II v. jnced that the government had tied up under court approximately $1,250,000 of property belonging to and others who are being sued for alleged huge li- operatlon. Thf. M'.ure was ordered by "iidfe Jeremiah Neterer ' failed to appear for ! on federal Orand Jury Small Ontario Boy Drowns In Shallow Pool GAT. 7 On; Aug 21 fs son of Mr and Mrs V. ufd. was'drowned In two f" tavr in an outside cistern Halibut Arrivals At-r cr 4 f c T V C G; c r Summary sr 44.000 pound. 6.8c and 4c. an 49.000 pound. ' 5 5c and 4 8c. American 6.6c 4.6c "1 000. Pacific, 6.8c and 4c. 14.500, Royal 6.7c and 4c It 500 Atlln, 6.6c and 4c. ; : 000. Pacific, 6.6c and 4c. Canadian Biker. 6,000. Edmunds ti 2c and 4.8c. 1 000. Cold Storage. 4.6c and P OOO. AUin. 5.7c and 5c. ik 18,000. Cold Btorage. 5.6c T 5.000. Edmunds At Walker. u:.'' 4.8c Jhc funeral of the late Benjamin cfcon whow dcath occurred on JJay in the Prince Rupert den-Hospital, took place this morn-8 irom tho chanel of Havner Delegates Here From Interior For Convention Following are the delegate from various Interior points who arrived on vsterdav afternoon's train to attend the annual convention of I the Associated Boards of Trade of Frederick. 'Central British Columbia which opened this morning at the city council chamber: Smarter L. 11. Winw, presi dent of the Associated Hoards of Trade of Central British Columbia; Otof Ilanaon M P.. 8. J. Mayer and Don Sutherland. Prince Oeotie W. L. Armstrong and Harry Bowman. Vanderhoof J W. It. Day. Oeorge Ogaton. secretary of the Associated Boards of Trade of Central British Columbia, and W. J Rime. Telkwa F. M. DockrUl. Terrace E T Kenney MLA, N Sherwood and Capt. J B. Colthurst. Wheat Prices Winnipeg October. December. M 4. May. JB9 Chicago September. 1.04V. December. 1.05. SQUADRON OF TWELVE PLANES FLYING FROM SITKA ARRIVES TODAY United States Navv Aircraft Left Old Shortly ltefore Noon TodayMine Sweepers Arrived Last Night arriving in Prince m a fmir-nav visit here, leav ing on Saturday In continuation of their flight south. . . .... .In,rnft ttlK tVO PARTY SAW WHITE BEAR Local Fithinc Party Encounters Urstu Kermodll at Princess Royal Island Harry Ward, Mr. Hubert Ward, Miss nianche Curtln, Miss Olive Van Cooten and Mr. Ward's little sister, when fishing at Indian Hirer on Princess Royal Iiland last week, saw one of the white bears, Ursus Kerntodil, standing just across the creek from them. It was white with the exception of a brown strip from the point of Its nose over Its forehead and down the back. The bear stood for some time only a few yards away and the party was able to examine It closely. Unfortunately, they had no camera, PROGRESS ! IS SLOW! Capture of Labatt Kidnappers Appears to be no Closer Police Are Silent . TORONTO. Aug. 21: Capture of the kidnappers who "snatched" John Labatt, wealthy London brew er last Tuesday and released him near Toronto sixty-five hours later appears no nearer following a week-end of Intense police activity With John Labatt silenced by threat of death If he talks, police clamped down a tight censorship on their aclvitles last night and looked to the Canadian underworld for help In finding the millionaire brewer's kidnappers. Provincial authorities have communicated with police of Detroit where Chief of Detectives Fred W. Frchm is In possession of evidence concerning the make-up of the kidnap band. PLEDGES REJECTED Premier Bennett Refuses to Bad.' Up Henry Election Promises; Confers With Hepburn OTTAWA, Aug. 21: In a conference with Premier Mitchell Hep burn which lasted from 10:30 yes terday morning until 1:30 In the afternoon. Premier R. B. Bennett refused to acknowledge the Domln ton's liability for one-third of the before election pledges of the for mer Henry ministry of the province Alaska Capital , of Ontario which cost over $14 000.000. Premier Hepburn reported at the conclusion of the conference on the relief question that every aspect of Twelve United States Navy amphibian flying boats, in relief was discussed and an agree-command of Lieutenant Commander n, mentis hoped for. their way back to their base at San Diego after an cxpedi-! - "on totho Alaskan Peninsula during the past montn, nop- Ml Wh A N 'off from Sitka, Alaska, in relays of three starting at UlUrUlj lithiH morning and, travelling at a speed of about IN M D s mmiEij TODAY H eighty miles nn hour, commenced; PRICE nt 3 0"cloCk this altcrnoon. mcy , packers In Canada Expecieu io ray undertaker tn ,.iri.,. n. Ranrinmar oaHniAr nnd ana ni""-1"' Avocet ?u,!ry 1'alhmrr.r. mi...,-' mmiiui nf Hunt. Robblns U. B. VIUim:in j - .. .. .. . . .... i.ii.h i...., i i.i pnttimtinrt rnmrnana Ol 01 rirn iintiis I ' T nnrl me nn unci . tn .