The First Bark | "'Hickey's We are depending - upon the enormous sale of this--the Best of all Cough Mixcures-- to enable us to keep (« at the old price of 235 cents. "All other mixtures have advanced to 35 and 40 cents, but we want the price and good quality. to remain the same as before, Get it for a quarter at Best's The Popurar Drug Store. Phone 059, Open Sundays, : rere - Keeley Jr. M.0.D.0. Y Insure Against After Regrets by' Using Glasses Prescribed, Made and Fitted by Keeley Jr., M.O.D.. The optometrist of to-day to do good work must not only be equipped with the best mechan- ical apparatus but must have that knowledge In its use WHICH ONLY LONG EXPERI- ENCE CAN GIVE. It is this combination of mind and machinery of experience and equipment that makes Keeley's service unique in Kingston. Atlantic Sugar, on the Montreal exchange, Monday afternwon, closed at 46, this being a decli of 118 from the high mark in ,the sum- mer. " The Return 1 Genuine Whitby Je iu We have now the finest assort- ment of High Grade Jet Necklets we ever had. : These are extra rich in cut and finish and of 50- inches length. --- We have never seen anything finer and anyone needing- a Necklet of this kind would do well to pick one up while they last. SMITH BROS. Jewelers « Limited Established 1840. 850 King Street a THOMAS COPLEY Telephone 987. re orders Shop: | { is | Wanting anything do: tery lime. Estimates give of repairs and aew work; alse | wood floors of all kinds. All | will receive prompt attention. | 28 Queen Street. DAVID SCOTT Plumber jez hing and Gas Work a speefal- " "in work guaranteed. Address "4% Weantanne streat. Phome 1277. eee HOW TO JUDGE GOOD TOOLS FIRST--Examine them carefully, handle them, and by their appearance, finish, balance and feel even an amateur should be able to judge their quality. SECOND-- Judge them by reputation. THIRDLY -- Test their efficiency and wearing quality by actual use for an in- definite time. LASTLY--ask any good Carpenter, Me- ' chanic or Builder and they will all tell you to go to the Old Reliable Hardware Store for any Tool you need, McKELVEY & BIRCH. LTD. Big Busy Hardware, Kingston. PHONE 287. . - - BROCK STREET W. A. Mitchell, Madager Hardware Department | Golden Oak Dining Room Suite; * reg. $175.00. Special .......$145.00 2 Fumed Qak Dining Room Suites; ; reg. $150.00. Special . ......$120.00 8 pieces each. These are extra good value and will be on vember |2th. These prices are less sale until Friday, No- than the prices of imitation oak to-day. Come early if you want one. Sale prices for cash. T.F. Harrison Co, Ld. : __THE DA BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING Aouse-to-House Canvass ' of City to be Made This Week. Theres was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society in St. James' Hall on Monday evening. The president, Rev. R. J. Wilson, D.D.,, 'who was in the chair, spoke briefly, saying he was glad to see that every church in the city was represented. THe sectetary-treasurer, G. E. Hague, presented his report. Total brought in by collectors, $482.36. _The election of officers then took place as follows: President, Rev. R. J. Wilson, D.D.; 1st vice-presidents Dr. Lake; 2nd vice-president, Judge H. A, Lavell; secretary-treasurer, GQ. E. Hague. The executive is com- posed of the city clergy, the officer commanding the Salvation Army Corps, F. G. Lockett (Kingston's only life member), B. G. Laidlaw, Francis King, F. J. Wilson, Oliver Chown, C. J. Graham, Heary Bry- ant, Capt. Finney, and J. W. Clark. It was decided that the women col- lectors be' formed into an auxiliary to the executive. | Rev. W. E. Hassard, one of the | secretaries from the head office of the Bible Society in Toronto, gave an | address on the work of the society, | especially in South America, "The | land of opportunity," and showed | some excellent slides of this beauti- | ful land. -~ 2? : ' | Before the meeting at 6.30 the col- {lectors and executive met in the hall and enjoyed a fine banquét provided iby the A. Y: P. A of St. James' | parish at which sixty-two workers | were present with the president in {the chair, Dr. Wilson spoke of the | importance of the work - and the plans for the house-to-house canvass | of the city during this week were') ! made. | LETTERS 10 [HE EDITOR Collection of the Luxury Tax. Kingston, Nov. 8. --(To the Edi- tor): With your kind indulgence I would take this opportunity of show- ing to the public the unbusinesslike and costly method the Government has seén fit to employ, in the collec- tion of the "Luxury Tax." The retail trade, to a man, is ready and willing to bear his full share of | the 'taxation made necessary by the | world war, and will do everything in | his power to facilitate its