hile | beautificd, but there | stance there is an account of $70 for experience. A more effectual: d have been to notify them or by printed circular, of proper care. In some places it is required by law, that a certain am- the pedestrians. In Montreal the depth of snow remaining on the walk is usu- ally two inches. When the walk is cleaned 6ff until the stone or asphalt appears the snow to some extent is put back upon it. So that the side walk cleaning in Kingston has not been done as carefully as in other places, and there is really no ground for complaint, when the offender against the by-law is given a serious and warning lesson. A QUESTION OF ACCOUNTS. Committees from ~ the county and city have met and discussed, in an amicable sjirit, certain accounts in which they were alleged to be jointly interested. These accounts have refer: ence to the administration of justice, to the court house, and to the grounds. They do not come within the scope of the agreements under which the city and county are acting, and thére has been a difference of opinion with re gard to the city's liability. For in one year's cab hire in connection with the courts. It is admitted to be right that the judges should be driven be tween the hotel and court house, but why this should uniformly cost $3 a day, for all the judges, and amount to $70 is not apparent. Then it may be expedient to engage an architect to supervise the work done; on the 'court formation in regard to the draine, but the city holds that its officials can serve it, fully and 'efficiently, in con- nection. with any inferest with which it is identified, and they object to the item in question. The grounds around the court house, being within the city, are an attraction to it when they are is mo specific agreement with régard to this matter, and in the absence of it there is bound to be differences respecting the ac: comnts: Whe, $wo corporations are Pp eourse in suggest- ing a memlowence at an carly date, be tweén special committees, so that there may be an anderstemnding - upon all these points, A PROTECTIONIST PROTESTS. The Hamilton Spectator. has been readin the cement manufacturers a pretty sharp lecture. - Thev annear to be in a combine, and, beside having 'the advant of a hich terifi add about a dollar a barrel for what the Spectator calls "pure patriotism." Our contemporary remarks : "The Spectator is protectionist. It. goes in for high protection. It would put a duty on American cement which would bar it out entirely, and give the Canadian market entirely to the Canadian manufacturer, But the Can- adian manufacturer must be reasona- ble in his demands. H Hamilton is able to import cement at a dollar a barrel less than the price of the Can- adian article--the American producer paying the duty and freight--this city is perfectly justified in dealing with the American maker." - What is said of cement may be said, and with equal force, of other things. Tt was only a few. days ago that the Whig saw a report in the papers of an American agent being able to lav down sewer pipes, with duty added, at less than the Canadian pipes cost in the very city in which they manufactured. And both the coment and pipe mak- af probably willing to join in the and for a higher tarifl. The Ham- | ilton Spectator is having its eves op- ened. It is not opposed to protection lof an industry when it is young, | "but," it observes, "Hamilton cannot afford to be patriotic fo the tune . of ' 181 a barrel on coment." A protest like '| this ought to start some people thinking. is RN AHIRAIRINAANAAAYNN] The canals have been placed under the direction of the marine depart- ment. There is nothing unseemly ab- out thet: Tt is u change which the his hiding place, and confession of what he last election when he plug- the ballot box of one sub-division y ballots, twenty-five going for the controllers and twenty-five for the aldermen. Thompson says he was distributing literature: and in doing other chores, for which he received corporation seeking favours from the ¢ity, and that the money was circu: lated freely im, the municipal elections. Thompson knows nothing of this. Je was not the medium of the wholesale corruption