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The Brussels Post, 1926-9-22, Page 2M EDNESDAY. SEPT; 22, 1:9.20, Beautiful Silverware is a Modern Necessity ANa what better indication of taste and refinement than a service of celebrated COMMUNITY PLATE ri Tableware Pe Lime 3y reason of our complete stocks this store is fast becoming known es headquarters for this delight- ful ware, Prices Most Reasonable J. R. WENDT Jeweler — Ontario Wroxeter tt"SOAL OIL EXPLOSION CAUSES KINCARDINE WOMAN'S DEATH Riefrs. Angus Graham Victim; th House Destroyed and Daughter Severely Burned Kincardine, Sept, 15—Mrs. Align turaham lost her life and bis, Iso ibel Graham, her daughter, lies in Kincardine General Hospital suffer leg from serious burns, as z result ad a fire hitheir home here at 5 p ,This evening. Mrs. Graham used coal oil to start a fire in the stove and there must ?have been smouldering coals in the :stove, causing an explosion. In a ;moment she was enveloped in flames :and her daughter Isabel rushed up- titletl- for a blanket, and in attempt- Tag .ttem- dp t iaacg to rescue her mother was burned ;about the hands, face and chest. ch:' i -as unable to get her mother farth- er than the door, and barely got out 3iefore she was trapped. Mrs. Graham could not be remov- ed until the fire company played wat- er into the building for some mom- ents. When her charred body was removed life was extinct. Mrs. Graham was the wife of An- gus Graham, local coal and wood alealer. The house was completely vatted, only the brick walls standing. it. Nor is it to be denied that the untimely demise of Hon. George Boivin added a touch of sentiment to e the customs scandal -and -secured fir the King administration a touch of sympathy to which it was by no means entitled. TARMERS SUN SAYS MEIGHEN LOST CHANCE Equal Opportunity at Dissolution, But Did Not Improve Position The Farmers' Sun declares the (electors chose the lesser of two evils when it elected Mackenzie King in - mimed of Arthur Meighen. The Sun, reviewing the result says: `It is a moot point whether the de- 3'eat of the Meighen government was met a matter of tactics as much as anything else. As things stood at (dissolution, the Conservatives had at least an even chance of being return- ed to office and with an excellent op- portunity of improving their position lefore election day. But if ever:an ,administration deliberately threw away its chances it was that of Mr. Meighen. With the good repute of the Robb 'budget offset by the customs scandal an excellent opportunity was provid- ed for Mr. Meighen to put forward some constructive proposals for the I'~ansideration of the electorate. For xample, an earnest appeal to the dimmers on the strength of an intel- ligent plan to aid in the development of co-operative marketing would not lave gone unheeded, but Mr. Meig- lien's pronouncements on the subject 'were so vague as to evoke no en- "zbusiasm in the minds of the farm- ers. Then there was the great national 'question of transportation, offering above all other problems an orpor- iunity for constructive co-operative effort. Mr. Meighen might have xome forward with a policy holding :ant reasonable hope for reduction in transportation costs, but he threw Away a glorious opportunity and lost 'he sympathy of many of hie own erstwhile admirers when he allowed Tuffs lieutenants to adopt the reeve. hensible policy of blackguarding their ,opponents. As a rule there is little ba choose between the two parties 3u this respect, but in the present campaign Mr. Meighen's party de- seended to a level which must have unused distress to some of its loyal ,supporters. "At the, Jame time the defeat of t?te government was not wholly a 'uratter of tactics. There was, of zourse, the Robb budget, which was a tremendous factor in bringing; a- itiout the good will of the people as a. whole. Then there was the eon- stitutionad issue, which, despite (he adenials of Mr. Meighen and his fol- lowers, was an issue, and a very lin- .Fortant issue .at that. Not to he overlooked was the tariff, an i'sme, which, likol the poor; we have always trfh us. Protection it the policy of privilege and the people of Canada generally are not enamored of cr. At for the customs settivi ll, and ev- ery ether political scandal, no party Lias cleats hands, and the'peeple knave, ISO WHEN THE VACUUM CLEANER WON'T WORK In one household in which a vac- num cleaner has been in use for years, the following have bean found to be the only troubles encountered, but