PRINCE GEORGE CITIEEN [Open Season for Gamblers and Bootleggers The i'1 [illicit pw occupied ivitiea of gamblers and voyors of intoxicants have it,,, centre of tho stage at . panlell's court this week. ,,. week's happenings to Mat*1 offem having liquor In the Empress 0,nk Johnson, proprietor, was on $100 bail. A couple of I, i Constable Sinclair dis-johnson serving Intoxicants itber source of supply. He ! <:,ii and costs for tho first � lid $7T> Hiid costs for the hotel. releas' covere from ; Ano Hind ��� --;,: Ham I guilt; inj? !�" � Paul n C08u> -N of wtaoht gers o'. ih night en i �� � When thi i dealer the c: Of g !� laid i the Mon has roil ad\: tall I'appas, guiding Htiir at the i h;ti, was demonstrating to . , : interested clients the e galloping tombstones, .'� |h known in select!��� bar Being the second <>f- I!t'll08 was assessed $J',ip ings. HellOa, one of the propri-FYaser Club, another institution, was found ml net ing a common gam-. and lined $20o and costs ilanger, assistant, and ex-: in the seven-eleven gmn�'. ested to deposit $50 and ne other frequenters, two werft Indians, were aM63S8d >x each. :.;:aknian. is a sporty Swede ..��: an otherwise tedious log-t with aiispccasional wooing goddess, Cn-ance. Saturday � blew in with Vfy roll and ! io �aln gatnblAriK experi-� c Prince Georg^ Club. upital had almost raached ng point thf. unfeeUhg the blackjack table closKl^ � shattering Oscar's draanvj � unearned increment. This. r s contrary to all ethicsi : � and lie there-fore swore : : irmatiOn against the own-. � Prince George Club. When aa called for hearing on Lindman was not present. It � b.en stated that his lost returned to him and he was to beat a hasty retreat to the GERMAN SHIPS ARK AWARDKO TO BKITA1.N Washington, vDec. 27.-HSeven former German liners now h,�ld in New York harbor will be turned over to the British as soo,, as arrangement* can be made for their transfer. The seven ships, with the Imperi. tor, were allotted to the British bj tlie peace conference. The ships to !)�� turned over are the Graf Wuld.r. see., the Zeppelin, Pretoria, Cap Fir,-nisterre, Mobile. Prlnz Fri0(iri, h WHhelm and Kaiserin Victoria. AUSTRALIAX l\\i WJAMEN T. Sydney, N.g v\\. Dee. 27. � -Revised mures of the election count show ., much stronger Farmers' party than was at lrst indicated. There are now ^fourteen fanner members in tin-. lion:, �. w inme total membership Ih sev� ntj Lvo, 01 the balance thirty four am N'n tlonullata and tweniy-snven Labor-Ites Premier Hughes is Bnfely In tin; saddle. (H1NKSI-: \\|> UOl.silKVlKI Uomeva, Dec. :7. Preparations for a great ijoishevik offensive next spring against Poland are planned � . Leon Trotzky. soviet minister ol war, �if Russia, according to a Warsaw �;�� spatch; Chinese troops who are ,.� Ing recruited at tha rate of 8im pel day and traned in the soviet militan school will :ii(r in the campaign, i> is said. Recent statements by Trotzky are quoted to the effect that he believe, LJolshevlam to be '/irmly rooted and sprouting in China,1' where a Bol shevik revolution is expected shor!! It is declared Trotzky intends to ..... Chinese in carrying out his project of an invasion of western Europe Price of Flour Makes Substantial Advance Today CK GEORGE, H. <'., WEDNESDAY; DKCKMBKH 31, 1919. FIVE CENTS TIIK STATION SITE. " 'Tla a thriving young city." the visitor said, As he strolled up Third Avenue, nodding hs head. The prospects are bright, the climate's all right; But why don't you settle this odd .station fight; For I'm very disturbed by the things I have heard <>! your station site troubles tin? matter's absurd!" ".Now listen," said one, 'Tor I think it is wise 1'liat we should arrive at a fair c inprornise; You know of our townsites so strangely aloof-Each striving to shoulder the burden of proof. That once and for all will decisively show Precisely the site where the station should go." Another said, "Sir, I presume you have heard How the Railroad Comnjiasionera gave us "the bird'; We presented a case: then they came here and sal � The townslte promoters came up on me mat; And mid ugly glances and smiles of derision They banded u� out, Sir. that awful decision!" A nut her man came, took the Stranger aside. Put him into a Ford, took him out for a ride, And showed him the place where the Railway Commission Had .slid the site up near u tpwnsite addition� On the values of which I could write a lament. Or weep Litter tears with the liest of Intent. "or course you're aware thai this site is rejected, Ami that this is the one that the Board has selected," Said an amiable sort of a real estate chap, As he carefully