Today's Weather (8 AM.) Prince Rupert Overcast, light rain; barometer, 29.54; temperature, 55; sea smooth. Vol. XXV., No. 160. ILLINOIS State Representative To Efforts to Legalize Handbook Betting In Chicago She Is Victim ot Shotgun Shell in Street Fight 9s Believed to Have Had Trouble With Underworld Owing- CHICAGO, July 9. (CP) State Representative John M. BJolton, aged 29, was assassinated early today in typical gangland style a shotgun shell blasting through his head lifter he failed to outdistance his pursuers in a mile-a- Iminute automobile chase through West Side streets. Of ficials theorized that his efforts to legalize handbook bet- Ring here had brought underworld retaliation. PASSING OF YOUNG MAN Frederick George Turtle Succumbs This Morning After Lengthy Illness After a lingering illness extend- g over a period of ,a year and a alf or more, Frederick Oeorge urtlc aged 25, passed away at :45 .hl- morning at the Prince upert General Hospital. He had en at patient In the hospital or several months and for some me his recovery had been des- alred of Born In Lancashire. England, the oung man came to Canada at the! ge of three years! He had lived In prince Rupert for nine years. Sur- ivlng relatives are his father, oseph Turtle of San Francisco; other, Mrs. Hans Glske of this lty. and three sisters, Mrs. r. itzgerald and Mrs. Gordon Fun di of Prince Rupert and Mrs. . B. Davie of Seattle. Funeral arrangements, which 111 be announced later, are in the ands of the B.C. Undertakersi Itanley Dalby Is Government Agent The B. C Gazette makes official Announcement of the appointment bf Stanley S. Dalby of Prince Ru pert as government agent at Telegraph Creek, the appointment of J. Boys having been rescinded. A number of other official positions kre Included In the appointment. Mr Dalbv has been at Telegraph reek for several weeks. toward Cosgrove, Marine Attorney Of Seattle, Dies SEATTLE, July 9: The funeral bf the late Howard C. Cosgrove, prominent Seattlo marine attorney, those death occurred in hospital here on Tuesday, took place today. Mr Cosgrove figured as counsel In pcveral Important marine actions ind was particularly well known in fishing circles. iPttawa Officer Is Chairman Of Veteran's Aid OTTAWA, July 0: (CP) Col. J. l' Rattray of Ottawa has been ap pointed chairman of the Veteran's Assistance Commission, it was an nounced yesterday. NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER -GERMAN SOLON SAW QUINTS WHILE EAST Local Nurse Pays Visit To Callan der to Get Glimpse of World -Famous Rabies A BOY BROTHER ..CALLANDER. Ont July 9;. (CP) A baby boy was born to Mrs. Olivia (EJzlre) Dionne, mother of the famous quintuplets, early today. Dr. J. E. Royal attended Mrs. Dionne, assisted by Nurse M. Charette of Callander. Both mother and boy are described by the doctor as being in "exceptionally good condition." It is the twelfth child to which Mrs. Dionne has given birth, one having died. The Dionne's have three boys and eight girls including the quintuplets. Miss Phyllis M. Mooney R.N. operating room supervisor of the Prince Rupert General Hospital, 1.- the course of a recent holiday trip to Ontario, paid a visit to Callander, Ontario, to see the famous Dionne quintuplets. It was a cool, cloudy day when Mis Mooney was in Callander and the five little girls appeared on thei; verandah In coats and berets. The visitors were able to get no nearer than the fence around the hospital at a distance of about 150 feet and the view to be obtained ul that distance was somewhat disa-pointing, That has since been changed, however, and the puanc Is now able to get right outsiae a playground surrounded by re-orih! piass which has been es pecially built in the hospital yard Three sturdy policemen are on guard at all times at the quints hospital. The quintuplets have, apparently, brought to the hamlet of Call nnder an era of prosperity thai never before known mere. Tourists flock there in large num bers for the sole purpose or seeing the