away HTY-FOUR MEET DEATH IN THE GREAT FLOODS OF SPAIN THUNDERSTORM ‘THAT LASTED FOR EIGHTY-FOUR HOURS—RAILWAYS AND TELEGRAPH LINES ARE PUT OUT OF BUSINESS. —— = om Barcelona, Oct. age from floods is reported from all outlying districts. ing to reports just to hand many children have been drowned i: the floods. Cerbere, France, Oct. terrific thunderstorm, which lasted for eighty-four hours, is now abating and reports are be- ginning to come in regarding the devastation done. It is reported that eighty-four people have been drowned, High water caused the explosion of the powder plant near here, and many were killed. ARINE PAINTING EXH THIS MORNING HE WAS Vhet put in last week Bos'n Harry Cow- Harry, but this morn- he Prince tineeces | was ist plain en be Janded here he found himself, like Lord h suddenly famous, Alder- B k-Webster, the secre- f (he fair, had the pleasure presenting him with a gold dal and a diploma for the marine Oil paintings he en- ed in the exhibition for com- Since the fair his large f ‘rinece John Bucking 1 on exhibition of the Grand ticket office ind has been much has beer ndows A p? fie an naturally a modest i he showed some pardon- ye | his morning in stat- picture of the Prince i ilready been snapped W. kh. Tonkin, a wealthy {f Spokane, and that order for a similar & from $8, C, Hayden, of iarine and fisheries depart- al Ottawa, Prince George ar- on September 17th he ed that he would like to ine arts competition of exhibition, and when ‘it was led oul to him there was not he replied in an offhand hy I can paint something on * Way down and have it ready ' next Wednesday.” He did so, eo he prize, After the rd Mr the judge of arts department of the !, Was toid that the gold iner had painted the big ve in his little cubby-hole of room on the boat while the the Pierce, hibitio edal w ce Was in motion, and with no 't Dut that of an eleétrie bulb. +e i : aid ! awarded the prize on Mparat merits, of course, Cering the circumstances Bo the picture was think it a truly wonder- ll Cons ndey 1] work lhe \ ; ‘ncouver Province’ of oe a “9th has this to say owper and his work: co ‘or-artist has been dis- os —— the crew of the a Gansae Pacific steamer ‘orge, in the person of Oalswain Harry 8. Cowper, who oy _ . k won the gold medal and sibition - the Prince Rupert ex- . or the best oil painting iw Py, Ject by a provincial at '. Cowper submitted . “OUvases, all of which were ee at the head of the compe- ', the gold medal being given Lo ; . , “anvas entitled ‘The Steamer hee ce ‘e John in a Southeaster,’ a at re artist, who has been a deep ate 5 ‘a since boyhood, has SURDL th nee ® Spirit of his subject, and ater effects being full of life motion, The other canvases SHOWN AT ITION ALREADY SOLD EN BOS'’N HARRY S. COWPER ARRIVED ON PRINCE GEORGE HANDED GOLD MEDAL AND DIPLOMA. a storm scene of weird sky and wild water, entitled ‘Britain's Highway,” and a pic- ture of a ship under close reefed sail running before a gale. The Tulane included latter, entitled “In the Roaring Forties,” had been exhibited at the Victoria exhibition of fine arts last fall. “The pictures had all been painted on beard ship for a di- version, under the disadvantages of a ‘tween deck studio lit by ar- tificial light, and subject to the motion of a rolling ship. But the disadvantages under which they were painted is not reflected in the paintings, which are full of artistic merit. Naturally Mr. Cowper's shipmates are pleased at the honor which came to the Prince George with the winning of the prize. The winning can- vas has been purchased by Mr. W. R. Tonkin, a wealthy mining man of Seattle, who was a pas- senger south on the Prince George last week.” FLOUR AT CHISANA ONLY $1.50 PER CUP Very Few Claims Being Worked but the Prospects Are Encouraging. Huot and E. weeks Smith, who at Chisana left this train Hazelton, both well known, “Pete” several the morning's they spent during summer, by for where are the Lime Mulvaney arrived in the city from the north by the Princess May on Saturday afternoon. “Pete,” who is a husky chap of a quiet and rather retiring dis- position, when asked for his opinion about the new diggings said he had every confidence that the strike is a good one. At pres- ent there are only a very few claims being worked, Andy Tay- lor, the discoverer of the new flelds, working one claim, The diggings are in a narrow gulch, places not more than ten fifteen feet wide, above timber having been for some of Barney driver. They former the as in employ stage some line. When he left the diggings on September ist there were about two hundred men_ there. Grub was a very scarce commod- ity, flour being worth $4.50 a cup. Huot and Smith spent about six months in thé north, On their way out they>»made the trip from Chisana to MeCarthy, a distance of 96 miles, in four days, Huot says he intends returning to Chi- sana early next spring. G, Harvey and this morning's Mr. and Mrs, ¢ little child left by train for their home at Hazelton. 