THURSDAY, NOV. 16, 1923. y -- THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG. ---- An Unusual Offer to the Men of Kingston We are introducing a new feature to our very extensive business, and want you to READ THIS ADVERTISEMENT CARE- FULLY. We Clothe You fiom Head to Foot FOR ONLY 25.50 or 29.50 NITH A COMPLETE OUTFIT. This Outfit will comprise ~ One Suit of Clothes One Shirt One Collar One Tie One Suit of Underwear One Pair of Sox One Pair of Boots One Cap At One Price ! THIS COUPON Entitles bearer to a complete outfit as advertised in The British Whig for 25.50 or 29.50 BRING THIS COUPON WITH YOU, MEN'S O'COATS We carry one of the biggest ranges of Men's Overcoats in the City from J $18.50 1 $35.00 A Special Sale of BOYS' WINTER OVERCOATS TC $9.95 In all sizes, . : : s Abramson 336 PRINCESS STREET | PHONE 1454w. | GAN NOT ESCAPE Who | No Chance for Murderer | Uses Poison. ! } | Science Has Made That Form of Kill i Ing a Lost Art, Unlike the Days of Old. | Ever since medieval times a silent ! but none the less determined war has been going on between the subtle art | of poisoning and the more subtle art of discovering and locating poisons In the human body. { In the old days fortunes awalted 'those who could prepare some concoe- tion that would remove people from this world without leaving traces of bow it was done., Polsoning, as un- derstood by a Catherine de Medici, was a grand art. Today it 1s a lost art, for sclence has practically won the long fight and is now able to discover and classify every known polson even | months after the victim has suc- |cumbed to its effects. | Within the last generation almost every kind of poison has come within, the scope of the ever-increasing expe- tience of medico-legal experts who bave been called to give evidence In Im- portant cases--from the hyoscyamine 'of the Crippen case to the arsenical fiypaper of the Seddon affair, | Arsenic, antimony, prussic acld, car bolic acid, oxalic acid, mercury, bella- donna, opium, heroin, morphla, calabar bean, croton seed, nitric acid, pyridine that most deadly polson found in mi- Rute quantities in dirty tobacco pipes --all have been traced, tabulated and chained by the patient, emotionless de- tective, Science. | So highly has the work of scientific detection been developed that the pres- ence of arsenic may be discovered even years after it has been taken. No more delicate testy in chemistry, and at the Same time no more infallible ones, can be used than theytests for arsenic and antimony. In the former poison the tests are so severe that one part in sixty millions car be revgaled. It Is to the Borgia that one must 80 to hear about the incredibly subtle poisons which could mot be detected, but the light of modern science proves that much which is credited to that family's knowledge of the art of pol- soning was really impossible of ac- complishment unless we concede-- which is just possible-""that they knew more about toxicology than do mod- | @rn savants. . r- ! There was one particular poison 'which the Borglas are credited with using which has remained a secret. It was tasteless, could kill the victim quickly or leisurely, as the poisoner willed, and it Yeft no trace discernible to the chemists of that time. | The lists of nobles and dignitaries of the church who died by this subtle means is believed to be formidable. It was used In two ways, powder and liquid, and its method of manifacture was related by an obscure scientist of the period. The powder form of the poison was White like flour, with a taste like | sugar. It was called Contarella. Its | composition was never known, but the | liquid Was prepared in the following way: A wild boar was caught, and to It { was administered a strong dose of ar- |senle. As soon as the poison began [to take effect the boar was hung up [by the heels. Convulsions came on, | and a froth, which ran from its jaws, | was collected In a silver dish and | then was transferred to a hottle which, | after some Contarella was added, was | hermetically sealed. This was kent for a certain time and the result was | the notorious poison. Certain it is that no poison known today Is secret. Chemistry and science | can provide the means of detection, and can often supply the antidote.-- Overseas Daily Mail, Important to Know. f! A fire had broken out in a factory | In the country, snd a young village constable was sent to make inquiries. After questioning the manager he asked to see the man who was re sponsible for the electric lights. 