i Today sTVeather Tomorrow'sTides mm High - 2:40 a.m. 19.8 It. rrince Rupertr-Cloudy, light 15:45 pjn. 18.0 It hi northerly wind; barometer, 29.98; Low 9:30 ajn. 3.0 It. temperature, 53; sea smooth. 21:33 pan. 8.4 It. NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER Vol. XXIV.. No. 138. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1934 PK1CE: FIVE CKNTB 11 M1N mum Terrific Toll And Widespreai Caused by Catastrophe in Afghanistan and Baluchistan Today Believed to be Worse Than That Which Visited Bimar Province in January CALCUTTA, June 14: (CP) An earthquake apparently worse than the disaster of January in Bimar Pro vince shook Afghanistan and Baluchistan early today. Onlv the most meagre reports are so far available but they indicate that there has been a terrific toll of life. The disturbance interfered with com munication services which, at best, are none too good. Today's Stocks (Cuurta.y B O JoXu-on Co.) Vancouver Alexandria. .04 Vi- IJayvlcw. .01 ft-U. C Nickel. 1X18. Hig MlMOurl. .284. Bralome. 14.45. Bridge River Con, 23. II. It X.. 1.02. Hultc I. X. I .10. Caribou Gold. 122. Dunwell. .28. , Dcnlonla. .61. Georgia River. .0tv Oolconda. .49 iak. Hercules. .Ofl'i. Indian. .03 aki. Meridian. .U'a-Morning Star, 2C. Nattve Son. .03. National Silver. .03. Noble Hve. .09. Tend Oreille. .70. rorter Idaho. .03V4. Premier. 1J3. RccvVs McDonald, .15. Reward. fftH. llrno. AW Silver Crtt, .034. Salmon Ookl. .18. Taylor Bridge. .70. Wayside. 58. Whitewater. .05. Wavprly Tangier. .014-United Empire. 16. Toronto Central Patricia. "0. Chlbougamau. .14 4-Lee Oold. 12. Granada. .62. Inter. Nickel. 26.40. Macassa, 2.55. Noranda. 43.75. Shcrritt Oordon. 1.05. Slsco. 2 30. Thompson Cadillac. .47 Ventures. .92. Lake Maron. .09. Teck Hushes. 0.65. Sudbury Basin. 1.69. Columarlo. .31. Smelter Oold. .35. Can. Malartlc. .53. Little Long Lac. 5.45. Bagamac. .11. Stadacona. .42. Maple Leaf. .35. Pickle Crow. 1.72 (ask). ' Long Lac Lagoon, .44. Manitoba At Eastern. .23, Murwood. .38 Task). Dome. 43.00. Holllnger. 17.65. Bell. 1.18!,. C P. It.. 154. II. Walkers. 37'4, Can. Industrial Alcohol,-11. Brew Corporation, OTa. New York U. B, Steel. 42'.'4. General Motors, 32s8. American Can, 07'ii. Allied Chemicals. 1404. U. S. Smelting, 128. MONTH K A I i- N K W YORK KXCHANisK MONTREAL. June 14: The British pound sterling was quoted at $4.WVa on the local foreign exchange market yesterday and the United 8tates dollar at 89 3-32c. NEW YORK, June 14: The British pound sterling closed at $5.04 yesterday, huving stiffened up from $a.U4J, in- the last couple of hours. Tlie Ciumdlnii dollar moved from $1.00 20-32 to close $1.00 15-16. oJfyip. 2v Earthquake is city for nor widespread destruction, and DISCIPLINE on In DISCUSSED ed Superintendent of Penitentiaries And Minister of Justice Are In Conference OTTAWA. June 14:--Oeneral D. M. Ormond, superintendent of penitentiaries, was in conference with Hon. Hugh Guthrie, minister of Justice, yesterday with regard to alleged lack of discipline in Ports-mouth Penitentiary at Kingston where there have been disorders of late. ENDEAVOUR BOOM WEAK Defect in British Challenger to Be Itemed led Before She Departs For United States PORTSMOUTH. Eng.. June 14: Weakness In the boom of the Endeavour. America's Cup challenger, was discovered in the Initial trial races yesterday but it will be reme died before the ship sails for Uni ted State to take part in the races. Many Lose Mental Balance in Peace No Less Than Half Dozen Have Lost Their Sanity Within Fortnight In North Divisional headquarters of the provincial police here have been advised that during the past couple of weeks, no less than half a dozen persona have been adjudged Insane In the Peace River Block and ordered sent to mental hospital. Large Contingent Off to Far North Trnnners. Trader. Miners ana - - I ' Others Leave Edmonton lor Mackenzie River EDMONTON, June 14: A large contingent including clergymen, miners, trappers, traders, mission nrles and others left here on Tues rtnv for Fort McMurray whence they will proceeo to various points down the Mackenzie River as far as Aklavik for the summer. Today's Weather Hazelton Cloudy, calm. CO. smithers Part cloudy, calm mild. Burns Lake Clear, calm. 5J. Terrace Cloudy, calm, 52. Alyansh-Cloudy, calm, 54. Anyox Raining, calm, 45. Stewart