The daily witness, 12 avril 1904, mardi 12 avril 1904

[" ) \u2014~¥ T.-§& FF ww vv vv a Ae TUE IEEE Fe gere SR Pie SCN 5 COLDER TO-MORROW, =p : = > Vor IL.a 56, MONTREAL, TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1904.Prior One Cent.THE WAR.> \\rhur, Monday, April 11 (De- \u2018 « \u2018ransmissmon) \u2014T'elegraphic ccm- | - + ns have been interrupted, re- | «uni to torrential rams.The, \u2018mlankments in South Man- sve been damaged, thus delay- movements of troops.lhe em- © of the railway runnng to ! wan 15 submerged at several sn ol battl:ships and torpedo st returned here from ai Coat to Sea.| ~ wel withqut the anticipated! \u201catiack.Every precuution was prevent à surprise, Vice-Ad- akaroff, who personally super- iy the precautionary measures, à aster eve In a guard boat, Dur- .nsual Easter might service the - ; windows were covered, so as to the lights being seen by the inl the abaence of all 1llummina- \u201cne (0WH Was à constant remind- ; + anhabitanta of the possbility ~ wk.The troops celebrated -anday at their posts.Duke Dons, who leit here on has returned to Port Arthur.April 12.\u2014It is beheved here siting has commenced on the \u201cver It 13 known the Russians \u201che right bank of the river in No lireet information from the Yale - + has been received here, but the on of the Rosmians is known and it is doubted that they will be prevent the Japanese from cross et sax \u2018he river, it 16 regarded as certamn A \u2018sat they will offer some opposition.It & not believed, however, that there will he a serious engagement during the Japanese attempts to cross the Yala.The forei th observers * at tached tn the first Japemese army have \u201ceen directed to hold themselves in -adiness to move and it is expected \u2018ha they will leave for the front in a few days.TAPANESE USE OF THE NED FLAG.T>rio, April 12 (10 am.)\u2014The charge rmanating from Ruossmn sources to the sffeet that the Japanese troops engaged :n the fight at Chong m en M:rel- 29 abusod the privilege of the red cross fag.bv taking refuze in a building oc enpiedd as a hospital.'s indignantly de- ned here and is pronounced a fabrica- \u2018ion designed to injure the Japanese in the eves of the world.An ftni m- veatigation shows (hat the Japayese force engaged at Chon jn had established a lanage station on \u2018he rear of their fir- img line.and it was nel exclumvety for the purpose of canne for the worpded.The Tananese red gs = angld and extemmive Organization wm2n di good servie m the war with Chim.\" Both the society and the army bave been form anxiows in this war to rondnet the work according to the ideals «f civiliza- top St Petersburg.April 12.\u2014Major-Gen- en! Pflug in a despatch from Mukden, demie the report that the Japanese xd- \u201cance gnard has crosed the Yalu and nmged in a skirmish with the Russian oops.COOKE-BLACKLEY Mr.Jacobs, the Star Witness for the Defence, Recalled.À SEARCHING CROSS-EXAMINA- TION BY MR.LAFLEUR.\u2014 (See also Page 11.) MM: 3.W.Jacobs was reesiledby Mr.ML easter The wrtpess eaid that re- \u201cuz ww bis bankbook he saw that 23 spoken où previously was de =.on May 2, and the $500 paid to \u201c- voke was drawn out a day or two + Witness said that Mr.Cooke - sked him for money on the ground - \u2026 : lmd lost on the Stock Exchange.whe even showed withess a riche bis request; +i that it was about the-end of ue beginning of June.wmned by Mr.Engene Ia .witness said that an paying + tue Crown Prosecutor he was : sim to meglect bis duty, or uvitat the ende of justice._ eulately denied that the 8500 v.+ ooke on June 10 was paid \"-.ce=\u2014it was ennply an acon The only money the \"C2 UT received in the Mar- was 2M from witness and \u201cAN Greensinelds.Yes, \u201ctuT written by Blackley \u2014 ri.he said, but Le could re bad ever seen the { adinitted that he was *Tistéace of the letter be \u2018ras.He did not think sel mm the origiml! let- events be showed him \u201cel exactly as the orginal M.Lyon not te send rt -teneral, but when he le jormer a couple of con sud the letter ad \u201c>.10 Quebec.The Jead- > the prosecutzon here » =: Irom the Blackley let- cle that justice was a com- \u201c #ax bought and sold in Me Macmaster strenuously © Withess answering any ins to thie statement.«ng appealxd to, after sev- ~muderation.dwelt 1m un- \u201cMis on the araignments con- me Blackley letter and allow- rain of Mr.Lafleur to go in Var form.snow of anything in the pro- % sgunst Backrack et al to jus- tify the statement that justice is bought and sold in Montreal?Witness laughingly said: \u2018No, certainly not, unless\u2014\u2019 Mr.Macmaster rose amd objeteed to His Lordship\u2019s statement that -the charges in the Blackley letter were directed against not only the administration, but .also the people of this pro vince, \u2018They are.\u201d Mr.Macmaster said, \u2018directed against the Crown Prosecutor alone.\u2019 \u2018It's a most seditious libel,\u201d Ths Lordship interjected.and refers to the Bench and Bar and poupulation of this province.Mr.Lafleur read from the letter: \u2018The first 1 heard of any crooked work wae during the second or third day of my stay in Montreal in February, 1903,\" and asked the witness if such a statement could be justified.Here Mr.Macmas ter jumped to his feet and objected to the question.Asked as to the proposed settlement of the Backrack et al case for $3,500, witness had never heard of a settlement at that figure.Witness, who had produced his bank book, was\u2019 most minutely cross- examined as to the entries in it.especial ly as to the two cheques for $500.The book was shown to the jury, and then the witness was asked if on the day he had paid Mr.Cooke the five hundred dollars he bad gone himself to the bank and drawn the money.He could not remember, but probably not, as he does not ge to the bank often.About an tem of $260, witress said he was surprised on looking back in the book to fmd that he bad paid that amount to Cooke on one occasion; he thought he paid only $150.\u2018S80, Mr.Jacobs, when you don\u2019t find cheques or accounts for money pad out,\u2019 said Mr.Lafieur with biting sarcasm, \u2018you ¢ them up-to Mr.e?Tq eA reason to,\u2019 replied fhe witness, for my books are keptun excellent shape.\" Asked asto why certain sums he-alleg- ed be had paid Mr.Cooke were not entered in has book be explained that owing to à mutual understandmg between him and Mr.Cooke, who did not want it to be kmown that he had accepted fees in the Wiener case, the transactions were pot noted in writing.Asked as to the amount deposited in his hands for the settlement of the Wiener case, witmess said $2500 was tbe amount, and Mr.Cooke was fully aware of the fact, and was satisfied with the sum.Witness had no conversation whatever with Wiener ar Hart, he said.He had quarrelled with them, or rather they with him, about their arrest.Asked as to whether he ever told Cohen or levy from whom he got the mu that it was to be used to \u2018fix\u2019 Coo.witness replied, \u2018Never.\u2019 Neither had auvthing been arranged between Himself or others Fi regard to bribing Cooke.Nogang of the sort had ever entered his head.Mr Macmaster had made a few remarks during the crossexamimation, wirich forced Mr.Smith to his feet.\u2018Mr.Macmaster is not in the jury box, although be sits as close to it as he can get,\u2019 said be.; Instantly Mr.Macmaster was on his feet and retorted: \u201cI know the situation is somewhat embarrassing for my learned friend, Mr.Smith\u2014,\u2019 which brought a burst of laughter, followed by the inevitable \u2018Silence! silence!\u201d ever tald Blackley that \u2018Cooke would bave to be \u2018fixed \u201d7 z as to the extent of his in- tomacy with the defence, the witness smiled and asked: \u2018In what way, Mr.Laflear\u201d He admitted that be was more or less embarrassed owing to the turn affairs bad eubeequently taken.Asked as to whether he had retained any counsel in the present soit, witness rephed, \u201cI am not the accused.\u201d He explained how Mr.Tzscher- eau, who had the case origimally, threw up the brief: then Mr.Lyon, who is Mr.Blackley\u2019s attorney, was thought of, but he was out of town.Finally wit- nese, with whom Mr.Lyon was formerly assocaated, was thoaght of, and finally, witness said, the case was given to Mr.Crankshaw.Witness dented pos tively, and with some ardor, that he tad handled any of the money put up for fighting this case.Witness had offered Lis advice both to the prosecution and defence in\u201d the present suit.He was surprised when Mr.Smith told him that Mr.Cooke denied the receipt of certain fees received from him (witness), and then he (witness) said that it was a question of veracity that then loomed up between him and Mr.Cooke.At this point the court adjourned.TWO YEAR BONUS GOVERNMENT'S IMMIGRATION POLICY.Ottawa.April 12.\u2014The Hon.Clifford Sifton bas proposed to give the Western Canadian Immigration Association a grant of five thousand dollars a vear for two years to assist in bringing settlers from the United States into Manitoba and the North-West Territortes.(Canadian Associated Press.) London, April 12.\u2014Mr.W.T.R.Preston, Dominion immigration commission er, declares that the imumgration department is heart and soul with Geperal Booth's proposal to send emigrants to the colonies.What was: wanted is just what General Booth proposes, an or ganization that can handle the matter on a scale possible only for the Salvation Army tn do.-_\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 DOMINION ARCHIVIST.Ottawa, April 12\u2014Mr.Arthur G.Doughtery, of the staff of the Provincial library at Quebec, has accepted the of- fic of Pomtnion archivist which he had previously declined.The order-in-coun- cil has to be put throngh again.- trade.TO ABOLISH BOARD: Announcement From Ottawa y That Government will Control Harbor.MINOR BUSINESS OF THE PORT MAY, HOWEVER, STILL BE MANAGED BY COMMIS SIONERS, The existence of the Harbor Board now hangs in the balance.A radical change from the present state of affairs in the Dagement of the port is practically promised.The Hon.Raymond Prefon- taine, Minister of Marine and Fisheries, 1s respousible for the statement that if negotiations now pending are carried out, a definite announcement will be made about July 1 next.If reports which are gleaned from reliable sources browe correct, tbe Mmuster of Marine } and Fisheries has in contemplation the final dismissal of the Board, but thé question of dealing with the minor bus nes of the port is a matter for consideration by the government, and it is known to those who are in touch with the \u2018doings\u2019 of the cabinet that the ministers are decided in their opmions as to the best way to act in the matter.It is said that the Premier is in favor of having the Board remain intact for the present at least, but with certain rights now enjoyed eliminated at a future date, but that matters dealing with the by-laws, wharfage fees and allotments as well as features of like interest, be : left to- the«commimsioners to-deal with._ to official information re- |.According ceived from Ottawa to-day it'is learned that the government has practically de cided to take over the permanent works {of of the barbor and place them under tha control of the Department.of Marine.and.Fishertes.This 1s to be dome by an ope derincouncil at the close of the 9 session of parliament, and that later ox legislative authority will be secured for the gbolition of the Trust and the rame ing-of a commission of three to locally.supe rvise matters in commection with thé, \u2019 DRY GOODS MEN WHOLESALERS FORMULATE A SCHEME THAT WILL RESULT IN UNIFORMITY IN RETAILERS\u2019 PRICES.The Wholesale Dry Goods Merthante\u201d Association held an important mesting |- at the Board of Trade yesterdzy afternoon, when business of immediate Bt portance to the association was dis cussed.The president, Mr.G.B.Fraser, was in the chair, and there was a good attendance of members as the Int- ter are march interested in a new scheme that 1s being formulated that will tend to uniformity in prices for all the trade throughout Canada.As 1s well known in business circles, the policy followed by the who houses, especially in Montreal, regarding tariffs, and time for payments is not altogether I to wi and now the latter are desirous of having all dry goods merchants agree upon terms by which they will dispose of their goods to the retail & Local wholesale men claim that they tre continuousiy losing money as they are compelled to pay the manufacturers at shert periods, while they themselves, under existing arrangements, have to wait in the majority of cases, the con- ventence of tie retail merchants.Thes it is to put business on a more satis factory basis to all concerned that the wholesale men have under contemplation this important move.THE LATE MR.ANTLIFF.The funeral of Mr.J.H.Antliff, of Ottawa, took place yesterday at Mount Royal Cemetery.The body was accompanied to Montreal by the father of the deceased, tbe Rev.Dr.Antliff, and the three sons of the Rev.Dr.Shaw.The Rev.C.E.Manning officiated at the grave.Among those who attended to pay the last marks of respect to their departed friend were Dr.Shaw, Mr.C.C.Holland, brother-imlaw; Professor Bovey.Mr.J.F.Dawson, the students who are still resident in Montreal of his old class in civil engineering, John Dillon, Thoe.Jordan, Charles Morton, C.A.Jaques, .J.Skinner, the profa=ssors and students of the Wesleyan College in à body.Fred.Holland, Prineipal Hill, of the Congregational College, the Rev.C.A.Sykes, the Rev.J.W.Graham, the Rev.C.E.Bland and many cthers.The Rev.Dr.Anthiff returns to Ottawa this evening.RADIUM.RECENT CHEMICAL DISCOVERLE New York, April 12\u2014Prof.Sir Wm.Ramsay, in an interview is represented as declaring that radium, instead of being a primeval substance, winch has been slowly disintegrating since the world began, is merely a temporary phase of matter, an unstable resting point in a series of transmutations, of which nobody knows the beginning or end or meaning.Experniments made by himself and Prof.Foddy, tend to show that it would all disintegrate and vanish 1.150 years hence.Professor Ramsay paid a tribute to Professor Baskerville, of the University of North Carolina, who a few days ago announced in New York his discovery of two new elements, caro linium and berzellum.He did po! doubt if Prof.Baskerville said he had discovered new elements he had done so.Another interviewer elicited from element he lately detected in the so- called cubical crystals obtained in Ceylon was probably identical with ome of discovered by Prof.Baskerville, but it was impossible to say which of em.A FUNERAL FROM THE BREWERY MISSION.There was a funeral from the Old Brewery Mission this afternoon.Fix weeks ago, John Puckett, who was trav- dling from Metapedia to Mancelona, Mich., was detained here by the United States authorities on account of illness and danger of his becoming a charge on the state.He was turned over to the Brewery Mission, where he was well looked after and given medical attendance.Becoming worse, he was removed to the General Hospital, where he died on Sunday.The Ven.Archdeacon Ker conducted the funeral service.ONTARIO LEGISLATURE.Twenty Thousand Dollars for Free School Books.VETERANS\u2019 LAND GRANTS \u2014 RIGHTS OF NEWSPAPER PROPRIETORS AS MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MEMBERS.isment Buildings, Toronto, April R.ZThe Ontario Legskxture made d ° yesterday afternoon with the school book legislation and the 1 Amendment Act.lhe time applications for veterans\u2019 land ante wae extended until July 1.\u201cThe Hon.Richard Harcourt, Minister of Education, moved the second readiug the government bill which provides that the Legielature shall vote.un 2 pertionment money to provi ree échool t:xtbooks in the rural districts the province.He said that although exact sum to be voted was not de it would probably be $20,000 8.year.\u201che bill appires to both It would g school one year longer than they do wu districts where all the text bools are bought by the pupils.As a proof that Ontario must wake haste slowly, be referred to the provinos of Quebec, where an attempt was mede in a manner to give fre school\u2019 books.Legislature provided :a large number of Firsy Primers in the French langmage which wer: distributed jo Roman Catholic echools.Mt also distributed Engheh dichionertes in the English echools, but the attempt proved to be abortive.The bill passed the second reading.House de whvie the.bill of the Hon.J.M.Gibson labor.One clause person in the argument over the clause winch gives cities and towns power to pass by s to regulate the Joomtiom of leundries, livery stables, butcher shops, stores and manufactortes.Some of the members, mcloding Mr.E.J.B.Pense, Kingston, Liberal, objected to \u2018stores bemg included.The location of drug stores, for instance, should not be interfered with.Jt was decided that \u2018stores\u2019 would only apply to citææ.The tors hall ee pe s mot | 1- Roy bem elected members of municipal councils, or from sitbme and voting tn a council because a council in- serls advertisements in their newe- papers, created some amusement and dis CUSSION.Mr.Whitney, leader of the Opposi- ton, claimed thæt such a clause was no more needed for newspaper men than for lumbermen.: Mr.T.H.Preston, South Brant, Liberal, editor of the Brantford \u2018Exposrtor,\u2019 mid thet a couoeil could choose between some fifty lombermen in makmg a con tract, but it was mecessary for them to publish certain things in the papers and they bad no choice.The vlnase, he asserted, Simply extends the same privileges to newspaper men who are members of councils, as the Legislature extends to newspaper men who are members of parliament.Mr.Pense, of the Kingston \u2018Whig,\u2019 eaid his experience in municipal life convinced him that the adoption of the claw: would be of value.It was agreed After recess, Mr.1.B.Lucas wanted the sale of cigarettes in hotels put nnder eontrol of the town, the same as is the case with cigar stores.The Attorner- General o any action and the proposal was dropped.Colonization supplies 15 the extent of $19,325 were passed.The \u2018Globe\u2019 announces that Mr.Gamey =ili vote with the governuænt for the \u2018foo\u2019 loan.NEW BRUNSWICK BUDGET.Fredericton, N.B.April 12.\u2014The budget speech was delivered in the local Legislature last night by Attorney-Gen- eral Pugsley.The estimated receipts for Prof.Ramsay a statement that the new on mre pres i this year are figured at $878,547, ard the estimated expenditures $356,966.91, mak- \u2018Booth of a resolution that the commis.ing an estimated surplus of $21,380.17.Among the receipts are figured $491, 360.96, from Dominion subsidies, and $275,000 from territorial revenue.The proposed St.John Bank tax bill was given three months\u2019 hoist in committee of the whole to-day, by the casting wote of the chairman.The vote was 16 to 16.One member favorable to the bill came in after the question was put, and was not allowed to vote.eral Pugsley moved reconsideration.This up again when all the members are present.NEW YORK PRESBYTERY.TWO MONTREALERS APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS TO GENERAL ASSBMBLY.New York, April 11.\u2014At the cemi- | annual meeting of the New York Pres- byvery, held today, commissioners to- the General Assemb ly at Bufala, Church of Montreal.À spirited discussion followed the in troduction by the Rev.Dr.Russell sioners to the General Assembly be directed to voice the Presbytery\u2019s dimp- proval of «ny p } looking toward a eeparation of the bred churches from the main body in this General Aesembly.The resolution was finally laid on the table.\u2014\u2014 YUKON LIBERALS VOTE CONFIDENCE IN SIR WIL-4 FRID LAURIER.Yukon, Y.T\u2026 April 12\u2014At a meeti of Yukon Liberals resolations were pase ed expressing unbounded confidence in Sir Wilfrid Laurier and his govermment, and condemming Commissioner Congdon for his conduct in matters local.The \u2018World\u2019 newspaver, the organ of Mr.Congdon, was repudiated by the Liberals.\u2014_\u2014 CANADIAN MANUFACTURERS REITERATE THEIR DEMANDS FOR TARIFF REVISION, Toronto, April 12\u2014That the Canadi Marufactarers\u2019.Association is maintain, Ing its campaign in favor of tariff revi sion is evidenced by an editorial which appears in the current number of its official organ, \u2018Industrial Canada.\u2019 The article follows: \u201cThe opponents of tariff revision con.timmally roiverate the declaration that Canada olnmid ea stable tard, Tariff instability, they say, is the greatest commercial curse.It is very true that tariff instability is disastrous to commercial and industrial Interests, it does not follow that the tariff bu never be revised.© One reason why the tariff now in force requires revision is that it is essentially unstable because the duties are largely ad valorem, and ÿ go Up as prices go up and down as prices go down.A tariff which y fuctuates as prices change cannot be regardedas-stable.\u2018In revising the tariff specific duties uties are retained they should be made high enough to ensure adequate protection, no matter how prices fluctuate.A well arranged specific tariff may aw e lower than an ad valorem tariff, yet afford better protection, because it car be relied upon when protection is most needed.\u2019 NORTH WEST TERRITORIES.FAVORS GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC SCHEME\u2014AUTONOMY DESIRED IF RAILWAY TO HUDSOXN\u2019S BAY NOT BUILT.Toronto, April 12\u2014Mr.F.T.Gillmor, Mayor of Prince Albert, is a guest at the Walker Honse.Referring to-conditions in the North-West, Mr.Gillmor says the people are very stromgly in favor of the public ownership of railways and other utilities and necessaries.They look on the Grand Trunk Pacific as a necessity, and belteve the bargain proposed is an exceedingly good one, in view of past deals of former governments.The! people desire autonomy so that they can d more railway development, but if it is irtended by the Dominion Government to secure a line of railway to Fort Churchill, on Hudson\u2019s Bay, the North-West people would willingly wait some years for autonomy.If such a line is not undertaken they desire au- \u2018toromy.so as to be able to have their line constructed by their own province.The west is a unit against higher tariffs.GUILTY OF MURDER.Butte, Mont.Apnl 12.\u2014Salvatore Frinchesehi, whose trial for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Joseph ri at Meaderville on June 25 last has just ended, was found guilty of murder in the second degree and his sentence fixed at minetv-nine vears in the penitentiary by the jury.Both were Italians.AN INSURANCE (ASE.ft.Louis, Mo., April 12.\u2014The amerd- ed petition filed by an eastern insurance company in its suit to set aside the $200,000 policy of the late J.L.Blair, fcr- merly general counsel of the Workd\u2019s Fair, was sustaimed by Judge Adams in the United States District Court yesterday.The amended bill was fought by counsel representing Mrs.Blair and her Attorney-Gren- | was agreed to, and the matter will come ; ! CANADIAN CABLES.Ald.Ames Speaks at Birmingham on British Preference.THE WAVE OF PROSPERITY IN CANADA.london, April 12.\u2014In a two-column drorial on Mr.Chamberiain's prupoe- als, the Liverpool \u2018Ixury Post,\u2019 rererring to Canada's prosperity.says that as u new country nls up it progresses Iu wealth and prosperiuy, and iw Interests neceæsaruy broaden and its imtelieviud and social lue advances to a higher plane.C'anadtans are on this upward Journey, and wul not allow their progress to be impeded by any fiscal poucy vat would run athwary or their line oi advance, London, April 12,\u2014Mr.KE.Parks, M.P., preading at a meetung at Birmmeg- ram, said he believed Uauadians had no selfish idea in regard to a fiæcal policy.Their only desire was that we siould take our food from them and \u2018i they would in return obtain their manu factures from us.Alderman H.B.Ames, of Montreal, pointed out that Great Britain was investing money all over the world and Canadians thought somre sbould go 10 Canada.Opportunities there for re munerutive investment were uneq in any part of the worid.Referring to further preference, Ald.Ames declrea he wae there to tell the truth, that they could mot give any.Thirty-five yeurs ago bad the Mother Country talked free trade in the Empire, Canada might have been able to do somethmg on those lines, but not now.Tines Great Britain might take ail tre time neo>æary to consider the question.Canada was quite willing to wait ae long as she felt that they were bonestly endeavoring to fihd a solution to the question, but if it was alowed to drop there was a danger that Canada would get tired waiting, and thew powerful peighber might make a temptang offer to Qumadians that they would find it difficult to turn vheir backs upon.London, April 12.\u2014 The superintendent voi the Ishngton Cattle Market eays that Cænadian horre dealers complamn that they no longer find a paymg market in ; d, giving as the cause the electrification of the tramways.The re ceipts of Canadian cattle at Deptford in 1903, were 47,812, and sheep 46,012.London, April 12.\u2014Lord Aberdeen hes consen to preside at the Society of Fire Arts meeting when Mr.Griffiths, Lord Strathcona\u2019s secretary, reads a paper on \u2018Greater Britain.\u2019 A MIFSINNARY BOAT.Boston, Jus, Apri 12.\u2014The American Board of .Foreign Missions has bought a missionary boat for use in the Miconegian Islands, instead of having one built as at first intended.Her name is the \u2018Sunbeam.