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RAIDS ON BRITISH TRENCHES TO THE NORTHEAST OF CARNEY Three Times the Germans Attacked, but Were on Bach Occasion Repulsed. A despatch from London says: While the infantry fighting around St. Eloi has ceased for the time being the artillery of both sides is busy in that sector, and there has been consider- able trench morter activity. The en- emy raided the British trenches near La Boisselle after a heavy bombard- ment, in which he used lachrymatory shells. He was driven out, although the British lost a few prisoners. The capture of a few men working on the British fronb wire was the net result gained by the Germans in three at- tacks Wednesday night north-east of Carney. The attackers reached the British trenches, but were driven back The Leading Markets Breadstuffs. Toronto, April 18. â€" Manitoba Wheat â€" No. 1 northern, new crop, $1.16, in store. Fort William; No. 2, $1.14 ',i; No. 3. $1.10%. Manitoba oats â€" No. 2 C.W., 43e, in store, Fort William; No. 3, 41e; ex- tra No. 1 feed, 41c; No. 1 feed, 40c. American corn â€" No. 2, 83c. Canadian corn â€" Feed, 68c. to 70c. Ontario oats^No. 3 white, 43 Vic. to 45c; commercial oats, 42 %c to 44c. Ontario wheat â€" No. 2, winter, $1.02 to $1.04; No. 2 commercial, 99c. ^o $1.01; No. 3 commercial, 97c to 99c;. feed wheat, 86c to 88c. I Peas â€" .According to sample, $1.20 to $1..50; No. 2 nominal, car lots, $1.70. Barleyâ€" Good malting, 62e. to 63c; feed barley, 59c. to 62c. Buckwheat â€" 69c. to 70c. Rye â€" No. 1 commercial, 89c to 90c; rejected rye, 68c. to 87c., according to sample. j Manitoba flour â€" First patents, in , jute bags, $6.50; second patents, in jute, $6; strong bakers', in jute, $5.90, Toronto. [ Ontario flour â€" Winter, $4.15 to $4.25s track, Toronto, accordiag to sample; seaboard, $4.25 to $4.35, prompt shipment. Millfeed â€" Car lots delivered Mont- real freiKhts. Bran, per ton, $25; shorts, $26; good feed flour, per bag, $1.60 to $1.70; m'ddlings $27. Hayâ€" Baled, No. 1 track, Toronto, $17 to $18; No. 2, $14 to $15; straw. $6.50 to $7. I ' many German dead being left in the trenches. j The Rotterdam correspondent of the I London Daily Mail telegraphing un- : der Thursday's date says: I "In feeling out the strength of the British in the Ypres sector the enemy ! received a shock. Just before night- fall he delivered a spirited local at- I tack on what was reported to be a ! weak British position, but the effort was repulsed afljer a fierce hand-to- hand fight. "It is certain that the enemy will make many of these isolated efforts. "German troops and guns, especial- ly guns, continue to arrive on the Yser front, where, I believe, the next) i great battle may be expected." No. 3 local white, 49c; No. 4 local, white 48c. Barley â€" Manitoba feed, 68 to 71c; malt'ng, 75 to 77c. Flour â€" Man- itoba Spring wheat patents, firsts, $6.60; seconds, $6.10; strong bakers', !?5.90; Winter patents, choice, $6.00; straight rollers, $5.30 to $5.40; do. bags, $2.45 to $2.50. Rolled oatsâ€" Bbls. $5.00 to $5.10; do. bags, 90 lbs. $2.35 to $2.40. Bran, $24. Shorts, $26. Middlings, $28 to $30. Mouillie, $30. to $35. Hayâ€" No. 2, per ton, car lots, $20. to $20.50. Cheeseâ€" Finest westerns, 18 '4 to 18 Vic; finest east- erns, 17% to 18c. Butterâ€" Choicest creamei-y, 33 to 33'2c; seconds, 30 to 31 Vic. Eggsâ€" Fresh, 26 to 27c. Potatoes â€" Per bag, car lots, $1.75 to $1.80. Winnipeg Grain. Cash:â€" Wheatâ€" No. 1 Northern, $1.16ii; No. 2, do., Sl.14%; No. 3, do., $1.10%; No. 4, $1.07%; No. 5, 99'4c; No. 6, 91Uc; feed, SOVic Oatsâ€" Ko. 2, C.W., 42%; No. 1, do., 41 •: extra No. 1 feed, 41c; No. 1 feed, 39c; No. 2. do., 39e. Barley -No. 3, 63c: No. 4, 58c; rejected, 50c; feed, 50c. VUk â€"No. 1 N.