AER A81 | CRA MS vv ve v0 00 0s wn SUBSURIPFION Narn Jar in oR " se wart Fi fo Siew, ami Edition) ma AA dias oie pro rata away. It was this expectdtion that formed the base for the tariff reform that following the illness of Mr, Chamberlain and has come almost to the point for burial. - In April last, in launching his budget, the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer said ! "We have entered upon the most glowing year that British trade has yet seen." The prophecy has been followed by the declaration that "the aggregate of British im- ports and exports in Lhe year rose by £60,000,000, to the record figure of £1,104,000,000." The London Chrouicle attributes the success of the empire to its free trade policy. The future is promising en- ough. "There are," said the Chroni- cle, "conditions which favour nobody, but give a fair field fo all, and make + elficiopey the main passport to suc cess. Our other chief hope must be in > [hotter education for our people, both ~|general and technical.' That is the principal direction in which the later nineteenth century allowed our com- petitive efficiency to fall behind; and though much has been done to re trieve it. more remains to do. Thanks largely to Lord Haldane the immedi- ate lines of educational advance are now tolerably clear, and the time is ripe to pursue them." EUGENICS IN ENGLAND ESE rug st Pagd dest Job There is a lot of what one may an, ee "TORONTO REPRESENTATIVE nie TR New Jor X Qs ic engans un BE Tih Ave. sees sass save + Trib Chleafans R. Northrup, M Man pie es. "TEVIDENC E OF CORRUPTION The Quebec scandal is based on cir- cumstances that are surprising. There is a repetition of the John Doe meth- ods of the New York 'district attorney to expose crime. Fictitious corpora- tions are. projected in the schemes of which the legislators are said to have been interested. According to the re port some legiglation can be railroad- ed through thé local house without any trouble, and without any one be- ing curious enough to' challenge it The "Montreal Fair Association" should have been a matter with re gard to. which the Montreal members would have been at. least alert enough to ask questions, and a certain director, with plans to test the integ- rity of the public men, was allowed to proceed with his decoy scheme. The legislators who bave been named in connection with certain corrupt acts deny their guilt. They cannot do less. The enquiry which must follow ond which the government must push with vigour--will show how the public affairs of the people » are being con- ducted. The exposure will be humili- ating, but it will have the awakening eficets which are #0 much needed. REFORMS DEMAND COURAGE The British conservative papers, led by the Daily Mail, which reflects Lord Northeliffe's views, calls the oppon- ents of the increased navy '"The Sui- cide's Club." Mr. Lloyd-George is its leader, and a .tolerably cheerful indi- vidual he appears to be, considering the work that lies before him. It may be suicide, for any public may to fly in the face of the major- ity, or even appear to do so. Weak men are not usually to be found in this class or predicament. It may seem like the wail of a lost spirit to say that the nation is wdsting its millions fore than it ought to do-- even in a season of scare--in battle- ships and munitions of war. As @ matter of fact it is the declaration of one of the most courageous of men, and the man who, next {to the pre- mier, the people love and follow. "It isto the infinite credit of the Chancellor of the Exchequer that, at the physchological moment, he had the tumerity to' express himself candidly upon a great and pressing issue. It is to the credit of the people, and shows how near Lloyd-George has been living to them; that they have rallied behind him and in a thousand w ays shown ®at his thought, and judgment is the thought and judgment of the nation. There is a crisis on in England. So it is rumoured. Within a day or two there may. be a new first admiral or a Chancellor of the Exchequer. Whom s will the government miss the most-- the liberal of a few years and as er- ratic as he is brilliant, or the liberal of a life-time and carrying into leg- islation the reforms for which the common people have fought wity vary . ing results ? BRITAIN LEADS THE WORLD The British trade returns for 1913 have been published, and great is the surprise, agreeably, which they ai- ford. The year saw many disturb- apces in the markets of the world, 'disturbances 'which afiected the trade | relations of Britain. The wars in the Levant; the army agitations in many of the, countries of Europe; the crisis in South America, and the rebellion in Mexico, all affected the trade of the mother country, while at home la- bour 'and political conditions had their depressing effects. 