Foulard Silks Not a yard of these goods but what woild. be considered extra good value at much higher prices. Included in this lot sre many plain grounds in white black and colors. Special at '60c., 7c. yard. : Tafietas.-- Having the volt India fin- + In White Silks White Taffetas, 650., 780. yard. White Peau de Cygues, Sc. yard. White Wash Habutai, 27-inch wide, 80v., BSo., 60c., 76e., 80c. White Homstitohed Japanese Sits. -- A niagoificent assortment, $1, $1.10, | $1.25, 81.50, $1 6, 9, $2.28 yard. : tH dit 3 London, April 1.--During the Oxford and Cambridge race today, it was raining and a light wind was blowing iously to the start of the race. waler was smooth. Oxford won tons. and chose the Surrey" side of river. The boats started at 3.30 o'clock, i i infely ahead and Thomyeroft's separated the boats. Oxford drew up at the Crab Tees, Catiridge was only Bres-quant- ery a length ahead. By the t were i f ; if Ef i i 2 0 i i d | g } " i i Nice, France, April 1.--Count Elliot Zeborowski, of Arm York, was kil N and Latourbie. Coun Zeharouskis car turned sharp angle too quickly, toppled over and was wrecked. The a hurl- ed. against a rock, his head was split open and he died instantly, His chaf- feur in believed to have been mortally injured. The race was stopped immedi- ately. The count was an Anwrican, but bad lived in England for a num- ber of years, : those. He broke in upon the house with a speech, brief to be sure, hut uated with much ap- ause. the administration for t4, attitude toward the trusts, Mr. Vandiver rirceeeded: * 'And the cow and the bear,' " said he, * "shall feed; their young ones shall "lie go 3 and the lion shall eat straw like an ox.' oe Songed laughter snd the fall of } . Vandiver off further elucidation. > of from Had A Warm Time. Vienva, April 1.--~Albanisns in ro- volt against the Russo-Austrian re- form scheme for the Balkans, to-day, attacked a Turkish garrison of 3,000 at Motrovitia. The attacking party after a bird t were repulsed with heavy losses. Turks, after rout- ing the Albani pursued them for Wash Goods Linen Batistes, 19¢., 3c, yard, White Madras, Hopsockings, corded oflects, Dimities, 13c., 20c., e., 30c., 380. American Striped ' Organdies.--De- signs decidedly novel .and new, 20c.; 25¢., 30c., be. 3 _ All black Organdies with black . stripes, 25¢. yard, fast colors. | Novelty lawns.~In white and color- od grounds, 18e., 20c,, 2e., 80c. yard, some distance adding to the casual ties, : Mr. and Mrs. Farrell and family ar- rived from England, by 88. "Ba- varian, after a very pleasant voyage across the Atlantie. They have: taken their residence with Mr. and: Mes. Dut- ton, 450 Barrie street, until théy teke up xy * There was quite a hubbub in a city house to-day, when the family arosq this morning to find the silverware one. The result was a summoning of lice and the discovery of an April joke, Between the present time and May ist the police comihissioners will mee to consider the advieability of ap: pointing a successor to Constable Tut- The local death raze was remark- lv High for the past three months. From January Ist to March 31st, 12 Shedtha wets registered in' the office now "The Boer , Delarey, after t it was the hottest fire he had "ever heen , and he couldn't understand «the Canadians could have kept is column at bay. There were 310 killed and 130 J that doy. It was simply sublime, he said. You know we didw't just, lie and away at the Boers. We hurled 'cuss' words Were At Toronto. Toronto, April 1.--A number of of the 2nd Canadian Mount. ed Rifles, who took part in the Hart's River engagemént, commemorated the first anniversary of this event by a banquet. W. Hamilton Merritt, se- in command, presided, and among those present were Surgeon- Major H. R.' Duff, Kingston, James Evans, Port Hope, father of Trooper Evans, who was killed 'Hart's River, It was decided to form an association of the 2nd Canadjan Mounted Rifles, to be known as the Hart's River Association. Major Merritt waa chosen honorary presi- dent; Capt. Bruce Carruthers honor- ary vice-president; Major Duff, presi dent; Trooper A. J. Brace, wéeretary- treasurer. It was also resolved to make the fathers of all the men of the regiment who died in South Africa, honorary members of the association. TWO BOSSES SIGN. Messrs. Laird and Savage Agree to the Union's Demands. In connection with the strike among local journeymen painters, a mas- ter painter stated to-day that last week he had a man employed in hang- ing paper, who put on fourteen rolls in nine hours, for which the employer received twelve and one-half cents gq roll, or 81.75. The man's wages amounted' to $1.75, so that the em- ployer "was out the cost