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The Wingham Advance, 1916-04-27, Page 4JOIIE 3DYhT, Proprietor G. Baleen, Manager' "V11URSDAY, .APitt'1J 27'rii, 1010 One beauty of conscriptipn would be that the people of Quebec Pro- vince would have to do their duty, it is au outrage that the Rogllsh speaking people have the brunt of thi5i war, while the French Cana duns, enjoying the protection of the British Fleet remain ooniplac- eptly at home and do nothing. They don't appear to belong to the. same elites as the French who are. fighting so heroically at Verdun, These people will have to make a better showing or cease to call themselves Canadians. The attempt of the YLiberal press to" plane -dol. Allison as an ally of the Dominion Government is Judi, crops to those who know than this gentleman was for years the agent of the Laurier Administration when it was in power. In days gone by he was the close associate and confidential adviser of certain members of the Laurier Cabinet Before 1904, John Wesley Allison was the representative in New York of S:;r Wilfrid Laurier's Min- ister of Railways and Canals; and above his office door on a famous Gotham street was the following inscription: "John Wesley Allison Agent and Representative of Dominion Government Railways." In addition, Allison was the business associate of another Laur- ier cabinet minister, and was well within the secret counsels of the party until its defeat in 1911. THE RIOHT SPIRIT We cannot all be patriots in the sense of appearing as such in public; but those of us to whom the privilege of platform speaking, or even of per suasion, is denied can by force of ex- ample declare ourselves. This form of patriotism is denied to no man. In exercising it we are serving God and performing a duty owing both to our- selves and to the country. We are also encouraging- mutation, How far, or even in what direction. that may reach none of us can foretell. To the right-thinking man, to the true patriot, it will be enough to know that Within his power he is doing all that may be done. The extent of his per- sonal influence will not trouble him so much ae the knowledge that he i9 bending all hie best efforts to accomp- lish something useful in life will in- spire him. It le this spirit that paramount to alt else without ex iaptiou, we are specially called upou at this juncture to exercise, The man wbo Rails is in a minor sense almost as much a traitor to his country as the man who is false to hie place of birth or to the land of his adoption, It is in this spirit, the right spirit, that we are summoned to the fight that the Empire is waging for the liberty of all people, the free. dom. of every nation, and the rigid observance of. treaties and internation- al engagements. By being actuated by it, no man will fall short in the re• eponsibilities entailed by citizenship. Itis this spirit tbat the campaign for production and thrift has been launch- ed to develop and encourage. No man or woman is justified in ignoring the call. He or she who recognizes it to the full by emit useful production as Iies within his power is fulfilling a God given duty. Ile who is guilty of waste; of wilful extrav• agancea of woeful selfishness, places himself beyond the pale of the patriot, beyond the pale of Christian duty. This i' a truth that you and all need to recognize and that in recognizing will bring into activity the right spirit. In producing and in saving, in practis- ing a wisp economy, we may not be doing as touch as the soldier in the trenches who ie exercising that divine duality of offering his life for his friend, but we shall at least to some extent, show a beeoming appreciation of the existing order of affairs. And this is possible to every man, be he lawyer, doctor, merchant, farmer or common laborer. A SOLDIER'S LIFE The following is a soldier's life as viewed by a member of the Lancashire Territorials: 6:30—Reveille, ''Christians Awake!" 6,45 Arouse parade, "Art Thou Wears? Art Thou Languid?" 7 00 --Breakfast, "Meekly Wait,Band Murwur Not." 815 — 0, O's parade, "When Be Cometh," 8.45-112anoeuvres, "IsIght the Good right." 11.15-Sweed.isb drill,"Here -We Sof- fer Grief and Pain," 1,00—banner, "Come, Ye Thankful People, Colne." 2.15—Rifle drill, "GO, Labor 'On." . 