The British Whi XJ 8 71 I lh JE Published Dally and Semi-W iymm BRITISH WHIG PUBLISHING ©0. LIMITED, 5. G, Wlott saesssssasarass President Leman A, Guildy..Managing Director and .-Treas. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. (Dally Edition.) year, delivered In City...... ear, if pald in advance ....$0. ural offices 4.60 t anaes 300 hree Months, pro rata. (Semi-Weekly Edition.) Year, by mail ....... Year, to United States and Three Months, pro rata. Attached 13 one of the best Job Printing ces in Canada. . TORONTO REPRESENTATIVE: HB nalipetcs vesses+38 Church Bt U. 8 REPRESENTATIVES: Mew York Office ....... 26 Fifth Ave, Prank R. Northrup, Manager. 1ORGO ...svesenssess Tribune Bldg Frank R. Northrup, Manager. REFORM COMES LATE. Carrying the mails, in every season, winter or summer, is hard work, and the men who engage in it should be well paid. The Whig, therefore, re joices that the posties have been given an advance in «y .and a change of uniform in keeping with the change of weather. The advance of pay is not * material, but it is thankfully received. 1t is an evidence of the appreciation that has been too long delayed. When a liberal government ruled the Whig assumed to give it advice re. specting these posties. That advice the government should have taken. 1t had, however, officials who were opposed to an increase in the staff or an increase in the pay, men who came here from 'Toronto and showed no sympathy with the overworked and underpaid men. With a change of gov- ernment. the imperious way and auth- ority of these men--perhaps we should say of one man--disappeared, and now the letter-carriers are having some- thing like fair treatment. It is regrettable that reform and pro- gress were not possible when the Whig advocated them, but it is glad that they have come, and that they have been so fully earned. ~ OFFERINGS FALLING SAORY. The Board of Education is having its" own difticulties. © It has been a- greed to establish a model school, inj September, accepting from the 5 gov- etnment a grant of $1,000, which will not cover all incidental expen- ses. It accepts the stipulation that the department shall express a choice "#8 to the principal, at a salary which the department fixes. It is no easy task, however, to secure the teacher who has the prescribed standard be cause the appointment - has been left off until too late. Five applications were received. All of them, as a matter of form, were referred to the department. Two of them are passed over, or not com: mented upon, and two of them are conditionally. endorsed. The only al: ternative is fo accept the other, if he is_ willing on short and insufficient notice to change his location. Now k b it surely must have heen known oy North-West - Territories the department long before the middl ol June, that a model school was to be established here, and why that in- formation was withheld to the in- . ponvenience and embarrassment of the board, one cannot imagine. The Whig absolves the minister from all blame. It may be according to farm that he is referred to as au thorizing different things, or ap- proving or disapproving of them, but he is not the man who has to do with the routine which is now suf- fering for want of prompt attention. The minister is leaving to certain of- ficials routine duties, and these offi- Js do not appear to be measuring up to the requirements. This is a hout as mild as the matter can be put. EVIL OF MALINGERING. A grievance against the British In- sursunve Act is that it fav Jin goring. This means that persons ov the sick list, and enjoying sick bene fits, are in no hurry about getting oft "it, and tho state and the friendly so: ciety suffer in consequence. The lou don Mail says this is a result of Tloyd-Geofge's haste in starting his in" surance scheme, ant it quotes the ex: perience of the Germans with regard to their sick benefit scheme, that "sickness and sick pay increases fast- or than membership, the length of sickness at a much: greater ratio, and the vost of sickness ata much greater ratio still." Malingering is not a new experience THE DAILY, BRITISH WHIG, mToN Y 1YiHp WiLoLetaoin hrdl a® possible, to place all the members aficcted by the Insurance Act under regular panels of doctors whose pro- fessional integrity would not be ques tioned. The certificates on which all sick benefits are paid, lie with the medical men, and to charge that ma- lingering is increasing, at a menacing rate, is to attribute to them careless ness and indifference; and in any case there is a reflection on the profession. The London Mail refers to the in- surance as "the hated act," and hated for two particular reasons : (1; Under it the employers of labour are obliged to