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Increasing the stock of baskets in which to keep one‘s eggs is a slow process sometimes, but there is a good deal of rejoicing over the fact that some parts of the West are learning the practice. Edmonton is justifiably boasting over its growth as a mixed farming centre, and newspapers are calling attention to its merit as a "twelvemonthsâ€"inâ€"theâ€"year purchasing The passing of the late Dr. H. G. Lackner removes a well known figure in this communâ€" ity where as a physician he practiced for nearâ€" ly half a century. Since 1912 ‘he held the posiâ€" tion of sheriff. In earlier years he took a prominent part in politics, serving North Waterloo in the Ontario Legislature. He was a useful citizen who in the course of a busy lifetime labored to promote the interests of the community in which he was a resident for so many years. ‘ In order to promote prosperity in the province of British Columbia by encouraging capital to come in and remain, the government there is planning tax reductions in the income levy and in the property tax. The tax on busiâ€" ness incomes over $20,000 is to be reduced from 10 per cent. to 8 per cent.; on incomes up to $3,000 the tax will be 1 per cent. and on incomes from $3,000 to $4,000 2 per cent. while each section of business and income from investments are to obtain reductions. The proâ€" posed reductions will.no doubt serve to encourâ€" age the influx of people with wealth and help to attain the object sought. Ontario‘s new policy of financing is along the lines of sound business practice and repreâ€" sents a commendable effort to reduce the inâ€" debtedness of the province by effecting subâ€" stantial savings. * As the provincial treasurer states, the scheme is really the beginning of a plan by the province to pay its way. It is, in short, the adoption of the sinking fund plan with regard to provincial borrowings. Under the new plan Hon. W. H. Price, provincial treasurer, says that on this issue the province will effect a saving of $16,500,000 over the term of the loan. Under the old method the whole $21,000,000 would be owing at the end of 30 years, which, plus around $31,000,000 in interest, would approximate a total of $52,000,000. By the new method the province will be able to retire principalâ€" and interest at the end of the 30 years by paying $16,500,000 less money or by a total repayâ€" ment to the bondholders of about $35,000,000. Provision is made under the new plan for payâ€" ing off $700,000 of the principal each year so that in 30 years the province will have paid off the Joan,. The new loan is partly for reâ€" funding purposes and partly for new purposes. Mr. Price stated that there were some fairly heavy maturities next spring and in every inâ€" stance the refinancing of the old loans will effect a handsome saving. ‘ The Province of Ontario has adopted a new principle in financing with the putting into effect of a plan of "paying as you go" in the sale of $21,000,000, 44 per cent., 30â€"year serial bonds to a syndicate of Canadian and United States bond houses. s The Waterloo nominations will be held on Monday, December 28th, and the election on January 4th, a week later. ~ SUBSCRIPTION RATES * One year, in advanoe............ With the approach of the New Year the terms of office of various municipal represenâ€" tatives expire and the duty of electing citiâ€" zens to administer the affairs of the municiâ€" pality of Waterloo for the ensuing year will again soon devolve upon the electors. It is obvious that to the degree that the electors nominate and elect citizens who by reason of their capabilities and experience will best serve the interests of the community, will the affairs of the municipality during the comâ€" ing year be well administered. > Indications point to changes in the perâ€" sonnel of both the council and various comâ€" missions owing to the fact that some of the members of these bodies will not again stand owing to business and other reasons. In‘ United States, por year ...... .. . .$£50 ADVERTI8ING RATES On application. Advertising copy must reach the office not iater than Monday noon to insure (nsertion. Pubiiched every Thureday by David Bean and Sone, Ltd. | ONTARIO‘S NEW FINANCIAL POLICY | ANNUAL NOMINATIONS DEC. 28th EDITORIAL NOTES Redoubled efforts are being made on the part of the Ontario Government to convince the Federal Government of the urgent need of ‘further water power for the industries of Onâ€" tario and of this province‘s right to use the surplus waters of the St. Lawrence River that are not needed for navigation purposes. Both Premier Ferguson and Chairman Magrath of the Hydro Electric Power Commission are takâ€" ing a commendable interest in the power quesâ€" tion with a view to providing against the imâ€" pending shortage of power: | The alternative has been suggested of constructing steamâ€"electric plants at central points to handle the short peaklong periods on the Niagara system of the Hydro, but Chairâ€" man Magrath of the Hydro Electric Commisâ€" sion has intimated that he is against the steam plant proposition at this stage and he would ‘only consider it as a last resource. The power they provide is said to be three