p-- PAGE TWO. CITY AND VICINITY. 'HALLS OF QUEENS Clearance Sale of Winter Goods. Prevost, Brock streety will have sl xs great sale of ready-made clothing, for | DEPUTY nishing and clothing made to order | for rest of the winter, " {aE SUDDENLY EXPIRED ON FRI. DAY AT NOON. 300 White Linea Huck Towels Size 20 by 38 inches. MINISTER OF GAYE AN ADDRESS LA BOR | ri Ale] FBS] Wholesale Prices. John McKay, 149-165 Brock St. | While Walking on William Street-- He Was Formerly an Alderman and a Member of the Board of Education. Death day noom, " came very suddenly, on Fri to a well-known citizen, in the person of George Sears, of 14% Earl street, for a number of years en gaged in the hardware business. De- {ceased wax troubled with his heart, and just recently, had heen contined to the house with an attack grippe. Friday was: his first day of the house, and he went down town some business. On his return thome, and while gu William street, he was taken with a weak spell, and fell of out on February Furniture Sale February Carpet Sale These go well together. large and customers worth the, buyers. needed, "yw maens SOMERSAULTIC omensonr. ogy buy. . TIME GRRATEST HOUSEHOLD (NVENTION OF Tir AGE ® ® Linas Por Mw We have two of these the other $22.00, regular $30.00 Also some Bargains in $12.00 Bed vived by the following family : Couches. This $23.00 Buffett, Quarter Oak, British Bevel Mirror, at $17.50. Regular price, $23.00. RugpCarpets, Curtains all reduced with the furniture. See those special Pictures, Regular 29 Ormolu for $1.25 60e. Our price, 20c¢. Also Gold Clocks, regular $2.50, to clear, They are snaps. 'Phone 90 T. F. W------------------ ns Six Weeks atl Than lst We made arrange- 'ments to have our new 'Spring Stock delivered 'earlier than usual, and it 'has now arrived. Crossley's Opal Vel- .vet Squares, Orient Velvet squares; Wilton Squares, Axminster Squares. Crossley's Carpets in Wilton, Velvet, Axmin- ster, Brussels, Balmor- .al. The very best makes and elegant de- signe. Sole agents. R. McFAUL Kingston Oarpet Warehouse. x Sales are are pleased. Many are buying for the future, sav. ing 10c, 180¢c, 20c on every dollar's They're the wise e store the purchases until All Sale Prices are CASH. Couches, both slightly used, one at $17.00, and | Cut clearing Yours, Ho rison Co. cn the sidewalk. He was found in an unconscious state, and a hurried call was sent to Drs. Williamson and Gar diner, but in spite of all medical aid, he passed away within a very short time. Deceased was held Mm high teem by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and general regret was expressed at his death. The late George Sears was born at St, John's, New Brunswick, on Janu- ary 11th, 1544, At the age of seven teer he left that city, and went to New York to live, where" for twelve vears he was connected with the hard ware fim of Russell Irwin & Co. His marriage to Miss Emily Staynor, who survives, with a family, took place at Sheffield, Eng. Deceased had been a Kingston for thirty-four years. He was connected with the firm of J. Muckleston & Co., a hardware firm which was doing a leading business in the city, up to twenty years ago. Al- ter a time, Mr. Sears entered into partnership with Mr. Mucklestou, and {up to two years ago, carried on the business in his own name. Besides his wife, deceased is sur- Fannie Edward Stayner, oy resident of Maud, of New York; of Seattle, Wash.; Frances Emily, of Kingston: John and Sydney, of To- ronto; Philip, of Dawson City, and Mra. Friend, of Seattle, Wash.; also three brothers, Col. James Sears, of Fngland; Robert B. Sears, of New York, and Edward Sears, postmaster at St. John, N.B. The late Mr. Nears was an alderman of the city during the years 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1905, representing Sydenham ward. For several years previous he was a member of the Board of Educa- tion, of which he was chairman in 1901. The dedeased was much-respected citizen. In religion he was an Anglican, a member of St. George's cathedral congregation. In politics, he was a conservative. The flags on the city buildings are flying at hall mast out of respect to the memory of the deceased. a popular and THE ARTILLERY Y CAMP. ne The Men Were Fairly Buried in Snow on Friday Morning. (Continued from Page 1.) This morning every man