collection. But, where we do take issue, Mr. Edi- tor, is in the method employed, which militates against the consumer, as well as the retailer. The retail merchants are Canada's greatest tax-payers, and as such should be afforded fair-play. They should have representation on any commission apfointed to deal with matters of this kind, and not be tore- ed to swallow the recommendations of men who are not in any way con- versant with retail trade conditions. At present the retailer is taxed on "excess profits," a manufacturer's tax, a jobber's tax and now must se- cure a license under the luxury tax, and, as well, pay two'dollars for every additional cancelation stamp which he requires, as the government sup- plies but one, and with this, he is called on to collect this tax of a hun- dred varied forms which is so per- plexing that it would worry a Phils | adelphia lawyer toCunderstand. The | government demands every 'taxable | plece of merchandise must be accom- : panied by a sales-slip, on which are | attached stamps to the amount tax- ! able; same are to be perforated by the cancellation machine. Supposing a customer makes a purchase of, say, a pair of silk stock- ings at $3, the taxable amount would be 30c. On reaching home, she finds ments, so retraces her steps to the purchasing point to return her pur- chase and receive her money back. She is referred by the clerk to the | management, who is only too glad to | meet her wishes in the matter, but adds '"because of the -government's ruling that all stamps must be can- celled at the time of purchase, we, unfortunately, 'must deduct same | from what you paid us." Is there any alternative? Is this satisfactory an equitable to the consumer? I think not, and this is but ome specific vag- ary of the law the retailer has to face. There are in round numbers up- wards 150,000 retailers im Canada. The government supplies to each merchant one machine at a cost of two dollars, which represents an ini- tial outlay of $300,000, besides this, there will be a small army of high salaried -auditors, book<keepers, ste- nographers ,collectors and spies, the cost of which, according to an official of Dominion Retail Merchants Asso- BOILS SO BAD HAD TO GIVE UP WORK From the days of Job, up to the present time, boils have been one of the afflictions of the human race. - All the poulticing and lancing you may do will not prevent them from breaking out again. Boils are simply caused by the bad blood bursting out; and the bad blood must be made pure before the boils will disappear. Burdock Blood Bitters, which has been on the market for over forty | years, is well kiown as the greatest | blood medicine procurable. It purifies the blood by removing every particle of foul matter from the system, and when this is done the boils vanish, and you should never be troubled again. Mr. James Fahey, Newport Island, Que., writes: --"1 was troubled with boils on my back and neck, s0 bad that I was obliged to give up work. I tried several remedies, but got no relief. Finally I went to a doctor, and he treated me for several weeks, and all without benefit. At last a friend told me of Burdock Blood Bit- ters, so I decided to give it a trial. I got three bottles, but before I had taken two the boils were all gone. It is eight months now, and I have had no return of the old trouble, and have never felt so well." ' B.B.B. is put up only by The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. they. do not meet with her require- ILY, BRITISH This ins besides .being unwi€ldly and costly, | militates against every merchant do- jing a fair xglume qf business, as it | necessitatey (He émipioyment of extra | help, which naturally increases over- | head expenses, as well as slowing up | his service. because of attaching and | cancel | able purchase. | The time'has come to act. The gov- {ernment should rescind thls iniqui- | tous piece of legislatiom at once, and | as a retail merchant of Kingston, I | put myself on record as strongly pro- NeBting against the act as now en- forced, because of its discrimination and impractibility. Thanking you for your valuable space. v Yours sincerely, B. N. STEACY. LOCAL ' 'OMEN WHO ; MAY VOTE THIS YEAR Only Those Owners or Ten- ants of Property Assessed at More Than $400. ° men of the city will play in the com- ing elections, a perusal of the voters' Mst for this year showf that about twelve per cent. of the four thous- men, These. women are," of course, property owners or tenants of pro- perty assessed at more than $400. When the new voters' lists come out, doubled. - These new lists, he said, will be made out in three parts. Part one will include property owners or tenants of property assessed for $400 or over and income voters assessed for $400 or over. These persons | male or female, will be entitled to |a municipal voté. | In connection with the vote for the coming' elections, it is pointed out (that any women who possess the | proper property qualifications and | who find that their names are not on "the city voters' list just published, {'have gtill an opportunity to qualify. | The opportunity is open for the bal- ance of November only, and calls for prompt action. By making applica- tion-to the city clerk the matter will | be promptly referred to the county | | judge 'who has power to see that the name is added. POLITICAL RIGHTS OF RAILWAYMEN Them Leave Without Wages. Ottawa, Nov. 9.