FEBRUARY 13, 1932 Pnucr on nun or FllR__l_i||EVE8 (Canadian Press) WINNIPEG, Mano m». ll.—-In eo-operation with authorities in Hamilton. Ont, and in the United States, Winnipeg police are on the trail of men who are alleged to have attempted wholnale cvonversion of ‘aw furs shipped by dealers from diflerent points in Canada and the United States. About two weeks ago $10,000 worth of pelts, ‘ ciuding 2’! sliver fox skim, valued at $800, shipped by a Winnipeg firm are alleged to have vanished from a fur ware- house in Hamilton. A man who gives his name as Samuel Stelnberg. but who‘ police think is Joseph Smith, former man- ager of the Hamilton Company, is held by police in New York City. A consignment of furs, thought to be - those missing, has been seized by [United States authorities. Police believe the local shipment to Hamilton was diverted to New York. Other shippers to the Ham- ilton firm who have been victimiz- ed, according to police information, are at E1 Paso. Texas, Fort Wayne, Ind., Cookstown, Ont., Simcoe, Ont., Summerside, P. E. I. and Montreal. ‘I Milillillll JOHN A. MOLYNEAUX Word has recently comeyto us, saying that Mr. John A. Moly- neaux, formerly of Milltown Cross, passed away at the Maiden Hos- pital in Massachusetts on Dec. 'ith. Some twenty-five years ago, Mr. itolyneauxhad moved to Maiden and. all during these years was em- ployed with the New England Tele- phone snd Telegraph Company, where steady promotio brought him to the assignment department. He was only forty-eight years of age, but had lived a very busy life and had become associated with several‘ orders. The Masonic Order was represented at the funeral and assisted ln the service which was conducted by Rcv. Dr. George 117. Heath, pastor of the Central Meth- odist Church. Them are left to mourn his loss, his wife, Mrs. Carrie L. Molyneaux, two daughters, Misses Dorothy and Edith, also the following sisters ford; Mrs. Edward A. Todd, of and Mrs. Freeman Sorrie, oi this Province; and m. Wm. Molyneaux of Mlltown Cross. To the bereaved I: convey our deepest sympathy. ~ Q ' M!!! ITHEL HICKEN The communities of Montague and Sturgeon were very much shocked a few days ago when it was learned that Miss Ethel Hiclreh had Passed away st the home of Mrs. (Dr.) McIntyre on Saturday, Jan. 9th. 11hr some three or four years she had been engaged there and, by her faithfulness and fine dis- position, had won a large place in the hearts of the family. But in the latter part of the Old Year she - contracted scarlet fever, and, while it was hoped that it would not be- come serious, complications set in. Her mother was with her and all ‘at could be done was done, but 8 Kfadually weakened till the end came. The fimersl was held Sunday af- ternoon and, though a very dis- agreeable day, a number of people drove through to follow the remains down to Sturgeon. A large number also gathered at the cemetery to meet, them there and Join in the service held round the grave, con- ducted by Rev. C. U. Maellevin. Mil Hickcn was twenty-eight years of age and leaves to mourn he!‘ loss not only s. sorrowlng lithe!‘ and. mother. but the followilg "bliahllllnesl ‘a DOUIAOONA BOAID XAVII SOLID PLAITII BOARD hllyosrlsomeeemfoeiabla HsclllillALll -|l 0U! cums co. urn. Phenom. “Niall-tsunami. "n. n. Want Newsprint On Tariff List IDNDON. Feb. 12. (Canadian Press Cabin-High Commissione of Canada and Newfoundland, it is learned today by Reuters news ag- ency, are conside ing approaching Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas, Secretary of State for the Domlnlons, with regard to placing newsprint on the tariff list. Newsprint is one of the exemptions from provisions of the Government's new trade blll. The High Commissioner for New- foundland said all their mills were working 24 hours a day and at 100 per cent capacity despite the de- prcssion. "Of course we want news- print placed on the list," he com- mented. “We are