- FOUR SONS To Fight For Canada in the Great War. -- oy HER RECORD AS A LEADING MI- LITARY CENTRE. The Families Of J. B. Carruthers and The Late E. H. Smythe Give Eight Fighters To The Cause. Kingston is more than upholding her record as military centre, From avery point few--the number of men enlisting, the manufacture of munitions, contributions to the Pat- riotie Fund, and in every other way the city has responded most gener- ously, doing even more than might have been expected of it. Families have contributed, not only one or 'two, but in some cases three and four members of the cause. Among the latter are two families, the members of which are pictured in the illustrated supplement to-day, Four sons of the late E. H. Smythe, K.C., are now serving their King and Country. A sketch af them follows: The Smythe Family, Lieut. Frank A. Smythe had his first uiilitary experience as a private in the 14th Regiment. After being in the ranks for six years he obtain- ed his commission. After graduating from the Collegiate he was in the Standard Bank and later in W. G. Craig and Company's office as ac- fountant. In February 1914 he was appointed to the 38th Battalion and was with that unit at Ottawa and Barrieield. When the first draft company of 250 men was chose he was one of four subalterns to be sel- ected to go under Capt. Allen Ross. The company left here in June and Was put into the 12th Reserve Batial- ion at Shorncliffe. In October 13th, 1915, he went into Capt. George Richardson's company of the 2nd Battalion. The 38th Battalion is still on guard duty at Bermuda, Sergt. A. H. Smythe enlisted in the ranks of the 62nd Vancouver Battal- lon. He has been away from King- ston for the last eighteen years. When the war broke out he was in the insurance business at" Vancouver ak w he was recently made War Minis- "Tr, n director of the V SPRING REMINDERS the fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Carruthers. He was/educated in the Kingston Collegiate Institute and Highfield School, Hamilton, finishing at the Royal Military College. On January 7th, 1915, he was gazetted a lieutenant in the Royal Field Artilc lery. He is now with the-37th Di- vision Artillery, 126th Brigade, "B" Battery in France, +4 PAYING BACK IN COURT. Once "Down and Outers" Help Sal- : vation Army, New York, April 15 --"1 am send- Ing you $1,000 to-day and will do so every day until your campaign olos- €s--3$5,000 in all. There are five days in my life that cause me to re- member. the Salvation Army's work among women. Inclosed find the first thousand. 1 wish it was one hundred thousand.--A Friend Who Remembers." This is one of the himdreds of letters being received each day by the Salvation Army in con with its campaign to raise $500,000 for new buildings. AM are of "he same substance. They contain large and small donaticns. So far a total of $187,288 had been raised. GEN. PIERRE ROQUES. Hitherto little known Fre neh gener. 1906 he succeeded Joffre as the engineering division of Var Ministry OF RHEUMATISM KINGSTON, ONTARIO, SATU Daily British w ig BY HECK, THAT | HELPED PAY FOR THAT THING | bY rN o« Get Wise in Time Why not get wise in time ? Why wait till it is too late ? People all over the country, north south, east and west, are getting wise to the ruinous results of out-of- town buying. THINKING people are NOW refusing to patronize out-of-town houses, Are WE going to wait until we are knocked down and run over before we 'get wise?' Let us 'spend our time and money in building up something that is OURS. Patron. zs Next year's Council estimates will no doubt include an appropriation for more town pumps and drinking fountains. Dogs and horses should not get all the attention of the Hu- mane Society now that the "bug" is to be cut off. While the Toronto garbage expert Is here showing Nick Timmerman how to burn water and ice-soaked garbage without wood, there are some people who would like very much to engage him to show them how to heat a house without using fuel, One thing that might result from the contract system of collect- ing Kingston's garbage would be that the incinerator would not require to ! burn wood, as a large portion of the garbage would never be collected, A six-weeks' course will not make an officer. One young lieutenant told the Lampman that he had taken-two infantry courses and an artillery course, after serving as both infan- tryman and gunner, and still he deemed himself. far from being able to lead a body of men. There are Some men, however, who think they can direct a campaign after squeesz- ing through a provisional infantry | school course. | The iceman, the breadman and the | groceryman tremble at the mention | of more tarvia for the roads. They have not forgotten what their feet did last year and what the housewife said to them, | Yes, try German prison labor on | the Barriefield road and some people | will see where they get off at.