COMMERCIAL MATTERS. pig iron interests in the ed Slates are plunmg a new price estimate of the world's produc- Pig lon in 1wU8 is 45,000,000 ols, g_en independent steel - manu- tacturer, * i | the United States made practicatly 15,- tons." ri. of the Ottawa Electric rail-- + the. way col for 1908 showed gross re- ceipts 'of, $848,888.78, and expenses, in- cluding interest on bonds, taxes, and , $204,846.96, leaving a 'net profit $94,541.82, or nvarly elev- eh per cent. on the average capital The Lancashire spinners are seriously alarmed over the condition of the cotton market. About ninéty per cent. of the members of Masters' Association have started working ir factories on- ly forty hours per week, Some mills are discussing a proposition to open the mills only every alternite week. Two more SXperts in_cotton growing started terday for ree at ot the British Cotton Tai Association which is ndertal- ing to provide British mills with a cot- ton supply indepéndent of the United States. A number of American cotton : are under engagement to settle Leone. 1908 the shipments through the Mi cal were : 204 70 bushels of increase of ol - 401,880, 2.889.848 boxes cheese, in. crease of 879.432; 702,280 barrels of ap- ples, increase of 977; 261,607 pack- of meats, increase of 128,201; 225. 188.095 board feet of lumber, decrease of 10,515,801; 147.574 cattle, Tia and 15, 114. 60,900 sheep, Ee ----------------------s in 8 During increase of increase of ge 1 3 o e Foundation 4 + # ! usiness which is a success is based upon 'to buy ads one must go to n head--to the manufacturer. This has 3 our objéct i crossing the ocean twice a Go direct to the best manufacturers, take large 8, pay cash and obtain the discounts. If you article we have, say a piece of Linen, a ing, a Handkerchief, Flannel, Silk, etc.,, compare 'what others offer at tie same price--we know fit and finish, all sizes, at 35c., 40c., soft yarn. | 45¢., 50c. pair. Overstockings, every pair will be found to fit like an ordinary Stocking. : very strong and warm, 35c., 40c., 45c., '8 , in fine | 50c. pair. ribs, = very able, thick fashioned, elastic tops, ¢. pair. Boys' Heavy Kickie Hose, the kind Ahat wears and looks well, excellent in ag 4 aT » Black et Men's Cashmere Sox, take particular notice to the weave and finish of these goods; they are of the highest work: manship and quality, and wear splen- didly, all sizes, at 20c., 35¢c., 40c., 50¢, Goods Black Lustres, the color of these goods is unsurpassed, the finish is per- fect, light and heavy weights, at 35c., 40c., 50c., 60c., 75¢., $1 yard, reputation and guarantée wide ond made np n be Black Poplins, fine and heavy cords, skirt, 81, $1.25, i the same on both sides, best French manufacture," at 75¢., S0c., #1, $1.10, $1.25, $1.40 yard. ish, 35 | Black Henriettas, brilliant finish, sin | soft silky weave, excellent for appear. y , now | ance and wear, at 50c., 60c., 75¢c., 90¢ off $1, 81.25. . regular ; Fancy Black Dress Goods, new cord: ed effects, new pebble weave, new Hop- sackings, at 75¢c., 90c., 81, 81.25, t and heavy | = { See the Fast Black Opaline Lining manufacture, $1.25, 81.50, | we are offering, soft satin finish, at : &: 128¢., 30c. yard. ' ¥ Ee -------- ---- . WALDRON - § ) ! -- o | WILL STERNLY PROSECUTE LK.C. NT Dmtsat Countess Russell's Husband Again Remanded--Street Service Par- alyzed by Snow--Trying to Set Aside Charge Against Thomp- son, - Toronto, Jan. 26.