The Quebec chronicle, 26 décembre 1911, mardi 26 décembre 1911

[" je - ee vag \u201d The Weather Cloudy, light local snowfalls ESTABLISHED 1764.Pints $1.60.Pounded 1832 Distributors for Barclay, Perkins & Co., Ltd.Estd.1781.-Doctor Brand \"Genuine Oatmeal Stout A.GRENIER 84-95 St.John Strast = Phone 1141.meer Nips 8110 Quebec District.NEGRO CHARGED WITH MUBDER 7 Taken From Police Station Near Baltimore and Shot to Death.Baltimore, Md, Dec.25\u2014King Davis, 8 negro aged 28 years, who fast Saturday night shot and killed Frederick A.Schwab (white), at Fair- Seld, Anne Arundel county, was \u2018aken from the lockup at Brooklyn, a wburb of Baltimore, at an early hour this morning and shot to death by a small party of unknown men.Davis, who was also known by the name of Johnson, was dragged to a spot about 200 yards from the station and shot through the lungs four times.\u2018His body was not discovered until saveral hours later by \u2018a passerby wh> notified the police.No all-night guard 1s kept at the station and the police had no knowledge of the affair until the finding of the body was reported.Chief Irwin at once started an investigation.Up to this evening he said he had no clue to the perpetra- ors of the deed.The avenging band.thought to have not exceeded eight >t ter men in number, formed quict- y eflected an entrance into up withobt aérriétiné ibe a tention of those living nearby.and went to Davis\u2019 cell.where they found the negro asleep.Hubert Chace, another negro, who was held in the station as a witness in the Schwab tase, was not molested.Chase said that Davis fought desperately and shrieked for mercy, but his cries were quickly silenced by a blow on the head which stretched him unconscious.He was then dragged away to his death.No noise or outcries were heard by the near neighbors except the shots and no attention was paid to these as they were thcught to have been fired by Christmas metry- makers.FARMER'S HEAVY LOSS.Brighton, Ont, Dec.25\u2014Mr, Samtel Humphrey, Stoney Point, met with a serious loss in the destruction of his barn by fire.Two hundred sushels\u2019 of oats, twenty tons of hay, bis farm implements, harness, tools, ttc.were also burned.The building was in flames before the fire was aoticed and nothing could be done to save it.FIRST DINNER OF THE RUSSO-JAPANESE SOCIETY.St.Petersburg, Dec.25\u2014The first dinner of the new Russo-Japanese Society recently formed here was held last night at the Japanese embassy.Baron Ichiro Motono, Japsnese ambassador at St.Petersburg, and M.Kokovsoff, the Russian Premier, exchanged toasts, both referring to the value of Russo-Japanese friendly relations.THE DEATH ROLL.Montreal, Dec: 25\u2014Mr.W.E.Hunt, editorial wtiter on the Montreal Witness, died to-day at his residence on St, Urbain street, of typhoid fever.Mr Hunt was born in England but came to Canada some twenty years ago and had spent almost a score of years on the staff of the Witness.London, Ont, Dec.25.\u2014Addie Raymond, for many years vendor of stamps a the post office and one of the best known citizens of London, died to-day.~~ Toronto, Dec.25.\u2014Mrs.Frances Wood, wife of Mr.S.T.Wood, of the sditorial staff of ihe Globe, died this morning, after a few hours\u2019 illness at the family residence, 229 Beverley street, of heart failure.Mrs.Wood was in her usual health on Christmas Eve, and was taken suddenly ill early this morning.Mrs.Wood was a daughter of the late Robert Dwyer.of Band Hill, Peel County.Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Sameel, of the post office staff, and Frank JAPANESE CABINET HOLD MEETA Strictest Secrecy Observed, But Chinese Situation Supposed to Be Under Discussion.Tokio, Dec.25\u2014A conterence of | members of the Japanese cabinet, at which many of the elder statesmen, including Prince Katsura, the ex- Premier, were invited to assist, vas held here Sunday.The strictest secrecy has been maintained regarding the discussions at the conference, but it is generally believed that the latest developments of the situation in China were taken into serious consideration.It is understood that the conference reached the conclusion that the adoption of 3 republican form of government by China was apparently evitable.Information from a reliable source has reached here that the revolutionaries in China continue to insist firmly on a republic and that the peace negotiations now proceeding at Shanghai will result in a rupture unless the Imperial authorities in Peking should yield to their demands in this respect.Most of the powers are apparently reconciled too the inevitable tendency of phe prevailing situation, _Ncçither apan or Great Britain has any intention whatever GHintéRvenng 15 any way in China.much less af imposigg any form of government: on that country.The general feeling here\u2019 is that the only alternative for the present situation is for the representatives of the imperial government in Peking to yield.Major-General Shiba, who was in command of the Japanese troops in Peking at the time of the Boxer uprising in 1900, left Shimonoski, the fortified: naval city in the southwest of Hondoo, Japan, for Tokio, in response to an official summons received by him from headquarters.SAYS HE DID NOT CHALLENGE JACK JOHNSON.Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec.25\u2014Jack Curley, manager of Jim Flynn, who is here with Flynn, denies that he has challenegd Jack Johnson, world's champion, in behalf of Fynn, Duscussing a telegram from Chicago to the effect that Johnson would fight Flynn providing Johnson's end of the purse is $30,000, win, lose or draw, Curley says the purse is too large.He believes no promcter will be found who will take the match under the conditions.THE COLUMBIA RACES NEARING AN END.Columbia, S.C., Dec.25.-Only an ordinary racing card was offered at the Fair Grounds this afternoon.Three favorites proved successful, Elizabeth Harwood, second choice, in the fourth event, won over the favorite, Sea Swell, in a driving finish, hy a nose.In the sixth, V.Powers made his own pace and won all the way from Otilo by a length.While no official announcement hap been made, the meeting probably wili close next Saturday, a week earlier than at first intended.GRADUATES OF THE NEWER SCHOOL OF BURGLARY.New York, Dec.25\u2014Graduates of the newer schools in burglary operated on a safe in a five-and-ten-cent store, owned by 8.8.Kresge, in Harlem, to-day and got away with nearly $4000 in cash.The men entered by way of the skylight, drew electricity from a live wire to operate their drill and with nitro-glycerine easily blew off the safe door.A roll of carpet was found which had been used to deaden the noise of the explosion and beside the carpets were found kid gloves which the burglars had evidently used to avoid detection from finger prints, which have recently led to arrests and indictments of several alleged burglars.KOCH, LAUTEREN & C0.FRANKFORT Lotatiiohed 1718.RHINE and MOS ' aw, Yeuns & Go.\u2018 E WINES Since Saturday\u2014Five Hundred Persians, Including Women and Children, Killed, London, Dec, 25~A massacre has been going on \u2018in Resht since Saturday, according to official Persian telegrams received in Londop to-day.These state that on Sunday five hundred Persians were killed by the Russians, many of them being women and children.The people, it is said, have been exhorted not to fight and not to give the slightest provocation, but the massacre still continues.Resht is the capital of the Province of Ghilan and has 40,000 inhabitants.The government house has been bombarded and many government officials and police have been killed.Private houses have heen demolished.According to other despatches, the Russians killed four unarmed Mohammedans in the Armenian quarter of Tabriz during the fighting in that city.\u201cThe people of Persia,\u201d says the despatch, \u201care stupified at the attitude of Russia, especially as these outrages have followed immediately on the acceptance of Persia of the second Russian ultimatum, and when Persia has shown every desire and disposition to contiliate Russia and establish friend- ty relations.\u201d St.Petersburg, Dee.25.\u2014Advices received here to-day from Tabriz in Persian say that the Russian troops have heen forced to abandon the Russo-Persian Bank, which is situated in the principal base there and which they have hithqrto heen protecting.\u2018There is a sum of about $150,000 in specie lying in the bank which is now entirely without a guard.\u2019 Julfa, Persia, Dec.25.\u2014~According to information received here, fighting continues in the strects of Tabriz between the Russian guard and the Persian constitutionalists.The Russian reinforcement consisting of a regiment of rifles and a sotnia of Cossacks, with a mountain battery.which left here on Dec.23 for that city, arrived there to-day.baving encourtered very little enposition from the Persfang.i \u201cPeheran, Dec.35.~The Cabinet today notified W.\"Mosgtn Shuster, Treasurer General of Persia, of his dismissal from- that office.This follows the decision of the National Council and the Ministry to submit to the demands contained in the Russian ultimatum.The Cabinet intimated to Mr.Shuster that they would communicate to him later their plans concerning the turning over of his accounts to his successor.An indignation meeting was held after the announcement of Mr.Shuster's dismissal was made, to protest against the so-called coup d'etat, but the crowds were dispersed by the police without disorder.Further demonstrations are expected.Alt the opposition newspapers have been suppressed and martial Jaw has been proclaimed.The Russian Consul, who has assumed the government of Resht, reports the town quiet at the present time, but looks for further outbreaks.It is reported from Shiraz, capital of the Province of Fars, that Persians fired on a body of Indian troops who were proceeding to meet the British Consul, one of the Indian soldiers being killed.There has been considerable trouble at Shiraz on account of the boycott instituted against the Indian troops by the Mollahs.DECORATED BY THE KAISER.Berlin, Dec.25\u2014The Emperor has conferred upon Herr Von Kiderlin- Waechter, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the brilliants and oak-leaves of the Order of the Red Eagle of the first class.The Secretary already possessed the order.CARDINAL FARLEY CELEBRATES MASS.Rome, Dec.25\u2014Pontifical mass was celebrated to-day by Cardinal Farley in his titular church of Sancta Maria Sopra Minerva.Besides being a demonstration of piety, the ceremony was a great manifestation of respect and admiration of Cardinal Farley, who is commonly called here the \u201cVenerable Archbishop of New York\u201d \u2018The church was packed with worshippers, the congregating comprising many noted personalities among the clergy and laity of Rome.The monks of the Order of the Dominicans, who are in charge of the church, clad in their white robes, added picturesqueness to the scene.HOW THE DUKE CELEBRATED CHRISTMAS.Ottawa, Dec, 25\u2014Christmas was speut quietly in the capital, the weather being against much outdoor eu- joyment, being sloppy and mild.The churches were well attended.At Rideau Hall, H.R.H.the Duke of Connaught spent the season in old English style.Every employt was personally given the best wishes of the day by the Duke who added something substantial to the hand-shake ; the laborers got turkeys and wine, while others had money given to them and higher officials stickpins with the Connaught monogram surmounted by the crest in precious Atones.It is humane to put some things out ELL of their misery, shattarcd hopes, for fevtanmg ï ?