\u2019 She is of 430 is believed to tons measurement, and be well adapted for the purpose.The children of the Sunday-school are asked to take two hundred thousand shares at ten cents each, to pay for the vessel.It is expected that the © ra\u2019 will be ready to mil from Boston early in May.A TRAVELLER'S DEATH.Toronto, April 12\u2014Mr.W.K.Dickson, a traveller for Hiram Walker & Sons, and other liquor firms, died at the Emergency Hospital yesterday afternoon, as a result of a uraemic iit which seized him on Sunday afternoon, at the corner of Front and York streews.Persons in the Walker House saw Dickson fall to the sidewalk, and sent for an ambulance.Dickson was taken to the Emergency Hospital, but one of the house surgeons there said the case was not serious enodgh for the man to be admitted to the hospital, and ne was taken to No.1 Police Station, where he was locked up as a drunk.But it transpired that there was something serious the matter with bim.Patrol Sergeant Dickson became alarmed at the man\u2019s condition, and at six a.m.had bim taken back to the Emergeney Hospital, where he sank gradually to his death, THE SENATE.Ottawa, April 12.\u2014The Senate resumes to-morrow evening, but in view of the fact that there is httle or no business on the order paper there will probably be another adjournment of a fortnight.NEW POST-OFFICES.Ottawa, April 12.\u2014Fifty new Canadian post-offices were established this month.chiefly in Manitoba and the North-West Territories.COLDER TO-MORROW Meteorological Office, Toronto, April 12, 11 a.m.\u2014The following are the maximum and minimum temperatures: \u2014 Victoria, 70\u201436 | Kamloops, 68\u201442; Calgary, 66\u201438; Qu'Appelle, 32\u2014-2%; Winnipeg, 38\u201424; Port Arthur, 40\u201416; Parry Sound, 36\u201430; Toronto \u2019 Montreal, 48\u20143t ; 40\u201434; Ottawa, 42-32; Quebec, 42\u201484; St.John, 41\u201404, Hallfax, 48\u201434.Rain or sleet to-day.High nortb-wester- Wednesday, fair and ly winds to-pight.cold.A disturbance of considerable emerygy 18 passing eastward across the Great Lakes.Rain and sleet have failen in Ontario, and will extend over the Province of Queber.Fine, warm weather prevalled yesterday in Alberta, and is likely to become general in the North-West and Manitoba.two children.The case will come up later for trial.- A ET EEE 1608 Notre Dame street, Montren! April 12, 1904.\u2014Readings by the Optical & Engineers Supply Company's Standard Barometer »* noon: Yesterday, 29.74 ; to-day, 29.66.Temperature.max.min.To-day .+.+0 .40 H Yesterday .48 35 A a ARES Se Ce Bl a eT LR AE EE AP dun Tr Sa = SRP rE pa RS PC PES Le ARCS RPC PE A Tyre cases A .A Ca Ae BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS._ Hotices of births, marriages and deaths sweet invard ably be endorsed with the wile and address of the sender, or olherwise no netics ean be taken of them Birth notices are inserted for 25e, marriage netics Jor 80¢, death metices for fic prepaid.The ew mounacreens of funeral appendad to dost notice, Lie extra; other extension to obituary, sush as shert ahetch of life, two cents per werd sire, emecyl Poutry, which lo 50 sents per ling entra\u2014prepuid.damual subscribers ;moy haw announcemumdés of birth, marriiges and deaths roithont extended oblivary or oarses/ occurring in Oelr immediate fomilies, fret © qf charpe, in which sas names and ¢ Wrew of sub Sortbers should Le cigen BIRTHS.STEWART.\u2014On April 10, 1904 at 415 Ful- lum street, to Mr.and Mrs.John T.Stow- art, a son.MARRIED.BERTRAM \u2014 CAMERON\u2014By the Rev.Dr.W.G.Wallace, on April 7, 1904, at Bloor Street Presbyterian Church, Melville Bertram to Ruth Helea Cameron, both of To- Tonto.FLEMING\u2014ROSS.\u2014At the home of the bride's sister, the manse, Millbank, Out., oa April 6, 1904, by the Rev.A.S.Ross, brother of the bride, assisted by the Kcv.W.M.Haig, brother-in-law of the bride, David J.Fleming, of Millbank, Ont.Lo Grace, youngest daughter of Alexander Ross, recently of Grafton, Ont.GIBBS \u2014 HOLMES\u2014At the residence of.the bride\u2019s father, Finkle strë&t, Wood- steck, Ont, on April 6, 1904, by the Rev.Dr.MacMullsn, of Knox Church, assisted by the Rar.R.S.Laidlaw, Helen Chris- tone, daughter of Mr.James Holmes, to Arthur\u2019 Fairbanks Gibbs, of Port Arthur.HAYEN\u2014GATEHOUSE.\u2014At the residence of the bride's parents, on April 6, 1904, n,> the Rev.Principal Shaw, Annie Margaret, daughter of Mr.Felix Gatehouse, to Mr.U.Henry Haven, of North Hero, Vermont.HODGE\u2014BROUARD \u2014 At Inverness, Que., on April 6, 1904, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev.E.Richardson Kelley, Mr.Alex.A.Hodge, of Sawyer- ville, to Gertrude, second daughter of Mr.James Brouard.DIED.BEATTIE \u2014 At Upper Ormstown, on April 2, 1904, Mary McNeil, widow of the late Adam Beattie, aged 67 years.CURRAN .\u2014 At the Royal Victorta Hospital, Montreal, nn March 30, 1904, Veysie Curran, civil engineer, eldest son of the late Rev.Jobn Phillpot Curran, rector Church of England, Walkerton, Ont.FEATHERSTON \u2014 On April 7, 1904, at his father\u2019s residence, 112 Bedford roau, Toronto, Dr.Herbert C.Featherston,aged 25 years and 3 months.GOODALE.\u2014On April 11.1904, Wm.Henry Goodale.aged Tl vears.Funeral on Wednesdav.the 13th inst., at 2 p.m.from bis late residence.92 Ryde street, Point St.Charles, to the Baptisi Church, Point St.Charles, thence LL Mount Royal Cemetery.Liverpool (Eng.) papers please copy.HAIRE \u2014 Suddenly, on April 8, 1904, at 43 Milton street, William John Haige, aged 43 years.Funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 2.20 from his late residencd to Mount Royal Cemetery.\u20ac _- LOMAX \u2014 At bis late id , Creighton Rged, Dundas Ont, od aly 6, 1904, James Lomax, lo his 76th vear.a native of Bury, Lancashire, England.Bury, England, papers, please copy.McGLAUGHLIN \u2014 At Montreal West, on April 10, 1904, Robert McGlaughhn, in his 60th year.\u2018Funeral on Tuesday.at 2 p.m., from bis late residence, thence to Mount Royal Cemetary.Toronto papers please copy.McLEAN\u2014On April 10, 1904, at Ste.Agathe Des Monts, Richard Lucas, aged 25 years, third son of David McLean, of the arrear, department, City Hall.Funeral from his late residence, 9% Wellington street, at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, 13th fost, to Mount Royal Cemetery Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.RICHARD.\u2014At the House of Industry and Refuge, Longue Pointe, on April 9, 1904, Henry Richard, 87 years, a nativ- of Newport, Isle of Wight, England.ROFFEY \u2014 At the residence of her son, Harry, 184 Columbia avenue, Westmount, son April 11, 1504, Harriet Keene, widow of ®he late F.C.Rofley, in her B6th year.Funeral frum tbe above address at 2 pm.on Wednesday, 13th instant, to Mount Royal Cemetery.Friends and acquaintances will please accept this iau- mation.Bngligh pspers please copy.ROBERTSON \u2014 On April 7, 1904, Pliza- beth Robertson, relict of the late Alexander Robertaon, in her 58th year.SMITH \u2014 On Easter Day, April 3, 1904, Martha Blackstock, relict of the late Rev.Andrew A.Smith, Methodist minister, and mother of Dr.Bruce Smith,of Brock- ville, Ont SMITH \u2014 On April 10, 1904, at her residence in Brompton, Jane Farquhar Smith, daught of the late\u2019 William Smith, advocate, of Aberdesn, Scotland, and latter- Iy of Newtomhill, Brompton, aged 7% years.WATSON.\u2014At the residence of hèr son- in-law, E.N.C.Streeter, Granby, on March 6, 1904, Mary L.Chartier.widow of the late J.M.Watson, in her 69th year.These sending nottezs for Qe above columsn may send with them a list of names of tntorested friends together with a ons-cent starap f0F each address, and marked coples of the \u2018Witness containing the motics, will be promptly mailed.For addresses in Aoroign countries three canto will be requir od.Notices recetved too late fur this Bay pasbiy be in time for page \u20ac \u201d ES SLT page Advertisements.Good values in DESKS TEES & CO., 300 St.James Street.THE BEST MILK When ordering your milk supply remember that we deliver direof from the farm in time for breakfast All the cow: under our own csce and everything connected with the dairy up-to-date.- H, & W.EVANS, The Blue Bonnets Dairy Farm, City Ofitce, 53 Latour St.ToL.Matix 903 , April [- 25° DISCOUNT On FIXTURES and SHADES Before Moving.THE CRESCENT ELECTRIC CO.2503 St.Catherine St.Tel.Up 971.mm PAINTS (ready mixed) VARNISHES, AARDWARE.ETc.TAR PAPER, CARPET FELT, ETC.DD.DRYSDALE, 643 Craig Street.HARRISON'S BREAD \u2014I8 MADE IN THE - CLEANEST BAKERY in the city.Te.Mount 386 Office 42 Victoria Ave.Westmoun HATS! HATS | BLACK DERBY & FEDORA HATS, in all the Latest Styles.\u2018 Our Special \u2019 BLACK FEDORAS in Newest Shapes at 2,00.AMERICAN HAT and CAP STORE, 27-29 St.Lawrence st.The Baily Witness, OF INTEREST TO WOMEN AT THE WOMEN'S CLUB.REPORT OF COMMITTEE\u2014LEC- TURE ON \u2018PARADISE LOST.A special meeting of the Women's Club was held yesterday aiternoon to hear the report of the committee appointed to Investigate the matter of homes for immigrant girls who are day workers in factories etc.Miss Barnard read the report of the commiltee, which pointed out that circumstances seem to suggest that the Women's Club, with other organizations interested in immi gration and the welfare of young women coming to the country, should take concerted action in sending a protest to thosé responeible, laying stress on the misrepresentetions made to girls in Eng land which induced them to come here.ln regard to the matter of homes, there was a lack of epace in the young Women\u2019s Christian Association and the Working Girls\u2019 Home, to meet {he demand.The committee met the ladies concerned in receiving the immigrant girls and finding them suitable boarding houses.They said there was extreme difficulty in finding situations for some as, in several cases, the trade they wers familiar with was not represented here.lo some mills the girls found the machinery different from what they were accustomed to, and not understanding it made less money by piecework than in England.The ladies were of opinion that a letter should be sent explaining the wage conditions, and the scarcity of suitable, moderate-priced lodgings, and denouncing misrepresentations made to these girls.Of twenty-two factory girls who have already come, nineteen have gone into domestic service, and only three found work te which they were accustomed at wages enabling them to ive.A leading immigration agent who was interviewed, said that many «pplications were received from manufactarers for skilled workers.He had given it to be understood in London that skilled labor only was required.When ke met the firet party, he said, he saw a mistake | bad been made in sending incompetent girls, one of whom was -nly sixteen years of age.He stated that there was plenty of work for skilled Lands, but he thought there should Le a home for the girls to go to on their arrrval in a strange city.The committee, while not opposed to immigration, strongly advis ed a protest being sent from the club to the British Women\u2019s [Immigration So- aety, to the High Commissioner, and if necesgary to the Dominion Government.Miss Barnard also read u letter from the Hon.Mrs.Joyce, president of the British Women\u2019s Immigration Scerety.Mrs.Joyce said that she ad written to Tord Strathcona, who had signified his willin: to give a small cortribution towards such a home as had been epoken of for immigrant girls, if such a plan was matured.Mrs.R.I.McLaren, one of the committee, gave figures showing the difference between the wage scale the factory girls believed they were to receive in Canada, and what they were actually receiving in Montreal.The report was adopted, and left in the hands cf the committee.Mr.B.W.N.Grigg, B.A, gave a lecture on \u2018Paradise Lost,\u201d with especial attention to the books depicting the scheme of the universe.The lecture, which was interspersed with selections from the poem, was very interesting.The chair was occupied by Mrs.F.H.Waycott.The annual meeting tor the e'ection of officers and other business will be held on April 25, when all members will be asked for their tickets of membership.ATTRACTIVENESS WITH AGE.It is trite to say that there ame mo longer any old maids.The old maid has gone\u2014gone with last \u2019s snows and with the art of fainting when a proposal of marriage was received, gone as much as the scoop bonnet of 1840, | TRAME RTE [SUR RICE CES MID EE a OT TEs i BE EA end more, for the old-fashioned poke shows signs of being revived.One sees her only in old-time pictures and hears of her in the reminiscences of the aged\u2014 timt is all.Modern life bas no use for her.She made hervel! necessary to 8 past gemeration by knitting socks amd sewing lace on the edges of nightcaps, but neither socks nor mghtcaps need her longer, and she no longer exists except in iso sections of the country.The unmarried woman of to-day.does not even call herself the bachelor raid, for that distinction has become obnoxious.She does not feel cat led upon, apparently, to excuse herse or her choice of life and career at all, and term bachelor raid was a transition word to carry her over a chasm which has now become filled up.She who excuses accuses, and the d woman no longer excuses.But there is atill one subject on which ske is 80 eensitive that you have to question occasionally whether she is as free and independent as she proiends, this subjectis the subject of her age.The fmee and indeperdent woman of to-day is just as averse to telling her age, after ehe has reached and paseed @ certain limit, as ever was her sister, who looked upon marriage as the ome aim and object in life; only now th limit for perfect frankness in regamd to the years numbered, ig a little later than it used to be.However, nobody except a woman's dearest foe now takes the trouble to think about her ame at all, and who can blame her for not unteecing information ?.The woman of thirty to-day\u2014thirty includes the territory from thirty to fifty\u2014is, according to general accept ance, the woman of greatest attraction m the world, not only the social world, but that of art and letters as well.Trace this truth to its source ahd it may be found to yield the information that achievment is for woman, as i hes been ever for man, a necessary qualifi cation for success.Some ome has exid that it is not enough to be good, one must be for somethmg\u2014and so it seems to be the dictum of our progressive -age that a woman -must be.something more than a woman; she must be a successful woman either in tire social or domestic field, the realm of art, in literature, professions.And to achteve means experience, and experience comes only with the years.To be a debutante to-day means nothing.The clever man is not long amused by the unlined mind, although he may be attracted by the unlined face.He turns to the woman of experience, of the charm that comes from the study of successive persomalities, of belng in contact with the socml conditions of the world \u2014Ex.DAILY TABLE HINT.Stuffed Potatoes.\u2014Wash and bake two or more large potatoes in ther \u2018Jackets.\u2019 Try them with a skewer.If soft, cut off the top of each, scoop out all the inside with a the potato you have scooped out, add\u2019 to each tab nful half a tablespoonful of chop tongwe, balf a teaspoon: ful of chopped parsley, n piece of \u2018butter\u2018 the size of a walnut, and a good dust.of pepper and mkt.If liked, ome well: beaten egg may be added also.Now! carefully refill the skins.Rebake till\" very hot.Serve.MR.GAULT\u2019S WILL A NUMBER OF BEQUESTS TU WELL-KNOWN INSTITUTIONS.\u2014_\u2014 The will of Mr.A.F.Gault, who died July 7, 1903, has been filed for probate in Toronto.The will disposes of an estate of $2,202653.$56,590 is left for charities in Montreal, divided as 1ol- lows: \u2014McGill College, $10,000; Synod of Montreal, $10,000; Protestant House of Industry, $10,000; Bishopric of Rupert's Land, $10,800; Sabrevois Mission, $1,000; | Protestant Hospital for $2,000; Monfreal General Hospital, $5,- 000: Sheltering Home, $1,000; Y.M.C.A\u2019, $1,000; Y.W.C.A., $1,000; Montreal IHo- cesan Theologicai College, $12,000; Mrs.Frost's Evangelistic Mission, $1,000.To Mrs.Louisa Sarah Gault he left the house and grounds, \u2018Rokeby,\u2019 and furniture valued at $85,000, and an annuity of $8,000.The sum of $0,500 is distributed among relatives and the remainder of the estate, valued at $1,164,050, is leit in trust for the benefit of the children.VESTRY MEETING HELD The adjourned vestry meeting of the | Churth of St.John the Evangelist was held last night, when very satisfactory reports were presented.No special appeal had been made to the congregation, yet the receipts showed the sum of $8,334.90.The family of the late Mrs.Ernest Howard had presented a handsome set of seven sanctuary lamps, in memory of that lady, while a memorial brass had been erected by the family of the late Mr.H.Sugden Evans, chief ablic enalyst of Canada.The chancel d been plastered sud tinted at the expense of a generous member of the congregation.W.H.A.Eckhardt was appointed rector\u2019s warden, and Mr.E.M.Roberts, people's warden.The delegates chosen to the Diocesan &ynod are: Messrs.A.S.Brooke-Ulaxten and J.J.M.Pangman.The select vestry consists of Messrs.A.Browning, J.J.M.Pa n, C.E.Reiffsenstein, A.S.Brooke-Clarton, E.W.Parker, H.M.Holland and Dr.J.Baker.The envelope committee is composed of Messrs.A.F.Maynard, G.C.Jackson, R.C.Scott and C.O.Reiffsenstein.ORPHA ALBA-OCCELLIER RECITAL On Tuesday evening, April 19; at Windsor Hall, a concert will be given by Mme.Orpha Alba (Mrs.Paul Cazeneuve), the dramatic soprano, aod Mr.Victor Occellter,the baritone, doth operatic artists of renown.The programme will inclode works bY Bizet, Mascagni, Shiera, Niven, Sir Arthur Sullivan, Thomas, Massenet and Faure.; COUNTY W.C.T.U.RALLY.The last rally of the season will be held with the Eastern Union on Friday, April 15, at 2.30 p.m., in the Fast End Methodist Church, corner of Lagauchetiere and Plessis streets.Mrs.\u2018Asa Gordon, Ottawa, Dominion superintendent of the Evangelistic Department of the W.C.T.U., will address the meeting the Insane, | A = THE MONTREAL DAILY WITNESS.FCIVIC LOAN PLACED.How Technical Points can be Overcome at Will.\\ .CITY COUNCIL AWARDS MONEY AND CLOTHING CONTRACTS.\u2018Yesterday's was the most important meeting the new council has yet held, f and the warmest battle the civic finan- \u2018ciers have fought was waged over the the { civic loan of $476,600 on forty-year bonds at four percent: Certain technicalities \u2018in connection with the tenders caused the discussion.| Among the tenders opened on Friday ilast were the following: Tenderer.Par Val.Rate.Proceeds.N.W.Harrts & Co.$476,000 100.625 $479,578.75 \u2018Savings Bank .476,600 100.2617 477,800.00 R.Wilson-Smith.160,000 101.625 151,593.75 Mount Royal Cemetery .25,000 101.25 2,312.50 St.Heari, Ste.Cunegonde and Westmount Bonds\u2014 \u20ac Savings Bank .$ 99,500 98.06 § 97,560.00 Doin.Securities.99,500 96.01 95,529.95 ,.After the tenders had been tabulated, Mr.Robb, the city treasurer, reported in favor of awarding the sum of $150,000 to Mr.R.Wilson-Smith, and the balance to the American firm of N.W.Harris & Co.The committee agreed to this, but decided that the interest must be made payable in Montreal, and not in New York.À representative of N.W.Harris & Co., who was present, requested a delay of a day or two to enable him to communicate with his head office.1t was decided to adjourn until yesterday with the understanding that if Mesers.Harris & Co.were willing to make the payments in Montreal the recommendation to give them the contract would be agreed to.There was, as Ald.Ekers pointed out yesterday, no objection to the delay, and mo suggestions that the proposed action would be irregular.The adjournment was made expressly for the purpose of receiving the Harris Company's reply, and had it been considered irregular, he said it should \u2018have been thrown out at once and others a .Yesterday afternoon, when the Finance Committee met, the representative of Messrs.Harris & Co.stated that they were willing to comply with the committee's terms, and the reason they had stated payment would be made in New York was that they thought it would be the same to Montreal if the transactions were carried out through the New York branch of the Bank of Montreal, and it would be more convenient to them.But some members of the committee had changed their minds.They had discovered that it would be irregular to give the contract for the proposed sum to this firm.Ald.Payette was strongly pf this opinion.Their tender did not ronform technically to the advertisement, which called tor payment in the city treasurer's office in Montreal.: AJd.Carter thought the same, They must bold strictly to the letter of the epecifications or a loophole would be opened for crooked work in the future.\"Ald.L.A.Lapointe agreed, and a motion by Ald.Payette was carried, Ald.Ekere dissenting, to the effect that the tenders of \u2018the following firms and for the sums named be accepted: City and District Savings Bank, $301,600, at the rate of 1002517; R.Wilson-Smith, for $150,000, at- 101.625, and the Mount Royal Cemetery Company, for $25,000, at 101.25.\u2018 Ald.L.A.lapointe then informed the committee that Mr.L.A.Lesperance, manager of the City and District Bank, who was present, was willing to increase the bank\u2019s tender on the bonds of St, Henri, Ste.Cunegonde and West- mount for $99,500 from 98.06 to par value.¢ The discussion ended in sending a report to council in favor of accepting this amended tender, and the motion, pre sented by Ald.Payette, once before council, the loan question was gone over again fram all points of view.Ald.Ekers argued that the city was losing 3962 by refusing the tender of the New York firm, and as for alewing the City and District Bank to increase its offer on the loan after the tenders were opened, he considered it to be an irregular transaction, notwithstanding the city\u2019s gain by the new combination of $1,900.Ald.Ekers pointed out that when the loan tenders were opened last Friday he alone objected to the city\u2019s paying interest in New York.It was then agreed by the committee that if Messrs.Harris & Go.were willing to have the interest paid here they would get $326 000 of the 16an and Mr.R.Wilson-Smith the balance.An opportunity had been given to the firm's representative here to communicate with the head office; and a reply had been received that the city\u2019s conditions regarding interest were acceptable.The same reply would no doubt have been given immediately had the head of the firm been present, and they would bave got the loan.\u201cBut for some reason all bad been changed, and by so doing the city was losing $960.\u201cAl.Ekers considered the accéptance of the amended offer of the City and District Bank quite as irregular as that of Messrs.Harris & Co, if not, indeed, more so, ) Ald.Carter again remarked be had no objection to the New York hrm, but as bankers they ought to know that conformity with conditions was es sential in all tenders.The fiem had not done so, and therefore the city could not accept the tender.Regarding the new offer for the Ste.Cunegonde bonds, he remarked the Finance Com- mittée had not accepted it, but only recommended it to council.Ald.Ekers, seconded by AM.Sadler, moved that Messrs.Harris & Co., re place the City & District Bank in the report, and that the new offer for the Ste.Cunegonde bonds be rejected.Ald.Clearihue spoke of the old prae- tice of having interest on loans paid in New York, where the city gained instead of lost by the market exchanged.Sadler, after reviewing the facts, remarked there was an understinding, es bad been explained, at.the meeting on Friday, to give the loan to Mr.K.Wilson-Sraith and Mr.N.W.Harris & served.\u2019 | Sem Co, The latter being an American fir (imagined that the interest would be paid ts m, supervision of the | partent, Pe THE JOHN MURPHY EEC EEER Is the first consideration ! good must fulfil its purpose ! in view! 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CESSE .SEE: .> CEE EEE GE THE JOHN MURPHY Terms Cash.as it had been on many other loans.He, therefore, thought the couditions of the city had been complied with.In the opinion of Ald.Bastien, if the Finance Committee was willing to lot the American firm change its tender regarding the payment of interest it was just as legal to allow the vity and Ins trict Bank to change its offer for bonds.At this point Aid.Kkers said he had a letter to read to council.It was an offer from Mr.R.Wilson-Smith tu take $350,000 of the bonds instead of ready tendered on.As this was actu ally \"the highest offer.made, Ald.Ekers maintained the council had just as much right to accept it as it had to accept other amended tenders.Ald.Dogenais, seconded by Ald.Ekers, moved that the whole report be sent back to the Finance Commultee in order to have the two loans wepar- ne.Carter did not think this would do any good.He said the auly question with him was that the tender of Harr & Co.was irregular and not in accord ance with the city\u2019s advertisement.Ald.Vallieres spoke briefly in \u2018x planation of the stand taken oy the Finance Committee.; The voting then began.The sub- amendment by Ald.genais to relier the report back was lost by 23 to il.Ald.Ekers's amendment to substitute the American firm for the Savings Bank was lost by the same vote.Finally the main motion sustamne the committee's recommendation, was carried as under: \u2014 ; Ayes\u2014Aldermen Vallieres, Lariviere, St.Denis, Levy, Robillard, W mson, Chausse, L.A.Lapointe, Ricard.Lar.ter, Sauvageau, N.Lapointe, avelte, Lemay, Couture, Hebert, Deserres, iJas- tien, Marchand, Leclaire, Proulx, ru quin.and Duquette\u201423.; | Nayes\u2014Aldermen Robertson, Uleari- hme, Dagenais, Turner, Sadler.\u201ckers, Gallery, Bumbray, Walsh, Nelson and tearns\u201411.; 5 The report of the Police Committee in connection with the purchase >É uniforms and boots was adopted.With Te- gard to the latter Ald.Chausse moved that the contract be divided hetwcen Messrs.Fogarty Bros.and M.Mareoux, though the\u2019 price of the latter was 14 cents a pair bigher.Ald.Chausse de clared the boots of Mr.Marconx were hand-made, and worth more than the others.Put the motion was lost on a vote of 12 to 19.The Union Nationale wrote opposing any extension of the aldermanie tern, or that of the mayoralty.0 , The Montreal Industrial Exhibition wrote asking a grant of $10,00C, and a suitable site.