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The Huron Expositor, 1931-11-27, Page 3sur " 11EMAT 1E A/►ONY People who save system- atically make fewer needless expenditures and derive satis- faction and comfort in watch- ing bank balances grow. " Money is available when they want it and interest com- pounded half yearly accrues on it. There is a branch of this bank near you. Open a savings account. THE DOMINION BANK ESTABLISHED 1871 A Savings Department at Every Branch 307 'Stomach Troubles That. Are Dangerous (CUT THIS OUT) Some forms of stomach /trouble, if neglected, often lead to dangerous conditions—ulcers or cancers—then, a surgical operation is about the only tope. For this reason, even the most sim- ple stomach ailments .'should be given prompt and careful attention. So, don't neglect acid stomach, sourness, gas or bloating! And don't waste time 'with unknown or unreliable.treat- ments. At the (very first signs of siistress, go to any good drug store and get some pure Bisurated Mag- nesia (powder or tablets). This spe- cial Magnesia Compound is safe and pleasant to take ---quickly, .almost in- stantly, effective and does not act as a laxative. Be sure and ask for BIS- IJRATED Magnesia for stomach trou- bles only. World's Champion Fraud Suicided Near Toronto There 'must be readers who remem- ber something of the extraordinary eareer of Lord Gordon -Gordon, which ended tragically in the outskirts of Toronto some fifty-eight yearns ago. If so, we wonder why they have not come rnunicated with us before, instead of leaving us to come across the story in a book of reminiscences by William A. Croffut, an American newspaper- man and author, ' •Lord , Gordon -Gor- don was the most magnificent swind- ler we have_ ever heard of, An illeg- itimate son•of obscure parents, he ar- rived in the United States and in a few months was exerting greater authority than any man in Wall street, 'perhaps than any man in pub- lic life. The capital which he requir- ed to stage his majestic impersonation was the proceeds of a jewel robbery in Edinburgh, and he went to the United States to escape the British po- lice. Finally, to avoid arrest, he blew his brains out in a cottage near Toronto. With cash amounting to $40,000, he turned up in Minneapolis in 1871. Be announced himself as Lord Gor- don -Gordon, heir' to the great Earls, of Gordon, and a property -holder whose income was something like a million dollars a year. He was equip- ped with letters of introduction from distinguished Englishmen and Scotch - men, which he had forged. He was attended by a valet who appeared in various uniforms, while Lord Gordon - Gordon himself had a wardrobe whose richness and variety was such as never had gladdened the eyes of the people of Minnesota. He was din- ed and ,banquetted, receiving all at- tentions with languor and a hint of superciliousness which made his musts more assiduous than ever. He said that.his reason for visiting Minnesota was that he intended to buy some millions of acres of land upon which Ire would establish hundreds of Scotch families who were then living on his ,estates. This was at a time When the Northern Pacific Ran -read was ;slowly pushing westward, hampered for funds, but plentifully endowed with land. The land agent of the railroad iu►- duced 'Lord Gordon -Gordon to be- come its guest for a couple of months while he selected the land. he wanjed, and for several weeks he ;travelled as if he had been the Prince of Wales, living on the fat of the land, and pot spending a cent. Fruit was imported for him from Mexico, wines and liqueurs from Eur. ope. After tentatively selecting some millions of acres he returned to Min- neapolis, quietly withdrew the $40,000 he had deposited in the bank and left for New York. At that time the bat- tle for control of the Erie Railroad was on, and Lord ,Gordon -Gordon caused it to be known that he and his Scottish friends were the largest hold- ers ofl stock. The first distinguished man on whom he imposed was Horace Greeley, the most influential editor of his day. Greeley introduced him to Col, Thomas A. Scott, vice-president of the Pennsylvania, at the time the most important railroad manin the world. It is recorded that when these gentlemen came to call on Lord Gor- don -Gordon he kept them waiting an hour before receiving them. Jay Gould, who was then presi- dent of the Erie, sought an interview with him and after great difficulty was able to secure it. Lord Gordon - Gordon let Gould know that he dis- trusted him, and also that as repre- sentative of the British stockholders he was in a„posittion to vote Gould out of the Erie 'and reorganize it. Gould, one of the shrewdest men of his time, was so impressed by this faker that he actually gave him cash and securities amounting to about a million dollars to prove that he was on the level. In order further to show that he was heart and'•soul in favor of reorganiza- tion of the Erie and its return to the shareholders, he gave Lord Gordon - Gordon his resignation as president. Lord 'Gordon -Gordon received