"Old Probs" ~ HICKS ALMANAC And Year Book on Storm, Wea- ther and Astronomy. For 1902: If you are at all interested in weather forecasts, secure a copy | fe, plants of the ."y high prices before they sell ourt Street. dl ASIN A a a -- a ------ ee WHIG. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16° TE 5 PA. SOIT SECOND EDITION UN PAGE FIVE, | - COMMERCIAL MA Sipe What is Going on in the Busines World--The Market News. Geers is importing small auaniities of weekly H Whitney haw yesigned the prowidencs Lol the Dominion. om pod gleel company ow Mog to ilidhentth ol a A mew Cominng With & Papitpl © § $200, 000.000 is to be orgenizst sd incor ported Ube United Sates, Cotign yarn mille of the southern state 'fwill form o cigautis combine. FF. L. Under Fwd, of Douroiy, agrees to finance it of 3 $60,006,000 Senator CM. Depew and sn smmber of railwny magneton have acquired concession: i Mexiep al are to erect a large power {plant ner Toluca, Reprosmtatives of Hiailfax, trying to Duy up the be sity. Inalers are holding for ste! a Now York ice tras on the Mon soll at $20, for su Ottaws axel the other to McCunig Brow record ot rapsiving vacant seals tread wtook exchange have been HH puch, one to Nash & Co, The gent le man i Tuesday Woe the biewst day on Fhe Toren stock exchonus. The day's busi Fon aruroiated HMo of stock 897,000 Lends and 5,000 shires of mini comPaRY Hnues Thee were 4U2 spurte deals fA commission - of Venshive cotton manufasiurrs, { bv 0 Oulegats representing the operatives bins railed from Liverpool for the United States to iavestigate the cotton industry in Ameri a, capecinlly the Northrop shutting loom wind other machinery Notwithstanding the . excessive wool duties of thé Dingley tariff, the skeepraising indus tev is om the decline excerpt an the slopes of the Rocky Myuntams, where there is prac tlonlly free grazing on public amis The Amwrican Wool and Cotton Reporter 'shows that iu the past five veers there hans been a falling off of tinrly per cont. nam bir of hosp in the states of Maine, New Humpshire Vermont In 1895 were in this state 254 435 sheen: last reduced to 236,495 1895 shares rxperis representing Lan AGCon pared in the and there vear New 48, pum were pumber Was 106,233 mm the Hampshire 206 joer yesr, and in pers in 1893 ard 1001 220.998 and 142.506 © a ---- Damaging Fire. Quebec, April 16. A raring st Metapedin, at the famous Restigonche grounds, on the LCR. 'A west wind ig blowing and great fears are entertained for the safety of the village awd only Vermont the respectively hig fire is the head of fishing strong 27 INCH. INDIA SILK, WHITE, black and colors, very fine and even, only 50c. yard. ------------------ WHITE AND COLORED LIBER- TY FINISH SATINS, will not crush, all pure silk, an excellent article at 78¢., yard. FANCY FRENCH FOULARD SILKS, light and dark designs, no two dresses alike, only 75c. yard. FANCY FIGURED ALL WHITE BROCADE SILKS, for waists and trimmings, only $1, $1.25, $1.35 yard. BLACK AND WHITE MOIRA, the new idea, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2, $2.50 yard. ylish Skirt WAS IN PARTIAL BAPRNESS ON ACCOUNT OF LIGHT EMNM- PLOYEES' STRIKE. : The 'Men Confident of Winning-- --Progress of Plasterers' Strike ~The Steel Market To-day. Montreal, April 16.~The city was in partial darkness last night owing to the strike of the employees of the Montreal power company, which has the contract for lighting the city streets The meh. deny thut they had éut wires, the trouble, and on the laim that the company other could hand only get men to trim an occasional lamp. | The men say that they are certain of | winning the fight, while the supgrin tendent of the power company dedlares they will train new men to work In eonmection with the plasterers' strike, one of the eleven contractors, | signed | who have been holding the schedule Fifteen signed. There was un marked decrease of in- terest in the early trading in steel shares in the stock market, although the prices opened steady. The lower steel opened at 69, sold a hali higher, and then sold off a point to 68). The preferred was steady nothing doing in the bonds. Seotia steel jumped 6 points, selling ot 106. The rest of market was dull, with prices steady. Mayor Cochrane has written a letter to the Montréal ety eotincil" ® mending that early date. looking to the proper servance of coronation day by uty. should forward a loyal address to lord Strathcona for presentation to king Edward on that oecasion. : Recruiting for the fourth contingent, in this city, is proceeding satisfactor ily, and out of the forty-nine appli firm, demanded by the men. contractors had previously Nova FO oly the ants so far, thirty-nine have passed | he medical examinalion, none have been sworn in, Montreal, in all probability, will