NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT CLIPPED FROM THE WHIG'S MANY BRIGHT EXCHANGES, In Brief Form the Events In The 2 'Country About Kingston Are Told nar ~Full of Interest to Many, Edgar McCully, Bishop's Mills, was kicked by a horse and received severe internal injuries. He was taken fo the Brockville General Hospital. Perth Council bas bought 400; cords of wood from T. B. Caldwell, Lanark, and will sell it to Perth res-| fdents at $6.50 a cord, { The marriage of Margaret, daugh-| ter of the late Michael Beesley, To-| ronto to Anthony Byrnes, Newburg, | #ook place in St. Michael's Cathedral, | Toron | Mrs. David Shepherd, aged seven- | ty-four years died on Thursday at | "the home of her daughter. She had | lived in Pembroke for forty-three' years, Capt. (Rev.) A. B. Ransom, who was in charge of the Methodist church, Pembroke, for over a year is home from Y M.C.A. service in France. He has been quite ill, Heard From Prisoner of War. Lanark, Nov. 5.--Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Roffey were the happy re- cipients of word from their son, Pri vate Walter Roffey, whe was taken a prisoner nearly seven months ago, but from whom no word had been received up to the present time. The uncertainty of his whereabouts, whe- ther wounded, killed, or a prisoner, caused his parents much anxiety, for, although théy had made enquir les in every direction that offered, they were unable to obtain any in- formation. They had almost des paired of hearing from their son again when along comes the welcome | intelligence, written by his own hand, that Walter is alive and well, | although a prisoner in the hands of | the enemy. Naturally they are very | much elated at their son's safety, al- though they would wish him in more | congenial quarters than a German | prison. | An honest dollar isn't to be blam- ed for its tainted associates, BISURATED' MAGNE Sia FOR DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION Belching, Sour Acid he in Stomach, etc, take a teaspoonful of Bisurated Magnesia in a half glass of hot water after eating. is safe, pleasant and harmless to use and gives almost instant relief. Jt neutralizes stomach acidity and sweet- eng the food contents so that digestion is easy and painless. Sol by drug- glsta everywhere. Heartburn, OINAC] m= NEWS FROM ODESSA Township Council Donates $500 to the British Red Oross, Odessa, Nov, 5.--~Mrs. John Mun- roe with children, Marjorie, Howard and Kenneth, who have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sharpe, left last Thulftday to join her husband in Toronto, where they are to reside, Mrs. Sidney Sproule and Mrs. BEd- ward Sharpe are visiting in Peter- boro. Mrs. Charles Timmerman, who has been spending the past two months in Yarker, returned to her home last week. Mrs. Thomas Gar- diner, Cataraqui, is the guest of Mr. | and Mrs, Willlam Calder, Albert | Booth, Detroit, is spending a few days at the Dominion, The Township Council has donated to the British Red Cross the sum of five hundred dollars. Word was received a short time ago from Miss Hazel Denjus, a Red Cross nurse, who has gone overseas, that she arrived safely and was with her brother, Dr. Gerald Denyes, in a hospital in France. Among the deer hunters who left last week are P. A. Mabee, W. G. Clark, W, Heaslip, C. D. Thomas A. Laughlin, R. Anglin, G. Thombs, B. Oswald, and W. Wright. ------ Horsey Independent Liberal. Picton, Nov. 6.--~The Liberals of Prince Edward County held a mass meeting in the town hall Saturday afternoon to consider the resigna.- tion of H. H. Horsey, Liberal can- didate for this riding for the past three years. In his létter of resig. nation Mr. Horsey announced him-! self as an Independent Liberal, and | intimated his willingness to contest the county on this platform. A let. ter was also read from the Conserva- tive executive uf Prince Edward SUE. gesting that since Col. B. R. Hep- burn was the only Unionist candi. late for the county, that the Liberals allow 'him to be-elected by acclama- tion. This suggestion was rejected, and the convention endorsed Mr. Horsey's candidature as an Inde. pendent. Woman Injured by a Horse. Belleville, Nov. 6.