Western Star (Corner Brook, N.L.), 1934-07-25

              The Western Star v f'A Curling, Bay of islands, Newfoundland, Wednesday, July 25, 1934 No, 17 BUSINESS AS USUAL ANOTHER BAY Of ISLANDS LAD HONOURED Elected President of Student Counai of His College Fred D. Mother, senior in mechanical engineering, has been elected president of the Student Council of Poly technic Institute for the coming year. Mosher, whose home is ift Humbcrmouth, N.F., was graduated from Brooklyn Academy in 1931 where he was president of the Student Government Organization. In his freshman year at Polytechnic he was business manager of the college handbook. During his sophomore and junior years he was a member of the Student Council, vice president of the student branch of • the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, .business manager of the school annual, and contributing editor of the college newspaper. Tlie foregoing ig from the Brooklyn, N. Y., Times-Union. Fred D. Mosher is the first Newfoundlander in' the history of the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn to become President of the Student Council, the highest honour a student can attain in the college. Mosher was elected from among five hundred students. As one of the leaders in the college; Mother was one of five students to receive a merit key from the school during the past year. Mosher will receive his degree from the college in June 1935 and he plans return to his heme in Humbermouth, Bay of Islands, Newfoundland where his mother, Mrs. R. Buckle resides. Fred D. Mosher is a son of late Robert Mosher, of Humbermouth. FRED D. MOSHER Another Victim of Mt. Everest Body of Maurice Wilson, 38, Found By Porters On Mount's Slope CALCUTTA, India, July 20—Everest, cold and imperious monarch of mountains, has repulsed with death man's latest attempt to conquer her. Native porters stumbled into Darjeeling yesterday with a familiar .story—another daring explorer dead on the icy windswept fastness in trying to reach the summit where man has never trod. Maurice Wilson, 38-year-old former British army captain, for years nursed an ambition to place the Union Jack on Everest's 29,141-foot crown. He set out alone to do it. For months Wilson underwent rigorous training for the exhaust.hg effort. Denied permission of Indian authorities to attempt the climb, he disguised himself as a Tibetan and left Darjeeling March 25 with three porters. On Lonely Hike Overcoming numerous hardships, the little party reached the 21,000- foot level late in May. Here there was a camp established by the Ruttledge expedition. Wilson started on alone May 31. He told the porters to jyait two weeks for him—then to turn back if he hacfh't returned. The men waited a month. Their food ran low, so they begA the long descent. They believed Wilson died on a particularly dangerous part of the mountain at the 23,000-foot level, where avalanches are frequent.l At least nine men have died in the attempt to conquer Everest, the world's highest mountain, some with the goal almost reached. Supreme Grand Master To Attend Session OF PROV. G. ORANGE LODGE OF NFLD. The Supreme Grand Lodge, of the Loyal Orange Association of British America is in annual session at Halifax, this week. At the close of the session the Supreme Grand Master will come to Newfoundland, crossing over from North Sydney to Port aux Basques by the Caribou on Saturday night's trip, to attend annual session of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Newfoundland, which opens at Corner Brook next Monday, Britain's Prime Minister Holidaying In Nova Scotia DJGBY, N. S., July 20.—Great Britain's health-seeking Prime Minister set foot on Nova Scotia soil today for the first time. After a voyage across the Bay of Fundy from Saint John, Rt. Hun. Ramsay Mac- Donald and his daughter Ishbel arrived in this old town shortly before noon on their vacation trip through the Canadian Maritimes. Bright sunshine sparkling across the Annapolis Basin gave promise of fine weather for the distinguished visitors' stay in Digby. They were expected to remain here about two weeks, the Prime Minister seeking complete relaxation from the cares of office. A fellow Scot was first to greet Mr. Mac Donald as the steamship Princess Helene came into the dock. Hon. Angus L. Mac Donald, Premier of Nova Scotia, met the British Prime Minister in the ship's saloon and extended to him and his daughter a warm welcome to Nova Scotia. They chatted briefly. The two Scotsmen soon found a topic of mutual interest—Scotland and the Scottish people in Nova Scotia. In accordance with his plans to dissociate himself fom political matters during his vacation, Mr. Mac- Donald had little to say to the repoters who questioned him about events in Great Britain. He answered a.via»pous "not at all" to a questicjfer y 16 asked if yesterday's announcement of British Air Force expansion meant Great Britain was joining the aramament race. But that was all he would say. Woodsmen's Troubles At Alexis Bay Two Camps and Part of Third Returned to Work St. John's Telegram. July 21.