Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 31, 1914, Winnipeg, Manitoba To t t r a j Manitoba free 1914. In River Alfred Joyce loses life while bathing in the Assiniboine yesterday. The sum of . Asked for an explanation of this the witness could Only say that or Gould got it and that it was not for construction Pur poses. Or. Thompson said that he paid for fifty shares of the railway company Stock but that he got with it 2.000 shares of the construction company e Stock. A. E. Gould was expected to be on Ine stand today Tut he did not Arya a receive Elf lat lie had been detained in Fredericton by the government which was meeting there. Crop news Portage la Prairie Man., july 30. Alfred Joyce the 13-year-old son of Jar. And mrs. J. Joyce of this City teas drowned late this afternoon in the River at the pumping Sta Tion just West of the City and Jat 6 o clock his body had not teen recovered although a search was being made. The lad. With two other boys was in and it is thought that he Brandon Man., july first struck his head on the Bottom in div eld of wheat Cut in this District this inv from a Spring Board. There was season was a ten acre held of Marquis. J 4-via 1 or fish i a ten Ftfe t if i Spring wheat cutting at Warner. Lethbridge alta., july Are at work on the Spring wheat in the Warner District on the land of f s Leffingwell. A yield of 15 bushels to the acre is expected. No outcry and the location where he went Down is not known. The boy s father is employed at the the Woods Mill in this City. Quicksand theory. At the place where the lad Sanj be is known to be a Quantity of Eie is known reason Why have Dis p suddenly had he not fallen a victim to the . Young Joyce s drowning adds an other to a list of tragedies All of which ire attributed to the Quicksand As they Hae occurred almost at the same spot. Twenty Odd years ago one Thomas Gilliland disappeared while bathing off the same Sand Bank. A few ears ago a farm band attempted to swim across the River and disappeared just As Sud Denly As did Young Joyce. Still More recently two girls named Davidson were drowned together just about the Sams spot and were also supposed to have been victims of the treacherous Sands. La addition to these fatalities a num Bero local persons have had narrow escapes when they got within the Sarid area. Despite the known treacherous Char Acter of the River at this Point it is to neat at the provincial Asylum farm which was Cut today. It was a rather Light crop but the Grain was a fair Sample. J j s. Maxwell manager the West pm Canada flour Mills and one of the Best informed of local Grain experts has been making a thorough inspection of the Grain conditions throughout this District during the last couple of average crop predicted. He first travelled North to Forrest and then East of that District and Cund that the wheat crop was very much better than expected. He thinks that should the drought be not unduly prolonged the crop will at least Corrie up to the average. In the Kemnay District Lar. Maxwell found a very fair crop though some Fields were suffering badly for want of moisture. Between Rounthwaite and Brando Hills there is a fair average Creo but Between Brandon Hills and this City the crops Are rather Light. There is no Barley Cut Here so far beyond a Field at the experimental farm. War scare raises prices. With respect to the War facade and its effect on the Grain Maxwell states that the Price of wheat has advanced up to 20 cents per Bushel during the last three weeks. The Price of flour has not risen though it prob Ter of the River tit cams Point it 33 i a n. Favorite Bathles place of the boys wl11 of the Srain Market becomes living in the West end of the City. J steadier at the present prices. Toto contracts Are. Being entered into for the Supply of flour for next year. Those contracts Are not usually till the month of november when the unemployed problem Dominion government urged to Deal with it properly. Ottawa july deputation re presenting the social service com Mittee the builders Exchange. Trades and labor Council the City Council and other Oeal bodies waited on the Rov Ern rent this afternoon to strongly urge that Active Steps be taken at once to relieve the present unemployment in various pants of the Dominion of Canada and to prevent worse con the Winter of next year. The Cabinet ministers present Hon. C. J. Doherty Hon. T. W. Croth