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An Mle Dollar in your porket is apt to be spent. A Dollar Deposited in the Bank of Toronto Sav ings Department becomes & wage-earner for yow. Are Your Dollars Mie? Better put them to work for you in this Bank. One Dollar or more Yacht Supplies . AWNINGS AND TENTS, All sizes, Manilla and Cotton Rope. ; > FLAGS AND LIFE BELTS, game CHOCKS AND CLEATS, = STEERING WHEELS, -- in Stock for a complete i Outfit in Brass or Galvanizéll. 1 WHITE PAINT, BOAT VARNISH, il of the very best the markets can Bs produce. W. A. Mitchell's Hardware, + 85 and 87 Princess St. 1 Agent for the only Jap-a-lac sold in Kingston. . PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS BEING DRESSED IN BLACK. Pr. B. FE. Pernow to Represent Can- ada at Geology Congress at Btock- holm--The North Bay Murder Case, Ottawa, May 11.--The work of drap- ing the public buildiogs ia honer of the late king was begun to-day by the workmen's «tuff of the public works department and will be carried out along the lines of the draping at the time of the death of Queen Vie toria. The dominion subsidy of $10,000 for the steamship service between St. John and Halifax has been renewed. The commission of conservation has appointed Dr. B. E. Fernow, of Te- ronto university, to represent it at the international congress of geology to be held shortly in Stockholm. There are three applications for the position of trade commissioner in New Zealand, rendered vacant by the death of J. 8S. Larke, Australian commis- sioner." The Sidney office is now to be 2 Xlomed and one opened in New Zea- The case of Walter T. Ross, the North Bay murderer, is still in abey- ance, . The application for examina- tion 'as {0 his sanity made by JT. W. Motiarry, will be before the cabinet this afternoon, An Explanation Made, In the report of the Orpheum thea- tre bill in Tuesday's issue, it wan stated that "the main act on the hill was the Japanese trio, a father who stands and looks wise, while his two daughters, « apparently about fifteen years of age, earn his living." The explanation of the inactivity of the father of the children on the stage is that the ladders used by the trio could not be utilized, as they were nine feet too high. Hence the girly had to do most of the performing un- der the direction of a skilful parent. Only a Few Remain. Few of those who were in colleague with Mr. Pense while school trustee ret main. Only two represent the publi¢ school board--Judge Britton and Wik linm Allen, and representing the high school board are Judge Price, Hon, William Harty, Hon. M. Sullivan, J Melntyre, K.C., J. B. Carruthers, J. McKelvey and Prof. Dupuis. Among the dead who served with Mr. Pense are Alexander Horne, Dr. Smythe, Dr. Fee, Dr. Herald, R. M. Horsey and Hon. G, A. Kirkpatrick. Many a wile only thinks she is hav- ing her own way. Lace Curtains Designs entirely different to what others are showing. As we buy direct from the Swiss and En man's profit. makers you save the middle- Over 300 designs to select from, Price 50c to $15.00 Pair Floor We are offering HOW ABOUT A NEW Rug ? over 300 Carpet Squares, all sizes, 1} to 4} yards long, At'20 Per Cent. Discount. 3 5 Rp ay YOU CAN PURCHASE ANY ~ Spring Re Suit or Dress In our Showrooms at One-Third OF Regular Price es These Are All New Styles 1910. 'FAMOUS FREAKS. Not the Attrzetior They Once Were | --Omne Has Just Died. There died a fen days ago in a negro dwarf whose peculiar physical conformation egused him to be sought by thowmen from all rts of the United States, but for forty vears he resisted their advances asd died at | th: age of 63 without ever having been on public, exhibition. The point that attracted showmen was not the stat. ute of the dwarf-he was 32 inches in height--but the remarkable muscular development of his arms. The biceps were the size of the biceps of a men terded to within four inches of the ground, The little man weighed 51 pounds, but it was estimated by an- atomists that his arms weighed more then half the weight of his entire wy. There has been a steady slump in the human freak market for the last three . or four years, and an "attrac ticn" that commanded $50 or $100 a week would find it hard work today getting an engagement at any figure. Indeed, it is a question whether Luola Zarate, the tiniest human being that ever lived, andl who attracted scient- ists as well as the general public, could command anything like the pay she received 25 years ago, when crowds flocked to see in all the principal cities of the Union. She was a perfectly formed woman and symgetrical. She weighed less than eleven pounds and her height was not quite twelve inches. She could walk under General Tom Thumb's ex- tended arm without brushing his sleeve. An ordinary finger ring could be slipped on her wrist, and a teacup would cover her head. The nail on her little finger Was not much larger