Py THE DAILY NEWS THE LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA Published Daily and Weekly by THE PRINCE RUPERT PUBLISHING CO. LTD., PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. H. F. MecRAB, EDITOR AND GENERAL MANAGER SUBSCRIPTION RATES—To Canada, United States and Daily, 50c per month, or $5.00 per year, in advance. Weekly, $2.00 per year. All Other Countries: Daily, $8.00 per yea Weekly, $2.50 per year, strictly in advance. Mexico: HEaD OFFICE Daily News Building, Third Ave., Prince Rupert, B.G, Telephone 98. BRANCH OFFICES AND AGENCIES New York—Nationa! Newspaper Bureau, 219 East 23rd St., New York City. London, England—The Clougher Syndicate, Graud Trunk Building, Trafalgar Square. Seattle—Puget Sound News Co. TRANSLENT DISPLAY ADVERTISING—50 cents per inch. rates on application. Subscribers will greatly oblige by promptly calling up Phone v8 in case of non-delivery or inattention on the part of The News carriers Contract ae" that the amount paid out for telegrams and cables alone during the past year would buy Pacific Fisheries, better known a first-class fully equipped as the Doughty organization,} cannery. Hundreds thou- will give the prospective fish- sands of dollars were spent for ing industry of the district ad-] Plants that had apparently no jacent to Prince Rupert a de- real purpose, and for valueless cided setback. We have been licences. Besides this, big looking forward to the devel- sums were paid for promotion opment of the fisheries on a and salaries to men who might very much more extensive understand fishing off the scale than the operations for] English coast, but who cer- the past few years. The waters tainly do not know how to fish of this district are admitted to] in these waters. The men who be the richest fisheries in the] put their money into the pro- world, and the catching and| Ject have been stung, and it marketing of these fish is one} Will have a tendency to make of the greatest assets of Prince| thers, who do not know real conditions, timid about fishery DAILY EDITION Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1913 DOUGHTY FAILURE A HARD KNOCK The failure of the Canadian of Rupert. We have naturally expected| investments. the great amount of capital It seems ridiculous, but for experimenting and develop- nevertheless true, that a man ment to come from England, with a tin pot handled name but the bad failure of the and a wild scheme can raise a million in Great Britain, while a man who actually knows the fishing game on this coast, and could turn out fat profits from a reasonable investment, would not be able to raise a dollar in the same market. It is the cus- tom of the British investor to trust a name rather than a face, and occasionally he pays a big price for the habit. Doughty organization, the first English company to enter the field, is bound to frighten the British investors. The Doughty failure will be looked upon as an unprofit- able prospect instead of being understood for what it is—a wreck due to stupid judgment and colossal extravagance bor- dering on insanity. It is stated Xmas Goods! What's A Set of Furs sweetheart. the matter with for your wife, your child, or your Prices from $5.00 to $30.00 per set. Let the children see cur. wonderful. display. of. all kindsof TOYS and Dolls. JABOUR BROS. THE HOUSE OF GOOD VALUES Third Avenue Prince Rupert = = Es The ‘News’ for Artistic Printing LORD New Portrait of the newly elected Lodge of the World. —————_—o In the Letter Box A. W. Agnew Replies to D. W. Morrissey D. W. Morrissey, Esq. Dear Referring letter in the Empire of December 19th. Your that I misrepresented facts either when Sir: to your statement have I was in the employ of the city or at the present time is uncalled for and untrue. You state that at the time I was investigating Woodworth Lake I estimated that there was 2400 continuous horse power available, and that now I claim there is only 1800 contin- uous horse power available. In January, 1911, when I had just completed my preliminary gacg- ings and estimates, [ furnished data to Colonel Davis showing 188i horse power available, pro- vided Shawatlans Lake were low- 10 feet, and a dam built to ered raise the level of Woodworth Lake 30 feet. In proof of this 1 publish the following