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Published every Thursday morningl at the office, Garafraxa Street} Durham, Ontario, by Frank Irwin, Editor and Proprietor. The Chron- icle is mailed ,, to any address in Canada at the rate of $2.00 per year, $1.00 for six months, 50 cents for three months, 25 cents for one month. To any address in the United States of America, $2.50 per year, $1.25 for six months, 65 cents for three months. Foreign sub- scription rates on application. Member Canadian Weekly News- papers Association. __‘ PAGE 4. Whosoever is afraid of submit- ting any question, civil or religious, to the .test of free .discassimg, . is If there is one thing more thant any other that requires a sense of 4 humor coupled with intelligence it is the enforcement of the laws of the land. The law as it is written is intended to guide the citizens. punish those who persist in dis- obedience. but at the same time the law is no excuse”. 13 all very well and good, but if all the laws on our statute books are to be enforced to the letter. then the sooner the most of us are shuttled 011‘ this old terrestrial sphere the better for our- In framing the law it is a neces- sity to make it appear very.strictâ€"â€" on paper; but it is never intended that any law shall become the play- toy of the police force or magis- trates for the purpose of collecting revenue. The lawmakers place the various laws on our statutes in a manner that admits of little argu- ‘:Mf\ ‘n“v nn‘ IlltlllllCL Luuu -.... ....... _ ment. but at the same time. law-en- forcing officials are intended to use their heads. A city policeman has no rule of thumb to go by. and des-l pile the. assertion that everyone should be dealt with equitably. we think no one will dispute us when we say that. a man who disobeys the law intentionally is not entitled to the same consideration as the man who does not comply with some minor regulation for the simple reason that he may be ig- norant of its existence. A week or two ago we reported the fact that Chief Allan had been forced to pay a fine because he in- allvertently crossed over a‘ through 4...,” withmit. SlODDiDS. A few LuJIIJ ...... cent of Um automobile-accidents oc- cur at. busy intersections. NOTES AND COMMENTS There must be something phoney about business when a man is en- couraged to buy a pleasure car on credit and told that his bread or groceries must be cash with order or he cannot_ haw: thefn. Henri Bourassa. in a speech at Vancouver. makes a plea for a United Canada. We are glad to recognize enri’s change of heart. U su-a‘lly thi fiery French-Canadian judging from the past. seems more bent on causing disruptions than cementing friendships. Farming As It Isln’tso much , irl who expresse( . svglpfat y for the .poogl farmer he- cause of his cold Job in harvesting his winter wheat, 18 equal 1n agri- cultural knowledge to the one who expressed a desnre to see afield .o tobacco plugging out. But. the girl who asked which cow gave thelbuf- termilk is entitled to the whoe bakery. And one. damsel on her return from a V'lSlt to the country , :p -1..- A‘vnfi can? 911V- l-ULUL L‘ A. V.- who was asked if she ever saw any- one milk a cow replied: “Oh. ”yes, indeed I have; it just tickled me to death to see uncle jerk twp of the SANE LAW ENFORCEMENT October 20, 192’) HUMAN FLY’S JOB NOT $0 PERILOUS It might seem to the average man that the business of shinning up the steeple of St. James’ or washing the face of the City Hall clock was an occupation involving a consider- able amount. of risk. Indeed, the high wages paid to the human flies who perform these and kindred duties would give color to the im- pression that it is a job that few, men have the hardihood to tackle.