Daily British Whig (1850), 17 Jul 1915, p. 4

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3 PAGE FOUR THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1915, The British Whig and the arduous conditions of active tr Pr Po A CO, LIMITED. J. OG. Eidott +.» President Leman A. GuiM +++ Managing Director . and Sec.-Troeks. | Business Office ..... Editorial Rooms ... Job Offic - Ei iemia------------ SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Datly Edition) One year, delivered in city '.. One year, if pald in advance One year, by mall to rural of ro rata. Oud fear, to United 8 ix and three months -Weekly Edition) One year, by mall, ¢ seaen ( 1, "es Loe year, If not pald in advance One do to United States ...... x and turee months pro rats. tt me eittemmi-- Attached Is one of the best printing offices in Canada. ob eee eer ee ee TORONTO REPRESENTATIVE H. B Smallpeice 33 Church St. Ul. 8 REPRESENTATIVES ce 225 Fifth Ave. . Northrup, Manager ribline Bldg. rank R. Northrup, Manager. s 1.00 1.50 1.50 TWO WESTERN LEADERS, The hardest thing the Toronto Telegram can say about Manitoba's new Premier is that he is "Hon. (Sir) Clifford Sifton's former auc: tioneer of school lands.™ Mr. Nor- ris began his career humbly enough. He does pot disguise this fact. He has, like so many others, improved lis opportunities and become pos sessed of the means that enable him to live without grafting. His attitude or bearing during the last few months is characteristic of his integrity. He exhibited under very trying eir. cumstances the moral fibre that is so essential in a successfu] leader. The question with tod many is what they can do to strengthen their position politically, Mr. Norris has the sound sense that should make him a power in Manitoba, now that he is in a posi- tion to give practical effect to his views, The leader of the Opposition is Sir James Aikens, a senvof a former Lieutenant-Governor, and a public man of ripe experience, It means much for him 'to resign his seat in the Commons in order to accept the leadership of a reconstructed party. He was not slated for promotion in the Federa] House, however. A very wealthy man, and with no object before him but to serve the people in some exalted capacity, he seems to fit into his new position pretty well, He may be the Moses of the party, leading it back to the privileges 'it lost through the grievous misdeeds of its former leader. He has to do more than sound the bugle call on the eve of an election. Moses-like, he must win his people away from the idols that have, for the time be- ing, wrought their destruction, UNIVERSITY RECRUITING. The great universities are engag- ed in a new recruiting movement, and one which is expected to quickly materialize. The higher schools of learning have contributed of their best to this sacred cause, the de- * fense of the country, and of the men at the front, many are professors, teachers, and students, and they are doifg the better service because they are bringing Intellect as well as physical force to the discharge of their duties. And this is not surprising in view of the changing methods of warfare. The campaign thus far has develop- ed rare expedients. The use of as- phyxiating gases by the Germans is a cruel resort and one which does not reflect credit upon the genius of the discoverers. But in the arts and #ciences, in an honorable and ad- "mirable. way, there. have been in- ventions of a remarkable kind, and in the production of them intelli- Kence is required, This demon- strates the placegiof the college men | in the ranks, the place that involves the use of real culture, that meces- sitates the use of agencies of a hu- manizsing ehargoter, and atill the agencies that must be depended up- to to bring about peace. « The war of the future will be one in which education leads. It will be a war of quality in place of . Quantity. The serried hosts will | same time the range of these influ | importance. to-date knowledge of arts and scien- | ces. The appeal of Queen's at this] te the colors. | 'am------------ { WAR AND MENTAL DISEASES | In the military struggles of the past century, notably in the Franco Prussian: war, the strain of battle service were recognized as prolific | sources of nervous and mental disor. ders, The development of the mil tary art since then, characterized as it has been by great and rapid pro- gress in the discovery ol increasing- | | ly powerful explosives and in their | utilization for destructive ends, has | added materially to the nerve-shat- | conscription. tering influences of war, « - At the ences "has been -enormously -multi- plied by the enlarged scale of opera- tions and by the employment of vast- ly greater numbers of combatants. It is not surprising, therefore, that the problem of dealing with cases of nervous and