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_i w1‘ ~_ _Was Secure in 1917. ; MHerman Wildfang was next called. »ieâ€"stdted (hat previous to 1917 he j ‘mesisted in hoisting the weilght on § beam, but that previous to doing _ #oâ€"he had gone up to the top story ~&nd examined the plate and nuts to >~§@©. that everything was secure. MARRIEDâ€"April 18th, Mr. Sidney : Ofto to Miss Rose E. Engel, both Waterloo. _: | Women Should Take c + * Saw Heater Fall. + George Trupp, the next witness, the beam falling from the roof. he could do anything the beam struck the ground and all was 1 . He was standing beside at the time of the accident, 4n the Sying dust and gravel he %‘ see him hit. H. W. Knechtel k Boyce, other workers on ~jJob, were called, but could add ldfin{_ to the evidence. $z as Veritable Manâ€"Trap. " Cbarles E. Cowan, architect, was He stated that he thought the for holding the beam in place all right as described. He was the opinion that had the plate in place the accident would not Â¥e happened. Without the plate = muts, the beam was a veritable he stated. Asked If the Man having charge of the operation | Beccpan;s P3 tuld have examined the beam beâ€" ® starting work, he answered that *h examination would have been a MOaution well taken. He stated that had heard what Wildfang said in s connection regarding the inspecâ€" n of the nuts and plate, and when Fed by Crown Attorney Bowiby if thought the hoist should have been IT.hod on Sunday, he answered: “‘_‘wllst should have been done, & Wm Part of Bullding. *W. Patges, the superintendent of g for the Albert Kahn Comâ€" ‘who built the factory, testified :tlltnh.uul was a part of the origâ€" â€" p of the building and had Conatructed according to plans. ) stated that the building was finalâ€" examined by Architect W. B. Milâ€" .: who reported that everything, inâ€" a@ingâ€"the beam, was in satisfactory 4 ~.Wore Removed. » evidence of the various ‘It wis found that the nuts 4 which secured the steel ~beam in its place on the roof fomgod by some party unâ€" * ‘eo mster Mechanic Fitzâ€" a W Was conducting the opâ€" ‘of boisting the boiler on Sunâ€" &l‘ng. The left of the beam ¢ operly anchored, and when t of the heater, which was , swung out onto the the s beam was dragged out of ) m% hurtied to the .striking Buyder and killing y. ‘Those who appeared Wednesday and who WWe n{kvlth SBumyder were of thit the man was instantâ€" Worth a Guinea a Box â€"â€" Tyepars A opin hy Thateas Docchar, 8t Hatene, tensedkue,fatiend special care to keep free from headache, backâ€" ache, constipation, weakness and depression. For these recurring ailments and other condiâ€" tions peculiar to women, Beecham‘s Pills are a tested and effectual remedy. ‘They act gently and promptly on the stomach, liver and bowels, and exert a tonic, strengthening effect on the bodily functions. These famous pills are purely vegetable, contain no habitâ€"forming drag, and produce no disagrecable afterâ€"effects. “;omen the world over, Ex:l needed help and strength in > M nfooves us Mg is the verdict arâ€" )‘th Coromer‘s jury which »Bate the death of Melvin ~and heard witnesses at the }} Welnesday. Dr. J. F. Honsâ€" preaided as coromer and D. 8. ed up on the hoisting beam BJ in October, 1917. §kull Fractured. argard was next called 1!1“ the man had a fracâ€" skull, compression of the â€"Jaceration of the muscles vhl;})lnt as far in as the #i e 1‘ocl‘rod that the ‘@ead when he arrived on ty empanelled to inâ€" 2 death of Melvin that the said Melvin to his death on the y of SBunday, April 27. 