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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1933-11-02, Page 2•ORANGE PEKOE• BLEND 'SAL TEA "Fresh from the Gardens' Sri Pioneers of the West Death of Aged Widow of Former Premier John Norggay, of Manitoba, Recalls Early Days in That Province . And Big Part Women Played Recent ceath of the aged widow of were not enough Spoons, so we ran a former Premier of Manitoba has down to the riverside and got shells sent many to the book "Women of the for spoons," she recalled, 80 years ed River," by W. J. Healy, provin- later. Red Husband Becomes Premier tial librarian of Manitoba, for an ac- At the time of the Riel rebellion, count of her pioneer life. 1869-70, the Norquays were living at On the floor of the house where I High Bluff. Reil's men came to their was born," recalled Mrs. John Nor- house for hay for their horses and quay, widow of Hon. John Norquay, water for their tea, on their march to Premier from 1878 to 1887, "were In- Portage la Pairie. On December 30, dean mats. The Indians wove them 1370, it was a happy mother and child- from rushes and stained them with ren who heard the news of their Fath- vegetable dyes which they made er's electron as member for High Bluff themselves. We made all our own to the first legislature of the six - furniture. The fireplace was made of months' -old province of Manitoba. mud, and so was the chimney." Very Eight years Iater it was the Premier different was the stone house at the of the Province that the family wel- Rapids where she lived out her days, comed at the door. Of him whose miniature she always In his Premier's days, when they wore in a brooch at her throat, Mrs. moved into the stone house, it was Norquay said, thinking of her early Mrs. Norquay who kept John's books married life, "We did not have\much, and Pyles in order for him. She read but our wants were simple. I had and saved much that was printed con - never believed that I could live on cerning the Premier. To the end she fish, as we had to do when the grass- retained her interest in political af- hoppers name and ate everything fairs, which she loved to compare with green. Salt was a scarce thing in the those of the old days. settlement We preserved our meat Of the early days, when she and by drying, not by salting. Sugar was John began farming at High Bluff, scarce, too, and we had no cakes or Mrs. Norquay herself has told of some pies, and we had to ?preserve our ber- of the things required of settlers 70 ries by drying. years ago. "We made potato starch An ardent churchwoman all her life, for our own use; we made our own Mrs. Norquay recalled much of the candles, and in the evening, the wo- history of the first stone church, St. nien baker, the grain and ground it in - Andrew's, at The Rapids. Bishop to querns ready for next morning's Cochrane she knew when she was a breakfast. little girl. The church was conse- "We used to take wheat to one of crated when she was scarce eight, yet the mills to be ground. Sometimes as an old lady she recalled standing for lack of wind, the windmills could In its porch tuen, watching the people not grind, and John Tait's water mill stream down ,.i•om the gallery. at Parkdale, on the creek between St. Along with other children, she had Andrew's and St. Paul's, was in such to wait, did little Elizabeth Setter, for times kept busy." At the McAllister a spoon to eat her dinner with, when house, at St. Andrew's, is still to be the builders of that church came to seen the Norquay quern, or hand mill the nearby settlers for meals. "There for grinding wheat. • British Health --and: Cooking • Sir Geurge Newman, .British Min- ister of Health, has issued his annual report. It is, contrary to what might have been expected, a very encourag- ing document, notes the Montreal Star. Sir George shows that the death -rate fell from 12.3 per 1,000 to 12 per 1,000, and the death -rate of infants under one year from 66 per 1,000 to 65 per 1,000; while, "except in certain localized areas, and in some special and restricted groups," there has been no great excess of sickness, ill -health or physical incapacity attri- buted to unemployment. And this in spite of the fact that the population in the 118 large cities and towns of the country is dense; that hundreds of thousands of that population are compelled to exist in slums that facil- ities for eontracting infection by close community of contact are abounding and expanding." In spite of all these disadvantages, declares Sir George, England has enjoyed for some years "a period of physical health unsurpassed in our history." But, Sir George continue.,, despite the fact that the extraordinary range of good markets, home and overseas, combined with expeditious transport, has brought to English families the material for securing a dietary be- yond the dreams of their forefathers, attractive and nutritious, "we do not use it sufficiently or wisely. We coo. - time many old bad habits