SHOE REPAIRING. 1 have installed the Good- Year Welt Machine System for all kinds of Shoe Repairing. Call and give me a trial. ROBERT PAYNTER, 269 Princess Street. Electric Restorer for Men onl restores every cerve in the body Phosphonul {= its proper tension ; réstores vim and vitality, Premature decay and all sexual weakness averted at once. X hasphons] wil make you a new man. Price $8 a box, or two 'Mailed to any pddress Scobell Drug $:.. Bt. Casharines. One. For-sele af Mahood's drug store. TEA! TEA! TEA! from the Finest Tea Gardens Ceylon, uncolored, and of the finest tiavor, Green and Black at 23f¢c per pound, at ANDREW MACLEAN'S, intarie Streed - Livery Stock Of Cutters, Robes, Blankets, The tabargain at Bibby's Garage BROCK ST. Sleighs, PHOTOS. Make a very suitable Xmas. Present. . * Come in now before the rush. The Cooke Studio 244 Princess St MANICURE SETS. There is really nothing more accept- able to a lady as a fine manicure set a real one as sold at BEST'S. The wishes sspressed by the fair ones makes is possible. to selevt . one that will at once be appropriate and ac ceptable. Many new designs in ebony silver and ivory, maple nnd coco bolo to choose from, and in prices from 78¢. to $0. Headquarters, THE BEST DRUG STORE. Xmas. | Suggestions | Everything In Footwoar | | the principle of a Canadian naval nt] A PANIC NOW| REIGNS A PA | { THE GOVERNMENT OVER NAVY POLICY. ON SIDE } | Premier's Initial Mistake of Arguing i Against a Canadian Navy Not | be Repeated--An Farly "Right- | about-face" is Probable. Ottawa, Dee, 18.--The | ministerfalists who greeted | 'wild enthusiasm Premier Borde | announcement of his naval poley few days ago are now i as been during the past ays, a steady anti-climax, {it is not going too far to say that {there is a veritable panic in =a { considerable section of the gov- ernment ranks at the prospect of being foreed to the country on the { issue created by Sir Wilfrid Laur- | ler's amendment, The succeeding | debate, with the admitted failure {of government speakers so far put up to meet the arguments adduced by Sir Wilfrid and Hon. Geo. P. | Graham on Thursday Jast and Mon- day by Dr. Clark have Impresssed upon the most astute members of the government side the fact that | the party, by practically negativing to mute jservice and relying solely on a i policy of contribution, has commit- ted itself to an untenable position, and that a prompt retreat or fignk movement Is imperative | Strong representations have been made to the government by the di- | vergent elements of ffs support, | from nastonalists, from British Co- { lumbia, and even from tory Toron- ito, that with the "emergency" plea unavailable in the face of the ad- | miraity memorandum there is prac- | tically no logieal defence either for |the present '"emergency" proposals { or for further postponing a declara- | tion of a permanent policy Some of the ministers, including it is understood, Hon. F. E. Foster and Hon. ,W. T. White, agree with this wiew of the situation, and thay believe that if the liberals insist upon an election the government will not be sustained by the elee- | tors. {| Consequently a way out of difficulty is being anxiously can- vassed. The government and ite supporters do not want an electjon, but if one must come the wiser heads ark now suggesting that the party would be well advised to jump at once into safe ground and adopt the main features of the { Laurier policy. i the It doesn't take the man who thinks he knows it all very long to tell how little he relly knows. { CASTORIA For Infants and Children. fhe Kind Yoo Have Always Bought Bears the Signature ve po Why do you keep on paying high prices for imported beers, when you can get a finer lager for about half, by asking for "y 2 Pilsener Lager "Tho Light Beer in the Light Bottle. "* E. Beaupre, Local Distributor, "Phone 313, MUSIC TAUGHT FREE HOME INSTRUCTION. Special Offer to Our-Readers ' In order to advertise and intro- dute their home study music lessons In every locality the International Institute of Music of New York will give free to our readers a complete course of instruction for either Pia- no, Organ, Violin, Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo, Cello, Brass Instruments or Sight Singing. In return they sim- ply ask that you recommend their Institute to your friends after you learn to play. You may not know one note from another; vet, by their wonderfully simple and thorough method, you cav soon learn to play If you are ap advanced player you will receive spe cial instruction. The lessons are sent weekly. They are so simple and dasy that they are | "A r ded to any person or lit- tle child who can read English. Pho- tographs and drawings make every- thing plain. Under the Institute's free tuition offer you will be asked to pay only a very small amount (averaging 14 cents a week) to cover postage and the necessary sheet music, No one should overlook this won- derful offer. Tell your friends about {t---show this article to them. The International Institute has successfully taught others and ean successfully teach you. Even if you know absolutely nothing whatever about music. The lessons make everything clear. . Write