niffirultv in Refloating U. Tennessee Off San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, June 14:-, possibility that the giant battleship rj s S Tennessee, fast In the mud off Alameda Shoals, will have to be stripped of her heavy guns and armament loomed yesterday when a fleet of tugs failed to lift her at Ugh tide Some two hundred tons of shells and war ammunition had been removed from the big fighting craft and thousands of gallons of fuel oil pumped from her tanks in an effort to lighten her sufficiently to haul her off bottom. Special Banner Of Knight of Garter Is Awarded Duke of Windsor By His Brother King George VI LONDON, June' 14: A special banner of the Knight of the Garter has been conferred upon the Duke :f Windsor, the former King Ed-vard VIII, by King George VI. Polar Records Being Sought Explore! American Expedition to Lapland This Summer NEW YORK. June 14: A quest ':r records left by an unidentified American explorer who was one of first white men to penetrate ir into the Arctic Circle was entranced today by Arnold Haverlle. R-jear old" leader of-an expedition thlch plans to explore Lapland this summer. 'Nobody seems to know who thej American was," Haverlle said, prior 3 his departure on the S. S. Geor-fic to join other members of the wpedltlon at Trondhjem, Nora-ay. Associated Boards Convention To Be Held This August Notices have been received In the' ttty announcing August 4 and 5 as the dates for the annual convention of the Associated Boards or Trade of Central British Columbia to be held in Prince Rupert this' War There will be delegates In at-J tendance from Interior points as' lr distant as the Cariboo country. Many matters of Importance to this Part of the province will be taken op. TODAY'S STOCKS (Courtly S. D. Jomittton Co.) Terrace -Cloudy, calm, 5U. Alice Arm Raining, calm, W. Stewarl Cloudy, calm! 50. Haielton Cloudy, calm, G8. Smithers Cloudy, calm, warm. Nurns Lake Clear, calm, 00 Victoria Cloudy, calm, barometer, 29.02. Estevan Cloudy. southeast wind, G miU'n per hour; barometer, 29.02. I'rince Geortre Cloudy, south ind, 4 miles ner hour: baro- ""'ter, 29.81. Vancouver Cloudy, east wind, mil per hour; barometer, Alert Hay Overcast, calm, bar "meter, 29.98; temperature, El; 8(,a Kmooth, l5u'l Harbor Overcast, light easterlv "wperature, 63 ; Bca smooth. ! Triple Island Cloudy, north ind. G mllea per hour; sea smooth, Laiiitara Island Overcast, east lnd 14 miles per hour; baro-29.80; temperature. 52; swell. uead Tree Point Raining Sh SOIltlluiiulurlv. l.n witnpfpl. 9.8G: tempera lure, 50; moderate Another Body Recovered NANALMO The body of Joseph Carr, young Slav miner, one of three killed by an underground flood in the coal workings of the Ueban mine at Extension near here Friday, was brought to the surface by rescue workers Windsor's Vicar "Made" DARLINGTON, Eng. Rev. It. Anderson Jardine, who performed the religious ceremony at the marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Wallis Warfield, announced yesterday that he had resigned from the vicarage of St. Paul's at Darlington and planned a lecture tour through the United States. He insisted that his resignation had nothing to do with the performance of the wedding ceremony. Rebels In Hilbao BILBAO The insurgent advance guard pressed on the heels of retreating Basques into the outskirts of long beleaguered Bilbao today and some rebel officers said they expected the insurgent banner to be flyfhg from the Basque capital by nightfall. Hungcrford Is Honored BURLINGTON, Vermont Before a distinguished assemblage which included the 207 members of the 1937 graduating class of the University of Vermont, the state's oldest educational institution, educators of national and international repute and alumni from all sections of the country, S. J. Hungerford of Montreal, the chairman and president of the Canadian National Railways and affiliated companies, was awarded an honorary degree as doctor of mechanical engineering here today at the University's 133rd. commencement in recognition of his notable work in restoring the Vermont railway lines after the great New England flood of 1927. Weather Forecast i Furnished through the courtesy o tie Dominion Meteorological Bureau Victoria and Prince Rupert. ThU lore eaat la compiled irom ooscrvauviui ken a today ana wvni hour period ending o v-m. nuuvi- Oeneral Synopsis Pressure is low and falling on the north coast. uonthpr has been unsettled wlin showers in many parts of the province. It remains moderately warm Prince Rupert District and Jueen