SAGE EIGHT. p-- Rheumatism Comes From Weak Kidneys When the kifineys are mot strong'. ! 1 from inflanes bringing the alia. > hil ric 8¢ Ison Lheumatism 2 idneys cutpulation Established 18359. 4 From Trapper ToWearer | ¥ of uric acid If; you feel your old trouble coming on, get a bottle of 28 9 eer. Salt Kingston, Cana da Wha: and 40s: & Haima, . AL alt degre, Direct from best English makers. A saving of 25 per cent to the con- sumer, TABLE KNIVES. Hand forged steel blades, with Celluloid, Stag, Ebony, or Rose- wood Handles, {rom $1.00 to $6.00 per dozen. HANDSOME CARVING SETS. Silver mounted, in fancy leather cases. Price from $3.00 to $10.00. CARVING KNIVES. | Silver Bteel Stag and Handles, from $1.00 to pair. A large variety of Cutlery for all purposes. Satisfaction or money refunded. W. A. Mitchell, | HARDWARE, Ivaroid $8.00 | | Is a necessity in every home. 85 Princess St. i We sell only the dependable kind, M. P. KEYS Antiseptic Barber Ehop . Hair Mantel § | Three Dressing and Shaving Chair. Quick Service. solicited. 336 King Street Next door to Wade's Drug Stove. | $3.15 LI AT THK correct style, artistid workmanship and ' | perfect fit. Jd. B. Ouellette, : 288 Princess St, | | Wah Long's Laundry Removed | From 78 Clarence St., to 155 Welling {ton St., between Brock and Clarence (S, Best laundry in the city. Gopeds | called for and delivered. It Is to Your Ad- vantage to Notice These Offerings ! Our { Clock, Parlor. Your pat- 8-Day Iron ronage with Bronze Trim- * mings is excellent value, at : | Spangenberg JEWELLER Issuer of Marriage Licenses. . i { ter of a million. Fine Table Cutlery si Sein: Tehondet, said to i Calabria . THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1008 ikea OCCURRENCES RECQUNTED IN BRIEF FORM Matters That Interest Everybody --Notes From All Over--Little |Hotel Dieu, apd is not much better. | of Everything{ Easily Read and Remember Ex-Ald. W. J. Reid did suddgyle at convert to unicipal Hamilton. The latest ownership is D. D. Mann. Julia = Lalonde, fined $500 in" Mon- ireal for usury, appealed and lost. Mayor Samuel Stevely is mayor of London, Ont., for 1909 by acclama- tion. \ Oliver L. Miller foll in front of a street car on Sherbourne street, Tor ronto, and was killed: The 4. N.R. will crect a new ter- minal hotel in Port Arthur, at a cost have gono away from Winnipeg with a Polish priest, has been hrought back. William Henry McEvoy, former niayor of Amhersiburg, and a leading citizen, dropped dead at midnight in the. Masonic hall. The Grand Trunk Pacific is graded and rails arc down most of the way from Winnipeg to a point fifty miles to the west of Edmonton. Six criminals were killed while at- tempting to loot the Bank of Sicily, at Messina, where cash amounting to half a million dollars lay in plain view. Dr. Harley Smith, Ttalian consul of Toronto, asked Mayor Oliver to have a popular subscription opened in To- ronto for the relief of the poor people who suffered in the Sicilian earth- quake. Joseph Jacks and a man believed to be named Matuk, were killed and Na- kolag Maga badly hurt by the cave in of a cake of frozen earth in a trench at the C.N.R. shops at Winni- peg. D. Mcllquham, a coal oil dealer at Alexander, Man:., is being prosecuted by the inland revenue department for selling coal oil that exploded aused the death of daughter. Dr. Sidney Silegx, assistant prinei- pal of the Hamilton Normal School, is to be principal of the new normal school at Stratford, succeeding W. H. Elliott, recently appointed to an in- spectorship in Toronto. Maj.-Gen, Sir Percy Lake, whose time of service in Canada has been ex- tended iwo years, will, in addition to being inspector-general, act as chief military advisor to the minister . of militia, with a ¢eat at the militia council. and J. Raymond's Villages, Went Under--The Total Deaths Very High: Rome, Dee. 30.--From® the latest estimate, to-day, it is feared that the total number of victims in Sicily and will exceed . one hundred thousand, while the damage to pro- perty will be several hundred mil- lions. News reached Catanzara, from the outlying districts in Calanria, that :ndicate that sixty-five towns and vil- lages have been wiped out, with the number dead in that district alone ex- ceeding 30,000. The few surviving are mag] with terror, and have fled to the forest, clad mountain slopes, where they are subsisting on roots and the I bark of trees. In some instances you can purchase goods at less than the actual cost at the mill All Ready-to-wear Coats, at Half Price. All Ready-to-wear Skirts, at Half Cannot Locate It. Paris, Dec. 30.--A Palermo despatch says that a torpedo boat which went to Reggio has returned, being unable to locate the site of the city, and re- porting that nothing remained but' ruins. A Good Gift. Rome, Dee. 30.