: o ha of primitive condi. | for a That Soni" sverwhere making war on Booker T. Washing- cost of mak- ton, and demanding that the presi: not be felt when it { 4. ignore him, is a spectacle ior out of the general taxation, |, gods, Washington is the ome col: he prasent surplus in cash. | ured wan of the south who appears 8 subject w the county | "ove 'n head nnd knows how to with and without use it. which concerns -- © the county, since | The British cabinet is said to be deal more to compromise on the tariff to pay for , and probably to impose a 4 on > small duty on wheat and flour for ---------- 3 revenue purposes. Won't that be tax- UNDOING THE GERRYMANDER, {ing the workingman's bread? The readjusting the constituencies, "to the last 'census, to a of Judges. That is Col. Tis- tion of probably acting with the con- on of his party, It has il the gerry. i : that ji as § ii i} iH £ Es Pei Sse 7 i will _be able and cfayons better than some : will be able to do it with their © | tongues. | The power of the cartoonist is very great. There is humour and force in | what he does, The sketch may have {ite absurd side, but it has its lessons, | too, and will become apparent at a : lance. The snrtocnint has hitherto 3 ted hie work to the press, and the efficacy of it has heen demonstrated by the effects of the political bosses of one state (Pennsylvania), to check it {by a law which had passed in the islature, They could stand any slang-whanging on the platform and in the field, but they wilted before the ¢ and desired his suppres- has a name for him- . 'he is certain to in the old land. people of the old combination of tal: ind are all too Toronto S: not be bit. Chicago New It's too other, in-law must Shamroc liance, and, Tt is now proposed to refer the ques: | toiler has been assured that hé will ATIONS. Why Turkey Lasts. bad that Rockefeller doesn't want Turkey for some reason or . Sure Of That, Montreal Herald. The war may be over; but the Brit ish war office is qonvinced that firing is still going on. Case Of Suspicion. Bellevi Intelligencer. A Now York man went round the world in fifty-four days. His mother- have been after him. Amusing Part Of It. tar, k IIT was built to meet Re truth to tell, in every race Shamroc! Hh ® od" He have to have made Was the Witte's Hunter didn't strangle , but lack of indgpendence in its account. Rejected Again. municipal Oe Dalton comservaitives have re Mr. Foster. That uneasy ghost with a troubled past is resting-place. * ACCUSED CONGREGATION. interior possessed Witte"s time. He snuffed out Do sions and the conumere marine drawn from De Witte's Another vie h eph Vaillancourt. The rock seems to have met Re- liance--coming hack. What Killed It. ville Recorder + in its editorial 'aol the London still seeking the salt of he anith, way the text preached tl wv. Roy W. Timeson the Second tist church on Sunday evening. He had uested that the im $3 more ® gation allow we salary, which had been refus- , and bade the congre- gation farewell with the following sen- : "You know the malicious ou have told and the insults i heaped upon me. However, it is to do it with his {not for me to pass judgment; you will lies you account to the Great udge. Where reprool has been nec- essary 1 have not shrunk. I know I enemies; 1 have aroused malice, but I could not have done otherwise and have been true." PLEHVE'S PLANS. Bound to Recover His Influence. 4.--Russian corres: i the Times, discussing effects of De Witte's retire: ministry of finance. seems to have been the outset to regain the ministry of before ultural commis: inistrations of the also was with- jurisdietion. tory fou Plalive js the re: ring factory pectors ony with the police. Shot By Companion. 'Quebec, Sept. d4.