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Porcupine Advance, 11 Apr 1917, 1, p. 1

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A Thousand More Aliens to Be Taken to Kapuskasing It is said that this week all the interned aliens at Kingston will be transforred from that southern town to the Kapuskasing Interment Camp on the National Transeontinental Railway. â€" There will be about a thousand men so transferred. _ Reâ€" ceéntly similar disposition was made «of aliens interned in the woestern inâ€" terment camps, Camp Kapuskasing being nearly an ideal place to "*keep‘‘ interned aliens. : Since the establishâ€" ment of Camp Kapuskasing as a prison camp for aliens, there has not been a genuine ‘‘eseape."‘ _ One reason for this, of course, is that there is no place to which eseape «ean be made. The Camp is on the National Transcontinental, the staâ€" tion being called MePherson, but the train service is of no use to anyone ‘?; has not the proper eredentials, and4 as the trains that arrive are all guarded, no one has the slightest opâ€" portunity to esceape, even by ""riding the bumpers."" As for walking away, â€"well that would be a case simply of walking, for there are no settlements east or west or north or sbuth within| so many imiles that a man would be caught long before he could get to the nearest house. If the went east he would simplyâ€"go east, through unâ€" friendly bush.. If he went west, it 4Avould be the same. And before he got â€" anywhere the _ word would have been sent out by wire and theyl would be waiting for him. To go. ‘south would be to Tace a tracklen'<‘ waste of hundreds of imiles without chancee of eseape. To go north would be no better, with James Bay as the: end of the journey, and British law to welcome the fugitive. A company of the Queen‘s Own has been stationed at Camp Kapuskasing since its establishment and the solâ€" diers deserve the highest praise for the way they have done their difficult «duty at this lonely post of duty, Some of them have been without a furlough to civilization for twerve and fifteen months, and when any of them do wet opportunity to go home on leave, it is said that they have to pay their own way, even to their rairlroad fare on the Government Railways. _ In wiew of the necessity of their work, the hardship and loneliness of the life, it seems little enough that they should have more frequent leaves, with expenses paid to their homes in the south. The men of the Queen‘s Own, howâ€" ever, have built homes of their own in this far northern spot. The marâ€" ried men have‘their own quarters, the number of comfortable houses at the Camp being indeed remarkable. The single men are in barracks. As the married soldiers have their families awvith them, provision had to be made for the continuance of the education of the children. So, there is a good school at the Camp, and Actingâ€"Corâ€" poral. Nicholson, the teacher at the has four or five regular clasâ€" ses, ranging from tiny tots to a young lady of seventeen or eighteen. ALL INTERNED AT KINGSTON TO BE TRANSFERRED TO NORâ€" THERN CAMP. COMPANY OF THE QUEEN‘S OWN QUARTERâ€" ED AT CAMP. SOME INCIDENTS OF LIFE A HUNDRED MILES FROM ANYWHERE. At the present time Camp Kapusâ€" kasing is a regular little village of its own, isolated from the ontside world, and living, as it were, ‘‘all by its lonesome.*‘ The Camp has its school, its churches, its homes and its stores. Work recently has been strenuous arâ€" ound the Camp getting ready for the new interned aliens expected. Adâ€" ditionat housing accomodation _ of eourse had to be provided, and in addition the big property is being completely fenced. The interned aliens are all expectâ€" ted to work, but they are well used, so long as they behave, â€" Recently there was an official party from the The Thisteenth Will Be an Unlucky Day This Time Only For Those Who Miss This Event. The Annual Fireman‘s Ball will be held in the Masonic Hall, on Friday ev ening of this week. Alâ€" though Friday is the 13th,â€"someâ€" called the ‘*‘unlucky thirâ€" h,"-â€"the date will only be unâ€" for those who miss this hig social evoent. Those who attend will be in luck, sure ! There will be the FREMEN‘S BALL OX â€"FRIOAY EVENING 1378 Tne PORCUPINE ADVANCEK United States inspecting the Camp, and the officials were all pleased with conditions and accommodations. Praeâ€" tically all the nations now at war with Great Britain have representatives among the interned men at the Camp, including Turkey. and Bulgaria. Outâ€" side of work, the prisoners employ their time in many interesting ways, including such pursuits as music and carving. Many of the Germans rank higsh as musicians, while some of the Austrians have made some of the most wonderful examples of ingenâ€" ious wood carving. The carving of one of the . prisoners, â€" chowever, was not much appreciated, when he used a carving knife stolen from the kitchen on the back of one of the euards. The guard is just out of the hospital, and the alien is in confineâ€" ment for his erime which grew out of a grudge he held because the guard reported some antiâ€"British