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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1915-05-06, Page 4Page,I. as, as tia CBTAELISE011Ti rink To January 1st, 1916 lorromanionsaw FIFTY CENTS 1kwN THE TIMES will be sent for the remaining months of 1915 to any new sub- scriber in Canada or Great Britain fur Fifty Cents. To United States address for Eighty-five Cents. WNW Western University, London FORWARD MOVEMENT Greatly enlarged faculties in Art and Medicine. Vastly im- proved equipment, -library, lab- oratories, etc. Seven new scholarships. Record enrol- ment. Inquiries solicited. E.E. BRAITHWAITE, M.A.,Ph D. President THE WINGHAM TIMES. May 6th• 1915 FuE W INGHAM MMES. Q.B.ELL1OTT, Postman ASO PaorsaIoa FOR Winnipeg AND Vancouver Leave Toronto 10.20 p.m., daily. Attractive tours to Pacific Coast Points Particulars from C. P. R. Agents, or write M. G. Murphy, D. P. A., Toronto. W. A. SANPERSOD, Town Agent, 'phone 7 J, H. BREMER. Station Agent, 'phone 47 GAND TRUNK SYs MY Double Track all the Way TORONTO --CHICAGO TORONTO MONTREAL Unexcelled Train Service. Highest Class of Equipment. TO ADVERTISERS Notice of changes must be left at this office not later than saturday noon. The copy for changes must be left not later than Monday evening. Casual advertisements accepted up to noon Wednesday of each week Homeseekers' Excursions Round trip tickets to points in West- ern Canada. via Chicago, on sale each Tuesday until October 26th, inclusive. at low fares. Return limit two months. For full particulars consult G.T.R. Ticket Agents or write C. E. Horning, Dist. Pass. Agent, Toronto. H. B. ELLIOTT,'lown PaPsenger and Ticket Agent, t'hone 4. W, F. BUR3il1AN, Station Agent, Phone t,O. THURSDAY, May 6 , 1915 EDITORIAL NOTES power to investigate the conduct of an • election in any constituency where circumstances of a suspicious nature were brought to his attention." Now that Sir Robert is in power, no such official has been appointed and the machinery for securing purity of elections is again left without any driving power. — Brantford Expositor. The new debt of Canada when the Laurier Government went out of office was, in round figures, $340,000,000 It has been increased in the fifteen years of Liberal rule to the extent of $82,- 000,000. if Sir Robert Borden fills out the parliamentary term before going to the country, the net debt of Canada when the election is held in the fall of 1916 will be over five hundred millions. In other words, fifteen years of Liberal rule meant a debt increase of $82,000,- 000, five years of Conservative rule an increase of $150,000,000. — Toronto Globe. At the annual meeting of the Toronto Canadian Club, President Falconer, of the University of Toronto, speaking of Canada's fallen heroes, said: "It means more to be called a Canadian to- day than it did a week ago. If they would come back to us, from whom would they be willing to accept con- gratulations? On:y from those of us who would be ready to do what they have done. What they have died to save is worth living to maintain, and we hope that those who have been be- reaved will be able to endure with the same heroism as those who have gone." The Conservatives of the riding of South Bruce held their convention in the village of Formosa, Thursday af- ternoon, and selected as their candid- ate to oppose R. E. Truax, the Liberal M. P., in the approaching Federal elec- tion, Mr. John Purvis an auctioneer of Holyrood. Others nominated were: W. M. Becking, Curtiss; Dr. Fowler, Teeswater; John Rowland, Walkerton; F. W. Lippert, Mayor of Walkerton; Dr. Biehn, Chesley, and John Joynt; Lucknow. Of these, all but Mr; Purvis and Dr. Biehn withdrew. and on a ballot being taken the former was chosen by a considerable majority. A subscriber to the' Journal of Com- merce om-merce informed this paper that on Sat- urday eight representative firms in Montreal delivered mail to his place of business instead of sending it through. the post office, thereby escaping the war tax. He also vouches the informa- tion that every one of the double quartette who thus avoid the payment of the war tax were leaders in the Con- servative party, and that one of them was a candidate in Conservative inter- ests in the last general election when the loyalty cry was used to the fullest pos- sible extent. Surely the loyal leaders of the party which have always sheltered themselves behind "the glorious flag of old England", are not going to shirk and refuse to pay their portion of the war tax. If this had been done by the dis- loyal Liberals, it would not have been at all surprising, but no one ever sus- pected that the real defenders of the "old flag" would go back on their country in her day of need.