The daily witness, 2 avril 1908, jeudi 2 avril 1908

[" perial \u20ac gustine nd, in- in the re was ind a dhe r.Bir- I chard, with ; BIR- 1.ist.The Dublin i three which, and the au Dub- llege at yroposed à will sity ou! = qdivid- Min seat rsity OI! jed Mr.ected to outline out just bassador rrell 1e- dec him tor lre- y engage of dis and the pprovad scheme.I of the rrroval, haut 1 CHFEIINE he gov- \u201cby the > be ap- by the right to > Crown .certain No rel \u2018OIPSSUTS.publie yateal or t annual ch 1s dr college-, i divide! ies.Bel tund of fund «of oN Dub- Catholr does no: ding bv AX LSELEY INT, E>.hundred Wolseley Halifax made by 1 or who : The 1d Trunk harge of [c Dougall ney here - expect- ruiting- DEAD ULIVE.ed into & \u201cnronados of Guy oof Lord av, The thes were | showing - morning was miss =< thought cath from vears old, He had en to re: trom Eng \u2014\" rinted and siiding., at er streets, n Redpath 2 Dougall, 11d be ad- ; tne ers to the Bditer of *- eut oy ot 0 UN TREY aL Tn Fine and Cold vor.XLIX., No.79 ONTARIO ELECTIONS.Rumor From Ottawa That It will be Impossible for Them to Take Place on May 28.Be - ssawa, April 2\u2014Inquiry by your :=pondent among the party workers would seem to point Lo the im- _-alhity oË Premier Whitney\"s being - to bring on his elections as early ho date which has been suggested\u2014 sg.It is recognized among Con- vatives and Liberals alike hat the \u2018est will be brought on just as soon Circumstances will permit.But 1s sossible to have the voters\u2019 lists in ue for a contest on May 8?| ere are twelve ridings in the por- of the province north of Parry - \u201cnil in which the lists are only now .Ry.4-3 .Textile A 6 .83 A 5» C6 46 15 * Be 8 8 X Sco Con 5 .WN 06 .83 ogtlvie.6 110.pe LL.8 kich&O.5 .West India.8 .lio de Jan 5 77 .Win.E 100 MORNING EXCHANGE SALES.|.vÈ Woods\u201410 at 86.sor Com.\u2014125 at 110, 100 at 10975, 100 at 11%, 125 at 112, 25 at 111%.innipeg Ry.\u20147 at 1444.\u2018ve Bonds\u2014$1,000 at 76%.{ron\u2014oU at 15%.Twins\u20145 at 84, 5 at 8415.l'etroit\u201475 at 3214, 120 at 3244, 50 at 32%, .at 32, 25 at 313%, 25 at 31%, 120 at 32.: au.pfd.\u201450 at 1609, (\u2018oal\u201410 at 391%, 25 at 40%, 25 at 40%.l'an.Pac.\u201450 at 15134.( Telephone\u20144 at 127.Halifax Ry.\u201450 at 97%, 9 at 971%.Tiinois pfd.\u201424 at 8314, 25 at 38%, \u2019 Textile pfd.\u201455 at 82%.Mackay pfd.\u20145 at 634.\u2018 Scotia ptd.\u201420 at 109.Sao Paulo\u201410 at 122.Toledo\u201410 at 9%.Moat.St.Ry.\u20143 at 184, 15 at 184%, 35 ec 185, rrotia\u2014o0 at 853.FE T.Bank\u20149 at 150.Moisons Bank\u20142 at 196.¥-wer\u201460 at 91%.Mont.Cotton\u20144 at 112.DEMERARA RY.EARNINGS \u2014 \"hs Demerara earnings for the month of \"làry are as follows: 1907.1908.Inc.f+~3z earn .$9,191.87 $9,592.16 $400.29 de earn.\u2026 .\u2026.3951.62 4,110.67 159.05 ! REDUCED DIVIDEND \u2014 \u201cew York, April 2.\u2014Directors of the In- \u2018ernutional Paper Company have declared y -arterlv dividend of 1 percent on the referred stock.This is a reduction of 144 : rercent from the previous quarter.EJ0S VALUES ARE FIRMER TO-DAY ERAS Ai Re II TN dy Nog a Es ; SRE ROUES THE MONTREAL vs ete mt | LONGUEUIL BRIDGE INTEREST REVIVED.Rival Capitalists Canvassing\u2014 English Syndicate With $15, 000,000 Ready to Build.\u2014\u2014 There ic a keen fight going on just now for the control of the charter of the Mont- read Eridge and Terminal Company between two syndicates of English capitalists, The charter, which is the property of a Montreal company, contains such well- known names as Lord Templeton, Senator Domville and Mr.C.N.Armstrong.The interests that are after the charter are prepared to undertake the work of constructing the proposed bridge or tunnel between Mcntreal and Longueuil at a cost of $15,000,000.Representatives of both syndicates are in Montreal thie week interviewing leuding financiers and stock brokers, soliciting their influecce to obtain the charter,.A special meeting of th company will be held in Londor on April 13 next to decide about the disposal of the charter, and in the meantime active canvassing will be done by both parties.The matter will be brought bDefere the Railway Committee of the House of Commons this week.INCREASE IN TORONTO GUSTOMS Customs returns for the port of Torsnto for the fiscal year ending March 31, show an increase of $2,947,49¢ over the returns of the same date, 1907.The total duty collected during March was 865,892, an increase of $234,833 over the figures of the same month last year.GRAIN PROSPECTS OUT WEST THB BEST IN YEARS \u2014 Winnipeg.Ayril 2.\u2014Mr.James Argue, M.P.P., came in from the West yesterday, and stated trat seeding prospects have not been so goods for years.The land is in splendid shaÿe and a great deal of it is prepared.Seeding should be general by Apri! 12 or 15.Wheat will be put in more quickly this year than it has ever been done before, for the farmers are all ready, their machinery is in shape, and all they awalt is the proper date on which to begin cperations in earnest.ORE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE ANOTHER SERIOUS DISPUTE \u2014\u2014 A despatch from Halifax states that the officials of the Lominion Iron & Steel and Nova Scotia Steel companies are perplexed over the prospect of a serlous disagreement.The dispute has its origin as to right of way in certain iron areas at Wabana and coa! area delimitation at Point Aconi.The Wabana ore deposits in question, it appears, only came to light atter the transfer cf the million dollar areas to the Dominion Iron & Steel Company ten years ago, and both companies claim an equal interest ir them.The new seam lies above the present workings of the Nova Scotia Steel Comany, those of the Dominion Iron ~& Steel Company lying below.them.While Nova Scotia Steel people are not i yet putting forth any effort to develop the new deposit, it is nevertheless contended by the Dominion Steel Company that much of it is in danger of being rendered useless or at least difficult of development, owing to the extraction of ore immediately beneath by the Nova Scotia Steel Company.Fence the threat of injunction to prevent tbe latter company from mining ore at that particular point.This is a question outside of Canadian jurisdiction and would CLEARINGS SHOW A GAIN THIS WEEK Montreal Clearing House returns for the week ending April 2: 1908 LL 22 +0 1907 ov veh +0 hee eee as 1906 .$24,384,140 22,914,023 217,738,466 WALL STREET OPTIMISTIC OF FUTURE BUSINESS, The Attempt to Cry Down the ~ Return of Prosperity is Not Approved.Notwithstanding the daily attempts that are made in certain quarters in the United States to cry down the 1eturn of prosperity, it is assuring to uote that leading financiers and brokers bave every confidence in the future of the country.The | following statement, issued from Wall Street, will, no doubt, prove interesting: \u2018Brokers\u2019 advices, Wall Street tips and professional newspaper tipsters, have all been advising the liquidation of long stock, with a view to repurchasing on reactions.We think that there have been considerable sales on these lines, and that commission house engagements are protably quite as small at this moment as they were at the lowest point of the panic.We don not i doubt that a reaction is possible, and even ! probable, but we do not believe that it can amount to much with so many of the recent sellers waiting tu replace their stocks, which will be made all the more difficult, as we believe that much of the recent buying has continued to go into strong boxes.\u2018Our theory in advising the purchase of stocks at the present moment is not based toc \u2018zz market shows signs of rallying and no price under 18¢ is being dis- :n Lhe wholesale trade.Small lots Jicted at 19¢ a dozen by the majority jobbers and 18c¢ to 18%c is about west price that any of them will ac- round lots, The demand is big \"wks are moving rapidly.wnments of maple syrup and maple ire coming in in increasing num- v1 rairly good prices are being real- nough jobbers admit that they can- il our for anything like the figures «ed 1o get for the first offerings of maple products.Tins of syrup have vid at 85c for 81% to 9 pounds, and as be.In wood syrup is quoted \"0 Tloc a pound.Sugar is offered at Lyc a pounl.are selling at $1.75 a bushel in .z lots on a quiet market.Carload n be bought at $1.62 or possibly \u2018mz peas are much weaker and $1.05 te\" js the quotation for car lots.Job- ro asking $1.10 to $1.15 a bushel.on the immediate fluctuaticns of busingss, | or even of the stock market\u2014sioce the lat- \u201cler is largely controlled by professional i manipulation, and the former is undoubtedly in bad shape, and will take some time to recuperate; but the trader or investor who liquidated a year agon on the bad earnings and bad business which were inevitable, and which are now with us, \u2018would have been the wise man, and we believe that the investor or trader who will purchase to-day on the strength of increased earnings and better business, which in our opinion is certain to prevail a year from now, will ultimately be the wise man.\u2018In a word, we are inclined to ignore the present highly unsatisfactory business conditions, and to base our advice to buy the better class of securities, and especially those that take the public into their confidence by a full and free statement of their financial condition and earnings\u2014or our belief in the future of the country and on the fact that the political situation is very much brighter, and on our full confidence that within a reasonable time the business of the country will again return to normal conditions.\u2019 meen re TEN THOUSAND A YEAR INCOME MADE BY A BU - That the bucket shop business is a profitable vocation for those who manage such places was the declaration made this morning by one who is \u2018in this line of trade.\u2019 This gentleman called at the \u2018Witness\u2019 Office\u201d and asked to be allowed to put before the public his point of view of bucket shop methods.\u2018l am Mr.,* he said, in addressing himself to a \u2018Witness\u2019 representative, \u2018I just dropped in to have a talk about your.campaign against bucket shops.1 have teen reading your articles, and while I cannot agree with all you say, I will admit that they are very interesting reading.You are very hard on the bucket shop people, and do you know, it % not all deserved, because in that business, although the world looks upon it as disreputable perkaps, and gambling pure and simple, you will find some very respectable men who have a reputation to maintain.\u2018Now, do not imagine that I have come here to try and excuse or explain away the existence ef bucket shops.My only object is to put you right as regards this gauch cordemned business.\u2018Let me tell you some of my private history previous to my residence in Montreal.For many years I was engaged in journalism in the United States at a salary of forty dollars a week, just think, only forty dollars a week, Now that was too much of a good thing, so, after looking over the field, I decided to locate in this city.I came here about ten years ago determined to make money, and I have made it.\u2018Would it interest you to know that instead of earning only forty dollars a week, I am now raking in between nine and ten theusand dollars a year in my business\u2019 \u2018That is quite a little fortune,\u201d ventured the awe-stricken audience.\u2018Yes, sir, ten thousand a year as manager of what some people term bucket shops.Why, I could never remain a journalist, of course, with a fortune to be made in such an easy manner.\u2018I tell you bucket shops are all right, because a man with a little money can deal with them and run the chance x of playing the game with the rich.\u2018The law of Canada declares that bucket shops must have connections with reliable brokerage houses if they are to conform to regulations, and, of course, we are DAILY WITNESS 5 A = CKET SHOP MANAGER.Story ef a Keeper Who Tells of His Dealings and Virtues\u2014Says He Buys.for Regular Houses and Prefers Clients With Fat Purses.doing business every day with Messrs.\u2014\u2014 3 , who are members of the Pittsburg Cousolidated Stock Exchange.I do not believe that the law of this country can compel me to affiliate my house with any particular stock exchange or firm of stock brokers; consequently, we are doing business with Messrs.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 who are, in my opinion, entitled to act for us in the United States exchanges.\u2018If you had the time I would like to say something as to the amount of business in American stocks 1 conduct for well-known members of the Montreal Stock Exchange, who find it to their advantage to bucket certain orders with us.For instance, just look at this (taking from his pocket a list of stocks which he claimed had been purchased for immediate delivery through his Pittsburg connection and which showed how - generously cusiomers are treated by the bucket shops), and it will convince you Low well we run our business.These stocks have been bought on a three percent margin, and we are holding them for the purchasers as we know the latter are rgliable men.Now is that not an honorable business?\u2018You say there is a great amount of money lost in bucket Shops.Quite true, büt are there not fortunes lost in other channels as well, and because they happen to be legalized, as they call it, they are pérmitted to rob or deceive the public at will, \u2018I claim I am doing what should be a legitimate business because I am doing it on the square.I hate to see a man come into my office to deal in stocks if he can- net afford to do so.\u2019 \u2018You are like the publican, in fact, wbo likes to sweat people if they have the price, apd has a grudge against the drunkard?\u2018Oh, not at all.Of course if J thought that my house would be pulled, or J could be sent to jail even for a day, it would not take me very long to get on top.! mean.I could easily get proper connection if I found that the United States end of my business was not what the Canadian law required.\u2018I am afraid I have kept you too Jong .discussing bucket shops, but, by the way, if you hear of anything being done from Quebec I will consider it a favor if you will call at my office, or ring me up on the \u2019phone.\u2019 AFTER FIVE MONTHS ONLY PERIOD OF IDLENESS OVER \u2014\u2014 The reopening of the Knickerbocker Trust Company occurs five months after its suspension on Oct.22.Its period of idleness, says the New York \u2018World,\u2019 be taken as the measure of the duration of the panic its closing precipitated.Confidence has been generally restored.have to be decided by Newfoundland courts.' The bank surplus har for some months ; been above normal.The decrease in rail- - way earnings has been checked, the volume iol actual trade has increased, mills and factories have resumed production to a fair percentage of their capacity, and security values have regained mcct of their loss.The shock has been distributed and more uniformly apportioned.Opportunities for pessimism are not lacking in the number of railway and factory employees out of work.But labor is already beginning to Lerefit by the renewal of activity.The outlook is altogether encouraging.That it should be so brief a five months after the infliction of the worst blow American industry has suffered in many years testi- meny of the nation's wonderfud resources and recuperative powers.DRFAULTBD ON LONDS \u2014 New York, April 2.\u2014Receivers of Metropolitan Street Railway Company have defaulted on April 1 interest on Metropolitan 4 percent refunding bonds.There are $16,- 691,000 of these bonds outstanding.As was announced on Tuesday, Kuhn, Loeb & Co.have offered to purchase the April 1 coupons of these bonds.U.S.STEEL EARNINGS .\u2014 New York, April 2.