The Prince Rupert J^ttf** limTrntS )L. I, NO. 181 DAILY EDITION imist Prince Rupert, B.C.. Wednesday, December 7. 1910. Price, five Cents PRINTING BUREAU SCANDAL MADE SUBJECT OF REPORT mi. Chas. Murphy Announces the Reconstruction of the Bureau���Blames Original Organization and Lax Discipline���No Canadians Are Implicated In the Frauds The Hon. Charles Murphy, Secretary (state has just completed his report teeming the condition of affairs the Government Printing Bureau at awa. It will be recalled that tbe ligation of the inquiry had a tragic uel, Mr. Frank Gouldthrite, the erintendent of the Stationery de- tment absconding and then committ- suicide. Where the Fault Lay lartling though the revelations are to the conditions which have pie- led at the Bureau Hon. Mr. Murphy's prt points out the important fact I the fault lay in the original organ- tion of the Bureau and also in the [ discipline which resulted from the Diet of jurisdiction of the higher glials. It was this lax discipline eh in the opinion of the Secretary State enabled peculation and double ling to follow and remain unknown I so long a time. Many Reforms Inatituted he most significant paragraph in the rt is that which, deals exclusively i the manipulation of the books. It that by a strange system of book ping the profits of the Bureau were year placed at $99,592.94 whereas Reality they amounted to $362,205.16. departments have been charged Ire for work done than it cost. Gould- fite had sole charge of the stationery. disobeyed orders and gave instruc- [ANSON PLATFORM NOT ENUNCIATED IILARIOUS PARTY SMOKER HELD IN MclNYTRE HALL cil Abused Roundly by Mayoral ���Candidate for Delay in Settling ���G. T. P. Question and Also for Borrowing Money from the Bank. Smoke, smoke, smoke. All the world heard of thc wonders of smokeless iwder, but powderless smoke is surely entirely new element in the armoury war weapons. It was introduced to ' I'rince Rupert citizens last night large volumes at the opening of Mr. illiam Manson's mayoral campaign nl it must be said that it proved a leasing antithesis to its similitive ivcrsion. The scene chosen for the velopment of the phenomena was Mclntyre hall and the occasion a mviker," held primarily with a view welcoming Mr. Manson as a cand- late for the mayoralty. The freedom of "e cigar box generated an atmosphere I cssnviviality that found expression in Woke, and the happy auspices of Mcomsj under which thoy were met jduci.il a feeling of light assurance hat trended in the same volatile direc- ion. Mr. Manson's utterance* on current ���olitics of local interest were necessarily wm as the program was heavily laden ''th aspiring orators imbued with the ftjm of the same cause. H1b principal ubjects were the G. T. P. question and "Hack on the Council. In onnection with the G. T. P. question tions without the minister's sanction. His stealings amounted to $94,168.36. No Canadians Implicated No Canadian firms were implicated in the frauds of the deceased auperin- tenddant. As a result of the reforms suggested it is stated that $150,000 a year more can be saved. The report also emphasises the necessity for a new building to accommodate the operations of the Bureau. ABDUL HAMID GETS _HIS MONEY HAD DEPOSITED FIVE MILLIONS IN GERMAN BANK YEARS AGO Imperial Court at Berlin Makes Announcement in Regard to Celebrated Bank Case���Believed Young Turka Will Seize the Money. Berlin Dec. 7.���The celebrated action which Abdul Hamid, the deposed sultan of Turkey, has brought to recover the $5,000,000 he deposited in the Imperial Bank of Germany prior to his deposition two years ago has been decided. The court orders the money to be handed over to Abdul. Not to be denied, it is believed the Young Turks will seize the money when it is handed over in Turkey. STEAMER PRINCE RUPERT IS ON HER LAST TRIP Arrival is Delayed by Fog and Snow���Will Transfer to Honolulu Route���Captain Johnstone will Celebrate Parting With a Dinner to His Many Friends The Prince Rupert, in making what is understood tn be her last trip to the town from which she derives her title, disappointed the populace, official as well as unofficial, by failing to put in an appearance within several hours of her scheduled time. Word reached the town early in the morning to the effect that she would make the port about ten o'clock but when the hour arrived, and for long after it had joined in the race of the fleeting moments that make up SOME IMPORTANT FEATURES OF THE SCOTT ACT A VOTE FOR THE SCOTT ACT is a vote for class legislation of the worst kind. It says in effect "Workingman, thou shalt not drink because thou hast not the price to buy a case of whiskey on the outside." A VOTE FOR THE SCOTT ACT is a vote for the confiscation of a trade which has grown up under the protection of the law, and is in itself as legitimate as that of the butcher, the baker or any other tradseman. The text-book of the "SCOTT AQT" supporters says "THOU SHALT NOT STEAL" Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Chamberlain and the Great Tribune of the people, John Bright, said it was unjust to confiscate the interests of the liquor trade without compensation. A VOTE FOR THE SCOTT ACT is a vote for removing control and en-' forcement of the liquor laws of Prince Rupert to a bureau at Ottawa���more than 3000 miles away. Would this make for the betterment of local conditions? LIBERALS START TO SWEEP THE COUNTRY Lost Only One Seat In Yesterday's Polling and Scored Many Gains ---John Burns and Will Crooks Returned With Increased Majorities���Enthusiastic Parades in London (Special to the Optimist) London, Dec. 7.���The great Libeeal sweep which the Liberals had prophesied has at last set in. The country is now revealing itself. In all the . contests yesterday the Liberals met with only one defeat, that at St. Helens, a loss which is attributed to feeling against the Home Rule bill. St. Helens contains many Irish orangemen, and Home Rule was made the issue there. Processions in London In London the news has been received with great enthusiasm. Crowds thronged the newspaper offices last night and as the returns came in formed processions which walked the streets and cheoreil far into the night. Will Crooks the Labor representative, nnd Hon. John Burns both won with increased majot- ities. The Liberals hope to sweep all the remaining seats in London. Balfour's repeated disappointments are being recalled and he is being dubbed the "Bryan of Engilsh politics." Standing of Parties Thr standing of the parties now is, Liberals 106, Nationalists 26, Laborites 20, Unionists 147. This makes the Radical coalition 162 to the Unionists 147. he urged a speedy settlement. He looked to the present Council taking action and entering into negotiations with the company before its term expired. In the event of it failing to do so he would in the first place, think that it had failed lamentably in thc discharge of the duties it owed to the community of Prince Rupert, and in the second place, if returned as Mayor as a result of the forthcoming election he would take the first opportunity to have a settlement effected. The unwarranted delay in coming to an issue on this question was doing incalculable harm to the town. They could not afford to burk the question because even now it was retarding development and infusing an element of uncertainty into the market. He also criticised the Council in unmeasured terms for the offhand and unbusiness like manner in which it had placed a huge debt over the heads of the citizenB by contracting a loan from the bank at an exorbitant rate of interest for CONTINUED ON PAGE B TWO BIG FIRES IN THE WEST PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE AND WINNIPEG BOTH SUFFER LOSS $230,000 Lumber Mill at St. Boniface and a $80,000 Hotel at Portage both Go up in Flames During Last Night. Winnipeg, Dec. 7.���The Rat-Portage lumber mill at St. Boniface was completely destroyed by a fire which broke out there last night. The loss is placed at a quarter of a million. Portage la Prairie, Dec. 7.���An alarming fire broke out at the Merchants' hotel here last night, causing many narrow escapes. The guests had to flee out into the night air clad only in their sleeping clothes. Most of them lost all of their effects, but fortunately no lives were lost. The hotel was completely gutted. The loss will bc $80,000. "ACCIDENTAL DEATH" Verdict of the Jury in Inquest on Tom Nekich "Accidental death" was the verdict by the jury at the inquest on Tom Nekich who was killed by the collision of two hand cars on the G. 1. P. railway reccntly. A number of witnesses were examined, und thc statements of the two other men who were injured, taken in writing, were read. Taken altogether the evidence went to show that it was a recognised rule on the railway that thene hand cars carrying the men back to camp from work should be started al sufficient intervals to avoid accident? Over a distance of two miles or so between the working place and the camp the men were in thc habit of racing the cars. This caused the accident. One car overtook thc other, and the occupants were thrown out. The jury added no rider to their verdict. time, no trace of the vessel could be outlined on the horizon beyond the bay. A casual glance toward the Pacific however explained in a measure the unexpected lateness of the vessel. A thick pall hung over the scene and If it did not suggest fog it certainly did look like snow. Will Give a Dinner In view of the fact that this is to be the Rupert's last trip to this port Captain Johnstone hud decided to fittingly celebrate the occasion through the happy medium of a dinner on board to which he had invited a number of his friends in the city. After returning to Vancouver from this trip the vestm will be docked for repairs and then be put into operation on the Honolulu route. Bruno Goes North The auxiliary bout the Bruno made the wharf at a late hour last night with a .small loud of spruce lumber for the Westholme compuny und anchored off the Westholme wharf where she discharged this morning and was in readiness to start upon her northern trip with the north bound passengers of the Prince Rupert long ere that belated vessel hove in sight. ONLY SIXTY FEET STILL TO CUT BIG BLUFF ON SECOND AVENUE NEARLY THROUGH S. P. McMordie's "Street Cars" Will Be Running Between Government Buildings and Sixth Street soon. Sixty feci more and S. P. McMordie will be through the big bluff on Second avenue between Sixth street und the Government Buildings. A fine straight street will extend from Xlcllride street to Eighth street where his brother, R. A. McMordie hus unother big bluff well in hand. Will Make Good Street Between Eighth strut und thi I'rince Rupert Club house will he one of the very best bits of grading in the city. The material hus proved to be udmiruble for the fill good weuthered rock that breuks up well mid settles firm. S. P. McMnrdie' line of "ntreet curs" will be running merrily through ulong stretch of