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SAN CTUM SIFTINCIS. DfiRHAM CHRONICLE Some how or other it’s hard to love the gossip monger as one loves himself. It may be a sin not to do so, but it seems like a sin that’s hard to over- come. Women get the name of being gossips, but any person who keeps his eyes open can hardly fail to find gos- sips who are dressed in the same kind of clothing that the men wear. Under such circumstances it’s hard to credit the women with all the gossip that’s going. If gossiping essentially belongs to women, there are some men who; have evidently got into the wrong stall. They seem to know everything about other peoples business. They are the only ones who were shaped in the right kind of mould and everybody else is wrong in his ideas. A woman can be quite an accomplished gossip, but the women haven’t a monopoly of the business. No, not by a jug-full. Give the devil his due, and the sterner sex will share the honor of being good gossips, Don't imagine for a moment that women can't be found to hold up their end of the game, but they shouldn’t get credit for carrying the whole load, even if some of them have more small-talk than you could find in a country newspaper. The Presentment of the Grand J urv regarding the Grey House of Refuge! has caused a lot of comment and in some cases severe censure of the Sup- erintendent of the institution. W'e are pleased to give in full this week the Report of the Provincial Superin- tendent, who has evidently made a thorough investigation and finds the Grand J uries’ report to be at variance with the evidence as brought out in the ofiicial investigation. We do not know who the Grand Jurors were who tried to bring discredit on the manage- ment. Thoth notified to appear at the investigation only one .of them, it seems, had the courage to show up. Their action in making such a slashing denunciation against the House of Re- Inge, which they seemed to attack from every side, has not only brought five a tendency to aha-edit Grand Juries for many years to come. T 00th Preparations And Tooth Brushes SOUND NATURAL TEETH DURHAM, NOVEMBER 14, 1907 MacFarlane 61 Co. W. IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor. Druggists ? and Booksellers Are a blessing few people possess. Of course you want to save your teeth even if they are not absolutely sound. You can do ‘it if you give them pr0per care from now on. 3:111 and see our It- will pay you. THE made a pointed denunciation against the words “hayseed” and “dude” as respectively inappropriate in referring to the farmer or the business man of the city. Such feelings, we think, exist only in the minds of the ignorant of both classes. There is no reason why the farmer of to-day should not be as respectable as his better dressed city cousin. Because each is suitably dressed for the work in which he is respectively engaged is no reason why the other should refer to him with a sneer. It is too often the case, how- ever, but we are not prepared to say which side is the more guilty. There are ignorant farmers who bring re- proach upon farmers as a class in the minds of the ignorant city chaps who in turn deserve but very little consid- eration. It’s up to both classes to rise above the element that brings them reproach, and cease to join with them in the offensive epithets of “hayseed” and “dude.” Edward Payson \Veston, 69 years of age, is on a pedestrian journey from Port-land to Chicago, a distance of 1234 miles, which he expects to make in twenty-five days. He Went over the same ground forty years ago in a little less than twenty-five days and now intends to duplicate his former feat. He is a total abstainer from liquor and tobacco, and has, during the greater part of his life, taken a lot of exercise in walking, going from ten to twenty miles a day to keep his mus- cles in good condition. He is five feet eight inches in height, and weighs 140 lbs. when trained for his walking con- dition. He wasn’t a bouncing baby as he weighed only four pounds six ounces at birth. It is reported of him that during the past forty years he has walked in public a distance equal to three times round the world. In an address on Monday last before the Canadian Club in Toronto. Mfg, George C. Creelman, President of the On tario Agriculpufal College at Guelph, “That farming and farm operations have materially changed in the last: few years; “That farm life should not be more monotonous than life in the town or citv; In concluding his remarks. Mr. Creelman asked the business and pro- fessional men of the city to believe: "That there are problems being solved, and to be solved, on the farm requiring the application of the high- est intelligence and most persistent and painstaking effort. “ That science in agriculture has ma.- terially assisted in placing and main- taining Ontario in the position she now occupies. “That; the possibilities for further improvement in Ontario’s agriculture are enormous. PROVINCIAL INSPECTORS RE- PORT. " And then, when transportation fa- cilities have been further Improved, when farm homes have been made more attractive, when farmers them- selves have through co-operation a lit- tle more the advantages of broader education, with more social inter- course, may we not hope to see many -â€"yes, very manyâ€"of the citizens of such a city as this make it their ambi- tion to possess, not a mere mor gage, but a good Ontario farm.” On account of some recent criticism in regard to the management of this House of Refuge a special investigation was held at Markdale on Friday, No- vember 1st, 1907. \Vhile making the1 usual inspection in accordance with ‘ the statute on the previous Friday every effort was made to ascertain full particulars in regard to the manner in which the institution was carried on, and