was cover: cd with a few feet of snow. All through the. storm last not a single for a moment, although it was tough work to keep gefng. The storm started about eight o'- clock and blew a perfect blizzard une til the small hours of the morning. As soon as the men heard reveille this morning , at 6:30 o'clock they turned out in the best of spirits and began a little playful snowballing. Hot coffee at 7:30 was acceptable to all and the hig ham sandwiches made substantial eating, Sergt. Peppiatt did good work with gun at the twelve-pounder firing on the heights overlooking Fourteen ls: land Lake. No. 4 gun breach was handicapped owirg to the fact that the intense cold affected the breech mechanism, causing it to freeze quite hard The stove at Verona did a 1% business with the boys who bought cakes, candies and cigars galore. The C.N.R. survevors are preparing the way for the Toronte-Smith's Falls section of the' new road and these mew filled the only hotel in Verona. Verona villagers say if the batteries will only come again next year the village will undertake to take good care of them and provide some enter- unment. \erona team are going to ask the officers of the R.C.H.A. to allow the battery team to play them a game of hockey at Verona. The village team tinks it will help them very much might MEN 60 BROKE BUYING STOCKS ut Real Estate never fails the @ who backs it." Af you want a safe, good pay- "ing investment, look at the three Brick Dwellings 382, 384 & 386 Alfred street containing 9 rooms each, Bath, j » Purnace, Blectric Light, a large Barn to one. These are up-to-date, in good order and 'oan be bought at a figure to Seta a good income. HOR | NCE HOME 'Look 'at the Semi-Detached Brick Residence, 321 UNNERSITY MVE Rooms, Furnace, B. & Oh and Gas. Cheap. McCann, : {Bronk Gor. King st to get a ood contest with the husky batterymen, Captain Hamilton, the supply and transport officer, is deeply indebted to the villagers for favors, and says that when Howard W. Reynolds heard him say in a joke that his cash would run short before the men got home Mr. Revnolds offered him all he want. ed without hesitation. Petawawa does not afford a better place for artillery fire than the hill and lake country around Verona. Not aj defaultdr, 'sick man, sick horse, complaint, or a growl from the time the men left home until camp broke this morning. No men in the guard tent even if we had one. Here's a record for our soldier boys. Dr. Ross took off his big fur coat to put on a private soldier he thought needed it more than he did. Truly "one tuck of nature makes the whole world ki The rarond was used by the supply officcr as a d lire of tr and it worked fine. The small boy will be hunting spent shells for. many a moon to come around the lakes where the firing took place. o-mortow & complete account of the march home and some of the facts and fun of the long march [through drifted snow heaps. New laid oggs, per dozen, 30c. Cooking eggs, per dozen, Me. 4 Hos, nice . L lod. 40c. Be, Grape fruit, 100. see for Se. 3 Ibs. dates, 25¢ 4 pkgs. Ee We. 1 Ib. good We. New tub butter, Ae. and 22. Choice farmers' prints, per 1b., 2c. Mottin' potatoes, per bag, 0c. ullin's ot » Di grocery, 'ohavon and port ly - prket forsook his post} By-law Majority Bequired. In order' that the dry dock exemp- | tion by-law may carry, two-thirds of the qualified electors must vote in its favor. Wf, however, less than one-fifth of the electors vote against it, then only three-fifths of the total number of voters on the list are required vote in its favor lo Gave Him a Cane. At a meeting of Court Frontenac, Independent Order of Foresters, held the other evening, Perey Marshall, who has been a valued member of the lodge, and who has left for his home in Simcoe, was presented with a cans by the members. Mr. Marshall | carried with him the best wishes of | all hix brother Foresters The Bijou's Programme. entitled, story A western drama, ment Rations, a dians of New Mexice, is on at the Bijou, to-day, together with a power: | ful drama of city lile; entitled, "Sav ed From The Gallows," "The An- swered Prayer. will give way to two comedies, lay's Holiday," and Pussy in Sad Plight. The police receive all "sorts of plaints, To-day a lady on street notified the constables that there was a cat on the roof of