—_—$— py Ee VOL. VII. NO. 27: a = mera — ~~ TIVE , R, 9 Jy bm DAILY WwW me NE sil , PRINGE RUPERT, B. rEbAGiay-® 2, SFist biditeiissshiomstaien aces lua ~ NEWS a neers PRICE FIVE PRE RROM acacia. Prantl MANIA READY TO OPPOSE BULG BULGARIANS a GERMAN RAIDER SUNK SIX BRITISH TRADERS—ALLIED AEROPLANES RAID GHENT BRITISH LINER WAS CAPTURED BY HUN RAIDER 4 Disguised German Raider Sunk Six British Traders — Crews Taken Prisoners—Amer- ica Perturbed- (Special to The Dally News.) Norfolk, Va., Feb. formation makes it clear that the B capture of the Elder-Dempster liner Appam was effected by the Mowe 2-—Later in- 9 German raider Essel, a vessel of 500 tons and_ heavily armed. Disguised as a tramp steamer, and flying the British flag, she ex- changed salutes with the Appam when that vessel was 200 miles north of Madeira, the largest of the Canary Islands. On getting to close quarters, the Mowe Essel dropped the false canvas covering her forecastle, revealing guns trained on the liner. She had on board the crews of the British steamers Trader, Cordridge, Ariadne, Dtomonby, Farringford and Clan McTavish, which had been sunk by the Mowe Essel- The Clan McTavish, of the fa- mous Clan Line of Glasgow, Scot- put up a stiff fight before finally sinking. The Appam did F not sight a single British or French warship during the whole voyage. Washington Perturbed. Washington is perturbed the international which the harboring of the tured vessel at Norfolk involves. Britain claims that the vessel was illegally captured mands that it be released, or, if it is held as an auxiliary warship, that the Appam be forced to put to sea after re-fitting. All ves- sels have been warned to keep an outlook for which is suspected of accompafiy- ing the Appam. land, over complications cap- and de- a German submarine Best quality of household lump and nut coal—Prince Rupert Coal Co, Phone 45, f8. WESTHOLME OPERA HOUSE WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY (SPECIAL FEATURE NIGHTS) Jesse L. Lasky presente BLANCHE SWEET (n @ picturization of that most baf- fling detective drama “THE CLUE,” In Five Acts. “TOPICAL BUDGET” Latest news of the World, showing Canadian Contingent, French gener- 4l's funeral, and great 14-inch guns. “THE RENT JUMPERS” Keystone Comedy. Coming Friday and Saturday, “in- heritance,” three-reel drama. Com- Ing e00n, Chaplin in “The Mix-up.” LONDON CAFE And Grill DAINTY MEALS AT REASONABLE PRICES Hart Bik. Third Ave. BOXES FOR LADIES TRAFFIC DISORGANISED BY SNOWFALL IN SOUTH (Special to The Daily News.) Feb. 2.-—Three feet of snow fell in Vancouver last there in Victoria, Vancouve ?, night, while was a heavy gale blowing accom- panied by a fall of five feet of snow: Street-car tratlic up by a very heavy fall in Seattle, while the blocked be- tween Bellingham and Kalema, No ‘has been tied traflic is news can be got through to On- which is evidently iso- of the experienced in the ward Ho, lated as a result storm state of Washington. ever HOSPITAL BOARD HOLDS ITS ANNUAL MEETIN of the Prince sociation was held in the police court on Monday night, Nelson the city Gouncil meeting to make a quorum. In intimating his re- tirement from the presidency, 0. H. Nelson made reference to the pleasant connected with service on the board. During it had been being called away from associations the year just passed, necessary to economise and the directors had along that line that there was a deficit of only $665 as against $4,700 last year. ™~ He then called upon George W. Morrow to take the chair. Mr- Morrow, done, worked so well in referring to the that the strictest economy in the operation of the hospital was still sary. He went into the main fea- of the work of the institution, showing that affairs had handled splenuidly- The annual reports were pres- ented and adopted. good work said neces- tures year’s been The following directors were elected for the year: G. W. Mor- row, W.P- Lynch, Olier Besner, J. H- Thompson, and M. M, Steph- gentlemen, along and ens, These with Ald» MeClymont and the two provincial constitute Casey govern- ment representatives, the board for the year. BAFFLING DETECTIVE STORY AT WESTHOLME THEATRE in which Blanche “The Clue,” Sweet another great. hit, is a detective story of the intricate and baffling description, which is certain