a Carts and Carriages all reduc- R J. Reid, pies ip FOUR. THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1912. "- A A-------------------- For BOATS, MOTOR CARS, ETC. A Great Repu- otion | is behind AGEN oy' i ¢ ¢ Frrenag "YALSPAR "3 The Varnish that wont' ta rn white, aRBETT S BIG ie SALE Buy your Spring Furnishing dur ing this Sale and save money. are offering big discounts so as to save double handling. ILI <D CDI IIE I III D Hardwood Flooring Cleaner and better than carpets. floor. BIRCH, MAPLE and OAK "Phone 66. Can be laid over an old S. Anglin & Co. Cor. Wellington and Bay Streets. THE x BRITI tario, at $6 per year. Editions st 2.30 ITISH WHIG, and Attach work; nlne improved presses. TORONTO OFVICE.~--~Suite 19 and The fact that Ald. Carson has been given the contract for fodder in con- nection with the military camp in June seems to have created a panic in the conservative camp. Ald. Car- son is a grit. What right has he to supply goods, even though he is the lowest tenderer and most successful contractor ! ¢ Let's see. I'he militia department is the one non-political division of the government. During the liberal regime a leading conservative was appointed to a good fat office, one for which competent liberals were nominated, and the appointment stood. Indeed the liberal objectors were very severe ly castigated. How dare they import politics inte the militia ! It is true that the Col. the Hon. 8. Hughes confessed, in a moment of weakness, that he had violated the doctrine of political non-interference when he consented to remove a cer tain armoury caretaker in order to give his place to a party hack. The B 18 pages. B published in parts on Monda rada; ning at § r. od States Shales for postage had to BEE] SLC of f Bally $2 and of Weekly $1.50 per year. ed is one of the best Job Printing Offices in Canada; rapid, st3iis, WHIG SEVENTYNINTH YEAR SH WHIG, published at 308 3 King Street, Kingston, On~ and THE BRITISH WHIG PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED J. 6, Elliott, President. Leman A. Guild, Sec~Treas rin 20 Queen City Cnambers, 33 Church Street, Toronto. H. BE. Smaliplece, J P., representative. TROUBLE IN THE CAMP. ---- mitt Col. the Hon. Sam Hughes, neverthe- less, regards himself as sufficiently in- dependent to do as he pleases, with- out waiting to hear from the little pariy critics what they. think about it. He may quake when he hears the thunders of the Kingston eonserva- tives, and he may not. He is a soldier and he does not scare, Hon. Mr. Boraem, too, may call a special meeting of the cabinet and fit in solemn session the latest deliverence from Kingston. And then again he may not. He will learn that the lowest tender in any case has been accepted by a responsible officer, and probably a conservative, because it could not be rejected. He will learn that for years, under a liberal gov- ernment, a conservative held the con- tract for camp supplies. upon Later it may be in order for some one at Ottawa, in authority, to write to the local troublers and tell them to go away back somewhere out of sight and sit down, 5 Some one suggested that the ice- bergs be used as targets by the ma- rine department of the United States, and that they be demolished under the constant fire of the warships, -As if this were not silly enough the New York Sun proposes that the U, 8. submarines be sent out to dive undet them and blow them up. The Syracuse Stand-Post adds to the hu- mours, of the day by recommending that the icebergs be anchored in the ocean, that they be lighted, and that the ships pass through them en route to and from Europe, It is remarkable that the Americans do not undertake something more profitable, Why not tow a few of the bergs close enough to cool the at mosphere of New York, during the summer months, to offset the splen- dours of the north when the people are in restless mood, to supply them with the ice when the grinding mono- polies become exorbitant in their de mands? The icebergs have been floating about the ocean for centuries, but it is only when a great ship strikes one and #8 damaged and sunk, with hun- THE USE OF ICEBERGS. dreds of people, that they become an object of uncommon then there is a to joke about them, and perhaps for a pur. pose, namely, to divert thesmind from the greatest sea tragedy of- the times, It is punctuated the more by the wireless system of telegraphy, but for which nothing would have been heard of the fate of the Titanic. She would simly have disappeared like so many of the ships of the past; with only an inference as to what had become of her. All at once the the terrors of the and others, interest, Even disposition bergs have become deep and Marconi working like him, will some of These days . make