—[Montreal Journal of Commerce. Standing Field Crop Competition The Turnberry Agricultural Society offers $75.00 divided as follows: $20, $15, $12, $10, $8, $6 and $4 for the best Field of White Oats. The Ontario Department of Agricul- ture, will furnish the judges. Nature of Competition ••-Fields enter- ed for competition must consist of not less than five acres and not more than twenty. Competitors—Competition will be lim- ited to members of the Turnberry Agricultural Society. Competitors can only enter in one Society and but one entry can be made by each competitor. Any individual can make entry for this competition by becoming a member of the society. All competitors must be within 15 mlies of Wingham, All applications must be in by the twentieth day of April. Entry forms and further particulars may be had by applying to J. G. STEWART, Secretary, Wingham. Office in Town Hall. tf FARM FOR SALE Lot S. le, 15, 16, Con. 1, Morris, 100 acres; well watered; good buildings; large bearing orchard; 15 acres bush suitable for stock or grain farming. Me miles from Wingbam, owner retir- ing. Apply to COUNTRY WOULD RESENT AN ELECTION (Toronto Star.) As Prime Minister of Canada Sir Robert Borden has a year and five months ahead of him during which he, with the aid of his colleagues, may direct the affairs of Canada. He does not require to hold a general election until a year from next autumn. If he lives' to be a hundred there will probably never come again to him such .a year as now stretches ahead of him in which to exercise whatever abilities he possesses or can call to his (lid for the good of his country and the Empire. These days will loom large in history for generations to come, for the world is being pulled apart and will be re- made. It is said that the Prime Minister still listens to those who have him play party politics—what they tell him would be smart party politics, although that remains to be seen—while the world is being battered and broken, and the sons of this country are rushing into war and falling by thousands It is but necessary for the Prime Minister to consider fully the fact that the government of the country is now in his hands, his control of it holds good for another year and a half, the necess- ity for unity and steady control was never so great in the country's history, and if he now throws that control into the ring of party politics to be contend- ed for as a prize the act will be his own, and the consequences, whatever they may be, will be set against him. When we speak of consequences we would ask him to bear in mind that no man living can toretell what may happen in a week or a month, and, if an election were brought on nobody knows what disastrous war situation might possibly, develop while this country was all up- set by an election conflict and unready to face the duties that may come upon it. There may be other battles like that of last week. If the Prime Minister believes those of his organs which try to tell him that it is Liberals that oppose the idea of holding a general election now, he is mistaken and ought to be able to get better advice. It is the decent people of the country, regardless of politics. who protest against an election, or who do not even protest, but assume an election to be so entirely out of the question that they need but wait for that sensible decision to be announced. BANISH PIMPLES AND ERUPTIONS The Stratford Beacon makes the following reference to the appointment' of, Mr. Dingman of The Herald to the position of Provincial License Commis- sioner at a salary of $6,000 a year and with which most newspaper men will heartily censur: Personally, Mr. Ding- man is an excellent selection, and The Beacon joins his friends in extending congratulations. He is a capable busi- ness man and possesses the industry and energy which should make him a useful officer—if he can restrain an inherent desire to make the new "machine" sub- servient to political ends, which we trust he will do. That a prominent member of the provincial press and a past president of the Canadian Press Association should be honored by selec- tions for such an important office— carrying with it emoluments beyond the dreams of most editors—will be com- mended by newspapermen generally. I It is an acknowledgment ' of party ser- ; vice by the Government not usually ac- corded, and establishes a precedent that might well be followed by both parties. The sacrifices made by news- paper publishers are far greater than