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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR RE-ELECTION "EW, J. B. PENSE. PARLOR FURNISHINGS Is easy with us, both in selection and * price, over 50 suites on the floor, rang- ing from $17 up to $200. Our Covers are imported and are the newest designs and colors on the market." You may select your ewn covers and have your old or new furniture covered to suite YOUR TASTE. REPAIR and UPHOLSTERING work done promptly and cheap. Our Dining Room: Furniture is entirely new in design this year. Mission, Golden Oak and Surface Oak being the prevail- ing styles in Tables, Sideboards, Bufletis and Chairs. CURTAINS New stock at reduced prices, seme handsome creations, at $1.25 and $1.75, others for less and up to $40 pair. CARPETS Direct from Eogland's best mills, RUGS From England better, beautiful effects. LINOLEUM widths, vouss. T, F, HARRISON CO Austria, and and designs none color and OILCLOTH, all | : : If You are Wanting A Rug --OR Carpet WJYOU CAN FIND} Every Size. Every Price. Every Quality. Every Kind Manu. factured we AT R. McFAUL'S Kingston Carpet Warehouse, HRB ERR RRL pene 3 ® H » *® ° » ® * » . * . ° » : 4 * -~ ° * : # # s * » ° » * * : » * * #» PO0000000000000000TCOTTCTICN0000I0000000000000000000000 3 FIRE INSURANCE. "For the better part fa decade, The Home nsurance Company of ew York City, has ked as the largest re Insurance Com- ny of the United tates. Now that the turns for 1906 of the ritish Fire Insurance panies are availa. , it appears that on nber 31st last, the OME passed the only =3 752 wg £o¥i SRB REBBOBL BRON LES ] . * . » . ol . ® OS0EONI0ANN RAN ST0000000008000000000 . eo . . . s PARTS NOT AGREED To the Barge Buckeye State--The Captain of the Latter Testifies That it Was Received in the Cornwall Canal. : The admiralty court sitting in the Buckeye State case, was resumed, on Thursday afternoon, and Capt. Han- sen, of the Buckeye State, was again put on the stand. He continged his story of coming through the Cornwall canal, stating that after he had hailed the tug the third time and the cap- tain had not taken any notice of him, the barge was near the other side, "He had so much headway," said the captain, 'that he could not stop, and we hit the side." The tug must have been going about five miles an hour. I'he stem of the barge struck first, splitting the stem, and knocking it over to the port side. The cathead and rail were also broken, and the force of the blow listed the boat, The witness stated that the force of the blow was so great that he had to take hold of a board for fear of going over, The iron stem plate and the keel plate were broken. After the blow the tug pulled the barge into the lock and they locked together. When the boats came into the lock, a Mr, Jesper, who was on the tug, came aboard, and told witness that he was the owner of the tug, that he had a poor captain, and when the damages were fixed, that he (witness) was pot to go too hard on him. Witness replied that he wouldn't. Witness said he told Jesper that the barge handled casily and the accident was due to carelessness. Wit ness stated that Jesper told him that the tug did not have steam enough to check him over. The witness said that they proceeded west, and had not gone very far when the barge started to leak. He knew it was leaking as they sounded the pumps. The pumps were used for twenty minutes, and then used again when they arrived at the Landing, at ten o'clock that night. They left at five o'clock the next morning, and the mate was in charge of the pumps, which were used off and on during the trip. Witness then told of entering the Morgisburg canal. The tug Emmerson was lying below the lock at the south side, when the barge was pulled in under her own steam power. The barge was then drawing twelve feet nine inches. He stated that his waterline at this time was ope hundred and seveatynine feet, and jt was impossi- ble for any part of his stern to over- hang any of the wall of the lock. In reply to Mr, Cline, the witness said that besides the two lockmen, the cap- tain of the Fimmerson was the only man on the lock, He did not see the engineer of the Enunerson on = the wharf. The witness stated that they pulled out of the lock with their