rrtl I :... jii mini, llU'liey I '!.... . v'"urie.M at r 'A ITLK r'inkius. Jim. 28. , Paul an in Tin., i.. ii... 1 " I III IK' i. ll-liiekln, l ... I '"I iilllliirr fi5l ''c t two atiiMimi. i ii 1 In I, -I en i in Ming io iltlvnii. eoii'iiKnl' rue Mil' - . .. "ie 01 m-n ,nrij. . H led in struniklus con-'""inn. 0 ,.,i,,ii . ... Il, t.' , . ...... ( . mi ' " "lUl'lild alleinpl are dis- FIVE LIBERALS TO nr iiirnnniircn AT She Che animal will KWINITnA SI IllF Flillon. S. K. I'arker. lip CX. line lo IV"in,1,3HJ:!:, .,., . . I.""'ber. """so.,. J. Scotl, -he Athabasn,! DELAY NH TRAIN C. II. On...'. Fori will Will III- III' Me.Murray. ! taken IIIKI'II down: W i- i lliver hy hunt toj nil Luke AlliulinM'a.l ' will tin lurned oof' EXTRAVAGANT Cost of Government High Owing w Power or Public Opinion Says Progressive lNN.;(i, j.m ;xt,m-'" " giiM'i'uuieiil is due lo ir ilciiiaun or Hie peop for er-'' ami indicates Ihe power of !';ll!l' "Oiiiion. according to 111 '' I ni ke. Pcogressive lead-(, 1:1 an address. Then is in ":iuu ;i j.-n. ij(rgeure oT in-'"'' Fast and Ihe West ar!' lias H pi'ulilcnis ami each !'1'"v I'" its parli.-ular de- 'I'lie l'nij,nsnU's, aeeoiding ' ' oi k,.. ,.,, ,n f,,,. '""'en nf twnh. ral,..H by ' 11 t'aHiainenl. INFORMER SAID TRIED SUICIDE Counsel for Accused say Paul Strumklns Tried Twice to Commit Suicide Not be In Bsforo Eight O'clock Tonight at the Earliest h 'lie lici'd of wood ! i. i.nigiv in thai' Again lodd up behind a slide country. Si-U'raljat Mile OH. 5 east oT Kwiuilsa, ln .nl (vji,li he inovnil! where I here w as similar trouble uut:lil during lln'j lal week, the westbound pas-ant n the heiilllii'ie! seiigcr Iniin, due here this : c that the annual x-"i'iis the grazing o Ihe park. LOCAL DEMANDS moni(iig al 7 o'clock, is lale and Superintendent I. A. Mcl'lierson slated this morning dial he did not expeel it lo arriu before 8 oeiock Ibis evening al Hie eal'-liesl. II was expected al Hie same lime lo send I lie eastlniuud pasM-micr I rain out at 5 o'clock thin afternoon. A rotary plow and full crew 1 working al Ihe slide today. II is 200 feel long and from. :I3 lo 50 feel deep. CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS OYER . Old Year Dismissed With Firecrackers and Weird Music and New One Announcod VHJTOIILV. Jam. 28. Chinese .New Year eelebialions ended last night when (he lusl or Ihe Hre-erackcrs was exploded and Ihe Orientals here returned lo their former occupations. Those taking purl were mostly Ihe Hon-rueiauis't Chinese, who always welcome in the new jcar with rillhiu- noises and Hie solllld ol weird Oriental music. The reform Chinese do not lake pari in Ihe celcbrallons. Hallways uinl .aigalfon DEi 1111IUUUtLU HI i- PARLIAMENT OPENING PRICE OF GASOLINE OTTAWA, Jan. -Five Liberals and one Conservative rc lo be inlrodiiced to Hie new House or Common when It open here. These have all been elected since Ihe close oT the last sess Ion. The indication given by Ibis list is thai Hie, Liberals have nut rated badly al Ihe hands or Ilia cousliluencies or late. J. Oyhhavii, Capl. McCuskrie, Hugh Ward. l'lildle Works- J. II. Pillsbury. W. II. Tobey, II. SI. i. Lee. Membership S. K. tiamplicll, M. M. Mcl.aehlan, J. W. Nieliols. Fiinince !. Ilorie, J. L. Christie, CI. Woodland. I'ublirily H. I'ullen, F. Oibb, .1. Seoll. Labor 1. (iamula, l. Jabour, L. M. Fuller. Futerlaiumetil - Ooug. Slork, I'M. editions. I). Thompson. Civics