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A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City su ks 1he Oshawa Daily Retormer OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1928 The Oshawa Daily Times \ TEN PAGES "LIFE DRAMATIC SCENES AS FIRE DESTROYS HULL HOSPITAL Nun Fatally Burned -- Fires men Injured--Many Deeds of Heroism 10 Cents a Week; '2 Cents a Copy. rublishea at Ushawa Unt, Lanes, &very Day Except Sundays and Public Honwaye HUSBAND SHOOTS WIFE, TAKES OWN DISABLED SHIPS |RECOVERY ASSURED|PANTS BURGLAR Police Called to Scere AVOID DISASTER, King George's Condition is Reassuring and Con- GOES DOWN WITH of Toronto Tr agedy by N ARROW M ARGIN fidence Grows That He Will Win the Fight BLOW T0 THE J AW Ch i 1dr en of C oupl e Against Disease--Illlness Taking Its Normal Vessels With Thirty - nine Course--His Majesty Making Progress Physical Instructor in St. Believe Deaths of Marguer- FEAR THREE LOST Aboard in North Pacific, (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Catharines Fells Intruder ite and John Williamson a CROSSING RIVER Reported Safe and Calls Police Case of Murder and Sui- IN SMALL BOAT VOL. 3--NO, 148 I Wife is Forced to Wear Long Skirts, ( Wants Divorce Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 20 Superior Judge Fleming Mon- day took with him for delib- eration over the holidays the question of whether a, hus- band's insistence upon regu- lating the length of his wife's skirts consistutes cruelty, Mrs, Ruth B. Howland, su- ing Lee Howland for divorce, (By Canadian Press) London, Dec, 26,--Confidence grew today that King a George's recovery was assured although the path to health 4 : (By Associated Press) cide -- Wife Found Dead Seattle, Wash., Dec 26,--Wire- less advices to the coastguard cuf- ter, Unatga today indicated that two disabled vessels in the North Pacific, which, for several days have been staving off disaster bv a narrow margin, had heen saved, Thirty-nine persons are aboard the two ships, Reports said the tug Roosevelt had heen towed to the lee of Cape Stelias after a hard fight and the other vessel, the Starr, with 23 persons aboard, was being held off Wessel's Reff, Alas- ka while the steamer Northwestern stood by. J DYING GIRL TEL OF DETENTION IN HOME AT WINDSOR 'Mortally Injured in Auto Accident After Escape from House. (By Canadian Press) Windsor, Ont., Dec. 26.--Three inquests. were ordered to open to- . day into Christmas automobile fatalities in Windsor and western Ontario, Gordon Robinson, Walk- erville, was found dead on the road, Gilbert Veighey was hit by a train while driving over a cross- ing, and Kathleen Howlett, aged 18, Woodstock, was fatally injured when the car in which she was riding was ditched near Tilbury, Before she died she told of being locked in a room in a house in Windsor and escaping to Detroit, where she met James and Harold Balloid who were giving her a lift to Woodstock. Dies in Hospital Tilbury, Dee. 26.--Kathleen Howelett, aged 18, of 334 Welling- ton street, Woodstock, died in ' Chatham Hospital Tuesday after- noon as a result of injuries receiv- ed in an auto wreck about ten miles west of Tilbury at 3 o'clock in the morning. Miss Howelett was re- turning to her home from Windsor with Harold and James Balloid, 539 Haid avenue, Detroit, who were going to Toronto to spend Christmas with relatives, James Balloid was driving, Meeting blinding headlights, they swerved off the road and crashed into. the ditch and rolled over twice, wreck- ing the car badly, The three occu- pants got out through the roof and were brought to Cowley's Garage early yesterday morning by passing motorists. Dr. H. McColl was sum- moned and dressed the minor wounds of the two men and rend- ered aid to Miss Howelett, who did mot appear to be seriously hurt, The three injured remained in the garage until 8 o'clock, when .they walked down to a hotel where they rested. Imprisoned, She Says The two men returnsgd to De- troit at noon, and Miss Howelett was taken to Chatham General Hospital, as she appeared to be suffering frome internal injuries. Two hours later she passed away. Before her death the