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He reiterated how the financial or- ganization of the firm had been changed cn various occasions. until as W. E. Mason stated he had lived in Sudbury for 23 years and he had given the Suctbury Transit Campany no per- sonal attention until 1930, when busi- ness was on the decline. Under cross-examination. l". ted “that if Mr. Mason had n to put me out. of town. or stop starting up business. I woz have told". W. E. Mason stated he hat celpt. was given “so that the new book- keeper coming in will not know any- thing aboutit." a suggestion of Mr. Mason’s. Later on. he had told Mg. Miller. insurance company solicitor, that. lf Mr. Mason prevented Mr. Kalefl from start-mg up in business. then he would “squawk.” On December 23. Mr. Mason had said: “Well, Kero. you haven't left town yet" and Mr. Koleff stated his reply was: “No. When I go to sleep I sleep quiet and when you go to bed you are too crooked to sleep . Kero Koleff. former manager Sud- bury Transit Company, stated he had left the transit firm in December. Mr. Mason had called him back from. To- ronto when the fire occurred and later the had been told of how the fire was set by the bus washer. Mr. Mason had instructed him to ply Soltynski out of the day‘s rece‘pts of the firm and then, as a result, the reports show- ed shortages. He had saturated the buses with gasoline and thrown matches on the floor, where there was some gas, later going to the Sudbury transit terminal. While on his way back to the fire, he was detained by Sergeant F. Davidson and later when released, went to the Budbury transit terminal. There Mr. Mason, stated the witness, had inquired if he was there and instructions were given him to remain at the terminal. Later, when Mr. Koiefl ,came back from Toronto, the bus washer was dismissed. “Kolefl pressed me and I admitted it," he stated. On other occasions he had gone to the Sudbury Star cmce and been told by Mr. Mason that pay- ment would be made when the in- surance had been collected. He had received sums of money from Kolefl and the last. amount was $60. making a total of $300. He had sent some to his native country and opened up a bank account, the book being produced in court. When a new bookke ing to the firm in Dec 101! approached Mr. M John Soltynski, bus washer, who is awaiting sentence after pleading guilty to arson in. regard to the transit com- pany blaze. thnough an interpreter, stated that on the night of the fire be- tween 11 and 12 o'clock, he was working when Mr. Mason came to the garage and asked how he would “like to make $500.” He was advised “to make a good fire." The witness stated he was afraid and was told “you don't have to be afraid. many do it.” Charla Belinsky, day despatcher and» brother-in-law of Kero Kolefl, former manager, stated on the night of the fire he had gone to the garage and there Soltynski said he was get- ting $501) to set the fire. “I understood there was to be no assignment made because of the fire." testified Mr. Grant. He stated that Mr. Mason “was sick of it” because of the totals of the money that had been advanced, but that the company did not owe any great amounts. Giving evidence at the Saturday night session cf the enquiry into the Sud- bury Transit Company‘s garage fire. W. E. Mason, publisher of the Sud- bury Stan. and chief shareholder of the transit company, alleged a plot into which he has been unsuspectingly led. The purpose of the plot, he said, was to force him to drop court proceed- ings against Kero Koleff, former man- aging director of the company. The witness denied he had ever offered John Soltynski, former bus washer, $500 to “make a good fire," or that he had paid Kero Kolefr $300 to give Soltyn- ski for setting the fire, as alleged by witnesses earlier in the day. S-c-Ztynski is awaiting sentence after pleading guilty to a charge of arson in osnnection with the fire, which caused $16,000 damage to the company's build- ing and equipment September 6 last. The first witness to appear in the mc-ming was Robert H. Grant, for- mer city treasurer and who was brought very detailed account of the enquiry. A comprehensive, though more concise is given in despatches in other daily newspapers a summary of Saturday’s hearing being as follows:â€" Thinks Blackmail in Story About Fire Sudbury Publisher Denies Any Talk About Having Fire Set. Alley-s Plot Into Which he was led L’nzuz‘pectingly. that the new bsok- vill not know any- suggestion of Mr. ‘ he had told Mg. company sol cltor, revented Mr. Kalefr 1 business. then he ne or w. E. Mason. Sudbury Star. has t and one of the taken has been the Budbury Star of a $311 Mx'. Mason my Soltynski s of the firm