those of the average politician or states• man. Mr. Dingman has certainly reap- ed a rich reward When Sir R. L. Borden was in op position he on several occasions pledged his party to the appointment of a public prosecutor, with the status of a judge: "Any such officer should be invested not only with the right but with the duty of intervening where the proceed- ings upon any election petition where unduly delayed. He would possess the W. CLi:prieGG.tor, NOT ENOUGH CHILDREN Pra PROPERTY FOR SALE, The undersigned offers for sale his house and one-fifth acre lot in the vil- lage of Belgrave for sale. House is two-story brick, containing ten rooms and good cellar, Good frame stable on property. Everything in goad re- psir. Get full' li:rtiet ars on the prem- ises or telut" c.; JAMES CUNNINGHAM, 3$tf Belgrave, Ont, ever receive the proper balance of food to sufficiently nourish both body and brain during the growing period when nature's demands are greater than in mature life. This is shown in so many pale faces, lean bodies, frequent colds, and lack of ambition. For all such children we say with 'unmistakable earnestness: They need Scott's Emulsion, and need it now. It possesses in concentrated form the very food elements to enrich their blood. It changes weakness to strength; it makes them sturdy and strong and active. Scott A 7sowne,'Toronto, Oat. In the Sprint Most People Need a Conic Medicine. One of the surest signs that the blood is out of order is the pimples, unsightly eruptions and eczema that come fre- quently with the change from winter to spring. These prove that the long indoor life of winter has 'had its effect upon the blood, and that a tonic me cine is needed to put it right. I there are few people who do n a tonic at this season. Bad b no; merely show itself in eruptions. To this same due attacks of heuma bago; the shar sciatica and ne and a desire to cannot cure th of purgative edicines • you need a tonic, and a tonic only, and among all medicines there is none can equal Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for their tonic, life-giving, nerve -restoring powers. Every dose of this medicine makes new, rich blood which . drives out im- purities, stimulates every organ and brings a feeling of new health and energy to weak, tired, ailing men, women and children. If you are out of sorts give this medicine a trial and see how quickly it will restorethe appetite, revive drooping spirits, and fill your veins with new, health -giving hlood. You can get these Pills from any medicine dealer or by mail at 50 cents 'a box or six boxes for $2.50 from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. BELATED CONDEMNATION sta ral a need d does sfiguring ondition is m and lum- ng pains of poor appetite exertion. You roubles by the use - THE TOWN AUDiT London, May 3rd, 1915. To the editor of the Wingham Times. REVENUE 'WAR STAMPS. Enquiries having been received in re- gard to postagestamps being used for the prepayment of war duties on bank cheques, bills of exchange, promissory notes, express money orders, proprie- tary or patent medicines, perfumery. wines or champagne, as well as upon letters and pbstcards, postal notes and post office money orders, notice is here- by given that this use of postage stamps ':-in strict accordance with the provi- sions of the special War Revenue Act, 1916, which provides that postage stamps may be used in lieu of Inland Revenue War Stamps in fulfilment and discharge of any requirement under the Act. that adhesive stamps be affixed. The public is at liberty at all times to use postage stamps for any purpose for which In- land Revenue War Stamps are not to be used on letters, postcards, postal notes or Post Office money orders, the only stamps allowed on these being ordinary postage stamps or postage stamps upon which the words "War Tax" have been printed. Dear Sir—Some one, who no doubt believed that I was interested, sent me a copy of the Auditor's Report of the. receipts and expenditures of the Town of Wingham for the year 1914. I read this report with very great 'care and interest. It did not cause me much surprise for I anticipated a good deal of the regretable part of it. His worship, the Mayor, and those who acted in concert with him, persued a wise and judicious policy in instituting such a thorough Audit. , It reveals methods and conditions which should be known, so as to enable the Mayor to correct as far as possible what Is wrong and to establish a policy for the future of greater efficiency, care and supetvision. Past errors cannot be wiped out. The results of past inefficiencies