The Quebec chronicle, 21 décembre 1904, mercredi 21 décembre 1904

[" a Dec.20-Light snow (alls .\u201cPoromto, - have occurred today in Umtario end .showers in British Culuotéa.Otherwise fuir weather has en | general throughout Canada.T Le- Ww zero ave ried Trin Basten itoba and Northern Ontario.Fd ICI AIGA RRC TE NOR ACHCAICS \" ENTABIL ISHED 1764.QUEBEC, Ws DNE DAILY EDITION.hem SDAY.DECEMBER 11, 1904 \u2014 nicle.(QUEBEC GAZETTE\u2014 Weekly Edition.) _\u2014__ MH TEMPRRATURES.Minimum asd Weximum Tempers tures :- Toronto 1724, Ottawa 2-10, Montreat \u20ac-12, Quebec 62%, Nt, Jom 14-34, Halifux 26-40, Lower St.Lawrence and Gulf.\u2014 Fresh egsterly and northee: wind.Cold with light snow falls or flurries.SOIN NE NN + ackwell\u2019s _ English Plum Puddings 3 I, 2 and.3 Ibs.TINS: t ry\u2019s and Cadbury's ; Fancy Chocolate Bonbonnieres f Tom Smith\u2019s Crackers and Christmas Stockinga ; A.GRENIER, 94 and 96 JOHN STREET CHRISTMAS CHEER\u2014\u20141904\u2014CHRISTMAS CHEER THE CUP THAT CHEERS, &c., &c.No Better Christmas Present can be Sent to Your Friends than a 5 or 10 Pound box of our incomparable TEAS AND COFFEES : Here is cxwetly what they will cost you for a 5 or 10 pound package.During the present Christmas Season we will deliver free by Express to asy Kxpress ur Station in the four Provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Sootin and New Brumewick, n & or 10 pound package of any The following High Class Teas : ENGLISH BREAKFAST.# 2 Per Per x tb.hy Rg.3 Supertriy Chicent Lapseng Souchong.$3.00 $10.00 , Russian Karavan,\u201d very * lores Lapecon Sour: 05 55 20 ñ 3 .0.75 3.! .0.60 2.00 6.00 greene vere OMB 2.35 +60 FORMOSA OOLONG.\u201c\u201cRoyel Mragon Chop No.1°.Lux vues 1.00 3.00 10.00 * \u201cRoyal Dragon Chop, No.7\u2019 ee 075 3 6.30 INDIA AND CEYION.\u201cLilac\u201d Tug, in 1 Ib.and § lb.lead packets, \u201ca .Refreshing Blend of Carefully nclected 2.50 5.00 2.50 5.00 : 2.50 6.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 2.0 5.00 2.00 4.4% 3.3 Tan 3.00 6.» You can also have dsliversd Free by Express to Any Express § fice or Station in the Four Privimon of Ontario.Quebec, Nove Bcotie or New Brimswick, a 5 or 10 pound l'urkage of any of the following Sjc~al Lines * RUSSIAN CARAVAN TEA .pasked hy MESSRS.VASSILI PFRIOFF & SONS, MOSCOW, under the su.pictision of the Imperial Russian (Government.Per Per Per Packet.Pound.5 Pounds.81.25 , 1\u2014Russien, \u201cSans Sine,\" in § Hopackots \u2026 \u2026 \"35 26.25 Ko.1-Rmsien mith 8 NE NE Ko.3-Bussian, \u201cFamille,\u201d Best Quality, i in 4db.packets \u2026 \u2026 50 1.75 R93 in 3 H.packets \u2026 \u2026 us 1,75 N73 3\u2014Russian, \"\u2018Krasnenky,\u201d Bo.naman ' ) in i U-peckets ree 60 2.2% 1.33 No, 4\u2014Russian lwperial, \u201cFamille Khounmy,™ , an np in } lin packets ver ee 80 3.00 15.00 Attho: tlv igh in cost the ARSOLUTE PURITY of this Tea, Vite STRENGTH OF FLAVOR.AS TH anil ARONA aro of auch à charurtes * as to tailv make it an FOONOMIC\\L article.And in order to create a widospreud demand and bring clearly before the consmning public Uv / MERITS OF OUR FINE COFFEES We are also prepared 1.> Fclvre, free to any Station in the four \u20181: v'nces of Ontario.Quebec, Nova So tig, or New Brunswick, A TEN PJUND } ACK.AGE of any of the following.\u2018NIGH GRADE COFFEES, Per per 10 Th.pound pac Finest Java (Ok) Government) Roasted or Roasted and Ground 40 $4.00 Finest Mocha (Arabian,) Rowsted or Roasted and Ground.90 4,00 Finest Maracaibo, Roasted, or Roasted and Ground .35 3.80 * Finest Plantation Ceylon, Roasted, or Roasted and Ground, 40 4.00 Finewt Noche and Java, Mixed, Ground.cc.oo.45 4.50 \u201cCLUB\u201d CREAM COFFEE (our special hlemt) Ground.40 400 The \u2018Royal Dutch\u201d Coffee {prepared by che \u201cReach Process) packed in 2-H.air-ti cans, ground.a ven enr \u202600 per can 5 21h.Cane\u2014lbm.4.50 fi Chaar & Somhorn's \u201cSeal Brand\u201d Mocha and Java in db.GMB ids sen .10 cans, 14, fach\u20141 Chase & Santrom's \u201cHeal Brand in 2-Hb.Cans.\u2026.\u2026\u2026.6 Cana, 2-Id.Prices are all Ned Cash.Remit by Post Office or Express Money Order or Bank Draftlocal Cheques myst inclidde Collection charges.\u2018| FRASER, VIGER| & C0, THE NORDHE(MER BUILDING Italian Warehouse, 207, 209, 211 8t James St.Betahtishod 1486, MONVARAL.80 per caw M0 for § cans CHERRY WHISKY THE ORIGINAL BRAND FREMY\u2019S LAW, YOUNG & CO.Montreal, + « « « Ble dgants for Cunaca, \u201c| Togo's ships en Cerveru was by suffering from huoger, but more from told among the Japanese troops.Many Chinese bandits in the service of the Japanese are going to Mom: golia, which [net ie regurded as imch- cating that they are not ining paid, The Japunese are changing their ar- rangenrent of their brigades, | regiments amd civisioes, which makes it wore difficult to utilize information brought to the Rimsian heathjinrters Ly privonory and deserters, hut the strength of/ the Japanese remains the same, St.Petersidirg, Dec.20\u2014Mobiliza- tion of the resseves hax iwen an- nomeed im seven military districts, This in the third and must extensive mobilization of the war and will ahd nhout X00 min to the army im the Far Fast.It is thought the whole force can he placed in the field by spring, when the problem of food and fuel will be envier met and the transportation of the troops will create lear strain upon | the traux-Siheriner railway.It will bring General Kuro, patkin's force roughly estimated up to 680.000.Tokio, Dec.£0.\u2014 The Japanese pro- B JE \"VKN KY IS NOCAIANGUINE PREDICTS HIS OWN DEFEAT WITH THE PORT ARTEUR FLEET DESTROYED HE GOES ONLY TO PERISH AT TOGO'S HANDS.7 Washington, lec.20\u2014Admiral Rojestvensky expects to meet the fate Japanese will wnash him sil picces the first chauce they get at nim, as Sampson's leet smasned Cervern at Sunuago.\u201cNe are guing to cription of his mission to the kar East.His views have bon brought to Washington by a meminr of the diplomatic corps who recently returned from Russia, and are now the aub- ject of much gossip in diplomatic and naval circles here.According tu this report, which comes through trustworthy chanachs, Adhniral Ropestvensky in highly indig- bunt because the Russian flect at Port Arthue did not make a sortie and cripple some of the Juponese fighting craft.\u201cAll, 1 ask of the Port Arthur fleet,\u2019\u201d Admiral Rojestvensky amid tu hin frivd, \u201cis that it shall make a bold effort to cecape, and in doing so destroy or cripple two of the Japs\u2019 four battleships.If they do that the balance of power will te so changed thut upem my arrival in the China Sea I can take cure of the remainder of the cnamny\u2019s fleet.\u201d \u201cAnd if the Russian naval com- mamber at Port Arthur fails to put two Jupanese battleships out of com- arission ?the Admiral was usked.\u201cThen we go to the Far Fast only to perish,\u201d was the bitter reply.\u201cThe Japanese vutelass us in high: power guns and will smash us to pieces.