will always wse WINDSOR "SALT. Pure-+fine--perfect in © subtle savour. ai iy IT HAVE BOUGHT THE FLOUR AND ed Store of Wm. Tait. I will be glad to sec all his old customers come back weuin und as neny new ones. A large aud now stock of Flour, Feed and all © Kinds of Seed and Grain. Get my prices hefare you buy, J. A.McFarlane MER i ND WOMEN Use Big @ for unnature Jt fiation s or oRALIOn ucous membranes nises, and not astris gent of poisonous. ainiey Pry Commagion: Xpenses---the cutern ord pt fault than the Does Sour tin » ly 2 ng It's Al t "than com 11. Water That Sells High. 3 we 3 ub ~ or) at 21a Your, k is one of the Job Print SHEE SH iar The British Whig Publishing Co., Limited ' EDW. J. B, PENSE, . Managing Director Dailp Whig. The Toronto Electric Light com- | pany is under suspicion in sweking the power to issue . additional stock and to the extent of a million dol lars. Jt in alleged that the company wants this capital in der to make necessary improvements at once. There is an objectionable feature in connection with the proposal. It is that the stock be sold to the present members of the company at par, while the stock already out is worth 8161 per share, In other words the million dollars of new stock, il put on the market, would sell for $1,600, 000, and it is propesed to give the favoured ones, the present stockhold- ers, a bonus to the extent of 8600, 000. Nor is this all. The city of Toron- to has under cousideration the ac- quirement of the electric plant. It is proposed to buy and operate it in the people's interest. The stock now sold at par will not be available at less than the market rate, which is 81,- 600,000, and it is a serious matter for the people. Practically the scheme is to water the new stock of the electric company and to have the people purchase it at the market rate, water and all. The legislature must be a consenting party and that body has been getting wiser in its dealing with municipal matters. The Safety Of Life. An important issue is before the milway commission, namely, the ad- option of such rules by the railway componies as will tend to at least re duce the number of accidents occur ring ennually. The railway commission can o-dot the precautions which it thinks will check or prevent the fata- litios, but it prefers that the compan: ics prepare the exhibit and subject it for approval. # A suggestion of tha chairman of (the commissicn, Judge Killam, was not well received. It was that the compan- jes should submit the rules, when drafied, to the trainmen for an ex- press'on of their opinion. The repre sen'ative of the Grand Trunk thought that would involve serious delay. In: fermtially he intimates that the em- ployees of the companies would be hard to satisfy, and that between them and their employees there might be a gap it would be hard to bridge. That something inthe. way of pre: Sure and hor as ; wealthy fricids will respond, 'as heretofore, to the appeals, and they will help to gdd to the handsome piles that mow decorate the college campus, snd are as. fo many monu- ments of her greatness. Aye, the spirit of Queen's is a liv- irg, thorgh closive, factor in her suc- cons. Why Should Trustees Kich? The attitude of the farmers cn the education ruestion--their opposition to the net of last year,in fo far as its coercive features were concerned--is prescnted in the Weekly Sun. Our contemporary represents the ments of the rural electors more clear- ly perhaps than any other paper in Ontario. and' for the reason that it makes a special study of their inter ests. The desire to raise the salaries of the teachers is laudable enough, but the government took an abrupt ond unpopulor method of reaching the object aimed at. Some one blundered in his impetoosity, and the govern- ment sees that now. The position of tha rural trustee on the subject is stated by the Sin. He holds that the government erred. In what way? "The farmer," says the Sun,. "is already bearing an unfair share of the public burdens. He pays taxes, for municipal and school pur: poses, based on the actual value of his property, while railways alongside of him are taxed upon not more than one-third of their holdings. The farm- or pays his full share of the bounties to the iron and steel industry and in subsidies to railways--grants in which the 'wanufacturer the capitalist, and the merchant doing business with these favored corporations have an indirect share, but in which the farm- or