LARGEST CIROULATION iw THE OITY AND NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA Sek . THE ee NEWS GRUNTY GRUNDY SAYS: 8. M. Newton has announced him= self as a candidate for Mayor but that is no guarantee that he is go- PRICE FIVE CENTS ing to run ‘lat; Library —S—_— ae eS - — ————_—_—_———=+ — ——————————————— _ ——— Se osama VOL. 1V., NO. 202 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1913 staan esos csontetietnthasttinetanrinepn STEF sTEFANSSON PURPOSELY MAROONED BY KARLUK CREW-HANGING AT KAMLOOPS YESTERDAY UNITED STATES TAKES ACTION TO RESTORE PEACE IN MEXICO AMERICAN WARSHIP THREATENS TO OPEN FIRE AT TAMPICO ON BOTH REBELS AND FEDERALS AND BOTH SUSPEND ial to The Daily awa. Mexico City, Dec. 13.—Ad- Fletcher, commander of Mexi- eploread ord rea pe rican forees in yesterday oth the rebels and the federals fighting at Tampico to cease firing, threatening to open fire pon them with the guns of the iboat Wheeling if the order was obeyed. Both sides mplied with the order, ac- g not HOSTILITIES there last night by Sir Lionel Gardner, the British Minister from Admiral Craddock of the British cruiser Berwick, which is lying off Tampico. The Federals hold tre of Tampico and front. Admiral the cen- the water Fletcher has or- dered all foreigners to take re- fuge on board the ships or to congregate on the waterfront, where they will be under the protection of the guns from the ling to information received warships. FIRST PERSON EVER TRIED AT PRINCE RUPERT FOR A MURDER OSCAR WICKLUND, WHO SHOT AND KILLED A MAN INA TELKWA BAR-ROOM FOUND GUILTY OF CRIME OF MANSLAUGHTER \fler an hour’s recess for sterday the court pro-|} ed with the ease of Rex vy. Wicklund, Wicklund is the first person] murder pert aid much he etewey ever tried for ‘ in Prince} vw ‘mene man ist with the murder of Howell in the. new} relkwa Hotel on November 4th | evidence brought out os that the men were entire} s; that they accidentally | men do in this new ind began drinking to- gether; that the prisoner even chit adinner for the deceased waiter to give him} wanted and that he mer) would pay for it. iner they met again in room. From one thing her they began to quar d the prisoner ling name and upon be reatened repeated it. The struck | the prisoner p and owing him up struck ven again. The prisoner drew ‘ts gun and shot” the deceased the breast, and then made an ‘tempt to escape, but was later ‘dught and handed over to the tne he il calle rs howe | ed fmil ¥ police, m@ 6=©6o The prisoner himself was put On the stand and told how he Was a Russian Finn, with a wife ld in the old land; he 'o New York about three wandered north in- \rthur and thence to the where he remained un- ! a year ago, He then Jvvec’ west and worked on the G.T.P. until about six weeks ‘80, when he proceeded further and ch ime years to Port praivic out mi Ne “Cand Janded at Telkwa on ember 3rd, the evening be- ore the day’ of the murder, While at ort George he had il = H 150 to his wife at home. * told in a very simple way ho , h w he came by his gun. He ; id never carried a fire arm be- *. While coming along the PACK from Fort George he came in touch with another traveller who said he was broke. Prisoner at the time, and stranger a share wanted to borrow was cooking his meal offered the The stranger some money interest was}and for this neason sold bis an tomatic revolver for $5.00. Prisoner bought it to help the fellow out and after arriving in Telkwa tried to sell the weapon which was his purpose, Prisoner said he was drink- us hard in Telkwa and knew nothing of his actions after the j morning before the shooting. The judge jin charging the tury pointed Ot that because a man was drunk Was no justifi- cation for acrimMe, Getting drunk was a voluntary &et, How ever if the prisoner was. so drunk that he did not know the ict was harmful, and that could only be decided by the evidence, the jury were to consider it. If there was any reasonable doubt as to this the prisoner was to get the benefit. It was the duty of the crown to show that the man’s mind was capable of realizing the seriousness of his conduct. If this was not shown the sentence would be man- slaughter and otherwise that of murder, After a deliberation of about an hour the jury” returned verdict of manslaughter. The prisoner was brought up for sentence this morning when a Mr. Justice Murphy said the court agreed with the finding and recommendation