reports show- stop me from would never W35 CTm adm re '- I The first of a series of entertain- ments by the Dome and South Porcu- pine members of the Canadian Legion was held last Thursday evening in the Oddfellows’ hall at South Porcupine. The attendance numbered over the 200 mark and all had a wonderful time. Songs and a short sketch was given by Comrades Lowrey and Raymond. Com- ra e Bellamy also rendered two popu- lar _ umbers. Square and Round danc- ing featured the evening, the music being given by a 4-piece orchestra which kept the attendance on their toes all the time. The Ladies’ Auxil- ilary of the Legion (Dome and South Porcupine), served the refreshments, these being of a very good variety. Special credit is due these ladies as the lattendance far exceeded the estimate expected. but all were cared for and ‘enjoyed the. special brands provided. This. the first of its kind to be held in that part of the Porcupine camp, lhas given the committee in charge a I big boost and plans are now being pre- gpnred for the next event under the isame auSpices. Comrade Countryman McGurgleâ€"“I hear that yet auld friend Hector has max-tit a thirrd wife." McGulpâ€"“Aye mon. Hector has been a verra expensive friend. He has cost me two wreaths and three presents in saxteen years." Toronto Stanâ€"Soviet gasoline hav- ing reached Amercia. the cars will be Russian around more than ever. Winnipeg Free Presszâ€"Another les- son learned in adversity is that atirc is not the only thing you can patch. North Bay NUggetzâ€"Unive-rsity of Toronto has discontinued research in- to alcoholic poisoning because there is so little of it in Ontario. Prohibi- tion papers please copy. Blairmore Enterprisezâ€"A drugglst has gone bankrupt because he kept too large a stock of perfumes. He should have had more common scents. High-Grade Samples from Week’s Run of the Press same auspices acted as M.C. Large Crowd at Legion Event at South Porcupine Corresponding evidence was given by G. M. Miller, K.C. He had engaged Grant and produced forms of bank- ruptcy prepared by the former city treasurer, but; not executed. he had heard of the alleged plot was about. Nov. 26. On November 23 he had loaned $300 to Kclef‘f. going to the bank to draw it out to make up what. the witness claimed were shortages in funds and then three days later, Kolefi' said he paid the $300 to the bus washer to burn down the garage. “I looked him straight in the face," said Mr. Mas-3n. “I said, what are you trying to do, blackmail me?" I was dum- foun-ded. I was a pretty sick man for a while. A thing like that is hard to swallow." He said it was not long after the cheque for about $14,000 had been received, and he was sure Kolefi' was starting out to get something "wt of me.” Later, a conference had been held between G. M. Miller. K.C.. Mr. Mason, Chief Constable Louden and Crown At- torney Wilkins and statements had subsequently been taken from Koleff and ~Soltynski by the chief constable, and given to Mr. Mason. The reason Mr. Mason gave for not telling the auâ€" thorities about what Koleff had said in November about the fire being in- cendiary, was because he did not be- lieve it and later the witness added he was “looking for blackmail." 'salutely no." i The first he knew of the fire was a can from Bob Dixon. He did not know there we; a. bus washer at the garage at nights; did not know John Soltyn- ski and the reason he went to the police cffice was because “I was told by Chief Andrews that the bus washer had been ' taken in for questioning." He went to the mlice omce onlv Many people who say that never will .night of the fire. he said: “I naturally the red flag be allowed to wave in . . ,, Canada may not know that! once upon expected to be asked those questcns \ and “I knew I was under suspicion." a time it did wave here. It was differ- t, however to the recent red flag He denied he had been to the garage. en ’ “Then you positively did not have stufl', because it was 110‘ a foreign em- the talk with Soltynski. as he swore to ' blem, nor waved by “”913“ 990919 to today." he was asked and replied, “ab- :lnnoy; theanfigle bggfigjipfi 83,1811- Isoiuteiy no.” 81'! 0 - e e ong r a t, , some of the people themselves. At that. Th” m.