Sefid "the boy to - school after vaca- tion with a' new sit. It will make his . young heart glad. he usual Values in School Suits. fabrics, tailored with double stren- &th at every point Where the - strain comes, \- . - Suits Built For Duty. Priced as low as good quality will al- low. We're never up in price. Strong, $5.00, $6.00, $7.00 up to $12.00. Remember that "bargain" school suits are generally an expensive proposition, ' Prices stand for but little, however, un- til you see the quality attiched sturdy ¢ : * 4 3 Livingston's, Brock Street. A little out of the way, but it will pay you to walk i Authoritative Style Creations . We are showing an immense assort- jaime of at] stri fabrics, plain tailored and : fancy tim trimmed, ati the new braid : effects. Many exclusive novelties _ not shown elsewhere. We invite your tion. . Suits from 813.00 bo $43.00. _ Coats from $12. 50 to to $37.50. nly smart models in the THE DAILY ERNE WHIG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 1916. Be LABOR OFFICIAL HERE MR. FLETT "DOES NOT ANTICI- PATE RAILWAY STRIKE. Thinks Congress Will Intervene-- Criticizes Dominion Government For Its Indifference Toward Labor ing Classes. J. A. Flett, general organizer of the American Federation of Labor, } with headguarters at Washington, D. C., who has been in the city on a fraternal visit to the local unions, does not think that there will be a failway strike in the United States, He believes that Congress, realizing that an eight-hour y is sufficient- ly long for trainmen who wark con- tinuously under a nervous strain, apd who are constantly réquired to speed up, will pass a law making]. eight hours # day's work. If such a law is passed, Mr. Flett is convinced that there will be no strike, as with this, the chief bone of contention, re- moved, other matters in dispute can be amicably settled. If the law is not passed, and if the railway com- panies do not consent to. an eight- hour day, ft will be practically im- possible to avert a strike. The men are determined on an eight-hour day. - . ' Conditions Satisfactory. Mr. Flett reported labor condi- tions as satisfactory, and stated to EVERITHING 10 LOOKS FINE) FOR THE KINGSTON INDUSTRIAL "FAIR THIS MONTH. Directors Held Meeting on Thursday Afternoon, When Most Encourag- ing Reports Were Received From Every Departm-nt--- A Big Pto- gramme Arranged. The Board of Directors, of the Kingston Industrial Fair, held a 'meeting on _ Thursday afternoos, when most encouraging reports were received >about the big show, whi will be held on Sept. 26th, 27th an 28th. Reports from every depart- ment showed that everything was progressing nicely, and in the words of tha genial secretary-manager R. J« Bushell it will be "a hummer.' The meeting was held in the gener- "al committee room, at the City Hall, and the president, J. A. Wilmot, pre- sided, with a full attendance of mem- bers, who showed much enthusiasm Good reports were recejved from the oustide districts, including Leeds, and Lennox and Addington. The directors have arrenged for one of the best programmes ever giv- en at this exhibition: A purse of $800 has been offered for horse ra- ces, and in addition, there is to be a programme of sports, music and oth- 'er attractions. There will be a fine programme of music as the best brass and pipers' band at 'Barriefield the 'Whig that therp were-no indica- tions of trouble in Kingston. He de-, | clared that business was exceptional- ly good in all lines, except the build- ing trade, and here a revival was be- ing experienced. There was a great demand for unskilled laborers.' Mr. Flett told of the noble re- sponse that organized labor had made to the call to arms. He esti- mated that at least 25,000 Canadian unionists had enlisted. A better { showing than had been made by any other organized force in the Domin- tion, whether social, fraternal - or De, Not Treated Fairly. | Labor was indeed playing its part {in the war, but it was getting very little thanks from t Government. The Canadian workman was being treated far less fairly than was his | British brother. Great Britain had |a fair wage clause for munition workers, as well as conciliation and arbitration boards to deal with dif- ferences arising between workmen and their employers. In Canada there was no fair wage clause for munition workers, and the excuse of the Government was that the making of munitions being an Im- perial affair, it had mo right to in- terfere. "But," continued Mr. Flett, "if the Dominion Government had made proper. representations to the Im- perial authorities, does any - one doubt for a single moment that the same privileges "accorded to the British workman would not have been extended to the Canadian work- er of munitions? If the Canadians were getting the same fair dealing that the British are there would be no cause for complaint. Ban on Labor Papers. "In addition to not ey a fair wage for the Canadian workman, the Dominion Government had placed the ban on British labor papers, of which many Canadians were