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^.wWBBIg DEMOCRATIC IN POLITICS *>o*» ^ Volume 61. Number 13 CAPE VINCENT, N. Y., THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1933 Single Copies Five Cents rgea 10 umi Retailers of Beer And The State Well, the much talked of Pitcher bill has at last been signed by the Governor and has ibec.-ine a lrt'V, ana whether it is for good or Lai ruiiains to be seen. But the fact howu.er still remains that the milk producers have at least gained recognition in the legislature, and that is something that seldom happens. -Personally I believe it is a step in the right direc- tion, and I wish every farmer could have attended the meeting .at the state armory in Watertown Saturday and heard this new law thoroughly explained. In fact they should have been there just to show their interest in the law and also to express their appreciation and thanks to Mr. Pitcher who worked day and night for this bill, and in spite of its great opposition by both dealers 'and co- operatives succeeded in bringing it through with very little change from the original bill. And I say to you farmers that you have got to- hand it to Mr. Pitcher. And another man that deserves un- limited credit is Mr. Harold B. John- son, who not only gave column atfter column in the Watertown Times in the interest of the bill, 'but made sev- eral trips to Albany at Ms own ex- pense. And had it not been for Mr. Johnson and his paper the Pitcher ibill never would have been a law today. The Northern Federation of Chambers of Commerce (an organiza- tion of which I am pleased to say our little Cape Vincent Board of Trade is a part) also played their part when they got behind that milk special th.t carried 840 of us to Albany which Mr. Pitcher said did a great deal to influence the legislature and the Governor. And I might go on and mention many other men who played important parts in bringing about the passage of this bill and who also de- serve a great deal of credit. And again I say I am sorry that there were not more of our local farmers attended the most wonderful celebration given Saturday by the Watertown City Council. And I am very sorry to say that I could not help but notice the lack of public spirit shown by many of the farmers who stood on the side lines and watched the Mayor and his councilmen and many of the business men and city people marching in the parade with the more public spirited farmer who wanted to show Watertown that they appreciated the fact that they were celebrating a farmers' victory. Now to the milk producer I want to say, that while you may think that the fight is all over, I am of the opinion that the fight has only begun. You must understand that so far as we know this law will expire on the last day of March, 1934, and if it proves that this law has not been pleasing to the dealer, you may be sure we will have another fight on our hands. Now during this year the dealers will be mighty busy getting their house in order and if the farmer has been asleep at the wheel he will be out of luck. Therefore I warn you th?.t p very independent milk producer should get organized. And do it now, and do it one hundred per cent. I know there are a few of you who will sit back and let George do> it, but I say to you, don't do that this time. Show your public spirit by getting in line. I would suggest that you or- ganize in plant units—every man that is delivering milk to a independent plant. I care not whether you call it the Rutland plan or what you call it. But get organized under some sort of head and elect officers and hold regular meetings and keep posted on what is being done in the dairy in- dustry and be ready for any emer- gency that may present itself. I hope that every Hygenic producer in this Retailers of beer or those persons who operate stores, soda fountains, restaurants, roadside stands and other similar establishments are not subject to the new state beer tax unless they bring beer into this state from some other state. Mark 'Graves, commis- sioner of taxation and finance in com- menting on the operation of the new law, pointed out that a vast number of applications had been received from people who operate retail stores and who are under the impression that they must secure a license from the state. \If a proprietor of a retail estab- nient, such as restaurants or soda fountains or stores, receives his beer from a wholesale jabber or agency located in this state, he is not re- quired to secure any registration from our department,\ said Commissioner Graves. \However if he obtains his beer directly from a brewery or other agency located outside of New York he will become subject to the New York tax and must register with the department.