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7 : H ug ay, an. McGillivray: R. 299 Ja Vol. 28; -No. 22 HAILEYBURY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPT. 1, 1932 Subscription Rate: $2.00 per yeat More Rain on Tuesday Than in Whole Month Last Year Downpours Bring Climax to Wet Month and Outdo Record for 1930; Railways, Highways an in Thornloe District; Rain which beat down with ter- tific force swept over the district in a succession of storms on Tuesday, doing considerable dam- age to field products, impeding traffic on both railway and high- ways, and, in volume, outdoing in 12 hours the entire precipita- tion for the month of August, 1931. The downpours were the climax to a month in which a number of heavy rainstorms were recorded. The district between New Lis- keard and Englehart appear to have been the worst sufferer, re- ports from that section which reached here in the course of yesterday indicated. On the T. & N.O. main line, a series of wash- outs occurred south of Thornloe, trains being held up for some time as a result, while farmers in that area reported loss to their standing and harvested crops. According to the official figures of James Reavell, who keeps the weather records at Haileybury, 1.41 inches of rain fell in the 12 hours ending eight o'clock Tues- day night, and this precipitation brought the month's total to 8.29 inches. A year ago, the corres- ponding figure for August was 1.30 inches. In 1930, considered a wet year, the total was 4.17 in. So heavy was the rainfall in the Thornloe section that large boulders on the railway right-of- way were washed completely out and carried yards by the violence of the elements. The gravel on top disappeared in the storm. Gangs of section men were at work repairing the damage, prop- ping up the track as a temporary measure, it was Stated. Trains were held up, No. 47, northbound with many teachers returning to their schools, being delayed about two and a half hours, and the af- ternoon local about an _ hour. FreightS "were kept back longer. A Kapuskasing resident who motored through from his home town to Cobalt during Tuesday night reported on arrival in Co- balt that there had been trouble on the road due to rain. Creeks had swollen up beyond their normal bounds, culverts had gone out in places, and at one point a slight detour was necessary. He had found, he declared, conditions worst in this respect in the Thornloe area, where apparently the full force of the storm was felt. According to this traveller, the fields were under water, the road awash in places, and crops of grain and vegetables had suffered from flooding. At one place, he had noticed where a fence had been carried away in the swirling waters of a creek. The effects of the rain were visible after leaving Matheson for the south, and heavy fog had been experien- ced in some sections along the road. Misses Helen Gordon and Mar- garet Dunbar left on Tuesday evening for a visit to Ottawa. d Farms Suffer Damage; Bad Grain Fields Flooded SUCCEEDS KREUGER Bjorn Prytz, Stockholm industrial- ist,, who has been selected by cre- ditor concerns to be president of the Reconstruction of the Swedish Match Company, of which the late He will attempt to settle up affairs of the concern which was the largest of its kind in the world before Kreuger's suicide bar- International Ivar Kreuger was head. the ed its straits. 'Honor Memory of Brethren in Oddfellowship Decoartion Day Service Held by Haileybury Lodge of Three Links "These moments are all mem- ories; I have come to speak with lips that rather should he dumb," quoted Charles A. Byam, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, I1.0.0.F., when he addressed MHaileybury and district Oddfellows on Sunday afternoon last at the annual Dec- joration Day services of Hailey- |bury Lodge No. 364. The breth- ren had assembled in the lodge room on Broadway Street, where the local members were |joined by several from Cobalt |Lodge, and proceeded to the old |cemetery, where they formed a |circle around the plot maintained by the Order here, for the cere- }monies. 3ro. R. H. Dods, Noble Grand, opened the service and was fol- lowed by Bro T. W. Curry, P.G,, as Chaplain, who recited the pray- er laid down in the ritual for the occasion. The service included the singing of the hymns, "O God Our Help in Ages Past," "Rock of Ages," and "Jesu, Lover of My Soul." Bro. Byam's address, one by Rev. T. E. McAllister, of Co- balt, a ritualistic address by Bro. A: A. Andrews, P.G,, a' silent prayer for the brethren who died on active service in the great war and the sounding of the Last (Continued on Page 5) | IS ALL THE YEAR All Styles and Sizes In Stock Films and Supplies PRINTING FERGUSON AVENUE KNECHTEL'S DRUG STORE HAILEYBURY Relief Question Main Object for Special Meeting Town . Council Determined Hold Expenditures Down To Minimum to The question of relief for the unemployed was the reason for a special meeting of the Hailey- bury town council on Monday night, when all the members were present, and the whole mat- ter discussed at length from all angles without arriving at any definite decision as to the steps to be taken when the situation becomes acute with the approach of winter. The council will meet again next week and go further into the question, as it was felt that there would be a_ serious problem to be faced this winter. Mayor Hamilton told the meet- ing that the scheme for gather- ing a supply of wood had not proved as great a success as was anticipated and, although a con- siderable quantity had been gath- ered, the cost had been too high. It was stated that there was ample opportunity ror each head of a family to get his own wood, and this will be left to the indi- vidual. A good many men who are out of work are now getting in their winter's supply from driftwood along the lake and, through the offices of Wm. C. Inch, permission has been secur- ed from the Department of Lands and Forests to cut wood on Crown Lands on the West Road, the locatio nspecified being a portion of Lot 10, Con. 4, First- brook. A