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.3 a: ' eight?“ row and others. he'd been arranged wt! to travel at about ten .1 hour. Thom was a picturesque scene outâ€" ‘do Ventersdorp, thirty-one miles northwest of Potchestroom. A com- mando of Boers met the party and escorted it into the town. A bouquet Landrost, and the commando of Boers drew up in a half-circle out- side. Soon after, Gen. Delarey arâ€" rived and was cordially reCeived by Hr. Chamberlain, who introduced him to Mrs. Chamberlain. After the presentation of an ad- dress of welcome. the Searetary made a speech to the commando, in rhiCh be congratulated thc'Boers in being the comrades of so great and gallant man as Gen. Delarey. He laid 11130: “I hope he is my friend, .8! I hope you are all my friends. fie fought. a good light, and there is nothing to be ashamed of on either ‘30.." ' 0n the conclusion of Mr. Chamber. this speech, which was throughout "this vein, General Delarey unex- ' ly stepped forward and ad« the Boers in Dutch, declaring his belief that the Colonial Secre- tary was “the man to set things right in South Africa." These speeChes made an ' excellent Melon. On proceeding on their journey yesterday, General Delarey mompwied the party. . _______________ ' COWCATCHER SAVED um. â€"â€" 2.1!. 8B. Fireman Injured at Hamilton Saturday Morning. Hamilton, J an. 26.-â€"James Tice, a To H. 5:. B. fireman, who heard. at 28 Hunter street, met with a nar- row escape from death Saturday morning between 7 and 8 o’clock, At Ninemount he jumped from his engine to turn a. switch, but by mischance his foot slipped on the icy track and he fell in front of the slowly moving ‘ne. Fortunately. his coat taught on the cowcatcher, and in this way his life was saved. As it was both his arms were broken, and his chest badly cut. beSides receiving serious internal injuries. He Was taken to the City Hospital, where at first little hope of his recovery was held out, but yesterday he is in a much improved condition, and the doctors now haVe strong hopes of his recovery. Tice’s home is at Welland. A Trachman Killed. Windsor, Jan. 26.-â€"â€"Charles Chubb. n trackman employed in the Grand Trunk RaiIWay yards, was ground to death by a train of freight cars Friday afternoon. Coroner Bell em- panelled a jury and decided to hold an inquest to-day. “THE ANTHRACITE TRUST.” Manon of Negotiations For the form- ation of 3 Combine. London, Jan. 26.â€"After months of negotiations between the OWners of anthracite coal mines a definite ar- rangement for the formation of a combine Was concluded Saturday. The St. J ames' Gazette Saturday wnoon says it understands mat- have so far progressed that the counters of the plan have decided register a company under the same of “The Anthracite Trust," with a capital of $15,000,000. Most ' it is added. are Not Inning ns Inch. Philadelphia, Pa.. Jan. 26.â€"Ths hthracito Coal Strike Commission held one session Saturday, at which it continued to hear witnesses repre- filnting the independent coal com- pales. One said the contract min- ors employed by the company an not mining as much coal now as they aid prior to the organization of the union. ‘ # V ‘- Gmt Loss of Life. Christiana, Norway, Jan. 26.-â€"'I‘h¢ steamer Adekke of Bergen, and hav- on board a crew of 13 men, is summed to have founderod in the North Sea in a storm Ffiday. A fishing smack Was sunk in Ran- doeSund, and three men were drown- ed. and a ferry boat was wrecked at Vaxiloe. with the loss of five lives. ”- llgr. Sbnmttl Held Reception. and Catholics paid their respects to the new Papal Delegate yesterdu. lgr. Sbarretti held a reception at the university, and for nearly three hours there was acoustant stream of “mammalianmca- inst ministers down to humblo‘citiâ€" ms, M.. :2...