'And yet there was a rise of over £38,000,000 in the exports, as compar. ed with the exports of "the previous - gear, and there had been' an increase i the imports of over £35,500, 08, term twaddle or rot written about, the necessity of something being done Be} eally in order to save the race from complete degeneration. There is sound sense in the steps that have been tak- en in some states to house and pro- tect the feeble-minded since the feeble- mindedness is hereditary and can he increased at a magryellous rate. But staying the propagation of 'this unde- sirable species is one thing, and the practice of eugenics under Act or Sta- tute is another. g Over in Gngland the advocates of this law are asserting themselves, and they have resortedoto the press in @r- der to amplify their views. They pic- ture society as becoming less robust in health and physique, and they see the day coming when the Britisher will be a poor - apology for the man of splendid stature that rises in vision before one in reading the history of the nation. More alarm--only that and nothing more-- and of a par with the stuff. which a Canadian writes as he pictures a dwindling posterity un- til in the process of time there may become a childless country. England is not seriously affected by these ~ heroics. In. the old land the people have som/ regard for heredity. In marriage they have a great regard for the welfare of the race and it is not degenerating. '"Aftér all," says the Daily Mail, "men are more than cattle, The eugenist who imagines that a perfect human race may be bred as prize oxen makes no allow- ance for = forces which camiot be weighed or tested in laboratories, but which none the less have a profound influence on human life." The applica- tion of eugenics in a thorough-going manner was tried, in ancient Greece, vet it did not save her. Indeed, some modern thinkers have seen in it, the cause of her. intellectual and political decline." EDITORIAL NOTES The works department of Toronto has lost fully a million and a hali of dollars through its defective system of street repairs. The books of accounts do not balgnce. The accounts are not classilied. es abounds, Clearly th cities and towns of Ontario need not go to Toronto: ior pointers: -------- A municipal school im which young men may learn she science of govern- ment, would be a help, but it would be like the average business college in its preparation of the student for practical business fife. Capacity to do things, is the first consideration, and power or freedom to do them the next and greatest necessity. On dit that the Montreal Telegraph and the Montreal Herald will be con- solidated, and become the property of the one man. Both have been liberal papers, but one has béen practically lost to the cause for some time. Is the party im Montreal not able to own one liberal English paper? let us hope that the high commis- sionership, by .falling to one who wants the oflice for what is in it, will not degenerate. It has been practical- ly put oi politics for many years. It should be kept out. The Whig can re- member when it. was degraded as a party convenience, and it hopes that will not be the experience again. Now what is Toronto going to do about the revelativns which the muni- cipal survey has brought "about ? The Council cannot tolerate the incapacity, the indifierence, the inefficiency that are apparent in the municipal system, but how are they to be eliminated ? That is the question. The survey has shocked the people by its exposures. The Bureau of Research has made such an exhibition of Toronto's mun cipal system that ome is: impres with the conviction that after all very fittle is known of municipal govern: ment. Nor is safety or security or re form to be found in change of form. What is wanted is trained men, with pow to act according to their know: an i A Good Idea : Hamilton Times When the Gideons get sll the hotels supplied with Bibles they might puta few iy the city churches. -- Chance 'for Someone Toronto Globe. The dominion government should appoint a minister of promises and delays. They now promise more delays oveny the promised parcel post Same Old Tricks London Advertiser. New Norn dancing masters announce that the Venus Wave is to replace