1.—Heavy dam- Accord- i.—The has TRAIN WRECKING AT NANAIMO BEING TRIED Striking Miners Make a Second Attempt to Wreck Passenger Train to Ladysmith. (Special to The Daily News) Nanaimo, Oct. 1.—The second} attempt within the last few days | | to wreck a passenger train was discovered between here and Ladysmith yesterday. The strik- ing miners had dislocated the fish plates and had rammed spikes in the frogs setting the switches, thus preventing their The whole line is now being patrolled by the provincial police. use. THEIR LAST BIG SPREE Whole Barbary Coast Goes On a Wild Jamboree. Special to The Daily News. San Francisco, Oct. 1.—The far famed Barbary Coast went on a wild spree last night and at mid- night the maddest kind of rey- elry was going on. The occasion was the recent ruling of the po- lice commissioner that no liquors should be sold in dancing resorts beginning October 1st. PROVISIONAL CAPITAL OF THE REBELS TAKEN United States Hurrying Troops to Mexican Boundary to Protect Fleeing Americans. Special to The Daily News) Piedras, Nigras, Mexico, Oct. {.—Terror has gripped this city, the provisional capital of the Constitutionalists, because of the victorious march through it of the federal troops, who are now in complete possession. Obeying the instructions from the United States government, Americans are now fleeing from the town by crossing the inter- national bridge to Eagle Pass, Texas. Troops are being hur- ried from San Antonio to re- inforee the garrison at Eagle Pass and thus afford adequate protection to the Americans from Mexico who take refuge there. MILLIONAIRE JURY FOR MURDER CASE Inquest in New York on. Remains of Anna Aumuller Will Be Most Remarkable. New York, Sept. 29.—Consider- able is attached by the authorities to the into the death of Anna Aumuller Friday next, chiefly because it is expected that counsel for Hans Sehmidt, the priest, who has confessed to murdering the girl, will question the establishment of the corpus delicti. In addition to Theodore P. Shonts, president of the Inter- borough Rapid Transit Company, who has consented to serve as foreman, Coroner "Feinberg has subpoenaed two score or more men of prominence trom among whom the other jurymen will be selected. Among these, the coroner an- nounced, are John D. Rockefeller Jr., Vincent Astor, Cornelius Van- derbilt, George Gould, August Belmont, George W. Fairchild, Henry Siegel, George F. Baker, Robert L. Gerry, Harry Payne Whitney and Lewis Cass Ledyard. The inquest will be public. importance inquest Minto Cup Lacrosec Game Special to The Daily News.) Vancouver, Oct. 1.—New West minster, the holders of the Minto cup, in the game played yester- day scored 9 to the Vancouver Athletics 4. To facilitate the loading of freight from the G, T. P, wharf into cars a new track is being built below the level of the wharf so that the floor of the car will be level with the wharf. ARMINIUS VAMBERY. The old professor in Budapest University whose distinguished career has ended in his death at the age of 82. BASEBALL. Coast League. San Francisco 4, Sacramento 1. Portland 8, Oakland 2. Los Angeles 3, Venice 1. National League. Brooklyn Philadelphia 10-1. -— a 5-4, American League. Boston 3-3, New York 2-6 Philadelphia 0, Washington 3. Philadelphia 0, Washington 3. FLYING SQUADRON TO PROTECT THE PACIFIC Great Britain Decides Upon Bur- rard Inlet as Best Point for Empire Naval Base (Special to The Daily News. London, Oct, 1.—Following his return tO the Admiralty trip to Canada Sir Francis Hope Wood reports the result of his conversation with Premier Bor- den and members of the Canadian government. He states that the announcement of Mr. Healey’s forthcoming visit to Canada _ in connection with naval affairs has re-awakened Canadian interest in the subject. The Imperial Defence Commit- tee, he says, has decided that Burrard Inlet is the best empire from a naval base to be found in the North Pacific. The Dominion Government expect to spend twenty-five millions there on harbor improvements, The Brit- ish government has _ decided to place a flying squadron of four battle cruisers on the Pacific, with headquarters at the point named, Cc. GC. Perry, Indian agent, left by this morning's train on of- ficial business at Terrace. EXCEPTIONALLY at the Majestic Theatre “Nervous and the Man” “Pathe’s Animated Gazette” “The Test of Friendship” “A Plot for a Million” “An Escape of Gas” ADMISSION 10c AND 15c STEAMER ON FIRE IN MID-ATLANTIC Crew Picked Up by Steamer from Hamburg and Being Carried Back to Baltimore (Special to The Daily News) 1.