of the paste supplied, his own time in figuring on the job and overseeing it, not to speak of shop rent, ete. "The tion is," said he, "how much more Would I have Ra had the man been working on t oposed eight hour schedule 2" m igh Robinson Bros. have two apprentices at work. The fathers of the boys are numbered among the sthikers. Two master painters, W. J, Savage and John Laird, acceded to the de- mands of the union, as they had pressing work on hand. Their work: men resumed labor to-day. Four of the master painters, Rob- inson Bros, T. McMahon & Co., T. W. Milo and W.' N. Lemmon had a conference a day or two ago and: decid! ed to resist the demands of the union. No April Fool. ; About those little children's shed at 40c. and 59. on sale to-day, Thurs. day, Friday and Saturday. ay Bushes! land's. Red, black and ch ate col ors, lace and button, sizes 20 7] Don't. wiss this \ fasivn g » W. B. Bartram, wife and little child, | ol Cape Town, South Africa, are on a visit t, Mrs. Bartram's father, Rev. Hones Lawson, Addison. Hr. Bartram t Cangdg some years ago for 3 Africa as a commercial traveller. He han since gong mto husiness for him- self and has made a success of it. The revenue of Cape Colony, fot the eight rignths ending February Reh, shows increase of over $10,000# or abokt thirty per cent. over the Toe Orie Svuiioht has Sob: and J : | minute, which in an hour and {thre - It is reported that a conference will be held at Indianapolis April 7th, to discuss the affiliation of miners unions of Canada and the United States. Lieut.-Governor McMillan, Winnipeg, gave a dinner to the South African veterans on Tuesday night in com- memoration of the last fight. Queen Alexandra was met at Copen- hagen by King Christian, the Dowag- er Empress of Russia, and all the members' of the Danish roval family. Twenty thousand building trades union men between New York icity line and Hartford, went on strike, to- day, for a twenty per cent. advance 'in wages. Owing to scarcity of houses and the erowded condition of Fort William, Ont., a number of prominent men have a company to build houses. The capital is $100,000. Wiliam Townsend, a New York broker, has been 'expelled from the Produce Exchange, on a charge that he was executing orders for a concern in the discretionary pool business. Wayne McVeagh, Pennsylvania, has been selected as United States Sujit sentative on ague tripbunal, which will consider the claims of the non-allied powers against Venezuela. The claim of Duveen Bros., of $350 against the Duke of Manchester, for which his grace's trunks were attached ¢ has been paid. The trouble arose dut of transferrence of the duke's account from ireland to New York. The carpenters' union of Windsor and the boss carpenters and millmen have come to an understanding where- by the schedule of wages paid last year was agreed on, to continue to January lst, 1904. Cornelius Shields, of the Dominion Coal, Iron and Steel Co., tendered hiv resignation this morning. He will be succeeded by G. H. Duggan. Shields, 'it is understood, goes to Sault Ste. Marie. D. L. Austin, charged with forgery at Brandon, Man., and brought bac frém Detroit, Mich., escagd from the Pacific Express at Austin, Man., on Tuesday night and has not yet been captured. He had shackles on his feet when he escaped. The sixty painters and decorators who, on Monday, went on strike af the new King Edward hotel, Toronto, returned to work this 'morning, the contractors having agreed to their demands for forty cents an hour, to take effect next Monday. here was a riot among the strik- ing factory workers at Colmar, Ger- strators could be quieted the police were forced to charge them with swords and revolvers. Many of the strikers were wounded. Three labor leaders were arrested. # PRINCE HOLDS RECORD. In Handshaking Prince Beats Even Highest Rate. The Prince of Wales holds the re- cord for handshaking, which previous- ly stood to the credit of the late Pre- sident McRisley: On January 1st four ears president at a p- {ion at' White House shook Bande with 4,500 persons in an hour, which works out at the rate of seventy-five per minute. Some months later greeted 4,815 individuals in an hour and three-quarters. On that occasion some members of the cabinet who were assisting Him endeavored 'to keep pace with their chief, but were soon exhausted, and had to abandon the attempt, although the president took matters, comparatively 'easy, being bontent with forty-six shakes per = ® quarters, gave a total of 4.815 indi- viduals greeted. . For rather over two years this fact at the White House held the record, but it "was then easily beaten by the present Prince of Wales at Melbourne