girl told Dr. MeColl that she arrived in Wind- sor from Woodstock in response to an advertisement for a housekeep- er. When she arrived there she did not like the appearance of things, as she was asked to take a drink of liquor, and when she re- ing a normal course. a fairly restful Christmas day. family except two sisters of the King, Queen Maud, of Norway, and Princess Louise, celebrated Christmas at Buckingham Pal- ace, Queen Mary and her children paid brief visits to the bed- room and saw the King during the day. Buckingham Palace, public the cheerful : ews that the royal patient had passed a restful day and shown the local condition of the diseased lung. Maintenance of strength was also reported, indicaling that the general condition of the King was at least holding its own despite the long siege of illness. except two Queen Maud of Norway, Princess Roya, were at the palace participating in the homely family pleasures incident They attended divine service in the morning and then all lunched to- gether with the excepiion of the Prince of Wales, the 250,000 who had found themselves "'every- thing gone and nothing left to sell," pictured the state of destitution of many of their families. might be long and strewn with difficulties. The latest informa- tion on the King's condition was reassuring, The fact that only one bulletin was now being issued daily was held to be a good sign in that it implied his illness was tak- The King was announced to have spent All members of the Royal Making Progress London, Dec, 26,--It was stated in authoritative circles this morn- ing that there provement in the King's condition, and that he make very slow progress, was a slight im- was continuing to Had Good Christmas London, Dec, 26.--Christmas proved a good day for the King in his progress toward recovery and a happy day for his united family which rejoiced with the nation in the steady continued improvement of the sovereign, The bulletin of the 'physicians at gave to the improvement in Brief Bulletin The brief bulletif, the only one of the day, said, "The King has passed a quiet day, the local con- dition is strength is maintained, The next bulletin will evening." Majesty's regular physicians, Stanley Hewett, Penn, and by his surgeon, Sir Hugh Rigby. Newspapers were not pub- lished today nor will they be on Boxing Day, tomorrow. The bulletin was therefore posted in the win- dows of post-offices having telegraph stations and it was alo broadcast by radio, improving and the be issued tomorrow It was signed by His Sir Lord Dawson of in all towns All members of the royal family, sisters of the King, and the of the season. Prince Broadcasts Appeal The heir to the British throne left the palace to make and appeal by radio in behalf of unemployed subjects who are suffering distress as the result of the closing of the mines. The Prince's appeal in behalf of unemployed miners, He told of small boys going to school with only a jersey between their backs and the cold air while their liitle sisters were practically without shoes and stockings. some families, he said, "the mother does not go out until the daughter comes home for the simple reason that the omly dress is joint prop- erty." In "May I make one practical suggestion? It is that mo Christ- mas gathering to which I have been speaking should break up without everyone right here and now mus- tering some concrete help for the fund. One person in the party can start the ball rolling. Do this to- night and I feel sure that for the fused she was locked in 2a room, [HEHE 234 of the evening you will She managed to escape, and she met in the street Harold Balloid, whom she knew, and, as he and his brother were going to drive to Tor- onto, she asked them for a ride back to her home. : uest mot Ordered be animated more than you were before with the. real Christmas. Good night, everybody." spirit of z EUROPEANS ARE Chatham, Dee. 26.--No Jadiest | has been ordered into the death of Kathleen Howelett, the Woodstock youmg woman who died in fhe General Hospital here from injur- fes sustained in an auto accident mear Tilbury early Tuesday. This was stated following an investiga- tion by coroner Dr. T. L. McRitchie. PASTOR ACTOR MAKES LAST BOW (By Canadian Press) Los Angeles, Dec. 26.