Second uvenue next week when the big hlulT goes, und the conductor expects lo huve a busy street of it, for adventurous citizens ure sure lo tuke the short cut through the workings. Careful watching, hundling, und braking of the loaded cars of material running to the dumps huve hitherto prevented uccident by collision with teums or pcdestrinnB. Drivers of teums are how ever requested Io be cureful when crossing from Sixth street to the reserve, us though the cars are all fitted with strong brakes, it is not possible to stop them from skidding down the slope to thc fill especially on frosty mornings. Thc many friends of Mr. J. H. Bacon will be pleased to know that he hus so far recovered from his recent illncBg to bc up and about the house. ThE P R1NCE KUPERT OPTIMIST i! The Royal Comer of Thlra Avenue and Sixth Street HOTEL THE BEST SITUATION THE FINEST ROOMS THE BEST EQUIPMENT STEAM HEAT HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS CORLEY 6 BURGESS CAFE Our Lunch Counter and Restaurant are superior in appointments, service and cuisine to any in the City. It is popular with diners of taste, and the rendezvous of parties QUICK LUNCH MODERN PRICES If you try the Royal you will go again. Proprietors LYNCH BROS. DEPARTMENT STORES PHONE No. 2 THE BIG SUPPLY HOUSE OF PRINCE RUPERT ...A Place to Buy At and Save Money... SUGAR-B. C. Granulated, 20 1b. sack $1.25 cream-B. C. Large 20 oz. tin 10 B. C, Large 20 oz. tins, case 4.50 St. Charles or Jersey, 9 tins 1.00 St. Charles or Jersey, case 5.00 St. Charles or Jersey, hotel size 4.75 Wcthey's Mince Meat, per package 10 Davies Pork and Beans, 2 lb. tin 10 Mixed Peel cut in drums 20 Spanish Olives, 40 oz. jar 75 Spanish Olives, 80 oz. jar 1.35 finest table apples���Spitzenburgs, Wine Saps, and Arkinsaw Blacks 2.50 Other Varieties, 1.75 and 2.00 Chillawhack Potatoes, per sack 1.75 JUST RECEIVED, Car of Ashcroft Potatoes, lb 24C Prince Rupert Hardware & Supply Co. Ltd. A complete line of Sporting Goods, Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Ammunition, Fishing Tackle, Prospectors' Outfits, and General Hardware, Kitchen and Hotel Ware SHERWI1M C& WILLIAMS PAINTS OILS AND VARNISHES Prince Rupert Hardware & Supply Co.Ltd. THOS. DUNN, Manager rtt��a����*aJs����*��js*asi-ssjsiiaSSt��aTesas*a*.s^^ ��� l ���JUST A FEWi Lots Block Section Price land 2 5 1 $8000 21 12 1 9500 20 and 21 27 1 7500 17 and 18 30 1 10,000 63 and 64 34 1 12,500 13 and 14 5 - 5 2150 15 and 16 45 5 1050 land 2 3 6 3000 7 49 7 400 27 and 28 28 8 750 i C. D. RAND, Broker sj^s*^s��ssaaTasasaiss|s<>sassMt��s*s%tt^^ _i <_ii**tlii m. ���� ii ���**������ " ���***��� m|w **H��H'-"'>s'^|l |= THE COSY CORNER = I DEVOTED PRINCIPALLY TO THE INTERESTS OF WOMEN 1 I \ I ������ This is a little section of the paper, which from day to day will be devoted to subjects of special interest to women. Any and all of the ladies of Prince Rupert are invited to contribute to its columns, and to take part in its discussions. Suggestions and criticisms are invited by the editor. The hope Is expressed that "The Cosy Corner" will fill a social need. . Romance of Kisses The efficacy of a fair woman's kiBS was incontestably proved when , in 1794, the famous Gordon Highlanders were raised by the lovely Duchess of Gordon, who was indirectly instrumental in gaining a thousand recruits by the donation of a guinea and a kiss apiece. In a sense, many of these kisses may be said to have been fatal, for in an encounter with the French shortly afterward more than 250 were either killed or wounded. Alain Chartier, the French poet, is the hero of a romantic legend. One day he sat down in a public place, and being weary and exhausted by the heat of the day, fell into a slumber. As he slept, Margaret of Scotland, the wife of the Dauphin, afterward known in history as Louis XL, chanced to pass with her attendants. She glanced at the unconscious man and recognized in him the poet whose verses she so loved. Then, motioning to her maids to be still, she gently stepped forward and stooping, imprinted a kiss on the sleeping poet's lips. At times, however, a kiss has been the prelude to a tragic sequel, as that bestowed in 1718 by Prince Ferdinand of Bavaria upon Princess Thyra, the near relative of a ruler of a neighboring state, where he was on a visit. This affectionate greeting, a heedless whim of the moment, was given under the very eyes of the princess' betrothed, who, naturally taking umbrage, soundly rated the thoughtless prince. Words came to blows, which resulted in a duel being arranged, and diplomatic relations between the two states were broken off. In thc war which followed, although hostilities lasted but six weeks, over a thousand lives were sacrificed. Etiquette Drowned Her Under this title a Paris contemporary professes to give an account of the tragic death of the queen of Siam, who was as greatly loved as her consort. Some years ago her majesty was boating with the ladies of the court in a lake in the gardens of the palace at Bangkok. The boat overturned and the queen could not swim. She was sur- tounded by numerous personages who could have saved her life, but no one has the right lo extend the hand upon the queen. The king alone could have held her up and prevented her from sinking, and he was nowhere at hand. Respectfully the court allowed the queen to drown. Girl Labor Leader Probably the youngest union labor leader and president in the world is Miss Mary V. Glennon, president of Roxbury Textile Workers' Union No. 1. She is a bright-faced little misB, much in earnest, and the older associates are planning for her a tour of several cities to make addresses in the interests of girl workers. "A square deal for ull at all times" is the motto adopted for her on her speaking tour. OUR COOKERY RECIPE Hollandaiae Sauce The yolks of two eggs, half a cupful of butter, Btrained juice of half a lemon, a saltspoonful of salt, half a saltspoonful of cayenne pepper, and half a cupful of boiling water. Rub the butter to a cream in a mixing bowl, stir in the yolks of the eggs one at a time, beating vigorously. Add the lemon juice and seasoning. Then place the bowl in boiling water, Immediately adding the cupful of boiling water. Stir rapidly until the sauce thickens and is quite smooth. Piver's, Roger & Gallet's, Colgate's and Lyman's toilet waters at Orme's Drug Store. AUTOMOBILE TRAIN ON CARIBOO ROAD NEW PRAIRIE FREIGHTERS WILL REVOLUTIONISE TRAVEL New Vehicle Will Be Connecting Link Between Ashcroft, Basker- ville and Possibly Fort George��� Built by Daimler Motor Co.., Eng. The mode of freight transportation in the Cariboo is to be revolutionized. The old familiar prairie schooners that have traversed the Cariboo road from ashcroft to Barkerville ever since the famous gold rush in 1860, will soon be no more. The latest type of prairie schooner, which is to be used as a connecting link between Ashcroft, Barkerville and possibly Fort George arrived in this city during the past week from the United Kingdom. It is an automobile train. The train consists of an automobile with four cars attached. The outfit was constructed by the Daimler Motor Company of Coventry, England, and is consigned to the Canadian-Renard Road Train Company, Ltd., of Vancouver. The steering automobile is equipped with a 100 horse power Daimler silent Knight engine and is capable of pulling forty tons at six miles an hour. Each trailer is guaranteed to carry ten tons. The estimated cost of the train is $35,000. The train arrived in sections and was put together at the C. P. R. wharf by mechanics sent out by the company for the ourpose. Everything is now in readiness for a trial spin and it is probable that the train will make a tour of thc city streets today. This is the first outfit of its kind to be operated in Canada. Military brushes, genuine Russian bustles, ebony backs. Ladies brushes lie same at Orme's Drug Store. Lecture on R. L. Stevenson Thc Presbyterian Club meets tonight at 8 p.m. (not 8:30 as previously) when an address will be given by Rev. F. W. Kerr on Robert Louis Stevenson. The Club extend a hearty welcome to MQ men or women who care to attend any of its meetings. Magazines For Christmas.���The Ladies' Home Journal and the Saturday Evening Post, both for $4.00 per year to Canada, $3.00 to United States, $6.00 to Foreign Post Offices. Can be sent to separate addresses. Easy to give, pleasant to receive. Subscriptions received by R. C. Bean, 22 Thompson Building, Phone 101, P. O. Box 603, Prince Rupert, B. C. Piver's, Roger & Gallet's perfumes, soaps and sachet powders at Orme'i Drug Store. TRY THE OPTIMIST WANT AD. WAY of FINDING BUYERS CanadianPacilicRaJl^ NORTHBOUND Princess Beatrice, Dec. SO, 1)1| For Port Simpaon, Ketchikan Juneau and Ska-nvay. SOUTHBOUND PriMss Beatrice, Dec. 10th. 19H For Vancouver, Victoria and Suttk calling at Swanson Bay J*G*McN��b S��mmkn Steamers for Vancouver Victoria AND Seattle Connecting with EASTBOUNJ TRA'NS Prince Rupert sails --.HO p.m. Thutii. BRUNO SAILS FOR STEWART After the arrival nf the Prince Rgpat, Wednesday, anil rt'turi ing toctssTaM witli Bamc steamer suutliboaA For Port Simpson, Nsti and SW, Monday ��� 1 p.m. Skidegate and Moreibjr Island Peab Thursday ��� in p.m. A. E. McMASTER FREIGHT AMI PAttBNB AGIST <|T>a��>sS*sTW>>s*s**s**,*****-'ss*l*s��i| ThcBoscowttzS.S.Co. will despatch two sttaimii week Iy bet�� een Victoria, Vancouver anil all Northern B. C. porta, callin-i al I'ritict'Rupert and Stewart S.S. Vadso S.S. Venture classed 100 Al tt Lljoda. Leaving I'rince Rutwrt Souli bound on Fridays. Forfurthfr particulars apply to PIXK. M008E i CO. MO WW ��� Hesd Office st Vklssria. B C j 8aM��WM<444444444444444M P. O. BOX 230 fH0-*" F. W. HART House Furnishings Compldt | -AT- ���me Hi FURNITURE M WHOLESALE I PRODUCE FRUIT . . FEED . . ��� H. H. MORTON THIRD AVE. Mis-. Henny Wenner��W| -Swedish Specialist Electricl. PaeUI arijc* *g�� Sclentlllc Ms.sssi-s- ''���'","""1 ZjR t, tlsm. ncrvssiiMss'.s no I- . .... Manlcurina.alsni'liir. T**** Room. No. 4, Exchange^ F. W. HART ONDEIITAKlK I WU** Rupert Marine Iron Work�� Supply Company, Limit** HAYS CREEK P.O.BOJCB|5^^ s i rhri"tn*,is *" The most ��WPt��W�� " wjne i8 a year's lutacrip*" ��' ofder by or Newspnper. WJ> > ������ T|l0,np����'1 mail today to H. ('. !.'��""*o- ������, 603, Building, Phono 101, r. Prince Rupert, D. t. THE PRINuE KUPERT OPTIMIST J. R. BEATTY !ARTAGE and STORAGE LARGE FEED STABLE ....IN CONNECTION ... Special Attention Paid lo Moving ,FFICE: - THIRD AVE. WITH NICKERSON A ROER1G Phone No. 1 ssE. EBY C8, Co.