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THE GRANT RENEWED

1 There will be general satisfaction over the success of the Provincial Government, in_ co-operation with with the Conservative members at Ottawa, in obtaining a renewal of the grant of $118,650 for unemploy- ment relief projects thi ‘ the Province. These projects were star- ted last fall, but owing to the early set-in of winter, many of them were left unfinished. The grant expired on March 3i last, and we understand that in other provincm the renewal of these grants has been delayed pending investigation into conditions referred to in the Auditor Generals report. This Province has been able to show a "clean bill of health" so far as relicf expenditures, provincial and municipal, are concerned, and authority has therefore been obtain- ed to continue with all the projects undertaken last year. Intimation to this effect, received from Mr. W. Chester S. McLure, has been con- firmed by l-ioii. John A. MacDonald and the Prime Minister himself.

This is not only fortunate for our unemployed, but may be taken as a signal tribute to the conscientious manner in which the money was distributed last fall by our provincial and municipal governments.

A FRIEND IN NEED

The action of the Provincial Gov- ernmcnt in coming to the asistance of the Potato Growers’ Association by guaranteeing the payment of fer- tilizer cargoes this season, and thus enabling its members to carry on during a period of great fin- ancial difiiculiyr, will, we believe, meet with general approval. The a- mount involved is in the vicinity of $199,900. With a deficit of $60,000 it is impossible for the Association to finance its fertilizer shipments un- aided, as these must be paid for on arrival of the steamers. If the mem- bcrs purchased their own fertilizer in earload lots, they would be put to_ considerable extra expense. The Government in guaranteeing the payments has practically become owners of the fertilizer, but distribu- tion will be made only through the Association. Payments collected by the Association will be turned over to a Commission appointed by the Government, and all profits accruing

ary" features.

The so-called arbitrary features of the Act are the compulsory clauses to which Messrs. Mackenzie Kins. A. B. MscLean and other Liberal members at Ottawa have taken ob- . These an the very features of the bill which the local Liberal

L mo“ . w.‘ . . discussing the enabling‘ legislation!

Our contemporary is going pretty far when it garbles the statements of its own party members, recorded in its own news columns, for the sake of saving the face of Mr. Mac- Lean and his party leader at Ottawa. Even if it could make its readers swallow such misstatements, does it think its local party members are going to knuckle down and admit that they were talking through their hats?

We do not often agree with Messrs. Lea, Dennis, LePage and Me- Intyre, but we have more respect for them than to suppose that they will

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allow themselves to be placed in such a humiliating position. If they do accept this crowning insult, then they will have some difficulty in ex- plaining to their constituents why they talked and voted one way, while meaning something entirely different and opposite.

IN SCOTLAND, T00 ! Under the heading "Balm to Farmers," the Weekly Scoisnan says: “Great satisfaction has been felt in agricultural circles at the decision of the Scottish Secretary to constitute an Advisory Council on Agriculture in Scotland. The personnel of the new council is excellent, including as it does men of proved practical experience and sound judgment, whose advice should prove of iiiestimable value in the solution of diiflculties as they arise. In many respects Scotland's problems are dlfferent from Eng- land's, and need separate consider- ation. Departmental control in the industry has come to be regarded as the key lo renewed prosperity. Marketing Boards have been estab- lished. and another Board to regu- la-te the marketing stock is forecast by the rqvort of a Commission just issued."

Evidently they do not, in the Old Country, share Mr. Mackenzie

out of the transaction will revert to the Association.

The situation confronting the Po- tato Growers’ Association is an un- precedented one, and. in assisting it as has been done the Government properly gave consideration to the invaluable service which this organ- ization has rendered to the Province at large. Since 1920, it has built up a tremendous co-operative business. totalling some years a turnover of almost three million dollars. This was done without any reserve or capital account. The argument a- gainst, building up any capital re- serve was that the Association being co-operatlve in its nature, all profits, less overhead charges, should revert to the parties who supplied the pro- ducts. And it was only for the over- head that. provision was made in the Association's Act and by-laws.

This was the situation existing when the phenomenal weather con- ditions last fall occasioned severe frost damage to Island potato ship- merits. Despite every precaution, this damage was not detected in many cases until the shipments had reached their destination. Thus the expense of heavy duty, freight and storage charges was added to the loss of the damaged product. The Association, of course, was not alone in suffering through these condi- tions; but the loss was more severely felt by reason of the lack of capital reserve. The assets of the Associa- tion are its membership, and for the first time in its history it has been obliged to call on the members. which it has done with results so far highly gratifying. Not only are members responding to the appeal for an individual assessment to meet the Association liabilities, but many farmers who are not members have

King's fears that Magna Charta is in danger by reason of the estab- lishment of Marketing Boards.