mental disorders in our soldiers on active service in the pres. ent war has become a matter of seri. ous difficulty, and of vast practical The varied descriptions of recent battles in Flanders reveal several ob. vious factors in the production of such conditions. The prolonged anx- lety in the face of uncertainty as to the direction and character of the enemy's attack; the invisible dangers lurking not only in front, but also in the air overhead and the mine un- derfoot; the intense excitement of long continued and eritical attack; the natural fear from close hostile bursts; the disgust at the sight of the killed, an unprecedented number of whom are decapitated, disembowelled and otherwise mutilated; the great physical and menta] fatigue induced hy continuous aiming and firing dur- ing several hours; the deprivation of the sense of sight from the super. brilliant light of artillery discharge and shell bursts; the 1038 of hearing bv. tha firing of massed batteries, and the dischargé of high explosives; such are some of the common etio- logical factors which have been oper- ative in the several cases of nervous and menta] break-down reported up to the present time, Fortunately a large proportion of the psychoses of the soldiers on active service are peculiarly amen- able to treatment. 'The commonest forms recover completely, under ap- propriate care, within a few months. The Roya] Army Medica] Corps and the civilian physicians and surgeons co-operating with it, have earned universal admiration, and gratitude for their efficiency, resourcefulness 'and devotion, and it is ne reflection on their work to point out that they are obviously not In a position to care for the cases to which we refer; it i3 equally obvious that such men- ta] cases should not be subjected to compulsory detention within the por- tals of that unreasonably stigmatiz- ing and dreaded institution--the asy- lam, Hitherto the only possible procedure in regard to cases of this sort is that adopted In ~ ordinary medical practice in the field. The special equipment, nurging and medi- cal service, of the mental] hospitals in this and other countries, long = ugo demonstrated their efficiency in thé care and treatment of acute psy- choses; and presumably the same good results might be looked for in such cases sent back from the battle- fields of Flanders, if simjlar facili- ties for treatment were afforded them. The Ontario Medical Council, at its recent meeting, enthusiastically adopted a resolution calling the. at- tention of the Provincial Government to the prevalence of nervous and mental disorders amongst the soldier patients under the care of the Royal Army Medical Corps, and. recem- mending that some steps bé taken to provide facilities for that special care which their eondition demands. In the service of the hospitals for mental diseases in Ontdrio the Gov- ernment has a trained personnel and appropriate equipment which would be immediately available for the pur- pose of establishing a spécial hos- pital either in England or in this Province, In taking such steps as those indi- cated in the reselution of the Medi- cal Council, the Government can cer- tainly count on the support of the Lalignist physiclans, who have long advocated what may be termed the abortive treatment of mental pala- dies. Moreover; since the care of those disabled, mentally or physical ly, in the defence of their country I a matter upon which the géneral pub- lic is rightly sensitive, we believe gle men, able-bodied, and unhamper- 'Josef, of Austria, is seriously ill ac-| that they also would ungrudgingly support the authoritiés in any mea- sures designed to promptly meet the situation. We trust that this important sug- gestion of the Ontario Medical Coun- cil will find favor in the sight of the 3 EDITORIAL NOTES When the Kaiser says the war | juncture must be followed by a rally will be over in October, is it to be understood that this is to be the| date of his surrender? "Young man, your country needs you," does not impress the shirker. The system that marks the man and | calls him to the service when it be- | comes his turn is what is wanted. | One likes the idea advanced by a | Toronto man that, from the King | down, everyone, old or young, should refer to "our country," "our troops," "our soldiers,' and 'our cause." The Whig is becoming a convert to Only through it will the men who ought to go--the gin ed with domestic cares--be pressed into the service of the King. DS, The Irish Nationalists"will not de- maad the enforcement of Home Rule until the war is over. They are quite willing to leave the matter in the hands of Mr. Redmond, and he realizes that the psychological mo- ment has not arrived. The rate of interest will remain high for a long time. England's public loans are now yielding four and a half per