== REAL ESTATE Kitsumkalum Land For Sale KITSUMKALUM - - B C. HONE 130 P. 0. BOX 172 GEO. T. STEWART Book-keeping. Accotnling ui Aodhiag Books Balanced and Statements Made Up THE BLOCK Cor. 2nd Are., 6th Si JUDGE YOUNG GIVES JUDGMENT IN RIVER DISPUTE UNABLE GOODS Perfection Oil Heaters Rayo Lamps Lanterns Cutlery Skates KAIEN HARDWARE Of Canadian General Electric Co. Limited, Canada Foundry Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS OF All class** of Elactrtcal Apnsrstus, H-silssssi 8upb||n, Pumps. Engtnss. BoOaat, Concrst* Mixers. Ornament- si Irssn ansl Brans* Work. Etc. W. CLARK DURANT - Agent 0 ROOM 4. McINTYRE sSUXX ��� P. 0. MX 724 ���0*>OtXX>000000000000000000 THE IROQUOIS POOL English and American Billiards KiRlit Tables Second Ave. Public School Notes Attendance during November 167. l-'iirollmcnt for term 189. Average actual for all room 161.04. Percentage of regularity compared *'ith number in attendance during the nionth 94.43. Estimated number awaiting registration, and entry when the new building is opened 35. The next entrance examinations will w held toward the close of approaching ���erni probably in June. The establishment of a high school depends upon mimliiT of successful candidates at this "Mtninntion. MeConkey's Chocolates in Christmas boxen at Ormes' Drug Stare. A judgment of unusual interest to steam boat captains and others who navigate on the Skeena river was handed out by His Honor Judge Young yesterday in the suit of J. B. Sloan against Foley, Welch & Stewart. The judgment which is self-explanatory of the issues is of so much interest that the judgment is printed in full. At the trial the plaintiff was represented by Mr. Alex Manson, and the defendants by Mr. L. W. Patmore. In giving judgment for the plaintiff for the full amount of their claim with costs, Judge Young says: "Action by the plaintiff to recover the price of 62 cords of wood, the property of the plaintiff, at $6.00 per cord, situate on the banks of the Skeena river, taken by the defendants and appropriated to their use. There was no express bargain made between the parties as to the price of the wood. The wood was taken by the defendants in pursuance of a custom existing on the river that those operating steamers take wood wherever they are in need of it irrespective of ownership, and afterwards report such taking to the owners. "The North Coast Commercial Company and one McDonald were the owners of the steamer 'Craigflower,' operating on the Skeena river. The wood in question was purchased by them and placed at the points mentioned for the use of this Bteaner. It cost them $3.25 and $3.50 per cord. The 'Craigflower' was a smaller steamer than others on the river and apparently required wood that was 'fine cut.' A portion of the wood in question was 'fine cut' and it was all 'particularly dry.' "This company became involved and the plaintiff acquired all its assets including the steamer 'Craigflower.' "The defendants operate a fleet of steamers on this river . Wood is the fuel used by all steamers. "A fair average price to wood vendors for wood cut and delivered on the banks of the river is $3.50. In some instances steamers have paid $3.85 and $4.00 but these were nor contract prices but rather 'pinch prices.' "At both landings where the wood in question was piled the defendants had large quantities of their own wood. There is no evidence that there was other wood at these points other than the wood belonging to the plaintiff and defendants. However the defendants took thc plaintiff's wood in preference to their own, in thc one case al Draper's landing, the defendants say, by mistake, at Breckenridge's landing deliberately, Captain Johnson says: 'This wood was taken by the Conveyor (thc defendants' steamer) on account of being finer wood. We had wood there but it was larger wood and not so dry. The wood was marked "Craigflower." At Drapers landing the defendants say thai thc man who measures ! their wood, had, by mistake, placed the] defendants' board on the plaintiff's pile. "Captain Johnson, who is the senior captain of the defendants' fleet of steamers nnd who has them in charge, says: 'W edid not want our wood taken. We had large contracts to fiil and wc put a penalty price on our wood of $6.00 per cord. We knew that other companies were short.' They accordingly intimated to the Hudson's Bay company steamer Inlander and 'Craigflower' that they would charge $6.00 per cord for wood taken from their pile. In April 1909 they charged the 'Craigflower' $36.00 for six cords of wood. ThiB was paid. On August 20th, 1910, they charged the Hudson's Bay company for 15 1-2 cords at $6.00 per cord and they notified the 'Inlander' company of the Bame rate. These are all the companies operating on the river. "Under these circumstances the defendants now offer the plaintiff $3.00 per cord for the wood in question. "The only evidence offered that the plaintiff was in the market to sell this wood was a letter written by one A. G. W. Anthony who signs himself as 'Accountant in charge' dated the 24th August, 1909, and directed to the defendants offering 100 cords at Andi- maul, 50 cords at Drapers and 41 cords at Hats-mans at $3.00 per cord. Anthony was not produced at a witness and J. B. Sloan, who is and was at the time manageer for the plaintiff, say Anthony had no authority to make the offer and that no one in authority was consulted by him and the offer was made entirely on his own responsibility. In any event the offer- was not accepted or even replied to and the defendants at the trial withdrew any claim that the wood was purchased under contract. The defendants, however, relied on this as evidence that the plaintiff was in the market to sell the wood at $3.00 per cord. There was some further evidence of a conversation between the representative of the plaintiff and Mr. Frizzell, representative of the steamer 'Inlander' Frizzell was not called as a witness. They talked about the 'going price' but it was not elicted from him what they meant by that and the whole question was discussed relative to an exchange of the wood for stock in the company owning and operating the 'Inlander.' "In determining the price to be paid for this wood, counsel for the defendants has cited cases to show that the true rule is the value of the property at the market price at the time of the conversion. This rule has some limitations but admitting it to be the true principle 1 have no hesitation in holding that in the present case and as between these parties the value of the wood was $6.00 per cord, for the reason that if the plaintiff at thc time of conversion, had replenished his wood pile from the adjoining wood piles of the defendants, which he had under the circumstances u perfect right to do, he would have had to pay the defendants their own price of $6.00 per cord. The defendants have no right lo swoop down on another steamer's wood pile and take il, especially when they have lots of their own wood at the same point, without paying the same penalty that they themselves would have exacted, and at a time when as Captain Johnson testifies 'they knew other companies were short.' To hold otherwise and to follow the defendants argument to a logical conclusion they could, in accordance with the custom on the river, tuke all the wood belonging to other companies, pay them off ut $3.00 per cord or charge $6.00 if it was returned. This would be a most convenient wuy of putting other companies out of business. "There is u distinction between the vulue of goods intended for mere sale and goods required for speciul purposes. They ure only identicul when thc owner is under a necessity to sell of anxious to null, and thure is no evidence that such was the case here. The plainti ( wus not u wood vendor in the sense understood on the river, a fact well known to the defendants, and the mere fact that the 'Craigflower' was not actually running on the river at the time of the conversion does not, in my opinion, alter the relation of the parties or affect the merits. "The principle advanced as to the true method of ascertaining the value of goods under circumstances like the present must be applied according to the facts of each particular case and this is my answer to the allegation that this judgment might establish thc price of wood on thc river to all at $6.00. It is not intended as such but cash individual case must rest on its LOOK EOR THIS SIGN n FOR SALE O.M.HELCERSON ltd. PRINCE RUPERT. BC 15 a* ������si R It B* (Si 1 3 B* L L 5" a. "p -u ���N rt a g 5* 11 JS--J- c 1-6 1 u> ss. a- ft] !."��*��� n t Co Stt, *< 3 1 & 9 I3 1 1**- i *�� o !j5 3 ,ln V I i a V r <*��-, e �� a 9 s 1 I E*" is 4? 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Wednesday, Dec 7 THE PRINTING BUREAU SCANDALS The announcement of the Secretary of State in presenting his report to Parliament on the Printing Bureau frauds���referred to elsewhere in our columns��� that there were no Canadian firms implicated in the dishonest practices of the late Superintendent of Stationery, will be grateful news to all loyal Canadians. J The knowledge that Gouldthrite was an alien and had been appointed to office by the Conservatives, before Sir Wilfrid Laurier came into power, helped to take away the sting from the revelations of man's treachery. The further information given by Hon. Charles Murphy in his report to Parliament, that the participants in his frauds were all alien firms still further helps to preserve our national self respect. sfJThis is not the only matter for which we have cause for satisfaction. Hon. Mr. Murphy has found that the profits of the department are over a quarter of a million dollars more than the defective system of bookkeeping shows, and that by the economies he has effected a further sum of $150,000 per year will be saved for the country. It is a matter for satisfaction that these abuses which had grown up under the Conservative regime and which were allowed to remain uncorrected by them even after the scandals of 1891, have at last been run down and corrected by the vigilance of the Secretary of State and his colleagues. THE EMPIRE ON MR. MANSON'S MEETING Those loyal supporters of Mr. William Manson will probably appreciate tale humor of the following editorial, which is not our own, but is taken from the pages of the "Empire" of seven short months ago. We need not say that any criticisms we may direct against Mr. Manson during his campaign will be on the legitimate grounds of public welfare, and will not sink to the depth of coarse abuse displayed in the following paragraphs. Probably the supporters of Mr. Manson will scarcely recognize the photograph of themselves as presented by one of the gentlemen who addressed them last night. The editorial is entitled "That Public Meeting" It is to laugh. "Men who have written and spoken in denunciation of Mr. Manson were moving heaven and earth to induce him to enter the contest, but what care they so long as their selfish interests can prevail? "They would sacrifice him the next moment once their desires were gratified. "It is no love of him which actuates many of his professed admirers, and for this reason it will be a pity indeed if Mr. Manson bends lo an insincere support. "He knows that Tuesday evening's meeting was nothing more or less than a plan to encourage him to enter the field, and he must realize from the sentiment displayed at the meeting, that, the game fell flat, not because of his own lack of strength, but because of the very strong suspicion that the motives of others are not as strong as his own." We think we know who thc gentleman refers to when he writes of the men "who have written and spoken against Mr. Manson" and who "are now moving heaven and earth to induce him to enter the contest" for "their own selfish interests," and who "would sacrifice him the next moment once their desires were gratified." But has the gentleman any right to speak on behalf of ihe audience? Many of them went there from a sincere desire to enjoy the singing, and to have a smoke. The editor of the "Empire" certainly should not judge the audience by his own emotions. On behalf of the many honest men who were present last night we accordingly enter a protest. Mr. Manson's supporters are not all grafters and turn-coata. Condensed Advertisements. AREYOUINNEEDOFHELI'7 Doyouwant to buy. or Bell, or hire, or loan? Try The Optimist Condensed Ad. route. CONTRACTORS-See us for Employer's Liability insurance. We can arrange your bond. The Mack Realty and Insurance Company. 