TodayxWeather Prlnce Rupert Overcast, calm; barometer, 30:50; temperature, 41, smooth. Vol XXIII.. No. 39. BRITISH PRINCE RUPERT B.C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1932 Catch of Fish From Important Areas Being Limited; Timbered Island And Massett Are Closed toast Divided Into Four Parts Statistical Purposes Close 15 Instead of OTTAWA, Feb. 17: -Under Halibut Treaty between Canada and the United States, the t l - UMiMsnI Viohnfiao f nmmicainn whinh wna nnnnln- . jnU'l JlaliUJIUi A tOllvi ivu vussitsis s v s s iitnwii wt? v js vs ted under the terms of the treaty, today issued new and important regulations affecting the industry. The new regulations will go into effect this year and are a8 follows: k 1. convention waters are divl- nnnnritrrrnnxr lnt0 fur reM- namely: A r KLod 1 1 LK I IN SESSION faited Church Clergy and Lay lie-legates Holding Sprint Meeting W missionary officials of the ch'ir from outside as well iti'. lay delegates, from rar in of the district In atten-') en annual spring meeting t ruirr Rupert Presbytery of the ''I church of Canada convened ...it-moon In First United .. i. lure with Rev. W. II. Olb-: Bella Delia, chairman of the ibv.rry. presiding. Oeneral twin rome before the Presby- r.t include reviewing of the -I the past year, consideration I f nj for the future, fixing of ! r.'; .'inary grants and receiving of :umitice reports. Meetings will bably continue through until . i.v morning. During the course he sessions, members of the bvtcry will be addressed, am-i 'hers, by Rev. Dr. J. Wesley C: :ty Ph D.. M.A.. B.D.. of Toron-v;io w a visitor to the city, se in attendance at the Pres-v sessions Include Rev. Dr. O. Wilson of Vancouver, auperln-i'-nt of missions for British Co-i.liia. Rev. Arthur Bamer of Td-supcrlntendcnt of Indian n.v for Canada; Rev. W. II. in of Bella Bella; Rev. R. C. of the Marine Mission; Rev. Kelly and Dr. MaeLean of i Coola ; Rev. Mr. Fclr of Ocean Rev. Frank Bushf Jeld of An- Rev. Evan Baker of Stewart, Victor Sansum of Port Slmp- ' Rev W. II. Pierce of Port Es- ' ton, Rev. II. T. Allen and C. T., F.nrr of Terrnce; John Ncwick of; ' ' Hon, and Rev. Alfred Wilson 'f Ptince Rupert PASSING OF JOURNALIST "ernard McF.voy Is Dead In Van couver at Age of Ninety VANCOUVER, Feb. 17: Known 0 s the oldest working Journalist In fhc British Empire, Bernard Mc-Evoy. for years a member of the .staff of the Vancouver Province vritlrtg under the pen name of DIo- 'ncs, died yesterday after a week's 'lines with bronchitis. He was 90 vi ms of age, having celebrated his birthday only a few days ago. Ills olumn "Street Corners" In the Sunday Province hadbcen for years ' Popular feature of the paper. ' The bagpipe was In common use umong the ancient Egyptians. SAILORS ISoats to l!c Licensed For Season to End on Jan. February 15 authority of the Pacific1 waters south of the lighthouse on Cape Shoal to Washington State, B ' waters between this point and Cape Spencer in southeastern Alaska, id waters north and west of Cape Spencer and south of (he Alaskan Peninsula and of the Aleutian Islands. D Behrtng Sea. 2. Not more than 2Q.5OQ.0Q0 pound of saleable naUbul may be taken from art B. this rear and not mote than StfMJQM pound Lroay beiakea .fctmAnC.$o tatlon la placed on Areas A and D 3. All halibut fishing vessels will be required to be licensed for statistical purposes and furnish detailed information as to their cat-1 ches. There will be no licence fee. 4. An area in Massett Inlet. Queen Charlotte wands, ana a somewhat larger one off Timbered Island, which have been found to be frequented by Immature halibut have been set apart from all halibut fishing 5. Beginning next year, the annual close season shall end on January 15 Instead of FeWuary 15 as at present. ARRIVE AT BURNS LAKE Party of Sixteen Came in on Last Train From Edmonton For IJablne Tell Objective Deny That Mining Is Purpose of Expedition Arrivals on yesterday s train from the Interior state that a party oi mntMn men arlrved at Burns Lake on the train from Edmonton hMdMi hv Mlckef Brown. They hm.iBht with them a quantity of supplies and plan to transport men and supplies to isolated lakes In the Bablne country by airplane. It will be a flight of about 300 miles. Interviewed at Burns Lake the Interest In mln-r,i party denied any hut stated that they were an .advance construction gang for the purpose of building roans ana coins and cutting trails for a group of Oklahoma hunters and sports men who will operate in wi v.v.