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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-03-28, Page 3Thtrsday, March 28th, 1935 1w fl gny,uN,.,uup l.Yu qa" WINGNAM ADVANC- IMES ,' ARE you ; BUILDING or REMODELLINC'T Don't commit yourself until you et all the fact about E, S. 1, arns—Steel Truss, Plank Truss or Cantilever types. Make full use of our twenty years' experience in Barn Building! Let, the Engineers in our Farm Build- ings Department advise you. Their services are absolutely free to farmers who are .building or remodelling. Write today Eastern' arnited Guelph St•, - Preston, Ont, Factories also at Toronto andMontreal. 111 1 vv,oaoomo aa+r�m uwnnu�.ome„u.a-.noec+sn.a.,re>mouowoa=a.n �voauewo.®n.wmu.,xmavau®wua�u u:loa,wrnomM1ooipup� World : ide News in Brief Form NA04/LO®O®P+m4®6I14K 09�Oa,1a11�f,C o.CYmiM^wq�p�ppp�p01Y'U®f1.SIC®Om91rOi®OQg70�tc��¢CROC..a1M9rc. Gold Standard to Unite Belgium . Brussels—The three jpolitical groups of Belgium tools a firm stand for the maintenance of gold, while Georges Theunis, without being formally charged with the building of a new Government, undertook a survey of the political and economic 'sitaution. Riots at Kingston. Penitentiary Ottawa—Three prisoners received slight injuries and damages will ex- need $2,000 as a result of the fire and riot Thursday in Kingston Peniten- tiary, Minister of Justice Hugh Guth- rie, announced in the House of Coin - mons.: There were about seventy men in the riot, according to Mr. Guthrie. Three guards were seized, -their pock-. ets searched for matches, lighters and keys.` The main door was closed and the guards taken to the basement where they were tied, hands and legs. Fourteen prisoners barricaded the basement door and others rushed up- stairs to an unused shop. With the matches taken from the guards a fire was set in the shoe shop. Damage totalling $2,000 was done to machin- ery, but it was impossible to estimate the fire damage, States to Fight Dust Storms Kansas City—Farmers of the Mid- western United States, undaunted by crop failures and dust storms, pushed projects they hope will halt the wea- ther's inroads and preserve this sum- mer's rainfall. Washington is consid erinig the proposal of Governor Alf. 1 ON GUARANTEED TRUST A legal investment for Trust Funds $100. and Upwards Accepted for Terms of 5 Years. Unconditionally Guaranteed STE!LNG h IG COR TROfa1 TORONTO M. Landon of Kansas for a Federal soil erosion project, which, briefly, is to dig deep furrows across the fields in the affected regions, at right an- gles to the .prevailing winds. European Powers to Hold Conference London—A, conference of Europe's major powers with or without Ge'r- rnany — will be called in the near future to work out new safeguards against war. Regardless of the out- come of the Anglo -German conversa- tions in ' Berlin, Britain, as well as France and Italy, feels the powers will have to meet to work out details of the proposed security scheme. • C.N.R. Loss Cut 10 Millions Last Year Ottawa -The deficit of the Canad- ian National Railway in 1934 was $10,500,000 less than in 1934, it was shown in the Budget speech delivered by .Hon. E. N. Rhodes. The Domin- ion Treasury had to' put up $48,400,- 000 for 1934, $58,900,000 for 1933. "In- creased earnings on one hand,” Mr. Rhodes said, "and decrease in charges for exchange involved in payment of interest abroad, were the main factors in this improvement. To Hold Toxoid Tests The School of Hygiene of the Uni- versity of Toronto has selected Brant- ford, a "no -diphtheria" city, as the locale for research in connection with toxoid treatments. .Three groups of children will be studied. One will be a group which received toxoid five years ago; another group will be those who received it three years ago, and the e shitd grou p will be composed of children treated within recent months. By means of Schick tests, it is planned to learn the precise amount of pro- tection given by ,these 'treatments. Canada Debt Keeps Growing Ottawa—The debt of the Dominion increased $117,700,000 during the pre- sent fiscal year, Minister of Finance E. N. Rhodes said in his I3udget speech. The debt included a Canad- ian National Railways deficit of $48,- 400,000. The corresponding figure for the previous year was $133,500,000, in- dicating an over-all improvement of $15,800,000. The next debt increased x �a The Long Life Lamps" al „nq t t e i +'Jas(r1 �1`, YM1 1111 ege est tsy for vice avid! uatt*V t2. .eewirimelaitaa® a apron of IS'. 111�unp�s Wingham Utilities Commission Crawford MXock. P t, ao Land Phone 156. buutoup from March 31, 1930, to ''larch 31,. 