- PAGE EIGHT _ THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1918. 3 THE BRITISH WHIG L *D +STH YEAR. ----- -- Published Dally sod Semi-Weekly &y Er BRITISH WHIG PUBLISHING CO, LIMITED, Ieman A. Quid Edftor and Managing-Director. Jeleuhonen: SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Daily Edition) ° One year, delivered in city One year, if paid in advance .... One year, by mail to rural offices One year, to United States (Semi-Weekly Rattion) One year, by mall, cag One year, If not paid A advance "One year. to United States ix and three months pro rata, 00 1.50 MONTREAL REPRESENTATIVE +R. Bruce Ow 123 St. Peter St. TORONTO "REP RESENTATIVE PC Ho 1005 Sa aers Rank Bldg. UNITED Yar ATE 8 REPR ATIVE: FR.Northrup, 225 Fifth aE NA York F.R.Northrup, 1510 Ase' n Bldg., Chicago Attached in one of the best 'Job printing offices in Canada, The clrenlation of THE BRITISH WHIG Is suthentiented by the ABO Andit Bureau of Circulations. 1918 must be for us a year of re- -» nunciation. About time the Government ap- pointed a weather controller. This weather is enough to freeze even the milk of human kindness. Russia declares she annot accept the peace terms dictated by Germany. Who could? Fire has just destroyed the Inter- national, one of the oldest hotels at Niagara Falls. But honeymooning will go on at the Falls as usual. Ovér 2,000,000 Germans have died in this war. The Kaiser's six sons, however, are safe and well. The Qerman people might well refteqt on this fact, The first draft, now being called to the colors, are all unmarried men, and consequently no further demand will 'he made upon the separation al- lowanee fund, A man may haye i heap of wisdom stored away in his WOme, remarks the Guelph Mercury, but "it's worth an awful pile more just now to know where' to go and locate a half tom of coal, "Thousand Ways to Please a Hus band" is the title of a new book. Had this volume been announced before Christmas many wifes would prob- ably have received a copy among their holiday gifts, "Three women have just heen elect- meshed in the machipations of spies and of the secret service of {WO €on- tending nations, _ Every chapter is replete with mystéry and incident, skilfully woven threads that blend to a surprising climax, The first instalment of teresting story appears on teen of to-day's paper this fhe page fif- OLEAN, WHOLESOME PLAYS. "Out There," a strongly appealing comedy-drama of the great war, was enjoyed by a large audience at the Grand Opera House last night. The theme and the presentation of it, as well as the stirring appeal for re- cruits, aroused their patriotism, while the hospital "scene evoked their unbounded pity and admira- tion. The author cleverly succeeded hin depleting the attitude of the various nationalities when called up- on to undergo the sufferings of the hospital wards. Few elements of human emotion were left untouched and unreveated. : Theatrical producers who claim that a clean, wholesome play or oth- er forms: of stage entertainment would die of starvation, were poven wrong by the 'patronage accorded this play. Modesty and deceny are inherent . qualities of the men and « women of 1918 as they ever were, Many tneatre-goers have tolerated: things they abhorred. When a wholesome play.is presented ft meets with the success it deserves. "Out There" contains' a strong human .appeal. The players wore all their 'clothes and there wasn't a jest in it with a double meaning. The audience wept and. laughed by turn and were ashamed of neither emotion. . Good plays with good act- ors will be patronized by the decent public, and will prove successes also from the point of view held by the ,{ man in the box office. A UNITED WAR EFFORT. As a result of the inter-allied war council, recently held at Paris, more efficient co-operation in the conduct of the war will undoubtedly result, Independent and individual action will henceforth give place to collec tive, co-ordinated endeavor. That is as it should be, because in union there is strength, no less in time of war than. in time of peace. The very term "Central Powers' denotes union and centralization of power and purpose onthe part of the enemy, How necessary, therefore, that the Allies should present a strong and unified front; that they should pool all their resources in the common task of winning the war, This they haye mow done, with these important results;. 