is the greatest. we've ever, i uriously rich furs Plenty of lux 5 : can't begin to appreciate the full value of Y FURS until you put them alongside others at all the large Catalogue Houses, and every paper as the only Thin Blade Safty Razor that can be wonderful little shaving tool. Can be used for a lifetime blades as a fow strokes puts it in perfect order. ity itself. and strop Combined for $5, SOLD ONLY AT i lb belol beded ge wr raar A Few More ~-- FOR ---- -------- Line of Men's High Class Fur- is now ready for your inspection. : we specialize very strongly the pwing: 0 To "| was a most thrilling one. being removed to the penitentiary, in fa - o' the prisoner went inside. The prisoner had a cup of water in his hand, and was about to take a drink, when the officer was startled to see him open the window and leap out. It all happened in such a hurry, that the officer was taken by sur prise. He did not lose his presence of mind, , 'and he made a grab for his n, securing hold of him by one arm, and holding fest. The train was travelling about thirty-five miles an hour at the time, and scene oner, from the outside, was endeavor- ing to free himself from the clutches of the law, and he was in such a posi- tion, that the officer found that it would be impossible to pull him into the coach again. The train continued on its course and the prisoner was The officer, well acquainted with the road, having travelled over it servos of times, thought of a bridge t must be passed, and thinking thar, haps the prisoner would wark his way clear, fall from the bridge and meet a terrible death, gave way to him, and the prisoner fell along side the track in a pile of snow. The train was stopped as soon as possible, and the deputy sheriff and the jailer vet out in pursuit. They | succeeded in tracing him to a farm | house, about (wo miles away, and there they were informed that the prisoner had left for a camp about a mile away, The officers continued on the way, and inside of three hours had their man again under ar- rest. At the farm house, the prisoner got one of the men to take the oth- er handeufi off, and this was done with the use of an axe, the sheriff having the key of it. The officers drove back to North Bay, and came on to Toronto yesterday afternoon, leaving on the night train for Kings ton, The prisoner was hiding in the gellar of the house, when the officers reathed him Upon arrival in the city, the offiecfs layed Raymond in a cell at the po- oe station, where he spent the night, about 'ten o'clock. Raymond had a miraculous escape. One little scratch on his right arm was the only mark that he received. The fact that he fell in the snow, no doubt, saved him from serious injury. The prisoner is a French-Canadian, about - forty years of , married, ildeen. Last year he was elected a councillor for Blind River, It is believed by a great many that he is of unsound mind. Deputy Sheriff Stephenson had a prisoner escape from him near the outer station here some few years ago but the man was recaptured. He has been an officer for fourteen years, and he stated to the Whig, to-da-- that | during that : time, he had broucht between seventy-five and eighty pris. oners to the Kingston penitentiary. In speaking of the prisoner's escape from the car, the deputy sherifi sth- ted that the prisoner was out of the window inside of four seconds. "Such a cave as this will teach an officer to be always on his guard," he remark- Death Of Miss Gibson. The death occurred at her brother's residence, 461 Princess street, to-day, of Mise Margaret Gibson. The de cotsed, well up in years, had ' bee ailing for some time, and for over a year had been confined to her bed. The late Miss Gibson was a Preshy- terian in religion, and a life-long mem- ber of St. Andrew's church. One brother, David, Princess street, is left. | The funeral will &» held Friday af- ternoon, to Cataraqui cemetery. Ser- vices will be conducted at the house by the Rev, Dr. Mackie. Kingston's Big ReServe. In the savings deposits of a leading bank of Canada. Kingston stands third in volume. Here is ne seetut o the city's enterprise. Too