he the scene of a great military review and tation on ; which militia from diffevent Ontavio and Quebec will gather, pro bably to the number of over 6,000 wen. : Since Monday morning, 1.900 immi wants have passed through the Wind sor station bound for the Canadian north-west. They are mace up of "nglish, Seotch, Trish, Russians, Sean dinavians and Italians, and are said to he a very superior class of settlers. ft is ostimated that the number which but so far ! Rev. the reports | thus casing | at par with | steps be taken at an | He also suggests that the city | coronation day, for | parts of | PITH OF THE NEWS. -- The Very Latest News Culled From All Over the World. J.P. Morgan & Co. have secured {control of the Louisville and Nash- jville railway company. CA | The Allan line steamer Numidian, | docked at St. John, N.B., from Liver- i pook via. Halifax, on Wedpesday. Dr. Maggs will still continue to be the principal of the Wesleyan Memtreal has offered 810, library { | theological college Andrew Carn {000 for the erectiom of a | puilding at Port Arthur, Ont. Countess Boni de Uasteéllane, Paris, Miss Anna Gould of New gave 'hirth to a son on Tues re formerly t York, day. To-day 1,000 pew settlers will wach Winnipeg; yesterday 100 cars of set Ftlers and effects passed Moose Jaw, NWT. A case of smallpox is reported yes: terday from Wicklow townsaip, in Hastings, and another in Matawat- chan township, Renfrew county. The body of Erpest England, who | was lost near Reston, Man. in the { blizzard, of March 15th, has been | found, eleven miles south-wett of his howe. The Adams express company's ware: | house adjoining the Union passenger | station, Chicago. is on fire, Is: is | filled with valuable freight and the loss probably win he heavy J. Morgan, the Barings and the | Rothehilds have sechred an aggregate | of £16.000,000 of the new British loan | of £32,000.000. The remaining £16, 1 000,000 will he offered to the public, { The subscription list will he closed on or before April 2T=( 2 hilt a Thirty-one million dollars, in silver the assav office at 30 New York, has been in danger of being melted by qa fire which raced in one of the basement rooms { for nearly two howrs. None but "the { employees knew of the fire and they | finally overcame it without assis | tance, i | bullion, in | Wall street, CHINESE SLAUGHTERED. { By the Russians--They Had Been { Raiding. 81. Petersburg. April 16.--An offi cial despatch from Port Arthur, dated Saturday, April 12th, announces that serious fighting has occurred in the vicinity of the boundary of the pro vinces of Mukden and Kirin (Man. churig) between Russian. frontier guards and Chinese robbers, who had been raiding railroad stations. The Russians surrounded eight hundred Chinese at Kiang Tung Tai and only | thirty of them escaped. The Russian losses were small. | l will pass through to the west during | the present week will reach 5,000. Such an influx of desirable settlers in so short a time is unprecedented. AMBUSHED THE TROOPS, And Some Two Thousand Killed or Captured. Hong Kong, April 16.~A courier who arrived at Canjon, yesterday, re norted that over 2,000 imperialist sol liers, sent by marshal Lu against the rebels, were ambushed in a narrow lefile and were all killed or captured The situation in the rebellious dis triets of southern China is increasing ly alarming. ' The viceroy of Canton has tele graphed to Pekin urging the immedi ate forwarding of reinforcements. Lack of news from Gen. Ma and marsha! Lu is taken to indicate that the rebels have surrounded the in perial troops and cut off communica tion with the sea forces. HAVE SURRENDERED. Malvar Capitulates to General Bell. Washington, April 16.~General Chal fee, cables from Manila to-day Sur render of Malvar to-day to Gen. Bell. Organized resistance to us terminated | in novth Philippine." Aged Bride Dies Suddenly. Nyack, N.Y. April 16. Mrs. F. Barker, soeventv-four years married at Key West, Fla, on March 25th, to Cloyd H. Barker, ageo thir ty-three years, died suddenly at home in South Nvack. that she has left her husband her for tune, which amounts to some $70,000 | oi $80,000, Mrs. Barker, before her marriage to. Mr. Barker; Jare FE. Kowald. When in Key West last month for Cloyd H. Barker, known only a few proposed marriage. sented and they were married at mid night of March 25th, at the Grilion house, Key West. whom months, and he A Disastrous Fire. Oak River, Man., April 16. <The Oak house and Todd's geperal store were | The fire destroyed by fire yesterday. is supposed to have started in the ho tel laundry. the contents are a total loss. A great wrtion of Todd's stock was saved. he total loss is about $7000; insar- ance unknown. A British Preference. Ottawa, April 15~The debate on the imperial budget in the Canadian house of commons did not greatly ex: ceed in length that, at Westminster. The subject was brought ap by W. F. Maclean on a motion to go into sup- ply, and the modt spirited debate' of the session ensued, lasting till nearly midnight. Funerals To-day. Brussels, April 16.