- - More as Result of Shortage Across the Line Todays Weather Tomorrow's Tides wm pita-'! Rupert Cloudy, lit High .14:45 a.m. 18.; ft. - hf.it wind; barometer, 3 23:34 p.m. 212 It. t -pcrature. 60; sea smooth. y6 UA, High . 6:23 sun. 33 it. 17:30 p.m. 7.4 ft NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER v. XXZ' No 194, PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1934 PRICE: FIVE CENTS HENRY REIFEL FORFEITS BAIL BOND HUGE CONSIGNMENTS OF SILVER ARE BEING SHIPPED Vancouver Distillery Magnate Fails to Put In Court Appearance Over Million Dollar of His and Other Defendants' Property Has Been Tied Up By United States Authorities SEATTLE, Aug. 21: (CP) While the $100,000 bond of nv : Keifcl sr. of Vancouver, Canadian distillery mag- -iff. was beinir forfeited here yesterday, federal officials When Hitler Was Among the Crowd Twen yrr mas . .. vac diffe-er-m as t,hij ptrture proves Made Augus 2 i9i4 i i.nw Ad.Jph Iliac? a. in emargement' In the crowd :h: janur. --hr squaw Ir Mur.:;:h uheerin news that Germany tut declare war on Russu. Twenty year- later to the day. Adolph Hitler became undispute i dictator of Germany. CONVENTION OF ASSOCIATED BOARDS OF TRADE IS UNDER WAY IN PRINCE RUPERT TODAY The purely formal part of the work of the convention of the Associated Boards of Trade of Central British Column bia took place this morning at the opening session in the city council chamber with President L. B. Warner of Smi-thers in the chair. The president spoke of the value of the association in the past and suggested that its usefulness might be greater In the future tnann in Uie past. It was an attempt to Kenney Mijv. of Terrace and Q. W. correlate the acUvtUes of the lndl- Nlckerson 0f Prince Rupert, vidual boards in order to give them N shen..ood and a. Brook tbank greater Influence. He regretted that were appointed auditors. Stewart was noi represented duv n H 0rm. and cantaln J. B. Col- the secretary explained that the thurst comprise the credenUals PortUnd Canal centre had been hit commmee, hard by the depression and was After app0intment of corn-only now In process of recovering. mlltees adjournment was takenoin- had shown considerable inter-, They , 2 n m est In the proceedings but could noti this year send a delegate. ! Vice-President C V. Evltt of the ! Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce and City Commissioner W. J. 1 Alder both officially welcomed the delegates from outside points. They , felt that all matters of vital importance would have their whole-; hearted support. I Mr. Warner spoke appreciatively, of the interest taken In the work of the association by Commissioner Alder. The question of whether publicity should be given to resolutions be fore they had been passed on by the committee was discussed and It was decided not to give them to the press until after the committee had reported. However, Captain J. B. ColthUrst of Terrace managed to explain that one of the Terrace re solutions asked for the removal of the headquarters of the game department from Vancouver to Prince Rupert. The board had operated at a loss of $12,000 last year. Another OTTAWA, Aug. 21: Increase by resolution was one providing for 'packers of meat is the making of agricultural educa United !! Ti! States I NM .v mine mine ' T sweepers epcri p In the price r compuhoryi ..... , , ,u tt..i,i rm,- ..tt... r,r..u SUlt 01 Hie removal uy UK- na' icwuuuim .uiiiiuimrt: cult- oi.i.. - ii.. ir,ritt nn Vinv nnri fed st.ttji nf W I. Armstrontr nf Prlnrp ' " " " . Kon I,.:.'"" un"r. Marvin n. nnti ,'-,- o the nrevalllng shortage Oeorge. J. W. II. Day of Vander- Ifa,.. "uuc" KVdd. .Olid Charles Ll.