* QUEBEC, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1911, MASSACRE CONG ON IN RESHT, PERSIA ea sae AH f a TF 3 + er i pr pene rp = me ne Che @ Jif che r Chr am rl e EE | P Has Anyone Been Missed ?ÉRHAPS YOU have forgofien to provide for some of your distant friends from whom you have unexpected gift.Or, it may be that you have not time to do all your Holiday Shopping yet.still a few days in which to buy NEW YEAR GIFTS for those who have been missed.These suggestions will help you: received an In either case, you have For a Woman Work Baskets .25c to $18.00 Manicure Sets .$1.50 to $10.00 Handbags .$1.00 to $15.00 Handkcrchicfs .5c to 75\u20ac Umbrellas .$2.25 to $4.50 Kid Gloves .65c up Note Paper, pkg.10c up Fancy Brushes .$1.20 to $2.00 Photo Albums .$1.00 up Silk Shawls .Slippers .For a Man Gillette Razors .$5.00 up Shaving Sets -.75c to $9.00 Walking Canes .25¢ to $18.00 Mufflers .3.59¢ to $3.00 House Slippers .75¢c to $2.00 Smoking Jackets .$6.00 up Neckties .25c to $1.50 Half Hose .15¢ to 50c Sweater Coats .$1.00 to $6.Smoking Sets .$2.00 to $5.00 Fancy Shirts .59\u20ac to $2.50 Fancy Vests .$2.00 to $3.50 For a Girl .15¢c to $15.00 For a Boy Sleds .$1.00 to $250 Toboggans .$1.50 up Jack Knives .2%¢c to 82.00 Mechanical Toys .50c up Rocking Horses .$2.50 to $25.00 Knee Pants .S0c to $1.50 Cloth Caps .50c up.Cuff Links .50c up Watches, Special 79\u20ac Wateh Chains .$1,00 up Sweaters .S0c to $1.75 Suspenders .\u2026\u2026.7e to 35e Dressed Dylis .Dolls\u2019 Go-Carts .25¢c to 60c Dolls\u2019 Dishes .25¢ to $3.00 Rubber Balls .5c to SOc Work Boxes .25c up Necklaces .: .10c to $5.00 .50c to $3.00 a.10c up Perfumes, box .Lace Collars .Mittens .25¢c to 60c Leggings .60c up Fur Tams .$5.50 up Fur Mufls .$1.50 up Shop Early HE week between Christmas and New Year's is always busy.* Those who can ar ange to do their shopping in the morning will find that it pays.Open Evenings ROM now until the end of the year, this store will be open every evening for the convenience of those who cannot come during the day./ | | | Ë New York choicest confectionery just to hand, in 1-2,1,2,3 and 35 Ibs.Boxes Candied Nuts and Fruits in }; 1b.Jars Chateau Frontenac News Stand | \u2014 WORK WITHOUT FATIGUE You won't feel exhausted when you take EPPS\u2019S COCOA srsakrasm sustain you as nothing else will-\u2014there is strength ery particle of it.As a supper beverage it ie perfect McGILL HOCKEY TEAM IN NEW YORK New York, Dec.25\u2014Considerable interest is being manifested here in the visit of the McGill hockey team which will meet the Crescent Athletic Club seven at St.Nicholas Rink on Friday evening.The McGills will be the first Canadian team to visit New York this year, and they have quite a local following.The Crescent team\u2019 is in good shape and has had a lot of practice on the artificial ice, while; the Canadian team has been handicapped by the mild weather at home.i Canadians here are hopefyl, however, | that the Montreal boys will he ble, to win out at their own game.Fresh Oysters Hi PER BARREL Delivered in City.~ AT \u2014 H.DEROME Finlay Market Tel.1252.Quebec } RECEIVED WARM GREETING ON HER OTH BIRTHDAY.Washington, Dec, 25-\u2014Miss Clara ; Barton, founder and first president of the American National Red Cross Society, was showered to-day with greetings and good wishes upon the ninetieth anniversary of her birth.Although feeble from her illness early this year, Miss Barton was able to celebrate the day with her relatives and friends who are spending Christman with her at her home, \u201cRed Cross,\u201d in Glen Echo, Md, 3 suburb / -of Washington | : Phone ORR ROAR BROCE ROC VALIQUET°S ICE-CREAM Orders for Ice Cream and Frozen Puddings will be de- $ livered on Christmas morning.All orders must be sent in on Saturday.Charlotte Russe, Cream Sandwiches, Cakes, etc.\u201cAll Good and Fresh.\u201d 1526 Christmas à XMAS 1911 M.HOGAN Montcalm Market Phone 191-186 We are headquarters for Hot House Products, such as Lettuce( Watercress, Radiahes, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Romaine Salad, Hot House Aspere ie Agents for the most famous Hot House Establishment of the i f Quebec.Province of Quebec.FANS THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS, This week we expect a special shipment direct from Paris (France), viz.: Hot House Grapes, French Artichokes, Endive de Brussels, Hot House Asparagus, Caulifiowers.THE CREAM OF NEW YORK AND BOSTON MARKETS ALWAYS THINK OF US WHEN ORDERING PUOLTRY.IT WILL PAY YOU We offer Turkeys, Chickens, Ducks, Pigeons, Geese, Rabbits, TRY OUR CELERY.OUR FRUITS ALWAYS CAREFULLY SELECTED.QUAILITY IS OUR SLOGAN.M.HOGAN, Montcalm Market, Qgebec, P.Q.Dec.19x2w.Tm A SMOKER'S CHRISTMAS Can be made h by a suitable gift.What gift is more satisfactory to ¢ man than « piper pouch, cigarette holder, humidor or other tools of his craft?Every man is pleased by a practical gift\u2014sometbing to be uoté\u2014 when it ie used.something to bring memories of the giver Tes ER You can't h ou want to buy somethi < vous Se what to get.Why not get a box of Webb's or Nieisone hocolates?.You can\u2019t fail to please.She will te their delicate, subtle favor.The fresh purity snd daintinese these cholocates will to her.Come in, see my stock.You can make your shooping easy and yous friends happy by doing so.THOS.BURNS Phone 34%) » } + 63-65 Buade Street RP GAS A SNA hens we amy \u20ac = dectatutb.satalen \u2014.tb \u201cWHAT TO GIVE AND WHERE TO CET IT?\u201d You will find an IMMEDIATE answer in our splendid stock of Holiday Goods.We wait the oppottunity to pat you in touch with all the latest and best tn CHRISTMAS J ELLÉRIES AND NOVELTIES FOR 1911.We are offering the best products of the most reliable mariufacturers, \u2018and certain assurance of High Quality and Honest Worth in each articles.SATISFACTORY SELECTIONS FOR EVERY PERSON AT TEMPTING PRICES, CONSISTING OF Rings\u2014~Diamonds, Rubies, Fmeralds, Sapphires, Pearls, Turquoise, etc.from.verre $ 2.50 to 31.200.060 Rings\u2014Signet, 10 k.and 14 k.$100t08 12.00 Watches\u2014Gents, 14 kt.and 18 kt.gold.from.$3000to$ 250.00 Watches\u2014Ladies, 10 kt., 14 kt.and 18 kt.gold, * Watches\u2014Mir utes, repeating, with chronographs, 14 kt.and 18 ke.from.een.Cee Watches\u2014Gents silver and gun metal, from Watches\u2014Ladies silver and gun metal, from Wrist Watches\u2014Gold and silver, from.15.00 15.00 ete, from .$ 650t08 350.00 * Brooches and Perdants\u2014Diamon Amethysts, Pendants, etc.from.Gaara rene ne $ 1.50to$ 300.00 Earrings\u2014Diamonds, Pearls, Amethysts, Pendants, Corals, ete.from .as ssancnuse veerss.2 200t08 500.00 Bracelets\u2014Gold, silver and gold filled.from.8 S0tok 175.00 Y.ockets\u2014Gold, silver and pold filled.from.JSto8 50.00 Chains\u2014Gold, silver and gold filled, from.Moen 60.00 Links\u2014Gold, silver and gold filled.paresse 40to$ 65.00 Tie Pins\u2014Diamonds, Pearls, Rubies, Sapphires, Pendants, ete.000i0n vuecnsr sonvsscc0ns Brooches and Hat Pins\u2014Silver, from .$ 25t0$ -L25 \u2018Also a great assortment of Sterling Silver and Plated Ware, Yronzes.Brass Goods, Optical, Opera, Field and Marine Glasses and Fancy Goods, ete.8 Bole Agent fof the Celebrated Hawkes\u2019 Cut Glass.Waterman's Tdeal Fountain Pens, an?Many charming and appropriate gifts that cannot be here enumerated.i .| Dur prices are in harmony with your vocketbook\u2014from inexpen- tive articles to more costly gifts.Let us show you high-grade.strictly modern, fair-priced holiday attractions.\u2018All \u2018are invited.A hearty welcome, no matter whether you come to see or buy.VC CYR.DOQUET, Watohes und Blamonds.8 St John St.Tel, 1266 .81.00t08 250.00 Pe SES ~The Queber Chronicle.TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 91, THE WATER MAIN CONTRACT 4 at a The question of the awarding of thé -cahtraet Fer.the new water main is one of the most momentous of the present civic administration, and should consequently be considered - from every point of view, calmly and dispassiopately, .The great difference in the cost between the tenders for the cast iron pipes and those for the steel pipes is a very important one indeed.The difference is so very great\u2014over $300,000\u2014 that every care should be taken to give theie steel pips tenders the greatest consideration.There can Be no doubt that an enormous saving, such as this should prove of inestimable advantage to the civic finances, more especiglly as the city has an excellent clause in the specifications by which the contractor for the steel pipes provides a guaranten-for a nurqber of years.This clause should influence the decision of our Aldermen in their desire to give our city the best service and at an enormous THE QUEBEC CHRONICLE.ALLOW US TO HA YOUR INQU WE CAN QUOTE YOU _NTERESTING PRICES, Asbestos -Cement- Shingles \u201cBESTOSLATE\"\u201d \" Whe Up-to-Date Roofing Material that lasts Forever, BEWARE OF IMITATIONS! x PHILIPPE PARADIS P.O.Box 324.Phone 4082, Morin Building, 111 Mountain Hill Quebec Éd FOR ANXTHING IN THE 4SBESTOS LINE.© SEIFERT'S Show - Rooms will be open till 9 o\u2019clock Every Evening During This Week As the indications point to a great week\u2019s business we would request our customers to do their buying early, either early morning between 8 and 10 o'clock or early afternoon between 2 and 4 o'clock, \u2018 Our glass cases and shelves are laden with everything that we could manufacture or buy to interest our customers, our staff is considerably more numerous than previous years, and we are prepared to receive our customers and do all that possibly can be done to please them during this the busiest of many busy Holiday Seasons, and further, we take the opportunity to thank the citizens of Quebec, whose liberal and generous patronage has brought about the great extension in the firm's business.ee ee G.SEIFERT & SONS ~ Diamond Merchants 16 Fabrique Street, Quebec \"disaster.saving.From evidence received from other Sources, such as Vancouver and other large cities, steel pipes have given every satisfaction, and it seems possible that these will bé used .very generally in all large contracts in the future.We trust that no undue influence will be.used for the payment of any unnecessary exorbitant amount in the awarding of this contract ,and it is certain that if the civic funds are squandered with little regard to actual conditions, the closest investigation into the transaction will be carried on and all details of the matter given the most rigid scrutiny.A BOOST FOR QUEBEC.Passengers who reached Levis after midaight on Sunday morning complain of the lack of ferry accommodation.The Grand Trunk train on which they arrived was due at 11.40 p.m.on Saturday, but being delayed by heavy traffic, only reached Levis at 1240 on Sunday morning.On leaving the train the passengers went to board the ferry steamer, when they were informed that there would be no steamer crossing until next morning, as none ran after midnight.These people were then not only prevented irom reaching theih homes at an early hour on Sunday morning, but were put to the extra expense for hotel accommodation in Levis.They say that so long as such treatment as the above is accorded travellers crossing to the city, there is little use of endeavoring to boost Quebec.a + \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 | 1S CANADA OVER-BORROWING?