a house and would not come down. The cat, so il was stated, had been on the roof for a vouple of days. An effort will be made to persuade pussy to come down. Inspector Arniel; of tho Humane society, was given the ease. | '"Govern- of the In- or "The Imposter.' com- Queen Templars' Social Time. The Hope of Kingston Lodge of Good Femplars held its monthly social, on Thursday evening. The following con tributed to the programme : Bro. Mor- gan, song: Bro. Jones, song: Miss Bjor, song and pianoforte solo; Mrs. Aldrich, song; Sis. Carrie Eastwell, recitation and solo; Bro. Marriot, song. After refreshments were served the remainder of the evening was spent in games, | Lent Study Class. Fifty and more i people braved the! blizzard of Thursday evening and met | in St. James' school house for the ss cond of the serles of Lent study classes. Two Pleugtid rapers were read, the first by Miss Ethel Waldron | n "Chinese Characteristics, " the se- ond by Mlle. de St. Remy, on *Vil- lage Life." Mrs. Louiks presided and the discussion of the papers was gen- eral. All future meetings of the series will be held at St. James'. Four Candidates Initiated. Mre. Morrison, the delegate from Toronto, was present, at the meeting of Court Frontenae, Independent Order of Foresters, held on Thursday night, and assisted in the initiating of four new members. Three applications were also received for membership. After the business of the evening was over, the members spent a pleasant time to- gether, "and" were served. Arrangements will be made for a pub- lic meeting, when -an invitation will ke exten od to the supreme chief ranger, Hon. Mr. Stevenson, to be present. Referred The Question Back. The city council, last evening, didn't past the second reading of the by-law to reduce ths House of Industry di- rectors' fee from four dollars to one dollar. When it was under considera- tion some of the aldermen left the chamber, leaving council without a quorum. As some of the House of In dustry's leading workers want the fee wiped' out, the mayor decided to refer the matter back to the adjourned meeting of that institution's subscrib- ers, asking 'that they try to come to a unanimous decision. Unless the fee is wiped out and voting for directors takes place by ballot, the House of Industry will lose some of its best workers. TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL. Matters Dealt With at Night's Meeting. The regular meeting, of the and Labor Council was held, on Thursday, in their hall, with George Lewis, the president, in the chair. The following committees were pointed : Municipal, Messrs. Joseph Sova, Dougherty, Sinclair, Milne, Ackroyd; éducational, Messrs. McCork- ill, Driscoll, Rea, Pelow, McDonald. It was decided to send W. F. Nickle, Thursday { Trades ap- ment WW land splendid |class, | workings of government. To-morrow the latter , being made to bring "Doo- | Lillian Nordica, the world famed | the adult ree M.P,P., a note of thanks for his inter- est in all matters affecting working- men. The municipal committee was in structed, that if the city council de cided to appoint a plumbing inspec tor, that they endeavor to have a member of the Plumbers' Union pointed. On the communication from Guelph, regarding the importing of strike ors, a resolution was endorsed, and sent to the member for Kingston, that a new clcuse be added to immigration act, making it a criminal offence to import strike breakers during a strike, and that all such persons an ted be classed as undesirables, deported as such. "Ten days more" to join the Ta bard lon library for SI. Regular $1.- 50, Gib % Red Cross drug store is the Ki on branch. The TAS. hockey team, Belleville, tried conclusions . with the Deseronto team, on Thursday night, only to go down te defeat by five goals to two. Satisfaction guaranteed or mony returned on each pair of $5 rimless glasses, fitted for $1.50 at Best's. F. W. Bresee, Lyndhurst, has leased the store of R. W. Copeland. Mr. Breast is postmaster and general re aream," "Orchid Taloum pond, x sold 4 in Kingston at Gibson's C Bibby 's rn rte, yA a Saturday. John G. Stevens, A leaves, thie week, with his family, for Irma, homesteaded "Buchu and J are really a kidney 5 In Be. boxes wonderiul at Gibhon's Red Cross drug store. Read College Book Store advi. ap- | i Before