\u2014While returns of suksidiary companies are not all in it is safe to say that United States Steel net earnings for quarter ended March 31 were about $17,500,000, as compared with $39,- 122,492 in 1907, and $36,634,490 in 1806.At the beginning of the year it was, believed net earnings for the quarter would not exceed $15.000,000.but improved conditions in may roughly |: CATTLE MARKETS.Aprii 2.\u2014Cattle receipts, 6000, Beeves, $4.60 to $7.65; cows and heifers, $2.00 to $6.10; Texans, $4.00 to $5.40; calves, $4.70 to %6.75; westerns, at $4.40 to $5.50: stockers and feeders, $2.25 to r $5.20.Hogs, receipts, 17,000.16e higher; light, -$5.85 to $6.25; mixed, $6.%5 to $6.30: heavy, $5.35 to, $6.50; rough, $5.85 to $6.00; pigs, $4.90 to $5.50; bulk of sales, $6.10 to $6.20.Sheep receipts, 10,000, weak to 10 cents \u2018luwer; native, $5.75 to $6.50; western, $5.70 to \u2018$6.80; yeurlings, $6.25 to $7.50: lambs, $6.00 to $7.90: western, $6.25 to $7.90.* \u2018Rast Buffalo, April 2.\u2014 Cattle receipts 1M \u2018head, slow; prime steers, $6.25 to $7.00.Vealg, receipts i50 head, active and 50c higher, $5 to $8.50.Hogs, receipts 1,700 head, fairiv active, and 10c to 15¢c lower; heavy, $6.50: mixed, $6.60 to $5.65; yorkers, $6.50 to $5.60; piges, $5 to $5.20; roughs, $5.50 to $5.85; stags, $4 to $4.50; dairies, $6.40 to $6.50.Sheep and lambs, receipts 5,000 head, sheep active and steady, lambs slow and 10c to 15c lower; lambs, 5 to $8.70; a few at $8.75: Chicago, steady.yearlings, $7.57 to $7.75: wethers, $7 to $7.00; ewes, $5.25 to $6.75; sheep mized, $2 to $6.75.Toronto, April 2.\u2014Trade active, prices, firm; 66 loads in to-day, including 1,200 cattle, 140 sheep and lambs, 740 hogs, 102 calves.E>port cattle, choice, 35.00 to $5.25; export cattle, medium, $1.99 to $5.15; export bulls, $4.25 to $1.50; export bulls.light, $3.75 to $4.00.export cows, $4.25 to $4.50; butchers\u2019 cattle, choice, $4.75 to $5; butchers\u2019 cattle, medium, $4.26 to $1.50; butchers\u2019 cattle, common.$3.75 to $4.00: butchers\u2019 cows, $2.00 to $3.5C: butchers\u2019 bulls, $3.25 to $2.75; stockers, choice, $3.50 to $3.75; steckers, medium, $3.00 to $3.25; stockers, ccmmon, $2.50 to $2.73: stockers.bulls, $2.25 to $2.50; heavy feeders, $4.50 to $4.75; short keeps.$4.75 to $5.00; milrh : cows, choice, each, $30 to $30; milch cows, common, each, $25 to $35; springers, each, $25 to $45; export ewes, Sc to 5c, firm: bucks, 4c to 4l%c, firm: grain fed yearling lambs, T4c to T3c¢, irm; common yearling lambs, 5¢ to 6c, slow: spring lambs, $i to $7 each, steady; calves, lc to 6lc per Ib.light finished steel enabled the corporation to make a better exhibit than anticipated.steady.Hogs, selected, 6c; fats and un- derweights, 4c less, fed and watered off cars.GAMBLING AND BUCKET SHOPS MUST BE SUPPRESSED.IT GA amg A Cons & I Ns \u2019 ee.MBLING >, , ) VIOLATES \u20ac) ee py THE CONSTITUTION, 2 ABOLISH THE / Turion SS SOLVED!\u2014New York \u2018World.\u2019 | GREEN FRUITS COME FROM EVERY CLIME.Products of Five Continents are Offered for Sale by Local Fruit Merchants.Strawberries from Florida, via New York.Pineapples from Cuba and Jamaica.Grapes from the Mediterranean provinces of Spain.Oranges from California, Spain and Jamaica.Grape fruit from the Bahamas, Cuba and Florida \u2018Lemons from Sicily.Bananas frem Jamaica and Cuba.poate and figs from Asia-Minor and Ara- ia.Asparagus from California.Celery from Florida.Onions from the Province of Spain and Egypt.There are domestic and foreign fruit in plenty that are not included in this list, but it gives a good idea où the field that is covered by the dealers who purvey to the tastes of the people of Montreal, in the single iter of grien fruit.And trade has been exceedingly active and much heavier than last year, according to reports irom thé wholesale hcuses, though prices have barely kept up.Oranges ar: the leaders on the market at this season, and a great demand for all varieties, though more vrarticulariy for fancy California navels, is reported; these are guoted at $2.75 to $3.25 a box; Valen- clas at $4 to $4.50 a case, and Mexicans at $2.26 to $2.75 a Lox.Lemons are in strong demand at $2 to $3 a box.Direct steamers with full cargoes of lemons and oranges will sail from the Mediterranean for Montreal this spring, and the first of them, the SS.\u2018Fremona,\u201d will sail from Naples in a day or two.She is due here about April 25.Pineapples are extremely scarce and bring high prices, but larger supplies are expected next week, and a reduction in the quotations should follow.They are held at $4.50 to $5.50 a case to-day.A few strawberries are arriving every day.They come from Florida, and are distributed by New York houses to the dealers throughout the United States and Cana- de The wholesale price for a fresh lot that arrived to-day was 35¢ to 40c a box.Grapefruit is scarce and brigs $4 to 5 a box.Some fresh deliveries of Almeria grapes are being offered at $7 to $8 a barrel.California asparagus is scarce and sells as high as $8 to $10 a dozen bunches.Celery is quoted at $4 to $4.50 a case.New Egyptian onions are on the way to supplement the small stocks that remain in dealers\u2019 hands here, and should be on tbe market next week, Spanish bring $2.50 to $3 a case, and domestic, 2c to 2%c a pound.The trade in apples has improved and business is a good deal better, stocks here being now very low.No.1 grades are quoted at $4 to $5 a barrel; No.2 at $2 to ¥a while No.3 and poor fruit generally sells at a low price.The trade in bananas is comparatively quiet and good fruit is offered at $1.50 to $2 a bunch, : in the foregoing list were Italy, Mexico, Quebec, The prices ducted by Messrs.George Vipond and Company, of St.Paul street.LONDON WOOL SALES London, April 2.-The wool auction sales were continued yesterday with offerings of 12,273 bales.Competition was spirited from all sections, and prices showed a hardened tendency for medium crossbreds, which were wanted by the home trade, France and America.The latter buyers secured a fair proportion of the half-breds at 13%,d Merinos ruled firm.TORONTO MARKETS Toronto, April 2.\u2014As the result of the low price of oats, there i: not very much offering.Most of those who bave them prefer to keep them for Ligher prices.Two cars sold to-day on the local grain exchange at 46%c outside.Dealers have lowerad their quotations on Manitoba wheat, following the decline in Winnipeg.Not so much Manitoba feed wheat is being brought into Ontario owing to the lower prices prevailing here.There is not quite so much inquiry for corn, and accordingly the prices are off a little.Prices are:\u2014Manitoha wheat,No.1 northern, $1.20; No.2 northern, $1.16'4; teed wheat, 67c; No.2 feed, 6%c.Ontario wheat, No.2 white, 90c to 91c at point of shipment; No.2 red, 9c; No.2 mixed, 89c; goose, 87c.Corn, firm: No.3 yellow Aun- erican, 72e; kiln drfed, 74e, Toronto freights; No.3 mixed, 1c less.Barley,very dull; No.2, 60c.Peas, No.2, fic to 88¢c outside Rye, No.2, 8B5c to Baise.Buckwheat, No.2, 67c.Qats, No.2 white, 461%c outside; 48c on track, Toronto: No.2 mixed, 44c.Bran, {ull cars, $24.50, Toronto freights.Flour, Manitoba \u2018patents, special brends, $6; seconds, $5.40 to $5.50; strong bakers, $5.30; winter wheat patents, $3.45.Shorts, scurce, 24, f.0.b., mills, MONTREAL WHOLESALE PRICES FLOUR-\u2014Manitoba spring wheat patents, $6.10; second putents, $5.50; winter wheay putents, $6.20 to $5.75; straight rollers, $4.50 to $5.00; in bags, $2.10 to $2.20; extra, $L.50 to $1.90.ROLLED OATS-$3.12% to $3.25 in bags of 90 lbs.OATS\u2014No.2, 50c: No.3, 47e to 4Tipc: No.4, 46c to 46%c.rejected, 44%c to 45c; Manitoba rejected, 47%c to 48c.North Bay.CORNMEAL \u2014 $1.60 to $1.70 per bag: granulated, $1.60.MILLFEED\u2014Ontaric bran in bags, $23 te $24; shorts, $24 to $25; Manitoba bran in bags, $23 to $24, shorts, $24 to $25.BEANS \u2014 Prime pea beans, in jobbing lots at $1.6\" to $1.65 per bushel.POTATOES\u201495c to $1.05 per bag of % Ibs., in jobbing lots.PEAS\u2014Boiling.in broken lots, $1.10 to $1.15 per Eushel.HAY\u2014No.1, $15 to $18 per ton on track; No.2, $13 to $13.50 ; clover, $11.50 to $12; clover mixed, $12 to $12.50.PROVISIONS \u2014 Barrels, short cut mess, $21; 1% bris.$10.75, clear fal back.$22 to $23; long cut heavy mess, $20; 4 brls., do.$10.50; dry salt long clear backs, 10%4¢c; bris, plate beef, $13.50 to $15; half orls, do., $7.25 to $7.76; brls., heavy mess beet, $10 to $11.3 bris., do.$6.50 to $8; cora- pound lard, 8%c to 9c: pure lard, 1144 to 11%c; kettle rendered, 11l%c to 12c¢c; ha.as, 12¢ to 13%ec.according to size; breakfast bacon, 14c to 15c- Windsor bacon.1444c to 151gc; fresh killed abattoir dressed hogs, $5.75 to $9; live, $6.50 to $6.65.HGGS8S\u2014New laid c&gs; stralght candled 18¢c to 19e.BUTTER~Fall grades, 28¢ to 30c: receipts, 3lc to 22c; dairy, 24c to fresh CHEESE\u20141.%c to 13%e, | DECREASES GENERAL IN BANK OF ENGLAND REPORT Proportion of the Reserve to Liability One Percent Better Than Last Week.The Bank of England statement issued to-day shows changes in most of its [entures that we have been unaccusiomed to see of late, as there are decreases in most of the items, which for some weeks past have appeared as increases.The proportion of the Lank's reserve to liability, however, is about one percent better than last Week.The rate of interest continues at o percent.The weekly statement gives the following changes: Total reserve, decreased .£1,684,000 Circulation, increased ., +o .644.000 Bullion, decreased., .1,040,540 Other securities, decreased ., .2,510.000 Other deposits, decreased ., ,,,, 240,000 Public deposits, decreased .4,243,900 Notes reserve, decreased .1,713.000 Govt.securities, decreased 2,550 The proportior.of the bank's reserve to liability this week is 49.50 percent; last week it was 48.54 percent, CANADIAN WOOLLEN AND COTTON TRADE INCREASING \u2014 The British Foard of Trade returns show that British houses doing a Canadian trade met with very good business Jast year.There was a very striking increase in the amount of cotton piece goods imported into this country amounting to something like five million yards more than was the ca .» 3 .' \u2018 SNL 5 » - or \u2018Then Sydney Serle must bave told called, is one of the most agonizing ot skin avenue \"410.500; Ee strat TO LET, AT COTE ST.PAUL, HOUSE, peaking French and English, 10 drive a i you.sen er note yes SrCay, à me : .à .: 000; Western y : Cw =n TAY nd story, 4 rooms, $5.60 monthly.p- atent Medicine waggon through the ANNIE KEARY, do much afraid Mrs.Fra klyn mighé diseases.It manifests itselt in little street West, $18,000 Toi Chester ply 818 Cadieux street, Montreal.Province of Quebec.Must he sober, oe - change her mind about having her.round blisters, which contain an extremely $37,000.Revenue Properties\u2014Centre st., ! ° IX Honest, Kind to horser, and a worker.LUTHOR OF \"OLDBURY,\" ETC.\u201cYou did a kind thing,\u2019 said Colonel irritating fluid.These break and subse 35,00, yielding 10 percent; Chestarfield ST.URBAIN STREET, 1220 \u2014 SIX Rooms, References.THE JOLIETTE CHEMICAL Edgecombe, cordially, \u2018and you would avenue, $16,000, yielding 10 percent: Sher- 52% electric light, and very modern ac- CO, Ltd.Joliette, P.Q.commodation; hot water furnace.Apply DR.THEORET, 1862 St.Lawrence.WANTED, FIRST CLASF DYER AND Cleaner for Gent's and Ladies\u2019 Clothes; TO LET, 30 HOUSES IN DIFFERENT Lo- must furnish raerences.Apply at Box calities, from $6 to $20 rer month.Ad- No.225 have been rewarded if you had seen the quently a crust or scale is formed.pleasure it gave.Your note of invita!\" The intense burning, itching and smart- hon, Lor the ball was as Food a es ing, especially at night or \\7hen the part ie brooke, $22,500, vielding 9 percent.Two good cepiral properties, yielding 3 percent and 12 percent.Apply to W.ALEX.McKAY, 22 St.John street.Tel.=> O _\\uyY OF THE PRECEDING CHAPTER.- ! \u201cWitress\u2019 Office.4 tory of Tunstali,a small manufactur- Miss Serle.Really when one can con- exposed to any strong heat, are almost Main 1816.dress {he Landlord, 56 St.Norbert street.ce < ' cee wih r and her brother wise or safe thing to do.However, Rhe f ich wood finish: a pe ern conveniences.Apply to 603 Dor- sires position as Experienced Slenogra- « .~- wiih her fathe rotL I om for eight years, that I could not ; comfortable and attractive.chester st 7 ç a .: i t rejoicing - little Sydney can really be made \u2019 Stanst T street West, between 9 and 10 a.m.pher and Typewriter.174 Duluth ave A Paray, There Le dre re re poor b Sy D mo prospect of dancing work my hands were so sore.By using ey Ls noted for its educational ad-| and 7 ana 8 p.m.2 NL.- \u2018at vver Colone 1 7 jquite happy by e ( Burdock Blood Bitters m ges, fine drives, picturesque scenery, s + tim .~~ a.except Arthur Yonge.The ©x- at a ball while her father 1s overwhelm- tuall à y hands were and views unsurpassed in the province.The VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTMOUNT, Bact À re SOBER YOUNG MAN HAS A fr t excursions and Visits : 25 bl t 1d be eventually cured.dwelling is a b 1 F tn , > \u2019 gco orse and rig for hire by day or \u2018 © frequent 3 1 cy by ed with anxiety and trouble, 1t wou - partie ergain.or price, and side, near Sherkrooke street, 50 x !3V.week, or will contract for the season (05 \u2018te 16 broken ur Mas Edge- à Pity to deny it ber.1 never thought Mia Ira C.Buckner, Eden, Ont., writes: Mp.ppasp2P1 to owner H.C.RUGG,| Apply 1297 Hutchlion street, Annex.Address B.8701, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.4 SE on in their arn visit Miss She had any feeling.\u2019 .1 \u201cI was troubled with Eczema for a long stead ooke, or E.W.HAY.Stan- pa Co uen learns of their misun- A half-suppresed growl of disapprova time.It came out on my face and between PO TONGUYUIL YOUNG MAN WANTS EMPLOYMENT AS m- 7 ©.on account of the Serles.from Colonel Edgecombe was audible my shoulders.A friend told me about B - - timekeeper or stéremanz strictly sober: ec, \u2019 LS _ during this speech, and when it Was| Bordock Blood Bitters.1 took two bot- argains (JUVER FRONT.Partly furnished, Lalsy best references; not atrald of work.Ad- te, i \\PTER VI.\u2014Continued.over he sprang up and began to pace| tes and it helped me so much 1 cannot urnace, bath und w.c.; Summer 'linds; ress C.W., \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.ORGAN \u2014 MASON & HAMLIN ORGAN, double windows; above flond level: good 7 ~ ; .the room again.= 1i : iY Laigecombe's - .cmmend it tco highly.Gurney R ; 3 ; d at i .lgecombe's brow dark x 3 Arnays rec g I y Range, Bedroom Set, etc., Carpet [and safe boating and bathing.Lots of ple ; none.indeed, that you Mrs.Edgecombe turned fo Miss bad Squares.Will be sold cheap.Can be|&round and trees.Rent 5225.00.Mein A SPANISH SALESMAN, yd- cr.| should be sorry to and repeated some \u2018ast tent seen evenings and Saturday aîternooun.1061.speakiug Kuglish, and acquainted with the : able Gi takin reiudices been addressing to her in an ostenta- Take Outrefnont car to No.$ Querbes st.J.WIDME.t NELLES & BRO.Mexican Republic, wishes to represent a Apt \u2018 2 La & Pre iin tiously gay, indifferent tone.; Canadian business house, and to scll its - A Tg S| Clemency stood silent for a minute, A BARGAIN SALE, GUNUINE HONE- merchandise in that country.First class Ht Sharing em.1 on looking at the two in dismay, and pon- made Marmalade and Preserves; must go FIRST FLOOR references.Address Mit CHARLES _ - oye 1 1 any Pen that dering a resolution.She could not let Bl account of moving.MRS.LUXE, 183 SAAVEDRA, P.O.Box 157Z, Mexico City, 3 SE 5 ont in everything: oe them go away in that humor with each eury street.Phone Up 2548.on AU Peter street, mear corm.»f Crale Mexico.>.Co de , ther = \u2019 aa 2 Creme \u20ac a | other.7 x BASY fp For Offices oF Warehouse; bright aad rn he ee and 4 \"Nin dire, Bégecombe cime near to ron SAL on sass PATENTS Pur | ares, ant anis EL Pupils Wanted Chase no Wish n re; ich h d-by, she drew her aside to- s pets, oves, Go-Uarts, ete., 3 od £Uuplis .