greatly hampered by the fact of these things going On before the Imperial Conference Iii Qtillwfl- I W151i the conference could have been held before tariffs were discussed." brothers and sisters: Percy, Cecil, Harold, Christina, Mrs. Harvey Moore, Mrs. Mark Jackson, all in the community. and David in Hall- fax. To the bereaved, we convey our deepest sympathy. The family also appreciates the many kind letters since received from those who have had them much in their thoughts during what hlvs been a rather trying time. MB. SINCLAIR BUCHANAN A sad gloom was cast over Bel- fast and vicinity when the 5nd news of the death of Alexander Sinclair Buchanan of Somervillc, Mass, came as a shock to his pa.- rents and many friends. The deceased had been ill only of Health, THE CHARLOTTETOWN susannw BRITISH POTATO ._____ (Continued from page 1) MB. J, ll. MYERS J H- Myeffi. (Cons, Queens) “in 12,000,000 more bushels of potatgeg had been produced in Canada this yell!‘ than dur rig the previous year. A considerable amount of Prince Edward 18151111 Potatoes were in New York storage and i; was doubtful if there would be a market for these in the Southern slates, It would be difficult for members to conceive the value to Prince Ed- ward Island growers of the ra'sing of the embargo by the United King- dom, particularly if the price would net. the growers 25 or 30 cents a bushel. Mr. Myers continued. He did not blame the British for trying to avoid the Colorado beetle, but it was evident they misunderstood the case. That particular parasite did not follow the potato in cargo_ Canada had an embargo against importations of British potatoes. and rightly so, he said. No Canad- ian farmer would consent to its re- moval by reason of the fact that the ban was. due to infestation in Brit- ish potatoes by black wart, or po- tato canker. Admission of these po- tatoes into Canada would result in lmpositon of an embargo on Can- adian potatoes exported to the United States. A suggestion that imports from Britain into Canada be allowed, pzzx-idcd that these were accompan. ied by a certificate from the Board certifying shipments free from wart, was urged by Peter Venlot. (Lib, Gloucester). The Minister of Agriculture sold ths was impossible because test-s had shown the wart was carried no; only on the potato but in soil clinging to ‘them. It was impossible to guarantee the absence of the one week with a toxic poisoning, which he contracted atwork and all that medical aid and kind nur- hand of death, but God willed oth- from this world to receive its eter- nal reward at the early age of 26 years. He will be sadly missed by thc loved ones in the home. was of a kind disposition greatly loved by his fellow work- C. J. Milligan and Miss Caroline Buchanan of Waltham, Mass. The funeral which was held on Sunday, Jan. 24th from the home wart in a shipment. sing could do, was done to stay the ‘,mmson, (Cong, Yorksunbury) u_ ‘ sorted. He urged vigorous represen- erwise and his gentle spirit pnsscu tauuns to me United Kmgdom h have it lifted. The British embargo was merely another form of protection, R. B. MR. A. n, MacLEAN BENTRAL fillllillllll SOUTHPOBT, LEVIN PUB, 8 o'- clock tonight. 712-11 FmBMEN CALLED-The Fire- men were called out about 8.30 yes» terday evening for a slight fire in a barn at the rear of the Rex Cafe. There was no damage. $60,000 Fire Loss At Hampton, N. B. HAMPTON, N. 8., Feb. 12. (By the Canadian Presn-Flve buildings in the business section of this vil- lage were burned to the ground to- day. The loss was estimated at $00,- 000. No one was injured, although several persons had narrow escap- es. A shifting wind, and water made available by a. thew, averted de- struction oi the entire business dis- trict. ' The fire started when gasoline fumes became ignited while J. Wil- lism Smith, M. L. A., was tighting the furnace in the basement of his hardwareshop at 6 a. m. Within four 11011115 the five