GooD hace qiés ChE 10ME BIKER ved bj1 6th Street ~~ Che Daily News PRINCE RUPERT ; ‘Northern and Central British Columbia’s Newspaper TA XI - Phone 75 and 35 We Never Sleep PRINCE RUPERT AUTO 707 Second Avenue M. H. LARGE ) tterness sho Unio (special to 2 eae 23.—Fr by Feb! ary wo é ; , indoors between I nexpected, it will ca re\\ Hit “th normal lile of Dublin, ‘s Jass of night | pe rsons in baffect , large yall ’ The | police > gtirely iM the hands of the m hires) ° The order cr city cre aping |s this phe ist of the situa- | ~— at a special meeting on} al ¢ piay: be gas company is applying | ermits for its workers. piin had a previous experi- swith a much more stringent » under Major General Sir » Maxwell after the rebellion al [hen it was necessary main indoors between 7 p.m. jam. The important fea- f the present order is that the employment tes a puzzle f gide! piave . soldiers Who may shoot ho does not answer the has created intense among Nationalists Unionists mostly It is pointed out of shoot- taken place long before sight and that the recent at- n Field Marshal Viscount vb. Lord Lieutenant of Tre- i was made in broad daylight ry case ITED STATES HACE TREATY RESERVATION hocrats Join Republicans in Voting for Right of With- drawal. 23.—The vations to the November nged and by an on Saturday. lables who hold wer had pre- efforts of the Republi- leaders to se- in the intei compromise, majority modification ition n which the tes to the with- wal of the United States the League of Nations pro- d that the United States shall m 80le judas whethas her ob- bic have been fulfilled in ) withdraw, and f withdrawal may be rrent resolution of s { r ' 5 N DY cone £less he vot was 45 to 20, ten MOCrats . Jong the solid Re- P"n line up supporting it. WONG CHOSE A SPEEDY TRIAL te Won, * Bay 1B, Charged with break a plate ith break i Of J. Reda reeen we coon 70a this morning Aded not gl pesety trial. ue Ibe ay lilty and his case mM the lecovery crown proge- k of influenza. flags alt with ; Wik Pp isher or, from an altar ESTH Orn STHO OLME Enid Bennett The Haunted Bedroom © Ree} @ hristie x1, NO. Ce ne ila nists approve measure City after midnight; Shoot at Sight done at night. fect of Military Orders in wn by Nationalists but Dublin Closing tbe News via 4.7, P, Telegraphs.) iday’s decree, stipulating that the Dublin Metropolitan district nidnight and 5 o'clock, was not use a minimum of interference which goes to bed early, but it workers. iy they have nothing to do with the matter which | The cleaning committee will ‘SOLD DOPE AND GUT SIX MONTHS Toy On Was . eed Guilty by NMiagistrate—Marked Money "Again. _ -- | foy On, a Chinaman, was | found guilty in the police court | this morning of selling drugs to | Charles Houston, and was sen-| ~ tenced to six months’ imprison ment at Okalla by Magistrate Mc- Mordie. Sergeant Adams and Constable | McGlinchy arranged with Charles Houston to atlempt to buy drugs} at 63 Kight Avenue West where! Toy On was living with Kwong} Chong. On Friday evening the} trap was Jaid and Houston went! to the shack where they live while | the police concealed themselves | nearby. The dope was bought and} accused accepted the money which was specially marked for his bene- fit. The police then raided the premises, found the marked mon- ey on the accused, sundry drug appliances about and dope on Houston as well as an arm swol 1 up from the effects of a shot. Kwong Chong, a big fat China- nan with glasses had escaped in the meantime. Chis morning Doctor Cade tes- tified as to the identity of the Houston as to buying it from the accused and Constable MeGlinchy und Sergeant Adams, as to finding the marked money. oy On said that Kwong Chong had sold the dope and had given him the marked money to get lunch with. His story, however, was not accepted and Magistrate McMordie found him guilty and sentenced him, drug, GERMAN INSURANCE TAKEN BEFORE WAR (Special via G. 7. P. OTTAWA, Feb, policies issued by ‘panies before the war are still good in Canada and the Canadian Government is prepared to pro- tect Canadians who possess paid up insurance of this kind. Most of such policies were held in Canada by Italians, Norwegians, and Swedes. Sums falling due during the war ane recoverable with interest at five per cent from the date they came due. STRIKES EXPENSIVE FOR TRADES UNIONS (Special via G. 7, P. Telegrapne.) LONDON, Feb, 23.—During the last quarter the General Federa- tion of Trades Unions paid out £145,700 in connection with cot- ton and other strikes. Telegraphs. ) 23.