\u201d Inasmuch as the Port Arthue fleet tas been destruyed amd ix no longer able to do anything toward cleaving the way for Rojestvensky, the bitterness of that officer's flings may be casily imagined.The man who brings the foregotny information to Washingtom adds that Admiral Rojertvensky believes he amd his men aro to be offered as a sacrifice upon the altar ot Rumian naval pride, Among the masses of the people in St.Petersburg aml Moncow\u2014thn remainder of Risin docen\u2019t commit for much in the expression of publie opinion-\u2014there is a general demand that something ho dune to stay the tide of «efentf at sea, hewon the belief in the minds of men who have recently bem in Russia, that the Government will foree Rojestvensky to give battle to Togo, notwithstanding the moral crrteints that the Russian second Pacific aquacd- ron will be as assily dinposed of dy Americans at Santiago.AFTER THE PACIFIC SQUADRON London, Dec.20\u2014The Daily Mail'e +++.IMANY DESERTER \u201cFROM à | They Report a Great Deal of Suffering From Cold and Hunger Amoug the Troops\u2014Chinese Bandits Are Going to Mongolia, and it is Thought They Have Not Been Paid by the Japs., ee rer TWO BRITISH BLOCKADE RUNNERS CAPTURED BY THE JAPS, \u2014\u2014e\u2014 Mukden, Nec, 20\u2014Deserters from the tected crufser Taushima seized the Japanese army are arriving hers, Isritish steamer Nigretia, bound or daily.They report that there is much Viet otk, off Ulsan, Corea, yos- An exammation of the of Admiral Cervern, He believes the is house in Ottawa appears to have to heen well fountled.! ee he [intimated that he was obliged to on uml are the ons which pave his permanent residence in New post vens sy vat Brunswick, it would be embarrassing APANESE Nigrelig'a cargo showucd she hed a large, quantity of contrabund of war on bpd.She was sent to Sasebo for trie) Before the prire court.It is reported ttst the Nigretia had on board céfipees and wen of Russian corpesle buat destroyery who escaped from Nhosghai and were attempting to regmin the Russian lines.Shaughai, Ie.20.\u2014 There appears to be mo cdoubt that the commander of the Russian torpedo boat destroyer Grosover, who has been interued here since his vemsel arrived after the battle between the Russian anid Japances fleets off Port Arthur on Aug.10, took passage «m the xtemwer Nigretia bound for Vladivestock.The commander carried valyable charts aml slocuments KALFN ISLAND OR POKT SIMPIGN CHOICE OF TERVINALS FOR TRE GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC\u2014DIF- VICULTIES THE ACQUISITION OF THE FORNER WHICH IS PART OF AN INDIAN RESERVATION, AND REFUSED TO HOLDERS OF SOUTH AFRICAN WAR SCRIP ON THAT ACCOUNT, Ottawa, Dec, M\u2014The plans fled at {the department of railways and can- aly for the Pacific Coun: terminus of the Grand Trunk Pacific rai, waen will enabde the government to inake a chuice of one of two points whown\u2014 Kaien bdund and Port Simpson, with the chances greatly in favor of the former, Kuïen ilsland is at the en- trauce of \u2019l'uck\u2019s Inlet, and forms a rt of the Trimpnean Inclkan reserve dure (ie Grand Trunk Pacific con get the reservation however, there will be a vigorous legal fibt, ax some months au sixteen holders of South African war scrip, good for 2,50 acres, filed on the town site of Kakn bland mg before Mr, Hays and fix s-sociateu went out to British Colminbia.The ida] contains about 30,000 nerve.It is hounded one side by Tuck's Inlet, while on the suutir side & channel one hundred feet wide and one hundrecl feet deep wmparalrs it from the Twigipucan reserve proper, The language of the order setting apart tie reserve is: \u201cAH that portion of the Trimpsean perimaula lyving north of the line drawn westward from the head of Work channel.The lands and works department of British Culusubia hax slways included Kaien Island in that Tokio, Dec.20.\u2014 The British atram- er Ring Arthur was captund while ! attempting lo leave Port Arthur yes-* terday by the Japanese guardship | Asagiré.It is understood that the | King Arthur took supplie to Port | Arthur, She had on Russian naval © allicers who were attempting i the Russian second Pacific squgdron.The King Arthur was taken to Sasebo 1 for trial.+++.\" 1 PERMANENT RE~IDENC: NEW BRUNSWICK LIBERALS WILL MAINTAIN RESIDENCE HERE FOR PROVINCE'S REPRESEN.FA ~IX THE CABINET, Ottawa, Dee.20\u2014The report that New Brunswick friends of Hm.H.R, Emmerson were to present him with Some of the minster\u2019s friends made the muncestion to bim that they woul-l like te have him accept ench n pift, but Mr.Emnrerson to him to have a residence in the capital in the event of his leaving the government.The plan was thersfore changed 30 as to provide for the purchase of à permanent residence in (tlawa during office for the New Bromywick representative in the cabinet, the property to be held in trust bv a board of trustees.Thix plan will probab.y be carried outre ORNADO OFF ns WFUUNDus N- St, John's, Nfid., Dee.20-The Pan ish vesw! Groda han arvivid here, her captain jure and her mate dead as the result of her experiences in the fierce tornado which is now awenp- ing the coast.A heavy sen strack fée ship, throwing the mate through the cabin door and breaking bs neck and lege.The wheel wax broken and the Geeda's deck gear and sails were carried away.The schooners Matilda and Swallow have also arrived in port divested by the storm of their spars, rigzing.mails ani deck gear.The steamer Sicily, Rilvia, Portia and Carthagenian are detoined here hy the storm, mere FATAL BOI: ER EXPLOSION Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dee.M, \u2014 Four men wef killed anv their bodies terribly mangled as the result of a boiler explosion at the saw milt of 8.F.Redline, near Rohreburg, Columbia Connty, to DRAUGHT KILLERS.At Chinic Hardware Ca.Valentines weather strip, air tight hoaters, «il to join ernment must decline to er of lands holders of the scrip haw retained Sir {Charles Hithert Tupper, who will ap- rly to compelling reverve, aml the Grand Trunk Pacific went by the government maps.When the owners of the scrip applied for crown grants to the fonds they tac staked! onthe island thev were inforn- ed they could not get them hecause vf this remervation.\u201cThe gov accept an applications for the land,\u201d wrote the British Columbia deputy commission.and works.One of the the courts for a mandamus, the provincial government to, inne a crown grant.On the re sult of thix application will d the action of the other scrip ation Besides these scrip applications, a number of people have applied to the wovincial govemment to noll them on Karen The govermn- ment, it is claimed, has a right to refuse these applications to purchase, but not to deny ite own scrip, for the æ«Iminitetration | issued the scrip and on its face it mays the holder can take up any unappropriated lands within the province, timbered land excepted.Kaien Island is prac.ticaHy timberless.Thr Grand Trunk Pacific, has, it is maid, given the provincial government to umdorstand that it would like the whole island.M is quite distant from Port Simpsm ond the Skevna River.The mainland is too rocky for a town site.Shoukl it be decided to take the railway to Port Simpson, which is fourteen aniles north ar the crow flies, the lin® woul:1 have to wind along sixty miles of practically aH rock work, which would cout 10.000 4 mile tu build.Kaim Iddand, therefore, has the call.\u2018Tuck's Inlet is larger than Burrard Inlet, and baz good enchor- age over its entire area.The docka would he ten miles from the open sea, and the inlet clenrs the head of the Queen Charlotte group, mo that there is a clear sweep to 4 Orient.The Grand Trak Pacific land stakes are afrendy placed every hundred feet armed the harbor, «o there is no donht of the company\u2019s heen desire to wot the islam] which is namal for the etdyrated Arctic explorer, Paul Kayan, the Indinns eaflingit Kaien, The je tard in heountifully sopplist with fresh water, Clawlawa La x just on the mainland, bat three humleod font above vu level, Taek's Inlet takes rs name from the present Sheriff Tuck, of Nelson, He surveyed the Tximpæan Indian reserve on the north side of the inlet in carlicr dave.