--When the Minis- ter of Railways returns, the Govern- ment will likely take up, as a matter of policy, what is becoming a vexed the National Railways to actively en- ter politics as candidates for legisla- tive honors. The case of James Higgins who sought election in Northeast Toro- nto, has brought the matter to a head, but if any action is taken it will be general in its application. The Government has handed over the administration of the state.own- ed railways to an independent board, whose dictum against the men ac- tively engaging in politics is upheld here on principle, but a new situation is conceded to have arisen, Some way out of the difficulty is to be sought in view of the widespread agitation on the subject. One of the solutions that is sug- gested is/fo give railway mew who are candidates for public positions, leave of absence, without wages, dur- ing their tenure of office. This would enable them to maintain their sen- iority and return to work at the end of their adventure into parliament or the legislatures, if they can succeed in getting elected. PROPOSAL TO TAX CHILDLESS WIVES Bounties to Mothers Also Suggested bY British Councilor.' fiondon. Nov. 9.--Nowadays young married women think more of their .own appearance than motherhood, and many value children "only as a child values a beautiful dressed doll," said Councillor Donald Clark, of Ton- bridge, discussing the fall in the local birth rate. "English women have no such sense of duty to the state as the Japanese women have," the council- lor added. Mothers of large families should be encouraged by state boun- ties, while childless wives should be compelled by law to contribute money or service to-mothers. Child- less women are nearly always hard- natured, and find pleasure in oc; cupying positions where they can exert a masterful authority, especial= ly over their own sex. "Barly marriage is the salvation of most men and of all women. Mother- hood is the only worthy career for a woman." . Man's Place in Family Discussed in England London, Nov. 9.--Editorial writ- ers and preachers are making public reference to a recent statement by Mrs. Shaw McLaren, of the Women's Freedom League, that the value of the father in a home is negligible. "The father's present place," she said, "is one of supremacy, for the law gives him full power over the wife and children, Some people think that the father should be put out of the house altogether--after He should support it, but not inter- fere in it. "Their .arguments are that he is bad for the children, and that home is bad for him. He abuses his supre- macy, and the sense of supremacy Ts not good for his character. If he is a creative genius, he is lost to the world, for he 'settles down.' He is bad for the children, because they require more delicate handling than he generslly gives them. "My own opinion is that we should not 'hoof' him out, but reform him. 1 realize, however, that we,must first reform the whole marriage position," Baseball war was declared on Monday between the National and American baseball leagues." A new National league is to be formed im- mediately. The C. P. R. announces a divi- dend of two and one-half per cent. on common stock, ending 30th Sep- tember last. ciation, will total in the millions. | ious piece of legislation, | ling the stamps on every tax- | J Relative to the part that the wo- | and, or more, voters enrolled are wo- | the number of voters will: be easily | May be Solved by Giving question, the right of employes of | the first five years of married life. WHIG. Tagg PROBS Wednesday, northwest gales and colder. . - 9th -- prneued ene = gree] ---- -- free 1 es == -- ae Soe mnt -- = ram = aa Te td em -- --- -- mn el == -- -- Tea -- ---- -- -- ie. 1 == == === =a -- ee] om -- foun = -- -- == = -- = == = -- frond == = = == = = = EEE EOE I QUALITY \ = i a Sale AO Steacy's Sensational Annivers ry , Goes Along Spiritedly ! EC) "On Monday, we completed 39 years of service to the buying public of this com- munity--the years have brought many changes -- changes in the