” Lanogst CIRCULATION in THE OITY ANO NORTHERN (RITIBH COLUMBIA fe x siative Library Leis” VOL, IV., NO. 302 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1913 POWER PROPOSITIONS PR MAYOR PATTULLO PRESENTS COMPARISON POWER PLANS of Propositions With Statistics Showing Electors Problem As It Stands---Read and Judge for Yourself Details CITIZENS OF PRINCE RUPERT | and Gentlemen: submit herewith for your consideration a copy of the posed agreement with the Hvydr Electric Go a report City Engineer as to the City’s hydro-electric proposition rih Lake: A report fri the Superintendent of Light tail a number of figures in nection with the cost of the City hydro-electric scheme at Woodworth Lake and of generating electrical power under the City hydro- heme as compared with the proposed agreement with the ] ric Company; also a int memorandum signed by the and the Superintendent of Electricity with regard to | neer ete City joint water and electric proposition, also a mem- from Mr. Agnew representing the Hydro-Electric Company ke to place before you as Clear]; and as fairly as possible sions at which I have arrived after very careful study and avion noticed that the City Engineer and Superintendent nol taken into consideratio the por he cost I requested them not to do so as I myself would subn that regord ye seen that the total cost of ¢ pleting the hydro-electric the Diese! oil plant for the Cit including the Cily ex | allowing 12 per ce for f incing equals the sum of 8 | have allowed 12 per ct l financing assuming tha 10 for our bonds id £2 here col sale and incidental expenses, s h as legal fees nsul 1 think that 12 pel anal the prese e ric bylaw and in orde therefore, to ¢ s to their full capa h ( \ ’ bylaws approxima g $766,368, wh hor se power! Dit St P ant rh Ss 1 of money necessary to carry out the dis ght when the system has been installed to ils rhe City’s own undertaking means an jmmediate itla i0 to complete the first unit al Woodworth Lake, instal the and provide present needed City extensions. Lf we proposed agrecinen h the Company the oullay to make ite connection will be about $6,000,- All that we shall havé connect up and there will be an immediate reduction 11 f light and power one-thirde on our present rates es would of course be reduced under a city operated plant difference is that under the agreement we know we shal ed rates by September ist next, while reduction under mn will depend upon how so we can finance the project What particularly terests the ciizens I think is nol present but the ultimate price which their light cost them nder the ¢ scheme and unde! as proposed by he Hvdro-Electri Company casions I have had Mr. Agnew and Mr. Duncan before Agnew arguing on behalf of the Company and Mr. Dunca behalf of the City, and, having weighed this matter as as I can, I am of the opin that the cost under the City i the cost under the proposed agreement W th the Gom » practically the same, s hat udging this question | izens may safely start fro! the premises that the cost and power to the actual Consumer unde! either scheme will same. In addition, under the proposed agreement, the City right to ask for a revisivo i of rates every five years, so that found that the rates are too high they can be readjused < found that the rates are too high they can be readjusted, The foregoing has reference to the cost of light and power, as far 8 { operation is concerned, to the Woodworth Lake scheme; the cost of light and power will be under City operation after Woodworth Lake scheme has reached its full capacity It is im- at this time to tell. It will all depend upon how and where © City can obtain additional facilities rhe greatest objection which I see to the Woodworth Lake heme, and to me a fatal objection, is that il carries Do finality Witt After having spent the sum of $1,316,368 on the under- when we shali have reached the full capacily at Woodworth Lake, we will then have to seek another source for further electrical Chis simply means that all thé money spent on the elec- end of the undertaking, approximating $544,688, will have to dead carrying charge against any other power scheme under- the Gity, or we shall huve to be under the expense of oper- wo plants, lie present moment we are face to face with a serious situation rning the supply of electrical enerey for the City Our present pia is already overloaded and something must be done and done ediately if we want to be ina position to take care of the situa- ext winter, You are doubtless aware that attempt is being made in some lUarlers Lo use the-proposed agreement as a weapon against the idinistration of this year. I