aud Beml-Weekly by PUBLISHIN Published Dally THE BRITISH G TE hisdent geleghoness on RATES pany. 1 ioe) 8.00 Paid In 8AvAnce ..-s 35.00 Oar, atl to rural offices. $2.60 ar 3° nited Srates TR ree months pro ra An nas 1 gus Year, by mail . . 31 oar . $150 to United States .. and three months pro rata. ttached 1s one of the 'best d b. nting offices in Canada. Jo $800 per acre, and had these plots been included in the transaction theve would have heen no advantage whi. ever to the sellers. The theory that the city should not hold land, but look it up and buy it when needed, is not a rational or rea- sonahle one. Detter to have an arca to which men, seeking industrial sites, may be referred, and with some hope of impressing them, and the plots on which ihe Council has centred atten- tion are the choicest available, The righteousness of the city's pro- ceeding is illustrated by what other places are doing. In Stratford, lust wéek, the rgtepayers voted on the proposition to give sites, .valued at $6,000, and a portion of a stréat al- lowance, (value not named), and a fixed agsessment of $7,000, for a peri- od of ten years, for three establish- ments. The Beacon, in referring to the ites, remarks : "The efiect of the pass- ing of these by-laws will mean much to the city. In addition to the ac- quiring of two new factories (furni- ture and upholstering), and the ma- terial enlargement of one of the pres ent. factories, (manufacturing swings, ladders, ete.), the way is opened for other farniture concerns seeking a desirable place to locate." Kingston cannot compete with the set tees, TORONTO REPRESENTATIVE H. E, Smallpl 32 Church St. . 8, BSENTATIVES New York Offica . 2356 Fifth Ave, Frank R. Northrup, Manager. CRT Tribu Conic 'R. Nortirg;, Sroune Manager. PAVING. THE MAIN STREETS There has been a sudden and some- what surprising change of base on the part' of the works' department. Assuming that the question of eage- ments will work out all right, it awarded the contracts for the paving of 'Princess and King streets, Local Improvement plan, Wood block had been so much ex- tolled, that np one expected anything but it, especially as the Street Rail- way company had pronounced in its favour. But the material for the street. railway allowance, and be- tween the rails, is to be Nepean sand- stone, and for the rest of the high- way sheet asphalt. The committee has its reasons for this reedmmendation, and the Council readily, ' sceepted them, and yet the Whig believes that the on the sheet asphalt is not only very noisy, under traffic, but, onthe will be found suitable." The Whig:ofiers its qpinion quite freely, hécause one of ita writers, some years ago, weunl abroad, as a member of a civic deputation, and presented a "yoport to the Coubcil which approved * bitulithic because of its roughefted and traflicable surface. slope of Princess street, very slippery and un- ALD. HARRISON'S POSITION The resignation of Ald. Harrison from the Coundil has come as a dis tinet + shock. He had stood his ground, in advocacy of the matters he had an hand, at 'the council meet- ing, and then he retired, declaring, when pressbd for reasons, that he could "not endure the: insinuations that had. been made respeotipg him and so injurious to his character. He is not the first *man who has been driven out of public life by slander- ous tongues. Though it had been made clear that he had no financial interest in the .property which his committee desired for manufacturing purposes the criticism went on, and it so annoyed him that he dedided he would have no more of it. Per- haps he made a mistake, in the s pub- lic interest, hecause men of « his_ecali- bre are very much needed in the Council Put one has 'to he peculiar- ly aonstituted to accept, insult calm- ly when he is serving the people con- scientionsly. "The papers" were in- cidentally. réferred to in the discus- sion. The term is indefinite. Tet "it ba understood that the Whig has not knowingly said a word in deprecia- thon of Ald, Hargison, and certainly not. # word in criticism of his plans and motives. It has approved of his action with regard te the land, and feels that he is to be highly com- mended for the part he has played. The people should refuse to let him retire fro the Coundil. Ho is want- ed thers heoatise of his courageous and conscientious work, and the slanderers should be taught a