JUBILEE YEAR

I-Iis Majesty King George V has entered the gilver Jubilee year of his eventful reign. Since his acces- sion he has witnessed many politi- cal social and economic changes. I-Iis reign will, undoubtedly, take its pace as one of the most notable in British history. It is quite fitting that his loyal subjects Should cele- brate ss an mnpire, the 25th an- niversary of the King's coronation. which comes next year. Indeed, plans are being formulated for a celebration in which the farflung Dominlons of the Iihnplre will have a distinct part. The ceremonies 1n the United Kingdom will be on an elaborate scale. Colorful Imperial pageantry will feature a state visit to the City of London. and a Thanksgiving service in Westmin- ster Abbey. Military and naval spec- tacles will be staged at various points. I-Iis Majesty will. by means or the radio, speak to his subjects throughout his world-wide Domin- ions. The Royal Message will be one of thanks. The celebration will cul- minate in a magnificent Durbar in India, in which the ruling princes will participate. I.n this connection the Eiarl and Countess of Willing- don will shortly go to Britain from India. to discuss arrangements with I-Iis Majesty and the Government. It is Possible that, should Parli- ment pass the measure in the mean- time. the King will formally pro- mulgate on this occasion the Indian constitution. Canada, says an ex- change, quite truly, will unquestion-

come forward with contributions.

ably deem it an honor to share in

With fair success. the Association anticipates not only clearing of! the deficit, but bcliig able to build up a capital reserve in the course of two or three years which will safeguard its members against the difficulty experienced this year.

The management, in a circular letter to its members, voices deep appreciation of the assistance ren- dered by the Provincial Government. We feel that the Province at large will share in the satisfaction thus expressed as well as in the hope that the Association's financial difficul- ties will be smoothly ironed out, and that greater success than ever be- fore will reward its future activities.

.4 cicowivilvo nvsULr The local Liberal organ has the temerlty to state that its party

members in the local Legislature, while favoring the "principles" of

this demonstration of loyalty. THE RIGHT WORD

In the course of the Hmise of Common: debate on the Dominion Marketing Bill, Mr. Mack nu: King said: "What we want to lmow is whether it (the Marketing Bill) contains features which enable compulsory marketing. Would the Minister (lion. Robert Weir, Min- ister of Agriculture) advise the House as to that without circumlo- cution. in a direct manner?

Hon. Robert Weir, in opening his reply, said drily: “I am sure the right honorable gentleman speaks with authority on the question of circumlocution."

The whole course of Mr. King and his party followers on the Market- ing Bill has been one of ciroumlo- cution and Mr. Weir's rebuke lost

the Marketing Bill, did not commit themselves as approving its "arbitr-

none of its effect by being deliver- ed gracefully.

Inaiiewilecrce effeetiveoaM-ay 1st. the German government has

removal from the country 0f any- inerk bills or domestic gold coin. The decree further limited the amount of cash of any kind that couldbstakenorsentoutofthc country to 50 marks monthly P" person. ‘lravellus leaving Germany will have to exchange their mark bills at the border. 1n mother de- cree the government assumed vir- tual control over credits and secur- ities held by German citizens abroad.

Washington, ndw that it has re- fused to accept token payments, will have to come down out of the clouds and face the fact that payment must be accepted in the ordinary way, in the form of imports. or al- ternatively Washington must wrlte down the war debts to the vanish- ing point.

It is atlmatea that the United States has spent 16 billion dollars in order that prosperity in their bus- iness world might be brought about. That's the price so far. Along with the price goes the following wvrds, “Price subject to change without further notice." Yet the United States still is far from prosperous. The taxpayers are due to make up that 16 billion dollars. I

Those who take their morning or evening walks may be interested in noting that T. W. Green ‘of Wimbledon, Ixngland. retained the Belgrave Harriers’ 20 miles road walking championship when he cov- eicd the distance in two hours, 48 minutes and 59 seconds.

Walking is becoming almost obso- lete on this continent, with serious consequences to health and loss of a delightful form of exercise. There are so few places where the practice may be indulged 1n with comfort and without risk. Paths along the

cost would be negligible if under- taken in connection with ditch- filling Ollflrations.

Whether logic and reason pro- nounce in favor of fighting foi- free- dom or condemn such action as 1r- ratlonal, the fact remains that we are going to fight for it. The most patient among us have a concep- ton of a point beyond which we will not endure the aggressive in- solence of any man, and the Fascist appears to be approaching very near to that limit. So long as the law deals effectively with such persons. peace will be maintained. But if the law fails w do so, there will be war."—-Austin Hopkinson, MP. in The Nineteenth Century.