\u2018 s prnaves capriciously, and ex- Wish her good-br, etc.THE J.8.PRINCE CO.33 St Aply to \u2018Witness\u2019 Bullding.5 heave (ALF Iv.to old wards the window, and looked up be- Lawrence street : _ : rt © : , ; : : .> VOU.N, Lu an a Ew what © shall do\u201d |secchingly in her face.\u2014 : : \u201cpiano.[rom the Liceo Musicale, Modena, _ 0 Lon IC \u20ac = + \u2018 4 , & s1C \u2019 Lady = : : not mean to accuse her of ca- Dear Mrs.Edgecombe, pease iv Cottage to Let.Italy.For fees, etc., apply 90 St.Gene- 74 | am sure she will always really oy iro Eh Serles: that I never For Sale.vieve street \u201c5 da what you yourself think to Datronize thé Derres, ù i in AT VAUDREUIL STATION, TO LET A _ \u2026 everybody.She may be vexed NM my life thought of such an impe A RECORDS FOR SALE, 120 CYLINDER Nicely situated 8 rom ccitage, complete- DESIGN AND DRAWING, PRACTICALLY » to find tha! vou and she don't ent thing as patronizing any one.An Records, 10c each.good bargain; reason 1Y furnished, with the exception of sil- taught in all branches, private lessons at ; x about people: but she will you know, too, don\u2019t you, that Sydney for selling, going to Old Country.Ad-| Ver, cutlery and papery: water in house.pupils\u2019 recidence if desired.W.M wind have most rest in the Serle would not really neglect her fath dress, 2 St.David's Lane, Monireal.Apply 60 University street.BARNES, 14 Lorne avenue.Phone Uy to Shing that vou keep consistent- er for any pleasure : ou are only a .35 sy own opinion\u201d P 8 little provoked with her sometimes; you FOR SALE, 3 PENDIGREED AYRSHIRE LAKESIDE \u2014 TO LET, FOR SUMMER, SU er st k to mv 8wn don\u2019t really in your heart think her un- ulls, twelve to fifteen months old, well Cottag at I.akeside.For particulars, aq 60 ~ a a.wn mut ee hope that feeling.I should be so much obliged bred, and in good condition.Apply at address R.W.McGLAUCHLIN, P.O.feachers Wanted, PTE Sy HR Lui : ou if Vv Id this before you No.6 Union avenue, care of Dr.Chas.Box 2234.\u2014\u2014= mer res apd neace will come to us IN the {to vou if you wou say 18 y .er , D hte of a few differences.No .go For Motoring, McEacbran.WANTED \u2014 ELEMENTARY TEACHERS ein sn \u2018 : er NO gO.he 499 y 5 + for Prctestant schools in the Municipall- 20 © penpie bosuppese van quite manage 0 hy should say 1 You are really oth ion the 21 as for yer |FOR SALE, BEDROOM SET (OAK), Sew- LITTLE METIS ty of Grenville, No.1.Term, eight EEN them: 9 = rons OS to \u20ac | ; ET sa Ey bor that su should tu scan on °g Cn.a Ne 18 ing Machine, Refrigerator, Carpéts,Cnr- | ALABAMA COTTAGE TO LET, well fur- months fror 1st May.Salary, $20 ner 30 ede so unhappy oy oa simple difference so kind, can ea y .e errin, Oo y bes ealers tains.317 Metcalfe avenue, Westmount.nished, good beach, fine view, rent mod- month.Send references with applica- « man: but thers has been so much even talk as if you ever were unjust to everywhere.a erate.MRS.NICHOL.I; St.Matthew tion.A.R.ROBINSON, Caiuwmet, Que.\u20ac som and «iscord sur house in past people.oo , mel BICYCLE FOR SALE, COASTER BRARKE: !atreet, Montreal.Comes, thar cre tates symptom of \u2018And I can\u2019t bear it either, mother, A1 condition.Price $0.00.JAMES x - ays t: potien dB-nris one more than I oean Colonel Edgecombe said, pausing in his EY CP \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014=0CY M.SMYTH, 370 Dorchester street West.Business Cards.of ol youl walk closé at Clemency\u2019s side.Tel.Up 1249-5153.Summer Resorts._ 253 : Ce ean hat ot- aw ; i : - - TAN ot ç Le ee help recolle t ove ate Lao against you, you see: sat-| | ) |FURNITURE, AND THE CONTENTS OF = = PAINTING, PAPER HANGING, TINTING, =o - Xe re wer hy x ob IS y us ot ; al a Small flat.74 Milton street.FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET FOR Suni- done by practical men at lowest prices: ne eer nappy airaid o e leas You both! Really you are a dutifu - mer months, nine rooms, ou sea shore; 8éneral repairs attended to at once; work 2000 CNE, nat ct brings an son and goddaughter to take me to task FOR SALE, TELEGRAPH SET, $2.50; Rid- beautiful sandy beach for bathing; love- 8uaranteed.A.SHARMAN, 8 Rivard L0 4 To EM AIO Si LOWRe, in this fashion.Am I always to ac- AS YOU WANT IT ing Bridle, $1.50; back numbers of \u2018Po-| ly view.For particulars, apply to Street.\u2018 or oon notied ir.People can\u2019t hve count for all my inconsiderate words to WHEN YOU WANT IT pular Mechanics\u2019 and \u2018Model Engineer JAMES MEIKLE, Grand Metis, Legget's A appoly ogether unless they are you two for the future, pray?and Electrician,\u2019 cheap.Apply Box 313,| Point, P.Q.hen of their hearts at ease \u2018Seold me as much as you like for my : 7 = | \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.Personai «ac otner.; ; 1 / : \u2018 only look at me like your- have not been at ease lately; [TPS RER Eee y ET RD FOR SALE, TWO PRETTY Commodes, + WANTED, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, 5 « _,+ve vou left ns.You were the oid y., black walnut, 6 drawers each, perfect or- Flats to Let.posscssing sume natural talent, to juin AT : : And at me, too, mother,\u2019 said Colonel p : j k + that put us in accord.You Edgecombe > : \u2019 der; drop head Raymond sewing machine, more TE \u2014 an Amateur Theatrical Club.Meraber- i \u2014-\u2014 ship fee will include thorough instruction in al.stage work.For further particulars address, Ly letter only, RK.Mec¢- GLAUGHLIN, 22 Burton avenue.BISHOP'S COURT APARTMENTS \u2014 FURnished Flat To Kent for four months, from May first, six rooms, heat, hot water and cold supplied.latest style, perfectly new.bert street, om 1224 St.Hu- i most happv calming power over PD gr near Mount Royal.°° er-over every one on TP think.LE Mrs.Edgecombe held out a hand to each, and ra visible quiver of emotion 9 passed over her face.+h> come\u201c What a beautiful 00 Les TET ATS 5 WT nr SU 1 \u2018 ] _ ; storage Apply, - am better already for tall \u2018There, there, foolish good children, Eggs and Poultry.Post-Office Box 575, city.= co rem Iet us stay here all Le satished; you sball order how I am | PRIVATE INSTRUCTION IN ADVANCED \u201c \u201cenns we sha g ; 2 .: : IN ar 'U 3 à ; ri PE co ol Tats te to look and speak.I give in.I will THE WITNESS ii |EGGS FROM VIGOROUS LAYING AND FURNISHED FLAT TO LET\u2014FURNISHED Elocution and Publlc Speaking; also, ne to he I a T ha v praise every one within fifty miles, of Show Birds, White Wyandottes, White Flat of 5 rooms, bath, w.c.and hot wa- Amateur Theatrical Clube apache.For ar 1 ee A whol onl.There Tunstall to please you two.I will think | Leghorns, Barred Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, ter, from the Ist May next.Apply 598 Sarton avenue \"Tel.W oo » No.2 4 i He Le A ne Coes Il ne Sydney Serle a sensible girl, and Mrs.| won 2 prizes at se Johus, 10: Granby Greene avenue, city.ur .W.A À hHumor on 1e very walls ot}; y .i \u2019 an ontreal, 1908 $1.25 per 15; 32 per 30.= \u2014 1 CRE Lin: no Oue can resist it Franklyn just what Clemency orders.Corner Craig and St.Peter | Write, Erglish or French.Catalogue - les, {eécombe had not resisted it; Will that do ?| Free.STANDARD POULTRY BREED-|Tu RENT, ON ST.PETER STREET, be- Miscellaneous.\u201csn minutes had had a surprising \u2018Dear Mrs.Edgecombe, vou are too Prod rs of Good Won : ING, St.Jerome, Que.tween St.James and Craig streets, two learing her brow and bringing kind,\u201d Clemency said, while Colonel ge roduce 00 desirable flats, heatet, suitable for light DO THE LADIES KNOW THAT & Zing : = facturing or offices Light sad KEEP- nts.usual frank.cordial manner.combe stooped down and kis : the EGGS FOR SALE FOR HATCHING from manu as M 8 cos.8 Peter ing dressed is a simple matter if you de- thing over Aunt Bessie's dis- hand his mother had held out to him.= 0250 = Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds and rower 1 required.Apply.142 St es renc on M.Coben (who was the Ladies\u2019 Le prospect of the ball at the There was a second\u2019s embarrassed \u2014 White Wyandottes, two famous strains of ttreet.Tailor of Dupuis Freres for over six years) Pi with which Mrs.Franklyn pause, then it came into Clemency's \u2014 vor we péter avons: prices for caRs, = = His experience and judgment have been To fet she said, air, \"A head to make some remark about Mrs.c < , , .ripened by years of style study here and 17 \u201c urned to ask the cause of oe Frpnklyn's preparations for ber ball, WHAT SAITH THE SCRIPTURE?Mount Teombiant.QUE TRE FARM, For Sale or To Let.abroad in ladles\u2019 attire.M.Cohen's name and | ear that TOU made quite a and in another minute they were all i - - ; : eo i rer rere stands for the best in point of novelty, no he on being eked: oa talking eagerly and Jaughing heartily THURSDAY, APRIL 2.TW d B FOR SALE OR TO RENT, AT SABRE- beauty and desirability, as well as style sec.on IT Je af .; se .eer .vois, solid brick house, containing fif- =nc tasle.e style-loving woman know- Sp _ ed je.nite [he invita about nothing, with the wonderful sense THE BIBLE AND ANCIENT RELIG- ante to Orrow bon rooms: water in the house, also ing this therefore wears Cohen's Made d°>.Frankivn s etched out one of relief and hap ness at come IONS.well and pump outside; fruit and other Suits.159 St.Catherine West.Tel.Up r e If the day has turne o mght, eS ES over again: she could be of use to her irth.death, and resurrection of the |If ! ) - ; ror each additional word.Six inser .eo ; , , TE: C the heavens are not benign Furnished Kooms %e y 2 | J Friends.pente Sant wreck following Lord Jesus.God is revealed in creation If the stars refuse to shine h 8 LO Let | tions for the price of four.À ce in £ i i \u2018n di , 5 a \u2014 à A a been complete without her.She won- and mn Christ.; the modern Sigcover Heart of man lose (Dot thy hope: _ |ST.MARTIN, 256 \u2014 TWO NICE FUR-| Property For Sale or To Let À ul hether it was foolish or Wrong | i0ture ancient peop es ronhirm ihe Door, there's none that sha\u2019 not ope; nished rocms, near St.Antoine, not mov-, Other Articles For Sale.\u20ac = dered whether 1 4 ibl t Scripture narrative.The Bible gives a Path, there\u2019s none that shall not elear; ing in May.25 Words for 25 | > delicious drink and a sustaining to find such strarge, La afin the we light to every age, it gives but borrows Heart of man! why shouldst thou fear! ords ©, 2 mess in the thought; to a lo hanks to go 2° lc for each additional word.Six Im- A +l.Fragrant, putritious and \u201c->nomical.This excellent Cocoa \u2018aintains the system in robust :aith, and enables it to resist winter's extreme cold.0c \u201c11d by Grocers and Sterekeepers in }-1b.and 4-1b Tins.aaa min NG.a i of undeserved, unnecessary thanks to go on repeating themselves over and over again, a never-ending song in her heart.(To be continued) DAILY TEXT.April 2.He giveth power to the faint, and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.\u2014Isa.xl, 29.In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.\u2014Psa.lvi\u2026 11.= Lord, L believe: help thou mine unbelief ! Good is the word; but rise, for lite is brief.\u2014Christina Rossetti.\u2014 Is it not lamentable that Christians who suffer the kind of wrongs Christ himself made the way to glory, should feel these as reasons for being disnirit- ed; and waste what strength is left them in vain recriminations, or in appeals for sympathy.\u2014George Adam Smith.ee If for years should be thy quest, 1f for years thou hast no rest, If thou circlest earth and sea, If thou worn and weary be\u2014 Heart of man lose not thy hope; Door, there\u2019s none that shall not ope; Path, there\u2019s none that shall not clear; Heart of man! why shouldst thou fear! \u2014 Frederic E.Dewhurst.Courage! it shall be well.We follow a conquering general, yea, who hath conquered already and he who hath once conquered for us shall ever conquer in us.\u2014Robert Leighton.Rooms and Board.ONE LARGE DOUBLE LOOM, GAS, HOT water, telephone; also ,table board.Apply No.6 Hutchison street.see Books, &c.MACHINIST AND ENGINEERS\u2019 TABLH of U.S.Standard steam, gas, water pipes and tapping sizes, 1) cents per copy.Shop agents wanted.E.E.MEYER, Allegheny, Pa.sertions for the price of four.Personals.Agents Wanted.25 Words for 500.NOTICE PARTICULARLY, Postage Stamps will be Accepted.The above rates are CASH with ord When not prepaid numerous ent\u2019 bave to be made, and the rate is consequence, mucb higher.No charge made In our books for any ac vertisement of less than five agat lines space.Lae afr.Su PSP SRE - - \u2014 SEE eet mue - æ\u2014.\u2026\u2014 oe we TENTS Tn Tenis, \u2014 288 pe = THE RED GERANIUM.(By Helen Porter, in \u2018Chambers\u2019s Journal.) \u2014 Dan Bulger sat up in bed and looked round the infirmary ward with a face of disgust.How weary he was of everything! How tired of the waxed boards, the rows of beds with their blue-checked quilts, the tat clock ticking away the hours in the far corner! Nothing seemed altered in the eight years he had been there, bedridden; the only change was in the floating population who drifted in and out; and since old Patsey died, the week before, Dan found himself the oldest inmate.Close at hand a sick man and a de formed boy were playing a game.\u2018 \u2018118 alsy some tolks do be amused!\u2019 muttered Dan crossly, tor the sight annoyed him.He felt so dissatished with his surroundings that he had long passed the stage of taking any pleasure in the amuse- to an easier position, his glance fell on a flower-pot on the window-sill at the side of his bed, and his whole face brightened.\u2018Git me a sup av wather, Thady,\u2019 he called out to à more fortunate patieat who was able to walk.\u2018l'he geranium 18 morthial dhry entoirely.\u2019 Thady, as requested, went to the bathroom, and returned immediately, carrying some water in a cracked mug.\"Tis a grand little plant, Mr.Bulger; \"wr : TL) A [ .oy .- re He pity an it to diet As now he only wanted to lie quiet, for et dition.That is the only secret of their players for Dan and his geranium were his flower was satisfying enough 3 pass The tone was gentle, and the old man great success = curing eumafiism, me pe 0 Be | a SE STE RIT Prat Lon d ank, pit thick, distorted stalk, there.on the high Be oi Sills y?his yes were misty and ashamed.nr A Limited.Ottawa.ve) , pale S ining for fresh \u2018air and for Perhaps.Unnatural?Perhaps.re be stammered.meson ; is a source of never-end sunshine.Almost every condition neces- Sreat waste of feeling?Possibly.But!\u201d She sat down on the edge of the pal- nding \"ols to understand how Dan felt to that| 1} stump repotted in the fresh mould the joy te the housekeeper.He sary to plant-life was wanting except a loving care, without which it must have died years before.Dan smiled.No girl at her first ball, no budding poet, was half as susceptible of flattery as this old man about his only passession.* \u2018Tis doin\u2019 well\u201d he said; \u2018\u2019tis lnokin\u2019 foine this summer.It has seven leaves more nor last year.\u201d \u2018Does it ever Hower, Mr.Bulger?asked Thady with an air of innocence.\u2018Is it flower?Why, \u2019tis » grand red flower! It does be covered wid flowers.Wait till ye see it; ye\u2019ll be surprised!\u2019 cried Dan hopefully.\u2018Well, indeed thin, Mr.Bulwer, e have a consate av yer own about the plant!\u2019 cried a fellow-inmate from across the ward.\u2018I\u2019ve been here goin\u2019 on three year now, an\u2019 divil the sign av a flower I ever saw on it! Ould rubbish it is.I do be wonderin\u2019 the matron doesn\u2019t sling it out.Sure, \u2019tis only to humour ye she laves it!\u2019 \u2018Ould rubbish! Ould rubbish is it?stuttered Dan, shaking with rage.\u2018Maybe tis ould rubbish ye are yersel\u2019.Mr.Moriarty! Maybe \u2019tis yersel\u2019 she\u2019d be slingin\u2019 out in half a shake!\u201d A defiant snort from the other here interrupted him.but he continued, ' \"lis an orny- ment to the ward, that\u2019s what it 1s! Look at the beautiful green av it.An\u2019 audience, rejoicing, like patriotic Irishmen, in his sentiment, and also as Irish- \u2018\u201c And this is our gardener,\u2019 said the eyes.a men rejoicing in even the semblance of matron presently, pointing to Dan.