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has It, in . the works of his pen. andin the printed records of his ad- dresses, valuable contributions to the Kterature of the times. On the poli- tical' platform, for which he was bountifully # equipped, 'he was a match for any man, and more than a match for most men. In the social func tions of the day he was an attrae- tive and dignified figure. In the chronicles of civic and parBamentary proceedings he survives in some of the choicest and most eloquent themes. The Ross government has been con- demned in bitter and forceful lan- guage and it went to defeat amid scenes and incidents that the liberals regretted. But the man who accept- ed the verdict of the people uncom- plainingly, who served them so long and faithfully, was at heart, and in [Peron heroic, courageous, amiable, t land seli.sacrificing. He leaves * behind Hm a name and & character which m= ited i isias ia hree months pro ra! Er oe Cohan dest REPRES n. WTORONTO R ENTATIVE £26 Firth Ave. Managur. Tribune MBidg. Munager. }raun a, Northrup, sasadvs . Rn Norttrup, his countrymen must revere. TURNING BACK THE TIDE The member for Edmonton, . Alta, in the Commons, has brought out some of the facts with regard to our Smmigration, and the manners 'in which Canada is being imposed upon with undesirables. The Minister of ; the Interior deportations, from various pdints fin LATE SIR GEORGE Ww. ROSS A really great man has passed from view jn the death;of Sic George Ross. He was a devoted and loyal Canadian, having imbibed from his Scotch parents love of king, and coun- try end kindred that was always in evidence wad conthnued until the end. The Scotch lad that has proper bringing up, that has been carerully and correctly trained at home, "is bound to make his mark in any trade, . profession. or calling. Sir George Ross was simply a type of the men who ave found in the pub- Ne, commerdial, professional and in dustrial life of Canada. Many of them are Sn high places, and places of trust and hounor. The Whig's tribute is a personal one. Its editor 'began his study of the man when he became the mims- ter of education in Ontario, a real educational leader, wfith plans and ambitions that he carried out in lat- er years to the!very great advantage of the province. He had began his career modestly enought. He had o "spletdid' vducation to start with, an education thut he made use of and broadened and liberalized as one of his progressive instinct was bound to do. He.had, distinguished Wimself in journalism, having edited several weekly papers in the west, and form- od friendships and gained exper- ences - that Lelped materially dn the building of his reputation. ' He has 'told, in his autobiography, how he became © enamored of public life, how he . got his inspiration in politics, how he was elected to' par- ligmeut, and how he served in the pethod during which he acted as reo- presentative of West Middlesex in the House of Commons. All this is very ' interesting and very illumina- caalaa 4 Ras e filled his new office fin Ontario very ably, and filled it to the exp of the Sir Oliver Mowat appraised his worth vorrectly , when he installed him fin the chair which Hon. Adam Crooks bad occupied with so much distine- tion. Sir George's long service asa teacher and Inspector of Schools 4en- abled lm to at once enter upon the performance of his duties, and dur- ing the - sjxteen years in which he was the head of ' the Education De- pariment be was constantly in, evi- dence as ia scholarly, 'reasonable and chetgetic minister, He was not a 'figure head, but a worker, and = one who it. to. the solution of his the tact and modera- tion which "made him so popular. The fluctuations of political for- tune afiected him ! as they. affect all public men and political leaders soon- or later, ;} He served under Mowat 1 Ir higt a ctation hol iis i : has reported that the the domlini in four years, and at ; considerable expense, numbered 4,577, aud the rejections at ocean ports, in the same time, numbered 5,560." During three of these years the cop- scrvatives have been in power, and one recalls the rumpus they made in the commons over the 'waste of mon: ey upon the immigrants, the number, rather than the quality, of whom countéd with 'some of the agencies. These critics let it be known that they knew just what was wanted and what should be done, and yet, in less than four years, about 10,000 per- sons have had to be turned back, half of them; on landing and the other Thali after they had escaped from quarantine and settled down and became a burden upon the coun- try. The chief medical officer, in' a re cent, address, pointed vat that it was difficult to detect 'the diseased and undesirables by a hurried in- spection, and during the landing' of about 6,000 per day, during the sum- mer months, at Quebec. Why should the' examiners not be busy at the point of embarkation in England ? Why should not some of the experts cross the ocean with the immi- grants and spot' and tie them up long before they reached this coun- try? The whole system wants look- ing into, and at once. -------------- NET WORK OF RAIWAYS The legislature of Ontanio, in 1918, passed an act which authorlized "the municipalities to combine and build electric roads on a plan similar to that for the distiibution of power, under the Hydro-Electric Commis: sion, ' This legislation seems to have been somewhat in advance of the times inasmuch as it