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In a letter to Mr. Chas. Hall, Seeâ€" *retary of the Poreupine Lodge, A.P. [ilie Nas Déen Cnanged Lo Battalion â€" Canadian _ Railway Troops.‘‘ Writing from ‘‘In the Field, France,""‘ Capt. Pierey says:â€" ‘"Ne are all well so far and are making a good nams for ourselves so far as the building of light railways @ég). Most of us know considerable abéut shellâ€"fire, as we have worked to the tune of sereaming shells on a number of oceasions, mostly nights. A.M ('apt C.â€" M. Piercy tells of the e\penences of the 228th Railway €Construetion Battalion at the front. This Battalion was chiefly recruited in the North Land. Since going averseas its title has been changed to Hundred 8.2 Shells Dropped Near Them in One Morning Writes Capt. Piercy. f 220TH BATTALION WORKS 10 T8E TUHNE OF SGREAMING SHELLS At the 1000â€"foot level the Mceâ€" Intyreâ€"Poreupine Mines is installing â€"one of the most upâ€"toâ€"date of modern mine ventilatin‘ systems. A fourâ€" foot mine fan has been set up, and this will be driven by a 15 horse powâ€" er motor. _ The air will be kept in a pure condition by the installation of the new system which follows the yeneral policy of the Melntyre manâ€" agement to have the best and most efficient in the lines of mining equpâ€" ment and comfort and safety for emâ€" ployees. The face of ‘the main drive at the Mcelntyre is now over about sixty feet «on the Jupiter and is being pressed forward with despatch. The Jupiter shaft is being driven to the 1000â€"foot level. Melntyre has now â€" between 3500 and 400 men at work and progâ€" ress is being in practically evâ€" ery department. Ore passes from the 700â€"foot level to the 1000â€"foot main haulage have been completed, and ore from stoping dperations on all these upper levels ean now hbe deposited with a _ miniâ€" mum of effort in these passes, each of which will serve as a sort of a bin and which can be drawn on at will throggh chutes at the 1,000â€"foot, whe@r$ the ore will fall directly into the Mrge cars of the electric haulage and be transported to the main shaft and out to surface and dumped autoâ€" matically into a exusher, where it will be reduced to 1%â€"inch ring, in which size it is conveyed to the mill over the aerial tram. Fourâ€"Foot Mine Fan Already in Place Driven by 15 Horseâ€"power Motor. ?friendly fashion, but that Gentile ‘kept annoying him until they had a fight in which the younger man reâ€" ceived his injuries fairly and squarely in the quarrel. Salvador also â€" says that in the recent proscecutions _ of {ientile in connection with the marâ€" riage of the latter to Salvador‘s stepâ€"daughter, there was no â€" desire Salvador, on the other hand, claims that he holds no illâ€"will against Genâ€" tile. He says that the four of them went down to the river together in Young Man Injured Last _Week Able to Leave Hospital A. E. GENTILE, WHO CHARGES TONY SALVADOR WITH ATâ€" TEMPTED MURDER, IS ABLE TO BE OUT AGAIN. CASE WILL COME UP AGAIN AT POLICE COURT THIS WEEK. A. E. Gentile, the young man taken to the hospital last week _ suffering from concussion of the brain and from bruises and other injuries. was sufficiently recovered this week to be able to leave the hospital. His story as outlined in The Advance last week, was to the effect that he accompanied Tony Salvador and two other Italians to the river and that there he was assaulted by Salvador and thrown in the river, also being further assaulted when he showed signs of reviving. He still ‘stands to this story and is said to believe the whole ntfmr was planâ€" ned against him. McINTVAE INGTALLING MDDERN VENTIATION SYSTEM AT 1000â€"F001 THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE geccurred explodin elothing nose, son o. Mr., sam Kose, foreman of the T. N. O. Railway repair gang, died at Haileyâ€" bury on Monday morning from burns received while attempting to light a coal oil. Apparently the ean of oil exploded, and there was hardly a place on the boy‘s body that was not badly burned. The accident coeccurred in the kitchen ear and the exploding oil set fire to the boy‘s clothing and to the ear. Passersby advised the boy to jump in the lake to extinguish the fire in his clothing. He did so, and was then hurried to the hospital where he died a few hours later. _A coroner‘s inquest returned the verdiet of .‘‘aceidental death."‘ The boy was only 14 vears of ace. HALLEVBURY BOY Dif§ FROM BURNS Coal Oil Can Exploded While He Was Lighting Fire. Just this morning the Bosches sent over 100 odd 8.2 shells, all of them within 400 yards of us, and some as near as 100 yards, and all in less than two hours. However, we were all lueky and nothing landed nearer than two feet from any of our men."