“ he knew 0‘ the fire was a it should be remembered that the ma- jority of the people were against the waving of the red flag. no matter how much they might agree that there was necessity for reforms. Then, as now, they believed that reforms could be. taken in for questioning." achieved by parliamentary means and' measures, and they did not have as He went to the police office only I once, which differed from testimony 300d 9' chance then as now in this: last Monday of Sergt. Fred Davidson, direction. i who thought it was twice he had been The story 0f the former “73'va in: question-ed by Mr. Mason. The witness Canada 0f the "3d flag 13 tom as fOI-l denied he asked the sergeant why the ' lows by John Northman in a recent 15-: oflicer didn’t let the bus washer go. He I sue Of The Toronto Mail annd Empire.; admitted talking with Kolefl over the and is given herewith as a sidelightl I tong distance telephone and telling the on Canadian hiStOWIâ€" then manager to come back. “Waving the Red Flag in Canada is; The cheques for the 1035 from theinot a modern innovation. According! fire was turned into the bank, he stat- t? unwritten history, the pastime OI‘i-f ed. and amounts owing were paid. He ginated in Percy Township, Northum-‘ denied using the words to Mr. Koleff berland County. 94 years ago: and the: “ail over now and forget all about it." consequences echoed to the foot of the} tint he had never sat down on the bus Throne. ' sit. the garage, as claimed by Mr. Koleff; “It was not then the RGd Flag 01': that he had never apologized to Mr. . Russia; it was the Red Flag of Reform! Kolefl‘. and that the manager had never For those were days of rebellion and? "ten him regarding John Soltynski. !unrest. Lord Durham had confirmed: 'Never," he replied to a question; ithe fondest opinions of the Reform. "DLd you ever instruct him (Kol-eff) to'party. The Reformers taunted the! keep out money from the Sud-bury,Tories unmercifully; and some inspiredi Transit Company to pay the bus wash- : radicals devised a red banner in honour , . i . er. He admitted John Soltynski had,of their Champion. 1 After relating his movements on the call from Bob Dhcon. He did not know there we; r. bus washer at the garage at nights; did not know John Soltyn- ski and the reason he went to the police cfflce was because “I was told by Chief Andrews that the bus washer had been [slut resort,whenmyments were he- :ng pressed by creditors and hehad been "hounded" by finance companies. he had advanced large sums and ac- cepted the deeds to the real mate. chattel mortgages and notes of the concem's directors. “That Ls not true." he said, when asked if H. R. Grant was to have be- come custodian. After relating his movements on the night of the fire. he said: “I naturally expected to be asked those questicns" and “I 1knew I was under suspicion." He denied he had been to the garage. “Then you positively did not have the talk with Soitynski, as he were to taday." he was asked and replied. “ab- W Sudbury and saic len w of the fire was a. 1. He did not know Lsher at the garage know John Soltyn- ar offl'ce‘on D ‘me. John, b: -Excha.nge kn 3W “That was an epic fight. Twelve men against 80! And the 80 were armed with sticks and stones; they even raided a blacksmith shop and got themselves whiflietrees and iron bars. Led by the Cameron men, the loyalists charged bare-handed. At every blow a reformer went down; and every time one fell, his weapon wah taken and thrown over a fence. The elder Cam- eron alone put seven men hors de com- bat. Seventeen reformers were left lying on the field. “Down came the Durahm flag. “But the odds were too great. The elder Cameron was knocked uncon- scious. Fearing that he had been killed, his brother bore him away. When almost every loyalist head had been broken, the little band retired, overwhelmed, but satisfied. Then the men from Cramahe hoisted the Red Flag again. chaired one of their num- ber named Curtis, and staged a march of victory. “When the sun went down on that eventful day. the Red Flag was still flying. “But time wrought great changes. Law was vindicated by fining the boy who assaulted the sergeant. Canada became a united country; and the Red Flag never waved here again until Rus- sia revived it as an emblempf revolu- L10 “Most of them obeyed. Twelve re- mainedâ€"twelve ultra-loyalists who re- solved that the insults they had suf- fered should not go unavenged. Among them were tWo brawny Scotsmen, brothers, named Cameronâ€"two typical men from Glengarry. Totally un- armed, except for an axe to fell the flag pole, they returned to battle the hosts of Cramahe. “After parade, Lieut.-Campbell ad- dressed his men earnestly. “This,” he said, “is no time or place for political squabbling. I know you only as 501- diers; as such you can assemble only under the national flag. That red flag was brought here to excite angry feel- ings. I hope you will disappoint the mischief makers by dispersing quietly to you own homes.” “When most of them had gone a young lad came from behind the tavern flaunting a piece of white cotton at- tached to a pole. On the cotton he had painted an eagle and the word Liberty. An old sergeant, veteran of Waterloo, seized it. He was knocked dwon, beaten and trampled; and the men from Cramahe, continually aug- mented in numbers cheered, jeered and defied any Tory to touch their flag. Somewhere a shot was fired. The situ- ation became tense. “Do you like electricity?" ‘No, it makes me ohm sick." 