The citizen volume 1, number 30 Prince George, B.C., Wednesday, May 31, 1916 price five cents First batch of married men called to arms special to the citizen London, May 31 The first batch of married men between the ages of 27 and 35 were called to the colors in Britain today under compulsion act. Prohibition bill finally passed special to the citizen Vic Doria, May 31 Bills finally passed last night to include Prohibition bill, soldiers votes bill, women's suffrage bill, store clerks half holiday bill, and the moratorium act to amend. It is believed that Premier Balser intends to make an extensive tour of the province, arriving back between July 15 and 25th, giving time for a whirlwind campaign in his own constituency of Vancouver. The prevailing rumor is for general election first week in August. In order to take soldiers vote, nominations will be made six weeks before election Day. Germans make considerable gains-Verdun special to the citizen Harris, May 31 The Germans had made considerable gains in the vicinity of Verdun during the past two days. They captured French positions on the front approximately 2 miles extending from the southern ridge of Le Mort Homme to Cumieries village, northwest of Verdun. Several settlers here to locate A party of 13 land seekers arrived here this week. After being shown around the city and some of the neighboring ranches and gardens by the city Council, they will take in the various districts necessarily where land is open for preemption. An arrangement has been entered into between the grand trunk Pacific Railway Co., PP Krocker, who has had large experience in quantization work, and the Wright investment company, Ltd., of this city, to look after all the people who come here under the reduced rates given by the GTP. Joint offices have been secured in the Ruggles building, George Street. Some 3000 inquiries have been received to date. Contrary to general opinion, there is a large amount of good land still available within 10 to 20 miles of here, so which is not yet surveyed. Indications seem favorable for placing settlers on all this land of the summer. Still that there may be no misunderstanding, it is advertised generally throughout the Prairie provinces, that if they will go a looking over the in parties of 10 that the only charge for location will be $.50 per day for each man to pay for a man to accompany them to knows the ground. Finlay Forks Post Office Finlay Forks, in the peace server country, is to have a post office tomorrow June 1. It is situated 215 miles north of Vanderhoof and is to be the recipient of a mail eight times per annum. The Prince George and Southside bowl teams will play the second game of the season at the east end grounds next Sunday, June 4. These two nines played a tie game on Victoria Day. Railway boys to entertain July 3 What is confidently expected to be the finest event of its kind ever staged in central B.C. will take place in the Ritts Kifer Hall on Monday, July 3, when all the apartments of the grand trunk Pacific Railway, mechanical, operating, clerical, etc., will hold a grand ball. A committee of employees of the various departments of the railway is being selected to complete arrangements, and HJ Phair, of the Prince George Hotel, has been asked to take charge of the supper of arrangements which will be given in the dining room of the hotel with continuous service from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. thus avoiding any tedious waits. July 3 has been chosen so that out-of-town visitors, many of whom will undoubtedly attend, may get the best train connections both East and West. The above information was furnished the citizen by a temporary committee of the Railway boys who held a meeting last night. Ratepayers meets tonight The regular monthly meeting of the ratepayers Association will be held tonight at eight o'clock in the red sky for all. A full attendance is requested, as business of importance is to be transacted. The ratepayers Association has taken the lead in bringing forward public needs, particularly the question of a public market. It would be well for those who have the welfare of the city at heart to affiliate with the movement and help boost the city. Billy Corvette, a pioneer of this district, who for the last few months has been resident in Butte, returned to the city this week. He will probably remain here permanently. Pioneer town will celebrate Dominion day Keep the Dominion Day (July 1) and open date. On that day be South Fort and George people have arranged for a big day of sports horse races, baseball and kindred events, the day winding up with a dance in the big theater building. In years gone by the Dominion Day celebration in the Pioneer town was the big event of the year. The South people intend to make this year's celebration just as successful for those of former years. Don't miss Dominion Day in South Fort George. Sub-Lt. Daniell now in the old country Magistrate Daniell has received a letter from Prob. flight sub-Lt. J. B. Daniell from London, England, under date of Maine nine, giving a description of the monotonous journey of nine days. Amongst the passengers were Forbes Robertson, Mrs. Vernon Castle, Gaby Deslys, and other theatrical celebrities. On writing a motor bus in Regent Street he hailed Stewart Adamson, formerly purser of the BX, and they dined together. He describes London as one vast camp, dimly lit; with search lights at night everywhere appears in the sky. There is no idea beyond the war for everyone, and business, except that connected with the fight, is very much at a discount, and has a depressing effect. Canadians are looking forward to the time when they return to their own land of light and freedom. Jim Hill dead St. Paul, Minnesota, May 30 Jas. J Hill died here today from a complication caused by bowel trouble. Mr. Hill was a Canadian by birth and the greatest railway builder on the continent. President Sinn Feiners life imprisonment special to the citizen London, May 31 Professor John McNeil, president of Sinn Fein volunteers was found guilty of complicity in the Irish rebellion, was sentenced to life imprisonment. Social tomorrow evening The social announced for Friday evening in the Presbyterian Church will be held tomorrow (Thursday) evening instead. The functional take the form of a farewell to Reverend A.D. see and Mrs. Justice. An enjoyable time is promised with music, refreshments and social intercourse, and everyone regardless of church affiliations, is invited. "Fighting Joe" to England Joseph Martin, Liberal candidate for caribou federal riding, expects to leave for England next month. While in London he will resume his seat in the House of Commons as representative of the East St. Pancras. Destructive fires Forest fires in the Lisa Lake District are responsible for the loss of several homes of preamp is located there. In some instances women and children barely escaped with their lives, as the fire traveling on a high wind attained an almost unbelievable speed. A man named Yates, living in the western subdivided area, was found guilty before magistrate Herne on Friday of setting out the fire that caused so much trouble in the hills west of the city. Yates chose a jail sentence of two weeks rather than pay a fine of $50.