trust that the people of the City an Page 2. (Continue don Mrores. SPECIAL ATTRACTION — HOLIDAY WEEK WESTHOLME OPERA HOUSE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DEC. 26-27 Matinee Saturday 3 p.m. “ Are You a Mason?” Popular Prices - - - Reserved Seats at Orme’s 3rd Ave. Drug Store Curtain Rises, 8.30 p.m. 25c., 35c., and 50c. Doors Open, 8 p.m. Pe eee. ane SANTA CLAUS MESSAGE SENT TO STEFANNSEN New York Kiddies Who Believe Santa’s Headquarters Are at North Pole Special to The Daily News Ottawa, Dec, 25 New York tiltle girls, hearing that Stefunn- son is near the North. Pole and linking that kh night ieet Manta Claus, addressed a letter to Suuta care of Stefannson, Geolo- gical Survey, Ottawa. The request was for several sundry irticles f lhemseives and brotaers, and that they bad not always) been very good but have tried sometimes. A letter was enclose! tf Stefannso nastiness him to de- ‘ive: Santa’s. VICE-PRESIDENT HERE Morley Donaldson Out to End of Steel Today—May Go Through Over Grade =p ED ’ CANADIAN AND U. S. THE POWER PROBLEM DIPLOMATIC GREETINGS Appropriate Greetings Between Premier and Peace Committee Elsewhere in this will found an elaborate exposition of the city power problem in all its aspects and phases. It makes a lot of reading but it is the duty of every citizen to read it and get acquainted with the facts and the figures in the The mayor, the cily officers and the representa- tives of the P. R. Hydro- Electric Company have gone issue be (Special to The Daily News.) Ottawa, Dec. 25.—The can committee appointed to cele- Ameri- brate the hundred years of peace Canada and the I nited has sent an appropriate message to Premier Borden, who replied in kind. The premier said issue, between States to a lot of trouble in pre- that the one hundred years of paring this matter for peace was the ereatest§ victory proper presentation to the the two nations ever won. electors. It is up to every —_—_— individual voter to digest CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES these facts and decide the | judgment. No question has AT PIONEER CLUB ever been placed before has ever been placed before 3) young Men Gave Christmas Tree sj a eed eee for Scores of Kiddies—Dance an 80 t "Iv. ley snouic ; ‘ for Older Ones show their appreciation of it by making themselves ac- . The young men resident at the quainted with the facts. Pioneer Club were gay and jolly hosts Christmas eve. From four Donaldson of came in yesterday on Vice-president the G. T. P whether he would return this way somely Decorated—Special Mu- sic and Communion services. The work was managed LOCAL MEN ON THE diggings by the new year and ex- pect to have an easy trip via Lake Kluane and Canyon City. shape for the expedition, perhaps med as soun as the sallasting € finisli.d next suarmer This is probably the last visit of Mr. Donaldson before the com- pletion of the road through. When the vice-president left 2 this morning he was not sure places where the snow has drift- ed during the past few days, but who will come this way in pref- erence and uncertain routes. o'clock to seven they gave a Christmas party for the kiddies, the Prince Rupert and spent the invitations including scores Christmas day in the city. He TRAIL FOR GOLD of the little ones. There was an rt } nor cr tan } ro . - , . MeN Ket superintendent of col_-| excitement was caused in town oa Patt mee men a ae ; nter y ' a’ real Santa Claus ; im, amd Seeretary Ansell in| when four outfits started for the obet: ais whiskers and plbte® Mi. Sehan’s private car for {e)diggings at Chisana. The party |bells to strip the tree. The little d of steel, a v4 fp eee ge comprised Ginger Stewart, Eng- }|ones delight took expression in > S w4 : Z oO eee ley, Kissick and Landes, with four |SPouls of gles and their pleasure Rup t _ mit ne ee Yukon sleds and twenty dogs all}*@s both genvine and unbound- : pert eae ecaata be Se al told. They were heavily loaded ears Biye — a oe te ahd ad dk “oe io Ueke eal with prospectors’ equipment and na fed in and the nat ane girls | an ac< | g ‘') supplies and expected to only|had the time of their lives. fe many days behind that.) make a very short distance the| In the evening the parents and his means that the road can be first day; They will reach the|young people were guests at a dancing party. A Bella Coola Auto B. F. Jacobsen, one of British Columbia's real boosters and pro- moters, sends The Daily News Christmas greetings from ‘the beautiful valley.’ The card has The trails are in excellent little heavy in a few nearby in a few days or would make the) judging from healthy conditions |a first class photo of a team of over the grade to Fort)of men and dogs and the finest|oxen hitched to a wagon built weOreyt kind of winter weather for trav-jextra heavy to stand Provincial i Re ne eee Tete elling they will make express|Government roads. Mr. Jacobsen CHRISTMAS SERVICES time. With the departure ofj|claims this is one of Bella Goola’s these outfits the commencement | autos. Ausiienn Shands. ere Hang-|°! 4 large influx of travellers BA Who wants a modern seven room home cheap? I wili sell for the price of the lot and will to the other dangerous Many are the comments made Tar met ete. throw the house in. Look at on. the very pratty-and aliractive Victor Victrola drawing this|this: Lot 9, Blk. 8, Sec. 6, Hays festival decorations on the in-|°vemne at 8 o'clock, The lucky |Cove Circle, $3,000, all cash, or terior of the Angtican church in|2Umber will be advertised. Mc-jcan arrange terms. Apply 103 preparation for the Christmas Rae Brothers. 302 |Hays Cove Circle. 201tf by Mrs. R. Jennings, who had 4 number of capable assistants, The 8 o'clock communion ser- vices drew attendants. There were some fifty communi- many cants. At 414 o'clock there were also many communicants and a good congregation, Appropriate music was given by the choir and Rey. Rix gave a splendid sermon on “The Christmas Story.” ‘ “Are You a Mason?” This well known comedy drama is the bill for the Westholme Theatre tonight, tomorrow and a spec al matinee tomorrow after- noon. This is a play which any one can enjoy and the Josephine Deffry Company play it well. The humor is clean and rieh and it brings a laugh even though you have seen il many times before, The sale of seats at all these performances is bound to be heavy. Get your seat reserved early. Scottish League Aberdeen 2, Dumbaprton 8, St. Mirren 1, Ardrieonians 4 Ayr United 1, Hibernians 2, Celties 0, Motherwell 0, Hearts 1, Clyde 6. Dundee, 0, Glasgow Rangers 2. Falkirk 8, Queen’s Park 2. Hamilton A, 6, Kilmarnock 0, Third Lanark 3, Morton 4, Patrick Thistles 2, Raith Roy- ers 4. In. the replayed qualifying tie for the Scottish Gup Albion Roy- ers and Dundee Hibernians drew with one goal apiece, Daughters of the Empire in 8t. Andrew's Society Hall on Friday. December 26th. Tickets on sale advt. Prince: Rupert Hydro- Electric Co. PROPOSED RATES Comparison ia Kilowatt Hours and Horse Power Years Load factor Total charge Total charge per k.w. hour per h.p. year (1) When the maximum demand for the month is 500 horse power or less. 40 per cent... 3... <: COND ee es 1.96 cts. ‘OO: per cent, -.. 645 +. SUR eo fs 1.87 cts. (2) When the maximum demand for the month exceeds 500 horse power and is less than 1,000 horse power, 40 per cent. .i...ss. $33.00 65 3.6 eo es 1.46 cts. BO;mer cent. . 2555 ; SL Obes sass a hs 1.37 cts. ~ (8) When the maximum demand for the month exceeds 1,000 horse power and is less than 1,500 horse power. AO per cent. 2.0... OOO Rais 1.34 cts. 50 per cent... isc... PRG ieee es 1.22 cts, (4) When the maximum demand for the month exceeds 1,500 horse power and is less than 2,000 horse power. 40 per cent........., ODE TO re s,s 1.16 cts. 50 per cent... cess.» 94.06.56 hie. 1.07 cts. (5) When the maximum demand for the month exceeds 2,000 horse power and is less than 2,500 horse power. £0 per centss.a. 45.0. BON.O8 ok... 1.45 cts, BO. ner CONV. jaca 0.8 PROS So we ss 4 4s 1.02 cts. (6) Whenthe maximum demand for the month exceeds 2,500 horse power. 40. per cent. :....54; Lt A ei a 0.96 cts. 50 per cent......... BORO or Ao ks 0.87 cts. NOTE 4 cent per kilowatt hour is equal to $23.00 per horse power year (Hydro-Electric Commission of the Province of Ontario 1909 Report, page 127). ee THE DAILY NEWS —_— a (Special to The Daily News,, strikers, and during the process of handing around the presents some one cried “fire.” The ery was t@ken up and a _ stampede = TO ELECTORS TRAGEDY OF XMAS TREE 70 PERSONS ARE DEAD FOOL SHOUTED FIRE AT ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE LITTLE CHILDREN OF COPPER MINE STRIKERS Calumet, Mich., Dec. 25.