3,15 — Lecture by officer, "Abide With Me." 4,86 ---lithurias, "All Blessings Flow." 5.00 ---Tea, "What Means This Lager Anxious Throng." a 00—Free for the night, "How R.Iap- py We Shall Be.' w 0 20—Out of bounds, "We May Not Knave; We Cannot Tell." 10.00W -Last post, "All Are Safely Gathered in." 10:15 --tights out, "reace, Perfect reedit," 10.30-w-1'nspr ctioli of !Nods, "f3leetl Cr,), BeluVetl," ts Here! Come En and See Id The NEW Fairbanks. Morse FARM ENGINE Economical — Simple Light Weight —Substantial Fool -Proof Construction...! Gun Barrel Cylinder Bore Leakproof proof Compression: $5 17?! H e P • on skids with' BUILT -AN MAGNETO 3 H. P. :".$87. 6 B. P. 059 F. 0. B. Factory "More Than Dated Power, and a Wonder at the Price", ED OAR PATTISON T. R. BENNETT Wingham, Ontario {COAL AND WOOD — FOR SALE BY--- R. J. Cantelon OfCirce with Dominion Express co. Phone 199 P. 0. Box 127 WEAK, NERVOUS OUZO WOMAN Made Well By Delicious Vinol BeIlefontaine, Ohio.—" My blood was very poor—I was in a weak, nervous, run-down condition. I tried different remedies without benefit and one day my druggist told me about Vinol. I tried it and it built me up in every way —blood, strength and nerves, and I tell my friends it is the best medicine on earth.''— Mrs. EARL BRUNSON. Vinol, our delicious cod liver and iron tonic without oil, sharpens the appetite aids digestion, enriches the blood and in this natural manner creates strength. J, Walton McKinboo, Druggist, Wingham, Ont. ALMA FLARITY Teacher Piano and Theory Wasozazat Pupils prepared Studio for TorontoCon- fieedonald Block, scrvatory Exams. Wingham J H. D A V I S Issuer of Marriage Licenses CUSTOM OFFICE, WINGHAM iiie MUNDY & BATEMAN t iii y Dressmakers it iii w iii P. O. BOX 216 m iia 'Arthttr St. Wingham m sir wassoommsamtlemieesterinnima 1" 7�. ,c;ANAbAAVOt�E t RISRU7`iP' The mild but sure laxa416 tive with the pleasant taste Zf you are bilious or constipated Reran Orderlies Reep your System his Clean as a stone Jud rinsed with cold spring water 15c. and 2,atc. boxes at the it! Rexall Drug Stores Only. LI ��o MC ba Walton MoKibbon n . DRRI: naisT Wingllarn,- Ont iii LETTERS FROM IDE PONT Below we print another very litter• eating letter from Hugh lluesell who is Serving at the front, written to his youug friend Master Graham Wray of Turuberry, Trenches, March 20th, 1010, Somewhere in Belgium, Dear Graham I received your very w'eloome letter of the 4"h inst, I hope you will ex. euse me for not sending you more lettere for I understand that you are anxious to hear from me, but I am thinking about so touch these days that I hardly know who I have writ- ten to, I was cure thougb, that I had acknowledged the receipt of the par- cels. I am sorry if I haven't done eo before this, and hope your mother will forgive me, but the saying re "it's .better late than never," so 1 wish to thank your mother and Mrs, Higgins very kindly for what they sent me, I eej lyed it very much; The good things tasted jnet the same as they did when I watt on the aidfarm. Well that was quite an accident you bad while you were on your way to bid farewell to your old neighbors, I am glad to hear you both gat off safely, It was certainly a good thing that you didn't have Pete, or I am afraid it would have been the worst for you. It seems to me a person is in danger wherever he ie. You make me homesick when you speak of dealing horses and cattle and of someone getting married, I Often dream I am back there working at one thing or other. and it all seems real, and I forget there ever was a war tun til a big gun firing or mine blowing .up awakens me, and I remember I am still in Flanders and the enemy is still there. That was certainly a great attempt the Germans made to get to Verdun, but they struck a hard knot and it only goes toninisb the war much soon- er. I don't believe they will ever try to break through again. They have got to. save their guns and ammuni tion, as well as their men to meet us. We have already made a start as you will see in the papers. The boys went over a couple of days ago just to see how strong the enemy really was in front of us, They met with great suc- cess, taking three lines of trenches and many prisoners. We were supporting them but we had few casualities. I don't think thiiy.give us as much cred- it as they might do. Although we haven't been over the parapet yet we have always had to take the dirty end of the stick, we've always Engaged the enemy while the men on our left or right attacked, that is, we made the enemy believe we were going to attack them, just to draw the reinforcements