EYRE Ra EMULSION buildsup and strengthens overtaxed, emaciated women and anemic girls, renews the vital forces, gives rich, warm blood. All Druggists i | TGITY COUNGIL 61S Christmas Is Near Are You Ready ? or This hogany Brass jerre Stand others. for up to $7.50 Ma- carved Jardin- only $2.25 3 Be handsome finished, Feet, Fasy (Chats other Morris Chairs ik Desks large style Bookcase Thijs combines #nd Desk, others $6.00, $7.54 up. A useful gift Drape Fable Cover Cushions Sweep PHONE 90 Yours, T. F Harrison Co. Alaska Down Cushions White Cambric Covered, in all sizes. TEA COSIES, in all sizes. R. McFaul, Carpet Warehouse. Opposite Grand Central Station NEW YORK CITY. « ROOMS $1 a DAY and UPWARDS Baggage to and from sta- tion free. Send 2-cent Samp Lor New York Olty [GRAND 'UNION $5.00 ; | HOTEL Guidebook and Map. v THAT LEGISLATURE MAKE NO CHANGE In Regard to the Kingston Police | Magistrate--Polling Places and | Deputy Returning Officers Ap-| pointed Foi Elections. | Last evening, the city council held 'its | 13st regular session for the year, and | it transacted more business in a brief period than it did on any other meeting | night throughout the twelve months. | Ihe council was in session just forty! minutes. It might have been the antici- | pation of the mayor's banquet that | stilled the aldermanic tongues and en- abled the council to adjourn at two | minutes to nine o'clock. | Mayor Ross and Ald. Nickle did not | arrive until 8.40 o'clock, having been in | Toronto on a deputation, asking the | government for further aid to Queen's Medical College, therefore, Ald. Carson | was chosen to preside, until the mayor | came. There were in attendance Alder- | men Angrove, Carson, Chown, Couper, ! Elliott, Free, Givens, Graham, Hanley, | Henderdon, Hoag, Kent, McCann, Me- | Cartney, Robertson, Rigney and Toye.! i | Communications Read. These communications were referred to committees, C. Ireland certifying re the pay lists of the Dominion Cotton Mills Co. City Solicitor Meclntyre re action of Diamond vs. Citv. John Macdonald, secretary-treasurer Joard of Education, giving the names | of the retiring high school trustees. William Kemp: asking for refund of mcome tax. George Sexton complaining gas tank leaking. J. S Turner, acting secretary of the Board of Trade, re the inefficiency of the fire brigade. i City Solicitor McIntyre re drainage | of Matthews' ot, corner Russell and | Division streets. i J. E. Galbraith, acting chairman mass meeting Queen's University, - express- ing disapproval of the conduct of the! mayor toward the students. | J. Galbraith, acting chairman mass | meeting 'Queen's University, re resolu- | tion expressing regret for conduct of students on Saturday, Dec.-5th, 1908 J. H. Bell, medical health officer, ask- ! ing for extra allowance in view of the large amount of work he had to per- | form in connection with the smallpox epidemic ". E. Moncrieff of -fire callman. Mrs. Marion Irwin asking for $15 damage done to her property 'at the corner William 'and King streets, by the blowing down of a tree. of the applying for position I Committee Reports. In 'connection with the Board - of Works «report, Ald. Graham, chairman, | stated that street scraping during 1908, cost $500 more than in 1907, and. snow cleaning $1,500 more. Notwithstanding this, the board although now : lacking $350 to complete the year's work, had not spent within $1,500 of the amount expended by the board in 1907 for gen- eral street purposes. The city engmeer had reported that more work on the streets had been done this year than | ever before. Ald. Graham said that] $2,500 had been saved this year on con- crete walks, which were laid for fifteén cents a square foot, as compared with seventeen cents in -1907. The Finance committee recommended | that the request of William Robinson and the Cereals Co., Ltd, for rebate of taxes be not granted --Adopted I'he Fire committee's report included the following :-- . "That a thorough and immediate pulilic investigation of the city fire de- | partment be held 'by this committee. | hat thé city solicitor be requested to attend the sittings of this investigation | { on behalf of the city, and that advertise- i ments be ins¢rted in the daily papers calling upon"the citizens to attend at | the city oufingil chamber on Monday, | December 28th, next, between the hours | of three and six o'clock in the after-| noon and seven-thirty and ten o'clock | in the evening, to give evidence touch- | ing the matters under investigation. | That vour committee report to council | not 'later than' December 30th next, at a | | said report " | pecial meeting