| A letter was read from the Builders Exchange, asking that the organization be recognized by the city in matters of arbitration.The Montreal Grocers\u2019 Association wrote asking the abolition of peddhng in city streets.The Petrie Manufacturing Company, of Guelph, wrote asking for a bonus if they would settle in Montreal.A petition was presented by Ald.Ue- bert, asking the government to build the new post-office at the cormer of Ut.James street and St.Lambert Hili.Ald.Couture acked for informmtion regarding the engagement of fircmen.He wished to know whether the phvsi- cal standard was kept up.The report aathorizing the payment of insurance money to the family of tie late Fireman Enright was held over.It was decided to vote $1,000 to the Vaccine Institute on condition that the city gets all the vaccine required, free, and the manufacture shall be under the aty's Hygiene de A $150,000 at the same -price.be had al, EE STE ina ik Chinese ! IES FULL LENGTH HEPTONETTE CIRCULARS, T LAPS Sr, in Fawns, Greys and Drabe, from $13 to $17.mn \u2019 S, Military Style, .© he ADIES\u2019 THREE-QUARTER HEPTONETTE COATS, 3 5 > L in all the fashionable shades, from $8.50 to $18.50.7 LADIKS' FULL LENGTH CRAVENETTE CIRCULARS.from 85 ik to $18.pi UMBRELLAS! A full stoek of all the Latest and Finest Novelties in LADIES mR d GENTLEMEN'S UMBRELLAS! mounted ! Special values at 75¢, $1, $1.25, $1.50, 32 Strong.durable and beautifully A COMPANY, LIMITED.- 2341-2343 St.Catherine Street.i TELEPHONE UP 2740.Cor.Metcalfe.A i = mp BIBLE SOCIETY CENTENARY FUND The treasurer begs to acknowledge (9 receipt of the following contributions tw this fund: Previously ackpowledged .$6,8% 64 Melbourne Congregational Church .80 Augusta Metbodist Church .\u2026 10.Mountain Street Meth.Church .Ta Chalmers Presbyterian Chureh , £4.70 Bedford Methodisy Church .au W.A.Doig, Montreal .Hol St.Eustache Presbyterian Church.12.01 American Presbyterian Church 1973.14.St.Gabrieh Presbyteriap Chureh .ob.25 St.Gabriel Presby.Supday-school.0 Le Waterioo Branch Bible Society (ad- ditjonal} .1m Calvin Presby.Church (additional) 4- Miss Isabella Stewart, Iroquois 1° St.Paul's Presbyterian Church (in part) .AVS Westminster Presby.Church .Total .4.2 $TST About three thousand dollars is st.nv.ed to bring up the fund to the amoun: .»- sired from the Montreal Auxiliary.Par tributions should be forwarded as early \u2026 possible to the treasurer, Mr.James 1.7 - Bible House, Montreal.It is hoped ii: every church will respond to the ap that has been sent to it so that all may have a part in this world wide thasko!: ing for the Bible.\u2014_\u2014\u2014 THE ST.LAMBERT CHORAL SOCIETY.This society gave a highly success\u2019ui concert on Friday evening last, bring or its third season to a conclusion.ine chorus work was marked wWilh à precis.both in time and attack that was di:time.v creditable.The two choruses, An$ \u2018+ glory of the Lord\u2019 and \u2018Hellelujah.te.ug specially well rendered, while the si: girg of Dudley Buck's \u2018Hymn to Mus war well nigh perfect.Mr, Patton, eitanr5 suffering from a bad cold, sang =ur + - fully, while Mr.May secured an » to his first pumber.Miss \u201c charmed her friends by her 3 \u2018The Swallows,\u201d and the Missez G N and Miss Ogden recetved a recall a\u2019tir = ing 'Hummel\u2019's Arioso.\u2019 Mr.Huber Baker, concert flautist, gave a pant rendering o! two solos by Ters\"hir 1 BabiNiard' (by request), anl Fara Italian.\u2019 The instrumental sola w no little of their success to the effcien 5 Mrs.Burland as accompanist.and &t Lao bert is fortupete in having tbe servie\u201d such a lady available.Mr.Chr: ni Miss Finch, at the organ and piano ~r age bas all been recoverzd, and the pier will be rebuilt._As far as can be seen above the Victoria bridge th is one clear, open space of water.On the south shore, near La- prairie, the water rose two feet last night.The water has gone down considerably at St.Lambert, and in the eastern portion of the town the water was considerably lower than it was at the time of the great flood of 1886.In the upper portion of the south shore, and especially west of Laprairie, the water was higher than it was ever known before, and the residents are finding it necessary to go from one place to another in boats, There is no foundation for the rumor that the waterworks had stopped pumping, for the authorities -had wisely taken the precaution of erecting the waterworks above the food level.At Longueuil the residents near the water front have suffered considerably by the flood.Not only are there a large number of houses entirely surrounded by several feet of water, but the residents who are compelled to leave their houses have to do so in boats.Longue Pointe is also under water, and the cars of the street railway are only able to proceed as far as Viauville.The water, which in some places is six feet high, runs back about half a mile from the river, and extends from Morgan's farm, on Notre Dame street.to upwards of a quarter of a mile east.About thirty houses on St.Francois Xavier street, Longue Pointe, are flooded, and the residents have to go to and from their work in boats.\u2018I'he greater number of the residents on this street are thrifty French-Canadians, and owing to the sodden rise of water on Sunday ight they bave suffered considerable loss.The water went down about half a foot this mornirg, and the unfortunate sufferers are hopeful that it will recede as quickly as it rose.i Trains running over the Grand Trunk were delayed yesterday by the floods in the vicinity of St.Johns, but the railway officials succeeded in getting the New York trains into Montreal with a loss of only two hours.The Delaware & Hudson night train from New York.on its arrival at Russe\u2019s Point, changea its route to Lacolle, themce to Howick and Coteau, proceeding to Montreal, The Central Vermont trams ware changed at Swanton Junction to the Rouse\u2019s Point line and on arrival at that point came to Montreal over the same line as the Delaware & Hudson.OTTAWA RIVER ICE.| Hudson, April 12-\u2014Ne change in water; ice moving very slowly._ LAKE ST.LOUIS ICE EXPECTED TO MOVE SOON.Beauharnois, April 12.-There are a few more openings in the Lake St.Louis ice, and it is expected it will move out soon.The water is very high; it has risen six inches since yesterday worn- ing.WATER RISING.| Berthierville, April 12.\u2014The river 1s now free from ice; water still rising.FLOOD AT THREE RIVERS.Three Rivers, Aptil 12.\u2014The river is clear of ire as far up as Port St.François.Water still rising slowly; lower part of town now in .FIRM AT PONT ROUGE.Pont Rouge, April 12.\u2014The ice still holds; water high.BLOCK NEAR SOREL.Sorel \u2014 Water rose seven inches since yesterday; ice moved down all muht, but blocked again this morning amongst the islands.THE RIDEAU RIVER.HIGH WATER AT SMITHS FALLS DOES MUCH DAMAGE.Smith's Falls, Ont., April 12.\u2014The Rideau River has been in flood here since Sunday and considerable damage has been done by it in Smmth\u2019s Falls.About seventy-five feet of the dam above the tcwn was carried away by the ice on Sunday, and the waters of the Rideau Lake came pouring unchecked into the carrow river that runs through the town.Two large flumes of the grist mills were swept away and part of the foundation wall of Steele's planing rill was torn out.The foundation wall of another building on Water street went last night, and the occupants moved out, fearing the building would fall into the river before morning.The water has not risen since three o\u2019clock yesterday afternoon and it is hoped the worst is over.It will take a week to repair the break.Merirckville, Ont, April 12.\u2014Owing to | RANCES ; CAS STOVES If you are moving, like so many tamitsof between now and May 1st, it is worth your while to consider the advisability of making us an early call.A KER STEEL vs RANGE i i _R.& W.KERR, = is a necessity In every good housekeeper\u2019's home.Its economy in fuel, an all-import- amt feature, it's ability to meet all the ro- quirements of a good range, both cooking and heating, together with its general finish and appearance constitute it the premier range of the day.Only need see it to be convinced.You have hit on the right one.Oar stock KITCHEN FURNISHING of fine Enamelware of all descriptions.is large, and our prices are those that moet with favor- SPECIALYY \u2014 We undertake the complete eguip- ment of Kitchens of any dimensions, Stoves and Hard- 2226-2230 8T.CATHERINE STREET, Ns the -washout of a dam \u2018above Smith\u2019 Falls the water and ice is doing Smith damage in this neighborhood.Al ÿ one building has heen totally demolished and the stone walls of a five-story building so undermined as to cause a collapse.The damage to government works so far iy slight, but there is great danger that the north shore pier, under the steel bridge will be carried away.If this goes, there is no saying what results may be, the bulkheads are withstanding the terrible strain, and have reached the Limit of strength, and the water is still ing.WESTERN FRESHETS WATER RISING IN THE RED AND ASSINIBOINE RIVERS.Winnipeg, Man., April 2.\u2014An Oxbow despatch says: On account of the thaw Prevailing the last two days, the Moose and Souris rivers are raging torrents, carrying away bridges and fiooding tats low the hills.\u2018Lhe ice began to rise yesterday, causing more destruction.At Winnipeg vast volumes of water are coming irom the upper reaches and the Assiniboine and Red rivers are now beginning to swell those streams here very rapidly, and in a couple of days they will probably be bank full.\u2018On Sunday night there was a rise of five feet r more, and in some places along the Assiniboine within the city Limite the water 1s among the trees on the doping banks.Another rise occurred to-day.The ice remains intact, and will not likely break until honeycombed by warmer weather than now prevails, The period when the ice usually begins to run here is between April 15 and 22.The Canadian Northern officials report that the water in south-western Manitoba, along the Hartney line, is running freely in the mam waterways, and is lower than it was a few days ago, and at the present time there is no danger of wash- | outs.At Portage la Prairie the water jn the Asermboine continues to rise, and as a matter of precantion the ice around the bridge may have to be dynamited.ere are no reports of serious freshets from the Dauphin district, but trouble from water there usually occurs later, when the heavy spring rains fall in Duck and Riding Mountain regions.SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.\u2014_\u2014 Miss Amy McLimont returns to-day from a visit to Ottawa.Miss Kingsmill, of Toronto, is visiting Mrs.Piers, Weredale Park.; Mrs.J.1.Tarte, St.Louis square, is recovering after her recent illness, Alderman Clearibue and Miss Cleari- hue have returned from a trip to At- lamtic City.Mr.Joseph Laporte, ton of His Wor] skip the Mayor of Montreal, is ill with typhoid fever at Atlantic City.Mr.and Mrs.William Dobell, of Que bee, have returned from a visit to Eng and.: \u2019 Ald.N.Lapointe and Madame Lapointe left last night for Atlantic City where they will spend a week or two., Bishop Carmichael is visiting friends at Clinton, Ont, the first parish of which His Lordship had charge after his ordination.Mrs.Fred.C.Miller has returned from New York, where she spent the Easter holidays with her sister, Mrs.Mackenzie Rutherford.The marriage of Miss Aldyth Balfour to Mr.John Holden, of Brandon, is announced to take place at the Church of St.James the Apostle on April 27.Mr.J.E.Wright and Miss Reta Wright, St.Luke street, have returned from spending a week in Toronto and Hamilton.Mr.John Ferguson, Mayor and Seigneur of Little Metis, who has Leen spending the past few weeks in Quebec, has returned to Metis.The marriage of Miss Theodore Kirkpatrick to Mr.Gerald Strathy, son of Mr.H.H.Strathy, K.C., of Barrie, is anroanced in Toronto to take place m June.Mr.apd Mrs.Roever have arrived in town from Mexico.Mrs.Roever (formerly Miss Annie Sumner) will be \u2018at home\u2019 to her friends, at ber parents\u2019 residence, 865 Dorchester street, on Thurs day afternoon, April 14.Mr.John A.Reid, clerk of the execu tive council, Regina, Alberta, passéd through this morning on his way from New Orleans, to Ottawa, and thence to his home in the west.Mr.Reid, who \u2018| resided some years ago in Montreal, has spent a few weeks in the South on a much-needed holiday.The marri of Mises Anna Hardy, daughter of Mr.Edmond Hardy, to Mr.Leopold Barette was solemnized yesterday morning in the Sacred Heart Chapel of St.James Church, the Rev.Abbé Larire officiating.Music was rendered doting the servace.The bride wore a pearl grey costume with hat to match.After the ceremony breakfast was sery- ed at the home of the bride\u2019s father, St Hubert street, the bride znd groom leaving shortly after on a wedding trip.The visiting delegates to the meefing of the National Council of Women m Ottawa were given a luncheon by the Local Council.The table was decorated with daffodils.Those present included: Lady Taylor, Mrs.Sanford, Hamilton; Mrs.Gibeon, Hamilton; Mrs.Wil loughby Cummings, Toronto; Miss Derick, Montreal; Mrs.Hoodless, Hamilton; Mrs.Larmonth, Mrs.Tilton, Lady Rit chie, Mrs.Ahearn; Lady Tilley, Mra.Douglas, Mrs.P.Whelan, Mrs, C.S.Scott, Mrs.Mcleod Stewart, Mrs.Mills, Mrs.Thorburn.- ~ An exceptionally interesting expected engagement, is that of Winston Churchill and Lady Marjorie Gordon, | \u2018the only daughter of the Karl and Countess of Aberdeen, according to a London despatch to the New York World\u2019 It has not been announced yet, and is pot likely to be for some time, but their at- tachtrent is undoubted.Lady Marjorie 1s extremely gentle, amrable in disposition, rather serious, but very fascinat | A Sir pec AP a A ESS re pes | 1g, and deeply interested in all the philanthropic and pelitical enterprises to which her mother devotes herself.The marriage of Miss May Alina Mar r guerite Bourchier, daughter of Mr.G.L.Bourchier, C.E., formerly of the Pub- Me Works Departmeni, Ottawa, and granddaughter of the Jate General Sir George Bourchier, K.C.B., Royal Horse Artillery, to Mr.Frederick Lamonte Peat, formerly of Tripoli, Jamaica, now of Peterborough, took place at St.John\u2019s Church, Peterborough, last week.brides was attired in cream voile and wis attended by her sister, Miss Win- nifred Bourchier, and Miss Marguerite ; Hammer.Mr.A.P: Jameson acted as best man.Mr.and Mrs.Peat will reside in Peterborough.At the residence of tlæ bride\u2019s par- .ents, 5 Lincoln avenue, the marriage of œ ter of Mr.Felix Gatehouse, to Mr.Henry Hazen, of North Hero, Vt., took place on Wednesday afternoon, April 6.The Rev.Principal Shaw, of the Wesleyan Theological College, officiated, in the presence of the immediate family, the wedding being private owing to recent bereavement in the family of the tride.Miss Allie Gatehouse, the bride\u2019s cousin, was bridesmaid, and Mies Beulah Elliott and Miss Ruth Harkness, nieces of the bride, were flower maids.Mr.Geo.A.Gatehouse acted as best man.After refreshments were served, Mr.and Mrs.Hazen left for North Hero, Vt.The marriage of Mise Hannah G.Barlow, only daughter of Mr.W.J.Barlow, to Mr.Charles Smythe, took place at Calvary Congregational Church, Guy street at half-past eight o'clock this morning.The church was brightened with Faster and Calle Hlies and =pirea, and palms were placed about.The Rev.E.H.Tippett performed the ceremony, and mtsic was furnished by the choir, Miss Wright presiding at the organ.The bride, who was given away by her father, wore her travelling coriume of dark blue cloth with\u2019 white trimming, white silk blouse, and black picture hat, and she carried a bouquet of white roses.The bridesmaid, Miss Lilian KE.Scott, also wore a blue costume, and her bouquet was of pink roses.Mr.Edward Baker was best man.Mr.and Mrs.Smythe have left on a trip to T«ronto and Detroit.BALL AND MUSICALE -\u2014 COMMITTEES FOR THE ENTERTAINMENTS TO BE GIVEN FOR THE DAY NURSERY.The ladies\u2019 committee of the Montreal Day Nursery, are going to open the new King\u2019s Hall with an and tea on Thursday, April 21, and a ball on the evening of Friday, April 22, instead of giving tireir usual May entertainment in the Academy of Music.Different committees have been formed, and are busy making arrangements for both the ball and the musical.The ladies on the ball committee are Mra.Yrank Bond, Mrs: R.Stanley Bagg, Mrs.Frank Caverhill, Mrs.F.L.Hutchinson, Mrs.Colin McCuaig and Mrs.E.J.Major.; These ladies have secured the assistance of a number of gentlemen.Dr.H.B.Yaies is chairman of the floor committee, assisted by Messrs.A.A.Al lan, A.W.Hooper, C.R.Christie, J.B.Paterson,, F.C.Budden, Peers David- som, C.D.Gaudet, W.¥.Angus, Tra vers Allan, and Arnold Wainwright.The gentlemen on the supper committee are Col.George Starke (chairman), Dr.Chas.Martin, Dr.Wm.Turner, B.M.Humble, H.G.Eadie, H.A.Gordon, D.E.Cameron and H.H.Learmont.Mr.Huntley Drummond is chairman of the music committee, and his helpers are Major Stephens, W.L.Bond, W.J.Morrice, E.F.Sise, jr, A.H, Sims and Percival Campbell.The tickets can be had from the ladies and gentlemen of the ball committees.Every effort is being made to insure an enjoyable ball.The King's Hall is beautifully finished and ntted up, with ball room, banquet hall and sitting cut TOOmS.RACE WAR IN TEXAS.Houston, Tex, April 11.\u2014News from Walter County, sixty miles north of here, indicates that race feeling is very high, owing to the murder near Hempsted of Tucker Pinckemey, brother of Congress man Pinckeney, of the Houston district.George Coes was with Pinckeney when he was killed Goss says they were hmting cattle and rode to a negro church for a drink of water when they were fired on by the negroes, who were concealed behind the doors! Seven re volver shots entered Pinckemev's body and dexth was instantaneous.(Goss said he had had {rouble with negroes and thinks they mistook Pinckeney for him.Over a hundred armed whites are m the field after the negroes.Congressman Pmckeney wired that he would leave Washington and would arrive home on Wednesday.Pinckeney was ome of the leading planters and stockmen in this section.CHARGE IS FORGERY.Peterborough, April 12.\u2014Yesterday afternoon Chief Rozel, acting upon ad- vices from the authoritres.of \u2018 York county, Nebraska, arrested George Val- way, alias Frank Sheldon, ete, on a charge of having forged a cheque for $621, and passed the same at the state bank of Bradshaw, York county, Ne braska.Valway has been residing here about three months, and was recently married to an estimable young lady of this town.Upon being taken to the police station, Valway waived extradition proceedings, and he is now held pending further advices from Nebraska.ce NEW STATION FOR BRANTFORD.Brantford, April 12.\u2014-The Grand Trunk Railway authorities intend making their new station bere the finest on the system, according to latest announcement.Thirty thousand dollars will be appropriated for the purpose and none of the old building will be used in the new one.The work will be commenced | en May 1, Re Misa Annie Margaret Gatehouse, daugh- |} afternoon musical | PHILLIPS Colonial House, SQUARE, i WALL PAPER | Decoration Dept.{ The Latest Novelties in English, French, German and American Wall Paper Have just been added to our stock, and the selection now newest styles of Decoration.a | Wall Hanging in Paper, Tapestry comprises the very ¢ \\ Silk and Other Fabrics.PAINTING in all its branches ; Relief Work, Frescoing, Tinting and Coloring, Orders Carefully and Promptly Executed.ESTIMATES GIVEN.SPECIAL ATTENTION CIVEN TO MAL ORDERS.Henry Mo MONTREAL, rgan& Co.OBITUARY.Peterborough, Ont, April 12.\u2014The Rev.Joseph Kilgour, a superannuated miwmister, very well known throughout the Bay of and for some years a resident Upon returning from a trip to the Seuil a few days ago be was taken sertorsly iH, but his end was unexpected.Poughkeepsie, N.Y., April 12.\u2014Mr.Jas.\u2018W.Hink¥ey, former chairman of the Democratic state committee, died sudddniy at his home in this city last night of apoplexy.Mr.Hinkley was at one time the editor and owner of the New York \u2018Graphic.\u201d and at the time of his death was the editor end owner of the Poughkeepsie \u2018News Press.\u2019 He was president of the United States Casualty Company.Concord, Mass., April 11.\u2014Samwel Hoar, the distiaguished lawyer and nephew of United States Senator Hoar, died to-day of paratysts.He was fifty-nine years of age, and for nearly twenty years had been general counsel for the Boston and Albany Railways.Catskill, N.Y., April 12.\u2014Mrs.Joseph B.Hall, proprietor of the Catskill \u2018Recorder,\u2019 one of the oldest newspapers in the United States, died to-day of apoplexy at ber home here.Mrs.Hall was in ber seventy-sec- ond year, and for much of her long life, had been prominent in philanthropy and in church work in the diocese of Albany.She was the mother of Ruth and Violette Hall, the novelists.reefs SHIPPING NEWS THE GULF ICE.Sydomey Light, N.S., April 12.\u2014The direction and velocity of winds recorded at this station during the month of March have been exceedingly favorable for the movement of ice from the Guif.The clearing vinds, W.N.W., N.and S.W., gave a total vetocity of 8,378 miles, and the retarding winds, N.E., E., S.E., and S, 46% miles.Ice passed outside continuously throughout the month, closing in on the coast on five occasions.The ice is pot so heavy as that of last season, but this may be explaimed by the fact that there has teen a constant movement seaward since early in February.April up to thie date has also been favorable.No important gales have occurred since January.THE COAL FLEET.The following steamships will comprise the fleet of the Dominion Coal Company for this season's St.Lawrence and domestic coal trade: Bonavista, Britannic, Ca- ccuna, Cape Breton, Catalone, Coban, Dominion, Fridtjof Nansen, Hermod, Louis- bourg, Mystic, Otta, Peter Jebsen, Sif, Tan- crede, Tordenskjold, Turret Bay.The ore fleet of the Domimion Iron and Steel Company chartered up to the present are: Priestfield, Trold and Scottish Hero.ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.The treasurar of the Ladies\u2019 Benevolent aeknowledges with thanks $10 from St.Andrew\u2019s Sunday school.» The ladies: of the Day Nursery Committee gratefully dcknowledge donations and subscripticns through March: \u2014Alexander Ramsay, FEsq., and John Baile, Esq., a barrel of \u2018Ogilvie oats,\u201d won at curling | mateh; Miss Jessie Galt, two knitted shirts; | _ MONTREAL STREET RAILWAY COMPA TENDERS Addressed to tbe undersigned, will be re- celmed up to 12 o'clock nogn of FRIDAY, the 22rd instant, for the purchase of 176 SHARES OF 60 PRECENT PAID-UP STOCK OF THIS COMPANY tof issue 14th @cteber, 1903) Said shares, representing the aggregate of the fractions of shares allotted under the sald issue, are being disposed of for account of the owners thereof, under Reso- lutien of the Board of Directors of this date and will rank for dividends from the 1st April, 1804.Tenderers have tbe option of bidding for ali or any portion of these shares.The full amount of the purchase ries | must be paid at time of transfer.By order of the Board, PATRICK DUBRE, Secretary.Moatreal 13th April.1904, oy en Mrs.E.Holton, three letter fies; a Good Friend, 12 yaris of rubber sheeting; Mr.Wm.Maitland, bananas; Mrs.Charles Drinkwater, one gallon molasses; theee Ibe.currants and one bottle of Mellin's Food; Miss Smith, bag of apples; Messrs.Hermann H.Woift & Co., one dosen pairs of stockings; BE.B.Eddy Cotnpany, 5 pkgs (lover Leal toHet paper; Messrs.Lyman, Knox & Co., one doren bottles of Scott's Emulsion; Dorcas Society of St.George's Church, six flannelette shirts and six pairs of drawers; Mrs.May, box of toys and picture books; Morris and Marion Ogilvie, worn toys; Mrs.W.B.Mathewson, six brooms and a box of castile scap; Mrs.George A.Childs, bocks; Mrs.J.B.Learmont, two dozen oranges; Mrs! Wm.Wainwright, boxes of candy.Mrs.E.N.Heney, pictures framed; Mr.Henry Gatebouse, fish every week; Mr.John Hope, $10; Mrs.PR.Mackay, mew Van Horne, Mrs.E.H.King, $5 each; Mr, Louts Sutherland, $3; Mr.H.P.Birk-, Mrs.James H.Peck, Mrs J.M.Pang- men, U.S.S.,, Mrs.J.P.Cleghorn, Mrs.George Fisk, Mrs.Halsey, Mrs.M.C.Ste- tham, Mrs.J.T.Molson, Mrs.Norton, $2 Mrs.A.Baumgarten, Mrs.Hunter R.Drammond, Mrs.D.J.M.During, Mrs.Clarence DeSola, Mrs.Chgrles Gard, Mrs.Edgar Judge, Mrs.J.B.Mciea Mrs J.Patterson, Mrs.George E.Roberton, the Misses Wand, Mra.Charlies Byrd, Mm u R.Black, Mrs.R.A.Becket, Mrs.B.W., Gnaedinger, Mrs.A.L.Barrington, Mrs.James M.Jack, Mrs F.F.Parkins, Mrs.\u2018G.Pangman, Mrs.C.M.Robertsaon, Mre.Charles F.Smith, Mrs.S.T.Carrie, Mrz.S.M.Baylis, Mrs.Corse, Mrs.Thomas Cramp, Mrs.J.Cassils, Mrs.Dougall, Mr.A.Joyce, Mrs.A.E.Lomer, Mss ¥c- Limont, Miss Budden, Mr.J.V.Calcott, Mrs.W.A.Molson, Mrs.D.MeBuchran, Mies Ogilvie, Mrs.P.S.Ross, Mrs.C.B.Srarft, Mrs.Wurtele, from \u2018four Friends, 50c each; Mrs.Drury, Ae, \u2014 DROWNED AT MELITA.Melita, April 12 \u2014William Seabrooks, recently from Sherbrooke, Que., was drowned to-day in the Souris river, while attempting to cross the stream on Marse- Nae SrA EI a RI GE i RE RES each; Mrs.HL.M.AMan, Mrs.H.Brodie, a 2 LEE Tea pe + \u201c.= ques et A © ~ Eh sn ATC TN MER | Î 1 i THE MONTREAL DAILY WITNESS, Tuesoay, April 12, 1904 Weekly Calendar = = Tuorespay.ApriL 12, CHARLES INGLIS, Special Addresses =\u2014=T0 MEN==\u2014= MONDAY, THURSDAY, TUESDAY, FRIPAY, April 11, 13, 14, 15, Ss p.m.ASSOCIATION HALL Special Music.PERSONAL INVITATION TO MEN.Young Men's Christian Association, DOMINION SQUARE.Art Association, PHILLIPS SQUARE.GALLERIES CLOSED Pending removal of the Royal Canadian Academy Pictures.THURSDAY.APRIL 14.MISS HOLLINSHEAD'S CONCERT, WINDSOR HALL, TRURSDAY, APRIL 14th, Under the Patronage of Their Excellencies, Lord and Lady Miato, \u201c Lord and Lady Strathoona, the Mayor and Mayoress.Seats om Sale at Shaw's Music Store.PRICES.50c.