which has been hinted at. The man does not appear to have heen as 'wicked as some pictured him. He did the plugging, but not for mon-y. There was the opportunity, for.it, «nd he did that which he believed would help his friends. What he may experi ence, as a result of his confession, is not apparent. It is did that bo has heen offered protection. It.is this assurance that has suggested to oiber election officials the wisdom of muking statements, and iv is announced ibnt several of them hava signifid "their willingness to throw themselves ¢n the clemency, of the cours amd confess thir faults." A REMEDY IS EXPECTED. Some people are earnestly canvas sing the position. of the legi'lature apon the street railway question. They ask, Will the house do anything? Will it respond to the pelition of the (ity for remedial legi-lation ? It certainly acted in 1893. Then the reflway company and the civia com- mittee--g strong one and composed of some of the best business men--failed to agree. The company had a per petual charter for a horse car ser vie. It was anxious to hold this iranchise. The parties to the case fail- ing to reach a settlement on the points between themr--the length of the franchisé, the repair of the streets, ete.--~the Private Bills Committee of the legislature took the issue up. The chairman, with the concurrence of the committee, whith was practical ly unanimous, suggested that the fran- hise be one of forty years, and that the city keep the : streets (in luding that part of them which is occupied by the railway track), in repair for fifteen years. The suggestion being tantamount to a command, or being as binding as a law, was acted upon by the city, and the agreement follow- ed. Of course it was finally passed by the legislature, but in essence, in its essential features, it was the. propos al of the Private Billy' Committee, Now the power 'which impressed 'its way upon the council in 1893 can im- press its way upon the company. It does not appear that the legi lature understood that the cars could be operated spasmodically and according to the humour of any person. They, or the sleighs referred to in the agreement, were expected to be in use regularly. To be sure a storm or a strike may disturb the service tem- porarily, and the legislature, in at taching a penalty for non-service, may provide for this. But a remedy for present conditions & possible, and -it is expected. -- EDITORIAL VIEWS. The city council is putting business methods 'and business ideas into "its affairs, and the result is very appar- ent, Mr. Monk contemplates a discus sion of the causes that led to his re tirement. 1f he speaks somebody will be hurt. : -- How many of the schools are teach- ing the geography of the war? The teachers will find the exercise a help- ful and diverting exercise. La Patrie intimates that things have been happening in Mondreal accord. ing to the desires of Mr. Borden. The sacrifice of Mr. Monk may be one of these things, but there is no proof of it. Public life, when seriously followed, is killing. and many a good man, be- cause of his devotion, has gone early to his reward. That Senator Wark has reached 100 years, and is equal to legislative duty, is an uncommon and remarkable circumstance. The Toronto News does not think much of Mr. Tarte's performances in recent times, and especially of = his bid for the conservative leadership in Quebec . The man whom the party abused for years is hardly likely to become its popular hero. A A Colorado Congressman resigned his shat on the ground that he could not tolerate the corruption with which it had been' won. Marvelous to relate, nine-tenths of this corruption was among the women voters. There is a réflection on the sex for which no apo- lov can be offered. Wool, 1#lk or cotton in one rar ment, dyed 'with Household Dyes. Gib: son's Red Cross Drug Store only. Try. 's cream rolls and you progress of events fully warrants. ¥ will use no others. tl HE BURGLAR KILLED AT LONDON IDENTIFIED. -- He Had Served Terms And Was An Escaped Prisoner From Toronto Jail--The Jury's Ver- - diet. . Toronto, Feb. 24.