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OF DISPLAY The by-law relating to oflering rewards for the conviction of parties violating the provision of the auc- tioneersb and hawkers and pedlars license by- law was also passed. For aconviction in the case of an auc- tioneer the reward is $10 and in the case of a hawker and pedlar $25 to be paid by the county treasurer on re- ceiving proof of conviction. The by-lsw authorizing the county to guarantee the debentures of the village of Dundslk for local improve- ments to the extent of $6000 created the only discussion. Mr. Allan stated that. he refused to support a smilar action on the ap- plication of the town of Meafbrd and he was opposed to the principle. Mr. McArthnr presented a by-law relating to the enforcement of the by-law reapecting hawker’s pnd ped- lar’s licenses. Mr. McKay. K. 0.. who was pres-x ent. strongly urged against the in- sertion oi aclause which might in- leidate-the by-law, and leave the county or any individual who at- tempted to act upon its provision li- able to prosecution for false arrest. This view was concurred in by the council, and the by-law passed with the term fixed as one year from the date of issue. ’ Mr. Brown said that the position} of Dundalk made the guaranteeing: of debentures to an extent a risk} The village had no fire protectioni and if wiped out it might not be re-,E built at that point. In the case of Meaford it was different as the latter was a seaport town and if destroyed would be rebuilt at once. Besides the guaranteeing of debentures might impair the credit of the County. Mr. Bell contended that the real es- tate alone in Dundalk was worth more than twice the amount the county was asked to guarantee. Did anyone ever hear of a county having to pay for the delinquency of a muni- cipality? It was the common prac- tice of governments and municipal bodies to guarantee the boxxowinw of its smaller corporation such as school hoards. He deprecated the idea that the guaranteeing of the debenture might impair the county’s credit. The village was not iibkillg any mou- emu"; Ssistance and he could not see \\ 11‘. the request should not be grant. ed. Resuming in committee on the hawkers and pedlars license by-law, Mr. Gordon read a letter from the County solicitor, stating that the statute permitting the summary ar- rest of anyone violating the by-law had been repealed. and that it would not be advisable to place a clause in the by-law. My. McArthur said if the county had an established rule not to guar- antee debentures of its municipality he could not support the by-law. He could not see however. why if the county could save the village four or live hundred dollars why it should not be done. Mr. Beii pointed out further the debentures were for permanent im- provements and was a progressiveâ€" move ment. If the county could go on making its villages into towns. and towns into cities it would be doingapatriotic work. It was not the spirit of the present age not to assist 111 this respect. Mr. Gordon said the council should adopt a Well defined policy regarding the endorsation of debentures for permanent work. He was not oppos- ed to the council taking: similar ac- tion to that asked by Dundalk, but he was opposed to such action in case of debentures issued for speculative schemes such as building elevators. It was a safe and proper policy to assist the municipalities to make the best. sidewalks and roads. - Mr. Moliinnon said that the Meat- ord and Dundalk requeSts were not parallel. The debentures would no doubt be sold as they were for per- manent improvements and if the village would benefit he could bee no reason why the county should non guarantee the debentures. Mr. Bell said the issue of deben- tures was for no wild-cat scheme. but for the benefit of the people. Lumber was too expensive new for plank sidewalks andthe permanent improve- ments were necessary. Mr. Brown said 116 must come over to the views of the ocher members} with regard to guaranteeing deben- tures [or local improvements. It. was v. View he bod nor. thought. of and h\ would consider is prudent to pass a byolaw covering such a policy. The by-law was then posted cs well also the bylaws respecting the haw- kera and pedlars licenses and rewards for conviction for violation of the provisions. Mr. Thomas Harness tendered his resignation as a member of the cone. oil as he Was an applicant for the po- sition of inspector and manager of the house of refuge. The council then went into com- mittee on the by-law to appoint an inspector and a matron and a. physi- cian for the house of refuge and fix the salaries for the three positions. For manager D. B. Snider was nominated by Mr. Brown. Jae. A. Thompson by Mr. Pringle, R. Morice by Mr. Allen, \V. J. Blakeston by Mr. Bell. Thomas Harness by Mr. Gordon, \Villiam Hampton by Mr. Shute, W. '1‘. McKee by the Warden. Six ballots were necessary and in the last the vote Stood Harness 7. Blakeston 5 and Hampton 1. The by-law was filled up with the names of Thomas Harness while the (Continued from page 2.) COUNTY COUNCIL. .. $1.5. . The warden read an application from the acting mayor of the town council of Owen Sound asking the county to guarantee the local im- provement debentures to the extent of $29,000. I The council then adjourned until 9 o’clock. ' Mr. Brown referred to