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V ,,. _ .._«-A v ¢ _ .. _ lpunishing the guilty men. “we. I“: â€": -:.:.~. MARCH 1914 CHEESE Effie Jcnefon Jens yaaettc. , FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1914‘. Printing Press, Finance. From Toronto Saturday Night. 7: L. “4;.” A: 2‘!‘£‘J€>‘. 7“ 1‘: C“! \ ’91‘7': - 3‘333’3L12‘91I- 2:331‘72375‘7 ‘\'\-’-"’5'J3H7v£‘5' .L;-‘(rfl.“.:'.'.~:. here a most corrupt and disgraceful state of affairs which may go far to account for the impossibility of run- ning GovernmEnt institutions on a business basis. But paying money for services which were never performed, and nev- er could have been performed by the Bill and Dan from increasing the C. N. R. capitalization from $77,000,000 to $177,000,000 or $277,000,000, or any other old' figure they have a mind to, without special leave of Parliament. Great thing this printing press finance. - - And in the inter-Val Sir William, who is the blue ribbon borrower, is after all‘the remaining loose change that may have stuck to the Ottawa till since last he visited it. Naturally there is not as much there as he The printing press is proving itself had hoped. W'ith Sam Hughes build- ‘invaluable to the modern financier, ing drill halls, and others building Indeed, it is hard to say how some of Hudson’s Bay railways and the like, them Would get along without one of the treasury resembles a crumpled op- them handy on the premises. About a year ago the Federal Clevermnent was generous enough to pass over to the Canadian Northern Railway mag- nates several millions of dollars, und these magnates, with a sudden burst of generosity, handed back to the Government seven millions of common stock in the Canadian Northern Rail- ,way. As noted at the'timc, the stools, 'had no particular market value, but as there was only seventy millions of it, all told, we took a cheery-view of theisituation and hoped for the best. It now develops, however, that Sir William and Sir Donald did not for- get their characteristic thrift, for no sooner had they passed over into the safe keeping of the Government this seven millions 'of stock than they lit for home, set the press going and on to the capital. So it wasthat the C. N. It, started out its Ottawa nego- tiations with a‘c'ommon stock capital- ization of $70,000,000 and wound up with $77,000.000. ' busying themselves with the problem as to how they are going to prevent recipients, appears to have been a. common practice. The variety of arti- cles which seem to have been paid for out of the Government funds would make a. laughablélistâ€"if the whole sickening all’air were not so grave. We find among them .a special train to. a Liberal meeting, photographs of officials and theiif’familics, flowers for the ehristening of the fthessieButler,” meals at hotels liquidated by listing the hotel-keepers as "laborers," fune- ral wreaths, cooking for the picnics held on the “ Bessie Butler ”â€"â€"â€"a ship destined -, to rival .in- notoriety the “Minnie. l .”â€"groceries and drinks for these picnics, a verandah for one lucky lady, and pay as “ l uborer ” for two others. If popular Government cannot be stripped of this sort .of thing, it bids fair to prove a failure in the end. The type of man who thinks of the public purse as a fair object for private plunder, must be kept sternly at so safe a distance that he' cannot carry his subversive and, sinister theories in- to practice. When. cases of this sort of loose looting are discovered, the men responsible for them must be punished to the limit of the law. The Government new has its. report, fur- nished by its own Commissioner; and all honest men will look to it to take such action as the. facts may justify. promptly, fearlesm and without favor to any- . . The political party, under whose protection such practices occurred, cannot escape blame._ The. best that its leaders can do new is. to assist in There should be a unanimous demand by Parliament for the application of the law with the uttermost rigor. The Trent Canal Scandal. From the Montreal Stars; A most unsavory mess. seems. to have been uncovered at Peterboro’ in con-. nection with the not unknown Trent Valley Canal. The summary of the report of Mr. J. Howard Ferguson, the investigating Commissioner, which . has been furnished to the press, makes amazing reading._ Ecrhaps the most startling fact disclosed is the state merit of Superintendent McClellan that, when he went to take charge of the Canal, he was told by