\u2018 What did ye be sayin\u2019, honey?I\u2019m to go.We are in a position to say l''FIIONS at their own ir.a fight.| \u2018You see, Miss Moore, he has a plant of à bit deaf the day.\u2019 that through the Salvation Army and cues.has caused ome EI _ \u2018Well, I never saw sign av a flower on Lis own.\u2019 \u2018I said I can see how precious the the Dominion Immigration Agency, po- among those who have cone = 7- it, anyhow,\u201d retorted Mr.Moriarty, con- The lady said a few words to the old plant is,\u2019 she repeated louder.the B on farms can be found for four try under the auspices of tue Ao scious that he had come off second best in the encounter.\u2018The air av the place don\u2019t seem to.suit it,\u2019 said Dan, and there was a touch of wistfulness in his voice.\u2018It hasn't Hlowered this six year; though that\u2019s not sayin\u2019 it never will,\u201d he added.looking sternly at his enemy.\u201cIf I had a sup av new mould for it ve\u2019d soon see!\u2019 \"Sure, it\u2019s too ould, it is, to be doin\u2019 any good at all, at all.Faith, \u2019tis loike hrive 1 i ourse, are Jiritish juin.ny good at all, n, nor any but red geraniums;\u2019 and Dan thrive in such a place.If you will let LIEUT.-COL.HOWELL, : : re TE course, are Dintish juno tn yersel » it 13, Dan Bulger\u2014dyin\u2019 av ould Te ffened bis lip x that it might not me have the tiniest cutting, I'll get my |, taking that they will stay on the farms) were sent to .nterens wee age:\u2019 and Mr.Moriarty laughed brutal- (iver gardener to see to it.I shall be proud |iaX to meet the chartered steamships for a stated term.Canada.and have return » Le he turned over and drew the blan- a \u2018Oh.then, if you are so fond of gera- to have it in my greenhouse, and will \u2018lonian\u2019 and \u2018Kensington,\u2019 the former \u2018Having just returned from the west, perhaps because of ns har a ete about his head, piums.I must get you a new one.This bring it and show it to you next year.\u2019 from (Glasgow and latter from Liverpool, We find that the same conditions obtain {ed citizens The Army | tars oot always muck consider- poor old thing is dast blossoming; it is| Her words, her kindly glance, seemed having on board a number of immigrants in the North-West and British Columbia.hes: to alleviate in oor = workhouse one another's feelings in a too old, you see.\u2019 Miss Moore spoke to infuse new life into the old man.for all parts of Canada.They are due Mr.Bruce Walker, commissioner of mv the distress of cur Coes, bo \u2018Dyin\u2019 av ould age, i< it> Dvin\u2019 av kindly, but drew back, startled at the He was radiant.homer.vel at Halifax on Sunday.migration at W innipeg.informed me that cases we have Tecenad 1 ould age! Maybe \u2019tis better to be dyin\u2019 tone of his reply: , \u2018 cuttin\u2019 n° vel PR | have yer f B 1 oh solumbié 390 people bound ar \u201c D (he Cor AW em on [hse Pro ssw tne av old age than av the complaint je\u2019re No, thank ye, ma'am.Sure, ye of de ar thi come.m not wan to ot ritis Columbia, thirty-five of farm elp in the North-West at oud people who den mee is 10 troubled wid, Mr.Moriarty!\u2019 with a mane well; but my geranium is the very plant it any an A a lady.It\u2019s 2 prize - whom are, domestics.She also carries W ages notwithstanding the a NOT (they should accept tar ve scor ; ; Lo \u2018 est.A prize wan 1t was, a quare dea _greenhouse is its pro- |a hundred settlers for points i .|employment\u201d in such cities as Winnipeg, |travels 1ro difax ve 0 ane Jupection > a eon better nor any of yer palgorums, or sich- Per place, not à dirty hole like this.?tario.Those who are \"going to oe Edmonton, Calgary and other places, Le fd thar : n an Gus : 7 - which is more than can b.said for all like trash.\u2019 He spoke firmly, raising his So the cutting was taken, and the old coast will travel on a special tourist finds it impossible to get men to fll ha: shown suc! a disposit here!\u2019 Again Dan looked round for pub- YOice so that all the ward might hear; train and will be in charge of Major |these applications.The same is true of fhe distress as much as i lic approval, feeling that he had routed and, his protest and confession of faith .we.and Mrs.Creighton.British Columbia.The unemployed have ronto has done | his tormentor; but this sentiment was OYET he lay down and pretended to go ppendicitis On the \u2018Kensington\u2019 are nine hundred |been parading the streets of Vancouver, \"We are glad to note \u201che wo not so well received as the last; while to sleep.immigrants, of whom about four hun- the city has been caring for the out-of- mier Whitner to the «feo : Mike, resenting the allusion to his hab- \u2018 Never mind him, miss; he\u2019s not been dred are destined for points in Ontario, Works all through the winter.On the} gumzation will he all wed + 1* its, which were unfortunately beyond a himself of late,\u2019 the matron explained revented three hundred for the North-West, and other band, tue farmers who are realiz-!ple into Ontario who are doubt, growled, \u2018Quit yer blethers.man, an\u2019 let me git to sleep.\u2019 And satisfied for the present with Mike's discomfiture, Dan turned his attention to his plant.oot Wddenly something unusual, unexpect- She knows what's what.We can be 1 © CRITICS.are from twenty-five dollars a month up- from the Canadian Governm.od.cangh LN ee Brea h essly he ex seein\u2019 now what a geranium ought ter Appendicitis is the direct result of ; wards.We have applications trom |tative in England CTT: - .8; ot mistaken.be constipation, or a cold eetiling in the Lieut.-Col.Howell, speaking of recent British Columbia farmers in our office aro suitalde pele fo NUE Deep in the heart of the leaves a tiny flower-bud was hidden.and, with queer never come to anything after all?Day after day he watched it swelling, admiring its tender green, measuring ever fraction of the slender stem on whic it rested so proudly.Happy in his secret, he was so un- usudlly gentle that the matron began to wonder if be might not be unwell.It was so unlike Dan to lie there quietly with never a complaint or a peevish word.Happy in his secret, he was so unusually gentle that the matron began to wonder if he might not be unwell.lt was so unlike Dan to lie there auietly with never a complaint or a Deevish word.His companions, too, did not understand this new attitude.It was something extraordinary to see the smile on his face, the look of placid content in the tired old eyes.; When Jim Blake whispered, \u2018\u2019lis not long for this wurrld he is at all, at all; he\u2019ll be the next as\u2019ll be tuk,\u201d he only voiced public opinion.The day when a thin line of red uush- ed the side of the bud Dan spoke of it, and from that moment till the geranium was a mean enough blossom, goodness knows; but the rarest orchid could not have pleased the old man more as he lay and watched it with rapturous eyes.Poor Dan! he had almost forgotten what a flower ought to be like in the eight years he had passed in this place.There was no view from his window, nothing but the gray stone wall of the next building; still, by throwing himself a little forward, he could catch a peep of the blue sky overhead.But stunted geranium one would need to change places with him, not for a brief momgnt, but for the eight long years he had been, like the plant, starved of all that makes life glad.As he lay there in that curious state, half-waking, half-sleeping, what dreams passed through his mind! One could not say whether he were in the land of dreams or in the land of realities, for his dreams were go real to him, and his thoughts roamed free in the past.He seemed to see the little cabin, with its mud-tramped floor, the dresser in the corner with its row of gaudy bowls, the peg on the wall where the rosary used to hang, the crude photo tacked to the shelf above\u2014the photo of the boy who had died in \u2018 Ameriky ' half a lifetime ago.He could almost feel the peat- laden breeze as it blew softly through the casement, stirring the leaves of the geraniums which made the window-ledge so bright; he could almost see the bent form of the \u2018 missus\u2019 as she watered her favorites, and hear her voice, \u2018 Troth, they do be great company the creatures.Some hold by cats, an\u2019 more by dogs; but give me geraniums, sez I.\u2019 And the start with which he came back to the present filled his eyes with sharp tears.The door at the end of the room had lousy.man, which he received in sulky silence; and she, thinking he was merely shy, added kindly, \u2018I'm glad you like Howers too; you'll admire mine.You do admire it?\u2019 she asked.\u2018I admire some flowers, don\u2019t hould by all.\u2019 \u2018But you like my pelargonium, surely?\u2019 \u2018I\u2019m not carin\u2019 for palgorums, ma\u2019am, ma'am.I in a whisper as she led her visitor away.\u2018 Wan in the eye for you, Mr.Bulger!\u2019 exulted Mike Moriarty as soon as the door closed.\u2018\u2019Tis aisy seein\u2019 the lady doesn\u2019t value yer ould cabbage, surely! But Dan was too dispirited even to make a reply, though the taunt went THE MONTREAL DAILY WITNESS bave killed some one with that heavy weight, too.\u2019 ; i \u2018Pd be sorry to hurt any, barrin\u2019 Mike Moriarty, miss,\u201d was the stubborn answer; and, failing to get any satisfaction from Dan, she closed the conversation by turning away and leaving the ward in darkness once more.; As the days went on Dan did not recover his spirits.The rival plant was dead, yet the memory of its glories still lingered and furnished a topic for those who wished to tease him; and in spite of himself a feeling of shame for his rash act disturbed the old man.He was conscious, too, that by betraying his jealousy he had made himself ridiculous.When next Miss Moore appeared he turned away, trying to avoid her notice.She came straight up to him, however, holding up a brown-paper bag.Some fresh earth for that plant of yours, Dan, \u2019 she explained, smiling at him.\u2018Thank ye kindly, miss.\u2019 Dan\u2019s voice was toneless.\u201c Shall I repot it for you?\u2019 .Co \u2018Don't be goin\u2019 for to touch it, miss.\u2018 Oh, I assure you I'll be very careful\u2014 I'm quite a skilled gardener myself.over?\u2019 She looked round, and severa voices broke in, eager to tell her the history of its premature death.1, Dan pretended not to hear, and yet every word stabbed him, it sounded such a black episode as related by Mike Moriarty.; | Curiously the young girl studied the culprit, noting the flushed and averted face, and some impulse made her advance to speak to him again.\u2018 Why, Dan, how had the poor plant annoyed let, laying her soft, white hand on his old and twisted one.\u2018Tell me all about it, Dan.\u2019 \u2018\u2019Twas this way, miss.They did be makin\u2019 a laugh av me an\u2019 the wan wee flower on the plant, an\u2019 I c\u2019u\u2019dn\u2019t bear it; it made me mad like.\u2019 \u2018Im sorry I brought it if that is so; but you could hardly expect yours to have flowers like mine, which comes from a conservatory and has every care; \u2019 and as she spoke she thought there was something a little pathetic in the professional jealousy of an old gardener, for such she supposed him to be.\u201cAh, miss, don\u2019t be thinkin\u2019 that\u2014 leastwise \u2014\u2014 He could not explain, but added, with a shake of the head, in a voice all broken and husky, \u2018 \"Twasn\u2019t only that, miss; but she was powerful proud av the plant.\u2019 And at last the girl understood.\u2018Your wife?\u2019 she asked gently.\u2018Yes, miss; an\u2019 she\u2019s gone to Glory this nine year, an\u2019 it hurts me to hear them raise the laugh on what she was so sot on once.\u2019 It was quite a little time before any answer could come for the painful lump in her throat, and the girl turned\u2019 and looked at the miserable plant with altered eyes\u2014with eyes which, like Dan\u2019s, at her words a new light shone in his Dan\u2019s glance flew round the ward to see that all were listening, and he answered with a ring in his voice, a new note of pride, \u2018\u2019Tis so, miss.I allers knew \u2019twas a grand plant.\u2019 The girl smiled, and, seeing his little manoeuvre, humored it.In a loud, clear voice she said, © You are quite right.Dan; it would be a beautiful plant if it got half fairplay.But it cannot In Seven Out of Ten Cases by Avoiding Constipation With an Occasional Dose of Dr.Chase\u2019s Kidney-Liver Pills.abdomen, starting inflammation of the appendix.Of these 75 percent are the Fre OT eestor overeat THROW AWAY LININENTS Here\u2019s the Prescription to Cure Rheumatism.Liniments only reach the skin and the muscles directly under the skin.Now, liniments can\u2019t cure Rheumatism.They simply dead- the nerves for a time.When the effect wears away, the pain returns worse than ever.If the bowels do not move regularly\u2014 if the kidneys are strained or weak\u2014if the skin is dry or harsh\u2014the blood is sure to be filled with impurities or urea.This urea is changed into uric acid, which is the poison that causes rheumatism.Now, the only possible way to cure Rheumatism is to prevent urie acid from Ca ments of his neighbors.| was in full flower he and his pl .; ; + bei formed Logically, the only way ; : LC plant were Why, where is the pelargonium I left ng .gically, y l'hen, as he paintully drew himself in the centre of interest in the ward.It here.by the way?Surely it is very soon to do this is to keep kidneys, bowels and skin in good working order, and prevent the stomach from being too acid.And the only way to do this is to take \u2018Fruit-a-tives.These marvellous tablets of fruit juices and tonics act directly on the three great eliminating organs\u2014bowels, kidneys and skin\u2014and put them in perfect con.girl had brought; and when presently she went away she left a happy, contented Dan behind her.Reinstated in the respect of his companions, his own conscience at rest\u2014for the girl had freely forgiven him for destroying the pelargonium\u2014his plant honored and appreciated, no wonder he felt a different creature.It was a pleasure to see him, and as he launched a scathing taunt at Mike Moriarty even that irascible foe had not the heart to insult him, \u2018\u2019Tig little ye know about plants.\u2019Tis aisy seein\u2019 what a gomeral ye are, Mr.Moriarty.The lady axed for a cut- tin\u2019\u2014ay, an\u2019 was proud to have it!\u2019 AFTER NORB IMMIGRANTS TWO SALVATION ARMY BOATS DUE AT HALIFAX ON SUNDAY.Lieut.-Colonel T.Howell, head of the Immigration Department of the Salvation Army in Canada, passed through Montreal yesterday on the way to Hali- two hundred for the Maritime Provinces.Of those going to Ontario, for- ty-two are domestics.REPLY TO articles in western papers regarding immigration Metters aad criticism of the \" La ar * RER ER ES EG IE der FE As 5 HURSDAY.APRIL 2, 1° $=! Space in the modern kitchen is valuable, and compact convenience is desirable.For this reason we attention to the design of our Combined Gas and Coal patterns.We make three stock sizes, and as well build + JREGAL RANGES \u2014 x) EE « J « FT TE AE IT C00 [ALEVE A RIK] In ; a have given much careful T (EF = A Tere | \u2014 at) 0 RR! oe Bn | = ti LEY BE gl a C7 a8 3 5 >.A A SX.R 3 - _\u2014 3 i - N £Y ' k +, 22° .HA , ee 0 to order to meet special requirements.Headquarters for under the auspices of the Salvation Army were reported to be out of employment.General Booth's recent statements refer to inquiries made at that time.court fullest inquiry by the government and civic authorities, into this whole question not only in Toronto, but in all cities in Canada, as to who is responsible for the unemployed and undesirable im- send hundreds more, if they are willing or five hundred men, suitable for farm work.The Army does not propose to undertake to introduce to respectable farmers any unsuitable or undesirable 1m- migrants who have found their way to this country through various agencies, but we will assist, as we have been doing all the winter, all those who are willing to accept farm work at reasonable wages, and are ready to give an under- ing that the spring 1s fast approaching have been appealing for help.but the unemployed in that province, like those here, seem unwilling to accept farm work, notwithstanding that the wages offered at Toronto yet, to verify this statement.The Provincial Government turn to the We: | can supply you witha Kanye to suit your your needs, structed in every detail PRICES FROM $30.00 UP GEO.R.PROWSE, \u201c\u2018BERKEFELD\u201d Water Filters._ suitable.We thin, ooo 208 Montreal.