sub- scribers. Yet these papers were al- lowed to circulate , freely in Great Britain." Mr. Flett admitted that there was the Canadian Industrial Disputes Act for settling differences between employers and employees, but said it operated too slowly and commis- sions appointed under it were liable not to make their awards until after the war was over. Moreover, the findings of these commissions were not binding. The general organizer ? I declared, further, that frequently on these conciliation boards men of nown hostility to labor were ap- pointed." Mr. Flett told of a Government of- ficial attempting to deport General President Miller of the Fur Workers, who was coming from New York to Toronto to settle a strike in progress there. In vain, Mr. Miller told the official that he was a British sub- ject, and it cost the labor interests $200 before the immigration board could be convinced that -Mr.-Miller was a fit and proper person to enter Canada. In conclusion Mr. Flett said that since the Conservatives had come to power, five years ago, they had not passed a single law having for its object the aiding of labor in any form. On the contrary, it had sought to restrain labor wherever possible. \ PORTSMOUTH SCHOOL OPENED. "Kiddies" in Village Had to Tum Out Before City Youngsters, The public school bell rang in Portsmouth on Friday morning. The "Kiddies" in Kingston had it over their friends from-Hatter's Bay, as they do not have to turn out to school until Tuesday next. No change for the opening was made in Portsmouth, | and at 9 o'clock, Friday morning, the children found their way to school, }| although it was a pretty tough pill }| for some to make the grade after a | two months' vacation. | Miss Easson, the newly-appointed }{ junior teacher, commenced ber du- §| ties. . Mrs. Gamsby has charge of | boc §| the senior class. \ During the holidays, the school un- | derwent extensive alterations. New | seats were placed in the senior room, §| and the roof was school flag floating over the school building that the scholars were back at their studies again. camp has been secured for the three days bf the fair, and the music will be special feature.' Entties are coming in fast for the exhibit and iw this line alona, $5 worth of education is assured for ! the small admission fee of 25 cents. This big fair would not be com- plete without a baloon ascension, and Mr. Bushell, who is an expert on this part of the show, has not overlooked it. The older folk as well as the "kiddies" like to see the balloon go up, and each day, a lady and gentle- man will go up, and» give a most thrilling exhibition. Kingston Ama- feur League teams have been secured to 'puf on the baseball and some good games are assured. In Bivouac And Barracks (See also Page 9.) _ The Picton Gazette says: Dr. C. A. Publow, the well known Picton phy- sician, has just received his appoint- ment as 'medical officer with the 155th Battalion, Dr. Publow, who has the rank of captain, has been in- terested in militia' work for a num- ber of years. He was medical officer with the old 16th Regiment at the outbreak of the war, and has been acting for the department as medi- cal examining officer at Picton for hep ast two years. r. Publow will report for duty on September 1st at Barriefield, and will proceed overseas with the battalion, which is expected to go in a very few weeks. -- A great honor has been paid to Bandmaster Stares and his company of fine musicians of the 80th Battal- ion by General Sam Hughes. The band will not be broken up, but has been selected to remain in England as the representative band of Can- ada. The band was organized in Barriefield last Summer, and it went overseas forty-five strong. It will now be used as a recruiting band in England. One of the crack shots of Barrie- field Camp is Sergt. Donald A. C. O'Gilvie, late captain U. 8. army, but now a non-commissioned officer in the 156th Leeds and Grenville Battalion. Although a Britisher by birth; Sergt. O'Gilvie served under Gen. Funston in the Philippines and was one of the men who helped guard the. rebel leader Aguinaldo, who caused the United States so much trouble. Sergt. 0'Gilvie was first in the cavalry in the Philippines, but later transfer- red to the infantry, and 'was with the reserves which followed Roosevelt's Rough Riders up San Juan hill. He gave up a position in his adopted town of Carroll, Iowa, to enlist in the 156th Leeds and Grenville unit. - -- Rr - A cable received states that Lieut, V. Lanos, Lieut. W. G. Bailey, Lieut. W. G. Bailey, Lieut, Wilson, of Kings- ton, and the remainder of the nine- teen subalterns-who recently went overseas on a draft, have arrived in England safely. There were 297 recruits enlisted in this district in the last two weeks. The advance party of the artillery leaves at 10.40 a.m., Monday, for, Petawawa, and the batteries will move on Friday of next week. am---------- ? INCIDENTS OF THE DAY. | THEATRICAL NEWS At The Grand. The entertainment at the Grand last night was of the usual 'standard of