than a pin head, ma- jority of those wh, travel with shows are not as tall by two or three inches as aonounced on the billboards and on the programmes. While a lilliputian cannot make himself appear smaller than he really is a giant can add to bis stature with thick-soled Wellington cavalry 'boots and high heels and ac- enituate the illusion of great height hy wearing a hat with a tall crown, Chang, the Chinese giant, was prob- ably the tallest man known in modern times, His actual measurement was within an inch of nine feet, and he possessxl a fair degree of muscular sticagth. It is not generally bnown to the public that the average '"'show gigut"" has a very weak spinal column, and his muscles, ds a rule, are atro- phied. The unusual growth, which is quite rapid appears to sap the strength With the exception of Chang, there never has besn a giant on public view whose lifting power was equal to that of a healthy normal boy of 15. The two headed girl, Millie Chris- tine, was probably one of the most extraordinary freaks of mature born since days of the strange creature described in the "Historia Rerum Seo- ticarum" of George Buchanan. This being lived in the reign of James III. of Scotland in the year 1490. It was of thy male sex, and from the waist up was doable. There were two per- fectly formed heads, two sets of lungs, two hearts and two pairs of drms. This double body wae supported on one pair of legs. This monstrosity was neither repulsive nor displeasing. On the contrary, the dual mental equip- ment was so perfect that the king engeged a special tutor in languages and mathematics and music. The double man became proficient in all of these studies, and it was a favorite royal diversion to have the heads ar- gue with each other on the progress made during the day's work. THE COST OF AIR TRAVEL. . Fare to Europe on a First-Class Air Liner. « The expense of air-shipping steadily decreases with experience. In operatin, a trans-oceanit: service one week would undoubtedly be allotted to each of forty-eight annual voyages. The cross- ing wo take two or three days. Engines and ships would be overhaul- cd after each trip. Air ships of 20,000 cubic meters dis- placement would need to be refilled twice a month. A new process for producin hydrogen es the in flating of ships the size of the Jevpe lin IV cost $526, as compared with £3,001 a year ago. Gas drawn from the cha s and burned in the mo- tors, to compensate for weight lost by the consumption of gasolene, would cost $156, leaving $198 for the gaso- leve consumed. , over-hauling and repairing between trips would not Le: $350. An air ship costs $144, 600, it will last four years if regular ly overhauledy a oredit of $300 fou each tii would represent material that be taken from an obsolete ship to refurnish & new one. S56 a aptain : year; two helmsmen each $2,410, and thr.e engineers each $1,446. trip, but by transferring from ing to outcoming ships $200 would be a conservative estimate wages, Roughly the each would he hour $1,203, H twenty passengers were carried at' mountain county in North Caroling a! of 160 poupds, and the finger tips ex- | Giants are no more in demand now ad ol fh adays than dwarls. The great je said he had ever been their friend expense of | THE CITY MOURNED PAID LATE E. J. B. PENSE A TOUCHING TRIBUTE ---- As His Remains Were Borne Through the Streets of His Native City-- Service at St. George's--A Great Cortege. : Kingston paid a splendid tribute to ithe memory of the late Edw. J. BR Pense, whose funeral took place on {Tuesday afternoon. The cortege was lone of the largest that ever passed through the streets of the Limestone City, members of every walk of life being represented. Thousands of peo- ple lined the walks for many "blocks along the route, and many business places were closed, while others had their blinds drawn, as the cortege moved from cathedral to cemetery. It was altogether a most striking and touching tribute of respect to the me- mory of the deceased veteran journa- list and publisher. At the family residence, "On-gwa-na- da," at two o'clock, there was a cele- bration of the holy communion, at- tended by the family and a few inti- mate friends. This service was con- ducted by the Dean of Ontario and Canon Starr, As the hour set for the public ser- vice drew on, St. George's cathedral began filling with a vast congregation of every creed and every age, and in some way it was felt that Mr. Pefise "had touched them all. To the strains of funeral marches they entered in twos or threes or in representative bodies--the school hoard, he had serv- ed on it; the city council, he had been mayor; the police, he had stood for law and order, as man and as journa- list; the guards from the penitentiary, wo had asked leave to be present the burial office, and lastly, the men of his chosen profession, em- ployees of Standard and Whig, side by side, moving: together to seats nearest the mourners. And here and there throughout the church could be seen the faces of men, political op- ponents for the most part, but friends good and teue and thren in the work of the church he loved--John R. Dargavel, M.P.P., Elgin; W. B. Car- roll; Gananoque; Reuben Wright, of Napanee; and mingling with them many clergy from parishes in the dio- cese, all there hecause they loved and respected the man who had entered in- to their lives and interests with active sympathy. At St. George's Cathedral. "I moved w mutity were represented, from clergy- men, lawyers, college S, business mien down to the small news boy who occupied a position in 'the sad procession. The cortege moved with measured tread along King and up princess street, through long lines of svmpa-| thetic onlookers. It passed the Whig building, on King street, where the deceasal had toiled for the past six teen years, and also the former home of the Whig a. block further east. Heads were bowed on all sides as it the city's chief business the are. When the last of the cortege had turned from King onto Princess street, the fist of 1 wos closé to Barrie street. At university avenue, carriages were taken for Cat artequi demotery, and about 100 per sons sccoutpanied the chil mourners. rémains of Mr. Pense were lnid to rest with kindred dust, in the same plot where lien all that is mortal of his grandfather, the late Dr. E' J. Harker, founder of the British Whig, and under'whom Mr. Pense received his inspiration. The 'plot is just in rear of Christ church, and one of the most beautifully located in the ceme- tery, At he graveside, the committal service was read by Canon Starr, and Dean Bidwell. Among those from outside places who atteaded the funeral were Hon. A. G, Mackay, of Owen Sound, leader of the liberal opposition in the On- tario' legislature; J. F. Mackay, Ter onto Globe, acting president of the Canadian Press association; J. R. Dargaval M.P.P,; W. R. Carrell. K.C., Gananoque, The -penitentiary was closed for thiee hours to enable the guards to attend the funeral and a large number of the prison officers were at the ca: thedral service. Tributes of Respect. C. D. Barr, Lindsay, telegraphed : "1 am shocked and deeply grieved at the sudden death of my old and valued friend." H. De J. Sewell, of Toronto, tele graphed his sincere sympathy. Messages of condolence were also received from H. E. Smallpicce, ad- vertising agent, 32 Church street, To- ronto; F. H. Mason, advertising agent, Victorian street, Toronto; 1. Mortimer, 64 Wellington street west, Toronto, The Standard was published at noon on Tuesday and the office closed out of respect to the deceased. The Standard staff and employees all attended the funeral, Additional Flowers. These additional floral tributes were sent to be placed on the casket : Mr. and Mrs. Betts, sheaf; Mrs. and Miss Carman and Bruce Carman, sheaf It was 245 o'clock when the re- mains, attended by the mourners, the| | bearers and the honorary ~bearers, reached the cathedral. The full cas | | thedval choir met the body at the door and led the procession up the aisle, the voices of the dean and Canon Starr breaking the silence with the triomphant words which begin the burial office, "I am the Resurrection and the Life." In the procession were the members of the cathedral chapter, Canon Grout, Canon Loucks, Canon Cooke and Canon" Roberts, of Adal- phustown; Rev. R. 8. Forneri, Rev. W. F. Fitzgerald dnd Rev. T, Ww. Savary, representing the city clergy; toget with Rev. F. T. Dibb, Bath: Rev, J. (. Dixon, Amberst Island, and Rev. F. G. Kirkpatrick, Tweed; Rev. J. R. Serson, Ganm ; W. Cox, Wolfe 1a land; A. L. McTear, Bath; A. C, Mc- Greer, Barriefield. The diocese was further represented by Judge MeDon- ald, of Brockville, its ehancellor, one of the honorary pall-bearers. The body was brought to the foot of the chancel steps and rested there, the hymn, "On The Resurrection Morn- wg," being sung. The xc Psalm, "Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Kefuge," was chanted, Cunon Starr read the appointed lesson, and the hymn, "Peace, Perfect Peace," was sung. The officiating clergy came down from their stalls into the nave, the dean reading the concluding prayers, and 'returned again to the choir. The hymn, "Now the Laborer's Task Is Q'er," followed, and the "Nunc Di- mittis"' chantéd as the procession re- formed and moved down the aisle, marked the close of the last great episode. in a good man's earthly course. He would have asked no bet- {ter close than that: his body should rest for a while, surrounded by | friends, in the church of which he was a faithful communicant, flowers 'he loved decking the altar (for the !chmtth would have her people rejoice in the birth into a new and fuller life rather than mourn a life ended) and with the voices of his 'own clergy saying over him the serene words of that. service which for centuries has pointed his race to "The perfect con- summation aud bliss, both in body nd soul, in the eternal and ever- ing . "The Mareh in Saul" was play- ga oy Set LS thedral, r be fore the chancel till its close. Many of the congregation also remained. Kent, W. C. Keat, W. H. Mc. "A.B, E. jeourt house on Tuesday, to decide "jon " (give out contracts for the same. of carnations; Courtland M. Strange, sheaf of roses; Miss Maud Dutton, She f of carnations; St. James' chureh, wreath; Mrs. and Miss O'Hara, sheaf of 'carnations; Mr. and Mrs. el Davis, sheaf of carnations; F. 8S, Lazier, Frankford, wreath; Lieut.