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The Mayor: "If there is a surplus of $10,000 and I do not doubt that there will be, it will be quite a blow to. the people of Timminsâ€"after all u}e"wm talk there has been of the extravagance of this Council. The public, Awill feel that it has been deceived. It is too bad that some men saw fit to make such wild accusations of extravagance and (Continued on Page Six) "Add to that the fact that we faced a $7,000 deficit when we took office," he continued. Mr. Armstrong: "In view of the fact that we are practically passing a mill on to them, I see no reason why another mill should not be cut off the tax rate. I look forward to seeing a reduction of one more mill." "The treasurer, Mr. Shaw, has reâ€" ported to me that so far as he can see, by scrutinizing the financial statement from June 30 to November 30, and taking into consideration estimated exâ€" penditures to the end of the year, that he feels that we will have a surplus this year of $10,000," said Mr. Armâ€" strong. "That is a far cry from the prediction of a $50,000 deficit that was blazoned over the air and in the press. "And," said the Mayor, "don‘t forget that there was a reduction of five mills on the tax rate." The prophecy that the Town of Timâ€" mins financial statement to December 31 will show a surplus of approximately $10,000 was made last night at the last regular Council meeting of the year, by Chairman of the Finance Committes, Councillor Wellington Armstrong. Surplus of $10,000 is Forseen by the Council For the End of the Year Mayor to Form Group to Knit for Timmins Troops At a meeting of Council last night Mayor Bartleman announced that he will try, during the coming year "when I will have more time on my hands," to weld friends and relatives of Timâ€" mins enlisted men into an organization to supply socks, mitts and clothing for troops from here. ‘The Mayor said that he was down to Toronto very recently and was out to the exhibition grounds. He saw many men from the Porcupine. They were very contented but some of them needâ€" ed knitted woolen clothing. He was goâ€" ing to make an effort to see that they got it, â€" The Mayor asked that all the relaâ€" tives and friends of soldiers from here get in touch with him as soon As possible. Send Man to Jail for 15 Days for Attempting to Impersonate at the Polls Watch Night Service at St. Matthew‘s Dec. 3lst The usual Watch Night service will be held at St. Matthew‘s Anglican church on New Year‘s Eve, Sunday, Dec. 31st, commencing at 11.30 p.m. Finance Chairman Makes Statement That Town To Show Surplus. Mayor Berates "Shameful" Election Camâ€" paign. Wild Stories of Council‘s Extravagance Will be Shown False, He Says. Councillors Congratulate Each Other at Final Meeting. "Nothing to Say," Says John Thibotout When Asked to Put in His Defence. Allege Tried Used Name of Joseph Morin. â€" Magistrate Advises Girl to Go Home and "Don‘t be Silly" After Attempted Suicide Hearing. John ‘Thibotout was sent to jail for fifteen days for attempted impersonaâ€" tion at the polls during the last municiâ€" pal election, by Magistrate Atkinson in police court on Tuesday afternoon. The accused man offered no defence. He had "nothing to say." FINNISH REPULSE ATTACKS FROM LAND, AIR Thibotout was alleged to have atâ€" tempted to vote under the name of "Joâ€" seph Morin." The Deputy Returning Officer at the polis found that Mr. Morin had already voted and called the police and had Thibotout apprehended. Testifying on the stand on Tuesday, the Deputy Returning Officer, Oscar Robinson, said that Mr. Thibotout came into poll number 4 at Mattagami School to vote. He had a slip of paper in his hand. He warned Thibotout that it was illegal for him to be carrying a slip of paper in the polling booth, said Mr. Robinson. wWhen Thibotout came to vote he gave the name of Joseph Morin, not once but several times. He looked up the list and found that Joseph Morin had already voted. Vol. XXIV. No. 99 of paper in the polling booth, said Mr.{; When she recovered she said that Robinson. When Thibotout came to|she was feeling "tough" at about 6 p.m. vote he gave the name of Joseph Morin, | so she went out and had "six quick botâ€" not once but several times. He looked | tles of beer." She left a note on her up the list and found that Joseph| door which read "I don‘t know where Morin had already voted. I‘ve gone and when I‘ll be bck.