--W. R. Riddell, K.C., has accepted the appointment of procuring the prosecution in the civic investigation into the election frauds. Judge Winchester has intim- ated that he is ready to begin at once, and the case may, be opened on Thursday ~~ morning. The ¢ against Bx- n Burns for voting twive at the municipal election 'was remanded in t 's police court, un- il Friday, pending an appeal to the high court in the n case, for prohibition preventing the magistrate trying the cases. Archibald E. Stuart, Countess Rus- sell's divorced husband, was again re- ded a week in to-day's police court on the charge of vagrancy, no remit- tance or report having vet arrived from England, | . About three inches of snow has fal- len here to-day, and the storm is re-. ported general throughout Ontario. The probabilities for Ontario are clearing to-night. and fair 'and' colder to-morrow. The local street service is again paralyzed on several lines. EB. Duvernet, on behalf of Samu- el Thompson, accused of fraud, as a deputy returning officer, at the muni- ¢ipal election, is to-day, making an application to the high court for an order prohibiting the police magis- trate from proceeding to try the charges. The contention is that there are. no provisions in the act for charge against Thompson, who is ac- cused of himself putting in twenty- five ballots. Duvernet contends the charges should be voting twice and that the penalty is $25, recoverable in the division court. Col. Gibson attorney-general, as chairman, presented the new assess- ment. before the special com- mittee of tke legislature on this sub- ject, to-day, and the committee or- dered it to he printed. The new kill drops the proposed house tax and the proyosed provincial board of assess- ment for 'dealing with franchise hold- ing companies. The business tax will be on a graduated scale. Distillers will be assessed on 125 per cent. of their property and brewers on 100 per cent. The hill will be introduced into the house at once. It is also announced that there will ke a substantial increase in the pro- vip-ial tax on railways. Telephone and telegraph companies, likewise, w 11 be harder hit. They will be taxed : a percentage of their gross earnings in cities, towns and villages and in townehips will be asses: $200 per hile for first wi.e, and 87.50 for each additional wire: Joseph Stee!, Saginaw, Mich., has bought the stamp mi'l and mining machinery of the Golden Star mine, near Mine Centre, Algoma, and is about to remove them to the St. Anthony reef property at Sturgeon Lake, north of Ignace. Chief Justice Falconbridge gave judgment in the celebrated suit of Smart vs. Dana, regarding the shrie- valty of Leeds and Grenville. His lordship holds that 'the resignation made by Dana and his subsequent re- appointment, cannot void his bond to ay the plaintiff, his predecessor; 1,000 a year. - G. B. Black, Ald. 0. E. Culbert, E. Champagne, W. R. Stroud, W. E. Matthews and Dennis Murphy. M.P.P., of Ottawa, waited on the government to-day. asking £10,000 aid, for the Ot- tawa fat live stock show. A. P. West. ervelt has pone to Ottawa to investi- oate the disaster to the show build- ing. CAUSED A PANIC. Woman Looping The Loop 'Whirls Out. Madrid, J&d. 26.--An automobile, in which Mina Alix, n young New York girl, was looping the loop at the Par ith circus on Sunday, left the loop at Young the apex, and whirled out over the arena. The girl fell, fracturing her skull, and crushing in her ribs, the automobile being - shattered. Wamen fainted, and were trampled on in the rush and jam at the exits. scores be- ing hurt. After the panic had subsid ed,the part of the audience left, start- ed to try and wreck the circus, and nearly succeeded. The loop used was a complete circle. and the girl had run it scores of times in Lendon,, but a flaw was found at the top, which caused the vehicle on this occasion to leave the track. The manager has fled for his life, The girl is dangerously ill "n Ontario Legislature. Toronto, Jan. 26.