\u2014 AID LO I ELAND Greeley, Col, Dec, 20\u2014Mayor Watson isaunl a call to-day for a axa meeting on Saturday night to come sider & proposition to demate a large quantity of potatoes to the starving por of drelamd.Simitar meetings will he hekl at Longment and Fort Collins.1t j+ holievel the farmers of Northern Colorado will contribmte several hundred carloads of potatoes if transportation can 1x arranged for.\u2018The Goverament will he asked to famish à transport to carry the pas tata fran Galveston to rela, Idan.If the Dixie and Polo Cigars are not made with pure Havana tobacco, your heaters and gna logs, Wines\u2014Ktc, Ete, Kt.! French Candied Fruite-French ( pyscallized Fruite\u2014 French Coytalliend Ang ligue\u2014Fie.ich Chrystallized rench Kuga timonda and Bonhons\u2014 Fre: oxes and Baskets, Kto., Rte.H.BEAUTEY, Cherrieaand English Fancy ! PHONE 1116 money will be returned, EE Tr pr EE + HN ONN NNERNEINE ANNE OUR CHRISTMAS STOCK IS NOW IN.THE FINEST CONFECTIONERIES SPECIAL PRICES FOR THE HOLIDAYS.ven MIGN QRADES OF IMPORT® D WINES :\u2014 Old Port Wine -Madein \u2014-Malaga\u2014Bordea'ix Wines \u2014 Chany © Wine-sSauternee\u2014Saumur ines\u2014Rhine uch 23 FABRIQIE BT, crown EE i IN THE WAY OF4 ONE (ENT ee & Cie.Re eivable Christmas Gifts.Our Ready for Service Dapartment contains a number of bs«utiful things that women of refined taste would appreciate as Christmae Gifts.Dressing Gowns and Jackets.; Wadded Silk pressing Jaekets, in pale blue, lined with white, crimson lived with pale blue, \u2026 mean cancacese cocss0cs 000.FASO .Eider Flannel Dressing Gowns or Bath Robs, dinal, pale blue aud pink, fitted back, prettily finished and complete with girdle.cove .$5.00 and $10.00 Handsome knitted Bath Robes, or made of silk and wool flannel, finished with silk binding, very suitakle for invalid and convalescent wear.reerennees.$9.00 and $17.00 \u2014_\u2014 Silk Underskirts.__ Taffetts Silk Underakirts in all the leading stre t and .ing shades, tucked and shirred in entirely new desigus snd \u2018ae.pendable Noalities.1.$5.00 45.30 $11.00 $17.09 Sitk x route i dertkirts all the fashionable shades at $1.30 i oreen Underskirts, perfectly fitti shirred and frilled styles.pe 7 oe ad Tsay SIMARD shides car.Dressy Ideas in Fancy Waists .__ Weists of Chiffon, Satin Messaline, Crepe de Chine a rar- ious Cream and White Laces are shown in attractive en ver $1.33, $5.73, $9.00, $16.00, up to $30 05 SPECIAL\u2014 About 60 fine Taffeta Silk Waists eleganfls trimmed, in very popular shades as: Navy, Red.Pink, Grey, Black with white stitching, all White, regularly worth $500 to $8 50 OF Looccoose senvecs ees eseee crosencen cu 00s0e0s a00000 v0s000 000000 FD IBO Clearing Sale in Wiuter Coats, $3.50, $4.90, $6.25, $8.00, $10.00 Value 8.,75 Value $8.76 Value 811.25 Value $13.50 Value 816.50 F.SIMARD & Cie., 37 >t jO0S-H STREET, St.Roch GCIDENT INSURANCE Co, OF TORONTO.itil] PERFUMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS SPECIAL DISCOUNT.FOR GIFTS OR FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE, we } i choice of the best and newest perfames of such firs as Houbigant Roger, » Cs neon, .Lubin, rtrand, Ce Seely.Taylor.Hie one inaud, Lubin, Route-Be d, Colgnte.laxzell, On original packages of perfuines we are giving à ial di cent, for cash purchases, now until débats Treo discount of 16 per Also on Rand a Full Assortment of .Totlet Powder, Powder Paffs and Boxes, eto.L.E- MARTEL, Drug Store, 81 St.Joseph Street, St.Rochs, THONE 2488.le 2146-\u201421,22,21 36.20.01, QUEBEC.ANERICA'S WINTER RESORTS | SSSSSSesscssasccerccan We have received from Nr.Gen, M.$ ¢ Trantels, General l'axsen Agent, of New York, No.3 of the Four Track \u2019 wries, entitlnl America\u2019s winter re- ° sorts, far which tickets are sold hy -\u2014 the New York Central Lines, Like Non.BLB3 St, Eustabhe street, Îte predecessors il contains much (yen-ly rental $3\u20ac0,) on MON.valuable information an to places, DAY, tha 26th Dx commer instant, cont of route, and what is to be seen there, is well iHustrated and accom- Patteal by maps of the different routes The folder will he rent to any ad titres postpaid on receipt of 0 two cent stamps, and in almort a necessity pal 10 o'clock A.M., at the ofice oi LaRue & LaRue, eae: +++.for those contemplating n° winire NOTARIES, trip.me 28 St.Apa Street The low rates offered hy the railways from Boston and New York +++.dec21x3.D eee JEBEG GKATNE AIM THE RINK OPENS rity and other centres in Massachusett, Maine, New Mampshire, New Yor and Connecticut.for the New Year, will be n boon to those wiah- Mg to spend a few days in Canada, and enjoy the winter sports, Tickets are god to go Decomber 2h, 30th, and 3lat, and valid retuming from Moutreal or Quebec où or before January flat.Stop over will be allowal on tickets issued in New Figland or may intermediate station in Canada.The knew offering these cheap rates Tnelide the Boston & Maioe Rail way, Central Vermont Railway and the N.Y., N, H.& H.Rv.= er UNDERWKAR.Come and ses what we have in underwear for ladies\u2019 and gentlemes.Rise from 90 to 50.: FAGUY.LEPINAY à FRERE, mr co rer The Dixie and Polo Cigars for the Holidays have been put I J) prepared boxes.put up In specially Saturday, Dec.10th AT 8 O'CLOCK PM.Subscription for season as follows: Family .98.00 Gentlemen we Fendi.4,08 Leuiies oc'Boys at school.8.00 Office hours, 4 to 6 p.m.daily, com- tmencing Thursday, Sth December, oo R.CAMPBELL, CBU e A py \u2014\u20140 | j Ï GLOVER, FRY &-00 1+0+++++++»4#% 29035000 \" \"_ evveede\u2014 Thin Model Watches We have the thinnest and smallest Watches made, the former is about the thickness of an old English Penny and costs $30.00 in 18k Gold and $9.00 in Gun Metalsoon\u201d watch is the siseof a six pence and costs 09 Dupe the month of December the store will be ope ++.+++++*+ee4t0404%0%0% +++.0.SEIFERT & SONS, | JEWELLERS.4 16 FABRIQUE STREET.PEN CWRONTOYY.QUEWEY, URNADX.WESNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1001, \u2014 A amar: Fhe Surest Romedy is Allen\u2019s Lung Balsam It neve fills to cure n SIMPLE COLD, HEAVY COLD, aud I BRONCHIAL TROUBLES, Large Botties $1.00.Medium Size 80c.Smal or Trial Size 266.Endorsed by all whe havetried it.Lecce sp The Ouebge laonigie meer me em QUEBEC, DECEMBER 21, 19M re TRF BATQUET Las! HIGEET \u2018he barquet to the Hon.Me.Tuegoon lust night was a function esxvial ly appropriate to the Christmas time, vince it trought together mou of di verse sentiments and actuated by diverse views, foined in à common re joivimg ut the welldeserved honors which hud fallen to the lot of the quest of the evening.It was, in a sense, à national demonstration, for all must have felt Urmt in the distine- tion conferred by two great peoples on tme of Quebec's niost gifted vons, not rly was the recipient honored, hut with him his native province, and with it the whole Dominion of which it forms a part.In auch a demum- stration there is no robm for line distinctions of race, or creed, or polities, for nothing but the hearty pleasure and sympathy with which men ree merit duly acknowledged and rewant- wl, more especially when that merit is evinced in the person of a gentle man so justly popular aml respected, as the Honorable Minister of Agricul: ture, The reply «of Hon.Me.Turgeon to the toast of the evening was a model of oratorieal Woguence, aml especially noticralile for the broaduess and liberality of the views expressed.Nothing could be more delicate or more gener ous than the way in which he spoke of the two races in the Dominion, giving its equal med of praise to each.Such are the sentiments of a statesman and not a mere politician, and they augur well for the brilliant con- tinuanee of a career already britlient- ly commenced.