to delight all who love to solve mysteries, Miss Sweet is in the role of a faithful and devoted American girl who refuses to desert her lover even when he accuses him- The mystery in- a Japanese makes most self of murder. murder by agent to which cludes a secret service recover coast defence plans been stolen by two Russians, In the end an astute detective gets at the facts and sees that justice is done: In addition to Miss Sweet is a strong cast of star have there movie actors. There is also a Topical Budget of the latest world’s news, and a rollicking Keystone comedy: THE CRADLE Born to Mr. and Mrs, Porcher Leonard Dewhurst, Island, a daughter, worst | The postponed annual meeting | Rupert Hospital As-| Alderman | | | | | Big victories have oons and other colonial points: motor transports, ed roofs and a colored motor The scene is at the on Jaunde, BRITISH SUCCESS 1. attended the Photo gives an unusual sight of driver Allies camp in Edea, the bandh, URS OAD ii il of the Gameroons, THE CAMEROONS British advance in the Camer- tropical trees and adobe huts with their thatch- livery. preparatory to the march taken by British. in very much “native” recently FEARED RED LOSS OF A (Special to The Dally News.) Halifax, N. §S., Feb. 2.—The American tank = steamer Silver Shell and the Japanese steamer Takata Maru have been in col- lision 200 miles south of Cape Race- It is feared that the Takata Maru is totally lost, while the Silver Shell is badly damaged. “THE RIGHTED WRONG” AT “The Righted Wrong,’ at the Majestic, erful three-act drama telling the feature story of a princeling who, of his behavior, is cut off by uncle and the adopted daughter. The daughte on the death of the old gentleman, and seeks her for- leaves home tune in a circus, unaware of the fact that she is a wealthy woman. At the former circus, she encounters a coachman of the old had seen prince, who tells her he the will making her the heiress to vast wealth. She is already in love with the ex-coachman, and between them they get things put right after. It is a tale, full to the interest, and they live happy ever most interesting brim with human There is also a splendid Pathe News and two good comedies, The latter are “Considerable Milk” and “A Mix-up for On Friday Maisie.” and Saturday, the genuine pictures from the battle- flelds of have drawn erowded houses where Europe. ‘These views ever shown, BAPTIST CHURCH Israel,”’ Everyong welcome, JAPANESE STEAMER eral persons surrounding stones THE MAJESTIC THEATRE. | they the star | is a pow-| because | estate left to an} r',| crowd iconsulate is ANTI-GERMAN RIOTING OCCURS AT LAUSANNE Paris, Jan. 28—Fresh anti- German demonstrations took place last night at Lausanne, a Swiss city on the north shore of Lake Geneva. Toward mid-night the great crowds which surged through the streets were dispers- ed, but at the railway station sey- a Ger- j man tlag were attacked with canes and fists: The police were forced to use their swords before could rescue the men at- tacked. This information was contained Paris in a dispatch received in from the Havas correspondent at his | Geneva. Earlier.in the day an angry had torn down a German flag hoisted in honor of Emperor William's birthday: In the evening crowds choked which the situated, but they held back from the consulate the street in were by police. The crowds hissed and hooted the ‘‘Marseillaise.” against Gernfany and sang As a result of the encounter be- and demon- strants at the railway station one and tween the police man was severely injured taken to the hospital. - CABINET MEETING (Special to The Dally News.) Feb. 2—Hon, C. E: Kamloops, Majestic will present six reels of] W. J. Ledlie will address the} Young People’s Society tonight at 8 p» m. on “The Lost Tribes of Tisdall and Hon. William Manson, from Prince Rupert Prince George, on their way to Kamloops, via have been snowbound, but are ex- pected to reach Kamloops today. The cabinet is now in session, The train which should have arrived from the east last night will not arrive until this after- noon, owing to snowstorms in the mountains, German, MAQUINNA IS ASHORE IN SEYMOUR NARROWS The ¢. P. R. which left Prince Ru- steamer Princess vaquinna, pert for Vaneouver on night, sland, Sunday has gone ashore on Maud She s now beached and is