= PAGE F OUR THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1918. THE BRITISH WHIG 85TH YEAR. 5 im v. N $n Published Daily and Semi-Weekly by THE BRITISH WHIG PUBLISHING Co, LIMITED, Leman A. Gui Editor and Managing-Director. Telephones: Business Office ... . Editorial Rooms Jab Office SU BSURISTION RATES Dafly Edition) year, dé Lf in city year, if paid in advance ,. ear by mail to raral offic year, to United States (Semi-Weekly Jadition year, by matl, cash .. $1.00 ar, if not pald in advance $1.50 year, to United States ...... $1.50 Six awd three months pro rata REPRI One One Une One One One 3 One MONTREAL TATIVE R. Bruce Owen » Petar 8 3ldg Ie y York , Chicago Letters ta the only over the writer are published name of the Attached Is one of the best printing offices in Canada. Job The cirenlation of THE BRITISH WHIG is suthenticated hy the ABC Audit Bureau of Circulations. a Pt ct Whale meat may be all right as an article of food, but how Is the housewife to get a whale into her oven? Housewives in Britain are now called upon to save meat bones for the glycerine that is badly wantea for making army explosives. Billy Sunday: ** As I've fore, turn 'hell upside you'll find 'made dn stamped on the bottom." said be- down and Germany' The coal situation ig not as black as it was. Fuel Controller Nickle has discovered forty tons of hidden fuel and has hopes of unearthing more. In Binghamton, N.Y., girls are employed to read electric and gas metres and deliver bills. (Here is a hint for the Kington Utilities Com- mission. » When people damn you, take courage. You are then probably on the right road. 'When praise and congratulation pour in upon you, take warning. Dominion Police are now rounding up. military defaulters. Those who are attempting to evade service may expect the hand of the law to fall upen them at any time. Some 400 married men of the first contingent are being granted three anonths' leave to visit their homes in Canada. The Military Service Act alone made this furlough possible. Mayor Church, of Toronto, pro- poses that the exemption from taxes of church property 'be abolished. All real property ought to bear its fair! share of the tax burden. If the Bolshoviki are not clearly | German agents, they certainly have | taken the exact course which Ger-| mag agents in contral of Russia's | Government would have been direct- ®d by Berlin to take. Harry Landers bonny Scotland | 'has _been hit'a staggering blow us a direct result of the war. A recent news despatch says: "Cards entit- ling customers to only four glasses of whiskey « week have been issued by a Glasgow firm." a The 'automobile is no longer a luxury; it is an gganomy. }-.is a time-saver and a labor-saver. . The ple of this country need more 'automobiles than ever this year, not for amusement, but for the conser- fasion of their energy. a "Cash 'and Carry" plan is being tried by a firm of retail grocers in Ottawa. A reduction of 7% per "cents, 1s 10 be made as an induce- If it proves a success, as it ment, should; the plan could be profitably 10 cover other lines of re- that a system | the day followed was all wrong, and advocated the appoint- ment of a committee of 'experts to remedy matters. He strongly op- posed the issping of new text books me. during wartin 38 estimated that" when the war is over it will require 300 tramspdrt per trip, to gents home. fetonew with 1,000 bring Canada's The first men t brought' back will, quite rightly those longest in the 3 nd the married men. , prepared hy been submit- be be grvice a A demobilization 1 Sir Edward K , has ted to the eport Gove "Kingston wi down enough city trees to make 1,000 cords of wood and thus likewise fulfil the predictions of some of the oldest in- habitants that the day would tome when Kingston wofild emerge from the woods.""---Ottawa Citizen. Whea of our liberation comes we'll hasten north to rescuedOttawa from obscurity. Brantford City Council advocates the removal of the police magistrate from the police commission and the substitution of the chairman of the finance or some other member of the council, thus giving the council a majority on the commission. It seems only right that the people who ; pay the salaries of those w do police work should have contiol of the men. | { a ho coming. UNDERWRITERS AT FAULT. The Canadian Underwriters' Asso-! ciation for the past has issued e rroneous reports conce rning | Kingston's waterworks. two- years In 1916 it | had to admit that its inspector made in figuring Now superintendent of the waterworks, has called Un derwriters to time over wisre- presentations The and | city the city pumps are i stated and conclusions are which incorrect AS insurance rates are based Underwriters' reports it is advis that attention should be directed to the inspector's mistakes. If the Un derwriters' reports for other places are as inecorre is the for Kingston they are of little value ex-| cept in the interest of the insurance | companies. | SOMO errors his Ald. Hewitt, ex the more size capa of wrongly reached ston's the able are King on el as one OUR COAL SUPPLY. | We read that Canada stands se cond among the nations in regard to | coal deposits. Some 1,234,269 mil- lion tons are available. Our areas hava en estimated total sur- face extent of 109,168 square miles. At Pictou, N.S.,"alone the coal fields show an actual available supply of 390,000,000 