--Mrs. Lucina Ellis, an aged woman residing in this city, was severely injured when she | was knocked down and trampled by a horse. The victim was walking across Front street when the animal struck her, and when she fell the horse stepped on her face; lacerating § it in a terrible manner and cutting | off a piece of her ear. Owing to | her advanced years it is feared the accident may prove fatal. i Canadian Casualties, Killed in action--J, A. Tripp, Bob- caygeon. Wounded--H. Douglas, Cornwall; J. Lord, Consecon; D, Huyek, Tren- ton; F. L. Pilgrim, Brookville; Lieut. A. D. McDonald, Alexandria. IW. P. Doyle, Cobourg. A Piano of Merit & ~ J. M. Greene Music Cor. Princess and Sydenham Streets. Quality This beautiful Willams Master Touch player I very different from th elodian made 68 years ne, but the quality of the Williams produ -- durability that has proven itself by a 65 years' test, is still maintained through the efforts of Canada's brains and expert work. manship, Call and see the many at our showroem. We will arrange terms your pocketbook. Co, Lud. Cut to We must unload our overstock of suits, and have cut the already low prices to pieces. Pieces » Suits 1-3 Off our low prices. Rem 50% cut elsewhere. pa *- Fak £ Suits in serge bardine, in navy, black, myrtle and equals a serge, cheviot . y THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, TUESDAY, N : IN SHORTAGE OF DOCTORS MENICAL SEFIUERS SENT RATE GR VIVE A MONTH | An Through Canada the Number of Medical Practitioners is Being Les« senede--A Serious Situation. The public has no conception of the trouble that faces Canada now in the depletion of the present supply of medical practitioners. There is a tremendous shortage and instead of more being promised the university authorities say that the classes are gradulally growing less. In discussing the matter, Lieut- Col. R. J: Gardiner, A.D M.S., of this military district, said that five med- ical officers are being sent overseas every month. This was more than the corresponding output of the uni- versity. A striking case of the depletion of the country of medical officers is that of Capt. Doyle, who came from TROUBLED | WITH CONSTIPATION | FROM 16 TO 20. AT Constipation is one of the com- | monest ills of mankiad, and one too! often allowed t. go unlooked after | until some serious complication sets | mn. If the bowels are properly looked after there will be no constipation, Jaundice, sick or bilious headaches, heartburn, coated tongue, sour stom- ach, floating specks before the eyes, ete, i Milburn's Laxa-Liver Pills willl keep your bowels so regulated that] in no time the constipation will dis- | appear entirely, } Miss Emma E. Melanson, Halifax, N.S., writes: "I am now 20 years of age, and since I was 16 I have been | greatly troubled with constipation, so' much. so that at times I would be in bed three or four days a month. 1 tried all the old-fashioned remedies. | 3 castor oil, cascara, etc, with only|the Arctic circle to enlist. His pos- temporary relief until my sister-in- | ition is like thousands of others, in law give me some of Milburn's Laxa- | that no successor has been found, and Liver Pills. From the first they seem- | at present there is no medical of- ed beneficial and I gave them a fair | ficer at the particular fort he was trial This was two years ago, and | stationed at. In the cities there is with an occasional dose I have kept | a scarcity which is not helped even entirely free from constipation for|by the use of undergraduates. ' the period mentioned." | There seems little hope of a solu: Milburn's Laxa-Liver Pills are 25¢ | tion of the problem, so the citizens a vial at all dealers, or mailed dir- should realize that the medical pro- ect on receipt of price by The T.] Should is today greater in value Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. | than ever, LORD BEAVERBROOK'S | HONORS ARE DEFENDED [No Money Was Paid--Title | Was Awarded For Politi- & cal Services. London, Nov. 6.