—Insurance German com MACHINISTS ATTENTION An open meeting for all Ma- chinists will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in Sons of Canada Hall, Helgerson Block. J. Somerville, Western representative for Can- ada, of the Il. A. M. will address the meeting. PRINCE RUPERT, B. C., MONDAY, FEBRUARY. 23, | j iilitary. or the corporation, as nearly alte j | of discussion at the IS GOOD IN CANADA} , 1920. M. DESCHAMPS. CARPFNTIER’s MANAGER. this i- je first picture of the neteo breuen Loxing mentor evet publisued in this country. Farmers Will Discuss 1 the Desirability of Entering initio Provincial Politics (Special! to The News via G.T.P. Telegraphs.) VICTORIA, February 23.-—A union of all farmers of British Columbia for political action will undoubtedly be the chief topic gathering of farmers here during this week, jut what action will be taken it is impossible to forecast Tht question discussed by the directors officially, said President Copeland of the United Farmers, and I don’t think it will be brought forward by them. Among the almost the sole subject of dis- action in the province. has never been {00 delegates present already cussion is the possibility of political Others are arriving on the boat = from Vancouver today. “\WWe are GERMAN CANNON Sait aathes tse Ves iti ver: local of the United Farmers,| orgc¢erg in Charge Were Dressed “and I believe the local would in Civilian Clothes. withdraw from the organization should it decide to go in for | politics.’ On the other hand there seems to be quite a strong body which is of the opinion that the time has come when the farmers should be united for political ac- tion. JURY TRIAL FOR PRINCIPALS IN LIQUOR CHARGE Duff and Leachy Elected Before Judge Young at Noon Today; Spring Assizes. \ppearing before Judge Young | for election at noon today, Simon VY. Dut and~ Richard Leachy, thareed with the theft of liquor to the value of $1,800 from the pasidence of Harry P. Lipsett, elected for jury trial. They wil] | dates. wail for the spring date of which bas not yet been! COMMANDER MUSGRAVE Bre Sate cil DIED AT ESQUIMALT CAPTAIN P.M. MILLER OF PRINCE RUPERT ARRIVES AT ST. JOHN -The| Victoria of the opposed to political said (Special via G.T. P. Telegraphs.) COPENHAGEN, Feb. 23.—A Berlingske Tidendes Flennsburg rrespondent states that the In- ternational Commission has dis- covered 42 cannon and 10 ma- chine guns in working order on sylt Island of Schleswig Holsten. (he oflicers commanding the bat- teries were dressed in Civilian clothes and had forbidden the in- | ternational police to enter the territory after 10 at night. BOLSHEVISTS SWEEP RUSSIA IN ELECTION Have Elected 524 Out of 674 Deputies to Soviet. (Special via U. T. P. Telegraphs.) LONDON, Feb. 23-——A wireless message from Russia _ dealing with the Moscow Soviet elections that of the 574 deputies whose election is definitely estab- lished 524 were Bolshevist candi- says assizes, the heen | Was formerly Stationed off this Coast and Surveyed Approches to Harbor. Word has been received from St. John, N.B., Feb: 23.- death of Com- liner Melita arrived here from mander Musgrave of the D. 8 London bringing a number of Lillooet at Esquimalt. His end British Columbia men, among, came as a result of heart failure. Among the survey work done by Commander Musgrave was the Oe ‘approach to Prince Rupert har Percy Miller was one of the, bor, part of Hecate Straits, Vic- surveyors on the Prince Rupert! toria and Esquimalt harbors, townsite and later was a partne! Granby Bay and Alice Arm. in the real estate business with) ee enrrmmenee them being Capt. P, M. Miller of Prince Rupert. srenerany 207. H. O. Crewe in Prince Rupert. | @& ©. Undertakers, Phone 41. PRICE ave oe OTTAWA FORESHADOWS LIQUOR Suggestion that Privat Legislation in ai (Special to The News OTTAWA, February on a Sunday morning at the cle ment that confers on any provi vincial wide effect by referendun may be considerably amended t Under present legislation the province though the prohibited. It is proposed to amend the act so that a three-fifths favorable vote will be required to give effect to stringent temperance legisla- tion. it is said that the Government will not make any opposition to the change as a matter of party policy and that members will not be restricted in a free expression by speech or; vote by party atflilia- tion. Such an amendment will receive support from members beth of the government and op- position. The Manitoba Government has announced that a referendum wil. be asked for. Alberta and Sas- katchewan will do likewise «and it is practically certain that the new Government in Ontario will make a similar request. In the event of a three-fifths favorable vote being required, it is suggested that other provinces than Quebec will adopt a cafe and dispensary &ystem, permitting the sale of beer and light wines. (5 eae ee dnemeienlimnnb-annions LIBERALS ARE ORGANIZING Reports Received at Ottawa In- dicate Great Activity in Anticipation of Elec- tion- manufacture is not (Special via G.T.P. felegrapns.) OTTAWA, Feb.23.