keep their employees insured, and pay a part of the cost; and (2) under it the employees pay a part of it.. It is all'a question of money, and the men who are cursing the Act, and through it the government, and seek: ing to disgruntle the people, also de noupce that government for its ex- travagance and for not adding to ite expenditure on sick benefit account. At the first the Act was hailed as the greatest social event of the age; It was ever hailed and praised by the people and the press that now defame it. Anything done in the name of a government is sure of misrepresenta- tion; and there are some people who would discount, even a pass to para- dise. WE EXALT OUR LEADERS. When the St. Thomas Journal fers to the anniversary of the Can adian Confederation as "the day we celebrate," it lays itself open to a scourging' from the Toronto Tele: gram. This paper 'has not hesitated to denounce as unpatriotic all and sundry who supported the appeal for reciprocity in the fall of 1911. The 1st of July has been commemorated as that on which, in 1867, the states men of Canada sunk all political differences, all thoughts that would create friction between them, in der to give effect to the constitution of the young nation. It has been re ferred to and glorified in recent years but it was born forty-seven years ago and has been giving evidence of growth and sturdiness which gratifies every genuine Canadian. The Whig has at different times counselled that the events of ¥ Cana- dian. history should be gaught in the public schools. It can see how de: licately this question of confed- eration would have to be treated so as to avoid political antagonisms. The fact is that confederation, now sb much lautled and magnified, was originally advocated by the libérals. re- or 'The Teadet in the agitation was Wil- liam Lyon Mackenzie, who has been referred to by his enemies as a re Later Sir A. Dorion, in 1856, moved for a union of the Canadas, Upper and Lower. In 1858 Hon. G. Brown advocated the same cause, but the government, of which he was a memjer, suffered a defeat while it was under diecussion. Hon. Alex.' Galt favoured a union of all the Canadian assemblies, and entered the govern ment of Sir George Cartier, pledged to the union. In, 1864 George Brown, as great a force in parliamentary life as he was in the press, moved for the appointment, of a commit to con- sider the outstanding constitutional problems, including confederation. Sir John Macdonald voted against the re- port, and when he undertook to form a_government both Sir John and the governor-general = urged George Brown to enter it, in the interest of confederation, and - accepting, Mr. Brown carried with him Homs. Oliver Mowat and William McDougal . All worked for the union, which was carried into effect in 1867. It includ- ed Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, later Prince Edward Ia- land, and made provision by which became a part of the dominion. Sir John Willison, who cannot now be accused of any partiality for the liberals, has said : "The libéral leader established the necessity of confederttion, the conservative leader accepted the sit- uatign which his great opponent had created, and Brown and Macdonald joined hands to effect the union." With this knowledge of facts how exceedingly silly and imprudent of any partizan journal to dub the liberals traitors and deny them the right to honor the anniversary of confederation. js not in the keeping of any self-con- stituted or self-appointed guardian, an inheritance in which all true Ca. nadians can share without question bel. it is A public holiday without a public attraction of any kind is one few peo- ple seem to want or appreciate. The London Daily Mail refers to Mr. Asquith and Mr. Balfour endeavoring in the Marconi case "to find a non political solution." Fancy Sir James: sad Mr. Rowell conferring on the Han- na-Taylor case. + The tramways of London are losing in revenue. Their great competitors are the motor omnibusses. It is pre dicted that in time the motor "busses [will put all street railways out of busicess, unless they are protected by Jpspme kind of legislation. The Montreal Herald comments on influence. The Witness might | they are doing when ¥'So far even the sufiragettes have pot - here, arrived in Stratford It: is something. which 'a fine 1 the spirit of the Witness without the | Dougal ---------------------- retort upon the spirit of the Herald | or Briarly influ- represent great without the Pency ence. (reat papers ideas or parties, and sometimes they represent great personalities. A preacher in Rockport, N.Y., is quoted as being in favor of Sunday baseball, after one o'clock. J it is wrong at ome hour it is wrong at