—N0 word had been received up to this forenoon concerning the arrival of the s. s. Imogene, with a detachment of police, at Alexis Bay, Labrador. Mr. M. E. Martin, Director of the Labrador Development Co., returned from the scene of the strike by s. s. Silver City last night. Interviewed by a Telegram reporter, Mr. Martin said the trouble was on when he arrived at the company's headquarters for the logging operations, and as he was there only one day, he had no time to investigate the cause of the strike. There are Ave camps of about 75 men each at Alexis Bay. They were cutting pulpwood at the rate of $3.00 per cord peeled at the stump. When they struck the company offered them $3.50 per cord for the barked wood and $2.30 per cord for unbarked wood. When cutting the latter began. Two of the Ave camps and a part of the third camp had returned to work when Mr. Martin left. Glace Bay Has Another Murder Glace Bay. July 20.—Mrs. Steve Markadonis, 28 years of age. was shot down in the kitchen of the home of her husband's parents this ifternoon. At the time of the shootng the woman was in the act of ailing a milk bottle for her infant :hild. The unfortunate woman was shot in the head from behind. Several Hundred Feared Drowned In Assam Floods SIMLA, India, July 17—(A.P.)— Seveial hunded persons were feared to have been drowned in floods which have swept over Assam. One thousand square miles are reported to be seriously affected by flood waters, m an area of 300 square miles houses were swept away and all the Cattle drowned. Child Burnt to Death At St, John's St. John's, July 20—A little fouryear-old* child, son of Jas. Yetman, was burnt to death today, in a blaze which destroyed a playhouse in the yard, made of boughs, in wtych the child was playing. The mother was out shopping at the time, having left the home in charge of her fourteenyear old daughter and sixteen-yearoli son. Ihe home also caught fire, tug high wind having fanned the flames through open windows, and narrowly escaped total destruction. Six Killed In Montreal When Auto and Tram Car Meet Head On MONTREAL, July 17—Funeral candles flickered in a half dozen Jewish homes here tonight as relatives mourned five men and a girl instantly killed in the early morning when a crowded motor truck collided with a street car. Nine others were injured as the truck returning from the Laurentian Mountains heavy laden with passengers and miscellaneous freight met the street car with terrific, impact. The six people killed were spilled from the truck as it reeled away from the street car after the impact, men and women rolling about the pavement in agony. The Kings Silver Jubilee \ EMPIRE TO CELEBRATE ON 25TH ANNIVERSARY [ LONDON, July 17—Although plans i for the celebration next year of the 25th anniversary of His Majesty's accession have received no official confirmation as yet, the general outline , of theme is already well advanced. On Accession Day, May 6, it is proposed there shall be a state procession to St. Paul's Cathodral for a thanksgiving service. It is probable this will be held in the open air, before the west front of the cathedral, This was the manner in which Queen Victoria attended the Cathedral on the day of her Diamond Jubilee, June 22, 1897. The function furnished a magnificent spectacle. On subsequent days the King and Queen will make two drives through London, covering the north and north-west districts on one day and the south and eouthwesten districts on another day. Representatives of the Dominions and Colonies and special envoys from foreign countries will be in London for this royal festival. A special banquet at Buckingham Palace and a gala performance at Cove Garden are almost ceitain. The King and Queen are likely also to hold a special assembly fcr the presentation of congratulatory address and exhibition of the gifts which will come to the King and Queen from all over Ale world will b<2 held in aid of charities. Probably a public holiday will be declared for May (j, and commemorative medals will be struck. Woodsmen Returning "By the s. s. Imogene which left Alexis Bay, Labrador, on Sunday, 220 men who bad previously gone there to work In the woods are returning home. The balance of 130 men decided they would remain at work. 70 Men Jailed for Failure to Pay Railway Passage Seventy men who quit work in the lumber wooods where they had been engaged in cutting wood for the A. N. D. Co., were arrested on the train at Clarenville and taken to St. John's where they were convicted of a violation of the Railway Act 1934, namely travelling on railway without paying fare, ajid were fined $lO each or 30 days imprisonment. The Labrador Wood Operations It does look as though the woods operations at Alexis Bay, Labrador, will be shot-lived. Of the five hundred men who jvent there to work, nearly ofte hundred have already returned home, while some 220 are now returning home by the s. s. Imogene. Only about 130 men remain, and It is doubtful whether it will be found wo:>h while to continue the camps with such a small company of woodsmen.Water Company Making Extentions The West Side Corner Brook Water Company is presuing a course of extention, both of water and sewerage, and new areas are connected up as quickly as possible". Last week the company started to put sewerage down Mitchell's Lane to the sea. Within the next three weeks also the sewer will be extended to Burk's Road and Stratton Road. All arrears in payment are being deligeivtjy attended to, as it is