to-day for the free booklet which explains everything. It will convince you and cost you nething. Address your letter or postal card to International Institute of Music, 98 Fifth Ave, Dept. 484 B, New { will wait until the Panama THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, NO PLANS TO USE ROUTE. None of Railways Arranging to Utilize Panama Canal. That Dec. 17 which Montreal dian railways ste "als opened and until th can Ju of its effect on transportat dgriding whether to use it or n the gist of statements en out railway officials here 'The statement that Trunk Pacific intends to steamers via the canal to it terminal is premature, ii else," said D. E. Galloway, President Chamberlin, of that | "The Grand Trunk is not at the mo- ment considering such a scheme' i. M. Bosworth,vice-president of the (.P.R., said that whatever might hap- pen after the opening of the canal, his company has no present intention of running ships via the Panama rodte A mmilar announcement was made by Guy Tombs on behalf of the Cana dian Northern railway. ion | | | | giv the run a line 8 Wi 1 nothing assistant Sri-------------------- RIOF AT SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, McGowan Was Unable Deliver - Address. Sydney, N.8., Dec, 17.-- which several persons trampled, followed an attempt hy the premier, Hon. J. MeGowan, to make a speech at the ceremony of handing over the mansion former- ly occupied by the governor-general of Australia, Lord Denman, the people Lord Denman was notified time ago to move from his resi- dence, which was owned by the state, and whieh, it was declared, was now needed to add to the Byd- ney Botanical Gardens. Premier McGowan announced his intention of handing the property over to the people, despite the protests of the citizens' committee, who objected to the eviction of the governor-general The premier cut down his speech a few words Premier te A riot, in were to sO to INSURED AGAINST Receives 000 After Pay- ing Big Premiums, Paris, Dec, 17 A French insurance company has just paid 32.000 lady who ealled at the company seme Lie ago wanted insure against having twin I'be official tables prepared with a view an event, but they issued a pelicy {nsuriig her against the birth of twins for a' period of $12.50 monthly six months, A few days the the insurance company dainty card announcing the birth twin daughters to their client. The Matin, which tells the story, savs that he at ones forwarded sack of bon-bons and a cheque for 2.000 to the mother, DWINS. Mother to t the and said she the risk of had no Lo uch ofie of for ago manager of received a of a i LABORERS TOME CONCRETE. Missing Man Found Imbedded uw] Dam Pillar, Keokuk, Jowa, Dec. 17.-A hand protruding from tons of cement, the frames of which were removed sev eral days ago, was found in one of the concrete pillars of the govern | ment dam across the Mississippi, and explains the disappearance several weeks ago of one of the laborers, The man's body is embedded in the solid concrete and is likely to stay there, as to blast it our would de stroy mot only the body, but a great part. of one of the largest blocks of cement composing the dam. human May be Simcoe Judge. Ottawa, Dee. 17.-1t is expected that the Simcoe vounty judgeship will be filled very shortly. The bar of the county : has strongly recommended Walker 'Fisher, K.C., Allison, for the position. $ AUNTRALIAN CHINCHILLA A FAVORITE PELT. The soft tawny, gray of this Australian chinchilla is as becoming as the geniune chinchilla and much less expensive. midi and collar are pictured here, pleasingly moderate, for not all women favor dozens of dangling animal heads, wear set pictured accompanied a tailored suit A very conservative amd the style is modern as well as the barbaric effect of tails and paws. The muff and neck- of worsted and mahair wistare, made in simple style with a slightly draped skirt and straight cont. A POWERFUL STIMULUS, Will be Administered by University Authorities, Torontd, Dec. 17 going to have something in the nature of a Rockefellar Institute of New York, where idious minds will labor y discover for gome of the terrible diseases which afflict mankind, such as cancer, tuberculosis and others akin. The donors who will supply funds for this splendid work are three prominent Canadians. J. C. Baton, of this city, Hon. Clifford Sif- ton of Ottawa, are said to be in- cluded dn the tnio his munificent gift which the To- Medical School is to be the recipient of is said to consist of an annual grant of $15,000 to be paid for a peniod of five years. The money, it is 'understood, will be placed at ithe disposal of the Uni- versity of Toronto Medical author- ities and devoted to medical re- search, the work to be carried' on in some section of the buildings at the Queen's Park. Funds Toronto is antidotes the ronto Rev. M. Lindsay Called, Dec. 17.--The congre- St, Andrew's Presbyteri- Colborne, and St. Paul's chureh, Lakeport, a call to Rev, Mal of Newburg to suc. ceed Rev. P. B. Thornton, their former pastor, who has resigned on account of ill-health, After the fight he didn't Cobourg, gations of an church, Presbyterian have extended colm Lindsay, 18 over many a man 18 sorry compromise, York, N. Se SHIPPING TRU USED BRIBES. Why Congress Granted the Indirect Subsidy. Louisville, Dec. 17.