PAGES 0 TO 11. go @ 268, YEAR 77-NO. he § § v aily KINGSTON, ONTARIO, S. ritis TURDAY. NOVEMBER 19 ' 4 ~ + rm mii pa ~ gr ---- ig SECOND THE WOMEN ON A ---------- By JAMES MUIR. lad we will us stil} Copyright by Publishers' Press Disguise our bondage Tis womagi, woman us rules Thomas Moore It must not be taken for that because the woman's movement has been looked upon some- what coldly by Canadian women gen erally, they are less interested in poli- ties and the questions afiecting the destiny of their own cowritry than are the women 'of the United States and the old lands of Furope. It is true that none of our Canadian ladies have done such spectucalar things as has Mrs. Cornwallis West, for example, but it is just as true of some of them as of her that their husbands and would never have achieved their pres ent success in politics without their in- fluence, and it ix equally true that both politieal parties owe much to the work of their lady adherents. It is the same in politics' as in every other walk of life, Observe the progress of temperance reform. It is mainly a woman's move- granted suffrage sons MRS. OLIVER ment. In its social aspect alone it is of vast importance, and already it has had the effect of prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liguots in a huge area of this ecintegi The predivtion has been made it before two decades have gone by Canada will be a prohi- bition country. Whether that will be #0 or not, of colirse, we cannot tell, but. this much is certain, that the suc '7 ess accomplished by the women tem- perance reformers has been so remark- able that the prophecy is not unrea- sonable. They have forced the ques tion into the arena of active politics, and in the result of most elections to- day it plays an important part. It is often remarked that the federal poli- ticians at Ottawa are so fearful of its effect upon their standing in their con- stituencies that they lose no opportun- ity of impressing on the public the fact that the temperance question is one' for the provincial legislature en- Sirdlye They shirk it whenever possi- Last session of parliament the naval poliey and H. H. Miller's anti-gam- ling bill were the features. So impor- tant did the newspapers consider the latter that it oceupied as much space in their 'column as the former. It caused tremendous excitement in many parts of the country, and on the floor of the House of Commons, as well as in committee, the debates were pro- longed 'and bitter. This anti-gambling INFLUENCE OF A A AN {Ottawa she was j of the members, and at PARLIAMENT Wilfrid Laurier and R. L. Borden vot- ed for it. Parliament could not afiord to avoid recognition of the influences behind it, [hese instances are sufficient to show that the influence of women on the Ca- nadian parliament so far us legislation is concerned is pronounced. The legis lation effected has been for the most part towards the betterment of our so- cial conditions, and has been "the di rect result of the work of the National Council of Women and the Women's Christian Temperance Union. The Sab- bath day observance act, passed a vear or two ago, is an excellent example of social legislation in which women took an active interest. tut the personal influence upon par liament, as distinct from the influence of organized bodies, is rather the pur- pose of this article. There never was a better political campaigner than Mrs. George H. Per- ley, whose untimely death on a visit to England a few months ago caused deep sorrow. She had much to do with the election of her husband in the Quebee constituency of Argenteuil She an untiring canvasser, and took un real interest in the people of that county. The last time I saw her at Finch, Mr Borden wound up his Ontario eampaign. She wis was where was here, there and everywhere, speak this man and that laughing and joking and friends. She certainly made votes that day for her party. While parliament was in session at the chief entertainer ta a programme ing to woman, making many her dinner ble was discussed many of attack upon the government She contributed her quota of advice. It is probable that Mr. Perley would not be chief conerrvative whip to-day, but for the fact that his wife was such a Keen politician for he is not a parliamen tarian of the pugnacious variety, and hitherto has confined his attention to matters affecting the welfare and health of communities. Another lady who has had a great deal to do with the success of her hus- band in politics is Mrs. Templeman, wife of