4 s struck by a beam & beam at the M ) Company, and after we have come that this beam vo m thoroughly exâ€" said work was unâ€" A such bhad been done #‘ and puts, thet bad ed unknown to the wechanic, bad been reâ€" the accident would not d for the Crown. E. W. presented the Dominion stated that the last load h. .pt BM se o« «) [BFURDTED DULL / "w&hdmmnlh‘vnfl” nider Due to: } Unprecedented Real Est tenings. _ |ny. Hariock and Mr. Beckâ€"| â€" P4Uring Last Mouth, N wly Escape Beâ€" CHANGED HKAW :!‘.!._..gwfl ”ing‘g:rod’to Dol::h u'___* " oi Kb of | Five sentences imposed by district courtmartial on soidiers who pleaded guilty to charges of desertion _ were promulgated at London camp on Wedâ€" nesday. ‘The penalties were: Pte. Herbert Gottleib, of Galt, one year‘s imprisonment; Pte. Albert T. Garrett, of Windsor, two years‘ imprisonment; Pte. Joseph Goodeye, of Pancoeur, slx months; Pte. Harvey Nurse, _ of Chatham, 168 hours‘ detention, and Pte. Robert Sharman, of Byron, 30 days‘ detention. In the cases of the two last named the charges were reâ€" duced to "absent without leave." ; Zion, Waterloo townrship, the ‘other : day received word that their son. E+ ‘ ton, who owns a farm near Kitchenâ€" er, had a nr{ close call from being ; gored to death by an infuriated bull | which be owned. Mr. Harlock _ and a brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. Becker, were engaged in removing the animal . to { another pen when it became unmapâ€" ageable, and gelting its freedom turn ed on them both. Mr. Becker was the first to be attacked by the infuriated animal. and before be gained a place of safety had several fingers broken and was otherwise somewhat bruised. Mr. Harlock was then attacked and thrown to the ground. It was‘ good fortune for him that he had _ made & good grab, seizing the bull by . the rimg in the nose, but not unt!l the animal had broken several ribs in bis right side. Mr. Harlock, aithough lying on his back with the animal standing over him, held him _ until ‘help arrived, which had been sthmâ€" ! moned by a phone call to _ nearby inelgbbon. when he _ was _ released from his precarious position. Besid: es several broken ribs, he sustained other injuries to his shoulder and body. Fortunately for him, the aniâ€" j mal had preyiously been dehorned. In Police court on Wednesday Jos. Stever of Linwood charged Herman Wismer of the same village with a‘: saulting him on Saturday, April 19th. After hearing witnesses, Magistrate Weir committed the defendant for trial at the General Sessions in June. It appears from the evidence that there was some altercation between the complainant and the defendant in comnection with the purchase of hogs. Stever is buyer ~for the _ Farmers‘ Club and Wikmer is an independent buyer. As a result of the altercaâ€" tion Stever was hit over the _ head abd was unconscious for about 36 thours. He anms that he was struck by the defendant. H. Bellinger of Shanley street this city ‘narrowly escaped with his _ life in the fire which destroyed the Sydâ€" ney Hotel at Sydney, Nova Scotia on Monday evening. According to a telegram received by Mrs. Bellinger from her husband, the Kitchener traâ€" velling man was unable to save any of his personal effects and considered himself fortunate in being able . to save a few of his samples. This is the second fire which Mr. BeHinger has experienced in the past _ four months. He was in the fire which destroyed the Dufferin House at St. John‘s, New Brunswick. Mr. Belling: er represents . the Lioyd ° Carriage Company and th Quality Mattress Company of Waterloo. ‘ Feared Attack. One of the claims of the defence is that Stever was struck out of _ fear that he was about to strike the father of the defendant. It sppears that the complainant had taken off his coat and was in a fighting attitude when he was struck. After hearing the eviâ€" dence Wednesday Magistrate Weir fixed Wismer‘s bail