TAXI i in a nurry rPtane oMi 99 i tt Car and Beat Sarvloa J n the City. Waist Roaaonable YOI, XIV, NO. 32. u RUSSIA WILL ATTEND NAVAL CONFERENCE KM-:VA. Frh. 7f Hintnln ha '"'"ne.l Ihe Lenuue of Natlonn of lo accfpluneo of an lnvllalitn nuend a naval coiiferenci) l ItuilH rehrimry 1 1 for the ex. 'iMMon of Ihe principles or the Washington naval trealv with P"t,r. you Bftl U FRANCE EXTENSIVE will Have Nina Battleships and Fourteon Cruisers In About Year PAIHS. Feb. 7. When France imtcli'j Ihe reihu'linn of Ihe fil section of her naval pro y Hi in, elalKii anil in coiuuriiiii with Ihe Washinxlon disarma meiit agreement, Ihe fleel of the republic will ciMisit of nine liiillleihins. It 'deili-oyers. rtO Ioiih'iIo bnul" and deslioyerc inn! 01 ulimariiiu. Mils will be done by the sprinif of lU-'O. (If Ihe nine battleships, how ever, two are now obsolete am are not even loday carried In the parliament ury report a effeo .. .. l i 1 I e weapons oi oum?. ni. u II cruiser! will have passer tl,o aire limit, and 17 torped tuials and desl rovers are admit i... I hv naval expeils (o lie mi rnual lo the task thai would bo 'allotted to them in present naval warfare. Tvvenly of tho snli kipIiics which saw service dur Inir the lato war, nrcdrdlng In parliainentary report, useless. would ho When you buy advertising you buy CIRCULATION, and see that yesterday stales that on an nverape 150 families or rrenci Canadians are returning to Can ada from Ihe New Knuland slates weekly. This movement has been soinit on since the first of the year and considerable In crease is expected with Ihe a,r rival of sprinir. The majority of these families arc settling 'again in Ihe province of Quebec. PRINCE ALBERT BACK TO VANCOUVER AFTER man PRINCE RUPERT ANOTHER BOOZE TRIP The Western Freighters' whis key steamer Prince Albert, for inorlv of the C.N.U. coastwise service, returned to Vancouver last week after another successful tun Inward Mexico with spirits and beer. The Albert will salt south again with another pro cious cargo as soon as sume re. tf pair ha6 been effooted. PRINCE ALBERT, Feb. 7. Found guilty of murdering her husband In the Fish Creek district on October 19, Mrs. Katharine, Tratah last night waV aenUnceol to hang on May 20. Acoordlng to Mrs. Tratch's confession to the police she was persuaded to poison her husband by another man whom she loved. FISH ARRIVALS 25,600 Pounds at Exchange This Morning Four halibut schooners mar- keti-il catches totalling 20,000 pounds at the Fish Kxebange this morning. Two boats were American and Iwo Canadians. Arrivals and sales: American Forward, to.ooil pounds, at '.'He iih! He, and Crescenl. I.IHIO pouiiiN. at ly.te and He, lo the Allin Fisheries. Canadian Livingsloiie. lO.lMin pounds, at Iti.tle and He, lo Cold Storage. Hauaeo, 1,000 pounds, at l'.Mc and He, to Allin Fisheries. VANCOUVER MAN GETS RESULTS BY ADVERTISING HERE The following eiled letter came Ulisoli- in the mail la-! night: I3:'ti Granville St.. Vancouver, It.C. .Ian. lUil. The Daily News, Prince Hupert, It.C. Gentlemen : I wish to pay a warm tribute lo the results I gol from advertising in your paper. I wished to get in touch with a gentleman and the only clue as to bis whereabouts was he was known to have transacted some business with a Prince Hupert bank in I II 18. So I inserted an ad. In your paper and to-day I received a letter . from the gentleman who is now Residing as far away from Prince Hupert as Mallhy, Washington (near Seattle) . I heartily I hank your paper lor its assistance in my successful search, Yours faithfully, II. J. KHANKLIN. Northern and Central British Columbia's Newspaper IMtlXCK IILM'KHT, H.C., TIIL'IISDAY, FKBP.UAHY 7, ll)2i. VMUfdn'. cirtui.v.um it.es stMtt uit an. 1 i2A'.'Iy!iWPI ' ' js V.. , fSBBBBH or Hardy, (ireeks of New York braved Ihe icy waters of Ihe hay Id recover a cross east on Ihe waters by a priesL This is an ancient (ireek ceremony "aid to be adhered to throughout tin world. MONTIIKAL, Feb. 7. Con- niderable interest is being expressed in (ireal llrilain in the colonUalion plans nf the ('.ana- Hun NaUonal .Hailways. accord- fnV 16 a t-eporf from W . J. Itlack, miiifslrr 