charlotte Islands last evening on ate- At that time we did not con-Ihe steamer Camosun. After three sid our position serious, believed succumbed to exposure while ilnB the vessel would right herseir tiidcavouring to cling to a mae-l the incoming tide. However, the mu rft. the four others had, at seas became rougher and we saw a least in their own minJ3, given up storm coming up. Then v,e decided ill hope when, after five hours In Mat further precautions should be the water thr high waves cast their takcn' first thing a check-up was !mnst uncontrollable raft on to made of lifebelts. We found one ' : hpa(.h 11,e belt and two ring buoys, also an . . . ...1 t nii fo !.!,( rr-u- ..... n had reaenca a poim wnerc j.ci. me capuuni iouId not have given uve cents tu muutu a ien-iooii L the Uvcs of any or us," declar- workboat which was lying on the ! ri Mr Richards last night In des- ol the galley, evidently tied to I Gibing the harrowing experience of thc funnel' However, the hold on hf tragic voyage. "None of us. I thc skiff was lost owing to thc 45 LllcVe would have been able to desree list of the Bentinck and it L another ten minutes in that fell into thc water, drifting rapid- Icy water Further, we would not away. Then we set about to have been able to survive ashore make rafts. There were no axes ind it was only through the good aboard. Thc only thing was a hat-fortune or being able to stumble on chet belonging to the engineer, No-, tatlon. We lifted the metal the home of a hospitable farmer grat-md his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ing 'ra the stern, pulling off some Bienish. that we are alive to tell four or five doors, fastening the rude airalr together as best we Attci resting for three or four could with a few spikes we found days at thc Queen Charlotte City and putting around the whole thing Hospital from the effects of expos- a rope life line to which to cling. . A 1 J ft- -v ,1, t- r AvnnvLifHi mi ill aiilk:iw. jvii. Sent Distress Calls twenty miles from Rkldcuate Inlet, lv It did not see us VICTORY LOAN Program Tonight Hadio Program at (5:15 ' Radio Program at 7 with Prizes for Listeners 0 p.m. Sunday Concert hy Kocky Mountain Hangers Brass Hand at C.N.H. Totem Hill NEXT WEEK Monday, June 9- Dorothy Thompson on thc Local Hadio Station at brto Garrison Parade Street Dancing Jitterbug Contest A.IU. Demonstration Libya, road. ,,ito u;li rwovrred. The dead nnH knnt rnliinir at fiftp.m miniit- total to $41,150,750, the in any case, there was nothing to At - 3:30 p.m, . John Barker also ..... . ... -. . . i i.. i..v v-o ri rtl Ol c juauit. ..... mwui iu a.m. on a falling tide ran naa aircaay dium-h m u.- ioncer liane on he was Bentinck struck running at full Ing held together only by the life Xit .ub-nwmal speed, It turned out that line. Seas were still . becoming piaceo on iuii v point was really about three rougher. At 2:30 a plane pas.mcrgctt rail, wasnea nun the waves thcie miles to to ihP (he nnni, north nf of TiMl Tlell. nm rri nvrr. hcadinc north, but evident- OUiUU. the Plane came e siea was st. fn r v smooth at "At 3 o.m. frame JVlcuae uu . u. ijm fb tune The tide was still falling, rxposure. There was no doubt that searching along the he sho shore t line. By low water at 11:45 a.m the boat he was dead. His face and hands 1 'd over and was shipping water were blue. There was no sign ot rthenortsid, life in him. SatWled I'cle Lorctuen's Dealh the rough sea for about twenty (Continued on I'ago Three) Police Court Fines This Year Increase City police court fines in Prince Rupert so far this yeaf have reach- j ed a total of $1910 compared with $1802.50 in the first five months of 1940. Fines for this May amounted to $320 in comparison with $402 last May. Not Bye-and-Bye But BUY and BUYI ) we Peter Lorenzen, Frank McRae intervals. Between 12:30 and 1 loan commiuee anaomiueu. Bu.uiiCn iM John Barker. p.m. we got a reply from a boat 'oia' suoscriDea since me campuKn The survivors will tell the story of the Morgan Logging Co. Mean of thc wreck and Its tragic after- time the distress calls had been math av the Inquest wruch com- picked up by a fisherman at Cow n:r::cc next Wednesday morning Bay, Prince Itupcrt. who had notl lor the taking of evidence before fled the Armour Salvage Co. which kroner Norman A. Watt. Meantime in turn sent a message to Aliford ;.f police are continuing their In- Bay. asking that a plane and crash ligation. boat be sent to the scene. Thc cap- Mr Richards gave an account to tain had given his position as five i . i n-U... It-.. 