= am Open Day ® New Management —— 2 Legislative Library Che Daily News PRINCE Northern and Central British Columbia’ Entertained By Prince of Wales Budding Yankees Received on Board Battleship Renown; Wreath Laid on Grave of Roosevelt (Special to The News via G.T.P. Telegraphs.) NEW YORK, November 22.—The Prince of Wales vesterday lave ia wreath on the grave of Theodore Roosevelt and later pre- cided over a function which would have had a particular appeal to the former president. Wales was host pattleship Renown, There was great ACROPOLIS SCHOOL SITE L. W. Patmore Gives Reasons Why He Considers Vote Should Favor School on Hill. excitement trooped aboard the big vessel and were shown the big guns, the machinery and all the intricacies of the warship. : ceived by the Prince in person and His Royal Highness seemed to enjoy the event as much as his youthful Yankee visitors. ADVOCATED ; inining man, For the entire afternoon the Prince of to school children on board the great British among the children as they They were re- HANCOCK REPORTS ALICE ARM DEALS is Authority for Statement That Royal is Sold and North Star Being Negotiated. D. J. Haneock, the Alice Arm arrived in town on Thursday night from the Observa- ‘tory Inlet silver camp. Mr. Han- tock reports that big mining deals are still being consummated. He When the vote is taken on the #8 authority for the statement that school by-law Wednesday, the ratepayers Will be asked to state hich site they would wish, Hays ove Cirele or Acropolis Hill. In a letter to the Editor, L. W. Pat- more says ditor Daily News :— On Wednesday next the rate- payers will vote again on the By In addition to vot- pig on the bylaw they will be ask- ed to express their preference of he two sites—Acropolis Hill and Hays Cove Circle. I would like to ge upon the ratepayers the im tance of supporting the Acrop- Nis site for the following rea- Great Saving. !. Mr. Potter, the school archi- ect, states that it will cost $412,- more to erect the proposed hool at Hays Gove Cirele, be- use of the muskege and conse- went greater masonry for foun- “ons. ‘This is after making all llowances possible in favor of he Hays Creek site, 1 need not ty the necessity of saving this 2,000 * We can never have as good » viay-8round at Hays Creek as al Acropolis, and none at all Without a big expenditure, This Nas not been included in the $12,- "0 referred to above, which Puhes the balance still further ae the Hays Creek site. We ave ¢ ‘ ready made’$35,000 play- Rou P und On Acropolis, the only real Pay-ground in the city. . Secure Grounds. b ® are short of school pate, and it is easier to get Se of one on Acropolis Hill ‘an years hence. w y May find it onem fi altogether impossible ) Spe . ha “eure one here when the Hill ~ been more Cove ¢ developed, Hays Site ao 's already a school ' 81d should be tbe ag high school in e. vane, Per, the future. *. We need a large school Hui} Which will, for years to » Sery C0 four ® sections one, two, and five Site 'S loo near the present King Ldwary Pen ie — and sehool ehild- "ill have peotiona oye and two bresent t 0 far to go, At the hoo} ‘eae three-fifths of the Mt Mebride ere to the west he " all those ion, let me remind hoo! buitas favor of the new “Ot ang a to be sure to come row Majority because of the nar- € Us Make 7 won by last time. ime and pi 8004 Job of it this for yj, 2° “P @ big majority MUilding ae hecessary school Yours truly, L. W, PATMORKE, School Trustee. ithe Royal Group, consisting of eight claims adjoining the famous 'Dolly Varden mine, have been soid to interests represented by H. Mc- Giuire, of New York, for $100,000. J. Miller and C. RR. Betts, of this ‘city, are associated with Mr. Han- ’ ! : The Hays Creek |, cock in the ownership of this group, baving bonded it last Sep- tember. The North Star mine, now own- ed by Jas. McAleenan and D. Za- relli, is also reported by Mr. Han- cock to be under negotiations for sale for $250,000. In the past season this mine has made a wonderful showing under de- velopment by these two men. Mr. |McAleenan, who is now travelling ‘in the United States, is being communicated with and Mr. Za- relli is at present in Prince Ru- pert. Mr. Hancock always has some interesting samples to show and this time he has specimens of na- tive silver from the new lead in the Dolly Varden, which are prob- ably richer than any shown here before. JACK JOHNSON IN- FIGHT TO FINISH Meet Car! Morris at San Luis, Mexico. Yuma, Noy, 24.—Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, !s matched to fight Carl Morris of Tulsa, Oklahoma, at San Luis, Mexico, in December. It is to be a fight to a finish. The contest has to be conducted in Mexico as Johnson cannot en- ter the United States for fear of arrest following a conviction un- der the Mann Act. VETERAN CAPTURED A BRIDE IN SOUTH- WALES Mr. and Mes. J. W. Collier and daughter and Mrs. P. Smijp and baby left Thursday evening to spend a few weeks in Vancouver, accompanied by Pte. Fred Iggul- den who has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs, Collier. Pie. Iggulden was formerly in the home guard here. Later he joined the overseas forces and went to the front with the 72nd, with whom he served two years 18 France. He was gassed and wounded several times. While on furlough in Wales Pte. Iggulden captured a bride and it is probable that Mr. and Mrs. Igguiden may return later and make Prince Rupert their home. ATLANTIC IS Walkout of Freight Handlers Following Failure to Agree With C. P. R. (Special by 6. T.P. retegrapbs.) between union, HALIFAX, Nov. 22. the CC. P. R. and failure of negotiations minate ina ment had expired. COAL EMBARGO Fuel Administrator nouncement Following Failure to End Strike. (Special via G.T. P. Telegrapts.) WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.—An embargo effective yesterday was placed on all shipments of coal except to Canada, it was an- nounced last night by United States Fuel Administrator Gar- field. His action followed the failure of the conference to settle the cecal strike, as speedily as was expected. JENNIE TAGGART IS COMING SOON Arrangements Being Made for Great Singer to Come Here For a Sunday Concert. Word has been received in town from Frederick Taggart that his sister, Jennie Taggart, the prano singer, can come here on November 30 or December 7. There will be a meeting of the Prince Rupert Symphony Orches- tra tonight to decide what to do. The Choral Society concert is ar- ranged for the 8th and the Dra- matic Society the 9th and 10th, Jennie Taggart is so well known that it is only necessary to mention her name to insure a full house. s0- Arthur P. Gurd, cannery man, left for Claxton on this morning's train, where he will take stock for the head offices in Vancouver. He will return to Vancouver early next month, A. C. Garde who was appointed delegate to the mining convention at Vancouver by the local Board of Trade leaves for the south to- morrow. REMEMBER to keep December 12 open for the Whist League Dance. PRINCE RUPERT, B. G., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1919. ST. JOHN, Nov. traffic is tied up owing to the! walkout of the freight handlers. A strike was precipitated as a re-| sult of the failure of negotiations the whole controversy might be the | Pansferred to the political arena BY THE STATES Mdkes An- RUPERT s Newspaper MAKE TREATY - APOLITICAL DISORGANIZED ISSUE PERHAPS Developments in the United States Point to Delay in Signing (Special via G.T.P. Telegraphs.) | WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.—Com~- 22,—Ocean Promise efforts to ratify the Peace rrveaty were thrown in the back- ground yesterday by developments strengthening the possibility that | by a decision by the people of the A partial | "ited States in 1920. tie-up of ocean tratflic occurred |, The threat to make the Peace today through a walkout of mem- bers of the freight handlers. The action was taken following the | Wilson for a third term is the between the C. P. R. and the union to eul- settlement of the wage dispute before the old agree- ae a political issue at the next election and possibly to run oie card the administration | can play. It is thought to be the jonly chance of re-electing | Demoeratic party. PROPERTY CHANGES HANDS IN STEWART | One of the Founders of the Town