own power, having a line out on the north side. Two sailors were on shore with the lines, one at the bow and one at the stern. Witness stated that they had perfect control of the boat at all times, and at no time did the stern of his boat swing out. He could see the top step of t line of steps going down into the locks. Witness stated that a float about ten feet wide is placed in the lock to protect boats, and that the barge did not touch the float. He stated that the barge was not pulled out at the rate of a half a mile an hour. In the evidence given on Wednesday, it was shown that the injuries to the barge were received in this lock by the barge running on the steps, but the evidence of the defence showed that the barge did not touch the steps at all, but received the damage while in charge of the tug Mary Ellen in the Cornwall canal. Witness, in re- ply to Mr. Cline, denied positively that the stern of his boat hit any ob- struction, or bounded back, while' go- ing out of the Jock at Morrisburg Witness stated that a guard streak fomr inches thick, runs all the way around his boat, dnd on the day it just touched the side of the bank. The witness said that at no time was his boat across the lock so that his stern touched the south side. He explained to the judge where the donkey engine and winch were placed on the barge and how they worked. The witness told in detail eve ed in the lock and stated that at time did he hit the hank. ; The witness said that after leaving the lock, under tow of the tug Em- merson, he found that the water was coming in so fast that he could not control it, and he signalled the tug to take him into shallow water. He was taken to the pier at Iroquois, and then the Jessie Hall took him and beached him. When he was beached he made a personal examination and found the same injuries as he saw al- ter he hit the bank at the Cornwall canal. The pump+ from the Jessie Hall was put on and the water pump- ed out. y Mr. Cline passed over the following events and went to the time that the barge was put in the dry dock at Kingston. The captain said that he made an examination after the boat was docked, and found the stern broken, and twenty feet below was erushed in between two frames, and on the starboard side, twenty feet from the stom, ome of the janks was crushed in. The piece of tha was crushed was produced, and the witness explained where it was placed and how it was injured. Quite a little time was taken in examining the jliutes', of timber, by the judge and "The witness was again taken back to the accident in the Cornwall canal to describe the second time the barge no. thing that happen- | hit the banks. He staied thet when the barge hit the second time and list- ed over, if the wind wall was straight up and down the barge would not have hit to make the hole, but if there had been a projection it would have hit. When shown the photograph, the witoess said that the injury looked a little like the one hie saw at. first, when he examined the boat, but did not show very clearly. The model of the barge was again produced and the witness was called on to describe where the hole was and how it could have been made. The witness was again taken back to Cornwall. He stated that from Cornwall to Farran's Point there was a heavy current, and also after he left thére up as far as Morrisburg, there was a heavy aurrent. The current, af- ter he left Morrisburg, was very heavy, about the strongest of . the three. He toki of the diver going down at Morrisburg, and as a result of his examination he had the stem pulled off, He looked at the stem af- ter it had been pulled ofi, and saw it was badly split. Witness told of all the small details that happened while at Morrisburg, 1 at six o'clock Mr. Cline concluded direct examina- tion. The crossexamination com- menced at 9.30 o'clock this morning. FAIRY TALES TOLD By Men Placed on the 'Indian List." That Magistrate Farrell intends to be severe on members of the 'Indian list," who refuse to say where they are. furnished liquor was shown in the recent case before the court, when one offender was sent to jail for three months, Some great fairy tales are told the court by these unfortunates, when they are arraigned before the court. The usual story is that they met a man on the street, an unknown, and that he had a bottle and gave them a drink. It was the first time they ever met the man, and would not know him again, if they should see him. This story is getting too old now, however, and the courts have decided that they must be severe. Some of the fairy tales told by these men would eclipse the Arabian Nights and Baron Munchausen. If a record was kept, the court would soon be able to give the public the real thing in fairy tales, A real Indian, when arrested for being drunk, always has the one story to tell as to how he received his fire water. If you should say to the red- man, "Where did vou get your li- quor ?"' he would immediately replv, "out of the bottle." But to get any more than this out of him, is a very difficult task. The other "Indians" always have some story to tell the magistrate. CONTINUES 10 PLEASE "QUEEN ZEPHRA" IS CAP- ABLY PRODUCED. is The Principals Are Playing Their Roles in Good Style--The Pro. dugtion is Most Interesting, Not t the heavy down pour of rain last 'evening, there was a fairly good audience present at the Grand Opera House, to witness the third production of "New Zephra." The scenes were more brilliant than the two preceding exhibitions, as those in the cast are getting proficient in the fine points of their roles, and {are working hard to win approbation. { All through the various scenes the in- terest of the spectator was held fast reviewing the pretty fairies as they glided through the mazy dance, the handsome costumes gnd the drilling and evolutions' of the Red Hussars. Mrs, Oscar Telgmunn as Queen Ze phra, and Miss Ada Rosevear, as Ne- yera, had the principal parts and acquitted themselves with credit. They were ably assisted by G. B., Cum- mings, D. Waring and William Man- hard. Miss Phyllis Welch, as Flora, in her denunciation of the king, display- ed considerable elocutionary abiliy. William Manhard's rendition of "I Am King," in the first act, was deserved- lv applauded. Mise Ada Rosevear in her song "Sweetheart, I Am Waiting" [ cantivated all by the beauty cf her { rich contralto voice. In the duet with { Mr. Cummings, "I Love You Dear and | Only You," Miss Roseyear «cored an- other triumph. Miss Norma Hughes in | ber "Louisiana Low," especially | charmed the audience by the sweetness of her voice. Little Irene Harris, as Nita, with her beauty and graceful nese of form as she danced her fairy dance, won her place in the hearts of all. The Brownies, the merry yo- round, the Blackbirds, the tennis dance, the castanet dance, the tam- bourine dance, the commodores, and the male choruses wera cred' tably car- ried out and received with marks of approbation. The newsboys, with their merry frolics came in for their share of favor. Miss Jessie Reid in ber com- modore song, with her sweetness of voice, and charming appearance, won repeated encores. In the transiorma- tion scene, the brilliancy of the scenio effects were bewildering. The manner in which the whole production was carried out showed that H. J. Booth is an expert in instructing and cons ducting such affairs. Prin rose Minstrels. George Primrose and 'his big min- strel company, who comes to the Grand on Tuesday, May 5th, will present minstrelsy in ite up-to-date form bv the largest organization ever toured in this country. Mr. Primrose has shown good judgment in sur ding himself with a host of well. known comedians and voealiste. The stage settings for the first part are of great magnificence, the costuming throughout is costly and elegant. In addition to the large number of vo- calists and comedians, a : THE DAYS EPISODES LOCAL. NOTES AND THINGS IN GENERAL Occurzences In The City And Vicinity--Other Brief Items of Interest Easily Read And Re- membered. June Sth is election day. Bibby"s for your hosiery, When in need of a cab, phone 600. Vote for Pegse. He has bern loyal to Kingston, Seo Waldron's day night. Snow flurries in May are good for the peach buds. Bibby's for men's underwear, Good rubber tired cab always when you 'phone 600. Our Lady of the Snows May Qugenr to-day. Bibby"s for nobbhy shirts. William Swaine, piano suner. Orders received at McAuley's. "Phone 778, The campaigners are making ready to fight for the cause of liberalism. They see victory ahead in Kingston. See Waldron's special advt, Satur day night. Remember "Cafe Chantant"' in St. George's Hall]" Saturday eveming, May 2nd. Admission, 25 cents. Bibby's for men's pajamas, Beauty bad a sad time of it, this morning, when she got up, betimes, to gather the May dew which ensures to her lovers and loveliness for the year, _H. Cunningham, piano tuner from Chickering's. Leave orders at Mo Auley's book store, Bibby's for dressy hats, #2. For the first time in several days, there was no session of the police court, this morning. Seven tramps were given shelter over night, and given their liberty this morning. Try Bibby's swell $2 hats. Aid "Daaghters of the Emjice," in their work against tuberculosis, by going to the "'Cafg Chantant," Sat- urday evening, May ud. Admission, 25 cemts. Bibby's, for nobby hate, $2, Richard Waldron has purchased a fine new automobile. The car arrived here a few days ago, and the owner is only waiting for good weather to make his initial run. Bibby's for your shirts, Robert J. Reid, undertaker, wishes to inform his friends and the public that the directory cards placed at the different. telephpdes in the city are not his. His telephone number is 577 .for ambulance. ; Bibby's for faney hosiery. Kingston should have an amateur theatrical company. There is good talent in the town, if only developed. The New Zephra actors have a ca- pacity for dancing and posing that is quite admirable. Instead of spending their money in paying travellers' salaries and ex- penses, the Orange Meat people are appealing direct to the consumer. You will notice their advertisement in our columns to-dav. All that is required in order to win their first prize is to immediately begin collecting their car- tons, cutting out 'the bottom part and them dd to Orange Meat, Kingston. Begin to-day and get your, friends to help you. special advt. Satur was the -------------- Affected By Blood .oisoning. William Auburn, employed by the Thousand . Island Steamboat com- pany, is suffering from blood poison: ing in his left hand. He ran a rusty pail in it while handling freight a few days ago, and as only a small wound was inflicted he did not think any- thing would develop from it. He suffering considerably from the wound but the doctors have the poison checked. i= Real Estate Booming. E. B. Purdy has sold several dwel- lings the last' few days, and has a number of brick houses, with all mod- ern improvements, on east side of city for the moderate price of $3,000 10 80,9000. He bus also a few lots, farms and several thousand dollars to loan at six per cent. Apply to E. B. Purdy, 428 Vaughn terrace, Princess street, or the New Windsor hotel. A Long Marine Case. The marine case in progress at the court is rivalling a murder case, as far as length is concerned. It has now proceeded four days. By the time the lawyers and witnesses are paid, the boat's value may be all covered "Everything In Men's Hats." We want men to feel at home here. We have such a "big assortment of every kind wear a man wears thrat be ought to sort of nat- urally gravitate to this store, We are sole agents in Kingston for these five most popular makes : Woodrow, $3.50. Strachan, $3. Hawes, $3. Piccadilly, $2.50. Wayerly, $2. "Twas A Chimney Blaze. The firemen were called to 'the home of John Hamilton, Princess street, on Thursday, where a chimney was giv- ing some trouble. There wag no dam- age. Charged With Assault. A Queen street man is acoused of as sault, by his wife. The latter called at police headquarters, and made a complaint, and the case has been set for hearing in 'the police court om Saturday morning. To Try Examinations. The Royal Military College examin. ations open here ou Muy 12th, and will run three a day until completed. Kenneth Mundell, son_of Dr. Mundell, and James Stewart, son of Postias- ter Stewart, will try this year. « The Pupils Are Busy. The public school children are work. ing hard in preparation for their ex- aminations. The entrance comes along next month, and the partial and ma- triculation examinations follow it closely. The dates are a little earlier than last year in some cases, and lat- er in others. . "The Red Mill." The New York Knickerbocker theatlrs musical success, "The Red Mill" comes