—_— So —— VOL. Vil. NO). 135. ———— PRING E RUPERT, B. C, ’ SATU RDAY, JU NE 10, 1916. PRICE FIVE CENTS RUSS AN STEAM ROLLER STILL —__—— ADVAN IMPORTANT >a SES sed MANY POINTS~GERMAN ATTACKS FAIL IN THE WEST RUS RUSSIANS ARE CARRYING ALL BEFORE THEM General Advance Over Extensive Front—Stripa River Crossed and Further Important Gains Made, Special to The Dally News.) London, June 10.—The Rus- sians are still sueceeding in their tremendous offensive against the \ustro-Hungarians on the east- ern front from the Pripet river along a and fifty Rumanian border, ront of two hundred miles. lhe Russian troops have cross- { the Stripa river in Galicia and we reached the Zlota Lipa river. Rast of Lutsk, near the centre of the advancing Russian line, Gen- eral Brusilofs troops have made mportant advances along the Styr river and the Kovel Koyno iiway Petrograd describes the Rus- sian gain as a victory without that the Germans lave sent troops to aid the Aus- effort to stem the ussian onslaught. Austrian Prisoners. Petrograd paralle and } trians in their great reports that eleven forty thousand men have the ed and three officers ind sixty-five been taken prisoner” since present great drive began. DR. McNEILL REPORTS “MAJOR” GIBSON KILLED | | GERMAN ATTACK — AGAIN FAILS ON VERDUN FRONT, Liquid fiire avails Nothing Against French Big Guns — Heavy Bombardment on Right Bank of Meuse. (Special to The Daily News.) Paris, bank of the attacked the Hill 304; made two attacks to the of the hill southeast. The were Meuse, west and attacks which accompanied by projections of liquid fire, failed completely under a solid curtain of fire from the French big guns and the fire of the French On the mitrailleuses. right bank of the Meuse the Germans are carrying on a very heavy bombardment through out the south of farm: in the region Thrau- mont Chapitre and Fumin woods and in the sector to the south of Damloup. In the Vosges. In the Vesges German strong Hart- manns-Weilerkopf has been dis- region a reconnaissance at persed. i June 10.—On the left} the Germans | . | French positions on| | two to the | | | CONTRIBUTORS TO THE PRISONERS OF WAR SAL Mrs. who conducted the McColl and Mrs. sale of home Jenmngs cooking in aid of the prisoners of wish to thank Mrs. W. Keith which she so war, fop the dresser set and Mrs, Carpen- kindly donated, ter for the cap, which was held over until the next sale. The M 4. R. Naden received a ette ist evening from Mrs. W. KE. Burritt, who is in the south, | In the course of the letter, Mrs. Burritt said that Dr. MeNeill had| uezht in a report that * Gibs ‘Major” | had been killed, Mr, Gib- of the of Prince Rupert's old timers and} th w be sincerely hoped that the only a Son Was one most popular above is rumor, HUDSON BAY RANCH DAMAGED BY FIRE! lhe Hudson Bay ranch was Hadly damaged during the recent Hush fires around Smithers. The DAL mess house, implement sheds and their contents were de- ‘troyed, the total damage being about $5,000. Most of the stock Was in the flelds and fortunately “scaped, ‘Phe buildings were not sured, SUN AND TIDE Sunday, June 44th. MUN TI8SQB ss acts -4:19 a, m, SUN sets acco eee 9:1 p. m. Low Water .,.,3:46a,m, Ht. 6.8 ‘44a.m, Ht, 15.5 Water ,,.3:34 p.m, Ht. 8.1 High Water ...9:54 p.m, Ht, 19.4 High water oO Low Monday, June 412th BUN B08 cereal 4:49 a.m, PUN Sele. | oi aes 9:1 p.m. Low water 4:42a,m, Ht. 5.3 High water 10:44 a.m, Ht.16.0 Low watey -4:26 p.m, Ht. 8.1 igh water +. 40:42 p.m, Ht, 20.2 Captain J McGee, M. M.8.A. Roll Beef Ham on ice. “ MeMeekin, phone 56, Ga , : _tenuine Ayrshire and Seotch Raw Fuller jlowing for iHull, ladies also wish to thank the fol- Mes- Orme, contributions: Hal Peck, Besner, Rix, T. H. Johnson, Smith (Digby), de Gex, William Manson, F. McD, Hunter, Jenns, G. A. Woodland, R, H. Shockley, Peter Black, R, L. Me- Intosh, J. H. MeLeod, Sam John- Akerburg, 8. D, Macdonald, Williseroft, Knight, Pattullo, J. CG. Scott, Sherman, and Meehan, Miss Irwin, Mr. Goldbloom and Mr. W Kk. Williams. The Soc iely Sinnott, Kegert, dames Reekie, son, Blance, Merrytield, and has to