$1.00.Fripay.ApriL 15.A SALE OF WORK ax» CONCERT In Ald of L'Etise du Redempteur, will be held in the basement of the Church, 133 Chatham street, On FRIDAY, April 15th, 1004, beginning at 2 p.m.Beautiful display of Handmade Clothing and Woodwork; Handkerchiefs, Books, Pic tures, Photographs, Flowers, Toys and tastefully made articles in Paperwork : also Maple Sugar, Bonbons, Ice Cream, Tea and Cake, etc., etc.The sale will be formally opened at 2.30 o'clock p.m., and the Rev.J.J.WILLIS.the newly appointed rector of Mai-onneuve, will gtve an address.; Tes and refreshbments frofn 4 tà 8 p.m.In the evening at 8.30 tb® beautiful Cantata \u2018Genevieve,\u2019 will be presented by thc pupils and former pupils of the Sabrevois College.Admission .on CALEDONIAN \u20ac SOCIETY AT HOME KARN HALL, FRIDAY EVENING, Ap\u2019l 15, 1904.Tickets $1.00, admitsing Lady and Gentleman, W.C.McALLISTER, Hon, Secretary.\u201c 13 cents.Future MEETINGS.ST.GEORCE'S SOCIETY.POPULAR ENGLISH BALLAD CONCERT Windsor Hall, FRIDAY, April 22nd.BOLOIBTS: Miss Katherine Ricker; Boston, Contra) Miss Clementine Varney.Sopra Mesers.Courtice Brown and & 8 Pemman.Tenors Mr.Sydaey Dugan.; Misses Kugonie Lewis Ellen Ballon.Me, Septimus Prager Master Rudolf Larsen.Mr.H.A Baker .Violin.Flute.Mr.F.M.Blair -Accompasist, ALL BEATS RESERVED.Prices 85e and 50 c.Plam open &t Shaw 8 Music Stors on Thuraday, léthinsi THE MONTREAL CITY AND DISTRICT SAVINGS BANK.The Annual General Meeting of the Share- bolders of this Bank wtil be held at its Head Office, 176 St.James street, on Tuesday, 3rd May next, at 12 o'clock noon, for the reception of the Annual Reports and Statements, and the Election of Direc- By order of the Board, A.P.LESPERANCE, M Montreal, March $lst, 1904.anager.CHICAGO MYSTERY CLEARED.Chieago, April 12.\u2014With the arrest of Eddie Fay, the post-office inspector, Mr.James E.Stuart thinks the mystery as to the identity of the man who some months ago robbed the Chicago post- office of $74,000 in stamps has been fully cleared up.Mr.Stuart said to-day that he was sure Fay planned the whale eflair and profited most by it.Fay is new in jail at Superior, Wis., and is to be tried for robbing the post-office there.Of the others implicated in the robbery Bud\u2019 Houlihan is in the penitentiary at Raleigh, N.C.; \u2018Tom\u2019 Burke and \u2018Aus tralian\u2019 Mac are at large and \u2018Joe\u2019 Hop kins is dead, having been killed by \u2018Dan\u2019 .x in a fight over a woman.SUBSCRIPTION RATES.Dafly Witness, $3.00; Weekly Witnesd, $1.00, with reduction to clubs.Northern Messenger, thirty cents: 10 copies to ome address and over, twenty cents per copy.Post pald in each case to Canada, Newfoundland, Great Britain, United States and îts colonies, Transvaal, Barbadoes, Bermuda, British Honduras, Ceylon, Gambia, Sarawak, Babama Isiands, Zansibar, Hongkong, Cyprus, New Zealaad.For postal undon countries, excepting those mentioned abova, add for postage, $3.50 for Daily Witness, $1.00 for Weekly Witness, 0c for Northern Messenger.World Wide, one dollar, ineluling postage, for Canada, Newfoundland, Great Britain, Unfted States and foreign countries.The last edition of the Dally Witness Is delivered jn the city every evening of publication at $4 per annum.\u2014_\u2014 AR business cémmunieations should be addressed \u2018John Dougall & Son, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office, Montreal.\u2019 All letters to the Editor, should be addressed \u2018Editor of the \u2018Witness,\u2019 Montréal.\u2019 \u2014_\u2014\u2014 LQ.7 r.Q.23 Skis APRIL ar = T S{M|Ti{W|T .°.e .e ee 31 41 5 10113 13 25 .À .eo.À La) ~N oo RNG cow | : Sbavu |?he Daily Witness, TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1904.RUSSIA AND JAPAN.The only mews to-day 1 the closing of Niu chwang to commerce, a number of shipe having failed to get answers to their signals for pilots.We may therefore take a look over the field.The newspaper \u2018experts\u2019 are proclaiming the Ruseran plan of operations up and down the world with the noiæ and eration of a pedler.It is an entirely probable one with nothing but thes pub- licity- to discredit it, and there are, as will be seen, reasons why, if the Rus siens are going to retire, they should make their intention plain at once.The Russian programme is to swallow the Japanese army whole and then at leisure retake Corsa m its rear.What was daily pointed out at the beginnmg of the war is now practically admitied | by the Russians, that they have but little chance against the Japanese at the extreme points oecupied by them.The Russiams are probably many times stronger now \u2018in Southern Manchuria than they were when the war began.Yet they are daily drawing in their horns.They naturally, and rightly, want to get their enemies as far from their ships as possible.After leaving their ehips at the Yah the Japanese have at present à enmil ocean of mud to cross and the Russiane would rather that the Japanese had that behind them than themselves.The Russians have ceased to look upon the Japanese as diminutive barbarïans and are now de pending ebsolutely on ther unquestionably heavier weight m numbers.General Kouropetkin insists that the whate numerical resources of the empire shall be at his disposal for the swellowing process, which will simply consist in having an army which can open its jaws and close them rourd the ememy\u2019s army.By the end of May, according to ome authority, Russia hopes to have 460,000 men \u2018at the seat of war, which vague expresson probably includes tfre second time of defence on the Sungari, with Harbin as its centre.They are doing ell they can, however, to perfect the railwey conmeetion between Harbin and Port Arthur, ec as to enable them to timow the largest possible number of men forward to the first kare of defence, whoss centre is presently understooëd to be at Feng hwang cheng, about forty miles from.the lime of the Yalu.The difficulty is not the getting them for ward, but the feeding them when there, and the getting them back again when that pert of the plan is to be carried out.In addition to this allez ed 480,000, two more army corpse are now drafting to go forward in June.The Russian plana, however, we are told, are not going really to develop until August or September, when enormous operations are predicted.These operations are apparently contingent upon the Baltic fleet getting to the east, and, in combination with one or both of the fleets now there, overpowering the fleet \u2018of Japan.This operation is spoken of with the confidence of men who regard it as already accomphshed.With the eommand of the sea Russia will transport a considerable army of Cossacks and Cancasian mountaineers to (Corea to assail the Japagese in their rear and recover to Russia the peninsula, her coveting of which was the cause of the war.These operations are apparently, but for ome thing, looked upon by the Russians as just as much certaintics as though they had .already taken place.The element of uncertainty for them is not Japan but China, which has a considerable army in leash at the greet wall | under General Ma.This army is under the constant instruétion of Japanese officers, and will in a few months become a very effective force.The Russians fear that should they carry out their scheme of retirement the Chinese would assume that victory belonged to the Japanese and would lège no time in throwing their own force into Man churia, which is a Chinese province, and which they explain the present army is to occupy when the two foreign armies now in it have done fighting.The Russians see\u2019 little change nceded to make this army into a second Japanese army, well offfeered by Japanese.Moreover, if the millions of China should begin to be let loose, Russia\u2019s much boasted superiority in numbers would count for nothing.This is an element in the problem which -obviously zives the Russians constant distress, and tney do not cease to invoke the world in general, which is all interested that the war should not spread beyond the present duel, to imterpose to keep the Uhinese in hand.Immense possibilities seem to, Lie undeveloped in the inscrutable counsels which are behind General Ma, \u2014eetf FRENCH.McGill University has, in a very practical way, set about dealing with a serious defect in the education of the Eng.lish-speaking population of this province, namely, the lack of French.Canada, most blest of countries, has one curse the curse of Babel.There is no greater foe to nationality than division of language and the consequent lack of intimate intercourse, of mutual acquaintance and comprehension, and of common ideas.Time may or may not eliminate this evil, but as each people is passionately attached to its own speech, any\u201d steps taken with a view to the obliteration of either language would be most: mischievous.Meantime the evil may be turned to advantage.All educated persons in continental Europe are con-: versant with more than one language, a circumstance which gives them an adi: vantage in culture as compared with the Anglo-Saxon, whose vuigar tongue, in the absence of this refining influence, has a tendency to grow more and more wl gar, and he with it.There is, indeed,\u201d no more educative exercise than the acquirement of a second language and one speech to another.The use of a\u201d sécond tongue and a second literature is as enlarging as foreign travel.He is the true Canadian who can speak both | languages.In this province, indeed, such an acquisition is essential to the tenure of any public position from a street car conductor to a judge or pre: mier.Our French-speaking citizens acquire both tongues, and have the widest choice for the filling of public offices, while, among the English, choice is limit ed to a few, not necessarily the best or the ablest.The fault is not with the educational system, but with the lack of desire on the part of our people.We therefore hail on the part of our principal seat of learning so practical a method for the popularizing of this study as à summer school.A summer school, it is true, is something of a picnic.Its forenoons are devoted to study, its afternoons to sight seeing.It may therefore be looked upon as beneath the dignity of a university.But McGill seems willing to face this little taunt if it can make a beginning towards making Montreal a continental centre for edueation in French, as it really ought to be.Should the English of Canada begin to realize that Montreal was looked to abroad as a centre of French study they might gain a little more respect than they now have for that study.Those engaged in this movement have looked the question over in an altogether serious way, and have come to the con- chusion that the plan.they have chosen is the most practical and effective way of reaching their end.They have to face also the common notion that French in twenty lessons savors of quackery.Such a criticism it often deserves.It is determined, however, that the twenty days in this case shall leave a distinet and Lifelong result.While it laste it is to be a contimued and exhilarating bath in French speech and thought.For the time being the students will breathe an inepiring French atmoephere, aud if they léave without ae- quiring a genuine love for the language and for the study of it, it will be either because they are naturally unadapted for such study or because they were tog ill- prepared before attempting it.We are convinced that success is foreordeined for this summer school of French if it is ohly made widely known over the contis nent, and we can imagine it growing from year to year to more and more until the city becomes known as a centre for the acquirement of the French language.The plan is to have classes every fore- the habitua] transference of ideas froni | fifth of next July, excursions in the afternoon and lectures in French in the evening.The excursions and the bosrding houses will be conducted in French exclusively, and the students are to be on their honor to use no other language.Those who have learned French from books or from English teachers will here have the advantage of correct and impressive models of French pronunciation and elocution, and just as a month\u2019s sojourn in rural Yorkshire or the east \u2018end of London would leave a man in possession of a new dialect for life, so \u2018this twenty days of genuine French, listening, speaking and thinking, will make French a familiar thing to all who have not so lost their mental plasticity as not to be able to learn.For those who have to teach French\u2014and most of the students will presumably be teachers giving up part of their vacation to this task\u2014 it is of the greatest imaginable importance that they should learn to speak the language as it is spoken.English French is very grotesque.re MUNICIPAL EXPOSURES.Mr.Lincoln Steffens, who has been pounding away at municipal corruption in the United States in a series of un- \u2018merciful articles in \u2018McClure\u2019s Magazine,\u2019 | has now printed those articles in a book, in the preface to which he says that the ordinary theory with which the people of the United States salve their consciences, that this corruption is the result of -having conferred the suffrage on hardes of foreigners uneducated and untrained to self-government is an illusion and 8 hypocrisy.Among the cities which Mr.Steffens has, in these papers, turned inside out, are St.Louis, a German city; Minneapolis, a Scandinavian city, with a leadership of New England- ers; Pittsburg, Scotch Presbyterian; Philadelphia, \u2018the purest American com- .munity of all, and the most hopeless,\u2019 \u2018apd Chicago and New York, both mon- grel-bred, but the one a triumph of re form apd the other the best example of | geod government that I had seen\u2019 Another illusion is that which explains all this vice on the ground that Americans are too busy.As a matter of fact, it js the biggest of business men who are busi- 1 est with municipal polities.\u2018I found the \u2018business man says Mr.Steffens, | buying boodlers in St.Louis, defending { \u2018 graîters in Minneapolis, originating corruption in Pittsburg, sharing with , \u2018hossés in Philadelphia, deploring reform \u2018in Chicago, and beating good govern- } \u2018ment with corruption funds in New \u2018York.\u2019 In answer to the cry for \u2018the business man in office,\u201d Mr.Steffens .says the business man is there, and politics remains corrupt.If there was a sofficient business demand on the part of the people for good government the business man would deliver the goods.| \u201cThe spirit of graft and of lawlessness ig,\u2019 he says, \u2018the American spirit.\u201d Mr.Steffens says his aim is to make the American ashamed of himself.As a rule he has stated less than the truth, but when St.\u2018Louis, after being made aware of the fects, refused to punish, he made the facts just as insulting as the truth would permit.After St.Louis the articles deal with \u2018Doc\u2019 Ames, of Minneapolis, and dirty police graft; with Chris.Ma- -gee, to whom Piitsbarg is going to put up 2 monument, and the splendid operations of the Pittsburg ring, ¢nd with Mr.Quay, of the great \u2018American\u2019 city of Philadelphia, which seems to be quite proud of its machine, though by it its citizens are as much disfranchised as the southern negroes.À ward orator in \u2018the ward of lndependence Hall\u2019 denounced those who would sneer at the ward in which the signers of the declaration of Independence voted, and, for that matter, vote still.Of Chicago and New York, where there has been something of reform, the worst fact is that municipal reform is liable to be spasmodis., DROVE INTO THE RIVER.Ottawa, April 12\u2014Wilkam Bergner, à milkman, and bis were drowned in the Rideau, wear Hardman\u2019s Bridge yesterday afternoon.Aceompanied by a hired boy, Jim Leonard, he was driving in a single horse express waggon along the graded road which is covered with water to a depth of as much as four feet, in places, and accidentally getting off the track was precipi iuto the diteh, when a frenzied struggle for life began.The people in the house of Mr.W.P.Hurdman, close by, observed the buggy go down and Mr.Hurdman, together with Mr.J.C.Crowley, an employee, rushed to the scene and did all for the unfortunate party.The boy, who wes sinking, was rescued by Mr.W.P.Hurdman, who arrived on the scene just in time to save the \u2018lad\u2019s life.The horse and man, hcw- ever, sank out of sight before it was possible to do anything towards their rescue.DOUBLE-TRACKING ON THE G.T.R.London, Ont, April 12\u2014About three hundred men began work erday on the double-tracking of the Grand Trunk Railway between Paris and London.One gang is at work just east of Egerton LES 8 ot EE Sac + (3 0 Seid in AY a er D dE aie tar és rares mi street, another at Pleasant siding, and à 40\u201d noon from the fifth to the twenty- | third at Ingersoll.Fee JUDGE AND GENERAL.EXTRAORDINARY OUTCOME OF THE TELLURIDE STRIKE.Ouray, Col., April 12.\u2014District Judge Stevens to-day declared Adjutant-Gen- eral Bell and Captain Bulkley Wells to be in contempt of court for not complying with the writ of habeas corpus which required the officers to bring before tbe court Charles.H.Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, whom they are holding in confinement at Tel- luride.; General Bell, through the assistant district attorney, Mr.David Howe, of Tel luride, excused his failure to produce Mr.Moyer on the ground that he deemed it unsafe to bring Moyer to Ouray or to reduce the military force in San Miguel County by so doing, and that the governor had ordered him to disregard the writ.Judge Stevens said: \u2018A very grave question is presented as to whether it is the striking miners or the Governor of Colorado and the National Guard that are engaged in insurrection and rebellion against the laws of the state.If there is to be a reign of military des potism in this state .and civil authority is to have no jurisdiction, the latter might as well go out of business.\u2019 Judge Stevens refused to permit the filing of the return to the writ, ordered that Charles I.Moyer be discharged from custody, sewed an order of attachment against General Bell and Captain Wells, assessed a fine of $500 eath and expressed regret that the Governor was not before the court, as he held lim equally guilty with General Bell and Captain Wells.Telluride, Col, April 11,\u2014When General Sherman M.Bell was informed today that Judge Stevens had ordered himself and Captain Wells confined in Ouray county jail for contempt he said: \u2018If Sheriff Corbett takes us to Ouray it will have to be over the dead bodies of all the soldiers under my command in this county.He has not men enongh to do that.The situation demands that we stay in Telluride.Mr.Moyer will never be produced in court until Governor Peabody orders me to produce hiny, unless he escapes and gets over the range on snowshoes.\u2019 , Denver, Col, April 11.\u2014-When Governor Peabody wan informed of the action of Judge Stevens, of Ouray, ordering the arrest of Adjutant-General Bell and Captain Wells for contempt of court in not complying with the writ of habeas corpus, in the Moyer case, he said: We will not recognize the writ of attachment, and the military authorities will not appear in court.Neither will we give up Moyer.We will claim that the courts have no right to enjoin or arrest the officers or members of the military while they are on duty\u2019 SUNDAY TRADING PETITION FROM THE LORD'S DAY ALLIANCE AND MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION, The City.Council received a petition yesterday asking for the enforcement of the by-law with respect to Sunday trading.It came from the Lord\u2019s Day A! liance and the Protestant Ministerial Association.Among the names on the petition appeared those of the Rev.J.Edgar Hill, president of the Lord\u2019s Day Alliance; the Rev.Hugh Pedley, president of the Ministerial Association; the Right Rev.J.Carmichael, coadjutor-bichop of Montreal; the Rev.E.M.Hill, D.D., principal of the Congregational College, and the Rev.W.I.Shaw, D.D., pnn- cipal of the Wesleyan College.The petition declared: ; \u2018That by the reporte of the Police ent grave offences againet good morals and religion by Sunday trading have been; greatly on the increase in our city during the last few years, till now your petitioners are informed that more than one thousand stores, doing business in various branches of trade, are open every Lord's day, in violation of the law of this province, and eivic by-law No.36.: \u2018That in June, 1902, the City Council passed an amendment to by-law No.36 by which the enforcement of said by-law had been seriously interfered with; that His Honor Recorder Poirier has declared said amendment to bylaw No.36 ultra vires and inoperative, because it discriminates in favor of certain classes of traders; that said by-law No.36 has been, in consequence.rendered practically nugatory by the presence of said amendment among the by-laws of the city.\u2019 Reference was then made to the fact that the petitioners had already presented to council letters from Archbishop Bruchesi, Archbishop Bond, from both Protestant and Catholic clergy, and from 7,000 citizens, all desiring that by-law 36 should be maintained in its integrity and enforced.\u2018Your petitioners,\u201d concluded the petition, \u2018have every reason to believe that the great body of the and citizens of Montreal of every cfeed and condition in life are de sirous of seeing this great evil of Sunday trading dealt with in a manner credrtable to our city, and comformable to law.\u2019 , À FRENCH VIEW.Referring to the movement of the Lords Day Alliance for legislation to enforce a better observance of the Sabbath, the \u2018Patrie\u2019 says: \u2018Sunday is a day devoted to God.All Christian nations admit that obligation, in principle at least.However, it must be admitted that Sunday is not alwavs respected as it should be.We heartily approve the object soarht by the Alliance.The work of the Alliance is excellent.Let us keep the Sabbath.Let us not fall into religious indifference, which leads to the contempt of divine laws and to social disorders of all kinds.Countries in which the Sabbath is not kept cre thore where anti-religious and revolutionary ideas have gradually taken hold of the masses.\u2019 However, in another paragraph.the same organ considers tha: the Alliance goes too far on \u201certain points.For in- slance, as Tegards Sunday ex-trsions, it \\thinks that it would be cruel to deprive RTO RED NL AA workingmen, who have no other Jesus time, of the chance to go and breat:.the fresh air with cheir children, jor few hours, after attending to .heir :.ligious duties in the morning, hot it .- proves a strict control, of such exe gions, especially as regards prevenir, the sale of liquor.\u2014_\u2014 GIBSON CONFESSES.Philadelphia, Pa.April 1°-The mve tery surrounding the murder of Jann Thomas, the aged might watchman the Houston Club of the Univers: Pennsylvania, on Sunday evemne.cleared up yesterday by the arrest confession of Lawrence Gibson.John Oakley, who was for a nu.» years employed as a utility man : \u2018|.ton Hall.Gibson 18 a West I: p- gro.Gibson was arrested at lus Lo _, in the day and denied all know .the crime until late in the ai \u2014 - when he broke down and coni the murder.Gibdon says he went to Houston to call on Thomas.The watchma.+, son says, evidently mistook him thief and attacked im, In tue \u2014- gle he unintentionally killed the nl! - The police do not believe tre - The superintendent of police 15 (r opinion that revenge for being Ji.from Houston Hall was the moun.the murder.Gibson, whose comps is so light that he easily passed a.à white man, misrepresented himse:?student at the university and nua joung white woman three week.© When the deception was discovers was discharged from Houston Hall.H he expected to get revenge and !:< san for attacking the watchman.\u2018tr lice dechne to say.The authorities say that Ghee wanted in Jamaica for some offence.\u2014\u2014 LABOR NOTES.The abolition of the open shop 171 recognition of the nwon were \u2018lu .principal points which were and finally decided upon, ut the \u2026.meeting of the local branch o! Brotherhood of Painters, Decoraur- < Paper Hangers, which met at oo o'clock last evening and continue: gassion until alter nudmight, whe | \u2026 pire Hall.The president explained that \u201cis jects of the meeting were to discuss \u2018 action of the Master Painters\u2019 Ass tion, who had declared their inien:.to refuse to recognize the union, and establish open shops.There was 5 question of wages or other points oi agreement which had bel present.and which, like that of last year, Lu.been accepted, and had proved satis: y in all respects.Pe agreement reads as follows Article 1.\u2014Nine hours shall cons iv: a day's work during eight months of ds us - year; that is, from the bret day J to the thirty-first day of U wie, inclusivelv.Kigkhet hours shail constitute a \u201ca > work during the remaining four = of the year: that is, from the fr of November to the twenty-eight.of February, inclyaively.Article 11.\u2014The salary paid shall -.\" be less than twenty-two cents an.balf per hour.Article 111.\u2014All overtime after gular day\u2019s work shall be paid um.a half till midnight ; afer mado.double time.Sunday work shais «> be paid double time.Membr: not be permittzd to work un es Vv.Article IV.\u2014AIl travelling board and fare, shall be paid « outeide the city.Thrs does © thie suburbs.Article V.\u2014No member ol therbood shall sub-contract or wv \": any builder or comiractor and cu.7 circumstances shall u memilrr bing work after his regular Lo - dabor as an employee.Article VI.\u2014Members of the inv reserve the right to wwe on jobs where labor trouble vx.=- Article VII.\u2014It shall be uur that the business agent of law.1 349, Brotheruvod of l\u2019aimur-.D tors and Paperhangers of Ame.