another. The clergyman makes a great mistake in splitting hairs upon this subject. ------ The senator who allowed his wife to accept an evening dress from a firm, in recognition of the influence he could: use in the awarding of a public con- tract, 'has certainly not the sense of honour which' prevails in England. The standards of the old land can be copied in Canada with advantage. ---------- The Ottawa Journal shows amaze ment because it is reminded of what it said about the policy of permanent contribution--that it was rotten. It is Suffering from the candid criticism in which the independent paper should be able to indulge occasionally. The Journal does not repent of what it said, of course. em ---- The New York Times reasons that it ix the duty of the parents to imstruct the boys and girls on the subject of sex hygiene. Which is all right, when the parents are thoughtful and' intel ligent. persons, who * can read the ne cessary literature and correctly and ddlicately interpret it. In the absence of this discrimination and knowledge the boys and girls must suffer appar- ently. PUBLIC OPINION| A Late Definition. Guelph Herald The supreme court of Michigan has decided that a razor is not a weapon, but an "implement of the toilet." Then a- safety razor must be a toy. Very Possible. Woodstock Sentinel"Review. Some esteemed contemporaries are calling on their readers to bring out' the bunting fez Dominion day. Per haps the day will come when such' a reminder wiil not be regarded "as ne cessary. Women Should Propose. Hamilton Times. "A Detroit judge said the other day that "women ought to do the propos: ing. Half the men do not know what they propose.' takén that stand. ---- Holding Down Milwaukee. Hamilton Tiles. 4 Milwaukee is no longer famous chief- ly because of ite heer. A judge in that city has announced that "any woman who wears a skirt whose hem is more than twelve inches above the ground is liable to a fine in this court." $+) Killed By Ideas. Ottawa Journal. \ Because of overwork upon a speech he was to deliver, a Frenchy deputy fell dead in the chamber just after arising. -During the naval debate in Coane parliament, if our memory is correct, there were no similar inci dents. Inviting a Suit. Toronte Globe. That the Globe "grossly - standers' Hon. W. J. Hapna and Sir James Whitney 'ie the allegation of the Lon- don Free Press, The courts are al- ways open for the punishment. of dander. And the gentlemen in Queen s Park need no fiat. King ston Events 25 YEARS AGO. Six .constables are here, so it is reported, to make a. charge on the 'illicit bar near Channel Grove. The carrter pigeon, which left pretty wenn sed up. The weather was very bad for the birds. The teachers' examinations are in full progress in the city hall. There are fifteen candidates for matricu- lation, fifteen for second class and forty-three for third-class certifi. cates. There will be 130 up for the entrance examinations. Strawberries are very scarce this year. The inland revenue collections for June amounted fo $12,749.19. Confederation Day was very strict- ly observed. Portsmouth, with the excepiion of the loading of the steamer Algonquin every manner of -work ceased. Rev. G. 8. Eldridge preached his inaugural sermon at the Fifth Methodist church. "RED CROSS" BARRED. Must Not Be Used By * Firms In Future. The "Red Cross," 'or ' "fieneva Cross," which is 'very wided used in advertising medical go and "other articles by business: houses, cannot hereafter be usad for any business purpose without the permission of the militia council of Canada. Any person or business house dis- obeving this order will be liable to and forteiture of the goods which the emblem is used. upon A number oi articles on the market 'will be effected by this order, as there are all kinds of patent medicines and even liquors bearing the Red Cross as a trade mark. S30 'naq=td advertise for long lost When you meet a n of few words it's a sale bet he's married. o 4 £. a 3 5 0k . nll We never heard of a rich man} ---------- Wise and .". . Otherwise - Men's Fine Shoes "The girls seem to be getting prettier every day, says one para- grapher. The summer hats are giv- ing us a somewhat better chance ta see, at any rate. As a general proposition the less a man has the more children he seems able to afford. Many of our troubles and most of our misfortunes come from emphasiz- ing the wrong things. , Reason. "That boat embraces many points in its stops." "That's why, then, it is hugging the shore." always The Problem. When woman, lovely woman, If she is young or old, Or rich or poor, or very plain, Of charming to behold, 1 cannot see the reason why By erazy caprice led, . She gets a hat a mile too Hig To fit her pretty