-- Joseph P. Dow- ney continued his speech on the ad- dress in the legislature this afternoon. He continued the consideration of the reasons submitted by Hon. E. J. Da- vis for resigning his seat for North York prior to the last bye-election. Attorney-General Gibson took the opportunity of making a lengthy de- nial of the charges that the depart- ment had been remiss in its duty in dealing with the pool room at Toron- to Junction. He said the Canadian law on the subject was similar to that of England, and quoted from the de- cision in the Kempton Park betting case, where the case failed because it was found those who resorted to the place did their betting with one an- other. The junction room, Col. Gibson said, was cleverly devised to come within the meaning of the decision, The attorney-general spoke with feel- ing of the charges that had been made against him* in connection with this case, and protested he had endeavored to do his duty. In the remaining por- tions of "his speech which was not con- cluded, Col. Gibson presented new and vigorous arguments on the North Ren- frew case and the calling of the house. Col. Gibson will be followed by Me. St. John. There is a prospect that the debate will last all this week, and probably into next. Dr. 'F. J. Norman, Toronto, has been: appointed - to "succeed Dr. Moher F409 " retty, Toronto; of Quebec. Union street. Patrick St Ciscovered Lennox county, at the home of at the Orillia asylum, . = -------- Jabez Stoness, Perth Road, Elect- ed Warden. 'The Fromtenac county council met at the court house, Fridoy afternoon. In aftcndsnce ware Councillors Shan- non, dJo.hua Cox, [illar, Sproule, Sroor, John Cox, Franklin, Wilkins, Stcncse, Gray, Tapping and Pringle. The first business was the clection of a warden for 1904. 5 WARDEN STONESS. These nominations for the office were received' by Clerk Edwards : Moved' bv Councillors Shannon and Tapping, that Councillor Stoness be warden. Moved hy Councillors Spoor and John Cox that - Councillor! Franklin be warden. ' An open vote was taken 'and result- ed in Councillor' Stoness being elect- ed The newly felected warden was es- corted to the chair by his mover and seconder. He thanked his. supporters Story About Pope. Paris, Jan. 26.--The cor- respondent of the Journal at Rome telegraphs to his paper that Pope Pius X, is still worrying over the manner of his election and may. shortly. retire, by (} warmly for the honor conferred upon him, and expressed the hope that he would fill his office worthily, and that he and the councillors would work together in harmony. Moved by Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor lapping, that the com- mittee to mittees for the year be: the standing com- Councillors Gray, Shannon, Joshua Cox, Pillar, Tapping, Sproule and the warden.--Carried. DEATH AT SLEIGHING PARTY. ---- Dead An Hour Before Friends ' Realized It. Anoka; Minn., Jan. 26.--Death was an vnhidden and for some time an unrecognizable guest at a sleighing party which was given by a number of young merry-makers here last night. Among them was Louis Ficker, a young farmer, and by his side, with her arm around him, sat a young lady. She Yhought he was hanging his head on his breast to avoid t cold; Even when she remarked, "How col your hands are," and received no reply, she thought little of the mat- tor. In this way the sleigh sped for miles; to the accompaniment of toot- ing horns and singing. At last Fick- er's continued silence attracted gene- 1al attenticn. A young doctor in the party declared that Ficher had been cead over an hour. Peath was due to heart failure. Holding The Convention. Owing to the storm and late arrival of trains, the first session of the con- vention of National Association of Marine Engineers will not take place until eight o'clock to-night. The following delegates have arrived to attend the convention: F. Gendron, N. Beaudoin, Sorel, Que.; D. W, As. ton, J. L. Smith, Collingwood; C. Robinson, M. Wilson, Owen Sound; R. T. Beals, F. S. Henning, E. M. Gar- N. J. Morrison, W. Y. Barton, St. John, N.B.; N. De- cap, A. F. Hamlin, O. L. Marchand, Montreal; A. St. Laurient, F. Ouilette The Kingston delegates are: A. R. Milne; L. O'Brien, J. Gillie, 8. Milne, In addition to the out- side delegates there are Alexander L. De Martingay, grand vice-president, Sorel, Que.; R. Craig, grand auditor, Toronto. New Telephones. 378--R. C. Carter, 364 residence, William street. 