excellence, and all who attended | were highly 'pleased with the even- ing they spent. In the feature pic- ture, charming Edna Goodrich, ap- peared, and held the audience spell- bound, in "The Making of Madda- lena," a wonderful story of love and pathos. Other subjects were, "The Wire Puller,"' "The gentle Art of Burglary," the Universil Weekly, and the Paramount Travel Series. On the vaudeville bill, Monohan and Co., made a hit with some sensation- al roller skating, introducing sever- al novel dance numbers on skates, and closing with a daring leap over two tables. This same bill will be seen to-night, and to-morrow matinee and night. ---- At the Strand. A large and delighted audience greeted the showing of "Satan San- derson" at the Strand last evening, A two-part drama, 'The Eternal Feminine," a one-reel Kalem, "The Bridge of Ddnger," and an exeep- tionally good comedy complete the bill. Same programme to-night, Lake Ontario Park. * A good bill was presented at Lake Ontario Park last night. On the. screen was'seen a three-reel feature, "His Chie ible," a side- splitting comedy, "Counting Out the Count," and an interesting issue of the Pathe News. . Qn 'the vaudeville bill, Miss Lillian Wright sang "Nashville" and "Sooner or Later." Miss Wright al- so did some pleasing dance numbers. Herbert Cagnp made a hit with the following violin selections: "Poet and Pagsant." "On the: Shores of Italy." A ragtime melody and a song concluded Mr. Camp's offering. This same bill will bé repeated to- night and to-morrow night. Satur- day night will be the closing of the vaudeville season at the park. All next week a first-class programme of feature photoplays will be shown en- tirely free of charge. On Labor Day admission to the park will be free after 6 p. m. = SHORTAGE OF BOATS . BECOMING MORE ACUTE As a Result of Legislation Passed by Lake Mdrine Underwriters: The shortage in boats to ply on the Great Lakes is likely to become more acute if the legislation passed at a recent meeting of the Lake Marine Underwriters is enforced. On and after October 31st no marine in- surance will be written on cargoes carried in wooden boats, The under- writers feel that they cannot carry the risk on these boats during the storm period, as many of them are resurrected owing td the scarcity of boats at this time. The effect of this legislation can- not yet be fully estimated. That it will have some effect on the carry- ing of grain from the north-west is assured, and there may be great diffi- culty in transporting the grain. x As an instance of the amount of insurance carried, an article in "Marine Engineering of Canada" is quoted. '""Twenty-three British -In- suranée companies in 19165 received $63,500,000 in premium, and paid claims amounting to $36,300,000, the loss ratio being about 57 per cent. against a ratio the previous year of 61% per cent." - J. J. BEHAN RE-ELECTED. Grind Secretary of the CM.B.A, at ' Quebec City. A message to the Wh from Que- bee City Friday afternopn, stated that J. J. Behan had been re-elected grand secretary of the C.M.BA., whose headquarters are in this city, ; Roy Ward Resigned. Another transfer to the firm of James Richardson and Sons is re- ported in the case of Roy Ward who has resigned from the C, P. R., as freight agent, to take a position with the grain forwarders. Mr, Ward has certainly made a success of the work he is leaving and many friends will regret the. transfer. Hackett's Boat a 8 James K. Hackett, the noted actor, who has a summer home down the St. Lawrence River near Clayton, has just received a new motor boat from the Albany Boat Company, and in a trial trip the boat developed a speed of about 35 miles an hour. Australian artillery was very ac- tive against the Italians on the Tren- tino fromt. ~ Local Notes nd Ttems ot Geverah x D. Minnes is 'holidaying in Tor- onto. Palm Olive Face Cream at Gibson's Drug Store. E. K. Purdy has return holiday trip to Toronto. Warden Robert Sreaghtan, | of the penitentiary, is holidaying in Qu "Films: and Film Packs at Gibson s Drug Store. Prof. I. Martin, A. J. MaeDonald, George Robinson, W. C. Kert and || others are now etoring araund Lake Ontario. " from a 4th Sept., fhe | biisdst event - a _ knees, toes, heels. Fall Suit May be secured tomorrow, Even if you are not ready to buy, come and see our col- lection of the latest in fall suits. | New Suits in Serge. New Suits in Cheviot. New Suits in Poplin. New Suits in Gaberdine. All the new style notes are seen. Best of all there is a satisfying variety. A var- iety enabling you to pick a different and distinctive style. New Suits from $15.00. New Suits from $20 to $37.50. 2000 PairsChildrens School Stockings For Tomorreig's Selling. Boys' ribbed stockings, extra strong All sizes ... . . 25¢ pair Girls' fine ribbed-hlack stockings; neat shape; seamless feet, all sizes . ..... 25¢ xX omen's Black Cotton Stockings Seamless feet, proper- shape, deep gar- ter top . , 25¢ Women's lisle thread stockings. A very | fine make in an early fall make.. 35¢ pair a ----------