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"We the jury find that the said Ernest Landry died from a ruptured appendix and general peritonitis which may have been avoided, had he received a thorough medical examination rather than a sedative prescription while in custody at South Porcupine." was the verdict delivered by a coroner‘s jury this morning which was empanellâ€" ed to enquire into the death of Ernest Landry who died in Misericordia Hosâ€" pital, Haileybury, soon after his arrival there to serve a jail sentence imposed in South Porcupine. The inquest today was the second whicn has been made into the death. The first was held at Haileybury some time ago. The jury, in that enquiry, stated that the evidence appeared to <how that medical attention should have been given the man before he left ‘Timmins. Evidence taken in the first inquest was included in today‘s hearing. This second inquest was conducted by the Chief Coroner of the Province of Ontario, Dr. Smirlie Lawson. Intéerâ€" rozating witnesses was Cecil Snyder, Deputy Attorney General. Members of the jury were Gordon Black, foreman, George Francis, Harold Piriec J. L. Pulâ€" ton and Frank Baderski. Said Dr. Lawson in his summary of the cass: "Perhaps this man may not have died in vain if it will result in prisoners getting proper examinations which will lead to early operations in cases of such gravity. In the future maybe, more care will be taken." Referring to testimony given by I#. wW. MsLaren, of Tisdale, to the effect that many of the patients he had in jail were "dope fiends or whiskey adâ€" dicts," Dr. Lawson said: "Unfortunately if you are going to take the position of a physician, you have to be prepared to go whether the case is serious or Tiot."‘ Medical Examination Might Have Saved Life Ernest Landry, Says Jury Sergeant Douglas, of the Tisdaile police, said that he was called to a South Porcupine restaurant. There he found three men who had eaten meals and did not have the money to pay for them. Asked why they did. it, they said that they wanted to "go ‘down" for thirty days. He took the men over to the jail, the sergeant said. The next night, after Landry had been sentenced to serve thirty days, at 8.15 pm. the prisoner said that he (Continued on Page Six) Withdraw Long Pending Charge Against Millard Here Yesterday Morning The charge that Charles H. Millard Secretary, who was alleged to have made statements in contravention to the Defence of Canada Regulations during a seech at the Goldfields theaâ€" tre on November 26, was withdrawn by the Attorney General‘s Department in police court here yesterday morning. ence I made to the war and Canada‘s part therein I had not the slighte=~t intention or desire to agitate pubic opinion or feeling against Canada‘t war effort or against the war effort of the British Empire. "Since the date when my speech. to "Since the date when my speech, to parts of which exception is taken and not out of which the pending charges arise, was made, the Defence of Canada (Continued on Page Siz) ind That Medical Examination Rather Than Sedative Prescription Might Have Saved Man Who Died in Haileybury from Ruptured Appendix. Chief Coroner for Ontario, Dr. Smirle Lawson, Conducts Case. Deâ€" % 1. 0. Official, Charged With Breach of Defence of Canâ€" ada Regulatwns Following Speech Here on November 26, is Freed When Attorneyâ€"General‘s Department Withdraws Charge Against Him. Millard Asserts Good Faith in Letter to Court. puty Attorney General Interrogates. Open Night At Central A teacher presided in each of the schoolrooms, and many of the parents found pleasure in talking to the teachers alsout the work of the pupils, and disâ€" cussing the problems that met their children. The Central Publis School was visited on Wednssday evening by many parâ€" ents of pupils, and friends, when the school held "open night." The work of the pupils, their school books, art mwork, special projects, etc., was on display, and each room was neat and ‘spick and span" for the occasion. Cecil Frost, organizer for the Onâ€" tario Conservative Party will be the speaker tonight at a meeting to be held in the Ukrainian hall. In addition to Mr. Frost, the local Conservative