\u2014\u2014\u2014 AN ARBITRATION COURT.Zhe Halifax Herald, commenting on the recent declaration of Professor Parsons in New York to the effect that the establishment of an adntration evurt in New Zealand had saved that country an enormous sum of money and practically abolished strikes, nays that ii such an effective Jaw could be possett here it would he an enormous hoon.has been made jo (his direction wholly without result, but what is wanted, ib it enn he obtained, ix a Dominion with - jurisdiction throughout Canada, and with ver extensive posters, and this is n, thing not easy of achievement, white in Australia it wrechal two ministries, In thie province some advance not Court power for Mr.Reed whose opinion of the lalor party is expressed in the sictmn that its policy dis \u201cGrae to trample on its own fellow workers, aml when it has driven them into its anions to use the power abtained in overturning every principle on which the national lite of the country ia founeled.Toe bill brought in hy Mr.Watson was characterized hy the Australian | Review of Reviews an the strongest, + alnays come hin way unl the latter that of Mr.Watson.the lthere ix something the matter with later lender, and paved the way wo hime If he \u201cfalls down on one pro- tigok up another, He always Jooks for 108 CANADIAN Mau From the annual report qn: Mrige Repmringnt we yathegd Can: ala stands ettbth among] (ll Mart: time States of the world, $l a dou | nage of 683,147 tons.The list is head at blot Britain which, with her œutontes ivcluded, han a total tonsage of 11,071,790; the United States comen à bad eecemd with 2,000,048 tons, closely followed hy Germany with 2208 tons.Norway is fourth with 1,330,728 tems, amd Franee iifib with L156,170 tons; Italy is next with 077.8M tons, aud Ji wventh with MP,SG1 tons.Then lim Cauan, closely followed hy swefen with Ww, 208 tons, and Spain completes the tint alth S1IR,110 tome.Thue Canada, taken by herself in immediately behind Russia aml whead of Movden snd Spain.Oræ-Gfth ot the tonuage of Great Britain and her colaniea is made up of sailing vessels, the remaining four-fifths ave steamers, while more than oue-half of the tonnage of the United States in sailing craft, and this one- is the case with Norway, white (rind of the tonnage of Gefmany also sailiigg vessels.; The rotnrns for Groat Britain | and her colonies and dependencies include as we pointed out, those for the Bominion, hut these are again given separntely to show the position the Canadian shipping occupies among the nations, Thirty years ago Canada accupisl à much higher position, her tonnage being at that time 1,168,363, aud it kept growing overy year until 1878, whith wan its highest year, when it reached 1,213,015, From that time to the end of the nineteenth century there was no gradual decline each year, and in 1000+ the tonnage renched its jowest mark of 659,831 tome.Since then there has been a slight increase rach year, and during the last year 184 new vessels were adklod to the list which increased the tonnage hy 30,534 tons.At the beginning of the pre: wnt year the total number of vessels on the register books of the Dominion was 7,028 measuring 683,147 tons, register tonnage, ad of these 2,419 were steamers with a gross tonnage of 334,- 231 tons.Assuming the average value to be $30 per ton the value of the registered ternage of Canada wonld be $20,484,410, The number of new vessels huilt during the last year wan 32%, measuring 30.328 fons which at a value of M5 per ton would be R1.364.538 for new vessels, Taken hy provinces Nova Scotia heads the Fist with 216.053 tons, fol- lowesl by Ontario with 169.056 tons.Quelée comes third with 138.570 tons; British Columbia fourth with 76,218 tons; New Brunswick 6Gfth with 59, 508 tons: Prince Valward aland sixth with 13337 tous aud the dist ie close with Manitoba and the Yukon di trict, with 7,693, and 2,28] tons re «prctively.is YOU'VE GOT YOUR HEALTH, Great Natures Do Not Pexpair at Dis- appointment\u2014They Look for Somes thing Else to Da, The broad-gaugel man of today doo mot wet Lhe just heave things son position he - immediately starts to ward and keeps on huxthing.A wan th his health and focultios han plenty of opportunities and the man who gives up or even feels dike it has either a mall nature or some physi- eal weakness.Dyspepsia cerluinly puts the best of men out of condition for work of any kind.You cmmmot blame the dyspep- ie for getting blue.The very nature of his disease in most depressing and calculated to deprive him of ambition, energy and hope.There is hope for him, however, certain and sure, and most thoroughgoing attempt to bring all private industries under the control of a State tribunal yet et tempted in civilized history.Tt eet up à fetvral court of three members, | the chairman to te à Supreme Conrt Judge, with one representative respect ively of employers and employed, ape pointed for seven years nt a salary of 1,000 cach.This was tn have jurisdic.\u201ction aver the whole Commonwealth, with power to settle all industrial disputes, and determine all industrial relations, inclinling | wages, hours of work, and the rights and duties of employers and employes; and te \u201cdirect preferential employment or non employment ol any particular person or clans of persons.\u201d Tt had a regis- (rar with power to certify to the! Conrt that any dispute was proper to he vealt with by it, and from his de- D idion there wan no appeal.Power | wars alan given to it to set up private Boards of conciliation and arbi-, tration gud to clothe them with legs! anthority.44 was moreover to te \u201cguides hy equity and good ermacience, mot by technicalition\u201d and having once devided à local dispute trade, it might, if it eo chose, declare that the whole of that particular i dustry throughout the Commonwealth ahold be governed hy the fmdings of the local award, The downfall of Mr.Watron was brought about hy the preferential clause, nnder which the nehitration court could forbid an cm- plover to hire a pon-union man so long as there was a union man of vqual kill available, and which was amended, in wpite of hin protest, so as tov give inion mort Abe preferece only when the majority of persons employ- wl iv any industry voial to shat esol me ve tame 1 in any | In fuet Stuart's Dyspepsia Tabdote are r- cognized throughout the length and Neeadth of the land ns the one cure that's anfe and sure.Theie onbunclel | popularity\u2014reaniting from the thous »w PANNES COLD is now here and will last for at least four mo pu chadéä (form ug WIL last for yesh We inthe line of FUN.© : het Seal, Persian Lamb, Moleskin, Sable Squirrel, Baltic Seal, and Astracan Coats for LADIES\".Beaver.Persian Lamb, Raccoon, and Fur Lined Coats for MEN.EATHER nthe, but FURS pave everything All kind of FUR GARMENTS - for CHILDREN.- = + «= = ~ The L Stock of MUSK-OX ROBES fn anada «eo.HOLT, RENFREW& Co.BUADE SIREET.ROIS AOC INSIDE Correspondence.DINNER TO THE POOR.To the Kalitor of the Chronicle : Doar Nir,\u2014Will you kimlly allow a small space in your paper to notify the friends of the poor and mvaly who frapient tha $.A.Shelter.A free Christmas diner will be provided en Monday, 20th Decembur, from 12 to 11 pan.Donations will ba thankfully revived in cash, food or clothing.ROBERT HANNA, Endign.Officer isi Chargewr mme es - pu Christmas Presents We give below aSlist of articles; comprising part of our large nssort | ment of eral and Ornamental Chiistmae and New Year Presents \u201cSINBAD.