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Through Foul Play” - In Death 0i Four- f Year-Old Boy.

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more Jury inquiring into the

‘pm yesterday of four-year-old

pginald Avery found, dead in his

, today returned a verdict of

_ ~ ing through foul play" and flpfeddfid the belief that the boy's mother "must have knowledge" of um occurrence.

.'l‘he verdict read: “We believe mt the child, Reginald Avery. met death by drowning through foul play between the hours of 4 gm. and l0 a. m. Tuesday, March I, and that the mother, Mrs. Iras Avery must have knowledge of how ms child met death."

Evidence given at the inquest by 1m. Avery was that she last saw the child alive at 4.20 a. m. She had returned to bed, and after arising for the day had gone down pairs without seeing him again. At l0 o'clock, Mrs. Harold Lee, her llter-in-law, had lone upstairs

vhon the child did not get up, and found the body. ,Dr. Hugh McKinnolfs autopsy

bliahed the fact that the in- ‘a

l contain ’ .water,' it 7W4’, . . . s’ I arrests nad been made to- ‘nghl m connection with no case‘. ‘file Attorney Generals Depart- nent and Provincial Police were lepre ‘ ‘ at the inquest.

Burns Fatal

(Canadian Press‘

PIOTOU, N. S., March 80.—Bums luilered Sunday when a Jar oi gas- oline exploded in her home proved iatsl to Mrs. Selwyn Smith, of Cen- tral West River, today. She was go- ing down cellar when a lantern she can-led in her hand ignited the gas- oline. She was terribly burned when her clothing caught fire, and was rushed to hospital.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMING EVENTS. MEETINGS, ETC

l “Club loading at Murray River P?“ 5th. Lldt 8000K. 1775-3-30-31.

"A meeting of the New Ilaven lgg Circle will be held in Kingston llsll Saturday night at 8 o'clock.

. 1777-8-30-31.

“Dance, Lot 05 Hall, Friday, iprll lst. If stormy, Saturday.

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“Dancing, Lyceum tonight. Jerry lloucettc and his orchestra. Prizes [lid novelties. 1800-11

' "Refreshments, candy, fancy Ilse package tables at St. James Inn this aftomoon. nae-u

I5 “Danes lD meme mu O11 r-rl- IIY. April lst. Music put on by ‘ml-ll Provost. flas-s-ai-zl

"Blleclal hockey and skate at fiornwsll Rink Friday night. Two limes. Watch for announcement.‘

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“Meeting Strathcona Egg Circle ‘ Illl be held at Will Ooadyu, Hazel- : 009k. Saturday evening, April 2nd, loclock. 1700-8-31-21

. "Next, the play you've been wait-

, ‘ for "me Cuban Spy," by st. Dilnstan’: University Players. April and 21st atfiochford Square

l Hall, for charitable and oth- " Worthy purposes. 1001-3-81-81

“The Yltepayera of mum school "at number 0i are requested to ‘Wile their school taxes before 4M1 l. mo. um that am other leans will be taken. By order of Noises. w. P. MaoKenna‘. Secret. 9- rm-s-so-al

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Per Pallet

AMHERST, N. S., Mar. 80. —Oue year per puilet vvas the aenicncc meted out in County Court today to Tom Paris, cbloand. convioicd of stealing three hens. Paris who had a previpus criminal recordfwaa given three years in Dorobeatcr Penitentiary

by Judge George Patieraan.

CRIME WAVE IN INII IA

(Special To The Guardian)

BOMBAY, Mar. 30. — India's larger cities are experiencing a crime wave which the police st- trlbute to a well organized gang. Today Chunlal Nandram, a prom- inent cotton broker was attacked on the street in broad daylight in front of a bank. beaten, chloro- formed and robbed of $5,000. His assailants escaped.

Yesterday an Indian engineer was kidnapped by five men who stole all his money. A European who poses as Maurice Chevalier, has victimized many by a confid- ence game.

