\ HEADQUARTERS -- FOR -- Prices Lowest Best Goods. # CORBETT'S | BEELER OEREIE® QUALIT Goes a Long Way IN LUMBER O ur Lumber, whatever grade, is § the best of its grade. CALL AND SEE. S. Anglin & Co.f Cor. Bay & Wellington. "Phone 66, : PERFECTION COCOA "Great for Breakfast. A day started on Cowan's Cocoa is a day with a clear head and a steady nerve-- a day full of snap and life. Cocoa nourishes, the body. It is rich in food value and --SPECIALS. Hot Bovril, Hot Chocolate, | Oysters and Lunches Pork and Beans, Geo. Masoud's « ICE OREAM PARLOR. 264 PRINCESS STRERY, BIBBY'S CAB STAND DAY OR NIGHT . Phone = 201 g GREAT SALE o Caged a Sears " i Fans yor SUGARMAN, : : _ 242 Unfarle Street. FONG SING - has removed to 383 Princess next to Ye . ~class Work Suaraniosd. burt [projectors of the railway were in {eommission had no speeches to make mt i tiem WERBKLY per year. stylish, and cheap 4 TORONTO THE WHIG SEVENT DAILY BRITISH WHIG, published at 306-310 King Street. Kings- ton. Ontarfo, at $6 per year. Bditfons at 2.30 and 4 o'clock p.m. BRITISH WHIG, 16 pages, published in parts on Mon- day and Thursday morning at $1 a year. To United Otates. charge for postage had to be added, making pace of Daily $3 and of Weekly $1.50 ; THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 6, 101 YEIGHTH YEAR Attached is one of the best Job Printing Offices in Canada; rapid, work; nine improved presses THE BRITISH WHIG PUBLISHING CO, LIMITED _. 9. G. Elliott, President, , Leman A. Guild, Sec. Treas. OFFI10E. Suite 19 and 20 Queen City Chambers, 32 Church Street, Toronto. H. BE. Smallplece, J.P., representat ive. The federal government has been asked to veto the legislation of Al- berta by which the government of Alberta and Grént Waterways "Rail way, ami to insist that the pro ceeds of certain bonds, guarantegd hy the province, should be turned over to it. The schemb originally was faulty in many ways. "The government was particularly re miss ip permitting the sale of the bonds | by Morgan & Co. before the an position to proceed. The result was that $7,480,000, as a loan, became an immediate burden upon the pro vine, andl the interest a grievous tax. Then there was a change of government, arising from a difference of opinion as to. the wisdom of pro- cording with the railway, and the new that province decided to abandon: the. - MAKING FOR TROUBLE government cancelled the charter and claimed the money. The banks have been defending Jaw suit, government, and it may not be set- tled for many a day, especially if it is to be carried to the privy eouncil. The application to the fede ral government for a velo is backed by American bondholders who have the nerve to 'expect that the federal goperntnent will espouse their cause and collide with the Alberta govern- ment, There may not be any love lost be tween the political com!émations which are headed by ME. Borden and Judge Sifton, but it will not make the fede- ral government any more popilar in Alberta to take any action which can be construed as an uppression of the provindial government. a The great problem of the day is to know what to do with poverty. Tt is to be found everywhere, and is of two kinds. ~ There is the kind that deserves relief, and there is the kind that does not merit attention. How to discriminate between them is th: | great question. The hend of the Local Government in one of the most remarkable men of the times, has taken steps to suppress begging. tle has, through the poor law inspec- tors, registered the suppliants for alms, and having them under sur- veillance proceeds to deal with them. Those really in need are help- ed, both to food and shelter and to work. The pretenders, the cheats and the idle, are sent rigidly to prison. Under the (German system, which Mr. Burns is going to adopt for Lon- dom, there are penaltive against beg- gars and vagrants, and complete arrangements for dealing with those who are suddenly deprived of shelter L CONTRAST IN England, John Burns, Our city council has been giving, . ' : unconsciously, a great object lesson in favour of government by commis gion. Experience teaches that a spe cial advantage of the commission sys- tem--a revival and amplification of old "English borough government--is that the pressing business of the peo- ple is at once attended to. Incidents have been quotéd in which of publie importance, which council government, matters formerly, under consumed weeks and months, have been disposed of in a day or two, The to the