at $500. The complainant is represented by Gordon Waldron of Toronto, the Crown by Crown Attorney Bowlby and the deâ€" fence by E. W. Clement. H. BELLINGER HAS NARROW ESCAPE IN SYDNEY FIRE TIMELY â€" ASSI8STANCE LINWOOD CASE IN POLICE COURT Mr. and Mrs. William Harlock of DESERTERS SENTENCED. Mr. A. W,. Wright, ViceChairman of _ the Workmen‘a Compensation Board, who was ill for the past three or four weeks, was _ reported _ last night to be in a critical condition with slight hope for his recovery. He â€" is at his home, 105 Macdonell avemue, Parkdale, Toronto. Mr. Wright was, at one time, one of the propriétors and editor of the Guelph Herald lld‘ was one of the best known platform speakers in the Dominion. DIED. * MEYERâ€"At Meaford, Ont., on Wedâ€" nesday afternoon, April 30th 1919, Charlea H. Meyer, aged 59 y&h, 4 months and 1 day. The funeral wil} take place from the residence of his sister, ‘Mrs. Dan. Schnoiker 190 King street, Rast, Kitâ€" chener, on Sunday, May 4th, ap 2 p. Il.j to Rast End Mennonite church for service and burial. ‘ Market. _ That the tender of WNRliam Hoge of $8.93 per ton for 45 tons of Pocaâ€" hontas coal be accepted. That the offer of the Dominion Wood and Lumber Company to purâ€" chase approximately 2,400 cords of hardwood for $3.75 per cord, f. 0. b. cars Algonquin Park, be accepted. Board of Works. That a Tarvia pavement with conâ€" crete base and cement curbing be constructed on Louisa street between Waterloo and Weber streets, under section 9 of the Local Improvergent Act. Sewer. That the tender of the Canadian Consolidated Rubber Company of $1.20 per foot for 200 feet of 2%%â€"inch couâ€" pled hose be accepted. Fire and Light. That the tender of (! A. Podan of $10.85 per ton for 38 tons of Anthraâ€" cite coal be accepted. That four smoke respirators be porchased at an approximate cost of $12 each. That Alderman Bowman and the Assessment Commissioner be appointâ€" ed to represent the Council before the Ontario Railway and Municipal Board regarding the redivision of the wards. The following are the reports of the committee: haste+4._intdibntalicin ioh ctctcbe l d c 00 1200 That the recommendation of the Office Committee of this date be adopted. That the arrangements for Cleanâ€" Up Week be left in the hands of Alâ€" derman Sass and the Fire Chief. Finance. That the resolution of the Hamilton City Council favoring the importaâ€" tian, manufacture and sale of oleoâ€" margarine in Canada, be endorsed. report of the Finance Committee, 2,400 of the 3,000 cords of wood orâ€" dered by the corporation from Algonâ€" quin Park will be di-poo\%_ot if the clause is adopted in CounciT on Monâ€" day night. The price set on‘ the wood is $3.75 per cord, f. 0. b. Algonâ€" quin Park. This means that the city will save the freight costs in connecâ€" tion with bringing the wood to this city. The price of the wood in this city would be $6.75, which would inâ€" clude freight and unloading. It is beâ€" leved that the cify, as a result of the sale of the wood, will cut the Jloss more than in hbalf. The loss to the city will perhaps be less than $5,000 as a result of the transaction. The Dominion Wood and Lumber Comâ€" pany is mentioned in the clause as the purchasers of the wood. *loner Hnohumr’ on m The rorm wl shows ;‘. properties c hands* during -i‘omh. For the n’: month last yeas there were only regi# tered. The extent of »‘:‘l“fl p resented by the figure for Apr year may be gauged the entire total for & ary, March and April of were only 118 transfers, while B this year eclipses that total by sho ing 138 sales. Most of the sales reâ€" ported are for residences. It is pointed out by those who aF8 in touch with the locs! situation that the figures are not indicative of a real estate boom in the town. The writer was informed that _ there are a few men going about "”"n‘: create values and 1:,;1. prices. Jicreased number sales for April this year is the result of "R.