pare 1 to Jen 1a toa suit Oy this 4 n= 3 Bee + y 4s i ls ) jUL a7 1911 | \ \ nase Orit \Victort@eB! eg NEXT MAILS ue ee se For SouTa F Tweaty-foas “ Princess Royal............ Friday a. m. Ag, THM. MIN, TEMP. BAR. IN. RAIN For NortTu "50.0 42.0 29.992 State of Calitornie, Wednesday, p.m. Formerly The Prince Rupert Optimist — LLL — $$ $$____—_——_ — — — ~~ — — —_—— . — PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., WEDNESDAY, JuNE 14, 1911. Prick Five CENTS VOL. Il, NO. 188 FIRST PASSENGER TY TODAY NEW ZEALAND’S PREMIER WANTS A CLOSER UNION Supplements His Efforts at the Conference by a Speech at the Colonial Institute— Uniform Accident Com- pensation Laws Are Decided Upon. (Canadian Press Despatch) London, June 14.—A plea for closer union of the parts of the Empire was made by Premier Ward of New Zealand at the Colonial Institute last night. He said that a meeting of the emiers once in four years was sot endugh. The present system xcluded 14,000,000 people from ull Imperial citizenship. In the our of peril, he de- lared, neither Great Britain, nor vet children could stand alone. ‘loser union, and especially closer i was a vital strong national for defence sity Uniform Laws Needed During the day the Imperial Conference devoted itself largely to the task of considering uniform laws for the Empire. Resolutions were passed favoring uniformity in the laws relating to accident compensation, and for reciprocal measures regarding the deportation ;of undesirables. The Conference also adopted a lresolution favoring the principle }of Imperial naturalization ustder lan open act with the view of | securing uniformity of recognition jof British citizenship throughout the Empire. Vill be Water Sports, Land Gay Decorations and Bright Music—Energetic Committees Have Taken Charge— Cyril H. Orme is President. Dominion Day sports are to be he summer in the out of door line in Prince Rupert. e event of the enter- new police court room last ta goodly gathering of enthu- $ got together to discuss the mme, and committees were the igements for a well organised carry out ar- Land and Water Sports f be land vents, as we llas approaches brightly and water decorated. * committees appointed consist >ports Committee, ommittee, and Print- Decoration Com- eral A Ge Committee formed to of the *® most « omprehensive members is the interests I for the ™ Otganisers Cryil H. Orme has “ppomted with William God- ret Composing the ommittee are, 3 R, “atty, Rev. W.H McLeod, Rev. Fier Hartman, W. H. Petti- tw, H. F, Sinclair, L. Wanigh, t lremayne, G, W. Nickérson, Cargill, B. Ww, Keeléy, 1, nppen, J. J. Sloan, Av. N,. ak H. Kugler, H. B. Camp; J Prudhomme, §. Q. ane R Harrup, G. V ack, Neil McKay, /M. P, Mb- Mery, J. D, Allen} and R, W. ameron whole of ; Special Committees * OUer special \ committbes ade up as follows: Finagce oMmittee M, P McCaffery, J em atty, W. Vickers ; dD. G "Fie a ie W ater Sports Captaih Mgs- “ve of the SS Lillooet; \W. A. pigrew, | Sinclair, L, Waugh 2 remayne, PF, W. Keeley. ve and H, Rogers, id Sports; J. R, Beatty, Revy IH. Me He, M Lex dl, W, H, Vickers, L. 2 ae Johnson, S. D. Mac- mene * Ha id R W ( aa 8. Be Apen ( r TOuUnds ( ommittee: mme, A, | A. J. Prud- ACKin, McMaster, Dan P, and Dr. McNeill Mung (, : . I ea ald, “mittee: $.D, Mac- %. H, Ne lack, ang Neil Mac 7 bes MINION DAY ATHLETICS BIG PROGRAM PROMISED -|wharf tomorrow evening and ex- ing Sports, Racing, Wrestling, Music Committee: J. S. Gray W. L. Barker and William Godson. Decorations: L. Crippen, W. N. Lailey, A. T. Parkin, Jerry Miller, Fire Chief McInnis, H. W. Blake- jly, A. Ward and T. Trotier. Reception Committee HE BROKE INTO A PEST HOUSE Montreal Man May Get Infect- ed--Scared the Cops Who Arrested Him. (Canadian Press Despatch) Mentreal, June 11,—Albert An- derson, a Montreal man, last night broke into a the small- pox hospital, covered himself with blankets and went to sleep. When shed at arrested and about to be placed in a cell the circumstances be- came known and a panic followed. The the prisoner who was segregated to policeman refused to move a dark room in a cellar. BASEBALL SCORES SDete S-— ASTERESES. Northwestern League Tacoma 8, Seattle 3. Vancouver 6, Victoria 4. Spokane 4, Portland 1. ? National League New York 5, Cincinnati 2. Chicago 5, Boston 4. Philadelphia 2, St. Louis 10 Pittsburg 4, Brooklyn 3. American League St. Louis 0, Philadelphia 6. Cleveland 1, New York 5. Pacific Coast League San Francisco 6, Sacramento 2. Los Angeles 1, Oakland 2. TRAIN LEFT THE C BATTLE IS ON FOR RECIPROCITY Bill was Reported Today With- out Recommendation. Long Seige Expected in the Senate. (Canadian Press Despatch) Washington, June 14.