Sherbrooke daily record, 10 juin 1913, mardi 10 juin 1913

[" Sherbrooke Daily Record Eatabliahed 1897 SHERBKOOKE, QUE., TUESDAY, JUNE 10 1913.ONE CENT DR.ON CARMAN SPOKE UNION OF THE CHURCHES CITY BRIDGES WERE DISCUSSED Movement Should be Allowed to Takes it Course.Would Like Presbyterians to Feel That Methodists Would Not Perish if There Were no Union.Advised Conference to go on With Work of Church Building.Methodist Church Ought to be Leading Evangelical Church of the Dominion.Temperance and Moral Reform.Increase in Mem- Council Making Arrangement to Improve Them SCHOOL TAX RATE FIXED AT FIVE MILLS, WITH SPECIAL OF TWO MILLS FOR PROTESTANTS.bership.At the conference meeting this morning reports were received from the Committee on Memorials, the Conference Board of Trust Committee, the Epworth League, the Treasurer of the Superannuation Fund and the Book-room .The report of the State of Work Committee was submitted by Rev.D.1).Elliott, and gave rise to a long discussion.The figures showed a total increase of only 358 in membership, of which Ottawa represented 234, and considerable disappointment was expressed that in the other ten : iH * ' REV.DR.CARMAN, General Superintendent of Methodist Church, who spoke before Conference on Church Union.districts the total increase was only 124.The cause was attributed to the lack of a proper immigration policy, and the matter will come up for further consideration this afternoon.CHURCH UNION.Rev.Melvin Taylor incidentally mentioned the matter of church union.He said the Methodist Church had been brought into existence to arouse and enthuse the other branches of the Christian church.He fancied their mission was not yet finished ; they had opportunities and responsibilities still, and he was thankful for the solemn undertone that was evident in the conference.TO-DAY\u2019S PROGRAMME.In addition to the debate on the \"state of work\u2019\u2019 report, which is to be continued this afternoon, the Sunday School and other reports wilt be submitted, and also a resolution seeking provincial legislation in connection with the deed for the Trustee Board.The conference temperance' anniversary takes place to-night.Chairman, B.0.Howard, Esq.; speakers, Rev.D.Mick and Dr.W.D.Lambly.THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT SPEAKS ON CHURCH UNION.At the afternoon session, yesterday Rev.Dr.Carman, the General Superintendent, delivered an address.He had been to the Toronto and other Conferences and was on his way to the Eastern Conferences.Referring to the propositions for Union before the Church, he hoped that what would transpire would emanate from the counsels of God, and not from human wisdom.If they came together in their annual Conferences they would have a larger as sembly than they were haying in Toronto.He did not think it wise to allow this agitation to move on beyond the next Annual Conference, if the brethren of the Presbyterian Church in their interests of harmony, did not think they should move forward, they should give them time and call the present movement ofi.The present Toronto assembly would make some pronouncement upon it.It was not the province of Methodists to interfere.The evangelistic and spiritual church of John Wesley preferred to go on with its work.He should feel very sorry if there came any justification for an imputation that the church composed of the leaders of the Bible Christian work, The New Connexion, The Wesleyan Methodists, The Primitive Methodists in this country and the leaders of the Methodist Episcopalians were not able to go on with the aggressive work of the church one would feel they had sagged in power.He would like the Presbyterian brethren to feel that, they, the Methodists, were not going to perish if there were no union.The Methodists could rot help it by manifesting too great an anxiety, but they must go on with their work and not slacken church building and revivalis-tic effort\u2014waiting, waiting, waiting.They must keep their manly Methodist position before the country\u2014the Fabian policy might sometimes destroy a Hannibal, but they were sure to be weakened if not divided if they did too much of that thing.They must take their position they had already voted and declared their readiness for honorable Christian action, 'but on the other hand they would certainly do no cringing before the public.Methodism could only flourish by a clear, sharp, bright evangelism.If