only by the successful collecting of the rates that funds can be secured for the extending of the system. News Budgets from "Star" Writers Summerside Notes (By Our Correspondent) ' j Miss Violet White was a recent visitor spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Hann. o  C. Butt's boat which plys between Trout River and Bonne Bay for the firm, was here a few days ago. Both sawmills are now In full swing. Everybody Is rushing to finish their sawing before the sport Is all over so they can take their holidays. Fred and Mrs. Christopher, of Buckle's Valley, Corner Brook, spent Sunday here, visiting Mr. Christopher's parents and other relatives at Christopher's Cove. Our reason in writing these notes is to give the news and pleasures of the people of this community. Then again we like to be listed amongst the STARS of News Budget writers. o  Some friends while returning from morning service at Curling received a terrible wetting Sunday morning. They took shelter at the Oil Plant building. We hope they will have better luck in the future. Miss Ruby Parsons is a visitor here with relatives after spending four years at Twillingate and Fogo. She 'will alsr make a short visit to her fathc and relatives at Trout River, before turning to her work. Grand falls Notes (By oar Correspondent) W. K. and Mrs. Chancey left by night's express for St. John's, on two weeks vacation. A. J. Martin and family ar£ passengers on s. s. Geraldine Mary which sailed from Botwood on Monday for England. Ernest Dackers, who underwent an operation recently in St. John's, retuned home by Wednesday morning's express very much improved. The regular monthly meeting of the B. P. O. S. Lodge 59, waa held on Wednesday evening in the K. of'fc. Hall, two new members were initiated.Allen Noseworthy, steam engineer, who arrived from Quebec last week, will take up the position of steam plant superintendent, in place of E. J. Verrier resigned. o- » Lady Anderson met the workers of the Service League on Tuesday evening in the K. of C. Hall, and con- ' gratulated them on their excellent work accomplished during the past winter and spring months in supplying clothing etc. to the needy. , . o  The quarterly drawing of gold watches sponsored by the A.N.D. Co. Safety First Committee, took place' on July 19th. The following are the winners: Frank Downey, grinder room; Austin Hanlon, machine room; .Wm, Rideout, Bishop's Falls.—G.E. Robinsons-Heatherton (By Our Correspondent) D. J. Legge went to St. George's on a business visit. • R. G. and Mrs. Butt went to St. George's on Wednesday. o  Miss Dangella Butit is spending her vacation with relatives. o  Ihere is a good sign of salmon and codfish lately. 0 o ' Miss Martha Gillam went to Gaff Topsails on Wednesday. Thomas Gale is away on his final trip of inspecting lobsters for this season. ——o  Master Lawrence Butt is spending the summer holidays with his parents. Dean and Mr.;. Butt. On Friday night a horse belonging to M. Huiiuv and a sheep belonging to A. Mclsaac, were killed by a freight train. o  One of the 'Three Musketeers" went to a wedding the other night. By the dazed expression next day he must have had a wonderful time. win Town Notes PORT AUX BASQUES AND CHANNEL (By our Correspondent) Mrs. Cecil Martin children are en a visit to relatives at Corner Brook. --. Mrs. John Maddock, and children, are home on a visit to Mrs. Maddock's mother. Mrs. J. Meade. o  Mrs. John Davis and children are gone on a visit to Humbermouth, Mrs. Davis' former home. o *- Charles and Mrs. Chassion have returned to their home in Montreal after spending a few days visiting the old home town. o  Speed boats seem to be the order of the times in the Twin Towns at present. Hon. Prank Pike has recently launched a new one that is a real whiz. J Marshall, of 'Lake's Brook, has another. / Miss Rose Lawrence is home again .after a short trip to Grand Palls. A friend of hers, seeing her on the way when she left that morning thought thought they smelled orange blossoms, and as she is the town's tailoress, was a bit anxious. ■■ ■ -o  The many friends of Robert Pike will be pleased to hear that he has arrived home, and is feeling very good after the severe operation. Robert and Mrs. Pike arrived home by last Friday's boat. Here's hoping he has seen the last of his ill health. The workmen are busy tearing down the old shed at Port aux Basques. It is planned to replace it with a steel one. Although there are not many employed there from the Twin Towns as yet, it seems as if the old town will waken up in the ■course of time. GOVERNMENT GIVES EXTENDED CONSIDERATION TO WOODSMEN'S TROUBLES Sub-Committee Appointed to Deal Further With the Matter Questions Discussed With Newsprint Representative (Official Press Communique) Press Communique of a Special Meeting (the Thirty Fifth) of Commission of Government held in the Colonial Building on Thursday, July 19th, 1934, at 10.00 a.m. The Vice Chairman, the Honourable Commissioner for Home Affairs and Education, presided. The following Commissioners were present: • The Hon. the Commissioner for Natural Resources. The Hon. the Commissioner for Justice. The Hon. the Commissioner for Public Utilities The Hon. the Commissioner for Public Health and Welfare. The meeting was called for the special purpose