Raining, calm, 45. Divisional headquarters of the nrovlnclal police here have been .idvlxwi of the fining at Stewart In up ihe sum of $26 with option of one ut monili imprisonment, or Edith Nor els on u iliiirg"' ' f drunkeunrs.1 PIANIST IS HEARD HERE Alberto Guerrero Delights Large Audience at United Church Last Night First United Church was well filled last evening with musical people who gathered to hear the recital given by Alberto Guerrero, well known pianist, who Is In the conducting the examinations the Toronto Conservatory of Music. For an hour and a half Sc Ouerrero delighted his audience with selections from the master and the time seemed all too brie' Seldom has Prince Rupert been &o favored as on this occasion. k The recital was under the aus pices of the music teachers of the city, the arrangements being made their behalf by Miss Way. City Commissioner W. J. Alder. Introducing the visitor, explain that It was a great privilege for Prince Rupert to be Included in the Conservatory of Music territory. These recitals were held annually for the purpose of defraying the cost and he was glad to see so many present. It was a great thing in these days of Jazz for the young?r generation to be given an opportunity to receive a musical education. The program was as follows: "Prelude. Choral et Fugue" t Cesar Franck). "Carnival" (Schumann). I "Ballade In A Flat" (Chopin). "Polonaise in A Flat" (Chopin). 'Liebestraum" (Liszt). "Natla Waltz" "DohnannyO. "Serenade" lAlbdtlz). 'Ballet" Glazounow. "Oardens Under the Rain" and Firework!" Debussy t. TO SURVEY EDUCATION Far-Rcachlng Chances in Leels-lature Planned Major II. B. King Technical Adviser VICTORIA, June 14: (CPi Tnetne night as well as documents of most comprehensive survey of Brl-, the United States Navy's specif ica-tlsh Columbia's educational syt- tlons for "Explosive D." This report tern In the history of the province j is as a foundation for what are ex- pectcd to be far-reaching changes j in the legislative set-up of the scheme next year will be launched j on July 1. Hon. Dr. George M. Weir. minister of education, announces, j Major It. B. King, principal oi Kitsllano High School, Vancouver, will a:t as technical adviser tor the investigation, It was also announ ced. Uncle of Local Teacher is Hurt J. n. Maguire, Salmon Arm Ran- rher, Badly Injured When Gored by Bull SALMON ARM. June 14: J. B. Magulre, well known pioneer rancher of this district, was badly In jured when gored by a bull on his farm on Tuesday. The Injured man Is an uncle of Miss Margaret Magulre. member of the teaching staff of Booth Memorial School here. i Missing Japanese Consular Agent Is baid to be Alive' NANKING, China, June 14:-Chtncse authorities claim that HI-' dekal Kumamoto, Japanese consular agent, was found alive In a cave yesterday after having been missing for four days. He went Into hiding and planned suicide because of a scolding for carelessness, It is asserted. Japanese authorities had 'suggested that Kumamoto might .have been kidnapped by the Chin - ce. BIG FIGHT TONIGHT TO BE BROADCAST NEW YORK, June 14: The fifteen-round title bout tonight between Primo Camera, world's heavyweight boxing champion, and Max Baer, the California challenger, will be broadcast by the National Broadcasting Co. starting at about 6 pjn. Pacific Standard Time. Seats In the first ten rows have been selling for up to $65. Camera is a two to one favorite In the betting. HERRIDGE IS ON JOB . Canadian Minister Trying to Ex tend Canadian Markets in United Stales OTTAWA, June 14: -Hon. W. D. Herridge. Canadian minister to Washington, is again canvassing the possibilities of extending trade agreements with' the United States following new authority with which President Franklin D. Roosevelt has been clothed by Congress to negotiate trade treaties. However, prospects are not considered favorable owing to the limited term of the President's office and also the limited Canadian Imports required by the United States. EXPLOSIVES ON FLIGHT, ers will be placed. From there the; Rumor In Connection With Crash x. o. D. E. and members of ths Ca-' Of New York to Buffalo riane jnadlan Legion will proceed to Fair-Being Investigated iview Cemetery where the Decora- j ; LIBERTY. N.Y.. June 14: It Is ! reported that E. W. B. Bader. one of the victims of the New York to