Last Week Carpets or It you will need Furniture, Draperies this fall, it will pay you to get interested in our August offers. Hundreds have taken advantage of our prices and are pleased. The last week 'will see some extra specials offered. $100 Mahogany Bedroom Suite, re- dueed to $69. : 3s Mission Bodroom Suite, reduced to $90 Parlor Suites, very handsome, re- duced to $70. 2 $85 oo duced y $40 Hal Rack, vory handsome, reduced to % Sar Thy Rack, very handsome, reduced 850 Sidelionrd Buffett, very handsome, reduced to $70. ; $60 Sideboard Buffett, very handsome, reduced to $50. ~ Carpets, Linoleum, Oflcloth, Curtains, e'c,, all reduced in sympathy, Some Handsome Wilton Carpets, regu- lar $1.65, reduced to $1.10, Swiss Curtains, $4, reduced to $2.50, 20 per cent, off Lingleums for this last week, Parlor Suites, Very handsome, re to $70. 2 Terms for this sale--Cash. Carpets sewed and lald FREE. 200060400000 'SCOAL. . . FROM SWIFT'S $ Is Always * Good JAMES SWIFT & C0. il < = We are headquarters for Window Shades in every style, Plain Shades, in green, oil finished, on ag roller, each cream and § mounted at 30c, Lace Trimmed Shades, best quality cloth, Hartshorn roll- er, 50c. each. We make a specialty of store shades in "wide widths, We use only Hartshorn tin roll- ers on these shades, with the result that our shades work perfectly, These rollers are no higher in price and much higher in quality than any other make. Estimates Cheerfully Given. REAL ESTATE re Zan Ane] Aro you waiting for an op} ort nity to sell or exchange your property, or Are you looking for an opportunity invest your money ? We work at both ends. If you 'want to buy a house and lot, and have good name in your locality, it 't matter 50 much about the Of 'course you must have HISTORIC KINGSTON A WRITER IN THE GLOBE RECALLS PAST. Preserves Significant Memories of French and English Begin- nings of Civilization in Canada. Toronto Globe, There are fow more historic places in Canada than the city of Kingston, It is the spot in Upper Canada, on which the hand of civilization has been longest laid. Distinctly an his- torical city, it has the faults and virtues of such. What is more, it has preserved its historicity. It has turn- ed aside into no industrial bypaths., In a new country like Canada, where much i$ hound to be new and of rapid growth, built and grown in the pres- ent, spots like Kingston are a saving salt. Life to be deep must, as Rusk- in says, be "memorial." Tt is a far re- move from the atmosphere of Kings- ston to that of a prairie town horn at night. The growine west is fast be- coming the preponderating section = of the eountry, All eyes are turned to it. It claims the young, the strong and the ambitious, By its own confession it lacks dignity, 'and backeround and tradition to its life. Its face is to the however, seemed not te favor French occupation of Fort Frontenac. During the war between dngland and France, Colonel Bradstreet, with batteries sta- tioned on the present market square, made a vigorous attack on the fort, whose garrison, reduced in number, for Fontewae had been deemed secure from assault, was obliged to surrend- er the fort with its stores and the warships in the harbor. A second time Fort Frontenac was left in ruins. One hundred and cloven years after Count Frontenac had made his first impressive landing a flotilla of differ ent appearance, bearing people of dif- ferent nationality, and with different nim, entered the harbor. No dream of a vast empire led them there, They came with their wives and children, not to trade in furs, but to subdue the forest and gain thereby a liveli- hood. They were the United Empire Loyalists, forced because of their de- votion to the British crown to seek new homes in the wilderness. They have loft a landmark in the history of industrial progress in Canada. The old stone mill at Kingston Mills, erected in 1785, js the first manufac- turing establishment in Upper Can- ada. In 1791 the constitutional act divided Canada.into Upper and Lower Canada. John Graves Simcoe wis sent out as the first governor of the new province. He arrived in 1792, and called the first legislative council to meet in the little frame house that now stands next to St. Paul's church. futyre, its back to the past, Therein The proclamation calling the council FIRST FLOUR MILLS is the danger to them and to.us. If eastern Canada has not to "hold the fort," no country ever had. With the great industrial democracy to the south and the new Canada to the west, the