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r=. b JR bu Th od bade Bh amy. on HE OSHAWA DAILY FIMES, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1929 HOLD UNIGUE HONOR * Kingston--THe "Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, known for some Xe s as the Royal. Canadian Field llery, has the distinction of being § Fro td artillery regiment - in the is y British Empire with colors, - + | WISH TO DEEPEN HARBOR Cobourg.--Last week a deputation of ex-Mayor McGuire, Councillors Jackson and Lajoig went to Ottawa to interview the minister of public works as to deepening the Cobourg harbor, VALENTINE OF 1836 Kingston.--Mrs, Joseph S. Gould, 69 William street west, is in posses- sion of a most interesting. valentine which was sent by her father, Ed- ward Lynn, to her. mother who was then Miss Mary Longurst, on Saint Valentine's Day, 1836, ninety-three years ago. DIES RESULT OF INJURIES Smith's Falls,--William Saunders passed away in the public hospital here following about sevep years' ill- ness, as the result of injufies received on railway duty. Mr, Saunders was 34 years of age, and was born at Carleton Place, a son of Mr. and Mrs, R. Saunders. APPOINTED DIRECTOR Belleville--The Associated Quality Canners of Deseronto which has re- cently re- organized with sont) passing into the hands of A. R. Whitall Can Company Limited of Montreal, retains among its directors EC. Metcalf who was formerly proprietor of the concern, NEW CANNING FACTORY Cobourg.--Prince Edward, County is to have another canning factory the coming season. Sylvester Church ' and Eddie Carson are stated to have formed a partnership "for the pur- pose of converting the old flour mill at Glenora into a canning factory, and will operate it the coming sea- son, oe WILLIAMS 1} INSANE 'Kingston,--Defense in the Williams murder 'trial, which hinged on the contention that the accused did not appreciate the nature of his offense and did not know it was wrong, was completed in the trial yesterday af- ternoon and evening, and several wit- nesses were called by the Crown in reply. BONSPIEL IN SMITH'S FALLS Smith's Falls--Interest in the big semi-centennial bonspiel at the curl- ing rink here this week continues high and is increasing as the teams are nearing the finals. One hundred curlers are taking part and all are joining enthusiastically into the cele- bratién, There has been a large at- tendance of spectators, DEATH OF H. H. SLATER Cobourg.--The death took place at Grand Rapids, Mich. on Monday, of Herman Howard Slater, son of Mr, and Mrs, John Slater, Grafton, Ont. Mr, Slater was in his thirty-second year. He is survived by his widow, his parents, five sisters and three brothers. OFFICERS ELECTED Brockville, -- Increased earnings amounting to $88,874 were reported at the annual meeting of the Brock- ville Loan and Savings Company held fast Wednesday night, when D. 1 Downey was re-elected President, Gill Gardner Vice-President and AL. bert Gilmour, Frank H. Fulford (Leeds, England), C. S. Cossitt, A. Motor Loans! We can. Finance or Re-finance your Car or Truck-- Quickest Service--Lowest Rates, , Compare our Rates with any other company. Oldest Established. Swanson, McKenzie & Co. 2 King Street East,' A We refuse compromise on service or quality and we be- lieve that we ourselves are our own harshest critics. Every effort of every indi- vidual of our organization is toward self 'hat we may the better serve you as individuals and as an organization. Spring-time is just around the corner and Spring-time means building-time. Oshawa Lumber Co. 25 RITSON ROAD NORTH TELEPHONE 2821-2820 improvement, Limited G. Parish, Adam Fullerton and L, C. Dargavel, directors. CASE ADJOURNED Kingston~When Dr. William A. McCarthy was arraigned before Magistrate Farrell in the Police Court on Thursday morning on four charges laid by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Opium |- and Narcotic Drug Act, his counsel, Harry McNeill asked for an ad- adjournment for a week. Ambrose Shea ,appearing for the prosecution and Magistrate Farrell consented to the enlargement. DRINKING BOUT IN JAIL Kingston.