+ one, and all reascuaise ou with this.the demand.But we vw.Na dre In this regard tho one of our special pool, namely, he > should have saved «bo other of our st.- La lana, and retusing lo ass= TORONTO IS TOO CHARITABLE.\"As far as we can as era ployed mm the city or Tor 1: up of newcomers have gathered here trom a.ja - kitchen Carefully conard Cara.McCILL STREET, you an Oirishman, too, Mike Moriarty! opened, and a lady-visitor stood on the 8aW in it a reminder of happier days, of migrants.The Army feel compelled to |sailed early in A> AV.I'm s\u2019prised at ye! Barrin' the big threshold.In her arms she held a mag- days which had not always lain in the take this step, because we believe rival convinced that tn.ter 11400 branch ye can see out av the far win- | nificent crimson pelargonium; and as narrow ward of a workhouse infirmary.organizations are trying to do injury to|in many instances, > Ls dow, \u2019tis the only bit av green I've sot |'she explained that she brought it \u2018to The shabby, stunted geranium was the us by endeavoring to saddle on the Army our policy.eyes on for eight year.Green for the brighten up the ward a bit,\u2019 the matron last link to be broken, for friends and the responsibility for the present unem- \u2018I do not hesitwre ~~ vy honour av Ould Oireland, sez 1!\u201d And busied herself placing it on the centre home and love had gone, never to re- loyed question Army's Immigration Las ers : after making this bid for popularity, Mr.table and wrapping a piece of crinkly turn.ployed 4 ' cleanest 1 3 ve a LE Bulger looked triumphantly round the paper round the pot.It made a rich \u2018I think I understand; \u2019 and her voice WORK ENOUGH tion an Pistols LS ward.splash of color in the dingy room, and required quite an effort to steady it.\u2018I ON 1HE FARM avoidir ; a St ene \u201ci More power to ye, Dan!\u2019 \u2018Right ye every eye was drawn to it.Every eye think I ean see what a very precious .Ly DE COMPAL TR : are, Mr.Bulger!\u2019 \u2018Sorra a bit av him but Dan\u2019s, for after the first glance he Plent it is.\u2019 \u2018The Salvation Army has found em-|UY reiusing to find juositions desarves a better!\u201d cried some of the turped away, his heart torn with jea- Dan had recovered his composure, and ployment on farms for a good portion ot \u201cHENICE We Lave no the unemployed in Toronto, and could MÉHUNE Upon some peelocw on ada, including the Norre-We- as some from the of Umted + and we further approve he the Domimion steps to Governmen discourage , ussisten through chamtable arganiza manding that they shall have Army does not belive mows elly understood as \u2018assise « wonderful st t} i i Por I : ; ee ie said home, Indeed, for he mext few days result oi constipation.Hsides abdomin: [Poley of some agencies, including the Salvation ariy and say.Cam vou not Th Jd of weet ner * ! > to nS, an | ¢ Colle .pans which my, said: ring us people who will accept farm iy at LS Ss F \u2018 \u2018 mala \u2014\u2014\u2014 \u2014 his companions meant, to be actively is finally centralize in 3 persistent localiz- \u2018The Salvaticn Army is not responsible Work?\u201d with the result that the Army and fo prier TE IT HEALS THE LUNGS.avowed foe.Mike: PH a pert bs of Jus ry may pe nigh.abdomen, the pa- fo: the tnempioyed of the city of \u2018lo vn- has Just, placed que the last ten days them to join their bush.M 4 .: ?0 vomitin > \u201d adve 1 en .nearly T gr a , .; = _ ll ani When Catarrhozone is inhaled it to take a rise out of the old fellow, and {stomach upset, and occasionally chilly (ne of the ee, has been Put in A on puede aps on farms on try.whew they have y epreads through the breathing organs, they never knew that to him their chaff sensation.craployed in Car ada both or a A : un- nére , s a cry for them.: y ali meant rea .i Ÿ I HUN en and w«- Pre.eut Co we 11 + carrving healing to the sore spots.An suffering Operations are dangerous and expen- men, who came to this country through \u2018The question is asked, \u201cWhy do we clap Cul.Howe: CE, E irritable throat is cured in five minutes, rth and colds.Catarrhozone brings w health to your throat, nose and Very pleasant and harmless.\u20181 ora .:ht a severe cold which devel and hurled it at the offending pelargo- Besides loosening the bowe that the names of those who are sup-|able wages, and there are so many desir-| from Halifax to Vaio + catarrh, and finally settled o oped pium.The crash wakened every one, |the liver and kidneys in a h ihe put posed to have replied should be furnish- 2ble people in the Old Land who would places A ne the tamis I ws rites Mr.A Nori, Sn my and it was some small satisfaction to |tion.It is the combined action) condi od us, but this has not yet been done, | 8ladly accept these positions.which many be es AR a a | !.Catarrhozone relieved quick] and an even in the midst of his disgrace to medicine on the liver and kidne \u2018e do not deny that there may be some of the so-called unemployed retuse to Army : it) J.on ne a d me.Il recommend Catarrhozon see by the faint light from the night- makes these filtering organs eff ye oibat people who came out under the auspices fill, the Army feels itself bound 10 con- {oi all hi i RE ne ju - Iv\u201d The complete outht gives t \u20ac watcher\u2019s lamp that his enemy was shat- eliminating poisons from the s ective IN {of the Salvation Army who have found tirue its immigration policy to some ex- and |: at fas heen done yn ths\u2019 treatment and is guaranteed to tered beyond hope of repair.Ask your neighbor about them 0 their way to Toronto from outside places, tent.Hence we advertise in the Old re mare the 2 hE .2; price one dollar: sample size eed, then, an\u2019 I'll tell Miss Moore | pill a dose, 25 cents a box, at : 79\u20ac [but if such is the case, they are here Land in order to get in touch witl e More than gratetul for to five cents Get Cat pie size, twen the next time she comes,\u2019 added the |r Edmanson.Bates & Co all dealers, against our advice This only oe \u201cto desiring to emigre: thi Leth bose [ner im whl they have pnts.\u2018et Catarrhoz a UN \\anson, > ; ravice.y * E se Y, 0 We als todo an thie lorie ur druggist to-day.ty wmgratetal ol mens y ier |e Ala for Dr.Chase's 1908 \"Calon: verify Commissioner Goombe's ctéfement 23 to Be in à position to properly aise [dal ta sho he Teo : + 10u mig ar Almanac.in December last, when less than one |them as to the conditions here, A \\ Ce te © < here, and to jthe Canadian Pane Raha 05 At last he could bear it no longer, and aged to screw one of the heavy iron knobs off his bedstead, and after the lights were out he rose painfully in bed sive, so, naturally, it is important to paration that holds the confidence of the people for a constipation cure as does Dr.Chase\u2019s Kidney-Liver Pills.the Salvation Army during 1907 to com- ed.We have not troubled to investigate this, although we have requested hundred who were brought to Canada advertise in ureat Britain, while there there is a great demand for tarm help In every province in Canada at reason- discourage those who we think are not fo}Wlows: \"We, the undersixre d.thanks tu the able staff 1 (kB \u2018hronchitis it soothes from tt resolved to make an end of it.With |avoid th Bani ; n \u201cthr nat ' $ 1e first » ï .vol ese symptoms.nis a- : .; 3) r .unety-three signatit- \"1; cath.Nothing so certain for ca.Breat secrecy and infinite care he man- [tion and you ire safe D je ons municate with a given address.Seventy 87¢ So many unemployed in some of the |oxpressine their 110-400 : Do pre- replies are supposed to have been receiv- Citiee here?Our answer js that while rendered them.1.acre - dr Lt \u201c and EA FY \u20ac 8» N = LY wn 3 Ne # of 2, 2) A + [|] ApriL 2, 1908 \u2014_\u2014 V] other take: THURSDAY, a Cascaret and baby gets the benefit.It is} asy to supply, in this natural, Way, | the laxative a baby needs.An exclusive milk diet tends to constipation with all of us.= , Joes inactivity.Without exercise, without coarse food and fruit and green .-getables, our bowels are never active.Is it any wonder that a nugsing baby, who cannot yet walk,\u2019 r~eds the help of a laxative?All babies do, as you know.- When baby grows older, his different foods will do what Cascarets do ir the bowels.When baby can walk and play and be active, exercise will take the place a\u2019.laxative, :*, until then, a gentle laxative is almost a constant necessity.All \u201cey mohers know that.I+ 'sn't necessary to give the laxative direct to the baby.It is better if (ne mother takes it.Then the baby gets its laxative as part of its food.And the mother is be.ped at the same time.Rat use nothing but Cascarets.They are gentle and natural\u2014purely vegetable.No irritation, no harsh- ress.nn griping.Cascarets are candy tablets.They are sold by all druggists, but never ir ~ 1.x.Be sureto get the genuine, with CC C on every tablet.The price is 3 cents, 25 cents and Ten Cents per Box.227 JAEGER Pure Wool afest Underwear for Spring\u2014 To escape all the discomforts of the treacherous Spring weather wear \u201cJaeger\u201d Pure Wool\u2014day and night \u2014Cool on warm days, protective on chilly days.(Read \u2018Health Culture\" Copies free.) Perfect fitting \u2014 well made \u2014 economical.\u201d The name \u2018\u2018Jaeger\u2019\u2019 is a hallmark of high quality.Sold at fixed moderate prices in most cities throughout Canada.Ask your dealer.Retail depots: MONTREAL.318 St.Catherine Street West.' TORONTO.10 Adelaide Street West.\" WINNIPEG.288 Portage Avenue.J A BOUQUET OF ROSES Pit ENTED TO SENIOR MEMBER OF SHERBROOKE STREET METHODIST CHURCH and nerve than some police officers.He was glad to see the churches moving closer together, and urged that the time had come when we must look at the foreigners coming to Montreal as fellow-, citizens and make them Canadians.Last Sunday eighty Italians met for a religions service in St.James Church and were addressed by a minister of their own nationality.Mr.Brown spoke on ideals.* Life,\u2019 he said, \u2018was worth something if lived right.\u201d Optimism was the keynote to a happy and success- negation of Sherbrooke Street Church concluded the exer connection with the celebration Sotvethid anmiversary ot the LH ( à congrerational TRIN ful life, and he made a plea for right- + \u20ac et - or .eousnes -onsis ei \u2014\u2014__\u2014 MONTREAL BAR ASSOCIATION.The Montreal Bar Association will hold its regular meeting at its rooms, corner St.Catherine and Stanley streets, y asked for, and included 325 - by the Sunday School, ol the evening's proceudings \u201csentation to Mrs.Pratt ot a losex representing the num- :- lhe church had been in during all of which she had virer, The presentation was © request of the ladies of the othe Reve Prof.CoE.Bland, \u201con ol the Rev.H.G.Bland, ~~ resulted im the establish- - church an 1865.Mr.Bland was chosen for the pleasing because he was a connecting \u201ci the past and the present and partly because he had been pastor of the church, Pratt, on behalf of his [this evening at 830 o'clock.Three \u201cxed the bouquet and made proposed am@ndments to the by-laws + hnowledgment to the do-| will be considered.On this occasion \u201cref F.P.Walton, dean of the Facul- ey ening excellent addresses tv of Law, McGill, will deliver a lecture ~! by the Rev.Dr.Young |on the new German code.The bench W.T.G.Brown, B.A.|of Montreal is invited, and also the \\ vuug bore greetings from st, Members with their friends.\u2018he grandmother of Sher- ter being regarded as a \u201civ East End Church.He \u201cthe work of enforcing the ul catching house breakers +n \u2018ait of the hands of the seated to the ladies who -+1 showing more diligence QUICK LUNCH ASSIGNMENT.Charles E.Brovden, carrying on business as a restaurant keeper, under the name of the American Quick Lunch, has consented to assign at the demand of Alex.Smith.\u2014- CUR CANADIAN CLIMATE 01 \u20182e skin.Guard against the effects of sud- raw winds, dry cold, smoke and dust by JAMPANA\u2019S ITALIAN BALM neck and hands.It soothes irritation and healthy and beautiful.ran Cale BS, cn face, eek.soft, + 1 your druggist's\u201433¢ by mail.! FRANK L.BENEDICT & CO., Mentreal.\u201c THE MONTREAL HOW CHILD WAS KILLED 2 | CORONER\u2019S JURY EXONERATES MOTORMAN AND GIVES VER- DICL OF EXCUSABLE HOMICIDE.; \u2014 ( Coroner McMahon held an inquest yesterday into the circumstances sur- roundi the death of nine-year-old Mary Brailofsky, who was killed by a street car on Tuesday morning.Thomas Gilroy, a bricklayer, \u2018said he was passing at the time of the accident.He declared that the little girl paused near the car tracks when the car was about sixty feet away, and then made a dart across the track and stumbled against the ridge of frozen mud which at this place was nearly twelve inches in height.The little girl fell back on the car track and was dragged a distance of twelve feet.In Mr.Gilroy\u2019s opin- on, the ridge of mud was the cause of the accident, as the child would have crossed in safety if she had not stumbled aver it.Dr.Dugas, medical expert, read his report, which proved that death had been caused through a fracture of the skull.K.Vermette, conductor of car No.205, stated that he did not see the accident, but saw the conductor turn off the power, reverse, and put on his brakes.When asked by the coroner whether the motorman had rung his bell he replied, \u2018 Yes, I heard the bell ring several times.\u2019 George Belisle, the motorman, of car No.205, swore that he was only travelling at five miles an hour as there was a car in front a block away.He saw the child when she ran across the track and did all in his power to stop the car.Several -other witnesses were called.After deliberating for several minutes the jury returned a verdict of excusable homicide.The little girl lived with her parents at 418 St.Dominique street.OVERWHELIING ANGLO-SAXONS \u2014 A FRENCH WRITER ON CANADIAN IMMIGRATION.\u2014 The \u2018Revue des Deux Mondes\u2019 pnb- lishes a very interesting article on the French immigration policy of the Canadian overnment, from the pen of Mr.louis Arnould, for two years proiessor of French literature at Laval University in Montreal.: The writer points out that while the official figures show, lor the last ten years, an influx of about six hundred thousand Anglo-Saxons into the Dominion, only fourteen thousand immigrants lave come from France and Belgium, and he comes to the conclusion that, if things continue at that rate, the French- Canadians, after heroically struggling during a century and a half, must disappear for ever under the pressure of that pacific invasion.Mr.Arnould further calls attention to the report of the Department of the Interior on the question of immigration, for the year extending from July, 1904, to June, 1905, and he says that a careful observer will find there an ably organized system, having a double object: to fill the west and bring there English- speaking immigrants.At the end of his article, the French writer admits that the Canadian Government has recently manifested its intention to inaugurate a serious immigration movement in French-speaking countries, and he invites his compatriots, who intend to leave their native land, to turn their eyes towards Canada, the most French country in the world cutside of France itself.CHANCELLOR DAY Cnt CHARGES AGAINST HIM FOR DEFAMING PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT RULED OUT OF THE CHURCH COURT.