JEST CIRCULATION THE CITY AND NORTHERN egislative Library E DAILY NEW GRUNTY GRUNDY SAYS: Hard times are not reducing the cost of high living, but fewer people are enjoying it. PRINCE RUPERT, B. .C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1914 PRICE FIVE CENTS oe —_ R OF SP i BR SH CABINET NOW 0 DERMAN MAKES OVERTURES FOR ANOTHER PQWER AGREEME eee PROACHES POWER COMPANY JUST WEEK AFTER ELECTION MAN WHO OPPOSED BYLAW NOW MAKES OVERTURES DR ANOTHER AGREEMENT—COUNCIL IN DILEMMA OVER POWER SITUATION just a week since the close, sition to the bylaw. If they municipal election cam- looked upon it as an attempt to steal a franchise, which they It is just a week since said they did, why should they be making overtures to the same company one week after election? It doesn’t look good to me.” Other also ex- pressed to The Daily News, and at solicitation » present the mayor ectors, his the every and snowed under bylaw, ‘Lers, agreement j] readily recall those Cain- opinions were screeches of “franchise|none of them faiied to note the corporation steal” and{ significance of the early attempt bayor's plea to “kill the}to sidestep the policy on which nt at any cost.” Fol-|the mayor was elected. the election people nat- Whether the Prince Rupert thought the hydro-electric | Hydro-Electrie Co. will enter- yent was as “‘dead as Cae-/tain any future negotiations re- rhost,”’ as the mayor said.}mains to be seen, but the fact isn't. that the city conncil has even In- erday one of the cily|formally been looking to them fn | who was also one of the|the power dilemma does not re- est opponents ot the|flect very creditably on the sent bylaw, approached an|mayor’s party. of the Prince Rupert Hy- | [he mayor's assurance that tric Company and askeu|ihe power situation is not a ser- company would enter into|]ious one does not relieve the sit- tions for another agree-|uation any. While it may be true th the city. jthat only three applications for rally the company’s offi-|electric signs are the only appli- s surprised, and so were|cations not taken on, these are citizens who heard ofjmany others who want mort rview. | power who have not applied be- at do you think of it?” }|cause they know they cannot get The Daily News of a pub-|/:t. Many of the larger light con. who took an active part|sumers would also like to install ecent election, favuring|more lights, but cannot do_ it at ing of the bylaw. jthe present prices. onvinces me in my pre-| Providence is coming to the upposition that the oppo-|rescue just at the present time} yf the bylaw were totally|iwith bright days and = lonser} nt of the necessities of the|hours of daylight, but so far no Ind they are only now be-;practical suggestion for getting to realize the serious-|imore electric current and of re- f the situation dueing the present outrageous Kirikes me that these men|price of lighting has been forth t sincere in their oppoe-| coming. ) HIS OWN CELL B. C. MISSIONS ASK BURNED 10 DEATH FOR $25,000 HELP Matches and Set Fire to! Urgent Appeal Sent to England to Padding in His Cell |. Come to Rescue by February First 1onton, Jan, 22,—-An in- | nan who had for some time | shief janitor at the Alberta | Peals are 99 London, Jan . 22.—Urgent ap- being made on behalf rsity was suffocated last |0f the various bishops of British He was confined in a}Columbia begging the English d cell in the Royal North-|Anglicans to come to the rescue, of missions in many new places. ! i ,| Phe work, it is pointed out, is at CONS TINGS OG: st ja standstill owing to the finan- additional Jcial depression, An was rescued by a voustable, | gos 000 is being asked for before Mounted how he Police «barracks. © the padding. hen the latter went to give February 1. Alarm he rushed back into LTRS SE flames, ‘OFFICIAL DRAW FOR Eclves unable to rescue him he fire was subdued. lied shortiy after heing| h oul from the effects of the ® burning he got. The police foued | ‘SECQND CUP ROUND English Soccer Competition — Games Tomorrow ; , * London, Jan. 22.—The ofiivial ughters of the Empire dance | grpaw for the second round of the e St. Andrew's Society Hall soccer competition ary 23, Tickets on sale at! which will be played tomorrow Pm 15-20) ‘saturday) is as follows: — — | Manchester City vs. Tottenha 1 | Hotspur. Barnsley vs. Gillingham. Birmingham vs: Huddersfield Town. Bolton Wanderers don Town. Burnley vs. Derby County. Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Sheffield Wednesday. Blackburn Rovers vs. Bury. Sunderland vs. P!ymouth Ar- English cup special Treat! or moving picture patrons al the ESTHOLME vs, Swin- OPERA HOUSE yyle, West Ham United vs. Crystal RIDAY AND SATURDAY Palace. Jan. 23-24 Exeter City vs. Aston Villa. Swansea Town vs. Queens Park Rangers. Chelsea vs. Bradford City. Glossop vs. Preston North End. Shefield United vs, Bradford, Leeds City vs. West Bromich. ensational trish Feature A Romance of Erin” iTWO— REELS — TWO A picture that once seen Vill never be forgotten, also Veekly Gazette and a fine homedy entitled “A Slight lisunderstanding,” DMISSION — 10c and 160 If you are in the market for 'a good reliable engine for busi- pleasure, see Akerberg, ness or Thomson & Co., machinists, cor Manson Way and ist Avenue. 246-11-38 ; 4 4 Timely cartoon by James Frise showing the tendency of the big corporations indignantly “We want work.” Capitalist Laborer: Capitalist: is booming again I can “T have none to offer you. use all of you and more; too. THE TALE OF THE UNEMPLOYED this particular at time to switch on to the municipal councils the responsibility for providing work fer the un- employed, who are many in most cities In Canada. ‘What does this mean?” Go and see the mayor al the city hall. When everything But not now. Drive on, James.” BURNING TIMBERS CAUSE MINERS’ DEATH Two Miners Overcome by Gases While Imprisoned in Mine (Special to The Daily News.) Utah, Jan. 23.— Austrians who the Boston a fire was discontinued Bingham, for imprisoned Search two are in mine by without the men being discovered. It is conceded by the company that the men have succumbed to the poisonous gases generated by the burning timbers of the mine. at a late hour “A ROMANCE OF ERIN” Romantic Irish Photoplay at the Westholme Tonight An extraordinary attraction will be shown at the Westholme Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, the feature being an ex- eeptionally strong Irish story in two reels entitled, “A Romance of Erin.” The story is full of ex- citing situations and_ intensely interesting throughout. The scenes are typically Irish and the Special Irish music to suit the photography clear and perfect. action of the pictures’ will be played by the Westholme or- chestra. This is a treat that no one should miss. Other attrac- tions on this programme consist of a fine Weekly Gazette and a splendid full reel comedy entit- led “A Slight Misunderstandinug,' Seotech social TO-NIGHT at 8 o'clock in Me,hodist chureh parlors. Proceeds to aid in choir fund, Scotch programme, Scotch refreshments. Admission 25¢ 18-19 -uec. Gleaners. Pantorium Pioneer {HIGH COMMISSIONER Phene 4. WILL TRAVEL WEST FOR CABINET POSITION GET COST STATISTICS Report That New Appointee Will Commission Will Investigate the Be Member of Canadian Cold Storage Situation Ministry in Montreal (Spevial to The Daily News.) Ottawa, Jan, 23.—Having re- ceived power to examine wit- nesses under oath and having re- viewed the eost of living thor- vughly, the commission is now ready to travel, but will stay in Ottawa till the end of next week. They will then probably leave for | Toronto. Their plans are not ‘definite yet, but Montreal will probably come next, with Winni- (Specia] to The Daily News. Ottawa, Jan. 22,—It is possible that the suecessor appointed to succeed Lord Strathcona in the office of high commissioner in London will have a cabinet. posi- tion. This will have the direct advantage of keéping the Cana- dian ministry viose to imperial affairs and the Canadian repre- sentative on London in touch with the situation: in Can- close ada, That being so, the appoint-|peg to follow. ‘The cold st.rage ment will be more of less politi-|situation will be the principal matter to be investigated in Mon- treal. cal and would end with the de- feat of the minister who receives the appointment. See the great coat bargains at at|Jabour Bros.’ sale next Thurs- 16t1 | day, only $13,50. 16tf Get Ladies storm rubbers Jabour Bros.’ sale for 70c. JOG UUUUO UU ULC LUI UCLA A IEE IF Empress [THEATRE ... 1O-NIGHT... PROG RAM PART 1i—THE TURNING POINT—A_ powerful drama from the Pathe Freres Paris Studio. PART 2—THE LINE UP—Part 1. PART 3—THE LiNE UP—Part 2-—A special feature re- lease from the Vitograph Studios. This is a superb picture. One of the leading features is a splendidly contested footbali game. PART 4—RUTH ROLAND, THE KALEM GIRL—A de- lightful comedy from the Kalem Studios, * THE CHAPERON GETS A DUCKING—A comedy that is : a series 6f laughs from start to finish, From the Kalem Studios. FOIA AA AAA AAA A AAA ADA AA AADAAAAAAAAAAATIA | (Special to The Daily News. Ottawa, Jan. 23.