has no part. He pays, under the tariff, from twenty-five to fifty per cent. above actual value for practical- ly all the necessaries he buys, while he receives no, compensating advantage in return. When the farmer found his already heavy burden being increased it in not surprising that anger was aroused, even when the object of the increase was so praiseworthy, Nor was there any need of increasing the tax on the farm. With railway and corporate wealth fairly taxed, our forest resources properly conserved and the wealth of Cobalt, and other like centres justly tolled, enough re- venue can be secured to meet the en- tire cost not only of carrying on the provincial go ernment, but to meet the necessarily increased cost of pub- lie school edueaticn as well. The gov- crmment's decision, announced last weak, to largely 'increase the provin- cial grants to rural publie schools is apparintly due to a partial realization of th sa facts. Rural taxpayers should assist the government to a full reqli- zat'on 'n this matter." Here is an indication that the over- tures of the government for peace, on the (school question, will not be - ac- cepted. There is a partial atonement for some one's mistake, but there will have to be more done before the agri- cultural vote will be appeased. The ventive measures is required goes wi hout question, In America there is sand: more are maimed and incapaci- tated for service of any kind. In Fng giving of a few dollars in grants to thy school section will not make the on awl slaughter of life annually. | raral s heool trustees abandon their Thousands of people are killed. Thou- | ideas. They approve of the . schoo's and their equipment, but in all these better things, cays the Sun, "A senti~ Jane thero is a wonderful absence of ! good deal may be lft to the trustees harrowing and distressing accidents. | and inspectors acting together, and Two ovcurred last year, and the wn. with a knowledge of local circum- commennsse of them exeited general stances," In just so many words the remarks, The. fact is that the English ! Sun intimates that the education de- poole view geeid nts with great alarm | partment must not imaging that it is and there is sich a prompt and the whole push, The act of the last searching enquiry into every mishap, | Session made the trustee a collector that the occurrence of them is nn of revenue for the government. It de- dered almost. impossible by the safe grards that ard wad. The weakness of the American rail- way system is the light estimate put by the average corgoration upon life. Collisions tke pladh, 'and the com- | pany's first congera iw, the damage or | destruction of rolling stock. It should be the loss of life, and this will only come when public opinion changes the attitude 'of the corporations towards the'r employees. The Spirit Of Queen's The' 4idtors from the legislature to the collegy here, in order®hy personal observation to get a better deg of its | 4 work, were impressed by the "spirit" which animated all who havé to do with the institution. That spirit was referred to in a recent pamphlet that was issued, and for the purpose of i an ite needy, invited. A critic referred to their spirit as "something that! was elusive amid hard to defn: It is certainly not illusive. The 'one thine about all Queen's men is an a loyalty which is demonstrated the sorvice which they render, and the trifices which they make in its be: | hall. It was mover more apparent than at present, and hever more disposed 110 insite men to generous deeds and actions. : Ths work of Quecn's has not been as fully understood as it deserved. As , result of 'the revelation on Wednesday the governmént may be moved to take || a larger view of the college and its Ara . and give more liberally to _ departments. = Provincial br} 'undying loy ty 4a. their Alma Mater: | | prived him of his share in school gov- ernment. It is a position that the average trustee will not oceupy. Editomal Notes. The attempt of the Thaw parly is to show that the "defendant" is in- rane. The clearest evidence of it so far apparent lias heen the mismanagement of his case. He has wanted to direct it himself, 3 The opposition in Ottawa is trying had to get up something in the way of a land deal scandal! as big as that in which Pope, Lefurgey, Bonnett et al participated. So far the effect has been a failure. The evidence is coming out that the I'stening board has been doing a good dual