175--W. Glaser, grocer, 260 Princess street, 225--A. E. Harding, residence, 5 Rideau street. 428---H. F. Mooers, residence, 103 583---G. W. Mahood, residence, 148 University anenue, 339--McMillan ang McGuire, brokers, 114 Brock street. 637--E. J. McFadden, teamster, 32 street. 96--Lieut.-Col, G.' H. Ogilvie, resi- dence, 149 Earl street. 639--G. H. Williams, grocer, Uni- versity avenue and Princess street. 536--S. Green, residence, Bath Road. Arrested A Deserter. On Saturday at Belleville, Officer Hayes arrested a young man named James Wallace, who turned outsto be a deserter from the Artillery at near Stirling village. An escort from the Limestone City took Wallace back with them. Royal Canadian Kingston. His home is Labour's Reward. ' John Gazette. City laborers in Boston get $2 per day. Councilman Hourin says this is a raised to $2.25 with double for Sun- days and night be no lack of city laborers in Boston --even at §2 per days "starving salary," and wants it work. There should Cases Of Small-Pox. Two cases of smallpox have been in North Frederickshurgh, the | sorry WORLD TIDINGS OCCURRENCES RECOUNTED IN BRICE FORM. ° -- Despatches and Cullings Telling of Events Traxspiring in All Parts of the Earth, Commercial travellers who were storm-bound on the G.T.R. have made a complaint against two St. Mary's hotels. A lind slide at Karowitz, Pruscian Lilesia, to-day, entombed tkLirty rail- way men. Some ten corpses have been removed. It is understood that Corea has de- cided to open the port of Wiju, which Russia desired to be kept closed, to the world's commerce. L. J. Ferritor, superintendent of the Wabash railway at St. Thomas, has been promoted to: the superintendency of the Indiana division: J Sister Philomena, mother superior of Mercy hospital, Desmoines, In., has learned that she is an heir of a $13,- 000,000 estate, left by an uncle, John McCormick, who died in Mclbourne. Two brothers and two sisters wil thare the fortvne with her. } QUITE A LETTER. Written By An Elector To The . Member. A member of parliament in Aus tralia recently received from an in- dignant constituent, who had asked him in vain for a "Lilet" (a job 'in politics), the following unique letter : Deer Sur: You're a dam fraud, and you know it. I don't care a rap for the billet or for the muney either, but you could have got it for me if you wasn't as mean as muk. Two pounds a week ain't any moar 10 me than forty shillin's is' to you, but 1 object to bein' made an infernil fool of. Soon as you was elected by my hard-work- ing friends a feller wanted to bet me that you wouldn't be in the house moren a week before you made an ass of yousseli. 1 bet him a cow on that, as 1 thought you was worth. it then. After I got your note sayin' you deklined to ackt in the matter i druv the cow over to the Keller's place an' tole him he had wen her. That's orl I got by howlin' meseli horse for you on election day, and months befoar. You not only hurt a man's Pride, lut you injure him in bizziness, I believe you think you'll get in agen. I don't. An' what I don't think is of moar konsequince than you imajin. 1 be- lieve you take a pleshir in cuttin' you best freinds, /but wate till the clouds roll by an' they'll cut you--' ust behind the Ear, where the butcher cuts the pig. Yure no man. Yure only a tule. I lowers meself ritin' to a skunk, even tho I med him a member of Parlia- ment. ---- Will You Read To Me To-Night ? Pittsburg Dispatch. The dinner done, the lamp is lit, And in its mellow glow we sit And talk of matters, grave and gay, That went to make another day. Comes Little One, a book in hand, With this request--nay, this command, For who's dainsay the little sprite ? "Please will you read to me to-night 2?" Read to you, Little One ? Why yes, What shall it be to-night 2 You guess You'd like to hear about the bears-- Their bowls of porridge, beds and chairs ? Well, that you shall. There, that tale's done ! And