--John Quayle and Wil- liam Norman, who drifted into the police station Wednesday night for protection, e brought with them a bottle 'of rubbing alcohol. They had the bottle over night, but left suffi- cient for an 'eye opener" in the morning. Sergeant John Naylon, on making his rounds, was in time to break up the drinking party. The drinkers were arraigned before Mag- istrate Farrell this morning and given a month in jail. CROWN ORDERS INVESTIGA- TION Kingston.--Crown Attorney Rigney has instructed Provincial Constable Clubbe to make a full investigation into the clash in the Pittsburgh Township Hall at Barriefield late Wednesday night between freshmen and sophomore students of Queen's University. The sophomores, aug- mented by others, invaded the place where the freshmen were holding a dance, which President Broadbent of the Alma Mater Saciety says was within their rights, CANADA'S ACCOUNT HAS LARGE CREDIT Auditor-General' Statement Reveals Balance of $90,113,283 Ottawa, Feb. 14.--The Dominion of Canada, by a margin of some $90, 113,283, lived within its means dur- ing the past fiscal year, This happy result of the country's domestic financing was communicated to Parliament Tuesday when the auditor-general tabled * thes check which he keeps upon incoming and cutgoing accounts, Total revenue of $429,847,551 was disclosed, as against total expenditures of $339,734,257. Details in this record upon which the auditor-general comments are the i.acreases in the expenses of the Paris and Washington legations, the need for some centralized control of the Federal Government's expendi- tures upon automobiles, the expendi- ture of $3,605,563 upon colonization and settlement schemes, and expendi- tures of $3,883,026 and $14,188,495 re- spectively upon the Hudson Bay Railway and the Welland Ship Canal. The first of these works is declared to now represent a public investment' of $27,111,088 and ihe second a public investment of $90,30 An increase of ns $10,000 in the cost of the Paris legation to a figure of $44,000 is explained by the pur- chase of new office furnishings. A jump of $41,651 which the expenses of the Washington legation showed, reaching a total of $98000, is ac- counted for on the grounds that the report for the previous year included the salaries for a portion of the year only. Score Use of Autos Federal use of automobiles arouses to some extent the ire of the audi- tor-general. "The cost of new automobiles," he V. A. Henry Insurance & Loans *13% Simeoe St. 8. Phones 1198W--Office 1858J--Residence POTATOES Choice New Brunswick and Ontario's 90 Ib. Bag 85c¢ HOGG © LYTLE Phone 203 Jet has not increased as r 'Produce Prices in the Commercial Markets TORONTO PRODU! quaTATIoNs. Toronto wholesale dealers are paying the following prices, delivered Toronto: o, Sine) Eggs Fresh ex. tras, pr) to iy Pons firsts, 37c; seconds, 30c; pullet extras, 0c. 1 Biter=Creamery, solids, Jilieurized, No. , 42) to 43¢; No. 2, 4 Chains onl sh No. 1, dc; 0. dlc Cheese--No, 1 large, colored, and Government graded, 2lc. Chick 6 pol d hickens, nds + Do. to 6 lbs, Do, 4 to 5, lbs, under 4 1b: over 6 lbs, 5 to 6 lbs, Do, 4 to 5 lbs, Do, 3 to 4 Ibs. Do., under 3}; Ibs. Young Turkeys Roosters ' Young geese Ducklings, 5 lbs, Do., 0 5 Ibs, Do. We to 4 lbs, parafiined MONTREAL PRODUCE Montreal, Feb, 15.