‘ Elziar Gignac, poll clerk, said that he! "I think she was just putting on heard someone nearby say "Mr. Thiboâ€" |show really," said Sergeant Downey tout" when the man entered. Then the| admiting that the girl never said that voter gave his name as Joseph Morin. ishe tried to kill herself but maintained Mrs. Menard, a scrutineer, testified.| throughout that the "six quick bottles" All that the accused said was "someâ€", were too many and too quick for her one gave me that paper, I didn‘t know," , stomach, t me~ n ie # s tve 2 Sections 12 Pages Change in T imetable On Sunday, Dec. 3ist, a few changes in times of T. N. O. trains will go into effect for the winter season. The Torqnuto train will leave here at 1.50 p.m., instead of 2.05 pm. as at present, and will arrive here ten minutes earlier, 4.15 p.m., instead of 4.25. There is also a change in the time of departure of the early morning train, which will leave here at 7 a.m., instead of 645 as at present. This train runs from here on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All should note the changes in times trains, noting that the new schedule Will be effective from Sunday, Dec. 3ist. Slight Alterations in Times of Some of the Trains Afâ€" ter Sunday. The Northland will leave here at 5.40 p.m. instead of 5.30 p‘m., and will arrive here at 9.20 a.m., instead of 9.30 a.m. as at present. Only fire of any consequence on Christmas Day was at 162 Pine Street, south, where James McGee lives in a shack. In some manner the mattress caught on fire. Firemen soon had the blaze under control by the use of a booster pump. Damage was not over $5. Only One Fire Call Received on Christmas Day Wall Behind Cookstove Igâ€" nites on Tuesday. Thawâ€" ~ ing Pipes With Torch is Cause of Fire. On Boxing Day, December 26, the wall in a home at 222 Hemlock street caught on fire through too close proxiâ€" mity to a hot stove. Piremen had no trouble with the smudge. Damage amounted to not more than $10. Damage of $20 was done to a house at 69 Birch street south, when the wall caught on fire back of pipes the owner was trying to thaw out with an acetyâ€" lene torch. "Show for Boy Friend" "I guess she was just putting on a show for her boy friend. You can go now and don‘t be so silly in the future" said Magistrate Atkinson to Bertha Berkner, who was charged with atâ€" tempted suicide. There were several calls for chimney fires during the week. No one of them was serious or dangerous. Between calls firemen have been busy cleaning up the litter in the room at the rear of the hall, which was used as a toy repair shop before Christmas. Maximum penalty for the offense is fifty days in jail. There is no alternaâ€" tive of a fine. "After all he was only tool for somebody else," said the Magistrate. â€" Sergeant John Downey said that as the result of information from Dr. Stahl he assisted in bringing the girl from 57 Fourth Avenue to the police station. There she was kept under obâ€" servation for a time. She was appearing to be unconscious but apparently was ill as she retched continually. Published At Timmins, Ont., Canada, Every MONDAYX and THURSDAY Ehe Aopante Charge®‘Wood Cutfand Lots Sold on Property Given Cemetery Board Stating that he felt that he had been criticized to the point where his perâ€" sonal integrity had been attacked, Councillor Homer Gauthier, at the iast regular meeting of Council last night, replied to alleged calumniators and gave an exposition of his attitude toâ€" wards the matter of a transfer of a tract of 40 acres of ‘land to the Cemetery Board. f The tract of land, which Councillors said, formerly was owned by Father Therriault and then was taken over by the town for taxes, has been a subject of contention for months. At . a recent meeting of Council the tract was turned ovei" to the Cemetery Board. At that meeting, Councillor Spooner, who voted against the motion authorâ€" izing the transfer, said that he was doing so because some months ago Father Therriault had been given tacit permission to make use of the land. He had gone ahead and had it cleared and had erected buildings on it and then it was being taken away from him. Last night Councillor Gauthier gave his personal reasons for voting for the transfer. "Is that true?" the Mayor asked the engineer. "Father Therriault asked us to transâ€" fer the forty acres to himself, personâ€" ally," said Mr. Gauthier. "Had he asked us to transfer the land to the Diocese of Timmins I might have given the matter more consideration. However, I felt that as a Councillor I was repreâ€" senting all of the people of Timmins and not just a section. I felt that I had to vote in favour of a Board set up by