the minister of inland revenue. Fhe little story behind the appoint: ment of the Hom William Templeman will serve to illustrate this. Farly in 1906, there being a vacant portiolio, the leading newspaper correspondents of the capital sent out the statement that Mr. Templeman would become minister of inland revenue, No ap- ointment had been made, but the ol feet of the publication of the despatch was such that Sir Wilfrid Laurier had no option but to give Mr. Templeman the portfolio, It was a newspaper tri bute to Mrs. Templeman, between whom and the newspaper fraternity social pathy To the young reporter in his dark dave and with hoped almost blasted she has been a faithful friend and adviser. She had never forgotten her husband's early struggle in news- paper work, There is no more ardent worshipper at the shrine of politics than Lady Laurier. Every debate worth listening to finds her in her 'place in the front seat of the speaker's gallery, and she misses not a word uttered by the sup- porters or opponents of her distin guished husband's government. She has a most attractive personality, and wherever she goes vou will observe young men and older men around her enjoying immensely her vivacious econ- versation. An unmarried member of the commons said to me last winter that he enjoyed a talk with Lady Laurier better than with any lady he Lady Laurier still shows the same Keen interest in her hushand's that she displayed in earlier years. It is rarely that she misses driving measure was in the main also a wo man's movement, although the Lord's Day Alliance caused the bill to be in- troduced. .1t became law. Doth Sir him home from his offices on Parlia- ment Hill, and she looks annoyed and anxious if he does not leave work aside for the day punctually at six there had always been a bond of sym- work | one kept of con o'clock. It is related that on ogcasion the premier had been unusually late over a mu siderable - consequence, anc Laurier not to wait for him, | ingly she drove home alone, o'clock came and ®ir Wilirid had not arrived. Ordering out the automiobile again she drove to the premier's of- fice ind semt in this message : "Lady Laurier insists that Sir Wilirid Laur- ior, come home to dinner." The pre mier came, and stayed dutifully at hin house for the rest of the even- ing. . At the instance of Lady Laurier af- ter the new western wing of the par- liament buildings was completed the wives and daughters--or sisters when they had none--of the cabinet minis ters arranged to hold weekly recep- tions in the parliamentary restaurant. These functions, it is =aid, have done much to solidify the government side of the house. Men, getting to know each other socially, learn to like their fellows the better, and loyalty becomes the stronger, apart from party loyalty. However, these meet- mgs have had the effect of bringing together members of the opposite side of the house, and while the tenacity of the parliamentarians to their own political views and leaders has not been' diminished, some of the rancour of party struggle has been lessened and the standard of debate during these last few years has risen the higher. The wile of the chieftain of the con- servatives is also a strong force in politics. Like the late Mrs. Perley she is a good campaigner und an ex- cellent hostess. © But jdst as Sir Wil- frid Laurier is too busy to attend much to the social! duties of the ses sion so is R. L. Borden. The two Jeaders have to be almost constantly in the house, or within easy call. Mrs. Borden attends the parliamen- tary debates more faithfully than any other lady. Almost every day she may be seen in the speaker's gallery, She ocoupies the corner seat of the front bench on the left hand of the speak- er, while Lady Laurier sits at the other end. Thus they occupy the same positions relatively as their { husbands. It is said that Mrs. Bor- { den has am extraordinary faculty for { recognizing political ability in men. This intuition has been helpful to the party. However late the debates are in closing she remains to the end, and when the spall hours of the morning have arrived, is frequently the only person in the gallery except the nod- ding attendants. Probably the most noteworthy en- trant into public life during the last few years is Charles "A. Magrath, of Medicine Mat. He frankly confesses that he is not as keen a party poi tician as some, and that his chief reason for going into parliament was to please his wife and mother who wanted him to play a more promin- ent part