to be called to consider | A by-law was passed ratifying an agreement between the county and the | House of Industry with regard to | county poor | a | Nomination Arrangements. | A by-law was passed forming the fol- lowing places of nomination for "alder- men and school trustees, on Monday | Dec. 28th :- | Sydenham ward at No. 96 William | street, Joseph J. Brophy, returning | ea | Officer THESIS SI en der Jamieson, } The Real Estate Investor's Income: Is Assured Benn . . Mr se During in N i representative ed to cut amounting 'millionaires' panic" last summer, eight families weré oblig- their living expenses in the aggregate to annually the 500,000 The Astors were the only : wealthy family not forced,to curtail their expenditures. of the Astor is ,invested real income The majority money in s estate and their is \ * assured. of follow the example ind acquire real estate their wealth in New You have an oppor- J make money here an income that ton may a wonderful next few. years Ontario ward, Ontario Hall, Alexan- retiirning officer. | St. Lawrence ward, at No. 352 Prin-| s street, John Cousins, returning offi- | 1 Cataraqui ward, at No. 82 Queen | sof, Daniel Egan, returning officer. Frontenac ward, at No. 63 York st, George Keen, returning officer. Rideau ward, at corner Brock and | Division streets, John Hamer, return- | ing ofhcer | Victoria ward, at corner Union and | Division streets, Harry Bates, return-| | ing officer | Election Appointments. Ihe following places and d&puty re- turning officers for the municipal elec- tions on Monday, Jan. 4th, were ap- pointed Sydenham No. 42 | Lovitt, ward, No. 1, street; Thomas | deputy returning officer § USB : { - Sydenham ward, No. | William street; Joseph J. puty returning officer. | Ouptario ward, No. 3, at Ontario Hall; | { Johm Orr, deputy returning officer. | Ontario ward, No. 4, at No. 216] | at J. 2, at No. gb Brophy, de- Of Purely Personal Interest. Goderich, Ont., Dec. 22.--Rev. Me- | Kay has/recovered from a severe at- | tack of 'throat trouble and btonchit- Catarrhozone restored him = and { everybody is talking of the wonder- {ful oures this remedy has made. With-| ;.| out Catarrhozone Mr. McKay's recov- 51 Brock St. "Phone, 326 or 621. FS ETTFEETIIISESIIENES Tg | youisell. The | for doubtful. say no = better: remedy | lung, thront and eatarrhal troubles {exists than Catarrhozone. It sells { enormously in the drug stores. Com- | plete wutfit, sufficient for two months' treatment, ane dollar; sample size, twenty-five cents. Try Catarrhozone {ery would have been I'doctors { borne | Saunders, deputy returning ¥ \ i THE DAILY Bagot street; John E. Johnston, returning officer. X St. Lawrence ward, No. 5, at No. 34¢ King street; Albert E. Loscombe,. de- puty returning officer. : St. Lawrence ward, No. A. at No. 35. Princess street :. Thomas Byrne, deputy Cataraqui ward, No. at No. 8 Queen street; Wallace Gilmour, deputy returning officer, Cataraqui ward, No. 8, at No. 22 Wellington street; James Gowan, de puty returning officer. ' Cataraqui ward, No. ¢, at No. 4 Bagot street; William Woods, deputy returning officer. © Cataraqui ward, No. 10, at corne: Montreal and John streets; James A Donaldson, deputy returning officer. Frontenac ward, No. 11, at No. 29 Princess street; John Anderson, deput) returning officer. Frontenac ward, No. 12, at No. & Colborne street; Thomas Marshall, de puty returning officer. Frontenac ward, No. Colborne street; returning officer. Frontenac ward, No. 14,-at No. sf John~street; Robert W. Allen, deputy deputy \, | returning officer. 13, at No. 4° William Dean, deput) returning officer. Frontenac ward, No. 15, at No. 21 John street; William J. Robertson, de puty returning officer. Ridean ward, No. 16, at corner Col- and Division streets; William officer. 17, at No. OK Sharpe, deputy re Rideau ward, No. Division street; H. turning officer. Rideau ward, No. 18, at No. 34 Up [per William street; Joseph Berry, de puty returning officer. > Rideau ward, No. 19, at No. 27 Johnson street; Herbert Holder, deputy | returning officer. Rideau ward, No. 20, at No. 350 Uni- | versity avenue; James Muckler, deputy returning officer. Ridéau Ward, No. 21, at No. 67¢ | Princess street; John Peters, deputy re- turning officer. Victoria ward, Nou. 22, at No. 21€ Earl street; Andrew McMahon, deputy returning officer. Victoria Ward, No. Division street; William puty returning officer, Victoria ward, No. 24, at No. 57 King 23, at No. Dunlop, de | street; Alfred Simmonds, deputy return ing officer. : Victoria ward, No. 25 at corner Beverly and King streets; Ford Web | ster, deputy returning officer. The