--Fred C. Thompson, screem actor, featured in western roles. died last might. He was an ordained pastor in Ney- ada and a chaplain during the war, Thompson often said he entered the movies because he felt he could EVACVATER FROM ISOLATED CITY British Aeroplanes Take Ger- mans and French from City of Kabul (Cable Service To The Times By i Press Camadian ) Peshawar, India, Dec. 26.--Mem-~ bers of 20 European families were evacuated on Christmas Day from Kabul, military aeroplanes, including rela- Afghanistan, by . Britisn deliver as sreat a message through i%es of the French minister and of clean, whol some films, as through. the pulpit, French and German professors and engineers, BOXING DAY HAS (By Canadian Press) St, Catharines Dec, 26,--A man who gave the names of John Moore and John Lawrence, and who claims to be the pants burglar from Hamilton, made the mistake of attempting to burglarize the home of a physical instructor here, Christmas eve, and received a blow on the jaw which put him out till the police arrived, Captain Ralph Snetsinger, for- mer physical instructor at the pub- lic schools, found a man in his house, where he was having a par- ty, In police court this morning LITTLE CHEER FOR THE BRITISH PEOPLE (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Dec, 26--England today is celebrating Boxing Day but leaden skies and an incessant drizzle of rain made outdoor amusements unpopu- lar, Holiday crowds jammed the theatres or spent the day within doors, the man was remanded for a week while his record will be investigat- Some silverware was found in his pockets, MURDER, SUICIDE, IS GRUESOME TALE ed. PETERBORO MAN I KILLED WHEN Skids Into Ditch on Highway (By Canadian Press) Peterboro, Ont., Dee. city, was killed way two miles from here which Reynolds: was while making a turn. companions escaped injury. hospital. Inquest Ordered fering from' a dislocated hip, and two children was been ordered. MANITOBA FATALITIES (By Canadian Press) accidents. Dmtritrick, accident here, Company. an automobile, INDIA'S STATUS Canadian Press) CAR HITS BOULDER Two Others Injured as Car 26.--Ar thur R. Reynolds, aged 32, of thiy and two others were injured today when two auto- mobiles skidded on the icy high- The car driving struck a boulder at the roadside His three The driver of the second car applied the brakes too quickly and went inte the ditch. The occupants are in the Fred Hepburn, Sutton West, is suf- William Broume from head wounds, Reynolds, who is survived by a wife dead when taken from the car. An inquest has Winnipeg, Man., Dee. 26.--Two men are dead and three are in the hospital as the result of Yuletide a section man, was killed by a speeder when struck by a train near Elma, George Nelson was killed in an automobile At Selkirk, Martin Magnusson and Donald McLeod were scalded when plunged into a vat containing straw mash at the plant of the Canadian Insulation Waiter Millar, aged 5, was injured when struck down by (Cable Service To The Times By Calcutta, India, Dec. 26.--Fe't- governing Dominion status for In- dia rather than complete independ- ence, was the policy urged on the All-Indian and Meulim League at the opening session here today by the President, Marara-Jah Mahu- mudabada. His Catship Had Merry Christmas - on Home Brew Beer _ An Oshawa Tom cat en- joyed a Christmas "jag" yes- terday. One resident left a pint bottle of home brew sit- ting on the kitchen floor. It worked--It kept working-- Finally, the cork blew. out. His catship, a healthy speci- men, observed the strange "milk" on the floor, and, a sample proving tasty, licked up the whole pint. And then, poor kitty--He tried to walk, but a side s was all he could master. tried to talk, but a hoarse gurgle was all that would come. He tried to look at his master for pity. but his eyes kept going around in circles. So did the room about hini. Finally, a good map set him to rights and today, with His Catship, is just the day after the might before. FROM ALBERTA Woman Slain and Decapi- tated, Man Shot May Die, Killer Takes Own Life (By Canadian Press) Edmonton, Alta., Dec, 26.