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COMMERCIAL MATTERS, What is Going on in the Busines World--The Maret News, lo hosiery certain snades of tan have god rousest ! 1,000 sores of forest supply fuel for Faris for barely a week There i& & reat demand for dress goods in Toromtw, especially for white goods The tendency in the New York market staple cotions agninst buyers Mediterranean oranges and those from Filo ride come to us in Lirch buzes made Mame. - An advance of 10 per ant. bas been muddle in the price of denims. This was sliogeiber unex pected. The price of Jdomewtic A to 10 por oem the pad month There ord cottons and an Upward temdency of warket for them. A plant for the manufacture and emery whesls is to be built at Cortlesl The compuny is cofilalized at $15,000 The workl's ships carry 180.000.000 Lous of merchandive a vonr, and of tis owe-quar ter hy weight is cosl amd ome-tenth wh Ihe total number of failures the past week was weventown last week aid last fiw full grass make of chess from Cana du, Mew Zealaod, aod the United added vo the Eoglivh howe make ous ned for is distinetly in cottons has ard white wi advanced in grey in is 8 general searcity, of conrse ol corundum it Canada twenty vine, agwinst Mew one this week in year States, is all that can be prices There are renewed cles of a between the in a season at pucfisbile railroad possible combiostion of some sort New York, New Haven & Hart wd rumors in cir ford railroad and the Penusylvamia radls sy stern President E. IH. Midland railrond, 8 system patent. This will be world to use the At the fur sales fu London, which are w ball Pnished, Hugo Jaceeckel, of New York, purchased a black silver fox skin for £160 This is the first time such a skin bas been captured by on American They usually to Russia or Paris. Several fox skios be been sold for £2560 each The Montreal produce advises Caosslian dairymen cheese fodder milk, he interests of poth mukers and exporters They that il the cheese is to bring remunefative prices during the of production, ment is repired to show that be no large wuantity of son's make lft over Texas th own the road of bis radlroad in the Rn will Green, of equip the telegraphy the wireless system w of wireless first 20 ve associdlion agam against making from in say arge id en season no ore whe the previous {Everything High Class |) And } Excepting The Price That Is Common. 4 CAPT. MALONE EXORERATED MARINE CITY COMMISSION FINDS HIM BLAMELESS. The Commissioner Harty Dissents Vessels As The India. At Inst' the suspense has been re investigation declared Capt. Ma City disaster [hat decision exvnerates blame. A large number of citizens as sembled at the city hall this morning to hear the decision read. Promptly at eleven i chairman of the investigating com mission, mounted the platform and in clear, decisive tones announced the finding of the court. He said From the evidence submitted at the investiagtion into the of four lives on the derelict Marine City, the court has come to the following con clusion : That Capt possible to do under the then exist ing The 'chief engineer, who apparently was the only person on the steamer to have had any dis agreement at all with the captain, and a man of thirty-five years ex perience as engineer steamboats, says : "I do not think' the loss of life could have been avoided." It is possible that it heen better if Capt. Malone had hoist od a flag of distress on his own ves sel when he saw that there was 'one hoisted on the derelict, but the reas on he gives for not doing so 1s reas onable; and in the evidence given by Capt. Craigie--which is very import ant evidence--it is stated that it was quite impossible to render assistance of any kind from 9 a.m. T hursday {. It has been strongly represented, and brought out in the evidence, that no life boat was left on the Marine City for, the safety of the men, when the derelict was first taken in tow, but was returned to the India by the orders. The reason the cap is that there loss conditions on captain s tain gives for doing this was "only one davit on the Marine City, the other being broken From the evidence produced, apparently, there were no falls on the davits; eon sequently, it would have been a dif ficult matter for four men to handle such a boat without any appliances be Un the derelict, which was stated to about ten feet out of the water der these circumstances, the court of opinion that it was hardly pos «ible for the boat to have been left on board the Marine City. The first derelict, and it it is to be presumed if he considered it was necessary for a boat to be left, that he would have requested the captain to do so. On the mate being asked by the captain from the India, when he was on board the derelict, if everything was all right, he replied, it all right." : 2. The derelict was taken in tow about 10 a.m., Wednesday, and from that time until her arrival off Goder ich, about 5.30 p.m., nothing what ever transpired to indicate that there was any danger. 