164-lm FIRE-Don't wait till it comes. Insure your house, stock and furniture. Do It today. See ui for rates. The Mack Realty and Insurance Compsny. 164-lm FOR RENT-Four-roomed Cottaire. partly fu r- nlshed; on Eighth Ave. Rent J2B per month Apply to Thos. MrClyinssnt. 8rd Ave. 1 lO-wl FOUND-On Third A've., Monday afternoon, a bunch of keys. Enquire at Optimist Office. 168-tf FOR RENT-We have the store or oflioe you want. See our list of furnished and unfurnished houses. The Mack Realty and Insurance Company. . 164-lm WANTED-Suita to clean and press, Sl.on each. Room 13 Westenhaver Block, 2nsl Ave. and 6th Street. 144-lm ANTED-Flret class waitress. Apply Box S Optimist- 17:i-if w WANTED-Fir��t class boarding- house cook Apply to Friend Joe, corner Third Avenue nnd Eighth St. 177-tf Citizens1 League Notice CHizeni who are in sympathy with the defeat of Scott Act and Blind Fifrs are welcome to our rooms at all times. Rooms on Third Ave. S��e bivsign. 174-wi , In the County Court of Atlin, Holden at Prince Rupert. IN Till. MATTER ok TUB K0TATR OT Alexander Allan, Deceased In Chambers Before His Honor Judge Yount-r Friday, the 25th day of Nov.. 1910. Upon the application of John Martin Allan, brother uf the deceased, for leave to swear to the death of the said deceased. Upon hearing Clarence Hilton Keens, appearing* for the said John Martin Allan, and upon rradioR the affidavit of Afruitus W. Asmew, ���worn herein the 27th day of October, 1010. IT IS ORDKKED that the said John Martin Allan, or Clarence Hilton Kearns shall be allowed to swear to i h* death of the said deceased as occurring* on the 90th day of September. 1910, at the expiration of two waeka from the first publication of notice of this order, unless in the meantime proof is furnished that the said Alexander Allan waa alive subsequent to the 90th day of Sept.. 1910; such proof may be g*lven In writing to the Registrar of the County Court of Atlin holden at | Prince Rupert, at the Court House, Prince Rupert, B.C. And it Is further ordered that the said John Martin Allan do publish notice of this order In the Optimist, a newspaper published in Prince Rupert, B C, for the space of, two weeks. 176-lff F. McB. YOUNG. EVELYN MAKES GOOD SHOWING DR. TREMAYNE AND PARTY HAVE FIRST SPIN IN HER Visited the Site of the Proposed Quarantine Station on Digby Island��� Boat Made Good Trip and Delighted Everybody. Anxious to test the capabilities of the Evelyn, the government quarantine boat placed at the disposal of Dr. Tremayne of this city, the worthy doctor took her out for a spin yesterday afternoon. Accompanied by his wife and Mr. Morris and wife he made a trip to the Digby Island on which is situated the site of the proposed quarantine station. The doctor was highly delighted with the showing of the Evelyn and feels confident that she will prove all that has been said in her favor. With a wonderful capacity for speed she preserves a rigid balance in the water that conduces to the best comfort of the passengers. He is perfectly satisfied that the Evelyn will fulfil her function in the future in a manner that will reflect credit upon the builders as well as upon herself. Captain Hansen who is in charge is charmed with the little craft, At present he is busily engaged in obliterating the signs of the strenuous passage she was called upon to make in order to reach her destination fresh from the builders' hands. Mr. H. G. Munroe, of the firm of Munroe & Lailey, arrived Monday night from Vancouver by the Evelyn, the new gasoline boat which has been built for Dr# Tremayne. Xmas Gift* To' be Bent to the East Of to the Old Land should be mailed . . ' AT ONCE if you would have them reach their destination in time Wc have made a very Careful Selection of the daintiest little gifts that are . , JUST SUITABLE FOR MAILING Buy now while nur stock is complete und have a large variety to choose from. C. B. WARK The Reliable Jeweler J STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! KEELY'S PHARMACY FOK HIGH GRADE XMAS GIFTS In tbe County Court of Atlin, at Prince Rupert. Holden GEORGE LEEK MERCHANTILE AGENCY COLLECTIONS AND REPORTS SIXTH STREET prince rupert P. O. BOX XI PRINCE RUPERT JOHN E. DAVEY TEACHER OF SINGING Mini. OF WM. PIIXUN, KSQ., A.It.A.M., I.SIN.. KNO. fb-16 Mr. Roy L. Moore who has been confined to bed for the past few days is able to be out again. Mrs. J. G. McNab will receive Thursday, December 8th, and every second Thursday thereafter. Judge Young is leaving by the Prince Rupert tomorrow night for a few weeks' stay in Victoria. ss . is .,,��,, . iTTs a s ���HI EBONY GOODS *��L. XMAS PRESENTS Military Brushes, Hat Brushes, Clothes Brushes, Hair Brushes For Men and Ladies. Perfumes, Toilet Soaps, Toilet Articles of all Kinds C. H. ORME, The Pioneer Druggist PHONE 82 2nd Ate. and 6th St. sMi . ,s . ,s s ,i IN Till NATTRR OP Till BSTATR Or Freka Tomizich, Deceased In Chambers Before His Honor Judge Youna*. Friday, the 28th day of Nov.. 1(10. Upon the application of Ivan Fillpovitch, uncle of the deceases), for leave to swear Us the death of the said deceased. Upon hearing Clarence Hilton Kearns. appearing for the said Ivan Fllipovitch. and upon reading the affidavit of Maty Nartctch sworn herein the 7th day of October. 1910. IT IS ORDERED that the said Ivan Fillpovitch or Clarence Hliton Kearns shsll be allowed to swear to the death of the said deceased aa occurring on the Zlrd day of May, A.D. 1(10, at the expiration of two weeks from the lirst publication of notics of this ordar. unless in the meantime proof is furnished that the said Freka Tomisirh was alive subsequent to the Bird dsy of May. 1910; such proof may be given In writing to tha Registrar of the County Court of Atlin holden at Prince Rupert, at the Court House, Prince Rupert, B. C. And ll i ��� further ordered that the said Ivan Fillpovitch do publish notice of this order in the Optimist, a newsnsper published In Prince llu- ps-rt. B. C. for the space of two weeks. 176-187 F. McB. YOUNG. Court of Revision Take notice thai the Msyssr snd Aldermen Mobley and Mclntyre will sit as a Court nf Revision for the purpose of correcting and revising tha list of Voters for the next current year it 10a.m. on Saturrisy. December ls'th. and thereafter from the Monday following, every dsy, if necessary, at 4 p.m., except Saturdays, which will be at 10 a.m. ERNEST A. WOODS I74-1RJ CITT CLgRR PORTLAND CANAL STOCKS. Latitat Quotations From Vancouver Exchange. (As reported by S. Harrison A Co.) BID ASKED Portland Canal 21 211-2 Stewart M. & D. Co 2.25 2.60 Red Cliff 1.18 1.20 Main Reef 29 THE WEATHER Twenty-four hours ending 5 mm., December 7. MAX. TK*e. Ml*. TKUT. RAR. IK. SHOW 42.0 30.0 29.1M6 . . READ THE OPTIMIST AND THE ADS WELL The Master Touch You cannot tell offhami what it in that impart* to dress that much desired element called styl��- YoU ** cognire it when you Nt ����� and you often wonder why it is that a garnu-nt mad' by one tailor h�� �� much more snap and expression about it than the same style of garment made Ifl ��nother tailor. It isn't the quality of the goods. It lm'* ���*" m" following of the outlines of a figure on a fashion pate. Tailoring is something more than that, and the tailor... UM true musician, realizes that it is his master touc produces the harmony that inspires admiration. SLOAN & COMPANY. CLOTHING SPECIALISTS ALDER B jmmWmmtmwmttmmWmt' mtmmmm*tmmm*tmimtmmm\ ***-* *****�� THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST o the Electors .adies and Gentlemen: In response to a largely signed requisition received yester- ay asking me to allow my name to be placed in nomination for Jbe office of Mayor of the City of Prince Rupert for the year 1911, [hereby accede to the request and beg to announce myself a can- Bdate. I will take occasion later on to present my views upon Muni- Ipal issues to the electors, and in the meantime I would respect- lilly solicit your support upon the basis of an efficient and progres- ve administration of the affairs of the City. Yours respectfully rince Rupert, B.C. December 1st, 1910 William Manson this. 1 will now ask the anonymous scribe to come from his hiding and over his name answer the following questions, viz.: What is the meaning of wet and dry in Local Option literature? Why is Alabama no longer in thc dry list of the dry South? Why did the largest dry city in the United States vote itself back into the wet column? What reason did the mayor of that city give besides saying that "it. is better to have a saloon in every corner than a bar in every kitchen?" They have Local Option in Savannah, Georgia, which is a city of about 80,000 Last year they had 4305 arrests for drunkenness, or, one arrest for every 18 of the population, while Milwaukee which has a population of 365,000 and famous for its beer, had only one arrest for drunkenness for every 123 of the population. It will take a devotee of the peri-patetic school to explain this. Please get busy for the election is near. Sincerely yours, A. A. Maclntyre OUCH! I'LL TELL MA! (Lctten in thtl column do not r.ecemarily ex- preus the opinicm of this paper Ion the subject uiuler iltscussion.) o the Electors ,adies and Gentlemen: s�� At the completion of my term of office as Alderman, I have Ben approached by a number of my colleagues and citizens with pe request that I permit myself to be [entered in [nomination for |te office of Mayor for the ensuing year. , After consideration, I have consented to that request, and ^rewith announce my candidacy. At public meetings to be held later on to discuss municipal ^ues 1 will present a programme of work, as the basis ofjmy can- What kind of overgrown babies belong to the Whiskizons' League anyway? Day after day they have been hurling out their invectives���weak-kneed Local Option Johnnies,���neurotic, nervously- hysterical temperance cranks, faddists, j penniless newcomers