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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1885-11-06, Page 4i► e ti iitgl ani x e$ FRIDAY, NOV. Gin, 1885. MOB VIOLENOE, The residents of our usually peace- ful town were thunderstruck on Wed- icsday morning on learning that the property of two of our citizens had been subjected to mob violence, It is hardly credible that we have in our midst a class of individuals who would use such despioable means to vent their spite upon peaceable people, who happen to hold opinions diverse to theirs, but the fact remains. That it was the work of some of the anti - Scott Act party, there is no shadow of doubt. Messrs, Gracey and Park, whose premises were attacked, are prominent supporters of the Act, and a groundless suspicion that they were instrumental in bringing about the recent liquor prosecutions, doubtless incitedthe rowdy element to revenge. Tice TIMES would be sorry indeed to lay the charge at the door of the more respectable portion of the anti -Scott Act party, for we believe they are quite as indignant over the unfortun- ate affair as is the Scott Act party. But they may have means at their command which might be of service in ferreting out the guilty parties, and it is to be hoped they will manifest their disapprobation of such conduct by doing all in their power to bring theta to justice. Words fail to ade- quately express our contempt and ab- horrence of those who would be guilty of such a reprehensible and dastardly procedure. It cannot be too severely condemned, and no punishment can be too severe for those who have been guilty of it. Aside from the principle involved, it creates a bad impression of the town upon the mind of the outside world, and no restitution can be made which will place 'Wingham in the proud position it has held for many years, of being a harmonious and peaceable people, after the occur- rence of Tuesday night. If the pre- perty of law-abiding and peaceable citizens is to be ruthlessly destroyed ; if they are to be subjected to loss, and their lives probablyjeopardized, on ac- count of -their stable and honest opin- ions, then have things come to an un- fortunate and unpleasant pass. Such reprehensible conduct must be stamp- ed out, and at once. We are pleased t i note th'It the council has taken a proper step in this matter by offering a Iarge reward for the apprehension of the guilty parties. .No stone should be left unturned to capture and make a fitting example of them. Out- lawry of this description must be vis- ited with such punishment as will strike terror to the hearts of biose who would be guilty of such acts, so as to provide against a recurrence of the disgraceful scene of Tuesday night. \O COMMENT IS NECESSARY. In the presentment of the grand jury at the York assizes, held in To - louts last week, they expressed thein- s< lvas as "much impressed with the fact that nearly all the cases brought l efore it during thissession, including two cases of manslaughter, one of un• lawful wounding, enc of felonious wounding, two robberies and two other minor cases, are the direct result of drink and drunkenness, thus show- ing that but for the unnecessary num- ber of saloons or groggeries scattered over the city there would have been aenrparattvely Little to occupy thetime of the grand jury." The grand,jery at New 'York had a similar clause in their presentment, 'They were strongly impressed with the fact that a large proportion of the 323 criminal charg- e?8 that wore passed upon, were direct- _ ly traceable to the indulgence in in- toxieating drink due to the tempta- tions offered by nearly 1O,000licensed ,•moons throughout the city." Cum- sent is quite unneoesSary. d. PROSPECTIVE OA,NPIDATE, A well-founded rumor is current to the etl'ect that Thos. Farrow, M. P. for East Huron, will, rot again contest the Riding, and there is an undercur- rent of speculation in the Conservative fold as to who his would-be successor will be. There is said to be at least erne Iran in Wingham who is aznbitious in this respect, and who would like in the not very distant future to write "Win, Clegg, M, P,," on the register of some Ottawa hotel. It has become an open secret among Mr. Clegg's friends that lie is anxious for the nomination, and it is plainly evident to an outside observer that he is playing his Dards for something big. Metaphorically speaking, our reeve has for spore time been comparing the size of his feet with the footprints left by Mr. Farrow in the sands, and the result of such comparison seems to be gratifying to him, and, in fact, he bas arrived at the coi.clusion that lie can fill Mr. Farrow's shoes to his own satisfaction at least, THE TIMES would in all kindness advise Mr. Clegg not to set his heart too firmly on the coveted prize, for, like Moses, be may only be permitted to view the promised land from a distance. WHERE POVERTY IS A CRIME. In a we'l-considered article under the above head the London Free Press endorses the views expressed by THE Trans in its last issue, in which we clearly pointed out that it is a crime to be poor in the county of