Charlotte Islands Fresh to strong north-easterly winds, cloudy with noht rains, fog patches. West Coast of Vancouver Island Fresh to strong souin-casicriy winds, cloudy with light rain. Germany Advances In Davis Cup Play Defeated IJrlglum l our Games To One at Week-End Thunderstorm At Borden Funeral Elements Break Loose as Wartime Premier is Buried OTTAWA, June 14: Through a violent thunderstorm which broke as the funeral cortege was making its way to Beechwood Cemetery. l,he body of Sir Robert Borden was jarried to Us grave late Saturday. Halibut Sales Summary American 89,500 pounds, ind 6c to 8.9c and 6c. Canadian 30,500 pounds, and 5c to 7.8c and 5c. American 8.Cc 7.7c Majestic, 35,000, Booth, 8.6c and 6c. 6c. Explorer, 30,000, Pacific, 8.8c and Augusta, 17,000, Cold Storage, 8.9c and 6c. Wabashr7,500.Atlhv8.9c"and 6c; Canadian Balsac, 7,500, Pacific, 7.8c and 5a Cape Spencer, 14,000 Cold 7.7c and 5c. Tramp, 9,000, Atlln, 7.8c and 5C. Developments In Taylor Case Mysterious .Murder of Movie Director May Yet be Solved LOS ANGELES, June 14: "We l hope to be able to announce defin ite develoDments In the William the mysterious murder of the fa mous film director February 1, 1922. Steamers Collide In Thames River Royal Archer Badly Holcil And Passengers Take to Lifeboats Glenifer Undamaged LONDON, June 14: The pas-, senger steamer Royal Archer was groping through the fog In the Thames Estuary last night with a gaping hole In her bow following a collision with the freighter Olenlfcr. One hundred and thirty passengers of the Royal Archer took to the lifeboats. The Glenifer was Mutiny of Bounty Being Recalled Descendant of Cant. Christian Leaves For I'itcairn Island To Claim Fortune SAN FRANCISCO, June 14: Charles Christian, great great grandson of Captain Charles TIPTJTTW June 1, uciui",w'"" ?fniS;,m four games to one In of the British warship "Bounty," I European tZln Sne zone DavU Davis Cup uup tennis has left here for Pitcalrn Island to play. I LIBRARY Today '5 Weather virconfr, .sr. B.C. Tom orrow s Tides (8 jLM.) mm High 6:10 ajn. 16.7 ft. prince Rupert Cloudy, north V. 19:01 pm. 18.2 ft. wind, four miles per hour; barometer, Low 0:10 a.m. 7.5 ft. 29.90; light swell. 12:20 p.m. 6.0 ft. NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER Vol. XXVI.. No. 137. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1937 PRICE: 5 CENTS BATTLE IS ASH, 'A Late Telegraphs Speedily Executed MOSCOW 1 wenty-eight pcr- '.Ams were convicted and exe- Vf-'ed at Svodony In the Soviet East for wrecking an Amur railroad train. Charges against the alleged wreckers were the same as those made in three previous Far East trials which have already resulted in sixty-six executions. No recourse to appeal was permitted. Rioting Is Serious ANDERSON, Indiana Street rioting between union and nonunion automobile workers was climaxed today by a sudden blast from a shotgun in the hands of an unnamed man. Nine were wounded and an undetermined number of others Injured. DICTATORS UNYIELDING Hitler and Stalin Remain Sworn Enemies LONDON, June 14: Chancellor Adolf Hitler of Germany and Dictator Joseph Stalin of Soviet Russia remain sworn enemies today. 3oth dictators have repudiated at tempts of their military chieftains x bring about an understanding between the Red Army and the Seichswehr which could have led 'o peace between the two countries ind also an alliance dominating Europe. "Sid" Macdonald, Prominent In Affairfc of Prince Rupert For Many Years, Claimed by Death One of Prince Rupert's most prominent citizens over a neriod of unwards of twentv-five years. Simon D. Mac donald, part owner of the Evening Empire newspaper, president of the Prince Rupert Trades and Labor Council and identified with many other of the city's public and semi-private organizations, passed away Saturday night at 11:40 at the Prince Rupert Gen-,-eral Hospital. Mr. Macdonald had! been in Indifferent health for se- veral months and recently he hadi been confined to his home for ai couple of weeks. He returned to his ' work but on Wednesday last was stricken again. He was rushed to the Prince Rupert General Hospital and an operation performed but he failed to rallv satisfactorily and gradually declined until the end came. The late Mr. Macdonald was born in Quebec fifty-seven years ago and. as a very young child, was taken back to Scotland by his parents. He was raised at Forres In Elginshire and, as a young man, returned with his parents to Canada, settling at Kamloops. It was at Kamloops that Mr. Macdonald learned his trade as a printer. He