Bdbyb Cry g Saves Family

. ANTIGONISH, N. S., March 30. -(By the Canadian Press) — A baby's cry roused a family of six at James River Station last night in time to facilitate their escape from a burning home.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cameron were awakened by the crying of their youngest child to find their room full oi smoke and the kitchen in flames. They rushed the four children outdoors, and Mr.'Cam- eron forced his way through the flames to an upstairs room, from which he carried James English, a youth who was sleeping then. The house was destroyed, but out- buildings were saved. _

Irish Race Convention

(Canadian Press)

NEW YORK, N. Y., March 29- Thomas .1. Ford, President of the Irish World, a New York newspaper, today issued a call, through the pa- per, for an Irish race convention in New York “at a place and time to be determined at a preliminary conference."

The call asked election of dale-h gates for the convention by all ,Irl.ah-R.spublican organizations- in Ab: United States.

I "We do not believe there will be til-DY declaration of war on Ireland by England," the call said. "The oath of allegiance will go; England will bluff and bluster, but England will back down when she finds that Irish Republicans are determined to hold their own and when she learns that the Irish in America are giving ever? support possible to aid Ireland achieve full and complete independ- ,ence."

I A similar Irish race convention was held in New York in March, 101d, following the same sort of call from Ford in the Irish World.

N. S. Budget Debate Ends

(Canadian Press)

HALIFAX, N. S., March 50-De- bats on the cunent budget came toanendlntheivova Soothing- islature tonight when the motion to go into supply was declared car- ried after Hon. J. Fred Fraser, Pro- vincial Secretary Treasurer, had re- plied to 0Pl>0aition criticism oi bis estimatu.

It was a balanced budget, he de- clared; "hilt what it la and not a

l Insurance will cost. Insurance ‘£50111!!! thrift reduced to ‘i I?“ M3211. rlpmrotcots while you we s... smurf" i March 314i.

aipretcnslon,” and he assorted that

the total increase in taxation was 0060.000. not OM00. ticn speakers had contended

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CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1932

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Increase In, N. B. Gasoline

FREDERIOTON, N. B.,'Msrch 80 —(By the Canadian Prem-"All gas" in New Brunswick will on

Oil companies have been notified by the Department of Public Works here that on that date an increase in the gasoline tax from five to seven cents will go into effect, ac- cording to an act passed at the present session of the legislature amending the gasoline tax act. Rebates, however, are provided for farmers and fishermen but there are no exemptions. The governor- in-councii reserves the right to provide for further rebates.

snlnv our or TEACHERS

IREDERJCIDN, N. B, March 80. (By the Canadian Press)-A measure lorerlng the minimum salary sched- ule for" school teachers was intro- duced in the Legislature today by Premier C. D- Richards. With pas- sage of the bill the cut will go in to effect for one year, starting July 1. and drop $100 per annum off the minimum Wflse in each of the three classes of school districts.

Unable To Meet Interest

MONTREAL, Que, Mar. 30. — (By the Canadian Prom) — In ‘regard to the interest tellins due on Frldly, April .1, upon the six per cent. collateral trust bonds of Beauhsrnois Power Corporation. Limited, clue October 1, 1950, the company, thorugh its assistant secretary, L. G. Christie, made the following stateme ‘ tonight:

"The company desires to ad- vise holders oi its debentures that financial markets and general con- ditions have prevented the sale of first mortgage bonds as contemr- lated in its original plan oi’ fin- ance and it will not be able to pay on April first the three per cent. coupon due on that date. Under the trust deed a period of 00 days of grace is accorded the company for the payment of such interest, and the company and those in- terested in the successful comple- tion of the undertaking hope that during this time arrangements will be made to carry the enterprise to completion and that a report will be made to the debsnt e holders in the near future.

"Construction operations have proceeded satisfactorily to date and are within the original esti- mates as to time and apt."

