i 7 i 4 . A eros Somers THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG. WEDNESDAY; NOV. 17, 1020. -------- blished Daily and Semi-We me BRITISH WHIG PUBLIS CO., LIMITED paetssesasiawnss President vz Editor and Managing Director TELEPHONES; siness Office itorial Job Office by ING J. G. Elliott Leman A. (Bemi-Weekly E ne year, by mall, cash ne year, If not pajd in adv ne year, to United States . .. 91. . Bix and three months pro rata. OUT-OF-TOWN REPRESENTATIVES ¥. Calder, 22 St. John St, Montreal ¥. M. Thompson; 403 Lumsden B!dg. Toronto. Letters to the Editor are published only over the actual name of the writer, Attached Is one of the Lest job print. Ing offices in Canada. The circulation of THE BRITISH WHIG is authenticated by the ABC Audit Burean qf Circulations. People who have glass eyes should Rot throw stony stares. A successful experiment--getting \ central the first time you call. Very Hkely the Bolshevik envies the blow-fly. It has a swell job, The Bolshies can't hope to rule ~ the world if they can't even fool it. Any man can follow advice, but it's quite another matter to catch up. ne The lure of the bright lights is but the hope of getting in the spot light. Most of the world's work is done by men who are unskilled in the art of talking. ~ L When the farmers strike the pub- "lie won't be full of sympathy or any- thing else. . _The hour glass is made small in the middle in order to show the Waste of time. Easy street is disappointing to those who expect it to provide an easy conscience, The male pedestrian with down- oast eye may be studying either pro- + blems or ankles. The Irish "republic" may. be an established fact. They have public buildings to burn, _ Isn't there some way for our Chartered banks to discourage the borrowing of trouble ? Two years ago the armistice was signed, but the United States has been fighting ever since. te : The heart of the world may have been broken but ft displays a Test- flency which ic reassuring. : When a man finds a quart in these dry times he never puts off until to- morrow what he can take to-day. ---------- . And yet a great man with a hard Beart causés no more trouble than & Breat man with a hard head. Std pes ~ Just about the time man begins to think himself important, Death takes a hand and proves that he isa't. SR -------- Lloyd George Is not a real states- midn. He nearly always does the 'thing that any man of sense would do. After a silk shirt comes back from the laundry, one suspects that the Mlk orm was closely related to the boll weevil. z country's money was equally divided cach man would have $51. ] have more, you are the guy the Communist 3s after. A western church has prohibited the wearing of evening gowns, Does i¢ prohibition affect gowns covering shaif of one per ceat. ? A defeated candidate has one con- solation. He doesn't have fo give a demonstration of the inefficiency pointed out by his opponent. Wrangdl hes been driven out of 00 Tr o¢| THE POSTAL CLERKS COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS. More and more athletics are com- ing to the front in the universities. And it is right that it should be so, for is not the old adage, "A healthy mind is a healthy body," a pretty sound and sensible one? Harvard University makes the announcemext that of 603 members of the fresh- man class 362 are engaged la or- ganized athletics--146 in rowing, 70 in football, 61 in track athletics, 41 in fall baseball, 20 in soecer, 17 in cross-country work and 7 in ldcrosse; 'Certainly a very fine showing. Harward, like the: universities in Canada and Great Britain, is no lon- ger content to turn out graduates whose physical equipment fails to keep pacé with their mental deve- lopment. Queen's is today taking a greater interest in the physical wel- fare of her students than ever before, and the students are responding with alacrity to the mew order of things. They have set for themselves the ideal of a vigorous, well-trained mind, in a vigorous, well-trained body. Doubtless Canadian universi- ties, in proportion to their attend- ance, would show a record as good as | that of Harvard. T Be AND THEIR COMPLAINTS The request=of the postal clerks of Canada for an Mcrease in salaries has | been a subject of public discussion | for some years. It is yet far from a | satisfactory settlement, Their assoc. | iation has appealed again and again | to the federal government for re- dress, but their claims have mot yet been adjusted. True, something has been done, but the meagre measures | adopted have fallen far short