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Slot Machine Seized in London
London, Ont. Acting on orders of
Mayor G. A. Wenige,' city police in
several squads, seized about thirty
slot machines in cigar stores, hotels,
etc., and they are now locked up in
headquarters. According to the pol-
ice, practically all of the machines are
of 'a type which was declared legal
by Magistrate T. W. Scandrett and
Deputy Magistrate W. B. Henderson,
in test cases..
Federal By -Election Sept. 24th
Ottawa—The date of the Federal.
by-elections for North York, Fronten-
ac-Addington, Elgin West and Tor-
onto East were decided by the Cab-
inet, it was learned. It is stated the
voting will be on Sept. 24, with nom-
inations on Sept. 17. The constitu-
ency of Kenora-Rainy River was not
dealt with.
To Further Develop Niagara Power
Instituting a "back -to -Niagara -for -
power" policy, which was the basic
principle of T. Stewart Lyon's pre-el-
ection Hydro advocacy, the new On-
tario Hydro -Electric. Power Commis-
sion, at its very first regular Com-
mission meeting, set in motion ma-
chinery which, at the proper time,. is
likely to add at least 500,00 horsepow-
er to the supplies of the Niagara sys-
tem.
'self "Boris I," was arrested at Seo de
Urger and was brought to Barcelona
on a charge of disturbing the peace.
The authorities acted after several
months of indifference towards proc-
lamations of Boris Skossyref,a Pole.
Unless he promises to behave in the
future, authorities said, Boris will be
deported.
Sask. Premier Takes Office
Regina—Premier J. G. Gardiner, on
Thursday took over administration of
Saskatchewan's affairs from Dr. J. T.
M. Anderson, the new Premier im-
mediately named a Cabinet of nine,
members, and intimated a special ses-
sion of the Legislature would be call-
ed to deal with the ,debt situation as
soon as a survey could be made.
San Francisco Strikers
Return to Work
San Francisco—The general strike
of San Francisco union labor was call-
ed off Thursday. The Labor Steering
Committee, which engineered the
mass walk -out, voted 191 to 174 re-
commending the immediate return to
work of all unions that went on strike
in sympathy with longshoremen and
marine workers.
As soon as word of the committee's
action was flashed, the trek back to
work assumed almost the proportions
of a stampede, in the metropolitan ar-
ea of .1,300,000 persons. Even before
the strike had been called off, both
union and non-union .men had been re-
turning to work.
Want to be a King
Barcelona, Spain—The pretender to
the throne of the little State of An-
dorra, who has been fighting a battle
with handbills in which he calls him -
One Killed, 50 Wounded.
at Minneapolis
Minneapolis -An ominous tenseness
pervaded Minneapolis as an aftermath
of a stubborn battle between striking
truckdrivers and police convoying a
truckload of merchandise, in which
one man was killed and fifty wound-
ed A military censorship was immed-
iately clamped down over the ider%jv
of the dead man.
C.C.F. to Seek Federal Win
Winni1eg - The second national
convention of the Co -Operative Com-
monwealtli Federation was written in-
to the political hostory of the nation
with a firm determination to win a
clear majority in the next federal par-
liament. Leaving untouched its 14 -
point manifesto as to the foundation
rock of the movement. Delegates from
Eastern and Western Canada built a
platform to be emphasized by candi-
dates when campaigning in the next
federal election takes place. J. S.
Woodsworth is again national chair-
man.
Greater Demand for Power in 1933
Toronto—Demand for power from
the Hydro -Electric Power• Commis-
sion of Ontario, at the end of 1933,
was approximately 40 per cent. great-
er than at .the end of the preceding
year, it was shownin the annual re-
port issued.
Turning point from the decline of
the previous two years was April, 1933
—since then the trend has been stead-
ily upward.
Appealing in Brownlee Case
Edmonton—Action was under way
to upset, by an appeal to a higher
court, the judgment of Mr. Justice W.
C. Ives, wiping out damages awarded
Miss Vivian MacMillan and her fath-
er of Edson, Alta.', in their suit against
former Premier J. E. Brownlee of Al-
berta, alleging seduction.
Neil D. Maclean, K.C., filed appeal
papers, and date for argument in tlae
Appellate Division of the Supreme
Court of Alberta is expected to be
set in the near future. After refusing
toenter the civil jury's verdict, Mr.
Justice Ives dismissed the $10,000
damages awarded Miss MacMillan and
the $5,000 awarded her father.
Murdered Woman Identified
The battered body of the woman
HYDRO LAMPS
"The Long Life Lamps"
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Wingham Utilities Commission
Crawford Block. Phone 156.