and artillery fire on to this part while the men on our left and right went over. It is a good idea alright but we get the bombarding and get it hot too, for these bombardments are worse than any eharge, Well I guess this heal! I can say this , time, hoping to eee you all soon, I will say good-bye. Your loving friend. Huoki. L11rt IN THE TrtENCIIES There is a dugout in the trenches, Ob, could you but understand What, that dugout means to Toniwy As he fights for his native land. It's his only joy and comfort When the din and strife is o'er, And he tries to catch some slumber On hie little dugout floor. Try and picture for a moment, What the shelter means to one Who for hours has been on duty Holding back the deadly Hun; Every stitch tch of clothes ie soaking, g. And he's mud from head to toe. As he quietly slings his rifle, And comes off sentry go. Not a sound you hear of grumbling, Nay, perhaps he hums a tune Of the dear ones left behind him, Whom he hopes to see eo soon. Watch him crawl into his dugout; Very soon a gentle snore, From that wet and weary Tommy Stretched upon his dugout floor. With a start he wakes from slumber, Rubs his eyes and looks around, As he listensdto that awful, But now too familiar sounds 'Tis the noise of "rapid fire" By his comrades in the fray, So be quickly goes to aid them, For they mean to win the day. "There they come, the skulking ver- minst" Dashing on with all their might, Thinking they can gain our trenches, But our boys are standing tight. "Steady lads, and let them have it, Rapid fire and straight ahead!" Till our front is simply littered With the dying and the dead. "Three cheers boys ! they're retiring!" Very soon they're out of sight; Then we heave a sigh of gladness, Having conquered in our fight. "Stand down boys," comes round the order, "Sentries on! who's next relief?" Then back into the dugout Tommy goee to have his steep. This will give you some idea Of the soldiers fighting life, And the eomfort of his dugout 'Midst the noise of battle strife, Friends at home *hen you retire To the soft bed we adore, Have one kind thought for Tommy On bis little dugout Moor. The followintter g #s written by Pte. W. Beattie who was wounded on the 22nd of March, to hie father Mr. . W. Beattie of the Brunswick. be Beauvoir Town London N. i, April 7, 1016, My Dear Father I had my leg X rayed Monday last and today it wag put In plaster, that (Continued on page 7) THTC WINO • &.M ADVANCE ALIl 1Vfl W1Ffr14 nunAr ;,D,. Toronto's :Four Thousand Are (,riving Scarcely Any 'Trouble, 01 the 4,000 ur more alien enemies within the jurisdiction of Colonel Grasett, O.M.G , in Temente, and for whole Detective Inspector Kenuede and his men, Murray, Maurer, and Hess, are responsible, only 1t i since the outbreak of the war have failed to abide by the proclamation of the Privy Council of Canada made on the outbreak of War, under which alien enemies were accorded the respect and consideration duo peaceful and ltw-abiding citizens if they did not engage in acts of espionage, engage or attempt to engage inacts of a hostile nature, or give or attempt to give information to the enemy, or contravene any law, order -in -Council, or proclamation. Of the 162 who have been sent to ICapuskasing from Toronto, not ono was guilty of an act of an hostile nature, says Inspector Kennedy. Dur- ing the period of depression which Immediately followed t.ho outbroak of the war many themselves informed the pollee that they were destitute, appeared before the magistrate the following day, and then were sent to the internment camp, Others, during intoxicated' moments, voiced sedi- tious remarks, and sonic in angry moments made threats of violence, A few Germans have made feeble at- tempts to gather information. These facts of the conduct of alien. enemies within his jurisdiction ex- plains just why Inspector Kennedy refuses to advocate as yet the In- ternment 0f alien enemies. At pres- ent some who were sent to the North- ern Ontario camps during the early months of the war have taken advan- tage of second courtesy and are at liberty in Toronto so long as they re- port to the registrar. The willingness of Bulgars and Turks to fall in line with the Privy Council's proclamation may be ex- plained by some of their stories an told to Detective Murray of the atro- cities of the Balkan. campaigns, The tailure of some of the educated Ger- mans and Austrians to take advan- tage