-W.C, fl.Jl; No. 2 C.W., $1.88. Country Produce. Butterâ€" Fresh dairy, choice, 29 to 32c; inferior, 25 to 26c; creamery prints, 35 to 37c; solids, 33 to 34c. j Eggs â€" New-laid, 24c; do., in car- tons, 25 to 26c. : Honeyâ€" Prices in 10 to 60-lb tins, 13 to 14c. Combsâ€" No. 1, $2.75 to $3; No. 2, $2.25 to $2.40. Beansâ€" Trade quiet at $4 to $4.40, the latter for hand-picked. Poultryâ€" Chickens, 21 to 22c; fowls, 18 to 20c; ducks, 24 to 25c; geese, 18 to 20c; turkeys, 25c. Cheese â€" Large, 19c; twins, 19Uc. Maple syrup â€" $1.40 per imperial gallon. Potatoes â€" Car lots of Ontario, $1.80 to $1.85, and New Brunswicks at $1.90 to $1.95 per bag, on track. j United States Markets. Minneapolis, April 18. â€" Wheat â€" May, $1.22 to $1.22 Vfe; July, $1,21 %; No. 1 hard, $1.27%; No. 1 Northern, $1,241^ to $1.26%; No. 2 Northern, $1.21% to $1.24%. Comâ€" No. 3 yellow, 75 to 76c. Oatsâ€" No. 3 white, 42 to 42Vic. Flour unchanged; ship- ments, 67.404 bbls. Bran, $18.25 to $19.00. Duluth. .\pril 18.â€" Wheatâ€" No. 1 hard, $1.23>s; No. 1 Northern, $1.21 to $1.23%; No. 2 Northern, $1.16% to $1.19Vi. Linseedâ€" Cash. $2.15% to $2.1(;'4; May, $2.15%; July, $2.16%. THE WEEKS DEVELOl'MENTS IN THE WAR. In the early part of the week the Germans made great eff'orts to break down the defences of Verdun both to the east and the west of the Meuse. Almost) daily simultaneous attacks were made in the region of Douaumont and Vaux on the east an.i along the Avocourt-Cumieres front on the west. Dead Man's Hill, about mid-way between these two places, was t«he scene of the heaviest fighting, the ravines leading up to the hill enticing the Germans to try an enveloping movement on both sides. They did manage to get a footing on the western side of t*e foot of the hill, but there was great loss of men from the well-directed French fire. At the middle of the week the French straightened out their line, and t*e enemy contented himself with frontal attacks which brought no benefit to him. The end of the week sees the operations on both sides hinder- ed by wet and foggy weather, though at places artillery duels are taking place. The British forces have been engaged further west The Germans have again and again made an attempt* to re-capture the crater positions at St. Eloi taken from them on March 27. These were given over to Cana- dian troops to hold, and the Germans not only have been unable to regain possession of thorn, but they have suffered heavy losses in all the attacks they have made. They reported some days ago that they had recaptur- ed the positnons, but if they did they did not hold them long for the Canadians re-took them and advanced into the enemy's territory, capturing some prisoners. On other parts of the British front) the fighting has been mostly made up of artillery duels. Fears have been frequently expressed In London as to the condition of the force of General Townshend which has been shut up in Kut-el-.\mara for 129 days. The relieving force under Sir Percy Lake has been handicapped through the flooding of the Tigris, but Sir Percy Lake was able to report! on Friday that he had been in conflict with the Turks and had driven them back three miles in places. He also reported that his force had caused severe damage to the enemy when waters from the flood entered the Turkish trenches and caused them to leave. The Russians are preparing for an advance on Trebizond. the Turkish port on the Black Sea. The Turks are making every effort to protect the city of Baiburt, which is at the junction of the chief roads between Er- zerum and Trebizond. The capture of Baiburt would facilitate the movement of the Czar's armies toward Trebizond. The Portuguese have entered into the fight to take some of Germany's colonial possessions from her, and have put) a force into the field to operate against German East Africa. .A.lready they have been successful to some degree. It would appear that the denials of the Germans that a German submarine sank the Sussex, are proved to be false. Both t«he French and United States governments claim to have the name of the enemy craft which fired the torpedo, as well as the name of the commander. Provisions. Wholesalers are selling to the trade as follows: â€" Smoked Meatsâ€" Rolls, 17%c. to 18c; hams, metlium 21c to 22c; heavy, 17c. to 20c; breakfast becon, 21 to 24c.; backs, plain, 25c to 26c« backs, bone- less, 28 to 29c. Green Meats â€" Out of pickle, Ic. less than smoked. i Dry Salted Meats â€" Long clear i bacon, in tons, 16%c.; in eases, 17c.; clear bellies, 18c.; fat backs, 15V4c. Lardâ€" Pure, tierces, ISVic to 15%c; tubs, 15%c to 15%c; pails, 15%c to 16c; compound lard, tierces, 13%c;i tubs, 14c; pails, 14 %c. 1 I Montreal Markets. ' Montreal, April 18. â€" Corn â€" .Ameri- can No. 2 yellow, 85 to 86c. Oats- Canadian Western, No. 2, 52Vi to 53c; No. 3. 