quints. The one hotel there has been doing a measure of business that was never befoie known and another hotel is planned. T3as stations and refreshment dispensaries also ply a flourishing trade. miss Mooney also saw mm Dionne sitting on the verandah of her farm nome. THOMAS MEIGHAN DIES mikw YORK. July 9: (CP)-Tho- mas Mclghan, 57, film actor who in "The Miracle Man' and y died last i,r smash hits, many night at his Long Island home. PRINCE RUPERT, IS SLAIN t ' FLEET CONCENTRATION IN MEDITERRANEAN IS BEING REDUCED SOON.. LONDON, July 9: (CP) Plans for a reduction of fleet concentration In the Mediter- ranean were announced tn the House of Commons .today by Sir Samuel Hoare, First Lord of the Admiralty. Gov't Telegraphs Land Lines Back 1 - lH OOCratlOn NOW " '' " I After a tie-up of several weeks i owing to the recent floods In the lower Skeena Valley, the Govern- ment Telegraphs today announced a restoration of Its land line ser - i vices to Terrace, Rosswood, Aiy - ansh, Anyox, Alice Arm and Stew- art. The Government Telegraphs are also handling business again 1 to Vancouver over land lines after 1 having been dependent upon wire less facilities for some time. For a couple of weeks Immediately aN ter the floods, this was the only , telegrahpic outlet for Prince Rup ert. TODAY'S STOCKS Courtesy S. O. Johruton Co.) Vancouver I. C. Nickel. .32. Big Missouri, .63. Bralorne, 8.00. B. R. Cons., .06 Vi. B. R. X., .15. Cariboo Quartz, 1.70. . V Dentoia, .17. Dun well, .03 Vi. Golconda, .10. Mlnto, .77. Meridian, .08. Morning Star, .02 14. National Silver, .02 V'2. Noble Five, .024. Pend Oreille, .70. Porter Idaho, .04. Premier, 2.45. Reeves McDonald, .06. Reno, 1.25. Relief Arlington, .32. Salmon Gold, .10V2. Taylor Bridge, .10. Wayside, .lOVi. Oils A. P. Consolidated, .15. Calmont, .14. Toronto Beattle, 1.32. Central Patricia, 3.99. Chlbougamau, 1.65. Gods Lake, 1.17. Int. Nickel, 49.85. Lee Gold, .044. Little Long Lac '6.30. McKenzie Red Lake, 2.21. Perron, 1.35. Pickle Crow, 6.25. Red Lake Gold Shore, 1.82. San Antonio, 2.30. Sherritt Gordon, 1.04. Slscoe, 3.82. Smejters Gold, .07. Sturgeon River, .43. Ventures, 1.97. McCleod Cockshutt, 4.00. Hardrock, 2.59. Oklend, .41. Mosher, .5,1. B&usquet, .13 V2. Bldgood Klrkland, 1.85. Gllbec, .08. Jowscy,, MV2. i . 1- ... Madsen 'Red Lake? irf.u May Spiers, .41. Wendlgo,',22. Winoga Patricia, .36. '. Aldermac, .22 Vt. PRO r HAL Lli3R.RY VICTORIA, B.C. mml B.C., THURSDAY, JULY 9, PACT IS BY GANGSTERS PREMIER PATTULLO SPENDS NIGHT HERE ON HIS WAY TO QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS Says British Columbia Will be Unable to Aid Financially In Alaska Highway Insisted on Highway Appropriations For This Constituency Speaks Of Post Office Site After a slight delay on account of fog, Premier T. D. Pattullo arrived n Prince Rupert at 3:30 yesterday afternoon on the first leg of a tour which will include calls at Queen Charlotte City, Port Clements and Massett on the Queen Charlotte Islands. From Massett he will fly to Ju- ,neau and Dawson and Mavo. Hi i J J rPAU V . wi nrnnun v it it in nuwii h l i t-.ir Braph Creelc or brief cal1 andltne cares ot ottlce. He says crltl- ithen nroceed to Stewart enrouie here, closing the trip with a visit to Terrace by way of Lakelse Lake. He left at 10 o'clock this mornlnp for the Islands but, after about an 'hour, the plane turnfed back owlnp to thick weather and pcr visibility (over Hecate Straits and is now awaiting an Improvement beforr starting out again. Unless It can get away soon the trip to Queen charlotte Islands may be post- poned until the return from the north. Arriving back in Prince Rupert he will spend at least-a; day .or two if there should be no delays from weather conditions. After returning south he will make a trip through the southern interior after meeting the British Columbia Liberal exe cutive on July 25 In Vancouver. He says that, while he would like to give more' time to his own constituency, his duties are pressing and he has to