---The Saturday | Review in discussing editorially the sale of honors debated in the House of Lords Jast week, says: | "Curiously enough, the peerage { which has excited the most adverse | comment was notoriously not given { for money. Mr. Maxwell Aitken, +{. Who before the general election in 1910 was unknown to the press and | the public in this country, was in {1911 created a knight. | "Im 1916 he was promoted a | baronet, In 1917, a request was { made for an inquiry as to why this | fountain of honor has been placed {80 generously upon a Canadian | financier who takes mo part in the | proceedings of Parliament, nor, so {far as was discoverable, in any of {those branches of public life where KAISER REFERS TO ENTENTE AS BRUTES activity is frequently recognized by la title. In a Secret Despatch--Advis=, "With Lord Beaverbrook's repu- tation as a financier we are not con- ed Brother Tino to Attack Jmsion | We may assume that Lord French Flank. | Beaverbrook- employed no methods {that are not tolerated, and, if suc. London, Nov. 6.--A despatch to | cessful, approved in the City of Lon. Reuter's, Limited, from 'Athens con. | 400, nor do we know if the knight- tains the texts of telegrams secretly | hood and baronetcy were paid for. exchanged between Athens and Ber- | We are ready to-suppoge that they ln prior to the overthrow of King | Were not. Constantine. One of the most inter- | 'The facts about the peerage are esting was sent Nov. 23, 1916, by |00mmon knowledge. It was cer- Queen Sophie, sister of Emperor | tainly not given'for cash. William to the Emperor. It follows: At a critical " juncture [Aitkin "By a miracle we are unhurt, The { brought Lloyd George and Bonar Allies bombarded the palace for Law together, and rendered pos. three hours with the French fleet Sible the formation of the 'present which opened fire without warning. Coalition Government. It is a kind We took refuge in the cellars, {of intermediary service which in a "There was lively street fighting | big city deal is réwarded by a hand. to-day, revolutionaries tiring from |S0me commission in cash and shares. h on the army and people, who | In this political deal; the broker was Jt was a |[TOWarded by a seat in the hereditary four great | branch of the Legislature. } 1 . J, D, HAZEN 'Appointed Chief Justice bf New Brunswick. fought magnificently, great victory against powers, whose troops fled before the Greeks and withdrew, escorted by Greek soldiers, * "There is great anxiety as to the In that defepsible transaction we see no blame '#tthched to Lord Beaverbrook. He was right to take what he could gét for his interveni- ent influence." KING ALEXANDER TRIES TO ENCOURAGE TROOPS Greek Monarch Advises Offi- cers to Keep Away From. Politics and Stick to War Washington,, Nov. $~--Despatches from Athens t8 the" legation to-day told of a visit by King Alex- ander to the barracks yesterday to witness drill and get ia personal touch with the soldiers training to Join the allies at the front. In a speech to the officers the king said: "I am very happy, realizing that you are working hard. I want to recommend op to keep away from politics, and of one heart fn your work)» We' must work together in ordér to bring the war to a victorious conclusion for our allies and our- selves." demand the Allies will make, but we are prepaved for anything. Please tell us when the army of Macedonia will be sufficiently strong to take the field.' Emperor William replied to his sister as follows: "I thank you cor- fally for your telegram, which has caused me deep emotion. I know the dangers through which you and Tino have passed. I admire your courage and at. this difficult time. "I also note with pleasure the Magnificent attitude of the army and their loyalty to the royal house. May God deliver you from your hor- rible position. "The Entente once more has shown its hand, and nothing re- mains for Tino to do but to take open action against these brutes. The intervention of Tino, with his- forces co-operating dgainst Sarraail's western flank, would bring about a decision in Macedenia and the liber. tion of poor Greecé. Tino knows at." 2 EXTENT OF SUCCESS The Dunham was sunk in the Detroit ri Peter T ty ] river. . Pe umulty, $|Coal Dealers F437 a OVEMBER 6, 1917. CANADA TO RECEIVE U.S. MUNITION ORDERS Sir Joseph Flaveile Concludes Negotiations at Washington For Big Business. Montreal, Nov 6--The Gazette says it is understood that H. J. Fuller of the Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Com- pany, is to have charge of the New York end of the new business in conmection with shell orders which Canadian manufacturefs expect to receive from the United States to the amount of about $50,000,000. recent negotiations which have taken Sir Joseph Flavelle, chairman of the Imperial Munitions. Board, and some leading manufacturers to Washing- fon, are said to have been success fully concluded and an official an- nouncement may be expected from Ottawa soon. wr --ni-- To Abolish Class C, London, Nov. 6.