--Two persons are dead and a third is now fn the hospital at St, Paul, Alta., and may die, in one of the most gruesome murder and sui- cide tragedies ever reported to the Alberta police. Mrs, Hyraska, or "Kruska,'"', aged 28, living some six mils from Lafond, Alta., was murdered at her home and then" decapitated by Harry Ewaschuk, aged 55, between 2 and 3 a.m. this morning. John Triska, aged 22, visited at his home by the slayer, after Mrs. Hyraska's mur- der, was shot in the leg and may die. Returning home, Ewaschuk told his wife what he had doné and' then committed suicide, CHRISTMAS DAY SPENT QUIETLY WITHIN THE CITY Police Find Spirit of the Day Well Observed--Curlers Open Season Following, perhaps, the ideal of the first Christmas, "Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Men," resi- dents of Oshawa spent yesterday quietly. Even the police and fire departments were allowed to spend the day in peace, there being no fire calls and very few demands for police attention. The Roman Catholics of the city attended their usual midnight mass as the first function of Christmas Day, with other services during the morning. The Anglican churches also celebrated with communion at 8.30 and 10. o'clock, special Christ- {Mas music being provided. Curling Members of the Oshawa Carli Club celebrated the day by the i auguration of curling on their new artifi-ial jee surface. The Mason Trophy, 2 new cup, donated by F. L. Mason, and put up for its first competition this year, was the chief subject of interest of the day. The artificial ice plant has been in op- eration a little over a month, but the rink has been used for skating, and this is the first opportunity the curlers have had to try out the new system. Motoring Motoring parties were in evi- dence entering and leaving the city on every road. as the great home- coming day of the year was ecele- brated. Although several minor accidents were reported mear the city. no serious mishaps oceurred in this vieinity to mar the festive occasion. FLU IN TORONTO (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Dec. 26. -- The death list of influenza victime fin Toron- to increased by seven over the holiday, six deaths peing reported over might. They included Lieut.- Col. J. A. Allen. whose wife and Other members of the family, are also ill; Winston Stewart, aged |2 1-2, died Christmas Day. There were ro more admissions to the Toronto General Hospital, but oth- i er hospitals reported fresh cases. said her husband made her wear her long skirts when fashion indicated otherwise, and that it was cruelty inas- much as it caused her "to be an object of ridicule" in these modern days, ; "He made me wear skirts down to my ankles," Mrs, Howland told the court, "And you wanted to wear them to your knees," said the judge, ; "Yes, your honor, I did" "Was that cruelty?" quer- ied the court, ently having called his three young sons from their sleep, John William- son ,aged 36, shot his wife Mar- guerite some time in the night and then committed suicide. The bod- ies of the two were found by the police on a bed early today. The police were called to the home hy two sons, John, Alex, aged six, Bullet Wounds in Head- (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Dec, 26.--After appar- aged eight and of this village have since Monday when they attempted to cross the St. i i a rowboat equipped with an outboard motor. They are Aloon Pettit, aged 18; Lawrence Ingerson, aged 18, and parties have been patrolling the river and searching islands but no trace of the boat or youths has been found. (By Canadian Press) Clayton, N.Y., Dec. 26.--Threc men been missing Lawrence river in Arthur Anderson, aged 20. Search quest was death of ied from burns sustained when sh § ae attempted to fight a fire in the Sace red Heart Hospital, Hull, yesterday morning, left in the pockets down the laundry friction. mated at jured in the fire, Captain Z, LeBlanc, deputy chief 'Emile Bond and Miss Jeanette David are making satisface tory progress, Ottawa, Ont, Dec, 26--~An ine opened today into the Rev. Sister Cecile, who Fire blaze was started officials think the by matches being of clothing going chute, ignited b Property damage is estie $75,000 Three others ine "It was to me," replied Mrs, Howland, ; Judge Fleming said he would give the matter delib- eration, MAN ARRESTED IN OSHAWA HELD FOR SEVERAL THEFTS J. Williams Stole Motor Cars, Gasoline, Tools and Over- coat--Held in Peterboro Peterboro, Dec. 26.