letter, which was also published by the city in May, 1911, in the report THE DAILY NEWS —_—_—— ‘ eas? * eee Grand Master of the Orange —— ee | on the hydro-electric and water supply scheme. These publica- tions were made at the time when an alderman: “Prince Rupert, B. C., “February 4, 19114. “Wm. Manson, Esq., ;you were | “Victoria, B. C. | “Dear Mr. Mayor: Re Wood- |worth Lake water supply. “Referring to our conversation a couple of weeks ago regarding jthe water supply from Wood- lworth Lake. “T am still strongly of the opinion that the city should ob- {tain absolute eontrol of this watershed just as soon as pos- sible, if it can be managed at a reasonable cost, I have revised my estimates of the horse power available with the following re- sults: “Mean annual rainfall, .4108. “Area of watershed, 9.56 acres. “Mean flow, 76.13 cubic feet per second, } “Water belonging to City of Prince Rupert, 8.4 cubic feet per second, Available for cubic feet per second. “Assume available head Shawatlans Lake, 300 feet. “Horsepower to be 2,305.3, power, 67.73 at developed, .. dew Helgerson Block Beauty Pins, Watches, Ladies’ and Gent.’s G Also a First-Class Selection of To Buy one for the children and let own We are specialising in High-Class Call and let us prove our stavements to you We have on hand the largest stock in town of the following goods :— Ladies’ Gold Filled Lockets, Cuff Buttons, Brooches, Bar Pins, Umbrellas, Lockets, Stick Pins, Cuff Buttons, Umbrellas ete. J.S. Gray & Son ellers .. Sixth Street Gold Filled Jewellry this Xmas Gent.’s Gold filled Alberts, old Rings and Watches, ilet Sets, Cut Glass, Sterhng Silver and Electro-Plated Goods, Fancy and Office Clocks. We are offering at Speciai Prices our large stock of Raidopticians. them have a picture show in their home. Every Article Guaranteed Prices Right GOTTAH CALL ON A GUN HERE AN’ GET AN’ INTERVIEW ON WHAT "Yo GIVE FATHER FOR XMUS" f rt caus Scoop Thought The Author’s First Name Was Dick Tost STEP INTO THe LIBRARY An’ AmuUSs YOURSELE With A | Book- TLL BE | Wty] | DOWN IN 4 F EW MINUTE = | fa ~~ ‘ a HERES ONE WIT A WHOLE BAG BUNCH 0 PicTuoRES! ie) Xen 7. es YEAST | | oa 2 “Assume 80% efficiency, horse [power available, 1,884.24. | “In order to obtain the 300 deet | head at Shawatlans Lake, it will [he necessary to lower fhe level of the lake ten feet. This can #asily Ihe done by blasting a short chan- nel through the rock at the out- | let of the lake, The lowering of 'Shawatlans Lake would, I be- Have uncover a nearly level bench exists below the. surface Inearly all round the lake, This water privilege is a very valuable one to the city, and if we are to obtain possession of it, it would be of considerable advantage to have the matter decided before the completing of the plans and estimates of the waterworks. “Tf the city is to awn the water power, a dam _ thirty feet in height will be necessary for stor- age of the water during the months of low rainfall, if not, one below ten feet in height is all that is required, “T have discussed which the matter with Aeting Mayor Smith, and ! believé he agrees with me as to the advisability of securing the rights of the Woodworth people if possible, “Tam forwarding by this mail a blueprint showing the ~ water- shed. “Yours very truly, “WM. MAHLON DAVIS, “City Engineer.” In view of the above T will ask you to retract, through the press, your statements alleging decep- tion on my part, Yours truly, A. W. AGNEW. PRINCE RUPERT FEED CO 908 Third Avenue Dealers in FEED SEEDS HAY TIMOTHY OATS ~CLOVER WHEAT ALFALFA CORN ETC CHICKEN FEED A’ SPECIALTY Mail orders promptly attended to FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Services every Sunday in the Church Hall at 11 a.m. and Empress Theatre at 7.30 p.m. Sunday School at 2.30 p. m. REV. F. W. KERR, M.A., PasToR THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MCINTYRE HALL, 4RD AVE., NEAR OTH OT. Services every Sunday st 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Sunday School 2.80 p. m. Bible Class 2.30 p.m. REV. W. J’ SCOTT Acting Pastor THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH SIXTH AVE. AND MUSGRAVE PLACE Services every Sunday at ll am, and 7.30 p.m. Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. REV. MR. DIMMICK PASTOR ST. ANDREW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Cor. Fifth Ave. and Dunsmuir Place Morning prayer, 11. Even- ing prayer, 7:30. school, 2:30 p. m. Communion first of month, at 11 a m., and third Sunday at 8 a, m. REY. G. A, RIX - RECTOR* THE SALVATION ARMY CITADEL Granville Court Sunday services at fi sm, 3 and 8 p.m, Sun- day Fcshool, 1:30 . m. Week aight services Mon- day, Wednesday, Thurs- day and Saturday. * CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MEETINGS Held in Hays Bidg, 245 2nd Ave. Sunday service 11 a, m. Sunday school meets after the morning service, Tes- timony meetings Wednes- days at 8 p. m. Reading room is open every day except Sundays and legal try, bear in mind the Grand Hart Block If you are planning a trip for Christy). or to Eastern Canada or United States op 4. 4), RUPERT AND PRINCE GEORGE and Seattle and the Grand Trunk Railwa Chicago to the principal Bastern cities, ¥ System SPECIAL CHRISTMAS ATLANTIC SAILING Are now to hand and we can quote lowest patos tion with above and any Atlantic steamsh p Call on us for rates and reservations. ALBERT DAVIDSON, General Age; Tuesday, December 93 194 au, 3 STEAMERS PRiNcE Van ( ‘ \ , Trunk to s Prince Rupert B.C. Coast Steamship Service SAFETY SPEED SERVICE FAMOUS CANADIAN ns ala LINE PY 1] | | |To rent es 'ST.ANDREW'S SOCIETY Hai \formerly Kaion isd. Gymnasium for Dances. p Meet ings, etc. Particulars at ha i : or Secretary, P. 0. Box 2 8 COAL Princess May southbound Satur day “night, 9 D m. ae New Wellington Coal. Best on the he Beatrice southbound | Coast Sunday, 8 p. m |Phone 116 J.G. McNAB, General Agent || Rogers & Black | we ee a ee — || SMITH & MALLETT TAXIDERMIST = rao av '] Plumbing, Heating, Steamfitting and Animals, birds, fish and all Sheet Metal Work kinds of game heads mounted; hides tanned and made into rugs and robes. All work strictly first class. A, MITTLER, Expert Taxi- dermist, 728 Helmeken St., Van- couver, B.C, GEORGE LEEK Real Estate, insurance and Loan Broker Notary Public. Rents and Collections Albert Block, 2nd Avenue Prince Rupert Between Sth and 6th Streets 93 Office 606 3rd Ave. Phone PACIFIC TRANSFER CO. General Teaming, Safe, Piano, Furniture and Baggage Moving Carefully and Promptly done. Storage and Forwarding Wood and Coal HARRISON W. ROGERS Architect Suite 1, Federal Block PRINCE RUPERT, B. C, Phone 300 P. O, Box 1635 F. M. CROSBY Second Hand Dealer + Wants to buy all kinds of Household Fur- niture, everything tn the line of Mechanics’ Tools, Guns ana Men's Clothing. WU call any time. Highest prices paid. 839 Sra Ave. W. Phone Red 243 If you are looking for an up- to-date renting agency, place your property in’ the hands of George Leek. GEORGE LEEK 220 2nd Ave. Phone 203 “THE RELIABLE PLUMBER HARRY HANSON 138 2nd \Ave. Phone 489 DAY AND WIGHT GERVICE Out-of-Town Work Hotel and Restaurant Work Tenders on New Work ‘ Plumbing Insured from Frost Work Done Promptly and Guaranteed Reasonable Prices One Trial Will Convince You at EE = INDUSTRIAL SITES With Rail and Water Transportation Apply HARRISON GAMBLE & CO. Financial Agents Third Ave. Prince Rupert holidays from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. WELL SIR- DID Nou FIND AN INTEREST Book? Ic GY, CY IN THY BOOK ARE GOOD - BUT THEN RE ALL T00 SHORT P-THE STORIES “ — Drawn for The Daily Nas KHE STORIES ) /Dic¢ iW THAT Book ARE 4 BIT SHORT- Nour] READING, THE DICTIONARY: Office; 3rd Ave. Work Phone 174 orkshop 2nd Ave, bet. 7th and &th Ste 215 Second Avenue Phone 43 WILLIAM T. HOUSE B.C. Land Surveyor PRINCE RUPERT P.O, Box $48 Db. C. STUART Accountant 808 2nd Ave. - Phone 280 PRINCE RUPERT, B. 0. Alex. M. Manson, B. A W. E. Williams, B.A, L. LB WILLIAMS & MANSON Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. MONEY TO LOAN Box 1585 Helgerson Block Prince Rupert, B. C HAYNER BROS. UNDERTAKERS anv EMBALMERS FPunera! Directors Srd Ave. evar 6th St. Phone No. 8 E. L. FISHER Funeral Director and Embaimer CHARGES REASONABLE 2nd Bt, cor. 2nd Ave. Phone 356 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT FOR A TAXI Phone 75 PRINCE RUPERT AUTO CO. LUMBER COAL ~and Complete Line of BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES WESTHOLME LUMBER CO., Limited Phone 186 —<———— TRY A “NEWS” WANT AD Te News by “Hop’ J