plan was suggested whereby men who require relief would be given work on the streets whilé the weather is suitable for ditch- ing, etc. This would entail pay- ment in goods, and will probably be put into force later. Assur- ance was given that the proposi- tion of relief to be paid by the governments was 80 per cent. in districts, but the town will have to regulate the aniount' accord- ing to its own finances, which it was stated are getting low. A limited sum only can be devoted to the purpose. It was brought to the attention of the council that there was at least one man who had refused employment because he was getting relief from the town and I. A. Luscumb, of the unemptoy- ed men's committee, who was present at the meeting, asked for his name. Councillor Flem- ing, who had reported the case, had not his name but promised to secure it. Taking into consideration the whole circumstances, and with a view to eliminating any unneces- sary outlay on the part of the town, it was decided that relief expenditures would be kept down to an absolute minimum, in order that "no one would be encourag- ed to depend on relief." There was some discussion at the meeting oyer the new water supply and Councillor Fleming stated that the level of Constance Lake was rising steadily since the rains commenced. At the present time, he said, there was sufficient water for the town coming in from the springs which have been tapped and piped into the reseryoir, but no date was suggested when the whole new system might be put into use. Mayor Hamilton told the meet- ing that there was a possibility of selling the large grader which has not been used for a consider- able period, and the council fixed a price-of $100 for the machine. eee Gets Permanent Appointment as Haileybury Express Agent W. S. bradley, who for several years past has been express mes- senger in Haileybury, was noti- fied yesterday that he has been appointed as permanent agent for the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Express Com- panies He has been in charge as relieving agent for the past two months, since the former agent, Mr. Barker, resigned to go to Barrie where he has gone into the nursery business. Mr. Bradley is thoroughly familiar with the express business, being an old employee of the compan- ies, and will ensure a satisfactory service in Haileybury. Repercussion of Guigues Robbery on Ontario Side Loss of $300 in Goods and Cash Reported; Truck Driver is Questioned Investigation into a robbery reported last week in Guigues, in which goods and money to the estimated amount of $300 were taken from the store and post- office there, spread into Ontario asa result of information sent out from across the lake, but al- though a suspect was questioned for whom it later developed a warrant had been issued in Que- bec, no developments followed. This man, whose name is given as James Ireland, of Vankleek Hill, was interviewed by both Inspector F. B. Creasy, at district headquarters in Haileybury of the provincial police, and by Con- stable H. Allsopp, and the latter officer also had searched both the truck and a touring car in which Ireland and members of his party had been visiting in this district on business. Ireland left for North Bay and home about noon o nTuesday, and soon after Pro- vincial Officer Lafreniere of Ville Marie, arrived to make enquiries, it being learned then for the first time that a warrant was out. Ireland, however, had given what appeared a satisfactory ex- planation of his movements to the police, and Constable Allsopp, in his search, had found no traces of any stolen goods answering the description sent out from Guigues. The man disclaimed all knowledge of the robbery, refer- red the police to the mayor at Vankleek Hill for his character and declared another truck, simi- lar to his own, had been seen in the same district. The Quebec officer said Ireland had been in Lorrainville on a certain date and had sold a man there seventy pounds of tobacco. Taken from the store were syit$ of men's clothing in number five or six, shirts, a pair of boots, gloves, sweaters, perfume, a small case of cutlery, a toilet set, bedspreads, cigarettes and other articles, together with $14.60 be- longing to the post office. A full list of the missing articles is be- ing furnished the provincial po- lice on this side. The Quebec police intimated suspicion had fallen on Ireland, and they got in communication with Chief Mil- ler at New Liskeard, and with the provincial police in Hailey- bury. Enquiry was made and Ireland traced, but it was not until after he had gone south that first news 'of the warrant was made known in Haileybury, it is stated. Con- stable Allsopp had stopped the party on Monday, and the fol- lowing day further investigation was made, this time with Ireland being questioned at district head- quarters. He stated, it is said, he had been in the north taking or- ders for tobacco. The touring car, it is stated, had gone on north, while Ireland himself had turned for home With him were a son and two other men, it is stated. Previously, other enquiry had been made, and Ireland had been traced to Earlton. It is stated that, on his return trip from there, the company left the main road to travel through Milberta and down to Uno Park on Tues- day, an itinerary that rather puz- zled the police after they had heard of his reported movements. Officer Lefreniere, it is under- stood, is getting in touch with the police at Vankleek Hill, and did not take advantage of the offer of the Ontario police officers to have the truck stopped at North Bay. Will Hold Big Shriners' Ball at Iroquois Falls This Month aes aa On September 16th a monster Shriners' Ball will be held in Iroqugis Falls, the event being arranged to coincide with a visit to the North of members of Ra- meses Temple, Toronto, for the conferring of the Order on a class of candidates in Timmins. Prep- arations are now being made for the visit of the Nobles, the chief social event being the ball. At this a 15-piece orchestra from Toronto will provide the