Huron, in- asmuch as our paupers are coufined In the county jail at Goderieh and treat- ed as ordinary criminals. We repro- duce the article from the Free Press in the hope that it may assist us in inducing our county council to give the subject of establishing a poor house the consideration it merits : "In every community a greater or less percentage of the people will be found to be in poveety. No matter what the general state of trade and in- dustry, or how abundant the means of living, may be, "the poor ye have always." Some are inherently feeble in mind, or in body, while others are disabled by accident or subject to con- tinuous "i11 luck." However it be, the regular percentage will be there, and the question is how best to dispose of them ? In Nova Scotia, a few days ago, a number of paupers were put up to public competition in the matter of their maintenance. People desirous to keep such boarders were asked to bid upon them, the lowest figure being accepted. This caused some excited talk in the local papers, the system being stigmatized as though the poor people were being sold into actual s'avery. And certainly the spectacle was not a lovely one. To see human beings disposed of under the hammer, on any pretence, is revolting enough. Yet the scene referred to vi as really not more so than that which has taken place in almost every municipality in Canada up to recent date. In the county of Middlesex", a few wears ago, those dependent on the • publi'- were farmed out precisely in this fashion to those who would feed and house them for the least sum of money. No doubt most of these poor people fared "in- different well;" they could not expect much comfort at a dollar or so per week, and cases have come to light where the poor boarders received but kicks and cuffs when they were sup- posed to be getting a fair share of bread and butter. Some illusage, in- deed, was to be looked for in the ale Bence of proper and responsible over- sight. All this has been remedied, however, and the whole scheme of pauper support put on a systematic business basis, by providing a house of industry, where such dependents. as desire to, can be sent. Many sushi institutians exist in Ontario, and are found not only tc result in a more eeo- nomieal disposition of the relief funds, but the poor get more food, better clothing and house room for less money than before, while the means of inspec.ian secures them pretty gen- erally enerally from harsh treatment or neglect. Chief dttstiee Cameron, in his adds: ss to the grand jury at the Brant assize?, ekpressed the belief that each county' should have a house of industry. 111 former times he said the law made it compulsory, but the dislike of mem. berg of parliament to otl'end m certain counties led to its being discretionary, ! and b.o. Said it was to be regretted. In some counties still the oust= prevails of sending their poor to the common jail. At Goderioh lately the grand jury reported having found among the eight inmates two Inez, feeble and old, aged respectively 71 and 86 years, "their only prime being poverty." The question is properly asked if some better maintenance cannot be provid- ed for such persons than to send them to herd with criminals. Is this sys., tem any improvement on the so-called "sale into slavery," witnessed in Nova Scotia. '1 It is certainly a reproach to the large and wealthy county of Hur- on that it cannot do better for those who have grown old and deerepid within its boarders than to send them to the common prison, for no other crime than their daily necessities." QUALIFICATION OF VOTERS. As the time has come for the pre- paration of the voters' lists upon which the next general elections will ha held, every person should be made acquainted with the required qualifi- eationa, aud, if entitled to a vote, see that their name is placed upon the list. it is important for various reas- ons that none should be omitted. The following classes of persons are elig- ible to vote for members of the House of Commons: Owners of real property worth $300 in cities, $200 in towns, or $150 in counties. Tenants of property at a rental of $20 a year and upwards. Occupants of property worth $300 in cities, $200 in towns, or $150 in counties. Persons earning incomes of $300 a year, in money or money's worth. Son, grandson, stepson or son-in- law of owner of real property of suf- ficient value to qualify two voters Fishermen who own boats, nets, eta, together worth $150. The following classes of persons are eligible to vote for members of the Provincial Legislature: Every housholder. Residents, owners, tenants and oc- cupants assessed for $200 in cities and towns, or for $100 in villages and townships. Sons, grandsons, stepsons and sons- i:t-law of landholders (owners or ten- ants) assessed in cities and towns for $400, or in villages and townships for $200. Persons earning incomes of $250, part of which may paid as rent or board. Indians who cid not reside with the tribe, and have the same qualifications as whites. One man can have only one vote in the Province. 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