\ The new beer tax law imposes a tax of three and one-third cents per gal- lon on distributors. Distributors un- der the law are defined as manu- facturers of beer in this state or per- sons, firms or corporations bringing beer into the state for sale. Every distributor is required to register with the department of taxation and finance at Albany. gs Thirty-five Years Mr. and Mrs. Eli M. Biting, of Watertown, well known to many in Cape Vincent, observed their 35th wedding anniversary on Thursday of last week. The day was spent at their home, and there was no special celebration of the event. Mrs. Elting • was formerly Miss Lottie McKinley of Cape Vincent. It was during the time that Mr. Elting was working for the Cape Vincent branch of Lebovsky's that he met Miss McKinley. When asked how the weather of 35 years ago compared with the weather on his wedding day, Mr. Elting laughed and replied that when they took the boat from Cape Vincent they could see the spring flowers in full bloom along the river bank. Mr. Elting worked for 18 years with Mr. Lebovsky before going into business for himself, For a time he was partner in the Eli-Rand company, but returned to Lebovsky's in 1915. This month also'marks the observance of his 36th year in the employ of Mr. Lebovsky. The Cape Vincent friends of Mr. and Mrs. Elting extend congratula- tions. Many Attend Milk Meeting » —1>— Over 1,000 people gathered in the great drill shed of the state armory Saturday night at the public mass aneeting to celebrate the passage of the milk control bill. The mass meet- ing marked the culmination of a day of jubilee and celebration, beginning with a parade in the afternoon, which brought hundreds of dairymen from the Northern New York counties to this city. •Mayor John B. Harris presided at the armory meeting and introduced eight speakers, namely Harold B. Johnson, editor of The Times and a member of the Jefferson county products committee, Mayor Ralph J. Morissette of Ogdensburg, Assembly- man Jasper W. Cornaire of Jefferson county, Assemblyman W. Allan Newell of Ogdensburg, Ralph W. Mar- tin, city, secretary of the Northern Federation of Chambers of Com- merce, Senator Perley A. Pitcher, Earl Laidlaw, chairman of the dairy com- mittee of the Northern Federation of Chambers of Commerce, and Delos M. Cosgrove, vice chairman of the New York State Power Authority. Purple Heart Given Local Men Two local veterans of the World war, Albert Ashby and Frank S. Bernhardt, have recently been award- ed the Purple Heart. Mr. Ashby has also been given the Verdun medal. The Purple Heart is awarded for wounds received in action. The Ver- dun medal is given by the Society of the City of Verdun, France, to those who served as defenders of Verdun during the World war. Both Mr. Ashby and Mr. Bernhardt were mem- bers of the Fourth Division, Regulars, A. E. F. Mr. Ashby entered the service on July 1, 1917, and trained at Fort Slocum, N. Y., and at the expansion camp at Syracuse, sailing for France April 1, 1913, with Co. M. D., 30 th Infantry. While in France he saw action in the Ainse-Marn, Vesle sector, Meuse- Argonne compains, and Champaign- Lorrains and defensive sector; he was also eight months with the Army of Occupation in Germany. Mr. Ashiby was slightly wounded at the Marne on July 29, 1918, and was seriously injured at the Vesle river October 7, 1918. He was in the base hospital at Iimognes for seven weeks, later returning to his outfit and taking part in the Meuse-Argonne offensive r .nd contmned service in the A. E. F. until August, 1019, when he returned to this country and was discharged at Camp Upton, N. Y., August 11. Mr. Bernhardt enlisted in January, 1918 and received his training at Camp Devens, Mass. He sailed on April 1, 1918, with the 11th Machine Gun Battalion, Fourth Division. Mr. Bernhardt saw service at the Ainse-Marne, St. Mehiel, Meuse- Argonne, and the defensice sector. He was seriously wounded September 23, (•Continued on Page Eight) Scouts To Hold Court Of Honor This (Ws$lftest!ay) evening the Boy Scouts of the Troops in District No. 1, will hold a Court of Honor in the Firemen's hall, this village, beginning at 7:45. Anyone who is interested in the Scouts and their work is invited to attend this Court. The villages comprising the first district are OJipe Vincent, Clayton, Alexandria Bay and Redwood. At the Honor Court, which is held for the raising of all Scouts, who have successfully passed the required tests, to ranks of second class and higher and for the purpose of award- ing merit badges, the Troop having the greatest number of advancements will be awarded the Achievement Banner. This banner at present is held by the Scouts of Clayton. section will think this matter over seriously and get organized. S. KELSEY AINSWORTH. Mrs. Ainsworth Given Surprise On Monday evening of this week Mrs. Bruce Ainsworth was pleasantly surprised by a number of her lady friends at her home in Esselstyn street, the occasion being her birth- day. During the evening cards were enjoyed and prizes were awarded as follows: First prize, Mrs. Roy Ross; consolation prize, Mrs. E. Davis. Fol- lowing the cards tempting refresh- ments were served. Those present, besides Mrs. Ains- worth, were Mrs. Neil Ross, Mrs. Boy Rcss, Mrs. Hil'hcrt Ross, Mrs. Charles Millen, Mrs. Michael Radley, •Mrs. William Stanley, Mrs. Arthur McDermott, Mrs. Franklin Kilborn, Mrs. Emiline Aubertine and the Misses Alice Ross and Madeline Stanley. HOME-MADE RELIEF UPHOLDS STANDARDS Many farm people who believe that the Lord helps those who help them- selves are practicing home-made farm relief, Mrs. Martha H. Eddy told county