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HOW VIRILE OPPOSITION STIRS UP TIIE SOMNOLENT WHITNEY GOVERNMENT Queen’s Park is waking up. This has nothing to do with the coming of spring, the bursting of the buds, and the building of little nests by little birds. It is merezy preliminâ€" ary to saying that some unparalleled change has come over the spirit of the dream in which the Ontario Leg- islature has passed the lest seven years of its existence. The landslide which wiped the Ross Government out of existence in 1905 left in the House a mere handful of Liberals who were so benumbed and dizzy after the hurricane that for some time there was excellent ex- cuse for their inactivity. years pas- sed, however, and still the little band to the Speakers’ left dreamed on â€" dreamed of some impossible miracle, ,which should lift them into power over the heads of a strong Govern- ment which grew stronger after the seven years, now, a private. member in politics, and yet the years went " Cranks” 0n Clothes The inevitable happened to the Government. Naturally inclined to be autocratic, it became more and more so as time passed, until auto- cracy was mistaken for anthoritj and acquiescence for agreement. 'A NEW VIM AND VIGOUR. Now something has happened, something has gone wrong with this state of aflairs, so highly agreeable to the Government. The elections of PAGE 12 H. Vinebergâ€"E Co: Limiiéd, Montreal. Canada Life Assurance Co THE SURPLUS earned, $1,- in the Company’s history of 65 years. A new record for surplus earnings was established four years ago and in each year since then all previous records have been surpassed. “I t pays to have a policy in The Canada Life.” ' growth and Strength in size was enjoyed in 1911 by the C anada. Life. 293,597, RECORD Sold with a guarantee by lads and guaranteed by “A Crank is a man who knows what he wantsâ€"and gets itg”. You’ll find a lot of “cranky” men wearing “Procress Brand” Clothin . O They don’t guess â€"â€" or take anyone’s word for quality. They have comparedâ€"tried onâ€"teste‘d. They know that “Progress Brand” Clothing gives them style, fit, wear, satisfaction, that they can’t get in any other make at the same price. It’s a good» thing to be a “Crank” on clothes. It enables you to dress betterâ€" and to save money. It also brings yOu eventually to wearing “Progress Brand”. 106 was the greatest last December did not have so much efiect on the relation between the two parties, so far as members went, but it injected into the Liberal ranks a new vim and vigour to which they had been total strangers for over half a decade. Moreover, the result placed at the Liberal helm a. new lea.- der, and under his guidance the little band woke up to a realization of what an opposition can be and do. The result of this has been both amusing and instructive, as the show man says. The Liberals, both in and out of the House, have been amused at the sight of the Government climbingl trees and trying to pull the trees up after them, and the Government it- self has been instructed in a lot of things it had managed to overlook in] the pleasant days gone by. “British institutions” have been better safe- guarded since the present Legislature opened than .they have been in the previous seven years, ‘and with a little more of the present system of judicious checks from the Opposition, the business of the Ontario Legisla- ture will be carried on like that of any other Parliamentary body. BORROWING THUNDER Let us look for a minute at the en. enthusiasm with which the Govern- l ment has adopted several of the 0p- position policies. One of the planks of Mr. Rowell’s election platform was the eight-hour day for miners. With General Agent LINDSAY for commendable enthusiasm Sir James Whitney at once introduced a bill es- tablishing such a day, following the lead of the Opposition leader, who also placed such a piece of legislation on the order paper. Things went swimmingly for a while; then the Premier did a volte face, and withâ€" drew his bill. Naturally, of course, that puts an end to the hope of the ‘miners for this session, at least. Another matter in which the Liber- als had showed great interest was tax reform. “Pooh'~ Pooh! Fudge! Tush!” remarked Sir James, loudly and fnequently. Petitions from Con- servative constituencies, advice from Conservative members, and Conserva- tive newspapers alike fell on deaf ears or rather on ears which were deaf at first. For latterly that mysterious in- fluence of which we spoke at first has got in its work, and the Gov- ernment has promised a commission to “look into". the Liberal proposals It is safe to assume that when said “pr oposals” have been “looked into” just long enough to make