—Mr. Jamie- son continued the debate on the speech from the throne and said that the leader of the opposition was harping on the high cost of living. This was partly due to the world-wide conditions, but also in Canada to the course pur- sued by the government from 1896 to 1911. Immigration had been fostered which brought too few producers and too many con- sumers. The needs of agricul- ture were ignored. Little was done to popularize rural life or increase production. Mr. Jamie- suggested four principal remedies for the conditions which now prevail, arising out of a lack of sufficient production. They were, improvement in the agricultural conditions, better roads, establishment of the par- cels post and extension of rural tnail delivery. Mr. Hughes in reply stated that the prime minister had made it quite aparent that he does not son NT—MAY GET IN CABINET BORDEN AND CHURCHILL TRIED TO BRING ON WAR SAYS HUGHES CLAIMS RECKLESS BUILDING OF ARMORIES AND THE TAX ON FOODSTUFFS HELPS CREATE HIGH COST OF LIVING approve of the action of the sen- ate in reference to the Navai and Highways bills. Mr. Borden in conjunction with Mr. Churchill, the Montreal Star and others had endeavored to bring about a war with Germany. Having failed in that purpose the premier is dis- posed to have a bout with the senate. As a matter of fact, Mr. Borden's speech itself was ample justification for the action of the upper house. The high cost of living, said Mr. Hughes, was in- creased by the reckless expendi- ture of the present government. He particularly instanced the ex- penditure of the military depart- ment, where he said the present policy was to build drill halls all over Canada. Other things that contributed were the gift of $15,000,000 to Mackenzie and Mann and the millions that were collected in taxes on foodstuffs. Ladies’ suits at Jabour Bros.’ sale next Thursday for $9.00, at a surprising value. 16tf P.R. BLDG. & INV.CO. PAY BIG DIVIDEND A Dividend of 14 per Cent. De- clared at Annual Meeting Yesterday The annua! meeting of the Prince Rupert Building & Invest- ing Co. was held yesterday after- noon. Mr. M. P. McCaffery, the president, was in the chair. The officers’ annual reports showed a very satisfactory year and a pro- gressive policy. The annnai dividend of 14 per cent. was. declared. The directors elected for the year are: M. P. McCaffery,. Jos. Hickey, Dr. C.; A. Eggert, Jos. siSeott, and E. C. Gibbons. | MINIMUM ESTIMATES ACCEPTED BY CABINET Will Appease Admiralty Experts and Avoid Split in Cabinet Special to The Daily News.) London, Jan. 22.—It is stated on the highest authority that the result of the cabinet meeting was the acceptance of the minimum estimates presented hy the first ioed of the admiralty for a total of $25,000,000. The result will appease the experts of. the ad- miralty and will avoid a spit in the cabinet. The conflict turned on the interpretation of the phrase “sixty per cent, super- iority.”’ PERPETUAL DEBENTURES PLANNED BY G T P Bill to Authorize Company to Raise Money in That Way Now Before House (Specia) to the Daily News) Ottawa, Jan. 23.—The Grand Trunk Pacific is planning to issue a perpetual consolidated debenture stock, as indicated by a bill notice of which is given. The bill authorizes the company with the approval of ihe share- holders to borrow or raise money by the issue of such stock bear- ing not more than four per cent. * Weather Bad for Fishing The schooner Borealis of the Atlin Fisheries arrived here at noon today after a trip up the coast to the halibut banks off the Alaskan coast The fishermen met heavy weather all the time they were out and only got in one day's good fishing. Their catch was not large. ARE WE VICTIMS OF CIRCUMSTANCES Question Was Discussed by the Methodist Debating Society Last Evening The Progressive Debating So- ciety held their weekly meeting last night in the Methodist church, when the Auestion, “Are we the architects of our own for- tunes, or the victims of circum- slauces?"’ was discussed. Mr. H. Hanson in a capital paper championed the cause of the “free will,” and while admit- ting the adverse circumstances into which many are born, con- tended that the difficulties were nol unsurmountable if concen- trated endeavor were used io that end, He instances the lives of Napoleon and President Lincoln, men who had “burst the bonds of birth’s invidious bar.” Mr. Donald Peddie in opposing this view made out a very strong case, pointing out that the forces of nature so evident in plant and animal life played no less a part in the control of man's existence. The different races of the earth, he said, had different character- 'stics, which were the direct re- suit of the circumstances in which they found themselves. A. very animated discussion followed the expression of these views. The meeting was presided over by Mr.T, Roberts, president of the soctiety, Who announced that at the next meeting the subject of “Woman Suffrage” would be de- bated. BURNS BANQUET under auspices St. Andrew’s Soc- lety will be held in CENTRAL HOTEL Monday Evening, January 26th. Tickets, $4.00, can be had at Wil- liams & McMeekin’s and George P. N«cColl’s, Fifteenth Annual Masquerade Ball F. O. E. Four Prizes. Thursday Evening, Feb. 12 Tickets $2.00, 18-35. cee ae E-