\u201cOne factor which above alt others has favored the industrial development of the Dominion of Canada within the past decade,\u201d says the New York Financier, \u201chas been the willingness and even the enthusiasm of outside capital to lend assistance to schemes for local development.Canada\u2019s credit in the marts of the world, and particularly in England and the United States has been, and still is, above suspicion.Money has flowed like water into every channel of investment of legitimate character opened by the Dominion.There is no good reason why this powerful assis- ance should not be continued, except that Canadian enthusiasm or optimism bids fair to pass the boundary of conservatism, with the inevitable result of an unhappy awakening some time in the future to the fact that not every financial scheme propounded is necessarily good and sound, simply because it is Canadian in character.\u201d Continuing in the same strain the Financier argues that there are many signs to indicate that the promotion business in Canada is being overdone.It points out that several industrial combinations of large size, which were hastily put on the market a year or so ago, are already in the rapids of financial distress, while others are revealing the fact that not only are they over-capitalized, but they are destined for eventual receivership.\u201cWe do not wish to convey the idea that our good neighbors are at the end of their prosperity,\u201d says the Financier, \u201cfor young countries have a way of recuperating financially when their critics are predicting universal At the same time the overdone trust movement in Canada wiil in a measure react against the splendid credit which the Dominion has always enjoyed and to that extent will retard prosperity, \u201cThere are signs also that Canada is in the throes of a land boom something akin to those which at one time did so much to unsettle business in the United States.Altogether the Dominion, unless steadier counsels prevail, will do herself\u2019 irretrievable injury in permitting to continue un- cheeked what is rapidly developing into an orgy of speculation, hased on overcapitalization and uncertain prospects, rather than on solid foundation.\u201d The Tondon Observer referring to what is described as the Canadian Northern loan fiasco, says Canada as a whole and not merely the government, has heen over-borrowing.The values of fend and meet other things As 1 have been inflated, but we are glad to see there is a growing spirit of caution, though some municipalities have shown something akin to bolting beyond all bounds of caution.IMPRESSION ON THE COUNTRY In the brief sitting of parliament now adjourned the Government has given great satisiaction to the country and the people at large.of course impossible to accomplish It was much, as there were so many loose ends of administration to gather up.But the Government has shown a plain, honest determination to carry out the pledges of its party 10 the letter, and to cosrect the abuses of the previous administration.An extremely acute and true criticism of Sir Wilfrid Laurier appears in an.English review: \u2018The ex-Primerdbimister of Canada S¥tdn made thé nilitake of imagining that an eloquent form of words would enable him to avoid a plain action; and in the end.since the habit of rhetorical evasion grows upon a man, he lost his pristine faculty of anticipating the trend of public opinion in a country where, more obviously than any other, what a man does count for more than what he says, however cleverly he says it.\u201d This penetrating criticism equally illustrates the character of Mr.Borden and his associates, because it describes exactly what they are not.They say what they means and mean what they say, and the cleverness of their speech is explanatory and not deceptive, while Sir Wilirid Laurier and his followers were mostly deceptive without explaining anything.It is impossible for any governmest to be always 1ight, for it is made up of human beings, and to err is human.But the people of this country are pretty well convinced that the present | government is striving to do right, and that stenggle is at once a test of cha.acter and a guarantee of confidence on the part of all.MOVING WESTWARD, The Manitoba Free Press points out that the removal of the Union Bank head office to Winnipeg emphasizes the fact that control of large commercial enterprises is most effective when exercised from the closest and most central point in the field of operation.Competition in any de.paitment of commercial life is now too keen to permit of success being obtained by long-range control.Of this, mo better instances need be quoted than those of the days when from the capitals of Europe it was sought to direct business in Canada.Lt was only possible for them to enjoy a very brief period of success.Local commercial efficiency developed, and in competition with it direction from abroad led only to failure.Tn these later days (he West has developed 8 tiade vf such volume as to necessitate control from its own centres.Many Canadian enterprises, like that of the Union Bank of Canada, find the West too distant, and their business too unwiclding and promising to be risked at fong range control, It is only a matter of time when many more institutions, following in the steps of the Union Bank, will establish headquarters where control can be exercises more effectively.Children Ory FOR FLETCHEN'S CASBSTORIA LOST 45 POUNDS IN WEIGHT NOW WEIGHS 125 POUNDS, THANKS TO \u201cFAUIT-A=TIVES\" Plantagenet, Ont.Jan.3st, 1910.\u201cAbout March 1st, 1909, I was taken deathly sick with Liver Congestion and Stomach Trouble.I failed from 128 pounds to 80 pounds and was confined to bed for eight weeks.The doctors said they would du nothing for me, and as a \u2018ast resort, one of the doctors told me to try \u201cFruit-atives\"\u2014if they would not cure me, nothing would.; My husband bought some \u201cFruita-tives\u201d and inside of ten days, 1 was able to leave my bed.My stomach got strong and I couldeeat and retain my food.To-day, 1 weigh 125 pounds.MME.LAURENT CADIEUX.50c.a box, 6 for $2.50, or trial size, 25e.Fruit-a-tives Liimted, Ottawa.CANADA AND THE EMPIRE.An article well worth reading respecting the relations, present and future, of Canada and the Empire, is published in the current issue of the Queens University Magazine oven the signature of Professor Cappon.In opening, the development of our national life is traced in a clear and comprehensive manner, and throws much light upon the difficulties which met the \u201cFathers of Confederation,\u201d snd were overcome by that band of far-seeing statesmen before they were successful in effecting the formation of the Dominion.National sentiment, a3 it now presents itself, is almost entirely the growth of the last twenty or twenty-five years, and is, he states, partly a result of the wonderiul development and progress of the country during that time, which has given Canadians a sense of their nationality, and has introduced and fostered an clement of high confidence and robust pride, which a generation 4go was noticeable only on a few of the bolder and greater spirits of the nation.Professor Cappon is not inclined to rely too much upon sentiment in fashioning our future relations with Great Britain.Of more vital importance as ties, hie believes, are the commercial and financial relations which Canada as a member of the Empire posseses with the world-wide system of British administration.He touches also upon the \u2018importance of consular agencics and the like, and the protection which the British Bag furnishes for merchant ships, missionaties and travel ling citizeWi-all over the globe, - Professor Cappon shows what the French-Canadians owe to British connection, in the guarantee of privileges of race and religion.Such privileges would not be accorded in the American Union, for example.Neverthe less, he points out, the recent development of Imperial ideals has not won much favor among the French- Canadians, Perhaps, when all the facts are before them they will realize that their special ideals find their best shelter within the British Empire.There is no alternative in sight.As for the English-speaking Canadian, the professor makes it clear that local freedom is demanded.For all that he sees no immediate danger in any mutual arrangemect that might be made with Great Britain regarding Imperial defence or tariffs.Growth implies increase of responsibility.The existence of the powerful republic on our borders is always a situation calling for care and watchfulness Out.Mside of the Empire, Canadian nationality might be endangered by some sudden wave of passion.similar to that which culminated in the Texas nexation.Within the Empire that danger is greatly minimized.Professor Cappon touches mildly, but none the less eRectively, upon the slight interest we take in naval \u2018and military affaics, and he effectually disposes of the rosy dream that the Monroe Doctrine is any guarantee of our security.\u201cThe application of the Monroe Doctrine to Canada.\u201d he says.\u201cimplies the acceptance by Canada of a protectorate from a foreign power.That position could have only one termination \u2014 annexation.\u201d Professor Cappon draws the wise conclusion that to reconcile the principle of Imperial sanity with freedom of natural development for all parts, capable of using such freedom, is the ideal of the British Empiremeres PRESIDENT TAFT OBJECTS TO \u201cFAKE\u201d PICTURES.Washington, Dec.25.\u2014Week-end tourists who want to go back to the folks with photographs with a real Washingtog, D.C.label on them, showing President Taft in the act of shaking them by the hand or in carn- est conversation with them.got an unexpected Christmas present from Mr.Taft, for the President has put the afficial ban on these \u201cfake\u201d photographs.Keveral days ago & Pennsylvania avenue photographer whose window exhibit contains many pictures of Mr.Taft in the act of shaking hands with various citizens whom he probably mever met.wan informed by United States Attorney Wilson to leâve Mr.Taët out of such pictures in the future.The photographer ap- pres to the White Horse, but the resident upheld Mr.Wilsom to, S.J.SHAW & CO.13 8t.John St.Telephone 873 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1911.HARDWARE CHINIG souenn Fabrique Street and foot of Mountain Hili Fire Sets and Fenders in Brass and Wrought Iron Hockey Skates finish.