‘"" neéed of citizens for houses. rentâ€" ing situation has become so acute in the city that tenants who have been given notice to vacate are literally forced to buy if they wish to stay in the cu{. Were there plenty of houses to rent, it was potnted out, the teuâ€" dency to buy at this time would not be so great. ®R Some ldea of the fiuctuatiqn of the reul estate business may be gained from the figures for each month from January 1 in comparison with the same months last year. For January, 1918, there were 18 transfers and for January this year there were 82. "or February, 1918, the trapsfers numâ€" bered 21 and for February this year they were 47. For March last y:zr the number was 33 and for Martch this year the total was 63. For April last year the total was 46 and for the past month the total was 138. LOMMITTEE REGOMMENDS SALE OF WODD Judging from the final clause of the 18 CRITICALLY JLL MRS. AEORGE RUMPEL. The rémains of Mrs. Georgs Rum pel, for many years a highly respected stroke in Chicago and passed _ away on April 29th. He is survived by his wife, one brother and three sisters, James Pipe, of Oregon, Mrs. Anglin, Seattle; Mra. Campbell, Geulph, and Mra. Tolton, of Walkerton. The deâ€" ceased m:rl known in the _ comâ€" munity wnd death will be greatly regtotted by a wide circle of friends. grave were impressively . conducted by Rev. H. M. Lang Ford. The pailâ€" bearers were Messrs. Carl Kranz. W. T. Barrie, Robt. Smyth, Isaac Eby, A. C. Milne and H. J. Sims. The late Mr. Pipe was 64 years of age, and was a son of the late John _ Pipe, of Quelph, and a nebhew of the late Dr. Pipe the first Mayor of this _ city. He . ne to Kitchener thirty _ years Ago an e«tablished a coal and wood business. He bas been in {llâ€"health since last July, and went to _ Oregon for his health last December. While returning to Ris home he suffered n‘ | soltge., Aig> :?-. Mourning frienda fl nmu‘ ’t‘lu d.clnodmvcn present from C“O?Ol’t. ndeg, Preston, : Hespeter, ow lgmbnrt. Plattevilia, Linwood and other surâ€" iroundlu “1'0‘0“ nd‘. vllll'uu.h Th:a Wi over people who . thron ‘ tiTMh.uy Mennonite Church _ to ’ a final tribute to Mrs. Shantz. u‘!niou were held at the late home The late Jonas Good was born in Woolwich townshbip in the year 1837. When a young. man he bought a farm lin Wilmot Lfigulup near _ Baden, which is still"known as the Jonas Good home, now dccupled by his son, Abraham, Here the hardships . of pioneer life were endured, but being of a cheerful in industrious _ disposiâ€" tton, they bore them bravely. The tall stumping machine with two yoke Oof Oxen were used freely in â€" pulling the large pine.stumps and _ putting them into fences. Afterwards . the farm was ol%"o( the finest, and _ alâ€" ways noted for its beautiful wheat fields. Eightdeh years ago they quit Tarming and moved to St. Jacobs, \where they lived retired. . The remains of the late Alfred A. Pipe were laid away to their last restâ€" ing place in Mount Hope _ cemetery on Saturday in the presence _ of many intimate friends "of the deceasâ€" ed. The services at the house â€" and It is believed the decease® suffered a stroke. Previous to leaving home for Oregon, Mr. Pipe was in poor health, having suffered a atroke early in the winter. Mr. Pipe was born in Guelph about 60 years of age. He came to Kitchener about 25 ye:gu ago, entering the coal business. For many years Mr. Pipe had conducted a coal yard on Founâ€" dry street south and was returning to business when death overtook him. A. A. PIPE. Word was received in Kitchener