-lty of Takla and Thutade Lakes. of M. J. The party was In charge Brown. Tulsa. Oklahoma, and Alvln Loveseth. Edmonton. Two planes are being shipped to uu for assembly and one box car of supplies 1. already there Doubt is expresses " statement of objective and I Uu l tuatlon Is being watched carefully. has n stur-fed The British museum Anaconda measurlnn 29 feet long. KILLED CDC A IfpD K "I LirtlYLilV lij IMPRESSIVE 0 CIub neads lrl Address ... . By Dr. J. - Wesley Brcady of Toronto Two Reformers Dr. Rarnardo and Lord Shaftsbury Form Subject of Visitor's Discourse Sketching the lives and works of the two great British social reor men of the Nineteenth Century- Dr. Bamardo, "the children's champion," and Lord Shaftsbury. "the friend of the common people' r4 t WhIm Rrik&riv nf Tnrnntn. k&uiufat rWWpert upert In the sourse of a lecture tour of Canada under the auspices of the Association of Canadian Clubs, yesterday gave members of the Prince Rupert Oyro Club and several guests one of the most Inspiring luncheon ad dresses which has been heard in Prince Rupert In many a day. Dr. Bready, who is a very fluent and Impressive speaker, illuminated his address In such a way as to make It keenly Interesting. His hearers learned much of Interest regarding the careers of the two great British reformers on both of whose lives Dr. Bready has written authoratlve books following years of research In England. More than two percent of the British stock resident in Canada toady. Dr. Bready declared, consisted of Bamardo children or their des cendants. The speaker told how these once homeless, destitute and forlorn children had been taken Into the "Bamardo homes" and later placed in Canadian farm homes with board of $2.50 per week paid by British benevolence to attend Canadian schools, play as" Canadian children,' work as young Canadians and later take their place In the life of the Dominion not as English oeople but as real Canadians. Dr. Bready told In some detail of how the children were cared for after aekhlnff this country and of the Inspection system which prevented their exploitation or being brought up: In anything but the right way.! From among these "Bamardo cnn-dren" had sprung leaders .In public life as well as In all professional and -business spheres or Canada. Lata than two percent of them had proved failures and the speaker (Continued on paee six.) viOTOIUA SESSION' IS OPENED TODAY VICTORIA. Feb. 17: The fourth session of the seven- teenth legislature of British Columbia opened today with the customary ceremonial af- ler which the Speech from the Throne was presented by Hon. J. W. Fordham-Johnson, Lieu- tenant-Oovernor. It is freely predicted that this will be the final session of this legislature. t NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER hew Hjmm 'regulations are Tomorrow's Tides Thursday, February 18, 1932 High 9:30 a.m. 18:0 ft. 23:06 p.m. 15:9 ft. Low ... 2:45 a.m. 11:6 It. 16:40 p.m. 6:2 ft. AT SHANGHAI BY STRAY SHELLS Insures Eyes The eyes have It" and that's w liy Jili Bennett. Hollywood movlc satellite, Is placing a $100,000 p lcy on them with Lloyds' of London. An optometrist Is givuig J'li s petptrs the once QVes. BIG-V-QTE DESIRABLE Supporters of Provincial Police Take Steps to Get People to Plebiscite Poll Tomorrow Supporters of a continuation of the provincial police system n. Prince Rupert as against reversion to city policing held a meeting last night and took action with a view to getting out as large and representative vote as possible at the plebiscite to be held tomorrow. Quite a larre number of citizens was In attendance at the meeting. It was decided to open a committee room on Third Avenue in the vacant store just west of Mc-Caffery & Collart'n office. A telephone will be installed. Six private cars have been donated by the owners for the carrying of cars will be available throughout the day. Bishop Bunoz is Speaker at New Church Opening Rt. Rev. Emll M. Bunoz D. D.. Bishop of Northern British Columbia and the Yukon, was the preacher a few days ago in Vancouver when the fine new St. Auw' ustlne Roman Catholic Church a Seventl. and Maple Street in the southern city was dedicated . Most Rev. W. M. Duke D. D., Archbishop of Vancouver. The new church when completed will have tost In the neighborhood of $125,000 and Is one of the largest and most handsome In Vancouver. Judge Jacksoity . tjtior', Diesiin South Former Itesldent of Yukon Passes i Away In Vancouver at Age of Eighty-Four VANCOUVER, Feb. 17: Judge Thomas W. Jackson, aged 84, former resident of the Yukon Territory, died here yesterday following a brief illness, For $100,000 GIBSON IS FIRST IN Brought 