Police Magistrate. \ccording to an Ontario law, passe last winter, Kingston's police magis trate's salary on Jan. 1st, 1009 must be increased to $2,000 a year, and the magistrate must no longer practice law This arrangement does not suit the 'city and' accordingly it 'was moved by Ald Chown, seconded' by" Ald. Elliott and re solved---"That wwe petition the attorney general -of the province in' reference tc thc legislation 'passed at the last sessior of the legislature contained in chap. 33 sec: 27, amending the act respecting police magistrates, whereby the city o Kingston, as a city with a populatior of upwards: of 18,000 is required to pa) its police magistrate. a salary of $2,000 and that - this. muricipality 'is desirou that the said legislation may be amendec so that the city of Kingston may be ex empted from its operation." Ald. Chown said. that the. city was not cager to. accept the terms of the new law if it could help it. ~The law- vers of the citv had been consulted and they were satisfied for the present con- ditions to continue, viz., that the police | magistrate should receive $1,400 a year and practice his profession. The motion was unanimously adopted and council adjourned just before nine o'clock. AT THE STORES. Christmas Shopping Now in Full Swing. Just two days now until Christmas The Christmas shopping is now in full swing. Lait night, the majority of the stores were open, and merchants report a good business. In spite of the draw- backs, business has been quite brisk, and in fact, much bétter than a great man) of the merchants expected. The early shopper, is of course, getting the best choice. Everything is now in readiness for the greatest - celebration of the year. and all that is now necessary, is that the weather man should be on his good behavior. These are the days when | one gets a glance at some mysterious bundles, when pockets are jammed full; and when everyone wears a sunny smile. It is certain to be a most! joyous { Christmas for both the merchant and the shopper. FOR THEFT OF LETTERS. Ottawa Man Gets Three Years the Pen. George M. Lett, the Ottawa man, wha has been removed to the peniten- tiary, was given three years, for at the capital. He was employed in the office' for five years. During the past couple of years, money and jewelery were reported missing, and suspicion fell on Lett. A test letter, conmainiug two dollars, was sent to Ottawa from Montreal. It was found that the letter had been tampered with, Lett was searched, and the money was found in his possession. He confessed. The prisoner is about twenty-seven years of | age. > Removes The Cause. Insteaa of enduring rheumatic, neu- ralgia or any other form of pain rub Smith's White Liniment over the ach- ing spot for. a few minutes and the pain will be gone. This ' remedy reaches and removes the cause also, The best liniment for all injuries or for any inflammation or congestion. Large bottles, 25¢., at Wade's store. : drug Alaska Sable Muffs. $10, 311, $12 and up. Come in and see what we're showing, examine | and compare, at Campbell Bros.' store of quality. the Oak Sticks. Medinm and heavy, young and old, < Routloy, 173-5 Princess street. suitable for 50c. A. K. 7 Ry THE MAYOR'S BANQUET 10 SEs vo In the City Hall Last Evening-- Mayor Ross Spoke of the Year's Work--Board of Trade a Strong Aid to the Council. Mayor 'Ross entertained the aldermen and. civie officials at a banquet in the sity hall last evening after the council session." At 9.30 o'clock, thirty-five per- sons sat down to a sumptuous repast served at tastily arranged tables. Mayor Ross sat at the head, and had on his right, Ald. Couper, and on his left, Ald. Givens, these two being the mayoralty sandidates. Ald. 'Angrove, at the foot of the long table, acted as toastmaster, and ifter the national anthem had: been sung, he announced the toast of the svening, that to. "The Mayor." Ald. Carson proposed this toast, and declared hat Mavor Ross had occupied the chair, with credit, ruling impartially and be- ng fair to all. The toast was heartily drunk, and cheers given for his wer- ship. In responding, Mayor Ross said that the position of mayor differed«from that yf alderman. The mayor has greater responsibility, requiring to look after the interests of all the citizens, while wr alderman may look after only sec- ional interfsts," as he pleases. A mayor had to do what was right and what was fair to all, and that was what he had tried to do during the past year, on all occasions. The city' had 1ad a most unfortunate year, the mayor said. Fire and smallpox had struck at t severely. As mayor, because he was 1 