Emma. Goldman does not think there will be an overthrow of the old scheme of things in the Uni-ed States, for the reason that the av- erage American still believes his son can become president, or, at least wealthy. And, at the worst he can have an automobile or two.

Over and over again the control of sale of arms and munitions of war by one country to another has been suggested as one likely way of bringing armaments under some measure of regulation. There are difllcultles, it is admitted, but they cannot be insuperable, and at ‘last Great Britain and France ap- pear to be negotiating some such agreement with relation to supply- ing arms to Germany. It is to be feared that France is amenable only because Germany is in ques- tion. However, it. may lead to a more general regulation of arms sales and shipment. Nevertheless Arnistrongs. Vckers and Creusot alone cannot extend this control beyond a. Franco British field. There are Krupps and Skoda to be considered, not to speak of Russian and Japanese manufacturers.

The new three half-penny Ber- muda stamp carries a picture of the ship Sea. Venture. the wrecking of which en route from England to Virginia resulted in the settling of Bermuda. The Sea Venture was one of nine ships making the voy- 88c and lost contact with the rest of the fleet during a storm when 9181113 days from Virginia. Sir George Somers. her commander, sighted land after all hope had been abandoned. His heart lies bur- led in the city of St. George's. which bears his name.

The world's largest motor-coach has just been put on the mad 10i- service between Baghdad and Dam- 850118. P5551118 through the Syrian desert. The coach 1s more than 70 feet long, and provides accommodg- tion for 38 passengers and a staff of 10. It has two storeys, with the sleeping bunks in the upper one. The motive force of the new vehicle is provided by a 385-horsepower Diesel engine. The journey by road used to take 24 day , but this mod_ ern ship of the desert will make the trip in as many hours.

There 1a a great deal more money about. Since the beginning o: ihls year 21.553.172.000 more than in a, con-esponding period of last year has passed through the London Bankers’ Clearing House. Do not mistake that figure for a total; it ls an increase. Money is the life blood of industry. The more freely it cir- culates, the better for everybody... Manchester Exchange.

Who wore the first top hat. The "Hatters Gazette“ says it was John I-Ietherlngton, a well-ornnected Strand haberdasher, in 1779. He was promptly brought before the Inrd Mayor at the Mansion House for a breach of the peace and in- citing to riot. and bound over in £500. The hst—"a tall structure, having a shiny liis re. and calculat- ed to frighten livid peoplefl-was put in evidence. The officers of the law deposed that several women fainted at the unusual sight. child- ren screamed, cogs yelped. and one small boy had his arm broken. Mr. Hetherlngton, who called his invention "a silk hat.” argued the Briton‘; inalienabe right to wear what he pleased. What would the citizens of 1779 have thought of a modern funeral? _

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SYMPTOMS DUI ‘l0 DIODE!) INTISTINI ._...__.

Although overweight is a menace to health and life insurance com- panlef reject a great. many applic- ants or this reason, it must not be forgotten that they also reject many applicants because of underweight.

A condition often found with

underweight is a "dropping down" of the organs of the " stomach, liver, kidneys and particu- larly the large intestine. Many ailments such as rheuma- tism, neuritis. neurasthenia or chronic tiredness, and diabetes are caused by the dropping downwards of the large intestine. ‘Ihus physic- fans are now investigating the large intestine as a cause of these all- ments either before or after they have made complete examination of the teeth, tonsils, sinuses and gall bladder.

It is found that these "dropped intestines" have some parts greatly distended, other parts actually con- tracted, and some parts many inch- es below their normal position form- ing sharp curves which interfere with the pasage of waste down the intestine where it is to be thrown out of the body.

To test the slowness of the pas- sage of wastes down the large in- testine due to its dropped position, the patient is given a half-teaspoon- ful of powdered charcoal at a single dose at i0 A. M., with instructions to note the hour at which the waste, or stool as it is called, first has a black discoloration, as well as the length of time until the color has completely disappeared from the o0.

highway are the solution-and the st

The waste from the food should. in a normal individual, be gotten rid of in l8 to 22 hours.

Decided delay often results in 110150111118 of the blood due to ab- sorption of harmful substances from this waste. - ~

Dr. J. C. Twitchell, Portland, Ore- gon, lri a study of 304 cases of "dropped intestine" says that it is an unusual experience to observe cases in which the delay in getting rid of wastes may be from 48 to 96 hours, that is two to four times the normal time.

In a number of these cases, the development of the abdominal musc- les by bending exercises manufac- tures a muscular belt or brace which helps to hold the organs up in their proper place.

I know that morning will not fail To meet me on the hills.

