4 HE Semi-Weekly by THE BRITISH WHIG PUBLISHING CO, LIMITED, 3G BIMOt 5. viuur v. . «President Leman A. Gulia tor and ing- Director, $e ss 6» Telephones L Business Office .. ... " asses -343 30b Ofoe x oo. net { One year, delivered in. oity .. ,.$6.00 One year, If paid in advance .. ,$5.00 Ome year, by mall to rural offices §2.50 One year to 8 «4283.00 (Semi. Weekly Edition) + One year, by mail, cash + «31.00 One year, If not paid {n advance $1.50 One Your, to United States .. ...$1.50 three months pro rata, TREAL REPRESENTATIVE Owe ¥ R. 123 St. Peter St. R.Northrup, 1510 Ass'n Bldg. Chicago Letters to the Waitor are published onky over the actual name of the © Atthched 1s printing offices in a The circulation of THE BRITISH WHIG is authenticated by the ABO : Audit Bureau of Oirculations, It's a pretty slow town that can- not boast of a labor dispute thess days. Hobble skirts, though very eir- cumscribed, are still encircling en- ough to catch many a husband. The flight of the flyers is not as speedy as people could wish. They are waiting for the thrills that they apprehend are coming. Bruce Ea hy F-RNorthrup, 235 Fifth Ave, New York one of th o - of ie best. Job, \( N serve as the stepping stome by which we may rise to higher things. inherent in 'he More than 500 get into a small Curiosity is human anatomy. citizens tried to room on Monday night to listen to the dreary details of a coroner's. in- quest, A prayer meeting would do them more good, but a dozen ~an hardly be gathered together at one time for such a service. The Canadian press has nothing but contemptifor the parliamentar- dan who suggests if was bought = to support the Union government. The high purpose of the moulders of public opinion in the war's darkest hours brought about the best of ra- sults and they can smile at the as- inine statements of men who took no part in the Canadian erisis. A large trade on our Atlantic coast is stagnant, and 2,000 people are idle. There is a glut stock of $300,000 worth of sardines, and canneries will not reopen until this is sold. The amount, the Canadian Trade Commission points owt, Is ai- most the exact value of imports of foreign sardines into Canada last year. If the canners want this sur- plus stock disposed of, why in the name of all that is sensible don't they advertise their goods? Yet who ever saw Canadian sardines ad- vertised? 4 KINGSTON MUST BE NEXT. On Thursday morning J. A. Ellis, director of the Bureau of Municipal Affairs for Ontario, who is also di- rector for the Ontario Housing Act, issued a statement announcing that over sixty municipalities have taken advantage of the act a are bor- rowing money 4 for house building purposses. and, towns building has already «started, while other localities are planning to acquire Jand and to erect houses on a large scale. The sum of eight million dollars allowed to Ontario by the dominion govern- ment will be consumed by the loans iain unehangaz A «olonial pre- e"ence is introducel in order to t*'mulate trade «"uip the Empire * - An Empue Calendar. } Se Sinking of the Lusitania, May 7th, 1015. Long after many of the most amazing incidents of the war have been forgotten, when "Nature has obliterated many of the evidences of the colossal struggle that are now being graven on tue land of France and Belgium, when heroes and statesmen have gone to their last rest, the incident of the sinking of the Cunard steamer Lusitania wil stand forth as a monument to Ger- man brutality and the callous cruel ty of Kultur. It was about 2 p.m. oh this day four years ago that this splendid vessel on a voyage from New York with 1,918 persons oa board was sunk, without notice, by the 'German spbmarine U-39 when ten miles off the Old Head of Kin- sale. The vessel went down in twenty minutes, with a resultant loss of 1,164 Hves, including men, wo- men and children, of whom 114 were Amerjcans. The Berlin Gov- ernment, in'extenuation of the sink- ing, said at first that the Lusitania was "armed" and German agents in New York secured affidayits to back up this testémony, which was subse- quently proved, in the courts, to have been perjured. The United States Government protested on June 9, in the following terms: *"What- ever be the other facts regarding the Lusitania, the principal facet ds that a great steamer, primarily and chiefly used as a conveyance for passengers and carrying more than a thousand souls who had not part or lot in the conduct of the war, was sunk without so much as a chal- lenge or a warning, and' thf men, women and e¢hildren were sent to their death in circumstances un- | paralleled in modern warfare. Three [notes were written by the 'States regarding the sinking of the In a number of cities | ves el, and in answer the German {Government excused the. outrage on tthe ground that it was United impossible and impracticable ¢o, conduct sub- marine 'warfare without such inei- dents. One of the most amazing "features of the sinking of the Lusi- {tania was the fact that on May 1, the day on which the vessel sailel from New York, a warning to pas already asked for, but there still re- |Sengers was sent by the German em- mains in reserve the two million dollars set aside by tlie provincia government. Amongst the citiss which have come under the act are Ottawa, Sudbury, Port Sault Ste. Marie, Guelph, London, Jbassy for insertion in the New York | | newspapers. EDWARDS AND NICKLE Dalhous®e |Give Their Views in Commons Upon Military Matters. W. F. Nickle and Dr. J. W. Ed- ALMOST BLIND FROM HEADACHES It is hard to struggle along with a head that aches and pains