the Political Science Students An Endeavor Being Made to Bring Lillian Nordica, the Famous Soprano Here. om Quy Thoroughly and fore the students of at Queen's Lmiversity, ing, did F. A. Ackland, deputy min wier of labor, define the function and place of the branch of Canadian gov ernment, of which he is a representa tive. Queen's Currespondent systematically; be political science, thursday even in 1900, up to the present day, idid the speaker trace the development achievements of the in- also devoted a large time to am outlive of He Lis stitution, portion of ithe work being carried on by the com- mittee appointed for the conciliating and settling of disputes between em ployers and employed. Mr. Ackland spoke to the honor political science this morping, on the general The musicAl committee announced, ithis morning, that pegotistions were to Grant hall, 8O~ the Queen's men will bringing the concert 1% as yet uncertain. indications are very promising, and if the contract 1s closed, Nordica will be heard here about the middle of March, iprano. Whether pe successful in star to Kingston, However, present Prof. Ferguson will Heliver a lecture | before the Philosophical Saeciety, Mon- day evening, on 'Philosophy on Poli tics." A large audience listened to the ad dress of Mr. Shimezu, on Buddhism, in convocation hall, I'hursday ternoon, on af Miss Girdler, P. T. Pilkey and J. Jull will address the meeting of the missionary Saturday morning. association, A CALL EXTENDED To a Young Man From Montreal Col- | lege. The annua! meetin: of the First Comgregational church wassvheel, on [ Thursday evenmg, in the church hall, a large number being present. Before tEy meeting was called supper was served in tne school zoom. rive tables were laid, including a spacial ane for Bile class, taught by At each plate was a letter the 'Adult Bible Class, =. Bale. whole spelling, 1902." After supper the mesting was called | to order by ' Jobn F. McEwen. The treisurer's report was presented showed that the finances of the church; were in better condition than in some years past. The raport other committees all showed that the different departments were in a healthy condition, Durinz the evening spesches were de liveral by Rev. H. I Whitmore; Lieut Col. Massie amd J. R. Henderson, David Seott font several interesting } Leach a solo. An important item on the pro gramme was the anvouncement that L. Riee, a student who will graduate Ee the Montreal College in about a month Bad accepted a call to the church and will conduct his first sex vies the first Sunday in May. Rav. Harold Hoisey, Ditaws, preach at both services," Sunday, morn'ng subject heing "Church ion." oO A Tn The man who looks downward impressed with his own greatness, but the one who looks upwards realizes his | own smallness. " ingston's Famous Fur Store." February Clearing Sai Bargains We have still a number of Men's Fur Coax to sell and if low prices. will clear them out they will be goneto-marrow. For instance : Elegant Raccoon Coats, se- lected skins, full fuered, wide cut, high collar, $87.50. (These will sell next season for at least $100). O:her Reccoon Coats from up Black Russian Dog $20 Coats for $18. | Fur lined Coats, Beaver 1Cloth, Muskrst Lining, Otter or Persian Lamb Collar, $54. (Just a few of these left.) The eather you come the better choice yeu » ill have. GEORGE MILLS & CO., Makers of Fine Furs 126.128 Princess Se. From the creation of the depart These Towels are worth 15¢c each. We are having a special sale of them At 10c Each. We are still selling our JOB 15¢ LAWN at 10c Yard. CORRIOAN'S Ladies' Tailoring and Dressmaking. The Colle Life Membership. During the past ten days we is now obtainable.by members This will be the rates i $499994¢. Asi hia Weather | Sudden changes from cold to mild | {and damp are torture to the .asth- | matic, Breathing becomes more aifri- 'ult and wheezy, and natural sleep impossible. and | Cripp's Asthma Cure: Relieves the hard cough. Relieves the suffocating wheeze. Relieves the heart oppression. Gives easy breathing; Gives fresh energy. (i Gives Wholesome rest. it is a tonic and contains no nar- cotics 50c large bottle, will | ahood 8 Drug Store a Princess and Bagot. QUITE HEAVY SNOW STORM. | Thursday i One Night Was a Very for Street Thursday night, rough |one. Any person