in regard to meals, which we permit to become monotonous and stale, badly cooked, unappetising, .untidily served," To this the tourist from overseas has, unfortunately, added his very em- phatic testimony from time to time. It would almost seem as though the English race are healthy in spite of their neglect of certain aids to health. At the same time, Sir George utters a warning about the fortification of foods by artificially added vitamiva. "If," he declares, "a halt is not called to this indiscriminate dosing of foods with vitamins, there is a possibility of a disturbance of the balance of nu- trition which may have wide -reaching effects, and which it is not unreason- able to contemplate with some uneasi- ness." There are, however, certain safeguards which are being called into me. The medical officer of the Health Department of the League of Nations recently testified that he had inspected health conditions in many countries, and found that the differ- ence in England was that they had the medical machinery already avail- able for meeting exceptional circum- stances, and that they were using it. Therein may lie in the final analysis, tl.e real explanation of the nation's otherwise inexplicably ruddy health. Winter Feed for Horses For the idle horse in. winter, or for horses that merely require what may be termed a maintenance ration, "The Feeding of Horses" circular, issued by the Dominion Department of Agri- culture, recommends for every hand - :.ed pounds of the horse's weight a feed of one pound of mixed hay, one pound -of turnips. To this might be added a small feed daily of bran and oats in equal part, Ensilage, although sometimes used in place of turnips and straw, is, not a standard horse feed. The feeding 01 mouldy ensilage is to be guarded against. Some authorities claim that it induces spinal meningitis. Other rations that have been found satis- factory are: (No. 1) grain composed of 3 parts oats and 1 part barley; (No. 2) grain mixture of oats, 3 parts and corn, 1 part. (No 3) grain mixture of oats, 10 parts; bran, 2 parts; oats, 10 parts; bran, 2 parts; oilmeal, 1 part; hay with rations as above outlined. (No. 4) grain mix- ture of oats, 8 parts; bran, 1 part, fed with two green -cured Oat sheaves, and a limited amount of straw. This is a ration particularly adapted to horses on very light winter work in the western provinces. (No. 5) grain mixture of oats, 2 parts; corn, 2 parts; and bran, 2 parts. To this may be added linseed oilmeal; 1 part., or 2ounds of molasses sses daily if the horses are not inclined to relish their grain, or are in a low condition, Household Hints When making a cake by creaming add grated lemon rind (if used) at the beginning of the process to extract its full flavor. Thin rind and clear pale flesh de- note pork which will be tender and of good flavor. For variety serve tomatoes with pork in place of apples, either in sauce or baked whole. Fried apples make a pleasant change with bacon or sausages for breakfast. If a milk pudding becomes scorched on top remove the blackened skin, clean the edge of the dish, beat in ex- tra xtra milk, and return to the oven to finish cooking. Would You? If I thought that a wort] of mine, Perhaps unkind and untrue, Would leave its trace on a loved one's face, I'd never speak it— Would you" w s A theory Is a most comfortable and satisfying thing—up to the point t where it explodes: st ,THE i ,q Mysterious masquerade SYNOPSIS. At a London dance club Kelly Car- stairs meets Roger Harting, Who prem. lees to get her a fob. The following morning Molly is ,stopped by a polioe- man and taken to the station, where ,the is identified by a Mr, and A2i's, Silver as their missing niece, She discovers bshe uaamung is housebein.g Thesed Silvsersadecoy nest in tella Mgolly- that .Major Carstairs her father is re- turning from India, Moly meets het supposed father and they take a fiat in town. Roger Bailing attends a (IIO W given by Molly's father. She uses her loss of memory as explanation og her silence, The real Molly Carstairs Writes demanding money and silence, Major Carstairs discovers that Molly is not the child he left with the Silvers as a baby when her mother died. Re calls on Paul Silver. Molly receives a phone call saying she is wanted at the Silvers and that a Car will be sent fol• her, CHAPTER XXVI. Major Carstairs was the .last per- son Paul Silver expected to see at nearly ten o'clock that night as he opened the door to him. "Sorry to disturb you, Paul," greeted the Ma- jor affably, "but I got back from Paris earlier than I anticipated. Is there anywhere where we can have a lith quiet talk?" "You'd better come up to my of, fice," Silver told him. "We won't be interrupted there," and -ie led the way up the staircase to the first land- ing. Silver switched on the electric fire and pulled out a chair for the Ma- jor. "Cigar?" he asked, flicking open a box that stood on his desk. "No thanks," intimated Carstairs; making no effort