1 tons and | attention can. cartiod twelve-ineh Rented by eloven-i t Sharact se of v 40 two battleshi ised, stab Proved onli em) Were retired from aotiv amor clads for coast d | gested vesels and. moun marking a Jistinet_ Previous attempt, ma, for which bw hor diameter ught, shi 0. success, by nd coating constructed, forts, completed to prove will mount carried by the protective armor ty. thick to resist the high- jectile, ® the 121 feet; she ne, and was pro. th armor, in the water, next to dra was the only aluo developed by Ps. They provided a lo firing platform that net advantage to the Ph, however, were not and long since © Service, -- An Englishman's Ides. thirty yeuars ago Comm now Admiral Sir G, i Noel, of the British navy, attracted eonsiderable circular ar ense. He sug. of 8,000 or more tons; Over 200 feet in dia; iting a dozen twelve-ineh guns, * Thin idea. has been' nde fon Phelps Stokes, \ who has much original ela opted by An- a New York mil: boration, globular ouch - with fentures advance over the Tis latest, the Ulti. &. most effective guns heavier S average will twist Her around will any di- oir elevation may be ander, eter with plans ro will Intended for conquests of peace is the "auto-propelling," bell-like craft Adam Boudin, which the inventor believes will hur] itself and its cargo of pas sengers and freight over the suriace of the water at high speed. Much speed, it is believed by the inventor of this vessel, can be at- tained skimming over the water than by plowing through it. An outer and an inner sphere com: pose the general structural design, Passengers ocoupy the inner sphere, access to which is through a door. Around the outer ball the propelling device revolves. It consist of a seried of fans, or blades, fixed to a continuous chain, which passes around the hull on bear. ings. Engines of twenty-four horse power revolve these biades rapidly, and they cause the craft to skim over the surface. Unlike the outer sphere, the inner sphere, of course, does not revolve Another experimental craft, ovod ved from a somewhat similar idea, was brought to the attention of mariners a few years ago. In it the hull, while round, was elongated, more nearly approaching cigar shape, and around the outside, from end to od, wound o spiral blade, applying a kind of re verse turbine principle. The design was. to have engines within the craft tun. this sviral pro- Peller rapidly, the continuous force thus exerted from stem to stern result- ing in the attainment of high speed. Sometimes, however, in dreams of conquest of the seas, marine invent- ors, in endeavoring to avoid large beam Measurement, go to the extreme and design "toothpick" vessels. A "Knifeblade" Ship. cross the less, but it recently | "Dr, t's Hem-Rold is a tablet take Ten that removes the i is in present use in the Fast Indies, coracle woven of split rattan, cov- ered with oileloth. Fach boat carries one man. and in it he successfully shoots the rapids of rivers. Many of the fighting ships of the long ago, were nearly circular in form. The picture of one that was as round as a maneer is presented on this pace. Tt was eauipped with nFimitive enoines for hurline stones, and was doubtless considered a formidable bat- tleship of its day. -- Down At Portland. Portland, ~~ July }1.--The SoM age doors are open and the tents ave to be ween every where, Mrs. A. Gallagher spent the past week with friends in Harrowsmith. Mrs. Wing is visiting her parents at Easton's Corners. A. A. Murphy has purchased a gasoline engine for his skiff. Tourists are ar riving daily at the Commercial. Mrs. M. DeGez and son, Harry, of Pitts burg, returned last week to spend the holidays at their beautiful cottage on the lake, Herman Morris, of Montreal, is spending two weeks' vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Morris, Mrs. J. Gallagher, Harlem, is the guest of her son, A. Gallagher. Ross Cannon has - bought out the stage route from heres to Smith Falls, and intends moving his family here. W. Harrison is confined to his hed at his daughter's, Mrs. F. C. Heath's. Mrs. R. L. Joynt and daughter, Mary, are the guests of Mrs. C, Donevan, Misses Ivy and Kathleen Harrison, of Smith's Falls, were the guests of their aunt, Mrs, T. K. Scovil, last week, Mrs. R. Rose and little daughter are visiting her father, J. Chapman, . at Harlem, Tt is hoped the young men of the town will keep on putting all stray COWS in po . A Six-Day Excursion. On another page will be found an- nouncement of third annual six-day excursion to Montreal and Ottawa per steamer Aletha, - August 2nd to Gth inclusive. The growing popularity of this: event 'is evidenced by the numer- ous enquiries and. bookings of former patrons, and m new ones. 