head. shops, Or when she seeks another store A pair of shoes to buy, With buckles big, and flaunting bows, And heels so very high, Although she wears a number three She's certain to refuse The proper size to suit her feet, And calls for number twos. Bad Enough As It Is. "Would you Ike to live vour life over again ? "And owe twice as much as now ? No, sin." I do Any Old Seashore. From the St. Louis Republic Going to the seashore this sum- 2» ' , ~ ' . "You betcher." "Going to flirt some 1" "A little" "Where are you going ?"' "Oh, | dunno. Any of those places lwhere the flirting is good." - The New Curate, The lady--What 's the new like, John ? John--The queerest figure of a little man you ever saw. They tell meé as 'ow the only wearin' apparel 'ec can buy ready-made is his embrelly.-- Sphere. ' curate Courting Days. *Would® you mind resting vour head on my left shoulder, dea est, 2° *To he nearest your heart?" mar mured the beautiful girl. "Yes; and to be further away from the cigars I have in my right poc- kgt."--Louisville Courior-Journg}. True. The Male---But how will throwing stones through windows get you the vote ? x The Militant--Don't jou remember Shakpepeare on ""sermwns in stones." --London Opinion. A Daily Thought. The sublime andthe ridiculous are often so nearly related that it is dii- ficult to class them differently. One step above the sublime makes the vidigulous, and one step above the ridiculous makes the sublime again. ~Thomas Paine. When Autumn Comes. Blue will lead the fall color scheme. Most wanted shades are navy and Hague. Purple, shading from wisteria to dark, promises well. Ruby red has a strong now. Russian green is especially wanted in lustred fabrics. | Strawberry shades are well received for trimming purposes. position Funny Idea. From the St. Louis Republic "Here's something that has struck me as funny." "What *"' . "Hopper and Goodwin never have been the hushands of Lillian Rnasell with all the marryigg of the three of Ahem." just -------- i Rushed. "Why did yon break into the house in the middle of the day?" asked the magistrate. . "Well," said the accused, "I had several others to cover that evening." London Evening Standard. Happened at Harvard. "You know who he is?" "Yes," replied the other. 'He is worth a couple of millions. Is just out of college; was educated at Har- Yard." "Oh, no" rejoined the first speak- er. "He wasn't educated at Har- vard. He went to school there." Not Necessarily Chronic. "What is a cure for the ailment known as writer's cramp?" "All the cases 1 have ever known $12.50 ~ Suit Sale - 1 § BIBBYS See Our Classy | Shoe Styles for : Men Our Clearing Up Line We are going to clear out all our Summer Suits, as well as a number sold out, at less than wholsale prices. All new 1913 models, good patterns, new color- ings. and 20.00 values. Sizes 33 to 48. Bibby's Sale Price $12.50 Regular $15, 18.00 Genuine Panama Hat Sale $10 and $12 Panainias for $7.50. $7.50 Panamas for $5 $8 Panamas for $6. $5 Panamas for $4. Our Great Peter Pan Shirt Sale Is still going on. BIBBYS 78, 80, 82 PRINCESS STREET. _ Window Boxes; Hang- ing Baskets, Geraniums, | Asters, and everything | for the garden at F. J. JOHNSON The Leading Florist, $24 King 84. Phones: , Store 239, Residence 1212. . Greenhouses 235. LAAAAAAAAS MAAAALLAAANAAAMN FOR SALE . 1. Frame dwelling, stable, and acre and one-half of good garden land $1600, . A first class brick ¢ house, fully modern, nearly new, Frontenac street. . Good stone dwelling on water front, with stable, boat house, wharf and small orchard, $2,500. . . Solid brick, 4 rooms, B. and C., furnace, gas, electric lights, lot 43 x 132 $3,400. A large list of farms sale, : 5. for WANTED To buy or rent a gabd grocery store Money to loan on real estate T. J. LOCKHART, Clarence and King Sts. 'Phone 1085 on 1090, J Space Brizac Brizac & Societe ¥ Morton's Morton's Morte Morton's Morton Crosse Windspr's «cre sts cr se have been relieved by an increase in 50-61 Brock St. a few articles suitable The Camping and P Brizac & Company's & Company's Brizac & Company's Brizac & Company's Company's rancails potted tongue potted turkey and s potted ham, ox t # calves tongues, 1 1b Morton's lunch tongues, 1-2 Morton's chicken breasts & Blackwell's anc Crosse & Blackwell's bloater Beaver Hende To the BUSY HOUSEWIFE "Our Delicatessen Department will not allow us to advertise a complete Hast for galantine of q galantine of p galantioe fs galantine creme Paris i Enipe of partridge Fole Gra chicke mgues, 2 1b glas Blass 4a Ib. glass jar y paste paste « hicken, Brand" 1 1b, tin The Store of Quality, We enumerate icnicking Season rson"s Grocery "Phone 279. a ---- -- m-- emmnm-- READ THE WHIG WANT ADS. el rp r--