\u2014 New York, April 1.\u2014The charges preferred against Chancellor Day, of Syracuse University, by the Rev.George A.Cooke, of Brandon, Vt.were ruled out of court by Bishop David H.Moore at the opening of the 109th New York Methodist Episcopal Conference to-day.Bishop Moore in dismissing the charges sald he regarded the complaint against Chancellor Day as a direct attack upon free speech and free press.The decision was greeted by cheers and long continued applause.The charges against Chancellor Day contained five counts and alleged that he had defamed President Roosevelt in some of his public utterances.Dr.Day made no effort to answer the charges.eet THE MINERS\u2019 STRIKE \u2014 THOUSAND MEN THROUGHOUT OHIO.FIFTY 1DLE Columbus, O., April 1.\u2014According to \u2018accurate reports received here to-day frem al! over the Ohio mining district, fifty thousand workmen of all kinds in the mines are idle to-day as the result of the decision of mine officials in the central competitive district to stop work because they say the operators decline to make aay wage agreement.THB REFORM OF MACRDONIA \u2014 AUSTRIA REJECTS DRITAIN\u2019S PROPOSAL.Vienna, April 1\u2014The \u2018Nieu Free Press\u2019 announces that Austria has definitcly rejected Great\u201d Britain\u2019s proposal for the appointment of a Governor-General of Maredania.DAILY WITNESS OF BETWEEN SEASONS \u2014 The-few weeks when it is neither winter nor spring maké a trying period for the woman who wants to look well dressed always, on a small income or salary.Out-door garments that look quite presentable while the winter holds, suddenly take on several degrees of dinginess and shabbiness with the longer hours of sunshine that usher in the spring.With the streets in their present messy, sloppy condition, and a good deal of cold still in the atmosphere, one feels that the time for the new spring suit is not yet.But what to do in the meantime?Having the winter street suit cleaned and well pressed just at this time makes its wearer feel more \u2018respectable,\u2019 skirt-bindings, buttons, etc., being renewed, of course, if they show worn in spots.A white or cream tie of some soft material, with lace-trimmed ends, or a lace or chiffon jabot at the throat, helps wonderfully in giving a fresh look to the costume.The hat for between seasons, when the felt or velvet looks and féels too heavy, and straw or braid looks and feels too light, is one of the most difficult articles of dress to provide a makeshift for.There is usually some distinctive feature introduced which puts last spring\u2019s hat-shape out of commiis- sion, while even a simple hat comes quite expensive at the beginning of the season.The smallish toque of tulle, or chiffon and foliage or flowers is about the most satisfactory, as its general shape does not change so much but that it can with a little alteration be worn several \u2018spells\u2019 of between seasons.If the toque shape is not becoming, something after the sailor order of malines and mohair, made on a wire foundation that can be bent into the desired shape, gives good service.Neat shoes and un-worn rubbers do more than a little in making one feel presentable in this sartorially trying time of year.Does anything look more \u2018stuffy \u2019 and the reverse of trim than dark cloth gaiters or overshoes, perhaps splashed with mud, ds their owner lifts her skirts and picks her way over the crossings?Low shoes with rubbers are ugly and untidy, and invite colds by leaving the ankles but poorly protected against the damp hems of the skirts.Black or brown boots, whichever color goes best with the costume, of substantial quality, laced up snugly around the ankles, and worn with water-tight rubbers, are the neatest and most healthful foot wear for wet weather.The boots can be had lined, if more warmth is' desired.PINNING ON THE VEIL \u2014 \u201c To put a veil on correctly takes a certain amount of time and often considerable patience if the hat is a large one with \u2018wide, irregular rim, but surely \u2018the end justifies the expenditure of time and care.To begin with, no one veil should be worn with any but the one hat.The mesh quickly stretches and becomes adapted to the shape of the brim, so that no matter how sogn the stiffening disappears the veil can be tied neatly, provided it is not stretched every day to a new form.Then, of course, the veil must be taken off the hat and folded flat after each wearing\u2014never left pinned to the hat.In buying a veil for a hat a good quarter of a yard should be allowed for, beyond what is actually required to go around the brim.In putting on the veil the material is first held up about the face and a pin is then placed at the edge of the brim of the hat to prevent the veil fror- slipping down when the ends are caught up, rolled around, and either pinned down flat to the hat or else tucked in under some Medicine in the Spring Needed by Everyone Winter Weakens the System.Saps the Blood, Leaves Us Tired and Thin.pres Great epidemics break out in spring, such as fevers, pestilences, and infectious skin diseases.Winter shuts us in from air and only the most robust get even a little sunshine.As a consequence of this unnatural mode of life, the blood becomes polluted, thin, colorless.Then we grow listless, dull, easily lired, have headaches and find our work a burden.Reduced to this condition we become an easy prey to disease and fill hos- pistals and churchyards.To rapidly form rich blood, to expel the accumulated humors that winter has stored up in the system, to call back the energy, endurance and vim that will make life joyous, just take Ferrozone, a spring cleanser, unequalled in medicine.Ferrozone purifies by rebuilding nerve tissue and vitalizing the blood.The entire system soon feels the beneficent action of new rich blood; slow organs are stimulated to normal activity, expel poisons and wastes from the body, and the result is the beautifully, harmonious working of the system.Weak folks are restored and health becomes as natural a consequence as growth from moisture and sunlight.Men and women fortify your nerves with Ferrozone, renew the blood through its marvellous blood-forming wower, regain vigorous and enduring strength by its action upon appetite and digestion.Use Ferrozone if you want to be strong.*T increased my -weight seven pounds in one month and regained health that had been lost for two years\u2014did this by using Ferrozone,\u201d writes Mrs.C.Maybee, of Centertown.Ferrozone brought me restful sleep and good digestion, enabled me to relish my meals and work hard all day.I consider it the finest tonic, the most nourishing medicine 1 ever used.Try Ferrozone yourseK, 50c.per box or six for 82.50.at all dealers.OER Ar \u201ctd TEM Begun ANT OR, RESTE peer TRY i.TB HR PR) 0 PEER ES INTEREST TO WOMEN.la trimming, so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.With a toque or turban, of course, the task is easy, but in a large picture hat or one of the popular wide- brimmed sailors of the present moment the difficulty is greater.With a, large hat the veil is first fastened to the front of the brim and then the ends are brought up and tied loosely in the back.\u2018Then the mesh is attached firmly to the hat by pinning it along the brim, the pins holding up the veil but just enough to fit flat over the face, for there must be no wrinkle visible anywhere.When the veil is thus securely and neatly fastened everywhere the ends are taken and twisted about each other \u2014and either pinned down firmly or tucked under some part of the trimming.A veil must never be knotted or even tied in a bow knot, for the mesh will surely catch in some of its dots and be necessarily torn in order to get it off the hat.If the ends are simply twisted about each other they will not fail to hold if\u2018fastened down to the brim with a long pin.Too many pins cannot be made use of to fasten the veil securely to the hat.If possible the invisible hair- ping pinning the veil to the hair at the back should not be made use of, but with a large, wide-brimmed hat they cannot well be dispensed with if the veil is to be Kept neatly in place.A thread or mesh veil must not be allowed to cover any of the feather or flower trimming on a hat giving a stiff, ungraceful ine, FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, O.M- \u2014 The new honor conferred on Miss Florence Nightingale, who has recent: ly been presented with the freedom of the city of London, recalls the heroic work with which her name will always be associated.The story will bear retelling for younger readers of this generation.Miss Nightingale was born in Flor ence, in 1820.The daughter of a county gentleman, she was well educated and accomplished, but her intense 1n- terest in nursing the sick led her to choose a study of hospital work rather than the usual social pleasures and interests.She took a course at the Kaiserwerth Institution on the Rhine, much to the wonder of her friends.as no \u2018lady\u2019 of that period thought of such a thing as training for the profession of nurse.Indeed, nursing at that time was far from being ranked among the professions.\u2018When the Crimean war broke out, and accounts of the sufferings of sick and wounded soldiers reached England, many philanthropic ladies volunteered to go out and \u2018nurse,\u2019 but they were so 1g norant of practical necessary details that some One in the War Office remarked that he feared the acceptance of the services of these enthusiastic volunteers would result not only in \u2018many indifferent nurses, but many hysterical patients.\u201d But in Miss Florence Nightingale, the astute Secretary for War saw the woman of the hour.With the äp- proval of the government, she was soon on her way to the scene of war, with a band of thirty-eight nurses selected from the few institutions then existing.They reached Scutari on Nov.4, the day before the Battle of Inkerman.The Barrack hospital, a huge building intended as barracks, placed at the disposal of the army by the Sultan, was fast filing up.The disabled from Alma and Balaclava were there, and before the nurses had time to unpack, the wounded from Inkerman began to arrive in appalling numbers, until every bed in double rows down each side of the long corridors was filled, and the last arrivals had to be laid on the ground.The beds were unspeakably dirty, there was no proper furniture, no soap or towels, no dressings, cloths or hospital garments, the men lay in their uniforms stiff with gore and mud.The cooking would have taxed the appetite of a gang of strong men.The supplies were of the poorest kind, rancid butter, leathery meat, etc.The laundry arrangements amounted to next to nothing.Miss Nightingale had krought a supply of necessary things with her, and she and her band at once organized measures of reform.Within ten davs after her arrival, she had fitted up a kitchen from which eight hundred men were regularly supplied with suitable food.She also hired a house and established a laundry, where the clothes would be properly washed and not stolen.The sisters overhauled the bedding, made new mattresses and suitable bed clothes, the stores being kept replenished by sympathizers at home.In three months ten thousand shirts were provided, besides other garments.During the first terrible days, Miss Nightingale was known to stand for twenty hours at a stretch, receiving the wounded and finding places for them.Often at night she was seen going her rounds with her little shaded lamp.She was to be found tending the worst cholera and fever cases, or standing beside the poor fellows on the operating table trying to help them bear their pain.Having got the hospitals at Scutari in shape, Miss Nightingale sailed for the Crimea to inspect the camp hospitals.Shortly after she had a severe attack of the Crimean fever, but as -oon as she was convalescent she returned to Scu- tari, and tontinued her work until the war was over.Before leaving the Crimea, \u201cliss Nightingale erected at her own expense a large white marble cross on a height above Balaclava to the memory of the brave dead.As a testimonial to her, the British public raised a fund of some £44,000, which she devoted\u201d to founding a training school for nurses.She received the thanks of Queen Vie- toria, and a commemorative jewel designed by the Prince Consort.In December last, King Edward conferred 1pon her the Order of Merit, she being the first woman to receive that order.Miss Nightingale, now in her eighty- eighth vear, lives very quietly at her home in Park Lane.London.5 ra af da - 13 IN THE SICK ROOM \u2014 The person in charge of preparing and serving the invalids food has an important duty.What is sometimes supposed to be a total lack of appetite is often due to failure in preparing and serving food in a palatable and tempting manner.There .nay be sui- ficient desire for fwod, but not for the particular food offered.Variety in cooking takes the place of variety in food, and when the kinds ~f tood must be limited, change the manner of serving.Surroundings and circumstances often have much to do with the comfort or discomfort of the sick one; the odor of cooking and the noise of the preparation should be kept quite away trom the sick room.Do not ask the invalid each time what she would like to eat, but serve what you know is wholesome and nourishing in a dainty and tempting manner; it is often the unexpected which pleases most.A fastidious or nervous person may have the desire for food destroyed by being confronted with too much at a time.Untasted food, dishes that have been used, cups or glasses, ought not to be left standing about the sick-room.All food served to an invalid should appear as tempting as possible.The linen, china, glass, and silver should be the very nicest and prettiest in the house.A bright, fresh Hower 'aid on the folded napkin; the chop or piece of steak ornamented with parsley; the hot food served very hot, and the cold articles very cold\u2014will do much in pleas- inz the delicate, sensitive taste of an invalid.Have all plates, cups and raucers hot when used for toast, tea, \u201coffee, etc.Put the food you wish to keep hot over a bowl of boiling water, and \u2018over the plate with a hot saucer, if you have to carry the tray through cool rooms or up Hights of stairs, so that it will reach the sick room nice and hot.Have all fruit cold, especially oranges and grapes.THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS \u2018The trouble with most of us is that we are too ambitious.In dreaming and In working toward some definite goal, from day to day, many opportunities, small but beautiful, pass ns unseen.The girl who longs to go ont and conquer the world fails to see the duties that lie so close to her at home; the most brilliant talker at the large dinner sits in moody silence at her own table; the mother who so honestly works and plans for her family gives them in her exhaustion after her physical efforts, only the tired and critical side of herself in daily association.The man whose wife 1s 1n awe of him, and whose children shrink from him, is a failure\u2014however successful he may be in a material way.The girl who is irritable at home is a failure\u2014however charming and success ful she may be in society.The wife and mother, however poor, who sends forth each day a contented husband and a well-cared-for brood of children, is a successful woman.It would be well if we could realize and remember these things, and look more closely to the small needs of those around us.\u2014\u2018 Har per\u2019s Bazar.