Daily British Whig (1850), 16 Jun 1902, p. 6

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THE DAILY WHIG, MONDAY, JUNE 16 7. UGLOW & C0, Fine Stationers, 141 Princess Street. iy How Well It Looks ! This jo what they ofl say ofter using our uAks PAINT. use it ourselves and guaranties it the best paint made, » varnish stain carriage op best. Mitchell's Hardware. W. NEWLANDS, "ARCHITECT. UF SECOND FLOOR OVER Ma pote Drop Store, corner Princess and Streets. RNTRANCE NON RAGOT NTRERT. BOARD. LARGE, FRONT ROOM: "ALSO TWO SINGLE rooms, with sen tral, not fur rou City aod Slasdopald ar eta he ROOMS TO LET. WELL FURNISHED ROOMS TO in Yates, 64 William street, ¢ + Breakinst il desired. LET Al from June COMMERCIAL. ---- MONTREAL PRODUCE MARKETS. Montreal, June * 10.~Flour receipts, 900 Le patent whiter, 13.50 to $4.00; patent spring, $4 w $4.20; strsight roiler, $4.00 hers, $4.70 to $3.90. Own St, John Buret Ry... Twin City Tramsit ty ¢ & Ontario . NOU SOE BRD AIS EEE VAI FEE CEE HEE E ven CERVEE EEE C. Bail 4 lot to-day for Re Not Strangers. "Reems to me we've met before,' "1 think so. We either played ping pong last winter or were engaged last stuntier-- can't remember which." COMMERCIAL MATTERS. What Is Going On In the Business World--The Market News. The fruit crop in Westen Ontario year will be immense sd fruit growers jubilant. The total number of failures in Canada for last week was vinctern, agwinst twenly two the same week last yewr. The beet fields' in Western Ontario are giv- ing employment to hundreds of men and wo Farmers are offering bigh wages to this are men helpers. French capitalists are anxious to fovestments in Canada. There are 8.000.000 francs lying idle in Paris. Money js offered at 14 per oemt. in Paris It will take the Odnadion' Pacific railway ap to the end of July to gt ail of last war's crop out of the nofthwest The grow ing crop looks well. Jt is two weeks ahead of last year. The Sault Ste. Marie pulp and paper com pony fails ita markets in Japan, Australia, South Ameria, Moxica, England, France, Germany, Spain, as well as in the Sul avd Cannda. The buttr amd cheese ada to Great Britain last , 18,997 boxe' weture Unsten! exporis from Can But Pe 14.285 boxes last veal: cheese 54.230 boxes as com 15.840 last wear Perth, Kempiville, week were compared with pared with South oe Choose' wales Finch, M4e.; Iroquois, 9fc.; Cownnwville, 9c. to 9 7-16e. to 0 9-16¢c.; Bellyville, 9 7-16c. to Phe Lon don, Pic; Ogdensburg, N.Y. ' $e Water town, N.Y. 9a to 9c; Shelburne, He Canton, N.Y, 9c Ottawa, Cornwall, $e A Popular Clergyman. On Friday evening last a large pumber of 'people, representing the various congregations on his circuit, assembled at the parsonage of Rev. J. C. Cornell, Elginburg, to bid him farewell aftefighis four years of fruit ful labor wmong them. The people had asked that he remain a fifth vear, but conference decided it would be batter to send him to Oxford Mills, a larger and more prgsperous elreuit. About 100 people were present at the Friday might gathering and took ad vantage of the occasion to present Rev. Mr. Cornell with a large easy chair. Mrs, Cornell was also the re cipiviit of a dozen silver spoons and a dozen silver sugar spoons. Among those prescut were Rev. William Craig, Cataraqui, and J. H. Philp, in charge of the Methodist church at Ports mouth. Mr. Cornell and family will leave early this week for their new home at Oxford Mills. -------- Two Scotch Visitors. Robert A. Clow, Motherwell, Scot land, and Robert H. Waddell, Udding ton, Scotland, are visitors to the city. About sixty wears ago Mr. Clow's grandiather came to Kingston to scttle, remaining some vears, but afterwards returning to Scotland. The two young Scotchmen leave on a trip through western Canada to-mor Tow. ii intiidant While William Rell, of Hotel Im perial, was driving past Tete du Pont barracks this forenoon, en route to the country, a wheel iof the vehicle collapsed, and Mr. Bell was thrown out. He was badly. cut about' the head, but not seriously. William McDonald, jr., Stella, under wont a successful operation for