--Alfred Gaudreau, a , of Ste. L'lslet, was accidentally while hunting in the bush near Tache road by his companion, Jos- tue, county of killed on Tacs: bullet, fired at. a partridge, struck Gaudreau in the | head and itiod him imntantly. Now Is The Time. For gentlemen to buy their fall foot wear. | thy is selling $3.50 for $2.50. De | ceived with a successful busi- "with his wife to of their years ne Ex-Secretary of State John W. Lodge, U. S. commissioners at the Alaskan boundary tribunal. ses Frank Moore about the house hours later ly the cistern. The cistern in the kitchen and it is that while peering into it her balance and fell in, strik- 'at 6.30 body §2 {mother, step-father and two sisters, Florence at home and Ida, a student at the Athens High School. Foster and Senator H. ©C. their only chil The svmpathy of many friends is extended to the bereav- ed widow and daughter in this the hour of their supreme sorrow. : The funeral will be conducted by the Ma- sonic fraternity, of which deceased was an ardent member, at 12:30 o'clock on Saturday, and the remaing will he taken to Wilton and interred in the family plot there, The Dominion Rock Drill company shipped another three ton steam hoist to Montreal this week. This-makes five the company have turned out this sea son. W. T. Waller has a litter of nine Great Dame puppies, thoroughbreds, that are attracting considerable atten- tion among dog fanciers. They are all strong and active and a sight well worth seeing. Mrs. F. F. Miller was called to Mon- treal, on Sunday last, through the death of her aunt, Miss Diana Smith, which occurred after only a very short illness. The deceased lady was well known in Napanee, having visited her niece several summers. She was seven- ty-two years. of age. A paralytic stroke caused her sudden death. Mrs. R. Hodgson, Michigan; Miss Myrile Kennedy, Toronto; Miss Nellie Loyst, Haburn and Frank Mahood, are guests of Mrs. R. L. Hodgson this week. Miss Devitt, milliner, with Hardy & Co., is back again to her post with all the new modes in hats for the fall and winter season. Mrs. W. A. Rockwell, Master Algie, and Gordon, returned, Tuesday, from a two months' visit in Michigan. W. T. Norris and wife, Port Arthur, are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Norris, WMchmond. Mrs. J. M. Parrott, John street, has a beautiful night blooming cereus, which bloomed for several nights this week. It was viewed by many and greatly admired. The flowers were very large and emit- ted a most sweet aroma. Thug Catches A Tartar. Portland, Ore., Sept. 4.--To wrestle with an armed highwayman, teke his n- away from him and escape un- ite was the experience of A. N. Smith, a, travelling salesman. - He came ih on a train about 19:30. He has almost reached home afoot, when a man stepped from behind a tree and thrust a gun almost in Smith's face, telling him to throw up his hands. Smith is an athlete and be- fore the holdup man knew what was happening he was seized. In the strug- gie the gun was repeatedly discharg: ed "The footpad was finally thrown with sat violence, and the cun fell from his hand. Smith reached for the revolver and the holdup man took to his heels. When the travelling man tried to bring down the flying figure he found that the cartridges had all been discharged. Keir Hardie Seriously Ill. London, Sept. 4.--News of the seri- ous illness of Keir Hardie will be re- interest in la: bor circles, for his name is almost as familiar in "America ws on this side of the water. For several weeks he has lain at his London lodgings, too ill to be removed to his home in Scotland. His death, which it is fear ed may be imminent, undoubtedly would leave a gap in the ranks of British trades umionisma which / it would be difficult to fill; however much public opinion may be at vari ance regarding the man This Day Ia History. September 4th is the anniversary of the birth in 1784 of Alex. H. Stev- ens, surgeon, who introduced the European system of clinical instrue tion. Birth in 1703 of Edward Bates, attorney general in Lincoln's cabinet. Birth in 1802 of Marcus Whitman, ioneer missionary of Oregon. Birth h 1505 of William E. Dodge, New York merchant philanthropist Birth of Phoebe Cary; author of "Nearer Home' and other popular poets. It is expected thet not more than 25,000 persons will be .on Kingston fair grounds any one day next week, so don't be afraid of being crushed There will he speedy horse races, keen basehall ma parades of prize cattle, horses, pla % ote." all for the "of - with their 'daughter. Mrs. Shibley is | COMMISSION IN SESSION. The Preliminaries to a Month's Struggle. London, Sept. 4.