bliildingg were rs:- ed. A large bucket brigade prevent- ed further loss. Smith amused the members of his family. who escaped in night at- tire, trapped in his second storey a- partment in an adjoining building, Dr. J. J. Ryan, '10, veteran dental practitioner kicked out a window, threw his bedding to the ground, leaped after it and suflered nothing more than a shaking-up. He man- aged to save a $10,000 French tap- estry. An explosion blew p... of the. building across the street. Smith eltlnta‘ the loss to his three-storey building and stock at $30,600. The "old bank building" in which the Bank of Nova Scott-a. formerly had an oflice was destroyed with a loss of $10,000. It was owned by Miss Lillian Smith, of Vancouver. Occup- ants of stores and other establish- v merits in this building were: Prank M. McPherson, tailor; John F. Frost harness maker, James S. Mitchell, Motion Picture Companies on Trial (Canadian Press) TORONTO, Ont., Feb. 11.—Al- ieflations that Famous Players con- trolled supply oi films to independ. ent exhibitors, controlled the larg- zst theatre group in Canada, and . either compelled the public to pay I high prices or to wait for a long period to see films, marked argu- ment oi Crown prosecutor R. H. Greer. K. 0., today at the motion picture companies’ trial. Mr. Greer l will resume his argument tomorrow, following which defence counsel will address the court. N. L. Nailranson, Samuel Bloom, I. S. Fine and 15 motion picture concerns are on trial before Mr, Justice Charles Garrow in non- lllfy assizes on charges of restraint ‘of trade under the criminal code ' and the Combines Investigation Act. Indication was given Wednesday that no evidence would be pr€scnt_ ed by the defence. BEAUHARNOIS (Continued from page 1) W. A. Grlesbach, Hon. L. McMezms, Hon. C. W. Robinson, and Hon. C. E. Tanner. In regard to the naming of coun. sel it was decided to ask the Gov- emment to take action. The secretary was instructed to notify the Senators concerned, and the name's of Senators McDougald, Raymond and Haydon were men. tioned. When explaining his motion in the Senate, Mr. Mclghcn declared that ~the members were naturally not anxious for appointment to this committee, but accepted from a. sense of duty. In making the selec- tion it was felt that thc members selected from distant points of thc country from those whose names tee members coming from graphically distant points those involved. ~ POWEI‘ was also given thc com- 8110 - f rom i A. E. MncLean, (Lib, Prince) said in the great potato and growing districts of Prince Edward Island were forced to sell their po- men. His remains were accompan- “noes, 1f a; an, {m- w“ (mm, n led home by two of his sisters. Mrs bughep Rm“; n; my; he believed the House would see the necessity for quick action to secure sonre of Sinclair the farmers shoe repair shop, F. W. Morris, un- dertaker: Rev. J. A. Ives, furniture repair store, and M. H. Par-lee, bar- rister. _ The home and dry goods store of Mrs. E. S] Campbell also fell _be- fore the flames. Her loss in stock a- lone was $8,000. Valuable equipment the Brtish market. It was hard to of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Buchanan, was very attended. nd brother: Edith E, of West Med- were many and beautiful. Rev. George G. Kincaid of Rose Medford, and Mrs. Garnet Moore Bay, N. 5.. conducted the very im- pressive service. The hymns sung were: "Nearer My God to Thee," "Shall We Gather at the River," and "There's a Land that is Fairer Than Day." A solo, “Beautiful Isle - of Somewhere," was very feelingly rendered by John W. MacKenzie, of Charlottetown, after which that remained of a dear son brother was tenderly laid to rest in the Belfast cemetery. left to mourn their loss besides his parents, four brothers sisters: The James understand, "why our good friends in England refuse to lift this em- ihat even a temporary let-up had not been secured to help out the sit- uation