they occurred rather frequently. And here, too. arc the remedies: Beware of Insulating Dust After getting out the cteane; and '•onnecting up the electril• wire, if there is no subsequent "buzz" in the •t little machine, do not at once deign.!. that it is "broken" and send it back ' c the store from which it was pur- chased. Before doing so ,be sure the electricity is turned on in the house itself, because sometimes the cur- rent is turned off' for just a few min- utes at the power house. Disconnect the cleaner and screw on an electric light bulb. If it turns, the power, of course, is there. In that cane, set the cleaner up on a chair or table, and blow hard into all the small out- side openings over the machine. It often happens that a little dust gath- er on some part, interfering with the electric current. If dust was the trouble, the cleaner will begin to "buzz" at once, and he ready for use. Do not blow into the openings while the wires are connected and the current turned on, as there often is quite a large spark from the elec- tricity when the machine first starts up. Disconnect the wires first. Notice the Dust -Collecting Bag If, however, the cleaner seems to go all right, but just does not collect the dirt, it is likely that the cloth. collecting bag is too full of dust and needs to be emptied. 'Notice espec- ially the lower opening into the bag, as it may become obstructed with lint even though the bag itself is empty. Or it may be that the narrow brush at the opening through which dirt is drawn into the bottom of the mach- ine-is dogged with threads, etc., from the carpet, so that little can pass through; or the opening itself may be clogged. Or 'it may be that at the place where the various attach- ments go on the opening ha, been left unclosed after the removal of some attachmnt. This would dire - vent proper suction of the air ander-) neath. if the foregoing points are chock- ed up, it rarely will be necessary to sand a vacuum cleaner away for re- pairs. It should be remembered too,' that a cleaner works much more efficiently and with less noise if it is oiled often but always sparingly, SCHOOL FAIR DATES, 1926. Varna Sept. 22 Blyth Sept. 23 Ethel Sept. 24 Gerrie 4ept. 25 Walton Sept. 27 Goderich Twp. Sept, 28 Belgrave Sept. 29 Dublin 0,..e Sept, 30 Clinton .... Oct, 4 and 5 FALL FAIR DATES Brussels Sept. 30, Oct 1 Bayfield Sept, 28-29 Blyth Sept, 22.23 Dungannon Oct. 7-8 Fordwieh Oct. 2 Listowel Lucknow Mitchell Milverton Ripley St. Marys Seaforth Teeswatek Winghant Zurich Sept 27-28 Sept, 28-24 Sept, 28-29 Sept. 28-24 Sept. 2R-20 seas.,' THE BRUSSELS POST Bianca,s Fortune By AGNES C. BROGAN Nt (Copyright, 1511, Western Newspaper Union.) Blanca sat on the steps of the tene- ' went, gazing with somber eyes at tate cheerless scene 1010111: her, I'lvery- where in the dingy gardens of houses all built alike children swarmed—wan, uncured for children. It was not strange that they should be wan, breathing constantly the smoky at- mosphere of the factories' vicinity, neither had their working mothers much time to devote to their welfare. And as Bianca sat, she wtts picturing in her mind's eye the glory of the vine- claci hills of her native land, the dark- skinned happy children tilcn had play- ed there. Bianca saw, ton, the one - roomed cottage nestling ant"ng all the fragrant green, which bad been her home. What was 1t to tend growing things all day in a garden? The payment that labor brought, was all ton small. When grandmother should go—for grand- mother had already lived more yearn than Blanca could count—well, then she would cross the great ocean With the money which she saved melt day for that purpose, and there, where gold might be found for the asking, Blanca world melee for herself a fortune. When she came back to the sunny land for always there was the thought of coming back, it would be as a great lady, with jewels shining In her hair. So it happened that Bianca passed the tiny house ever to a friend who wished it, and with just a sigh of re- gret for the grawebnother who now Was gone, the girl began the long jour- ney. In her cot at night the weary girl dreamed of that vine -covered hillside and the white -curtained home which now seemed like heaven. "If she could only get back;" tears of longing filled her eyes, and the pain that was yearning grew and deepened round her heart. And then one day, when the first breath of autumn fell gratefully on Tenement square, Bianca, seated upon the lowest porch step, heard two men discussing an adver- tisement in the evening paper. "What you know about it?" said one, "that's Tonic., who wants grape pick- ers on his farm. ,lust a few years ego, Tonle went away and worked the place; he like It, he make money an' buy it. Now, Tonle he hire people himself. "'Girls to pick gropes,' read the man, 'earn good money.'" Suddenly Blanca leaned forward. "Girls?" she asked, "would that mean me? Could I go there?