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gx | B85 * Rf Aa Vi * 5 pe ars of i ha : (., TH wn ¢ 's 4 -, on a charge of assault. General News Yosiain, the leader of the Doukichors, bas been in prison & marched and written a letter to the Government Agent at Nelson LN ¥ B. C., demanding his release. Hag : A factor in the tax reduction fight in Toronto, is the rate of pay of city servants. It is said to be 60c. an hour--a fairly generous wage for street cleaning,etc. But the city servants are "standing pat". = LB J The unemployed Camp at Rondeau Park will be closed shortly, Loss estimated at $100,000 was caused by fire at Sydenham, Ontario, on March 21st. The only fire fighting equipment was a bucket brigade. eat : l : A seemingly fantastic story is being circulated that the Lindbergh baby is still living, a The net earnings of the C.P.R. have increased by $4,960,729; and the C. N. R. annual deficit has been reduced by about ten million dollars ial Dominion Conservatives are talking of August or September as the time of the Federal election, : SES Canadian dividends amounting to $860,000,000 were paid to shareholders in 1984, more than twice the amount of dividends paid in the previous year. vehi Premier Bennett is still improving in health, with no recur-| rence of heart attacks. 5 @ There has been another out-break by prisoners at the King- ston Penitentiary, where two of the prison shops were set on fire. Negotiations are on foot to standarize gasoline and fuel ofl prices throughout Canada. os | Further restrictions are being placed by the Ontario Govern- ». ment on the sale of stocks within the Province. » Ss = / * 82 The story of Nebuchadnezzar may take another turn. Grass is being suggested as a food for children. : The restrictions on grain growing are being removed in the United States. Nature can do all the destroying that is necessary in food production. There are, still many people who go unfed. : alle States producers are demanding a barrier to Canadian goods, : . : * & 8 Toronto income tax to February 1984 amounted to $18,000, Quebec Sugar crop is estimated to be worth a million dollars, Toronto income tax to February 1984, amounted to $18,000,- 000, one milion dollars more than the income tax collected in Montreal for the same period. Hon. Geo. 8. Henry is urging the appointment of a permanent chairman: for the Hydro Commission. : Japan is leaving the League of Nations. The membership of that country expired at midnight on March 26th. Marine officers speak optimistically of the 1985 season. They gay more boats will be on the runs on the Great Lakes this year and that some which have been lying idle for years will be put into commission again. There may be a decrease in grain carrying lis year, but it will be more than made up in coal carrying as the Old Country's coal business in Canada is developing at a surprising rate. : J (Eee A mob smashed the windows 'in the Krug plant at Chesley. An attempt is being made to have the union recognized. RR : * 8 A complete outfit for manufacturing counterfeit 50-cent pieces was seized, and four men arrested at St. Thomas, Ont, ' LB <" Thirty-six hours after giving birth to a four-pound baby girl, Mrs, Jean Ondich of near-by Farrell presented her husband with two boys. Dr. E. H. Hagin brought the mother to the Buhl Hos- 'pital Thursday after arrival of the first baby, where an X-ray dis- closed the little girl was destined to have two brothers. "Both boys weigh four pounds. Co The depression for 16-year-old William L. McDonald of Brook- z dale, Man,, is ended. William's 900-pound steer brought him $126 in prize money at the Brandon Winter Fair, and was sold for $316. CC Arrangements are being made for the purchase of a fully- equipped farm, for the purpose of training ex-service men. This is a movement by the Army and Navy Veterans. - Settlement for Hydro construction at Abitibi was made for $2,000,000 instead of $8,388,600 claimed by the Dominion Con- struction Company. 