Its. Surp rising what improvnients can be made about the house by the use of a little paint here and there. ¢ Old chairs, old cupboards, old tables and dingy woodwork painted with THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - PAINTS can change the whole tone of the house. A different paint for each pure pose. Tell us what you want to paint and we'll tell you the right paint to use, rommememene COLOR CARDS AT Corbett's Hardware. . The Only Way To Find Out How Good Our Men's $3.50 Shoes Are Is To Wear Them. We Know They're Good and Want You To Know itToo. HeDermott's Shoo Store You Can See The Fit When you try on ome of owe suits. HH vou asamine the garments corciallv aml jntelli- genily, vou can also see the superior work: THE WHIG -- 68TH YEAR DAILY BRITISH WHIG, published wich esveming, at 306.310 King Street, at bt your. Bditions at 2.30 asd 4 WEEKLY BRITISH WHIG, 12 pages, published every Thi y mormiog at $51 8 Year, Attached is one of the best Job Print Offices in Cenada; id, atylish . Hott : work; wine improved presses. y EDW. J. B, PENSE, PROIBIETOR. 1THE DAILY WHIG . Opiter per Orbem Dieor.' f PCINT IN A PICTURE. The Toromte Star pictures Mr Whitney as a workman who is en- gaged bebina a high fence in building a) platioro. On one side there is a crowd of curious people, representing the country, and one asks, "Hey, what you got inside there?' Mr. Whitney peeps over the fence and re marks, "Have patience, sir." The |! cartoon has a word of explanation, and it ix this: "Although the public is excluded for the present it is un derstood that the work on the new conservative platiorm is being pushed {forward as rapidly as poesible under the personal supervision of Mr. Whit ney, It is feared, however, that it will not be completed by the 20th of May. the date set for the opening." There is humour and point in the pic- ture, y © 9 t a -------- r WHO GOT THE BENEFITS? L The insinuation has been made that those receiving pulp concessions in the government. Mr. Rowell, in East York, Has shown how absurd is this onzeption, The Sault Ste. Marie concession was made to the Americans, whose business in Ontario are purely Clergues, business, not political. One of the principal men interested the Nepigon Mr. Weidner, an American pulp manufac The others are Canadians of in concession is b v a turer, both political parties. The Sturgeon Falls concession wadg to an English the Blanche River concession is grant ed almost entirely to Canadians, in cluling Angus: Mcleod, lumberman, of Bracebridge, the conservative member in the dominion parliament for North Ontario; George MeCormick, lamber: man, of Orillia, the conservative mem- her in the parliament for Parry Sosod ; the Sheppard Bros. "of Simeoe county. was and company, b ie n fe a it dominion and In the Keewatin concession gre such wellknown conservatives as Richard Fuller, of Hamilton, Alexander Fras wr, of Ottawa, Henry Kelly Eagan, of tittawa, Thomas Pate of St. Cath atines, and William H. Brouse of To- | I 1onto. Then the sition iv that male secretly. was discussed in parliament. Three of them were concurred in by the conservative party. Three more were objected to, but allowed to pass with- out amendment. In other words the conservative party in the legislature six out of the that have passed of the oppo Were co tention the agreements Lvery one of them n gove its consent to al OVER concessions the house. h BOWING TO MONEY, The expected has happened in Ham ilton. The conservative party manag- ers have put aside BE. A. Colquhoun, who represented the western division have warm friends and supporters in. West Hamilton, who will uphold me and wy rights. I "am now s poor main, having spent most of my money polities, and in the conservative party. I am strong, ac at the did Kis best to convince it of "its er- fgiling to convert thinking he went with it, though the tmtariv were liberals" and friends of Feorgian Bay Company, whose busi- ness he was conducting,' much concerned in the result. railway, he being made, ana argued against it to the limit of his ability. interests lay with a company, (the Clergues, convictions, ferences some Pyne for instance--could canvass him to hoh-nob usual to bleed which they are Marter has been rather roughly hana: lec, and by those who profess to be- cause. with all clamouring fos him, that they wanted to have him exalted to the first office in the province. lains and scoundrels who have times boen sent out to defeat the will of the polls, cal parties there is nothing to com- THE DAILY W HIG, FRIDAY, MAY a sufficient number' of true, in interest of the ive and more vigorous than many onng men. If at the convention I am defeated, apd another man nowinat- 1 ed, this will not wipe me out, as 1 will run as an independent conserva tive and | know a majority of m old riends will adhere to me, come What may." STRIPPING MR. MARTER. Mr. Marter, in a public meeting in Toronto, has made a clear, a candid, and satisfactory statement of his dif ferences with the party. It has been influenced, in nsinnated that he his differences with his leacer, by per sonal reasons, but be has made it ap- arent that he bas been willing to sacrifioe personal