—earn money, too? Or is it Italy, this Tonie's farm, an' must one cross the ocean?" The factory men laughed. "No, Bianca," one replied, "just a little way out on the train, mebbe for- ty mile. Tell you," he glanced at the girl's white face, "you go, Blanca. That be good thing for you• I go with you, buy ticket, put you on car." And glowing, her breath coming fast at the mere thought of green fields and blue skies, Blanca went. The chat- tering girls on the train perplexed her, she felt very shabby beside their flow- er -trimmed hats and bright dresses. When the tall young man of the vineyard drove down to the country station to meet bit helpers, his keen gaze singled out et once the neatly - clad girl with her sorrow -appealing eyes. "You trees," he asked, "ever pick the grapes before?" And Blanca's eyes filled with home- sick tears. "Back there only, in the home coun- try," she replied. Successful Tonle helped her to the seat beside his own in the long wagon. I know how you feel," he said as they rode along. Gratefully she looked up, attracted by the sympathy in his voice. "With me it was like that too," said Tonle. I came to the. factory. I couldn't stay. Wanted to see the sun Shining over green hills. wanted sheep thee, too," he laughed, "tin' even goats. Now, I got 'em all; I work herd, I own farm. An' it's better, you'll see, better than Italy." When he took Bianca to the house where a woman waited to serve the helpers, the girl threw out het• arms with u sudden joyous gesture. "Oh I this is good," she cried, "It Is— home, again." The next morning she found herself singing as she caught the ripe gripes from their vines, "You are dein' flue." It was Tonle's voice, At hist he had come; and stood looking clown upon her. Some slhyness in the man's hear- ing brought to the girl new confidence in herself. "I love it all," she said and drew in heaths of the clear air, "Even bhe little house that Is my home?" asked Tolle eagerly. Blanes' nodded. "If it had white. curtains in the windows," she said, "nn' a flower peeping out between, it would then be like my own home across the Sent. 23-24 "Do you think," asked Tonle halt- Sapt 23-24 ingly, "that you—could put those eur- Oct. 5.6 tains there, an' make it—your borne, Oct. 7.8 mebbe, Bianca? I know yott little • Sept80.Oet. 1 while, but Oh 1 I love you much. So ' much I want you, be my wife Bianca,' Swiftly, the girl. bent again to her work, then the dark eyes flashed a glence of promise. ";:3y an' by," murmured Mabee, ;'sometime, I tell BLACK AND RED JEWELRY Futuristic jewelry combines cubes of black marcasite with bright red or green beads, THE CHARGE OF THE BOBBED BRIGADE Bobbed hair to the right of u', Bobbed hair to the left of us, Tresses asunder; Some with a heavy crop, Some with a lighter mop, Into the barber shop Walked the bobbed hundred. Women of high degree, Women past fifty-three, Determined that they shall be • One of the number; Women of every class Mother and litle lass, Flappers all join the mass Of the bobbed hundred. Some with bangs, some without, Some shingled round about, Sonne in curls, some in doubt, Fear they have blundered; Some of them look real swell, Some of them look like, well -- Just as well not to tell 00 the bobbed hundred, —J•. M. Stuart -Young, TO TRUCK DRIVERS During the course of our motor. travels this season we have on sev- eral occasions been held np by driv- ers - of motor trucks Who seem to take a delight (no matter how wide the road) in driving either oe -the wrong side of the highway or enough past the centre to make passing im- possible, and there they keep in pre- tended ignorance of repeated honk- ings of horns 'by those who • wish to pass. Drivers who make a practise of this would do well to look np sec- tion 12, subsection (1), on page 24 of their Highway way Traffiic yule.,, with regard to rear-view mirrors, also the penalty provided for driving without e mirror. Then he should turn to page 52, subsection (4) of section 36, which says: "Where a person travelling or being upon a highway in charge of a vehicle or on horse- back is overtaken by a vehicle or horseman travelling at greater speed, the person so overtaken shall quiet• ly turn out to the right and allow such vehicle to pass." . The penalty for non -observance of this section runs from 510 to $50, with the sus- pension of driving license up to six- ty clays. This road -hogging practise, besides being) an aggravation to mot- orists, is decidely dangerous and a menace to traffic. FARMERS WILL JUDGE CATTLE AT NATIONAL Professionals Barred From Farmers' Judging Contest at National Dairy Exposition • Detroit, Sept. 22.