—Reports to the Liberal organization head- quarters indicate that, organiza- tion of Liberal associations in several of the~provinces is being pursued vigorously in prepara- tion for any election which may |; loom up. In British Columbia the work is being pushed. A fillip has been given to western organization by the appointment of A. J. Meyers, until recently secretary to Dr. King, as Libera] organizer with head offices at Vancouver. He will direct the work .throughout the province: WILL TRADE WITH RUSSIA Lloyd George and Premier Nitti Agree to Resume Commercial Relations: LONDON, Feb. 23.—Premiers Lloyd George and Nitti have agrced to complete the resump- tion of relations with Russia, but will have no diplomatic dealings with the Soviet Government, it was reported here today shortly before the resumption of con- ferences of the Council of Pre- miers. ’ SOUTH AMERICAN POLICE CONFERENCE (Special via G, T. P, Telegrapns.: BUENOS AYRES, Feb, 23,-—A conference of the police of South American republics is in progress ———_—__—— Ask for Atkins’ Sausages. tf} here. The main business is the discussion if ways and means to} no charge. Dancing and suppress radicals and combatting | r 6cards at 114. 46 anarchy. | J, BE. HILLIARD, Secy. LAWS CHANGE e Bill may Make Three- Fitths Vote Necessary for Bone Dry ny Province. via G.T.P. Telegraphs.} 23.—The temperance legislation enacted se of the last session of Parlia- nee the opportunity to give pro- 1 to the Canada Temperance Act, huis session. any provincial legislature can request the Federal Government to hold a referendum, and if the majority favors the adoption of the Canada aeons Act becomes dry al-;°= PROVINCEDOES — NOT PROVIDE CITY PRISON it is Duty of Civic Authorities to Provide Accommodation for Women. This morning Mrs. E. C. Kirk- patrick received a letter from Deputy Attorney General Johns- ton regarding jail accommoda- tion for women in this city. He says: “Replying to your letter of ‘the 5th instant in which you call at- tention to the lack of proper jail accommodation at Prince Rupert for female prisoners, I beg to advise you that this is entinely ‘a matter for the municipality. I quite agree with you that it is not proper for wemen to be im- prisoned in the same quarters as— men that seperate quarters should be provided=—I-do not know if the delegation you speak of has met the government as yet, ut as far as jail accommodation is concerned, even if the govern-, ment did erect new administra- tion buildings in Prince Rupert, there is no reason why _ they should prove for prisoners’ ac- commodation, other than for prisoners who might be detained there respecting offences com- mitted outside of the limits of he municipality. “I have followed this matter up by writing to the mayor of your city asking for an explanation.” WEDDING OF LOCAL INTEREST TOOK PLACE AT PRINCE GEORGE Harry Avison, Who Lived Here Formerly, Marries Miss M. A. Peterson of Interior Town. The wedding was solemnized at Prince George on February 4 of H, 8. Avigon, formerly of this city, and Miss M. A. Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H- P. Peterson, of Prince Géorge. Mr. Avison is the son of Henry Avison, who was government sanitary inspector here and lived on Seventh Avenue West. He served overseas with the Cana- dians and received severe shrap- nel wounds. The young couple will be the recipients of many congratulations and well wishes °* for their future happiness. Ladysm:th Coal. The best. Prince Rupert Coa! Company, Phone 45. > TO ODDFELLOWS AND REBEKAHS A hearty invitation is ex- tended to any Oddfellow (with his lady)’ to attend a complimentary banquet to our returned soldier mem- bers on Tuesday, February 24, at 9 o'clock sharp, in the Oddfellows’ lodge rooam, Hel- rerson Block, There will be 6, B. CHAPMAN, N.G,