0f coloiiizalion and developmeiil of the National system in London, Kiijtland. The report, which was received lo- lay by W. l. Hobb, vice presi- leiil in charge of colonization and develupinent, sets forth that creal many inquiries have been received at Ihe London ofllee there policy menl quile eltlers. since lr. Itlack returned last month and that the of limited group settle-appears to be appealing slrongly lo prospective The limited uroup policy of Ihe Canadian NatiouaUllailway has been drawn up lo prevent lariru roiiiiuuullies dillleult lo assimilate into lo the national life of Canada beinv formed but at Ihe same lime lo permit of Ihe settlement of siinieient mini hers of Ihe same race of people in a community to give them freedom of reliiiious and social exercise acconnng io meir cus loin. Dr. Illack has practically com leled his orKanmitinu ami ex ited lo send larte number.'' of adaptable immigrants o Canada luring Ihe coming year in con neeliim with imiuluratiou from Ihe l ulled Slates. An fulcrcstluir staliueul was made by J. K. La force, general aueiit of rolonitation and dc veloptueul of the Canadian Na tional railways at Iloston. .Mr, l.aforce, who was in Montreal WOMAN GOES TO SCAFFOLD Mrs. Katharine Tratch Saskatchewan to Hang For Murder of WILL COMPLETE NURSES' HOME Rotary Club Committee Appointed to Provide Ways and Means For Financing Project At Ihe meeting of the llotary Club today. President II. it. tirant in the chair, it was clechled to i guarantee a sum up to one jthous'and dollars for the purpose of riiiisliinst five rooms oil lhc third storey of the Nurse's' Home ami a conunitlee was appointed lo find ways ami means of raising I the monpy. I It was fell by members of the jelub that all hail contributed more jor less to the original building, (doing their share with the rest of llii community. For that reason Four Halibut Schooners Marketed;, i,v i i,jt iiiey should again assess inemsrives ior no' full cost of Ihe work. Instead of that the commit lee will arrange for some entertainment program that it is thought will appeal to Hie public and by means of which Ihe rash will be raised. The matter was discussed at Ihe guarantee that the money wil" be .forthcoming in the near fn-lurr. The directors have assured Ihe club that the accommodation al the home is badly needed and thai in no way could the club serve Ihe public heller than in having this work go ahead. Ihe committee to devise ways and means is composed-of J. W. INirhotlsmiul C. II. Orme. WOULD DISARM STILL FURTHER Premier Macdonald In Favor Another Conference .Like Washington Parley t EX-PRESIDENT TAFT Doctors to Take Rest of LONDON, Feb. 7. Prime Min lister Macdonald would welcome lhe calling of another convention Aisimilur to the Washington con- Terence having as its objective further diininuliou of the naval !and military equipments of the 'world. He stated so this tlllirn vj i .mj .-,v ,..v i Th Latest In Restaurant. BOSTON GRILL Third Avenue. Ilest of Food Good Service. Private floxcs for Party Use. "Take Her to The Boston." PRICE FIVE CENTS. SERlOiS DISTURBANCE IN CENTRAL RUSSIA CAMPAIGN FOR FUNDS SUCCESSFUL, NEW PLACE OF WORSHIP NOW ASSURED Communist Activities are to be Checked by Former Czarist Heads UiMMIN. Kcli. 7.--A lleittfrs U?I.iU-Ii sa Ihere n.io disturbances in Ihe Kharkov dilri:l at lluia. Coniiinssur lloluaroff, with u considerable milihiry i. raid li be AiiiNirling insurgent whoe banner read ,ie in the .Soviet government wtlli Communist DirUilorshii sir f- forc 'Lung Ki!unMiiiH followfl by fire destroyed u large pari of Hie piunllioii plants ul Tula. , Musctm despatrli says that llic military uutlithties i"-rtmfd ly. the political prorlivilies of tlic new officers in Hie dis-r. have decided lo reappoint former Ctarist officers. SENSATION IN GREAT BRITAIN Ltertf George Hlnti That There Was Secret Pact Between France and U.S. FRANCE DENIES IT' M.N DON, Feti. 3. Newspapers i ar promulgating a ciia-si statement by Lloyd George i uni in aft futetvTeV "Tnr w T - - i Jay Ilia' an agreement csisl-M between Woodruw Wilson and I mr :i:iau regarding French .: j;iiiMi of llhlnrlaiid of which I. id Giorgc was unaware until I'.