1935, by $56.9,900,000, The increases follow; Canadian National .Railway deficits $228,970,000.; Unemployment relief and wheat 'bonus $138,500,0:00; Deficits on ordinary acct,, $185,350,- 000; Loans and advances, non-active $40,200,000; other special expenditur- es, 'less receipts. $14,500,000; total $669,900,000, - Sir Malcolm and Bluebird Return to England Daytona Beach—With hopes of -go- ing 300 miles per hour still unrealiz- ed, Sir Malcolm Campbell ordered his 2,500 -horsepower Bluebird to be crat- ed for its return trip to ' England. Campbell, who boosted his land speed record from 272.108 to 276,816 miles per hour this year, refuses! to :'hake any announcement as to further plans. He branded as ridiculous rumors that he has definite plans to race on the Salt beds of Utah. Premier Bennett Improving Ottawa -The Prime Minister's phy- sician is now ofthe opinion there is no reason why Mr. Bennett should not sufficiently - recover within the next two or threemonths to lead the Conservative Party in the approach- ing general pproach..ing.-general elections, now deferred until late August or September. To Have Fall Session of Ontario Legislature A fall session of the Ontario Leg- islature is assured, In view of the mooted social legislation at Ottawa, which promises to affect vitally every Province, but the effect of which can not be known until after the present session of Legislature has adjourned, it will be impossible definitely to,, work out 'the province's program. Plans to Revise B.N.A. Act Ottawa -The House of Commons. Committee on the British North Am- erica Act, heard. Maurice 011iver, As- sistant Law Clerk of the House, urge drafting a new Constitution for Can- ada by a special Parliamentary com.- niittee. At the sante time, it tele- graphed Provinces .an outline of the reference under which the committee is considering proposed amendments to the Constitution. It asked Provinc- es to send delegates or written breifs expressing their views. Pensioners. Want $20.00. More Per Month A request for $20 a month over and above the Government relief payment to the veterans receiving small pen- sions came from both the Ontario Plural Unit Veterans' Club and the Canadian Order of Empire Ex -Service Men, atthe concluding session of the Parliamentary Commission on veter- ans' unemployment, at the City Hall, Toronto. Perth Doctor Acquitted Perth ---Dr. W. J. Hobson of Perth was acquitted by a Lanark County Assizes Jury of.charges of manslaugh- ter 'and performing an illegal opera- tion, preferred, following the death, Feb. 14, of Lila Pickering, 28,' textile 'mill worker of Carleton Place:. The jury was out two hours and 5 min- utes. To Renew Relief Agreements Ottawa—Relief agreements with -the Provinces will be extended for anoth- er year at an Ottawa. conference with' Dominion officials, it was announced in the House. of Commons by Labor tl finister Wesley Gordon.'. The pres- ent agreements lapse at the end of the month. Hatnbidge Freed of Manslaughter London, Ont.—A Middlesex County jury acquitted Harold Hanibidge, Ayl- mer produce dealer, of a charge of manslaughter arising from the fatal motor accident last Jan, 22 which lid the life of 17 -year-old Her- .man CPat) Woods. Evidence in the trial lastest three full days. N. •• •• •• ••Y Wheat Planting Restriction Lifted in U. S. Fearing a wheat shortage if anoth- er drought --- already threatened — occurs, Secretary of Agriculture Hai- ry Wallace announced removal of all restrictions on planting of spring wheat in the United States. This ac- tion ction followed quicltly after the year's first crop report, showing that farm- ers intend to plant 17,487,000 acres of spring wheat as compared with 18,- 521,000 acres planted in 1934. "The drought quite definitely continues," in parts' of the West, Wallace, said, adding that a' survey of the situation led the Admiiiistratiori to the convic- tion that, "in view of the possibility of another drought, which would ser:.,. iottsly affect .the output of wheat, the Government and farmers have a duty" to protect collSttn7ers against a wheat shortage. Mass Buying Inquiry Cost $354,951 Ottawa—Total east of the Price; Spreads and Mass i3uying inquiry' was, $354,051.88 to March 14, William Golding (Liberal, South litiroti). was informed in a detailed return tabled by Hon, Charles H. 