appen dicitis at the general hospital this morning. His friends will be pleased to know that he is now gradually re covering health. The Y:M.C.A. baseball team journey: ed to Napanee on Saturday and de- feated the collegiate institute team of that town. The score was cighteen to twenty-vight. .D. Hinton, a shoemaker of Amherst Island, his moved to the city, and opened up a shop near the corner of I Johnston street amd University ave pue, Alexander Ferguson, Division street, Roston, Mass, where he has secured a position with the street railway company. ; clared he lad | MAY ARREST CAULFIELD HE HAS ADMITTED HE HAD | A DIGGER. Disapproval of a Plan to Elect Elders Only For a Stated Period--The Differences Of The Street Railway Men. Toronto, June 16.~Louis P. Bailey, another of the street railway con ductors. charged with robbing fare boxes was, this morning, committed for trial on the evidence of Pinkerton aetective Caulfield. Caulfield swore that he saw Bailey take money out of a fare box with a "digger," also that on May 21st, Bailey told him he had a good day and got about twenty tickets. He, Uanifield, udder cross-ex- amination, admitted that he had a "digger" for the extraction of fares and had pretended to use it, bat de never taken anything out with it. The men threaten to have Canlficld arrested for participa tion in the frauds, The Presbyterian general assembly this morning confirmed the action of the preshyteries, a majority of which had voted disapproval of the proposal to appoint elders for a term of years insteau of for life as at present, The assembly finally sanctioned the pro- posal to reduce the membership of fu ture general assemblies from fourth of the ministers and elders to one-sixth, The principle of raising a fund for the travelling expenses of the assembly commissioners was approv- ed, as was the proposal to appoint an assembly commission which shall act under certain circumstances as an ex- eeutive, \ General manager Keating and a committee of the street railway em- ployees went into conference early this morning and discussed the dif fences between the company and the men at great length. The men did not go as representatives of the union hut it vas stated in advance that they had been instructed to present once again the demand twice rejected hy the company for recognition of the union, r. Koating refuded tq recog nize the committee as one represent. ing all the men, non-union as well as union, and said the company was will ing Ao e gage a hall tonight for a meeting a. which all could he present. The wen, ahr consultation, decided to go on with their union meeting to night and claim that 900 men out of the 1.000 employees will attend it. T. C. Robinette, counsel for Fred Lee Rice, the murder of county con stable Boyd, visited the prisoner at the jail and informed him of the su preme court's decision. Rice took the intelligence stoieally. "Too bad, but it can't be helped," was all he said. A very close watch is being kept. He is still hopeful that the minister of justice will commute his sentence. one A BAD LOT. Members of Chicago Gang Get Penal Servitude. Paris, June 16.--"Eddie"' Guerin and George Miller, Chicago, wer sen- tenced to life imprisonment at penal servitude, and "May Churchill," known as "Chicago May,"' was sen- tenced to five years' imprisonment. When the verdict was pronounced May Churchill threw her arms around Guerin's neck and kissed him passion- ately. The guards separated them and led the prisoners away. Guerin and Miller were arrested in Paris last summer, charged with hav ing entered the offices of the American express companv, in Paris, in April, 1501, and stealing 30,000 francs (86, 000), The Churchill woman was char: ged with complicity. RAIN SPOILED IT. 30,000 Troops Marched Past Heir 2 to Throne. Aldershot, June 16.