t Today's Weather Prln 0 Tt Cloudy, light norther): f 'meter, 29.50; tem- pcratui. o 100th. Vol XXV.. No. 10. LIBRARY 1 tiallties, such a setback can bi,' rnnslrfprH ao torn tin -., T W.- . innate mineral - potentialities of tne district will ultimately result ,n tne materialization of one oijof late and there Is a bare possl several producing mines to take he Place Anyox. "Although Aitnougn -an -an . Increased silver ergons of silver category. oper- . .... ... I . : i I .!-..-. ,1. i a.iuiu aim awi-ivibj' gcuci Ally Ilia ic t centred in gold. Material Increase i In activity of silver properties is j (dependent upon stability of the t further 'price of this metal. The outcome j The of this factor is dependent up-m ; Pardons complicated and Involved lntf!.-jitter national aspects beyond the trol of the mining Industry itself. "Prospecting in 1935 showed ar tncrease over 1934 and has been very active throughout the district. In this respect an Increasing interest has materialized In the in terior, Unuk, Stlklne, Liard and ' Atun sections. Constructive na-v discoveries have been made In th! ! during the year at Premier mine. Consummation of an arrangement whereby the Premier Co. undertakes the further development and operation of the B. C. Silver and Sebakwe Co. holdings will result In production from j these latter properties in 1931.; Production from Surf Point mln.', Porcher Island, has continued ncr- mally at the rate of over 4000 . ounces, of gold for the year. Small, .,.. nmt,nm the princess Royai Isiandi Eddy PasSi Dunwell, Blackhlll, Lakevlcw, Spider, Ben All. Ida. Excelsior, Northern Prospectors and the Dol- ;y varden. Cold And Silver Up "An Increase In value of g?ld and silver production for 1935 as compared with 1934 is Indicated. Due to the closing of the Oranby operation at Anyox, copper prr- duction as well as total value of production for the district will show a decline In 1935 as compared with 1934. This may be compensa- ted for In some degree by mater- lalizatlng new operations. "Active exploration was carried out on many properties through - 0ut the district. Encouraging rc- suits indicative of possible' produc - uon in tne near iuture nave ocen achieved at the Big Missouri by the Consolidated Mining and ... i omejmis auu ui me wnnewater 13, 1935 Was Ills Last u--SL- Chance To To w Escane r.xct'uuon Apart rrom rossiDie . WEPT AT VERDICT LiUlc Short Of, iMiracle WiH Now1 Prevent Electrocution ! 'TRENTON, New Jersey: Jan. .13: (CP) The New Jersey State Court i of Pardons Saturday night refused! fruno Richard Haptmann;s for clemency, thus ending his asti to escape execution on Fr, Tomorrow's Tides MARINE DISASTER ON OREGON COAST American Freighter Iowa Is ANOTHER VANCOUVER ROBBERY Dashed to Pieces Off Mouth " - - . Of Columbia; Thirty-Four Die G00 2, CY Main and Prior Street - " IN MINING IS DENIED m.dld l NINE DEAD IN FLAMES Lancashire Miner Is Sole Survivor' Of His Family When Home Is Destroyed LONDON, Eng., Jan. 13: (CP) ' Adam Tyrcr, miner, is the only survivor of a fire which early today destroyed his Tylcdeslcy, Lanca- shire, home and burned to death his wife and eight children. , LOGGING CENTRE This Would be Result For Prince Rupert in Event of Pulp Mill Being Established, Believes District Forester I The construction rit Prince Rupert ot a suiphlde-pulp null of 250 Ions dally capacity should give a great impetus to logging, both on the mainland coast and on the Quern Charlottes," says a statement by A. E. Parlow, district forester. "Plans arc also being ' made to dc ii ... . , . - .u. .. . p. r ' : i.i Canadian in National imh inna Railways iv 1 1 urars and nnn to drive the Skecna River ThU would make Prince Rupert a logging centre and affect all lines of business in addition to those directly dependent upon logging. "There seems to be a good, prospect of offshore timber trade developing from this port In the near fllt.IlN) " citta K tJrti-lmtr'c ctatn. ... . . m( mcnt i j after referring to a recent experimental shipment or aspen logs, hemlock and cottonwood from here to the Orient. ' i "The recent reduction of the American tariff on lumber should help British