of the jury and was inclined to be as lenient as possible. He then sentenced the prisoner to five years, A Social Dance weekly social dance England Hall, 1918 Good music, 294-292 ~ A regular in Sons of Second Avenue. Cleaners. Pioneer Pantorium Phone 4, By REX Popular Prices Doors Open, 8 p.m, WESTHOLME OPERA HOUSE Winter Season of 1913-14 . Four Weeks Engagement of the Josephine Deffry Stock Company Opens Wednesday, December 17th In the Great New York Production of “THE SPOILERS” Reserved Seats at Orme’s 8rd Ave. Drug Store BEACH 25c., 35c., and 50c, Curtain Rises, 8.30 p.m, rere. WILL NOT EXHIBIT Germany is Following Lead of Great Britain as to Panama (Special to The Daily News) Berlin, Dec. 13.—The bill to appropriate half a million dol- lars for a German. representa- tion at the Panama-Pacifie Ex- position has been withdrawn, Germany not participating. It is stated that there an under- standing between Germany and Great Britain that the two coun- tries will not be officially presented at the eae is re- THE KIRMESS WAS A GREAT SUCCESS Miss Ethel Gray's Pupils Showed Excellent Merit in Various Lines, The entertainment that was given last evening under the direction of Miss Ethel Gray was in every re- spect a splendid success. The dancing of the children who had had _ all their training under the eye of Miss Gray showed that she has made a thorough mastery of the art of dancing. Her own exhibitions in this which have always 50 much admired in the city, were en- joyed fully last evening. The attendance at the entertain- ment was large and everyone ed to enjoy themselves to the fullest, There was no long delay, as some- times attends local productions. On the. contrary, . everything went through with perfect precision and without long waits. The repetition of an entertainment by Miss Gray wi'l be readily acceptable at any time, The dancing and singing by the children were undoubtedly the parts that were most fully enjoyed. Flora Burritt, Mable Vierick and _ Lily Shrubsall made an excellent showing in the Dutch dance and were given The American line, been seem- a most hearty encore. skirt dance given by Florrie Gray, Gladys Kemp and the Knott and Bailey sisters was likewisé very Jean Spanish dance, prettily done. appeared in the fur- Nishing a very effective programme. Later they gave a waltz clog excellently. Miss Murtel Patmore gave a pretty Spanish dance in finished style, and again appeared in the Bouquet dance, her graceful move- ments being very effective. The Ifish jig was rendered in avery taking way by the kelly, the Knott and the Bailey “sisters. “In My Harem,” by Florrie Gray and chorus proved one of the most thoroughly enjoyed of the evening's part of a very numbers. The Scottish dance Shen Trews by a group of ten was well done and loudly encored, as were most of the numbers. Miss Ethel Gray gave the sword dance which she does so perfectly, and also the Sailor's Hornpipe. Florrie Gray in a Ballet dance also acquitted herself well. The marches by the company to- gether with a very effective ‘‘good- night” scene at the close, given also by the company, showed very care- ful training by the conductor. Bernice Lavalle, Mannie and Flor- rie Gray, James Kelly and Henry Fletcher were heard in vor) selec- tions which were well renderéd. Presbyterian Servicés. Besides the regular morning and evening services, an after- noon meeting will be held in the Empress Theatre at 3:30 o'clock, when Rey. F. W. Kerr will speak on “Prince Rupert and the Social Evil.” Men only will be admitted. At the even- ing service in we Empress The- atre at 7:30 Rev. F. W. Kerr will preach on “From the Man- ger to the Cross.”’ This address will be largely a description of the speaker’s visit to Palestine and the earthly scenes of Jesus’ life. Morning service is held in the Presbyterian Hall, Fourth avenue, at 41 o'clock. The Presbyterian Christmas tree will be held on the Tuesday before Christmas, and Moya Bailey | the} (Special to The Daily News.) Dallas, Texas, Dec. 13.