of the Canadian potato growers....._...... The delegation sent from Canada to Etngland to attempt, raising of the embargo was on the eve of de- parting for home. Mr, Maclean thought a calble sent. at once asking that the matter be reopened 111111111 be well advised. He had information before him, Mr. Mbclem said. showing that. Britain was imrportinil potatoes from Spain which was lqroam to be infected with the beetle. That indicated, he said, that it was not fear of the beetle that restrained the British authorities in this building was lost by Doctors A. T. Isathermrrow and J. J. Ryan. The residence of Mrs. Hazen Polk- bargo." 1t was regrettable, he eaid,,ins was destroyed, and W. A. Bo- vaird, grocery store proprietor, suf- fered extensive stock damage. The bucket brigade also was unable to ssve a warehouse owned by Miss Lillian Smith and used by J. Wil- liam Smith. ’ KELLY'S CROSS SCHOOL Following is the Honor Roll of Kelly's Cross School for month of January: Grade X-i Alban Paquet, 2 Mary A. Monagh Grade VIII-l Mary Bradley. 2 William Weddell, 8 Mary McKen- na as... VII-l Leo Campbell,‘ 2 ~ Commons for the evidence required. Mass, Mrs. J. W. Horton. Prince Albert. Susie, Mrs. H. C. Longlcy, Barnet, B. 0.. Mrs. D. MacNcvin, Somerville. Mass... Mrs. J. C. Milli- an. Waliham, Mass. MrS- Cv- H~ Chandler, Worcester. M1155. MR1 G- Mgccqregfll‘, Hopeficld,. P. E. 1., Miss Caroline Buchanan. Waltharn. Mass, W. Stephen, Saskatoon, Sask. and Edwin and Sam at home. A sister, Mrs. A. MacMann, predeceased him. The pallbearers were school day chums of the deceased: Cherie?» floss, Sinclair Ross. 011111111" PM" ton, John MacEachcrn, RiIS-‘ii-‘ll Panton and Alfred Mcwilliam . ((Bosion Papers Please Copy) _____________ Mll. JOHN D. IIOPGOOD mes m Redlands. California. July 2s, 1on1, John n. r-iopswd- native of Canada. 811d resident °£ 5,41,...“ m- rwencv-five years- Deceased is survived by i118 “if” and one son Harry Hosswd <1’ B": cramento. Puneral services were held Tues- day morning at 10 o'clock at the r. Arthur Cortner chapel. the R"- of the First torment services at Hillside cc- qtery under the direction of the mg; lodge of Oddfellows. The deceased was born at Port- , r. n. Island. on A111" 15' i 5'1 and is survived by three sis- and one brother. Mits- Percy mills, Port Hill. P. E. I., Mrs. J. , Brown. Brookline, Mass. M18- A. Cspen. Concord. N- R- 5nd n, Hume Bopsood °1 M“'Pe‘i“°' P. .1- To Late To Classified ' -TIIURSDAY EVENING. A m" umbrella between 1 111111111‘ luston and Prince st. Apply w Last year he had a similar motion on the order paper bu; no success had been achieved. John Brown, (Lib. Luger) said he was heartily behind the movement. He had not the slizhtest dwbt that» the Colorado pretext." It was albsurd to m’ the" was danger from the beetle through shipping the mature crop to Great Speaking for Western Canada. beetle was s. "nrsre Britain_ WEST COVEHEAD SCHOOL Standing of West Oovehead School for month of JanuarY1—- Grade x-i, Eric Wilson; 2. Grove MacMillan; 3. Helen Wilson. Grade IX-l. Walter Auld; 3- Jean MacMilian. Grade VIII-l. Kathleen Mayfi 2. Ivy Hughes; 3. Anson McLauch- inn: 4. Reta Move: 5. Dorothy MacMillan. Grade v-1. Leibh Macmillan: I- Florcnco MaoMillaiii 3- Alli-Wu MacMlils-n; 4. Eric Maolyilllan; t Elm-r MoLauchlan; 0. Edith Hughes; '1. Cyril Mach/Kilian- Grade 1v-1. Benson Auid; 1- Thglmg, LIBtChCW; 3. V001! MM- Millan. Grade m Sr.-l. Ivy 1011111115“! z, Lloyd MacMillenr a. Edith ms- zell. ' Grade E1 Jr.—l. Russel Bestcui. Grade n sin-r. mics Macmil- lan; z. Muriel llrlziell; 3- 5111'" Thomas. Grade II Jr.~1. Leslie Mccsbc: g_ Lavinia McDonald; 3. Evelyn Mai-mall; l. Vema Mill’?- Gradc I a-l. Sadie Cassfofd- Perfect At/tbndancei-lkifl W11- son; Grove MacMillan; 391°“ Wilson. Walter Auld; WW1)“ bihcMillan; roiui Msdmll"? Thelma ‘ . 301191111 M“: Rhea MacMllan; Albert 111mm Mill White. 333 Grafton. V. All rnsrmessrosnts i» veovmwl‘ Dssiie Mwabe. 