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BE | ® Sn IE BS UNE IE di! | GR | | and semt-W, »! THE BRITIS WHIO PUBLISHING CO. LIMITED, KINGSTON, ONT. J. M. Campbell .. Leman A. Gul TELE atu Office Seelnl ......, ... Job Department . SUBSCRIPTIOS RATES: Dail, One year, by mall, cash ...... ee BL30 Une year, to United States 2.0 OLT-OF-TOWN REPRESENTATIVES; ». John St, Montreal 190 King 5. WwW, to , Letters to the Editor are published {ealy over the actuai mame of the Attached is t beat {printing offices in Canada. job The circulation of THE BRITISH WHIG is authenticated by the oO AER Audit Bureau of Circulations Enthusiasm is very often mistaken 'for ignorance, { Many a neighbor's dog is a howl- ing success. Auto fenders don't know anything about the law, f Some people go about a thing while others talk about it. No man reaches the end of his 'rope until it burns his nose. All the world is a stage on which there are many trap doors. As we understand the new theory, insanity doesn't affect the mind. Some husbands are happy; others' 'wives won't stay home alone, In Japan farming is a high calling even when it isn't election year. First thing you know it won't be very long before Christmas again, Two things are sure to make a girl laugh--dimples and good teeth. -------------- A radical is one who guffaws when & rich pedestrian negotiates a banana peel, | He must have natural dignity to get by with both knickers and paunch. : ---- 'You can at least lay up treasure in Heaven witholit being suspected of bootlegging, It's ®asy to pick out tho waiters. They are the ones that look sompos- od and civilized, ; But how in the world does a shoe String know when you are trying to catel a train? ? Shame on Europe! Notice how \autekly and cheerfully we paid off our war debts! 1 i SE ------ * A provincial is a man who \ips too heavily in an effort to conceal his Provincialism, Everybody knows exactly how to raise children except the people who are raising them. There's nothing just like a resort town after the season is over, except a cold fried egg. : ------------ What the country needs as much 88 anything else is half-hour parkin, limits on country lanes, . n Correct this sentence: *1'a rather 0 my own work," said she, "th bother with servants." - a ------ 5 Until you leave a flivver beside the Toad you. never realize how many Fall and the annual yarn about squirrels storing golf balls for nuts are both dye on Sept. 23rd §! land, Wrangle Island continues to live up to its name, Lt.-Col. Broome, ad- vance ageat of the British world-en- circling flight, who is just back from Russia, reports that an armed vessel bas been despatched to Wrangel to take the inhabitants prisoners, seize all shipping and establish the sover- eignty of the Boviet government, It is to be hoped that the vessel succeeds in her mission, hard as this may be on the unfortunate band of Canadian Esquimaux who were sta- tioned there after the death of poor Alan Crawford for the sole purpose of waving the Canadian flag and teaching "The Maple Leaf Forever" to the local seals and polar bears. A awift and ignominious ending to this attempted land grab will be an ex- cellent lesson for us. The plan of ocecupying an unin- <| habited but potentially important is- land very far from Canada and quite close to Russia was conceived and engineered by the discredited explor- er, Steffanson, at the height of his popularity, with the tacit if not the actual support of a complacent gov- ernment. All the world kuows of the disasters which overtook that first colony, and now a Russian gun boat is-on its way to evict iis succes- ! sor. 'What shadow of title did Canada 'have to this island just off tne Rus- sian mainland? None, except that conferred by occupation. But what is sauce for the bear is sauce for the beaver. If Canada may occupy strategic Russian Islands, Russia or the United States or any other coun- try may similarly claim acceptable | portions of Canada's vague mnorth- Self-interest alone should compel us to withdraw from the Wrangel adventure, Instead of ap- pealing to the League of Nations to adjudge our claim we would do well to send the Soviet governmeu. a note of thanks enclosing a tidy money order to cover the cost of rescuing us from an impossible situation of our own contriving. MUMBLE, MUMBLE, MUMBLE. Mr, George Bernard Shaw, that arch-crusader, has been making hay of the users of slovenly Engiish, be- ginning with the hostess whose in- troductions do not introduce. "Occasionally," he says, "someone asks me out, and, very exceptionally, I accept the invitation. Then I al- ways find that, as I am the celebrat- ed Bernard Shaw, people want to be introduced to me. Eventually my hostess comes up and says, 'Oh, Mr. Bernard Shaw, may I have Lhe pleas- ure of introducing to you--mumble, mumble, mumble." We have all been there, and if Mr. Shaw can mitigate this nuisance we | will forgive him the fun he has pok- ed at our other foibles and cherished superstitions. Most men mourn all through life because they have such & poor memory for names, It seems quite possible that constantly slurred introductions are the chief cause for their distress. They may never have been properly introduced anybody in their lives, Sufferers from the