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The Clinton News Record, 1933-03-16, Page 3TIIIURS., MARCH 16, 1933 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PAGE Everyone admits that our legislat- the national anthem• it is a prayer) uses are +overmanned but when a ample time to get on their overshoes government undertakes to reduce, it and overcoats and start moving to - meets active opposition and gets only ward the exits. quiescent 'support. Members who ad- mit that reductions are necessary be- oome critical of details while those whose political chances are endanger- ed or wiped out altogether offer bit- ter resistance. Naturally enough, too. It takes 'Roman courage to atand up and say, "we who are about to die salute you," If they are political opponents any- way, the government can meet this antagonism with a smile, but reduct- ions cannot be made without hitting friends as well as foes. Attempts to compose these troubles in caucus remind us of a cartoon which !Carlyle says was distributed in France dur- ing the revolution. It showed a poul- terer calling his fowl into convention to consult them as to how they uld like to be dressed. "But we don't want to be killed," said they ` beside the question." said he. Those who are to be decaptated cannot be expected to have the same viewpoint as the man with the axe. Ile and those who are going to profit by it can view the situation with a philosophic calm denied to the pros- pective victims. But we cannot have omelettes without the breaking of eggs. A reduction is necessary and this is the time to make it. We can give governments now considering redistributions no better advice than that given by an M.P. now deceased, who once admonished the Laurier government to "hew to the line no matter whose ox is gored." 1X�7� A newspaper says that in the United States • the motto is "In Gold We Trust." We rather fancy, how- ever, that if this banking muddle continues it will knock "'1" out of that motto. 4:11Maaa Speakingof prayer, we heard. one over the radio recently that might be considered the limit.The clergy- man was not asking .tl e was telling Him. It wasn't a petition _it was a demand. It was not a supplication—it sounded more like an ultimatum, as if he were saying, "Now, I've brought these matters up several times lately and nothing has been done and I'an getting sick and tired of this delay." There was no suggestion of humility or pleading about it but rather the aggrieved tone of a man who had done everything he could in setting forth the facts and pointing out the policies that should be adopted and whose patience has been well-nigh exhausted by offi- cial inaction very like the tone now- adays used by spokesman of deputat- ions interveiwing prime ministers a- bout the economic situation and re- lief measures. csico gsriasigaramilaiworn ers may not notice any great differ- ence but the sob -editor desires to say that the editor-in-chief is out of. town this week. All .errors; libellous statements, etc., are chargeable to the "devil." Ilis satanicmajesty has many a hard "case" to deal with, but all duel cases that may crop up he would !seriously ask to have postpon- ed until the return of the editor. A Warning: The secretaries of the various local boards of health have received a circular . from the Ontario government, insisting on close attention being given to the sanitary condition of the various towns, in view of cholera reaching this country in the approaching summer. C=7 Front The New Era, Mar, 17th, 1898: Notes: Mr. E. Floody, formerly of of Clinton, was an aspirant for the office of secretary of the Grand Or- ange Lodge of Ontario. Miss MacPhail, M.P., would never say that our industrial position could be improved by increasing the num- ber of unemployedtraen, but for some reason or other she thinks that our financial position could be improved by increasing the number of un- employed dollars. THE BANKING HOLIDAY Not everyone is feeing blue. Some men actually laughed— The man who has a note now due, And he who has an overdraft. ed as moderator of the next General Assembly. WHEN TIIE PRESENT CENTURY WAS YOUNG From The News -Record, Mara 12th, 1908: Auburn: The oyster supper held under the auspices sof the Auburn Rifle Association last W,edne'sday evening proved tobe a very pleas- ant affair. . After the oysters were given attention an amusing program was given in the temperance hall. Messrs. Stalker and Moore of Blyth, McGee and Sutherland rendered the vocal part in good style. Mr. R. Downs of Clinton amused the house with his comic selections, "Ju Ja Liza" and "McDougall's Sister." (Over 500 inches of advertising was carried in this issue.