not making in Seymour Narrows. water. The mishap oceurved dur- ing a blinding snowstorm on Mon- day- The salvage Salvor, from Esquimalt, and the C. P. R, tug, Nitinat, formerly the William Jolliffe, have gone to her assist- ance. . There were no Prince Ru- pert people on board, from the from outside points. steamer, all the pas- sengers north being MECHANICS WANTED FOR CANADiAN ENGINEERS The following communication from Mayor McCaffery speaks for itself: Dear Sir:—The 6th Company, Canadian Engineers, have been requested to recruit 150 men for overseas service. The following trades are particularly required: Carpenters, plumbers, electri- cians, civil engineers, mining en- gineers, surveyors and architects. The commanding has notified the mayor that he will be glad to receive a portion of the recruits from this city. For further information apply to the city clerk, hall. Faithfully yours. M. P- McCAFFERY, Mayor. officer city COPPER PROPERTY DEVELOPED AT KITIMAT W. Porteouse Sloan, Prince Rupert a few who pass- ed through weeks ago on his way to Kitimat, has now returned to Vancouver. Mr. Sloan, along with James Mec- Lennan, located a valuable copper property some seven years ago at Miskatlah Bay and reports that the work there is proceeding sat- isfactorily, shifts of twelve men being at work on the tunnel, which is now half completed. There are three claims in the known as the Drum Lum- two group, mon, Ibis and I. pany, called The Drum Lummon Copper Mines, Ltd., corporated to handle the develop- ment. The company will ship more men shortly from the south and it is confidently expected that the has been in- mine will soon become a shipper of ore. RECORD COPPER OUTPUT According to statistics for 1915 the last year has been a record one for British Columbia in the production of copper and The Hidden Creek property of the Granby Company was the largest producer of copper in the its output for the year being 22,000,000 pounds of the precious metal. zine, province, THE WEATHER By F. W. Dowling. " For 24 hours ending 5 a. m, February 2nd. Barometer ......++0.+ +++ 80,347 Maximum temperature ...... 34 Minimum temperature ain hike X. L- and a com-} RUMANIA READY TO JOIN FORCES WITH THE ALLIES Anti-Bulgarian Alliance Favored —Rumanian Army on the Frontier—Allied Air Raid on Ghent- (Special to The Dally News.) Petrograd, Feb. 2.—Rumania is ready to form an anti-Bulgarian alliance- Four-fifths of the Ru- manian army is under arms and is concentrated on the Bulgarian- Roumanian frontiers. Allied Air Raid. Amsterdam, Feb. 2.—Twenty- seven Allied aeroplanes are at- tacking Ghent, which is a Germaii distributing point in Belgium. One of the Zeppelins which re- cently raided Paris was forced to descend at Laen as a result of deadly fire from a French aero- plane. Zeppelin over Helland: London, Feb. 2.—A Zeppelin was sighted off Ameland, in the Dutch Netherlands. Coast guards bombarded the airship, firing to disappear northwards. Fifty-four Killed- Fifty-four were killed and sixty seven injured in a Zeppelin raid on England on Monday night. Bombs were dropped on several towns, and in the rural districts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and _ Staffordshire. There was also some damage done to property: VEGETABLES GROWN INSIDE ARCTIC CIRCLE A letter received in Seward, Alaska, from Nolan, on the Koyu- kuk river, eighty miles north of the Arctic circle and the most northerly camp in Alaska tells of a record agricultural production in that region last summer. Mrs. J. H: Flower,postmistressat Nolan, raised a ton of cabbage, 500 Ibs. of potatoes, 300 lbs- of carrots and two tubs full of tomatoes. The tomatoes, which were raised in a hothouse, sgid at 50 cents each, VITAL STATISTICS The health officer reported to the council Monday night that the births for November and Decem- ber totalled 34 and deaths 5. Three indigent sick were sent to the hospital. MAJESTIC :: THEATRE Tonight and Tomorrew ——SSEE=— Spectacular Photoplay “The Righted Wrong” A powerful 3-act Headline- PATHE NEWS War and World latest News. “CONSIDERABLE MILK” A Riot of Laughter. “A MIX-UP FOR MAISIE” Roaring Comedy: Confing Friday and Gaturday, the Unparailed and Unique Official War Films taken on the Firing Line on the Battlefields of Europe. fifty shots, causing the Zeppelin..