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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1931-12-10, Page 3THURS., DEC. 10, 1931 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD :N uch Legislation Passed at the Final Meeting of Huron County tVCounci l. 1931 Council Had -Endeavored, ' o Economize, But Circumstances Against; D Aet Unpopular g f epartmen't "Strike it out. The act is un - of Justice Heavy Expense. ;The suggestion bo lower the age qualification was held up to ridi- cule by the councilors. "I suppose the next n to reduce the age :-qual 40 years. This. should of peoples' limp a little nouneed," said Reeve W " this decree will work a serious hard- I Eekere asked why the debenture. icap on :our small hospitals and will debtedness was not included in force them to increase their fees or ( treasurer's statement. It was p PP e rove will be close their doors which under fires- eel out that, it was not customary ifieation to sent conditions willbe a serious hard- do sag that this snake a lot theant. PAGE $ in- rich, Out., Star. Well, we hadn't improve your English, the noticed it, but we suppose theyfi i step, throw a th, oint- some people prett n j . an eye-glasses,ngJstop mouth urestic y hard fare. ing and tailing p to + g hair, become an ex. ert� auto mechanic and railway :telegsap. her, mount bird's and butterflies; cure lumbago, remove foot' callouses and over -lapping toes, learn at1 no e g of Westminster," i enoyls tieingand 'Swedish s due ',lenient that we hope b i shape this your nose• and shadow will A hose in thq The price er little artiei'.e will' more pro- rnght. t spy a issued in 1916 tl b 11 M the Vernon B.C. a rah masrano a��l rc , News. Let us sup model theh do nothing shady, 1 t ship on, the .patients, on the munici- s year payor panties and' also Di ell a (Was $X2,350 in ere highway d County, time and the interest an the. 15- " Wo believe these smaller hn 1 patriotic dabentUI' ahs are filling a long felt want in' the principal eb which wo many municipalities and. we are of 1931, ' the opinion that the training the I A motion by Messrs. Eckert students receive in the well elanducted Goetz was carried as follows; Ph smaller hospitals is such that the all unpaid debenture principal graduates are well qualified to take placed on the treasurers report their places among the graduate liability. p a nurses s of an i hospital vince, y sp tat in the Pro, }I. C. Co; -reeve' of Goder Township, addressed the council. "We would, therefore beg the Hones spoke of the method he had adop orable Minister of Health Dr. J. ed, in overcoming the lack of corn Robb to give this question his very Ing to the corn borer nuisance. had tried the plan of growing p and oats and cutting' the crop wh the eats' were in the milk stage, this was eat with a' binder placed in the silo in the same. Her as corn. ice said he had sple did results and r'ecanimended plan as well' worth ,trying and would help to get rid! of the co borer Winch sooner than otherwise The Warden said he was in erre when -he said at a previous sessio that D. E. Holmes was working un- der the' fee system as Crown .A•tter- ney and Clerk of the Peace. Insofar as the county is concerned, the Croom Attorney is on a salary of $1,- 100 communation of fees. Idle Holmes had said, however, that he (Continued on page 6) 1.�TO,0000�^^�pa u HOW MY WORLD • WAGSII By That Ancient Mariner Dean U. Hurindy. 0 de "history is being made in Eng - year land these days under the shadow of The costs of the administration of justice amounting to.$16,400 in the county, a tidy sun, as all:will ed- init, came up for discussion at the opening session of Huron County Council, which convened at two o'- clock -on Tuesday' afternoon of .last week. The salaries and fees. of the crown attorney, • Provincial .Con- I stable Wihitesides and Special Con- irtabie Gundry were included in the tee discussion, i , Warden Beattie in his opening address said: "In reviewing the work ("tt the council I find the expendi, ures over which we have control have been kept well within boundk The administration of justice in the county has increased. 