ri-is ci-nim.orfrit'.rowN' cuxiznuu . 1 i i .AU13U°1`13'1915 . i A CANADIAN WAR INVENTION i""""""="""'°""""""""°"'_'l o ' ‘ “_ , t. ~ " -m The present Canadian entrencliing spade is a- very not- ' _ " 1%* __ 1 _ 5 able and admirable exception to the general rule, that com- B O I C --2 i E '_3-.- - bination- tools are not L success. It is an invention of a B Q < ‘ Canadian and irprotected by a Canadian patent. it is one 0 , TIIC l8lll1d’3 STOYQ . I 0_1 the very first patented inventions to be extensively used 4 highly important instruments--ie the entrenchlng spade wn by the Canadian forces in this great war It combines in one very simple and efficient device, two very distinct and ` Ladies’ 1WaSh Skirts I I :::‘:::..“::;‘..:.°:;;’;‘.,“::. ;‘.“:.;;i‘:}.. 15.1; ::z°.‘:‘f..;.;°:.‘:;; If sawn and Already for ranting $1.65 to $6.50 each for 98c `l`WO DOZEN LADIES’ WASH SKIRTS: We are clearing out today a lot of two dozen. Some of these we carried over from last season, made from a good quality of linen and repp, and regular values run from $1.65 to $6.50 each. Going on sale today for 98C each. Full line of sizes. - Ladies’ Dust Coats at 1-2 price TWO DOZEN LADIES' DUST_COATS: going on sale today at exactly one-half price. Ful_l assort- ment of sizes, made from a good quality of linen and repp, ranging in price from $4.35 to 10.00. On sale now $4.35 for 2.18; 5.00 for 2.50; 6.25 for 3.12; 8.00 for 4.00 and 10.00 for 5.00. Ladies’ Dresses I 1-2 price We are placing on separate racks today all the dressescariied over from early spring and the past season. These go on sale today at one-half the price: $1.35 for 68c; 1.75 for 88c, 2.00 for 1 00; 2 50 for 1.25; 3.00 for 1 50; 4.25 for 2.12; 5.00 for 2.50. Just 38 dresses in this lot. _Boy’s Wash Suits 1-3 off Regular Price The balance in stock going on sale this morning tor l-3 less, the regular value $1.00 suits for 66c; 1.50 for 1.00; 2.00 suits for 1.33 and 2.50 for 1.67. Ladies’ Hose 35c G for 19c We have placed on the counter 25 dozen ladies hose in all the different colors, regular values 35c. We are clearing out the lot now for 18c per pair. S. A. McDonald ade to Measure Suits $15.00 ' Leave your measure with us and get a suit made- to-order;-a suit we guarantee to fit and give good satisfaction. The regular values run from $18.00 to 22.00, made to order now for $15.00 a suit. . 10.00 Suits 1 E Our special $10.00 suit is made from an all-wool serge. good quality Italian Lining, in all sizes from 34 to 44 at 10.00 per suit. Raincoats We have just received from the manufacturer a large assortment of mens’ rain proof coats, in tweeds and paramettas-special value, 54 inches long, made military style, all sizes at $5.00. Other lines at $6.50, 7.00, 8.00, 10.00 to 12.00. New Idea Patterns 10c I The only difference between the New Idea and other Patterns is the price, the New Idea costs only 10c, all kinds. S. A. . ;McDonald HllWlIi¥ iWWHWQFliHl subscription Phono 182-2 News and Edit. Day Phones 18122 Advertising Phone ...........................----- News and Edit. Night Phones 182 £188 Head Office at Charlottetown, Branch Office at Qum- merslde. Alberton, Sourls and Monte!"- London Office, Marconi House, 8trsnd» W- 5- Prssident A. A. Blrtléif Managing Editor ................. J. R. Burnett FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1915. siii iioinnirs i.oNi>oN wiziconi-: The visit of the Prime Minister, Sir Robert Borden, to England at this time is of unusual interest Mid 1mD0\`UmC° to the Dominion. Few men in the British Empire are more welcome in the imperial ctillifal than 15 Premier Borden. Events have more than justified his naval nid policy and have proven the far-seeing 911118sm11“s111D Of his itttitude toward imperial affairs both in QDD0Bm°n and lutterly as leader of the Government. British states- men were quick to appreciate the change which the fall of the Laurier Government meant to the destinies of the Empire. The change itself was exemplified il the meas- ure of naval aid which the Borden Government DTODOSGG. and which Canada would have given, but for the misuse by Laurier of his majority in the Senate. British statesmen are able to discuss Imperial matters with Sir Robert Borden without reserve. The conduct of Sir Wilfrid Laurier at the various imperial Conferences when Imperial co-operation in one form or another was under discussion, did not encourage an absolutely free communication in regard to matters of highest llnperiill importance. Fortunately the Dominion is now represent- ed by a man of quite another type. 