- have the privilege to visit the | ing working hours.i Article VIII.\u2014 This agrvoment -\u2026 binding upon both parties un: Vo 1905.Three months\u2019 noticv pres» the expiration of the presen © 00 shall be given by either jar: change to this agreement After considerable discuss = ve resolved that a commitice «7 1 0 be appoimted to interview the er, © and have them.if posable.=: 17 agreement, and thus avoil \u2018he antness of a strike or lochow The committee.when finish labors, will prepam a rojo who have signed.and those which will be submitted a = meeting to be held on Moin 18.After which, a detailed roe the position will be forwarie: : general executive board for sideration.i s A meeting of bookbinders will \u201cvr ° next Wednesday.in the Emp:- at 8 o\u2019clock sharp.As there special business.it is importa every member should be preset\u201d peer MR.HUXTABLE AT VALLEY The Rev.G.G.Huxtable gav erful and tellMmg address \u2018n \\.on Saturday evering, on \u201cTer The Rev.W.Ifenderson Tresi« moved a vote of thanks, = © a short address the Rev.J by Mr.George D.Atkinson.M table preached in the Tro church on Sunday morning 1n Methodist church in the even: his visit will be gratefully rem16 \u2014_ ee \u2014 CROWN PRINCE OF GERM MY New York, April 12.\u2014The Ber respondent of the \u2018Graphic.sible for the latest rumor regari- - betrothal of the Crown Prince 1k William.=avs a London He says that the Crown Prince sibly return from Copenhagen, v' is now visiting, formally affian Princess Thyra.third daughter x \u2014 | Crown Prince of Denmark, 7 The | Ladies\u2019 æfterno there Riepert Secreta! conside ing in otberw} ed as 1 vice-pre Tetary, hue.Cairns, Mitchel A noth T 5 last nig Ottaw: the Car night eierted were Io vas NO were: P Tor-G-n.hon.rr.hon + erkar! Thomas NPP In FP Tassé, art, + secretar committ- E.Tasse T Car Brand, mnittee\u2014- Cameror Hannam work r Eeason W The fo A.aggre Walk Bair Gard LeGa Torg Wals Clary Rube The com.The the Mon were as Giroux.Plondeau Club C Phaneef.Duborj, That * Honiey : Irobatle.cnach, m ment: °° about th the right the good so many advancir.probable to send + ly after could xt agaln, ar mys- John n at y oË was ard alias er of fous 1 me- early re of 100n, d to Hal] Gib- or a trug- man, Lory .the issed > for 2xion as a as a rried ago.d he How rea- e po- Ce shall nses, lude ; for r no jobs of ther- wot non CGTA- shall 11 be il 1, Ws to tract any was ould yyers the leu s- their cor- pon- the caer teh.pos e he 1 ta tho ToxsdAY, Aran 12, 1904, y boathouse room, and an inabitity to form club crews independent of the university makes this impossible.Now the organization of a four-oar makes it impossible to select a representative second boat.When LADY CURLERS, Mrs.T.Y.Roy Elected 3 the entrance difficulties it President of the St.be Sar Snore te vr vA nx ither New London Ith § Lawrence Club.as courses.\u2019 or Ithaca are possible THE WHBEL, \u2014 Riders are scarce at present for paced bicycle races, so many riders having retired.THE BILLIARD TOURNAMENT OPENED AT THE M.A.A.A.YESTERDAY.\u2018Jack\u2019 Prince, in Atlanta, with a track nearly finished, is in distress.Prince will Too annual meeting of the St.Lawrence l'UIld other tracks at DBirmingbam and shes\u2019 Curling Club was held yesterday NashvHle, and these, with Atlanta and :-n008.Mrs.Chipchase presided, and nore Was à large attendance.Mrs.F.wert efficiently carried out the duties of ~ rary The reports of the year were sidered highly satisfactory, the club be- in splendid condition financially and \u201cerwise.The election of officers resuit- as follows: President, Mrs.T.Y.Roy; e-president, Mrs.W.Kearns; hon.sec- \u2018ary, Miss Studer: treasurer, Miss Cleari- ze Committee\u2014Mrs.Tector, Mrs.W.s.Mis.Brophy, Mrs.Bott and Miss ell.Savaanah, will form a southern cireuit with weekly racing.Prince Deeds twelve men, but can secure only nine.Of the nine be is doubtful, as Boston, with two tracks In operation, will call some of the men.À division of the fleld wiH give no variety to either cireuit Prince expects to open on April 14 in Atlanta.ATHLETICS.James E.Sullivan, chief of the department of physical culture at the World's Fair, announces that the Greater New York Irish Athletic Association, would bring over a team of Irish athletes to compete in the Olympic games.The team is made up ot the following well known athletes: Denis Horgan,champion shot putter; Peter O'Con- nor.Irish broad jump record holder: the Leahy brothers, jumpers: Denis Murray, who defeated Arthur Duffy: J.J.Daly, the cross country champion, and J.J.Holloway, a notable pole vaulter, AMATEUR DRIVING CLUB New York, April 11.\u2014The initiation of an amateur driving circuit by the principal amateur driving ciubs of the country in \u2018the coming season was decided upon to-day at a meeting of the League of American Driving Clubs.Cleveland, Memphis, New York, Boston, Pittsburg, Columbus and Chicago were represented.lt was decided that applications for permission to hold meetings must be made by the clubs of the cities In the circuit before June 15.It is intended that the receipts from admissions to these meetings shall be solely devoted to the expense incidental upon the establishment of the amateur circalt, including BILLIARDS Another tournament at straight rail bil- ris was commenced at the M.A.A.A.: nigbt.Sixty-four members have en- - od AR the winners and all the losers so to play off iu this tourney so that in +.\"re cases the strong will be pitted against - weak.The first drawing ie as foi- =.A.A WWsh, 105, vas.WW Walker, G.A.Forbes, 90, vs.T.S.Potter,100; J Meagher, 135, vs.Allan Cameron, 165; J Brice, 9, vs.H C.Semple, 106; P.| Welsh, 1%, vs.F C Birks, 120; W.\u201c \u201ceat 100, vs.E.S.Burnett, 95: F.W \">hn=on, 200, vs.W A.Ramsay, 105; N Finley.vi.J H Alexander, 105, Cobban, 185, vs.P.Molson, 105; R.\u201cValker, 103, vs.C.C.Eaton, 9%: W.105, vs.À.Hamilton, 105: C.P.var .vs.L.C.Fraser, 106; E.H.\u2018vwn, 90, va.F.W.Laidley, 82; W F.imiels, 80, vs, J W.Paterson.75: R.H.iw holomew, ST.vs.Fred.Birks, 5: W.Ramsay, ST, vs.James Hurdman, 75: L Wilson, 87, vs.H.G.Dawson.75: 4 Boyd, #7, vs.F.W Gllday, 75: J.Spier, 20.vs.E.V.Power, 67.E.S.farting, T5, vs.B.Strachan, 85; A.McK.«@ 67, vs.M J Murphy, 7%: E.H.suitable trophies for the winners.\u201cdon, 75, vs.F H.Gardner, 75: Jas.- fart.67, ws.T Little, 85; A.S.Christie, #7 vs, F.C Hirsch, 75: C.F.G.John- ion.52, vs.W R.Thompson.60: G.de L.FAST, 52, vs.S.M.Paytis, 52; W.E.Vous mo 40, vs.J R.Stearns, 52.C.A.L.Thar, 32, vs.WG Robertson, 52; F P.ST CA, 79, vs.F B.Carman, 37.F.P.Jf M0, vs.R.C.Anderson, 60: E.A.' The first basaball game of the season Tnvar, 20, vs.J P.Craig, 97: A Taves, | = \u2018 a 7 i | the New York Polo grounds was played Nove.James Michaud, 135.The first there yeeterday betwes) the New York Na- zav2 was plaved last night.J.H Alexan- tionais, and Jersey City, champions of the ler CSI, scoring 105) defeating F, MN.Kin- Eastern League.The score was: New \u2018ay (7°), who scored 35.York, 7: Jersey City, 1.LACROSSE Misa Aocil 19.\u2014The annual meeting of the \"ca.Lacrosse Club was held last! night Nea4- all last year's officers vero | elated N -inh chances as Toronto took were notreisie .&s a financial statoment BASEBALL, The Baltimore Eastern League baseball team yesterday defeated Cornell University by the score of 7 to 1.The St.Louis National League team yesterday defeated the St.Louis Americans in the seventh and deciding game for the local championship by a score of 11 to 5.Toronto has two pitchers named Currie; | one ls a Canadian from Schrieber, Ont vas no! presented.The officers elected vare: Patrons.His Excellency the Gover- GOLF.ror-G-neral the Hon.Charles Fitzpatrick.\u2014 \"20 president.tte Hon.N.A.Beloourt: Mr.C.B.Murray, the professional of °n.vice-presidents, the Hon.James Suth- the Westmount Gol! Club has arrived in \u201cland, the Hon.Clifford Sifton, the Hon.| the city from Toronto, Thomas Birket.M P.C.B.Powell, .TP P., D.Murphy, MPP, R.J in, F.X.St.Jacques: president, W.M Tassé; frst vice-president, Robert Stew- \u2018t.second vice-president, P.H.Wall: seretary-treasurer, W.Foran.Executive \u2018mmittee\u2014B.Slattery, James Davidson.Tassé, Dr.Chabot A.G.Pittaway, J Dev- CRICKET.Mr.G.Hamilton Harman has been elect - ed secretary ot the Montreal Cricket Club vice Mr.C.B.Marsland, who has been ~arruthers, W.Cunningham, Dr.transferred to the Molsons Bank, Knowl- -~1 T Clancy.Membership com- : ton, as accountant.© ~\u2014Mesars.Turner, McCuaig, Hill.G.Teron, J Whitty, W.Parry and F.THE CANADIAN NORTHERN \u201com.The club will put the team at \u201cro -ight at the commencement of the Mr.William Mackenzie, of Messrs.Mann and Mackenzie, railway contractors and owners, passed through the city yesterday rapidly.Mr.Mackenzie wag recently in London, England, floating a loan in connection with the extension of WITH THE BO WLERS \u2018~!lnwing is the result of the M.A A.\u2018zate up to Saturday night: Aker | 11,836 the Canadian Northern.It is the boast | Ce ee ee 118% of Messrs.Mackenzie and Mann that the ses ee oo.11,800 Canadian Northern bas been so wisely 11,563 directed that it has been able to live off 14,545 the country through which it passed, a section by section.That is to say, not a rent rain 11.316 yard of steel rail was laid until the whole district had been thoroughly examined.If the need was urgent, if the settlement offered promise, then the road proceeded; if not, it stopped dead.Thus, the road, as it went on, lived off T+ rupetition cootlnues for three weeks.Te Mud Champetre last night defeated Mostaznard, by 174 pins.The scores 79 2 \u2018ollows: Montagnard\u2014Clement, 362: Tivo tw, Brouillet, 411: Giroux, 433: the country.It did sufficient business \u201cmu.SI, Turgeon, 412; total, 2,569.to pay expenses.It had to be financed, [vampetre-Cangdien\u2014Gagnon, 48: to be sure, both locally and from abroad.\u201cml.513.Robitaille, 432: Page, 457; The Canadian Bank of Commerce, of pre 15, Lafond, 432: total, 2,742.which Senator Cox is president, came to its aid from time to time, so it has al- ROWING ways been said, and this gave rise to the \u2014 romor that the Canadian Northern would \u2018i Yala will not enter the American be abeorbed by the new Grand Trunk Pacific, when Senator Cox allied himæelf with that new undertaking.But, as Mr.Mackenzie points out, it was never the thought to undertake a transcontinental line at one bound.The road is being built in sections.It does business in each section through which it passes.It encourages settlement.It is the means of tempting fresh industries.But it always means, bit by brt, to be a great transcontinental line, and it never had a thought of bemg ught up or being absorbed by the Grand Trunk or any other em.ed when the Canadian Northern will appear at the coast, both Messrs.Mackenzie and Mann resolutely refuse to fix a date.At the same time, they insist that the line is getting there, and will never stop until it reac the Pacific ocean.y rowing races this year now seems 7 ate John A.Kennedy.Yale's crew wn.made the following authorized state Ut My first impreesion when asked Dai the Healey proposition is that it is © 7 zht Idea, since undoubtediy it is for * 2504 of college boating.But there are any rasons why Yale is hindered in \u2018roncing this work that it does not seem \u201cTibia she could enter the Henley for \u201cme vers First, it would be impossible \"71 & university crew anywhere direct- r he Harvard race, because no crew Hi stand two such contests.Then, -+ 1.any proposition to row after college = ls impracticable.The men cannot \u201copt together after that.And finally, \u201ciwrulty would object to the crew's add- Amther absence to those already re- Tes I believe that the Henley has a ~ beyond doubt.but it seems to me to \u201cpra with graduate than undergrtduate = Tt is a forerunner of tbe organi- n° many club crews of college gra- \"= living in various cities ig the coun- For instance, New York, Boston and \u2018£u:x could all send crews made up of \u2018~m graduates.The indications point Tay However.1 shall only be too when Yale can send a second crew, THE WEEK\u2019S MORTALITY.There were registered at the City Hall laat week 102 deaths, 89 of which were of Catholics, 12 Protestants and one Jew, There were 16 deaths from consumption ! rosea thers from lung an Tr rou- = is eo A Lh te Toe were pied eighteen deaths Advertisements.from infantile diseases.Saves Three Things.NOTES AND NOTICES.Now for tbe Marbles.\u2014Every new package of \u2018Swiss Food' contains a color- ad bag with 28 Arabian marbles for the boys.Nothing as good as \u2018Swiss Food WHARF RATES Many Proposals to Deal With a Vexatious Question.MR.BAYFIELD WILL WITHDRAW HIS RESIGNATION ON CER- .TAIN CONDITIONS.Tf I had my way I would make one sweeping change regarding the dues pay- | able at this port by the steamship companies using our docks.J would tirst of all lease the piers, as terminals, to the different lines, putting them up at anc- tion annually, and then let the tenants, ds it were, transact their own busi.nes.\u2019 This was the statement made by Mr.Doran at the meeting of the Harbor Commissioners yesterday afternoon, which convened for the purpose of dis- cuseing proposed changes and amendments to the harbor by-laws.Mr.Bickerdike\u2014\u2018That is certainly a splendid idea, and I will heartily support it if you can successfully carry it out, Mr.Doran.\u2019 Mr.Lemay also expressed his approval of the scheme.Mr.Doran said that he had brought forward the suggestion, believing that if taken up in the right spirit it will solve a rather difficult problem.\u2018You all ad- it, gentlemen, that my idea is a good one, then why not adopt it?\u2018As it is now,\u201d remarked Senator Mac- kay, \u2018vessels can take ten or twelve days to discharge their cargoes before they are liable for extra wharfage fees.\u2019 \u2018Well, Mr.Chairman,\u201d said Mr.Doran, \u201cif we try to ake a by-law so exacting that it becomes unbearable, we will certainly lose the bone for the shadow.Let us rather enact a broad principle by demanding that three days after the vessel bas discharged her cargo the latter must be removed from the wharf or a double wharfage fee charged, and if not removed at the expiration of the following three days then the goods will be removed by the commissioners at the expense of the company.\u2019 The chairman\u2014\u2018Supposing a vessel unloads her cargo and then leaves port, and another vessel takes up the same berth immediately and, on unloading its cargo, covers up the goods deposited on the wharf by \u201cthe previous vessel, what then will you do?.Mr.Reford\u2014\u2018That is not usual, Mr.Chairman.Last season was an exception owing to the strike Mr.Lemay said that only one rule should apply and no favors be shown.Mr.Reford\u2014\u2018If you cannot give space for the storage of freight you will certainly injure trade.Mr.Bickerdike suggested that goods landed on the wharf from vessels have four days free, and then be allowed ten days more upon payment of a small charge, and at the expiration of the entire fourteen days, if the goods are not removed, the commissioners will tifén be empowered to step in and clear she wharf, Mr.Doran said that he would go further by enacting that all imported goods must be removed from the wharf within three working days from date of the complete discharge of vessel, with a penalty of double charges, and if not removed at the expiration of the following three days the goods would then be removed by the harbor authorities.There certainly must be a difference made between the exporter and importer, as the former must be given a reasonable time to colleet his trade.\u2019 \\ Mr.Bickerdike claimed that the scheme proposed by Mr.Doran was simply making fish of one and flesh of another.The port, Mr.Bickerdike remarked, is free to all trade, and it was dangerous to try to introduce such a policy at this date.Mr.Doran\u2014\u2018I do not wish my sugges tion in this respect to be misunderstood.My idea is to deal with the laggards whe leave their goods lying about the wharves during the entire summer season, and I claim that it is our duty to legislate in favor of genuine importers.\u2019 Mr.Bickerdike\u2014 Well, if 1 have a say in the matter we are going to legislate in favor of all parties doing business in this port.Let the rule apply in all quarters, and let it be our object to keep the wharves open to trade at all times.\u2019 Senator Mackay\u2014\u2018If you bother the importers unnecessarily they may not hesitate to land their goods at New York and then bring them to Montreal by rail.It must not be imagined that thie Board is trying to hamper any particular line of business or in any way legislating in favor of any one individual or company.\u2019 Mr.Doran claimed that the porte of the world that are the most successful are, according to all traditions, the most severe.\u2018Make the penalty,\u2019 he mid, \u2018on wharfage so severe after a certain date from time of discharge of cargo that those interested will find it to their advantage to remove their goods at once.\u2019 Mr.Reford\u2014\u2018This is a serious matter, and I would like to have the shipping people consult the Board and express their views.I would like to know what rental Mr.Doran ynay bave in view to levy on the steamship lines or owners of goods placed on the wharf\u2019 Mr.Doran\u2014 \u2018The shipping people will never pay rental for the use of sheds, if I have my way, less than that sufficient only to cover the interest and sinking fund of the money borrowed for their congtruction, and I believe there never was a resolution fixing the rental for the sheds.\u2019 The chairman\u2014\u2018If I remember correctly.at a certain meeting some time a, this Board dis: d a rate, and finally six cents a square foot was agreed upon as a fair charge per annum for rental.\u2019 Mr.Doran\u2014I have no recollection of such a resolution passing or being endorsed by the commissioners.\u2019 Mr.McFee was in favor of accepting the suggestion made by Mr.Retford, namely, to consult with the steamship people.\u2018Let the Shipping Federation,\u2019 he said, \u2018place before the Board some proposition with reference to extra wharfage fees.\u2019 .On motion of Mr.Reford it was decided to holds at the call of the president a for breakfast.\" eeds only a little warm.; 2 be dellrous pr tr, Montreal.» special meeting to confer with the Ship- THE MONTREAL DAILY WITNESS.oo Advertisements, Tonsilitis is Going Around And everybody is wondering what to do.Here is a simple cure: Use a gargle of Nerviline and water as recommended in the directions, and rub your throat and chest vigorously with Nerviline.This has been tested and proved successful a thousand times.Nerviline is a specific for tonailifis, and, in fact, we know of nothing half so good for breaking up colds, curing tight chest and all muscular pains.Try a bottle of Nerviline; Trice 25c.: \u2014 Auction Sales, Fraser frethers.Goming Auctions, MONDAY, 1ith, AT 10 O'CLOGK\u2014House- hold Furniturc and Effects at No.72 St Famille street.MONDAY, 1lth, at 2 o'clock\u2014Household Furniture, Piano, etc., at No.9 Drum- mond street.TUESDAY, 13th, at 2.30.\u2014Extensive Saie Driving and Saddle Horses, Valuable Vehicies, English Harness, ete, at our Depository, correr Inspector and St James streets.WEDNESDAY, 13t1, AT 10 O'CLOCK\u2014 Mahogany and other Furniture, etc, for Estate late Mrs.Mary D.Braith- waite, at No.35 St.Mark street.THURSDAY, 14th, AT 10 O'CLOCK\u2014Spleu- did Upright Piano, Excellent Household Furniture and Effects, for Estats ate Mrs.Robert Foster, at No.64 Drum- mond street.\u2018 FRIDAY, 15th, AT 10 O\u2019CLOCK\u2014Largs regular auction of Household Furniture of every dercription at our spacious Salesroom, 453 and 455 St.James street.FRASER BROS., Auctioneers.=\u2014 \u2014\u2014_ ping Federation and importers on the question, ' A letter was read from Mr.Bayfield, mechanical engineer, which stated that he was willing to withdraw his resignation, but only on condition that he be given authority to decrease the staff at the harbor shops when he deemed it ne- cesgary; also that his salary he made equal to that of the assistant engineer, and finally that he be engaged for ome year dating from May 1 next.WAYSIDE BEAUTY, THE C.P.R.PREPARING FOR ITS FLOWER GARDENS ALONG THE TRACK FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN.The C.P.R.has received many er comiums from travellers upon the beau- 5, which bas marked the par stations ng ine, together with the sidings and approaches thereto.This is due to the work of the floral department, over which Mr.U.8.Dunlop presides.Mr.Dunlop for years has thrown himseif into this work of beantification with all the ardor of ane who is s flower lover by nature.He is just now busy directing the forwarding of the wsual supply of seeds to agents and others along the entire system.i are given to the agents for the best gardens, for the most promising box flowers, and some charming effects have been produced under this stimulus.The C.P.R., once it gets fairly into the country, passes, in the summer time, t à flower garden, due to the scattering of seeds along the way, to the attendance which is given to the by sectionmen between stations, and to the more elaborate care which is bestowed by the agents at the hundreds of stations over the system.SUMMER SCHEDULES THE SUBURBANITE WILL BE WELL LOOKED AFTER.\u2014 The suburban schedules are engaging the attention of the Grand Trunk and C.P.R.officials.The season is not, of course, so far advanced this year as last, at corresponding date, but the eub- urbanite is not to be neglected.In the first place, it is understood that the Grand Tronk will place better cars on the service.were much needed, for last year the suburban cars were anything but what they should be.The time table will be about the same as last year.There will be trains during the day almost every hour, and there will be late trains at might to accommodate those who decide to visit the eity for amusement or other purpose.The furniture of the saburbanite will be ear- ried at nominal rates, and the Fasket will be attended to, if placed in the van.The C.P.R.service has always been first class.The rolling stock, to start with, was new, and it is kept in spick and span order.Both companies feel the need of doing all in their jower to ive satisfaction, seeing that new ground 1s being broken every year by the suburbanites, of whom tbe aumber is always on the increase.CHURCH AUTHORITIES SUED.On March 3 last, as Miss A.Lamarche was paesing along Dorchester street, pear St.Peter\u2019s.Church, a large branch of one of the trees that border the street fell upon her, inflicting injuries from which she will suffer permanently, and she has now, through her attorneys, Messrs.Grenier & Grenier, entered an action claiming $3,000 damages from the Rev.Oblat Fathers, proprietors of the church.WANTS TO BE A DOCTOR.Mr.Justice Lavergne yesterday dismissed the petition of Kinton Durion who asked a mandamus to force the Col- Jege of Physicians and Surgeons of the Province of Quebec to excuse him from passing the \u2018examination for admission \u201cBELLE DAME\" and \u2018\u201cDEMI-CHOIX\" pound, 2 pounds for 25 cents.FANCY MOORPACK EVAPORATED AP FANCY GOLDEN GATE EVAPORATED cents per pound per pound.GOLDEN GATE EXTRA Brand, extra quality, 3 1b.cans.Apricots .Egg .Damson .Peaches, Lemon Cling \u201c \u201c White Heath .Pears, Bartlett .in quart bottles, at 30 cents per bottle, $3.the smokehouse.Advertisements.FINEST FRENCH TABLE AND STEWING PRUNES.IMPERIALES FINEST TABLE PRUNES, 30 cents per pound.FANCY GOLDEN GATE BARTLETT PEARS, EVAPORATED, for Pies, 20 cents from the Golden Gate state.California Extra Table Fruits, the \u2018\u2018Golden Gate\u201d + Cherrtes.white 1 LL ST Plums, Gresngage .coovvn La LL LL ee A re Golden Drop .ooo.Yellow Crawford .We offer 100 dozen finest quality NEBW MAPLE SYRUP lutely pure and from the best maker in the Eastern Townships.200 pieces \u2018 Fraser's Special\u2019 [Beneless Breakfast Bacon and \u2018Fraser\u2019s Special Sugar Grred Hams Dry cured after the Danish process and the best in Canada, all fresh from FRASER, VIGER & CO align Warehouse, +» Ÿ The Nordheimer Building, 207, 209 & 211 $t.James St, Mosrtreal.STEWING PRUNES, only 15 per RICOTS, for Pies, 20 cents:per pound.CRAWFORD PEACHES, for Ples, 20 QUALITY TABLE FRUITS Per Per dozen can.cans.40c $4.50 45¢ 5.00 40c 4.50 40c 4.50 .40c 4.50 400 4.50 46e 5.00 45C 5.00 4he 5.00 4.en > 25 per dozen bottles, guaranteed abse- OUR $3, Try a pair.They SHE ECONGHY.Not every time that:you spend less do you save money.The last fifty cents paid for Shoes often makes the bargain real, by the bet- ternees it brings, and the desirability of the Shoes.True economy is in getting what you want when you save movey.That is exactly what is offered in 00 s=o=E will convince you.Up 12.MOONEY\u2019S \\\\l'exanbez srreers) 5e Double Cash Receipts till the End of the Month At LAMB'S Spring Chickens\u2014Genuine Canadian Spring Chicks at Lamb\u2019s Market.Roasting Chickens, Young Turkeys, Young Ducks, the choicest in the city; Spring Vegetables, assortment of the finest.offered in this city try Spring Lamb Chops! ¢ LAMB'S MARKET, 24 University st, Montreal.If you want the best article that is se.Spring Lamb Chops! MARKET.rer ete * + ere, o, + domestic and imported.A full eo.PO re \u2014\u2014 THE RICHEST IN CREAM, t NESTLÉS MILK 36 million tins sold in Great Britain in 1903.Fall size 1 1b tins 15 cents each, 12 tins for $1.50.Montreal.Tas Lesxmse, MiLes Ca, 144, 4 JUST RECEIVED A New WALI MAP of EASTERN CANADA (Ontario, Quebec, Maritime Provinces) AND NORTH-EASTERN part of UNITED STATES.By A.de GRANPRE, Size 30 x 40 inches, on rollers.Price $8.50, MORTON, PHILLIPS &CO., STATIONERS, BLANK BOOK MAKERS AXD PRINTERS, 1755 and 1797 Notre Dame St, MONTREAL TRY VIBRASSAGE.At PALMER\u2019S, - The Hairdressers, MARRIAGE LICENSES MONEY TO LEND.CUSHING & BARRON, Notaries and Commissioners, Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Building, 112 St.James Street.him a license to practice as a physician.The petitioner alleged that having followed a full course in Laval University and.having received his degrees, he was entitled, under the amended law, to get the privilege asked by him and granted to others.The Court held that, bav- ing commenced the study of medicine after Nov.1, 1896, the petitioner could not ask the exemption from examination for admission to study and his petition was consequently dismissed.