was not acted upon until this year. Only recently several western councils were interest ed in a scheme which was conceived by Mr. Lyons, of 'Guelph. It Ss to connect a number of coun ties by, radial railways, these rail- ways touching various villages' and towns, bringing them into the closest communion, and at the same 'ime opening (up and developing very fer tile aguicultural districts. The we sult will be the cheapering of trans- portataon, which is one of the things the people must have in looking for a reduction in the cost of living. In the promotion of this scheme com- mendable progress has been' made. The Guelph men who are behind the movement, have had experience in municipal enterprise; and they have a most abounding faith in the. success of their scheme. A meeting bas been held at Guelph of interested persons, Some of these travelled from as far east as St. Catharines. They all re- presented the area which has been called "the garden of Canada," though tbe land embraced within it is not superior to that in the north- orn territory which is to be tapped by the racial railways. These schemes, in their enlargement, takes {ithe. The Hydro-Electric Com- mission's plans were not developed in a day. Tudeed, they are still bmg developed. And so .it will take time in which to elaborate the plans that will invite support on this new elec: tric systeni, that will command the approval of the federal government, aud get from it a grant to the ex- tent of $6,400 a mile. Evéntually the proviope will be covered by a vet-work of electric roads. Nothing is surer. It may be a while before the east 9s served in this way. The. first requirement is power, and that' has got yet been 'secured or even i guaranteed. Kingston was not very strongly re- ; presented at the Social Congress is Ottawa, (and so it' can hardly be ex: pected to get much of an uplift from t ings of the Congress. 'The 5 : of the Social Reform Loague Parlament Act, and resuscitate | gratitude," murmurs, Sir : EDITORIAL NOTES, . Mr, Evanturel is banging about the legislature, and in no hurry to re sign. 'He is credited with a desire to get all he can of the sessional indem- nity. Time he went to work und earn- th his living. Fhe Hberal editors; in Toronto, have been banqueting Mr. Rowell. and tell- ing him what they think of his politi- cal leadership. His handling of the Evanturel case was especially lauded. Rowell's all right, and do not for get it. An epidemic of typhoid fever pre vails at St. John's, Que. 'There are two infallible remedies--pure water or sanitation, and typhoid vaccination. Dr. Leeshman has a serum that, inject- ed into the blood, preserves the body from disease. Which is the more rea- sonable and surest of success ? J. W. Johnson, M.P.P., suggests that the bank deposits be taxed: The banks won't care. They may make the usual kick, but they will submit and take the tax out of the deposi tors. [t's the common people who pay the piper in any case, and Mr. John: son has probably discovered this. am-------- Canada came back at the London market too quickly, and so Wer loans, aggregating several millions, _ are hanging five. The lesson is obvious. If the world owes every man a liv. ing, the millionaires must be preferred creditors. The fable of the hare and the tor- toise Indicates that perseverance cops the gate receipts, The average man's idea of being un- selfish is tofet some other fellow have something he doesn't want. Her Concession. No doubt her dress, cut very low, Would seem to be just built for show. Our modesty, she would not shock it, So round her neck she wears a locket. Wayside Gossip. One's credit may be the best, but it is not wise on his part to be borrowing too ireely, on the promise developments. dismissed in Montreal because he thas a relative who is a liberal organizer, and Hon. Mr, Nanton thought the as sociation might burden or affect the public official in the performance of his duty. Straining a point surely mn order to show partizan displeasure. Sir Thomas Shaughnessy denies that he is a candidate for office; even that of the High Commissioner of Canada at $30,000 a year. Canada has poth- ing bigger to offer Sir Thomas. than "hich he has--the presidency of railway at the that the world's world's highest salary. greatest More and more is coming out with regard to the Guletius-Lynch-Staun- ton report on the National Transcon- tinental railway. Its statements are not only rash and inaccurate, but they are founded on testimony that has not been taken, as required, un- der oath. It is a campaign document purely, was intended to discredit the liberal railway commission, and cost $63,000. Talk about your scandals! of future PUBLIC OPINION Lusing His Head Ottawa Free Press They do say that Ontario's new government house will cost about a million dollars. Old Man Ontario i indeed getting reckless. Speaks to the Point, Montreal Star, Sir Edward Grey 1s not a specta- cular - foreign minister Kke Palmers ton, but. he hus a valuable habit , of doing the right thing in the least ob- trugive way. What is a Piffle? Toronto Mall The latest scare, featuring the pro- bability of a war, in the near fu- ture, between Russia and Germany, may be' confidently classed as "pii- fle." A Desperate Man. London Citizen. This last desperate move in the campaign, the amendment of the Army Bill, (is intended not merely to wreck home rule, but to nullify the the House of Lords as a dominant poli- tical force. Hard on