—Ed.) Cesall=a Mr. T. Jackson, Sr,, is representing From The New Era, Mar. 12, 1908 Court Sheffield Sons of England at Huron County Spring Show: Ev- the Grand Lodge meeting. Mr. Ben. Cole has taken a position with Mr. John Leslie. Going to Chicago: Mrs. Tufts of Belgrave, a well-known Clintonian, has rented a Large house in Chicago and will shortly go there to look af- ter it. The house 1's only two miles from the World's Fair buildings and will be fitted up as a boarding house holding a sweepstake show in the where, no doubt, many Huronians council chamber the same day. Street Watering: At the meeting of the Business Men's Association on Tuesday evening the following re- solution was unanimously passed anti ordered to be forwarded to the Coun- cil: "Resolved that this association express its disapproval of the man- ner in which the streets have been watered during the past summer and that we request the town council to endeavour to make arrangements for a more satisfactory service this year." Ontario Street Church: The con- gregational social on Wednesday ev- ening was a most successful affair. Rev. W. E. Kerr presided and the following program was present- ed. Piano duet, Misses Plumsteel and Levis; chorus, Masters Fred and Charles Thompson and Clifford and Harvey Harland; solo, Mr. R. Downs; instrumental, Hill Bros.; quartette, Mrs. Gibbings, Miss Gib- bings, Messrs. Harland and Downs; quartette, Messrs. Downs, Gibbings, elders. Mr. McDonald was nominat- Weir and Harland. There is no reason why Canadian currency should not be printed in two languages and there is no reason why it should. No one reads what is in- scribed on the bill anyway. One just looks at the figure to see whether it is a one or a two, a five or a ten, a century or a grand. If people would only rend what is printed, it would be well to use several launguages so that they would realize that every bill is merely a promise to pay and therefore it is not advisable to issue too many lest the issuing authority get into the same plight as an individ- ual does who is too free with his notes of hand. It is now proposed to sing the na- tional anthem more slowly although it is generally sung'so slowly that it drags, thus giving the irreverent (who do not realize that besides being erything is in readiness for a bigger and grander show than ever, a big- ger prize list, more classes. Prizes for all grains and potatoes is •anew feature and should encourage a splen- did exhibit ... The second best show in the province last year, make it one better for 1908. The Clinton Poultry Association is will find their way during their visit to the fair. May Leave: Dr. Gibson went to Montreal on Monday to confer with officials of the C. P. R. concerning the appointment of medical superior tendent at Chapleau, which the com- pany has offered to him. He is a clever young man and should he ac- cept the position the company will secure the services of a good man. Fined: At the instance of Inspec- tor Paisley Mr. W. Watson of Blyth appeared before Messrs. McGarva and Steepe, J.P's, on Saturday last on a charge 'of violating the License Act. The charge was sustained and a fine of 820 and cost; was imposed. Huron Presbytery: The Presbytery of Huron met in Willis church, Clin- ton, on Tuesday, the 14th inst ... The following commissioners were ap- pointed to the next General Assem- bly: Dr. McDonald, Alex. Stewart Peter Musgrave, R. Henderson, min- isters; and Robt. Scott, John Whid- don Robt. Mellis and Robt. McLaren easulty-=so In the United States milady's stocking has been called the first national bank. It pays no interest but it has proved safer than most other banks over there. For lone thing, milady herself is the owner, manager, accountant, cashier and de- positer combined. She controls the circulation, imposes her own restric- tions and declares her own holidays. The bank is proof against overdrafts and is never so safe as when it is held up. (Copyright) What Clinton was Doing in The Gay Nineties DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT HAPPiED DURING THF• LAST DE- CADE OF THE OLD CENTURY? From The News -Record, Mar. 15th, ed the host and hostess "jolly good 1893: Spring Poetry: She was a pretty girl and she blushed a bit as she stepped into the editor's room. "I suppose you don't care for poetry here, do you?" she enquired. "No," said the editor diplomatically, "I cant