-- Shorty Billy," the burglar who was shot dead by au detective in London, a week or so ago, was, according to the provincial auth- arities here, nome other than Steve Doyle, burglar, convict and desperate crook, who escaped from the Toronto lice in the Joring break for liberty ast August, made by himself and two companions, and Mur- phy. "Texas," the dead burglars pal, who was captured at the time of he shooting, is Edward White, alias W. M. Crimmons, Rae, Hall, and Brun- del, Stev le and Ed. White havo | been in thé\Zoronto jail many times and in the Central prison half a dozen times. enbush ARD RECORD) . CZAR OF RUSSIA Greatly Depressed By The War Verdict Of Jury. _ London,Ont., Feb. 24.-The coroner's ury, which investigated the death of who was shot, brought in a verdict that Wilson came to his death by a pistol bullet wound in' the hands of | one of the detectives, Thomas Nickle | or Robert Egleton, on the London po- lice force, .and that the shot was fired in self-defence, and that their act was justifiable. The evidence adduced was a complete corroboration of the story told by the detectives. OBSERVATIONS. A Very Proper Wish. Toronto World. wheat is going up at a lively rate epd here's hoping that the mercury will soon follow its example, An Amateur Suggestion, Toronto Star. A professor of the Ontario Agricul- tural Co.lege has' been explaining how to make hens lay in cold weather. Our own plan is to tie the fowl down if she won't ie still. People Very Ill. Mentreal Herald. Now that Mr. Monk. is--out, Mr; Tarte has Lis ear to the ground lis- ten'ng for a call from Cntario con- servatives. 'They're not sa)ingz much --that he'd care to hear. Cure Worse Than Disease. Brantford Expositer. A: New Jersey woman sleeps out of doors to cure consumption. If she had tried it in Brantford this winser she would not have heen troubled with consumption very much. Won't It, Indeed ? Hamilton Times'. Well, there's one thing about - the Toronto election crookedn:ss that is comforting, and that is that it won't cost the province much to send the whole bunch of crooks to the Central prison. TAKING UP TESTIMONY In Libel Suit Against Turret Crown Begun. Detroit, Mich., Feb: 24.--The taking of testimony in a libel suit, brought by the Gilchrist Transportation com- nanv, Cleveland, arainst the steamer Turret Crown, owned by the Canadian Lake and Ocean Navigation companv. Toronto, has begun in the United States district court. The Gilohrist peovle claim damages of $37,242 as a result of the sinking of the steamer Waverly, and injuries to the barece, W. 8. Crossthwrite, . on Julv 22nd, last, on Lake Huron, about eight miles below Harbor Beach. STRUCK WHILE DRILLING Well, And Is Dead From His Injuries., Y Essex, Ont., Feb. 24.--George Rob- ertson, who while drilling a well for the M.C.R., was struck on the head by a piece of falling wood, is dead. Robertson was thirty-five years of age, and leaves a widow and a small fa mily, who reside at Chatham. Wounds Of Friends. You can thank God if you have a friend who faces you up with your true self now and then. The salvation of some of us is that we have some- one to put the mirror of truth before us occasionally. If it were not for this we would go blundering and bluster- ing on to destruction, Dom't fall out with a friend who takes' you aside when you have made an ass of your- self, or perhaps worse, and tells you 80. 'Faithful are the wounds of a friend." Ope of the hardest things to swallow is a rebuke from those whose 1 opinion we covet. "Whom the ord loveth he chasteneth," and whom He loveth sévenfold He gives a faith- ful wife or friend to trim and prune him into nobler manhood. The man who prefers the kisses of an enemy to the wounds of a friend is but a short walk from the pit. Whatever you do, 'don't quarrel with the friend who is not afraid to stick the kmife in, and turn it around if necessary. ¢ Action Against Provost Dismissed. Toronto, Feb. 24.--At Osgoode Hall, yesterday, in tho case of the univer sity of Trinity Coll vs. Macklem, W. D. Gwynne for defendants, obtain- ed an order dismissing the action without costs for want of prosecu- tion. This was the action brought to prevent 'the federation of Trinity Uni versity with the University of Toron- to. Crushed By Tons Of Coal. Detroit, Mich., "Feb, 24.