eastern provinces have stern battle for idealism before them, Well it is that Quebec has its roots deep in the past. Scorn the antiquity my apparent sluggardness of its life as one will, in contact with the boom- ig west ant the hustling states, it has depth and stillness and sanctity, and the English solidity to her life and in her tradition, She preserves the most significant memories of the beginnings * of French and English} civilization in Canada. On July 12th, 1773, the famous French governor, Count Frontenac, landed in Kingston and held a council with the Iroquois Indians, whom La Salle had invited to meet him. La Salle, fired with the dream of a great empire, "considered this an important point in the ex- tension westward of French Power. Frontenac, too, felt, the force of this argument. Further, the post would be of great advantage in diverting from the English the trade of the Iroquois to the south. With characteristic ener- gy Frontenac at onee set his men to work to build a fort. Four days later, when it was almost completed, he held a conference with the Indians and gained their consent to its erection. In 175 La Salle was granted a seigneury which included all the pre- sont city of Kingston. and land some distance beyond, on the condition that he build the fort of stone and keep it i WHERE FRONTENAC BUILT. Around 'the spot stands Frontenac"s fort where the gate stood. now the gate of the present barracks, trad- ers built their homes 'and cultivated small plots of ground. "This marks probably the earliest effort at civiliza- tion in what is now known as On- tario. It seemed as though Fort Fron- | tenac were to be a permanent settle- | ment, but the ill-feeling excited by | treachery of Denonville, one of Fran- | tenac's successors, in seizing some Iro- ! quois warriors assembled for a friend. ! ly conference, rendered necéssary the | withdrawal of the garrison and the destruction of the fort. Frontenac was again sent out to save the colony, had the fort rebuilt and for seventy years it was an important paét, the depot for supplies and garrison re- serves for the central far west. Fate, Begin Now To Save Don't wait till to-morrow when it may be too late. Deposit what you canspare, add to'it, whenever possible, and in time, your success is assured. We will welcome your account, large or small, | | | up, Around this fort, situated about | { | for E-- IN ONTARIO, 1785. was read from the steps of St. George's church, a little wooden build- ing that formerly stood in the market square. During the war of 1812, which meant commercial ruin to many towns, Kingston prospered, for the strength of its fortifications and garrison se- cured it from attack. It was both a naval and military headquarters, and at Navy Bay a large dockyard was established, "A log fort on the site of the present Fort Henry was construct- ed in 1813, and gave place to the pre- sent fortifications in 1836, In 1841 the first united parliament of Upper and Lower Canada met in what is now the main building of the general hospital. The City hall, plan- ned and built by the citizens for the use of the legislature, still bears wit ness to the hopes of the Kingston inne of this period, Kingston had al ready a fair share of commercial pro- sperity, and as the seat of government It was expected to become one of the most important cities in the country, Unfortunately for the aspirations of Kingston, Toronto was finally chosen ns the capital, and the city which in 1841 scomed likely to attain great material prosperity is now famed rather as an educational centre. Only a ew weeks ago the last gunfire sounded from Fort Henry. Another actor in her life has become memor inl. Kingston brings to our new Canadian life no smoking factories or bustling industrialism, but a worthier thir She preserves the flavor of historicity and echoes of the past, without which a civilization is a mere house of life built upon the sands, far ------------ CLAYTON YACHT CLUB. It Has Held Its Meeting. The Clayton yacht club held its an- nual meeting at the First National bank on Tuesday and the following of ficers elected : Commodore, Dr. J. H. Stebbing, Jr.; vice-commodore, CW Rees; rear commodore, Flynn; recretary and Ladd; fle treasurer Annual George KE, treasurer, Fred, captain, M. H., Matty, Ernest Senell; regatta com- mittee, W. Rees, H, 8. Johnston, W. J. Farrell, Seven applicants were clected to membership, It was decided to hold their annual races, August 31st and September 1st. -- The Yachting