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meee: weciliveay F { E HAILEYBURIAN Vol. 27; No. 26. HAILEYBURY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1931 Subscription Rate: $2.00 per yeat Te Rebuild Dam at Foot of Lake in Near Future Not Officially Announced, But ' News Is Reliable; Will Raise Lake Level Reports from a reliable source this week are to the effect that a decision to rebuild the dam at the lower end of Lake Temis- kaming, which collapsed this summer, has been arrived at by the Department of Public Works at Ottawa. This dam is on the Quebec side, where one branch of the Ottawa River leaves the lake, and was built for power purposes. By its use Lake Tem- iskaming was made a reservoir for a large amount of water to be stored for the winter season, when the levels in both lakes and streams are naturally low. When the dam went out in the summer the lake level drop- ped about eight feet, leaving the shores of the lake in much the same condition as in the earty days. As far as Haileybury is concerned, it was an improve- ment to the beach, leaving fine stretches of sand along the shore at different points, but in other places the receding of the waters caused considerable inconvent- ence and in some cases damage. The town of Ville Marie had been requesting the rebuilding of the dam, pointing out that navigation on the lake was being Seriously interfered with and that the low water was detrimental in the case of communities drawing their water supply from that source. There was also the power situa- tion to be cofsidered and the mill at South Temiskaming was being inconvenienced through the low water, as their facilities for elevating the timber from the lake had been put in to reach only the higher level. All these factors, taken to- gether with the need of provid- ing all the employment possible during the depression, have in- fluenced the department to the extent that the dam will be re- built. The fall and winter months are the most suitable for works of this kind and, while no official announcement appears to have been made, it is understood that there will be a fairly early start made on the project. News reaching Haileybury this morning is to the effect that a start is to be made on a rock fill on the Ontario side of the river. Jos. Isherwood, local contractor, has been appointed to attend to this and will go down to the site immediately with a few men from here. He could not con- firm the news that the whole pro- ject will be carried through this winter. ees Miss Reta Burns, formerly of Haileybury, was among a class of graduate nurses who received their diplomas at St. Mary's Hos- pital, Timmins, on Sunday, Sep- tember 20th. NEW PRIMATE The Most Reverend C. L. Worrell Archbishop of Nova Scotia, who has been elected Primate of the Church of England in Canada at the meeting of the General Synod in Toronto. ROTARIANS GENEROUS WHEN FUNDS REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT An example of the generosity of the local Rotary Club, when funds are required for anything that is for the general benefit of the public, their prompt action on Monday of this week, when the members present voted the sum of $100 to the Pub- and $40 to- wards providing equipment for was seen in lic Library Board the physical training classes con- ducted by Mr. B. W. Hartley. Mr. R. H. Unwin, a f the Club and secretary of the library needed a large amount before the end of the year, he said, and Mr. Hartley, who gives his time freely to the work of training the boys and girls in the classes, was hampered by the lack of certain equipment. This was all that was required and the Club voted the money. member of Minister of Health Hon. W. J. P. 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Drug Store PHONE 58 HAILEYBURY Plan to Spend $20,000 on New Town Water System Will Lay Pipe From Constance Lake and Develop Springs Near Reservoir; Government Will Contribute Half of Amount and Work Will Be Approval by the provincial gov- ernment of the town's proposed new water supply has brought the town council to a decision to go ahead with the laying of a pipe line from Constance Lake to the present reservoir and the further development of some of the springs on the hill to the west of the town. An expenditure of $20,000, of which the government will contribute one-half under the unemployment scheme has been approved and notification has been received from Mr. J. A. Ellis, under whose direction the measures for public works come. This approval was received by the mayor late last week. Mayor Hamilton said this week that as soon as plans could be completed the work would be commenced. The biggest under- taking is the laying of the pipe line from the lake to the reser- voir, a distance of more than a mile, which will have to be tren- ched to a sufficient depth to avoid frost. There will also bea short dam to build at the lake in order to raise the water to its level previous to the deepening of the outlet which was done ear- ly this summer during the mea- sures taken to ascertain the quantity of water that was avail- able there. The mayor estimates that this whole project can be completed for considerably less than the $20,000 which is being provided, but it is the intention to also connect up several of the springs with the reservoir as an additional