thank Mrs, Jennings Mrs. McColl for their contributions and for the amount of work they did in con- sale, and nection with the HILL 60 DANCE The Hill 60 Chapter of the Daughters of the Empire enter- tained a large gathering of young folks at a dance in the Steele Block last evening. The music was provided by Charles Balagno and it was declared to be one of the jolliest little dances ever, PRISONERS OF WAR The cooking in aid of the of war, at the Red yesterday, realized the sum of $23.45. The sale was conducted by Mrs. MeColl and Mrs. Jennings. The dresser set donated by Mrs. J, W. Keith was won by Mrs. George McColl with ticket No. 4, The f much more home sale of home prisoners Gross rooms ladies could have disposed o eooking than wis supplied, | | eetets i he aati htt eee So ing SS The top that of pedo boats in their daring rush off the Skagerrack. admitted by Berlin to be missing Skagerrack, the picture is ou “efi 3 where GERMAN Y,-°°" ‘ i THE NAVAL FIGHT the German battleship Pommernw amongst the K since the historic ghting took place, Caiser’s fleet in the gathering darkness on May 31st The smaller picture is that of the German cruiser Frauenlob, which is officially naval battle. T hich was sunk by British tor- he little inset map shows the JUSTICE HUGEae TOP IN‘ g¢S.SWaLLOT tid fal to The Daily News.) Chie Bs are that Justice Hughes, of York, the Republican zo, June 10.—The indica- ~ will be the choice of Convention as candidate for the “Teddy” presidency. Roosevelt has not a very following in the strong conven- tion, ballot Hughes, 328144; Root, 98%; Fair- banks, 88% 85; Roose- velt, 81. It requires 495 ballots to effect a momination. The seeond stood:- ; Cummins, CITY TREASURER HAS RETURNED FROM NEW YORK City Treasurer E, D. Johnson Mrs. Johnson returned from the east last evening. During his New York, Mr. was able to spend foup days in and stay in Johnson the city hall of New York and was able to gather a considerable amount of valuable information in regard to the handling of va- rious municipal financial matters. MAQUINNA AT 5:30 Owing to the fact that she has to make an extra call on the way south, the Princess Maquinna will here at 5:30 on Sunday of 6 leave evening instead o'clock, Mr, and Mrs. T. M, of Edmonton, arrived in the city last evening. They were met by Albert Davidson, of the G, T. P., Grindley. Grindley, who is a relative of Mrs. Mr. Grindley is of the firm of Gorman, Clancy & Grindley, of Edmonton, will be glad to hear A, W. covered from his wounds and has the medical examination for further active service. Though he has lost an eye, he hopes to the trenches after a two months: leave of absence, Citizens that Major Agnew has re- passed go back to SCOTCH SOCIETY IS STILL FLOURISHING St, Andrew's Society held its half-yearlx meeting last night, when six new members were The showed that nom- inated. secretary's the ‘flourishing condition, report society is in a despite the fact that forty-five of its mem- ARGUMENT BEGINS bers are on active service. All of} | disposed of, a most enjoyable so-| cial evening was indulged in, when |" contributed bers: J. N. Sinclair, W. H, W. Murray, R. Dowther, C. D, Jones, C. W. Gauld, A. Clapperton, W. Robb, G. P. McColl, MecMeekin, W. V. Davies, as usual, | the following Messrs. and T, Block this morning, that the doors had to before the of the crowds of ladies began to gather be closed. Long advertised time tendants were simply rushed off their feet. Mr. Merchant, to advertise in Daily the home, as today's big tifies, and the GETS THERE is worth having. take note, The advertising it pays Daily News. News reaches rush tes- that advertising advertising the POLICE COURT At the police court yesterday, Mandie Fox fined $50 for keeping a disorderly house. Indian girls, Mrs. Steele and Marian Powell, each fine | $25, as inmates, and John Ander- son was fined $10 and costs as a frequenter. was Two were SAFETY FIRST — USE NEW WELLINGTON COAL, 116, PHONE jmade in the ‘counsel and ' The house committee provided lots of good things to eat and! a “graund nicht’ was spent. iT PAYS There was such a rush at the Acme fire sale in the MelIntyre sale, | ‘tittle and when the sale began the at-|duced to show that General Sam lwas sorry that this was Mr. imuth’s state of feeling as he felt HAMPSHIRE SURVIVORS’ SUFFERINGS Cruiser at Sea but an Hour When Biown up—kKitchener and His Staff were Swamped in a Small Boat. (Special to The Daily News) Aberdeen, Scotland, June 10.