Ltb!itir. Llbrarr For FIRST AID KITS Bicycles Repairs and f salt workmen's requirements Board Com-pensatlon THE DAILY NEWS PRINCE Parts RUPERT AUTO Phones,82and 200 707 Second Avenue PHONE 75 VOL. X. NO. 121. PRINCE MJPEriT, a,C, FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1919. PRICE FIVE CKNTt GOVERNMENT IS LIKELY TO LADY SHOT BY MANHEIM CITIZENS BECOME TAKE OVER GRAND TRUNK POLICEMAN AT PANIC STRIKEN AT IDEA RAILWAY IN NEAR FUTURE POST OFFICE OF OCCUPATION BY ALLIES GESTED by OTTAWA CORRESPONDENT THAT ACTION fKIss Moffat of Quesnel Vlotlm of 3TORM MUNICIPAL 8AVING8 BANK AND HOLD MEETING OF WILL BE TAKEN WITHIN FIVE OR SIX WEEKS MUCH Infatuated Man Who Wants PROTEST AND OTHER DEMONSTRATIONS) MONEY TO BE SPENT ON WESTERN SECTION Her to Elope. ALLIES READY TO ADVANCE WHEN SETTLEMENT IS REACHED (Special via 0. T. P. Teleyrapbi.) EVERYWHERE (Special K) The News via O. T. P. Telegraphs.) Ouesnel, May 23. A shooting (Special to Tlie News Via O,T.P. Telegraph!.i Ottawa, May 23. (By mail;. The general impression prevails assault,having a which fatal narrowly termination,escaped occurred Cologne, May 23. It is snid that the Allied troops everywhere in Government circles that thcGrand Trunk Railway anJ the hero last Wednesday evening are ready for ah immediate advance Into Germany should it become Trunk Pacific will be taken over by the Dominion Govern when Provincial Constable necessary. ' III within the next five or six weeks. H. V, Harris, who has held that Manheim, May 23. AJarmed by the belief that Germany will There is always the possibility that the Grand Trunk maj position shot here for more than two not sign the peace treaty and 'tljal thV-Allies will occupy Manheim, years, Miss Eveline Moffat . to the Government that may be considered a bettei citizens became stricken today and stormed the municipal an on-cr HON. X. W. ROWKLL, President daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry panic deal than for the Government to lake over the whole system, but of the Council in the Dominion Moffat, through the breast, the savings bank. Many persons have fled. Large crowds later jhy suvh,i, t-.-i nrnnnsilion will have to be very attractive or it will Cabinet, a prominent Liberal bullet lodging under the right gathered and held protest ftieetings and other demonstrations i . 1 nn Itin fiiunpn i ' " Unionist. slioulder blade. not be consiucreu, u w.u ,v....-raent which added to the gejieral confusion in the town. seems bent on nationalizing SCORES At P. O. Wicket. An olllcial expression of regret has been published in Berlin KILLED, The affair occurred at the d lbonJ)r. Held, Minister or Railways MINISTER OF livery wicket of the postolQce and that the people of Manheim appear to have lost their heads. several .occasions after being shot the victim walk expressed las the on determination of MANY INJURED AGRICULTURE ed into the drug store with the GAYSCENEAT WAR CONTINUES . (internment to secure the statement that she was shot, and road if it is possible to do'so, and IN EXPLOSION was immediately taken to the other outspoken.ministers nave.necn equauy VISITS CITY treatment.nospuai wnerc In the sue meantime was given Harris, PRINCE RUPERT AT WINNIPEG received after the shooting, walked Government reports Loss Estimated at Property S3, here in connection with the G. T. 000,000 When Starch Hon. E. D. Barrow Pleased with the from the postoflice corridor into CLUB ROOMS Acting Premier Says Conditions drug store with the revolver to the effect mat a large Are More Favorable fop a p, are Works Destroyed. Progress Being Made In Farming in his hand, where he was dis must bo spent on Settlement. of money mm section of the road in Communities of Central armed, and then taken to the jail 3 rand Ball for Lleut.-Col. and ihe western ties and generally Improving Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May LJ. B. C. where he has since been confined Mrs. Peck Was Brilliant (Special by 0.T.P. TelMrapbs.) renewing A score of persons were killed the road under strict guard. Affair. 