The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

- -- -- : ASQUITH AND HALDANE NAMED MEMBERS OF CORRUPT PLOT, Names Women Bondage & Sald Germans Haye 47,000 of English 'Men and Whom They Hold in Through Fear of Exposure, Londost, May 31.--Noel Pember- ton-Billings, member of Parliauent for East Hertfordshire, and pub- lisher of the mewWspaper Vighanle, opening his defence én his in Bow street police court yesterday on the «charge of libeling Maud Allen, dancer, and J. T. Grein, man- ager of the Independent Theatre, calied Mrs, Villiers Stewart to prove the existence of a book which Pen berton-Billings alleged had been prepared . by German secret agents, containing the names of 47,000 British persons sald to be addicted to vice and held in bondage to Ger- many through fear of exposure, Mrs. Stewart, under =xamination by Mr. Pemberton4Billings, said the book which she had seen, but which was not produced, contained the names of ex-Premier Asquith and Mrs. 'Asquithy, Viscount Hakiane, former Secretary for War, and Jus tice Darling, who is trying Lhe case against Pemberton<Billings. : Capt. Spencer, another witness, sald he would only give the names of those who had been approached and had © succumbé&l to. German temptation. He had placed the in- formation before the Foreign Ofice, the War Office and the Admiralty. "There wias (great political pres- sure brought to bear," said the wit- mess, "and I was {pid that if it were published # would undermine the whole fabric of the Government. I BA A PH God Be With Our Boys To-Night Nocturne in F Major ir = then took if to the political ana- chine." ; > Fried to Suppress Ii. Capt. Spencer declared that pres- sure had been brought to bear to suppress fhe matter io September last, when "a political crisis was on and they were trying to bring As- quith back to power." Mr. Pemberton-Billing that his object in calling evidence as to the existence of the Book of Names was to prove the existence of the "eult'* réferred to in the alleged libel, and its political ificance, Continuing his testimony Capt. Spencer, who was a member of the International Gendarmerie in Albania hefore the war and aide-de-camp to Pripee William of Weld, and is now a member of the Royal Air Forces, said he wrote the article which con- tained the alleged libel and which was based on a letter from Marie Corelli, the novelist." Last September he had heard of a camarnilla in finan- cial circles, whose object was to get Asquith back in power and make a German peace, explained ¢ Attack on Miss Allan, Th chse arose out of the publica tion in Mr. -Pemberton-Billing's pa- per, Vigilante, of an attack on Miss Allan such as it was unworthy of any man to make upon a woman, accord- ing to the prosecution. The meaging of the passage com- plained of fvas that there was some connection between pameless vice 4 the The explanation of this reference] was discovered in an article in the wreviou te of the paper, in which Hhels were directed classes of people, not exes he very highest in the land. The writer said that there had heen many persons who had been pre- vanted from puiting their full strength into the war hy corruption and blackmail and the fear of expos- ure; and that there were reasons for supposing that the Germans were ma- king use of the most productive and tho cheapest methods. More than a 'housand pages of the book were filled with the names men- tioned by German agents: in their reports, including the names of 47,- 000 Englishmen and women. Seer---- Secrets Threatened, Theéntthere was the suggestion that the most sacred secrets of State were threatened. It also declared that German agents, by certain lason, could obtain information as to the disposition of the fleet, and that "the thought that 47,000 Englishmen and women were held in enemy bondage through fear calls all clean spirits to mortal combat." Mand Alan figured in the affair for the reason that she had been engaged to play the part of Salome, in a play called Salome, originally written by the late Oscar Wilde, play, which included a dance, was to be put on at the Independ@nt The- atre under J. T. Grein's manage- ment, all 2d alleged against whole and the performances at the Inde- pendent Theatre. This was made clearer by a cryptic reference sug-| gesting that , if Scotland Yard were; to seize a list of the members sub-| scribing to the Independent Theatre, | there was "no doubt they would se- cure the names of several thousands of the 47,000." Sale 0 When a man cepends upon the school of experience for his educa- tion, he gets very thorough what The learns, but at the same time he is re- quired to learn a great deal that he would rather no know. If you expect but lttle van are liable not to ¢ry over disappointment, n. To-day and every one a winner. 