the illness of School Inspector Grier of East Grey and asked the warden whether it was possible to appoint' an assist- ant inspector. The Warden request- ed time to look into the' matter be- fore answering as to the appointment of an assistant. With the resignation of Mr. Har- ness and the absence of Messrs. Mc- Coleman and Doyle, the attendance at the county council was reduced to thirteen, but if there was any over superstition amongst them it was not directly in evidence. - ~' ‘ figs'l‘he clerk read a letter from Mr. McColeman intimatiug that he was slowly recovering and hoped to be in attendance at next session. salary was fixed at 3300. Elizabeth Ann Harness. wife of Thomas Har- ness. was appointed matron at a sal- ary of $200. while Dr. Angus Ego was appointed physician at a salary of 8150, he to supply all medicines required in the treatment of inmates. The by-Iaw also fixed the rate charg. able for each child in the manager’s family under 5 years at 600 per week, over 5 years at 75c and over 12 years at the‘same rate as the cost of main- tenance of an inmate. Another letter which was received with evident satisfaction was recei- ved from Earl Grey. It was as fol- lows :â€" DEAR Sm,â€"I feel greatly honored by your suggestion that the county of Grey should adopt the coat of arms of my family as its oficial seal. I shall have great pleasure in forward~ ing you an impression of my family coat of arms in the boys that it may be of use. Howick, Lesbury, Northumberland, 25th Con, 1903. John Rutherford, Clerk of the County of Grey, Owen Sound, Ont., Canada. The education committee reported recommending that the communica- tion of \V. S. DMiddlebro on behalf of the township of Sydeuham re costs of the recent arbitration for the forma- tion of a new school section, be filed as it was understood that an appeal is now pendinv from the decision of Justice Street, in quashing the award of the arbitlatoxs. Itespecting the communicamon from InSpector Bui- gess, respecting the changes in the school act regarding the travelling expenses of the inspectors, be filed and a bylaw introduced covering the same. The county property committee recommend the filinw of the gaol sur geon’s report, the payment of a. num- ber of accounts, and that the chair- man be authorized to procure book cases for the law society library, filing facilities for the vaults of the clerk of the peace, and shelving for the vault of the county clerk; and that the heating system of the gaoler’s office be extended to the local maéter’s room. Both reports were passed without debate. Warden Preston replying to the quesnion by Mr. Brown during the previous sitting with regard to an as- sistant inspector for East: Grey, read the snacune dealing with the quesnion which clearly makes it. possible to appoint an assistant. A resolution moved by Mr. McKin- non and seconded by M1. McLean was ca1ried expiessing the counc11’s sap. pieciation of the courtesy extended by Earl Grey in consenting to the use of his family crest in the county seal. Mr. Mcliinnon said that the clerk’s acknowledgement should extend an inwtation if his Lordship again crossed the Atlantic to visit this county. The report of the house of refuge committee recommended that Coun- cillor McArthur be instructed to let the contract. for ploughing ten or fit- teen acres of the land at the house of refuge; that Lenders he called for war and wood for the house of refuge that renders be advertised for in four papers in the county for the requisite equipment of the house of refuge; that the chairman be paid $30 for plans and specifications of the barn at the house of refuge, that the contract- or for the house of refuge be notified that the terms of agreement and Specifications will be eXpected to be fulfilled byhim. and the clerk be in- structed to so notify him, , and . that the contract for the water works system be ratified by the warden and chairman with the Ontario Wind ‘ Engine and Pump 00. Bylaw 644, relating to the gover- ning of the house of refuge ; bylaw 645, respecting the remuneration of the public school inspectors of the county of Grey; 646,‘ to define a policy as to the guaranteeing of de bentures by the county of Grey ; by- laws 647. relating to the debentures of the town of Owen Sound were in- troduced and read a first and second time and moved into committee. Bv- law 644 was a lengthy document pre- pared by the county solicitors and: dealt minutely with all the details of4 government. The only clause to cause discussion was on the princi- ple of maintenance. The clause stated that each local municipality within the county of Grey shall pay to the county treasurer the actual cost of the board and wearing apparel supplied to the persons committed to and received by the said house of SATURDAY MORNING. I remain, yours truly. GREY. refuge from such local municipalities less. however, the amount that such persons, by their labor, actually earn while inmates of the said house of refuge. The amount so to be paid by each local municipality is. however, not. to exceed the rate of $1.50 per week for each person so committed and received by the said house of ref- uge from such local municipalities. Mr. Brown moved. seconded by Mr. Schenk. that the clause be amend ed in order that the cost of mainten- ance should be paid pro rata all over the county. Mr. Brown