--J. Williams alias Walter Bernard, alias John Parks, with a record that includes sentences in the Kingston Peniten- tiary totalling over seven years, has been brought back frome Oshawa, where he had been arrested early Saturday morning after having stolen the motor car of Vietor Young, of Young's Point, from the market square in this city on Fri- day night. He was remanded for one week when he appeared before Magistrate O. A. Langley Monday. A more detailed search of his ree ord will be made. Hectic Career Chief of Police Newhall traced Williams' career during the past week--a decidedly hectic one. Wil- liams left Toronto on Thursday, driving a stolen motor car with a Quebee license number 26-678. Coming by way of Newcastle, he broke into a garage at the rear of Britton's store there and stole a robe. an overcoat and a kit of Hud- son-Essex tools. Arriving in Peter- boro early on Friday morning, he loafed through the day. Mean- while Victor Young arrived in the city and left his car on the market. Identifies Overcoat Williams stole the car, and en route to Oshawa, again stopped at Newcastle. This time he entered Britton's stere, which was open for business, and there aroused the suspicions of Mr. Britton, who on closer inspection discovered that his suspicious customer was wear- ing the stolen overcoat. Britton went into another room, secured a revolver, and Williams bolted. The storekeeper, not to be outdone, gave chase in another car, but lost his prospective quarry somewhere between Newcastle and Bowman- ville. The mext heard of Williams, he was under arrest in Oshawa, an officer having found it necessary to fire twice before taking him into custody. At Bowmanville Chief Newhall, Detective Serg- eant Meagher and Provincial Con- stable Thompson, going to Oshawa to escort Williams back to Peter- boro, learned that a garage in the west end of Bowmanville, had been broken into and a large quantity of gasoli tol The stolen auto, driven by Williams, was found to be well supplied with a reserve supply, carried in a large milk can. Williams at first denied all knowledge of these offences, but later admitted being guilty of the string of offences. BODIES RECOVERED ian Press) (By Canadian Midland, Dec. 26--The bodies of Charles Chalk, Herbert Robitaille and Lindsay Offord, drowned Mon- day while skating on the harbor, were recovered today. They had gone through an air hole about six feet in diameter and were all tied together with a rope they had taken with them. The bodies were recov- ered by the crew of the Strathbogie, a wrecking tug. . LIVESTOCK PRICES (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Ont., Dec. 26.--Livestock receipts, 158, trade slow. Heavy beef steers $8.50 to $10.25. Butcher steers, good to choice, $9.25 to $10. Butcher cows, medium, $6 to $7. Calves, good to choice, $14 to $15.50. Hogs. select, $1875. Good ewe lambs, $11.50 to $1500, was found on Williamson's body. He was said broker. and her husband, Johh, were found on the bed in their home here to- gest a means of solution. Peace and goodwill of the Christ- mas season was reflected today im the Bolivian-Paraguayan which seemed nearer a peaceful set- tlement troops clashed on the border early in December. the Pan-American conference has agreed on the general terms of the protocol to be sent the two coun- tries for approval. taken yesterday after Bolivia re-;Crowthers; plied to a questionaire sent her. The committee said the replies of both countries satisfactory, points. Cardin, minister of marine and fish- eries, was confined to his home here today with grippe. flied Reimer, might watchman at the Shot Twice According to John's account of the shooting his fa'her first shot the mother in the head, then in the chest, and then shot himself, The hoy said his father brought the gun, a rifle, home last night, Draft For $12,000 Williamson came to Toronto from Montreal a month ago. His wife was 35 years of age and neighbors said they believed she had heen released from a mental institution, A draft for $12,000 to be a dry goods Bodies Found Toronto, Ont., Dec, 26.