2 Richard Kelly. ecntsstwere Peter Bradley, 8 Wilfred Woods Grade V-l Mildred Carragher, Monsghan. s Francis Grade IV-1 Thomas Trainer, 2 Thomas Bradley, 3 Francis Mc- Donald and Annie Weddell. Grade III—l Genevieve Carra- gher, 2 Kevin McKenna. 3 Rita Bradley. Grade 1-1 Gavin Wood. 2 Ma- bel Monaghsn’ Perfect attendan for month of January: Mary Bradley, Pereeca Weddell, William Weddell, Stirling Waddell, Wilfred Woods, Mildred Carragher, Percy Woods, Rita Bradley, Fausti- na Monag“ . Gavin Woods. CENTRAL ROYALTY The regular monthly Institute meeting was held on February 4th at the home of Mrs. Brent Diamond nine members and two visitors be- ing present. The meetilid 011911611 by repeatfng the Institute Creed. Aftertherollcailwassnsweredby "House cleaning Hints," the min- utes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. Alter the com- mittees saws their reports some w: , dance was read. The new committees appointed were, Sick M's Bessie Saunders and l-ielen Denies: school, Mrs, Rune! Roper and Mills Irlllfl 01111611; P80813311. M's. Rumei R0!!!’ and Helen Doug- lss. The next meeting will be held at the home c! Mrs. W. P. Macieod ihsrcllcsiiwbeansweredbywlfl Irish Joke," The following program was then enioyed: Beading, Mrs Halos MaoRse: Reading, Helen Douglas; Reading, Mrs. Ferguson: nesdins. um i-iiids Macsusland: Contest. ‘Things On- Grandmoth- ers Missed." first prises for the awarded to Mrs. Anew and Mrs. I‘, P. MaeLeod. A dstisiensinnebwssthsaasrvedb! gnmqmgmlbsdllr-tbalnk. - been included in order that expedi- tion should bc exercised in justice to those concerned and that the delays incidental to adjournment should not delay the work of the commit- tee. On Senator Melghcns motion to , obtain the evidence from the Com- mons, Senator Dunburand felt that. ‘ the committee should be felt as free ss possible and that power be given them to obtain whatevidence the) wished from the Commons. Sona- tor Meighen agreed that thc com- mittee should bc left free to carry on at its best discretion. A mes- sage will therefore be sent to the FROM OLD COVEHEAD From my cottage window I can sec A little nest in a maple tree IFor the winds of autumn have borun awny The leaves that hid it many a day. A little pair I oft have seen Fly in and out- of that leafy screen Bold little birdies ye seem to bc Taking full charge of my maple REBURiLBLEAN duty of amending the election act in the light of the tions. proper time to overhaul the Ifleo- iion Act was next session when the Redistribution Act, based on the last census. would be before the House, It was decided however, to appointed would be more properly ,rcfcr at once the problem to the gPnrliamcntary committee, the Mit- ‘chell resolution passing unanimous- appear in the report; the commit- 1y revealing mood. Everyone who spoke, including the Prime Minister, agreed campaign funds were necessiry. C. mittce to meet both during sittings H_ Cahmh secmgm-y 0g 5pm, ‘m ‘political experiences, sharks" surllowed the bulk of cani- said a contribution had been made from Bcauhamois to the Conserv- ative Party and returned at the suggestion of the Prime Minister. BUNSERVATIVE Liberal Leader Ad- mits he had “evi- dently Been Mis- informed.” OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 11. (By the Canadian Press)—"Not a damned cent" wxs the reply of the Federal Conservative Party to an olIer of Beauhnrnois money in the last c1- ectlon campaign. This morsel of pol- itical history was disclosed to the House of Commons tonight by Prime Minister R. B. Bennett. “The language," he said, "used when the ciler oi a contribution was made, according to the person who made the ofier. we ‘not a damned cont.’ That was the answer. ' I hesitate to put it to the House in that way but that was what was said." Later, the Prime Minister said: “With my knowledge or at my in- stance, ihcro never was any mon- ey received from Beauharnois." ' The Prime Ministers revelation‘ was made while the House was pas- sing a resolution sponsored by Humphrey Mitchell, Labor on the Beauharnois Company campaign fund contribu- The Prime Minister thought the 8 Th;- l-lousc was in a frank and and sdjoumments. The latter lmd ,1“, Spent $25,000 in eye“. 915cm,“ in theuMontrcal riding of St. Law- rcncc-St. George. His opponent on one occasion spent between $190.- 000 and $125,000. Henri Bourassa, Independent, La- bclle, from the wisdom of his 1on8 slid "local paign funds and he doubted if he had any material effect on vot- ing. ‘ Beauhamois has been a shark to the political powder barrel since the revelations of the parliament- nry inquiry 11st year. It produced one till‘ between Premier Bennett and Mackenzie King, Liberal lead- cr. In his London, Ont, speech, de- voted to Beauharnois, Mr. K1118‘ This statement, slid Mr. Bennett. was untrue. ‘The evidence of the parliamentary inquiry discredited it and the Liberal leader used it “for his own personal advantage or to mislead the people." "1 did not say anything. know- mile front from the mouth of the river to the city, they usccl none 0i the 500-pound projectiles were expected today and they were scrupulously carciul to avoid cros- sing the setilcnwni boundary, willi- _ in which they bombed a Chinese 'Honan Fu said the Government has cotton mill yvstcrdny danger to foreigners. out the day and \\'ilf'i1 l: “.15 ow"; observers could not. Japanese were any xicnx-r-r t» their objectives. guns had bccn knocked out oi com- l, PAGE luvs; __ A better tobacco and a bcttcr cure——ihat accounts for the popularity of our “Buck rwrsr" CH EW I N G n rcklzyo NIEI-IOlS on ,.il\\'\“\“& _ artillery and the Chinvsc nphud 'mind, flue British, United State: with a. sharp cross-fire from nui- i and French Ministers were urged by chine guns. _ iChincse commercial organization: As the Nipponcsc aircraft wliccl- there to attempt success where their d and circled along thc cntirc 10- lConsuiar contemporaries 11nd fail- icd. It unis hopccl they might clrar ilrc uny for Lin: opening 0f pence representations with the govern- ,ments zit Honan Fu, temporary ‘Chinese capital, and ai Tokyo. In this conncction dispatches fron which with great ‘idecidcd to "continue its presoni ifirm attitude toward the Sine-Jap- Jmesc dispute. (specially as regards ishanglmi," and to reject tentative ‘Japanese proposals for neutraliza- 1 lion and dc-militurization oi the live {principal Chinese forts. Yesterday's truce resulted in the . removal of more than 3,000 besieg- The bombardment lflSUWl through- ihnt thc bCC Some of the Chinese tree. Beautiful birds as afar ye roam Now the winter winds and the snows have come May nothing rudcr appeal io you Than the summer breeze and thc falling dew. Sweet were the thoughts yc brought tome tree As ye plied your work in the maple Till your lovely structure with leaf for dome Filled with happy liunaies bccumc a home. 60111 I thought. how securely a fluttering As round it the waves of earths ing it to be false," interjected Mr. King, Evidently he had been mis- informed but was 011M Wadi‘ W M“ ccpi the statement of the Prime Minmter. When Mr. Kins asked i! it were not true a contribution had bccn made to C. E McCuaig of Mon- ircal for General (now Senator) A. n. McRae. the Prime Minister quot- ed me “not a damned cent” phase- The Hamilton Laborlte was mak- 111g his maiden speech in the House. A rcoccurrence of heavy campaign fund contributions mm a 011F190?