in the City Today and Tei!s of Activities. the James Stewart, of the Stewart | Land Co., the founders of the we'! known mining camp bearing their pname, arrived in the city this jmorning on his way south to re- jinain until after Christmas. He says that the prospects at Stewart ;are excellent. | Speaking of the land situation iMr. Stewart says that about one jhundred city lots have changed jnands recently. He predicts a much ereater§ activity in the spring and says that there is ab- solwflely no doubt about Stewart becoming a good town. The mines jare there and they are being de- veloped so nothing can stop the place. Mr. Stewart says that the road tonnecting Stewart with Hyder is practically finished and with the opening of business in the spring will be in good shape. This wil mean the business coming to Stewart. As all the mines are on Canadian territory, the business will be done in the Canadian town, ADDRESS GIVEN BY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Principal McDonald, superin- tendent of the Public Schools, ad- dressed the Corner Club of the Baptist Chureh at the regular meeting last evening. Pauline Johnson, the Indian poetess, was the subject of the talk and Mr. McDonald recited several of. her poems. The address was very interesting, and the evening was enlivened with several "musical numbers given by Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. N. L. Rose. Refreshments were served and Principal Mc- Donald congratulated the Corner Club on its success, its live spirit and its good attendance. Constable Logan was a passen- ger eastbound on this morning's train, loys, blocks, games, dolls, trains, children’s books, mechani- cal toys, at Tite’s Santa Claus’ headquarters. ti gested by Secreta operators and the proposdl was not disclosed that was refused. tuate in | Wilson he America may bring about the end of the strike. Coal Strike May End | Soon in Compromise If Suggestion Accepted (Special to The News via 6. T. P. Telegraphs.: WASHINGTON, Nov, 22.—-A compromise arrangement sug- ry of Labor Wilson to the conference of coal representatives of the United Mine Workers of The nature of but it is believed here that he guggested a wage increase of 31 per cent, Yesterday the operators offered 15 cents a ton advance, but In view of the critical condition of the industries of the coun- trv and the certainty that a continuation of the strike would even- much suffering before the winter is over, Secretary is been making strenuous efforts to effect a compromise, Jellicoe’s Chief of - Staff Was Visitor Commodore Dreyer and Other Officers Visit Port in Fisheries Cruiser Stadacona and Go East on Train. Sailing into Prince Rupert harbor last evening at 6:30 the Fisheries Protection cruiser Stadacona, flying the naval ensign brought Commodore Dreyer, R. been hoped that Admiral Jellicoe Staff. Advantage was taken of the party to catch this morning's eastbound train for the capital. This gave Commodore Dreyer an opportunity to see at first hand coastal conditions in the north. Arriving last evening the party received an impromptu reception as no word had been received be- fore their arrival that the city was to have such distinguished visitors. Commander Stevens, R, U.N., who is travelling with the Chief of Staff, is a member of the Canadian navy, which he repre- sents, while Lieut.-Commander De Salis, R.N., is acting as an aide, The Stadacona. Lhe Stadacona, which returned to Esquimalt at noon, was’ built for the Fisheries Protection Ser- vice to replace the Galiano which was lost off St. James Island last fall. She is 180 feet long qnd is of 1,100 tons. She is avery neat eraft and is much larger than.her ill-tated predecessor. She is mounted with one small gun, 80 is a fighting ship. Although she has been only out a few months this is not her first visit to Prince Rupert. She carries 58 men and the following is her list of olticers: Capt. Thomas,, First Lieut. Maude, second Lieut. Lablance, Thi: Lieut. Freeman, Chief Engineer Jones, Second Engineer MeLaurin and Wireless Operator Northover. Carrying Naval Party. The Stadacona has been kept busy since November 8 taking the