- modbynm Tweed, ‘Jan. 22. â€"â€" A man and flnbort Gena-eon was found dead in 1b. woods near Actinolite last night. So had been working atwshldding Isadkmmrhonhisforehend, - unidenttbatovofhishonsl Wm,- company them General Superin Williams. His teatime upon the company’s answer . minors' demands. He was subjected to a rigid moss-examination by At- torney Darrow for the Miners' Un- ion. and Wes compelled to admit that, although thirteen men were re- fused employment by the company for alleged criminal acts during the he had no knowledge that any one of them had ever been guilty of a criminal action. Mr.‘ Darrow read from a letter written by Mr. Markle to Recorder Wright of the commission, a para- graph stating that it Was the inten- tion of the company to take back all the former employes excepting afew who had been guilty of criminal acts. He asked the witness if he saw and approved the letters before it was forwarded. and received an 'afl‘irm'aâ€" tivo reply, l“Is there one of the thirteen men mentioned who has ever been guilty of a criminal act, so far‘ as you know?" queried Mr. Darrow. “No," said the Witness. ”Why were these men turned out?" "Because Mr. Markle said they had commieted acts for which he did not care to re-cmploy them.” . ‘ Frank Walk‘ of Jeddo, general storekeeper, testified that up to 1890 ninety per cent. of the Markle Com- pany employes had dealt at his store. The credit system. he'said, was discontinued in July, 1901. After the credit system had 'been' abolished, witness said he ‘uad made reduction in the prices of his goods amounting to about ten per cent. He laid also that he had lost about tWOâ€"thirds of his custom. All Old Ofllcers Elccted. Indianapolis. Ind.. Jan. 27.â€"At yesterday's session of the United Mine Workers’ convention the report of the tellers on the referendum vote for national officers showed the re- election of all the old ofllcers. Dele- gates to the American Federation of Labor were also chosen. Indianapo- lis Was selected for the next conven- tion1 Dealers Have Cold Feet. Detroit, Mich., Jan. 27.â€"A prelim- inary injunction was issued yester- day against the Detroit Coal Ex- change, an organization of thirty dealers, restraining the Exchange from fixing the minimum prices at which coal shall be sold. The fact was brought out that fourteen of the l have resigned from, largest dealers the Exchange, leaving the smaller dealers to settle with the law, A CANADIAN WITNESS. Coal Investigating Committee in Boston E Begins Its Work. Boston, Jan. 27.-â€"The Coal Inves- tigating Committee appointed by the National House of Representatives began its work here yesterday. Henry T. Shaffer, a salesman of the Sterling Coal Company, shipâ€" ping over the Pennsylvania, road, explained trade conditions. He did not think many small vessels are carrying coal at present which in former years had been driven out of the business, owing to low freights. He thought that the. McCall resolu- tion, suspending the coastwise law, might relieve the situation in a measure, but most foreign vessels are not adapted for carrying coal, and it might not have much effect. Whitfield Tucke of Winchester asked the committee to request the pres- ence as a witness of H. A. Channell of Stanstead, Quebec, 3 dealer who .is said to be buying coal in Pennsyl- vania and selling it in Canada at 87:50 a ton. ‘ llU-LlEN-SEN PROTEST FAILS. Notorious During Boner Troubles. Is New Governor of slung-8i. mm. Jan. 27.