they were going to depend on church ceremonies, negativeness and philosophic doubt, the Germans could beat them.The Methodist Church ought to be the leading Evangelical Church of the Dominion.TEMPERANCE AND MORAL REFORM.Mr.Smith, the Eastern Field Secretary of the Temperance and Moral Reform Department, next addressed the Conference.He said slums were being built in Canada as fast as cities.The housing problem, the problems of child labor and women\u2019s labor and the social evil were confronting the church to-day with a challenge.from the cities of this young land such as never met the Christian Church in any preceding generation.Was it not possible that students coming to the Western world from the Orient were telling their peoples what was transpiring in the slums of the so-called Christian world, and that therefore, her religious work would be crippled in foreign fields ?They could touch any- condition and they would find the social evil entrenched behind barricades.He was proud to remind them of the statement made by the Prime Minister and endorsed by the leader of the Opposition, to the effect that Parliament would speedily and adequately do all it could for the suppression of that traffic.\u201cThe church must face the evils that are menacing the lives of our cities and the development of our country.\u201d LEGISLATION FOR CHILD LABOR.Legislation has been promoted on the question of child labor, not only to protect the child regarding his work but also in housing and schooling.The effort was to make the child immune from the influences that had hither.to worked upon him.\"Women and children first\u201d was the clarion call that had been sounded throughout the world and the church had caught its echo.Every defect in social life focused back upon childhood.By educating and training the children for noble manhood they would solve the difficulties of the slums and the economic problems of social life.WOMEN\u2019S MISSIONARY SOCIETY.Mrs.W.T.G.Williams reported on the work of the Women\u2019s Missionary Society particularly in the Montreal Conference Branch.There had been an increase in membership and funds.There were 39,100 Methodists in this branch, the membership was only 7140 and should be 19,000.Every woman should be a member of the Auxiliary Society trained to do work in some department.The increase in funds amounted to J1.042.They had 35 missionaries in Japan ; 27 in China and 65 in the homeland and great advances had been made in these fields.REPORT OF DEACONESS BOARD.Miss Adams, acting superintendent, pleaded for consecrated women, and especially daughters of ministers, to enter this work.They would find no more fitting career of usefulness and happiness.The home was in excellent order and the cost amounting to $13,-118 had been paid and provision made for further extension.EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORT NO.1.The report showed that twenty young men had been recommended to attend the Wesleyan Theological College, and three the Victoria University.REPORT OF STATISTICAL COMMITTEE.Membership, 39,488 ; increase, 358.Received on probation, 1,846 ; decrease, 157.Received by letter, 1,651.Removed by letter, 1,699.Number ceasing to be members,749.Number of members died, 591.Number received from the Sunday School, 1,207 ; increase, 168.Number of catacumcs, 642 ; increase 21.Baptisms, 2,133.Burials, 1,484.Marriages, 1,247.(Continued on page 7) The safety of the Magog bridge was the most important question before the Council at the adjourned session held last evening.Every Alderman was in his seat, and His Worship Mayor Hebert presided., The bridge question was brought up by Aid.Thompson, Chairman of the Road Committee.First dealing with the proposed repairs to the Aylmer Bridge he stated that an estimate of $15,000 for improving and putting permanent flooring in this bridge had been received.This was out of the question, so it was practically decided to drop the proposition and renew the floor with pine.The question of replacing the present approaches with permanent approaches was discussed, and in all probability will be carried through.There was considerable discussion on the Magog bridge proposition.Aid.Thompson drew the attention of the Council to the report of Engineer Chase Thompson, and also to the fact that Engineer Evans, of Quebec, had looked the bridge over and expressed surprise that it w'as still standing.Notwithstanding