1----Americah troops ire to bé rash. ed to Europe in as large and constant stream as is humanly possible; 2--The Allied nations will 'so ar- necessary transports. 3~--The merchant shipbuilding pro- gramme must be rushed. 4.~--~There is to be closer co-oper- ation of all the co-belligerents to present a single and united front to German autocracy. 5---The part of the Uhited States has been clearly defined and arrange- ments made to ¢ it out. Such ecb-opecation ir desigied to hasten the day of vietory.. A ;gigan- tic programme has been otitlined, and the part each nation must play in}, been made clear. &d as members of the Toronto Board plan will go a long Ways: toward of Education. When are the Kings ton women going .to take a part in 'the direction of educational matters in the Limestone City? Brockville churches have agreed to get together and hold union ser-| vices during the winter in order to conserve the coal suply, - That is a, - commendable form of church union which Kingston might well follow. Quebec al defying th& federal order-in-council providing. for the supervision, by the 'minister of finance, , of all provincial and municipal bond issues. Quebec Is in a highly defiant attitude these days. 2 : The growth of the city manager plan in the United States shows no a J unces her intention of it as we may, the complete smashing of Prussian militarism. There is no other possiblé ending to this war ex cept it be a-German victory. a t Given a Good Send-off, Paris, Mo., Mercury. : 'Very few visited him during his long iliness, but there was a big crowd at the funeral. . ° p> far! i Same Thing in Kingston. fAuburn, N.Y, CHizen, . Talking about prohibition, we have a law that. prohibits" House: holders from leaving their sidewalks covered with' snow and ice, but range their shipping as to provide the" the mew team work of the Allies has} Such a definite} gaining the goal 'which civilization i desires, and which must he, disguise] PROUDFOOT 15 A FIGHTER! FOR PROGR ESSI v E IN THE LEGISLATURE MEASURES | ws Was a Leader in Battle quor Praflic -- His Son Recently Won Military Cross at the Front. William Proudfoot, K.C., the leader of the Opposition in the On- tario Legislature, is a Liberal of | long-standing in Provincial politics. |s In 1902 he was tend i the nomina- | tion for the Provineial Legislature,} new WILLIAM PROUDFO T, KC, M.P.P. Pm on om, but declined to stand until 1908| when 'he successfully contested the | riding. He hag never been defeated. | Since histélection to the Lesiiature] he has heen one of the most prom- inent members on the Opposition | side of the House in fighting foy pro-| gressive legislation along temper | ance lines; in fact, he was one ofthe | strongest supporters of the abolition | of. the liquor license system in On- tario. The son of the ldte Chief Justice Proudfoot, and a mother of Scotch and Irish descent respectively, the new leader was. born on February 21st, 1859, at Colborne township, county of Huron. He received his preliminary education in the public schools, and private tuition, follow- ing which he graduated from Osgoode | Hall in 1881. He was made a K.C.; in 1902, prior to which he was a partner of the late Judge Garrow at Goderich, where he practised law for several years. In 1903 he came to Toronto and became head of the firm of Duncan, Grant and Skeans. At present he is head of the law firm of Proudfoot, Duncan and Grant. Be- fore coming to Toronto he was County Crown Attorney of Huron, and also filled the office of Reeve for ten years. West Huron 'Liberal Association for several years, and a director of sev- eral prominent manufacturing in- dustries in Godérich. . Mr. Proudfoot is also the proud father of a son who, for his bravery on the fields of Flanders, was aw- arded the Military Cross, and who was 'among the first of Canada's hon- { Legislatuve, Against Li- sprorogation on April 23, jof the House, Mr. Proudfoot charged { Commissioner John M, where services are not being reduced He was President of thel' ored sons to enlist for service at the front . While always looked upon as one ot the most progressive Liberals on the Opposition side of the Ontario after his election, it was not until the eve of