'l‘he word and prin- ciple of co-operation have replaced the word autonomy, while thc principle of autonomy continues to be as sacred and as well-protected as ever it was. The unwillingness of Laurier finds no place ln the attitude of Sir Robert Borden, who goes to England anti to London, a real leader of the Canadian people, able and ready to express truth- fully and clearly their uims and their aspirations, able by reason of his great ability to contribute thoughts and suggestions of real value to ii discussion of inter-Imperial affairs. ..,.. _ .. , __ ..._ __ With Sli' Robert Borden the British Ministers know tlicy can speak fully and freely on all sulijccts of Imperial moment. It is good for Canada that there is at the head of (laiiatlinn affairs it niiiii who has never forfeited his right tu speak for all Canada, and to expect the fullest share of confidence in imperial deliberations. -; -l-i-i MR. BELL AT MALPEQUE Mr J. H. Bell has recently bobbed np serenely in local 'politics nfter having been duly slated for the Senate by 'thc Grits ol’ Prince who wished to shelve him. He is in- tlustrlously acting as his own press agent and utilising both the Qucen’s and l’rincc Grit organs for his own particular eiids-not the ends ol’ the party, be it remembered.” ` The Farnier gives what purports to be Mr;Bell's speech at thc Malpeque meeting, and it differs somewhat from the Patriots report. lt states, moreover, that the hall was hull' filled. As ii matter of fact, we ure assured, there was a full hall. What the Farmer neglects to report is that Mr Bell appeared there without invitation, but by courtesy was invited to speak. it also neglects to say that in his attack on the Goveriinierit on the Oyster lensing question, Mr Bell mot with scant sympathy and if the Premier did not devote very much time to this phase of Mr Bell's speech. it was because lie was speaking to nn audience who could take the weight of Mr Bcll's assertions and who knew, as we have already shown. that they were exaggerated and n perversion of the facts. As we have previously stated, the whole oyster question _was fully thrashed out over a year ago at zi joint meeting of the representatives of the Fisher- meii's Association and representatives of the Federal und Local Governments held in Charlottetown. At that meet- ing, the fisliermeii's grievances were reduced chiefly to (1) that a certain quahaug bed was leased to an oyster company; (2) that the bay did not have sufficient protec- tion. As to the first grievance, it turned out that at the time the quuiiaug bed was leased, it was not known to be in existence, and the fishermen were assured that it would be opened for fishing, which was accordingly done lost year. As to thc second grievance, the Superintendent ol’ Fisheries, Mr Found, who was present, took notc of ths complaint and gave assurances which have since been carried into effect. To take this matter up ugiiiii and follow Mr Bell's second and extended report in the Farmer and expose his many exaggerations would be going over ground which has been many times covered. To refer to only one, it may be suid flint the Government has already intimated that if the fishermen will agree to have the public fishing season opened on September lst, the Local Govern- ment ls willing and always has been ready to make the re- commendatlon. At 9- meeting of fishermen held some time ago in Char- lottetown, the large majority voted against such a recom- mendation. It is well known that the oysters shipped by private companies in September do not interfere with the liiter market, but simply take the place of oysters that used to be brought into Quebec, Montreal lind Ottawa from the United States, thus helping to keep the American oyster from our market. , As to the l~‘armer's statement that thq Liberal party is the friend of the oyster fishermen. we would Mk the Farmer to explain the leases of oyster. gound given to political supporters by the Liberal Government and the 450 other such lessees, some ol' them the best oyster ground in Grand River, which would have been conceded only that tha Liberal Government found out they had no power to grant them? It is quite evident Mr Bell is feeling sore nt the disas- trous