Government House in a reception 'held a year last June. prince shook 'hands with five thonsand visitobs, an ordeal so trying that once or twice a few minutes' rest for his aching fin gers became necessary. At the con- clusion of the function the royal hand had to be bathed and vigorously mas- by a medical attendant. Dur ing bis tour through the colonies his roval highness shook hands with 35, persons, 5 See the latest in corsets, military hip, from 50c. up. New York Dress Relorm. The "ghost, walked" to-day for those whose names figure on the pay roll of | 'many, to-day, and before the demon-) 1s Ca FL z : TO preparation Rg Aes ef ee Ss operations. Investors will lose noth : 2 Bo . laa ne Fg Duncan, ex gt ral manage Tailor-Made Suits / ' 8} died at Halifax, N.S., today, aged Of Black or Navy Cloths, no collar, large - b-4 San, Nborals have nom pouch front, 'gathered and strapped sleeve, ; jonied Geuegs Braddha, a we silk-lined coat and trimmed with sifie-ahd prohibitionists. ornaments. : -- oh ital 3 1 oN Br price only $12.50 - i WER : Ea Other Special Costumes at $14.25, $13.95, ° Cambridge Won. s $10, $18.95, $15.75 and many others. - eg o London, April 1.~In the ® eres Foes 2 » 4 2 ~~ In Black, Blue or Grey Cloths, § gore ceoeERee slot 'seains at special price. ! White China Silk Waists =~ : New Sesign, hemstitched and trimgred 2 ony $3.99 Also a great variety of others, ° - The largest and most com- - plete stock we have ever had. a tetra Genuine French E> ED g Kid Gloves $1 'and $1.25. Laidlaw's, | 170-172 Princess Stregt, Kingston. APIS NN Py NAny AAA 2 7 Trunks, Suit Cases, | Telescopes, And all Travelling Requisites. 2 A large and complete stock carried on second floor. Prices as reasonable as our $hoes, -- THE LOCKETT SHOE STORE 3' BROWN BREAD 2 Made from the Purest Graham Flour! In favor among those who have tried it. WHOLE WHEAT DREAD ' ; ns p ies of @ the wheat. Especially intended for Bidporties of : sons, despeptics, ete. TOYE'S BREAD. great -- hy --g-- 'Fuse Wire and Eleclrical Zines. og bir 108s il eas al th products of priewn labore the city. "WRITE FOR CATALOGUE." Lom THE CANADA METAL COMPANY, Wiliam Strest, Torosts, Ont. |G ¢ e lied 4 " Ss tPA : The Furnishing 'Of the Kitche: Is as important as he furnishing any room in the house. We are gl to give careful "dttention to it for yc We have thé things with which to g yoh ah 0 niefit kitchen. Not mu cost this department, but lots. of tisfaction in what you buy, Kitchen Tables, $2 to $6.50. Kitchen" Cabinéts for $5.50 to $10. is pleased to: a nounce' t {E. O'Brien' has consig br asle; a Collection of : High Class Pictures PIGTURE SAL X 5 OIE 3 Com Artists' Proof Engraving 8 Eoin 8, Etchings, Fad Simile ng Se Ph 1 tograveurs, Artetype ho ns, Hallstaegls, Ca vings, Etchings, a: bon. Photosraphs, etc., etc. Replicas 014. gud Modorn Masters. ¥ The collsction will be on yiew in large warehouse, No. 886 King stre from FRIDAY, April 3rd. o AUCTION SALE Tuesday and We nesday, April 7th and Sth, at 2:30 ar 7:30 o'slock, each day. << J. H. MILLS, Auctioneer, Catalogues later. [Vie SPRING Oui SMALL HAND COLORED PICTURES . {OURIDWN COLORING) Pll ame ly suitable for Welding ASM Birthday Gilts. i, "Bs a pleasure to show thant to you. KIRKPATRIGK'S ART STGRE Don't Be Extravagant. Sond Dresbes, Jackets, Suite and Overcoat tows. Weretn Die wad Press thein like nev at very Parker's Dye Works and Laundr) T, B' HAWLEY, , 408. 109 Brock Strebt WANTED. IRLS PLIT MICA. APPLY A1 9 a Bre mica works, Princess St GENERAL SERVANT. NO WASH A ing Or itoming. Apply at 55 George i -------------------------------------- FOR LETTER PRESS ANI BU safe. J. 8S. R. cCann, 51 Brock street. ---------- ree ttre LADY -WISHING TO MAKE SOME miofiéy pleasantly ut home. Genuine. Address A, this office. i MAKERS, PATTERN MAK. LL A snd moulders. Nine héur day. Address "Vancouver En- ng Works, Limited, Van- , B.C, * cou -------------------------------------- ; ENT, EMPLOY YOUR- el Eataclieh a busipess. Ou are used everyday by every . Men make fortunes. Write G. Marshall & Co., London, Ont. eee EN, TRAVELLING OR LO BALE }ine 35 per cent. commis Goods new, sell to every busi ness everywhere. Sample case free. Address, Hh N. Co., 112 E. 125th St. New York. TRADE, MEN TO LEARN BARBER offer for April. Tools, positions 3 our method. Catalogue and parti culars hls; free. Write Moler Bar ber College. Chicago, lil days in mining stocks, which a dividend of two Al contract fo) REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE SALE of 'high are' now payin per cent. monthly. right. rty. For particulars, etc. aitdrees' Clark. Drake Harper hankers, 79-85 Wall street, New | York city. PERSON TO TRAVEI ET ly