wishing to spring into notoriety, foul-mouthed moralists��� their vocabulary of inunendo has a fine 1 range; but see how they whimper and whine at the first blow struck in return. : Listen to the Pharisee in last Saturday's Optimist: "It is very much to be regretted that we have in Prince Rupert any set of citizens willing to descend to the level of personal abuse when discussing a public question in the newspaper." What's the fun of fighting when the other fellow sheds crocodile ! tears at the first blow? Poor child, get I in behind your big sign. Some moralists | think that Science will one day discover ' that some anthropoids have no ver- ' tebrae. We are in favor of vivisection and after December Uth. will suggest an experiment on our opponents' organizer. A Contemptibla Election Dodge Some of our most respected citizens The writer ends by saying that when people are nor permitted to spend money for a bad cause they will invest it for a good purpose. A bank in Armourdale says their business increased thirty-six per cent. (Armourdule is a suburb and adjoins Kansas City, Kansas.) Another bunk in Kansas City, Kansas, says that not only has their business wonderfully increased, but all departments of the civic life of the city are better than ever before. A savings bank reports an increase of 60 per cent and stutes that 75 jier cent of the new customers were from the class that formerly spent all their money -for liquor. And in a letter from the largest bank in the city, written by an officer of that bank on June 22, 1907, he says: "I am pleased to state the joints have now been closed for u year. One year ago our deposits were $2,663,000. At the close of business last night, one year later, our deposits were $3,932,832, an increase of about $1,200,000 in the deposits on one bunk alone and that u bank that they thought | was going to be ruined by the closing of the saloon." He says further, "We I think we have the accounts of more than | fifty ;s.r cent of the business men of the city und have talked with a large number dature. rince Rupert, B.C. December 1st, 1910 Yours respectfully ^^^^��� .^s^,^,^��� , of them about the effects of the closing have been canvassed to vote in favor ..... .. . . ,���..,; ���assess assssss , ^ j0mt8 on their business. With of Loca Option by disreputuble blind- . . . . , ui a^-. S-.J-.S , r 'few exceptions they arc pleased with piggcra. These men have asked us why . f. . 7 .: ..T , .. , .7^, i ut. .l the result. I believe this feeling is we have allied ourselves with these i Frank H. Mobley IR. McINTYRE'S REPLY TO HIS CRITICS (Ths< following is published by tho Press Com- pittsvof the opponessta of the Scott* Act, and Is ot thc expression of the view, of this paper.) to the Editor of the Optimist: Dear Sir,���My answer to Mr. Me Ue's "Economics and the Bar" seems have stirred up a hornets' nest, and cside upsetting the equilibrium of one d( our local preachers, has brought out number of anonymous communications. As a temperance man I regret this, for men should be temperate in all things, in their language as well as in that they eat and drink. That a clergyman of a Christian church should so far forget himself as to become intoxicated with the frenzy of his own eloquence and go through all the stunts and evolutions of a modern Don Quixote, is to be deplored. Bruin storms lead only in one direction ami "dementia optiona" is a dangerous symptom. I have shown by official ' BgUTM that the consumption of liquor especially beer in the United States bus increased, notwithstanding the Local Option propoganda that claims to be wiping out the saloon at the rate of 11000 a year. This anonymous writer though pretending to quote from a report of the Inland Revenue Dcparf- ms'nt fails to note the large quantities of birrs and wines that are imported into the United States every year. I urn inclined to think that he has taken his figures from a report of Thomas H. Lawson, District Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of California. Mr. I.uwson is a good story teller but a poor statistician. He is all right on anecdotes such us cows going dry after eating 'empcrance tracts, etc. As to the riddle of the "son of his only uncle's brother" let me say that ���ong before that son thought of building a hotel, I publicly advocated the adoption of a high license system as the beat solution of the liquor traffic for Prince Rupert. I was elected on that platform, and I have not changed my views on that question. To my mind the introduction ot the Scott Act in Prince Rupert would be a blow at temperance reform. The so-called temperance people never see the solution of the liquor traffic from any standpoint but their own. This is why the everyday business man regards them a* fanatical and narrow- minded. Last winter in the Empress Theatre one of the most distinguished clergymen in Prince Rupert stated that the extreme prohibitionist was the greatest enemy of true temperance. No truer words were ever uttered. The Scott Act like prohibition fails because it does not discriminate between the use and the abuse of liquor. It does not even pretend to reach the source of the whole trouble. It allows the rich man to have all the liquor that money can buy, but it denies the poor but honest man the right to buy a glass of beer. This is Chinese legislation pure and simple. We have no um- for Chinese laws here. You can never abolish the liquor traffic till you reach the source of the traffic. You can never remove an effect till you first remove the cause. The cause of the traffic is the demand for liquor and while that demand exists it is as the editorial in last night's Empire well says: "A question of the legalized sale of booze, or its sale by stealth." We have now the choice between regulation and control of the liquor traffic, and secret and flagrant violation of thc law. It surely does not take a disciple of Aristotle to sec the logic of , fellow workers. Surely they have eyes I to see that this is a contemptible piece I of election work on the part of the other i side! The aim of the liquor-men is to discredit the temperance campaign. For this purpose they could easily encourage ' or commission certain notorious blind piggcrs to canvass oatenttbly for us.I shared by a large majority of the professional men and other intelligent citizens of our city." Is it any wonder with $2,000,000 increases in deposits, more buildings going up and more people owning their own limns - in Kansas City, Kansas, that the ; people there are unwilling to have thc saloons again opened? Three times as dollars in real estate in that city. But owing to Gluck's misrule and total disregard of all law and order the people of the city became impoverished through the 'open saloons,' the city became absolutely not only 'dead' but rotten from center to circumference morally. On this account real estate decreased over 60 per cent in value and it was almost impossible to make sales of city lots either vacant or improved at any price, because it is a well authenticated fact that the working man who spends his money in saloons can never have or buy a home. My friend came near losing his entire fortune and would huve done so but for the fact that other wealthy and influenti I friends came to his rescue. I met m> 'riend in St. Louis a few months before Hon. C, W. Trickett appeared on the scene of action in the affairs of Kansas City, Kansas, as City Attorney, and he told me with tears in his eyes that financially he was a ruined man. There were at this time 256 saloons in the city and county us open us thc saloons* in any high license city. There were 200 gambling dens and 60 houses of social evil. Four months later these were all closed up through Attorney Trickett's effort to enforce the law. In fact, he ! closed them all up in less than thirty days, starting June 8th, 1906, and finishing July 3rd, 1906, and today there is not a saloon in Kansas City, Kansas. The gambling dens and bawdy houses j were closed the same way. Just three months ago I met a gentleman here in Prince Rupert whom I knew in Kansas City, Kansas, and asked him about my friend referred to above, as he happened to be a mutual friend. He replied, 'Well, you know of the trouble he had in Kansas City, Kansas.' 'Yes, I do,' I said. Then he added. 'When Trickett took hold of things there and closed up the town tighter than hell, real estate began at once to advance in value by leups and bounds and Mr. T. was able to close out his real estate holdings in that city at a profit of $300,000.00 in 1909 (three years after the saloons were closed) leaving him easily worth one half a million dollars. But it certainly looked for a time as if he was going to lost- all he had in Kansas City, Kansas.' "This incident also answers the questio 'Can the luw be enforced?" : more By sending such scamps to our most | n?any. -���bo"n�� mpn bol"*hl *lom<* conscientious cititens they create such ^n ,n 1907 ** m **"* >*����� ���*��� **��� repugnance to the cause for which he Mloon" were in operation. pleads that naturally they want to vote the opposite ticket. This is an exceedingly clcvet move, and it teaches us that the men who are trying to manoeuvre thia campaign are no novices at the game. They are sowing seeds slyly and darkly every hour. Another thing they are fond of saying MANSON PLATFORM NOT ENUNCIATED "Mayor Gluck���Thc Man Not Afraid To Tall tha Truth Our opponents are getting back al us in the "You're another" style of argument. They thought that Prince Rupert was so far away thnt the ill-odor of sssss^saasssssM. s.s. j i t.i i Mayor Gluck's name had not reached s: that the blind-piggers are waiting,'. ' n, ��� . . .. , . , ��� .here. Wo requested another citizen of ready to begin business as soon as n "\ , _ nZI__, ,, ,. ���.., ���. ,1... .s.��� ...Prince Rupert who lived in Kansas j City to further enlighten us on this question. In response he has handed CONTINUE!- FHOM PAGE 1 December 14 is past, or that they are| already building their ban. In the first place thc licenae system I will remain in force for at least six i months of next year. And in the next in the following letter to the press committee. . i . ,l a ���i...i. ��ra..i The writer was employed by a large place, let there be no mistake. Thc , . ' ,* , ' _. l _�� .i. i .1 n.���.! _ i ._. manufacturing concern in Kansas City, members of the Local Option League ��� ��� , . _, ,,' j. a....i ._ .u a ,i Kansas, for five years during O uck s are sworn lo do battle to the death .. **T .* .. ..,.., ��� , .. regime a* Mayor, and saw with his own against blind pigs, hvery worker knows ; *���.._.,,. , .. .r . i . . .. ������ , ... .a. eyes the effects of his misrule on the that victory at thc polls is only the ' . . , , , . , , , , i.i business interests of the city, beginning of a long struggle for a clean: ' town. To insinuate that we as citizens j Kansas City, Kansas, had a population must submit to blind pigs, (whether under ��r *** hundred thousand and ranked I aaa... ���- .a��� s���.