—Fifteen states and Canadian provinces are sending teams to the third annual farmers' judging contest, at Detroit, October 6 to 13, in conection with the National Dairy Exposition, according to Geo. Girrbach and J. G. Wells, Dairy Ex- tension Specialists, Michigan State College, in charge of the contest. Profesionals are barred frorn this event at the Exposition. Any man or woman who has never acted as a judge at a fair or show, or served as college instructor, agricultural ag- ent, teacher, or represented a college at an inter -state or national contest, is eligible. In other words, entrants must be strictly amateur. Awards are made for each breed to both teams and individuals. Over a hundred fanners from thirteen states took place in last year's contest. This educational ev- 6 ent is of great value in improving the selection and development of the proper types of dairy cattle. e Parts introduction By MiLDRED WHITE (Copyright, 1516, Western Newspaper Union.) Jeanette decided to tape the sho cut through the fields. All about it trees were tursing to crimson and gel 1t might be her last country walk f the season. The path she chose was an unfaml Mr one, through thick leaves it woun its crooked way; the trolley statin was behind her, she could hear tb hum of the five o'clock, as it rolled into the distance. A little wist- fully she went on through the sweet Indian summer; all the men she knew, it seemed, were fighting across the seas for their Country. There was so little a girl could do to show her bravery, Jeanette reflect- ed, and just then Jean's boasted bravery lett her, every bit of courage in her being seemed suddenly to melt away; hopelessly she stood in the cen- ter of the path, while a crouching bull- dog crept stealthily toward her; the rumbling growls which shook bis bod gave evidence of fierce antagonism The brute's bloodshot eyes glared a her, frorn his heavy jaw white lathe dripped. Jeanette checked an impulse fo flight; to run would doubtless Infuri ate and hasten the beast in her direc tion. Desperately, she measured th distance to the nearest tree, but it wa certain the dog could reach it betor her. Trembling, staring in horrite fascination at the approaching anima the girl waited—then unable longer t bear the strain of fear, she shrieked An agonized shriek it was, for an in stant the bulldog paused in his track Jeanette took advantage to try per suasion : "Good fellow," she murmured hys- terically. "Nice doggy." But nic doggy appeared to be beyond Placa- His rumblings alarmingly increased as he came nearer. But her desperate call miraculously found an answer. "Do not be afraid," spoke a man. "I will keep the clog from you." Before she could reply a khaki -clad figure passed at her side, moving un- hesitatingly between herself and the dog. "Olt! do be careful," Jeanette said confusedly, and closed her eyes. When she found courage again to open them, the young man was bend- ing over the crouching dog on the ground, When, he straightened up presently she saw that he had made an improvised leash for the animal of his bleu leather belt. "7 can hold him In with thts," cried the man. "You may pass without danger of being mussed up." "Mussed up!" repeated Jean. The Color flooded back to her tear -stricken face, she came close to her deliverer bitand stood looking gratefully down into eyes, "How can you speak of it so light- ly?" she said. "You know what a brave thing you have done; the dog is probably mad, he might have bitten you He certainly could have—" she shuddered—"attacked me if you had not been here." "Wherever," she asked suddenly, "did you come from?" The young, man with a strong, re- straining hand upon either side of the struggling brute's throat, spoke easily. "I had just left the trolley at the station," he replied, "and I sprinted along, I cnn tell you, when I heard your scream. It sounded like a real sig- nal of 'distress, all right" "It was so