Signed up Again 118 Indfr Which Star llnrLr lclurns to st i,u,i FoU Not Announced LOUIS, March 23: It was wnced here Vpstprrl.iv lh.il. Swing n conffcrpnnr. wlt.li llr.h hu . ... Re 08 "UlZZV" Dp.in uhn hi ,,,. 1 "v.. Bib I hatl ""ally Sign ?T ww the St. Louis Car- Terms were not announced an Parker Is ported Wedded l.,. " I Ulllll.ll . "ui iu.irririi n Us Vegas, Nevada rn . . ... ikpr . ' iViacn zj: jean JK. Popular screen nr.trPs, nt;ri W MacDonald of Great Neck, ilttn?' wcrc reported here last w nave been married yester-l Las Vf.r,.. . "-naa, wcvaaa, Pty Suffers As alc Sweeps Over California pppln. March 23:-Kif "S..the lower Call. ''stilt nf ', l,ercd yesterday as Late Telegraphs TOWNSEND FOR BOIIAII LONG BEACH, Cal.. March 23 : Dr. Francis ,E. Townsend, father of the Townsend Pension Plan, pledged' himself and his organization yesterday to work for the nomination and election of Senator William E. Borah of Idaho as President of the United States. FLOOD WATERS RECEDING NEW YORK. March 23: Flood waters were receding everywhere In the Eastern States yesterday except on the Ohio River In the vicinity of Portsmouth and Cincinnati. The entire city of Ports mouth was being threatened last night by rapidly rising waters while suburbs of Cincinnati were being evacuated. Halibut Arrivals Summary American 32.500 pounds, 10.3 and 8c to 10.9c and 8c Canadian 41.300 pounds. 0.3c and 7c-to 9.9c and 7c. American Zarembo, 14,500, 10.3c and 8' Pacific. Rainier. 8.500, 10.9c and 8c, Booth. Canadian Capclla. 14,000, 9.8c and 7c, ai lln. Tntrrlrl IT.. 12.000. 9.9C and 7C. p.mhin a.sno. o.Cc and 7c. Cold ou"- Storgac. Borgund. 1,300, 9.3c and 7c, Cold Storage, Lysekll. 10,500, 9.9c Booth, and 7c. Today's Weather Dead Tree Point-Overcast, calm; Lannara Island-Snow and slcct flurries, overcast, calm; light swell. Terrace clear, calm, 20. Anyox Clear, calm, 25. Stewart Clear, calm, 19. Hazclton Clear, calm, 17. Smlthers-Sloudy, cairn, cooi. Burns Lake Clear, calm, 5, Chief Engineer Murder Victim Ml Members of, "Crew of California Steamer are Beinf Held Pending' Investigation ALAMEDA, Cal., March 23:- Oeorge W. Albert, chief engineer of the steamer Point Lobos, was ound murdered In his cabin yes-"erday Just as the ship was pre paring to sail. His head had been battered and he also had several stab wounds. All members of the chip's crew bf thirty-six are bein "icld pending investigation of the laying. Funeral of Sam Alger Held Here Well Known Railwayman of Usk Laid to Rest This Afternoon Dean Gibson Officiates The funeral of the late Samuel James Alger, for twenty years sec tion foreman at Usk, whose death occurred towards the end of last week after a lengthy Illness, took place this afternoon from the chapel of the B. C. Undertakers to Falrview Cemetery. Many friends of deceased and his family were In attendance to pay their final tributes of respect. The funeral service was conducted by Very Rev. James B. Gibson, dean of St. Andrew's Anglican Cathedral, and W. Vaughan Da-vles presided at the organ to accompany the hymns which were "Lead, Kindly Light" and "Nearer My God to Thee." Pallbearers were J. J. Judge, P. M. Ray, J. McCrlmmon. F. S. Wal- ;ton, William Brand and J. Thomas-, There were many floral tributes. Among those sending flowed were: The Family, Usk Friends, Employees at-Surf Point Mine Por-chcr Island, J. McCrlmmon, Mr and Mrs. A. J. Gardner, Philip Ray. Mr. and Mrs Lcgg, Mr. and Mr3. i Morris and family. Mr. and Mrs. N. barometer. 29.92; tempcraiure, u, m. McLean, Miss Rita McLean sea smooth. SLIDE DELAYS TRAIN Having been delayed by a small rocksllde east of Pacific, the re-; PROVfNClAL LIBRARY VICTORIA, B.C. Today's Weather Tomorrow's Tides She Rupert Clear, light northerly prince High 1:45 ajn. 23.2 ft. wind; barometer, 29.90; 14:12 p.m. 22.0 ft. temperature, 27; sea smooth. Low 8:10 a m. 1.1 It. 20:21 p.m. 3.2 ft. NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER LxXV, No. 70. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1936 PRICE: 5 CENTS USSOLINI EXECUTES BROAD STROKE IAKES HIS LAST PLEA Lo Richard Hauplmann Grasp- inf at Straws lo Save nimscir From Liocinc unair ITRENTON, New Jersey, March In an eleventh-hour move to ve himself from execution, Bra- I Richard Hauptmann, condemn- to electrocution a week from sorrow night for the kidnap iirder of cnanes Augustus ribergh Jr. has appealed to his lief counsel, C Lloyd Fisher, to Ice again ask the New Jersey Ite Board of Pardons for com-Ctation of the death sentence. Each a plea has already been re lied once by the Doard of Parts and there Is considered to be :e liklihood of It being granted even if Fisher should make application, 1NAL PLAY IN HOCKEY inlrtal Maroons Clinch First rUce-Nay-Offs Starting This Week pTREAL, March 23: (CP) l.".treai Maroons clinched first le m the Canadian section of I National Hockey League Satur- r night with a three to one vie- over Chicago Black Hawks at itreal and qualified for the pe championship scries open- I to Montreal Tuesday night. h Maple Leafs scored a 4 to 1 pry over New York Americans the final National Hockey m fixture at Toronto Satur night The result had no ef- upon the standing of either x pday night the Detroit Red fw, leaders in the American sec- scored an easy victory over York Americans in Detroit at Boston, the New York F?crs. already eliminator! from fier play this year, were down we Bruins three to one. My Dean Has FRANCE IS F0RPEACE Only Its Moderate Attitude I'revcn-ted Conflict, Declares Flandin In Statement PARIS, March 23: In a speech yesterday, Foreign Minister Pierre Flandin declared that war had been averted in Europe following the military re-occupation of the Rhlneland by Germany only as a result of the moderate attitude of France and Belgium. France, declared Flandin, might easily have occupied the Rhlneland Itself but, Instead, had chosen to pin its faith on International law and the League of Nations. While he hoped, said Flandin. that Germany could be brought to accept terms which would assure lasting peace for Europe, he poin ted out, however, that the four other signatory nations to the Lo carno Pact Great Britain, Italy. Belgium and France were agreed and ready to take the necessary action. War Danger Over LONDON, March 23: General Jan C. Smuts, veteran South Af rican statesman, expressed the belief yesterday that war danger In Europe had passed for the time being at least. A reply from Reichsfuehrer Ad olf Hitler of Germany on proposals to end the Rhlneland crisis Is awaited here today. Informed quar ters say the League expects Hitler to accept the proposals but with strong reservations. Chamber 0 Deputies and Large Private Industries Abolished In Italy by Edict of II Duce NEW PICNIC GROUND AT MOUNT OLDFIF.M) raged In the establishing of a pic I BASE BEING PUT IN Along Wantage Road close to ;he falls of Hays Creek at the foot of Mount Oldfleld, the city is en nic ground which It Is expected will become a very attractive and oopular spot, it was stated this morning by City Commissioner W. J. Alder. The ground is to be sown n grass and picnic tables and benches are to be put in. The proximity of the pure mountain water from the cascade will further lend o the attractiveness of the spot for picnic purposes. Party after, concluding conference' with government leaders of Austria and Hungary. He said he had taken the action to Increase the nation's economic self-'sufficlency In preparation for a possible Euro-jean war.- The National Council of Guild" which replaces the Chamber of Deputies is composed; of twenty- wo productive, credit, transport, agricultural and professional cor-ooratlons or category guilds. Mussolini aroused tremendous enthusiasm among the nation's leaders In Industry and labor by declaring that differences- in rank among various producing workers must be lessened. Mussolini explained that large Industries, particularly those working for the defence of the nation, would be formed into organizations "ailed "key industries" and would be run directly or indirectly by the lovernment. Some will have mixed organization. TODAY'S STOCKS (Courtesy S. D. Johnston Co.) Vancouver B. C. Nickel, .41. Big Missouri, .62. Bralorne. 