\u201d Of a receut performance in Turon- 10 by eho Maoyal iAlliputions, who come to the Auditorium on Monday next, the World has thin to say : Strange upd wonderful are the antics of the Lälliputians and many are the hoppaings to theme little folks as told in the atory of \u201cNinbad.\u201d the new musical speetacular ex(ravaganza in which they will appear at the Majestie, \u2018This company bus been seen bere belore, aml on every occnsion the audiences have consisted largely vf ladien and children, for it is for \u2014 ENGLISH PRINTS\u2014Fast ovlors, for maids\u2019 dresses, in a t variety ntierns, at 0c.and 12e.WHITE APRONS for maids.A large selection for 3e., 35c., due, 48e, 5Sc., se, T5e, TBe.the entertainment of the young that} LARIES\u2019 NECKWEAR in all the tha Lilliputians have gained their | jatest novelties in silk and lace at great favorable notoriety.Sinbad.\u201d ae.Ie.480, 85e, 650, however, con be equally enjoyed | by 98e.81.10, 8} F0.older mila, wha delight in good mu- Si1K BELTS in the latest.sic, pretty girls, of which there are a [styles at 30¢., 38e 8c., B0c., BSe., A score, amd grand spectacular efiects.[35c., 88e., 98¢., $1.10, $1.25, $1.15, The engagement at the Auditorium | $1.68.at will be far three days, aml inchxles PIANO DRAPFES\u2014Colored silk em special children's matinves oi Christ- | broiderad Japanese work, at 31.68, men Day (Monday) and Wedmesioy.|82.15, 82:44.Uh 88, $4.68.\u20142- LACE RED» 5 Vory_ choire de signe at 86.50, $7.50, 27.08, $8.75.REDROOM SLIPUERS in colored knitted wool, for ladies\u2019 and children, at Qc.$1.29, 81.75.CUSHION TOPS, pretty designs at a2%c., 35c., 46c., 55e, BRe,, Tbe.$1.10, MEADAGHES FAOM COLDS.Taxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause.To get the genuine call for the full name and look for signature of E.W, GROVE.23c.$1.50, ; PURSES, in a great variety of makes for 20c., 2c, 38, 40c., ° fac, TRe.PRe., $1.10, $1.48, NEEDLE CASES\u2014A large asaort- ment (n choose from at 1%., 13.20e, Ve, Me, ASe.48e.PRESSING JACRETR in fancy eol- arm wool, at R168, $1.85, $2.18, $2.08, ga,5S, 1,05, 84.25.WRIST BAGS in the latest for 23c., Me.450, Bbc, Oca5c., 81.10, $1.23, S148.Toys! TOYSI!I We are nw showlng a large vn- ivty of Mechanical Toys fur the SIMONSEMINGD) SIMONS & FOULDS.RUCCKSSORS TO 20 PABRIQUE STRBKT 0 THE SILVER RING.The Cazenove Company have male 8 happy choice fur thin season of the vont in waking « production of tL Quebee Diy Goods: Merchants Giving GASH RECEIPTS / PHONE, 1606.Ce EE SCENE AUDITORIUM.TO-N@MT -CARMEN Thursday, Friday, Saturday.Banroaix MaTrvees TrURS.& Sat.THE CAZENEUVE COMPANY In a Grand Boenic Production of THE SILVER KING {Paul Cozensuve uy Wilfrid Denvér) SATURDAY -NEWGPAPER NIGHT Evg's 15-25-36 60c.Mat.15 & 26¢ MON.\" The Royal Lill 15, » | TUR.° BEN a pysians in BB WED, Mat'v.Monday & Wednesday |.RRR rt QUEBEG ATHLETIC CLUB SKATING RINK.Q.A.A.A.GROUNDS GRAND ALLER NON OPER FOR THE SEASON Band Every Fine Night SKATERS i(o SPECTATORS iCc SEASON TICKETS Gentlemen's.,.ana oe $300 Lady's.\u2026 \u2026.200 Family.5.00 DANCING.Patios every hursday National School Hall.rivate leesons given.To:ms moderate.Apply PROF.EMIL C.KARLSON, Naviunal Rehool Hall, Evenirg at pec.3x1w, .WHEN IN RIVIERE-DU-LOUP, P.Q, STOP AT THE CHATEAU GRANVILLE THE BEST FURNISHED HOTEL IN TOWN THE MOST COMFORTABLE | THE HOUSE OF THE COMMERCIAL | MEN.SAMPLE ROOMS FREE.FERROYN A Tonic Wine, pleasant to take.; Gives strongth fakes new blood Builds up tho cystem Throws off all weakness A hoan to those re-overing from wasting fevers and jong {linces.os Setd by all medicine deniers.Davis & Lawrence Co, Lid, Montreal.\u2014\u2014_ SES WELLINGTON KNIFEPOLISH Past son Cieantno amp Pouishine Cuzteex sp, 60, 1, IA LTS Paayon7 PRICTION 1% CLASNINO AMD (HJUAY TE Tue Kurves 2/6 axpu .evan Sacoura LAY AMD HARD LIKS OIMGB Marat Pastas POR CLRATRO PLATS JOHN OAKEY & SONS, Er CLASS PAPER.ÉLACK LEAD J, OAKEY & SONS, LID, PURE FOOD INSURES (00D HEALTH INSURES PURE FOOD) E.W.GILLETT S080 TORONTO, ONT.and New Year's will be & winner, Give the Children \u201cFRUITAA.TIVES\" wWhobèver the liead aches, the storhacli gets upsct, or Constipation troubles ne.Little folk may take them eve: day in the year without fear of i!f- o rm just like ar them ripe es, Oranges, prunes.That's wi Sud alin] or Fruit Liver Tablets are.The fruit juices are so com- Ying by our secret process, that thé medicinal action 1s intensified many degrees.Nothing like them to keep the children plump and roay\u2014and free of (he stomach and bor troubles of childhood usally eflective with folk.50 vents à box; rom FRUITATIVES, Limited, OTTAWA.: Sporting News RSI Daskét Ball \u201c> A DECISIVE.GAME.\u2018Fhe game of basketbell to-morrow nicht betwen the Mihgets and St.George will about.decide the cham- picmship, us the Micyets have not been defeated wo far thie senton.Baseball.MONTREAL AND THE EASTERN.Thomas Martin, Seerotary of the Montreal Cluh, whes is spewding the virter in Rullalo, denies that Mcntreal lost 810,000 last season; that the stockholders of the compeny were tire) af the game ood that Montreal would drop out of fhe circuit, as reported to have ven stated by Fd.Barrow, mañeger of the Royals for a time last Keason, and now in Detroit planning for the next season's campaign of the Indianapolis team.The Ring.SPIKE SULLIVAN WON, Montreal, Dec.MA fast fight took place here to-night between Spike Sullivan.«fF Boston.former lightweight champion, and Dade Kennedy, of Philadelphia, ard the referee mward- wd the decision to Sullivan wil of the Mth round.at the BRITT GETS THE DECISION.Mechanics Pavilion, San Francisca, of the Calif, Dee, 20.\u2014 At the oil 20th r tween A and Battling Nelson, of Chicago.with both men fighting like a pair of hall tlogs, the gomy soucis] the «al of the cordeat and Referee Roche imhexitat- ingly placed hiv hand on the Califor: ninu ax the winner, In the closing round Britt was gaming.the Chicago buy all over the ring but his blows Jacki] suflicient forre to pitt a rictas on hin opponent.The fight was an examplification of how much punishment à himnan wing can endure and not succmeb, AL several stages of the fight Nelson wan badly punished but he always kept pamely coming up lo the firing lime aml all through the 20 rounds he forc«l the fighting.There were à large nimmber of sports from all parts of the United Staten present at the contest.The gate re ; ceipta amounted to &33,000.\u2014\u2014 MG3.LAROCQUE AT ROME Rome, Dec, M\u2014In the courge of his auditnee with Bishop JaRocque, the Pope expressed his satisfaction at the growth of Catholicism in the diocese ol Sherbrooke, and sald he wan ex- coalingly pleased with the strong evidence of the solidarity of Canadian Catholics us shown by the letter ad- dresse dy the episcopate there to Candinal Richanl, of Paris, sympathizing with the cundition of the French clergy.His Holiness repent- wily said : \u201c1 thank the .Canadian Rishops for their sympathy.