muc is hoarded. Keep the dollar at work! Every man contributes to his own gecurity and the sit¥'s strength when he lets his dollar work. It is useless when hoarded. It is so much strength with. drawn from service. The working dol lar is the only one that has value, = This morning, Jwige Madden, of N court in the city conn: for the revision of the Aap bert J. Reid's. cess street, this morni age was done. ve beautiful ron 8 at Gibson's Red Cross drug say nothing to equal here bel, A WINDSOR HOUSE. The Wife Saw tric light, on home, to light folded to blow on the head, delivered by end by the Pageau the neighbors, Mr. ried to the hospital, where a cut dition is not serious, CURLING THIS EVENING. All the Ready. new rink is one of the finest creased during the past few rolled. After the will be held in the cozy quarters the season. and everything is fixed up fine, formal opening will be held. Says He Will Prosecute. Parks he will prosecute citizens who their horses or in the parks. The poundkeeper, say$, did no more impounding the cow ing about Vietoria contrary to the by-laws of the The poundkeeper might get hold many a cow or Feported in grazing on lawns at night. Again Yesterday. Edwards & Jenkin. Sadi Eight large cases of McConl Perfectly fresh and that's why sell so many packages there, Paris. The competitors--nineteen numbpr--were one-legged men. See our collars, very newest, at Hunt's. Th Empress of Russia possesses most expensive single pi the world--a DI hee 2th $30,000. "35 ec ee s, regular and $235, for $15, at A farmer's team took fright on Prin- ing, and caused quite a little excitement. The animals vere caught before any serious dam- who has seen the of high-class candy store it has ever been seen ore, FELLED BY ASSASSIN carried along several hundred yards.| WHAT LIGHT REVEALED AT Her Husband Struck Down--The Would-Be the Assailant _ Fled Into Darkness. Windsor, Ont., Dee. 19.--Just as Mrs. John Pageau- switched on an elec- the side porch of her her husband up the steps, last night, she saw Mr. Pagean te ground by a crushing Pageau was car- on his forchead was sewed up, His con- Rinks Are Not Yet The first curling of the season will be held, this evening, at the new curl- in the province and the members are to be congratulated on their success. The membership of the club has greatly in- weeks, forty new members being already en- curling, a meeting . at Effort--City Fathers the rink, to elect skips and teams for The ladies have been given quarters of their own in the new building, and they will be fitted up to the king's taste by the members. As soon as the five sheets of ice are in running order Superintendent Phillips says allow cows to run at large he than his duty in that was roam- |} park. This cow has on more than one occasion been tied 10 a tree or a beach in the park, city. of horse that has been ried as an annoyance to citizens, We disposed of two more of those | he t boxes of chocolates. Come in @ see our assortment. Some choice ones leit yet to choose from, . s high-class candy arrived at Coes Red Cross drug store on Wednesday. | "e A comical race was recently run in in u « I The winner ran a mile in twelve minutes. new Tacoma and Rialto the |e in cloak, which cost "Black Watch Black Ping N LAIDLAW & SON. 7 o'clock until 9: FOR MEN'S GIFTS. from, 25¢. 35¢, 49c. or linen. would-be robber. Mr. Pagfeau's qesail 49c. ant ran away in the darkness fright- sudden light while Mrs. ' issued screaming from the house and attracted the attention of DON'T MISTAKE, we close a Suggestions Fancy Ties, hundreds to choose Mufflers in great variety. Men's Initial Handkerchiefs in silk Men's Cashmere Sox, 25¢, 35¢, 45¢, HEADQUARTERS FOR SENSIBLE GIFTS, CRISTMAS GIFT HANDKERCHIEFS | Are being bought here at a lively rate. special values now in dainty Embroidered Swiss Handkerchiefs at 15¢, 20c¢, 12ic, 10e. 25¢, 35¢, 75c, 90¢, and in Fine French Lace Trimmed Handker- chiefs from $1 to 4.00. FOR BOYS. ~ Store Open Every Evening Until Christmas Open From 7 Until 9 O'clock. - ~ 1,6 o'clock as usual and open up again at We have Suggestions Fine Wool Jerseys and Sweaters, 19¢, 