The daily witness, 16 décembre 1903, mercredi 16 décembre 1903

[" a Taken by Mr.Mills.THE JURY MAKES AN EMPHATIC DECLARATION UPHOLDING THE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS, Mr.R.C.Smith\u2019s Forcible Presentment of the Case for the * Witness.\u2019 Mr.Justice Trenholme Lucidly Points Out the Provisions of the Libel Law, Did Defendants publish of and concerning Plaintiff In the newspaper known as the Montreal \u2018Witness\u2019 the several articles set forth in Plaintiffs declaration ?YES.Were said articles published maliciously?NO.Were the said articles published libellous?NO.| Were they substantially true?YES.Has Plaintiff suffered damages the publication of said articles, what amount?NO.\u2018Fhese were the questions submitted by Mr.Justiec Trem- bolme, in the case of J.8.Mills vs.the \u2018Witmess\u2019 tor $10,000 damages tor alleged tikel, and the saswers are those given by the jury whem the cap® enme to an ead nt six o'cieck last evening.Cen i by reason of and if so to tout When The p for Dre pupitre ri I nouotion tosnaks, fag.gustion Erimholime shen, Instructed he : the re rasat jadgenens ei thotehdrt in seccréaiicé with Whe vor dict.dismisatag Rh Platui\u2019s Plaintiff.MAGS 1 5 fe Lordshi action.with costs agsimst the, was no report im the company\u2019s record : : \u2018to the Merchants\u2019 Protective and Col- ternoom, the given \u2018by.Claes à og bimi the Mills, in his examinatibn for 85, cam.Bad 's one are would was read by Mr.WE 8.Walker, derk probably be some sort of a report.If of the court.\" if fo a report had been d \u201cfor one it - : yy ertai Lave \u2018made.Mr.E.P.Ronaggl, ahog_depler; 2007 Th LC next showed to Mr.Notre Dame street, - was the first Flett some of ihe books of the association as filed in the court, and asked Mr.Flett to give bis opinion, as an expert, as.to the value of lists as contained therein.Was a lst of debtors pess called.He hed.been a member of the Business Men's 1 mien; and recog nized Mr.Mills ay the man with whom he had done butigets.Ra at in August, 1900, and.it \u2018waa - 1902, before he heard of association again.Then Mr.Mills ied and offered the second book.Mr.Rohayne 0 | to taking the book, and.Mr.Mills threat: ened io take action to } wi boék.It be- to take the second .: cause of this threwt that he paid the ever Witness replied that for any practical use the liste should be revised every six months.Otherwise they wquld be quite useless and, misleading.Lists two years old would be no good.Witness in answer to questions explained that R.G.Dun & Company two dollars.He gave Mr.¥ome publish commercial lists, republishing accounts to collect, but never got any them every six months, and revising returns.He never got Any other book.them every three months.In the Do- No representative of the, union ever call v there are 95,000 com- ed to see him, to report collections, or minion of Canada \u2018me and \u2018there are from À ONTREAL, WEDNESDA two years old of any practical use what- } to ascertain sion - filed and $2 for tail\u2018 book.couraging.h mercial names, report new names, He sent soïns.Ac- 20,000 27,000 chafiges every six counts out in self-addressed envelopes months.to \u2018The Business.Méh\u2019s Union.\u2019 : He Cross-examined by Mr.R.A.E.LES .Greenshields, K.C.witness testified | | that the lists wonld be more useful if they were revi every month.but that would be a ohysical impossibility.\u201cAnd they would be even more valuable if thev were revised every day?.\u201cYes.and even more =o if they could Vé\u2018reviced every hour.\u2019 Mr.R.Charlebois.the well-known Notre Dame street tailor.was next examined.He had heen in business in Montreal for twenty-two yesrs, and had subscribed to the Business Men's Union in 1900.He made a contract.and a couple nf vows later Mr.Mills, the plaintiff.calle?upon him fo iseu~ \"Tr other baol.Me.Mills remarked that the Fook h-4 hren enlarged and some names added.Witness paid two dal lars fo- the new hook.He was not naiss p'aax «a in the sapre-eation whine tank place hetween himself and Mille, but he surelv represented that the book bad been er!-roed.World yon have paid yonr money if von new that thie senond hook vee aeartly the same nal: interleaved with blank prers and bound in a new cover\u201d \u2018Certainiy not\u201d | Fawn vor kept the now book left by Mn.Mille?\u201cNo: when I found T had heen de seived T threw it into the waste paper basket) .Crossexamined by Mr.Greenshield, witness stated .that the conversation between himself and Mille did not Tast more than five minutes.He corld not swear prsitivelv that Mille atated aspect ficelly that more names had heen ad.And to the book.but he eartainly led him to infer that much.He certainly wnderstood that the enlargement of the haok consisted nf something more thaf the insertion of blank pages MR.G.H.MONTGOMERY, who acted with Mr.Smith, for the \u2018Witness.\u2019 fried to communicate with that agency, but never could do so.He understood the last book was a new one and up to date.He was positive thet it was Mr.Mills who had threatened to sue him on the strength of the contract made with the Business Men's Union.Mr.Thomas H.Flett, manager for Messrs, R.G.Dun Company at Mont- real, was next placed in the box.There The court questioned Mr.\u201cCharlebois pry meer + mk et mea A 5 MP > \u2018 Witness as exhibits D.5 and D.13.ness was to get a commission of $10 4m every: $25.order: for\u2019 the.wholesale bed; several days tryi geribers, \u201cbut foun wo 1903.DECEX BER 16, | i + t Ce ila ES CE MR.JUSTICH HHENHOL $ Who presided the tei if Mills had the old cons Fake the.niatter intu consideration, but mi.books.aphecribers \u2018before giving them the new \u2018Wit- I cne.He-was'very particular about-that.lWitnets said bé was ziven to understand is d felt perfeetly certain\u2018 that 1e book every $5 order for the \u2018 ré- \u2018fe, was given fo deliver was a mew book.Witness worked hard for }It was much.larger than the old one to obtain new sub-}amd had event appearance of being a identified \u2018the the, work very, dig |'nipw book.Mills told-iim-it waz a new Several people promised to \u2018buok, and-.witness was in good' faith MR.R.C: SMITH, K.C, ed badly, had contracted a number of | was quite positive that he had never | though he went to eight or tem people.- |, Men\u2019s ; Wery and | Wieters as to their interview with him | of ten he (Bement) would arganize if the \u201c| that the defence had other corroborative Very Cold To-morrow.Price ONE CENT.when he represented it as such to the subscribers.In fact he was sure it was à new book until Mr.Waters told him different and compared\u2019 the two books.\u2018When satistied as to the iraudulent character of the business he severed his connection with Mills.Criminal e.The Conrt\u2014I should like to ark witress Mr.Smith then proceeded to address who started the Business Men's Union.the jury.The circumstances of the Witness-\u2014Mills told me that he had case were very simple.Mr.Werry, 3 done so two years earlier.reporter of the \u2018Witness,\u2019 met Mr.Wat- Fou are sure of that?ers, 8, respectable and responsible cities; quite sure.i zen, who told of Mr.Mills\u2019s o ions.Mr.Smith, K.C\u2014Did Ir.Mills ever and asked him to expose een hi mention Bement to you?paper.Werry did not act hastily, but Witnesse\u2014 Yes, he told me that he had went to see Mesrrs.Ronayne.Charle- an agent of that name, that he had act- bois, Walsh, Hattersley and others, and corroborated what Mr, Waters had told him.Then be called on Chief Detective Carpenter, and that officer said the ; case was similar to one which result.jed in a man being sent to St.Vincent i de Paul.Even then the article was not published.A letter was sent tn to charge the jury that the business conducted by the plaintiff was criminal.The sending of threatening letters to debtors was illegal, and the threats Mills had ordered Catterstey to make were criminal under section 403 of the debts, had left the country aud left him to pay the bills.He Dad to do that to ; get possession of the books and contracts.Witness explained that it was on June 25 that he started out with the books a account of the qu Business Mr.filles address at Hamilton, ask- Men\u2019s Uniqn contracts.He called on | ing him to lain, but no e nati Mesers.Featherston nd Binns and they was, RT \u2019 *planation asked witness to go hack in the after- en the article was publis \u20ac roon, as they would sooner puy than be there could be no question serbes an?sued.Mills had zold Lim to tell besi- published in good faith, after due pre- tating subscribers that if they would cautions had been taken, and in the not pay up.they would be sued.When public interest.\u2019 r.Mills gave witness the copies of the ounsel for the defençe ha second books he laced rubber bande [upon two terms in the ver ned PE round them and told him to keep them pression of opinion \u2018that Mills should be on so that the subscribers might not see {Put behind the bars for the west of hie too much of the book.ife\u201d and that \u2018a warm reception was Mr.Smith next questioned witness as being prepared for Mills in Montreal\u201d to whether he was addicted to drink.He would point out te the jury that in Mr.Greenshields said he did not see ©stimating the value of an article they what bearing that had upon the case.MU£t take into consideration the whole.The Court remarked that the plaintiff It was the sense and Bearing of the while in the box swore that he was whole article that.was questioned.Now, afraid to give Mr.Hattersley fifty cents if the article was read all thro it when he asked for it, for fear he would would be found that no capital offence drink it.Thc \u2018witness was entitled to \u2018or charged, and'it was only on such a be heard on the point.charge that a man could be sent to Witness said that while not a teetotal- penitentiary for lie.\u2014- ler he was Mot a heavy drinker snd had yi; e facts of the cage showed that Mr, never dfunk to excess in his life.He He s wus shamed of his oun business.wi e Business Men\u2019s Union.That it was the business of a poor fellow named Bement, whom he (plaintiff) canitto Montreal to place où bis feet as an ect of friendship, and ous of consideration for the or fellew\u2019s wife and children.Mr.fills was very soli¢itbus of this particu lar wife and these icular children.In his dunning.lettets he also spoke of wives and \u2018childrén.threptening r been drunk in Montreal.Cross-examined, witness said he did not succeed ih collecting a cent for Mills, He got some promises; lhat was all.He asked Mills for the fifty cents a day expense allowance he had agreed to give him, and one day he put bis band in his\u2019 pocket, drew out two quarters, Fay- ing that was all he had, and gave him debto se di, E one.Mills kept on saying that he was lion i ao ri honor aging expecting \u2018à remittance\u2019 irom the head office at Hamilton.No remittance came But the evidéhes shows \u201cthat Mills bad a very/closs don with the Bus- ness Men's Union.He told Mr.Waters that Bement in home mygiepious way had and this absence of money and the reports he obtaiped from Mr.Waters and Pwo years elapsed - bétevgen ins e was of thetbooks Pgh tn the contracts Mr.H.A.Haute: with atthe time asséciätéd, decided that thee {Phere e clearest possible under: wis nothing in the'business; dnd the ne- standing\u2019 thet Adw books shouid be ia gotiations termindted.sued sémiiannuilly.The \u2018second book Milian H.Walsh, \u2018merchant ailor, yes isspl the a nt ia a new ontreal, gave ; some accounts, an T.be] ry me Al see \u2018mever obtained any on theñ.ond book and collected two dollars he | Cross-examined, withess said it was true ou 8 guilty as could be eobtaining -a collecting agency had had these same mone} under false tongue far accounts, but Mr.Mille knew that when Je rent ib \u2018this nefarious business he took them over.He tock no part in limit ok he pobrle of the article the arrangements to give Mr.Mills \u2018a ID * re for ¢ « Je bad made acrange- \u2019 = reception\u2019 on his return to Mont- by whol car tying on of business \u201cI \u201cGeorge H.Featherston, and |.The counsel for plaintiff ob {, shoes, Montreal, and Thomas Light, car- jected \u201cto the use of the term \u2018ahys enter, Westmount; gave testimony as\u2019 fo havin subscribed to the Business, nion.TOSÉ-eXA MIT © \u2018they: = wv .deposed that they had had mo part in\u2019 pag ethod?A lem = Chief Detective Carpenter corroborat- \u201ced the evidence of Messrs.regarding Mills.He had remarked to them that the case reminded him of another \u2018Blue Book\u2019 incident for which a | man named Ogden was serving time in the penitentiary.Co - Cross-examined, witness deposed that after the interview he teok no steps towards giving Mr.Mills \u2018a warm recep: tion,\u2019 as he understood Mr.Mills had left town.He did not know that Mr.Mills had several times returned to the |.\u201ccity, but he had no hesitation in saying that if Mills had come back to Montreal and had started his business again, wit- Hess would have looked after him.\u2018 \u2018Mr.Mills, the plaintiff, placed in the box for the defence, was shown some of |.the circulars of the Business Men's Union, which stated that the Montreal Union \u2018is one of ten now organized in Canada.\u2019 \u2018What were these ten unions?asked Mr.Smith.\u2018Oh,\u2019 replied witness, \u2018I suppose that that meant the Montreal union was one Montreal branch proved a success.\u2019 - Witness identified some of his handwriting on the proofs put in evidence by Mr.Waters.Shown the proof of the mailing card hearing the signature \u2018Mills and Bement,\u201d with some writing lon it.witness said -he could not identity tht writing as his, but it looked like i bockt it CL - bed b Examined by, Mr.Greenshields, wit- Mills ignored this system ness denied that he bad accompanied Be- woh fa; pd ado ment, to Mr.Waterss office when the.the which Jas fairly well, T : by printing was -taken \u2018in.e had only Then the gounsel for the def ' 7.> | Amen the çou : 0.defeuce one to Waters\u2019s office once to see the dehvored: to\u2019 represent Mr.\u2018Mills eso \u201cMr.Smith at this point announced || \u2018witnesses, but as they had been told can who they would not be required until \u2018the morning they were not present, and he would rest his case.\u201c Mr.Smith, K.C., addressing the Who conducted the cate for ihe * Witnes.?court, said he would ask His Lordskip| ° - \u201cop » : >, p A others convinced him that there was ne tract of the Business Men\u2019s Union with |\u201d puhle; appearèd \u2018to regard the plan nothing in the business.So he went Sed i saat author CE = him or if he mentioned that Mr.Char- Gi h sill jon, and seemed doubtful as to: Mills, told: him \u2018that he caraiderd ry to go.through ni the rate llebois was asked.to take the new book jy the standing of the poncern.is business - common frand gud a -bank- ; evi sob \u2018Mills\u2019 = the contract entered into with 1e écling disc ed, Sent to : 2 que omtion.Lait evidence = ; Milles conmge- \u2018Union.*- CL i As Nb expresso wwishiip.give, a À AN oity | Mr.Emi did Ae dea ta Oe Bhdiiubw's triers wha not vedi! workl 1 snd DH med ta: i Gi SANA TE à) deétorajes fly 18 Flstippe-te thisdbaetla of the conversayion, ppl ek glkance of filkty.conise.Cor \u201cCl./¢ Limb pts, | Milla, Musi-of the namil.were those | fe \u201cWas sure that Mills must hive s.Mé.\u2018alsé.handed him \u20ac yagki boxe 0 tof lataites ment who.| chti oo péntione# that he bad to-take thé: gmontracts of t Montreal.Business Men's.Mr ri 3 1, doilectinme: pedi: ; set SME HL {Bock undst the old cqmirict, or Mw nion;, ged by subessibers to they Bop.tht.ere to sell hitpAbo:|namge And thy.wepbuniththiul Taff, = - Jwonld not have paid the two dollars feoncern.M \u201cremarked that it would | Morte of the Merchant#;}Ére- | They Were! » year and a half whe, | Charles \u201cHattersley, of-Montreal, *w##7 be an easy wmttep to coltect the, renewal tective and Ç ecting Agenoy for 850.\" vod to Telit, i d À wis two yèéire | the next witness.In reply to an wd: fee of two_doHars on delivefy of the new Late he cante \u2018d4wn in Dik prideto $50, later before\u2019 thin\u201d iwi re tb-imuéd in nw vertisement he had gone to room 363; | book.Witness remarked that 4wo years and'eventually \u2018mtimated that if witness covers.\u201d > s -himwelf admitted that in the Temple Building, met Mr.Mills, twas a long time to elapse.between: the would pay a mohth\u2019s rent,\u201d which was many of thoseiwhose nantes à in - and entered, into an engagement with issuing of the \u2018two books.Mills.told Que.he would hand the agency over.to the lists may have been dead for yearh him to act as a local agent on commis witness to take the old book away from him.: Witness, after is veith- ars elaps the issuing letters, stc., bot à : egal - prsparine \u2018a warm reception\u201d for Mr.Er 1 Tt not be so tion.af od .Mills.4.\u2018 direct.1 wealthy, responsible\u2019 man, lv ov ois, meme fon, Lng me me £5: Matiois.of Vira, -morviages and denthe must tasers: or dil be endorsed with ths noms ond addres of the Sher, of shart uo notes sam Ju tale of hem Birth notises are ingeried fer fie, marriage notiess Jor 80s, death ncifoes for 28s prepaid.The on \u2026 mtmonnans funeral agyondod to dest netics, Se \u201c éntras other emtencion se, cbituezy, ouah as short eth of UA, two omits per word entra, congé footy, which bo fF omts por Lins grepaté, dénenné sudeertiers-mog have mariages and deuthé lwithout asendod cdéfrary «Fr awe) comurring bu Sele tnmedicte families, free ehargs, in which sag noms 2nd » rvs of 0b enrtfers shotid shen.BIRTHS, LLOYD\u2014At Fterdoroush, on Dec.4, Lirias to and Mrs.Herbert ME ET ya a PE pdell\u2019s y wife of T: A.Macfariane, of à son.MARRIED.GQW - BAKER \u2014 At AII Saints\u2019 Church, Winnipeg, on Dee.:2, 1803, by the Rev.Frederick B.Smith, M.A.rector, Alexander Murray Gow, third son of George Lo- - San Gow, of Mooeomin, N.W.T., former- Ty of Manchester, England, to Frances Margaret Baker, \u2018youngest daughter of Abe late Godtrey Phipps Baker, of Ot- .awa.STEVENS \u2014 PURVES \u2014 On Nov.29, 1963, at Christ Church, Lancaster gate, London, Shgland, by the Rev, C.J.Ridge- way, M.Prebendary of St.Paul's, Vicar of \u201cWe parish, Nathaniel Meibuish Comins Stevens, Captain Sist Pjoneers,In- disw Army, eidér son of the late Lieut.Colonel N.J.Ç.Stevens, Royal Dublin Pasian \u201cto Josephine Mabel, the oaly daughter of the late William Purves, Esq., and\u2019 Mrs.Purves, The Hermitage, North Sydney, C.B., Nowa Scotia, Canada.DIED.-~ CHOWN \u2014 At Kingston, Ont., on Dec.14, 1908, Edwin _Chown, aged 88.CLAXTON \u2014 In Kingston, Ont., oo Dec.18, 103, Thomss Clanton, aged $9 years.EMBERBON.\u2014At Napanee, Ont., on Dec.9, 1908, James Emberson, in his seventy- sighth year: Le MAGDONELL.\u2014At bis residence, 123.Hu- \u2018ren street, Toronto, on Dec.14, 1903,Alex- | Macdonell, of Osgoode Hall, To- \"810, In the 34th yeer of his age.N.\u2014AtL Vallerfaid, on on Dec.13, 1803, den, aged 88 THe funeral will take pla place at the Ca- Pearl on Wednesday 16th inst, at 9.30 m, MARSHALL a 773 Faiace street, on.Dec.15, 1963, beloved wife of G.He est 1h het 4b year.Fuperal on Thursday, the 17th,at 2 p.m.PRs re Glasgow and Belfast papers Posron ai vi ue on Dec.14, 1903, Ie th your, Ju -Jane Nattrase, Æ of Bre Tol Fen ad Soll svenue apr Le DIE Er ne oe 2 15, pe 2 20 ae a the Bo ter\u201d rd a, ve DIR Freins Prices dower, Jersey, Channel anda \u2018of J.Jerser Spencer, LES An Soe pero I.fnadonty.\u201c4 Ayr, po on Dec.John Watson, en, ident John: Watson Mfg.Ce: In his \u201cFear.WSRON SHITH-08 Dec.16, 1803, at her residence, 595 - Bherbrooke street, TBirale, beloved Jnaghter of MF.R.Wilsoh-Smith.\u201cPusersi notice later.Mr.and\u2019 * atices revhives.: Ite for this page © mas postiblr be ln (lise for page I Advertisersents, Epecial Notice \u2014You make no mistake \u201cwhem you bay your Piano at Leach\u2019s, : 2440 st.Catherine\u2019 street, as you are 7 then direct with | the proprietor, , sud: ope who bas had \u201cienes in the: business.25 years\u2019 exper- pommes, BREAD el «4 Mase IN THE - : Tn the eity.\u201che 6 R LOCKER (0, 2753 NOTRE DAME BT.\u2019 \u201cTHE LAST \"CHANCE.\u2018LACK: OYRTAIN' OLÉANING.SWEBMLY, DAMASK and ail kind of hess hanglags hat come In this Det.18\u2014Counst von Kreuen- usller-.hn \u2018acceeds Count von on Wl pt tue.retired frem the \u2018bassadorship Not Atatrse Trungazy st Paris wt his own reupest.until 9.30 OPEN UNTIL 10 P.M.TO-MORROW.And every ight until Christmas, Eve.Restaurant wil be open every evening ki ; 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closing eyes, 81.26 -.