ae sana VI. NO, 288. PRINCE RUPERT, mee C., WFDN THE DAILY NEWS ESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1915. —— — a ms OOo — — PRICE FIVE CENTS HEAVY FIGHTING IN SOUTHEAST OF SERBIA GERMANS ON GREEK F RONTIER-OTTAWA DENIES REPORT OF CANADIAN LOSSES ec$:°0 OX8O————r — SEVERAL DAYS FIGHTING ON | BALKAN FRONT; Allies Engaged with Bulgars and Germans—Enemy Reported In Village on Greek Border. (Special to The Daily News.) Lond Dec. 8.—With the Ser- in retreat behind the d Montenegrin fron- ported that the bulk in and Bulgarian ar- ing concentrated Allied forces which the southwest corner fighting has gress there for the s iieavy Germans Occupy Kenali. Db 8 Telegrams from eece from an official that the village of Ke Serbia near the Greek n occupied by Ger and that the frontier of Kenali has pied by several German i tation and Bulgarian officers with eight VILLA. FIRING SQUAD SHOOTS 14 WOMEN (Special to The Dally News.) E]} Paso, Dee. 8,—Fourteen fear- en women faced a Villa ne id at Casas Grande on ing at sunrise, and vly made graves were th crosses in the eeme- the Villa ack to town after car- firing squad Villa’s decree, NOTICE unt of the large num- the sale of king in aid of the Red tivals, ete., been can- Friday has SAFETY FIRST—USE NEW WELLINGTON COAL. PHONE 116 ni2 siebads i ‘ia WESTHOLME OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT AND TOMORROW “KINDLING” ive parts, featuring Charlotte Walker “THE FIRE ESCAPE” . Lillian Wajker in the role act Comedy: drama. POPULAR PRICES, * 40 and 16 ots. Next Friday and Saturday—Ciood 6 show, featuring the Latest '-Selig Gazette—See the Rus Destroyers shell a Turkish ship set it ablaze, oming December 16 and 17—THE SPOILERS”, tn 8 Reels, featuring Willlam Farnum and Kathlyn Williams. beonean ere eoooe. . LONDON CAFE And Grill DAINTY MEALS AT REASONABLE PRICES Hart Bik, Third Ave. ¢ —sWwBOXES FOR LADIES coe nr EVIDENCE IN PORT ES- " SINGTON MURDER CASE When the der trial afternoon, Mr. Shoeebotham cross Robert said that Ohara struck him above Port Essingtor mur- was resumed yesterday examined Angus. Angus the eye in the cafe, and he then got into the fight. Witness re- sented the insinuation that he was drunk. Carlson, who had been struck over the head with a crutch, He did not see Carlson again that night. Witness when went out of the cafe went the second Murphy and aps in the room. He heard Carlson time, leaving Pitman, three J a white rushed back. He ng plates as they were the hand- man call for help so he started throw- iest thing. He threw Kameda and Ohara. Nagano, he Nagano was in threw that he did not action In a corner plates at with Pitman with a stool. They got out and the Japs fol- He had a lively time out- flourished by lowed, side dodging a knife not swear Nagano. He could whether it was a knife, cleaver or hatchet, ing. Kameda and Ohara had no but he could see it shin- weapon that he saw, The wound received was slight and blood He saw witness left no away. stains as he ran Nagano make a pass at Pitman with a sharp in- strument. Cross examined by Mr. Patmore witness said he did not know that Mr. Perkins paid for the When he offered to pay for them they were paid meals. he was told that for. Pitman Stabbed. At the foot of the steps Pitman turned. Nagano was on him im- mediately. He drove the weapon into him. Pitman staggered. Ratchford’s Evidence. J. Ef. Ratehford testified that on the night of the trouble he sitting with Pierce on a rail near was the cafe. He saw Carlson come out followed by some Japs. Ohara knocked Carlson hit Carlson and him took went in and offered to back on a_ box back on a_ box down. They back. Witness had Carlson had Carlson’s choking him. Angus walked up and said, “don’t you hit a white man.” He then released Carlson and hit Angus. with witness just outside. break the Carlson The door slammed He saw the stool window and hitting Nagano and Kameda had Ohara with a crutch. hold of Murphy. Kameda, got Nagano, follow- behind the Nagano seized a knife Ohara got ed by counter. and Kameda