'Finest water trip in America," the verdict of t two seasons. The Thousand Ts. I the rapids of the St. Lawrence; the. grandeur of the Ottawa; and the marvellous beauty of the Rideau (all to be seen hy daylight); 'with a chance to visit Canada's commercial and political capitals, are among the many attractions, A Quaint Island. Jethou Island, off which the steam- ship Courier foundered, is by far the boasts the distinction = of smallest inhabited island in Europe, having, indeed, only one dwelling house upon it, It has a population of about seven souls, It has no road or pathway or post. At the last census more than half the population of the island was absent, having gone into Guernsey market with the butter and cream from the Pethou cows. The weather becamo had, and the visitors had perforce to remain at Guernsey during the census time, being the Dead Creek Movements. Dead Creek, July H--Damage was done to potatoes and other garden produce by the hail-stones on Sup- day. The lawn social Passed off very pleasantly; proceeds, 815.70, to apply on the organ for Sunday school. Toe school teacher, Miss Emma Campsall, has resigned, and Miss F. Wolfe will be engaged to teach the balance of the year. Albert Gaylard has sold his farm to Frederick Lovst. Mr. Garlard talks of going to Saskatoon. J. A. Newton has purchased the steam saw. mill from William Pipe and will op- erate it in the future. . ee Married At Picton. Picton, July event took place, home of Frederick 10.~A very pleasant last evening, in the Adam's, West Main street, when Miss Ethel. Collier, Pie- ton, was united in marriage to Wil. liam Norton, Cressy, Rev. (I. A. Fox officiating. The happy couple loft this morning, Via steamer North King, to visit friends in New York' state, Every eamp outfit should have a box of Mentholatum. It cures mos- vito bites, 25c. Gibson's Red Cross rug store. Mattresses made of paper shavings i In use in Germany for soldiers' They are said t be a fortable 'than straw, o S Ton San. - THEY KNOW IT ousands of \ a remedies for les--Ointments ny tories and a; ances--will not cure, y Hae best them only bring Passing re- Cause the cure is per anent hy, Package sold carries un Rant. It is perfectly tn deliente hoa oat troap ment Sach pariuge. Sold at '$1 00. The = Wilson-Fyije at ES TO GIVE cating | CRIMINAL DESIRES - | ing to persuade him to appeal for a where natives employ a kind of bas- ket smallest of the Channel Islands, and, WANTS. HEAD OFF POPULACE A SHOW. ------ Public. Execution Leads to Dis- qusting © Carousal--And the Authorities Want to Pardon the Murderer -- May Force Passing of Law. 2 Paris, July 12-1 want to be guil- lotined. They condemned me to death, and they shall execute me. I'll have none of their pardens. There ' is no reason for a revision of my sentence. Paris has not seem an execution for ears." ¥ hi. declaration was made ol touch, Pierre Adam, to the prison au- thorities and lawyers, who were try- commutation of a death sentence for murder. He has resisted the persuas- ions persistently for three weeks, and elamors to have his head shopped, off, yet the authorities do not comply with his wish. The position is a curious one. As the law stands it prescribes that executions shall be | public, but since the gillotine was re- moved some years ago, from the no- torious place de la Roquette, the local officials everywhere have successfully resisted the attempts to secure a new site, and the guillotine has laid idle in a shed, the officers of justice not venturing to offend any part of the city by insisting upon its erection. They have consequently persuaded every person condemned to death to appeal for a commutation, which has been forthwith granted, Adam's un- precedented refusal creates a difficulty, A public execution invariably leads to a disgusting. earousal and mishehavior by the scum of the city, and the es- tablishment of the guillotine any- where without the 'assent of the au thorities, representing the respectable citizens, would inevitably arouse anger. Hence the reluctance to carry out death sentences. Bills are under discussion alternatively legalizing pri vate exeeutions and abolishing capi- tal punishment, and Adam's novel at- titude may lead to the passing of one or the other. ----, GANANOQUE NEWS. -- Funeral of the Late Mrs. Atkin- son This Afternoon. Gananoque, July 12.--The funeral of the late Mrs, RB. I. Atkinson, who died jn Hamilton, took place, from the family residence, here, this after- noon, to Willow Bank cemetery, Miss Nash, who has been in St. Vincent de Paul hospital, for the past week, where she was operated on for appendicitis, is improving very ra- pidly. The local Orange lodge celebration in Brockville to-dey. Mr. and Mrs. William G. Riley, of New York, have taken possession of their summer residence, on Hay Is- land, for the Season. Rev. William Perley, of Easton's Corners, is spend- ing a fow days with friends in town. Capt. Wood, of the logal Salvation Army corps, left, yesterday, to enjoy a month's furlough in South Dakota. Mrs. (Dr.) H. A. Parker, ' Church street, spent Tuesday with friends in attended the burns coal, coke or wood equally well, and grates for both are always supplied. when a steady fire is not needed, the chilliness can be taken off a house with a wood fire --the large double feed doors will admit, a heavy, rough chunk. = The "Sunshine" is a glowing opposition to cold winter days, and will produce more comfort from the same amount of fuel than any other | furnace. i : You should examine this heater before buying --= >a any other. § : ; Sold by enterprising dealers everywhere -- booklet free. LONDON, TORONTO, MONTREAL, WINNIPEG, VANCOUVER, Br. JOHN, HAMILTON. +. bl the year. All other points being equal, every buyer looks for the brass bed with the most graceful de- sign. In the making of Ives Brass Beds qualified artists are con. stantly at work planning de- signs of the most simple ele- gance that trained minds are able to devise. These designs are not copied ~--they are originals. Consistent with strength and rigidity, every bed is built on the most harmonious lines possible. Look for the Label. 