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0000009000000 00 o i o e o i # " d . Hon. Jas. Lyons, Minister of Lands and Forests since the accession of the present Ontario administration, is perhaps the Minister coming in closest touch with this North Land, and so there‘/has been special interest in the investigation following his resignaâ€" tion from the Cabinet. All will be pleased to know that Mr. Lyons has come through the most searching enâ€" quiry that political animus could deâ€" vise without his personal record of business integrity and fgirness beingz seriously questioned. _ The type of person who for some peculiar reason apparently desires to believe that every man in public life is a crook and a rogue will be deeply disappointâ€" ed by the result of the investigation, as will also that milder gentleman who affects to believe that at best all Tories are scoundrels. To the‘ averâ€" age man who likes to believe in his fellowâ€"man and in the integrity ofi most who serve the public the vindiâ€". cation of Hon,. Mr. Jas. Lyons will be welcomed. r In a lengthy report of the concluâ€" sion of the investigation requested by Hon. Lyons himself The Mail Emâ€" pire deals in detail with the evidence and the facts. A few paragraphs from The Mail Empire report will give the salient features of the conâ€" elusion of the case:â€" ‘*The report of the accountants inâ€" to the business relations of the Lyons Fuel and Supply Company, Sault Ste. Marie, with any departments of the + #, _® uis 2 2622 * 20. .%, .0. .%, .# #,. _O0,. .%._%, ?000“00000 1e mssn n 28. 18. 18. .9, .@ .* 0000“00000000uoouoon‘o00000000000"0003000"00000000000?000000000000000M¢0“00 s fzoo?uoooooooooooo}}’o:ozo’0000000000 k + GOMPLETE VINDIGATION FOR HON. JAMES LYONS Auditor‘s Report on Affairs of Comâ€" panies Show Business Injured by Political Connection. GOLDFIELDS BLOCK, TIMMINS, ONTARIO Thursday, April 1st, 1926 Automobile Owners Attention Insurance rates on cars have been reduced. For a small amount you can protect yourself, in the event of accident or fire, from possibly serious financial loss. Engquire for rates: Sullivan Newton Hollinger Stores Limited Insurance and Real Estate Phone 104 She will demonstrate this excelâ€" lent line to anyone interested, and will be glad to advise with anyone whose requirements are in any way special. We beg to announce that Mrs. C. S. McMichael, originator and manufacturer of the famous Lady Mac Corsets and Brassieres will be in Timmins at the Hollinâ€" ger Stores Limited, on April 6th and 7th. ‘‘These statements,‘‘ said Major Nash, ‘‘have been prepared from the books of the company. Every: effort has been made to include in them all the companies and persons who had dealings with the Provincial Government within the sixâ€"year period but in order to be certain that all such companies and persons have been included, it would be necessary for the public accounts of the Province and other records of the various Deâ€" partments of the Government to be examined in detail and compared with the companies‘ ledgers. This work has not so far been completed, as time would not permit, but we have no reason to believe that the completion of this work would add materially to the statements.‘‘ You are cordially invited to ‘‘A serutiny of the statements, said Major Nash, would reveal the names of néw customers of the comâ€" come in and meet her. ‘‘The total dealings of the Lyons firms with the Government over a period of six years, it was disclosed only amounted to $30,613, while, as a matter of fact the business of the firm had suffered during the past three years, when Mr. Lyons had been unable to devote his personal attentionâ€"to it. Government, or of any companies in which Hon. James Lyons has an inâ€" terest, and their dealings with the Government, was presented to the Public Accounts Committee by Major A. E. Nash, and constitutes a vindiâ€" cation of the former Minister of Lands and Forests. After detailing the extensive scope that the investiâ€" gations covered, the report states: We did not examine the personal bank account of the Hon. James Lyons. There was nothing in the inâ€" vestigation of the Lyons Fuel and Supply Company, Ltd., or the Sault Ste. Marie Coal and Wood Company which would appear to eall for such an investigation.