'Lor When the Red Flag 3Ten per cent. Cut in Waved Here Before All Govt. Salaries? Recent Times Not the First When the Red Flag was Displayed in Can- adt, but There was a Big Dinerence. IHE PQRCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO â€"Exchange Reductions of 10 per cent. will be made in the sessional indemnity of members of Parliament and senators and in the salaries of Cabinet ministers and civil servants, Premier R. B. Ben- The following is the summary of the anncuncement made by Premier Ben- nett on Monday:â€" are included in this case suggests that the reduction is an honest one and meant in all earnestness. The only fault to be found with it is that it will be a serious hardship to those on small salariesâ€"those receiving 314000.00 or less per year, and there are quite a number of these. The way it would appear that the" plan would have been most equitable and reasonable would be for salaries of $1,000.00 or less to be exempt, ten per cent. cut made in salaries, say up to $2,500.00 per year, and then a rising rate of reduction on those in excess of the second limit. Cabinet Ministers should be reduced more than $1,200.00 when they still have eight or nine times the amount of some of the other salaries. Announcement from Ottawa this week is to the effect that a ten per cent. cut is to be made in all Govem- ment salaries. including members. Senators. Cabinet Ministers and all civil servants. That the “higher-ups" Members. Senators. Cabinet Ministers. Civil Servants Included in Order Announced by Premier Bennett. CHOICE SHOULDER AND CHUCK ROASTS OF MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY LAMB lb. 230 CHOICE LEGS 0F SMOKED MIDGET ggflage Rolls lb. 153 CHOICE FRESH Hams 1b. 130 Cake - Gllchrlst'a Sul. tana Frult. 1-lb. piece 220 Fruit: for Saladâ€"Aylmer Choice Quality. No. 2 squat Uh .................. 26C Maraschino Cherriesâ€" Rcd. 8.02. bottle. 2 for 23¢ ‘Olivesâ€"Safom'a Stuffed 24c Queen. 3 oz. Jar ............. Beef Marshmalzowsâ€"galonia 16-02. box ......................... Jelly Beansâ€"12.02. Cel- lophane bag . ............... C‘hacolafcs - Victorian Assorted. Lb. box Humbug: â€" Dark or goigz'jtbag .......... 1 50 Friday and VALENTINE’S DAY - FEB. 14th MEA'E" SPECIALS Mixed Cant‘y Suggestions CANDIES lb Give the chil- dren a treatâ€" enjoy with them the 9 revelsâ€"tho Measures- of a gay Valentino party. We have made a list of a few thing: you will be ,- n e 0 dl n g. Here they ' are: CHOICE PORK 25c 10c 35c SPECIAL SMOKED WIENERS .2; 25a as it touched the honour of the office of the prime minister of Canada. The charge was not against Mr. Bennett as an individual but as premier. “The premier,” said Mr. Bennett, “was This declaration of retrenchment was] received in the House with spasmodic' applause by Government supporters w and stony silence by the Opposition, Members of Parliament and senators‘ {receive $4.000 a year and Cabinet Min- listers. $12,000 additional. This horizontal cut in indemnities; and salaries will represent an annual '1 fsaving to the treasury of between 37,-i 500.000 and $3,000,000 the Prime Minis- ' ter said. It does not aflect judges. "Conditions in Canada are better than in any other country in the world" deciared Premier Bennett in defending? the actions of his Government in uti- lizing the tarifi to change an adverse trade balance to a favourable balance» “The tarifi," he exclaimed. “is the cnly instrument whereby Canada. a borrowing countqy. can stabilize its trading position.” Premier Bennett also referred to; some criticisms made by Hon. Macken- ' zie King as to submitting a resolution, '3 in reference to a slanderous statement t C in regard to the prime minister before! 1- dealing with the address from the throne. Mr. Bennett said he was sur- . n prised at Mr. King. The premier noted if that in the Commons he (Mr; Bennett) :1 had never troubled to do more than; 1: make denial of matters touching him- 2 v. self personally. but that the case of!C Senator Gordon’s charges were difleren: f J i 1 i l 5 t 4-. O h t n V ‘ s 'nett announced in the House of mans. 1b. try- , \ :‘CR: A high quality selected Sardine packed ln olive oil. Simply excellent if you wlsh something a little better. -A KING OSCAR-â€"â€"Norwegian SALMON Lent and Salmon go hand in hand. Order a Tin supply this week at this delicious Cohoe variety while the price Is extra special. 