--A feature of the egg trade was the stronger feeling that devel. oped for fresh grades and jobbing prices were advanced one to two cents per dozen. Receipts were 961 cases. Further weakness developed in the potato market and prices were marked down 2% cents to Sc per bag. Prince Edward Island green mountains sold at 80c, whites at 75c, per "0 lbs, in bags, while New Brunswick green mountains sold at 55c, and whites at 50c per 90 lbs, in bulk, The bean market was steady, hand-picked sold at $5.75 per bushel, while yellow eyes were quoted at $4.40 per bushel ex-car, The undertone to the local butter situation continued strong and prices scored a further to the renewed good demand and the small advance of !4c per lb, which was attributed receipts available, Receipts were 831 pack- ages, I'he cheese trade continued dull but prices were unchanged, Receipts were 37 boxes, Quotations were: Cheese, westerns, 23 to 23%c, Butter, No, 1 pasteurized, 434 to 43%, Eggs, storage seconds, 38c; storage firsts, 3c; storage seconds, 32; fresh ex- tras, 49%; fresh firsts, 45c, Canadian PRODUCE AT NEW YORK New York, Feb, 15.--~Butter firm; re- ceipts, 18,016; creamery, higher than extras, 5095 to 51%4c; firsts, (88 to 91 score), 47 to 4934c¢. Cheese steady; receipts, 277,516, Eggs firm; receipts, 19,012; fresh gathered extras, 42/5 to 43c; extra firsts, 41%; to 42; firsts, 39°57 to 40/ic; seconds, 39; storage firsts, 35/2 to! 36c; seconds, 334 to 35¢; nearby hennery whites, closely selected ex- tras, 43 to 44c; nearby and neaghy western hennery whites, firsts to average extras, 40 to 42c; Pacific coast whites, extras, 43 to 44c; do., extra firsts, 42c, CHICAGO PRODUCE FUTURES Chicago, Feb, 15.--Another big day in Feb. ruary eggs sent prices up and down on the Chicago Mercantile exchange today. After improving '4 cent over the opening they crashed down to 1%e, for a loss of $135 a car, closing 5c lower than the day before, Other eg glutures were generally ignored. A small break in the spot prices on south. western markets was considered by some traders as the cause for the tumble but prevailing nervousness was probably re. sponsible for the heavy liquidation. Butter opened Yc higher in the ig delivery but closed unchanged at 49. The butter mar- ch as expected, March butter was also v anged, Open commitments--Feb, czgs, 364; March eggs, 82; June butter, 14; April eggs, 46; Nov, eggs, 82; June butter, 1; Feb, butter, 273; March buter, 92; Dec. butter, 3, Chicago spot, market--Butter, extras, 50c; standards, 49%c; tone firm; eggs, firsts, Mies tone firm; eggs, firsts, 39%c; tone rm. New York spot market--Butter, extras, 50%4c; eggs, firsts, 39); to 40':; tone firm. TORONTO PROVISION PRICES Toronto wholesale dealérs are quoting the following prices to the trade: Smoked meats--Hams, medium, 29 to 3ic; cooked hams, 35 to 43; smoked rolls, 25¢; breakfast bacon, 30 to 34c; do., fancy, 27 to 40c; backs, peamealed 28 to 30c; do., smoked, 30 to 40c, Cured meats--Long clear bacon, 50 to 70 lbs, $21; Ibs., and up, $18; lightweight rolls, in barrels $11.50; heavyweight rolls, .50 per barrel. Lard-- Pure, tierces, 16c; tubs, 16%c; pails, 17c; prints, 181 to 19%. Shortening, tierces, 14%c; tubs, 14%c; pails, 15%c; tins, 17%c; prints, 16 1-4 cents. Pork loins, 25c; New York shoulders, 17¢c; pork butts, 2ic; pork hams, \ 70 to 90 Ibs. $19; 90 to 100 | 6R$4c BUFFALO LIVE 100K East Buffalo, Feb, 15,--Hogs, 800; hold. over, nos market steady to 10c lower, Bulk pounds, $1 eo $11.15; 230 to 275 oe Tr te Shi 130 0 Bounds down, BS to $10; pac to $9.25, Cattle, 125; im sn Ky steers and heifers quotable steady. Cutter cows, $5 to oe 34 com. mon lightweight bulls, $7 $7.75 to paves 150; vealers active, 935% Good to_ choice, $17 to $17.50; eull and common, eep, 800; lambs steady ; demand fair; good to choice, $16.25 to $17; medium, $13.75 to $14.50; fat ewes, $8.50 to $9.50, TORONTO HAY AND STRAW Local wholesale hay and straw dealers are making the following quotations to farm. (delivered 'at Toronto): No, litomthy, loose, per ton $18.00 to $19.00 timothy, baled eeenee Nominal 13.00 11.00 9.00 Wheat straw . ees Oat straw , . A ivy TORONTO GRAIN QUOTATIONS Grain dealers on the Toronto Board of Trade are making the following quotations for car lots: Manitoba Wheat No, 2 Northern, $1.33, No. 3 Northern, $1.33, No. 4 wheat, $1.27, No, 5 wheat, $1.17, No, 6 wheat," $1.01, (c.i.f, Goderich and Bay ports, track, lc higher than above), Manitoba Oats No, '1 feed, 6ic, No, 2 feed, 6lc, cif, "Goderich and Bay ports), American No. 2 yellow, kiln-dried, $1.12, No, 3 yellow, kiln- dried, $1.09 No, 4 'yellow, kiln-dried, $1. 