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Mr. Evanofl yesterday, to ask protection ~from tion fronm othe chips. He described himself as a Timmins taxpayer of many years standing who had been vending potato chips for a long time and supporting a large family by doing so. His health unfitted him for other types of work, he said. Accordingly, Mr. Evanoff viewed with dismay the increase in the number of potato chip vendors during the past season, and‘took a bleak view of the fact that al least one vendor persisâ€" tently parked his chip wagon directly behind his own, diminishing the volâ€" ume of business, and the profits acâ€" cruing therefrom. The council, however, found itself unable legally to pass a regulation covering one potato chip vendor and not the others, and found itself absoâ€" lutely incapable of regulating those who used the streets to sell their wares. " The vending of potato chip$s. like any other type of business, has its ups and downs. Right now, so far as John Evanoff is concerned, it is having its downs. "If you get a petition from the ma. jority of vendors, that you will all go off the streets, we can handle that," Mayor J. E. Brunette, told Mr. Evaâ€" noff. "But we have no control of the streets, and we have to work for the majority." Too Many Selling _ Lepic Named Chief POtatO Chlps’ BUt (Continued I:'m: Page One) COunCll (‘3l],t Ht’lp I),\.wno-‘s' l‘t'fl‘l\ol'd t‘u :~1ng) ‘thol cont! 8:30 p.m. Roller Skating :00 p.m. 1 :30 p.m. :00 p.m. Roller Skating FOR CHILDREN, 10c $ «<oP° *__ Wednesday Saturday Friday â€"â€" toller Skating CENTS toller Skating CENTS peared before cqunecil for some measure of tooâ€"direct competiâ€" vendors of potato "The essence of this charge resolves itself into a statement allegedly made by the deputy chief to members of the force at the station on Jan. 30,. when he read his charges of maladâ€" ministration against the chief and ended by making the observation "It is either him or me now." "I do not consider that this paraâ€" graph sets out any definite charge and is merely an Oobservation," the report states. "Downey â€" was responsible to his Chief and to the Board for the disâ€" cipline and activities of the night staff, and I submit that he could not be expected to perform his duties efâ€" ficiently by being confined to his ofâ€" fice for the entire period," the. report reads, pointing out that the deputy commenced duties at 9 p.m. until 9 a.m., and never left his office withâ€" out letting his sergeants know where he could be reached. "I fail to see how this charge can be supported as the three most responsible COUNTERâ€"CHARGES BY CHIEF "Charge that the deputy chief constable had read the charges of maladministration he had lodged against the chief constable, before a number of officers a few minutes before the board of commissioners meeting on Jan,. 30, 1946." ‘"‘Charge that the deputy chief constable worked very few hours each day." "Charge that on one particular occasion, a serious investigation was dolayed owing to the fact that the deputy chief was not on duty at 5 o‘clock in the morning." BR N\ Fe \\\ for the assault and robbery were picked up shortly afterwards and were subâ€" sequently convicted. Gagnon admitted in his evidence that the deputy was not to blame in the least," the report states. "This statement was not proven in evidence to my satisfaction," the reâ€" port: reads. ‘"‘Downey in his evidence complained about the alleged preâ€" judicial attitude of the Magistrate . This discussion, in my opinion, was very improper as he held the rank of deputy chief and was addressing junâ€" ior officers at the time." "The force at the present time is necessary for 10 extra firemen to put definitely below strength and in order the department on an 8â€"hour day; inâ€" creases in police salaries as the former TT t cCO /+ policemen:â€"came: back â€"from «the :Aforces with increased seniority, accounted for $C,457.48: and $1,139.74 of the increase was for street lighting| 1 /4 2 {#*» The report goes on to make certain observations and recommendations. It finds the present system of handling liquor exhibits satisfactory. The former chief constable and deâ€" puty chief deserve a good deal of credit for building up the forceâ€"to its present state of efficiency and disciâ€" pline, the report states. ‘"The force and its members hold the respect of the citizens Of the community they serve, and no evidence came forth to change this opinion. ‘"‘The former chief, deputy chief and Sgt. Gariepy were all considered effiâ€" cient officers in the discharge of their