to seat himself in the chair Silver's hand indicated. "Well, if you won't consider ae unsociable, I will," said Silver. He selected a cigar and paused, looking about hint. "Where the devil's niy cigar -cutter?" he asked aloud, and, saying this, he whipped open one of the lower drawers and thrust in his hand. Carstairs was staring at the flickers in the polished bowl of the electric fire and he did not see Sil- ver slip a servicable revolver into his pocket. "Ah, here we are!" For a moment Silver sucked at the cigar and studiously contemplated its glowing end. "And how did you find Paris?" he asked fatuously. "I found Paris very well," came the level response from the : Major. "But I didn't come here to discuss Paris, and I rather think you know what I have come about." "Of course," smiled Silver, easily, "didn't you mention it to me"down- stairs the other evening?" "Yes, I did; but thing's have rattbef„ changed since then. What I want to know is: who is the girl you have passed off on to me as Molly?" Silver stared at the Major with wide, incredulous eyes. "Say that -again?" he asked vacu- ously. "Is there any need? .- Now look here, Silver," the Major's voice was metallic, and there was an ominous glint in his eyes, "you know as well. as I do that the girl I have been per- suaded to believe to be Molly is not my daughter. Who she is I care not at all. One of your dupes, I sup- pose. What I want to know, and what I mean to know before I leave this house tonight is where Molly is, and why she was not here when I arrived." "Won't you sit down?" there was an uneasiness in Silver's voice. "I'ni damned if I will. Out with it, where is she?" "I'm afraid, Aldous, old man, you're making a fool of yourself," Silver's tone was oily, condescending. "Just 1•ecaace the girl can't remem- ber things you jump to the conclu- sion that she's not your. daughter; Don't acr. see that you're making a mistake?" • "I see nothing of the kind. I know she is not Molly." "How do you know?" "Because, when Molly was bornI consented to an old ayah ay h we lied• with us at the hill station marking the baby on the shoulder -blade with the sign of The Muskra. It was an indelible mark, too. The girl I have been told is my daughter is innocent of any such mark. How do you ex - lain that, Paul?" Silver felt the beads of perspira- tion on his forehead. That was where he had blundered, but how was he to know the child had been branded by an Indian nurse? "I can only say that the sign must have disappeared," he said, lamely. "That won't do. I am waiting to be told where Molly is. Speak, roan; speak!" The Majcr advanced to. wards Silver, menacingly. "The only Molly 1 know is the girl, I have looked after all these years,'!; Silver protested plausibly. "If you're not satisfied, ask Flora." For a moment Major Carstairs ark• peered to doubt, but it was only for a moment. "I tell you she is not 1y1olly. And, further, I have discovered in Paris that Molly Sarstairs never attended the school you mentioned. They have no record of her. You see, I am quite ell informed. . Wh;,t have- you to ay to that?" "Only that you mast have been to he wrong school," brazened Silver, ill sucking at his cigar. "You're a liar, Silver! A liar and a swindler. Either my daughter Is dead—and if she is you have killed her -or else you have driven her away. But whatever has happened to her you're going to pay. I'm going to give you as hard a flogging as any man has ever had and when I'm fin- ished I'm going straight from here to a certain Inspector Blayton of Scot- land Yard to tell hint a few facts about you I was unable to do when he called on me earlier in the week," Saying this, Major Carstairs pulled from the pocket of his overcoat a short-thonged whip, the plaited lea- ther interwoven with thin steel wire. Silver's face " had gone suddenly Lshen as he instinctively backed ,away from the menacing figure. The mention of Blayton had been the last, straw; something he had not count- ed upon. "You're going to do none of those things, you fool," he hissed, pulling the automatic from his pocket. "You're going to stand over by that desk and do just what I tell you to do. 'you hear?" It was Major Carstairs' turn to be surprised. For a moment he stood staring as if hypnotized at the sight of the gleaming weapon in the man's steady hand. . "Had I known I was dealing with a murderer," he said, quietly, "I would have come similarly prepared; However, as. I never argue with fire- arms, what is the next move?" There was an ironical edge to his voice which infuriated Silver. "The next move, if it is on your part, means your untimely death," intimated Silver, sneeringly. "And it would be as well if you dropped that whip. Drop it straight down on the floor. That's better. Now keep both hands away from your pockets and listen to me. Any departure from my instructions means instant death, and I'm a man of my word. You used that phrase to me many times, haven't you?" "When is this farce