1 ; Minstrel Show, continued from col. 3 Ta x 3 ORCHESTRA H. Burton, Bass - B. Bnelgrove, Violin A. Andrus, Bass M. Nasmith, Violin MG. Kilpatrick, Plano A. Asher, Cornet R. Cawker, Saxaphone P. Densham, Cornet J. Orde, Saxaphone . Music arranged and Directed by V, P. Stouffer COMMITTEES Music V. P. Stonfter ~~ ~ Advertising--Geo. Manning Stage Manager and Director--R. Harrle : GOD SAVE THR KING 'R. G. GRMMELL, President ALBERT CAWKER, Secretary THE SEPARATE SCHOOL QUESTION "Two facts should be remembered in connection with the Separate School question: -- } 1 Separate Schools were established by the British North America Act, and cannot be removed without an amendment to that Act. 2 The question as to the legality of the claim of the Roman Catholic taxpayer that his share of cor- oration taxes should be used for support of Separate chools is one of law, and can only be settled in the Courts, We have every faith in Canadian justice. The right thing will be done. Good citizens, be they Catholic or Protestant, only want what is right. RAILWAY MATTERS Recently the following circular was received by Mr. Levia, C. N. R. Station Agent, which has changed the railway outlook considerably. It has been decided to extend the experimental Pick-up and Delivery area for L. C. L. tonnage to include stations listed below. The effective date of the tariff has not as yet been decided upon, but announcement thereof will be made in due course. The tariff will provide, as at present, for the Rail- way to undertake the expense of cartage services on such RT PERRY STAR | PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 28th, 1986 "| against the accused was justifia $1.50 per year in advance 5 cents single copy Watch your label; it tells when your subscription expires. In reply the Crown submitted that it was the duty of every overtaking vehicle to make sure the road was clear ahead before attempting to pass another vehicle, and therefore the onus was on | the driver of the passing truck not to jeopardise traffic. G. D. ro Conant, K.C., claimed that the driver had turned out to pass a bicycle but his Lordship, Justice Jeffrey, contradicted him and said the latter conclusion was that the accused had turned out to pass had not been shown in the evidence. The youth on the bicycle had not said so. ¢ The Crown was foréed to admit that it was unable to show what the position of the light truck had been, but on the centre line of the road were marks of broken eggs and it was submitted that the transport truck had been on that line. Justice Jeffrey said it was not the province of the jury to guess, and he believed there was no evidence of neglect on the part of the accused. There may have been neglect by him or on the part of the unfortunate deceased but that has not been brought out in the evidence. He said that it was most unfortunate that the two passengers in the Green truck had no recollection of what happened, and that unless there were some evidence of negligence he could not send the case on to the jury. In conclusion, Justice Jeffrey said if he were try- ing the case without a jury he would not hestitate to dismiss it. After the jury had been recalled Justice Jeffrey told the mem- bers that he could not find sufficient evidence to place the accused on his defence, and that the manner in which the accident took place would probably never be known, but the taking of action by the circumstances. F. J. Donevan, surveyor, O8ha a, gave expert evidence, sub- mitted blue prints and measurements taken at the scene of the accident. Donald Clement, said he heard the transport approach- ing from the east and that it passed within two feet of him as he was riding one foot off the travelled portion of the road. He stated it was his opinion that the Green truck had plenty of room to pass safely on the south side. He did not actually see the im- pact but heard the crash. Constable Runciman told of his findings and related the damages that had occurred to the two trucks. . NOTE--The case against Edwin Bell, for manslaughter in the death of Miss Pamela Coupe, was also dismissed for lack of evi- dence of negligence on the part of Bell. traffic as.is waybiled subject to the provisions of the tariff. Agincourt, Bancroft, Beaverton, Belleville, Bowmanville, Brighton, Campbellford, Cobourg, Colborne, Deseronto, Fenelon Falls, Frankford, Gananoque, Grafton, Haliburton, Harowsmith, Kingston, Lakefield, Trenton, Lindsay, Madoc, Markham, Marmora, Napanee, Newcastle, Oshawa, Peterhoro, Picton, Port Hope, Port Perry, Tweed, Smiths' Falls, Ux- bridge,Scarboro Jct., Stouffville, Wellington, Whitby. These points are in addition to points already covered by the Western area. Will you please give consideration to your cartage require- ments, discuss the matter with Cartage Agent who in your opinion is best equipped to serve our requirements and please arrange to co-operate with Mr. Millar in making this service effective. Upon receipt of this circular, a meeting of the business men was held, and it was promised that if the railroad would give the desired service, the shippers would use the railway as much as possible. : ELIJAH MARSDEN KILLED : DEADLY GUST OF WIND BLOWS INDIAN ACROSS HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF RADIAL CAR, AND HE IS KILLED (Toronto Globe) Lifted off