accidents impossible without news of them be- ing flashed in every direction and re- ported to every passing craft 'within hundreds of niles. The outcome of the enquiries which are being conducted on both sides of the Atlantic ocean will assuredly be the inauguration of regardless of cost, such provisions, as well give assur ance of safety to every one who em- barks upon an The bergs have become a source of warn- ocean voyage. The proposal is to transfer the tech- nical department of the Collegiate In- stitute toyong of the public schools, amd preferably the new Macdonald school, which will be opened in Sep- tember. It will, with the change, take on a new name, and one which befits its aim and purpose. Apparently the technical class has outlived its, usefulness. It was pro jected under the most promising cir cumstances, and under the belief that it would play an important part in A Simple Treatment That Will Make Hair Grow Now Sold in Canada Every up-to-date have radiant hair. There are thousands of women with woman shoul l harsh, faded, characterless hair, do not try to improve it. 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Ite teacher was praised as one of the best, in Ontario. Still only a few, a very few, of the boys or young men took W {ibe fullest advantage of it, and, final ly, and in strange contrast with all A NEW DEPARTURE. -- S-- ing as well as menace to the world. ~ his previous reports, the inspector de- preciated its merits, and the ment reduced its $500. The education department did more --it suggested that a change be made in the class, that it he devoted to manual instruction, in which the pub- lie school pupils could engage, and that the board of education take up the question without delay. The sud- den change of policy on the part of the department, and its impatience of action by the trustees, excite ment. But let that pass. One more divergence in the performances of the department, and one more vagary on the part of its officials, need not dis- turh any one. The board of education has tried to meet the new conditions, and its man- agement committee will recommend the removal of the equipment for manual training during the next vacation. The teacher will remove with the equip- ment, and he will probably do better work under the new conditions. One thing is certain--that a new start is being made in a new field of service, govern- annual grant by com- It was a great surprise which came to Canadians when Mr. Roosevelt gave publicity to a letter which had been addressed to him by Mr. Taft and dealing with the reciprocity pact. Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Taft were at the outset of one mind with regard to the subject. Later Mr. Roosevelt, with his ear close to the ground, heard rumblings of discontent in the west, rama and switched around. Mr. Taft could not openly change | front. He had championed the pact as gil & faic thing to both the United States and it is likely to be for the best. THE FALL OF MR. TAFT. if not entirely, because of his somer- sault or sudden right-about-face upon reciprocity. Apparently this is no minor issue. The hitherto regard- ed as big in his ean as well as in his stature, as a man of principle, and principle before power, has fallen sad- ly and seriously in the estimation of his own people. Those who admire character above all else, have discov. vered that Mr. Taft is not impervious to political temptation and has been willing to barter his prestige for a mess of pottage. Hence the announcement that he esn- not be elected, and because of his al- leged or assumed deception in dealing with the Canadians. He has forfeited the confidence of all self-respecting persons, and So ii is a case of Mr. Roosevelt rather than of any one else in sight. For his rash and unpolitic | reference to Canada's futnre--Champ Clark is also doomed to defeat, and Mr. Wilson, fie office. Tt is well that the air is clearing in 'apothecary shops on the the Umited States and that the didates for public their own. ln Mr. Taf can office are no glorification. copsequence of his deplorable d ure from the path of rectitude, In his success Canadians are no Jonger inter. ested. - EDITORIAL NOTES The their fortunes, in men who make their movey, Canada, should re main in it vr. 8 LTCes, and help to develop 1a Isn't that able jropcsttion ? a most reason: -- An Easterner who bought Some corner lots i er." ery! outside of that "just has learned in the country beyond the city limits. Winni- they are sav. miles and far Col. Bmith's talk to the Club on Tuesday "A Glimg se Canadian noon will be on Into the Past.' The colonel has an experience of over k rity years in the commons and his remin- iscens.s should be® very Bodies from Titanic when found