--J. Pierpont Morgan has sent $10,000 for the relief of the earthquake sufferers. Pirates At The Bijou. Piratical raids by Moors have been not infrequent of late years in conse- PERSONAL MENTION, | rT THE ENS OF WORLD wm meme They Are | | Mise Mamie Wafer, Wolie Island, is | visiting friends in the city. | Capt. E. de B, Panet, {was in Montreal, on Tu A ¥-A | Annesley Burrowes is still in the | Miss Alice Harrison, Clergy street, iis visiting relatives at Smith's Falls. | Constable Frederick Davies has been confined to the house, with a severe illness. : i A. C. Ruttan, of Winnipeg, is on a | visit to his father, Henry Ruttan, { Brock street. Alexander Yott, returned to Toron- to, to-day, a visiting friends in the city for some days. James Church and wife, of King- | ston, left yesterday, to visit rela- | tives at Brownville, N.Y. J. Aton, advance agent for "The { Cowboy Girl," at the Grand, on Wed- | nesday, January 6th, is in the city. I; yp ge P. Ng Boj J oronto. spent the idays the guest of Miss Olive G. Saul, Camden Bast. Edward Murphy, Montreal street, returned to-day, after spending a few days with friends iss Elizabeth McArthur, daughter of the late James McArthur, is spend- ing the winter in Italy. She is at | Florence. L. L. Henderson, Capt. Fraser and | Francis King returned from Montreal, this morning, after attending the fun- eral of the late James Cuttle, Mr. Henderson met the remains . in Chicago. I i | A VERY HAPPY AFFAIR. 'Was the First WV aptist Sunday School Festival. The Christmas tree entertainment of {the First' Baptist Sunday school took {place on Tuesday evening, and was a [great success. The Sunday school hall was crowded with members of the school and their friends. Choruses, {sqngs and recitations were given by | pupils. The part played by the little { tots of the primary department was very entertaining. Dr. Lake, superin- tendent, gave a series of snapshot views of persons taking part in races, games, ball throwing, etc., at last | summer's picnic. This proved both in- teresting and amusing. Most interest- ing of all, however, were two beauti- fully decorated and heavy-laden Christmas trees. The little cradle-roll tree hore many toys and pretty things for the babies in this department. The other, a splendid large tree, was filled with presents and prizes for members of the school. Upwards of fifty beautiful volumes were presented to prize-winners. The entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed. | To Play In Belleville. The Belleville papers advertise a big hockey match there on New Year's night between the Belleville seniors 'and Kingston seniors. The Mic-Macs are the ingston players and the, are going to play the Belleville inter mediates O.H.A. seven. The Mic-Macs won the senior series of the Kington Amateur Hockey League, but never considered themselves a senior team vet they may prove good enough to put: it over the Belleville intermediate septette. Separate School Trustees. The following were elected to the separate school board by acclamation to-day : Sydenham ward, W. T. Bryson, C. Gallagher; Ontario ward, J. J. Behan; St.*Lawrence ward, Dr. E. Ryan; Cataraqus ward, James Norris: Frontenac ward, A. McFadden; Rideau ward, T. J. Leahy; Victoria ward, E. Cochrane, There were two vacancies in Syden- ham ward' owing to Mr. Cousins re- signing during the year, "The Gay Musician' Coming. The remarkable success achieved in {his city carly in the season by Man- ager John PI. Slocum's comic opera company in Julian Edwards' great composition, "The Gay Musician," {led to hundreds of requests that the | superb company once again play an | engagement here. Thé negotiations have been carried through and "The | Gay Musician" will play a return cn- on 'Wolfe Island. | THE. DAYS EF LOCAL NOTES AND THINGS IN GENERAL Occurrences Tn The Try And Vicinity--Other Brief Items of Interest Easily Read And Re- membered. Calendars, half price. Uglow's. Read the advt. of Srawlord & Walsh, page 5. ; ' 14 There was no session of the police court, this morning. e When buying underwear ask for 8 jal brand. weet cider and raspberry vinegar. Edwards & Jenkin. : ; Support the Wotmwith by-law; it means good things for Kingston. William Swaine, piano tuner. Orders received at MéAuley's. "Phone 778. "Buy Infants' Foods" at Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store. Always fresh there. Just the thing beautiful calendars at half price and under. Uglow's. H. Cunningham, piano tuner from 's. Leave orders at Auley's Book Store. . Lennox Cascara Laxatives for Con- shigetion. Regular price 25¢. each. 2 for 25c., at Wade's drug store. Tho citizens should not support mud road by-law. The experience of their permanency is