a cleaver, a knife also. Rushed Out. The white men rashed for the door. Pitman turned round after he came out, and grabbed Ohara at the door, Nagano was flourish- ing a kuife around his head. He swung around and struck with his knife. Witness saw that his left sleeve was stained with blood, after he swung the knife, Pitman staggered back. Witness did not see the blow struck as Nagano was (Continued on Page 4) went out. He saw Ohara and Kameda bring Carlson back. | plates at] Asked if he| said | ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST CURIOUS HOSPITALS Photo recently taken on the Gallipoli peninsula shows a British Aid Field Hospital pitched ing bank near the First the wounds of a disabled sea with the surgeon and soldier. | under the shelter of an overhang- attendants dressing EIGHTY GERMANS KILLED ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION IN EXPLOSION AT NAMUR. Courtesy Hotel Prince Rupert London, Det. 8.—The fort of Congalee, one of the strongholds of Namur in Belgium, which is in the hands of the Germans, has been blown up and eighty German soldiers killed. The cause of the explosion is not made known. Germans in America. New York, Dec. 8.—-It has been that embroil the Germany had United Mexico, in discovered plotted to States in a war with TAKING DEFINITE SHAPE On Monday evening in the Mc- Intyre Hall, a very enthusiastic and representative meeting of the Prince Rupert Amateur Athletic Association was held, for the pur- s . perfecting the organiza- pose of tion, and deciding on matters of moment for the immediate future. After appointing committees to take care of the house, press, so- cial and other branches of the association, it was decided to Hold order to divert supplies of Amer- ican munitions from the It has been clearly established | that German agents caused the recent labor troubles in America. “SAVED FROM HIMSELF” AT MAJESTIC THEATRE From Himself’ is the feature at the Majestic of ‘Saved three-act tonight. It is a society drama surpassing interest, in which the acting and staging leave nothing to be’ desired. ‘There is Pathe news latest from Gazette showing the from the front and Britain. .“Onee Every Ten Min utes’ and “A Merry Chase,” two} top-notch comedies, complete a good program, For Friday and Saturday, there is a sensational drana_ entitled “Midnight at Maxim’'s.”’ This Is something which you cannot al- ford to Charlie Chaplin will provide two miss. The inimitable reels of his best at an early date. Dolls, Cards everything for McRae Bros, Xmas Xmas atl Sleighs, Toys, Christmas Cards—-Wallace’s. Allies. | f jeight also al an open night within the next iweek or so. The idea of open lnight is to entertain their | friends with music, song, and a little heart to heart talk by the presi- | dent, Mr. Stork, on the benefits to lbe derived from healthy exercise | and congenial company. The regular classes in the gym | commence Thursday evening al o'clock under trained and ‘competent instruction, and will be jheld regularly thereafter on Mon- days and Thursdays at the same | os jhour., The | land all men, association invile any young and old, who ‘are interested in the physical as | well as mental strength of our leit ‘ity to come and share in the | |be nefits which are bound to ac- | crue to the members of the P. R. lA. A. A. Next to the healthy athletic association is the Church a good, most important institution in any community . Handkere hie f sale will be given in basement of the Methodist Chureh December 141th from Musical afternoon, on Saturday, 2 46:7 during the p.m. program Refresh- 287191 | white |was stabbed by |side the ‘TopAY’s EVIDENCE IN | JAPANESE MU! MURDER CASE This examined, morning E. starting of the row. Ohara hit him in the face twice. He went out and Ohara and another Jap followed and struck him, and iim back to the down took him, pulled him then restaurant. Ernest Pierce, the next witness, said he was silting on the fence cafe with Jack Ratchford. elle saw Carlson come out with two near the Japs after him. Carlson