effect of his first appearance before a mixed audience in Malpeque and ls attempting by press agency report; to minimise its effects. Both the Farmer and the Patriot wisely refrain from mentioning the ciistlgatlon suffered hy Mr Bell at the hands oi’ Hon. Mr Mathleson, to the great delight of the audience. who saw Mr Beli's many inaccuracies and mls-~ representations pillorled by the Premier. Mr Bell, instead of again coming out in the open, seeks to serve his pd;-pose by Uiilliiiis f0l‘ reporting purposes the editorial columns of the Patriot and the Farmer: to such depths have ‘our , contemporaries fallen. < 1 \ swiss-vx'-tisa»n'isf,ew.ie.i.sm.ai;~zr:rai:~r#J:sw--,weaver-rs-A .. - :tr . 1.\..t»~~i.»ii»»-ci.-i~ act as a shield. It is made to be readily detachable from its handle. A 'little to one side of its centre it is provided with an opening slightly larger than a riffs barrel. Through this the soldier can thrust hisrifle, the hole being sufficient- ly large to enable .him to aight- it. With the blade driven vertically into the ground, the rifle rests on the lower wall' of this opening and thus has its weigtli easily supported. While crouching behind the blad¢"iii firing the soldier is amply protected. - ,'_,\' _Q __ \ _ This device is continually-in use.on the firing line in large numbers. it is one of the' few inventions made since the opening of the war and almost immediately and extensively put into use. The army and navy officials of Britain, France, Italy, Canada and the United States, as well as the patent offices of these countries are being continually flooded with thou- sands of inventions for ull possible uses in this great war, and it is highly probably that one result of the war may be the production of miiny really- valuable inventions which would otherwise never have come to'llght. PATRIOT MQREPRESENTATIUN Wltli its usual disregard for accuracy the Patriot comes out yesterday with a challenge to the Guardian based on gross niisrepreseiitations. Our contemporary says: “The Guardian states that'the land tax and the road tax paid under the Conservatives amounts to $47,-131," and having put this assertion into the mouth of the Guardian it pro- ceeds to demolish it. The Guardian did not muke any such assertion. Our contemporary knows this as well as we do, but lt does not suit its purpose to acknowledge the truth. In our yesterday's issue we dealt with the revenue account and stated what the farmers contributed last year to revenue compared with what they contributed to revenue under the Grits. With regnrd to commutation labour the farmers are pnld $1.50 per day, tin increase of 50c. per day on the rote for labour 'under the Grit regime. The farmers prefer this system of maintaining their roads, as it is work they can very well do in the off-season, and it has resulted in very much improved roads as everyone, biirriiig the Patriot machine, admits. The farmers were never better oil’ than they are to-day, never had better roads, never better markets, never better prospects. Not one of them would go back to the rotten system of the Grit Government, when they were compelled to pay road taxes which went into the exclieuuer nt Charlottetown and never returned to the districts from which they were taken. The Grits pursued the Turkish method of grinding money out of be rolling in ill-gotten gain, at the expense of the honest' farmer who paid his taxes as it matter of course. i‘hc farmers know exactly how these matters stand. and iilt-i't-ly, laugh at the attempts of the Patriot to misrepresent the facts. PREACHING AND PRACTISING The following is one of the most effective sermons we have read for some time and it is from “Wall Street Journal:" “A preacher in Brooklyn, the Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis, the successor of Henry Ward Bceclicr and Lyman Abbott at the ugly old Plymouth Church. which is almost a national slirliie, gave letters of recommendation to two lumber company they floated, and ills liability was of course limited to the amount of’ his stock. The enter prise was i1 failure. No one knows exactly how much was involved, but Dr. Hlllls, over it period of four years. paid off the stockholders to the extent of $55,000 and two notes, the amount of which is not specified. “Sir Waiter Scott and Mark Twain did likewise, and Dr. Hillis, with a publicity he-probably docs not desire, joins the company of two very brave and lionortiblc gentlemen. 