the res- ignation but promised not to act on it immediately. Then incautiously he tried to sell some shares that Gould had given him, and this aroused sus- picion. Gould, with knees trembling for fear he was committing lese majeste, took legal action. for the re- covery of his property. The case came before a judge who was on the point of dismissing it and apologizing to Lord Gordon -Gordon when cables came from England exposing him as a faker. He fled. He was discovered located in Win- nipeg, and a band of Minneapolis people who had been swindled by him organized a posse which crossed the the border, seized Lord Gordon -Gor- don and carried him into Minnesota. But a few miles across the frontier another party, made up of Lord Gor- don -Gordon's Canadian friends, over- took the Americans, rescued their prisoner, and returned to Winnipeg with several of them. They' were cast into prison, and an international inci- dent developed, which for a (time threatened to end in an armed clash between' Minnesota and Manitoba. But Sir John Macdonald intervened by permitting the Americans their liber- ty on bail. In the meantime Lord Gordon -Gordon came east. There was 'till outstanding a reward of $25,000 which Jay Gould had offered' for his apprehension, and this stimulated pri- vate detectives, who, armed .' with search warrants, .finally ran their man down near. Toronto. . He surrendered at discretion and was given permie .1 sion to see a lawyer, who told him that he must undoubtedly appear be- fore a court in that city. Excusing' himself for a moment from his cap- tors he entered another room, drew a revolver and shot himself dead. • A Page From "Life” A well known St. Louis golfer is asking divorce, charging.desertion. We understand he has looked everywhere More delicious More nourishing wcic' F)UAKER ATS Ooellcs In 21/2 minute& after.. the • water, belle yea iehr4R�� is for bis e/ # *".a iio3p� P medical report.'shows ihsalxety', .i decreasing, 'his MAY ibe dna to, the fact that many pe sons who ware cont sidered crazy several years ago are now able to smile and say, 'X • told you so," * * * ,Illinois auto license plates for 1982 will be orange and blue, the .colors of the state university, They were chosen in preference to 'sleek and blue, the colors of the state's pedestrians. * * * A! mic'higan couple who named their fourteenth child "Finis" about two years ago were recently blessed with twins. We suggest that the twins be chris- tened ''Post" and "Script" * * * Reported engaged to an actress he met on a venation journey, James Stillman said, '"Getting married is not my idea of a holiday." There is an old maxim about marrying in haste and repenting at work. * * * " At a garage fire in Philadelphia more than 200 autos burned. Many families lost everything they had. * ,1c * An eminent British biologist says our bodies are but peripatetic brew- eries. If this reaches the "Timid Soul" he'lI starve for fear of being padlocked. * * "You spent thirty thousand bucks to equip a speakeasy? Why, your fixtures shouldn't have cost more than six hundred. "I know. But it wasn't the fix- tures; it was the fixings!" ,* * * "Generals will fight the next war simply 'by pushing buttons," says a writer. Wasn't that how they fought the last one? * * * The drive against New York gang- sters is halving some success. Many of the gangsters are so seared they are shooting• only grown bystanders. k * * Atlantic City police refused to in- terfere with Mae West's new play "The Constant Sinner." We under- stand Miss West will appeal. * **. "Civilization is under construction," says an editorial. Many of us have noticed that we proceed at our own risk. * * * Several Hollywood assistant direc- tors have been imported from Russia. Wonder if they have a five-year plan. Dogs As Eyes For the Blind The blind man's cane has come to life. It has grown four strong legs, a large, furry body, keen eyes, sen- sitive nose, and an almost human in- telligence. It goes by the name of "Dog." History has seen the dog running fearlessly through shell fire to deliv- er messages, or crawling courageously through blinding rivers of snow to bring aid to the mountain climber. He has been seen guarding the property of his master at the risk of his life, and boldly helping police to capture desperate criminals. And now we find this friend of man intelligently leading blind human beings through traffle, around obstacles, so that his .master can go almost anywhere at all as though he could see perfectly. In any large city with its busy streets, its crowds of heedless pedes- trians, its automobiles, trucks and trolley cars, the dog's task is far from being an easy one. Yet there is' no case on record where such a dog has failed. The German shepherd dog is invar- iably the breed chosen for the work. He has a splendid character, that makes him well suited to his task, and a natural intelligence surpassing many other breeds. Physical make- up, too, points to this breed as the ideal one for the purpose. The fe- male makes a better guide since she is less