The Herald, 30 septembre 1899, samedi 30 septembre 1899

[" 1 \u2014\u2014 ss ¢ \u2018towards getting her off.: Telephone Main 348, The IHeral; Lis oo A AEE.To-morrow\u2019s Weathe \\ \u2014 Ps r ?2%, An ' a d order The Herald delivered every Fine à cook ee, % night at your residence.\u2014 2 Te : \u2014 < = cu Cu En Cu I2NDY «a.NO.231.ame = MONTREAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30.1859.PRICE ONE CENT, ] Tr ee PASSENGERS GRAPHIC STORIES OF THE DISASTER TO THE SCOTSMAN Some of the Lower Classes of the Crew Got Drunk and Stole Money and Valuables from the Cabin Passengers MONOPOLIZED THE TENT ON SHORE At 2.30 this morning the majority of the wrecked passengers of the steamship Scotsman arrived at Bonaventure Depot on the special train over the Intercolonlial Railway.Though the journey was long and exiremcly tedious, the spirits of the people brightened perceptibly as Montreal was neared, and the beginning of the end of their troubles seemed to be in sight.A Herald representative spent the entire day in the company, and the stories of suffering, heroism, danger and pillaging were so many that pages of a newspaper could be filled.There is no statement of authority from the captain or any of the officers of the Scotsman as to the cause of the accident, the measures taken for the safety and comfort of the passengers or us to the looting of the ship by its own firemen, assisted, in many instances, by men of the steerage.As to the cause of the accident, there seems not the slightest doubt that fog was to blame.It is stated that Capt.Skrim- shire has said, though of course unofiicial- ly, that on Friday morning, while in a dense fog a whistle was heard.Capt, Skrimshire says, according to the story, that he concluded it was that of another steamer and altered his course accordingly.A few minutes later there was an awful crash, and the vessel was upon the rocks.I'ormerly the fog signal on the end of the island was a gun, but a short time ago a whistle was substituted, and this was the whistle that was heard.The Captain, it is reported, asserts that he was never notified of the change and so it was that the disaster occurred.It is not likely that the Captain will say anything officially until he makes his report to the Dominion Line.With regard to the measures taken for the safety and comfort of the passengers, there appears to be some ground for complaint.Many people affirm that the boats were not in a position to be lowered as quickly as they might have been and that they were not properly provisioned with food and water.In some cases the women in the boats were ten hours without a drop of water or a piece of bread.In one case, the plug at the bottom of the boat came out and In a minute there was several inches of water around the feet of the unfortunate people.A passenger took one of the row-locks and, binding it round with a handkerchief, valuable as the latter was just then, forced it in the hole and stopped the leak.Next comes the serious question of the looting of the ship within a few moments after she struck.Could anything have been done to prevent this?Passengers and officers say no.There is every reason to believe that many of the men had long since talked over what they would do in case any ship which they were on should be wrecked.Certain it is that there was a united rush for the cabins and the work of pillage was complete.Miss Cassel, of \u2018\u201cThe Sign of the Cross\u2019 Company, had a rather good-looking tin \u2018make-up\u2019 box.When a gentleman went into her room the box was found gplit open with an axe and the powder and puffs spilled about the room.The third officer gives out a statement that No.4 row-boat was stove in by No.6, and that there was no drunkenness before Saturday night, when he was placed at the door of the spirit locker with a rifle, and that there was no drunkenness after.This is directly at variance with the testimony of scores of passengers.They say the boat was swamped.As to the drunk enness there is not the slightest doubt that men were intoxicated on many occasions.As late as the night before the resccue they got in such a condition that they insulted the women.There was no way of coping with it, however, Several of the passengers had revolvers and discussed the advisability of forcing the men into submission, but it was remembered that many firearms had been stolen, and the thieves and drunkards might fire upon the women.It was therefore decided to submit to the inevitable.There were two hundred and fifty-nine passengers on board, and a crew of one hundred and thirty.The great majority of these, of course, came up on the Montfort and got off at Rimouski.A few, through sickness, were unable to get off, as, for instance, Mr.W.E.Allum and Mrs.Allum, and their son, of New York.Mrs.Allum was in the water for over an hour, and, when found, was lying unconscious on the rocks, having been thrown up by the waves.She was resuscitated by the doctor, who gave her every attention.She is, however, In a very serious condition, and is still on the Montfort, together with her husband and son.About thirty people in all are coming up on the steamship Grecian.Then there are a few passengers, including Mr., Ww.J.James, Mrs.K.James, Mrs.H.Martin and Miss Mary Reid, who are still on the island, having, it is thought, been away from the neighborhood of the lighthouse when the Montfort came in sight.The captain and all his officers, with the exception of Mr.Williams, the third officer, who was gent on board the Montfort with the passengers, are still with the sh), and there they will, it is thought, remain until she either goes to pieces or something is done It is not thought probable that she can be saved.The experienced men of the Montfort, and the passengers, who certainly were in a position to give a fair judgment, say that there is absolutely no hope for her, as, with the first east wind, she will go to pieces.Just bow the captain and his officers and the rest of the passengers will be brought to Montreal is not known; but in all probabil Ity they will simply take their chances of a passing ship being attracted by signals from the lighthouse when they are ready to leave.OFFICIALS INTERVIEWED.Third Officer of Scotsman Talks, Mr, M\u2018Farlane Admits Thefts.Third Officer Williams, of the Scotsman, who represented the officers of the wrecked vessel, was asked for an official statement.\u201c] capnot enter into any discussion as to the accident,\u201d he said.\u2018When the alarn was given it was the duty of every officer \u201cnd certain members of the crew to reach the deck with all possible haste.This they did, and the work which falls to the lot of each man on such an occasion was faithfully done.I am told that some of the crew stole from the cabins.This may be so, but I have no personal knowledge of it.I cannot say anything whatever as to the cause of the accident.\u201d Mr.Robert MeFarlane, of the Dominion Line, did not deny for a moment the stor- fes of the looting and disgraceful conduct of some of the men.He wished to point out, however, that the men who were really considered fhe crew were noble fellows who had dore their duty.There were a number of firemen engaged in England, and these, he feared, had been guilty of the crimes charged against them.Dr.H.M: Henderson, of the Scotsman, stated that he did not care, owing to his position, to discuss the wreck, but on De- ing questioned he said that, considering the circumstunces, the health of the passengers was very good.A number, of course, were suffering from exposure, but it was not at all serious.The doctor could not t: 11 the number of lives lost, and would not make an estimate.He was continuously with the passengers on the rocks until the arrival of the Montfort.\u201cWe, the undersigned passengers of the SS.Scotsman, wrecked on Belle Isle, desire to express our heartfelt thanks to Capt.W.D.Jones, of the R.M.S.Montfort, his officers, chief engineer and crew, for her humane and seamanlike conduct in rescuing us from a position of extreme gravity and danger to the weaker members of our party on the 27th day of September, 1899, and for the extreme kindness and cunsid- eration shown to us on the vessel which he so ably commands.\u201d THE BEST STORY TOLD Prof.Kirschman of Toronto University Gives Credit.To the Captain and Officers for Coolness and Energy, and Blames only the \u201c Rascally Crew.Dr.Kirschman, associate professor of philosophy at Toronto University, told an interesting and clear story of the wreck.\u201cI had not \u2018retired,\u201d he said, \u201cwhen I heard the whistle blow.This was before the vessel struck.Almost immediately there was a grinding sensation and a crash.I at once went on deck.It was intensely dark and there was a heavy drizziing fog.I noticed that the ship had tilted over to an angle of fifteen degrees.The ladies were ordered into boats, but the first one lowered sank and most of the ladies were drowned.By this time the ship was at an angle of thirty to forty degrees, hut she seemod to be securely held by the rocks and I concluded she would not sink.There was no panie, but on the contrary, the best of order prevailed.I thought we were lost, but Mr, Abbott, my assistant at Toronto University, lighted cigarettes and awaited events.After the sinking of the first boat, four others were lowered in perfect order.It then became brighter and [ saw we were about twenty feet from the rocks.The captain ordered § ladder to be lowered to the rocks and we descended.But he did not know whether the rocks would Le covered at high tide or not, and so ordered us to climb up.It was a dreadful steep, and it was a wonder no one was killed.The rocks were almost perpendieu- lar.The captain from the ship directed us with a horn to the lighthouse.Then the ladies returned to the ship in the boats, were hauled up and taken actoss to the other side of the ship, where they were lowered on to the rccks by chairs and ladders.They also climbed up to a little plateau and there we stayed all Friday aight.As I had left the ship with very little, 1 returned, but found my stateroom looted, and now my vestcoat is made of a blanket.We sent up many rockets, and several ships passed, but did not stop.I must say the captain and oflicers behaved splendidly, but part of the crew got the wines and liquors and got drunk, instead of assisting the ladies shivering on the rocks.This was net the fault of the captain, but that of the company which hired such a rascally crew.The captain had no sleep for days, and if it were not for him and the officers we never could have been saved.I must also praise the engineers, who prevented a panic by their thoughtfulness.When the vessel listed to port they switched the electric lights to the starboard dynamo, which remained out of water, and thus they prevented the light from going out and adding tota: darkness to other horrors.They also let steam out of the boilers to prevent them exploding.They must be highly praised for their cool- hess.As I say, I found my baggage looted and here is a curious proof of it.Yesterday the captain of the Montfort handed me my pocketbook, which some one had found high and dry on shore.The papers were there, but a bill which I kept as a souvenir of my visit to Brazil, and called a mil reis, was missing.It was worth only twenty cents, but its name was Indicated by the figures 1000, and I suppose this thief thought he was getting $1,000 or £1,000.I lost four 100-mark German notes, two 20-mark and one 5- mark.My valise was seen on shore next day, but when I went to look for it, it was gone.It was disgraceful to see the lower class of the crew getting drunk while the first class passengers could get hardly any provisions from the steamer.If it was not for the goodness of Dr.Henderson, even the ladies would have got nothing in the way of a stimulant.He behaved splendidly, and so did also the boatswain, the carpenter and the deck steward.Well, on Friday the captain sent a party to look for the lighthouse, and they returned Saturday morning.The captain then ordered us to go to the lighthouse, which he said was six miles away.After twenty minutes\u2019 des- started off.There were twenty men in the party.It took us about seven hours to do the distance, and you may imagine what an awful job It was after we had been without food for almost two days.The country was all hills and hollows and we sank to our knces In the moss at every step.I left the ship about ten o'clock on Saturday morning and reached the lighthouse between five and six that night.We were well received by the lighthoue keeper and his si*cers, and aise by Mr.Noble, of the Marine Department, Ottawa, who was there Ou Sunday we were or- dercd back to the ship for provisions, but I could not gu owing to the condition of my feet.I could not get my boots, which had Deen taken away to be blackened before the ship struck, and had to take a boys' pair.The result was, when we reached the lighthouse my feet were in a fearful condition.Those who went back were ordered to stay there or take provi sion with them.The cuptalu then sent back another party of tifty, including ladies.Some of them dropped exhausted on the road.Those who came brought few provisions, and all were glad of a sardine or a cracker.Some of us got nothing.Sunday afternoon we heard that some one was Iying out on the hills.It was an English clergyman, Father Langmore, who was completely exhausted by his efforts.A search party went after him and missed bim, but brought in a Catholic priest, Rev.Father Delacre, who was aiso completely exhausted.Mr, Abbot acted as physician, in the absence of Dr.Henderson, who was detained at the rocks.The S.S.Monterey passed outward on Sunday.She took off those passengers or crew who wanted to go to England, but positively refused to take us to Quebec or Rimouski, or to go to some port for assistance.I thiak it a positive cruelty that the Monterey wuld ot assist the passengpyrs.Small parties cou- tinued coming in until Tuesday morning, when the Montfort appeared.She had passed the wreck without noticing it.She took on all the passengers at the lighthouse and then went back to the wreck and sent out two boats, which rescued those on the rocks.We then continued our way to port.It was a rough voyage from the beginning.During the first three days from Liverpool (we sailed on September 14) there were heavy gales, and in fact, on one day we went only 150 miles.Then we had good weather until about one day from shore, when a heavy fog arcse, and the captain had to slow up.For the next three days, owing to fog, he could not get his bearings.After all, the captain was not very much astray.He probably did not allow enough for the current.It was lucky we struck where we did, for a few feet farther the cliffs rose so precipitously that we could not have landed, and we would all have been drowned.The accident would not have happered if the route had been properly buoyed asd lighted and provided with foghorns.\u201d* AT THE MUZZLE OF A GUN.A Fireman Forced Mr.Andrew neve to Keep Away from His Cabin Which was Being Robbed.Mr.Andrew Sueve, second class passeu- ger, had one of the most interesting experiences of the many that have been related.He was told that fifteen minutes\u2019 time might elapse before there was any immedl- ate danger of the ship sinking, and as he had brought some valuable jewellery, and had money in his cabin, he hastened below to secure possession of them.On entering his cabin he found two of the firemen ransacking his belongings.One of them jumped to the door and grabbed his shotgun and pointed it at his head, telling him at the same time to get out or he would blow his brains out.This was done very coolly while tlie other man grabbed every article of value that he could lay his hands on.DREADFUL SUFFERING.The case of young Mrs.F.J.Norton was extremely touching and pathetic.With her young baby she had come from St.Leon- ards-on-the-Sea, England, to visit her parents in Victoria, British Columbia.When the ship ran aground she grasped her child and made at once for the deck, both of them clad only in their nightclothes, A man was hurrying past her with a long piece of rope, and she begged him to tie her baby to her.The child was placed on her breast and the rope bound many times round her body and that of the child.Then, in her turn, she was lowered over the ship's side; and in a few moments was being tossed about at the mercy of the waves.Without so much as even a shawl over her shout- ders to protect her, she and her baby were exposed for nine long hours.So heavily was the sea rolling that the waves swept over the boat, and the whole of the occupants were drenched and soaked, Finally the boat, like the others, returned to the ship, and the women were passed over the deck and down the ladders to the rocks.Here for another ten hours she waited for assistance of some kind to arrive, and then she managed to get together a few articles of clothing, which were thrown from the ship to the rocks.A kind Samaritan, seeing her pitiable condition, gave her some brandy to sustain her, and after that, with her child in her arms, she started out on the terrible journey over the rocks to the lighthouse.This took her nearly fifteen hours.Several times she sank down from exhaustion and had to be carried by some of the men belonging to the party, who were making their way towards what finally turned out to be their salvation.THE OLDEST PASSENGER.Katherine Yates, of Battle Creek, is Seventy Years of Age\u2014A Brave Woman.The oldest person on board the Scotsman was Mrs.Katherine Yates, of Battle Creek, Mich.She was on her way home after visiting relatives in England.Mrs.Yates has just turned her seventieth year.She Is extremely feeble yet.When the time came to face the great struggle she did hot give way.She was lowered to the boat with a rope under her arms and finally placed on the rocks, Then came the fearful scramble over the miles and miles of jagged rocks.It was pitch dark before she and her two companions, a lady and gentleman, got half way fo the lighthouse.Again and again she fell into the cracks in the crags, until her body was simply a mass of bruises from head to foot.Many times she stopped and cried for nourishment, but her equally unfortunate friends could do nothing but urge.her on.For hours she lay insensible on a ledge of perate climbing we reached the top aad rock, and the thick dew soaked what Lif Third Officer Says There Was No Drunkeness Till Saturday Night, When He Was Put Over Spirit Locker with a Loaded Rifle.NO.4 BOAT STOVE IN BY NO, 6 BOAT.tle clothing she had on, until the water could be wrung out of it.She was saved by brave men carrying her to the lighthouse, STORIES FROM TH ACTOES.\u201cS1gn of the Cross \u2019 Company Chat with the Herald Representative.the \u2018\u2018Sign of the Cross\u2019 in this country, and which was on board of the wrecked steamer, consisted of the following ladies and gentlemen :\u2014Mr.Harry Childs, stage mamiger; Mr.II.T.Harris, Mr.W.L.Bonney, Mr.W.Welch, Mr.F, H.Wester- ton, Mr.W.N, Wenman, Mr.T.Stevens, Miss Florence Leclercq, Miss Agnes Scott, Miss Gertrude Boswell, Miss Relta Tré- kelle, Miss Vinnie Cassells, Miss Lillie Thorneloe, Miss Celia Stevens.When met at Rimouski yesterday they presented a most remarkable appearance, considering that they are all ladies and gentlemen chosen from the highest ranks of the profession in England to present Wilson Barrett's famous drama in America.They were claa only in the odd garments which they were : able to pick up as they hurriedly left the ship, or from the motley collection thrown on shore by some of the officers who endeavored to provide the passengers with such clothing as they could find in a hurried search of the cabins.In nearly every case the ladies had nothing on but the ordinary outer garments, which generally belcnged to someone else.A few of them got a coat or a skirt of their own, but as for hats, wraps and shoes they were in almost every case formerly the property of someone else.THEY HELPED THE OTHERS.The entire ship\u2019s crew, so far as those who landed at Rimouski are concerned, and the steerage and other passengers give the ladies and gentlemen of the \u2018\u201c Sign of the Cross\u201d company the very highest praise for their heroic work in aiding the suffering women end children.Take the \u2018case of Mrs.H.P.Dwight; there is little doubt that but for the assistance given her by Mr.Wenman she would have perishd amid the rocks of Bell Isle.Miss Cassells had the most narrow escape of any member of the company.While she was being lowered from the deck to the ship\u2019s bout the rope gave way and she fell into the water which, of course, at that point, was many feet deep.She says: MISS CASSELL'S STORY.\u201cI went away down.I have heard it said that neople who are in danger of being drowned have all their former life come before them.This did not occur to me.It was rather a case of a drowning man catching at a straw.As I came up a man\u2019s hand was put out.I quickly grasped it.With a heavy woollen skirt and jacket on me I was no light weight to lift into that boat and it was some time before they got me safely in.I was in such an exhausted condition that for some time I felt [ should not survive ii.Finally, however, we were taken on board the ship, across its deck and down the ladder to the rocks.For hours I stood around with the water dripping from my clothes, and was the first of the ladies to start for the lighthouse, which we heard was about fifteen miles away.This undoubtedly saved my life, as after a drink of spirits and the walk over the rocks the circulation was restored and I became fairly well again.Both myself and my companion were with a Frenchman who had come from the lighthouse, but he lost his way Just when we thought we had almost reached it.This seemed to be the finale of all our sufferings.However, we pushed on, climbed crags and mountains, over the rocks, until finally we were rewarded by arriving at the lighthouse, after nearly twenty hours of exposure.\u201d Miss Boswell tells an equally interesting experience in the despatch which I sent you from Rimouski yesterday.A VERY SAD DEATH.The case of Mrs.Harry Childs is extremely painful.Mrs.Childs was about thirty years of age.She was not a member of the company, but was the bosom friend of her husband and always accompanied him when he left home.To every lady and gentleman in the company she was a friend in the truest sense of the term, and she had endeared herself to everyone by her kindly disposition and attention to the wants of all.Her body was found on Sunday and Captain Skirm- shire, after much trouble, succeeded in finding a little spot of earth where a grave was dug and the body tenderly laid tu rest.THE CREW WERE THIEVES.Mr.Westerton tells one of the most tragio stories of the work of the looters of anyone who was on the steamer.His cabin in the short space of five minutes, was thoroughly searched and everything of value taken away.One of the officers succeeded in getting his watch and a very valuable collection of charms back again.Just where he got it from has not yet been stated, but Mr.Westerton is satisfied with the fact that it was restored to him.Miss Vinnie Cassells says she is not the young lady who is engaged to Mr.Wilson, as stated in the papers.It was another young lady who was on board and who was anxiously awaiting for her fiance.EVERYTHING HAS BEEN LOST.The company lost absolutely every personal effect which they brought with them, and in addition to this quite a quantity of siage paraphernalia, in the shape of wigs, tights, sandals, boots, gowns, etc., necessary to the production of the play.These, of course, can all be replaced in New York at a few \u201cwith exhaustion before they had gone half , fainted | boat without any protection whatever in the hours\u2019 notice,but up to their arrival at Montreal last night the company had received no word of the intention of the management in this particular regard.SAILOR RESCUES FOUR.A Toronto Man Tells of the Suffering, of Women's Bravery, and the Robberies, Mr.F.S.Pearce, of 14 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, one of the passengers, told a very graphic story of the experience after the ship struck: \u2018\u2018\u2019The scene was one of almost indescribable confusion.When the crash everyone rushed on deck.whistle was blowing, knees, praying came men were on their and children were scream- The Siren fog | of steerage and second class passengerz were ing.The most of the passengers were in their nightelothes, and many of the women had not even shoes and stockings.Capt.Skrimshire was the coolest man in the party, and stood on the bridge giving his orders as quietly as if there was ahsolute- ly nothing the matter.As it was not Known just what the damage was, the boats were immediately lowered, but one of \u201cthem filled and sank, drowning a number of people.\u201d Mr.Pearce said that as soon as the boat swamped a sailor jumpe overboard and, by his unaided efforts, saved four ladies.The act was one of the bravest and most striking of the whole affair.When morning came it was seen that the vessel {uy close to shore, and so a ladder was rigged up and the passengers were able to make their way to the rocks.They were then obliged to elimb over jagged and pointed rocks up to the top of the cliff.As many of the women were barefooted, It can be imagined how much they suffered, The crew of the vessel consisted, in a large degree, of men picked up in Liverpool on account of the strike.These showed the most heartless failings, and robbed right and left.They got hold of liguor in some way, and were soon drunk.During the whole night they sang ribald and obscene songs.The walk to the lighthouse was a terrible experience.Several of those who attempted the trip dropped war.The women were the bravest of the party.Nof a complaint was heard, but when the lighthouse was gained thelr strength gave completely out and many away.Michael Cotton, the lighthouse keeper, deserves the greatest credit for the way in which he exerted himself to provide for the comfort of the castaways.Although he was short of supplies himself, he willing gave all possible for their relief.Mr.Pearce and his brother had heen on a three months\u2019 wheeling trip on the Continent, and their wheels are now on the ship.All their jewellery and money were stolen.VALUABLE HORSES SHOT.Said to be the Finest Consignment Ever Shipped From France.Ten of Them Worth $21,000\u2014The Owner Prostrated by His Loss and Sufferings.- - \u2014 Mr.A.C.Brown, of Mason City, Iowa, had on board ten of the finest horses that could be bought in France.Of these, nine were heavy draught and one coach.The aggregate valua of the horses was $21,000, and special arrangements had been nade for attending to their comfort on the ship.The horses were the joy and admiration of all the pasengers.The day before the wreck there was not a scraton of any kind on them, and they were in the best condition.When the ship struck and listed, one of the horses broke his leg, and had to be shot, another was drowned and another struck his head against a stanchion and was killed.\"The others were then all right.After the passengers were landed Mr.Brown returned every day and fed the survivors, until he started, on the advice of the captain, to walk to the lighthouse.After ne had gone, asst.Engineer Matters, R.N, was so interested that he went on board to care for the horses, but his work was in vain, for on the arrival of the Montfort {he animals were shot and put beyond pain.Mr.Brown is almost ruined financially by heavy loss.He is a man of exceptionally large physique, in the prime of life, and says he has always been considered stronger than the ordinary man, but the walk across the island was too much for him.He has faced death in many ways, but he did not tbink he ever before had the feel.Ings that possessed him while on the Island.His limbs gave out on the way to the lighthouse, and had it not been for the heroism of a young lady in the party who remained with him and gave him some stimulants, he believes he would have died.In fact he felt that he wanted to die, and he had entirely given way to despair.It took him nine hours to make the trip and when in sight of the end of his journey alone he fell asleep, while walking and fell to the ground, where he was found by the rescuing party.Mr.Brown confirmed the statement that when the women were being handed over the side into the boats a man attempted to pass him, set off as a woman, and thus seek safety, - MR HARRISON'S STORY He and His Sister were on the Way Home\u2014M1iss Harrison's Narrow Escape.Mr.G.P.Harrison, son of the Chief of Police of Westmount, and his sister, Miss Frances Harrison, were among the passengers.Mr, Harrison gives a graphic story of how they existed on the island hour after hour, with nothing to eat but a piece or two of \u2018hard tack,\u201d and whortleberries, and water which they got from the lakes.Miss Harrison was with the others out in the row- shape of warm clothing and had a narrow escape from drowning on her return to the ship previous to being placed on the rocks.Her experience while crossing the island was in keeping with that of many others.Mr.Harrison confirms the story about the man who dressed up in women's clothes and tried to have himself lowered into one of the boats with the women.Mr.Harrison was bringing a large number of presecnis home for friends in this country \u2018and they, with all the rest of his personal belnvgings are lost.Although passengers of all classes reccived the same treatment while on the island, no distinction being made, a large number => A injured in jumping from the Era: sy.to the falling between the crevices, and many are suffering from skin complaints resulting from want of proper focd.Among the sufferers were the following: Mr.A.M.Conger, ankle spra'ned.Mr.Jos.Grenier, knee cap dislocated.Mr.F.C.Lewis, left ankle spained.Mr.Alfred Kendall, Worcester, Eng., serious blood disorder.Mr.Thos.Ennis, one rib broken.Mr.F.H.Westerton, of the \u2018\u2018Sign af the Cross'\u2019 company, left side badly bruisod- may be serious.Miss Kitta Trekeil, also of the \u2018Sign of the Cross\u2019 company, thumb crushed, ne:essitat ing removal of nail.Mr.Thomas Benne, left wrisi dislocated.Child of Mrs.T.H.Jones, injured internally.MISS DUNCAN INJURED.Miss E.Duncan, 957 Sherbrooke Street, a well-known Montrcal lady, was seen by The IIerald representative shortly after she came from the tug, Miss Duncan was grieving very much over the loss of her friend and companion, Mise Street, and declined to speak at any length upon the ac- cldent.She is suffering from Injuries received through a fall from a ladder while crossing from the vessel to the rocky shore.Her right arm is at present Loand up, and it is feared that the shoulder 1s dislocated.This, however, will not be known until her physician has made an examination.DREAD AND WATER FOR DINNER.One of the numerous parties which set out from the rocks where a landing was made for the lighthouse had nothing to eat for seventeen hours, and then they succeeded in getting one loaf of bread between nine of them.The bread was cut into equal portions and washed down with rpring water.While enjoying it, the maie passengers were struck by the devotion of mothers to children and children to mothers.Mothers would take a little nibble from the small bit of bread and then declared that they had all they could eat, as they handed it over to their children.Such scenes as these were frequent.Several persons were able to secure a bottle of fluid beef extract, and then, fires being made of peat, water was heated in old sardine tins and the hot beef tea was much enjoyed.HEROISM OF THE WOMEN, Among the passengers whose names were left off the list was Mr.W.R.Bell, freight auditor of the Intercolonial Railway.Mr.Bell was returning from a business visit to England, and was much upset by the rough experiences of the past week.His one theme of conversation while I chatted with him on the train was the heroism of the women.Nothing could be greater, he says.\u201cThey never complained from first to last,\u201d sald Mr.Bell, \u2018and even when the strongest men were confessing that they were on the verge of collapse, the womer said nothing.When they did fall exhausted by the way, it was without a murmur, and when they were revived, it was to start again at once on their perilous journey.\u2019 Mr.Bell, like the others, lost all his personal belongings.WHAT THE PLUG IS, The plug referred fo in some of the stories of the sinking of the life boats are plugs in the bottom of the boats.The life boats are very often filled with water so as to keep the seams tight.Besides this, in rain, or when the waves are washing the decks, the boats would fill with water, the plugs are pulled out so as to let the water run out.The plug is perfectly water tight and the boat Is quite safe when the plug is put in correctly.\u201cWE'RE SAFE,\u201d THEY WIRED.Immediately on thelr arrival In Rimouski, the passengers made a rush for the telegraph office and wired or cabled loved ones in all parts of the world that they were safe.It is estimated that from the Rim- ouski and River du Loup offices 500 messages were sent.: ABANDON BELLE 1SLE ROUTE.The Dominion Line Vessels Wiil Take the Southern Route for the Rest of the Season.No Dominion Line vessel will pass again through the Straits of Belle Isle this season.Richards, Mills & Co., the owners of the Dominion Line,, cabled yesterday to Messrs.D.Torrance & Co.to inform all Dominion Line captains leaving this port to take the south channel, and that all vessels leaving the other side would follow that course.They will leave Liverpco! by the south, calling at Queenstown en route and by Cape Race up the Gulf.Returning vessels will follow the same course.The route by Queenstown and the south channel is longer than by Mocville, the difference in time is about fifteen hours.CREW GOT DRUNK.And Played Cards Under Canvas on the Rocks While the Women Suffered Outside.Among those who went to Rimouski and crossed thence on the tender to the Mont- fort, was Mr.Charles Hyman, ex-M.P.for London, Ont., who had gone to meet his daughter, Miss fdith Hyman.It was Mr.Hyman who, upon catching first sight of the women on the upper deck of the steamer, said : \u2018It seems to me there has been something more wrong than we have heard up to the present.Look at the dresses of those women.\u201d Sure enough, when Miss Hyman was seen on board, she was dressed in the most remarkable collection of clothes.She did not know to whom they belonged; but as her own were no doubt being worn by someondé else, it did not much matter.She makes the following statement :\u2014 MISS HYMAN\u2019S ACCOUNT.\u2018We had beep having such a good time the night before the accident that when we went to bed we were very tired.About three o\u2019clock the ship struck something.At first we thought it was ice, as there was lots of it about, and we were expecting it.I rushe& upstairs with hardly any clothes on, and found that the ship was so listed that the waves were dashing over the lower side.My room-mate was Mrs.Moore, of Hamilton, sister of Mrs.Decetor Dewar of Torouto.I heard no order given to get to the life-helts, but natural instinct told us to attend to this ourselves.There was no discipline whatever, but the women were all very brave-nd lm under the circumscances, Captain Skrimshire issued his commands as though the vessel were out on a calm sea.1n the boat in which I was put there were twenty-six women altogether.We pulled away from the ship, and for eleven or twelve hours tossed about at the mercy of the waves.Of course, we Sh a an Ten People Were Drowned and Some Others were Injured Clambering Over the Rocks of Belle Isle.CAPTAIN AND OFFICERS WERE CALM, dashed on the rocks.There were nu pro- vislons in the boat, not even a little water, and we were all very sensick.Women who had not had a day's illness dur- Ing the voyage all now became sick.Finally we heard the captain's commsnd from the ship to return, and ropes were placed under our arms, and we were pulled up on board.Some of us were given a moment or two to go to our cabins to secure cur valuables, hut these were all gene.i Every cabin had been ransacked.and not \u2018An article of any value was left.It was expected then that the boat would go down \u201cin ten or fifteen minutes, so we had to get off.We were lowercd down the shore side of the vessel on to the rocks, and then some of us started on the weary journey racross the crags and sharp rocks.Miss .Trekell, of the \u201cSign of the Cross\u201d Company, and I were alone for five hours.Messrs.Matters and Greene finally joined us.The latter was lame, and Mr, Matters actually had to carry him a great part of tue distance.One of the most serious things in connection with the visit to the Island was that the crew got ,ery drunX.One night Mr.Westerton tricd to get np a little concert so as to keep up our spirits, when the firemen got very much intoxicated and sang such vulgar and horrible songs that we had to run away from them.They even played cards under a canvas which the men had put up, whiie the women were suffering outside.We arrived at the lighthouse after a perilous journey on Sunday, and then, within an hour or two afterwards, the Montfort came along and took us off.\u201d MISS DWIGHT'S EXPERIENCES.Miss Dwight, daughter of the general manager of the Great North-Western Telegraph Company, was on the rocks until Monday.She tells the story of her mother ' going across with Mr.Wiseman.Miss Dwight is very anxious that the greatest | credit should be given to the assistant purser, Mr, Wainwright, and to the doctor of the steamship.She says that both young men did such heroic work that bv * for them many people must have perished.BOAT WAS STOVE 1 And There Was no Violence Till Saturday Night.1 So Third Officer of the Scotsman Who Guarded the Spirit Locker With a Loaded Rifle Reports.Quebec, Sept.30.\u2014(Special.)\u2014Last night W.M.Macpherson & Co., the local agents of the Dominion Line, received the following official reports of the captain and third officer of the wrecked vessel.They are as follows: CAPTAIN'S REPORT.\u201cY grieve to report that the Scotsman struck on the Island of Belle Isle, six miles to the east of the light during a dense fog, on Friday morning, at 2 o'clock.There was no panic and the whole of the passengers and crew, with the exception of those on the accompanying list, were safely landed on the cliffs, and the greater number have gone on to the depot at the lighthouse.Part of the crew, with feeble passengers, nine or ten in all, remained camped near the ship.The ship is full of water up to the main deck fore and aft, but is Iying perfectly straight and apparently unchanged, but with a list of 26 degrees to port, off shore.We have landed a large quantity of suitable stores, and the people, so far, are well supplied with food and the best shelter possible under the circumstances.The weather so far has beeh favorable, and with appliances to hand salvage operations might be undertaken, but only from the off-shore side, as the cliffs are practically inaccessible.I remain on the spot to prevent piratage.\u201cCapt.Skrimshire.\u201d The list of dead: First cabin\u2014Mrs.Robinson, wife of the manager of the Sunlight Soap Company, of Toronto.Miss Robinson, her daughter.Mrs.Childs, wife of the stage manager of the \u201cSign of the Cross\u2019\u2019 Company.Miss Street, of Montreal, travelling companion of Miss Duncan, of Montreal.Mrs.Dickinson, of Windsor, Ont., wife of a former editor of the Toronto Globe.Second cabin and steerage\u2014Miss Weaver, Mrs.Talbot, Mrs.Scott, Mrs.Skelton and an infant of Mrs.Roberts.MRS.SMITH, STEERAGE, DROWNED.The names of the other missing could not be obtained.From other sources, it was learned last night that Mrs.Smith, of the steerage, was also drowned.BOAT STOVE IN, Third officer's report: \u2018No.6 boat was being lowered over the side when it was stove in by another boat, owing to the heavy sea that was beating against the ship\u2019s side, which lifted boat No.6 almost on top of No.4 boat and stove It in, causing the loss of the nine passengers.The only time the crew broke bounds was after dark Saturday night, and when the Captain learned of it he detailed the third officer with a loaded rifle to guard the spirit locker, with instructions to shoot the first man that tried to force his way in.After the men saw that the spirif locker was protected no further disturbance occurred.The lighthouse was about nine miles away.The road is not very bad, and all the passengers who walked were able to complete the distance without difficulty, No passengers died on the island.\u201d MR.ROBINSON LEARNS THE NEWS.Quebec, Sept.80.\u2014Special.)\u2014Mr.Alfred Robinson, manager of the Sunlight Soap Company, Toronto, arrived at the Chateau yesterday morning, and on receipt of the news of the drowning of his wife and daughter, about 1 o'clock, cried like a child.It was feared his reason would give way, and Dr.Grandin had to be called in.He MORE PASSENGERS SAVED.The following passengers saved from the steamship Scotsman are aboard the Gre- clan, expected this morning: Saloon\u2014Mrs.Moore, Mr, W, White, Mr, Bird.Second saloon\u2014John Johnson, Bertha Inns, Mrs.Inns, Miss Reid, Mrs.Emerson and child, Mr.James, Mrs, James and child, Amy Taylor, Frank Taylor, Stecrage\u2014Annie Lynch, Kaleyne kosa Crow.Lou.FOG SIGNAL ALL RIGHT, It Was Changed a Short Time Ago, But Ample Notice Was Given.There bas been some talk that the cause of the accident was the change in the fog =» signal at Belle Isle.\"ile signal was chang.cd a few weeks ago :.m an expolsion to x siren.The Department of Marine, over dato July 27th, 1899, issued the following nctice to mariners, No.50 of 1899 :\u2014 \u201cIt Is the intention of the Government of Canada to replace the explosive fog signals now fired from the light station on the south-east extremity of Belle Is'e, at the Atlantic end of the Strait of Belle Isle, colony of Newfoundland, by a first order double siren operated by compressed air.\u201cIt is expected that the siren will he ready for operation by the 1st October next.As soon as the machinery is installed the siren will be used, and the explosiva signals discontinued without further ne- tice.\u201d The notice gave full details of the siren blasts.It was sent to the Harbor Office at Montreal, where two coples are on ile, and one is on file at Quebec.At fhe opening of cach season a copy of the tide-table is given to every captain.In this book a notice is inserted saying that at the Harbor Office, \u2018all notices to mariners, lists of lights, and other publications of the Marine Department of Canada may De seen.\u201d This notice in regard to Belle Isle was put on file at the pilot offices in Montreal August 5th, 1899, and in Quebec a day later, \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 \u2014 JOURFIY FROM THE MONTEQRT Tug RI! vi Used \u2014 Then by the Presid Ÿ Int: FeS16a1 the Party Came to / Montreal.The tu Rhoda was used for transporting {he people from the Montfort to Rimouski wharf.On board the Rhoda, which set out first for the steamship Arawa with the mails, were the following: Mr.Charles Hy- man, ex-M.P.for London, Ont.; Mrs.F.O.Lewis, of Montreal, to meet Miss Duncan: Mr.Robert MceFarlane, of the Dominion line; Mr.II.A.Price, of the Intercolonial: Mr.Powell, of the Great North-Western Telegraph Company: Mr.Robert Dawson, Dominion line interpreter; Mr.J.Routh, of the Canadian Pacific Railway; Mr.W.HO'Donnell, of the Grand Trunk; Mr.Wm, Anderson, Emigration Department, Quebec; Mr.J.H.Brasseau, chief train despatcher of the Intercelonial Railway; Dr.Lapointe, of the quarantine station; and a large number of newspaper representatives, beside residents of Rimouski and the neighborhood.hooded on the decks and cheered the visitors Who in turn warmly welcomed the people whose lives had not long since been in dans ger.It was seen at once, even before the vessel was boarded that the case was more serious than had been reported from Heath Point, and the passengers were found to be only too glad to have some one to tell all their troubles to.The train arranges ments of the Intercolonial were, under the circumstances, extremely good, and quite satisfactory to the passengers.At Riveu du Loup the Dominion line furnished an excellent meal to the people at about Lalf- past one o'clock; but they were all very hungry again before they reached town at three in the morning.When they arrived in the city, it was announced that a specias train would leave at once for the west, and Mr.H.R.Ibbotson, of the Canadian l\u2019acitic Railway, was on hand to look after the people who used his line, THE LATE MRS, CHILD, Manager Pitt Pays a Warm Tribute of Respect to the Memory of the Deceased.Mr.Tom Pitt, manager of the \u201cSign of the Cross\u201d company, said this morning: \u201cThe news that came to me Yesterday, just as I was congratulating myself that all was well with our people, has been such a shock to me that I am afraid I shall be unable to pay the tribute I should like to 4 woman who has been not only a warn personal friend of mine for the last nine years, but who was the general favorite with the company.A better-hearted woe man than Mrs, Child never lived.She was everyone's friend and no one\u2019s enemy.Both Mr.and Mrs.Child have been with me almost constantly for the last nine years With every company I have managed dur ing that time I have taken this young cons ple.When there was not a place for both I made one.In fact, it was necessary td do so, as Mr.and Mrs.Childs would not accept engagements except together.They were never once separated during tha twelve years of their married life, \u201cMr.and Mrs.Child were for several Years with Horace Lingard's company, and then for flve seasons they were memberg of several comic opera companies under my management, appearing in La Cigale, The Mountebanks and many other well-known operas.Mrs.Childs had a fine sopranaæ voice, and her husband always sang the leading tenor roles, as well as being the stage-manager of the company.They left opera and went into drama simply to re main with me, although both contributed largely to the musical part of \u2018The Sign of the Cross} : Te \u201cAlready news of the disaster has been received ky our English and American managers, spa I have received the following messages, This is from Wm.Greet, manger of tI{> Lyric Theatre, London, who sent us to this country.