interest in order to gratify the whims and caprices of his party. It is recalled that in 1893 both Mr, Marter and Mr. Whitney endorsed the Clergue company. the government oneession to the hey congratulated upon adopting a policy which meant o much for the future of New On ario. later, when his party balked Spanish river concession, he or. It resisted the application om he most unreasonable grounds, and it to his way of was very Again, when his party opposed the grant of land to the Algoma Central felt that a mistake was Though his whose allied concerns the insurance business), he with his party, and voted his judgment--and for e did oted cainst personal Still some people say he as not been a good party man. Firally some representatives of the arty have been insulting in their re to him. He bas suffered any afironts and met them in silence. He thought it strange, however, that men--C. C. Roninson and Dr. accept his money, It is remarkable, yr party funds, nd then abuse him, It is not with traitors, men for a cause not interested. usual for loyalists and not in Mr. ndoed. mg to the gentlemen's party, FOOLING THE PEOPLE. Mr. Whitney, in an address at Sar ia, boasted of the popularity of his He had the impression that his defects the people were was Yet he had misgivings. He fraid of the machine. Why ? He knew what it could do. Tt is the creation of is own party. It represents the vil- at electors by trickery at the In all the literature of politi- pare with the circular which the offici- R---- EDITORIAL NOTES. IV's time for a chasge--in the small talk of Mr. Whitney. The Spectator has boasted that can dates of the conservative party who are unsuccessiul in geiting the nomi nations "take their places in the ranks and work fur the lucky ones." Is there not an exception ! What about Mr. Colquhoun ? -- The Mail has tired waiting for Mr. Whitney to issue a proclamation to the electors, and so issues one on is own hook. Dr. Montague not being in the country it has not been deemed expedient to issue this proclamation in the name of the king, s---- In a recent speech Mr. Whitney said the commissioners appointed by the government to examine the finances refused to say that they found a sur plus. Here is an extract from their statement ; "Difference between assets and liabilities, or surplus, 31st Decem- ber, 1509, $2.268,494.44."" Mr, Whitney must have read that, Why wmisrepre sent it? ; SENT UP FOR TRIAL. The Preliminary Hearing by Po- won, lice Magistrate. Eric Sharp stood up in the police court this morning, charged with manslanghter in causing the death of Beatrice Holand. He was neatly dressed in a suit of blue, with turn down collar and red bow. tie. a maaly looking little chap, and one whom a person would lédst suppose guilty of gny serious misdemeanor. Jessie Martison was the first wit ness called, and she was examined by crown attorney Whiting, In quiet manner she related the same story as she did at the inguest. She was cross-examined by John Melntyre, counsel for the defendant, but no new information was elicited. Dr. Gordon Mylks, «who made the post-mortem examination, was the next witness, followed by police con- stable Aiken, who discovered the fatal revolver and the cartridges. Their evidence differed little from that which they gave at the inquest. The latter swore that, if the cartridges were old, they would frequently miss fire. Lhe Boy told his father that he had taken all the camridges ont of the revolver at noon time. There was only, one mark on the empty cartridge when it was found, said the witness. The other marks were made by members of the jury, who were Examining the revolver, "Those marks were there before; 1 saw them," said Mr. Melntyre, "1 think the jury will uphold me in what | say," replicd the constable. "Well, we'll have the jury here," re marked the counsel. Coniinuing, the constable paid that the boy had told him he had found the revolver under the sidewalk on Monday morning; subsequently he said he got it on Saturday night. This was all the evidence heard, and the magistrate committed Krie Sharp to trial at the next court of assize. Counsel for the defendant gave notice that he would apply for bail. ar, Mr. Mcintyre took occasion to refer to the criticism in the Times upon the jury's verdict, saying he could bring a charge agdinst them for con- tempt of court, The statute stated that newspapers should not refer to a coe while it was in progress. It was a most unbecoming and improper statement for the Times to make. It was 'untrue, also, as every witness called gave testimony that there wae the best feeling between the unfortu nate children. The jury was one of the most intelligent to be found in the city, Counsel was very glad to soe -that the other papers had re frained from commenting on the case, the He 5 CANADA TO SUTPLY UNITED STATES AND EUROPE. Water Power and Spruce -- Pros- pects of a New Paper Com- pany Contains Rich Food for Reflection. The Shareholder, a leading financial paper in Montreal, has a strong arti cle on the pulp and paper industry in Canada, and says : ; The | S3eeptional advantages which "anada efjovy in relation to pmlp ma- terial or manuiacture - pared