—A long seige, with the battle on closely drawn lines is clearly the fate of the Canadian Rreciprocity bill which was reported in the Senate this morning by the Finance Com- mittee. without recommendation. is certain. Five prospectors going to Hazel- ton in a new gasoline launch which and most Without oars, paddles or mast they were} their engine broke down, As Reception Committee will fact Government Agent J. H. Mc- | : Mullin, ‘also the Mayor, and mem-| bers of the city council Various ideas in relation to the day’s entertainment and the con- of the athletes the various events were discussed ten- tatively, but the work of organisation lies with the energetic venience in main committees appointed, It was emphasised | that all to take part in any of the athletic events in the water sports should give notice at to} either J. R. Beatty at the West-| holme Lumber Co.'s building or| to W. A. Pettigrew. especially those desiring land and once As Chairman at last night’s meeting Cyril H. Orme proved himseif efficient and popular as ever. Picnic Tomorrow! If the weather is good, you may hhave an easy to go to Metlakatla tomorrow evening. The Presbyterian young people are hav- ing several launches ready at the chance tend a cordial invitation to every- body who would enjoy a bonfire, a picnic-supper, with a game of ball on the sand, and a moonlight trip home at ten o'clock. Definite announcement regard- the hour of leaving will be made tomorrow. The ladies are asked to bring the provisions and each gentleman will pay seventy-five cents to cover the cost of the launches. One launch will probably leave at 4 p.m., and the other at 6.15. exact Social and-Personal Mrs. J. S. Cowper will ( receive on Thursday nor again until further notice. not Indoor Basehal!™ a a lefforts to put the engine right, or 8.30 ‘sharp. Admission 25c. wave, and tide. They had brought only enough provisions to take them to Port Essington where tended to stock up for the river had not a single to. drink. trip, and they drop of water A Narrow Escape. Carved Rough Paddles | Out of some iriftyood. floating When off the mouth of the Skeena|A tarpaulin was nailed to a heavy | strip of plank they found, and raised on another beam to do the disabled boat farther help. drive from they had _ in-/|to their paddles the five men took | ferrying. It is a 22-ft. turns the work, and after thirty-six hours’ ‘anxiety managed at LAUNCH AND FOUR MEN RESCUED JUST IN TIME Were Picked up off Digby Island by The Beaver---Engine Broke Down and For 36 Hours They Were Without Food or Drink---Had Made Paddles Out of Driftwood Lake Francis Launch The_five. men are L. B. Gook, left. Prince Rupert last Friday|around, and from bits of plank|owner of the launch and leader of were towed back to the Davis|/from the boat fittings, they con-|the party, G. C. Jordan, Geddell. left entirely at the mercy of wind, /duty as a sail. But with the wind |stocked in case of further mishap. joff shore, the sail only helped|With the launch they are bound | lfor the Francis Lake district. Sticking stubbornly|The boat is to be used there for} work, Well shallow draught for lake jand has an 8 H.P. engine. For | to make progress. At three o’clock| suited for lake or river work the +c | . . . j . ° . . thirty-six hours they drifted out|yesterday morning their plight|launch is not built for sea service, i in the sound suffering from hunger thirst, and making anxious and to propel the boat otherwise. Stro- ng tides run there, and the launch was drifted off shore steadily. was seen, and they were towed | and there can be no doubt that had | into the shelter of Digby