10| not laboured, the text not elaborated, yet A woiui or WARNING 1 ' We would respectfully direct the attention of the Patriot and other contemporaries to the fact that the War lliexis- ures Act and the Orders-in-Council passed in iiccordinice therewith provide for it penalty of $5,000 fine oi' imprison- ment for any term not exceeding five years, or both, for _ contraventions, and that provision is made prohibiting thc publication of certain specified kind of news and reports. We submit that the Patriot‘s renewed attack on the coni- mittee, coiisistliig of Mr Aitken, Mr Rattenhury, Mr Lyons and others, having charge of the lsland’s gift of oats. comes . under this ciitegory. There is seemingly no object in view other than to cause internal disaffectlon, and this is liornc out by the fact that the Patriot calls for information about the gift of outs which has already been asked for and laid over in the Legislature. This is too serious ti matter for our contemporary to attempt to make political capital out of.’or about which to stir up internal trouble. - - 1 d of Beaver Board, which . .W¢f1;::,1,'ie§i,§¢t¢;;r¢‘le5(;elf`o(i°d111a(ii1itigzg. It is moisture-proofed, is Slieagd ba¢k by a process of fibrf Ueatmenii' 3111.11 512-111g~ Tag front side is ready to be" painted-“_n0 Drlmlnil Coat required 1115 S1°°1‘1” '°a”°lS'°f the isolsliowlilnidft. _ 32 and is" wide and in iepsfhs °f 7 *"1 We also Stock Beaver. ile, which is suitable fo_r Bath- rooms, etc. It is made the same as BeaverdBo2;;'d but il1St¢2d t blocke o o represent ?i§glai1i,l;11i§ndeB§3i)¢1leeii istmliggethiz siime appearance of glazed’ me' GET ous Pi°¢Ql_' Do ll-(I and 'lo. edilltioml for postage in 20 mile sons (or Ile. il 1( St|’IkSB 1101118 in the way only the bn oth lanes of Provlnoel' for greater distances ask your ostmutll' - yoiiet or an effective _ °" ' . 9 sermon cm! count. ` ggqat te Include for I lbs., it flag alone is desired, ssiid the 81.10, Q4 sq, ltioael postage in href. lone (er 'lo. any Canadian point)- “Here is a preacher who practises what he preaclics. %§~t:g’;¥&g?;3a§,“un‘ nm, N ml Wall Street lends on character. if Dr. Hillis wants to no' Funsizo Aimee of b . . ' p g 1 ‘;.f;':.';‘.:’“.;‘;::.';‘.:i ;‘.;1:i:;.‘;§:'1 re °°-WM- S-1 1°-= -1-<1 M The ,, .,,, ig ` 'lwm oiumits.-if ompieis outfit is wanton mia I I L ` ~A F Gi Fon E`vi-.av Ho|v|E IITINP x¢0OOOOO0'l~#O¢O4 ». usitv siaiiscrioiis ’ ~ Fon ounniiini iiisiiiiisiis, Furnished by W. 8. Louson. syoeeeeeeebooooo A TRIBUTE TO=THE COW. Of all the animal creation the best friend tp man is the homely cow. `As a food producer she is our maln- stay and dependence. From the new-born babe t'o the aged invalid we are-all more or less dependent on her for our very existence. Her pro. duce commands the highest price in all the best markets 0| "I9 W0rld. Without her we would be deprived of many of the luxuries of life and not n few of its tm-B necessities. Without her the Illflllt W0l|Id cry [n yah] f *#00001 'l»§§§01»%§ 'oiikinncé while the nt: "‘i».J1,1 ("1" a1"Y3m\JI$` ‘x Writ’ ..- tlons of the earth, deprived of her life-sustaining pro- ducts, would liecomo im- poverished iuid disappear. In prosperity and in ad- versity the cow is every nian's friend. She can he dc- pended upon to do her share in lifting the mortgage from the old homestead. She plies the tables of the rich with rare and costly vlands. She paves the way for many a poor farm bo to enter the Y high school and the agricul- tural colieg_e.She tides the the farmer over the hard times and hedps boost lilni into prosperity. When ho has fallen into it rut and "a friend in need is a friend ln- deed" she can be relied up- on to come to the rescue and with her produce sot him on his feet again. ln- deed, it may be truly said that of all the animals that contributed to the support of mankind none rewards us so promptly and so liberally for kindness and food and care as the homely cow.- Dumb Animals. _ ,_ ,gun i"_' .- ~_“"'l Granite and Marble Works CALL and inspect the latest Monumental Designs at our show rooms 117 Kent Street, Revere Hotel Block P. C. BROWN & CO. 5-29Mniwftf.Eattf. _ I ‘t F ire- I nsurancé 1 A Necessity ' Then insure in good strong stock compan- . _ » 1 ies,which never contest an honest claim such ~ as is represented by E. R. BROW Charlottetown ` . Q 1 _ ,_ r' '»f5¢,Ul{‘sl`“' ‘U