of the freedom under the procla- tnation may be due to the activities of the three officers Murray, Maurer, and Hess. As a police officer, Inspector Ken- nedy advances some reasons for dis- cretion regarding the circulation of stories of attempts to destroy build- ings and other hostile acts. In every community, he says, there is an ele- ment which will take advantage of such a situation. There is just a possibility that others than alien ene- mie; may cover some crime against an insurance company by means of these stories. He points out juries or judges will accept only the strongest evidence before they will register a conviction. The danger to buildings, the de- struction of which might materialIy assist the central powers, lies to a far greater extent from without as the police now see it, than from with- in, Canada. Practically alt known hostile acts or attempts were com- mitted or engineered by persons re- siding outside Canadian borders. The attempt at Vanceboro and the Wind- sor outrages are the only recorded hostile or attempted acts in Canada, so the police say. The Parliament Buildings fire was probably acciden- tal. I3URLEIGH'S PLOT. Row English Correspondent in Can- ada Sought to Release Prisoners. A. historic case, in -hick a plot hatched in Canada embarrassed the people of the neighboring republic, was the Philo Parsons affair, in which Bennett Burleigh, the famous war correspondent, played a leading Part. Burleigh, in 1862, when a young man, went from Scotland, where he was born, to New York. From love of adventure he joined a sort of pirate company operating on the Chesapeake and Potomac Rivers, and was caatured, but escaped from the prison at Philadelphia. Ile went to Detroit, and on September 18, 1844, he formed one of a company of Southerners plotting to seize the steamer Philo Parsons and proceeded to relea-se the hundreds of Southern prisoners of war on Johnstone Island, o.t Sandusky, on Lake Erie. Burleigh boarded the boat at its Detroit wharf, and as the craft steamed to several Canadian ports other- passengers got aboard, among them the other'con- spirators, all unsuspected. The next afternoon when the Phiro Parsons had just pulled away from Kelly's Island the capture was made. • Burleigh held up the captain with a revolver, and a Confederate adven- turer named Beal held up the man at the wheel. Then the conspirators— there were twenty of them- brought out arms they had taken aboard in a trunk, and away they sailed with crew and passengers as prisoners, The latter were landed at Middle Bass Island, and a small boat, the island Queen, at the dock there was seized and scuttled. The Philo Par - sone was then steered for the prison. Isle. where 2,500 Southerners were kept. Spies had been sent ahead, and they were expected to arrange a way of entering the prison and look- ing after the crew of the United States gunboat Michigan, anchored there. The pirate crew watched with breathless anxiety for signals from their spies, but they didn't appear. So retreat was the only thing pos. sable. The crew mutinied, too, but finally Were got back to Canadian soil. The Philo Parsons was put out Of business permanently, and the raid came to an ignominious end. Beal escaated to the States. Burleigh was arrested and tried in Torohto. After a long fight his extradition was or- dered, and he was sent out of the, city carefully guarded, However, he was sent across the border on the Understanding that be was to be tried only for incendiarism, and as there wan no direct evidence agalntt hint in connection with burning the Philo Parsons, he was kept in an Ohio prison until the public excitement had partially dieddown, when he was allowed to esenpo., Member Had to Ile Identified. Members of Parliament who con, tent themseives With occasional day. at -a -time representation ot their eon- stituetits semetimeS experience em- barraasment in these watchful drays, following the ire which destroyed the Parliament Buildings. A fee,' day ago Mr. W, 11, Maclean arrived for one of his brief periodic visits,. dohs, The Dominion policeman at the door halted him as a stranger, and despite the protests elf the South York member. barred the door. Ex. podtulatione were of no avail, and Mr. Maclean finally hid to tseeure i6 deet of identification. ter. 3. y,,y TUrtt ...