the reports of both these men Aid.Simon-eau, Aid.Brault and others thought the bridge was all right, and refused to agree to Aid.Thompson\u2019s proposition to ask for plans and estimates for a newr bridge.They wanted another inspection made.Aid.Ewing became disgusted with the proceedings, and stated that it was nothing but humbug to spend money for reports from competent engineers if the Council would not agree with them.If the Council thought the bridge was in good shape well and good, but if they did let them call a halt in getting; the advice of -efficient men only to have their report turned down by men who knew nothing ol bridge jbuildihg.Aid.Jene.kes drew the;'attention of the Council to a report'on ¦'thebri-cige sent in some time ago by Ross and Holgate.This report urged upon the Council the advisability of putting this in shape.In view of the expert advice given the Council he thought it was the duty of the Council tc immediately take steps to put the bridge in shape.When a bridge goes down it goes down in an instant, and until the time of the crash ha* every outward appearance of being solid.A vote was then called on the motion to call for plans and specifications for a new bridge, resulting as follows:\u2014 For\u2014Jenckes, Thompson, Genest, Ewing, Darche, Forest.Against\u2014Denault, Prunier,\tSimon- eau, Brault.TROUBLE OVER SEWER PIPES.The Council is in difficulty with a Quebec firm over a shipment of concrete sewer pipes.It appears that à large number of pipes have already been placed in the trench and covered over, and have crushed in with the weight of earth.The company was notified and sent two or three experts up to look the pipes over.It was found that they were inferior in many respects and could not stand the test which was made when the order was placed.The Council left the matter in the hands of the Road Committee with power to act.There is a possibility that the committee will refuse to accept the pipes and will remove those already laid, and charge the entire expense to the Company.The City Attorney states that according to the order the city is not bound to accept them.TOO MANY BOSSES.Aid.Brault read a letter from one of the city\u2019s employees protesting against the manner in which the city\u2019s work was being handled, and asking that the matter be looked into.He considered that there were too many bosses.Aid.Denault stated that he heard considerable criticism, and also heard it said that there were almost as many bosses as men.He asked that the letter be referred to the Civic Board and Road Committee.SCHOOL TAXES.A letter was read from the Board of Protestant School Commissioners and the Catholic Commissioners relative to the tax rate for the coming year.Both rates were fixed at five mills, but the Protestant Board asked for a special of two mills.Aid.Thompson wanted to know why the Protestant Board should require more money than the Catholic Board and asked that the matter be left over until the next meeting, and ip the meantime the secretary he instructed to secure a statement from the Protestant Board.While willing to leave the.report on the table,and furnish all the information required, Aid.Jenckes, Chairman of the Protestant Board, stated that the Council had no choice in the matter, as the Commissioners imposed this tax by permission of the Legislature.Aid.Ewing said the Schools must be supported even if streets' and sidewalks are allowed to go.The city can do without walks far better than (luring the Convention to study these COontlnuofl on Pago S.) CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS Bi-Annual Convention Opened Here This Morn-tog REPORT OF CAMILLE DE MAE-TIGNY, PROVINCIAL CHIEF RANGER.The bi-annual Convention of the Provincial Court, Catholic Order of B\u2019oresters, opened at the Monument National, this rrvjrning.Two hundred and forty delegates from the various Courts throughout the Province are.present, a large number arriving at ten o\u2019clock by special train from Montreal.The following officers of the Provincial Court are in attendance : J.Camille De Martigny, Chief Ranger ; J.A.Comeau, Vice Chief Ranger ; Rev.J.Chas.Beaudin, Chaplain ; F.X.Bilodeau, Secretary ; E.J.Brossard, Treasurer ; Dr.J.U.Lalonde, Medical Adviser ; J.B.Bissonnette, Legal Advisor ; N.U.Laçasse, Dr.L.E.Lessard, C.E.Olivier, H.C.McCal-lum, Jos.Lamoureux and W.Guil-foyle, Provincial Directors.ATTENDED HIGH MASS.Early