came to Prince Rupert In 1909. For a time he was Identified with the old Optimist newspaper and later the Daily News. Some years ago he became interested In the Empire with which he was identified un to jthe time of his death. At various ; times he was with practically every newspaper or printing establishment in Prince Rupert and had a high reputation as a master of his trade. Throughout his residence here. Mr. Macdonald took a keen Interest In a variety of fialrs Including civic life, the labor, movement -and the Prince Rupert branch of th-3 Typographical Union for several years up to last fall when he resigned owing to Jillng health. He had also served on the board of i directors of the Northern British .Columbia Agricultural and Indus trial Association. He was an asso- Late S. 1). Macdonald The death of the late S. D. MajUonald comes as a distinct shock to the people of Prince Rupert, to most of whom he was well known and held in high esteem. To .the members of the newspaper profession it is particularly sad because he was looked upon by them as a man with a bright future. He was a leader In the field of typography as well as of labor generally and his opinions were always respected by everyone. Always reasonable in his stand on public questions he was at the same time adamant when it came to discussing the rights and privileges of the worker.- Mr. Macdonald's death is a loss to the whole community and the members of the Daily News staff feel it particularly and offer their condolences to the widow and members of the family. Nothing we can say mitigates the blow but It may In a very slight degree help to heal the wound.. . athletic matters. He was an ener-1 ,jate member ortne Canadian Le-getlc worker and his advice and) , d s al0 a member 0f leadership were always valued. He was chairman of the Halibut Marketing Board at the time of death as well as a member of the board of directors of the Prince Rupert General Hospital. He also held the office of a Justice of the Peace and was a member of the general committee of the recent Coronation Celebration here. He was Identified with the original organization of the Pjlnce Rupert Trades and Labor Council and held a record for all Canada In length of service as a Trades and Labor Council pre sident. For many years he sat as an Oesmond Taylor murder case in aalderman and als0 semd at one few days." Eugene Williams, chief Ume as a poUce commlssloner. He investigator for District Attorney ; was a past presldent of the Prince ouron fins aeciarea yesi-cruay, j Rupcrt Football Association. Williams' statement was made as prlnce Rupert Baseball Association several new witnesses were cxa-LnM Pr,nr Rimprt n9SvPraii Assn- mlned in the latest effort to solve I claU(m He had presldent or Tslmpsean Lodge A. F. & A. M. of which he was at one time an officer. He was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church. When the St Andrew's Society was in existence here he was for many many years its president. In addition to his widow, Mr Macdonald Is survived by three daughters Evelyn, Dorothy and May all residing here, and one son, Harold, with the Bank of Montreal at Vernon. There are also two sisters Mrs. Andrew Grant of Vancouver and Mrs. Angus Mac- Fadyan of Kamloops. The son and Mrs. Grant are coming here Wed nesday morning on the steamer Prince George and the funeral will be held that afternoon. B. C. Un dertakers are In charge of arrange ments. Funeral Notice The funeral of the late S. D Macdonald will take place Wed nesday, June 16 at 3:30 p.m. from the Presbyterian Church. The body ill He in state 1 1 the church from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m, Wednesday. IN MEM0RIAM Almighty God in Ills infinite wisdom has seen fit to call from our midst our most worthy Pre-' sident, Brother Simon D. Macdonald. We, the officers and members of the Prince Rupert Trades Si Labor Council and all affiliated unions deeply regret the untimely passing of one who, with unfailing Judgment and foresight worked untiringly to guide and further the cause of the labor movement In this city. To our departed Brother's widow and family, our most sincere sympathy is extended in their bereavement. Brother "Syd" Macdonald, esteemed, and honored for his sterling character as a leader, good citizen and friend, will be sadly missed In this community, where for over twenty-seven years he has been an active outstanding worker in all branches of civic, social and labor activities. J Watching Italians BIGNOLES, France, June 14: Minister of the