���i��� .sal .1 al. license or no-license) is humiliating indeed. It is an insult to our police officers, lo our municipal authorities and to our body politic. THE BAR MUST GO AND BLIND PIGS TOO, AND THEY WILL GOI Did Saloons Halp Buaincaa in Kanaaa City, Kan. Evidence Indisputable The Home City Hank of Kansas City, Kansas, write saying that "As a result of abolishing the saloons their business increased forty-six per cent in the first twelve months after the saloons were closed." fifth in the manufacturing cities of the nation. The people of our city had by two thousand majority elected as mayor this man who said "Damn the Constitution and the law of the State of Knasas. The saloons shall run." We had not an official in the country who favored the colsing of saloons. Tbe churches were mute. The pastors stood in their pulpits preaching the sins of the Jews two thousand years ago instead of present conditions, and therefore there was no public sentiment against the saloons. "A ihort time previous to this, one of my warm personal friends had invested about two hundred thousand public improvements. He regarded it as bad business and a dear indication I of thc need of fresh blood in the Council Chamber. After Chairman Stephens had had . his kick at the Council Aldcrmun H ilditch I was called upon presumably to sub- ! stantiute the comprehensive cycle of charges seriatim and in loto (as well aa | in Prince Rupert) but he upset calculations quite a bit by blankly declining to associate himself with thc chapter and verse of abuse and vituperation that had been hurled at the body of which he is a member. While he certainly differed from most of his colleagues upon matters of policy he did not for a moment question that they performed their duties according to their lights in the best interests of the community as a whole. Mr. S. M. Newton, editor of the Empire also spoke and levelled a long battery of ancient criticisms at the head of the Council. He condemned its treatment of thc lighting question and the sewerage question, and vehemently advocated a change in the ranks of the municipal rulers. At the close of thc meeting committees were formed to work the variouB districts of the town on behalf of the candidature of Mr. Manson. Ebony hand mirrors, all sizes, at Orme's Drug Store. THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST Form of Ballot Paper Voting on the Petition to the Governor-General for the Bringing into Force of Part II of the Canada Temperance Act. For the Petition Against the Petition y�� Directions for the Guidance of Voters The voter will go into one of the compartments, and with a paper there provided, place a cross thus, X in the upper space if he votes FOR the adoption of the petition (SCOTT ACT), and in the lower space if he votes AGAINST the adoption of the petition (SCOTT ACT). The voter will then fold the ballot, so as to show a portion of thc back only, with the number and initials of the deputy returning officer, and deliver it to the deputy returning officer, who will place it in the ballot box. The voter will then forthwith quit the polling station. If a voter inadvertently spoils a ballot paper he can return it to the proper officer, who, on being satisfied of the fact, will give him another. If the voter places on the ballot more than one mark, or places any mark on it by which he can afterwards be identified, his vote will be void, and will not be counted. If the voter takes a ballot paper out of the polling station, or fraudently puts any other paper into the ballot box than the ballot paper given him by the deputy returning officer, he will be subject to be punished by fine or by imprisonment for a term not exec-ding six months, with or without hard labor. Don't forget that the petition is FOR the Scott Act. If you are not in favor of a dry town you must mark your ballot in the lower space. AGAINST the petition means AGAINST the Scott Act. AND DON'T FAIL TO VOTE. Every man in town entitled to vote on this question should do so. It is the most important question which will be submitted to the people for years, and means the life or death of the city. Ladies' Tailoring Materials The Finest and the latest just arrived. Order now if you wish it done for Christmas. Fit and finish guaranteed. READY MADE SAMPLE GARMENTS In Tailored Gowns, Dress Skirts, Voile Skirts, Cravenette Skirts, Waterproof Coats and Capes ; Mr. Hidjin's own original designs at exceedingly low prices. Prince Rupert Tailoring & Waterproof Company, 3rd Ave. -^.^.^.^.-^^.^.^45 Confectionery | Confectionery FOR CHRISTMAS Lowney's and Ganong's Fancy Boxes of Chocolates for Christmas Gifts. H. B. CAMPBELL, avenue mt m% II Ha II ���*���������*����� II m% ll**illl **sa 11 **saa 11 ��� 3^1^ l.-fcHI ssn 11 H II ���*�� 11 sun >. 11 % II mttm -Hall-s, lm ,1 �� LONDON MYSTERY SOLVED IN CANADA STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE OF A LONDON CHURCH WORKER Man Assaulted in Dover Pushes Assailant into Water and Loses His Memory. Travels to Vancouver and Is Identified. (Special to the Optimist) Vancouver, Dec. 6.���London is the prescriptive mystery purveyor. Another remarkable story closely connected with the world's metropolis has found a responsive echo from the far west of Canada. Some time ago James Ridge- way was placed in the hospital of Vancouver suffering from some form of mental derangement. In his lucid moments, however, he unfolded a story which when pieced together by the physicians in attendance hung together like a romantic novel. [. >,. He tells how while spending a holiday in Dover he was attacked by a robber, and in the struggle pushed his assailant into the water. Deing of a particularly nervous, highstrung temperament the incident so preyed upon his mind that it became unhinged and he became a wanderer upon the face of the earth without any knowledge of his name or who he belonged to. In the course of his peregrinations he came to Canada, travelling unwittingly right across the continent. In Vancouver he became so ill that he had to be taken to the hospital. When the doctors were satisfied that there was something behind the incoherent ramblings of their patient they informed the police who at once communicated with the London authorities and it now turns out that the wife of Ridgeway has been investigating his disappearance ever since the unfortunate incident took place. Ridgeway, until the occurrence of the incident which blurred his memory and rendered him a nomad was a prominent church worker in the Hanwell district of London. We receive subscriptions for and supply any Newspaper, Magazine, Periodical or Book published in any Country or in any Language. Catalog sent on application, R. C. Bean, P. O. Box 503, 22 Thompson Bldg, Phone 101, Prince Rupert, B. C. FRESH BRIGHT IMPRESSION SMOKING CHIMNEYS CURED STOVE PIPES ELBOWS Stove Pipes put up, Cleaned and Repaired. Furnaces put in and Repaired Don't throw away the old stove until you have seen us. We repair and make as good as new. Only First Class Tin Shop in City Prince rupert sheet metal workS Phone 108 2nd Ave. LAND PURCHASE NOTICE Sksana Land District-District of Banka Isssd Taka notica that Jamas Marshall of Seattle Waah., occupation real estate dealer, Intanda to apnly for permission to purchsss the follsswlnf described landa: Commencing at s post plantad sbout scran miles aaat and one mile south from the mouth of an Inlet, whieh point is sbout ten miles south and two miles wast from End HUI, Banks Island, thence east 80 chains, thence aouth 80 chalna, thenee west 80 chains, thance north 80 chains to point of com- JAMES MARSHALL B. L. Tingley, Agent Caasiar Land District���District of Csssiar. Take notiee that Thomas Y. McClymont of Prince Rupert, B. C, occupation Broker, Intends lesion to purchase the following Dated Sept. 8,1810. Pub. 11. The Optimist DELIVERED TO ANY ADDRESS IN SECTIONS 1, 5 AND 6 EVERY DAY FOR 50c PER MONTH Prince Rupert's Progress Pleases Pioneer and Newcomer Alike To go away from Prince Rupert for a few weeks and then return is one of the sureBt ways of realizing that the city is rapidly growing. After his visit to Victoria and Vancouver H. G. Munro of the firm of Munro & Laily, architects, is surprised at the signs of substantial progress that huve sprung; up during his absence from Prince Rupert, Now that the grading work is well in hand on Second avenue, with new buildings starting at new- points continually, and contract! let for the grading of the business and central portions the city is forging ahead visibly. Shops are already being dressed for the festive season and in the bright frosty weather the impression given by our go ahead city both to thc newcomer, and to those who have known it from the first, is encouraging and exhilarating. Prince Rupert is making good all the time���that's sure. Hampton's Magazine, "The Best Magazine in America" makes a practical and welcome gift, costs $2.00 to Canadian, $1.50 to United States and $2.25 to Foreign Post Office. Give or send us your order today. R. C. Bean, 22 Thompson Building, Phone 101, P. O. Box 603, Prince Rupert, B. C. to spply for perms, doacribed land: Ebony hand mirrors, all sizes, at Orme's Drug Store. Commencing at a post planted one mile in easterly direction from llylsnds Ranch and sbout 20 chains south Taltan River thence north 80 chains thance west 80 chains, thence eouth 80 ehalns thanca east 80 chains to paint of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or leas. Dated Sapt. 29, 1810 THOS. M. MeCLYMON I Pub. Oct. 25. Wilfrid C. McDonald. Ag.