‘ But. according to one of the best- known steeplejacks on the contin- ent. Alfred B. Dow, it looks a great deal more dangerous than it is. So glong as a man has iron nerves, a hair-trigger brain, and an utter absence of fear the work of a‘ steeplejack is not particularly oner- ous, nor is it as thrilling, perhaps, 'as diving into the middle of the ocean in an airplane intended for land purposes only. ‘Mr. Dow, in an ,interview with a New ‘York World 'reporter, says that his job does not seem unduly hazardous to him. If it were really dangerous would it have been possible for him to have carried on for 29 years. in the course of which time he has climb- ed more than 14200 steeples. stacks, chimneys and flagpoles in all kinds He points out philosophically that the steeplejack does not really take chances. When a horrorâ€"stricken crowd below sees one of the frater- nity make a leap from his platform and grab at a projection upon the building upon which he is working it may appear that a chance is be~ ing taken. This is misapprehen~ sion; it is merely the steeplejack doing what he can to save himself from instant death. As Mr. Dow says: -"But these instances are just high lights of the way a steeplejack beats that old bogeyâ€"sudden acciw dental death. I've had lightning strike tools from-my hand as I worked on the top of a steeple. Once fumes from a Supposedly dead fire slowly and without my quite realiz- ing what was taking place. made me unconscious on top of a lOOâ€"foot stackâ€"and I lay down on the nar- row top just as everything went black. Another time a maniac cut the ropes that held my chair to the side of a steeple. and I managed to catch hold of the little rusted spikes they (put on every steelee of weather? for the benefit of the jacks, and by the same means to climb down to a window. So it’s no wonder I look upon this sudden death bogey as a wily old galoot with a bagful of tricksâ€"tricks any good man can beat. if he will!” A Steeple Jack’s Philosophy Mr. Dow’s interesting theory is that sudden. accidental death is just like a dogâ€"let it know you are not at'raid of it and it never will hurt you. It may be so with death, but it is not so with dogs. as fear- less peOpIe know who have been bitten by cowardly curs. Mr. Dow takes his chances, but he takes them straight and without. sitting down to calculate how dangerous gthey may be. for, as pointed out earlier. it is by the taking of such chances that death is avoided. not invited. Luck, however, does‘enter into the business now and then, and this is illustrated by what Mr. Dow admits was his closest call. He .was working on a strucnural iron job at? the Jersey Sine Works in Palming- ton, Po.. and several six-inch beams were delivered which were found to be a foot longer than the specifica~ tions required. It was decided to hoist them into place and shorten them there, 150 feet above ground. Dow got them up and spent the morning cutting them. Then he arose and proceeded to wa k along the six-inch beam to the te porary platform and ladders to descend for his lunch. He was half way across when a f gust of wind drove a Shower of ' the steel fillings in his face and 1 eyes. The sudden pain was excruâ€" E ciating. blinding. It was as though ; acid had been poured into his eyes. . There he stood. swaying with ? pain on the narrow steel beam. afraid to move and yet feeling that in a moment he would lose ‘ consciousness. He began to kneel down, though not to pray, conscious that the slightest miscalculation would send him hurtling t0 the ground. Finally he felt the cold edge of the. beam with his knee. Then he threw his arms about it- ~and made an outcry. Loyal com- rades saw his plight and brought him to earth. He was weeks in the hospital before he completely re- covered. One of the most terrible things a Steeple jack has to contend with is cramps. More steeple jacks have met their death as a result of the temporary paralysis brought about by cramps than by any other gause. They must work in .a more r less awkward position, their legs and arms at an involuntary tension. and sometimes when they try to change their position they find themselves powerless to move. There is an especial danger of? cramps when the steeple jack is‘ working with water, as he is when ' cleaning the front of tall buildings. Two Close Calls Once when working with another man on the twenty-fourth story of . a Broadway building his partner . became‘ powerless because of . cramps. He stood helpless on his . platform. unable to move his arms . or close 1118 fingers. Then one rope , of 1115 platform began to run. Dow , ma‘de up 1115 mind instantly ?