4t- r-1.1 J i . t . laaily News representative rnuay muvs nvim ui oMut-gate imcw i- 4t It follows: tranQe., The Tragic Story "After the turn of the tide, a Av 8 cclock Saturday night we storm came up and it became very lttt Prince Rupert aboard the Ben- rough. At 1:30 p.m. the Bentinck Unck destined for Queen Charlott righted herself with the incoming City it wai an uneventful trip un- tide but soon reversed to a siar-tll we sighted the shore haze of thc board list. Rapidly taking water, Queen Charlotte Islands at between the Bcntinck sank, leaving only the 6 and 6 30 Sunday morning. The pilot house and part of the galley, capum thc night previous had set above water. Thereupon it was the course southwest outside of decided to launch the raft. Before Browning Entrance and had left abandoning ship, the parly was on the mate John Barber, at the wheel, the roof of the cabin in the hope of Then In he morning" the captain a boat coming to the rescue. The could not find the entrance or seas were becoming higher and Bkidcgair Inlet. After taking higher, now washing over the cab- 3undln;s it was decided lo pro- in. Frank McRae had been givea cerd northward, thc skipper now the life Jacket. Peter Lorenzen, one being at the wheel. The shore was life buoy and Robert Morgan, thc followed some distance out for a other life buoy. With th3 seas be-Ume Tim at comlnz worse and worse. It was de- thls time It was rlmr. bro&d day- elded to take to the raft. Aith all lit By 0 a.m. the cantaln de- seven men in good spirits, the Ben- cided Uiat he was too far north so Unck was abandoned at 2 p.m. and he turned the boat about. Figuring we struck out for shore, possibly two II . . .... it.. Jl-i k ...UU AU. ik 3 o 1 rU ffreckof Bcntinck SURVIVORS TELL 0W 111 Tomorrow's Tides THREE C0MRAr rv High - 12:41 p.m. 20.1 it. Low 6:30 p.m. 1JJ H. , . . 18:35 an. 6.4 It. OF EXPOSURt 'ft I r -J NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER Qy Fortuitous Last Minute Circumstances Saved Lis ui i-our hiio uvea lo Tell Story Only a set of fortuitous last minute circumstances paved the wreck of the service boat Bentinck in the storm t0,scd waters of Hecate Straits on the cast coast of Graham Island from culminating in the death of seven per-0ns instead of three, according to A. E. Richards, chief firini't'r and general superintendent of the E. J. Ryan contracting Co.. one or the four - ; J survivor-., all or whom reached lnc vessel but the pump had a brok- PrinC" ivuvn me i'-o wuiu itut ujjci Vol, XXX.. No. 133. AXIS SUBMARINES AT BEIRUT ANKARA Eight (ierman pocket submarines are reported lo have arrived at the port of Beirut in Lebanon during the past week. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.. SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1041. JOOOOO 0 OOO0OBOOIHKKHJlKHKHKKKOOKHDOOOatMKKKKKHOOOO War News SOUTH AFRICANS IN EGYPT CAIRO South African forces, fresh from their conquest of Ethiopia, are being now moved into Egypt lo take up position in ilel'cntc of Suez against the expected Axis drive from Large numbers have been moved in both by sea and INDIVIDUAL JAPAN NOT BOND SALES SATISFIED Tutal For Canada To Dale $2?.1,1J8.700. National Headquarters Announces OTTAWA. Jun 7: (CPl Thc Is Nippon Docs Nol like Reply Netherlands East Indies To Trade Overtures Victory Bonds oCan Be Bought 1. In denominations of $30, $100, $300, $1000. 