Programme. There was no vacht race scheduled this afternoon. The postponed contest between the Gananoque and the local racers has still to be ar- ranged. For next Saturday, a cruise to Stella is scheduled. Probably on Labor day the Gananoque yachts may come up to contest for the cup offered by the local club. Waggon Pole Smashed Window. A peculiar accident' was witnessed on King street, late Friday afternoon, A Kingston & Pembroke railway frieght team were backed up and the huge dray being unloaded at McPar- land's Hguor store laneway. The horses suidenly swung around and the polo of the dray went through the large plate glass window in Nugent's hardware store, smashing it into atoms. Simultaneously the horse slip ped and fell, bit luckily did not suf. fer a single scratch. The matter be- ing solely of an accidental nature, yo damages will likely be asked for. -------- Have Made Their Debut. Our new fall hats have made their debut and promise to he big sellers, See our dorbyvs at $2 and $2.50. They are the popular hats. Camppell Bros,, the style centre for men's hats. Try Bibby's for boys' suits, Preserving pears, Crawford's, DAILY BRITISH WHIG, THE BUSIEST SEASON ISLANDS. : -- The Hotels Cannot Accommo- date -the Tourists--Columbian at the Thousand Island Park May Be Ergaged. The week just closing has been the busiest in the history of the Thous- and Island resorts, Never before have such crowds of tourists and holiday people flocked to the St. Lawrence riv- er. The hotels have had far more guests than they can accommodate, many. going down the river because Kingston cannot give them the good hote accommodation which they de- sire and can be gotten even in a little place like Clayton, which is full of tourists all summer. At the Thousand Island Park, the erush has been the greatest, that resort being the grand- est on the river, even considering the fact that liquor can be had only "on the side." Proptietor Johnson is urg- ing 'the Thousand - Island Park Asso- ciation to extend the front wing of the Columbian Hotel 200 feet towards the river, as that hostelry * is too small for the demand for accommoda- tion made upon it. At present it is caring for 350 guests and has been taxed to its limit since the second day of July. The steamboats and vachts have been coining money this month. The season is short, and hence much de- pends upon the weather, which has been ideal this summer. There have been scarcely any rainy days, and hence the excursions and rambles have been heavily patronized day and night. The Folger fleet has had the best season in its existence. On the island rambles, it has rivals in the Visger boats, but the White Squad- ron steamers take the bulk of the tra- vel, The Visger brothers continue to quarrel among themselves. ach has a small rival line, and fracases on the wharves continue, the crews now tak- ing sides. The chief aim of the rivals is to block each other as much as pos- sible at the landings. The White Squadron steamers are put to as much inconvenience as possible, hy the Vis- ger boats spreading themselves = out along a wharf. Only the other night the New Island Wanderer had to remain out in the river at Alexandria Bay for some time, not beino allowed to get her nose in. To ensure the safe- ty of their passengers, the Folger company captains endure these block- ings, which are not in the interest of the travelling public, and which should be put a stop to by the wharf auth- orities, This coming week will almost con- clude the Thousand Tsland travel, and great crowds are expected at the re- sorts, though by Saturday next they will begin to thin. The antumn is at hand, and August 31st, ends the sum- mer holiday season. SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. What Will Be Doing In The Church To-Morrow. Congregational church--Rev, aver will preach at the morn- ing service. There will he no service in the evening. St. Andrew's First church--Services, 11 am. and 7 p.m. Rev. J. 8. Potter, Peterboro. Miss Violet Smith will sing at the evening service, Queen Street Methodist Church--11 am. and 7 pm. Rev. W. H. Sparl- ing, B.A., will preach. Sunday schol, 2.45 p.m. Midweek" service, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Cooke's Presbyterian church, Brock street--Rev, W. 8. MacTavish, Ph.D., pastor, will conduct both services. Sunthay school and Bible class at 3 p.m. Strangers always welcome. St. George's cathedral--Holy com munion, 8 a.m.; morning prayer, 11 a.m.; evening prayer, 7 p.m. Rev. (i. H. P. Grout, of