23° WESTON’S Canadian ASSORTED Just the Biscuit for that Valentine party. Let the children enjoy this delicious assortment fresh from the baker's. Sardines King’s Plate or Golden Net Brand Its smooth. tangy flavorâ€"the even texture in colorâ€"blends to make :1 Cheese 0! superlath qualities. Spreads or slices and cooks perfectly. Cello. Wrapped For Roasting CHEESE smooth. tangy flavorâ€"the even texture and -.--blends to make. 2 Cheese of superlative tses. Spreads or S'lCCS and cooks perfectly. 2w BROOKFIELD BRAND ADDITIONAL SPECIALS Lbs ‘IOc Limit 10 Bars to a Customer N, The popular favorite for yearsâ€"the Laundry Soap with the guarantee. Rich, foamy sudsâ€"for tub or washer. Extra special this week. Be sure to come early. the quantity is limited at this price. WExtra Special 8 Rolls 25c Sunkist Southern .xlndllo EDDY’ S “Verything oia’aoes 9O m. bag it riday and Saturday G333 Size and Jui: Meaford Mirror:-â€"-Toronto citizens read 4,000,000 books from the public libraries last year. Yet Toronto might be better informed than it is. there is one thing certain. and that is that no man, whoever he may be. is fit to be Prime Minister of this country who is guilty of the offence charged against me in this instance. "That is all I have to say to that. and I offer no apology for taking the course I have taken which I think any high-minded Canadian must have taken when such a charge was levelled not against him personally but against his office. when it involves as a mat- ter of public honesty. to discharge the high duties of his omce, especially wnen that charge is made by a member of the Privy Council." 'charged with having stolen from the public purse.” "It was charged by a member of His Majesty s Privy Council. " Mr. Bennett said. “and my Rt. Hon. friend (Mr. King) has often spoken of the desir- [ability of maintaining the dignity of [that Privy Council at a high level. |[My Rt. Hon. friend (Mr. Gordon) him- self is a member of that council and at any time might be called upon by His Excellency for advice and counsel. That being so. and the charge being levelled not against me personally but against the office which I hold. I felt that it was not fitting that anyone occupying that office should ask the 0 House to consider the Address until' against the office that it was not occupying that c House to considc such time at leas appointed to con these charges we at least as a committee was to consider whether or not ges were founded. For. sir. e thing certain. and that is .n, whoever he may be. is fit 1e Minister of this country .lty of the offence charged ’ "' C "‘1 0 Bars 800 B{ the makers of Swift's qua ity products. ’9 Grade A COHOE EXTRA SPECIAI No. 1 Si ”ICE- 4N4 71/253 6557' Consldercd by many tho most do. Iicious of Tomato Juice. Beascned ust rl. Mâ€"contnin- no a! the vitamin and health-aivtnq qualities that have made Tomato Juice the nation's drin‘... Buy some to-day. Introduced only a short time agoâ€"Empire Blend has become one of our largest sellers. The erior flavor and economical Dr ce has won the approval of thousands. o E New Liskeard Speakerzâ€"Ai‘ter some ‘33 years of steady work on his farm in Dymond township. which he hewed practically from the wo:ds. Mr. J. F. Peckover thinks he is entitled to a holi- day and intends making it a real one. He leaves for the Old Country. Eng- land. Sunday. Jan. 3lst, from Halifax. sailing on the “Western Land." He visits in Ottawa and Montreal with friends who will take him thromhout these cities, showing him the best to be seenâ€"then on to England. Mr. Peckover will be away probably two months and will visit in Yorkshire. Lin- colnshire and Norfolk. What a time he will have and what tales to tell when he comes home. His friends wish him a pleasant voyage and a happy holiday. H ave You Tried? Shareholders at Hatter Gold Mina Limited are in receipt of omciel notice calling a. special meeting of stockhold- ers for Feb. 14. They will be asked to confirm a propesal whereby Barker will purchase an interest in all the copper properties of the Northern Aerial Min- erals Exploration at. the end cf and in the vicinity of the Coppermine River. This is in accordance with NAM E.‘s policy of exploration and development. Officials of NAME. regard the Cop- permine River deposits as or outstand- ing importance. Huge masses of high grade bornite have been developed and it is thought that a prefit could be secured on this even at present de- pressed metal prices. ANNUAL MEETING FEB. 14TH OF THE MARKER GOLD MINES l-lb. Tin Thursday, Feb. 11th. 1932 MANYFLOWERS ma cow CREAM SO AP 4Cakes 25C 2 Bottlcs23c BAKING POW DER SUN BRITB Javel Water SPECIALS ON SALE FEBRUARY Whiteoo Clothe: I-lb. Tin 12-18 MAGIC 35c