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found on Thursday in a cluntp of
bushes near Bayview, Toronto, was
identified. late Friday night as that of
Viola Rudd Thompson, aged 29, wife
of Alvin Thompson, of 448 Ontario,
Street ,and mother of two children.
Identification was finally establish-
ed by heart -broken relatives, and the
forces of the Provincial and city Pol-
ice and Coroner's Department were
then able to launch a fuller investiga-
tion of the brutal slaying, which had
been virtually impossible when her
identity was unknown,
When found her face was crushed,
her ravished body bore a number of
bruises and her clothes were ripped
and torn.
Austrian Monarchists Want a King
Vienna—In' the midst of bombings
and other forms of terrorism, Monar-
chists published a strong appeal.. to
Chancellor Dollfuss for quick restora-
tion of the monarchy. The appeal was
published' by the "Staatswehr," organ
of one wing of the Monarchist move-
ment, but the fact that it was circu-
lated in Austria at all was regarded
as highly significant..
To Discuss Unemployment
Before Going to Ottawa
Winnipeg—Representatives of the 4
Western Provinces will meet here on.
July 28th to discuss unemployment
problems before continuing to Ottawa
where on July 30 they will take part
in a conference called by the Domin-
ion Government.
.NEWS
of the -
ISTRICT
Freak Calf
A freak calf in the form of a Hol-
stein Calf without eyes or a tail was 1
born on the farm of John Strauss,
Culross. In all other reespects the
animal is apparently normal. It is
taking nourishment nicely and is gain-
ing in weight.—Mildmay Gazette.
Midnight Blooming Cactus
Dr. J. G. Kirk is the proud owner
of a Midnight Blooming :Cactus. On
Sunday evening last it' was in bloom
and several interested citizens called
to see it. The flower was white and
nine inches in diameter. This cactus
blooms only at midnight. It started
to bloom about 11.30 p.m. and by one
o'clock the bloom had completely
closed.—Listowel Standard.
Toy Balloon Floats 570 Miles
Thirteen -year-old Charlotte Brown
of St. Paul sent up a ten cent toy
balloon on July 4. On Thursday, July
12, she got a letter from London, On-
tario, saying that it had been 'picked
pu at Kincardine, 570 miles east of
where it was sent up.—Kincardine Re-
view -Reporter.
Stolen Car is Recovered
Mr. Roy Sanderson of Morris, who
had his car stolen in Lucknow, July
12th, received word on Monday, that
it had been found in a ditch, near
Lakelet, 'where it had been abandoned
after being stripped of the tires and
othre accessories.—Brussels Post.
Ripe Tomaties in Early July
Mrs. Henry Murray estab1s11;ed a
record for West Luther when early
in July, she picked fine, ripe tomatoes
from the 'vines in her garden. The
tomatoes are of excellent :quality and
will be found in abundance in the
Murray garden from now on. And
this all happens because in February
last when the mercury was every day
trying to establish new .low records,
Mrs. Murray had the desire to see
something green growing. She secur-
ed a package of tomato seed which
she planted in boxes and placed in the
sun. At different times she trans-
planted them and finally set them'tut
in the garden in June.—Arthur Enter-
prise -News.
Young Boys Steal, Then Sell Bags
A number of young boys in town
have succeeded in getting themselves
into a lot of trouble in the past few
days, After: stealing a number of bags
from a Main Street merchant, the
boys proceeded to sell them to anoth-
er merchant. A truck' tarparlin is also
supposed;, to have been taken.—Sea-
forth Huron Expositor.
Cow Drowns in Well
Wm. Menary, near Dungannon, lost
a cow in a peculiar mishap. Breaking
through the top of a well, she braced
herself agannst the support holding
the curb. Neighbors assisted in erect-
ing a derrick, and an attempt was
made to raise her out of the well with
block and tackle. Unfortunately, the
derrick collopsed, and the cow plung-
ed thirty feet to the bottom of the
well and was drowned before she
could be rescued.
Bruin Visits at Godetich
Goderieh-While J. 'C. Sheardown
N THELAND!
City dweller and agriculturist alike delight in the unique displays and
diversified presentations of Canada's greatest industry at the "Show Window
of the Nations" where' a,$100,000 agricultural prize list attracts "the finest
in the land;'
The largest show building in the world is devoted to the display of farm.