1 took this matter up with the solicitor and; we looked into the accounts." Extra court this year had added to the costs. This was an echo of the Mc- Neill ' brothers trial. The Warden thought the council should try to get legislation to amend the act in some way to iessen the cost of the admin- istration of justice. Reeve Geiger advised sending the accounts back if the council thought them too high. It was in answer to Reeve Mel ibben's query re ex- penses that .the Warden said the cosi of administration was $16,400. Mx. McKibben asked if the crown attor- ney worked on an- agreed salary or the fee system. A change had been made since he was warden. In the discussion it was contended the fee system gave better results. The responsiblity for the ap, pointdnent of . constables was the cause of much discussion. Reeve Henderson inquired "Who has the power to appoint county constaeles"? Mr. McKibben 'had been told Provincial Constables Whitesides makes the recommendation to the Crown Attorney and the appoint- ment is made. Clerk Holman said constables are recommended by the Crown Attorney to the judge. Messrs. Henderson and McNabb related instances where they thought the costs excessive for violation -of the traffie act, and the former said he would like a report of all amounts received by. Constables W1hiteeides and Gundry re court fees, rnilage, etc,, as far as the county is concern- ed. Reeve Bowman of Brussels inquir- ed what part the county paid in the cost of -the Brussels bank robbery trial and the warden advised that these items would be given in the eounty treasurer's report, Petition Ignored A deputation from the village of Bapfieid appeared before council. Mr. Featherston was the first speak- er and complained that the old county road at Bayfield running on the north side of the river had been fenced off. They had appealed to County Engineer Patterson to have it sernoved.. Their petition had been ignored and great inconvenience had been caused residents and tourists. This was a county road, not private property. Mr, McLeod and Dr, New- ton -Brady also complained .that the engineer had paid no attention to their petition. Penally, the warden ruled that the deputation and the county engineer appear Wednesday at two o'clock, when both cored pre= sent their arguments, as the latter was out 'of town. County Clerk }Telma», who is al, 50 the chairman of the Mothers' Al- lowance Board, in answer to a question explained the working of the Board, which is appointed by the government and the county un- der an inspector to whom all . cases are reported and in turn handed over to an investigator. • Reports and communications were read as follows: The report of the •grand jury to Mr. Justice Logic was read. Visits had been made to county gaol, which was clean, comfortably waren and the inmates of whom, there were thirteen, satisfied with the food and care. The Alexandra Marine Hospital, Goderich, - was complete in equip- ehent and in every respect a credit to- the Hospital Board. The House of Refuge,' ,with its ninety-four inmates, were appar- ently well. eared for. A great deal is being done for their comfort, and the food is of good quality.. We would recommend that, the institution be made more -home lilte fly the addition of a . few pictures rpori the walls, etc. The Children's `Shelter appeared ;a us to be an ideal institution in .he shape of comfort and ,home- ikeness, and the ' children apparent - y happy and contented. The Registry Office we found sat- ofactory:' The •Court house: •We- would eeommend that a suitable chair be m'Chased for the judge's roam. The members of council were asked by the warden to go through the rooms at rear of court room. The quo, tion was asked' why jury reported only on Goderich Hospital. It was explained they went on invitation. Provincial grants to' schools, in- cluding amounts` contributed by the teachers to the teachers' and inspec- tors' superannuation fund, are Gel ollows;' ! . I; County el Huron—:Ciintorrul1,951... 50; Goderich, $1,920.50; ,Seaforth, $1,478.50; Wiinghane $1,497.50; Ex- eter, $1,507.68. Adjacent County High Schools — London (3 schools), $5,733.422,. St. Marys, $1,903.50; Stratford, $1,967.- 28; Listowel, $1,507.00;; H'arristonl $1,422.60; Parkhill, $1,394.25;; Forest, $1,699.00. County of Huron, Continuation Schools =- Blybh, $903.25; Brussels: $899.89; Wroueter, $893.61; Fordwich $894.25; leensall, $901.15; Zurich, $441.22. Adjacent Continuation Schools Clifford, $921.18; Lueknew, $917.14. 'Winfred S. Wilson, •County Clerk of the County of Lennox and Adding- ton enclosed the, fallowing resolution: "That this Council is on record as opposed to the two year term at Normal School and tbat a pupil at- tending a Normal School and passing examinations in good standing be given a permanent certificate after teaching two years. Referred to Education Committee. .Tailor's Report 3, B. Reynolds, Jailor, submitted the following report: "There were sixty-seven prisoners cammitbed, as follows: L. C. A., 24; Theft, 13; Vagrant, 6; Non-payment of Order, 4; Fraud, 3; Juvenile De- linquency. 