2. Tliroiigh the canvassers, through the banks or through the Dugout. , 3. I or one cash payment or on instalments spread over five months or by arrangement with the banks. If you buy on the instalment plan, the bond costs you no more. You can draw your cheque on any bank in Canada for the purchase of Victory Bonds without paying collection charges theicon. Victory Bonds are the direct obligation of the Government of Canada and there can be no better investment. They pay belter interest than do bank savings accounts. You can borrow against your bond and you can sell them at any time. The first interest on these bonds will be paid on December 15 next thereafter on June 15 and December 15 in every year until 1951. 1 he Government of Canada will pay these bonds off in cash on June 15, 1951. m no was about five miles north or three miies aistaim wnu u- - - - .. beitnold- oi the Skldegale Inlet entrance, he wieldy craft to which all were c.lng- " a eudeavourinc to Dick ud the lne. paddling as best we coma wim """' "- , buoy fret, and hands. Byt this time the J AD""' " v-; Of TOKYO, June 7: Domel News that uwi the me Richards and the three other sur- "Between 10 and 11 am. It was victory Loan established a record Agency saio. roaay iw ,w. rant h J. Coutuie. Robert rtd . t.h rnrtinnv,,. nd yesterday when 51-475 Individuals of the Netherlands West Indies to BOMBING RENEWED Bulletins ALASKA fil'ir ASHORE SEATTLE Coastguard head-quarters intercepted messages today that the cannery supply ship Dellwood of the Alaska Steamship Co. is hard aground on Nicholas Roik, False Pass, Al-1'u'nn I'eninsula. Tassengers, mostly cannery employees, are 1 being removed and the vessel is I in no Immediate danger. ROOSEVELT TAKES ACTION VAS.lN(,TON, DC. The While Hoir.c announced today that President Franklin I), fir-- evelt would order the taking over of the North American Aviation plant at Ihglewood, California, if the strikers have not agreed among themselves to return to work Monday. ANTI-JEWISH MEASURES ZAGREB Anti-Jewish measures are being taken in Croatia following the subjugation by Germany. All Jewish property, must now be registered with the Morgan and William Notation-are call Aliford Bay. We Rot no replv bought bonds, bringing the day's trade overtures of Japan was con- coVcrnment Jews must hence IlttllUllitl UlUCiCU uuituii.wij m forth r,.rh wear cn special n markings mirl tin on, and opened last Monday Is $231,118,700. The Franchise of Freedom are to be herded into ghettos. CUTTING TRAIN SERVICES BUCHAREST Drastic; reductions have been made in passenger services on Rumanian railroads lo make way for "intensified freight traffic." There Is no explanation as to the nature of this intensified freight . traffic. There is speculation that it might have, something to do with rumors of an Impending Axis move towards the Russian I WASHINGTON, D.C., June 7; LONDON, June 7: Jondon had High government authorities said I Its first night bombing since May last night that the United States 11 last night but the attack was would keep Its supply line with the not on large Jale. Casualties were Netherlands East Indies, open at' light and damage was not heavy. any cost. Delivery of vital supplies A south east coast town was vlisj such as rubber from there must be started an attempt to pump aeaa ana. unaoie io ihhu - - - however, carried It out . ;,r " tr, again. .UlLUUHCU liUt Illllb. logne and Cap Grlz Nez. Hitler knows one language only i the language of FORCE. And force will end his mad ambition to enslave the world, Your dollars LOANED. BASEBALL SUNDAY Acropolis Park, 2:30 . RANGERS vs. SEARCHLIGHTS Admission 23c COAL INDUSTRY ESSENTIAL OTTAWA The coal industry lias been designed as an essential service under wartime regulations with heavy penalties provided for those who would impede production. MUSSOLINI TELLS CABINET ROME Premier Benito Mussolini is expected to tell the Fascist cabinet today what transpired at the recent meeting with Chancellor Adolf Hitler in Brenner Pass. However it is not expected this will be made public. RATIONING OF RUBBER Ihis Being Considered In United States Supply From Netherlands London Has Its First Night Attack East Indies to be Maintained In Almost Month Of Light 4 Nature maintained. A British convoy in the Straits Meantime mention Is made in of Dover was attacked by enemy authoritative quarters of the pos- At 6:30 im. Peter Lorenzen died and by lls from long sibillty or rationing the use of r pxnosure when the ran was 1 