tons. Yet there are people in Ontario today unable to buy a pound of coal to heat their homes or cook their food. Our sys- tem of distribufion is sadly inade- quate. Organization and utilization of our resources, such as are prac- tised by European nations, are un- known. Nature has been bountiful in supplying ys with every essential, especially with coal and water falls, yet we have failed to take full ad- vantage of our opportunities. With the vast coal deposits possessed by Canada, there should not be a single home deprived of coal; and the price ghould. be much cheaper than it is to- day. Indiyidual or company owner- ship and operation have failed in the hour of testing, otherwise fuel con- trollers would be unheard of. coal MORE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. The appointment of a Christian Scientist as chaplain in the United States navy denotes a significant change in the public attitude toward the faith founded by Mrs. Eddy. Could such a selection of a spirit- ual adviser have been conceived of, say, ten years ago? Christian Science then and long after was anathema to the regular religious {denominations of the country. Legis- lation was invoked to restrain it, 'medical societies persecuted its prae- | titioners, and it was made to 'bear ithe brunt of a.powerful opposition | everywhere. Now the American Government gives it full recognition, {and accords its leaders an equal | status ffereeds. Besidés the navy chaplain, {there are two Christian Sciense { chaplains in the army. So have the old antagonisms sub- juided and the earlier intolerance i given way under the spirit of re- | ligious freedom. History has re- peated itself once more, and the new kirk has fought its way to a place alongside the old kirk. It has been an interesting process, and the out- come is notable as an illustration of the Hberalizing tendencies of mod- ern opinion, whether religious or political. : WORKERS WILL, RULE. Charles M. Séhwab, of Bethlehem, | + lately expressed his belief that "the worker will rule the world" after the war. - Some persons have jumped to the conclusion that Mr. Schwab was holding up both hands and crying 'Kamerad!" to Trotay. Not so Dr. Charles W. Eliot, emer- itus professor of, Harvard Univer sity. Dr. Eliot has just told a corres- pondent what he thinks of Mr. Sch- | wab's remark. He agrees with the thesis that this world is to be ruled 'hereafter by workmen instead of hereditary rulers. It is the plainest common. sense, that high-minded, well-informed and highly capable workmen will always be able to take the leadership of all inferior work- men through sheer ability, andyby | conditions after ti jer current. | tion dn | courageous effort on the part of the fy Government, with the ministers of other] .. "THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPEN" workmen are bgund to. be chosen leaders by all the r Eliot puts it like this: "The workers will rule the but I include as world, in the te invent latter group of will do t of the solving questions now being co least in the free countrie The workers undoubtedly will rule | the world in future, with far less interference by arbitrary power than heretofore. And to effect carry on this tremendous undertak- ing the most consummate flower of our industrial and "spiritual ability will needed ,and will It will co-operate with the whole body workers, which is bound to be su-| preme, with such leadership; no- thing less can accomplish it. be he CONSERVING OUR. TRADE. Hon. 'Frederic Nicholls, of the « has just published booklet entitled Canadian Trade " an interesting "Conservation of It 1e discusses trade the governmental war, neces- sit respons special y for preparedness, As chairm committee of Canadian Trade, delivered a addres of a Con- Senator of thjeoct, these have been ince 1 ity an Senate on vation Nicholls portant se number im and in the on the hook to lie points the f trade condi adds: trade is uncertainty « tions and "The | greatly prosperous; that little heed is paration foi that demand after the war, ince of now in our favor, and Canada is in fact, 80 prosperous being given to pre- the -vdinevitahle 'slump' when the diminishes will be experienced for our output and present high prices are no long-| "Undoubtedly be complished our could mobilization much ac- | | of ligent co-opera- | and | by the resources, intel producing and selling, well advised met. which is as to the problems to be "In time we should pre- pare for peace, and it will be unfit- ting to our dignity as a patriotic and resourceful Dominion if prompt and decisive preparations are not made to meet the new conditions which we will soon be called upon to face." It is a timely and important sub- ject, demanding earnest study by all Canadians. of war No Cause for Alarm. (Buffato News) Altogether there is mo cause for pessimism, rather is there reason for optimism of the rosiest hue, for the present situation finds: the Allies more closely cemented together in purpose and effort than at any time and | forth- | closely | of industrial | president | Janadian General Eleetric Co., | | abolition of | war was |e PUBLIC OPINION. For Export Only. (Kansas Ciry Siar) From its apparent lack roughness we are force that the late German the real article, and mu {intended for the export t i Usual Place, Usual Axe. i (BrockviMe Recorder-T 8) | There seems to be some