wera weighted and sunk. Was that the only way t'ey could be disposed of ? Why dida't the Bennet-Mackay boat let them float, and be picked up by the other boat, the Minia. : ------ How long will the land boom in the west ? interesting. last Just so long, says a traveller and land ssceulator, as the people of the and of Burppe pour ther wealth into the When the ecratcopia has'been emptied there will be a drop east west, in values, unt> the man whese in land. and money is woe then The Man : On Watch. $ : 900000000000000000060 The Lampman hears that the min. ister of St. Andrew's kirk last Sab. bath esmmented upon the fact that the Oddfellows order was not ds t netly Christian, If the order is not Christian in name and constitu- tion it is at least Christian in works for its membos visit the sick and those in prison, and the father oss and widows, Any frat rnal body dcivg that is Chrstian enough = for the Lampman, even if the word Chris- tian 18 not written across the . a con stitution. Convicts may make their way at times through the walls of mouth's 8 ronghold, set clear aw; iy from the Hatter's Bay prison, the Lampman says. IH the keepers of the prisoners are not good Ports but they cannot guardians, they are at least expert pursuers. It has been reported that the penitentiary has Fern run with a \iew to' economy, and that the stafi of guards has not been ke t up to strength. When the last escape occurred six weeks ago there were gov- en or eight puards short. IL is np pleasant duty that ypriscn have, and they should nct wie rked. 0 guards ke over The deith knell of "Whiskey Row," on the market sj usre, has been toll ed by Liquor License Commissioners Richardson, Burns and Hanley, the Lampman notes, Counting the two corners, Lhero vsed to be eighteen places in three blooks in which one eould buy ad rop of liquor. Chicago could not show up better than that, with all its Mur rhys, Heonnessys and O'Flahertys Some of the places where thieving oe curred, and where the law was econ tinually violated, have seen their las L day. The Lampman is strongly of the opinion that had all the ro prietors ol bar rooms kept the law and insisted upon loafers and thieves keeping a long way from their places of bre ness, there would have been no need last January for a liquor license reduction by-law. The hotel- men have themselves to blame for the strong Ieling in Kingston against the bar. The cles"ng of theOpera House sa loon, one of the town's best, will be a blow to those who love a "'sncrt" hetween agis. fest wives and'swe t hearts should be rejoicing too great: ty the Lampman would like to ex- plain to them that their hubbics and voung men will still ke able to get ther drink. Suecor is pear at hand. It will only te necessary to cross a sixty-six foot roadway to reach an- other fine bar, so that the opera house nevds have been cons'dered® by the worthy commissioners, ©THE TOWN WATUHMAN, Many an old settler doesn't--as any grocer will inform vou. io doce, saves ee] iho de RL Te am. 0) pan ' DRS. SOPER & WHITE, ee 3 Toronto St, Toros, Ont coming to | 's fall there is | It is the inevitable] depart JO. Hurrox, Ries Svest, CLASSY SHOES For Men See our Hartt Shoes , Keen :Cut Shoes $4. Packard Shoe Polish Half Price. Men's $4.50 and $5.00 HAT SALE We Are Selling $2.30 King Hats for $1.50 1023 GOOD CLOTHES If You Know a Man Who wants the bought in his life for $12.30, : . send him around and there will be something doing at this store at once If you don't know of such a man, what do you say to Coming Yourself ? Our assortment of Suits in Chevi- ots, Scotches, Homespuns, Worsteds and Serges see. We want you to see our Bry us $18. 00. The Tailoring is exceptional, more,--it's elegant. els hand finished holes, seams welted and stitched. BIi1BBY'S L.td. and Boys' Departmental Store 78, 80, 82 PRINCESS S STREET. New --r-------- ------ Best Suit he ever $15.00, $18.00, is well worth 'coming to Our Gordon Suits at $18.00. It's Collar -and lap hand made button ENGLISH RAINCOATS See our Special $12 (Coat Raglan or plain shoulders, Pure Wool Parametta Cloth SHIRT DISPLAY See our new Peter Pan shirt, soft collar to match. T5c, $1.00, $1.25 & $1.50 We are agents for FOWNES' ENGLISH GLOVES $1.00, 1.25 and $1.50 Head Office Assets British America Assurance Company (Fire) Incorporated A.D. - SURPLUS TO POLWCYHRLDERS. | | 1833. - TORONTO FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31ST, 1911. $2,061,371 10 Unearned Pr emiums "and © other 'Liabilities ae aaa 1.059, 041.7 #1 001, 132, 33 LOSSES PAID Since INCORPORA TION IN 1833 over . $36,000,000.00 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. - President," HON. GEO. A. COX. a Vice-Presid ent, W. R. 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