Se ed Sa = meet ease ete 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, McRAE, EDITOR AND GENERAL MANAGER HEAD OFFICE Daily News Building, Third Ave., Prince Rupert, B. C. Telephone 98 RATES—To Canada, United States and Mexiro: per month, or $6.00 per year ($5.00 if paid in Weekly, $2.00 per year. _ All Other Countries: Dasly, Weekly. $2.50 per year, strictly in advance. SUPSCRIPTION Daily, 50¢ advance). $8.00 per year. BRANCH New York—National Newspaper York City. Seattle—Puget Sound News Co OFFICES AND AGENCIES Bureau, 219 St., Fast 23rd New London, England—The Clougher Syndicate, Grand Trunk Ruilding, | Trafalgar Square. TRANSIENT DISPLAY ADVERTISING—59 cents per inch. Contract rates on application. Subscribers will greatly oblige by promptly calling up Phone 98 in case of non-delivery or inattention on the part of The News carriers. | SS ee DAILY EDITION arp Tuesday, June 16, a The solution of the fisheries | that will paly come through a series of ex-} similarly if they were allowed in spite of the fact that many who take to the calling do so There is a question is one For years the peo-| only as a shift. for | periments. ple have been clamoring dearth, however, of fishermen who have the business in their blood. Thesé¢ should be induc- The Eastern independent licences and now} that they have come even to aj limited extent, they are found| to be impracticable under ex- | isting conditions. In most} cases the white men who have secured licenses will only ply their trade for a couple of} weeks when the fishing is good. ! ed to come in. fishing banks and the mari- time countries of Europe are full of them. Conditions here, too, are very attractive and if the porper steps were taken it TI that depends on would not be hard to induce 1e cannery that depends | : them to come in. them will be out in the cold} ? OR gees or the rest of the season. Con- | : ed ; oe ee When Sir Wilfrid Laurier sequently the canners who are, in business to get results pre-|. Wanted farmers to people the fer the Japs who stay at the great Prairies he sent his job as a result ha’ Indians | agents to secure them and he must go to make room for the} ™ade conditions so popular flood of That that a started in. emigration white brother who only wants | is just what to fish a portion of the time. | * iets | e should now be done on this The intention of the Gov- coast We should go after those fishermen and _ induce ernment is to increase the in- dependent white licences year by year and by this means hope them to come in. In order to do that the foolish regulations to eliminate the Jap. Unless now in force should be done B ave Jap. 5S: . conditions improve this would away with. We noe nge od mean the ruination of the busi- pect a man to sit down ‘for three or five years until he has become a citizen of the coun- try before a_ fishing licence would be granted him, It should not be a condition of ness, as most of the white men now offering haven't proved their adaptation to the work. Of all the licences issued this year only a small portion of them own their own nets and his getting a licence that his boats. The rest buy from the name is on the voters’ list or canneries on credit. Perhaps indeed that he has paid his the first day they are out,| 4ollar to the Conservative As- through inexperience, they sociation Suffice it that he is lose their net in a snag and a fisherman and wants to fish. * . . the cannery must foot the bill. Prince Rupert's future depends largely on the fish, and fish we For the solution of so im- should all is foolish must have. If the white man unite. It cannot get the fish then the and suicidal to use it for poli- yellow man will have to do it tical purposes If the Govern- for him. ment papers have any influ- Maha te ence they should discuss the issue instead of snapping back to arrive at that conclusion. at the incontroversable facts There is another solution to as published by The News. ‘In the problem. Of course it goes the mutlitude of council there without saying that there are is wisdom,” and all the light a number of white fishermen in that can be brought to bear on It is not necessary, however, this district who are making it should be allowed to shine good and others who would do forth. ¢ ———— Sa — FRED STORK’S HARDWARE | —————=—_—- ———==a ==— — 710 SECONS ave \ Carpenters’ Teols Builders’ Hardware Ship Chandlery Wire Cable Stee! Blocks Fishing Tackle Iron Pipe Pipe Fittings Rifles and Shotguns Rope Valves Ammunition Pumps Hose Paint ) Stoves.and Ranges Rubberoid Roofing Corrugated iron “WE SELL NOTHING BUT THE BEST” FRED STORK’S HARDWARE one week commencing complished portant a question the people lyet “ | BLEW ONE THE DAILY NEWS BLAST ON WHISTLE—ONE” Capt. Kendall giving