cannot be very well adjusted, but they can teach all concerned to avoid a. repetition of similar errors, and to cultivate a higher efficiency in the future adminis- tration of municipal matters: The Auditors have made many valuable suggestions as to the proper conduct of Municipal; Councils and to the necessary efficiency of the Muni- cipal staff, and recommended their adoption. I am sure that those respon- sible to the rate payers for the just and proper administration of the Town's affairs, will adopt and carry into prac- tice the recommendations of the Auditors. Personally, 1 know, that it is easier to find fault than to do better, but as the Auditor's report points out what, in my humble judgement, is a better way) I feel confident that His Worship, the Mayor, and those who are *elected to assist him will be able iii due time, to redeem the Town of Wingham from the unenviable reputation of being the highest taxed town in Ontario. I would advise eyery ratepayer in Wingham to carefully read the Auditor's report, so that they may be in possession of all the facts at set forth by the dis- interested men or Municipal knowledge. His Worship, the Mayor, who was instrumental in instituting the audit acted wisely in taking the Town's lati- tude and longitude, so to speak, to ascertain where Wingham was at finan- cially. before he entered on a new year of expenditure. The cost of the audit has been con- siderable hut the return from that expenditure will be much greater than from any other single investment of a similar amount, Wingham has ever made, provided the audit's lessons are not unheeded, and its suggestions and recommendations are not disregarded. Yours truly DR. P. MACDONALD. (Brockville Recorder) In the closing hours of the sessions of the House of Commons, on Thurs- day, Sir Robert Borden made a stage play for use in the elections which ap- pear to he coming. He condemned two Conservative members who were implicated in the war graft scandals. The anathemna of the Premier is somewhat belated. He has a purpose in it. The condemnation is campaign material, but that is about all there is to it. He now applies the whitewash after the scandals have shocked the people and traduced the good name of Canada. The boot scandal jeopardiz- ed the lives of Canadian soldiers. There is no doubt but that the Goeern- ment was aware of the graft long ago, but it took no measures to prevent it. Public opinion is a great anti- dote for such rascality and the Pre- mier realising that such is the case, makes his statement. The horse scan- dal and the drug scandal are equally as bad. Condemn as he may, the Prime Minister cannot gloss over the fact that the Government of which he is the head allowed the dishonest and unpatriotic conditions to prevail. Graft there was and it cannot be denied. The Government is the trustee of the people. It is custodian of the public funds and will be held responsible. Never in the history of Canada did such wholesale thievery appertain, and at a time when the Empire is in such a great crisis. No amount of condemnation can palliate the wrongs committed, and when the time is set and outraged people will express the conctemnation by ousting a Government from power that is more concerned about personal and party advantage than the welfare of the country and the lives of its brave soldiers, Turn the grafters out. THE REVENUE QUESTION To the Editor:— When prohibition is enforced the revenue question settles itself quite easily with a good balance on the credit side, That has been the experience of Maine, Kansas, N. Dakota, Russia, Norway and in our own country Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and the many municipalities that have prohibi- tion by local option. The Finance Minister of Russia ex- plains it in a very pithy manner. He says "When we sold Vodka the people were poor. The money for the drink went into the treasury but the human machine that made that money became weaker and weaker. So the nation was really cutting off the revenue at its source." When mobilization began the doctors found all sorts of complaints superin- duced by 9rink. Now at the end of this very short period' the pew, armies are of a healthier sort of men. And what is the result financially? There is money in the savings banks. If the country is a little poorer, the people are already a good deal richer. If the people are poor we tax them without results, If they, are rich we levy on them by indirect taxation as we are doing now." "In the coal regions we have seat thirty per cent of the men to the war and yet the output of work is greater