3 On arrival off Goderich the cap gives as his reason for not mak is tain the range lights. This ik verified bv the wheelsnan on watch by the second mate that he saw the range lights and told the captain so; on being recalled he stated that when abreast of Goderich he could pick the range and it occasionally, The wheelsman states that he heari the second mate say to the captain that he saw the red light, but did not "ee The wheelsman further states that af ter 1.30 o'clock he could them once in a while. Under these conditions wee and when was not good he went, very properly, out into deeper water, 1. It ht out hy the evidence that up to the time the cap- tain went out into deeper water there was no apprehension of danger on the part of any person; neither is it shown that up to that time the first is hrou most of given any signe to indicate that the was apprehension of part, which may be presumed he would have done ii he thought such was the case. The first mate, an experienced seaman, no doubt, and possibly as Decision, Announced This | Morning at The City Hall-- | ~Lack of Discipline on Such | lieved, and the decision in the Marine | lone, of the steamer India, from all | o'clock, commander Spain, | Malone did all that was would have | and to have hauled her up on board | is mate was in charge of the men on the | ing the harbor that he could not see | It is stated {-amendmants, up hear him say he saw the range lights. | the captain found that the anchorage | mate, | who was in charge of the derelict, had | danger on his | I { sel getting into the trough of the sea and coming to grief. The captain of the India tried to drag back to the derelict and throw them a line, but | he mould not accomplish this. Capt. | Ewart, of the Rosedale, an experienc: od toaster mariner, states that it Jl not have been prudent to go within 800 or 1,000 feet of the Marine 7. Regarding the question of the in ficiency of the tow line, the first 'and cond mates, who knew the line per haps ms well--or better even---than the | captain, neither raised any question | at-the time as to its fitness or safety the derelic The second mate | himsell made it fast, aad the very | fact of it having towed the derelict pearly 'eighty miles, and holding on until the storm became absolutely ter | rific, does not indicate that the line was an inferior one The court inepected this tow line on board the India ond was satisfied with it 5. It to tow ; is stated that the captain of the India might have blown whistle. The captain's reason] for not doing so that no one could have heard it on shore. This is a good reason, and any person conversant wigh steamboat whpgtles will agree that it could not'®ave been heard from that distance under such condi tions of weather. 9. It ix charged that the captain did not raise a flag ol distress on the In dia, and that if he had done so it might have been seen from the shore better thom the one that was flying in the rigizing of the Marine City. The | court comidars that it would have been better if the captain had hoisted the flag. but from all the evidence no thing could have been done from the shore, even if a flag had been seen. After a very careful and earnest consideration of the whole case, and taking into consideration in the first place that all the men who went from the India to the Marine City went of their own free will, and were anxious to go, and had po instructions or o | ders to the court is of the { opinion that Capt. Malone should be | exonerated in that he did all that was possible for an experienced man to do | under the then existing circumstances, and his certificate returned, which is done. herewith; Mr. Harty, one of the assessors, dissenting. The court desires to point out that | there is apparently a lack of discip- line on hoard vessels of the class of | the India, as it does not seem correct that the first mate and three men | should lemve a ship without first re | ceiving direct from the cap- | tain. | Signed, 0. G. V. SPAIN, commis- E. ADAMS, assessor. is 8 do so, orders sioner, and { ---------- | PROHIBITION BILL. | It Has Passed The Ontario Legis- lature. | Toronto, March 15.~The prohibition | bill passed its third reading in the yesterday, by a majority Mr. Marter, North Toron to. voting with the government. Mr. Crawford, member for West Toronto, started the debate with a motion, se condled by Mr. Lucas, that the whole of the referendum clauses be struck out of the bill. After a sharp debate the amendment was defeated on a | straight. party division, the govern: | ment & majority being eleven. Later, {| Mr. Marcter moved, | Tucker, West Wellington, that the date of voting be changed to muniei { pal election day. This amendment was defeated by a vote of seventy-six to four. Mr. Marter moved other both seconded by Mr. | Dempsey (Prince Edward), the first be ling that the question be decided on a straight majority vote, ana when this was defcated thy seventy-six to four, | that it be decided by a vote of sixty { per cent, _in__ the affirmative, | was defeated by eifhly-one to two. Mr. Whitnev spoke against both mo tions: Hon. Mr Gibson moved amendments more