the Tango. The Bacchus Zigrag has been with us these many vears. What a Pity! Montreal Mail. At Washington the house com- mittee has decided to appropriate $25,000,000 for road building to be divided amongst the various states. Canada can't. : wioiipenaisucoment Modesty of Him Montreal Herald, "He had many millions, vet was no snob," is the headline in a T'oron- to newspaper on the death of Hon. George A, Cox. Therg have been worse epitaphs than that. Surely Not. Ottawa Journal In Regina the ladies have banded together to darn socks and repair clothing for the bachelors of the burg. No fun in being. a bachelor any mare when they come at you like that. A Good Thing Winnipeg Telegram benefits under the British Insurance and would indicate that a consider: able number of people have taken advantage of an excellent thing. Kingston Events 25 YEARS AGO. The residence and property of Thomas McConville, immediately outside the city limits on Division street. was destroyed. during Mr. McConville's absence. : members 'of the county council and their friends at the Queen's hotel. There are eighteen men and two women in the county jail. The wegther fs still very mild. BIRTHDAYS OF NOTABLE MEN Friday, January Twenty-Third. The veteran Senator Robert Jaff- ray, of Toronto, Who--is~eighiy-two to-day, sends out Po these words of counsel as a birthday message to his fellow country men: "We have a great country, great undeveloped re- sources, and prospects ahead of us that may make any Cana- dian feel proud of the possibili- ties of his coun- try. But the country's - great- est need is that we should have men qualified with character and ability to develop these resourc- position that it should occupy among tthe nations of the world. It there- fore becomes Canadians to devote themselves uhselfishly to the service of this country, believing that in this they will not only benefit them- selves, but also their fellow country- of seeing Canada take the position to which its geographical position, climate and resources entitle it.' WHAT HAVE WE DONE TODAY? ; We shall do much in the years to come, But what haverwe done today? We shall give our gold in a princely sum, But what did we give today? We shall lift the heart and dry the tear, We shall plant a hope in the place of fear, We shall speak the words of love and cheer, But what did we speak today? We shall be s0 kind in the after while, 'But what have we been today? We shall bring each lonely life a smile, But what have we brought to- day? : We shall give to truth a grander birth And te steadfast faith a deeper worth. We shall feed the hungering souls of earth, But whom bare we fed today? We shall reap such joys in the by and by. But what have we sown today? We shall build us mansions in "the sky. But what have we built today? "Tis sweet in idle dreams to bask, But here apd now do we do our task? Yes. this is the thing our 'Souls must ask. "What have we done today?" : =Nixon Waterman. Thirteen million pounds paid in! Warden Rankin entertained the es, and to raise our country to the _ men, and give them the satisfaction How an. Fvening In the Parlor May Be Sa hy Is theré angchiing in the world "0 pathetic ws the spectacle of a young man showing bis favorite card trick to a bunch of girls? 'The slaughter goes AAe---man speaks first: | wf hr 3 to know a clever trick with cards. MisstEllen, choose a card.from this pack" "1 am to ¢hoase? ~ Wich one? / "Any one you tik » "But how can Jf'tell when you show "me only the s butte and the backs are all exact}, "Just oe ier ut, Faidoni - ! ' "Oh, is that fair?" 'Well, here--~I've got she queen of digmonds." - "Oh, you Lt fell me what yot have. I'm. to 1¢ll you that, you, know. Put it back. and. take icon "Why cart. L keep 5: one? 1 can remember it Betier. "Phere wouldx't be any trick. You see, you are to-lake a card that I don't see, and then I'm to. find out the one you looked ag? : V "Oh! Why, 1 don't, believe you can do itl All righty we another one." "Look atVit usa put ic bsek in the pack." ° What part! oF: thie pack shall 1 put it in?" "Anywhere yi' wish™ "But 1 should, think' you'd want to know, so you could tell which card it is. Well--there!". "Now I shuffle them, so. Presto! Is this the card you chose?" "Oh, 1 don't know. I forgot to look and see what one [ took. Oh! Here's May. Now there ure enough to play bridge. 'May, yon should have been here sooner. Mr. Jones has been showing us the most wonderful card tricks!"