--~The funerals of two citizens who Jane | old, 1 hor 4 It ix thought | was Mrs, | her health she met | she had | The woman con- | The hotel" guests had to | get out in their' night clothes and all | were killed in the | took place i ANOTHER CABINET MEETING. To Consider Boer Message--Au- dience With the King. London, April 16.~The British cab- inet held another meeting to-day for the purpose of considering a com- munication from the Boer representa tives at Pretoria, and a message from lord Milner. The session was extreme- lv brief. After the cabinet meeting, Jord Salisbury had an audience wit king Edward at Buckingham palace, and stayed to luncheon with his ma jesty. The latter afterwards went to Sandringham. Got Poison In His Eyes. Perey Murray, head clerk in Dr. A P. Chown's drug store, returned on Sunday, after a couple of weeks ab sence. during which he attended the wedding of his brother, Dr. Murray, of Owen Sound, a graduate and gold I medallist of Queen's university. Yee terday Percy resumed work, and to- day met with an accident that will | give him an extension of his holi- dave. He picked up the mortar te | use in mixing up the ingredients for a prescription, Thinking that it was { empty, he hel it up and blew out of it what he imagined was some dust {that had accumulated therein. Tt was | not dust, however, bu' a poisonous substance, and he accidentally blew a quantity of it into his eves. It was damgeroiis to the eyesight and one of his optics was painfully injured by it. An oculist attended to his injuries, which ara not very serious, -------- Psychic Phenomenon Woodstock, Ont., April 16.--Monday morning Miss Gibson, a resident of | Credit street, St. Thomas, was to have taken the train for Woodstock, where she was to represent a patent medicine firm. A premonition, how- | ever. seized her. to the effect that it | was not right for her to leave her mother,altbough apparently there was | mothing wrong "with her mother. After CORFIGET INE the matter for some time she decided to postpone her visit to | Woodstock. Monday night her mother yotired in her usual bealth and with. out speaking to any person passed away in bed. Canadians Ill. Ottawa, April 164A cable to lord Minto from the casualty department, dated Cape Town, April lth, states that Roland Agaszie, Second battal- jon CM.R., was dangerously ill with | dvsentry, at Charlestown. April 13th, { and that John Millen was dangerously iil from a gunshot wound. --Agasrix enlisted at Toronto. Next of kin of Millen, is his brother, John Millen, Wingham Centre, Ont. His wound was received in action at Hartsridge, March Jet. Agreed To Conference. Berlin, April 16.--Great Britain has ny's proposition for an intersational conference to regulate the use of wireless telegraphy. ' i ri A SKELETON IN A SWAMP. BONES IDENTIFIED BY A PIFE AND A KNIFE. William Fowler, an East Gwillim- bury Farmer, Missing Since October, 1900--~Remains Found in a Neighbor's Swamp. Newmarket, Ont, April 16.--While searching for sheép in a swamp in the township of East Gwillimbury, Wil- liam Goodwin came upon the skeleton of the late William Fowler. It was jentified by a kniie and a pipe. The remains were partly covered by leaves. Witham Fowler disappeared on Oc tober 20th. 1900, and from then until last Sunday nothing eould be learned of his fate. He was seventy-four years old, slightly deai and had poor sight. Rumors of foul play followed, but seemed without foundation. The Jdact that the shoulder-blade of the skeleton is broken is now thought to justify a close investigation. The deceasea lived with a relative on the seventh concession of East Gwillimbury, on a farm near by the swamp where his bones were found. He was unmarried. RECRUITING SLOW, Only Four Men Pass the Exam- ination Here. Recruiting at the armouries to-day, for the new contingenl, was very slow. So far a total of forty-five young men have made application for enlistment, but only seven have pass ed the "medical health officer: -- A num- ber of the others have been told to come back later, when their cases would be reconsidered. Only four have passed all the examinations and been sworn in. They are B. H. Camphell, Hartington, of the 4th Hussars. Thomas Mullady, Kingston, former ly of Liverpool, Eng. William Daniels, Prockville, of 41st regimens. Thomas Kelly, 41st regiment. The remaining three men were this afternoon tested in riding, and it is probable that they also will be en listed. Blake Howard, another Brock-ille hoy, "passed the