50% to 51c; extra No. I feed 50% to 51c; No. 2 local white, 50c; Live Stock Markets. Toronto, April 18.â€" Choice heavy steers, $8.50 to $8.90; Butchers' cat- tle, choice, $8.15 to $8.35; do., good, $7.60 to $7.8."); do., medium, $7.25 to $7.50; do., common, $0.60 to $6.75; butchers' bulls, chcice, $7.25 to $7.75; do., good bulls, $6.85 to $7.00; do., rough bulls, $4.65 to $5.15; butchers' cows, cho'ce $6.75 to $7.50; do., good $H.25 to 6.50; do., medium, $5.85 to $6.10; do., common, $5.25 to $5.75; stockers, 700 to 850 lbs. $6.60 to $7.25; choice feiHlers, dehonied, 950 to 1,000 lbs. $7.15 to $7.50; canners and cut- ters, $3.75 to .$4.25; milkers, choice, each $75.00 to $100.00; do., com. and med. each $40.00 to $60.00; springers $50.00 to $100.00; light ewes $8.50 to $9.50; sheep, heavy, $6.00 to $7.50; yearlings, $10.50 to $12.50; bucks and culls. $3..50 to $4 50; lambs, choice, $11.00 to $13.00; spring lambs, $5.00 to $13.00; calves, good to choice, $9.25 to $10.50; do,, medium, $7.25 to $8.50; hogs, fed and watered, $11.30; do., we'ghed off cars, $11.65 to $11.75; do., f.o.b., $10.95. Montreal, .•\pril 18. -- Butchers' steers, choice, $8.75 to $9; good, $8.25 to $8.50; fair, $7.25 to $7.50; medium $6.75 to $7; common, $6.25 to $6.50; canners, $5 to $5.75; butchers' cows, choice, $7.50 to $7.75; good, $7 to $7.25; common, $6 to $6.25; butchers* bulls, choice, $8 to $8.25; good, $7.50 to $7.75; medium. $7 to $7.25; milch cows choice, each, $85 to $90; medium, each, $75 to $80. Sheep, $8 to $8..")0; lambs, llViC to I2c; spring lambs, $5 to $12 each. Hogs, off cars, $11.90 to $12. Calves, 6c. to 8c. TROOPS OF CANADA NEW GERMAN SUBMARINES SUFFERED SEVERELY] DO NOT DIFFER FROM THE OLD Latest .Vction .Xgainst the Germans Costly to the Latter, Too. A despatch from London says: De- tails received here of fighting for cra- ters, in which the Canadians suffered severely, show that at one spot five mines in direct line and close to- gether were sprung against the Ger- mans, whose defence consequently was momentarily completely shattered. The Canadians then rushed forward to occupy the ground thus rendered un- tenable. The advance was supported by artillery. Th» observer declares that the fire from the guns so close together and working incessantly was like a terrace of houses on fire. The Canadians secured ground for the time being, after which the struggle continued, with varying success on each side, as is always the case in such operations. If the Canadian lo.sses were severe there is no doubt the enemy lost many more. Stories of Super U-Bcats and Underwater Boats Without Periscopes Purely Imaginary. A despatch from London says: The Germans are not using either super- submarines or under-water boats with- out periscopes in their new campaign, according to the best informed navy authorities here. It was pointed out on Wednesday in naval sources that German submarines are following their usual course, and that there is no evidence that they are able to tra- vel greater distances than previously was the case, or to stay out longer. The chief difference in the new cam- paign, according to British naval of- ficers, lies in the fact that more ships are being torpedoed without warning. This development was not unexpected by the naval authorities, who predict- ed a greater loss in ships as the sea- son advanced. The Admiralty officials evidently are not greatly worried over the de- struction of tonnage, asserting that additional mercantile tonnage needed can be built by a system of adjust- ment which will not interfere with the British naval programme. -♦- GERMANS ARE PREPARING FOR ANOTHER ATTACK Paris Pap?r Says Enemy is Weakening Other Fronts To Strengthen Army at Vervlun. A despatch from Paris says: After an unprecedented struggle of 52 days \ the first battle of Verdun may be considered ended, in the opinion of French military critics. These critics also agree that the next phase of the German assault is being prepared with the utmost deliberation. The continued boinl>aiilment of t-lie French lines to the west of Ilill No. r04, a small attack on Thursday iiiglit si'uth of Douauniont, on the east sidi' of the Meuse, and two artillery envagenieiit'.