April 1 Jump two cents inprioe,

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MONTREAL, Que, Mar. 30. —- muhehso a few says are at New- castle-on-‘Iyne, the Belle Isle, of the Newfoundland, Canada Stcamships, Limited ,will sail from here on her maiden trip to St. John's, Nfld-v V10 Charlottetown, P. E. I., Bras D'Oi' Lakes, North Sydney, N. S., and St. Pierre, Miquelon, on June 0, it was

announced here today.

No Shipments OfButterFrom A u s t r a l i a

(Canadian Praia)

OTTAWA. 0n!» March 80. Word received today by Bob- ert Weir,- Miniaicr of Agri- culture, from Australia, gave the anuranoe that no buitor Imm that coun y would be 11110001! to Canada at pres- ent. A report bad been in circulation that a large con- Ilgnment of butter was in leave Australia tomorrow for Canada and this had caused considerable anxiety among u" ill-ll? interests.

Amendment Is Defeated

UITAIWA, Ont., March 30-(3)! The Canadian Press) - Ian Mac- Kenzie, Liberal, Vancouver Centre. today moved an amendment to the Government bill t0 extend until my 1 the provisions of the unem- ployment Relief Act.

The amendment read:

"that this bill be not nowread a second time but that it be re- solved:

1—'I'haz this House has been from the commencement of the season and continues to be ready and will- ing to consider and vote without delay, any money or grant, submitt- ed and voted for by the‘ Govern- ment for relieving distress and pro- viding employment throughout Canada. _

a-Ihat this House cannot sur- render the rights ofpthe people oi Canada’ through their representativ-

conuol over putters of taxation and expenditure nor vest in the Gov- ernor in Councilor in any other body absolute and despotic powers under the guise of dealing with' peace, order and good government, particularly while Parliament is in season."

The House divided immediately on the amendment and it was voted down 100 to M. a majority of 36 for the Government.

Large Haul

(Canadian Press)

NEW ‘LONDON, Comm, March 30 -'I‘hs Game Cock, described by of- ficials as a British liquor supply boat, and the yacht 24'! of Boston, were seized last night by coast Kllard patrol boats from the New London base. They carried liquor valued by authorities at $150,000.

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Record ' Shock Is Recorded

(Special To The Guardian) JOHANNESBURG, Mar. so. -7 One of the most severe earth- shocks ever recorded here set the buildings a tremble in the centre of the city today, and caused a

Robinson deep mine. One of the ll-Ilmographs at the observatory was put out of action. There were no casualties here.

TIIEFEIIEIIAI PARLIAMENT

Smaller In Slag‘ _ dtrzuws, one, March 29.—'I'he Government has bad under consid- eration for several years the ques- tlon of reducing the size of Canad- ian dollar bills, E. N. Rhodes, Pin- ance Minister, infonned Oscar L. Boulanger (Lib. Beilechasse) in the House of Commons today. No decis- ion had yet been reached.

Total Gold

CFITAWA, Ont., March ‘Id-The total gold hold by i/he banks and the Dominion of Canada amounts to $118,500,000, "available at present for export if necessary," E. N. Rhoda, Finance Minister, told Ian lillcKmzie (Lib. Vancouver Centre) in the House of Commons today.

Canadian government obligations maturing this year amounted to $55,000,000, payable in gold in New York.

The estimated value of gold pro- duction in Canada last year was $55,715,120.

‘Thirteen men comprising the crews of the captured craft were arrested. Coast guard officials said the yacht was a contact boat.

Dennis

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Of Agriculture.