all the time. Headache seems habitual with many people; indeed, some are sel- dom, if ever, free from it, suffering continually, and wondering why they can get no relief. In nine cases out of ten, persistent headaches are due to poisoned blood, the blood being rendereg through some derangeme stomach, liver or bowels. The reason Burdock B Bitte makes permanent cures of all abe of headache, is because it starts thy organs of, elimination acting freely, and the poisons and impurities are carried off -from the system, purified blood circulates in the brain cells, and instead of pains and aches there is revived mentality and bodily vigor. Mrs. Geo. Monek, Arden, Ont, writes: "I have been troubled a great deal with sick headaches, and at times would almost go blind, and have to go to bed. I tried different kinds of medicipe without any bene- fit until | was advised to use Baur- dock Blood Bitters. After taking it, I have not been troubled since." B. ki. B. is a purely vegetable rem- edy, and has been manufactured for the last forty years by-the T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. WORK OF COL, W. A. SIMSON. Former Kingston Officer Has Done . Excellent Work Overseas. "The Beaver," a little magazine which is being issued in England for the Canadians in khaki, contained inya recent issue a splendid cut of Col. W. A. Simson, C.M.G. and D. S. 0., and a lengthy article about his military career. Col. Simson was assistant director of supplies and transport at Kingston from 1911 un- til 1914. The article is wéll written and shows what the overseas authorities think of Col. Simson"s 'work. After referring to his previous history and mentioning his service in the South African campaign, the article details the appointment of Cel. Simson as senior supply officer of the first Canadian divisional tfain at Valcartier. ' He reached England in October, 1914, and remained un- til the following February as officer commanding the C.A.8.C. He since served almost continually in the war zone and received for his work the D.S.0. in 1916, theeC.M.G! in 1919, as 'well as being ntioned in des- patches in, 1915. He has been com- plimented on his work by the Duke of Connaught. THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, WEDNESDAY MAY 7, 1919. re -- mem------ = om NOBBY HATS 12 NOBBY HATS Bibbys Style Headquarters For Men and Boys the New Spring Clothes for Men Winter clothes have abdicated! Spring, like peace, brings with it a balmy atmosphere of relief from all the rigors of war and winter. Men, like nature, at this time of year, seek new and brighter raiment--the spirit of dress up is in the air. We are ready to completely dress up the men of this city who seek the best they can find in the way of clothing and other attire. See Our Young Men's Suits Men's Separate Trousers We are showing a splendid range of men's trousers. THE SAXON Lt ld ERY Splendidly tailored; fabrics are fine Canadian woolens; patterns are neat checks, pen- cil stripes and plain browns. New Waistline models. Don't miss seeing these $28.50 beau- ties. ' - See Our Special $8.50 Young Mén's Shoes The celebrated Just Wright Shoe. ; Niagara Falls, Galt and St. Cathar ( wards took part in the discussion on -------------- It is predicted a new war will fines, all propressive, growing mun'- [military matters in the House of Need Letter Drop Boxes. come in 1926. For goodness sake, |oipalities. . These cities have decided Sommane is: suid he didiot The Jotter arian: Fn pusstol r. Ldwards sai 1e d ano now | are experiencing some trouble in dis- then we must hurry up and get the that the Ontario Housing Act is.go- whether there would be any annual thug their y hor in houses where present one off 'our hands. ing to benefit their citizens, and are !camps this year or not, but he heard | they find the doors locked, and the | not afraid to take the chances at- [it intimated that there would not | post office department is asking the The farmers declare that the wet- tached. . | be. a " citizens, through Jhe local athe " "" - Speaking about recruiting men | ties, to consider the installation o mess in this "dry® country Is cer-| It is now time for Kingston to do ifor thé front, he stated that there|drop letter boxes. tainly damper thas any they emn.|Mkewise.. The city council should | were men who went to camp year by } a countered in the good old days. have sufficient faith in the future of year who did splendid servige. A 1t is officially stated that the Italian the city to go into the providing of |8reat many joined up and did their |eredentials were presented to the Ger- The only creature the Crown houses, as the act will enable them | Port nobly. There' were some, how: | man representatives at Versailles Prince of Germany has been able to ' (ever, 'who for ye_rs liad been con-|Tuesday morning. e to do, in order that the citizens can { nected with the militia, but whe had beat is his wife. He never got near | gecure their own homes, and In or- [never shown any disposition to en- LIFT OFF CORNS! enough to the enemy to meet his ger to relieve the present congested {11st He knew of men in his own . fate, part of the country who used to > conditions. If the act is a good strut about with all the gold lace Special values $5, $6.50, $8.50 Sizes 30 waist to 50 waist Bibbys Und¢rwear Depart- " ment Is a place worth while pay- ing a visit when in need of un- derwear. man's store for men's under re See our $1.50 Union Suits. Sizes 34 to 44. : Corsets in the United States are {0 be taxed if a luxury, but not if a necessity. So far the authorities have been