April $0th by Geo. Potter of the sudâ€" Gen â€"death of his brotherâ€"inâ€"law in Chicago, ‘Mr. A. A. Pipe, for many years a prominent coal dealer of Kitâ€" chener. Mr. Pipe was on his way home from Albany, Oregon, where Mrs. Pipe had been visiting his brother for the past four months. Mr. Pipe was ill in Clicago _ Tuesday _ evenâ€" ing and shortly after Mr. Potter reâ€" eeived a telegram from his sister, Mrs. Pipe,. asking him to send asâ€" sistance. Mr. Potter‘s son Alex. left at once for Chicago. The message containing the information of Mr. Pipe‘s death reached My. Potter early Wednesday and stated‘"that Mr. Pipe had passed away at 5:30 a. m. ‘There passec peacefully away on Tussday, April 19th, Mr. Jonas Good, a wellâ€"khown resident of Woolwich Towashig, at.his bome in St. Jacobs, Cince ‘und was one of the largest funâ€" dfals that Has been witnessed in this a WÂ¥ RUCCC MOCTR MNCVM 9D UHC IRCD NOIS nt.-tn loo?nd at 2.o‘clock and were ucted by Rev. Ed. Cressman. The services at the church were most preasiyeâ€"and were conducted by av. P. Cober assisted by â€" Rev. M. Rev. P. Cober assisted by Rev. M. Rrowbs pastor of the Church. Followâ€" iig the dervices at ldu Church | interâ€" mént wan made at the East End Menâ€" nobite Cemetery. man andâ€"Bon Shantz, brothersâ€"inâ€"law of the deceased. There was a wealth of foral.tributes including a beautiful «‘Gates Ajar" from the aisters â€" and brothers of the decéased. _The deceased was a true adherént of the old Mennonite faith in _ which cl.gin;‘ he remained faithful unto the end. ceased wan 47 years of age, and was the r of late John 8. Hal}â€" 1 néar Dundeé, ns tz in 1896, Hyâ€" tg‘near Heide until they bought ‘The pall bearers were four brothers Allen C. Iryine, Elden and P.C. Hallâ€" the ripe old age of nearly 82 years. fundral was held from his | late résidence, §t, Jacobs, on Friday, May thd, to Martin‘s Church and cemetery for services and interment. A large concourse of sorrowing friends _ and relatives attendedâ€"the funeral. DEATH OF JONA§% GO0D. resident of this city, were laid at rest Thursday afternoon with impressive -arvlcoq“n her late home Forest Hill and at ‘Mount Hope Cemetery where interment was made. The funeral took place at 2.30 o‘clock. A family service preceded at 11 a‘clock in the forencon. The services at 2.30 were an impresâ€". sive and solemn tribute to the meâ€" mory of Mrs. *Rumpel. The casket. was embanked in floral tributes reâ€" ceived from her hosts of friends in thits city and wicinity. The services were conducted by Rev. H. A. Sperl~‘ ing, pastor of St. Peter‘a Church, who made many touching references to the lite work of Mrs. Rumpel in his serâ€" mon. ‘The home was thronged with sorrowing friends and relatives. The pallâ€"bearers were Dr. H. G. Lackner, Mr. Geo. C. H. Lang; Mr. H WILTON RUGS which we alâ€" so stock in all sizes in the newest designs of good quality. pecials at 4â€"6x7â€"6, $18.00, $20.00 to $40.00 6â€"9x9, $25.00, $28.00 to $56.00 9x10â€"6, $45.00, $50.00 to $145.00 9x12, $80.00, $65.00 to pmoo sPECIALS iN TApestrY RUGSâ€" In good oriental and floral designs, good colors, size 3x3%/, $16.50, $17.50, $18.50 to SCRIM AND MARQUESETE CURTAINSâ€"We are offering a special jine of Scrim and Marâ€" quesete Curtaine which cannot be repeated at these prices, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, §1.75 to $3.50 LACE CURTAINSâ€" We still have a few lines of good Notâ€" tingham Pish and Cabie Net, which we have at $1.25, $2.00, $3.00 to ..... l.2.2.0 ..... $4.50 BRUSSELS RUGS, in good designs and colors, which give good satisfaction and easily clean. Specials at: 6.9x9, $15.00, $18.00 to $28.00 9x10â€"6, $24.00, $26.50 to $42.00 9x12, $30.00, $33.50 to $48.00 A visit to