"As longas ain and sleet and snow Al from the skies, you will need aserv- iceable Raincoat. Every season we sell more and more of these now quite indispensible 'garments, This season we are prepared with an extra good stock of impoited Rain- coats, on or Raglan egliers made with military collars, absolutely imper- vious to water. Colors: Grey, Fawn, Black and Blue. SAL SIZES. s $1.50, 10,12, 15, 18 i $6.50 and 1.50. L IVINGSTON'S BROCK STREET A little out of the way but it will pay you to walk. Sale pring Coats turday, 8.30 O'clock The Old Cry, "Make Room for New Goods," Responsible for this ofering TRARMERS BANK WRECK DISCUSSED BY 'laudit, the 'appointees to be i | believe that the Farmers _-- failure "J eral months before. night I morning last, ; ing verdict at noon to-day, after half one "lon of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. fa sent. on to the com! A Good Umbrella, We sell the best $1 made. Try "the Hat George Mills & Co. : Accussed of Vagrancy. Liquidator Clarkson Gave a Report] .. police were called upon Friday --Chief Cause of Failure Due To |,fternoon to arrest a man on a charge Bad Loan To Keeley Mine. uf Yagtagey. The aecpsed : han bata aro the city a as Duiaws, April 4.--Some interesting could give no proper account of hie suggestions in connection with the failure of the Farmers' bank |*fs *83 gaihered in, Mn must work given to-day to the Banking and Com- a merce committee by Geoffrey Clarkson, "At Wonderland, Remember t is the last r quid vidator of the bank. The work in to-nigh tunity to see the "Battle of the ho principally vindng v 'the af A tl - fain oe stitutions. Chairman | Sault" Don't fail to see this highly sensational and entertaining picvure. fairs of dead instit Chairman Ames designated eng "A or Bank Under- taker Also John Bunny in the roaring com- edy, "Hubby Buys a Baby." Mr. Clérkson favored a shareholders' Weather Notes. ved not The depression mentioned terday sould shave been prevented by an audit. [now covers the great lakes "Sadi ae The bank was insolvent from the be-|py heavy rains and local ginning ud he its jusguration, on stormy it is also cuusing ha account e ex rain in Quebec and the maritime tion. It got deeper nie vinces:* In the west the hor Hall of its 'capital was lost in the fine, opening of its twenty-seven branches, many of which were un table. The main cause of the w| was the bad loan made to the K mine. C. J. Thornton, M.P., of Durham, states that he understood that the importing failure - of the bank was; known to every banker in Canada sov- umbrella THE COMMONS Store." -- BANKING COMMITTEE, by the minister of . He Lights on To-night. Another accident to the wires caused the western side of the city to be in darkness on Thursday might. ° The damage of the storm last week has pot yet heen . The circuit in the section of the city shut of last ." : would "turned on Friday a a Of he neo ur. might, the Whig: way into was informed to-day. Clarkson. "When these facts were known," said Fine Attraction "Attraction Coming. Mr. Thoraton, "was not some one in R. G , business manager authority negligent aad to blame i gle sity, a a e gomething wae Fo Su proves urday matinee and night, impeud am said : "That is a mat- Li 2th i By" made one ol ter of opinion." he greatest hits of the season in New Va and London, Eng., and is one of Frohman's productions. Vessels Fitting tting Out. Vancouver Mewber ite of Danger He schooner Andros je b heing fitied to e Ss. out for the season. The schooner Mer- Ottawa, April 4. -- That even the nll is also being fitted out. It is ex- mission schools on the Pacific coast pected that she will be able to make are. a source of danger to white girls ~ first "trip Pa Natu¥ay 2 funda. was statement made H. AH e steamer Eastwo who has win. Sevens, M.P., in the House of Com- tered below the bridge, is being fitted mons last night, in discussing the out. question of restricting the employment of white women and girls by Asiatics. Mr. Stevens said that the experi- encea of the Pacific coast had been thedral. leaves on Saturday for Ot the basis of the act passed by the Sas. ywa, where he will preach at special katchewan legislature, and that