SH -- ---- ee REE PAGE EIGHT Are Now Replacing Winter Overcoats Choose Yours From Our Complete Stock We would like you to see yourself in cne of our handsome Top Coat styles in front ofgour mirrors We feel confident we would make a sale. The fabrics are smart fancy mixtures, also neat grey Cheviots and black vicunas SUPPOSE YOU DO STEP IN AND TRY ONE OF THESE NEW COATS. PRICED REASONABLY $12 and $15 * ® s Livingston's Brock Street. A Little Out of the Way, But It Will Pay You To WAL D RO N'S Sale of Wide Embroideries ! LAt Less Than Manufacturers' Cost 200 YARDS 45 IN. FLOUNCING, full width for 'skirts and dresses; all new patterns, worth up to $1.00 a yard. E ToiNishe for 49c a Yard Av 50 YARDS 27 IN, FLOUNGING, suitable for it = dren's dress; a splendid variety of patterns. Regular values 50¢,.60¢ and Te. | Toa for 39ca Yard COVER EMBROIDERY, 18 in. wide. 10. "different patterns, well worked and edges well finished; regular 25¢, 30¢ and 35e. Nn 'To-Night at 19¢ ; a Yard Bale at 7.30. THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, FUNERAL OF "AGED PRIEST ON SATURDAY MORNING. Pontifical Requiem Mass Celebrated Hy Archbishop Spratt--Six Priests Acted as Pall Bearers. The funeral of the late Father J. J. Salmon, D.D., who passed to rest on Wednesday night, was conducted on Saturday morning at 8.30 o'clock from the House of Providence to St. Mary's Cathedral, where a pontifical requiem mass was celebrated by Archbishop Spratt, assisted by Rev. Father McShane, Montreal, as assist- ant priest; Rev. Father A. J. Han- ley as deacon; Dev. Father Keeley, South Mountain as sub-deacon; Rev. Father J. M. McDonald, Chippewa, as master of ceremonies. In addi- tion to these many priests from out- side- places followed in the cortege The bearers were, Father A. Car leton, Picton; Father C. J. Killeen, Belleville; Father J. Fleming, Chesterville; Father M. Crowley, Gananoque; Father M. Meagher, Marysville; Father J. J. Meagher, Kemptville, as bearers. The remains were conveyed from the cathedral to St. Mary's' iceme- {tery where they were placed in the SEISEEVE ISI ERA IS vault. Many floral and spiritual of. ferings were placed upon the casket of the deceased father. PEELE IE PIII IIA EDE ' CHASED STEAMSHIP, \ (Special to the Whig.) Liverpool, - March 7. ~The White Star liner Arabic, New York to Liverpool, was chased by a German submarine in the Irish Sea, her passengess re- ported upon their arrival here to-day, For thirty miles the German submarine vainly en- deavored to get close enough to shoot a torpedo. . The Arabic shot away from the Germans with a burst of speed that left the submarine far in the rear, POPE PPPE EPL Pete PEEP LLLS PLP PIER ISDE bbb PROFITS OF VICE TRUST. Paid Police Nearly $400,000 a Year For Protection. New York, March 27.--Mortche Goldberg is accused of being an offi- cial of a vice trust, which maintain ed more than forty resorts in this city, controlled; nearly 2.000 inmates and divided $1,250 000 a year profits. The d'strict attorney's office has evi dence that this alleged combine pai nearly $400,000 a year to the polices for protection. Goldberg was to plead to an in: dictment found in June, 1013. After the finding of the indictment Gold- berg and four others accused fled from the city and the distriét attor- (ney was. compelled. to abandon - the inquiey, which was begun soon after (the Herman Rosenthal murder. Re- | was arrested cently he returned to the city and Allegad confessions in the district VP canization maintained fourteen es- "| attorney's 'oilice assert that the or- 'corts in a single block in 40th street and sixteen on Sixth avenue, besides many others. Jt had a pension sys- tem and a board of arbitration to settle disputes. MORE FORTS DESTROYED In the Dardanelles By the Fleet. (Special to the Whig.) Paris, March 27+-It now has been estab ished that the forts at Dar danus have been destroyed and thos: Allied | at-Kilid Bahr seriously damaged by. | the operations of the Allied leet $n the Dardanelles, says 'a Havas de- | spatch from Athens, dated Friday. Contagious Diseases Epidemic New York, March 27.-- Typhoid, smallpox and other comtagious dis- eases are epidemic under the Aus- {trian fag, according to Dr. Charles - established in Budapest, McDonald of Washington, head of the American War Relief Hospital who reach- | ed this port to-day abroad the steam- er America from Italian ports. "When warmer weather comes 1 believe typhoid will sweep through { the Austrian army like a prairie { fire." Dr. McDonald said. | peals. The plight of the wounded = was deplorable, Dr. McDonald asserted. Dr. MeDonald was awarded a me- | {dal of honor by Emperor Francis j Joseph . ker, who twice has been senten-| F. ARM LANDS TAKEN TO FORM VALCARTIER CAMP GROUND, S---- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Stirs Up the Min- ister of Militia--Premier Barden To See That There Is No Further Delay. (Special to the Whig) Ottawa, March 27.