Delhi, N.Y., will preach at the morning service. Charles Harvey will sing a solo at evening service, Chalmers, Presbyterian, commer Bar rie and Earl streets--Rev. M. Mac- gilliveay, D.D., pastor. Services, 11 a.m., "Building the House Conjoint- vi" 7 pam, "Smiting a Passage Through This Close-Grained World." Strangers made welcome to all the services, Pears, Pears, Pears. Pears by the bushel or basket, table or preserving. Crawford. Try Bibby's school suits. A thorough, ntific and careful ex- amination of the eyes when you get glasses at Chown's drug store. Sydney Pointer will be on exhibition and take part in the racing events at Brockville fair, ay have astrong effect on your ap- pearance--and your comfort t 0 0-- selling. any straw hat in the house for $1.00. Regular prices $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00. J ; Children's Straw Sailors, regular prices starting at 50c. up to $1.50. Your choice 25c. Clearing out = our genuine "Ecuador" Panama Hats for Serra Ns SG Manufacturing Furies and IN HISTORY OF THOUSAND ATURDAY, AUGUST 25. CITY AND VICINITY. Campbell Bros. To-Night. For new derbys and fedoras. ------------ Goes To Iroquois. Miss Grace Conndr, M.A., has been appointed classical teacher in the high school at Iroquois. ---------------------- Every Physician Knows It. The merit of Dr. Hamilton's Pills is acknowledged by every doctor. They not only cleanse the system, cure con- stipation, biliousness and headach but establish lasting good health. Try Dr. Hamilton's Pills, 25¢. at all deal- ers. Removed For Timber In. It. The old Garvin building on the military grounds, near' the {mourics, is being removed by W. J. Chapman, contractor, for the material that it contains. The government was for tunate in getting rid of it on such easy terms, induding the levelling of the ground. * * Ww FOUND. * % a # Returned through the ¥ Whig's lost columns: within ¥ 3 days: ¥ 2 Gold Watches. * 1 Stick Pin. » 1 Purse. *¥ - #* It pays to advertise. ® Taxation Of Incomes. Numerous enquiries have been made of late regarding the taxation on in comes which are now due for this year and being demanded by the tion. The statute under comes are assessed is simply that householders are allowed exemption on 81,000 and non-housvholders exemp tion up to $400. The law is new. corpora which in Summer Exeursion To New York. Via New York Central lines, Tues- day, August 28th. Fifteen day limit. Une way fare plus one dollar for round trip. Tickets good between Al- bany and New York by steamer, if de- sired. This is just the right time to visit Coney Island. Dreamland, Luna Park, and the seaside resorts. Ask ticket agents. -- Busy On The Farm. Hon. A. B. Aylesworth, minister of justice, and Mrs, Aylesworth, spending this week at his fathe John B. Aylesworth, Newburgh, says the. Napance Beaver. The minister was brought up on the farm, and we un- derstand that realizing the scarcity of labor, he is putting in a week of faithful manual work. are A Tin Horn Parade. A number of passengers from the steamer Alexandria, which was in port several hours, last night, made things lively on Princess and King streets. Young men and women rode around on a carter's waggon, tooting horns and singing. They claimed Buffalo as their place of residence, but their rural ways savored of the dis- trict, where hay waggons are used for "party" rides. His Salary Advancea. Rev. C. E. McIntyre, pastor of the Brandon, Man., Methodist church, has had his salary increased by $500, mak ing it 000, with a furnished house, The finan of the church are in very satisfactory condition. The hoard gave Mr. McIntyre a month's via- tion, and with Mrs, McIntyre he will come east. The Brandon pastor » brother of the Misses McIntyre, John ston street. Correspondents Wanted. The Whig has a spl adid staff of correspondents, to whom it owes murh, of the interest that is *aken in the paper, but there are a faw localitios in the district which are not repre- sented by a correspon-ent. Any per son who would be willine to act as correspondent in any of these unre presented localities is invited to write us, and we shall he glid to furnish the necessary supplies. Interesting Advt In the August number of Brains, one of the foremost advertising periodicals of the United States appears a re print of two advertisements of John Laidlaw & Son, this city, as they ori ginally appeared in the British Whig. Of them Brains saya? *v| hey are valu- able mostly for the convincing style of argument and the interesting