the lookâ€" ‘ ing appear convincing, something tangible will result, and to the Gov- ernment will be all the praise. PRESERVING BRITISH INSTI- TUTIONS. Take a little matter of House pro- cedure, not abig thing to be sure, but still interesting as showing how far a Government will go unless it is checked. It seems incredible, but for seven years now a private member of the Ontario Legislature has been able Ito get his bills before the House only I by arrangement with the Government‘ According to the rules of the House and of any similar body, certain days or a certain part of several days in each week; are set apart for the disâ€" cussion of private bills, During this time private bills have precedence. The way things have been working out, however. has been that the Gov- ernment business has had the call be- fore the bill of the private member, which accounts for the fact that we have heard so much about Mr. So-and- So getting permission from the Gov- ernment to introduce a bill. Any- where else such permission is not needed, and it will not he needed in Queen’s Park in future. There was a ipretty little spat over it the other Eday, and Mr. Rowell nailed things for ;keeps. PEEL VS. PEEL INTERESTING CASE NUMBER OF WITNESSES EXAMINED “British institutions" are getting another facer in the matter of the five mil-lion dollar vote for the devel- opment of NorthemOntario. At Wednesday’s session of the High Court of Justice presided over by Chancellor Boyd, the case of Peel vs. Peel was under consideration. This is an action by Charles Alfred Peel against his brother, John James Peel to try to declare John James Peel incapable of managing his own busi- ness. Chas. Peel’s father, the late Mark Peel, died 47 years ago without a will, and left 200 acres in the town- ship of Emily. Two tons (Charles Al- fred and John James) and two daughters (Maggie and Alice) were living at the time, and a division was made, Charles Alfred being satis- {idd with his shareâ€"$700. Thomas Middleton worked on the farm in 1880 and worked on shares until 1883, marrying Maggie Peel in 1881. She died and he afterwards married Alice Peel, his first wife’s sister. The grandfather died in 1884, making a will in 1883. The Uncle John Peel died in March 1911. J 01111 James Peel the defendant, lived with him. He now lives with Thomas Middleton. Chancellor Boyd here suggested that a settlement might be afiected by Thos. Middleton giving his word in court that neither Thomas Middle- ton nor any of his family (there be~ ing grown up sons) would try in any Way to get a portion of the proper- ty. The plaintifi and his counsels ad- journed and on their return I. E. Weldon announced that plaintifi was favorable. The defendant John Jamâ€" es Peel, his counsels, counsels for plaintiff and Chancellor BOyd retired, but on their return the examination proceeded with no mention as to whether or not any decision had been arrived at. The plaintiff said he did not visit his brother, John J am- es, or Thomas Middleton, and his wife (who is a sister of the plaintiff.) Plaintifi claims $776 from mother and brother for their support. Plaintiff was asked if he would get any of the property if a committee were. ap- pointed to manage his brother’s af- fairs, and he replied that he might, or that he might not. Mr. F. D. Moore, K 0., legal ad- viser for defendant, said defendant had a. very retentive memoty. He wad quite capable of giving instructions] to his legal adviser. Lately. he hasi shown more confidence in himself In this case the House is being IRIEI] EVERYTHING WITHUUI REUEF SARNIA, ONT., Feb. 5th, 1910. “I have been a sufferer for the past 25 years with Constipation, Indigestion and Catarrh of the Stomach. I tried many remedies and many doctor: but derived no benefit whatever. . LA: ucnvcu uu ucucu; Wu-..» 7 --. Finally. I read an advertisement_ of ‘Fruit-a-tives’. I decided to gwe ‘ Fruit-a-tives ’ a trial and found they did exactly what was c1 ' ed for them. 1L - A:-..;;.’ In, ulu \uM‘rVn J I! A.-. yvuâ€" '7 I have now taken ‘Pmit-a-tives some months and find that they :11 any _remedy that does me good. 3 J «unfit _n_f vâ€"-J --_, I have recommended ‘F to a great many of my fri cannot praise these fruit highly” PAUI compelled to vote a. lump. sum of five millions, to hand it over to an adâ€" ministrator who cannot possibly spend it all in one year, and who is not asked to specify in the smallest particular the varibus pxtposes for which the money is intended. Such a course has never been followed béfore either at Ottawa or Westminster. It will go through, in all probability, but it will not go through until the Opposition has had its say. One of the most highly cherished privileges of parliament