‘‘. THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO. The New Liskeard Speaker last week says:â€"‘""Mr. and Mrs. S. Mecâ€" Chesney, of Timmins, spent the weekâ€" end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. MeChesney in town, and are spendâ€" ing a while with other relatives ip the Nicholas Pouliny of | Hearst, is dead and the old C.N.R. station at Cavell, used lately as a section house, is totally destroyed as the result of a fire that broke out in the section house early Tuesday morning. Acâ€" cording to reports of the tragedy reaching the North Bay Nugget last week, the section gang was just leavâ€" ing the building to start on their morning‘s work. They noticed the light from the flames in the upper part of the building and turned back to fight them. Entering the station they attempted, unsuccessfully, to check the fire but in the old building it burned rapidly. Realizing that the fire had reached a stage where the safety of the men was menaced the section foreman called them all outâ€" side. However, just as they were leaving, the chimney fell, catching Poulin underneath it. The remainder of the men tried in vain to extricate him but it was impossible to clear the bricks and carry the body out. The cause of the fire is, as yet, unknown, but it is believed to have been due to a fire starting in the chimney. The building was valued at about $7,000. Poulin‘s body was taken to Hearst, where the funeral was held todav. He is survived by a wife and small family. ‘‘‘There was not included in the reâ€" port any details of prices charged by the company, but Major Nash said that price tests that were made durâ€" ing the investigation had not disclosed any unusual profits on business done with companies, or persons doing busiâ€" ness with the Government or with timber licenses."! HEARST MAN KILLED BY FALL OF CHIMNEY AT FIRE pany havingâ€" business dealings with the Government. _ Since July, 19253, the Lyons Fuel and Supply Company, Ltd., had â€"opened approximately 117 new accounts, excelusive of local retail accounts, of which 38 were with comâ€" panies or persons doing business with the Government or timber licenses. lower than the two preceding years~ In view of the nature of the investi+ gation, we think it proper to mention this fact, but do not draw any conâ€" clusion from it.‘‘ We are not including in this reâ€" port any statement of the operations or profits of the Lyons Fuel and Supâ€" ply Company, Ltd.‘‘ said witness, ‘‘but the records of that Company disclose the fact that the profits for the last three years were substantially The special general meeting of the Timmins Football Club on Tuesday ‘evening was largely attended and there was encouraging enthusiasm shown by all. The meeting was genâ€" erally considered as one of the most successful held in the interests of football. Timmins Football Club Asks~/ Coâ€"operation of Other Clubs The President, Mr. W. A. Field, occupied the chmr and many items of particular interest and importance were dealt with. After routine busiâ€" ness, the President vacated the chair to make a report in regard to the reâ€" cent conference designed to secure better coâ€"operation _with the other football elubs in town. Mr. Adamâ€" son was voted to the chair for this part of the proceedings. President Field explained that at the conferâ€" ence the Timmins Football Clubh had made the proposition that the Timâ€" mins Football Club officers and exeâ€" cutive remain as elected at the annual meeting but that provision be made to allow each of the other clubs equal representation on the executive. The representatives of the other clubs bad refused to consider this plan, but apâ€" parently desired to disband the Timâ€" mins Football Club and form a new i¢ssociation. Others present at the conference made reference to the proâ€" ceedings and a general discussion enâ€" sued. It was pointed out that the Timmins Football Club had earried on successfully for seven years and bult up the ]mpuiarltv of football in Timmins. The officers and executive for this year were elected at the anâ€" nual meeting regularly called and having a very large and representaâ€" tive attendance. The Timmin Footâ€" ball Club was for all footiball enthusiâ€" asts in Timmins and if any of the clubs had failed to have members at the annual meeting it was their own fault. Eventually after the question had been thoroughly discussed and considered, the following resolution was moved by G. A. Maecedonald and seconded by A. Cadman :â€"*""That the officers and executive of the Timmins Fooball Club, as elected at the anâ€" nual meeting, carry on as the governâ€" ing body of football in Timmins, and that the Secretary and President and Officers continue to seek the coâ€"operaâ€" tion of the other elubs.