Laborer Montreal Telegraph Ii Mr. Crothers® attitude represents that of 'bis other colleagues in the cabinet towards labor, then labor now has a plain intimation that §t may expect nothing from "dyed-in- the-wool" taifes. Warned Against Tea Montreal Mail The Board of Education of England has issued an appeal warning the people against drinkfing tea. "That's Thomas Lipton, who is trying to hold Bri- tains end up in internatfonal sport. .The Vote Changes Not Toronto Globe. Arthur Hawkes says that in five years from now it will be recog all over Canada that the economic condition of the tillers of the schl is the unalterable dominant cor - tion in our social and political pros- petity. Some of us knew that so long ago as 1911. ston Event s YEARS AGO. * fs | An inland revenue officer has beet { 1 heard a feller say a kind of Say, Dusty, terday de age is developin' artistic idleness. Deéy'll have to admit dat we're de ploneers in dis interestin' field. yes- The Answer Was Right. A stranger in_New York stopped a newsboy in_ City Hall park and sald, "TJ give you half -a dollar if you'll direct me 'to the Chemical National Bank." "All right," said the boy, along," and he led him across the park and pointed out the bank to him The man. paid him. the marking: "That was half ily earned, son." "Sure," said the boy, "but you mustn't forget that bank di- rectors is paid Sig New York "come money, re a dollar eas- wages in On the 17th. A darky woman was looking out of a window at St. Patrick's Day The window came down on her and nearly choked her to death. When they got her out, they asked why she didn't holler. She said: "No, sir. If T had hollered, would have thought i them. I'd rather die first. neck dem Irish was cheering Teo any of This Kind. "That's a strange pair of scales you have there. I suppose they are of the Ambuscade kind?" "Ambuscade? What is that?" "Why, weight, were." they lie in Patriotism on the Railroad. "What's the next station, asked the nervous passenger It's called 'Old Glory, "But why is it called 'Old Glory?" "It's a flag statio: conduce ma'am." Goud Onc-third. Aunt (reprovingly )--Willie, it that you are such a bad boy all time? Willi I the time ain't I'm asleep part Well Fixed, Though. One doesn't have to be a particularly sharp to cut a figure in society Just About Then. does the fréquently, When "Well, moon; it honeymoon like the ends after the last quarter is end?" other reaclred A Seft Amswer. Hub--I wonder where .the coming from for that yours? Wife--PFrom the mint. I hope, dear. I'd be sorgy to think that vou were a ounterfeiter. money is new gown eof SATURDAY, MARCH SEVENTH The Hon. A. G. Mackay, Provincial Treasurer of Alberta and formerly leader of the Libera! party in Ontario, observes his fifty-fourth birthday to-day. " He was for many Years a promin. ent citizen that he was & | schoolmaster. % Interest. There are "mine oficors and forty five + non-commissioned flicers taking long courses in the Royal School gf Gun- sociation, nery. Toadies of Orphans! Home acknow- lodge a legacy of $100 from the late [Government Mrs. Isaac Noble. Mr. Thompson, collector of taxes, is after eighty young men who have ne- gleeted to pay their statute labor tax. at Gibson's. can be secured. An address from him rg , tal hutton or Tate boots, Removal sale men's $4.50 gun me- $3.25. Dut- ed in politics and an officer of the local reform as- entered the Ontario En. 'eleven years ago and just evare me. ution of the Ross ment of crown lands. Two vears {ater he was selected to lead the op- position, resigning in 19811 in order !o remove to Edmonton. where he now profession. Soon ion racine Na risen bi e on- Alberta Legisiature tered the and now Premier LS parade, Coal that smite, Neckwear Sale , | 50¢ and T3e Silk Ties for 25¢ Tublar Ties, ete., all new shapes, new col- orings, American new designs. Trouser Sale $4.00 and $4.50 Hand-tail- ored Trousers for $2 es 32 to 44. Suit Sale $16.50 and $18.00 Suits for $12.50, tic Tweeds, English and Domes- Rich and Greys; sizes 34 to 44. Browns 'New Hats Special $2.00 Sacksville Hats, flat crowns, ete., a genuine $2.50 hat for $2.00. English new turn-down rim, -- New Shoe Styles We are now ready to show you the smartest shoe styles in the best $4.00 and $5.00 shoes made. Just Wright, $5.00 Keen Cut, £4.00. 75. Siz- Soff BYS Kingston's One Pricé Clothing Store Society Brand and Semi-Ready $16.50, S18 00 and $20.00 es Sind Overcoats for, i Better Coal Coal Bills That is why it pays to order P. WALSH 88-57 Barrack Stress |Farms For Sale nae Joligwing 1a a partial lst of rms we have for sale In Kingston district: Acres Price B80 . ive ol emtras mew oon $1800 MMO mes wou sveicns 150 wy BOO tue Mins sas ona mais gone 105 HO nos nae ane hos, wetted JOO [0 mee Bee mae Foe ney 190 svi nue Bes soa iv aml Bie 100 130 cae ey Bee Mas 8 wTelie 188 fre mes om' Slee' mora ante 120 «ote to 10 sen SY) Bate 165 IIB Loo mom Wow Wow oa men 150 100 o.v cov May Maw Juv me TOD io mes nov Few mew Wes B00 25 no wre mens res 10/000 For further inlormation apply te BB ae ans vintomin shina . a : Bes gee Biers Woe zee er S500 vo io oe $8500 Fae isgw ie walle Wiaw Mes Sea em nme Were Teen ete cam gel eee Mes Low Mes Hes ves Bek yon Wan! Mes SER hae ae iateley Com mae Vem Wem sea JE Pome amet es sammie ey. Bre ne WWE ae eee ee Sale price CHILDREN'S SHOES AT 99c Dongola and Box Kip, button aud laced, all +* sizes in the lot, regu- lar $1.2 20 and $1.50. ales a 990 H. J ENNINGS,