canâ€" didate, R. W. Crumb, will speak and A Liberal rally will be held in the Palâ€" ace Theatre on Suglay night. Speakâ€" ers will be J. A. Bradette, seeking reâ€" election as member for this riding, and J [A Habel, M.PP. Other speakers will ‘also be‘ on the progzramme. Many Attend Interesting Event Last Night. M. Seymour will address the meeting in French. German Raid a Flop The German raid on Scapa Flow the other day was a "complete flop," Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons Tuesday Hold Political Rallies Toâ€"Night and on Sunday Cecil Frost to Address Meetâ€" ing Toâ€"Night in Ukrainâ€" ian Hall. Liberals Meet Sunday. The Timmins Branch of the Canaâ€" dian Legica has a deserved high reâ€" putation for the enjoyment in its series of "smokers."‘ On Saturday night of this week there is to be another of these happy events for members of the Legion and their friends. A programme of much attraction has been prepared, as usual, and a good time is assured to all attending. One of the special feaâ€" tures of the evening will be the music provided by the Gold Belt Band under the direction of Bandmaster Walsh, who is one of the officers of the South Porcupine branch of the Legion. Comâ€" rade W. A. Devine who usually has a part in these events by his work at the piano will have a new role, Saturday night, being the chairman of the cccasion. Another Smoker by the Legion on Saturday I\lgn Gold Belt Band to be One of the Attractions. Members of the Timmins Branch of the Canadian Legion should note the fact that the regular general meeting oi the Legion will be held at the Legion hall on Moriday evening. There will be the usual array of important business to deal with, so a good attendâ€" Regular General Meeting of the Legion on Monday Published at Timmin#*, Ont.. Canada, Every MONDAY and THURSDAY From Sto:ckholm, Sweden, last night came the report that the Soviet had already dishonoured even the harsh peace terms it had imposed on Finland. The Finnish delegation at Moscow, the Swedish despatches said, had been curtâ€" ly informed that Russia would not perâ€" mit any Scandinavian defensive alliâ€" ance. Also it is said that the maps shown the delegates gave . different boundaries for Russia and Finlanid than those laid down in the brutal peace treaty, the change in eath and every case being to the advantage of Russia. The new Russian claims are said to be even more unreasonable and oppressive than the peace terms agreed upon. The Finnish delegation could do nothing about the matter except to communiâ€" cate with the Finnish government. Report That Russia Has Already Dishonoured Its Treaty With Finland Despatches from London, England, say that scores of Germany‘s most valuable aircraftâ€"both bombers and seaplanes were destroyed in the R.A.FP,. raid upon Sylt. The London Herald says that the attack had been delayed and timed so that a maximum number of German planes would be concentratâ€" ed on the island where for some time past the Nazis have been feverishly building hangars and strong planes there. The paper added that toâ€"day a number of these hangars are in ruins, and that also there are oil tanks in fiames, wrecked barracks and destroyed railways. The German version as given by "Lord Haw Haw" over the radio was that only one buildingâ€"a house, and that emptyâ€"had been destroyed. Neutral accounts, however, support in full the British reports, indeed suggest much more damage by the British bombing. It has been considerable time since there was only one birth registered during the week in Timmins, but such is the case this week. Maps Shown to Finnish Delegates to Moscow Show Changes in Boundaries, All to Advantage of Russia. Finland Said to Have Been Ordered Not to Enter Any Alliance With Sceandinavian Nations. Bornâ€"on March 4th, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomags Mousseau (nee Anna Levesque) of 41 Wende avenueâ€" daughter. (died 15 days after birth}. Salvation Army Red Shield Drive Proving Success Timmins and district has made a ready and hearty response to the Salâ€" vation Army Red Shield Campaign, and althcugh figures as to the total have not as yvet been compiled, it is estimatâ€" ed that the campaign will be very effe=â€" Only One Birth Registered Since Monday This Week tive. Canvassers are visiting the variâ€"| The ‘ate Mrs. Moloski was a native ous mines of the district, where they of Poland, and was sixtyâ€"two years old. have had a great deal of support, and She had been a resident of the camp it is expected that Timmins will for the past twentyâ€"five years, and reâ€" tribute to the Red Shield very worthily, sided at M Lakeshore Road, Response to Appeal Very Satisfactory. Figures Are Not Yet Compiled. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST, 1940 MIRRORING A CHARMING LITTLE "FAIRY" Colder Says Forecaster "Unsettled, changeable with snow and cold winds," said Mr. S. Wheeler, Holâ€" linger weather expert this morning. He conceded, however that there might be some mild weather late during the weekâ€"end. Temperaiures since Thursday have been as follows: Monday, maximum, 22 minimum, 12; Tuesday, 26 and 4; Wedâ€" nesday, 18 and zero. Today at eight o‘clock the temperature was 4 degrees. One and one quarter inches of snow fell during the week. South Porcupine, March 20â€"(Special to The Advanze)â€"Police and townspeoâ€" ple here are worried over the disapâ€" pearance of Charles Laamanen, of 73 Mcore St., from whom nothing has been heard or seen since Sunday morning. Laamanen left by car on Friday for North Bay with F. Lafontaine, Mr. Richardson and W. G. Heise, of Kirkâ€" land Lake, when they were to curl a friendly game on Saturday with North Bay curlers. Friends Worried at Disappearance of Charles Laamanen Bay curiers. On Sunday morning, Laamanen saw the others and left with intention to rejoin them to drive home. They could not find him afterward, either at his room or in town. They waited until next day for him _ Will. be Changeâ€" able and Unséettled Over the Weekâ€"End. nome. His wifle been busy whereabouts. H« good curler and . by all who know Nothing Has Been Heard or Seen of Him Since Sunday Ot nooln Funeral services were held,on Wedâ€" nesday afternoon at 2 o‘clock for the late Mrs. Lillian Moloski, who died at St. Mary‘s Hospital on Monday afterâ€" Funeral Yesterday of the Late Mrs. Lillian Moloski His wife notified police, who have en busy trying every channel to loâ€" ite him. His relatives live in Sudâ€" ury but they know nothing of his hereabouts. He has no enemes, is a nod curler and sport., and is wellâ€"liked PP â€"AP AP *AAA We pine Apante |: "‘ lt lt .ces G un failir 5w him next day for him which they drove When the brigade arrived, which they did in quick time, the building was practically burnt down. It was an old building, of frame and corrugatéed iron, but housed machinery for drill sharpenâ€" ing, and tempering, and contained the heating (boiler) plant for the "dry" and the offices, at this part of the plant. A pump in the mine supplied water to a tank from which small hose were attached to fight the flames. The town brigade assisted and prevented the flames from damaging the nearby carâ€" penters‘ shop and lumber storage. Shortest Council Meeting on Record Was Held Toâ€"day South Porcupine, March 20. â€"(Special) to The Advance)â€"A phone call for South Porcupme Bnigade to go to the Dome Lake‘ sHaft of the Payâ€" master Mine was responded to at 4.30 a.m. on Wednesday morning by 15 men and the chief. A fire had started in the blacksmith and steel shop on the property, possibly from one of the ‘blacksmith furnaces. Steel Shop at Dome Lake Shaft of the Paymaster Burns The estimated damage to machinery and building is tonservatively estimated at between 4 and 5 thousand dollars. The shortest council meeting which has taken place this year, and one of the shortest on record in any year, was held this afternoon. In thirteen minâ€" utes flat the Council gave second readâ€" ing to three byâ€"laws, passed two resoluâ€" tions and heard i explanation of water pressure, A byâ€"law to license coal and coke dealers was given its second reading. License fee to be charged is $5. In order to control transient sign painters who do work for Timmins citizens and then are gone before time has tested the quality of their artistry and the durability of their work, a byâ€" law to license such craftsmen was givâ€" en a