II. A. l'hili.olt, II Hreen. O. Miinro, Legislative I". T. K. Hubert. ,sou. j. i.oiiai'i, it. (ioruon. ScanadianF WALKING EVENT Georno Gouldlng of Vancouver Comes Second at New York:' Nurml a Winner NLW YOIIK, Jan. 28. Oeorge (iouldliig of Vancouver, a veteran Canadian walker, came second in Hie two-mile Uaudicap walking ceiit Inst nlghl, which was won by Charles Cschriibaeh, who was given 30 seconds. doubling iniole up hair Ihe lime. His lino; was just a minute slower than his own world's record for Hie distance of C) iniu. 118 3-5 sees. iN'urmi, llu.' Finnish runner, broke Ihe indoor retool Tor Ihree iiuarler.s of a mile, ib'Tcating Ihe crack American runiiers. This Is his tj.lrteenlh redord since s his invasion of the United Stales a few Weeks ago. IS VERY LOW HERE Oasoline is selling al n lower price here Joday than it has for a M'i'v, long time. The present price Is 21 renin which, with the addition of Ihe three cent tax, brings il lo the general public at 21 cents. Distillate is also low. the ire sent price lieing l7o without lux. Ihe tegular annual meeting of the Ladies' hospital Auxiliary was held yesterday aflernooii in Ihe Oily Hall. Mrs. II. C. Parsons, president, occupying thv chair. 'Ihe follow injf officers were eleeled for Ihe ensuing year: President. Mrs. Frank Hibb. First Vice-l,rcs.,.Mrs. H. Can-low. Second Vice-I'ies., Mrs. Hucy. Secretary, Mrs. . II. Arnntl. Treasurer, Mrs. II. Atkins lteporls were read during the meeting covering the activities or I the auxiliary for Ihe past year. A vole of (hanks' -.was given lo Mrs. Parsons, retiring presideul. for her valuable services during Ihe past year. Unifies wcic Hien held fur the. chair, donated by Oeo, lite, willed was won by Mrs. Helming Willi Ticket No. 70; and a eae oT cornflakes donated by O. W. Nickerson, won by (I. II. Ar-uolt with ticket No. 33. EPIDEMIC OF BABIES AT GENERAL HOSPITAL VANCOUVER RECENTLY VA.NCOl'VKIl, Jan. 28. There has been an epidemic of babies at the general hospital rcceully. About thirty were born there In five days, which Is prelly much a record for llml Institution The population of Vancouver bids Talr lo Increase even ir Micro Is not much immiyraliiiri, TAXI BOSTON GRILL and Large Upstair Dining Hall, lance with newly laid dancing floor for hire. Suitable for dances,- banquets and wedding Anywh' parties. Stand Wo PRINCE RUPERT For ral"s, apply to Boston ai. Grill, Third Ave. MATT VIDEOr., Northern and Central British Columbia's Newspaper Phone 457. m i vnl, XV NO. 3 IMUXGB Hl'IMJItT, IUJ., WEIhNF.SDAY, JAXLAHY 28, 1H25. ymuh.' circui.tic ms. Strt Salts. . PRICE FIVE CEN13 ZZARD SWEEPS THE PRAIRIE PR0V1N LONG DISTANCE Suggested Regulations RADIO RECORDS, - Philadelphia Concerts Were Heard 'distinctly in Australia Yesterday MKI.nuLllNi:, Australia, Jan. 28. Official radio telephony lesls between I oiled .Slates and Australia yesterday were very u-ees.