--The bodies of Marguerite Williamson day by the police who believe it was a case of murder and suicide, The woman had several bullet wounds in her head, She had ap- parently retired. The man's body was lying across the foot of the bed, partly dressed. It is believed he killed his wife and then shot himself. The police were called by two of the three children of the couple who range in age from five to eight years. NATIONS AGREE ON BASIC POINTS BORDER DISPUTE Bolivia and Paraguay Believ- ed to Be Near a Settlement of Troublee Press) Dec. 26--Crea- (By Canadian Washington, D.C, tion of a panel of nine judges to determine the causes and responsi- bilities for the Bolivian-Paraguayan dispute is proposed in the text of the protocol of conciliation, adopted by _ arbitration -con- submitted to the two |i approval. Each the ference and governments for country would appoint two judges and the conference five. The com- mission would be allowed six mouths |i to study the controversy and sug- Pan-American of Peace Washington, D.C., Dec. 26.-- dispute than at any time since The special committee named by Action were considered agreeing om basic HON. MR. CARDIN ILL (By Capadian Press) Sorel, Que, Dec. 26--Hon. P. J. A. 14 He was reported seriously ill. CHARGED WITH MURDER |, BE t) (By Canadian Press) Drumheller, 'Alta, Dec. 26--Got- Rose Deer mine at Wayne, is under ing : the strikers from the Wayne mines. Reimer is alleged to have struck Lafferty with his club. t ate winds partly cloudy and mild with showers. FIVE DROWN AS CAR PLUNGES THROUGH ICE New Brunswick Party Meets Death Crossing Ice to persons lost their lives today when driving went through the ice as they were crossing from Little Lameque to Shippegan on the mainland. dead are. Joseph seph Noel, Andrew Dugay, Thomas Jones, and Joseph Chiasson, all Officers for the Coming Year|: dences nearby. Her physician to- day said he did not think she would suffer any serious consequences. held in Oshawa for some time was held recently and 2167 united for the joint in- stallation of their officers for the coming business had been dealt with, Past County Master Robt. Reid, of Whit- by, was requested to conduct the Past' Masters Sargent, and Mcore, and P.C.M. Goodell, the new officers were formerly placed are as follows: Andrews, Sr.: Chap., Gordon Crawford; R.S., W. 8S. Gardmer; F.S., H. M. Bateman; Treas., R. J. Andrews, Gray; Dep. Lect., Chas. Dyer; Com- mittee, F. J. Harris, Wm. Blair, E. J. Pomery, L. W. Gibson, J. Short. {Thompson; was |Chap., J. McClure; Treas., G. A. Young; W. Brown; Lect., J. Turner; Dep. Lect., M. Darlington; McConnell, A. Howard, Wm. Pank- hurst. drews meeting, and everyone present con- joyment of the latter part. several of the brethern favoring the gath- ering with songs. lodges should continue to unite for Tuesday being given over princi- pally to degree work, and the 4th Tuésday to be purely social events |; open to all mbers a ir fam- arrest charged with murder follow- pe ane md their fam- |g death of James Lafferty, one of j 43 regular date for the mext so- cial evening falling on Christmas Day, it was decided wheat, S118. (By Canadian Press) Bathhurst, N.B., Dec. 26.--Five the automobile in which they were The E. Noel, Mrs. Jo- of Little Lameque. The party left for the mainland this morning travelling' ind along the road on the ice. When they (M. Crevier of Cartierville, had gone about four miles the car was seen to disappear. Rescue par- ties rushed to the scene but were un- able to go close as the ice was badly broken. Attempts to locate the vic- tims, in boats, also proved unsuccess- ful. ORANGE LODGES UNITE FOR Blt buildng amid and escapes of rescuers and rescued fea» tured the blaze, must have death and destruction but for the home-going crowds from midnight masses at the churches racing to the work of rescue as the great bell of the hospital tolled out its wild alarm. 