\u201d Mr.Pitt then read dae) ; As they drew ncar the Montfort the long delayed Scotsman'\u2019s passengers crowd- / A -\u2014\u2014\u2014 ) t THE HERALD, MONTREAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1599.PASSENGERS STOBIL, UF THE DISASTER \u2014\u2014\u2014 \u201cSympathy wit - co possible.Giag gy) A Do everything Greet.\u201d \u2018Heart ono wlationg to whole company on provk escape.yj be glad of Information.Wilson Barrett» sages received, ; | Although just now I can hardly think of ; oui sing but of the Missing one whose VE oe Fas the last I saw as the tram à fortni of the station in London hardiy nn ou 830, Still you can say from me tht on of the Scenery and costumes of the and are ae up from New York wth me jun people In the theatre, and, although hanson are, Daturally, very much ex a after their terrible experience,they Will be all right in a day or so, and tne performance on Monday night will be as complete in every respect as though nothing had hapnenedq.* om MR.ARM STRONG'S STORY.Mr.Geo.Armstrong, a large live stock exporter, states that he was lying down In his bunk with his clothes on when he heard à fog horn blow, and short!y after the engines stopped working, but Immediately started again at full speed.When Mr.Arin- Strong felt the shock he put on a second Suit of clothes, and leaving his valise he rushed up on deck.The passengers, half clad or in night clothes, were rushing about the deck in the thick darkness, as the ship's lights went out soon after she struck.The captain and officers soon restored order, but it was about an hour and twenty minutes after the ship struck before the first boat was lowered.He wus Standing close by the boats being lowered, but in the darkness it was impossible to distinguish the persons in the boat.It was the second boat lowered that sunk, and Mr.Armstrong thinks.that the first boat made a hole in her side.as there was a beavy swell on and the first boat could not get away.When the sailors in the boat saw ft filling they shouted to those on deck not to lower any more women.Thise in the boats had on life presereves and as soon as the boat went down ropes were thrown to them as they struggled In the water.Mr.Armstrong speaks very highly of the aptain and crew, who did everything tn their power for the comfort and safety of the passengers.FATHER LANGHORN'S HELP.Universal praise is given to Father Lang- horn, an English Church clergyman, who ls visiting this country.Father Langhorn did as much, if not more, than anyone else to ald the sufferers and to keep up their spirits when all seemed lost.On the first right on shore he got the entire party together and led them in singing hymns, after which he offered up prayer and spoke words of encouragement.In his great efforts to relleve the suffering he nearly lost his own life.While travelling with one party of women from the rock to the lighthouse he became exhausted and sank un- tonsclous to the rocks.The party went on without him, intending to send back assistance, but unfortunately lost thetr way.A few hours after this a note was Jecelved at the lighthouse in Father Long- fiorn\u2019s handwriting, stating that he was | pn me = amin | x d required i 1p.Just trho dellvered this ver been found out, and Fath himself does not know to who t.It is thought to have been on children belonging to the lighthouse, o of the men at once set out to find hinsf, and in an honr or two's time he was brought safely, to the lighthouse.MASQUERADING IN CLOTHES.In less than five minutes after the crash came the work of lowering Dassengers into the boats commenced, and was in fair progress when the officers took hold of what was apparently a woman to lower her over the vessel's side.A blanket thrown over the head and shoulders of this person was accidentally pulled off, and there, to their amazement, stood a man, with a woman's skirt, eager to be lowered over with the women into the small boat.As soon as the miserable piece of deception was dis- WOMEN'S \" eovered the man was promptly kicked: out t | of the way, and what nltimately became of him nobody seemed to know or care.It is not for a moment thought that he was drowned, however.SCENE AT BONAVENTURE STATION.The scene at the G.T.R.station for hours before the arrival of the train was one of painful but suppressed excitement.A large crowd had congregated long before eleven o'clock, and for hours they waited patiently some cf them having friends and relatives, of whom they were patiently awalting tidings.Mr.D.O.Fease, the district pasenger agent of the Grand Trunk, and a staff of Grand Trunk officials remained on duty until nearly two hours after the arrival of the train this morning.Many of the westbound passengers went forward by the spe- tial train provided Ly the Grand Trunk, me \u201cI was suffering with what the doctor called chronic indigestion, torpid liver and vertigo,\u2019\u201d\u2019 says Mrs.Martha E.Bar- ham, of Newville, Prince George Co., Va, \u201cMy symptoms were giddiness in the head, pains in my chest and an uneasy feeling all over.I also had female weakness.I was all run down, and could not do any work à without suffering from nervous attacks, so I wrote to you.\u2018You advised me to use Dr.Pierce\u2019s Golden Medical Discovery and \u2018Favorite Prescription.\u2019 I used five bottles of each.I gained in health and strength.When I commenced to use the medicines I weighed only 112 pounds, now I weigh 140.My husband and friends all thought that I would die, but to-day I am a well woman.\u2019 Mrs.Barham\u2019s experience is not singular.Thousands have given similarly strong and convincing testimony.There are no other medicines in the world that have such a long and continuous record of cures.\u2018There are no other medicines \u2018just as good \u201d\u2019 or \u2018\u2018just the same\u2019 as Doctor Pierce\u2019s.Like all valuable things these medicines are sometimes imitated.Don\u2019t be imposed upon.See that you get what.you ask for.If you have any doubt as to the nature of your ailment write fully, giving your symptoms, to Dr.R.V.Pierce, chief con- | sulting physician, Invalids\u2019\\Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N.Y.He will consider your case carefully, and will tell on absolutely free kf charge, what to do tb get well, > \u2014\u2014 = but some were too exhausted to continue thetr journey.The special consisted of a \u2018sleeping car and two first-class coaches.1t lor this morming shortly before 3 o clock, and arrived In Toronto about half past ten \"this forenoon, .The Grand Trunk restaurant at Bonaren- [ tare Station was Kept open all through the night for the purpose of supplying the shipwrecked passengers with food.Mr.Fooli- &an, of the Dominion Immigration agency, and his assistants and the provincial imm:- gration agent were busy rendering assistance wherever they could.MRS.NOBES AND HER DAUGHTER, Among the passengers who arrived by train were Mrs.George Nobes, of Florenee Street, Ottawa, and her daughter.They were dancers, relurning from a tour in the old land, The mother and danghter were very quickly the objects of interest aud Rympathy, and during the time that elapsed before the departure of their train for Ottawa thig morning, everything possible was done for their comfort.They have lost all their possessions, They were taken to the Grand Trunk restaurant and provided with breakfast, and Mrs.Borfleld, who Is in charge of the restaurant, seeing that the girl, ; who is only.about twelve years of age, had been obliged to sacrifice a large part of lier clothinz_ she sent to her residence for a supply of warm garments which she gave hor before she left.Mrs, Nobes sAvs that before she left the vicinity of the wreck she saw the body ot Mrs.Childs washed up on the rocks.It was wrapped.in sackcloth and buried.CREW TO BE SEARCHEL me QUEBEC, SErT.30.\u2014(SPECIAL.)\u2014UN- DER ORDERS FROM CAPT.SKRIM- SHIRE, ALL MEMBERS OF THE CREW BROUGHT UP THIS MORNING IN THE GRECIAN WERE HELD UNDER ARREST TO BE SEARCHED.ZRE GRECIAN'S SHARD.Her£Captain Teils Hew Scotaman\u2019s Pas sengers Were Taken from the Montfort., Quebec, Sept.8 .\u2014(Special.)\u2014The Allan (liner «Grecian, with forty-seven of the pas Sengers and crew of the fll-fated Scots \u201cian, arrived in port this morning shortly after 7 o'clock, and were met by a Herald representative.The people saved are in the most dest! ute condition, but they are more fortunate than those on the Montfort, owing to the fact that the Grectan had plenty of provisions to feed them.Capt.C.H.Calvert told the story of the rescue as follows: *\u2018At 5 o'clock on Tuesday night he was coming Gp near the scene of the disaster when the fog canic down very thick.The Montfort, however, had sighted him and went to meet him, blowing fog signals frequently.The captain thought that probably the Montfort was some vessel going out, so, to avoid accidents, he came to a stop to await the lifting of the fog and provide against collision.The two vessels answered each other with the fog signals, and thus kept apart.At 9 o'clock the fog lifted ana both vessels started to move.Capt.Calvert was very much surprised when the Montfort fired a rocket, as the sea was calm, and there seemed to be nothing the matter.In a few minutes later they fired a bomb and then the Grecian turned around and went within hailing distance.He was then informed of the wreck and requested to stand by to take off the rest of the survivors in the morning.He agreed to do so, an'd the Moutfort continued.Almost immediately the engineer of the new fog signal now being constructed on the island, together with {he chief officer of the Scotsman, came off in a boat and begged almost on thelr kneos to get the poor people ahoard at the earliest opportunity, Aceordingly the captain launched the llfeboat, and putting in six sailors, towed the engineer's boat back to the lighthouse.The next morning the rescue began.During the night the Greclan ran dewn to the wreck, but although very close, tthe captain was unable to see the vessel owing to the intense darkness and the fact that she lay over in the shadow of the cliff.In consequence, Capt.Culvert or not the ship was a total loss.He says that If the officers of the ship and passen- of getting #bsolutely final information.At daybreak the captain sent a lifeboat ashore and brought off about thirty of the crew.The next boat brought the seventeen passengers who were then at the lighthouse.Early in thie morning searching parties had there are perhaps forty or fifty still on the Island, all scattered in parties of two or three, they were unable to climb the ladder, and all had to be hoisted on deck.Many of deck, fell down, overcome with exhaustion, and the relief of finding a place of safety.Although Captain Calvert says that never in his life has he heard such terrible tales of suffering and seen such pitiable sights, he is of the opinion that there will be many deaths on the island unless immediate relief reaches there.Mr.Walter White, of Cressington Park, Liverpool, is a merchant who was coming out here in connection with some timber business.He is a passenger on the Grecian, and the only clothes he has consist of a night shirt, a pair of trousers and a dressing gown, which belongs to another genileman, He is of the opinion that there are already seven or elgnt deaths on the island.Mr.Jones told Mr.White that he had seen two bedies and the second mate of the Scotsman says that he buricd one woman in the deep moss.He had seen her but could not say whether she belonged to the steerage, intermediate or cabin list and as far as Enow- ing her name that was out of the question, Mr.White says that judging from the ex- bausted state in which many were after their terrible struggle among the rocks, he is of the opinion that many will die.There is a very small chance of rescue as the different persons are scattered over the whole island.Mr.White's story of his own experiences while walking from the ship to the place near the lighthouse from which he was taken to the ship is a most thrilling recital VILLE MARIE NOTES Oanada Gazette Announces That on Oc tober 12, a First Dividend of 26 Per Cent, Will be Paid.Ottawa, Sept.29.\u2014(Speclai.)\u2014Notice of the application for incorporation of two cigar manufacturing companies will appear in the Canada Gazette to-morrow.The companies are \u201cLa Compagnie de Cegares de Saint Hebpri,\u201d\u201d and *\u2018'The J.M.Lavole Company,\u201d of Ottawa.The capital stock of the first firm is placed at $5,000, an: that of the second at $10,000.The Canada (Gazette to-morrow will announce that Ly an order of the Hon.Mr.Justice Archibalda, of date the 23rd September, 1809, a first dividend of twenty-five perccent.on all the notes in circulation of the Bauque Ville Marie shall be payable on the 12th of Oc- toher at the principal office of said bank, 15% St, James Street, on the following con- ditfons: On the day of the payment of said dividend, or nrevious to that date, the holders of said notes must deposit in the hands of the lquidators and leave in ther hands durinz the whole dar, the whole of liquidators will retain the said proportion ot turned to the bearers the next day.When the passengers and crew were ; nt , it is : : big transaction , brought alongside they were so weak that : {Dis b\u2018g ; | | could not express an opinion as to whether i | gery are vorrect, the Scotsman will not i tawa Valley capitalists, ] last long, but there is no means at present | i | | \"and it is understood the company will take gone out to gather In the stragglers, but they did not meet with great success, as.ment of the power of the \u2018of great commercial them, as soon as they reached the Grecian\u2019s the notes held by thew.feom which the .25 per cent., the balance of notes to be re.KILLED BY SPECIAL, E-derly Woman the Victim of Fatal Railway Accident.WAS WALKING ON TRACK While Trying to Avoid One Train She Stepped in Front of a Flying Special Going in Opposite Direction.Gananoque, Bept.29.\u2014(8pecial.)\u2014A shocking aocckent occurred shortly before noon today by which an unknown woman lost her life on the Grand Trunk Railway track about four miles east of the Thousand Islands Junction.She was walking on the east track in the direction of the junction, and, seeing a freight train approaching, she stepped to the other track to get out of the way.As she did so the special train, with Chas.M.Hays, general manager, and ¥.H.McGuigan, general superintendent, on board, coming from the opposite direction, and which sh2 did not notice, struck her, cutting her body completely in two and almost severing her head.The section men working near by saw the accident.Coroner Bowen was called, who, after hearing the facts, decided that an inquest was not necessary.A.Edwards, undertaker, was placed in charge of the remains, who, after preparing them for burial, brought them here and placed them in the Gananoque vault awaiting identification.The woman was plain but neatly dressed in a black skirt and waist, wore a dark hat trim- ned with a few red flowers and carried an umbrella.In her jacket was a white striped shirt waist, several spools of thread, a handkerchief, with the Initials M.FF .T., and $163.65 in money, besides the stub of a mileage railway ticket.On her person was also found a handkerchief with the name I.Hulme, She was of medium height, apparently about 60 years of age, gray halr, blue eyes, and would probably weigh 160 pou nds.> 2 de LUS TREATY OF RECIPROCITY \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Terms of Latest Convention Between France and United States It Has Not Yet Been Ratifled by the American Senate and allthe Details Are Not Yet Known.Ottawa, Sept.30.\u2014(Special.)\u2014The new reclproelty treaty between France and the United States has been signed by the representatives of the two Powers, but ow- Ing to the fact that it has not yet received the ratification of the American Senate its terms have not yet been made public.These facts are set forth In a letter received at the Department of Trade ang Commerce yesterduy from the Canadiza agency in Parts, which also outlines the terms of the ireaty.The treaty is made for a period of five years, at the expiration of whieh it may be tacitly renewed, each party reserving to itself the right to cun- cel the agreement upon one year\u2019s notice.France, en her part, pledges to the United States the brr : of her minimum tarif, whatever th ay be, With certain speci- fed exceptions, and the United States allows France, besides \u2018\u2018most favored ua- tion\u2019s™ treatment for products enumerated, a number of reductions of from 5 to 25 per cent.on medicinal preparations, suaps, perfumery, cutlery, nails, epikes, watch movements, wooden furniture, macaroni, preserved fruits, chieory, liquors, cotton hosiery and embroidery, paper articles, Dbut- tons, felt hats, musical instruments, pipes, etc.The list of the American goods admitted to France under the new arrangement is not given, but those excludea from the French minimum tariff include horses, ¢ggs, cheese, butter, honey, grass seed, sugar, forage, east iron, porcelain, dressed hides, shoe soles, boot legs, and all classes of boots and shoes, leather belts and cords for machinery, electric dynamo achines, machine tools and parts of electrical machinery.The terms of the treaty are particularly interesting in view of the fact that Canada has also a treaty with France and has a considerable trade wi that country.BOUGHT CHATS FALLS.Ottawa Valley Capitalists Expect to Develops the enormous amount of 4009 000 Horse-Pcwer.Quyon, Que, Srrtomber 30.\u2014(Special.)\u2014One of the biggest é:.s ever undertaken hy Ot- was consummated a few days ago when the Chats Falls, a short | distance from this place, passed into the con- | trol of the Pontiac Mining Company.The enormous amount of seven hundred thousand horse power can be developed at the falls, i industries of teps to secure the location of in : i various kinds and large size.The Pontiac Mining Company are making Good Dre i rty an - with their mining property and the edu te to the m to direct some of the power opment of their mine, ang bso to 29 x ses.Into commercial enterpri expected ail ve i district aroun that within a few years the d ill be changed to & scen the Chats Falls w Change Lo 2 fes seauen i are to be erected and conseduent ivy will attract great Dumbers of a era illed workmen to ; Sat si own now as a vacant shore bids fair to become a flourishing town.tre WALKED OFF THE TRAIN , Ont, Sept.30.\u2014(Special.)\u2014Mr.re A, of the Hawkesbury Lumber Company, almost met his death on dues day night last by falling off a moving ana dian Pacific train a short distance west 0 Arnprior.Quinn, in company with another companion named Fitzgerald, was on bis wav to the lumber camps.While a J asleep he walked to the rear end of the vos tibule car in which he was travelling, wi : the intention of entering another car, w hich he thought was ebhind.The second door of the vestibule he considered was the entrance Into another coach.He opened 1 and advanced, with the result that he tumbled to the ground.The man was not mise ed ti!!! Sand Point.the next station west o Arnprior was reached.Several parties who had noticed him walk throuch the car went back along the Vine, and found Quinn lying where he had fallen off the moving train.No bones were broken, but he was hadly shaken up.He was conveyed to Rowanton.the head depot of the lumber company, Where medical ald was given him.FIRST BANK IN COBDEN Cobden, Sept.30.\u2014(Speclal.)\u2014The business men of this town how have some encouragement held out to them for the establish- -ment of a branch of some chartered bank.On Wednesday Mr.Henry Johnston, of Hastings, a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and g stockholder in other Canadian mone- tarv Institutions, was In Cobden for the \u2018purpose of ascertaining what inducements were held out to a bank to locate here, Mr.Johnston conferred with a number of merchants and others, and after a due consultation on the subject, he partly decided to recommend to the bank officials the establishment of a branch office here.OLD IRON MILL SOLD terra fronsides, Que.Sept.30.\u2014(Special.)\u2014The old iron mine situated a short distance from this place, was Bold on Thursday through the medium of the Ontario Bank ta Mr.J.O.Hibbard.The miiing lands cover an area of three hundred acres, and the ore is the best hematite.If was operated years ago when extensive shipments were wade, but the price of iron at that time having fallen off.operations were sus .pended.There are now ons thousand tons of ore om the property for export.: that the drain in St.Antoine Street j | free enough.Î © Street is not ed $75 10 are in the cellar, Storing furniture, + Joining buildings, :berts know nothing of the value of his 1 goods, i hand furniture, but which te SIR LOUIS DAVIES Says No Alaskan Boundary Statement Can Be Made, OTHER LONDON GOSSIP Bir Thomas Lipton Always Has Been a Yachting Hathusiast\u2014Dewey Reception Not Understood.London, Sept.30, -(Speclal.)\u2014Alaskan boundary matters are still taking up considerable attention at the Foreign Office, The Canadian Minister of Marine und Mish.erfes, Sir L.M.Davies, is daily visiting the oflicials, viho are busy drawing up maps, illustrating Canada's contention.He expects to tinish his share of the matter in two weeks.He will probably return home October 19th.The negotiations at nre- sent, apparently, are conmied to corsulta- tions between Great Britain and Canada, the United States Embassy taking little or no part in them until Sir L.H.Davies reaches an understanding with the Imperial Government.Reports of the arriva: of a settlement continue to appaar, but theee are as unrelibale as they are contradictory.Sir L.H.Davies sald to a reporter of the Associated Press :\u2014\"It is Impossible to give out any statement at present.\u201d Asked If he was golng over the Tower- Hay propositions.he said.\u2018No, not exactly.I am here solely to represent the stand of the Canadian Government.\u201d It is Inferred that no definite settlement will be reached until after the convening of the High Commission.LONU HIS AMBITION.[t has been 8Ir Thomas Lipton\u2019s keen ambition for many years to become the challenger for the America\u2019s Cup, and that the popular conception of him as not knowing much about yachts is a mistake.as twelve years ago.when the Thistle was fitting out, Lipton, who was then in business in Glasgow.took the greatest Interest In all the details of her salls.and he has done a great deal for yaclhting in a quiet way, and knows how to handle a boat batter than .ninety-nine out of one hundred of bis critics.THE DEWEY RECEPTION.The papers print long special desnatehes trom New York, describing the welcoma accorded there to Admiral Dewey.Most of them.while not professing to quite understand the tremendous enthusiasm, treat the outhurst as an excellent feäture of the national character, The Dally Mall spe- clal save : \u201cBeing on the «pot.it is fmpos- sible not to enter inte the spirit of the thing, and to participate in the enthusiasm it is necessary to understand the magnetic emotionalifm of thle most lovahly natural pcople, whose emntinas are so keen in expression ard sa frank nnd wnnrestrinad as those of children, Tt fs nlp pmossare to realize the strons simnle.modest, attractive personality of Admiral Dewey.He is the one figure without a flaw.One man outs'As a narty,\u201d\u201d The steamer Kailerr TFriaderich, of the Hambure-American Line, has heen exten- sivelv altered and hes just comnleted a successful trial trin.The sails October 1.AN har penrommrodations have heen taken, thnugh the Coïlymbin saîled vesterdav and the Furst Riemar\u201dk sails Qetoher 5, hnth filled un.Nat fGnodwin has reenvared from hia illness and re-anpeanrs to-day at tbe Duke on?Theatre, wkich closes October 14.A YEARLY CLAVANT G.M.Cerini, Itallau cabinetmaker, graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brera, Milan, Italy, and presently wos: ing at his profession at 84 St.Antoine Street, is rather in disfavor at tbe City Hall.It is no fault of Mr.Cerini\u2019s, for his part in the concern consists only in putting in a claim for damages every timo his cellar dverflows.*It is Bie distressing frequency of these accidents that hotherd the city's Law Department ahd the memnÊ- bers of the Finance Committee.The sub ject came up at the Finance Committee at its last meeting, and The Herald saw Mr.Cerini about it this morning.\u201cYou see for yourself,\u201d he said, when the scribe accompanied him to the cellar.\u201cI have here a great many articies of discarded furniture, They are mahogany end rosewood, but if they are dirty and useless looking they are Acttally worth much more than the fine furniture yew.sec in the store windows.an overflow from the sewer and i \u20ac mue ain- age is done.?eh dam \u2018Here Is a fine piece sent to be repa! The puter came up on, it six Inches.We, : Vv 1 or damages.The year before last I got $82, The experts came here and scared me.They said if I went into the Courts I would lose all.So I took what was offercd.Last year I went to the Courts and I won.I got $175 that time.This year there have been two inun- ations, one in July and one in August, | am claiming about $300.\u201d \u2019 \u201cWhat is the trouble?I think 1t is They say I am to be settlement cannot take that.\u201d Most of the goods Kept by Mr.Cerini offer- of my claims, but I Ro\u2019 other pince to put them.Indeed, he has not enough room of his own, and is by permission, in ad- Mr.Cerini says the ex- which to them are only second him are valu- shle antiquities.Meantime the annual charge against the city goes on denbling.On one of his claims for 8138.56 the ex.| perts recommend parment of 82738.It vas sregested at the Finance Committee that $73 might settle the claims, hut Ald, Badler would fot hear of it.and Ald.Ekers wanted to know how much the lease rould be got for.The case gocs over to the Roads Committee for report.ae er THREE BURGLARIES.Several reports were made at the Detee tive Office this morning of burglars operat ing in different parts of the city.At the shoe factory of Messrs.G.Brouli- let & Company, 200 Papineau Avenue, an attempt was made last night to blow up the large safe, but the attempt was fofled by the timely arrival of the watchman.One hundred and thirty-five dollars, which had been placed in the cash drawer, wis taken, but nothing else in the place wag disturbed.The drug-store of Messrs.P.MeCormack & Company, Park Avenue and Prince Ar thur Street, was also visited bv hurglars who effected an entrance by forcing the back door open.Nothing of value was taken.A third burglary was reported hy Mr, David H.Scott.carpenter and contractor.of 25680 St.Catherine Street, where a lot of tools were stolen.The articles were found by Detective Gallagher in a junk store on Cralg Street.MAY IMPURT POPLAR.Dakota Cotton Woud Allowed to Pass Through the Customs at Brandon by Recent Order.Ottawa, Sept.29.\u2014An order-in-council has been passed allowing of the importation at the customs port of Branden, Man., of the Dakota cottonwood or \u2018Necklace Poplar,\u201d | when grown In and shipped from the State of Dakota.This privilege has heretofore been withheld under the terms of the act to protect Canada against the introduction of the Insect pest known as the San Jose scale, but this particular tree is now exempted under the conditions given.CORNWALL FINANCES.\u2014\u2014\u2014 Cornwall, Sept.29.\u2014(Special.)\u2014At a meeting of the Town Council held last night the estimates for the next year were struck.Tbe total estimate is $1.716,925, and on this a levy of .0143 was made for general purposes.For the support of public schools an estimate of .(006638 was made on au estimate of $1,258,350; 82,340 of this was for the public school sinking fund.Separate school supporters will be allowed .0)7¢4 on the dollar on an estimale of $2.5W necer- sary.The estimate of the revenue is $8.- 530, and the estimated cxpenditure $50,- 418.20, page AUTHORIZING BOND ISSUE.Ottawa, Sept.20.\u2014(Special.;\u2014Tlhe share hoiders of the Great Northern Railway Company will meet at Quebec on October 24 for the purvose of authorizing the issne of bonds upon the whole mileage of the company's road.When there Is a storm there ig ' Azuinaldo and His Work Among the but, as he says.hé has - M.A.P.(Mainly About People) says that + JOHN MURPHY & CO.END OF THER (Friday, Saturday, Monday).(TH allt arm.pecial Quick- Selling Lines IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, long sleeves.Fancy Goods and Notions 100 LADIES\u2019 AND CHILDREN'S PURSES, assorted sizes and colors.Worth from 35cto 75c each.To clear at your Choice fOr .\u2026\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.>.venant tes sea sc0 cena ne nee accus vaccasse 25¢C « each 60 Dozen CHILDREN'S CCLORED BORDERED HANDKERCHIEFS.Worth 7c each.For .\u2026.sesescssan in ananas SKC each 76 Dozen LADIES\u2019 EMBROIDERED AND LACK EDGE HANDKERCHIEFS.Worth 25c and 35c each.Special Price .19C each 1,000 PACKETS BEST HAIR PINS, assorted.Worth 3c.For 1 3eC 75 Dozen STEEL KEY RINGS.Worth 5¢.For .\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026\u2026.2%C each 200 PAPERS BEST PINS.Worth bc each.For asecssaos sien te 0su 10 BV, each 100 Gross BEST LININ THREAD, in black, cream and white.\u2018 Worth 10c.FOF .euussseo see cce san ss sance nna nana nana ue Cree \"AC each 1,000 LARGE SPONGES.Worth 15c.For sernsse sep asecause acssu0e 10\u20ac each 25 Dozen FINE GILT BELT BUCKLES, assorted.Worth 35c each.For .cccivnnnn.rere cetera teeta aanneas - 15C i each 25 Pleces TORCHON LACE, of 12 yards each.Worth 15e.For .11C each piece Feather Boas 15) FEATHER BOAS, in black only.For reussssensenconroncocs000s TSC .each 200 FEATHER BOAS, in assorted colors.For .\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.91.50 150 FEATHER BOAS, in evening shades.FOI .$2.00 cach Hosiery Department 25 Dozen LADIES\u2019 RIGBED UNION The 20c kind.At this Sale aay VESTS, high necks and Wear, Sample Neckties, ments.Terms Cash.à» pe : 5 Dozen \u201cOUR SPE\\IAL™ LADIES RILLED WOOL VESTS, 12%C ; high necks and long slesves, ribbon trimmed fronts.Regular value, 35e.Our Sale Price .Cetin, .200 5 50 Dozen LADIES\u2019 BLACK CASHMERE HOSE, spliced heels ¢ and toes.Worth 30c.TO.0 at veeunnn.evvecto se can sac 0000 - 1SC $ pair Our Great Anniversary Basement Sale Bargains of Kitchen Utensils and Household Requisites will be continued on Monday.Giove Departinent { 500 PAIRS\u2014DENT'S SAMPLE GLOVES\u2014300 PAIRS , We have just purchased from the celebrated glove makers, Dont, < ! Alcroft & Co., their entire line of FALL AND WINTER GLOVES, Lined and Unlined, hcth Men's and Women's.Bought at a price tiat will enable us to clear them at from 25 Per Cent.to 33 1-3 Per Cent.less than their reguiar value.LL Lu , - .Men's Furnishings Another Lucky Purchase from those leaders of fashion in Men's Welch, Margetson & Co., of London, England, of all their fall | Silk Handkerchiefs, Muflilers, etc.All this lot to clear at once, at regular Factory Prices.EXCEPTIONAL BARGAINS tles.Millinery and Ready-to-wear Gar- JOHN MURPHY & CO., 2343 ST.CATHERINE STREET, COR.METCALFE STREHT.=| ?| in Man- Tel.Up 938.hn Ath \u201c Ps dS S DOING VERY WELL Filipinos.OTIS IS TOO SLUGGISH Miserly Policy of American Commander Shown by Inadequate Police and Hospital Arrangements w\u2014 London, Sept.30.\u2014The Times publishes this morning long extracts from a private letter from Manila, dated August 21, whose writer asserts that Aguinaldo is getting the best of it, that the Americans are making Bo practical progress, that Aguinaldo has regained his influence over the villages and Las lately obtained a lot of money, with which he is endeavoring to foment disturbances in Manila.\u2018\u2018Aguinalde,\u201d says the writer, \u2018\u2018offers double the amount of the reward for American | rifies and arms that General Otis offers for Irilipino weapons.The result is that the Americans get none of the latter, while their own are being constantly stolen.\u201d After calling Gen.Otis \u201cgood intentioned, but sluggish and extremely parsimonious,\u2019 the letter attributes the dificulty of the Americans very largely to this false economy.Many towns are inadequately policed, but the officers know it would be useless to ask for more.The hospltals are inadequately staffed, but Gen, Otis declares, ac cording to the wwter, that half the men in the hospitals are not sick, and that to increase the hospitals would only result in an Increase of pretended invalids.M'GILL GETS SOME.Fair Eised Grant Derived from the Marriage Licenses Yearly Collected in Canada.Quebec, September 30.\u2014The regular quarterly meeting of the Protestant Comniitree of the Council of Public Instruction, was beld on the 28th inst., in Quebec.There was a {ull attendance of members.The principal business was the distribution of the superior education grant which was rer.dered very interesting on account of the recent law regarding the destination of tha 3nar- riage license fees.Formerly these fees varying from six to seven thousand dollars a year were given entirely to Protestants superior education accordmg to law.The Education bill of 1838 provides that they should be devoted entirely to poor elementary schools, but when the bill was presented at | last session the Protestant committed was empowered to devote these fees to assist i superior schools or primary schools in poor | \"municipalities, or both.This became law.In consequence the committee has given i half of these fees this year to superior schools and has reserved half for the poor schools.The university grants being diminished by $3,200.The following is tha distribution fer the current year in the universities and colleges: McGill University, $2,- 075; University of Bishops, $1,125.THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Filipinos Took Their Hats Off When the Band Played * There'll be a Hot Time in the Old Town.\u201d New York, Sept.30.\u2014At one time the band on the Olympia yesterday played \u201cThere'll be a Hot Time in the Old Town To-night,\u201d in honor of the Governor Roosevelt.It was to this tune that the Rough Riders pranced up San Juan Hill, and the Admiral \u201cremarked that it was this tune that the Filipinos thought was the Ameri éan National anthem.One of the captains said that whenever the tune was played In the Philippines the loyal Filipinos took off their hats out of respect for the country.{tei HIS PORTRAIT IN OILS.Friends of Ald.Prenoveau intecd presenting him witli an oil portrait at à meeting of his efectors to he held on the evening of Oct.4.A requisition to continue as alder man will probably be presented at the same time.{ | three o'clock in the afternoon.: | THE PAPAL ABLIGATE Mgr.Falconis Expested to Reach Que- bee To-moroow Night on Board the Eavarian.Quebec, Sept.29.\u2014Mgr.Falconio, the Papal ablegate to Canada, is expected to arrive in this city tomorrow night on board the steamship Bavarian.The distinguished gentleman who is a Franciscan, is accompanied by two Fran ciscan fathers as secretaries, the Rev Fathers Edwards and Etienne.It is exrected that the delegate will remain in Quebec for a couple of days previous to taking his departure for Montreal and Ottawa.À grand religious cere- niony will take place on Sunday next at the Basilica, at which the apostolic delegate and other dignitaries will officiate.J.PERRON KIL ED While Working in the Guard Pier Opposite ontreal He Was Struck by an Engin :.Yesterday afternoen J.Perron, 112 1-9 Montcalm Street, met with a fatal accident oun the guard pier through the collision of an engine against a derrick.Per- Fol was removed to the Notre Dame Hospital, where he died last night.An inquest will be held on Monday.patte THE CANADIAN HUNT CLUB.The official opening of the Canadian Hunt Ciub wih uke place un Tuesday next.Should lt raion the function will be bostponcd until the next day.The run Will take place near Repentigny.The Montreul Island Belt Line Coiupany has placed at the disposal of the club a number of tine cars for horses, which will have to be put on board at half-past eight in the Morning at the C.P.R.stock yards.The members will take a special number uf cars, svhich will leave the corner of Notre Lame Street and Lasalle Avenue, Maison- beuve, at uine o'cluck sharp.Horses and Inembers will go to Lout de l\u2019He, and from there make their way to Repentign® and St.Sulpice by way of the road which follows the river.On the return to Bout de l\u2019Ile after the chase there will be dinner at the Bout de l'Ile Hotel.It is expected that there will be excellent sport, because a number of foxes are known to Inhabit the woods near Repentigny.Members will be portaitted to invite one friend at their own expense, and it is ta be hoped that those members who cannot take part will at lcast be present at the opening dinner, which will take onlieca at The regular runs will take place every Tuesday and Thursday nt 9.45 a.m.HUNT STEEPLECHASES.The Montreal Hunt steeplechases will take place on Thursday and Saturday of the coming week.The Executive Committee are already at work constructing the course and by Tuesday, it is expected it will De ~om- plete in every detail.The course will he over the same ground as last year but the character and height of the jumps will be very materially altered.Several of tha jumps are to be four feet of stiff timber an there is to be a water jump, ten to twelva feet in width in front of the grand stand.The entries, which close to-day, at the St.Lawrence Hall, excess of last year.Some of the horses now under prenraration and which will take part in the different events are iiagston, Magie, Kodak, Santa Cruz, Lochinvar, Red Pat, Warwick, Jim Lisle, The Squire, Her- miano.Game Cork.The Tadve, Go Lightlv.Red Lark, The Pal, Fitzsimmons, Rapid Queen and several other good ones.&;ecial treins will leave the Grand Trunk station pnd carry passengers direct to tha: Bel.Air track.THE MONTREAL HUNT.The Montreal Hunt Club held thelr reen Inr Saturday meet this morning at the Forest and Stream Clinh at Dorval.The breakfast was given hv Major George Hoop ar.the master.Considering the unfaver able weather of the past few days.the meet was a large one, most of the bard riding members heing present.As to-day is the last Saturday's meet prior to the steepls chases of next week very few of the race ing candidates were out.ard this was another factor which tended to lessen the size of the field to-dav.Taking all the clreumatances inta enncideration, the turnout was astonishingly large.is here.we have now.Great October Sale of FURNITURE Nothing but most reliable, substantial Furniture That sort, and that only, can hold the trade Selling for cash only, enables us to offer you values that are impossible with houses doing business on the long-credit, long-price system.Compare the following prices, that's the test :\u2014 3-Piece Eedrcom Suite, White Ename! Iron Beds, exactly like cut, one inch posts, brass knobs and vases, size 3 ft.x 6 ft., 3 ft.6 in.x 6 ft.Sale Price $4.50 PCRs Ne in solid hardwood, oak finish, neatly NY Te carved and polished, shaped top \\ wl bureau and wash stand, bevel mirror, | size 18 x 30.Sale Price \u2014 14.75 | 2 JIL ° | ie EERE ppIng | fo ah or pactsng eva ta Beautiful Fancy IL exactly like feet, high piano polish, Sale Price [ABLES cut, in solid quarter golden oak or mahogany finish, fluted legs, brass beaded rim, brass claw $3.95 Solid Hardwood [Folding Bookcase exactly like cut, in oak finish, 3 shelves, nicely polished and well finished, a useful and ornamental piece of furniture.Sale Price $1.75 Catalogue.with solid hardwood frame, Art Sateens, deep tufted cushion and head rest, Without Fringe, Sale Price $5.95 With Fringe, Mail orders filled promptly and satisfactorily, name and uddress, and we'll forward you a copy of our new Fall and Winter HAMILTON'S ay ¢ % a PL a a spring seat, upholstered in best quality Sale Price $6.95 Send us a postal with your Cor.St, Catherine and Peel Sts., and Dominion Square.THE TIMES ON DEWEY Action of Canadian Authorities Regard ing the Parade is Strongly Com- monded, are exnected to be far in ! London, September 30.\u2014The Times, in an ' editorial tracing Admiral Dewey's career, | says: \u201cNot the least remarkable part of l'the celebration is the fact that Admiral Dewey has manifestly satisfied all shades of opin- lon.\u2018There is no record of a single jarring note to mar the harmony of the occasion.We | in England, can have no more pleasant duty , than to congratulate America upon the pos- ; session of her gallant seaman and her exhibition of legitimate pride in that possession.| \u201cWe feel sure nobody in America witl question the propriety of the consideration which deterred Canada from allowing a detachment of the Imperial to take official part in a celebration that must necessarily call painful memories to another nation with whom we maintain relations of peace and friendship.\u201cThe vast majority of Americans uugues tionably appreciated England\u2019s friendly atu- \u2018tude during the war, but we doubt whether that could anywhere be so cordially ajppre- ciated as .among the American SaliUTS, Who had special opportunity of putting it to the proof all the world over in their dailv relations with the British navy.We don't believe that the seeds of friendsair thus sown in the two countries are dest red ty remain sterile or to yield only an ephernoeral j harvest of empty professions of good will.\" MANY LATE-COMERS tere Ottawa, Sept.3U.\u2014(Speclal.)\u2014 A ccording to tho notices first sent out, all appliea- tions for space at the Paris World's Fair were to have been sent to the Canadian commlssioners before the end of July.At that time, however, many manufactarers seemed to he too busy to give the matter attention and are only now forwardine to Ottaws their applications for space.It jo (the provision of space for these belafed | exhibitors that is giving the commissicners | no end of work just now, but they hope, by dint of reducing here and there the space already allotted, to make room for the lâte- comers, many of them representing many.factures of cemmerclial importance.! tern Among the Morris Upright Pianos re- ' cently received into stock at Wy.H.Leach's Piano Parlors, 2440 St.Catherine Stree: are dvplicates of the atyleg purchased by Hon.J.I.Tarte, Profsasor Wm.Reed, Mr.Ernest F.Kerr, Mr.Geo.Wilson, ete, ju.i tending purchasers should sec thezerinstry.t moderate ments, which can be secured à prices aud on terms to suit, PROVINCE Or QUEBEC, DISTRICT OF .Montreal, in the Superior Court\u2014No.2016.The City of Montreal, a body politic and corporate, having its principal place of business in the City and District of Montreal, plaintiff; vs.Hiram Stephens, of the City of Montreal, but actually in the State of Colorado, one of the United States of America and others, defendants.The defendant, Hiram Stephens, is ordered to appear within one month, JBAN B.VALLEE, Deputy Prothonotary.Montreal September 30th, 1899.- ' TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.\u2014_\u2014 WANTED\u2014Position as Traveller, house, for Western Ontario, for good some light line.Know every hamlet, no objection to rig.References if required.Address Traveller, O\u2019Neil House, London, Ont.\u201835 WANTED \u2014 Your present income a second consideration.We want you to write us, We have something of interest.Standard Co., Board of Trade, Montreal.x FOR SALE \u2014 RED COCKER SPANIEL pups, from prize stock; pedigrees given: price, $15.00 each.Address Longueuil Cocker Kennels, Longueuil, Que., or 673 Wellington st., Montreal.234x LOST\u2014A grey parrot from 202 Peel Street.Flew in a north easterly direction.Reward at above address.224 WANTED\u2014To purchase or exchange all kinds of properties, Apply to the Real Estate Investment Co., 12, Place d\u2019Armes, 231 COMING EVENTS.Cu cette (At the Theatres this week.) Academy\u2014*\u201cA Soldier of the Empire, interesting, romantie drama Parana company.+ bY a capable Francais\u2014\u2018\u2019The Texan,\u201d g morbi well presented.\u2019 orbid play, Royal\u2014\u201cA Hot Old Time.\u201d Saturday\u2014Sept.30.Lacrosse\u2014 Sherbrooke vs.National, Baseball grounds, Westmount Gun Club, spoén competition.Rughy\u2014Junior championship, Montreal TI.vs.Point St.Charles, M.A.A.A crounds.\u2019 Practice match.Britannia TI.vs.West- mount; Westmount Park Vest Hunt\u2014Master's breakfast at For .I aps 8 est ans Stream Club.Special train leaves on, venture sthtion at 9 o'clock, Closing of Grand Trunk Boating Cluh.Victoria Rifles coasting co iti 'l Cote des Neiges, .5 position at b> » ).= - + : \u2014S\u2014 A MORNING PAPER \u2014 To Be Issued in Four Weeks by the French Conservatives ORGANISER M'DONALD SAYS At a Conservative Meeting Last Night There Was a Deal of Dissatisfaction Expressed With the Laurier Government.At a Conservative meeting at St.Henrl last night, It was anncunced that before four weeks were over there would be a French Conservative morning paper In Montreal.The meeting was presided over by Dr.E.Bernard.Mr.Beaubien spoke first.He commenced by referring to the long time he had represented the largest constituency in the Province, and proceeded to rail at Sir Wilfrid Laurier's \u201cinconsistency.