his feet on the Kingston Road, near Birch Cliff, when a gust of wind made a "parachute" of the baskets tied to his shoulders, and hurled into the path of a westbound radial car, Elias Marsden, aged 53 an Indian, from the Scugog Reserve, was fatally injured Saturday night. : Motorman Robert' W. Mitchell, 46 Bloomfield Avenue, Toronto noticed Marsden being blown across the pavement, but was unable to avoid triking him. A few seconds later he alighted from the car and picked up the injured man. : A hurried call was put in for Dr. H. Clyde Robertson, Birch Cilff, who, after rendering first aid, had him rushed to the To- ironto East General Hospital in Wear's Ambulance. It was found that his condition was hopless, and within two hours of his admis- and Norman Crosier, rived at the hospital died, and identified him. Case Dismissed Foster Ferguson, Driver of Truck involved in Death of Frank Green, of Whitby, Given Liberty When Court Rules that Evidence of the Crown Was Insufficient to Warrant a Convic- tion--Evidence Heard. 7 (Whitby Gazette) The charge of manslaughter against Foster Ferguson, of Blackstock, the driver of the truck which was involved in the ac- cident that resulted in the death of Frank Green on the highway west of Oshawa, came to a conclusion in Supreme Court Thursday last when Justice Jeffrey discharged the accused. After the of the approaching truck, the Indian Agent at Port Perry. Both ar- 2 a few miriutes after the injured man had 3 4 5. 6. The Lonesome Road - - - -. . . . . 7 8 Doc Rennie Minstrel Show . The members of the Young Men's Bible Class of the United Church are to be congratulated upon the success which they have achieved with their Minstrel Show. The hall was sold out for both Wednesday and Thursday; and the kiddies had "first night' Tuesday. The boys presented a gorgeous spectacle. Plain "red and yeller" were the leading colors, and there's many a good yeller in that aggregation of blackbirds, Presiding over these irrepressible blackfaces with calm dignity is Archie McDermott, the interlocutor. They couldn't have picked a better man. Outstanding in the whole entertainment were the choruses. In harmony and that characteristic swing of negro song the boys excelled, Mr. V. P. Stouffer, who trained the chorus and led the orchertra, certain; ly has done a good piece of work. There is a s and go and lively lilt in all the music that is very pleasing, and Mr, Stouffer deserves great credit for the excellent results attained. The funny end men--Lawrence Klein, Dr. Rennie, Bert MacGregor, and Tom Harris--kept things on the move with their merry quips. Solos, dancing, and the play --Ain't It the Truth?"--rounded out the the evening's fun. : PROGRAM PART I sion Marsden succumbed. . 1. Overture - - - . . . . . . _ . The Orchestra Coroner Dr. C. E. McLean of East York was notified and | 2. Alexander's Ragtime Band - - - . Entire Company ordered post-mortem examination, the results of which showed |3. And the Big Bad Wolf Was Dead - - - W.M. Letcher that Marsden had suffered a fractured skull, both at the top and (4. Old Man River - - . . . . _ . . . Storey Beare base; fracture of both cheek bones; nose and ribs: and body abra-|5. The Man on the Flying Trapeze - - - - James Boe sions. Death was attributed to lacerations of the brain, caused| 6. The Golden Slippers c= = = - - - Joe Grantham by the double fracture. An inquest has been ordered, but no date| 7. Good News! The Chariot's Comin' - - - Ted Jackson set as yet, : 8. Goin' Home - - - - . . . . . . Chas. Heartfield "In Marsden's pockets Chief Tom Draycott of Scarboro found ee PART II : : the name of Percy Maynard, Brooklin, who was immediately com- *{ Doc Rennie municated with. The latter, in turn, satisfied that the injured 1. No! No! A Thousand Times No! - { Bert MacGregor man was Marsden, got in touch with his brother, Charles Marsden, Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground - - . . + In the Evening by the Moonlight - - - Don't Let It'Bother You - - - . L. The Dancing Domino. - - . . ... C. C. Jeffrey C. Heartfield Storey Beare Tom Harris lein and Chorus Don. Campbell Tom Harris C. Heartfield Storey Beare Tom Harris ntire Company Sleep Kentucky Babe - - . . . . . Down South * Th Woe ww ea AIN'T IT THE TRUTH ? Chancellor of the Exchequer E. L. McLean His Son - - - y Bill Willard Willie Wishbon - - Roy Cornish Prime Minister - . - Albert Cawker Princess . - - Owen Cliff END MEN ' Harris Crown had concluded its case, J. P, Mangan, counsel for the de- Bert. MacGregor Lawrence Klein Tom fence, asked for motion of acquittal claiming that there was not|. A. L. McDermott, Interlocutor sufficient evidence