Corbett's We Are Offering 20 Per Cent. Reductions, On Men's and Boys' Suits. the latest styles, and es, and 10 PER, CENT ON BOOTS AND SHOES, which are up-to-date in every way. Also a good stock of . Fine Shirts, Collars, Ties and Summer Hats. = We would be glossed to: have you inspect these at any time. ISAAC ZACKS, 271 Princess street. < BOATS! All BOATS! Some good light Punts, made of Cypress and White Pine. FOR CAMPING or FISHING Complete with new and well built. cheap. ai ns------ *, ANGLIN & G0. Fon of Wellington St. oars all Will sell MOUNTAINS OF COAL Are now here waiting for you. to order your Winten Supply. P. WALSH, Barrack St. ONTARIO a of ess and Art LADIES' WHITBY, ONT., COLLEGE Candda " Trafalgar Castle Paluial _ buinas, wi A Voda} Toranto, wilh say. Acca to mo oy once, "Endorsed ad ad pucmuizent Edu Caton Be Lod andi 'Be bee d is kad a Cin" en fon to REVL J. J. MARE. PAD. Principat. "You Can Rake The Town Over-- You ean tramp from end Yoel of it for better _cpal than wi supply, and then--not find it. We snow good coal when we see it-- that's what we buy; wa hope Fou dathen 3 Jou n buy what "we ell brated Plymouth ely sizes, R. CRAWFORD 'Phone, 9. Foot Queen St. PRR SEI SII. EE ------------ TTT Sir James Grant addressed the On- fario medical council on tuberculosis. v n> Lx Inns was The British Whig Pablishing Co., Led EDW. LB. PENSE. Daily Whig. A RESORT TO FIRE. The Toronto News does not think the old liberals can appreciate the course of the liberal government on the election bill. It is true that the liberals opposed federal legislation, respecting the franchise, and especial- ly the legislation of the Macdonald government, because it took from the municipalities generally the work of preparing the voters' lists on an im- partial basis. It aimed at a partizan and improper treatment of a sacred trust, There is no parallel between the old franchise act, which the liberals re- pealed, and the election act which pro- posed that federal liste where the vot- ers were not classified and registered non-politically "by the municipalities. Nothing but the abandonment of Mani toba | to the conservatives--which would surely suit the Toromto News-- would justify no action with regard to the calls for remedial legislation*from it. There are evidences a-plenty of the attempt of the local government and its enumerators to make liberal re- presentation impossible, and something had to be done. Circumstances warranted all that the Aylesworth bill sought, and it may be that Sir Wilfrid Laurier has been too gracious towards a vindictive opposition, in agreeing to any conces- sions. The Manitoba government has, however, shown some conscience in agreeing to a modification of its plans and the Laurier government has ac cepted this as an eamest of ite desire for 'square deal for which some mem- bers of the party are forever calling. The liberals have not changed their minds upon the franchise question. I'hey are as willing now as they have ever been to trust the municipalities in the preparation of the voters' lists, but they cannot have their way or in: sist upon their views when the tory party is in power. In other words it i8 necessary to occasionally fight the devil with fire. the in The Quebec Telegraph counsels property owners to be moderate their charges' during the tercentenary week. Apparently some people are disposed to think that some of the visitors may have more money than they want and so should leave it in Quebec. J f / TOM JOHNSON'S DEFEAT. There is rejoicing in political cles because Tom Johnson, and's democratic mayor, has been turned down hy his party. "Turned fits the case exactly, and it is ; men. receive for not cif- Cleve- down"' the rewird which for the sacrifices which they make The © politician is always a self-seeker. He has aims to promote,. ambitions to qualify, but he has some notion that it is his duty to serve his countrymen fairly. No one could be more considerate of than Mr. Johnson. He is but he did not make Some of pt he has acquired by an honest deal in street railway stocks. He got hold of a road, knew how to run it to suit the people as well 'as himself, and, reaped a mighty financial advantage. 1t was this experience that enabled him in af- years to advocate a cheaper ser- Cleveland, a 3c. fare, which holders refused some their fellows. others wealthy, money in politics. his ter vice in the old franchise ive. From this dated his war upon the monopolists in the interests of the people. Mr, Johnson was able to give whole time to thé public service, personal incon- to his without suffering, any venience, and he fought combination after combination with a determina- tion that eventually brought him suc- cess. But ghe won more than tem- porary triumph, she hatred and - lice of a defeated faction. It braced* some of his own political par- ty, and they have just balanced the account." Mr. Johnsoh wanted to be a mem- ber of the national democratic com- mittee, and ha was rejected. He was man to accept rebuff source, but the conspiracies him worked not to his dis- The democratic party is It needs the counsel, the prestige, of men He may be mortified no nok. ma- em- not the from any