—The British which left for Liver- mid-ocean Baltimore, Oct. steamer Templemore, September 27th was on fire last night and sending out calls for immediate assistance. Later it was learned by wireless that the steamer Arcadian, from Hamburg, had picked up the crew from the burning ship and was bringing them back to this port. here pool, in late JAPAN AGAIN PROTESTS Anti-Alien Land Controversy Is Still a Troublous Subject. (Special to The Daily News) Tokio, Oct. 14.—A further note of protest against the California anti-alien land act has been dis- patched to the United States. The lext has not been published, but it is understood that the points- of precedent raised by Japan are unanswerable, and that if accepted by the United States it will mean a new treaty between the two countries. KINGSWAY IS OPENED Monster Parade of Over Five Hun- dred Automobiles. (Special to The Daily News) Vancouver, Oct. 1.—Kingsway, twelve long and gives connection with New West- was formally opened yesterday by Minister of Works Taylor in the present of several which miles Is minster, thousands of people. Five hun. dred and sixty-three autos took part in the parade, marching three abreast. IN HANDS OF BANDITS Four Norwegian Missionaries Captured by Chinese Bandits. Hankow, Oct. 1.—At 5 o'clock this morning news was received here of the capture of four Nor- wegian missionaries, being in the hands of the Chinese bandits who have captured the town of Tsco Yuang. ILL HEALTH OF POPE AGAIN CAUSES ANXIETY Rome. Sept. 28.—The condition of Pope Pius X is giving rise tq some anxiety. Although not suffering from any specific mal- ady, the state of his health is un- satisfactory. It is believed, how- ever, the rest and care will re- store him. Audiences have not been sus- pended officially, but the attend- ing physicians have agreed to discourage receptions of any kind until the pontiff has recovered his strength. In view of his present weakness, it is not considered probable that the pope will pre- side, as originally arranged, at the great function at the clos- ing of the Constantinian jubilee on December 8th—the feast of the immaculate conception. Hospital Dance. The annual dance given by the Ladies’ Auxiliary in aid of the hospital will be held at St. An- drew’s Society Hall (Kaien Island gym) on Friday evening, Oct. 3rd. Dancing will start at 9 o'clock with music by the Westholme or- chestra. Gentlemen's tickets $2, at Orme’s Second avenue drug store. Ladies free, 228-32 Decision Is Reserved. The adjourned case of James Haney, charged with supplying liquor to Port Simpson Indians, was concluded before Magistrate Carss this morning. Decision was reserved, THE DAILY NEWS - NEXT MAILS From South Princess Maj;.....6Vs te ous Friday For South Chelonsin .....ceseeee Wednesday PRICE FIVE CENTS ITISH SQUADRON FOR PROTECTION OF OUR COAST IGHTY-F OUR DROWN ED. IN‘SPANISH F LOODS-SECOND ATTEMPT TO WRECK TRAIN AT NANAIMO If the preparations that he is making for the future are an in- dication of his faith in Prince Rupert and Northern B. C., M. Al- bert, of the Westholme Lumber Co., who returned to the city this morning, cannot be called a pes- simist. A short time ago it was announced that his company had arranged to double its wharfage capacity in this city and that ar- rangements had been made for a big supply of lumber of all kinds to be ready for the rush that is expeeted. Mr. Albert in- formed The News this morning that he expects in a few days a Albany, Sept. 29.—Counsel for Governor Sulger won a victory at his impeachment trial today when Presiding Judge Cullen ruled out all evidence in connection with allegations that the governor bargained with Assemblyman Patrie of Green County for the passage of certain highway legis- lation. Judge Cullen took the ground that the charges were not specified in the articles of im- peachment. New York, Sept. 29.