sentiments the alien uttered. Among the attempted eseapes from Among the attempted eseapes trom the Camp two instances may be noted. One man got away from the Caimp and travelled through the bush for a few hours. He had hardly esceaped, however, before lus absencee was notâ€" ed and search commenced for him. Only the speed with which the search began saved his life, for when the was found he was overcome by the intense cold. One of his arms was so badly frozen that it had to be amputâ€" ated. In his efforts to keep himself warm he had put his hands in us pockets and when he was found one arm was frozen so stiff that it could not be taken away from the pocket. The other ‘teseaping‘‘ alien suffered a somewhat similar fate, so far as the lenzth of time of his **freedom" concerned, and also in regard to physical results of this **eseape.‘ Most of the soldiers at the Camp: are men who joined the Queen‘s Own to go overseas, but were rejected in the final medical tests on account of some minor physical defects. Some of them are young men of particularly strong and hardy physiques and they are never weary apparently of seekâ€" ing ‘‘another chancee‘‘ to try to pass the medical board and so get overâ€" seas. They volunteered for their presâ€" ent hard duties so as to ‘‘do their bit,"‘ and no one who knows the hardships that they have endured, the work they have so cheerfully done, or the earnest spirit that has susâ€" tained them ‘‘one hundred miles from anywhere,‘‘ can deny the usefulness of their work or the selfâ€"sacrifice made by this fine company of the Queen‘s Own. While words of praise are uttered for the heroes overseas, the heroes in the north, where the thermometer has been below seventy this winter, should not be forgotten. best of musiec, dancing, eards and refreshments, beginning at 9 o‘clock. There are two good reasons why all should attend this event. In the first place the Ball itself will be worthy of the best patronage for its own suke and the good time assured, and in the second place the fact that the event is under the auspices of the Firemen should be accepted as an opportunity for the citizens of the town to show the general public apâ€" preciation for the splendid work beâ€" ing done so unselfishly for the town by the Firemen of Timmins. Mr. James W. Reed left on Monâ€" day night‘s national on a business trip to Toronto. s TIMMINS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ith, 1917. was the NINE MORE RECRUITS F0R FORESTRY ORAFT Twentyâ€"five Enlisted Here in Ten Days and Several Others Signâ€" ed Up But Could Not Qualify. and the others 1 nhnope to have i canâ€" not keep a man like that,‘‘ was Lieut. Gordon‘s way of looking at it, and the wouldâ€"be soldier who had run agâ€" ainst the laws of public honor was quietly dropped out of the Draft. Lieut. Gordon is at the Goldfields, and is still ready and anxious to talk over the question of enlistment in the Poreupine Platoon of the Fourth Forâ€" estry Draft. Eligible young men will do well to see him, especially if they have lumbering orâ€" mechanical exâ€" perience of any kind. EXHHBITION BOUT AT iROgUOIS FALLS There will be an unusugslly interâ€" esting sporting event at the theatre in Iroquois Falls on Thursday evenâ€" ing this week, when 8. Hortier and M. Moreau will meet in a tenâ€"round amatenr boxing exhibition bout. Both men have their special admirers, but the opinion seems to be general that the event will be full of snap and interest, ‘and that they are wellâ€" matched. The exhibition is confidentâ€" ly expected to be one that will appeal to all lovers of the seience of skilful boxin@. C o o Lo e S P 1 S tw ts the se e ol e on t on ce ce dn ts ce sls ie t s the on ie e se on 12. 23e 13e oo ce oo Since the advent of electric powâ€"| The road to Kirkland Lake is to er to the district Kirkland Lake is|bhe rockâ€"graded for heavy traffic, and enjoying a small bhoom as a mining|is expected to be in firstâ€"class shape camp. A number of mines at Kirkâ€"| before June. land Lake seem to be shaping up to t‘ 4 get into the list of real producers beâ€" . j Very satisfactory results are reâ€" fore a very long time. norted from the development work at The Kirkland Townsite Gold Mines Limited has been eapitalized at $2,000,000 in shares of $1.00 each to operate a group of elaims near the Wrightâ€"Hargraves. These claims inâ€" clude the Miracle, the Horne and the Matchett claims,â€"a total of about 120 acres. U On n in Sn ol on e ts e oie she oo aBe ce ohe ohe sBe en the on B ie aBe on ale on oBe ae aBe «o P o in ie tp 4+ 4 Boston Creek Mining Co. expect to be on a definite shipping basis in the near future, according to those interâ€" ested. High grade ore has been sackâ€" ed for some time, and an early shipâ€" ment of this is planned. The Comâ€" pany further expect to send out a carload of ore each week in the imâ€" mediate future, and as values are specially high this will mean a noteâ€" worthy production. Judgment was recently given at Osgoode Hall in the Toughâ€"Oakes Mining Co. case. The decision is in favor of the English interests, the judgment holding that the voting on