contended that the spirit of the house of refuge movement was defeated by the clause. In justice to every municipality the county should meet the entire ex. pense of maintenance and transport- ation“ It would be manifestly unfair to the towns if left as in the bylaw. It was a well-known fact that when an improvident or unfortunate indiv- idual has worn himself out and be-3 come decrepit as a farm laborer he drifts to the larger centres and there after doing odd chores around the place becomes a charge upon the mun- icipality. It is not fair that the municipality which has derived all thebenefit of the man’s. best years should thus be permitted to shunt the cost. of maintenance over to an- other municipality, upon which the individual has only been a resident for a year or two. This was not the intention of the voters in Meaford, and he was confident if the idea of making the house of refuge a pay house for each municipality it would have been defeated by a large major- ity. The clause as read would sim- ply provide a cause for an attack by such men as John M. Davis, of his division, whose reference to the keep of the indigent was not prompted by humans feelings. 'It would be the conversion of a noble charitable in- stitution into a parody and defeat the very object for Which it was erected. Besides he could only see a complica- tion of accounts in the arrangement proposed by the bylaw. Mr. Gordon supported Mr. Brown’s views that the clause was not run- ning concurrent with the object in erecting the house of refugeâ€"which was to create a place Where the aged poor and indigent would be treated as they should be in a civilized com- munity. The clause was a direct in- centive to improper metivesâ€"that of not sending persons to the house of refuge, but of starvinbr them out of the municipality into some other, where if thev were not cared for they were going to die. The intention was to give fair Christian-like treat- ment to the unfortunate. He had. as they knew, visited the other hOLlS'.;S of refuge, and wherever the preposed system had been adopted it was found to be a failure. Out of fourteen coun- lties having; houses of refuge only t ‘(0 ,wb‘imcee and Essexâ€"had adopted the proposed plan and b‘imcoe was about to change it at its January session. If st:ztiStics.Count there is the most overwhelming proof that the county of Grey was making a mistake. It was unfortunate to start wrong, and the burden of evidence was against the adeption of the clause, which was not in keeping'with the true spirit of the movement. He read a list of the houses of refuge he had visited. showing that with the two exceptions all were supplied by the county funds ’ Mr. Shute said that the county council had Agreed to the providing oi the house of refuge and had met the cost of all its supplies. The peo- ple had said "Give us at house [or the poor." and the county had supplied the demand. Now they were asked to maintain it. He thought that it was fair now that the house was sup- plied that the municipalities should assume the individual reaponsibility. Mr. Bell said while he had great confidence in eXperienee the house of refuge was a new matter to them. The bylaw was not cast iron and if it was found after experience that the proposed System was not adapted to the requirements, it could be changed. Mr. Gordon's explanation would lead to the conclusion that the amendment would perhaps be the best move But as the bylaw read it would be the most popular in the county of Grey at present. Mr. McKinnon thought nothing could be fairer than the provismn set forth in the bylaw as it read. The municipality paying the largesc coun- ty rate would probably have the larg- est proportion of inmates in any case. He did not see that there was any- thing to lose by allowing the. bylaw to pass as it was. He instanced the case of the grant to the local muni- cipalities out of the- county funds for the construction of road and bridges. Had that not been repealed the coun- ty would am now have to be building bridges all over the county. The house of refuge support if borne by the municipalities would be less ex- pensive and cause less friction. Mr. Paterson thought little would be gained by continued discussion. The by-law as it now read would make provision that would be the most pOpular all over the county. They were there to legislate as the repre- sentatives ot the majority. The county had met all the expense of supplying and equipping the house of refuge and it was now but fair and equitable that the municipalities should look after their own indigents. Mr. Brown said that he had no doubt that the municipalities which he represented were quite able to take care of all its poor. But when the council knew that Simcoe was about to rescind the very Steps sug- gested by the by-law, was it Wise not to amend the by-law now? He con- tended that the b5-law should not have been left to the eleventh. hour, but that plenty of time should have N 0 further discussion followed and Mr. Brown’s amendment was de- feated, Messrs. Gordon and Scheuk being the other supporters. The other clauses were passed without debate. By-law 645 relating to the inspect- ors remuneration as altered by recent Statute was filled up in committee as follows : For West Grey inspectorate the salary was fixed at $1020, for South Grey $1367, and for