difference of opinion between Mr. O'Connor, Ith cost of living commissioner, and the packers on the egg supply. In ithe meantime the consumer con- tinues to get it in the usual place it that reforn iyi over- due have been compelled to wait till | conditions forced them from { Governments? Is it that the people lof Canadd are merely playing with | the business of self-government? { dhe 1 A Pertinent Question: ford Expositor Treasur 3 Garry made speech in the Legislature and claims a surplus of account--the | | (Brant Provincial his budget rday, 20,000 on current I ever This being what justification here fore the pio- vince longer Wf z a tax of one mill on the dollar upon the munici- palities, most of whom are already over- d with for taxation occ oned by the war? A Ww arning. other movi rriends « Matter than the ernment hroughout could 1} wished ment would do ¥ the attitude of which the press awaits what is to come attitude of - content with been accomplished. The setting up of alUnion Government not an end in itself. The result looked for is the giving us of that efficient and effective administration which the partisanship during the meant to bring Union Gov country e Govern y Inistake silence in public an has expe ang being what HL ¥ t about ' Pointed Paragraphs. called essary. Most evils are the necessary unnex SO Wisdom is never ccessfully served in alcohol. A close friend is one to loan you anything. pre- who refuses Men are made to make money that women may spend it. Keep your eye on 'the humble man, The chances are he is setting a trap for you. 57 Te Why visit the paw abroker with the expectation of realizing anything on a good reputation? Lots of women quarrel with their husbands because they deem it an important part of their domestic dut- since the war began. A ies. Rippling Rhymes This year s in shape to saw camps. lace to his mind; dozed before the made their The hacks and Hi SAT MASA, 4 upon the map. When once our boys do you? rn hear the song of peace ascend. still face their foe, and through their warlike motions go, and would convince us, he'd rather play armies are composed of dotards who for years have hinges creak; drawn from schodls to drill around with deadly tools. ser Bill's command. sons, who'll climb the frames of war-worn Huns, and show the world how Yankee snap can draw new lines THIS FATEFUL YEAR hould see the scrapping end, should The Prussian hosts if they could, that they're much wood. But all their fighting 'men who made of war a pastime and a trade are dead or shy of legs or lamps, No longer does the Teuton find in war a so- or fenced in foreign prison of such rude games he's hiad enough; at blind man's buff. The Prussian ir fires, so old and weak that walking and boys who have been ascheens of the land begr arms at Kai- To face them go our stalwart have got their stride in battle, on the other side, I don't see how Bill's wearn crew can help but throw up hands-- --WALT MASON. Po INK & TM RET HUH he same token the same cifss "of the ' {of rubber in making. -- Bl BYS Men's N-- and Boys' Wear J f Boys' Suits Special Values $1.00 English Blue Worsteds Fancy Cheviots Fancy Worsteds Sizes 28 to 30 Pinch Back, Reefer Style and Belters. English Raincoats Oiled Coats and Caps uy = Young Men's First Long Pant Suits Special Values $16.50 New Style Belters Neat pin check and overplaid tweeds and cheviots Sizes 33 to 38. J - Brit iteidentende totes fetes edoadonted! No Rubber for the Macks Germany Faces Problem SEETHHTD In Fighting Poison Gases OE a a "tao 0] UBBER, which is so essential in gas attaci:s and defences, is practically unavailable in Germany, and the recent dis- closures in New York, which followed the arrest of some sailors in the Swed- ish ship Hellig Olav, show that Ger- man agents are frantic in their e deavor to procure smugglers who wil carry the precious materidl through neutral countries to Germany, The statements have been made that smugglers have packed dental rubber in phonographs and that they have received $100 a pound for the rubber which can be purchased on this con- inent! for §5 a pound. Since the army started to care for the teeth of every soldier there has heen an increased demand for dental rubber, but this material, which is sald to be Germany's sorest need, only contains six ounces of rubber to 'he pound of material, and the in- ige of rubber but to the difficulty in procuring colorings such as oxide or sulphide. While Germany has a quan- tity of these substances yet, without 'arge quantities of rubber there can Y%¢ no production of box respirators (gas-masks), or any of the needful rench supplies 'without which the present warfare cannot be soniinved. 