knowa to every resident. All fancy calendars to be closed out at half price and under, at Uglow's. A successful Sunday school enter- tainment was held at the Methodist church, Hartington, on Thursday evening. : > ie "Horehound Candy," for coughs and colds. The strong kind is sold in Kingston at Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store. Imperial underwear is swell. The steamer Rosemount discharged the balance of her cargo of wheat, at Richardson's elevator, yestorday, and was laid up in the M.'T. Co.'s slip. Toronto Star : Dean Farthing says that Kingston is 4 drunken city. Hae must have been misled by reports of Kingstonians seeing the Thousand Ts- lands. All calendars must be sold at Ug- low's. Half price and under. The heavy wind, to-day, did much | damage to trees in different parts of the city. Large branches were brok- en off and carried away by the fierce gale. The heavy sleet storm, to-day, caused the street railway company all kinds of trouble. For some time the ears were not running on time, and it was very hard for them to get up| the hills. "Throat Tablets," Zymole Trokeys, Bark's Pastiles, Menthol with Eucolyp- tus. Gihson's Red Cross Drug Store. Ald. Couper has carved out his own way in the world. He has done it well. Hie aim is now for the mayot's chair and every citizen should help him in his laudable ambition. "Wild Cherry" Cough Cure. lar price 25c. each. 2 {or Wade's drug store. Kill the mud road by-law. Why { spend monay to put mud on roads and then draw it off again. Permanent roadways are necdéd. Withhold money until a feasible scheme is decided upon. The annual Christmas tree and en- tertainment at Rockwood hospital was held on Tuesday evening. A large number were present and a most en- joyable time was spent. A fine musi- eal programme was rendered. "Order by telephone" your drug store' wants. Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store has the most prompt delivery in the city. 'Phone 230. The Whig is positive--there is no thinking about it--that Ald. Couper is the best man the citizens can have as mayor for 1909. He is a man of principle, of activity and of integrity. Elect him. "Epsom Salts and Rochelle Salts." When you want the best money can buy go to Gibson's Red Cross Drug Store. A young lad named Beecher fell into the lake at Anglin's Bay on Tuesday afternoon and received quite a duck- ing. He was just starting out for a skate when the accident happened. Ho Regu- 250., at for New Year's, Ladies & Exactly H ric To-torrow: and Saturday. This gives an unusual opportunity to se- chre a Stylish Winter Coat, of DL mate- rial and thoroughly well made; at. a price that will interest you directly you see the Coats. Every one new this fall. All $ 7.75 Coats for $3 38 9.75 Coats for 4.87 10.75 Coats for 5.38 12.75 Coats for 6.38 14.50 Coats for 7.25 Ja of 3 RE If not quite ready to buy, come and choose one and bave it placed aside. Warm Underwear For Children, in all sizes and different makes. Drawers and Vests to match. Also Black Tights for Children of all ages, Women's Warm Underwear Drawers and Vests to match, in great va- riety. Combination Suits, the best match, Black Wool Tights. Boys Warm quence of the chaotic conditions in the | gagement at the Grand Opera House, domains of Abdul Azzis. In the sealon Tuesday evening, January 5th. drama, "Taken by Moorish Pirates," ne ia-------- i an incident of this kind is portrayed. | Oranges, Oranges. A European lady being captured and| (ranges from 10c. to 60c. doz. sold as a slave. That such events are| far from impossible is evidenced by | the recent capture of the Americar lady, Miss Stone, in (Greece, carrying off of Pezzacola, the wealthy Greek merchant by Raisuli, and numerous other cases. Scenery and action in this drama are especially good and were made in Morocco, by the great French firm known as the "'Etablesse- ment Louis Gaumont." Together with this picture there will be shown a re- markably interesting series of pictures ! entitled "Life in a Laundry," showing just what happens while your linen is being washed. There is also a rushing comedy called '"The Mesmerist."" Will + West sings 'Sweetheart; "a ballad. was quickly rescued by some compan- ons. 0. H. A. Liniment put up In any quantity desired. Sold only at Gib. son's: Red Cross Drug Store. 'Phone 230. Ald. Couper Underclothing Both in Natural Wool and Union, all sizes. Off Regular Prices. Flannel and Fancy Waists, at Special Reductions. White Wool Blankets omfiortables ND Grape fruit and bananas, Fresh dates and figs. Pineapples and lemons. Home-made raspberry vinogar. Lettuce, celery and cranberries. 'arr's Scotch biscuit. } tins peas, corn or tomatoes, 25c. Fine teas and coffee. Edwards & Jenkin, 274 strect. 