particularly with reference to the care and welfare of the inmates. Every facility was afforded for a thorough ' inquiry. The Superintendent, Matron, Physician and all the inmates were in- :terviewed. The books and accounts : and all particulars of the receipts and i expenditures, and especially in regard Lto the food supplies, were passed be- { fore me. Notice was sent by the County Clerk to the Foreman of the Grand Jury and the members thereof who had signed the Presentment at the recent Assizes inviting them to be present at the House of Refuge, Markdale, on Friday, November lst, for the purpose of con- ferring With me in regard to the con- ditions complained of. Only one member of the Grand Jury attended, and with him a. full discussion was held touching the matters which had been referred to in the presentment of the Grand Jury. As the result of my inspection on October 24, and my second visit on November 1, I beg to report: '_ml\ 1. The true object'of the establish- the inveStigation c ment of this House has not been 10$t the management a sight of in an effort to make a 800d institution are exc financial showing rather than to the cials are capable comfort and happiness of the inmates. what is more impc 2. The statement that the inmates and thoughtful ft have not been supplied with butter or welfare of those sugar is somewhat at variance with care. ._ thefacts. Butterhasbeensuppliedto 3.“! “the inmates every week, M then November 4. m. “ HAYSEED ” AND “ DUDE ” have been occasionally some meals 1 when butter was not provided for the i male inmates, but when butter was 9 not provided milk and syrup were sup- 1, plied. The accounts Show that during the past year an ample supply of sugar I was purchased, and the inquiry proved ‘ that this sugar was used for the in-: '.mates The only evidence obtainable in regard to sugar not being supplied was that it was not provided for the :tea supplied to the male Inmates. The 1 female inmates, and any who were in ; delicate health, were always provided 5 with butter, sugar and any other arti- cle of dietary that might be desirable. The Superintendent and Matron in- formed me that skim milk was given to the inmates with their oatmeal por- ridge and also good fresh milk. The skim milk was also used for drinking purposes, and on examining the same I do not wonder that many of the in- mates like it. The suggestion was made to the Superintendent that sugar should be provided for the tea for all who might Wish to use it, and that the number of cows should be increased so that in addition to having abundance of milk a supply of butter would al- ways be on hand. a- (5. Regarding the charge that 'the inmates were required to attend relig- ious services on Sunday, there is no ground for any accusation against the management. In this, as in all other Houses of Refuge, religious services are held each Sunday, and every op- portunity is afforded clergymen of all denominations to visit and administer to the comfort of the inmates. _ There must be discipline maintained, and af- ter careful inquiry I find that there is no ground for complaint. but rather that the Superintendent should be commended for his care to see that the spiritual interests of the inmates are not neglected. 7. In the statement that there is a dark hole in the basement without proper ventilation, light or heat, into which ' the Superintendent forcibly places any of the inmates who disobey orders or Who Show the least sight of insurbordination, there is evidence of considerable exaggeration. There is a locked room of good size and comfort- able Where an inmate could be placed if necessary. During the past eighteen months it was only necessary to con- fine two inmates, twenty-four hours at a time. in this room for conduct that amply justified the action thus taken by the Superintendent 3. In regard to the statement that the vegetables raised on the farm were sold instead of being used for the in- mates, the records of the institution, . as well as the testimony of the inmates, ‘ show that quite the contrary is the case. The vegetables produced on the tarm are more than sufficient for the requirements and some have to be sold. An ample supply is kept, so that inmates have, in addition to potatoes daily, all the other vegetables that they should have for their use. The Super- intendent was quite justified in selling the vegetables not required. Butter, 1 eggs and milk were not sold. \ 4. The heating of the institution iwas found quite satisfactory. The amount of coal and wood used during the year is evidence of the fact that with such an excellent building and :such a heating plant every room ‘should be kept at a proper tempera- ture. The Superintendent was advised to purchase a thermometer for each floor, so that the temperature might always be observed. 5. In regard to the deficiency in the furnishings, action had already been taken and a further supply of lounges and rocking chairs had been ordered by the House of Refuge Committee at the June session, so that in future there will probably be no reason for criticism in this particular. 8. The institution is well lighted by electricity until midnight, and after- wards a. lighted lamp on bracket is provided in the corridors for the con- venience of the inmates. The Super- intendent was quite right in refusing to allow any further iise of coal oil lamps in the institution, and there is no cause for complaint in regard to deficient. light. The Superintendent expressed himself as having always been desirous of providing. all needed conveniences for the comfort of the inmates. 