‘ Capt. Pierey, after referring to the fact that he has not heard from many here that he would be pleased to receive a letter from, gives lus present., address : ‘‘Capt. ~C. OM. Piercy, No. 4 Company, 6th Battalâ€" ion Canadian Railway Troops, B.E.EF., France.‘‘ He also eneloses a proâ€" gram of the Battalion Sports on July 2nd in France. ‘‘Greetings to all,"" are his closing words. UEVELOPMENT WORK AT RATE OF MILE A MOXTH AT HOLLNGER Record Development,, Never Equalled in Canada, at Big Timmins Mine. Since the marriage of Gentile to Salvador‘s stepâ€"daughter there seems to have been difficulty between the two men. Two cases are new pendâ€" ing against Gentile,â€"one for abducâ€" tion, and the other for obtaining a marriage license under false pretenâ€" ces,â€"bot!i1 charges being laid by Salâ€" vador, he claims, on the advice of a lawyer to the effect that this would be the easiest way to go about the annulment of the marriage. The Italians with Salvador at the time of, the trouble last . week â€" are said to agree with his version of the story, while it is said on the other hand that Gentile‘s side will be upâ€" held by one or more independent witâ€" nesses. The facts of the case, howâ€" ever, may be made plain at the preâ€" liminary trial before Magistrate Atâ€" kinson on Thursday. In the meanâ€" time Salvador has been held, without bail, for trial on the charge of atâ€" tempt to murder. to have cases were as the easi nulment of ter was all Charles Rose, son of. M (Gentile jailed, but that the re urged by a local dawyer isiest way to secure the anâ€" of the marriage, which latâ€" arll that Salvacdor desired. the marriage of Gentile to ‘s stepâ€"daughter there seems been difficulty between the Two cases are new pendâ€" died a few hours s inquest returned aceidental death."‘ 14 vears of age. [‘IMMINS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST ist, 1917. One old prospector of the Poreuâ€" pine who rushed into Twin Falls disâ€" triet last week with the rest of the rushers, returned in few days, sayâ€" ing that Veteran claims and Governâ€" ment flood lands reservations left little chanee for prospectors staking in the new fields. **‘However,""‘ he added, ‘‘I know another locality not a hundred miles from here where there is work to be done that will create anâ€" The Nladeâ€"Forbes Company is reâ€" opening their asbestos mine in Delâ€" oro this week. Another 100â€"ton shipâ€" ment of highâ€"grade asbestos is to be prepared and forwarded to the reâ€" finery at an early date, and the work of development will be taken up agâ€" ain with a will. The Company are said to be planning the early erectâ€" ion of a small mill on the property. Kirkland Lake mines report a conâ€" tinued shortage of labor despite the recent increases of wages to bring the rates to the same level as the Porâ€" cupine and Cobalt. thn oTe oBe oBe oBe ts aBe oie ohe oo ohe ol ofe ols ohe ohe ohe oo ols ohe ohe ohe ute oo ate he t The Helena vein recently cut at the{other little rush when 400â€"foot level by the Newray has proâ€"|out."" So off he wen ven to be about twelve feet wide and | week on a rush of his the assays run an average of about : *." . $14.00 in gold to the ton. Surfare wark is hoin MINE MANAGERS VISIT WAWAITIN POWER PLANT chickens. Other losses of fowl, both thoroughbred and common varieties, are reported almost daily. It will be seen that the destruction ‘aused by the dogs that have formed the chickenâ€"killing habit is a serious one. The loss of thoroughbred fancy fowl is more than a financial loss to the country at this particular time. The matter has brought to special atâ€" tention the thought that there are too many USELESS dogs in the district. The useless dog is usuvally the one committing the acts of injury. A man who owns a useful, wellâ€"bred dog genâ€" erally values it enough to take care of it and look after it. ‘Those who own dogs owe it to themselves, to the community, and to the dogs, toâ€" see that they are properly licensed, proâ€" perly housed and fed, and properly looked after so that they will not be into such serious mischief. If a dog is worth having, he is worth looking after. It is all very well to give high regard to good dogs,â€"they â€" deserve it all,â€"but those really loving dogs will join in the agitation to ridâ€" the town of useless and dangerous eurs. If the latter are permitted to carry on unchecked in their evil work, there will be such an agitation arise as will perhaps sweep away the good dogs with the poor ones. A number of the mine managers of the district were the guests of Mr. J. H. Black on Tuesday on a visit to the power station at Wawaitin Falls. * o 2s a%2 2Â¥ 8. .9 ‘s* win vie vBe vBe ate ate af but but ut ho uio se oo ale vie oTe alle e ce ale t ie oo oTe is Presumably, through the depredaâ€" tions of dogs a number