‘nd took 3 a seven foot leap from is own platform, landed on the platform The High Lights A Steel Spray beside the helpless man and seized the rope before the end of the platform which it. was supporting had fallen to a dangerous angle. One curious adventure he had when repairing the coping stones of the steeple of old St. Augustine’s Church, in Brooklyn. The stones were very heavy, as was later found out. and before they were loosened they had to be tied with ropes to, prevent them from falling into thel street. Dow swung his boatswain‘s chair over the edge and began work. Suddenly, to his horror, he saw a high stone’ slip from the noose 'a partner was putting round it and come sliding down the’ roof toward him. Had it crashed 'over it would have carried Dow and his chair to the ground with it. Acting on the spur of the moment he stood up, and went to meet that stone. As it reached the edge of the roof he put his shoulder under it, and held it until comrades came to his rescue. The Stone weighed 450 pounds. DIED ON MONDAY FROM HEART TROUBLE Late James Connor Had Lived His Whole Life in Ontario, and Was Resident of Durham for Past Three Months. The death occurred Monday at the home of his brother, Mr. \V. D. Connor here, of James Connor, for some years a resident of Glenelg. He was in his 60th year. The late Mr. Connor, who was a bachelor, was born in Elderslie township in 1868, where he lived for some time. but for the past number of years was 'a resident of Glenelg, near Markdale. Three months ago he was brought to the residence of his brother here, suffering from heart trouble, but. failed to rally to the treatment and passed away Mon- day morning. The deceased was a farmer, but had retired from active work and leaves. beside his brother here, an- other brother, Mr. John Connor, at present living in Durham. Inter- ment took place yesterday to Dure ham cemetery. After splendid tributes had been paid to Jack Miner by the citizens. of his home town, Kingsville, where he delivered an address on “Canada and Our Present Needs, As I See It.” and turning to the ladies present, he said: “Jack Miner gets credit for a lot of things that‘[ would give a hundred dollarsto know just how far Jack Miner would have gotten and what he would have accom- plished, providing he had married a higl‘i-kicking meat-axe, instead 0t '3‘ home-building balance wheel. [Ladies I wish you knew your power.” .- ---rvâ€"-â€" 'â€" (France has put a tarifi‘ ofi imports. which United States very much.)â€"-Ta1burt in the‘ THE RIGHT HELPMATE THE DURHAM CHRONICLE Cross Sutherland Hardware Co., Liraited. Healthy horses. cows and hogs cost less for feedandcare. , thansick one, Theyarewortb more moneyand will ZIJJahzs 2m: am am; 5+4». '25 16. ”2332.50; ahosmllpackqaasdmfi.kgs. muMNmumo-d“mnrwo A TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE Guaranteed or Money Back 251b.pail$3.50; dam-npockquand 'manngs. .l’nus Valerian Rapediu are 311 guaranteed. A -.~.,-v-- 1" .... m; and cure common ailments. BENTlNCK RESIDENTS 50 YRS.