— Three persons were killed and two fatally injured when an au- to collided with an interurban train yesterday. Belfast —A ment of seized by yester mer large consign- German rifles were the customs officers day aboard a freight stea- from Germany. Florence—The famous paint- ing Mona Lisa was found here yesterday. It was stolen from the Louvre in Paris in 1911. The Italian who stole the paint- ing is under arrest. New York— A bomb sent by express exploded and instantly killed a young woman employee in an uptown bottling works and injured two men. The girl’s head was almost blown off. here | through the} three and a New York—Foreigners have sent home, mails alone, nearly half million dollars for Christ- mas. Italy has $1,674,000; Great Britain $1,122,000, and Russia $597,000. AT THE EMPRESS interesting Studies of the New Republic of China “The Man from Dragon Land” is a two reel film drama of Chinese character and Chin- ese scenery which will be found of deep interest to those who are endeavoring to keep pace with the news of that country just emerging from the tyran- nical rule of a barbaric oligar- chy to popular government. view of the leading events of the world is unusually good this week. A thrilling western dra- ma will be found in The Smug- jgler’s Daughter, and there is a Latest Despatches “FOR ANOTHER’S CRIME” Plea of Spintlum when Hanged for Murder Yesterday Special to The Daily News) Kamloops, Dec. 13.—Spint- lum, the Indian, was yesterday morning hanged for the murder of Constable Kindness. He was unterrifed aud cool to the limif. His last words were: ‘‘Say good- bye to all my friends for me. 1] am dying for another’s crime.” NOT AFTER MANSON Montgomery Says Report is Un- fair to M.P.P.—All Parties Look Alike to Him Editor Daily News: In answer to your comment in your issue of Dec. 12 stating that I was after the scalp of Mr W. Manson ,M.P.P., day and night, such a statement is un- true and unfair to Mr. Manson; to convey the impression to the public that I was the cause of him not becoming a candidate | | for the mayor’s chair next Jan- juary. I wish to state that I was not approached by any of his party at any time regarding my | attitude in the coming elections. ;date’s |parties look |Where I have differed with old political parties is on their party principles, not on the candi- personality, and both equally corrupt to |}me as a workingman. “Pathe’s Weekly” illustrated re | W. H. MONTGOMERY. Methodist Xmas Tree The Christmas Tree enter- tainment of the Methodist Sun- day School will be held on Fri- day evening, Dec. 26th, begin- ning at 8 p.m. An excellent pro- gram consisting of a_ cantata will be given by the children of the School. Will Use Gas The day of the coal oil lamp on the T. P. trains here is about over. The cars are about to be equipped with Piutsch gas . This will be good news to the’ travellers who go up and lludicrous Edison comedy en-|down the roads during the dark titled “Hogan’s Alley. winter months. Fresh crabs. Palace Cafe,| Fresh eastern oysters. Palace Sixth St. 284tf (Cafe. 284tf advt. horse power or less. Load factor BE Ber conte iciseus i. ek Prince Rupert Hydro- Electric Co. PROPOSED RATES Comparison in Kilowalt Hours and Horse Power Years (1) When the maximum demand for the Total charge per. h.p. year 40, ner cent. :.<. Baye: oss $45.19 43.05 2) When the maximum demand for the month exceeds 500 horse power and is less than 1,000 horse power. Oat: O00 Gs. caw ale + oe 1D a ee aE 1.46 cts, BO War: cont. i visti. kes SLE: hahah pias s 8% 1.37 cts. (3) When the maximum demand for the month exceeds 1,000 horse power and is less than 1,500 horse power. Serper. cent,'s vice wae >> O20.84 ....5.0 5a 1;31 cts. ; BOS CONG Cube vies ¢ 38.21... pve ces ss 1.22 cts. (4) When the maximum demand for the month exceeds 1,500 horse power and is less than 2,000 horse power, OS her cents. cc desu’ SRB MD fesiiod ceahinn «> 1.16 cts. BO her cont. <.0k kde SEM aaa Sane: 1.07 cts. (5) When the maximum demand for the month exceeds 2,000 horse power and is ‘ess than 2,500 horse power 40 per OORLINa ss ivsa eds BRO GAs win nea... 1.15 cts. 60 per COM was 6 acces WBE Asks othe a ace 3k 0d 1.02 cts. (6) When the maximum demand for the month exceeds month is 500 Total charge per k.w. hr. Cis eee S 1.96 Seeds 6 Soy 1.87 cts. cts. MEN OF THI (Special to The Daily News.) ine Ottawa, Dec. 13.