this morning the delegates gathered at the Monument National, and accompanied by the members of Court St.Jean, of this city, attended solemn high mass at the Cathedral.The special preacher for the occasion was Rev.Father Beaudin, Provincial Chaplain, who delivered sermons in French and English.After the service the delegates were formed into a procession and headed by the Harmony Band, marched over Grove, King, Wellington and Marquette streets, back to the Monument National where the meetings are to be held.PROVINCIAL CHIEF RANGER\u2019S REPORT.Mr.Carmille de Martigny, Provincial Chief Ranger, presented the annual report of the i rovincial Court, which was in part as follows : FINANCIAL STATEMENT.On the 1st May, 1911, we had a cash balance of $11,465.27 and on the 5th of May, 1913, the Treasurer, all bills being, settled, had in bank the sum of $11,764.12.The Provincial Court has to collect, at present, from the Local Courts, n sum of $2,¦811.06 which shall have to be paid before the Convention; we draw the.special attention of the delegates upon this question of Courts in arrears.It is pleasant for us to state and it may be agreeable for you to learn that our financial condition is unusually good.You will notice by the Officers' Reports that your Executive Board without neglecting any of its obliga tions, has succeeded in not spending entirely the revenue placed at its disposal either through the By-Laws and Rules or by the Sorel Convention.MEMBERSHIP.There has been but four new Courts organized during the last two years, but these with a membership of 2J6.Five Courts hnve disappeared, their members, however, joining other Courts.On the first of May, 1913, .our membership was of 21,929 members, compared to 22,357 members at the same period of 1911, the increase being of 749 against a decrease of 1177 members; which makes a net decrease of only 428 members.INCREASE IN RATES.The increase in rates which we had foreseen in June, 1911, and which became effective in August, 1911, through the action of the Cleveland Convention, has had much to do with this decrease in membership.This inincrease of rates, which your delegates, upon division, were not able to prevent, has not, however, caused as much harm to our Order in this Province as we could have anticipated.Amongst nineteen Catholic Fra ternal Societies, selected from the most important and the most developed in Canada and in the United States, our Order is the twelfth, by the date of its organization, on May 24th, 18-83, but it actually possesses the largest membership, and its management's expenses are less than all other societies\u2014except one.APPORTIONMENT OF FUNDS.It cannot be denied that the funds invested in Canada, more especially in the Province of Quebec, are not in proportion to the number of members of our Jurisdiction.This is a question which the Convention will have to study and upon which it will have to give definite instructions to its delegates.THE CHAPLAIN.You are all aware that during January last, our worthy and respected Chaplain, the Reverend Canon Lepail-leur, owing to his numerous callings, has thought proper to send his resig nation to His Lordship the Archbishop, who has appointed in his place the Reverend Father Charles Beaudin, curate of the Parish of Hochelaga in Montreal.SUGGESTIONS.The condensed form of this rep mt does not permit an elaborate statement of the seasons which militate in favor of the following suggestions, but we shall have an opportunity (Continued on Page 4) M K Bill m SfCOt HNC Great Interest is Being Manifested in the Measure SCANDALS IN CONNECTION WITH WIHELES.S CONTRACTS CAUSE UNEASY FEELING.London, June 10.\u2014 When Premier Asquith rose in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon to move the second reading of the home rule for Ireland bill, tuc House presented an animated and crowded appearance greatly in contrast with the lethargic condition which had characterized its recent sittings.The scandals connected with the Government\u2019s wireless contracts and the ill-success of Liberal candidates at the bye-elections had caused an uneasy feeling that things were going badly for the Government and strong \"calls\u201d had been issued by all the parties to secure the unremiting attendance of their members so as to insure the Government against the Possibility of defeat by a \"snap\u201d decision.The verdict on Saturday against Cecil