06 i (Delivered Toronto): Millfeed delivered, Montreal freights, hags included--DBran per ton, $35.25; middlings, $40.25, Ontario Oats--Good, sound, heavy oats in car lots, 52 to 5c, f.o.b, shipping points. Ontario 'good milling wheat, f.0.h, shipping points, according to freights, $1.30 to $1.32, Barley--Malting, 76 to 7%. Buckwheat--88 to 90c Rye--No, 2, $1.05, Manitoba Flour--First patents, in jute, ntar ¥i 50, Toronto; second Bd ly in jute, $6.90, Track, Montreal.car lots--90 per cent pat- ents, per barrel, $5.70, Price on ' CHICAGO GRAIN Chicago, Feb, 15.--Eclipsing all. high-price records heretofore this season wheat scored a sharp advance late yesterday after earlier downtirns, In various quartrs, the advance as well as big buying that went hand-in hand was associated with Washington re- ports, which said the treasury department was deprecating attempts at unwise con- trol of speculation in comodities and stocks. Closing quotations on wheat were nervous at nearly the day's top figures, 7c to lic net higher, Corn finished the same as yes- terday to 3c up, with oats unchanged to Ye lower, Cash prices: Wheat, Noj 2 hard, $1.29} to $1.31'4; No, 2 northern spring, $1.264, Corn--No, 4 mixed, 913; to 93c. No, 3 yel. low, 95 to. 95%, Oats--No, 2 white, 52 to 54c; No, 4 White, 49 to 50c. Rye, no sales, Barley, 61 to 73c, Timothyseed, $5.20 to $5.80, Cloverseed, $23,40 to $30.40, WINNIPEG GRAIN Winnipeg, Feb! 15.--~The local wheat mar- ket followed the bull started at Ci yesterday, and swung sharply higher to close with net gains of 14 to lijc. The May and July future set mew high marks for the season, the former advancing 17c and the latter 1%c, Very little export busi- ness was done today, An improved demand was shown. for cash wheat, especially grades No, 3 and No. Prices ruled unchanged. Demand for oats, barley and rye was poor and prices held firm. Flax fell back Prout three cents at the close, Cash prices: Wheat, No. 1 Northern, $1.30; No. 2 northern, $1.2434 No.; 3 -northern, $1.217¢; No. 4, 81.1753; No. 5, 81.08%; No. 6, 903c: feed, B8134c; track, $1. 20%; screenings, $4 per ton, Oats, No. 2C.W,, Tathes No, 3C.W fidic; extra No, 1 feed, 59%c;:. No. 1 feed, 54%c No. 2 feed, 51%ic; seiecied, ii ¥ feed, 3 track, 7854c, No, N.W.C. 82.07%; No. 2 C.W,, £9 $1 95H reiected, $1 Fr track, $2,085. Rye, No. 2, CW. 1.101 4. ; nspections Wheat, 668; last year, 2105, Contract grades, 266, Oats, 60 and 134, Barley, and 67. Flax, 1 and 14, Rye, 6 and 43. Mix. ed grains, 4 and 4. Screenings, 0 and 0. says, "including automobile repairs and renewals but not including the cost of gasoline and lubricants is shown as $541,926, being an increase of $57,537, or nearly 12 per cent. over that of the previous year. The continued increase in this class of ex- penditure warrants the reiteration of former remarks as to the advisability of departmental provision for com- prehensive and systematic internal audit in connection with automo- biles." From the sale of averages at the grain elevators the sum of $163,206 is reported, and reference is made to the obligation of the Federal Govern- ment to expend this sum upon grain | research problems under the direc- sion of the National Research Coun- i During the year, the Auditor-Gen- eral' figures show, the Federal Gov- ernment expended a total of $3,605, 563 upon immigration projects, divid- ed as follows: Immigration and colonization $664,- 127, soldier settlement board, $1,504,- 371; general land settlement, includ- ing the 3,000 family scheme, $1,437,- T. Harry Webb, prominent Win- nipeg accountant and for many years grand treasurer of Masonie grand lodge of Manitoba, is 'dead. He was a member of the Rideau Club, Ottawa, and the National | Club of Toronto. Malcolm Ross Wallace, former Calgary alderman, is dead. He was a native of Woodbridge, Ont., and was engaged in ranching for a time near MacLeod. Latterly he had been in the contracting business at Cal- gary, Big Eaters Get Acid Stomach ------ Bis 4 ™. 