the Town when it came to a choice beâ€" tween that Board and an individual. "I don‘t know who gave him permisâ€" sion to clear the land. This Council has been accused of doing so. That is not trueâ€"why Paul Gauthier was cutâ€" ting wood there two years ago and selling it. I know because I bought some not knowing that it was taken off town land," charged Mr. Gauthier., "Pity Some Gentlemen Would Not Pay More Attention to Saving Souls Than in Trying to Help to Elect Candiâ€" dates," Says Mayor. Mr. Gauthier Charges Wood Cut on Property of Town. f. s TS Funeral services were held in Toronto on Tuesday, December 26th, for the late Mrs. Rena Gurevitch, who died at St. Mary‘s Hospital on Degember 24th. Funeral at Toronto of the Late Mrs. Gurevitch The late Mrs. Gurevitch was born in Russia and was fiftyâ€"seven years of age, She was of Jewish descent. Left to mourn her loss are two sons, and five daughters. Died from Heart Failure at Pamour Mine on Tuesday South Porcupine, Dec. 27thâ€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The only accident to mar the peaceful Christmas for South Porcupine occurred at the Pamour Mine on Tuesday. Mr. Vilho Eckmil Lefisto, aged 46, living at Porcupine was found in a drift in the mine, having toppled over while at work. He was dead when found. An autopsy performed today at Hunkin‘s Undertaking Parlors, gave death as from heart attack. An inâ€" quest is possible but not definite. Vilho Eckmil Lefisto, of Porcupine, Found Dead in Mine. (Continued on Page Six) TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28TH, 1939 FIGHT FLAMES IN COâ€"OPERATIVE Interviewed this morning by The Adâ€" | vance. in regard to the attack made on hxm last night at council meeting, Rev. Father Therriault explained that inâ€" stead of making anything, directly or indirectly, from the cemetery land in question, he had given time and money and hard work that only benefitted the !community.. Father Therriault said % that he bought the land in question at a township tax sale, and some ten ‘yvears ago, while Mr. Geo. Drew was mayor, he turned the land over to the town for cemetery purposes, with the i distinct understanding that if part or all of it were needed for Catholic cemeâ€" tery purposes, there should be a reâ€" ‘ transfer. Rrecently this need arose ‘and the council agreed to make the ‘transfer as per the previous arrangeâ€" | ment. ‘"Councillor Gauthier was presâ€" ent at the meeting of when 1 'was told to go ahead and appeared agreeable to fulfil the understanding," said Father Therriault, "and it is diffiâ€" cult to explain his present statements in view of the facts of the case." Father Therriault Replies to Attack at Council Meeting Has Spent Money and Work on Cemetery Land for the Benefit of People Only. Father Therriault explained that the suggestion to make the transfer in his name was to avoid red tape. It would be a simple matter for him to turn the property over to the church, while at the time there were changes in the diocese that make it difficult at that time to know just what title should be used if the transfer were made direct. "In regard to the mayor‘s unnecesâ€" sary and unkind insinuation," said Father Therriault, "I would say that there are times when "to save souls" it is necessary to pay particular attention to election matters. As a heavy taxâ€" paver myself, I am deeply concerned in the preger administration of the town." ”""""O""'Ol"' The Christmas Cheer Fund of the Service Clubs of Timmins provided a happy Christmas for many needy famâ€" ilies of the district. About three hunâ€" dred andâ€"sixty families were provided with large hampers containing all the necessities for a fine Christmas dinner with special "goodies," and toys for the children. Service Clubs Give 360 Families a Merry Christmas The response to this call for aid, by the people of Timmins, was a fine proof of the willingness to help which is always shown by the residents of the North Land. Nearly two thousand dollars was collected, and about two thousand five hundred toys were sent to the collection department at the Fire hall, where the firemen contributed their services in making any necessary repairs, repainting, and remodelling the toys. Many of the toys sent were new, and practitally all the toys were in good condition, needing only small reâ€" pairs. The following is a list of the contents of a hamper sent out by the Service Clubs to look after a family of from four to seven people: 8<lb. roast; 7 lb. bag flour; 10 lbs.. turnips; 5 lbs. cooking onions; 5 lbs. carrots; 1 lb. pure lard; 3 lbs. white beans; 1 lb. rice; 1 lb. raiâ€" gins;. 