dreadfully—final," Jean- ette confided. "The dog threatened me with every spring, no, place of safety n view—T shall dream of It for weeks. But you," her blue eyes widened in ad- miration, "Oh ! you were wonelerfnl— o fearless; you will make a soldier." sold Jeannie. "Oh, you will." The young man iaughed tineaslly. The dog made another violent but in- (lident lurch toward him, "It I could only net the kaiser as asily as this," he lamented.. Frankly he gazed into the lovely, Idmdring face of the girl. "A fellow could go into any danger with you to inspire him," he said. "Will you follow absolutely my di- ectlons?" severely asked the soldier. "Absolutely," Jeanette replied. "Then sit down here on this ,mound of leaves and talk to rue for n little while. You have given ynnr word," e quickly reminded; as she turned erplexedly to go. "A soldier hoe so few pleasures," the ngenuous young man added pathetic- lly; "surely you won't refuse—this?" "Well, yeti are the strangest per - on!" Jeanette exclaimed, "Do you. hink that one can converse pleasantly with a man who is holding down a say- ge dog?" "The dog Is not savage," the young man quietly told her, "i.Ie is my dog, nd a pet. He was coming joyously o meet me when you intercepted him, 'het le, as joyously as Pat can cone vith the asthma which affects lilt reathing. He does mumble a good eal. I've been holding him by tiro trap hoonuse I thought he might jump tt you affectionately, but—" Relented, the bulldog fell in loving nelaugbt upon his master. "I wanted desperately to meet yen efore 1 -went to camp," pleaded the nn I got to go back tomorrow for ood, 'Have you charity enough to CELEBRATED 91ST BIR'II•IDAY J• W. Scott, Listowel, Is Well Known Banker and Insurance Man Listowel, Sept. 15,—J, W. Scott celebrated Itis 01st birthday on Fri- day of last week and attended to business during office hours. For over three -score years he has been prominent in the financial and rt er social life of Listowel, In 1872 he d opened a banking business, in Lietow- or el, and conducted it until five years ago, when he sold out to the Bank of 1- Montreal. Since that time he does his own loan and insurance work. I Until a year ago he was president of the British Mortgage Loan Com- pany, of Stratford. He is still a director, the only surviving charter member of the board. His wife, who died In March, 1925, was a niece of David Livingstone, the fam- ous African rnisionary and explorer. Members of his family are: David Scott, Pasadena; Miss Mary Scott, at home; Bertram Scott, of New York; Oswald Scott, Toronto; Morton Scott, Listowel, and Neil Scott. Lis- towel, y ENACT FAMOUS DAIRY ✓ PLAY AT EXPOSITION ✓ Detroit, Sept. 22.—A throe -act play entitled, "Joe Guess" will be - presented daily at the National Dairy e Exposition in October. e "Joe Guess" is a real.. show with e four live characters. Joe Guess, the 1, old dairyman who does everything o by guess, is the comedia •i and chief hero of the play. The other cher- - are Bill Know, Mr. Shaw and • Bob PrThe1 Profit. Play y m Puts aces a 1 orceful message on better dairying in a humorous and entertaining man- ner. GUELPH TO SEND TEAM TO DAIRY EXPOSITION Ontario Agricultural College Enters Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judg- ing Contest Detroit, Sept. 22.—The Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph is sending a students' dairy cattle judg- ing team to compete 'with teams from twenty-three agricultural college, at the National Dairy Exposition In Oc- tober, according to Professor H, H. Dean of the dairy department. Guelph took part in this contest last ,year. The intercollegiate dairy cattle judging contest is an educational feature designed to bring to the at- tention of agricultural students the value of training in judging dairy cattle, The event is standardizing the teaching of dairy cattle judging in colleges and the judging in the show rings of the country, The Holstein-Fresian Association and the American Jersey Cattle Club both offer $400 scholarships to the individuals ranking the highest in judging these breeds, Numerous aWa'rcls are made also by breed or- g ganizations and dairy associations, w e r h p a 5 a a t W h d s i 0 m dive formalities and give me the one happy memory of a walk with yea?" Gentleman (sampling liquor) 1 Jeanette bent to caress the dog's Ills bot soutebod alhan ed the bead, then she sullied. y g I acicunwled)le hats introductdop,M bottle on this label! " "lite said. eats»Rl .0 REDUCED RATE TO CHURCHES