2; Leaving .scene of acci- dent, 2; Indecent Assault, 2; Chick! en theft, 2; Forgery, 2; Breaking and Entering, 2; Traffic Aet, 2; Contempt of Court, 1; Cruelty to Animals, 1; Perjury, 1; Carnal lenowledge, ,1. 'Cost of daily rations to prisoners, 113,'ec. Report was filed and ordered printed. A Report of the inspection of the boilers at the house of Refuge was submitted advising the boiler was found in good condition internally but the blow down valves needed re- newing. Referred to the 'County Property Committee. The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry wrote asking endorsation of a resolution request- ing a higher tax on buses and trucks. It was referred to the Legislation Committee: The County of Lanark forwarded a resolution for which endorsation was asked, requesting that public school inspecors to advice High school entrance pupils to attend the nearest examination centre regardless of the inspectorate in which they reside. The resolution continues: "That the matter of the purchase of school supplies and the applica- tion to township councils for monies to pay teachers' salaries should be ]eft entirely in the hands of the trustees. "That we are of the opinion that inspectors of rural schools should be chosen from rural school inspec- torates and not from urban centres. for the reason that rural school specters are more familiar with rural conditions.. "That there should be a substantial reduction in the salaries of inspect- ors and teachers owing to the pres- ent depressed financial conditions throughout the country," The cammunciation was sent to the legislation committee. A letter. from. Dr. A. C. Hunter stated that Reeve J. J, Moser would be unable to attend the sitting of the county council as he was confined to bed on 'account of a broken' arm. iv letter expl'essing regret for his ale - Once through illness! was sent to Deputy Reeve Moser. Wednesday, In the first division Wednesday af- ternoon voted.to strike out a recom- mendation from the report of the old age pension committee reammi5ending that the age qualification for totally incapacitated persons be lowered to 60 years, ` The vote was 25 to 2 against. It was argued that old age pensions were already a heavy tax burden, tow costing the :county $24,000 a year, and that a reduction in the age qualification would only open the door' for further abuse. 'Complaint was heard that 3. K. Fairfull, Government ,inspeoto• of old age pensions, ;rad not consulted the county committee during his visit here. Reeve • 1 tKiibbon, of Wing'hane, ehairman of the.commit- tee, said that. Inspector aairfule told him that he (Fairfiill) had instruc- tions not to confer or consult aaun- ty old age pension boards in the course of his investigation. popular enough as it is," said. Reeve McNab. "There are thousands of men over 80 years worldn'g' hard every day to help pay.these pen- sions. I know of one ;man, 72, who is working- 150 aeras." "I know of numerous people lying on their backs unable to move who are a great deal more deserving than many Who are now receiving the Pension," declared Reeve McKib, bon, who championed the clause. Constable- Explains • For fully an hour Provincial Con - Stable W'litesides appeared! before the council when the gnestioans of constable's fees, mileage, expenses, court costs, etc., were delved into. The constables said there were many •misgivings abroad en these matters and invited questions. Specific cases were cited and explained to the satis- faction of members. The officer said, that his fees as a provincial con- stable were. remitted to the. Govern- ment and that the only time he was paid by the ceunty was when he was detailed by the crown attorney to investigate a criminal matter and then he was 'only allowed mile- age. He explained where much of his service was given gratis to the county and how police court costs mounted 'up when people contested thein cases and witnesses had to be brought from a distance. Reeve Aannstrong, a member of the criminal audit board, read a statement showing that County Constable Gundry had received over $900 in fees and expenses for the first three-quarters of this year, In addition to his salary, Under ques- tioning the reeve admitted that much of this sum was out-of-pocket money Paid in advance by the officer for transportation of himself and pris- oners, One trip to Fort Williani cost $190. Another to Cochrane cost $150. Council Satisfied