dutie. All three came to the Timmins Police Dept. with excellent character references and many citizens feel that it is most unforunate that it became necessary to dicharge these three senâ€" ior officers," the report states. "Charge made by deputy chief that R,. Godin, police clerk and Justice of the Peace, had advised the Union Brewery of an impsanding search for evidence,." . Godin denied the accusation, and as there was no available eviâ€" dence to support the charge, he had to be given the benefit of the doubt," the report states. "Here again, it is a question of one man‘s word ‘against another." ‘"‘The selection and promotion of a third sergeant should be made as soon as possible," the report recommends, also recommending that one Oof the members of the detective staff be proâ€" moted to rank of sergeant of detectives, and that another detective be apâ€" pointed, "so that there would be: a detective on active duty in each cightâ€" hour period." .‘ ;’,;4 4 "In consideri upplicatton rln ‘the future, I would. suggest those" ap- <‘rin nm hi. heâ€" cCitvten "As will be seen, there is no specific charge against any member of the police department, and it is simply a statement of opinion by the Chief Conâ€" stable." "In some quarters it was> thought that the deputy chief was seeking to oust the chief constable and had taken advantage of the situation that arose for this purpose," the report reads. "My enquiry produced no evidence in "My enquiry produced support of this charge "Charge that the deputy chief maintained a disrespectful attitude toward members of the Board of Commissioners of Police." "‘Charge that thet» was a feeling of unrest and insecurity in the police department." "Charge made by deputy chief that R,. Godin, police clerk and Justice of the Peace, had advised the Union Brewery of an impanding search for evidence." THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMIN®, ONTARIO Police Inquiry May Be Published In Full The council on Wednesday, deliberâ€" ated whether or not they would have the complete text of the inquiry made by Inspector Lougheed into the police department, gjrinted in local press. But first, the council will take the opportunity to acquaint themselves fully with the contents of the report, it was decided. "I don‘t like to see more money spent on this, but I think the public should have this put before them," commented Councillor W. J. Doran. The report recommends that suitaâ€" bility and other qualifications be conâ€" sidered, as well as seniority, in making appointmentsWand promotions. "I would recommend, therefore, that a full and complete recording system be instituted _ _The matter of expenses incurred presenting briefs and attending conâ€" ventions was questioned by Mr. Gibâ€" 'son and it was explrined that such expenses totalled $2,200 for the year, ‘each item being duly approved by council. to bring it up to a proper working standard I would recommend that five additicnal constavples be appointed to bring the total strength up to 28," the report reads. "His record in the Police Dept. has been exemplary," the report states of Acting Chief A. Lepic. ‘"This officer has the confidence of the entire force and show promise of becoming a cap. able executive officer." "In reporting on my findings to the Board of Commissioners, I have no authority to review and comment on the findings of the Board in matters preâ€" viously dealt with by that body before this enquiry was commenced," Inâ€" spector Lougheed states. The report recommends that the title of deputy chief be changed to that of inspector, as the regulations do not cover the duties of the rank of deputy chief constable. concerning: the officers‘ service," the report concludes. ‘In concxdexirgv application «in ~the future, I would. suggest tnat those apâ€" pllcants‘who are biâ€"lingual be g;ven preference," the .report A more extensive public works proâ€" gram accounted for $24,450.53 of inâ€" creased expenditures. A capital exâ€" penditure of $17,784.55 was caused by the purchase of two new trucks, gravel loader, cement mixer, etc., unobtainâ€" able during the war, and needed to enable the town to do its own road work. An increase in public welfare expendiâ€" tures of $8,637.35 was explained by the growth in population in the past year. Mr. Bartleman wanted to know what had become of the reported surplus in former years. It was explained that this was in the water works deâ€" partment, and any surplus there could not be taken into the general funds but had to zo back to water con.