+...041 (:n A CALL TO ARMS From Bishop Fallon to the Knights of Celutnbui in. Ontario London, Oet., March 21st, 1016 To the Members of the Knights of Columbus in. Ontatiot The civilized world fames one of the supreme crisis of history, l"'amiliar#t y with the horrors of the struggle is apt to breed indifference to its true mean• ing and its inherent menace, It seems to me that I am but fulfilling one of wy duties as State Chaplain of the Knights of Columbue in Oytanio in drawing the earnest attention of the Membership of the Order to the obli. gatione that rest upon us, I shall waste no time in discussing undeniable principles or fundemental truths. That the British Empire is engaged in a just war, tbat the war is as much Canada's as England's' and that Canada's citizens have a bounden duty to spare noeffort in bringing that war to a victorious issue are state. menta so self-evident as to require no proof, Neither shall I attempt to fix a term to the duration of the war. The time of its ending ie known only to Him who holds ourselves and ail our inter - este in the hollow of His hand, but I shall write of what I know, At this moment the Imperial authorities are urging enlistment by every available argument and ate appealing to all British subjects to place patriotism and„ the national cause before personal considerations, The Canadian Gov- ernment•has issued a call for half! a million men. I agree that the provis- i ie of such a number of wen will tax our population to the limit. What if it doeb? Is not the cause wprthy of the supremeat sacrifice? I am not competent to measure the possible ef- fect on commerce and industry of the withdrawal of so vast a body of men from peaceful pursuits. I assume that good judgment and common sense will prevent the crippling of enter- prises that are necessary for the prop- er conduct of the war. With all other phases of finance, commerce of indus- try, I have no present concern --nor have you. There ie a work to be done; our effort must co-operate in the doing. Honor calls on every Knigbt of Columbus who is fit and free for 0 ver - mete service to offer himself for the weak, Shall we leave the burden, the duty and the glory of this work to others? Patriotism adds its urging to the call of honor. The danger is just as real to Ottawa, Toronto and London, as to the shores of Sussex or the banks of the Thames. Shall we forget the sacred truth that itis sweet and glori- ous to die—for one's country? The rights of humanity require that we make the sacrifice. Have martyred Belgium and stricken Servia and sore- ly -preened France no power to awaken a responsive cry in our bosoms. The defence of civilization demands that we hurry to iia assistance. Is is our civilization—tbe civilization that suits us—that is in jeopardy. Are we prepared to willingly accept another kind of civilization,? Do we realize that the exercise of personal responsi- bility in political affairs, upon which rests civil liberty, hangs in the bat awe? I say no word of the demands of conscience. It were folly to emphasize that atfpect of the present hour. The man wbo is dead to the appeal of hon- or and patriotism of humanity and civilization, is not apt to be alive to the call of conscience, More than a century ago Edmund Burke lamented that the age of chival- ry had gone because ten thousand swords had not leaped from their scab- bards to avenge even a,look that threatened with insult the gentle Queen of France. The Knights of Columbus draw much of their mean- ing and touch of their inspiration from the glorious deeds of the great Military Orders of the days of chive!• ry. Let us beware lest, when the struggle is over and the victory won, we merit the rebuke that in the hour of trial a long distance lay between our principles and our practice. I writs much more in dread than in reproach. My Bole purpdse is to place befbre every knight of Columbus some considerations that should cease him to reflect, that should give hits matter for meditation,: that should inform his judgment and direct hie decision. "Man am I grown, a man's work must I do, Live pure, speak true, right wrong, follow the Ring— Else, wherefore,born?" M, F, p'el.r.ON, Bishop of London State Chaplain Ol enannan. The following is the report of the promotion examinations for S.S. No. 3, Turnberry. Names in order of inorit:—Jr. 4th to Sr, 4th -- David Eadie, Sr. 3rd to Jr. 4th--Hertnan Metcalfe (bon),Mary Eadie, Annie Metcalfe, Jr. 3rd to Sr, :3rd. --Mary Campbell (hon,), Jas. Campbell (hon.), Frank McGlynn, Jean Wilton, Sr. 2nd to Jr, 3rd—Elmer Breen, Edith Met calfs, Barbara Weir, Anthony Me - Glynn, Robt. Baird. Jr. 2od to Sr. 2nd --John McGlynn. Pr•, and to Jr. 2nd—Jennie Campbell (hon.), Grace Mitchell (bon,), Isaac Metcalfe (hon.), George nu Mo 1 Marsha). fir. o ` y , Boyd y let to Pt, ..ad - Andrew Mitchell (bon,) Robt. Breen (hon), Irens Mundell, Clarke Elliott. Jr, lst to Sr. let--le- abello Metcalfe, Addle Breckenridge, Jimmie Marebal, Walter lvloGlynn,— M. ly. McDonald, teacher. 