our Carpet and Housefurnishing Department just now will help you in your plans to brighten and beautify your home. No matter whether floor coverings, wall decorations or window hangings, we show all that‘s new and serviceable nndg'uu are invited to come and look. The following are somie of the good selling things and they are moderately priced. * BrickerGermannCo.Ltd {aneTreacr CSx Week ‘"Nemo" Corset FOR WATERLOO ‘ And we want every lady to come in and see our display. __ *'5,3'7 These CORSETS have a reputation of wose â€" their own. â€" Waterloo‘s Great Corner Store Every Agent of Nemo Corsets in Canada is making a special DEMONSTR A TION \ during this week ~ MAY 5TH TO 10TH THIS STORE HAS THE AGENCY, m Krug; Mr. W. H. Schmaiz; Mr. Carl Kranz; Mr. L. J. Breithaupt. The sad and untimeiy death of Miss Alice Lorentz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lorentz, corner of Erb and Foundry Sts., took place on Monday after an illness of some time. She was aged 20 years 4 months and 26 days and her many friend will regret to learn of her passing. Private Oscar Scheffer has returnâ€" ed to Walkerton from the great â€" war with the loss of a leg. _A sympathâ€" etic public subscribed the sum _ of $380 as a token of appreciation â€" and sympathy. ‘The money vx- convertâ€" ed into Victory bonds, hich’ were presented to Pte. Scheffer in â€" the Town Hall. CONGOLEUM RUGSâ€" Saniâ€" tary, clean and neat designs, to suit almost any reom, special 6.9x9, for 8550, %6 40 to ®2 N) 7â€"4x9, for $9.00, §9.50 to $10.00 OILCLOTHS AND NEPONâ€" SETâ€" 2 yardse wide, in neat matting design, and choice colâ€" ore, special §5c, 60c, 65c to 75c LINOLEUMSâ€" We have a good stock of 2 yard and 4 yard wide Linoleums in floral and block designs, which we are ofâ€" fering at special prices ... ... VELOURS for Hangings and Porkiers, 50 inch wide, all shadâ€" es, special $2.50, $2.75 and $3.00 FIBRE BRUSSELS. MATSâ€"2 dozen only, while they last TOF .uss. siake siss iss es §1.99 AXMINSTER AND SMYRNA MATS, size 27x54, special $3.75 MARQUISETE AND FILLE CURTAINS â€" These are the most up to date designs with edgings and insertions, . special at $4.00, $4.50, $5.00, $6.00 to is HEÂ¥es suves spses~‘s ©TRO0 ALICE LORENZ 85c, $1.00, $1.25 CASEMENT CLOTHS _ for sun rooms, in brown, green and cream colors, 50 inch wide, spé» clal ..... .... $1.00, $1.25, $1.35 COCOA MATS for outside use, all sizes, mpeciapr ..... .... ... at ... 35¢, 45c, 50c, 60c to $1.25 MARQUISETE, 36 to 40 in. wide, neat adgings and inserâ€" tions, also plain edges, special 39 BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED ; TOTAL $58,405 SCRIMSâ€"36 inch wide, in colored borders and plain cenâ€" tres, at .... 12c, 15¢, 18c to 40c The .sonthly recuros in the City Engineer‘s department . for building permits shows a decided increase in building for ‘t‘he month of April this year as compared with the totals for last year. The total building permits jesued last month were 3J _ with a value of $58,405. This compares ery favorably with a total valuation for April last year of $12,620. _ Permits for 13 residences were taken out durâ€" ing the month, two business bulldâ€" ings, nine alterations and repairs and 15 garages etc. The total building valuation from January 1 to May 1 this year is $182,545 as compared with $31,615 for the same period last year. SHADOW AND FILLE NETS These have the newest designs with neat edgings, which we have at moderate prices ...... +*x +x=+ .« bb5, #5¢ to $1.50 CURTAIN NETSâ€"We have a choice selection of Curtain Nets suitable for any rooms, in ail shades and special ... ..... .. 85c, 90c, $1.25, $1.50 to $$.75 9x9 for ... $10.50 and $11.00 9x10â€"6 for .. $12.00 and $13.50 9x12 for .. .. $13.50 to $15.00