of quiet ing the dissatisfaction Happily, threats of a strike, which would cer- tainly have injured their case in the | minds of the public, have been aban- doned, and the wiser course pursued of appealing to the tribunal of pub- lic opinion, The remuneration of the postal clerks is plainly insufficient. It has | not advanced in keeping "with the! cost of living. The bonus system, ad- opted by the government some time ago, has done little if anything to relieve the situation. The marked discrimination in pay as between married and single men is a cause of friction, inasmuch as such discrimin- ation does not exist in"other lines of service. The postal clerks, who must possess certain educational qualitica- tions and submit to test examinations every year, have seen the members of organized labor unions far out- strip them in the matter of remuner- ation. At the same time they have witnessed their fellow clerks across the border receiving much better treatment as to salanies, etc. The public demand efficient service in the postal départment, and we believe they are willing to pay for it. It is In the interest of the dominion as a whole that its public servants should be paid a living wage, Just what that | wage should be, Is a matter open to question. The reclassification of the federal service, carried out for the late Borden government by a Chicago firm of so-called experts, has met with condemnbtion on all sides. This finding is so unjustethat it cannot be regarded as final. Clearly; the mini- mum and maximum salaries paid to the postal clerks are in need of revi- sion. BUY CANADIAN GOODS. The Canadian Reconstruction As- sociation, in a -.receut pamphlet, declares that harmonious relations between employers and employees with mutual concentration upon quality and production are essentisf] with declining prices. Even greater stress than this should be laid upon the necessity for increased produc- tion, Leaders of industry and of labor in the United States are agreed Upon the necessity of "pro- duction in ever-increasing mea- sure." Samuel Gompers declares that "production is the great world problem of to-day." W. A. Apple- ton, secretar¥ of the English Fed- eration of Trade Unions, says: "Everything depends upon produc- tion. Standards of living cannot be raised, not can existence be main- tained unless mankind accepts this contention. Eloquence, rhetoric or legislative action, whether acting separately or collectively, cannot make the corn grow or build houses, or feed children or clothe humanity. Only working and thinking can pro- vide the things essential to life and comfort." Prosperous industries and pros- perous workers make prosperous communities. Canadians should give effective preference to Canadian goods over imported products. If the Cansdian public will patronize Canadiin industries as a national duty under. present difficult condi- tions the dangers of the price re- adjustment period will be reduced to & minimum and the increased de- will enable Canadian factories to produce at minimum unit cost and sell at the lowest possible prices. Industries abroad with resources far greater than those of most manufacturing establishments in Canada are looking to the dominion to absorb their surplus production. Meanwhile, Canadian industries are debarred from many markets abroad by "igh protection duties. It a substantial part of the iimited Canadian market is secured by out- side industries, the reduced demand -won't hear. mand for Canadian-made products |! result In Righer unit production costs lower output and reduced em- ployment in many Canadian fac- tories. Adequate tariff protection is vital for Canadian industries em- ploying Canadian labor. -- ' =~ | PUBLIC OPINION Paderewski And the Piano. (Interview in Paris, New York Herald) "I shall never touch a piano again. Not only the situation of my country makes me unwilling to continue my career as a pubiic entertainer, even as presenting ine highest form of art, but the shock of the repeated misfor- tune of my country has so affected my nervous system that I am unable to touch a pidno even for private sat- isfaction." Ne, A Good Principle. (Vancouver Province) For the fourth time in succession the position of chief of police of Vancouver has been filled by pro- motion. In nearly every case the officer had worked his way through all ranks in the service. r No mistake was made in the other appointments and there is Bo reason to suppose that the promotion of Inspector An. derson will be less fortunate. Panama Canal Paying