deserip- tions." That thes. advertisements are worthy of selpegon and reproduction speaks well for the ability of R. Aylesworth, who has charge of Laid law & Son's advertising department. Kennebec Nuptials On Wednesday, Aug. 22md, home of Samuel Alexander, Arden, Grace, third daughter, was united to W. Albert Donnelly, Rev. A. C. Huff- man officiating, The bride wore ga dainty gown of cream crepe de chine, with tulle veil and carried a houquet of cream roses, the gift of her uncle in Montreal. She wus attended by her cousin, Mist Margaret Ross, of onto, who wore pale blue chiffon mus- lin. The groom was supported by Hyae- old Alexander, brother of the The dining room was prettily at the bride. decor- ated with ferns, asters and lilies, for the repast. Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly left for Toronto, Niagara and other points west. The hride's travelling dress was navy blue silk, with hat to match. The grooms' gift to the bride was a gold watch and chain, to the brides. maid a pearl pin and to the grooms- man gold cuff links. The presents of friends were very many. -- The Nabanee Beaver has put in an R1800 nress of fine capacity and pable of handling readily its ine ing circulation. Few women set out on a shopping tour without first reading the store news in the Whig.' They know that it pavs. In 60c., 75¢. and 81 hoxes, MecCon- key's hich class 'candy, "the choice of royalty," at Siuton's Red Cross drag ca reas store, Has your wife had a holiday ? Do you éver give her a rest ? Hat Specialist. EE ---------------------- Tor- | me wlls Bagot Sp temslon Rintuwg and and TEA EMPLOYEES' PICNIC TM eptovers, Crumley Bros', Store Closed Yesterday Afternogn--A Fine Time Dpent on the Shores of Dead Man's Bay. , Yesterday afternoon one of the lead- ing dry goods stores of the city was closed and a card at the entrance an- nounced that the employees of the establishment were having their an- nual picnic. The picturesque Crumley Cottage on the shore of Dead Man's Bay, was the spot chosen for this year's outing, and hither the delight- ed pienickers drove shortly after the noon hour. The house party included Mr. and Mrs. E. Crumley, Mr. and Mrs. H. Crumley, Mrs. Galloway, Miss Davidson, Miss Eva Walker from New York, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Crumley of Rochester, N.Y., and it is unneces- sary to say that they spared no ef forts in an endeavor to give--the pic- nickers a good time. In this they were more than successful, and the outing proving énjoyable beyond mea- sure. The programme which constitut- ed the afternoon's fun was as long as it was varied, and such as could only be carried out at a spot ideally situated as the Crumley cottage is, With baseball, croquet, qguoits, tar get-shooting, boating, fishing and swimming, . the afternoon had: soon flown and the supper hour had arriv- ed. Everyone was happy and everyone was hungry and the spread would have brought delight to the face of an epicurean. Little time was lost in disposing of the good things and then began au 'evening rivalled only by the afternoon which had preceded. Cards, dancing, singing, made it pass all too quickly and the picnickers were loathe to leave when the hour of elev en came. However, they departed hap py in mind 'and tired in body, with the best of wishes for hosts and host esses who had done so much to add to their enjoyment. May our next year's outing be as good, was their one wish, and if it is they will be perfectly content to forget the which must elapse hefore the passes, days year MARINE INTELLIGENCE, What is Going on' About the Harbor. The steamer Mataafa which broke in two when she was wrecked off Duluth last fall, has been raised after. four months operations. It will take $70,- 000 and six weeks' time to maké needed repairs, M.T. Co.: The tug H. F. Bronson and five barges cleared for Montreal: the steamer Advance touched on her way from Montreal to Fort William; the tug Emmerson, from Charlotte, with one barge, and cleared for Sodus Point with one. Captain James the Davidson, -of Ray 8 he has saved $470,000 in y-five years by carrying no in- surance on his fleet of wooden boats. He asserts that rates on this class of tonnage would not 'be so high if all the owners took proper care of their property. Swift's: The steamer Hamilton down last night: the steamer Picton up to-day; the steamer Neepawa on her way from Montreal to Fort Wil liam: the steamer Rideau King for Ot- tawa; the steamers Toronto and Cas- pian down and up; the steamer Ri- dean Queen will he up from Ottawa, to-night. Thursday night's storm on the lake was the worst in years. When the big steamer Kingston was detained at Charlotte for some hours, the nature of the storm can be imagined. On the lake the waves washed clean over the bow of the steamer. steamer North King did not make her trip across the lake yesterday. 