gods in. the gallery. They sur rounded a table, brought to bear upon the question their serious considera tion, and acted immediately. Now tAke a few things that been before our council. Early in the summer Lhe superintendent of the wa- ter department resigned. He carried the strain of office while the water pipe was giving trouble. Then he do sired a reledse from his anxieties, and his communication was held in abey- ance for many weeks. : Then the eity engineer resigned. He asked for a ready acceptance of his letter, as he desired to enter upon the service of the federal government. His request was granted. Since them the works department has 'had before it the appointment of a successor. It advertised for applications. It exam- ined testimonials. Tt weaved several have PROFESSIONAL PAUPERISM or when work js refused, beggars are There are refuges in Berlin. where families, made destitute, gre en« abled to lodge: in decent apartments, and where 'they are fod for a limited period. When such charity is abused, or wheo work is refused, beggars are deglt. with as criminals and sent prison, the abligation work is upon anh neither besgars nor paupers are created under the Berlin system. So Mr. Burns proposes to provide food and shelter for the poor and to take them out of the street. The incorrigible beggars and tramps will be sent to prison' and all over London, if Mr. Burns' plan suc- ceeds, will go the word that the ob- ligation to work is imperative, and no man shall remain idle. The same ides is being inculeated in Kingston through the Associated Charities. The desire is to help the poor when it is necessary, but to help them when possible into a posi- tion of independence. Professional pauperism should not be tolerated, to Always to insisted homeless GOVERNMENT some member was absent on a deer hunt. At another time some member was away on a vaeation, Still later another member was doing duty on a deputation to Ottawa, Because of all these circumstances the. time flies, week after week, .and nothing is ac- complished, : ; : Again, a long time 'ago, the consoli- dation of certain departments was sug- gested. No ome felt willing to move in the. matter until the mayor asked what" was to be done about it. Then there was some life, which continued for a few days. The special commit- tee met, talked, adjourned, and met again. Finally the want of a quorum delayed action. The = council having reached the last month of the civie year may not be anxious to go any further. This is government by council, a kind of government that is not pecu- liar to Kingston, and a kind of which the " people here as well as elsewhere must sooner or later completely tire. Five men, commissioners, could have closed up all this business which is hanging fire, and closed it to the sat- isfaction of every ome. The great ob- jection to city government by com- mission is that if costs money. Men must be paid for their business abil- ity. Not pecessarily. Over in Lockport, N.Y., five business men are serving the city gratuitously, and for the purpose of demonstrating times to do something. At one time the advantage of government by ~com- » -- What do ha. Inbra as J of tity government by commision ? The subject is worth their consideration. Some one sends us an article on the folly of docking horses. It came to been sent to the veterinary depart- 5 ------ In seventeen constituencies in the province the liberal party has drop EDITORIAL NOTES. the Whig by mistake. I# should have ment of Canada's permanent force. | -- alt over the land and determine what each province needs to help it agricul: turally, Nice easy job, and likely to last for some time. : Men on both sides of the house at Ottawa--and presumably most | of them--are in favour of ending this session of parliament now, and begin- ming a new session about the first of February." And Mr. Borden says no. Has he already developed into a - | kind of czar ? - The Whig believes in the primary-- the so-called and obnoxious primary-- immause it enables the people generally to have a say in the choice of con didates. A primary may be deseribed as 3 party caucus, but it is a large be consulted. ¥ instituted by the Alberta 1 caucus, and a good many have to |with week, 2900 Alas THE PEOPLE FAVORS MR. Mec INNES' CANDIDATURE. They Like His Straightforward and Independent Ways--He is an Able Speaker--Depends on Argument. The campaign, is going on apace in the interests of J, P. ie the People's candidate, in the county . 