The council was satisfied with ex- planations given to questions asked Tuesday and considered that these matters should be known to the pub - lie. It would clear the air of many ugly rumors, it was explained by the warden. Much of Wednesday's session was taken up with the pre- sentation of county officers' reports. A resolution asking that provincial snowplows be kept off the highways this winter in the interest of econ- omy Was sent to the good roads com- mittee. Council unanimously passed a me - tion calling the attention of the gov- ernment that this year it spent over $44,000 (one mill) on highways in Huron County, which is a breach of a verbal agreement which the coun- ciI made with Hon. G. S. Henry when he was minister of highways. This year Huron County only levied one mill for provincial highways, Thursday Morning The County _Council, at its con- cluding session Thursday by a vote of 21 to 7, endorsed a motion of Reeves Ill:Webb and Geiger, asking the Provincial Government nob to undertake any paving in Huron County until conditions are improved. The yeas and nays were called for on the division. The council also de - aided not to do any snowplowing on county roads this winter, but left the question of keeping provincial high- ways open. to the discretion of the 'Gover'nment, The vote was 15 to 9. A' clause in the . legislative com- mittee's report, asking that doctors or whoever is responsible for taking indigent patients to hospital be re- quired forthwith to furnish tele county clerk with particulars evok- ed much discussion, but finally passed. Resolution Endorsed The Council went on record in supporting the resolution brought in by Reeve McKibben asking the Provincial ,Government to amend the recent Order -in -Council passed by the Legislatiure that there should be no training sehoals in hobpitals with less than fifty leads. W. It Golding of Seaforth, appeared be- fore Council asking support of the resolution. He said the Nurses' As- sociation was behindtheaction, "There seems to' 'be a movement to neutralize all power'. We have a disposition to blame the govern- ment who are not really to ;blame. The Cabinet listening to the appeal of the Nurses' Association with no counter :appeal, passed the Act. The smaller hospitals could not stand the strain of employing• graduate Humes and if this were not amended it would mean the closing of these which are Pilling a long' -felt want." The following resolution was car- ried unanimously: ' "This Ceuncil places itself on re- cord as being opposed to the Order - in -'Council which requires ail hospit- als to have at least fifty ,beds to be eligible to carry oh as a .training school for nurses. "That as a Connell we believe that at bei _ ' s a The Milverton, Ont., Sun o ince that "international exchange and the 0 frwa• xd pass ' ch . m a C nadian footfrall He now present two of the wor4.d's most ted baffling problems." We suppose ow- that the question of who will eai He the superfluous buffaloes in Wain- eas weight Park is really a baffling en problem. and 1 and 1 mu0 1 In the Eastern 'Chroncle of New n- Glasgow, N.S:, Nye read: the l Life is sweet, • it But, oh, so bitter rn J To woo a girl I g end then n I^ Not git her. • r 'Po which we would fain add; • n serious consideration and have a suitable amendment made to this Or- der in Council cancelling these clause es." • Time .Too Short Under the heading' of Reports of County Officers, 0. Ginn, County Coon Borer Inspector, gave an ac- count of his work during the year, He said to close the work of coin borer inspection on the first of June was too soon as it was impossible to complete the work by that time. To his knowledge, the earn borer in this district had increased during the past year and the danger had riot, passed. He urged that percau- tions should be continued indefin- itely. The corn borer had increased in Goderich Township. In answer to Reeve Thompson's inquiry Mr. Ginn said his remuneration is $4.00 a day and ten cents a mile, County. Engineer Patterson report• ed on conditions at the present time and the work during the year. Tarring treatment has been resorted to and considerable valuable infer- meeion bad been gained in this new type of road, rendering the . cost much less than gravel construction. Reeve Haaoke, of Goder.'ich Town- ship, asked "What are the costs per mile for treatment on the Bayfield Road?" and was told $11.00 per mile. elfr. Hoare, Provincial Engineer, Was asked to address the Council and congratulated the county on its road program carried out this year but