2, N, ! Acidi Stomach Clean Keeps x and Digestion If you're a Learty eater; if you must have three big meals a day, eat them. But after each meal be sure to meutralize the dangis- ous acids that your food forms in the stom- ach, says a moted authority. hen your stomach is overloaded, the food contents soon sour and develop acid thiat practical paralyzes the stomach's ac- tivity long before the work of digestion can be completed. Then Tae stomach becomes weak fo "crasky" and you are a daily from as, Sourness, Bloating oo aiter-eating pains. Your ap- petite goes -- you're sick ang whirly -- and 4 used to 4 the joys of a hearty meal a menacing nightmare. oS Quickly 3 neutralize this dangerous acid; the ; 10 help 4, ao take care of a- hearty meal without pain or distress, go to your nearesth drug store and get a little pure Bisurated ia (powder or tablets) snd take in a little hot water just after meals. You'll be amazed how quickly this simple treatment arated Magnesia is & powerful but s ant-acid and stomach corrective used by thousands folks every day with the happiest of results, PEANUT TAFFY Made in Ow JURY AND LOVELL'S INGREASE SHOWN IN NAVY LEAGUE Annual Meeting of Montreal Branch Reports Good Montreal, Feb. 15, -- Announce- ment of an increase in membership, with optimistic reports in ' all branches of activity, marked the an- nual meeting of the Montreal branch of the Navy League of Canada. Subscribers for the past year to- talled 1,404, as against 1,208 in 1927, and Lieut.-Col, B, G. Winans, presi- dent, expressed the hope that the ad- dition of the names of many promin- ent men to the board would result in a further increase, spurring the league to greater achievements. Have 200 Sea Cadets The president outlined the work carried on, stating that about 200 sea cadets had already joined the league. Practical and theoretical seaman- ship, signalling, physical training, and first ald are taught. Over 100 sea cadets joined the merchant ma- rine and placements for others are found when necessary. Sports and recreation are also encouraged and trophies won by the Montreal branch during the past year included the Governor-General's trophy for efficiency, the Wallace Nesbitt shield for first aid, the Beatty cup for relay racing, the Macaulay cup for general efficiency, the Ross cup and the Rob- ertson cup for gig-racing. The league also takes care of un- employed sailors and their depend- ents, giving relief where needed, A respect for the British Empire and its traditions are inculcated into the hoys and sea consciousness fostered by lectures by well known authori- ties, G. A. Morris, chairman, re- marked that the fact that the league was working towards better eitizen- ship was now being more generally recognized, Renovate Building Renovation of the new building is to take place shortly, it was an- nounced, and a shooting gallery, lec- ture rooms, drill hall and recreation rooms are planned. Appreciation of the work of John Churchill, manag- ing director, Lieut.-Commander E. 8, Williams, Chief Instructor J, E, Fer- ris and their assistants, and of the support of the IO.D.E., was ex- pressed. A satisfactory financial report was presented by Pay Lieut.-Commander W. V. Heayberd, O.B.E., honorary treasurer, Messrs. McDonald and Cur- rie were reappointed auditors for the ensuing year, The following officers were elected: For the Quebec Division--Honorary presidents, T. B. Macaulay, Sir Charles Gordon, Sir Frederick Wil liams-Taylor, E. W. Beatty, K.C.; honorary vice-presidents, Grant Hall, R. T. Heneker, K.C.; president, Sir Montague Allan; vice-president, Hugh Paton; executive, Forbes An- gus, Huntly Drummond, A. B. Pur. 4,| vis, G. A. Morris and Ross McMas- ter. For the Montreal Br nch there were elected: Lt.