of Timmins citizens recently have suffered the loss of valuable poultry. Saturday evening, probably for the first time since he went into the thoroughbred poultry sideâ€"line Mr. 8. Bucovetsky neglected to securely fasten his hen coop for the night. In the morning he found the place had been entered by dogs and about twentyâ€"six of his valuable birds had been killed and a prize male bird injured. This week the identity of the dogs committing this act was learned, and prosecution for damages may follow. Mr. J. W. Reid, who also owns a large number of valuable birds, was also recently the loser from the injury done by the visit of some dog or dogs to the coop, several dozen valuable birds being killed. ~Another recent: loser in the same way was Mr. W. S. MePherson, who had 30 Rhode Island Red chicks killed. Dogs also were _ responsible for the death of a number of fancy chicks owned by Acting Chief Sally, these destructive dogs apparently being respecters of neither cops nor Messrs. S. Bucovetsky, W. S. Mcâ€" Pherson, J. W. Reid and Others Lose Highâ€" Class Fowl. *4 * #* *,* atRIOUS 1059 IN TOWN TRROUGH DOGG GRIGKENS Notes, Comments and Opinions Of Interest To Mining World ) were respons1Di¢ a number of fancey Acting Chief Sally, Boston Creek is looking for an early boom. _ This expectation is largely based on the taking over reâ€" cently of the Boston Hollinger proâ€" perty and a large g:roup of other claims in the district by interests said to be closely identified with the Buffalo Mines Company of Cobalt. Surface work is being done on the Rypan Mining Co‘s claims in Deloro Township. A recent visit of the diâ€" rectors of the Co. was made to the property and satisfaction _ expressed at the progress and prospects. PRIVATE HOSPITAL TO BE OPENED HERE SOON other little rush when the facts leak out.‘"‘ So off he went .again this week on a rush of his own. The members of the Band have purchased their own instruments, etc., and the intention for the present is simply to assist in the purchase of uniforms, ete. . Latet. on when . the financial ceoqnditions of the town are on better footing geneiquis yearly municipal grants will no, doubt be forthcoming, as in other towns. In the meantime, however, the citizens in general should take an active inâ€" terest. Uunder all sorts of difficulties and discomrragements the Band â€" has persevered and now furnishes excelâ€" lent music and gives generously â€" to the town in the way of musical serâ€" vice. As soon as the uniforms are secured it is also the intention â€" to ecave weekly band concerts. A town band is a local asset of much benefit and advantage, and Timmins‘ good musieal organization should â€" receive the heartiest support from all. Mrs. Bridgeman is discontinuing her rooming house on Fourth Avenue, having rented the <building for a year. The house will be used for hosâ€" pital purposes, for which it is very well adapted. The new hospital will be called ‘*The Cottage Hospital,"‘ and will be for the particular accomâ€" modation of women and children who can not be ~gaccommodated at St. Mary‘s Hospital, the present wellâ€" conducted and efficient hospital in town. The Cottage Hospital will have accommodation for â€" about _ 20 patients, and equipment and service is being planned to provide for the reception of patients of all kinds and classes. When the preliminary plans are more definitely settled _ further announcement will no doubt be made by those promoting the new instituâ€" tion for the service and accommodaâ€" tion of the general public. the fTullest support.â€" Mr,. H. Mulibhberâ€" on, is representing the Band and doing much to assist the good move. As a result over $160 Lhas already been subscribed for the purchase of uniforms for the Band, and all other citizens interested are asked to assist. A list of the subseriptions will be published later. Work in the raising of funds to supply uniforms, music, ete., for the Timmins Band is meeting with satisâ€" factory results. Recently the Counâ€" cil appointed a Committee including Councillor A. R. Globe, representing the Council, and Mr. T. F. King, Presâ€" ident of the Board of Trade and Mr. D. Ostrosser, to represent the ecitiâ€" zens generally, in a move to bring to public attention the good work being done by the Band and the advantage there would be to the town by givâ€" ing this excellent musical organization the fullest support. Mr. H. Mulherâ€" on, is representing the Bandâ€" and Organization Well Worthy of Generâ€" ous Support. List of Subâ€" scriptions to be Pubâ€" lished. ng o s clalms in. Deéloro A recent visit of the diâ€" he Co. was made to the d satisfaction _ expressed ess and prospects,. of much benefit 'l" * _‘, y ] immins‘ gooc should _ receive from all. The complaint has often been made that