-i in the ven'ioii of Mort H( mme on Friday are looked upon ;is oi'.ly an interlude. .•\s showing the extent of the (iCi- man preparations for the r.ext attack The Petit Parisien is authority for the statement that seven new tJerman divisions arrived at the Verdun front last Sunday. Five of these divisions (100,000 men) were immediately thrown into battle, while the other two were used later. The net result of all these efforts was the capture of 500 yards of trenches on the north slope of Dead Man Hill (Mort llonime* at the cost of :!0,000 men. The Keho de Paris says that troops which were formerly facing the Brit- ish have been sent to Verdun. "It is certain," says this paper, "that the tlermans are now weakeii- inir other parts of their line l>o stren!?;theii their front at Verdun." GERMAN SECURITIES SEIZED BY BRITAIN. ^aluo of Those Intercepted in Mails Last Month £2,000,000. .\ despatch from London says: Sir Edward Grey, the British Foreign Sec- retary, replying to a question in the House of Commons on Thursday, con- firmed the statement published last month that the value of the securities in the letter post between Holland and the United States was £2,000,000 ster- ling. Protests, he added, had been made by neutral countries, and dis- •ussion with them was proceeding, •> 3 MORE ARRESTS FOR BOMB OUTRAGES. Prosecuting .Vttorney Believes Ring- leaders Still at Large. .\ despatch from New York says: Three more arrests were made on Thursday night in connection with the alleged conspiracy to destroy ships carrying war munitions to the Entente allies by placing "fire bombs" in their cargoes. Warrants, it was announced, are out for two others, thus involving nine persons altogether. BRinSU COAL OITPUT FALLS. .V despatch from London says: .\n official While Paper issue<l on Wed- nesday says that the year's output of eoal in (ireat Britain was 253,188,000 tons, a decrease of nearly 12,500,000 tons, compared with the previous year. MORE BRITISH PROGRESS ON THE TIGRIS RIVER London, April 16. â€" Further progress In the efforts of the British array ad- vancing up the Tigris to the relief of the force besieged at Kut-el-.\mara was reported today In the following otiiclal statement: "Lieut.Gen. Sir Percy Lake reports that on .\prll 14 a heavy gale blew all day. On April 15 gradual and steady progress was made on the right bank, and the enemy's advanced lines were driven In and occupied. The enemy left many dead and a couaiderab.t- nuniber of prisoners in the captured trenches. A heavy rain fell on the night of .\pril 14-15. On April Vi the weather was fine but hazy." GREAT BRITISH AERI.4L RAU) ON CONSTANTINOPLE THE SUSSEX SANK BY GERMANS Deflnite Statement Made by Ministry of Marine. A despatch from Paris says: Tha German submarine which torpedoed the Channel liner Sussex was sunk on April 6, it was officially announced on Thursday. The U-boat's identity is fully known to the French Govern- ment. Its commander and crew are understood to be prisoners in a pris- on camp of the allies. The official Press Bureau of tha Ministry of Marine issued the fol- lowing statement on Thursday in re- ply to the German claims that the Sussex was not torpedoed: â€" â- 'We could publish the name of the commander and the number of the submarine which attacked the Sus- sex, as well as the story of her jour- neyings prior to the crime. "This submarine was destroyed on April 5, and her officers and crew confirm all the information we pos- sess in this matter." * __ CASUALTIE.S ON BOTH SIDES. Details of Clash Between Carranzas and .