- 812.90 DOZENS OF FEATURES IN STATIONERY STOCKS | 4 (Open Late To-morrow (Thursday) Night for the Holiday Trade.) I; can only, of course, be fully enjoyed by the young, but even the old and middle aged can find in \u201cThe Home and >; Headquarters of Santa # Claus\u201d on our third floor, a genuine pieasure that is much heightened by « Natural human sympathy with the unbounded joy of the chifdren ! \u2018 Toyland\u201d contains the biggest and finest collection ot Toys ever seen in the city\u2014things to please all tastes and to suit all purses! Prices from Be to Gold-Plated Clocks, Bronze Figures, 4 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS! THOUSAND TO SELECT FROM! Prices from lc to 81.00.BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF ART CALENDARS! 4.00.LOVELY LINES OF MAPLE LEAF CALENDARS.TABLES OF BRIC-A-BRAC.TABLES OF BRIC-A-BRAC, comprising Jewel Cases, Vases, Ink Wells, Gold-Plated Ornaments, Card Csees, Puff Boxes, Paper Weights, Mirrors, Pen Racks, Cuft\u2019 Boxes, Match Holders, and numerous other articies.Fern Pots, Collar and [GIFT SUGGESTIONS FROM tion.WHITE SILK WAISTS, made in the front, made with small tucks and LADIES\u2019 HANDSOME SILK WAIS lette over sleeves, pouch, front and drawn work, ailk trimming; in wh vs et es ee ae .(Store No.3, \"Notre Dame Buy Your FLECTAIC FINTUFE « SHADE FROM THE CRESCENT ELECTRIC CO.ou nent Cftherine St.The Baily Aituess.WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, DEC.16 __ armor \u2014\u2014 POLITICA L SITLATION MR.TARTE SPEAKS AT NAPIER VILLE~MR.BORDEN'S TOUR.\u2014 À largely attended meeting of the electorate of Laprairie end Napierville was held-in the latter place yesterday, The = | Hon.P: E ¢ opened the proceed- ngs, and was followed by the Hon.J.Israel Tarte, who, as usual, threshed out protection and the transportation prob- .em, and localized his remarks on the former subjeet for the benefit of the many farmers present.He declared that their prosperity lay in the growth of a home market for their produce rather \u2018than in reciprocity with the United States.In the latter event they would be compelled to compete with the farmers of the United States, whereas in Canada the market would be their own.Mr.Mouet, Liberal member for the gount urged a reciprocity treaty with nited States, to which Mr.Tarte EPL Patenaude, Conservative Monro, & native of the county, elu ed the meeting with a brief but interest ng a MR.BORDEN\u2019S TOUR.Mr.R.L.Borden spoke before a large Ng the Monday of Music, 21 Bapolis on Monday evening.J.Mills, ex.MB, presided.\u201d other eb being M Mr.L \"Dans Shafner, Mayor of Bridgetown, he is the Conservative candidate; Mr.John C.0 Mallis of Halifax vidsén, Middleton.FROME ME PROTEST.Messrs.Baker & Baker, of Sweetsburg, acting on behalf of Mesers.Albert Dyer and William Curley, of Sutton, made the sit of $1,000 uired pa gen a petition under.the Co > and Elections Act, demandes à the ® .new military style, box pleats.:.T8, new military shoulders, deep epa the sleeves trimmed with M ite and black, and black and white .Oi > \u201c9 se 65 =n ++ ss se ss ees street side, Ground Floor.) 5 RSLEY C%:.1765 sr 0788 Hotre-Dams êt, 184 to 194 st James Bt, MON.La \u201cail Thomas Ligget\u2019 of Onrpets, Curtains, Rugs, Mats, Drapes, Cushions, Beds and \u2018Bedding\u2019 for the holidays is complete In every.department THOMAS LIGGET, 2001000 EMPIRE BUILD bribery and corr Fa CRITICIS! for St va 8, by portance to: the country, of the Libesal WhiSH COUNTY.Mr.L.N ed in Ottawa ame, ME.not contest Wrigh favored with a ; Amo those mentioned as the fe Te ere were wiht cit ihe mee fast the was addre by Dr.Mackay, Liberal, wes minutes to \u2018speak, and ative violent.to smash my face.\u2019 uproar follo: in defence oe his.ed with scores of hottfes ter, upset yesterday near Black\u2019s bet sleeves and pouch | exican | go mas reponsib sos ani all © 8 Be to the trip to Buffalo, he y fed to Buffalo, a fugitive to the front, Te a fugitive | Sapir Fett Ey two hours PREWERY WAGGOS WAGGON UPSETS.One of Molson\u2019s brewery pages load- 4 SILK WAIST SECTION.FINE STYLISH WAISTS, and values that none can duplicate.\u2018So : certain are we of that, that we attach the prices to the end of ach descrip- u- Fi BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF STERLING SILVER AND PLATED WARE, SOUVENIR SPOONS, PINS, BROOCHES, OPERA GLASSES, etc.! EBONOID GOODS \u2014Brushes, Puff Boxes, Inkstands, Stamp Boxes, etc.FANCY CHRISTMAS STATIONERY IN ALL THE FINEST MAKES! CHOICE ASSORTMENT of Beautiful Celluloid Toilet Cases, Manicure Sets, Work Boxes, Cuff and Collar Boxes, Handkerchlef Boxes, etc.LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FINEST LEATHER GOODS,embracing Tollet eu i s Display | \u2018 e.g annulment of the election of the Hon, Mr.rkill and also his nal disqualification upon the usual charges of ff The St.John ober fv 1 paper) objects to Me.Blair as the ote.4 eral candidate .John, giving as its | reason that the former Minister of Rail- | deserting the government as he on a question of the most vital im- | himsel beyond the pale and protecting indinence ay S that he would t lends color to the- Eee Fagin.wilt a re long.wenen at ast night, in the interests of Mr.pue can = Mr a which allowed forty Ian Mr.Gamey denied this, and another\u2019 Dr.® |: egis session yesterday.afternoon, and {aire ag \u2018Annie Laurie,\u2019 ing Pade, Purses, etc.Cases, Handkerchlef Boxes, Jewel Boxes, Manicure Sets, Music Rolls, Writ- ARTICLES IN BURNT WOOD\u2014Handkerchief Boxes, Toilet Bozes,Glove * Boxes, etc.CHRISTMAS LACES, Ribbons, Brushes, etc.Feather Boas, Belts, Falr Ornsmeats, Pin Cushions, Handkerehiet Bachegs, Hair Brushes.Cloth Brushes, Miles, \u201c OBORS TO SELECT FROM! CHRISTMAS PERFUMERY.CHRISTMAS PERFUMERY 2 beautiful bozes\u2014ALL THE FINEST CHRISTMAS GLOVES.THE WORLD'S BEST BRAN DS AT POPULAR PRICES! ; } Paterna, opt Etc.USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS! Ladies\u2019 Evening Wraps, Silk Blouses, Furs, Woollen Dress Patterns, Silk Dress Patterns, Silk Blouse Patterns, Flannel Blouse Terms Cash, - - = Point St.Charles.Great damage resulted to the bottles and in & remarkably short \u2018time hundreds 3 droves and ers were asaisti ¢ brewery wag drived to pick up Rotties, 5 t is said that the Le load was considerabl: lighter when the Molson team dent and also that the beer did not all into the Lachine canal either.rm POLICE.SALARIES REVERAL INCREASES DETERMIN ED BY COMMITTEE YESTERDAY.The Police Committee sat in executive re pined on what increases in salary shduld given.Shb.Chief Campeau is to be raised from $1,800 to $2,000.Inspectors Lamouche, MeMahon and t from $1,500 to $1,700 rgeants G Gauthier, Gamache Atcbi- son ænd Laramee, who have for some time been acting as lieutenants, were raised to that rank The committee adjourned till to-mor- row.MACKENZIE MURDOCH.au There was a rather small attendance Ho Rn concert given in the Windsor night by Mr.Mackenzie Mur- by this 3e concert wrt, Sompeny.however, ous, bo, made » and wich \u2018Charlie in my derling\u2019 and \u2018Beotland Yet\u2019 stirréd the hearts of the many Seottish people in ep audience who responded liberally with their applause.Mr, Mackenzie Murdoch, the Mey who is styled \u2018the Scottish Pa is.a prime favorite in + Mog vus A first selection, \u2019Strathpèfler, which introduces the airs \u2018Annie Laurie,\u201d \u2018Charlie is my darling\u2019 and \u2018Kate Dalrym- in enthusi- rise, our ple\u201d was played with much fire and g of the well-known termezzo\u2019 from \u2018Cavalleria Rusticana\u2019 JOHN MURPHY & co., 2341 and 2343 St, Catherine 8t., Cor, Metcnife ot.= Telephone: Up 2740.was a gem and was heartily applauded.For an encore to his second selection be gave an imitation of a Highlander playing the bagpipes while walking over hill, which was very natural and had a prett effect, the music dying away gradually in \u201cthe distance.Mr.George Neil, the Scottish tenor, has a voice of d quality and was beard to best advar ntage in several of Burns's sweet songs.rs.Flora MclIvor-Craig, the soprano, of Toronto, sang several Scottish selection, which were well received.he duef, \u2018The crookit hawbee,\u2019 by Mrs.Craig and Mr.McNeil, was charmingly rendered.Mr.Harry Munroe, the com: edian,, succeeded in amumng those present and his lirst selection received an encore.Mr.Alfred L.Murdoch, the accompanist, presided \u2018at the piano in a very satisfactory manner and also opered the programme with a piano solo.BUSHNELL\u2019S SHORTAGE.New Haven, Conn., Dec.16.\u2014An additional shortage of $2,000, making the total thus far known $17,000, has been discovered in the accounts of Asa C.Busb- nell, the cashier of the Yale National Bank, who committed suicide yesterday.In announcing this fact to-day, General E.8.Greeley, president.of the bank, said he was surprised to find that the shortage exceeded $15,000, the figures given out yesterday, but information received this morning made it evident that the total was $17,000 BURNED TO DEATH.Jobnstown, Pa., Dec.16.\u2014James Cras- by\u2019s wife and daukhter Grace, the latter thirteen, were burned to death in their home in this city early to-day, while a eon, Jameg, is missing, and is believed also to have perished.The family were all asleep when the fire started from the kitchen stove, and were got aroused until neighbors broke in the oor, Ald.Turner, member for No.2 ape St.Gabriel Ward, in the City Coun was waited upon at his residence .night by a large number of influen: , electors and presented with a requis\u2018.n signed by over two-thirds of the ve.of the ward, requesting him to : gun, low himself to become a candidate \u2026: - approaching elections.Mr.N.E.McMahon, who is ku - ! personally to every voter in the vy- Was unanimously chosen as charme: the delegation, and in presentin: Turner with the requisition, spoks ©: couiidence that the electors had 1, standing, his honesty, und ns He pointed out the many improve: [including the public bath, whi}, Gabriel Ward had recen cd at on.| stance of Ald.Turner.Iv War ALD.TURNER.only the oldest member of the Ro.Committee but the father of the pres 1: City Council, baving been St.Gabr-! Ward's representative since 1891, wh.for years previous to that, before > Gabriel was annexed to the city, he v.\u2026- secretary of the municipality.Mr.A | Mahon added that there was no dont: i but that Ald.Turner would bz elected by acclamation, but if there was to Le Fe opposition, they were ready for the SA mong the others present who -poke in a similar strain and assured Ald.Turner of their support were the fo.lowing: Dr.Griffith, A.O.Galarneau, Thomas Collins, Thomas McConomy, .I.E.Hayden, R.Walton, H.Friedlander.J.A.MeConomy, E.McKeown, 1.Bellemare, T.J.McConomy, H.YN.Chauvin, A.J.McConomy, George Mc Gowan.Ald.Turner replied in both French snd Englichw thanking.the: delagatien i, the \u2018confidence they reposed in him.Sie TV | gave an account of the work be hud dore as a member of the council since the last election, and of the appropriations that he had put through the Road Com: mittee for improvements in the ward next year.In accepting the nomination he said he was in the hands.of the elec | tors, and if it was their wish that he should again be their representative, he would continue to look after their interests as he had in the past.It is generally accepted throughout the ward that Ald.Turner will be returned without opposition, as he has always been a stauwch supporter of the reform party in the council.\u2014_ \u2018CITIZENSHIP \u201d Addressing the County Orange Lodge of Montreal in the East End Methodist Church yesterday, the Rev.E.W.Crane spoke on \u201cCitizenship,\u201d and in doing =o laid particular stress on the subjects of the observance of the Sabbath, the school question, the liquor traffic and tie Orange order.The sale of rum, he m1, was one of the worst curses of not univ Canada, but of the whole Britsb empire.Tt was the duty of members -f the Orange Lodge to suppress this curse.Positions of public trust, such as in the Council or School Board, were mot \u2018or men engaged in the liquor trade.As for Sunday observance, he bhcid that the smoke which rises over Mont real on Sundays was shameful], and urged that all should be forced to re epect the Sabbath.The speaker deprecated the existence of different systems in the Schools, All classes and creeds should be taught under one common roof.If doctrines were to be taught, let them be taught at the | children\u2019 homes.Further, a national system should be introduced, so that professional men of one province could go to any other province and practice.The removal of all these objectionable conditions should be the paramount desire of every good citizen, \u2014_\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 .THE THIRD VICTIM.Ottawa, Dec.16\u2014The Rev.Father Me Gurty 0.M pastor of 8t.Joseph's Chyreh, is Mond as a result of injuries re ceived at the Ottawa Col fire.This is the third victim.er McGurty was one of those ose exit > was cut oft on the morning of the fire by the tongues of of smoke and flame in the corridors.In ing he was horribly burned about the , bands and body.Deceased was only twenty- five years of age and was 3 native of Lowell, Mass.ra SPECIAL NOTICES.Santa Claus at Home.\u2014The Grotto at The S.Carsley Co., Limited, is receiving a greater degree of patronage this year than ever.The various pets that Sane.has brought with him, as well as thi! mysterious North Pole, create no end ni interest.The admission fee is as of yore, 5 cents for children, 10 cents ior adults.Big Assortment of Toys.\u2014 What a vast assortment of Toys greet the visitor to The 8S.Carsley Co.imited.Odd toys.as well as scores of new features, and riced fo reasonably that no wonder nta Claus is enabled to fil the stockings eo completely and to the satisfag- tion of his numerous little friends, sition oters n alt the nown an of Ald.f the n his ility.rents, St.e in- nal Wspwssnar, Daceusen 16, 1908.THE MONTREAL DAILY WITNESS 3 s AT HOME\u2019 AT THE CHATEAU ee ion, vat ed the \u2018music.After the ceremony a luncheon| In the optical department are ther- \u2014 THE WOMAN'S BRANCH OF THE ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY RECEIVE.Li shone from every window of the historic old Chateau de Ramezay last night, and one\u2019s imagination called up ecenes in the distant past when the Oha- teau was often the scene of festive gatherings.The event last night was an \u2018at home\u2019 given by the Women\u2019s Branch oi the Antiquarian Society, and a large pumber were present.The many notable objects in the rooms added to the interest of the occasion for the guests.Madame de Bellefeuiile Macdonald, president of the Women\u2019s Branch, and Miss Roddick, vice-president, assisted by Mr.Justice Baby, president of the Numismatic a ntiquarian Society, received the guests in the Elgin Gallery, where a particularly fine musical programme was rendered.Miss Taschereau sang \u2018Aimons Nous\u2019 (Saint Saens), and other French songs, to the pleasure of her hearers.\u201cThe Flower Girl\u2019 (Bevignani) and oth- or solos were sung by Miss ¢.Varney in a pure rich voice.Miss Georgie Tur- per\u2019s artistic violin playing delighted those nt.Mr.Mendoza Langlois sang \u2018Un Baiser (De Fontenailes)\u2019 which was appreciated.The Mendelssohn Trio, Andante and Finale, for piano, violin and \u2018cello, was rendered by Mrs.H.R.Ives, Miss Georgie Turner and Mr.Charbonneau, and was greatly enjoyed.r.E.Surveyer recited in French, and Mrs.Belle Rose Emslie Royal Patronage UD [Established 1850 AT a= For Gentlemen\u2014-8tamp Boxes, Penknives, Shaving Straps, Shaving Oups, Dressing Sets, Moustache Combs, Pencil.Cases, Military Brus Walking Canes, Opera Qiasses, Oard C Suspenders, Calendars.Gol Pin, Locket, Cuff Links, orSeal Ring, something out of this lot may the suitable thing for this Christmas.Any article chosen from our stock WiLL please you and give satisfaction to him.Not the least risk buying *\u2018Cochenthaler\u201d Jewellery, our guarantee is behind every sale and our reputation, behind that again.COCHENTHALER, Diamond Jewelle 149 Bt.James street, OPEN EVENINGS.Umbrelias, CALENDARS +.CHRISTMAS CARDS BOOKLETS, EIC.FINE ART NOVELTIES.All the productions of leading Publishers only.G.W.CLARKE & CO, 2270 ST.CATHERINE ST.for Men.Gentlemen, stop a minute and read our list below of the different qualities, styled and prices of Ready-made Suits we have in stock.We have the finest assortment at present that can be found any%here in the trade.Come in and inspect our stock.We will only take pleasure in showing you the different ranges we have.Once tried on they speak for themselves.A few of our prices are as follows:\u2014 MEN'S SUITS, in different shades of Tweed, also Navy Blue and Black Serge, at $9.00.MEN'S SUITS, in Tweeds, Serges, Clay Worsted, English Worsted, etc, all well PEN trimmed in all the different lines, ou MEN'S FANCY ENGLISH WORSTED SUITS, in Fashionable Checks and Stripes; also Tweeds, Navy Blue Clay Worsted, in all the latest styles, at $12.00 and $13.30.MEN'S TAILOR-MADE SUITS, in Scotch Tweed Trimmings equal to best custom, in three-button double breasted, or single breasted style, at $15.00.MEN'S SUITS, in Scotch Tweed and Fancy English Worsted, fall and winter weights, new cut, in single or double breasted style, at $16.50.MEN'S SUITS, in Navy Blue Clay Worsted Scotch Tweed and Black Cheviot, also Fancy Striped Worsted, at $18.00.Everything in Men's, Youths\u2019 and Boys\u2019 Outfitting and Furnishings at rs Men's Clothier and Outfitter.Corner of CRAIG AND BLEURY STS.and 2299 ST.CATHERINE, panists were Mrs.lves and Mrs.Bt.Pierce, the musical programme being arranged by Mrs.Penhallow, Mrs.E.Cornwallis Monk and ladies of the committee.\u2018The tearoom looked very attractive, with a huge open fire burning, and the tables decorated with red carnations and ferns, and lighted by red-shaded candles in silver candelabra.Mre.A.Piers and Mrs.Leuis Sutherland presided at the coffee urns, and Mrs.Hector Prevost and Mrs.T.Chase Casgrain looked aiter the dispensing of lemonade and reireshments, assisted by several young ladies.Among those present were :\u2014Mr.and Mrs.L.Beaubien, Mrs.Wurtele, Miss E.Power O\u2019Brien, Mr.and Mrs.Gascoigne, Mr.and Mra.de Blois Thibaudeau, Prof.and Mrs.Pen- hallow, Mr.and Mrs.Hart, Mrs.Chas.Spragge, Mrs.Agnew, Dr.Howell, Miss Lacoste, Mr.Paul Lacoste, Miss Baby, Miss MacCallum, Mrs.and Miss Monk, Misa r, Miss Luddington, Miss de Bellefenille Macdonald, Miss Ritchie, Mrs.Savage, Mr.Dudley Larken, Mr.Whitworth, Mr.and Mrs.E.F.Heb- den, Mr.and Mrs.J.S.Leo, Mr.and Mrs.E.Youngheart, Dr.A.G.Nich olls, Mrs.Auguste Schmidt, Mr.and Mrs.Wm.Northey, Mr.and Mrs.Alex.Burnett, Mr.and Mrs.8.M.Baylis, Mr.and Mrs.A.F.Dunlop, Mr, and Mrs.James Reid, Miss Coghlin, Mrs.P.B.Migneault, Mrs.Faire, Mr.L.J.A.Cresse, Miss Cresse, Miss Innes, Mrs.De Sola, Colonel and Mrs.Prevost, Mra.W.C.Towers, Mrs.John Lewis, Mrs, Tabb, Miss Dillon Lawrence, ies Rachel Dawes, Mrs.A.J.Dawes, Miss Eglauch, Mr.and Mrs.Ives, Mr.and Mrs, Robert Harris, Mr.and Mrs, E.Desrosiers, Mr.and Mrs.Lewis Skaife, Mrs.Berthelot, Mrs.Laviolette, Mr.J.A.C.Heriot, Mrs.J.L.Marler, Mrs.J.G.Gilmour, Colonel Starke, and many others.Special tars were in waiting when the guests left the Chateau.WOMANS ART ASSOCIATION, A PAPER ON BURNE-JONES READ BY MISS MACVICAR The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Art Association was heid yes terday afternoon, Miss Phillips presiding.The president explained that if suitable premises were found it might be advisable to remove \u2018Our Handicrafts Shop\u2019 from its present quarters, where the rent, of which the Renaissance Club had paid part, would now have to be all paid by the association, the Renaissance Club having given up its lease of the rooms.Mention was made of the entertainment to be given about the middle of next month, when it is proposed to have the Indian play of \u2018Hiawatha\u2019 given somewhat in lecture form, illustrated by living pictures and lantern slides, with the Indian songs in the play sung by the Indian tenor wbo takes part in the performance as given by the Ojibways.A Venetian\u2019 evening is spoken of for later in the season.Attention was called to e Christmas sale going on in \u2018Our ndicrafts Shop.