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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 '27 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE I Pabliihed on CoUlnrwood street, , VlMherton, Wednesday of each WMk. Circulation over 1 100. j *,VMe« Id Canada. $2.00 per year. I jvhxi paid in advance |1.60. In ) JD.B.*) {;^60 per year, when paid '. j) in advance $2.00. ^. H. THURSTON, • Editor The Case of Aemilius Jarvis NO ABILITY TO MAKE GOOD A cabletfram from Liverpool re- pents thai Ethvin Smith, who was charged w.th being a stowaway on the steamer llontrooc, had been discharg- ed on the cor>dition that he return to his home. It is added that "Smith had been unable to obtain employment in Canada." It has to be admitted ..tihAt this is not a time at the year arhen work is any too plentiful in this country, but it so happens that the experience of this lad in Canada has been investigated, and it is found that though he had a good home with a kind hearted farmer, under whom he had entered into agreement to re- main, on fair wages, while he learned farming, he left long before his en- gagement was up, and was not again heard of until he was arrested as a Stowaway, as above na:*rated. Too often has Canada been given a black eye by the readily accepted .stories of la ita Issue of Dec. 5 th. The To- ronto Globe dealt at length with the caro of Oscar Slater, who recently was released from prison In Eng- I land after serving 19 years for mur- der, the sentence having been re- ' (luccd from one of capital punlsb- j meat owing to a doubt as to the I luan's guilt. Through the efforts of I Sir Conan Doyle, It was proven that : Slater, a German with a criminal j record, could not have committed I the murder of which he was found I BuUty. Though free, he still has the record of a conviction hanging I over him. Now a special Act of ' Parliament is to be passed to enable one of the highest courts In the laud to re-opcn the case and give the man a new trial. "He may be of alien birth," said The Globe, "a native of a land with which Great Britain was recently engaged in bitter warfare, but Britons Insist that he is entitled to what is well and favorably known throughout the world as British Justice. And they will see that he gets It." Have we, right here In Canada, a case analogous to that of Oscar Slater? ' The Toronto Star, in its issue of Dec. 10, dealt editorially with the Aemilius Jarvis case in a manner ; n'hich win be of Interest to all Canadian readers. Following Is : The Star editorial In full: "The friends of Mr. Aemilius Jarvis in Toronto and throughout the province are still pressing upon . t)ie Ontario government and the ; federal government at Ottawa their icjiresentatlons that Mr. Jarvis has iffercd a great injustice and that youths who have failed to give the j tt,p wrong should be righted In so country a fair trial, andvU:hrough home-sickness or sheer fickleness have returned to Great Britain with an un- founded itory of ill-treatment, priva- tion or lack of work. Such youths would be failures anywhere. A WAY TO SUCCESS The Christmas buying season has departed for this year and most of the stores announce an increase in business over praviouo year^. The â-  weather conditions were ideal and the stores had extra clerks employed to take care of _ the Christmas rush. It I is a noteworthy fact that advertising ; played a Itirtre part in attracting the 'â-  buyers to town, and to obser%'ers it ] was these advertisers who attracted the majority of customers to their ' business places. Without a doubt , consistent advertisitu' pays, and the ; old met! od of "they know I am ^in j business and will come when they | want anything" ditd out years ago, j and the up-to-date merchant is a I heavy advertiser. If a business man . wishes to keep up with the procession he must let tlie community know the ; line of goods stocked, be.-.ides keeping his .jtore clean and the merchandise | displayed in an attractive ityle. \ The great department stores of the j country to-day claim that they could . not operate except for the power of advertising to draw customers to their store. .Square dealing and straight methods also go a long way in making a success of a business venture. far as that is possible. The sum of ' $200,000 was collected as a fine I from Mr. Jarvis and Is now being . held by the province, subject to court direction as to Its disposal. Ho also served a period of imprison- ment. ! "The friends of Mr. Jarvis are ; pressing for a new trial â€" a new trial i at which could be produced decisive I new evidence that was not available for his defense at his former trial. "Mr. Jarvis was tried in October, ' 1024, and acquitted by the Jury of : all charges except that of having I "conspired" with others In connec- tion with bond sales. A year later ' Mi-. Andrew Popall was tried (Nov. 1025), and evidence was produced t.Sat completely demolished the b.isis for the conspiracy charge •;.?ninst .Mr. Jarvis. The evidence lii.