‘‘ This was passed by an overwhelming majoriâ€" ty, only three or four failing to vote Large and Enthusiatic Meeting Held on Tuesday Evening. Provision Made for Representation of Other Clubs on Executive. Plans to Insure all Players During Season. Interest Shown in Juvenile Football. d. Lt $ re t0 ger 8 lin 0 Hollinger Stores Ltd. Hosiery in rayon and thread silk from 50 cts. to $3.50 per pair. Have you seen our 95 cts. special. Its worth a look. Come in and Shop around. Every Hollinger Employee Entitled to the Regular Discount What a difference a new dress makes! Or a new coat â€"or a new hat. The season calls for them. We know you want them for Easter, and are ready to show you a splendid choice in the newest styles and materials, and at exceedingly reasonable prices. New arrivals almost daily. Come in and see them. President Field then explained that he felt that some of the difficulty was due to personal animus against him. He had worked his hardest for footâ€" ball and had nothing at heart but the good of the sport, without fear or favour. If it would help matters he would resign, and he felt he could not continue unless he had the confidence and support of all. He was promptly arswered, a vote of full confidence in the President and other officers and executive as elected at the annual meeting being passed enthusiastically. To offer encouragement to further coâ€"operation by all the cluwhs, the folâ€" lowing resolution was passed after discussion and careful consideration ; moved by Mr. Dansmore, seconded by Mr, Liddle, that the Cornish Oneâ€"andâ€" All, the Laneashire and the Hollinger Recreation foothball clubs elect two reâ€" presentativesseach for the executive of the T.F.C., these with the officers and executive elected at the annual meetâ€" ing to form the T.F.C,. executive for 192G6. The second conference between the T.F.C. and the other clubs on Thursâ€" day evening will be informed of all that was decided at the Tuesday evening. meeting. The meeting genâ€" erally seemed to be of opinion that the other clubs would give the fullest coâ€" operation as soon as the situation was fully understood, and that all would work together to make 1926 the bigâ€" gest season vet in football. On motion of Messrs H. Hatton and J. Liddle, it was decided to carry out the past procedure of giving a football to each of the schools in town. Mr. Adamson also suggested that special attention might be given to football at the schools and the coâ€" operation of the trustees might be enâ€" listed to this end. Others endorsed Mr. W. Larmer resigned as trainer and coach, but the meeting unanimâ€" ously refused to accept the resignaâ€" tion and after many complimentary words for his good work last year, asked him to carry on as before. On motion of Messrs R. Mullin and A. Borland, Sr., all clubs coâ€"operatâ€" ing with the T.F.C. are to contribute 10. per cent. of all gate receipts to the funds of the Timmins Football Club, the latter body having the burden of financing the district team. for it. Our Shoe stock is complete and very atâ€" tractive, Smardon‘s, Gracia and McFarâ€" lane‘s, etc., in all the newest strap shoes and pumps and at prices to suit any pocket book. House Dresses in great variety, sizes 16 to 54 from $1.25 up. The usual honorarium was passed for the Secretaryâ€"Treasurer‘s work, and Mr. Oscar Robertson after thankâ€" ing the Club said:that he would give the amount for the encouragement of juvenile football. Like Mr. Adamâ€" son and others he had been thinking of the value of juvenile football and had been worrying as to how it would be possible to finance same. With the hundred dollars he saw the way clear. His generous actionâ€" was TIMMING AGAIN DEFENDSG 1. N.D. GURLING TROPHY h io . 15. 1 on hn ie uit s uh u9. i i 1 1 ol 10 / on ie i Ne ) 5. . NC n uk ts The question of insurance for playâ€" ers was referred to, and all present were heartily in favour of some such plan for the protection of the players. Mr. A. Borland, Sr., explained how the plan had worked in hockey. It was decided to have the President and Secretary secure rates and partiâ€" culars and submit same to next meetâ€" ing of the executive. Iroquois Falls Again Makes Unsucâ€" cessful Effort to Lift Cup from Timmins On Saturday night a rink repreâ€" senting the Iroquois Falls Curling Club, and skipped by Alee Dewar trled conclusions with Timmins in an effort to lift the T..N.0O. Commission Curling Trophy, but lost out by a seore of 9 to 8. Mr. Dewar was the skip who took the Trophy back to Iroquois Falls a couple of weeks ago. In the same week South Poreupine went over to the Falls and brought the Cup back to the Poreupine Camp, Timmins winning the Cup from South Poreupine last Week this good idea and it was put in the form of a resolution and passed on to the executive to carry through. roundly cheered. The Timmins rink which successâ€" fully defended the T..N.O. Trophy consisted of H. Huckabone, skip; J. Bacon, viceâ€"skip; Sid \IcCov second ; Tex Jurdnw lead. Hu(klhonc \\d.s four down when the smoke cleared away at the tenth end. In the eleâ€" venth the Timmins defenders were successful in getting a threeâ€"end, and in the twelfth another twoâ€"end gave the game,â€"thée possession of the Cup for a short time longer to Timmins. Photographer: ‘‘Now, then, my boy, look pleasant for a moment. That‘s it. A moment longer. Ah! Now you may resume your natural exâ€" Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much. Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. Natural. â€"Cowper