under British rule has been the absolute control of expendi- ture, and in this case about the last thing the Pfirliament has is control. â€"Toronto Star. The medical witnesses for defendant‘ Drs. McCullough, Wood, White and Simpson, testified that, while defend- ant did not show any great amount or quality of brain power, still con- sidering his lack of education, they considered him an average specimen Of that class which have not had an education. In the opinion of these medical witnesses he was quite capa- ble of looking after his property, or, if things became too complicated he Hickingbotham, your druggust back (1 up hi the manufacturers of Salvia. the great hair grower, guarantees it a grow hair. Salvia destroys hair in ten days. Salvia destrOya dandrufi in ten days The roots of the hair are so nour- shed and fed that a new crop Of hair springs up. to the amazement and (19- light of the user. The hair is made parations, .Salvia is daintily paertum- soft and flufly. Like all American pre- ed. Lt is hard to find an actress who does not use'Salvia continually. Trouble, because it is the only mealcmc in the world that is made of fruit 'uices md valuable toniw. Hu ‘ people have been cured, as if by a miracle, by taking “Fruit-mam", the famous fruit medicine. than-formerly. More evidence along the same line was taken. At the morning session of the court former neighbors and others were ex- amined who testified that the defen- dant was always regarded as being unable to manage business aflairs or take any part in business on his own account. Two gasdical men, Drs. Mc- Alpine and Clarke, were examined at the morning session and said that in their estimation the defendant was incapable of engaging in business or of managing his own afiairs. Ladies of Society and influence use no other. The Ladies 01 Lindsay May Now Have Beauti ful Hair Higginbottam ‘ Has the Article and Guarantees it. to Grow Hair or Refund Your Money. Salvia is a non-sticky preparation, and is the ladieg gavorite. A large gey- érous bottle 50c. The Scobell Drug Co, Wgob. a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size, 25c. At dealers. or sent on receipt of price by Fruitâ€"«tins Limited, Ottawa. “an't-a-tives” is the only natural Ire for Constipation and Stomach rouble, because it is the only medicine l the world that is made of fruit 'nices id valuable tonics. Bud ‘ Until I took “Fruit-a-tives’“ LINDSAY POST. of my friends and I xfmit tablets too PAUL J. I ONES Fruit-a-tivcs’ res’ for tr: the would be able to select wise Loun‘ eel. R. J. McLaughlin, K. C., and I. E. Weldon for plaintifl, and G. W. Wat- son, K. 0., and F. D. Moore, K. C., for defendant. The hearing of the case of Peel vs. Peel was continued this morning at the sessibn of the High Court of J us- tice and a number of witnesses for the delence were examined. Among the witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Middleton, with whom the defendant, John James Peel, is now living. They said he was cautious in business matters, and consulted them‘ and others as to the best course to pursue. John H. Peel, 3. cousm, who lives in Ops, was next examined. He was present in Mr. Stewart's office when C. A. Peel was negotiating to buy J. J. Peel's farm. C. A. 'Peel asked John H. Peel to use his influence with J. J. Peel in order that C. A. Peel might get the farm as reasonable as possible. John H. Peel met C. A. Peel and told him that J. J. Peel would not sell because he (C. A. Peel) did not have the money (tome $1800). C. A. Pecl.then said that he wanted to get the farm instead of Thomas Middleton and his wife when J. J. Peel should die. Mrs. Elizabeth Graham, who lives near the family and has known them for tWenty-one years, said that she thought defendant was capable of managing his own business. ' Mr. Hugh Patton said he did not think there was any danger of him squandering any of his money or any- one getting any of it from him. G. W. Watson, K. C., counsel for defendant, said he had several other witnesses, but as their evidence was similar, he would not call them. As client had been examined for two days, he did not think it necessary to again call him. I. E. Weldon acted .'for plaintiff, and G. W. Watson, K. 0., Toronto, and F. D. Moore, K. 0., appeared for defendant. Mr. Thomas Stewart of the firm of Stewart O'Connor, rep- resented the omcial guardian in the case. CHANGES IN LIFE A story which conveys a good deal of the changes that have come about in farm life in recent years is told in the Indianapolis Star. A man who had left Indiana sixteen years ago returned recently to pay a visit to the old home, where his brother and family were living. He has been told that a trolley line now ran near the