~~ Hockey Gloves | FIRE SCREENS, .Goaler's Pads COAL HODS, .Shin Pads GAS LOGS.Hockey Sticks | \u2014\u2014\u2014 .Indoor Baseballs Brass Tea Kettles on Stands Boy Bleigh Coffee Machines and Toboggent : Chafing Dishes Snowshoes and Skies of al! sizes.LE OR ST00K Christmas Gifts Our stock his year is much larger than usual and all the very newest goods we have to show you.The goods have been marked at the very lowest possible prices.We have been fortunate enough this year to make arrangements with one of the largest manufacturers in Canada to have any of these goods at our disposition within 48 hours.Come and select out of the manufacturer's cats- logue \u2018i we haven't in stock what you want.Prices are very low.A.C.ROUTIER Jeweller and Optician 50 Mountain Hill, QUEBEC The Acme Hour You - won't, in all your holiday shopping find anything more elegant and pleasing, appealing to your purse as well, as our furniture.We have little prices and we have tall prices.The highest hour has nearly struck in the elegant perfection of furniture- making and here you will find that acme of elegance in every piece.JAMES PERRY 323 St.Paul Street Reserve Your Orders For Turkeys| Til Dec.12th We will then have a large and choice stock on haad a: pop- ¥ ular prices.y 5 pi len.: MULCAIR BROS.PHONE 22%.Corner St.Michael & Julis Sts.Quebec Skating Club Subscriptions for the season will be as follows : Children at School .+0.$3.00 Ladies\u2019 Single Tickets.3.00 Gentlemen's Single Tickets.400 Family (limited number only).800 The Secretary will ge at the Rink every day from 4 to 6 o'clock to issue season tickets comimencing to-mor- row (Saturday) afiernoon.prete tqs | DAVID RATTRAY ACCOUNTANT Rea! Estate à Goneral Agent 08 St.Peter Street Sask of Nima Seals Bailing DR.W.VERGE, JR, (ex-Studeiit 1lospitals of Puris.) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Corner of Abraham and Ste.Gonevieve Jills.Tours of Consuliation :-9 to 11 a.n., 2 $ pm.7 toB pan.Telephone 2168, Corners ham and Genevieve: Hills.\u2018Telephone 1303.47 Grande Alicedeeldxguon, wed, frix2w, Abravy KITCHEN UTENSILS General »Hegvy Hardware \u201cE aol : ~ | Sporting Goode À Bascrifilo18 ANDREW C.JOSEPH, Senniesiba Morsiant.: Investments: ESTATE AND GEN:RAL A3EAT.Mgshelaga Bank Buliiay.Phone 3534 « avg.10x1y.P.0.Box 78.Office Telephone 1194.AMOS J, COLSTON Hoohelaga Bank Bullding 142 bec, Cansdian \u2018Audie Per pr Kom et, raisers teat, itor, Soran 1Leiaiise Real Estate, Lamber and.uipwood Bought CORRRSPONDENCE SOLICITED.A.LEOFRED (Grad.Laval und McGill) CIVIL ENGINEER, SPECIALTY WATER WORKS 39 St.John St., Quebec.Phone 348, Thy Genlral Florist Stora Choice cut flowers and plants al ways veady and delivered snywhere in the city.WA.PENNY, Gardsasr aod Fiesint Phons 485.181 8k dyha 3% CROTEAU & GRENIER Land Survagees : Plans for Subdivision 81 St.Peter St.Fra Assuvares SaNdiny Tel.2718 .QUBB82 Christmas Presents Fancy and Useful Our assortmment of Christmas presents for both young and old is now complete, Do your shopping carly so as to get first choice.DOLLS, all kinds and sizes, at 2c, 20c.48c, 90c, $1.10, $1.25, $1.48, $1.75, $2.25, $3.25 $4.25.TOY8=~-A large variety of me- ehanical toys for boys at 25c, 48c, 608, $1.25, $2.25.TEDDY BEARS for young \u201cchild: ren at 40c., 48c., 58¢ PURSES in different kinds of les- ther ut 20c, 24e, 35e, 486, 680, 78¢ 98c, $1.10 $1.48, NEEDLE CASES in a grest var iety of shapes at 20c, 25c, 30c, 48c DRESSING JACKETS in colored Eiderdown flannel at $1.40, $1.98 $2.48, $2.58, $2.98, $3.25.LADIES\u2019 DRESSING GOWNBin fancy Eiderdown flannel at $298 $3.25, $3.78, $4.78.ENGLISH PRINTS for maids dresses in a variety of patterns is the best quality only 12c, WHITE APRONS, for maids, aD new patterns at 25c., 35c, 45c, 906 SBe, 68c.75c, SBe, 95¢ $1.10.LADIES\u2019 JABOTS in silk, lace and chiffon, in the latest styles 25e 38e, 48¢, 5B, 68¢, 7Se, BBe.LACE BED SETTB in very choice designs, at $3.40, $3.43, $4.25, $9.28 $10.00.KID QLOVES in Dents well known makes at $1.00 and $1.48.- BLACK ELASTIC BELTS.Spe cial Gaality, only 25c.Simons & Minguy > » ~ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26,1911.THE QUEBEC CHRONICLE \u2014 Christmas Cifts For Men, Women and Children Mocha Gloves and Mitts, fur lined.Black White and Grey Angoras.White Woollen Gauntlet Gloves.Scotch Gloves, woollen lined Extra Thick Soft Scotch Wool Gloves, woollen lined.Hematitched Linens Handkerchiefs, $2.25 dozen up.Ladies\u2019 and Gents\u2019 Spike Sticks.Boys\u2019 Knicker Stockings and Sweatets.Fancy Woollen Mufflers, knitted.\u2018White Woollen Phoenix pufilers, Silk Dressing Gowns J Silk Handkerchiefs Silk Knitted ern | Silk Pajama Suits Embroidered and Plain Silk Socks Silk Umbrellos Silk Gloves, woollen lined.Silk Knotted Ties, 50c to 32.50 Silk Imported English Ties Silk and Caramere Negliges Shirts.Silk and Pique Dress Vests.Silk or Leather Collar Boxes Ladies Closed, Sliding Sweaters.Ladies\u2019 Thick, Heavy Cont Sweate\u2026 Mens Closed and Coat Sweaters.English Smoking Jackets, $2.50 Up.English Dressing Gowns, $3.00 up.Ladies\u2019 Wool Spencer Vests, Ladies\u2019 Thick Vicuna Vests.Soft Woollen Vicuna Bed Socks.Men's Soft Thick Woollen Vests.Latest Long White Silk Scarfs for Dress Use.48 Fabrique Street J.H.MULLIN, Haberdasher.Bath's Thermometers.Dairy\u2019s Thermometers.Confectioner's Thermometers, Outside Thermometers.Inside \u2018Thermometers.Medical Thermometers, Ete, etc, etc.Headquarters for Thermometers, Baromaters « Compasses For this tim> of the y2ar nothings>importiat tds: what temperatur: you have.Your outsil: th=:.mometer will always tall you the truth, portions.Telephone 95.EL eS abs daz \u201c \u2019 © P.C.LACASSE, CAUSE AND EFFECTS \u2014 The \u201cfriction\u201d method is responsible for stretched neckbands and bulging bosoms.Our new pressure process prevents this stretching \u2014retains the bosom, neckband and wrist band in their original oro- ' \u201cTry Ua\u201d \u201cWE DO IT RIGHT\u201d The Imperial Laundry OPTICIAN AND OPTOMETRIST 40 Fabrique St.54 St.Valier St.Christmas Goods Hockey Boots and Skating Boots.Men's Evening Pumps and House Slippers.Dr.Jaeger Warm Slippers.Men's and Women's Rubber Sole Boots.Ladies\u2019 Evening Slippers, all colors.Children's White Buckskin Strap Shoes.Carriage Boots and Overshoes.Tan Winter Calf Viscolized Sole Boots.A Full Assortment of Footwear.WM.JACQUES & SONS Tel 427.YOUR L BEFORE PURCHASING HOLIDAY AST CHANCE There only remains a few hours at your disposal to make your CHRISTMAS PURCHASES.Make some Gentleman Friend or Husband feel happy on Christmas Day by presenting him with a goed, sensible present.One that he will enjoy.What is more appropiate than a Box of Cigars, Cigarettes, Cigar or Cigarette Holder, a Calabash or Briar Pipe, etc, etc.NOW FOR THE LITTLE ONES.Do not overlook the Children.They appreciate a good big Doll, a Mechanical Train, or anything in the shape of Toys.BEAUDOIN\u2019S Phone 2140.76; St.Joseph St.SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.423; Fabrique Strest.ELSEWHERE CALL AT PRESENTS We now have on hand all the market.season, such as clocks, repeating watches, diamonds, rings, earrings, bracelets and fancy articles in the newest models.Specialty: Diamond Rings From $6.00 to $600 As we import our goods directly under most advantageous conditions, we are in à position to scll at the lowest price on the a.DAVID RACINE 116 St.Joseph Street .latest noveltigs for the holiday \u2014 ; GRAND ORIENTAL GRUISE LEAVING 58 WIR LS \u2014TO\u2014 §1 : Lisbon, the Mediterranean, Egypt and !the Holy Land, 13,905 miles in 78 : days, fare $325 and upwards.Write, phone or call at No.32 St.\"Louis Street.F S.STOCKING, Agent Thos.Cook & Son ALL LINES REPRESENTED.FALL FICTION \u201cThe Valley of the Missing,\u201d by Grace Miller White.\u201cKennedy Square,\u201d by F.Hopkinson Smith.\u201cA Prairie Courtship,\u201d by Bindloss.\u201cThurley Ruxton,\u201d by Philip V.Michels.\u201cCaptain Warren's Ward,\u201d by Jos.C.Lincoln.\u201cThe Man Who Not Lose,\u201d ty Rich, Harding Davis.\u201cTorchey,\u201d by Sewell Ford.\u201cThe Carpet from Bagdad\u201d by Harold McGrath, Harold Myra Kelly.\u201cChildren of To-morrow,\u201d by Clara E.Laughlin, \u201cThe Lighted Match,\u201d by Charles Neville Buck.P.;.EVOY'S BOOKSTORE, 141 St.John Street.$10.00 Cash $6.00 per month will put & beaatifal PIANO 1x your homa Just receiving & new stock of Pianos from the az manu: facturers ARTHUR LAVIGNE \u20ac3-95 John Street Superior Quality THE FAVORITE OF THE DISCRIMINATING SMOKER.WALLACE COLLEGE 25 STANISLAS §T., QUEBEC, 14th Year, Instruction given in Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Telegraphy, Mathematics, Drawing, Music and Modern Languages.No vacations.Day end Evening; Classes.J.W.M, WALLACE, Principal, 420 to 40 Per Cent On Our Entire 8took of SHOES J.CILBERT & CIE 4 88.John Streat : \u2018New York, Jan.30 34 \u201cHer Little Young Ladyship.\u201d by | 2; | + CUT a dt R23 me Pri THE CHRONICLE STEAMSHIP DIRECTORY OF OCEAN SAILINGS.Date of salling with ports of departure and arrival compiled for the.Chronicle he TF.8.Ste:king.general steamablp agent, 32 St Louis street.Quebec.27 Royal Edward.i 27 Lusitan erpool 28 Corinth 28 La Savole, Ne re 28 Laurentie +.New York.liverpoo! 22 Grant New Vork.P C.& If.28 Pr, Irene New York.Bremen 30 Em.of ri Halifax.Liverpool 30 OF ie.+ Ne Vork.P.C.30 Méanewasud 111 New ok Faion: 3 Jan, 4 Mamburp.New York.Mediterranean 4Kr, Wm.4' CG New Vork,P.C, & I.4 La Lorraine.4 Lake Erle ew York.Liverpool t, John.Ton.& Havre.Portland.Glasgow New Vork:P.SE So.17 Maltie.14 G.Weshington.18 Laæe D 18 Sicilian 20 Hesperian 23 Megantie.24 Cedric.New Vork.Mediterranean PS.So & 27 Catifornia New York gow 27 Tunisia Hatifa = - QUEBEC of men at high wages.Winter work in the woods is now in full swing.$100,000,000 BABY WAS \u2014 \u2014 _ \u2014 \u2014 M.HOGAN, Phone 159-191, Montcalm Market CHOICE FRESH FISH FOR ADVENT.Quality our first consideration.Silvery Portland Haddock, Fresh Salmon Steak Cod Pacific Halibut Fresh Mackerel B.C.Salmon Fresh Striped Bass Fresh Herrings Fresh White Fish Fresh Pickerel.Fresh Smelts Sealshipt Oysters Fresh Fish Flakes Live and Boiled Lobsters Kippered Herrings McEwan's Finnan Haddies Malpeque Oysters Our fresh fish comes to us reg ularly by express each week We are fishing for your trade.Don't fail to bite, M.HOGAN, Montoalm Market decSx3w The necessity of having clean linen and the cost ol keeping it 30, is a very important item of our modern housekeeping expense.Recognizing this we have decided to introduce the * \u201cPound System\u201d in Quebec.By this method you get your weckly wash done by a first-class lanndry, very small cost.at a Ask our drivers or telephone the laundry, The Frontenac Laundry BIRTHDAY HOST Washington, D.C, Dec.25\u2014Vin- son Walsh McLean, the $100,000,000 baby, grandson of John R.McLean and the late mining magnate, Thomas F.Walsh, and sole heir to their com- hined fortunes, tonight was host at hia third Christmas celelration.Baby McLean's guests inciuded the Czar of all the Russias in the person of Ambassador George Bakhmelleff, grand uncle by marriage t> the hast; Admiral George Dewey, another grand uncle: the Danish Ambassador, Count Moltke, Senator Crane and some twenty-five juvenile millionaires.elect, who move in baby McLean's set.The festivities included a Christmas tree, a dinner of apple sauce and lady fingers, and a special Christmas AUCTION SALE.In the matter of J.8.Langlois & Co, Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, Quebec, Insolvents.Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, December 27th, 1911, at 11 O'clock A.M, will be sold by public auction on the premises of the insolvents, 1120 St Valier street, Quebec, their assets as follows A\u2014Leather findings.good in process and samples.o $7,465.59 B\u2014-Lasts and dies, shafts vaudeville performance.and pullies, working tables, tools, machinery TO START WORK ON INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY Montreal, Que.Dec.25\u2014Mr.Fraser, civil engineer for the Provincial Government.left today for Lacolle to organize the work of constructing the Canadian end of the International Highway through Rouse's Pdint to New York and one to Miami, Fla, He will make a tour of the different mu- nici; plities along the route and show the local authorities what is to be done so that the work may start in the spring.The American end will be completed in May, but the Canadian end is not expected to be completed before next fali.(those under lease excepted) .,.$13,353.50 C\u2014Office furniture 294.50 D\u2014Rolling stock, horses, car riages, ete.The sale will he made \u201cen bloc\u201d for each item separately.: The inventory may be examined at our office.The factory will be open for inspection on Tuesday, December 26th, 1911, or when desired, upon application to the undersigned.Conditions of payment : CASH.Office : 93 St.Peter St, Quebec.LaRue & Trudel, Assignees.LOUIS DESCHENES, Auctioneerdec18,20,22,23,24x5 TRAVELLER WANTED For Province of Quebec( (Exclusive of Montreal) to Represent a FANCY DRY GOODS HOUSE Liberal commission paid weekly.Splendid chance for a good salesman.Applicant must speak French and A BRIDEGROOM OF EIGHT WEEKS MISSING, Leamington, Ont.Dec.25.\u2014John Passman, the Kingville promoter, is sill unaccounted for.The missing man is a son-in-law of W.D.Nickerson, of Leamington, and left home a week ago last Wednesday to visit friends and relatives of Detroit.Mr.Nickerson and daughter were recall ed to Windsor yesterday on the aup- position that the unidentified man, who was just recently buried in Windsor, might possibly be Passman, but they learned otherwise.He had English.References as to ability | between $50 and $60 on his person and integrity must accompany appli- | when he left, wore a blue serge suit cation, and stiff hat.Foul play is feared.F.C.DANIEL & CO, Mrs.Passman, a bride of only eight 3 Wellington St.West, Toronto.weeks, is overcome with grief.The dec26,27,30x3 | lost ons is only 28 years old, = While Writing a Confession | ARE, YOU DRIFTING Health ie the foundation of success.Nerves, Brain, and Body should be staunch\u2014 dependable.Scott's Emulsion the best of food-tonica, is the firm footing for health.ALL DRVGGISTS 11-64 CANADA, Province of Quebec, District of Quebec.No.1342 of 1911, The City of Quebec, Plaintiff ; Court of ths City of Quebecvs.George Grenier, heretofore of the City of Quebec, in the District of Quebec, retailer of spirituous liquors, Defendant.Defendant is ordered to appear within one month from the last publication of this notice.Quebec, Dec.13, 1911, EDWARD FOLEY, Clerk of the Recorder's Court of the City of Quebec.CANADA In the ProvineeofQuebec{ Recorder\u2019s Court ot District of Quebec | the City of Quebec No.785 of 1911.The City of Quebec, Plaintiff ; vs.Emma Dechene, heretofore of the City of Quebec, in the District of Quebec, widow of Cyrille Fournier, Defendant.Defendant is ordered to appear within one month from the last publication of this notice.Quebec, Dec.13, 1911.EDWARD FOLEY, Clerk of the Recorder's Court of the City of Quebec.CANADA Ia the Provinceof Quebec.Recorder\u2019s Court of District of Quebec | the City of Quebec.No.1437 of 1911.The City of Quebec, Plaintiff ; vs.J.Charles Lawes, heretofore of the City of Quebec, in the District of Quebec, theatre proprietor, Defendant.Defendant is ordered to appear within one month from the last publication of this notice.Quebec, Dec.13, 1911.EDWARD FOLEY, Clerk of the Recorder's Court of the City of Quebec\u2014_\u2014 CANADA { In the Province of Quebec.Recorder\u2019s Court of District of Quebec | the City of Quebec.No.1344 of 1911.The City of Quebec, : Plaintit£ ; vs.Joseph Gilbert, he:etofore of the City of Quebec, in tae District of Quebec, merchant, Defendant.Defendant is ordered to appear within one month from the last publication of this notice.Quebec, Dec.13, 1911, EDWARD FOLEY, Clerk of the Recorder's Court of the City of Quetec.CANADA In the Province of Quebec.Recorder's Court Distriet of Quebec | the City of Quebec No.1213 of 1911.The City of Quebec, Plaintiff ; vs.Treffle Berthiaume, heretofore of the City of Quebec, in the District of Quebec, laborer, Detendant.Defendant is ordered to appear within one month from the last publication of this notice.Quebec, Dec.13, 1911.EDWARD FOLEY, Clerk of the Recorder's Court of the City of Quebec\u2014_\u2014_\u2014\u2014 ee CANADA In the ProvinceofQuehec.! Recorder's Court of District of Queboc | the City of Quebec, No.1187 of 1911.The City of Quebee, vs.Charles Legare, heretofore of the City of Quebec, in the District of Quebec, laborer, Plaintiff ; Defendant.Defendant is ordered to appear within one month from the last publication of this notice.Quebec, Dec.13, 1911.EDWARD FOLLY, Clerk of the Recorder's Court of the City of Quebec\u2014\u2014\u2014 CANADA In the Provincoof Quebes{ Recorder's Court of District of Quebec | tne City of Quebec.No.640 of 1911, The City of Quebec, ! Plaintiff; v Annie Miller, heretofore of the city of Quebec, District of Quebec, widow of William Miller, Defendant.Defendant is ordered to appear within one month from the last pub- Neation of this notice.+ Quebec, Dec.13, 1911, EDWARD FOLEY, Clerk of the Recorder's Court of the City of Quebec.In the Recorder's |Steady work an .T TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, - == Léa } For the Xmas Trade we have in stock a full line of Imported and Clear Havana Cie gars at prices to suit every pûrchaser.| a Antiquedad\u2014Puritanos Finos, in boxes of Antiquedad\u2014Vigneros, in boxes of Bock\u2014Puritanos Finos, in boxes of Bock\u2014Panetelas, in boxe sof .Bock-Perfectos Elegante, in bo: Bock-Reralia Martella, in boxes of Corona\u2014Coronas, in boxes of.Corona\u2014Regalia Diplomaticos, i Carolina\u2014Puritanos Finos, in boxes Carolina\u2014Perfectos.in boxes of.Carolina\u2014Regalia Martella, in boxes of.Cabanas\u2014Cazadores Chicos, in boxes of.Cabanos\u2014Perfectos Extra, in boxes of.pibanss\u2014Longlellows.in boxes of.Diaz Garcia\u2014R.V.Selecta, in boxes of.Diaz Garcia\u2014De la Reine,in boxes of.100 Espanole\u2014Panetelas, in boxes of .c.100 Henry Clay\u2014Purintanos Finos, in boxes of.Henry Clay\u2014Panetelas, in boxes.of.verrene Henry Clay\u2014Regalia Marcella, in boxes of.reser Henry Clay\u2014Perfectos, in boxes of.dereanannns Intimidad\u2014Pavoritas, in boxes of.Intimidad\u2014Puritanos Finos, in boxes of.a Lurline\u2014Monos, in boxes of.eens 50 Lurline\u2014Monos, in boxes of .0coservns 100 Lurline\u2014Excelsos, in boxes of.[ROP 1 Larrenaga\u2014Regalis Windsor, in boxes.eer.80 Manuel Garcia\u2014Puritanos Finos, in boxes of.Manuel Garcia\u2014Alfredos, in boxes of.Manuel Garcia\u2014Invincible, in boxes of.Pedro Murias~\u2014Murias, in boxes of.Pedro Murias\u2014Petfectos Esp.in boxes of J.8.Murias\u2014Presidentes.in boxes of Otero\u2014Puritanos Finos, in boxes of Otero\u2014Invincibles, in boxes of.Otero\u2014Perfectos, in boxes of.Otero\u2014Sublimes, in boxes of.Partagas\u2014Puritanos Finos, in boxes of.Partagas\u2014Sandringhams, in boxes of.Romeo and Tulieta\u2014Regalia de Salon, in hoxes of.Romeo and Julieta\u2014Perfectos, in boxes of.Romeo and Tulieta\u2014Conchas Selecte in boxes of.Romeo and Julieta\u2014Perfectionnados, in boxes of.Upmann\u2014Regalia de Salon, in boxes of.Uomann\u2014Panetelas, in boxes of .Vomann\u2014Perfectos, In boxes of Uomann\u2014Nanoleons, in boxes of.Ynmanne\u2014Minervas.in boxes of.Villar\u2014Imperiales, in boxes of.Villar\u2014-Lieutenants, in boxes of .A.Villar\u2014Reina Victorias, in boxes of .PRICFS FROM $3.50 TO $10.00 PER BOX.CLEAR HAVANA DOMESTIC CICARS x SELSERSRMORSSS 888 \u201825 Arabella.in boxes of .L.0.2.Lacan annees 25 Boston, in boxes of 220200 01.25 Bachelor, in boxes of .11120c.ccesacun.25 Campana\u2014Petit Corona, in boxes of.24 Campana\u2014Conchas, inboxes of.50 Campans\u2014Bouquet, in boxes of.so Davis\u2014Conchas, in boxes of .so Davis-\u2014Marquesa, in boxes of .25 .Davis\u2014 Perfection.in boxes of .28 Davis\u2014Duquesa High Life, in boxes of .25 3 Davis\u2014Lord Tennyson, in boxes of 50 : La Delicin.in boxes of.1 11 50 : Maritans.in boxes of d.so Marquisite, in boxes of 25 and 50 Ovido, in boxes of.50 Primeros, in boxes of 50 > Perfectos\u2014Perfectos, in boxes of 25 Rosamond\u2014Petit Corona, in boxes of.25 Rosamond\u2014Perfectos, in boxes of.25 Posamond\u2014Panetellas, in boxes of.25 and.50 Fosamond\u2014Puritanos Finos, in boxes of.Photo Brand.in boxes of.Ces PRICES FROM $1.25 TO 83.75 A BOX, HIGH GRADE CIGARETTES Abdulla Virginia, in boxes of 50, imporved.$1.28 Abdulla Turkish, in boxes of 50, imported.$1.50 Benson & Hcdges, No.1, in 50 and 100, Egyptian.8 $1.25 and $2.50 Benson & Hedges, No.2, in 50 and 100, Egypflan LL LL.LL Lee sera a sentence nan $1.75 and 33.59 Benson & Hedges, Virginia, No.1 and No.2, in100 .0.a anse cena n $1.50 and $2.00 Benson & Hedges, Ladies\u2019 Egyptian and Russian, in SO.Lea seras an eme n cn vante $1.78 Benson & Hedges, Turkish, in 50 and 100.$0.75 and $1.50 Canstad, Medium and Mild, in 50.121.80.7 Phillip Morris, plain and cork in 50 and 100.81.25 and $2.50 Pall Mall, King's Size, in 50 and 100.$1.75 and $3.50 Pall Mall, ordinary size, in 50 and 100.$1.25 and $2.50 Melachino, in SO and 100.$125 and Sousa, No.25, in 50 and 100.8 Sousa, No.30, in 50 and 100.M.M.Russian Blent, special oual Vafiadis, extra fine, in 50 and 100 Vafiadis, Fleur d'Orient, in 50 Vafiadis, No.1 White, in 100 Vafñadis.Prince of Wales, ex ettes, in 50 LL.Yildiz in 50 and 100.) PS eu tn sx esssse \u201cAI! Christmas Merriment \u201d Our holiday supplies are now open to your inspection.Fresh Walnuts, Almonds, Filberts; also Shelted Walnuts apd Almonds.Table Raisins by the pound or in packages.Prunes, Figs, Dates and Peels.Fresh Biscuits and Candies from the leading makers, Fine selection of Wine, Liquors.Cigars, ete, Choice Turkeys, Cranberries, Mince Meat.M.Boyce & Son, \u201cRELIABLE GROCERS SINCE 1856.i 19-21 Cote D'Abraham.Phone mu \u201c48s.GENERAL LIQUIDATION House Established 1875 Telephone 1146 E.ROUMILHAC 48-50 Palace Hil \"eee .