\u201d Aftorwords Bishop Tallodque presented Mgr.Chalifoux, the Viear-General of Cherbourg, and Mrn.Chan, in aml son, of St.Louis, the Intter of whom prsented the Pope with a bouquet of pansies, n gift which grentiÿ pleased | the Pontifi, who laid hix hand on the \u2018hov's head and guve him a gokl me.dul, \u2014 £100 A MINUTE i London, ee.M-\u2014 How brisk the hid.1 ding waa at the first day's sale of the Marquis of Anglesey's jewelry hy Mosara.Christie may be gouged hy the fact that the nuctioncer -wthorgl in on the average over \u20ac100 à minute The total given for the ninety-five loin aokl wos £17900, and they were disponed of in less than three hours, The first lot, a siamond horseshoe ' pin, feched £8 IC, the louvst price of all; the last, a mamificent rouml pearl.mounted asa stud, went for L365, which was casilv the bichuat price.There was an exciting contest for this lotwen two dealers, who had | it al 10 themselves after £2,000 had been rrachel.One sat at the eml of the tale, anil every time he lift his procil mrant £30.The other stood on the left of the auctioneer amd ned.ssl when Ie wasn\u2019t vawnine, Fach nol emt him CSN, for he was the auc.crsmfnl\u201d hiskder, The two previaue lots fotched over, LIU, (ine wie a lare Bark pearl of drop shape, mounlel ax a scart pin, which »tarting at 2200 went rnpidie up Le C1100, and wae mock.wl down for CLO, after a little de.| |siremam Buffalo.\u2018apine, WTNNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1904, {Marine News} © BTLES LINE.; Halitax, N.%., Dee.20 Tim aa line wa Baa Aysoap, from (lg sow, arrived rary ue 9.30 to-night.CR.LINE.Steumer Emprewt of China arrivel nt 3.30 pn.ywwterdny at Home Kowy, from Vancouver.pas DONINION LINE.Ntewmer Ottonma sailed fen Port: land, at 4.30 pan.Satualay, Ntemmer J rd from Bristol, arrived at Portiend at 10 an.on thelS JRth instant, QUEBEC STEANSHIP COMPANY NS Trinidad, from New York, st 10 un.let Saturday, arriv 0 & ) \\ ?A .2 RL % 0.3 Le Ÿ i XT | | ÿ w 4 = x9 jo ss, = CaS ti Dr, Liewellyn Jordan, N +.{is Medical Examiner United: Statesf i Treasury.) CET Su ; women, ws I {ind it insures gular and painless menstruation, cursf leuncorrhoes ahs ovarian troubles, and bullds up the catire system.1 also consider it one of the finest vatarrh remedies I know of.\u201d* CM ClGee, MLD.Cutarrh Is & systemic disease curable only by systemic treatment.A remedy that cures catarrh must alm directly at the depre-l nerve centers.This je (what Peruna does, .Perona immediately invigorates the nerve-centers which give vitality to the mucous metilranes, Then eatarrh dis appears.\u2018Then catarrh is permanently jeured, 1f you do not Gerive prompt and satisfactory results from the ase of Peruns write atone to Dr.Hurtman, giving s ; full statement of your case, and he will | bo pleased to give you his valuable ad- vieo gratis.Address Dr.Hartman, President of The llariman Sanitarium, Columbus, Obio.| and chogse À Yarerman's Ideal MOORE\u2019S XMAS GOODS BC OKN, DOLLS, FANCY GOODS.[48 St, John Street, QUEBEC.Suitable Christmas Presents.: Davenports, Reed Rockers and Fancy Chairs, Rood Tables, Reed Work Baskets, te.Fancy Rockers in Onk and Malogany.Upholstered and Cobbler Seat, Rockers and Chairs.Rett R ayenporte.ces, Reception Parlor Tables.Card Tables, Library Tables, Mall Tables.Etc.Pedestals, Flower Stands, Magaziue Stands, Etes China Cabinets.Parlor Cabinets, Music Cabinets, Etc.Ladies\u2019 D:ske, Secretaries, Library Cases, Etc\u2014_\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 JAMES PERR HOLIDAY GOODS The like ol w scen in any other l'oy Store in the Dominion 323 ST PAULST, QUF BEC.bich cannot be We Challenge Competition as to PRICE, QUALITY and VARIETY Our Stores are PRUNEAU & KIROUAC.open till 9PM ++++++++++++t+tt+++++++++.++++++++++.+++.» ATLVLHOHAT LAT LLB LBL AD DES ¢ Q ê e ¢ ¢ 4 4 4 : ¢ \u2018 4 ¢ 0 ¢ $ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ê 4 \u2018 ê ¢ : 6 ¢ ¢ Ô ¢ Ô ¢ ê ¢ \u2018 Ô ê Û 4 ¢ 4 ¢ ¢ ¢ ê : 0 ¢ $ ¢ $ ¢ ¢ [4 ¢ $ : $ ¢ ¢ Ô ¢ 4 4 ¢ ¢ ; i SULLA VBA VU VLVVTL TESA SASHA! ne.FINAN TICION NE NOVICE ASIN HONING: +++.105050035S3SSSASS +++.Our Stores Are Now Open Every Night, ++++++++++++++++++t.+++.+++1.++.++.+++.+++++++++++++++ av.Special Offers from Santa Claus to Smokers for Christmas and New Yoar'z.\u2014 Lelore giving à pacual list of the great reduction vf prices with which we bave decided to vor eur cnetou- ors before stock-taling, à word about the handsome = amoker's ponds me have purchased for the holidays in the interest ol the oblige hy returning § Primary De\u2014 partment Elgin Street School imme: FOR THE HOLIDAYS |\u2014™ - \u2018© WANTED \u2014\u2014\u2014 ee \u2014\u2014\u2014 STUDENTS WANTED \u2014 YOUNG man well recommended desires to give private lessons in Fuglish or in Frenc at the homes of any who may be in need of his services.For information We have made large \u2018nantities of Fruit Cake, but Plum Pi dding, Jellied Meats, Jellied Turkey ard Fowl supplied only an omlerel Don°t wait ti!l the last day.Ice Cream, Ices, Creams, Jellies, ete.delivered Saturday night or Monday call er write No.112 Bridge street, morning.St, Roel, Que\u2014\u2014\u2014 A \u2014\u2014 VIBHIEUD & LODIE [rms ope come a Cp © 126 John ftreet.Phone 170 of AY deu Ets aug AL ALL SIZES BEST QUALITY PROMPT DELIVERY.CANADIAN IMPORT CO, PHONE 298- 83 DALHOUSIF 87, DOUBLE STAMPS \u2014 ON \u2014 CIGARS, HAVANA IN BOXES OF 10, 25, 50 and 100.Ash Trays and Pipe Racks, Tobacco Jars\u2019aud Walking Sticks, Cigar and Cigarette Cases, Meetchaum Pipes, Very Cheap E H WALLING, 182 John St JUST RIZCEIVED 28 CASES HEIDSECK & Co's, DRY MONOPOLE.Querts-THE POPULAR WIRE OF THE DAY-Pints A Christmas and be more appreciated for New Year's than a box of taxis or Polo Cigars.The confirmation service in St.Mutthew's Church on Wednesday wild Le hehl at 10 a.m, and not ll, os formerly announced.\u2014_\u2014\u2014 LABATT'S Ale is known as a high class beverage.\u2014_\u2014 > CORONER'S INQUEST.\u201cDeath \u2019 from heart disease\u201d was | the verdict of the coroner's jury in the case of Madame F.X.Giroux, who din] suddenly at Charebourg on Saturday\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Get wise by making veur pur-! chases in the s>.okers\u2019 line at Piper's.Nothing will \u2014\u2014p\u2014 CHANGED HANDS.Mr.V.H.P.Gauvreau, son of Dr.Bd, Gauvreau, of Quebre, has, it ist reported, purchased the Chateau Saguenay and will take possession on Feb, Est next.mr ere ee OH 1 ISN'T THIS FINE, Have you scen the assortment ot toys and presents at Fagus, Lepinay} & Frere\u2019s estatlishmengt * If not go aud see them.The prices and »el tion of articles are unprecedented.THIEVES STILL BUSY, lt was dincover«l yesterday me ing that thieves had entered the or shop of Mr.O'Neil, St.John aiveet, during the night and had car- rib off a quantity of tweed.The robbery was not a very large ome, however.mm- \u2014\u2014\u2014 re Get your Havana and Domestic Cigars in boxes of 10, 25 and 108s and Piper's.-\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 CARTER FINED.A carter name) Leclere, who vester.day pleaded guilty to interfering with the constable at the fre wha, was fined R1 amt costs by Judge Panet Angers.Three other carters will te brought before the court on a similar charge.\u2014_\u2014 Mr.Fecteau, the agent for LABATTS Ale, has on hand Extra Stock Ale 5 years old, in the bottle.Try it.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 FINANCIAL TROUBPES.Me, Joxephat Lechasseur, merchant of levis, consented to assign yesterday on demand of A.F.Gault & Sonn, of Montreal! who have a claim of 8573, against the insolvent.Messrs.Lefaivre & Taschereau have been appointed provisional guardians, + reef ee THE KENT HOUSE SLIDES.All other sports and amusements will now be at a standstill Kent Houee Slides are in perfect order, Try them.Return railway fare 80 cents.