sacrifice the pleasure of renewing old friendships and talking over mutual problems until some time when life Is less strenuous. Highways in North Asked In regard to the highway situation In the north, Mr. Pattullo said that, while he was keenly in-teiested In the Alaskan highway proposal, all the money raised in the province would have to be expended in opening up the country to settlement by means of roads. He was glad to know that the Washington and Ottawa governments were already discussing the road and, while unable to aid fin ancially, the provincial government was prepared to co-operate In every way possible. When finances of the province Improved they might find some money to help the project. The Premier said he was glad he had been able to secure a good ap propriation for the highway through Central British Columbia, some, of which would be expended at the Prince Rupert end. He felt the money was needed and Insisted that it should be expended. He wanted Prince Rupert, as first instalment, to be able to get to the chain of lakes which he thought would prove a valuable asset. Post Office Site Asked whether the province was selling its block of land In the centre of the city to the Dominion government for a site for the new Federal Block, Mr. Pattullo said that no deal had yet been concluded but that it had been offered to the Ottawa authorities at a reasonable price and it was understood the new building would be erected on that site. He felt it would be better for the city of Prince Rupert to have the new building in that location as It would give plenty of room for expansion from time to time as needed. Mr. Pattullo seems to be in excellent" health, affected but little by 1936 Turning south the Premier ... . w. - .m -. clsm does not worrv nim. He says he Is carrying out his duties in the best way he knows and that is what he plans to continue to do. Petty politics do not interest him. The Itinerary Following is the tentative schedule of Premier T. D. Pattullo's aerial tour of Northern British Columbia and the Yukon as announced last night and subject to eather conditions such as may be encountered: Thursday Prince Rupert to Queen Charlotte City, Port Clements and Massett,.lhnceto. Ketchikan and to Juneau for the night. Friday Juneau to Atlin and Whltehorse, spending the night at Dawson. Saturday or Sunday Dawson to Stewart via Mayo with possible call it Telegraph Creek. The Premier expects to be back in Prince Rupert by next Tuesday at the latest, leaving probably Thursday for Victoria, Mr. Pattullo, accompanied by his secretary, Ben Hethey, is making his trip In a fine new Waco seaplane belonging to the Air Travel and Transport Limited of Vancou ver, and piloted by Capt. E. C. W. Dobbin. Only a week ago was the plane brought from its builders at Fort Erie, Ont., to Vancouver, mak ing the long flight in 18 hours. Powered with a 225 h.p. Jacobs engine, the ship is a very speedy one with cruising time of about 125 miles per hour. The flight from Victoria to Prince Rupert was made In four hours and forty-five minutes flying time. A stop was made at Alert Bay on the way but, before reaching Alert Bay, fog forced the ship down on the water a couple of times. Mr. Pattullo has accented an In vitation to address the Gyro Club J next Wednesday. He will also have a number 01 conierenc.es. , DOUKS DRAW THREE YEARS Two Men Sent to Penitentiary At Nelson For Nude Parading Near Brilliant NELSON, July 9: (CP) Paul Metln and Bill Vlosof f were sen- tenced by Magistrate John Cartmel to three years in penitentiary yes - terday for parading In the nude near Brilliant on July 1. Halibut Arrivals American Liberty, 38,000, Cold Storage, 7c and 6c. Vancouver Wheat VANCOUVER. July 9: (CP) Wheat was quoted at 87c oh the Vancouver Exchange yesterday, advancing to 88c today. Tomorrow's Tides High Low REPORTED Hapsburg Restoration To Throne ot Austria Would Be Headed Off Nazi Sympathizers Would be Included in Cabinet Of Puppet Nation, According to Information