evidence al the inquest at Rimouski. In the centre is the coroner, J. Ren ault; on his right is Andrew Allan, and on his left C.. A.Couillard, clerk. The inset is Captain Kendall. This sketch was made at Rimouski. THE SWEEPSTONE-TWEEDALE A lecturer one torrential night ENGAGEMENT EASTERN CAPITALIST addressed an audience which HAS FAITH IN RUPERT might have been much larger To Open at the Westholme Opera House This Week ° Dancing in its various modern form is still the craze the werld over and in order to satisfy the general curiosity on this subject the management of the West- holme Opera House have secured the engagemnt.of two of the most popular artists in this line, Miss Sweepstone and Mr. Tweedale, for Wednes- day, June 17th. Many new dances, including the Maxine, Mattchiche and Ar- gentine Tango will be performed, Miss Sweepstone is also an ac- dancer and on first appearance next Wed- nesday will perform her famous solo her Gipsy Dance in costume. will ‘be dances and strong bill is Fine motion pictures shown between the an exceptionally promised. Price Holds Good At the Meeting evening the Mayor stated that the Couneil last manager of the Westholme Lum- ber Company had stated to him that the would accept any portion of the lumber requir- ed of the 250,000 feet tendered on at the tendered price. If any of the by-laws in the estimate were not passed it would not ef- fect his tender. Ald. Morrissey Albert send the that effect. The Mayor wanted the order placed for the amount now quired but the City Solicitor ad- vised against it until the Was secured. The finance committee was given power to act in the matter. company that Mr. letter to asked cily a money District Fair Dates The following are tne dates of the district fall fairs as approved of by the previneial government: Valley, Telkwa, Bulkley ternber 106. Fort George, September 24-25. Prince Rupért, September 30 and October 1 and 2. Bella Coola, October # Graham Island, Lawn Hill, net fixed. Sep- Redecking Bylaws Postponed The bylaws for the redecking of some of the city streets which were so strenuously objected to last Friday night. weve Iast even. ing laid over by the City Council until next Monday evening. | grounds, Came Here With intention of En- tering Foundry and Machine Business but Found Big G. T. P. Plant Cover- ing Field Mr. James Clarke, head of the Sydney Foundry and Machine Co. of Sydney, Nova Scotia, is in the made a tour of all city,. having the country and towns across the continent. Mr. Clarke says that were he a young man there is no other place in Canada where he would fer Rupert. He more than the ordinary enthusi- asm for the place. He has a conviction that if is one of the best points in Canada. : Mr. Clarke pre- locating to has has been | marked } West to low water mark, thence following ;the low water mark in @ ortherty direc- (tion approximately 60 chains, to a point at | commencement; around | seating capa- Naturally he taxing the the ‘hall. without city of was willing to curtail his address, and, having reached what he con- sidered the psychological —mo- ment, said: “Um afraid I've kept vou too long.’ Whereupon a voice replied, “Go on, it’s. still raining.” TAKE NOTICE that I, Arthur H.Jmes Pigott, of Victoria, B. C., occupation manager, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described lands: Commencing at @ post planted at high the southwest corner of Lot 467, Portland Canal District, marked ye ee E. Cor.;" thence folluwing the bigh water mark in @ southe:ly direc- tion approximately 60 chains to a post walter mark at “A. A. P. S. E, Cor.,” shence cue low water mark due west from jcint of thence due east to point f commencement, containing $0 acres more or less, ARTHUR HOLMES PIGOrT. J. W. Stewart, Agent. April 20, 19014. among the business houses and] Published May 18 to July 20. ' - _ frequently enquired how the ton- dition of trade was In cases he was met by a grouching discontent much to his surprise, His reply, however, was that with such a magnificent future imme- diately before us everybody should be optimistic, was the heart Mr. Clarke some Optimism of suceess, had thought if 2 of go- ing into the foundry business here, but on enguiry found that the Grand Trunk Pacific would be a keen competitor and thought there would be considerable time before two would be quired. He fact that his the busi- ness would affect the small machine shops, and as the business was not ae necessity with him, he decided not to enter the field. He had also cecided to approach the City Couneil for but under the cumstances will not do so, re- the shops also considered entering seriously concessions cir- Big Brush Fire \ Drush fire, which started on | the drydock site back of the ball crept up the hill