Mr. W. M. Ilsa, leader of the Opposition, was severely taken to task by Mr- W. H. Dennis, Liberal member for Second mince, during the budget debate in the logis- lature yesterday. Mr. ‘ Dennli‘ complaint had to do with the atti- tude of Ml". Ion. while in power, to- wards the gro In; oi cranberries. First expressing regret that his party leader was not in his seat at the time, Mr. Dennis explained that today Canada is importing grgn- berries from the United States to the value of $250,000 a year. Whgn we realise that we are paying a quarter of a million dollars for a

product which we might profitably ‘

IN! at home, than, m. Dennis 511011009. ll we have any sense, as buslnen men we have a rirht to IMI and tlfnk whether it is not

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Attitude Of Leader _ On Cranberry Report

Liberal Member For Second Prince Expresses Surprise At Mr. Lee's Inability To See Absurdity Of Report Tabled By Mr. Lea On Cranberry Situation, And Regrets Loss To Province Which Resulted From The Attitude Of The Then Minister

"With that idea in mind," con- tinued Mr. Dennis, "the late Prem- ler-(Mr. Lea) for whom I have a W17 high regard, got expert advice with regard to growing cranberries. That advice was not favorable. Now, sir, I cannot understand why my hon. friend-who is not in his ssat,-did not go ahead‘ with that matter, or, in other words, why he went by~that report; for I must say that it was one most flimsy thing I ever m: in print," (Conservative applause» "New. new! please stop that. We are talking cranberries."

Bcauharnois Investigation

GITAWA. Ont., March 80.—-"Ii' the committee reports it necessary to a complete enquiry as to any Senators affected, or in justice to any public man whose honor is im- pugned in the course of the evid- ence," the scope of the investigation now in progress by a Senate Com- mittee on Beauharnois will be wid- encd. This was the reply given by Senator Arthur Meighen, Govern- msnt leader in the Upper House, to a question asked by Senator Hardy. 'I‘be necessity for broadening the committee's powers in order to hear G. Howard Ferguson,‘ Canadian High Commissioner, was suggested by Senator Hardy, who had also asked if those powers would enable the committee to investigate the contract between the Ontario hy- dm-electric commission and Beau- harnois. In addition to the state- mmts that had been made by Mr. Ibrglnon, Senator Meighen referred m. Hardy to his previous wer which, he said, covered the supple- mentary question.

Rvplying further, the Government House leader assured Senator I-Iardy | that no suggestion for Mr. Pergu. son's appearance had been made to the committee by the Prime Minis-

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Wreckage And Debris Picked Up Along South West Coast 0i New Brunswick Points T0 Recent

Sea Tragedy.

SAINT JOHN, N. 8., March 30. - (By the Canadian Press) The Bay of Fundy's rough wa- ters continued to hold secret tonight the mystery surround-.. lng vva kage and debris pick-H ed up along the south west coast of New Brunswick. The flotsam p. sumably came from a three rnasted schooner, whose identity could not be even conjectured. Whether ur not the ship had sunk, ground- ed, or was drifting helplessly in the Bay, remained a puzzle in shipping circles.

Two masts and n. bowsp l. with rigging attached, vege- table canned goods were found on the coast yesterday near Dipper Harbor, Saint John County, after gales had arous- ed heavy seas in the Bay of Fundy. The size of the spars indicated they were from a three-master! schooner.

Later information reaching J. C.

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News Briefs

(Canadian Press) OTTAWA, Ont., March 30.- Canada exported apples to ' France during the calendar year 1931 to n value of $3§,952. The corresponding figure for i930 was $60,182.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 30.--(A.P.)—A stamp tax of ten cents on $100 value of issues of capital stock and bonds, ex- Dfllled l0 Yield $13,000,000, was voted into the revenue bill today by the House.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 30.—(A.P.) — The first class postage rate was increased from two to three cents for a period of two years today by the United States House of Representatives. The increase la expected to yield $135,000,000.

HALIFAX, N. S., Mlarch 30. (By the Canadian PresQ-Nova Sooiin will be represented at the inierprovincial conference to be held at Ottawa, probably on Ap- ril 9, by Premier Gordon S. Harrington and two or three of his Mlnisters- The Premier fold the Ltglslature ih's afternoon that he had receive: notice from Prime M'nisie:- R. B. Bennett that April 9 was the tentative date set for the coniertnce.

