harbor. obeida, badly damaged and listed over in Port Arthur har- Greiner Hovarin, sunk in Pigeon Bay Cruiser Diana, disarmed at Saigon. Cruiser Askold, disarmed at Shang: Cruiser Novik, ran ashore. and de- Thar, Po Bayan, on fire in Port Ar- A Bella, damag sand. vider t | fire in Port Arthur nuts, ahnonds or. bi NY corsets hori Bryn Refopn. Poltava and Retvi- h their keels on the Arthur harbor. The 4 the Retvisan is awash. A despatch sent from Port Arthur pL, Thursday, says that the i Poresviet's Keel is on the and Sevastopol topol. The yo, & was in? the stpiotion of Sil i . It is considered that - i Hill. commands the com- between the city and bon. the Japanese will be able the Russians from making stand at the latter place. -- On Metre Hill. uarters of the Third J pancse oré Port Arthur, via Fusan, |/ has Tailed 0 Sotre Hill, the seene of the awful six days' fight which ended with its capture by Japan- 080. The ance works and the crest of 1 the hill wore torn away, the slopes of the hill were covered with debris, and the trenches were smashed and filled with sail. In a single section of the trenches one hundred yards long, over 200 an dead and wounded were seen. They had been hoertbly mangled with dynamite grenades Two Sons Killed. Tokio, Bee. 9.~In the fighting of November 30th the second son of Gen. Nogi was killed at 203 Metre Hill. Gon. Nogi's first son was killed in the battle Nanshan Hill and the old | warrior is now childless, Swords For Valor. 8t. Petersburg, Dec. 9.--Emperor Richolus haw conistrud upon Lieut. Lieuy, Gen. Bil- Honor, set and inscribed "For Valor Gib Ei rc Fiery Collen, 1 Pobler's eating chocolate; > at Gibson's Red Cross ni v. W. T.'G, Brown will preach A sermons in Smith's Falls Our snow shovels will be disposed of ex ly low N mon, Olaxton & Lawgenson. More complaints are coming in ab- out the ign 9% the wos. People with i The model school examinations take a, nl Fancy table pears at Carnovsky's. It is said that Maver Bell is sousid, question runni a third time. He will give a final po Hid next Wagar brothers and Mrs. M, Van: have arrived from Wagar, N.D., and are guests at the Western House. J. W. Johnston, Brantford, hag se position in Napange. Johnston and family will gg in the ring. Prints or rolls, butter 18¢. Craw- ford. Miss Ethel Woodruff, Sydenham, is in the city to attend the conversat. Sho is the guest of Mrs, Thomas Wat- son, Earl street. Fresh Huylors' candies in sealed boxes, Oily at Gibson's Red Cross A carving set or several pieces of «| cutlery make an ideal Christmas gilt; for lowest prices go to Lemmas, Clax- ton & Lawrenkon's clearing Military hair brushes in leather cas- es at most reasonable prices at Chown's Drug Store. "Winsome Winnie," the musicithoq, medy in which Paula Edwards was to appear in Kingston next week, was recalled off the road, and has now "= | foe a run in New York, nspector Webster returned from Og- densburg, N.Y., to-day, This week |i seven vessels with 500, bushels of in, ete, digcharged there. In the t were 145, bushels. of Manitoba wheat, Lily Shite potatoes. Crawford's. eeling e. Jroving that a first class wo. committee of the council can most advantageously man- age 4 the municipal utilities. The water- ks department is well managed in that form. The visiting delegates to Queen's conversat, arrived this afternoon and were met at the station by the recep- tion committee, Messrs. W. H. Lavell, C. Laidlaw, ames Fairlie and John Johnson, B.A. Among the delegates were W, Stewart, Heit G. W. Gor- man, McMaster; and W. G. Connolly, Victoria University They were driven through the cit in a carriage and royally entertained by the Queen's mon, DECLINED TO APPEAR. Would Not Give Evidence--Exami- nation Waived. Bellevilfe, Ont., Dec. 9.--Police Mag- istrate Harryett was called but was not present. His counsel, Mr. Robin ette stated that Harryett, acting on his advice, would refuse to answer any questions which might incriminate him he having been committed for trial on 8 charge of sonapitacy. pangiry sx amination was waived Du vernet. Belleville, Ont., Dec. 9.--J. H. Dic key, president of the Reform Associa- tion of West Hastings, said he knew nothing of Lott, but would, not say that he was proud of him. Witness knew nothing of bogus boxes and de- nied ever having fold any one that if he, wanted to opm out he could tell alot. . Rev, Daniel' Macdonald, Cornwall, was then called as a witness, but did not respond. Mr. Duvernet said he had been subpoenaed. ¥. H. Farrow, local manager of the Bell Telephone com- pany, gave evidence showing, that, on November 9th, there had been a con one between | J Shibley,. + of Harrowsmith. Rev, Mr. Maced was called, but did not Slotuld Duvernet announced that the prosecution case was closed. The court adjourn ill 2 p.m. Harrvett, police magistrate of § Bancroft, did not before] A. R. Hassard olice Magistrate int, of this city, Shepley, crown t Harryett h EE There | rega against him. Mr. Har- his counsel, Mr. Robi- ied for bail a will granted this alternoon. * W-- Mr. Vance's Denial. Toronto, Dee, 9.