adjournment for 1913, that became prominent in the public On that oceasidn, on the floor he eye. Sir James Pliny Whitney, the leader of the Government, and the Hon. W. J. Hanna, Provincial Secreta®, with 'corrupt and improper Aus, " follow- ing the ontcome of an investigation instituted by Mr. Proudfoot before the Public Accounts Committee, aris- ing out of the settlement of the claim of Taylor, §cott and Co., Toronto, in respect of a Central Prison contrat. Mr! Proudfoot made the charge on his responsibility as 3 member of the House, and subsequently secured the appointment of a' Royal Com- mission to investigate the charges. The substance, of Mr. Proudfoot's charge was that $500 had been ae- cepted by Mr. Hanna, as a campaign contribution, and that there was man- ipulation of certain tenders for sup- plies WHAT WITNESS SAID, Legislator Was Given $20,000, St. John, N.B., Jan, Jones, 'of Apohaqui, a member of the . Legislature, received $20,000 from W. B. Tennant, a director of the Nova Scotia Construction Company, according to Mr. Tennant, who was a witness at g short session of the in- vestigation into. the construdtion of the St. John Valley Railway, by Stevens. Mr. Tennapt said he paid the money to Mr. Jones to give té Thomas Bell, of St John, Conservative Treasurer, about the time of a provincial elec- tion, He could not say whether Mr, Bell received the money. Before the hearing was resumed, Commissioner Stevens read a recom- mend: 'ion from Hon, 'W, E. Foster, Premier, in which the commissioner received enlarged powers fo investi- gate fully amounts of $120,000, $20,- 000, $40,000 and other items of in- terest which developed in' previous sessions, . + Claimed a 6.--QGeorge B. TRAIN CUTS SAVE COAL. Alone Will Save 6,000 Tons a Month. i Ottawa, Jan. 8.--It is estimated | that on the Canadian Pacific Rail- way system alone the curtailment'of passenger traffic which is. to go ifito effect immediately will mean a sav- ing of 6,000 tons of coal per month, in addition to facilitating freight haulage, which includes coal. A similar saving will be effected on the Gran? Trunk lines, and a lesser saving on the Canadian Northern, The C.P.R. to the same extent. Teutonic aviators again bombed Treviso and Padua .in spite of pro- tests from the Pope, who reminds the Teutonic emperors of assurances previously given. "So far this year," said a British official statement, 'the enemy has lost in the ajr by our - gunfire, 23 aeroplanes and two captive balloons on tiie western front." Rippling Rhymes all the day. "We stitute,' meat, bread throughou sell; do as well. this be .understo ists brew theit n "Cheer making f ou 'ré needing bread? famine comes to this our land 1 think w " GERMAN CHEMISTRY The German chemists work all night, and hustle ' they say. but meat i8 not for sale; we'll make a substi- tute of peat, and sell it by the pail. we'll treat a block of slippery elm, and that will Though there's_no sugar-in the land, which will be just as good." turnip@am and toadstool marmalade, until the weary people damn their dark and mystic trade. cheer up! oH of oak." sore, beholds his children starve chemist to the door--"Here is a brick to carve! anade of shavings and "old shoes, excelsior 'and tar; Don't have the blues, for this is from ehemist' s hand a 8: bootjack for a pie. Il make for everything in sight a sub- "The people say they're needing They cry for t the realm, but bread no merchants let "We're busy now refining 'sand, The chemists make their od: The chem- | oxious dope, and say to hungry folk, don't give up hope--we're The German parent, sick and - there comes a it's tter far." 1 fore we'll take ON. we'll starve and die --WALT REMEMBER YoUNE MAN, IF 1 NT GET YOUR RPo™M RENT TO-MORROW MIGHT As : WELL TELL You | THE TRUTH ont EX el '| question "fare in a very precarious condition, ~ Bibbys | The Store That Keeps 'the Prices Down » Young Men's Overcoats Sizes 33, 34; 35, 36, 37, 38. English Form Fitting Style. Full back balmaroon style; cuffed sleeves, patch pockets. Splendidly tailored garments. English Woollens -- Sample coats which the makers intended should be sold for $20 and $22.50. Bibbys Price $15.00 PURE WOOL UNDERWEAR SALE.BOYS' SUITS NEXT: CONSUMPTION OF FISH | SHOWS BIG INCREASE is | Food Controller Has - Greatly| Stimulated Market--Furth= | er Expansion Coming. Ottawa, Jan. 5.