Hon. J. R. S rattonâ€"auother name not unknown to fameâ€"that there should be an elec- tion fund of from five to seven thou- sand dollars a year, from the Canal of- fice. If such a statement wc-re'made to t he Superintendent of a Govern- ment Canal by an influential Liberal politician and if the Superintendent printed seven millions more, adding it , Now our lawmakers in Ottawa. are. era hat. Of course, it still contains that seven millions of C. N. R. com- mon, but Sir \Villiam doesn’t want that. But here is an idea ;â€"why not pass that chunk of scrip over to the Hon. Sam and let him go as far as he. likes with his war preparations? And if the Hon. Colonel should find him- self ‘running short, he might prevail upon these railway builders to print a few more millions for his special use. Should be Well Attended. The meeting to be addressed by Mayor R. M. Baal and Mr. E. J. Johnson Of Lindsay in Dickson’s hall on the evening of Friday next, 27th5 March inst., should be well attended. Socialism has been for years a liVe issue in some of the older countries, notably in Germany, where there is a very large representation of Social- ists in the Reichstag. Every election in the United States shows a great incl-casein the Socialist vote, and it is only a question of a short time until the Democrats and Republicans will be forced to combine in an effort to defeat the Socialists. The movement is making rapid growth in Canada, and everyone should be as well inform- ed as possible on the suuject, The addresses of Mayor Bea] and Mr. Johnson are sure to} be very interest- ing, and a large attendance is looked for. No charge for admission and no collection. The chair will be occupied by Mr. A. Tiers, Reeve of Fenelon ‘Falls. ' Speaking Commences at 7.30- sharp. ' Big Display of Implements An unusually busy scene was witness- ed Friday last, the occasion being the ry. sold by W. '1'. Robson. Four carsl were required to transport these ma- chines from the International Harvester Company's factory in Hamilton to Mr. Robson's warehouse. Fifty teams driven by representative farmers from. the townships of Fenelon, Verulam and Somerville were loaded with the various machines purchased by each customer, and after dinner provided by Mr. Rob- son aud the Company at the hotels, had been partaken of, the teams were group- ed in front of Mr. Robson's shop and a photo of the gathering taken by Mr. Stanton. The machines consisted of binders, mowers, rakes, driils, barrows, cultivators, waggons, etcetera, and were only a portion of those actually sold by Mr. Robson, as a number of his customers were unvoidably prevented from coming out to the delivery. While Mr. Robson has been well known as engaged in the implement business for a- number of years, 'it was quite a revelation to our townspeople to learn from this demonstration that his business has reached. such magnitude. 1 at isamatteeof- gratification that Mr. Robson has attained this success in business, the volume of his trade being equal to, if not greater than, any imple- ment dealer in Victoria County. Con- . Isideratiou for, and courteous treatment of his customers, together with an un- sparing energy and devotion to business coupled with the able assistance. of his brother Lithgow, has, enabled him to accomplish. this. There was present at the, delivery on behalf of the International Harvester Company, F. E. Breckenridge, Sales Manager, and his Assistant A. S. Allen from Hamilton, and P. J. Mulvihill and Mr. Waugh of l’eterborough, Blockman and Salesman respectively for' this,.dis- trict. ' r a... S. A... LANTERN SERVICE Capt. Cranwell of Lindsay will give a beautiful Lantern Service entitled “The Life of Christ" in the 8-. A. Hall on the evening of Monday, March 23rd, Refreshments will be served. Admis- acted upon it, as he says, we have glen, Adults 15c. 21'": v:.a:..