supply. This water project has been mooted for some time by various councils and it has been general- ly recognized that when a supply can be secured in this way it will mean a great saving in the ex- Relief Measure penses of the town. The pump- ing of water by electricity has always been a big item in the year's expenditure and the neces- sity of keeping the filters going and the chlorination of the wa- ter add considerably. Laboratory tests of the waters in both Constance Lake and the springs on the hill have shown that the proposed new supply will be pure and the former is just about as soft as the lake water that we have been accustomed to for so many years. That from the springs is harder, but it is not considered that there will be enough from that source to make any appreciable difference in washing operations. With the expenditure of $20,000 during the fall and early winter months, it is felt by the town council that any unemploy- ed men here will be given a good chance to get through the winter comfortably. Labor will consti- tute the greater part of the ex- pense in connection with the project and the indebtedness to be incurred by the town, one- half of the total amount, will not add seriously to the present obli- gations. Just how soon work could be commenced on the pro- ject, or what part would be un- dertaken first, Mayor Hamilton was not prepared to say this week. He intimated, however, that there would be no unneces- sary delay. Just as soon as plans are completed a start will be made. The nature of the work is such that it can be carried on in the cold weather to fairly good ad- vantage and a large part of it will consist of unskilled labor in the trenching, etc., that will be necessary. 'Holds Burglars | With Rifle Till Police Arrive Mounts Guard Over Neighbor's House When Thieves Enter After Breaking Lock Joseph Thomas, Firstbrook Township farmer, was respon- sible for the arrest of two thieves who broke into the un- occupied house of a neighbor, J. L. McBrayne, on Sunday night last, when he armed himself with a rifle and mounted guard over the burglars until the police, no- tified by telephone from his home arrived and took the two in charge. They are Jack Forsythe and Robt. Skinner, of New Lis- keard, aged about 21 and 17 re- spectively. Mr. McBrayne's house in that section, which is near Spring Lake, is not occupied by him con- tinuously, but he keeps a certain amount of furniture and some food supplies there for the time when he goes to work on the farm. On Sunday he visited the place and found that the house had been broken into. He put a new lock on the door and asked Mr. Thomas to keep a watch over the premises. That evening Thomas went to the house and saw the new lock had been smashed and that there was someone inside. He got his rifle and 'at once had Mr. Mc- Brayne notified by phone, who in turn called up Provincial Con- stable Allsopp here. With an of- ficer from headquarters at Cobalt the constable went with all speed to the scene, finding i+ -~mewhat difficult to get over the rough road in that section in the dead of night. When the police ar- rived, Mr. Thomas had the two safely under guard and the ar- rests were made without difficul- ty. It was found that they had been attempting to get away with the provisions stored in the house. The accused men were brought to Haileybury and lodged in the district jail to await their ap- pearance before Magistrate At- kinson in police court here Charges Follow Motor Crashes on Week-End Both Drivers Summoned in One Case; Another to Appear in North Bay Court Two automobile crashes, in which no one was seriously in- jured, occurred in the district over the week-end and will have their sequels in police court here tomorrow and at North Bay later on, when three men will be charged with reckless driving as the result. Russell Cook, who it is charged was at fault in a collision on the Ferguson Highway with Thos. Cooper, of Temagami, will have to answer to his charge in police court at North Bay, as the scene of the crash is in Nipissing Dist- rict. It is alleged that he attempted to turn out to the left to avoid the collision, when he feared that by turning to the right he would be thrown into a pile of rocks at the side of the road. In the re- sulting crash, Cooper was thrown from his car and suffered a cut hand and injuries 'to his side, which were believed not to be serious. This crash occurred at noon on Saturday during the rain. Both cars were badly wrecked. In the other case Isador Lacha- pelle, of North Cobalt, was driy- ing south on the highway above Moore's Cove, when he met R. Cameron, of Cobalt, going north at 1 a.m. on Monday. At least one of the vehicles was on the wrong side of the road, according to Motorcycle Officer Allsopp, who was called to investigate, and the circumstances were such that the officer will press a charge of reckless driving against both men. The cars were only slightly damaged and neither of the drivers was hurt. en Six alleged Communists in Kirkland Lake, were sent to jail for two months for their part in a riot which took place there on September 8th. ELECTED PRESIDENT General Jan Smuts, famous South African statesman, who was el- ected President of the British Association for the Advance- ment of Science at the annual meeting in London. Big Meeting of Rebekah Lodges