\u2019\u2019 He predictea that Sir Wilfrid's glory would vanish as Mr.Mercier's Napoleonic career had been cut short in 1802.In conclusion, the cold storage idea bad originated, not with the Hon.Mr.Fisher and his colleagues, but with the Hon.A.R.Angers and the members of Sir John Thompson's cabinet.Mr.Taillon said that electlons might be near at band, for party and not state reasons.The Government's conscience was troubled and an attempt would probably be made to snatch a verdict.Honest Liberals, as well as Conservatives, were tired of the present administration, which had been ¢ &- demmed by all the indepenaent Liberal press.Dr.Severin Lachapelle drew a comparison between Cartier and Laurier somewhat unfavorable to the latter.Sir George, he eald, had been a statesman; Sir Wilfrid wis a mere politician.The grievance of Mr.Milton McDonald, who is local member for Bagot, aud Provincial organizer, was that the Province or Quebec was not adequately represented in the Cabinet.He concluded with the announcement that in four weeks there would be a Conservative morning newspaper in Montreal.C0000 000000 FEE 00040000 CHURCH NEWS, P0000 0000060000000000000 ST.GEORGE'S CHURCH.Elghteenth Sunday after Trinity.\u2014Holy Communion at 9.30 a.m.and after morn- Ing service.11.05 u,m.\u2014Morning prayer; preacher, Rev.O.W.Howard.3 p.m.\u2014 Sunday school and Bible classes.7 p.m.\u2014 Lvening prayer; preacher, Dean Carmichael.All strangers and .non-seatholders entering by front door at 11 a.m.and 7 p.m.will be directed to seats hefore divine service begins.Wednesday, divine service at 8 p.m.; Friday, teachers\u2019 meeting, at 8 p.m.ST.ANDREW\u2019S CHURCH.Harvest Home Thanksgiving services.\u2014 +++ Morning at 11 o\u2019clock, afternoon at 3 o'clock, Sunday school.Evening at 7 o'clock.Rev.J.Edgar Hill, M.À., D.D., will offictate.Special collection for Ladies\u2019 Aid Society.ST.GABRIEL CHURCH, .Rev.Robert Campbell, D.D., the pastor, will conduct divine serviee at 11 a.n and T Subject of evening discourse, \u2018A 7 p.m.Convenient Religion,\u201d I, Kings, 12, 28.Sun- aay school at 3 p.m.C.E.meeting at £15 p.m.Bible reading, Wednesday, 6 p.m.Strangers welcome at all services.ST.PAUL'S CHURCH MISSION.Presbyterian, St.Charles Street, Point St.Charles \u2014Sunday school at 3 p.m.Evening service at 7 o'clock.) ST.PAUL'S CHURCH.Dorchester Street\u2014The Rev.James Barclay.D.D., pastor, wiil officiate at both services.Morning service at 11 o\u2019clock.Evening service at T o'clock.Sunday school at 3 o\u2019clock.Scats free at Sunday evening services.CHURCH OF ST.IN THI EVANGEL- T.Corner of Ontario and St, Urbain Streets, \u2014All seats free and unappropriated.Holy Communion, 8 and 11 a.m.Preacher, at 11 a.m., Rev.C.G.Rollit, of the Cluygech of St.James the Apostle.Matins, 10.15.Evensong at 7 p.m.Canon Edmund Wood, M.A.rector.ST.STEPHEN'S CHAPEL.Dorchester Street, corner of Atwater Avenve, Westmount.-\u2014Services at 11 a.m., with administration of Holy Communion.Sunday school at 3 p.m.Service at 7 p.m.Preacher at both services, the Ven.Archdeacon Evans, D.C.L., rector, ST.MARTIN'S CHURCH.11 a.m., Holy Communion, with sermon: preacher, the rector.7 p.m., evening prayer and sermon; preacher, Rev.Reginald R.Darker, of the diocese of Connecticut.Strangers welcome, CHURCH OF ST.JAMES THI APOSTLE.§ a.m., Holy Communion.11 a.m., Holy Communlon; preacher, Rev.Reginald R.Parker, of St.Andrew's Church, Norwich, Coun.; 7 p.m., evening prayer: preacher, Rev.C.G.Rollit, 3 p.m., Sunday school.CHWIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL.Rev.Canon Norton, D.D., rector of Montreal.Rev.Professor Steen, M A., special preacher.8 a.m., Holy Communion.11 a.m., Cathedral service and Holy Communion; preacher, the rector.7 p.m., Cathedral service; preacher, Professor Steen.All seats free at the 7 o\u2019clock service.Sunday schools and Bible classes in Synod Hall, at 3 p.m, ST.STEPHEN'S CHURCH.Corner of Inspector and St.Paul Streets.\u2014Morning service at 11.Evening service at 7.Sunday school and Bible class at 3 p.m.Rev.A.Elliott, incumbent.MAISONNEUVE MISSION.Maisonneuve Mission, St, George's Y.M.C.A, corner Pius IX.and Adam Streets\u2014 A SICK HEADACHE Positively cured by these Little Pills, They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Hearty Eating.A perfect xemedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsie ness, Bad Tastein the Mouth, Coated Tongue Palin the Side, TORPID LIVER.They segulate the Bowels.Purely Vegetable, small Pill.Small Dosey Small Price.! Substitution the fraud of the day.\u2018 See you get Carter's, Ask for Carter's, Insist and demand Carter's Little Liver Pills, ! THE HERALD, MONTREAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1899.11 a.m,, morning prayer; preacher, Rev, G.Abbott Smith.3 p.m., Sunday school.7 P.m., evening prayer, ST.JOHN'S, FRENCH.The services at St.John\u2019s, French Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening will be of an interesting character.An address will be given by Rev.C.E.Trudel, a priest of the Church of Rome, who bas resolved to severe his connection with his church to unite with the Presbyterian Church.He {8 spoken of as a strong man, an able speaker, moderate and guarded in expressing Lis convictions.He will be heard with interest by the French-Cana- diun public.STANLEY STREET CHURCH.The pubiic or Mouireal Willi have a rare trcac ln bDeanng ol.Ww.Lo.diepoens, ol NeW lurk give ah eXPosliury audress Ol Christ i tbe Labecnacie, liusirated with a CUMPICLE udu vl Lae LVUsLUINS.MI.DLep- beus, woo 1s endorsed abd recommended by lue 1\u20acdUsd5 DuLULY DUUVUI WULAUTS, Lio.Scuanuer, Si.Jacob's, dud owes, wll fpeas 11 Sialuey dureol caurch ou dabbawn &L + p.M., und also 1N lnspecoor dircei Was: >on Juul culties) AL + pli.À Culiee- tion will be taken in behall of evangellsiic Mission work.DORCHESTER STREET METHODIST.A memorial service tor the late Mr.John Perry wul be veu lu wurcBeswel Streel secsodlsy ChUSCA, (Cocder duo Lioall) Lo- IMOLTOW EVEWLE UL ¢ 0 CIOCK., MT.erry Wis IOr many )cads A LdieuLUl And F'especi- ced member or Luis CUULCL.CHURCH UF MESSIAH.Evening services in the Church of the Messiah will be resumed to-morrow Digi.Rev.Wm.8.Burnes wil otuciale at buta services.CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS.A the First Church of Christ, sclentist, in Karn Mall, St.Catherine Street, there will be services to-morrow, at 11 a.m., and 7 p.m.The subject of both services will be \u201cAre Sin, Disease and Death Real.\u201d Mrs.Chalmers will be the soloist.Rev.Dr.Cantliie will conduct service at the Protestant Home at Longue Pointe.At St.Jumes Caihedral, Proi.Fowler's \u201cMass of the Blessed Virgin Mary,\u201d in Li fat will be sung in the worming, and his \u201cAve Maria,\u201d at the otfertory.The mus- {c at vespers will be: Schaller\u2019s Psalms, G.Couture's \u201cCor Jesu; Saint-Saens, duett tfor two tenors, \"Lex Dominl Im- maculata\u2019: Leclereg's \u201cAva Maris Stella™; A.Guilmant's \u201cTantum ergo,\u201d for bass solo and chorus.The soloists will be Messrs.Ed.Label, Ant.Destrolsmalsons, M.Langlois, R.Duquette, I.Guillemette.x x * The first National Christian Endeavor convention opens on Thursday next in the St.James Methodist Church, and will be held under the auspices of the Canadian Council of Christian Endeavor.The Canadian Council of Christian Xndeavor was held in Ottawa on October 8, 1896, At this, which was a large and representative con vention, the report of a joint committee on Dominion organization, which had been appointed to draw up the constitution of the Canadian Council was unanimously adopted.Of this report the salient features were: 1.That a Canadian Council of Christian Endeavor be formed as 4 bureau of information for the Dominion, to collect sta.tistles, issue literature, cultivate national Christian sentiment, arrange for the Canadian rally at the international convention and hold a quadrennial Dominion convention.2.That ro appeals for funds shall be made to societies or unions, but that the expenses of the council be met by donations, royalties on literature issued by the council, honorary membership fees and the proceeds of the conventions.3.That the first Dominion convention be held in Montreal this year.On Thursday the first quadrennial conven: tion will open here and already Christian Endeavorers are flocking to Montreal from all over the Dominion.There is every indication that the convention will be a complete success, those who have charge of the arrangements are working indefatigably in its welfare, and they are certain of the whole-hearted support of all who are interested in the work of Christtan Endeavor.THE CENTURY FUND.With regard to the Century Fund of the Presbyterian Church the Westminster has the following: The Century Fund, it must be understood, was desired and intefided by its promoters to be a help and not a hindrance, a lever and not an incubus to the Church, both as a whole and as composed of individual congregations.A correspondent once more raises the question as to churches will debts, and once more we point out the character of the two divisions of the fund.One part, amounting to $600,000, will, to quote from the report to the General Assembiy, \u2018\u201cbe known as the Cormmon Fund, for the missionary, educational and benevolent work of the Church.\u201d But the other part, the sum of $400,000, was set aside, remembering that the Church's work, as that of individuals, begins at home; and that in the solidity of its own roundations is the hope of its work for others: remembering too the many brave hands doing real mission work under heavy burdens within our own borders.\u201cCongregations and individual contributors,\u201d says the report, \u2018\u2018are encouraged to reduce or liquidate debts on churches, manses, or other church property, with the understanding that the amounts thus paid, if reported, shall Le included in the Century Fund.\u201d The assembly's committee assumes no control over these latter sums, but desires all such to be reported, to be recorded in the fund; and it is hoped that the impetus of the church's grear movement will be the cause of greater effort and greater success in removing the debts which hinder more active work, ew.THE QUIET DAY SERVICE.The Rev.G.O.Troop, rector of St.Martin\u2019s Church, will conduct the Quiet Day Services at the opening of the annual meeting of the Alumni Association of Wyclitre College on Tuesday.October 3.In connee- tion with this meeting, the annual meeting of the Canadian Church Missionary Association will be held on Thursday, October 5.and the Rev.Princiapl Hackett will deliver the opening address.CAUGHT IN SHAFT, Young Merrickville Bas a, Hair-Raising Hscape in the Malleable Iron Works.Merrickville, Sept.20.\u2014(Special)\u2014A serious accident happened yesterday in the Merrickville malleable \u2018iron works.À young man named Geo.Lockwood was in the act of putting on a belt on a rumbling barrel when in sori manner he became entangled snd was huricG several times over the shaft through a space of about i foot and a half.Fortunately the waterwheel was barely fu motion, and it stopped, and that drew the attention of some of his fellow-laborers, who then heard his cries.On going into the department where he was they found him suspended by his right arm, which was broken above and below the elbow.His heels were canght in a belt running parallel with the shaft.The belts were_cnt, and when he was taken down it was found his right hip was dls- located.He has several cuts and bruises on his body and face.The doctors were teh him about four, and hope to save his e.TO HAVE FULL SWAY, Lanoashire Spinners Have Stepped aside For Speculators and Cotton Market is Booming.London, Sept.29.\u2014The Pall Mall Gazette this afternoon says: \u2018\u2018A speculative upward movement in raw cotton in the United States and Liverpool is in full swing.The Lancashire spinners are standing aside, and are allowing the gamblers to have full Bway.\u201cIt is réportcd in Liverpool that a well- known New York petroleum merchant is at the bottom of the present boom.\u201d re LUDGER BEAUDOIN'S DEATH ACCIDENTAL.A verdict of excusable homicide was returned yesterday at the inquest into the death of little Ludger Beaudoin, who was killed on Thursday by a G.T.R.train at Kelly's siding.ly ALL SAINTS, DUNHAM.His Lordshjp Bishop Bond has appointed Mr.Henry Plaisted, M.A.(Oxon), to the rectorship of All Saints Church, Dunham, Que.This rectorship was rendered vacant by the death of the Rev.N.A.F.Bourne, to the parish of Longueuil, re FOR THE YUKON.Mr.S.Leveau, of the Indian Lorette De- pot, Notre Dame street, who last scazon ,8ent a large number of snowshoes, moc cassins, ard todograns to the Yukon, has received additional orders for about 1,000 pairs of snowshoes; several thousand pairs of men\u2019s mocassins and about 700 toboggauns.formed at the Inter-provincial convention: { THEIR IDUL New York and Visitors Unite to Do Him Honor IN GREAT NAVAL PARADE Never Before in the History of New York Have So Many Ships and People Been Assembled.New York, Sept.29.\u2014No Roman conqueror returned to his triumph of barbaric splendor, no victorious king or prince coming home from a suocecs{ul war, ever received such a magnificent ovation as overwhelmed Admiral Dewey to-day.as he stood on the bridge of the Olympia at the head of a magnificent fleet of steel thunderers of the deep, fcllowed by a thousand vessels of pecce, each tiered and eoated black with people, and sailed over the bright waters of the upper bay and up the broad pathway of the sunlit river.The sky was blue, the waters rippled urder the fresh wind that held the flags straight and jaunty and the wharves and piers and rock heights and grassy knolls were black with frantic, enthusiastic people, who strove weakly to make their shouts heard above the perfect bediam of tooting whistles that accompanieid the admiral fcre and aft.AT GRANT'S TOMB.At the stately mausoleum of Grant, on Riverside Drive, the fleet paid its tribute to the memiory of the great varrior with a national salute of twen- ty-one roaring guns.The fleet then anchored and reviewed the almost end- \u2018less procession of crafts.Toward the end of the parade they became disor- gunized, and it took hours for the heterogenous flood to get by.Darkness at last brought relief to the tired acmiral, who had stood on the bridge for six hours, bowing his acknowledgments to the stentorian expression of hcmage.New York has never witnessed before anything approaching this wonderful, remarkable demonstration.The Co- lumbian naval parade, the dedication of Grant's tomb, and the reception of the North Atlantic squadron last fall, all pale before this gigantic ovation to the sailor who, in a single morning destroyed an enemy\u2019s fleet without the loss of a man or a ship.It is not beyond the mark to say that three million people viewed the pageant frcm ashore and that a quarter of a million were afloat.DECORATION OF SHIPS.People who went down the bay were lost in admiration of the bunting along the water front.On the East River, from the bridge to the battery, where the sailing craft lie in groves, the spans were covered with such a mass of colors as might be compared to a maple grown hillside in the deep autumn.The tall spars of the clippers were conspicuous for their ensigns and signals.The craft in the harbor was decked out from stem to stern with all the grace and attractiveness known to shippers.But the display in the East River was not to be compared with that of the North River, up which the procession was to pass.From the peaks of every pier long ropes hung with flags of every hue stretched to the snubbing posts at the corner, the fronts were decorated with the multitude of gay devices, and there were flags on the staffs and lines cf flags above the rapes.The vessels at their sides were dressed from stern to taffrail, and some carried flags on their yards and had their deck- houses covered.The wind =hook the banners from millions of windows, porticos and even steeples, and never perhaps in this generatton did hearts :hat love it bound so quickly to the sight of the flag.Very early the tleet of steamships, steamboats, yachts, and tugs, which were to have a place in the line, began moving down the bay to the allotted points where tlie several divisions were to form, but many of them could not resist the temptation to first visit the anchorage of the men- of-war off Tompkinsville, and before 11 o'cock the Olympia svas surrounded by a perfect mob of every known kind of craft, all swarming witih people, circling around, or pushing their noses close up under the ship to get a glimpse of the admiral pacing the quarter deck.Ge WOMEN\u2019S AUXILIARY.Hospital Blects Officers For the Year, Ottawa, Sept.29.\u2014(Special.)\u2014The annual meeting of the Women\u2019s Auxiliary to the board of directors of the Protestant General Hospital was held yesterday afternoon in the parlors of the Stanley Institute.There was a large attendance, Mrs.J.P.Featherston presided, and the reports submitted showed that the ladies had accomplished much good work and proved themselves a valuable ally of the directors.The retiring officers were re-elected excepting the second vice-president, Mrs.Blackburn, retiring.The officers for 1899-1900 are: \u2014 President\u2014Mrs.J.P.Featherston.First vice-president\u2014Mrs.W.C.Perkins Second vice-president\u2014Mrs.E.B.Eddr.Recording cecretary\u2014Mrs.Dunbar- Hudson.Corresponding secretary \u2014 Miss Horsey.Treasurer\u2014Mrs.J.B.Lamb.NE \u2018 GREAT PIANO VALUE FOR $300.No piano made in Canada and sold for $300 to $350 will give better satisfaction than the New Wililams Uprights we offer at $300 each, payable $6 monthly.Very handsome 7 1-3 octave cabinet grands, in finely veneered cases, three pedais, all improvements to date.Lindsay-Nordheimer Co., 2366 St.Catherine Street, CAPITAL OF $1,000,000.Ottawa Sept.29.\u2014The leading Ottawa capitalists have been interested in the Dupont mine group on Boulder Creek, near Fort Steele, B.C., and it has been decided to organize an Ottawa company with a capitalization of $1,000,000 to develop the mines.The proporty was bonded to Ald.A.E.Fripp some time ago, and under his direction and that of Mr.C.¥.Hannington, C.E., th: mines have been worked by nine wer all summer.{ts WANT TO RAISE MONEY, Ottawa, Sept.29.\u2014(Special.)\u2014For some time past the officers of the 43rd Battalion have been considering ways and means for the erection of suitable quarters at the Rockliffe ranges for the accommodation of the necessary number of marksmen.A bazaar has been talked of, and at a meeting of the officers last evening this suggestion was favorably considered.A commit- tce consisting of representatives from the officers, the band and the sergeants was appointed to consider and report upon the matter.\u2014\u2014\u2014 GRAIN UP WEST.Toronto, Ont, Sept.30.\u2014Flour\u2014Ontario pateuts In brgæ.3.\u20ac0 to $3.7); suraight roller, £5.30 to $3.35: Hungarian patents, | Ottawa Board of Protestant General | at Toronto.Wheat\u2014Ontarlo red and white, G7e north and west; goose, 7ûc north and west; No.1 Manitoba hard, 50 1-2¢; Toronto and No.1 northern at 76 1-2¢.Oats ~White oats quoted at 20¢ west.Rye quoted ut 3c nurth and west.Barley quoted at 42¢ for No.2 west.Feed barley, 33¢ to 86e.Bran\u2014Clity mils sell bran at $13 and shorts at $16, In car lots, f.o.b.Toronto.Buckwheat firm, 48c north and JUc east.Corn-Canadlan 36c west, and American 40c, on track here.Oatmeal quoted at $3.40 by the bag and $3.50 by the barrel, on track at Toronto in car lots.Peus at 60c north and west for immediate shipment.06000000000 T0000 { BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS BIRTHS, DENNIS\u2014In London, Sept.18, Mrs.J.H.\u2018.Dennis, of twins (boys.) EATON\u2014Sept.22nd, at Kingston, Ont., to the wife of Captain D.IL.Waton, R.C.A,, a daughter.LEFEBVRE\u2014At Cookshire, Sept.24th, a daughter to Mr.and Mrs.Fred.Lefebvre.MILLER\u2014In St.Jobn, N.B.,, Sept.23th, to the wife of James Miller (pilot), a son.READ-\u2014At the parsonage, Lennoxville, Sept.25th, tu the wife of Kev.I', A, Read, a son.ROY\u2014At the Barracks, St.Johns, Sept.19th., the wife of Lt.-Col.Roy, D.O.C., of a daughter.WADDELL\u2014In Hamilton, Sept.28, wife of F.R.Waddell, of a son.KYDD\u2014Sept., 20th, at 129 Stanley Street, the wife of R.A.Kydd, of a daughter.MALTBY\u2014Sept.28, at 784 St.Denis Street.the wife of Herbert Lassey Maltly, of a daughter.TENNANT\u2014At Winnipeg, Sept.24th, the wife of Thomas C.Tennant, of a daughter, the MARRIAGES.BIRMINGHAM-DE WITT\u2014Sept.20th, at Somerville, Carleton Co., N.B., by Rev.Jos.A.Cahill, Mr.Guy W.Birmingham to Miss Bertie C.De Witt.CROLI-CHRISTIANSEN\u2014Sept.27th, at Hamilton, by Rev.Sanford E.Marshall, B.A., B.D., Emilie, youngest daughter of the late John P.Christiansen, to Robert J.Croll, both of Hamilton.BAILEY-EAVES\u2014At Trinity Church, Sept.27, by the rector, Rev.1\".H.Graham, assisted by Ven.Archdeacon Mills, Frank, third son of James Bailey, ro Jessie May (Daisy), only daughter or Mr.Wililaum aves.BRICE-PEARSON\u2014At the residence of the bride's parents, Westmount, Sept.28, by Rev.(\u2018anon Evans, M.A., Ernest A.Brice, to Iithel, eldest daughter \u2018of Chas.W.Pearson.DURTIN-HIBBARD\u2014Sept.25th, by Rev.LR.Robinson, Mr.Lyman Dustin, of Hatley, to Mrs.1larriet Hibbard, of Magog.ELDER-STEWART\u2014At the residence of the bride's parents, DBideawee, Elgin, Que., Sept.27th, by Rev.A.Rowat, Mr.James W.Elder, to Iss Lizzie R.Stewart, daughter of Mrs.William Stewart, both of Elgin, Que.FOSS-WESTOVER\u2014At Sept.20th, by Rev.Dr.Tucker, Mr.R.Arthur Foss, of Boston, formerly of Waterloo.to Mary L., daughter of the late Stephen E.Westover, of Sutton Junec- tion.GROVE-ROSE\u2014Sept.27, by Rev.J.W.TenFycek, of Exeter, Frederick A.Grove, to Minnie Louisa, daughter of Mr.Geo.Rose, both of London, Ont.HARDMAN-JOHNSON\u2014Sept.29, in Hamilton, by Rev.Canon Bland, assisted by Rev.E.N.IR.Burns, Charles Hardman, to Kathleen, daughter of James Johnson.Hamilton.KEMP-BEARD\u2014 At Iron Hill, Que., by Rev.E.G.Chadser.Frederick Adam Kemp.or North Stanbridge, Que., and Lucia Hester, youngest daughter of John O.Beard, of the Township of Brome.LAWSON-CAIL\u2014At Mill Branch, Kent Co, N.B., Sept.20th, by Rev.D.Fraser, B.A., Edward Howard Lawson.to Mary Morton, daughter of Joshua Cail.LEL-BCNNALLIE\u2014-At St.Peter's Church, Sherbrooke, Sept.27th, by Rev.Dr.Dum- bell, Edith K., daughter of the late Wm.- Bonnallie, to Mr.Francis Valentine PB.Lee, of San Francisco, Cal.LYLE-HANCOCI \u2014Sept.27th, by Rev.C.E.Thompson, at Toronto Junctinn, An drew II.Lyle, to M.E.May Hancock.MeBEAN-COTTON\u2014At Toronto, Sept.20th, by Rev.Alex.Gliray, John McBean, Georgetown, to Lena Cotton.daughter of the late W.J.Cotton.McGOWAN-FAGAN\u2014In Hamilton, Sept 28, by Rev.Father Hinchey, I\u2019.J.McGowan.to Miss Mary Fagan, eldest daughter of I'rancis Fagan.OWENS-MeLAUGHLIN-At Oshawa, by Rev.James Hodges, B.A., Sept.27th, Mr.John Pomeroy Owens, of the Western Bank, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr.Robt.McLaughlin, president of tte McLaughlin Carriage Co.PILEADWELL - CLOUSTON \u2014 At Lower Derby, N.B., Sept.Gth, James IH.Plead well, of Upper Nelson, N.B., to Sadie, davghicr of Henry Clouston.PREWER-VINCENT\u2014Sept.27th, in Toronto, by Rev.Canon Sweeny, the Nev.George Prewer.incumbent of $t.John's Church, Chupleau, Ont, to Minnie, see ond daughter of the Ven.Archdeacon Via cent, D.D.SMITH-BURNS-At Toronto, Grace, eldest davghter of Mr.Alex.Burns, to G.Herbert Emith, on Sept.27h.VANLEUVEN-CAMPPELL-At Fort Cov- ington, N.Y., Sept.20th, by Rev.J.HH.Gardner, Charles Henry VanLeuven, of Middletown, N.Y., to Katherine, eldest daughter of Alexander Campbell, of Fort Covington.WARD-FLANDERS\u2014At Fitch Bay, Sept.20, Mr.James Ward to Mrs.Gertrude Flanders, widow of the late John Flanders, all of Stansteaq.WHEATLEY-LOVELACE\u2014gept.27th, at the Chureh of St.James \u2018ne Apostle, by Canon Ellegood, James Wheatley to Ruby Constance Evelyn, daughter of I.M.Lovelace, both of Montreal.DEATHS IN THE CITY.CARSON\u2014\u201cWent Home\" on Friday morning, Sept.20th, in the 83rd year of her age, Anne Miller, relict of the late Hugh Carson, and mother of J.H.Carson, of the Dominion Alliance.Funeral from her son's residence, 116 Lewis Avenue, West- mount, this afternoon.DORE\u2014Sept.28th, at 797 St.Dominique Street, John Baptiste Dore, master carter, aged 49.DOYLE\u2014In this city, Sept.28th, John Patrick Doyle, only son of Patrick Doyle, of 300 Bourgeois Street, aged 3 years and 10 months.GELLATLY\u2014On Sept.28th, Elizabeth P.Mitchell, widow of the late Geo.W.Gel- latly, aged 76 years and 5 months.native of Cupar, Fife.Scotland.Funeral will leave the residence of her son-in-law, Sutton Junction.Thos.Walker, 345 Charlevoix Street.Point St.Charles, this afternoon at 2 o'clock.GIBBONS\u2014At 887a Gaspe Avenue, St.Louis du Mile End, Charles Lazenby Gib- Dols, on September 29th, aged 1 month, ays.DEATHS ELSEWHERBSB, BUSH\u2014Sept.28th, at Halifax, Bush, jr., in his 24th year.HALL\u2014At Rock Island, Sept.15th, Eltza- beth Jennitte Annie, wife of the late Mark Hall.HETHERINGTON-\u2014In Toronto, Sept.26th, James G.Hetherington, of Johnston, Queens County, in the 77th year of his age.HUNTINGDON\u2014In Compton, Sept.13th, Emily Hicks, widow of the late Thomas Huntington, in her 98th year.MARSH\u2014At Knowlton, Que., Sept.21st, Liantha Pickle, relict of tne late Philo Marsh, aged 74.MARTIN\u2014At Guelph, Robert Martin, sr, aged 91 years, a native of Penpont, Dum- friesshire, Scotland.McWILLIAMS\u2014At Petitecodiac, N.B,, Sept.21st, Mrs.William MeWilllams.PARK\u2014In Hamilton, Sept.27th, John H.Park, aged 57 years.PLANCHE\u2014At West Bridgewater, Mass., Sept.14th, Jeanette Hurd, widow of the late Wm.Planche, of Maple Leaf, Que.aged 74 years, ROSS\u2014At Melrose, South Dakota, July 26th, Annie Munroe, widow of the late Jobn Ross, of North Ely, and mother of Mrs.Joseph Nixon, of Farnham, and Mrs.J.H.Chapman,of Melrose, aged T5 years.ROWAN\u2014Sept.26, in Hamilton, Martin Rowan, age 88, a native of Mayo, Ireland.WANLESS\u2014At St.Andrews, N.B., 24th, Martin Wanless, in his 68th year.WEST\u2014At Chedoke.Ont., Sept.28, Guy West, age 11 months.A WORTHY BISHOP Charles $3.90; Manitoba bakers, $3.60, all on track ' likes charlotte gclatine\u2014and says so.mr | who are grounded in the knowledge of THE S.CARSLEY CO.LIMITED Notre Dame St.Montreal's Greatest Store.Sept.30th, 1899.THE BIG STORE IS ULL OF AUTUMN NOVELTIES A very hearty welcome is extended to the Ladies of Montreal who come here to study the World's newness in Fashions.What a task they will have.Montreal's tastes have worked among the de- Our representatives signers of two continents to give these tastes new expression.Enjoy These Opening Days There is a touch of elegance about this Fall Season\u2019s importations that appeals to careful dressers.The richest things that P aris conjures are shown, but all are fairly priced.Stylish Jackets Ladies\u2019 Beaver Cloth Jackets, in black, navy, fawn, drab and new blue, lined colored silk, inlaid velvet collar, embroidered braid, 811.25 Ladies\u2019 Fine Beaver Cloth Jackets, In fawn, drab and new blue, rich satin lined, closed lapels, bandsomely embroidered, finished pearl buttons .414.75 spread interest, derately priced, too.Colored Dress Goods Plain Amazone Costume Cloth, in green, brown, fawn, purple, heliotrope, grey, bluet, navy, cerise, maroon, cardinal, slate, berge, drab and black, 54 inches wide oii ree DC yard Plain Covert Costume Cloth, in same sbades as above, rich material, that makes hand- come dresses, 54 inches wide .81.14) New Homespun Dress Goods, in 20 different shades of new greys, new fawns, and new drabs.Special Prices, T3C, $1.15.$1.20 yard THE S.CARSLEY CO., LIMITED.New Velvet Waists A temptingly stylish garment gets special word to-day, Bright, new creations, that will command your interest.Ladies\u2019 Velvet Waists, made in the very latest style, lined through, yoke back, self collar and cuffs, neatly trimmed with small gilt buttons, in colors green, brown, bronze, velvet and cerise.Special Price $3.10 THE 8S.CARSLEY CO., LIMITED.i iH AE RE Stylish Jackets Ladies\u2019 Stylish Beaver Cloth Jackets in black, fawn and new blue, double breasted, with pearl buttons .$6.00 Ladies\u2019 Smart Beaver Cloth Jackets, { in fawn, drab and new blue, also in black, lined through 1 with plain satin and finished rows of stitching .88.25 Matchless Beauties in High Class Dress Fahrics A matchless array of Dress Goods beauty, that will create wide- takes place in our Dress Goods Salon on Monday.The showing tells of consummate skill in its selection.couspicuous by her contingent of super-elegance.full of wondrous and fantastic possibilities and novel styles, mo- Paris is The showing is New Black Goods New Black Crepon, special silk and wool weave, in a variety of small, medium and large designs, 42 inches wide .81.13 Fancy Black Boucle Cloth, very handsome designs, in 10 different size patterns, elegant styles, 44 inches wide $1.50 New Silk and Wool Boucle Cloths, in elaborate patterns, suitable for costumes or capes.The latest French novelties, 44 inches wide.Special .creeens $2.50 yard THE S.CARSLEY CO., LIMITED.BOYS\u2019 School Suits Boys\u2019 Strong Tweed Sailor Suits, in good rough heather mixed Tweed, from .$1.65 i Boys\u2019 Fine Quality Jersey Suits, neatly finished, rom .£1.90 Boys\u2019 Navy Blue Norfolk Serge Suits.Special .1.84 Boys\u2019 Strong 2 Piece Tweed Suits, made double breasted, thoroughly well finished, from $2.75 Boys\u2019 Heather Mixed Tweed Norfolk Suits, well lined and neatly finished.Special, from .$3.45 © A STYLISH WALKING HAT Gets its first showing Monday, and if you would see the smartest, daintiest and choicest style in this favorite Hat you must come to The Big Store.Made with a fine soft Fur Felt crown and stiff brim, finished inside with leather band, trimmed with a fold of cream and black satin and large quill.Colors are Navy, Brown, Fawn or Black.A stylish and dignified Hat.SPECIAL, $1.25 MAIL ORDERS CAREFULLY FILLED.ME 85, CARSLEY CO, ™™ 1765 to 1233 Notre Dae St.184 to 94 st.James 5t.MONTREAL.BIG DECLINES IN STOCKS.And Towards the Close of the Present Month the Margins Came Up Somewhat Slowly.The past month hes been one of declines in the local stock market and with the seri- out breaks in some of the Wall Street leaders that Montreal people have been interested in, a good deal oi local money has been dropped.A broker in speaking of the losses yesterday said: \u2018They have undoubtedly been heavy.When we had our first decline, the margins came up all right, and they came up tairly well on the second, put they were slow this time and many failed to come up at all, which is a pretty good sign that for the present they have had about enough.That decline in Brooklyn Rapid Transit hurt Montreal a lot and we need a big bull market now to get back some of the money.There have been two long standing factors in the way of higher prices\u2014the Transvaal trouble and tight money.London the last few days has been greatly exercised over the former, with the result that PRICES HAVE DECLINED.ane one or two Stock Exchange houses were obliged to close their doors.Money has been the draw back in New York fad for two days this week, at least, call loans ran anywhere from 10 to 20 per cent.Of course the local market has arted a good deal in sympathy with the others although we have had a little money lightness on our own account.The middle of the week the banks sent ou* notices of an advance in the rate oi call loans to 5 1-2 per cent.and we wouit undoubtedly have had a tight market had it not been for the fact that a good deal of private money has been loaned.Pacific has shown a steady decline during the past week in sympathy with daily de- ines in Londoner has been a good deal of liquidation one way or another and it is a safe asiump- tion that the holdings of Pacific in Morntraal are nowhere near what they were a month or six weeks ago.The decline in Pacific for the month is about 7 3-8 and to some extent the real conditions which might have governed the stork, such as the continued good earnings and the splendid prospects for a large movcment of stuff in the west, have not been given much attention.The mining shares also participated in the general weakness with War Eagle leading.The stock was sold pretty freely on rumors regarding the Centre Star issue, which, however, were ony rumors and extremely doubtful in the absence cf any official announcement on the marter.,The September variations in Montreal stocks are shown in the following table which Bives the decline and advance.5 Er 209 BE 2 2 £ 5 æ ta à #8 & 8 Pacific .Paciñie Cr eee ol S9%| 8914] 7% ci \u201cpia Cerne.9735! 89%, 89% 7% Cable - | 143) 1444) 1414] 1, Gable.LL 1182 1180 [1801 2 I eu.Cage | 43 Montreal Street.824 7131071310 14 Halifax Street, CER 3 102 4 Toranto Street.11744{11254/113 4; St.John Street.\" 140 \u201c1140 \u201c1140 4 Montreal & London.| 58 | 50 | 54 là Montreal Gas.011206 119615200 is Roval E 1 X@.|195 |19417 19414 4 voyal Electric ., 108 [182 \"1193 14* Twin City ee ha \"1,88 62%! 62151 3% pfd.|1: 38°! Montreal Telegraph.|175 in ne 4x Heat & Light 25 24 24 1 Bell Telephone .ooh, 192 | 3 ayme.]1130°71120 1122 ! 10 Montreal Cotton .[150 144 1144 6 Col.Cotton.> T5 15 Merchants Cotton .[140 1140 [i oo Dominion Cotton._!1105 [102 1102 17°} War Eagle.1365 .298 1312 ! 67 Republie .2.220) 1251471115 1117 1 1914 Bank of Montreal .1262 |260 1280 2 Ontario Bank .1314131511813 .Molsons Bank .1207 1203 \u201c1905 g Merchants Bank .[172 [168 [170 4¢ Quebec Bank .128147128 [1281 National Bank .[ 80 90 J 00 |.\" Union Bank .1116 [114 [114 2 Bank of Commerce.l152 114914115014! 24 Hochelaga Bank .[152 [152 1152 IN.W.Land.pfd.| 58 pan) 57 1314 Loan & Mortgage .[140 [140 1140 !.West.Loan Trust.[100 | 85 100 5 Corporation Fours .l1N5 110% [105 |.Col.Cotton Bonds, .l1001/100 1100141!!! Bell Telephone.[115 |113 113 |.CHINAMAN DUES WELL, Mr.Maxwell Reported as Rather Better \u2014Other Items of Interest From Vancouver Vancouver, Sept.29.\u2014Lum Sing ee, à Vancouver Chinaman, who has spent the past two years up north, has come back with $5,000 worth of gold dust.Lum would not give the exact location in which he discovered the dust, but simply said that he had been working all the time in a stream at the head of the Squamish valley.Gew Gar Gick, so well known in Vancouver as the \u201cAuger Thief,\u201d has cheated the law.He tried to break jail by attempting to swim the Fraser, but failing in the effort, was drowned.Mr.G.R.Maxwell, M.P., has taken a slight turn for the better.So far the doctor$ have not found it necessary to perform an operation, and it is hoped that his l'ecovery may be effected without recourse to such measures.The Dominion Government has secured for the muscum at Ottawa the finest collection of British Columbia and Alaska Indian curios that it Is possible to get together.The collection was purchased from Mr.A.A.Aaronson, the Victoria dealer, it being a private collection that It took him over twenty years to make.It consists of 520 pieces.Geo.W.Otis, of Seattle, arrlved home from Manson Creek, Omineca, B.C., the other evening.He reports that that section is rich in gold and that the outlook is very satisfactory for an exceptionally good year.Mansou Creek, he says, 1s one of the finest hydraulic positions on the coast.Mr.Otis will return to British Cotumbia next February.Mr.Otls said: \u2018Manson Creek was located last year, and this year, and runs from 50 cents to $5 a yard.It is one of the finest hydraulic propositions on the Coast.The Del.Oro Company owns 480° acres.The Forty-three Mining and Milling Company, of Ottawa, Canada, which has located all of the Slate Creek, a tributary of Manson, has put in a ditch and flume at an expense of $100,000, and will begn operations about October 1st.They expect to take out $3,000 per month, The St.Anthony Exploration Company, of Santa Barbara, Col, has expended $60,000 in pipe and ditching supplies.The company owns all Germansen Creek, Evans Creek, and the largest part of Manson Creek.The company has already taken out $70,000.The Omineca Consolidated Company, of Vic toria, has been running sixteen days, using two streams of water for ten hours each day.It cleaned up 110 ounces In that time.This property adjoins the Del Oro.Charles McKinnon, of Lost Creek, which Is among the richest places of that section, won't state how much be has taken out.His largest nugget was worth 369.The Lost Creek runs through the Del Ore, and empties into Mansoon.Two men.Rowell and Constable, of Chiliocoton, B.C.were lost for four days there, and being without fond.had to kill their dog aud eat him, Gold Commissioner F.W.Valleau Is giving the greatest satisfaction to everybody.He is just to all, and treats all Americans white.He is very well liked.\u201d a, of a Violin, giving increase necessary to the attainment of the hig tion of the Sounding Board, from the firat.The Sounding Board an Endorsed by Artists and Musicians reasonable terms.Points of Superiority which MASON & RISCH.Pianos Bug i SON & e to the instrument.MASO are made of the best Spruce lum the log with great care, in order excellence, It is from tre terial, size.plan and detailg of tho right conditions in respect to the mater & RISCH PIANOS de that the MAS that musical power and sonorous quality of toné for which they have à the Scale are the life and ALA noted Sold by the makers at moderate pric.Characterize à si ONVEX SOUNDING BOARDS Applied on d volumie, sonority and singing | principlo RISCH Convex = ver, which is selected ang gas, o0ards to secure certain conditi one trou from of construc- rive much ot à Piano.es and on 19 PHILLIPS SQUARE, Send for Catalogue and Prices to Eastern Depot, The MASON & RISCH, PIANO CO., Ltq.- MONTREAL.\u2018 Pear Sirs: Geo.H.Maurer, President, Your machinery, consisting of a six-drill compressor plant complete, has gone forward on C.P.R.car No.14191, and we have every reason to believe svill arrive at Penticton about the 14th of October.Thanking you for this valuable order and awaiting your further commands, we remain, Yours very truly, The Canadian Rand Drill Company.Ve 0p ae aa Ve 372 2e £122 1% Ps 87, 39, (8 D SU SNS S ESS SU SE SE ONE TE US USE TE TAR Ten NP, 28 ne : PICTURES.\u20ac es, we oe \u201c> Le Se 0 3% Pictures often appeal more strongly to 2 DIS US US US you than words\u2014will you let us send \"A Sa you our ILLUSTRATED = ot CATALOGUE?RIN a lainly th iffor.5 Me It shows you plainly the many differ.5 ent styles of the Safford Patent Radia.3e tors\u2014how they fit curves.circles, an.«Mo gles and how handsome they are.There 46° is much useful information in it, telling sa all about how safe 3% = P os Hot Water and 3 \u2019 .NA Steam Heating as 4 \u2018 ; AA Can be with the only Radiator that will \"A® not leak, burst or wear out.The Cata- =.logue may save you a thousand times the 2% cost of the post-card you send.Send to- vi day ; *\u2018a stitch in time saves nine.\u201d ,,,.of Send for the \u2018\u2018Pictures\u201d of the n> a NA wo, vee] 7° y, gencies at\u2014 à = oS Montreal, Quebec, in Se Qh St.John, N.B., i a.\u201c> Winnipeg and k on % toni uc RADIATORS, 2 a The Dominion Radiator Go.,L.} DAL | 3 706 CRAIG STREET, MONTREAL.Re = ; » 2s Ns 22 000 Nan 2APe «350 2% 2% 2 20 N% Ms 0 3% 28s i 8% NP Mo A Pa 0324 Derbi cb eb Abc Sibi ebb eb eb RPE cbebk ¥ Montreal, Sept.28, 1899, Messrs.The Dominion Consolidated Mines Co, Ltd, + _ ame 207 St.James St, City.G.L.Burritt.CARS WOULDN'T STOP.So Engineer Dore Will Take Action Against the Street Railway Company for Breaking the By-law.The city sanitary engineer, Mr.Dore, is taking action against the Montreal Street Railway Company for breach of the city by-law, The difficulty arises out of an ai- leged irregularity in the car service.Mr.Dore says thut he waited for a quarter of an hour at the foot of Gosford Street, when three cars passed him regardless of his signals for them to stop.Finally, when a car did stop, It smashed his umbrella.Mr.Dore says that he is prepared to prove his case.eterna CORNWALL NEWS NOTuS.Date Fixed for Annual Matches of the Rifle Association \u2014 Many Oups and Prizes Offered.Cornwall, Sept 29.\u2014(Special.)\u2014The Cornwall Rifle Assoclation las decided to hold their annual matches on Tuesday, Octover 10.They will have three matches, and, between cash prizes, cups ahd prizes in kind, $300 will be offered for the competition.The remains of the late Ephrim Pearson were Interred yesterday in St.Columban\u2019s Cemetery.The pall-bearers were: Thomas Mossey, Patrick Denneny, Willlam Mea, John F.O\u2019Xeil, John Loney, D.McCormick.George Cheesman, of Montreal, and Miss Sarah Harrington, daughter of Alfred Harrington, West Water Street, were married Wednesday at the residence of the bride\u2019s father by the Rev.E.Tennant.mt FIVE POINTS.Everybody bas heard of the five points of Calvanism.But there are also five cardinal points in the doctrine of the gas stove, and they are: .1.Availabllity.It Is always ready for service; it is the minute-man in the kitchen.2.Adaptability.It can be set up anywhere; lt can cook anything, from an egg to a turkey.8.Efficiency.Its cooking is the best.For broiling or baking, stewing or boiling, it is unsurpassed.4.Cleanliness.It reduces dirt in the kitchen to a minimum.No soot, no dust, no ashes, no litter of kindling.5.Economy.Properly used, it cuts the bill for fuel ia two, as over ten thousand Montrealers can testify.UP-TO-DATI# REMNANTS.Clerk\u2014\u2018\u2018\u2019Here\u2019s a lot of broken candy.\u2018What shall I do with it?\u201d Confectioner\u2014 \u201cHeap it up artistically and label it \u2018Rag-time candy.\u201d The Herald will offer many valuable premiums this fall, in return for Herald Coupons.Issue of SATURDAY, SEPT.23, announces Dominion Gook Book 300 Pages\u2014Oil-cloth Covers.LIST OF PREMIUNS : The Designer.10 Coupons 5 Cents extra if by mail.Dominion Cook Book.25 Coupons.25 Cts 6 Cents extra if by mail, CONDITIONS.Coupons presented for any article must be of different dates.Coupons will be good for any article until it is withdrawn from the list above.If to be sent by mail, extra postage must be remitted.Letters relating to\u2018 coupons must be addressed : Coupon Department, Montreal Herald.COUPON AGENCIES, Herald Coupons may be exchanged at following agencies: 383 Notre Dame\u2014¥.Whitaker, Grocery.11 Papineau Square\u2014Mrs.A.Smithe, Books, 680 St.Denis\u2014Mrs.White, Books.439 St.Lawrence\u2014T.Vaughan, Books.Clark St.and Fairmount Ave.\u2014C.S.Webb, Druggist.2117 St.Catherine\u2014J.Milloy, Books.2687 St.Catherine\u2014M.A.Curran, Books.P.O., Westmount\u2014Miss McColl, Stationery.241 St.Antoine\u2014J.L.King, Books.2674 Notre Dame\u2014N.S.Wilkins, Newsdealer.157 Congregation Street, Point St.Charles\u2014 Wu.Monteith, Grocery.238 Hibernia\u2014Mrs, Crutchlow, Fancy Goods, SEPT.30, 1899.HERALD COUPONS GOOD AS GOLD + ¢ 9 95600000 This Chung will be accepted by The Montregl Herald in exchange for articles ojfered by it, on conditions specified in |said@ order. EN THE HERALD, MONTREAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1899.FQUNAkR, 1808, 130 GT Jauss ay, MONTREAL, QUE \u2014 DAILY EDTNON, Fwantyfive Cents per Mon h; Thres Dollars Per Year, WEERLY EDITy ON, Rosautyiye Cents par Year.843 Roox.« 1910 HERAMD PUBLISHING CO.J48.8, BRIRRLEY, Managing Director.eed SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 180% \u2014_ WEY TAN CHANGE?\u201cWe are at a loss to know what ha transpired during the past seven quonths to cause the Mayor of Montreal \u2018to-undergo such a revolution of senti- suent.As far «is matters of a publio pature are concerned, we can see noth- & at all; we\u2018uve, therefore, forced to the conclusion that there must have arifan some personal contingency that \u2018was entiraly unforeseen last winter.\u201d\u2014 The True Witness.amener THEIR LAST \u201cCOMMANDBRING.\u201d If the latest telegrams we have recelved reflect the position truly, it is extremely probable thet before another issue of this Journal appears, hostilities will have begun op the Transvaal borders.The Boers remained obdurate, unbending and unconcili- ptory until the British patience was at last exhausted, and the complete rejection of Mr.Chamberlain's demands has brought Khe ultimatum long expected, but till now Witifheld.For some time past they have been mobilizing their forces for war\u2014 lcoomandering\u201d for the last time In all human probability, for we may be very pure that the result of the present conflict, undertaken with the single object of pecuring the permanent peace of South Africa, will be thelr complete subjection.ffhey will not again have the power of ültsturbing the peace of South Africa, which they have disturbed so often.The South African Republic cannot allege that this jssue has been sprung upon thim without pmple notice.Mr.Chamberlain\u2019s words at the end of last month were: \u2018If this delay pontinues much longer, we shall not hold purselves limited by what we have already pffered, but having taken this matter in band, we will not let it go until we have secured conditions which once for all shall establish which is the paramount power in South Africa, and shall secure,\u201d he added, \u201cequal rights and privileges fof our fellow subjects In the Transvaal.