medical officer and will probably . be accepted. He has pot yet tried the riding examination. In conséquence of the units of the permanent corps being considerably below their establishment all dischar- ges by purchase are temporarily sus- pended. Lieut. W. L. Savage, 15th field bat tery, Waterloo, taking a short cpurse at Tete de Pont barracks, left last night for Halifax, having been pro visionally appointed to the Capadian mounted rifles being" recruited for South Africa. A number of the Roval military col- lege cadets have applied for commis sions. E. T. Austin and William Black, Belleville, are here to enlist, if possi ble. The former was in South Africa before, as one of the reinforcements to the first contingent, the Brockville, of the Recruiting At Toronto. Toronto, April 16.<The went on this morning, the following names passing the doctor : David Hutton, Toronto: W. D. Phalen, R.G; Sergt. A. E, Clayton, RG... M. J. Patterson, jr., RG; James P Kesall, R.G.; F. B. Johnston, R.G.; Faward Tremmings, R.G.; Robert M. Allison, R.G.: Arthur Earchman, 48th regi ment; James Darwin, Toronto; Charles Brown, Toronto; James S. Anderson. Toronto; Frederick K. Law son, Toronto; Charles Ricketts, 45th regiment; Adam Kerr, 4%th regiment; Reginald Baumpard, QO.R., formerly 8A . Capt. Straubenzee was notified of his appointment to be adjutant in the third regiment Lieut. Kingsiord, Q.O.R.. was notified of "his appoint ment as lHeutenant. The horses will be at the exhibition grounds on Friday recruiting Taken Ill While Fishing. A sudden death took place in the city this morning. Yesterday Stephen Auchinvole went out to Loughbore lake to enjoy a day's fishing. While out ii & skiff, with Mr. Blake, of that place. he was suddenly stricken with apoplexy. He was brought to the city, and physicians summoned, Hix condition, Br was grave, and at an early hour. this mormug he passed away. The deceased was about sixty years of age, and for the past year or so he had made his home with his brother, Gilbert Auch invole, grocer, at the corner of Clergy and Colborne streets. The deceased wus born in Gananoque, and haa re- sided in Montana for some time, where he owned a silver mine He Has Resigned. Rev. canon Burke bas resigned the rectorship of St. Thomas' church, Belleville, owing to advancing years. The canon, being seventy-seven years of age, was appointed some twenty. Seven Years ago as successor to the late archaescon Patton. Mr. Burke is greatly beloved by his congregation, and his reticement will he regretted by people of all denominations. He sug gested as his successor archdeacon Worrell, Kingston, Will Be From Home. It ie not believed that the 13th rezic ment will invite the Kingston regi ment to visit Hamilton on May 24th as the local regiment has glready de cided to go away on that day. The local regiment do not desire 10 go any: where on Victoria day; its annual trip is generally on July Ist. Let The Insurance Lapse. For the past year and 5 ball Mrs. fwin Carr, Bay street, had been puy- ing | iums on The Yio of Your Skirt Edge is Seen Every Day. Why not have one that is stylish, elegant and Yet: durable, rather than one that is and untidy? You can make your skirt edge an object of admiration if your skirt is bound with 1f you do not find the letters S. H.& M. Redfern--a bias <-H-8 M- corded velvet, cut on a per- fect bias that fits the skirt . * "io ll of Bias Velveiven or Brash without pucker or wrinkle. ** Edge Skirt indings they are not the best Our new stock of Lace Curtains has arrived and you will be greatly pleased with this spring's designs, Nottingham Lace =A x Ra: many of them entirely -- : ny new, ; Curtains, 250 . 880,, 60s.. T5c., $1, 98a. BLES, §2, $2.25, $169, $175, 88, $4, $4.60, on up 0 $8 pair. . g Swiss Net Curtains, h $3.35, $8.75, $4.95, $5.76 sud up. Fancy Net Curtains, $8, $4.60 and up. Sash Nets, 26¢., 850., 890, 40c. yard. NEW FLOOR OILGLOTHS English Oilcloths; 4 yards wide, 25¢., 80c., 85e. 40¢ per square yard. English Linoleums, 2 yards wide, 40¢., 48c., 60c., per equare yard. Stair and Passage Oilcloths, 12 patteros, 10e,, 124e,, 160., 186. Dominion Oilcloths, New designs, 25¢. and 86¢. per square yard r ¢ J LAIDLAW & SON. Jo ANNI NA ASA INNINGS wl? ST . . --_ o -. me I -- SLATER SHOES FOR GENTLEMEN ARE EASY TO SELL. They seem to please at first glance ; they are easy to buy as the price is reasonable and is stamped on the sole ; they are easy to wear, as out of the many good shapes and differant widths every one can be perfectly and com- fortably fitted ; they are easy to shine. Our boy will do it for you and you'll kindly see him do it. F. G. Lockett, Sole Local Agents for Slater Shoes. We will continue to your choice of the MEN' & SINE BOOTS in our window " $2.50. A. ABERNETHY, Princess Street.