23. Just before the condition of Ottawa, May and a hundred injured by an ex Hon. E. D. Barrow, minister of Chief Constable Aitken was im midnight last night Hon. lad making other improvements. plosion at the Douglas starch Rodolpho This cfinnot bo commenced until agriculture in the Oliver Govern mediately communicated with, at Seldom has there been such a Lemieux asked the acting premier the 150 works last night-Qf men the future of the road has been and boys who had Just gone to ment, was here last night on his Clinton, and arrived here early delightful social gathering as if he had any news of the Winnipeg next morning. He immediately that which took place at the strike. Sir Thomas White decided"upon. work on the night shift, few escaped way to Victoria after having visit look charge of the and after case, Prince Rupert Club last night replied; "The situation remains injury or death. ed the farming communities along spending some time investigating when the members, their wives unchanged; there is no disturb LOUIS ROSS GETS The entire plant was destroyed the line of the G. T. P.. Arriving laid a charge against Harris of and daughters and lady friends ance, the reports we have are that as a result oi I tie m, which was on the train he was met by Alex. attempted murder. The prelim. gathered to greet Lieut. Col. and it is more, favorable for settlement." confined to the Douglas plant. Mans on, M. P. P., and he took oc inary hearing will be before Mag Mrs. Peck and to jspend d few FINE OF $300 The property Joss is 3,000,000. casion to meet a number of Prince istrate Lunn and John Holt, PJ. hours in social intercourse. Rupert people at the ball last The bullet which lodged in the Dancing commenced Bhortly GERMANY'S REPLY night at the Prince Itupert Club, shoulder of the victim has been before ten and.was kept up until Still Keepp Found. where he remained until shortly M-emoved and she is now saidto -theflrst glimmerings of;dawn Canadian Club day Afternoon. ' TO PEACE TERMS before his boat left for the south. he out of danger. - vVercseen'Jn the sky. The ladies Settlement Areas. Created Stir. were beautifully gowned and there Mr. Barrow expressed himself. Thq sad affair has created a has seldom been such of who a scene The ti l of Louis Ross was (Special by O. T. P. leleirapns.) LUNCHEON, tharghi with keeping an illicit Ilerlin. May 2-1. The German well pleased with tne progress great stir among the citizens, gaiety in this city as that of last made in settling the country. lie both of the principals being well night. Tomorrow, Saturday still on Comox Avenue was con- to the Allied tonus reply peace 4 said that many peoplo were already known. The causes leading to ' Arrangements Complete. 1 p.m. timied yesterday afternoon at will bo given in live sections dealing coming in and that steps the tragedy are veiled in mystery, The arrangements for the Central Hotel o'clock in the, police court before .with political and terril -rial Magistrates T. McClymont and N issues, the league of nations and were being taken to increase the although there are various rumors whole affair were in the capable COLONEL PECK will address E. Fisher for number. Two new settlement current. Principal of these hands of J. D. McAuley and with the meeting. Ticket may be obtained Collison, with W. K. and economic the prosecution and L. W, Pat- financial quo-sthms areas would bo declared within a rumors is that Harris had for the help of Capt. Pete Ilorvik, Joe at the Hotel hnrl Hmo nun npnr Prmnfi'snnin time been troubling Miss Scott and Joe Roerig everything more for the defence. The ac- cAUTT niCCfPTII TIEQ and the other at Vander-j Moffat with his attentions and eased was found eruillv and fined.OUlULi lIl I HUL.1IL.U George was so well ordered that there hoof, and what was more im- had at various times proposed was not the slightest hitch in the WOO or six months in jail In case of default. OF AIR NAVIGATION portant still, the Government was: that she elope with him. These program. The billiard tables had Wanted at Once about to put into force the pro- proposals were treated as a jest been removed and the room beau i Orville Wright maintains that visions of the bill passed at thejby Miss Moffat, and on the eVen-last tifully decorated with flags from "DEMErtS" ito make flying reasonably saie, session of the Legislature ing of the tragedy it is stated the S. S. Prince Rupert loaned 10 Carpenters r epeciai- discount.. on all good landing places should be which gave them power of com- Harris approached her at the through the courtesy of Captain trimmed hats. 'provided at 10 or at most 15 pulsory purchase within the set- post office, where she was em- Mackenzio who was present un for Construction Make your choice while Smiles interval. A landing space Uement areas. 