mumblings of others are equally guilty when it comes their turn to perform the rite. Many, if not most, people will 80 oul of their way to avoid the simple act of making two peopie ae- quainted with each other's names. If the duty is unavoidable they make it as brief as possible, for they are a little embarrassed and not at ease. The strangers, on their part, are so preoccupied with preparing some af- fable remark of greeting that the name, even when it is clearly pro- nounced, slides by unheeded. After a few hundred such experiences one arrives at the conclusion that his memory for names must be very poor, - MALE SUPERIORITY, The chief inspector of the London schools throws caution to the winds and states that in arithmelic tests sults ten per cent. better than girls, It would be interesting to know whether the experience of teacaers in this country, where mixed classes are findings. He goes further and suggests that this difference can only be explained' by sex, that boys in the mass are in- evitably more arithmetical than girls in the mass. But belief in the in- tellectual equality of the sexes is now so firmly established that this ex- planation does not satisty, Is fit possible that girls very early acquire an aversion to sums similar to the average boy's disdain for sewing? It is safe to say that boys would fall much below girls in sewing classes, not because male thumbs are the more obtrusive but because many of the boys would already have acquir- ed a manly scorn for needle work. in mathematics be accounted for by some such mental quirk? women are superior to the tions [of arithmetic, The domestic actby thing like the following: Lettuce cocoons £ SUMP o..ou ions : ) _ Unaccounted for... 17,61 + Yet book-keeping is the profession {ot thousands of girls and nothing|a candidate of one party to say to} boys must be expected to obtain re- d Can the apparent feminine inferiority |: Ot course it is quite possible that} book often contains entries some-| gest that in slightly later life the schoolgirls blithely contradict the learned percentages of the painstak- ing inspector. This, too, he would doubtless account for on a sex basis. FUTULITY OF WARNINGS. In order to diminish the number of crossing accidents the railways of the United States united in a cam- paign of warning against the dangers that attend lack of caution in cross- ing railroads at grade, The peril was sought to be impressed 1a many different ways in the hope that fatalities and injuries from this cause would be reduced, if not practically eliminated. Notwithstanding the effort made, records of the Pennsyl- vania System show that in the first three months of the campaign accl- dents #t crossings of tracks of that corporation, instead of being lessen- ed, increased 30 per cent. in com- parison with the same period a year ago. This would seem to indicate tNat warnings are not heeded, that such efforts are useless. Perhaps the prominence given to the matter may have inspired the reckless to take it as a dare. In the major portion of the accidents automobiles were in- volved, which leads the officials of the Pennsylvania System to express the opinion that the "large increase in these casualties is chargeable al- most entirely to growth in the reck- less and inexperienced driving of automobiles." The disappointing result of the campaign, if the experience of the Pennsylvania is indicative of the general effect, points to the conclus- fon that there is a percentage of the population not amendable to warn- ing. If people insist on rushing into danger they are exercising their free will, though it is regrettabie that they are not the only sufferers be- cause of their want of caution. SPADES ARE NOT SPADES, "I believe in calling a spade a spade," declared a popular lecturer here recently. One may be excused for doubting if he does. A more pathetic philosophy with which to explore this complicated affair of life could hardly be imagined. To strip and analyse a thidg to its naked essence or germ is important for the discovery of certain truths. But to assume for ever after that the germ is the whole truth and that life is merely the sum of those germs is the unpardonable sin that this spade-a-spade cult attempts to com- mit. There is more truth in the de- claration that a spade is never a spade than in their parrot cry. Truth is never stmple; it is so compiex, far reaching and interwoven as to be past ever finding out. The study of & drop of water will reveal many things about the lake from which it was drawn. But any other drop from the same lake would tell a slightly different story and the final absurdity would be to go about in- sisting that one drop is the lake. Those who aim at calling a spade a spade are trying to reducc iife to the measure of its least commen de- nominator, but it is amusing to see how quickly lite gets the better of them. For a little while they may be uncompromising towards the humble spade with which they have only what might be called a speaking Acquaintance. But in a moment they €row enthusiastic again over their favorite ai and who then would ba eo rash as 'to suggest to them that a book is only a book! NB September Oth, At this time in 1664, the probd- lem of the coureur de bois was en- grossing