-It is { hot so long ago that a contractor ran foul of the labor unions on the alien enemy question. In reading Lawyer Walkem's re- | Sume of the legal lights of Kingston in bygone times, the Lampman was | led to remark that more than law students were wont to go around the block when sent from the an office to mail a letter, not realizing what they were taught at school, that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points. By all means let the garbage col- lectors alone. They are covering the town almost as well 2s the street car car conductors cover the passengers for fares. There is little they miss, and there are same nice old lads among the incinerator corps, who certainly did 'their "bit" when they Be BIN Nl) London And German Finan- irs pear hr, PEACE MUCH NEARER THAN IS GENERALLY SUPPOSED, IT IS DECLARED, German Bankers Think They Cannot Win--The Beginning of the End Has Again Arrived. New York, April 14.--A cable from Paris to the Sun says: ' "William Foley, the Geneva resentative of N. W. Halsey and Company, of New York, arrived in Paris to-day. He said that he saw at Frankfort on. March 6th a partner in a firm of New York bankers, who told him that German financiers are convinced that Germany no longer has any chance of final victory, al- though the war may continue fof eighteen months more. Germany: Is fighting for the best possible terms. The banker instructed Mp. Foley io sell $2,000,000 worth of Japanese bonds for New York account. He confirmed reports of food riots throughout Germany, There have been 'troubles in Frankfort, but con~ ditions are particularly bad in Wurt- temberg and Bavaria, He said that the Deutsche Reichs- bank bought all Austrian gold in Oc. tober, 1914, and on this account Aus- trian banks have not issued state- ments since that time, Signs In The Capitals. . The London correspondent of the Tribune under yesterday's date cab- les as follows: ! "Despite official denials, in all capitals there are signs that peace is much nearer than is generally sup- posed. For weeks these indications have been seen in well-informed quarters, As the significance of Premier Asquith's definition of "Prussian militarism" is understood, they are given additional confirma- tion, In London there is increas ing feeling that the beginning of its end has come, Stirs Blue Bloods, "In financial age of home business means the building up of a strong industrial community of our OWN. Neglect of home business interests means the building up of a machine that| THe Limpiian was susprised: that will one day crush us without mercy. Let us build for ourselves and for our friends. oe at suey Hie uot: shag and neighbors. Let us get wise before it is TOO LATE. by getting out in his speedy motor boat 'early this week and win fresh laurels by opening - navigation in The ' 'Community Builder' idea is endorsed and approved of by, the following well known and reputable business concerns: circles, as well .as among the so-called pacifists, Prem~ ler Asquith's speech is hailed with evident joy. To the bulk of the country, however, confident in the belief that the Allies were bent on Germany's conquest and occupation, it was a considerable surprise, In many quarters stock-taking is going on and events of great importance are likely to result before the end of the month. An. equally great re action has been set up in the ex- treme wir party by the Premier's Conciliatory tone. Sir Edward Car- som, the leader of this group, is do- ing some very skilful manoeuvring in and out of the House of Commons, with a view to a more vigorous pros- ecution of the war. Mr. Asquith"s peace talk furnishes him with addi. tional 'material. "One of the most formidable de- baters in the House of Lords told me to-day that he believed the coun= athered the frightful military gar- under the firm name of Smythe and this past winter, Colquhoun and enlisted in the navy and inted as sub:lieutenant to H. M. ©. 8. Rainbow. After a year hel' and enlisted as a private in the 62nd Battalion. Heut. E. B. Smythé was as a civi. lian a clerk in the Bink of Montreal. Since 1903 he has been in the Spo- kane branch of that bank and was recently appointed as accountant. His resignation was followed by his en- tL a8 4 private in the 72nd Highlanders at Vancouver but was later transferred to the 14th Regi- ment, Kingston. He qualified for his commission at the Provisional School of Infantry, Kingston, and is now with the 146th Battalion. Lieut. John C. Smythe had his mi- «+ itary experience as a private in the ranks of the 14th Regiment and went from that unit to the Toronto Juans Own Rifles in Machine Gun on. When the war broke out Raw, Damp Weather Starts the Pains, But the Trouble Lies in the Blood. Spring weather is bad for rheuma- tic sufferers. The changes from mikd to cold, the raw, damp winds start the aches and twinges, or in the Mire extreme cases, the tortues of the trouble going, But it must be horns hi hat it is not the wea. ther that causes rheumatism. The yous 18 roid in the 3io0d--the | Nar. They are poor mathematicins veather merely starts : ---- -- ren 5 for one thing. Roughly speaking the the Dalns, Te ly pie * Jiri ud Te a SE the trouble and to cure it is through | of Kingston's population are in khaki the