Quebec morning chronicle, 6 avril 1898, mercredi 6 avril 1898

[" urticïï 4 f VOL.LU.(THREE DOLLARS A YEAR.) QUEBEC, WEDNESDAY, APRIL O, 1898.(ONE CENT PER COPY.) NO.18,957.B ÿjteay EASTER HOLIDAYS FOR THE PUBLIC\u2014Between »11 stations In Canada.For* William and Ea-t,atone way, lowest first class fare ; tickets good to go April 7th to 11th inclusive, and good to return leaving destination not later than April 12th.FOR SCHOOL VACATIONS\u2014At one way lowest first-class tare and one-third on surrender of certificates of standard fora, signed bythe Principal.Tickets good to go March 19th to April 9th, and gcod to return until April 19th, 1898.BEST ROUTES TO THE KLONDIKE Vancouver } Victoria.Trains leave Montreal, Windsor St, at 2 p.m.week days\tn Tourist Sleeping Car every day, except Sunday to Pacific Coast.Frequent sailings from Vancouver and Victoria.Particulars on application.\t.Ask for copy of our Gold Folder containing meet recent information as to routes, rates, etc.HiljlilillilHIiaMi TRAINS LEAVE LEVIS AT 7.30 A.M.12.40 & 7-30 P.M.PASSENGER PARES .BT TH*.Grand Trunk Railway System.Local and Through, including FARES to ALA3KA, PACIFIC COAST POINTS, WINNIPEG,and the NORTHWEST, as well as ST.PAUL, Minn., and all other COMPETITIVE POINTS, are EXACTLY the same as those of OTHER LINES.EASTER HOLIDAYS.FOR THE PUBLIC \u2014Between all stations in Canada at one way lowest first class fare, tickets good to go April 7th to 11th, inclusive, and good to return leaving deetination not later than April 12th.FOR SCHOOL VACATIONS.\u2014At one way lowest first class fare and one third, on surrender of Certificates of Standard Form signed by the Principal, tickets good to go March 19th to April 9th, and good to return until April 19th, 1*98.The } $16 St.Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth Trains leave Q iebec 9 A.M.1.10P.M., and 11 P.M.Due Montreal 3.35 P.M., 6.30 P.M., and 6.S0 A M.week days.Connections at Montreal with all trams.Trains from Montreal and points Arrive Ouebec 30 A M.2 15 and 10 P.M.SUNDAY SERVICE\u2014Two Trains in each direction 1.26 P M.due Montreal 7 40 P.M.1100 P.M.\tdo 0.30 A.M U.s Customs officer at Station to cord and seal baggage to U.S.points.SETTLERS TRAINS TO Manitoba, Alberta, Asainibola, Will leave every Tuesday in MArcb and April, should sufficient business offer.Colonists can travel with their effects and atcck on these trains and still make quick tiose-Free ColoiLt Sleeping Cars attached to these trains.Ask nearest C.P.R Agent, or ^nte, for a copy of the \u201cSettlers\u2019 Index,\u2019\u2019 containing full information as to Freight and Passenger rates, time tables, land regulations and how to procure a FREE FARM.CITY TICKETAMOmECHAPH OFFICE.14 Buade Street, Opposite Post Office.March 2!, 1898.Easter Holidays.FOR THE PUBLIC-Between all stations n Canada at one way first class fare, tickets good to go Apr.l 7th to 11th, inclusive, and good to return leaving destination not later than April 12th.\t_ for SCHOOL VACATIONS\u2014At one way lowed first c'ass f%r* and one third, on^ sur-fender of Certificates of Stindard Fora signed by the Principal, tickets good to go Mart» 19th to April 9rb, and good to return until April 19tb, 1838.WISTER TIME TABLE 1898.fl 2.00 P.M.{; LEAVE LEVIS._\t, 'Express for St.Franaa, Meerantic, SherDroolce, Portland, Be » ton.New LYork and all points South (Accommodation for Sherbrooke, Portland, Boston, and points on the B.A M.K.R.8 1C A Hil /Mixed for Beanes Jet., .IO M.IVI.\\and St.Francis.ARRIVE LEVIS.from New York, Quickest, Most Direct Popular Route to the and KLONDYKE \u2014AND\u2014 YUKON COLD FIELDS.Shortest, quickest and most direct route to New York.Passengers leaving I^vis by 12.40 P.M, train reach New York at 7.00 A M.next morning.No Transfer in Montreal.Baggage bonded and checked through.\t^ Day Ron between Levis, Portland, and Boston.U.8.Customs officer at Levis and Quebec to cord and seal baggage going to U.S.pointa.For tickets, reservation of space in Sleepers, apply to any G.T.R.Agent or CITY TICKET OFFICES : 6 Du Port street, adjoining Post Office, and Perry Landlog, Dal-housie street.April 6, 1898.DOMINION TUNE BOYAL MAIL STEAMERS.LIVERPOOL SERVICE 1898.VIA PORTLAND.From Liverpool 17 March.81 9 ApriL Steamer.Scotsman .Labbadob.Vancocvbh.From Portland i ALLAN LINE.fHE BUDGET SPEECH, 1898.Winter Service.1868.Liverpool to Portland.HON.MR.FIELDING\u2019S STATEMENT OP THW FINANCES OP THE COUNTRY.From Liverpool.21 March.26 7 April.14\t\u201c Steamship».Pauisian.\u2022Carthaginian.Numidian.Californian .From Portland.9 April.13\t\" 23 28\t\u201c INCREASE OF OVER FOUR MILLION DOLLARS 1IN THE PUBLIC DEBT.passengers Steamers call at Halifax to land on the west bound trip.\u2022Steamers marked thus do not call at Halifax &ATI8 or PiSSAOS.Cabin.\t.$50.00 and upwards.Intermediate.$34.00 and $36.25 Steerage.at lowest rates.turn Ticketa issued at reduced rates.The British Preferential Tariff Schedule\u2014The German and Belgian Treaties-The Duty on Sugar Increased\u2014Rate of Interest in Government Savings Banks-A Government Loan of $25,000.000.Glasgow to Portland and Boston.From Glasgow Mrch 17 \u201c\t25 April 1 Steamships\tFrom Portland.Norwegian .Manitoban .Peruvian .\tApril\t12 \t From Boston.April 5 19 London and St.John, Service.N.B.From London.16 March.23\t\u201c Steamships.Platka.Chkronka.From St.John.9 April.16 \u201c Glasgow, Londonderry and New York Service.From Glasgow March 12 Steamships.Nebraska.From New York.March 31 RATES OF PASSAGE.Seer-md Cabin.$85.00 and $40 00 tr Return ticketa issued at reduced retea.The Saloons and Staterooms are in the central part where least motion is felt.Elec-tricity is used lor lighting the ahipa throughout, the lights being at the command of the passengers at any hour of the night.Music rooms and Smoking room on the promenade deck.The Saloons and Staterooms are heated by steam.For further particulars apply to ALLANS, RAE k GO., Agents.February 22, 1898.\t- AMERICAN LINE 31 Mar.16 ApL 27 1P.M.1 P.M.1P.M.Steamers stop at Halifax on the voyage from England to lan^ passengers VIA BOSTON.From Liverpool.13 ApriL 18 May.Steamer.A- From Boston.Canada.Canada.April SO.June 2.Canada\u2019s average Ocean voyage, teven days.Montreal and Quebec to Liverpool.From Liverpool Steamers I From Montreal From Quebec May 1.66 RNUiSET V Francis and Megan tic.\t| «\u2022\tDominion.| \u201c 8 IC A IV/I ( Accommodation from Bos- \u2022 10 A«»Vl.|ton, Portland and Sher- /brooke._\t- _ r> aa /Mixed from St.Francis 6.4-0 P.IVl.land Beauce Junction.Labrador.Vanoocvkb.April May JTotk\u2014The Accommodation tram leaving Levis at 7.00 P.M.only runs as far as B«mce Jet.on Saturday nights, continuing to Sherbrooke on Monday morning.All these Steamers have superior passenger accommodation midship Saloons, Electric Lights and spacious promenade decks For further information, apply to the Cot».anv\u2019a Agents or to K.M.STOCKING, City and^Distnc^Agènt, 32 St.Louis St., Quebec.ank URUNDY, GenT Manager.March 28, 18P8.J.H.WALSH, Gen.Passenger Agt.Rates ot Passage Quebec to Liverpool via Portland : Cabin.$57.50 and up, including Rail ticket.2nd Cabin.39 50\t\u201c\t\u201c\t\u201c Steerage.28 00\t\" Rail journey 13 hours, leaving Quebec evening previous day of sailing- Quebec to Liverpool via Boston.Cabin.$70.00 and up, including Bail ticket.2nd Cabin.50.75\t\u201c\t*\u2022\t'* Steerage.