house and that the brother had ‘a telephone. On his arrival at Indianapolis, the visitor ’phoned from his hotel to his brother to ask what trolley car he should take to reach him. He was told to wait at his hotel. In .time his brother's son came for him in an automobile, and regaled him on the way with stories of his last year at Princeton. Arriving, he found a mod- ern house with hardwood floors. fur- nace heat, bathrooms and Oriental rugs. The chamber they assigned him was the room of one of the daught- ers, such a room as one will find in any woman’s college, with its ban- nersgnd other like gimâ€"cracks. On the living room table he noted a bridge score, and was told that the club met there the previous Thurs- day. His recollection of country so- cial function was confined to church socials and “platform" dances. The family had its daily newspa- pers, morning and evening. They at- tended the theatre frequently and with no hardship. In fact he and his farmer brother not only nadng an ample income from the old him. but educating his children in the best schools and enjoying every conven- ience known to the city dweller, ex- cept paved streets and the glare 41’ lights. SAM SHARPE AND It is known that for personal and family reasons Mr. Sharpe might not be adverse to such a change, in which event Dame Rumor has it that the Hon. W. McKenzie King, form- erly Minister of Labor in the late Laurier "Cabinet, will be the Liberal champion. Miss Jennie Duggau. cf Fenelon Falls, who has been visiting in Lind- say and Ops, returned home Saturday Woodville Advocate: Persistent ru- mors have been in circulation during the past two weeks both in Toronto and Ottawa at the early retirement from politics of Major Sam. Sharpe, M. P., the energetic young member of the House of Commons for North Ontario, and his acceptance of the Senior Judgeship of Ontario County which has been open} since the ‘ de- cease of His Honor the late Judge McCrimmon. THE JUDGESHIP ON THE FARM eiwtheJ. f:THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCZ :THE VICTORIA LOAN and SAVINGS COMP Notice is hereby given that a dividemi at the W seven per cent. per annum on the paid up Ciplal me this Company has been declared for the quarren ndgmfi; 3131:. 'and that the same Will be payable on and. m ’“ .' \ Jr Jinn" the first day of Aprit next, _at t_}_1_e_hea‘d 9m: Linden-f“ The stbck tra-nsfer bomk will be closed f. the 3lst proximo, ixzcfiusive. By order of the Board. Lindsay. March 25, 191-2 CAPITAL. ’- $10,000,000 REST, - THE SAVINGS BANK DEPA‘ 9; TMENT of The Canadian Bank of Commerce will receive Crisis; C: upwards, on which interest is allowed at Current {3125. T1” delay in withdrawing the whole or any portion of the crux. deposits are welcomed. ‘ “ ‘ f4 Accounts may be opened in the names of two or more perscgs ._.‘ operated by any one of the number or by the survivor. A 333;: age! of this kind saves expense in establishing the owner 3- j; of the mg after death, and is eSpecially useful when a man (@915 to pan-5.}: his wife, or for others depending upon him, in the :1 cut of his dean; OFFICE The HOME 01' ’ BEEN K5533 of CANADA 1x33333313' .3Ch } o o .' ' F. F. Loosemose. Plunge: 531x king ‘Britgintfitalich. h. . . R. H. Sher-t1, “ t co: as e on ta non rune .. Blackstock Branch } ° 5 ‘ R‘ H’ Coulson‘ chard Nestleton Sub-Branch. Open Monday. Wed nesd a? and Fran. 9 3' m. to 4 9'. 2n. Branches also at Cannington. Woodwino. Boavoflon. Pofiorlaw. Brechin. Sunderland and 1’0an TIE SWDARD BANK - 4 ‘C n 0‘ Saving’s Department. Ho B. BLACK, MW 1873 OF CANADA MONEY ORDERS FOR SMALL Safety, convenience and low cost unite to make: Money Orders issued by this Bank a most satisfaJoq way of sending small sums to any part of Canada. Under $5 . . . 3c. SlOto $30 . . . 10c. $5to$10...6c. $30:o$50...l§:. Drafts issued for larger amounts. Savings Bank Department at Every Branch. . . HOLMES, Manage? Linz’asay LINDSAY m; w" The young man who has read 3213." in :36 Gated to the subject: "HU‘VVIU -431 Iii-iiitwssif world,” Will have noted that the grease;0?}.w. laid on the habit of industry and the .:;;x]n1;;; ~ be ing. He is instructed that by 111‘;:11“.‘H~P no: earns, and by saving he builds upâ€"â€"1 “111 husiflfi“ only his resources but his character and‘ again? instinct as well. The first step toward> 'ih one the saving. habit is to start an {ICCUUHI “1 dollar at the bank. SIR EDMUND WALKER, C.V.O., LLD., D.C.L., 9:3; ALEXANDER LAIRD, GENERAL MANAcza Undivided Profits - faid up Capital BANK OF MONTREAL Dividend No. 3: INCORPORATED 1895 LINDSAY, FRIDAY JAMES Lm How to Get Along in $32,298.18? Ca) $1 p a! 413,009 15 000, .002 World DENY :eciPe Bends. kc ow E. c‘ 5 antest eating .eeting nday itin be B8