--Chief Justice Al- versione was appointed chairman at the first meeting of the Alaskan houn- dary commission. R. T. Tower, of the British diplomatic service, was ap- pointed secretary. Assistant secretaries are John R. Carter and Joseph Pope. The official reporter of . the foreign office will take proceedings. Admis- sion will be by ticket from the secre tary. The attorney-general will open the debate and will be followed by the American counsel. Then Christo- pher Robinson will speak. The United States will move to have the reply adjourned to September 15th. The ar- gument is expected to close about Oc- tober 9th. Will Not Hand Them Over. London, Sept. 4.--The Times' Pekin correspondent says he is informed that there is not the slightest possibility of the Supao newspaper prisoners, who took refuge in the foreign quarters, being delivered to the Chinese author- ities, Several of the foreign ministers, who in order to serve political ends had expressed a willingness to hand over the prisoners, have, since the hor- rible execution of Shen Chien recon sidered their opinion and will sup- port the British minister. The action of the British government on this question has been most humane and praiseworthy and has met with wide spread approval. Where King And Emperor Meet. Berlin, Sept. 4.--The Chateau oi Wilhelmshohe, near Cassel, where King "Bdward vs his present visit to Emperor William, is the old seat of the electors of Hesse, and is re: nowned for its picturesque park ana its beautiful gardens, with their fam- ous fountains, which rival those at Herrenhauser, the roval domain nea: Hanover. Louis Napoleon resided at Wilhelmshohe, as a state prisoner. from September, 1870, until February, 1871. The Finest Ever Given. London, Sept. 4.--The Times' Vien: na special says: An elderlv journalist, who was at King Edward's reception yesterday morning, said: "I have wit- nessed the arrival of every foreign ruler who has visited Vienna during the last thirty vears, but I have nev- er known any. one to get such a re cention as King Edward." A similar belief 'is expressed on the part of many others qualified to speak. Aguinaldo's Good Advice. Manila, September 4. -- Aguinaldo has issued a circular letter to the Fili pinos urging them to abandon gambl- ing and cock fighting, to attend the public schools and seek for work. He hegs the municipalities to agitate a project for a united commercial com- oanv, to be organized in the interests of the Filipinos for the purpose of building a railway extending from Southern to Northern Luzon. Salmon Will Be Scarce. Portland, Ore, Sept. 4. --Revised on nearly definite re ports from all Pacific coast districts, including Alaska, show that the sal mon 'pack of this year will be 1,000, 000 cases smaller than that of last vear, and 1,750,000 cases smaller than the pack of the previous year. A gen- eral advance in prices appears to be inevitable. Big A0.H. picnic at Lake Ontario Park Labor day. Admission 15e. Kingston has had many sucessful fairs, but none to equal what this yeur's attraction promises to be. The show of flowers will be the largest in the history of; the association. En- tries in the. fruit line have been re: ceived from all parts of . Ontario. Pout one the date, September Sth to 11th. Weak And Exhausted. "Though weak and exhausted I was often unable to eat. After taking An- i Petroleum Emulsion for tw, MoE any man, careful about his appearance, is willing to pay $15 for a suit of clothes, In fact, So many men count on getting their suits at this price that we make éxtraordinary efforts to supply © smart, correct, handsomely tailored suits at this popu- lar figure.. We pick out the choice t woollens to be had, and have them made up in a manner uuknown { to usual clothing at this price, In fact we use all our power and prestige to supply the best suits ever made at $15. New Fancy Cheviots and neat Worst- ted, alse Black Cheviots and the handsome Blue or Black Serges. If