_svesssseece PAGE FOUR. THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1812. 5 Siclmess is usually caused by the accu- mulation of waste matter and impurities within the body. Dr. Morse's "Indian Root Pills, enable the bowels, the kidneys, the lungs and the pores of the skin to throw off these impurities. Thus they prevent or cure dis ease, 25¢, a box. A Anglin & Co. : - o » * Lumber and Coal Mer- chants, Manufacturers of $ Fine Wood-Work. » Office, ® Yards: 'Factory and : Wellington Street North e corner of Bay Street. "Phone 66. DUNLOP Traction Tread % 3 Another Opinion : { "I have not used my chains : since Dunlop Traction Treads were put on, and the tires lock as good as new. I have tedted «them on the wet, greasy as- phalt, on snow and slush, and on mud roads. The grooves clean themselves, and 1 be- Heve Traction Treads are the best ' Non-8Bkid tires on the market. See Your Garage Man AAA R RR RADWAY'S READY RELIEF Cures LUMBAGO Radway's Read hould well rubbed over a surfa anptit a glow is burning sensation quire tho Radway when a dose on retiring would be taken. Ask for RADWAY'S READY RELILTF ard be sure you get what you ask for. itel be large produced, Pills. Some do, New Buckwheat Flour in bulk or packages. > Pure Maple Syrup. Coast Sealed Oysters. D. COUPER, "Phone 76. 3418 PRINUESS ST. ore aan, else ot Stoves and Street. FONG "SING Ae REN tain considerations, 'teomotive from lately, pide, and that it was Khe permanent force, tarlo, at $8 per year Thursday morning at $1 be added, making price 4 Gar. and cheap work; nine improved presse © Btreet, Toronto, H. E. Smaliplece, J THE WHIG SEVENTYNINTH YEAR DAILY BRITISH WHIG, published at 306-310 King Street, Kingston, On~ Fditions at 2.39 and 4 pm. WEEKLY BRITISH Wiig, is Dagon, published in paris on Monda and ited States charge for posiag ad to & ily $3 and of Weekly $1.50 per year. Attached is one of the best Job Printing Offices in Canada; rapid, stylish, THE BRITISH WHIG PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED J. G, Elliott, President. Leman A, Guild, See.-Treas. TORONTO OFFICE.~Suite 19 and 20 Queen City Chambers, 32 Church .P., representative. / Education is gelling costly, though | it is the one item of public expenditure The following figures, or percentages of in- crease of the civie appropriations, have been taken from the Ottawa Journal In seven years the cost of educating pupils in other Ontario cities has in- creased : Kingston Guelph Brantford London Peterborough St. Catharines .. which is met with cheerfulness, cent cent cent «13 per cent COST OF EDUCATION. Toronto 52 per cent Hamilton .« 22 per cent Stratford . 44 per cent Thus the average percentage of the cest of educating pupils in pine Ontar- io cities has in the last seven vears in- creased by 32.4 per cent. Nor is the exhibit a complete one. The figufes for Kingston are those of 1911. The budget which is now being prepared for the city council will add about $5,000 10 the expenditure this year school ol board account, affect the sit- on and this will materially cent | uation locally. | (f three of the industries in which the people are interested, on which they were asked to vote and for cer- there The are tidings from the legislature, local mem- ber has given the bills his attention, and they will be among the first to the attention of the bills committee. The receive private lo- and affected are the the institutions works, new hotel, the bridge. The likely to be opposed, legislation is not and ere long, as ast' as the law-making machine be expected to move, the cleared the fulfillment plans, The box factory can will be of way for our has not been heard and it is for the mayor, A local man, returned from Ot- tawa, says that Kingston will receive due recognition hy the government in improvement having its plans its desire for harbour The government is and hence the that action on the part of our coun- made, necessity for, eil and board of trade which will see that fully tected. local interests are _ pro- At the last meeting of the . council it was announced that the govern- ment had cancelled the M. IT. lease of the land below the proposed stables Co.'s Cataraqui wo uild on this land new for That purpose of ¢ government must be checked A possible, It must be done in a pro- per way, of course. The convenience lot, Tete de Pont But the govern- ment must be shown the unwisdom of this course, Once will stay time at least. what of stabl.s on the water and so close to the barracks, is