— Far! Kitchener the cruiser Hampshire at the extreme embarked on north of Scotland and the vessel had only been. out at sea one hour when she sank, appafently blown up, of the were washed ashore on a raft, in their terrific battle with the sea, had their clothing torn from off their their feet and hands are terribly mutilated as a result of their desperate efforts to climb the cliffs on this rocky coast. About eighty bodies have been found along the bas of the cliffs and many were still warm when discovered. The survivors state that Eeal Some twelve men who bodies and IN FUSE ENQUIRY June 7.—The summing Ottawa, up of the evidence taken at the Meredith-Duff menced this morning by Mr. inquiry was com- Hell- government counsel. Mr. Hellmuth to speeches made in the House by muth, .K C.,, referred at length these are still alive, though sev-| Messrs. Carvell and Kyte, in which , | re ave been w “d. : eral have been wounded the former had pointed to the After the business had_ been| ishell committee as having wicked- ly entered _ into fuse contracts num_|Which had been described as ne- farious transactions, and in which the charged with responsibility. Mr. Justice Duff remarked that the inquiry had been based upon minister of militia had been was a host in himself at the piano. |Mr. Kyte’s speech, but if refer- jences were to be made to speeches by. Mr, other speeches House could be re- Carvell, jferred to. A long between the Duff as to the grounds of the inquiry whieh Mr. Hellmuth argument Commissioner followed, in jde clared that the commission had sat for thirty of evidence had been pro- days and not one If the known, no Hughes had been corrupt. had would have had the hardihood to facts been one suggest a commission. Commissioner Duff said that he Hell- that the gentlemen of the commission a contracts cast on the burden of explanation and he had found the explanation very diffi- cult In closing, Mr. to follow. Hellmuth held F. B, Carvell, who summing up of Mr. case, high plane and had taken that the charges had fallen down, followed, said he was disappointed with the Hellmuth, Publicly and privately he had been congratulating him on the man- ner in which he had handled his He had now abandoned that the Kitchener and his. staff were placed in one of the ship’s boats which got clear of the wreck, but was swamped in the terrific sea which was running at the time. German Naval Losses. The Hotel Rupert wire says that Hamburg, the big German seaport on the River Elbe, report that the docks are full of battered German warships. visitors from IMPERIAL OIL COMPANY TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS There arrived on the train last evening, C, D. Stillman, of Sarnia, vice-president of the Imperial Oil He is accompanied by and T. company in Company, Mrs. Stillman, who represents the Clarkson, Peru, where a large part of the from. shortly raw product comes The will stall additional equipment at its wharf near the drydock for the quicker handling of oil. The party went over the ground last night with G. A. Woodland. They left this morning for the south. company in- STEAMER CONNECTIONS In connection with the new G, T. P. schedules, it is well to note that the arriving on Sunday evening, connects with the eastbound train on Monday morn- the going Tuesday evening fits in Chelohsin, ing, while Chelohsin, south on with the arrival of the train from the east that evening. He had put up a man of straw to knock him down, Proven, Says Mr. Carvell. Chairman Meredith—Is Continued on Poge Three there Gao TO LONDON CAFE FOR THE BEST MEALS STRICTLY UNION HOUSE Wart Bik. Third Ave. ; BOXES. 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