= THE MABEL BECHTEL MURDER.Allentown, Pa., April 12\u2014The last act in the tragedy growing out of the murder ® .th 6 vas WATER RECEDING.\u2014 x A \u201d , (Continued from Page 3.) SCENES AT VERDUN.The drousewife stood ruefully surveying the wreckage.The cellar was fiood- ed.Provisions which bad bem dre tuily stored away, were floating about the house.\u2018The dinmgroom nad been émvaded on the first nwor.\u2018lhe nus band and father came, lor the arst vime in twenty years, home in a boat.Many husbanus und Lol aldempt go Grand Vice-Regent\u2014 Wil.H.Why's, Montreal.Grand Orator\u2014H.J.Eillott, Montreal.Past Grand Regent \u2014W.A.Weir,M.P.P.Montreal.Grand Secretary\u2014H.Walker, Montreal.Grand Treasurer\u2014F.W.re-elected, Wadsworth, re- [-elected, Montreal.Grand Chaplain\u2014L.N.Perreault, Sherbrooke.Grand Cluide\u2014E.E.Gleason, Granby.Grand Viarden\u2014R.H.Gooley, Coaticook.Grand Sentry\u2014G.F.Calder, Lachute.Representative to Supreme Council\u2014J B.Tresidder, Montreal.Alternæts-to Supreme Councili\u2014Dr.W G.to work al ail.lhey stayeu about lv .:Nächol, Montreal.rt ae wid hoard | porrand vstees\u2014 Robt, Stanley, | Que : ER \"5 Gafeuv: | bec: W.A Coa ontreal; T.W.conv the famuy oo places ut, sulety, } ; , to provide the mater aus où life mom P.Paterson, Montreal, © + Ter the grocery store: lo sweep out ihe omniitles OF Paire | 2 de À debris irom the ha aod the sivps.There Molds, Montreal: Tac .Mctaw, Ment- was Dot a little pata: in the «4 oution, real: J.H.Shaw, Montreal.* { Committee on laws-M Goistein especially in the «iss or chose who baa \\ A v ten, just completed vue vu:ldsng ol ther! Montreal; A.I.Morison, .} ontreal: J.own little innne, vinca represented the Ww.Poyle, Montreal.savings of years.Ine cars, of course, Comittee, state of the order\u2014-D.J etopped at Lne Lui ace bidge ana han- } dreds got out.Ihe:e were men, wOMED | and children.1ae wo.en mute tor the | dyke, carrying ber inmiants In uheir arms.A pisrcing wind cul the face; but there was delermination in every eye; all the aspects vi the Hood must be: observed at lemure, even if the mud: were ankle high and the child got pneu- monta.And ceriainiy ts 11004 .fered the 'smail boy a superb triumph.He was there, full of courage, defymg the elements, consirucang subtle aquatic machinery by which hu could float upon the surface of the Hood.In many cases he trad long rubber boots; but generally he disdained such fripperies, and boidty confessed his love for à drmching He tloated along the street which erstwhile bad been given over to the stre:t railway; he made wide excursions across the fvxds, which were bare ibe day Leforc yesterday, and in which he had been digging the first dandelions; he came with a rush to the punt of dbouchement, besides the dyke, and siruck terror to the common heart by the apprehension of sudden Crowning.He wooked at the hundreds who lined the dyke, who grouped themselves together at the ena of the bare sidewalk past the tal race bridge\u2014that famous bridge, over which Mr.James McShane, when Mayor of Montreal, made such a ruction.He was happy, for he was the observed oË all observers.The curious examined the boat house, upon which masa of ice made rmpact: the holes in the lower part of the dyke through which the water bad flowed into Verdun; the houses clo:e by which were under the flood: every aspect of the visitation which was regarded rather as an occasion to be enjoyed than anything else.And the crowd laughed while the afflicted people ::t to work to restore the leres and penates which Im: been jeopardized by the awellhing waters.Be sure there were venomous snakes, in the neighborhood of dumps and manure heape, and stables, and the like, that there was mud and snow and ice up to the knees; that there was a good deal of actoel suffering endured wrth stoiciem, coupled with a resentful feeling that the city had pot done its full duty in keeping the dyke to the height which marked it in the cry and murmurings that, bemg so far from the centre of tinngs, it was Pafe to be indifferent to the comfort of people who could not well pre- samt urgent claims upon the regard.ROYAL ARCANUM THIRD ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF QUEBEC.The thard annual session of the Gramd Council of Quebec, Royal Arcanum, was opened at the Temple, Dorchester street, this morning.The report of Mr.Archibald Miller, of Quebec, grand regeut, congratulated the members upon the advance made simce the establishment of the Grand Council, two years ago, five new councils having been added during the year.For increase ot membership, the Citadel City, Quebec, carmes of the patm, and deserves special mention ior rhe splendid showing made during the ycar H.Murdock.Montreal; R.H.Seabrovie, Montzeal; R.L.Richards, Montreal.SERIOUSLY INJURED, MAURENCE ENRIGHT KNOCKED DOWN BY AN ELECTRIC CAR IN THE.ANNEX.Maurice Enright, an employee of the Hamilton Company, corner of St.Catherine and Peel streets, living at 28 Young street, Ville St.Louis, was knocked down and serioosly injured by an electric car in the Annex near Mount Royal ave- me, shortly before midnight last night.Enright left one car and was crossing to the sidewalk when in the darkness he walked into another car coming towards him.He was on to the fender of the car and dragged for some distance.\u201cThe Royal Vietoma Hospital ambulance Was-called, end the imjured man taken to that institution, where it was found that both his legs had \u2018been fractured.Enright was reported to be doing es well as could\u2019 be expected at the hospital this afternoon, but one of his legs 18 s0 badly ahadtered' that the doctors are - afrand that amputation may be necessary.In reporting the accident, the road master of the Montreal Street Railway states that under existing circumstances it could not have been avoided owing largely to the fact that that part of the street where the mam was run over by the car is very dark, as there is no light at that particular corner, and it is im- posisble for a motorman to perceive any object-on the track attany distance away.The motorman claims: that be neither heard nor saw the mam until the latter fell across the fender, and immediately he applied all means + the car.The ca> was running at a ate rate of speed, and the motorman states that he sounded the gong as a warming to pedestrians.$ etn.ITALIAN LITFGANTS.The hearing of the case of Vaccha vs.tbe Canadian Pacific Railway Lon- pany has been coœmmenced before Mr.Justice Curran.This is one of thirty actions, taken by Italian laborers who conrplain that their baggage was illegally detaimed, and claim damages.As the present case will practically decide all the others, considerable interest is taken therein by the Italian colony, who follow the proceedings in large numbers.FIRE BRIGADE'S WORK.The Nazareth Institute, of which Srs- ter Dalton is Superreress, was yesterday the scene of a small fire, whicn started under the stairs from the basement.No cause can be sssigned for the outbreak.The damage was emly slight.Firesta- tions Noe.5 and 6 .A smell tee took place 4.16 p.m.yesterday in 338 Stadacona.eireet, caused by the sperks frem the open furmace.The dammege was practically ml.-\u2014\u2014 THE HON.SYDNEY TRENCH.The Hon.Sydney Tremch is a great rancher and mine speeulator and investor.He has been out in this country for years.He 1s a voumg mah, who, years ago, fell in love with the North- West.He invested some money in the ranching business, which grew.He then took a look at the mining field, and invested considerable money in kootemay and Cariboo.Ile thts about between England and this country.He : at No.of Applicants Name of Council.initiated.Citadel City, No.1666 2.29 Montreal, No.1154 ee 29 Westmount, No.1TX.za Granby, No.1752 2 4 + = 27 Aberdeen, No.1707 Cee ee 28 Laurentian, No.:221 +.21 Prince Albert, No.1293 .\u2026 .D Wellington, No.1455 eee 6 14 Prince Consort, No.13 .12 Mount Orford, No.1786 .Id Mount Royal, No.1871 .7 Ba\u2018moral, No.1819 Cee eT Hochelagu, No.178 eee ee 7 ~trath-ona, No.1930 .> Lachute, No.1335 .2 Coatirooxe, No.1877 AR 2 \u201cSovereign, No.205% Cee ee D *River Ju Loup, Nao.2080 .41 *Yamazka, No.2100 Ce ee EI t Totul 22e 429 « New Counrils.The grani -ecretarv's report showed tue membership in this jurisdiction to be 14493, a n°t increase of 316 members during the vear The following deaths were reported and c'aurs pard in 1903: P.L.Chadwik, Montreal Council Jan.§ C.K_ Glassford, Wellington Coun -Jan.1 R.J.Inglis, Laurentian Coun June 25 I.Harris, Montreal Council July 17 J.Gilligen, Balmoral Council Oct.10 W.H Browu, Mount Royal Coun.Oct.19 C.B.E.Stevens, Prince Consort.Nov.1 Fifty-five members were present at this norning = session, representing the thir- ty-one councils in the district.Among the visting officers present were Messrs.JM.Washburn, deputy supreme regent.of New .fermey, FI.I.Borme, past gr nd regent, of New Jorsey.and Jas.Craig, grand regent, of Minnesota, a former Montrealer.Atv this afternoon's session a general discussion on changes in the by-laws, etc, took place.This evening the election and installation of officers will be held.The retiring officers are: Grand Regent\u2014A Miller Quebec.¢ b present at the Windsor Hotel.Mr.Trench is a fine type of the wealthy © young Englishman who desires to see the world, and who is not afraid to spend onev in enterprises which promise re- urns.Île 1s exceedingly popular in the North-West for his hearty manmer and his simple directness\u2014qualities, the absence of which in not a few of the vounger sons of wealthy Englishmen who \"come to this country leads to constraint ! and aloofness.- ! 2 | i RUBBISH | A statement has been published in the | \u2018Presse\u2019 tu the effect that the (.P.R.intends to build a new hotel in the east i ened, bounded by Berri, Lubord, Lagau- chetiere and St.Denis streets, using the | Plac> Viger lotel entirely as a station.| \u2018Rubbish,\u2019 1x the sunple comment of the C P R.Utter cubbish, snd not worth contradicting.\u2019 i FATHER DELOR WILL REMAIN.Owing to the present crisis in -.an.e the Rev.Father Delor.the Dominica monk who preached the Lenten serm ms | in the Church of Notre Dame, bas been ! instructed by his superiors not to return home to France just now, and he bas gone t>.St.Hyactnthe until further orders.i GOING TO EUROPE.The Rev.Abbé Troie, pastor of Notre Dame.who has just been appointed « member of the Catholic Board of Schwo: Commissioners, will leave to-morrow for Europe to take a few months rest.INJURED BY FALLING Mrs.Mary Hayes was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital yesterday afternoon, bav- ing Injured herself by fallmg at her home, -627 Clarke street.THE MONTREAL DAILY WITNESS.| THE GAS COMPANY.CITY ATTORNEYS FAIL TO FIND INDICATIONS OF A PERPETUAL FRANCHISE.Messrs.Ethier and Archambault, joint city attorneys, have received copies of u number of bills now before the Quebec Legishature.These include amendments to the charters of St.Louis.Outremont, and other towns adjacent to Montreal, and legislation relating to tne city\u2019s school tax, the Play Grounds Commutiee and other important matters.lhe at- tormeys will study the bills with special reference to thar bearing upon the citw's interests.The Montreal Bill ts expected to be out in a day or two more and the attorneys are meanwhile looking up the statutes for the purpose of becoming familiar with the terms of the old Gas Company's charter.They have not vet found any indications ot the existence of a perpetual franchise in possession oi the Gas Company.It is said on behelf of the Montreal Light, Heat and Power Company that the Montreal Gas Company still has a distinct existence, although its plant and powers were acquired by the Light, Heat and Power Company and is operated by the last-named corporation.« MONTEZUMA ON FIRE.C.P.R.STEAMSHIP HAS A MISHAP AT ST.JOHN.A despatch from St.John, N.B., states that fire broke out this morning on the Canadian Pacific Atlantic steamship \u2018Montezamma,\u2019 lying at that port.The city fire department flooded the compartment in which the flames y.ere.The officials in the office of Mr.fers, manager of the steamship line, stated this afternoon that, beyond the mere tact that a fire bad occurred on the \u2018Montezuma, they had, as yet, i-eceived ro information.ATTACKED BY AN ASSASSIN, SPANISH PREMIER WOUNDED WHILE LEAVING THE PALACE.Barcelona, April 12.\u2014Senor Maura, the Premier of Spain, was attacked and wounded to-day by a would-be assassin, armed with a dagger, while leaving the palace of the Council Somerville, Mass; Mrs.Emily Deniston, of Utaca, N.Y.asters; Mr.James Young, fatherm-law; John W.Hell, brother-indaw; Jolm Donaldson, uncle; C.Donaldson, J.R.Kearwin, cousins.large number nt gore: .A.Wilbams, Wor.Bro.F.W.Knowlton, C.Gordonsnrith, R.Walker, W.law, H.W.Aldgo, Wor.Bro.Wanfindale, J.H.Miller, C.Two- maw, C.B.O'Connor, P.T.Gordon, John Rowe, H.A.Hi , Prof.Fowler, George O.Stanton, Geo.Carson, H.P.Swinton, Allan Austin, Charles Mclean, HH.Young, Wm.Young, Chas.Byrd, C.Bastien, KR.Hamilton, W.El- hott, James White, J.Allan, W.Gardner, CC.Mills, the Rec.Thos.Kverett, GG.A.Slater, C.Lyon, .J.Burge, C.Gardener, M.White, J.Hurner, A.H.Brown, J.Dougherty, .\\.Hirst W.Morns, C.Mills.Alex.Strachan,\u2014 .lones, T.(ié McGowan, \u2014 Parry, J.Jersey, R.N.,, C.Pearce, Geo.Smart, J.Dick, J.Johnson, H.Nathan.; On the casket were many beautiful floral tributes, including:\u2014'Gates ajar.from the employees of \u2018the United Shoe Manufacturing Company; a pillow, rrom the company; two floral pieces from Montreal-Kilwinning Lodge A.F.& A.M: an emblem.from Mount Horeb Chapter! another from the Grand Ohap- ter of Royal Arch Masons, a cross of red roses, from Richard Coeur de Lion Preceptory, Knight's Templar; a pillow from the family, a wreath from the Montreal Temple Club.THE CIVIC LOAN.MUCIT CRITICISM OF COUNCIL'S ACTION HEARD.\u201cIf the Ndernyen had been making a deal for themselves yesterday they would have voted different'y on the loan questron.\u2019 said Ald.Nelson, this morning.\u2018In my opinion, we would have saved $369 by giving the city loan to the Harris frrm.e could easily have got par for the St.Henri, Ste.Cune- gonde and Westmount debentures, possibly even better than that, by themselves.| am told that the reason only $08.05 was offered for those debentures was that it was not known that the city had undertaken to guarantee the imter- est on the bomds.We should have taken up the offer of Messrs.Harris & Coin the city\u2019s interests and the irregularity would not have been so glaring as that which was winked at by the action taken 7 \u2018Tt is a pity,\u201d said a citizen, interested in finances, but who did not wish to Le quoted, \u2018that the Boston firm did of the Measmah.Afterwards the Masonic | pot get at least a share of the city\u2019s | debentures.\u2018They were shut out on a mere quibbiz.Alderman Ekers had the best of the argument and should have received better support.The acton of council will tend to discourage outside competition.When we pay four and a half percent, United States cities get loans lor three and a mlf There m plenty of money mm New York, and if United States financiers only received fair terms and reasomable encouragement we Should soon reap the benefit in low interzst rates.° The ac- sion of some members »f the committee affords ground for suspicion.They admitted having seen and made song private arrangements with a local firm, which seems to bave affected the final disposition of the metter.The Wilson- Smith-Harris combination would have realized for the city $480,235, while the loan as distetbuted yesterday between Mr.Wilson-Smith, the Cemetery Company and the City and District Savings Bank will bring about $479,265.35, or $060.62 less momey for the city\u2019s use.Then, the muddle that was made in connection with the whole matter was discreditable to all concerned and a slur on the tender system.COMMERCIAL.WINTER WHEAT.CONDITION IN UNITED STATES IS DECIDEDLY POOR.Washington, D.C., April 11.\u2014The monthly report of the chief of tbe Bureau of Sta: tistics of the United States Department of Agriculture will show the average condition of winter wheat on April 1 to Lave been 76.5 agaimst $7.3 on April 1, 1883, 37 at the corresponding date in 1202, and 84.1, the mean of the April averages of the last ten years.The average condition of winter rye on April 1 was $2.3, against 97.9 on April 1, 1303, 85.4 at the corresponding date in 1902, and 89.1 the mean of the April average for the last ten years.GRAIN I NSIGHT.Wheat in sight\u2014 April 11, April 12, 1904.1903.U.8.visible supply.31,180,000 40,154,000 On passage to U.I.30,080,000 17,655,'%0 To Continent .12,480,000 14,560,006 Total .ooo.73,740,000 72,380,600 April 11, April 4, April 14, 1804.1904.1903.U.S.visible supplies\u2014 \u20acorn, bu.9,594,000 10,421,000 9,179,((0 Wheat bu ,.31,180,000 33,295,000 40,164.00 Oats, bu.10,342,000 10,218,000 5,579, 60 Russian shipments for the past week were 260,000 quarters wheat, and 222,000 corn.Danubian shipments for the past week were 53,000 quarters wheat, and 5,000 corn.EXCHANGE AND MART.Upper Sandusky, O., April 11.\u2014A monster oil well has been struck just south of this place.It is belleved to Dbe the greatest \u2018producing oil well in Ohio.New York, April 12.\u2014Hetdelbach, Ickle- koimer & Company announced the engage- ent of $1,000,000 gold for shipment to Eu- \u2018rope to-day.\u201c C.P.R.earnings for the first week of April \u2018dhow the highly satisfactory increase of 71 percent, or $61,000, betng $891,000 against $830,000 last year.Toronto Railwav earnings for last week were $42,761, a decrease of $115.CATTLE MARKETS.Toronto, April 12.\u2014Export cattle, choice, $4.65 to $4.85; export cattle, medium, $4.40 to $4.60; export bulls, $4.50 to $4.75; export cows, $3.50 to $3.75; butchers\u2019 cattle,choice, $4.%5 to $4.40; butchers\u2019 cattle, medium, $4 to $4.25; butchers\u2019 cattle, common, $3.50 to $3.75; feeders, short keep, $4.25 to $4.30; feeders, medium, $4 to $4.25; stockers, $2.25 fo $3.50; milch cows, each, $36 to $55, heavy ewes, $3.75 to $4.25, steady; light awes, $4.25 tn $4.60, steady; bucks, $3.50 to $2.75, steady: grain fed yearling lambs, $5.60 to $6.10, steady; barnYerd yearling lambs, $1.50 to $5.50, dQuil: spring lambs, $2.50 to $6.50 each, steady; calves, $2 to $10 each, duil, or Jc to 5%c per Ib, dull; all sold; oply good veal calves wanted; common calves unsalable; hogs, singers, $4.75; fats, $4.60 off cary: butchers\u2019 cattle eetling well; export cattle, a Iittle easier; good milch eows selling well; medium or common, rather slow trade.Seventy- loads in to-dav, cattle, 598 hogs, 162 calves and 83 horses.East Buffalo, N.Y., April 12.\u2014Cattie\u2014Re- ceipts, 125 head; steady: prime steers, 35 to $5.35; shipping, $4.40 to $4.85; butchers, $4 to $4.75.heifers, $3.50 to $4.50; cows, $3.28 to $4: bulls, §3 to $4.25.stoekers and feeders, $3.40 to $4.25.Veals\u2014Receipts, 150 head; 2c lower, $4.50 to $5.50.Hogs\u2014Receipts, 2,600 head: fairly active; bc to 25c higher; heavy and mixed, $5.55 to $5.60; yorkers, $5.35 to $5.55: pigs, $5.25 to Ex roughs, $4.75 to $4.90; stags, $3.50 to 0.Sheep and lambs\u2014Receipts steady; prices unchanged.including 1,283 sheep and lambs, 177 2,409 head ; CHICAGO MARKETS.Messrs.J.S.Bache & Co., No.16 St, Sacrament street, report the closing prices in: Chicago to-day as follows: Open.High.Low.Wheat, May .344 34% 92% July 87% 87% 8558 Corn, May .3% 53% 51e July .SX 81% 4944 Oats, May .38% 38% 36% July 3% 377 36% SI Pork.Mav .1237 12.42 12.15 2.2.Lard, May .6.50 6.25 647 sal Ribs.May .6.40 6.40 6.30 6.3 FINANCIAL.U.5 CURRENCY BILL FOR IMPROVING ITS CONDITION.Washington, D.C., April 11.\u2014A report | from ,the House committee on banking and currency recommending the passage of the bill \u2018To improve currency conditions\u2019 was filed in the House to-day by Mr.Fowler, | the chairman.The first section repeals the | law which prohibits customs receipts from \u2018 belng deposited in National Bank~-.The result of the present law in this matter, | the report says, is unnecessarily to tie up | the money of the country.The report says | that if the states and municipalities should lock up the proceeds of ! taxation as the national government locKs up its rs ceipts the effect would be disastrous.| BA Lisa iL aia do.ds prof.5 Duluth, 8th Bhore & Atl.FE da do pref.Cee eee eee eas Great Northern, pref.fo vus ies -.Goneral Electrio.184 164 1644 164\u2018; Hocking Valley.rn vie eer aes 1llinois Central 7, 131 \u2026.13204 Tows Cou, com.ce .\u2026.do do.bref.\u201cee FE .AR Jersey Central .PU ver Laue Kansas À Texas com.\u2026 Ta 14 12 de do.L.+ 29% 39% Louisville & Nashvi.10° 1035 1004 14 Manhattan Elevated 14334 1454 342% 1454 Missouri Pacific MY, WY Belg 937% M 8.M.com.62 62 62% 81 de.pref, .118 ever aes Metropolitan Troc.\u2026.11744 NT4% ligx 116 N Y.Central & Hud.11714 117% Jià 1184 N.Y.Jako Brie & West.24 27 375 Nw do.do.I pref.63) 6 654 65 do.do, IL pref.43 43 42% N Y.Ontario & West.22% 32% 22 21% Morthens necurities.,.\u2026., .| Norfolk & West, com 59% V9E 54 44 Cmatre, COM.cusare cee ees vee 119% 118% er 3 | 97 7 164 9 | > Ho 464 Rock Island ce titieates.2444 249 94, 24 Scatbern Ry.oom .2245, 22% 22% 4 do.pref.eres By B5% 85 Southern Pacific.Ys 50% 504 49% Tenn.\u2018oal & Iron.407 404 41 4 Texas Pacife.3 247% .; Twin City.WL 93 ee Le U.8.Leather co So Ta 7 o.ve 18% 757 U.8.Bteel, oom Li 1 Wo 1% on .pi 3 2H, 3 5 Rubber, cor so 13% 25 8% a, pref.4% 39 39 nion Pacifie, com.88 Fe 88% aa do.do.pref.93 Cees wees Wabash.\u2026.3 19% 193, 194 .pref.Ba AR XN y Western Un:on Tel.os 29%, A Xo Wis.Cen com.ol 20e 18% 15% do.do.pref.4114 418, | MONTREAL EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS.Sterling, 60 days +.9 2-32\u20149 1-8 Sterling, demand .9771-32\u20149 11-16 Sterling, cables 9% \u20149 25-32 Paris, frames long .,.La Paris, francs short .5.15% shih tabi Li = à TER ms & LR ATE Ak Sy Carat A © The second section repeals the monthly | three million dollar limit on bank note retirement The bill says the repeal of this restriction will give to the National baak note circulation all of the elasticity which it is possible for a bond-secured circulation - to have.| | The recoinage of silver dollars into ol sidiary silver coins is provided.The limit of $1,600,000,000 as the total amount of subsidiary silver coins that con be in existence at any one time is repeaied, the report saying that on July 1 next tbe bullion from which subsidiary coins may be made will be exhausted.; There is in the United States treasury | $573,012,099 silver dollars.It is this money that the bill proposes to recoin into subsidiary silver as rapidly as the secretary | shall order.In this re-coinage there i\u2018 estimated a profit to tbe Government 0-; cents on each dollar.| Relief to the treasury department on its inability to meet the demand for small bills | owitg to the manner in which the present |! law limits their issuance is sought to Le! remedied by tbe removal of these limita: tions.The report further says, | \u2018An ideal sanitary currency, however, can! only be secured by the substitution of su>- | sidiary coin for all one and two dollar bille and improved methods of redemption foi | Paper money of demonstrations of $ and | upward.\u2019 NEW YORK STOCKS J.B.Picken & Co.'s wir2:\u2014London prices are higher for Americaas, percent, 5-16 percent over yesterday's closing.1 months\u2019 loan for $6,000,000, and pays 5 percent, which shows that the demand for bonds is still dormant.New York, April 12, Wall Streee\u2014Opening prices of stoeks in the stock market to-day vere depressed a fraction lower than last night owing to the government report on the winter wheat crop.Four thousand shares of Urited States Steel preferred sold at an extreme advance of à quarta:, but immediately ran off to a fraction below last night.The general dealings were not large.Laidlaw & Co.'s wire\u2014Mr.J.J.Hill, in an interview this morning is credited a.saying in relation to the Harriman sui against the Northern Securities Company: \u2018It is pot Northern Pacific aione that ls concerned.Th control of that line is part of a plan, the purpose of which is to shut the Great Northern off on the South and North, leaving it in a position that it wih sell out.1 have no doubt that now I could command almost any price for Great Northern up to 250.The scheme of division is eimply this: The Upion Pacific wants the Barilngton, the St.Paul is aiming to take over the Northern Pacific, and the Northwestern, if the petition succeeds, will.take the chance of getting the Great Northern.If the Harriman suit wins, Great Northern will sell out.This plan will accomplish what was sought in May, 1901, throwing the big limes of the West under common control.\u2019 If this be true, it is rather easy to account for the tremendous | buying of Union Pacific two weeks ago.| New York, April 12\u2014Noon \u2014 Money call nominally at 1% to 1% percent; prime mercantile paper, 4 to 4%.EzxcBangoes, $233,284,953.New York, April 12.\u2014Wall Stgeet\u2014Noon\u2014 Union Pactñe was run up to 89%, where heavy offerings were met.carrying the price back to 89 and the whole list to n fraction below last night.U.S.Steel se- : ond fives were heavily dealt in.After touching 79% the price fell back.The bond market {s irregular.NEW YORK STOCKS.a Dpeciails reported forthe ay itness ly G D.Monk.acroment street, Local or J.B.he & Co., New York, by direct wire, + * Opening and Closing Prices, 3 p.m.April 11 April 12 Stocks.Op'g.Close.Ope.Close Amalgamated Copper.52 51% 81%; 5304 American Loco.secouer ully 214 74 21 o o.Cerne iise ees Lace uns Amer.Bugnr Refining Co.127% 12714 12374 1274 °.do.pref.err 000 1 12 Am.Smelting & Refin.Co.48 49 49 20 ee 194 so 194 7444 TH eer M4 814 59% do.Cen ee Drootiyn R.T 47% 47 Chic.