'The manager stated that the electric switches were under his control. Policeman--Then you are the man who lights up the electric affair} Manager--That is so. Policeman (excitedly) -- Now, be careful how you answer my next question, 'cos if it ain't satisfactory it will be used agalnst you as evidence. When you lighted the electric light last night where did you throw the match? - EE ------------------ Priceless Painting in Old Chest. An altar plece the center panel of which Is alleged to lave been painted da Vincl and the side a se-- 1 SOME NASTY nseors. || | bee 4 | "There are enany insects creeping, | That are man's most cruel foes, | Who'll attack him, waking, sleeping: | Why God made them no one knows." "If you look up the word 'Taran- tula' in the dictiomary, Teddy," said {Uncle Frank, "you will read the fol- {lowing rather amusing: description: 'a large spider whose bite was form- erly supposed to produce an irrestible mania for dancing.' Just ge: bitten dancing part of the business. 'Jazz will not be in it, Teddy, and you may die dancing. It will be dancing with {paln, however, and I honestly do not jrecommend you to try it. I always gave the nasty things as wide a berth as I could. I do not lke creepy- erawly things at all-and I could never understand anyone liking them. I bad a friend once who had a pet tarantula. He kept it under a finger bowl on his sideboard and it was al- ways allowed to run around on his dining table. He used '0 ca'ch flies and feed them to #t with his fingers. Once tha¢"Bpider fiend escaped and J absolutely refused to stay the night in my friend's bungalow. I had no relish for finding dt in my bed for instance. The bite causes intense pain and is frequently fatal. They are horrible fat hairy things and they can move as quick as lightning. I Was nearly bitten several times by them. One Sunday morning I was Iving half asleep in bed when old Silvanaigom came in with my early tea. "Master," he said, "let your hand fall on the bed." One never stops to ask reasons in foreign lands, and I let my hand drop on the bed from where it was leaning on the wall. Then I looked to see the rea- son. There was a huge tarantula spider just above where my hand had been, Old Silvanaigom then made very sure of his aim and hit it with a stick. If he had missed he would bave had the spider after him. One seldom gets in a second shot although I once did in New Guinea. I never realized how quick a spider couid move unt then, The Charming Centipede. "Then there is the centipede, Teddy, and I can assure you that he can make you jazz and shimmy too. [ was bitten by one on the forehead, and it never starts to rain after a dry spell that.T do not know about it. One sees plenty of them after the first rain. They are about four to six inches long and are a reddish brown in color. They can jab those nippers in to come effect, let me tell you. They have not got hundred legs as the name suggests but the nippers make up for several thous- and. They are horrid things and if you happen to get one in the sleeve of your coat, the leg of your trousers or in the rim of your hat at any time, you will certainly not forget the cen- jlipede. They only come into the bungalow after a first rain. They are often to be found in a' bunch of bananas, where I think they go to catch other insects. The "tarantula also has a way of getting up a banana or plantation tree at times. The Scorpion Uses His Tail. "There are quite a number of scor- pions one can get too wall acquainted with, and the tarantula is not the ¢nly dancing master, Teddy, by & long way. I can Buarantee a scor- pion to' put his tail over his head and give you a lesson in dancing that you will remember. Black and greenish scorpions are often concealed be- Ar i es GASSED OVERSEAS SHELL SHOCKED and RHEUMATISM Mr. F. M. Blaquiere, Morinville, Alta., writes:-- "After three years service overseas I returned to Canada almost a complete wreck. I had been gassed, and was suffering from shell shock and rheumatism, and was so nervous I could not sleep at night. I tried many medicines and doctors, but none of them did me any good for any length of time. I got so bad, in the Fall of 1919, my hands were so shaky I could scarcely hold anything, and it sgemed as if I had a steel band pressing on my head. The least ex- citement would almost drive 'me into fits, and my whole system seemed to