Lhniit. a ouarter of a mile offshore. j'The captain held on to Lorenzen in, t i range, suns. rubber in this country, The Royal Air Force staged raids on the invasion coast between Bou- ' More Italians Are Prisoners ' NAIROBI, June 7: (CP) British East and West African troops have crossed the Omo , River In southern Ethiopia and have taken two thousand pris- oners and captured the town of Abaltl, all Italian defences in the region now being in British hands, headquarters announced today, PRICE: 5 CENTS. Canned Salmon Situation Great Britain Needs Two-Thirds Of Pack In Canada This Year Requirements Are Divided Into Three Grades and Prices F.O.H. Prince Rupert and Vancouver are Suggested OTTAWA, June 7: (CP) Hon J. E. Michaud, min- ister of tisheries, announced today mat ureat cruain was prepared to take approximately 1,200,000 cases of canned ; salmon from Canada during 1941. He said in a statement : 'Definite information has been received to the effect that thc Ministry of Food in Great Britain is prepared to pur- - '- chase what would amount to two- Britain Has Good Chance Says Winant thirds of the maximum production of Canadian canned salmon for 1 1941." ' Mr. Michaud added that It was estimated possible a maximum pack of 1,700,000 cases of canned salmon Mil. KJ .AVUUWWV ww J British Columbia fisheries and all efforts consistent with conservation will have to be made to produce the WASHINGTON. D.C.. June 1 quantity required. It was estlmat- 7: Great Britain's chances of ed that about 500,000 cases would winning the war are still fav- have to be reserved for domestic . orable. United States Ambas- 'and foreign markets other than sador to Great Britain told a jOreat Britain. Congressional gathering to- British requlrements.are to he ca- day. There was no need, Win- ant said. ol direct Intervention by United States providing this country intensified its aid to Britain program. ' I I Halibut Sales Summary American 87,000 pounds, and 8.5c and 10.9c and 3.6c. Canadian 84,500 pounds, and 10.9c and 8.2c. American Mitkof, 40,000, Royal, 10.4c 8.5c. 10.4c 10.6C j Arctic, 35,000, Booth, 10.9c and! 8.6c. j i Eureka, 12,000, Atlln, 10.6c and 8.9c Canadian 10.7c and 8c, Mae West, 14,500, Pacific, 10.7c and 8.1c. J. II., 8,000, Storage, 10.Cc and 8.3c. Oldfleld, 11,500, Storage, 10.8c and 8.6c. Balsac I., 17,000, Booth, 10.9c and 8.2c. Bum, 8,000, Atlin vlded Into three grades: No. 1, Including sockey alone. No. 2, including red springs, coho No. 3, including pinks and chums. Prices considered to be satisfactory have been guararjted ri "following stales, the mtnlsTer said, per case of 96 one-half" ffat ftlhs f.o.b. Vancouver or Prince Rupert: No. 1, $13.75. No. 2, $10. No. 3, $6.25. Mr. Michaud said It will be necessary for the Canadian government to take such measures as it may deem fit to conserve raw materials j and or cannm5 and Pce canned salmon exports under license. Weather Forecast Prince Rupert and Queen Char- Northern Breeze, 17,000, Storage, ;moderate southwest t cloudy and mild. SEVERLV O QUINN BURIED With rites In the Church of the Annunciation, funeral of the late Severin O'Quinn took place this morning. Pallbearers were W. A. 10.6c and 8.6c.JlUlgold, O. Martinson, A. Campag- Minnle V... 8500, Edmunds Walker, 11c and 8.6c. & I nolo, Louis Amadio, 'and Henry Smith. George Holes FRIENDS OF 5am Joy Friends of Sam Joy will be interested to learn that he has recently been appointed Assistant Clothing Manager at Charlton & Morgan Limited, 657 Granville St., Vancouver's leading men's clothing firm. "Sam", as lie was familiarly known In Prince Rupert, was Tormerly connected with Bryant Co. Limited lor the past eight years. Mr. Joy states that Charlton & Morgan's store, which was. only occupied this year. Is the finest he has ever seen. The new front is modern and impressive But, perhaps, the most outstanding feature U the new fluorescent lighting, which gives almost sunlight brightness without glare. To any of his friends who visit Vancouver Sam, extends a special invitation to call and see him. He will be glad to show them around this new store and explain the many interesting features.