- 33.75\t\u201c Rail journey 18 hours, leaving Quebec afternoon previous to day of sailing.,\tj I These Steamers have exceptionally good »r- ÛnabdC.fYlODtniOrÔIlCy ânu rangements with the Railways and are special-< ^ *\t, \u2014, ¦ - \" - I ly adapted for the carriage cf Fine Goods, NEW YORK-SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON-PARIS.) Sailing every Wednesday at 10 A.M.PARIS.April 13 NEW YORK.May 4 ST.PAUL.April 20 ST PAUL.May 11 ST.LOUIS.April 27 ST.LOUIS.May 13 RED STAR LINE.NEW YORK TO ANTWERP.Sailing Every Wednesday at Noon Fbiksland.April 13 j SoprBWARK.May Kensington.April20 I NoohDLAND.May 11 Wksternland.Apl 27 | Friesland May.18 International Navigation Company Piers 14 and 15 North River.Office, 6 Bowling Green, N.Y.R.M.Stocking, 32 St.Louis Street, Quebec.April 6,1898.\tmy7-m,w,fn-Lm (jnebee Steamship Company xjxjvrxsrcp.BERMUDA AND WEST INDIES ROYAL MAIL LINES UILIKG FROM PIER 47 NORTH RIVER1 NEW TORN Fcr Bermuda:\u2014 S.S.ORINOCO, 7th April, at 3 p.m.S.S.TRINIDAD.11th April, at 10 a.m.Sailing from Pier 1, North River, New York For St.Thomas, St.Croix, St.Kitts, Antigua, Guadalonpe, Dominica, Martinique, St.Lucia, and Barbadoe*.S.S.FONTABELLE, Thursday, 14th April at 3 p.m.St.Lawrence Line.MIDNIGHT CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.on the first of July next, would reduce the revenue some, while increasing the volume of British imports.The expenditure for the same period he estimated st $39,134,000.This estimate included $396,000 which would he spent on the opening up of the Yukon and $660,000 for the exteusion of the Intercolonial Railway to Montreal.Taking this extraordinary and unexpected expenditure from the total for the year, the ordinary expenditure would be $38,178,000, which was about the same as last year.Hon.Mr.Fielding, leaving the financial aspect of the subject, went on to demonstrate that the country was in an exceptionally prosperous coudition, by showing that the cept in the manner of collecting the duty.It was proposed that the duty on raw leaf tobacco should in future be collected through the Excise Department alone and not through the Customs, and will be compiled on the standard weight and not as now on the weight of the leaf tobacco as it comes into Customs.This change was made because it was contended hy importers that there was a considerable shrinkage in weight through the tobacco drying out while in bond.Dealing with the extension of the preferential tariff to the British West Indies, Hon.Mr.Fielding referred to the utterances of Colonial Secretary Chamberlain as to the steps which are being taken to assist the England and the Far East CONCESSIONS OBTAINED BY GREAT BRITAIN IN CHINA.RUSSOGERMAN INTERESTS THE FLOWERY KINGDOM.IN deposits in chartered and Government savings trade of the British West Indies in order to Gaarlovoix Eaiiway.Fruit, and all cargo requiring prompt and careful handling.Through Bills of Lading issued to all Points.on WINTER TIME TABLE 1807 98.COMMENCING AND AFTER MON- OCTOBER 4th, 1897, Trains will run as follows :\u2014 B ST WEEN QUEBEC AND STE.ANNE.WZSK DATS.Arrive Ste.Anne, 10.00 A.M.6.25 P.M.| Arrive at Quebec.7 For rates, berthing accommodation and all other information, apply to W.M.MACPHERSON, Agent, 83 Dalhousie Street.March 29,1896.For Father PolRit, Caspe, Mai Bay, Perce, Cape Cove, SatnmcrsMIe.n?o!nt, a few hours at each Leave Quebec.8.50 A.M.5.15 P.M.Lnave Ste.Anne.7.15 A.M 1L40 A.M.ua iï 26 A.M.50 P.M.(except Saturday) _ C20 P.M.(Saturday only) 1.30 P.M.SUNDAYS.Leave Quebec.\tArrive Ste.Anne.7.55 A.M.\t» W A.M.2.00 P.M.\tAW\tP.M.5.30 P.M.\t6-*0\tP.M.Leave Ste.Anne.\tAmve QueL S.50 A.M.\tiVmp'm 11 40 A.M.\t12.60\tP.M 4\t00 P.M.\t6.10\tP.M BETWEEN QUEBEC AND ST.JOACHIM Leave Quebec.\tArrive St.Joachim.5\t15F MMTues.k Sat.only) 6.40 P.M.Leave St.Joachim.\tArrive Quebec.11.25 A.M.(Tuesday only) 12.50 P.M 7.00 A.M.(Saturday only) CUNARD LINE.LTH 8.25 A.M.YORK TO LIVERPOOL VIA IUEENSTOWN, FROM PIER 40 NORTH RIVER.FAST EXPRESS MAIL SERVICE Lucaxia.Saturday, April 9,\t8 A.M.Ktrcria.Saturday,\tApril 16, 10 Cahpakia.Saturday,\tApril A URANIA.Tuesday, April Uhbbia.'Saturday,\tApril Lucania.Saturday,\tMay SnvtA.Tuesday,\tMay Etruria.Saturday,\tMay 23, 8 28, 10 30, 10 7.2 10, 10 14, 10 A.M.A.M.AIL A.M.P.M A.M A.M Cabin Passage $75.00 and upwards.Second , v-\t|_, Cabin, $42.50 to $56.according to season.Freight for Beaupre and St.Joachim will be J steamer and accommodations.Steerage Tickets .\t.s-w.«\tcr x :_'Fissfcaslmurei an ri I .\t\u2022 «\tit___XT'________ _ sbec Station on Tuesdays and received at Quel Saturdays only.\t.\t.For all otner information apply to the ouper- lL*J?eBKEMER, W.R.RUSSELL, President.\tSuperintendent October 2, 1897\t________ _ Current \" and Field Flowers, to and from all parts of Europe.For freight and passage apply to the Com pony\u2019s Office, 4 Bowling Green, New York.VERNON H.BROWN k CO.General Agentt.R.M.STOCKING, St.Louis Street, Quebec.April 4, 1898.Or BISHOP\u2019S C0LLE8E, LSNHOXYILLE The Twin-Screw Iron S.S.CAMPANA.,7< 0 tons, sails from Quebec (ice peimitting) Tuesday, 26th April at Noon, place to allow of passengers going ashore Has excellent accommodation for passengers.Shippers are requested to mark the port of Shippers are requestea io mam me pum y» deetination in full on all packages, to avoid mistake in landing.For all particulars, apply to ARTHUR AHERN, Secretary.A.E.OUTERBRIDGE k CO., Agenta.89, Broadway New York.R.M.STOCKING, Passenger Agent,- 32 St.Louis Street.April 6, 1898.[From Our Own Correspondent.) Ottawa, Ont., April 5\u2014Apart from the sentimental flourish with which he concluded his speech, Hon.Mr.Fielding\u2019s Budget of 1897 had nothing very remarkable about it.And still it was worth a better \u201cHouse\u201d and a warmer reception than it got.There weVe less than one hundred members present during the afternoon, listless for the moat part, even somnolent à* to certain of the front benches.The galleries were also sparsely tenanted, nor did they improve much in respect of the attendance at the evening sit- The Finance Minister made the moat of the world-wide business and industrial improvement in which Canada has shared during the past year, although he modestly enough refrained from claimir g all the credit thereof for the Government.The tariff changes were few.Briefly, but fairly, expressed, they consisted in the extension to the British West India Inlands of the one fourth reduction which will accrue to imports from the Mother Country after the first of Augual, ao far as concerns the chief product of those Colonies, namely, sugar.But in this even the expedient of last year has been resorted to, of hoisting '.he general duty first to such an altitude that the application of the preferential cut will about bring the duty to the present level.In other words, the existing sugar duty is practically maintained as against the British West Indies and increased against the other sugar producing countries of the world.Moreover, in the general process of uplifting, the duty is considerably enhanced upon the refined article, which, while it cannot be quarreled with from a protectionist standpoint, nor from the fact that this imposition is depended upon to increase the revenue for next year, are nevertheless a startling departure from the tariff programme although not the practice of the Liberal party.The chief feature of Hon.Mr.Fielding a financial statement is the admission of an addition this year of $4,500,000 to the public debt, following upon the $3,000,000 debt increase of the year preceding.Another ia^lhe cutting down of the rate of interest on Government Saving\u2019s Bank deposits from three to two and a half per cent, for which, by the way, the Finance Minister offered a most ingenious explanation.It was four o\u2019clock when Hon Mr.Fieldingroae and was greeted with i storm cf applause from the Government benches.He entered at once into a statement of the finances of the country.The revenue for the fiscal year 1896-97 had been $37.829,773.as compared with $36,618,-690 for the year 1895-96.The expenditure on consolidated fund ac count for 1896-97 had been $38,349.759, as compared with $36,949,142 for 1895-96.In 1896-97 the.detioit had been $519,931 as compared with a deficit of $330,551 for the avions year.