personnel as well as in the methods of merchandising of. this store. However, there is one 5 thing that has not changed in this long span of years, and that is our method of public service. Truth in advertising and fair dealing with our customers and em- ployees alike, has made this merchantile institution one of the most progressive in Eastern Ontario. ¢ VALUE » We invite your active participation. | Steacy's - Limited "The Woman's Store of Kingston." Ty and SERVICE To fittingly celebrate this festive occasion we inaugurated as our cur- tain raiser that sweeping price lowering sale event a 20% Discount Sale Which continues until Saturday, the 13th instant. Every de- partment of this busy, enterprising store is ready with complete stocks to be of service to you. 80c. Buys $1.00 Worth of Merchandise During This Stupendous Selling Event! Concsnivate your shopping here anil save 20c. on every cash purchase --we- are smashing asunder the high cost of living--taking our loss without a murmur for the welfare of the public. / Police President May Head Vienna, Nov. 8.--Belief was ex- pressed in high political qudrters to- day that Herr Schober, police presi- dent, will head the new ministry, either ag chancellor or minister pre- sident. The federal presidency was said in the same circles to lie be- tween Herr Rinteln or Dr. Mayr. The new cabinet iis expected to be com- posed chiefly of civil servants, with a few parliamentarians holding the more Important portfolios. Belleville Barrister Dies. Belleville, Nov. 9.--Following an operation, the death occurred Satur- day, in the 'private pavilion of the Toronto. General hospital, of Francis 8. Wallbridge, -barrister-at-law, of 183 George street, Belleville. The late Mr. Wallbridge was sixty years of age, and had lived In Belleville all his life. He was one of Belleville's leading lawyers, and was known by nearly everyone in that city. He came to Toronto only on Wednesday Jast to undergo .an operation. tne British house of commnions adopted two new clauses to the Irish Home Rule bil, proposed by the gov- ernment. Street cars in Hamburg are all equipped with mail boxes for post- ing letters. EE New Cabinet in Austria Cataraqui News 'Budget, 'Cataraqui, Nov. 8.-- People in this nekghborhood are picking ripe rasp- berries from their bushes. The in- fant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Simpson was baptised in Christ church on Sunday last. Mrs. H. Harold, Kingston, has been the guest of Mrs. A. Sharpe. The Y.P.8. here held a hallowe'en social in the Meth- odist church which was well attend- ed. Mrs. Horne, Erie, Pa., sang a solo very sweetly at the service In Christ church on Junday evening. Mrs. Purd¥.is the guest of her daugh- ter, Mrs. {Dr.) Edwards. Rev. W. S. Lennon, Queen 'street church, King- ston, preached a fine educational ser- mon in the Methodist church here on Nov, 7th. Born, In Kingston General hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. John Baker, a daughter. Generous Renfrew! Renfrew council is in hearty sym- pathy with the developments pro- posed at the fair grounds in the way of community athletic fields and children's playgrounds, and has voted $3,000 for that purpose, to be paid in three annual grants of $1,000 each. : Call to Winnipeg. Winnipeg, Nov. 9.--Central Con- gregational church, Winnipeg, has extepded a call to Rev: George Laugh- ton, pastor of First Congregational church, Riverside, California. Late William England, Oso. Zealand, Nov. 6.--On Tuesday. November 2nd, about 9 a.m. Wie liam England, an old and highly es- teemed resident of the township of ° Oso, passed peacefully away. For: ten weeks he was confined to his bed and suffered severely, but bore his pain patiently with a Christian spirit. He seemed to enjoy messages that were sent and tried to welcome' those who visited his sick room. He wah born in Armagh, Ireland, in Decém~ ber, 1826. Ip May, 1849, he. p: Letitia Levingston, a came to Canada, w home for his wife and I . whom two daughters still survi Mis. Robert Comrie, Beachburg, and Mrs. Jane Dodds, Sharbot Lake; also one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Engla Fall River. His first wife pred , him in 1886, and in May, 1888 married Ann Jane Buchanan, w 80 predeceased him in January 1 In politics he was a staunch conserys tive, also the oldest Orangeman of the township, having joined the or der at the age of eighteen. In religs ion he was an Anglican. The funeral took place from the residence of his nephew, Harry England, with whom he resided for the past four years, on Thursday morning at ten o'clock to St. Paul's cemetery, Zealand, where the Orangemen gathered 4 pay a last tribute to their departed brother. Rev. A. E. Smart, Tweed, officiated %