times as exâ€" pensive for continuous use as Hydro Electric energy. It is urged, however, that linked. up with a large Hydro electric system for peak load purposes, the cost may be absorbed withâ€" out seriously increasing rates, if at all. Mr. Magrath holds the view that if sufficient water energy can be furnished steam electric plants should not be built, In seeking further sources of power the province naturally turns to water powers of the Niagara, Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers. A study of the facts, however, discloses diffiâ€" cult international and interâ€"provincial quesâ€" tions. Even with the securing of new sources of power it will mean years of construction periods. Increasing attention is being given to the urgent need of further water power for Onâ€" tario‘s industries and Western Ontario is faced with the prospect of having to suffer the effects of a serious electric power shortage which promises to become acute within the next fifteen months. The peak load on Onâ€" tario‘s Hydro‘s Niagara System has reached the record figure of 720,000 horsepower and in order to produce that amount of power Canada is taking the maximum quantity of water, 36,000 cubic feet, that she is allowed to divert for power purposes under the treaty with the United States. On the other hand another solution of the present situation is suggested and that is a coalition between the Conservatives and the Protectionist Liberals under the leadership of Mr. Meighen. This solution is, however, looked upon as a remote possibility. In the meantime Mr. Meighen is making a strong effort to break down the prejudice of the French Canaâ€" dians in Quebec against him, taking part in the Bagot byâ€"election campaign. His enunciaâ€" tion of a new policy providing for an appeal to the people before committing the country in the case of future wars, is also deemed by many to be an appeal for support in that province. * No matter which party is accorded a majâ€" ority in parliament neither Mr. King nor Mr. Meighen will have sufficient support to enable him to deal with public measures with the freedom and assurance that would be the case if the majority was a decisive one. In either case the carrying on of the government of the country would be attended with considerable difficulty. It is very likely that a way out of the present unusual situation will be sought by an appeal to the electorate sometime next year. One political observer states that the genâ€" erdimprenionlntheapimuthtllr.xin: is more likely to be sustained than is Mr. Meighen when Parliament meets next month. It is pointed out that under existing conditions â€"with Mr. King in the saddle and the Progresâ€" sives holding the baiance of powerâ€"it is not very likely, unless the Liberal leader should display unusual devotion to high tariff, that the Farmer representatives will vote him out of office and put into office the head of a party which is pledged to raise existing duties. It is interesting to note that the Alberta Proâ€" gressive members have concluded, as a body, that they cannot assist Mr. Meighen but that it might be possible to reach an agreement with Mr. King. If the latter will grant their demands in connection with rural credits, the transferable vote and one or two other matters they will agree to help to keep his Government in power. It has been decided to postpone the holdâ€" ing of the first session of the new Parliament until January 7th so that all constituencies can be represented, and as the debate on the Address may occupy several weeks it may be well on into February before the King governâ€" ment knows whether it will be continued in office or not. | _ MORE WATER POWER URGENTLY | t NEEDED BY PROVINCE | CE NP P At least four seats would lack representation by Dec. 10â€"Yukon, ‘Huron North, Peace River and Baâ€" lgotâ€"nml Col. Biggar expressed the view that the results from these would probably not be known beâ€" fore Dec. 15, or possibly Dec. 21. In the concluding paragraph of the statement issued, Premier King states that nnder the cireumstances above outlined the Government has decided to ask his Excellency to summon Parliament for the first Thursday in the new year, and that his Excellency has approved of & proclamatio®t _ summoning . Parliaâ€" ‘GOVERNMENT DECIDES TO MEET PARLIAMENT ON JANUARY SEVENTH Contrary to expectation, the Pitâ€" teenth Parliament will open its first session on Thursday, January 7, in stead of on December 10, accordâ€" ing to annuoncement made by the Prime Minister following a meetâ€" ing of the Cabinet at which was considered | a â€" memorandum _ subâ€" mitted by Col. 0. M. Biggar, Chief Electoral Officer. ‘ The "King of the Fairies," is a Southern bull, owned by the Prince of Wales and sent here from the Prince‘s ranch at High River, Al berta. The animal was declared the prize winner among class Shortâ€" horns and then was adjudged grand champion and senior champion bull giving him the world championship. L. P. Yates, of Fishtall, Monâ€" tana, was crowned wheat king when his exhibit of hard red spring wheat of the Marquis variety, was adjudged the best submitted. He dethroned Seager S. Wheeler, of Rosthern, Saskatchewan, who had taken the honor