\u2019 A USEFUL SKIRT With the present style of skirt fitting closely about the waist and hips and Haring only below the knees, it is ab- solutelv necessary to have the underskirt and petticoat made so chat there shall not be one unnecessary wrinkle or crease, and of course, the very lightweight materials now in vogue make this doubly important.It is an excellent plan, in making the silk or linen petticoat, to have the upper part of the skirt separate from the flounce, the latter being attached by means of small buttons and button-holes.The skirt can therefore be cut to fit the figure perfectly.while the flounce, addéd just below the knees is very wide and full, but does not require the skirt itself to flare toward it in the least.Another advantage in having the skirt and flounce separate will be found when the ruffles commence to wear out.and then instead of the entire netticoat being abandoned, all that is necessary is to have a new flounce made up and but toned on to the skirt.This idea may be carried out advan: tageously in the underskirt that 1s worn with a duck or linen skirt.The separate flounce of lingerie may be removed at will, and as the white flor petticoat becomes soiled so soon, quite an item can be laundry bill when there is and not an entire pettic ed for.Silk petticoats made flounces have been - many years, and the an excellent one.is, the petticoat of with separate flom ored silks has als serviceable when it the one petticoat us afternoon and even\u2019 tte Ed fad nl.Rr.a esa > Co 2e na RAS Sb HE Py .- a : Hd parus.- mas = = = +.\u2014\u2014\u2014 ne \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 INQUIRY SANCT IONED.Police Committee Report to Council Favoring Investigation into Ugly Charges.ALD.CARTER AND STEARNS EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS IN STRONG TERMS.\u2014 The Police Committée yesterday atter- noon decided to report to Council stating that after taking into consideration the letters from Messrs.E.W.Villeneuve and G.Vandelac, and the expressions of opinion upon them by the zaw Department, it recommended that if the Council desire to hold an investigation into the police administration, the committee would favor such course being followed, and.do all in its power to facilitate the work of the investigating com- ittee.Ald.Proulx remarked that.he had read in the newspapers that Mr.Villeneuve intended to present to the City Council an opinion of two lawyers contrary to the views of \u2018the city attorney, that the repetition of the statements that toll had to be paid to secure entry to and promotion in the police force, and the other suggestions of maladministration contained in his letter were not sbpecinc enough to demand investigation.d'herc- fore he, Ald.Proulx, had written to Sir \u2018Alexandre Lacoste, the ex-Chief Justice, and obtained from him a legal opinion, which was in accordance with that of the city attorney.Ald.Proulx invited \u2018the members of the committee to oXpress their views as to what action they considered best to take in the matter.Ald.Stearns at once expressed the opinion that the committee ought to report to Council recommending an investigation.The allegations made reflected on himself and Aldermen Proulx, Roy, Seguin and M.Martin, as members ot the old committee.He was convinced there was no ground for the accusations, but stories of maladministration had secured such wide circulation and were y taken for granted by so many people that if the committee voted against an )n- vestigation the public would say the members were afraid of revelations that might be made, and their wrong-doing would be believed in generally.The policy of the committee should be to court investigation.\\ Ald.Roy took the ground that as the Law Department was of the opinion that there was no case made out for an m- vestigation, that settled the matter.Ald.Carter said that as he was a new member of the committee he was not directly affected by the insinuations that were contained in Mr.Villeneuve's letter.At the same time he felt it to be his duty to express his opinion to the committee on the subject before them.When he was clected to the City Council, he was consulted by a number of representative citizens, who expressed their ®desire that he should endeavor to secure nomination to the Police Committee.He did not know why they made that request, but such was the fact.They represented that there were certain things connected with the nolice administration which were wrong, and materially wrong.ALLEGED | CORRUPTION.\u2018I do not think it would be fair,\u201d continued Ald.Carter, \u2018to nublicly refer to all the matters that were mentioned (to me in this connection.But 1 may sav that there is a great deal of gossip being spoken which contains such grave re- ections as would indicate a very corrupt condition of affairs in the Police Department.Mor= than one member of the committee has been named, including, I may say.that.of the chairman, as being in collusion.Tt bas heen asserted to me that the Chief of Police is Dre- vented from doing his duty on account of the influence which is brought to bear upon him by members of this committee.It is said that Chief Camneau himself is a well-meaning man, but he has not sufficient strength of character-\u2014he has not personality enough! Altogether, I hardly think the committee can afford to allow statements which reflect on the: honor and honesty of them as public men to pass without taking action to clear themselves in the most unmistakable way.If only one half \u2014if one quarter of the things that are said are true, the charges are very serious.If they are not true, then we have nothing to conceal.Let us open the door to all who have any charges to make, a\"d tet us have an investigation.That is nv position, ahd I think it is a wise ove.If we put up bars and close down all ;r- quiry it will convey the imnression tra there is some ground for the verve rumors that are in circulation.* L do - how the chairman or hw 1he \u201cice feels on this subj2-i, hut .that if such insin rations gainst me as have been hem I would not rat nor 'd in some way or an- book the parties who e allegations.\u2019 that there was ne- the committe to arter, 'l aid not rges that 1 heard, desires it, T have them.At the same it would be in the to name them tea supposititious Ov, someone said you Police protectea a \u2018ou yourselves jre- it think that would for investigation \u201d that his character, the Chief of Police, st of thing.The story .ain houses\u2019 was a very ad been asserted a~ainst to the speaker's know- J8, when he first came to N_IN _ »F INQUIRY.airman said he was directly conn this matter and, being so, he the same opinion as Ald.Carter.refuted all these insinuations e- by Mr.Villeneuve, and his cons had passed their opinion upon them by re-electing him \u2018to the Council.He had never been afraid of any investigation since he was chairman of .the Police Committee, and he was not afraid of one now.He moved a report to Council in the sense referred to above and the committee adonted the proposition unanimously.The chairman called the attention of the committee to the remarks that were made last week by the License Commissioners regarding \u2018he Chief of Polite, and in view of the gravity of their strictures he had asked Mr.Campeau 1v prepare a report giving a full explanation of his Hosition.MR.CAMPEAU'S REPLY TO COMMISSIONERS.Chief Campean accordingly made a statement in which, at the outset he referred to the campaign which 18, being CHIEF CAMPEAU.made against those who are guilty of in- iringing the licensing law, a campaign which he applauded as one which wonld help the police to fulfil the arduous duties for the maintenance of good order and moral standing.\u2018But,\u2019 added the chief, \u2018unfortunately this campaign, in certain quarters, seems to be entirely against the police, and particularly against myself.One might insinuate that we protect the gualty ones, trying thereby to save them from the ciutches of the law.These insinuations and accusations are likely to discredit us towards public opinion, and give to the police a reputation that would b: tar from being enviable, and which we do not deserve.We have been reminded of the oath that we have given.1 must say that we have not failed to fill the engagements taken.\u2018During 1905, some time after my appointment to the important position I occupy to-day, 1 gave all my attenlion to the supervision of licensed hotels and groceries mm Montreal, in order to stop, as much as possible, infractions to the license law, and no less than twenty-six saloonkeepers had been brought before the courts and fined for infringing the law up to Oct.30, 1905.On a report I then made to Recorder Poirier, at that time one of the license commissioners, two licenses were cancelled, and, {urther- more, the owners were fined $30 each.1 must say that then, as well as now, l sent a report to the commissioners about these offenders.In 1906, our task was mere efficacious.In a report to che license commissioners dated Nov.7, 1906, I brought to mind the moral danger of saloonkeepers employing women as Lar- tenders.These women or young girls, the greater number of whom were morally bad, relied on occasional gratuities, and were accomplices of most dang rous criminals.I begged the commissioners to forbid the employment of such women as bartenders.With said report I en- clesed a list of not less than thirty rol- beries perpetrated in hotels and restaurants, ana in which these women barten- uers were accomplices.The commissioners then expressed their satisfaction with the manner in wbich we fulfilled our dutv.\u201cWith the renewal of licenses in January, 1907, thirteen licenseholders were reported to the license commissioners for keeping disorderly establishments.For the information of the committee I must say that the police duty consists gon- erally, to see to the strict observance of the law, to take note of all infractions, and.to report under the form of a complaint, either to the commissioners or he- fore the courts.There ends our responsibility.In 1906, for example, of \u201che thirteen cases reported before the commissioners, only three have lost their license.The responsibility must not be borne by the Montreal police, especially after Recorder Poirier had urged \u2018he cancellation of all of the thirteon ficenses.A do not make this remark vith a view of criticizing the commissioners, for whom T have great respect as I do not doubt of the wisdom of their Gecision; but a few davs ago | was askecal why.I had not been more severe.I must \u201cre-establish the facts and declare that this was not of my competency., In 1907, the zeal displayed by the police did not slacken.More than one hundred infractions of the law, between March 31.ot 1907, and Dec.30, of the same ycar, were reported.A portion of these were tned.as to the others, it recalls the famous story of the fifty-six.Chief Campeau here referred to the fifty-six cases against licenseholders which he withdrew from the Recorder's Court Jast year.He reiterated the explanation of his conduct and said he acted in good faith.He went on to say that during 1907 several serious infractions were submitted to the court and license commissioners.here was a second offence in several cases and severe reports were made.Three of the accused lost their licenses.He had never refused to give the commis- sicners all the information he possessed but the supervision of hotels, restaurants and groceries was a difficult duty for the police, In view of their many other duties and the comparative smallness of the force.With the amount of men at his disposal, he could not, every Sunday control to the satisfaction of everybody each and every hotel in the city.* ENE AP SNE THE MONTREAL DAILY WITNESS £5 % TrwrspAy, APRIL 2, 107% For an efficacious supervision of the Ii- cersed houses Chief Campeal said one hundred special men should be assigned, in plain clothes, to that duty.He also asked that in each casz of infMiction, the law should be applied with its utmost severity.; \u2018With the present means at my disposal,\u2019 continued the chief, \u2018I am convinced I am doing my duty.My actions were never interfered with, and I may say I would not permit this, no matter from whence came the influence.His absence from the license commissioners\u2019 meeting last week was tlirough attendance to an urgent matter of police business.He hastily concluded the matter, but then the commissioners Lad adjourned.Correspondence was quoted to prove that the chief had never refused to make a report regarding the observance of the license law.\u2018How could it be possible,\u2019 he asked, that all was correct, when at the time, 1 would have told a falsehood, because I had summonses before the Recorder's Court.I cannot understand how the ccmmissioners were informed that I had made such a report.As a matter of fact, four hotelkeepers, fined on March 26, were, on my declaration brought before the Recorder\u2019s Court.IMPOTENCE, NOT INCOMPETENCE.- \u201cI think the police have always done their duty, as I am convinced of having performed mine.My good faith cannot be held in doubt.As to the words \u2018in- competeney.\u201d it would be more exact to replace it by impotence, either because I have not enough men, or because the lawbreakers have not sufficient fear of the consequences of their infraction.lf it is thought that a certain number of police are not doing their duty, why not report to the authorities ?!t is not before a superior officer, or with his comrades, that a police constable infringes the law.Each time one is at fault he is severely dealt with, and I ask the public to report immediately any officer who does not fulfil his duty.In conclusion Chief Campeau expresses a hope that this report will put a stop to the accusations brought against the police on this subject, and that the department will be given the same \u2018fair- play\u2019 which is given to any respectable citizen.: The chairman said he was very glad the chief had made a report on this subject, as the license commissioners\u2019 remarks last week made very serious reflection on the police department.This report now put things in their proper light and he considered it was a very satisfactory document.He hoped the police would continue their campaign against the people*who broke the law, as he also hoped the license commissioners would maintain their determination to have the law observed and the offenders properly punished.That there was an existing abuse of the law he did not deny, and it was not only in the interests of the city that they should be punished, but in the interests also of the license-hold- ers themselves, of whom it must ot be forgotten there were very many wn did observe and honestly intended to \u2018ob- seve the law, FLAGRANT SUNDAY LIQUOR-SELLING.Ald.Carter was also very glad that Mr.Campeau had made this report, and he took it as an earnest that ihe wolice would maintain a strict vateh for -offen- ders.That there were a great many cases of Sunday liquor-selling there was no question of doubt.He had received spe- clal information on the subject from a private detective.On one Sundav no fewer than fifteen places were found open for the sale of liquor, and each place contained from fifteen to fifty men drinking.It was obvious, therefore, that the city police had not been so diligens as they might have been.He himself knew of one place where there was no attempt at concealment.People could walk in on any Sunday and order what liquor they wanted; in another case, there was a private barroom in the basement of the building.Ald.Carter added that he thought the police might easily deal with such nlaces as these where the offence was so flagrant.Let the chief assign but six men to this duty and they would be able to effect a very great improvement in six months.The offenders should be reported to the commissioners and they ought to lose their license.COMMISSIONERS SAID TO BE AT FAULT.The Chairman\u2014You will see in the chief\u2019s report that he has reported thirty of these cases and only three licenses were cut off by the commissioners.Ald.Carter\u2014Then 1 say the commissioners were at fault.Ald.Ward (whose interest in the ques tion under discussion had brought iim te the meeting)\u2014As there are -inques- tionably open places where drink can be obtained on Sunday, it is evident that some duty has been left undone.I think there has been some slackness on the part of the nolice.The Chairman\u20141 do nol admit that.Ald.M.Martin -1 think the chiet has done all that he possibly could be expected to do with the staff at lis disposal, The Chairman\u2014If vou want the chief to put all his constables on duiy at all the different hotels in the city, we are ready to dc it.Ald.Ward\u2014all you have got to do is to emnloy one or two detectives in different parts of the city on Sundays.Ald.Carter\u2014I think «ix men would be sufficient to close all the places where drink is now openly sold on Sundays.If they reported, say, in three months\u2019 time that they could not succeed in getting at the lawbreakers, I know of an organization in the city that will be ready to heln them.