--The Canadian Associated Press understands the Canadian authorities are following the Imperial example of abolishing category "C'. All "B" men - esti- mated likely fit for active service af- ter six months training will go into class "A". All in category "C" are automatically promised category '"B" which means they are deemed fit for service in Forestry, Labor, Medical or Garrison units, HON, WILLIAM PUGSLEY Appointed Liewtenant-Governor New Brunswick, . J. Miner accepts nomination as in- dependent to contest Camrose, Alta. of POLITICAL NEWS. men, meeting at organized a new political » Quebec labor Montreal, party: : T. E. Simpson endorsed in West Algoma by Conservatives and Union- ist iberals. West Algoma Labor party decides against joining other parties in union proceedings. Leading Conservalives of Nova Scotia confer in Halifax and pass re- solution of confidence in Sir Robert Borden. J. H. Dickenson, Liberal nominee for Wentworth, says no party has claim on him and' puts winning the war first. Wentworth Conservatives call meeting at Dundas for Wednesday night to endorse G. C. Wilson as union candidate, The Win-the-War League endeav- ors to avoid contests in Hamilton and calls conference of all parties for next Saturday. Whitby convention adjourns with- out naming candidate to confer with iberals with a view to holding big union convention. C. A. Munson does not intend to with draw as Conservative nominee in West Northumberland in order to allow selection of fusionist. ' Lloyd Harris chosen by liberals for ord, asks parties to come to agreement on selection of unfon can- didate. But if Conservatives refuse to fuse he will fight to the finish. Brampton. Conservatives held Lib- erals would be unfair at this stage to ask Sam Charters fo withdraw in or der to consider fusionist and call a union mass meeting for Saturday next, RATEPAYERS REJECT FUEL AND FOOD DEPOT If They Could Not Get Coal; City Would Fare Worse. Brantford, Nov. 6.--By majo of 105. a vote being 331 for the ratepayers TS the by-law wh ve authorized the civic fuel and dey ors. moat of here. IEA III REI P atte tert s GREECE IS WAITING Of Allied Co-operation--Ven- izelos Has Not Called Gen- eral Mobilization. Washington, Nov. 6.--Greece may withhold general mobilisation for war until, assured of full Allied ©o- operation in furnishing needed sup-~ plies, official Italian cables indicated to-day. It is apparent that the tremendous Teuton drive into Italy has created unrest among the Allied Powers in the Near East, whose situation would a crushing blow to Italy. Premier Venizelos, of Greece, is in Rome now with prominent Greek the Allied Powers. He says he will visit other Allied capitals before cali- ing a gememal mobilization Greek army, in the Italian situation, all the Al- lied powers are co-operating to thwart the Kaiser's obvious effort to bring about peace between Germany and her Balkan enemies and devote his entire attention to Great Britain France and America, | DODD'S KIDNEY ° TREY FOR FULL ASSURANCE ||| be critical should Germany deliver | ff statesmen conferring with officers of | |i of the jl Fully awake to the acute danger [i Serving you as they should? tance, or to sew or read? Opticians and Optometrists. ¢ Closely Related There's a closer relationship be- 'ween feed; poultry and dollars than you may suspect. Right feed means better birds, quicker returns and more money. For bigger dividends on your poultry, let us supply your" ised. The kind you need is here, and our advice is free for the asking. W. F. McBROOM 42-44 Princess Street. 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