«= « - QUEBEC Direct Importer and dealer in Wines.Liquors, Frenoh Products.etc, * General Reduction in prices on all goods for Christmas and New Year's Holidays.E.ROUMILHAC 48-50 Palace Hill, Junezayxtu.rat.xiy, CUTTERS WANTED: WANTED\u2014Upper Leather Cuttersi good wages.AMES, HOLCEN, MOSREADY LIMITED, + Boot & Shoe Manufaoturers, 201 Inspector Street, MONTREAL \\ \u2014 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26,1911.ALLANLINE fm Mail Steamers WINTER SAILINGS = si Johs and Halifax to Léverpon! otter Dee.8 Jaa.Ly Jan.\"Rates ot Passaæo on féjoon £72.59 and us.Saseni m.Third clas al odin to PAT J rd a ton oer Ope class od second cabin $45.00 Sse sont 8t.John to Havre and London From St John i cear Jo ted second to Loodon, Yea tuto Loe ou 818\", to Havro 83L01 b oans, 3 A Kak ne Rayne pc pois CR Fic: Livhtand Bias \u2019 ee a nravamen p arosat irsiest Telaeraoh on hotel a oenger Bo ata, batng al anon a ~onvanisnos oy: tional Tentaeriatd in a of rther faformation anniy to dent \u2019 HONE & RIVKT.¥ RSTocK Na: 4 RIVET.LLA Ax + A Ne.is Champlain Stress OILED SALTS GLASGOW PASSENGER AND FREIGHT ee Bt.sous NE 58 BALACIA.ae.3 Deo.Bs TE aa XASTEU Joe 11 *Steamers = wits Raisigert (ed class, Fantosund sos JOINT LONDON FREIGHT SERVICE Ceol Storage and Cool Aile om all Steamers marked * From Portlssd, Me.HURONA.FREMONA.CANADIAN LONDON PASSENGER SERVICER Pi From anethampton.Forstane = Me.Jan.9.T.&8.ARCANIA os Jan.3.8.8, AUSONIA.\", ve 7 Cabin (Called Second), \"ABEAN AT \u20ac Orbe He: 25 and ards, and 95 Third class, en A nd, $80.2\\ Prepaid West, te le rie ROE PERO RD \"or LE Montreal, Quebec, Toroato, St.Toto, N.B, Portland, Me.; Winnipeg, Man.and \"alt Cunard Line Agents: BERMUDA A PARADISE ON FARTH tog) outdoor recreation.Excelient sea bathe boating.tennis, golf, cycling.&c.Eness by Travelllag es tl TFICENT, FAST, TWIN-ACREW Transatisatic liner \u201cOCEANA\u201d 14.000 Tons: 33% Feet Long.Arges gored Most Luxurious and only Excide ver Firet-Class Passenger Steamer to Bermuda, Jo Cattle or Freight carried \u201cOceana.\u201d FIRST-CLASS ROUND TRIP, 1 juding stateroom berth & meals.up fes Fataine on the Acantle: Fieotrice Fane In every Steam heated whon necessary.Orchestre.Prome je Dances.Gyranaslum.Wireless.Submarine aay Signals, Staterooms with Brass Beds, Privaie Baths.Finest Promenade en the World.fiteamer Landiag ton Br fit.Geo: kore Ex LORS, nt Lowest Rates.Tickets.etc.ei Bway, N.Y.Mot tiful booklet.Tuner muda-Atiantio Line, Winter Service-PORTLAND, Me.CANADA AS Favori as | DOMINION x Boaton Salling \u2014 Neg: AMERICAN LINE.Piymouth\u2014Cherbourg\u2014 Southampton Philadelphia.Dec.23 | tOlympic.Dec.30 1 White Star Line Steamer, ATLANTIC TRANSPORT LINE New York\u2014 London Direct Mionowaska Dec.23 | Minneapolis.RED STAR LINE.New York\u2014Dover\u2014 Anticer {for Purin Kroonland.Dec.27 | Finiand Jan.3 Jan.8 THE LARGEST AND FINEST STEAMER IN THE WORLD bs OLYMPIC \u201c*Laurentlo\u201d Cruises To the Vast Indirs-Panama Casal South America 31 dayneach Jan, 20 and Feb.24 Lica! » ntor Vaoailon triph on the largest CUNARD LINES LUSITANIA un osu den.% WAR *SAXONIA LIVERPOOL, LONDON, *Quecnstown and Liverpool.PARIS, VIA QUEENSTOWN AND FISHGUARD Mauretania and Lusitanis do not stop at Queenstown, cast-bourd CANADIAN SERVICE \u2014Portland, London Regular sailings of Steamers Carr Third Class CRUISES Calling at Maderia, Gibraltar, Naples, Trieste, Write for Itinerary.A A la ca carte service without extra charge Piers Foot 14th St, North River.Retford H The Robert 0°, Limites, Hope Sve Baade St, F.8, Stocking.arying One Class Cabin (11) and Fastes!, Finest, Largest Quadruple-Sorew Trblns Staaxsbips bn the World CARMANIA #7 BERLIN, VIENNA assengers only to EGYPT iers, Villefranche or Genoa, ume, Alexandria Salling hour noon, [Ir Stopovers permitted Offices, 24 State St, Opp.Battery QUEBEC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER CO.MONTMORENCY DIVISION FALL AND WINTER TIME-TABLE, 1911 On and after Friday, December 22nd, 1911, trains will run ss follows: \u2014 BET.QUEBEC & MONTMORENCY FALLS (Week Days) Leave Quebec for Kent House, via Upper Line:\u20145.30, 6.00, 6.30, 7.05, 7.30, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 a.m., 12.30, 1.00, 2.05, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00, 6.30,\" 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, 30.00 -and 11.00 p.m.Leave.Quebec for St.Gregoire, vis Lower Line: $8.35, 5.45, 6.45, 7.00, 7.48, 9.00, il.ov em., 12.00 noon, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30, 3.30, 4.18, 4.30, S.15, 3.30, 6.15, 6.35, 7,40, 8.30 and 10.30 p.m.Leave Kent House, vla Upper Line:\u201446.00, 6.30, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 9,00, 10.00, 11.00 am, 12.00 noon, 1.00, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, $.30, 7.00, 7.30, 8.30, 9.50, 10.30 and 11.30 in Leave Montmoreney Falls for Quebec, via Upper Line:-\u20146.00, 6.30, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 9.00, 6.00, is, 6.56, 7.15, 8.1%, 10.12 5.15, 6.15, 8.00, 9.00 and .Lower Line: sm, 112, 3.12, 4.12, 11.00 p.m.(Sundays) for Kent 11.30 am.va 1.00, House, Leave uebec 2 12.30, Upper Line:-8.00, 1.30, 2.05, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00, 4.30, 5.00, 5.30, 6.00, 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, 10.00, and 11.00 p.J.eave Quebec for St.Greguire, Lower Line: -7.00, 7.45, 9.00, 10.00 am.1.45, 2.00, 5, 3.45, 4.15, 4.45, 518, 5.45, 7.30, 8,30, 10.30 and 10.45 p.m.Leave Kent Mouse for Quebec, via Upper Line: 8.30 an.12.00 soon.1.00, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 4.00, 4.38, 5.06, 5.30, 6.00, 6.30, 7.30, 9.30, 10.30 and 11.30 p.m.L eave St._ Scwoire fer Quebec, via Lower Line:\u20146.56, 9.12, 11,11 am.12.12, 1.12, 2.15, 3.12, 315, 4.15, 5.18, 6.13, 9.00, 10.12 and 11.00 p.m.BEr.QUEBEC & ST.ANNE DE BEAUPRE (Week Days) Ieave (Quebec for Ste, Anne de Neaupre:\u2014 7.00, 9.00, 11.00 a.m., 12.00 noon, 2.00, 4.15, 15 pam.5 AE and a nme dc Reaupre for Quebec: \u2014 5.30, 6.15, 7.39, 9.30 am, 12.30, 1.99, 3.30 \u2014 and \"4.30 p.m.) L BIG RANK MERGER.Leave for Ste.Anne de Bea A riecting of the directors of the Quebec upre : 7.00, 7.45, 9.00, 10.00 a.m.2.00, 4,15, s.15, 30 id 10,45 pan.7 Leave Se.Aone de Beaupre for Quebec: \u2014 6.15, 8.30, 10.30, 11.30 a.m., 12.50, 2.30, 4.30, 8.0 and \u20189.00 ps.BETWEEN QUEBEC AND ST.JOACHIM (Week Days) T.cave (Quebec, for St.Joachim: \u20149.00, 11.00, 00 and 8.15 p.m.Mave st.Joachim for Quebce:\u20147,15 2m, 12.18, 3.15 and 415 p.m.(Sundays) T.eave Quebec for St.Joachim :\u201410.00 2 m., 200 PM.Joachim for (Quebeci\u20141L.15 am, and 4.15 pm.lontmorency me Fe d to all Stationsi wed to Communication tickets ise Seon sel Pyrenees Falls Elevator is not boxes, meats, fruits, opwards according to charges weight.spply to the Sup- For all other information erintendent.ZLL.VER! J.A By rintendent.E A.CARR, \u20ac General Manager.Lo \u2014| A) and LIVERPOOL (via Halifa 0 = $47.60 sf ta (D rai According to Steamer.Ruts $90 Ficet ; $52.37 Second and WHITE STAR LINE.Largest Steamers in the World New York \u2014Queesstonn\u2014~Liserpr)! tic.ce 217 Soba RRB Rs NX.Y.\u2014 Plymouth \u2014 Cherbourg Southampton *Amerioan Line Steamer.Sails From ww DEC.30 Meditorransan Voyages RIVIERA\u2014ITALY-\u2014EGVPT \u201cADRIATIC\u2019 and \u201cCEDRIC\u201d Jan.10 Jan, 24 Feb.21 Mar.6 finest Sreamor in tho Trade All Steamsra equip2a3 with Wirsless and bE: Mocking, 8 Us Lon(s Brees: Hay x 8 Datronsle Jocest, or G3, Ung, $8 Daiheusie Street.Quene?, H 8tn.t,$ Hu For 8.000.031002 of ths Wits Star-Deminien Largest Britieh Mediterranean Steamers Submarina Siynats.Ask vocal Agen's Rives gL Hus le Etreet ; Geo.!.P.Moore, LAURENT Complete Altars in Wood and Marl Royal a Tingloam, Plastec Uouldings.A tn temic.of ut very Tow prise a visit is respect tuity policited.Tetephono 32819 tu-thesat _ pe MANUFACTURER 07 ARTIFICIAL MARBLE 946-866 St Vallor Street, Quebec.Chimney Mantels, Counters, Columns, Stations ol the Cross, High Belle Communion Tables, Pedestals, Monumeots, and Modeliings a and work MoisAN Memorial Tahlgts, socording to piens.Floors in Spiel atte siiqntion will be paid to i | exchange of shares\u2014that J.P.E.GAGNON Suooseser of V.E.PARADIS Publio Accountant AUDITOR AND CURATOR Accounts Mmestigated and OsSeotsd Financial Arrangements ans Comproas!335 Squidation of Insalveat Salata All work intruste1 me will by economicaliya34 2.2 aly atessds1:> \u2014 RIGHELIED COMPANY BUILD! 12 44 Daïhousie Stres: MOOJUGALL À CONANS STOCK BROXERS H.8.THOMSON MANAGES ] Mn sr, | Commercial Nows MARKETS CLOSED.Yesterday being Christmas Day.all the stock exchanges and other markets were closed.Eastern Townships Bank was held at the Montreal office on Thursday last, the 21st inst, at which a noffer was submitted to the directors on behalf of the Canadian Bank of Commerce.The largest bank merger which has yet taken place in Canada will be consummated upon the ratification by the shareholders of the Eastern Townships Bank of an agreement entered into on the above date by the directors of that Bank and the Canadian Bank of Commerce.The basis of the union is an even is, two shares of Bank of Commerce stock for one of Eastern Townships Bank stock, the par value of the former stock being $30 and that of the latter $100.This union will result in the creation of a bank with a paid up capital of $15.000,000, and à reserve of over $12,500,000.The aggregate assets will exceed $210,000.00, while the territory of the united banks will coer every portion of the Dominion, including the Yukon.The number of branches will be over 330, with representation in London, England.New York, San Francisco and Mexico City.Tt will be at once seen that this union has the merit of preventing duplication of branches, inasmuch as the Eastern Townships Bank is strongly entrenched in this Province, whereas the Bank of Commerce thoroughly covers\u2019 the Province of Ontario, the Maritime Provinces, the Northwest Provinces, British Columbia, and the Yukon.XMAS! XMAS! Don't look elsewhere for toys of all kinds as you can find a great assortment at Faguy, Lepinay & Frere, Parties residing in the country can write to us, if they cannot come to town.FAGUY, LEPINAY & FRERE.H.Norn Massey GENERAL INSURANSE BROKER 111 Mountain Hili C.W.WALCOT, STOCK & BOND BRIXER 98 St Pater St.Tel, 377 6% \u2018Safe, Secure, 6%, First Mortfee Industrial Bonds with us common stock.ALSO Approved Municipal Dsbentures.Selected list of Investment Securities to meet individual needs, sent on application.ai THE QUEBEC CHRONICLE \u2018> Nel Belen § Co Stock Brokers Members of Montreal Stock Exchange Private Wire to New York, Boston, Montreal and Toronto.Any orders intrusted to us will