75¢, 90c. «a Boys' Knitted Gloves. ClLw Boys' Bra ys' Ties. Ces, = Qverstocking, black or red. Boys' Toques or Sashes. | AE Boys' Cashmere Stockings, best English' make, 25¢, 35¢, 45¢, 49¢, 5c. TEN YEARS, the Bachelor's The Verdict on Looked From Their Frames oa Lovelier Woman Than Graced =t. "The most beautiful ball which has been seen in Kingston for ten years" was the verdict concerning the Bach- alelors' ball, in the City Hall night. An old Kingstonian, back in town for a time, saic' he never knew the city fathers, of years gone by, to have the pleasure of looking down on fairer women, wore becoming gowns or prettier decorations than they saw last night. The music was perfeot, the very best Merry's orchestra could give; encores wers many apd the mus- ical committee, Messrs, R. R. Harvey, E. Gildersleevée and James Swift, were heartily congratulated again and again. One of the pleasantest fea- tures of the affair was the number of mearied people who went and helped the younger people to enjoy them- selves, as kindly elders always do. The platform was arranged as a idrawing-room, with palms, flowers, r and easy chairs, and made a delightful sitting-out place, and a com- fortable look-out on gaiety below. On- tario hall, too, where supper was held, was very prettily decorated, There were plenty of waiters and the supper, partaken of at guartette tables, delicious, All the chaperones were present, {Mrs. W. D, Gordon wearing a hand- some fora of jetted lace and jewels; Mrs. John Bell Carruthers, in Chan- tilly lace, over black satin, and dia- monds, Mrs. James Cappon wore tur- quoise blue striped brocade, trimmed with folds of chiffon velvet, and floun- pour shopping list wi Y C od or rei Biogey ves of silver-sequined lace, with flower from Gibson's Red Cross d store. embroidery; her necklace was of aqua See our music cabinets, $3.50, $4.50, | MATines. Mrs. F. Strange wore a $6.50 to $35, at Robert J. Reid's. [800 Of white embroidered silk net. | over pink messaline, with knots of Duchess ribbon, and her jewels were a collar of pearls; Mrs J. M. Camp I's gown was white point d'esprit, over pink silk, with wreaths of tiny rosebuds trimming it, and her jewels were pearls; Mrs. Walter Macnee was in a white lace robe, over palest vel low, necklace of pearls and diamond pendant. The girls, too, all wore lovely frocks and looked pretty, fresh and winsome, as they always: do and--there were dozens of belles, it was just a case of taking vour choice. The honorary secretary, Arthur Macnee, and all his committee have had enough pretty "things said to them to turn their heads completely, if such a calamity '|were possible, for every detail of the ball was perfect See our special 81, $1.50 and &2 gloves. at Hunt's last | ing rink. All the sheets will not be ready for use, but all that turn up A BRILLIANT BALL will be able to have a game. The : -- THE BEST IN THE CITY IN kin Never, in high-class candy. Sold only at | { Band at rink to-night, ¥ Open from 10.30 a.m., to 8 a.m. Who Will Be The Lucky Lady ? To receive that delicious $10 box of chocolates of. "The Red Star," hdwards & Jen- "Shop early ana often" and remesf- ber the words, Huyler's or McCon- key's means the best money can buy Gibson's Red Cross drug store. Many a man knows from experience that it-is far easier to find a wife than it is to lose her. Combination bufiets and china cabi- net from $25 to $75. Robert J. Reid. Honest poverty ranks as high with some people as dishonest wealth does with some others. Chocolates in all flavors, fresh. Ed- wards & JenKin- Neckscarfs and neckwear galore at Hunt's. New England Chinese Restaorant 331 King Street. the best place to get an all round Lunch in the city. Meals of all kinds on shortest notice. English and Chinese dishes a specially. "Phone, 655. TAXES. CHAS. F. ADAIR, COLLECTOR, will be at Grimason's Hotel, on SATURDAY, Dec. 21st, to rece ve taxes of 1907 remaining un- Paid in the Township of Kingston. rR SR RR RR RI RG we have already disposed 8 RERERLERARRCRARTIL RRR ERNE RRR RRER ohn Laidlaw @& Son. GIFTS FOR in placing one of most extensive stocks ever shown in Kingston. We