blood. The poisonous rheuma- JACK JOHNSTON'S SHOE S1UKE, 70 Brock ft. for a op and that is more tic acids must be driven out. Lini- Phone 1246. We specialize on Men's and Boys' | than most places in Canada can ments in rulibing may give tempor- Solid Leather, Fine Boots and Shoes. | claim. ary relief, but cannot possibly cure the trouble. The sufterer is omy KINGSTON BRIUK & TILE CO., Manufacturers of wasting time and money with this Brick and Tile, 611 Division St. kind of treatment and all the time Kingston harbor, Those who say that only twe per cent of Kingston's population have | enlisted are as far from the truth as the Germans are from winning the among others, ABRAMSON LOUIS, 836 Princess St. Clothing, Gents' Furnishings, Men's and ladies' Boots and Shoe. ANGLIN, 8. & CO., Manufacturers of Fine Woodwork; The Lampman is asked what he Sash and Doors, thinks of placing memorials in ' he was with the Montreal branch of the Bank of Commerce. Coming her3 in July of last year, he attended the Provisional School of Infaniry and Joined the 69th Battalion in Septeni- 3 going into Major W. 1. Grant's mpany at Gananoque. He is now overseas as assistant adjutant of that battalion. The Carruthers Family. Another Kingston family also has the distinction of having four of its sons in khaki, Reference is made to Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Carruthers, Earl street, A short sketch of each of their sons follows: . Captain Kenneth Burpee Carruth- ers is the second son of Mr, and Mrs. John B. Carruthers. He was edu- cated at the Kingston Collegiate and later at Bishop's College School at Leanoxville. In 1906 he was gra- duated from the Royal Military Col- 'lege and two years later took a Bach- elor of Science degree from McGill University. He was appointed mana- ger of the "Molly Gibson" Mines in British Columbia and was holding that position when war broke out. When the Tth Brigade was formed he 8 chosen as a captain in the 26th raised here and is now In France with unit, Capt. Colin Gordon Carruthers is the third son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. : hers, Hi Canada College and in 1913 : graduated from the Royal Mili- : wr College. On July 26th, 1913, : " gazetted a second lieutenant the 1st Battalion, Royal Dublin Furiliers stationed at Madras, India. : was a lieutenant on July th, 1914, and a captain on Novem- ber 13th, 1915. The captain was all 'through the es campaign ) was wounded in April 19156. In he was back in the ches , In Sir lan Hamilton's des- to the London Gazette of No- 6th, 1916, mention was made of $ ravers uider fire. He is now at the front in the east. Carruthers is the | fourth | . and Mrs. John B. on. Kinin: He was edu- in the Ki n schools and at the trouble is becoming more deeply rooted--hirder to cure. just cme speedy cure for rheumatism act directly on strong proof of There is --Dr. Willidgms'~ Pink Pills, They the impure, acid- tainted blood. They purify and strengthen it and thus root out the cause of the rheumatism: Here is the above state- ments. Mr. Michael Personage, Fen- lon, Man, says:>--"My mother suf- fered several years with rheumatism, We tried a number of remedies but they all failed to cure." Then we got Dr. Williams Pink Pills, and after using them for some time she was completely cured and has had so sign of the trouble since." Sold by all medicine dealers or by mail at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50 from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockyille, Ont. meets nt BUY MAPLE SUGAR, nom Concerns Arrange For Purchase of Twenty-five Carloads. Watertown, N.Y., April 15, -- About twenty-five carloads of maple sugar from this section has 'been for use in flavoring chew- ing tobaccos. The sugar was pur- chased by Frank L. Phillips of this city. The run of sap has started and while vot heavy thus far a large production of sugar is anticipated. PRIZE LINER IS LEAKING Appain Has Four Feet of Water in Hold. Norfolk, Va., April 15.--Lieut Berg. Germa Appam, mow lying at reported the vessel leaking badly th four feet of water in her hold. News, ing ashore off Dakkar, Africa, just before her capture by the German ralder Moewe. | Hokus--D¢ you think the colle turn out the. best men? . Pokus--Sure, I was turned out in my freshman year, His One Stumbling Block, Hokus----Henpeckle is quite a lin. guist. In fact I have heard it sald that he has mastered all the modern | kus--Yes, all except his wife's, ANGROVE BROS., 126 Clarence St., Automobiles and Supplies, ASSELSTINE, J. 8, D.0.S,, 842 King St., THE MAN you will eventually consult about your Eyes and Eyeglasses. BATEMAN, GKO. A, The Old Reliable Insurance Office, For Fire, Life, Accident, Plate Glass In- surance; Customs Broker and Money to Loan, 67 Clarence St. : BEST'S, the Popular Drug Store. BRITISH WHIG, 306-310 King Street East, Printers, > Publishers, Binders, Embossers, ete. CARROLL, J. K., AGENCY. Brock St. Phone 68. | CLOW, M.