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â€" Puonxrsâ€"2 aha 2030 TTMMTXS8, ONTARIO Members Canadian Weekiy Newspaper Association; Ontarisâ€" Queber Newspaper Association Published Evers Thorsday by GEO. LAKE, O#ner and Publisher Subscoriptionh Rates: Canadaâ€"$4200 Per Year. United States=â€"8300 Per Yeat. There were more mental cases to be dealt with at this week‘s polic¢e court and, as usual, the tients were treated with consideration, while the safety of the public was not overlooked. The number of these mental cases coming before the courts in this district in recent Wéeeks has been a cause of alarm and worry to thoughtful people. The fact of the matter, however, is that in view of all the circumstances the number of these cases is not at all alarming. The large extent of territory from which the cases are drawn is one factor that should be considered. Another is the fact that war and general conditions in the world toâ€"aay tend to the development of mental illness. The strain and stress of these present days is such that it is no wonder that many with a tendency to disâ€" ordered nerves break down under the strain. The real cause for alarm is not the number of these cases, but the inadequate methods available for dealing effectively with them. It is a treaâ€" sured principle of British law that every person accused in the courts is held innocent until proven guilty. It should be an equal principle that those| charged with mental illness should be recognized as not accused of any crime, but simply unforâ€" tunate. These people are. not criminals in any sense of the word. They are sufferers from a form of illness. While every possible arrangement is made for the proper treatment of those charged with crimes or misdemeanors, there is no proper provision for the accommodation of those persons suffering from one form. of illness, or those even only suspected of such misfortune. As pointed out in The Advance on previocus occasions there is no proper accommodation for the mentally ill in the North Land. Every year there are scores of such: patients, drawn from a wide territory several times. the size of all the rest of Ontario. Police stations, hospitals, jails, have no equipment or accommodaâ€" tion for these ill people, adequate to protect them or the public. The methods in use toâ€"day are little better than the plans of half a century ago. Other part.s'of Ontario have facilities for the proâ€" per care of mental cases, but this great North has been left without facilities in this matter. When the district jail was being created at Haileybury Timmins, Ontario, Thurs., Feb. l1th, 1943 it was hoped and expected that provision would |~ be made to properly care for the mentally ill and| * those suspected of needing such care. Indeéed, there were promises to this effect while the disâ€" trict accommodation was in course of construcâ€" tion, but nothing really was done about the matâ€" ter. So far as the North is concerned, the menâ€" tally ill are the forgotten people. In the immense\ territory that stretches from North Bay to Mooâ€" sonee and from the Quebec border to the far West, no provision has been made for the care of those mentally ill, One politician to whom the matter was mentioned recently, replied in sarcastic fasâ€" hion to the effect that surely the great North did |© not need special provision for the mentally ill when the people of this land were so strong and| so healthy. The answer to that one is that the | North has no means of preventing people from the South coming here on occasion. It is not a matter, however, for perverted humour. Apart from the fact that toâ€"day the whole world is sufâ€" fering from conditions that wrack the nerves of even the strongest, there are some special circumâ€" stances that would naturally tend to increase the tendency to mental illness in the North. In some sections there is the matter of isolation and the distance from, medical care and attention. It is in such areas that a proportion of the cases of mental illness develop. u«6 € ® It has been pointed out on previous occasions that courts, police, doctors, nurses, hospitals, have done the best possible to give a fair deal to the public and to those suspected of serious mental illness. There are, however, no proper facilities or safeguards for this form of illness. As noted last week no municipality in the North has sufficient cases to warrant the expense of providing the proâ€" per sort of an institution for these ill people. The Ontario Government is the authority that should effectively deal with the problem. In alil the imâ€" mense Northâ€"an area four times the size of all the rest of the provinceâ€"there should be at least one institution offering proper provision for the care of the mentally ill. All will admit that the more each of the United Nations recognize the value of the others the smoother and the surer will be the road to vicâ€" tory. It is not well to emphasize too much the part played by any one nation, or to pretend that one nation alone has saved the day. It is true that for a time Britain stood alone against all the world of the gangster nations, and that it is not too much to say that the British peoples of the Old Land and the lands beyond