unable to decide which they are. There are scores of men who will rejoice that they cannot pick dande- lions on their front lawn. It sug- gests something that their wives do not relish their husbands being ac- cused of. : At no time In the history of the thing for these other municipalities, which represent the best cities in Ontario outside of Toronto, then it is a good thing for Kingston. Tine is pressing. The Muilding season will soon be upon us and it is short The city council must delay no long- er, but must see to it that Kingston is the next to be added to the list of progressive Ontario cities which are alive to their responsibilities to the people within their gates. : BRITAIN'S BUDGET. Austin Chamberlain and 'brass buttons they could deeo- ratg themselves with, and went to the annual eamp, but de not want to £0 overseas. In any re-organization of the militia it would be a grea mistake to give these men their old rank. 3 The country generally would re- sent this. The men to carry on in- structional work would be the men who went overseas and did their bit." y W. F. Nickle gaid that when Can- ada returns 10 a peace basis it would be well that the - minister and his deputies should be active to see that there is readjustment of the staffs 80 that the 'consolidated revenue Doesn't hurt a bit! Sore corns lift right off with fingers. eimmiisions = BIBBYS 78, 80, 82 Princess Street sis = ------ TO-MORROW, MAY 6T Practical Demonstrations of Ways to Use Vernicol Varnish Stains & Graining Colors . ~ will be given by Mrs. Plowman, representing Lowe Bros. Ladies are specially in- vited to 'witness this work. A serviceable brush will be given world has the necessity for thrift been so apparent as to-day. Let every patriot's motto be "Produce, save, invest." Right Hon. presented the Budget in the Com- fund shoud fot be URAL alld =p ot large expe ures fo mons of Wednesday, and its per@sal, |nen of exalted: rank who will be aside from the colonial - preference, discharging duties of no very oner- is most interesting as conveying {ous character--that demobilization should be proceeded with as prompt- Students entering Columbia Uni- versity must hefeafter know some- thing about the Bible. Such an an- nouncement marks an interesting departure in educational policies. The Vancouver Province has come to the conclusion that esfablishing international boundaries is' about as hazardous a task as determining the location of a "line fence" between thé properties of two belligerent farmers. fo A ---------------------- The Kingston streets give em- phasis to statement "that Ford is the greatest evangelist in the world for he has shook the devil out dividual." streets and the Fords 'ate resourceful in their work The average: daily 'circulation of the Whig during April was 6,424-- a record figure. More and more the a systematic method of sav- 2s the laying by of even sums not only easy but jerepped, but iar some idea of the enormous burden of taxation that must be carried by the British people in consequence of the war. . The national debt at the outbreak of the war was £6465,000,000; on March 31st, 1918, £7,980,000,000, and this year it is £7,435,000,000. From April 1st, 1918, to Nov. 10th, 198, the day before the armistice was signed, the daily expenditure 'was £7,443,000, and since the latter date it has been £6,476,000. . The reduction would have been greater but for the payment of £52,700,000 for gratuities and £13,000,000 for unemployment allowances.. Some ddea of the national resources fv shown by the fact that of the debt incurred £6,085,000,000 was inter- nal, represented by national war bonds repayable at a premium of £51,716,000, and £1,350,000,000 was externgl debt. . * Her heavy loans to the Allled na- tions are shown by the amounts due the government: From overseas do- aiinions, £171,000,000; from France, £434,000,000; from Maly, £412~ 520,000; from Belgium, £ 6,799,- 000; from Serhii, £18,643,0 ; and from other Alles, 247,613,000, The Hability of Indy ig £5¢,000,00%, {Making allownice for 'he paymost| cf these accounts, the deb: is still a " one. Russia 'owes Cadi son during the coming year. The tax on luxkries hax be arn the brewer: increase their omy it fifty "The income tax and death ' ly as possible to clear the service of all superfluous officers of high rank unless these gentlemen are Wrepar- ed to accept much less remuneration than that to whieh their present rank would entitle them, Pray for Faithfulness, (Toronto Globe) The Liberal press can be proud of the part played in shaping the policy of the country during the war. The attack upon it by men of the type of Mr. Lemieux, whose canard may be believed by some credulous persons, is one of the penalties it is paying for its moral courage, but Canadians who believe that party is 4 means to an end, and not an end in itself, should pray that Canadian newspap- ers will continne to serve Caada as faithfully as they served it in the em- ergency of 1917. Costs few cents! Freezone on that touchy corn, in- stantly that corn stops hurting, then you life it right out with the fingers. Why wait? Your druggist sells a tiny bottle of Freezone for a few cents, sufficient to rid your feet of every hard corn, soft corn, or corn between -#he toes, and callouses, 'without soreness or irritation. zone is the much talked of discovery of the Cincinnati genius. be -- free with every purchase. Phone 388 Drop a little AKRON = One thing my panting soul desires, which visit Akron town, and see the people making tires White, and black, the red and brown. | the "on beer and