-- Parliament completed the passing of the militia estimates yesterday afternoon. One matter of importance, however, was brought before the house in connec-| ji tion with them. Sir Wilfrid Laur- ier for the second time this session drew attention of the Minister to the fact that a number of farmers at Valcartier, whose lands were taken to form camp grounds, have not yet received their compensation. "This does not reflect credit upon the Militia Department," commented the Liberal leader. e quoted the record in the case of Joseph Griffin, who had refused to accept ae price fixed for his land by Co.. McBain. Sir Wilfrid Laurier also read a let- ter from Mrs. Richard Smith, stating that owing to the inaction of the Alilitia Department in the matter her| family was in real distress General -Sam Hughes admitted that there had undoubtedly some delay in the ' matter, but it! would be referred to the Exchequer court at once. Sir Wilfrid Laurier observed that | this should have been done ix! months ago. Premier Borden assured the Lead- er of the Opposition that.he would confer with e Militia and Justice Departments and see that there was no further delay. "1 am glad to hear the Prime Min- ister promise to take a persomal in- terest in the matter," observed Sir Wilfrid. General Hughes announced that the Militia Department was looking for new training grounds in four dis- triets. Cne of these was for Brit- ish Columbia, another for Northern Alberta, a third for the Second Mili- tary District (Toronto) and a fourth for the First Militiary District (Lon- don). IN MILITARY CIRCLES - Army Service Corps At Quebec Wait. ing To Go Overseas. About fifty passes are to the men of "(' them being issued Battery to allow to visit friends over Easter. Several letters have been received from Kingstoniang in the Army Ser- vice Corps Training Depot, now at | Quebec. Capt. Craig has sent to Major J. Hamilton a large photo of al, the Kingstonians, and they appear in the best of health. They expect to sail in the near future for England. Lieut. D. Carruthers, who is the Army Service Corps Training | Depot, at Quebec, has been in Toron- to for the last two weeks lecturing. The * many friends Harris, seconded from No. 3 Com- pany, ARC. to the A.S.C. Depot at Quebec, will be pleased te | learn of his promotion to quarter master-sergeant. The Veterans' are sending him a silver-mounted whip as a remembrance. with The R.C.H.A. band will lead the voluntary parade of the members of "C" Battery to St. George's cathe- | deal on Sunday. 1 J. H. Parker, who has had nine | vears previous experience in the work, left at noon on Saturday for Quebec | Ji to go overseas as a shddle-tree-mak- | ~or, . Allan Wilson, Pox broke, 21st Battalion, is home on leave, Septesemin set in following the | scratching of his' neck by the finger of a comrade, with whom he was wrestling. He had from death, but is now convalescing. | Pte. Kerrison, lst Rattalion, has | heen promote to sergeant while em ! Hi voye as officer's mess caterer. Rev. Grozier Bibles ob | members of St.. George's who have volunteered for | service. : AY.P.A. | Lieut.-Col. W. s. Hughes left oa | Saturday for Ottawa and will give, il Ton on Monday, Cant. H._R. Wilson, DAA, an Q.M.G., returned on Friday from an ced to be electrocuted for "fnstigat. | inspection trip in Lanark: country. 'lug the murder of Herman R: 'ul, now rests with the Court of Ap- Arguments on appeal from the second judgment of . conviction nth- i, who, ow. York a prosecuted or an appeal to the United States Supreme Court on the ground that a surtement of popu-! SI and Sy Pumber of constables i 18 eon position on the staff of the Queen's' Stationary Hospital, Polson and G. E. Kidd have been appointed. - for tonal information that private CItIBeS who are HOF SDSS of me asfive militia may only attend cour of instruction voluntatily and without expense othe public." been §i SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1915. THE LATE FR. SALMON FARMERS ARE UNPAID This will be an interesting shop- ping place and we expéct many to take advantage of the special lines: offered from seven-thirty to nine-thirty. A manufacturer of Ladies' Neckwear sent us a sample lot of new Net and Muslin Collars, all the L 2 new shapes. These are worth 25¢ each or more, and PA to-night we offer the lot--just 200--at this Special Price 10c each. 250 Pairs Back Cashmere Stockings Seamless feet A soft and comfortable make, just the right weight for spring. All sizes for women, 8 1-2, 9, 9 1-2, 10. These are a well-known. English make; each pair stamped Special To-night 25c. with the maker's mark. of Sergh. Major | i Training | 360 Pairs Ladies' White Washable Chamoisette Gloves These are a stylish make, and mest serviceable, and they wash easily. Special at, pair amateur a eA ttn seams EE RE Smart Spring Suitsand Coats Await your Easter choosing. Come to-night and pick out any suit you wish or coat, and if not quite ready to buy, it will with the |} sick | Hi a clos shave | | 1. | Magee distributed | |i Saturday morning to the ji oversea | Hi Dr. Jeffrey is "anable 'to accept a i be placed aside until required. Any alteration necessary will be made without charge. A NUMBER OF NEW YORK NOVELTIES IN LADIES' Neckwear Has just arrived and will be shown to-night 49c & 75¢ oes 61030 1111111111 1111 2.00