medical man, he had taken a keen interest in Board of Health matters, | and had devoted much attention to the juestions that arose. The sanitary con- ditions of the city should occupy the serious consideration of the council of i909. It was better and more economi- cal to have a clean, healthy city, and yay for this yearly, than to expend housands of dollars for epidemics. The year was marked with difficulties. The mayor sail he thoroughly appreci- ated the assistance given him _by the ouncil. Kingston had a good Board of [rade which expressed public opinion nd now that the council had publi¢ pinion behind it--opinion to which it ould turn--it could vote confidently pon big questions, The Board of [rade was a tower of strength to the souncil, and it was in the terest of the latter to work hand in hand with it In conclusion, the mayor thanked the aldérmen 'for the courtesy and kindness they "had shown him during the year. He also thanked "the civic -officials for heir aid. The council, he said, should ook "up to' the officials more, and leave he routine work 'of the city in their ands, and trust them. He himself had ried to do that. The more the council nterfered with the - officials, the less successful would 'be the result. The nayor was warmly applauded he resumed "his seat. A toast to "The Aldermen" was pro- yosed hy Mayor Ross, who spoke of hem as the most abused body in the sity. Responses were made by Alds. Hoag and Kent. Ald. Chown .@roposed "The Civic Dfficials," and City Engineer Craig, City Auditor Miller and Assessor Gor- lon made the walls of the historic hall vibrate : with. eloquence. "The Board of Health" was proposed yy Ald. Robertson and responded to by S. 8S. Corbett, the energétic chairman, A toast to "The Men Who Would be Mayor," brought Alds. Couper and Givens to their feet. Their remarks were of the Alphonse-Gaston type---each wanted the other elected. "The Ladies" was to 'have brought forth an oration from City Treasurer as BRITISH WHIG, FUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 1908. Over 1,000 ~ Ladies' Fancy Collars At 25c. 35c¢, 50c, 75¢, $1, 1.25. See the Ladies' Belts All the 'We Are Showing at 50c. Newest Ruchings and vz | Prices from 25¢ yard to $1.50 yard. : Children's Coats, at $1.25, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50, 3,00, 8.95. CORRI Ireland, but the city's worthy financier had lost his notes, and waterworks col- lector Newlands, was forced to rise and tell what he knew about the question presented for debate. At half past' eleven o'clock the happy gathering arose and sang "For Auld Lang Syne." INCIDENTS OF THE DAY. Newsy Paragraphs Picked Up By Reporters On Their Rounds. Bibby's $2 umbrellas are fine. Traveling bags, $2 to $15, Abernethy's. There was no session of court this morning. Bibby's $12.60 overcoats are vorites. L : Mass will be celebrated at Mary's cathedral on Christmas at midnight. Bibby's for men's mocka gloves. Our electric skate grinder will work to please you. tric Co. Snow shoes, for girls and women, 2.50, at Abernethy's. The members of the Masters .and Mates Association have their rooms on Sydenham street, in readiness for the winter season. Try Bibby's $2.50 fur-lined gloves. Children's "felt slippers, 25c. 35c., at Abernethy's. John Burleigh, aged 23, sentenced tol' two and a half years for stabbing negro, at Chatham, arrived at penitentiary 'this morning. See Bibby's elegant $2.50 umbrellas. The cadets 'left in large numbers for their respective homes on Monday at midnight. Some of the boys have a long way to go for the holidays. Try. Bibby's $15 brown overcoats. See Abernethy's special $1 slippers for ladies. It is likely that when the locomotive works closes down on Thursday night it will remain closed until Monday morning. Over 600 men will thus en- joy three days of holidaye. If you are tired taking the large | | at the police fa- St. Eve., do Halliday Elec- and a the old-fashioned griping pills try Car-| ter's Little Liver Pills and take some comfort. A man can't stand every- | thing. - One pill a dose. Try them. | See Bibby's nobby - $2 umbrellas. | Boys' slippers just like men's. to get the small thy's have them. | The 'unfortunate insane patient at | Rockwood asylum who two weeks ago | struck Guard. Samuel Steyenson on the top of the head with a hammer, | causing his death, has heen removed | * to the criminal asylum at Hamilton. sizes but Aberne- | PORTSMOUTH ORANGEMEN. Officers Were Elected, and Reports Received. At a meeting of Orange Lodge, No. | 481, Portsmouth, held on Monday ev- | ening, the following officers were eléct- | ed for the year 1909: Worshipful