cent, When the war is over there will be no money to lend at a lower rate of interest until the public debt has been 'paid, and | Councilman, Graham did_not | ceive only four per=went one knows what that means. The new Conservative party in| Manitoba will not stand for any more machine rule. Which means that the Rogers methods are things of the past. They are only repudiated now, however, because the Norris Government has badly injured the machine Some men become very | righteous when they cannot help themselves. | PUBLIC OPINION & * i --- Surely Not, (Toronto Star.) A third of the men in Kitchener's armies are married. But that is mot the reason why they enlisted. Meeting That Draws, (Oswego Times.) The public will rally with enthusi- astic loyalty to meetings to promote any good cause, at which doughnuts and coffee are passed around free, Cause And Effect. (Springfield Republecan.) Wages have gone up, in Great Britain because there are fewer workmen and because food is nearly 50 per cent. higher than it was ten months ago. There is mo economic complexity: about the Question. erences Something Needed As a Mark (Hamilton Herald.) British submarines in the Sea o Marmora and the Bosphorus have shown what they could do in the North Sea if only there were some- thing to hit there. Britain's Most Valuable Twelve. (Syracuse Post-Standard.) A London newspaper has by vou: of its readers chosen the twelve Eng- lishmen who can least be spared at this crisis. Lloyd-George runs first and King George gets in--No. 12, Emperor Very 11 (Special 'to the Whig.) Rome, July 17.--Emperor Franz | | | cording to the newspaper Idea Nasz- ionale which declared to-day it re- ceived its information from most re- liable sources. Poor Comparison. (Toronto Mail.) At the end of June Canada's na- tional debt stood at $450,000,000, or about $60. per head. But even with the war debt accumulating, our national debt is far below that of New Zealand, which is about $400 per head. Great Combination. (Ottawa Journal.) Sir George Foster and Hon. George P. Graham are going to unite forces in a campaign for recruits. Something of the kind is getting to be mighty desirable. We. can fight as much as we please over politics, but when it comes to the war, let's all stand together. Narratives are now filtering through of 'Stoney Mountain" battle to supplement the Canadian "eye-wit- ness' record. ° Individual deeds of bravery are many, Especial mention is made of Major Henry C. Rgpker, 1st Bat- | The Man on Watch It took General Botha several months to conquer German South- west Africa, but it took Councilman "Christy" Graham only a few days t insurrection agaimst tarvia fiéed to bring up machine guns. 0 put down the University avenue] paving, | even | NEW COLLARS, for 25¢c, By no means all those who have offered buildings tp the Government | soldiers are for convalescent Canadian returning from the battlefields doing so for what there js in it, | Some are, but the Lampman knows | of a Kingston owner who would re-| on his in- vestment if his building was accept- led; . The Lampman notes that Governor Corbett is surprised that -the jail cells are all full in this hot weather. He fails to see the reason, which is simply this: That James "Halliday, the Portsmouth reeve, made Salvation Army June, the jail has been filling up. Annesley Burrowes should be here to discuss the strike of 10,000 pant- makers in New York, and tell us which is which, remarks the Lamp-{ man. As men wear trousers, he might have something worth while to say. No longer will the people smile when "they read long lists of green doctors turned out of medical col- leges, They must take their hats off to the medical men after this war, out 80 many on the cold world. When the cars run on scheduled time the people kick like the misenjef over a twenty-minut, service, but when there is a breakdown and the cars stand still for 3 whole day, they pray for any old kind of service. Just now the street cars and the iceman are about equal in popularity. The Lampman expects to hear of Lawyer Rigney advocating the pur- chase of the lL.ockett shoe stare. In- dian 'war bonnet for those enlisted in Inspector Wright's eorps. -- { The drunks are quite willing that the automobile owners should be the attraction at the PolicesCourt thig summer. iAnd then more dignity will be given to Magistrate Farrell's hall of justice by aldermen and oth- er prominent townsmen standing be fore the Cadi and being taxed five and costs er a month in jail. --THE TOWN WATCHMAN. KINGSTON EVENTS 25 YEARS ACO One of the grandest and most fm-|' posing ceremonies ever listened to in' this city, was that recital in connec- tion with the laying of the cormer stone of the Nickle wing, attached to the General Hospital by Grand Mas- ter Walkem, and the officers of thé Grand Lodge of Masons of Ontario. The make of cheese this Season has been very large but prices are very low. Mrs, George McCullough, corner of Alfred and Brock street, has one of the finest rose bushes in the city. It is covered with roses. Newfoundland Patriotism. St. John's, Nfid, July 17.