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The Clinton News Record, 1933-06-08, Page 3'UURS. JUNE 8, 1933 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PAGE 3 GoKINGANEWS I Hugliciar J. P. Morgan testified that in the past few, years the assets of his firm have declined from seven" hundred to four hundred millions. When we feel disposed to brood over our losses let's try to remember that not one of us lost as much as that. Let us also when paying income tax try to remember with grateful hearts that we are really in •a more fortunate position than the poor de- vils .of directors of the IVLorgan firm who just on the eve of filing their re- turns made such stupendous losses that they were not taxable for income at all. They order things better in Eng- land where Mr. Morgan had to pay income taxes of aver a hundred thou- sand dollars in three years when he was paying none in the United States. If the law contains. Ioop- hales it is the fault of the men who made them, not the fault of the men who use them. o=:=1t� Nor was there anything illegal in the firm's having a preferred class of clients to whom it sold shares at $20 when the market price was $37. Indeed it would be surprising if the firm was not quite within the law in all its operations. It includes first-class class lawyers and has good lawyers in its service. The fact that the law is being changed in the light of the disclosure shows that the law and not the firm is responsible for the loss of revenue to the national treas- ury. The stable is being locked after the owners have removed a string of their own horses, some of which the State could have had if it had only requisitioned in time. o There was no secret about it. Ev- eryone who reads the financial pa- pers has read of large sales made on the eve of filing returns, and the reasons therefor; yet no effort was made until now to remove the cause. It must therefore be assumed that the loop -hole was left there purpose- ly. Canada stands to gain enormously by the removal of the gold clause in debt contracts. The National Rail- ways, provincial and municipal gov, ernments and corporations that bor- rowed heavily in the United States can now pay in the legal tender of their own eountry, It is a good thing unless it encourages them to go aborrowing again in the same mar- ket. CAS People who want war are mighty hard to please. What's the matter with +world conditions just as they are? e9 The incentive being so great we might overlook the politicians who become demagogues and honor those who don't. csiimxe Six months hence, the most unpop- ular public man in the United States will be President Roosevelt, for no particular reason except that he is so popular now. emessens Since the saloon has become a fea- ture of many American cities we note that it takes processions a much longer time to pass a given point. Sweet aiethe uses of adversity and adversity is often the bitter result of the disuse or misuse of prosperity. A paper calls down a lawyer for asking a witness irrelevant ques- tions, Some lawyers ask impertin- ent questions while trying to think up a pertinent one. 'laving a title does n'ot imply aris- tocracy, and railing against titles does not imply democracy. C There are men in England who used to rail against titles who are now members of the 'louse of Lords which they used to denounce as wor- thy oethy of abolition. Lord Passfield, for instance, was once Sidney Webb, So- cialist, and Lord Snowden was once Philip Snowden, a fiery Radical. Many persons interviewed said there would be no objection to titles if the people so honored were wor- thy. Ay, there's the rub. Just name anyone you think worthy of a title and then, Stop, Look, Listen. All are agreed against hereditary titles; but a debt -driven country might stand for them if they were subject to heavy succession duties. How would it do to put the whole thing on a cash basis, thus recogniz- ing that the rank is but the guinea's stamp? If a' man contributes a mil- lion to the federal treasury make him a G. M. G. If he gives two make him a K. B. E. If he gives three make him a K. C. B. If he gives four, make hint a K. C. M. G. .If he gives five give him the Garter. In England titles, were granted by Tory, Liberal and Labor governments as rewards for politieal contributions. All were for the party and none was for the state. Our proposal would make all for the state and none of the party. e=E7C i Roosevelt's appeal to the nations was welcomed by some English newspapers as evidence that his country has decided it cannot pursue a policy of isolation. That policy, however, was abandoned in 1917 when it entered the war, in 1918 when it subscribed to the peace of Ver- sailles and afterwards when it took part in world conferences and start- ed loaning money abroad. 