3013 WORK neatlyand promptly done at fills AVVAr uL 'Cibliir✓Y7. Thursday Apri127, to16 FNXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX GREAT WEEK -END SALE of Men's and Boys' Suits Mostiy HalfMprice and Less On Sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday Only $15.00, $18.50 and $20. $11.75 values, Reduced to .74 X X X 1 X X Berges, 1 will Le f 1%X 50 Only Men's' Suits in fancy tweeds and worsteds with best of materials, linings and workmanship. These are broken lines taken from our regular stock and are an exceptional offer, all sizes in the lot from 33 to 44. Patterns and colors in neat stripe and check effects, in fancy Grey and Brown mixtures. Colne early and get first choice. BOYS' SUITS greatly Reduced 50 $6 to $8 values Reduced•� to 0 Boys' and Youth's Serviceable Suita in smart, styles at very low cost. Boys' Suits, made in bloomer style from extra quality tweeds and broken line s taken from our regular stock in sizes 6 to 16 years. These suits will, be on sale Thursday, Friday and Sat urday only. and sold for cash only. No more than one suit of a size to each customer. KING BROS. PHME�� Produce Wanted SWINoiNU IN THE LANE mow oft we think of childhood's joys,. Of tricks we used to play Upon each other while at school To pass the time away; But, oh, how often have I longed For those bright days again, , When little Rosa Nell and I Went swinging in the lane, Chorus -- But yet I'd give the world to be With Rota Nell again; I never, never shall forget Our swinging in the lane. The boys and girls would sometlmHN go A -fishing in the brook, With Spools of thread for fishing -lines, And bended pins for hooks; They always wished me with them, bus They always wished in vain; I'd rather be with Rosa Nell, A -swinging in the lane. taut soon a cloud of sorrow came. A strange young man from town Was introduced to RONa Nell, By Aunt Jemima Brown; She stayed away from school next day, The truth to me was plain; She'd gone off with that city chap A -swinging in the lane. Now all young men with tender hearth, Pray take advice from me; Don't be so quick to fall he love, With every girl you see, For if you do you soon will find You've only loved in vain; She'll go ort with some other chap, A -swinging in the lade. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE I8 IIERTIBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section b6, chtip. 121of the Rvised statutes of Ontario that all persons having Claims against the Estate of Willinnt Martin, eceased who died an nr ahout the Twenty-soconn day of March A,D, 1916, at the Township of Tnrn- bery in the Province of Ontaio, aro relttired t o r .o deliver to It. Co sutid by ost, frenal 1, r 1Voustoua, Wiugliaw, Uutatlo• the Osccittor, on or before the 1welfth day of May A. D. 1916, their nattier; and nddroses, witlt full par. tiettlare of their claims in writin , and the nature of the seurities (if any) held by thine duty•verl(tet by a statutory dclaration. AF) FUR 'IINII 2AKI6 NC>TIC16 that ttr the said Twelbh day of Ma A. D. 1916, i pe d iribu et owJlU d t t tirho ass�nt9 of the s i d oatby the ICtecntor among the, parties entitled thereto, having regard only to tha claima of which thry shall then have notice, and the estate will othe lible for any clam: not©led at the time of the said ditibution. I)&TEI) at "inghant lhi4 adeventh day of WM M EGGswANTED wA"Mour Butter,Eggs and Produce� WANTED! I,�i AST year we exported over half the Eggs sent out of this country and this therefore gives us the best possible market, and allows us to pay the highest cash prices. The Wm. Davies Co., Ltd. Wingham, Ont.�1i�iiii� i k d Nl� ln Capital Authorized $6,000,oco Capital Pald.up . $3,000.000 manager WiinthaSurplus - - • . , $,476.000 START NOW There is no time like the present. Put off saving and you will never accummulate a competence. Start a savings account at the Bank of Hamilton today,Small sums received from $I,0O upward. C. I'. MIT eam