'Callan, Secretary of State, in the Hotse of Commons recently. Of this sum, the Parliainen- tary Committee spent $196,788.51, while the Royal Commission spent 1 rnsuil Rettarning to •O4111a Orillia- Martin J, Insall, former public utility ruler, left Chicago for his. home : here. Mrs. Insult will .not return Until later, Insull's return fol. - Jaws his complete vindication by tate Chicago courts on charges of embez- Dement, The United States Immigra- tion officials claim that InsuJl , is a British subject and he must return to Canada. 11111,1111,111JJ 11111111111111.r111r11111111101111111,1,Ir,litt,ll,Irt NEWS of the 1STRICT Name Officers The annual n:eeing, of the Teeswat- erpLibrary 13oard was held when the following officers were elected: Chairman, Dr. G, S. Fowler; secretary treasurer, '13.- A. I-Iiscox; property committee, H. Kuntz, R. Donaldson,, E. E. Raymond; grounds, G. T. Red- burl, B. A. Hiscox; book, -.Miss Kehve, Rei. W. A, Monteith, H. Kuntz, the Librarian and the secre- tary; librarian, Mrs. M. H. Ballagh, A Close Call Prompt action on -the part of the engineer of the Stratford train, and quick thought and cool nerve on the part of Rev. J. A. Wilson, averted what was within a few inches of be- ing' a tragedy. Mr. Wilson was driv- ing' in his car along William street and was within a few feet of the on- cdming train before he realized it: It was toolate to stop, so he shot quickly across the tracks; missing the ponderous engine by only a few in- ches. Quick application of the .em- ergency brakes had slowed the train: On -lookers stood agasht at what had looked to be a certain tragedy, and were quite relieved when they saw that the impact had'been averted. — Palnterston Observer. Spent $2,00 on Beer A local 'doctor isn't sure whether it is wise to be big hearted in all cases now or not. Visiting a home re- cently where financial help was need- ed he dug down in his pocket- and produced a two -dollar bill, instructing the head of the, house to give one dollar to the nurse in attendance and one dollar to buy something for the. wife: Shortly afterwards the entire two- dollars disappeared in the pur-' chasm of beer,. g it was learned. — Elrnira Signet. To' Fill Father's Place Norman Lever, Jr., son of Traffic Officer` Lever, who has been laid up since last summer following an injury to his leg when his motorcycle struck e loose gravel when on duty, has been 1 appointed to take over the work tin, c and rider got off luckily, the horse receiving a few' cuts.- Ifuron Eapos- 1 it011. Fly Powder Arrives Distribution is 'being made this week by the Bruce County Agricultur- al Representative of the Warble Fly Powder, in connection with the Coun- ty Campaign 'launched . recently. -M Mildmay Gazette. 10 Miles at 7 Years Last week a ,child of seven years became vexed at his parents, who,had. chastised him; for a •misdemeanor at his holne in 'Wingltam, decided to leave home and proceeded to a rela- tive's abode in Walkerton. He arrived in Teeswater with wet feet and an empty stomach, and was taken , in charge by our Chief, given his supper, and taken back to his home in. Wing - ham. Quite a feat for his age. When this fellow is seventy and gets vexed, how far will he gu before: he gets cold feet and needs a',sneal, — Teeswater News, Choice Baby Beeves At the Union Stock Yards, Toron- to, on Monday, "Wilbur McKague sold two baby beeves for 74 and 7 cents per lb., being the top price on the market for that day. We might add that this is the second time this winter—that Mr. McKague has topped the market with his calves. They were shipped with A, W. Grant and con- signed to the.United Farmers' Co-Op- erative.—Teeswater News. NO Vacant Buildings With the opening of a fourth hard- ware store and the introduction of a flower 'shop during the past few days, Exeter business section is again 100 per cent. occupied. The old Dome Theatre, home for many years for the silent movies and out of use for some time, has been remodelled and with a hardwood floor is now a dance hall. To Drill for. Oil An oil company which some years. ago secured options on several prop- erties in this vicinity and which drill- ed a well on the Brimblecombe farm at the edge of Harriston from which gas was obtained is ..reported to be returning to this section where driIl- ing operations will again 'be com- menced as the officials are most con- fident that oil is obtainable here. Socked Man on Jaw But Charge Dismissed After a hearing of more than one !tour before Magistrate J. A. Makins at Goderich, a charge of assaalt oc- casioning actual bodily harm on the person of Norman Hamm, Blyth me- chanic, preferred against Alfred Bloomfield, Goderich baker, was dis- missed.' The charge was laid follow- ing an altercation on the night of March 8, when Bloomfield struck Hamm, who was said to be annoying the former's sister. The Blyth man was rendered unconscious and did not recover consciousness until Saturday morning in Alexandra hospital, God - rich, where he had been taken fol - owing the fracas, His injuries in - luded a fractured' jaw, lacerated til his father is able t� resume it. Anyone desiring the services of 'such an officer can phone 91, Clinton. Of- 11 ficer Lever still wearing a cast on e his leg..