\t.\t.\t.After going into detaila of the revenue for the past year, he declared that the gloomy predictiona made by the Opposition iu the first session of the present Parliament had not been fulfilled.They had predicted thit it would be necessary to borrow ten million dollars during that first year and the Govern ment had only borrowed half a million.Last year the deficit had only been half a million while the Opposition predicted it would be three-quarters of a million.Dealing with the revenue and expenditure for the present year ending June 30th next, Hon.Mr.Fielding said thaï the revenue from Customs for the nine months ending 3lst of March last had been $16,111,429, as against $19,478,247 for the whole of last year.He admitted that there would bo a check to the revenue during the months of May and June but allowing for this he estimated the revenue from Customs for the twelve months ending June 30 next at, $21,000,000.The receipts from Excite would amount to $8,000,000 about $1,700,000 less than last year.From miscellaneous causes it was expected to get $10,300,000.This wonld give a total revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30 next of $39.300,000.The expenditure for the n'ne months up to March 31et had been $22.987,258.This amount would be increased by expenditure incidental to tho opening up -'iffering utiahle to get about the terrible pains, and was \u201e\t-\t___ house without being In misery 1 began ULing Dr.Pierce's Favorite Pre-criplion mid «he hrst bottle greatly relieved me.I took, three boU.cs before mv Ixibv was born, at wlucn time **\u2022*' fered very little.The baby tin* heeu healthy since birth, and is now three montlis o.d and weighs fifteen pounds.When my olde.child was born T sufi>rcd terribly.I don't know how to thank Dr.Pierce enough.\u2019\u2019 They don\u2019t simply give temporary rcliet.but arc a permanent cure- Dr.1 ivrce s Pleasant Pellets for constipation.I .icy never gripe.One lilllc \" IV\u2019.let is a gentle laxative and two a mil l catuanc.ment intended altering the preferential dule bv enacting the following new one which would go into effect on the first of August next.\u201cThat it is expedient to provide that section 17 of the Customs tariff of 1897 shall be repeated on and after the 1st of Augustin the present year 1893, and that the following section shall be substituted therefor Articles which are the growth, produce or manufacture of any of the following^ countries may, when imported direct into Canada from any such country, be entered for duty and taken out of warehouse for consumption in Canada at the reduced rate of duty provided in the British preferential tariff set forth in the following schedule.\t.1.The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.2\tThe British Colony of Bermuda 3\tThe Britis.i Colonies commonly called the British West Indies, including tho Bahamas, Jamaica, Turks Island, «ntl the Caicos Islands ; the Leeward Islands (Anti gua, St.Christopher, Nevis, Dominica, Mont Sénat and I he Virgin Islands) ; the ward Islands (Grenada.St.Vincent and St, LucD), Barbadoes, Trinidad and Tabago, British Gifiann.\t, Any 01 her British Co\u2019.cny or possession the Customs tariff of which on the whole is as favorable to Canada as the British preferential tariff herein referred tc, is to such Colony or possession.Provided, however, that manufactured articles lobe admitte 1 under such preferential tariff shall be Iona fide the manufacture of a country or countries entitled to the benefits of such t»riff, and that such benefits shall not extend to the importation of articles into the production of which there has not entered a substantial portion of the labor of such countries.Any question that may arise as to any article being entiiled to such benefits shall be decided by the Minister of Customs, who: e deck ion shall be final.The Minister of Customs, with the approval of the Governor- | General-in-Council, shall determine what\u2019 British Colonies or possessions shall be entitled to the benefits of the preferential tariff.The Minister of Customs may, with the approval of the Governor General-in-Council, make such regulations as may be deemed necessary for carrying out the intention tf this section.Continuing, Hon.Mr.Fielding said that no great changes would be made in the tariff.This did not mean that the policy of ultimate free trude had been abandoned, but that for the preacn the Government deemed it wise not toendupgtr existing interests by putting into force reductions which might have a.widespread « fleet incidentally on various in-1 dustrics.For the time being the only change j ' in the rate of duly would be on sugar.With j regard to the duties on tobacco, Hon.Mr.' Fielding admitted that the present \u2022 high j duties had resulted in considerable smuggling j being done, hut iliât it was the intention to give the duties imposed last session a fair trial.No '.charge would be made cx- tremendous applause from the Government benches.Sir Châties Hihbert Tupper moved the adjournment of rhe debate.Hon.Mr.Foster, owing to indisposition, was not present at the evening seasiou.Sir Richard Cartwright consented to the adjournment of the debate and the House adjourned at 9.30 o\u2019clock.DOMINION TRADES AND LABOR CONGRESS.Ask Fop .Special Legislation in the Interests of Labor.Ottawa, April 5\u2014Mr.D.A.Carey, of Toronto, President of the Dominion Trades and Labor Congress ; Mr.Chas.Marsh, Toronto ; Mr.E t.Little, Quebec ; Mr.D J.O\u2019Donaghue, Toronto, representing the Dominion Trades and Labor Congress, called on Hon.David Mills to-day to usk for spîcial legislation in the interests of labor men.They ask that the Chinese poll tax be increased to $506, that better protection be given laborers employed on the construction of railways, lhat a Dominion Gear and Tackle Impector be appointed and that trades union labels be placed in the same category as trade marks Sir Louis Davies, Hon.Mr.Paterson and Hon.Mr.Mulock were with H-m.Mr.Mills and received the delegation.'1 he Ministers promised to consider the requests.London, April 5\u2014The House of Commons was crowded to-day with people anxious to hear the statement of Mr.Arthur J.Balfour, tho Acting Secretary of State for Foreign Affrirs, on the subject of the situation in the Far Easr.Mr.Balfour, who was loudly