unquestionable. the stables are erected they therefor a considerable What should be done-- be done without delay--is to show the militia department the marine department that the bour of Kingston must and har- will be extended in- Freeammodation OUR LOCAL INSTITUTIONS. the head of the council, to in- stitute such as will make plain the plans of the projectors of this enterprise. Some costs have been incurred by the city in the submission of certain by-laws to the people. These costs were assumed in good faith, and it is important that the city should be recouped when any scheme is drop- ped through no faul: who are behind it. The one feature about tory which is not rumoured sale of ment as enquiries except of those the box fae- 'pleasant is the its site. The state- is generally accepted, but the council should have it verified and the projectors should they owe a duty be reminded that to the city; and it should be discharged in an open and candid mauner. NOW FRIENDS, GET BUSY. to the Great Cataraqui river, and that the Queen's wharf and the land now occupied by the M. I. Co. west side afford the only available for the shipping which will surely grow in volume with the enlavgement of the Welland canal The plan for harbour improvement should include the removal of all ' the shoals from the harbour; the removal of the Martello tower, and the tension beyond it of a large wharf, the acquirement of the in the vicinity of the bridge, eithdr sides of the Cataraqui and the deepening above and below on the ex- pubic land on river, of the harbour the bridge, so that the larger that trade the upper lakes may run through to Kingston and find ample accommoda- tion here, Our public They city boats on bodies are slow-acting, mean well, but they hurt the by their procrastination. It is because of this that the eall is for the appointment of a harbour mission, one that will be of men with defifite ideas. has such a commission, must have it eventually. Meanivhile the council and the board of are urged to gfve this matter com- composed Toronto . Kingston wrade their the so far as the Seymour company is concerned, and the threatened opposition of the Hy- dro-Electric Commission. The Sey- mour company is serving a scattered community and has been charging very low rates, and rates which it is will ing to have subject to regulation of even the Hydro-Electric Commission, The commission, however, is disposed to extend its service into Eastern On- tario. 7 "The shareholders of the Electric Power company, apparently have no desire to block the policy of the Hy- dro-Electric . Commission," says the The Electrical News discusses Trent Valley situation seriotis attention. THE DEAL HANGS FIRE. - ---- ot------ company, we understand, pledge them- selves io accept. The absolute fairness of this proposition can hardly be ques- tioned." The situation is affected by the faet that the financiers who have been be hind the Seymour company. have their own idea of things, and it may not harmonize with the idea of the Hy- dro-Electric Commission. The com- pany is selling 15,000 horse-power and has 16,000 more in process of develop- ment, The dommission talks of devel oping power ai 'two dams on the Trent river, but construction work has not been commenced, it will be two years before it can supply power, and Electrical News. "They recognize that the interests of the distriet can be best served by one system, and if the Hy- dro-Blectric Commission is not willing that the company should be the dis tributers, subject to regulation of its {rates, they are willing that the com- pany should sell out to the Hydro Eleetrie Commission, and let it be the tions to this end have been undertak- en, but nothing definite has yet been, done. The representatives of the com- pany have expressed a willingness to sell on fair and reasonable terms, and consider that the best way of deciding what would be fair and reasonable can best be setiled by arbitration, one arbitrator to be chosen by the Hydto Commission, one by the Flctric Power at the limit there can be only 7,000 or 8,000 horse-power developed, and this amount would be inadequate for the demand of Eastern Ontario. "Considering the modern and sub- stantial construction of the Electric Power company's system," says our contemporary, "their facilities for pro- viding continuity of service, their re- cognized fair treatment of the mumici- palities they serve, their willingness to arbitrate the sake of their equip- ment and not