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Pay $7,000,000 From Revenue
The Hepburn Government is plan
ning to use revenue that it now has
on hand to pay off a $7,000,000 Ont
ario obligation which came due on
Monday, Treasury officials said.
A heavy cash surplus in the Treas
ury is said to be making it possible
to pay off the issue instead of making
a new loan.
Ontario Premier Opens C, N. E.
. Undaunted by drenching rains,
thousands stood with heads bared in
front of the new central b’andshell
as Premier M. F. Hepburn pressed
a button that sfent rockets into the
air, releasing hundreds of Union Jacks
and officially opening the fifty-eighth
annual Canadian National Exhibition.
Anxious to. catch .its first glimpse
of the Lord Mayor of London and
his aides-de-camp, the opening-day
crowd stood on benches to applaud
the party as it slowly marched down
the aisle to the platform.
Reich, on Sunday denounced the Nazi
Weltanschauung (world outlook) as
one based on blood, soil and race.
The denunciation, it was learned
was uttered to all Roman Catholic
congregations in the form of a past
oral letter adopted by German Bish
ops at a Conference in Fulda last
week-end.
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Trotsky And Wife Held
Oslo, Norway,—The Noregian'Gov
ernment held Leon Trotsky and his
wife virtual prisoners and banished
the exiled Bolshevist leader’s two
male secretaries form the country.
The order was issued after Trot
sky, once acting head of the Soviet
Government, had refused to desist
from revolutionary activities until his
permit to live in Norway expires
next Dec. 18.
Bulletin On “Ensol” Issued
Kingston, — The Hendry Connell
Research Foundation, set up here to
experiment clinically with “ensol” a
cancer treatment developed by Dr.
H. 0. Connell, issued a bulletin re
viewing treatment of 382 patients.
The review is one of eleven papers,
making up the 100-page bulletin. It
says: “With few exceptions cases
treated have been far advanced in the
progress of the disease. Most of them
had received all that could be done
by surgery, X-ray and. radium. In
this way the test of the value of en
sol treatment has been a severe one.
Over 16,000 injections of.ensol have
been made at Kingston, and in no
case was there any harmful reaction,
noted.
“On the other hand, in most of the
cases it was evident, that some im
portant and benefical change
place in the patient.”
River in London, England-
The birds were formally presented
by their donor, Sir Percy Vincent,
Lord Mayor of London, on his visit
here.
To Reorganize French Air Force
Paris, — Air Minister Pierre Cot
said he would make a tour of inspect
ion throughout the nation preparatory
to reorganizing the French air de
fenses.
His announcement followed upon a
declaration by Premier Leon Blum
that the “Government has taken and
will take all necessary measurers
guarantee the security of France,”
sing, Later they discovered that the
rooms upstairs had been ransacted.
Dresser drawers had been opened and
the contents scattered. About the only
thing missing was a small quantity of
jewellery valued at about thirty dol
lars. Entrance to the home had been
made through a small window.—Exe
ter Times Advocate.
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Toronto Flooded With Drugs
Is Claim
Sterner measurers were strongly
urged by Crown Attorney C. L, Sny
der in No. 1 -Police Court in stamping
out the highly organized drug ring,
which he said was flooding the city
with the most vicious and dangerous
of all narcotic drugs—heroin.
“This city is Being flooded' with
narcotic,” exclaimed Crown Attorney
Snyder. “Arrests are being made daily.
Something must be done to stamp
out this traffic.”
Strikes Fox With Car
Mr .Earl Kelterborn while on the
way to Stratford was surprised to see
a fox cross the road in front of his
car but he was more surprised when
the fox, failing to jump t he fence
along the side of the road rebounded
as it were in front of his car and
was strqck down with its back brok
en, Mr. Kelterborn stopped and per
formed an act of mercy by ending
its life with a club.—Milverton Sun.
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South Australia Premier
Quits Conference
Aledaide, South Australia —-
Australian Premier’s conference
ihterrupteed suddenly here when
mier R, L. Butler of South Australia
walked out of the meeting.