of execution in the Toronto tel 1 hone offices. The garbled conversa: inspir'ng the friends of Quern's to give { tions, as written down, find their way into the London eléction cases. The president of the Ottawa Teach, ors" Assotiation has essayed to brace | ap Mr. Whitney in tie, school legisla: { tion. Too late. The premier scared by what he heard has made' his back' somersault, 4 3 Harry K. Thaw, on trial for the murder of Sanford White, is referred to in the newspaper reports as the "def ndant." In this country he would be called the "prisoner," and ocoupy a place in the dock. Mr. Whitney solomnly announces tlat there is not a word of truth in } thi report that he is to gorrymander the provined. The Albany club will ferhars actept this: as a hint that they are net 1o pass out any move lemons. or of Winni- | jog is the conser ative nominee for one of the local seats. If defeated he will expect to resume his job. That's a species of political morality which %, some people cannot condone. A cariouniivt presents the attitude of some railway magnates as it appears 10 the onlookers. They are absorbed with their samings, the counting of the coin; while life is being slaughter- «d on the railway through some mani- fest negleet, J. A. Macdonald, of the Globe, away over ity Rochester, has been giv- ing his testimony as 10 the power of the press, Mr, Macdcnald is an honor to the profession. He is as good a speaker aw writer, und it is not often that this is the case. SPIRIT OF THE PRESS 'Man For The Job. London Advertiser. Anot 'government job for Mayor Judd! His worship is becoming a per- manent feature of the administration. Why nat make him minister of the ex- erior ? Something In That. Brantford Ex itor. Hon. J. R. Stratton, in The Peter boro. Examiner, denies that he is a candidate for senate honors. Possibly he recognizes that lightning does not usually strike twice in or about the same spot. Whitney's Act. Toronto Star. Premier itney is said to contem- plate a redistributicn bill that will wipe ont Mr. Harcourt and make it mighty rd for any grit to hold a seat. Premier Whitney seems to have grasped the idea that no legislature err ever succeed as a Mendelssohn choir until he has the selecting of the VOICES, A Danger Gone By. Ottawa Free Press. British - ( olumbians having "squelch- ed' the socialists, the reputable peo rle of that prévince can now settle down to a term of political rule, whereiri the = government of the day will not be dependent upon the votes of men who avowedly aim at the de- struction of the Canadian form of government, A Government Back own. Hamilton Times. Under Whitney's rural school trus- tees coercion act of last year, the minimum salary for teachers was $350 to 8500, 'according to the assessment of the pargieular section. Whitney boasted much of his determination to compel 'the rural trustees to 'loosen up." Now, he has weakened, and un- der the new 'act the minimum salary will drop to $300. On a $400 salary the government will pay $40. . What gave the premier "cold feet"? Was it fear of the rural trustees whom he has been using to make it apoear that he is the generous friend of the teachers ? It is a great come-down, at any rate. Pile On The Agony. London Advertiser. The appointment of partisan dom- missioners to "investigate" public of- ficials has become the fixed practice of the Whitney government. It is proba- bly intended to cover the nakedness of the spoils system with the cloak of hypocrisy, but it serves the ends of ths spoilsmen just as well. The liber: press cannot he too vehement in its cvnumciation of these wrongs. If it is has been too forbearing. something must be allowed far the feeling that it was useless to hope to stay the band of the government so long as it had its presint majority in the legis- latyre at its back, The opposition, however, should mot default in this matter. It should be made the occa- sion of an attack upon - the govern: ment during the present session. The Bank Tragedy. Toronte News. There are all the elements of mys: tery and tragedy ip the Ontario Bank failure and its results. It has been | proved that for years Mr. McGill used its funds in hazardous speculaticn, but there is nothing to show that he speculated in his own behalf, All' his extraordinary methods and illegal Froccedings seem to have heen direct. ed towards saving an institution which was practically bankrupt when it came into his hands. The whole com- munity knew. that he was a persistene and flagrant speculator, but the facis seem never to Fave come into the possession of his hoard of directors. In this respect we think the board was reouljarly careless and neglectiul. But there is nothing to show that they connived at his omerations, and the macis'rate's "action in dismissing the charge acainst Mr. Cockburn is well supporied by the facts. Junetown Jottings. Junetown, Feb. 6.