â€"-Huâ€"Llen-Sun, Gov- ernor of Hunan, one of the oflcials blacklisted by the pOWers after the Boxer troubles on account of the complicity in the massacre of mis- has been appointed Gov. ernment to observe the agreemcnt to diszniss him from office, but now the American, British and French 'Minis- tors are sending a note to the Gov- ' that, considering jurisdiction, it is not w ' him to a. province where the mission- ary interests are exceedingly‘ im- portant. __ Sumter! in nline. Torre Haute, Tipplc at the Harris Landlord Mine, three miles west of here, was burned One man was killed. that theirrocovery is mine, which is a small one, has but one entrance. The fire destroyed the hoisting machinery, and 20 men in the workings were raised to the sun- J, F. Mt. Saturday‘s; route be Ottawa. when they . function with other provincial Innis- terl. discuss better terms on Tues- day with Sir Wilfrid Laurier and id , and if they succeed Island's grant for and legislation will be increased from $30,000 to $100,- 000. while QuebeC’s figure will go up fmm $80,000 to $150,000. In fact, . declares these demands, which are based on the resolution adopted at the Quebec conference and supported b receive favorable hands of the Federal Government. As regards increased representa- tion for P.E.I. in the House of Com-‘ mons. Hon. Mr. Peters and his col. leagues say they will have to fight it 'out alone. ing a special case, and not infring- ing on the B.N.A. Act, he is most _______._â€"-â€"-â€" MANITOBA SCHOOL QUESTION. _â€" , Archbishop Brushed of Montreal Says It ‘ Is Not Settled. Montreal, Jan. 26. â€"- Archbishop Bruchesi, in the course of a sermon at | the cathedral yesterday. dealt with. a number of public topics, including the Manitoba school question. He repeated that no question can be definitely settled while full justice to any section of the people is withheld or denied, and in making the state- ment he said that‘the Pope shared his views. Thirty years ago states and deprived of his liberty. The head of the church continues to reamrm that this great spoliatlon and injustice has taken place. yet no one ever dreams of accusing the Pope cf wishing to set Europe in a flame. So it is with the Manitoba school question, which is not dead and bur- ied, and which will not be settled un- til justice is done. His Grace also threatened to interdict a certain newspaper for its criticisms of the clergy, and certain theatres for pro- ducing immoral plays NORTH YORK PROTEST. Petition and Cross-Petition Formally Dis- missed on Saturday. Toronto, Jan. 26.â€"No evidence be- ing offered, the petition and the cross-petition against lion. B. J. Davis and Mr. T. Herbert Lemiox, reSpectively, were formally dismissed at Osgoode Hall on Saturday by Mr. Justice Maclennan and Mr, Justice MacMallon. The proceedings were of the briefest possible character, last- ing only a couple of minutes. Neith- er the petitioner nor the respondent was present. Hon. Mr. Davis had nothing to lay on Saturday with reference to' the dismissal, but it was stated in his behalf that he was reserving his statement until Tuesday. when it onld be made to a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Liberal l Associationlof North York to be held incur, Theirs, he added, be-. I l hopeful of success. i the ' Pope was despoiled of the Poutificial ' No man who has a little money to spare should miss this event The sale started well two weeks ago, but as it grows older it gro ws better. The storey of the values was too good to keep and friends told friends about the phenomenal Clothing values that could be found at Gough’s Challenge Sale before stock-taking. MEN THIS RUGHT TR BE YOUR STURE FUR CLUTHING end of each season we hold our semi-annual Clean We gather all thats left from the season’s selling d brings us the ready cash. Twicea year at the 'chep Clearance Sale. and cut the prices that saves you money an . If Saving counts this is the time to score quickl thick all over the store just now, Ask and if satisfactory uy it ; if you regret your c bring back the goods and get your money. ____________________.