-n Skeana Land District -District of Banks laland Take notice that Guy Jacob of Barry, Minn., occupation farmer. Intends to apply for parmission to purchase the following deacribed lands: Commencing at .a poet planted about ali miles east and one mile north from the mouth of an inlet, whieh point is about ten miles south and two miles west from End Hill, Banks Island, thence east 80 chains, thenca north 80 ehalns, thenee wast 80 chains, thenee south 80 chains to point of commencement. Dsted Sept. 7, 1910. -.VY JACOB Pttb. Oct. 11. B. L. Tingley. Agenl Skeena Land District���District of Banka Island Taka noUce that Archibald Henderson of Seattle, Wssh., oecupstion machinist, intends to apply for Dermlseion to purchase the foUowing described Commencing at a post plantad about seven milea east and three miles eouth from the mouth of an Inlet, which point is sbout len miles south and two miles west Irom End Hill, Banka Islsnd, thenee west 80 chains, thenee north 80 chsins, thence east 80 chalna, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated Sept. 8,1910 ARCHIBALD HENDERSON Pub. Oet. 11. B. I. Tingley, Agent Skeena Land Diatrict���District of Banks Island Take notloe that E. R. Loom's of Barry, Minn.. occupation farmer, intends to apply for permiasion to purchase the following deacribed lands: Commeneing at a post planted about sli miles aast and ons, mile north from tbe mouth of an Inlet, which point Is about ten miles south and two miles west from End Hill, llsnks lalsnd, thence east 80 ehalns, thenca aouth 80 chains, thance was 80 chains, thenee north 80 ehalns to point o commencement, Dsted Sept. 7, 1910. E. R. LOOUI8 Pab Oct. 11. B. L. Tingley, Agent Skeana Land District���District of Coast Range 6 Taka notice thst George Owen Johnaton of Melbourne, Asia, occupation painter, Intends to apply for permiaeon to purchase tha following described lansis: Commencing at a poet plantad ons mUe up Eitrews River on sast bank, tbence east 40 chains, thance north 80 chains, thence West 60 chains, more or lass to ths bsnk of Eitrews River, thenee along bank of Eitrews River south to point of commencement, containing 840 aerss more or less. GEORGE OWEN JOHNSTON Dated Sept. 12,1910. Pub. Oct. 17. A. H. Johnston. Agent Skeena Land District���District of Coast Range 5 Taka notice thst Ernestine M. Grable, married woman of San Frsnesleo, U. S. A., occupaUon massense, intends to apply for permission to purchase the lollowing described lands: Commencing st a post plsnted on ths south aide of the G. T. P. right-of-way 78 1-2 miles from Prince Rupert on the north side of the Skeena River, thence south 20 chains more or leaa to the bank of ths> Skeena River, thence 80 chsins more or Iras along the bank of the Skeena River in a northwesterly direction to the G. T. P. right-of way, thence 60 chains more or less in an easterly direction slong the G. T. P. right-of-wsy to the point of commencement and containing 120 acres, more Dated'Sept. 12,1910. ERNESTINE M. GRABLE Pub. Oet 17. A. H. Johnston. Agent Skeana Land District���District of Cosst Range 5 Take notice that Brent U. Grable of Ssn Fran- deos, ll. S. A., occupation sooountant, intensis to apply for permission to purchsss the following described lands: Commencing at a poet planted on the south side of the G. T. V. right-of-wsy mile 73 1-2 from Prince Rupert on the north side of the tsksssna River, thence south 20 chains more or loss to the bank of the Skeena Riverthence 80 chains more or teas along the bank of the Skeens River in a northeasterly direction to the G. T. P. right-of-way, thenee 60 ehalns more or less slong the G T. P. right-of-way in a westerly direction to the point of commencement and containing 120 acres, more or lass. Dated Sapt. 12, 1910. BRENT II. GRABLE Pub. Oet. 17. A. H. Johnston. Agant Skaena Land District���District of Coast Rente 6 Take notice that Arthur Henry Johnston of Prince Rupert, occupsUon bailder, intends to apply for permission to purchsse the followng described Commencing at a post planted 20 chains eaat of 74 mile poet on the G. T. P. right-of-way on north side of same snd Skeens River, thence 80 ehalns north, thence 80 chains west, thenee 80 chsins south to G. T. P. right-of-way, thence 80 chains eaat along G. T. P. right-of-way to point of commencement and conUlning 640 acrea more or lass. Dated Sept. 12, 1910. ARTHUR HENRY JOHNSTON Pub. Oct. IT. Professional Cards W. i��� BARKER Architect Second avenue and Third .tree, Over Westenha,M Bro,' JS DR. W. BARRATT CLAYTON Dentist Westenhaver Block, c.sr Second a and Sixth st. BBRjft MUNRO & UlLEY Architects, Stork Building. Second Avenue. ALFRED CARSS, (J, V HEWMr . " of British Gslumbla agiSuE '** andM.nitob.Bsr.. ffi^-* bmsBaiv���"' CARSS 4 BENNETT Barristers. Notaries, Etc Offlce-Exch.n���b^k.r,,rnr,Tl,ini .,��.��, HUth atrfct. l'i ��� ... |;.. r:. "���*��� WM. S. HALL. L.D.S., D.D.S. Dentist. Crown and Bridge Work a Specialtr All denUil operstls.na alsilfullr irsairt cjL local anasthetira adminiatrrssd for it* aaii. tr*f2?n.?i *^h'. fe^l��a��lis�� Ofca , and 20 Alder Bksck. Prince Ruprrt |f LUCAS C& GRANT .Civil and Mlnlnir Enemssm aisd Sorssssi Reports. Plsns. S|s.*s(\cstiona. aatasa. Wharf Construction, Etc Office:- 2nd Ave., nw MmSaw P. O. Boa 82 PRINCI slTttt Prince Rupert Lodge. LO.Of NO. 63 Meets in the Helgeraon Block Every Tuesday Evening All members of the order in thc dty are requested to visit the lodge. C. V. BENNETT. KG. N. SCHEIN.MAN. St New Knox Hold ARTAUP & HESNER PROPRI KTORS The New Knox Hotel i" run ��� * European plan First-class semce Al the latest modern improvement*. THE BAR keeps only thebcit brua. of liquors and cigars. THE CAFE is open from 6.30s. a to 8 p. m. Excellent t-uiaine: firtt-flaai aervice. BEDS 50c AND UP First Avenue. Prince RDBB LINDSAY'S "VEST G. T. P. Transfer Agents Orders prom-stl* tttti. r*ltoi rests** OFFICK-H. II. H..h.-.i.r. Ontlaft I**** Old German Lager Schlitz Lager These are the baWtt" that make health,- strength and hap- piness your lot. Me* are very reasonahh- snd your order will receive prompt .����<���"��� tion All varieties of Wines and Liquor* also kept In nWs% Sutherland & Maynard 80LE IIANDLF.asn.il NORTHS B& ���PH(,N'i Sth Street Fraser Street and bixm THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST >��^'aAr>s-rVs��V>4Wi��^r*ls%tl>^ TO RENT Two Furnished Heated Offices on the Ground Floor in the Exchange Block C. D. NEWTON Real Estate Notary Public REAL ESTATE IP YOU WANT THE Best Locations -FOR THE- it Cash Payments SEE US. We have a numbei of out of town cheats who wish to dispose of their holdings, and are offering attractive propositions. Take a look at them. F. B. Deacon Open Evenings Alder Block SIXTH ST. .JULIUS LEVY Jobber of High-grade Havana Cigars Tobaccos Wholesale and Retail SAMUEL HARRISON V. F. G. GAMBLE Samuel Harrison & Co. Real Estate and Stock Brokers Portland Canal Stocks and Claims a Specialty' Agents for Stewart Land Co. Prince Rupert and Stewart 1 ~~T j CHIPS FROM THE j HUMORISTS 4. 1 "Hurry up, Tommy!" called mother from down-stairs. "We're late now. Have you got your shoes on?" "Yes, mamma���all but one." A Republican orator concluded his speech with the announcement that he would be glad to answer any arguments put forward by the other side. An old Irish-American citizen accepted the challenge. "Eight years ago," he said, "they told us to vote for Bryan an' thot we'd be prosperous. Oi did vote for Bryan, an' Oi've niver been so prosperous in all me loife, an' now, begorry, Oi'm goin to vote for him again!" A Southerner, hearing a great commotion in his chicken-housse one dark night, took his revolver and went to investigate. "Who's there?" he sternly demanded, opening thc door. No answer. "Who's there? Answer, or I'll shoot!" A trembling voice from the farthest corner: '"Deed, sah, dey ain't nobody hyah 'ceptin' us chickens." "Son, how would you like to enter a relay event?" "Fine, dad. I was a star at relay events in college." "So I've heard you say. Well, your ma is about ready to re-lay the carpeta." A gentleman remarked to a lady sitting next to him at a dinner, on the usefulness of wars in one direction��� they disseminated thc knowledge of geography. He confessed that he himself was deplorably ignorant of the Philippine Islands until the Spanish- American war broke out. The lady's face was a picture of horror. "Why," said she, "do* you mean to say you never have read St. Paul's Epistle to the Philippians?" Mike said to Pat: "Can you tell me the definition of the word miracle?" "Sure," said Pat with a grin. "Well, will you tell me?" queried Mike. "I'll do that," replied Pat. "Now, just turn around." Mike did as he was told and Pat booted him hard. Mike straightened up in anger. "Did you feel that?" asked Pat with a chuckle. "You bet your life I did," Mike replied. "Well, if you hadn't felt it, it would have been a miracle." NEW SCHOOL NEARLY READY Expected to Be Open for Claaaea on January Second Some time ago the School Board of Prince Rupert wrote Mr. Manson, the member for the district, asking him to uBe his influence to urge on the completion of the heating plant for the new school. News has now been received from Hon. Thos. Taylor that the Prince Rupert Sheet Metal Works are putting in the ventilating system, while the government steam heating engineer, would arrive by the next trip of the Princess Beatrice. Every effort is now being put forward to have the school ready for occupation at the beginning of the new term on January second. The ideal Christmas present is a Life Insurance Policy. The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York paid a Dividend of nearly 14 per cent in 1910. See or write us for information, plans, etc., before taking Life Insurance with any other company. R. C. Bean. P. 0. Box 503, 22 Thompson Building, Phone 101, Prince Rupert, B. C. EVENING DRESSES Very pretty and very stylish Price from $35 Up CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES In Fancy Work and Leather Goods UNDERSKIRTS Silks and Taffetas from $5 up HANDKERCHIEFS In boxes, pure linen, $1.50 to $12 box New Plaids for girls' school Dresses New Silk Waists Mrs. S. Frizzell TO THE- Bachelor and Busy Housewife Excellent Home Made XMAS PUDDINGS CAKES - AND - PIES Orders taken now. Don't forget to give your order early at the IU KETTLE INN, ���Z Parties, Dinners, Suppers Catered For. SNAPS LOTS 23 and 24 7 3 4 7, 8, 9, 10 1 2 BLOCK 5 16 13 36 51 SEC. 6 6 1 7 8 PRICE $3,500 pair 2,300 12,500 pair 1,750 pair 550 pair We have others on our lists, but these are the most attractive today. G.R. NADEN COMPANY Limited. Second Ave., Prince Rupert, B.C. K. OF. P. HALL DANCE CLUB Popular Gathering Takes Place Every Thursday All who are fond of dancing should attend the Thursday night gatherings in the K. of P. hall in the Hc'gcraon Block opposite F. Keeley's drug store. From 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. instruction in up to date dancing is given and from 9 to 12 p.m. a special dance program is enjoyed. Gentlemen pay one dollar for admission. Ladies are admitted free. Next Thursday there will bc a delicious service of all kinds of candies and that refreshing pink lemonade supplied by the California Fruti company's candy factory. (Prof. V. S. Seche). Don't fail to come and enjoy yourself. 