easily distracted; but the male is sometimes used as effectively. Some of the dogs in use here are imported from Germany, or from Switzerland. Several dogs are sent to this country every year. They must' be retrained, however, so that they may become accustomed to the Amer- ican traffic conditions. They must al- so be taught to understand commands in English, for they have been trained in German. The first period of training takes from five weeks to three months, dur- ing which time the dog is taught to obey three simple Commands: "For- ward!" "Right," and "Left!" She is also taught to pick up any object her master may have dropped. Having mastered the simple commands, she is taught her most difficult work: crossing a roadway. The man being led holds a special harness of rein- forced leather so that he can feel the deg's slightest pause or motion. As they come to the curls; she stops and sits down. Unfortunately, no one has yet suc- ceeded in training any of these dogs to understand the red and green traf- fic signal lights. Instead, the dog watches the passing autos, and under- stands that when traffic has stopped mbving, it is safe to proceed. She then tugs her harness. When the blind man judges it is time, and feels the tug on the harness, he gives the command, "Forward!" and they begin the trip across the roadway. Should the master give the command, "For- ward!" when the dog sees traffic is still against him, she will refuse to obey, and will do her best to keep him 'back should be attempt to cross. While they are crossing the street, the animal is pilot. At the upcurb, the dog pauses a moment and then goes on. Once on the sidewalk, the animal stops short, waiting for the command to go forward, right, or left. • The animal's keen sense of smell is often of ' neat help. g p When one place is visited "often, she gets to know how to get to "the butcher's," or elven "the shops" where her master works. Once they have arrived at their destination, t"lie dog is told to he down!"This' she does, and continues to do, until another command is given. When the trainer thinks the dog! can do all these things, he tests her over a period of four days by blind- ,seeleeS a si 144ili `lxxxi7lpelir ri ' :' i it pass " thhP 00 luat1oxr the >Ta end to 'lie hadod; avar . to l;ier ,xastar; . > he dug axed .def hew, xaaater - th ia' are t'alnedt: 1; hr gether, livery dad `dor about three w�eelks, tlxa...trarner, ,•plata them through their paces, teacinag the master what. the dog% signals Mean, and what the, dog can do for him. "Soon they 'he- wn* thoroughly orientated, and the' trainer ean leave them. His work is finished, -and the dog's career is be- gun -Agencies which are interested in helping the blind are doing worthy work .in giving such dogs to deserv- ing persons, The New York Insti- tute for the Blind, for example, has already distributed about !a dozier. blind -leaders, and others are now in training. It costs about three hun- dred dollars to purchase such a dog, import her from .Europe, and board her during her short period of train- ing. The remarkable thing about all this is that to -day a blind man can go out on the street, run his newatand, or candy store, or take long walks, all in perfect safety. Just a short time ago a.blind university student went to Switzerland, where a dog had been trained for him, and then returned to his home in America ntibh only the dog as his guide. Added to the protection which the dog gives her master is the sense of comfort and companionship. She is always to be depended upon—faith- ful, lovable, intelligent, ready- for fun or serious business. 'In serving as eyes for the blind she is proving again that she is man's best friend. Many Tastes In Toast Tastes in toast are widely diversi- fied—some like the dripping buttery kind, while other persons prefer the British type which seems more on the nature of a small hard tile than food. Of this Iatter, Melba toast is becoming more and more popular, taken at luncheons with salads. It is easy to make, requiring only a slow, even ;browning of thin pieces which are invariably served dry. It is a far cry, too, from the Eng- lish toasting fork standing along ev- ery hearth of doals, to the electric automatic toaster which literally thinks for itself, and•which will toast well-done, medium, or little browned, according to the wish of the eater. Some form of toaster is standard equipment at every table and what is known as a Sandwich toaster is gain- ing vogue also. Thea latter is ideal for the more hearty type of hot sand- wich and is now made in sizes and models suitable for the home table. Cinnamon Toast. Remove crusts from bread slices and cut each slice crosswise into three fingers. Toast. Butter each piece generously and sprinkle with a mix- ture of powdered sugar and cinnamon. Place in a hot oven for one minute and serve immediately. Anchovy Paste Toast. Use tube of anchovy paste or but- ter. Cut bread into thin strips and toast. Spread with paste and return to hot oven for a minute to become very hot. Serve at