'died in Water Street hospital burns sustained when she was en- veloped in a burst of flame while trying to put out the fire with a chemical extinguisher. The blaze had started in a laundry-chute, and spread rapidly up the chute, from floor to floor, until the entire four storeys and roof were ablaze, One Dead Hull, Que., Dec, 26.--One nun was fatally burned, two Hull fire- men and a nurse were injured and the lives of 86 others were ens dangered when fire, which started and gained headway during mid- night mass, swept the Sacred Heart hospital at 2 o'clock Christe mas morning, Thirty-eight patients, many of them mothers, some with babies but a few days or a few hours old, were removed from the burning scenes of heroism fiery drama, Hairbreadth which inevitably taken a greater toll of Rev, Sister Cecle, formerly Miss Que,, ctf One Heroine of Fire One of the heroines of the fire was Mrs Joseph Lorento, aged 21, of Hull, who was in bed on the top floor, She carrie dher two-day-old baby and a four-year-old boy who ment, one in each arm down the had rushed upstairs in the excite. 1 CELEBRATION three flights of the fire escape, |} Are Installed With Due Ceremony One of the best Orange meetings when L.O.L.'s 686], year. After the regular Assisted by Johnston, nstallation ceremony. n charge of their various duties. i The officers for the year 1929 i L. 0. L. 2167 LP.M., Jas. Short; W.M., R. J. D.M., John Short: i H. J. Johnston; Marshal, Jr.; Lect, J. B. L. 0. L. 686 LPM. G. A. Young; W.M., Wm, D.M., M. Morrison; RS, W. L W. L. Grant: Marshal, C. FS. t Wm. Johnson; Committee, H. W. Young, J. An- the Joint Meetings Installation concluded, W.M. was given charge of ributed something toward the em- t It was resolved that the two each month during the third wo evenings he mext three months, lies and friends. On account of to postpone hat event till Friday might next. GRAIN OPENING Press) Dec. 26--Opening $1143: March December, 477§c¢; (By Chicago, Ils, December Oats, March, 4735c. Laura Fraser, Twain's boyhood She was in her night attire and in her bare feet, but she carried the wo children to one of the resi- All patients, after heroic work on the part of the fire fighters, nuns, nurses and doctors, were re- moved successfully, 11 being aken to the Ottawa General Hos- pital. The patient were taken to. resi- dences near the hospital and later most of them were transferred to Water Street hospital in Ottawa. As far as could be ascertained none of these was seriously affected by the experiences. Fire Captain Z. Leblanc of the Hull Brigade, is reported in a crit- cal condition from smoke poisons ng. He fell unconscious from the clouds of smoke and it was some- time before his comrades could rescue him from the burning bufld- ng. He is in Water Street Hospital, Sisters of Providence Sacred Heart Hospital is coms ducted by the Sisters of Providence, a Montreal order Part of the buildng was fire-proof but the central section was not. It 'was four storeys of brick and the materntiy ward was on the top floor. of that name. Most of the sisters, and such of he employes as could be spared, as well as many of the patients, had attended the midnight Christmas mass in the chapel connected with the hospital. The mass was chants ed by Rev. Father J. O. Boulet, chaplain of the institution. "BECKY THATCHER" (By Canadian Press) Hannibal, Mo., Dec. 26.--Mprs. aged #1, Mark sweetheart and he "Becky Thatcher" of Huekle- berry Finn and "Tom Sawyer", died last night. MAINE 70 MONTREAL DOG TEAM MAIL ON WAY Lancaster, N.H., Dec. 26.--The nternational dog team mail, bound rom Lewiston, Maine, for Mont- real, arrived here at half past mine Tuesday from Gorham, had stopped Monday night. team was delayed covering the 25 mile lap when lack' of snow made it necessary for Al- den Pulsifer, driver of the team, to change the runners on the sled. The old runners had worn thin on the roads. were expected for the 28-mile lap to St. Johusbury, Vt. today. where it The two hours in More wintry conditions