pro- pissionary services. In the morning wn iy Totonte, He fogrtied that pe will be the preacher at St. Bar: iplomatic consi ations ad inter. thglomew's church, and in the even- Sorel Tig the effective operatio of ing he will speak in St. Barnaba's. Vancouver member the The Late Elijah B. Pu : house that he had personally seen the .. Lot the Jat ys B. conditions existing in British Colum- Purdy Maer o % ale ro. a bia, in the Asiatic quarter of Van- took place from the family; residence, 198 Princess street, on Fri. couver. He knew of white girls of So alter ack. The good family in opium' Joints under J8¥_siigenoen Lat un ki Rev. T. W. iu which defied iption. i Neal, assisted by Rev. S. Shibley. The remains 'were taken to Sydenham for * EDITORS, interment in the family plot. MISSION SCHOOL PERIL. To Preach In Ottawa. Dean Bidwell; of St. George's oa- DINNER TO LIBERAL Were Guests of N. W. Rowell, K.C,, Saw Smoke, "Gave Alarm, and His Followers. : a al smoke was secon coming , through the roof of the home of D. Toronto, April 4.---At the Ontario! Club last vg the liberal members Sarnty, 35 Fins sltees, shodly wd of the legislature, with N. W. Rowell, into the fi . K.C,, in the chair, entertained the edli- Sars, 3x Hung inte weedy Station, tors of the liberal press throughout ed tigude Faspanded, use the. province at dinner. There was a observing it thought there was a large attendance from every part of fire. A chimney choked up was the | Sroviner, aud mow Sncon Waging 1°: : sta ts were mi as to the align- a I r-- ment of sentiment behind the "| Primary 8.8. Teachers' Union. sive programme of the liberal pv The Primary Sunday School Teach and his followers in the lczislature. ©' Union met in the rooms of Syd A telegram was sent to Hon. A. G. enbam Streot. Methodist church on MacKay conveving best wishes for a Wednesday afternoon. Miss E. Walsh, great victory in Edmonton. the vice-president, presided. Mrs, T. eg iF. Harrison gave a talk on the equip- VERDICT OF THE JURY ment of the primary grades, and a de: monstration of the opening and clos In the Heit Shooting Case at Bere lim, | (ing exercises in the department. Ae---------------------- | R.M.C. Grydinte Married, at eelin, Ont. aT The nto the 2 Thursday, in u James' Square rusbyterian chur oronty, the mar. toh 2 Aird fogs faut oad, in riage of Miss Edith Marion Douglas, k rig i By Jesdday \ only daughter of Mr. and Mes. W, ) DO m the follow: poygles. 10 John ad ie W Sy hour's deliberation, after hearing Svmons, was solemmized by Rev sight il tentesss : That Aired Heit alirod Gandier, assisted by Hev. Dr. fama to bis Heat h y a bullet wound Niliigan. 'The groom graduated at the {fo ut the evidence does not Royal Military College in 1911. chow whether it was fired by deceased : --- or by some other persou.' i Sailled Mary Ann Lydon. GRINDS OUT DIVORCE BILLS. | Capt. Matthew Patterson, who "died {on Thursday, sailed for a great many " \ veurs the schooner Mary Ana Lydon, The Fanavin Senute is Establishing one of the oldest vessels in this port, Ottawa; Apri "The sonain son.' abou which ifured thu graet many tinued to jo ied out divorce bills at years ago the veteran schoouer under- Five more were passed went some alteration and was fitted hte he Ho ah, a coal' hoist, which is now The aition: wal ae tue] used at Sowards' wharf, ot hy third reading next week. Stage Roads Awful. | The stage men who made their ! trips from the neighboring places od Friday all agree that the country roads could hardly be worse than they are. The stage men have GREEK TRANSPORT SUNK. Turkish Cruiser Mung in Adriatic | oa. Or Gren jot. Api 4.