Butler had seconded a motion pro
posing constitutional changes for the
Commonwealth, but Prime Minister
Joseph Lyons of the Commonwealth,
refused to accept the motion, contend
ing the Commonwealth should not
“accept dictation” from, the States.
Soviet Want Immediate
Sanctions
Geneva,—Soviet Russia made a
proposal for League of Nations re
form which would provide immediate
application of military sanctions by
nations having a mutual assistance
pact in the event of war.
Under the Russian proposal mili
tary, punitive sanctions could be in
voked even before the League offici
ally fixed blame for a war.
Pope Pius Very Tired
Rome,—The voice of Pope Pius XI
was said to be “very tired” by per
sons who sa-yfr the Pontiff.
Worn down by anxiety over the re
ligious aspects of the Spanish
war, the Holy Father gave up
accustomed motor ride.
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Priests In Germany
Speak Out
Berlin ■— Roman Catholic priests,
from their 'pulpits throughout the
Quebec Government Cuts Costs
Quebec, — Reorganization of all
Government departmens "oh a sound
and logical basis” was announced by
Premier Duplessis as the opening of
a stringent economy program.
“Already,” said the Premier at con
clusion of a long meeting of the new
Union Nationale Council, “we have
taken steps which will result in the
Province saving thousands of dollars
annually.” Economies discussed at the
Hydro To Call Bonds
T. Stewart Lyon, Hydro Commis
sion Chairman, announced that Hydro
is calling in its $17,626,950 bond flot
ation—floated on Oct. 1, 1932, and
maturing in 1952—-and proposes to
refund the issue at an estimated sav
ing of $4,000,000 in interest.
The bonds are of the 1932 issue
which was floated for the purchase
of the bonds of the Ontario Power
Service .(Abitibi Canyon) Corpora
tion. ■
Montreal Mayor Resigned
Montreal, — His Worship Mayor
Camillien Houde, C.B.E., Montreal,
resigned abruptly just "before a Coun
cil caucus, giving no reasons but sug
gesting Aiderman J. M. Savignac,
Chairman of the Executive Commit
tee, be named to succeed him pend
ing civic elections in December.
Says Aberhart Government
Destroying Business
Edmonton, — Alberta’s Social Cre
dit Government has driven from the
Province capital totalling $4,000,000
since it took «power last Sept. 3 and
has created havoc among Alberta
businessmen, it was charged here ,at
the special session of the Legislature
by J. J. Bowlen, Liberal Party House
Leader,
The Government was guilty of in
timidation, patronage and even espi
onage, Mr. Bowlen declared, in con
tinuing the debate on the. Throne
Speech. Albertans who refused to
sign covenants used by the Govern-
. ment in registration for basic divi
dends were in constant fear of being
discriminated against, the Liberal
Leader asserted. •_________
A Rare Plant
Mr. J. G. Medd has an odd plant
in his window. It is a Chinese hibis
cus and is now in bloom, having large
pink blooms. This plant was raised
by his brother, the lMe Rev.
Medd and is being treasured on
account by its present owner,
fortunately it did" not bloom in
for the. flower show.-
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Pigeons Stolen
Pigeon fanciers in this district are
advised to keep a vigilant eye on
their pets as there appears to be a
pigeon thief in these parts. Tuesday
morning, eleven of the twelve pig
eons owned by Paul and Wesley To
bey were missing from their pen, and
are believed to have been stolen since
there were no feathers or other signs
which would lead one to believe they
had been killed. The pigeons were
from their roosts without trouble.—
Tara Leader.
ROYAL SERVICE STATION
Homuth & Bennett
Phone 174W Wingham, Ontario I
ily gathered to spend the day with
her, Mrs. Arthur Youmans, of De
troit, Mrs. Peter S. McEwan, Wrox
eter, Mrs. A, Lamont, Mrs. N. Car
diff, of Grey, and Miss I. Wilson, of
Harlock and D. Strachan. Mrs. Stra
chan enjoys splendid health and many
friends called to wish her happy re-
rns of the day.