90 cents for 10-inch, double-sided One Day in June Campbell-Burr I'm Sorry | Made You Cry Burr 18462 Three Wonderful Letters from Home Daddy Mine The Goose Step Charles Fa 18461 Elizabeth Spencer Murray Johnson When We've Wound Up the Watch 17743 on the Rhine Johnson and Cho. $1.50 for 12-inch, double-sided Forget-Me-Not Waltz or e McKee's Orchestra 35639 Felicia Waltz Sergeant Markels' Orchestra 12-inch Purple Seal Record The Laddies Who Fought and Won Two Beautiful Red Seals (Piano) John McCormack Ignace Jan Paderewski er 70117 arry Laud 64773 74545 Ask to hear them at any "His Master's Voice" dealer Write for free copy of ol pedia, listing over 9000 620 Musical Encyclo- "His Mts Voice' Records. Berliner Gram-o-phone Co. MONTREAL : Lenoir Street "His Master's Voice" Kingston Dealers ~~ ¥. W. COATES, 158 Princess Streot. LIMITED MAHOOD BROS, 113-115 Princess Street. 7. F. HARRISON CO., Limited. 229-237 Princess St. There are no others! You cannot ~~ Don't Forget - except at the above " purchase these new "His Master's Voice" Rocords - dealers 827.4 Remember--There are no others! i { The] crops, but is hindering farmers get- { a From The | Countryside} HOLLEFORD. May 30.--Buyers have: been through securing horses for ship- | ment. Schoot is closed to-day, as! Miss Reynolds, the teacher, was call- ed to her father's bedside, he being wery ill. J. J. O'Reilly has erected | a windmill. GG. T. Babcock and daughter, Jessie, spent Sunday at'! Belleville. "Mr. and Mrs. E. Donnell and son, Orla, Kepler, at A. J. Red- mond's; Miss Susie (Whan, Pleasant Valley, spent Sunday at 8. Martin's. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, Hartington, a4} J. Babcock's., Mrs. J. Deline is home after spending a month in the city. KEPLER, May 29.--The recent rains have greatly improved the hay and grain ting their planting dofie. A number from here attended the Sunday school convention at Collins Bay lust week. The Red Cross workers met to-day at Mrs. E. P, Lawson's, A. Kavanner has returned from Kings- ton, where he has been receiving medical treatment, and is very much improved in health, W, Orser and family spent Sunday with friends at Wilmuor. Clayton Lindsay, Syden- han; has been visiting friends here before leaving for Petawawa camp. McBride, F. Johnston and! Dr. Knapp, all of Kingston, and former Kepler boys, paid their friends here a flying visit recently, B. Clark and family, Kingston, spent the week-end at A. Kavanner's. Mrs. W, Cordukes, Elginburg, is spending a few days at H. E. Johnston's. NEWS FROM THE DISTRIOY Clipped From the Whig's Many "Bright Exchanges, Richard Ringer, caretaker of Ke Picton post office, has been obliged to resign owing to failing health. On Mhursday Mrs. (Rev.) Swayne was the recipient of 'a well filled purse and address by the ladies of Athens and Oak Leaf IW.A's, Dr. G. J. and Mrs. White, Chicago, have returned to Picton and are oc- cupying their summer Tesidence, 'Lilac Lodge," overlopking the bay. Mrs. J. M. Whealan, who spent the winter months in Wallace, Idaho, ar- rived at Deseronto on Wednesday to spend the summer with 'her parents The subscriptions reported to the Y. M. IC. A. Red Triangle Fund fou Prince Edward County amount to $802.50 'Prince (Edward's objeclive was $1,000. - Mrs. J. E. Scott, Smith's Falls, has received the sad news that her brother, Capt. KE. J. Glasgow, of the 151th Dattalion, was killed in action on May 9th. Mr. and Mrs. James Macdonald, Smith's Falls, have received word from their son, Capt. J. H/ Maedon- ald, that he had been idgd manager of a hospital in Englay Jeannette Sampson and Margaret Nalin, Deseronto, receflly passed at Kingston the full examination known as the "qualifying examination fon the outside civil gervice." Following an illness extending over a period of two weeks, Harvey Miller, one of Brockville's most respected citizens, passed away in St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, on Thursday at the age ol seventy-five yéars, In "the Baptist church, Falls on Monday the marriage was quietly solemnized of Miss Elizabeth