'Phone 775. will not let any cor: poration or class have any advan- tages over others. Such a man is needed in the mayor's chair in 1909. There will be something doing next year and a man of pluck is wanted as mayor. Engineer 'Craig, before the scheme of carth roads was adepted hy the coun- cil, expressed disapproval of the plan. His Arm In A Sling. He thinks Kingston should get some- Dr. George Dalton, better known to thing permanent. The citizens should the followers of hockey and football | c°A%h throwing money away on mud as "Bunty," is carrying his arm in a | roacs. a { i sling, the 'result of a fall on King- "For Hockey Players 0.H.A. Lini- ston's icy pavements. Dr. Dalton was | ment 1s sold in Kingston only at walking along the street when, with: Gibsons Red Cross Drug Store. 'out warning, both feet slipped out Phone 230. . from under him and he fell heavily. A meeting of the Social and Moral Hic wrist was sprained hy the fall, Reform League was held im St. and it will be some days beiote he George's hall, on Tucday evening, A recal is * At e meetings of e will regain the use of his arm ee dy i - arrange that a part of each evening Women In Trouble. \ be devoted to the temperance move: Two women, who reside off Clergy | ooo so make a live representative. He street, will be given a chance, in po- | Many citizens has been a business man in Cataraqui i lice court to-morrow, to air their | their heudgear for Docks this morn ward for years, and has also resided | troubles. The women have been Wv | opr The wind was so heavy that in the ward for a long time. ling together, one as a boarder, and bid bats wero carried argh Kike one charges the other with theft. blossoms, and caps were bled all | : . The case was set for to-day, but as . . 'he countryside was astir on Decem- : : 3 over the street. More than one per The cor A the complainant did mot appear, had | O00 found the walks very slippery, ber 16th, Guests from far and soar 4; pe adjourned. | Slippery that ho could not. bold his 4 ' * ! feet gathered at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. | Levi 'Hicks, Point Traverse, to wit- | a et. 5 i | poss the marriage of their only daugh- - Quite 'A Wild Day. g | R. L. Cowan & Co., stock brokers, } ter, Evelyn Lelona, to Robert Wads- The weather to-day was decidedly | 'Toronto, are announcing their removal | ' worth, a popular and enterprising blustery, the wind being very strong. | to their new offices at No. 36 King | x : | young farmer of South Bay. | Hail followed by rain fell during the | streot east, directly opposite the | Pl - t : |" W. Boulter and wiic, according to | morning, and this was succeeded by | King Edward hotel. This progressive A easure oO | many years. of gustom, had all their { SOME SHOW. There 'was a huge circle | firm have found it necessary to get family at: the old farm, oe iatbargh. | around the moon 'last night, which larger premises in order to accom- Sh O G d { to celebrate their forty-seventh wed- told of a stormy day to follow. The | modate their ever-increasing business. OW ur 00 S | ding anniversary. , walks wera awfully slippery and dan- | Recently . an. addition has been made An action for absolute divorce hag | S°FOus: 10 Sha fr when 4. Lyall Sead, ole | : x or ; {of t ate members of ji otst commenestt by Bestia, ¥. Jgeckor | On Holiday Trip. | Facher, Plaviair & Martens, beoame a | EXCELLENT VALUES. Gbe Toockett Shoe Store. Also in Fleece-Lined, every size. Princess A Hot Contest Here. All four aldermanic ward contgfts aro of interest, but perhaps the one that will create the most enthusiasm will be in Cataraqui ward between Mayor Ross and John Tweddell. - Nec thing needs to be said of {he mayor. His opponent, Mr. Tweddell, would al- Good Waterproo Overshoes | For the Little Ones. were forced to chase ed Spreads Now being offered at Special Discounts. Good and high and easy to put on.' For Small Girls and Boys, 3 buckles, sizes 6 to 103, $1.50. : Foe Larger Girls, sizes 11 to 2, $1.15. For the Bigger Girls, sizes 2} to 7, $2.00. 7) R. WALDRON. -- I acke tow. The parti were married at | irhle y ! Alexandria B ey stock businres shonlil | Ww, on a day An i vo distinet too the fem. | stable Brown savs that Cowan & Co. will be pleased to re { to-dav 'Owing to the heavy storm. {is making marked 'progress in, the | ceive a call from, the outsof-town pub- | Sofennox' Tron. Pills Regular price industrial line, no less th&n SIX new | lic while visiting 'Toronto, when uate) 25¢ each. | 2 for 25¢c., at Wade's {industries being located in the city | ation# from all markets on Cobalt | drug store. : {within the past year. . stocks can be bad. : mbor 10th, JX The steamer New Island = Wanderer | did not come over from Cape Vincent broking teength