'ployed, and demanded a reply to til shortly before midnight. In Work Ihere is a nice assortment must bo ubout a quarter- section Advanced Steps. j his importunities. Miss Moffat this room the guests danced, the Apply Mr. McNEILL on hand. in size, and the surface must be In the two areas already de- refused to listen to his proposals, floor having been thoroughly prepared Children's Hats, Bonnets 'or level, smooth, hard sod. fined in which there was already whereupon he drew his revolver by the committee. Prince Rupert Dry Dock and nd Infants' Coats, at Then in the case of airships, considerable settlement they were and fired. Many encomiums were passed Engineering Co., Ltd. Special Prices. the cost" of sheds is a very con- about to take over the lands Harris is a married man and on the excellent musio which was siderablo item. Thus for instance which they had been unable to has an invalid wife and little-son. provided by the Westholme or . COME AND SEE a aiioH in linn no two of the new secure by negotiation and to pay chestra, Will Edmunds playing ;'.ir.i.1 n an "- ririlieh' riiricrihles IS for them the value set by asses- the cornet, The piano, a Heintz-man, WA N T E D HALIBUT STILL about $2,000,000 so that anyone ors, Tliese lanus wouia an iw was loaned by Mr. Pitman of who is under the Impression that open for settlement, and ho ex the Prince Rupert Musio Store. 10 Muckers :alr .transportation In tne near pected would bo quickly taken up. GOING I Sumptlous Supper. futuro will reduce either rail or Mr. Barrow is very optimistic About midnight a sumptuous 50c per hr. steamship rates is likely to be over the future of agriculture in supper was served upstairs uy the norths especially of the stock Self's Cafe under the persona! disappointed. farms which have been aided by est Fish Changes Hands Today supervision of Mr. Self, which cApply 4 rtnn nn I nHvemlth Coal, the the Government in the matter of At Close to Sixteen Cents was declared by everyone to be JERrnrJ0" QUAUTY jest on the Pacific Coast, Just purchasing stock and selling to a Pound. excellent. The tables were gay J. R. MORGAN, LTD. Blurt n - I ik. terms. He sees a great with spring flowers. Drydock w settlers on 'ofiil lafMw i luru trrived. sena your orucrs salmon halibut and three "ward Licence No. 10-7340. ! rlnco Rupert Coal Co. Phone 15. futuro ahead of the industry Nino this' In order to aid the. entertain which is the most stable of any boats sold their catches ment of th6 ladies tho committee at the Fish Exchange at morning in the province. in charco appointed a group of the following prices: lady patronesses and assistants WESTHOLME Complete stock of white shoes Halibut. who helped George Frizzell, tne Emp ress : Theatre high or low heels Family Shoe Alaska,, with 10.000 lbs., and master of ceremonies, to. keep " TONIGHT " Store. June, 10,000, at 13.4c. and 6.5c things moving and saw that the lb. to the Canadian Fish and per The ladies lacked nothing. pa Complete New Show Tonight SeUnlck Preaanta tt 0ttm j Cold Storage Co., Ltd. tronesses were Mesdames. G. A. The Venus, 0,000; Eastern McNioholl, j; H. MoMullin, J. Ft Constance Talmadge Commonwealth Pictures Corporation Presents Prince Rupert Point, 3,000; Margalice, 4,000, Ritchie, D. G. Stewart and P. I. and the Thelma, 9,000, at 15.8c. IN Misses CHARLOTTE SCCrXXCK Palmer and the assistants Mills, Ltd. and C.5c. to the Booth Fisheries, Genevieve McDonald, May Pringle A Pair of Silk she head-c'eatly Spruce ed the ?,u?,cn of the Ice. who created a sensation when She Ltd. Pearl Allen, Margarita Young, dlm.1" the New York Hippodrome a year ago. to the remonstrated her rights to be heralded as the most spectacular SEAL COVE MILL The Washington, 40,000, Beatrice Killin, Grace Killin and skater the world has discovered. In Iloyal Fish Co.,.Ltdi, at 13.4o. and Grace Curtin. Stockings Go,; Sadie, 900 lbs. and Mulrenao, THE FROZEN WARNING" This and plant as their!s now agents operating, we 6,000, at 14.5c. and Co. and 14.6c. From the play by Cyril Harcourt deliver and 6o. per lb. to Royal Fish Co., In a position to jro MAX HEILBRONER dimension, Ltd., and Canadian Fish & Cold Charlie Chaplin Six Pakts all kinds of spruce Storage Co., Ltd., respectively. shlplap. doublo dressed Reliable Jeweler IN It Second Episode of jnd rustic Salmon. A The Half Moon with 4,C00Jbs.; Watches, Clooks Diamonds, The Tramp" FIGHT FOR MILLIONS" Ask for our prices. Silver Spray, 400, and the First Cut.Glass, Silverware, Ivory "Flames of Peril" and Place, 255 lbs., to the Pacific Umbrella, Community Plate, BRITISH GAZETTE A GOOD COMEDY Albert&McCaffery Fisheries, Ltd., at 12.0o. for reds Etc Inilin,... and 3c. per lb. for the whites, Admission, 15c and 30c. 'UH, tsc and 30c, Including War Tax 2 Shows, 7 and 9 LTD. Corner Srd At. and eth Street. Shows 7.15 and 9.15 Phones 564 and 116 The oldest Canadian Life Co. snowing Dirk's Reel Saturday and Monday The Canada, J. F. Mag u I re, Agent $