against advantage. the sufferer. the support, of his calibre. over his treatment and he may It is certain that he has reason to see, if he has not realized it before, that it does not pay to serve ai peo- ple whose fickleness is their besetting sin. sn & - Mr. Haldane, secretary of state for told the imperial commons that not know why the Canadian militia was being armed with the Ross rifle. He can find out by en- quiry, and the answer will be because the Ross rifle is the best in the Cana- dian service, war, he did THE WHIG, 75th YEAR Boe THE PLANTS RUNNING DOWN. There are two views with régard to thé efficient maintenance of eivie 'plants. One is to charge against a revenue, derived from reasonable rates, depreciation, and at a rate which will cover the wear of ma- chinery. 'The second is to use up the revenue of the plants--water or light --and let posterity provide new ma- chinery when the old must be aban- doned. This second cause has been in favour in Montreal, with the result that the civic water works a run down and the council is Mnable to secure the capital with which to reconstruct it. The people"are supposed to have got the benefit of cHeap water, and of the surplus earnings of the water depart- ment, spent in public ways, but not in a renewal of thé plants. New York has had a similar experi- ence. Mayor McClellan points out that through the waterworks there was taken from the people nearly $11,000,000, which was turned into the city treasury, while the + orks were left in such a condition that he had to send an emergency message to ask Tor $3,000,000 to improve the long-known defects. A New York ex- change adds: "In this respect muni- cipal control is far behind private control, for any great private corpor- ation clearing $11,000,000 a year would long ago have used part of this mon- cy to keep its "plant ip good condi- tion." : There is a lesson in this for Kings- ton. What js department some years ago commenc- ed a depreciation fund. Each year $2,000 was charged against 'the earn- ings on account of wear and main- tenance. The advantage of it is now apparent when from this fund en- ough has to be drawn to rebuild the coal shed recently .destroyed by fire. The electric plant is supposed to have a depreciation fund, and without it the department will sooner or later be in 'a erippled condition. The ex- Montreal and New York may be repeated. The electors may not be quite willing to tax them- selves for improvements, and when they have to be sanctioned by a gen- eral vote, in order to issue deben- tures, there is more or less danger of defeat. The "nest egg" which the water de- partment is said to have, over and above the depreciation account, may be an annoyance to some aldermen. They may find it hard to keep their hands off it, especially when it is so hard to get the cash for other ppr- poses. But the experience of other places is a warning. The mol be- ing gone, used up in public enter- prises, cannot be replaced, and there ist nothing but deterioration ol" pro- perty in sight. The Kingston: people may be different from the people of Moutreal and New York, but human nature is pretty much the same every- where, and it is so often disappoint- ing. perience of Hudson's Bay railway bill may be hung up' for another year. The coun- try having got along without the scheme for so many years will prob- jolt, though Mg. Graham lets the disappointment to western members down easy by an- nouncing that the road will be built "without delay." ably survive this TROUBLE IN THE AIR. The power question has undergone an interesting phase since the local elections. As the date of the appeal to the people approached, there was a hurry and a rush to gike the munici- palities in the west what they had been so long promised, power from the Niagara river at minimum cost. The civic bodies, excepting Hamilton, had said that they were willing to make contracts. In most of the places there had been a refepence of the matter to the electors, and the prospect being alluring. there was 5 tolerably unani- mous expression of approval. Since the provincial election there has been less talk about the issue and less anxiety. Then Galt, was 'heard' from. A meeting of the people was called, and a protest was entered against the signing of the power con- tract until the peoples*had another chance to vote upon it The "kick" came when it became apparent tha the cost of power might be more than $22 per horse-power per year. Then Hamilton had a proposition which put the Hydro-Electric commission out of business wo far as it was concern- ed. The people were offered power for any 'purpose, heating or lighting, by the Cataract company," at the coun cil's awn figure, and for twenty years. Finally Ex-Mayor Coatsworth of To- ronto, and a great power commission man, writes the mayor of Toronto a long letter in which he wants some as- surance that the liability of the city be limited. "The by-law," he says, "clearly lim- ited the liability to be undertaken. The contract which the city has signeq, as clearly creates an unlimited liabili- ty which might be doubleortreble the authorized amount. This important disercpancy between, the by-law .and