East Grey 7.41 over and above such sums as may be payable by the government. By-law 646 relating to the guaran- teoing of the debentures by the county of Grey opened another debate by the suggestion of Mr. Shute that the by-law be made permissive in- stead of imperative. Mr. Gordon contended that the change would de- feat the eEect ot the by-law. Mr. Allen was opposed to the by-law on principle and advocated the laying over of the by-law until the January session, and both hefiand Mr. McKin- non scored the council on its dilatori- ness in getting down to business in the early stages of the session. While Mr. Patterson defended the council on the ground that the committees had not advanced their work far enough to admit of any deliberation sooner. It was after 12 o’clock when the motion to rise with power to sit again was passed, been taken to thresh out the points on which they difl'ered in Opinion. An afternoon session was inevitable and the council adjourned until two o ’clock. The closing hours of the November session were remarkable for the ex- peditious transaction of business. Mr. Schenk was the only one com- pelled to catch a train Mr. Doyie taking his seat and exchanging greet- ings with the members. "“ um.- It was decided without discussion to accept Mr. Allen’s suggestion and leave by-law 647 over until the Jan- uary session. By-law 647 to guarantee the local improvement debentures of the town of Owen Sound was taken up in com- mittee. Its provisions were accepted without debate, Mr. Allen simply re- cording his Opposition on the princi- ple. By-laws 640, 641, 642, 6-13, 644, 645 647 as passed in comrmttee were on motion passed through their finai stages. A motion authorizing the payment of $10 to each chairman of the stand- ing committees was carried. The warden was 1: men requeswd to: vacate the chail and All. Pringle asked' ; to preside, when it was moved by Mr 7 Gordon, seconded by," Mr. Paterson, that the thanks of this council are. hereby tendered to I). K. Preston, Esq., for the able, courteous and img partial manner in which he has px'e- ; sided over the deliberations of this. council, as warden, for this year. audi that, to cover his disbnrsments while } attending to the duties of his office, i the sum of one hundred dol lnrs be I paid to him. The metieu was carriedi unanimously. the council joining; heartily in singing He’s a Jolly 3 Good Fellow. On returning to the chair Sir. Pres- ton expressed his deepest sense of appreciation at the kindly feeling as diSpiayed oy the council. He was indeed indebted to them for the courteous attention and assiscance they had afforded him in all the de- liberations of the council. He could not hut express the appreciation fur- ther of the assistance the county clerk had been to him In all the xe- lationships and duties Mr. Ruther- ford’s actions had been those of a brother rather than as an oflicial of the county. Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem concluded the session. IF YOU SOVEREIGN SHOES BERS, either wool lined or without, Felt Slippers, Com- fort Stockings, Gauntlets, Gloves. etc.. you will find them in various styles at the New Buut and Shoe Stole RUBBERS. Remember the placeâ€"Next to D. Campbell’s Implement Warehouse. J .'S. McIlraith SATURDAY AFTERNOON. Are looking: for a pair of BOOTS, SHOES or RUB- Are steadily growing in favor. Try a pair and be convinced that they have no superior for quality and style. We have some good values in Gauntlets, Gloves, Mitts and Mitt facings. Felt Boots Lumbermen’s Sox and Rub- bers and Rubber Boots ready for cold weather. Trunks. Valises and Club Bags in stock at lowest prices. We are crowded for room so down goes prices on Colonial Slippers and Ox- fords. A few cases of Women’s and Misses’ Rubbers going at 25c and 30c per pair. Custom work and repairing done promptly. TERMS CASH. Hm 5 w. J. ELLIOTT, PRINCIPAL " o-m~~mwu Farmers of South Grey iMOTTO: “Alvays prompt. never {ne«*iigem.” Four years in David Jackson’s office in Darbam _: 20 years fin the same business at Hanover, ‘t'i‘hat. eXpurience should count {of something, shouldn’t it. that is a particularly good snap. It. has fine barn, dwelling and other im- provements and one of the best pieces of bush in Bentinck. Price about $2,000. I Have 100 acres just now HANOVER, Special Attention given to WEDDING CAKES which we shall furnish on shortest notice. DURHAM, â€".â€" ONTARIO. _ GET THE BEST [T PAYS... Do any of you want to sell your farms? Have you got rich and now want to retire? Do you want to sell out and go West? Do you. for any reason. wish to sell? Then let me place your property on my list. No charge if no sale. I have sold a great deal of land lately and have just now but little left thought I al- ways have inquiries from per- sons wishing to buy. It will pay you to deal through me. Con. Knapp advertised his farm a long time 111 several papers but couldn’t sell it. He placed it with me and I sold it at. once. I have had many similar ex- periences. I lend money at lowest rates, smallest cost, shortest notice and on your own terms. All kinds of debts and claims col- lected. No charge if no money made. Any and every kind of business transaction attented to carefully and with striczest p rivacy . Prompt Delivery of all Goods. fl. H. MELLER For Bread, Pies, Cakes, Buns, c. PROPRIETORS. ONTARIO