'Representatives of the S. S. White Co., who deal extensively - dental rubber, state that dental rubber is very flexible and is vulcanized so that it can be used for making box respira- tors. But they state that there is a shortage and that the price, since the war started, has increased from four | to six dollars a pound. Their source of supply is largely from the States | and the crude rubber comes from the Congo, The chances of Germany pro- 'uring rubber from Africa was moot: ed by the experts and others, who n0 source of supply, The Temple Pattison people, whe nake dental supplies, stated that hey have felt the increased demand sut had no difficulty in procuring den- al rubber, which comes manufactur- »d from England. T he increased cost 'hey attributed to Hick of ofide, parti- sularly in the case of pink or red lental rubber. Further enquiries show that the illies have the whole world supply it their disposal, the only hindrance being shipping. Men who have fought in the trenches state that modern warfare demands unusual quantities pf this material. It is admitted that smuggling dental rubber would be easier than hiding crude material. It can be placed in almost any place and rolled inte any shape. But the chances of Germany getting contra- Band supplies from here are said to 'When a returned: Soldier was asked what use rubber was to the soldier hie declared that the new box-respira- tor and trench waders seemed to him to demand most. The gas attacks are fended off by means of respirators to- day which need nearly half a pound The old mask or P. H, helmet was simply a cloth cover with a Jubities walve for respir-, ation. Was no use against tear , gas and so rubbe? goggles made, These appliances needed very | ten defective. box- i Jespinatton requires ar more rubber these becanse they have a rub- Se tube and a valve through the chemicals are inhaled air as er harthuind and Bo iréase in cost is due not tb the short- stated that Germany at present has | fo be } explorer, has been sunk. coi -------------------------------- Nujol for CONSTIPATION $1.00 Large Bottle A refined, clear mineral oll-- J Tasteless and odorless. Pleasant to take. Does not upset digestion. Absolutely cures Constipa- tion. DR. CHOWN'S DRUG STORE 185 Princess Street. Phone 343. Ahaha naar Without these masks no gas-attack or defence can be made, The new respirator, which is now used by the allied troops, has a. round rubber valve for respiration. Then rubber is used for the long thick tube which connects the mouthpiece to the box, and agaln, the face and the hands of the mask are of the same material. Rubber waders, which reach to the hips of the soldier are also served to men in the most watery lines. Then again the increase of motor transport where motor truek, with large solid rubber tires require a huge amount of the material is marked. The Brit- ish victories in Africa have procured for the allies the natural rubber re- sources, Germany cannot get this be- cause of the "iron line" around the Mediterranean, and other highways of the seas. Hence the attempts of Ger- man agents to procure smugglers. The United ' States are vigilantly watching for smugglers of supplies and further disclosures are promised. All ships leaving Canadian ports fly the white ensign of the Admiralty and s0 there is no chance of Germany pro- curing rubber from this country, or i England. Meteoric Stones, There has always been more or less speculation as to the origin of the me- teoric stones and irons that occasion- ally fall from the sky. The density hat these bodies and the great size of some of then! are held to constitute ; arguments in favor of the view that Although Teas keep steadily they must have been ejected from advancing fa price we sre still some massive body ir spice, such as [| selling 4 the sun or a star, With reference to | th eculi t ites that fell | . oar aac of 1d ay | Our Own Special Blend and our Club Blend at 40c per Ib. ibe inferred from their composition, |one authority has suggested, from what pars of the heavenly body that | Compare this with the priced package teas, Wille the stock ints. | etected them they came. The heavy Jas, REDDEN & Co. metallic meteorites called siderlites | Phones 20 and 990. rarities high i | ! may plausibly be supposed to have | he Eh | come often from the deeper parts of ! |a star, the light sto-y ones, called | {aerolites, from the superficial layers; | and the rare "pallusites," like the | | Brenham meteorites, which are inter- | mediate in composition, from the | | transitional zone between the outer | { crust and the dense interior nucleus. Cotton, Cotton grows best in low coastal 'land in tropical latitudes, It. is a na | {ive of Asia, likes light soil in warm | frostiess climates, and requires plen- iy of moisture and salt, i | MUST COME FROM INCOME | If Enough Millions Are Not Raised by Tariffs, Montreal, Feb, 19.--Hon. Frank B. Carvel, Minister of Public Works, addressing the members of the Mon- treal Canadian Club yesterday, said that during the coming fiscal year the country had to raise something like $800,000,000 ang while he was not announcing any policy, he de- clared that, if they could not raise the money by way of tariffs, there was only one source of revenue and that was by asking the men who had the money to contribute a portion of it by way of income tax. WATCH YOUR - FURNACE. ECONOMIZE IN COAL DO NOT WASTE CRAWFORD Foot of Queen St. Phone 9. pe According tg the Petrograd mews- papers, the Bolsbeviki ern. ment's action in simplifying divorce proceedings, has resulted in 38,000 applications being made for divorce in the capital alone. A cabls received Monday at Mon- treal says the steamer Percesian, commanded by Capt. Bernier, Arctic dnnrukaiiiiahaubeihibahuhhakh ah ghd ahh gh ahh hha The Canadiens defeated rontos 9 to © in the To-| Monday night's little rubber but were clumsy and of- ; The German I ht N.H.L. game.: Flight Lieut, Frank A We To- ronto airman, was accidentally kill- in England A comnilssioner will be appointed to coxirol the Ontario civil service, | hahah lh a a