once. Melba Toast. Cut stale bread very thin. Place on a pan in hot oven for about five minutes, or until bread becomes even light .brown and curls at the edges. Serve with soups or salads. Toast Croutons. Cut stale bread into half-inch strips, then into dice, without crusts. Toast or saute in skillet greased with butter, or toast on electric sandwich toaster. Serve -with all cream or puree types of soups. Croustades. Cut stale bread into sli s three inches square and trim crusts. Saute on greased sandwich toaster, on both sid Fill with CS any creamed a d e s fish, or other mixture. gg Toast Points. Use stale bread, about quarter -inch slices, without crusts. Toast on both sides, butter on one side, and use with creaaned and other dishes, letting some of the toast show. Or use the toast cut in triangles merely as garnish. Cream Toast. Cut bread slices into neat squares, without crusts and toast on both sides. Butter generously and keep hot. Heat rich milk to scald, 'but do not boil. Season with salt. Place in deep dish and pour hot milk over. Serve immediately. When Ontario First Fought Drink Demon Undoubtedly the best documented pamphlet which we have ever seen is that relating to pioneer drinking habits and the rise of the temperance agitation in Upper Canada prior to 1840. It contains sixteen and a half pages of narrative and no fewer than 123 references, in addition to a biblio- graphy of four pages. Certainly here is plenty of warrant for any asser- tions made by the writers, Rev. M. A. Garland, MA., and J. J. Talman, M.A., Ph.D. But even with this formidable arsenal of facts at their disposal the writers are content to ten a simple story without bias, and with a scrup- ulousness rare indeed on the part of writers who touch on the subject of intemperance. In other words, their work has 'been perfectly done and no- body need try to do it over again. The pamphlet constitutes an invalu- able source book for those interested in the social habits of the period. There can be little doubt that from the( time of the settlement of Upper Canada until far into the Nineteenth Century intemperance was the great- est a nese of the communities. Drink- ing halo -its had beer brought by the pioneers from their country of origin wherever it may have been, and undoubtedly they were stimula- ted and debased by the neve enrviron- ment. The backwoodsman sought to dispel his loneliness by libations; and when there was a gathering such as a raising bee liquor flowed like -water, 1 For Those Who Must Early for Distant Frien OUR recent 25th Anniversary' Sale cleared our stocks beyond our greatest expect- ations. To -day we offer you for your Christ- mas buying all new stock at new low prices. You will have no difficulty in making a sat- isfactory selection. We never had such a de- lightful array of new and appropriate Christ- mas gifts, and the new prices will also sur- prise and delight you. Every gift4will be en- closed in a pretty box. We will be pleased to tie up -your parcels ready for Postal or Ex- press Office without extra cost. MAY WE SERVE YOU? Stewart ro s, Seaforth for people were so glad to see other people that they had a drink or two on the head of it, and the hospitality of the man whose barn was being raised or whose crop was being garn- b.r- and expression in. the circula- tion of the whiskey jug. Brawls and even murders were not uncommon re- sults of these gatherings, forr it was a day when men took pride in their strength and spirit and were anxious of an opportunity to match them a- gainst the prowess of all whom they might meet. The main roads of the province were so bad that there were inns scattered at intervals oft perhaps not more than a mile apart on the chief highways. Liquor was cheap. Locally produced and untaxed it sold for half a dollar a gallon, and at the inns for three or four cents a man could drink as much as he pleased. In some communities it became also a medium of exchange. The distiller often lack- ed cash and the settler exchanged his grain for whiskey, and in return sold the whiskey to the inn keeper. In many families liquor was consumed at every meal and even given to chil- dren, in the hope, no doubt, that they would also grow up to be hardy pioneers with hairy ears. From the highest to the lowest, everybody drank, the only difference being in the quality of the drink consumed and the amount. The war of 1812 is credited with playing a part in the degradation of many of the settlers Who when they returned to their neglected farms found themselves un- fitted to faee once more the hard- ships necessary to give thetas economic independence and sank into habits of intemperance, thus becoming the first Canadian bar flies of which we have any record.' At the time there was no prohibition sentiment in the country. Nobody thought it was wrong to drink 'but ever** observant person noted the harm wrought by excessive indulgence. The United States was in a more advanced stage of civilization than Canada. In most parts of the coun- try the pioneering work had been done, and perhaps