cheered on rising, ennmerated the concessions obtained by Great Britain ; namely, that the region of Chang Tse Kieng should not be alienated by any foreign Power, that the successor of Sir Robert Hart as Director of the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs is to be an Englishman and that access to the inland waters is to be had by ships of all rations.A fourth concession, Mr.Balfour continned, only occurred a day or two ago ; namely, the opening of three new treaty ports.Tuning, Yech&u and Chin Wang.This, according to Mr.Balfour, Was a considetable harvest for two months' negotiations.Relative to the German acquisitions of railroads, Mr.Balfour said that wherever they were constructed they most be a benefit to British commerce.He preferred railroads and differential duties to no railroads and no duties.Later, Mr.Balfonr said he believed neither Germany nor Russia had any intention of depriving Great Britain of her treaty rights in China.Germany, he further informed the Houte, bad given astarancea that the couatry acquired by her would le open to the commerce of the whole world* The interests of.Germany and Great Britain in China were identical and he believed the two countries would be able to work hand in ha id.Russia, Mr.Balfour then said, had also given assurances, but be was bound to admit that the form of those assurance# had charged.Still, assurances had been given that no British treaty rights had been abrogated by the recent acquisitions.Touching upon Wei Hai Wei, Mr.Balfour said that Russia having secured Port Arlbnr on the maritime approach to Peklb, Great Britain had secured W ji Hai Wei to balance matters.He explained that had Russia confined herself to obtaining an ice free commercial port as a terminus for her railroad no complaint wonld have been made, but unfortunately Russia determined to Obtain control of Port Arthur, which will not be and could not be made a commercial port.So soon as Great Britain heard of the negotiations she Did her views clearly before Russia and expressed her sense of the evil they were bringing upon Chins.Continuing, Mr.Balfour said :\u2014\u201cWe offered, if they would abstain from taking Port Arthur, ourselves to give a corretponding jledge to take no port on the Golf of Pe Chi Li, but our offer was net accepted, so on March 29 we informed Russia that we should hold ourselves free to take the necessary steps to safeguard our interests, and Great Britain has since obtained a lease of Wei Hai Wei on the same terms as those by which Ruiria secured Port Arthur.Wei Hai Wei is\\he only port on the Gulf of Pe Chi Li wblth might balance the possession of Port Arthur.V\\ h.le Port Arthur i* stronger, the accommodation at Wei Hai Wei is considerably greater and the taking of Wei Hai Wei under our protection prevents the Gulf of Pa Chi Li from falliqg under the maritime control of one Power and thus we defend «inr interests.The negotiations have born rich fruit in the interest of our commerce and in the maintenance of our prestige at Pekin.\u201d Relative to the security of ihe future, Mr.Balfour said :\u2014\u201cIt is not to be denied that indications were that China might collapse and with further decty fragments might be snapped up by various Powers, but it would bn a mistake to allow Great Britain's policy to be governed by such contingencies adding :_\u2018We desire to maintain the integrity of China so far as possible, but it mast be recollected that the future will probably have strange surprises in store 1 In conclusion Mr.Balfour said :\u2014\u201cThe biDnce of power in th»» Far East may be very different when the disintegration of China hat commenced.The time may come when the great Powers will say that China shall not fall into the hands of any one Power, and to embark upon a now difficult and costly enterprise to ward eff a remote and doubtful danger, would be political folly.Her Majesty\u2019s Government asks the country to endorse this policy with more confidence because we know that Great Britain has the sympathy of the great commercial community throughout the world.(Cheers).I believe the time may come when the great commercial Powers will join in an alliance to prevent China falling a prey to any exclusive influence and 1 am convinced that Great Britain, by continning her present unselfish policy of opening to all what she secures for herself, will build up in Europe, and not the least in America, a body of public international opinion which will be more powerful lhan any hasty action Great Britain might take at the moment.\u201d correspondent of the Times China has agreed to the French demands, comprising the non-alienation of any portion of the Provinces of Kwang Tong, Kwang Si or Yun Nan.the construction of a railway to Yun Nan Fu and the lease of a coaling station which is not named, but will probably bo Kwang Chan Wan, together with the appointment of a Frenchman as Director of the Imperial post.I understand that the British rights regarding the extension of Kau Luug will be respected.M.Pavloff, the Russian Charge d'Affaires, had an audience with the Emperor to day.The Ruesians allege that the fortifications of Ta Lien Wan, being necessary to complete the defences of Port Arthur, will immediately be commenced.\u201d Yokohama, April 5\u2014At an important meeting of the members of the Upper and Lower Houses of the Japanese Parliament to-day, a resolution was adopted calling upon the Cabinet to protest against the action of Russia and Germany on the same grounds as those upon which Japan\u2019s withdrawal from the Loa Tong peninsula was demanded, was also resolved to call upon the Government to take the steps necessary to enforce the protest.The feeling against the Cabinet\u2019s policy of inaction is growing worse.Panoramic Exhibition! OF THE LATEST SPRING \">3 AT- Z.PAQUETS, 167, 169, 171 ST.JOSEPH STREET.We respectfully invite Ladies and Gentlemen to come and in* spect THE BEST GOODS OP EVERY SORT we have lately imported for them.£ As large a display as our count* era, and tables, and shelves can contain.Of course it would appear to much better advantage if the re* fitting and refurnishing of the stores had been completed in time.Still, it is by far the finest gathering of merchandise on show which will have ever been exhibited in our premises.Just Gome and Judge by Tonmlra.The display will be general in.all departments on the first and second floors of the three contiguous stores, bat especial attention is drawn to the ladies' Fashion Department.DAINTY HATS.Some of the latest creations of Paris, London and New York.ELEGANT MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, in the Latest Styles.MANTLE GOODS, And Hat Trimmings.MATINEES, Shirtwaists and Sacques.UNDERWEAR, TROUSSEAUX, CORSETS, ' PARASOLS, GLOVES, Etc Dress Goods, Silks, etc.,.The most profuse display that has ever been made in Quebec iu this line.All prioea marked in plain figure* 0* STRICTLY ONE PRICE** Other Attractions during the Exhibition Week : Continuance of the Great ' BOOT AND SHOE Cheap Sale.Opening of our new stock of OIL CLOTHS, just received from England.DONT FORGET THE DATES Tuesday, 5th, Wednesday, 6th, and Thursday, 7th ApriL Z.PAQUET, 167 169, 171, St.Joseph Street.April 2,1898.A HAMILTONIAN IN LUCK.Expects to Get Over Half a Million Dollars.a Phono Edison Won\u2019t Talk into graph.