\u201d This was sufficient to prepare the public for the next step \u2014an ind mnity for the cost of sending out troops, the disarmament of the Transvaal forts, the suppression of Dr.Leyd\u2019s legation, the judicial and legislative independence of the judges, the equality of the English and Dutch languages, and the full nnd complete admission of British interests throughout South Africa.The day of haif tneasures and compromises Is clearly over.It is extremely probable that after the receipt of the despatch embodying these conditions, the Boers will assume the offen- The British forces will no doubt be employed to protect the frontier until an give.army of sufficient strength is got together to justify the authorities in assuming the pffensive.The war when it begins will not be a great one.It will in no wise overtax the resources of Great Britain.It is only, pfter all, the chastisement of a rebellious subject state, only it may well be questioned if it is a conflict In which there is any necessity for British colonies volunteering assistance to the Mother Country.Were it a war in, which the issue was at all doubtful, or in which the great commercial or colonial interests of the Empire were jeopardized, or even threatened, it would be different.The fact of the Orange Free State having thrown in its lot with the Transvaal really makes very little difference, although we candidly confess that we are surprised that they should have rushed upon their own destruction in The additional loss of life 1s to be deplored, more especially in view of the fact that a quarrel not of thelr own seeking.the Orange Free State Dutch have been far more industrious and law-abiding than thelr restless neighbors in the Transvaal.As we pointed out the other day, the two little Republics can do nothing against the might of England.There will probably be one sharp engagement, resulting in the rout of the Boers, and the most serious task will then be the dismantling of the fortifications And the disarming of the burghers, which may take some time.There Is no reason whatever to suppose tlat help will be geeded from either Canada or Australia, although the desire tv volunteer assistance is both natural and cominendable.It would pdd needlessly to the cost of the war.We cannot even see any legitimate grounds for a stock exchange panic.Be yond the fact that in a time of war securi- tles of all kinds tumble down with a crash, there is nothing In the forthcoming hostilities that is likely to injure a single commercial or financial Interest.Surely men of business who are constantly dealing in the securities of great states and great corporations ought to understand better the nature pf operations than to suppose, as some pppear to do, that a fight with the Trans.Naal will mean a large British expenditure.fssuming that 40,000 men are employed\u2014 pnd !ittle more than half that force will be \\ a The 3 erly sullelent for the work In hand\u2014they are already !n the service of the Crown.They Lave to b- putd, buused, fed, and conse- \u2018quently the malin expenditure haa to be Incurred whether they are empRyed at home, In India or the Transvaal.There is the extraordinary expenditure of transporting troops from Great Britain to South Africa and from India to South Africa, and it is more costly to send out provisions of all kinds to an army in the fleld than to sup- Ply the same force saattered about either in barracks, camps or cantonments, But allowing for this and for the ammunition that will be fired away ard the weapons that will be destroyed, !s it likely that expenditure will weigh heavily in the bal ance in the case of a country which raises a yearly revenue of over 100 millions sterling.A few tens of thousands of peasants fcattered over a vast area of country\u2014ex- cel\u2019ent shots as we know th-m from past experience to be\u2014can hardly offer prolonged resistance to the greatest Empire In the world, with Its splendidly organized and highly disciplined army.Nelther the permanent hostility of the conquered Boers, which we think can easily be unduly exaggerated, nor the probable cost af subdu- Ing thom.are matters of suffclent conse quence to justify a serious fall In South African shares, to say stocks as the Canadian Paelfic and Grand Trunk railway shares.eg nothing of such THH MATOR'S INTERESTS, The Mavor says now to the Witness that ha tags Veen misrepresented, and that he really ânes not know whether he would consent to stand for R socond term though a general requisi\u2018ion were presented to him.This means only that the Mayor bas seen his tactical error in having announced his candidature so bluntly and carly.Of course, wkat he ought to have done, as a good politician, was te lie low until a conple of weeks before election day.The risk of this course would have been that in the meantime the Irish Catholics m'eht hive brought forward their cand! date, but this was counterbalanced by the damage he has now incurred of hopelessly incensing and alienating the Irlsh Catholle, and whole English-speaking, portion of the community, by kicking over an arrangement upon which they put great value.But the Mayor's mistake, we are sure, will not be followed by another on the part ! of the Mayor will be a candidate.electerate.As a matter of fact, not many have doubted it diiTing the past few months.The Herald, two years ago, told rhe citizens who were misguided enough to sign his requisition paper with the idea of \u201cgetting rid of him,\u201d that he was not of the material of which voluntary ex-Mayors are made.He knows, no politi- clan knows better, that \u2018\u2018ex\u201d before a man\u2019s name foes not help him up another ; step in the ladder.And so it is that the Mayor's personal ambitions require that he should stay where he is for another two years.Unfortunately for him, he announced himself too soon, and still more unfortunately, the city\u2019s interests are opposed to his.rere AUTOORATS AND OLIGARCHS, One of Lord Rosebery\u2019s numerous gifis is that he can take any subject, however unpromising, and make it the peg for an amusing and instructive speech.He 1s like one of the personages in an early novel of Mr.J.M.Barrle, wha wrote an article on a straw on the window-sill, and the article was a success.Lord Rose- bery went to Bishop Auckland one day within the past fortnight and delivered himself on the qualified desirableness ot the export trade in coal, and the chances of the failure of that mineral or its displacement as a fuel.On the next he went to Carlisle and discussed the comparative merits of the English and American systems of railway travel, The unpunctuality of the Southern lines \u2014that is to say, of the railways whose systems extend from the metropolis to various points on the South coast\u2014such lines as the London & Southwestern, the South Eastern, the London, Chatham & Dover, and the London, Brighton & South Coast, he discussed with the precision of an expert.It is, he sald, a question of terminal facilities in the main.The number of railway passengers has doublea in twenty years, but the carrying capacity of the suburban lines in London has reached its limit.In one notable case the last possible extension has been made by an Ingenious widening of the trains.Unless the lines are multiplied and the stations and thelr yards enlarged, which, as Lord Rosebery says, will eost millions \u2014 there are no means of doing any more.Here, as in most ofher cases, American experience gives no help.It may be questioned if any American city, even New York, has so much suburban trafic en its rallway lines, properly so called, as Manchester; and even In New York much of in the first Instance, to the Jersey City termini, and to Staten Island.Many American lines leading from the great cities must be in the comfortable, if unremunerative, position in which the Great Central stands alone in London\u2014that of having no subit gets away by water, urban traffic at all, or, at least, none to speak of.There is no need for expen- slve and overcrowded stations close to the with the yards in which the trains are made ap four or five miles off.business quarters of the city, The suburban population goes in and out by trolly cars or by the Elevated, or, at least, finds its way to a seml-suburban terminus Instead of having the train brought close to its doors.The vastness of the country, so far, has kept suburban and through trattc very much apart, and they are not likely They know that the, to get mixed now.And England will ead as America began\u2014with the short-dis- tance traffic diverted to light railways or rogy tramways.The knglish problem in passenger traffic 1s to carry passengers for comparatively short distances, and get rid of them rap- ldly.\u2018The American snd Canadian dis tanoes are sc long that the extra minutes at a station are a trifie; and s0 the trains can Le DLullt with fewer exlis and better arrapged passenger space.The high speeds of the English lines have been beaten by the Empire State express, and occasionally by other trains upon systems where steep gradients are much fewer relatively to the total length of the lines, and speed ts more imperative.The mere sise of the American continent, with its interchange of travel, makes it almost imperative for the traveller who is going, say, from Montreal to New Orleans, to consult an expert as to the best route\u2014in other words, to buy his tickets from the district passenger agont, which helps to relieve the station.Lord Rosebery concludes, however, that America has probably not much te teach Fngland in railway management unless England cap be broyght to adopt American ways.Travellers on the South Eastern and South Western are apt to long for a beneficent despot\u2014an autocrat trained from boyhood in rallway matters, who shall displace the inexpert oligarchs of the directorates, and their able but hidebound advisers, and shall concentrate the resources of the line on the improvement of its ser vice.Such an expert, of course, might do a good many things unusual in England.He might\u2014and very likely would\u2014 adopt that system permanently for the South Eastern which at present it only adapts in a fog; he might have separate sets of trains from Charing Cross and with an laterchange of He might re- Cannon Street, trafic at London Bridge.model Waterloo so that its principal main \u2018line platform was not à mere survival from a wholly different ground-plsn, and the rest were more accessible.He might possibly find means, by multiplication of sidings somewhere down the line, to relleve it of the trains which are only filled in the morning and evening, but which run up and down and block each other ail day because there is no place where they can stand still.But if American experience is uny guide, he would work for the abstract glory of the line rather than for | the good of the passengers, as is the way ile thinks l.ord Rosebery, bulld engines which with autocrats in general.might, would keep time under any circumstances; they would make him a name; but his taste would probably run to corridor expresses with picturesque titles and \u2018'record\u201d speeds, to races to the North and multiplied \u2018\u2018limiteds,\u201d rather than to such prcsale conveniences as suburban fast trains which is London's special requirement.So Lord Rosebery decided against the aute- crat.Casares THE FLOOD TIDE OF PROSPERITY, It appears that we have not yet hal For over month by the last of the trade increases.three years the comparisons, month, have been, with a few exceptions, uniformly in favor of the latest announcement.Each ycar has been better than the previous year, each month has been tetter than the corresponding month in the year before.The returns for the month of August continue the story in the same strain, exports showing again for the month an Increase of nearly six millions in a total of twenty millions, and Imports a gain of three and a quarter millions in a total of seventeen and a quarter.The exports of Canadian produce alone increased from $12,961,136 in August, 1598, to $17,418,378 in August, 1809.In dutiable imports there was also a considerable gain, the total for the month being $7,210,347 In 1898, and $9,876,120 in 1899, This indication of an Increased purchasing pewer, three years after the once empty shelvas were filled again, must be regarded as incontrovertible evidence of the prosperous condition in which the Canadian people find themselves, The duty-free imports, to a certain extent constitute a guage of the condition of Canadian manufacturing establishments, a very large part moreover, of the duty-free goods being imported by them.The records show that $5,331,715 worth of free goods were imported In August, 1898, and $5,054,842 in August, 1899, a gain of nearly twelve per cent, These evidences that the tlde of prosperity continues at the flood are supported by a statement of the Collector of Customs for Montreal that the business of the port for the month of September is also well ahead of that for the corresponding month last year.The growing time continues, \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 I8 THHRE TOO MUCH DEWEY ?Although the whole of New York and a large part of the Union has gone Dewey mad during the past few days, at least two of the New York editors have maintained their mental balance and taken the chance of getting disliked by holdly declaring that the thing is being overdene.One of them throws a bombshell into the melee, in fact, and fearlessly announces that Dewey does not deserve all the credit that has been given him.What has he done that any other man thrust In his place would be afrald of?He showed bravery, and plenty of it, it is true.He risked hia fleet's destruction when he galled into Manila harbor, and once In there he manouvered his modern ships and worked his big guns so as soon to batter to pieces the vaatly im.terior fleet of Spain.But the contention is that from a naval student's standpoint h)N performance did not possess one quarter of | ment, \u2014 the merit that 18 credited to the superior tactics of Admira! Sampson when he locked Cervera's fleet In the harbor of Santiago fur many weeks and then demolished It by a brilliant programme of attack when it attempted to escape.Dewey was on the bridge of the Olympia during his engage: but, unfortunately, Sampson, after perfecting his arrangements, practically missed the fight.Had he been in his place at the time it is a safe assumption that he would have appealed to the American love of the spectacular, and would have easily been the hero of the war.At al! events the best authorities, and amongst them Captain Maban, state that Sampson has given the naval students a lesson In tactles while Dewey has shown them nothing but a spirit of fearlessness which Amertcan naval officers all show upon occasion.Many even-minded people think on this account that the real hero has been over looked In the delirtods éxeitement over the victor of Manila.a THR LOSS OF THH SOOTSMAN.For a long time boats plying to Montreal have been particularly fortunate as regards wrecks at sea Involving logs of life.The swamping of the first of the Scotsman's hoats and tke drowning of a namber of women is therefore accepted as an almost personal misfortune by every citizen of Montreal.Travellers on the oeean highway take the risk of encountering perils from storms and rocks and fogs, and the wonder is that with F606 many chauces against them the officers of the great pas- Tv senger boats get thelr boats past sll the danger spots In safety as they do.In The present case sufliclent knowledge of the facts Is not yet ädbtainable to Justify an epinion us te where tlie responsibility rests.The captain of the Scotsman is credited with sitytng that he mistcoÉ the fog signal, owing to a change In the character of the signal having been made without hls knowledge.Mr.Torrance, agent for the Dominion Line In this clty, says that another of thelr captalns was slmilar- ly deceived.If these assertions be well founded, a terrible blunder has been com The officers and the regular members of The crew appear tu have acted the part of British seamen, but the tales that are told of the actions of some \u2018Stokers and steerage passengers are mitted by some one.a disgrace to humanity.If some of the crew of La Burgogne forgot thelr manhood, they had peers in the wretches who pillaged the Scotsman\u2019s sufferers.It is a pity there was not the means cf telegraphie communication to the important point where the accident occurred.The Scotsman had been wrecked for days before he public knew of it.Even on bleak Newfoundland and bleaker Labrador it ought not nowadays to be possible fur a ship to be cast away for days on the regular trade routes without the possibility of letting the fact be known, The disaster must injuriously affect the | northern route, and to some extent the St.waterway.The lessons it teaches, of the necessity for an improved telegraphic and signal service, and of still greater care on the part of captains when passing through fogs, will not be too dearly bought if greater immunity from danger be thereby guaranteed to those who go duwn to the sea in ships.Lawrence SE THE SCIENTIFIC PRCGRESE OF THE CENTURY.The annual meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science is pre-eminently the parliament of savants, and the sixty-ninth gathering which has just been held at Dover, under the presidency of Sir Michael Foster, one of the most distinguished physiologists of the age, is of more than ordinary interest and importance by reason of two things.The first is the masterly survey made by the president of the scientifi¢ achievements of the expiring century, and the second is the fact that by pre-arrangement between British and French men of science, the British and French Assoclations were simu- taneously in session on both sides of the Chanrel\u2014the one at Boulogne and the other at Dover.This fraternal arrangement of the learned on both sides, who had nothing but the marrow streak of Channel between them, must be accepted as one of the many signs that science, though she works often in silence and unseen, Is steadily making for peace.Sir Michael Foster referred to this In words of happy augury peculiarly well-timed.The International traffic of mind which is constantly procecd- Ing between the Intellectual of one land and another, the interchange of thought and counsel which is prompted by the coi- mon interests and hopes of the world, Is in Itself nothing less than the bighest outcome of scientific development.This intellectual traffic, practised firat between individuals In the age of mediaeval darkness and superstition, and organized as it is today by learned societies and congresses and conferences recelves its fullest development in the International co-operation of the leading academies which meet at intervals, through their representatives, for the discussion of questions In whieh the learned of all lands, and through them the peoples to which they belong, are especially concerned, Bir Michael Foster told his hearers that It was probable that the first Witen- ngemote of science will meet next year in Parls during the great Werld\u2019s Fair, and no lover of learning wiil refuse to join Iu the hope that this prespect of \u2018international eommuning in search for truth may not be put aside or Injured by any wuto ward event.\u201d Sir Michael Foster's endeavor to bring in review the scientific progress of the cen tury may not have been entirely successful, but that he achleved a large measure of puceess will be admitted by the students who peruse his address.The field before him wag too vast to be fully covered, and the necessary absence of detail Impaired the verisimilitude of the picture.He described Dover in 1799 as à place in which on moonless nights mën groped their way in the narrow streets by the help of swing- Ing lanterns and smoky torches, and in which by day the light of the sun struggled into the houses through narrow panes of blurred glass.The means of travel were scanty and dear\u2014avallable for the must part to the rich alone, and baset with discomfort and risk for all.The essential part of hls contrast rested, however, upon the consideration of the subjects which men of sclence, if they had assembled nt Dover a century ago, would have been In à positian te discuss.Except among a few there was no knowledge of the constitution elther of water or of the atmosphere.There was no knowledge of the principles which govern chemical for Dalton had not yet announced his atomie theory.Thera was ho geology In the sense in which the sclence 1s understood.There was no electricity, the force which now, in the words of Faraday, seems to the physical philosopher to be an all-pervading spirit In nature.Biology was Unknown; the organized science of llviug belngs wuüs not.The accepted view concerning spectes was that each one had proceeded compiele from the hands of the Creator with all its differences from his kindred fully marked and completed.In the absence of knowledge the minds of men were given over to speculation, ; Passing from this restrospect to the consideration of what scientific work has done Sir Michael Foster combination, for the human race, spoke with gratification of the past and hopefulness for the future.The progress of sclence is from Its very nature continuous, The progress of today renders lmevitable the still more advanced discovery of to-morrow\u2014it is a perpetual fairy tale.No myths of the dawn - not even the goldea dreams that flatter us In our boyhoed and dissulse amidst the life, brightness and beauty wilh the sparkling forests of nature as she 1s gradually revealed to us.As a great physiologist it was not without authority that Sir Michael stern realities of cun compare for Foster bade his hearers dwell for a moment on the marvellous and mysterious processes of the nervous system, sentient threads of life which have their origin in and which thouglit, the power of action and imagina- (ie brain, issue as feeling, tion, each with its distinct function and purpose, and all combining as the parent brain direets to make a hero or a coward, a genius or a dullard.This is but a single page in the volume of physlological discovery, but it brings us to the solution of problems whieh have occupied the Leen- est intellects and the most devotional spir- Its of all the ages.Truth, as Sir Michael pointed out, 1s continuous and harmonious, each new discovery being the offspring of something that has gone before, and will be the progenitor of something that is to follow.For the scientific worker no superiority Is claimed above his fellows; but it Is essential that he should be truthful with thé truthfulness of nature which differs from the truthfulness of man in that it \u2018is more content with the nearly or the almost.\u201d It Is not claimed for men of science that they necessarily have elther peculiar virtues or special powers.They are ordinary men; their characters are common, even commonplace, but they have been trained in certain directions by the necessary influences of their pursuits.Science, said Huxley, is organized common sense, and men of sclence are common men drilled in the ways of common sense.Leaving the president's address for the sectional proceedings of the As- soclation, we can only pronounce them of varied and extreme interest, although too highly speclalized for newspaper discussion.newspaper discussion.In the physical sec- In the physical section there is a renewed protest against the misleading use of the term \u2018law\u2019 in natural science\u2014a use unequalied In sending controversialists off on false issues whether they are opponents of theism or apologists; the hopeful predictions regarding the discovery of a new English coalfield in Kent, the indications in the economic section that the theory of effective consumption which economists have long demanded is likely to be worked out inductively, and a scheme for a bureau of ethnology which may result in a useful purpose being found for a portion of the Imperial Institute.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 NOTES AND COMMENTS.\u201cA year of exceptional prosperity seems to be in \u2018store for the retail merchants of Ontarlo and Manitoba.\u2019\u2014The Toronto Mail and Empire.Needless to say the foregoing was not on the Mail's editorial page.1t was in the commercial columns where the editors report things as they exist.Seelng that the local Tammany has copied the $300 price for policemen\u2019s places and $1,100 to $1,300 price for police lieutenan- cles and captalncles\u2014the prices ruling In New York for similar offices\u2014we might bave our judges paying $5,000 for their appointments if the city authorities had the filling of the Bench.The annexation of Newfoundland to Canada is coming up on the political horizon.Hon.Willlam Mulock, at a church picnic at Bond Lake the other day, strongly urged upon his hearers the advisability of the Island's annexation as the next step in Imperial devel pment.The Dominion, he said, would not be complete without the island that commands the approach to its great waterway.One of the tenderers for the \u2018\u2018popular loan\u2019\u2019 hag received from a firm of New York brokers a letter offering Montreal 3 1-2 per cent.bonds at 1.08 3-4.These are the bonds sacrificed at par to the Chicago syndicate by the Finance Committee.If these bonds now offered to Montreal eciti- zens hy Americans had been advertised as generally and freely by Montreal itself the city would have had $200,000 more money in its treasury.That is an interesting theory, put forward in Wednesday's Herald by a New Yorker who has Mved geveral years in England, that the destiny of England is to be the mart of the world, wbile this continent is to take England's plaee as manufacturer for the world.The argument is that the skilled labor of America, combined AMUSEMENTS.\u2014\u2014\u2014 : nu Theatre Francais.{le ui WEEK OF SEPT.2%th\u2014Tyione Power's Unique Story, THE TEXAN Vaudeville Bill will be headed by ROMALO BROS., Head-to-Head Balancers Prices as usual.Prone East 316 for reas Our Display of Silver Toilet Articles is by far the largest and most varied we | have carried.It in- {| cludes everything made | for the toilet table\u2014 dozens of things you will find here only.They are all splendid specimens of the silversmith\u2019s art and skill, and bear our guarantee of the highest standard in Silverware.Simpson, Hall, Miller & COMPANY, - Silversmiths 1794 Notre Dame St, A, J.WHIMBEY, Manoger.Annual an + 0e ee 0 en MONTREAL HUNT.T harsdey, October 5th.AMUSEMENTS.Her Majesty's Theatre ar Murphy.Pro Managers.NEXT MONDAY 00T.2 saturday Matince Only.Premier Production ! a NEW x OPERA BY AMERICAS BEA LEADING LIGIIT OPERA Lesmanmms COMPAN Y.we 5 BN 24 FRANK L.PERLEY Eugone Cowles, Joseph Herbert, Joseph Cawthorn, Richie Ling.John C.Slavin, E, F.Metcaife.Louis Kelso, Lucille Saunders, Jennie Hawley, Ursula Gurnett, ALICS NIRLSEN with Chorus and HIELSEN Opera Hi} ja 100 People.THE \u2019 8 ' = Score hy Victor Herbert, Lyrics by Harry B, Smith, Libreito by Stanislaus Stange Grand Orchestra under the leadership of Paul Steindorff.£ÆFrSeats for this important engage- mentonsaleat STAR LIBRARY CLUB 141 St.James st., and STAR BRANCH OFFICE, Peel st.Will present the ALICE Prices 25e ta 21.50.Steeplechases Saturday, October 7th.TUREE STEEPLECHASES AND ONE FLAT EACH DAY.Return Fare, 50c.Admission, including grand stand, 50c.south gate.Special Trains running direct to the 12.10, 1.30 and 2 p.m, Farmers\u2019 Badges will be given at the stand wiil leive Bonaventure Station at Ç Entries (accompanied with entrance fees) to be addressed to the secretary at the St.Lawrence Hall, on or before Saturday, September the 30th.D.THOS.TEES, Secretary.EXCURSION Montreal to New York and Return Via Delaware & Hudson and Central Vermont Lines.TICKETS FOR THE K0UND TRIPF, Good to go October 2nd.For Tickets, Parlor and Sleeping Ca Ry.Ticket Offices, Montreal.with vast and contiguous stores of raw material, can produce manufactured articles at a lower cost than they can be made in England, while the world-wide ramifications of England's banking system, and her unsurpassable merchant marine, give her an advantage as a distributor ot commerce against which no other nation can hope to contend.England Is undoubtedly feeling more and more keenly the effects of American competition in manufacturing, and it may be that the future has in store some such destiny for both countries as here indicated.One gratifying result would be an increased interdependence ot the two nations.An anonymous circular is being mailed to leading Protestants throughout the Domin- lon, accompanied by Mr.H.Beaugrand\u2019s letter and an extract from La Patrie on the Dreyfus affair.The circular states that Mr.Beaugrand \u2018is perhaps the Dest known, ablest and most characteristic of the Liberal (with a capital L) school of French-Canadian writers and journalists,\u201d and that La Patrie is \u2018the French-Canadian organ of the Laurier Government in Montreal, and the property of the Ion.J.Israel Tarte, Minister of Public Works.\u201d The object is to make it appear that the sentiments expressed in the clippings represent the opinions of the French section of the Liberal party.The scheme betrays the \u2018prentice hand of the \u201cpucleus\u2019\u2019 and is so transparent that it is hardly worthy of notice.pt Mr.Laforest\u2019s case is again on the carpet, and the charges against his administration of the Water Department, which The Herald published some months ago, are about to be investigated under oath.The Star last night said :\u2014\u2018The long drawn-out troubles of the Water Department can, it is now quite evident, only be settled to the satisfactlon of the aldermen by an investigation conducted under oath.For over a year past, the Water Comm.t- tee has Leen holding meeting after meet- Ing and taking evidence, not sworn to, as to the innocence or guilt of the Suporir- tendent, who is charged with maladministration.At the meeting of tbe Committee yesterday another strong effort was made by the minority to have an investigation under oath, but the majority again blocked the enquiry by a motlon to ask the City Comptroller certain questions which it wag alleged he could answer, It Is to the interests of the Superintendent, lhe welfare of the Committee, and à right to citizens that the troubles in this department should be settled without further delay, and it ls quite evident that a sworn investigation will best reveal the truth as to the charges made against the Superintendent.\u201d arf PRESS OPINIONS.ODORS REACH KINGSTON.(Kingston Whig.) Another llentenant of police in Montreai is to be suspended for crookedness.His offence is the popular one in Montreal, of taking a bribe for his influence ln opening av to civic employment.an nothing be done to purify the public air of Mout- real?Must the people forever live in these foul odors?ICR.MANAGEMENT.(Ottawa Journal.) Objecting to public ownership of raliwars, the Brockville Times says they would be mismanaged, and intimates that the Inter- FOR THE ee.S10.65 TEES, FORT Good to return until October 12th, 1899.accommodation, apply to Grand Trunk COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, HOT MUFFINS, CRUMPETS, Kte., T EA, daintily served at the JAPANESE TEA ROO[1S, 'Y Peel Manicure and Specinl Treatment for the Hair Hours 10 a m, to 10 p.m, Tel.up 2106, VICTORIA ARMOURY Cathcart Street.! Week commencing Monday night, Oct.2nd, HYPNOTISM AND MESMKRISM.esriistrated and explained in the most inter- sfing and laughable manner R.J.CAR- FENTER.Prices l5c, 250 & se CAR Blair's Pills Great English Remedy for Gout & Rheumatism Safe, Sure, Effective.All Druggists 40c.a2d $1.09 LYMAN BONS & CO, _ MONTREAL + colonial is so.In the opinion of a member of the Journal staff who travelled on the the Intercolonial this summer the railway is thoroughly well managed and the trains absolutely more comfortable than on cither the C.P.R.or Grand Trunk.MR.MARCHAND\u2019S INTEREST, (Quebec Chronicle.) Mr.Marchand\u2019s visit to the Lake \u20ac distriet, undertaken no doubt, at Some pn sonal sacrifice, is a welcome testimony to his interest in the cause of colonization He has had an opportunity of witnessing the tangible evidences of the colonizing power of effective organization where railway communication has opened up the country for settlement.It is impossible for a patriotic citizen of Quebec t 1 to experience the greatest gratific wonderful results that have the introduction of country settlers 1 AN IRISHMAN FOR MAYOR.(The Montreal Star.) When the term of the May Montreal was increased from oo rer \" two, we imagine that the general idea was that in future the Mayors would not seck re-election.In our opinion, two years in Succession is quite long enough for anv one man to occupy the civic chair.Any gentleman who attempts to monopolize the chiof magistracy for four Tears is simply presuming wpon his popularity, real or imaginary.Then there is an old and generally acceptad understanding, that the English, French and Irish are to be represented in turn in the Mayoralty, and next year it is admittedly the turn of the Irish to have the nrivilege of providing us with a Mayor.Whether Mavor Prefontaine stands for re-election or not, we hone to see : suitable Irishman nominated far the office.and all zood citizens of every pace who desire to mee fair play prevail and wha want to have good faith kept hetween the different races that make up our population.will vote for him and exert themsclves to the utmost to geenre his election, THE SYDNEY BOOM.(Toronto World.) It looks very much as if Sydney, C.D.is becoming, or has become, the most progressive town fn the Dominion.The Iron and steel plants that are now being tn- stalled will of themselves make the place a very respectable city.But this is only a start in the great development that is in swore for Sydney.Sydney enjoys this unique Advantage : It is more advantageously Situated for the production and distribution of iron and steel than any other location on this continent.A buom has been in progress for some time in Sydney Real estate dealers are counting ou the place becoming a second Pittsburg.It certainly is more advantageously situated than that elty, and, as it will have the world as a market for its products, there is no reason why Sydney should not he- rome oven, greater than Pittsburg, Ross.and and Winnipeg are not the only on the beach, 5 y pebbles ation at the ensued from nto this new to fail to | AMUSEMENTS.ACADEMY $f \"wasx SIX NIGHTS and SATURDAY Matinee.eerie The Successful Romantic Drama, A SOLDIER.OF THE EMPIRE, Mr.Howard Hall and Strong Cast.Prices \u201425¢, 50¢, T5¢ and $1.00.0CT 92 Wilson Barratt\u2019s Great Play, - de \u201cTHE SIGN OF TAW CROSS; THEATRE ROYAL Evo Atrer THIS WEEK, Sept.26.and Evening Fis { AHOT OLD TIME À taxes New songs, new dances, now music.Great singers, dancers and comedians.Prices\u201410, 20 and 30c.Next Weck\u2014A Cracker Jack, Pres GRAND CENTRAL THEATRE, Corner St, Paul and St, Gabriel Streets.LL THIS WEEK, S&PT, 23th, every afternoon and night.\u201cBoston Sensational Co.\u201d Including 15 Artists, Lower Floor, Free Admission.Box Seats, 23c, M.À.A.A.Gymnastic .Classes Regula~ classes will come menco on Monday evening, 2nd October, 1899, under the instruction of MR, JOHN DOIG, and will be continued every Monday, Wednesday apd Friday evening throughout the season, unless otherwise ordered, Members intending to take part ar?request ed to be present on opening night to meet the instructor, E.HERBERT BROWN, Sec, -Trensg FOUNCRD 1825, LAW UNION & CROWN (FIRE) Insurance Co.of London, End.ASSETS EXCEED - $21,000,000 Risks accepted on almost every description of insurable property- We solicit a share of business from aur old friends and clients.OSWALD BROS.(\u2014dJ.K.OSWALD-) SPECIRL AGENTS.30 HOSPITAL ST-Room< MONTREAL CANADIAN HEAD OFFICE, 67 Beaver Hall, Montreal.J.E.E.DICKSON, MANAGE:X.ART ASSOCIATION.Ceres PHILLIPS SQUARE ADVANCED ART CLASSES.1899-1500, These Classes will commence on FRIDAY.13th OCTOBER, under the direction of MR.WILLIAM BRYMNER, R.C.A.Class rooms open daily for instruction and study.Students are granted the privileges of associate members during the session.Two scholarships for competition.Intending students please communicate with the Secretary as soon as possible.THE SOCIETY GF ARTS OF CANADA.1666 Notr: Dame Strect, Distribution of Paintings Every Wednesday.Tickets 10cts and 25cts.Conservatory of Dancing, Deportmant, AND PHYSICAL CULTURE.2269 St.Catherine St.Clasges now open.Beginners Monday and Wednesday.Advanced, Tuesday and Saturday, 8 p.m, Juveniles, Tuesday and Thursday, at 4 p.m.Join a class where you get all the advantages.Easiest method.Finest floof, best music.Private lessons at all hours.Hall to rent for concerts, bazaars, etc.Send for circular.Telephone Up 1435.GEO.F.BEAMAN.ANCING, DEPORTMENT and DELSARTIAN GYMNASTICS A.Roy MACDONALD.Drummond Fall.Drummond St.Schools Tim Hall, Elm Avenue.39 St.Louis Square.-All classes attended toby A.Roy Macdonald.H.L.PUTNAM, Real Estate.Morteage Loans, Valuations.TEMPLE BUILDING.MAIN 339.Wedding, Visiting 2 At-Home Gards Neatly Engraved and Printed.Bdwin Cox & Co\u2019y., 114 St.Francois Xavier Strest.DENTAL COLLEGE of Province of Quebec.IN AFFILIATION WITH BISHOP'S UNIVERSITY.Lectures will be resumed on Monday, the 2nd of Oct., at 8 p.m., for the session 1899-1800.Dr.J.H.Springle will deliver the opening lecture.Hundreds of Young Men in Montreal would be promoted to-morrow\u2014if they were only ready.Are you in the number ?Look ahead and see your possibi- bilities.You can make them probabilities.Lots of chances to equip yourself \u2014if you want to.Do you know as much as you really need to know about cars French, German, English, Arithmetic.Book-keeping, Shorthand, Penmanship, E'ectricity, Mechanical Drawing, or Vecal Mu ic.The Evening Classes at the Young Men's Christian Association open Detober 2nd.Better enter one or more.Call and talk it over.Young Men's Christian Ass'n, Bdaucational Department.Dominion Square.| DESKS FOR SALE.Two Solid Oak Upright Desks, well made, and in good condition May be seen at Fraser Bros.\u201d Auction Rooms.e » eT So = À 20 mm 5 og 70 TY + THE HERALD, MONTREAL.SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER, 30 1899, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Creme Agitation in Britain for Its Total Abolition.rer OPINIONS OF LEADING MEN Seren Some Say Hanging is a Deterrent and Necessary, While Others Qousider it Barbarous.London, September 29, \u2014Should or should not capital punishment be abolislied?Lon- aon Is asking.That is one of the questions which will be forced upou Parliament before long.It has been before; but the debate always ended as it began, in nothing.But it the question be taken up again it will not Le dropped without a flerce fight.If a gen- cral election were to take piace to-moriow there is not the least doubt that candidates would have là answer questions as to recent executions, what they thought about them, and whether they were in favor ot the continuance of the hanging of erlminais, Considering how public feeling runs at present, the man who favored total abolition would Le surest of catching the sympathy of the masses.All this comurotion has been caused by the recent hanging of Mary Ansell, a young giri barely out of her teens, who poisoned her imbecile sister.Though the Government proved to all appearance conclusively that the young murderess showed no signs of in- savi(y, though it was proved the murder was planned with calm deliberation, that the girl had tried and failed again and again, and kept trying till she succeeded, all to secure a little insurance money, to help buy for herself a wedding trousseau, though no bridegroom for her was in sight, {he public refused to belleve in the girl's sanity.The London papers published pictures of her showing the weak type of features; phrenological readings ¢f her head were printed, all to prove that the girl was of weak intellect, The opinion of a doctor who was allowed to examine her in her cell, in direct opposition to that of fhe Government medical authority, was made much of, all of which roused the public to a tremendous pitch of indignation and excitement.Now the public cry is, \u2018No more hanz- Ire!\u201d \u201cDown with the scaffold!\u2019 *\u2018Aholizh It! Aboligh it!\u201d \u201cIt is a scandal that a man hke Prince, wha so deliberately murdered Terris, the neople's idol, should escane hanging, that the garroter on the street slonld evade the rope, and an imbecile girl shold be hanged.\u201d There is not the least exaggeration in all this.The British public is surelx oxcited, and shows its feclings freely.Never has a nanging case created such an impression.Never har the question of capital punish- nent created so much interest.An opinion bas been asked from several members of Tarllament, takrn indiscriminately from hoth sides of the Mouse of Commons, The result, so far as it goes, rests In favor of {otal ahnlition., Those who would vote for no more hanging, it will he seen.explain why they are so minded pretty fully.'L'hose whe favor Îts continuance have less to sav, and Lut one arzument.Some waver, while others will not commit themselves either cne way or the other.HANGING IS NECESSARY.Sir Henry Meysey Thompson says:\u2014'\u2018l don't like ot hear of a mun being hanged.but I should never approve of the abolition of capital punishment.It is absolutely necessary as a deterrent against murder.[ believe when a man gets ferociously angry the very thought of the hangman's rope prevents him going to extremes.Further, were capital punishment abolished it woutd be an encouragement to the burglar to use the knife or firearms in order to destroy evidence against him.A measure against capital punishmient would not have the least chance in this House.\u201d Sir Thomas Sutherland, K.C.M.G., says: \u2014\"1 am not in favor of its Abolition.I regard it as a deterrent against serious crime.\u201d Mr.Michael Biddulph says:\u2014\u2018 My views are that it would be contrary to common sense to abolish it.\u201d .Mr.Arthur Montagu Brookfield says: \u2014\u2018\u20181 have no dificulty in answering the question should ar should not capital punishiment -be abolished in the negative.It should not, or rather, in the interests of public safety and on general grounds of social policy it cannot be dispensed with, at least for the present.We may, of course,in time, reach such a pitch of civilization and refinement that we shall be able to dispense with many of the more vulgar forms of restraint, of which, of course, capital punishment is the more vulgar and summary.Civilization without refinement, on the other hand, does not necessarily bring with it any diminution of the particular crime against which the death penalty Is principally directed, and though we may rejoice to see fewer throats cut, and fewer people shot or bludgeoned 10 dea we should always set in the balance, against the gain thus indicated, the Increase in what may be called \u2018\u2018ingenious\u2019\u2019 murders, such as elaborate poisonings, or systematic and scientific neglect of infant life, connected generally with the acquisition of insurance money.'To cope with such horrible crimes as these, I think it is desirable that we should retain a horrible and violent form of punishment, and\u2014though It may sound paradoxical to say so\u2014I bglieve that the hanging penalty which prevails in this country, Is not only more deterrent but at the same time more humane than the alternative process favored in, for instance, the greater part of Switzerland, where the criminal \u2018\u2018gets off with his life, but is afterward subjected to a course of treatment which, at least in nine cases out of ten, slowly deprives him of the blessings of reason.The only alteration which I should like to see in the law as to crimes for which in this country we retain the death penalty is with offences against the sovereign or the State, such as assassinations, dynamite outrages, ete.I should relieve the civil power of the duty of dealing with cases of this description.\u201d JUSTIFICATION RESTS ON CONDITIONS.The Right Hon.Charles Seale-Hayne says: \u201cI am unable to say yes or no, as in my view the expedidncy and justification of capital punishment depend upon the social and moral state of the nation which employs it.Circumstances of time and place, such as the exigencles of war bring about, are factors which cannot as yet be tgnored.to give an answer either way of universal applicancy.\u201d Sir Mancherji Mannerjee Bhownugree gays: \u201cI hesitate to state a decided opinion on so grave a subject.I am not altogether against capita« punishment, but sometimes 1t seems as If it were too harsh for a crime committed under certain pitiable circumstances, as, for Instance, when a young girl stifles her new-born child to hide her shame.Ay other times It appears too mild a punishment for a deliberately planned murder for gaip or revenge, or from fanaticism, such as the diabolical assassination of the Empress of Austria.But in that rhe same punishment is meted out in all cases of lifetaking under the present system 1 consider there is great room for some alteration which would modify cgpi- tal punishment for murders of the lesser degree of cruelty.\u201d ALWAYS VOTED FOR REPEAL.Sir Charles Cameron, M.D.is very decided in bis opinions for the abolition of capital punishment.He says: \u201cI have always voted for the repeal of capital punish- ment\u2014-(1) because a certain percentage of persons hanged have been subsequently proved to be innocent of the crime for School Children\u2019s Eyes supply their intellect.Defective eyes stunt the mind.Can you expect fair progress in school, or success in business, if so handicapped.Examination of children for glasses FREE in our Optical department.HENRY BIRKS & SONS, Phillips Square, Montreal.I do not, therefore, see my way | OA) = el ood WEEK oF Matinees\u2014 WEDNESDAY and WEEK OF MONDAY OCT.2no Matinees\u2014WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY.SATURDAY.COMING ATTRACTIONS-ACADE M OF s+s+orsssscsccssss.Wilson Barrett's Remarkable Spectacular Drama °°\" Presented by the Original Company from the Lyric Theatre, London.s.