\u2019 The paper of the afternoon was given by Miss MacVicar, on Sir Edward Burne-Jones, who as born in Birmingham in 1833.and who was intended by his parents for the ministry.At Oxford he met with William Morris, and deciding to follow his bent for art, he went to London and began working under Rossetti.The artist\u2019s career was traced by Miss MacVicar, who drew attention to some of the characteristic qualities of his work.its decorative quality, originality, beauty of coloring, his subjects suggestive of mystery and treated in imaginative way.She also mentioned some of the faults found hy eritics.and quoted the artist\u2019s description, \u2018I mean by a picture a beautiful, romantic dream of something that never was or ever will be\u2014in a light better than any that ever shone\u2014in a land that no one can define or remember.\u2019 Burne-Jones worked in oils.watercolors, and designs for stained glars windows, the amount he accomplished being great.In Montreal there are examples of his designs in stained glass windows, one in St.Paul\u2019s Presbyterian Church.and one in Crescent Street Church.Tea was served at the close of the meeting, the hostess being Mrs.Chaffee and Mrs.Geo.Koh], assisted by Miss Fortier, Mrs.W.S.Kerry, Mrs.E.B.Black and Miss Beard.HAMMOND\u2014WHITE.St.John, N.B., Dec.16.\u2014One of the most brilliant and fashionable weddings that have taken place in St.John for many years was solemnized this afternoon at Trinity Anglican Church.The contracting parties were Miss Edith Adelaide White, daughter of Col.G.R.White, D.O.C., and Lieut.IXslie Lucas Jennings Hammond, of Beckenham, Kent, England, and an officer of HM.S.\u2018Cambridge,\u2019 at present at Devonport.The bride entered the church at half- past two o\u2019clock, escorted by her father, and was met at the church Dy the bridegroom and officiating clergyman, the Rev.Canon Richardson.The bride wore a gown of cream duchèsse satin, trimmed with rare lace and chiffon, and embroidered with opal and silver sequins, also large bow knots of white satin studded with rhinestones and opals.Her white tulle veil was caught up with a cluster of autumn blossoms.She carried a-shower bouquet of white ruses, lilies of the valley and ferns.Miss Dorothy White, of Quebec, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a princess gown of white voile de soie, with ermine.and carried a shower bouquet of pink roses.She wore a white velvet hat with feathers.Little Miss Allaine Shar- ples, of Quebec, was maid of honor, and was attired m white silk, with trimmings of lace.She carried a basket of pink roses.Master Jones, of St, John, acted as page and wore a white sailor suit.All the members of the bridal party wore a ribbon on the arm with the letters H.M.S.\u2018Cambridge,\u2019 in honor of the groom.Lieutenant Haramond wore his naval uniform and he was accompanied by Captain Kemmis Betly, of Royal Canadian Regiment, aleo in full uni form.Many of the ushers, who are military men, wore their uniforms.The scene in the church was a brilliant one, A full cheir was present and rang special wis served at the residence of Lieuten- ant-Colonel Jones.Lieutenant and Mrs.Hammond will take passage in the \u2018Tunisian\u2019 for .Over two kun- dred gta were invited, and many valuable presents were received.The.officers of H.M.S.\u2018Cambridge\u2019 sent a silver tea service.The Quebec Girls\u2019 Studio, Quebec, sent a silver vase and humming bird.SEA OF AZOF DISAPPEARING.St.Petersburg, Dec.16\u2014The Sea of Azof is disappearing, and remarkable scenes are in course of enaction.At Taganrog the waters have receded to such an extent during the past five days that the bed of the sea is visible for a distance of several versts (a verst Is 1,300 feet.) High winds hurled clouds of sand shoreward, covering the town.Vessels are lying high and êry and the eatest confusion prevails in the harbor.ork in the factories has bad to be reduced to a minimum, owing to the lack of water.\u2014\u2014 CHRISTMAS NOTICES MESSRS.HENRY MORGAN & CO.one finds examples of the skill attain in the manufactures and liberal arts, is.always of interest, and is especially so at this season of the year, to the sho per on Christmas purchases intent.From pictures and statuettes for one\u2019s art- loving friends, to toys for the little folk, one finds in every department a great variety of the best in its line from which to select.The art department on the top floor is now well known.Here one finds quiet and restful pastoral scenes, portraits, charming little landscapes, reproductions of celebrated pictures by Gainsborough, Corot, Ross; Bonheur, Mallet, Sir Edward Burne- Jones and other artists.Comparatively few people can possess a gem of Corot's, or a Gainsborough portrait, for instance, but the art of reproduction bas reached such a high degree of excellence, that the pleasure of a really good picture is mow\u2019 within the reach of everybody.There is something particularly satisfying about a handsome and substantial piece of furniture.Something new and very handsome, shown in the furniture department, is a luxurious chair, richly upholstered in cardinal morocco.Others come in green, and there are Chesterfield sofas to match, the work being done by the skilled hands of workmen, whose fathers and grandfathers have taught their art to the succeeding generation.In the spacious \u2018oak\u2019 voom are broiight.together pieces of furniture of many atyles and designs.One is shown ma- bogany five o'clock tea-tables inlaid: in satin wood; splendid parlor cabinets in.Verni Martin, with rococo top and\u2019 shaped in {the graceful curves of the- time of Louis XV; mahogany desks well- supplied with drawers; music cabimets) in the decorative marquetrie style; Sher-» riton parlor sets; orris chairs, with: golden oak frames, and besides dimigu-i ive sets of chairs, tables, and divans or} children there are handsome little Mér- ris chairs complete with cushions.>\" One likes to linger in the China.and glass departments.The sparkle nf Reavy cut glass.beautiful in form and pattern, is alluring.A table of lustre work shows beautiful sunset and opalescent tints, and gracefully formed pieces of Bobemian glass in ruby or greem, or crystal clear tempt one elsewhere.Individual pieces of china, including vases and jars of all sizes, can be had in Majolica, Royal Vienna, Doulton, Cloisonné, and other celebrated wares.Very dainty are the ornamental pieces decorated with Cupids, Dresden figureg and floral designs.Of sterling silver articles, large and small, for table or toilet, the assortment is very large and well chosen, in artistic designs.The Japanese room is not to be overlooked in one\u2019s search for holiday gifts, for there is always something attractive dbout the products from that progressive little empire.Paper knives, with carved handles, card trays, lacquered boxes, suggest themselves as gifts, and there are pieces of the noted Satsuma ware, besides whole sets that are very light and delicate.A tour of the Colonial House, Tne mometers, ornamental as well as useful; lorgnettes, mounted in tortoise shell, gold, pearl, and so forth, and seasonable gifts in other departments are to be found among the skates, toboggans, snowshoes, and articles requisite or the typical Canadian sports.hat the children have been well regarded in the Christmas preparations is evidenced by the window, before which the passers-by stop to look at the doll girlie sleeping in her little white cot, supposedly dreaming of the well-filled etocking by her bedside; and at the long line of animals going blithely into the ark.In the toy department may be found copies of the machinery and utensils that carry om the actual work of the world\u2014fire engines and hose reels steam engines that work, mechanica trains and automobiles, tool chests for the boys; stoves and ranges with cooking outfits, toy sweepers, and whole gets of miniature furniture for the small maiden with domestic testes, besides dolls.of all sizes, complexions and ages.WILLIS & CO.Numbers of people have been going to the Empire Building, No.2470 St.Catherine street, during ihe last few Saturdays to hear recitals vn the \u2018Ce cilian\u2019 piano-player, which have been given at that address under the auapices of Messrs, Willis & Co., the well-known piano and organ dealers.The Cecilian, a clever device which has been for some time now before the musical public, but which is coming more and more into favor, enables such persons as \u2018have music in themselves,\u201d but have not the technical dexterity requisite to make them good players, to interpret in the most surprisingly perfect way the works of the great masters of the greatest of arts.So much so, that the famous London conductor, Auguste Mannus, is reported to have said that it brings out as perfect rendering of the masters as \u2018a dozen Paderewskis rolled into one.\u201d Another interesting contrivance to be found among the multitude of pianos avd organs of all makes at Fmpire House, is an ingenious little o well named the Poco.\u2019 This finished little instrument can actually be folded up into the space and convenience of an ordinary valise.On the other hand, Empire House contains church pipe organs, and fine grand and upright pianos, the products of the best factories in the world, especially of the two great ian factories, the Dominion and the Ball.\u2018 Visitors have every opportunity of trying these fine instruments in one of the three large -private parlors, set apart for the pur- nose.JOHN W.REID & CO.One of the most attractive stores in the city of Montreal is that of Messrs.John W.Reid & Co., ladies\u2019 and gentlemen\u2019s furnishings, 2095-2099 St.Catherine street.Not only is the building an imposing one, but it has also an exceptionally large show window of plate glass.This window is the centre of attraction to a group of admirers who may usually be seen gazing at the varied and many- colored goods of all descriptions exhibited therein.The visitor on enter ed a store, for the interior is arrayed with such splendor as to make it more like a fairyland than a salesroom.The fittings are of the most modern kind, while the stock is of the choicest possible grade of goods, purchased from the leading makers in all parte of England and the Continent.It includes gloves, shirts, hosiery, underwear, collars, cuffs, neckwear, etc., dressing gowns, house jackets, etc, in fact any attempt to give a full description of it would be useless.Suffice it to say that anything to be procured in the largest retail shop of this kind in London.Paris or New York can be purchased here.Messrs.Reid & Co.keep a particularly choice assortment of umbrellas from those of the less expensive makes to the gold-mounted one.The secret of the firm\u2019s marked success is their extensive knowledge of the trade, enabling them to purchase the best articles for their customers\u2019 use and place these before them at prices as low as consistent with good quality.The firm retains the confidence and regpect of a large and ever-increasing number of patrons, and the business being conducted UNTIL SATURDAY on this basis is sure to prove as successful in the future as in the past.written to us asking for count offer of In consideration of the many requests from our customers, especially those outside the city who, being unable to take advantage of our discount offer by Wednesday, December 16th, have enable them to arrive and make their purchases, In order, therefore, that these customers may have the same opportunity as others have taken advantage of, we have decided to run the dis- 20 p.c.and 10 p.con all lines of Furniture, Carpets and Draperies, until SATURDAY, December 19th.an extension of time to East Store, 1541-1547 N.G.VALIQUETTE, West Store, 2446 St.Catherine St, near Drummond.St.Catherine Street.COLONIAL HOUSE, Phillips Square.OPEN TILL 10 P.M.DRESS GOODS FROM FRIDAY, 18th INST, TILL CHRISTMAS EVE, INCLUSIVE.FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADE.About 2,000 yards of CHEVIOT HOMESPUNS, at 16c, 21c, 32c, 350 per yard.These are much below their regular value\u2014all good colors and mixtures.| Also, on CENTRE TABLES Assorted Lot of choice up-to-date SUITINGS, at TA] a Discount of 25 Percent.if 1 EE I RE FOUR MANICURE PIECES, including \u201ciH DEPARTMENT.Leatherette Case, from $1.85 to 4 | \u2014 $8.00.aE I Other Sets from 1.50 to $15.00 REL An immense Assortment of TOYS of MANICURE AND DESK PIECES, such Ri! ali kinds, GAMES, WINTER SPORT- as Files, Cuticle, Nail Brushes, Tooth arr ING GOODS, such as TOBOGGANS, Brushes, Shoe Horns, Hooks, Seals, dl i SLEIGHS, SNOWSHOES, SKATES, trom 25c each up to $2.00.i} \\ ETC.SCISSORS, all kinds, from $1.00 up H vo 83.50.di STATIONERY DEPARTMENT.srt Soxns, rom $1.00 w + HE CHRISTMAS CARDS, CALENDARS, RETTE | # i PICTURE BOOKS, BOOKLETS,FANCY CIGARETTE CASES, from 35.00 up H à LEATHER GOODS anâ BRIC-A-BRAC PHARL PAPER CUTTERS, from 7T5¢ {Al JF of all kinds.up to $1.75.4 À H CONFECTIONERY THISKS, trom 81 00 to $3.00, HE » BABY BRUSH AND COMB SETS, IBY TRY | Always fresh and attractive.NOVEL- 81.75 to 83.50.ur TIES AND STAPLES from best Amer!- BUFFERS) from $1.00 to $4.00.Et: A can and Canadian makers.Also special- HAIR BRUSHES, from 00 to f 4 {.ties of OUR OWN MAKE.89.00.® MIRRORS, from 87.00 to 820.00.AH ¥ TERLING SILVER NOVELTIES COMBS.trom 75¢ to 32.00.1H > MILITARY BRUSHES, 86.00 pair up \u2018RE PUFF BOXES, Cut Glass Bowls, from to $20.00.EMA $2.00 up to $10.00- CLOTHES BRUSHES, from 83.25 vp ; COLOGNE BOTTLES, Silver Deposit, to $10.00.$3.00 to $8.00.GLASS oon 10000 HOLDERS, - from 5 to .00.GLASS an an HOLDERS, Bottles, FU RS! FU RS! from 50c to $1.50.Distinct], gular Stock INK STANDS, Cut Glass, from @5c | dre ee Tyme T to .si 36 00 ES, from 25e, 35¢ to we have secured a lot slightly off color, 85.00 each.Pressed and Cut Glass.Which will be marked from 25 to 50 PENCILS, from 45c up to $1.50.Percent less than market value, con- BAG TAGS io 40c to 82.50.sisting in part of\u2014 BRUSH, COMB and MIRROR BETS, Ca Muffs, Storm Coll Sto! trom $15.00 to $50.00.Liama Mate, Porsian Lamb M HAIR BRUSH.COMB, MIRRORS, in- Children\u2019s Blue Coney J cluding MANICURE PIECES AND Children's Iceland Lamb Jackets, Ladies\u2019 Gray Lamb Jackets.BRUSHES, from $20.00 to $65.00 ntermg\u2019 would scarcely believe that he has enter- MEN'S FURNISHING DEPT.ENGLISH REVERSIBLE DERBYS, New Designs; prices 26c, 40 ul finger ends, 138 Le ve oe os va ; , Cains & Co.vs.H, H.\u2014 for i ireatentis siply wondsiil, Do 1 Jeera for 8 i, Wort son If & Co.vs.Caverhtil| FAIR AMOUNT OF BUSINESS DONE : FOR OUR CHRISTMAS TRADE in a single application.\u2014 Jen.%\u2014H.H.Wo! - ve.NOVEMBER.\u201c GOLDEN EAGLE BRAND.\" fod Seenete bs d coustitutionsl ON M.A.A.A.ALLEYS.&' Kissock DURING TRE and \u2018\u2018 Queens.\u201d Had Comp! local an the \u201cColonists.\u201cKyle, Oheesbrough & Co.vs._ \u201c Mazmoths,\u2018\u201d \u201c Superlatives,\u201d an .doxen.humour of Co 431] Jan.28\u2014Kyle, Mam , \u2026 25 cents each: $2.75 per ' vo pealp ani blo , with loss of'hair.7.matthows \u2026 \u2026 \u2026 \u2026 42 - 152 437, Brophy, Gains & Co.brough & Co.ve.®.i A fair amount of real estate business Florida Shaddocks, \u201cMammoths\u201d ., \u2026\u2014 o.oo w 29 ; 82.per dozen.x .th hot water and CuticuraBoap, 5 Gritiths .\u2026 _ \u2014 \"341 144 190 475] Feb.2 ris, Chees was dome during the month \u2018Real Es- morids Bhaddocks \u201cSuperlatives\u201d wo .\u2026 + = con each: $150 per dosen, 1 Bathe with ha usts and Æ.Pouârette \u2026 \u2026 .\u2026 198 183 517] H.Woltt 3 & Co.va.Brophy, |}, 8 Cradock Simpson's \u2018I \u2018Queens \u2026 + a brio se 0 Ai lo cleanse the tonal Sutcle.CO end 7 2 TU 110 62 13 | Feb.tH.H.Worn | tats Record, the sales made being more Floris Shatdocks, H eR Pr ons Dar Stung CAL par 8 mme re Se peviod of Inst, year, but there The Nordheimer Building, 1 ColcarmOintmen frsiy.toslayitehig, A Cine & Cu.va.Care: |Pspondiag period of It jar, but im ER, VIGER & C0, B | irritation and inflammation, and Tots] = ee vecccteeneee nie portance, and there was nothing about || J 11 207,209 & 211 St.James st., an and heal, and lastly, take the Caticura, MAMA 6 16 wi Feb BoB H.Wolf & Co.ve Kyle, portance, and market, during the month Itaitan Warehouse, MONTREAL.J A esolvent, to cool and cleanse E.Walsh cee ee 3 4.Cheesbrough & Co.-jto make it différent from rchases Established .Re: mo Tale trenimont afords Instant rebeé, TR Henderson oi\u201d on A Ma Gis 1 Games payed on the ice of last men few monthe precetine ne wotoal use RY yor permits rest and slop In the severes E.IL Bordon .Ne 10 471] tioned olub.| made were still principal d epectlative IS yor forms of Eosema and er itchidg, R A.R Weir \u2026 \u2026 + Tle 1 179 GS L while the investment bave not as yet.AY: ; burning and scaly humotis, and pointé E Burnoté nu 2 Lo 186 166 4m FOOTBAL features oi aparece What may be al yor: , permanent economical | x, == ror \u2014 assumed an perience of the |< pu are of dont, disfiguring humours, LE QUEEN'S CLUB OFFICERS: thered from the thar real estate is JA | ba fr fmples to scrofula, from infan pr ; Ont., Dec.15.\u2014The officers off last six mon à and es there is ER non to age, when all other remedies and the Majority.for Coloniais pu ve ve ox Queue Rugby Club for ihe ensuing year legitimately a emand, ae in \u201cia J i no » - A.H.Hersey.core follows: Hox press every ket must re- | best physicians fall.\u201d Roferes\u2014 \u2014 a a prend Drums ©.power, the market must b 71 OU À atic : Resobrent.liquid snd 14 Oe pr a ON WENSMAW'S ALLEYS.dent.TL.A president, Bruce 0.garded as being in & vaio pos on tion \u2019 fl : was Con Canticum { ; ET Rovais.- wm as Besace c os ten assistant secretary, my.gemand or houses ee itself it JF.a he Se Beiqub +5 +4 ++ oe oe pr 12 IW &2 JV.Dilabrough: captain, W.R.Prier] en May 1 next alrez what estlier ë ; and USE be Dray Rumeur\u201d pe rare # = 46 at\u201d c » {eppétent eg te well founded | Or?ond i Lab BS mel IE ee 00e re DGD al anresnion that houses, ; Bi = ; Laÿeis ww vo oo os oe 42 RD DEFEATED CAMBRIDGD.neral im on tha \u2018 ses, j | i ered TUE ST.LOUIS PAIR lpme TOS Iam man wl oxrosn Galrarity by Gre.goa fnemento and lis in upartment bovis ay 3 _ 10D +.ce nu cu ca os on \u201c| feated Cambridge Un [ \u201cIf the] are going to be , makes * WILL HAVE AN INTEREST- sssesessses< LÉ84| and à try to two goals and a roo ya vantage will be to -the mens, Res- | THE LCR.MARITIME PRO- TOR oo pee annual football mates, Rugby rules, an early start in house is also d Shoes |: ING DISPLAY OF terdey.om for business pi ee] Boots an \u2019 boi VINCE ATTRACTIONS.4.Le Cuneten ts.ea 105 3G \u2014_\u2014 Thely to be short of the cman, eed -Ru r ¥ \u2014 A nt McDomald + .\u2026.\u2026 + \u2026 A improves {i UT Ee Tenia Bather, win the | Beer 1e La 0 1 i 4 6 ramenour aaron, ytd gh, tee sa an in Overshoes, Gaiters, x >.of the Futerco etur from Bt.Louls, Gueris , .55 08 MI SO) PILE PLAY A FRIEND urling vortment proposition.The flue ost À city yesterday on his r Duan for Puvien ve eee ee EE Th a different curling v market lisve kad the off he Govecnment Raïiways.It la the iuten- Gagnon \u2014 = ws Ulm os me mf The Rae ets are fast getting info i the sock pe number of prospective t Variety, at ?tha tion of {be railway bie dlgptay at the DIET rr 2,100 shape for the season's a abe wit meet buyers of residential propert .who wish In Grea 10: + , a a ; aXe a big ee ee mavsceisce Lawrence and Montreal clu uy there are many now , RB.yes- de escured to a Maritime Provinces to Total wo +e oo ma \u2014 Bt ly.mateh on Thursday xsd Fri-| real, and ed their houses « year Al der and : 88; {bed attractions of hermen lsoking for the \u2026 \u2026 64 fn @ friendly oks from esëh club, thet they had seenr y Cor.Alexan © - ummer touriste\u2014fisherm rs 1B Majority for ROPES we ee wo o day evenings, ten ri on had the money : 1 1 ver .a, Gout and bare a8 Au ros ort ee re._ The 8 Lanes 20d Thistle will play o he they ents of the publie = Oo St, Catherine Sts.| ih i searc Er hich will on \u2014_\u2014 Menday, Tuesday ighte ne Tequir ge \u201chouses A sing ibou and deer, W.1 \u2014 not \u2018expensive ced, mid- ; pos br sms oi large phctographe *Blostrica HOCKEY CRICKET rate dwellings, = medium price this er elects wil alse be Tailings far exceeds NTBR-SCHOOL SCHEDULE, \u2014 MONDAY.| phat a mostly ane on NG STAMPS.ater tho sorely and in.despite.the tremendous The Tollowing ehodules tor on Yarieds| , ySTRALIAN TEAM WON ON aie little attention lo being L DOUBLE TRADI rom : Strectorsts\u2019s disposal.eo the Jnter-School Hockey Lesage \u2014 coming franchises can be given ak area st the the World's Fair at Chicago sayies of be Jas dian Associated Press.) When valuable ty of the City tla ond the Pan-American at Buffalo ls | pi- Dave bean épi ries.{ 15.\u2014The cricket match atlaway by a bare made iportance to the rues is Purchase Exh nous don, Dec.15.in for! Council is of vital imports fo In taver of Lhe 8 Lou Building, oe rt Jo.High ve.West jar ; sydney yesterd ay JTeauned ave \u2018wickets.best Terese the city Bhat the alder.MARRIACE LICENSES so.stance, has 3 floor ares under roof of Feb.8-High vs.Westmeust.