second reading. License fee will be $10 if and when the byâ€"law finally is passed. Loss Estimated at Between Four and Five Thousand Dollars. A third byâ€"law one which would enâ€" force the weighing of all coal and coke on the town scales, was also given a sesond reading. One resolution which was passed, was to pay the first quarter of the annual grant of $2,500 to the Volunteer Fireâ€" men‘s Association. A cheque for $625 will be turned over to the group. The Council approved of the grantâ€" ing of a taxi license to Frank Meehan. the license will be issued. The Hollinger, in the past, has been turning on more water pressure whenâ€" ever a fire alarm was rung. In future it wil do so only on request. The "Spring Time Frolic‘ to be presented at the McIntyre arena by the Porcupine Figure Skating Club on April 12%th and 13th will be a delightful event for all who love charm and grace, to judge from what may be seen and Jlearnâ€" ed about the event. In the picture is little Miss Ailene Ann Cameron, one of the delightful little "fairies‘" who will take part in the event,. jlarter of the annual the Volunteer Fireâ€" Published at Tmmins, Ont., Canada Every MONDAY and THURSDAY Find $7,000 Worth Rings In Paper Parcel Buried Under House Over River Pays no Heed to Warning In police court on Tuesday, Paulette Bisson was convicted of stealing a $37.50 watch from a man. She said that she could not remember taking it because she was very drunk. Because of the fact that Paulette was so youthful, 19 years, Magistrate Atkinâ€" son gave her a chance. He warned her however against going to beer parlouts with men and she was required to sftgn a bond for $100 that she would behave herself. That was on Tuesday. Last night Paulette was picked up. Toâ€"day she is in the women‘s cells at the police station facing a charge of beâ€" ing drunk. Another man who has had a chance is Alex Kokko. He recently was reâ€" leased on a drunkenness charge by the Magistrate when he said he had arâ€" ranged to go to Finland to fight. Alex did attempt to go. He was one of the group of Timmins men who were on the point of leaving when peace was made. Local 1. O. D. E. Grateful For Response to Appeal For Finnish Soldiers The Birch Street Public School was visited by many parents on Monday evening, when the school held "Parâ€" ents‘ Night". This gave the parents an apportunity to view. the work, of. the pupils and. to discliss; theli‘ pl;obiams with the teachers. â€" Cfi j . O ':Last, night Alex was picked up. He will face the usual charge, that of being drunk. During the evening, the visitors were shown movies of "Holland" and the "Sinking of the Graf Spee." United States and other neutral naâ€" tions have been forced to withdraw their consuls from Warsaw at the inâ€" sistance of Germany. _ a class in this war time training, which is being kindly offered by the Ford Motor Co. of Canada through its variâ€" ous branches. This will prepare a group of women for war service of this kind, if their services are needed at any time. Special mention was made by the chapter of its Appreciation to the reâ€" sponse in its appeal for field comforts for the Finnish soidiers, a few weeks ago. The following articles were grateâ€" fully received by the chapter:â€" 4 men‘s woollen combinations. 2 pairs Woollen undergarments. 1 summer combination. 10 pairs of warm woollen socks. 2 pairs of woollen muttens. 1 pair of woollen gloves. 1 1.0O.D.E. knitted sweater. 1 pair 1.O.D.E. knitted socks. (‘The latter two articles on hand at the local chapter, were included in the shipment, as the chapter had sent a parcel of its knitted articles to headâ€" quarters the week previous.) Although the war in Finland has since terminated, these articles will be very useful to the people in their disâ€" tressful circumstances. The sincere sympathy of the members of the Chaypâ€" ter is extended to the Finiris! ncomlc, Open Night at Birch Street Public Schnool Many Articles Received and These Will Help Finnish Peoâ€" ple Now in Their Need. Address by Mr. A. F. McDowell Much Appreciated. Committees Named for 1. 