the seas held the world for freedom. This is but stating a fact. CARE FOR MENTAL CASES P oi To P : O â€"ACAC LAAA â€"Aâ€"AC A CAAA CAAA AL A :AAA SALUTE TO CHINA | yet the other truths of the world batt] be forgotten. Greece, Norway Belgii Greece, Poland, gave all they could t The importance of the entry of the U Into the war can not be overestimated it be forgotten what a generous as United States gave even before actu: the war. The contribution of Russia of victory has been widely weeks. Theore is no doubt but that R *ributing in very large measure to the of the Axis. To those who go so far that without Russia, victory for the would have been impossible, it may that without the supplies and mt general assistance from Britain anc |\States Russia would not have been ; |.t!'ne magnificent resistance it has giv lAll this is mentioned, not to suggest |ln the matter, but to imply that the U ‘lean accomplish the most by helping ¢ On occasion, of course, it appears neCcessaly tC 1 emphasize the special part played by some parti= k cular nation. For instance, for several weeks past, 1 in the newspapers and in public addresses, special 1 emphasis has been placed on Russia‘s great conâ€" J tribution to the war against the Axis. This was desirable to assure the success of the Canadian|. Aid to Russia Fund. This month stress should be | | given to the part played by another nationâ€"a naâ€" tion that has not, perhaps, been given full credit for its part in the defeat of the Axis plans for . world enslavement. This nation is China. It is | doubtful if even Poland or Russia or Greece Or any other of the nations have suffered more grieâ€" . vously from the cnemy than has China. For six |â€" years China has been in the battle and has snown a courage, an endurance and a perhaps, without parallel in history. Indeed, China faced the foe with little more than bare hands and â€" brave hearts. Conditions, situation and distance . made it difficult for the Allied Nations to give much assistance to the Chinese. Ill equipped and unâ€" prepared, the Chinese people have aefiea the Tapâ€" anese with all their modern weapons and equipâ€" ment. China has suffered the death of literalily millions of her people. Her country has been overrun, her people tortured and murdered, her cities bombed and looted. Yet China still stands after six years of horror. It would be well at this time, when appeal is being made for aid to the Chinese people, to recall something of what China |has accomplished for the Allied cause. A million land a half Japansose warriors have been slain in ‘‘China. At the moment another million Japanese are held in China and thus are not able to lend help to the Axis cause elsewhere. The 1United Nations, and especially the United States land Australia, would be in much more serious danâ€" {ger than they are toâ€"day, had it not been for the ;' glorious resistance of the Chinese people. In the past China has helped Russia and the other Allied , Nations by the unexpected resistanc'e to the en« |emy. Toâ€"day China carries on its part in the world i‘wide struggle against gangsterdom. In recent days the United states has been able : to send supplies and munitions to China by airâ€" _ |plane service. It is said that the amount of maâ€" _ |terial thus given to China exceeds in total and in _ the goods possible to ship by the Burma Road, now closed by Japanese treachery. â€"| ~The world owes inuch to China for its great batâ€" i tieâ€"fOf freedom. The Chinese toâ€"day sorely need e |all the help that may be given them. They have p|suffered not only from war, but from famine and _ pestilence. From Canada the Chinese people now Pra on TL Aao vrAa_â€" 1 Road, now closed by Japanese treachery. The world owes inuch to China for its great batâ€" tle for freedom. The Chinese toâ€"daay sorely need all the help that may be given them. They have suffered not only from wWAt, but from famine and pestilence. From Canada the Chinese people now are appealing for fnancial assistance. The reâ€" sponse should be as generous as the need and as the service given by this great nation to the world‘s great cause. * There has been much interest in the letter in last week‘s Advance in regard to the fuel problem in this North. Mr. J. A. Theriault, a wellâ€"known oldâ€"timer of this part of the North, pointed out that there was no real fuel problem for this North, if the proper measures were taken now. To some his statement that there was wood enough rotting in the woods near Timmins to more than supply this town with fuel may have seemed startling, but to all knowing the actual facts of the case his reference will be classed as an understatement. Mr. Theriault has done much prospecting in this area, and like other prospectors in this country he is painfully aware of the amount of wood wasted in this country. Some years ago during the rush to Kamiskotia, scores Of prospectors mentioned with anxiety the amount of wood in the KamiskOâ€" Te k tia townships. They were alarmt of fuel represented there and tt it might make. In the cutting d the lumber limits it is profitable certain sizes and types of. trees. left to be broken by the winds 0 they stand. In addition there is of which might be salvaged for the regulations, all "slash‘"‘ is SU posed of as operations proceed, I Ikotia and other areas it appeal was not very religiously observeC |no matter what may be the cas times. In any event there are 1 wood suitable for firewood now district â€" sufficient, as Mr. Th to assure full supply of fuel for mins. No doubt the same is true of the North. Ofcourse, to stat solve the case. There still rem of making that fuel available W'""'“' THE FUEL PROBLEM lt e PP gave all they c of the entry of not be overesti what a genero @ive even before it appears 1 y observed in be the case 1 here are larg wood now ayv ) suggest comparisons 1at the United Nations helping each other. appears necessary to played by some partiâ€" for several weeks past, iblic addresses, special and the ting dow ther nationâ€"a naâ€" n given full credit he Axis plans for in ‘ is " COnina.: "Ib 18 wâ€"oâ€"t dA 4 P â€"A P P ts ~aP 4 ed at he di rewood in the LKamisâ€" this regulation hnould no _ Holland s to show the Nazis mentioned e KamiskOâ€" the amount astrous fire f timber on only recent #r ponctPpmNF apvranct, Tiuutmys, ONTaARIO others are ‘cay where ish," much a. Under to be disâ€" Di€ 3011 ti€ oblem _ next winter. The chief dificulty is in the matter of cost and Anancing. It appears that even if arâ€"| rangements could be made between wood dealersl and lumber companies, crown timber dues would prove a serious handicap. Ungder the circumstan-’ ces these dues might well be remitted by the’ Crown in view of the circumstances. Careful enâ€" quiry should also be made as to whether the wood} can be delivered in town at present céiling prices. If not. the proper remedy would be a form of sub«= sidy for the wood dealers. Various large corporaâ€" tions are being helped at present by subsidies. Why should not, wood dealers benéefit from a simiâ€" lar plan. There is too much tendency toâ€"day to guard the interests of the "big fellows" and sacâ€" rifice the smaller businesses on the .pretended. altar of the alleged war eflort. The Advance beâ€" guard the interests of the "big fellows" and sacâ€" rifice the smaller businesses on the .pretended altar of the alleged war eflort. The Advance beâ€" lieves that every possible effort should be made to assure a supply of fuel wood for the dealers who have served the community in the past. They should be helped to continue their public service, not ruthlessly forced out of business. It would not be going too far, in view of all the cirecumstances, for the necessary financial backing to be given the wood dealers so that they might carry on their public service this year as in years past. m â€" L Y still stands the motto of the King: "Put into your task whatever it may be, all the courage and purpose of which you are capable. Keep your hearts proud and your resolve unshakâ€" en. Let us go forward to that task as one man, a smile on our lips and our heads held high and with God‘s help we shall not fail." \ GRAVEL AND SANDâ€"AND PLACER ; "NW In the death at Toronto this week of Hon. W. A. Gordon, Canada loses an outstanding citizen. He was a big man, physically, and in his profession as a lawyer, in his service to Canada and the Empiré, in his ability and in the generous sympathy of his neart. He had the valuable combination of talent, public spirit, geniality and good will that constiâ€" tutes great citizenship. He served Canada with distinction as Member of Parliament and Ministet of the Crown. While a fervent Britisher and a great Canadian, he prided himself very justly on being a Man of the North. Graduating in law, he of Late Samuel Wl Served With Honour in Two World Wars Died Suddenly on Saturday Last. . Funecral Largely Attended Sgt.â€"Instructor Samuel Hill of Schuâ€" macher, serving with the 26th Canadian Armoured Tank Regiment, died sudâ€" denly on Saturday morning at Camp Borden. Death is said to have been caused by an attack of acute indigestion wihth scized him during the early hours of the morning. Age at death was 46 years. W Ladh d , Somuel Hill was also a veteran of the last war, enlisting at the age of 17 at the cutbreak of hestilities}, with the i1ith Batt. Iris Rifles, serving with disâ€" tinction and wearing the 1914â€"15 Star, Victory and iGeneral Service. He was gassed in the battle of the Somme in 1916, but rejoined his unit after hosâ€" pital and convalescent period. A member of the Algonquin Rifles for a number of years previous to the struggle, Samuel Hill again enâ€" listed for active service. His military knowledge being of great value he beâ€" came an instructor in "Commando" and tank warfare. He was very populatr : with all who knew him at Camp Borden and several of the Tank Corps men attended the funeral service. Born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1897, he was married to Miss Margarect Cairns in 1930. Coming to Canada, they made their home at the Vipond Mine propâ€" erty where he had secured employâ€" ment. They moved to Schumacher in 1938, the deceased being employed at the McIntyrs mine until enlisitment. He is survived by his wif> and one daughter, Kathleen, age 9: one brothâ€" er and two sisters) in Northern Ireland and a nephew, LAC. Rex Maxwell, RAF. in training at Estevan, Sask. The lattor was a recent visitor to his uncle at Schumacher and made