-- James Vance was interviewed gy the statement had passed y from ust before ~ United Cis Cuma B te rates will be be advanced to the old level early in February. Johas Devine, assistant to' the G . B upetifitendent at Allandale, he York Radial ing tho Vol ot work of : has from two ota to one dollar fifty cents at Owen Sound under civic ma t. Anderson and John Herrmiason were. seriously injured at the Winni- peg water power works at Lake du Bonnet by an explosion of dynamite. Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick, occupies one of the scantily furnished cells in the Tombs. - After a frgitless search for bail her attorneys gave up the OO iligun Rodehotuse has been com- mitted "for trial on a charge of as- saulting W. B. Champ, of the Hamil. son Bei Bridge Works, with the object of M, Bvoton, the Nationalist deputy, whose action in striking war minister Apdre in the Chamber of Deputies, Paris, November 4th, led to the minis- ter's resignation, was found dead, on Thursday, having been asphyxiated by gas. A. A, Arthur, aged seventy-one, who made his home in Hiawatha, Kan, sinceylast September, represent- ing himself as a retired preacher and evangelist, was arrested by a St. Louis detective on the charge of f ing a cheque for $10,000, at Paris, Texas. Manning C. Palmer, the seventy-four- year old president of the defunct Ami- crican Exchange National Bank, Sy- racuse, N.Y., was placed under arrest and taken to Utica. The federal Grand Jury, found an indictment against Mr. Palmer, charging him with mis- appropriation of the funds of the nk. RUSSIA'S NAVAL PLANS. Will Not Send Black Sea Fleet. St. Petersburg, Dec. 9.--The Associ- ated Press is authorized to announce that Russia has no intention of send- , the Black Sea fleet "fo reinforce Admiral Raojestvensky's squadron, It is, however, Russia's purpose to dis- patch a third scuadron from the Bal- tic als soon as it can he made ready. | The third squadron will consist of five armorsclads, four cruisers, ten torpedo boats, two transports and two hos- pital ships. Issue Warning. Cape Town, Dec. 9.--In consequence of the approach of Admiral Rojestven- sky's division of the Baltic fleet, the government has warned fishormen and gles to carry lights and show sig- nals. Sailed From Brest, Brest, Dec. 9.--The Russian torpedo: boat destroyer Prouzitelny, which was towed here for repairs from Camaret Bay December 5th, sailed yesterday. Will Stop the Passage. Manchester, Dec. 9.--~The Dispatch hears that the sultan has assured Great Britain that Turkey will adhere to the treaty of Paris and will prevent the passage of the Dardenelles by the LIBERAL ORGANIZERS. Meeting This Afternoon in Toron- to, Special to the Whig. Toronto, Dec. 8.--The first meeting of the committee appointed rat the re- cent provincial convention for the re- organization of the Liberal Associa- tion, will be held, this afternoon, at three o'clock, in 8t. George's hall. The committee consists of presidents of the local associations, ninety-eight in all, and twenty-five others to be named by these. One of the import- ant items of business, to-day, will be the appointment of a new secretary, the new title for the provincial or- ganizer. Hom G. P.. Graham said, this morning, that at the outset jt would be cided whether reporters | would be admitted or whether the meeting should be regarded as private. APPEAL TAKEN. Hassard Has Big Argwmuent 'To Put Up. Special to the Whig. Toronto, Dec. 9.--The appeal in the Martin child murder case proceeded this morning, in the court of appeal. , counsel for the male prisoner, is armed with fifty books of reference and his argument probably ad | will last all afternoon. He contends that the evidence of the police matron regarding Mrs. Martin's confession to her should not have heen admitted on the ground, that the confession was only against Martin, bd i Sin. Will Be Semsational. ae Tustday's special moet of he hoard of education ain to be the most sehshfional of the Meiale year. A trustee stated this m that a letter would ho toed hic would have the effect of a small bombshell. This morning, W. H. Godwin wrote the minister of education this