| Australia LC \u2014 men elected interests Mont FOR LICENSES Sir L,a00 feet, And the total ares under rool o .16\u2014Westmount vs.High.OXFORD WINS.As regards res] estate APPLY Issued by ! .; \u20ac is one Feb.18\u2014 I Py ; .ons are much more ; : Re thler\"ome \u201cacres oF ian Eapoattion at Feb.EHNA ws.Westiduat.Lo ees aver sity Tr re | Fe ay other, even if they TO OPEN RESTAU- JOHN M.M.DUFF, Lh \u2018 larger than tke Colum aings are 26 rinediate Series, feated Cambridge \u2018goals and & ty, In talked about much just now.WHO WISH j Chiouge, aide sa will the cxbibiion bo Jan.15\u2014(cCrtohton va.Sentor.\\ | tt Sothall maton, Rughy rules, to-day.are two pepe pe THOR rs OR RENEW PRÉSENT.107 ft, James 26 Drummen a.i colos ô portant - : ir ve.H i ember, : : : ette, ee ee i he.Sivanced voadi- Jan IS\u2014Senior ve, va.Crichton, \u2014 sued in Nov ork wan $131,170.This PERMITE.- the Lu re ee buildings aevure the Jan.Fm gigs Be Wiig TS A HORSB SHOW 200 00 the wor for new buildings, \u2014_ ! oute tion of the other maln bul mt 30; 1904, Fan.S\u2014High ve.en.! WAN inchides 49 permits } temements, 5 Mentions for mi Re ein Dolly ok | Amel BRL its mate | oe Sctrien satin, Tir | toring dav FEET d'uocsnmives an \u201chav : Cri i 3, Ont, Dec.16.b - 2 rere 23 permi © B.' beauty, the designers LE fore, being Feb.4#iigh vs.Ottawa, sloner\u2019's ofice yes nd 5 sheds.There were 4 eof with Mr.A.issioners:\u2014 own unique n° architectural originality.It Feb, \u20ac-Crichton va.Abinglm.| the, Live Block Commminiones ee 8 van or repairs, to 7 houses thereot with Mr.AB.GO nes : and unique in architectural ori testate- Feb.S\u2014Seaior vs.Westmotst.terday afternoon, &t Ye was decided to hold alterations 4 stores, Ÿ factories, 2 ware- is Bouillon, hotel, 652 Bt.James; ore would appear, therefore, to be & safe state b.13\u2014Abingdon vs.Senlor.{| Fisher was present, along the lines tenements and 3 sheds.Chenler, hotel, 463 tigny ; a imi (EE re PRINT te mi Tout dus fe vante EEE st ; erer see been dealt wi Juntor ° Mcient funds can : iber fn undermen: Bamuxn \u2018528 St.James; Wx.J.: en- of accommodation has by the directorate, , = 11\u2014High vs.Abdinpdon.¢ shows, \u201cVThe dates selected were x of Novem lities amount to $110,651, oon Labelle, hotel, ill; Gordon A.Mel- r l e n ted an totelligent manner hotels being under JIT pm E00 ve.Westmount.Pre ET same deck as the Live Stoc ban municipalities nrreuve, $31,820; Martin, rest, 229 Mogi, Alextñe Feron, ne Dodt of the principal hotels being vogue Ja8- vs.St.John's.>] 16, 16, 17, the id are as follows: 0,335; ville, rost., 1752 Notre ; Thoutn, 4 the eed their rates Jan.1\u2014Westmount d sale.ab ;120; Delorimler, $10,325; ville, urs ; Absalom ; R contract not to exc hich ormai.richton vs.Migh.Show an \u2014\u2014 Petite Cote, $3,129; $2,950; hotel, 11 Bonseco ; Edw.Thibaudeau, INC POWDER | to ee ie are a course of eros.Jan.16\u2014C: Crichton.: B ile End, $18,723; Outremont, 42 o rest.1570 St.Catherine; Edw.Thibaudeas, BAK ner Numerous hotels are in the 2's fairs 19 the Jan.T\u2014High To's vs.Abingdon, THE HOLLY CLU Mile Neiges, $100; Notre e de rest, %1 St Laurent; F.X.Thomas A.Because it Always Gives the tion, A new feature in world's fairs the © 5 st.John's t Orichton.21 Cote des ; Verdun, 82,370; Cote rest, 10 Jacques Cartier sq: Thomas A- entiaMaotion.to of a Data of ro as] exhibition Jan.Bh (0) on ve gt ohare.i HELD LAST NIGHT.Grice, \u201cWEIS; Village \u201cTurest, 17,000: Lynch, rest, du MO ue Hinton, 673 Seld Everywhere: = rs Far ek five hundred restaurants aa.3\u2014(c)\u2014Erichton va.St John's, OPENING SOCIAL .Henri, £22,995; and Ste.Cunegonde, 2608 ore Blackburn, rest.565 Dot © p a 07 he hungry.A list of hotels, | Jan.30\u2014(c)\u2014High ve.Westmount.of the Holly dnow- St.Henri, Ontario; Lionel Charlebois, hotel, 567 St.a 4 board ous Bunt private rt or they 3\u2014Abingdon vs.Cretan.The opening soclel est ovening at the mes were 187 real estate tragufers hee en Gendron, Botel, 61 omen idl 20 us- A fled and w ; \u2019s ve.] hee club too! Although the | F .town © e > rest, \" .; Fa Nod sous bus been complied principal railway Peb.os ve HEL Victoria Hall, estmount.pera may be in the city wards and registry office rent; Demsss Larose, rest, Fi sander GE LICENSES.; ting see Gaaada\u2019s famous trois, \u201céntroel Te 12\u2014{0)=Criohtén ve.Abingdon.mde wee very sucomsatul O6 85 mount ds pont ef November smount- À Menard, rst.re aT: Patrick MARRIAG TO LEND.\".roll time Express,\u201d running pete Syâneys, Feb.13\u20146t.John's vs.Westmoun said to gia present spent a very endoy- during 702,000 Branchaud, rest, ose: James P.Dawes, MONE a ee à by Quebec, St-John, ae ably with tbe Feb.17\u2014Abingdon vs.High.those vaning.Progressive Stas \u2018evening ge the corresponding month of Creamer, rest, 15 ware; Zotique Durand, ING & BARRON, ; 0 re OTe (ban ao irited States Peb.18\u2014High ve.Bt.John's.able the first part of t od.eur, 154 fransiers were recorded, Oreumen ent a ; Emily Gauvress, CUSH Ce trains in the ichton ve.Westmount.played during ents were serv last year, 154 transfers hotel, 20 Notre Dame; Tost.Commissioners, | y © ee A in regard to dining Feb.19\u2014(c)\u2014Crich Crichton.Stier which refreshments Ta until after oy i est, 185 Common; Ludger Hevey, 1 Notaries and Com | luce and particu re course meals at à uni- Feb.20\u2014St.John's ve.vs.Abingdon.Danoing was then In broke up.There amounting estate mortgage loans rec- rest., : Gervais, hotel, \u2019 London & Globe | , \u2014 ho St.James; rest, 41 Uni- & i the form son of seventy-five cents being = Feb.20\u2014(c)\u2014Westmoun .midnight when Be a euchre played and The real the month of November = ice; Jobn J, Whyte, , - Butttng, = \u2014 games on Maurice; 4 St.An Insuranos : oul- Tarvel of cheapness.Mr.Crighton adds Junior Beries\u2014Division B.es viuning ads end gentleman La préed stration division of Montreal versity: Philp Msebao, rest, a SE Lau Stree, oe ecd- Sp must pay tribute to the courlen 9° tie nior vs.Bertirelet.scored ten aod à balf points.Mrs.Hare; in the regi nt to $222,400; of this amount | FREI Phillas Millaire, ort, 8 Lot: 11% St.James : A St Louis people in general lingness to Jan.12\u2014Sen ham House vs.Victoria.Fe Ststy wae successful in winning the + West, amoun laced at four gnd & balf rent; Lo ed Obarles > a thelr beautiful city, their willingn - Jan.14\u2014Wyke .I ne which was & handsome cu 967,000 was place t, and Rey, hotel, 11 Windsor: Dim ren + - direct strangers carrying out the best tra Jan.¥-Kings ve.House ve.King's.ladies\u2019 prize deh The second prise Le t; $126,000 at five Lodel Lapierre, rent, 5 Craig ; Can iagham, suidenly\u2019; dpaish, CA ditions of Southern customs.Jan.15 Wrkehon = sm le eee im IL Robinson, and the third oo at five and a half pes orded |reau, rest, 63 Craig; John gala unto thon end or A te ores | \u2014\u2014_ Jan, 20\u2014 \"va.Wykeham House.by Mise Cole.The first prise for gmat Montreal East ; t §,- rest, 2230 Notre Dame.\u201cGlory to Go; Tout, TL - low NOT PARTICIPATE.yy 2 (e)Victoria vs.\u2019 br .Chas.McAdam, the to $144,816; of this amount §& \u2014_\u2014\u2014 of the Blind\u2019; air, i Pr Yet, Dee on spe, Ou S88 EE Bur | Gl Liste BEART gm be pe ANTE MAR, iw ins WERE | rch, .> to-day that owing to an.s vs.Victoria.r.Chas.Mc! .joty, president at four pércent; 50 d a de at the organ.There % 00 ; che pet decided ne celiorinary reparations, Jan.No oorthetst vs.Senor.sent, were: Mr.H 5, Husain Ma.TN 482,500 at five vod à Daif percent ©27 el In Douglas Church tomonron eat lection in ald of the choir tind.Po ent.in oe rt in : : vs.King\u2019s.of ; ; Mr.ne i * hoir of .27 8 Epein will not take pe: Feb.- 5\u2014Sentor House.first vice-president; ; x ot aix percent, $2 ; c Handel's Messiah A [RE ! 5.hibition, Th iv Bawa rie i, prin Pin Hocheing Conny (he Joan reco Fuhrer and Uh Sg 3 Eee AND NOTIOBS.\u201d | egn- Feb.§- ictoria.© Goodwin an : i Nr.W.D.90,174; of this amount, CUS CS ehoid, à 7.; \u2018Per NOTES : een Feb.10-Berthelet vs.V! House, Langston and Mrs, Langston.ed amount to $190,174; t $64,\" TEE, \u20180 Thou (hat Tellest'; resi, that ; Poor Ivins and E PIAND Feb.13\u2014Senior vs.Wykekam d Mrs.Drysdale, Mr.ax placed at three percent chy * air, \"The ple Is Your Digestion : - let.Drysdale an.ool, Mz.Y : w! 300 at five and 8 Rénold Darimess;\u2019 air, \u201cTU uste Is : digestive poke THE FAVORIT ® Feb.13\u2014King's vs.Berths , wood apd Mrs.Kenw te c- five percent, $50,3 nt: $22.loan ln Darkness\u2019; choi, i will regulate \u2018your dige high Ap immense proportion of the PENS rep.13\u2014(e)- Victoris ve.Senior ot.| Re eesre Dh.Bags, Ge.W.Hak $9,370 at Wx Tu ven 1s Born crop noue RTE build up your systest.Seid } \u2019 ent- ; .Berthe! , .qe.| a |roëlte, \u2018There pa ° .groves { with in Montreal a made > ph enr Feb.Bey kebam House King's.Scott, H.H.Vipond, J.F.Gray.es .pr Le pércent, and ab A te Angel of the Lord, 0d thé Angel eges only à ; r in of Heintzman \u201d .Sole Feb.20\u2014(c)\u2014 ° G NOTES.$ rate.; fifty-three years ago \u2014 | SPORTIN 1 have nominal rate.ving panes OUR Lindsay, Limited, head A a.jce of firet nam-! The Montreal Snowshoe Club wil with office, 2308 St.Fe atherie \"street.Matches to be p > End Branch, 1622 St._ a EG ERE pe La wll => - - \u2018 ; -_ =\" - x ee a lr § tm PY men.ITU RTT at g ir | | | | | | \u201d- \\ \u201cTRANSPORTATION | sughly Inquired Into by - Commissien.: 7 \u2014 .INVESTIGATION WILL EXTEND © FROM- ATLANTIC TO \u201c PACIFIC.wa, Dec.18,\u2014The tion ission held a preliminary meeting in the Deputy Minister of Work\u2019s office.All three commissioners were in attendance, Messrs.Bertram, of Toronto; Re- ford, of Montreal, and Fry, of Quebec.Several of the ministers were present at the meeting and discussed the scope of the proposed enquiry and the information it is intended to gather.It wae decided to have the meetings of the commission open to'the public.After the meeting adjourned, Mr.Ber- \u2018the chairman of the commission, a brief statement to the effect that is fellow-commissioners bad been very widest scope.They k into the transportation ques- il and water from the Atlantic Pacific and likely.begin by secur- views of the business men in the large cities, probably begin- b.Montreal and Toromeo.- The.ce now in progress will continue a day or two till plans are fully laid what it is sought to accomplish.THREE GREAT SYSTEMS Mr.D.Mann, of Messrs.McKenzie & Mann, railway contractors, railway owners and managers, is one of the most reti- n living, He says very\u2019 little about the great project with which he is copeerned, and, as a fact, he bas done the most notable things in thé way of railway building with the minimum of noise.Mr, Mann is at present at the Windsor Hotel.He is always thinking out large projets.| \u201cWe don\u2019t work in the winter, he says.\u2018We do a little thinking then, and in the spring we commence the new.\u2019 Mr.= mo hesite, to-day jn denying that the Gran Trunk had ever made any overtures to the Cabadian- Northern with a view to buying up that system as part of.their new Project.\u20181 bad a conversation with Sir Charles Rivers-Wilson in the spring about the matter, but there was no formal proposa] then, and, indeed, there never were any negotiations between us Iboking to the taking over: of our system by the Grand Trunk.In fact; our system is not-for sale, It is an independent enterprise, which is'not yet complete, but whieh is im the process of fefching its ultimate goal, ere are te.eat railways in this coutitry\u2014the C.P.R.and the Trand Trunk.And then there are other small railways\u2014a number of them.\u2018theée \u2018small systems possess a few, hundred milks of road here and.there, in.a detuciad oe of-way.They are all t xe far as they go; \u2018Dut they are 204 | great systems wim as, our opinion,\u201d the-countty reais.Well, the Cane, diaki™ Northern.has\u201d a .charter from the Dominion Government for a transcontinental railway.We have built sections of that system in the east and in the North-West.Each, section has lived off the country, so to say .And this has been our i ea\u2019 all along, to make each section pay.its way as it advanced.Now, our idea is to have a third great railway system in this Dominion.We are looking towards that end.When we shall complete the system, when it will reach the coast, I do not know.That will depend upon the amount of business offering.and also upon the state of the finan- cis] market.Na Ë ¥ $ F § = 2 g it ¥ oF I NE Buf we have not slackened effort.We have managed to keep each section going.It may.take years to complete the western portion to the coast, but we are an independent system, working out our original plan, which was formed years ago; and -we have no doubt\" stella 0 the issue.if there was any truth in the story that.there was a new holding company being.formed in Toronto to take, over all the interests of Mackenzie & 2 uo, = Tr.nn aid there was noth- Ing in the rumor.There might pecssibl be.consolidation of many interests 4 time, with the supreme control in the bands of thoze who were at present At the | head of affajrs.\u2018 to the measure of contrsl\u201d which the Canadian, Northern exerts over thé\u2019 Great Northern and the Chateauguav & Northern, Mr.Mann would eay little.\u2018Reéchaps vou had better nsk the directors as to that.All T will say is that the Canadian Northern and the Great Northern, are working in harmony.Mr.Mann admitted that the entrance into Montreal of 4he Great Ncrthern was an important departure, which would have beneficial results as far as Che farmers, for instance, were corcern- n you have this third great railway scheme realized fi cean, what will you call Le ocean fo ocean, .\u2018T do not see why we should\u201d cha: its baptism.in any way.ine will continue to call it the Canadian aah e points of the te: , whether that route would be far fn > of that.selested.by the Grand Trunk, just where it would atrike\u2014on these matters Mr.Mann would not commit him- Tn Oniary md Quebes n epnuections , 0 nd- W.te: Quad Trunk end cP er tam Finds of business.The 11ain thing was this\u2014the Canadian Northern.liad mever ceased to work for a third great fway in the (Dominion of Canada, C.P.R.coud | as well as taking care of cer- | ant for.| pf promise of marriage.The Court: rendered judgment i her favor for $500, with costs of the action \u201caka.:_\u2014 .FINED FOR CRUELTY.~ Berg.Rubinoviteh, of St.Lawrence street, the man who brought & trank- load of cunickens to Montreal, apd was arrested by Jnepector Fletcher, of the: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to imals, was before Mr.Recorder Poirier this morning and was fined $10 or tifteen days.I.: EAST ERN CRISIS.ferring.on Russia\u2019s Reply.Tokio, Dec.16.\u2014In consequence of Russia\u2019s reply, a ial conference.of the elder statesmen of Japan, ingluding the Marquis Ito, and the cabinet ministers, is proceeding here to-day.It is understood that the statesmen are considering the adoption of a drm stand against ussia._ General\u2019 Kodama, the Minister of: War, was present, for the first time, at the conference.: There is renewëd activity at the Admiralty, in view of a possible naval de monstration.\u2018 .nt FOREIGN MISSIONS.LARGE INCREASE IN CONTRIBUTIONS.: \u2014 Boston, Dec.16.\u2014The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions made public to-day a summary of Protestant foreign missions.The income of societies in the United States and Great Britain alone shows an increase\u2019 \u2018of over two million dollars.The sta- tistips are as follows :\u2014Stations, 5,771 ; out stations, 22,364; total missæonares, 16,618; native workers, 75,281 ; communr cants in churches, 1,307,942; under instruction, a or total native constituency is 3, .: The United States is nted by 6,99] stations and 1,617 men, 2,638 women, 20,801 native laborers, 506,608 comi- municants; 43,723 added last year, 250,537 under instruction; the income of the societies .reported is $7,176,845.The total amount received from the begin- ping in 1810 until now is $34,431,255.other orgenjzaton hss.such interests within the Turkish Empire.interests the Turkish Government has jects \u2018which were guaranteed by treaties | ut which have -unti} Jately been -with- held.At present the United Sta Government 1s seeking to secure the same privileges for American missionaries, These efforts have not as yet been\u2019 successful.* CALEDONIAN SOCIETY MR.WILLIAM McNAB SUCCEEDS MR.FRANCIS TOPPING AS VICE-PRESIDENT.The Caledonian Society, who at iheir meeting last night =iected Mr.William McNab first vice-president, in place gf the late Mr.Francis Topping, B.CL., have decided.to honor Burns's birthday by a banquet and ball, to be held on Jan.22 at the Place Viger Hotel.The Burns Children\u2019s Social will take place in the Windsor Hall on Monday, \u201cJan.25.\u2018The Epecial features of this celebration will be the choir of chil dren\u2019s voices, numbering over two .hundred, and the calisthenic exercises by the gymnasium classes nnder Major Ly- don.At the same \u2018aeeting the sum of two bundred and fifty dollars was voted to the charitable fund of the St.Andrew\u2019s Society.Mr.William Seath, past president of the society, made his son, /William Marshall Seath,aged sixtesn, a life member, and also took occasion to present the so- ciely with three Burns steel engravings.r.J.T.Mitchell, the president, in expressing hia appreciation of Mr.Seath\u2019s gift, referred to the interesting fact that the name of Seath had been prominent in the Caledonian Scciety for more than half a century, and that there were now three generations of the family represented.ing the evening Mr.Seath presented Mr.Arch.McAllister with a leather medal in commemoration of the fact that as chairman of the games commrittée he had arranged matters so successfully that a surplus was the result.ARRESTED IN OTTAWA.Chief Carpenter states that A.FH.Bronncker was arrested in Oitawa today, on advices from the Montreal detective department, and will be brought \u2018here to stand his trial for obtaining a considerable sum of money from Montreal citizens by questionable methods.\u2014\u2014\u2014 MR.WILSON-SMITH\u2019S BEREAVEMENT.There were many expressions of heartfelt sympathy throughout the city to-day \u201cwith ex-Mayor R.Wilson-Smith on account of the death of his daughter, Miss Birdie Wilson-Smith, which occurred this which .would > ent cf any ex- + morning at Mr.Wilson-Smith\u2019s \u2018residence, 595 Sherbrooke street.\u2014 Advertisements.egetable, liver pills.That is what they are, liver pills.They cure on, biliousness, Sick headache, Late -| Martineau - &.Sons.for Statesmen of Japan Con-|.À antee 1 give us SIR WILFRID LAURIER Will Meet \u2018the my sioners This Afternoon : Disciiss Shed Plans, BOARD MEETING THIS MORN .DISCUSSED SIMPLY.GENERAL ROUTINE BUSINESS.- The méating of the sioners - this moriing was \u2018sion on the proposed new plane wae as in taken up, new developed., \"rs The Finance Committee recommétded the acteptance of the tenders of Messrs.Shearer, Brown & Company and Messrs.{ the \u201csupply 6f lumber and stone respectively for harbor improvements.Tu The Mayor was of the opinion that the contract for the supply of stone should be divided up in\u2019 order: to\u2019 guar, delivery.Na Senator Mackay said that the\u201d lowtét but noie 3 | tender in each case had been Accepted; and it would be difficult to alter met: te > i ; Mr.Bickerdike wanted it thoroughly understood .that every man must: earry \u2018out his.contract.PIR The Deputy: Minister -of : Mariie.ang: Fisheries wrote the Commissioners as regards the holding of pilot examinations and suggested that the matter be delayed, as the pilots will, after Jan.1 next, come under the direct control ot the department: .; Mr.FDoran was in favor of holding over for an indefinite time the examination of the pilots as requested \u2018by \u2018letter from the Deputy Minister of Marine.; So Lo Senator Mackay replied that the comi-\u201c missioners had arranged \u201cto Hold the examinations, but now.-it might be advisable to request one year's.time in: carrying out arrangements in this respect.Mr.Geofirion \u2018sprang\u2019 a mild, surprise at the meeting by demanding, the final \u201csettlement of the question of.sheds at once.He was now willing to accept the plans of two story ds, pure and simple,-provided the Commis tion .of ræmps for the time.being.- The M Mr: Geoffrion coming to terms.\u2018Now see,\u201d he said, \u2018you are desirous to wee the new elevator in operation.\u2019 \u201c5 missioners to announce to the goyern- ment that \u2018the board is ready to go on with tbe erection of the-sheds subjeet: to the future consideration of the sup- majority should carry, and as the com- missipners: approved, of thé plans as: prepared by the Chief Engineer, \u2018they\u2019 | are bound to work in the interests of the port of Montreal.failed to r ize as it should.European |.\u201cMr.Chairman, ssid Mr.Geoffrion,, failed recognize houle Era | 7 ant DS bond do distincts made) Porte to \u2018privileges to their sub: stand that previous opposition -to-# shed plans: on .my part was rding: man, \u201cof elevated tracks, how can we discuss the same without inviting those specially ind ed, to i their viewa?We cannot afford to throw away millions without knowing along what line we are acting in the Mr.Crathern reminded.the corämis-\u2018 sioners that some.years : berlin, of the | way, had plans of elevated tracka, ,casion, but the proposition .of the Canada Atlantic Railway .es to elevated tracks in the harbor was not acceptable.Mr.Chairman, all this talk is useless at the present moment.We must \u2018da: the best we can for the with what we have at our disposal\u2019 was the re- | mark, of Me.Bickerdike., Mr.Doran suggested that as the commissioners were to meet the Prime Minister in conferene this afternoon, to discuss the new shed plans, would it not be well if the board was in a position to say \u2018we are unanimous as pthe erection of the sheds pure and simple.but we will leave the question of ramps and roadways for future comsider- ation.\u2018Let us go before.the Prime Min-: ister with some definite policy on the matter.\u2019 .; The Chairmani\u2014\u2018At the -present time we cannot alterfithe shed plans as sent to the government\u201d : Mr, McFee was ready to tion of roadways\u2019 was left in.abeyance.Mr.Crathern was of the opimion that if the plans of the new sheds as forwarded to Ottaws were accepted, without making provision for ramps and rend: ways it might possibly embarrass the government at some future date.The Mayor\u2014T1 will postpone my notice of motion ak made at last meeting until one week from to-day\u2019 The Mayor received the thanks of the chairman.This afternoon, at 3 o'clock, the Har- Commissioners will meet Sir Wilfrid Laurier, and together with local com- discuss the propos:d new shed plans.\u2014\u2014\u2014 , FIRE AT RAE & DONNELLY'\u2019S.At little after eight o\u2019cleok last night fire broke out in Rae & Donnelly\u2019s auc- tioneering premises, 2413 Bt.James street.The fire originated from the furnace, and a large portion of the floor over the cellar was burning when the central division of the brigade Arrived.A couple of babeock sufficient to put out the flames.Considerable excitement was created, as there was à sale in progress at the time, but no one was hurt.At about eleven o\u2019clock the fire was in some maginer.rekindled, but one or two babcock charges extinguished it.The damage is -nomi- nal, and.business will continue to-day as usual.FELL FROM A POLE, Severe.internal injuries were sustained\" by Edward McGrath, a\u2019 telephone linesman living at 76 Plessis street, who yesterday afternoon fell from a pole'at the corner of Rivard and \u2018Cherrier streets, Loo a 4 lpitel, where he is being Harbor Cmts.\u2014 prineipatly of IMONTREAL FIRM A' CREPITOR TO routine business, but -the old \u2018diseas-* ; wht \u2018shed | sioners were ready to waive the ques A b ayor expressed his pleagure £3 Recreting the same, was sworn cut, and Mr.Doran ktrongly advised the conf-| lying ofgramps and roadways: AN ARREST MADE AT THE IN- Pluie Dre remarkes that the aeço 40 my conviction and osth .of aoe, 2 \u201cAt any rate\u2019 came from \u2018the chair « À s ago Mr.m-, Canada Atlantic Bai- LR Senator Mackay remembered.the o00-} pport the- erection of the mew sheds if the ques- | mercial and shipping interests will again | s, however, were |- white be was workin A picks = he was sonesious.He was taken n, the ambulance to 1.Hos- General.looked after.He was delirious all last night, but recover- \u2018ed his senses this morning, and is getting hon satisfactorily.FRAUD CHARGED.Michael Armaly, a Syrian* Ar- 5\" resied at Grand\u2019 Mere.THE EXTENT OF FOURTEEN i.THOUSAND DOLLARS.A There will appear in Judge Lafontaine\u2019s ourt, to-morrow Inorming, a Syrian pamed.Michael Armaly, who has, it is alleged, been signally successful in obtaining thousands of dollars\u2019 worth ef away with thousands of dollars.representing the savings of his fellow-Syrians.For years Armaly was the most influ.tial Syrian in the city of Quebec.He had a fine store, stocked with expensive gr goods and fancy articles of every escription.He prospered, to all out ward seeming, exceedingly.Not \u201conly did.he win the esteem of \u2018the English and French-speaking residents of the Gi tadel City, but he had the entire Syrian colony at his feet.Shrewd traders as those men are, Armaly was shrewder.gnd by .force of his personal magnetism gecuyed a wonderful control over them.gris alleged to have become their conf- ant, their confessor, their banker.But one day, Armaly disappeared, and with him his large stock of dry goods and the money of his fellow-countrymen.Some.thought, at first, that he had gone to other Telds fo Jogos his patrons money that it might yield greater incre- ent.\u2018Not 50, Messrs.Badgley #ight, wholesale dealers in dry goods, t.James street, Montreal, however, who were creditors of his, to the tune of fourteen thousand dollars, left mo stone unturned\u2019 to find out bis wkere- shouts, but without success.But Ar- maly returned to Quebec and a few days égo took np his residence at Grand\u2019Mere ostensibly with the intention of startidg in business.By the merest chance, some | 8f his creditors heard of his whereabouts, warrant for his arrest on the charge of obtaining goods by fraudulent nreans, and Detective Riopel; of Chief Carpenter's \u2018office, was sent to Grand\u2019Mere to arrest Armaly.He will arrive with his prie -oner in Montreal at six o'clock toright.THEFT CHARGED \"\"STANCE QF FRANCOIS FRAPPIER.Josephine Dyonne, dressmaker,living on gauchetiere street, was arrested .yes- ¢erday by Deputy High Constable Lam- Fbert-on complaint of Francois Frappier, \u2018who himself has a charge of fraud, con- [ppiracy and theft hanging over his head.\u2019 Frappier charges the young woman with having stolen $500 from him.It ap- \u2018pears that after he was arrested some months ago on complaint of the Cana- did.Pagitic Railway, Frappier sold his interest \u2018In the restaurant, \u2018Au .Chat Noir\u201d for\" $1,550.\u201d Miss Dyonne was commissioned to get this money and deliver it to Frappier, She claims she did this, and that he gave her 3500 for her \u2018mai ce.Now, since he is charged with the theft of material from the C.P.s and \u201cwhich material was unearthed by.ve Burns and his men in the house on Grothe street, on Monday, Frappler claims he did pot give Mies Dyonne the money, but that simply failed to.return it.She plesded not guilty before Judge Choquet this morn- | ing, Tad was remanded for enquete.\u2014_\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 CONDITION CRITICAL.The brakeman, Alfred ,, Who fell \u2018between two cars at Mile Bud station some days ago and injured his spine severely, hes iu a very critical condition at the Notre Dame Hospital.et +À PITIABLE CASE.Onesithe Charbonneau, an unfortunate with no feet, no bome, no friends, no | \u2018money or any way of getting it, came | before Mr.Recorder Poirier this morn- 18g, and begged.to be sent to prison for -two months.He was accommodated with two months, and a fine of #2 or two \u2018extra months.INTOXICATED IN A CHURCH.+ - Annie Smith, of Delorimier avenue, \u2018Was\u2019 indiscreet enough to enter the à Church of the Sacred Heart yesterday in an intoxicated condition.Mr.Recorder Poirier to-day fined her $10 or one month.\u2014\u2014a\u2014 CHOLERA NEAR BAGDAD.Constantinople, Dec.- 16.\u2014An epidemic of cholera is raging at Kerbela, Souih of Bagdad.From Dec.to Dec.12,1 178-dedths from the disease were récord- Ft town has a population of about VERY COLD TO-MORROW © Meteorological Office, Torénto, Dec.16,: 11 | a.m.\u2014The following are the maximum and Minimum temperatures: \u2014 Victoria, 52-\u201448; Kamloops, 40-36; pelle, 10\u20142; Winnipeg, zero\u201420.below ; - Port Arthur, 6-10 below; Parry Sound, 22\u20144; Toronto, 18\u201414; Ottawa, 14\u20144; Mont- Teal, 146: Quebec, 20\u20146 below; Halifax, Strong north-westerly winds, continued cold, with light local snow-falls.Thursday, strong north-westerly winds and very cold.In Ontario and Quebec the temperature is not quite so low this morning as it was yesterday) but another cold wave has appeared north of the Great Lakes, and cold- :@r weather is probable.Milder conditions in Alberta, but 20 below was registered at goods from wholesalers, and also getting Calgary, 36\u201420; Qu\u2019Ap- | CATTLE MARKET.Chicago, Dec.16.\u2014Cattle, receipts, 24,000; market weak to lower; good to prime stoers, $4.90 to $5.75; poor to medium, #3 to $4.75; stockers and feeders, $1.75 to 323.90 cows, $1.50 to $4; heifers, $1.75 to $4.30; canners, $1.50 to $2.30; bulls, 31.75 to $4; calves, $2 to $5.25.Hogs, Peceipts to-day, 60,000; market, 16c lower; mixed and butchers, $4.35 to $4.60; good to choice heavy, $4.46 to $4.55; rough heavy, $4.25 to $4.40; light, $4.15 to $1.45; bulk of sales, $4.35 to $4.45.Sheep, receipts, 25,000; sheep slow to weak: lambs steady; good to choice weth- ers, $3.50 to $4; fair to choice mixed, $2.00 to $3.40; native lambs, # to $6.Fast Buffalo, Dec.15.\u2014Cattle\u2014 Receipts, 100 head; steady; prime steers, $5.05 to $5.50; others unchanged.Veals\u2014Receipts, 30 bead; steady, $7.50.Hogs\u2014Receipts, 4,800 head; active, 6c to 0c lower; heavy, $4.75 to $4.80; mixed, $4.70 to $4.76; yorkers, $4.60 to $4.65; a few $4.70 ; pigs, $4.60 to $4.65; roughs, $3.90 to $4.20; stags, $3 to $3.50.Sheep and lambs\u2014Receipts, 35 to 3,000 head ; strong, 16c to 25c higher; lambs, $6 to $6.50; yearlings, $4.50 to $5; wethers, $4 to $4.25; ewes, $3.75 to $4; sheep, mixed, $2 to $4.RECEIPTS BY RAIL.G.T.R.C.P.R.Wheat, bush .666 \u2014 Flour, brls .80 00 0008 =\u2014 225 Meal, brie .+ + .0 oo.225 \u2014 Butter, pkgs .\u2026 296 192 Lard, .pkgs .++ 0 +2 +2 oo 347 \u2014 Leather, rolls .1,839 33 Dressed Hogs .+o oo «0 oo 3 552 CHICAQU MARKETS Messrs.J.S.Bache & Co., No.16 St.Sacrament street, report the closing prices to-day as follows: Open.High.Low.Close.\u2018Wheat, Deç.784 78% 71% 78%b May ., 81 81% 81e Corn, Dec.41% 424 41% 42% ay .43% 43% 434 43%5 Oats, Dec., 35 354 35 35% May .36% 37 36% 37 Pork, Jan., .11.25 11,25 31.20 11.25 .May.11,6 11.65 11.56 11.62 Lard, Jan.6.35 6.35 6.32 May .6.55 6.55 6.50 Short\u2019 ribs.Jan.6.02 6.02 6.00 May .6.20 6.22 6.17 FINANCIAL.NEW YORK STOCKS.Laidlaw & Co.wire Louls §.Colwell:\u2014 New York, Dec.18,'10.11 a.m.\u2014The market opened dull and featureless.Steel stocks show \u2018detlining tendency owing to news of closing of important plants.Rest of the market firm.Buying orders coming in for C.P.R., but no stock for sale.Banks gained \u2018 $2,647,000 sinee Friday.J.B.Picken & Co.'s wire:\u2014The market after fairly steady openlug sagged a little, but changes are of no account with dullness as the aply.tone.Europe did \u201cin all about 10,000 shares so that its position on balance is of no account, Exchange 483.90.western operators attempted to stimulate the rangers, but met with little encourage- Noon\u2014When sugar reacted a point the whole list sagged to -a lower price: level under a dribble of stock C lidated Gas, after a decline of a point, ross a Point ;oyer last night.The trading took \u2018on a.holiday tone of apathy .and >dtiness New \u201cYork\u201d Central olf down a point and rallied 1% on threes transactions.Bonds were heavy.Co ; \u2019 New York, Dec.16, Noon\u2014Money en call &t 614; prime mercantile paper, 6.New York, Ded, 16.~Wall Street \u2014 The tone of the opening stock market was heavy, partly reflecting a feeling of depression in the London miarliet.A few gtocks showed small fractional galns, but ths ma- Jority declined.Losses were small, and the trading was very Might.; NEW YORK ÉTOOXS.8 tod f : lets tiene Muses 9 & Ce, Mow Y Qpant D.Mont - street; ork, by direst wire, 8 Brake ng.aad Closing Prices, 3p.mm.Dec.15.Dec.16, O's.Gloss.Ox'g.Olese.T4.45 A 68 WH ig EL 1687 1575 11% we # a.stooks Amal Copper.Aneriean Rue Perte AmorieanLoco.Co ,, .Amer Sugar Reta.Cod: Am Emits k ning Ce.Am.Csr ¥ oo.AbteondaMinine Conso A,Toy & Bt.Fe.az on ven .* EE 3 Ww ; 164 Oble, MiL k SEP.1j Colorado Southern, , ceen 1 oe 178k 20202 a Oo wolidatedth ig oT di 0 16 Colorade Fuel ron 27% a 3 \u2019 2 GreatNorthern pref.General Electric.Metropolitan Tras.Tx N.Y.Central & Hnd .N.Y Take Krie& West.do.T.pret, 1.pret.de.do, | N.Y.Ontarlo & Weat,.Northern Securities.see Norfolk & West., col .Read.° do 1.pre do, II pret., ?Deseasen crac sans vene Public dteel & Iron.Rock Island Certificates.Southern Ry., com.de.do.pref.Southern Pacific, Tenn, Coal Iron.Texas Pacifie.Twin City.>.U.8.Leather, como.do.prefxd VU.8.Steel, com, oe.do.prof.U.8.Rubber, Som \u201cWinnipeg this morning.168 Notre \u201cDame street, Montreal, Pin, 0 headings by the Optical.& eers® apply ompany's tarda) Barometer at noon ra Yesterday, 30.13 ; to-day, 29.80.Temperature.Max Min.To-88Y vo oo ve 2e 0e 00 17 5 Yesterday \u2026 oy vo.vo oo Bb \u20147 _ ~Below zero, ~~ - : LOCAL STOCKS AFTERNOON SESSION.Richelieu\u201450 at &L Detroit\u201450 at 69%.Coal common\u20142 at 743%, 50 at 74%; M.S.R.\u201425 at 210, 50 at 210, 25 at .in Toledo\u201425 at 23%.Scotta\u201450 at TTLé, 50 at 7744.Bank of Montreal\u201410 at 290.AFTERNOON BOARD Reported by Messrs.Ninhole & Marler, 3L03¢ B- vs 174 Notre Dame Street.Bcooks.Bellers.Bayers.#&tocks Sellers.By.per por por - $l gi sie Ve BAILWAYS.OuvPaciie Lo 1194 118% West India Ry F1 \u2018 Detroit Electric sk £$ ToréntoB®.101 wu.Toledo RY sees 234 Halifax Elec.5 8, Winnipeg.2310 175 Bt.John R Cs Montreal Bt.210% 210 Twin Oly Te.92, #5 M 8 Mcom.New MBR .do pid MIVORLLANROUE Richelieu ,.8144 804 Dom.Stesi Com, © 7 MotliPower ,, 7 75 pfd 26 nt N.scotiafiteel 78 177 Dom Coal.Bs, pid 110 109 \u201c pd.IN Inter.Coal Com.ncolonial pre.aes Com Cable .160 188 MontiCot.110.Mont Teleg.165 160 Domin (ot.\u2026 4 Bell Tol.160 .n.Ool.Ogilvie f 135 ond 8tl Wkxd .pid ge es Lrureatide Pulp do.Windsor Hotel .80 BONDS.Dom.fren&S 58 57 Leuremtids.100 .Meunt.8¢ Ry.104) 10I¥ Dom.Coal.NorsB.8tL, .Co.Ogilvie Bond 114 112 Win'peg Elec.Halifax \"\u2026 vv.sess teh pf x \u2018 LONDON QUOTATIONS.London, Dec.16 4 p.m\u2014Consels fer money, 8 13-16; de.fer account, 88 15-16 Erie.\u2026.\u2026.- 31 Resdiag.174 da drap 70g 40 ip pH de sec pri.de.Îpté.04 HL Cent.134 Routaern\u2026.53h, lend N.110% de nec sen an &Tez if ss.N.Tes Ua.Pra.815, NorfX&W.0 de.pid.iy pid.0 U BBall, Ont.Won 200 de.pfd.544, Peouns.\u2026 Wabesh.21 Rand Mines.l0 de pd.Bar silver firm, 25/54 por skass, Money, 3 to F4 persent.Discount rate for shert bills 33; to 3% percent, do.fer three months, 3% to 3% pereeat.LJ.Forges à Co's, cable: @.T.R.ist, 111%; Sud, Mig rd, 43%: Hudson Bag, 39.MONTREAL EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS., Betweén Banks.Counter New York funds .Par\u2014Par.Sterling, 60 days \u2026 l'Bterling, demand .3 13-16,1-23\u20148% Sterling, cables .8 4 Paris, francs long .Paris, francs short .GRAIN.Liverpool\u2014Wheat, December, nominal; March, -6s 4 184; May, 6s 3 1-84; maize quiet; J Ts 48 0%d; March, 3s 11%d.Parts\u2014Wheat, steady; Dec., 20.80; March, to June, 20:50; flour, steady; Dec., 28.15; - Maro to- Jane, W.95.> ~~.ts - a ; ie 273 ye oC THE SIAMESE BORDER FRENCH TROOPS MASSING IN ANTICIPATION OF.WAR.Paris, Dec.15.\u2014Despatches from Indo- China report the massing of French troops on the Siamese border in antic: tion of war.The officials of lndo- Jhina.are quoted as saying that the oc- oupation of a large slice of Siam has been decided upon.It is denied here , that the occupation of Siamese territory \u201cis contemiplated at this time.\u2014\u2014\u2014 THE LATE MRS.W, BROWN.The funeral of Mrs, Brown, of 716 Cadieux street, was on Monday afternoon from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr.John MacGregor, to Mpunt Royal Cemetery.The.Rev., Dp, Campbell, of Bt.Gabriel Presbyterian Church, assisted by the Rev.J.R.Dobson, conducted the services, and à large number of friends and acquaintances attended.Mrs.Brown was the widow of Mr, William Brown, | well known in Montreal before his death, which occurred over thirty years ago.Mrs.Brown had been a résident of Montreal for some sixty years, and vhs among the oldest members of Bt.Gab riel Church.Mr.William Brown, of Point \u2018Fortune, son, and Mrs, J 3 .Mac Intosh, Mrs.Arthur Walih, J.8.regor, daughters, are the sar viving members of the family.== THE SCHOOL TAX.- A meeting of.the Single Tax Association of Montreal will take place to-mor- row eyening at eight o\u2019clock in the Ii- brary of the Natural History Aseocia- tion.The subject for discussion is the school tax, which is of important interest to the people of Montreal at this time.Several speeches will be made by members and the public is cordially in- vi - \u2014 MR.FOSTER WILL SPEAK.Ottawa, Dec.16.\u2014The Hon.George E.Foster has accepted an invitation to address the Canadian Club of Ottawa.Financial EDWD.T.TAYLOR & SON Insurance Brokers & Agents \u2026 | 488t.Francois Xavier St Tel.M.2205 Shs.Raliwaye, WaterWerks, - Land Surveying: BEAUDRY & BROWN, _ CIVIL, ENGINEERS, 107 Qt James St, MONTREAL FOR SALE, SINGER SEWING MACHINE.latest style, complete with all sttach- ments; like new.Apply, day or evesing.Union Pacific, oom, 1 797 18% i - \u201c pref.1.eave EB 88 0 SRE Lure Ce 3 aH dg FR i, 174 22 OL = sees 38 2441 St, Catherine street, | ~ f yore AN- ado- ench tic: ndo- > oc- here tory HINE, ttach- iss.FINANCIAL.LOCAL STOCKS.\u2014 WEAK AND VERY DULL.\"rhe near approach of the holidays, and the fact that a goad deal of money is go- fog into Christmas.shopping, are perhaps as good an explanation of the dulness that pervades the market, as anything else.The* contradictory shewing sof thé variou straws that should \u2018shew how: the financial | wind biows, probably also has something to do with ft: : We hate to-day the opinions of the directors of threc large rican industrial cor- porstions ou the dividend question; the Cricubie Steel Company bas passed the dividend on its preferred stock; the American Smelting and Refining Co.has, on the contrary, dedlared a first dividend of 1% percent on its $50,000,000 common stock, while the Corn Products Co.takes a middie course, simply payiez the preferred dividend as usual.Lo Street Rallwey absorbed almost balf of\u2019 what littie trading there was thià morning, nt prices averaging 1% below yesterday.Twins, the only.other issue golig beyond a single transaction, averaged slightly : below yesterday, as did aly the rest of the market There wére no sales of Iron, which\u2019 was quoted 7% to.9 for common, 23% to 28 for preferred, and 56% to 61 for bonds.- MONNING \"SALES.1 Can.Pac.\u2014100 at 119.Montreal Power\u2014T5.at 76.Twin City\u20142 at 9234, 100 at 9244 Toronto Êt.Ry.\u20144 æt-101.Com.Cable\u20140 at 153; .Coal common\u20142%5 at Ts.Coal pref\u201410 at 113.Switch pref\u201410 st 88.M.S.R.\u2014125 at 210, 100 at 209%, 25 at 2i0, 60 at 210.Merchants Bank\u20145 at 151.Molsons Bank-\u201410 at 195%.Bank of Nova Stôtia\u2014 at 269.- E.T.Bank\u20145 at 1364.COMMERCIAL.Montreal Wholesale Prices.There is no change in grain or flour, except à slight flupfovement jh oùts: quotations of other grains ire merely nominad.Butter is still quiet, being quoted at 20e for Townships creamery ; cheése continues ull, Con There 18 a good demand for eggs and prices are as quoted yesterday.\u2018Some enquiry from the United States and from the Lower Provinces -has been received, but: it is not likely that any business will be done on account' of-the small supply and large local demand.; \u2019 The provision market is firmer with à fair demand.Live hogs \u2018sold this morning at from $5.25 to $5.40 per cwt.Poultry is scarce and the demand con- Ustes good.Turkeys have risen 340 in- price.{ running foot, 3d to 5d.very.moderate compass; vsize rule high.Ash\u2014The demand is dull, Pine Deals\u2014Ar- rivals show a slight reduction; comsumip- tion hes not been satisfactory, and \u2018stocks ere naw large; little change in value; for next season, sevéral stocks are reported to bave been placed at about 10 percent &d- wance.Red Pine Deals\u2014The demand is quiet; stocks are sufficient.\u2019 New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Spruce and Pine Deæis\u2014The arrivais during the past month have been 5,660 standards againet 2,320 in 1902; the dejiveries have Yeen retber disappointing, but prices are faitiy steady; stocks ample.Pine Deals\u2014.No improvement in the demand.Birch\u2014 sumption fair, and stocks are moderate; prices are firm.Planks have arrived more freely, the deliveries have been falr; values remain low.Prices are as follows: Yellow pine timber Quebec, square wood, per cuble foot, 1s 8d to 2s 104; Waney Board, ditto, 2a 6d to 38 6d; St.John, 18 in.average, 28 6d to 3s 3d; Dalhousie, ete., 1s 3d to 1s 8d; red pine, 1s 7d to 1s 10d; oak, first quality, 2s 9d to 3s 4d; ditto, second quality, 1s 6d to 25 éd; elm, 25 8d to 3s 6d; ash, Is 6d to 2s 3d; birch, St.John, 1s 5d to ls 104; ditto,Quebec, 1s Sd to 2s; ditto, Nova Scotia, etc,\u2019 1s 2d to 1s 6d; birch planks, 9d to 10d.Deals, Quebec, yellow ,per standard, first quality, £22 10s to £31; second quality, £17 to £22; third quality, £11 10s to £12 15a.Deals, Spruce, St.John, Mira» mich], etc., £7 12s 64 to £7 17s 6d; Nova Scotia, etc.,, £7 5s to £7 12s 6d; boards, gpruce, etc., £6 10s to £7; oars, @sb, per LAKE SUPERIOR COMPANY HOW WILL SALB-OF ASBETS AFFECT REORGANIZATION?Toronto, Dec.16.\u2014A legal gentleman connected with the Consolidated Lake Superior Company, says, in regard to the sale of assets held in New York yesterday: \u2018 \u2018We \u2018do pot think the sale affects the si- | tustion materially, although it may have the.effect of complicating matters a.little further.\u201d \u2018How will it affect the plan of reorganization?\u2018That will go ahead.Here's where the trouble may come ln.Now that the formal eale has been made, it may be harder to obtain the release of the property when the $8,000,000 is raised.But I think, and other sthihk with me, that a sale made without the sanction or the Canadian côurts in face, indeed, of the order made yester- ! day by the Canadian courts, rl have no e ; Mr: T.J.Drummond, of Montreal, who! has been dealing with Canadian shareholders and \u201ccreditors\u201d of the Consolidated 3 | Laké Superior Company, is in the city.Mr.Drummond was promoting the reorganization.In an interview.last evening he said that he felt confident that while Speyer & Co.had wirengthened their legal position by.coppletipg the sale of the GRAIN\u2014Peas, 7144 to 72c afioal bare; rye B3c emst, 58e afloat here; oats, Ne.2, 344c to 34%c In store; No.3, 1 cént less; flax- seed, $1.16 an track here; No.3 barley, bic.FLOUR-\u2014Manitoba patents, $4.60 to $4.80; to $4.30 ; Ontario straight rellers, $3.20 to $4; in bags, $1.85 to $1.96; patents, §& to $4.25; extra, $1.65 to $1.70; 1d oatny per bag; $3.30 per-burrel; a To vo - MILL FEED\u2014Ontario.bran in balk, $17.50 seconds, $4.30 to $4.50; strong bakers, $3.80 scheme was based, if the shareholders were what better, and was stimulated by, the to $18.50; shorts, $20 to.$3L.MARMOL Les! sale ar han.einen, SL50.3LEG dushol; $1.46 $1.50 10 ear ints per securities, the syndicate, or rather Speyer ; & Co., as purchasers, were still willing to : carry out with the shareholders the un- | derstanding on which the redrganization yet able to raise thé $2,000,000 not yet sub- 7 ecribed toward the reorganization.| Mr.James Bic 1, K.C.,\u201d local representative of Speyer & \u20aco., says be will at\u2019 once.progeed.to-zive the necessa: \u2018potice ; made hy pro EL the \u2018mottgage held by\" the Central\u2019 Trust Company, New York.Mr.Bicknell js In- FROVISIONS\u2014Heavy Canadian short cut ! different to the proceedings taken ln Cana pork, $19.60 to $30.; light shart gut, 418, to $18.50; American short cut clear, 317 to $17.50 ; American fat backs, $18 to $18.50 ; compound: lard, 8c ; Canadian lard, 3c to She; e rendered, 10%c; hams, 11%c to 13g; ., 14c; fresh killed abattoir hogs, 87,25; country dressed hogs, $6.60.Jressed Chatharm hogs in car lots, $6.25 to 36.40, live hogs, $5.25 to 35.40.BGGS\u2014Candléd selected, 25c to 26c ; and straight receipts, 2ic to 22¢c; Montreal limes Nc.to 21c; refrigerator; 176 to 18e.BUTTER\u2014Townships creamery, .20c w 2c; Quebec, 19440.to 19%c; Western vairy in tubs; 16c; Western retls, 17e to iliac.CHEESE-\u2014Ontario, 10%e to 10%c; Townships, 1016 to 10%c; Quebec (Novambers), ASHES Firsts, $5.85 lo \u201c8.96; pearl, $6.70 te 37 per ibs.; , HONEY\u2014Wuite clover tn sections, 13e per section: In 10 Ib.tins, Se.°° .MAPLE SYRUP-Per iniperial galien, 0c per galion in tins: éc per Ib.in wood, and sugar, 8c to 8%c-per lb.HAY\u2014No.1, $10 to $10.50: No 2, $3 to $3: clover, $7 to $7.50; elover mixed, $1.50 to 38 per ton im car Jots.20° POTATOES\u2014Per 80 1b, bag, 76¢; 56e to \u20ac0c in car lots.POULTY\u2014Tarkeys:1444c to 156: ducks, l4e; chickens, 18ic.to 116; fowls; 7l2c to Bic; geese, Îc.C7 : : EXCHANGE AND MART The shipments of cheege and butter from Portland, St.-Jobn, N.B., and other ports for the week ending Dec.12, were: .; \u2019 Cheese.Butter.To Liverpool ove as ae oe 6,356 To London .+0 +» 17,085 .To Bristol .+.4,750 318 Total, .60 2020 00 00 0 2T,J4L 518 The gross epenings of the Minneapolis, St.Paul and Sault Ste.Marie, for the first week of December were $158,751, against $127,832, a gain of $30,049, or over 17 percent.This is a favorable change from the record of previous weeks.Since July 1 the gross was $3,050,880 against $3,618,000, a galn of $32,420, so that most of the year's gain was due to last week's blg jump.The gross receipts of Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic for the first week of December were $40,409, against $42,719, a decrease of $2,300.For the fiscal year since July 1 they are $1,241,920, against $1,271,377, a de- Crease of\" $29,457.\" ee THE TIMBER TRADE.Farnworth & Jardines Wood Circular says: The arrivals from British North America during the past month have been 10,- #93 tons register, against 11.734 tons register duriug the corresponding month last year, and the aggregate tonnage to vhis date from all places during tbe years 1901, 1902 and 1903 bas been 436,804, 453,344 and 464,454 tons respectively.In this business we have again to report quiet trade during the past month.Fhe.arrivals show considerable falling off, and the import season drawing to a close, but The déliv- eries have beeri disappointing, and stoc generally are ample.There Is little change{ SOFT COAL PRICES WILL COME DOWN.in values to report.Canadian Woods \u2014 Pine Timber\u2014There!:0f Ohio, have been no arrivais of Wadey; deliver- fes light; stocks eufficlent and values firm.For Square the demand has been quiet; values steady: stocks ample.Limited demand; stocks small vot been imported; demand dull; fes unsatisfactory; little change io valus; stocks sufficient.Red Pine to the result of the meeting.Oak has' prominent producers present stated, how- deliver- | ever, that no action had been taken look- Elm\u2014No fresh arrivals; stock of Prime Weod is now reduced to Bl out an agreement to that effect,\u2019 he added, ' dian courts to wind up the Consolidated Company.He says the company was only .a holding company, and that all the assets held \u2018by the company were sold at noon to-day, in New York, so that there really 12 nothing to wind up.\u2019 THE \u2018ICE TRUST.\u2019 New York, Dec.15.\u2014The committee of stockholders ef the Amorican Ice Company, which hae made an investigation of the: corporaticñ\u2019e affairs, made public to-day its report to the shareholders.The re-' port sets forth that since -July 1, 1803, the floating debt of -the company has been reduced.from $1,241,676 to $357,657, without adding to the permanent debt of the com- : pany.\u2018 \u2018Fhe company also retired by purchase $314,000 of its coliateral.trust bonds.A proposition to engage in the coal business in New York, Boston and Washington, 1s endorsed.The payment of dividends on the common stock.in 1801 and 1502 is bmmed for the company\u2019s troubles.During the past year the' company sold over 2,000,000 tons of ice.The book value: of .the company\u2019s property is placed at $15,- 000.000, : The committee recommends the rescinding of the power of the president of the\u2019 \u2018company to bojrow money, that the charter be chang so that the directors may rot mortgage the property or issue bonds without the consent of two-thirds of the stockholders, and that \u2018dummy\u2019 directors \u2018be eliminated.TORONTO GRAIN MARKETS.\u201cToronto, Dec.16.\u2014Wheat, duil, at \"tc asked for No.2 red and white east »nd west.Goose steady, at T0c for No.2 east; spring steady at 73¢ for No.1 east.Manitoba wheat steady at 88c fer No.1 hard: 86e for No.1 northern, and 83c for No, 2 .northern, at Georgian Bay ports, and 6c more grinding in transit.Flour steady at $3.05 for cars of 90 percent patents in buyers\u2019 bags east or middle freights.Choice brands are held 5c to 20C higher Manitoba is steady at $4.55 to : $4.75 for cars of Hungarian patents, $4.25 to $4.45 for.strong patents, and $4.15 to $4.25 for strong bakers, bags Included, on track, Turonto.Mill Feed steady at $17 to $17.50 for cars of - shorts and $14.50 for bran ia bulk east or middle freights.- Manitoba steady at $20 far cars of eborts and $13 for bran, sacks Included, Toronto freizhts.Barley steady; No.-2, {0c; No.J extra, 38c, and No.3 or feed, 36.Buckwbeat steady, älc to 32¢ for No.2 east or west.new; new American, 50c, for No.3 yellow on track, Torom*o :ald, BSc for No.2 yellow; 52e for No.1 mixed on track, Toron- Oats steady, 28e for No.1 white, 74e for No.2 white, milling, east; No.2 white, 27c middie freights.Oatmeal steady, $3.50 for cars of bags, and $3.70 for barrels on track, Toronto.Peas steady, 6lc for No.2 east and 60c west.; Cleveland, Ohio, Dec.15.\u2014The conference Western Pennsylvania aud West {Virginia soft coal operators, which began yesterday was concluded to-day.The operators Jeclined to make any statement as One of the ing to a reduction In selling prices.\u2018But prices will come down fast enough with- Of Logs, the import has been small; con- | Corn steady: Canada, 45l%4c for cars of) .Pouliot, president of the Kamourasks Tele- significantly.Jt is understood that while.a readjustment of the miners\u2019 wage scale was discussed at length, it wae eimply of ps No definite action ® preliminary msture.will be wkea along that line until thd Teetiug of the operators and\u2019 miners next STEEL POOLS MEET THIS WEEK.New York, Dec.15.\u2014Representstives of several of the important independent iron and steel interests conferred here to-ûs7- informally regarding the proposed meeting of the steel rail and billet pools,\u201d which take place here on Thursday and Friday.The best information obtainable points to} & continuance of the present $23 rate for billets, but it is believed that strong In- Puence will be exerted to cut rails to 226 per ton.CHARJES AGAINST PETER POWERS'S Lf LAWYER.: New York, Dec.15.\u2014In the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court to-day # referee was ordered appointed to take testimony in the charges against Attorney George Alfred Lamb, brought before the|.committee on grievances of the Bar Asso-|.ciation by the Northerin Pacific Raliway Company.The railway company charged |- Lamb with gross unprofessional conduct.in connection with the liquidation proceedings conducted in the name of Peter Powers.It was charged that the statement in the complaint that Powers was the owner of one hundred shares of the common slock of the Northern Pacific Railway Company, was false, and that Lamb knew it west false.It was also charged that Lamb! subsequently induced Powers to go to Cat-} ada in order to evade the process of thé! United States Circuit Court.ie SHORT TIME FOR COTTON MILLS.1 Manchester, Dec.15.\u2014South-east Lancashire master epinners, after a conference to-day, passed a \u2018resolution that communication be entered into with the American end Continental Associations engaged -in the cotton trade, asking if they .are pre-i.pared to do the same, and suggesting that: à mass meeting of all interested in the: cotton trade be called at an early date.toj'K; consider the position._ a WAGES REDUCED IN COKE REGION.Connellsville, Pa., Dec.15.\u2014A reduction, In wages, averaging 17 perceat, and affecting 30,000 men in the Connellsville Coke reglons, was announced to-day.The H.C.| Frick Coke Compaay takes the initiative | in this the first reduction since the great .When the Lamp of Life Burns low \u2018the strain on all the delicate organs of thie body is very.great.The stomach and bowels.ars weaker\u2014 the liver more sluggish.Coasti tion paves the way for dreaded kidney and liver diseases.Abbeys Effervescent, Salt Nature's own aperient, is extracted from\u2019 the pure juices of fresh fruit.It is not a tive but a gent! effectual and insistent Taxative, i relieves the system of all impurities and acts u n the most sensitive organism wi po pr iscomfort.Abbey\u2019s .ses a ifies the blood, regu- -lates the bowels and brings sound refreshing sleep.It cores ipa- .tion \u201cby removing the cause, and the entire system: back to healthful vigor, Directions on the bottle.At all druggists 25c.and 6oc.strike of the early nineties.The new rate, is somewhat above the baals of the former mm 2 coke scale.The Union Supply Company, the owned of all the company stores at the plants of the Frick and allied companies, arnounce & general cut in the price of goods.BUTTER AND CHEESE TRADE.Liverpool mail advices to Hodgson Bros.say: There is virtually no change in the cheese market; perhaps a better\u2019 tone on choicest qualities, and the position is somewhat helped by the earlier made, ripe cheese getting into smaller compass.The demand for butter has been some- _gale last night the schooner Sailors\u2019 Home was driven ashore at St.Mary's Bay and the entire crew of six persons perisned.This is the second disaster of the kind 14n the past two weeks, -the last belng the wreck pp Ferryland Head of the Danisb schooner Sigtit.On that occasion the coast talk were lowered down the face of the cliffs twe- bündred feet:deep with the ob- | ject of recovering the bodies of the five members of the crew and of giving them Christian burial.; VESSEL ICEBOUND.Detroit, \u2018Mich., Dec.14.\u2014After trying for hours to release.the SS.Lyman E Smith, bound ,down,.which was caught in the ice\u2019 large auction sale of butter, which had-{ngar Ichester light, the tugs Home Rule suffered in a recent fire.The tone gener-| add Geperal were forced to give up re flerce winds of Saturday ally is firmer, and the demand is gradual- |.$ \u201cThe ly improving.This applies to all grades, We quote: Chelcest .Canadian, creamery.ig¢ $6 1b.boxes, 989 to 100s per cwt.;.seconders-{\" quality, 88s to 94s; choicest Rusalan Int Kiel casks, 88s to 92s; fine.Siberian for confectionery purposes, 80s to 85s; chgieest, Danish, 108s to 115s; choicest Australian and New Zealand, 100s to 105s: cho Ax- gentine, 98s to 102s; Argentines aid Aus- trallans, stored stock, 86s to 92s.FLOUR MILL FAR NORTH.Toronto, Dec.16.\u2014Instructions have been given from the office of the Hudson\u2019s Bay Company at Winnipeg for the building of a flour mill near the mouth of the Pesce River, where its waters unite with ihose}: of Lake Athabasca.Hudson's Bay Company posts have been raising a little wheat: for some years, not only In: this region, -bat eiso further north at Fort Resolution, on the shores of Great Slave Lake.The new Sour mill will be about 550 miles further north than Winnipeg.: LONDON CHAMBER'S TIIANKS.The following cablegram Las been receive od by the Secretary of the Board of Trade from the London Chamber of Commerce: \u2018The London Chamber o! Commece in general meeting nssambled conveys its ace knowledgments and thanks to the Montreal i committee of arrangemenss, to the Board \u2018ot Trade, and to the 1ailway commiitees, throughout the Dominion for holllag.the: Fifth Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire in Montreal, and for the ex- ceflent \u2018organization of the instructive tours throughout Canada whith have mrade its} vast territories and prospscie tetter known! to, snd appreciate?by, the Jelegates to tho Congress.\" 8 BOARD OF TRADE AND BUCKET SHOPS.Chicago, Dec.12.\u2014Has the Chicago Board |\u2019 of Trade made a total failure in its efforts | to suppress bucket shops?3 Mr.W.S.Crosby,a member of the Board during thirty years, says it has.He rays further that the fight against bucket rhops was ill-advised from the start, and that it, has driven away business.Mr.Crosby bas written a pamphlet giving his views of the bucket shop question on trading in puts and'calis, and on corners, which are diametrically eppbsed.to the present official policies of tie Board, although they repre- | sent the views of many of the members.I LONGEST CANADIAN LINE.Toronto, Dec.15.\u2014The opening of a long Cistance telephone service tr Riviere du Loup was celebrated there last evening by a banquet at which the Hon.H.G.Car- moll, solicitor-gereral, was present.During the evening.to test the service, Mr.TELEPHONE phone Company.called up the \u2018Globe,\u2019 and could be heard quite distinctly, although the distance is about 600 mile.Mr.Pouliot asked the \u2018Globe\u2019 to express the gratification of bimself and of those about him \u2018in having obtained a service by which they hoped to become better acquainted with their fellow-Canadians in Ontario.\u201d SHIPPING NEWS Sydney,N.S., Dec.15.\u2014The Swedish 8S.Oscar IL\u2019 Captain Petersen, sailed yesterday morning for Stockholm, Sweden, with a cargo of over 5,000 tons of ceal.The Allan line R.M.S.Ionian satle\u2019 from Halifax at thtee o'clock on Tuesday morning\u2019with 26 first cabin, 88 second cabin tnd 205 third class passengers.THE CREW PERISHED.st.John's, Nfd., Dec.15\u2014-During a Serco) tection service.night peeked the \u2018ice at this end of ine ober the boat will remain stack- fast.o crew werd \u2018supplied With provisions and i go immediate danger on that score + A DECREASE IN TONNAGE.Sault gée.Mirlé, Ont, Dec.14\u2014Unly two or threé tugs uave yet to pass through and when they bave passed the Canadiau'|, canal, it will be closed, making.e season about & week shorter than last year.The, 4 United States canal Wus probably not +e closed until Tuesday in which case the sock wi ba¥ye begm in operation six days less this, year than last.The superintendent says trafic figures for this season will show a falling off of nearly \u2018a million and a half tons from the record of last year.-A NEW FLAG bHIP.Ottawa, Dec.14.\u2014An order-in-counofl nas been passéd providing \u2018for the construction oi à -hew cruiser to replace.the old fag- ship \u2018Acadia, of the Ganadian rishery rro- i sue mew vessel will be an 18-knet ppe with modern quick firlag armament, and w.be a serviceable craft in a naval serse as well as useful fo pro- tertihg the coast fisheries.\u201d The mew cruiser ill be built at Newcastle-on-Tyne.oo A BRAVE OFFICER.v Victoria, -B.C., Dec.15.\u2014Since the 1.M.8.Fiora has been docsed it has been learned that the lieutenant-engineer of the cruiser, by -dint of -cool bravery, when the accilent occurred, probably saved a number of lives.Ve was asleep when the crulser struck on illage Potht, \u2018and awakened by i.e crash \u2018and, the inrush of water, ue realized at once what had occurred, and without waiting to clothe himself, he ran in ois night clothes to thé engine room, where he closed the water-tight \u2018bulkhead, and thus kept the inrushing water from the engine room and the\u2018 stokebole, as well as preventing the pumps in the engine-room.The water reached the tlosed bulkhead soon afterwards, and must bave made its way luto the engine room had the officer noi closed them.BAVARIAN AT LIVERPOOL.The Allan line R.M.S.Bavarian, Captain Vipond, which sailed from Halifax at three o'clock on Tuesday morning, 8th instant, arrived at Liverpool at noon yesteraay.Owing to bad weather prevalilng she did met stop at Moville.Time of passage, Halifax to Liverpool, seven days, four hours.FOUND ABANDONED SHIP.Pensacola, Fla, Dec.15.\u2014The British 88.Stanfield, Capt.E.Hamblan, from London, reports .that on Nov.26 she sig.ied tho Italian\u2019 ship Vega, bound from Pensacnla to Savona.The ship was fyinr uisticss signals and Captain Hamblin lowered a beat and went to her.The master said tnat he found the ship drifting aitaless.y about.\u2019 ASSYRIAN AGROUND.Philagelphia, Dec.15.\u2014The Hamburg- American line Assyria, which sallea f«om this port for Hamburg, is aground on Pea Patch shoal in the Delaware river aooûl 10 miles below Newcastle, Del.She is lying easy.Tugs have been sent to her assitt- ancé.TO ENFORCE THE LAW.St.John\u2019s, Nfld., Dec.15.\u2014It is understood that the Canadian Government is likely to.purchase for a permanent cruiser -{ the Newfoundland sealing steamer Neptune, nd that another ship is being sought for here.Both vessels will be used for enforc- Ang the Canadlan laws against American whalers.HOLDING A CONFERENCE.(Canadian Associated Press.) \u201c Lendon, Dec.16.\u2014The C.P.R.and the chief dock officials of Avonmouth are holding a conference with a view to developments in the.Montreal-Avonmouth service in 1904.It is believed by the C.P.R.officials that if the local railways, co-operate they can reckon on much larger traffic.i d'into: ons.solid jam, and it ie very\u2019 pro.WANT.AUS.von ras * WITNESS,\u2018 - mag de doit wiih vu DFE D Oalierias Bava stroot, r FOR SALE, $13 CASH, : UPright Piano; reason for seiling owner breaking up \u2018 housekéeping: instrument can be seen st LEACH'S, 2440 St.Catherine.Open evenings.Ce vith R' TURNER, Grocer, Pelst Charles, WR Vatiamo wo Wea of er CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.OASH TARIFF, Situation Vacant.Situation Wanted Pupils Wanted.woxvs FÜR PR R | Rooms te Lek Articles Found.lov each etl Secondhand Articles insertions for the Wasted er For price of four.Sale.Property 25 FOR 28 Fer Bale or WORDS CENTS Te Let 1 cent for each Other Articles \u2019déitional werd.Far Gale, Bix insertions for ° the prises ef four.Semana | worn FÜR cre NOTICE PARTICULARLY.Postage Stamps will be Accepted.The above rates are CASH with order.When not prepaid numerous entries have to be made, and the rate is, in consequence, mueh higher.Me charge made in our books for any advertisement of less than five agate lines spada.\u2014 Situations Vacant.\u2014 \u2014 = WANTED, A BOY FOR OFFICE WORK, in & Plumber's Shop.Address BOY 15, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.WANTED, AT ONCE, A GIRL ABOUT 14, as nurse to child of seven; must have references.Apply to 38 Bishop street, from 7 to 9.30 p.m.WANTED, FOR A SCHOOL OF EIGHT scheiars, for a term of five months, a Teacher, holding & Protestant Elementary Diploma; salary, $15 per month.Address W.D.WILSON, Brookdale P.0., Pon- sonby, Que.CUTTER WANTED, FOR ESTABLISHED Tailoring Business in Winnipeg; must be first-class man.Address GEORGE B.McNEIL CO.AGENTS WANTED\u2014BEST MONEY-MAK- ing proposition of the season.Write immediately for particulars and samples.C.R.PARISH, Toronto.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Employment Wanted.SITUATION WANTED FOR TWO SCOTCH Lads, 18.Telephone Mr.DICK, Up 2685.WANTED, PROOF-READER (COMPOSItor preferred).Apply to MORTON, | PHILLIPS & CO, 1755 Netre Dame st WANTED; BY A FIRST CLASS LAUNdress a family\u2019s washing to do at ber own home.Apply, 36 Vicioria street.WANTED, EMPLOYMENT BY MARRIED Man, fair writer, quick and correct at figures, and strictly temperate; willing to accept moderats salary.Please address D.R.G., \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.SWANTED, BY RELIABLE YOUNG Man, situation as caretaker or Jamitor, or any odd jobs.Address R., WELLS, 1104B St.Dominique street.A LADY WISHES to Recommend as housekeeper to a couple of single gentlemen or widower, a most respectable woman who ls past middle age; can do a little light work, and is a fair cook.Addréss, Box 684, Post-Office, city.A YOUNG WOMAN, WHO WAS educated for ten years at Mantreal High School, two years at College, and has just Anish- ed a course of stenography and typewriting, wants to get a place in the city.Addres M.C., 19, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.- 0e Furnished Flats Wanted.WANTED, SMALL FURNISHED HOUSE or Flat, until May 1, for a family of 4 adults; Westmount preferred.Address, W., 220, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.To Let.\u20ac0 LET, ELEGANT 7 ROOM FLAT IN West End; everything modern; possession now.H.J.ROSS, 180 St.James street.TO LET, 4602 ST.CATHERINE STREET, Westmount, Flat, 8 rooms; modern conveniences; possession lst January.JAS.M.MITCHELL, 214 St.James street.chen.OFFICES TO LET, ST.PETER STREET, between Merchants Bank and \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.Apply at \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.ey Wanted.Ty WANTED, TO PURCHASE LADIES\u2019 AND Gentlemen\u2019s Cast-oft Clothing, Fur Coats, Capes, old gold and silver, travellers\u201d woollen samples, Best cash prices for good goods.Mall orders promptly attended by MAX FRANK, 493 Craig street, Post-Office Box 422.GLASS CONSERVATORY WANTED, Sec- ond-hand, small, for - parlor.Address, giving particulars and price,to CONSERVATORY, Box 73, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.| SLEIGH ROBES WANTED; MUST BE in good order and cheap.\u201d Address, ROBES, Box 96, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Lost, Btrayed and Found.LOST, AT 10 O'CLOCK ON 11th DEC, corner Fort and St.Catherine sirests, a Black _and Tan Toy Terrier.Reward at 134 St.\" Luke streef.= \u2019 LOST, Cat, from 345 Metcalf, avenut, Westinount.Finder rewarded on returning to above address, FULL-GROWN MALE .BLACK\" FOR SALE, $7 MONTHLY, A NEW UPright Piano, at LEACH'S, 2440 St.Catherine, two dozen latest designs, received for holiday trade.Exchanges made.Opea eveninge.FOR SALE\u2014NEW REMNANTS, ROLLER and Table Linens, Sheetings, Wits Quilts, 90¢c; Lace Curtains Manufacturers\u2019 Samples, Gent\u2019s Lined Kid Gloves, 76c up: Mea\u2019s Rubbers, No.11, 35e, worth %0c; Fawn Serges, 62 inch, 76¢, worth $1.80.ROWELL\u20198 GENERAL BAZAAR, No.8 Cypress, opposite Windsor Hall.FOR SALE, A LANDAU SLEIGH (Le- doux\u2019s), on Bobs, in perfect order, very little used, for $100; vest, $500.Apply at stables in rear of No.80 Seminary street.KNITTED WOOL SHAWLS \u2014 RGE variety, all prices up to $3.00.Golf Vests, Fascinators, Hoods, Gloves, Gaiters, Bootees, Infantees, Mitts, Clouds, Tuques, etc.All at low prices.CLARK'S, Room One, 210 St.James street.APRONS \u2014 MAIDS\u2019 WHITE EMBROIDered Lawn, bibe and without bibs.The.Dorothy Apron.Ladies\u2019 Trimmed Dotted Muslin, with corsage belt, very chic.Pretty Neckwear, etc.CLARK'S Room One, 210 St.James street.UNDERWEAR \u2014 IMPORTED MEDIUM, and High Grade Combinations, Vests, Shirts, Drawere; best unshrinkable, in \u2018\u201cWolssy'\u2019 and other brends.Children\u2019s Ribbed Vests, etc.Extra values.CLARK'S, Room One, 210 St.James street.KINDLING FOR THY MILLION,Kindling, 82.00; Cut Maple, $8.00; Mill Blecks, $175, cut any length; also Anthracite Coal: dellvered anywhers in the city.J.C.MACDIARMID, No.3 Canal Basin, cor.of Guy and Willlam strest.Bell Telephone Main 452.FOR SALE, ON VERY EASY TERMS Ki.chen Stove:, Hall Stoves, and everyll for the house.at cheapest prices.TH PRINCE 00., 58 St.- Lawrence street TO BTAMP COLLECTORS\u2014I AM BREAKing up & collection of 10,000 and can se?any stamps at half of fostt's Jateut catalogue prices except unused cere rent siamps.Orders promptly flied.150 Peel «trem.er Notices.en ~HE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY GIVE notice that a general meeting of the members of the Cle Equitable d°Assurance Mutuelle contre le fou, \u2018is oalled for the 21st instant, at No.503 Laurie ave.(formerly St.Louis street), Town of St.Louis, at 10 a.m., to proceed to the election of pew directors.Louls Bergovin, Alain Leger, Auguste Lapensee, L.F.Larose.Wilfrid Laurin, Charles Lavio- lette, Edmond Murechal, Joëeph Vailiant, Joseph Ruest, Cleopbss Montambenlt, Elie Dupras, Alphonse Roblliard; Emerie Larecque, -N, Rabillerd, Joseph \u2018 Lehlasb, Joseph Toy, Ernest Mireau, Xavier Potr- jer, Joseph Prejent.Ludger Patenaulie, Guilbert Laurier, Donat Deschamps, J.B.Forte.For Sale.FOR SALE, A GOOD WARM OVERCOAT, Persian Lamb Collar; height 5 ft 7 in.; chest measurement, 40 inches.Address OVERCOAT, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.Rooms and Board.SMALL ROOM TO LET, with board, for ons of quiet habits; English family; oen- tral.21 St.Edward street, near Jesuit Church.EE Board and Rooms Wanted.ROOMS AND.BOARD WANTED, FOR A \u2018family of four; private family preferred.Address A.F.B., \u2018Witness\u2019 Office, EE Property.ES \\ A ny 19 01 10 FOR SALE, AKTINIIC BESIDENCE, In the West End of the City, overlooking a public square, a charming, artistic residence, built by an architect for his owas occupation, beautifully finished inside, and in first-class order; three stories and bass- ment,coutaining 10 rooms and offices, Would.be sold with or without furniture.A rare opportunity.For permits to view and particulars apply to MR.TAYLOR, Architect, 80 St.Francois Xavier street, Montreal.DOUBLE MODERN HOUSE FOR SALE OR TO LET, formerly the property of Cardinal Vaughan et al, latterly the property of L.J.A.Derome, Esq.HEAD oF- MOXTEE DU ZOUAVE, near the corner of Sherbrooke snd St.Denis.A rare chance to acquire a bomestesd.A fine comfortable property, with 22,000 feet of land.ouse is well built, almost nsw, and bright, has a good view over the city and facing St.Dents street; contains draw- ing-room, library, dining-reom and tén bedrooms, comservatory, with plenty of ground for garden after disposing of thres or four lots, which could -be sold without impairing surroundings of the house.Fa 1s heated by Daisy furnace and has modera open plumbing, cement basemaent.The house is well appointed, convenient, and pay be acquired on easy terms, oF rented.Luxurious Place for a Small Outlay.JAMES WALLACE, Agent, 72 Orel.FOR SALE, CHEAP ; centrally situated property, 776: and Cra Cetrest, it present occupled pen Timmlis Noble Co.a Size of lot, 60 x 90 ft., with Jane in rear and entramce on St.James y ; The TIMMIS N SLE OO % te = ES NE éd erin ot a, Yo.1 1154, BR.A, ET ll, when a de fon a raed Sr er alternate, T.W.P.Patter ou, P' B: regent, Dr.J.Barker Vos sin! SE Trail Any: 3 = I W.Urwin\u2019 (re-elected); gleam HW.Kop Tem EE L.Putty; L.À.Salter; ; A ECan tomas WV Blah thai, W.A.Balston and Dr.H.Light me RE os ERE pr Monument N° Thursday evening, Dec.10, when the fol ir ; by Mr.Sastice ° Tn Yberetion \"Me et y sllowance orme ier p= ved i in such cases, bis peti ion was ponte but the gcrerior of the fhe oe jail not ha g been served with e copy of the judgment, refused to ac th 3 cept the when tendered by the plaintiff, Form ground thet he had nothing to histify hs asceptanon of the amount.The hs Tota Lecen lared the re vergne e- sequence, hat and held, as à con nce, that e prisoner was entitled Teissaed for non- ent of Fhe ed 6 in = ee ume.rever, Me- is 8 in jail on strength Fer capias still pending against him, \u20ac Zerition to quash which way also presentad yesterday.po THE WILLIAMSON FAILURE.ro ame, po Produce oer consen assign e has filed his statement showing of about 00.Of 2 il mont 97.006 is with the Bank of NA: Rcotis: and $6,000 with the Eastern Townships k, both secured.AN OTTAWA RUMOR.créée that Gen 15.\u2014If { the Feport proves Dundonald in- = ips a Len early date his Saath Melt of adjutant eral.It is ssid that Colonels mama 4 Mecdeuaid and Evare may Le rennais the renk of generals, POSTERS AND HANDBILLS SEIZED Ottewa, Dec.15\u2014The local cust a de Se Eee to a theatrical on the ground that scenes crime a lames, and therefore could not be be dispien: under the laws of Canada.The amendment to cover matters of this kind parliament at its last session.hh PEOPLE WHO STAND.shen Py Him\u2018 Just what ee pr w.ea amigo, of THsonburg, Ont, .Advertisements, F00T ELM HELPS Fosple who have fo be où their feet a and are troubled.with aore or gat an harden (hair feet, ion 14 this\" connection writes: \u2018I takes much jeusi Ef ter 1 a oc who bitster, corns, § x rer er IT -\u2014\u2014 - - ve ra i is pure and possesses a cleansing don no not and can not.ASK FOR THE ss Washes the Clothes LEVER BROTHERS HRISTMAS IS Are you aware that a © quite the best thing for a JOHNSON & COPRINC, 2430 8t.Cathorine $t.sem Have the groatest variety to choose from, and their prices are right.Ice Cutting Tools | nu Write fer eur 1903 Catalogue.ROBERT DONALDSON à SON Clean your Homes, Wash your Clothes > f= : ; Yot can make every article white and clean with Sunligh#Soap.\u2018 This soap gives better satisfaction than any other soap because it: Clean home, dean clothes, are indispensable.You on make cresytbing in the home sporlessly less with \u2018 : * SUNLIGHT Soap AO vo = = etre, = TON TX os NX NSS.Deed, Sem, 3 Se SN > rnd power that ordinary launday soap\u2019 > | OCTAGON BAR 4! Waite and won't Injare the Hands | LIMITED, TORONTO 348 AT HAND! = 1CTU RE, Framed or Unframeéd, is PRESENT, and that IOE PLOWS, SAWS, ., BARS, TONGS, ter SPECIAL OUTFITS for Butchers, Dalrymen, + Farmers and joe Dealers, 30 YOUVILLE SQUARE, HONTERAL, QUE.x \u2018 THE.FRAPPIER §ASE | + > Le PE sixTREN RUNDRED DOLLARS worth oF C.P.R.STORES ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN STOLEN, Francols up again on another charge, that theft of about $1,600 worth of property.belonging to the C.P.R.Detectives of the railway have for some time been searching for & lot of stuff missing trom the Hochelags shops, but they were hardly ing such & collection as they found on Monday in\u2018the cellar of No.11 Grothe street.It took & good sised weggoa to bring he plunder to the court house sad when it was laid out on the floor and tables it gave the annex of the Puquete Court the appearance of @ thriving whole- eale hardware shop, or rather a well stocked railway storehouse.Besides 187 brushes où of all kinds\u2014badger and camel's hair and other expensive makes \u2014none of which was worth less thea $1.80, and mary of which could .not be bought for under $5, there Were scores of cana of paint of every quality and every shade, about five dozen packets of gold leaf, worth $6.50 « package; two snowplongh gongs, cans of linseed oil, sponges, sleeping rar fittings, including even metallic numbers, a large barrel of paint, a, hinges, graining and putty knlves, locks, faucets and other articles, valued in all % Iver.about $1,600.Frappier\u2019s position with the company, as foreman of the paint shops at the Hoche- lage works, made it possible for him to pad the pay rolls, and carry out, sither by hand or tn waggons, materials which no one would suspect him of converting ta his own use.The thefts covered montbs, perhaps years, and no one knows bow much other material he may have stolen.As usual, yesterday, when brought before Judge Choquet, he was perfectly eelf-pos- sessed, and inclined to trest the whole matter jocularly.He pleaded not guilty, end was remanded until to-day for en- quete.Three charges are placed\u2019 after his name, first, obtaining money by false pretences; second, conspiracy to defraud; third, theft, all from the C.P.R.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014aae MR.Mc8HANE DENIES.Mr.James McShane, harbor master, Is indignant over the statement in yesterday's \u2018Gazette\u2019 that the dinner about to be tendered him is seemingly a part of the campaign ageinst Mr.Gallery, M.P.Mr.McShane stated vy y that he was not antagonistic to Ald.Gallery, and did not intend taking part in the contest for St.Ann\u2019s Ward.\u2014 POCKETBOOK RESTORED.While Detective Laberge was walking along Dufresne street, between eight sn nine p.m.on Monday, he picked up a pocket-book containing $17.From some papers contained therein he discovered that the property belonged to Mr.Alfred Bo- hemuer, of 268 Lafontaine street.Thither he went and incidentally asked Mr.Bo- hemier if he had lost anything.The latter said \u2018No,\u2019 but at the detective\u2019s suggestion, be ssarched his pockets and found the pocket-book missing.As he is a poor man, | working for the C.P.R.at small wages, loss affected him deeply.He was verioyed, however, when the detective returned the pocket-book with its contents intact.THREE YEARS FOR STEALING.Emile Caron, a message boy, 15 years old, of 112 Delorimier avenue, was sentenced by Judge Choquet yesterday to three Tears in the reformatory for the theft of i from .bf stealing a stove from.Jacod Astrofeki, Dr.WOOD'S NORWAY PINE Cures COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, HOARSENESS and all THROAT AND LUNG TROUBLES.Miss Florence R.Mailman, New Germany, N.S., writes: \u2014~ { had a cold which Jeti \u2018me with a very | Gas uprards Faristan 86.an , 1 the burglar WW y J) § a Pa D 7 Pal y he ALLAN LINE.LIVERPOOL VIA MOVILLE, [ROYAL \u2018MAIL SERVICE.Prem From From Edverpeel Steamer Bi.Jom Halifex, - Mer, % IONIAN .Dec 13 Deco.16 NM.Dac.19 Dee 21 w PALI tesssens Dec * OHRISTMAS SAILING.\"RB.M.6.\u2018Ionian,\u2019 9,000 tons, twin screws, sailing from Ralifax Deo.14th, is di her passengers in Tiworpool Tuesds Tuesday morning, Docs a or Tunistan and Bavarian are tho 1 fastest steamers on the 10,576 tous, Twin sorews.8 days, 5 bours, 27 minutes FIRST ram Tuntstan, er steamers upwards, SECOND CLASS: on Londonderry Bavarian, Tooistia, 3% Lomian.44s.and 842,50.Other Semen, $37.0 and $40.Return tickets st reduced FEID quan, Idverppel; London er Glasgow, GLASGOW SERVICE From Glasgew.From New York, or 2 yum IAN .pursday, Deo 10 Nov.+.Dec.5 \"* Tharsdey, Jan.7 Ga ve 626; SRT Dec.19 MONGOLE cores First Cabin $50.Sevonid Cabin 836 Amiyto L & A.ALLAN, Montreal rex mmx wivrs2 BERMUDA Pam a Late re a cons Malaria impossible Rhee WEST INDIES , Aifteor In the tropios Tickets for Selif Ts BT 0 sé Ticket O.For further par- , apply to A.K, O ERBRIDVGE & 9.for dec 88, Oo, B way, or J.Ga & 00.231 Commissioners st., Mentres : RN, Secretary, | To Steal \u201cYour Property.ust first gain \u201cadmission te your.ce or store.Ë When our electric protection system is \u20184m use this is impossible without gi?- ing the alarm in our operating room.Every means of entrance is protected.Besides this protection it is well known that no burglar will attempt to enté* & building he knows to be fitted with this system.Many private residences as well as the principal banks and Dusinoss premises of this city are protected by our system.: THE Dominion Guarantee Co., Limited.140 St, Peter 8t., Montreal, bad I was afraid I was £5 mte consumption.I DR.WOOD'S NORWAY PINE tn [ had little faith in it, but before I had taken one bottle I began to feql better, and after the second I felt as well as wer.My cough has completely dissp- PRICE 23 CENTS.$8.50 from his employer, Mr.Lebiane, of St.Lawrence « pn last week he waa let off on pended sentence for the theft of an overcoat.The boy's mother was in court yeeterday, and sid she could do nothing with him.ST.LAMBERT HILL EXPROPRIATIONS.Mr.Justios Lavergne rendered judgment y on the petition for the ap- polntrient of commiesioners to carry out the expropriations for the widening of Bt.Lambert Hill.Messrs.DQamasse Masson, J.Z.Resther and J, H.Kennedy were appointed.They will be sworn ia on Det.a snd the date fixed for their report is ay A CURIOUS CASE.Henry Cousin, a polisher, 20eyears old, living on Dominion etreet, was ærrested Monday by Constable Rioux on the charge Craig street.The stove, it appears, was on the outside of Astrofski\u2019s store, and # Listen to This The 18th and 19th December, Inst, will be the two greatest days for cheap sales in .LADIES\u2019 HATS MISS RITHA'S, 749 St.Denis Street.There will be sold CAMEL'S NAIR HATS, intost style, 250.(PARADE), PLUMES, OSPREYS, BIRDS, at 100, 18e, 250.BLACK VELVET HATS, trimmed with Black Plumes, and COLORED VELVET HATS, also trimmed In Col- ered Plumes, at 61.00, 61.50 and $2.00.TELL YOUR FRIENDS.rer Cousin was telling a crowd of its good qua~ ities, and offering it for sale to the bigi- est bidder.When arrested Cousin\u2014said he was \u2018only fooling\u2019 &nd bai no intention of stealing the stove.He pleaded not guilty before Judge Choquet yesterday, snd was remanded for trial on Friday.MR.ROBERT NELSON WANTED.kay, apples; Mr.Hugh Graham, to- matoss and oranges; Mr.Alexander Watt, apples, cakes and buns; Mrs.George Sumner, grapes, clothing, etc.; Mr.David Morrice, plece of grey flannel; Mrs.D.Mor- rice, undorclothing and drasses; Miss Macdonald, underclothisg; a Friend, underclothing; Mrs.F.Stuart Foster, buus, clothing, barrel of appiss; Fraser, Viger & Robert Neilson, a blacksmith at Pitlessis, Fifeshire, Scotland, a number of years ago, left his native land and came either to Quebec or to Montreal, where it was be- leved he entered railway service.A friend desires to correspond with him, and would like to have his address.This friend has written to Mr.John Hoolohan, Le tion ent Montreal, to try and find Mr.son ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.Co., par Miss Lawder, 5 Ib.box of tea; Dr.Buller, 1%-barrel of apples; Mrs.F.E.Gratton, Hymna Booka; Mr.Weaver, exercise books, scriaz'ars, pencis a Friend, per Mr.Weaver, Lox of apples; Mrs.Ar- rent, barrel of apvles: Mrs.C.JI.Tayior, clothing; Mrs.Hall, cakes: Mrs.Pitblado, clothing; Miss Lawder, clothing; Mrs.PF.Hopkins, clothing; the Ledies® Ald, Erskine Church, one dozen night dresses; Wiilis & Co., repairing orgaa.The committee would also «sk all kind friends who have so generously provided in The committee of tho Hsrvey Institute previous years not to forget the little chlil- Pes to acknowledge \u2018he following Gonations dren who so anxiously look forward to their Sept.1, 1903: \u2014 Mrs.Robert Mac- | Christmas dinner end presents.ey DOMINION LINE STEAMSHIPS.PORTLAND - HALIFAX-LIVERPOOL, .From PORTLAND.XMAN,, ARI ce CANADA.OTTOMAN | ROMADIG .DOMINIO Fossongor soamers westbonnd 1 Malllax.sebomnd call at Far all particulars as to freight and ps beng Mr.Robinson, the foreman of the jury, read the answers to the formal interrogatories as follows: \u2014 1.Did defendants publish 'of and concerning plaintiff in the newspaper known as the Montreal \u2018Witness\u2019 > several articles set forth in plaintiffs declaration?Yes.a 2.Were said articles published mal.kcously?