the inexhaustible supply of raw mate: rial, the excellence and availability of her water supply and its ready ap plicability for use as a motive pow: er, offer strong inducements to capi talists desirous of seeking investment in profitable undertakings. That Ca nada can supply all the quarters of the globe with paper on conditions in no way inferior, but in many superi- of, to competing countries, is a well established fact, and justifies the ex- pectation that this industry which is already in a thriving condition will yet become, and that at no distant day one of the leading and most pro- fitable industries of the commtry. As demand regulates supply, and as the demand for the product of pulpwood has virtually no limit, the future is increasingly promising for the indus try. It" 1s highly desirable that the material should be manufactured in this country, and, then only, export ed in the finished state. I other Soup tries can manufacture our raw m the benefit they derive should be kept here. We are gratified, therefore, to know that efforts are being put forth to accomplish this desirable re- sult, and we believe these efforts will meet with that success which they de- serve. Among the most recent enter yrises in this direction is the Atlantic Pulp and Paper Co., (limited), which has heen organized to take advantage of the unrivalled facilities for the manufacture of pulp and paper at New Richmond, on the Baie des Cha- leurs, where it is confidently believed that these products can be manufac tured equally economically, if not more so, than in any other place in America. The company proposes to manufacture for export trade, and the position of its works on the At jantic seaboard makes it possible to ship to all foreign ports by water without transhipment, an advantage the value of which cannot be too highly estimated. In order to enable the company to complete the additi- ona necessary works and secure suf ficient capital it now offers for sale R850. 000 of 7 per cent, cumulative pre ference stock at par, payable 10 per cent. on appligation, 20 per cent. on allotment, 20 per cent. two months, 25 per cent, four months, and a like sum six months after allotment. The prospectus fully sets out the objects contemplated, while the composition of the board of directors is a strong guarantee of the faith that experienc ed, practical business men have in the success of the undertaking. The in vestor seeking remuperative emnloy- ment for his idle capital will find rich food for reflection in the statements contained in the prospectus issued by the company. REALLY AN AMALGAMATION. Of Three Concerns--Promises Big Things For Toronto. Toronto, May 2A fire which threatered for a time the total de struction of the extensive area of pens and buildings of the Union stock yards cogpany, at Toronto Junction, broke out yesterday afternoon, and as a result, buildings covering a bloek of about an acre in extent were almost totally destroyed, The buildings burned comprised store building, 225 tons of a rial to advantage that is all the more | reason why we should See to it that Tuesday Next Will Bb The Last Day of The DISCOUNT SALE. Best Reap The Benefit While You Can. v On Saturday 3 FREE CONCERTS. \{ ONE DAY ONLY, SATURDAY, You are Invited to Attend One and All of - i ie 10 tO 12 am, 2:30 to 5p,m, 7:30 10 9:30 p.m, when the w famed artists in Opery, Vaudeville and Minstrelsey be exactly reproduced on the new and wonderful TALK-A-PHONE, Just brought from N-w York by the Imperial Music Company, who to intro duce into Canada their publications of latest songs and piino sheet music, sel sell ling at rocents 10 25 c&nts per copy, will 10 Copies Assorted for 25¢. on Saturday Only Come with the crowd and he.r the Talk-a-phone sing and talk, STARR & SUTCLIFFE HA and 120 Princess 8S E'S, TT rr treet. Mirgston, Ont Stylish Spring Suits Master-p'eces of Tailors' Art. Fine Worsteds SUITS TH Tweeds hHerges $8, $10, $12, $13 $14. (ONE PRICE) os a EH. D. BIB (OAK TATL ©Des @OVe ® 0o@ ® J BY CO. a ASK YOUR FELT they will beg for our Queen Quality fortable shoe made for ten der fest in the last legislature, and nominated in his place Mayor Hendrie. The slight thus put upon Mr. Colquhoun is one he is disposed to resent. West Hamiiton had, as its member, and thereby inflaming public ntindd. He would not ask his honor to siugeest that such comment he stopped, but if it was repeated the divisional court in Toronto would be als of the conservative association in Ontario drafted and issued to the el- ection experts in Manitoba through the hands of one Freeborn. It is de- msmship, the exeollent finish, nod the viccablengss of the woods, You wet large por centage on your investment in wear work. pr which contained about hay, and twenty-two pens, which, the company pot yet having begun opera tions, were empty. The loss on the buildings is estimated at $5,000 and and want, t com J. R. Johnston, «ws TAILOR. Mention It To Others. 