2 tins: milk; 2 lbs. sugatr; 1 .lb. coffee; 5 lbs. apples; 1 doz. oranges; 2 lbs. candies; 1 lb. mixed nuts, and 1 package salt. Hampers, Well Filled With Food, Fruit, Toys, Ete The large majority of the toys were used in the hampers, while the remainâ€" der were sent to the Salvation Army, to be used in their work. Adjourn Ten Court Charges Against Paul, Mary Ketko Four charges each against Paul and Mary Ketko, of receivilig stolen goods, one charge of theft against Mary Ketko and one charge of having spirits other than acquired on his individual permit, against Paul Ketko, were adjourned in police court on Tuesday afternoon. Police are alleged to have visited the Ketko home seeking a fur coat that Mrs. Ketko is alleged to have stolen from Buccvetsky‘s store. They are alâ€" leged to have found a large number of articles of clothing said to be stolen, and to have found a quantity of spirits. The fire which swept through the main store of the Consumers‘ Coâ€" operative Society â€" last â€" Saturday morning kept two shifts of the fireâ€" men working desperately for three hours, The. above photo, taken when the fire was at its height, shows the attack being made on the fire from Birch street. Flames were pouring cut of the of the building when this picture was taken. Loss is conâ€" servatively estimated at $60,000. t There will be very deep sympathy with Dr. R. V,. Weston and family ip‘ the death this morning of his mother,| just a week after the passing of his‘ father. Last week Dr. Weston was! called to Toronto, owing to the illness of | his father and mother, His father| died two hours before he could reach the city. His mother appeared to be‘ making progress to recovery when he lefft Toronto last night, but on his arâ€" rival at Schumacher on the Northland| this morning Dr. Weston had a wire giving him the sad news that a relapse had followed and his mother died about three o‘clock this morning. Dr. Weston‘s Mother Dies Week After His Father Published at Timmins, Ont., ngc’h. Every MONDAY ard THURSD Report Heavy Fighting ’At Karelian Isthmus 'Reds Call Up More Men Milder weather will be followed by snow, said Hollinger weather observer Sydney Whesler, this morning. He preâ€" dicted a cloudy weekâ€"end. It has snowed two inches during the past two weeks. It snowed from 6 p.m. on Sunday until the same time on Christmas Day. Depth was two inches. Maximum and minimum temperaâ€" tures duringâ€"the past week have been as follows: Thursday, December 21, maximum 14, minimum, 10 degrees; Friday, 12 and 6; Saturday, 8 and 4; Sunday, 22 and 2; Monday, 11 and 0; Tuesday, 4 and 8 below; Wednesday, 14 and 8 below. This morning at eight o‘clock the thermometer registered 14 degrees. Snow QOver Weekâ€"end The destruction of two more German submarines was announced by the French high naval command, at Paris. The Uâ€"boats were destroyed by team work of ships and aircraft:. One sub was sunk by the "Dubois" and another by coâ€"operative effort on the part of the "Sirocco‘"‘ and "La Railleuse." The toll of submarines which has fallen to the "Sirocco" has risen to four in less than a month. Weather Over New Year‘s Weekâ€"end Will be Mild Predicts Hollinger Weaâ€" therman. Two members of the British war cabinet, Sir Samuel Hoare, Lord Privy Seal, and Lord Hankey, Minister withâ€" out Portfolio, are in Paris to confer with the French government. They will visit the Maginot Line tomorrow. Better Class of Soviet Troops Meet Finnish on Isthmus Front. Bombing of Finnish Cities Continues. _ Finns Say Have Prepared a "Surprise" for Soviet Troops in Retaliation for Indiscriminate Bombing. Announce French Ships, Planes Sink Two More Uâ€"Boats ‘There has been marked activity of patrols on both sides between the Saar and the Moselle River. The French adâ€" mit that German patrols are showing more figh‘ting spirit. The\y are composed of picked men. Seventyâ€"five Single Men Enjoy Christmas Dinner At Salvation Army French Say They are Meetâ€" ing Better Class of Gerâ€" man Troops. Next Issue of Advance Thursday Owing to Monday being N°eW Yeals Day, and a holiday, there will be no issue of The Advance on that date. The next regular issue of The Advance will be on Thursday, Jan. 4th. As there will be no further issues of The Advance this year, this opportunity is taken to wish one and all a very happy and prosperous New Year. Unemployed Men in Town Given Treat by Major Cornthâ€" waite and Staff. Singâ€"Song After Dinner With Christâ€" mas