stock in dispute was legal and conâ€" sequently the new board of directors headed by Mr. Harry Oakes was leâ€" gally elected.. The real fight seemed to be for the control of the Company, and by the decision referred to the English interests have won for the time being. It is however, that the judgment will be appealed. Notes, Comments and Opinions Of Interest To Mining World Officer Commanding Fourth Forestry Draft Will be at Meceting Here Sunday Evening. Major Gtordon, Officer Commanding the Fourth Forestry Draft now reâ€" cruiting here, will relate his experiâ€" ences in the trenches at a meeting in the New Empire Theatre at 8.30 Sunâ€" day evening. Those who heard Mayjâ€" or (Gordon‘s extempore speech at the recruiting meeting here a couple of weeks ago will be delighted at this opportunity to hear: Major Gordon again and to hear at first hand of life at the front from one who spent nearly two years in the trenches in France and Flanders. Recently Majâ€" or (Gordon addressed a Cobalt audiâ€" ence on the theme that will be his subject here on Sunday evening, and all who heard him were both interestâ€" ed and pleased. One gentleman who heard this address in Cobalt was in }Timmins this week and summed up what he believed to be the general opinion when he said, "U"‘It was the most interesting and enlightening adâ€" dress I have heard on life. at the front.:"" MAJOR GORRON T0 oPFEAK ON Lft IN THE TRENCHES In addition to Major Gordon‘s adâ€" dress there will be music by the orâ€" chestra and some pictures shown at Sunday evening‘s meeting. Manager Darling Says Dome Lake Mill Not to be Sold ENOUGHK ORE FOR Mill AT DOME LAKE Mr. Harry V. Darling, manager of the Dome Lake Mining Milling Co., in referring to an item in The Adâ€" vance last week regarding the posâ€" sibility of the Dome Lake mill being sold to the West Dome suggests that such a sale is far from being among the probabilities. Manager Darling says that the Dorme Lake mine hasg more than enough ore to keep their mill running. Also, several of the mines and prospects around the Dome section want the Dome Lake to treat and make mill tests of their ore, so the Dome Lake mill ean be run to full eapacity by its present ownerâ€" ship, and consequently it is not true that the Dome Lake is thinking of selling their muill to anyone. A number of the Timmins Oddfelâ€" lows were visiting brehtren at South Porcupine Lodge on Monday evening. Very satisfactory results are reâ€" ported from the development work at the lower levels of the Poreupine Crown. Improvements and additions to the equipment have also made posâ€" sible more economical development below the 550â€"foot level. It is said that diamond drilling will be carried down to 2,000 feet, the deepest testâ€" ing yet made in the Poreupine Camp. Mr. A. M. Bilsky has been apâ€" pointed managing director of the Apex, and will take up the oversight of the development work with enâ€" ergy. He has been connected with tle Apex since its inception and his knowledge of the property shonid thus be of special value. Diamond drilling is in progress but no definite announcement has been made as to results. Reorganization of tha Poreupine Moneta Mines, Limited, is now unâ€" der way, and it is said that this will result in the reâ€"opening of the Monâ€" eta as a working mine. The propâ€" erty is about 120 acres in extent, and its proximity to the Hollinger Conâ€" solidated, together with the promise seen in it by many prospectors and mining men and the encouraging reâ€" sults from the development work done on the claims previously, gives good hopes for suceess to further deâ€" velopment work on the property Town to Receive Increased Mines Taxation Revenue Another matter that Messrs. Meâ€" Laughlin and Montgomery impressed on the Government was the urgent need for forest fire protection measâ€" ures. In response to their presentatâ€" As an Italian Trio, Heavyweight Boxer, Discovâ€" ered Early Monday Morning. IT TAKEG MORE THAR THREE MEX TO "BEAT UP" GONSTABLE SALLY Constable Sally came more or less close to being the victim of an asâ€" sault by three husky Italians at about 2.30 Monday morning. About the onâ€" ly thing that saved him from serious injury was the fact that he is Conâ€" stable Sally. There may be some disâ€" pute as to just how many men it akes to successfully ‘‘Leat up‘‘ Conâ€" table Sally, but all who really know im are quite sure it takes more than tliree. Even the three Ifalians in ‘‘is story are forced to admit this EXTRA HALF PER CENT. TO BE ALLOWED FROM MINES ROYALâ€" TIES. PROFITABLE VISIT OF MAYOR AND CLERK TO TORâ€" ONTO. FIRE RANGER TO VISIT HERE THIS WEEK TO PLAN FOR BETTEK FOREST FIRE PROTECTION. three Italians on street who seemed to be looking for something. One of them was a particularly big fellow, whom it developed later was a boxer of some experience and slall. This big fellow brushed against the conâ€" stable in passing, and the later good naturedly said nothing. Then the bg fellow came back down stree? and agâ€" ain bumped into the constable. Then Constable Sally quietly asked him what he was doing. The reply was a volley of ozaths and abuse, and imâ€" mediately the big fellow was joined by llib two comrades. _ ‘*Oh, all right,‘‘ said Constable Sally, ‘"‘if ”Wta the way you‘re feeling I‘l take charge of you.