farm and home demon- stration agents attending their an- (Continued on Page Eight) Are Given Tests Five hundred pupils over 12 wears of age in the schools otf Carthage, West Carthage, Herrittgs, Deferiet, and Evans Mills were given the tuber- culin skin test last week by Dr. James C. Walsh, superintendent of the county sanatorium. Students who show a reaction to this test will be given an X-ray examination of the chest to discover whether or not dam- age is being done to the lungs. Requests for the tuberculin testing of school children have also been received from the schools of Adams, Adams Center, Mannsville, Belleville, Dexter, Cape Vincent, and Three Mile Bay. This work will be done imme- diately after Easter vacation. Knowledge has begun the conquest of tuberculosis. The disease has lost its place in the list of fatal diseases as the leading cause of death., Knowledge can largely eliminate it 1 as a public health problem. We know that sufferers from active tu- berculosis should not mingle intim- ately with other persons, and, if possible, they should receive sana- torium treatment. We know that tuberculosis can be discovered with the assistance of the tuberculin test and X-raying, months and even years before active disease occurs. We know that a proper regimen of rest and diet, sunshine and fresh air can build up the bodily resistenee of chil- dren and adults who have contracted the disease in its early stages. If we universally put into practice these simple rules, we shall have completed the conquest of tuberculosis. Coal Dock Here Is Being Enlarg The following, which appeared in Monday's Watertown Times, will be of interest to readers of the Eagle: Extensive improvements are to be made to the marine coaling plant of the Great Lakes Coaling company at Cape Vincent and the New York Centrail railroad company is going to extend the docks so that larger boats can dock for coaling. The Great Lakes Coaling company, operated by Bolan and Cornelius, several years ago leased the plant from the Pike Salvage company, Kingston, Ont., builders of the plant. The coaling company looks forward to increased business and is anticipat- ing the lake-to-the-sea waterway. Leonard J. Gates, Cape Vincent, has been given the contract by the New York Central Railroad company for extending the dock. Fifteen feet more will be added to the already spacious pier. It is a wood cribbed dock and when completed will extend! 190 feet into the lake and is 15 feet wide. The contract price for this work is $10,000. The Great Lakes Coal company will modernize the plant. The high tower with its elevators and chute, which stand at the edge of the lower dock, is being razed. New modern silo type coal retainers will replace the tower and will be filled directly from the caxs. Little activity is expected at the Oarleton Island preserve of the Ge^ era! Slectric company, which was pur- chased fey that company a few years ago to replace Association Island, Henderson bay recreation preserve for officials and employes of the com- pany. Because of business conditions the island has not been used. It is be- lieved no work of improving the place will take place this summer. A single caretaker and his family are in possession of the island, which was once the home of many farmers. There are a number of cottages at the head of Carleton island which will be used by their owners this year. iter Wmmg There will be a meeting of Cape Vincent Chapter, No. 96, R. A. M., on Tuesday evening of next week, April 25. On this occasion George Balfour, of Watertown, assistant Grand Lecturer of the 17th Capitular district, will pay an official visit to the Chapter. It is expected (that he will be accompanied by Past Grand High Priest John H. O'Brien, and a numiber of companions from Water- town Chapter. Members of the local Chapter are requested to be present to assist in welcoming the distinguished guests. Remember the date, April 25. Wellington Burnham Dies In Canada Wellington Burnham, well known to many in Cape Vincent, died on March 28, at the Mission Memorial hospital, Mission City, British Colum- bia. He was 82 years old, and had been ill only a few days with pneu- monia. Mr. Burnham was born in St. L;i.vrence in 1851. At the age of 21 he settled on Wolfe Island, Ont., where he married Miss Alvira Joslyn. In 1900 he moved to Manitoba and in 1912 went to Mission City, B. C, residing with his son, Jerly Burnham. Surviving are his son, Perly; five granddaughters, two great-grand- children, three brothers, John of Clay- ton, Ira of Detroit, Ambrose of Sweet Grass, Montana; two sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Schmidt, Mrs. Delia Ormsby of Schenectady; one half sister, Mrs. Hayes Comins of St. Lawrence; two half brothers , Eugene of Three Mile Fay and Trueman of Watertown. His wife pre-deceased him 25 years ago. On the St. 1 -\wrence : An old lady walked into the judges' office. \Are you the judge of repro- bates?\ she asked. \I am the Judge of Probate,\ re- plied his honor, smiling. \Well that's it, I suppose,\ answer- ed the lady. \You see,\ she went on, \my husband died detested and left several little infidels, and I want to be their executioner.\