say as I do." "I guessed as much from the verses you published," she rejoined, and she was gone. County Matters: There are 376 pitch holes between Seaforth and Wlinthrop, a distance of about five nodes• - informed that a young man in tow Some• parties in the vicinity of r. is in the habit of pounding his moth- inailsler are agitating fora daily er because she desires to go out mail service. washing to earn a livelihood. If such LucOddfellows have equipped is the case the fellow should be Bev - their degree team with a $325 outfit. erely dealt with and punished. The The Spring Assizes opened ine case will likely ere long be brought Goderich on Monday before Justice before the mayor. Rose. Mr. Sellers of Bluevale will take fellows." Oysters For The Firemen: On P15 - day evening Mr. John Leslie tender- ed the firemen—'8 in all—an oyster supper at Boyd's restaurant. Mr. Leslie adopted this very acceptable way ef recognizing the services of the brigade at the late fire. Chief Coats occupied the chair and short speech making was indulged in. The gathering was both a pleasant and a profitable one. Beware, Young Man: We have been The Phantom Trail (By IIal Pink) As the last black cloud merged with the violet shadows of evening the afterglow from the West again washed the range with fading gold— the last mutterings of thunder died away, and a deep quiet settled upon the land—it seemed as though all the prairie sparkled with sudden tears. And as I watched I seemed to see a trail appear upon the grass, an elus- ive, indefinable trace of the passage of man or animal. I rubbed my eye's and peered again. For a moment it seemed to fade, then it came again, dimly discernible, a single narrow ribbon across the grasses. I caught at Shorty's arm. "What's that? Can you see it?" and pointed to the phantom trail. charge of the farm of Mr. Couch of Clinton this year. The farm is sit- uated near Clinton. Two hotels licenses have been cut off in Wingham, leaving only four licensed hotels, and the fees have been made $225. It is the result of an agitation by the Women's Christian Temperance Union of that town. Town Topics: Miss Worthington has, repurchased the fancy goods business from Mr. W. II. Simpson. We wish the lady success. Clinton is to have another butcher shop. R. Fitzsimons is to open a -fourth one shortly in Smith's block. A Send Off: Previous to leaving for Dakota Messrs. Geo. Laithwaite and Richard and Wm. Murphy (the latter two sons of Henry) were on 'Tuesday evening tendered an oyster supper in the Prince of WalesHotel. 'Kind words, good humour apd timely speeches reigned. All regretted the departure of the young men and vot- 5. 0. E. 'At -Home: The entertain - IL.M.C.S. VANCOUVER AND SKEENA IN CENTRAL AMERICAN WATERS There is no doubt Canada's navy prefers warm water for its winter haven and even now -is at Los An- geles heading for Central American waters. This is H.M.C.S. Vancouver—the Skeena is along, too. an eye for the dollars. He could see that the day of the bison was fast drawing to its close, so he turned his herd loose to run on the reservation of his tribe in Montana. When the U.S. Government took the buffalo un der its wing and established protec- tion it was powerless to acquire Pab- lo's herd, his own property, and so his twenty head increased and multi- plied amazingly with the passing years until when next we glimpse them they have grown to six hun- dred! With six hundred animals to his credit, Pablo received a nasty shock —the U.S. Government had decided to throw this particular reservation open to settlement by the whites! Pablo, fearing lest he lase his herd, offered them to the Government ai reasonable prices, and was laughed .at for his pains. Later he was made an offer of $15 per head which he rightly declined. troubles did begin; Our way it was a pleasant one, until we had to go Across Missouri River to the range of the buffalo. "Sure' "What is it?" • Shorty grunted. "Old buffalo trail —mebbe thirty or forty years old. The big herds usta come down this way to drink at a water pool—travel- lin' single file—that's why the trail wuz cut so sleep --why it lasted so long." Then he twitched the reins im- patiently and we moved on our way, down along thitphantoni trail from the Shadowland which we call "The Past," heading for the ranch and 'supper. The spell of old times came strong upon me, and fancy went wing- ing to the day when the marebing hoofs of the shaggy bison trod that trail for the last tine --don't you re- member? Can't you see the line of humped backs