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026.First Time Here of SOUSA\u2019S LATEST and BEST COMIC OPERA, + wn ) .Se ES JOHN MART SE - 9 oy LF ud as | Merchant Tailors.455 St.Paul St us A 1 ) , .Pat reet, 2s Os o% Mo Mo AP 3% 2 Po 20 gia eso 227 6700 The advance agent of the \u201cCracker Jacks,\u201d coming to the Royal next week, gays it \u2018promises to be one of the very few shows that will be up-to-date in every respect.The girls dre pretty, and have excellent voices; the comedians are funny, the scenic and electrical effects are elaborate, costuming beyond compare, and the music will be strictly in iv.\u201d On account of the steamer bringing the French opera company haviag been delayed at sca, the opening of the opera season is unavoidably postponed until next Friday, the 6th day of October.The management wish ro inform their patrons that the quantity of scenery to be prepared for the stage is so considerable, and the operas in themselves so important, that, determined as they arg that all the performances shall be of the first order, they could not possibly see their way to opening on Monday.For the debut of the company in Montreal, \u2018La Juive,\u201d Hal- evy\u2019s magnificent opera, will be produced, with a great cast, including Mr.Prevost, tenor, from Covent Garden, London; Mme, Talexis, dramatic soprano, from Paris; Mile.DBudilia, soprano, from La Scala, Milan; Mr.Salvator, tenor, from the Opera Comique, Paris; Mr.Grommen, basso pro- fundo, from the Grand Opera of Liege, Belgium, and other leading artists.On Saturday \u2018Carmen\u2019 will be given, with Mr.- Defly, a noted tenor, of whom the Parisian press speaks highly.in the dramatic role of Don Jose, and Mme.Laffon, contralto, as Carmen.For the third performance, on Monday, October 9th, \u2018\u201cRobert le Diable,\u201d Meyerbeerrs celebrated opera, with tenor, Ausaldy, an artist direct from the Grand Opera of Paris, 1s announced as the Dill.The box office opens on Monday at the Star branch office.St.Catherine Street: at the Monument National.and at Decary\u2019s drug store, corner of St.Denis and St.Catherine Streets.A OF ALL THE EXISTING TOXICS BROMA is unquestionably the only one which cures diseases of the blood and nerves.Take it courageously, and give it to your children and your aged parents.Sold everywhere and briskly.Try it and you will be well satisfied.er JUST LIKE HIM.\u201cWhy on earth doesn\u2019t the weather man gtve us rain?\u2019 vers holding it back for the fall fes- val.\u201d Pritt TIME FOR A NEW ONE.\u201cHarry, just two véars ago today\u2014\u201d \u201cWhat! Is this our marriage annirer- sary ?\u201d \u201cNo, tw win 0 Years ago to-day you bought me \u2014 Securities For Sale.4 p.c.Town of Westmount 1934 Bonds 34 p.c.City of Yancourer 1939 Bonds 2% p.c.Dominion of Canada Stock Bonda and Stocks bought aud sold.For further particulars apply to R.WILSON-SMITH, FINANCIAL AGENT, 151 St.James Street, Montreal.IMPERIAL BANK OF CANADA | CAPITAL (Pald up) ~~ - 2.000.000 RESK - - - - - - $1,300.00 HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO.H.8.HOWLAND «< - = = President D.R.WILKIE - - - General Manager Montreal Branch\u2014157 St.James Street.ALASKA\u2014YUKON-KLONDIKE.Drafts and Letters of Credit issued payable at Agencies of the Alaska Commercial Company at St.Michael and Dawson City, and at the Hudson Bay Company's Posts or the Mackenzie, Peace, Laird and Athabaska Rivers, and other Posts in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia.J.A.RICHARDSON, Manager.April, 1899.TRADE ACTIVE AND HEALTHY The Montreal trade situation is still very promising and there are ample indications of widespread prosperity.It ls true that the depression in the stock markets hus cast rather a gloomy aspect about the fin- anclal world, but the declines have been due rather to outside influences than any factors that have existed here.The local banxs have advanced the rate on call Ioans to 51-2 per cent., but baukers say that there is nC- tually no scarcity of money, although there Is some hesitation about lending it, particularly on stocks.There is a good demand for money for iegitimate commercial enterprises, and merchants generally find accou- modation without a great deal of difficulty.Railroad earnings continue very satisfactory, and although there were à few failures the past week, the record generally 18 a good one, The recent wet weather has proved a slight hindrance to trade, but with exceptionaliy healthy conditions existing, and with prices for grain and produce on (be up grade to the benefit of trade in the country, merchants generally have been little put out bv it and are sanguine regard- lug the future.The 1Trade Dullctin says: \u2014 \u201cI'he trade of the country was certainly never in a more heaithy and prosperous condition than at the present time, based vn à more solid foundation than ever before experienced in the history of Canada.Failures are at a minimum, and remittances continue to improve, while city payments are reported better than for years past.Money is very firm, but ample for all legitimate commercial purposes.Cull loans are firm at 5 per cent., although some of our banks have refused to lend at that figure.Discounts on commercial documezts are steady at 6 to 7 per cent.\u201d THE WEEK'S FEATURES.The trade situation at Montreal is little changed since a week ago, wholesalers generally expressing satisfaction both as regards the volume of Lusiness doing, and the manner in which payments are beinz made.Seven failures are reported in the district for the week ending Wednesday, one with liabilities of $28,000, one of $14,000, one of $8,000 and the four others with insignificant Indebtedness.A feature of the week is the marked stiffening in the rate for call money, which is now put at 5 1-2 per cent, due to the fact that the banks can use their money .30 much more advantageously in New York.Butter shipments continue .markable ipcrease over former years, with such high prices prevailing as must net to show a re- the farmers handsome returas.Cheese shipments, though not so heavy tie last few \u2018weeks, are still liberal in extent, and Tile aggregate for the season thus far is quite notably ahead of last year.City retail business in the dry goods line is hardly so ac- \u2018ave as the late raw cold weather would lead one to expect, hut wholesale dealers report business active with thie country.in groceries there is a good steady distribution, Sugar is rather easier, and one of the local refineries has shaded the quotation for standard granulated 5 cents a cental, but no change has been made iu yeilows.New pack of British Columbia salnion is now arriving, and is being quoted at $1.50 for talls, sind $1.65 for flats of standard brand.Indirect moderate receipts of new Valencia raisins have been well sold up, and there are no new currants here yet, but the first pot much more than from S to 10 days distant.The second direct steamer, the \u2018\u201c\u2018Ja- con,\u201d is now loading at Patras.California loose muscatels Lave vpened very high, owing to combination among the growers, and three crown, it is calculated will cost 8 3-2 cents to lay down.A state of unhealthy competition has again developed amang the hide buyers.and 10 cents Is being generasly pald for No.1 beef hides, but it is hardly thought this figure will stand.The general stiffness in the leather market is quite pronounced, and several Western black leather tanners who were in town a few days ago all talked higlier prices.The quotations tor new catch of raw furs have not yet bean fixed, as dealers are awaiting the results of the London Octcber sales, but values are expected to be pretty well maintained.ln mietals the tendency is still towards enhanced values iu many lines: for Snimmerlce iron the quotation is now $24.20, local mana- facturers of iron pive are reported to be reain putting up quotations of ene lach to $5.75, with a possibility of the figure reaching $5.00, and domestic burs, wire, ete, have been recently advanced.Stocks of ca- ments are said to De quite light, rceent receipts having been small.Turpentine has recovered the late decline, and is again .at the high figure of 75 cents for single har- rels: linseed oll is also advanced a cent.\u2018The quarterly meetiug of the Lead Grindars\u2019 Association is called for the 10th prox, when higher prices will be considered.\u2014 Dun's Review.CORNER IN CANNED CORN.The feature of the canned goods market fs the fact that owiug to the short crop of corn, it is now estimated that not more than 50 per cent.of the orders placed early in the season will be filled and theré is none to be had on spot at present.Further than this it is stated that a Kingston firm has practically obtained a corner on the market and is now supposed to controi about 75 per cent.of the output.Prices arc difficalt to quote.but the feeling is strong and a sharp advance Is anticipated.Tomatoes on spot are selling at 75¢ per dozen: marrow- fat peas at 72 1-2¢, and early Junes, ot {7 1-2¢.Refugee beans are scarce and \u2018rm at 77 1-2c.MONTREAL'S CATTLE EXPORTS.As will be seen by the attacked tables the shipments of cattle from Montreal the present month show a decrease of 3,089 head and an increase in sheep of 5,605 head.I'he total shipments for tlhe season up to date show a decrease of 6,931 cattle and an increase of 22,309 head sheep.Owing to the low state of the river, there were shipp=d from Quebec this 1nonth, 2,288 cattle and \u201c79 slieep, which figures are not included In tlie grand total.The shipments orf American ecatile for the past monta were very light, there being only \"06 head forwarded.The following table shows the shipments cf live stock from the port of Montreal to the different foreign poris duricg the month of September, 1599:\u2014 Cattle.Sheen.Horses.Liverpool .695 2,154 50 London .1.931 7.507 197 Glasgow .2.207 R29 111 Bristol .1,247 149 169 Newcastle .301 cen \u2026\u2026 Manchester .255 1,4\u20ac8 Cardiff +.D24 429 ven Beifast .cen cen 19 Total .9,250 12.946 552 The following table shows the shipments of live stock from the port of Monireal fo the different foreign ports during the month cf September, 1598: \u2014 Cattle.Sheep.Hors».direct boat with large supplies cannot be ! Only Blue Spot at Present is the Financial Situation Which is Due to Outside Influences.the month of September, 1899, with comparisons:\u2014 Cattle.Sheep.Horsas.1899 .9,200 12,946 Hod 1808 .12.541 1,338 59% 1297 .16,220 13.305 cee 1596 .13,599 18,073 By 1803 .15,600 39,824 1551 1594 .15.548 29,725 cee 1895 .8,705 193 ee 1592 12,210 211 .The following table shows the shipments of live stock from the port of Montreal for the season to date with comparisons:\u2014 Cattle.Sheep, Horses.1899 ., .65,490 43,756 3,559 1x08 .\u2026 .72,421 21,447 4,577) 1897 22 22 LL.91,596 42,423 7,938 F1S0G 2.22 2212 994075 0B, 74% 8,578 1893 .73,870 11,465 9,832 LUMBER SHIPMENTS.Owing to want of occan freight space from this port, shippers of deals and lumber to tae United Kingdom have experienced great difficulty in executing their orders.In fa-t, we know of some parties who have had 10 pay differences to English firms for non- fulfillment of contraets.It is a notable fact that while Montreal has fallen off in Her fall cargo shipments of deals and lumber, 1492 AMERICA DISCOVERED Telephone same number, and get lowest quotations on all STANDARD MINING STOOKS.A.W.MORRIS Member of the Montreal Mining Exchange Canada Life Building, MONTREAL, PES \u2014 In other lines of in- trole:1n ced.An cars, are also heard.dustry prices are notably stroug, pe and hides being among those advan ad equally strong tendency as to price is no : in hardware, particularly builders grades.Railroad earnings continue to make very favorable comparisons with a year ago, on gross receipts of fifty-two systems for ie third week of September.aggregating oi, 959,688, an increase of 10.3 per cent.over last year, wher it will be remembere \u2019 gains were very large.Coal improves as the season advances and here, as in many other lines of trade, it is a question rather of securing supplies than of paying enrront prices.Almost alone among the staples, Sugar Is weak in tone and no gigns of cessation of the war are yet observable.Business failures for the week, five days, number 131.as compared with 147 last week: 168 in this week a year ago, and 159 in 1897.carpeted BOY, BALK, AND BATTERY.A boy, residing in the classical town of Napoleon, O., had a Napoleonic idea suggested to him by a novel recipe for \u2018balky horses, indorsed by the West Pennsylvania Humane Society.As a result of his experiment he now limps about with his face in a sling and 2 broken arm.Electrical treatment had Tnree Rivers and Quebec bave gone ahead, and show large increases.There is still a rood demand in Great Britain for Canadian lumber.and it is a great pity that high rates of insurance and other drawbacks heve prevented tramns coming to this port, otber- wise we should have done a heavy business in full cargoes.\u2014Trade Bulletin.TRADE IN TORONTO.Toronto, September 29.\u2014The unfavorable weather has interfered somewhat with trade this week.Business has not been ers have been busy with fall work on the farms, which has tended to lessen the demand a little.The prospects for business are very bright.however.and the indications are that the balance of the fall trade will be large.the Woods and in Algoma are tak- liberal quantities of supplies and considerable lots of goods are being sent to the lumber camps, although the demand for the latter is more to meet immediate requirements, and it is likely to continue right up into January.One reason given why the lumbernien are not taking larger supplies at the present time is that they are finding dificulty in getting men, Values for nearly all lines in a wholesale way are very firm.Country remittances are good.The focal money market is steady at previous quotations.BRADSTREET'S REVIEW.New York, September 30.\u2014Bradstreet\u2019s says to-day:\u2014The notable feature of the an- easiness of the situation is the strength of agricultural products, notably cereals, cotton and pork products.Fall trade continues good, though it is conceded that the quite as active and in the country the farn- | Railway contractors In the Lake of | been the means recommended.A small storage battery, a push-but- ltou and wire were accordingly purchased by the boy.The battery was then rigged up on a buckboard, to wtich the animal was attached, the wires connecting with the bit and crupper.As was anticipated, the horse refused to budge.Young William, who was seated in the car.loxked at his father, who was an interested spectator, and giving him a knowing wink, said: \u201cNow see the fun, dad,\u201d touch- | ing the button connected with the \"at- tery.The amateur horse-trainer's mind was a blank from the moment his fingers came in contact with the button,and re- ained so for over an hour.The surgeon who was called to restore the young man to citizenship and life received a detailed account of the electrical experiment by the lad\u2019s father, who said: \u201cWhen Willie touched that button that colt gave a snort, kicked and jumped like she was possessed.She became so lively that I don't know just how it all did happen.Poor Will laid there on \u2018the ground; his face was white and his nose was bleeding.I thought he was dead.I got a bucket and poured water all over him.The buckboard was on top of the fence, and the colt was going down tne road at a Nancy Hanks gait.Electricity for automobiles may be all right, but for balky colts it\u2019s no good.Is it, Willie?\u201d \u2014Collier\u2019s Weekly.\"WEEK IN MINING STOCKS.Montreal, London and California Attracted the Most| Attention on the Mining Exchange This Week.There was not a great deal done on ihe Mining Exchange the past week; in fact the only stock to attract any great amonnt of attention was Montreal-Lawadon, 20,00) shares of which sold from 54 to 58.There were 15,000 shares of California sold he- tween 13 and 14, which ranked second in point of activity.There was also 2 fair q'mount of trading in Deer \"Trail No.$ $ 3 About a month ago the Miners\u2019 Union at Silverton passed a resolution declaring that members of the union should not do work by contract, aad the nen em- ! ployed at the Wakefield and Bosun mines were ferced to quit.Last week the union held a meeting and reconsidered this action, and now the men will De free to accept contract work abywhere on Slccan Lake.A A meeting of the directurs of the Sallor Cuiisonldated Company was held yesterday, at which it was decided to instruct | the mince superintendent to proceed at i once to install the new plant.The ma- i chinery is now at Penthicton, and it will be hauled to the mine instantly.The { mine superintendent reported thet the * mitin shaft had attained a depth of 83 | feet, and that the entire working was tin quartz carrying fair values.The sec- retä?y \u2018reported that there was a little over $65,000 in re Areagurs.It is reported that an extensive coal- bearing vein bas been discovered near Midway in the Usoyoos district of Yale.With coal at Graud Forks and at Midway, the Boundary country will be well supplied with fuel for industrial purposes.s 5 Five carloads of copper matte from the Hall mines smelter are now en route over the Crow's Nest Pass branch to New A letter from Camp McKinley states that the Wiarton has struck a new ledge, and that another streak of very rich gold encrusted ore has been struck on the Witertoo.The Minnehaha stamp mill is now at Penthicton.\u2018 $ $ 3 Saturday is the last day upon which shares of old Deer Park stock can be transferred for stock in the new company.$ > $ The work of developing the larger ledge on tire Evening Star is making good progress, says the Kossland Miner.\u2018Phis ledge is fully 35 feet in width on the surface.A shaft Las been sunk on the hanging wall to a depth of 2v feet, and on tha foot-wali for Ly fot.Tie ore 1s being quarried out of this ledge, and so far about 300 tons bave Deen sent from this ledge to the smelter, The management says that it goes about $20 to the ton in gold and a small quantity of gil- ver.The other vein on which so much work has been done is thought to be a branch of this main ledge.The smaller vein is from three to five feet in width, and there are a great many thousand tons of ore in it.Tt also carries shipping values tiroughout.s $ $ The Okanagan Company has declared a dividend of 1-4 per cent.per share, The company is capitalized for $1,600,000.The stock sold yesterday at 15, or 200 per cent.above par.$ 5 48 .Mr.Jack Paterson has accepted the position of assistant secretary of the Re- ubliec Consolidated Gold Mince.Cempany, n place of Mr.Stewart.who has aceept- ed a position in Republic Washington.& & é The highest, lowest and closing prices for the week, together with the sales.are done and re-orders from now on will out the largest figure.Weather conditions, while favorable to cotton crop harvesting, are claimed to be hurtful to further growth beenuse of dry weather.Wheat has remained steadily strong, grosv- Ing firmer towards the close on enlarred foreign buying and uncertainty as to the outcome of the South African affairs.Sympathetic strength is displaved by corn ann fhe other cereals.An increased foreign demand is reported responsible for, too, for the strengen tone and advances s®own in Log products.Wool has continued strong and in active demand both at home and abrosd.There Is a quieter tone at most markets T.iverpocl .5,054 1.335 67 for iron And steel and large buyers have London .3.127 4.760 221 been.most cf them, out of the market.Glasgow .\u2026.083 94 12 There is no diminution in strength, how- Xristel .2.22 22 21,158 219 123 ever, and a number of advances.notably Neweastle .419 .\u20ac4 on oer iron and steel billets are to he , \u2014\u2014\u2014e -\u2014 tepoarted.Complaints © ack ali- Total «+.12.841 T.338 DIT Verles are as a A CES ET Aen The following table shows The shipments remains activé at most markets.though ; tre Pp aor compiaints of slow delivery due to lack of York.The value of the shipment is reported as follows by John L.Galletti:\u2014 Opeuing.Closing.Monday.To-day.Highest, Lowest.STOCKS.Bid.Bid.Sold.Sold.Sales.Payne a.eset ee enone sec 0000 reese 119 11714 122 118 1,500 War Eagle Sagres rere nee 315 300 aul 5315 1°500 Republic .0 civ RAS 117 11514 1191, 118 Pn) Viriue .200 40000000 na ss as a 00000000 .44 44 45 44 5.000 Montreal-London .Cees 5) 5414 50 54 20.280) Big Three .\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.0.0000 50e see se cs ane e 17 17 18 13 3.000 Frindon and Golden Crown .25 24 5 Lu 1 California 0.008000 0000 na es 00 da 00 12 1:3 1445 13 18.500 Canadian Gold Fields Syndicate .6 6 \u2026\u2026 Ca Cen.Cariboo Hydraulic .\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.000000sou00e A.een ee .Evening SUAT .\u2026.\u20260.10000000 use 0000 0au es 9 815 \u2026 LL FPOTIL ovvenenrsnsonansnnensasoananasasss es eon .Ce (told Hills Development .4 8 ve .Le 170) M 01) (AAA A A nies, 4 5 ces .cee Knob Hill .Cetin 88 \u201cos \u201coe .Cees Monte Christo .0.0.00000000euss 5 4h en co es Montreal Gold Fields .10 13% 11 1314 4.430 No ne Cr IT C8 à à Loi Old Ironsides .\u2026.\u2026.\u2026\u2026.\u2026.\u2026\u2026.\u2026.ares e 108 11 112 112 50) Virginia Ceres cree TA 9 10 o 3.0m ; fees a 48 0 0 qu Bo mbler [0] By 1170 To JPA 50 - a phy 2.pls ullion .\u2026.\u2026\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.RAA 19 ai ie om IECCA viii AAA A AA eas 14 14 MOTFISON 2220000000 00000 0000000000 cen 1% \u201cas ; Cees Slocan Sovereign .\u2026.\u2026\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u20260.veers BE 5k 2 5 5,000 Golden Star 00000 nee neue 000000 ws \u201d : Dus TPONtENOY | iit sers ese ere se 0 0er ee 0000 > \"air 2, .Rlathmullen .\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.0000000000 0 \u2026.8 ay 94 8% 4,000 prinniper Lacs 001000 nana 00 muses ce 317 oo sees ardanelles .as ss ose c 00000 \" ; 5 oe cine Door Trail, No.Q.20000 ces a0 0000 30-05 24 22 11,500 7 Ji A= te ss se sts EE ese AB PE re ta \u201cae Senna Meo : 15 16 1944 2.50 Mont.& Oregon .\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.einen \u201cne 31 30% 3,000 biggest part of the fall business has been COULDN'T CATCH THE OLD MAN.Mr.Kuhn was thrifty in money matters, and cared little for his own personal appearance.He had worn the same old shabby overcoat until his sons were ashamed of him, and tried to induce him to buy a new one.\u201cOh, no,\u201d the old gentleman would always say, \u201cI would rather have the ten dollars that it would cost.\u201d One day the sons determined that he should wear a new coat, and, beliey- Ing that if he could get one at a good MONTREAL TIME BiLL.ST.JOHN, HALIFAX\u2014Ly.be 7.50p m.Ar.*8.36am TORONTO.HAMILTON, : +9,00 p-m.Ar, * ty 18:58 am, ee COAST\u2014Lv.*9.30 a me s.s.« ST.PAUL _ Lv.#10.00 pm.Ar.8.00 00e L19° DULUTH OTTAWA Lv.Place Viger 18.30 a m, 18.40 p m, , Ar.112.65 pm 19.55 mae Wn a Be SEE, pm, 16.45 pm.0 am, {i1.66 am *¥6.10 QUEBEC\u2014Lv.18.20 am, 12.3 3500 9 a Ado B20 A $510 BOSTON\u2014Lv.$9.00 a m, *8.am.16:38 p.m.20 pm.Ar *7.47 VAUDREUIL\u2014Lv.+8.65 am, + 10.74.00 pm {635 A 002 m, 10-002 7 4.15 p M «1.30 pm #9.00 pm.Ar.*7.50 40 a m, 11.00 am, 12 10 vs 200.3 m, 18.pm.59.26 pm.pm, 16.45 p m, 17:00 SMITH\u2019S FALLS, PERTH, BROCKVIL am, 16.16 pm.Ar.$12.10 p Ea oe SHERBROOKE\u2014Lv.19.00 a m, 14, .50 pm.Ar.78.36 am, 112.00 nou 2 ms Ih JOLIETTE\u2014Lv.18.20 a m, 15.10 pm, Ar $8.30 am,i6.30 pm, BERTHIER\u2014Lv.18.20 am, 63:30 pm.5.10 p.m.Ar.12.00 pm, 16.30 pm, 0 1510p.m ST.JEROME\u2014Lv.18.20 am, (11.45 15.30 (a)6.36 p m, 29.16 am, Ar.18.80 à m, 18.50 am, 29.45 pm.STE.AGATHE, Etc.\u2014Lv.(k)8.30 à m, 8.16 a m.(+) 1.45 p m.156.30 p.m.Ar.(x) 8.40 m, +9,50 am (£)6.10 p m.59.45 p am 13.8 LABELLE.\u2014Lv.()8.30 a.m, +5.30 p.m, (+)1.46 p.m.Ar.£8.40 a.m, 18.60 am.\" me *Daily.{Daily exe {Week rh ¢Sunday only.cept Saturday.Dally, ex aa aDaily ex£ cept cept Saturday and Sunday: Se aturdayo dTuesdays and Thursdays.xMondays only.kMondays, Tuesdays and-Thursdays, MONEY TO LEND On City Property and improved: farms, at low rates andon very desirable terms, CREDIT FONCIER, F.C.30 St James street \u2014WANTED\u2014 PETROLEUM PROPERTIES: 3 Owners of above classed properties who, desire to sell them are requested to send\u201d ful* artièulars concerning same to G.J, ADAMS & CO.Financial agents, 157 St.James street, Montreal.ON GOOD MINING STOCKS At Reasonable Rates.Investment Gold Bonds for Sale at Prices to net 4 p.c.to 5 p.c, The Telfer & Ruthven.£1 11 St_Säérent St.HeCUAG, RYKERT & CO, STOCK BROKERS, Members Montreal Stock Exchange Special attention given to transactions in mines and standard mining stocks.London & Lancashire Chambers ST.JAMES STREET, MONTREAL GILLETT & STRATHY MINING BROKERS, Members Montreal Mining Exchange.34 ST.NICHOLAS ST., Board of Trade Building.Bell Tel.\u2014Main 1141.R.C.GILLETT, GORDON STRATHY, JR od Finer Grades \u201cINDIA BRIGHT.\u201d \u201cROYAL.\u201d \u201cIMPERIAL SEETA.\u201d \u201cCAROLINA.\u201d Polished Grades To which particular attention is invited.\u201cPOLISHED.\u201d \u201cJAPAN GLACE.\u201d \u201cIMPERIAL GLACE.\u201d MOUNT ROYAL MILLING CO., LTD.D.W.Ross Co\u2019y, Agents, Montreal.| 7 Merchants Bank of Canade .CUNEGONDE BRANCH, .ST.C Corner Notre Dame and Vinet Si .LAWRENCE BRANCH, ST, LA 1086 St.Lawrence Main Street.Offices lately occupied by the Banque Jacqr Cartier, whose business hasbeen taken over.A general banking business transacted.Savings Bank Department.bargain he would buy it, arranged wi a tailor to sell him a ten dollar co for seven dollars and a half, they pay the difference.They then wc home and told their father what handsome coat they had seen, and wi a bargain it would be to buy it.So: father went and looked at it, and w.besting the tailor down to six doll tcok it and started for home.But when he reached the door he : no coat with him.\u201cDidn\u2019t you buy the coat, father: \u201cYes; got it for six dollars,\u201d rep the old man.\u201cWhere is it?\" \u201cOh! I was showing it to a frienc the street car, and when he offe me eight dollars for it, I let him bh it\u2019\u201d\u2019\u2014Collier\u2019s Weekly.{er The highest honor that can be pai: piano manufacturer is to select, his pi in open competition.That is what makers of the CHICKERING want.T prefer the unbiased examination of all of makes before purchasing theirs, for t know that theirs, from the musicis standpoint ls the superior.Beauti stock to select from in the Chickering | lors, Karn Hall Building, St.Cathe: Street./ dv ¥ Phone 1842.RKER, 12 Adelaide Street, E, Toronto.I handle all mining stocks on commissio n, whether in B.C., Ontazio or BBPUBEIL- MINING BROKER, and Member of th Sta ard Mining Exchange, \u2018 left for the front to-day, and the IIo!- L lander corps paraded in the principal {Square of Pieioria and saluted President Kruger.Owing 10 the reivence of ministers, | \\_ \u2014 THE HERALD, MONTREAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 18g.J : BOAT RACE If you are going to the boat race your trunk requires Many things in our line, NEW SHIRTS, COLLARS, CUFFS, NECKWEAR, CHIEFS, gentlemen.BRACES, etc.GLOVES SOCKS, styles at lowest prices.\u2014_\u2014_\u2014\u2014 \u2014\u2014\u2014 \u2014\u2014 Prospects of Peace in Transvaal Are Dwindling Rap\u2018dly.| | | f WAR IS NOW NEAR AT HAND Beers Seem to be Preparing to Take the Tnitiative\u2014Outlook is Admitted to Be Very Gloumy., London, Sept.28.\u2014Indications this even- fng lead to the beliof that in view of the Cabinet meeting, the Boers will probably commit an overt act, which will bring on hostilities before the assembling of Parliament.All the latest despatches from the © Transvaal show the liveliest aetivity on the _ bart of the burghers.Telegrams from Pre- , toria announce that auvtillery is being rapidly loaded at the station for the front, and the military trains have preference on all lines.The Cape mail is delayed in , consequence of the large amount of rolling | ftock reserved for the forces.A large bedy of burghers left Yesterday for the | Natal border, and another for Middleburg.« iDetachments of cyclists are being distri- \u201cbuted among the different commanderies.M is understood the first Pretoria force will leave for the castern border to-mor- , tow.Commandant General Jonbert yesterday addressed a crowd of bairghers at the Pretoria station.is remarks were loudly theered.Tho officers of fhe German corps there are vacivas stories evrrent this even- Ing.It asserted.with some show of avthority, that tbe de«patehes received ne- cessitite further communication with Sir Alfred Milner and the reassembling of the Cabinet next Tuesday, before the new pro- porals of the Beltish Government can be definitely settled.Officers at Woolwich this cveninz pelieve that an army corps with be started ror South Africa about Octohpdd with Gen.Sir Redvers Bullars 1fre appears to be unusual excitement lu the Admivaity-Departments Mr.George J.Goscteu, l'iyst\"Lord of the Admiralty, Was busily engaged there for the greater part of the day.It Is rumored that unew pected complications have arfsen and that exten:ive preparations are to be made to guard agalnst contingencies.[t was sald this evening that the batch of South African telegrams received at the Colonial Office this morning did not contain 1 resident Kruger\u2019s reply, as sup- poscd, Lu.referred to other matters.The Cabine\u2019, therefore, was unable to discuss the re.ly.\u201cignificance is attached to the fact that Mr.A.J.Ralfour was in conference with Lord Rothschild at Downing Street at 11 c'clocL, ah à few words, the position, as ft by vexterday\u2019s Cabinet council, is that President Kruger has been given another breathing space.and that another council will be called next week, probably Tuesday, to give final consent to the despatehes which Lord Salisbury and Mr.Chamberlain are engaged in drafting and which will formulate the British demands.The official statement that no information will be given respecting military movements, is interpreted to mean important movements intended.The Government is aotively chartering transports in every direction.The exi- gencios of the transport service are likely to necessitate the continued piecemeal embarkation of the troops.A Loudon friend of President Kruger has cabled advising him to accept the British proposals, as there Is no desire on the part of England to take away Poer Independ- is cence, and a failure to comply will mean war.To this President Kruger replied: \u2018It is impossible to act on the lines desired without losing independence.\u201d WHAT THE BOERS THINK.London.Sept.20.\u2014The Cape Town correspondent of the Times cables: \u2018A Free State proclamation has been gazetted, ppro- hibiting the export of live stock, grain and provisions.Coliberg and other places in Cape Colony near the Free State are known to be extremely disaffected.The English are daily threatened and some of them are going constwards for safety.I have acevmnulated evidence that it is not mere street talk, but that there is a bona- fide belief among the Dutch that the Boers can beat England.A prominent Free Stater says: \u2018We are sorry for your soldiers.Our burghers will walk over them like sheep over the veldt.\u201d\u201d Another Free Stater said: \u2018You may have an even chance with us if you send 100,- 000 men, not less.\u201d ! \u201cA Dutch lady of the southwest portion of the colony, writes to a friend: .\u2018When Paul Kruger has beaten the English and taken the colony, I wonder will he con- \u2018 ingland ?; dut E the existence of this temper which makes those here knowing the condition of life in the Transvaal, and now.for the first time, in the Free State, believe that the tlme has psssed when a nominal acceptance of the British terms would avail for the English people to live in peace in \u201d Q ; .South AO Sept.29.\u2014A despatch from Glencoe.Natal, says: \u201cTelegraphic communication between here and the Transvaal is temporarily inimrrupted.This Is supposed to have been caused by a than- derstotm.The camp Is free from sickness, and patrols are regular, especially in the direction of Dejager's Drift.on the Buffalo River.where the Boers are reported to he laagered.The greatest enthusi- revalls.rin second movement of troops from Ladysmith to Dundee was carefully con- coaled and expeditiously carried ont.The townspeople only knew of the'manocuvres by the presence of the troops.\u2018It is stated that the burghers have requested permission to either return to their farms or rid Natal.\u201d A telegram from Volksrust says it is reported that the Boers Intend to take up a position at Shinon's Hogte, falling back on Éaing's Neck, if forced to do =o.Johannesburg, Sept.29.\u2014There ts great xcitement here owing to orders te the ders to take the field.Part of the Johannesburg corps will assemble to-day.Despatch riders have gone to the frontier.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 WE KEEP UP THE STANDARD.Our coffee 1s always delicious, and our mutton pies, bread rolls and butter, always the best.Call in to-day and get a 10-cent ron.WELSH, 133 St.Peter Street.\u2014\u2014\u2014 l'RESBYTERIAN COLLEGE OPENING.A meeting of the examining committee 8t the Prosbyterian Church will be held at the Presbyterian CoHege on- Tnestlay next to recelve students who are entefing upon thelr course of studies.The Rev.{Dr.Mac- kay, of Crescent Street Presbyterlan | Church, is convenes~of this committee.alll TOOKE, = AVE LOST ALL Hope! da 20Triltuûee WE: Rev.Dr.MacVicar, the principal of the College, who is at present attending the lan-Prsebyterian Couneil at Washington, Is expected back in time for the opening ot the college, which takes place on Thurs- av.The introductory lecture will De delivered by the Rev.Principal 8.D.V.Sal- mond.of Aberdeen, Scotland, who is one of the Scottish delegates attending the Pan-Presbyterian Council at Washington.ell eee SOME RICH STRIKES.Important News For Mine Shareholders \u2026 .\u2014Discoveries in Lhe Deadwood Camp and Primrose Claim.Rossland, Sept.29.\u2014The most remarkable series of strikes on properties of the British Columbia Copper Company, Deadwood Camp, here, following up the strike of thirty-seven feet of solid chacoprrite ore on Primrose claim hy the railway cutting same, that of ninety feet of rich ore in the north drift of mother lode.the big mine shaft, depth 262 feet, going 30 per cent copper.The British Columbia Copper Company is mainly owned by New York capitalists.Johuson, the noted smelter expert, is superintendent, and vouches for the above facts.Two other blz strikes are reported to-day, one in the Winnipeg mine, Wellington Camp, six feet of solid pyrrhotite ore in the crosseut from the main shaft on the 300-font level: the other on surface.Gold of Crown, adjoining.made hy railway cutting twenty-five feat wide, ls identical in character with that of the Winnipeg, which averages from $60 to $70 in gold.Nemertina Y.M.C.A.ELECTRICAL CLUP\u2019S SUPPER.The Electricg! Club of the Young Men's Christian Association gave its first annual supper last night.The toasts to \u201cElce- tricity\u201d and \u201cOur Association\u201d were re.gponded to by I'rof.Herdt, of MeGill Col- loge, and Mr.D.A.Budge.The following gentlemen contributed largely to the mu- PYJAMAS, HANDKER- Make a note of it We have the goods, the very latest 177 St, James Street.2387 St.Catherine Street, West 1553 St.Catherine Street, East.COOP CCC 0000000000000 RAILWAY NEWS : 0200000000000 000000000000 WHAT RAILWAY'S EARN.The Passenger and Freight Trafiic of the Systems in Europe and America.An official statement has been prepared showing the value of the passenger and freight traflic in some of the countries of Lurope and the United States.It appears that the earnings of Austrian railroads for the first six months of 1899, showing ihe gross amount of these to have increased 3.674.600 florins as compared with the first IX months of 1598, the number of pas- Sengers carried having inercased 7,500,000 and the freight carried having increased 2.360.000 tons.These figures are regarded as of considerable importance, showing an increase of 15 per cent.in the number of passengers carried and of 5 per cent.in the amount of freight handled in a country in which the whole number of passenrers carried in a year is in excess of 100,000,- 000 and the number of tons of freight carried in a year Is somewhat below that figure.The Austrian railroads (including together those of Austria and Hungary) earn in a year $140.000,000 approximately, and the working expenses are $73,000.000, figures which seem of small Jmportance when compared with those of the United States, the earnings of whose railronds in 1898 were $£1.250.000.000, with running expenses of 8860,000,000.American railroads carried in 1S98 515,000,009 passengers and moved 915.000,000 tons of freight.In most countrics the passenger receipts are considerably larger than those coming from freight traffic and the rates of pas- senrer transportation are so high as to vield the railroads a profit aulte unknown in this country.where raîlraad charges Pave heen declining so steadily that in recont years they have fallen below the rates of steamboats and even of canal boats.IN LOCAL LABOR CIRCLES.Municipal Labor Bureau Says There is Work for Everybody But Incorrigibles\u2014Notes of the Toilers.The Boot Shoe Lasters\u2019 Protective Union passed a resolution at their last meeting protesting against the machinery tax, and appointed to make strong representations to the Ciry Orunell to this regard.* * * The various Lasters\u2019 Unions throughout Canada are formulating plans for better national federation and will shortly apply for incorporation under the Dominion Government, or if difficulties are met with in that direction, the Frovincial Unions will se2k incorperation under the Provincial Governments, like the Iron Moulders dnd Brici- layers.The local Lasters\u2019 * unfons are making strong efforts to have the Union label adopted by shoe manufacturers here.The committee which has the matter in hand reported that one large manufacturer was anxious to secure the label, and that negotiations to that end were progressing favorabiy.= + = The Furriers\u2019 Union have heen steadily organizing for some time, and have now practically all the members of the craft in the fold.They will shortly make an effort io obtain a larger share in the general prosperity.An ahle committee has been 1p- pointed to formulate demands for better working conditions and wages, and one of the International officers will probably come Lere to investigate the situation at an early date.* * * The Manager of the Municipal Labor Bureau reports plenty of work and few men Idle.except the incorrigibles.Skilled labor Is in good demand.Steamfitters and plumbers are very busy, and a few vacancies for which men cannot he obtained.Carpentars and joiners, printers, machinists, have plenty of work.Garment workers are working overtime, and don't now hold meetings OT their Union.As soon as winter clothing Is made up, times will he dull.About six months in a year is about the time the aver- age garment worker is employed.owing 10 the rush methods of the manufacturers.Servant girls are in great demand.Mr.Lafontaine states that he could place them in situations at the rate of 25 a day.\u2018The fruit canuing factories, etc., are now running full blast, and girls prefer that bind vi work at present, as it gives them more liberty.For laborers there is i great demand ail over the country.Hundreds have left Montreal for various places, and hundreds more ire wanted as farm hands.The wages offered.S10 to 812 a month, is toc poor to tempt many more from Montreal.The laborers prefer to hang around the dock, where they can in the course of a night, make more than they would in the country in à week.* * * The cigarmakers are at present all, employed.A few are working on short tima, but the prospects are a boom in the business rext month.More cigars are made now n Montreal than ever before.The Government regulations in regard to the importation of tobacco leaf, ete.has had the effect of steadying the trade and giving more ocm- ployment to local workmen.Whereas, before a manufacturer frequently made up tis stock in 4 or 5 months.and left his em- | ployes idle all the rest of the time, he is now compelled, through the regulations, to ; keep his shop running neariy the whole of 4 the year.* * * The iron monlders are busy here, but a few are going to the United States, wnare higher wages ohtain, and where there is a blg demand for all skilled workers in the {ron industry.Mr.Mitchell.the Presidant, after much hard work in building up the Tron Moulder\u2019 Union here.has gon* to Connecticut.where he has sarvred a position as foreman in an iron foundry.* - » The Merchant Clerks\u2019 Union met last even- \u2018ng to prenare for the 12lh annual sniren, which will he held in the Monument National at an early date.Mr.Flzeat Roy will be the director of the affair.sical portion of the programme: Piano solo by Mr.Crawford Grantham; song, by Mr.A.FF.Cameron; recitation, by Mr.R.H.Gibson; song, by Mr.W.R.Wilson; gramophone selections, by Mr.Will Sutton.The secretary, Mr.J.C.Bray, gave a resume of the summer's work of the club, which had included lectures on \u2018\u2018The Theory of the Telephone,\u201d hy Fred.B.Horn; \u201cInterior Wiring,\u201d by Mr.T.F.Pickett; \u201cThe Electrical Motor,\u201d by Prof.Herdt.Visits had also been made to the electrical plants of the Royal Electric Company, Montreal Street Railway, Lachine Rapids & Hydraulic Company, and the Standard [.ight & Power Company.The evening was brought to a close by singing \u2018\u201c\u2018Auld Lang Syne.\u201d WILL RAISE THE LEVEL Of the Guard Pier Four and a Half Feet Above Flood Water The Harbor Board Decides to Fall in With the Becommendation of the Harbor Engineer.The Harbor Board decided yesterday to ralse the level of the guard pier to a height of four and a half feet above average flood water.This was in acordance with a report from the Harbor Engineer, recommending four and a half feet as the minimum height above the flood level, to which the pler could prudently be bulit.Tenders for materials for the flood pro- {ection improvements were then dealt with, Messrs.Martineau & Prenoveau, the lowest tendeters, securing the contract for cut stone-copping, $17.90 per cubic yard, and ashler, $13.40.The giving of the contract for cement was lef! in the hands of the Maibor Engineer, the City Surveyor and the President, after they had examined samples.The awarding of the contract for sand was left in the hands of the Harbor Engineer and the President, after examining samples, The contract for broken stone was secured by Mr.A.Dufresne, at 82 cents per ton, he being the lowest tenderer.To the motion giving Mr.Dufresne the contract, the Mayor decided to add a rider te the effect.provided that the Prest- dent, the Harbor Engineer and the City Surveyor are satisfied that the tenderer can deliver the stone according to the terms of the specification.The motion was lost on the casting vote of the Presi dent, four voting for it and four against it.rer The Arrangement.\u2014\"XNow., Laura, have a good time and don't wear yourself out writing letters to me.\u201d\u201d \u201cNo, Jack: when [ want more money I'll telegrapl.\u201d\u2019\u2014Chl- cago Record.ni.In Great Britain total amount of railroad receipts is $450,000,000, or about one-third of the total of those of the United States.Toward this total, passenger earnings contribute $200,000,000 a year and the freight and express earnings contribute $250,000,- 000.The number of passengers carried on the railroads of Great Britain in a year amounts to nearly 1,000,000,000 and though increasing the increase is relatively small compared with passenger receipts in the United States.Seven years ago, in 1892, the number of passengers carried on the railroads of Great Britain was 863.000,000.The passenger traffic in the United States Is less subject to fluctuation than is freight traffic, the latter being dependent chiefly upon the condition of business, the price for cereals and staple and the size of the chief crops.The figures for 1898 compared with those of the year preceding showed an increase in passenger earnings on American railroads of $19,000,000, whereas the increase from freight earnings was $88.000.000, and generally speaking, 25 per cent.of the earnings of American railroads are from passengers and 73 per cent.from freight.French railroads carry 350,000.000 passengers a year-and about 115,000,000 tons of feight or approximately three passengers for each ton of freight carried, whereas in the United States the number of tons of number of tons of freight carriea rs nearly double the number of passengers transported.In Germany, where most of the railroads are owned by the Government, the nnmbher carried In a year Is about 650,- 000,000, and the carnings from this source are about $100.000,000 a year.Tn respect to railroads flgures, however, England Is the only country which ean seriously be compared whith the Tnited States.RUNNING ON THE GILBERT PLAINS Messrs.Mackenzie, Mann & Co.the well known railway contractors of the Northwest will, it is announced, commence work on the Gilbert Plains lines as soon as the railway stock can be brought fo the scene of operations.Every endeavor will be made to have the trains running before the winter sets in.ONTARIO AND RAINY RIVER.It 1s announced that the Ontario and Rainy River railway company has just sent 4.000 tons of provisions and other supplies to Fort Francis for use in connection with the construction of the line this fall.Numerous contracts have been made of late and it is said that the entire line is now practically under contract for construction.The company lets contracts for grading but usually does its own track- laying.WATCHING THE NORTHERN PACIFIC.The Canadian Pacific Company have for sometime kept a locomotive and two section gangs at the proposed crossing of the Northern Pacific extension at Portage La Prairie in order to prevent a crossing being effected before the arrival of the interlockig switches which are required by law.The Northern Pacific officials ete # 4\u2018 I C.\u20ac.E.BOUTHILLIER.TOT FTO PROTECT YOUR FAMILIES § DO NOT TAKE ANY RISE BE ON THE SAFE SIDE VEST YOUR SAVINGS In one of the Beautiful BUILDING LOTS at AMinchol ?PAR No paltry three per cent.interest, and possible suspension of payments, but perfect security and continual increase in value, which will double the amount of your investment in a short time.Clear Titles to purchasers.Desirable Lots at very low prices, with the equivalent of a Free Life Insurance Policy GIVEN TO INVESTORS.For further information apply to the undersigned at Head Office, 145 ST.JAMES STREET.LL OOOO T ee een.J ° tee °.LALA OD nk a 0 OMNES +.\u2026.Sce.-Treasurer.FIN pe have manifested no intention of crossing except in the legally prescribed manner, but the Canadian Pacific are determined to take no chances at this season when so much freight is to be moved.C.D.R.ENGINEER GOES TO JOIN GIROTARD.Mr A.E.Kirkpatrick, C.I., resident engineer of the C.P.R., at Smith's Falls, is a graduate of the Royal Military College.While Major Girouard was in \u2018Canada, he called on Mr.Kirkpatrick and sounded him as to accepting a position as engincer on the government railways in Egypt, with résidence in Cairo.Mr.Kirkpatrick said he would consider the proposal.This week he was offered £60 per month, and he immediately cabled his acceptance of the offer.He will go east in a few weeks.Mrs, Kirkpatrick is a former Kingstonian.THE CAR FAMINE, The amount of freight shipped out of Chicago last week by the all rail routes from that city to the Atlantic coart was 190.394 tons as against 38,938 tons for the corresponding week of last vear.Herein, railway men say the secret Iles of the extraordinary scarcity of cars which has kept the workshops so active of late.There is such a heavy movement now between all of the large commercial centers that it demands all of the cars that are sent into them with freight to haul other freight out.For Instance, if there should be a shipment of say 100 cars from New York to Chicago, there would be a load for each of those 100 cars from Chicago back to New York.This leaves none .f these cars to be delivered along whe line to relieve the local conditions, hence the constant cry for cars.In the past it has been so that when 100 cars went from Chicago to New York, or the reverse.there would be a large per cent.of those that must go back light.Instead of going to thelr original starting place light, they wonld be sent to one of the way stations, where there was need for empty cars.and so the local conditions would be relieved.There is nothing of this sort being seen this year, the big commercial centers alone having almost enough business to keep all of the equipment moving, The heavy demand for ears has not abated in the slightest degree.There is still a ery for more cars than can be furnished.and there is no relief in sight.It cannot be said to be the movement of any oue special commodity or of any one especianl sort of gords, nelther js It the shipment of any snecial season, but iust simply a tremendous movement of freight of all kinds and from all places.; UNCLE JOE'S HORSE TRADE.\u2014_ LT LL A Deal Which Rivalled Some of David Harum's and Which Left Both Parties Wondering Who Had Lost.\u201cSpeaking of horse trades,\u201d said the man with the chin whiskers, \u2018that one my daughter was reading me the.other night out of \u2018David Harum\u2019 rerdinds me of ope my Uncle Joe Benson put through some years ago.My Uncle Joe used to live In Oneida, on the Frie Canal, which noble stream provides, or used to provide, a living for the inhabitants of those parts, in ore way or another.He was a well-to-do farmer, and in no way connected with the horse business, and a quleter, more easy: going fellow you never saw, and the last man in the world to do another man in a trade, or try to get more than was coming to him in any way.Nevertheless, he at ways took his share.; \u201cWell he had a little horse that had been in the family for thirty years, and had got to the stage where he had to lean up against the side of the stall to eat his fodder, and my uncle decided that he had to do violence to his feelings and let him go.My aunt wanted to have him taken to the 8.P.C.A.and chloroformed, but my uncle, being of the saving kind, said he though he had better take him to the glue factory and try to realize something on his curcass.So one day he hitched up the Young horse, who, by the way, was upward of fifteen years old, to the runabout, and putting a leading strap on the old plug, set off down the canal road to the factory.\u2018\u201cOfd Malachi, that was the patriarchs name, didn\u2019t die on the road, and the old man made a dicker with the factory inspector for $3.75 cash money, and thought te had done well.While he was getting ready to go back home, a man came into the yard leading a horse.and started tu talk to the inspector.The norse he had was a pretty fair looking animal, and my uncle, always having an eye out for bargains, thought he was worth more than the glue pcople would give for him, so he up and says to the farmer: **What you going to do with him?\u2019 point: ing with his thumb at the fellow\u2019s horse.\u201cGit what I can on him,\u201d says the man.\u201cSeems a pretty good plece of meat to make glue out of,\u201d says my uncle.\u2018\u2018Ain\u2019t good for nothing else,\u201d says the farmer.\u201cMy uncle looked the horse all over, and the more he looked the more: he liked him.He was a fine, upstanding bay with a good eye and not over nine years old.\u201cRunaway ?\u2019 says my uncle.\u201cNever in his life,\u201d says the man.\u2018Seems sound,\u201d says my uncle.\u201cAnd is,\u201d says the man.\u201cMy uncle looked the plug all over agaln and decided that that animal was going to breathe the alr of freedom a few years longer, so he says: \u201cGive you $10 for him.\u201d \u2018Put the halter on him,\u201d says the man; \u2018he\u2019s your horse.\u201d \u201cSure there ain\u2019t anything wrong with him,\u201d says my uncle, as he counted out the ten plunks.\u201cNothin\u2019 the moner \u2018\u201c\u201cW'hat is uncle.\u2018\u2018Staggers,\u2019\u201d\u2019 says the man.\u201cGee whiz!\u201d says my uncle, and climbed into the runabout.The horse went along all right, and when he got home my uncle was so tickled with him that he hitehel him up to a light waggon and took him much,\u201d says the man, tucking into his hind pocket.the matter with him?\u2019 says my down to the village to see how he acted on\u2019 the road.He went along a kitin' and did the two miles from the house to the village in considerable better than seven, and my uncle just grinned round his head.He stopped at the hotel to get a little nourishment in honor of the occasion, and whe should be standing up at the bar but Wes Yale.\u201cNow this Wes Yale was just about the slickest article in the horse line that ever did without grease, or thought he was, and when my uncle came down the street he was watching out of the door.\u201cBen buying a new horse, Joe?\u2019 he says as my uncle came up the porch.\u201cJest got him this mornin\u2019,\u201d unele, after giving his order.\u201cWhat did you give for him?\u2019 says Yale.\u201cMore than that,\u201d says Uncle Joe.\u201cS'pose you think you've got a bargain?\" says Yale, kinder sneerin'.\u201cYou win,\u201d says my uncle.\u201cWell, they had another drink, and then went out to look at the horse.Yale looked him all over, felt his legs and chest and grunted and looked solemn, and then says: \u201cDear at fifty.\u201d \u201cHow'd you guess it?\u2019 says my uncle, in a sarcastic tone of voice.\u201cHe came the two miles in better'n seven, comin\u2019 down, without half tryin\u2019.\u201d \u201cYes, he did?\u201d said Wes.\u201cGit in, an\u2019 I'll show you,\u201d uncle.\u201cWell, they went up tbe road a plece, and the horse stuck his feet out like the real thing.Wes asked all kinds of questions and got answers to suit, and my uncle could see he was a nibblin\u2019 at the bait.He never asked him point blank if the skate was subject to staggers and my uncle says my says my wasn\u2019t volunteering any remarks, just keep- Ing quiet and answering.questions.Coming along back Wes says: \u201cSeems a half-way decent sort of a plug, good enough for light farm work,\u201d he says.\u201cTell you what I'll do.I've got an extra horse I don\u2019t know exactly what to do will that DH swap for him, good strong puller, and just the thing for a lady to drive, will guarantee him not to shy at anything.\u201d Ie sort of grinned when he said this, Dut Uncle Joe never noticed anything.He was too busy attending to the world beater and wondering when the next fit was due.\u201cCome over to my place, \u201d* says Yale, \u201cand take a look at the animal; it's on your way, and maybe we can fix up a trade.\u2019 Uncle Joe had no objection.He was thinking how Wes Yale was eternally blowing about how wise he was trading horses, anil just let him dig his own pit, as he seemed so get that way.\u201cWhen they got to Yale's place they drove around to the barn and he brought out his extra horse.He never would have taken a prize in a beauty show, but he was strong and Dig, over sixteen hands, and looked as if he could haul! a church.Me had a sort of far-away look In his eyes and seemed to meditate a good deal, hut he was not a bad looking horse for a worker, and from Uncle Joe\u2019s end of the line, he was a cinch for a trade.In fact my uncle was so busy trying to keep from laughing In Yale's face, he didn't examine the horse quite as close as he might.var here's the mate?\u2019 says my uncle to Vale.\u2018Mate to what?\u201d says Yale, surprised.\u201cWhy vou don't expect you're going to get a horse like mine for only one like him, do you?\u2019 says my uncle.\u201cYow be darned,\u201d says Yale.\u201cThat horse cost me forty-five and a plow harness.\u201d \u2018Nothin\u2019 doin\u2019,\u201d says my uncle, starting to walk back to the waggon.\u201cIIold on a minute,\u201d says Wes, \u2018seein\u2019 as voir must get the best end of this deal, T'll throw in the pony.\u201d and with that he goes back in the barn and brings out tho worst-looking piece of crow meat vou ever looked at.just about able to stand up, the dead split of the \u201cNo Time Here\" picture You used to see on the fences.\u201cThere,\u201d he sayk.\u2018you can have the two of \u2019em.\u201d \u201cWell, my uncle was so full of laugh he thought he\u2019d split.but he made helieve ta hang back and played shy.until after con siderable talk they made the trade.Uncle Joe turned over his horse to Yale and hitched up the oldest plug to the waggon, tied the hig horse on behind an?drove off.When he got out of sight, Wes Yale Jus gat down on the gronnd and roared.\u201cUncle Joe jogged along up the roaë running alongside the canal until hegot to a bridge leading to the road to his farm.The bridge was just like a hundred others along the canal, made of wood.about ten feet wide.with no gnard rails, and an- proached by an inclined plane parallel with the water, with a sharp turn at right angles, just before you get to the ton.Thinking everything all right behind.the old gentleman drove right up aff made the turn.Then he heard the strap that the new horse was tied by snap, and the next minute, with a hig splash, the nag was floundering around in the water and wag drowned as dead ns Pharoah\u2019s Red Sea brigade before anything could be done to rescue him.\u201cGentlemen.\u201d said the man wtth he chin whiskers, looking solemnly around at his auditors, \u201cno wonder \u2018Wes\u2019 Yale warranted that horse not to shy.He was as blind 83 a mole, that steed was, and when he came to the turn just hefore vou go on to the bridge, he naturally fell overhoara.With the help of some neighbors.Unele Joe fished his mortal remains out of the canal and continued on home, with nothing but the crow meat to show for his trade.Yon can just believe when my aunt saw him coming back driving the specimen of the equine race she did not inform him that the considered him the hoPest thing going, Not hy a long shot, she didn\u2019t.Tnele Joe didn\u2019t answer back.The Iron had entered into his soul, and conversatton seemed su- perfitions.\u201cIn the meantime Yale was fairly gloat- Ing over his bargain.Every notnt ahout the new horse seemed perfection to bim, seeinz ar he had got him In trade for a ne- Aaccornt blind plug worth about 410 in open market.and he couldn\u2019t hardly wait until the harness was on him to take him down the road.With a biz flourtsh he started out up the canal road where there was n rond level stretch about three miles long without a turn.as fine a speedway as you want to see.He had not got more than a mile away from the house before the equine wonder stopped dead short and proceeded to throw the fit of his life.Gentlemeu, staggers is not a mild disease.avon in 1e« mildest form, and the line of stagzers thw horse displayed on the occasion was caleu- lated to open the eyes of a Mammoth Cave eel, \u201cYale was all alone and couldn't begin to hold him.so over Into the canal rolled the horse, still struggling.There was noth ing to be done but let him drown.whirh he did with neatness and desnateh.His.torr fails to repeat the remarks made Dy Yale on the accaston.hrt knowine him as T do I gness vou could bake bread with anv one nf them.\u201cNext day Uncle Joe went into town and Canvas Jackets, without Slesves 15e, with Sleeves $1.00.Mackerrow Brothers, 2246 ST.CATHERINE STREET.Combination Suits $3.00.We have 271 Club Je: seys and sStockiugs, Spalding\u2019s Moleskin Pants and Footballs, \u201cTRE TWIN Babarcas.ers\u201d K20 LT2GLAS And badly fitted frames are unsightly, are worn with discomfort, and are, as a cause of these optical defects, a direct menace to health and eyesight.You save these annoyances by consulting our Optician.If your glasses are bent and need adjusting, bring them in, he will adjust them for you free of charge R.A.DICKSON & CoO.Jewellers and Opticians, 2261 ST.CATHERINE STREET.The Things You Eat are not the ones to take chances with.We take good care that nothing gets onto our shelves that is not choicest of its grade\u2014 and the grade isalways a worthy one A.D, GILLIES, 430 St.James St.glum.After doing a few errands around the village he stopped over to the hotel and stood in the office talking to Jeff Hainey, the proprietor.While thus engaged, Wes Yale came up the front steps and went around to the bar.\u201cThere's a man I don\u2019t want to see,\u201d sald my uncle to Hainey, pointing to Yale.\u201cWhat's the matter?\u2019 says Halney.\u201cWell,\u201d said my uncle, \u201cI rung in a dead one on him in a horse trade yesterday, and if he has found it out, I guess he\u2019s dead sore.\" \u201cWhat!\u201d says Jeff, commencing to laugh, \u2018why, that\u2019s just what he told me he had done to you, not over an hour ago.\u201d \u201cWell, of course, it all came out then and hoth Uncle Joe and Yale looked pretty foolish, but the old gentleman always said afterward that he got the better of Yale on the deal anvhow, as he had the crow meat to show for his $10, while Yale only had the experience.\u201d \u201cTid you say that story was true?\u2019 en: quired the man with the red face.\u201cEvery word of it,\u201d replied the man with the chin whiskers.Without making any audible reply beyond a grunt, the red-faced man slowly arose from his chair and led the man with the slouch hat and the man with the -hin whiskers around the sanctuary of deliglit behind the swing doors.\u2014New York Sun.IN MILITIA ORDERS, Artillery Expert Ordered to Montreal to View the Guns of the Field Battery.Ottawa, Sept.20.\u2014(Special.)\u2014Militia or- dors issued yesterday contain instructions to Mr.Barrington, assistant foreman of the artillery workshops, to proceed to Montreal and Kingston to view the guns of the 3rd Field Battery, \u201cA\u201d Field Battery and the bth Field Battery.The inspection will commence at Montreal on October Gth.Lieut.E.J.Peltier, 68th Battalion, is Footed leave of absence until March 22nd, The following are the results of the gun practice of the Garrison Artillery regiments at Orleans Island, Quebec: Marks.Cobourg Company.Garrison Artillery, 40-pr.R.B.L.2.240000 vinnie.Cobourg Company, Garrison Artillery, 64-pr.RM.L.G6 No.2 Company, Levis Garrison Artillery, 40-pr.R.B.L.e.eee.ees 59 No.2 Company, 2nd Regiment, 40-pr RB.L, eit iin 44 No.1 Company, 2nd Regiment, 40-pr RB.iii i ieee 19 No.3 Company, 2nd Regiment, 40-pr RB.L.iii iii a8 No.2 Company, 2nd Regiment, 64-pr.ROM.I.ee iii 45 No.1 Company, 2nd Regiment, 64-pr.ROLL iii ice tienaneans 31 No.1 Company.Quebec Garrison Artillery, 40-pr.RNB.00200000000 4 No.1 Company.Levis Garrison Artillery, 40-nr.R.B.L.20010 00000 118 Of tte practice, the umpire in-chiof savs: The practice was carried out under service conditions as far as possible.The Cobourg company fired during a heavy rain.observing was al! carried out by the offi cers commanding, and was generally correct.In ranging there was a tendency to make the brackets too small.The setting and alteration of fuses, except in a few cases, was bad.drill was not a together satisfactory, time from gvn group commanders or gun cap- taing, and frequent mistakes were made in drill.While the men were keen work, there was far too much talking.The gun layers showed lack of training ani made some serious errors in elevation and deflection, Casualties were not represented this year, but will he in future.and there.tore all members must be trained in the exchange of duties.The G.O.C.says: On the whole the practice has been fairly satisfactory.The detachments did not maintain the silence which is an indispensable factor in fire discipline, and it is Impossible to emphasize its importance too greatly.SENTENCES YESTERDAY.A Chinaman Fined $150 For Keeping a Gambling Place\u2014Can an American Dentist Practise Here.Judge Desnoyers yesterday afternoon dls- posed of several cases which have been before him for some time, Seee Lip, a celestial laundryman, whose premises at 579a Lagauchetiere Street, were recently raided hy the police, pleaded guilty to a charge of Keeping a common gaming house, and was fined $150 or three months.The case of Ferdinand Paquet charged with selling liquor without a license.was dismissed.The evidence showed that Pa- qurt was a comm reial traveller faking orders for the Monireal Brewing Company and received a salary.It is understood the Revenne Department will take the same proceedings against beer drivers, who are selling beer without a license, and without being employed hy the brewing companies.Prosne+ (.Beaubien, \u201cf the Amoritcan Dental Parlors, was charged with practicing bis profession in the Province without a The - The fire discipline and being wasted In waiting for commands\u2019 in their à Breakfast Bacon Our Breakfast Bacon is acknowledged equal to, if not superior, to anything in this market.One of our specialties, Try it once, it will please you.Telephone Up 1078 WwW.ROURKE.Queen's Hall Block rt TEE TA Tate Pg ci i wi oh EN ol WESTERN EXCURSIONS! SEPTEMBER 28th, 29th AND 30th.RETURN FARES, MONTREAL TO DETROIT, Mich.CLEVELAND, Ohio .\u2026.$812-50 CINCINNATI, Ohio .ves :.CHICAGO, IL.overran } $16.00 SAGINAW and BAY CITY, Mich.813.00 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.\\ COLUMBUS, Ohio 11.0! j 3814-00 ST.PAUL and MINNEAPOLIS, MIDI.0.2.42 Lesscaaas ass cc nan 00 £39.00 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., via Toronto, Owen Sound and steamer.840.50 Tickets good to return until Oct.16, 1899.CHANGES IN TIME.In elect October 1st, 1899.' OTTAWA SERVICE.Lv.Windsor St.Station *9.30 a.m., 10 a.m., 4.056 p.m., 5.15 p.m., *10 p.m.Lv.Place Viger Station 8.30 a.m., 5.40 p.m.*Daily.Other trains week days only.PERTH LOCAL will leave at 5.15 p.m.week days, instead of 4.15 p.m.6.16 P.M.train will run to Point Fortune only, daily except Saturdays and Sundays.ST.JOHN, N.B.AND HALIFAX EXPRESS will leave Windsor St.Station at 7.50 p.m.daily except Saturdays.CHANGES IN EFFECT OCTOBER 15TH, 1899, on Main Line Eastern Division and Quebec Section.Full particulars later.City Ticket Office\u2014129 St.(Next Post Office.) James Street: IT ISN'T TOO SOON TO THINK OF YOUR WINTER.co000eenune You will save from 20 to 30 per cent.By investing now.We have all the styles for Winter Wear in Capes, Collar- ettes, Jackets, Muffs.Repairing should be done at once.Boas, and We are busy now remodelling and repairing many beautiful sets.hE.STE.MARIE, 1499 St.Catherine Street.proper license.The defence estab is Mr.Beaubien held a license Des isned that lo practice in the United States.Since his Arrival in this city a few months ago he hid been assoclated with another dentist who held a license, and he had practiced hls P'aression under his supervision as would a student.Th ser do à \u20ac case was taken en el rem WESTMOUNT MUSICALE, Following the custom of prev the Westmount Musicale Society held cars, opening parlor concert on Thursday even.Ing at the house of Mr.John A.Paterson The programme was excellent, and at the close every one present agree) @-at the concert was one of the most successful ever held.The following members and friends took part: Mrs.Wingham, Mrs Howell, Mr.Wingham, Miss Hattie Thompson, Mr.Harry Brown, Miss L.Stevenson Mr.Nish, Mr, Rupert Duncan, Miss Mitchell, Mrs.G.aPterson, Miss M.Paterson Miss Pinclair, Miss J.Paterson, Miss North.Tod, hiss À Fessenden.Mr.Davis, Miss 2 , Mr.John A.Ps : Patersae aterson, Mr.Kenneth a A CHARITABLE VIEW \u201cBlimmer lives in a small town but when he travels he always registers from some large city.\u201d \u201cPerhaps he is afraid he will do something that will reflect discredit on his town.\u201d pay Ni Ii I.oS ANNUAL WESTERN EACU SONS | Coing Date\u2014-Sept.30.Tickets valid for Return until Oct.16, \u201999.FARES FROM MONTREAL TO DETROIT, Mich.ceevvnnn.PT.HURON, Mich.\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.} 810.00 CHICAGO, Ill.sscececse CINCINNATI, Ohio .c.f 816.00 SAGINAW, BAY CITY, Mich.$13.00 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.COLUMBUS, OBi0 .covevrens $14.00 CLEVELAND, ORIO tu.eeveeenense $12.30 ST.PAUL, Minn.\u2026.l 839.00 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.J Proportionate Rates from all Stations in Canada.Montreal to New York =&_.$10.65 Going date Oct.2.Return limit Oct.12, MONTREAL HUNT CLUB RACES, AT BEL-AIR, OCT.5 AND 7.Special trains will leave Bonaventure Station at 1.20 P.M.and 2.00 P.M.OCT.5 and 7, running direct to Bel-Air Track, returning immediately after races.Fare for the round trip, 50 cents.Commutation tickets will not be accepted on special trains.City Ticket Offices\u2014137 Stand Bonaventure Station.James Street On and after MONDAY, 18TH SEPTEMBER, trains will leave and arrive at Bonaventure Depot, Montreal, as follows: MARITIME EXPRESS, Read down.Read up.Dep.*7.30p.m.Montreal .5.30p.m.Arr.Arr.8.35p.m.St.Hyacinthe.4.26p.m.\u201c\u2018 \u201c 9.30p.m.Drummondville.3.32p.m.\u201c \u201c x12.30a.m.Levis (Quebec).12.05p.m.\u201c\u2018 4,10a.m.Riviere du Loup.8.30a.m.** \u201c 10.15a.m.Campbellton .2.30a.m.*¢ \u201c 3.40p.m.Moncton .9.20p.m.Dep.\u201c 7.10pm.St.John .6.10p.m.\u201c\u2018 \u201c8.00pm.Truro .5.00p.m.\u201c\u2018 \u201c 9.,55p.m.Halifax .3.00p.m.* LOCAL EXPRESS, Dep.x7.40a.m.Montreal .6.30a.m.Arr, Arr.8.55a.m.St.Hyacinthe .5.17a.m.*¢ \u2018\u201c 9.52a.m.Drummondville.4.02a.m.\u201c\u2018 \u201c 1.05p.m.Levis (Quebec).11.30p.m.\u201c\u2018 \u2018 5.05p.m.Riviere du Loup.7.40p.m.Dep.*Daily, including Sunday.x Daily, Sunday excepted.Vestibule trains, with luxurious Sleeping and Dining Cars, and First-Class Coaches, on the Maritime Express.Through Sleeping Car between Halifax and St.John, Quebec, Montreal and Ottawa.Sleeping Cars on Local Express between Montreal and Little Metis.D.POTTINGER, General Manager, Moncton, N.B., September 18th, 1899.H.A.Price, District Passenger Agent, 143 St.James Street, Montreal.James Hardwell, Division Freight Agent, Room 113, Board of Trade Building, Montreal.City Ticket Office, Montreal.143 St.James Street, Western \u201c ° , \u2026 Line PRR LAST TRIP OF SEASON-\u2014To Charlotte and Toronto, by Mail Line, Saturday, Sept.30, 10 a.m.HAMILTON LINE \u2014 Leaves Monday and Thursday, at 4 p.m., for Toronto, Hamilton and intermediate ports.LOW RATES WEST AND EAST.BOUCHERVILLE LINE\u2014Steamer Hochelaga will not run to Boucherville Sunday, but Steamer Terrebonne, leaving at 8 a.m.Sunday, will stop at Boucherville on her up and down -rip.H.FOSTER CHAFFEE, Agent.128 St.James Street, Opp.Post Office.As a Beverage The ales of the Montreal Brewing Company are invaluable for their stimulating influence upon the system.They produce a buoyancy of feeling with no unpleasant reaction, lessen the sense of fatigue and sustain the body under prolonged muscular strain.Montreal Brewing Co., Phone Main 1168 À Lady told a lady the other day, of a lady w was deterred from visiting Elliott's ao cery store, because she had inferred that fine groceries were necessaril priced.fly high Perhaps there are for their benefit I'd such impression.That our groceries questionable fact, but of our prices: ROLLED OATS\u2014\u201cThe best\u201d FLOUR\u2014Finest Family, RICE\u2014Only 4c per 1b.EDWARD ELLIOTT, 650 Sherbrooke Street, others like her, ang like to correct any are fine is an un- Just observe a few 7 lbs.for 20c.14 1Ibs.for 40c.Cor.Mance.The Herald 1s published by Th Nonshing Sompany,180 A James A real.Ja .i a Directo) mes S Brierley, Managing mere Ju SECOND SECTION, Pages Nine to Sixteen.\u2014 92ND YEAR.N The Herald, SECOND SECTION, Pages Nine to Sixteen.0.231 e MONTREAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30.1899.TH BLIND MAY SEE, STILL FINDS ERRORS Wonderful Experiments of an English Electrician, ee pn.BRINGS LIGHT 10 BRAIN, His Apparatus, the Details of Which Are Not Yet Complete 15 a Substitute for the Lens.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 New York, Sept.29.\u2014Mention was made last week of an invention by which Dr.Peter Stiens, a Russian scientist, claims to be able to make the blind see, Aec- cording to several of the Eng'ish papers Dr.Stiens has applicd his Invention to a number of blind persons, who have thereby been able to sec light and the shape of objects around them.\u201cUnderstand me clearly,\u201d said: the inventor to a correspondent of the Daily News, \u201cI do not claim and I do not attempt to \u2018restore\u2019 sight as restoration 1s usually understood.I give artificial signt, and it makes no difference whether the person was born without eyes, whether the eyes have wholly or partially been destroyed since birth, or how the sight has gone.My experiments are not com- I have yet much to do, but the resuits are all that I have anticipated so far, pleted.Greater things will come, but the Fight 1s already given.\u201d SUBSTITUTE FOR EYE LENS.Mr.a substitute for the lens of the eye by Stiens\u2019 principle is that he supplies th: ala of electricity immediately his ap- raratve is brought into contact with the body of the individual.\u201cMy apparatus will,\u201d the camera, the object to the brain, and sight is given, the objects being clearly seen, not inverted, buc in their proper form.My apparatus constitutes a substitute for the lens.\u201d Mr.Stiens asked the reporter whether he would like to test the apparatus.Nat- aral\u2019y the answer was \u2018\u2018Yes,\u201d\u201d and this is what followed: The reporter was taken by the inventor into a small room, and then blindfolded effectually.\u201cI couid,\u201d he writes, \u2018\u2018see absolutely nothing.Matches and candles were lighted Lefore me, but I could not see them.Cher I was connected with his apparatus.I folt a silght sensation of electrical ceur- rent passing through my body.Then quickly the darkness passed away, a dull gray took its place, and was succeded by a light, clear and bright.I saw fingers held up before me, and a dise that looked like a .ccin, And when I was disconnected from the apparatus 1 found 1 was standing just where I was when my eyes were bandaged.Mr.Stiens had been by my side al! the time, and there was no one else present.Mr.Stiens appeared to be as delighted as I was surprised at the result.\u2018Let it be borne in mind that my eyesight is perfect.At any rate, 1 believe gO, But iny eves had been completely blindfolded, and all was absolute blackness till the connection with the apparatus took place.INVENTION KEPT A SECRET.he said, \u201cas in \u201cPhe inventor would not permit me to examine the apparatus, patents for wich have not yei been applied for.Neither would Mr.Stiens explain the precise character of his invention or the means employed to achieve such results, \u2018 \u2018Here is my invention,\u2019 said Mr.Stiens.\u2018It does not matter what I have done in the past, and I need not now describe the electrical inventions of mine which are now being used largely, especially in Germany, Russia and other Continental countries.I say I can do what I assert.The thing is, can I do it or not?I make my claim, and it is for me to give the proof.You can judge from what you have seen to-day something of the nature of my assertions.\u201d \u201d\u2019 In reply to questions, Mr.Stiens said the compiete apparatus would be made in such form as to make it easy for a person to carry sight at the individual's disposition for the ordinary practical purposes ot life.Spectacles, he added, would be quite unnecessary.\u201cSo long as the receiving part\u2014the brain\u2014is there, my ap- puaratus,\u201d\u2019 he smi'ingly added, \u201cwill do the rest.The rays of light strike my apparatus lvstead of the eyes, and pass thence to the brain, the real camera.And where, so long as it is connected with the body.the nearer the brain the better.\u201d With a Central News reporter Mr.Stiens performed this novel experiment: \u2018Stand before this wooden partition,\u201d said Mr.Stiens.The reporter did so, staring at a blank expanse of wood, his eves about six inches from it.Mr.Stiens blindfolded him and applied the electrical apparatus.The reporter could see the white light in front of him as before.\u201cThere,\u201d\u2019 observed Mr.Stiens, when he had unbandaged the reporter's eyes, \u2018\u2018you didn\u2019t see that light through the wood witk your eyes\u2014you saw it directly with your brain.\u2019 A SERIOUS MISTAKE Telegrraph Operator Added Fractions and Caused a Panic @xcitement in New Orleans Over Cotton Quotations so Intense That ; Exchange Had to be Closed, New Orleans, Sept.29.\u2014There was a panic in the Cotton Exchange to-day owing to the remarkable advances recorded in the quotations from Liverpool.So great was the excitement in fact that the Exchange officials met and decided to suspend business pending an Investigation.The Liverpool prices seemed almost phenomenal, and there were suspicions that the wires were being tapped by swindlers, or that in some way there had been a g'gantic error.New York, Sept.29 \u2014The Commercial News Bureau of the Western Union Telegraph Company, which supplies the New Orleans Cotton Exchange with foreign quotations, has sent out an explanation.The Liverpool fluctuations were added together instead of being transmitted separately.Thus instead of several minor movements the figures were made to present an extraordinary rise.focus the rays of light from | : able, \u2014\u2014Puse Duke of Abruzzi Correcting Mistakes of Earlier Arctic Explorers.PLANS WERE WELL LAID, Various Articles of Equipment Distin- tinguishable at a Glance Through Color and Number Scheme, London, Sept.29.\u2014The old story of explorer after explorer correcting one another's blunders is again illustrated, if it is true that the Duke of the Abruzzi has found An Important mistake In the map Jackson, the last explor>r to Franz Josef Land, made of the northern regions, This Italian prince, ho is in quest cf the North Pole Ly way of Franz Josef Land, reached the islands last summer, and, according to a letter received from his party, he as established the fact that Cape Flora is really ten geographical miles east of the position assigned to it on Jackson's map.Cape Flora was Jackson's headquarters for \u2018ihrece years, and there ls au clement of humor in the circumstance if, while he was exposing the many shortcomings of explorer Payer, his predecessor, be was biundering himself and even assigning the wrong position to his own camp.HIS SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATIONS.The scientific observations of the Italian explorer stiould have a high degree of merit, for he has very tompotent assistants, and bis equipment of Instruments as well as other supplies is undoubtedly the best that was ever taken into the Arctic regions.The total expenses of the expedition are expected to reach $300,000, of which the King of Italy has contributed a fourth.Some details of the Duke's equipment are quite unique.Ie distributed his baggage among 1,500 boxes, cach weighing about fifty-five pounds, and easily port- if necessary, upon a man's back.He divided the boxes into four class~s: provisions, clothing and equipment, tools and scientific instruments, and, lastly, articles that are useful, but not Indispeu- sable.COLORED AND NUMRBERED.Each class has its cach box \u2018is numbered according to the class and nature of its côntents.The provisior= consisting of rice, sea biscuit, preserved meats, etc, have been so divided that each box contains five different kinds of food, la order that the fare may in no case be reduced to one article of food.TLe inside of each chest is lined with Cu, and soldered to keep out water and dampness.The boxes containing the clothing are of bright green, those holding the scientific instruments are re, special color, and and yellow boxes hold the useful, but not indispensable articles, which incluCe games and musical instruments.INSANITY AMONG FARMERS Some Startling Figures in Recent Returns From Asylums, Three-fourths of the Female Inmates of Georgia Institutions Are Said to be Farmers\u2019 Wives.Savannah, September 29.\u2014In the course of a speech at McRae the other day Mrs.William H.Felton, of Cartersville, made the statement that \u2018\u2018three-fourths of the women in the insane asylum are farmers\u2019 wives.\u201d Presumably her figures are correct.She would hardly have ventured so positive an assertion without statistics to back it.the figures, what is the cause of the ma- Assuming the correctness of jority of female insane patients ccguing from the farms?Is it the preponderance of the farming population, the isolation and hardships of farm life, or something else?A noted French physician habit of early rising 1s conducive to insanity.Mrs.Felton seems to think, if we understand her, that the hardships of farm life have a great deal to do with it.If that is true, the farmers ought to devote mote of their earnings to make home comfortable and attractive and lightening the labors of their helpmates.ANOTHER BOOM GONE.Sixty Thousand More Logs Let Loose in the St.Maurice \u2014 Laurentide Pulp Co, Suffars.Three Rivers, Sept.other Government boom gave way to-day, logs were \"let loose, 29.\u2014({Special.)\u2014An and sixty thousand the majority of which have gone out into the St.Lawrence, Twenty-five thousand of Laurentide Pulp Company's logs have gone out.TO CROW\u2019S NEST PASS Mr, Collingwood Schreiber Will Leave Shortly For British Columbia on a Tour of Inspection.Ottawa, Sept.29.\u2014(Special.)-Mr.Colling- wood Schreiber, who is making an inspee- tion of the St.Lawrence Canal improve ments, will leave on October 6th for British Columbia to inspect the Crow's Nest Pass and other railways in that Pro vince.WAS SHOT BY TRAMPS.Constable William BiscockK, of Prescott, Seriously Wounded in an Encounter With Hoboes, Kingston, Sept.29.\u2014(Special)\u2014A message from Prescott reports that at noon to-day William Hiscock, constable, was shot four times Ly tramps.He was watch ing at the C.P.R.station until the return of the Chief of Police.A posse is now following the tramps.Hiscock was ser- fously wounded.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 INTO A NEW HOUSH.Ottawa, Sept.29.\u2014(Special.)\u2014The house which Sir Richard Cartwright has taken for the winter is the residence in New Edinburgh owned by Lieut.-Governor Patterson, and formerly occupied by Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper.Sir Richard will move into his new residence on tne 1st ot October.says that the: NO REVOLT IN SIGHT.Since Vaccination Was Rendered Non Compulsory Returns Show a Satisfactory Increase.London, September 29.\u2014The Vaccination Act passed by the Government last year, ,which renders vaccination not compulsory to those who object for conscientious reasons, was regarded by the Government's best friends as a dangerous concession to a clamorous minority.The Government vaccination returns issued yesterday, however, seem to point in the opposite direction.According to these statisties, 355,987 successful primary vae- cinations were made, as compared with 273,588 during the first six months in 1308, the increase being nearly 20 per cent.The returns also seem tn disprove the allegations of the anti-vaccinists, who predicted that the abrogation of compulsion would mean a stupendous revolt against every form of vaccination.Yet in spite of thelr Parliamentary victory the anti-vae- cinists have made no headway among the people.ALMOST A LOST ART \u2018\u2018 Rattling Bones \u201d No Longer an Acceptable Form of Amusement TO YOUNGER GENERATION Yet, Not So Many Years Ago it Was as Bssential as a Knowledge of Swimming.New York, Sept.20.\u2014Some unusual demand on the part of a regular patron sct the proprietor of the little old variety store and news stand to rummaging among the accumulations of the years since he had first started his humble business.It brought to light various kinds of cdds and ends, but not the article sought.\u201cThat's dead stock for fair,\u201d without any thought of a pun as he threw he said, a small parcel an the counter for it was a \u201cpair of bones.\u201d These bones were of rosewood, neatly finished, and each wrapped carefully in soft paper.They were just as good as any that ever ornamented the north-east end of the semi-circle of the minstrels in the days when negro minstrels had not dreamed of putting on frills ana becoming dark face comedians.ON HAND FOR YEARS, \u201cThat pair of bones must have been on my hands these twenty years,\u201d the dealer continued.\u201cI haven\u2019t had a call for anything of the sort in a dozen years that I can remember, Yet it used to be that I had not only to carry a full line of bones but I had to put them in the showcase to attract custom.How long is it since you heard a boy going along the street with a pair of bones in each hand and making all the sorts of noise that the weapons are capable of?I don\u2019t know a boy now that would know how to hold the things in his fingers, much less play them.\u2018Just as soon as a boy got through with baby games he had to have the bones and to keep at them until he could play them.Some boys could whittle out wooden bones if they had the luck to get hold of the right kind of hard wood and had a good knife, for it was no good to make your bones out of an old broomstick; there was no ring to them.That\u2019s how you learned to play on the things, and you were no sort of a boy until you could play with both hands at once.CAME IN SETS.\u201cThere were two pairs of bones, such as that you have there, in a set, and the more costly ones were always sold In sets.A ser like that must have sold for as much as a dollar and a half, for you see it\u2019s fine rosewood with a real piano finish.Mahogany bones were a little bit cheaper, say about a dollar a set.From that down you could get them for almost any price.I know what killed the trade in bones.It was in- | genuity.When everybody was rattling the | bones there were some people who never could learn the way.I guess their early educations must have been neglected.So © an inventive genius made a patent bone that everybody could play.It had a metal tongue and a bob that hit the bone itsel\u201c and made the noise that way.That killed the bones.Who was going to work hard to learn the \u2018Train Coming Into the Station\u2019 on the real bone when any baby could do it just as well on the patent Lone?\u201d \"HAS ENDED IN TRAGEDY Toronto Romance Which Has Found its Termination in the Morgue at Chi cago.Chicago, September 29,\u2014E.J.Brown lies a corpse in the morgue, while Mrs.Violet Holden, with whom he eloped from Toronto three weeks ago, is being cared for, with her two children at the Harrison Street police station.Brown shot himself in the right temple in his room at the Queen's Hotel.In his coat was found a letter, in which he decrarea that he took his own life because fe could not bear to see his companion worry over their sin.It developed after the suicide that Mrs.Holden deserted a husband and four children and Brown left his wife and three children.ff HND A BURIED GLACIER Discovered While Putting in Trenches for Placer Mining, Trees Eight Inches in Dlameter Ar® Growing in the Hidden River of Ice.Vancouver, Sept.29.\u2014A buried glacler has been discovered on Boulder creek, Alaska.The glacier was uncovered while putting in some trenches in Brockway and Chase's placers.There was about eight inches of earth over the glacier, on which trees eight inches in diameter were growing, showing the ice mountain, which is clear and pale blue, has been there for à long time.The ice is as solid as possible.Brockway and Chase decided to investigate the strange phenomenon, and dug down 20 feet, but met the same solid clear ice, Around Boulder creek In sum- | mer the ice disappears, and the weather : 1s hot.The glacier is to be utllized as cold storage during the hot months.| | | | i GUNS ARE IN DEMAND \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 More People Than Usual Bent on Bagging Big Game.TROUBLES OF A DEALER Many Women Nowadays Insist on Sharing Shooting Trips With Their Busbunds and Brothers.New York, September 29.\u2014Inquiries of some of the chief dealers in sporting guns show that thelr season's trade has been especially active this month.Shotguns are briskly sold, Lut there is a very lively demand for sporting rifles, for which women customers are partly responsible.\u201cYou would be surprised.\u201d =aid the head of one large establishment, \u2018to know how the number of women who go shooting with their husbands or brothers has increased in the last six or cight years.No, I don't think the change is wholly due to the ath- Jetic woman, THIS IS ONE REASON.\u201cIt seems to me that most of the women who go in for shooting do so because, when the husband goes off on a shooting trip, he wants to take his wife with him, and let her have a share in the fun.\u201cThe women come in here with thelr man-folk sometimes, and they pick up a gun with no more idea how to hold it han if it was a lasso.I don't think there has been more than one woman in this store who took up a gun as if she knew how to handle it.No, they are no more diffl- cult customers than men.If a man isn\u2019t an expert himself, he goes to some friend who rhinks he is an expert, and asks for advice.HE KNOWS IT ALL.\u201cThe man who has been shooting for several years thinks he knows it all, and that we don't know anything.So the new hand comes in here, full of infallible advice, and it's hard work to suit him.We've got everything, but he can\u2019t decide.\u201cThe women know they don\u2019t know, and we can suit them quickly.We sell them a very light rifle, thirty-calibre, with smoke- | less powder and long bullets, like those of the navy rifle.\u201cYes: they say they can shoot and kill deer, too.But the way they handle guns here doesn\u2019t look much like it.\u201d ee WAS CANADA OVERLOOKED ¢ England Said to Have Ordered Many Horses in Chicago.The Fact That None of the Alleged Orders Were Placed in the Dominion Has Caused Much Comment.29.\u2014(Special.)-~A press Chicago yesterday stated Ottawa, Sept.telegram from that an order for artillery horses for the Imperial Government has been placed in Chicage, The fact that Canada appeared to have been overlooked in a matter of this kind occasions some surprise in town.Mr.Scarth, Deputy Minister of Agrleul- ture, in the absence of his Minister, brought the suhiect to the attention of the Secretary of Stete last evening.Mr.Scott sent a telegram to the High Commissioner in London requesting him to call the attention of {he War Office to the fact that Canada is able to supply the Home authorities with the class of horses required.fete KILLED IN A LANDSLIDE menteur Many Pupils of the Calcutta Girls\u2019 School the Victims Teachers Struggle With Panic-Stricken Pupils\u2014 While Kneeling in Prayer the House Collapses, Calcutta, September 29.