was not prepared to make any lengthy statement. Thursday Afternoon Reports of committees submitted by the various chairmen occupied the afternoon session on Thursday. Under the head of enquiries Reeve Dr. Harrington, of the University of Saskatchewan, advocates replac- ing Marquis wheat with a newer brand. Therespect for titles, even. in wheat, is no longer ingrained. "The smelt fishing season opened yesterday',' announces the Camp- bebiton, N.B. Graphic. Not being an expert, the present scribe thought it never closes,. in so far as he nose or has smelt, "Will some scientist kindly inform us why flies bite their hardest in arid -November," requests the Gode- The stingy guys Don't think life sweet To win the girl, then Watch her eat. But here's a .thing That simply slays us: True lovers marry, then Fight like Wares- '• Announcing "Health -0" We have seen many contraption advertised over in the States tha are supposedly beneficial to one physical well=being; but it costs hang much to bring them over her s 's a e anada, what with the porta ' and duty and income tax and old ag pension and car license and (in sem districts) the .liquor permit, Now folks, we are planning a little clevic to 'be used in the privacy of you i own home, that will combine the bes features of the advertised ,products and it will be made right here in good old Canada. Agentk win, find this a very profit - `able line to handle; and we fully, or at least half•fully expect that they will be able to make $219 per day, if not less from it, Our little apparatus, "Healithe0," can be placed in an ordinary bed- room. By using it for five minutes'I daily, you wile be able to reduce anJ unsightly waistline, dissolve bunions, e only, ten tents, which- may be, divided. into 19 monthly installrnextts, with no' interest charges for deferred' payments. We expect to have it on the market. in time for the Chrkierraa: trade. The Lone Flier Respectfully inscribed to that ern inent lupine authority, Jim Curran, - of the Sault Ste. Maxie 'Stray, From the bleak Yukon sky, Dropped a tramp in a tumble-dovrsi• . With a crash and a cry, plane. Then he entered the bar lie had spied from afar, (We omit all this language profane). "Rustle boss! Gimme booze! Tell ins quick what's the newel I've been lost for a ,blue moon of More. I got froze to the ears, Riding 'round 'mong the spheres; Now I'm ice, solid ice, to the cure,. In the lone Arctic waste, Fearful hardships I faced, While I sought for the muck keener as gold, But the wolves found my cadre, And they made my teeth .gruel, For they drank all my gasoline cold!, So I followed the pack, Like a wild maniae. With my bare hands I killed airy s brute. • Then I tore them apart e Caught the drips in an bid from , ge Squeezed the gas from each heart, e boot. , Well, I filled up my crate, o But I couldn't steer straight, ✓ I was snow-blind and frost -been t too. And the wild Northern Lights-.., Haw unholy their rites!--- Got my goat ev'ry time the winds blew, But I came to at last, And I flew away fast, For I thought I'd have died with the cold. Now I'm here, I can grin. Give me gin! Fill my skint Then again I'll fly north, seeking gold." —Dean D. Hera: y. Ilore's a ittle Story for RE'SAIL " RS A young tailor complained bitterly about his poor business. "I make just as good clothes as -r 's do," he saki, "and I sell them for less, yet------e---'s get most of the business of this district" This young tailor felt that risen ought tofind all about him—that they should search him out. He didn't see that it was his job to maks known to all men the fact that he made good clothes and sold them at attractive prices. 's, on the other hand, -advertised their business, and, of course men went to them for their clothes. It's the seine all the world aver:buyers go where they are invited to go. They buy, in largg- est numbers, from those wilt give them infornia, tion about their business, service, goods, prices, This is exactly as it should be. Why shouldn't the most aggressive seller get most business ? The world likes to buy from keen sellers -- retailers who pay them the complime>at of tolling then about what they have to sell and about their desire for their custom, • Dumb retailers may be fine men, may give good values, may be first-elass store keepein, bol; the buying public prefers to go where advertise- ments in their newspapers direct them to go. The wise retailer runs his business in live with what buyers want, because it is profitable to do so, lit costs a retailer far more not to advertise than to advertise.