lesson they will never forget. OUR FACTORY SITES The Council will petition the legisla ture for an Act which will enable it to buy Iand for manufacturing pur. poses, and this petition will likely be ted. The Property Committee ied with regard to this matter in a business-like way. It treated with the men who had secured the area and was given by them all the consideration it had a right to poet. under the circumstances, © The Whig made enquiries, on 'its "own account, some . days ago, and learned that the territory which the ex- ; : city could not im- ition by repiidiating its petling from it. The stipu- ich. fs $18,000. This does not gover the plots which were at the dis. Blag. ' | of clubs. western cities unless it can go as far, and do as much, for the captains of industry. DISBANDING THE ARMY "On 'April 30th the Army Act, which is revived each year, and with the that it will continue for. a twelve-months, expires, and the tory press of England is preparing the world for a sugprise--unless the Home Rule question takes on a new and unforseen appearance "Under our constitution," says the London Chronicle, 'not only is the army controlled by parliament, but it lives, to to speak, on a year's tenure." In order to, perpetuate the existence understanding ol the army it is necessary to bring . in the Army Bill every spring. But for this annual remewal there would authority for the mainten- army, or for the mili- which governs ita discip- be no legal ance of the tary law line. Now it has occurred to the noble lords, who must approve of the Army Bill and the appropriation that accompaniés it, that they can amend the measure and so guarantee that the forces of his majesty will not he used in the suppression of the pro- mised rebellion in Ulster. The scheme, (and a brilliant one it 4s), is to In- dist by an amendment to the hill that no part of the army shall be used in the coercion of Ireland. The Daily Graphic says the a- mendment, if proposed, will carry in Very likely.' But the would not stand for any demoralizatfion of the army which that would imply. "If any such au- dacious tactics were attempted," says the Chronicle, 'the government would How, - it the Lords. Commons counter them , effectually." does not. say, and one cammot im- agine, y This the upper house fis all the respect one had for it. Ven- erable, dignified, reflecting the 'hon- our of the nation as the popular chamber was not expected to do, it has, through the indiscretions. of the tory leaders, been reduced to the level of a political machine. he Parliament Act, was suggested by the undue _ interference of . the Lords with the work' of the Com- mons, and the work that exclusively belongs to it. It has been a neces- sity through the attempts of these samo leaders to obstruct the reforms of the day. The paralyzing of the army would surely lead to a na- tional crisis. clearly certain--that fast surrendering much is EDITORIAL NOTES Mr. Asquith deckines to sanction compulsory military service, He knows how unpopular it is, and he is wise énough to leave the matter lone, a- Ald. Harrison should remain in the Council, as one who has the cour age of his convictions. It takes nerve to champion some causes, even in the right, and he has it. The people of the old land will not tolerate baseball, even from the best Why ? 1s it too fast or too slow for the people? Is golf and ourling their limit ? One' won- ders when they leave a game, before it is hall finished. * Coloured wigs, to match the cos- tumes, are the latest in fashion cir- cles. A former Kingstonian, at a picture theatre, with blue wig and dress, nearly caused "a panic when the people caught on and started to study the effect. Government by commission, in cities, is said to he in demand he cause the people are tired of graft- ing. Yes? Is it impossible under the commission ? Is the smaller and more select body imprévious to the poison of public life?' . Capt. Becker, allowed ,a new tdial, is preparing to eater civil life, to run down the murderers of Rosenthal, and posal of the city, at the option of Sr THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1 then to resume his old job on . the police force! All of which shows ,the variable experiepces of the courts in Uncle Sawm's tertitory. Co-education is not a new issue, but Profi. Morison has revived - it with Mis vigorous criticism, The education of