Here Yesterday Members From Five Points Join In School of Instruction for the District Members of the five Rebekah Lodges of the 1.0.0.F., to the number of over 100, met in the Oddfellows' Temple here yester- day for their fifth annual school of instruction, when Mrs. Ester- brook, of Toronto, a Past Presi- dent of the Rebekah Assembly, and Mrs. Deering, of Kirkland Lake, District Deputy President, were guests of the Northern members. The first named lady is the instructress for the prov- ince and gave the members a great deal of valuable advice in the course of her visit and dur- ing the exemplification of the Rebekah Degree, which was giv- en by a team from Englehart Lodge. Kirkland Lake, Engle- hart, New Liskeard, Haileybury and Cobalt are the Lodges which comprise the district and all were well represented. Afternoon and evening sessions were held, with an interval from 6 to 8 for supper, which was served in the basement of the United Church by the Ladies' Aid. At the evening session a feature of the proceedings was the pre- sentation to Mr. Chas. A. Byam, New Liskeard, a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, of a fe framed picture, a view of the shore of "Lake Temiskaming, as a token of ap- preciation of the Rebekah branch of the Order for the good work he has done in the interests of Oddfellowship over a period of many years. Mr.. Byam has never missed an annual gathering of the Rebekahs of this district and is always ready to lend assis- tance and advice in their councils Following the evening meeting a social time was spent by the gathering and a dance concluded the proceedings, which were thoroughly enjoyed by all pre- sent. Prominent Canadian Passes His Honor Frank Stanfield, who was appointed Lieutenant-Gov- ernor of the Province of Nova Scotia, died suddenly while visit- ing relatives. His death was a great shock to the Maritime Province. Great Bear Lake Will Form Great New Mining Area Gilbert Labine Gives the Rotary Club an Outline of Possi- bilities There The Haileybury Rotary Club, at its regular weekly luncheon on Monday, heard Gilbert Labine, discoverer of the rich mineral de- posits at Great Bear Lake, in the Northwest Territories, tell some- thing of the possibilities of that district and of the reasons which led him to first make the trip into the far north in the never-ending search of the prospector and min- ing man for new fields to con- quer. Mr. Labine first went into the district in 1929 and has spent a good part of the past two sum- mers there in exploring and ex- amining the deposits of silver, copper and the radium-bearing pitchblende on the property of the Eldorado Mines. In 1929, Mr. Labine said, min- ing men were casting about fora likely looking field and with the meagre information available about the Great Bear Lake dist- rict, he decided on that séction as the most promising. He went to the area, travelling by plane from Winnipeg and, after look- ing over the country from the air, picked on the most promis- ing section of the country sur- rounding the lake. In the sum- mer of 1930 he went back and, with one companion, covered the section between the Camsell River and McTavish Arm, mak- ing a discovery near the latter point. r The speaker did not go into any detail as to the property held by the company, but he did stress the fact that the silver discover- ies were equally as rich and of a great deal larger extent that had ever been found in the Cobalt / area/ He also stated that the pitchblende deposits were the biggest on the continent. Great Bear Lake had never been thoroughly mapped, Mr. Labine said, but it covered roughly 12,000 square miles. It is a beautiful body of clear water surrounded by hilly country, but with the cliffs not exceptionally high, he said. There is trout in abundance in the lake, and they could be caught at any time with a hook and line. Several other kinds of fish wer€ available to the net fisherman and it is a great country for game as well. Mr. Labine was the second prospector to reach Great Bear Lake, he said, and the first Cana- dian to reach the district, an American having been there just a day or two ahead of him in 1929. As an example of how things have changed in the past two years, he stated that on the day before he left to come out the last time 15 planes had land- ed and took off from the lake near his camp. The speaker said there was no doubt but that a great new min- ing area was in the making in the Great Bear Lake country. It would in time change the map of Canada in regard to the industry and he was thankful to have had a part in the discovery and open- ing up of the important new sec- tion of the Dominion. The government was well a- ware of the importance of the (Continued on Page'S) --_-->--_--_--_ The Week's Weather . Week ending Wed., Sept. 30 Max. Min. (hugsdays =e 589 143 Birr digs oe oS 60 35 Satirdarys sess 53 48 Sundayae ss == eee GP) =. ye Monday 2 see 644 37 (iitesday =e 62--=. 30 Wednesday, ssa 71. 49 Precipitation for week_ .63" Total precipitation during the ~ month of September was 4.94 in., as compaeed with 4.22 in. in 1930. The highest temperature regis- tered was 92 and the lowest 35, as against a high of 82 and a low of 32 in September, 1930. Northern Ontario-- Moderate westerly winds fair today and on Friday, not much change in tem- perature. pirates: