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ago. ou! Works is out with a very. satislactory statement. The net a i tae a) ; nrov! ng for ation, are £100 097.5. Which the directors regard as doouraging. The liftine of the' snow Llockade in the West has resulted in a considerable im- Jprovement of ©. P. R. earnings, pred with those of the last week or Sirus 10 ner Yona, ans Fobrua th, were L000, Same - year $1,008,000 ; Tease, Re. iroi and steel bounties the total amatut aid 10 dute in 8.814.800, of h S008 went to 0 om a ; £1,416.469 ro the Hamilton com- ; $I51.095 to : $1,869,158 to Steel Co, at Sydney, and $3. 406.519 to the Dominion Steel Co. Furnished By J. E. Cunningham, . "40 Clarence St. Feb, 20th. 1 ¥ m. 325 § 2.50 40 83 Complaint Against Cabmen. A complaint has been lodged against some of the eabmen about the "oy in which they solicit fares at the & | P. station, and summonses tay be i against a namber of them. On Notley night, when the evening train arri here several of the eabbics gathered around the steps of the ears ] made things raver disagreeable passengers oy their eagerness to pick up a fare. The public is cordially invited to the lecture by Prof. Adam Shortt on "Banking," in Sydenham street church lecture hall, on Thursday evening, February 21st, at 8 p.m., under the auspices of the Young Men's Literary Club. Admission free. No collection. w Business men particularly invited GOODS --AT lewEmbroideries New White Cotton, New Prints, New Ginghams, New Lawns, New Shirt Waist Linens. ge pat ¥ ew White Muslin for the r 1900, exclusive of x directors' and tors' fees he by a leading minister, the arranrements being made by the girl herself and her mother, and the cere- mony witnessed by two witnesses in the regular way, the minister not having the slightest suspicion of any- thing being amiss, Investigation of 'the official records here show that on January 10th, Tow- rise was married to Mise Mabel Al- lingham, of Athens, the contracting parties, asking that the affair be kept attiet. as the father was averse to the match, but that in a few weeks the husband would have a home for his bride, Cn returning to Athens, Mre, Tow- ri*)s No. 2, went to her own home, while Towriss continued to reside with his legal wife and three children. When 'he affair became common gossin of the vlace and prospects were bright for his arrest on a charge of bigamy, Towriss disappeared, and his where- abouts , are at present wmknown, thouch it ix said that he purchased go ticket for Seattle, Wash, The affair has made a sensation in Athens and vicinity on necount of the prominence of the parties, ------------ PITH OF THE NEWS. ------ The Very Latest Culled From All Over The World. Toronto Casket company, wound up, steamer Pretorian, to be The Allan Liverpool, docked at a.m, Tho total assessment of Toronto $14,612,463, an inercase of $17,220. from Halifax at 8 There are 2,372 farms, unoccupied, listed as being for sale in the state of New York. Lodis Manfrou, un Italian, was kill- | | od by an explosion at the Molly Gib- Son mines, near Nelson, B.C. 'The government of Greece has decid- od to eeldirute the 2,400th anniversary | ¢ of, oe battle of Marathon, in 1910, I" Currie, liboral member for Prince Fd waed, for some recent appointments and dismissals... Another charge of forgers: agninst W. J. McGeo, J. Thomns is the complainant, and | T $2,500 is involved, F A statue of Admiral Nelson was pre- sented to Toronto hy KE. M. Matthews, secretary of the British and Foreign Sailers' Society, The fifteen months-old daughter of Henry Hanna, Hamilton, wag drown- ed, Tuestlay, by falling into an open well at the rear of the house, Tn his address at the opening of the dominion grange, the president, J. " Henry Monckton, Toronto, recently 8 released from Central psison;, was, to- | * W. E. Taylor, Queenstown, was arraigned 'before Col. shank, Niagara Falls, Ont., charged with obtaining money under false pro- | tences and using the Canadian mails Governor Hughes sent York state senate, moval from office of State Superinten- dnt of Insnrance Otto Kelsey, W. Leon Pepperman resigned from the position of chief of the Washing ton office of the Tsthmion canal com- David Mittenthal, aged eighteen, wore larcenv. Tt is alleged that they swindled n Yonkers bank out of 82.