9. In conclusion, I beg to report that the management of the Grey County House of Refuge is undeserv- ing of the severe censure that has re- The Superintendent has, probably in his zeal to conduct the establishment economically, inclined at times to be parsimonious. I have failed to find, however, that the inmates have suffer- ed on account of the Superintendent’s perhaps too rigid economy. The County of Grey is to be congratulated on having one of the best Houses of Refuge in Ontario, and the result of the investigation clearly indicates that the management and discipline of the , institution are excellent, that the OE. what is more important, they are kind and thoughtful for the comfort and welfare of moss entrusted to their THE DUBHA M CHRONICLE LOCAL OPTION AND GOVERN- MENT CONTROL. (By Rev. W. Fartharson.) A means of curing some of the ills of our present license system much talked of in recent years is the placing of the Whole liquor business under the direct management and control of the Gov- ernment. With differences in the mode of management, the system has been in vogue in Norway, South Caro- lina and other places. The method, came into popular notice for ,the first‘ time in this country by the letters of the late Principal Grant, published prior to the taking of the vote on the Referendum. Since that time it has had' a steady advocate in the Globe newspaper, it is fondly supported by Earl Grey, our present Governor-Gen- eral, and to some degree recommended by the Presbyterian Assembly’s Com- *mittee on TemperanCe and Moral Re- form. In considering the merits of Local Option, it will be helpful to look at it in the light of this much com- mended reform. In opposition to Prohibitionists, the advocates of Government Control be- lieve that alcohol has a mission to per- form for humanity, and that 'no man has the right to interfere with another in the use to which he devotes it. Clearly they see the ills of our present system with its army of drink sellers placed in such a position that their living depends on their drawing into their circle the fresh young life of every generation. To check this evil they propose that the sale of liquor be separated from the hotel business pro- per, and that the sellers be paid a reg- : ular salary, which in no way is to de- pend on the amount of liquor sold. By this means they hope to remove all motive from the seller to lure others into the drink habit, while they leave all at liberty to use liquor as they please. It is needless to say that the motives of the advocates of this system are above reproach. Nay, we are g ‘ateful to them for the interest taken in the subject and for the scheme they have matured at great labor and cost. At the same time there are in the plan proposed serious, if not fatal weak- nesses. First, as to the removing of personal interest from the seller, it is difiicult to see how merely putting him on a salary would accomplish the end pro- posed. If drink is to be sold by the glass there will be no possible check as to the number of glasses a gallon will provide. \Vith a little more air on top or a little more water in the mixture, there would always be room for an unprincipled man to pocket part of the profits. “To have a set of Govern- ment officials employed under circum- stances When a strict audit would be impossible would open a Wide door for personal wrong-doing and political corruption. As to how the business itself is to be managed there are differences among the advocates of the scheme. Some would have the GUVBI‘nlllcnt control exercised through a Company, which would be incorporated on the conuition that their dividends would not exceed a certain amount, the surplus to be de- voted to education under the supervis- ion of Government. This is the form in which it is practised in Norway and S. Carolina. In this form it x 'as advo- cated by Principal Grant, and is to-day pushed in England under the patron- age of Earl Grey. Others would have the governments of the provinces manage it directly by means of officers appointed as an extension of the Civil Service. In the second place. if the manage- ment of the business were vested in a company, the whole success ot the scheme would depend on their absolute faithfulness to the condition that their dividends would nOt exceed the pre- scribed limit. But what security is the public to have that this will be carried out? Mr. Starr suggests that there need be no objection at present to the Government granting licenses to “any body of men sufficiently re- spectable” under these conditions. But who is to guarantee the respecta- bility of changing corporations pro- verbially soulless? In an age of joint stock companies it IS needless to tell the public that watered stock is as common as watered whiskey, and even more intoxicating. Whatever difficulties Local Option meet with in its own line, it has no such insu erable barriers to surmount as stan in the way of Government Con- trol. It does not cut ofi the privilege of a man purchasin drink from out- side places if he so esire. It necessi- tates no new machinery, as the omcers at present appointed to prevent selling without license would still have their ordinary duties to rform. Its whole objective point is e cutting out the In the third place, if the Government take the whole business directly under its control, there would not only be the danger of the large amount of money received proving a means of corrupting the electorate, but there would be the added danger from the creation of a whole army of civil ser- vants, which could not fail to have an influence on politics that would be de- cidedly degrading. Evidently Govern- ment Control has many and serious difficulties to contend with in its at- tem t to cure the excesses of the pres ent icense system. ' 0 meet int' 13 the cutting out the Edmund stomping up that fes- wâ€"«W _ £2 3: .35“ Percy's-E330. A. Webster, Jeweller HEADQUARTERS FOR SOLID GOLD RING? you» (99 ‘00. c c cuddle a The Watch That Runs On Time. Nov. 14, 1907