Carols Featured. No Paper on Monday, New Year‘s Day Holiday. Baby Paul, twoâ€"monthsâ€"old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Voutour, of 48 Wilson avenue, died at St. Mary‘s Hosâ€" pital on December 25th, after an illâ€" ness of one week. Funeral services were held on Tuesâ€" day at 4 o‘clock at the Notre Dame des Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, conâ€" ducted by the Rev. Fr. Chapleau, Death of Baby Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Voutour Left to mourn his loss are his ents, one sister, Jeanne, and one ther, Edward. Monday being New Year‘s holiday, there will be no Advance on that date. The issue of The Advance will palâ€" broâ€" O i Turkey, pork, potatoes, peas, carrots, 'plum pudding, cake and coffee, oranges, apples, nuts and candies comprised the menu and each man was served more than liberally, leaving with that comâ€" fortable, wellâ€"fed feeling that adds To : the memories of a perfect day. Four ‘ turkeys had been prepared for the ocâ€" | casion, each weighing from twelve to fifteen pounds, and other items on the !menu were plentiful. Heavy fighting continued today on land on the Helsinki front. In theâ€"air the Soviet went on with its bombing ofâ€" fensive. The Reds are reported to have suffered heavy losses on land, and in the air the attacks have been ineffective in proportion to the effort expended. On the Isthmus front the Soviet had moved several units of first class troops â€"in marked contrast to the cannon fodder the Finns have been mowing down. This front remains the scene of the fiercest fighting. The Russians continue to attack with great stubbornâ€" ness and the Finns, masters at manâ€" oeuvering men and ammunition and of moving quickly and quietly through the rockbound forest and frozen marshes which characterize this front, have reâ€" pulsed every attack. North of Lake Lagoda the Russians are trying to cross the Suvar River. The Finnish troops are widening the safient and have driven into Russian lines. In the northeast of Lieksa, at one place, the Finns have crossed the Russian border. Soviet air activity has been far less severe today although comprehensive enough. In an air bombardment of Iampere, a city of 72,000 and the chief industrial centre of Finland, one civilâ€" ian was killed and another wounded. Fifteen bombs were dropped on the city of Turku. The beautiful summer resort city of Hameenlinna, 9.000 popuâ€" lation, was bombed today for the first time. Helsinki has been spared ancther bombing today but residents are preâ€" paring for another heavy rain of bomb.s {from above. Raid after raid has been made on Viipuri in the past few days and resiâ€" dents are becoming accustomed to both the effects of falling bombs and to shelling from Russian "Big Berthas" twentyâ€"five miles away. A report from Finland indicates that the defenders have prepared a "surâ€" prise" for the Russians in retaliation for the bombing of civilian centres. What the "surprise‘"‘ will be was not disclosed. A report from Moscow indicates that the Soviet called more men to arms last night and that she is preparing to pour further large reinforcements into the Finnish fighting. FVU W Funcral services were held on Tuesâ€" day for Baby John Kuzenko, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kuzenko, of 109 Hemlock stret, who died at St. Mary‘s Hospital on December 25th. Seventyâ€"five single unemployed men enjoyed a hearty Christmas, dinner on December 25th, when, in keeping with "Goodwill Towards Men," the Salvation Army prepared and served to these unfortunates a royal repast that was greatly appreciated by each partaker. The dinner was served at 6 o‘clock on Monday evening, Christmas day, and during the evening Councillor Spooner, Acting Mayor in the absence of Mayor Bartleman, and Fire Chief Borland addressed the men, stating that they hoped the coming year would find them in better circumstances, and would be, in every way, a more prosâ€" perous year than the past. f Councilior Spooner also helped in the serving of the dinner, which was in charge of the ladies of the Salvation Army, and Major Cormtmaue who carved the turkey. Following the dinner, all thr men joined in the merry singing of Christâ€" mas songs and carols, giving the finishâ€" ing touch to an event that spoke of good fellowship and the thought of true Christmas "to give is holier to receive.," 1 Single Copyâ€"Five Cents NERAL OF INFANT SON OF MKR. AND MRS. ROY KUZENO The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine. Established 1912