--~Charles Curtis, a colored stevedore, employed at Hurley's coal dock, while tunnel ling into a pile of frozen coal, was crushed under several toms, which gave away. He was dug out dead. Curtis came here from Chatham, Ont. Is .your system run down. Blaud's Iron Tonic Pills (the genuine), 100 for 25¢. Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store. Night Constable Chestnut, Piston, was fined 85 and costs, for assault on Charles Wycott. Assorted cookies, rolls and buns at illiam Wilson, alias 'Shorty Bille | i 0 Not a minate should be lost when a child shows symptoms of croup. Cough Remedy given as soon as the child be- * comes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough sppears will prevent the attack. It never fail, . and is pleasant and safe to take. Chamberlain's 2 NICHOLAS II. St. Petersburg, Feb. 21.--The czar, whose health has never been robust, is ill, and almost broke down, on the evening before the first news of the { war outbreak. The czar went to his mother, the dowager empréss, amd showing to her some official papers, he said: "I have given my decision, I will that there shall be no war." CHANGE IN PLANS. , In Regard To Warships For Brit- ish Navy. : London, Feb. 24.--One result of ssia's naval loss was foreshadowed in the House of Commons yesterday. Cant. Pretyman, member from Wood- biidge, defending. the purchase of Chilian watships, said the next year's programme of sh'p building had beens] reduced from the laying down of three battleships by April Ist, as now ar- renyed, i', to laying down. two chips only, and in certain contigen- cies, to only one, and that one not Lefore autumn. The Times' Berlin special says : The Cologne Gazette says negotiations are in progress between Norway, Sweden and Denmark with a view to combin- ed action in the event of the extension of the area of hostilities to European waters. Such an understanding is sal to be a scramble for the protection ol the coasts of the countries mentioned and for the maintenance of effective neutrality. The Times' Tokio special says: It is understood that the Diet will meet in the middle of March, when the gov- ernment' will introduce a war budget, providing sixty million yen annually to meet the cost of war for the ser- vice of the war loans. The Times' Wei-Hai-Wei special saya: I hear; on good authority, that the mechanics at Port Arthur, Dilny and Vladivostock are Chinese -and that it is impossible for the Russians to re- pair their damaged warships. Rus: sian naval engineering knowledge is declared to be superficial and inade- quate for effective action at sca. Wounded At Harbin. Paris, Feb. 24.--In a despatch from Harbin, Manchuria, a correspondent of the Matin says, ambulances are being sent thera from all parts of Rus- sia and that the Baltic railway has furnished a sanitary train for 200 wounded. The Russian colony at Se- oul has taken refuge in the legation at Chemulpo. The allegation is made, according to this despatch from Port Arthur, that the Japanese have 'de- throned the Emperor of Korea and annexed the country. You eat, work and sleep well when vou take Gibson's Red Cross Beef, Iron and Wine, 50c. Coroner's jury at Wiarton, Ont., re- turned a verdict that the death of Mrs. Cochrane, found frozen, was due to exposure. ' A ---- Tendency Of The Times. The tendency of medical science is toward preventive measures. The best thought of the world is being given to the subject. It is easier and bet- ter to prevent than to cure. "It has been fully demonstrated that pneu- menia, one of the most dangerous diseases that medical men have to contend with can be prevented by the use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Pneumonia always results from a cold or from an attack of influenza (grip), and it has been observed that this re- medy counteracts any tendency of these di:eases toward pneumonia. This has been fully proven in many thou- sands of cases in which this remedy has been used during: the great pre- valence of colds and grippe in recent years, and can be relied upon with img licit confidence. Pneumonia often results from a slight cold when no danger is apprehended