Columbia operators, particularly tidewater mills, and there is every prospect that the upward trend, already noticeable, will be felt in every branch of the timber industry In 1936." I ' Commenting upon the Increase of railway tie production in the Interior during 1935, the district forester j points out that one feature of this business was the large number of small portable mills, many of them home-made, engaged In saw- lug tics. Thc report announces an In- creased production of logs on the Queen Charlotte Islands during the past year while there was a slight reduction on the mainland coast '1th -light production east of the Cascades. Poles and piling production showed a substantial Increase over the previous year. i Archbishop Of Halifax Dies ost Rev. Thomas O'Donnel Passes Away After Brief Illness-Was 61 Years Old HALIFAX, Jan. 13: (CP) Most Rev, Thomas O'Donnel, Roman Ca- inollc Archbtshop of Halifax and former. Bishop of Victoria, died hcrc today after a brief Illness. He was 61 years of age. ' SHIP WAS CAUGHT ON TREACIfHHftlTS W rnnu xi VILiIUUa SOI WCTLM)luv . ,,mr,.r S,ti:"sTERN0ON-la,,neu jian ,s ASTORIA, Ore., Jan. 13: (CP) Thirty-four ' men me"' the entire rrmv nf th Ho cA . . , f rcitrhtLr Inn nnriZ T C f !,, ""- ""'"'"aoi nui i itunc uasnea ine VCSSC1 to pieces on treacherous Peacock Spit off the mouth of the Columbia Kivcr. Philip J. Nacl of Ladncr was among the members of the crew " MSX" , . t , .... f "., , ; .. ""u ireignicr as it crossed out enroute south, slowly forcing it toward the sands. "S. O. S." signals were flashed and the engines speeded up but the vessel was driven on the spit where it broke in two. Four coastguard boats reached the vicinity of the wreck but were unable to get a line aboard. Six of the bodies were recovered by the coastguard Francois Lake Farmer Passes f Otis Howard Frasler, Ajed Sixty Two, Seized With Stroke While Sitthip Before Fire Seized with a stroke while slt- ting before the fire In his home recently. Otis Howard Frasler. - ' Francols Lakc facr, expired al- most immediately, accoramg to a report which has been received at divisional headquarters of the provincial police here. Born in Chest-nlng, Mich., In 1873, deceased has been a resident of the Burns Lake district for a year and a half, having formerly been In Alberta. He Is survived by J a widow, HOCKEY SCORES SATURDAY SCORES Northwestern League Calgary 5, Edmonton 7, National League New York Americans 2, Montreal Maroons 3. Canadlens 7, Toronto 3. SUNDAY SCORES National League Montreal 0, Detroit 6. . New York Rangers 3, Boston 6. Canadlens 2, Chicago I. INDIANS ARRESTED Two Indians, Frank Joseph and gam Luke petc, as well as an In- dian of Juvenile age arc in custody at Smlthers awaiting trial on charges of being In possession of stolen property from N. P. Moran's Empress News Stand In the. Inter lor town. Their arrest followed a 'breaking and entering Incident wlicn considerable goods, including watches, tobacco, pens, etc., were taken. I Vancouver Wheat VANCOUVER, Jan. 13: (CP) I Wheat was quoted at 863,4c on the i local exchange today. Owing to the continued Illness of Magistrate McClymont, city police court cases, scheduled for this morning, were further adjourned j They Included that of Wong Jong Plng, Chinese, awaiting decision on Ui charge of having opium In his possession; Lillian Jenkins, charged with being the keeper of a dlsor- derly house, and Roy Fisher, charg- ed with frequenting. NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER PRINCE RUPERT, TIIKAnT HiTIMMP VP """"iVymiEj s '"oasiai T a ". fwiu ciuicnvu ine over the Columbia River bar Faith Fenton Of Yukon Fame Dies Mrs. John N. E. Brown is Victim Of Pneumonia In Toronto TORONTO, Jan. 13: (CP) Faith I Fenton. Dioneer Canadian news. naperwoman of the Yukon GoldiPrlce stimulated several small op- Rush, died here Frid.iv Friday nf nnon -! ' rf i monla. In private life,. she was Mrs. jonn JM. e. Brown, .,' I Pioneer Woman Of Vancouver Passes i Mrs. Henry Bell-Irving Died Yesterday at Age of 74 Years VANCOUVER, Jan. 13: (CP) Mrs. Henry Bell-Irving sr., mem- ber of a pioneer Vancouver family, died on