2,003 rounds of Halibut to Port This Morning Indian Boat Had 950 Pounds The Gibson, Capt. Chris Hen-ricksen, was the first vessel of the regular Prince Rupert halibut fleet to land its catch following the opening of the 1932 season. Forced back to port on account of a burned out bearing, the Gibson came In this morning with 2,000 pounds for which the Bacon Fisheries paid 9c and 6c. Isaac Sankey of I'ort Simpson was also in today with 930 pounds which the Baron Fisheries took at the same price. Kaiser Wilhelm , , Just to take your mind off the j Chinese war we present another I doughty warrior in his 1 i latest pose. Kaiser Wilhelm Is now 72 VANCOUVER WHEAT VANCOUVER. Feb. 17- Wheat, was quoted at 64c! on the local Ex- change today. I Two Bluejackets Dead From Wounds Received While on Wharf Patrol After All Night Bombardment, Chapci Area is Quiet as Cannonading Came to an End Early Thursday Morning SHANGHAI, Feb. 17: Two British bluejackets from tf. M. S. Suffolk M. H. Francis and H. G. Prior today died of wounds suffered when stray shells from the Cha-pei area, where the Japanese and Chinese are engaging in an artillery battle, fell on wharves which they were patrolling. tt Shaken by guns which had bom MURDER CHARGED Colored Man and His Wife Placed Under Arrest For Killing of . Utile Daughter VANCOUVER,. Feb. 17:-John McAdow. coloredand his wife, ElileJ Foster, parents of Bernlce McAdow. aged 6, who died on February 5 from cyanide of potassium poisoning, were arrested last night and booked at police headquarters on charges of murder in connection with the girl's death. A coroner's Jury, which Investigated the death, returned an open verdict last Friday. MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEET United Church Organization Addressed Last Night By Rev. Arthur Barner The Women's Missionary Society of First United Church, meeting last evening at the home of Mrs. J. J. Payne, was addressed by Rev. Arthur Barner, superintendent of Indian Missions of Canada for the United Church, who gave a very in-teresUng talk on work among the natives and revealed some enlightening facts regarding the character, etc. of these people. Rev. II. T. Allen and C. T. Flnter of Terrace were also present at the meeting which was well attended jby members. A vocal solo was ren- dered by Mrs. P. C. Miller. Delicious) refreshments were served by the hostess. KITZEGUCLA . MAN PASSES Late Jonah Russell Well Known Both on Naas and Skeena Rivers SKEENA. CROSSINO, Feb. 17:- Jonah Russell died at Klttegucla on' February 9. -He was well known j both on the Naas River and Skeena i River. Born at Gltlakdamlks .lb' 1804,! thp lata Mr RtKcMI snpnf. IIia the eafly' - ' , part of his life at Alyansh and la- :ter at Kincollth. In 1925 he came to Klttegucla. Many friends from Kltwanga, ; Kitwancool and Hazelton came fori the funeral which was held on Sa- turdav afternoon last The Kltwanga Totem Pole Brass Band took part at the funeral. PRICE: FIVE CENTS out barded Chapel all night, Shanghai was quiet early Thursday morning as the cannonading came to an end. There Is no change in the positions of the two rival forces although Japan has reiterated its de mands that the Chinese retire. BUILDINGS .. -GOING UP Apartment Block to Be Built on Second Avenue and Community Residences on McBrlde Lumber to be used in the construction of a small apartment building for Old Country Interests on the southwest double comer of Second Avenue and First Street and In the building of community residences on McBrlde Street near the comer of Fifth Avenue by John Currlc & Son arrived here from the south yesterday afternoon. Construction of both buildings will commence soon. OFFICERS ARE NAMED .Mrs. C. O. Fricker U Head of I. O. D. E. at Anyox For Ensuing Year ANYOX, Feb. 17: Colllson of Kincollth Chapter, Imperial Order. Daughters of the Empire, here has elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: Honorary Regent, Mrs. J. W. Lang. Honorary First Vice-Regent, Mrs. J. S. Braytield. Regent, Mrs. C. O. Fricker. First Vice-Regent, Mrs. D. R. Lea-royd. Second Vice-Regent Mrs. W. F. Eve. Secretary, Mrs. C. Cundtll. Treasurer, Mrs. F. KydtL, ;; Educatlfaaf Sectary? Mra J. A. McMaster. Echoes secretary, Miss Ormrod. Councillors Mrs. C. Harman, Mrs. C. McLachlan and Mrs. J. Dunn. FURTHER INVESTIGATION, INTO AIR BitpADqASTING. - v OTTAWA. Feb. 17: Further Inquiry Into radio broadcast lng whether tt should be un der private or public control will be made by a Parllamen tary committee. Premier R. B, Bennett stated In the House of 4 Commons yesterday. m Us v it