Professors—“Do the quick thinkers
become leaders?”
Freshman:—•“Well, he who hesitate?
is bossed.”
Germany And Italy United
Against Communism
Paris, — The Rome correspondent
of the newspaper Le Matin reported a
secret meeting at which Germans and
Italians prepared for a united front
against the spread of communism in
Europe.
The Rightist newspaper’s corres
pondent said the meeting was held in
Rome between representatives of the
German National Socialist (Nazi)
Party and Italian Fascists.
Wants France ITo Give Up"
Russian Pact
Paris, — Germany stands ready to
offer France “important concessions,”
it was said in some informed quarters
if France will abandon her mutual
assistance pact with Soviet Russia.
This report gained' circulation as
the result of the visit of Dr. Hjalmar
Schacht, German Economics Minister,
to France for the purpose, it was
said, of assuring Premier Leon Blum
Germany’s recent increase in army
strength was aimed not at France,
but as a defence against Russian com
munism. .
London Swans For London
London, Ont., — Four Royal swans,
gift of the Lord Mayor of London to
this city, ended a 3,000 mile journey
from their native haunts, the Thames
Fall From Barn
While helping to shingle a barn
on the farm of William Straughan,
Concession 3, East Wawanosh, Rob
ert Snell slipped and fell to the
ground. Mr. Straughan hatl come to
Auburn for some supplies and when
he went home found Snell lying un
conscious.-
Hold Fertilizer Test
Last fall the department of chemis
try, O.A.C., in co-operation with the
department of agriculture, laid down
a test of four fertilizers on the farm
of Ben. J. Thiel, of Mitchell. Wheat
was grown on gravelly loam soil,
where clover had preceded it. There
was not a great difference in the
growth last Jail, but in the spring it
was evident where fertilizer had been
applied. The fertilized wheat stooked
better than the unfertilized and the
heads were better filled'.
Home Looted
While away on vacation the home
of Mr. and'Mrs. K. J. Lampman was
looted by thieves and a quantity of
jewellery ’was stolen. Mr. and Mrs.
Lampman returned Sunday evening
after holidaying at Pt. Stanley. On
entering the home they did not notice
anything out of the way but the fol
lowing morning when Mr. Lampman
went to use the telephone he found
the batteries of the phone were mis
Listowel Man Had
Narrow Escape
John G. Burt, well-known Listowel
man, had a narrow escape from death'*
while fumigating a grain elevator at
Lucknow, Ontario. Mr, Burt had de
scended into the pit of the elevator
to spread about some chemical in an
effort to exterminate bugs which were
causing damage to the grain.
After he had been down some time
and no sign of re-appearing the el
derly manager of the elevator investi
gated and saw Mr. Burt lying at the
foot of the ladder where he reached
in an effort to gain the surface when
he felt the first symptoms of the
fumes. Help was immediately sent for
and some courageous man went down
the ladder and tied a rope around the
victim’s waist and he was hauled out.
Medical attention was given at once
and after working for sofne time Mr.
Burt responded to the treatment.
Towards evening he was able to be
driven to Listowel and immediately
sent to the Memorial Hospital where
he is making a good recovery. He
received several bruises while being
hauled out of the pit.
In summing up, the case the doctor
who attended him in Lucknow stated
that little hope would have been held
for his recovery if he had remained
in the pit another ten minutes.—List
owel Standard.
Barn Burned To The Foundation
The big barn owned by Charles
Binning, town line east farmer, was
burned down during the electrical
storm. The barn was struck by light
ning and flames consumed the build
ing and contents. Some machinery
was also destroyed, in the fire.—List-
owel Standard.
Celebrated 89th Birthday
Mrs. Jas. Strachan, Sr., Grave Road
North, near Brussels, celebrated her
89th birthday on Wednesday last
week when the members of the faul
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Over $33,000 in Prizes
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Also latest industrial achievements, art, home science, handi
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department, etc.
And great entertainment — races, band concerts, two huge grand
stand shows daily, rides, games, novelties, Midway fun and scores
of exhibits in spacious buildings.
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