~The indisposi tion of king Edward, and the incess- ant downpour of rain combined, ef fectually, to spoil the grand review of troops here to-day. The king was re presented by. the prince. of. Wales, who rode to the saluting point, accom- panied by the duke of Connaught, and a brilliant staff composed of se veral Indian princes, the military at- taches, lord Roberts, the cgmmander in-chief, and the headquarters staff. Queen Alexandra drove to the parade ground in a closed carriage with the princess of Wales and the pr ncess Vie toria. Over 32,000 rain-soaked troops marched past the heir to the throne. THE BEST ANSWER. To Alarmist Stories About King's Health. London, June 16.--When questioned regarding the alarmist reports circul ated about the health of king Edward, his majesty"s private secrelary, Sir Francis Knollys saick '"This best aus wer I can give is that the king is go- ing to Windsor this afternoon.' Aldershot, July 16.--King Piward and queen Alexandra started for Windsor at 4:10 o'clock this afternoon in a motor ear. The king showed liv tle trace of his recent illness. the A Sad €ase. St. John, NB. June 16 -- Word came by letter to-night of a sad case of suicide and murder which ocenrred on Thursday, near Graad Falls, Mrs. Dennis or. a young widow, took her little boy and girl to the bank of the St. John river. She threw the five, into the rushing water ize the boy. PITH OF THE NEWS. The Very Latest News Culled From All Over The World. Rev. Dr. Wilkie, of the Central In- dia mission, of the Presbyterian | church, has been asked to resign. The Ministers of the foreign powers to China have signed an agresment for the distribution of the inaemnity. The C.P.R. company has formally taken over the Hull electric railway, which runs between Hull and Aylmer, { i { | Que. { Roman Catholic priests, Hull, Qae., | have taken steps to prevent the Bos | ton Bloomers playing there next Sun | day i Harrow, Ont, was deluged by water It ties four feet deep at | some points. Farms are inundated | and erops destroyed. | Horace J. Harvey, Buffalo, succeeds | to the position of United States con- sul at Fort Erie. Mr. Harvey is one of Bufialo's best-known citizens, The Canadian school of musketry will resume a couple of weeks hence the work which was inangurated last summer at the Kocklifie range, Otta- {on Sunday wi. The C.P.R's "Imperial Limited" started on Sunday." It covers the Cis- cance between Montreal and Van ecouver, 2,906 ninety-seven hours. In the washout of a clay bank, near Middlesex, Vi., at midnight, Sundav, four members of a south-bound freicht train crew were killed, and one other was badly injured. i Rev. Anson Judd Upson, chancellor of the university of the state of New York and ex-president of Auburn theo- logical seminary, died at Glen Falls, N.Y., on Sunday, aged eighty years. The Guev nuns, of Hull, Que., have entered action against the dominion government for $5,000 damages for ex- propriating land for an approach to a new wharf on the Ottawa river front. The Fastern Ontario dental associa- tion meets in Cornwall on July 9th and 10th. The chief questions to be considered are the formation of a do minion dental council and the estab- lishing of an army dental course. Hon. A. G. Blair has returned to Ottawa from a trip to Quebec. He is arranging for strengthening the bridge between Montreal and Levis, with a view to faster train service between Montreal and Halifax on the LCR A clondburst on Sunday night caused the river to rise to such pro- portions that the Central Vermont railroad bridge near Middlesex, Vit. was washed away and other bridges over the river, at different points, are reported gome. NOT MANY QUIET. miles, in Another Union Promises to Help the Miners. Wilkesbarre, Pa., June 16.--Ag far as can be learned the strikers' effort to have the fire bosses and other hosses strike to-day was not as great a success as was expected by the un: ion. It is generally believed the nuta- ber who went out was not great. Jasper Clark, Toledo, imternational president of the team drivers' associ ation, who came here last night saw president Mitchell, Clark said his un- jon will do everything possible to help the miners. Condition Of The Crops. Phillipsville, June 16.