the contract and the execution of the contract not contemplated by the vote of the people has already given rise to a lawsuit in London, Ont., to set aside the same contract there, The it? The waterworks | 'tages, wilt was 1 understand, upon the advice of an eminent counsel, who gave an opinion that the contract is unauthorized and = consequently bad, a® not following the mandate of: the people. Can you give us definite ia- formation which will reassure the pub- lic and dispel the fear that this great question, having become entangled in the meshes of litigation, will travel its slow and Weary way from one court to another until im a few years it reaches the privy council for final de- termination ? Mr. Coatsworth wants definite information on several points which were raised during the contro- versy, and which have since caused more or less difference of opinion." The mayor of Toronto answers that power was to be served at the transforming station at $16 per horse-power, that copper for tranemis- sion purposes is cheaper now, that thy civic plants will of themselves save largely in distribution, end that the revenue from the government buildings should pay the interest on the invest. ment. Still "something may happen before the contract is signed." The Ottawa Citizen regards the com- promise on the election bill-as an evidence that the country has a strong, opposition. Is it 'nat an evidence that the Manitoba government can accomplish something by concessions and nothing by an attempt at bul dozing, T00 MUCH THEORIZING. The Municipal Engineering Magazine discusses at Jength the wood block paving which is now so much com- mended by engineers, and the laying of which in Kingston is recommended by Hugo Craig. The article is the more important because it explains carefully the difference between the new work and the cedar block pave- ment formerly tried in the cities and generally condemned. A wooden pavement consists = of rectangular wooden blocks, usually long leaf yellow pine, impregnated with dead oil of coal tar or creosote. The real value of the pavement econ- sists of carefully selecting good timber and suitable oil and properly treating the block through the sevegal stages required to fill the cellular openings n the timber. The creosote oil or the mixture used to fill the cellular open- ings in the blocks is a very important factor in the preserving, the slasting of the paving material and the effec- tiveness of results. Some manufactur- ers use the straight 'commercial creo- sote oil, others a mixture of creosote and rosin, again creosote and asphalt-'} um, or creosote with artificial rubber and rosin, The process of ig the blocks is thus described : "For street paving the we: face is oe : phe hy tion, using a cushion coat of sand or of dray mortar. The blocks are la d at right angles to the curb or at an an- gle of id¥ty-five or twenty-two and a half degrees. They are laid close to- gether, at times with an expansion joint alohg the curb or gutter line, and at intervals of seventy-five to one hundred feet across the roadway. The fibre of blocks is placed vertically. The surface is stamped or rolled and sand is sprinkled over it. At times a coating of hot asphaltum of high de- gree is worked over the surface into the joints and them sanded. This adds to the complete waterproofing of the surface. The greatest desire and re- quirement is that the surface shall be completely waterproof and damp- proof. Blocks which are not so soon expand and bulge by absorption of water to the extent of causing hollow spaces beneath, irregular surface and breaking up. The pavement, when carefully selected blocks are used, thor- oughly treated and laid, should give highly satisfactory results for heavy, medium gr residence street travel. Be- ing a jointed pavement, it is easy.to repair. Its first cost is somewhat high, but when considering the advan- the lost of maintenance and life, the influence of high first cost is materially reduced." If this is the pavement it is propos- ed to lay in Kingston the people should know it. The very fact that the question has not been settled shows the irregularity of the whol: proceeding. Mr. Kirby, of Ottawa, is to canvass the city. in the intevest of a pavement which he will proceed to lay ;when the property owners give their consent. But the block pave- ment was not heard of until recently. Mr. Ker, of Ottawa, the city engineer, is said to be a great advocate of the block pavement. Has he laid any of it, and at what cost per yard or per foot ? He was a, great advocate of bitulithic pavement some years ago, and had the cily invest in a. plant for the laying of it. What is the matter with bitulithic now ? . There is too much theory about this business, and not enough of practical, progressive common sense. The peo- ple are being confused on the subject, and they must be enlightened if there is to be anything done with regard to paving this year. The council, be- fore adjourning, should have settled the question of system or kind or style of pavement which it approved. Without fixed or definite ideas can any- thing really be done about it? larger Mr. Bennett, the barn-stormer of the