pointed each out on a map,� "Now this is the site that I think would be nice�r-Itighi next to these lots- they're a very low price!" "<)h. com.'," said the stranger, '�you give rue a pain, Now don't let us stir up this matter again; Why no) build a linion Station at George Street A pretentious affair, say of brick or concrete, And then, just by way ol n practical joke, Build a kind of a doghouse away out at Oak!" �Anonymous. SANTA CLAUS VISITS SCHOOL CHILDREN �Christmas comes but once a year, But when it comes it brings good oheer." So says the old couplet, and the school children of Prince George are in hearty agreement. Last Wednesday afternoon the kiddies" had their Christmas entertainment at the Rex Theatre. Mr. Middaugh lent the theatre free and showed two reels of pictures, during which Mrs. Ogilvie played for the children in her usual splendid style. Then came Santa Claus, whom some thought had a very similar voice to our old friend, P.E.W, He made a great hit with the children when he called them out one by one and presented them with beautiful gifts from the huge Christmas tree which the Lockyer boys had hauled in for his benefit. Tiro children also got bans containing candies and oranges. The tree, was decorated with tiny colored electric lamps and all the usual trimmings, and looked very fine all bowed down with the loads of presents. Then? was even a present on the tree for Santa Claua himself. Owing to the absence of most of I'h Flour prices took a skyward shoot yesterday on telegraphic advic� from The mills to local wholesaJers to increase the sailing v.cc by V" ''' <�-r uarrel This means an increase of | about $1.15 per hundred pounds to ^ the consumer. Local retail prices for Hour will therefore be in the neighborhood of ?T.LT> for 'JS's. \-Prinee George merchants could givvno explanation of the sudden ad- mkdal toi: iwr\\i:i:v. An Interesthg chapter in tho groat war. just before the Canadians entered Mons, has quite a local interest. About ten miles out of Mons, Company C. of Hi,- 26th, was held up by ;� German machine gun located in a village. Yoluntoors were called for to silence ii and a lone man answer-ed the call. He took a circuit and tired on the Germans, killing one in- year' stantly; the others surrendered. For his ait of gallantry and devotion to duty, as the Minister of Militia designates it. Sergeant R. Dibble, now with James Munro Limited, has just received from military headquarters district of Kt John, from where he volunteered, a medal -For Bravery on the Field." ft. W. V. A. NOTES. next regular meeting of the Association will be held in the Ritts-Kifer hall on Monday, January 6th, at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to start the New Year right", as there is considerable business to be brought before the meeting. The social committee reports that everything is arranged for the New-dance, and t hat the big-> srerowd ye. will be present If Mr. John u have not secured your ticket, do j ** Is Candidate For + Local and Personal + City stores will remain open afternoon and evening. this Tlu> children of the Presbyterian TELKWA NEWS. Telkwa, Dec. 23.�The entertain-; ineiir given by the children of the school,-under the direction of Miss I Morrow, last Friday night, was quite jlhe greatest surprise and delight to a [Telkwa audience. Certainly It was well above anything of its kind ever lattamp.ted in this district, and the: i results obtained through the persev-j j erance | material would have done credit to the more pretentious ama'eur thoat- ? Late Telegraphic ? ? ??????�?-????????? Peace River, Alta., Dec. 31.�With both feet frozen above the ankles and a nasty gash in his throat, partly severing the windpipe, an unidentified man of about thirty years of age lies at the point ol death In Spirit River with small hopes for his recovery. Havana, Dec. 31.�iSome 25 persons were wounded yesterday in encounters between the police and persons attendng the funeral of the laborer killed in Sunday's demonstration against the high cost of living. Oxford, Eng., Dec. 31�Sir William Osier, the noted physician, who has been ill for several weeks, died here last evening. Toronto, Dec. 31.�Sixty carloads of liquor are on the Quebec side of the international boundary waiting to be moved into Ontario immediately upon the advent of the New Year. Winnipeg, Dec. 31.�An Act of the Legislature which will prohibit phy-scians from prescribing over eight ounces of liquor at one time is under consideration �by the provincial government. Other drastic amendments are contemplated. Derne, Dec. 31.