ers. Hon. J. Hazen Hon. J. D. Reid and Hon. A. B. Nantel., the government was asked to establish labor bureaus in All the Prin Cipal centres and also to find employ ment through Public works or other Wise for the men Aav unemployed. One suggestion was that they be put at the improvement of lands which could afterwards be sold at a reason Able Price to those coming to Settle on Viurma. It was remarked that when the government was Able to help the . To the extent of it should face do some thing for the unemployed. Hon c. J. Doherty. Acting Premier replied the government had Given and would continue to give serious consideration to the question of government employment bureaus and also that of finding some Means to relieve the distress caused by unemployment. The government he said should not be criticized for aiding the c.n.r., but Sti Ould be Given credit for doing some thing that would Aid in the condition of the unemployed. Whatever other criticisms might be aimed at the Bill this was one of its Best features Andy was one of the primary Rei sons for passing y. Hon or. Doherty added that the government was heartily in sympathy with the desires of the deputation and would do whatever it could to provide the Large it possible amount of employment during the coming year. Problem of a loan or. Curvall curious about borrowed from Prudential Trust St. John. N.b., july Peveri to the borrowed from crops Are harvested. Wheat Safe at Weyburn. Weyburn. ,sask., july few Rains Are reported from the outlying District but Only a few Small showers in and around the City. The majority of the wheat is Safe but stubble and rate crops Are affected. This is one of the years in which the right meth ods of farming will Tell. Farmers who pay particular attention to their land and cultivate along approved lines have no complaint and state that they will show As Good a yield As in the average year on the other hand stub ble sown Grain is almost a failure. Missing doctor charged with responsibility for death of Blanche Yorke. Tamworth ont., july Mility for the death of Blanche Yorke. By an illegal operation on july s last was placed on the shoulders of or. C. Robinson the Young medi Cal Grad uate who Only recently took up. Resi Dence Here by the Coroner s jury in its verdict arrived at after an hour a d a half deliberation. A number of. Witnesses testified and startling stories were told today of the callousness of the physician who continually questioned the relatives and friends of the deceased As to the girl s when she was lying dead in his House As the result of Chloro form administered to facilitate the operation. He even joined in the search and drove around with the Brothers and toy so doing off set considerable suspicion. When person put a. Direct ques Tion of hire he became indignant and threatened to sue diem ror slander. Tricky turks the Prudential Trust real was the problem which Jar. Car Ell chief counsel for or. Dugal in the Valley railway inquiry sought to solve today. Ill. Carvell showed by Means of the records that the Money was borrowed by messes. Gould Thorn son Lisman and Macdonnell but that the Quebec and St. John construction company assumed the liability and paid off "00 or the debt from the proceeds of the guaranteed Bonds. This he brought the use of the within the scope of the inquiry. When the court adjourned the com Mission had not decided the right to Jollow the proceeds of this loan. The loan from the Trust company arranged in May 1912, and an and Vance payment of had been Tua rented on the Prospect of completing Fitje Atar gement. Said to have swindled London people out of thousands. London july 30. George Jos Eph a Turk now in the Middlesex county jail arid two compatriots1 whom the police Are seeking have it As Al leg of. Swindled people of this City and District out of thousands of dollars setting themselves As collectors for a missionary Enterprise in their native country. Among the. Men s tons was a letter purporting to have come from the archbishop of Assyria and Many prominent people of the District have teen victimized a number of clergymen. A warning in the presbyterian and other religious led to the authorities taking action. Joseph is of 8 Ood appearance apparently Well educated and generally pathfinders at Portage. Six Days water or. Thompson paid to a. R. Gouli from his private account. A boarding school for boys brocky1lld g m. Main