& Alon Omnadian Pacific Canada Bouthern.Ches & Obio Chic.Bur.Chic.& N.W do.3 do.do.cee aes Consolidated (ae coo 198% 188% Colorado Firei & Iron.33 199 seu 32% Corn Products.Deiavware, L.& W Delaware & Hadæn Between Banks.New York funds «-.1-64\u20143-64 prem.about 1-8 to 5 | M and consols show an advance of | g cn | BAIR TvuzspAy, AprriL 12, 1904.LOCAL STOCKS.AFTERNOON BOARD.C.P.R.\u2014 at 137.Mont.Power\u20142 nt 744.Richelicu\u20145 at 84%, Now M.S.R.\u20149 at 208.Iron common\u201425 at 10 1-8, 25 at 10.Dom.Cotton\u201425 at 34.Bank of Commerce\u201442 at Iron bonds\u20142,000 at 6, Coal pref\u20143 at 109%, 57 at 119.AFTEINOON BOARD.1554.Stocks.Seller: Mhryura.Stocks.Sellers Driven per $l per $.ILWAYR Can.Pacific SIT 116% West India RS Detroit Blec:r- \"44 63% Toronto 5 191, oy Toledo Ry.23° Wig Haïfax Fier.& \u2018 Mimmipeg.200 lé! St.John Ry Ix 1\u20ac Montreal Bt \u2026 2124 2114 Twin City Tr.43, 22 Min.k #t.Panl .\u2026 New MSR _ do plid.Trinidad Eon MISCRLLANENUS, Richelmu.84%, 84 Dom.Con:.fs, ot Mnt! Power.7414 74 Pref.115 K.Scutis Steei 794 7534 Inter Coal \u2018om 101 pf 118 116 do.pfd.100 Dom.Steet Com 11% 103 Com.Cable * .\u2026.do pret 28% T4 Mont] Telex 16.BollTel.* 140 133 Montl Cot.\u201d 1} Ogilvy ptd.17/14 118 Domin.Cot _ -, de com.175 170 Can Col Cot .45 McetESti WX So Meroh.Cot do pid.NW Land com 1sur'tide Pulp ww do pfd.LL.Windsor Ft.BANKS.Montreal.250 24% Merchants Ten 112 Ontario .vee, Unism 1 136 olrons.W Commerce A Toronto.224; Horhelaga.13 .N.An 125 N WLd pt oo uebeo , 118 Ottawa.21] oe.Nationale N.Scotia.v.Imperial.B.N.Amer 125 Domimjon.2.4 BONDS, Dom.Iron & 8 63% Mont.&t Ky.108 Nova à.8tL.107Y% 63 Dom Coal \u201cer 104%, Ogileic Bond 112 27 10544 Can.Col Cot.LONDON QUOTATIONS, Loudon.April, 12.4 p.n~ Cousols for mosey, iv, do.for account 5884.Anaconda .44, Ere.28 Reading .=., Atchison.77 do.fret pf.67% do.| pfd +4, da.pid.of da ÿ pdd =.E.&O.83% Bontherr, © Res 120% do ptd., © Chea.& O.34) Chie.G.W.17% Chi.M.&8.P 14% De Boers.143, do.ptd.iy Denvr RG.23 Ont.& West 22% do.pfd.74'4 Panoa.6lly St Paul.Bpanish Fours.Bar silver steady, 245.4] per ounce Money, 2 to 2% percent Dircount rate for short bills 2%, perceny 3 months, to 28% percent L.J.Forget & Co.scable: G TR.is, i0l}, 2nd =, 3rd, 28% : Hudson Bay, 40 TORONTO STOUKS Rand Mines 10, de tar Torosto morning ule.reported ty L J Forget & Co.'s w.re.inc,ude.Dom.Bank\u2014114 at IZA, 4.al Zong, woo.: 226%, G at 227.i Tor.Elec.-25 at JC, Twins\u201425 at 4.vu at 93 1-5 | Sao Paulo\u2014!fu ut 94 | CPR \u2014100 at 1174, I à 117.20 at 1175, 25 al 117+.j 100 at 1174, 250 at He, : : Ih, 20 at 11700, 20 at 137% Coal\u20146 at ole, 85 at Ail, 2 Lt 66.10 at G53.50 a: 4%.25 ar nor ; 64.: Scotia\u2014D% at 75% Dom.Steel\u20143820 at lui at 10 1-4 {7 at 10 Iron Bonds\u2014T,000 at (3, 1.10 at FUN, 1 at Lily, 5,000 at 635.ANOTHER BANK FAILURE Oklahoma, April Hl.\u2014The Citizeus\u2019 P+ x to-day closed its doors, on which tue ¢ tors posted this notice: \u2018On account of sudden w.thdrawa\u2019 | deposits and a faiiure to make (oie 0 | we deem it best to close the Hank « \u2026 give all a fair chance.It 1+ though: the bank will be able \u20180 par 43 cere «= the dollar but this is not authentic 0 SUICIDE AT RICHMOND.Richmond, Que.Apnl 12.Ais Crooke.of Melbourne.who fur a time has been in poor bealth.nga zou time ago was token to Verdun Hospi under mental depression.and remain there only a short time, committed so.cide this mormng by throwmy hee into the St.Francis river Her 1a has been found.She leaves u larg family of young children.THE RAILWAY DEBATE Ottawa, April 12 ~The chief whip rf the Opposition made the statement \u2018+ - morning that the presen: debate on * railway resolution ix good for am * - week, There are a good many more 4 sirous of beng heard.and be thinks \u201cno the division is not Jikelv to be reacted till Tuextay of next week LIGHTS FOR WELLAND CANAL, Ortawa, April 12 \u2014The Canadian Wit inghouse Company bas received an er: for arc lamps to light the Welland cu The lights will be placed four hune feet apart on each side ul the cana.© twenty-eight miles.ARC Financial.The Royal Trust Co CAPITA 98 Subscribed, $1,000,000.Paid Up, $500,001 Heserre Fund, $350,000.PRESIDENT Right Hon.Lord Stratheona sod Mount Rafa.G.C.M.G.VICE-PRESIDENT Bon.George 4.Drummond.DIRECTORS A.Macnider, H.V.Meredith, A.T.Paterson, R.G.Reid, R.B.Angus, E.S.Clouston, E.B.Greenshletds, C.M.Bays, James Ross, C.R.Bosmer, Sir T.G.Shaughnessy Sit W.C.Macdonald, Sir W.C.Van Horne Hon.R.Mackay, K.C.M.G.entrez! Office & Safety Deposit Vauolls Bank of Mentreal Bnllding, 109 St, James Street, Branch Offices at Qnebce, St.John, N.B aad Winnipeg.HM.ROBERTSON, Manager./ TUF There tie Stor gbares an bands, b' mist une cant TRPK tracted a stochs CE cose whi are as Wi v.ntors à p.hre Lha apsorbed, still bigbe able CcPR- p 75, OO te at 117.Iron COT Mont.Pu \u201c42 Twin C oe helio fu at 54% Coal cos { &.Iron pre ex, Da Nova Sr Detrott- M SR- Payne C Beil Tel Halifax Oglivie New M Quebec Moisous Morchar Ilan.of Iron to £:.000 at 6 Ou.at A3X Uglivie Pinter » TOU ut Mill r FA tv $& bags, $1% BEANS $1 40 iu c: per 100 ih.HONEY \u2018n 106 1b Tr to Ts MAPLE fv ts: 2 de ti 4e, \u20ac HAY-N to $10.$210 tn N° Porat \u20ac in var Te wha Ty 2 \u201cive are are Cevione v during th Quoird ut sur ur à « cording to Sugar ported in à ts a 5 a] * 3 : Téspar, Aprir 12, 1904, \u201c THE MON TREAL DAILY WITNESE.NANCIAL SEBDING 4 À: and decided the case on_jts merits against MANITOBA WHEAT .es .; FI | tbe state.The United States Supreme Winnipez, Man, Apart 1L-\u2014it is .MAIL ROBBERY CASE Situations Vacant.WANT ADS CAL STOCKS \\ Cou now (ays yirtually chat Juase that no less than te It sstimat cf .ren should not have assumed jur c- milton acres : \u2014_ \u2018 ¢ LO = * tion, and should not have decided (hat the aomeny Maaitet Toor exports art A PORTION OF MONEY RECOV- WANTED A HOUSE AND TABLEMAID.von TBE WITNESS, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office, Tuesday Morning, April 12.; enty of business done on sx 'uange this morning, 3,123 $5 w% worth of! bonds changing \u2018es were, on the whole, al- from yesterday.The re- I~ :L pres bas evidently at- sox! deai of profit-taking, and ; tive reached a level where a.MuUgat them many points lower ng to sell as speculators or in- \"y LUY It is, of course, posait profit-taking sales will be ti: that the Market will work bu: + reâction scems more pro- wa Tes ir sue MORNING BOARD - & ar 11714, 100 at HT, 3° Fe, où at 117%, 25 at 175 at 117%.-non\u201450 at 104, 50 et 104.rer\u2014t5 at 744, 75 at 74%, 55 at -y\u2014134 at 93%, 92 20 at S4le, at 93e, 5 at : 5 at $5, 10 at 84l4, a v1MOD\u2014125 at El, 30 at 65, 5 at a.; -efarraé\u2014100 at 28%, 5 at 28%, o = UB ss *otla\u2014125 at T9.\u201425 at 6444, 25 at 6414, 5 at 64.iL \u20145 at 2i2, 50 at 212, 75 at 212.- vs Compagy\u20141,000 at 7.+! Tal \u20141 at 128, 25 at 138%.caiifax Railway\u20145 at 914.give preferred\u201410 at 120.Now M3 R.\u201450 at 208%, 100 at 208%.«13ber Bank\u2014t at 119.\u2018ai-on,e Bank\u20142 at 201.Mw-\u2018hants Bank\u20145 at 155.jan.0?Montreal\u201433 at 248.m° \u201conds\u201419,000 at 634, 5,000 at F3%, ce at Bh, 2,000 at 63%, 4,000 at 6312, 2- ve Bh AND at 6314.3- Te bondz\u20144.000 at 111%.COM M'ERCIAL Montreal Wholesale Prices 75 at Cats are still weaker, No.3, Ontario in- gov on, beng offered at 35%c on track, wi; \u2018vu buyers.«vod demand is reported for eggs, > .: are firm at 15c.The receipts \u20ac; to the demand.butter is weaker, te aout XK.8.ow 235 1c.poing Co.new made being down some sales were reported The provision market is weaker.A large ber of ani bel live hogs were received yester- were sold at from 55 to $3.12.i ;- a good jubbing trade going on in tit pork, lard, eic, URAIN\u2014Uats,37c for Nn I in store here: Na 3, 3h'ac: corn, Amerran yellow No.2, sé 12 Fer No.3, Mlac \u2018o 29° FLOUit\u2014Manitoba patents.55.40; seconds, $5.10.rung bakers, $1.60: Ontario straight rollers, $4 v0 ro $4.75.in bags.$2.20 to $2.30; inter wheal patents, 54.70; extras, §2; roi vd oats, $2.32'2 per baz: 35 per barrel.MILL FEEL \u2014 Ontario tram in bulk at SU to $20.u, shorts, $21, Manitoba bean, in bags, $15, oor, $24 LRANF\u2014\u2018hoie primes, $1.45 per bushel: iL can lots.LV ISINONY\u2014Heavy Canadran short ~ 1.: $3 to $10, light short cut, 316 to | Bu American snort cut clear, $17 to! El -.American fat backs, $19.50 ; com- | 1 ard.T¥%c to 8c : Canadian lard, Sic actile rendered, 8%c to 9%c, accord ~~ quality.bhams, lle to 13¢ ; bacon, 15 14 © fresh killed abattoir hogs, $7 © \"7.7.country dressed hogs, $7; live hogs Lou $5.12.af \u2014New laid, 15e.TTE.R\u2014Winter creamery, 1%¢ to 13%e; ew made, 2c: full grass, fall makes, 1844c ' =.according to quality: western ét, Fr to 15lac; roils, I53ge to 16e: cream- to 1S'gc.\u201cii Esii\u2014Ontario, fc to 10 ; Town- Hac to 10e.*$ UES\u2014Firsts, $6.10 : pearl, $7 to $7.50 ?ibs.Lo SEY\u2014White clover, 15¢ per section: \u201cooo tins, Tle to Be: In TO pound tine, E buckwheat, lu less.M 5 SYRUP\u2014Per wine gallon, \"0c \u201car to Ge per Ib.in wood.sugar, according to quality.Ÿ -No.1, $19.0 to $11.50; No.2, $9.50 i rinver, 57,50 to $8: clover mixed, + % pr ton in car lots.Tn \u2014Per 8 1b.bag, Toc to 8c: THE GROCERY TRADE.wt \u2018wesnlse procery trade has been fair- + dur.ng the past week Japan teas a ar a aad are likely to be very dear.w.1} probably be in good demand Cv.coming season.Black Japan 18 « \u2018rem l7c to 40c; China at lôc to + \u2018avlon Blacks at 15e to 22c, ac- - Quality.teady with a good demand re- the jocal market.We quote :\u2014 $135 in brls., No.1 yellow.\u201c>.Jde Jess in bags.:- easier.In tbe local market - \u2018+ (3 very quiet at Sc to 30c ac- © quality.New Orleans molasses according to quality and quan- Perto Rico crop is said to be s getting livelier in dried fruits, *.-lus are quoted at from $2 to 4: 5'gc; .312c, 2c 9¢ to lic, almonds, is, qo to 10:, as to quality crket for caîned goods is quiet anu porn, which is scarce.is 112.Peas are steady at 9%e¢ TA NORTHERN SECURITIES SUIT ian.April 11.\u2014The Supreme 'n the case of Minnesota rUlway merger is considereo \u2018»zai officers a virtual victor «.:nough it puts the litigation wre it was when zr rs wWa: the ortginal \u201c>rzer, and began before the «overnment began its action.rred from the state to the «igs Lochren, in the Fed- curt, assumed jurisdiction Adrertisements.l'our Liver \u201c.be roused to îts naturel Gatien an \u201cmit ration be cured if you take \u201c1 your biliousness, licod\u2019s Pills tl oy all druggists, 25 cents J are There is no export business, currants, 4c to 4%e; | in layers, 6e to Tic | The market for nuts i» | event of trouble with union men the com- 10e ; {and Tin Plate Company is a suosidiary of i the Steel Corporation.quoteu | the suit.suir : | are merger was a legal corporation that could not be reached by the laws of Minnesota.The suit now goes back to the state courts.The attorney-general's office, in view ot the dissolution of the merger, ordered by the Supreme Court, may decide to drop litigation.But jt is considered prôbable that it will be pushed in order to secure a test of the constitutionality of the state law ferbidding the consolidation of parallel and competing lines of rallways.The state and merger atiorneys both joined in urging upon the United States Supreme Court that the Federal courts had jurisdiction.TORONTO GRAIN MARKET Toronto, April 12.\u2014Wheat, steady at 3c for No.2 red and white, middle frelghts or east.Goose quiet at 83c for No.2 east.Spring steady at 33¢ for No.3 east.Mami- toba easter at $1.02 for No.1 hard: $1 for No.1 northern, 9c for No.2 northern, and Mc for No.3 northern at Georgian Bay ports, and fic more grinding in transit.Flour, market steady at $3.55 to $3.60 bid for cars of 90 percent patents in buyers\u2019 bags, middle freights: choice brands are quoted 15¢ to 20c higher.Manrtoba flour cteady.vars of Hungarian patents are quoted at $5.30; second patents at $5, and.£trong bakers at $1.90, sacks included, on track, Toronto.Mill feed steady at $17.50 for cars of shorts, and $17 for bran, in buik, middle ; frelghts, west or east.Manitoba mill feed | steady at $21 for cars of shorts, and $20, for bran, racks included, Toronto treights.| Barley steady at 43c for No.2, 4lc for No.3 extra, and 39c for No, 3 west or east.| Puckwheat steady at 5ic for No.2 middle freights, and 5% high fretghts west.Rye steady at 59c to f0c for No.2 weat or east.Corn, market steady: Canada mixed js! quoted at 29c, and yellow at i0c.fob, | cars west; American firmer: No.2 yeliow is guoted at 36¢, No.3 yellow at 550, and No.3 mixed at 54c in car lots on track, | Toronto.| Oats steady a: 320 for No.| white, and\" 31%c for No.2 white east.No.I white! are quoted at 31%c middle freightz.i Rotled Oats steady at $4.30 for cars of bags, and $4.35 for \u2018barrels on track, Toronto, 2¢ more for broken lots outside.Peas steady at 65c to 6c for No.2 west! or east; choice milling aod seed peas are! quoted at 38c to T0e outside.Butter\u2014The offerings of dairy roll con- | tinne large and that makes the marke | easy.There is a good demand for choice | table butter, and but low graiec snd me- dtum descriptions are rather siow.Cream- ertes are in fair supply and steaty Creamery, 20c to 22c do., solids, 18c¢ to 202; dairy, pound rolls, choice, 15¢ to 16c; do., large rolls, 14& to 15c; do., tabs, good to choice, 15e to 16c; do., medium, 13¢ to lic; do, | ponr, 10c to 12c.! Eggs\u2014The offerings are fair, the demand is moderate, and the market is rather easy at !1ñ for new laid here.DBaled Hay\u2014The offerings are about equal | to the demand.The market iz unchanged and steady: cars on the track here are: quoted at $9.50 per toa | Baled straw\u2014Quiet: cars on the track | here are quoted at $5.50 per ton.Dressed Hoes\u2014The offerings of raii lots.are fight and tte market fa- them ir y case.He says also mat if the action is sustained Sully & Co.will be freed from: bankruptey.ECHOES OF THE AMES FAILURE.Toronto, April 12\u2014To make a test case Mr.George W.Beardmore, on behalf «a: himself ænd all the creditors of A.E.Ame: & Co., yesterday ivsued a writ agathst Ames & Company and the Securities Holding ! Company, æsking to set aside as fraodul>nt, preferential and invaiid the agreement of Feb.32.between Ames & Company and ihe Securities Holding Company, wheteby Ames & Company assigned all their asse's ænd effects to the Securities Hoiding Company.An injunction is also asked to prevent the defendants selling or disposing of their assets.TIN PLATE WAGE DISPUTE.Piltsburg, April 12.\u2014The American Sheet and Tin Plate Company will close all its union {tin plate plants by Wednesday if the union workers refuse to accept a 20 percent reduction.The Amalgamated Assoeiation has until Tuesday to decide.If the mits are ciovred over 19,000 men will be made idle.The American Sheet and Tin Plate Company own 267 tin plate mills.Of these 188 are union and 79 non-union.In the its pon-uninn Sheet pany plans to onerate all ants full capacity.The American CATTLE MARKETS.Chicago, April 12.\u2014Cattie, receipts, 3,500; market steady: good to prime steers, $5.25 to $5.ñ5; poor to medium, $3.75 to $4.90: stockers and feeders, $2.77 to $4.25; cows, $2.00 to $4.30; heifers, $2.25 to $4.30; can- ners, $2.00 to $2.60.oulls, $2.00 to H.00; calves, $2.50 to $5.25.Texas fed steers, #4 to $1.65.Hogs.receipts, 10.000: market steady to strong; mixed and butchers, $5.00 to $5.35; good to choice heavy, $5.20 to $5.35: rough heavy, $4.95 to $5.20: light, $4.75 to $5.15: bulk of sales, $5.05 to $5.20.Sheep, receipts, 15,000: markot sieady: good to choice wethers, $4.75 to 85.35: to choice mixed, $3.50 to $4.60: western shesp, $3.35 to $5.65, native lambs, $4.25 to &.00 EXCHANGE AND MART.New York.April 12.\u2014Speyer & Co, of this city, and Lee, Higginson & Company.of Boston.have purchased from the Amerl- \u201cun Telephone-Telegraph Company, $20,- HÉN,000 of five percent three year gold cou- ron notes dated May 1, 1904.These notes serured by $55.000,000 of four percent fair | bonds of the telephone and telegraph company.' now on, titis will be a crop year, as the long hard winter is generally the precurser of a good summer in which everything ripems well.TOWN MAY BUY ELECTRIC BONDS.Kingston, Ont, April 12.\u2014Napanee council will submit a by-law to the ratepayers for a bonus of $20,000, for the proposed slec- tric road.It will cost about $4,760,000 ang the amount of bonds to be purchased along the line is $780,000.Tremton bas been Unamimous in taking $20,000 worth of boad: and ls going into the scheme with enthusiasm.going into t hb VILLE ST.LOUIS COMMITTEE NAMED TO INTERVIEW, THE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY.The Council of St.Louis heid a short meeting last nigbt, Meyor Geiinas presiding.All the councilors were present.Un the presentation of the comnzittee reports, the secretary having called upon Councillor Martel to move the adoption of the City Hall Committee\u2019s report, Councillor Martin objected to the practice of having the adoption of commitice reports moved by any one else than the chairmen of the committee.The chairman of tbe committee then moved the adoption of the re port, which was carried.Alter some discuesion on the subject of St.La improvements, $3,500 ¥a&s appropriated to purchase one of the properties required to widen the street.In connection with this improvement it was suggestod that the toll-gates should be removed beyond the limits of the town, and that the rights of the Turnpike Trust should be acquired for that purpose.The License Committee reported against the petition of Mr.Roy for a license to keep a saloon at the corner of Park and Mount Royal avenues.The petition, which is signel by a number of taxpayers, having been referred to the License Committee, the committee finds that as all the licenses which can be granted under the bylaw have already been issued it would not be possible to grant Mr.Roy a license without amending the by-law.The petition is therefore dismissed., Councillor Martin moved the appointment of a committee consisting of tbe Mayor, Councillors Martel, Olivier, Beaudet and the mover, to take down in writing the complaints of citizens having a grievance against the Montreai Street Railway on account of deficiencies of the service; and to interview the manager, Mr.Macdonald, for the purpose of bringing these complaints to the knowledge of the company in a formal manner.\u2019 In support of his motion Councidor Martin observed that the question of the efficiency of the street car service was of the highest importance to the citizens generally, as it affected directly the highest interests of the town, its progress and prosperity.He did not doubt that the asm- plaints hz had made of the deficiency in the number of cars, and of the late hour at which the cars were started in the morning, had already been brought to the notice of the company.The Council had instructed Mr.and he understood this had been dome.As these complaimts still continued, however, M was evident that the grievance should be presented to the company with more insistence; and it was for this reason that he moved the appoirtment of a special committee, who could collect evidence and urge the views of the Council, and the citizens generally, upon the management of tie company by calling personally at the office.Councillor Otivier, in seconding the motion, said he had no doubt these complaints had already been laid before the company, but not so directly es the importance of the matter at Issue required.This question directiy affected the progress of tbe town, particularly as regards the north side.The committee was then appointed, and the Council adjourned.RICHMOND YS.Richmond, Que., April 12.\u2014The first regular meeting of the Y.W.C.T.U.was held Yesterday afternoon at the house of Mrs, J Ewing, Melbourne.A goodly number wers present and considerable bustness accomplished.An interestilng letter from Mr; Waycott, Montreal, was read, in which very hearty congratulations were offered io j the new society and several suggestions given.There was also read a copy of petition to the town council, drafted by pr.Kellock, and approved and signed by al the ciergymen of Richmond and Melbourne, calling the attention of the council to tue condition of affairs in the town and request- tug them to enforce more rigorously the conditions of the License Act, whieh petition had been recetved by them at tneir meeting last Tuesday evening and a promise given that it would bave their care- (ul attention.It was =lso decided to hold the Y meetings every alternate Monday afternoon in the Foster Temperance Hall.\u2014\" [OFFICIAL REPORT.|] The 78th Annual General Meeting OF THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY was held at Edinburgh, on TUESDAY, the 29th of March, 1804.The following results for the year ended 15th November, 1903, were reported:\u2014 5408 Policies were issued during the year, assuring .$11,718,5%5.0v The Total Existing Assurances in force at 15th November, 1963, excluding Bonus Additions, amounted to .134,560,035.00 The Claims by Death during the year, including Bonus additions, amounted to .3,385,152.0 The Claims under Endowments matured during the year, including Bonus Additions, amounted to .cee ee 362,420.00 The Revenue for the year from Premiams and Interest amounted to .6,765,626.00 The Amount received_in purchase of Annuities during the year, for which 171 Bonds were issued, was .£28,160.00 The Accumulated Funds at the same date amounted to .- 53,603,009.00 Showing an increase during the year of .§1,808,648.00 The average rate of interest returned from the Funds, including unproductive balances, was reported to be $4.13 percent.Vineent to write to the, company on the subject at its last meeting, ERED.Regina, April 12\u2014The mail robbery affair is developing rapidly.Wilcox, the mail clerk, was yesterday again before Mr.W.McCausland, J.P., when Mr.F.C.Johmatone, Crown Prosecutor, stated that three other persons have been arrested at Calgary as receivers, and the money, or a portion of it, had been recovered.- It was the intention of the department that all four of the accused persons should be tried at Regina, and the preliminary investigation also held here.In this circumstance he asked fot \u2018an adjournment until Wednesday, w be hoped other men would be brought from Calgary.Mr.Norman Mackenzie, for the accused, did not oppose the adjournment, and the case is enlarged as indicated.There 18 3 rumor that Bremer, the absconding witness, has been found, and will be arrested to-day.To Let.HOUSE TO LET, NO.4330 WESTERN Ave.one of the prettiest spots of Westmount surrounded by trees, apd convenient * street cars; seven rooms, b.and c.; Daisy furnace, and large cellar.For particulars apply at 30 York street,or telephone West- mount 487.TO LET, AT LITTLE METIS, DR.PATton's property; comfortable cottage; five bedrooms, double beds: ice house, wat~r in house.Beautiful views, fine bathing The property | links of eight street, harbor, and bathing beach, includes a private goit acres.Address, Montreal.902 Sherbrooke OFFICES TO LET, &T.PETER STREET, between Merchant: Bank und \u2018Wituess\u2019 Office.Apply at Witness\u2019 Office.\u2018SOCIETIES, LODGES, CLUBS, intending to change their meeting quarters this year will do well to call and see the ROYAL ARCANUM HALL, 2444 St.Catherine street.Particulars from Mr.H.P, SULLIVAN at N.C.VALIQUETTE'S, 2446 St.Catherine street.Apply 166 Drummond street.WANTED, A YOUNG WOMAN, as Assio.- ant Office Clerk, who hae bad favorable previous experience In general office work and correspondence; must be a competont Stenographer and operate Remington Typewriter; good penmanship essential.Apply at 129 Mill street, near St.Etienne street.WANTED, A RESIDENT LAUNDRESS.Apply to Housekeeper, Ladies\u2019 Benevolent, 31 Berthelst street.WANTED.A NURSE FOR BOYS ; MUST be a strong capable woman and without children.Apply 31 Berthelet street, Ladies Benevolent.WANTED, YOUNG GIRL AS MOTHER'S Help, from 8 o'clock in morning io 1 o'clock evening, in family of two; no Sunday work; $6 per month.Address B.2730, \u2018Witness' Office.SMART BOY WANTED AS MACHINIST'S helper.Apply 672 Craig street.WANTED, SMART, INTELLIGENT Youth for office and outdoor position; must be well recommended.Apply in own handwriting to M.44, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.WANTED, FOR GENERAL WORK IN A grocery, a strong and willing young man.Apply 8 Drummond street, between 7 and 20 p.m.WANTED, A GENERAL SERVANT, ptai cooking; two other Pan maids and laundress kept; good Feferences wequired; good wages.Apply morning and evening to MRS.JOHN PATTERSON, 4222 Dorches- ter strzet, near Gréeme avenue, WANTED, A GOOD GENERAL SERVANT or plain cook; housemaid kept, good wages.Apply to 51 Overdale avenue.WANTED, A YOUNG MAN POR A GEN- tieman\u2019's residence, near the city; must understand the care of cattle and have references.Apply at 168 McCord street.-_\u2014 0 \u2018WANTED, GORDON PRESS FEEDERS ; steady work.Apply 4 Donegani street, off Windsor street.WANTED, COMPETENT LADY STENO- g.in both French and English.MASSEY-HARRIS CO., LIMITED, WANTED, A SHIPPER, SPEAKING both languages, for a manufacturing firm; one who has bad experience in the shipping of iron, nails, etc.preferred.Apply \u2018M.