Interior Dormoy announced all Italians living In France would be placed under surveillance Saturday In a sweeping drive to find the killers of two antl-Fascist Italians. Todays Weather (Oovernniemt Telegraph!) Vancouver B. C. Nickel, .25. Big Misosuri, .45. Bralorne, 7.00. Aztec, .08. Cariboo Quartz, 1.G5. Dentonla, .14. DunwelL .02. Golconda, .07. Mlnto, .152. Meridian, .01V4. Fairview Amalg., .03. Noble Five, .05'i. Pioneer, 4.00. Porter Idaho, .04 Vi. Premier, 2.26. Reeves McDonald, .83. Reno, .81. Relief Arlington, .19. Reward, .10. Salmon Gold, .09. Taylor Bridge, .05 Wayside, .03 'A. Hedley Amalg., .04. Premier Border, 01 . Silbak Premier, 255. Congress, .04. Silver Crest, .00. Home Gold, .02. Grandvlew, .153,i. Indian, .02. QuaUlno Copper. .04. Quesnel Quartz, -.09, OiU A. P. Con, .38,. Calmont, .72. C. St E., 3.15. Freehold, .10. Hargal, .18. McDougal Segur,..25. Mercury, .35. Okalta. 2.15. Pacalta, .17. Home Oil. 2.15. United. 20. , Weymarn, .10. Toronto Beattle, 1.22. Central Patricia, 3.00. God's Lake, .46. Lee Oold, .03. Little Long Lac, 5.20. McKenzle Red Lake. 1.18. Pickle Crow, 6.25. Red Lake Gold Shore, .41. San Antonio, 1.40. Sherrltt Gordon. 2.40. Smelter Oold, .03 V2. McLeod Cockshutt, 2.10. Oklend, .13. Mosher, .28. Gllbec. .02. Madsen Red Lake, .63. Stadacona, 1.46. Frontier Red Lake, .14. Francoeur, .75. Manitoba & Eastern, .03. Moneta Porcupine, 1J0. Rubec, .03. Thompson Cadillac, .63. Bailor, .02! Bankfield, .88. East Malartic, 1.05. Preston East Dome, .94. Hutchison Lake, .10. Dawson White. .13. Rajah Red Lake, .24. Aldermac. 1.05. Kerr Addison. 2.35. Uchl Gold, .70. Martin Bird. .69. Wheat Exports Bound Upward Flour Movement Somewhat Higher Though Prices Lower ; OTTAWA, June 14: Canada's export of wheat bounded upward In both volume and value during the twelve months ending May 31 over the preceding twelve-month! period. At the same time exports of flour, while showing a decline In I quantity, showed a considerable increase In value. MAIL IN THIN AIR Plan to Link San Francisco And New York SAN FRANCISCO, June 14: San Francisco may be linked with New York by a stratosphere air line In the near future, according to air mall fliers. Following announce- nent by Chairman Mead, Demo crat, to the Associated Press in Washington that the post office committee was working on a new llr mall bill, It was stated the service might lead to possibilities of , stratosphere flying on the line. Long sought legislation would ,' authorize the post office depart ment to Initiate transcontinental . non-stop mall service and under- : take experimental work. Blacks of Yukon Are Going North ; Former Speaker of Parliament And His Wife, the Present Member, Are Here Today If on. Gcorire Dlynck. former Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, and Mrs. Black, the present Member of Parliament for the Yukon, were here aboard tlm Princess Charlotte this morn ing going through from Vahcoti ver to Dawson where they will spend the summer. RAIN NOW REQUIRED Bulkley Valley Parched After Two Weeks of Hot Weather SMITHERS, June 14: The Bulk- ley Valley Is having an excess of ..ummer conditions for this 'time of the year and, after two weeks of bright and fairly hot weather, the fanners are crying for rain for their crops, lacking which In the very near future will work a. great deal of damage to the hay and kraln crops. Smoke from forest fires near Skeena Croslng and In other localities spread a pall over the district. Unless there Is some rain shortly the danger from forest fires generally will become .great. Idaho Team Wins Two Ball Games Lewislon Diamond Visitors Take Both Ends of Double. Header From Vancouver VANCOUVER, June 14: In an International baseball double-header at the end of the week a team from Lewlston, Idaho, beat Vancouver in both games, the first by a score of 4 to 3 and the second 6 to 5. Amelia Earhart Now in India American Avlatrlx Makes Progress On World flight EL FASHAR, Egypt, June 14: Amelia Earhart, flying around the world, arrived here late Saturday after a flight from Fort Lamy, French Equatorial Africa. She left 'yesterday for India. TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL Business at the regular, monthly meeting of the Prince Rupert Trades and Labor Council Thursday .night was of a routine nature, no matters of outstanding Importance coming up. Vice-President Thomas B. Black was In the chair In the absence of President S. D. Macdonald, Lieut. Henrietta Thlrsteln, Salvation Army, sailed this morning on the Princess Charlotte for Wrangell.