Baring m.a., trin. College Cambs. Housemaster s. S. Stephens m.a., Dublin University. Lord Bishop of Ontario houses for Fenior and or boys. The school grounds or -4 acres. Recent , successes 1913 4c a 7th, Lelih 12th places 1914srob a the St places. For prospectus Etc., apply to the headmaster. Prevent sleeplessness. Mathieu s powders for boil the Tot Neu Sliu make halt at Portage on Way to Brandon. Free press spacial Portage la. Prairie Man., july the Keeton path finder car driven by a. H. Simmins and Secretary Emmett of the motor i league and party reached Portage tonight at s.30, r a Fine run Over roads which have been greatly improved by the showers which fell on wednesday. A Stop was made on the Way out at the farm of h. A. Mullins were the pathfinders were hospitably received and notified by or. Mullins that would have water for the. Cars and a drink for the passengers when main body passed on Friday. The Pathfinder twill res Lime the Tun to Brandon on Friday morning and will Lay a train from this Point with the confetti which was shipped ahead from Winnipeg. Arrangements have been completed at the Portage hotel for the reception of the tourists and luncheon at 12 o and the Oit finder will keep several hours ahead of tile main body so that everything possible will be done in Advance to secure accommodation wherever needed. An average Speed of 20 Miles an hour car. Be easily made by any car taking part in the tour so that the run should be particularly enjoyable. Death of mrs. August. Man., july . Yesterday there passed peacefully away at her Home in Carman the wife of or. E. A. August candidate of the Liberal party in the recent provincial elections mrs. August had been very ill for months preceding and following a very critical operation near the brain in the general Hospital Winnipeg about two months ago. The deceased was much respected in Carman and Vicinity and will be sorely missed among her Large Circle of friends. Fun eral services will be Condit cited this afternoon by her and Rev. A. , of Crystal City a former pastor from the methodist Church of which for Many years mrs. August a been an Active and consistent member. Interment will take place in Carman cemetery. Or. August and sorrowing relatives e the deep sympathy of the entire Community m their sad irreparable loss. Special Chicken dinner served in the cafe 11.30 of 1 saturday 50c Herbert i. Jom Panu commissioner remember store closes at one o clock saturdays last delivery leaves 10 a. Men s Derby hats 69c on Sale 8.30 Sharp Odd sizes from several lots but All sizes from 6% to 7% in the Assort ment. La smart up to Date several shapes to choose from. In the regular Way these sold at half Day special saturday .69c men s soft Felt hats 79c. To Fine pure Felt in suitable shades Tor present Wear. Choose from Telescope fedoras and Brunswick styles. Sixes in the lot. Half Day special Clakr _ the biggest Wash goods snap of the season Many of this season s most popular fabrics Are this half Dar clearance. 8 there Are Swiss flowered muslims and fancy voiles Plain voiles in Black and Navy White vesting and Pongee ii tens. This season s most fashionable fabrics new in color design especially suitable for summer dresses blouses separate skirts or children s Wear. Values up to morning Yard hour specials in men s suits Dainty lace collars at excellent value for the Money you will say when you see this collection of lace collars All of which Lave been reduced in Price. In smart Paulette shape be2.iiti.eu5 sprig design on Fine net grounds. Wale they Latt half Day saturday. 20c on Sale 8.30 Sharp men s silk neckwear actual 50c and 75c values Tor an indescribable selection be ing a special Purchase from a prominent Eastern tie maker. A varied combination of colors and patterns is represented. Four in hand neckwear in Fine Rich Silks in Green Blue Greys reds Etc. A tie As smart As any Man would Thant to Wear. In Tihe regular Way would sell at soc and 75c. A wonderful bargain saturdays half Day 4 for for a Man May buy a watch Good value at double this watch was never made to be sold at so Little As and gives quite a wrong impression of its value and neatness. Flat style Strong dust proof Good reliable movement. A watch that with care and fair treat ment will give lasting service. Hale Day special saturday. Inch ribbons priced at we have never sold men s suits at such Low prices As we will saturday