Buf-j talo airplane crash in the Catsklll j Mountains at the end of last week, I carried a quantity of chemicals on being Investigated In connection with the lnauest. : D AD TFM QT DUlY JEill 01 a IS WINNER ; Booth Memorial School is Defeated 3 to 2 in Junior League Bordep Street School defeated Booth Memorial School by 3 goals to 2 In a keenly contested Junior League football fixture last evening. Playing unhlll but with the wind in its favor, the Borden team attacked the opposing goal during the greater part of the llrst half. O'Neill soon tested Krause and Gu-llck shot from a fine centre by Monkley but the Booth goalie was in splendid form and could not be beaten. Booth broke away and Holkestad was almost through but 'Wllllscroft and Roma vere safe. A fine run by Monkley brought the ball back and Currle drove oven the bar. Smith centred well and finally O'Neill scored the opening goal for Borden. Borden tried hard to In-I crease Its lead but Eastman and (Brown cleared well and Krause could not be beaten, Trench Plane Is UlglllwU lllgll 111 Air at Kingston KINGSTON, Ont.. June 14: An slrplane. which may have been the Joseph Lebrlx, carrying the trans- Atlantic French fliers, Capt, Mau rice Rossi and Lieut. Paul Codos, on a flight from Montreal to Chicago, was sighted-here shortly after noon yesterday flying high In a southerly .direction. MANY ARE IN FIELD Total of 167 Candidates Running For 51 Saskatchewan Seats Farmer-Laborite Disqualified REGINA, June 14: (CPI A total of 167 candidates have been nomi- . . , .-J 1- CI n fn thn Saskatchewan provincial election next Tuesday. Premier J. T. M. Anderson's co-operative (Conservative government has named 44 Conservative and eight Independent candidates. In addition, there are fifty Liberal, fifty-three Farmer-Laborite and eight Independent candidates In the field. J. L. Phelps, Famur-Laboritf andidate in Melfort. was dlsquall-led i on the grounds of Irregularity oe In connection with the signature of his nomination papers. He Is appealing to the courts with a view to getting back in the running. LEGION H0LQS REGULAR MEET Arrangements For Decoration Day Made New Members Admitted At the regular monthly meeting of the Canadian Legion, British Empire Service League, last eve-! nlng. President J. Prccce In the 1 chair, final arrangements for the 5-Decoration Day. arranged by Queen I Mary Chapter. Imperial Order, Daughters of the Empire, were com pleted. The members of the I. O. D. j E. will leave their hall and will pro-! ceed to the-eenutaph where TloV- j j tion Day service will be htld. : j Applications for regular membership from W. Barton, T. Barton, Angus Mclver, G. Van dcr Wouden and F. Warne were apprpved and from W. Goldbloom as no.''otar; club member. Letters of congratulation from a Olof Hanson MP. and Robeit Mac- in nicol, provincial secretary of the Canadian Legion, on the successful opening of the building were re- jeived. . The provincial convention is being held this week at Portland and busy time is anticipated by thei delegates who attend. The Dcmln- ion president Is in attendance. Appreciation of the splendid way In which the Woman's Auxiliary furnished the building and assisted In the opening ceremony was expressed. Lieut. Col. S. P. McMordle D.S.O. wrote, thanking the branch for Its wonderful send-eff, a tribute that would eve be very dear to him. Card of Thank The relatives of the late William i Shrubsall desire to express" appre : elation for expressions of sympa thy, Including many beautiful floral tributes, which were received 1 during their recent bereavement. FJowcrs were sent by the fol lowing: Mother, Sisters ond Brother, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Unwin and Jack. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shrub sall and family (England). Horace Shrubsall and family, . Alfred Shrubsall. Gladys, Edith and Lily Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs, Robert Shrubsall and family. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wermlg. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Nickerson, Edmunds tt Walker Ltd.. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Kemp. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Yager. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Stiles, Prince Ilupert Pioneers' Association, Mr. und Mrs. M. F. Nickerson and family. Selline Unsettles Stock Mart Late in Afternoon NEW YORK. June 14: -Aftrmonn selling unsettled the stock market list yesterday after gains of fractions to more than one point had been established la the" forenoon. France Seeks New War Debt Deal In Notes to U.S. State Department Paris Expresses Its Desire of Cominj? to Some Revised Arrangement Suitable to United States German Moratorium on Young and Dawes Plans WASHINGTON, D.C., June 14: (CP) Great Britain, Italy, Poland, Pvoumania, Hungary and France have now officially infoinied the Department of State that they will not make war debt instalment payments due tomorrow, Prance, in giving notice that it was not able to pay the debt instalment, intimated that it was prepared to seek a w debt agreement which might . acceptable to both countries. German Mo.-atorium BERLIN, June 14: CP The Jerman government today declared a moratorium on payments un-er the Young and Dawes plans. COMMERCIAL GRADS RETAIN THEIR TITLE EDMONTON. June 14: (CP) E dmonton Commercial i.i Grads. international women's haskrthaH rhamnion sir, ! 1923. retained their title Wed- ncsday night by defeating Tulsa. Okla., Stenographers In the third straight game 48 to 41. MRS. DI0NNE TAKES REST Relapse in Condition of Mother of Quintuplets is Denied CORBEIL, Ont. June 14: (CPt the Dominion Companies Act pas-I Rumors that Mrs. Ollva Dlonne, sed by the House of Commons on mother of the famous quintuplets, June 1 with only minor amend- has suffered a relapse have been physician, who says Mrs. Dionne, after having been allowed to get up few days ago. Is now being kept bed again for rest All five girls, he states further, are well andi steadily gaining weight. PUCK STAR SUCCUMBS Charlie Gardiner, Ace Netmlnder Of Chicago Black Hawks, Dies i Of Nephritis ) WINNIPEG. June 14: (CP) I Rushed to hospital In a state of coma. Charlie iunucK uarainer, peerless ace netmlnder of the world's champion Chicago Black Hawks hockey team, died yesterday following a hemorrhage of the brain and nephritis. He was thirty; years of age. Bonuses Given By ; Eaton's to Meet i Legal Wage Mark; OTTAWA. June 14:-Of 1.155 wo - ! men employed on piecework In the , T. Eaton Co. factories at Toronto, forty-five percent earned less than a legal wage and were given a bo-1 nus of $1.82 to meet the wage law, It Is reported. Halibut Arrivals Canadian Relief, 17.000, Cold Storage, 5c tralght. CANADIAN GOLD PRICE Fast Train Stops As Trainmen Aid Stork in Visit CHICAGO, June 14: The Chicago-New Orleans express passenger train, one of the fastest trains in the country, stopped at a siding on Tuesday as the conductor called . . i i i. i u ; In "" w !,0",' delivering a young woman paseen- ger of a child. Soon after, the train was speeding on its way again. Latest reports were that the mother and babo were doing welL She was on her way to hospital at St. Louis. Senate Committee Approves of New M oh Companies OTTAWA, June 14: The Senate banking committee has approved ments but strongly condemns all Baseball Scores National League Philadelphia 2, Chicago 1. New York 6, Cincinnati 4. Brooklyn 2, Pittsburg 15. Boston 9. St. Louis 0. American League Cleveland 2, Philadelphia 11. St. Louis 2, New York 6. Detroit 13, Boston 15. Chicago 3-11, Washington 11-13. Wheat Prices Winnipeg July. .76. October, .78Tb. December, .79?i. Chicago July. .96. September, .96?g. December, .98?i. KETCHIKAN WEATHER BAD KETCHIKAN, June 14: It was an unpleasant rainy, cold day here JjJ" ' AU A there w3 hV NO FISH AT KETCHIKAN KETCHIKAN, June 14: There were no landings of halibut at this port yesterday. The coroner's Jury which Investigated the recent drowning a: iMcBrlde of Earl Wanamaker, ten i year old son of Mr; and Mrs. II. wanamaKer oi mis -city, in connection with its verdict of accidental death, adJed rider commcn- I ding the assistance of men who MONTREAL. June 14: (CP) The had dived during efforts to recover Canadian gold price was down eight, the body and recommending that cents to $34.50 p!r ounce yescrday.'n nathe bo put up ordering that ., . - "o swimming ho permitted In the Mr. and Mr, Thomas Boulter are am of the Canadian National sailing tonight on the Prinr George " illways where the fatality oo-for a holkUy vuit u Vancouver. :umd. mi ft i mi i i is i u 1: 7! Ed ! H flu i ("it am W m t ft