T — VII. NO. 32, VOL. TERRIB.. | | ; ' | a tive Library ogiale’ L PRINCE RUPERT, B. C., TUBSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1916. a —— NY PRICE FIVE CENTS Se eee E TALE OF TURKISH ATROC AMERICAN MISSIONARY OILED AND BURNED.-B. C. MOTOR-BOAT MEN WANTED RIE TAL OF BARBARISM FROM ARMENIA American Missionary Covered with Oil and Burned by the Turks —Medical Missionary Escapes to Russia. (6pecial tv The Daily Nowe.) Petrograd, Feb. 8—Jacob Sar- dis, an Amrican Methodist medical missionary, has arrived here after escaping from the Kurds at Uru- miah, in Persian Armenia. He tells a terrible tale of thy atro- cities practised by the Kurds and Turks upon Christians. American Burned. He tells how Dr. Simon, an American missionary who captured by thg Turks in the vil- lage of Supurghan on refusing to was Mohammedanism, was covered with oil. On his still re- fusing to declare himself a Mo- hammedan, he fire. As he ran away screaming, be.. cause of the excruciating pain, he was shot down and hacked with embrace was set on swords: he - PRINCE RUPERT CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING Che annual meeting of Prince lupert Club was held last night, when Mr. A, T. Broderick presidea over a gathering of about a hun- dred The following elected: Messrs F. Doyle, George MecMullin, D. G. Stewart, W. J. Sandels, J. A Smith, McRae, L- M. de Gex and J-R, Beatty. At a subsequent meeting of the Mr. C. H- Orme president and Mr. E. F Doyle, vice-president. A minute of regret at the re- moval by death of Mr, Archie Mc- Dougall, Mr. Dunean Ross and Mr Thomas Dunn was recorded. It was also decided that brass ihemorial tablets be placed in the club in memory of the late Don. Moore and the late R. I, B- Whar- ton, who had given their lives for the Empire in the present war. members. directors were CG, H. Orme, E. Frizzell, J. H- James directors, elected was ZIBASSA’S OIL CARRYING CAPACITY IS DOUBLED The Zibassa, Captain Parsons, of the Gold Storage Company, left for the banks last night after having undergone a_ thorough overhaul, having been in sinee December 22nd. Her oil fuel carrying capacity lias been doubled so that she will be able to remain at sea for twenty-five to thirty days at a stretch, She formerly carried 1,500 gallons and now has capa- city for 3,100. The new tanks were made by J, G Steen, of this city, port Pree. @o To LONDON CAFE FOR THE BEST MEALS STRICTLY UNION HOUSE Hart Blk. Third Ave. SERBIA’S NEW KING Kite} second Prince the sug- Friedrich, Kaiser's son, now gested as his father’s nominee for the throne of Serbia. DAUGHTERS OF EMPIRE — HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The the Queen Mary Chapter of the I. O- D. EB. annual meeting of was held in the Hays Block yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Du Vernet presiding over a good at- tendancé Of ladies: Miss Davies, in presenting the sixth annual report of the chap- that tifty-five members had been enrolled during ter stated new the year- Owing to the increased amount of work devolving upon the office-bearers, it was decided to appoint ten councillors and the successful. scheme had proved highly After dwelling on the enterthinments organised for the various Empire holidays, the sec- retary, outlined the work under- taken on behalf of the Red Cross Society, prior to the formation of a branch .of that body in the city. Miss Ellett, acting presented the financial report for treasurer, the year which showed collections for the various activities of the chapter, amounting to $2,089-86 Mrs. MeMullin read the report of the which showed a vast amount of useful wool committee, work done in providing comforts for the men at the front. Mrs. Ritchie and Mrs. McNeil! reported on the results of the various dances and concerts held during the year. Mrs: Du Vernet, in her addres that the Empire is going through the history, to the chapter, pointed out most trying time in its and that it is a privilege “to live during such a time, when a new era is opening up. She dwelt on the motto of the help on things needful, think imperially-” In outlining the history of the I. O. D. E-, whieh had its origin during the time of the South Af- rican war, the regent said that the moment the present war broke out, the Daughters of the Empire set to work to help along the cause. The women of Canada joined in the work of helping thé Red Cross and in a very short time the sum of $282,857.70 was raised. In speaking of the lots owned by the local chapter, the regent said that she looked forward to chapter, “Te and t the day when they would have | London, HEAVY GUNS ARE “ACTIVE ON THE - WESTERN FRONT i ‘French Batteries Cause big Ex- | plosion and Fire near Arras— Russians take Hun Trenches on the Riga Front- (Special to The Daily Newes:) Feb. 8.