\u201cMr.Edison has persistently refused to register his voice upon a phom graph cylinder for repetition,\u201d according to au au antcdoUl biography of Inventor Edison in the April Ladies' 'Home Journal.\u201cTo some friends who urged him to talk into one of these machines he gave his reaton : \u2018It would make me sick with disgust to tee placarded on phonographs everywhere I tuui^ \u2018 Drop a Hamilton, Got., April 5\u2014Mr.John Ira Flatc, ex-M.L.A.for North Wentworth, has just discovered that he is om of 140 heirs to the estate of the late Abraham Baker, which is composed of 160 acres of land in the southwestern part of the city of Philadelphia and is said to be worth $300.000,000.The heirs are at present pushing their claim to the accumulated moneys of the estate held by the Bark of British North America and the real estate, and Mr.Flatt expects to get $700,000 as hie portion in a very short time.^V^URc* ALWay TELEPHONE 295 December 10,1897.CARD.nickel in the slot and hear Edison tall No, no ; none of that for me.\u2019 The tone of voice in which he stated his objection made it cb arly apparent that he could neither bo coaxed nor dragged into granting tho request, even though he has had an offer of ten thousand dollars for a five minutes talk.In perfecting the phonograph he has, of course, heeu obliged to talk into the machine frequently, but the cylinder is always scraped so u»at his voice cannot be reproduced.To one close frierd, however, he reluctantly gave a cylinder recording ft tea of his words, end to a young man who particularly interested him he gave another on^which is recorded his favorite story.These arc the only two iu existence.\u201d SIR WILFRID LAURIER S ILLNESS.Hon.Mp.Tarte the More Severe Sufferer.\u201cQuickeure\u201d cures cuts of all kinds, or lacerated wounds ; applied early, it prevents blood poisoning.\t4,6,9 Ottawa, April 5\u2014Both Sir Wilfrid Laurier and bon.J.I.Tarte are still under the weather.The Premier, whose trouble is a bronchial affection, «ill likely spend the uext ten days at home to ensure a complete cure.The Minister of Public Works is the more severe sufferer, his premature appearance at the House of Commons on Friday haa rather retarded his recovery thau otherwise.Ministers, Lawyers, Teachers, and others whose occupation' gives but little exercise, should use Carter's Little Liver Pills for torpid liver and biliousness.One is a dose.Iry them.m.w.fn&w Mr.w '\\7,ncent\u2019 meb\" >V.V chant-Tailor, of 38 Fabrique Street, begs to apprise the Public that he has secured the services of Mr.W.A.Tebb, High Class Cutter and thorough master of the tailor\u2019s Art.Mr.Tebb has heretofors occupied prominent positions in England and America, and his varied experience will be a grea step towards giving entire satisfaction to Mr.Vincent\u2019s custom ers, as well as being a marked addition to the establishment.March 7, 1898 47 8812 THE MORNING CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 18ÎKS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.Thb Qccbkc Gazktt».WtLT !\u2014fi W Sa:r.I» on.Boots and Sh «*4-A J C*fon & Co.Easter IIaW\u2014G U Renfrew & Co.Board Wanted\u2014\u201cL D,\u201d This Otfio?.Aoadacr.y of M :sic\u2014The Land of the Living.Baoorder\u2019s Coart\u2014Edward Foley.Quebec Steam ihip Company\u2014Arthur Ahern.See 1st Pa^o.Free Tea Set\u2014 \\rabian Perfume Co.Saw Mill for Sale\u2014Archer & Co.City of Quebec\u2014U J J B Chouiaard.See 4th Pafre.Uebig Company\u2019s EiTact of Beef.ê A «\tSPRING\t1898.\ti -\u2014-)o(- ^ k First Opening of\tNew\tGoods.^ S\t-w- ^ QUEBEC, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6,1898.New Mantles and Jackets, New Dress Materials, New Mantle Cloths, etc.And Other F INC Y GOODS Snitable for the Season.GKGCTV'IEIR,\t okfloller and Stationer.25 St.John Street, Quebeo.Mardi , 1893.Table Damasks, Napkins, White Cottons, Towels, Quilts, Pillow Cottons.In giving prices of the Goods we state tbe former price as well as the reduced, so the exact redaction can easily be seen.DretS Goods\u2014Every piece redneed.24j.now 19j.; 35c.now 28c.; 45c.now 36c.Black Servos\u2014All redneed.Pure wool and double width.35c.now 28c.; 38c now 3lc.; 45c.now 36c.; 55c.now 44c.; 68c.now 55c.Navy Serges\u2014All reduced.Pure wool anddouole width.38c.now 31c.; 40c.now 32c.; 45c.now 36c.; 53c.now 47o.Black and White Checks\u2014All re duced.Double width.Very fashionable.35c.now 28c.; 45c.now 36c.; 93c.now 79o.Black Lustres\u2014All reduced.Fine finish.Double width.40c, now 32c.; 48c, now 39c.; 52c.now 42c, ; 60c.now 48c.Black Figured Alpacas\u2014F o Spring Dresses.All reduced.35o.now 28c.48c.now 39c.; 68c.now 55c.Black Surah Silks\u2014For Blouses.All reduced.85c.now 68c.; 88c.now 71c.$1.00 wide width now 80c.Fancy Colored Silks\u2014For Blonses.All reduced.55e.now 44c.; 78c.now 63c.; 88c.now 71c.; 93c.now 79e.Boys* Knickerbocker Suits\u2014In fancy Tweed and Navy Serge.All reduced.$2 28 now $1.83 ; $2.38 now $1 91 ; $2.48 now $1.99 ; $2.78 now $2.23 ; $3.48 now $2.79.Boys* Navy Serge Reefers-All reduced.$1.90 now $1.62 r $2.15 now $1.73 ; $2 28 now $1.83 ; $2.45 now $1.97.Bicycle Hose\u2014All redooed.69c.now 56c ; 80c.now 64c.; 95c.now 76c.; $1.10 now 83c.CHINIC HARDWARE CO., St Peter Street, Lower Town.Fabrique Street.Upper Town.March 19, 1898.NEW BOOKS.The King with Two Faces, by M.E.Coleridge.The Sack of Monte Carlo, by Walter Frith.The Juggler and the Soul, by Helen Mathers.Charity Chance, by Raymond.Girls will be Girls, by Florence Warden.David Lyall's Love Story, by the author of the Land O\u2019 the Leal.A Chapter of Accidents, by Mrs.Hugh Fraser.Pride of Jennioo, by Agnes and Egerton Castle Trisoombe Stone, by Minn an Hurst.Deeds that Won tbe Empire, Historic Battl Scenes, by Rev.W.H.Fitchett.Simon Dale, by Anthony Hope, \u201c The withdrawal of this Advertisement will Close the Sale.\u201d TERMS STRICTLY CASH (IN LIQUIDATION) FABRIQUE STREET.April 1, 1893.Renfrew\u2019s for Easter HATS! .JUST RECEIVED.Lincoln, Bennett & Go\u2019s.Celebrated Felt Hats In Black and Colors, -ALSO- Ladies\u2019 Straw Hats, Best English Goods.H9- PRICES LOW -ftj) G.R.RENFREW & GO., 85 & 37 Buade Street, April 6.1898.'\\7\u2019earx.oo'ixv®r* JUST RECEIVED: Light Overcoatings in all the latest shades.Celebrated Harris Tweeds, for summer suitings.Fancy Worsted Suitings.Blue Serge Suitings.Black Sergo Suitings, 72 dozen of English Collars, *3- -TWO FOR «5 cents.-» 800 dozen English Collars, extra fine quality, 20 eta each.Our celebrated Koglish Shirts at tl.00.John Darlington, OPPOSITE POST QSfFIOB.March 26.1893.AGENTS\u2014\"Klondik^Jrold Fields;\u201d a large, clipap, valuable book, selling like a whirlwind.Beautiful prospectus twentv five cents.Books on time.BRADLEY GARRETSON OO\u2019Y., Limited, Toronto.February 8, 1898.\tmar4-dékw-tf P.d.EVOY, 107 St.John March 15.1898.Street, If yon want good Laundry Work, bring y oar Linen to Pfeiffer\u2019s Steam Laundry, ftà* 4 and 6 McMahon Street* A.S.Pfeiffer & Co.February 23, 1398.Boarders Wanted.A BELGIAN GENTLEMAN AND HIS wife, resident in Liege^/ Belgium, can accommodate a few borders, preferably young gentlemen from 8 tc 18 yean of age.Liege is eminently situated for educational purposes, possessing fine schools and colleges.The host would superintend and direct all studies if re> quired.Fur particulars apply to JOSEPH JACQUIN, ESQ., 23 Rne du President, Brussels; Belgium.For city references, enquire at the Editor's Office.February 19, 1898 COLD STQRAQE! Cheese, Fruit, Eggs, etc.FREEZING] IF REQUIRED.BUTTER, MEAT, Etc.SEPARATE CHAMBERS.BONDED AND ORDINARY WAREHOUSES] MOLASSES.WINES, GRAINS, Hardware, etc.Railway and Steamboat Facilities.Quebec Cold 'Storage AND WAREHOUSE.CGL, COMMISSIONERS\u2019 WHA$F.Tslsfhonk 208.February 19, 1898.