- 000 an Decomber 12th lawt. claimed that they have operated at Baltimore, Trenton, NaI, and Bos ton. A desnatch from the Tar Faeperanzos mine, in the state of Conhuila, where a disastrous explosion acenrred, Mon- day night, savs, at 530 pm, on coverad from the mine: of these thirty were Jorances, OF eleven injured two cannot live. Many mon gre still en- tombed. Death Of Mrs. Lanhan. The death took place in this city of re, Lanhan, widow the late Charles Lanhen who was a sergeant in the 47th regiment, Of a family of twelve child¥en, one daaghter, Sophia Lanhan, Wellington street, alone wur- vives. John Hurley, Goro street, is a son-in-law of docoased. he funeral took place, Monday, to St. Mary's church. Tadics and eptlomen who kd Miller's Compound 1b HEAR ETOW younger. in appeafinée = fnd spirits, For. sale by W. H. Medley. The Tailors and the Wormwiths play ov Deed. . © Gladstone, Mum., Fe. 20.-At the coroner's inquest, at Plumas, yester- afternoon, on the remains of James Alexander, who was shot by Wilson on shot wound Wilson Lyle." i 4 was the only witness exatained he confessed ter 1 had refused him before. od him this moming, and told him to hree weeks' work in the spring. Lyle ness to commence hamessing the ra- Representatives of unlimited capital supposed to be in close touch with the Pittsburg Reduction company, owns the Massena power plant, have acypired options and first payment on hardt Island Sault Island, and the property at the foot of Spelks Is- land, on the Canadian side, credits tha American capitalists with the intention of damming the channel of the South Sault and possibly a part of the main Sault as well, At Cornwall, opposite Massena, on the Canadian shore, the council appointed] a deputation to confer with the St, arrange for the purchase of power, in the event of the erection of a smelter along the banks of the river at that point, to treat Cobalt ores. SHIPBUILDING COMPANY is | Likely to Be west occupied and | dock. plant for pointed out on various occasions of If large vessels are to continue coming to the big Kingston dock for repairs, v ate. burg dock is built, will depend upon he facilities that are offered them for immediate repairs, In the past, guild of civic art decided to lays have beon complained of by ves: a capital of £100,000, will be formed, operations lease of part of the dry-doek property laid | will be acquired. of Montreal, ¥. | ral boat and "ho Davis company and the Kingston 'onndry building, for increased and larger operations. Ship Owners Urge That Detroit, Mich., Feb, 20.~United ac- tion by Lethbridge, expressed disappbintmoent | Shipmasters Association A at the dominion government's railway | in favor of the retention of Superin- taxation hill. tendent John Boyd, in charge of the day. sentenced to three years in peni- | tion, which is expected to go to all tentinre for obtaining money by forg- the lodges for adoption, is then to be ery and false pretences. Wie forwarded to the Canadian minister of Ont., railways and canals, has boen unani- Cruick- | mously adopted by the Detroit lodge. Arges were ndent Ch wading the result of ! for fraudulent purposes. tion Mr, Boyd is this morning, a |Praise of Mr. Boyd for efficiency special message recommending the re- | Wnfailing courtesy. DISASTROUS EXPLOSION. It is Said Seventy-five Lives Are curred shortly after arrested in Rochostor, N.Y., for grand | had begun Mentally Alert, London, Feb. 20.--An authorative Ne A _ [statement concerning Tuesday. fifty-four hodies had been ve Joseph Chamberlain, is published, to- stick and the arm of Kis wife, but an invalid chair is always at hand. Sandwich; 'Ont., Feb. 20.-- Arthur C, Baker, edntribute to the support of his wife and family, Baker, having $200 and relinquish all chyim upon him for future hockey at the Royal rink to-night. continue proceedings against him. Evid Lyle, a neighbor, early Monday the jury returned Fa the following verdiét : "That James Alexander came to his death by a gun by Wilson Lyle, 18th, at the house of | No. 12 to the killing of . He said : "James Alexan- | Ashdod der came to place about sunrise, {drew Monday, and pe £2 nie to haul hay af- regret, which have made w the whole of Bern- and a portion of Long nre looking after horn at son of John an Rumor Cummin the mill has Lawrence Power company to They James Formed For Dock Work. D y Rev. ( the rom There is a likelihood of a.new ship- strest. Vatlity Fockey Club challenges for | building conipany being formed ig She Sho tudtin Chumpionship of the do- Kingston, with headquarters on the {,¢ the |} side of the government dry- The noed of an adequate repair dry-dock 'work has been | 4 to business Fredori eopecial after the Ogdens- turning, de- real for employ Sir Astor Webb, of London, | sel ownerd. Recently mention was Jed phe necting of the Shatrisem o 1.20, 1.25, 1.39, 1.49, 1.65, 1.99, and on Jo draw up plans for improvement of | made of this matter at a board of arent districts of the Montres up in easy stages to 6.00. oronto, trade meeting. : . The government was criticized by Mr. | Tt is reported that a company, with | Mrs. M. A. Robinson, Ottawa, moth- Monday, Graves' years of shortly begun. A Quite a lot of gene- building could be secured. are and | Men's Cl) kept busy in marine homie. on there is easily a field WAS EFFICIENT. semblage He Be Retained. various lake lodges of the :- - - - - n K is cxpocted | Newsy Paragraphs Picked Up By values at ap Reporters on Their Rounds. fear anodian ship canal and lock at | Miller's Worm Powders are a won 4 : atlt Ste. Marie. A derful medicine for ailments of chil- i strong resolu- to order trimming: filed @gninst Superin- Foyd some time ago, and box. at the investiga- | Store. under suspension, the Tickets enham 8S the night shift work. The explosion is members But Physically Weak Mr. Je aminatie her cert the health of The Matter Settled. the Windsor man who has been in the county jail, for the past Will Je eleven months, hecause he refused to Gin of has been liberated, Mrs consanted to accept support And also to dis JEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. [DEATH IN SAW MILL JAMES E. MAINS MEETS Kingstonian the Victim of Sad Ashdod--Was a Former Rail- roader. } James E. Mains, aged thirty, of Tuesday afternoon, as a result of ine juries received in his own saw mill, at Only meagre particulars have been received about the sad fatality, but it appears that the unfortunate man being of such a serious nature. well-known in the city, and the news of his death was learned with sincere ceased made many friends, all of whom, held kim in the highest esteem. The late his' wife and four children. He He is also survived by four brothers, bee: Robert and Joseph, of Mhssachusetts, and one sister, Mrs. Although Mr. Mains had purchased ilv to Ashdod. His last visit to his home here was two weeks ago. PERSONAL MENTION. Movements of The People--~What day. on a trip to New York, Mrs. M. Asselstine has left on a visit to friends at Watertown, N.Y. guest of William Garrett, Winnipeg, is here very low, Messrs, Howard and Henry Folger, is visiting relatives in Kingston. He will also visit at Montreal, before re Rev. W. H. Sparling, was in Mont er of Levi Robinson, Kingston, died on Allan and Frederick Haffner, Mon- treal strect, entertained music made the evening pass swiftly, Light refreshments eleven o'clock, the evening's entertainment. INCIDENTS OF THE DAY. dren. For sale by W. H. Medley. Prevost, Brock street, will give a choice. of $18 and $20 suiting, made- Mothers' favorite toilet E. H. Merry, conductor of the Grand to the New | Vessel masters are unanimous in their | Overa House orchestra, has accepted . Sy and an offer to, supply orchestra music at Hubbard during the summer months, ening next, ean he had, from members of the choir or the music committee, THAW SPOKE UP. presenting respietividy; East Tyrone, and North Galway. them from her, To-night, in 8t anniversary meeting of the Y.M.CA. takes place ci igig. A silver collection, in aid hE work, will be taken, Two Saline Laxative, regular 95¢. a | bottle, 2 for 25¢. only at Gibsoh's Red Cross Drug Store. During special sale. tality in His Own Mill at Russell street, this city, died , about ten miles from Ren- YEAR 74. NO. 4 204804048888000040 | go away. He insisted on me going. | Wa8 engnged in his work at one of FEBRUARY SALE 0! 1 would not go and had a few Words | the Saws, when a hoard flew up and FURNITURE with him. went away, and as he | Struck him on the head, inflicting : got to the gate I shot him." Lyle severe injurics. He was taken to : aE Tmprovets. added that oe worked a fortnight for Calabogic, the nearest place where me- lares warerooms. Alexander, who, however, did not pay ise} Husigtanioe would be. ura, bug Lo:k Out for the Bargain him, saying he would pay him for pa away suddenly, his injuries China Cabinet, regular price v e yg a 5 che or has been committed for trial at the] It was Tot known to-day, whe ther CHina Cabinets, regular price, nai 'assizis Or not an inquest wosld he held. The Ton . remains will rought tifgston Buffetts, and China Ca on the evening trdin. combined, regular p TO HARNESS RAPIDS. The circumstance surrounding the Polieh Oak xt Ie. ------ accidont are partie rly sad, in the lar rice, $ for Plan to Develop Power From St. fant Hint He Have only, Par a Dptnd, Tel ' chased +, ine aken possession of oe few extra Special Prices Ogilen Tawrehes Rives, H saw mill three months ago. Previous A low y feces sburg, N.Y., Fob. 20. OPI 1 to this time he was an employce of UINI Lo he mg Rant Bugs a me | bP. Boni ocd ROBT. J. REI 2 x ' .. pe © position of ho ireman and um of power, are said to be in readi- brakeman, on that road. ile was 230 Princess street. The Leading Undertak 'Phone 577 Ambulan While p- on the riilway, de- SOOOENLAAMOELLLLELEALLELALLS IT 18 TRUE ECONOMY TOVIIVVIIPITOIY Mr. Mains is survived by was Waterloo, Quebec, and is a James Mains, of that place. To take advantage of the saving opportunities in Women's and Children's WHITE UNDERWEAR Special Values In Nightgowns More attention was given to this year'a Nightgowns and larger assortment was chosen than ever before. It would be a plea- sute to give you a complete list of all but space forbids, SO we merely mention the range of prices : 50c.. 65¢., 75¢.. S5¢ , 90c., 99e There is nothing nicer the n.ornings than a cup of ot Java and Mocha C It is healthful too, following extract from °¢ 11,"' written by a ¢ nd Edward, of Waterloo, Que- of the state 29, of Lachine. r our si . ho had not moved his fam- ee, viewed proves--"It is tion that Co broadest sense, blessings of exister and millions of necessary as the and as beneficial staff of life." Jas. Redden & P.S.