0 In the very nature of things a creditor cannot pursue a policy of isolation toward a debtor unless he bids good-bye to the monies he has advanced. The horse is getting popular again, says a newspaepr. There are still bad stretches of road which in the spring and fall make the horse pop- ular with the motorist. Urging members to subscribe for her favorite paper, Miss !McPhail M.P. sent out letters from Ottawa under her frank which allows her as a member of parliament -the free use of the mails. It would be sur- prising if some one did not hunt and find a speech in which she denounc- ed the abuse of the franking privi- lege..She, of course, is not the only member who has abused the privi- lege. What Clinton was Doing in The Gay Nineties DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED DURING TPi'm LAST DE- CADE OF THE OLD CENTURY? Fsom The News-Recoid,June 7th, 1893 Masonic: Clinton Lodge No. 84, we believe, is one of the most pro- gressive and prosperous in the Pro- vince. The membership is growing rapidly and the interest unflagging. Recently the hall from top to bottom has been thoroughly renovated and the brethren have, as is the custom, comfortable and inviting quarters. The marriage of the Duke of York and Princess May of Teck took place on. June 6th. Warm Weather: The warm, weath- er has eome at last. Friday, Satur- day,Sunday and Monday were very seasonable. The rains • .ef the past week have been warm and vegitation has advanced rapidly. About W.eIl Water: A local reader of The News-Reiord has resolved to'. become a'poet.and sends the follow- ing: - I. Life is real, life is earnest, But it might be more sublime, If a man were not kept busy Dodging microbes all the time. Rev. T. W. Cosens of Selwood has been appointed pastor ,of the Walton circuit 'Methodist churches. He is one of the most promising young ministers in the conference' A man in Wingham kept Sunday last in a very unbecoming manner,•in fact we don't know but he is liable an a charge of desecrating the Sab- bath. :There is not the slightest ex- cuse for any man papering the walls of ,his house 021 the Lord's day.— Wingliam Advance. The hoopskirt which was so con- fidently predicted early in the spring g has failed to materialize; and the commotion caused by . the announce- ment ,of its 'triumphant return is gradually subsiding. According, to, local fashion authorities there is not much probability that this unbecom- ing device will appear at an early day, if at all, and masculine as well as feminine minds that have been wrought up on the subject niay be at rest. The Races: ,Seldom has there been races of any kind more closely con- tested than the several bicycle con- tests ton the driving park last Wed- nesday evening. , .. The first was a two-mile dash ... five entries: W. Doherty 40 seconds,; A. May and W. Yopng 20 and 10 seconds, S. Kitt and J.' Hovey, scratch. Doherty tirade a half -mile spurt and • retired. Kitt's wheel became disabled through a loose nut on the pedal. The actual time made by the three remaining was :Young, 6 54; May 7.06; Hovey 7.151-2. The second was a mile race, Capt. Combe, scratch, A. Ag- new and J. Lindsay, 10 seconds, W P. Spaulding and W. Lowery, 20 se- conds. The mile.was covered by Ag•+ new in 5 minutes, by Combe in 4.25, by Lowery in 4.51, Lindsay and Spaulding being distanced. ' The half mile named green race created a flutter of excitement as the names were called, there were great specs elation as to who would win and pre- dictions galore that the "animal" would throw the various riders. J. W..Riter made a smooth and swim- ming start with 15 seconds and kept the Iead to the finish—time 1.57. H. Stanbury worked hard and made sev- eral determined spurts to overhaul Riter but had to be content with se- cond place—Rime 1.4'1. N. Fair took third place—time 1.52. L. Kennedy did not seem bo get the smooth and rapid start that favored his oppon- ents. The wind whipped his cap off on the first turn, but he remained "in it" to the end and secured fourth place. Mr. McTaggart was satisfied with a fifth place; while he did not make the dust fly like some of the others, he ]sept up a good pace from start to finish. In the free-for-all even start, May won first place in 1.30; Young 1.34; 'Hovey, 1.35; Em- merson fourth, while Doherty and Kitt took fifth position on a tandem. On the whole the races were a com- plete success, and the association is to be congratulated on the substan- tial encouragement received from the citizens of Clinton. A Good Investment: Mr. W. W. Ferran now has on his farm adjoin- ing the town a forty acre apple or- chard consisting of 1,000 trees. The varieties are all well selected and profitable stock. In a very few years, with moderate luck, the in- vestment will prove a paying one for the owner. From The New Era, June 9th, 1893: On Friday morning Mr. R. Fitz- simons' horse took fright and ran a- way, but no damage was done but the breaking of a whiffletree. This is the third time the same horse has run away and the first time it has broke anything. Don't give it so many oats, Robert. Mr. Arthur Knox has sold three acres on the east side of Raglan street to Mr. D. Cantelon; we believe it is Mr. Cantelon's intention to build on the lots at once. An Old Building: Mr. Walton Dodsworth is having part of the Dodsworth block, which is just below the Commercial Hotel on Huron street, pulled down. This block was built by the late Lard John Dods - worth, about 