\" P.O.Box 2365, giving references, and stating salary required.or = ge .WANTED, A CAPABLE GENERAL SER- Bargains.vant in small family; no washing ironing; rédference required.Apply ia afternoon or between 7 and 8 in the even- THE BEST COAL: STOVE, BGG OR ing, at 44 St Matthew street Chestnut, $6.50 per ton.J.D.MILLAR, ee -196- St.Antoine street.Tel.Main 4032.FOR SALE, A HORSE LAWN MOWER \u201cfn good order.Apply to J.K, MAC- BONALD, 762 Craig street.POR SALE -FAMILY GIVING UP Housekeeping, will sell at a sacrifice entire now contents of' six-roomed flat, parchaced last Jane, consisting of beautiful Parlor Set, Carpets, Clendinneng Stove, Centre Tables, Electric Fixtures, etc., etc., at 708 St.Urbain street, near Duluth ave.KINDLING FOR THE MILLION Kindiing, 32.00; Cut Mapie, $3.00; Mill Blocks, $1.76, cut any length; also Anthracite Coal ; delivered auywhers in the city.J.C.MACDIARMID, No.£ Canal Basin, cor.of Guy and William street.Bell Telephone Main 42 TO 8TAMP COLLBCTCRS\u2014I AM BRBAK- tng up a collection of 10,000 varieties and cag eal] any stamps at half of Scott\u2019s Jatest cstalogre prices except unused current siamps.Orders promptly fled.150 Peel «treet \u2014\u2014\u2014 Summer Resorts.TO LET, AT DORVAL (NEAR FOREST and Scream Club), Furnished Cottage, euntaining eight rooms; also water sup- pty.JOHN G.SAVAGE.ee Money Wanted.WANTED, $100.00 ON FIRST-CLASS SE- eurity, by French-Canadian Modiste In business, for 3 or 6 months.\u2018Address F.400.\u2018Witness' Office.Personal.WILIL D.DANIELS, PAINTER, PLEASE call at 3 Seiby avenue, Westmount Cottage Wanted.WANTED TO RENT, FOR JULY AND August, a Summer Cottage, with six or more rooms.must be near a lake or river.Address P.O.Box 199, Montreal Houses Wanted.WANTED, SIX OR SEVEN ROOM House; rent pot to exceed $16.Apply, J.D.M4., \u2018Witaess\u2019 Office.WANTED, BY A BRITISH FIRE INSURance Company an expert Stemographer and Policy Writer.Apply, with reter- ænces, to P.Q.Box 2385.WANTED, BY WHOLESALE DRY GOODS House, Young Man as Junior Ledger- keeper; must be good penman.Apply P.O.Box 168.GOOD MEN ONLY, TO SELL THE MOST popular contract of its kind in Canada.Cail 10.30 a.m., Room 37a Guardian Bldg.WANTED, YOUNG GIRL FOR PARTIAL i one living at home preferred.Apply at 2438 St.Catbegrine street.LINOTYPE OPERATOR WANTED.Apply at 672 Cralg street.WANTED, 100 LADIES AND GENTLEmen; $10 daily.No capital required.No fake scheme.Write for particulars.C, R.PARISH, Toronto.JOB PRINTING CLERK WANTED AT the \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.WANTED, A GENERAL SERVANT FOR a family of two; no washing; good wages.Apply 325 Metcalfe avenue, Westmount.GIRL, WANTED TO RUN ERRANDS, and Girls wanted for Bindery.Apply at the \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.WANTED, WOMAN FOR GENERAL housework; wages, $20.00 per month; must sleep at home.Apply 80d Crescent street.WANTED, A SMART MESSAGE BOY.Apply at \u2018Whiness\u2019 Office, 672 Craig street may be left with A T.CHAPMAN, Bookseller, 3407 St.Catherine 8 WM.DRYSDALE & O., Booksallerssnd Stationers, 2678 Bt.Omtherine Otroct.or FST Pat CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS CASH TARIFF, Situation Vacant, Situation Wanted, Puc fls Waated, Rooms To Let, Articles Pound | {Secondhand Articles Wanted or Per mle.20 Words for 10c.Mec for each additionn! word.Six \u2018Dame for the price af four.Property For Sale or To Let.Cther Articles For Sale.25 Words for 250.1 ceut for each additionni word.Six tae sertions for the price of four.Personals, Agents Wanted.25 Words for boc, erent NOTICE PARTICULARLY, Poitage Stamps wil be Zeropted.\u201cThe above rates are CASH with When not prepaid neomerous have tp be made, and the rate is, i9 consequence, much higher.Na charge made in oor books for any ade vertisement of loss than Sve Unes space._Empioyment Wanted.WANTED, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING OR Sewing, in smail, quiet house, to be treas- ed as equal, or care for part invalid; give full particulars to HOUSEKEEPER 10, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.WANTED.POSITION WITH FAMILY GOing to England tnis -ummer, good nurse, dressmaker: willing to be useful, stay with friends in England, or travel with, and return here; refereaces.Address N.C.4, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.WANTED, ENGAGEMENT FOR GARdening work coming season,one or two days per weck; also jobbing; other work ac cepted prior to opening of season.Address GARDENER, 25 Balmoral street \u2014 Rooms to Let.THREE ROOMS, EN SUITE OR SINGLE, in a private family.Breakfast if desired.Address Z.19, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.Rooms Wanted.WANTED, BY A YOUNG LADY, EMployed during the day, a good-sized room in central, up-town locality.Address, M.H.75, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.LADY, EMPLOYED DURING DAY, wishes to hear from private family that would rent two rooms (by April 1st); central locality; permanent, if suited.R.K.Tab, \u2018Witness\u2019 Office.i \u2014 Property.FOR SALE, STONE FRONT HOUSE and several Lots adjoining, on Roeel street, near Hibernia Road; would sell en bloo or separately.Terms easy.Apply 510 SL Paul street, or telephone Main 3629.BUILDING LOTS.A safe and profitable investment.For infor Be mation phone, write or cali R.P.INGLIS A 00,, M Phone Main 3874.110 Temple Buiidéng.BD.iy FOR SALE Artistic Residence Overlooking a Public Square in Wost End.A charming residence, built by an archi tect for bis own occupation, beautifully fn- isbed inside, and in first-class order, 3 stor- jes and basement, containing 10 roems, kft- chen and offices.Would be sold with er without furniture.For permits to view, and particulars, apply to MR.TAYLOR, Archi tect, 80 St Francois Xavier street, Moat.real.FOR SALE, CHEAP That centrally situated property, 776 amd 773 Craig street, at present occupled by the Timmis Noble Co.Size of lot, 60 x 90 ft., with lane in re=r and entrance on St.James street.Apply to The TIMMIS NOBLE CO CRODND FLOOR IND SHOW WINDOWS, WITH HEAT AND POWER IF DESIRED.For Store, Warehouse or Factory, About 1900 feet of floor space besides basement, Craig, near Corner of St.Peter.For particulars, address FACTORY RIANAGER, P.0.Box 2234.- \u2014 FOR SALE OR TO LET BY AN ESTATE Large Modern Residence, Near the Corner of Sherbrooke and St.Denis Street, on the brow of the hill.22,000 Feet of Land.A rare chance to acquire a homestead.House contains 17 Rooms.A fine, comfortable property, with 22,000 feet of land.House is well built, almost new, and bright, bas a good view over the city and facing St.Denis street; contains drawing-room, library, dining-room and ten beârooms; conservatory, with fine garden sloping toward south-west, and three spare building lots to the east of the property which would be scld separately at $2,000 each.The house is heated by Daisy furnace and has modern open plumbing, cement basement, is well appointed, convenient, and may be acquired on easy terms.Luxurious Place for a Small Outlay.JAMES WALLACE, Agent, = ! (0m ret 0 2 SR dt EAM AS ed PP a SO SEE CES NO NE LA a SR 672 CRAIG STREET.mans NY gle pry rm Yom ire The property is assessed at $16.000 Was mortgaged to the extent of .Le.13.000 {now paid off.) Is for sale at .14.000 Which could be reduced by sale of spare lots by 6,000 Leaving Net Cost of House and Garden 9 gpa = Re - _\u2014 E pv Ty SOV EE EX We CV AC PE AE er © wd APP TIT re eee Trantor in LE a ES oo ca DT A mera Lg Ré il per CSA Law prove 5 DIRECT WIRE OPEN TO-DAY + GREETINGS EXCHANGED BETWEEN WINNIPEG AND MONTREAL CORN EXCHANGES.The first message of the newly installed direct wire of the C.P.R.Telegraph Company between the Winnipeg Grain Jixchange and the Montreal Board of Trade was received yesterday and it conveyed the cordial greetings of the Winnipeg Exchange to the Montreal Corn Exchange Association.The mes- tage was addressed to Mr.Geo.Thomson, president, Corn Exchange, as \u2018fol- bows: \u2014 \u2018In the first message over the direct wire of the C.P.R.telegraph between our building here and the Board of Trade building, Montreal, the Winmpez Grain Exchange extends greetings to the Montreal Corn Exchange.This market will allow continuous market reporte to be sent direct from the floor of the exchange to yours, and our members trust that such a service will be utilized your members in increasing their business with Winnipeg, as we desire that all Manitoba grain for export will go east through Canadian channels and Canadian seaports.Our grain ckaring house returns for February amd March were sixty-five million bushels.\u2018A.R.HARGRAFT, \u2018President.\u2019 At noon yesterday the following reply was sent from Montreal: \u2018April 11, 1904.\u201cA.R.Hargraft, president Grain and Produce Exchange, Winnipeg: \u2014 \u2018In absence of president I heartily re- tiprocate kind greeting of your Exchange to Montreal Corn Exchange Association on occasion of opening of direct wire of C.P.R.Telegraph between your building and Montreal Board of Trade building.Montreal Corn Exchange Association much gratified that your Exchange desires that Manitoba grain should reach Europe via Canadian routes, and pleased at possibifity of receipt of continuous Winnipeg market quotations.\u2018(Sigmed), NORMAN WIGHT, Vice-President.\u201d COAL HANDLER KILLED.PHILIPPE GIROUX FELL BENEATH WHEELS OF TENDER AT ROUSE'S POINT.Philippe Giroux, 45 years of age, of \u2018Sherrington, Que., was killed xcsterday at Rouse\u2019s Pownt.Giroux was a coal handler, employed by the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company.About 3.30 o'clock he had ussisted in coaling up one of the company\u2019s engines, and ran to turn the switch in order to allow the locomotive to leave the yard.As the engine passed him he attemptdi to board it, but puss ed his footing and fell beneath the wheels of the tender.Both his legs were cut off below the knee and he was badly bruised and cut up.He was carried into the station where his 1n- juries were attended to by a doctor from the village.George Letourneau, tbe clerk in the office of the railway station at Rouse\u2019's Point, brought the injured nan to the city, telegraphing to the Notre Dame Hospital to have an ambulance at the Bonaventure station to meet the train.The unfartunate man, however, died on the way to the city.The body was removed to the morgue, where an inquest will be held.Giroux leaves a wife and several young children.He was a very indnstrious man and was well liked by bis employers.TO ABOLISH TREATING.MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION WILL CONSIDER MEASURES.A largely attended meeting of the\u2019 Montreal Protestant Ministerial Association was held yesterday in the rooms of the Y.M.C.A.» Dorchester street, with the Rev.Hugh Pedley, the president, in the chair.A paper on the Quebec school system was to have been 1ead by the Rev.Dr.Shaw, but owing to the funeral of his som-indaw, the late Mr.Antliff, the Doctor was unable to be present.A deputation from the Church of England Temperance Society, consisting of Canon Dixon, the Rev.Mr.Dart and the Rev.Frank Charters, was received.The deputation brought betore the attemtion of the association a plan for the formation of an anti-treating so- crety, and asked that à committee be zp- rointed from the Ministerial Association to confer with their own committee as to the best measures to be taken for the formation of such a society.Sympathy with the scheme was expressed by several of the members and the following committee appointed: The Rev.Huy Pedley, the Rev.J.A.Gordon.the Rev.Mr.Hubly, the Rev.J.L.George, the Rev.Dr.J.Edgar Hill, the Rev.Dr.Ey Munson Hill and the Rev.Dr.Grif- nth.A WIDOW GETS DAMAGES.Mr.Justice Tavergne render=d judgment yesterday in the case cf Mrs.André Gagnier vs.the Continental Kn- neering and Contracting Company.plaintiff is the widow of the unfor- tumate man who was killed by the fall of a heavy tub used to carry cement to the upper portion of the Weber elevator, on May 16 last, and she claimed $20,000 damages.The court found that devas ed had not been furnished eufficrent protection for his dangerous work, and, moreover.that the tub which caused the accident was defective in its construction.The defendant was there fore held responeible, and ; nt was rendered in favor of plaintiff for five thousand dollars damages, half of which will go to velf persomlly, and the other half to her two minor children.PETITION FOR BELANGER.A petition to the Governor-General-in- Council to have the death sentence of Treoprile Belanger changed ta life imprisonment is being numerously sign.wd by citizens of Montreal.= } PP EC SE Proving Fatal.Fresh Oolds Have Been Added Until Serious Developments Set in.SYRUP DR.CHASE'S © LINSEED AND TURPENTINE.This is the time of year when most deaths reswdt from neglected colds.During the winter months cold is added to cold until the system is weakened and run down and no longer able to withstand the fresh attacks.It is now that the more serious results begin to make themselves felt, Pneumonia and Consumption are the most frequent developments.Did you ever wait to think that if every cold was cured there would be no Consumption and no Preumonia?These diseases always have their beginning in a cold that could be cured by the timely use of Dr.Chase\u2019s Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine.If you have ever used tirs great medicine as a treatment for severe colds, you know that it is entirely different to ordinary cough mixtures.Being thorough and far-reaching in its affects on the human system.Dr.Chase\u2019s Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine cures when other medicines fail.Mothers everywhere bave learned the wisdom of keeping it at hand, to be used in case of Croup, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, Aethma and other throat and lung troubles.my-five cents a bottle, family size (three tinres as much), 60 cents, at all dealers, or Edmanson, Bates & Co.Toronto.To protect you against imitations the portrait and signature of Dr.A.W.Chase, the famous receipt book author, are on every bottle.HARVARD BRONCHIAL SYRUP Has a World-Wide Reputation for the Cure of Sore Throat, Croup, Hacking Cough, Affections of the Bronchial Tubes and Enlargement of the Tonsils.It is the only safe cough remedy for old or young.lt gives almost instant relief, and its results in stubbern cases are marvellous.No home safe without it.Wise travellers carry it vith them.Price 25 cents.Sold by ull druggists and dealers.FOR \u2018ourteen Years.TERRIBLE PAINS ACROSS THE BACK.C nsulted Five Different Doctors, | Doan\u2019s Kidney Pills FINALLY MADE A COMPLETE CURE.Mr.Jaco Jamieson, Jamieson Bros, the known Contractors and Builders, Welland, Ont., tells of how he was cured; \u201cFor fourteen years | was afflicted with kidney trouble which increased in severi toe last five years.My most serious atta was four years ago, wien | was completely mcapacitated.I had terrible pains across ny back, floating specks before my eyes and was in almost constant torment.| could pot sit or stand with ease and was a wreck in health, having no appetite and lost greatly in flesh.1 had taken medicine from five different doctors and also numerous other preparations to no pur.foe 1 finally began to take Dean's idoey Pills and befoe 1 bad taken five boxes the troubie left me and I now feel better than I have for twenty years.Those who know me know how Î was affiicted and pit is almost impossible to believe | hat I have been cured, yet they know it is so, 1 have passed the meridian of life but I feel that I have taken on the rosy tue of boyhood.\u201d Price 50 cts.per box, or 3 for $1.15, all dealers or THE DOAN KIDNEY PILL COs TORONTO, ONT.GRATEFUL \u2014 COMFORTING COCOA BREAKFAST SUPPER, ARONSON & ROTENBERG PAWN BROKERS, » cel Craie se RUTENSERA, o Pawnbrokers and Jewellers [Spon D Many Colds Are | Kidney Sufferer - 1d not Sit or Stand with Easg, po >» THE MONTREAL DAILY WITNESS.St.Catherine Street, (Morth Side,) From Quy Street to St.Matthew Street, THE CITY OF MONTREAL, by their undersigned attorneys amd counsel, hereby give public nolize that on Friday, tne 20th day of April, next, at balf-past ten o'clock in the iore- noon (or so soon as counsel can be heard), at the Court House of this city, they will, by and through their said attorneys apd counsel, present to the Superior Court, sitting in the division ot practice (No.31) in and for the lhstnct of Montreal, in the Province of Juebec, a petition calling upon the said court to choose and nominate in virtue oË the act of the Legislature, 62 Victoria, chapter 58, and ita amendments, two cem- petent and disinterested persons, toi act as commissioners, jointly with one of the Recorders of the said city, as president, and two of their assessors named by the council, to fix and determine, in conformity with said acts, the price and indemnity to be allowed forthe lots or unmovabies hereafter mentioned and described, which the said city of Mont real have, by a resolution adopted on the 11th day of January last, (1904), passed under the authority of the act 3rd Edward VIL, chapter 62, determined to acquire for tbe purpose of widening St.Catherine street, on the north side, from Guy street to St.Mathew street, in St.Antoine West (now St Andrew) ward, in accordance with the homologated plan, and to perform such other duties as are imposed by law upon the said commissioners, vis: \u2014 1l.\u2014A piece of land with a bay-win- dow thereon erected bounded on the southwestern side by lot cadastral No.1679, (part) said side measuring about 9.0 feet; on the northwestern side by lot cadastral No.1680 (residue), said side measuring about 48.0 feet; on the northeastern side by Guy street, said side measuring about 9.0 feet; on the southeastern side by Saint Catherine street, said side measuring about 49.5 feet, containing a superficial area of about 438.7 square feet, the said piece of land being southeastern part of lot cadastral No.1680 of the official plan and book af reference for the Saint Antoine ward of the City of Montreal.2.\u2014A piece of land with a bay-window thereon erected, bounded on the southwestern side by lot cadastral No.1679 (part) (exprepriated), said side measuring about 9.0 feet; on the northwestern side by lot cadastral No.1679, part (residue), said side measuring about 23.0 feet; on the northeastern side by lot cadastral No.1680, said side measuring about 9.0 feet; on the southeastern side by Saint Catherine street, said side measuring about 23.0 feet, containing a superficial area of about 207.0 square feet, the said piece of land being southeastern part of lot cadastral No.1679 (part) of the official plan and book of reference for the Saint Antoine ward ot the City of Montreal.4 3.\u2014A piece of land, southwestern side by lot cadastral No.1676 (part) (expropriated), said side measuring about 9.67 feet; on the northwestern side by lot cadastral No.1676, part (residue), said side measuring about 213 feet; on the northeastern side by lot cadastral No.1677-7 (expropriated), said side measuring about 9.67 feet; on NH q k punded on.the the eoutheastern side by Saint Catherine street, said side measuring about 21.3 feet, containing a superficial area of about 206.0 squarc feet, the said piece of land being southeastern part of lot cadastral No.1676 (part) of the official plan and book of reference for the Saint Antoine ward, of the City of Montreal.4 \u2014A piece of land with two stairs thereon erected, bounded on the southwestern side by lot cadastral No.1675 (expropriated), said side measuring about 10.0 feet; on the northwestern side by lot cadastral No.1675 A (residue), said side measuring about 44.2 feet; on the northeastern side by lot cadastral No.1676 (part) (expropriated), said side measuring about 9.67 feet; on the southeastern side by Saint Catherine street, said side measuring abeut 44.2 feet, contaimng a superficial area of about 434.7 square feet, the said piece of land being southeastern part of lot cadastral No.1675 A of the official plan and book of reference for the Saint Antoine ward of the City of Montreal.5.\u2014A piece of land with one storey wooden building thereon erecied, bounded on the southwestern side by lot cadastral No.1674 (part), said side measuring about 100 feet; on the northwestern side by lot cadastral No.1674 part (residue}; said side measuring about 26.65 feet; on the northeastern side by lot cadastral No.1675 (expropriated), said side measuring about 9.80 feet; on the southeastern side by Saint Catherine street, said side measuring about 26.65 feet, contamming a superficial area of about 263.8 square feet, the said pieee of land being the southeastern part of lot cadastral No.1674 (part), of the official plan and book of reference for the Saint Antoine ward of the City of Montreal.6\u2014A piece of land with one storey JT = \u2014 o ee > ALLAN LINE.LIVERPOOL VIA MOVILLE, ROYAL MAIL SERVICE.From Frem Liverpeel Steamer Mentreal Quebec Mar.31 PRETORIAN,.\u2014 \u2014 Apl 18 Apl 7 PARISIAN.Ap1 8 Api 35 Apl 14 TUNISIAN.Apl 30 May 2 Aplal IONIAN.] May 79am 6pm.May 38 BAVARIAN.Mayl4 9am llpm Tuaoisian and Bavarian are the largest and fastest steamers on the Canadian route, 10,578 tons.Twin screws.Tunisian\u2019s record 6 days, 5 hours, 27 minutes.Midshipsalooas, spacious promenads decks, eleo- trio lights thronghout.FIRST CLASS, Havarfan, Tunisian, Tenign,.$80, Parisian $33.Other steamers $50 upwards.DESSERTE , or Ton r steamers, $37.50 snd $40 Revurn tickets ot reduced THIRD OLASY, Liverpool, Loudon or Glasgew, $25 or $38; Paris, $31.GLABGOW SERVICE Frem Ncw YarXk.From Mentreal.April 14 NUMIDIAN.FET, Aypeil 22 MONGOLIAN., .vive .LORINTHIAN.May 4 First Osbin 850.Booond Cabin $35 Appiy to BH.& A.ALLAN, Montreal ror THE winTER BERMUDA From New York, 48 hours by bighest class steamships fortnightly up so ist Jannary, weekly thereafter.Frost unknown.Melaria impossible FoR WINTER ror eere WEST IN DIES 0days\u2019 trip, fifteen days in the tropics.Tickets or sale ab all Principal Tioket Offices, For further pas.poglars, ei D ins SUTTER BRIDGE & 2 ta for » or J.GBROCK & OO.211 Commissionersst., Montreal ARTHUR AHERN, 8ecreta be Summer Resorts.NOTRE DAME DU PORTAGE.Having purchased the \u201cGroudin Hotel\u201d at Notre Dame du Portage, 50 well snd favorably known, I de- the publie in general that I wiB in future carry it on upon tbe most improved plans, paying particular attention to the comfort of the guests.; As it is predicted thet the coming summer will be very warm, intending guests would do well to have their rooms reserved at an esrly date.Terms mod.erste J.P CASTONGUAY, Proprietor.Address till let May, 40° Richardson Bt.Quebec, Address after 1st , VILLA DESIREE, Notre Dame du Portage, P, Q \u2014 \u2014 THE MERCHANTS\u2019 ode.AWNING CO'Y.1477 NOTRE DAME STREET.SEALED TENDERS, addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed \u2018\u2018Tender for Ste.Famille, Whar! Extemsion,\u201d will be received ai this office until Monday, May 9, 1904, inclusively, for the construction of an extension to the wharf at Ste.Famille, Island #| ot Orleans, County of Montmorenoy, P.Q., according to a plan and ae specificadon to be seen at the office of Ph.Beland, Esq., Clerk of Works, Post-Office Building, Quebec, at the Public Works Office, Merchants Bank Building, Montreal, Que., on application to the Postmaster at 3tc.Famille, and at the Department cf Public Works, Ottawa.Tenders will not be consifered unless made on the printed form supplied and signed with the actual signatures of ten- derers.An acepted cheque om a chartered bank, payable to the order of ihe lionorabla the Minister of Public Works, for two thousana dollars ($2,000.00), must accompany each tender.The cheque will be forfeited if the party tendering decline the contract or fail to complete the work contracted for, and will be returned in case of non-accept- ance of tender.The Department does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.By order, FRED.GELINAS, Secretary.Department of Public Works, Ottawa, April 8, 1904.Newspapers inserting this advertisement without authority from the Department, will not be pald for it wooden building thereon erected, bounded on the southwestern side by Saint tthew street, said side ing about 10.0 feet; on the northwestern side by lot cadastral No.1874 part (resi due), said side measuring about 26.8 feet; on the northeastern side by lot Kadastral No.1674 (part), said side measuring about 10.0 feet; on the soutb- eastern side by Saint Catherine street, said side measuring about 268 feet.containing a superficial area of about 268.0 square feet, the said prece of land being southeaetern part of lot cadastral No.1674 (part), of the official plan and book of reference for the Saint Antoine ward of the City of Montreal.The whole in accordance with a plan of the improvement deposited in the City Surveyor's Office.All the ahove dimensions are in English feet and decimals.L.J.ETHIER, J.L.ARCHAMBAULT, Attorneys for the City of Montreal.Citv Hall, Montreal, 29th March, 1904 Aie 445g _ \u201c PUBLIC NOTICE.\u201d PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that under The Companies Act, 1902, letters patent have been issued under the Seal of the Secretary of State, bearing date the 29th day of March, 1984, incorporating Francois- Xavier Malouin,plasterer comtractor; Jeseph Desjardins, plumber contractor; Alfred S.Royal, agent; Ulric Arcand, gentleman, and Philippe Gélinas, agent, all of the City ot Montreal, said District, for: \u2018\u2019To purchase @nd sell all articles of usefulness or luxury, such as clothes, jewellery, musical jastru- ments, furniture, carpets and books, etc.and doing all things relative to the said objects which are to be carried on throughout the Dominion of Canada and elsewhere, by the rame of \u2018La Compagnie du Magasin du Peuple\u2019\u201d (Limitée), with a total capital stock of ten thousand dollars, divided into two hundred shares of fifty dollars, and the chief place of business of the said company to be at the City of Montreal, in the Province of Quebec.Dated at the office of the Secretary of State in the Province of Canada, this 29th day of March, 1904.R.W.SCOTT, Secretary oi State.| DOMINION LINE STEAMSHIPS.WEEKLY SAILINGS TO LIVERPOOL.From PORTLAN CANADA.cee.April 18 *OORNISHMAN .April 23 KENSINGTON.,.* Freight Steamer, From MONTREAL DOMINION.\u2026.\u20260.s:-