to the Grand on Thursday, May 7th. The complete production in- cludes the escape from the mill, with the company of sixty, including the six little Dutch Kiddies, and these are but a few of the features in this wor- thy well-known success. Give Better Information. At a fire the other night, the fire men received the call over the tele phone, but the information given was that the fire was at a certain number on a street. It would benefit the fire- men a great deal more if persons Sctuling in these calls would give the exact location of the fire, and then the firemen would know where to go, as it is a very difficult matter to know the number on the spur of the moment, Portsmouth Social. On Tuesday evening, a most success- ful social was held at thé home of William H. Potter, at Portsmouth. There was a large attendance, and the evening proved a most enjoyable one. The affair was given by the Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church, and to the members much credit is due for looking alter all the arrangements. An excellent musical programme was provided, and refreshments were ser- ved. The proceeds amounted to $23. METER INSPECTION GOVERNMENT TEST CAN BE ASKED FOR. This is Seldom Done--Large Bills Are Generally Found to Be Caused By Leaks in Gas Pipes and Electric Wires, Enquiry as to the correctness of «lee: tric and gas meters, in view of the city property committee chairman's com plaint, shows that the great majority of consumers are satisfied with the measurements. Meters, ol .course, are apt to get out of order and re gister either fast or slow. 'The elec tric meter in the city buildings, ac- cording to Alderman Angrove, is re gistering from twenty-nige to thirty per' cent. fast. It should be replaced, of course. i When consumers are dissatisfied with their meter registration there is a method of redress They have the privilege of requesting an official tesy by the government Ideal imspector, Thomas Gallagher, who is thoroughls conversant with meter inspection. If the meter is found correct the con sumer pdys the fee of ¥3.50, I his meter is found imecorrect the light plant has to pay the cost electric meters an allowance of per cent. fast or_ slow is allowed--that is if a meter registers not more than three per cent, fast or three per cent | slow it is regarded as correct Some | slight variation has to be allowed Once 'in a while the government in- spector here is called upon to test meters. Consumers don't like the size of their quarterly bills sometimes, but it has very seldom been found that the meter is at fault One. or two instances of fast meters have been re corded, but defects in wires, and pipes have generally been the cause of large bills. In one case a gas meter con- tinued to register, though no gas was being used in the house. Finally the gas was shut off entirely, and the meter ceased. 'That proved there was a leak sOmewhere, and it was found that there was a small hole in a pipe and that gas was emptying into the chimney. In another vase, electric wiring in a house was found to at fault. 'Ibe leak was found, and there was no further complaint. Old gas pipes and fixtures and poor wiring cause the leaks, and the escaping gas and electricity have to be paid for. Hence the necessity of having gas and electric conductors in premises carefully attended to. he Avoid Biliousness. The dull, sluggish condition usually {termed iliousness, and which in. cludes stipation, headache, nauseg and other symptoms, is due to 4 clogged. condition of the system. Both stom and liver are involved. Ee ao pie Cure is an infallible remedy. | tive, tonie This preparation has diges. and laxative properties. Each bottle contains sixteen days' treatment, For sale only at Wade's Drug store. Over It. Belleville Intelligencer : They had a beefsteak famine in Peterboro on Sa- turday. That's tough. Hamilton Spectator : Mercy Widow Umbrellas. How sere enough to cover a Merry Widow Bat. We have ret 80... Te, $1 and wip. Comp- 3 KILLED AT ROCHESTER. John Furlong a Former Kingston- ian, Meets Death. Farlong, a former 'Kingston- ian, was Tun over amg killed bv a train, at Rochester, N'Y., on Thurs day. News of the fatality reached the city, this morning, through a tele gram reeeived hy Chief of