<.:-- wax-0‘ .. PRESENTA'JION AT unrest} ' About seventy fiends and Beighboi‘fl gathered at the boom of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bowhey on Monday evening March ' 9th. to bid ‘them adieu before taking their departure from Verulam to their new home in Lindsay, and also, to pre- sent them'with a beautiful mantle clock as a token'of remembrance of their Bethel friends. . Mr. I). McFarland was called on to read the address, as follows; To Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bowhey and family, Bethe] :~ ' life your Bethe] friends and neighbors desire ‘to extend to you our best wishes and to convey to you in some slight measure our feelings of regret and 801" row over your intended departlirc. in the community you will always be re- membered as a good neighbour and a true citizen. You have always had the good of the community at heart and were ever ready to give freely of. your love and sympathy. We, your fellow: Workers in Bethel church, realize how deepa loss we are sustaining. In the church you have been most faithful workers, giving freely of your time and ' talents. For many years you have help» ed our church by using your musical talents in God's service, always cheer- fully and gladly. We will always look back with pleasure upon the )ears you: have spent among us. The influence of you and your family has been uplifting and ennobliug, and now we desirc'to‘ express in tangible form our apprecia- tion of you as a family. We ask you to accept this slight token of our esteem and love. Our best wishes follow you to your new home and we trust that happiness may follow you; you who have learned so well the secret of true happi‘ ness. ‘ ' J. Knox. D. McFarland. On behalf of the friends and neighbors. Signed, Miss Annie Bowhey was also presents ed with a handsome piece of cut glass ' and a silver biscuit jar. Miss ' Bclva Knox read the following address. To Miss Annie Bowhey, Bethol. Dear Friend:â€" We, your many friends and companions at Bethe), desire to extend to you Our best wishes and to express in some small measure our feelâ€" ing of loss over your departure. You 11 N: for many years devoted your musi-. cal talent to the work of the church in" connoction with the choir. and as organâ€" ist, so cheerfully‘ that you have won it place in our esteem and gratitude which with one accord we are moved to show in tangible form. Musical talent is a precious gift and there is no more digni- fied use possible for it than in the praise of God. You will never know what comfort has come, what burdens have been lifte;i by the service of song which y- 11 led and inspired through the organ. Our loss is great indeed. “'0. shall miss: ' you not only in our church but in our Sunday School and Epworth League as well. You have been faithful in attend- once and devoted to your Work. You have. used your talents in the noblest- way. In God's service your kindness. and cheerfulness as shown‘in your work , during these years have made it a plea-. sure to be associated with you. We love you for what you are as well as for your work '5 sake. This souvenir . is not a reward for service rendered, but it is a love-gift in which we, your friends and companions annual delivery of McCormick maclnne- at Bcthel, are only too pleased to bear a part to show in some small measure our love to you and our appreciation of your work. We would ask you to accept these slight tokens of our esteem and of our appreciation of the services of the, past. Our best wishes follow you to your new home. ' ’ Signed, Bclva Knox ' Viola Junkin On behalf of the C hurch, Sunday school, and Epworth League. Mr. Bowhey thanked the people for their kind appreciation shown in the. past years, and also for the beautiful; gifts, and gave all a hearty invitation to. visit their home in Lindsay. After he spoke Miss Bowhey thanked the people for their gifts to her. : The evening was spent in music and games and at midnight the ladies served a bountiful lunch, after which all retired home wishing Mr. and Mrs. Bowhey and family much happiness in their new; home. -â€" o-o St. lames‘ Church Lenten Servaces. During the Lenten season the-Rector. of :St. J ames‘ Church will deliver new. i ' mons on the following topics : Sunday, Mgrch 22, Matins, “ Agencies. of Evil.” ; Evensong, “ Repentance." Sunday, March 29, 'Matins, “ Cities of“ Refuge ;” Evensong, “Life in a Look." Sunday, April 5, Palm Sunday, Matins,‘ “ Jerusalem ” ; Evensong, “ The Ending of the Journey." Good Friday, 10.30 a. m., “The Title on the Cross.” Easter Day, April 12th, Matins, “ The, Resurrection ; ” Evensong, “ Answers to, Objections.” ‘ Sunday, April 19th, Matins, “ The Con-. tinnity of Christ’s Life " ; Evensong. ‘ Lights from the Resurrection.” ‘ o-.â€" BASKET SOCIAL "Empire Lodge No. 198, Loyal True, Blues, Fenelon Falls, will hold a basket social in the Orange Hall, on Thursday. March 26th., a good programme will be.‘ provided. Admission 20c. Ladies wit}; baskets free. Lunch provided for those; not buying bask et_s._ 4 ' ‘ ' ' I H" . '_/ l l l 1 ,3. a 4; Jake;- v ’ ' A}. (. . ya 45 «43:5. v. . . ‘ z ." .A f- . ‘r ,,-.. .‘ > r: 'lw,:-:r