morn- ing asking for a detailed statement of the teachers' summer school ex: penses. Special to the hie, London, Dec. were drowned, this morning. in an at- temot to assist She Norw egian steam- er Anglia from Hamburg for Sunder- "land, which was w on the Rooks near Newbiggen, Northumberland. S------------------" ints or rolls, butter 18¢. Craw- wk what ! The new Dundee cake, a Ib. "Phone 141. W. J. | or Raglan overcoats, Tt Yor' ochor' i Pei va bow "i, P Ai I aly Ba he THe Ee 9. Eleven Afishormen | $2.00, Suggestions : mie FOR ~nee Christmas Giving ristm [4 To day the idea of giving Useful Presents has taken the place of giving the merely orha- mental, and in our desire to assist you to make a selecrion, we invite you to see many of the useful articles we now have on view. We haye just received a large lot of i: -- New York Fancy Collars, Stocks Ranging in price from 25¢., 39%, 50¢. 6oc., 756, 9oc. $1.25, 1.39, 1.49, 1.75 1.99, 2.49. These novelties cannot be had later, so the quick-witted take advantage of the early choice: New York Fancy Silk Belts In white or black silk. Prices ranging from 25¢., 35¢, 49¢, 75¢, $1, 1.25 1.49, 1.75 2 New Aprons Maid's Aprons in great- variety. Special values at 20¢,, 25¢., 35, 39¢:; 45¢ §0C., 55C.; O5C.: 75¢. Ladies' Umbrellas Just received a splendid collection and at prices that will meet with your instant ap- proval, §1.25, 1.50, 2, 2.50, 2 2753 . Mey s Umbrellas This is perhaps the most use- ful gift you can possibly give to a gentleman, and each year the demand is greater for real- ly worthy Umbrellas with no- vel handle designs, suitable for Christmas Gifts, We have secured the very latest and are now .ready for you. Prices $2, 2.50, 299, 3.50, 3.99 4-50: Fancy Waistings Put up in boxes containing material enough for a waist. Many novel designs ranging from $1 25 to $2 a pattern, RIBBONS Laces Chiffon Ruchings Chiffon Frillings Kid Gloves. Have You Use for Furs ? If so 'here is a splendid chance to buy really good furs, made by the famous far firm of Quebeé, J. B. Laliberte & Co. Scarfs, or ek ca WINTER SPORTS . Skating Boots Boys' Mulesiin Boots, 81.50 Boys' Extra Box Calf Pots, glo 75. | $2.00. Men's Extra Box Calf Boots, only Gist' Box Call Boots, $1.25 Men's Lightning Hitch Boots, $2.50. £1.50. Men's Tan and Black Slater Boots, Ladies' Box Calf Boots, . $1.50 . and | £3.00. 00, Boys' Slater Boots, $2.50. Moccasins 'Genuine Deerskin, very choice 1-- Boys! and Gi *, sizes 3 to 6, $1.00. Men's, 81.25. A Little Children's, only 50c. Boys' and Girls' sizes, 11 to 2, T5¢c Oil Tanned Moccasins for Boys, 31. . . » Beda cet fone . ¥ " He LOCKETT SHOE STORE | ' FIRST S IST A We t. to oun »» nde they will be tr handSome Christmas 0 displaying for their choic that will enable m Rocker, Cabi air; or any fan The Leading Undértaker, =m 8 doors above opera House. Y. W.C, Sunday, 8:30 p.m,, led By Miss Grace © day, 7 pm., Dr. B lecture. Subject : « and How to Control, NUW NO You may ialk as you | the biggest, best, Second and Stoves, Carpets, jn this city. them, and you will be 8 TURKS SECOND-H 348 Princess & Roel Btreet. TEACHER, FOR S. 8S, Vale. Apply to Joh tary, Gleavale. ee ree en SERVANT Apply Mrs, 1 Earl street. AG SRAL SERVA! ing. Apply to Mrs. 108 Unien street. et eee ens A GOOD COOK, MUST erences. Apply to King street, in the o'clock, WORK AS CARET ARE ork. by. ad, Sol Toleph for address. A e INERAL SERVA he States, 'the Ja Family of two A) 116 Gore street. TEACHER, FOR 8.5. Apply, stating sala tions, to rs. For urer, McLesh, Out. eet HELP WAN tion, write for sam ---------------------------- « WOMEN--CAN YOU U give vou this amou of your time Ad lishing . Co, India Dept. 68 ee ---------------------------- 'GOOD GENERAL P m )e YOUR, 801 weight abo de tion and . Whig Office AN EXPERIENCED T ing Third Class ce No. 2, Clarendon salary, to Melville Plevna, Ontario. ACTIVE, BRIGH agents wanted, to pices, otc. ver Rag made by ag & Co., London, O ME EMPLOYE OR Po Y keep all L rd Publishing A. Dept. 68 COSA ee PROTESTANT TEA preferred), holding tificate, for aches Ritusbure, Ap Win. T.-Bell, Wie POSITIONS ARE 01 in the Blessing School for Nurses. apply to Miss M. Blessing Hospital, THAT SUIT oF YO ik Ais? fe ke Roa on Brock street, i, AGENT SE fest uten: TRAVELLING MEN side line, which receipt of & PO company. Indian: 68. FOR Hihchinh Second Class Pr for the year 190 ary and experien Reynolds, Secret oldston, Ont RESPONSIBLE) an office and di inree manufactu $150 per wont Apnlicant - must and $2,000. Cay Supt., 333 West To BLY ER BE T nl nd Co University TAY Reward for its No not hestitaly {ook around at o L pi 1