by thirty per cent because,everybody is sober. I have received delegations of former drinkers and their wives and families thanking the Government for the new conditions and asking that they continue. Delegations have come from employers all over Russia asking that we never again sell Vodka." "A large number of [men cannot break off drink without some help and it is cruel to tempt them with the open bar and store insteadlof helping them in their struggle." H. Arnott, M. B., M.C.P.S. "LICK THEM." Archie McCoig, M. P., was doing some calculating at the East Lambton Convention at Alvinston, Friday, figur- ing but how many stamps would need to be licked to pay for individual graft cases. "There were eighty horses," he said, "that went to the glue factory to make glue to put on the stamps that White is making you buy to pay for the horses." Every man, woman and child would have to lick four stamps to make up for the grafting in the one transaction. Altogether the graft meant linking eight million odd stamps. "What are you going to do with a Government like that?" he asked. "Lick them," came the ready answer from one of the delegates. The embargo against horses and cattle crossing the border from the United States into Canada is lifted. MISS SPARRING Licentiate of Toronto Conservatory of Music and Authorized teacher of Flet- cher Music Method, Simplex and Kin- dergarten. Pupils prepared for Conservatory examinations in Piano and Theory. Theory taught by correspondence. Classes Opened Sep, (0 'Phone 165 FOR SALE BY TENDER. Sealed tenders will be received up to and including May 12th, 1915, for the purchasing of the valuable property situated on the corner of John and Centre streets. Town of Wingham, known as the Mills Memorial Hall. The building is fitted with electric light fixtures and a hot air furnace. Build- ing may be inspected at any time by applying to W. J. Boyce or T. L. Jobb, warden. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Fort SALE—Also one Billard Table 'and two Bowling Alleys complete. Ad- dress all tenders to N. T. SINCLAIR, 50-4 VESTRY CLERK. Shorthorns for Sale Herd -headed by "Favorite Character," Imported. 4 BULLS 4 From 10 to 12 months old. These young bulls are an exceptionally fine lot. Some of tnem are ready for ser- vice and are thick, smooth, fleshy fel- lows. Correspond or give us a call if you want something stood. r, G, FYFE, R. R. No. 4, Wingham. Broadview Farm. 1e miles south of Wingham. tf Town Property for Sale. The dwelling and property belonging to the estate of the late Mrs. Hugh Hamilton, being Lot one on ' the North side of Victoria street, Leet & Davies' Survey' and Lot 79 on the East side of Francis street, Leet & McKay's Sur- vey, W inghan.. For particulars apply to James Hamilton, or to the under- signed. tf R, VANSTONE, Wingham. I wringham's NEW PIANO STORE David Bell . is moving into his New Store this week. For some time past we have felt the need of better accommodation in order to meet the demands of our growing business, and it is with pleasure we extend acor- dial invitation to our many friends and patrons to visit our new; showrooms, which Hill be found to compare favorably with any city music store. In addition to carrying in stock a com- plete line of Musical Instruments, Grama- ophones and Sheet Music, etc, we have been successful in securing as our Leader the celebrated Nordheimer Piano, Nord- heimer "Hinman Touch" Player Piano and the world renowned Steinway Piano, instruments which need no introduction to the musical people of Canada, the prices of which will be the same as quoted in the. Nordheimer Co's. warerooms, Toronto. In order to celebrate this event we have decided, that, for a short time, special discounts will be allowed on all Pianos. We again..cnrdially envite you to visit our New Store on Josephine .Street. D. BELL Wingham • Capital Authorized $5,000,000 Capital Paid up - - $3,000,000 Surplus $3,700,000 PUTTING AWA'Y SMALL SUMS In our Savings Department you can put away small sums and while waiting your call they will draw interest. WINGHAM BRANCH C. P. SMITH, Manager. Bank of Hamilton ESTABLISHED 1 872 • "MADE IN CANADA" Ford Touring Car Price $590 Prices of other Ford Cars are. Two - passenger Runabout $540, Two - passenger Couplet $85o, Five -pas- senger Sedan $1150. All cars fully equipped, including electric head- lights. Prices F. O. B. Ford, Ont. Buyers of all Ford cars will share in our profits ifwe sell 30,000 cars be- tween August r, 1914 and August 1, 1915. All Ford cars are on exhi- bition at A. M. CRAWFORD DEALER WINGHAM, ONT. Iill i'AIV'i R5>I ( '�R`'•