1 our milk has given you satisfaction, tell your friends about it. We want everybody to know that our Clarified milk cannot be excell ow CLARIFIED MILK CO. Phone 567. Baget St. : {OUR STOCK § IsIn Good Order. for may a long year, Hon. Mr. Gib- son, the present attorney-geueral in the Ontario government, The peo- | ple ought to appreciate an able nian when he is willing to serve them, and how the electors of West Hamilton al: lowed ibemselves--that is the majori- ty of theme--to make the change they did. in last general election way never be known. The man who replaced him, Mr. Colquboun was a successful bank- er. He understood financial affairs, and was able to criticise them. But he was not, and is not now, a poiitician of high rank. He lacks in: forcefulness of character and that Huency of speech which is the possession of the easy debater. As a new aspirant for public favours he mallied the conservative workers and surprised them, and per haps himself, by his election. Now, at the end of four years, he is abandoned by his aforetime political friends and apparently without much reason. Mr. Hendrie, who ik the choice of the party convention, is not a leader of public opinion. He is may. or of his city, but men get into muni: other reasons than t 1 much stir in parliament. His voice debater as Mayor Hewdrie can out it. nied by some of the party leaders that hey saw the document and knew ab- tut that does not dispose of he fact that there was such a eircul- ar and that a "wicked attempt was made to act according to its mstruc- tions, Mz, Whitney again advises the com. servative party to appoint a vigilance party in every constituency. To do what ? Check corruption and worse ? Has any body, on bebali of the con- servative party, denounced the infirm- ities of they will have no more of them ! Has any one expressed regret for the per: formances of Freshorn and Chamber: lain and Smith ¥ The judges lamented that they had not a chanee to punish Smith according being engaged in the wiost shameful trafficing in votes in South Owtario. But Mr. Whitney has never seen any- thing wrong about it and never men: tioned his regret. On the contrary, ac- vepling a man's silence as an indica- tion of his consent Mr. Whitney i= Vjuite reconciled to any Ievegniarity 'Jotig 8s his party gets a benefit. the past and declared that to his offence, be to i not clave the air und make the | Sr; 4 raftors ring. But he wos just as much i asked to settle. the matter, This ended the preliminary inquest Public Were Excluded. A citizen called to-day to complain strongly against the action of the police magistrate in holding the pre- Jiminary investigation into the Sharp case behind closed doors. The citizen said he was sent by the scores of per sons kept outside to prohibit against such unwarranted = action. - It was against all precedent in any British colony. The citizen said was aware that the magistrate had dis- cretionary powers in some cases, bit he held he had none touching felony cases. Iv might also be stated that in all such cases in the United States the doors of the eourt room are thrown open to the publie. : Col.' Duff, police magistrate, when asked the cause of the public's exclu: sion, stated that the case was only an examination, and as the prisoner was a juvenile the statide provided that the magistrate had the option of refusing admittance to the public. ~ What Will Be Done. Newport, RI, May 2-The Ameri- can i company is planning to connect Block Island with Providence by wi telegraphy. The Block Is land: station will for the link in the chain which t is erecting and Rew York. It ¥ station on tha contents $2,000. Against this loss the insurance will amount to pro. hably one-hali. The Battle Creek, Mich, stating that the Advance works have Bought the plant of the John Abell threshing machine and agriculture works, of this city, is de clared by T. A. Rowan, barrister, who in acting for the Abel company, to be hardly corveet. "The fact ix," says Mr. Rowan, "the Advance thresher works, of Battle Creek, and the Min neapolis engine and threshing machine company, of Minneapolis, and the John Abell company, of Toronto, have amalgamated with the control in the hands of the Americans. The amalga- mation has been brought about for the purpose, of pushing the John Abell company's works to their full capacity and do all the Canadian trade for the three companies and a large part of the foreign trade. This is all 1 can say at present, although I might add that the amblgamation will mean a big thing for Toronte." despateh throsher LATCHFORD CHOSEN. He Will be the Winner in South Renfrew. ior, May 2. The convention of Fehon: of South Renfrew was held here vesterday. President John Tierney was in the chair. Upwards of ome hundred ten were in at- tendance from all # of the riding Hon. F. R. Latehiord was the unani- choice of the convention. Tae 'was received with © ringing The meeting was held in the Every pain from a éorn or bunion is but for mercy. Why fitting and hurtful shoes ? sho¢ you. Patent Kid, Patent Leather, and Viel K wade to fit. Our Queen Quality Sho es are $3; High Shoes, $3.76. Price sta FEET. Oxfords, every pair. not listen ? It will ot's ory into ills ary we 1 shoes Wh y erowd if TENDER ped TO A BOON on RO OOOO Come here with your m uch-abused {eet ® The Popular Shoe Store. OOOO OK CEO) i --. 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