Tis my belief that 1158001 spring Will stir my daffodils. -

When I return from wandering, I trust my house to wall; Amllnd 9- frflsrant curve of road It; peace invlolate. '

I hear in stillness promised song, I seal: my loved one‘s eyes

In surety that I shall watch

A sudden wonder rise.

Incredible is all my crux; Why should my faith debai- 'I'iie certain immortality Clear-patterned in a. star?

—Elisabeth Pendleton Gaines.

Old Times Recalled

(Summerslde Journal)

In the recent dismantling of the 01d. old ham at the rear of the Clifton Hotel, it was revealed when the shingles were removed the; at some time previous to 1.11s wan; be- ing shingled that the west end of the barii had bean med go,- hm, board purposes. Remnants o: 01d

v announcing auctions, sher. m5 551°5- efcs were uncovered. One issued by the late R. T. I-lol. man advertised a recent arrival of seneral merchandise. It bear; mg date 1868-slxty-six years ago. A 1-"89 POE-ion cf the space was tale. en up with what appeared to be the Temmnts 0f an old circus pqstgg, adveTu-shld what was probably the first circus to visit the tow-n, u; event which some of the oldest cit- zens can still recall, an outstand. 1118 feature of which was a balloon ascension.

Anwns iwste is 261411. 1363. 0f a: 11113115.. diff“: hydlirns: ‘"1. by Wm. Bealrsio, the auctioneer of the , Dower bears o; n Journal Pub, Co, and mom“- gffl 1118 for tenders foi- the sinking "@111 was printed by a. Bertram. This recalls the fact the; m 1355 M“ "Mm Bert-ram. rerei-red to, 561 11D a Dninting office in =- . side in which no doubt mu mi}, W118 Printed and the following year, 0n October 12. 1866, began 1n mm.

oneer, called. Mr. Bernard, a-fse: tee- retired from the business and was succeeded by the lain Mr, q w, Burma. Upon the death in 1m of Mr. Berti-am the paper was gold u; Messrs. Graves and McMurty, who continued its publication until Mr- McMui-tyb death in i876, when the late Mr. W. A. Brennan grim-ed into partnership with Mr. Graves under the firm name of Graves and 00.. and in 1880 Mr. Brennan. ob- tained scle control of the paper. and in 1882 established the Agri- culturist.

The changes in the ‘Ibwn since

has been written all along the way.

sc ooner, the Grlffon which was

being lost on its maiden voylsv- For some years interest has cen- tred on a submerged hull found off the shore of Manitoulin Island. al- thcugh-the case has never b01111 definitely proved one way or

Qgdjn‘ th it on the history of in, u of the 001111011

Gi-lffon. but there are others show

past whiter interest switched to Birch Island. neaiflMacinac. where a diver inves- tigated a 111111. .- 111°. opinion that he had found the rel-l oimon. Further invest18l1101l W“ sponsored by the l-Iessel Chamber of Commerce and the Macinac Is- land Park Commission. 11088111198 as one writer Dirt it. not without an eye on the tourist traffic of this coming Bummer." But the results have only been to cast doubt (in the wrwlt being that of Le/Sailes vessel.

.A writer in the ‘Ibrorrto Tele- gram points out that the Birch Is- land wreck has a. centreboard. whereas centreboards were not us- ed until 100 years after LaSalleb time; that the length of 120 feet reported for the wreck would be about three times that of the 45 or (IO-ton boat the Grlffon is supposed to have been.

Great Elegies

(Winnipeg Free Press)

The Nonesuch Press has ieprlnt- ed “In Memorlam" in an elegant edition. Arthur H. I-Iallam died in Vienna on September 15, 1838- some months over a century ago- and the long elegy was published anonymously seventeen years later. Some of the ciurent. criticisms in leading journals were: “Great waste of poetic feeling." "Amaryllis of the Chancery Bar," “the widow of a military man," and that sort of patronizing ridicule. Robertson of Brighton simply flayed the critics; and F. D. Maurice, Kingsley, Glad- stoneJiad nothing but praise for it. The leaders in science, Herschel. Tyndall, and their coterie, rejoiced to find in ‘Tennyson a champion. The differences of opinion on the elegies of our language, expressed by poets themselves, may well be recalled. In his introduction to the Nonesuch reprint, Mr. John Spar- row. who must be one of the young- er critics. says that "In Memoriam" is a lamentation filled with an "overwhelming passion" of person- al friendship. Compared to it. Gray's Elegy is impersonal (which l5 obviously true); “Lycldas" is "frigid" (Calverley did not think so!) and "Adonais" is ‘distant? be- ing meiely the lament of a. "poet for a. poet, not one friend for an- other."