be in disorder. I had cramps in my legs nearly every night, and hot and J cold chills running up and down my back nearly all the time. One day I to try Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills, and after I had taken six boxes I began to feel better. I kept on using them and after a while I was completely relieved." by one and you will understand the | [ | | SIL TN Ce in beautiful nniversary Packages ASSET of 1847 Rogers Bros. Silverplate always shows good taste and good sense of value. In attractive velvet-lined gift boxes and chests, this fine silverplate makes an ideal Anniversary Gift. .It is the more appropriate, because this year marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of silverware that bears the quality date--1847. Every one_who receives this distinctive Anniversary Silverplate or selects it for her own use lays the foundation for a complete table service in harmony. Each new piece in the same pattern adds to the value of the others. The fancy serving pieces--berry spoon, pie knife or cold 'meat fork--con- tribute that little touch so necessary in cor- rect table settings. - Your dealer has "1847 Rogers Bros." or can get it for you. MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. Liurren, HAMILTON, ONT, Canadians and sold by lead- Made in Canada re throughout the Dominion. ing Canadian dea The Family Plate for Seventy-five Years 1847 ROGERS BRO S. VERPLATE Sold by neath a stone, and if you happen to be the one who has to pick up that stone, then over comes the tail and the dance begins. They have some- thing of the look of a lobster only the tail curls up into a ba¥b. There are small scorpions, who have a turn for scholarly attainments, for you wail often come across them in books. They can hurt, too, although they are small. When a scorpion is injured, he will often turn his dagger on him- self and commit suicide. They are great boys to fight and when insects fight there is no quarter given, more often than not both die. -- The Lady Mosquito is Dangerous. "The mosquito does pot hurt | much, Teddy, but the female mosqui- | to carries the malaria germ, which makes the lives of so many a burdén in tropical lands. Numbers die every year from fever, and those who lve have to take big doses of qui- nine, which is the only known | remedy, and not very pleasant one | either. There are sonie mosquitoes here, but they do not carry the ma- larial germ. Be thankful for that." Tomorrow's story is about a but- terfly and an interesting spider. -- Notes From Bongard's Noy. 15.--Quarterly sacramental service will be held at Bongard's church on Sunday nex:. Rev. J. J. Weller, Picton, will take charge, assisted by Rev. Mr. Bruth- en. Mr. and Mrs. R. Harrison, ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. J. Allan n and small daughter, were guests at B. E. Harrison's, Picton, on Sunday. Mr. Thos, Bonigard and daughter spent the week-end In Picton. . J. Wilkinson has purchased the farm property of the late P. C. Dar- id. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gilmore and Mr. and Mrs. Ward of Picton, wera ConadasWhteris Cold Stanfield's U; inkable Underwear is soft, w ay id le my to buy. Made in combinations and two- piece suits, in full length, knee and elbow length, and sleeveless cris STANRELDS Combinations and Guy" 1 Eve aii ND EFRWEAR For sample book, showing weights and textures, write STANFIELD'S; LIMITED, TRURO 21.3, Cost of Living in Austria. Sir Joseph Ward to Quit. ; Manchester, Nov. 16.--A staff cor ellington, New Zealand, Nov. 16.--Sir Joseph Ward, former prime respo jenna ¥ miniister of New Zealand, who hes dent. in. V! wires tha Guardian that since September 15th been laid aside from public duties for some time owing to ill health, Sunday last, Borg 10 ME. 8nd Mis. |), 'gecided got to oo candidate " 8. & daughter. In the general election to be 'heid Fire Totally Destrors F 'ion December 9th. His health has Renfrew, Nov. 16 Ty. ay | BTeatly improved, but he feels that morning totally "destroyed hu > he is not strong enough yet to ro. manufacturing building of the M. J, ume strenuous public activities. O'Brien, Limited, Stock enough to carry on until the factory is rebuilt, which it is the callers at Mrs. J, D. Bongard's on the cost of living in Austria has dropped fourteen er cent., althougn living means a reduction in state Xe penditure for civil servants of sixty billion kronen a month. ¢ : RSE E * ; i 4 | F te} i 8 i