\mericans. A despau-h from El Paso, Texas, says: First actual entrance of United States troops in force into a Mexican town resulted in an open clash and bloodshed on both sides on Tuesday. The trouble occurred at Parral, a min- ing camp south-east of Chihuahua City, and one United States soldier was killed and several wounded. Mexi- cans precipated the trouble by open- ing fire on the Americans as tliey were withdrawing from the city. The Americans returned the fire. The Car- ranza soldiers forming the garrison I did not participate, but used their best efforts to calm their own people and restore order, according to re- ! ports from Carranza sources. ♦ BRITAl.N PROHIBITS THE EXPORT OF FIG IRO.V. A despatch from London says: The British Government on Friday even- ing proclaimed an absolute prohibi- tion of the export to any destination of all kinds of pig iron and nearly all kinds of steel. The prohibition on steel applies especially to the variety used by railroads and shipbuilders, including rails, sleepers, springs, wheels, a.xles, tubes, girders, ingots, bare angles and rods and of plates more than an eighth of an inch in thickness. The exportation of soap containing more than one per cent of glycerine is prohibited. BRITISH TROOPS RAID THE GERMAN TRENCHES Satisfactory Results Are Gamed A La Bassee Canal. IxmUon. .\pril 16. The British ot llclai statement on the campaign ll France and Belgium, issued to-nigh reads : "Last iiigUi after the e.xplosiuii ol two mines, our troops c-arried out < small raid against the enemy trenchei south of the Bethune-La Basse*? road with satisfactory results. "To-day there has been artillerj actinty about .\rra». Neuvllle St A'aast. Grenay and Loos." GERMANY AND U. S. AT WAR. WITHIN A MONTH ' London, April 16- â€" Reynolds' Newa paper says that, according to prlvatt advtccs received in London, big tinaJX' cial interests in the fnited States cal' culale that diplomatic relations be- tween Oermaiiy and the United States will be broken off witJiin a fortnight and that war v\il! be declared within a month. _ * RUSSIANS BEAT TURKS IN SIX-UAY BATTLE. .\ despatch from Petrograd says: The following official statement was issued on Friday: â€" "Caucasus front â€" Fighting con- tinues west of Frzerum. Turkish at- tacks against the centre of the Cau- casus army, which lasted six days, were all repulsed. The enemy sus- tained heavy losses, and everywhere is falling back in disorder, energetic- ally pursued by our troops." London. .Xprll IS. -The statement by naval aeroplane visited .Vdrianople and ' the British Admiralty on the air raid on Constaiuinople reiuls as follows : â€" ' "On Friday evening three of our naval aeroplanes carried out a raid on Constantinople. Bombs were drop- ped on the Zeitunlik powder factory and -aeroplane hangars. dreriped hotubs on tlie railway station. .Ml returned safely. "The flight to Constantinople and back measured ;!0U miles. Although fine weather prevailed with the start, an adverse condition supervened, with Another wind, ruin and thunderstorms." (t yy COURAGE! WE'LL DEFEAT THEM, SAYS THE DEFENDER OF VERDUN Paris, .\prll 16.â€" General IVtaIn, In men, artillerymen, sappers and aviat- eoniniand of the French troops de- ors of our Eleventh army vied with fending Verdun, issued the following one another in d'>ods of heroism Hon- oi-der ct the day l\) his soldiers : â€" : or is due to all. "'rh(> 9th of .\prH was a glorious day j "The Oeruians will doubtless attack i for our arms. The furious assaults again. Let everyone watch and work 'of the Crown Prince's soldiers were |to attain the same success as yester- broken everywhere. The infantry- day. Courage! We will defeat them." Train Youths of 18 Years. .V despatch from London says: The Daily News Parliamentary corre- spondent states that the Cabinet is against general compulsory military service and will recommend the imme- diate training of youths of the age of eighteen. 17,000 French Taken at Verdun. .\ despa'ch from Paris says: The claim of the German War Office that 35.870 prisoners have been capture<l at Verdun was denied on Thursday by tbd French War Office. According to the French War Office the Germans have captured less than 17,000 French at Verdun including wounded. ♦â-  -- GFRM.XN SIGAR RAIION TWO POUNDS A MONTH. A despatch from Borl-n sa.vs: The sugar ratio has been fixeu at one kilo- gram ci.20 pounds) per person per month, according . to the Over-eas Nev.s .'\gcncy.