~The will. cruiser Hamidieh | Soin and jmade mud holes, ruts and bumps, a part of the stage man's daily trou- LABOR UNIONS TO FORM A BASEBALL LEAGUE. The Fans Awaiting the Departure of Winter--Lacrosse Possibility in This Section is Being Considered. At a esting of the Tries and 1a. hour council, Thursday night, it was | decided to organiae a I league among the members of the different unions. Although no has been definitely decided upon matter will be arranged shortly, A iaeeting 'is to be called in the mear . future 'to appoint the officers. It is the in- Seition of. the some] to hve every union ty represen A cup be donated. Last summer an of the unions demonstrated Hit they were able to play ball, no- the barbers." The Fond unions |e ing forward to barbers ie] ea getting A ard forming two teams at an early 4 date. Ball Fans 'Uneasy. the grass. Lacrosse Possibilities. a Recorder, The district committee of the Cn- tario Amateur Lacrosse association will go conditions 3 Romi Bos: Rrock oy n 4 v while Hugh Martin, of Almonte, and M. Watchorn, of Merrickville, will look after the situation in Cornwall, Almonte, Carleton Place, Smith's Falls, 'Perth, Morrishurg, = Merrick. ville, Prescott and Ottawa. LIMITING OF APPEALS. Senate Committee To Arrange For Auorgeys-General To Confer. Ottawa, April 4.--On Senator David's motion in the senate:yvesterday for the appointment of a committee to con: sider the ahvisability of limiting the vight of appeal to the supreme court and to the privy council . in certain classes of cases Senator Chogjuette said that the matter had heen so thor oughly discussed he had little to add. He agreed with Senator Beleourt that in the case of 'the privy council the matter was settled, and there could be appeal only by royal permission, 'and that was asked for to-day, As to | limiting appeals to the supreme court, | |such a thing could be done only by | co-operation by the provinces. As the committee was appointed it would have to arrange for a con ference of provincial attorneyy-gener! al. They at least should be communi. | cated with. Scnator Choquette said | he had experience on the bench, and had found that the more opportunity there was for appeals the more ap- peals there would be. Litigasts come so persistent that they would carry appeals to the Throme of Grace if there was opportunity. Wedding Robe as Pall. London, April 1.--The Countess of Cooper, who died at Cannes, had a peculiar funeral at Hertingfordbury, Fing. , yesterday. The coffin contain: ing the body was taken to the church on a timber waggon drawn by two farm horses. The white Il over the casket was made out of wedding robe. The prosecution of the Winnipeg moving picture men who opened thew houses last Sunday for the benefit of the Dayton food sufferers has been authorized by Attomey-General Lou. den. "Sagein Hair Tonic," Gibson's. British Volpe boat destroyers 1% and 114 col ied during manoeuvres, jor Sheerness, England, and hoth were seriously dam; . The two boats | were lashed together snd towed into | the Medway by a warship. Buy your piano now. The wa brated "Newcombe." Call and woe at; Dutton' . Prof, J. Morison, of Queen's, loft for Moir on y noon. He | will lecture in the Melville FPreshyto- inn church there this evening. "Buy kodak films." 'Gibson's, ] Rev. 8S. T. Butler, minister of Cal i tary church, and wile petutned Fayetteville, N.C, o> Frida Large shipment of li and suit cases just arrived; great value * for | little money. Dutton's ! Ray Marchand, io Mayed gonl for | the Toronto professional hockey team, is back in the eit for a visit. "Sagrin Hair Tonic." Gibson's. James Swill, Jr., and Noble Stency went to Montreal on Friday. from | sy ind SATURDAY, 9to 12 And all day after until all is sold. ITHOUT doubt the best Kid Glove bargain we have secured in two years arrived yo wrda, and will be ready for selling To- orning. 1420 Pairs Fine . Black Kid Gloves A good make, soft even skins, a perfect Black and a Glove that fits just right, These are worth $1.00 a pair and good va- 'lue at that. All sizes from 6 to 74 Yours TosMorrow 59c Pair Positively No Telephonu * Orders accepted for these, 200 Yards Dainty White Corset Cover Embroidery Choice new designs ry fine work, ranging in value from 35¢ to 49¢ yard. Your Choice To-Morrow 2 4c y d Another Lot Just Received To-Day and Ready for To-Morrow's Selling 600 Pairs Women's Fine Black Cashmere Stockings. Seamless feet and narrowed ankle and just the right weight for early Spring wear, 3 Pairs for $1.00, or 35¢ Pair Pretty New Veilings All Ready for To-Morrow J Laidlaw & Son ~ Boudoir Slippers r 1) ment Just Received. Very Pretty and Comfortable Six Different Shades to Jia from. Black, Red, Chocolate, Pink, Blue and Mauve $1.25 a pair