' products , . , Equine aristocracy of the Dominion ... live stock groomed to
perfection ... Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Show .. , prize•winning.
samples of the world's finest grains .. fruit and vegetables that tempt the
most fastidious appetite .., the. very latest in agricultural machinery and
equipment .... gorgeous blooms, an arresting array of colour .. truly a
most Comprehensive presentation of modern agriculture at its best,
See all of these and a thousand and one other attractions. Interest and
education for everyone, that's your Exhibition, This is the big year.
COLONEL F. H. DEACON ELWOOD A. HUGHE$
Preideni General Manager
CL&DIN EXH
NATIONM
TOOHO
AUG.24-TO-SEPT.8
was driving to his home along the
River Road his horse shied and be-
came restive at some unseen object.
He stopped and going over to the
bank of the river discovered a large
black bear on the flats just below the
C.N.R. station, It is believed this is
the same one which was seen near
Carlow.
' Found Dead in Bed.
Wednesday morning' the lifeless
body of Mrs: Josephine Murphy was
'found in bed by her mother, Mrs.
Westlake who had been visiting her
recently. The deceased, whose unmar-
ried name was Josephine Westlak,
was in her 49th year. She was mar-
ried to
ar-riedto W. White who predeceased her
some years ago and from this mar-
riage a son, Harold White of Exeter,
survives. She was later . married to
R. H. Murphy of Exeter who died
about two years ago. It was decided
that an inquest was unnnecessary.
Serious Fire Averted at Lucknow
A serious conflagration was averted
Wednesday evening about 9 o'clock
at Henderson and Fisher's mill, when
fortunately, a burning pile of cedar
shingles was noticed in the large
frame building owned•by Jack Hend-
erson and William Fisher, contract-
ors, and where they store a large am-
ount of supplies, including lumber and
paint. The fire was noticed about the
same time by Harvey Treleaven who
was putting his truck away at Silver -
wood's nearby and also by a Mr.
Smith visiting at Miller's. The latter
before sending in an alarm went across
the road to enquire of Mr, Henderson
if he had a bonfire in the millyard.
Mr. Henderson had not and realizing
the danger to the nearby building
which was greater on account of the
dry weather, he immediately sent an
alarm in to the firemen.
Following their arrival the fire was
soon extinguished but not before 25
bundles of shingles had been damag-
ed and some entirely burned. The
cause of the fire was unknown. The
owners carry insurance.
Kincardine on Government
Works Relief Program •
The Dominion Government's Public
Work program in aid of unemploy-
ment relief has been announced from
Ottawa and operations on the various
undertakings throughout the country
are expected to start almost 'immedi-
ately. In this district two contracts
have been let for work at Kincardine..
W. L. Forrest of Goderich was aw-
arded the contract for the dredging
and removal of a damaged section of
south pier, the cost to be $11,225. The
other Kincardine undertaking has
been let to Henry and Ross of Kincar-
dine. A new revetment wall is to be
'made, the cost to be about $13,481.
The insurance agent asked the pros-
pect: "Did you ever have appendi-
citis?" -
"WeIl," answered the prospect, "I
was operated on, but I have never
been quite certain whether it was ap-
pendicitis or professional curiosity."
THE "OLD SCHOOL".
RE -UNION
(School Section, No, 13 East Wawa-
nosh, July 25, 1934)
Sketches by Austin L. Budge,
1. TAB TRUSTEES.
David Scott, John Coultes, George
1'othergilll
A visitation—
Pegs broken in the ante -room.
Powers of Life and Death! Horrors!
Big Jack Scott broke two sweeping;
Billy Bennett, four, sliding;
Walter Scott one, cap got stuck.
"What does expel mean?" says Alex.
Nether. y,
Shivers!
"To be expelled. 'is awful," broke in
Grace Taylor.
Listen! The ruler—hurry in!
Dreadful silence!
Annie Scott's dark eyes gives inspir-
ation.
Her uncle, the trustee, speaks—
"We met to -day," Voice like dyna-
mite! "Those pegs—
Some on girls' side too!"
Deeper silence
"Should be expelled."
Every heart misses a beat at the
sound of the word.
"May let you off this time, but—"
Three nod to one another—"this time,
but! But!"
Trustee Coultes lays new strap on
desk.
"Try and take care of things, they
cost money."
Trustee Fothergill had spoken.
All pass out.
"It was like a year," whispered Jim
Parrott,
I"And we are alive."
II. THE WEEK BEFORE XMAS.
Examination! The world in smiles!
Smell of cedar!
Faces washed; trousers outside of
boots; pep!
Girls in their ribbons . . sweet!
Teacher in long queenly curls,
Be good!
Mrs. Fells arrives, then Mrs. Harri-
son, and a bunch.
Teacher Miller from Auburn.
Sleigh bells ? ? ?