to place the accused on defence. His submis- CHORUS sions were that the evidetice of Constable Runciman served to show . h that the impact of the two trucks had taken place at or near the 3: Bonte Chiog N. Latches af centre line of the roadway and that the south half of the road was J. Baird R. Harris M. Oke a) better than the north half and there was sufficient room to allow C. Beare C. Heartfield N. Powell (a the Green truck to pass easily, The evidence of the boy, Donald G. Gerrow C. C. Jeffrey C Reesor ) WV Clement, who was involved in the accident and 'was riding west on M. Getrow- Ted Jackson 3 Busllinen 1) Y the north side of the highway, was that he did not see the lights 8. Griffin « Bore hd > (continued at foot of column one) AMUSEMENT PLACES CALLED UPON TO PAY FOR MUSIC PRIVILEGES (Oshawa Daily Times) Recent discussion at Ottawa with reference to the rights of the Perform- ing Rights Society, an organization cert and dance halls, hotels and other places of that character in return for the privilege of having music played for which it holds the copyrights, are arousing some interest in Oshawa, Recently the society gave notice that it intended to double the fees which it charged, and protests have reached Ottawa to such an extent that there is some talk of a royal commission to investigate the operations of the or- ganization, y There are several places of amuse- ment in Oshawa which are paying license fees to this society. The Re- gent Theatre, for instance, has to pay a fee of from $160 to $176 a year, this being based on "the seating capacity and character of performarice given. Leon Osier, manager of the theatre, intimated that his company had fought against paying this fee, but had lost the case in the supreme court. Fur- ther protest, however, would again be the subject of legal action. Jack Marks, manager of the Marks Theatre, said his house had been pay- ing about $756 to $80 a year, but that returns or making further payments. Robert Fraser, manager of the Em- bassy dance hall, is another sufferer, and is paying for that hall a fee of $14.60 for the season, while he also has to pay a fee of a larger amount for the Lakeview Pavillion. He also intends to fight the demands for fur- ther fees from the society. Even the Canadian Legion Memorial Hall has to pay a license fee, on ac- count of the fact that dances are held there. The Legion's fee amounts to $17.00 a year, but this was paid only after strong protests had been made, but without that the Legion was not a profit-making organization, but mere- ly a community service body, license fee should be charged, but this plea failed, and the license was paid. Holders of these licenses are ex- pected to make monthly reports to the society on the music played at dances and other functions at the hall, but none of the local organizations are en- deavouring to submit these reports, which involve a great deal of labor. ag HOLSTEIN CLUBS HELD CONFERENCE Holstein Breeders' Clubs in prac- tically every County in Eastern On- tario were represented at a central conference in Kingston where the needs of each section were discussed and plans made for adequate field ser- vice to meet the situation. Seventy- five delegates and Agricultural Repre- 'sentatives heard Dr. T. F. Robertson, Brockville, state that the demand for blood tested Holsteins in Eastern On- tario was so great that buyers had to be sent away wtihout cattle and later Mr. G. M. Clemons, Secretary-Treas. of the Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada, in the course of a brief ad- dress pointed out that transfers in head office were running over forty per cent. ahead of last year. The conference was arranged by the Ex- ecutive of the Eastern Ontario Branch and was presided over by Mr. J. R. Henderson, Portsmouth. Mr, R. M. Holtby, Port Perry, was present, as Field Secretary for East- ern Ontario. - ee --------- -- RAGLAN Mrs. Mitchell, of Whitby, a recent Ruest of Mrs. Vernon. : Miss Helen Crosier was home over the week end. Mrs. Pelch has returned home to 'Collingwood. Mr. and Mrs. C. Gerrow, Mr. and Mrs. R. Somerville, visited with friends in Oshawa on Sunday. her home here after visiting with Mra. R. Butt, in Oshawa. Don't forget the Club meeting on Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ollif, of Toronto, were recent guests of Mrs. Seward. The social evening held at the home proceeds amounted to $17.60, which collects fees from theatres, con- was being made, and he believed the matter - he did not intend to continue making ee AG no- 1 Miss Ada Masters has returned to of W. F. Walker, was a success, The -. pwr ~~ we at BEX pag 2 ST A at peas