-rnrli government sought :::itlon lo iuMUIi the docu- Tt: Ilritioli foreign office rttld walrr on lln Male-c:: .) ItiK Ihcy believe the y nal Lloyd George statement tail iM-en murli exaggerated. iiiicr llamay .Macdonald written Premier Polncare ex-pi '"irni regret tor Hie Incident. PAIIIS. Feb. 7. Tho foreign fi here denies Ilie existence 'f a serrel pact between t la I y and Hie United Platen. Tin' French government known of : il(t! uiurnl In which llio' instill al iits or l.hivd George would i'1'ly If l.lod George will pro If ' Hie aurrcmcut between Whh: noil me. I will pay Ibo . Ara'ion, mid Cleinenccau Lloyd Qeorpe Denies I.O.NIHIN. Felt. 7. A despatch '"mil l.ln)d Georges surrey I ie claim I hat be will publish full rrnly h Hie (nlervlew rr in;iliiiF ttic llliiiielaml part I'lcli he never cave. The ex I'inier ulalen that the corie-I'aiiilent win, rubied In America riiifucil by n private con Vfr-.alkm with, him. AGED METLAKATLA WOMAN PASSED AWAY Mother of Caot. Herbert Clifton Died at Native Village Yes terday l.llflon. on r.l mother o ' lleiberl Cllflon, former mailer of (he tnir Mcculloch pa.M'd UWUy ni Mellakalla ye '''la Hurial will lakn place at viiiuur. a cankel having been Mii..i'. acrusa by the ll.U. Under THIRTY MILUON REVENUE WANTED IN COMING YEAR That Is Ambition or Sir Henry Thornton as Stated In I Radio Talk MONTIUiAL, Feb. 7. - - The neeeily of treat ing the travelling public with all cuurtevy and recneel ami of placintr their comfort before all other eunid-cratiujia.wu lrecdlnaattd? Iren by Sir Henry I liornton, miilcnl of the Canadian N'a- HimimI ItailwH)! broadcailed by radio ImkI tiuht from station :ilYl'.. Monlreal. Owintr lo the ubeiire from the elty or hir Henry. I he iiiwxniisc wai deliver ed for hi in by W. H. Ilobb. vico- preiilenl. The iieeaiion wax the third or Ihe radio program lo lie liniail-al fniin Montreal by Ihe (Uiudlan National llailwuy Ihe u.Mre! of Sir Henry being Hie only i-in-ech on hut nlKht's nroiiram. The remainder con fllel of Initrumenlal and vwal .liH'liimi liv nroiniiienl nrlil f ihe rily. In hl juMre. whirh wm more . ... ...hi. in ii mi iv oi a cnai wiiu i.vi(em employer, Sir Henry luted that while the net earn itiit by Canadian National Hail wuvn lii!l vear were a Utile more than Ivvrnly niilllon dollars, they wmilf.l llilrlv million net thi. ear. Kiven a lurk and the up- imrl nf all rmnlovreK. ho hint no feai of Ihe re.nll NAYAL PROGRAM OF IMITED GROUP LATEST POLICY Railway to Place Settlers on Land In Such Way as to be Attractive and Benericlal New Presbyterian Church will be Erected; Tenders to be Called for Building Soon as Possible The Cfimpaigu for funds conducted during Hie past three days having been highly successful, the erecliuii of a new Pres byleriaii Church in the city is now assured. Kxcavation of the lots jusl west of Hi 3 present building will commence at once. Plans for the proposed $25,000 building of frame construction and cement foundation will be perfected immediately and lenders called for putting it up at the earliest possible dale. Be- fors the end of the year, the Presbyterian congregation will be housed in an edifice the need for which has been so long fell. The whirlwind campaign came 1 to a close last night with the f1!) Ally mADIilT canvassing committees reporting JlAlll llliij a lotai oi aireatiy raiseu- Owing to the shortness of the time it was impossible to ee all! prospective contrilAitors but it-is confidently expected that Ihe total will reach 1 2,000. balance required to erect church will be advanced by the General Assembly on loan. To mark the end of the cam liull finitr II Mimrii pliii irnisi n Taylor, presidejil of the Ladjes. CAPTAIN COURAGE some .length -and the decision to rishing craft proceed was unanimous. The di-i rectors of Ihe hospilal will now be able lo lei the contract for Ihe completion of Ihe building with HAS BEEN ARRESTED Charged with Violation of Fish eries Act; Refused to Stop When Fired On NANAI.MO, Feb. 7 Alleged lo have been in command of the wounding of Ihe Silpam, fired on by ..... i..: l n Uapiain courage is ruargen , witli a violation of section 17 of . . I ! . ..... I II : .... I"' IN VANCOUVER The Interests In Southern City Press-llifc Ina Fop Reforms to Exlstlna - Regulations 7- t.aian u o..nn.ro.r!,linnl rallv a-a VANCOUVF.lt, ' .