& SON, 471 Princess St; Carriages; Wag- gons, Marness. ance, 56 Real Estate and Insur- Agents for McCormick Machin- ery Co., Beatty Bros'. Sanitary Stable Equipment and Percival Plow & Stove Co. COOKE, J. B, & SONS, Representing the Imperial Life Assurance Co. of Toronto, London Fire Assurance Co. and Globe Indemnity, Accident and Sickness, 332 King St. Phone: contracted for by tobacco concerns COLLEGE BOOK STORE, Stationery, Music and RS. ! MEADOW CREAM SODA BISCUITS. DOMINION TEXTILE CO., Manufacturers DAVIS DRY Office, 503, and Res. 812. COLLIER'S TOGGERY SHOP, Opera House Block. Hobberlin and Campbell Clothing for the best of Cottons, ete. § : 00., Manufacturers of Mowr Boats, Gas and Steam Engines. Phone 420. FENWICK, HENDRY & CO., 189 Ontario St, Whole- sale Grocers and Importers. Established the | GILBERT'S STORES. If you favor us with UR orders for good things 2 8 for 1916, we will do our Dest 2 please U, in quality, service and prompt says she was damaged by go- | GODWIN, W. H.'& SON, 39 Brock St. Phone 424. Fire Insurance Real and Estate. Representing British America Assurance Co., Toronto, for over 30 years. : Baueational nae a} Priusees Sty Bewt Hous: Mut 1846. KINGSTON PAPER BOX CO, J. G. Brown, Proprie- tor, King Street West. and folding boxes. KINGSTON ICE CO. LTD. Phone 1307. Manufacturers of solid Pure Ice. KINGSTON HOSIERY CO., Manufacturers of high- grade "Imperial" Underwear and Hosiery. LAIDLAW, JOHN & SON, Dry Goods, 172 Princess 'St. Phone 397, LATURNEY'S CARRIAGE WORKS, 390-302 Prin- cess St., Carriage and Wagon Building. and general repairing of all kinds. Auto LOCKETT SHOE STORE, Boots, Shoss; Trunks, Suit Cases, ete., 116 Princess St. MANUFACTURERS' LIFR INSURANCE CO. M. G. Johnston, district manager, 58 Brock St. MULLEN, J. E., Monumental Works, cor. of Princess Cemeteries and Clergy Sts. Specialty. McBROOM, W. I',, 42-44 Princess St. Lettering in Retail Dealer in Flour, Feed and Grain. LIMITED, 149 Brock St, Furs. McKAY, JORN, "From Trapper to Wearer."" McGOWAN, G. A, Peel, Se. and Cigar Manfg. Od. Milo, 10¢; McINTOSH BROS., cor. Princess and Wellington Sts. Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Ready-to-Wear, Notions and Hoslery McKELVEY & BIRCH sell the Happy Thought Range. There are 4,500 of these in use in and about McPARLAND, JAMES, 339 King St. Wholesale and Retail Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Cigarettes. ' McRAE, W. R. & CO., Golden Lion very. Where -you get extra good value for your . "Lead- ers in Tea and Coffee," NEWMAN & SHAW, the Always Busy Dry Goods Princess St. Store, 122 church. edifices. His reply is that they are all right so long as they are of a chaste nature. Recently he saw in a church (not in Kingston) a me- morial tablet that looked like a pic- kle advertisement affixed to a gro- cery store front, * Males (not men) who liave con- scientious scruples about fighting in this war and seek exemption should not have the privileges of citizenship. The Lampman would take the fran chise from all such and make them don women's garb, and so be placed in the ranks of the non-fighting po- pulatipn. But the women of course, might object to associating with them. THE TOWN WATCHMAN. LOOK AT CHILD'S TONGUE IF SICK CROSS, FEVERISH When constipated or bilious give "California Syrup of Figs." Look at the tongue, mother) It coated, it is a sure sign that your little one's stomach, liver and bow- els need a gentle, thorough cleans- ing at once. : When peevish, cross, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act ns turally, or is feverigh, stomach sour, breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore throat, dia.rhoea, full Jf cold, give a teaspoonful of "California Syrup of fhe Figs," and in a few hours all the], foul, constipated waste, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of its little bowels without griping, and take this harmless "fruit a ry was on the eve of a serious po litical crisis. He doubted, how- ever, the "predictions freely made among the Irish Nationalists that there would be a dissolution of Par. lament within the next few weeks and an immediate general election. The New Opposition. "It is understood that the Opposi- tion now forming to the Coalition Ministry will make its fight on the question of tlie progress of the war and the conscription muddle. Vie- tory can only be reached, they say, by a much greater effort than is now being put forth. 3 "Party considerations have been entirely put aside. While the bulk of the Opposition is largely Unionist, it has also drawn support from the radical wing of the Liberal party and the followers of Lloyd George. Even should the Coalition Ministry hold together, other important events are likely to occur soon to test the #trength of the Government. The Allled drive on the west front is not the only offensive scheduled jo open between this and the end of ay." So far from being afraid of en- thusiasm the one fear that a man may consistently cherish through life is the fear of losing it. when he does, life for him settles down into the flat, colorless. The best and the biggest things that have ever been gene 1 he orld have : been made po: 6 only through en thusiasm. Wes will win this war,