clearly defining the manner in which the total vote 1s to be arrived at, namely, the total of votes cast for ¢andidates in the gen eral elections of 189%, excepting Otta where the double vote exists and one-half will counted; in uncontested in 1808 | the vote cast 'at the preceeding elec | tion to be counted. This in no way { changes the basis previously announc ed. The bill was finally carried on a vote of forty-seven to thirty-four. The amendment made to the electric railway regulation bill passed about two o'clock this morning, entirely satisfies the representatives of {cities who had decided to fight the | measure to a finish had the concessions not been make, As passed the act legislatu of thirteen, wa, | only cases be of elections DIED FROM THE INJURIES SAMUEL COOPER. SHOWED SIGNS OF DEMENTIA. He Tried To Force His Way Into a House To Heal a Woman-- A Fight Ensued--Cooper Was Formerly of Toronto. Parry Sound, Ont., March 13.-A re port of a serious afiair which ocgurred near Sequin Falls office a few days ago has just reached bere. Sam uel Cooper, a lumberman, who had been working near Sequin Falls, near- ly all 'winter, some time ago showed signs of being demented. He was con sidered harmless. However, a lew days ago, after walking around all night, be went to the house of one Thomas Hooper, with whom it is said he had little trouble before, and, it is alleged, attempted to go up stairs. Hooper told him his wife was ill and wished him to go out of the house. Cooper then said he was God Almighty, and if he but touched the woman she would recover. Persisting in his efforts to get up stairs, Hoop it is said, thereupon, attacked his with an axe. Two other men who were present, and whose names are given as Clair and Bannister, took part in the fight. It is said that six or seven serious wounds were inflicted on Cooper and that he was also shot in the leg. On the following day he was taken to the hospital at Hunts ville, where he died yesterday. Dis trict constable Hanna, at the instance of crown attorney Haight, has been dispatched to Sequin Falls to arrest Hooper and the others who took part in the afinir. An inquest is being held at Huntsville to-day. post fOme er, DOMINION PARLIAMENT. Debate On Importation Of Inferior Horses Into Dominion. seconded by Mr. which | the | Ottawa, March 15.~The most of yesterday's sitting of the house was taken up with the further considera tion of Hon. Mr, Tarte"s estimates The minister of public works was in great humor, and even went so iar as agree to drop one of the items. There was considerable quizzing from the opposition, which kept Mr. Tarte busy in answering. In the afternoon Mr. Boyd, of Mae donald, started a debate on the im portation of inferior borses into the west from the United States, and the subjecf was taken up by members from Ontario, Quebec and the other provinces, ana 'in the course of an hour a gréat deal of information was gathered regarding horse breeding. The debate widened as to incluae other subjects, which caused Mr. Pope to remark that they had heard all about horses and buggies, and why not now speak of harness ? There was a warm outbreak when 85.000 was asked for St, Joseuh har hor, on lake Huron, the opposition taking the ground that the vote of money was not needea, and Mr. Tarte intimating that the opposition was because the inhabitants situa ted there were French. caused THE FEAR OF CHICAGO. Big Building Will Go Down In Ten Years. Chicago, 11., March 15.-- "The steel frame work in many of the big build ings in the business district of Chi cago is corroding, making them very dangerous It is only a sriestion of a few years when these bullings will fall to the ground." This statement was made hy Gen William Sovey Smith at the annual dinner of the Chicago real estate hoard The speaker explained that his statements were based on personal The roads withstand the that within be danger us years out of ohservations and investigations said that the elevated would = not He asserted they twenty speaker structure corrosion, ten years | and within vice would ser To Return Equipment. Ottawa, March 15 Instructions from military headquarters order that officers commanding field artillery units, C.A., will at put forward requisitions to return into store the follwing articles of equipment from their charge Arms--Sword valry pattern, swords, cavalry Accountrements net, knots, sword Harness and saddlery--1'rogs, sword, saddle. Waistbelts to be retained. once sword, ca bayonets, bayonets, sword pattern Frogs, sword bayo- WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING NEW BLACK DRESS MATERIALS : Black All Wool Crepoline. Black All Wool Eolieine, Amazons, Black Cashmeres, Black Trecots, Black India Twills. BLACK Broadtlohs, Homespuns, Moha.irs. Priestley's Famous Black Dress Materials. In a variety of new materials. © We ask all interested to come and see these new goods. April Delineator FREE To ull purchasing Dress Goods. ee - NOTICE Only when we buy lots like # the Goudier and Toronto Shoe Stocks at a good Discoung off ee regular prices can we sell shoes good a judge of weather indications as | provides fue the formation of a rail the captain, does not appear to have | way committee of the government to made any signals to be taken off the | regulate all questions regarding con derelict up to this time; nor does it [nection between electric > Pekin. March 15.