of considering the situation which has arisen through a number of men abandoning work in the lumber woods and requesting the Government to grant them free transportation to their homes. Nineteen men have relinquished employment with the Anglo Newfoundland Development and are now at Bishop's Falls. The Commission of Government took the position that as these men had accepted work with the Company under certain conditions, there was no liability upon the Government to furnish them with free transportation and meals if they found that conditions of work were such thai they were unable or "unwilling to complete * their contracts. It was arranged to take advantage of the presence of Mr. J. M. Keddie of the Anglo Newfoundland Development Company in town to discuss the situation with him, and for this purpose the meeting adjourned until 2.30 p.m. At, the afternoon session the Vice Chairman again presided and these Commissioners who attended the morning session were also present. The Commissioner for Finance was likewise in attendance. Mr. J. M. Keddie was called into conference and every aspect of the situation was discussed. He will return to Gand Falls and after he has gone fully into the matter with the Woods Superintendent, Mr. Harry Crowe, he will apprise the Commission of Government by wire- as to the action proposed by the Company under the existing circumstances. Advantage was taken of Mr. Keddie's presence at the meeting to dis- < cuss with him the possibility of ar- » rangements being made by the Company whereby men inexperienced in wood cutting operations could be given a period of apprenticeship for say a month, until they became expert. At the end of that time it would be possible for the foreman to decide as to whether the candidate would likely make a success of lumbering work. This might help to solve the problem of the present demand for wood cutters which has resulted in the Company's having to employ men to this particular type of work. Mr. Keddie promised that this suggestion would be considered by the Company. It was also suggested that if the Company undertook to repatriate any men who for any reason whatsoever fail to make good in the woods, this would result in a more careful selection of labour. The whole matter has been referred to a sub-committee of the Commission of Government consisting of the Commissioners for Natural Resources. Justice and Public Utilities who will take any action necessary on the receipt of a communication from Mr. Keddie. The meeting adjourned at 4.30 p.m. Nfld. Representatives British Empire Games Sailed Friday LAWRENCE OF CORNER RROOK, ONE OF THE THREE St. John's, July 20.—The Newfoundland team for the British Empire Games sailed on the s. s. Nova Scotia at noon today for Liverpool, and took with them the best wishes of their many friends for success at the White City Stadium, London. The team is composed of Grant Burnell, Manager; Chester Lawrence, Newfoundland's best hope for the sprint events; William Cofleld, hammer thrower, and Patrick Kelly, who will be a starter in the marathon of 26 miles, 385 yards, "file games open on August 4th, and will continue until August 11th, following which the members of the team will have a little over a week to enjoy themselves before returning home by the s. s. Newfoundland on the 21st of August. The representatives gone forward are the best available, and it' is to be hoped that they will do honour to their native-land. A victory for one of our boys would place Newfoundland right on the map. Grand Falls Sports (By Our Correspondent) Football Results: Monday, July 16 —C.C.C. 1. Ouards 4. Thursday, July 19—C. L. B. 1, Scouts 1. Baseball Results: July 17—C.L.8. 3. Scouts 9. Summary: C.L.B. 1 2 base hit. Scouts 4-2 base hits. C.L.B. 1 double play. Bishop, Scouts walked 3 men; Constable, C.L.B. walked 5 men. Strike outs by Bishop 8; by Constable 12. Umpires: F. Mc- Vane, C. Grace. July 20: Guards 8, Cadets 5. Summary: Cadets 1-2 base hit, Guards 1-2 base hit. Shallow, Cadets walked 1 man, Dwyer, Guards 1 man. Strike outs, Hanniford. Cadets b. Shallow, Cadets 4, Dwyer, Guards 16. Umpires; F. McVane, C. Grace. Soft Ball: July 17, Electricians 20, Paper Makers' 29. July 18: Steam Plant 31, Fire Brigade 35. July 20: Sulphite 10, Paper Makers 39. July 21: Finishing 54, Town Carpenters 23. Chas Grace had a man sized job on Monday evening when he handled the soft ball game between the Royal Stores Ladies and the Ladies of the General Office. The name has proven a very popular one. even with the fair sex. The big hitters for the store were Misses Garrett, and Shapeleigh. while Margaiet Wall carried on* the honors for the office. Miss Hanson the star of the last girls game,' did not seem to be up to her usual standard, but managed to chalk up 3 homers. The summary: Office Girls Runs M. Wall 4 L. Hansen 3 M. Noftal * 1 S. Cantwell 2 N. Evans 3 M. Duggan 2 M. Barnes 3 B. Scott 1 , M. Cramm 1 TOTAL RUNS 20 Store Girls Runs I. Shapleigh 5 S Garrett 6 N. Peaty 3 F. Ward 4 K. Power 3 E. King 2 M. King 4 A. Moore 4 O. Goulding __ 2 TOTAL RUNS SI *>  DEVOTFJ) TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND ♦ PI OSPifeITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND REPRESENTING THE LOCAL INTERESTS OF THE * WEST COAST OF THE ISLAND