Rev. Archibald McLean from Blyth
and Teacher Sloan.
Whisper low.
A song"`The Golden Slippers."
Basil Coultes leads. -
1Essay "An Immigrant's Experiences"
by Lizzie Scott.
"Wonderful" and Trustee Fothergill
replied "Teacher couldn't beat
it."
Fourth Class Georgraphy, Lizzie Har-
rison head; twenty stand.
Teacher Dross of Morris!
He asks, "The, Boundaries of Europe"
"And South America?"
Correct!
Parents smile; Trustee Scott grave;
Minister pleased.
Four other classes
So, so on!
George Sowler said a pieces "Bingen
on the Rhine,"
A dozen more and songs.
The presentation by Jeannie Scott and
George Parrott—
She reads "Dear Teacher, we .." and
sobs.
"About to part and .. ;"
Sobs!
He hands a Writing Desk, and hur-
ries with fright to seat.
Trustee Coultes speaks; so, Parent
Walsh and Minister,
"Thanks! Thanks!"
Candies and "Shall we gather at the
river?"
Too sad for words!
III. INSPECTOR DEWAR.
"A horse? ? ?"
A horse tied to the fence.
Buggy?
A little man, cork leg, shaggy beard,
carpet -bag.
"Is Johnny Fells here?"
Horse gets oats; Johnny agood`boy.
Inspects . .1
Teacher's pet readers, the Second
Class.
Mary Ann Black, Will Parrott, Dave
Scott . others!
Cork leg goes t -h -a -d -d.
"Wolf had a supper on it . .." and
Will Parrott snorts.
"Tough picking", said Dave.
Attention!
i
Mary Ann reads—
"Page 94, Who Stole the Bird's Nest?
Towit, towit, towee."
"Stole? What Commandmentin the
Bible?"
Hits cork with staff.
"This boy answer."
"What? Don't know! You little hea-
thens, study your Bibles.
That will do."
Limps behind desk and talks with
teacher.
She smiles; draws her eyebrows; again
smiles and speaks—
"Children if you say the Command-
ments well, a half holiday."
"Maggie Bell, the first! Yes, Yes!"
Fannie Morton, Hannah Coultes, John
Armour, Mark Mason?"
"Yes, yes!" and the cork g -r -a -t -e -s.
"Good Bye!"
IV. 'PICNIC IN WIGHTMAN'S
BUSH.
10 a.m., boiling sun, at Morton's cor-
ner, hurry!
Aggie Morton, curls and new ribbon.
Sam.
George Sowler and basket of pies,
Jelly -cake, tarts.
Hattie Wightman's dinner -pail, pies,
cookies, and .. . !
Tramp, tramp, and sweat .. .
Bet your life on the picnic!
A wagon .
Walter Scott's, with voices, laughter,
cheers, and "jump on."
The bush, the breeze, the share—
High Heaven!
Mary Jane VanCamp and Bill Stone-
house on a swing. My ! !
Dare I ask niy sweetheart?
She understands my smiles.
Guess who?
Base ball!
Dave Dunbar, Jack Coultes, Pete
Moncrieff with bats.
"Down with the Ninth!"
Tom Agnew shouts from there "Look
afraid eh?"
The game
Tom out, and Peter Porterfield flied
to Jack Vancamp.
Cheers!
Jim Bone, tick -and -catch, to Jack
Coultes.
P. W. Scott to bat . . . a hit, a run.
Ed. Coultes a run, Jim Walsh a run,
a run, a run . .
"It was a foul. 'It w -a -s so then!"
ScoFe? 'nuff said.
,The tables.
Minnie Harrison, Sis Walsh, Lizzie
Edwards, and, and;
Said
"We'll feed you on pie for beating the
Ninth."
The program; another smile and a
swing; carry her basket—
Sunset, and evening star; _
1Dreams ! V. THE LAST DAY. '""'
'Easter—
.... Easter—
,The call of spring and work!' ..
'Jack Macdonald, Jack Parrott, Susan
Bell, Maggie Morton
!A jolly bunch.
Maggie Nicol, Hattie Black, Jantima
Stonehouse, ,
,Slates and books and farewell.
! Teacher looks sad.
'Albert Cook—nice little chap—asks:
I
"Where going?"
Sarah Jane Rath, and Bell Scott,
parting snowball.
Jack Wightman gives away his pen
and ink—
"Tag! tag! I touched you last.
Old seatunder the chimney, good-
s bye!
Teacher's desk and Seat of Judgment
—Hush! And freedom_
The echo of the voices fades..
It's done—
"Dear old No. 13, Farewell!
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