38 years ago. At one time he got a rental of $300 per year for the block. And Still Another: Invitations are out for the marriage of Hattie Lane, who is ono of the many highly es- teemed and sociable young ladies of this place, to Dr, McNally of Tara. The ceremony will take place on the 18th inst. at the residence of Mr. A. J. Holloway. One Goes—Another Comes: Rev. J. Walker ,Shilton, who has been in charge of the Rattenbury street Me- thodist church, Clinton, during the past three years, will be stationed at Walkerton next year. Perhaps as high a compliment as can be paid a Methodist minister is that he wears well, and that he is more highly thought of the third year of his min- istry than the first. The above can be said of Mr. ShiIton.. . Rev. J. W. Holmes, who becomes his succes- sor, has filled the most important charges in the Oonference and is re- garded as one of the ablest men in the ministry. ,Summerhill: At a raising on the farm of Mr. W. Tiplady on Wednes- dayei last week an accident happen- ed which might have, ;had fatal rei sults and by which Mr. Nelson Big - ham had his leg badly crushed. The plate was being raised to its place when the pike pole slipped off and let it free. Mr. •3. J. 'McLaughlin was also on the building and though taking a perilous 'ride on the plate, escaped with a few scratches. Mx. Bigham will be laird up for some time. WHEN Tl7D PRESENT CENTURY WAS YOUNG. Prom The News -Record, June 11th, 1908: There were those who said that Harry Erlber could not carrySouth Huron. A majority of 383 whereas it was 700 the other way when he entered politics, can scarcely be taken to indicate that he is losing strength in the riding. The late Sir Oliver Mowat'a great- est majority was 32. In the last. assembly Premier Whitney had -38 and as a result of Monday's eleetion he will have 69. it was an unpar- alleled victory which has left the Liberal Party disorganized and with- out spirit., Witli the exception of Brussels ev- 017 town and village in the county gave a Conservative majority. God- erich, 'Clinton, Seaforth,• Hensall, Bayfield, Exeter, Blyth, Gorrie and Wingham were all lined up on the side of good government. (East Huron eleeted Musgrove over Currie by a majority. or 171; Centre, Proudfoot won over Porter by a majority of 166; in South Silber won over Kellerman by a majority of 383.) The new ballot is a success. Its absolute secrecy is acknowledged and very few were spoiled. Of course occasionally a voter will vote any way but the right one, as for stance, one man in St. James' ward, Clinton, left the face of the ballot blank and wrote the name';of his candidate across the back of it. Mike Brown sof Huliett remarked on Monday evening: "The people of Ontario have given the Whitney Gov- ernment a three-fifths majority." Mason-Heideman—At 'W'esley par-. sonage, on June 1tOh, by Rev. W. J, Jolliffe, Mary J.; daughter of Mr. Edward Heideman, Exeter, to Wil- liam A. Mason of Clinton. , e From The New Era, June 1lth, 1908: It is Effective: The Business Men's Association has been trying to in- duce merchants to look more closely after their accounts, and an instance occurred the other day showing how effective this has been. A gentle man, whose credit is good for any amount, received a dunner for 10c due with this statement plainly stamped on the face: "Prompt pay- ment requested as I have a draft'to Conservatives Sweep Ontario: Tho result of the Ontario eieetions was a .complete victory. fox', Mr. Whitney, who has eighty-six supporters, a- gainst nineteen Liberals, with one 02 two soots'in dispute. As far as Huron is concerned the result was just what was anticipated. It was thought that Mr. Currie might have a fighting chance in East Huron, but the riding was con- ceded tq the 'Conservatives. In .Cen- tre Huron it was expected that Mr. Proudfoot would be returned, be- cause the riding has a substantial Liberal majority, and Mr. Porter's friends certainly put up a good fight for him, but it is quite evident that a number of Liberals, • and possibly some Conservatives as well, refrain- ed from voting. Mr. Porter's ma- jority in 'Clinton was anti- cipated and was mainly due to the fact of his former re- sidence and popularity here, South Huron was known to be absolutely safe for Mr. I;ilber, and no one could have polled a better vote un- der the circumstances than Mr. Kell Lerman. 