'of rontenac. Mr. - Mclones' platform work--and he is a very capable speak- er--18 one of the interesting features of the contest. He has covered = 'the ri pretty well and has made him- self known to the electors--who are pleased with his calm discussion of public affairs. He does not indulge in abuse, but seeks by argument to convince as to the stand he takes on public' questions. It is likely that with two new men in the field," Fron. tenae will have a lively election and those who know best speak with cop- fidence of the prospects for Mr. Me- noes, There are some objectors who insist that a clergyman, even if he has re- signed his ministerial- duties, should not be a. candidate for office, but as against that every moral reformer, every man anxious for the betterment of his country, should acelaim the coming out of a good, clean, honest, Christian gentleman. The legisluture and legislation enacted therein would be of a much higher ty pe if more men of such convinetions and true hv es, as Mr. Melnnes, were to occupy seats in the chamber, ¥ PUBLIC OPINION. Lords Getting Wise. Ottawa Free Press. It is said the lords will pass Lloyd George's insurance bill without ayn amendment which shows that these high and mighty chaps are again cat- ing out of the hand. Cost of a Soul. Ottawa Journal According to a New York evangelist it eosts 8545 to .save a soul in New York: Wall, it only costs -shout-ene per cent. of that sum to give a whole family a Happy Christmas in Ot tawa. Brockville's Star. Brockville Recorder. s John Wehster, the M.P. for Brockville, woud say: '"Fhem. there round robins, is fine birds if they can plume themselves to sign checks for 22,500 for a few weeks' settin' in the house." Not Big Enough. Montreal Herald We gather from the Marquis of Londonderry that Bonar Law may be all right in little affairs like tariff reform, but is not good enough when it comes to a real live scrap like fighting home rule. "Improvements" That Were Fatal. At Mr. Rowell's meeting, in Tavis tock, Valentine Stock, M.P.P., ridi- culed the Whitney government's claim in connection with many lines of ad- ministration, and said : "I am reminded of the story of my good German - friend, Hans, whose wife became sick. The doctor was young and 'without much experience Jay by"day Hans would ask the phy- sictan how his wife was getting a- long, and always he would be told that the conditions were serious, but that there were. signs of improve mont, At last the good woman died. A friend who had dome quite some distance to the fumeral occupied the carriage with Hans on the way back from the cemetery. 'Old friend," he said, 'I wish you would tell me just what it was that caused your wife's death,' * Well," replied Hans, 'I handly know myself, but as near as 1 ean find out from what the doctor said it was der imbrovements." "' Hold-Back Artist. Lindsay Post. ; Sir James Whitney is an adept the ~ hold-back gamé--holding™ back advance legislation and administra tive refoem, He has held back, says the Peterboro Examiher, tax reform, held back by his apathy, tuberculosis treatment reform; he has held back improvement of the act for compensa- ting workmen engaged in factories. As a hold-up he shines in regard to the report ,of Dr. Merchant on ~ bi lingual schools, by withholding it up until after the election, and, it is safe betting, that the agreement re specting the boundaries of Ontario and Manitoba will not see daylight until after the elections, on December Hth, It is a beautiful thing to be bold, but it is better to be consistent at Minority Rule. Peterbore Examiner. t seems hike overworking the loy alty, and British connection, and Protestant ascendancy ery in Untario to produce a Borden majority of se venty in Ontario that comes down to forty-four on a division in the house. A patidnalist minority of fifteen in seems to have more influence in matters of national and fmperial moment than the: three score and tes conservative majority in Ontario. The minority of fifteen in Quebec gets al its wants; the big majority in Ontaric gets--what it doesn't want; what | didn't vote for; what it overwhelmipg ly 'voted against. Policernan Best Pastor. Chicago, Dec. 6.