\ttlsp OkN AND AFTER THURSDAY OCTO-' ber 7th, 1897, Trains will ran to and ram St.Andrew Street Terminas,Qnebeo,»* follows Leave Quebec 7.80 A.M.For Ruberval and Chicoutimi, Tuesday and Thursday.7.80 A.M.For Grsnd Mere, daily except Sunday.4 16 P.M.For St.Raymond, daily except Snndey, 7-00 P.M.For Roberval and Chioootiml, Saturday only.Arrive at Quebeo 9.00 A.M.From St.Raymond daily, ex.cent Sunday.840 P.M.From Chicoutimi and Roberval, Monday, W ednesday, and Friday.8.40 P.M.From Grand Mere daily except Saturday and Sunday.10.80 P.M.Ftotn Grand Mere, Saturday only.Excursion tickets to Grand Mere on Saturdays, $1.50 First Class, #1.00 Second Class.Three hours at Grand Mere.Tickets for sale by R.M.Stocking, opposite St.Louis Hotel.J.G.SOOTT.Sec\u2019y.and Manager.ALEX.HARDY, Gen.Frt.tt Pace.Agsot.December 2, 1897.McLaren's Celebrated ORDERED IE FREFEREEGE -TO- ALL OTHER BRANDS, -BY THOSE \u2014\t' * Who Have Made Trial of If.1ST O -ÂjLç TT M I 1 ° All Ingredients Fore and Perfectly Healthful.- ASK FOR \u2014- McLAREN\u2019S AND TASK NO OTHBB 13509285 THE MOKNTNU CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 0, IS98.JUST ARRIVED THE Crescent Chainless $85.00.Bicycles V.& B.Sporting Goods Store; 51 F-A-BKXOTJE STIREIET.April 5, 1898.marlO-Bm O.K.The Largest, the Best and the Richest Importation of HATS Ever Made in This City.ALL STYLES ARE O-K- Chrystie & Sons\u2019 Celebrated Black Felts, Clirystie & Sons' Celebrated Colored Felts, Chrystie & Sons\u2019 Celebrated Soft Felts, IN BLACK AND IN ALL THE LATEST SHADES.ALSO\u2014Tko latest pnductioas of the most renowned manufacturers in Europe, as well as in America.X LEAD LN - - - Gents' and Ladles\u2019 Waterproof Oarments.Ancoats Excelsior Ladles Oarments, The Burlington, The Victoria, The Empress, etc., etc.The Unique Sandown Sack Hiding Coat, and a quantity of other stylish garments.Gents* Overcoats.D.B.and Ply Front, Black, Blue, Brown, Drab, etc.J.B.LALIBERTE, April X 189*».mar26 L I We are now prepared to Exhibit our \u201998 Line oi Wheels, including The English K.O.S.and Gendron\u2019s, With the Walter\u2019s Automatic CAM BRAKE.ALSO, a Number ef HIGH GRADE *97 Wheels at CUT FIGURES.Samples of a $37.50 Wheel Boilt to Order and Guaranteed.tr Send your Wheels to be Overhauled before the RUSH.A Full Line of Repairs and Sundries.TELEEEEOJSTE 430- CITY AND DISTRICT NEWS Sailing Directory -OK- Transatlantic Steamers.AUCTION SALE.BY A.J.MAXHAM & CO Found Dead on the Street.Unknown Man Discovered on St.Eus-tache Street.DESCRIPTION OF THE BODY.Line- Laid at Rest.Funeral of the LateJ.H.Green, Esq.A startling discovery was made on St.Eus-tache street last night by Mr.Cotter, of the Quebec and Lake St.John Railway, and Mr.Drolet.They almost stumbled over a man lyiog upon the roadway about twenty feet below St.John street.They thought at first that the man was drunk, but it was not long before they discovered that he was either almost or altogether lifeless.They summoned Sergeant Kell and Constable Shirley and Dr.Bedard.The latter declared the man dead, and Dr.Belleau, the Coroner.w&s summoned.Sergeant Routhier aud one of the firemen went with the ambulance to remove the body, but the Coroner had decided in the meantime it should go to the morgue and an un> dertaker was summoned to do the work.It was at first thought that the body was that of a painter named Papillon, but when Mr.Papillon\u2019s house was visited he was found to be all right in bed.Then somebody thought it was that of a Mr.Laçasse, of St.Roch\u2019s, but this clue was also erroneous, and the identity of the deceased is not likely to be disclosed until the description of the body is read in the Chronicle this morning by somebody who knows the dead man.The corpse is that of a man of medium size, apparently about forty years of age, having the appearance of a labourer and with a bald head and daik moustache.So far as could be ascertained there w\u2019ere no marks of violence about the body'.Nor was there smell of liquor.But the remains seemed to be those of a man who had suffered from ill health, and who had probably sank to the ground from weakness or exhaustion and died before anyone passed to see him.The body was still warm when found.Deceased wore a dark felt hat, black overcoat, checked pants and coat, was 5 feet 8 inches in height and must have weighed about 160 lbs.THE GRIM REAPER.Death of Ldeut.-Colonel Arthur B.Shakespear, R.M.A.The mortal remains of the late Mr.James Harkness Green were laid to rest yesterday afternoon.The funeral took place from his late residence on St.John street.Mount Pleasant, to Mount Hermon Cemetery.Previous to the cortege moving off, a service was held in the house, at which the Revd.Mr.Love officiated.The chief mourners were the sons of the deceased, Harry and Charles Green, Messrs.A.Nicoll, Wm.Lee and B.Gale, brothers-in-law ; his two nephews, B.A.Scott and J.Scott ; Messrs.Gale, F Lee, R.Lee.Major Imlab, L.Lee and H.Lawience.A largo and representative number of citizens were present to pay their last respects to the memory of their esteemed friend.Amongst those present were Mr.Geo.Patterson, one of the closest friends of the deceased ; Messrs.T.Gale, F.Carrel, Geo.Staton, J.Vicq, VV.W.Martin, Scott, G.Thompson, VV.Cook, Q.C., E.Chinic, F.Glass, H.M.Price, Captain May, Kironac, R.Sampson, R.Barden, John Strang, T.Pfeiffer, H.Budden, VV.A.Marsh, VV.Benson, M.Cote, D.Bell, J.A.Delisle, John Rowell, Geo.Borland, H.J.VV.Carbray, VV.Learmonth, F.H.Bender, Alderman Madden, H.G.Biemc-r, A.Picard, Matthew Hearn, Q.C., A.Laurent, V.Pelletier, J.Hossack, L.Kerwin, Dr.Belleau, L^.-Col.Forrest, Dr.L-^rie, J.J.Piper, H.J.Pratten, A.Henry,^ Budden, Craig, James Reid, Captain Temple, Dunn, James Woods, T.Mahan, O.Craig, F.Laurie, VV.Bickell, Geo.Bonham, Geo.Fry, Aid.A.H.Cook, Aid.T.Norris, A.Richardson, J.Doddridge, Rev.E.J.Stobo, Major Hethrington, VV.Home, M.Swift, H.Scullion, A.Demers, J.Holliday, James Piper, P.Kerwin, J.Pratten, T.C.Aylwin, Flood, J.Shea, *E.Martin, VV.Henderson, A.VV.Swift, J.Stobo, H.Stavely, E.T.D.Chambers, E.Benson, J.Gallagher, Henry, A.J.Elliot, A.Simons, Major Morgan, T.Delaney, T.Gilohen, J.Muir, T.D.Beaty, VV.McVVilliam, P.Valliere, J.Timmony, Mayor of St.Colutnba de Sillery ; Michael Cote, J.J.Dunlop, Frank Glass, M.' Hogan, M.Boyce, B.Leonard, C.Laurie, ~ Borland, F.Pennee, Treggett, G.VV.Parmalee, W.M.Taylor, J.McNaughton, E.J.C.Chambers, F.Bender, Geo.Maxham, G.Hossack and many others.Our obituary colnmn this morning contains the announcement of the death of Lieut.-Colonel Arthur B.Shakespear, Royal Marine Artillery, which sad event took place at London, England, on the 23rd alt.Deceased was the eldest son of the late Major-General Shakespear, R.A., and Henrietta Panet, and grandson of the late Bernard A.Panet, Esq., in his lifetime Coroner of this city, and first cousin of E.A.Panet, Esq,, B.L.C., Notary and Commissioner of St.Raymond, P.Q.The Colonel\u2019s parents were well known to old Quebecers, and we presume there are still some of their old friends living.Deceased was in Quebec in March.1897, on his way home to England from Vancouver, and spent some time with his cousin.He was for a time at Vancouver, being attached to H.M.S.Impérieuse.