young mén and young women separately should always be conducted when possible. They should divide when they reich the High school. --nille -- Pr. Fernow, the forester of Ontar- io, says that from 25 to '50 per cent. of the trees in every town and city are in a damaged condition. They need the treatment they do not receive, They call for protection from the wood butchers, who are: always at work. Enquiry has been made about the issue of civil debentures! of gmall denominations. When will they be available by prospective purchasers ? Citizens with money to invest pre- fer their own city debentures to the debentures of other Why shouldnt they ? cities, y The labour party of England does not subniit to the djctation of any It realizes that it. is capable of disturbing the relations of all other parties, and the fear of it may give it occasionally the right one, Don't expect to become the owner of a mansion in the skies if you are an earthly tax dodger You can spank more sense into some children in a minute than you can reason into them in half a day. I Women don't mean it 'when they kiss each other in public--they do it merely to show the men what they are missing. 4 ------ « Ahout Poetrv. There isn't much in writing poetry, Big pay for clever rhyming is a myth, a a. ] A very lucky bard, indeed, is he Whose Ode to Keats pays what he owed to Smith Making a Distinction, "What is your idea of graft?' "Graft," replied the boss, "Is any scheme for landing big money that I 4in't fn on" --Waghington Star. is Good Luck. "Phew! 1 put the lighted end of that cigar in my mouth." "How lucky you were, dear, to dls- aover it immediately." --Life. Just That. of way. Iyentually the desire is to er. Stand Up Colonel! Toronto Globe. The minister of militia cannot af- ford to show the white feather. If he is going to slander people he must do 'it in the open where they can get. at him. Awaiting the End. London Advertiser. Already the members at Ottawa, he tween yawns, are counting the days and figuring out that prorogation will come in May. What's in a Name. Montreal Mail. St. George, - Manitoba; liberals have nominations as their candidate one, Skull Sigfusson. The name should prove a formidable slogan if there are any college graduates in St. George. I ------------ Political Conscience, Hamilton Herald. The time is coming when Canada will evolve a political conscience, and there are sighs to-day that the time. is not so far ahead as pessimis- tic observers usually declare. Pathetic Experience. Ottawa Free Press. The wish of Sir James Whitney, who at one time appeared so much worse than Sir George Ross, to pay a visit to his old opponent, and the necessity for declining it, were path- etic. It is a reminder that public life after all has some compensations and those who pass through its fires are the best judges of all it means. The Ontario Cabinet United Canada. new premier of Ontario, caused by the break-down of Sir James Whit- ney's health, then let us:also have several new conservative ministers. Some of the present provincial are awful. With the characteristics of most 'elevated political domestics, some of . them are actually taking themselves seriously. Kingston Events 25 YEARS AGO. P. McLaughlin will run his 'horse, "Le Caron," against any horse fin the city for from $100 to $500 a side. : John Smith, 'printer,, has two aunts and two uncles living whose total ages make 328 years. The aunts are . eighty-four and seventy-seven years respectively while the are eighty-six and eighty-one years. C.M.B.A. branch was formed at Westport. Boys' depariment at Y.M.C.A. was formally opened to-day. TUESDAY, MARCH THIRD W. 8. Calvert, formerly a ent Liberal member of the Ror oF ent mons, celebrates his fifty-fifth birth. day to-day. He halls from Lambton County and is Interested extensively in the oil Industry. He represented West Middlesex for several years and for a long time acted as chief Libera! whip. In 1909 'he was appointed a commissioner of the National Trans. continental! Railway, a position he re. signed on the ascension of the Con- servatives to power in 1911. Person- ally he is a genial, approachable and courteols gentiemun. A -- ---------- . You niay gain strength by help- PUBLIC OPINION e.g : | If uniortanately there is to be a uncles | be and command the balance of pow- | Jones says there is only { that farm. And what is that? He