bobbiog down the hill- side beady eyes twinkling and noses lifting at the smell of water in the valley below? Can't you hear them lapping at the pool, wallowing in the soft mud at its edge, close -huddled and drinking greedily? Can't you see the That -crowns bob up over the sky- line, catch the flash of sun on gun - barrels, hear the flat reports of the fusilade as the work of extermination begins and quickly ends? ment given by the Sons of England to their friends on Thursday evening last was a great success. The lodge room: was filled to overflowing; the refreshments hearty„ yet d'elicnte), and the program excellent. Mr. Swa• ffield occupied the chair and read an address of welcome; Mr. Spaulding gave a song; Miss Mountcastle one of her popular laughing recitations; Mr. Brewer, elocutionist, was at his best; as also Mr. Murch, Mr. Joyner and Mr. IT. R. Walker ...Miss Jack- son was her own sweet self; Messrs. Spaulding, Harland, Foster, and our young debutant, Mr. Norman Fair, were all in lour humble opinion in excellent voice.... Mr. Thomas Jack- son, Sr„ rendered "I'm An English Man," tremendous applause follow- ing the song.... On motion of Dr. Shaw and W. Harland the Sons of England were thanked for their ex- cellent entertainment and the singing of the national anthem brought the programme to a close. He Is Absent: News -Record read Canada was quite a job of work. Fol- lowing the three big batches came smaller ones until the entire herd. had been taken. The first batch was transported to Elk Island Park, La= mont, Alberta, but later transferred. with the rest of the herd, to Wain wright Park, where they were loosed into a resrvation of one hundred and seven thousands acres enclosed with a heavy wire fence. But up in Canada a certain man was waiting for just such an oppor- tunity as this. Howard Douglas Commissioner 'of Canadian Parks heard of Pablo's predicament and went into action at once. He visited Pablo at Ravalli to bargain for the herd before the U.S. Government re- covered their senses. Within a few months the deal was consummated and Mr. Douglas secured the entire six hundred buffs at a price of $200 each, a total of $120,000. Thus a re- markable national acquisition slipped through the fingers •of Uncle Sam. For the sum agreed Pablo under- took to deliver the herd to the North- ern Pacific Railroad at Ravalli, the railroad nearest his ranch—and be found himself up against a tough pro- position good and plenty. His herd was scattered all over the foothills, up in the coulees, down in the valleys out on the plains, along the lower slopes of the Bitter Root Mountains! This was in May, 1907. What cow- boys knew anything of the wiles and ways of buffalo? Only the oldtim- ers, crowded farther !West each year with the coming of sheep and wire fencing. But the fiery cross ran through the cattle clans. Lonely "line riders" whiffed cigarettes in slow comment, the roundup camps heard it, the last trail -drive crews carried the news to the cowtowns at the rail- road shipping points, and the Word was carried Westward in the foot- steps of the sunset. The wind whis- pered it to the grasses as it swept southward in the half -dark of night. The last great buffalo roundup was about to take place. So they gathered, little dried -look- ing men grizzled products of earlier and more lurid days upone r - Along the 'winding tracks of the bull -trains and settlers' wagons carne the Trail of Steel, thrusting like a shining rapier at the very heart of a sullen Frontier, spanning mouatain gorge and deepslashed canyon, stab- bing its way through virgin wilder- ness to reach the nighty mountain barrier of the Rockies, climbing the foothills, breasting the notched hori- zon, thrusting on to the Pacific. Railroads need workers, lusty, two- fisted fighting men who can driv( spikes, lay tracks, cut wood for sleep- ers and ties. Workers need meat. Here at hand was a source of supply in the buffalo and the existence of the humped herds contributed greatly to the 'speed and efficiency with which the great transcontinental lines were laid. "Buffalo Bill," most famous of oldtime scouts gained his soubriquet when fulfilling a meat contract with the Kansas Pacific Railroad by ac- counting for four thousand two hun- dred and fifty buffalo in eighteen months. new churches, reminds of the inr_ sass- ing frequency of such dedications and the placing in churches of the stan- dards of these two world youth friendship -movements. Conversely attention is drawn to the comparative rarity of the dediaction