7.00. B. R. Con., .09.'4. B. R. X, .24. Dentonia, ,193,4. Golconda, .18. Binto, .93. Morning Star, .04V-J. National Silver, .023.',. Porter Idaho, .04'A. Premier, 2.25. Reno. 1.07. Relief Arlington, .35. Taylor Bridge, .17. Wayside, .20. oils C. & E., 1.15. Mercury, .12'A. Toronto BIdgood Kirkland, .90. Beattle. 1.45. j Central Patricia, 2.93.-, Chlbougamau, .48. Ocd's Lake, .88I2. Granada, .19 '2. Inter. Nickel, 49.45. Lake Maron, .04V2. Lee Gold, .03 V2. 'I if Little Long Lac, 0.80;',-' Macassa. 4.00. McKenzlc Red Lake, 1.49." Noranda, 50.50. Perron, 1.30. Pickle Crow, 5.15. jf 1. Red Lake Gold Shore; .91: San Antonio. 2.65. ' Slsco, 3.18. Smelter Gold. .00 Stctdacona, .35. 1 Sturgeon River, .51. Sudbury Basin, 3.90. ' Teck Hughes, 4.70. C.P.R. steamer Princess Norah, Capt. W. Q. Palmer, is due ln the cast at 10?20 Saturday night, (Skagway and other Alaska points did not arrive until 3:30 Sunday, and will sail morning, Vancouver. an hour later for FINANCES Canadian National in Better Shape Last Year, Annual ' Report Reveals' OTTAWA, March 23: (CI' An increase in operating revenue, nue. a slight betterment in the cash deficit, and a reduction pt interest charge's as a result of. refunding operations featured the report of the Canadian National Railways covering the year 1933 which was tabled in the House of Commons today by Hon. Clarence D. Howe, minister of transport. Operating revenues were Sl"3,-181,501, an increase of $8,283,000 over 1934. Operating expenses were $158,-926,218, an increase of 4.6. Net revenue was $11,258,253. After paying taxes, rentals and interest on funded debt held by the public, there was a cash deficit of $17,421,461, a betterment of $986,436 over 1931. NOVELTIES ON VESSEL Foghorn Blues Have Fade-out On Superlincr Queen Mary GLASGOW, March 23: (CP) A special promenade deck for! electrically on a special circuit so that it will never go out. Ship's Time Three bells will take care of EXPIRED ONTRAIL Particulars Received by Police Of Indian's Death Between Lake-else and Kitimaat District provincial headquarters police here of the have re- Champer of Fascists and Corporations Set upas Means' tgn? . with the death of James Feak, rir 1 j xt i r ri ir n Of Nations Economic Sclf-Sufficicncy Increasing I uty-ycar old vanarsdol Indian, InEvent of European War !-m Thursday of last week on the I trail between Lakelse Lake and ROME, March! 23: (CP) Premier Benito Mussolini x,watchlef abolished the Italian Chamber of Deputies today. It was KaVi Feak ehad and Ietrs Mrs Lakaerlse Mark Mc t0 replaced by a "Chamber of Fascists and Corporations." Kitimaat on a .trapping expedi-Mussolini also abolished large private industries, leaving tion. Nine miles out Feak com- medium and small private industries in existence. II Duce Piainea 01 no1 ieeims weJ1 so ine executed this broad stroke on the seventeenth anniver sary of the founding of the Fascist . camped for the night. The nex. I morning, Thursday, Feak was un- aoie 10 siana up so mey sianir-jtak to Lakelse with the sick! man on a Sleigh. On arrival at la''e'se he was found to be dead, Thp hnrtv was tnlfpn nn t.n Trr- death had been due to a hemorr hage from natural causes Sixth Avenue From Immanuel Street to Seal Cove Ready To Bear Traffic Providing a great convenience to i Clydebank tomorrow for South- Seal Cove Industrial area. hampton. 1 j Dogs are to have their special j area on the sports deck, and! Back to Dobbin Alongside the modern kenncli POSTON, S. C. March 23: (CP) ' there will be a strip of deckspaco Horse-drawn wagons Teplaced reserved for such dogs as are abb busses as conveyors of children to to keep their sea legs. and from school when heavy rains I The Synagogue will be a per- made roads impassable for motor manent part of the ship design; vehicles, not merely a room converted o that purpose on the occasion. It will be about 20 feet square, ai-tl, although miniature, will be complete ln every detail, with rodm , for about 50 worshippers. Find Roman Relics COLCHESTER, Eng.. March 23 (CP) A large number of Roman relics, including human Deprecate Tipping MANCHESTER, Eng., March 23: shin's tlmn.. Thp lnrupst wplphs 1 Tho llnt.pl WnrV Arc1 Vrrrin I .. gular train, which was due from port at 3:30 this afternoon fromi350 pounds. The one which wluiUon has