-it v.-.is available in the Pepall •.rial and which caused the acquittal of Tepall, with whom Mr. Jarvis UT.3 Supposed to have wrongfully con.-iplred, would completely exon- 'ji'^te Mr. Jarvis. "This new evldenceiionsists of do- '.aile'i proof by J.Ir. P.r-pall of the ;!:3poEai he made of 5149,932 of l-on'Is, which, at the Jarvis trial and 1.1 t:io .".hscnce of Pepai:, were sup- 'iscd. la the theory of the prosecU- f.on. to have bica piissad en to I'cter Smith as a bribe This In- jur ions iiussesflon the defense v'j'A not d'ljpoao of at that time. ". itar later at the Fepail trial it was disposed of completely. "At the second trial evidence was produced showing that the law firm of Blake, Lash. AngUn & Cassels had revised the document wherein It was agreed between Jarvis and the Drury government that the re- muneration of Jarvis was to be In the profit made on the re-sale of the bonds to the province. At tha second trial, too, Mr. Drury and Mr. Doherty appeared as witnesses and conQrmed this as the agreement that had been entered upon. The price to be paid was fixed in advance at SO for one lot and 90 for each of two other issues. There could, therefore, be no conspiracy and no bribing of Smith to accept bonds at prices fixed long before in the writ- ten agreement between Jarvis and the government. In these bond transactions Mr. Jarvis had not net nor dealt with Smith at all, but with the premier and cabinet. "The Star has on sevfcral occa- sions declared its belief that a very grave wrong has been done Mr. Aemilius Jarvis. His bond trans- actions wore entirely in keeping with hla agreement with the gov- ernment, and notwithstanding all that has been said about those transactions an accounting would show that the net result of them was a gain of several million^ dol- lars to the province. "Mr. Jarvis has suffered a great injustice and is surely entitled to a new trial at which would be avail- able much important evidence that was not procurable on the forcer occasion. "It is believed by the frlenfls of Mr. Jarvis that the federal Minister of Justice could and should inter- vene to cause a re-trial of this case. But the responsibility for righting this grievous wrong does not rest only upon the Justice department at Ottawa. The case Is an Ontario one, the administration of justice is in the hands of the province, and the friends of Mr. Jarvis should press their case on t-he attention of the Ontario government. Premier Ferguson and the attorney-general should, on an examination of the evidence produced in the Pepall case, clearly perceive that there Is every ground for the granting of a re-trial of the Jarvis case. This being the case and the miscarriage of Justice having occurred during proceedings for which the attorasy- general's department were officially responsible, that department ought to accede to the request of .Mr. .Jarvis" friends that it intimate to the minister of Justice its acquies- cence in their application for a new- trial. Nor is it only the persornil friends of Aemilius Jarvis wlio should concern themselves in tho matter, but all those people in thtt city and in the province who pric'.e themselves in our courts and in the administration of justice among u.^. The case is up for consideration and nothing can he more injurious than a lethargic public opinion un- willing to exert itself and ready to let a '.vrong remain unrighted be- cause jiioln.g anything about it may involve a little trouble." Chevrolet V . i m \ si Wl ' i m *- â- < 1 " â-  ;<^ » • r r -*.- '* J ( .1 .>-#â-  ;. I y JANUARY 2nd *> ^ -"â-  r ,4? D. McTAVISH & SON, Flesherton Vote Whittaker FOR COUNCILLOR MARKDALE EDITORUL NOTES The recent action of the citizens of .Singhampton and district in present- ing a fur coat and gauntlets to a new doctor, who recently opened up a prac- tise there, is well worth comment. They took that way of becoming ac- quainted and we feel .sure scores of times thi.< winter th(! doctor will have cause to appreciate the gcnerou-i gift. Acts of kindness like this create a warm spot in the heart of any man that will always be remembered. • • • It i.s a good sign of the interest of the younger generation in the carry- ing on of the business of the township when do many of them are contesting seats in the council. * • * Says the Dundalk Herald: A Chap who went into a Dundalk barber shop paid for a shave with eleven coppers and a couple of two cent stamps. The next thing we know women will be I taking in three or four eggs and ask- ing for a hair-cut. What would happen if the eggs were excedingly stale, * * * .Saturday next is Rogmi'nay. In .Scotland, the young folks then go the rounds of their friends, thus address- ing each houselwifc: "Get UA gude wife and shak' your feathers; Dinna think that we're beggars. We're only bairnies come to play Get up, guide wife and gie's oor Hogmanay." Refreshments follow, with a per- formance of songs and dances. To the Electors of