in legislating for the = na- tional weal. But for these two la dies it is unlikely that Canada would have the services in a politieal capa- joity of this great man. | Alexander Haggart, of Winnipeg, came into parliament at the last gene- ral election with one of the biggest majorities in the whole country. While, of course, there were other in- fluences at work, it is admitted that { Mes. Hagiart had a good deal to do { with that majority. She is owe of | the "good angels" of Winnipegs The { hospitals, the poor and the needy i : the unfortunate and the wayward, the Fdowntredden have in her » friend and . The remark of a young "man left one of the polling booths election that she had the way to some 3 ré goes a vote for Mrs. . to') his wile. with { Centhers long career before her, She follows the debates closely. Any women who exert an influence on parliament would reference to the MRE, ALEX. HAGGART, MRS. BORDEN. be incomplete without a mention of Mrs. William Pugsley, wiié of the min- ister of public works, None bet- ter able to to guage public opinion Her knowledge of polities is gained fiest hand, for she constant at tendant at the Mrs. Jolin N.S; is as keenly is is a hous: Colchester, interested in public her husband. Mrs. Frank of the 'minister of the wields a considerable in anid has been a Stanfield, of (questions as Oliver, interior, in wile fluence politics, for Edmon- consider- great help to the member toh. Mrs. F. B. Carvell is ed to be .as great an authority on national affairs ss her husband, the member for Carleton, N.B., which is saying a good deal. Hon. Rodolphe Lemieux freely ack. nowledges the debt he to his wife, who is a daughter of Sir Louis Jette She has given considerable time to the study of matters which come under his administration, His owes MADAME LEMIEUX, Wife of ihe pustimaster-general. ambitions are likewise hers, od ik is just possible that she will have ber reward dao weeing him leader of the Liberal party owe day. Mrs. F. 1. Congdon, of the Yukon, i a. student, sods Mes. Martin Bur veil, 'of Yale-Cariboo, T. W. Crothers, of West Elgin, ravely does anything of importance withont first consulting he in fount for many years Mc. | Croat refused to sooept & womina: tion, wad only did so when Hes. Lenths fo sdisieed hits: Mis election to her husband. Indeed the wives of the western members are of a Ww high type, and have made things much more interesting at the capital since the last election. The wives of most of the members of Quebec provinee are pot as con cpicuous as those of the English speaking members. They are con- spicuous by their absence and their husbands faithfully travel weekly to their quaint fireside amongst their habitant friends. Mrs. Hl. B. McGiverin did a great amount of hard work for her husband at the last election when he and Sir Wilirid Laurier were returned as mem- bers for Ottawa, and Mrs. William Wright has considerably strengthen- ed her husband in his constituency of Muskoka. Mrs. Gerald V. White, of North Renfrew, keeps a close eve on Mr. White's political affairs, and a pretty. compliment was paid her at a political dinner in Pembroke when oné of tthe speakers said that if Mrs. (hite ran she would beat anybody sound. As I have said before Canadian wo- men who are interested in politics have not done, and probably will not do the spectacular things attributed to many of the ladies of other countries, but in their own quiet way of work- ing fey are accomplishing much. What they have engineered is by no means the least important of our legisla- tion, While it is not invariably the case it is sufficiently proved. in poli- tics as in everything else, that a wife contributes much towards the success or failure of the man she weds. The Worth of the Individual, Ottawa Citizen These are days of the social surge. We find ourselves thinking in terms of the mass, and not of the man. The overwhelming tendency ix toward so- cialization. Conquest in these mor dern days comes by co-operation. The man apart is thrust to the wall, The things we do together are the things that win success. It is better so. The tendency is normal and of promise. Tt i= part of the process wherchy the new is created. hut, the 1 er connected with this ES OR Tame stantly tempted to emphasize the so- cial, and to forget the individual. It is absolutely necessary to insist upon the supreme worth of the indivi dual, whatever may be the conditions by which that individaal is surround od. In the growing complexity of so cial relations, his importance