--In the Courier Journal, Col. Henry Watterson says: "Kxemption of coastwise trade of United States from tolls through Pan ama canal was, to begin with a flag- | rant and dishonest violation of the treaty obligations of the nation, and, to end with, a gigantic and perpetual subsidy to the Shipping Trust, quite |as objectionable as the Sugar Trust or Steel lrust. "the Act of Congress was passed in the teeth of a presidential campaign I'he Shipping: 'Irust could afford to contribute a million of money to cach party its support. laft, a candi | date for president, sighed the bill. | Who, if not Perkins, of the Harvester I'rust, in the commumity of interest worked the Roosevelt end of 1t, we know mot, but the democratic end of it was worked by lewis Nixon, once chief of Tammany Hall, ; "Such members of congress as gave any reflection to the votes they cast in its favor looked to a certain anti- English feeling, which in the last equation would carry with it the Ger man vote and Irish vote, not stop ping inquire where of the nation's honor and people's inoney might lead. Will Give Church Organ. | Omemee, Dec. 17.--Messrs. J. D. | | | { | { | | for to spoilation and William Flavelle of Lindsay, | and J. W. Flavelle of Toronto, will! present a new organ to Cambridge | Street Methodist church, Lindsay, of which Rev. 8, J. Storey, D.D., is pastor, The gift is made by these gentlemen as a tnibute to the mem- ory of their mother, Judge Seat to Prison. Chile, Dee. 17. The su bins. sentenced the Judge of the criminal court of Valparaiso to 541 days' imprisonment and dis barred him forever from holding any ollice of profit or trust under the gov ernment, The judge was convicted of lying. santiago, preme court When average man starts the downward path he wants silly woman to accompany him. RASH ON ARMS ALMOST UNBEARABLE Looked Like Raw Meat, ltched and Burned So Badly Could Not Rest Night or Day, Arms Sore from Wrist to Elbow. ' Cuticura Soap and Ointment Completely Cured. ------ the on some Lower Blandford, Nova Scotia. --" Three yours ago 1 became troubled with sore arma. { It came as a rash. My arms looked like {| raw meat and itched and burned so badly I could not rest night or day. When [I scratched they became awfully sore. As long as the weather was warm it didn's bother me 50 much, but in winter it was almost unbearable. My arms were sore from the wrist to the elbow. "I used several cures which were recoms mendé&l to me but without any avail. | saw how I could get a sample of Cuticurs Soap and Olotment which [ did. I used 2lmost criminal not to use them. cdke of Cuticura Soap and box of Cuticum Men Over 45 Not Wanted By Corporations Man With a Good Head of Hair Has Best Chance in Life Men Over 45 Need Not There's the sign that's getting to be a common thing in Canada Corporations are retiring men at 50. They are not hiring anyone over 40, A baldheaded man often looks 10 years older than he is. A man with gray does. It is Important hair always nowadays that a man look as young as he is; it is vastly important that a man hav- ing a family dependent upon him should take care of his hair, If you have dandruff, get rid of it by killing the germs. If your hair is falling out, stop | it If your hair Is fading, don't A COOK'S FRIEND "The Baking Powder With A Pedigree" made from pure grape cream of tartar, contains no alam or other deleterious ingredients. For over half a century it has been even purer than the law demands. com " ERADICAT Cala waste any time. There i€ one sure remedy that will correct these misfortunes and ald you to remain young. Parisian Sage, the grand aad efficient hair restorer, is guaran- teed to permanently refhove dand- ruff in two weeks, or your money back. Parisian Sage stops falling hair-- it prevents the hair from fading. It is not a dye. It is the best bealititier for ladies' hair, as it makes harsh, lus- terless hair fluffy, soft beautis ful and is nov stie Or greasy . Parisian Sage Halr Tonle can be obtained at drug and department stores and at counters where tollet goods &re sold for 5 cents. The girl with the Auburn hair is on every package. J, B. Mcleod guarantees it, i E HAIR II quickly remove SUPERFLUOUS HAIR Absolutely harmless. | Jessop's Pharmacy (Convenient to use. Price $1.00 postage paid Napanee, Ont. Something Not Very Expensive But will be pretty and nice will be inquingd for from now up to the last day for C gift buying Here's a hint-- heistmas ¥ A warm, cosy house slipper of Felt for's wondin or a soft black or tan leather slipper for a man. Woman's from Men's from REID & 50e¢ © $2.00 50c + $2.50 CHARLES ---- Ch AAR AA a AAAAAMMMLMF THE QUEEN MILLINERY HOLIDAY SPECIALS IN MILLINERY The season being over we are offering for this week any trimmed hat in stock for Your choice of any untrimmed shapes for $300 50c Mounts, Flowers and Ribbons at reduced prices, 174 WELLINGTON STREET Er wa ALL READY L. FOR Your Christmas Buying ls "THE HOME OF GOOD SHOES." Everything that's good in shoe- dom is on our shelves. Let us show you. OPEN EVENINGS SHOP EARLY. ak » a