~Cleveland Leader. She Made Rapid Progress. The feminine will out even in the case of children. This was amusingly shown not long ago when little Caro- line, seven years old, and her brother, six years old, were sent to school on the same day. For a week they attended fegularly, and on Saturday night the proud fa- ther called them to him. With one on | each. knee, he asked what they had 'learned in school. "Wel," said the boy, "I learned dat de worl' is round. 1 can count up to five and say my alferbet." His father beamed and by careful questioning got quite a remarkable amount of knowledge out of his small son. "I'm proud of you, Freddie," he said, smiling. "Now. Caroline, have you learned lots too?" "Uh, huh," answered Caroline shyly. "Well," encouraged her father, "tell us what you have learned." "I learned the riames of all the boys in Freddie's class," she answered, proudly and wept when her father langhed.--Philadelphia Times. The Firstborn. Young Father--I am amazed, shock- ed, my dear, to heap you say you in- tend to give the baby some paregoric. Don't you know paregoric is opium, and opium stunts the growth, enfee- bles the constitution, weakens the brain, destroys the nerves and pro- , duces rickets, marasmus, consumption, insanity and death? Young Mother Horrors! 1 never heard a 'werd about that. I won't no indeedy. But something must be done to stop his selling. You carry him awhile. " Father (after 'an. hour's steady stamping with "the squalling infant)-- Where in thunder is that paregoric?-- New York Weekly. : A 2 He would base; heen glad to ex. change glances with. her, But a fair exchange were po rob- bery. And sbe .chgse 'Father to steal a glance when she Abang he wasn't looking. "Oh, woman, woman?" he murmur- ed, but dared not reproach her open- ly ~Puck. tidied Brutal. The Wife--T'vé been to.a bridge party, and I have a splitting headache. 'Che Brute=Well, I don't anderstand it. Your tongue might athe or your stomach, but why, your head?~Cleve- land Leage | #1 While the Ball Twirled. } Vassar Girl--=Why do they call that man the pitcher? Carafe would be much nicer, Coach--There is no bottle hgider in this game. You're thinking of a prizes tight. ' When the Devil Baits the Hook. Wateh out, Mr. Fisherman! Keep yo' eves an' look! Mind de fish you ketchin' ht | Wien de devil baits de hook! x Dar's trouble in de ocean, Dar's trouble in de brook, Wén a feller goes a-fishin' An' de devil baits de hook. You kin see it on de skyline, You kin read it in de brook De fish is full er trouble 4) Wen de devil baits de hook. ~#rank L. Stanton. » Yedrl¥13 shows increase in Canada's exports; imports Untario legislature meets on Febru: ary 17th. : It is hard Tuck that eomes eas. esl. CLHOT H HG BIBBYS JANUARY . SALE rT. , Heavy twill, black Oxfords, sizes 14 to 17. Regu- lar 75¢ values for 50c. i Bad ee Friday and Saturday Doings ¥ WORKINGMEN"S SHIRTS $12.50 SPECIAL 50c. = color; platy J + SUIT SPECIAL re i ~ Friday and Saturday you can buy i i for this price 3 suit of English whip- MEN'S UNDERWEAR 35¢ PER GARMENT Penman's fleece-lined shirts and. dre awers, all sizes. Regular a0¢ quale: ; TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES SUITS cord clotlt in rich shades of grey or brown, single or "double breasted style goat. Sizes 37 to 46. ) - Ranging in price from $15, $16.50, Odd garments, shirts and drawers; Prices ranging $1.00 to $1.50. Fridas* and Saturday for 76¢ per gariient.: te $18.00. Good colorings, good mod- MEN'S PURE WOOL UNDER: els..Sizes 34 to 42. Price $12.50 BOYS' OVERCOAT SPECIAL MEN'S KNITTED CAPS 3 green, plain. #3 for $5.00. brown, soft peaks, roll bands. Regii- lar $1.00, $1.25 values for 78¢ each. + "For boys 10, 12, 14, 15 years of age. "Regular $7, $7.50 "and § $8.50 overcoats SHIRT SALE BOYS' SUITS ~ Good clothes but ¢ ¥ Just to keep the pot a boiling we Worth $3.50, Yours for $1.75 little off in patterns. $4.00, $4.50, $5.00, 69c. Riad LE 5 are going to offer twenty-five dozen men's $1.00, $1.25 shirts for . 69c. give the little ducky darling a drop, BIBBYS, L.imited 78, 80, 82 Princess St., Kingston Better Coal Means Smaller Coal Bills That is why it pays to-order Coal that suits, P. WALSH 53-57 Barrack Street Ladies' Hockey and Skating Boots Our Ladies' Boots have fleece lining in them and will keep the feet war mand eomfort- able. Low and springihec], = 00 and 280, -------------- EE ------------ I have private funds to louc on real estate only at lowest current ---------------------- ; ' y I. 1. LOCKHART, Real Estate and] Insurance Clarence and: King Sts. Kingston} © Phone 1085 or 1000 A " "JENNINGS, 3