Island by the launch Beaver. From all rough Skeena, |the weather been jthis week-end off the As was expected, it was reported Both favorable and adverse views have been expressed, and a long siege Jim wharf yesterday after a miserable |trived uncouth paddles chopped Burke, G. Teasdale, and F. A , G. asdale, < PMA. dangerous experience. |into rough shape with jack knives. | _ ; ; & i They left this morning jand sail, and plenty of water | launch of} SAILORS IN BOSTON WILL NOT JOIN THE STRIKE Such is the Statement Made By The Secretary of The International Seamen’s Union at That Port--Strike Proclamation is Posted on the Antwery Docks (Canadian Press Despatch) Boston, June 14.—The seamen on British ships now in the United States will not strike in response to the call which was issued in England yesterday calling on all seamen to go on strike June 18th. The statement that they will not strike is given on the authority of the Secretary of the Inter- national Seamen's Union. Manifesto Issue Antwerp.—The Seamen’s Union have posted manifestoes over the waterfront here proclaiming a gen- eral strike of seamen calling on all seamen to join in the great strike. This taken with the proclamation of the Southampton Seamen's Un- ion is accepted as evidence that the long talked of general strike of sailors is to take place. A HEROINE'S DEATH Eliza Hicks Died in Trying to Save Her Brother London, June 11.—In an effort to save the life of her brother Warren, who was overcome by gas in a well in Westminster township today, Eliza Hicks was asphyxiated in the well along with her brother. Known Members of the Chaplain of the Order buried this afternoon. ated with the Tsimpsean } son, Senior Warden, and J. Chris- j}tiansen, Secretary of the Lodge, | took charge of the funeral arrange- lments and cabled the Secretary lof the Unity Lodge, Adelaide, to }communicate with any of Captain | Smith's relatives there. Funeral Service | The funeral service was held there they were towed over to/it would have swamped and the | jn the Anglican Church at 1 p.m the Davis wharf where their en- gine was repaired. | party would probably have drown- j ed. i DAY OF PROMISE SEES FIRST REAL TRAINS | At half-past twelve the members | of the Tsimpsean Lodge convened jat the Masonic .Hall, and _ pro- }ceeded to the church where Rev. | Mr. James, Chaplain of the Lodge, lread the funeral services. After- |wards the coffin was taken by In Business-like Style But With An Enthusiastic Send Off The First Passenger launch to Garden Island for inter- Train Pulls Out For Copper River One Hundred Miles East. Today marks an epoch in the history of the Grand Trunk Rail- way\and of Frince Rupert. The first \passenger train Eastbound from |the Pacific Coast terminal pplled out with clang of bell and hissing blast of steam at one p.m. A Tod of the live citizens of Prince Rupert gave the train a sdnd \pff at the wharf depot, where beforf\ long will be built the per- or railway station. Numbers the \livest live boarded the ‘train to make the first trip, fpr tickets were on sale on board ds well asjat the G. T. P. booking Office. Trusty Railway Men o ones Engine 103 had the honor of haulifg the first trainload of booked passengers. In charge of the engine was Driver E. Nehring, senior engine driver on the moun- tain division of the G, T. Pa servant of the company of long}. standing and valued reliabili and experience. Taking care of the train and passengers was Qpon- ductor E. Chesley, senior qon- ductor for the mountain divisipn, another trusted employee of company's. To these two General Superinetendent Mehan @ me confidently assigned thier of honor. No display of bunting was made in connection with the train, but there was a gay and festive air about the starting all the same. Railway men and citizens alike realise that this train heralds the coming great estday of all when the first transcontinental train is saluted. Today's train took for the first 100 miles up river about 200 The train was made up of two passenger cars, brake van, General Superintendent Mehan's private car, and several freight cars. It pulled out at one p.m. and was scheduled to reach Copper River shortly after nine tonight. A number of far as Inverness from which point a steamer was available to take them back to Prince Rupert this ~“ posts passengers. citizens went as evening. End of Season Sale For three days we will offer what is left of our Spring Millinery goods at ridiculously small prices to clear. We aim to have all new goods for each season, For prices see our windew.