'Garnet MOBrien, son of W. 3. Mc - Brien, HulIett, a graduate of the New Era, who has been at Brandon for the past year, is home for a short vacation prior to attending the Linotype school in New York. Gar- net is a good typist and doubtless will succeed as a machine operator. A Storm: About 6.30 on Monday evening a terrific storm swept over this place; the wind with tornado force whipping up trees and strip- ping leaves in showers, while hail and rain fell in torrents. The flag pole and iron cresting on the town hall were torn off, part of the Eva- porator roof was lifted and minor damage done in al] directions. A Now Manager: Mr. D. S. Cluff, late travelling salesman for the Morris Piano Co., Listowel, has been engaged as general manager for the Doherty Organ and Piano 'Co., and will enter on his duties at once. Mr. Cluff is an old Clintonian. having been at one time an employee of the factory, and has had a wide and var- ied experience. He is a thoroughly competent man for the position and it is expected that he will push the business with its old -tine vigor. The Milita Camp: The camp to be held at the Attrill Farm, Goderich, will commence on the 16th, including 4000 men and 500 horses.. . It is expected that a sham battle will be held on the 25th. Sir Frederick Bor- den, minister of Mrhta, will probably inspect the camp sometime, The holding of the camp in Goderieh in- stead of London, as usual, was duo entirely and directly to the efforts of R. Flolmes; ably backed and sup- ported by the local officers. It le estimated that it will mean an ex- penditure of nearly $75,000 directly or indirectly. The Conservatives and Liber'ais joined together in receiving the elee- tion returns on Monday night in the town hall and although the former had every opportunity to "roast" the latter as the returns of the. Conserva- tive victory poured in, it must be ad- mitted.that thy did not make use of; the occasion; the utmost unanimity prevailed and, while the Liberals were naturally: disappointed with the result, they took their medicine.' with good grace. DOINGS IN THE SCOUT WORLD Special radio stations will broad- cast from the World Boy Scout Jam- boree Camp in Hungary this sum- mer. 2,almai Jan, a nephew of King Mo- hammad Navir Shah, has been nam- ed Chief Wolf Cub of the junior Boy Scouts of Afghanistan.' A Dog Laundry The prize for Scout originality in earning camp funds goes to a Min- nesota troop which issued handbills advertising "The Boy Scout Dog Laundry—Dogs Washed at 5 cents per pound." Good business resulted. 4—IfEmO U. S. Catholic Bishops For Scouting A wider participation of Catholics in the Bay Scout Movement in the United States is indicated by the ex- pansion of the Catholic Committee of the Boy Scouts of America into the Bishops' Committee, and the or- ganization of new committees of gest Bargain 1n 11 ; ' ton clergy and laity in the various dioc- eses throughout tha United States. For Scout -Guide Service in Obina Recognizing long and sti11suc-• cessf i leadership pas Boy Scout and Girl Guide commissioners in Tient- sin, China, Medals of Iderit were awarded by the Chief Scout to Mr. and Mrs. Iloward Payne. Afghan Scouts Entertain the King The recently organized Scouts of Afghanistan already are rendering public service on national holidays. Recently they gave a display .of first aid, fire -brigade work, camp and pioneering before the King and his cabinet and .the diplomatic .corps. Scouts Find a Lost Woman A night search of the suburb for- a missing woman was the unexpected job promptly organized and tarried' out by St. George's Scout Troop of Saint John, N. B. In less than two, hours a Snout's flashlight located the dazed woman huddled up in a corner of an old underground powder maga- zine of Fort Dufferin. BUT DON'T ASIC THE WIFE Once every week everyman should sit down in a big chair, cross his logs and make himself as comfort able as possible, and for an hour calmly think about himself, says At- chison Globe. He should enquire a- bout his disposition and how to im- prove it; he should analyze his relig- ion and if he has any desire to bo steadfast in it; he should consider his business and figure out methods of reducing expenses without impair- ing service, he should ask himself whether or not he is doing the best possible by his employes and neigh- bors; he should investigate his citi- zenship and deal frankly with him- self while considering it; and finally he should bluntly ask himself if he isn't the most unreasonable and most grouchy man in the world while he is in his own home.—Exchange. The advertisements are printed for your convenience. They inform and save your time, energy and money. Because an overwhelming majority of homes in the Clinton Community "just can't get along without The News -Record," The Clinton News -Record ranks high as a real Household Nec- essity. More than that, at the low subscription rate of $1.50 a year, or five cents a single copy, The Clinton News -Record is a bargain. C C will buy only one of these things: A package of chewing gum - - one cigar - - a cup of coffee - a candy bar - - a hot dog - - the tax on one and two-thirds cheques - - ten minutes (more or less) at a movie - - three aspirins for a headache - - a package of lifesavers - - • al ll:ost enough stamps to n ail two letters. (Some of these are bargains, some are not) invested in h copy of The News -Record (3 cents when paid by the year) will do all of these: Keep you in touch with the happenings of the Clinton Conmiu unity - - bring you the messages and pock- etbook news of Clinton's stores and business in- stitutions, with opportunities of saving money - - tell you about your church, your school, your lodge, your club, your neighbors and friends, your- self, give you a share in a home enterprize devot- ed to the good of your community. 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