�Fourteen thousand persons were shot by Bolshevlki of Russia during the first three months of 1919, according to an official note published in the Bolshevist organ, Isvestia of Moscow. Paris, Dec. 31.�Hopes have again |seen raised in Supreme Council circles of an easy exchange of ratifications of the treaty of Versailles. The first week In January is given now as the probable date when the treaty will be put Into effect. St. John, N. F., Dec. 31.�Three sailors have been rescued from the Dutch steamer Anton Vandriel which went ashore at St. Potts Sunday during a terrific gale. The wrecked ship carried a complement of 29 men, 26 of whom lost their lives within a Police Commissioner!few niiiuites after the craft struck Toledo, Dec. 31.�The banks to- public school staff, the bulk of work in connection with the enj fl|( thi tertalnment fell to Miss Milligan and Mr. Bassett, and their arrangements could not have been improved upon. Miss Raftree and Mr. Montgomery also helped very considerably in getting everything ready. The merchants and business men j of the town all contributed lavishly1 to provide gifts, candies and oranges for the children. The stalT of the public school wish to express their deep appreciation to! all who in any way helped to make the occasion so enjoyable for the young folks. Municipal election matters are be-; day began discounting Canadian cur- ginning to assume a definite air, and the most important announcement of tlie week is the entry of Mr. John Mc-Ennis as a candidate for the vacancy on the Police Commission. The decision of Mr. Mclnnis to enter the I rency 15 per cent. ; vanceVbut believe the increase has the san\uon of the government, as Christinas news of tn\ advance brought the re- Day) at th quest for, a statement of stocks now in hand. Prices of graham Hour and oth-ar wheat products will also be affected l>v the rise. of Miss Morrow and the adept j niulli("i|lal arena wa" taken only when ' tho request from business men and ratepayers became insistent. There lean be little doubt but that Mr. Mc- Sunday School will hold their annual tree tomorrow (New Year � Rex Theatre. ? ? * Mrs. Towndrow's School of Music reopens for the spring term on Jam. - ricala of grownups; in fact it is not | too much to say that some of the lnnis will be given a sweeping ma- .�,..., .. I jontv t an election for the vacancy is �turns pit on by the children would iJ � J shame a large percentage of tlie offerings which emblazon the billboards mad.1 necessary. .With the exception of Alderman ary 5th. There arc still vacanci t'( r adults and juniors. I�KK\MI.\M> THBATHH. ('.VN.VDLVN A1KMAN DEAD. The body of Henry Jones, the young man who died suddenly here week, still lies at Corless' las( T( Kch\ Out , �fortj late ('ana em; age i tion 11, BlTllI ago U dl ODll 0, Doc. 27.�Major A. Me-M.C., D.S.O., of Listowel, clited with victories over German machines in the .md one of the best known airmen, died in the Gen- lital early yesterday at the 1, as the result of an operatic of his legs. N b injured In an automobile .nl Stratfofrd some months suffered a fractured leg. i heal properly and the aeration proved fatal. One of the largest sets ever built In a motion picture studio is that ol morgUe, instructions regarding di.s-tho Palm Garden cabaret in Elsie' I position of the body are awaited from Fergusons latest Artcraft picture, tile will be ,,, written accommodated at the new school. �nt'r Slierifl Cetera this week received tinfiB from the department of i Ottawa, to see that any priB-lie.ld in his jurisdiction on � of infraction of the military uct be given their liberty. wiihin the camera story is one of exceptic and tli*- situations are BtroTlg. The production on "Salt ot the Earth," Saturday Evening Post " by George \Veaton. Up PuscharL aged 38, who For Friday and Satunhn. .Nhnutg r ,^ ^ , resident of the city for the Will Adanis announces__i on- madge in the comedy:dru of silk stockings" Monday and Tuesday, Clark in "Let's Elope " r Pair past yoar. died on Monday at theC.ty Hospital and was buried yesterday in lavish and manner. party tend brightly lit dra Hotel. Johnson �pussyfoot Invitations that a inrEc K wraary is wed-iccasion ! in his Qtitheru Saturday last was the an Of Mr. and, Mrs .1 II. Jol>�� rtlng day This was an which Mr Johnson calebral open-hearted red to his wit" ftnd comfortubli So successful^ around with his , ring of in an tippenraucq be-,��� wns informed of I far if the mid- nrprise � their Alexan-did Mr. guests had put fore their l>ost( t)ll, evont. Tha company da' in,,, the morning to tho n ' Dreamland orchestra, pni �;�� .. ,l..liirht 111 slll'l" '� nIgh( {or a ii.