Baillie, asking that his friends here be notified. No particulars wepe given of the ac: cident, apart from 'tho Tact that he was run over hy a train. Deceased was a son of the Thomas Furlong, of this city, was about forty-five years of age. He was a printer hy trade, and was known among' his friends as "Big Jack." It is some five dr six years since he left the city. He has a sis: ter living in Watertown, N.Y., awd another sister is a patient at the asvium in this city. Deceasod's father was for many vears night watchman at the locomo- tive works, : A------------ See Waldron's special advt, Satur day night. "HUNT'S" New Spring Shirts to 18, $1 $1.25, $1.50, and $2. : fda Joha late and 75¢., 14 $1.75 New Fancy Hosiery 25¢c. and BOC, New Spring Underwéar Coc., 75¢., $1 and $1.30, New Spring Hats $2.50 and $3.30. New Collars All the very latest and Men's Collars. New Neckwear See our window for nalty 23e Ties, and J0c. Silks. P. J. HUNT, 83 Brock street. shapes in Boys Wash GLASSES FOR READING OU have undopbtediy Ant an optician's chair Patiently submitted go trying On of glasses in is ene deavor to give yan reading glasses. Not so hers. The pew way is to measure the {nside the eve by rays . of Light. tedious trying on of glasses then changing them very weeks hen you _ peed. glasses come in let me shoW vou the difference hetween my way and the other wayy DR. A. P. CHOWN, DRUGCGIST AND OPTICIAN, 185 Princess St Kingston. in and "+ POO0000000000000000000000 0000000000000 000000000000000000000000000 ® 0000000000000 Saturday Savings, Brass Curtain Poles will fit any window, SATURDAY Special, complete," 10¢ 50 pairs race Curtains, 2} yards long, 40 inches ' wide, good patterns, 75¢. line, for 48c. a pair. 50- pairs Lace Curtains, yards long and "B2 inches wide, extra well made, stylish patterns. Big value at $1.25 SATURDAY Special 95¢. a pair. 1 oN Axminster Rugs, beautiful colors, sample lot, at 75¢., $2.75 and $3.95 each i $l WAIST 59c. 5 dozen Ladies' White Waists, with AMover Fm. broidery fronts, made in latest style, sizes 34 10 42, a Dollar garment, on SATUR- DAY, 59c. a See our Leaders 'n Men's Negligee Shirts, regular 75c. line, for 50¢: Regular 81 line for THe. All sizes, nowest patterns and built $ wear. Newest ideas in Coats, Skirts, Waists and Dress Goods. NEWMAN & ~ SHAW. "The Always Busy Stors" WH EEN Police | Furs Made Over and Re- paired here at reason- able prices. W. F. GOURDIER, 76, 79 and 80 Brock St. 'Phone, 700, rent. pts es en I Quality First We are showing a very fine ine of first quality Cut Glass just suitable for wed ding presents, with prices lower than is often paid for inferior goods. SMITH BROS., Watch Makers and Jewellers. Issuers of Marriage Licenses. 350 KING ST. ey Hees a COAL! The sudden changes in weather the wisdom of pught to suggest putiing in some pod coal. sell good . and makes the home comfortable ; it's the best money can buy, there is none better mined. ' We deliver it to you clea and | without slate, at the very bottom prices. Booth & Co, Phone 133. Foot of West St | REN IRS 0) Cures ALL cle & ALWAYS. AND costs But IS® J. LEACH, "OUR AUCTIONEER." 58 Brock St., Kingston. years experience in England sures business methods promptitude., Sales booked. Many en+ and THE FRONTENAC LOAN AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY ESTABLISHED, 1863. President--Sir Richard Cartwright Money loaned om City and Farm VPro- perties. Municipal and €ounty Deben tures Mortgages purchased Deposits received and interest allowed S. C. McGill, Managing Director. IF IT IS TO GET A SINK Set up or a bath room enstalled. I can do it in first-class style and at the right price. Give me a trial. DAVID HAL GET THE BEST. T. J. O'Connor Commission Merchant and Auctioneer, 86 and 88 Brock St. All sales carefully conducted. Promps setilomentis made. Your patronage Mod. ly solicited. EVER-READY SAFETY RAZOR 12 Blades $1 complete, quality guaranteed. STRACHAN'S Phone 335 ? 66 Brook St New England Chinese Restagraat 331 King Street, Opet from 10.30 am, to 8 am. the 27 BROCK ST. New Carriages, Cutters; Harness ete, for sale. Sale of Horses every Saturday. "JUST IT." For the Breakfust om & cold London'« consumption of water is placed at SLIM MT gallons anne ally. Wm, Murray, Auctioneer |