many friends while here. Funeral s>rvice was held on Tuesday in ¢he United Church, Schumacher, k a 0 4 0 2 o. M Funeral s>rvice was held on Tuesday in "he United Church, Schumacher, Rev. Lors Carlson conducting the serâ€". vicz. The funeral was of military chatâ€". acter with the Algonguin Regt. provid«= ing armed escort. Members of the Tank Corps, Camp Borden, and several other uniformed men on leave als> marched with th> cortege. Members of Timmitis Branch Canadian Legion also were in attendance. Interment was made in South Porcupine cemetery. Among those attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J. McNaughton, sSwastika, intimate friends of the famâ€" ily, and Mr. Hugh Moore, who also was a bovhood friend of the deceased. "urther Donations to the Christmas Seal Fund The following a o the Christmas uberculo:is in th« Globe and Mail:â€"The United appears to be a lap ahead of us in the rationing business. Applesauce is among the latest on the listâ€"real applesauce. Mi Mi M1 M : ss ulo:fis in the C G. Doherty ; V. McKiniey George Golden C. Jones O. Jammsa (Tu E. McGuire AtmMm are further donation: s Seal Fund to figh! e Porcupine:â€" "Timmins Ho The United States was one of the first to follow the trail to Porcupine Four BRirths Mhund as a prospector. He was one of the pioneers of Coâ€" In Timmins This W eek balt. He knew the North, loved the North, worked â€" i â€"oOn Jan. 16thy to Mr. and for the North. The North mourns the loss of “:Mg(.)rgn PM‘:;“ S en M Hemiock good fellow and a good friend. | street, at St. Mary‘s H lâ€"+â€"a dauigh«= ui a qs Iiliicit dealing in meat in the United States is so extended that "Time" has coined a word "Meatâ€" legging," to name this new crime of "bootlegging meat. Exposures in Montreal and other cities sugâ€" gests that this crime is not altogether absent in Canada. Indeed, there is reason to suspect that if the authorities handled the "big fellows" with the same willingness shown to small businesses, there might not be reason for rationing meat. In regard to the name brought forward by "Time," would not "Blindâ€"beefing" be a better term for, the blindpigging in meat? some weeks ago it was noted that Dr. Thompâ€" son, the new head of the Canadian Broadcasting Commission resented criticism of radio manageâ€" ment and performance. If he continues this re= sentment he will be one of the busiest men in Canada. Radio in Canada seems to be begging all the time to be crmcized If Dr. Thompson wants some food for his resentment, here‘s a tidbit for him: The Toronto Telegram the other day said : â€" "Winter is getting along! There‘s more slush on the streets now, than on the radio." If Canadian meat is tc be a ban on Ottawa bull There are persistent report that Hitler is dead. The right answer is that he is not nearly as dead as he will be. A letter in The Cardiff (Wales) Echo suggests that Rome be made an ‘"open city‘‘"â€"the opening to be done by the RA.F. with bombs. Dr. Lloyd P. McHaffie, Ottawa‘s public school medical officer, in his annual report refers to the "incidence of pediculosis" in the public schools. He suggests that there is less infestation than there used to be. . The common and vulgar opinion is that Ottawa generally is worse that way than ever it was before. ANADA‘S tanks . . . trucks . . . ships; her Bren guns . . . and C her shells go wherever they are needed â€" Asia . . . Africa .2 . Russia . .. Britain. Canada‘s wheat, Canada‘s bacon, Canada‘s cheese and other foodstuffs are helping the mother land. This war is a war of production, as well as a war of men and weapons, and Canada plays a very important part. Imperial Bank of Canada congratulates the manufacturers and factory workers of this country. Men, women, boys and girls have tackled jobs few of them ever did before, promptly learned how, and ate now "turning out the goods." The Bank fights in this war of production, t00, by affording liberal financial accommodation; by facilitating the purchase and deferred payments on Victory Bonds; by facilitating the purchase of Warâ€"Savings Certificates and Stamps; by providing a systematic savings system for warâ€"workers, whereby they can confidently deposit their surplus warâ€"time carnings against the uncertainties of the postâ€"war future. It helps in every way open to good banking. _ L hy i â€" No M . B ue *L 4 ie to be rationed, there should Let us coâ€"operate to V ictory Timmins Branch H. C. SCARTH, Manager PTDEUCARY Mtrs. . St. M Made BXxXxCNANgE : _â€"â€"L. understand Ens ity and fewer t all of the answ ernment blanks Bort We discovered that our girl was almost blind in one eye We never knew until one day at school they had a sight test. (She souldn‘t see the letters on the chart when she covered her left eye. "We‘re correcting it now, andâ€"if she wears her glassés steadily for a few yearsâ€"her sight should be norâ€" mal when she‘s through school." 14 Pine St. N. . Frank Ba Mary‘s Hos OPTICAL COMPANY % J E_2 On Jan. 10th, 1§#8, to Mr. and orge Dubeau, 1 Mountjoy t St. Mary‘s Hosoi‘al~â€"a son George Ren®s‘ n Jan. 18th,1643, to"Mr. and n Chorney, 4+ Power Lane. at A. Masritalâ€"a daughter (Mary ess than a dozen people tein‘s theory of relativ= han that number know ers to the various gov= UA Phone 835 TH.