0. D. E. for Year. The members of the local branch of the T.O.D.E. enjoyed the address given by Mr. A. F. McDowell, of the local branch of the Ford Motor Co., on the subject of the "Women‘s Auxiliary Moâ€" tor Service of Canada," on Tuesday evening at the regular I0O.D.E. meeting. The subject was especially interesting to the chapter, which hopes to sponsor Alex Kokko, Who W a s Ready to Fight in Finland ‘ase Police Have Been Investigating Since February 18 Breaks. Armand Duval, Released Day Before, W alks Into Police Station and Gives Self Jewels Buried Under House of "Rita" Who Was Bank Robâ€" ber‘s Friend. Picked â€" up on Drunk Charge. Withdrawn from Warsaw tion was made by the appreciation to the reâ€" ippeal for field comforts h soidiers, a few weeks wing articles were grateâ€" On the night of February 18 or on the following morning someone entered the Third avenue jewellery store of Sole Brothers by cutting the bars in a reéear window, breaking the glass and reaching in to unlock the door. In one of the cleanest and most efficient jobs of burglary seen in some time, the thief cleaned out several showcases full of Also arrested in connection with the case were Donat Payette, 33 of 52 Riverside Drive, Mountjoy Township, who is charged with receiving stolen goods, and Florio Sandarelli, charged with being in possession of one of the stolen rings. diamond rings. The empty boxes later were found. Police set to work investigating* and two days later Armand Duval, alias Norman Roy, was arrested. He was held on a charge of vagrancy pending investigation, for several weeks but last Tuesday the hearing of the charge was peremptory by the Magistrate‘s order, The Crown fearing it did not have eviâ€" dence enough to convict, withdrew the charge against the accused man. He was allowed to go. "Rita‘"", who turned out to be Rita Tremblay, the same girl who was found with bank robber Neil Donovan when he was arrested and who was held for questioning in that case, was found to be the owner of the house. Payette (Continued on Page Six) When twentyâ€"sevenâ€"yearâ€"old Armand Duval, who had been released by police the day before, walked into the police station early yesterday afternoon the sole Brothers jewel robbery case was approaching its solution. He is now in jail facing a charge of breaking and entering the premises of Sole Brothers, jewellers, and stealing therefrom jewels valued at $7,000 retail, Yesterday morning early, Sergeant Allen Stringer of the Provincial Police, who was working in coâ€"operation with Timmins police on the case, received informationâ€" thatâ€" the 220 were stolen were buried in the basement of "Rita‘s Place" across the river, Sergeant Stringer went down to the house at §2 Rivysrside Drive, in Mountâ€" joy Township at about six o‘clock in the morning. The search was made and the, jewels found in the basement. The large number of rings which could not bhe held in two cupped hands, were wiibped in two handkerchiefs, covered wititmipaper, put in a paper box which was covered with heavy brown wrapâ€" ping paper, and buried in the sand in the basement of the house. Entertainment Therriault, Mrs, Desaulniers. Three knitting meetit held during the past : homes of Mrs. Warnock and Mrs. Holtz. Plans were made for a Springtime tea and sale of baking to take place at the apartment of Mrs. J. Dalton, Sr., on Saturday, April 6th. The following committees were apâ€" pointed for the year:â€" Committee for the Blind will be comâ€" posed of the whole executive, ( Child and Welfare Committeecâ€"Mrs, Pozzetti, convener, Mrs. Dorschener, asâ€" sisting. Girl Guide Committeeâ€"Mrs. A. er, convener, and Mrs, Mackic, Therriault, Mrs. Warnock. Hospital Committeeâ€"Mrs,. A. convener, assisted by Mrs. A. F. riere. Membership Committeeâ€"Mrs. Dorway, Mrs. Passmore, Mrs. Geil: Carriere and Mrs. Coulson. Refreshment Committeeâ€"Mrs, more, Sick and Visiting Commiltee Dorway, Mrs. G. Morin,. Mrs. WI Mrs. E. Robinson and Mrs. H. L1 War Work Committee (as sug from headquarters»â€"Mrs Traver gent), Mrs. Holtz (treasurer), anc A. Booker, convener of war work The April meeting of the will be held on the 16th day of April, in the St. John Ambulance hall, Birch street, Single Copyâ€"Five Cents meetings have been past month, at the Mtrs. Booke: Mrs. A. Book Mackic, Mtr ind M Lloyd. M 1 AFC