= ,Ç The Chairman\u2014A lot of work has been acne in this connection.and we have already stopped the illegal sale of liquor in twelve or thirteen groceries.Ald.Carter\u2014Yes; in St.Ann\u2019s Ward.And in my ward, too,\u201d added the chairman.| It was decided to file Chief Campeau\u2019s ah ASS ES SER LÉ report for reference.\u2018that I would have reported to them R.S.AMBROSE DEAD.Png\u2014 Composer of \u2018One Sweetly Solemn Thought\u2019 Passes Away at Hamilton, Ont.Hamilton, Ont., April 2.\u2014The death occurred here yesterday of R.S.Ambrose, th: well-known musican and composer, in hig eighty-fifth year.Robert Steele Ambrose was born in 1823, and for nearly half a century was a resident of Hamilton, Ont.He was one of the most eminent teachers and composers of music in the country, and, withal, one of the most modest of men.His name will live wherever music is loved as the composer of that beauti- fui song, \u2018One Sweetly Solemn Thought\u2019 (set to the words of Adelaide Proctor).Mr.Ambrose was beloved by all who knew him, especially his pupils and all oung musicians, who cannot but remem- Der the kindly words and wise counsel of the veteran musician.He greatly encouraged composition among the younger musicians, and thus brought out much latent good work that might otherwise have remained hidden.One of his sons, Mr.E.H.Ambrose, is a wellknown lawyer and amateur yachtsman in-Ham- ilton, Ont., while another, Mr.Paul Am- brose, is a noted organist of New York city.COURT OF KING'S BENCH.Honeyman on Trial tor Setting Fire to the Hotel Cecil, \u2014 LAUZON FOUND GUILTY ON A CHARGE OF ASSAULT.The jury in the case of Joseph Lau- zon, aged nineteen years, accused of us- saulting an aged widow named Francois Dussault in her store on Allard lane on Dec.1 last, returned a verdict of guilty, late yesterday afternoon, with a recommendation to mercy.They arrived at their decision after deliberating about twenty-four hours.~ William Honeyman, a respectably attired young man, stood in the dock in the Court of King\u2019s Bench yesterday before Mr.Justice Lavergne and a jury to answer to a charge of arson.The prisoner is accused of wilfully setting fire to the Hotel Cecil, which now forms a part of the Grand Hotel, in St.Gabriel street, According to the evidence of Wilfrid Corbeil, proprietor of the Grand Hotel, the prisoner arrived at his hotel on Saturday, Jan.18, and onthe Sunday he accompanied him to Côté's Hotel, Back River.During the time they were there Honeyman disappeared for a few minutes.Presently a waiter entered the room and informed Mr.Coté that two rooms upstairs were on fire.\u2018Later on,\u201d continued the witness, \u2018Mr.Honeyman and myself returned to the Grand Hotel, and prisoner went into a room behind the bar, where he was supplied with a glass of Vichy water.After a time we missed him, and a bell bo came running down the stairs stating that a room on the fourth floor was ablaze.Mr.Languedoc, representing the defence, objected to the admission of hearsay evidence, but His Lordship overruled the objection.Continuing his evidence, Mr.Corbeil stated that when they went upstairs they discovered rooms 36, 35, 38, 6, 1I and 16 ablaze, all apparently having been set afire in the same way.In each instance it was the mattress and bed linen that had been ignited.Mr.Couture told him that he had observed the prisoner leaving one of the rooms, Mr.Couture, manager of the Grand Hotel, deposed that after the outbreak he telephoned for the police and detectives Richard and MacLaughlin arrived.The accused had then returned to the room behind the bar from which he ordered the drink, and there fireman Na- deau asked whether Honeyman\u2018 was to be \u2018arrested, to which the witness replied in the negative, stating that prisoner was a friend of the proprietor.Upon the resumption of the trial after luncheon, yesterday afternoon, Victor Davies, a waiter, wag called.- He stated that he observed the prisoner leaving room 16, in which fire was afterwards discovered, the bedding having been set ablaze.Fireman Nadeau informed the court that the prisoner was interfering while they were extinguishing the fires, and at the request of his superior officer he took the prisoner downstairs.Cross-examined by Mr.Languedoc counsel for the defence, witness admitted that Honeyman told him not to dash water on the flames as it would cause a great deal more damage.\u2018The fires were extinguished by the chemical sprinklers.This witness told the court there was an odor of sulphur in all the rooms that had been set afire.Demetre Menouf, a lad of Bulgarian birth, stood in the dock in the Court of King's Bench on Tuesdav afternoon be- fcre Jndge Lavergne and a jury, to answer to a charge of assaulting a Greek en St.Charles Borromec street on Feb.1.The principal witnesses for the Crown could not be found, the prosecution dropped the case and the accused was discharged., Another case tlat came up for hear Ing was that in which Simon Brack German, was accused - of appropriating money and goods, the property of his employers, a Viennese firm.The case was heard last term, but the jury disagreed and the retrial was adjourned nn- til this assize.OT Tuesday the prisoner and was re- pleaded guilty to the charge manded for sentence.CONSCIENCE MONEY.An individual whose conscience ; i was troubling him, sent $1 to \u2018he Montreal Street Railway Company vesterdav.To, Es Po a fos EX ~ Big Delegation at Quebec Protests Against Reduc.§ tion ef Licenses\u2014Mr.Gouin Plainly Tells À Members That Justice Will be Done But ¢ the People Must Rule,\u2019 Quebec, April 2.\u2014Fifty representatives of the Montreal wholesale liquor trade waited on Premier Gouin last night, 1m- pressing upon him the seriousness Of hasty legislation affecting the liquor trade.Through their spokesmen.Mr.Angus Hooper and Mr.Lawrence A.Wilson, they explained that they were delegates of the several hundred members of the Protective association of Merchants and Manufacturers of Quebec province, and that they represented uity.millions of invested capital, giving employment to several thousand citizens ot Quebec province.They were waiting upon the government, they said, because attention had been called to the fact that there was a campaign in favor ot reducing liquor licenses in the province, and Dr.Lemieux (Gaspé) had introduced a bill to amend the License Law.of Quebec.! \"4 They then presented their resolution, drawn up in Montreal, expressing the opinion that the cause for complaint did not arise from the licensed sale of liquor, but because of illegal sale.and that if such sale were suppressed there would be no complaint.Premier Gouin\u2019s carefully-guarded reply.gave evidence of the perplexing problem which he and his cabinet has to face during the present session.\u2018It is a delicate question,\u201d he said.The temperance movement throughout the province was an important one.The majority of people were evidently in favor of reduction of licenses, and the Provincial Treasurer was at present studying the question ot: what amendments would be proposed during the session.On the other hand, he said, he recognized the importance of the trade represented by the delegates before him.\u2018The people must.rule,\u2019 said he, but in any event he wouiu endeavor to be just to all interests, and he would advise them of intended amendments as soon as it had been definitely decided what to do.After the delegation was introduced, Mr.Angus Hooper.president of the association, first read the resolution passed; at the recent meeting of the Protective Association in Montreal, the germ of which resolution was to impress upon the government the seriousness of hasty legislation affecting interests so varied and of such financial magnitude.Then Mr.Lawrence A.Wilson explained that their association represented an organized corporation to help the authorities enforce the License Law.Nearly all the 400 licensed victuallers in, Montreal depended upon one or more members of the association, to wnom they owed large amounts.It was the intention to work hand in hand with the government, license commissioners, chief of police, ete.As soon as a hotel or restaurant keeper was found infringing the law his name was reported ta the association, and if he did not comply with the requests of the association his account was closed, immediate bankruptcy usually being the result, and he was replaced by a better man.'Enforce our laws and we will help vou.\u201d continued Mr.Wilson.\u2018We want hotels with front doors and large plate glass windows, and we want to go in by the front door as in New York, London and other cities.Temperance people are always talking of side doors.We are business men and we want fair play.\u2019 \u2018If you find you cannot satisfy every, one,\u201d he continued, \u2018if vou get into a corner, the only thing to do is to study, the question, appoint a commission.There are many things to he considered, on the subject; we want better hotels, for instance, in some places.\u2019 Premier Gouin replied that he was THE LIQUOR TRADE IN MONTREAL.Se glad to hear the views of the dels; Tle Provincial Treasurer was nr ing the question of amendment.would be proposed during the ne.had not yet been definitely decide; to do.\u2018It is a hard problem :- our population on such a delicar.tion,\u201d said the Premier.He however, let them know exactly proposed before introducing the ments.\u2018You know the unpo- the temperance movement In vince,\u201d he added, \u2018we may sav large majority of the «tizens part are favorable to tempera; we might say the same for th.part of the province.The ju.tainly think there are too mans Certain systems of reducing then posed.I understand reduction of licenses?\u2019 Mr.Wilson\u2014\" Absolutely .- Premier Gouin-On the cts the people must rule.However, he understood \u2018he tance of the trade represente.delegation.Now what are to do\u201d he asked tinsliv V0 as far as some people wan.1 stand you do not object to horns cancelled in some but them to be then given 10 ano, You understand, however.tha: many places in Montreal ans which are not hotels at all\u2019 Mr.Wileon\u2014 \"Granted.\u2018Then said the Premier censes arc cancelled.«hay aie, It to you to have them piven = er?\u2018Let it cover other toons oo.reply.\u201cwhere our amounts inv.ie.: be saved.\u201d The Bank «of Man: other banks, Mr.Wilson lam.ested in the business.were no: 1 - mys advances to hotelkeeners pu) decision of the government.+ a similar state of affairs in Oniar hod been widespread railures ur telkeepers.Premier Gouin's last words wor effect that he would do his hee just to all parties.and the defiled out of the room, apparen:\" fied with the result of their miss: - The delegation 1to-might ir Messrs.Angus Hooper.S.B.Toss\u2026- A.Orsali.Andrew J.Dawes.M + Vis, J.Clezhorn, L.Masson.Dr.son, T.Gillespie.W.C.Wontsm Drapeau, F.X.St.Charles, F.< Hubert Raymond.Lawrence A.V H.Chard, 6.W.Dow.(1, Vey: Douglas, Allan Law, Arthur Too H.Fortier.L.P.Pelletier.H.1.son.E.Rattray.Vesev Boswell.|.Milloy, T.Carling.1.A.Ekers.(3.Strangman.J.D.Hudson.J.W.fat, J.B.Giles.W.=, Weldon.L.° hardt, W.McIntyre.L.M.Zwin.Carignan, Nap.Gendron.T.Custom 1m Turgeon, Ferdinand Paquette, DEBA Era tou lEn - ald id.und alt In he wach i JE NS and ahh bs all su À } VOL an ind -pa Th (1 CAses, .CATO hoe elie nd toad neh - NO PR ANNOU For + rade of TFUE! eit La 0 Ye « nr THE TEMPERANCE CAMPAIGN.F.As a continuation oi the campaign.Dr.Lemieux tGasyé to-night that before the end oF «i he would present in the leo.petitions in favor of his Will ro.churches last Sunday.Thee he suys, bear 111.000 tinge, these of all bishops of Cathol Protestant mimsters mn Montre, university professors, members National Council of Wane Society for the Protection 0 Children.A RAILWAY MAN'S STORY A NARROW ESCAPE ON A FOGGY NIGHT NEAR QUEBEC.One Mr.Joseph Belanger, formerly a conductor on the C.P.R., in a letter published in the Toronto \u2018World,\u2019 relates a thrilling experience which happened to him some time in 1882 or 1883.\u2018I was running the night express between! Quebec and Montreal, leaving Quebec at 10 p.m., he states.\u2018This night my engine broke down between Quebec and Lorette, about,six miles from Quebec.It took hours before another engine could be sent to me, and, when at came, it was a freight engine.with no vacuum brake attachment, although the C.P.R.then had the Westinghouse air brakes on all their passenger cars.The section between Quebec and St.Martin's Junction was then in the hands of the provincial government, with Mr.L.H.Senecal as manager of it.This gentleman was in his car.which was attached to the rear of my train.With him were the Hon.J.A.Chapleau (later governor of the province of Quebec), the Hon.J.J.Ross.Mr.J.Renaud.His Honor Judge Lacoste, Mr.L.A.Roberge.and a few other gentlemen whose names I have forgotten.It was nearly two a.m., when I got orders at Portneuf Station to carry a white signal for Halle's Special to Three Rivers.\u20181 spoke to Halle at Portneuf, and told him to be cautious ahead, that I had a freight engine pulling me, and of course I had to brake by hand., \u201cAt Ste.Anne de la Perade, 1 went inte the station to book my train, and when I came out to signal to go ahead, I found out that my engine was detached from the train and was backing into the siding to take water from the tank.There was a fog that did not permit one to see more than a car length ahead.At this instant 1 heard Halle\u2019s Special coming down the last grade from Grondines.\u2018I ran back as hard as 1 could to meet that train, and to try and stop her, at the same time pulling detonation signals out of my hip pocket, where I always carried two of them.Thank God, one 1 of these signal- toux that special trim.coarse: cars loaded wath tres oo gag catcher drawbar couli he - to Mr.L.A.Séenecuts ce \u2018It 1= on these cunss way mans hair turn- white ter twenty-five years, when i 1 recall tha meh J 00 + several times botore | oar \u2018Four days loter JT von port to Mr I.A.Louis Hotel.Why did Ve net reper ed the other mult © ~v A Perade® You wall bee © ar u days.\u2019 So D was \u2018Halle and in< driver or \u2018I wonder vet who made oh, ea | him.for 1 hid cantina keep their mouths = Iahltz attar- F to commence work cn the eu © & which he has secured \u2018ur pee A one-hundred-mile section et Che Frunk Pacific cast trom Prpe 1H and also the Kilemat Ar tu connect with the mam lin \\ says work will star: on and that three thousand aoa Ei required, and steady worl, à year and a halt ut good waye- sured to those who want nt.aber ta \u2018ot .# | \u2014 .) - Ur 9 THE \u2018DAILY WITNESS' is print! published at the \u2018Witness\u2019 Build - the corner of Craig and St Peles - ! in the city of Montreal, tv John Kk * i Dougall and Frederick Eugea- | cs i both of Montreal.4 | Copier d vd à #t foi) All businese communication shou.\u2019 *- dressed John Dougall & Son, V.- Office, Mcatreal, and all letterc Editor, should be addressed Er\u201c -> the \u2018Witl es\u201d "]