the evils of in- temperance had been longer under scrutiny there. In any event it was in the United States that the early tenvperance societies sprang up and it was natural that they should exert an influence across the 'border. What seems to have been the first American temperance society was formed in Virginia in 180'/ •and a few years later ''American temperance lec- turers were visiting Canada. But the first society was formed in Lower Canada and it is curious to learn that in these earlier years .Nfontreal was the headquarters of temperance sen- timent. These pioneer societies were formed for the purpose of encourag- ing the members to be temperate and also to set an example of sobriety to others, It was common for the mem- bers to pledge themselves to drink no mo e t an a minimum of liquor. One soci ty et this minimum at a pint a day. ter this was reduced y h a to half a pint. The first temperance society in Upper Canada was formed in Bastard Township in the Johnstown district in 1828, and the first total abstinence society in Canada at St. Catharines in 1885. Gradually 'the ideal of total abstinence took the place of tem- perance and in turn aimed at the ideal of prohibition. Most of the churches were lukewarm in the be- ginning, but those churches which looked to the United States for their leadership, such, for instance, as the Methodist Episcopal Cluirch, became rallying centres for the new move- ment. It is interesting to note, in the words of the authors, that al- most from the first the societies were divided on the merits of the "old" and the "new" pledge. The old pledge was against the use of spirit- uous liquors only, while permitting beer and wine. The new pledge re- garded all intoxicants as equally ac- cursed, and as we see it is the ideals of the new pledge which have come down to us through the various pro- hibition societies. Appeals were made to children who were taught to lisp total abstinence doggerel before they understood the weeds. Women were called upon to tern their backs on all tipplers, and 'adopting the slogan. "The lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine," they did so unanimously with the result that we to -day are enjoying the blessing of the Liquor Control Board. •s - New Word Lore In Oxford Find In a subterraneon passage connect- ing with St. John l aptist College, Ox- ford, England, valuable documents have been discovered which strength- en the eonjunetur.e that Shakespeare may have received this inspiration for "The Tempest" from the account of one Strachey, who related the ship- wrecking and sojourn of Sir George Somers and hiscrew, on what are now known as the sneblessed (Ber- muda Islands. .Somers was marooned there in 11609. The islands, whi'eh are to -day the first southbound port of call of Can- adian National Steamship liners, were at first called Somers islands. By some mistake the name was associated with the word "summer," probably because of the summer-like winter climate of Bermuda. In an early map by Nor- wood, Bermuda is actually called Aestivae Insulae, the Latin for Sum- mer Islands. A British Syndicate was formed to exploit the possibilities of Bermuda, particularly the whale -fishing oppor- tunities. It bore the ponderous name, "The Adventurers in the Whalefish- ing in the Sourer Islands." Later Bermuda was controlled by another wondrously named company. "The Governor and Company of the City of London for the Plantation of the Somers Islands." Then 'Bermuda fell into the hand(•'` of a company concerned with the col- onization of what is known as the State of Virginia.' One entry in the ancient documents refers to the ne- cessity "for transporting a hundred maids to Virginia to be made wives." Quaint terminology characterises the 'papers found. They appear to the actual minutes of meetings, minutes taken down on a quire of foolscaps by the secretary, or scribe, of the com- pany, one Samuel 'Smith. Remote control was frowned upon. Witness: "Mr. Porient Trott pro- pounded to the Board that whereas the design of advancing the whale fish- ing was retarded and prejudiced by being managed in such hands as did not, neither could attend that affair . to appoint a committee who could and would handle the whole bus- iness, both here in England and in the Sommer Islands. It is awful to contemplate that the creed, art for art's sake, of the "aesth- tic 'nineties" should have beeome mass production in the "uncsmmercial thirties."—Mr. C. R. W. Nevinson. Stock markets are up bo their old tricks. A forward handspring fol- lowed by a back somersault.--'ICitch- ener Record. Raw silk consumption in the United States during October was far above September figures. The worms are turning.—Border Cities Star. "Life teaches us that a'bs'olnte li'ly- erty •is impossible, that the fulfllralent of all desires is unattainable, that we must practise the e aMt of .giving t g,► William Lyon Melee. iWe had a hunch husbands were 13bt_, ing in a false paradise. Tresses tiWb button up the bask are aon9iinie again2-4Border Cities Star, i(�V dYfiat._