--As an indication of the, increasing consumption of fish in" Ontario and Quebec it was stated at the food 'controller's office that one fish company had reported that the weekly shipments from one of its nine branches were now ap- proximately 85,000 pounds. By far the larger part of these shipments are made up of cod and haddock, the consumption eof which had been preatly stimulated by the work of the fish committee. The company in has branches at different points in Nova Scotia, New Bruns. wick and Quebdc, and the aggregate weekly ind are very large. The food controller's office has give-a definite idea as tothe extent to which consumption of fish in the Dominion has been increased. ONLY A JUST CAUSE. Could Justify Allies Continuing War Even a Day Longer. (Canadian Press eh: ) London, Jan. 5.---Premier Libyd- George, addressing the trade unions to-day on the subject of war aims, said that only the clefirest, greatest and most just of causes could justify the continuance éven for a day of this unspeakable agony of the nations. The Premier continued: "We ought to be able to state clearly and defin- itely not only the principles for which we are fighting, but their definite, concrete application. to. the ie map of the world." . a Family of Eight in Pire. oe Dawson, Y.T., Jan: 5.-~As the re: sult of a disastrous fire at the infinte of Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Day ol urday in which the whole fam tie or eight were severely burned. oe ir Clifford Day, aged one and four Yedrs respectively, are dead. Mrs. 'Day and the remaining four children 3 3 FX Shocking Accident. Trenton, Jan. 4.--A shocking ac- called for reports from fish dealers tall over Canada. These reports will] TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS We tender our hearty thanks for the confidence shown us during the year that is past and extend to them sincerest good wishes for the New Year. DR. CHOWN'S ~ DRUG STORE 185 Princess Street. Phone 343. Have You Tried Oleomargarine Yet ? I not, we carry the "best grade, along with a full stock, of choice groceries, at Thompson's Grocery 204 Princess St, Phone 387. =A Ll 4 For the Hoyn at the Frost. CHOCOLATTA "The - Ready-to-use Chocolate" Qentalng, the Chasainte, Mik ang red mt; Prepared assume Cup No Cooking 3 For J | sharpened; ATTENTION ! United Grocery 138 Princess St. First shipment of government fish to arrive this week, Call nnd get particulars. = Also a large shipment of the famous Chinepe Lillies. SPECIAL THIS WEEK! Martin's Potato Flour, Tegulae price 25¢, sale price ... 22¢ Corn Starch, regular price' 18ey sale price, 2 for ... 20¢ B00 Ihe cholee dairy butter, are ib, Overseas Boxes, all sizes, See our window for Christmas candies, stockings and choe- vlates, United Grocery. ; BEN LEE & CO, {COAL CUSTOMERS Please Notice !' On and after fist of May Coal Sales will be for Cash Only. BOOTH & CO. Phone 133. INN. PATCH Cases, Tounks re; Saws filed, Knives and. Selssors like other kinds of peubibition, | it abatement even during war time. No doesnt work. © Jess than 98 municipalities have now 'adopted this form of government. The salaries paid the managers range from $4,000 to $10,000 per year. cident' occurred at the British Chem- ical smokeless department, Monday, -. when a heavy weigut, probably some. '{ tons, fell, instantly crushing the life from one of the employees, A. Cole, who came. here from Montreal, ta which city the body was sent. » te. ro 3. D. Adams, representative 'of W. MORNING, OUT You ¢0. a Thats the Vs oO & SN pe ( re Syracuse, N.Y, Post-Standard, : are. It is time to cheer up; : no war 3% as CIN Sint ever lasted forever. Philadelphia. ; : . One lasted 100 years and the cur-1 rent edition is going to last till the Pem Kaiser is fieked if It takes a quarter = : sotanilare lng te sed 18 Hotel, Worse oa an century. 3 5 ; - ; 3 abt Bw, bs 4 dan. 9th and 10th, with the fin- 'has sufficient coal for the winter' 'needs. Instead of eriticls-| cent 22 Interesting T , | Scott Ameri s er oun, New York. restaurant at Peal al at: as or |: Turkey with rence. he waltay, said: "Well, gentlemen, I don't want to Russia, but you - cannot Ru- mania.' -And 'so jhe oar Tommies bad to : go Away. Hengary. a sent griat war drome 4 Europe. iain by he suit of Fo