Verdict Of Jury In Martin Death

"We the undersigned jury em- panelled to enquire into the cause of the death of Reginald W. Mar- tin of Southport, do find that the said Reginald W. Martin came to his death on or about March 20, 1932, on the rear of a premises on Pownai Street, number 00 and the cause of his death being attribut- ed to carbolic acid poisoning, ex- posure and suffocation."

Signed: Andrew

Hennessey,

(foreman). Frank Currie, Munro

McLeod, Harry Hardy, J. P. Mc-

ter. Cloaky, J. Alfred Chappelle, Fred - Trainer.

. as oppod- lpcuible to bring that industry into this Province-

(bsughter). "lot us get away from this curled party politics." EON. DR. MACldImI-AN: stick to cranberries."

MR- DINNIS: Yes: and I must "Nb-fiver ‘WIYUIIIIPTI-Dod that our Premier acted on that Iqidft, for it was an absurdity." (can. aarvativo upping), I

"Let's

IIIDGIWATII. N. 8-. Mar. 30- -- Inllllall into the death of Harold Wllklc, of Upper Ilalavo, found dead in a ditch. ed automobile last week, was “IIIIIIUI today, the verdict attributing death la abook re. lalhg ha. a waal bears.

ed no marks or scars on the body.

The above is the verdict brought in yesterday afternoon st the ad- journsd inquest begun on Tues- day aitemoon.

The first witness called was Dr. G. F. Dewar who performed an autopsy on the body. He report-

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“Reminder” From Dominion Has More Than Anything Else Brought De Valera Up Against The Realities Of His Govern- ment’s Position.

DUBLIN, IRISH P’!!! stars‘. March so. 4 (Canad- ian Press Cable) - President Eamon De Valera and his new Irish Free State Cabinet. af- ter working on the wording of ihe- reply to the British Government's declaration that the Oath of Allegiance and the land annuities are integral parts of the agreement be- tween Britain and Ireland, commenced a revision of the entire reply and according to some reports this has been prompted by certain press despatches from Canada.

Some London newspapers have already pointed out that if the oath is abolished the Free State

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will be in the position of a foreign country.

It is asserted the “reminder” from Canada has more than nu)’- thing else brought Mr. De Valera up against the realities of the Government's position. A well known Irish Free State politician discussing the situation today, ex- pressed the opinion removal of the Oath of Allegiance would natur- ally place the Free State outside the Britsh Commonwealth of na- tions and the Free State would thus find its representatives in yarlous countries discredited. with the necessity of starting all over again to establish its own diplo- matic relations abroad.

Appointed

OTTAWA, Ont., March 80-(39 the Canadian Press)--Hon. R. J. Manion, Minister of Railways and Canals, today announced the» ID“ pointment of William J. Christie. of Winnipeg, as a director of the Carladlan National Railwayg. Mr- Christle is one oi the most prom- inent business men in Winnipeg. Be is head of W. J. Christie & Co., financial brokers, and a director of many other compani.

Mr. Christie goes on the board of the Canadian National Railways in place of S. E. Richards, who was recently elevated to the bench.

Double Suicide

BALTIMORE, Md, March 30. - Shock, resulting from the death before her eyes of her employer and co-worker in scientific re- search was blamed today by pol- ice for the suicide of Miss Mona Rlttenhouse, native of Dunnvilie, Ont., who died last night from a darught of the same poison which a few hours before had killed Dr.- Frederick B. Jennings, Jr.

Coroner John J. Morrisey re- turned verdlct of suicide in both deaths, but said he could not find any evidence of o. concerted plan on the part of the two to destroy themselves.

By her death, the 28 year old nurse placed serious obstacles in the path of the inquiry seeking to clear up the suicide of the wealthy volunteer instructor in 11001101083’ at Johns Hopkins Medical School.