\u2018Nos 7 =; 8.Were the said articles publishef libellous?No.Ye 4.Were they substantially true?Ye 5.Were they a matter of publie IR- terest?(Reserved by court.) : 6.Were they published for the pub- He benefit?(Reserved by court.) 7.Has plaintiff suffered damages By reason of the publication of said a that.His Lordship also felt that it was ticles, and if so to what amount?No.REA = one of the sheets of paper containing | \u2018|'Mamilton; agtinst the \u2018Witnese\u2019 DAILY WITNESS.reply to the court, the formman remarked that the verdict was unanimous.- His Lordship remarked that there appeared to be no reason why he ould not accept the verdict and proceed to give bis answer to the reserved questions.Mr.remarked that he would -like to see the stenographer\u2019s copy of the ceurt\u2019s charge before His Lordship proceeded.; \u201cThe court saw no objection to waiting wntil the morning, as the jury could be discharged ged.; \u201cMr.Smith, K.C., remarked that it was now too late to raise any 'objec- | tions to the charge.Judge Trenhoime said there was no doubt on that point, but as counsel for thé plaintiff wished it he had no objection to withbold hie ruling until the morning.- His Lordship briefly thanked and complimented the jury and discharged them, and the court adjourned.CONGRATULATIONS FROM FRIENDS OF THE \u2018WITNESS\u2019 POURING IN TO-DAY.The \u2018Witness\u2019 is to-day receiving congratulations on all hands upon the outcome of the Mills osse.It is regarded \u2018as: 8 victory for xesponsible journalism, and on the street, on \u2019Change and everywhere where business men gather, expressions of good-will towards 2 newspaper | shay is always ready to do its duty to the publie, have been heard.A reader signing \u2018M.\u2019 has written as follows: Chatting at lunch to-day with a wellknown printer, about the Mills- \u2018Witness\u2019 libel suit, he thought it a _ pity that the \u2018Witness\u2019 should at its own charges be compelled to ineet such at- Æcks while acting in the public interest, \u2018and would liké to contribute something a¥ a mark of Appreciation, rather than of material benefit.I heartily concurred and enclose our joint mite, at the tame time congrat you on the outcome of the suit.e believe that fhoûsande of your readers are of the same opinion, and YONF enecurage- ment and the public good, invite them to give practical expression to it.Though égally as well as morally sustained, the \u2018Witness\u2019 doubtions ers _fusncially.J THE STAFF.The feelings of the \u2018Witness\u2019 staff towards the etors were expret impromptu at an early baur this morning, when Mr.J.R., on entering his office found on his desk a large bunck of crimson carnations, and bidden among the flowers a card bearing the words: \u2018Congratulations from thé editorial and news rooms.\u2019 \u201c MAYOR COCHRANE'S VIEWS.\u201cT am delighted beyond expression.\u2019 \u2018were the words of Mayor Cochrane this morn when he heard of the verdict rendered in the alleged libel cee instituted by J.Bidwell Mills, of is'a clear evidence that the public will unanimously support the press in its business world as carried on to-day by certain individuals, and that instead of a Yiéwspäper having to undergo proseeu- tion for protecting the interests of citi- sens against fraudulent business methods and prineiples of this or that com- encouraged.in its good work.In this respect the Montreal \u2018Witness\u2019 is to \u2014 be congratulated.Not only has it done Always Accoptable, Appropriat : Serviceabl HRISTHAS PRESENTS Fur Lined Coats, Mink Lined, Otter Trimmed, Russian Rat Lined, Brown Rat Lined, Caps and \\adies\u2019 Seal Jaokets, plain or trimmed.Persian Lamb Jackets, Mink Jackets, Grey Lamb Jackets, Opera Wraps, Fur Lined and Trimmed.Muffs, Plain and.Trimmed, to match above Garments, Round and Empire Shapes.LATEST DESIGNS IN SCARFS.Hudson Bay Sable, Ru Mink, Stone Marten, Sable with Muffe to Matoh, making a very suitable present, to make one think of the giver on a cold night.\u2014FOR\u2014~\u2014\u2014- Raccoon Jaokets, Astraohan Jackets.ssian Sable, Alaska Sable, Fox, White Fox, Blue Fox, Gauntiots to match.Raccoon Coats.Furs.Adjustable Roll Collars, in Otter, Persian Lamb, Hutria, German Otter, Raocoon anil other suitable OUR Stores and Show Rooms selections.We earnestly request intending purchasers to visit and inspect Goods.Pleasure is taken jn showing and.aspisting purchasers to make their « ALEX NELSON& GO.1864 Notre Dame St, and 2288 St.Catherine Street endesver- ta expose such tacties in the.pany or person it will be protected and | fF es Sian And towns.ing and economical turn and goes farther than a a great service to the merchants and citizens of Montreal, but it has by successfully defending it# case before the courts placed the entire business community on its guard against fraudulent.business enterprises.\u2018The \u2018Witness, indeed, has won a great victory for right and freedom for the press © the country in matters of this kind, \u2018and I personally, as Mayor of Montreal, wish to extend to the \u2018Daily Witness\u2019 my hearty congratulations, The presiding judge in the case was possibly one of the most learned jurists of the province, while the personnel of the jury to my mind could not have been improved upon, and the fact that it renders its verdict in five minutes time speaks volumes for is interpretation of the entire circum, stances surrounding the aase at issue\u2019 \u2018I feel certain that Montreal citizens feel as I do on the matter.and there is no doubt but that the verdict is a most popular one in every respect.\u2019 tet PREFERENTIAL TRADE SECRETARY OF LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPLAINS RISE OF PRESENT AGI \" TATION.(Canadian Associated Press.) London, Dec.16.~The report of Mr.Bursley, secretary, and one of the dele gates to the Montreal Congress, says the Capadian Manufacturers\u2019 Associ ation is the instigator of the whole movement preferential trade.They are saturated with protection, and they believe that in à fair, straight competition in an open market with the manufacturers of England and the United States they all would be ruined.\u2018TRUTH\u2019 IS ALARMED.\u2018Truth\u2019 asks bow are we going to \u201cde fend ourselves against Canadian dumping under the preferential system, and recommends those desiring to know all tides of Camadion opinion on this ques ton to read Mr.Farrer\u2019s article in the \u201cContemporary Review\u201d THE ROSS RIFLE.(Canadian Associated Press.) _ London, Dec.16.\u2014The Londen corres pondent of the Liverpool \u2018Daily > says Sir Charles Ross antic tha Wey Ofiee anthorities will seek the minion of Lord Dundonald in regard to the Ross rifle.Sir Charles is co ced that Lord Dundonald will report fevor- ably.WANT DOMINION AGENT.(Cansdiap Associated Press.) Lenden, Dec.18.\u2014At à meeting of the Bristol delegates to the Montreal Con- , it was decided to ask the Cana- Sion government to appoint a commer sisi + Bristol, ss the delegates \" } supplies 4 large trast Af many counties an rap Bi MÉDICAL PEBS LUCKY CANADIANS.{Corrmpandence ace of the \u2018Witness.\u201d) Chisago, Dee.l.\u2014In these days when the -dissatlé - over lasken award bas hardly subsided, it is a small songolition te us Canadians that some of ; fe plums do fall our way occasionally.1 Jno it Pe pleasant news to many in medicine and especially to the of \u2018old McGill'\u2014 if they have not already heard it\u2014that Dr.William Osler, of the Johne Hopkins University, was last week called in consultation to a member of the rich Pabst family at Milwaukee, for which he received the fee of $10,000, is, believe, is the largest fee which has ever been paid in a medical case in the west.About a year ago our fellow-country- man, Alexander Hugh Ferguson former ly of Winnipeg, was called to the coast in consultation in a surgical case, for which he is said to have received a fee of $5,000, which was regarded as a \u2018rec- ord-bresker\u2019 at that time.On Saturday winter set in here iti real esrhest with a heavy snowstorm, follow ed at night by a drop in the temperature to fourteen degrees elow zero.Up te last week we had been having very fine weather, and the lake steamers weré- making their.regulaï trips.\u2014\u2014\u2014ag BAD FIRE AT PITTSBURG.Pittsburg, Dec.156.\u2014Between' saventy- five and a hundred people wepe rendered homeless early to-day and driven out into the cold, with hothing but their nightclothes, by a fire which destroyed the 1.Benner Lumber.cod Mleuafactars, Com pany at Mill %a,, An ; Teroyed a dozen er intng.the burned mill property.loss was $40,000.; ELBOURNE, OCTOGENARIAN - MELBOURNE CR Richmond Fraser, of Dec.15.\u2014Mr.Alexander Upper Melbourne, aged 9%.years, died somewhat suddenly on Sunday night, and is being in in the Con- An Ao on égiH 0 be gregational burying ground.A brief Office, Montreal, and all te .Service will be conducted at house EdRéc, should be sadvenst \u201cBuc of by the pester, ihe Bev.Dr, the \"Was PE a TY 4 \u201c oan © - \u2019 = À ) Post ates That | rus pay WEES u Ey CEYLON TEA.The tea question is not an important one in any nousehold unless the housewife is of a discriminat- of mind.If she is either or both she must use Ceylon tea, because it Is pure ny other tea.BRITISH THIBET EXPEDITION.Calcutta, Dec.15.\u2014The British expedition to Thibet, under command of Col.Younghusband and Col.MacDonald, bas crossed Jelep Jass into the Chumbi Valley without opposition.The local officials formally protested, but otherwise they were friendly, while the villagers displayed mo alarm.Caleutta, India, Dec.16.\u2014The British expedition, which entered Thibet after, having crossed the Jelep Pass sc 14,389 feet above the ses level, snd rea Riucnangong, on its way to the Chumbi- Valley, met with imsmeuse trausporb dif ficulties, The cold was intense, 36 de grees of frost being and a thrax broke out among the Nepalese bullocks.Native Indian troops, British artillerymen, a ment the Norfolk Regiment, two seven pounders and & machine gun from the expedition.rtp OBITUARY 5 THE LATE MR.HENDERSON.Most of the life of the late Mr.Bamud Henderson, who died in this elty on Sune day, had been spent on his farm nest Lakefield, Argenteuil County, where A brought up a large family.M£.Hendersoë- had been from youth'& member of | Methodist Church, which he loved, \u2018 usually was on the official board.He a man of ability and deep ret sxpeéri« ence.Mrs.Henderson, a ter of Cid: tain Johnston, survives him; and thres sons and eight daughters.The sons are the Rev.Wm.Henderson, -Valleyfisid; Rev, John Henderson, Staffa, Ont; Mr.Robert G.Henderson, New Orleans.The ésugb- ters are Mrs.Win.Kenny, Snellgrove, Mrs, Wesley Jackson, London, Ont.; John Beale, Morin Fiats, Que; Mrs Richardson, Montreal; Mrs.Orlaméo Vermont, U.S.; Mrs.Wit A, ts, Ont; Mrs.Alex.Adam, Montreal; Misy Priscilla Henderson, Toronto.After = impressive funeral service, conducted the Rev.David Winter, the remains wers laid in Mount Royal Cemetery.Yesterday there bassed away at the fly resilence, 772 Paigco atreet, Margar Jane Larkin, wife of Mr, G.M.secretary of the Socléty \u2018for the P: Holy of Women and Children.The k lady, who was in her forty-ninth year, wi leved and res byxall who knew het, und the y of inary fribilds \u2018if em tended to the 40d chile dren.Co Co Regina, Dec.18.Mr.P H.Bails, res sident agent at Regids {tne | , - , dropped dou was an American, and came summer.His wife and family are at pre went in the United States.\u2019 - Angi sockville, Dec.16.\u2014Mr.Ira ed pioneer farmer of EHsabothtows, 4e\" at \u2018Greenwood Hill,\u2019 Just outside ils, aged 23 years.He wad: late Blkawsh Billings, and Elkansh Billings, one of the tiers in this section, who came here + fx 8 ë ber independen ed by his widow and five children.DEATH OF MR.D.LIDDELL.Corawall, Ont, Dec.16.\u2014Ome of wall's oldast residents, Mr.Dyvid Lid passed away last night.The gentleman was born ln Glasgow, in 1826, and came to Montreal, 1833.Three vears later the fami moved to Belleville, and a Kingston, Ont © The Teceaspd went to Marshall, MiélL, but later came.Kingston, and became à Liddell came to Cornwall tn to work for the late Mr.& gall, whom he afterwards business.He became a real estate, and in 1484 a \u2019 block, which is oné of the fnest dus blocks in town.\u2018Thess pears ago Mr.Liddell celebrated their goidsn ding.Besides hig wifow' \u2018 survived by five sons, and two Judge Liddell, JoNn A.Ax Charles L.Liddell, Waiter ¥.Mrs.H.Liddel}, Mrs J.F.Smart pui M Muikern.The fudarsi will De on ay.TAYLOR CHURCH.; The ladies of \u2019 Cure bold ir ss cé Ja roma row afteraoon evening, | Mayor Cochrane will apen thé sale at aight pam.TUE The instrument slanted fue of the: Cr Su Te EAR oie he pro > res À other great .| e mu deally, LL W.Linde Prom Ct LR erina street.\u2019 : \u2019 Pa _ 1x the city of done 7 Lies rose dois ot Montreal Dcuellkr > ras oy A BF ROTALTY, \u20ac In every department we have something suggestive for Christmas, no matter how small or how great be your need we will be sure to supply it.Now that Christmas is but a little over a week away, you have to decide at once, as the days will \u201call left until the last night, when you will not be able to do it \u2018properly.fly past and it will be MAIL ORDERS.Out-of-town.customers will receive the best attention, if they order their Christmas Goods from Jas.A.Ogilvy & Sons.We have & full assortment to select from.Your orders are filled and sent hy mail or express as If you selected them personally.Samples of all the Newest Materials for Blouses; Dresses, Skirts, Wrappers, etc, oto.; also Lace Trimmings and footings for handkerchiefs; also Neck Ribbons wiil be sent you on request for same.Novelties in Ladies\u2019 Neckwear and Belts, The exquisite lines of above goods we are Wwping offers many beautiful preste for both young and old.No such codé can Be found elsewhere.Beautiful hovelties fot both street and evening wear, FANCY SILK TIESand JABOTS + ZFapey Chiffon and Bead Trimmed Stocks.; .Crepe de Chine Ties, in all the newest shades and colorings.Two Special Lines in\u2019 JAPANESE SILK TIES.Japanese 8ilk Ties, in white and colors, with and without fringe, with fancy stitching, 50c.each.Japanese Silk Ties, in white and colors, with and without fringe, fancy stitching, narrower width, 25c.each., LADIES\u2019 BELTS.Our essortment of Ladies\u2019 Belts is beyond comparison.All the very latest de- sigas and patterns are here for your early selections.j \"LADIES\u2019 GLOVES.A Special Offering In Ladies\u2019 ! Gloves In Glace Kid and Suede, in shades of Tan, Brown, Mode, White, with fanoy stitching and clasps.A regular $1.25 glove.For to-morrow 950 à pair.\u201cCHILDREN\u2019S DEPARTMENT.We have many lines in this department, which are too numerous to mention.Be- ; lew we quote but a few.Children\u2019s White Serge Dresses, in a vaxisty of styles and trimmings, sizes 6 motiths to 8 years.Prices $1.80 to $4.00.Ohildren\u2019s Bilver Bear Coats, made of goods.guaranteed to wash well, warmly Hiied,.nicely made with new sleeve and collar, sims from 6 months to 6 years.| Free $R50 ta $60 va.= 1 .i \u2018Our stock of Silk Blouses is such that it will satisfy the taste of any customer who wishes to purchase anything in this line.A tice Silk Waist is what any lady will appreciate as much as'anything you can give.- We have a nice line at TL : 33.69, Ladies Silk Blouses, neatly made with round yoke, hemstitched.$5.00; Plain with wide tucks, well adapted for one\u2019s own trimining.$6.00, Shirred front and sleeves.- Le $7.50, Peau-de-Soie, suitable for a mourning waist.$10.50, Fancy collar of tucked silk, sleeves tucked to elbow, applique trimming.3 = _ 0 ° , | eo | Men\u2019s Furnishings.We have a large assortment of everything that is Newest in Christmas Presents for Men and Boys.CEL en Ce Men's Smoking Jackets in different colors and styles, suitable for a dainty Christmas Gift.TPE a wie a Men's Dressing Gowns in pretty patterns and styles, nicely made with different trimmings.Cale, DE - A full assortment of all the very Latest Ideas in Men's Ties put up in fancy boxes, which will make a very acceptable gift for either girl or boy.Men's Lawn Handkerchiefs.Special 60c a dozen.pe 4.™ .: ® .e Handkerchiefs for Christmas.: \u2018We have a large snd most exclusive range: of Handkerchiefs; suitable for Christmas Presents.We have just received a full assortment of Fancy Embroidered Handkerchiefs.The patterns are all exclusive and\u2019 worthy of your early selections.so SE Fancy Embroidered Handkerchiefs.Special at 10c, 12 1-2c, 15c, 20c and 25c each.White: Lawn and Muslin Handkerchiefs, with fancy colored bordeéts inPale Blue, Red, Pink, Black, Black and White.These are suitable for fancy collars or any other fancy work.Special 35¢ each._ A A spesial line of Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, with different widths of hems, well worth $1.00 a dozen.Special 60c a dozen.A special \u2018line of Unlaundered Handkerchiefs with hand-embfoidered initials.Regular $2.50 a dozen.Special $1.50 a dozén.Boys\u2019 Clothing.Is always a very acceptable gift for the boys.Here are a few of our many lines in Overcoats.All Wool Heavy Winter Weight Raglan, in fashionable pin stripe, Price $6.75.All Wool Dark Grey Diamond Check Tweed, Raglan, black velvet collar.Price $6.00, 3 All Wool Heavy Winter Weight English Cheviot Raglan, black velvet collar.Price $7.50.All Wool English Dark Gray Melton, velvet.collar, lined with farmer's satin.Price $8.50.Boys! 3-Piece Suits, to fit ages from 8 to 15 years.Price $7.50 for $3.99.BOYS\u2019 CLOTHING.The boys need something good and warm for this cold weather.We have every style of suits and overcoats, and will ba sure to suit them in some lime.Overcoats, in dark grey, all-wool English Cheviot, velvet collar, Raglan style, winter weight.Price $6.00.Overcoats, in drak grey melton, all wool, heavy winter weight.Price $8.50.Overcoats, in black and white, heavy tweed effect, Raglan, winter weight.Price $6.00.Boys\u2019 all-wool 3-piece Bannockburn and Scotch Tweed Suits, sizes 28 to 33.For boys from 10 to 15 years.87.50.for $4.60.| Boys\u2019 all-wool Norfolk Suits, winter weight, sizes 26 to 33, for boys from 8 to 15 years.87.00, for $3.98.CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES.All the very latest novelties are being shown in our Novelty Department.The stock is varied and the assortment the most exclusive and best.Sterling Silver Novelties in all the newest designs.Ebony Toilet Sets, in cases, pretty styles, different sizes.All the newest in Bronze ware.Jewel Boxes, Looking Glasses, Picture Frames, Clocks, Thermometers, Candle- Sticks.CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES IN THE MANTLE DEPT.We have a choice assortment of all that is newest and most useful as Christmas Gifts.Ladies\u2019 Fascinators, made in ice wool, Berlin wool, or silk, different styles.and in soft shades.Children\u2019s Clouds, in pale blue, red or cream white.Special 50c.each.Another line, in cream, white and red.Special 25c.each.GOLF VESTS.We have a full range of Golf Vests, with or without sleeves, in all the very newest styles and weaves.These are very warm, and are much suited for outdoor winter wear.Every lady delights in being an owner of one of these useful garments.LADIES\u2019 UMBRELLAS.This is another gift that a lady prides herself in possessing.We bave a full es- sortment to select from.The styles of handles are all exclusive, and the covering.the very best.LADIES\u2019 CAPES., In mentioning the many gifts for the younger ladies, we must not forget what the elderly person would prefer.We have a full assortment of fur-lined capes, in diferent styles and patterns.~ Also a cnolece assortment of Velvet Capes.* MONTREAL AGENTS FOR SCHONHERR ORICINAL PURE LINEN MESH UNDERWEAR AND PIM DROS\u2019, DUBLIN, CELEBRATED DRESS POPLINS.St.Catherine and Mountain Streets.J \u201cSB.A.OGILVY & SONS, P.O.BOX, 2378.=~ "]