going to end?" demanded Carstairs. Silver ignored the question. w"On the desk behind you is a telephone;" he intimated, "you will ring up your flat and tell Molly you are here. You will also tell her that I will be send- ing the car down for her in half an hour." "And what if I refuse?" "I shall telephone her myself— ter , yetu are dead." Without reply Carstairs turned slowly to the instrument on the desk and, 'watching the man all the time out of one corner of his eye, did pre- cisely as he was requested. He had no doubt that he was now dealing with either a. desperate criminal or a luna- tic, and experience had taught hien that compliance was ustfally the best course. Having heard Molly's voice at the other end of the wire he re- placed the receiver carefully on its hook and turned once again to Silver, • Silver did not speak for a moment. Instead he backed slowly towards the door and pressed an electric bell. An instant later Flora Silver enter- ed. There was surprise in her eyes as she saw 'the revolver and Carstairs, but this time she was not hysterical, Flora Silver realized that the crisis was past and for that she was thank- ful. "Fetch Maor Carstairs a whisky and soda," he intimated, and the ac- cented "soda" held a meaning that was particularly plain to the woman. "I axil not in need of stimulant," mentioned the Major, gallantly-. "You will be before the night is out," Silver promised him. Flora Silver returned with the glass which, at her husband's direction, she placed on the desk. "You need not stay," he informed her. "Drink," commanded Silver, brand- ishing the revolver. "1 will give you five seconds in which to empty that glass down your throat." Major Carstairs pondered for a split second. There seemed to • be no `va out. The man must be humor- ed.y mor ed. He lifted the glass to his lips and drank. The whisky tasted bitter, just as he had expected. It was the only way short of cold-blooded murder that Paul Silver could overcome him. In less than three minutes the po •tency of the drug began to manifest "Do you mind if I sit down?" asked Carstairs weakly. "I feel rather light-headed." Silver motioned to the chair and Carstairs slumped heavily ii.to it. The next moment he had passed into drug- ged unconsciousness. Again the electric bell was depress- ed and again Flora Silver made her appearance. "What have..you done with him?" she demed, But Silverandwas not listening, He had pulled the Major's wallet from his pocket and was counting the con- tents. There was no sign of the ne- gotiable securities that had been men t'oned. But there was two one hun dred pound Bank of England note=., and that was some consolation. ISSUE No. 43--'33 CHEWING SACCO You want your money's worth — whether it's a tractor or chewing tobacco you're buying. Ask for Club and get the richer"Mflavour and extra satisfaction this famous plug always gives. IEV:• T T "And now we've got to get the girl," announced. Silver, briskly, and turning to his wife: "You better pack and be ready to quite when I give you the word. It may be tonight and it may be tomorrow, It all depends." (To be concluded.) "Cure" of Lip Cancer Claimed for X -Ray Chicago.—Beneficial effects of X- ray treatment for cancer of the lips were claimed by Dr. Charles L. Mar- tin of Dallas, who told the American Congress of Radiology that 96 per cent. of the victims recovered without other complications. Of 119 patients treated under his direction from 1906 to 1925, Dr. Mar- tin said eleven had cancerous glands in the neck and died, but of the other 108 a total of 104 had remained well without visible evidence of the disease for five years or longer. A recent survey of a similar group from 1925 to 1928 showed forty-one patients out of forty-two alive at the end of five years, one having: died of a recurrence in the neck glands;" he. said. Dr. Martin added that the better results in the second series of cases were probably due to the educational program of the medical profession, urging early treatment. Early treatment of cancers further back in the mouth and throat was very important because they had a great tendency to spread into other tissues, he said. 200 -Pound Girl Suicides New York.—Mary Jane Dane, who was 17 and weighed 200 pounds, killed herself because girls called her "Fatty." It is estimated by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics that in the neigh- borhood of 246,000 persons have been reinstated in employment in Canada since April lst. Sex Equality Not Quite Perfected Toronto.—Although woman has at- tained equality with the male in many spheres, as far as the law is concern- ed she is still a step or so behind in Ontario. I'or instance, she can't sue another woman for alienation of her husband's affections, Mr. Justice J. A. Hope held recently at Osgoode Hall that the law still holds in this province that a man niay sue another man for alienation of hi, wife's affections. 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