-Col. and Mrs. H. E. Burstall, cross; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. MaeKay, Toronto, roses. St. James' Church Resolution. "At the monthly meeting of the advisory board of St. James' church, held last evening, the following reso lution was passed : "We, the advisory board of St. James' church wish to record our great regret and deep: sotrow at the sudden death of E. J. B, Pense. Mr, Pense was for many years a prominent member of and worker in our church. He did much towards placing it in the position in which it now is, and has left lasting memorials of his interest in its welfare. We all know well his great zeal and untiring labors for the advancement of the Anglican church in this city and diocese, and his earnest efforts in the great missionary cause. He can be ' ill-spared from the coun- cils and activities of the church mili- tant. While we deplore his loss, we humbly bow our heads and say, 'It is the Lord; let Him do what seemeth Miim best." "To Mrs. Pense and the other mem- bers of the family we would convey our sincere sympathy, and pray that they may be blessed with all the con- solations of the Comforter." : The wardens also referred to the fact that they had arranged for the advisory board to attend ihe fumeral in the afternoon, representing the congregation officially, and that a wreath of flowers had been sent in the name of the church. COMING TO THE GRAND, Several More Fine Attractions Have Been Booked. The theatrical season at the Grand Opera House has by no means clos- ed. There has been somewhat of a lull, but Manager D. P. Branigan has several more good attractions book- ed, and it will be some little time yet before theatre-goers will be able to say farewell to this popular play- house for another season. One of the best attractions of the entire season will be on Wednesday, May 18th, when Lillian Russell, the most talked of actress of to-day, will appear in "The First Night," which has met with a tremendous hit all over the route; on May 19th, "The Girl From Rector's:" Saturday, May 21st, "Buster Brown," always a great favorite; May 24th, matinee and night, "Montana," and May 28th,-L. W. Martin's "Uncle Tom's Cabin," the best Uncle Tom show in the business. + "Lillian Russell." With Lillian Russell this season in "Tho First Night," which she will present at the Grand, on Wednesday, Mey 18th, will be seen another former Soumig oper a Mverity : Who has deserted » musical st the legitimate. This in Dighy Bell, who ie booked to Jrenent : leading comedy role in Ei ee nt Tp irling sompany. It 8 a rance i number of vears. 3 na The county council will meet at the up- to draping' the court Bouse and Many sheep and enttle were bitten by a mad dog near Desfield and had to be destroyed. Women Have Awakened To the advantage of Washable Dresses, and are wise enough to select those materials which can go to the tub frequent 1 3 and still retain their beauty and color. Scotch Ginghams In a great varicty of plain also neat checks and stripes, 12}c, 15e, 20c, 25¢. Suiting Repps A fice mercerized Cotton Suiting, in a va- riety of the most popular suinmer shades; 20c¢ and 25¢ yard. Linen Suiting In the stylish Summer shades, Nile, Old Rose, Blues, in Navy, Alice, Delft, Pinks and others. 25¢ and 35e. . White Materials Many to choose from, including White Pure Linen Suiting, 25¢, 35c 49¢, 65¢ up. ; White Pure Linen Wiisting, 25c, 85e, 50c, 75¢ up. White Repp Suiting, 20c and 25e. White Indian Head Suiting, 15e, 20c. White Mercerized Waistings, many new patterns, at 20c, 25¢, 35¢. White Bedford Cords for Suiting, White P.Ks, 15¢, 20c, 26c, 35. White Satin Finished Cotton Drills, White Mulls for Princess' Dresses, White Orystal Lawns, 20¢, 25¢, 35e, White Hosiery We have just placed in stock a very large assortment of Fine White Hosiery. White Cotton Stockings for Ladies and Children. White Lisle Thread Stockings for Ladies and Children. White Silk Btockings for Ladies. gr -------------------------- BUTTERICK PATTERNS 10 and 15 Cents None Higher Nothing ever shown in the city can equal them. Goods bought direct from the manufacturer - A Ladies' Patent Leather Shoe, with style and wearing qualities, at $2.00, A large variety of Blick or Chocolate Kid Shoes at $2.00. Only One. Price To AlL ----