70 Carried by all Reliable Furniture Dealers. Brockville. William Webster, of Now Cork, is visiting with relatives in town. Mrs. W. KE. Moggs and family, King street, accompanied by Mrs, Horace Griffin, are visiting the form. er's sister, Mrs. Kli Tennant, Cain- town. J. CQ. Shortill, Galt, is spend, ing a few days in town with friends and relatives, -- A Becoming Necessity. 7 Fine figured are used for the fashioning of the comfortable matinees so n this season, when little jackets ang sacques take the place of the loung- ing robes which are worn during the winter months: White lawn is used in making the sacque illustrated. The front is tucked to Voke depth ang hangs straight to five "inches below the waistline, being finished with eyelet insertion and a wide gathered ruffle of the lawn. The back is tuck- ed and finished with a belt which runs only to the under arm seams. The full flowing sleeves pre finishe around the hand with the insertic and ruffle of lawn," and the rolling collar: tucks in front of the jacket san bé ex. tended to the waistline and soft rib. bon be' used for the belt and tied in a bow in the front:- The dressing Sacque has become an important fae. lor in a woman's wardrobe to-day. but 'it is 'a garment so easily made hy the amateur and so satisfactory, even in the least costly materials, that no Oa need. want for goodly sup- ply. lawn, batiste and silk Necessary at wd m a ruflle edges H' desired the . Fatal Blood Poisoning. Frequently follows the use corn. salves and plasters, is the 'best, and that's + which has ut record of fifty cess. Refuse substitutes nam's." which Costs 2B5¢, store, + © si 2 of cheap The safest Putnam's," years' sue- for "Put in évery drug Experiments at a western feiriale college disclosed the "fact that thirty- seven per cent of the students. talked in their slop. Some of them would sven. answer questfons,. hut "that de- on what the question was, It makes new friends 'everywhere, Witch Hazel soap . box. Gibson's | Red Cross drug store. ivi ' Abernethy's THE H. R. IVES CO, LIMITED. - MONTREAL. "THE TQAST OF THE TOWN" is TRISCUIT The shredded whole wheat wafer, MADE IN CAN- ADA, of the choicest Ontario wheat, makes the white flour cracker look sickly and pale. A natural remedy for constipation and indigestion. Try it toasted with butter. Send for the "Vital Question Cook Book," CANADIAN SHREDDED WHEAT co., Limited, Ni Toronto OM6e; 32 Church St, postpaid, lagara Falls, Ont, SHOE For Women Is a Beauty This shoe is made of the finest canvas, with white heels. "We also have the embroidered vamp and brown heels at this price. : : This shoe makes a very dressy Summer Shoe, also being very cool and comfortable. ir: 06 8 deat 7 Lg EE -------- Visitors will Doub! Blu \ . / Made tempting! and refresh the vis] Black, g Waggons, As there has not deautiful snow this se be more used. If you Wageon of Buggy of it will be to your in Jas. La The Carris 390 Princess St A WARM There's nothing in much interested ia as It ma) speak "of coal buying science, but that's wi 'wo important di wade are that eomp ir customers pays | ay to win business Booth FOOT OF ¥ Phone 133. Royal Insu Establis? LIFE DEPARTMEN Assurances in Force Assels over - - Expenses only 814 per ce Profits to Police rofits have been 'orty Years. Over been paid as profits | last distribution in 1 000 id. Sooty to Policy} passed by that of world. Liabilities va! terest. tn of Manag nortionately than an Corde and Strong etc., on aj Rates, W.J.B. WHITE FOR ¢ Must ;Be Soid To The following desi ty i= "187 Brock St., 1 Chown, 08 Bagot St, o kitchen. all modern. 106 Bagot St., ext "708 Bagot St., ex and Meossserssans tA.E.H 286 Prince Ordered | Repa Shoe Dres: Store Closes at Satu Percrcsecseasse THE FRO! LOAN & INVEST] ESTABLISH President--Sir Ric Money loaned on { Municipal : a trios S. C. McGill, Ma Mea, 9° Tlarence NewYork Chine 83 Prince Opon from 10.30 Tha best place Lunch in the city. M shortest notice. Ei dishes a specialty. 331 Kin Open from 10.30 The best place tc Lunch in the city. on shortest notice. ¥ dislies a specialty. Lawn The Best .. Strachan's Auction Book vour sale of and 'get choice of dg I conduct all the ; realize the highest p "Phone, 06635. JOHN | The Le Jervas' Gonfe First Cluss Confect Crean Parlor. ] crushed fruits used. of fine fresh Candies * H.JERVAS, 2 Next to Opera Hi Try Myer Meats Ic Lunches.