the attention of the ghief men of New France. Out of a popu- lation of tem thousand people, all told, eight hundred young men had the rule, agrees with this inspector's | young HiT 5 It is believed to be impossible for a another r 0 var ty. them. This fact would seem to sug-| i Pours By Jemes W. Barton, M.D, Your A celebrated physician made this statement many years ago. "}ore than one half of the diseases which embitters the middle and later part of life among the middle and upper classes of the population, Is due to avoldable errors in diet." I believe you'll agree with this be- canse most people, including physic- fans, have proven this to be true. You see, as a growing boy or girl you needed lots of food. You need- ed every kind of food, including the proteids--meats and eggs--because you were growing and playing, As you reached adult life you still needed plenty of food including pro- teids, because you were work:ng hard mentally and physically, or perhaps engaged in athletics: However, as you neared the thirty mark, you still had your appatite for everything, but there was not the need for the same quantity of food, and little need particularly for the meats and eggs. However you still had your appe- tite, and you ate just about {he same quantity, and of the same kinds of foods. What is the result? That digestive disturbances come first, and then as you get older, dis- turbances in liver and kidneys, and the circulatory organs. You see the getting of the food into the body'and getting most of it digested, is not hard of accomplishment, but the getting rid of the excess waste is what puts the strain on the kidneys, and also on the liver. A simple rule is to just gradually cut down on all your food after thirty, and if not doing manual work or engaged in athletics cut down par- ticularly on meat and eggs. A good appetite is a heailhy sign, but if not engaged in physical work, it can get you into trouble, As has been mentioned belore, it isn't always because you doz'lL know any better. It has become a habit with you to oat the things you like, irrespective of your age or occupation. Have the will to be wise in the matter. Tenth Anniversary Of the Great War ber Oth, 1914, "The Allies are forcing ths enemy back at every point along the line," reports the French Gen. Gallienl. The front is now 160 miles long. The British have crossed the Marne. The German troops are said to be utterly exhausted. Premier Botha announces that South Africa will wage war against German Southwest Africa. India has contributed 70,000 troops to the European war. Wealthy Indian princes have offered eight mil- lion dollars and half a millioh men to the British service. Rumania may join the Allies. Great Britain has offered asylum to all Belgian refugees. St. George's cathedral, and the four Methodist congregations uniting in Sydenham street church, held in- tercession services to-day (Wednes- day), - KINGSTON IN 1852 Viewed Through Our Files DESTROYED COMPLEXIONS. May 15.--In combating the pre- judices of strangers against our cli- mate Mr. Smith adduces convincing evidence to disprove the opinions which have gained currency trom the contracted Ideas of travellers who have paid flying visits to the country and Jett it without one correct con- ception either of its climate, its soll, |, Overcoats and Hats . That the Better Dressed Men will Wear This Fall Your clothing taste will ind 7 gratification in our new Fall Suits and Overcoats. They reflect the mode so authentically; they pay tribute to their makers for the splen- did fit and service they render. Suits $18.00 $22.50 $24.50 $27.50 We will They are in weaves and shades that the better dressed men will wear this Fall. Overcoats $27.50 $22.50 $32.50 $18.00 Overcoats $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 $45.00 leased to show these new arrivals. om Kingston Dock Yard on Saturday last. Capt. Herbert and other officers return to England immediately. Thus ends the naval establishment on the great American Lakes. Loses His Left Foot in Stealing A Ride Belleville, Sept. 9.--Albert Proul, 25, of 33 St. Clothide street, Mont- real, had his left foot takasn off at the ankle when he fell bencath the wheel of a train at the yards of the Canadian National Railway here early yesterday. With Henry Drow, 2336 Notre Dame street, Montreal, he was attempting to board an east- bound freight. Drow, when he saw his chum hurt, jumped off and stay- ed with him. Special Constable' Har- ris rendered first aid, had Proul ta- ken to the hospital and arrested Drow on a charge of vagrancy. epee Canada's Revenue, Ottawa, Sept. 9.--Ordinary reve- nues of the Dominion of Canada for the five months of the present fiscal year ending Aug. 31st, last, show a decrease of approximately twenty million dollars, when compared with the revenue figures for the five month period of last year. Ordinary expenses for the five months show an increase of over two millions when the two periods are compared. Thirty perished in the Formosa ACADIA AP 3 ov For Sale 60 ACRES, close to thriving village with High School; good buildings; 40 acres tillable; some excellent garden land; well watered and fenced. A real bargain at ...... $38,000. 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