—Reports have been received by the gov- ernment from the Northwest Mounted Police in the far north telling of a rumor that Explorer Stefansson was purposely des- erted on the shores of the Arc- tic ocean by the men aboard the Karluk. It is stated there was trouble aboard the Karluk over food and other details of ship life,which culminated in a de- cision to desert Stefansson and permit him to shift for himself. It is feared Stefansson will not see the expedition again for a very long time. It is said the trouble on’ board the craft ever since she left Nome arose from the views of these men not co- rea to Ste cor Ste had he liev not BANKERS WON MATCH. Standing of the Teams in the Local » Basketball League Is Now Very Close. Last evening in” the - basketball league series the Bankers team made a fine showing, defeating the Bro- ‘ thérhood five after a sharp game. The play by both teanis was animaf- ed and it was made evident that the teams of the league are fast becom- ing evenly matched. The score last evening was 23 to 14 in favor of the Bankers. The teams lined up as follows: Bankers---Vidler, Cameron, Purdy, Roach and Hunter. Brotherhood——Mobley, Innes, Dag- gett, Johnson and Garton. The game was not as well attend- ed as usual owing to other attrac- tions. Joseph Scott acted as referee, while Mr. Brooks was the umpire. citi cal ‘ ery ing ‘ Methodist Services. Morning service at 11. Subject of the sermon, “The Waters of Elim.” Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. Even- ing service at 7:30, subject of ser- mon, “Opportunity.”’ Song service in the evening following the sermon. Everybody welcome. J, F. Dimmick, pastor. Ru of dou Kirmess Costumes very beautiful and were very favorably commented upon, They were largely the creations of Mrs. Gray. {8 Special Sunday dinner 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bay View. tf Quality in Xmas gifts is in what you like, not what you pay. Goods you like at prices you like at McRae Bros. 291-92 th of BLUBBER AND WERE THUS MAROONED son. companions blubber. Within two days to face the tion that Stefansson was -delib- erately abandoned, but it is be- ed and did not regret losing the disturbing element recently discovered blonde Es- uimo. WHOLESALE TRADE Lots of Orders an and Collections prevalent in erica have certainly not effected this district much.” That was the remark of a lo- News. show an increase in orders ev- busy all the time.” “How about collections?” The standing of the teams in the] were. We have no complaint league at present is as follows: in that department.” Won. Lost. The News man got practic- Maere sof Sea we 5 2 jally the same story in every Callian 2900 sbi s Se 3 : wholesale establishment in the Brotherhood 8 3 |city. The trade throughout the Bankers). <.c5.. > \baus 3 4 district is growing and collec- Men's OWN! 6s... 304 3 4 tions are good everywhere. Even the city sidered in first-class condition. Compared with the condition of the cities in the South Prince coast today. The Court of Revision on the city voters’ list passed on sey- eral stated cases placed before Miss Ethel Gray’s Kirmess|them by the city clerk this last night was an unqualified} morning. There were no per- success. The costumes were|sonal appeals. The number on the voters’ list this year is about stein, Sixth Avenue, a son, Dec. 12, iding with those of Stefans- When Arctic waters were ched there was a disposition challenge the authority of fansson. Atter turning the ner of Alaska the first thing fansson did was with a few to go ashore for the vessel disappeared and he was left - wilderness as best might. There is no sugges- ed the party aboard were sorry for what has happen- among his CONDITIONS ARE GOOD Sure — Thermometer of Good Times ‘The hard times which seem ; the. lower coast” ~~ es and in other parts of Am- wholesale man tc the Daily ‘Our business continues to month over the correspond- month of last year. We are ‘Just as good as they ever business is con- pert has reason to feel proud her good times. It “is un- ibtedly the best city on the : Big Voters’ List 00. The Cradle Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Gut- 1913. In Vernon, Dec. 6th, 1918, e wife of E. Dewdney, Bank Montreal, a daughter. A Splendid Oriental picture An excellent number of this Empress THEATRE “THE MAN FROM DRAGON LAND” “PATHE’S WEEKLY” from the Selig Studios. popular “illustrated” 2,500 horse power. . weekly. 40 per cent.......... OS BOR LO hae oe ees cee 0.96 ets. 50 per COM Ondie ss Fede oe ROBB... 0.87 ets, “THE SMUGGLER’S DAUGHTER” 4 NOTH A fine western drama from the Essanay Studios, 1 cent per kilowatt hour tsequal to $23.00 per horse power “ ” year (Hydio-Electric Power Commission of the Province of On- HOGAN'S cr tario 1909 Report, page 127). ; An Edison Comedy eed ooee ~ : , * a ‘ AL tie ata Br \ : es Ay . eo a oe ‘i id