who had occasion to igo out will agree with this. Eq | the evening a gale, from north-east set in, and considerable s fell. Kingston streets were practically deserted during the night, and the few who were abroad sought shelter in | the theaires--and they had a very slim attendance The street railway, but with the hig broom and a couple of cars out, all night, Cte Tine was kept clear, and this {morning the were running in igood time. People out in Portsmouth were of the opinion that they would 'have to walk into the city, but were given a most agreeable surprise | they found that the { ation. { The trains Pembroke railway, {the storm being tight The morning train, o'clock, did not arrive (10:30. The Day of rin Was bout half an hour late Al the 6.1 R. trains were pretty well on time Citizens found that they had to get ibusy with the snow shovel agsin Early in the morning the sidewalks jon Princess street were in bad shape, {and people going to their work took ito the middle oi the road, where the street railways big hroom had | {the travelling good. { Rough Railway. was a Very arly mn the snow severe storm made extra work for the cars when Ars were in oper over the ngston & suffered the most, in that se here until tion ght shout due at ei nte t made » ox Ww. drug "Larkspur bottles, | store, . | The Highland Democrat, Peekskill, iN.Y., announced the death of Edward iSharpe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lecaard Sharpe, of that place, and formerly of Belleville. Deceased was thirty-eight years of age. ! Smoked and amber glasses to {tect the eves from the sun 38e. {Bik at Best's. | The death occurred at Belleville hos i pital, on Thursday, of Mrs. Herbert iCollins, formerly Miss Blanche May Ramsay. The cause of death was {spinal meni ingitis. | "Join to-day," the Tabard Inn {brary at Gibson's Red Cross istore. %] for ¥ie membership. Fredsrick Honston, a popular young [resident of Thurlow, died, Thursda§, ithe cause of death being consumption 'He was in his twenty-ninth sear Best's Short Step cures ali {always and costs but 13. i Read College Book Stare advt. in Cross sold Redd Lotion, at Gibson's pro- ' Yi drug retighe eg: Book © Soca Rate of $1.00 for FRIDAY, February 18th In order to increase the m mbership we will on the above dates allow the After these dates we shall rely solely on the excellence of the books and the vice to increase the membershin at the regular rate of $1 which will be issued in the months of Mare h, Last OPPORTUNITY for The College Book Store 260 Princess St. ---- The Finest Book Store in Eastern Ontario. MAHAR ARRAN | | | ¥ | 2 trite lr i 4 21 il 7 BE} ol Store Li b: ary. ' SATURDAY, 19th special rate of $1.00 for high slandard of sai 50 placed orders for more than 300 C April, May and June. lave the Latest Fiction, I'he first shipment of Spring Fiction opies of pry at eb the year to secure membership leks Phone 919 C004000600000000200000 90000000009000009 EAH We are showing an fine, thin model, open Elgin Wat Fhe 90000000090 0360000000600000000600000 *1 SPP P0000 N00 P0000 . . "> 1 + 1 it the Lor Kigin in « i f : N ELGIN WATCHES: Embroideries !3(3 | Enbridre - His Higt Price $25 Have you sben our knock aboyl Gun-Meta) Watch, open faced and stom Wiad pl $1.2 257 This is a watch, not a small clock. We guarantea {t The greatest range | of Embroideries and In- sertions ever brought into Kingston is now | on display at thig store SMITH BROS. 330 KING STREET, Jewellers. Opticians, Issuers of Marriage Licenses. $000000000060000000004 When yon want dainty mbroideries, some - thing entirely different from the ordinary rum 'of patterns, come to us, and you are bound tog be pleased. All widths and popular prices. at NEWMAN : New Goods Arriving Daily. At Reduced Prices WE BUY ALL KINI S OF RAW FURS. |W. F. Gourdier. & SHAW THE ALWAYS BUSY STORE, Agateware in the Sick Room eons sanitary Ho gan ger its general is being the sick f perfect from br age 4 handiness Agatware more generally used in room We have ul of the hest Agatleware BED PANS, DOUCHE PANS, POLCHE CANS, FEEDING CUPS, SPUTUM CUPS, TRINALS, ete. Besides these ¥¢ all sickroo r or rubber. We of these goods and right. Dr. A. P. Chown, ® Druggist and Optician, 185 PRINCESS STREET Phone 343. 1 PATRONIZE Kingston Laundry, . Princess and Syderhinm Sas. 'Phone 22. IN