--~Mrs. Conger, wife appear that there was any suggestion ings and rights of way over tracks of | of the United Btates minister, made by any person to do so. other lines. The powers of the com | ed by 'the ladies of the American le ). . "and Handles. Prices $1 $1.25 $1.50, 3: 1 2 2. 50 0. ft is only possible to believe - that | mittee, however, are be exercised | gation and of the missdons, entertain & $ 75+ $ ' $ 5 » $3, $3 5 . the captain, who is shown to be a | in cities and towns only on consent of ed at lunch eleven princesses and lad | . master mariner of excellent repute and | the councils of these municipalities. | ies of the court. This departure from | extended experience, did what he con- | This secured what the cities feared the exclusiveness of the Chinese court Dre Good sidered the very best at the time in | would be taken from them, under the | ™* d'Ut® unprecedentech "The dowager | SS Ss the interests of all concerned. | original bill, the right to control their empress sent her greetings. : so: 5. After anchori jeep water the | own streets. La Voiles, Etamines, Amures, Luisaines, . After. aichoring in deep witter the | On Stress . Cheviots, Broadcloths, Taffetas, Veilings, Ete, All the leading novelties. weather began to get very bad, but | at no time between the time of anchor ing and the breaking of the tow line | Silks ' For Dresses, Waists, Linings, Trim- mings. New noveltics. All Colors. ~of which there are various state ments ranging from 8:45 te 1130 o'clock---does thers appear to have Kid Gloves. : Easter Gloves. No old stock. All 2 fresh and new. $1, $1.25 pair. ---------- Introduces An Innovation. Parasols. All the latest novelties in Coverings as low as we are doing just now. lines cross Assist on The shoes are displayed to { tables. © The prices speak for £ ¥ themselves. Insurance Fraud. ¥ STRUCK BY AN ENGINE. Hurled For Some Distance--He Soon Died. been any apprehension of danger on! Winnipeg. March 15.-- Hurst and his | Montreal, March 15.--There was a | years in' Stoney Mountain penitentiary the succour of the men on the Marine | attracted attention was C.P.R., whic ah a Narnne | ich Are made of a new fabric that has ; -- --THE---- would only endanger more lives. The | W8Y Farris, at Point St. Charles, this 3 i y ¥ v ¢ : eficein. Price $12, $15 and IN. wife, found guilty at last session of | the part of anyone on board. After | brisk 'demand tor dominion steel at [and his wife to cighteen months in City. The captain maintains mot | *0olo actively at 112. i 14 ot | no rubber smell or sogginess. They are | y i chief engineer and the wheelsman are | MOTO He was hurled a consider ER B U R N ER . the court of king's bench here for de y : franding the Hartford insurance com- | 'THE LOCKETT SHOE i that time there is, apparently. a di 1 the 'opening of the stock exchange and | jail. versity of opinion. as to the safety of the price gdvanced to 42{c., a gain of 2 positively that he did not consider it | Matthew Jones, an engineer, thir s " on account of the heavy sea. to 1y-veven years of age, wax struck by emally appropriate in Sne weather ax | : * a light overenat. We have them in of the same opinion: these two men | able distance and died ou the way to + | the general hospital. New American Hats. We' have the largest variety of pew | shapes at ali prices. Come in and » Yolume of Illumination them to-night at Camplbedl Bros, =| Princess street. pany, were sentenced, Hurst to two % EE EER veer cv [THE SUPERIORITY OF do so for the t lan engine in the Grand Trunk o jo reason that the attempt | te TE | Cambridge grays, cheviots, olive green | having the most experience at sea, the | -- experience of the balance of the erew | heing very limited, the sscond mate | Funeral On Friday. having served as swond mate for two | The funeral of the late Mrs. (V'Shea seasons: one season as wheelsman, and | took place on Friday, at Uataraqui, four seasons before the mast on a tow | umder the aospi of the Catholic barge. | Apostolic hop 4 amd was largely at 6. Jt is stated. and no doubt is a | tended. It was owing to the sudden. fact, that the men on the Marine City i ness of her death that the funeral was hoisted a fag fi Mistroms on Thu fs so soon. Ml her children wore morning. ana that the captain of the | prosent. except James, who is prac Inebin did) very little to render them | tising law at Nebon, B.C. assistance. In the opinion of the ------ wourt, the captain did all that was : wonder the then existing con ditions. His Tife-boat could not live, ond Capt. Craigie. of the lifeboat Caretaker Phillips complains that boys are playing football in Fron tenac park and cutting up the soft | Gas Saving and | Makes it a necessity wherever gas is used. go Try one and be convinced. £ 3 * welling on