-itth. a preaentfttion was klrs. Johnson to ' ;�. liml by Mayo I tho host. Carney fthd rep.K dReamland theatre. MONDAY AND TUESDAY were found gum) night with iifi'lts ' They will l'vt> *01 years at Okalia H""' of tho provincial go* (lttzslethi tlx- �e.vi at t'"1 ' ni nit'ut game: three xpense thc loccal cemetery. His wife several small children survive who will hare lira deep 3yrupath> all in their sad bereavement. REX THBATRK; and i i in of Wednesday and Thursday's bill at . uox will show that well-known Jack Pickurd, Mi "A Burglar ''> and popular aOtor, the great comedy, Proxy " The situations 111 tins play are axtrtraWy funny and bring out the splendid ability fit the actor. A laugh in every minute. Friday and'Saturday Enid Hewlett svlll be seen> her masterpiece, "The Glory Girl," a romance abounding in lhrij|B. pathos and laughter. This is lje most beautifully Staged of the screen. though he has not publicly declared his intention. The campaign will really open with Martin Aulston Henderson was"! the meeting of Mr. H. G. Perry. r.ia>-united in marriage to Miss Olive! oral candidate, to be held in Moose May Clarke, by Rev. Win. Graham. Hall next Friday evening. The groom is a son of Mr. John Hen- �>" o* Mr. Perry are calling the mee^-derson. of Beverly Farm, and the\ipB to prepare for organization. bride formerly teacher at the Bever-! Elections will be held January 15, ley school. A large circle of friends and nominations on the 12th. extend hearty congratulations and' �------------------ good wishes to the happy couple. ; information has been received from \ distributed presents to all the little Ottawa that the issuing of money; bo>s and B|rls and some of the big" 4- KOJtT.KKASKR JOTTINGS. ? ? �?� ? "4 ? '? 4 ???.???:?.?? . Fort Fraser, Dec. 29.�Fifty children and their grown-up relatives baid friends were entertained at the hotel on Christmas Eve by the ladi;s auxiliary of the G.W.V.A. The din-Ing room was decorated as befitted the occasion, the central attraction being a large Christmas tree respondent with candles and laden with gifts. The festivities commenced with an address of welcome and goodwill by Judge Fraser, who acted as spokesman and announced for the 1 dies. Then followed a concert consisting of a piano solo by Miss Ethel Tittemore. vocal solos by Mrs. Cambridge, Miss McKenzie and Mr. White and a song by Mrs. Tittemore and Miss Tittemore. This was fol-Jowed by a juvenile concert in which songs and recitations were given by Nettie and Rena Blashill, Freda Tash. Helen Nachbar, Stanley Lawrence and Sam McLean, George Cambridge, Bert Tash, Jimmie Dibben and Mattie Nachbar. After the concert Santa Claus ap-Ipeared^�a distinguished-looking gentleman who, robbed of his gala at- tire, might have resembled our friend and neighbor, Mr. White. . He The Royal Northwest Mounted Pol-; orders to the United States is to be! *er ones, paying particular attention ice have opened a post at the mouth resumed forthwith'. Not more than j to little girls, young married ladies of the-Coppermine River, on the Arc-{ $500 will be issued to one person in ! and old bachelors, tic Ocean, the most northerly and one day. The exchange rate is fixed j The only flaw in the ^evening s most isolated point In tha jurisdiction of the force. until further notice from the post-office department at 8 3-4 per cent. one of productions Monday and Tuesday, Evelyn Nea-it'Thaw and her son. Russell Thaw, V "Th Woman bitThaw a V famous drama. "The Woman Who Gave." Besides hemfi one of famous plays of a decade, oers will he curious to; thc m08, ,0-ca, wa8 one of the principals in the fam-a Thaw-Stanford White case. The Itself abounds in spice, pathos a,nd comedy. pleasure was the absence of Rev. Mr. Sweetnam. who was primarily responsible for the endowment off the tree. Supper w s served to all and the entertainment ended after three resounding cheers were given for the hostess and for the hotel management. Two families have moved in from Elbow, Sank. They have bought land north of-the brickyard. Mr.. Keith Peters and Miss Nellie Peters are spending the holidays with their sister. Mrs. R. 8elden. Mr. Alec Ogston Is a guest of W. Me Allan. .V.YNOr N CEMENT. Owing to the bin raise in thc price of Flour, on and after the 1st of January Dread will be 15 .cuts it loaf sti-ii'lglii, on sale In all stores. COLLINS* 11AKKHY. on drama EVELYN NESBIT THAW. At the HEX. next Monday and Tuesday NOTICE. Left in my keeping by Thomas Adanis in 1917, bay mare; has since foaled. If said horses are not redeemed within 30 days rrom this date they will be sold to pay exp nsaa of keep. E. L. THOMPSON. Prince George, Dec. 31, 1919.