- MARRIED Mr. and Mrs. William Willis Honor- ed by Members of W'omen’s Insti- tute on Occasion of Their Wed- ”ding Anniversary. The members and their families of the \V omens Institute of Allan Park gatlieied at the home 01' Mr. and Mrs. William \V 1111 Sr., 0n Mond'aV last to bring back the mem- ory of mu, yeais ago, it being their golden \V edding anniV ersarv. They were married in HanoVer bV ReV. V V- v â€"â€"â€"“ Mr. Gunn and took up home- making on then larm in Bentinok. Where theV haVo mm mm since. They [MA 1- shared joV's and sorrows in their long lile together one sorrow being the loss of a. son, who was killed in action. There are two sons and one daughter remaining. During the «awning Mr. M. Byers called the assemblage to order and asked Ml. and Mrs. Willis to come forward. when Mrs. M. Byers read a very appropriate address. and, at the suitable time, Mrs. Ed. Bailey presented Mr. Willis with a gold- headed cane and pipe, while Mrs. J. Sharp presented Mrs, Willis with a gold brooch and purse. Mr. Willis made a very. suitable reply, thank- ing them all and wished them to have a pleasant evening in their home. The remainder of the even- ing was spent in singing and danc- ing. Many friends will join in the hope that this estimable couple be spared to enjoy many more years together. Following is the address: [Dear Mr. and Mrs. Willis: It gives us great pleasure to gather here together to celebrate this, the fiftieth anniversary of your wedding. It has pleased God to spare you and prosper you all these years, and has permitted us to be with you on this occasion. Although not near relatives, your friends and neighbors are with you. anulen’s- Institute. Efii'c'li" is troubling the 1 the Washington News. 33.1% Mrs. Robert Vollet returned {last weekafter spending three‘ weeks with Timming friends; She motored. up with Mr. and’ Mrs. Blodget who have been spending a month here. Miss Edith Torry of Toronto is visiting her aunt, Mrs. F. Reay. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Groves of Tor- onto were recent visitors with Rev. and Mrs. Fiddes at the Queen Street parsonage. Mrs. Neil McKinnon and son, Mr. Bobs McKinnon.. and Dr. and Mrs. lLane, all of Toronto, but formerly of Priceville, visited Saturday with Mrs. Adam Weir and family, the two latter going on to Port Elgin where they spent "the weekâ€"end With friends. Recently Dr. Elgin _ - _A_- ACCR“, ‘1] “7i*h Wild]. lyCIIUEo onvvt-u-J ..â€" _.- “o, has been rather seriously 111 With blood poisoning and had to submit to the amputation of one finger. Mr. and Mrs, Bert Smith of Guelph visited the first of the week with the former’s mother, Mrs. A. Weir, and family. Mrs. Will Loughran and daughter, Miss Mary, of Moorefield, and Miss Helen Christie and Miss Oliver of Boothville, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M._Burgess. ’- . -1- 11......” Mr. and Mrs. fiohn Gray of Hamil- ton spent >Sunday in town, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. McGowan. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Martin of Swinton Park avisite-d Mrs. M. J. Martin and daughter Minnie, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown here, before Mrs. Martin and daughter, who left on Tuesday of this week. left for their homes in Seattle, _W!a‘shing.;:ton. .1 If..- A v .wv--â€"â€"â€"U WMrrs Thomas Brown and Mrs. A. Henry spent a couple of days in Toronto this week._ -â€" III- ‘ I! _ n L‘IL ULLUV Utl‘w vv v..â€" Mr". and Mrs. M. K. Heddle of Hamilton visited with friends in town last week and were accom- panied home by the Misses McLean, who will spend the winter in Ham- ilton. ‘â€" - -â€" -- ‘qo A Mr. and Mrs. John R: MacNicholl, the former recently returned from Winnipeg, where he took a promin- ent part in the Conservative con- vention, were guests of the Misses Calder on Sunday. Mr. MacNicholl is President of the Conservative party in Ontario and is one of the outstanding politicians of the pro- vince. We were pleased to meet him Sunday evening at the resid~ ence of Hon. Dr. Jamieson and learned with pleasure that he re- gards the choice of R. B. Bennett of Calgary for the leadership of the â€"â€" IDominion Conservative party as 'the best that could possibly be spending tvlro *we her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Mer- vyn, in town- £1 ”a; uv close shaveLâ€"notfi railway crossing. A