voughton, and Ernest Charles Eld- ridge, both of Smith's Falls. Donald M. Reid, only son of late M. J. Reid, Brockville, met an acci- dental death in Pembroke on Thurs day afternoon. He was accompany: ing an ¥utomobile on an elevator when the mishap occurred. The marriage took place in To- ronto on May 15th of Miss Susan B. Tennant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Tennant, Toronto, former- ly of Pembroke, to Bmdr. Christo- pher F, Kelly. The death took place on Thursday of Mrs. Alice Rice, of Breeckville. She was In her fity-third year and was born at Jasper, a daughter of the late Willlam Driver. Her husband, George Rice, predeceased 'her by nine years. She leaves a [amily of six children. The Woman's Auxiliary of St John's Church, Smith's Falls, was re- presented Whitsunday when the W, A. memorial to their late president, Mrs. Bliss, was presented and dedi- cated, The memorial is a large and beautifully engraved brass alms basin with an appropriate inscription. Smith's Defendant Wins Suit for Damages. Picton, May 31.--An interesting case in connection with the sale of a» horse was heard before Judge Der- oche on Thursday. Suit was entered by (Mr. Smith, a veterinary surgeon of Wellington, who claimed damages from Oscar Parks, Sophiasburg for breach of warranty. It appears timat SmiR bought a horse from Parks. Smith was not satisfied and return z Canada's 1 Registration ' Its Purpose and Application ANADA faces the gravest crisis in her -- - These conditions point to the necessity of history. Four years of war have taken from the Dominion a heavy toll in talent and -------- labor, yet despite the shortage of man power, our Allies still depend on Canada to maintain Her own fighting forces at full strength and to increase her exports of food and war materials, so vital to them, and to the successful prosecu- tion of the war. : Every ounce by which Canada can increase her food production and every ounce Canada can safe in her food consumption is needed for export to the Allies. Should the war continue for another year, food cards and a rationing system may have to be instituted. It is the duty of Canada to be prepared for whatever situa~ tion circumstances may force upon her. ~~ --- It is quite probable that before the war is won our Government may have to place restrictions upon the occupations in which men and women may engage. Im such an event the Government wishes to be in a position to render all possible assistance in keeping our population usefully and profitably employed. : Registration Day, June 22nd human energy may be utilized to the best Canada knowing the exact capabilities of her advantage, t he 3 s men and women at home. The information procured through registration will be used---as an aid to the Military Authori. ties in procuring the men necessary to maintain / "Canada's First Line of Defence" --td mobilize all units of available labor in the Dominion and direct them from less essential to more essential occupations--to establish and intelligently ad. minister a system of food rationing should that become necessary, - All persons residing in Canada, male or female; British or alien of 16 years and over, will be required to register on June 22nd and truth. fully answer the questions set forth upon the registration card. It is mot the Government's intention to con. script labour in any form, but to assist in direct- ing it wisely, so that every available unit of 4 ( Issued by authority of Canada Registration Board Be roads. Your interests and those of your neighbor are one and inseparable. Farmer and city-dweller---motorist and pedes- trian--all find insistent need of Roads Open to Traffic 365 Days a Year You would not own a house fit to then, be satisfied with roads that live in only in Summer. You every year go off duty for months would not own a horse that at a stretch? "went lame" every winter. Why, : Permanent Highways of Concret are at your service 365 days in the year, Not aday'sholiday do they ask. Not even the most severe storm of rain, snow or sleet will make them muddy, rut-filled, or slippery. Highways of €oncrete have all the advantages 1) Smooth-riding--free from ruts and holes and mud. a Economical---moderate in first cost, low in maintenance cost, cheapest in final cost. $s { 3) Durable--they withstand the test of Heaviest motor trucks, 4) Safe---because of their non-slip, non-skid surface. | ET'S all pull together for better