\u2014The story of the destruction of the Ida Villa brach of the Calcuttat Girls\u2019 School, supported by the American Methodists, is related by Miss Stahl, who saved many of the children.A landslide compelled the occupants to leave the building, and Miss Stahl, guiding the children, commenced a perilous climb, finally gaining the Mall road.All the time rain was pouring down in torrents, the earth was shaken and the children were terrified.The drenching rain and the falling trees finally compelled the party to return to Ida Villa.Even then Miss Stahl had a struggle with the children, who, fearing the collapse of the house sought to fly into the night.Misses Reld and Soundry made another attempt to escape with the children.They were overwhelmed by a landslip.The teachers escaped, but many of the children perished.In the meanwhile, Tda Villa had also been destroyed.Will Burlee, the sole survivor, says that when it was seen that escape was impossible, a Sister made them all kneel in prayer, and, while kneeling, the house was swept away.Lieutenant-Governor Sir John Woodburn announced to the Council yesterday that four hundred persons lost their lives through the floods at Darjeeling, in addition to those drowned on the plains.London, September 28.\u2014The Echo to-day says that the Greek Government was Informed yesterday that the severe shock of earth quake around Smyrna killed a thousand persons, Injured eight hundred and demolished two thousand houses and two villages.SETTLEMFNT OF JEWS, Two Members of the Colonization Delegation on Their Way to Inspec Wes ern Locations.Ottawa, Sept.29.\u2014(Special.)\u2014Messrs.W.S.Cohen and G.H.Neville, of the Jewish colonization delegation, passed through Ottawa yesterday on their way to the Northwest, to examine and report upon suitable locations for the settlement of Jewish immigrants in Canada.The association is acting upon its own initiation, HER MANIA FOR MURDER Hiida Blake Confesses She is Responsible for Still Another Mysterious Death.Winnipeg, September 29.\u2014Hilda Blake, the self-confessed murderess of Mrs.Jno Lane, Brandon, has written a letter to Mrs.Stewart, Virden, stating that she murdered her son, who was found dead in the house and was supposed to have committed suicide.The Blake woman is evidently possessed of homicidal mania.TAKE TEA AND BATHE These Furnish the Chief Dissipations of the Average Japanese.STRANGE TO FOREIGNERS Over a Bath-Tub Usually Makes Uncomplimentary Comments.To their credit be #t said, Japs are regular whales at bathing, and usually when not drinking tea are bathing.Their only trouble In life seems to be their inability to enjoy both these delights a: the same time.If some American trick swimmer could teach the Japs how to swallow tea out of a bottle while under water, they would build a tin temple around him, burn incense made of old rags and bones under his nose and worship him.MANY PUBLIC BATHS.Public baths are numerous in which \u201cmixed bathing\u2019 was practiced until lately; but now a bamboo fence separates the sexes, though it does not screen them from view, the fence being only two feet high in bathhouses in the interior of Japan.Some bathtub, shape, with a stove built in one end, which heats the water.The whole family, beginning with the father, bathe in the same water.houses have a wooden circular A UNIQUE SITUATION.Sometimes women \u2018\u2018tub\u201d\u2019 themselves and their children outside their doors in the streets where sidewalks should be.The first time a foreigner falls over ome of these bathing parties and into the arms of the Dbather he feels that the situation is unique, but by the time he has tumbled over half a dozen he tires of the fun, rubs + his shins and makes some very uncomplimentary comments, while the polite little woman underncath squeaks out, \u201cSayon- ara.\u201d (Sir, please call again).IMMIGRATION FIGURES Official Returns Furnished By Department of the Interior.Grand Total of 80,082 For Twelve Months as Against 17,585 For Last Year.Ottawa, Sept.20.\u2014(Special.)\u2014Official returns prepared by the immigration branch ol the Department of the Interior show that during the present calendar year to the end of Angust the arrivals of declared settlers at Canadian ocean ports have been 26,016.The number of settlers at Winnipeg from the United States was 2,986, whilst the number at points west of Winnipeg is estimated at 1,000, making a grand total for the eight months of 30,062, as compared with a total of 17,535 for the twelve months of 1898; 21,252 for 1897; and 17,535 for 1896.The increase in immigration to Canada is all the more satis- actory since it has taken place at a time when the immigration into the United States has as steadily fallen off.remarry MAGNETIZED BY THE AR Interesting Experiments Recently Made With Nickle Steel.When Immersed in Liquid Air for a Few Moments it Becomes Endowed With Peculiar Properties, New York, September 29.\u2014Many experiments with nickel steel and steel alloyed with maganese have disclosed the fact that when immersed in liquid air for several minutes they acquire magnetic pr erties Steel containing as high as 1.5 per cent.carbon, | if non-magnetic in the beginning.| when similarly treated, and then brought ; back to an ordinary temperature, has its | magnetic permeability as well as its permanent magnetism increased while its specific gravity diminishes from 7,798 to 7,692.SHOT FOR NOT FIGHTING Simcoe Boy Shoots Another Because He Could Not Obtain Satisfaction With His Fists.Ont., named Barber, living in the town, desired Simcoe, September 29.\u2014Two lads to fight with a lad named \u2018Stewart, also of this place.Stewart, being smaller than either of the Barber lads, declined to enter into any contest.One of the Barber lads ran home and procured a gun, and then told Stewart if he did not fight he would shoot.Stewart declined, and thereupon the Barber lad gave him the contents of the gun, hitting him in the face.It is thought the lad will not recover.ON A VISIT TO CANADA.Mr.E.F.G.!Hutch, Member of the Im- D.ria! Parliam>nt for Gorton, Now in Ottawa.Ottawa, Sept.29.\u2014(Special.)\u2014Hon.Chas, Fitzpatrick, Solicitor-General, in the Capital last evening, accompanied by Mr.E.F.G.Hutch, member of the Imperial Parliament for the Gorton division arrived of Lancashire, and a gentleman speclally interested in Canadian and South African affairs.Mr.Hutch is director of the Fine Arts General Insurance Company, of London.He will remain a day or two in Ottawa, and then proceed west.WAS CHOKED TO DEATH.Arthur Farm hand Dies While Trying to Eat a Piece of Beef at a Local Hotel.Arthur, Ont, September 29.\u2014While eating dinner at the Albion Hotel, Archie Lamont, employed by the Sorbys on their farm for the past 30 days, suddenly fell back in his chair.Dr.Walsh, who was summmoned, extracted a plece of beef from | his throat, but too late to save bis life.The Average Foreign Devil Who Falls : | down the hammer.TROUBLE FOR MAYOR.Chief Magistrate of Toronto Granted W.O0.T.U., the Use of the Oity Hall and Stirred Up a Hor net's Nest.Toronto, Scptember 20.\u2014Trouble is prom: {sed at the meeting of the City Council on Monday over the W.C.T.U.being allowed the use of a room at the City Hall for its annual meeting, and a number of the aldermen have signified thelr Intention of making it warm for the Mayor, who, they claim, has acted in an arbitrary manner, exceeded his authority, and treated the chairman and members of the Property Committee with marked disrespect.Among the objectors are Ald.Score and others, who cannot be accused of want of sympathy with the organization, but they none the less strongly protest against the privilege being granted.The alderman, who is a prominent member of Elm Street Methodist church, points out that the church, which has hitherto accommodated them, loses $10, and the city has been put to another $10 expense for tables and chairs.IS BAD FOR RUSS Strike at Cramps May be a Serious Matter.NEW WARSHIPS DELAYED In Spite of the Ozar's Demand for Haste the New Battleships Will Remain Unfinished for Some Time.Philadelphia, Sept.29.\u2014Although the Cramp Shipbuilding Company is protected against monetary loss fn its contracts with {he Russian Government, for which it is building two warships, for delay caused by a strike of the employes of its yards, there is no doubt that they are placed in an embarrassing position by the defection of their workmen.It was learned to-day from good authority that the Cramps have been sounding the Russian officers statloned here to learn just what idea the Russian Government has of a completed ship.If this idea 1s that a completed ship is one fully equipped to put out to sea they will be forced to request an extension of time.CLOSE COMPETITION.There was close competition with the shipbuilders of England and France for the confracts for the construction of the Russian vessels, but the Cramps secured the work by convincing the Czar\u2019s officials that they could build the ships in one-half the time required by the European\u2019 builders, and as their previous performances had shown them to be able to accomplish such a feat, they secured the contracts.The Russian Government had serious intentions of awarding à BE pin to French builders, hoth for business and sentimental reasons, but five years was the minimum time in which they could do the work, whereas the Cramps guaranteed to finish the ships in less than three years.The prospect of having this early addition to the navy in such a short time, and the known excellence of the work done at the Cramps yards, decided the matter, and the contracts came here.WERE DOING FAIRLY WELL.Work on the vessels was progressing fairly well, the only backwardness being that due to the failure of the iron companies to deliver plates, which, of course, was a matter that would not cause serious delay, and for which the company could not be directly held responsible, as there Was a paucity of manufactured iron all over the world, due to the great demand.The dissatisfaction of many of the Dest of the skilled mechanics employed by the firm, and the consequent strike is what is causing the most serious embarrassment and although the firm will not admit it, they are now seriously behind, and will in all probability have to ask for an extension.An instance of the backwardness of the work at the yards may be shown in the delay in the completion of the Russian cruiser Varlag now on the ways.This vessel should have been launched several weeks ago, but the date of her entrance into the waters of the Delaware has heen announced several times and each time postponed, and there is little prospect that she will be launched for several weeks.The delay on this vessel is due to the strik- Ing angle smiths.To weeks\u2019 work on their part, is said, would put the vessel in condition to go into the water.All that remains to be done is to plate four or five sections of the hull which were left unfinished, so that some inside work could be completed.Backeof these plates the angle smiths must put angle braces, and there are no men at the yards who can do this necessary work.Every effort is being made by the firm to prevent a general strike.To-day it was announced that the pay of the carpenters had been increased from $2.75 to $3 a day, and similar Increases have been made in other departments.The key to the situation it is generally admitted now, is in the hands of the boilermakers, riveters, caulkers, and trades allied with them.They are organizing and are holding meetings, but they are acting slowly and under the advice of conservative men, and will not strike unless they are sure that their action will force a settlement on the part of the firm.STRUCK FOX WITH HIS GUN Blow Discharged the Weapon and Killed the Hunter, Fred Shunter of Glen Orchard the Victim of an Almost Unprecedented Accident.Gravenhurst, Ont., Sept.29.\u2014Fred.Shunter, of Glen Orchard, while out hunting, shot a fox.Immediately after shooting he reloaded his rifle, but neglected to put He found the fox was not dead, and struck it a blow with the butt end of his gun, which discharged.The ball pierced his right hand and entered his right side, passing clean through his body just below the heart.Although In great agony, he managed to crawl to his house, a distance of about a quarter of a mile, but expired shortly afterwards.Deceased was about 27 years of age, and leaves a widow and one child to mourn his loss.Pennsylvania Farmers Fond of Biblical Characters.TWO BOYS CALLED CAIN.Another Almost Named Judas While Potiphar.Zebidee, Ananias and Sapphira are Quite Common.Reading, Sept.29.\u2014A clergyman who has a large country congregation in Southern Berks reports that Cain Kemmerer, aged 59, is now a mental wreck.Kemmerer not only was named Cain, but he gave his only son that name also.So far as {s known they are the only two peoble in East Pennsylvania who are named after the slayer of his brother Abel The preacher was asked whether he knew of any other odd names of people in the same region.He replied: \u201cThere are two other odd names tbat always strike me.One is Ananias and the other Sapphira, but the bearers are not man and wife.We have several Noahs, one Methuselah and onc Potiphar, Totiphar Piligree, I think.There are two Zchedees, one Delilah, and a number of other odd Biblical names.ALMOST NAMED JUDAS.Not long ago, a couple brought a hoy to me to be christened, and they had selected the name of Judas.1 kindly objected to this, and told them the history of the betrayer of our Lord.Evidently they did not know this.They were charcoal burners from the backwoods.1 told them not to give their boy Such a name to carry with him for all the remainder of his days.They finally agreed to call him Joseph, after his father, and I was glad to go ou with the ceremony.ANOTHER CALLED CAIN.christened Cain were sim- Their parents and without ronnection \u2018The people ply the victims of fancy.took a liking to the name, any Tegard to the historical fastené® the name to their offspring.The same is true of the other names.Cain Kemmerer named his son Cain deliberate- He safd it was short, sharp and to ly.the point, and sounded well with Kem- merer, so he used it on his boy.The old man is German, and being a TOYUEu mountaineer lhe stopped me on the high way a few Sundays before the annual communion and got my promise not to skip or pass him by if he came to the communion table.1 required the old man publicly to make his professions and confessions of his religious belief, and in addition the old man knelt and repent ed sixteen verses of German hvmns with the statement of the fact that his name Cain did not indicate any disrespect for the Bible.\u201cPeople,\u201d continued the preacher, \u2018are so used to those names that It is they don\u2019t give them a tuought.only the stranger that Is struck with the oddity.\u201d \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 FST HÉ SHOT HiS DOC Samuel Wood Brooded Over Life Until He Lon=ed for Death.Before Starting on the Long Journey However, He Ended the Troubles of His Faithful Companion.eee Brantford, Sept.20.\u2014Word reached this city yesterday of a melancholy tragedy which occurred near the village of Kelvin, in Burford township.A man named Samuel Wood, tired of life, first sliot his faithful dog dead and then blew out his own brains, Wood was 50 years of age.and unmarried.He had had a loË of trouble, and his mind is supposed to have been unhinged.Yesterday he took his shotgun, and, calling his dog, walked towards a woods not far from his home in search of small game.The man must have been brooding over his troubles, for just before he reached the woods he turned on the dog at his heels and shot him dead.He then walked into the bush, where he came upon some men at work.The men asked him what he bad shot at, and he replied that he had Killed his dog, but would give no reason except that it was Detter dead.Wood then strolled back to where the dog lay, and before anyone noticed what he was doing placed the muzzle of the gun to his head and pulled the trigger by means of & stick.The whole top of the man's head was blown off,\" and he fell dead instantly close beside the body of his four-footed companjon.The coroner was notified, but did not deem an inquest necessary.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 STUDENTS DINE TOGETHER, Surveying Class Who Have Been at Carillon at the Festive Board.The McGill University students who have been in attendance at the surveying class at Carillon sat down to a farewell dinner at Carillon Hotel on Thursday evening.The company numbered about forty.Mr.Ewart occupied the chair, and the dinner committee consisted of Messrs, McLennan, '00; Tupper, '01; and Beck, \"02.After the toast of \u2018\u2019The Queen,\u201d Mr.But :oyne proposed the \u2018\u201c\u2018Alma Mater,\u201d and Mr.McLaren responded.Kr.Archer proposed \u2018The Fae- ulty of Applied Science,\u201d and Mr.Yuile responded.\u201cSister Universities\u201d was introduced by Mr.Brainerd, and responded to by Mr.Leman.\u201cThe Professars,\u201d Oy Mr.Balmer, was responded to by Mr.Kerry.\u201cThe Visitors\u201d was proposed by Mr.McLennan, and received a double response from Mr.Matheson and Mr.Fraser.\u201cThe Ladies\u201d was not on the regular list of toasts, but was proposed by Mr.Tup- per, and responded to by Mr.Oglivie.After a couple of hours spent in songs, recitations and such amusements, the proceedings were brought to a close by singing God Save the Queen.A most enjoyable evening was spent, and formed a fitting close to the pleasant time the students have spent at Carillon, where for a short time they have enjoyed the privileges of a residential college, re GRAND CENTRAL THEATRE, There has been packed houses all week at the Grand Central Theatre.McClouä and Clemens, two charming young ladies, have made a hit with their songs and dances, and have been re-engaged for another week, Williams and Melburn are good musicians.The bill for next week comprises a variety of artists who have just completed a successful engagement in Colorado.Although the admission is free, the management is doing its best to please their numerous patrons, eee PRICE ONE CENT.WHAT'S IN A NAME 2, TS DOT Recent Important Discoveries ir South African Fields.\u2014\u2014 ISNO LONGER A MYSTERY Scientists Now Believe That \u2018Blue Ground\u201d and Its Precious Contents Oame From Volcanic Action.rs Cape Town, Sept.22-\u2014The orfgin of diamonds, which for so long has been a debated question, appears to be explained by a recent discovery ncar Kimberley, In both the Indian and the Brazilian diamond flelds the gem occurs like a pebble in certain gravelly strata, but has not been traced back to any rock that glves any indication of its genesis.After the qis- covery of diamonds fn the river sand in some South African rivers, a peculiar material of a brownish-buff color, which turned to a dark bluish tint, was found.lt became darker as the miners dug down.The diamonds lay in this material, together with several other materials, such as garnets, iron ores, augite, olivine, etc.IN DEPTHS OF TIIE EARTH.Excavations, begun systematleally, were eventually carried on on such a scale that near Kimberley they had reached a depth of more than 1,400 feet.Here the rock fs about as hard as ordinary Timestone.The blue ground is found only in limited areas.The rocks around are of dark shales, banded with bard sandstone, in which sheets or dykes of basalt or some material which was once in a molten condition are occasionally found.The blue ground fills a sort of shaft of colossal size in these other rocks, and is itself cut up by similar dykes.The opinion of geologists differs as to whether the -gems are produced where they now lie or have been formed of some volcanic explosions, It is thought that the mystery has been at last cleared up.ONCE LIKE GARNET.About two years ago the manager of à diamond mine owned near Kimberley picked up a specimen in which smaller diamonds were apparently imbedded in the garnet.This led to an investigation nf various bowlers, one of which was brokon open and was found to contain diamonds.The rock is of the description known to mineralogists as \u2018eclogite.\u2019 It is apparently composed almost exclusively of red garnet rock and a peculiar light-green augite.The rock is coarsely crystalline, and in all probability was once like garnet in a molten condition, the diamond being one of its original constituents.Iix- perts pow tend to the belief that the \u201cblue gwound\u201d in which diamonds were found is not their true birthplace.The bowlders are often watermarked, and, may bave rested for shes fram Mont \u2018rrâvos at the very bottom of sedimentary rocks of tne district.In course of time vo:- canic explosions shattered the rocky floor in which the diamonds were imbedded, of which the bowlders were only samples, and dispersed it, together with the overlying materials.It is believed that this Is the true explanation of the formation of the diamond-bearing \u201cblue ground.\u201d rer AMILY 15 FRAGIL \u2014\u2014 Maine Folk Who Have a Unique Claim on Consideration.\u2014 pr BONES ARE OFTEN BROKEN Father of the Family Has Received Thirty-one Fractures in Less Than Five Years.Portland, Sept.29.\u2014In the town of Alonzo, Maine, is a family called the \u2018\u2018bone that has excited much interest The notoriety was ok ned by reason of a dis- breakers\u2019 among physicians and surgeons.ease which all of the family possess, and which surgeons seldom have been called upon to treat.came to this country fifteen years ago with his wife and one child.The family settled :n Alonzo, Maine, and three more children were born in America.Hans obtained a position as stableman, and got along comfortably until five years ago.STARTED THE FRACTURES.Then, one day, while doing his work, Hans slipped and fell, fracturing his col lar-bone, two ribs and his left arm at the elbow.The bones were set and Hans got better soon.Since that day all the bones of Hang\u2019 body have made themselves similarly liable to fracture under the slightest violence or muscular effort.In a little under five years Hans has received thirty-one fractures in different parts of his body.His left collar-bone has been broken seven times, each time in a new place, and the callus of each fracture can be distinctly felt when the skin is firmly pressed over the bone.INHERIT THE QUALITY.Three of the four children have inhorit- ed or developed their father's propensity for bone breaking, Hattie Fischer, the eldest child, has never yet broken a bone, but Wilhelm, aged 10, and Godfrey, aged 9, besides the youngest child, a giri of six, have broken their bones scores or times.In the four of the family whose bones are thus tenderly constructed there is a standing total of eighty-seven fractures, which, the doctors say, Is a world record for a family, no matter how numerous.\u2018LADY ABERDEEN Will be Here to Attend the National Council of Women Which Meets at Hamilton.Hans Fischer, a German, Lady Aberdeen, in a letter which was received /n Montreal yesterday, announced that she\u2019 would sall for Canada on the steamship Dominion in order to attend the meeting of the National Council of Women, ; which meets in Hawilton in Oc tober.\\She will only remain one monthy returning by the Bavarian.Miss Theresæ Wilson, [secretary of the Council, Is now in Ottawa.Tra ce.a aa a 1 mé ne \u2014\u2014\u2014 THE HERALD, MONTREAL, SATURDAY, SEP1FEMOBK 39, 1599.+ 2, = Q able little fellow.although decidedly In a a a wrerararare am ll oF | | ONE et\u2019 SOME BOOKS OF THE WEEK London E.C.28 6d.) \u2014$ De Te os \u2014+0ee \u2018 | OO ee \u20140\u20145\u20146\u2014* \u2014#\u2014 STOO >\u20146 ee C\u2014O 0\u20140\u2014\u20144 | KING 86 5\u20140\u2014_6\u20145- \u2014\u20148 >< Sd = D> 79-88 06 S MIRRO BY ANTHONY HOPE nard, who is really a high-spirited, honor- ®tan\u2019s House, Feller Lane, Fleet Street.Another Study in Kingship\u2014The King is Martyrdom for the Man and the Man a Disqualification for the King, In his new no Mr.Anthony H he has not adva vel \u201cThe King's Mirror,\u201d | oPe Is at his best although Nced upon what has hither- atmospher © Measure to the color and Possibly N of \u201cThe Prisoner of Zenda.\u201d a fresh ve Feader may shrink a little from in an ess udy of quasl- medleval kingshlp a daily modern setting, but the familias Mirror\u201d I$ nu mere reversion to SULA scenes and types.It is not a story o ain amet as ee LS Action and adventure such Zenda\u201d ang de leaders of the \u2018\u2019Prisoner of In fact he 1s sequel \u201cRupert of Heuntzau.\u201d fs on he only bit of fighting in the book Augustin and tonal duel between King The min ind the maddest of his subjects.blography in ning Augustin is his auto- velopment aye rence bis character and de king, from the day af pooh as a man and \u20ac WAs luid acrox his coronation, when Krakenstei across the knees of the Baroness to bed ein and birched for refusing to go with ni to the day of his loveless marriave st 1s cousin Elsa.The charm of the soy, lies In its combination of the young Sue 5 shifting romance with the witty, its clous, mordant and cynical manner of voalaarraton, This quality was first re- Dial y Mr.Anthony Hope in his \u2018\u201cDoily od aol EE a But here It bas been matur- and.vin] ade subserviemt to more serious rie purposes until it has become an admirable medium for such a transcript of intimate life and ethereal devel opment as is put' before the reader in those pages.It is no more a question of a buiterfly belng drowned in a jam pot of eplgram as was the case with the unfortunate Dolly.Augustin of Forstadt, is, however, suffi- clently epigrammatic.His record is the essence of cynicism both in word and intention, but the man himself, never disappears behind the manner.He breathes freely and looks out steadily from under bis mask of Kingship, and a complete and sane humanity is the dominant Hnpres- sion received from his confidences and con- fessfons, The King is the martyrdom for the man; and to be a man is a disqualification for a King.Augustin is invariably human, as in his love of freedom and pleasure, In his friendship for a soclalist English tutor, in hls attraction to the Radical Deputy Wetter, and in his love affair with the Countess Von Sempach, his elder by ten years.He follows the precepts of his mentor Prince Hammerfeldt, the regent during the King\u2019s minority, whose cynical doctrine that \u2018\u2018conduct is the outcome of selfishness limited by self-conceit\u201d may be sald to be the secret of good kingship.Ham- merfeldt had no belief in a future life, but would sometimes trifle whimsically with the theory of the transmigration of souls.He regarded no man as utterly lost unless he were completely under the influence of a woman.Augustin is intensely human in his enunciations, as when he bows invariably in his submissions to Hammer- feldt, who ordains that his Oxford tutor must leave him without so much as a goodbye.There is a delightful touch where the youth of eighteen, feeling himself a man and trving to think himself one, is shown a child of twelve rolling down a hill and given to understand that in six vears time she wlll be ready to become his\" wife.But the precepts of the wise mentor fell on receptive ground in the bosom of the young king, and when Hammerfeldt dies His Majesty, like Henry the Sth, takes up the real burden of Kingship.Xe buys back his liberty from Wetter and crushes out his love for the charming American countess.She sends for him after Ham- merfeldt\u2019s death.He goes to see her.Je tells\u201d her_that he cannot give the Paris embassy to Wetter, as site had made him promise to do for political reasons.| She realizes that her Influence is gone, but woman-like first makes sure nat his love survives.Then In her turn she renounces it.\u201cI don't understand,\u201d she murmured forlornly and petulautly.\u201cOh, 1 suppuse I see what you meun in a way; but I don't believe it.I don\u2019t see why you should feel like that about it.Do men feel like that?\u2018Women don't.\u201d \u201cI can\u2019t help it\u201d I pleaded, pressing her hand and she drew it away gently.\u2018And what will it mean,\u201d she asked, \u201cam I never to see you.\u201d \u2018Often, often I hope, but\"\u2014 \u201cI'm not to talk to you about important things, things we both care about.\u201d \u201cI felt the absurdity of such a position.The abstract made concrete, Is often made absurd.\u201cThen you won't come often; you won't care about coming.\u201d Something In her thoughts made her flush suddenly.She met my eyes and took courage.\u2018You asked a good deal of me.\u201d she sald.I made no answer ; she understood my silence.She rose, leaving me on mv knees.1 threw myself on the sofa and she went to the hearthrug.fhe knew that what I had asked of her I askéd no more.\u201d She begs the embassy for her husband as a last favor and the king does not see her again until she and her husband return from Paris five years later to witness his marrlage.Augustin is human _to the last even when he finds that the bride who had been selected for him Is unconsciously in love with another man, one of his own best friends.Mr.Anthony Hope is in his best vein when he shows how the people had convinced themselves that the mar- ringe of King Augustin and his cousin Iilsa was a veritable romance of youthful love; how his prothalmium \u2018is sung by the prima donna Coralie Struboff In whose rooms he had endeavored not altogether successfully to forget his boyhood's passion for the countess: and how Wetter the mad deputy, who has read the king's heart through and through casts back his head and laughs sardonically at Augustin\u2019s relf-communing ns he sits by El- sas side in the opera house on the night before the wedding, is a masterly stroke.This is a strong book charged with close analysis nnd exquisite irony.(Toronto, George N.Mor- ang & Co., Ltd., 75 cents.\u201cTh: Sp7 in the School.\u201cThe Spy in the School\u2014a Tale of Two Chums,\u201d is the fourth romance of school life that has come from Mr.Andrew Home; and while the style is still rather forced and ineffectual, the author is to De congratulated upon a book that boys will open and read from start to finish without much mental effort, even if without much mental recompense.It is the story of single term at Miiby school\u2014a terin in which everything went wrong from the headmaster, Dr.Westcott, down to Mrs.Lount's cat.Coincidence stretches its | long arm over these pages in a way that mature readers would be inclined to resent; but it may be conceived Wt boys will not reject the possibility of Ernest Maynard, one of the most popular little fellows in the school, having been niesmer- ized on tlie train journey from St.Pancras to Leadford, by Mr.swindells, the new master, and couveried into a tool and a Spy for that part of the term which it was his priviliege to remain there.Swindell, although a Cambridge M.A., possess'ng excellent testimorials, which are found to be genuine, is a thorough scoundrel, and his purpose is to secure a liberal recompense for a shady legal firm with a shady practice, certain papers which are required in order to win an important law case that Is on the eve of trial.To aid him in purloining these papers the services of May- the dumps, reveals the plot to his chum, Jack Tibbits, the most popular boy of Milby school, the hero of the fifth, the captain of the cricket club and the life and soul of school generally.The abstraction of the necessary papers from the head: master's study, the disappearance from the school of Swindells.Tibbits and Maynard, the exciting chase for the recovery of the papers In which _the timely appearance upon a certain highway of a menagerie elephant, and the re-estahlishment of the two boys In popular favor, furnish exciting chapters In the book.The various adventures in which Tibbits is the central figure are told with dash, vigor and freshness.How Tibbits came to be fastened with ropes Into village stocks of Barnsby In Midshire, and how it came to pass that by way of refusal the great bonfire which the Rarnshy Inhabitants had Intended for Queen's Jubilee night, came to hurn itself to ashes three days before Jubilee Dar.are matters which we will leave youthful readers to discover for themselves.The baok will appeal to boys between the ages of twelve and fifteen.(W.& R.Chambers, Limited, London and Edinburgh.3s.6d.) South Africa.South Africa at the present time occuples go large a place in the public mind wherever the English language 1s spoken that the latest edition of the \u2018Guide to South Africa.\u201d replete with colored maps, plans and diagrams, and containing a vast amount of general information for ordinary use wlll be readily welcomed.The editors, Messrs.A.Samler Brown & G.Gordon Brown have nothing to say on the great problem which is agitating the southern portion of the African continent just now, hut they present in a close and compact form an epitome of African bistory from which it is easy to grasp the salient facts that have produced the existing situation.Reading the brief sketch here given of tlie Transvaal one cannot avoid the conclusion, sinister as it may seem, that it was the self-same grievances which the Uitlangers have petitioned the intervention of the Bri: tish Government to redress that led to the ill-starred Jamieson rald.The TUitlanders organization which was known as the Johannesburg Reform Committee, were encouraging Jamieson in his mad adventure and intriguing with an entirely different object to what Jamieson had in view.\u2018On January 1st,\u201d we read, \u2018\u2018The committee entered into a compact with the authoritles at Pretoria which made any hostile action on thelr part, either alone or in conjunction with Dr.Jamieson impossible.At the time they do not seem to have been aware of the doctor's movements.In completing their armistice with the Government the committee stipulated that the complaints made in their manifests should at once receive earnest consideration.After the surrender of Dr.Jamieson\u2019s force Jchannes- burg was left at the mercy of the Boers.Disputes regarding the flag round which they were to rally had caused dissensions in the Reform Committee as early as December 13th.Remember in thls connection the historie declaration of Mr.Cecil Rhodes before the select committee of the Imperial Parlinment which inquired into the raid.that he was not going to put down President Kruger in order to set up President W.B.Robinson, his brother millionaire.Such are among the things that this little sketch brings back to memory, and even now the humor of that claim of 21,- 000.000 made by the Transvaal Government \u201con account of moral and intellectual dani- age\u201d provokes a smile.It is for the tourist, the sportsman, the searcher for health and the settler that the book is intended, and it fufils its purpose.The railways and other means.Of internal communication, the steamboat services, the laws relating to the conduet of mines, the acquisition of land, the officials, statistics of imports and exports are set forth in reasonable compass.And what is of not less importance to the reader who secks information, but has no time to wade through a volume for it, there is part?index which really serves the purpose it is intended for.(Sampson.Low, Marston & Company, Limited, St.Dun- The Phantom Future.The Phantom Future.By H.S.Merri- man.(The Copp.Clark Co., Toronto.) Cloth, $1.25; paper, 73c.The Canadian public may be surprised to know that \u2018The Phantom Future\u2019 is one of Mr.Merriman's carly efforts, and the cause of their surprise will be sutticient proof that the book did not attain a wide reputation when first published.WRhether or not It will now make a more succ2ss- ful second start, and profit by the triumnh of The Sowers\u2019 and \u201c\u2018Kedars Tents,\u201d remains to be seen, though there is no real justification for it.Then, too, it must be remembered that Mr.Merriman has not {mproved his literary reputation by several of his later works, and particularily \u2018\u2019Lross, \u201d with the result that discriminate readers are beginning to look askance at strange hooks bearing his name.\u2018The Phantoin Future\u2019 is distinctly superior to \u2018\u2018Dross,\u2019\u2019 but then \u2018\u2018Dross\u201d was a distinctly poor piece of fiction which, if written by an unknown Individual, would never have seen the Hght of publication.In the present volume the literary style Is good, and the Gescriptions of some of the characters\u2019 characteristics ring with the genuline Merrt- man sound, Note for example the following:\u2014* People with greenish gray eyes, around the iris of which there is a distinct light-colored rim, are never hearty.There is no impulsiveness, no warmth of self-sacrificing love in the soul that is hidden behind such eyes as these.\u201d The author Is not as preachy as usual In \u201cThe Fhantom Future,\u201d which is certainly a re- lef.but the story suffers from a lack of interest.The plot does not carry the reader away, and the reader does not carry the book away to see how it ends.Songs.Strange and Diverse.Songs to Merris.By Horace Deluscar.(Gay & Bird, 22 Bedford Street, Strand, London, Eng.) This is a very handsomely gotten up book of verse, which will attract attention by the pecullarity of the contents.The preface states that \u2018\u2019The deep, full-mouthed words of the Elizabethan days must not be looked for here.\u2019 The \u2018\u2019songs\u2019 are strange and diverse, and we quote several which are fair specimens:\u2014 t \u201cYT moan not for the darling buds of May, Nor Summer\u2019s heir, the glorious rose of June, Nor all the quintessential fruit assay Of Nature's master-hands, the sun and moon.Thou hast the scasons\u2019 lovely compiement, Their faint, delicious fragrance merged in thine, As Orient seas are in our sea-shell\u2019s blent\u2014 Thou hast them all\u2014and something more divine! Rare glamours from the far enchanted : lands, Where is no sun nor moon nor light of ay, Nor sound of silver seas on golden sands, Where loveliness herald not decay.Earth\u2019s beauties, Heaven's joys beyond all price, Have consuls in thy wondrous witching eyes.\u201d Note tha withering scorn in the following \u2018sonnet\u2019 :\u2014 Ce \u201cWhene'er I hear this author makes his nie, ; That poet blows his trumpet far and loud, I smile unto myself a quiet sniiie, And lose myself unnoticed in the crowd.For them, poor parasites, it is enough To owe their bread unto the publie favor, Whining like lapdogs at the least rebuiï\u201d The bread I eat, my body\u2019s labors pay or; Mr lahored brains within the mart's arena Helping the sacred cause of.commerce on\u2014 i Let the haute world take careful nota bena, That is this nation\u2019s very frontal bone.I rank far up the vast poetlc clan\u2014 Better, I take high rank as abfe man.\u201d The following verse ls entitled \u2018Burns\u2019: \u201cHe saw a sight you cannot see, The federation of the free; He felt a faith you cannot feel, That Kirk and State shall crouch to heel.When Witless and his brother, Wit, In manhood\u2019s chair together sit, When both no more shall be the tool For greedy kings to play the fool, When all shall work and pone shall wait To beg for labor at the gate, When petty tyrants, great and small, From earth expelled make toast in hell, As will be seen, there is more force than rhyme in the two last lines.Opinions will doubtless vary as to the quality of \u2018\u2019Son5s to Merria.\u201d \u2014 History in Schools.The Study of History in Schools.(The Macmillan Co., New York.Cloth bound, 9c.) \u201cIn the early winter of 1896 the committee making the following, report was appointed by the American Historical Association to consider the subject of history in the secondary schools and to draw up a scheme of college entrance requirements in history.We have sought to be heipful rather than merely critical or de- preciatory, and have tried to consider tne whole field in a broad and general way, remembering that we were making sugges: tions and recommendations, uot for the schools of one section or of one kind, but for the schools of the nation.\u201d The above extracts from the preface will show the nature of this little volume, which from an educational standpoint should prove very valuable, Canadian Battleflelds.\u201cCanadian Battlefrelds and Other Poems,\u201d by Lieut.-Col.J.R.Wilkinson, of Lea- mington, Ontario.(Wm.Briggs, Toronto, publisher.) Quite unheralded there has recently come from the press of this well-known publisher, one of the daintiest volumes of poems I» sued for a long time.The author is not a stranger to Canadian literature, having for Bome years past been quite an extensive contributor to several of the religious and literary publications.Col.Wilkinson = work is marked by a deep and abiding loyalty to Canada and the Empire, and as tbe title of the book implies, has a strong military flavor.Several of the best pieces dea! with historical subjects of peculiar interest to the people of this Province, such as \u2018The Battle of Chateauguay,\u201d \u2018\u2019The Battle of ALra- ham\u2019s Plains,\u201d and \u2018\u2018Dulae Des Ormeaux, or The Thermopylea of Canada.\u201d The talent of the author is probably displayed in his poem on what is commonly known as \u201cThe Defence of the Long Sault.\u201d Destruction menaced fair Mount Royal, And the bravest cheek grew pale, When from the shadowy, awesome forest Came the blood-curdling tale, That the unsparinyg, ferocious Iroquois Would encompass them once more; Twelve hundred plumed and palnted warriors Would in fury on them pour.Palisaded around and bastioned, But war-worn and wasted so, With the pale shadow of doom upon them, How shall they foil the dread foe?Often, when life and its cares seem dark est, } Doth aid and guidance appear, And the storm and the threatened danger On the horizon disappear, Thus saved was the lovely Mount Royal By as heroic a deed As eer hlazon\u2019d the page of history; And it came in their sore need.Noble, self-sacrificing des Ormeaux, And sixteen fair youth so brave, Resolved on a desperate rescue, Their homes and country ro save.* * * * » * Thus selling their, lives in a noble cause, Not one of the French are sparea; But hundreds of unsparing Iroquois Their gory death-bed shared.Thus checked was the advance of the Iroquois, , And Canada was saved By as heroic an act of devotton As war\u2019s annals ever gave.And the defence of the Long Sault passage Shall never more fade away: All time shall honor the heroic defence Canada's Thermopylae! Tause, Canadians; pause by this spot\u2014 Seek the Long Sault's rapid flow\u2014 Call back the famed scene enacted here, Two hundred long years ago.SHIPPING.Dominion Line ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIPS LIVERPOOL SERVICE Via LONDONDERRY.Steamer.From Montreal.From Quebec.Scotsman.Sept.30, 9.00 a.m.Sept.30,7.00p.m.*Ottoman.Oct.4,daylight.Oct.4,2.30p.m.Vancouver.Oct.7,daylight.Oct.7,2.3üp.m.*Roman.Oct.14, daylight.Oct.14,2.30p.m.Dominion.Oct.19,daylight.Oct.19,2.30p.m.*These steamers do not carry passengers.BOSTON SERVICE.From From Liverpool.Steamer.Boston.Sept.28.Canada .Oct.11,2.30p.m.RATES OF PASSAGE \u2014 Cabln, $50.00 and upwards single, $100 and upwards returu, according to steamer and berth.Second Cabin, $35.00 and $37.50 single, $66.50 and $71.25 return, according to steamer.Steerage \u2014 To Liverpool, Derry, London, Queenstown, Belfast and Glasgow.322.50 to 25.50, according to steamer.Steerage outfits furnished free.Midship saloons, promenade decks.For further information, agent of the company, or to DAVID TORRANCE & CO.General Agents, Montreal.17 St.Sacrament Street.ULSTER S.S.CO.Ltd.\u201cHEAD LINE.\u201d MONTREAL AND QUEBEC\u2014TO BELFAST AND DUBLIN.The following first-class steamers are intended to continue the regular summer service between the above-named ports: electric light, spaclous apply to any Steamer.Tons.Steamer.Tons.Rarhlin Head, Malin Head .6,000 building .10,000 Inishowen Head 5,000 Torr Head .10,000 | Bengore Head.4,500 Durmore Head.3,500 Ramore Head .8,500 | Teelin Head .2,500 Glenarm Head.7,500 : Glen Head .2,400 The proposed sailings are: TO BELFAST.S.S.Ramore Head .on or about Oct.7 38.8.Malin Head .on or about Oct.27 S.S.Inishowen Head .on or about Nov.7 S.S.Teelin Head .on or about Nov.13 S.S.Glen Head .on or about Nov.18 TO DUBLIN.renee on or about Oct.5 S.S.Bengore Head .on or about Oct.10 S.S.Dunmore Head .on or about Nov.10 To be followed by other steamers weekly.Through Bills of Lading granted from all points in Canada.For freight and particulars, apply to G.Heyn & Sons, Delfast, Managers Ulster Steamship Company, Ltd.; Palgrave, Murphy & Co.Dublin; Harold Kennedy, Quebec; Wm.Thomson & Co., St.John, N.B.; or McLEAN, KENNEDY & CO.BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING, Montreal.Toronto Agency \u2014 TF.C.THOMPSON, 37 Yonge Street.Johnston Line.MONTREAL TO LIVERPOOL Intended Sailings: \u201c S.S.Dunmore Head 8,5.PINEMORE .sc0vesrensenuuee Sept.21 S.S.MAPLEMORE .csccscaccuse Oct.5 S.S, SEDGEMORE .cesssserenaceu0s Oct.12 S.S.PINEMORE .te aan ces sen 00006 Oct.25 And Weekly Thereafter, For rates of freight, through bills of lading, information, etc., apply to all Railway Agents, to Wm.Johnston & Co., Limited, Boston, Chicago, St.Louis, Patterson, Ramsay & Co., Baltimore, or to WM JOHNSTON & CO., LTD, Board of Trade Building, Montreal.CHARITABLE RELIE Bishop Potter Discusses the Problem of Aid.EVIL OF DIVIDED ACTION.State, Church and Individual Should Work Together, Thus Obtaining an Ideal Mode of Helping the Poor.Bishop Potter contributes an article entitled \u201cThe Help that Harms,\u201d to the current number of the Popular Science Montlr ly, of New York, which is devoted to the problem of charitable relief.In introducing his subject Bishop Potter asserts that serious minds have sometimes been tempted to question whether civilization is quite worth all that It has cost.Such a question, he says, may arise in connection with another, What, on the whole, is the influence upon manhood of conditions which tend to beget or to encourage indolence, inertia, parasitic dependence?Bishop Potter takes issue with those who characterize charitable Institutions as expensive mechanisms for the consumption of appropriations or contributions largely spent upon salaried officials.According to Bishop Potter: \u201cA so-called charitable society may now and then rightly exist, and expend its income largely if not wholly upon the persons whom it employs as its agents, since these agents are the vigilant committees whose office it is to detect, discourage and expose unworthy objects, whether of public or private charity.FRAUDULENT ORGANIZATIONS.