-V.VUULi V I. II, Feb. riU, I "cation of grain inspection facil- iast held night in the church .It m'e 0bjt f II.. m,ar ..-- The ities at Vancouver with the ulti- of establishing a i.i.i ...i i..,!.! i.im.if n, primary or cash grain market speakers of the evening were F. (i. Dawson. Fred Slork. M.P- Hev. Dr. 11. It. lirant and Mrs. It. M. here was the announced objec tive of Vancouver interests when they prepared to lay a scries of demands before the (Canada (J rain Aid." The-,.Te1.did and generous"1 h' ""ht6? 'naiSn.e'!t' spirit with which the canvassers '"- i-ru'" had been received by the contri butors was appreciatively com mented upon by all. Great en- lliuiasm prevailed. Hefresh-menls were served. declare they will press for changes in the regulations of the grain trade which they deem inadequate and antiquated. LOG SCALING IN JANUARY P. S. Bonney, District Forester, Announces Total of 5,777,174 Board Feet According lo the report Of P. S.? the government fisheries boat ' MuUo, Vril "5 !. after ,.fl..p lini. -"l " - ""I" ' --. crew nail reiuseil I to slop, tl.'e ,1':i,,.RrtV--,V-V,, t,r.J?u"ary Vital 'ailed 5,777,17 board feet mark- riein.r ,..iill iii'r ill iii I id.. !,, fullll ' m " . ... i..,...-. i ...i.iiu'mg a laiiiug on iruin Plenum nmiv .. responniug inc nsiiiTies un, ii- I.' uo- ,.-,. derslood, will be turned over to ..,,.. .. month the fisheries department. na,.siim ; The authorities could find no cy,irt!is trace .r Ihe captain and crew of iaefiuv uv'"' the Siloam. which was captured (:o(loiiwijol, , H just off Solander Island, and ill ., was only with the greatest dim-1 CUADVCV Aim eulty that she was beached, the lYlKO. M1UKitI flWU crew having scuttled her. BIG STANDARD OIL TANKER IS DUE TO ARRIVE THIS WEEK gest tank ships. glas fir redar . the cor- last year.- UU" lilimilll .mil llirw uiir.-.-,- . , r r , I I I.. ICCl HI M,n-J LVtml HI r fully II escaped .11 lo shore ;.. in a ., lalllCUl ' , ,. . lulled JoO. cedar piles 3o0; raiu n i . . I- J. i i .... i, is ' sma boat, Caplam Courage , ,, .. . .. , ., , way ties, ' i,82J and putpwoou, 117 in the Nananno rily jail. He was j brought over iruui mr i-"ii ,. , ii.. r- coast by Constable Woods of the ,, ' ' ' '"l .lnZ k, f Z provincial police, after being ar-1. rested at Ihe Kibbmau cannery.;0 w iiu,.,i f..i": ...... , . It .v. 21,071 331.131 :r,yHi,3C5 1.871.17 1 10,38 3.5 V7' 150,05' CO 10 DAUGHTER INTERRED Funeral Took Plaoe This Afternoon From B.C. Undertakers to Falrvlew Cemetery I Tim funeral of the late Mrs. J. 8he Standard oil tanker llanna ,. shorkey and infant daughter is due here this week from San took place from tho U.C Under-Francisco with 15,000 barrels of takers' Chapel to Falrview Ceinc K rONPInlFn Tft RFIl fur' " for ,1,e ''"Perlul OH Co.s tery this afternoon, Archdeacon 10 MnriULU IV D&U loca, ,anks .yhU hv U(, first'ri A nu rficlallng, Arrangc- call here of the Hauna which SUIierea n hk oi iniB" i.,,.,, tl Klnn.lnnl- Oil IVi's lnr.!r:r..nl Vl,,n..' M,wi.ili.,.i . or Yesterday and Is Ordered by It is understood which Mr. Shorkey is a member. she will be the largest tanker ever Washington. Feb. 7 Chief to enter Prince Hupert Harbor Justice William H. Taft. ex. .She She is is making making president of the United States, who suffered an attack of iiuli- another Hritish Columbia call en route north. unslion yesterday, has been or- . BIRTH .1 i i... i.i., .Jivkixinn. ir ii.io nl A sou wu.i born at the Prince complete rest for a few days. Ho, Hupert General Hospital on -.missed a restful nighl but U still i February lo Mr. and Mrs. H. F. ul'i S ::iU! Vya.'U'.nmt.- is ntcnls were in the hands of the The pallbearers were Sergeai't Jebsou, C. L. Vouugmau, J. Tail, W. II. Waldorf, F.rnest renelon and C. Thompson. There were floral offtfrings from Mr. and Mrs. N. Mussallem, Mr. and Mrs. T. Hoss Maekay, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tbams, Mr. and Mrs. HaslatI mid the Great War V, t, ra- -' Asiociatio-.!.