was taken back to the ness and restaurant and wit- Ratehford followed. Ratehford offered to pay for the soup, but Ohara ignored the money and sailed into Carlson, A Robert Angus came out and the door was ugh house followed. shut. Angus got in again and the Japs retreated. Angus” threw dishes at them. The Japs grabbed knives. .Nagano and Ohara had knives and Kameda a cleaver. The rushed out. Ohara Pitman men Murphy just out- grabbed was door. three Pit- man and Ohara with a knife in his When Nagano turned again was covered with blood. “Bob, I’m and staggered down the Ohara came running back flourishing a Ohara. Nagano, who feet away, turned towards hand. his side Pitman at once said stabbed,” street. Ohara followed. Carlson oo He testified as to the} CABLE STORY OF CANADIAN LOSS DENIED Sir Sam says “First | Battalion did Not Suffer Heavily—Second Peace Party Leaves For Europe. (Special to The Dally News.) Ottawa, Dec. 8.—A definite de- nial of the cable story that the first Canadian battalion had suf- fered heavily in a recent engage- ment was given out by Sir Sam Hughes this morning. Two French Regiments. Sir Sam Hughes has announced French Canadian that two more regiments are to be raised in Que- bec. Peace Party York, Dec. 8.—Twenty constituaing the New peace advocates, second contingent of the Ford ex- will sail this afternoon on the Scandina- pedition to The Hague, vian-American liner Frederick for Copenhagen. British Steamer Sunk. London, Dec. 8:-—The British steamer Commodore has. been sunk. Her gross tonnage was 5,858. Munitions. Minister of Munitions Lloyd George announces that there are knife and witness ran. John Wesley, an Indian whdse evidence was interpreted by Rev. W. E. He saw called. of the cafe, Ohara and another Jap fol- Coilison, was next Carlson run out lowing. Carlson was brought-back. A fight ensued in the cafe. Angus came out and then went back again. The white men came out, following. He saw Later Pitman ran down the street. He the Japs Murphy struck by Ohara. did not see Pitman struck. It is expected that the trial will conclude tomorrow. FAMOUS DRAMA A T THE WESTHOLME THEATRE “Kindling,” the remarkable five reel drama at the Westholme to- founded night and tomorrow, 18 on Charles Kenyon’s famous drama. It depiets life in ‘the city showing the lack of accompanying slums as it is today, lack of | privacy sanitation, the with its evil spirits hovering over the lives iof the inhabitants of the crowded Charlotte Walker is the star of this intensely interest- tenements. ing drama. “The Fire Escape,” a delightful comedy featuring Lillian Walker, completes the program, 16th Rex Beach's Alaska “The will be presented in nine and Saturday the will show On December great drama of Spoilers” acts. On Friday Hearst-Selig Russian Turkish Gazette destroyers shelling a ship. THE WEATHER By F. W. Dowling. For 24 hours December 8th. Barometer rn ending 5 a, m., 29.593 now 2,026 government controlled munitions establishments in Brit- ain. SALE OF WORK In the Anglican Church. on December 8th, mencing at 3 p.m. Splendid as- sortment of plain and fancy work, candy. Tea served, afternoon and evening, 15 Attractive program in the Songs, re- Wednesday, com- home cooking and cents. evening at 8 o'clock. citations and an amusing duolo- gue by Mrs. R. A. MeGee and Mrs. Mackintosh. No charge for admission. 286-7. Norman DO YOU WANT CASH orterms? List your lots and houses for auction with F. W, Hart. Wateh for announcement of sale. 289 _ MAJESTIC :: THEATRE Tonight and Tomorrow ; lauedtaisned Photoplay “SAVED FROM HIMSELF” Society Drama in three acts, PATHE GAZETTE One reel of War News, “A MERRY CHASE” A thousand feet of laughs “ONCE EVERY TEN MINUTES” Corking Comedy. Coming Friday and Saturday, A Rare offering program, “Midnight at Maxim's. Coming Soon, Chaplin Comedy, “The Bank.” ADMISSION 10 and 15 cents. Follow the crowd to Self'’s ments served, Geoeneeereerene Maximum temperature ...... 40'Gafe. There is a reason... Next Minimum temperature ...... 34|Majestic Theatre, 102tf.