‘‘ ;Then the trouble began. The three men set upon the Constable, but after some time and trouble he was abls, with nut using either his elub or his re volver, to show them they were misâ€" taken,â€"that they had attacked the wrong man. He got the bg fellow down and was working to subdue hir though more or less irritated by the, interference of the other two. Just at this stage of the game a sturdy citizen of the district happened. alâ€" ong, and Constable Sally called on him to help take the three to the cells. The citizen grabbed the man nearest to him for a start, but this fellow wriggled free and made a marâ€" athon reoord down the road. The other two were safely escorted to the nolice station, and the good r~1t17en went home. While Chief Craft and Constable Sally were putting the two in the cells the fellows had a relapse and made a vicious attack on the two policemen, but Constah‘s Sally having got his second wind, and Chief Craft being fresh from the enjoyâ€" ment of his beauty sleep, it #id not take long to induce the two fellows to behare and keep quiet. ‘The big fellow, whose name is given a#Chickâ€" erin Gerando, and the other wan, lisâ€" Constable Sally was on daty early Uonday morning when he noticed ion of the ease in this respect t were assured that the cluef fire Rs er for this district would visit Timâ€" mins this week, and «fter inspecting the ground and considering conditâ€" ions would formulate plans for the proper protection of the town from the menace of forest fires. Mayor MclLaughlin speaks in the highest terms of the reception accordâ€" ed the deputation by Hon. Mr. Ferâ€" guson and the other members of the Government. _ Although the Houso was in session and consequently the ealls upon the time and thought of tho eabinet were many and imsistent, Hon. Mr. Ferguson showed them evâ€" ery courtesy and spent much timo with them in his evident desire to help the interests of the North Land. Not only did he give a sympathetic hearing to the presentation of tho case, but ‘he showed an carnest and intelligent interest that proved his desire to do his utmost for the welâ€" fare and the progress of the people in this part of the Province. Mayor McLaughlin returned home very matâ€" erially encouraged in his belietf that the Government was ready to do al} possible to aid and foster the growth of this great land, and that in‘ Hon. Mr. Ferguson the North Land has i sincere and farâ€"seeing friend. THE NaWER TO TBE UESTION ON THE BARK Farmer Near Orillia Can Find a Reâ€" ply to His Query by Reading This. One day last week the *‘ National*"‘ from North Bay to Toronto wasâ€"~ creeping along its way with frequent stops at and between stations. OUne mean passenger said that the train was called the * National,"‘ becauso it was so slow,â€"that being a national characteristic. The train left North Bay on time, but before it reached Orillia it was three or four hours beâ€" hind timeâ€"table time. Just below North Bay one ear developed a **thof box,"‘‘ and had to be taken off the train. Then another car got spiflieâ€" ations in the brake, and that meant more delay. Also, several long and heavy freights had to be given pretâ€" erence over the fast passenger serâ€" vice, and so there were frequent sideâ€" trackings of the ‘‘National.‘‘ . Al} this made the journey irksome for the passengers, and in the smoking car the men had to resort to many tricks to pass away the time. Chief among these may be mentoned the settling of the war and religion, the cursing of the Grand Trunk, and the admiration of the seenery. Near Orâ€" illia there is a barn on the scenery that seemed to weld all the topics inâ€" to one. The owner of this barn is apparently a religious artist, for ho has paiunted in big letters on the sides of the building texts, questions and exhortations of a religious nature. These were eagerly read asad comâ€" mented upon by the tired «_ who thought they were hay u; a iuceâ€" taste of one part of the herosfter, in the train service. ‘*Where «=‘! you spend eternity?‘‘ one big e> imercial man read in sonerous tones the ainting on the barn. ‘‘*Well," reâ€" lod the little fellow +~ > ner of the smoker, ‘! from the way we‘ve been going I guess we‘ll spend it on the National.‘‘ * The Board of ‘Trade wil_ zeet in the Old Empire Theatre on _ ursday, evening. Important matters will be before the meeting for diseu« ion, and a large attendance is desired. ted as F. Lego, will sappear before Yug:sirate Atkinson on «Jlay to auswer charges of disorde. ;nduct ind assaulting the police. . 2 botâ€" le of liquor was ~ hg fellow, there may be an zo also against him. Leg ° 90 bail. There is a susr : " C quarters that the assauit . to *‘get"‘ Cohstable Sali: a reâ€" cent of some othâ€" but unless some people v. .. to. get nurt as well as spend long in ja‘l they should drop all (deas of "wvetting‘‘ the police. Single Copies 5 Cents

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