of military colours. Front the runway corrals on the Ravalli is thirty-six miles. The prob- lem of loading the stock cars was tackled by the building of huge crater designed to hold two animals. The first crates proved weak and were speedily smashed to splinters by en- raged animals. Pablo had stronge' ones built, of bolted planks. The lord- ly monarchs, enthroned upon wa- gons, were hauled to the depot at Ravalli by teams of horses. Special trains lay waiting in the sidings. Resist as they night (and did) the buffalo were at last housed in the cars Wild scenes occurred in the railroad corrals. Many animal: went "on the prod" But at last they were conquered and humming wheels bore them swiftly northward to their Wainwright home. 5o the advent of the railroad sig- nalled the end of the big herds. More and more plainsmen took advantage of the "buffalo boom" and turned hunters: Within a score of years the great plains had been well-nigh de- pleted of their shaggy denizens, so much so that the respective Govern- ments of Canada and U.S.A. grew alarmed at the rapidity of the ex- termination and forbade the destruc- tion of the few remaining bands. Elsewhere Zane Grey has told the story of that fine ioldtimer "Buffalo" Jones, who—a buffalo hunter by trade—smashed his rifle over a wa- gon wheel and vowed he•would hunt them no more. For many years this man' laboured, pursuing, capturing and taming buffalo for preservation in the National.Parks. Less than fifty years ago this hap- pened. Less than seventy years ago the buffalo held undisputed sway over the whole tract of the North American continent lying between the Great Lakes and the Rocky Moun- tains. When the herds moved across the range it was_like the passing shadow 'ef some huge cloud. Then the old time "buffalo skinners" loom- ed on the horizon, and the Pony Ex- press Riders thunderng overland with the mails found the prairie strewn with rotting flesh and bleach- ing bones. Hundreds of thousands of bison were slain, yet still there seem- ed plenty. Equipment was perfected. and the needle. gun came into use— as the old range classic says: It's now bur outfit' was complete— seven able-bodied men, With navy six and needle gun—our THE OLD BASSWOOD TREE On concession 8 and 9 Ashfield, near the schoolhouse in School Section No. 9, stands a basswood tree that was growing there seventy years ago when the first school house was built and has always been a common tryst- ing-place for the school children in their playtime. So for over two years the old rangemen enjoyed themselves, living again the old wild days before the wool was plucked off the West. Cance the day when they took their last pay -checks, had a final drink to- gether, and climbed sifffly into their saddles. From the Past they came. To the'Past they returned. Most of them will be dead by now—but it may be that gnarled fingers will turn these pages and old eyes glisten as they find the gory of their last Great Adventure, the last Buffalo Roundup on Record.—Canadian Nes tional Railways Magazine. D OINGS IN THE SCOUT WORLD Dedicated to the late William Mor- an, Thomas Finley, William ICickley and others who have allowed the dear old tree to stand. (All Rights Reserved) How dear to my heart is the Old Basswood Tree That grew within sight of the school, For round it we played in the old happy days When free from the teacher's strict rule. In springtime her branches she yielded to us To make basswood whistles so good, Like a mother she loved the wee lads who played round With musical whistles so crude, Refrain— Fond memories turn back to this dearest old tree, No matter how far we have moved, The Old Basswood Tree, yes, the Old Basswood Tree, The Old Basswood Tree that we loved. Some 300 Scouts from the six Lee- ward Islands gathered for a Scout Jamboree at Antigua. There are 34 Scout Groups con- nected with Old Country Universities and training colleges, and 504 Groups attached to schools. o�te U. S. Presidents head U. S. Scouts Since the organization of Scouting in the United States each succeeding th fon president has served a� Honorary tier, legs bowed from many years of president of the Boy Scouts Associa- horse-hugging. • Calloused hands tion. Harcracked yokes bawled greet- twitched eagerly at "ketch" ropes. e=s!! Golfers To Wear Boy Scout Shorts Boy +Scout shorts and bare knees will be the 1933 style for male golf- ers. Official announcement to this effect was made by the Internation- al Association of Clothing Design- ers, in convention at Philadelphia. O==:11:0Hon. Vincent