â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" EXTRAORDINARY VALUES ll MEN’S UVERCRATS M All our $15 Raglan Overccais to be sold at $10 All our 88 and $10 Raglan Overcoat: to be sold at” All our $7.50 Mosccw Beaver Ovcrcoats to be sold at $4 _;,,,. All our Heavy Freize Overccats to be sold for $3 in. psi-s _Mens Trousers 450 pa’rs Men’s Fine Tweed Trousers to be sold at $l.75 300 pairs Men’s $1.25 and Ii 50 Heavy Working Trousers to be sold at 70:. for $2 85 $4.90 Gongh's special $12 Suits in English Clay Wor- stcds for $10 at 2.80 in the afternoon in Temper-l ance Hall. Newmarket. FREED ON SATURDAY. Han Who Shot Bis Brother Discharged by Judge Hardy. Brantford. Jan. 26.â€"Sam. Watson was given his freedom Saturday. He was arraigned on a charge of man- slaughter in connection with the death of his brother, Wesley Watson, at Middlepor‘t. The law in reference to manslau‘h- 240 pairs of Men’s Heavy Winter _Twced Trous- i crs to be sold at $1.25 Men’s Suits All'Wool Canadian Tweed Suits, regular $5.50 All Wool Fine Tweed Suits, regular 37 50 for y. hing you need, inspect it, hoicc after taking it home 0.0””. OOfi‘OQO” Cases in point are School Clothing for Boys. Bays' Raglan Overcoats for . - Youths’ Raglan Overcoat: for Boys’ Frcize Reefer: for Boys’ 3 piece School Suits for Boys’ 3 piece tine Suits for Boys’ 2-piccc Tweed Suits for Men's 2-piecc Suits for . 95: $3 95 $4.25 $1.75 $2.95 53 95 $1.50 Men’s Fumhhings {1.331‘0 be sold at prices that will be tempting and will almost force you to buy whether for present wants or for future use. Bargains in Underwear, Winter Socks, Heavy Working Sheets, Winter Gloves, Hats and Caps. B. J. CIOUO . The Wonderful Cheap Man 'WWW m was argued at. length by Crown Clnsh Between Socialist and Conservntlvo‘i Attorney WilkeS. who acted for the ' Crowu, and Louis F. Hcyd, who de- ifended the accused. After consider- ,mg the circumstances under which ~the shooting occurred Judge Hardy inequitted the prisoner and discharg- ed him. In doing so he referred to the pain which the tragedy had causâ€" ed the brothers, and both of them. who were in court, wept bitterly, T0 ANNlliILATE SPACE. ‘ m1. Brnnn Announces n New and In. I portnnt Discovery. Berlin, Jan. 26.â€"Prof. Brew: on- nounces that he has discovered a new, simple and economlcal method by which he can send unmeasured quantities of electric energy into the atmosphere. By this discovegy he will be able to overcome the ques- tier: of distance in wireless tele- graphy, insure greater reliability in transmission and more precise tun- mg of corresponding instruments, thus rendering them independent of other 837m .-â€".â€"â€"-'-â€"â€"â€"-. .. - . Civil Servants’ Wants. OttaWa. Jan. 24.â€"â€"The civil ser- ’Vants have decided to as}: for an in- crease in the salaries of all the grades of the service. A meeting was held Thursday night in connec- tion with the matter. reunion Against remnants. .-A petition has been. presented to Premier Boa praying that a commission be issued to enquire into the dial‘gea that emanation and ballot were practised on a large scale in cognac- ,tion with the'tsking of the refers- dum on the Liquor Act. 1902, in Incuons. Indianapolis, Jan. 23.â€"-At yester- day’s session of the annual conven- tion of the United Kine Workers of America, there came a clash between the conservative and socialistic fac- tions. It originated in a resolution from a local union favoring go ex- pression on government ownership of coal mines and railroads. The Be- dallstic faction based its arguments on the anthracite strike, and the combination of coal companies and railroads, and declared that a ten- dency not to treat with miners “ao- conilng to the laws of man or ,God," made it necessary for the gGovernment to take some such so- .tion. The controversy finally was referred back to the committee. "' MILBUKN’S - % amateurs I 0 Is... .1... l I IINB OWNEIS' VIEW. Che-Definite “home For Govern-eat Control ls Ohiooted To. Johannesburg, Jan. 