So Far Available VIENNA, July 9: (CP) A spokesman for the Heim-wehr (home guard) said today that Heimwehr leaders 'iad received secret information that Italy and Germany had concluded a far-reaching agreement to prevent restoration of the Hapsburg throne in Austria for at least three years. According to the information, Germany ' ould recognize Italian sovereignty in Ethiopia and the Austrian cabinet would be broadened to include Nazi sympathizers. There was no other confirmation of the nircement. HEAT WAVE CONTINUES One Hundred and Sixty-Eight Known Dead Misery, Want And Despair Intense CHICAGO, July 9: (CP) Deaths reached at least 168 and heat continued today to kill, crops in fertile fields of the .Middle West Want, misery and despair is growing in the agricultural districts. The heat wave includes about half of the United States with scattered rains bringing temporary relief to a few sections. WAGE ON RAILWAY Canadian Legion Hears From Member Asking Warship Be Sent Here President W. M. Brown was In the chair at the regular monthly meeting of the Canadian Legion last evening In the clubrooms. A letter from Olof Hanson, M.P for Skeena, In reply to a telegram from the branch protesting against the entirely Inadequate rate of pay for men on the extra gangs on the railway pointed out that' the rates were set by the railway companies and the matter might, be taken up with them. Members: of the' Legion felt very strongly; that such rate of payment was sheer exploitation. The matter of employment of ex-service men was also discussed " "c "c m wun ine rrovinciai uommana 01 1 Acknowledgement of donations made by the branch to sufferers in the flooded areas of the Skeena stated that the cash was of very great assistance. 1 The facilities of the club will ;be offered to members of H.M.C.S. j Vancouver while in port. The question of having a ship of His ; Majesty's Navy visit this port each ' year as was the case up to a few years ago win oe taicen up wun other local bodies. Today's Weather Dead Tree Point Cloudy, calm; barometer, 29.62; temperature, 54; sea smooth; visibility unlimited, ceiling 1500 to 2000 feet. Triple Island Cloudy, moderate southeast wind; barometer, 29.48; light swell. Langara Island Showery, overcast, moderate southerly wind; moderate swell. .. . 4:50 a.m. 18 J ft. 17:35 p.m. 19.4 ft. ...11:09 ajn. 4.4 ft. 23:56 pjn. 5.6 ft. PRICE: 5 CENTS WHAT IS APPEALED pominion Government is Sending Several References to Privy Council OTTAWA,. July 9: (CP) The, Do minion government will appeal to the Privy Council judgments of the Supreme Court of Canada concerning constitutional validity of :he Employment arid Social "insurance Act, the act providing one Jay's rest In seven, the act providing for a 48-hour week and the minimum wage act, it was an nounced yesterday by Hon, Ernest 'apointe, minister of justice. The minister added that he had been advised some of the provinces ntended to ask leave to appeal In )ther references, particularly those concerning the validity of Section 198 of the Criminal Code and the Farmers' Creditors Arrangement Act. It. C. Appealing Too VICTORIA, July 9: (CP) Attorney General Gordon Sloan 'states that British Columbia contemplates taking the ruling of the Supreme Court of Canada on the Farmers' Creditors' Arrangement Act and Section 498 A of the Criminal Code of Canada, which governs fair trade practices, to the Privy Council. GOVERNOR NOT WELL ;,,,. , r.astrk Cnmnlalnt Forccs is Excenency to Cancel a1i Engagements QUEBEC, July 9: (CP) Lord Tweedsmulr is suffering from a "return of an old gastric complaint and, on advice of his physician, is cancelling all engagements for the next few weeks," It was announced today. Vancouver Woman Jumps Off Dock With Her Child VANCOUVER July 9: (CP) Clutching her baby in her arms, Mrs. T. Machlda leaped off Ballan-tyne Pier yesterday. Both were drowned. BAR SILVER NEW YORK, (CP) Bar silver was unchanged at 44c per ounce on the New York metal market today. : , '. ' ',