\u2014_\u2014\u2014 TROUBLE, BREWING.It is rumors in labor circles that there may be à clash shortly between the union cigur-makers and some of their employers.The trouble is ssid to be caused by a demand by the latter that their workmen sign contracts, a procexling which is strenuously objected to.The matter in likely to be - [hronght before the Federated Trades and Labor Council\u2014_\u2014 NO MORE COLD FEET.The Chinic Hardware Co.have just the thing.A foot warmer for use in steigha.at hockey matches, ete.Conts little to buy and nothing to keep going after you do buy it.ee free FARMER ROBBED.A farmer from below St.Anne's, who came to town to dispose of his products, was rollu«t on Monday of his watch and his pocketbook containing some X15.During the elter- noon he had a number of drinks with rome friends he ha made, and found Inter that his watch aml pure were missing.He was unable to sas who had robbed im and he was forced to return homie minus the articles in question.\u2014_\u2014\u2014\u2014 SLIDING AT KENT HOUSE.Kent House Slides, second to none, leads all other healthy and exhilarating sports \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 ORGAN RECITAL.There war a very fair attemlance at Chalmers\u2019 Church last evening to hear the organ recital hy Mr.Wm.Reed, which was as usual one of grest ju- terent and beauty, the prosremme being an exceptimally well chosen one and rendered in a manner that left nothing to be desired, The vocalists were Mrs, J.Sutherland and Ne, 18, Webh and their selections were appropriate to the searen aml gave the greatest pleanure.The following waa the programme :\u2014 Guilmant.\u2026 Allegro {Fifth Sonata! Jemare.wrens coe \u2026]rrtermensO H.R.Skelley .Fanfare (Etude de Concert) (new) Ad, Adam\u2014=Song .\"0 Holy Night.\u201d Mrs.James Sutherland, Dach\u2014Fugue in (¢ miner (Book 3,No 5) a.Rachmaninoff I'relude in C sharp minor, th.Faulkes Idyll Dubois.Toccata Stephen Adams Song \u201c Appassionnto hy desire).he Star of Bethlehem.\u201d Me, H.B.Webh, W.Reed Cantilene.Relves cores Andante com moto.Flgue Military March \u201cPomp smd Cir cumrtances.\u201d\u201d ep Everything in the smokers line suuabio for Christians prenents to he had at J T.Piper's, 19 Buade St = ete mt cme HERE I8 COLD WEATHER.If you want à paie of white blen- kets, make haste, some and see our prices.Wo have a large job on hand.- H.BEAUTEY.& , .| FAGUY, LEPINAY & FRERE lec- {wan in the main just and reasonable.tuil- | - [ES Ig avh, SERVICE RAMPLOYES \u2014\u2014 a Ask Provincial Govemment for eu Increase in Salaries.A mecting of the Provincial Cabinet was held yesterday, at which only routine busi wan dealt with.Premier Parent presided and the other Ministers wore Hon.Mesars, Tu n, McCorkill, Ridrituille, Gouin, Ar teult and Guerin, During the session some two hundred end fifty civil servios employes, accompanied by the Deputy Ministers of the various departinepts, waited upon the Ministers amd urexcntedd à petition axkins for an worease of lifteen per cent in the salaries of ell the clerks end messengetd The address was read by Nr.L.Cannon, Deputy Atrumey (ren- oral, and oPresalont of the Civil Service Assbdation, and the petition was alxo supported hy Mr.H.T.Machin, Deputy vincial Treasurer, and Mr.Verrei, Auditor General.It was Jointed but that owing to the great increase in the coat of living during recent years, the increase in salary was necessary, The increase iu salar- jes woukt only amount to 226.000 and that the Government, in view of its improved fnancial slaty in re- ont years, would have no difficulty in meeting the increase.Premier Parent, in reply do the Civil Service employes, said that he regretted to be unable to give a fa- | vorable reply at the present time, while agreeing that their contention While the Government's revenue had not ivercased, the cost of wlinistra- | tion had.So mum vx the Province receive] an increase in sulmidy from.the Dominion Government, he wou | be only too bapoy to give their re.quest that favorable consideration which it mileserved.\u2014 FUNERAL OF THE LATE M.A.REARN.The funeral of the lute M.A.Hearn, K.C., whith touk place yesterday mumiing, Was 1 most imposing one, and was a striking testimony of the high esteem in which tive deceanc! gentleman was held by his flow citizens in all ranks of life, The cortege included members of the local bench and bar, members of the local Dominion Parliaments, members of the City Council, professional und business men.e of the District smt a magnificent floral tribute to be placed upon the coffin tol their late colleegue amd there were also uw number of other handsome wreathe, The chi mourners were t son-in-duw of the = decvared, Dr.Delaney , und | his som, amd - Mossen.Qusler amd Boyce.At St.Church, which was heavily draped in moi %, à sulemn requiem mass {was chanted, the celebrant being Rev.Father Delargey, assisted by Rev.Fathers Mickey and Mulhenrn.During | the mass \u201cPie Jesu\u201d was touchimydy i by Mrs, Edwanl Foley.The final ceremony took place at Si.Patrick\u2019s Cemetery, among those present being Judges Routhier, Langelier and Cimon, Hom.Chas.Langelier, Sherilf of Queboe, Messrs.P.B.Caegrain, Jan.nbar, K.C., snd the Messrs, I.& G.Lampson, Mr.Simeon Lesage Deputy Minister of Public Works, ex- Alderitten Martin Foley and J.Byrne, Dr.Howe, Mr.P.Kerwin, and ra.JR.Parkin, N.P., J._ A.Jordan, A.J.Messervey, I.Wright, T.J.Mo- Nony, J.Stafford, Ph.Evoy, 3.\u20ac.\u2018Kaine, M.P.P., anlmany others._\u2014\u2014 LABATT'S Ale is a good stock ale and can be had from the best hotels and grocers.eer fires HONOR TO AN ARIIST St.Petersburg, Nec.20.\u2014 Emperor Nicholas has purchased the entire pri- vate collection of Veretchmgen's pictures, which it was announced tad been offered for sale at auction for 850,000.en Qf ee es NEVER BEFORE.You've seen such nice goods and furs at such moderate prices.: MARCEAU & CIE, 155 St.Joseph street.tu, wed&satxijl.\u2014\u2014 me VIRTUOUS INDIGNATION Nt.Petersburg, Dee, 20.The French reports that Russian agents are trying to aubrorn witnesses belonging to the Hull fishing flect, in con- nectionr with the North Sea incident, arouse great indignatiom here, they bring cemsidered 10 be a wilful mix.representation of fact.Russia openly offered a reward for information throw ing light on the subject._\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 A FRESH BATCH OF KNIGRTS London, Dee, 20.\u2014 It was announc- wl in the Gatette this evening that King Vdwanl hexl conferred a number of knighthowds including one on Jos.Wilson Swan, M.A.President of the Faraday Society, inventor of the incandescent clectric lamp bearing his name, aml a Royal Commissioner to the Bt.Louis exposition, Among the colonial knighthoods is one for Chief Justice Hilliam Henry Worwood of H.| Nastoundiand\u2014\u2014\u2014 Fer Christmas aud New Year Girts im the molters line the place te go is Piper's up-to.date Clgar Emporium, 19 Buade st.me UNIVÆRSIIY DISCIPLINE New York, Mec, 20\u2014Five sophomnres of Columbia University attempted to capture Kingdon Gould, a fel student and mm of Gen, Gould, to-day, to haze lin.After a chase uf a block snd a half in upper Bromiway near the University, young Gould turned va hin pursuers amd waving a revol.vor warmed them to keep away.They kept on amd Gould, alter roprating his warming, discharged the revolver, Gould then fled to a fraternity houm and the sophomores returned to the collage canpuis, secured reinforcements, tetumed and blocked both ands of the stret on which the fraternity house in located.Hundreds of howl- Ing students were on guard.It was that Gould's revolver contain.nl wip blank cartridges.4 ememmsrm eed rman snc SAMPLES.100 samples of jackets and ladies\u2019 skirta will be sold to-morrow.Don's forget that sale.FAGUY, LEPINAY & PRREER, FENTWEIN IW?WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 91, 1904.