--Rev. Dr. Howar Plunkett was preaching on the Ii quor question, he sdtd ©: *""Ihe police * more about the evils of intem- perance than I do, and I'll send for a policeman to address vou." He tele ed to the nearest station, oliceman James Doplittle arrived. He took the situation in hand, enterec the pulpit, and induced four men am three women to sign pledges. JEN cameras; very compact Drug Store. : enf of Frank J. Hoyt Antwerp, N.Y, and Miss ~Rowen: Render, of Smith's Falls, Ont., ba 'been antioumesd. The i F . , marriage wil take place some time dutng The orders Tor (high elas sweets evef given by ur. Si the Red Cross drug MeConkey's ad Pounda. » "Premo' Mahood's The ane }! th. } ibson, of | placed « 1. See Our Nobby $2.00 Hats BIBBYS ONE-PRICE MEN'S AND BOYS" WEAR STORE. See Our Handsome Overcoats, $15.00 : t | This Coat is correct good value. Then we show the The Bannerman Two Style Collar $15.00 We are now read Just as our styles are exclusive, so too will you find the same characteristic distine- tion, in the materials used in our BETTER CLOTHES. Suits $15, $18, $20 E can save you 50c New Shoes. See our Special ¢4 00 Keen Cut Shoe 97.-- See our Special 00 Hartt Shoe OVERCOAT DIGNITY or place, and is. without doubt, the best . many purpose coat designed. It's style always lasts. 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Padis, Dec, 6.--The jewels of Abdul Hamid of Turkey, was continued Fwenty-eight lots were disposed for $32,535. ; A oollar and chain composed fourteen strings of small pearls and a cluster of rose diamonds. went for 1,608. A brooch of diamonds fatch- ed $2,110, and a corsage brooch of tiamonds sold for $2,980, A gold and diamond bracelet brought $2,- 340. A large diamond ring reached 25,060, which was the highest hid for the day, and a large ealfachon raby ring went for 82,430. Another large diamond sold for ¥2,756. Colds Cause Headache. Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world- wide cold and grip' remedy, removes cause. Call for signature E. W. sale of the 11, ex-sultan yesterday. of of New under - dealer, for Benjamin Duveen,. art York, was fined 315,000 valning imports. DR. SOPER DR. WHITE, SPECIALISTS In the following Diseases of Men: Piles Varisocele | Dyspepsia Eczema H Epil y | Re ull name. Look for] Gr 2p I PHUAPSVILLE LADY HURT, Thrown Out of a Buggy When Horse Ran Away; Philipsvidle, Dee. 5. caught some: of the farmers as they did not ger their done me of the Luilders more work te dg before Jobe. are cpmpleted, Mri. William C, Stevens met what might have been a serious cident. .. when. ithe king-bolt of buggy broke andéshe was pitched over the dashhidard on the iro ground, last Thursday evening. received a few cuts of her wall: as "some severe bruises, Nor | bones were 'broken. The horse made | a lively run with ihe front wheels, but was catight near the post office. . Acheson Pros. shipped a car hogs on Sesurdny, at 85.75. D. P. Algvize, of Westport, was guest of Miss A." Alguire for a fow days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wil iam Topping, Blgin, spent few dave 'with their son, Wright Topping. Miss Whalen is the guest of her cousin, Miss Ruby Carr, for a month. froat naming, The =e have yal of Mrs. the makes good for a be Brownie $2 camera and sensible present Mahood's Drug Biore. Bradford (Eng.) railway em have condemned the ment formation of a voluntes force, and calf fbr the immediate Jor mation: of a. Trade Union Physical Protection league. Waterman's fountain pens in a "San- ta - Claus boxy $3.50. Mahood's Drug Store, 3 ner proposed police plowing | wi T0 ECZEMA SUFFERERS We would not for | trouble knew that unded, that i not possibly skir recommend any rem ema, Vsoriass; OF any skin, unless vs scientifically oom mgradients coukd the mdwt delicate would give instant other with the it harm 1, aod that is have many romedies in nd make it a point to handle those that can be relied especially retommend Prescription for Eezemn to ai our patrons who bave ane form of skin trouble, because we kfiow what it will do. Wa cum vouch personally for the merits of the DBD.D. Preserip tom, If you fihat or wpe, we the I ' want instant relief from torturing, itchy would like to have vour face from unsightly blotches and pigeples let us tell ahout this® D.1LD, Prescription, | and the wonderful: D. DIY, Soap thi t is used with it Remember, we kr * the Prescription wfil you relief Better eall to-day and fob us vou more "shout tive wonderful rem- Ferema or frovd DDD mstant tell i ody Or sit down at once and write the DD.D. Laboratories, Dept. KW, 19 Colberme #treet, Toronto, for a free trial bottle, George W. Mahood Mrs. William Shepherd, aged eighty. two years, (died in lle on Mon- es p-- ------ Brocky EE ----------, E R18 Tonin You Cellar LS RT SL Nx *