least, their ability to hold their own in any kind of fair competition the commission can insti tute against them wo believe the gov- ernment would be entirely ill-advised in expending large sums of the pro- vinee's money in a duplicate system." The government would certainly not be warranted in duplicating an electri: cal system, and. in 'undertaking to drive a company out of business. There is uly room for of) "ome pre 'EDITORIAL NOTES. -- Irish potoates--the real thing, and coming to Canada via New York--are selling 'in Toronto at $1.50 per bag. Montreal has ordered 10,000 bushels, from Ireland also, and Erin's sons are simply delighted. Sir Hewry Pellatt Queen's Own Rifles and' mander. What a loss to the regiment? Few men can afford money on the military as Sir Henry lavished his upon the Queen's Own. leaving the as its com- <0 lavish his own The loeal government has surrender- ed the Western College question. Aid has been refused on two.oecasions, but now $15,000 will be given, amount will be increased by a liberal government if not by the present one. on and the careful. Attorney-Cieneral Is pro- moting a bill which puis the man of undue charges or Foy usury out of court, if not out of business. It's time the big policemen show more concern for the people, under the bill now the joint ownership of in which it Must the county, going through legislature, have public It with regard Must that any refuge 's interested ? is act- ing under an agreement to the care of its . poor. now be ended ? Rowell has intimated that University Mr, ronto To- cannot conveniently or reasonably teach a larger number of students. The other colleges gust do the work, and they musi be aided financially, Queen's College will come to its own sooner or later. A deputation of laymen has been in of rail of about Ottawa advising the minister the route What made ways and canals about the .new Welland canal. the ernment they surveys which were by gov- engineers months ago? Do not count for something ? Mr. Monk let which stamps the ship a remark enquiry into politi The 215 per cal offences at its proper worth. commissioners are allowed day and said he, take more A mere sham, expenses, "'and,"' "some of the cases do not than three Nothing minutes." more. wants Mr. many Rowell chuncils or municipalities peti- tioned for to know how a change in the assessment law so that improvements may be ex- emptied. Sir Whitney, is gra- dually weakening in his opposition to tax reform, he the of James is near point . | surrender. Mr. Bennett, of Simcoe, charges that certain bogus ballots, used in a eer- tain corrupt election, Mr. an were printed in Graham's office in Brockville. election some men don't care of them. the that what they sav. The more important they the general opinion ? Bennet is one more audacions and daring think. Is Social Hoboken is having an happy time in trying to decide if it had reason be shocked by the classic dancing of a woman wearing a costume, 'which wouldn't wetted if she to her to have been had gone It is remarkable of the be in wading up knees," that though many were said society peopie shosked they all stayed until the performance closed, to Queen's Alma Mater. Queen's Alma Mater Society met, on Saturday night, but the session was a very brief one, as there was very little business. R. N. Stevens was appoint- ed delegate to attend the Alina Mater Society dance at McGill University, to- night. He left ai noon, to-day, for Moniregl. M. A. McKenzie was ap pointed as a delegate to the Royal Military College dance, to be held. to- night. Most housewives prefer "King's Quality" flour, There's a reason. Mise Elmira Roblin, who resided on the 3rd concession of Sidney, died last week. Deceased in her seventieth year, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, John Roblin, and was at the homestead, away. "Ring's Quality fleur" RPG ears most. JX. Campbell, Bloomfield, has -- having some expensive improve- ments made in his mill during the past fortnight. For pasiry cooking 'King's Quality" flour never had an equal. Bloor Street Presbyterian church, To. ronto, raised 16,000 in its week's eam- paign for the schemes of the church, where she passed The money lender had better now be, born |; is what the|, isting 'feix days' illness from double pneuamon- an. Ha Wan wevehiy Sev dines of age. A widow, Jour daughters TWH Rohs TUrvive. Pest. VWENTVCRT Ni ba ' BIBBY'S SPRING SUITS Doesn't the mew appeal to you yet or do you think it too eirly ? You'd