naval oflicers to various points of interest on the Canadian Pacific Coast. Admiral Kingsmill, direc- tor of Canadian Naval Service, made the ship his headquarters for two weeks while on the coast and during that time Admiral Jellicoe was aboard for three days when Seymour Narrows and Alert Bay were visited. Admiral Kings- mill was taken on a voyage of in- spection around Vancouver Is- land before Admiral Jellicoe ar- rived. Admirals Kingsmill and Jellicoe are leaving Vancouver today for Ottawa. Going to Paim Beach. The New Zealand, on which Ad- miral Jellicoe is making his world’s tour, leaves Vancouver on the 25th for San Diego. After calling at the California port she will go through the Panama Canal and will wait at Palm Beach to pick up the Admiral. These are the present arrangements. ALEX. M'DONALD IS BACK IN RUPERT Was Injured at Vancouver Shortly After Return From Front. que Alex. MeDonald, who was a member of the city police force up till the fall of 1915 when he went overseas, returned to the city on the Prineess Mary at noon today. Mr. MeDonald served with the Field Ambulanee Corps for over two years in France and England and returned to Vancouver last August, Before he had been in Vancou- ver for a week he was seriously injured in an automobile accident and is just out of the hospital. His many friends in the city will be glad to give him a weleome on his return. Alex. intends to re- main in Prince Rupert. B. C. Undertakers. Phone 61. R. N., and Commander Stevens, TA Xl Phone 75 and 36 We Never Sleep PRINCE RUPERT AUTO 707 Second Avenue PRICE FIVE CENTS N., Lieut.-Commander De Salis, R. G. N., to this port. It had would have been able to include Prince Rupert on his itinerary but, this being impossible, the city was visited by Gommodore Dreyer, as the Admiral’s Chief of G. T. P. route to Ottawa and the Stadacona left Vancouver on Wednesday night with the naval Many Attend Successful Given Given by Ladies of the Masonic Order. The dance held by the Belist Chapter, Order of the Kastern Star, in the St. Andrew’s Hall last evening was, undoubtedly, one of the season's biggest successes. There were well on to one hun- dred couples present and the dante was at once enjoyable and select. Harvey's four-piece or- chestra furnished delightful music and had several new num- bers for the special occasion. The program, consisting of twelve danees before and eleven dances after supper, went off well and ended only too soon. During the supper interval a number of extra dances were played, The refreshments were lavish and of the first order and the catering was a credit to the com- mittees in charge. The hall was decorated in the colors of the or- der hung artistically over win- dows, lights and walls. At vari- ous intervals along the walls ap- peared the large silver stars, the emblem of the order. The deco- ration committee must be com- plimented on the great taste evinced in their decorative scheme. Mrs. Jas. Carmichael and Mrs. W. King acted as hostesses, A. Finnie was at the door, and Jas, Steen was master of cere- monies. Acting on different com- mittees and all working hard for the great success obtained were Mrs. Sutherland, Miss King, Miss Jessie Scott, Mrs. Darton, Mrs. Keith, Mrs. Lawrence, Miss M. E, Eason, Mrs. Viger, Mrs. R. Sey- mour Wright, Mrs. Hearne, Mra. Tabrum and J. Myhill Jones. MIKE O’DOWD PUTS ONE OVER GIBBONS Smashes His Way to Hair Line Decision Before Ten Thou- sand Fans. (Special via G. T. P. Telegraphe.) ST. PAUL, November 22.—Mike O'Dowd retained his title as the champion middleweight boxer of the world when before twelve thousand fans he smashed his way to a hair line decision over Mike Gibbons, in a ten-round con- test yesterday. There was tremendous excite- ment, the fight fans going almost wild toward the end. THE SOUTHERN MAIL CLOSES HOUR LATER Thursday the mail for Vancou- ver and other southern points was closed at 14 instead of 10, This will be the eustom in future. Letters may be mailed up to within an hour of midnight and still eateh the mail, as long as the present sehedule is main- tained. Ladysmith Coal. The best. Prince Rupert Coal Company, Phone 16. ere