â€" sumers, either in the form of lowered rates or improved equipment, etc. It was at this point that the Mayor came nearest to grief. Mr. Bartleman claimed it was legal to build up a surplus since 1943, and that it should have been done, so that the tax rate would have had a gradual increase. The mayor disputed the legality of piling un a surplus, stating that taxes had been kept low when expenditures were low and when many houses in Timmins were standing empty. "It would have been easier to inâ€" crease the taxes ten per cent per vear,." claimed D. B. Curtis. ‘"Many properties were vacant," exâ€" plaingd the town clerk. "Did you want those empty houses taxed." Mayor Answers (Continued from Page One) Try The Adtance Want By R. J. SCONVT Classes will begin early next month in religious knowledge, French conâ€" versation, public speaking, photogâ€" raphy, and radio technology, the exâ€" ecutive of the Caâ€"BOâ€"Gi Club have annouced. Group leaders for the religious knowlâ€" edge discussions are Pat Larmer, Arâ€" mindina Romuladio, Lois McAlendin, Pat Connelly, Theresa Killeen, Joe Regel and Mervyn Villemaire, hege! and Mervyn Viliemaire, The Club‘s bridge sessions will be resumed during the next meeting. The Sports Committee reports the possibilities of future Badminton and Basketball activities, and also discussed placing a hockey team in the Mercanâ€" tne : reagueg: ; 4. ue ; All nmqnectivp mpmber\ are a%ked tt ltinks boarded off at the southwestern part of the lake. The town had a dressing room that would be availâ€" able, while a control room would have to be added. There was a steep hill, with a 35â€"foot drop, that would proâ€" vide a minor ski jump for juniors. Provision could be made for speed skating, tobogganning, etc. Caâ€"Boâ€"Gi Club Plans Activities: seeks New Members ~All prospective members are asked to contact Pather Callaghan or Pat Larâ€" mer Jr., as soon as possible. Members are reminded that this Sunday is Communion and Breakfast Sunday for the Club. Winter Sports Plan so that, if the club considered it prascâ€" tical, they could give it influence and support, Timmins, the speaker said, is a large town, with a very cosmopolitan popuâ€" lation, and the youth here are calling for recreational and sports activities. Last wear, he understcod that there were some 64 hockey teams of one king and another in Timmins without faciliâ€" ‘ties to take «care of that many teams. The guest speaker explained that his (Continued from Page One) Boxing T ournament DVJEVER LAUGH AT THE NERvVOoUS FELLOW WHoO TELLS You its DANGEROUS ‘To STAwWO UP IN A RMowâ€"BOAT ... ‘J‘EV ER? TONIGHT â€"â€"â€"â€" 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS SEMI â€"â€" FINALS (NO RESERVED SEATS) c CHILDREN 20c RESERVED SEATS 50c plan . would not in any way interfete or clash with existing facilities, but rather should prove an attractive adâ€" dition, His idea was to dress up one spot (Gillies Lake) as a scenic winter centre, The Mcintyre Arena provided a great service in the line of fancy skating, but there was need for further facilities in town for skating, speed skating, etc. Mr. Huckerby referred to the plans carried out in Scandavian countries, as shown in motion pictures and in books. He had a large map drawn to scale and showing the Gillies Lake area. wWith this map he illustrated details of his plan. His plan would have two Flood lighting for speed skating and other events, and a public address sysâ€" tem for music and for control of the activities would be other necessities. The total cost Mr. Huckerby estimated at $4,000 to $5,000. He believed id would be a good investment for the town. Mr. Huckerby‘s idea included the placing of evergreen trees in approâ€" priate places to dncrease the winter scenic motif. Coloured lights would add to the glamour of the scene. The plan considered attractiveness, along with the utility. The guest speaker mentioned Sudâ€" bury, where a somewhat similar plan had been carried through with success and advantage. Kiwanian Art Moran thanked Mr. Huckerby for his very timely address. Kiwanian Karl A, Eyre considered the AND YOU NONCHALANTLY STEP OVERM ONnNE OF THE SEATS TO CAST Your LINE OVERBOARO... OJEVER FIGURE ThHAT SAFETY FIRST IS GoOD BUSiINESS 2 THURSDAYX, 26th; plan both practical and needed wanian P. T. Moisley referted | success at Sudbury, and tho Timmins would find the valuable. on motion of Kiwanian Hâ€"«G. Lal.dâ€" law, the question was referred to the directors of the club for an carly reâ€" port. Famous last words: "Dear, I was just looking through your pockets for a match, and I happened to come oBl “\: H L 46 89 the at lly