—Clinton News -Record. c ...� t Tables Turned It is not often a horse takes the of- a fensive and crashes into a car, but h that is what happened in Zurish one t clay this week. A horse ridden by a s young rider became unmanageable q and plunged into a car parked in 1 scalp, slight concussion and a contus- ion over the left eye. He appeared 1 court with his head and jaw swath - d bandages and gave evidence with onsiderable difficulty through his ightly wired jaws. Hamni, who it tvas said, ,had been drinking, was with friend, Borden Cook, of Blyth, when e accosted Miss l,ouvaine Bloomfield 'linking, according to his testimony, be was a girl with whom he was ac- uainted. The girl demanded to be eft alone, but it was charged Hamm front of L. Schilbe & Son's store. The car ,owned by Mrs. Jos. Rau, suffer- ed considerable damage, but the horse persisted .with his attentions and re- fused to allow the girl to go on her way. Her brother happened along. TV hen a bit of hustling' has shortened your tri .+ and you'll be home well ahead of schedule . . Share the pleasure with the folks at home. Call the1n on Long Distance. •Long Distance takes care of little things as well as big. The cost is trifling. You can talk 100 miles or so for as little as 30 cents, See the rates in the front pages of your directory. Words passed between the two men and Bloomfield struck Hamm. A con- viction was registered against Hamel charged with assaulting Miss Bloom- field. Suspended sentence was passed by Magistrate Malcins, who delivered a lecture to the man. Schools to Reopen The Millbank school which has been closed for ten days owing to an outbreak of scarlet fever, were re- opened on -Monday.. Church services were all withdrawn last Sunday for the same reason. It is learned that families under quarantine are pro- gressing favorably. Crushed by Tree Waldie KirKkconnel, Kincardine township, farmer, is in the General Hospital, Kincardine, with a badly crushed arm and shoulder suffered when struckby a falling 1] i.O tree. ee. The mishap occurred while he was work- ing on his fare]. Girl Committed on Murder Charge Miss Margaret Irwin, Kincardine, was committed for trial an a charge of murder whenshe appeared for pre- liminary hearing before Magistrate• F. W. Walker. She will appear at the Spring Assizes in Walkerton early, next month. The charge was laid following the death of a male child, born to the young woman Nov. 21st last. A Cor- 'oner's jury found the child came to its death Nov. 21 as a result of being thrown from a window. Mrs. Chris- tena Morrison, with whom the girl' lived and who found the child's body; Dr. M. R. Helliwell, who was called when the body was found, and: Dr. R. A. McCash .of Ripley, who 'assisted in the post-mortem, were the only witnesses called by Crown 'Attorney J. W. Freeborn. "Can you guarantee this anti - wrinkle cream?" Chemist: "Madam, it would smooth out cors ugated iron." Father—"Look here, Daisy, I we* have have young brown bringing you hone at midnight!" Daughter -"Well, who else do .you suggest?" Cent -A -Mile Bargains From Win APRIL 5th - 6th to TORONTO HAMILTON BUFFALO $2,45 $3,25 $4,60 also to Smithville $3.70; Dunnville $3.95; Welland $4.00 Return Limit April Stti For full information consult nearest agent. Ask for handbill. G. L. Baker, Agent, Winghatn, Phone 47. CANA IAN P Some of the most glamorous of the !e'l'se princesses will attend the );King's jubilee celebrations ilt London, adding color and romance to the his- toric occasion: They will travel with large companies of servants and staff. Suites ---and even whole floors --have ben reserved: for them iii the best London hotels. (1) lefaharanec of Cooclt• !sellar, who will bring price- less jewels 'belonging toy her father,, Gaekwar of ilaroda, They twill in crude gems second only in value to the Koh -i -noon, Site is the Indian princess who gave, .,Gordon Sinclair, Star writer, an 'elephant, on one of his trips to India. (2) Maharanee of Nashtiir,,wife of Sir Ifarri Singh. It will be her first vieit to London'. Ctler° silk dresses, shot with gold and sil- ver, will be embroidered with ;precious stone's. (3) iseautifel Maliaranee of Tndore, said to have the most famous complexion in the world ---pure ivory.