The Hydro -Electric Commission appears to be getting the habit of reducing rates. A month or so ago substantial reductions were )rade in the commercial and power rates in Brussels. Now the announcement comes that the rate to churches is reduced one-half whenever the rate for the month exceeds the minimum rate. This concession to churches is probably based on the fact that very little current is used by the chur ches at the time when the "peak - load" of the consumption of current is being registered. This reduction to churches is general throughout the province, MAINTENANCE OF INDIGENTS BY COUNTY Under the heading: "Mcinterance of Indigents by County," the last is- sue of the Municipal World had the following interesting questions and answers. 1. Does the 'county become responsible for the keeping of indi- gent patients in a eanitorium? I un- derstand that at the last session of Parliament an Act was passed mak- ing the county responsible. 2. (a) When will this act cone into force and (b) will it include patients ad- mitted one year ago? 1 Yes, but the county may collect one-half am- ount paid from the local municipality in which patient resided for three months within the five months next prior to admission to hospital. See 1926 statutes, chap. '73. 2 (a) The Act came into force April 8th, 1926, (b) We do not think so, only for , maintenance since 8th April. This very matter is likely to come tip be- fore the Amherstburg Council very shortly in connection with a local • case, which a couple of organizations were undertaking to finance, The proper method is to carry out the provisions of the Provincial Act and every ratepayer will contr'ibut'e his share toward a worthy cause, The Municipal World also enlarges upon the point at issue, in answer to am, other question, as to the definition of "indigent," "The statute uses the word 'indigent' in its popular senr•o as ordinarily understood, and as such it does not mean a person without means—a pauper—but a person pos- sessed of such scanty means that he is needy and poor." WHAT ABOUT A CELEBRATION? Hamilton Spectator: On July 1, next year Canada will be 60 years old. There is -a movement, which has just started, to celebrate the occas- ion in a manner befitting. the spirit under which the Dominion tante to birth; in other words, that a nation- al demonstration be held to stimul- ate the spirit of national unity. It is an idea for our patriotic organiza- tions to consider, The Canadian Clubs, the chamber of commerce, the city corporation, all are interested in the unity of Canada. They can, if they will, foster the proposal among all branches of organizations of which they are a part, and 'can do much to make for the success of a national demonstration, not only in Hamilton, but throughout Canada. SAYS FLIRTATION WITH QUEBEC IS TO BLAME Kingston Conservative Paper Sees Demand for Chance in Leadership Kingston, Sept.1t— The Iing- ston Daily Standard (Conservative) says editorially: "Various influences combined to bring about the surpris- ing result of Tuesday's election in the Dominion. The Liberals' will say that it was the Robb Budget and re- turning prosperity—and perhaps it was. Onr own opinion, however, is that the vote is not so much a vete of confidence in Premier King and his policies as it is a protest on the part of many Conservative voters and independent citizens, especially in Ontario, against the flirtation of Right Hon. Arthur Meighen with Quebec and his excessive solicitude for that province—a flirtation and a solicitude which have cost him the Premiership of the Dominion and have relegated the Conservative par- ty to a secondary position. "It is perhaps too early yet to consider what effect this defeat will have upon the Conservative party and Mr. Meighen's leadership of it, but it will occur to many people that if the party under lately prevailing conditions could hot succeed with Mr. Meighen as leader, then the chances are that it never will suc- ceed with Mr. Meighen as leader, In consequence we should not be in the least surprised if there should come from various responsible quarters an insistent demand for a change." LABELLED JARS Labelled jars for sugar, salt and condiments will save hours of time in the long run by enabling the housekeeper to put her hand immed- iately on the material wanted. REAL SCOTCH , "Mac, would you like a little of something Scotch --the real thing?" "Well, now—I never—" "Of course you would. 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