receive our best attention.We will cheerfully furnish information regarding any securities dealt in om any of the above exchanges.Telephone Wo.8913.ho 581 Per See PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that on the 4th of December instant, the city of Quebee has deposited in the Registry office of the registration division of Quebec, plans of a bridge which it intends to build over the St.Charles River, in the city of Quebec, in stead and place of the bridge now existing snd known under the name of \u201cDorchester bridge,\u201d between the northern end of Bridge street, in St.Roch's Ward, and the southern end of Beauport road, in Limoilou waid, of this city, and that a petition has been presented to His Royal Highness the Gov ernor-General of Canada, in Council, tu ottain the approbation of the said Hans, and an authorization to build the said Lridge.Quebec, Sth December, 1911.M.CHOUINARD, Attorney for the City of Quebec.CITY OF QUEBEC.CITY HALL.CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.Quebec, Nov.28th, 1911, PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given tant the City of Quebec will apply to the Legislature of the Province of Quebec, at its next session, to obtain the ratification of By-law of the said City concerning the annexation of Ville Montcalm to the Clty of Quebec, or tc annex Ville Montcalm to the City of Quebec, on certain conditions.By order, H.J.J.B.CHOUINARD, _ City Clerk.CITY OF QUEBEC.CITY HALL.CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.Quebec.Nov.29, 1911.PUBLIC NOTICE Ts hereby given that the \u201cCity of Que- Lee will apply to the Legislature of this Province, at its next session, to obtain amendments to its charter of incorporation, and also to obtain power and authorization to borrow seseral sums of money.to wit: Four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000), to pay the cost of paving in permanent material certain streets and sidewalks, and also the cost of construe- tion and repair of fire stations, and re-equipment and reorganization of the Fire Brigade, and other permanent work: and two hundred thousand dol- tars ($200,060).to purchase the property of the Quebec Exhibition Company, with power to hold exhibition and to appoint persons of commissioners for the organization and administration of such exhibition; to be authorized to subsidize an hospital for the treatment of persons suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis; and also to borrow a sum of five thousand dollars ($5000), to be pranted to the organization called: \u201cLe Congres de 1a Langue Francaise au Canada.\u201d to help them to hold a congress in Quebec: to conclude with \"La Communaute des Religieuses de THotel-Dieu de Quebec\u201d and with \u201cThe Jeffery Hale Hospital\u201d of the City of Quebec special arrangements for the supply of water from its water works to those institutions; to modify the present law by imposing the assessment on immoveables upon the real.commercial.or venal value of said immoveable property: to authorize the city to adopt By-laws to further protect itself and the public against damages, or inconveniences.caused by persons or companies opening in public streets, or squares, excavations or other works which the faw authorizes them to make: to authorize the City of Quebec to grant sn exemntion of certain taxes to the Quebec Board of Trade upon a certain portion of the immoveable property which they ocriipy in St, Peter's ward; and to provide for the maine tenance of certain streets hordering on fand helongina to neighboring municipalities; and also for other purposes.By order.H.J.J.B.CHOUINARD, City Clerk.TE STIR) UF | I Accumulated Funds at 15th November, 1910.$ 62,217,218.87 Subeisting Assurances at 15th November, 1910 143,273,119.00 Claims Paid .Revenue for the Year.139,000,000.00 7,503,485.00 * A Bonus to Equal Scheme Folicyholders of $15 per $1,000 per annum has just beer declared.Total Bonus declared.$37,800,000.00 W.MORTON MASSEY, Chief Agent.The Standard Life Assurance Compa ny.lil Mountain Hil QUEBEC Arthur Bruneau, A.B.Dupuis.Montreal.Quebec.BRUNEAU & DUPUIS Foreign and Domestic STOCKS AND BONDS Mantreat Stock Exchange Representative, Mr.Arthur Bruneau New York and Boston Correspondents Chas.Head & Co.Dirert Wire Communication.123 St.Peter St, Quebec.Phoce 1596, 4 Hospital St.Montreal.Main 210.\u2014 TEMISCOUATA RAILWAY.TIME TABLE Taking Effect, October 30th.EXPRESS Leaves Riviere i 5 Loup.1 19 Connors, N.B.MIXED Leaves Kilere: do que Aire Conoors, EXPRESS Jraves Connars,_N, Arrives Riviere du Ig: MIXED Leaves NB.Arrives Rivet\u2019 Al Trains Daily Except ay.° Conneeti nt Edm ston il crasdias ade NE pA oo Ch Fate geo Presa Tale, Evora a ort Filth at Riricre de Tous Moin afl Inter tog Railway Fxpeess, Fraing, o> oF § act inform@ion, Joidery a êtes ty king, 13 St.\"mois Sueded, Grundy, Manager .x Genny General Freight a ger Agent, Rivien: du Lown.[if Real! Estita and Gzaoral Agant MONEY TO LOAN on 2324 Sesuritins Tel 4050.7 Charest Strer: Passe mayibetu.th catxly ALEX.HARDY The R31! Estat 300); { eliable Connsctionz in Wastorn Canada ® Mochalaga Bank 30il1is 7, Sit/.APPLICATION TO THE LEGISLATURE « Notice is hereby given on behalf of L.P.Sitois, Esquire, Notary, of the city of Quebec, that an application will be made to the Quebec Legislature.at its session, for the passing of an act to relieve him from the office of testamentary executor, \u201ctrustee\u201d imposed upon him by the will of the late Mrs.Francis Jane Mary Lloyd, widow of the late Lawrence James Guilmartin, heretofore of Savannah, Georgia, passed before Notaries Belanger & Labrecque on the 7th Sept.1905, and to relieve him from all responsibility and obligations towards the estate or towards his co-execut- ors by reasonef the part he ha.taken to date in the execution of the said will, and give him a final discharge therefore.St.Laurent & LaFerte, Attornéys for Petitionar.Quebec Dec.9th, 1911.declix1m.KING EDWARD HOTEL CITY HALL SQUARE, QUEBEC, Qut, Surprising rates for the Winter Season.American or European plan.For further information inquire by mail or at the office.Private Telephone 1647.Lonz Distance 3422.108.LAPOINTE, Managerjunesx1y In The Exchequer Court of Canada, the Quebec Admiralty District.No 285.John S.Thom.Plaintiff, Against The Steamship TURRET BELL.Pursuant to a Commission of Appraisement and sale issued out of the said Court in this Action .By Public Auction will be Sold On the 28th day of December instant (1911), at the office of the undersigned auctioncers, No.135 St Peter street, Quebec, the said steamship Turret Bell, official No.104,263, Port of Registry of Newcastle, G.B.; built at Sunderland, 1894; 2211 tons gross register: about 3500 tons DW, capacity on about 20 fect draft: Engines 3 cyl.22 1-2\"x36 1-2\u201d and 60°x 42°; two Scotch boilers; dimensions 2970\u201d long x 400\u201d beam x 217\u201d depth of hold; nominal h.p.233 ; together with her equipment, tackle and apparel, in the coditnion in which she now lies at Indian Cove, in the vigin- ity of the Graving Dock, St.Joseph de Levis, in the harbor of Quebec.Sale at 11 o'clock a.m.A.J.Maxbam & Co., A.and B.Quebec, 9h Deccember, 1911.ight nial it: AUCTION SALE In the matter of Estate Thomas W.Flynn, of Perce, Merchant, In: solvent.Notice is hereby given that on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1912.at 11 o'clock a.m.will be sold by public auction at the office of the umdersigned, 125 St.Peter street, Quebec, the assets of this estate as follows:\u2014 (a)\u2014Stuek .$1,306.60 Store fixtnres .9.00 $1.215.60 (b)\u2014Book Debts .504.92 (e)\u2014Fishing equipment 283.00 (d)\u2014U'afinished store building valued at .300.00 The sale will be made for each item separately at se much in the doliar to the highest bidder for the item A, Band C, aud to the highest bidder for the item D.The inventory and the lists of book debts and fishery equipment can be examined at our office.The store will be opened for the stock inspection on Friday, Jenuary Sth, 1912, or before on applying to the undersigned.Terms: \u2014CASH.LEFAIVRE & TASCHEREAU, Assignees.Office: 125 St.Peter St, Quebec G.R.GRENIER & CO, Auctioneers.CATLANTIG- : STEAMSHIPS- TO EUROPE WINTER SALINGS From St John, N.B, [apres a Britain Decof Ireland Jaan.18 Fd iis Tos ri Empress of Ireland\u201d Feb.Balling liste, plane, etn.tin tate.rat re dE, ma cpio oe Jot corner Palace Di Hilla hn em FETE Xmas and New Year Return Tickets at lowest one-way first-class fare.Going Dec.23rd, 24th and 25th, 1911; valid for return Tuesday.Dec.26th, 1911; also good going Dec.30th and ist, 1941, and January 1st, 1912; valid for return until Tuesday, January 2nd, 1912 At lowest one-way first-class fare and one-third, Thursday, Dec.21st, 1911, to Monday, January |st, - 1912, inclusive; valid fur return until Wednesday, January 3rd, 1912, return January 3rd, 1912.$4.90 Monreal and Return Good going lec.2ist, 1911, to Monday, Jwnuary, 1st, 1912 inclusive; valid for return Wednesday, January 3rd, 1912, For further particulars apply at 10 Anne Street.Phone (567 or 73).GEO.H.STOTT, G.P.& F A New Year's Excursions from New-England Points to Quebec and Montreal Return tickets will be sold at lows est one way first class fare .Going dates :\u2014From New Eng land points, December 29, 30 and 31st, and January Ist and 2nd, 1912.Return limit :\u2014January 12th, 1912, Ch LIT For full particulars, tickets, ete, please apply to 30 St.John St, eor= ner of Palais Hill, 46 Dalhousie St, Chateau Frontenac and at Station » | Ticket Office, Quebec.G.J.P.MOORE, General Railway and .Steamship Agency.All lines represented, G.J.P.MOORE.Also at F.