23. - Hr Fhunberlain in a speech Wednesday night proposed that the Government diould import to South Africa fiv. thousand natives on Condition that the mines import an equal number. the Government inborn-s to be em- ployed on the railroul gnu other Government works. Ho estimator! that this step would release ten thousand natives for work in the min... ghebfino owners, however, appear 0 t to any Governmen control in the matter. They won: the on door policy and believe that the shardmlders will, not sane- tlon the importation of British law before. N0 mam. Where-Sen cool lot to Be huduod'ltn. Toronto. Jon. 28.-'lho Globe's Ot- tawa Wadent bears on good authority that their is little pro- spect of the Canadian Government imitati the action of the United Stains and removing the duty on bituminous coal. The re- but. of duty by Congres is only mm. and the opinion here seems to be that it Would be inad- vinblo for Canada to take of! its duty under thb circumstances. As to n reduction of dut , Congra- has not fulfilled the co tion: which un- der the Dominion tariff would enable Canada to lower the cool rate from I7 auto to 40 cents a ton. 'FJ Out on. 0.... We. J an. 23,â€"Attorney D. V. W’â€" DIVORCE IN l'fALY. .â€" Vatican's Opposition to It Increasing ll Time of Vote Approaches. Roms. Jan. 26.â€"With the approaC‘u of the date for the “assembling of Parliament, the agitation against the Government's divorce bill is be- coming more acute. in several cVO' ceses public prayers have been ocu- ed that the bill may be rejected, and 1» special fast has been ordained it the Church of the Gesu. Some newspapers point out that the most praCthal method for stoppin such agitation would be for the (gatlzolic party to send Catholic members to Parliament, but the Papal prohibi- tion against the Catholics voting 5‘ general elections is still in force.- NSH CITY" SCORCHED. new Placed at 03.000.000.42“. of Amogh Paralyzed. Armagh, Ireland, J an. 26.â€"-A great fire broke out here yesterday. and spread so rapidly that, the localfire brigade being unable to cope with it. Belfast, 35 miles distant, was a? pealed to for aid. The fire burned ten of the largest Warehouses “ ‘ shops in the centre of the town, ‘* damage being estimated at 8300:000' The trade of the towni s paralyzed by this destruction. The timely Te" moval of a quantity of dynamite from one of the stores, alerted 0 worse disaster. -W~‘ 5’“! Sues Clyde Builders. Edinburgh, Jan. 22.41..» shawls. Minister of Marine Senor SJDClld Toca, began action yesterday the Court of Sessions to . ‘ $375,000 from the Clyde Bam Ln: smearing and Shipbuilding antral-3 because of the company‘s {mm-r- 1 deliver in contract time four tux-moo boat destroyers Which had lu‘wn . . tended for use during the Spa a l-cfi’ui‘fl to ram?! ‘ .of Fine Diamonds: Silverware am‘ 9:“ priat‘3 to preset) (35038”). e watches. stones 0‘ set in 6" 03.53 gift. O 01" Handsom precious cOiOI'SI {make a T i Contracts given for -' point on the Grand T .d.visi3n ) sARDwoot) LUMB Basswood, Em and l , rdcr pretend} , t .- All kinds of L0 5 - our Mills at Lindsa * «Falls. General Mer llakwooi, Successors to H : m Tailoring Be. This department. 0 r~still alive as orders {l‘Ot-ly_ We are anxious to winter tWeods or an, :5ka when we took are giving s;n::ci.a.l i make a clearing. $16.00 to $18.00 5 $12.00 Pants to order in $4.50 and $5.00. Worsted Suits. to Black and Grey at "and §20. trimmed wi fit guaranteed. Ready-Made Men’s D. B. Sui worth $8.50 for $6. Men's 13. D. lloefc 43.50 and $4.50. Boy's D. B. Reef -$3.00 each.- All our men’s re u BOyS' I). B. Reefer 153-50 and $4.50. to be Sold this mon . 'oe3~ Give us a, lag. MYOne desiring a. me. anything 1, '“Ve money by givi. "8 we are giving 3 ' both, With out as . All Christmas g. .. 4°35 0f cost. Richest market. . ”eggs. dried apples