—An Al- bany special to the Evening Journal says: “Sing Sing’s death house today contributed an amazing chapter to the story of the impeachment of Governor William Sulzer, in which it ap- pears that former Police Lieuten- M’BRIDE GOVERNMENT IS SEVERELY SCORED Montreal Garment Workers Pro- test Against Action of Local Authorities Toward Miners. Montreal, Sept. 28.—At a large- ly attended meeting on Saturday afternoon, the garment workers on strike bere decided to continue their fight and to show their sympathy toward the striking miners of British Columbia by adopting a resolution protesting against the action of the govern- ment of that provinee and asking for the immediate release of the miners now in jail. Mr. Will Thorne, the British labor leader, called the action of the government of British Co- lumbia in trying to crush the or- ganized workers “a shame to hu- manity” and advocated the estab- lishment of an international al- —— DIRECT COAL SHIPMENT FROM JAPAN TO PRINCE RUPERT WESTHOLME LUMBER COMPANY HAS ARRANGED FOR A SHIP- MENT OF FIVE THOUSAND TONS—COAL IS OF EXCELLENT QUALITY. large scow leaded with 400,000 feet of fir. While im Victoria Mr. Alberti made arrangements for a ship- ment of 5,000 tons of coal direct from Japan to Prinec Rupert. This coal is guaranteed to be better than the best Ladysmith coal. It is expected that this shipment will reach Prince Ru- pert about November 415th. He is also expecting ternorrow a shipment of 400 tons from Se- attle. The Westholme Lumber Co. has recently secured the sole agency for Prince Rupert and Northern B. C. as far as Fort George for Todd Inlet cement. A STARTLING CHAPTER IN SULZER TRIAL COMES FROM SING SING POLICE LIEUTENANT BECKER, ant Charles Becker, now under sentence for the Rosenthal mur- der, has prepared avidence strik- ing at the political life, if not the personal freedom, of a dozen men high in the official life of the state. This story has been of- fered by Becker in return for his life. It strikes at the very exist- ence of men whose names have been upon the public tongue and it was prepared primarily with a view of supplying Governor Sul- zer with a weapon with which he might annihilate some of the persons whose political existence his friends esteem inimical to his own well being. Some of the most powerful influence in the state are now actively engaged in an offort to prevent this story becoming public.” NE SERVICE WELL ATTENDED Many Expressed Sympathy With Rev. and Mrs. McLeod Despite the inclement weather yesterday afternoon there was guite a large gathering at Hay- ner Bros.’ chapel for the funeral service of Olive Louise, infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. McLeod. The service was con- ducted by Rev. W. J. Scott, who temporarily succeeded Rev. Mr. McLeod as pastor of the Baptist Chureh, Rey. F. W. Kerr, of the Presbyterian church gave a short address, expressing his sympa- thy with the bereaved, and his high esteem for both Rev. and Mrs. McLeod during the three years they had resided here. There were a number of floral tributes from friends. The re- mains will be taken to Victoria for interment. Among those sending floral liance of all the workers of the world to fight the capitalists. Mr. J. W. Wilkinson, general secreiary of the trades and labor council of Vancouver and dele- gate to the labor congress, spoke at length of the strike in British Columbia. He attacked ex-Lieutenant Govy- ernor Dunsmuir as the proprietor of a great number of mines, Claiming that he imported Jap- anese and Chinese laborers to take the place of the white men, The Orientals, he claimed, worked for half the salary asked by the Canadian miners. F. O. E. Social Dance. F. O. BE. social dance in K. of P. Hall, Helgerson Block, on Wednesday, Oct. ist, commenc- ing at 10 o'clock. Eagles’ orchestra. ladies free, 227-30 Music by Gents $4.00, Everybody welcome. tributes were: J. H. McLeod, N. J. McLeod, G. Munro, J. R. Mor- gan, J. A. Lindsay, W. H. Murray, H. Hampton, Mr. Muse, Conant J. Carmichael, W. H. Wark, Dr. and Mrs. Eggert, the Baptist Ladies’ Aid and the three little brothers, Howard, Milton and Norman. FISHERMAN DROWNED Norwegian Employed by B. C. Packers Drowned in Hecate Straits. Hans Olsen, a fisherman on the steamer Roman, belonging to the B. C. Packers, was drowned in Hecate Straits on Monday. When the accident occurred the unfor- tunate man was in a dory laying out gear. The weather was ex- tremely rough and the body could not be recovered, The steamer Roman called hére last night to report the loss, FROM HIS DEATH CHAMBER IN . THE JAIL, OFFERS SULZER A WEAPON TO AN- Y NIHILATE HIS ENEMIES. - i? 3h d " oa piamernine an