Artemesia: ] I am in the field for Councillor of the Township of Artemesia for 1928 and your vote and influence will be appreciated. May you all enjoy health and pros- perity during the coming year. â€"I. B. WHITTAKER. Reeveâ€" T. H. Rebum (accl.). Councillors â€" A. E. Colgan, A. W. Sproule, Elmer Tuck, J. E. England, W. H. Foster, J. H. Johnston. School Trustees â€" H. Mercer, J. R. Armstrong, Thos. Tuck (accl.). Miss Jean Wright <rf Toronto is holidaying with her parents, Mr. and ] Mrs. George Wright. Miss Lillian Buchanan spent Christ- mas at her parental home here. We wish The Advance staff and its army of readers all prosperity during the coming year. VANDELEUR CARD OF THANKS Vote Corbett | Vote Davis FOR DEPUTY-REEVE To the Electors of Artemesia: Through the whole-hearted support of the electors of Artemesia I have .served you two years as Councillor, and this past year a Deputy-Reeve. I now preent myself for re-election as Deputy-Reeve in 1928. The follow- ing are some of my reasons;- (1) I am in honor bound to uphold the trust the ratepayers have placed in me in the past. (2) I challenge proof of any mis- I â-  ppro) I iation of funds during my If there is a contest in your muni- | rgmi of office, and will be pleased to cipality next week, be sure and vote. I ^nswer for any money I have collected Remember it is as necessary to elect ] f^j. n,y services. (3) Out of three bridges construct- ed under the supervision of the County Road and Bridge Committee during 1927. I took the initiative FOR COUNCILLOR To the Electors of Artemesia: I respectfully solicit your vote and' influence in the coming election as: Councillor of the Township of Arte-1 mesia, for a third term. | Wishing you all the compliments of | the season. ] â€"JOHN A. DAVIS. I Mr. AlJbert Buchanan from near Midland is holidaying at his parental home here. | Mr. W. W. Trimble wishes to ex- Mr. and Mrs. Reid and children, press his heartfelt thanks for the Billy and Victor, of LaPeer, Mich., »many kind remembrances sent to spent the Christmas season with Mr Mrs. Trimble by her friends in Flesh- and Mrs. Geo. Pritchard. erton in the hospital in Owen Sound. Vote Purvi FOR COUNCILLOR 3 competent .school trustees, as good reevcj and councillors. A stingy husband, who seems not to have entered into the holiday spirit, rises to remark that what the average woman wants is a strong' man who can be wrapped around her finger. Girl.s„ we are only a few days from Leap Year. Be sure and look before you leap! With Lindberg at the hebi.- it?â€" flying is so far safe. ANNUAL E ntet tainment Under the auspices of^he S.S. of St. John's United Church January 2nd A Cantata entitled ^'A Make-Believe Santa Glaus" will be presented by the School. Supper will be ser/ed from 6 to 8 o'clock Admission: 35 and 25c. and had two of these constructed on the townline of Artemesia and Proton. These bridges were in a dangerous condition for years, and no action had been taken. (4) In 1925 I was the means of having the mil rate placed on the tax bills, thereby making it possible for leach taxpayer to figure the correctness is that 'of his tax bill. This has meant the refund of dollars to the ratepayers each year since. Previous to this where did these dollars go? (5) I also took the initiative in 192') in having a cash bonus paid on wire fence, thereby dicouraging the building of snow-harbouring fences. Are you in favor of allowing "A Three-Man Opposition" to suppress I one who has the interests of the rate- payers at heart, and one who is a heavy taxpayer himself. Yours with the compliments of the season. â€"HERB CORBETT. To the Electors oh Artemesia-: â€" Your vote and influence arc respect- I fully solicited for myself as Council- lor for the Township of Artemesia for 1928. Wishing you all a prosperous new year. â€" R. D. PURVIS BORN SCILLEY â€" In Osprey on Saturday December 24th, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs.) J. H. Scilley, a son. TO:-- Our Friends and Customers Sincere (floob Wiahti W. G. KENNEDY •PHONE 37 Vote Cameron FOR REEVE To the Electors of Artemesia: i I am again a candidate for the office of Reeve of the Township of I Artemesia for the year 1928. My I record b.<i Councillor and Deputy-Reeve ensures me of running the affairs of the Township in a capable manner. Your vote and influence is respectfully solicited. Wishing you all the compliments of the season and properity in 1928. â€"ALEX. CAMERON. Me extenb t!)e £(ea£(on'$( steettngs( anb tDtfiSi) pou anb ttosie tDf)0£(e t)appt> ntfifi in poursi a full meafi(ure of sintM^ for tlje pear. An Appreciation There could be little satisfaction in business V ithout the friendships it makes. At the close of another year we can look back and think ot, the many friends who have made the task lig-hter. the desire to .serve greater and the tie of friendship stronjfer; and .Ave sincerely thank you all. W. A. Armstrong & Son Jewellers and Optician*. FLESHERTON. • ; k * # ^i k. u â- â€¢->â- , * \ 5?