—General ar- tillery fighting continues on the} trying to find the weak spots in| the Allied defences. “The French batteries east of Arras caused a great explosion, which was followed by a great fire, within the German lines neat Challerange in the Champagne district- The British are bombarding the German trenches near the Ypres-Roulers railway, while the French are bombarding the Ger- man positions at Steenstratte, in Belgium. Russian Success: Petrograd, Feb. 8.—During re cent fighting our troops occupied the German. trenches in the Riga sector, E Russian Munitions Output- Paris, Feb. 8—The Russian minister Polinoff, in an interview, states that Russia’s troubles with her munitioners is over: The in- dustries responsible for the sup- ply of munitions have now been organised so that they will be able TWO DEATHS FROM A SNOW-SLIDE IN SEATTLE (Special to The Dally News.) Vancouver, Feb. 8.—At Seattle, Mr. and Mrs, Edward Gurney were killed,.and August Bauder was injured, when a snow and mud slide from a steep bluff behind the house fell on the roof of the Gurneys’ cottage on Magnolia bluff yesterday. their own building erected, which would be a shelter for all needy women, In conclusion, she thanked the office-bearers for the able assistance they had rendered her in the carrying on of the werk. On the of: Mrs. H.R Grant, seconded by Mrs: Ritchie, motion the various reports were adopt A special vote of thanks was for work as secretary of the organisa- accorded to Miss Davies her tion. Mrs: George W. Morrow, Mrs. George Munro, Mrs: T. H. Johnson and Mrs. R,. A. MeGhee were elect- ed members of the chapter. MORE ADVERTISING Prince Rupert is being widely advertised as a fishing centre throughout the United States, The Seattle P.-I., the Sunday Oregonian, and the Galveston Daily Times last. week carried lengthy articles from the pen of Frank G. Carpenter dwelling on the huge increase in the receipts of halibut at this point, and draw- ing pictures of the future pros- perity of the G. 'T. P. terminal, ! ! | | | BOSTON CREEK BOLD CAMP Diagram showing the locationof the Showing claims having western front, with the Germans} padius of four miles of the railroad station. in Ontario. new Boston Creek camp best discoveries within a FIRE FIGHTING UNDER DIFFICULTIES IN SOUTH (Special to The Daily News.) Feb. 8. the difficulties in the southern cities, the floods and Vancouver, The thaw is increasing transportation and railroads are preparing for freshets. Three fire-halls responded last night to an alarm of fire turned in from the residence of Mr. Frank Harrison, Eaton Street, Hastings Park. Two engines were stalled, and the third reached the scene of the outbreak after hav- ing and a half to find a road that was made a deviation of a mite passable. The house had burned to the ground before the fire en- gine arrived. “THE LION’S BRIDE” AT THE WESTHOLME THEATRE In “The Diamond from the Sky” at the Westholme, Esther Quabba are still trying to outwit Blair The “Diamond” which was found by a and Vivian and Stanley. bill poster is lost in a throw of the who gives it to a lady lion-tamer- This with a lion, when the animal turns dice to a circus proprietor, lady is shown performing and kills _ her. Vivian, with Blair and Arthur Stanley, is at the circus and they at once notice with consternation that the object of their quest is round the lion- tamer’s neck. It is quite an ex- citing installment, while poor old Marmaduke is. still comically combating difficulties and toting head. The Gaumont of the finest items in a good show, his deer’s Graphic is one Ik, gives scenes of notable people entering St. Paul's to attend the funeral services of Nurse Cavell; scenes of the Grand Duke Michael reviewing Russian troops and othep interesting features: “Luey’s) Elopment” is a very good two-act comedy drama and “The Double Exposure” and “Love Law” are first-rate There is moment in the entire seven reels: There is another crackerjack 7- for Knows no comedies, not a dull reel program tomorrow: MOTOR-SHIP The first motor-ship to trade between England and Austrialia has just completed her loading in the Port of London. She is called the Kangaroo and is a ves- sel of 4,500 tons.