Saturday at the age of 74 years. Her husband predeceased her Unuk, Taku and Liard River sec-some time ago but she is survived tions. by children. i "Normal production continued Foster Appointed Speaker of Senate Former Premier of New Brunswick Named to Preside Over Red Chamber OTTAWA, Jan. 13; (CP) Hon. Walter E. Foster of Saint John, former Premier of New Brunswick, was appointed Speaker of the Sen- ate today. - Today's Weather Prince Rupert Clear, light northerly wind; barometer, 29.42; temperature, 34; sea smooth. Triple Island Clear, moderate northerly wind; barometer, 29.45; small chop. Langara Island Cloudy, . ui sleet, light northeast wind, light swell. FINED FOR TRESPASSING Joseph McKay, Metlakatla In dian, was found guilty by Indian Agent w. a. Vinson at ron simp- son &aturuay on a cnarge oi ires-; paooi.ns wiswupvi. Port Simpson Indian Reserve and was fined $10 and ordered off the , 7 . B.C., MONDAY, JANUARY Despite Closing Down of Anyox. iiraumuii ui unimi iimi up In In 1935, 1935. Savs Says Dr. Dr. Ma Mandy FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES Ground Seem? To Have Been Paved For Another Busy Year To Come. I' Official Suggests - j 1 " In the fructification of prepar-, atory developments carried out In former years; 1935 was one of the mnc, tJi,.fi a , ,(, S Ui "jr,ay night of this week for the kid-! a report prepared oy Dr. josepv T. Mandy, resident mining engi - ner, for the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce. 'A dcfinl ; advance towards Increased produc- 'tlon, especially of sold-bearln; ores, nas Deen maae. rne closing rne appointed date, it is now D2-of the Oranby Co.'s operations a', .lieved. Anyox was an unfortunate occur-1 Governor Hoffman declined to ence but It must be remembered discuss the verdict of the Court of that such conclusion of operation Pardons. He said a few days ag;j is the ultimate destiny of all that, If the plea of Hauptmann mines In this district, with was rejected by the Court of Par-promising and as yet virgin poten- dons, he would make no attempt lUUinitUl OUHK DTUHUl nap-murder of Charles Augustus . Railways station, at 10:40 this morning and escaped with Lindhersh Jr on March 1. 103?.iemnn Smnn VloK Li t l.-i v.:n Villlc! nvwl i t,i Vinlf tr, ciliiii. rw.. i,.i.i ItniiAnA unless Governor Harold Hoffman or th courts intervene. Nothlns! short of a miracle can save Haupt- man from the electric chair on to -extend. the life of the former do rm rt ertlntor onrf nnv. penter. However, he has been very active in connection with .the case Dinty mat ne may consider new .developments In the case of suf- iicient importance to endeavor to bring about a stay of execution His authority to grant a reprieve. Un.n.-A. I ..! 1 " " , huvjuuiilu, There Is believed to be little likelihood of the courts taking action, decision of the Court of rejecting clemency cams one hour's deliberation. had been a six hour hear - lng during the day Hauptmann was advised in the! death cell Saturday night that his last appeal had been rejected. His chief attorney, Lloyd Fisher, told him. The convicted murderer again reiterated his innocence and later wept-not for himself, he said, but for hh wife and child. Durlns the evening, his wife, Anna, was refused permission to visit him in the death house. Speaking on the report earlier in the day that Dr. J. F. (Jafsi? Condon was to be taken Into custody for questioning In connection with the case, Governor Hoffman explained that Condon would not actually be arrested. The Intent! on was merely to question him In connection with an article he has written for the National Monthly which suggests he may know more about the affair than he has dis closed to the authorities. property, Taku River, by Duluthi Interests, The expansion of ex'l iploratlon and the Interest of large operating companies In the dls-l trlct Is further Indicated In th3 active exploration of the Salmon Gold at Stewart and by activities In the Unuk River. "Placer gold mining and prospecting by Individuals, syndicates and substantial mining compalne-; Increased, especially In the Atlln area where a feature was the In- auguratlon of Increased steam 'London hospital, ' shovel operations. An Increased) I production In quantity and value of Dlacer eold In the district isi . Indicated for 1935. 