\u201cBut that, besides such agencies, there are constantly called into being wholly spurious organizations, which profess to exist for the relief of certain classes of sufferers or of needy people; that these succeed, sooner or later, in fastening Themselves upon the treasury of the city and of the State; and that they are, in a great many cases, monuments of the most impu- pros 4 Sores Serious In Summer.In the hot weather it is difficult to keep sores sweet and clean.Any nurse will tell you the care that has to be taken to keep the process of decay within bounds.But why have festering, ill smelling, health destroying sores?Burdock Blood Bitters can heal them even when of long standing.Bathe the sore with B.B.B.and It keeps it thoroughly cleansed and free from odor.Take the B.B.B.internally and it removes the impurities from the blood that cause the trouble and starts the growth of healthy flesh.~ Mr.B.M.Bowler, Cambridge, Kings Co, N.S., says : \u201c\u201c Some three years ago J was troubled with a running sdre in my ear, for which I tried all kinds of doctors, but could not get cured.I wad recommended to try Burdock Blood) Bitters, which I did, and the sore was completely thealed and has never bothered mé since.\u201d | | ' dent and unscrupulous fraud there can Le no smallest doubt.\u201cWell, it may be asked, what are you going to do about it?Will you accept the inavitable evils that march in the rear of all public or private charity, or will you sweep all the various agencies, which have relieved such manifold varieties of human | want and alleviated to such an incalculable degree human misery, out of existence Will you eare to contemplate wnat a great city like New York or London would be if to-morraw you closed the doors of all the hospitals, creches, homes or the aged, asylums for the crippled, the blind, the insane, and the like, and turned their Inmates one and all into the street?ALL SHOULD WORK TOGETHER.\u201cSomething must be done,\u201d declires Blsh- op Potter.\u201cWhat shall it be?Shall the State do it, or the Church, or the individual?If only they could, as to that, agree! But it has been one or the \u2018most pathetic nntes of our heedless and superficial treatment of a great problem that here there has not been from the beginning even the smallest pretence or a common Furpose or any moderately rational course of action.Sometimes It has been the Church that has undertaken the relief of the poor and sick; sometimes it has been largely left to the individual, and sometimes it has been as largely left to the State.But, in any case, the result has been almost as often as otherwise mischievous, or corrupt and corrupting.For, in fact, the ideal mode of dealing with the problems of sickness, destitution and disablement should be one in which the common endeavor of the State, the Church and the individual should be Somehow unified and co-ordinated.But, incredible as it ought to he, the history of the best endeavors toward such co-ordination has been a history of large inadequacy and of meagre results.\u201cI know how impatient many good people are of the services of any such association, and we have all heard ad nauseam of thelr protests against a \u2018spy system which invades the sacred privacy of decent poverty\u2019 and the rest; but, in fact, such persons never seem to realize that, in one aspect of it.the Church stands\u2014or, as a matter of common honesty, as the administrator of trust funds, ought to stand\u2014on the same equitable basis, at least, as a life Insurance company.THE RIGHT OF INQUIRY.\u2018When I seek the benefits of a life Insurance company I am asked certain questions, which affect not oniy my physical resources, but my diseases, my ancestry and their diseases, my personal habits, infirmities and the like.If the company has the right.in the just interests of its other clients, to ask these questions, as administering a large trust.has not the Church, which is also the administrator of a trust no less in the interest of other citents?\u201cFor a sincere and self-sacrificing purpose to help our ress fortunate fellowmen there were never so many Inspiring and encouraging opportunities.Along with the undeniably increasing complexity of our modern life there have arisen those attractive Instrumentalities for a genuine beneficence which find their most impressive illustrations in the improvements of the honies of the poor in college settlements, In young men\u2019s and young girls\u2019 clubs in connection with our mission churches, in the kindergartens and in the cooking sc¢nools founded by these and others beneficent agencies, In juvenile socleties for teaching handicrafts and encouraging savings, and.best of all.in that resolute purpose to know how the cther half lives.\u201d arts THE POET'S ERROK Among his books.by love beguiled, Hea wooed a girl, who smiled and smiled.Fond verse he read, and seemed to ee She echoed his poetic zeal.Nay, poet, nav: that girl so young Has mind and heart by pain unwrung: The girl who all your dreams could shara \u2018Wears spectacles and has gray hair.mm | A TRAINING SHIP, Friendless Boys Are Saved From the Streets.And Trained For the Navy on the War- spiteby ta: Raya Marin3 Society.The Royal Marine Society is doing one of the best of all educational works in developing the capabilities of the several hundred young Britons who are under its care on board the training ship Warspite, off Wool- wich.The Society\u2019s headquarters, Clark's Place.Bishopgate Within, says the Quiver, has a collection of pictures that illustrate its history.Four Earls of Romney, who each handed from father to son the post of President, look down from their frames on the Committee, whilst a fifth, the present Earl, occupies their chair.The portrait of a former treasurer, Mr.J.Thornton, by Gainsborough, is amongst the most valuable.Quaintuess is represented by an old print in which the conscientious artist has done his best to leave nothing to imagination.It was not the fashion of bis day to produce a mere impression.The Committee of the Marine Society sit round a table, and a philanthropist presents them with a coin.On one side are destitute boys, whose appearance offers a comforting indication that the condition of rags and ragamuffins to-day, however deplorable, was worse one hundred and forty years ago; on the other, is a group in all the self-satisfaction of new clothes.A gentleman in the picturesque costume of the period, flourishing an ominous stick, may be taken to indicate that discipline is not neglected.The history thus pcrtrayed dates from 1756.In that year England declared war with France, and Parliament voted 50,000 seamen and marines.At the suggestion and expense of the Duke of Bolton, Sir J.Flelding, an energetic magistrate, collected a number of distressed boys, clothed shem, and sent them on board H.M.S.Barfleur, of which His Grace was then in command.As they marched through the streets, another philanthropist, Mr.Walker, of Lincoln\u2019s Inn, met them, and he caught and actively followed up the idea of saving friendless but innocent lads from the snares of crime that lay close \u2018to their feet.In June, 1756, Mr.Jonas Han- way, a merchant, well-known for his benevolence, proposed that a society should be formed to give clothing to the boys for the rervice, This led to the institution of the Marine Society, which in 1772 was incorporated by act of Parliament.During one bun- dred and forty-two years, ending December, 1898, it has sent 63.220 trained lads to sea.Of this number, 27,855 have been supplied to Her Majesty\u2019s ships.GIRLS ARE ALSO HELPED.| In a room close to the portraits of the founders the daughters of sailors and others in distressed circumstances \u2014 girls between the ages of 14 and 17\u2014apply for the fees to apprentice them to various trades.In a neighboring room boys between 14 and 16 present themselves for admission to the public service and undergo the necessary examination, moral and physical.On the floor below are the baths with hot and cold water\u2014in many cases a dire necessity\u2014and a supply of comfortable outfits.The eligible boys, each with a waterproof bag containing two suits of clothes, are drafted on to the Warspite, a noble two-decker \u2014 at first a three-decker christened the Waterloo, and afterward re-named the Conqueror\u2014which is Jent by the Lords of the Admiralty to the Marine Society.The masts of this gallant old ship appear above the roofs of Charlton, and a stone landing stage bears its name in letters readable afar.The swimming instructor stationed at this place, on understanding that visitors desired to see the Warspite, piped for a hoat.His \u2018\u2018toot-toot-toot\u2019\u2019 was immediately answered, and six pairs of arms gave Way with a will, and the whole boatload were quickly on board.There was satisfaction in the thought that friendly Father Thames shuts them off from old and ruinous associations.The smoky, gray water, sparkling fn the sunlight, surrounds them like the calm put uncompromising discipline to which they Grand excursion, Montreal to New York | must submit or else leave without any court City, Monday, October 2, from Windsor Station, via New York Central, $10.65, tickets good returning until October 192, Through coaches, parior and sleeping cars.Secure reservations early.Particulars 129 St.James Street, or Windsor Station.Interuational yacht races begin October 8 | { { | i \u2018 of appeal.The noats take them on shore to a playground and bring them visitors once a month on a festival known as \u2018\u2018Mammies\u2019 day.\u201d HOW THE BOYS TRAIN.\u201cThe first thing to do is to get them into good health \u201d remarked an officer, while watching the physical drill frcm the bridge.\u201cWe give them good food and regular exer- DARD GRANULATED SUGAR, lots of about 150 barrels each.uniformly to contain 99: x 1O (Signed) ST, LAWRENCE SUGAR REFINING COMPANY LIMITED, Laboratory no\" \u2018niand Revenus, Office of Publier Anaiyst, Montreal, April -:», 1:95 \u201c1 hereby certify that T have drawn, by my own hard, ten samples of the St.LAWRENCE SUGAR REFINING CO\u2019S EXTRA STAN- indiscriminately taken from ten I have analysed same, and find them per cent.of Pure Cane Sugar with no impurities whatever.JOKN BAKER EDWARDS, Ph.D., D.C.L., Porf.of Chemistry and Public Analyst, Montreal e : æ ¢ > > : = + ® 8 ° 0030210 0006HA9O00010NSO00EZ0OHOHTE ++ ee a A0 a \u20ac WHEN ANSWERING ADVER- ¢ TISEMENTS PLEASE MENTION ¢ THE HERALD.NV TV OTO BVO BRDS \u2014\u2014 E Manchester Liners ALLAN LIN ip line The only direct and regular steamsh between CANADA AND MANCHESTER.ore It id proposed to despatch the steamers of this line on or sbout the undermen ates: \u2018 From From Manchester.Steamer.Montreal.Sept.19.*Manchester Enterprise Le 5 Sept.24.*Manchester CIty .-: et 17 asc e cac ce Manchester Corporation -Oct.2% Sept.30.°Manchester Trader .: Oct.un Oct.7.*Manchester Port .-.-Oct *Fitted with cold storage.HAMBURG- AMERICAN LINE \u2014AND\u2014 FURNESS LINE.MONTREAL, ANTWERP AND HAMBURG Proposed Sailings are: ° From From Antwerp.Steamer.Montreal.Sept.10.*Sophie Rickmers .\u2026.Oct.\" Sept.17.Sylviana .v\u2026++orecccecee Qct.1 Sept, 25.*Akabg .s.\u20260000ceccenees Oct.Oct.b5.*Heclene Rickmers .- Nov.2 And at regular intervals of ten days there- utter.Hamburg direct.*The above sail for Steamers sall from Hamburg 10th, 20th and 80th each month, For full particulers as to freight, arply to FURNESS, WITHY & CO., LIMITED, Agents.44 St.Francois Xavier Street, Montreal, Newfoundland The quickest, safest and best Passenger and Freight Route to all parts of Newfoundland is via THE NEWFOUNDLAND RAILWAY.ONLY SIX HOURS AT SEA, str BRUCE leaves North.Sydney every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening on arrival of the I.C.R.express, connecting- at Port-au-Basque with THI NEWFOUNDLAND RAILWAY.Trains leave St.Johns, Nfld., every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoon at 5 o clock, connecting with the I.C.R, express at North Sydney every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morn- ng.Through Tickets issued and Freight rates quoted at all stations on the I.C.R,, C.P.R., G.T.R., and D.A.R.R.G.REID, St.John\u2019s, Nfld.ER, DEMPSTER ELD & CO.\u2019S ROYAL MAIL STERNSHIPS.etc., MONTREAL TO BRISTOL (Avonmouth.) ARAWA .xMONTFORT xMONTRHAGLE .\u2026.\u2026 5.xMONTROSE .S.S8.MONTEREY .xCold storage.The S.S.Arawa has splendid first cabin accommodation amidships, large and airy staterooms, music and smoking room, ladies\u2019 cabin, etc.; also excellent accommodation for second cabin and steerage passengers; and is lighted by electricity.REDUCTION IN RATES OF PASSAGE.FIRST CABIN\u2014$45 and $50 single; $85 and $90 return, to Bristol or Liverpool.SECOND CABIN\u2014To Bristol (Avonmouth), Liverpool or London, $33.00 single; $62.70 return.) 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From From Glasgow, Steamship.New York, Thursday, Saturday, 14 Sept.ORCADIAN .ossocosecssee 30 Sept.21 Sept.NUMIDIAN .+.v.cv0u0e 7 Oct 28 Sept.STATE of NEBRASKA .14 Oct.Rates\u2014First Cabin, $47.50.Return tickets, $90.Second Cabin, to Glasgow or London- derry, $32.50; return tickets, $61.55.Steerage, $23.50.The Steamships Numidian, Mongolian and State of Nebraska are not surpassed for excellent accommodation for all classes of passengers.The Saloons are forward; Staterooms near the centre of the ship.Promenade deck the entire width of the vessel, and two-thirds of the length.Electric lights throughout, and electric belle in every stateroom.H.& A.ALLAN, i 25 Common Street, Montreal.Black Diamond Line The A 1 Iron Steamships of this line will run regularly throughout the season from MONTREAL TO Charlottetown, P.E.L, North Sydney, C.B., St.John's, Nfld.Freight receivéd daily at Black Diamond Shed, ISLAND WHARF.INTENDED SAILINGS: S.S.BONAVISTA .Thursday, Sept.21 S.S.COBAN .+ .Mondary, 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.sscssonccuu0ee Oct.20 - © Or other steamer.Leith Service.S.S.BELLONA .oicvveennnn.even.Sept.S.S.FREMONA \u2026scsssscasenennen cause ee! 2 Aberdeen Service.S.S.ESCALONA .+.+0 Lesssossessauss Oct.17 S.S.HORDA .2.Lecscccsuvu0e eres Oct.3 COLD STORAGE FITTED IN Special Steamers of Both Lines.AGENTS \u2014 Cairn, Young & Noble, New- castle-on-Tyne; A.Low, Son & Co., 7 Fen- church Ave., London, E.C.; Wm.Thomson & Co., Leith; W.Thomson & Sons, Dundee Scotland.\u2019 LORD LINE TO CARDIFF.SEE Regular Sailings durins the coming Season FROM MONTREAL, S.S.LORD CHARLEMON S.S.LORD IVEAGH .\u201cSept.24 Oct.18 THROUGH BILLS OF LADING Granted by any of the above lines to or from any poist in CANADA OR WESTERN STATEg For further information, ap son Bros., Chicago, ford, Ont., or THE ROBERT REFORD Co, LIMITED, ati ply to Hender.Yi; J.D.Riddell, Strat.28 and 25 St.Sacrament St *y MONTREAL, Ea aa we I ; J - + = \u2014 Per hd THE HERALD, MONTREAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1890.The Victoria Rifles paraded for thelr first fai! drili last Monday.Parade state 140.The intention was to have attack drill on the side of the mountain, but as It was raining, and the grass very wet on Fletcher's Fleld, Colonel Busteed decided to have a march-out and a few company movements on Sherbrooke Street.The next parades are on October 9th and 23rd.On the 9th the right half battalion will leave at 8 p.m.sharp on the street cars for Fletcher's Field to take up à position.The left half will follow and attack them.\u2014 It is probable that the first parade thls fall of the Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars will be held on Monday, October 9.\u2014\u2014 The 65th paraded 150 strong last Wed: Desday evening and marched out.The parade was not as large as was expected, as the weather was very stormy.The new belts were served out at the parade.On the 11th October there will be a parade on the Champ de Mars for skirmishing drill.On the 18th the battalion will march to So's Farm for outlook and defence rill, A report has been In cireulation that when the new equipment is issued to the Vics the black belts will be kept and used for dress parade.Lieut.-Col.Busteed authorizes the statement that such is not the case.When the new equipment is served out all the black accoutrements will be called In and returned to Government stores, The First Prince of Wales\u2019 Fusillers paraded 480 strong on Tuesday last.Con- gidering the weather, thls was a splendid turnout.Mr.Humble, 1st Prince of Wales\u2019 Fusiliers, has just returned from a trip to England.New editions of Volumes I.and II.of the Garrison Artillery Manual have Just been issued.All sergeants are supposed to provide themselves with coples.It Is expected that before long the Garrison Artillery will be altered to position artillery, in accordance with the G.O.of a year ago.The organization books have arrived.When completed the regimont will consist of two batteries of 40-pdrs.(8 guns), and two batteries of 5-inch howitzers (8 guns).The new edition.1899, of the Queen's Regulations has just been issued, and is obtainable at the brigade office.Major Atkinson, who is well known throughout the militia, is not recovering from his illness.He was very low yesterday.The Royal Army Medical Corps Manual has come to hand, aud is obtainable at the brigade office.It is the handbook which will be used by the new medicaid compary.The Garrison Artillery Athletic Association will hold its annual meeting early in October.As soon as a new floor can be got for the hall the gymnasium work will be begun, The Victoria Rifles\u2019 Rifle Association will meei in the armory on Saturday, Octo ber Til.Four naval officers and seventy-five sailors will leave Vancouver to-morrow for Montreal.They will take the Bavarian ou Getober 4, and proceed to England.The annual meeting No.3 Co.V.R.C,, will be held in the company's room of the Armoury, Catheart Street, on Saturday evening, 380th inst, at 8.30 p.m.sharp.Every member is requested to be ou hand.Deseronto, Ont., September 28.\u2014The artillery competitions were opencd here yesterday by the 11th and 16th batteries of the 1st Brigade, F.B.A., Guelph.They occupied the entire afternoon.The 16th Field Battery scoring 137 points, and the 11th, 79.To-day's competition was between the 14th \u2018Durham\u2019 Field Battery, of Port Hope, and the Gth Ficld Battery of London, the former scoring 77 points and the latter T9.The competitions tomorrow will be between the 2nd Field Battery of Ottawa, and the 3rd Field Battery of Montreal.the camp.The officers of the camp are: TUmplre- in-chicf, Lieut.-Col.F.G.Stone, commandant, and umpire:\u201d Lieut.-Col Drury; staf officer, Lieut.A.T.Ogilvie, R.C.A.; camp quartermaster and paymaster, Major Fages assistant umpires, Major Hutton and Capt.Panet.R.C.A.; range officers, Lieuts.Leslie and Lafrerty, It.C.A.; statistical officer, Capt.D.Z.Eaton.R.C.A.For more than one hundred and thirty vears \u2018\u2018a tall hat of fur\u201d has heen a conspicuous article of headgear in the British Army, and it was with something of a shock that people read in the papers the other day that a committee was going to sit to consider the growing scarcity of the bearskins from which are made the imposing full-dress hat of ihe Foot Guards.War Office committees on clothing are dreadful things.but those that sit on hats are unutterable.Everybody remembers wih horror the alleged lLielmet which THE SUBURBAN LIMITED.\u2014 \u201cPhew,\u201d said Mr.Suburbs, dropping into the seat partly occupied by his friend Mr.Rhubarbs in the smoker of the Suburban Limited.\u201cDid you have to sprint 1 or merely plug across country?Rhubarbs.Mr.Suburbs mopped his brow.\u201cIt was a long sprint this morning,\u201d said he between gasps.\u201c1 made the sta- {ion in eleven minutes and forty-four seconds.\u201d \u201cGood,\u201d said Mr.Rhubarbs.\u201cAte my breakfast on the run,\u201d sald Suburbs.«Nothing like living in the suburbs,\u201d said Mr.Rhubarbs, \u201cHow many more years do you suppose 1 can stand?\u2019 asked Mr.Suburbs anxious- Iv.\u201cI should say about two more,\u201d said Mr.Rhubarbs.\u2018They seldom last longer than that when they get to your stage.\u201cHow long have you been at it?\u2019 enquired Mr.Suburbs.\u201cMy wife took the notlon to move out in 195,\" said Mr.Rhubarbs.\u2018How do you feel?\u201d \u201cMe?Oh.bless you I can stand it forever,\u201d said Mr.Rhubarbs.\u201cDoesn't the rushing to catch the train in the morning right after breakfast and sprinting to catch the train in the evening on an empty stomach have any effect on sou?\u2019 asked Mr.Suburbs.\u201cNot the slightest,\u201d said Mr.Rhubarbs, \u201cHow's that?\u201d \u201cI use Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets,\u201d said Mr.Rhubarbs., \u2018It\u2019s Dyspepsia that breaks up us Suburbanites, and Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets are of course the best cure for Dyspepsia on the market.\u201d I Delieve,\u201d sald Mr.must try some.\u201d \u201cYou can get them at any druggists for fifty cents a box,\u201d said Mr.Rbubarbs.this morning, asked Mr.slo Suburbs; \u201c1 Col.Stone is in command of such a committee produced a few years ago.It was to be the universal headcov- ering of the British Army, and must be serviceable and useful.The committee decided as a first principle, that an article Dossessing these two qualitles must be ugly.Proceeding from this promise, they gave full expression to thelr ideas of utility, and produced a head covering the like of which was never before seen on earth, and it is to be hoped never will be again.There are members of the Headquarters Staff who to this day have not quite got over the sight of the experimental helmet devised by the committee.Fortunately, only one was made, or instead of only having to lament the scarcity of rceruits the nation would have found itself without any army whatever.No regular sol dier or self-respecting militlaman\u2014a volunteer will wear anything\u2014would have put it on, and its adoption into the service would have left no service to wear it.This much is necessity to explain the alarm felt the other day when it was announced that a War Office Head-dress Committee was about to tamper with the Guardsman\u2019s bearskin.Fortunately the committee has only limited powers.Its only function this time is, so to speak, to hagele with tradesmen.The plain fact Is that bearskins are growing scarce, and the cost of providing the Guards with their magnificent \u2018\u2018tall hat of fur\u2019 is Increasing yearly in a remarkable manner.Only one kind of fur is used for this purpose.It is that produced by the American black bear, and as Ursus Americanus, despite the extraordinary cordiality subsisting between the two great branches of the Anglo-Saxon race.refuses to produce well furred intebu- ment In sufficient quantities to cover the heads of our Guardsmen at a reasonable rate, the never failing resource of a committee has heen called into operation.It costs, on an average, £1 a head per annum to maintain the imposing appearance imparted by the bushy.The great caps cost the Government about £8 each.Those worn hy the Coldstreams ave a little less, bnt those for the Grenadiers and Scots Guards, cost more than that sim.According to the regulations, a busby must last for eleht vears, hut there are several reasons why the rezulation \u201clife\u201d of a busbv, like the regulation life of a whole lot of other equipment, falls considerably short of the War Office span.One of the principal reasons is that the can is only » home service equipment.When a Guards battalion is ordered on foreign service the big busbies\u2014stirring hattle pictures to the contrary notwithetandine\u2014are returned to store at the Pimlico Clothing Factory.They are not kept there awaiting the return of their former owners, but are rejssned to newly joined recruits or to battalions returning home, so that men get what is called \u201cpart worn equipment.\u201d \u2014London Daily Telegraph.The second-class cruiser Talbot will be relieved by the second-class cruiser Hermes early in November, and she will return to Devonport dockyard to be refitted at a cost of about £10,000.Though this is the Talbot's first foreign commission, her list of defects and approved alterations is heavy.The Hermes will he commissioned at Devonport on the ith of October.The prizes which are to be offered at the marching and firing competition, to be held in Ottawa on the 14th of October, are as follows: To the team winning first place, $22: second team, $16.50, and third team, $11.In addition to these prizes, a cup will be given to the winning team.Besides the teams entered by the two infantry battalions, a team each will be entered from the Dragoons and Battery.Keen interest is being taken in the event, and some good work may be expeced.An inquisitive visitor on board a man-of- war once asked a sailor, \u2018My man, can you tell me what a marine is?For apparently he is neither fish, flesh, nor fowl.\u201d \u2018\u2018Maybe you are right, sir,\u201d said the sailor, \u201cbut he is a d\u2014d good red herring.\u201d A marine's position in a ship is somewhat peculiar, but, like everything else, im a man-of-war he is essentially useful.By regulation a marine cannot be ordered aloft, but in small ships they have been known to volunteer to do so and work on the lower yards.Their several duties consist in doing \u2018\u2018sentry go,\u201d working as officers\u2019 servants, yeoman of stores, and many other jobs for which bluejackets cannot be spared.A certain number of guns in a ship are allotted to the marines, and so they become also one of the fighting factors on board.During the historical mutiny at the Nore, the Royal Marines were piuciieally the only body of men who remained loyal, and it was as much through this steadfast lovalty as the effect of concessions made, that the mutiny was broke up aud the fleet returned to its duty.A marine 1s the only person in the navy who takes the oath of allegiance, and well he stuck to ft in the hour of trouble.The marines\u2019 messes or barracks, as they are termed, are always placed right aft next to the officers\u2019 quarters: so that if such a catastrophe as a mutiny did occur, the mutincers would have to pass through this band of warriors before thie officers could be reached.A marine orderly or sentry on duty invariably enters tie eaptain\u2019s cabin or officers\u2019 mess with his eap on; this privilege apparently was given the corps In recognition of their services during the Nore mutiny.Nothing written on the marines would he eomplete were their splendid physique unmentioned.The standard for the R.M.L.I.is only sec- oud to that of the Brigade of Guards.and that of the Marine Artillery Is absolutelv socond to none: and nlthough these stand ards are so high no difficulty is ever experi enced in recruiting.It is amusing how a sense of humor will show itself, or a witty remark make peo pie laugh, even In the midst of the most deadly peril.At the charge of Balaclava, when the word was given to advance, at the double, Lord Cardigan, the leader, well aware that he was going to almost certain death, shouted out, \u201cHerc goes the last of the Cardigans!\u2019 TUpon which a native of the Emerald Isle sang out, \u2018Here goes the last of thie Murphys!\u201d The French authorities have introducad a style of marching into the army called \u201cflexion marching.\u201d From it extraordinary results are claimed.The purpose of tbe new method is to secure a maximum of speed with a minimum of expenditure of physical energy.The old style of marching, \u201chead erect, chest out, stomach in,\u201d etc, is condemned.On the flexion system, as was tested, an average of 5 1-2 miles an hour has been obtained, with little or no training.The flexion march is really a run, and somewhat resembles marching \u201c\u2018at the double.\u201d\u201d The trunk of the body is inclined well forward, which necessitates the prompt advance of the leg to keep it from falling, while, with a bent knee, the whole foot falling flat on the ground, as the advanced foot of the fencer, produces less shock and jar.Among some tests made of the ew style was the experience of two officers, two sergeants and thirty rank and file of the 116th regiment of the French army, who were put under training at Nantes.!t is reported that \u201cafter three months\u2019 instruction, they marched, in the presence of General Fay, carrying their rifles, bayonets, one hundred rounds of ammunition, per wan, and food for one meal, along a hilly road, a distance of 12 1-2 miles, in an hour and forty-six minutes, which ix at the rate of over seven miles an hour.Not one man fell out by the way.After a rest of two hours they returned in three hours and five minutes.including two halts of ten min- ütes each, which gives an average speed cf over 4 1-2 miles an hour.Two days afterwards these same men, in the presence of General Colonieu, in heavy marching order, covered a distance of 6 7-8 miles across fields on hilly ground, in an hour and twaa- ty minutes, which works out about 5 1-2 miles an hour.At the end of their mar-h they were at once told off to target practice, when their shooting proved superior to that of the best company of marksmen in the regiment; this was done to determine whether the exertions of their rapid march had injured their capabilities as riflemen.Photographs of men thus marching show the body to be more inclined forward, the leg taking the ground is more bent at the thigh, the leg leaving the ground is more inclined, As a result there is very little jar to the body and the men appear smaller, tr TO CLEAR AWAY ALL DOUBTS.(From the Pittsburg Despatch.) It appears that the South American Republics seem to be especially anxious to have it clearly understood that they are already assimilated to the full extent permissible by the climate.While New York is golng Insanely wild over the \u201chero of Manila,\u201d and placing him far above all the great sea-captains of the past\u2014a position which probably Admiral Dewey is too sensible to fhink bim- self entitled to\u2014it Is refreshing to rend a common-sense estimate of the man and his work by a Canadian.In the eyes of the Americans, Dewey outshines the immortal Nelson, and the editôr of the St.John Sun draws the following comparisons between them in a satirical article * > Matchless Career\u2019 :\u2014 tele on \"Dew- reat preparations are in proxre the Dewey celebration in New York® The Governor, of the State has proclaimed a two days holiday, and the citizens of New Kork are pouring out thefr millions to provide, without regard to cost, a demonstration that will appeal violently to all eves all ears and all imaginations within striking distance.The Dewey arch, which is under construction, and is likely to cost $100,000, will be the most notable edifice of the kind since that of Titus was new.The parade of soldiery is to be more imposing than an ancient triumphal march.There will be great music, noble speeches, deafening cheers, and more pomp and ecircum- stance than was visible to Manila when Dewey swept the seas at long range.The Sun has received varfous invitations to accept, on certain conditions, a conv of an edition de luxe\" of \u2018the book that twelve millions of people will want to read,\u201d otherwise described as \u201cthe book of the century.\u2019 This is Murat Halsteads\u201d Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey.\u201d\u201d It is learned from these notifications that Mr.Halstead is Dewey's only authen: tic biographer, and this is proved by one of the Illustrations from the volnme, wherein Dewey, somewhat in the baek- ground, is depicted in the act of telling the story of Manila to Halstead, who stands with his hands in his pocket.the most conspicuous man in sieht.Mr.ITalstend Informs us that he has \u201csearched every available source of information ahout the life and deeds of the Modern Master of the Scas.\u201d DEWEY'S BIOGRAPHER.To this end he has braved dangers ap- arently greater than those to whieh his nero was exposcd.Tor he tells us that \u201cCrossed the continent.sailed the expanse of the Pucifie, suffered the pangs of disease in Honolulu hospitals, and continu ed his Journey to Manila, where.in protracted association with the admiral, he secured information of the greatest value and Interest, which is given exclusively in this book.\u201d .\u201cReturning by the same laborious route, Mr.Halstead visited the scenes of the admiral's boyhood days in Vermont.where he interviewed the admiral's relatives and secured the faiully his: tory to the ninth_ceneration of ancestors that he might accurafeiv trace the causes that led to the great Mayv-day victorv.\u201d Possibly the average reader of the Son does not know how great a man Admiral Dewey 1g, and may not be interested in his ancestors baer to the tenth and twelfth generation.Tut wo are able to assure him, on the aviTority of the heroie an- thor, who dared the perils of a saloon passage in a line steamship across the Pacific to And out, that the admiral haa had \u201ca matehless career.\u201d We are able to say that the forces led by Dewey followed him \u201cto such vietary as ean be achieved onlv hy the insnired instrument of God in TTis guidance of humanity to a higher future\u201d \u201cJov to the Orient ! Dower fTas Comes remarks Ar Fifted and daring author in laree canitals.And then he nraceeds \u201cThe finger of manifest destinr points its course.From ont the plans nf the Infinite tt hrcama the mission of Admira! MDawor.as the concrete forve of the nrincinle of equality.to roll the wave onward fo the reclamation of the Oriant.GOrr N +, » > + Undoubtedly the musical event of the | present season will be the performances of the famous Grau Opera Company at Her Majesty's Theatre the middle of next month.The members of the company, Sembrich, Eames, Calve, Edeuard De Reszke, Plancon and the others are already well known to many Monirealers, and the interest now centres largely upon tie operas that are to be given.To satisfy all will be utterly impossible, and it 1s deubtful if anyone will envy the position of the people who undertake the diflicult task of deciding upon four or five operas out of half a hundred auy one of which might be acceptable.It will be a fine trial of judgment and the result will be \u2018ooked upon with no little interest.Tne management will naturaly aim to please as many us it can, and there ls every reason to believe that Carmen, with Calve in the leading role, is almost a certainty.The question, however, that is going to interest he real music lovers is whether or not we shart bear Wagner, and for the Grau ccmpany to come to Montreal and not sing either Tannhauser or Lohengrin would indeed be a disappointment.In any case however there is every reason to believe that Montreal will warmiy receive the great operatic artists, and a successful visit this time means perhaps a pearly visit of all that is best in the world of music.x = * Many will be pleased to learn that Prot.youlet is working industriously for support for his symphony concerts again this year, and it is satisfactory to see that the Professor has not been discouraged by his disastrous series of last winter.The music {overs were conspicuous by their absence at many of iast season's concerts, whieh was really disappointing when it was considered that the performances were of no littie mnaerit.The subscription lists are now open, snd so far have been fairly well received.Prof, Goulet needs all the enccuragement he can get, and he wili at least assure us performances that are quite up to former standards.1f present arrangements go through satisfactorily the first of the winter's series will he given the second Friday in November, when it is to De ficped there will be a satisfactory attendance.x = + Mr.Leo Stern, the celebrated \u2019cellist (and husband of Suzanne Adams, one of the prima donnas of the Maurice Grau Opera Company), will accompany his wife to America, and will appear in a number of concerts during his sojourn in this country, ander the management of Mr.L.M.Ruben.* * > The Boston Srmphony Orchestra announces the following soloists for its home concerts: Mmes.Sembrich, Ternina, Miss Aus der Ohe.Mme.Bloomfield-Zeisler, Miss Heyman, Miss Leonora Jackson, Miss Ruegger, Messrs.Paderewski, Dohnanyi, Petschnikoff.Hambourg, Ineisel, Schroeder, Doeffier and Adamowski.This announcement contains the first authoritative statement that the already famous young pianist Dohnanyi is coming to this country.There was once a young lady from Rlo Who tried to play Hummel\u2019s Grand Trio, But her fingers were scanty, So she played it andante, Instead of allegro con trio.* The Museum of Ancient Instruments at Berlin has just come into possession of a highly interesting old Roite or Rotta, dis- cevered in the tomb of a German warrior at Tuttlingen, on the Danube, by the side of his sword and spear.The instrument is attributed by a German savant to the fourth century, although the date Is very likely teo early, The Notta.a seven-string- ed instrument plucked by the fingers, or with a plectrum, was used hoth as a church irstrurent and to accompany the voice 'n the Middle Ages.and there are pictures of it in the ninth century.although no such old instrnment was believed to be still extant until the present musical warrior\u2019s tomb was found at Tuttlingen.\"né Instrument is being exactly copied Masecagni's new onera.\u201cMasch ott (ff Maskers\u2018) deals with much the OS acters as Leoncavallo's \u2018\u2018Pagliacci\u2019*\u2014that is.the harleanin.céolumbina.and pantaloon of the old Italian comedy.Mme.Patti's tour under the managemen of Messrs, Harrison is now fixed © omy one London concert will he given.namely, at the Albert Hall on Novemher 22nd.The tour will start at Birmingham on Novem- y CECIL RHODES\u2019 IDEAS.His Reason for Declining a.Drink in the Barly Days of the Kimberley Mines.In connection with the foundation of Cecil Rhodes\u2019 colossal wealth, there is a story told by an old fellow miner, himself lately a Colonial Minister of Finance, which illustrates at least one trait in the character of the great South African finan- tier and politician.During the early days of the Kintber- ley diggings it was the custom when a miner found a particularly fine gem to invite those about him to the ceremony of \u201cwetting the stone,\u201d i.c., drinking champagne at the finder's expense.with the Idea that it would bring good luek in the discovery of another treasure.In the adjoining claim to that first taken nn by Mr.Rhodes.in the very centre of the WORLD OF MUSIC DHCHCCHODHEECHOHE HI OHHHHHHHHHHCCHH0H6H1 16000900 00000$ XOXOXO ber 6th, and the following towns will be visited, viz.: Liverpool, November 8; Man: chester, 10; Bradtord, 13; Newcastle, 10; lidinburgh, 17; Glasgow, 20; and london, 22, the tour ending ut Brighton November 24th.Mie.Patti will probably accept the engagement offered her for Berlin, and may possibly spend a portion of the winter in the Riviera.* x * It is stated in what seems to be an authoritative manner that Adelina Patti will Uot come to this country this season after all.No doubt the famous prima donna has suug \u2018\u2019Home, Sweet Home\u2019 so often that she has come to believe that she really fecls the sentiments of the song.Never theless, it Is a pity that she is not coming, for there are thousands of young aspirants for vocal fame who might learn fron her, old as she is, how far they are fro® the ideais of their urt.Some of them would no doubt be encouraged to greater effort, and others would be so discouraged that they might give up their pursuit of the fleeting shadow of fame, and this would be à good thing for art.M Richard Burmeister, the pianist, has returned from Lurope, where he spent tue summer, and has resumed his labors as the director of the Scharwenka Conserva tory vf Music.* * Mr.Benjamin Wells, whose death at the age of seventy-three was announced in London recently, must not be confounded with the more celebrated solo flutist, Alfred Wells, for many years principal futë at the Crystal Palace, and who died from a fall down stairs about seven years ago.Benjamin Wells, who was an old student and afterward a professor at tae Royal Academy of Music, where he was the pupil of Richardson and Clinton, was best known as a teacher and lecturer, and several members of the nobility and professional flutists were among his pupils.He retired from his academy professorship and other active work a few years ago.It is announced that Verdi is writing his autobiography.But announcements cor- cerning the Grand Ol!d Man of music are apt to be imaginative.Where are all those operas which he has been reported to have written during the past few years?* * * London has a Mozart Society, which, on Dec.2, will give a concert composed exclusively of Mozart music, in commemoration of the anniversary of his death.Fourteen days later the soclety will give a Beethoven concert in honor of the one hundred and tweuty-ninth anniversary of Bec- thoven's girth.The Mozart Society's pro grammes for the season of 1809-1900 have just been published.They contain about twenty compositions of the master whose name that society bears, and fifty other composers.; * * * A London paper asks a number of eminent musicians, \u201cWhat is the best way for à professional musician to enjoy his summer holiday?\u201d In reply, Edward Elgar suggested sarcastically that \u201cthe ordinary professor might study music, if not too violent a change.\u201d Mr.Corder wrote in a similar vein: \u201cI go for a fortnight to Baircuth, followed by six weeks of perfect seclusion.I cannot imagine a more complete change for an English musician.\u201d Another satirist suggests a vacation in a deaf and dnmb asylum, while the utmost Coleridge Taylor ventures to hope for is some place where \u2018not more than ene piano- organ plays at the same time in the same road.\u201d * * * The Rome correspondent of the Pall Mall Gazette writes under a recent date: \u2018The Young Abhe Perosi announces that at last the finishing touch has been given to bis new oratorio, \u2018The Nativity of the Redeemer.\u201d and that it will he parformed for the first time on Sept.12, in the Cathedral of Cemo, which for the oceaSion wilt be transformed alinost, into a coneert hall.Tn the body of the church there will be opera chairs, armchairs, and common chairs.at different prices.while In the chapers there will be reserved places.The orchestra will be comnosed of 120 maestri and 200 chorje- ters, who, together with the principal singers.will come everv day from Milan.The oratorio is divided into two Parts, the \u2018Annunciation\u2019 and the \u2018Birth.\u2019 The former hegins with a chorus with the words, \u2018Tn the name of Jesus Christ, Amen,\u201d for theme.Then follow the nro.logue, the announcement of thie appearance of the Angel Gabriel in the honse of Marv, and the dialogue between the two.It ends with a \u2018Magnificat\u2019 of tha Yipes, Te latter beginz with a \u2018large.the tempestuous night of the hirth of Christ is de- seribed, and an angelic hymn fs sung by a chorus.without instromentnl musie.The mangificent work ends with a \u2018\u201cThanke- giving\u2019 chorus, a Te Derm TLandamme.Tt ix predicted that this will he one of Abhe Perosi\u2019s greatest triumphs.\u201d Invitation had upon a certain occasion gone forth, and the men were going their way up to the hotel when it was noticed that Rhodes stood aloof.\u201cIfullo! Come on Rhodes!\u201d shouted the lucky finder of the gem.\u201cAren't you coming up to \u2018wet the stone\u2019 for good luck?\u201d To which, however, Cecil Rhodes only shook his head.\u201cI say.come on: there's a good fellow,\u201d persisted his neighbor.\u201cWhat are you going to do?\u2019 asked Rhodes, looking up.\u201cWet the stone with champagne, of course.\u201d \u201cWell,\u201d replied the future magnate.decisively, \u2018I did not come out here to drink champagne.but to make money,\u201d and then wont on with his work, That Mr.Rhodes has succeeded in that purpose, probably bevond all flights of his finagination, is now a matter of history.DIMLYŸ PROMINENT.\u201cFlossie.who is this Kruger the newspaners talk about so much?\u201d crater holding the precious blue dirt, this \u201cI can\u2019t think: maybe he was one of our vice-presidents.\u201d : ¢ 9 ¢ 9 9 Ô a ¢ 2 ¢ \" ; : 8 9 ¢ ¢ : f 2 SEE OUR STOCK oF xs EDG JOURNALS, DAY B , L ERS, ENVELOPES.MOTOR FOR SALE CHEAP.Timmis, Noble & Co.Craie et.\u2018 \u2014\u2014 e 2++++ wD OED ODDOVRCDR VVC \u201ca0 © UN oN How we got them and why we sell $3.00 Trousers for 1-3 their value IS A PUZZLE.Call and we will solve it for you.We are not GOING TO AFRICA to FIGHT, we intend staying home all winter, ) but intend raising the mischief by selling goods low, feeling certain we will come out of the scuffle with Flying Colors.WORKMANS MAMMOTH CLOTHING HOUSE, 1888 and 1890 Notre Dame St, MARK WORKMAN, Proprietor .« \u2026 Open evenings until 9 n.m.@ 8 © 4% © 2 + +%+%\u201c+\u201ce®-e+sw#w%