music. RAINBOW'S END Tired of humdrum, business rou- tine, Claude A. Wells, former man- ager of large Chicago organization, turned his bac kon desks and di- rectors' dinners, and went to Mon- tana in search of gold. Wells said that he has wanted to dig gold ever since his boyhood and now his dream has come true." Had Good View of Sun's Eclipse in This Section District is Favored With Clear Sky for Phenomenon Yes- terday Afternoon Residents of this district were favored with a clear sky during the greater part of the duration of the eclipse of the sun yester- day and all had a splendid oppor- tunity to observe the phenome- non. At about 2.15 p.m. the sha- dow of the moon came into view on the surface of the sun and for well on towards two hours it was still visible, though growing gra- dually smaller. For a short per- iod during the first part of the eclipse there were a few clouds which obscured the view, but this only intensified the interest. At the heights of the eclipse about 90 per cent. of the sun's surface was covered with the shadow. Various means were taken to enable observers to secure a good view of the eclipse. Smoked glasses, overdeveloped photogra- phic film, sun goggles, etc., were called into use, as even at the greatest point it was impossible to view it with the naked eye. Some people had special eye shields, made for the purpose, and these proved an improvement over the improvised ones, but everyone had an opportunity of seeing the eclipse, the first to be visible since 1930. While the sun was in the sha- dow there was a distinct lessen- ing of its light, scarcely compare able to twilight, but rather giving the same impression as that giv- en by a dense smoke from forest fires. Inside the buildings this as most noticeable, and in some s lights were required, but outside there was no inconveni- ence from this cause. On the whole there was consid- erable interest shown in the event and it appeared as though nobody overlooked the opportun- ity for witnessing an interesting phenomenon. SURPLUS VEGETABLES WOULD PROVE HELP TO THOSE IN DISTRESS A member of the town council that the committee handling re- lief matters here would welcome donations of vegetables from those who find that they have a surplus. There are some people who have no gardens and who are in need at the present time who would benefit greatly by any do- nations that are made. Those who have anything to spare are asked to notify the town clerk asks The Haileyburian to state|! One Hundred Men Employed on Extension of West Road Accommodated in Two Camps and Work Extends Over Several Miles; Will be Completed this Fall if Weather Favorable; Camp Conditions Good; Men Work in Relays With over one hundred men working in periods of one month the job of extending the West Road from Haileybury to the Montreal River is being carried on steadily, and if weather condi- tions are at all favorable, will be completed this fall, according to W. R. Thompson, Superintendent of Highway Construction, who this week took the press for a trip over the new road anda visit to the camps, which have been established at two points on the stretch of road being built. The trip included a drive from Hail- eybury to the end of the complet- ed portion of the new road, a walk from there to within about two miles of the'river, and lunch at one of the camps. At each camp there are accom- modations for 48 workers, besides the camp staff which includes a cook and his helpers, the foreman a timekeeper, blacksmith, etc. The men are housed in tents with board walls, each of which is 14x 16 feet and accommodates eight men. Iron bunks, springs, mat- tresses and plenty of blankets make the living conditions very satisfactory for the summer months and, while the wages are not high and the men only secure one month's employment at a stretch, the whole has been a great help in a time when em» ployment has been all too searce. The working day is eight hours and the board is good, and the men generally consider them- selves lucky to have the work. While the men only work for one month and then must lay off for a month, it is not the practice to take on a whole new crew at one time. Each Saturday a num- ber are laid off and ftheir_nlaces taken by others in order that no undue interference with the or- ganization may result. Only a very few mén, foreman, one or two timbermen and the staff men at the camps are employed stea- dily. The work on the new road has changed the whole aspect of the district affected. Whereas most of us recollect the West Road at the point where it reaches the sawmill formerly operated by S. Norfolk as a mere trail through the-woods, it now extends for some miles as a graded road of the regulation width, running straight as far as the eye can reach. The country to the west of the former end of the road is varied in character, in some places muskeg has been encoun- tered while in others it is quite stony and at the tops of some of the hills the roadway is right down on the bed rock, There is considerable timber. along the right-of-way, running mostly to spruce, with a few pines that have been left after the early lumbering operations, and plenty of large birch and poplar, ideal for firewood. In fact a good many of the men employed on the road work have cut a supply of wood along the right of way in the evenings and are arranging to have it hauled home for the winter. Men from Haileybury, Cobalt and North Cobalt are employed, together with a number from the farms along the route. There are also a number of teams used in the grading operations and in ad- dition there are a few men work- ing along the road nearer Hailey- bury, which is being kept in much better shape than before. (Continued from Page 1) en | The Week's Weather Week ending August 31st: Gihansday =a saasee 76 ~=660 Nridaya:s-29 st oo 7h © Stes Saturday ee == Sig O20) Diind ayia ee 753% 56 Monday 25=2- se se 781851 Muesday, === aes 68.) 54 Wednesday. === 2225 89 . 64 Precipitation for week, 3.43" 2 High\ wind=--===se= 18 m.p:h. in Sup-° oN § g a q q | y =) , a 1 |] | | ad 7 9 |