{ casionally 1 and : Patrick's | A CONFIDENTIAL CHAT.\u201cits pertes nonsense, Bessie, for you te: talk of being laid on the shelf.Why, it all depends on yourself.I your aches and ailments ; do as , plenty of out-of-door air, cuitivate bappi- ness not allowing your mind to dwell the trifles and the worries of life.I t fifty ome-cent stamps to Dr.R Verce, of Buffalo, N.Y., his \u2018Common Sense Medical Adviser,\u201d and found it contained much useful information about the @are of my health, about puysiclogr, anatomy, and everything awaoman should know.1 then decided to write Dr.Pierce and tell him all about my silments, I received such a nice, carefully considered and cone fidentisl letter, in reply, giving me advice about my diet, exercise and all.This advice is free to everyone and | wonder you don't write him at once, It didn't take me many months to regain my good looks.Kver since [was fifteen 1 have suffered untold agonies pericdically but now [ am free from pain, worry apd bad temper.Octook Dr.Pierce's Pleasant Pellets\u2014this for the complexion, and to stimulate the liver.Then 1 took Dr.Pierce's Favorite Prescription three times a day for those womanly weakvesses 1 told you about.That's my secret beauty.Its the casiest thing in the world to be happy and keep one\u2019s good looks.Yok at the thousands of worsen who have been made well by Dr.Pierce's Favorite Prescription ; look how they keep their good looks.\u2018Dr.Pierce offers $500 reward for auy case of Leucorrhes, Female Weakness, Prolapsus.or Falling of Womb which he cannot cure.All he asks is à fair und reasonable trial of his means of cure.\u201d t your worries, take \"Mainly Rbout Persone.* Mr.T.Brousseun.K.C., of Montreal, is stopping at the Chateau, Dr.Blais aml wile, of Exlinonton, are guests ut the Victoria, N.J.Milligan, of Montreal, is n guest at the Victoriai Mr, JW, Glavon, Otlawa, among Lie arrivals at the Victoria.{ Gustave Hemaud, Mostra is at the à Vietaria.|_ Col.W, H, Parker aml wife, of Cambridge, Vi, is registers] at the Victoria., Hon.Messrs.1.Gouin, Tir.Guerin, \u2018and W.A, Weir, arrived in town yes- | terday and are guests at the Chateaui Han E.Devarennes, arrived in town yesterday and is (he guest of his father.Nr.Achille Carrier, District Magistrate, registered ot tbe Chateau yes- tenlay.Mr, C, S.Cherrier, yor.for La- Pratie, is in town ant stopping at the Hotel Victoria.PIR Mr.and Mre.Henry F.Wise, New York, snd H, C.\"Lovejoy, Boston, are guests at the Chateau.Hom, J.C.McCorkill, Treasurer registered at the yenterday.Nr.Alf.Prendergast, General Manager of the Hochelugn Bank, was à guest at the Chateau yesterday.Mossra.D.B.Hanna, Z.A, Lash, K.C., W.I\".Moore and F.C.Annesly of Toronto, were among Vesterday's arrivals at the Chateau.Mr.and Mrs.0.A.Pamitt and E.11.Denison, Rimouevi, ure stopping at the Chateau.Dr.J.Temiens, M.P.P., FE.© Beck, G.Johnston, A.©.Decary, Leslie R.Honker, and Niel Davidson, | were among the Nontreslors who registered at the Chateau yesterday.Messrs.À.Bergevin, M.P.P., C.Piche N.P., J.R.Descarries, M.P.P., G.Langlois, M.P.P., Editor of Le Canada were among yceterday's arrivals at the Chateaumeres FREE FROM CHRISTMAS.We have received from Europe one case containing 10,000 eurprise packages to be given free to \u20ac iklren one for each child, who must be accompanied by their parents, also free distribution of hamdsome cal ra.0.BEAUTY, 22 Fabrique street.mn LARGE REDUCTION.Here is the time to furnish your house.II you want carpets, oil cloth, portieres, curtains, ste, etc, cugs of all kinds, 5 to FAGUY, LEPINAY & FRERE.2 BG DsY GOODs TRANSACTION Montreal, Dee.20-Neyutiations were completed this afternoon for the sale of the businesn of the John Murphy Co., Lid, of this city, to the Robert Simpson Co, of Toronto, and the hatter will takte over the husiness on February 1 next and continue it under.the old name of the John Murphy Co.The firm is one of the oklest re- toil dey goods firme in Canadaen NO DOURT ABOUT THIS.The National carpet awogpers | wore awarded the grand prize and wo gokl medals at Ht.Touis.The highest is Provincial Chateau and greatest award ever made on carjiet sweepers.These high rade goods are sold hy The Chinie Hard: ware Co, Fabrique street, DANCING AT KENT HOUSE \u2018What there is a'doingat Ken House and Grounds: \u2014 Three slides in full swing daily ; dance service every week day from 8 80 to 1180 P.M.; special parlor with hard wood floor for private parties ; Holt Renfrew & Co's, sbibition of Moose Bears, Elk Polar and Black Beaver, a'so other fur bearing animals pro perly housed aud within two minutes.walk from Elevator; Quebec Gun Club meet at Pigeon Menge everv Saturday afternoon, Oharbonneau's Orchestra in par \u201d ; > DOUBLE CASH RECEIPTS TUESDAY, Wednesday, Thursday, FRIDAY.J DYNES, 49 John Street.Phone 271 Dixie - - - 10c.Polo == == Bc.THAT'S ALL.wr 3 \u201cTHE KING OF WRISKIES.\u201d \u2018 (MATURE AND MELLOW) 1, ALEXANDER & C0 , 1191\" accttana.\u2014 LOCAL AGENT \u2014 EDMOND LABRIE, 131 Bt.Peter Street, Que.E.STRIKER LAWTON, General Kgeat for the Dominion, Nentr: al, PQ [CDAIE S0OTLAND'S EMST AND trsisx UrON EAVINO \u2018(DANDIE DINMOHZ\" as USED BY SCOTSMEN THE WORLD OVER.\u201d AALERANOEN 6 Co LETH, IN PLANNING FOR CHRISTMAS GIFIS RE EMBER to call st Mrs.D.R, Murphy's Store where you will get nome go~d tuggestions for Christmas and New Year's Jifts from the following New Goods just reesived.NEW HATSaad TOQUES FUR TRIMMED LCE AND SILK BLOUSES VOILE AND CANVAS SKIRTS AND WALKING SKIRTS FINE LACE AND CHIFFON NECK WEAR LATEST NOVELTIES IN BELTS FANCY HANDKERCHIEFS, VEILING, FANS, KID GLOVES KTC.LACE A v0 HEMSTITOHED COLLARS AND CUFF3 LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S FINE WHITE UNDERWEAR _ NEW KIMONAS AND DRESSING G )WN8 PA DOLLS\u2014We shall show all this month Lovely Dressed Dolls, all prices and Mrs.D.R, MURPHY, 46 £88542 sv P.J.COTE, OPPOSITE PALACE HILL.« } \u2018 HANDSOME | CHRISTMAS GIFTS.We are offering this week a fine selection of desirable Goods suitable for the Gift Season which we have marked down at reasonable prices.\u201c \u2014_\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 -\u2014 Ladies\u2019 Lace Collars In White, Cream and Black, Embroiderod Silk Collars, Black and Fancy Silk Belts, Kid Gloves, Mwlin Iiandkerchiefs with Lace sad Embroidered, Initialed Silk Haudkerchiefs, Muslin Aprons, Leather Hand Satchels, Bilk Fancy Satchels, Cushion Tops, Cushion Forms and Cushion Cord Boys\u2019 Tweed Suits in 2 and 3 pieces, all sizes, als> Reefers and Overcoats at special low prices for this week.Tuques and Nashes in White, Navy, Scarlet, Crimson, Sky Dine and Black._ Sante Claus arrived with a consignment of Goods in his line for ue and we have placed them on view.Dolls, Hanoy Work Boxes, Shaving Cases, and a variety of other articles too numerous to mention here.Extra value in Blankets, Bed Comlorts, Biderdown Quilts.Carpet Sweepers White Curtain Muslin with frill, also Madrua Malin Art tilks, and Silk and Chenille Fringes at Holiday r Our Store will be open for the next two weeks until 8 o'clock p.m.OPPOSITE PALACE HILI lor Sunday afternoon.\u201cDANDIE DINMONT\" P.J.COTE, |\u2019 Ë ~ "]