-Col. B. G. Winans, president; E., H. Fuller and Pay Tieut.-Commander W, V, Heayberd, O.B.E.; John Churdhill, managing di. rectnr, and E. N. Mercer, 1.t-Col, F. A. Gasenigne, D.8.0., Dr. W. H. Ath- "| erton, Capt, E. E. Tedford, Major W, H. Scott, M.C.,, and Austin Stead on the executive, DUNCAN SISTERS PAY London, Feb. 15.--There was an ccho in the courts of a hectic scene in the Gaiety Theatre last Novem- ber when the Duncan sisters, in a performance of Topsy and Eva, in the words of counsel, became hys- terical and summarily dismissed three members of the orchestra , A representative of the sisters who are at present in America, Hospital Method Doctors N Advise For Home Use Helps | Many Here to End Colds Neglecting a Toad or chest cold is sure to cause needless misery and may risk pneumonia. So doc- tors are now recommending a method that is giving vast num. bers of Oshawa people almost instant relief--then quickly drives the cold out of one's system, Miss Helen Parker, for example, neglected her cold until her eyes became inflamed, her no:e stopped up and congestion started spread- ing. Then she called her doctor, who advised Ayer'. Cherry Pec- toral--a hospital - certified com- pound of wild cherry, terpin hy- drate, etc, With the first pleasant swallow ' COLD RELIEVED INSTANTLY WAY DOCTORS NOW-ADVISE she felt its comforting, healing warmth. Relief began instantly and in an hour or so the medica- ion wat absorbed by her system, loosening up congestion in her nose passages and chest. When she awoke next morning there was practically no sign of the cold-- and in another day or so songes- tion has disappeared entirely, Note: Other cases Jeported daily--all certified by attending ling physici an, : Absorbed by the rotkm Ayer's Clery Pectoral helps get of congestion, reduce the "feverish en feeling and drive tlic cod out of Your, system, fal ni ust a few Veasan spoonsful now an you, too, will fee! like a Seren pers tomorrow, 'At all druggist: agreed to pay the dismissed men $300. It was stated in behalf of the musicians that one of the sisters had a nervous breakdown, and ad- dressed the audience, saying the people were against her, and ap- pealed to them to ignore reports that she was closing the show, The next night ghe is sald to have broken 'down' in the middle of a song. One of the musicions vigorously denied a charge of doing crossword puzzle in the orchestra, With an impartiality that could not be surpassed the United States Senate has ratified the Kellogg Pact outlawing war and passed the Big Navy Bill for $274,000,000 for more cruisers,.--Toronto Star. See and Hear REAR ADMIRAL Gordon Campbell, V. C. D. S. 0. Distinguished British Naval Officer TUESDAY, February 26th, 8 p. m. Oshawa Collegiate Under A\uspices of the Oshawa ega Club, Lecture Subject Illustrated Throughout With Stereopticon Pictures How British Q Boats Fought the German Submarines "TICKETS NOW ON SALE FLINTOPF"S HARDWARE or VIRTUE'S HARDWARE The Arcade Store News Notice! Mr. A. E. Gurney who has been manager of this store during the past eight months, and who is severing bis connection this week to assume a re- sponsible position in Galt, wishes to thank the gen- eral public for their hearty support during his stay Saturday Candy Special 25¢ Per Pound PEANUT CRISP Made from Pure Cane Sugar, Creamery Butter and chuck full of peanuts, Own Candy Factory in Oshawa ""Saturday Night is Candy Night" For Home-made Candy At JURY AND LOVELL'S 10 King St. E. Next to Drug Store THRIFT Pays It Is Not What You EARL! But What You SAVE BUY GENERAL MOTORS WOOD MORE HEAT FOR LESS MONEY Big Loads -- Real Value - Bone Dry JEDDO AND D. & H. HARD COAL SOLVAY COKE AND CANNEL POCAHONTAS AND ALL SOFT COALS Everything for Economy Dixon Coal Co. TELEPHONE 262 FOUR DIRECT LINES