--Our pure. By John H. M one t0 2 I bread t to them Are Saying And Doing. Conway, tailor, left yester- "Java and Mc Jrilvie Dobbs, of Brockville, is J. B. Walkem, Union vedside of his wile, who is New York, Tuesday, on a trip. ck Stanton, of London, Ont., a few days this week, to at- after a week's illness disease. She age. from » was sixty-three KINGSTON & CAPE VY § STAGE LINE ightgowns at Y 0S ablished. R \ the Young ub. of Bethel church, at their Monday ovening. Games and were served at after which the as broke up. well pleased with Phone 3! for a Hack t Office Foot of Brock St I have sold thousand C. the Pittsburg-I Of Fine Nainsook with Dutch neck and elbow sleeves, some finished with beading insertion and ribbon. Very gener- ously cut garments and special Drawers Chemise = White Skirts pa Here are some of the best values we have ever any vende rR offered in White Underskirts, as you will agree Offre, Cur. 4 when you see them. FARM LABOI for 815. Good fit and good 8, a geniine bargain. soap, 250. Red Cross Drug INVITED Gibson's House, Clayten, N.Y. for the choir concert in Syd- treet church on Tuesday ow- AND DOMES The ¢ & joe ri y arson requiring mission to become nesistant to T. P. Lost. - The snow amd ice gathering on the 25¢c., 90c¢., 95c., 99c., $1.20, 1.25, 1.35, Any perso: ay v lo Shemts, of the Tnterborough Meteo. Laredo, Texas, Feb. 20.--Telograms | roofs during the last few days was 1 y e politan company of New York, from Monterey, Mexico, report a dis- | loosened today amd sovera) people 1.49 1.69, 1.25 and on up to $2.50. ing parti Mrs, Bertha Beauduy, a voune and |0strous mine explosion in the Lacon- had narrow escapes in the business ' Canadian ernme handsome woman, eommitted suicide | quista mine, No. 3, of the Las Esper- Sistriet, from snow and ice falling off o y ment Agent. in New York by shontine. She wrote |#nzas district, on Monday night, in the roofs. . 3 ne to her father, ©. WH. Sawver, Kt. |which thivty miners are known to This morning, in the doubles, at the /e 3 TAKE NOT Louis, that she had wecsived word [have lost their lives. The dead may | curling rink, Miss Nan Skinner and 4 a Sedhon's that a dear friend had died and ghe | be increased fo seventy-five when full Miss Mamie Garrett Nan from Mrs. A. nall profits "eould not stand it any longer," details are received. According to |F. Murch and Miss Marie Careuthors. us for the f nx Salzmen. nged nineteen, and | the meagre reports, the explosion oc- - mpm C TURK'S SECOND- iA 398 Princess St thought to have been caused by gas, Said White Had Stolen A eer er which ignited from a defective lamp, Letters. J i K 0 i th 0 Id F us ae It is also [carried by one of the miners. New York, Feb. 20.--Among the is eep u e 0 or Y Bak Spectators, this morning, were Messrs, De You ak BROKEN IN HEALTH. T. M. Kettle and Richard Hazleton, mB Own OD of the British parliament, ye- Your The Balance of Winter. If so, have you PATENT HUNG rome continued his cross-ex- m of Evelyn Thaw, handing ain photographs of hersell, day. It shows that Mr. Chamberlain with kimona costume, to identify and FLOUR is completely broken in health, phy- roquestiong her to state when and sically, although he is mentally alert. | where she had posed for artists. i 5 Jacks He passes most of his time indoors, | When Mrs. Thaw testified that she ' Made from sei but when the Stier is fine he drives took a namber of papers and letters : toba Hard in a carriage in e grounds of his |address S hit Zz for | ou estate or on unfrequented roads in mind I her. Je, Swuiond White, ALL Si ES Look for the vicinity. He occasionally takes a claimed that Stanford White ctol bag- short walk. supported by his stout a e San are the soe Men's, Women's Misses' and Children's, regular prices 50, 60 and 75c. 35¢c. A Pair The Lockett Shoe Store + Ladies' Rubbers, sizes 2} and 3, 28¢. Kingston M Co., Lt ei Y.M.C.A. Notes. Andrew's church, the when the annual report read. Dr. Crafts will give his lecture on "That Boy and Yours,"-and there will be spe- The Pritich The Ih pecial ofticer to thods of the tralia and New ject of reducing ds in the Henry Condic, a ni N Elmsley, commit) »