\u201d During the short time he remained in Quebec, he made many warm friends, who will be deeply grieved to hear of his death.Mp.Wlckenden\u2019a Picture of Mgr.Bexln :r,_ s-A-:m::pso:n- & soit, 200\t® T 3FL !E2 IE T .March SO.1898.\u2022 BICYCLES FREE FŒR,OJSÆ IMIFEHIFEOTIOXTS- «rOUR AMERICAN.LINE FOR Colombia Chaiolees.-.$140.00 Columbia.81.00 Vedette».*5 lass'** CANADIAN.A special to the Star from Metapedia says: \u2014\u201cSylvain Poirier, a son of Theodule Poirier, of St.Alexis, uuarrelled with Jerome Martin, ason of Octave Mattin, of the same place, on Sunday night about a woman They met on the highway, about a mile from the church, and hot words led to blows.Poirier finally pulled out a long knife, and, making a tush at Martin, stabbed him, and then drew the sharp edge across his throat.The scuffle attracted the neighbors in the vicinity, and the priest was at once sent for.Martin expired shortly after his arrival.Steps are being taken to have Poirier arrested.The Coroner will open an inquest on the body.\u201d\t, Perfect.$76.00 Garden City.6).00 Dominion .50.00 COJjUMBI AS and PERFECTS fitted with New Departure Brakes.The lasest and best.Bargains in Second Hand Wheels.H.S.Scott&0O,, 60 PeterStreet.March 29, 1^8.Cm The Cost Of Selling Most be considered part of the cost of production, and the rider must pay for it.Firms who ««11 bicycles only most make enough ont of their customers in the four months of the bicycle season to keep up their expensive establishments during the other eight.In oar bosinew we have so many lines of goods, including guns and sporting supplies, that we keep oar staff bosy the year round, and can therefore sell bicycles at a margin of profit that would mean rain to firms handling cycles only.It is for this reason that we are able to offer our Leader wheel for $20 less than the same grade is sold for by other dealers.Gar price is only Upon receipt of a deposit we shall be pleased to send you a machine on approval.Yonr money back if not satisfied.$55 The Griffiths Cycle Corporation, (WORLD'S LARGEST CYCLE DEALERS) 286 and 2861 Yonge Street, Toronto.JOHN STREETS QUEBEC.3 larch 26,1898.GOODS MUST GO I Fabri to unde! street has to be widened and we have to move.Not wishing the huge job of moving our immense stock of HoDse FornishiDg Hardware, Plated Ware, Refrigerators STOVES, RANGES, ETC.we have decided to sell the whole at such a great reduction as will ensure their being speedily cleared out.Besides our stock on band, we have all our Spring Goods to arrive.These will be pat up with the others as they ome to hand.Such an opportunity to buy this class of goods at extraordinary low prices was never offered in Quebec.The public will find this a GENUINE CHEAP SALE.Sale Will Commence Monday, March 21st.AJUSTE, CT_A\u2014MIES JR.59 and 63 Fabrique Street.Murder at Metapedia.Result of a Quarrel About a GirL Sent to Penitentiary.Sentences of Seven and Four Years, Andersen and Marceau were sent to the Penitentiary, for seven and fear years respectively, by Judge Chauveau, yesterday, for burglary.Particulars cf the tiial aie crowded out of this morninjjÙL Chronicle.Gerhard Heintzman.In the New York paper, Munie l\u2019radt», of the 2nd instant, we read the following lines The Gerhard Heintzman Co., Shelbourné street, Toronto, seem to be reaching for and attaining greater heights all the time.No standstill policy for them ! While too sensible to be indiffèrent to the advantages derivable from an ever-growing demand, that, after all seema with Mr.Gerhard Heintzman a con sidération secondary in importance to quality of production.That, indeed, is the keynote ot their position, and the instrumenta they produce, uprights and grands, bear unequi vocal testimony of artistic value.A worthy and dignified ambition, and one that has been wrought out with distinct success.\u201d The Gerhard Heintzman pianos, fully appreciated now from one end of the Dominion to the other, may be examined at any time, and selection made, at A.L&vigne A Co.\u2019s 66 Fabrique street, at a comparatively moderate figure and easy terms of payment.Bloyclea and Repair Shop.Mr.R.W.Sampson has opened a show room and repair shop at 73 St.John street where he is exhibiting the Brantford bicycle, Before accepting this position aa Manager o: the Goold Bicycle Co,, Ltd., in Quebec, Mr Sampson, who is an expert in everything pertaining to bicycles,' went to Montreal to inspect thoroughly the wheels turned oat by ibis firm for \u201998.Needless to say they are perfect, as all who have sten them can testify and he therefore recommends all intending purchasers to give him a call before making their choice.He is also agent for the Sular gas lamp, which is a great improvement on anything we have seen here.In fact, Mr Sampson may congratoUte himself on havinf one of the finest assortments of bicycles apt sundries in Quebec.Theatre at Levis.The people of Levis are to have a first-cli American, do do do Allan.do do Anchor-.do do At Trans- do do do Beaver.do do do Cis.Gle.Tran sail an do do Canard.*.do do do Dominion.do do Ham.Am.do Hoi.Amer, do do do N.Oer.Lld do do do do do do Red Star, do do do Wilson à Furness do White Star do do do Steamer.6 Southampton l.ll\tdo 20\tdo 27\tdo (t Liverpool.13|\tdo 23\tdo 9 Olasgow.16i\tdo 30\tdo London.do do do Liverpool.do do do i Havre-do Sf.Louis.Paris.St.Paul*.St.Louis-Parisian -Carthaainian -Numidian .Furnessia.Ethiopia.Anchoria.Manitoba.Minnewaska.Mohawk.Mobile.Lake Win\u2019peR Lake Huron.Lake Superior Gallia- \u2022 \u2022 La Bretagne.¦ La Gasconne.La Navarre.Ta Normandie Lucania.Etruria.Campania - \u2022\u2022 Umbria.Labrador- .Vancouver.Canada.Au*.Victoria F.Bismarck-.Rotterdam.Obdam.Maasdnm.Spaamdam \u2022 Ilavel.K W der Grose Lahn.Havel.Aller.Werr*.Ker Wilh.IT Noordland.Friesland.Kensington.Westemland-.Boadicea.Alexanda.v.Winifreds.Teutonic.Britannic.Majestic.Germanic .Intending passengers for any Ocean Steamship Line can do well by calling or writing to the General Steamship Office, 32 St.Louis street, Quebec, where lists, diagrams, baggage j labels, descriptive matter and general information may be obtained.Special arrangements for reserving cabins and bookirtfc passengers.Money may be saved by calling at this old established office before looking elsewhere.R.Mi STOCKING, General Steamship Agent \u2019 April 2,1898.-\tapl9-Lm .Sails.! T»i\\)h Class Custom Furniture and Fumuhinii Coods, at the Warehouse of Mr.J).S.Rick-ahy, St.John Street.April do do do April do do April do do April do do do April do do do April do do do .April do do do April do do April do April do do do April do do do April do do April do do do do do do April do do do SPLEN DTD COLLECTION OF FIRST- Clam Furniture, comprixing complete assortment of Dining.Parlor, Bedroom Furniture, Wardrobes, Sideboards, Easy, Fancy and other Chairs and Tables, in fact every article required in first-class furnishing.Sslo MONDAY, llth, at 10 A.M.On view to day of sale.Special attention directed to the above.A.J.MAXHAM & CO., A.