--The Colonjal Patriotic Association has decided, on the appeal of the Over- seas Club, to undertake the provid- ing of two $12,000 funds from New- foundland, and a campaign for this object was launched yesterday. It is hoped to secure enough funds to present one on August 4th, the an- niversary of the outbreak of hostili- ties. 2 Brockville Soldier Returns. Brockville, Ont., July 17.-- The first Brockville soldier to return home from the European battle front is Pte. Thomas Carse, who received an honorable discharge after being incapaciated from wounds received near Boisgriner in France, when on post duty. He also suffered from gas. He is a Grand Trunk firgman and hopes in time to resume his work. The Ideal Vacation Route. The Canadian Pacific convenient- ly reaches Point Au Baril, French and Pickerel Rivers, Severn River, Muskoka Lakes, Kawartha Lakes, Rideau Lakes, Lake Ontario Resorts, etc. If you contemplate a trip of any nature consult Canadian Pacific] Ticket Agents or write M. G. Mur- phy, District Passenger Agent, To- to. i 4 THE SPORTING LIFE. The farmers sadly ramble o'er soggy and say, "Our job's bet! chops, we somehow y fields and wet, a gamble--none knows which way to Wé think we. have a reason for planting oats and think the season will boost such kind | and then they send wet weather, a deluge and ' repeat, and we ery all together, 'We should have planted) Oh, warfare is exciting, when hardy soldiers if wheat!' LE arm, but it's not so exciting as life upon a farm! not of stress and danger, of battlefields hd fights, before the harried granger, of dreadful days and nights! = It "he could quit his farming, and soldier for a spell, he'd 'think the quiet charming, a rest he'd earned so well. In 'shooting Toes or strangers there is no mental strain, like that endured by grangers who fight the drouth or rain. | There's nothing so exhausting in packing round a gun, #1 thai's costing the farmer all his mon. This goals we seldom win, & hazard and a gamble, a the | County Council buy hymn books so | the prisoners could sing with the! Since that day in | x It 'Wash Suits Regular $1 $1.75 and $2.00 value, ! for $1.00. for boys 2 1-2 to 7 years, w 25, i i | $2.00 and $2.50 choice for $1.50, | Two and three piece Suits, smart stvles Worsteds, Grey Cheviots and Worsteds, { { | | rrr | I Bibbys Saturday & Monday Doings Men's Shirt | Men $1.50,.. for 69c. 1 | Men's Straw Hats values; \ NEW COLLARS, 2 for 25c. s Silk Ties 4 0c values; special 3 for $1. New Flowing Ends, new designs and colorings, Bibbys 4.50 Shoe Special A first quality Shoe, bench made; newest style lasts, Black and Nut Browns. A genuine $5 Shoe for $4.50, i Sale $1 and $1 on values Sizes 14 to 6 1-2, your . o » } | : - ® {gays the Lampman,and realize that it | S ul a sr was lucky the colleges had turned | . ® | : P » new patterns, fine quality Blue Brown Pin Check Worsteds, ete. | f b I FARMS For Sale The following are some of our farm bargains: 20 200 100 200 85 50 114 100 120 150 150 200 200 400 $10,500 $24,000 For particulars consult I. J. LOCKHART, Bank of Montreal Building, Kingston. Phones 1035 or 1020. Cool Your Skin 'With D.D.D. Hot weather brings to the surface all the lurking diseases in the skin. | Prickly heat, rash, poison ivy, Wtes and other maladies are most dis- tressing in summer. You can instant. ly ¢ your skin and relieve yourself from all suffering. Just a few drops of the soothing compound of ofl of Wintergreen and other healing ele- ments: called D. D.D, Prescription will give you instant relief. Come to us to-day for a generous irial bottle, only 25c. We offer the first full size bottle on the guarantee that it will give you instant relief or your money back. Ask also about De: ee Hou ; 1€0. "Mahood, druggist, Kingston. D.D.D. is made *n Canada. E810 acres .....Price A A Ar A A ts MS tN er A AAA tr A Yea | J thei odd Size Sale of MEN'S OXFORDS A FINAL CLEAN UP SALE ON MEN'S 0X. FORDS. $4.50 AND $5.00 SHOES AT A CLEAN UP PRICE. $2.98 Your size may be here. Come in and be fitted. J. H. SUTHERLAND & BRO. The Home of Good Shoes. A a Cheaper to Ride Good Bicycle Than a Cheap One --------. How many people will tell you from experience that r Massey Bicycle has run for ten, twelve and sixtesn rs, giving no treuble outside of Tires. How many people who just bought their wheel his year or-last are running into the repair shop every few days. Comie in and we will tell you why, We have some bargains in Wheels, Sporting Goods Go. . - 1 TY ™

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