--~Jacob Warren is Helen Purvis had the to break her arm again last week. and Mrs. Hargraves were guests-at BE. Summers' on Satur- day last. Jacob Herbison's fine team of colts became {rights and ran awa; Joe day last' week, Mrs. H. J. Tay r and Mrs. Thomas Franklin were "guests at Willam Baile's on Tuesday og James Rolan and eile as. inprovi om their atta ligeon. Several on here at tended the entertainment at Mallery- town on M v evening. Mrs, Wal ter P is improved. Mr. and Mrs, J. C. Turner are spending a weeks with friends at Athens. George War. ren, Winnipeg, has spent phe past few weeks with parents here. Mr. and Miss Earl, Temperance Lake, were gweis of friends here an Sunday. Charles Troesdoll spent Monday at Herbert Scott's. ness. Little misfortane Pr. Shoop's Rheumiitic Remedy-- when used faithfully will reach chronic and dificult cases heretofore regarded as incurable by physicians and is the most reliable prescription known to clean ut and com remove every vest] rheuma from the tot Sald by al dele. Sa ing at T. Gardiner's. able to bo around after a severe ill- | CHALMERS CHURCH Held Its Annual Meeting--Revenue Surplus of $200. Lest evening, the annual meeting of Chlmers church was held. A feature, now adopted for the second time, was a social before the business was taken yup. The Ladies' Aid, a society unmtig- 'ing in its good offices, provided the refreshments, and the attendance was large. ' N.C. Polson was called to the chair, and C. A, Macpherson to the scerétary's desk. Brief preliminary addresses, apt and to the point, were mate by several gentlemen. George M. Macdompell congratulated the work- ers on the general' success of the church year, and offered some sugges- tive hints as to a way in which the churches and labor organizations might work together in the higher in- tercsts, material and moral, of the community. On behalf of the board of managers, James M. Farrell expressed the cordial approval of himself and fellow-managers of the line of action suggested, In the course of the yrar, three new elders were elected, Rev. Alexander i Laird, B.A., of the RM.C.; Louis E. | Staples, M.A, Collegiate Institute, and Prof. Matheson, of Queen's. Prof. Dyde, in the name of the Ladies' Aid and the congregation, presented con- gratulations to these new brethren, who briefly acknowledged the words of greeting offered them, The regular business was then + taken np. The reports of the session, Woman's Foreig Mis- i ston Society, Young Women's Society, Alekandra Circle, Ladies' Aid, Bemnevolent| fund, and choir, were successively prgsented and adopted. All showed a gdecessful vear. Then the trustees' and treasur- er's reports came together, and proved highly satisfactory and, therefore, highly iateresting. The revenue is elastic, with a credit balance of near- ly $200; und the contributions to the major church schemes are all above those of last year, some as much as twenty-five per cent. Owing to im- portant improvements and repairs, j like the concrete walks around the church grounds, and some insurance, the expenses were heavier than usual, but fortunately the revenue was in proportion. The retiring trustees, Messrs. W. Renton, James M. Farrell, and D. B. Murray were re-elected for a term of three years. Cordial thanks were vot od to the various societies of the con- gregation, and to the chairman of the evening, and the meeting was clos: ed with the benediction. Sunday fen ' News From Cataraqui. Catoragui, Feb. 7.---Quarterly ser- vices will Be held in the Methodist church next Sunday. Miss E. Cooke bas heen engaged as orgunist, Mrs. Ely, the former organist, having re signed, after some years of faithful service. The choir loft has been en- larged to accommodate the large number of member, Miss Stella Boyd on the evening of the th inst., was "At Home" to a number of her young friends. The mectings of the Epworth League are very well attended. An interesting spelling match was held, last week, Cooke Bros. and F. Val lean have purchased new horses. Miss Evelyn Stratton, Deseronto, is visit- Mr. Caverly has moved here from the Front Road. He hus a position with J. Suddard. H. Watson, who has been at the parson- age, lias returned to his home in Van- couver, Mr. Porter is. out again aftor his serious illness, Miss G. Hayecock. Kingston, spent Sunday with Miss M. MoMichael. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ward and Mr. and 'Mrs. Frederick Burnett, drove over the lake to visit friends across the border. Mss. John Milton and children, Pittsburgh, spent a few days at James Cooke's. Miss Nellie Guess injured her foot while skating recently. The gardencrs are preparing for spring operations in the way of putting up hot-beds. Miss Jessi Nicol invited a few of her friends to a skating party recently. Mrs. W. O'Shea hos returned from visiting friends in Western Ontario. Mrs Jackson, Sr., is spending the winter on. Wolfe Island, with her daughter, Mrs. Fawcett. Miss Mary Harpell, Kingston, is at home at present. Ida Hill Items. Ida Hill, Feb. 5.--Thomas Makin is busily engaged at hauling gravel from R. Cuddy"s for cementing purposes. Capt. Cole, of the Salvation Army, gave a farewell service in the bar- racks, Sunbury, on Sunday. Adijt. Simms, of Kingston, gave his famous lectare "Through Haunts and Jun- gles," on Monday evening. D. Shan- non and James Fisher purchased a team of valuable colts from William Toner, Barriefield. Robert Ball pur- chased a portion of bush from C. W. Langwith, 'and is busily engaged in clearing it off. A number of the young people attended an assembly in Ratterseg Orange hall. Visitors : Wil. liam Hamilton, Cushendall, at R. Cuddy's: Thomas Cuddy and Thomas Fisher in Kingston; Henry Camoplhell Burnt Hills, at his son's, Frank Campbell. Reports From Selby. Selby, Feb. 6.--V. Storms' litth children are still very low with th measles. School is. progressing favor ably wmder tha able management o Miss Grass, Walter Boyd of Carman Men., is spending the winter with hi: father, George Boyd. The basket so cial given by the Foresters here on Friday last, was a decided success. Miss Jda Manion was the guest this week, of her sister, Mrs. Edward Shanghne: sv. Newburgh Rosd. A number from hore attended the races at the Napanwe Driving Park last week, Mr. and Mrs, Leopold Carsecal- len returned <n Wednesdav, after their wedling trip to Rochester, N.Y. A jolly load of younesters spent a very en'oyable evening recently at Moses Hudgins. | You Will Regret It. Ii you let our big clearing sale of fine furs pass by without tgking ad vanfdge of it as never before have such valurs bern offered. Campbell Bros., the store of quality. At the benmet in Grant ball or Wednesday only McConkey's bonbons ond' chocolates were served, They are the chaice of royalty, Sold only at hson's Red Cross drug store. | | Health of Canadian Women A Subject Much Discussed At Women's Clubs--The Future of 2 Country Depends on the Health of Its Women, women were 80 rare as to extinct. of the condition of women. in headaches, backaches, nervousness, that bearing-down feeling, irregefiar per lode, pelvic catarr] ydisplace- ment of the sleeplessness ? ' There is a tried and true remedy for all these ailments. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has re- stored more Canadian women to health than all other remedies in the world. It regulates, strengthens and cures diseases of the female organism as nothing else can. 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When women are troubled with irreg- ular, suppressed or painful periods, weak- ness, pelvic catarrh, displacements, t bearing-down feeling, inflammatio: backache, bloating, (or flatulency), ¢ neral debility, indigestion, and nervous prostration, or are beset with such syn p- toms as dizziness, faintness, lassitude, excitability, irritability, nervousness sleeplessness, melancholy, *"all-gone" and *" want-to-be-left-alone "' feelings, blues, and hopelessness, they should remember there is one tried and true remedy. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once removes such troubles, No other medicine in the world has received such unqualified endorsement. No other medicine has such a record of cures of female troubles. Refuse to buy any other medicine, for you need the best. Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. The present Mrs. Pinkham is the daughter-in-law of Lydia E. 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