one thing keeps him from retiring to a hasn't a farm F-------- Actual Test Desired. Gibbhs--There's one thing I'd like very much to find out about myself, Dibbs--What is that? Gibbs--Whether or not T could stand | prosperity. Oh, G'long! "What's become of that old feather- duster man who used to come around?" "Oh, he was 'arrhsted." "Arrested! What for?" "Selling cocktails without a license." ¢ ---- Was She Jollying Him? Captain--We ran into a dense fog last night, Miss TT didn't sleeper. rist--Strange the shock wake me up; I'm a very light ent Worldly Wisdom. | "In choosing a wile never j hy appearances." { "That's right," Often the { wirls have the leost money." ona should prettiest The Immorta]s. The Mrs. Partingtons and Mrs. Mala- {props are still with us in the flesh. Recently a woman at the opera in Chi- {cago complained that her seat was too far back. She sald she conld hearé@fe music all right, but the performers on | the stage "looked like mignonettes" No Cause for Almrm. His Riverence----Dear, dear, surely you had more sinse than to go lookir' for an escape of gas with a match. O'Brien--Sure, safety match. ver honor. 'twas a --J.ondon Opinion, Not His Fault. Poet--Good gracious! servant asleep. Host Silly fool! He must have heen eavesdropping while you 'were reading your riew poem to me.--Iéle Mele Here is your Two Games at Onee. Disgusted Spectator (to bandy-legg™| ed half-back, who has Jet the ball slip through his legs)--Na, then, stupid! Don't let them play croquet wiv yer.-- London Opinion, Quaker Quips, Many -a man has a poorer eye for business than the blind beggar, Old friends may be dearest, but even young ones are not always cheap. The skater is steel shod, especially if he happens to have stolen his skates. Some people 'can never find anything when 'they want it, except fault. When a fellow has a dark taste he may look pale but blue. 3 It tickles the henpecked hushand to death to see his wife in the hands of lier dressmaker.--Philadelphia Ledger. brown he feels LOVE NOT ME FOR COME- LY GRACE. Love not me for comely grace, For my pleasing eye or facey Nor for any outward part, No, nor for my constaiit heart; For those may fail or turn to in, . So thou and I shall sever. Keep therefore a true woman's eye : Y And ne me still, but know not ing the other fellow k his We all ought to ro g00d Lord made sunshine free, You may be por in purse, but you! ought 'not to be so in principle. | Why not make the beginning 'each week good resolution time? + al wi - = & &% ~ 8 So bast thou the same reason stil ' O'Brien. SHIRT SALE $1 & $1.25 Values for 69c . Bibby's | TIE SALE 50c & 75¢c Values for 25¢ argains in Our Boy's Department CHOOL IS WITH A GOQ i) rl n_ RECORD §: 2 Jo gas BOYS' OVERCOATS $7.50 and $8.00 Coats For $4.75 Sizes 27 to 33 BOYS' SUITS $6.50 and $7.50 Suits for $4.75 Sizés 27 to 33 Norfolk and Reefer Styles BOYS' SWEATER COATS $3.00 and $3.26 Values for $2.00 Monarch" knitt. pure wool, same as our men's $4.50 an1 $5.00 goods. BOYS' KNITTED TOQUES 25¢ and 35¢ Values for 10c each BOYS' KNITTED TOQUES 50c and 75¢:Values for 25¢ each BOYS' ELEECE LIN- ED UNDERWEAR Regular 35¢ and 40c Values for: 25¢c per garment. Sizes 2449732 BOYS' CAPS 50c Values for 25¢ each | BOYS' SWEATERS 75¢ and ng Values for BOYS' STOCKINGS 35¢c Values for 25c. Sizes 6 1-2 to 10. Gen- uine all wool English Stocking, fast blacks. BOYS' RUBBERS Sizes 3, 4 and 5 25¢c per pair BOYS' SHIRTS Shaker flannel, sizes 12 to 14. 25¢ each BIBBYS, Limited 78, 80, 82 Princess St., Kingston Better Coal Means Smaller Coal Bills That is why it pays to order that suits, P. WALSH 58-07 Barrack Street Farms For Sale The following is a partial of farms we have for ay Rit district: Acres . 00 +c emt 6 fm BTe 0 Baa aw uo 2 Price $1800 Bee lene is 8e Blas 4 is vie om $1500 Pew (ses Wes 1a eo ... Bee Wes Rise "eos 150 nie 100 wise mee nov pov pow 108 .... Poet te feelers Wes Br lew 8 Te Tete WDE Wes! 51 TEE. Rlemi Bes pow! Bem ts wlel os 120 ii ven: of eT Be? Be 165 ory Mee Te glee Wem? Sf' WO Wem! Blas! Bev ¥IW Cera ee Welw BN lew UT TET" 1 ER = A 170 .oinecmescsssmmovssne 160 vy vce Fre ma Ler ms 102 five mee wow Bow se wee $0500 | 700] BOO nro. tor ua vB, ew a Wow vom wes Gos Bede B00 vv wow Wow esa a Fort further information apply te Dongola and Box Kip, button and laced, all sizes in the lot, regu- lar $1.25, and $1.50. Sale priee ......99¢ WE