have selected everything with the care that comes from long experience. We guarantee all goods we sell and comparison of qualities will show you that we can make your dollar go further everytime. An Umbrella makes an accept able gift. We show some choice designs of Handles from $4.50 TO $12.00. Spangenberg +EWELLER Issuer of Marriage Licenses. CHRISTMAS Our effort this year has resulted of best and 5 g : REAREEREERYEL CS ERYLRAERERRARERRER FRfrRrRreRRrrRl Ree Suitable Xmas Gifts buyers. Sait Cases from $5.00 u Leather Lined Club Ba $3.50 up to 18,00, Gbe Toockett Brand new stock especially selected for Xmas Pp, made of solid leather, steel frames and solid brass locks and bolts, gs for Ladies. Deep Club Bags for Men, all kinds, and from Shoe Store. 8000000000000 ccnnsnde 000000000000 00000000 Poec0oncceccssscscsonas 000000000000 00000 YEAR 74--NO. AN AWF 250 Men in I are Pr Not a Ray of Hope Alve---A C Sco Jacobs Creek, Pa., Dec. 20.-- plosion of gas in the Darr mi » Pittsburg Conl company, erly entombed betw and 250 miners and there is s a ray of hope that a single o the men will be taken from th ive. alive, ily wrecked buildings vicinity of the mine and the $ion of the few bodies, found in the rescue work, indicate 1 plosion of such terrific force t seems impossible that any one have survived it. All of the t far taken out are { podies, so three of the mutilated, and headless. : This is the third mine disast the first of the month in the w the bitnminous coal underlying ern Pennsylvania and West V and swells the number of viet deadly mine gas for the ninete to between 550 and 600. That yesterday's disaster d equal or surpass the loss of li attendant horrors the one in Virginia is due to the fact th observance of a church festival of the '400 men or more, regula ployed at the mine, did not | work yesterday morning. Thos escaped through this reason are bers of the Greek Catholic chu they suspended work to celebre Nicholas' day. As was the case at Monong Va., the explosion followed a shut down, the Darr mine" havin OVER NAGARA G0 TWO HOURS SPENT SUSPENSION BRIDG Those on Board Had Terr Experience on Saturday Luring the Howling Sto: London, Dec, on Express No. 6, who Were for Buffalo, had an experience i urday's storm - which they will forget. After the train leit Por on a 'terrific snowstorm was ¢ tered which increased in violen the way until Niagara Falls reached. The express there pulled ou the big suspension bridge, anc nearly across was forced to st ing to the inability of the swit in the tower to work the air es "Thete are," said a Londo senger on the train this m "one hundred and twenty swit the yards on the bridge side, are operated by compressed ai gale blew the snow into even and corner of them, and the DAILY MEMORANDA A Bargain In Fine Furs . For every customer, at Canipbel Longshoremen meet, at & p.m Zion Rink opens to-morrow afl Wonderland Theatre, afternoo evening. Royal Rink open this evening 1 torrow afternoon Ordination, St. Mary's Cathedr morrow morning. Clearance Sale at Salter's morrow, at 10 a.m. Pay Township of Kingston Tax Crimason Hotel, to-morrow. To-morrow, will be the shortes p! the year. Hustle early. Matinee, Opera House, to-morr 2.30 p.m., "Hooligan In New Yo Cheap Sale of Silk Waists and Bt Walkdron's today and to-morre This is the Christmas séason, Made brighter by beautiful sno! IPhis is the time to buy Good ; At low prices from George Mill Star At Bijou--Com#ly, "The Visit Bork," hy especial request wa at each "The Colisge Laundry, mance. Caruso sivgs. \ This day in history --Martial Cape Colony, 1900; City of volunteers formed, 1899 ; Bebrin plover, died, 1741, © At The [Princess--A Picture--"The Taming of For description see inside | Awusements. Song, *Stingy WHIG TELEPHONES. 313<Dusises, Oca. % 9-Editorial Rooms. 293--Jobbing Departmest. Te -------------------------------- Dinner Sef ------------ Ths is a pretty met of fin porcelain, and GOLD LINE ou $1 is set would cost you Pig other store. Our rics. for this week only. Speci $6.25. i ------------ Robertson Bros Groat 4) the = page Moc RARE SNAT. 97 pieces, best ) picely decor