federal opposition, is unhappy. He would not have last year's dredging contracts revived--he scented grhit in thé proposal, and demanded new ten- ders. They have been called for and opened, and the country loses $200, 000 by the deal. sion season. It reminds one the does more than all ordinary liniments can and does it quicker. Such a re- medy is Smith's White Liniment. cures where common liniment will not even relieve. Use it whenever pain, aches or soreness exixts. tles 25¢., Ottawa, dav and Saturday, at 6 a.m., and Clayton, N.Y., forged $108,000 tenced at in prison. dirt, then apply Dr. Hamilton's Oint- ment, i bandage. ekin is formed, cut is healed in quick order. healing, as Dr. Useful in every home. EDITORIAL NOTES. The Quebec bridge, will be rebuilt, | but not on the old lines. The govern. ment has learned a good deal by the enquiry that followed the collapse. of the original structure. Sir Hibbert Toomer's. aliandonsieut of Pictou, as a political stamping ground, has produced a rare commo- | tion. The strife for the nomination is causing havoc in the party. HM 'the war goes on there will be more than Merry Widow hats in evidence. EF Tammany Hall's jaunt to. Denver was the event of the political fa e picnic party which once set out from Galt, and which placarded the train with a long streamer on which was painted this announcement, "To Elora or bust." SPIRIT OF THE PRESS * A Bigger Girth. Toronto Star, Manitoba is to have her boundaries enlarged. Letting out the wheat belt a hole or two, so to speak, Waste Of Money. Montreal Heral They call it Bri times in the states. and in New York city alone they spent ten million dollars on fireworks on the Fourth of July, Intelligence Indeed ! London 'Advertiser. 1f twenty-three "of fifty-three return- ing officers in the Beck-McEvoy elec- tion were as incompetent as alleged, what a beautiful ' discrimination the conservative organization exercised in selecting "them ! Voice Of Thunder, Toronto Star. Hon, J. P. Whitney had beer "enter tained at a picnic in Dundas county. He made a speech, and the only thing that marred theefestivities was -that the milk all soured, thinking it had thundered. Only A Trifle. Hamilton Times. An hundred million dollars is what the Georgian Bay canal will cost, at the least, Unless somebody has the money handy and wants to lend it, we might put off this little spending par- uy untu we see where the iranscontin- ental railway proposition comes out. A Different Liniment, It is well worth while to merits of a liniment learn that It In big bot- at Wade's Drug Store. His Chest Blown Away. Watertown, N.Y., July 8.--With the whole front of his chest blown away by. the contents of a shotgun heav- ily loaded, Franklin Shaw, the thir- teen-year-old son of Herman Shaw, of Schenectady, was found, yesterdav afternoon, on the fprm of O. F, Ed- wards, one mile from Tylerville, Cor- oner Pierce was called to the scene of the tragedy and decided that death was due to accidental shooting. Rideau Lakes And Ottawa. Rideau King and + Queen leave for Monday, Wednesday, Thuts- or Tuesday, Wednesdav, Friday and Saturday at 6:15 p.m. James Swift & Co., Agents. Henry Hosier, a noted swindler, who in notes, was sen- New York to eleven years To Heal A Cut. wash out any particles of First, linen new and bind on a clean Pain is taken out, Nothing so soothing, so Hamilton's Ointment. Try a 50c. box. Summer | "WASHABLE " To-day "ie place 95 vie tale" 1§ Doaen Men's Washable Vests, Plain White P.K's., , Fancy White, Neat Stripes, Checks, ste: Re $1.50, 15a 1.00 values. 10 Dozen Fancy Elastic Belts With Fancy Buckle. Baseball, Cricket, Football " and other designs. Regular values 20c., 25¢. : WHILE THEY LAST, 10c. Men's Oxfords in Tans and Patents, $3.50, 4.00, 4.50 and 5.00 8 Men's White Canvas Ox- fords, $2.50. Women's Tans, Browng, Pat- } ents; $2.00, 2.50 to 3.50. Canvas in White and Grey, $1.00, 1.50 and 2, 90, Extraor or Wp Strawszery. This remedy. i* not an experiment as it has been used in thousands of families dur- ing the past sixty-three years. Wien You tik Da. Younis be say you get it, as many unprincipalled drug- gists will try to palm off a cheap sub- stitute on you. ; Miss M. Roseview, Sask., writes : "I have used Dr. Fowiza's Exrteacr or Wop Sreawsesey and found it is all it is recommended to be for Diarrhoea and Summer Complaint. We would not be without. a bottle of it in the house." Manufsetared by The Milbum Co, The Key to Economy The Chicago Jewel ® Gas Stoves are durable, Beasily cleaned and practi- ® cally indisteuctible. Every » woman who uses a Chicago Rit, if she could not get B another. See them in pworking or der at our Kingston, Ont., June 27, 08. Jd. 0. HU T TON, Esq., i . - Agent, Canada Life Assurance Company, 18 Market St., King ston, Ont, Dear Sir~Re my whole life policy No. 10,465 (with profits) in your! Company--I am 2liged for your cheque, being amount of surplus over um, which is indeed very gratifying to me at my age to know that I have no further premiums to pay, but continue to re. ceive an increased annuity each year, as long as I live, and $1,000, Feyavie 3 uy Yours truly, JOHN LOVICK. mii! 11d Ati miveity Avenup, Kingston, Ont.