these four groups Are further indications of the values we Are handing out in the men s suit Section. It is values of this Chara ctr that is rapidly increasing the sales of our men s clothing. Good smart sensible clothes at prices less than expected to pay. Look where you will you will not get men s suits like these at the prices quoted. Men s Norfolk suits in scotch and Irish tweeds Fine Susnjer shades and patterns. Beautifully made and trl Mim de. A Fine Opportunity to buy. Smart Outing suits at a Low figure. All sizes. Regular up to ?25.qo. 9 get it at the Bay the finest 3 for 25c adventurers of England cigars saturday men s suits going at this collection. Inc Luines a number of Fine serviceable tweeds Ini Greys and Browns. Neat Check and Stripe Pat terns and mixtures splendidly tailored single breasted style.1 All. Sizes. Up to . Saturday on Sale 8.30 Sharp men listen to this Fine English Oxford working shirts no need to emphasize the fact that there Ivill be a Quick Clear Ance at Price that would pay for the material. Less than 50 of them which Means 8.30 shopping Well tailored on Good Roomy lines from Fine Quality English Oxford fitted with soft Lay Down Collar All wanted sizes i 15, 151. While they last take them for saturday men s suits to Clear at a Quantity of mob Grade suits in Choice scotch tweeds and worsted. Beautifully made audit rimmed to give the utmost satisfaction. The colors Are desirable and stylish and the patterns of the wanted kind. All sizes. Regular up to ?25.00. Saturday _ up Al Navy Blue Serge suits att splendidly made from an All Wool indigo dyed Serge of Rine Quality single or double breasted style with smart soft Roll lapels and Good shoulders. High Cut six Button vests and medium Width pants. All sizes. Yes ruler saturday prettily embroidered hand bags it a j Al v with ribbons playing such an important part the fashions of the moment a reduction in such Good kinds As these will greatly appreciated. In heavy silk taffeta., in All wanted colors for sashes millinery hair bows Etc. The 51-in. 25c Quality saturday Yard 17jo the 4i-Iri. Quality saturday Yard _ .9c for the unexpected 1kb on Sale at 8.30 Sharp value extraordinary 32 Inch natural Shantung silk formerly at 75c, saturday half Day special every Yard of it fresh and new this season being a special Purchase from. A Large wholesale House saturday we pass it on to Yon at 25c cd. Instead of 75c. I _ Fine All Sirisk natural Shanti very close even weave excellent smooth finish free from _ u. ----i5i.-. Especially suitable for 75c. Saturday morning Yard.25c i Duki a i ice us i i Trot Wao vhf any this is a b Quality and will give the Best Wear. Especially suitable for Seaside or travelling dress also children s Wear. 32-Inch, protect yourself with one of these umbrellas these umbrellas Are Worth far More sales than the Price we Are asking to Clear them saturday. Some of them were formerly priced at nearly double. Splendid umbrella to take with you on your Holiday Smirt and serviceable covered with Fine so Lac acid Wool Gloria Cov ers. Tape Edge Borders. A varied selection to choose from of Plain Wood and dire Etore handles. Half Day special saturday. Mapy extraordinary values attached to boys clothing Only 50 of them left and these won t last Long at Twenty five cents. Smart summery hand bags Well made of Linen crash in envelope style. The flaps Are cunningly embroidered in silk and Gold thread carried by Cord handle. Half Day special Satur Day 25c on Sale 11.30 to 12.30. Boys and Wash suits not Many of them and the slue is so Good that we Are sure they All be gone Long before their hour s Selling is up. Smoothly tailored from White Drill and linens neat Sailor Collar and Bloomer pants also military Collar. Some with straight knickers. Also a few in colors Buster style. O a Sale 11.30 to 12.30 Jugg children s socks 3pairior35c the boys Section is right in the fore Gro und. Of value giving for a half Day s saturday. The tailoring in these various lines is splendidly done the styles Are smart and such As will please any Hoy. pair for practically the same Price As you formerly would have to hour sales pay for one pair is the bargain new from this Section for. Saturday. Wise mothers will Stock up for Many months. On Sale Sharp women s silk net gloves 35cpair be Here Obj the Dot. Of 8.30 if you want to share in one of the biggest Glove bargains offered in months. Only a