—A|those ahead. Stairways and other terrible tragedy took place here|?Venues of egress wer thus effeu- last night by which 70 persons|‘®!!7. blocked and. those outside oe ‘) persons) vere unable to enter and render lost their lives. ssistance. A Christmas tree entertain- ‘here was some time before ment was being held for the}the panic subsided and when the children ef the copper mine|dead were placed side by side GRUNTY GRUNDY SAYS: Having indigestion | am led to re mark that finding news in a newe~ paper is like getting plums in a plum pudding. PRICE FIVE CENTS while those behind climbed over there were 37 girls, 19 boys anil 13 women. During the panic men and women stood around the building dazed at the sudden started for the door. The weaker|change from holiday festivities ones were thrown on the floor,|to tragedy. $$ ceived a call to New The -hureh asking his ser+ vices is that recently vacated by Rev. Mr. Henderson, who has been placed in charge of the service department. The church Westnnn- eler. social is one of the largest in the prov- ince, and that fact that Mr. Kerr has received this offer shows that he is regarded as one of the strongest men in the church. Mr. Kerr came to Prince Ru- pert about three and a half years ago, just as he had completed a post graduate course on the con- mining man of Portland, Ore., he has a bond on the Ohio group of mines. They are being devel- oped now and Mr. Trimble antici- pates they are going to be big producers. Mr. Trimbie is the man who first bonded and developed the Rocher de Boule mine. His pre- diction on that property turned out to be correct, and he claims his presentggroup is just as good. It has one vein of copper and an- other of silver lead. REV. KERR RECEIVES CALL FROM NEW WESTMINSTER POPULAR PASTOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WANTED FOR PULPIT IN SOUTHERN B. C.—NOT YET DECIDED tinent. Rev. F. W. Kerr, M. A., the Previous to this he did popular young minister of the)Service in Edmonton and Field. While Mr. Kerr has received Presbyterian church here, has re- ate ‘ : ? this call it does not follow that he will go. One‘thing is certain that the Presbyterians of Prince Rupert will not surrender him without a struggle. Since com- ing to Prince Rupert he has made for himself a warm place in the hearts of his people and as a preacher it would be hard to se- eure his peer. Mr. Kerr was seen with re- gard to this call but had nothing definite for publication. He is looking at the question from every possible point of view and his many friends trust that he HAZELTON MINING DISTRICT WILL BE GREAT PRODUCER R. F. TRIMBLE HAS GREAT FAITH IN HAZELTON MINES—THE WATER POWERS MAY BE USED FOR SMELTERS Rk. F,. Trimble, a well knownjeral producing country,” said was in the city yesterday. He was bit as good O8;, the Boundary ee aa country. It is going to be a big en route to New Hazelton, where thing for New Hazelton and will see his way clear to remain. Mr. Trimble. ‘It should be every Prince Rupert. If the Groundhog country contains a coking coal the probability is that smelters will be erected in the interior, The wonderful water powers in the vicinity of New Hazelton will also play an important part in the development of the mines. “Blectric semiting has been making big strides in the past year or two and | would not be surprised to see the water powers there used for smelters.” ‘ ae “The Hazelton district will surely be a great high grade min- Mr. Trimble left this merning on the special for New Hazelton. TORIES ARE DEMANDING CONSERVATIVE MEMBER IN MANITOBA WILL MAKE MOTION FOR REMOVAL OF COUNTERVAILING DUTY ON ‘AHEAT the U. 8. A. from any foreign country who would likewise re- move such duty; Me “And whereas, it is the opinion _ of this house that such removal ~— The following despatch will be interesting following the declara- tion of Premier Borden in New York that Canadians favored re- ciprocity with the States: Winnipeg, Dec. 23.—A signifi- cant motion will be made in the Manitoba legislature on January 6, 1944, according to the nbtice given by Harvey C. Simpson, Con- servative member for Virden, to- day, The significance lies in that it comes from a member of. the government, and advocates the removal of the: countervailing duty on wheat, to give the farm- ers the benefit of the Underwood tariff. The motion recites: “Whereas, the congress of the United States of America has by recent legislation reduged the duty on wheat and wheat pro- ducts entering the U. 8. A., and whereas, provision was made in said legislation for total removal! Dominion of Ganada frem the U, S. A. would be beneficial to the agriculturists of Manitoba; “Therefore, be it resolved, that in the opinion of this house, the parliament of Canada should en- act such legislation as would give the farmers of Manitoba the benefit of the countervailing duty — on wheat and wheat products as provided in the Underwood tariff.” ficant following Hon. Robt, Rog- ers’ Carman speech in whieh he stated that if the government found that free wheat would be in the interests ef the people of at Orme’s, 3004303 Canada, then free wheat would of duty on such wheat enteringtbe forthcoming. WIDER WHEAT MARKET ~ of duty by the government of the — The resolution is doubly signi. ; coo