now--'* You'd like another one 2" To-morrow evening, Curly Head; "It's hass-pass seven !" Off to bed ! So each night another story-- Wicked dwarfs and giants gory, Dragons fierce and and princes daring, Forth to fame and fortune faring. Wandering tots, with Jeaves for bed, Houses made of gingerbread, Witches bad and fairies good, And all the wonders of the wood, "I like the witches best,"' says she, Who nightly nestles on my knee. But why by them she sets such store Psychologists must puzzle o'er Her likes are mine and I agree With all that she confides in me, And thus we travel, hand in hand, The storied roads of fairyland. Ah, little one, when years have fled, And left their silver on my head, And when the dimming eyes of age With difficulty scan the page, On you I'll turn the tables then, For I shall put the question, when I borrow of your better sight: "'Please--will you read to me tomight ?'* Died At Hamilton. Bishop's Mills, Jan. 26.--David Woods, Victoria, B.C., who was visit- ing his father here has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. N. Greer and Mr. and Miss McCully have returned from a long visit to Michigan. Thomas Me- Kenzie, Toronto, has returned home after a visit to his brother, Rev. D. McKenzie at the manse. Mrs. Samuel Dool is visiting at Hexton. The Pres- byterian church at Patterson's Corn- ers, holds its anniversary on Sunday, January 31st. Rev. Mr. McMullen, Merrickville, preaches, James and Miss Annie McKenny have returned from a pleasant visit to Brockville. Mr. and Mrs. McGinley, New York city, have come to our town to reside. We are to relate the death of Mrs. Bean, Hamilton. The deceased was known as Miss Emma Bigford. She was married to Mr. Bean in Septem- ber last. As a young lady she was highly esteemed by all, and a vromin- ent worker in the Methodist church. "The news of her sudden death eame as a shock to the community. She was sick but a day or two, blood- poisoning béing the cause of death. The remains were brought from Ham- ilton 'and interred in the burial ground at Prescott. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved ones. Howe Island Council. 3 Jan. 20th.--Councillors-elect, A. Mar- shall, L. Rochefort and M. McCarty, made oath to the declarations. On motion, Marshall-McCarty, L. Roche- fort was appointed chairman. On mo- tion, McCarty-Marshall, Thomas Kane and F. Duffy were appointed auditors. On motion, Marshall-McCarty, the nomination and election, to fill the va cancy in the gorncil caused by the re tirement of reégve-elect J. Prior, will Le held at public school No. 3. Adjourn- ed till February 15th. North Renfrew Petition. Ottawa, Jan. 26.--J. G. Forgie, bar- rister, of Penibroke, went to Toronto to, file a petition against the election of R. A. Dunlop, M.P.P., North Ren- frew. He makes wholesale charges of Mimico asylum nurse' recently attack: ed by the disease, boodling. He also asks for the _dis- THE LOCKETT SHOE STORE "There's a Richness" A Fulness, a Purity about. Mixed or Natural Green. Sold In sealed lead packets only. Ceylon tea that no other possesses. Black, By all grocers, pes ' Whitewear Typical of Laidlaw's Store Underclothes for women, girls and children, short and long Dresses for babies, all at the low prices of last year and our usual high standard maintained. Qur sale of White Underwear has grown to be such an impor- tant factor in Kingston's shopping because it has shown that King- slon women , of discriminating taste are not willing to sacrifice one iota of daintiness, of newness, of neatness, in order to save a few cents in the cost. of tHeir Under- clothing. Economy we must pro- vide and do provide as every wc- man in Kingston knews, but not "at the sacrifice of the very things that give value. For the past six months we have been preparing for the sale that is now going on. # | 7 White Skirts, Nightgowns, Drawers. Chemises, Corset Covers. Even if not prepared to buy, come and see the