dozen. An Ideal Glove for present hot weather Wear. Init from Fine silk net fitted with two dome fasteners. In White Champagne and Black. Smart and fits Well. Formerly 75c. Half Day special saturday boys suits from Fine hard. Wear resisting tweeds medium and dark brawn double breasted or no Refolli style Bloomer pants fitted with strap and buckle.1 a suit that every Ait a Price that every Mot Iii is willing to pay. Usually saturday 9.30 to 10.30 to boys suits double breasted or Norfolk style tailored from All Wool tweeds and worsted in Fine summer shades and neat refined patterns. Splendidly made Bloo Mer pants. Size s .24 -to-3.4. These actually sold As High. As saturday 11.-30 to 12.so boys Wash 79c. Mothers will need no telling that 79c would hardly pay for the Cost of the material. This is an Odd lot and saturday has been planned to Clear them. Well made from Fine Aham forays prints acid Gingham. Blouse or. Buster fitted with Sailor Collar and military shape. That will Wash and Grive Good account of saturday 8.30 to 9.30 themselves. 79c drug specials continue for saturday invalid port i bottle. Special -.75c toilet 6 for 25c. Special 8 for.25c Talcum 25c tin. Special.20c mottled Castile 40c bar. Special .35c extra special rubber gloves pair .35c heir coi Abst regular Loc. Special. 5c Wjk end specials la capita a Fine imported Cigar. Regularly Sells at 2 for 25c. And bos of-50 Al Vallens Petit Corona usually 15c each. Friday and saturday babe of i Hudson s Bay Cool smoke. Regular do each week i Jad special Box of 25 .-.98c . Service Guaran teed various shapes. Week Enid Spe Cial each for a half Day s business saturday to men s footwear these shoes represent the most worthy values we have announced in Many a Day despite the fact of recent excellent values. A varied selection. Are Black and Tan velour calf Button and Tacher styles in both High Cut and of Fordyc also Patent calf and kid Viscoli Zed soles hash Box calf Blucher leather fact a selection from which any requirement can be filled. All sizes 6j to 11. Half Day saturday final clearance women s oxfords and pumps in Sites 3. 5% and 4 Only. Leather Couie in Vici kids Patent my Black suede Tan calf chocolate kid and Black in Oreor d and pump styles. On Sale 8.30 Sharp. While they last.9fic for one hour 8.30 to 9.30 guaranteed bicycles this bicycle is one that we can sell with the positive Assurance that it will give the utmost service. All parts show careful making As Well As made in a factory beating a reputation for High Grade comigatpd1 tread tyres 28x1% ins., Extension front Mudguard full rear guard from rim Brake Coventry roller Chain Block rubber pedals Wright 3-Coil, Shock absorbing reversible clip tool bag and tools. Usually would sell at saturday on Sale 8.30 to 9.30 neatly knit from Good Quality Cotton Plain or with fancy coloured tops in White Taai sky Navy Brown Pink arid black1 reinforced Heel and toe. Half Day o pair for 35c on Sale 8.30 Sharp women s pure silk Hose 75c pair a Quantity that we purchased at a very substantial discount ordinarily they would sell it pair. Sheer Light and Gauzy. Reinforced to stand rubbing and tubing. Look smart and Dressy and feel Cool and comfortable to 1 the skin. Knit from Fine pure silk i thread outsize leg and extra Long. I sizes 8y2 and 9 Only. I half 71? special i Day i an expert chiropodist at your service All operations Are treated by the most modern scientific and painless methods. There is no need for anyone to be a constant sufferer. Every apparently Unco Rable foot trouble can be successfully treated without any inconvenience to you. Appointments can be made by phone. Main 3121. Fruit specials on Sale at 8.30 Sharp women s waists repriced for Quick clearance this is the lowest Price that we have been Able to put upon such Fine waists this season. All fresh and new and in a variety of nearly a dozen styles to choose from. 69c f fashioned from voiles crepes and insertions Floral crepe restees1 fancy tout tons. They will laundry perfectly. To usually sold at i and half Cay special saturday 69c Manitoba Green special per 20c fresh Green Spe Cial 4 ibs. 25c fresh Spe Cial la. Fancy California plums red or Blu saturday Basket .5qc finest Quality new urday special s . 25c finest Quality cooked urday special lb., sliced.3gc new Ontario Spe Cial is or fresh killed fowl dry saturday special 23c no phone orders and no delivery after 9.30 o clock ;