-.ful. Many musical numbers and speeches broadcasted Trom Plilladelphia. were heard dis-liuclly in arious jiarts or Australia. Sii'iials were unusually strong and clear, tests haw continued throughout the week. MRS. DIBB IS NEW PRESIDENT Succeeds Mrs. R. C. Head of Hospital Parsons as Auxiliary Published in Vancouver YAXUOl'VKIl, Jan. 2S. Lnless last minute ehang-s are maile. the new beer regulations conic iulu force March 15 and will provide (he hours or sale lo be from K mm. lo 11 p.m. every day except .SiunJay. polling days, Chrrslmus Day, and tiood Friday, according 1 1 the Vancouver Sun. Other regula-lions announced as likely by the newspaper include: The prevention of women employees in places where beei; i v sold. Thai pali'ons must sil ul I aides. rhal the strength of beer lie limited lo I li per cent. That no other articles bo allowed lo be sold on the premises. This would mean I hat sandwiches, cheese ami other usual accompaniment or beer caiinol bo enjoyed, effectively doing nway with the restaurant or dining room licences. Premises are lo have but one entrance ami thai direclly off Ihe s tree I. Itlinds nmsl be arranged lo provide a lull view of Ihe premises from the street during closed hours. It is expected that the firsl licenses wall be issued on March 10 and (hat beer will be allowed to be on sale by March 15. EQUIPMENT SAID TO BE COMING BY RAIL FOR NEW ELEVATOR It Is reported that equipment Is on the way here by rail to be used In connection with the building of the elevator foundations. W. N. Chater, engineer In charne, stated this afternoon that he had not been officially advised of this and was still awaiting developments. He expects work will be started by the Northern Construction Co., Ltd., very shortly. TRADES AND LABOR MAKES A PROTEST At Ihe regular monthly meet-lug or Hie Trades and Labor Council, held in Carpenter's Hall last nighl, n motion that the council go on record as protesting against (he Hospital Hoard placing Ihe collection or accounts in the bauds of a foreign agency wtis unanimously endorsed. WHEAT PRICE and July to $2.17 Ti. STILL JUMPS WTXXIl'FJS, Jan. 28.-- The remarkable jump in wheal price continued on the exchange today. May ilelivuiies climed lo 82.20 Mxooiiers and millers are buying heavily. ARBUCKLETO MARRY AGAIN Admits this after Receiving Word That Former Wife had been Divorced from him HOLLYWOOD. Jan. 28. Following receipt of advice from Pari thai Minta Murfec Arbuek le had obtained a divorce from him, .Fatly Arbuckle admitted to- diiv that he would have an an nouncement lo make in a few- days concerning Hie wedding nlaiis of. himself and Doris Deanc. actress. KILLED WHEN CAR WENT INTO DITCH Vancouver Man Injured In Arizona Accident Last Night Yt.'CSON, Ariz., Jan. 28. -Charles Leonard, a bunker o! Montesano, Washington, wa killed and II. M. Fullerlou. a real eslale broker ol Vancouver. H.C was injured when Hie louring car ill willed they were ri.llny went inlo'a dilch near here last nighl. Fullerlou formerly lived in Victoria. SUGGESTED BEER REGULATIONS ELIMINATE DININGRO US AND RESTAURANTS BSD f i ' 1 1 i a mm m x . x . a mm a mrr w m m m Tying Up Street and Railway Traffic, Disorganizing Business WIXNII'KO Jan. 2N. Lower eiiiM!ralure brought u fierce , ji ril fnmi llu' norllicnsl, (he worst of Hie present wiiiler . .... II... I .... .. ..i i.. ..:r:.. .. i 11 n in Mi- mid piling it high ngauisl hiiihhngs, lrecs anil . ... , I .1.1.. CI I I !C -i' 'III IIKlMlltj II" n'nin niia:v-iiiii-. nillll u IK I lilll.l . . . i i . ! j mi' In 'ig lo keep Hie main hue rlear. In Ui iiv nio-l people are remaining ul lioine anil business v nr It"-- suspended. iniin iiiiii i ii TO PEACE RIVER;: ' - - and Will Turn Them Loose J Wl.vXli'1,1 K, , I : y In North i Jan '.'8. Colonel -.v :t tin received the t!T' v iti lioffato from , lli. Il:iv lllver! th of I:. M'i.. I SECURITY