Massey to Represent Just over twenty years ago the Canadian Government was fortunate in securing for the Dominion the largest herd of bison running the plains. It happened this way. UP from Montana into Canada came one "Walking Coyote," a Flathead Indian, some fifty years or so ago. He was out on a private, buffalo hunt, pos- sibly with the idea of keeping a herd handy to his lodge that he might in- dulge his lust for hunting and his taste for bison tongue whenever he felt inclined. He chased some twen- ty animals south from Alberta to his own stamping grounds. For some obscure reason he tired of his pos- sessions and sold out to a half-breed, Michael Pablo, for ;four hundred pounds. Now Pablo was an, astute man, with ing.V It was the greatest gathering of oldtime rangemen for years! The hunt began, and the old men knew again the thrill of High Adven- ture! First they had to build a run- way down which the herd was to be driven to captivity. Two long fences were erected from a icanyon where the bulk of the herd ranged down to the banks of th Pend d'Oreille River. A large roundpole corral was built Canadian Scouts on the opposite bank. At the canyon entrance the runway was a mile wide, narrowing until sixteen feet across at the river's edge None more stubborn than your bis - son. But none more crafty than your oldtime hunter. And so at last, after days of hard riding and grim pursuit, these old relentless ropemen headed two hundred charging buffs down- the great runway and across the Pend d'Oreille to swim their way to cap- tivity. The work went on, gradually the straggling fragments of the herd were manoeuvred into position,and a 'second batch of one hundred and ninety were caught in the same year, in October. Oldtime "walkdown" Methods were employed, water holes than himself might not slip and fall. were guarded, constant vigilance and harrying brought the bison into the osseessao trap, but you will realize the exacting nature of the work when you learn that it was not until June 1909 that thethird big batch ,of a hundred and ninety were finally corralled and shipped. I The! "shipping' of the buffalo to In hot summer days 'neath its 'shade wo sat down, And chatted and courted in ease, For dear to our hearts were the bright little girls Wre kissed as they sat on our knees. It was there that we playpd,our in- nocent games As we circled round in a ring, And chose our best partners with heartiest zest While all of us lustily sing. Refrain—' But where are the boys of those bright happy days, The sweet smiling girls that we lov- ed? Full many are gone to the heavenly land And some far away are removed. Tonight as I think of the old days so glad When we played round the Old Bass- wood Tree, I long for the ones who so dear to our hearts Whose faces we neer hope to see. The Hon. Vincent Massey, former Canadian Minister to Washington will represent the Canadian General Council of the Boy Scout Association. at the annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America, at Kansas City, Mo., in June. A 90 -Year -Old Rover Scout A Rover Scout Crew of Saskatoon, Limbrey's Own, recently invested as an Honorary member Scout E. Parr nearing his 90th birthday. Scout Parr announced that his special good turn would be kicking banana peels off sidewalks ea that others older Scout and Guide Flags in Churches The recent impressive dedication of Boy Scout and Girl Guide flags and their depositing in the Chapel of Youth 'of the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, erre of Montreal's fine. Refrain— How dear to our 'hearts were those old chums of ours, Who played round the Old Basswood Tree, Who quarrelled sometimes but who soon were agreed For we were like one family. How grateful we are that through all the long years Our dear friend, the Old Basswood Tree, Was allowed to live on to shelter small groups Of as plain little children as we. Refrain-- And efrain—And oft as I think ef those old happy days I cannot keep back the salt tear For dear ones we loved in the old joyous times When each to the other was dear. And shall we live on without ever a hope That we one another may see? Nay, fondly I trust that sometime a- gain We'll meet round the Old Basswood Tree. NM. H. JOHNSTON Exeter, Ontario, Feb. 20, 1983. (Mr. Johnston, who is a retired school teacher, was for years a val- ued correspondent to The News -Re- cord.: We are glad to have something from his pen again.—.Ed.) During 1932 the salmon fishermen of British. Columbia landed '1,166s 671 hundredweight of salmon.