five times. Wheeler finished fifth. ‘ MONTANA WHEAT GROWER TOOK CANADIAN‘S CROWN The "wheat king of America," and the "king of the fairies" dividâ€" ed interest at the International Live Stock Exposition held at Chicago, 111. As the law provides a wife canâ€" not testify against her husband, the court sustained a defense motion that the woman‘s testimony given at the preliminary examination was not competent. It is said that the case is unique in Michigan criminal annais, and that there is no pro vision in the law to cover such a contingency. The case of Frank Belmont, 25 years old, accused of shooting and killing Howard McDonald on May 31, was dismissed at Detroit last week when it was found that he had married the State‘s witness Belmont was married while in jail to Irene Baker, two weeks ago. She was said to have been an eyewitâ€" ness to the shooting. | The War Department at Washâ€" ing last week made »known that a new experimental aeroplane is beâ€" ing constructed at McCook Field, Dayton, O., with which it is hoped to beat all altitude records and to ascend to a height of 50,000 feet. The present record for altitude flyâ€" ing is held by M. Calliso, a Frenchâ€" man, 39,586 feet. The new aeroâ€" plane is being especially constructâ€" ed for the installation of a superâ€" charger which is destined to mainâ€" tain the same pressure on the wings at all altitudes. , AMERICANS PLAN AEROPLANE THAT CAN ASCEND 50,000 FEET MAN WEDS WITNESS BELGIUM MAKES BiG PURCHASE OF RAILWAY TIES$ IN CANADA An order for millions of feet of timber in the form of railway ties for the Belgian Government railâ€" ways, it was learned, is at present being arranged for by Rene Dupont, Belgian Consul at Quebec, who has been in Belgium for the past two weeks Regotiating the _ gigantic deal, and he is expected to return to the Ancient Capital within a week. It is understood that shipâ€" ment of the ties would commence with the reâ€"opening of navigation on the St. Lawrence next spring from the Port of Quebec. | ARMED THUGS RAID PURE MILK OFFICES , AND SECURE $1,600 ‘Thugs answered the . public anâ€" nouncement that Hamilton‘s police force is seriously shorthanded by making the armed attack on the offices of the Pure Milk Company, Limited, second within six months â€"and escaping with $1,600 in silâ€" ver. Their real quest was the payâ€" roll of $7,000, which they did not BRIAND AGAIN HEADS FRENCH having served in that office a nuanâ€" ber of times, heads the Cabinet. AND IS ACQUITTED All passengers were thrilled durâ€" ing the trip when the plan ascended to about 8,000 feet, rising above the strata of clouds that blotted ont the sun from the city. Following is the menu of the lunch served as the plane floated over the city above and below the thick â€" clouds: _ Lobster â€" cocktail strained _ gumbo creole in â€" cnp. celery, olives, poularde cutlet Po jarski, peas bonne femme, gateau meditasse, cigars, cigarets, fruits and mineral water. The chef and headâ€"waiter _ did _ everything â€" but wash dishes in the serving of the lunch while in the afr. ‘ While the plane loafed along in the grey day alternately 2,000 and 6.000 feet above the city, a chef of the Bookâ€"Cadiliac Hotel and a headâ€" waiter served luncheon fhat was complete from soup to fruits. The chef had his pantry installed in the entrance room of the plane, while the headâ€"waiter served the guests as they sat abont a small table ln‘ the passenger cabin. FAMOUS AEROPLANE DESIGNER GIVES LUNâ€" CHEON IN THE CLouDs Anthony H. G. Fokker, Dutch aeroplane designer, was host at luncheon on Dec. Ist to six promiâ€" nent Michigan and Ohio men in his plane high above the city. ’ In refusing his play, already acâ€" cepted as a basis of settlement by the United Mine Workers, the mine ’owners offered no counterâ€"proposi tion, but drew the Governor‘s attenâ€" tion to a proposal made to Presiâ€" dent John L. Lewis of the miners‘ vnion, two weeks ago, and rejected by him. The action of the operators leaves the sifuation | practically where it was before the Governor made his offer, and the strike entered its fourth month on Dec. ist with the anthracite supply daily growing shorter. The anthracite operators â€" last weé/k rejected Governor Pinchot‘s proposals for ending the hard coal strike. The bill, which the Hohenzollerns have already agreed to accept in settlement of their demands, also provides for a cash payment of 30,000.000 marks (about $7,150,000) and the restoration of three palaces and other property of the erst while ruling house. COAL MINER OWNERSâ€" REFUSE ACCEPTANCE OF PINCHOT OFFER W. HOHENZOLLERN|second program. Only when an Should William Hohenzollern| assistant had clamped down tne ever return to Germany as a private| piano and an attendant had deterâ€" citizen he probably will find a beauâ€"| minedly closed and curtained the tiful castle with a fine park speâ€"| doors of the antiroom and shut cially set aside for him at Homâ€"| the maestro in would the audience burgâ€"Vonâ€"Derâ€"Hohe, near _ Frankâ€"| think of retiring. fort. This is one of the interesting tmmsztmy provisions of the bill which the| WINS $125,000 AND Prussian finance has framed for inâ€" LOSES IT THROUGH troduction in the diet for final PREVIOUS ARRANGEMENT