passed a resolution den be used to sound the watches , will irecatlng the tipping system and be harmonically harmonically tuned. Passen asking sklng . . for for a a reasonable reasonable llvin living i (Continued on Page Two) (wage for all hotel employees. B.C.H00P SERIES IS EVENED UP Deciding Game Between Victoria Dominoes and Vancouver Province Tonight VANCOUVER, March 23: (CP) Victoria Dominoes tied up the series for the British Columbia men's basketball championship at two games each by defeating the Vancouver Province 41 to 33 Saturday night. The fifth and decid ing game will be played in Van couver tonight. r ,w ,., Jury Case of David A. Lamson formed bv Dr. Stanlev Mills. The i stin Disagreed Last Night coroner satisfied himself that; NO VERDICT IS REACHED SAN JOSE, Cal., March 23: For the third night since its retirement Feak was burled at Vanarsdol at noon Friday to consider Its ver- vesterday. 'diet, the jury In the fourth trial of (Elderly Man And ua via A. Lamson, rormer Stanford University executive, charged with j the murder of his wife, was locked 1 up last night, being still In dls- Y minor Knv llrmirn agreement. 4 vruiii yJJ vivuui -JtYeislerdajv. at;.the- ordersxrt (.the; i Judge, the entire testimony hi the Two Fatalities in Water at Seattle ca8e was re-read to the Jury. Yesterday Are Reported The judg(?i anxous tnat an agreement should" be reached if at SEATTLE, March 23:- Two all possibie intimated that he trownlngs occurred in Seattle ye- wouM not conslder dlsphar,nir terday The body of James A. Ra? ,the lurv bpforp tnnipht an elderly man, was found in ai few' inches of water in a tide fl?t! n a lower part of the city. He Isj believed to have fallen off tho road. John Simonsen, 15-year old j son of Mrs. Mary simonsen, ie::. off a log while playing last eve ning and was drowned. New Road in East End is Finished : LOCAL MEN BEREAVED Andreas Dybhavn, Father of John, Tom, Karl and Anton Dybhavn, Dies in Norway John Dybhavn received a cablegram yesterday announcing tha death In Dybhavn near Aalesund, Norway, of his father, Andreas Dybhavn, at the ripe old age of eighty-four years. Mr. Dybhavn passed away at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Brath- aug. He Jiad been favored with the residents of that part of the 20od health unt rpcentlv city, the building of a new road 3nd tne meSsage received here ln-along Sixth Avenue from Imma- Seated that he had passed peacc-nuel Street to Seal Cove Circle has funy away ln hls sieeD Mr Dyb- dogs, a Synagogue, harmonically . been cwnpMed and Is ready for havn had not seen his father tuned ship's 'bells, and an almost; traftlc City Commissioner W. J. since he left the Old Country in musical foghorn, are among thoj Alder announced this morning. 1907. novelties claimed for the new Brl-!Tne surface is of planks . over the In addition to John Dybhavn. tish liner Queen Mary, making tier 'ML The road skirts the northern there are four other sons Hans of first Atlantic crossing ln a few curve" of Seal Cove and joins, up Hareld, Norway, Thomas, Karl and weeks. The great vessel leaves with Seventh Avenue, enroute to Anton of Prince Rupert as well as two daughters, Mrs. Josefinc Brathaug of Dybhavn, Norwny, -and Mrs. Anna Holstad of Hareld, 'Tway. The elder Mr. Dybhavn was predeceased by his wife last October. .' . Deceased, at the age of 20, became the owner and skipper of -a fishing vessel and followed this calling for the following 45 years. Besides fishing he also had the farm to look after, i During his life he took a very ' active part In public affairs, ln the community and the state. . . Fittings will Include a carvel,""" .... skeletons, schulcan, or reading desk, and , brtmzcs' , inwk, pottery andifQd INatlOnal 1.-1.. i ii..... wL. manv coins have been unearthed hvl . wc limy hik in iiuuiukuit;. uu, Jewish nalr-tomld or perpctKai! workmen laying out a bowling light of remembrance will be nt j erecn at Castle Park. Favorites This Friday Listed LIVERPOOL, March 23: Golden Miller. Reynoldstown and Avenger are listed as favorites in the order mentioned to win the Grand National Steeplechase on the Alntreo Course on Friday of this week.