yes- j terday afternoon and grew to se- rious proportions Several trees were burned. The fire depart- mnt out and besides drenching the ground with water they cut down several burning trees. About two hours later they were called out again to the same spot as the fire had startéd again. The time the boys succeeded in getting it thoroughly out. The fire got quite close to the houses on top of the hill but was done. second no damage The best place in the city to lunch or dine is the Royal Cafe. Skeena Land District—District of Coast Range V. TAKE NOTICE that Lancelot Walrond Beavis of Esquimalt, B. C., pation master mariner, intends for permission to purchase the following described lands; Commencing @t a post planted & mile distant and in a northerly direction .from entrance to small bay close to Skiakl Bay, on the west side of Ste phens Island and adjacent to application post of H. W. Lees, thence east twenty chains, thence south forty chains, thence west twenty chains, thence north forty chains, following the swore line to the point of commencement, eighty acres more or less, LANCELOT RUSSEL May 3, 1914, Published May 26 to July #7. Russel occu. to apply WALROND BEAVIS Skeena Land District—District of Coast, Ringe Five. NOTICE that 1, of Prince Kupert, intend to the TAKE Logan, tion prospector, mission Ww purchase William Mck B. C., occupa- apply ter per- following de- scribed lands: Commencing 6t @ | 08t planted 160 chains east and 40 chains south of the wortheast corner of Fre- emplon Reccya 1838, thence south 40 ncriu 40 chaifs, thence west 80 Chains tuo chains, thence west 80 chains along the shore line to point of commencement; containing 320 acres, more or iess, Wii. McK, LOGAN, March 7, ‘%ia. Bkeena Land District-—District of Coast, Range Five. TAKE NOTICE that LL. Savid Strang, of Prince Rupert, B. C., occupa tion clerk, jutend to apply for rmission io purchase the following described lands: Commencjng at & posy planted about 160 chains east and 60 chains north of the northeast corner of Fre-emption Record 1838 at @ point on the northerly shore line of an island, thence south 60 chains to the southerly shore line, thence east- erly, northerly aod westerly following the sinuousities ef the shore line to point of commencement; containing 480 acres, more or less, Cook DAVID COOK STHANG, William McK. Logan, Agent. March 7, 1914. Skeena Land District—-District of Coast, Range Five. TAKE NOTICE that 1, Andrew MacLean, of Prince Rupert, 8. C., occupation carpenter, jntend to apply faission to purchase the ‘otiswing de- scribed lands: Cormmeacmg at a post planted acu: 160 chaing east and 60 “has north of the northeast corner of Pre-emption Record 1838 at 4 point on the northerly shore l'ne of an island, thence south 60 chains to the southerly shore line, thence westerly, northerly and easterly, following the sinuosities of the shore line to the pojnt of commencement; for ts: AND j. j a 0 on Th ~ service r= Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle Steamer Prince George leaves Prince Rupert MONDAYS a: 6 A. » Steamer Prince Rupert leaves Prince Rupert FRIDAYS at 6 A. Steamers Prince John or Prince Albert Iv. Prince Rupert TUESDAYS, Low Excursion Rates EASTERN CANADA and UNITED 8TATES, also to NORWAY In sone, To EAgith NORWEGIAN CENTENNIAL, and ‘to CHICAGO In von iecontetion with NORWEGIAN SAENGERBUND Ponnect! 8.6. HENRIETTE carries rough freight. gasoline and explosives 9:30 Pm For full particulars and all information of interest to travellers, apply THE G. T. P. TIOKET OFFICE, Hart Block, Third Avenue, Phone 26, AGENCY ALL ATLANTIC STEAMSHIP Lines - §T. ANDREW’S SOCIETY — Second Avenue Rooms open from $ & m, to fi p. m Visiting Yor rates for hall rent apply D. MACDUNALD, Estimates Given on HARRISON W. ROGERS Phone 300 TERMINAL CONSTRUCTION ——” Repairs and alterations. Phone 525 Phone 489 Office: Smith Blk., Third Avenue UNION TRANSFER CO tes GENERAL TRANSFER AND STORAGE PHONES : 233 Second BOAT BUILDRR = FEKIAL hone 554 P.0.Box 60 penser -< APERHANGING AINTING OLISHING AND WALL TINTING Empress Theatre Scotsmen are cordially eet secretary DENNIS, Secretary | } CHAS. 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JOHNSTON THE DAILY NEWS ; « Seal Cove Phone Green 321 COW BAY pt JAMES GILMORE Arohitect SUBSCRIBE POR “ud Avenue, neu \l - e a containing 480 acres, more or less. * The Summit Avenue east’ bylaw |The service and the menu can al- ANDREW MACLEAN. ae x Sos Was quashed, ways be depended on, 126tf| march 7, Ypiew McK. Logan, Agent. * ek ‘ + f S d ! Drawn for The Datiy News %) Oo aaness. Gosh, but Miss Snoop Would Die TI GOT ITALL SCHEMED OUT- WHEN L MEET MISS SNOOP THIS AFTERNOON \ TLL TELL HER: IM FORCED TO BRAVE THE DANGERS IN MEXICO BECAUSE. } Nees eemmmme