settlement of the Hohenzollern famâ€" An Italian merchant living in Muâ€" ily‘s claims. © nich recently won the equivalent of The bill, which the Hohenzollerns| $125,000 as first prize in a lottery, have already agreed to accept in|but soon after receiving news of settlement of their demands, also|his winnings, he committed suicide provides for a cash payment of|in despair. When he bought his 30,000.000 marks (about $7,150,000)| lottery ticket, as a joke he signed and the restoration of three palaces|a statement saying that in case he and other property of the erst |should win he would give half his while ruling house. prize to the sbciety of Munich chimâ€" â€"â€"â€"â€" pey sweepers and the rest of it to COAL MINER OWNERsSâ€" the breweries. . Mr. Bruneau declared that the parties were married in England in order to avoid being married unâ€" der the provisions of Quebec law relating to marriage. This was sufficient to render the marriage void, he said; but, in addition, it had not been celebrated in accordâ€" ance with the requirements of English law, which made the union doubly void. Because Antoinette Dupont and Joseph John Gooch were married in England in 1914, in order to avoid being married in the Provâ€" ince of Quebec, the home of the bride, Mr. Justice Bruneau, in the Superior Court, anulled the union as void from the beginning under the local law. GIVE PALACES To ‘The policemen had a good time, but the elephant had a better one smashing shop windows and shop fronts, tearing down fences and doors of private houses and crashâ€" ing through gardens until he was cornered finally in a big shed. One of the keepers was injured during the chase. SIXTEEN POLICEMEN TOOK PART IN ELEPHANT CHASE London had an elephant hunt and 16 policemen had to leave their proâ€" saic duty of patrolling the streets in one of the city‘s northern sub urbs to join in the chase. The eleâ€" phant escaped while being taken to Whiteâ€"chapel to be placed on board a ship for Buenos Aires. MARRIAGE 1§ ANNULLED BECAUSE PERFORMED IN BRITAIN cholia. He had to break through ice to drown himself in less than a foot of water. His wife and a family of grownâ€"up children are FARMER HAB TO BREAK>~ . ICE TO DROWN iN FOOT OF WATER m CHURCH COSTING $75,000 Is DESTROYED ON EVE OF OPENING A fire which broke out early Dec. ‘Ist in the new parish church at St. Ferdinand d‘Halifax, Megantic County, Que., completely destroyed the building. The edifice was to be officially inaugurated at midnight Mass for the Christmas festivities, and had cost more than $75,000. Carelessness on the part of some of the workingmen engaged â€" in finishing the building is thought to have been responsible for the seriâ€" ous foss incurred by the parish. 3 WHAT IS COLD FOR THE HORSES WILL BE COLD FOR THE DRIVERS Brought into court on a charge of leavingâ€"their horses standing in the street without blankets, despite a chill wind and driving rain, Wilâ€" liam Levine and Giacomo Pules of New York were last week senâ€" tenced to stand coatless for fifteen minutes in the same weather eleâ€" ments. After the punishment had been carried out the offenders proâ€" mised the Justice to be more conâ€" siderate of their charges in the fuâ€" ture. i His hearers, applauded, encored and persuaded their favorite into playing what really amounted to a second program. Only when an assistant had clamped down tne piano and an attendant had deterâ€" minedly closed and curtained the doors of the antiâ€"room and shut the maestro in would the audience think of retiring. ~ IN REVOLVING DoOR When her heel caught in the reâ€" volving door of an office building at Ottawa two weeks ago, Mrs. Alicia M. Cavers was thrown heayâ€" ily to the floor, and received inâ€" juries which caused her death. She was born in St. Catharines, Ont., 53 years ago. GREAT TRIBUTE PAID VETERAN DE PACHMANN The inimitable De Pachmann, the great pianist, held 2,000 or more admirers enraptured for a couple of hours at Queen‘s Hall, London, Dec. Ist. THRESHING WOUND UP IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA Despite the fact that for almost eight weeks hardly a threshing rig turned a wheel in Southern Alberta, the weather has been so fine durâ€" ing November that threshing is now practically completed, and will be wound up this week. 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A cold blast from the northwest ushered in the winter weather, and sent the thermometer down to zero, the lowest point for November since 1891. Reports from suburban points reported an aver age temperature of 10 below zero. on TOWN CoOUNCIL As a _ result of the failure of enough nominees to qualify as canâ€" didates for the Municipal Council in the Centre and West Wards of Pembroke, another nomination will have to be held to fill two vacanâ€" cies in each ward. . . SEATS GO BEGGING w en e io e se e o mm ie GUARD CAREFULLY Scott‘s Emulsion OPEN NOSTRILS! END A COLD OR CATARRH How To Get Relief When a fx~ t\ 4 jealous care. Often when vitality is depleted A mother‘s strength should be guarded with reviving, is just the help that is needed. Scott‘s Emulsion has been helping strengthâ€"exâ€" hausted mothers for more than fifty years. Scott & Bowne, Toronto, Ont. mB42 Stuffed Up. Lo W