display. It is well worth the time spest, and if so disposed you may select any garment or sett and have your choice placed aside until required. «JOHN LAIDLAW & SON... 170-172 Princess St., Kingston. LR: A ---- Extra Bargains § This Week Read this, then call Ladies Ladies' Fine Kid Lace Boots, formerly $2.50; now § price, $1.25. and see the goods. Boys and Girls Boy's Coarse Lace Boots, for 73c. Boys' Medium Coarse Lace Boots, 80 A good one for 90c. A better one for $1. Any Ome Fifty Boot for $1.20. Any Two Dollar Boot for $1.60. Boys' Boots for 50c., 63c., d 83c. Infant's Fige Kid, Button Sizes, 8 to 7. '8be. Ladies' Empress Boot, $3.50 Lace Boots on table at (mostly large sizes), $2. One Table Ladies' Fine Dongola Lace Hand Welted, Stylish Shoes, for $2. One Lot Ladies' Cardigan Overs, Rub- bers and Stockings attached, $1.25, for 75¢. sc 5 1 pe One Lot Ladies' Fine Small last summer, $2, Kid Oxford Ties, pow $1.85. All Ladies' $1.50 Oxfords for $1.20. Ladies' Rubbers, at 35c., 40c., 50c. and | Child's Box Calf, Button, Sizes 8 to 60c 10, 65¢. 4 Child's Moccasing, 50c. Child's Felt Slippers. for 35c Twenty per cent. off 'all Ladies' Leggings Child's Fine Boots, all twenty per cent and Overgaiters. If you want good boots at atout COST PRICE just see our stock. qualification of Mr, Dunlop, | 4 -- 71ST YEAR. DISCOUNT § "ALL THIS WI We will give twenty per count off everything in t 20% O Suits, Ove Boys' Clothes, Und Gloves, Shi Collars, Ties Braces, 80c. BUYS $1 WO JENKIT ASSIGNEE ¢ - ' Of W. Atkinson's Es I HAVE RECEIVED INST) from the Assignee, to sell ov ises, No. 875 King St., on THURSDAY, Ja: At 11 o'clock, a the e New Thomas Organ, w Wi ing Machine, New Safe, Two Harness, New; Ope Brass Cc cal Instruments, Office Table, Organs, Three Dozen Whi Blinds, . - Awhing, Stoves, goods. No reserve, as the Estate wound ¢ Terms cash. =P JOHN n BANKRUPT S of Gr es, Wines, ' TENDERS ADDRESSED 7! dersigned 'will' be received up February the 17th for the p the stock in trade, of the al consisting- of : Grooeries, ...... ...... . vw Crockery, g Sen Wines and. Liquors, .. Fixtures, w..... vee Total ... . . : : The whole' will be sold en | arately. Also, Fon Sale or To-Let, Business Ptroperties, situated ton street and' Corner of P Montreal streets Full particulars may be ob copy of Inventory of stock y by applying to «the undersigt Highest or any tender not accepted : JI. HOWARD, Assigno Ontario Bank, Kin WANTED. WELLING, 'FOR MAY 1 7 rooms, from $13, «& month, Address 51:DBroc COMPETENT COOK, EXP housenmid. Apply Mrs. Fair, 167 King street. BOYS, TO. START' WORK factory, . at -once.. Apply Gould & Co., 200-212 Ki WE WANT A FEW PEOPLE locality to work for us ¢ time. Pleasant work. L Imperial Company, Lond« ------------------------------------------ INTELLIGENT GENTLENM vasser for Kingston. So tirely new. Sunday sch preferred. © Apply 1. G. dolph Hotel. A FEMALE COOK, FOR A School of 50 boys G Railway fare paid. Ei holidays in the summey, Boulden, Brockville. $1,050 MADE BY ONE year selling our housel ties. Did you make as our lines. Always sellip Marshall & Co., London A GENERAL SERVANT. ing or ironing. Must sle¢ Apply in the evening t bert Howard, corner Ki tre streets. ---------------------------- AN ORGANIST, ALSO A ductor for Sydenham & Church, Kingston. App either, or for the doul stating qualifications asked, may be sent to B ston. : A TRUSTWORTHY GENT lady in each county to ness for an old establist solid financial standing. bona fide weekly, salary by check each Monday venges direct from | oney advanced for exj close addressed envelop 370 Caxton Bldg., Chice SEXERAL INDUSTRIOUS in each state to travel tablished eleven years ¢ large capital, to call up and agents for successh fitable line Permanent Weekly cash salary of | travelling expenses anc advanced in cash each nerience not essential erence and enclose seli-a velope. NATIONAL, C Chicaro. -------------------------------- Li'ly Wlite potatoes. (