lot of people go suddenly blind when opportumty stares them in the face. . A true friend 15 a man who knows you’re no good, and knows enough to forget: it. I 1‘. A -‘Amu‘t‘nv fi_ n b AV. “Gawsh”, said the sparrow as a 14-inch shell just missed it, “they must be hard up for meat.” ' Friend (to sailor on shore leave)â€" “How did you get all the scratches- on your face?” Sailorâ€"“The wife’s teaching me toeat with a fork.” The luxury of yesterday is the necessity of today. The truth hurts, and so would you if _yo_u _were‘stretched so much. 1--1:---- that an]? nun vbv wvâ€"v--,r _ L I’tvfs‘ Hard to believe that self-pre- servaiton is the fir_st law when one sees so many phy‘sxcal wrecks. l Doctor â€"â€" “And remember. you can’t eat too much frult for your health. Patientâ€"“But, e_I‘â€"er-â€"Adam did.” tefi‘ dollars.” Scotchmanâ€"“That’s a goâ€"and if you find itM'fiflyo" Wife. “Was Mrs. D. Style in her new gown when you saws 1191'? Husband: “Partly." Wheat .......... Oats ............ ‘ Barley . . .2 ...... Buckwheat ..... Peas ............ Mixed Grain, per Hay, per ton Eggs ............ It is easier to be critical than can Spqciglistr-“I’ll examine 3' ISN’T IT THE TRUTH? r20, 1927 \ Corrected Oct. 13,1927 ................ S 10. 75 you for 10.00 1.15 .70 .70 1.15 ’V Thursday, October 20, 1927 meat. The historic document signed on the banks of the Bow 1 just east of Calgary and new Canadian Pacific Railway stati‘ Cluny. It is, possibly, a gr tribute to the red men than t white brothers that the terms 0 treagi has been lived Up to in 4 On September 22, 1927, the fii of the memorable son. huflreth of people fror walks of life, representative various tribes of Indians and 01 of the Royal Canadian MOI P0506 gathered at the historic for an impressivemernorial a SOUTH GREY TEACHERS HELD SUCCESSFUL MEE‘ HERE LAST 1 Fifty years ago, or in 1?... summer of 1877, only a 21m: before the first locomotive e: entered Western Canada, the important treaty between the ( dian Government and the India thgplaina wag sigped_ - It'was treaty No. 7, the one brought peace to the great plainl threw op_ep a_r_1ew empire for 34 and inlm pmnncvs. An_ extcnsh'v 1mm". meetmg_ 01" ”in «mm ASSOCIatlun 111 'I‘man by \V. J. Messclxgvx' Public SChuni. His gOOd one and 2mm time. but was “on? Messengvx' \wn: troublo tn :iw 1 facts. and Min :de Deafness nt‘ Luxni Dunham. amhux- n1 the 0011091023". and les G. FI'HSUI' \Vm-u Messenger advised : as pOSSiNP in MM Easter 111014 My H1 _Herman Binx'w'nvti: u: . tlnck. dealt. with Hm u and work at" :1 z-m-ui wizs classes. He illusn-mmi i with dmwmgs an thu l and gax'e an altugvthm- address that mnmnmi benefit (0 10:1«'lw1'.-' m :1 2'1 A \'i\'id «vax'imiun ni' til trip by boat. was giwn Hume of the. Ath schw Dr. White's Add! The addross 01' Ehv :H'h by DP. 1'1. T. “'11in ..‘;‘ I» [pal SChOul. whu duult \xi Ject of Arithmvtiv in Jun The subject of Arithmvt teaching of cumw! mm Much of it was Inn-mm: but “wary is \m-y nw intelligent pravticv. H.- reSUHS that 113d 101W}! 1 scientific i085,- dm'iciill: accumvy in results in Land advismi much ch'iH ations until they h.-cur mental habits. "Mako j {metic quesdons 1vmctic: 8011211310. within H1“ m mentality of 111v childw‘. Speaker. whu alsu mifis to cncnumuo the slnwm address was much am»: the audivm‘m who saw taught Possibly as tho-y ' seen it «10110 lwfm'o. and Lidcas will :zssm'udly Ew-jhroughout the South (- :zz'irom now on. , (‘v,_:_~“‘ CI] Inspm‘im‘ \\ the address mans Indian (Continued f rum l.â€"Chief Duck Head. (1 ‘ of Chief Crow Fm sihly as they h :9 before. and 1 assurodly l‘u _. the South Gm 'I‘iMiun 0‘." 1m» M ,. was 2mm by 3 Ayton school. White’s Address '{Vrigzht nf D1. Elma \\ h it«‘ and tablet hid the slowm much am '1' ‘Mako you practical :3 the range childron.” 0 advised own In M 1m 11::x'i;-'" n irl n rd 1115 he bla' man i H m4 Chief of IN ‘ '1. ll h )1 the 121113" )l was LU M .\l ilh nju Uc Main )1 HIM \V ' 0} (’(‘l n