Chesterton on a charge or criminal libel relative to the Marconi \"deal\u201d to some extent rehabilitated the cabinet ministers in the eyes of their followers and silenced the attacks of the Opposition newspapers, but a large section of the Radical party is extremely dissatisfied with the lack of frankness on the part of the ministers regarding the Marconi affair.Some of them also consider Premier Asquith too lax in his attendance in Parliament.A division on the home rule bill is expected to-c^ay.Both Premier Asquith in moving the second reading of the home rule bill, and Arthur J.Balfour in moving its rejection on behalf of the Unionists, dealt largely with the question of Ulster.The Premier was conciliatory and said he respected the motive of Ulster\u2019s opposition, and if it could be proved that the proposed safeguards were inadequate he was prepared to discuss any suggestions that might be made.mmmm BEFGI lOURi Charged Willi Slitting Fire to Race Track Stands DAMAGE WAS CAUSED TO THE EXTENT OF ABOUT $70,000 NEAR RICHMOND.London, June 10\u2014(Special)\u2014 Two women were charged to-day at Richmond Police Court.on suspicion of having set fire to the stands on Hurst Park race course yesterday and causing damage to the extent of $70,000.They gave names of Kitty Marson, who described herself as an actress, and Clara Elizabeth Oiveen, who is a well known militant suflragette and has undergone several terms of imprisonment for outrages.They were remarqlod for further hearing but were released on giving bail for their appearance.50 mil mm FERRY B0|ï SANK St.Petersburg, June 10.\u2014(Spcc-I ial)\u2014About fifty people wose drowned by the sinking of dclapidated ferry boat while crossing the River Tchcpt-sa on Russian Ascension Day, June 5th according to reports reached here from Xyatka.The people were proceeding to the town of Glazev, 98 miles from Xyatka.A riot ensued among populace of the district owing to their indignation about the laxity of police supervision of ferry.-\u2014«- WORLD\u2019S Y.M.C.A.CONFERENCE.Edinburgh, June 19.\u2014(Special) \u2014 Delegates from many countries, including England, Canada and the United States, have arrived in Edinburgh to attend the world conference of the Young Men\u2019s Christian Association.The conference will have its formal opening to-morrow and the sessions will continue until the end of the week.¦-4- I THE WEATHER I LOCAL FORECAST.( ' Fine; not much change in I | temperature.\t;\t( MM SERVIANS WERE KILLER Serious Encounter Took Murray Jamieson Lost His Place WHO Bulgarian Troops CLASH IN THE BALKANS IS BECOMING HOURLY MORE IMMINENT.London, June 111.\u2014(Special)\u2014Many Servians were killed to-day in a serious encounter between the Servian and Bulgarian troops near the small town of Makreo to the north of Istip, according to special despatch to Belgrade Mali Journal, forwarded here by exchange telegraph company.MORE CONFLICTS EXPECTED.Further conflicts are expected in the same vicinity as Servians on Monday sent a note to the Bulgarian commander giving him until 7 o\u2019clock in the evening to evacuate the small town of Votodan, failing which the Servian general declared he would bombard Istip now occupied by Bulgarians.NO CONCESSION MADE.London, June ID.\u2014With both sides stubbornly refusing to make the slightest concession, war between the Balkan states is hourly becoming more imminent.If Bulgaria sends a negative reply to the Servian note\u2014 and nothing indicates that she will answer otherwise\u2014Servia and Greece will proclaim the annexation of the occupied Macedonian territories, thereby establisnmg a definite casus belli.The only hopeful feature of the situation consists in the belief that Bulgaria is lacking in the sinews of war.Servia rind Greece are not only better situated in this respect, but also occupy superior strategical positions.These facts probably account for the calmness with which Servia apparently regards the prospects of war.Life In The Cedar Rapids LEFT HOME ONLY LAST THURSDAY TO JOIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.Bedford, June 10.