PACT IS SUGGESTED OF THREE POWERS BY GERMANY I'AHIS. Jan. 28. The I'l'i'iii-ii Onwriiuicnl ha learned dial (ii'iiuany will probably seek French ami IMgino opinioii nn III" security pari among I he I lirre powers. This confirms unofficial intima tion n"" hi recently ninj uti-iiwi, rrecivid. ; COMMITTEES OF LOCAL BOARD' Number of New Names on List Made up by President Nickerson The lisl oT committees of I In' I'riiirc Huperl Hoard of Trade show a niiiulier of new names. The following' is llii; complete 1 i 1 1 : Freight Hale T. Mc.Meckin. Syd. Thomson, C. 15. Mills. liisiiroiH-o II. II. Little, (i. Ar oold, Syd. .lolnislon. J'orl J. T. Lee. A. S. Paul. C. IO. Minn. j Trades ami Commerce - F. (.1. 1 Dawson, M. 1. Mcllalfcry, l. (!. ; Slow ftiowari. ni l nay mycr .- . J'owe lll'pr,i 'r rislvr1c4SOi AC'llilaiu, X mfornthli imt'ali..n Te-1 . f .. lia.iVT.iXtKVrKii :niadiau .linn Nalional Nalional -- " " i Milling Minoig-,1. C. Mt'Leiiiiau. V. The new lulled Siale: fae' peetl ul 21 knot- ; miIi murine lS.S. V-2, wh'o'h was reeenll.v launched, has it sur-auil a submerged speed of 11 kinds. The vessel carries six 21-inch torpedo lubes. URGES GREATER POPULATION ON WESTERN LANDS Premier of Alberta Says Battling up Country Will Reduce Freight Rates LLOYDMLN.STF.lt, Jan. 28. Speaking at l.loydmiiister, where lie was one of Ihe guests al a bamiuel given to the prize win ners at the international show al Chicago. I'reniier (ileenfield, " Hie farmer premier of Alberta, urged the need or greater population on Ihe lauds ol the west. He said that in Alberta they hud only three lo Hie square mile. He said they could only dope for cheaper freight rate by encour aging closer .settlement and in creasing the amount of busiucsj fur (lie railways lo handle. He urged co-operalion with Ihe Hrilisli government and the lending of every possible aid to selllers in gelling them located the land lind possibly in making loans lo them. Increased population would be one means of paying off Hie na-liouat debf eonsTiiuent on tho war. Ihe speaker said. DIPHTHERIA IS RIFEATNOME Anti-Toxin Has to be Sent 600 Miles From Fairbanks by Dcg Team NOMFw Jan. 28. This town Is in Ihe throes of a diphtheria epidemic and several deaths have already occurred. There is no sufiply of anti-toxin here and it has to be sent COO miles by dog learn from Anchorage. Rushln Medicine ANCHOHAdK, Jan. 28. With Ihe mercury varying from 30 lo 5t below zero, relays ol Ihe fastest dog learns will carry 300,000 units of diptlieria antitoxin over too miles of rugged terrain from Tenaua to the diphtheria quarantined town of Nome. It will bo supplemented by 1,100,000 units .Heaving Seattle Saturday. United Stales, signal corps have issued a call Tor dog loam throughout the sub-arctic region and seasoucd inusliers have responded. Speedy relay will bo irrauged when Ihe serum reaches l'enaua. DISCUSS PRICE BEER LICENSES Mayor Taylor Recommends That S5C0 be Set by Commissioner Davidson YANC01JVF.lt. Jan. 28. Mayor Til) lor aiinouticed today Hull he had. recommended lo Commissioner Davidson thai the cost of beer licenses be rixed al 300 fol-lowitur representations of local hotel keepers thai 1.000 was loo high before Ihe result of Hie new conditions are known. -" GLORIA SWANSON MARRIES MARQUIS I'AHIS, ( Jan. 28. (Horia Swanson, Ihe well known cinema star was mtirried today' lo Martinis Falaise de la Courdray.