‘ atinn like Bcauhnrnois, must cease. “If they continue what chance will Democratic institutions have 111 this country?" Support for the resolution came from Mackenzie King. How He longs to bless and rcsiorc again All such as seek Him evcn as I fain Would shelter small That at my mercy had placed their n11. protect thc birdies Silent now is the little nest No winter storms can thc brood molest No joyous song from the maplr- irce Through my cottage window floats to me. Ye will come again with rciirrnlng spring With Joyous twitter and glancing Wm! . Bringing sweet fancies again to me And life. new life to the maple LflTuf-Q. "V" Aamuelliill}. mum ">11 BIG BATTLE May dwell in Him who, to those Wpressed (Continued from page l) Says "Come Ye Wcnry I'll Give yo“ rest", dining-room of a hotel situated in the heart of thc settlement, and witnessed a grim entertainment. To gct a better view they went to the tower of the 20-story building and used their binoculars. Two shells fell in the village under their eyes and started fires, while four aero- planes bomlxs dropped in the marshes without destruction. As the U. S. S. Simpson and the gunboat Bridgewater, went by, the Japanese craft ceased firing mo- mcntarily and dipped their colors, but soon resumed operations. The British cruiser Bcrwick was asked to shift her berth and the request was taken as an indication that a severe bombardment was impending if not already undcr way. Each camp accused the other of offering provocation as thc conflict flared up once more and each laimed that his cannonsdlng had mission, but their custodians were still buried in the underground dc- fenses where they have lain ior more than a week. NO\‘0i‘Lii(‘1('JS, the surrounding orca is rapidly ap- proaching Chapel us a study in destruction. Scarccly n flimsy hut or a squat brick lauilcling in thc I village has not bccn blasted by shells or peppered by machine gun bullets. Yawning ‘holes dccoratc ilic |streets ivlicrc cncmv bombs have foundlhcir mark. The forts inn‘ come through considerably‘ 11.1w". . They have seldom suffered KILPIZ‘. hits from the guns in thc river and the morale of their manpower has not been broken. The populace is. nmde up of 8,- 000 to 12,000 Chincse irilPllilPll, l boatmen and coolivs, ailgmcniod by some 600 Chincsc students and n score of German nationals attach- ed to thc Tungchi Univc occidental women and chi‘! , evacuated today from i110 undcr- ground refugees in which they had spent a week. The fighting threatened to brcuk out on s.'nc\v from; as Japanese authorities warned they would take strong measures in the native city of Nantao, south of the settlement, if Chinese did not; cease sniping at warships on thc waterfront. The population grew pnnlc-strickcn and it began moving into thc country- side. If Nantao should be attack- ed, the 50,000 foreigners in thc set- tlement and the millions of dollars invested thcrc would be endangered by hostilities on three sides and fourth. With this apparently in confronted by n bniilc flcct on thc cd civilians and wounded soldiers from the embattled areas of Nantao and lltillfii-(Civ and an attempted ~c.~:u.=.=.1..- of hundreds of refugees , back into thc sector to retrieve their bliiongings. SHANGHAI, Fob. 13 isaiillrday)“ \A.P.)--Ai 8.05 n. m. today Shang- hai was shaken by heavy cannonad- lug. The bombardment was of short dilration but it was on a grcnicr scnlc than any previous ar- iiii"l‘_\’ action. The day was thick nnci .r(l£{I_'_\' .'111(i i‘ was impossible to (i\".[’l‘ll1lllC ihc origin of the shel- ling. Immv-diniclyi alter the bombard- mr-ni six Japanese aeroplanes rain- ul down bombs on the devastated Cflmpcl area. The bombing, too, was lrz-ivf, but the fliers continued their manoeuvres over the Chinese sec- lion. i i Card Of Thanks The family of the late Mrs. Mary A. lViurphy wish to express their sincere appreciation to the many neighbors and friends for acts oif kindness and sympathy shown dur- ing their recent sad bereavement. Tlicy also ivish to thank those who |stzri Mass Cnrcls, spir iunl bouriueifi. florul tributes and messages of 33mpng,1~,_v_ 713-11 flanks‘ bills have no tccth_ Jnprln consists of 487 151111165- Here is your op nriuni ' 13th rliiiinn fli lrnrlUs lions. llcgulur pricc 25c, _ of this nllvrrlisvmcni, we WI" scnrl claimed conside able vlctlnn. 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