the alien enemies who are _ alâ€" lowed so much freedom in Canada are enjoying all the good things of the land and are giving nothing in return.. Many of them earn unusually good wages, but in one way or anâ€" other eseape taxation. They say they came here in some instances to escape European militarism, but their actâ€" ions show that here they refuse to contribute to the cost of fighting that militarism and even secornfully reject any suggestion that they do their bit for such a humane cause as the Red Cross. â€" But Sudbury _ apparently knows a way of getting ahead of the alien enemy, to judge by the experiâ€" ence in the nickel town some days ago Visitor from Timmins Camp Two Days in Nickel Town Was Made to Pay Poll Tax. The cement foundations for the new Schumacher mill are completed and the framework of the bulding is being rushed to completion _ this Work Being Pushed Forward. Unâ€" derground Operations Also Likely to be Fesumed Soon. UNIQUE METHOD OF MAKING ALIFN FENEMIFS PAY lack of interest. In his report, howâ€" ever, Mr. T. F. King said there seemâ€" ed to be general approval of the plan to have a big day in Timmins on Labâ€" Day, but he would like to see all interested give fullest support before the matter was gone on with. After the financial support promised by the Mines, the Miners, and the business men of the town,‘had been outlined, and a general discussion of the situâ€" ation had taken place, the meeting adâ€" journéd, the Committee feeling that they had Gone all they had been apâ€" MHL REAOY IN A MONTH Coâ€"operation of Public Asked for Celebration TWO MEETINGS HELD TO PLAN FOR LABOR DAY EVENT, AND INCREASED INTEREST OF GENERAL PUBLIC DESIRED. ANâ€" OTHER PUBLIC MEETING NEXT TUESDAY EVENING. en New Ontamo," as The Advanco said just a year ago. A terrific wind storm followed the â€" fire â€" wrecking many homes and smashing and seatâ€" tering unfinished buildings. 1t was a testing time indeed, and it was the one bright spot in the tragedy to seo May 21 and on Junel9. On June 23 he duly reported to Montreal, and from there by permission he travelâ€" led to Timmins reporting here on July 2, July 10 and July 21. On the latter date he was given permisâ€" mion to visit Sudbury for a few days. He duly reported at Sudbury on July 23, as required by his agreeâ€" ment, and though he was to return to Timmins in two days, the polico collected three dollars poll tax from leieif. . On July 25 Teieff duly reporâ€" ted again to the Sudbury police preâ€" vious to returning here. Ieieff told the Sudbury police that he was only visiting in Sudbury would hbe gomg back to Timmins in a couple of days. But the Sudbury police _ colâ€" IiASt,, 2dtl1, WAas â€"â€" Te first anniversary of the 1916 Northâ€" ern Ontario forest fire,â€"one of the most fearful of tragedies. _ Neveral hundred lives were lost,â€"the exasct number will never be truly known,â€" and the loss to property was a very serious one, though almost lost sight of in this district in view of the more heartrending sids of the disaster, ‘*From Matheson to Cochrane on theo main line of the T. N.0).. and branch lines east and west, death and deyâ€" astation laid their hands heavily upâ€" the bravery, the generosity, the seltâ€" sacrifice shown on every chand. Timâ€" mins had a narrow escape from being wiped out, but . Matheson, Cochrans and other towns were not so fortuâ€" nate. â€"It is pleasing now, however, to note how the courage and resource of the people of these towns triumâ€" phed and how toâ€"day the towns aro rebuilt and with even better progâ€" pects ahead. Toâ€"day the improved forest fire protection makes the danâ€" ger‘less pressing, while in towns liko Timmins the excellent fireâ€"fighters and their good equipment still further minimize the hazards. lected the poll tax when he first roâ€" ported, although he would have to reâ€" port again to them if his story were true or false. They were taking no chances. His story might be true and they mirht not then be able to colâ€" lect poll tax from him. ANNIVERSARY CF THE NORTHERN ONTARIO FIRXL The police at Sudbury, however, gave the Austrian something for his three dollars. They gave im a prinâ€" ted receipt for one dollar poll tax with the figures altered one place to $3.00, the alteration being in lead peneil. _ The receipt was signed ‘*Chief of Police, per G. A. Croney, or Cranevy, or Cooney,""‘â€"the â€" alien or Uraney, of enemy neithe how rightly h LIOn IA1(0 Te New Ontario Single Copies 5 Cents KnowIn read th July 29th , and it was the the tragedy to seo nerosity, the seltâ€" every chand. Timâ€" esceape from being itheson, Cochrans ere not so fortuâ€" was a very ilmost lost sight view of the more _ disaster. ing < nor‘¢ the receipt. , was the 1916 Northâ€" â€"one of the s. â€" Neveral @AaYril