3 3 Clayton, Kingston And Ottawa. Steamers Rideau King and Queen, for Ottawa, every Monday, Wednes day, Thursday and Saturday, at 6 am. For Clayton every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 6:15 p.m. James Swift, J. P. Hanley, agents. The ---------- School suits at Bibhy's, The way of the whisk jhard down in Kingston, the Hamilton The . penitentiary city not take kindly to infornier is savs Times. people do such gentry Medt is good all around -- good to the appetite--good to the body -- good to the pocketbook The cheapest because the best, . 25¢. "Jumbo" package contains 24 times the quantity of 15c, package. Sold by all grocers in 15¢. and 25¢. packages. Every 15c. package contains a coupon good for premiums, Write Orange Meat, Kingston" for new Premium catalogue, Cook's Cotton Root Compound, The great Uterine Tonic, and only safe effectual Monthly lator on which women can depend. Sold in three degrees fc. special case: box. Sold by all drug sts, or went paid on foocint of price. hlet, A 8 S00K MEDIOINE Oo. TORONTO, ONT. ormerty I indi Must Be Sold To Close Up Estate PH following desirable Oity Proper 187 B Chown. rock Ste cesidence ol late E 98 Bagot 8 tens kitchen, 'ali. modern 00108 dining 'and 106 B St, & oderne Tot t. extension kitchen, all tchen, all modern. Price Try Bibby's for boys' suits. Burns, Cuts. Bruises, Chafeg Etc, Use Dr. Scott's Liniment And if very serious, saturate g ece lint and apply to the aflected ng © An Excellent Hair Restore and Scalp Cleanser Large bottle, 25 Cents, "Il not for sale at your dru can always be procured at McLeod's. exist, James' 1 Dr. Scott's White Liniment Co. Propr's., St. John, N.B., o hn ford, Mass. and Cheiug. Reliable Furs Of All Kinds . wi Al Kingston's Only Exclusive Fur Store -- W. F. GOURDIER 78 and 80 Brock Street 'PHONE 700. Th ewest in ern pure white (PLAIN) FLOWER French ing hall wlass. Production Dishes' has a crystal lining with a Pierced DESIGN in Gray Silver, com- way up the DIS many fqually "Table nothing ex I arrahwed We have FERN i and Pots of other designs striking. As a Decoration" a wel N DISH. MITH BROS. Jewelers--Opticians 'Phone 6686. Issuers of Marriage Licenses. RESTORED TO its original color by the use of DR. TREMAIN'S 4 Al NATURAL HAIR RESTORATIVE. This is not a Hair Dye and will not injure the scalp, as it is a Vegetable Compound and cone tains no Grease or. Oil. It will restore your hair to its natural color even though it has been gray for years. We guarantee it in every case or money re. funded, Ask your druggist for it or send direct to us. Price One Dollar or Six Bottles for Five Express Prepaid. THE TREMAIN SUPPLY CO., K. 22 Buchanan St., Toronto Dept. TO-NIGHT ! Here's a good timely bar jain, about 10 dozen in the lot, including Ladies' Lace Collars, Embroider- ed Collars, Embroidered Turnovers, Wash Belts, Silk Belts, etc., all 25¢ and 35c¢. lines. To-night, while the lot lasts, 15¢. each, or 2 for 25c. Another lot of White Turaover Collars, special at 5c. each, worth easily double the price. Ask to see the snap in Ladies' Tan Lisle Thread Hose at 25c¢. a pair. They are the 39c. quality. Our New fect RT Coats Are here and they can be described with the word --SWELL: NEWMAN & SHAW Jartiodare, see Gea, Clr The DOMINION DI tically contrals the S {ingston ant or Kine with the lake Ie to keep said boats in Quebec, Que. There are over 800 The rent. per instrum Assuming contracts $300.00 will result as 300 boats at | Cost of operat Earning from Earnings from Earnings frow Or equal to 6 NOTE--Reme! The stock is now and information has ed shortly without r as they will be sell month, at which tim don, and Montreal Here is an oppo) should make them y make every spare d lar invested in Bell of this company, fr do as much, and ew Now being paid GRAPH CO., Ltd. and December, We strongly adv pleased to forward you, or you can rep ceipt, and we will | Genesee Chas. H. Johnso ---------- Most Vitalizi Blt Res Black | 0080004 Sati 25c¢ Just re desirable s| and 25¢. qu We ar evening, ra makes as | each line, t 28. Speci: \ Your « night, 15¢. Ladies To-night, 5 I See th @ ings and ve ® The J. 180 WEL CLOCOOIO POPPE OMOCCO0®00000Y