& Stooking, à H.Stott and Hon & Rivet, Quebea \" ° To the WEST INDIES TUE AMERICAN RIVIERA, \u2014By\u2014 T ha Royal MallSieam Packet Co.Especially attractive tours to JAMAICA CUBA PANAMA CANAL BARBADOR TRINIDAD NEZUELA For particulars write tn Sanderson & Son, Gen.Agents, 22 State St.N.Y.decZoxtu.sat.tiflfeb28 Quebec Steamship Go, Ltd, NEW YORK, \u201cBERMUDA AND WEST INDIES LINES From Pier 47, North River, New York ROYAL MAIL FOR BERMUDA, ROUND TRIP, $10 AND UP SS BERMUDIAN, 10,518 tons displacement, sails from New York at 10 a.m., 13th, 24th and Mst Janary, and every Wednesday there- aîter.Fastest, newest and only steamer landing passengers at the dock at Bermuda From New York, for St.Thomas, St.Croix, St.Kitts, Antigua, Gaudeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, St.Lucia, Barbadoes und Demerara: SS.KORONA, 2 p.m, 6th January, For all information apply to QUEBEC STEAMSHIP CO., LTD, 40 Daihousie Street.F.8.STOCKING.HONE & RIVET Ticket Agents, Quebec.A NEW CRUISE TO THE WEST INDIES ON THE NEW STEAMSHIP STEPHANO OF THE RED CROSS LINE Jan'y 19 DAYS >: $100-% To Nassau, Havana, Kingeton À Colon For tbe firat time yott may oruise among the West Indies In a limited time and moderate t \u201cEisotrio fana in rooms and foreed ventilation deck.ora, swim 1, exoel- lent.eutaine, Hours.pry ying SF 150 NG TB ADVIS: 8 BET AN EARLY BOOK: Send for Handsome Booklet 13 BOWRING & CO., 17 State Bt., N.Y: or your local Tourist Agency, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that application shall be made to the Legislature of the Province of Quebec, at its next session.for an Act incorporating a Company under the name of \u201cBagotville and St.Lawrence Railway Company™ with a capital of $2.500.000.00, with all the powers necessary to build and operate a Railway starting from Bagotville, in the County of Chicoutimi, to Murray Bay or Bay St.Paul, in the County of Charlevoix, and from one or the other of these two places tn the City of Quebec hy the most direct and advantageous route, and for other purposes.Quebec, December 21st, 1011.L.A.CANNON, Attorney for the Petitionerdec.22x1m.Bell Phone 3033.P.O.Box 36), BOSSE & BANKS \u20acteaBaams, Columns, Plates, Gay andWatre Fipss, Qontraotors\u2019, \u201curcipai and Bulldare\u2019 842- bles, Machinery ad Gpeotaltiss.BOARD OP TRADE BUILDING, 30 3k Pauldl, Quésis dec9,11,15,18,22,26,27,28 b INTERCOLO Christmas and New Year Holidays 1911-1912 Lowest first-class ane-way fare, fe tweea all Intercolonial and Prince Edward Island Railway Stations.Dates of issue December Z1se, 193 / to January 1st, inclusive 1912, Return limit, January 3rd.1915 For further information and sl zp- ing car accommodation apply to ity Ticket Offices, No, 7 Du Fort ard 2 Dalhousie Streets.S.J.NESTOR, City Ticket A ent.Xmas and New Year Excursion Rates Between All Local Stations.Return tickets at lowest one-way first-class fare.Going Dec.23nd, 24th and 25th, valid for return Tuesday, Dec, 26th, also good going Dec.30th and 31st, and Jan.lst, valid for return until Tuesday, Jan.2nd, 1912, At lowest one-way first-class fare and one-third, Thursday, Dec.21s to Monday, Jan.Ist, inclusive ; vali for return until Wednesday, Jan 3rd, 1912, SCHOOL VACATION.= ¥, One way first-class fare and bnev third, going Dec.1st until Jan.2, sed turning till Jan.31, 1912.£ F.8.STOCKING, ® City & Dist.Passenger Agent.| Agency for Thomas Cook & World's Greatest Tourist Agentst also all steamship lines, 32 St Louis Quebecst, \u2014 ed - XMAS AND NEW YEAR Between all stations :\u2014Single Tell Class fare for round trip.Dec.23rd, 24th and 25th, 7 Return limit, Dec.26th, 1911, { ALSO Dec.30th, 31st and January 1st, - Return limit January 2nd, 1912! First class fare and one-third :De& 21st to January Ist.Return limit Jan.3rd.1912, SPECIAL : \u2014 Quebec to Monte real and return $4.90.Dee 21st to Jan.1st, inclusive.Return limit Jan.3rd, 1912.Special concessions for and scholars.For furgher particulars apply to F, $.Stocking, 32 St.Louis strect; Hone & Rivet, 22 Buade street; Railway Depot, St.Andrew street, and Cha teau Frontenacteachers NVENTORS will find o Patent Office fi wow in Quebec City apened by FETHERSTONHAUGH & SON LOWS ALPUBRSE POULIET, LL , Logel Aéviesr BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA BUILDING The Quebec Chronicle Printed and published by The ting C Watson, deneral Sen re 8 be ait of the Company, 2 Buadl Saber : Dally, $2.00 per annum, Thieme vamentss TF Cent per agate img ?\u2014 Your Good Looks should be & source of pride to you.Saliow skin, pimples, blotehes aud eruptions call for immediate attestion.It should be your aim to get rid of these disfiguring signs of impure blood \u2014 quickly, certainly, inexpensively, -INTTEMPTE ) MURDER IN BEAUCE CO A Negro Attacks a Farmer, Breaking His Arm, but Is © You Can Inspect Our Splendid 4 Assortment of .- MANTELS AND GRATES È And Get Satisfaction, MECHNICS SUPPLY CA AGENTS.i FURNTORE BARGAINS 20 Per Gent Discount Our entire large stock of § |! furniture and Bedding at\u2019 fi Nature intended.and how your will be bencâted.Seid Everywhere.[orm the above Discount mon e © count.- D.S.RICKABY AON Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer, !' 8° Bewir 337 St.John St.Phone 351 imitations Tove = Our stock of Toys includes many | gorcities not to be had in most stores.: Jee our Toys (mechanical and other- | wise), Dolls, Blocks.Games, ete.ete, Mid compare our prices.Cheap Toys, | itable for Xmas Trees, a specialty.j ANCY ARTICLES; See our stock of Fancy Articles, ! itable for presents, including Work oxes, Glove, Handkerchief, Collar, ' uff and Tie Boxes, Brush and Comb BEECHAM'S PILLS help naturally Jrom rein cleanse the system aad ena stomach, liver asd bowels to Try & few doses and see how quicidy you will be rid of Impurities, and your lool Thoroughly tried aad proved good this family remedy Is The Best of Beauty's Aids Wor females.Beecham's Pills are specially suitable.Sce instructions with esch box, In boxes 25\u20ac ORIGINAL sl ie Overpowered.A colored man ramed Williamson was arrested on Thursday last in Frampton and is now awaiting his trial in the Beauce jail on the charge of attempted murder, and it is not the prisoner's fault if he has not to answer a more serious charge.Williamson, who states that he belongs to Nova Scotia, has been tramping throughout the country.but keeps away as much as possible from the railway line, preferring to walk along the main roads.He reached Frampton in the County of Dorchester on Thursday last, and as he was proceeding on his way, he passed two friends who were conversing together.When the friends parted, one of the two, named Roy.went imo a stable and was followed by tae colored man, who struck Roy on the arm with a heavy stick, breaking that member.He then threw his vietin to the ground and tried to rob lim, but the former called for help, and his friend, armed with an axe, rushed into the stable, and as he did so the assailant pulled out a long Colt revolver, and, facing his victim, attempted three times to discharge the revolver, but at each attempt the weapon missed fire.Roy's friend, seeing the predicament in which the latter was, struck the negro on the arn with the side of axe, causing the would-be murderer to drop the revolver, It was lucky for the victim that his companion answered his cries for help and arrived in the stable in time to force the negro to drop his revolver, which still contained a cartridge, and which later on being tried, was discharged, as otherwise Roy would have been shot.Both friends then sucéeeded in laying the assailant cn the ground.and with the assistance of other parishioners, who arrived on the scene, Williamson wi, tied with ropes and driven to the jail at St.Joseph, Beauce.He appeared before Tudge Angers in the Beauce Court House on Friday last and remanded for investigation until the tenth of January next ts, Travelling Companious, Shav- @ Sets, Inkstands, Music Rolls, Cigar and Cigarette Cases, Meertrou and Briar Pipes in Cases, ete, c.; Fancy Boxes of Note Paper at rock nttosn prices.f Don\u2019t forget our Xmas Cards and Fostals, etc, etc.T.H.O'NEILL, 248 St.John Strr Sillery Nurseries Bergarvillo Plants and Cut Flowers, Azaleas, Phone 2042 Primroses, Obconica, Bonoardia, Be- PRON onias, Jerusalem Cherries, Cyclomen, alsam Impatiens, Roman Hyacinths, Variegated Stevia in Pots.Ferns, Cut Flowers, Roses, Poinsettes, Stevia, Violets, Roman Hyacinths, White Narcissus, folly and Mistletoe.Designs from $3.John Ramsden, \u2018phone 03, gardener.Evory Woman 18 lngarested end thould koow © ee moe MARVEL Whirling Spray The new Vaginel Syrin Bre\u2014Most eonven- GIFTS Hundreds of Beautiful Gift Pieces Moderately Priced Now on display in our Windows and Show Cases As beautiful merchandise as the complete stocks of this store contain.EMILE JACOT JEWELER 95 St.Joseph St Have you heard the story shout the pump?Well, well; just come inside and we will tell you a story about the wonderful pleasure- giving gifts\u2014a good story for this season.Our novelties are here in great profusion, suitable for all.You can malË Christ- THE QUEBEC C CHRISTMAS IN CITY CHURCHES Elaborate Musical Programmes and Hearty Services Marked the Festival, There was a bright and hearty celebration of the Christmas festival in the various churches of the city.The festival was ushered in by the usual midnight masses in all the Roman Catholic churches, at which there were elaborate musical services, the sacred edifices being crowded with worshippars, At St.Matthew's Church (Anglican) there was also a very impressive midnight service.The church was hansdomely decorated and there was à very large congregation.Rev.Canon Scott officiated and preached a short sermon.Mr.Wm.Reid's new service was sung for the first time in this city and was beautifully rendered by a large choir under the direction of Mr.G.H.Harvey, organist and choirmaster, At the Anglican Cathedral! yester- Halt in C, and Vincent's anthem.i \u201cThere Were Shepherds,\u201d was also sung, the choir doing full justice to both under\u2019 direction of Mr.E.A.Bishop.In the other Anglican music and eloquent sermons.At the Methodist Church there was an elaborate musical service, the chief feature of the evening service being the \u201cMessage of the Angels,\u201d the soloists being Mrs.E, Paxman and Mr.Arthur Carpenter.At Chalmer\u2019s Church, St.Andrew's, the Baptist and others the services also were special.At the Basilica.At midnight service the ecclesiastics of the Quebec Seminary rendered Poix\u2019 mass, under the direction of Rev.Mr.Joseph Pelletier.and at the offertory Rev.Horace Gagnon sang \u201cMiniut Chretius\u201d with capital effect.Yesterday morning Gounod's Mass was rendered with orchestral accompaniment.under the direction of Rev.Mr.Desroches.At both services a number of Christmas carols were sung.At St.Patrick's Church.The midnight service at St, Patrick's was very largely attended when a large number of the members of the congregation partook of Holy Communion.For the solemn occasion Mr.Jos.Vezina, organist and capel- meister, had prepared the following muiscal programme, which was given in a splendid manner by the choir of the church: : Solemn Mass in G (Wirtzka).Kirie\u2014Choir.Christe\u2014Soprano.Miss M.McNa- namee; alto, Miss M.Henchey; basso, Mr.R.Timmons.Gloria\u2014Choir.Gratias\u2014Mr.R.Timmons.Domine Deus-Miss J.Brady.Domine Fiti\u2014Miss E.Brady.Credo\u2014Choir.Et in Spiritum\u2014Mr.Jos.Shields.Sanctus\u2014Choir.Benedictus\u2014Miss Lewis, Miss J.Brady, Mr.J.Timmons, Mr.R.Timmons, Agnus Dei\u2014Choir, Miss M.Me- Cann, Miss N.McNanamee, Offertory.\u201cO Mira Nox (Adam), Mr.Jos.Shields.Adeste Fideles\u2014Misses M.Deery, N.McNananmiee, Messrs.J.Timmons, R.Timmons.Shepherds\u2019 Mass.Old Christmas Hymus\u2014Choir, Miss McCann, Miss M.Timmons, Miss M.Wallace.mas a happy day for some one.trot.It cleanses instant) y, so ST not to walt to the last minute for your holiday shopping.rt St.Sauveur, tisfaction.orders.J If you want groceries or toys and fancy goods at our big store in St.Joseph Street or at our branch store in please come early and you'll get entire sa- Our clerks are working night and day to fill up the Help them to do their duties, DANIEL PICHE Jeweller, Watchmaker and Optician OSEPH STREET We Depend on Your Kindness Our stock is so big that it is impossible to see it going down, Our reserve is inexhaustible, Our Prices Are The Lowest in Town sq MYRA