'The general results achieved in 1 all branches of the mining Indus- try in tne nonnwestern mineral 'survey district during 1935 Indicate a very active and progressive' per- Is Relieved 0 $1000 rr.Vfl 10 "andlts, Ttanrlitc Each Vanh Brandishing T?..,.,,i;oU; T.. Two n,, Guns, TI Herded , , Members of Staff Into Vault and Then Proceeded To Work VANCOUVER Jan 13 (CP) Two bandits each brandishing ultXllulolllllb two feuiis, trims nem held'un up three Liixee emnlovees eiupiuyeeh and anu two two customers of the branch of the Bank of Montreal at Main anil rnor streets, not lar oers ot tne Dank stait mto loCKing, ine uoor. t INCREASED RELIEF AID TO MUNICIPALITIES TO BE MADE RETROACTIVE VICTORIA. Jan. 13: (CP) Payment of eighty percent of the cost of relief In munlcl- palitles, which was announced at the end of the week by Hon. George S. Pearson, minister of labor, will be retroactive to December 1, continuing until March 31. Whether or not It will be continued after that time will depend upon whe- ther or not Increased federal assistance keeps up. Man Who Lost His Life in South Has Sister in Rupert Howard Galbralth, Vancouver fisherman and millworker, whose body was found last week in his fishing boat which had gone ashore on the. North Arm of Burrard Inlet, Vancouver, was a brother of Mrs. Harry McCavour of this city. Mrs. McCavour Is the wife of a well known Skeena River cannery-man and was last summer at Clax-ton. The late Mr. Galbralth, whose funeral took place last Saturday afte.rnoon in Vancouver under Masonic auspices, Is survived by his widow, two daughters, one son, his father and three sisters. Rudyard Kipling kPiflllclv Til. UCI1UU3IJ 111 - ioa in liwo. , High Low' , 4:45 a.m. 19.4 ft. 16:47 p.m. 17.2 ft. .'10:59 a.m. 7.8 ft. 23:04 p.m. 6.6 ft. PRICE: 5 CENTS on Cash trom the Canadian National iV iV V V 1CiUT - tne Vault, shutting, but not COUNCIL ELECTED E. F. Dudoward Named Chief At Port Simpson Following Annual EIectloh On; Saturday ' E. F. Dudoward Is chief councillor for the native village of Port Simpson for the year 1936. Peter Wells Is secretary of the ' village council and George Sankey, treasurer. The annual election of council lors was held on Saturday at Port Simpson by Indian Agent W. T3. Colllson, resulting in the choice of ",he following: Ward 1 E. F. Dudoward, Phillip Green, Peter Wells and Maik jreen Ward 2 Joshua McKay, Josep'j Dffut, James Henry and George Sankey. Ward 3 Thomas Gosnell, Ell Pollard, John Sankey and Isaac Sankey. The Indian Agent was assisted" In the conducting of the election by Corp. A. Mason Rooke R. C. M-P. and Dominion Constable A. J. Watklnson. i.:- t k WAITING ON CIVICHEAD Unemployed Presenting Requests To City Commissioner Alder In " Interview Today A delegation consisting of three members of the unemployed council and two of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation Is to wait, upon City Commissioner W, J. Alder today with two requests, to interview the commissioner wa made at a meeting of the unemployed last night with Tom Mc-Kenzle presiding. The delegation wiir report back at another meeting to be held Thursday night. Mrs. Homer Clay ot Surf Point, Porcher Island, underwent an opcr- atlon this morning at the Prince Rupert General Hospital and was rennrtPrt thd ft.mrn'tBtiininA' M.wv.t.wi. ,v ww uvui . One Is that the voucher system in Condition of Famous Author Re-'the issuing of relief be dlscon-ported Critical Following tlnued and cash, Instead, be given Operation The other Is that seven days' work. Instead of fourteen be required lor LONDON. Jan. 13: (CP) The the monthly relief allowance of condition of Rudyard Kipling was)?33- reported very grave today eight Decision to send the delegation hours after an emergency opera tion for a gastric disorder In a BAR SILVER UNCHANGED NEW YORK. Jan. 13: (CP) Bar silver was unchanged on both New xorK ana London metal markets; today. The New York price was' 49ic ner ounce and the London' price 202 .pence. nicely.