Direct." (Philadelphia Ledger) The Panama Canal has finally be- gun to pay. During the last fiscal year the waterway earned a surplus over expenses of more than $2,000,- 000, with a total income of more than $8,000,000 in the handling or more than 2,500 commercial vessels, besides numerous naval units which passed from ocean to ocean. It is be lieved that the canal will soon pay interest on its original cost. At pre- sent the surplus is eaten up by an accumulated deficit in operating costs, It will require several years to wipe that out. The Three-Cent Paper. (Brantford Expositor) The three-cent newspaper is rap- idly becoming the rule, rather than the exception, both in Canada and the United States. The latest publi- cations to annouice an increase to the 3-cent rate are the St. Catharines Standard and the Niagara Review. It is most unfortunate, indeed, that, at a time when people are looking for lower pifces, the publishers ars com- pelled because of the increase in the cost of newsprint to advance the sub- scription rates of their newspapers. Not only was the price of newsprint increased $20 per'ton on October 1st (an increase siiice July 1st of 62.5 per cent.), but postal rates on-news- papers will advance on January 1st nex: #00 per cent. Taking Our Own Advices . (Woodstock Sentinel-Review) They are telling a story of a To- ronto judge who seldom missed an opportunity while on the bench of advising people to make their will $0 a8 to save annoyance and expense in the distribution of their property after death. In the course of time the judge himself died, and then it was discovered that he himself had made no will. He had been so busy giving good advice to others that he had neglected taking it himself, His neglect wag very human. So many people exhibit such zeal for regulat- ing the conduct of others that their own heeds are overlooked. Neverthe- less the fact that a man fails to take his own advice is not necessarily an evidence that it is mot good aflvice. Walt Mason THE POET PHILOSOPHER TIME PASSES, Full soon the blizzards will be pop- ping, and hanging show wreaths on our brows, and we'll be asked to do our shopping as early as the law al- lows. It seems no time since bells were ringing proclaiming Christmas peace once more, that happy time when Dad was bringing a ton of jim- cracks from the store. It seems no time since old Kris Kringle propel- led his flivver through the night; the echo of his sleighbells' jingle seems all around me as I write. And now we're facing Winter burly, and soon each sheet at which I glance will say, "Please do your shopping early, and give the weary clerks a chance." No doubt the children think the sea- son's have much like snails or turtles raced; but we old lads have sundry reasons for cussing Time's indecent haste. A summer's gone before we know it, an autumn smiles and then it's through, and e'en a highly moral poet is moved to language warm and blue. The sexton to his rope is eling- « ing, to ring in Christmas joy and cheer; and soon the old boy will be ringing some other bells--and we | The sky is gray; the wind is surly, more desolate the landscape grows; oh, let us do our shopping early, and give the sway- backed clerks repose. ~=~WALT MASON, BAZAAR WELL PATRONIZED Euchre Played Tuesday' Even~ ing--This Evening a Dance Is the Attraction. Tuesday, the second day of the | House of Providence, bazaar, found | the ladies putting forth additional efforts to meet the demands of the throngs that -have poured unintér- ruptedly through the city hall and Ontario hall eince the opening on | Monday evening. All who come away | are delighted with what they saw And are looking' forward to securing Possession of some of the numerous articles for which tickets are sold. On Tuesday, the city hall was filled with chairs for games of euchre that were greatly appreciated during thas evening. At one side dining tables were put in and excellent meals are served from 12 to 2 p.m. and from § to 7 p.m., at a very small cost. The | ladies in charge of the euchre games are in charge of Mrs. R. E. Thomp- son, who is assisted by Mrs. A, E. Smith, Mrs. John McGall, Miss A. | Doolan, Miss Madge Daley, Miss Lena Kehoe, Miss Coyle, Mrs. Chaftrand, Mrs. A. McConville, Mrs. P. Gratton, Mrs. D. Murphy, Mrs. M. Collins, Miss M. Shanahan. The dining room is in charge of Mrs. W. C. McDonald, and | Miss Gallagher, assisted by Mrs. Har- pell, Mrs. J. Murphy, Mrs. Thomp- | son, Mrs. Meagher, Mrs. Corrigan, Mrs. Bocking, Miss Flanagan, Mrs. J. Doyle and Mrs, Cousins. This evening a