<~Mrs. R. Bul- ger and Miss Auona Kennedy, West port, spent Sunday with their mother and sisters bepe. Mrs. Whitmore has returned from Brockville, where she spent a few weeks, the guest of her sister, Mrs, [Bissel. Miles Lockwood was the recipient of a fancy arm, chair, to while away his declining years in. Miss E. Tackebery bas re- turned from visiting her sister, Mrs. McCue, Forfar. Wilson Topping and family have moved to Gananogue. Miss A: M. Alguire i® 'making consid- erable improvements to her farm pro- perty by erecting a new wire fence along the street and putting wp an addition to her residence. H. Cafarty bas the contract of the building. The Baptist congregation is preparing to shingle the shed at the church. A. Stevens has his new bank barn nearly completed. ~The building is thirty-six feet wide by seventy-five feet long. 'the prospects for hay, especially on upland, 1 great, but the weather has been cold and wet for the low-lamis, Grain is looking well. Fall wheat and rye are heading out. Corn is not get ting much of a start so far. Have Purchased Farms. Stoco, June 14.--Miss Blanche Wil son is visiting friends in this vicinity. Miss Aggie Kielty is visiting friends in _Campbelliord. Robert Wilson. has sold hs farm to Thomas Cassidy, Patrick and Johan Whalen have pur- chased the Coe farm. Joseph Findlay has purchased Whalen Bros' farm for ,000. Have Formed a Union. Chi June 16.~The commercial Negra of Chicago, who, for se- veral years, have been without a un ion, were organized yesterday by the American federation of labor. The now organisation. will be known as the International wmion of commercial telegraphers. Between 300 and Wf) men enrolled their names. Favor Proposals. Rome, June 16.~The complete sue- cons of the negotiations between judge Taft, governor of the Philippines, apd the vatican, on the subject of the friar lands in these islands appears to be assured, four ont of the five car- dinals, composing the sub-committee of cardinals, favoring the governor's ¥ ¥ An Abusive Baron. London, June 16.~Barness Halkett, formerly Miss Sarah Phel Stokes, of New York, obtained a di woree today on the ground of the cruelty and infidelity of her hushand. The baroness testified that on several Auiband had kicked her. ARE TO REDUCE GRADIENTS WORK TO GO AHEAD ON CAN- ADA PACIFIC RR. Mayor Cochrane Wants the Poor Looked After on the Corona- tion Holiday--The State of Affairs on Stock Market. Montreal, June 16.1. McNicol, general' manager of the C. P. R., and Mr. McHenry, the new chief engineer, have returned from an inspection of the Ontario division of the road and it is announced that the work of re ducing gradients will be eommenced at once, Mayor Cochrane states that if the city is to vote money for the observ ance of coronation day he thinks the poor should get some of the benefit, something on the lines of the big London dinner to be given to the poor of that city. His idea to charter a steamer and give the poor an outing on the river on the hol day. At the same time he does not oppose some money bei voted to entertain the military which will vis it the city on that day. Notwithstanding the strike prospects Toronto rails firmed up on the stock market to-day, after being as low as 1182 on Saturday. The stock opened in 'the dealings at 119 to which point it had recovered at the end of last wegk. In the subsequent trading the price recovered a full point. Canadian Pacific was strong at 1863 to 137, but later lost hall a point. The rest of the list was uninteresting. 1s At The Police Court. The police magistrate spent about two hours this morning hearing evi dence in two cases of assanit. A young citizen preferred a charge against a Princess street merchant, who laid a counter charge against the young man. The case against the merchant wae dismissed, and judg ment against the young man was withheld. A case of infraction against the health act, preferred against a resid ent of Alfred street, was withdrawn. The case against . the lad Edward, charged with using "Mr. Ockley's horse without the owner's poring: was further postponed for one Yay Was Interred This Morning. The funeral took place this morning of Agatha, youngest daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Murray, Clergy street In 8¢. Marv's cathedral g solemn re quem mass was celebrated, participa ted in hy a large congregation of mourners. The remains were laid to rest in St. Mary's cemetery. The late Miss Murray had just reached the es tate of womanhood. She possessed a charming disposition and had a wide circle of friends. For upwards of a vear she hore with christian patience her illness and when the summons came she was prepared to answer its call. Elopers Not Caught. The police vesterday received com- munication from Alexandria Bay, N Y., asking them to keep a look out for an eloping couple, were sup- posed to have taken passage on either the steamers North King or Toronto The couple bailed from ge village near Alexandria Bay. Police Sergt. Snod- den and constable Aiken searched both boats upon their arrival here but failed to secure any trace of the young people. Humor Of Smart Set. "Waht's the penalty for bigamy?" "Pwo mothers-in-law !"' The wife--Oh, George, 1've loi bathing suit !| What shall I Jo? The . hushand--Don't say anvihing about it and it won't be missed, Mrs. Bliss (reading paper)--Dearvest, 1 see marriage licenses are only two dollars, while divoree papers cost fii ty; why is it? Mr. Bliss (also more, my reading)--Worth New Houses Being Built. Star. Corners, June 16.~Overton Babcock has the. cellar wall of his new house completed. William Reid intenfls to begin building operations shortly. A fishing party from this vi cinity spent 'a very pleasant outing at Sydenham lake, one day last week, Miss Sarah Lake spent last week vis iting friends in Sydenham. Visitors : Mrs. George Van Luven, Toledo, 0, at J. H. Lake's; S. Shibley, Toronto, at James Shibley's. Had An Encounter. Old Forge, Pa., June 16.--A desper- ate encounter between a score of des puties employed at the "William A" colliery, of the Lehigh and Wilkes barre company, at this place, and 200 armed Italian strikers, occurred at eleven o'clock last night. At least twenty shots were fired, but so far as Known no one was hirt. His Death Expected. Thomas Sullivan, of the Clarendon hotel, to-day received tidings from Belleville to the effect that his broth erindaw, B. Truish, was ill bevond recovery, his death is being awaited Mr. Truish"s wife died in December tawt. Hin death now will make the fourth head of the family who has passed away within fifteen montha. Marine Notes. The steamer Pierrepont began daily trips ito Gananoque to-day. The steamer America began her trim on the Cape Vincent route to- v. The steamer New Island Wanderer is being overhauled, before beginning her season's work down the ricer. The Murderer Will Hang. Dr. Phelan has returned from Brandon, Man., where he went to ex- amine Walter Gordon, the Boissevain TO. reproved playing dice. the question of daily To gain a little extra That is why Chase & a little thing," said the culprit. " Habit," replied Plato, is no little thing." At first sight the choice of breakfast coffee seems trifling. Any coffee will do. But a trifle ; but to gain daily strength contin- wously is to acquire 2 new vigor of health. \ a man for daily You reprove me for habit is important. strength one day is Sanborn's Coffee for -MONTOw Moming We Will Offer The Following Special Bargan. ~ This is part of alot facturer of White Skirts a quantity on hand we great reduction in price. | SII 0000 yards White P.K. Extra good quality English Skirting P. K. Always Sold at 30c. Yard, Sale Price To-morrow Morning 15C. yard. imported by a manu- and as he had too large secured this lot at a Sale Opens at 9:30 ALL SALES FOR CASH ONLY. No telephone orders J taken for this lot. J. LAIDLAW & SON. Jem AIS ANSP PNP -- Gentlemen °F Kin ---- gston You will be surprised when you see what really good and stylish Boots in BOX CALF or DONGOILA we can give you for - $2, $2.50, $3 ' em S-- If you want anything better than these of course TER BOOT at $3.5 THE LOCKET! Headqua rters FOR you will take the SLA- or $5. SHOE STOR PIG TIN. ANTIMONY CANADA METAL CO.. TORONTO, "Werns.

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