-ut Blmlgctl u :" " " 4n I hoof. hoof. F. F. M. M. Dockrlll Dockrlll of of 3 B Dycr offlciaui. ' at. 5 3dto evcnlnB frorrt Juncnu; v Telkwa, E. T. Four Million Is Estimated Damage By Hail This Year WINNIPEG. Aug. 21 -Normal Z" conditions have returned to theg prairie provinces after a hailstorm : u which slashed and battered crops. 'R bringing this year's loss from hall In the western provinces to more than $i,uuu.uuu. PARIS NEWSPAPER SAYS 1IINDENBURG NOMINATED Fifty Million Dollars Worth of White Metal Exported by Shanghai This Amount Sent Out Over Week-End to London and New York, Total Shipments For August to Date Being Nearly $100,000,000 j SHANGHAI, Aug. 21: (CP) Silver consignments va-I lued at $50,000,000, the heaviest volume of the white metal i to flow from China this year, were shipped to London and New York over the week-end by the Shanghai banks. Since August 1 nearly $100,000,000 worth of silver has been ex-i ported from China. ENLARGING DEFENDER AIR FORCE DEFEATED I Britain Said to be Planning to As sume Command of Air Over South China Coast Ontario Chosen OTTAWA. Aug. 21: Premier Mitchell Hepburn yesterday an nounced the appointment, of Major Fred H. Honeywell, prominent Ot tawa lawyer, as official drainage and gas referee lor Ontario, sue-; ceedlng Oeorge F. Henderson K.C of Ottawa. Prominent Lawyer w EX.KA1SER SUCCESSOR " 5 PARIS. Aug. 21 The Paris newspaper Le Solr charged a yesterday that the will of the a late President Paul von Hln- denburg of Germany had been jj falsified so as to eliminate a recommendation that the for- w mer Kaiser Wllhelm II should S succeed him. " . . . . Of Regina Passes I His Philanthropy. Succumbs After Long Illness REGINA. Sask., Aug. 21: Edwin Jackson, aged 54, prominent barrister and well known for his philanthropy In this city. Is dead after a serious Illness of two months' duration. Conewago of Rochester Wins First Race of Two For Canada's Cup at Rochester SHANGHAI. Aug. 21: Naval ROCHESTER. N.T.. Aug. Sir-authorities at Hong Kong have an-(Conewago of the Rochester Yacht nounced extensive plans for the en-! Club defeated Invader II. defender larging of the British air force sta- j ot Canada's Cup, yesterday in the Uoned there with a view to secur-! first race of a series by two min ing command of the air over the utes, fifteen seconds, making the south China coasts. rst time of tow hours and three minutes for the course. New Drainage And Alcohol Smuggling Gas Keteree tor j Probe is Started Believed Canadian Officers May Be Involved in Trafficking Into United States NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, Aug. 21: Investigation Into charges of alleged smuggling of alcohol from the United States into Canada has been opened and It Is stated that Canadian officers may be Involved. 4 MUSSOLINI MEETING SCIIUSCIINIGG TODAY ' ROME. Aug. 21: Premier Benito Mussolini Is to Forl expected Edwin Jackson. Well Known v assure unanceiior nun scnus- t chnlgg of Austria, of the active and united support of Italy, France and England for Aus- trlan Independence when the two statesmen meet today In Florence. Tonight at Exhibition Building Showing for the first time tn Canada, direct from Chicago World's fair, the Animatophone ' under the direction of P. F. Collin of the Pacific MUk.Co.. with the latest In talking pictures Including Stephen Foster's Melodies. Johnny Welsmuller (this Is rated as the most amazing picture ever filmed . Phil Cook (the man with the thousand voices), Mickey Mouse and many others. Flower Show Kincolith Orchestra Dancinp lialapno's Orchestra v Admission, 25c; Children, ISc Wednesday's Program Port Simpson Day 1:30 PJLBaseball. Port Simpson vs. Cedarvale. 4:30 PALFootball, H. M. S. Danae vs. Native All-8tars Port Simpson Band In attendance 6:30 Baseball, Terrace vs. Prince Rupert. 8 PAL Home Oas Optimists in two hours of vaudeville show. Carnival attractions each night.