you'll Jook you'll leave your $15 here, Our Fall Clothing Has Arrived. New Raincoats, New Trousers, New Overcoats. New Hats. THE H. D. BIBBY CO. .One Price Clothing House, Oak Hall, ®) DOCGNHOID00 OO OCOC0000000CON0 * JUST RECEIVED' Another lot of the G.A. Slater Shoe These goods sre made on their newest lasts for fall wear. Splendid values at THE SAWYER SHOE STORE PRINGESS STREET : rier oe PHON OESEOCOOCO 300 E 159 " EE ECONOMY IS WEALTH TO OUR TOWN AND OUT OF TOWN FRIENDS : We wish to remind you that this store is'always to the front with new gools. This season we have had splendid success in reducing our stock and have peen able to place large orders for fall. Our new SUITS AND OVERCOATS are nearly all in stock and such value and such make we have never seen before. The merchant tailor and those who sell ordinary ready-made-clothing must take a back seat. Choose Your Clothing, Men's Furnishings and Furs at Jos. Abramison's Where J may select from the largest, latest and best stock of - Men's and Boys' Clothing. Low prices, most fashionable materials, excellent quality and properly made. . It will more than pay you to "visit Br -------- JOS. ABRAMSON'S CLOTHING STORE, 180 PRINCESS STREET. Remember the Place + Between Redden's and Cravford's. | RTUUR ELLIS, Acme, fica site of New all, near ner of Quegn and Montreal Str I ------------------------------------------------ WM. NEWLANDS, ARCHITECT, fice, second floor over ood's store, corner | Pi and B Streets. Entrance tot Telephone GOS. BOARD. nS GOOD ROOMS AND FinsT-Cl board; also table board. had at Mrs. Bragen's, 24 Stuart ------ onal ay Mach) of from three to five. 195 Street. TO-LET. I €00D FURNISHED ROOMS, WITH _ without board. 101 Queen Stree PELL FURNISHED ROOMS; BOA also table boarders, at Mrs. Y, 64 William street. FURNISHED, OR. UNFURNISE 167 Frontemac Street, corner . B Street, furnace and all modern provements. Apply 428 Brock | FURNISHED DWELLING, 8 ROC modern, furnace, etc, 126 Unior also other dwellings, stores, J. 8. R. McCann, 51 Brock St FOUR GOOD FURNISHED ROO with board, with all modern venjences, at 191 University Ave FURNISHED ROOMS, WITH without board, with modern provements. Annly 160 King st corner Union Street THE DOUBLE ROOMYD OFFICE, the 1st floor of Fixchange Cham! Brock Street, adjoining the offic the Metropolitan Life Insurance n given om 17th Aug Apply to John Mudie inet. EDUCATIONAL. School of Art Evenifit classes," Tuesday and Tb Bay, 7:80 to 9:30. These classes specially, for wiechanmica. and inst tion is given individually to suit trades. CHARLES E. WRENSHALL Pgincipe + Rooms 2804 Princess street. KINGSTON BUSINESS COLLE KINGSTON, TORONTO BUSINESS COLLE TOFONTO. Uneqpalled facilities for securing § tious. Largest and best equipment in Car 821 Queen Street, Kingston. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Confederation Life Building. Toro MONEY AND BUSINESS. em EFWO HUNDRED THOUSAND D lars in sums from ane thousand ten thousand dollars. For part lars apply at GODWIN'S INS ANCE EMPORIUM, over Exp Oifice, Market Square. nen repre sete tebe eres MONEY TO LOAN IN LARGE small sums, at low rates of inte on city and farm property granted on city and county de tires. Apoly to S. J McG1 manager of Frontenac Loan and vestment Society. Office "oppo the Post Office. LIVERPOOL, LONDON AND GLC Fire Insurance Company. Avail: assets, 3,487,215. In .additioo which policy holders have security the unlimited liability all the stockholders. Farm and property insured at lowest poes rates. Fetore remewing old or gi new business et rates H STRANGE & STRANGE. Agents , Our Coal Is As Clean As T It Were Washed and Brushe ¥ach lump stands by itself. G molid coal--so much solid fire A coal reaches the surface of the er from the mines, impurities are pic out by hand. Thereafter it is scree several times before it reaches you, dirt, slate, etc., really have no chanc the dealers are careful. We. are very careful. Crawfor COAL THAT SUITS. Fob of Queen Sti~"Fhone 9 fou 3 - SUMMER FUEL PEA COAL Mazkes an excellent fuel for summer. $6 per ton. HARDWOOD, SOFTWOCD, KINDLING. Es SFT 58.