until it is sud- denly discovered that there is fever end difficulty in breathing and pains in the chest, then it is pronounced that the paticnt has pneumonia. Be on the safe side and take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the cold is contra ted. It always cures. For sale by all druggists. Wood's Wood's Phosphodine is sold by ali Ferguson's, always fresh. Kingston Druggists, lothing of Quality. Our smart, hand- some Spring Shits are "decidedly well bred, and you can call ther "Clothes of + Quality," 'for appreciated by good dressers. The here in single and double - breasted Sacks, with the new narrow collar and lapels. The suits have not been out of the maker's hands long enough to lose their. bloom of freshness, splendid time to make your selection. Prices to please: . 38, $10, $12, $13.50, 315, $16. ~ +0 New Top Coats, New Raincoats, ~ New Shirts, New Hats. THE H. D. BIBBY CO. Cash and One Price Clothing House, Oak Hall, Men's Shoe If you want a reliable boot Try a pair of Shoes they certainly con-- tain all the qualities! newest. fabrics are ------ T -- S The Geo. A. Slater Invictus With 'Wet-Proof Soles. ---- At The Sawyer Shoe Store all other competitors, Boys in like proportion. of the Dunlop Stock. Jas. Men's $10 and $12 Overcoats. Men's $8 and $6.50 Overcoats, \ Men's $4.50 and $5.50 Pea Jackets. Sale price, $2.50, The Leading Auctioneer. TAKE NOTE! Another Money-Saving Opportunity FOR THIS WEEK We do not as a rule talk boastfully, but when it comes to MEN'S AND BOYS' OVERCOATS we lead Sale price, $6. Sale price, $5." . sls Sa AS 1 fat th The Brightest Thing in Stove Is X=RAY Gdes twice as far as paste ot liquid polisa-- No ng np--Lasts Jonger--At ~- STRAGHAN'S - HARDWARE -- Don't forget weather strip to keep out the cold. THOUSANDS (OF BARGAINS To Be Had At The Clearing Out Sale Johnston. (Grand Union Clothing Co's. Old Stand). f==z fon JH. Mills Commodore, Someryille X iho Dnited States Navy, in: 1ST 0 BE N. W.,, Washir says: E "Your Peruna has been used by so many of my scquaintances as a sure cur that I am convinced of qualities and I unhesitat mend it to all persons su that complaint."--8, Niche , The highest men iu our giver Peruna' a strong « Mon of sll elasses and equally represented. If you do not derive pron factory results from the us write at once to Dr. Hartn full statement of your case be pleased to give you his vice gratis. Address Dr, Hartman, The Hartman Sanitarium, Rs COMMERCIA MONTREAL MARE Canada Pacific Ry. . Toledo Ry ' Montreal St. Ry., New fontreal St. Ry foranto St. Ry alifax St. Ry. Twin ity Transit . Commercial Catile Montreal Telegraph Momin'on Cotton Co RB. & 0. Nav. Co ank of Montreal gr rchalts' ank olson Bank a ominign Steel, Pref. oo ow if Steel, : pminion Coal, Pref. 3 DHominion Cor ptroit Puited wot treal Poyer : ia Ry ntereotonial Coal Og lvie. Milling Co, TUnicn Bonk ~~ Cttawa Dank ---- ee 4 pe ORK STOCK E + Union Pacific St. Paul Manhattan B. KR. 'lransit Suger People's Cas . U. 5; Steel U.S. iSteel, Pref Terr! *€oal & Iron Miss. Pac. ... ' Southern Pic Ont. & Western Western Union . N.Y.A . PO Atchison, Pref Louis & Nash Rock Island Pennsylvania. RR. Texas & Patific Atchison Amf Jed Pac. Majl Col. 1. & DIED AT OLD Mrs. Parsons Passed Qutlet Recen| Outlet, Feb. 23.--Mrs. died on January 30th dence of her son, W. 1:1 place. The deceased wa county of Armagh, Ire. this country when but age. Her maiden nam son. At the age of sixt ed William Parsons, of had nine children, three vive, two sons and Mrs. Parsons was a W vears. She was & very tractive woman, very fo and had many warm both old 'and young. S twé' vears of age and r culties to a remarkab aady, is drawing pr : has dispo fa 0" Athens; he p quantity to Parish. Miss Ventor, has returned spending a week with A burg. Miss Maggie i maine, spent a week w here: "Kt and Mrs. Jan ed Mr. and Mrs. T. W port, on Sunday and Vanderhurg of this plac pf 1.yn, are visit Arden; pad Mountain G ) ee dE "gum rubber hot (buy no other), Gibe Drug Store. At Rockland, Ont., or Lachute defeated Rock] by 10 to 7. x Er -------- | ------------ Er coughs, 't i Be Eom stra membranes of their Give them Shiloh's Consum Cure Te $t will cure them