\u2014(Special)\u2014Word was received last evening of the accidental drowning of Murray Jameson, son of Mr.and Mrs.G.B.Jameson, of this place.Full particulars have not yet come to hand, but from what can be learned it seems that young Jameson and three others, who were employed by a construction company, were crossing at a point near the Cedar Rapids, on the Ottawa River,, when the boat was upset.Two of the occupants seized hold of -the cable ar;cl succeeded in getting ashore.Young Jameson and his companion were not so fortunate, and their bodies were carried down the rapids.Up to noon to to quick buyer.Address Bax 32, Magog, Que.rpHIRTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS -L will buy a Model 21 Buick 5-passenger touring car, which has full equipment ; a lot of extras which most other cars have not gat.Car has just been overhauled and repainted and is in No.1 condition.A rare bargain for a quick purchaser.Sherbrooke Motor Mart.200 Wellington St., Sherbrooke.,pOOD STRONG MOTOR LAUNCH J for sale.Practically new ; length, 23 ft.; width, 4£ ft.;\t2 cylinder, 6 h.p., Grey engine.Will accommodate eight persons comfortably.Snap to quick buyer.Address F.E.Baker, Box 71, Magog, Que.T>UICK CAR FOR SALE, 1911 MO-k) del, 35 h.p., thoroughly overhauled, new tires, Al condition.Apply Taylor & Blossom.North Hatley.F AARM FOR SALE\u2014135 ACRES (50 acres wood), up-to-date buildings, running water, located in village of Moe\u2019s River, 15 miles from Sberbrcoke.Apply L.A.Brown, Mae's River.rpWO FINE NEW SUMMER COTTAG-r es for sale or to rent at Selby Lake, Dunham, Que.Apply Geo.H.Hawley, Cowansville, Que.ITIARM OF OVER 300 ACRES FOR - sale.Will keep 50 cows, 5 horses and 10 to 15 head of young cattle : large sugar bush, 1300 buckets.and well equipped for making sugar and syrup ; good upland pasture, with running water in house ; horse barn and cattle barn ; a fine hay farm : near .P.O.and school.N.N.Vincent, St.Armand Contre.Que.1AARM FOR SALE \u2014 FOUR MILES 1 from city, 225 acres, modern improvements.A valuable property at a bargain.Hngh McFadden.Lennoxville.AGENTS WANTKD.Agents wanted for house- hold article.Sells everywhere.Large profits.Rapid easy sales.Boyd, 152 Berri St., Montreal.OUNG MAN with some knowledge of type sett\u2019ng wanted.Apply:- Record Office /''FOOD PRESSED HORSE HAY FOR vJ sale.Price right for half ton lots or more.Edwin Ducker.Bell 'phone 511b.Registered\tholstein bull calves for sale from the herd of J.L.Riches, Sherbrooke, Que.This herd is under Government supervision and is entirely free from tuberculosis.^UTOMOBlLE, 10 H.P.STEAM J\\- car, four seats, heavy Fisk tires, little used : price, $200, A.A.Kinnear, Inverness, Que.TjlilREWOOD OF ALL KINDS FOR JC sale.Prompt delivery.Apply N.Arguin, 12 Drummond road.'Phone 1217.Wedding Kings This is an article that must be right, and when you buy one at our store you can rest assured that you have the best.We make our entire stock of wedding rings ourselves, and are absolutely certain as to quality.Our 18-k.and 22-k.rings are beyoqd comparison.R.J.Spearing GoldimitK and Diamond ¦\u2022rehant 88 Strathcona Square.C.11.5wm & sons, Limi td.7^ TEACHERS WANTHB.A 8SISTANT lx.wanted MODEL TEACHER IX wanted for Sawyerville Mode] School, to have charge of fourth elementary, first and second model grades.Apply, with testimonials.R.W.Montgomery, Sec.-Treas._________________________ IPROTESTANT TEACHER WANTED, -I- holding model school diploma, ns principal of the Kingsey Model School.Salary, $425.Apply R.R.Board, Treu-holm.\t____________ riAEACHER HOLDING DIPLOMA -L wanted for the Rougemont Protestant school.Term commencing Sept.1st.ISM3 State salary wanted.Apply to A.W.Blandish, Sec.-Treas., Rougemont, Que.MISCELLANEOUS.CtECOND - HAND RUBBER TIRE buggy, in good condition, wanted.Box 338, Bury, Que.\t____________ Three young men boarders wanted at 111b Alexander street.$3.75 a week.IV.DR.CARMAN SPOKE ON UNION (Continued from page 1) GO N N EXION A L FUNDS.Missionary, $76,763 ; increase, $12,- f6.Educational, Î7.833 ; increase, $766.General Conference, $2,422 ; in-rease, $141.General Sunday School, $1,237 ; incase, $118.Coniingent Fund, $768 ; increase, 27.\u2022Temperance, $2,080 ; increase, $230.Young People\u2019s Society, $233 ; in-reasè, $24.Sustcnation Fund, $1,235 ; increase, 108.Church and Parsonage Aid, $143 ; ccrease, $11.Women\u2019s Missionary Society, $16,-38 ; decrease, $623.City Missions, $3,367 ; increase, 1,373.Superannuation \u2014 From Ministers, 'i,475 ; increase, $400.From Circuits 14,016 ; increase, $025.Amount paid by Circuits for Minis-irial Support, $162,457 ; increase, 1,985.Amount received from Missionary ociety for Domestic Missions, $24,-26 ; decrease, $1,470.Total, $670,506 ; an increase of