—Hamlin & Co., SOME CHAMPION LOCAL BOWLERS Prince Rupert's All Star Team Shows Internationa! Cham- pionship Form. In a match between the G, T. P. composed of Stenstrom, Franke, MeMillan, burg, beat the G. T. P. team by 2730 to 2610. The G. T. team was composed of Messrs Crandall, Melville, Holtby, Mader and Edy. In making the score of the all-star team made a only beaten by one team in the great Canadian Bowling Tourna- ment, in Toronto last year, when 1e Dominions captured the cham- plenship with a score of 2783. They easily exceeded the score of \the Detroit Samaritans, the runfers-up in that event, who mafle a score of 2693. The G.T. P. team with their score of 2610 was cGoaly beaten by eight teams in Morrison and 2730 score sxchange Block. ~*~, the whole torunament, |ment, accompanied by members ‘of the Masonic fratermity. Due | Masonic rites were observed throu- | ghout the services. | Pall Bearers Many of those who knew the \late Captain Smith attended his ifuneral. As pall bearers Messrs. J. G. Scott, J. E. Gilmore, E. A. Morrison, A. J. Morris, | George Tite, and Dr. H. E. acted bowling team, and an_ all-star Tremayne. Members of the City team of local bowlers, the all-stars,} Police Force who knew the de-| bi-annual state convention of the | ceased best are unfortunately at aes ; Victoria attending the strike trial, but Chief Vickers attended on behalf of the Force. MAT WELLS WINS AGAIN +} This Time the British Ligh weight Beat Pat Moore Philadelphia. With Masonic honors the body of the late Captain Tom Smith of the city police department was Deceased was a member of the Unity Ma- sonic Lodge of Adelaide, South |with supplies, long oars, a mast |Australia. He had not been associ- Ma- sonic Lodge, Prince Rupert, but as soon as they were informed that he was a Mason, J. H. Thomp- WITH MASONIC HONORS CAPT. SMITH WAS BURIED Funeral to Garden Island Was Attended by Many Well Craft—Rev. W. G. James Conducted the Services PRUDHOMME CASE HAS BEEN ARGUED License Commissioners Appeal was Heard by the Court of Appeals Yesterday. (Special to the Daily News) Victoria, June 14.—The appeal of the License Commissioners of the City of Prince Rupert against the decision of Mr. Justice Clement renewing the license of A. J. Prudhomme for the Savoy Hotel was argued before the Court of Appeal yesterday afternoon. The judges were Chief Justice Mac- donald, Mr. Justice Irving, Mr. Justice Martin and Mr. Justice Galliher. Mr. C. M. Craig ap- peared for the License Commis- sioners and Mr. C. M. Woodworth opposed on behalf of Mr. Prud- homme. Judgment was reserved, but ow- ing to the urgency of the case it is likely that the court will give judgment within a few days: Do you like do, call @ ’ in the Empres. good Tea? If you : ery Lunch atre basement FORESTERS' CONVENTION |Catholic Order is Now in Ses- sion in Spokane—Delegates From B. C. (Canadian Press Despatch) Sopkane, June Catholic Order of Foresters opened here this morning, there being twenty-two officers and delegates present from Washington, Idaho and British Columbia. For a good custom made suit go to Rudnick & Sweder, Helgerson Block Basement, Sixth street, (Canadian Press Despatch) Boston, June 14.—Before a big crowd of Boston sports, Mat Wells the champion lightweight boxer | of England, was given the de- cision last night over Pat Moore twelfth round. Wells made a good showing all through contest. \ Where to Go EMPRESS THEATRE, Second Ave.: Pictures and Music, 7.30 p.m. MAJESTIC THEATRE, Third Ave; Pictures and songs, 7.80 p.m. of Philadelphia, at the end of the | PHENIX THEATRE, Second Aveuue: Pictures and musie, 7.30 p.m. the | AUDITORIUM, Sixth Avenue; Indoor Base ball, Premier Hotel team vs, Crescents, 8 p,m. 14.—The sixth * a ¥ aett i