be surprisod to know how many men have already selected their Spring Suits. You are at perfect liberty to look, you know, and we feel sure that you will buy here when you are ready if you are ** Clothing wise." The Spring Models show Coats a trifle shorter and more form fitting, in two or threc button styles. Lapels graceful and liberal Tronsers of just the right proportion to fit well and tx hang well. A choice variety of handsoms new fabrics in SL of Browns and Olive mixtures, Priced at $10, $1250 $15, $18 and $20 NEW SPRING OVERCOATS Rich Black and Grey. Tweed Effects, Expert Hands. $12, $15, $18 and $20 We are sole and Exclusive Agents for Hartt's Celebrated Shoes BIBBY'S, Ltd. Men's and Boys' Departmental Store 78, 80, 82 PRINCESS STREET. Greys, Fancy Elegantly tailored hy RSA SRR. NAPANEE IC E RACES, ry PHOID VACCINATION. HE WAS ENLISTED. Was Well Winners. Napanee, Feb. 17.--Thursday after noon, the Napanee Driving Club held its annual winter races in the exhibi tion grounds. The weather was ideal and the track was in first-class shape. Fach class was well filled, and in the named race it was necessary to run five heats. 2.50 class- Bring Bars, Dr. Benson, I, I; Tom Farif], E. Williams, 2, 4, 2 Gertie C3 Whelan 3, 2, 3. Edith . Hawley; 1, 3, 4; time, 1. 1, 1.10, Each Class Filled--The | Sailors or Battleship Object to Ine | Made to Clothe Wonian Tattooed on noculation, | Mis Arm. Norfolk, Va., Feb. 17.--According to | Springfield, Maw., Feb. 17 A regortg received in this city there was stalwart applicant for enlistment in a big row on' the battleship Vermont {the United States aymy was rejected in Guantanamago bavs bordering on a thecanse the figure of 'an undressed wo mutiny, and resulling 200 men be man was tattooed ou his right ing placed in arm, The troubls, Lieut, Fox of the fire department when the mist headquarters, an expert in ta submit fo ty-{clothed the "young woman' in phoid fever costume. The mon returned to the re locause, several seamen bal been [eruiting station, exhibited his forearm, made s:Tious sly ill by the innoenlat/on land was promptly enlisted. several hundred men refused to sub- | mit to the surgeon's needle and as res<lt ® rious trouble followed. in fore ons it men: were is sad, occurred | told they ttooing, wndealation against iireet 'io Named race ~Kitty G. i Ey I, k; Dixie, P, 2.2 92 Flora M, J. J. Jennings, Johnston, 2, Madden, 3, 3,1, 3, 3; Black Mac, E. Loyst, 5, 4, 5, 4, 4; Phil Sheridan, A. Bruee, 6, 5, 4, 6, 5; Kitty C,, T. Cranston, 4, 6, 6, 5, 6; time, 1.13, 1.15, 1.17, 1.12, 1.15. Mrs. D. C. Macnaughton entertained a number of her parents on Thursday evening. Frederick Pringle, of Chicago, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs iy Pringle, both oi whom are quite il. a At a meeting of the pticial hoard of tithe Adolphustown "circuit of the The Vermont signalled for nssist- [Methodist church, a resolution of con ance from other shin® in the fleet jdolence to the Tamily of the ler and the Minnesota is reported <o have ry Vanbyek, was passed ; responded. With the arrival of men! A Grand Trunk train returning from i from the Minnesnta Lhe trouble on the [Renfrew on Thursday was thrown of Vermont was stopped and thd mot: [the track by the engine striking a cat ter hushed. ter on a level crossing. Efioria to get The tour the housewives prefer tion of the { "King's Quality." inte an oifieinl econfirma- report {i Vied, TO OBSERVE "FAMINE DAY." "LIST YOUR PROPERTIES NOW For Sale or to Rent. s Negotiated "Rents Collected : ce Conveyancing and Real Estate Blake Thompson, OVER NORTHERN CROWN BANK MARKET SQUARN, Phones 386. KINGSTON. ONT. Awful Condition of Starving People in New Republic, New York, Feb. 17.--March 10th to. be observed as "famine throughout the United States. ters of every denomination will de vate a part of the time alloted for Their sermons on that day to bring ing befme their congregations the alarming situation in China, where 2,000,000 people are threatemed with Marvation, A statement issued by the China famine relief committer, urging the observance of the day, spy Tere has never been anything to AWE = << nl compare with the conditions now ex: a the TT a RAW FORD'S is day" Minis Thovswds of once thrill, Farmers are without a hope of relief, The human mind eannot eoneceive of the magnitude and destructive foree of the famioe now depopulating the interior of China. Alexander Heks, Cressy, died alter A --e NG purerr oT Fay, I \ with wl ad 2 < and r on the Be