grand dance will be held in he city hall that is expeoted to be a particular attraction to the young people. Refreshments will be served throughout the dance and the music will be furnihsed by Salis- bury's orchestra. All who were priv- ileged to take part in Monday's dance were delighted with it. The constant increase in the pat- ronage of the bazaar is due mainly to | the object for which it is held, viz,, the House of Providence. Nickle put this before the gathering at the formal opening in a very con- vineing manner, and all persons of | generous impulses must feel that it Is a privilege 'to contribute toward the noble work of the good sisters of charity who have shown them the way by self-denial and life-long de- votion. This is something that calls for unstinted admiration. The bazaar is, therefore, entitled to the most generous patronage. ' Too much cannot be sald in praise of the ladies who have responded with their services, spending day after day and all of their evenings to | make the bazaar a success. No de- mands made upon their time and | energy are too exacting for them. | Rev. Mother Clement and her faith- | ful assistants appreciate the work of the ladies, RT SEDATE HTT Often Carry Marks in Germany. 3 (Exchange) "The police," declared Hong Kong | paper, with one of those fortunate misprints that give the joker oppor- tunity, "announce that dogs without | dollarg found wandering after ten o'clock in the evening are liable to be destroyed." : On which Punch makes an appro- priate comment: "We understand, however, that in China dogs are ai. most invariably provided with taels." Liquor amounting to the value of 3300000 was seized at Valleyfield, ue. hey SALT Purifies the Blood Consult our Samples of Xmag Greeting Cards Ask representative to call or Mayor EU I THREE Jil i TY (Em BIBBY'S Best for Less. Overcoat and the lowest prices in years at:-- . Bibby's Gloves Kingston's Only Cash and One- Price Clothing House--the Prices Revised Here are some of the finest Overcoats and Suits shown in this city--faultlessly designed and expertly tailored--offered at $25.00, $35.00 and $45.00 All new and correct models, Suit * Underwear EVERLASTIC READY ROOFING MADE BY THE BARRETT CO. IN 1 PLY, 2 PLY, 8 PLY We have an exceptionally fine price on this line, : BUNT'S vf HARDWARE, KING ST. PHONE 88S. L QUE chs EE LEER ARREARS RAT | Belleville Sweet Cider 60 cents per gallon Jas. REDDEN & Lo. Phones 20 and 990, After Seeing Low Prices. on Furs Heo Gourdier's BROCK STREET, ---------- I -- FARMS FOR SALE 119 acres, 8 miles from Kingston, on a leading road, new barn, with stables 30 by 40 feet--small dwelling, nearly new; about ¢5 acres now under cultivation; about 30 acres of valuable wood, chiefly maple. Price $4,000. 86 acres on the Bath Road: pleasant location on the Bay of Quinte; over 80 acres first class soll under cultivation; &o0od buildings. Price $6500, We have also a large list of farms of all sizes and prices. T. J. Lockhart Real Estate and Insurance KINGSTON, Ont. Phone 1036w or 17974, na Phone 292 BRITISH WHIG Job Dept. DL We sell Masoud's Pure Ice ALLAN MASO 848 Princess Streot. s ------ a -- FRUIT AND CANDY S---------- { Cream. : ttt ett regener +. Phone 904 w-- [tor Canadian-made products must . PURITY BRAND FREE RUNNING THE SAUT THAT SATISFIES-------- MADE IN CANADA ECG COAL ............$10.50 pez ion STOVE COAL .........$16.50 per ton NUT COAL........ .....$16.50 per ton PeaCoal .. .............$15.00 per ton : Carrying 50c, extra. PHONE 155. ALL SALES FOR CASH. Phome orders 0.0.0. SOWARDS COAL CO. S {Si Palniagaud Gralsicy Fenel Guards, Ba bord 5. Wire Work of ah faote.od by:-- PARTRIDGE & SON, © 63 King Street West. | Phone 380. Residence JAMES S. ROBINSON Nite 275 Bagot Street Robinson Bis' Old Stand G Hunter Ogilvie In real and Toronto Stock Exchanges. Dominion, Provincial and Munici pal Bonds for sale. Phones GENERAL BROKER daily commanication with Monte SERVES YOU RIGHT Food or drink, hot or cold -- when, where and as you like. We have a full line of GENUINE THERMOS BOTTLES and LUNCH KITS 281 KING STREET 568 & 1087 They make very acceptable SALT Christmas gifts. 9 AUTOMOBILE REPAIING , Chown's Drug Store special 3 Korg Carp a - y ; 185 Princess Bt., Phoebe 348. Phones: Shop 1039. Res. 15373. 378 BROCK TA Sea Salmon, Had- - Dominion Fish Co, That Suits The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad's Celebrated Scranton The Standard Anthracite The only Coal handled by Crawford Phone 9. Foot of Cveen B46. "It's a black business bul we treat you white."