180-183 A Merrier Christmas than ever before, with the Oliver Typewriter to any member of thu family at home, or office, as a Christmas Gift. It's useful, valuable, appropriate, welcome. You'll all use it and like it too, because it's easy to learn, very easy to operate. Let us tell you about it Just write or ask R C. Bean, 22 Thompson Building, Phone 101. P? 0. Box 503, Prince Rupert, B C. We Have Moved TO OUR NEW OFFICE IN THE Helgerson Building 6th STREET Union Transfer & Storage Co. Ltd. Agents for Imperial Oil Company Telephone 36 Little's NEWS Agency Magazines :: Periixlicals :: Newspapers CIGARS :: TOBACCOS :: FRUITS G.T.P. WHARF Plumbing, Heating and General Steam Fitting WM. GRANT SHIlP llasPnsrnt ..f ll.'lsc-rrsssi. Block SIXTH STREET. Phono No. at GENERAL BLACKSMITH UND HORSESHOER H. McKEEN 3rd and 8th St. Phone 59 Red The Westholme Lumber Co. LIMITED First Avenue Talephone 186 -WE HANDLE EVERYTHING IN ��� LUMBER PLASTER AT $17 PER TON, DELIVERED LIME AT 12.40 PER BARREL, DEI IVERED COAL D. H. MORRISON Builder and Contractor Plans and specifications prepared -E8TI MATES GIVEN - OFFICE: Corner 5th Ave. tV Green St. Phone No. 228 Green PRINCE RUPERT, B. C. GRAND HOTEL WORKING MAN'S HOME Spring Beils, clean White Sheets 25c Rooms 50c BEST IN TOWN FOR THE MONET Labour Bureau in connection All kinds of positions _,___ funished FREE FIRST AVE. AND SEVENTH STREET J. GOODMAN, Praprlsler Phone 178, Prince Rupert, B.C. B. C. BAKERY If you want that sweet, nutty flavored BREAD-try our FRENCH the kind that pleases. Third Ave., between 7th and 8th Sts. THE PRINCE RUPERT OPTIMIST 1 Beautiful Bl ouses x Especially ordered for the Holiday trade and now just .to hand is a complete range (in prices and in sizes) of the latest things in Ladies' Waists. They come in Chiffon-over- Net, Messaline Silks, White and Ecru Nets, Black Nets, Stripes and Checks in Messaline Silks, and they are all in "smart" modish designs. Prices run from $3.50 to ��13.50|aach and sixes rang* from 34 to 42. We have also received a complete assortment of Ladies' laundried embroidered Collars in sizes 121-2 to 15, prices 26 and 35 centa. Pboas 9 LIMITED Fulton St. aad 3rd Asa. FACTS ABOUT THE KANSAS FIGHT The prohibition question from two different angles was so acute during the campaign in Missouri and in Kansas terminating with the voting on the 8th instant as to completely overshadow the general political issues. In Missouri the question was as to whether prohibition would be adopted, while in Kansas it was whether the question should be resubmitted to the people. Kansas has been "dry" now for almost thirty years and thousands of ita voters have never seen an open saloon. The fight in that stale was an echo of the agitation against the saloons in Missouri, a sort nl back fire to the unexpected atrength which the Prohihitionisits developed in Missouri where the prohibition agitation has been going on for nearly two years, and where its leaders counted upon winning by 100,000 majority. They lost by over 150,000, and in Kansas resubmission was successful, which indicates that the prohibition wave has spent itself. Working under the name of the National Association of Manufacturers and Business Men, the Kansas resubmissionists organized branches in every county in the state, the first organization being in Topeka, the capital, with Mayor J. B. Billard for president. The reaubmissionist* came out frankly with a declaration of principles in which they said: "We believe that the best interest* of the old Sunflower State will bc best subserved by substituting a code of strict, safe, sane regulating license laws in place of prohibition and it will be the purpose of this organization to accomplish this result." And after thirty years' trial of pro- &$$*$$$:;t$*$4^ * ���* # ���* <* * i * * * * * You Should Wear Nothing in Prince Rupert iBUT WOOLLEN CLOTHINGS nr/** A ITCC Wo0' '8 the driest clothing. When wet with rain or preapiration it DLvAUul!i_^(io0;, not become chilling; so the surface of the akin remains warm and BECAUSE dries the wet clothing as a stove would do, whereas when the cotton or linen underwear are wet they chill the skin which then has not the heat wherewith to dry the clothing. Wool is the most comfortable clothing; whereas linen and cotton readily take up and retain the moisture and mal-odor exhaled by the skin, wool lets these matters pass away. BUT THE GARMENTS MUST BE MADE OF PURE WOOL The Jaeger Company maintain a laboratory for testing, scientifically, the purity of Woolen materials by the Company's own analyst, a qualified chemist. The Jaeger Name and Trade Mark guarantee Pure Wool in place of mixtures containing cotton or other adulterants. �� They also guarantee that Jaeger Stockinet Underwear has only undyed natural wool in place of that dyed to resemble the well known Jaeger "natural" color. Jaeger's Ladies' Sweaters are all pure wool, and for style, fit and finish are unequalled by any other sweater on the market. Jager's Baby's Clothing haa been designed on the latest and moat approved hygenic principles and in accordance with the suggestions of Mrs. Ada S. Ballin, Ed- itreaa of "Baby." Jaeger's Coat Sweaters, Waistcoats, Smoking Jackets, Dressing Gowns, Shirts, Mufflers, Etc., for Men cannot be surpassed for style and comfort We have a large Assortment of Jaeger goods in stock. Call and see them or write for Price List and book on "Health Culture" which we shall be pleased to mail free. OUR PRICES ARE THE SAME AS IN MONTREAL riD SCHREIBER & COMPANY, Limited Sole Agents in Prince Rupert. Head of Centre Street. ��� ft Mining Stock Advances The HAZELTON NINE MILE MINING CO., LTD.. (non-personal liability) hereby advance the price of their stock from 20 to 25 cents per share. As previously announced this company's treasury is in such good shape that development work can be taken care of until May 1st next on the proceeds of the 15 and 20 cent sales. The owners of this property are poor men, but they don't propose to sell any more stock for prices less than the merits justify. If you are wide awake to the conditions of Nine Mile Mountain you are aware that the ore bodies are large and that values are uniformly four times as high as in any other Northern B. C. camp. We venture to state that dividends will be paid in this district first for that very reason. We have just arranged to place the stock in Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle at 25 cents and in the hands of hustling agents who will give the property the publicity due it. MARK THIS WELL. NINE MILE PROPERTIES SO FAR ARE ALL WINNERS, and good honest development work is being done, and a sharp advance in shares is inevitable in the early spring. Why every other person you mention "Hazelton'" to right now speaks of going up the river on the first boat. Do you know what all this portends? If you have been through one good mining boom you have no need to ask. The old boomer gets a "hunch" and tries to get an early start and the business man kicks himself because he didn't move that stock of goods earlier and the result is one big stampede. TAKE YOUR "HUNCH" NOW. This LEAD KING is dirt cheap at twenty-five cents and you had better buy it while it suits your purse. You know what happens when everybody wants to buy it. Make a 25 per cent, deposit and we will reserve stock for you. The F. T. Bowness Brokerage Co. Dawson Block Phone 77 FISCAL AGENTS hibition (which surely is a fair teat) the people of Kansas endorsed this policy, which is the plan which British Columbia is now working so satisfactorily. During the late campaign in Missouri, the Prohibitionists went after undecided men in what were known aa parlor campaigns. Little parties of half a dozen neighbors with their wives would walk into the homes of men whose attitude was doubtful. Usually they took luncheon along, like the old-time "surprise party." In many cases the wife was a party to the "surprise." The evening would be spent socially and somebody incidentally bring up the prohibition question. Thc "surprisee" I would And his neighbors all for prohibition, and usually promised to vote ' the same way himself before the party j broke up. C. T. P. REPAIR SHOPS Substantial Building Near Wharf Going up Fast .Steady progress is being made with the substantial locomotive and repair shops being erected on the Q. T. P. railway yards behind Messrs. Foley, Welch & Stewart's offices. With its rows of massive uprights and heavy timbers the building begins to look throughly like big prosperous railway business, and augurs well for the days ahead. The Ladies' Guild of the Anglican Church held a most successful sale of useful ami pretty articles yesterday afternoon. The various booths were well patronized and on which attratced considerable attention was the Toy Booth where the caricatures of the different members of the City Council were to be seen and they were a source of great amusement to the grown-ups as well as to the children. A goodly sum of money wbs realized for the good work which the Guild has charge of. THE SUCCESSFUL MAN Is wise BEFORE the event He insures BEFORE the ��� hre and takes out a policy " on hia Ufa for th-T^ | tectum of his wife and tamily and business in- terests BEFORE it is too late. THE Unsuccessful Man Is wise AFTER the event He insures AFTER the fire and puts off makin|- pro- vision for his wife and family and business interests until something has happened which prevents him getting insurance. Call now and examine our Life, Accident and Fire Policies, and get our rates F. B. DEACON OFFICE: Aid* Block. Stitk Stmt OrKN EVENINGS ���' * i H V '��������������������������������������������������������� 1 IHMIH w. j. McCutcheon , , Carries complete atssck of Drum. Spmal , , , attention paid to tilling prftcriplionl. !! Theatre Black Paoaa No. ti Second At< 'wMWttllHIIIIIHIIIt PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER G. T. P. INN PHONE 95 ������������������I ���������������������#����������������������� i CITIZENS' LEAGUE; The lirst meeting of the Anti- Scott Act Campaign will be I held in the Mclntyre Hall -ON- | Thurs. Evening, Dec. 8 At 8 p. m. THOMAS DUNN will Preside The meeting will be addressed by Mr. WM. BLAKEMORE Editor of The Week. Virions And other G.'iitl.'mon Musical I'rognim will I"' l"""v IADIES WEICOME "ood have MHOa aWssTst ids-d I I [LAND PURCHASE NOTICE^ Csssisr Und *t****dLm\%m*m\mltm Rupart, B. C, occupation stark, ' ��flg for Mftnsasion to purchsse lh' ">���� '"clm-cln, .. I pJ&Stfm northerly direction ,nn\&,',,��Mn Crmk. th*" south 80 chsins. thenee ***�� ��5 ��� part 3&��S^*^wr�� l*^himBWiTml&^ Pub. Oet. 26. winno ���* Om.neea Und ^^lnrTof?^Z Take notico Bj^�����27n, nsi. Wtfflfl art. uceupatlon Conlrsc <>r.'' dwnW pert, uccupstlon Contractor.in tgm prrmlaaiod to purchsae he ��� ��� ��*�� 'ea 20 chains north thenc'- �� ,������,,��. ca 10 ���ehslns south. HJT ^^nrm""- "f Skcna Rlv��r to P��'"*,��*. ��� r . "- avoirs* Of 'r" ' . . .-L-r.C Buttsfte-.tsa H.vs-s '""""".. conValnlnsr 100 screa. more or le'^ ch,���,�� Dstesl Oct. 14. 1M0 '>*��� Pub. Oct. 28
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Title | The Prince Rupert Optimist |
Alternate Title | [The Daily News] |
Publisher | Prince Rupert, B.C. : [publisher not identified] |
Date Issued | 1910-12-07 |
Geographic Location |
Prince Rupert (B.C.) |
Genre |
Newspapers |
Type |
Text |
FileFormat | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Notes | Titled The Prince Rupert Optimist up to and including April 29, 1911; titled The Daily News May 1, 1911 and thereafter. |
Identifier | The_Prince_Rupert_Optimist_1910-12-07 |
Collection |
BC Historical Newspapers |
Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2015-12-10 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/ |
AIPUUID | 75a8c36c-9b18-45a4-b297-fa66711f4fa5 |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0227742 |
Latitude | 54.312778 |
Longitude | -130.325278 |
AggregatedSourceRepository | CONTENTdm |
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