--Ex. Seiting furniture cheap, leaving town. Helgerson, Emad Block. Phone 445. FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN CIVIC EXPENDITURE A recommendation was made to the last night by the finance committee that the posi- tion of city clerk be done away with and the duties assumed by the city and that the salaries of the fire chief and city engineer be reduced to $140 per month, the changes. to take effect thirty days from date. The mayor. said council solicitor, that these the B.C.MOTOR-BOAT MEN WANTED T0 DESTROY SUBS. New Fast Submarine Destroyers are Ready — Unique Oppor- tunity for Serviceo—Town- shend Waits at Kut. (Special to The Dally Newe.) Vancouver, Feb. 8—-The Royal Navy is now enrolling British Co- lumbia motor-boat men to enlist for service on the new thirty-knot submarime destroyers in the Med- iterranean and in the North Sea. The craft are sixty feet long; are of 900 Horse-power, and carry ONe gun and a crew of twelve men. The boats work in fours chasing the submarines. Mesopotamia Expedition. London, Feb. 8—It is officially announced from Delhi, India, that General Townshend is holding the town of Kut-El-Amara, as the ‘position is very valuable because of its strategic importance. The general will await the ar- rival of General Aylmer’s relief changes formed part of scheme of retrenchment. Ald. Nelson, seconded by Ald: Montgomery, moved the adoption of the report. Ald. Casey said that the impres- sion would be given to the public that the salary of one man was being saved. He challenged any member of the finance committee to state that this would be done. Hp believed that it would simply open up the way for the hiring of a stenographer at $100 per He felt that the report should have contained a recom- mendation to this effect. He pointed out that Mr. Woods haa been city clerk since incorpora- tion had always performed his duties moved an Woods be $100 month. and well. He amendment that Mr. appointed stenographer at per month. The mayor pointed out that under the plan, the staff would be controlled by Mr- John- son, who would hire all the help. He assured Ald. Casey that Mr- Woods would be given every con- sideration. Ald. Nelson said it was not a case of lopping off heads, but carrying out of re- trenchment which was necessary: The combining of the positions of city clerk and city solicitor was quite a usual procedure, even in much larger cities. Ald. Montgomery said that some such plan had been proposed twice last year, and he felt sat- isfied that it would prove satis- factory. - Ald. Barrie, in seconding Ald. Casey’s amendment, said that the city solicitor could not seccess- fully combine the two- Six voted for the motion and two for the amendment. new simply the THE CRADLE Born to Mr. and Mrs. G, A. Woodland, 545 Taylor St-, a son (still-born) at the general hos- pital this morning: That slang is always expressed ‘best, when imagination expresses the rest. * force, which is expected to arrive when the rainy season floods sub- side, STRIKING INDIAN DRAMA AT MAJESTIC THEATRE A drama of India, entitled ‘‘The Flashlight,” is the chief feature of a splendid show at the Majestic tonight. It is the story of the escape of a white girl from the clutches of ‘‘Chan the Tiger,”’ an Indian prince. The scenes are re- markably beautiful and strikingly realistic. The hero who carries out the rescue is a young photo- grapher who has been hired to take a picture of the harem. The white girl warns him that his life will be taken as no man Who has looked on the ladies of the harem may live. They are aided in theip flight by a nimble hunchback, and there is a regular little war and considerable blood- shed before they reach safety. “Slim and Sophie" and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew provide two splendid comedies. In the former Mustang Pete gets badly left in a bogus “hold-up-"’ The Drews are very amusing in their quiet, refined way, ‘The Silent Accuser’: is the story of a crime in which an old doctor turns a clever Sherlock Holmes stunt over a des tective. All seven reels are good. TRADE LICENSES The license committee, in re- porting on the complaint lodged ,jJby A- C. Little, recommended to the council that no license for trading in furs be charged where the trader is already paying a traders’ license. ’ With regard to the Majestic Theatre license, the city solicil reported that according to the bylaw both houses in the city were alike, therefore the committee agreed to leave the matter as it now stands. Best quality of household lump and nut coal—Prince Rupert Coal Go. 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