becomes not a whit Jess, Mis power to will the good and the right funda- mental dynamic humanity is the of all progress. Tongue Twisters, Detroit Free Press A London paper recently series of prizes for the best twisting sentences. The were the prizeswinners © The bleak breeze blighted the bright broom blossoms. Two toads totally tired trjed to trot to Tedbury. Strict, strong Stephen Stringer snar- ed slickly six sickly snakes. Susan shineth shoes and socks and shoes shine Susan. ceaseth shining shoes and socks, shoes and socks shock Susan. A haddock, a haddock, a black- spotted haddock; a black spot on the black back of a blackspotted had- dock. Oliver Oglethorp ogled an owl and an oyster. Did Oliver Oglethorp ogle an owl and an oyster. 1 Oliver Olethorp ogled an owl and an oyster, where are the owl and an oyster Oli- ver Oglethorp ogled ? offered a tongue following socks; She for Among the 'Extras." One of the things which help swell the traveller's expenses, both in this country and abroad, is the "extra" Tt may or may not be charged in th bill, but it is sure to be paid for. Pus bably even the most generous travel ler, however, will have some sympa- thy for the gentleman in the following story, who was made to pay liberally for a certain annoying privilege. During his stay at the hotel the wea- ther had been very hot. "Charles," said the landlord to the clerk, who was making out the bill to be presented to the departing guest, "have you noticed that the gentleman in No. 7 has consulted the thermome- ter on the plaza at least ten ti every morning during his stay here Charles rephied that he had "Well," said the landlord, "charge him the price of one dinner a day for the use of the thermometer." --Youth's Companion. His Rare Talent. In a reminiscent mood, Col. Gearge FE. Mupes, the veteran Napoleon of re- form, told the other day what he said was the original story about Horatio CU. Seymour. Seymour was an active figure in New York politics years ago when Dean Richmond was the demo cratic leader. Richmond talked little, and when he did it was to the point. One night afler the plans of Richmond had been successfully called out in a conven tion, the erowd called at Richmond's headquarters and demanded a speech. He refused, and said to one of his friends : "Oh, send Seymour out, He can talk longer and say less than any man know. UH I went out there I'd say something, and then the fat would be in 'the fire." Trade in Sea-worn Pebbles. A new industry is being started in Seaton which will provide employment for people in the winter. At ta large business is transa in sea worn | , which are imported from the French coast, and it is hoped Backache, Headache Internal Pains. JIS every suf Jering woman wonld take Pe runa, they would soon know sts value § | and mever be without it." . JOSEPH LACELLE, 12 Bron- son St, Ottawa East, Ontario, Canada, writes: i #1 suffered with backache, headache snd dragging pains for over nine months, and nothing relieved me until | I took Peruna. This medicine is by far | better than any other medicine for these troubles. A few bottles relleved me of | my miserable half-dead, bal Bib esas Lv SPIRES "J am now in good health, have neilher | sche nor pain, nor have I had any for the past year. "If every suffering woman would take Peruna, they would soon know its value snd never be without it." Dyspepsia and Indigestion. Mde. Joseph Dea Hue Bt. Olivier, Quebec, P. Q. 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Lesser, 938 W, 36th St, | Chicago, Ill, Worthy Secretary I, O, ' | T.y writes: "I am gla? to give a good word for Peruna. and I hope that all who see this who are troubled with systemic catarzh {as I waa for years, will profié by it. "I had tried many. remedies, but none did more than give me temporary ree lief, and some did not even do that. "1 took Peruna at the suggestion of 8 friend, and was more than pleased and surprised at the resnits. "1 am now perfectly well and strong, That weak, tired feeling has left me, and I feel like » different person oa tirely." The Slavery of Disease. It is wonderful how trany women 8 Janads and the United States have been practically nade new again by the use of Peruns., Not the victims of any organic disease, a dition. Miserable, dragging pains that keep 8 woman always from doing her best work, from being her best self. Oross and petnlent, perhaps, Maybe even & slattern in her household, just because ber health is continually below par. 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