mas- ter, William Kenney; deputy master, C. Bostridge; chaplain, B. Eyre; re- | | | 3 Nights and 2 Days More for Christmas the | theft of letters from the. post office in | Ho + For Christmas. If you're looking for real, good sensible gilts visit our store and see the goods display- ed for Christmas. Our stock this season is the largest and | | Imperial Crown brand underwear is | the kind you want for Canadian win' ters. Ask your dealer io show it to you. ola FO.HA, Liniment for hockey players 1s sold only at Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store. Neck wraps 'all reduced, Livingston's ! } Bilbhy's for Imperial underwear. | | best of its hind ever shown by us: or any other concern in Kingston. This is" an ideal store in which to select a Christmas Gift. As this store has beén the acknowledged headquarters for fine furs for so many years, a gift w sll the more appreciated if it bears this well known label: Makers Of Fine Furs. 126-128 Princess St. wear, * made drug 'store. women. cording secretary, H. Hogan; financial secretary, S. Donaldson; tregsurer, IL. Appleton; director of ceremonies, Hen- | vy Jones; lecturer, T. W. Nicholson; inside tyler, M. Moore; outside tyler, H. Nicholson. The reports of the lodge presented, were of a most encouraging nature. The finances are in good shape, and the year has been a most successful one with the lodge. A Real Hair Tonic. If the scalp is diseased or if the hair is falling out no mistake should | be made in selecting a remedy. Dr. Dawson's Hair Restorer will do just what must be done. Restores gray hair to its natural color. In bottles, | 50c., at Wade's drug store. Notice. Office and warerooms of the Worm- with Piano company at present are! 232 Princess street, next door to I. JJ. Reid's furniture store. Phone 378. Indian Clubs. Hard | § § Christmas Nearly Here You have no time to waste in uncertainty. Buy your Men's gifts from "HUNT'S" where you are sure that every article is the cor- rect thing and every price is right. MUFFLERS, GLOVES, NECK- TIES, FANCY BRACES, BATH ROBES, SMOKING JACKETS, NEW SHIRTS, etc. Come as early in 'the you can. : P. J. HUNT, Brock St. Open every evening this week. day as This Store Is Santa's Treas- ure House : : Every inch of show space is crowded with sensible articles, suitable for Xmas presents. Hundreds of Handkerchiefs, 2¢. to $2.00 each. Kid Gloves, . $1.00, $1.25. Faricy Collars 25¢c. to $1.75. Swell White Waists, $1.00 * . to $9.00 each. Scarlet Toques, Mitts, Stockings. all colors, and Belts, Sashes, All - Ladies" Coats, at Half Price. Open To-night The Always Busy Store. Boxing gloves, Whitley exercises, | dumb bells, indoor baschall supplies. | A. K. Routley, 173-5 Princess street. 25c. Finest Made 25c. Chocolate creams, 25¢., all flavors. | J. Crawford. Bibby's store open evening. "It is a credit to the city,' said a | customer on Saturday speaking about the beautiful display of MecConkey's | and Huyler's high class sweets, at | Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store and so handy to have them delivered Christmas morning. ' See Bibby's swell $15 overcoats. Tell the substitutor, "Good-bye ! want Imperial Crown hrand only by Hosiery Co., Ltd." for it. Bibby's store open evenings. Beef, Iron and Wine, 'our make; pint bottlgs, 50c | 1 under- the Kingston | Ask vour dealer own" ., at Wade's | Jibby's $12 overcoats are fine. | The "collar slippers" 'are newest for | See them at Abernethy's. | Bibby's store open evenings. Plain = cream chocolates, Crawford. 15¢. ¥ 1 Bibby's store 'open evenings. Livingston's open to-night. | : : : | Reasonable Offer Refused on Fancy Xtnas Goods We have as usual a splendid line 0 of perfumes of the best makes, from 25c¢. a bottle up. Chown's Drug Store, y 'Phone, 343, 185 Princess St. | { } | | ANS. Easy Gift Choosing Our Different Lines of High Class Gold Goods Were never more complete than now. The nearer com- plete they are, the easier will be the choosing for you of a Watch, Chain, Bracelet, Ring, Locket or Necklace. SMITH BROS., Jewellers, Opticians. ' Issuers of Marriage Licenses, 350 King St. TPs, AE | pre en =o -- & "FOR CHRISTMAS | Alaska Sable Sets, | Persian Lamb Sets, | ture. 'W. F. GOURDIER Exclusive Furrier Natural Mink Sets, Our Own Manuface Thermometers A complete assortment of ouse and Outdoor Thermometers All prices. McLeod's Drug Store. EVERY SHOVELFUL Of Ou¥ Coal is good burning Coal. WALSH'S, Barrack St. STV VVVVV VV ALETR BLT RTREN : : The kind you: are looking for is the kind we sel SCRANTON Coal is good coal and we antee prompt delivery. 138. Booth & Co. FOOT WEST STREET. ar- "Phone,