& B.April 5, 18)3.THE TALK OF THE TOWN.23;\tdo 30\tdo 9 Liverpool.16\tdo 231\tdo 30\tdo 16|\tdo 27!\tdo 3ft,\tdo \".Cherbourg 28 Southampton 9 & Hamburg 16 Bologne Sur 23 Mer, A Rotai) terdam.5\tPlymouth 12\tand Bremen 19\tdo 26\tdo 16 Gibraltar, 2-3 Naples and 2ft Genoa.6\tAntwerp.13\tdo 2ft\tdo 27\tdo 9 London 16\tdo 23\tdo 6 Liverpool.13\tdo 20\tdo 30!\tdo City and District in Brief.Gossip The greatest choice of tweed is to be had at Faguy, Lepiuay & Frere\u2019s.\tAm The Lord Bishop will hold a Confirmation Service in Trinity Church this evening, at 7.45 o\u2019clock, when & number of candidates will bs presented.Don\u2019t forget to go to Faguy, Lepinay & Frere\u2019s for your dress goods.\tAm Mr.J.A.Pageau, architect, residing on Hebert street, met with a grave accident whilcdriving, a day or two ago, at Cap Rouge, by being thrown out of his vehicle.Lace and Trimmings.\u2014Nothing equals the great assortment of luce and trimmings to be found at Faguy, Lepinay & Frere\u2019s.Am A small fire broke out yesterday io the lower part of the building occupied by the Quebec Newrs Co., on Buade street, of which Mr.Hansen is the proprietor.The damage was trifling.The finest assortment of umbrellas is to be found at Faguy, Lepinay & Frere\u2019e.There are a large number with black handles for people in mourning.\tAm CITY COUNCIL.An Excellent Portrait.Last NlKht\u2019s Meeting:.A seven-year-old child of Mr.P.F.Boivin, jewellery merchant, was struck and knocked down on St.Paul street, the night before last, by a load of hay.The little victim received grave injuries.Mr.Robt.J.Wickenden.of Paris, the artist whose portraits of Sir Adolphe Chapleau, Mayor Parent, Abbe Casgraio, the Hon.P.Garneau and others have elicited so much ad* miration here, has recently finished a remarkable life size pioture of His Grace Mgr.Begin, Archbishop of Cyrene and Coadjutor to the Cardinal Archbishop of Quebec.The few who have so far seen the portrait are charmed with the striking likeness that it bears to the original and with the admirable expression given to the well-known features of the kind and cultured prelate.His Grace is re-ireaented in front of the archiépiscopal throne rom which he has just stepped down as if to meet the visitor, so that the splendid semblance of life that stands out from the canvas is heightened by an apparent movement of the figure, its brilliancy contrasts admirably with the deep tones of the background.Very rich indeed is the flowing amaranthine and purple silk of the archiépiscopal robes, the ampleuess of whose drapery stands as a type of the archiepiscopacy.Other insignia of the eminent prelate\u2019s exalted office are the episcopal ring upon one of the fingers of the right hand, and the magna capa.In the right hand His Grace holds the late Encyclical \u2014 Affari vos, and in the left his beretta.The archiépiscopal cross is to the right of the throne, the back of which is surmounted with the arms of His Grace.The books lying upon the cushion testify to the literary attainments of the prelate, and the presence of a copy of the recent apostolic letter from His Holiness to the people of France serves as a reminder of the fact that Mgr.Begin was one of the principal preachers at Rheims upon the occasion of the late celebration of the fourteen hundredth anniversary of the conversion of Clovis.The carpet is green, according to the color prescribed by the rubric.Not only is the picture pleasing to the eye that views it critically,as an artistic success,but its symbolism is perfect, and Mr.Wickeuden has once more furnished us with an example of his con scientious regard for the minutest details of his work.He has profited by the colors pi escribed by ihe liturgy to obtain striking contrasts, and the brilliant complementary colors are sustained by richer and deeper tones.As for the likeness itself, it is agreed by all who have seen it that its fidelity to the origical is beyond question, while the expression fully exemplifies His Grace\u2019s mot)o\u2014\u201c/n s/nrifu lenitatis.\u201d Our readers will be glad to learn that Mr.Wickenden has been engaged for some lime past upon a portrait of His Eminence Cardinal Taschereau, who up to the time of his serious illness on Monday last had assisted the artist, with his usual generosity and amiability of disposition, by sitting for him on several occasions.To this picture, which promises to be one of Mr.Wickenden\u2019s best works, the artist is now engaged in putting the finishing touches.An Heroic Act.Miss Lilian Washburn, the star of the \u201cLand of the Living Company,\u201d which is to play at the Academy of Music for three nights, commencing Easter Monday, per forms in the character of \u201cMeg,\u201d an heroic action in rescuing a man from what seems to be almost certain death.theatre in their town.The Notre-Dame Hall is under new management and name It now goes by the name of the Imperial Theatre.The new manager expects to have a first-class troupe in about two weeks, and they have already engaged some of the best road shows, be well patronized.The new company have spared neither time nor trouble in improving the ball.The scenery and stage have {lean considerably improved, IUt; There was a meeting of the City Conncil last evening at wrhich the following members were present :\u2014His YNorship the Mayor, Aldermen Belanger, Boisvert, Cantin, Drolet, Coté (St.Sanvcnr), Coté (St.John), Dinan, Roy, Tanguay, Norris, Rancour, Reynolds, Hearn, Boulanger, Rioux, Madden, Turcotte, Vincent, Cook, Drouin,.Rochette, Dussault, Poitras, Trepanier.The report of the By-Law Committee No.353 re taxation of poles was submitted, taken up as an order of the day and passed.It was then resolved that the By-Law be read for the first time.The second reading of the By-Law was fixed to take place at the next meeting of the Council, which is to be held on the 15th instant.The 108(hh report of the Road Committee re (supplies for 1898 99) and the 593rd report of the Water Works Committee re (supplies for 1898-99) were both carried.Previous to the adoption of the 1080th report of the Road Committee a long discussion took place on Alderman Lavery\u2019s motion that the 1080th report of the Road Committee be amended by substituting the name of Mrs.H.Ryland to that of Mr.Jga&ce Bilodeau contractor for large stone.Alderman Roy, after referring to his absence from the meeting of the Road Committee when the matter was discussed and the tenders awarded, spoke against the motion.He eatU that Mrs.Rylaud had not given satisfaction last year and should not receive the contract.Alderman Boisvert also spoke on the subject and referred to his absence from the meeting for causes well known to them all.He supported Mrs.Ryland, who was the lowest tenderer.Alderman Lxvery, in reply to Aider-man Roy, said that Mrs.Ryland had not been given a fair chance, and although she had been awarded the tender last year, another party had been given the macadamizing of a certain street over her head.Alderman Tanguay said that it was not the case and that the other contractor had only done repairs to the said street.Aid.Drolet then made a very strong speech and treated on subjects outside the question.The point cf order was raised, Alderman Norris, who spoke in favor of Mrs.Ryland, the lowest tenderer, being awarded the contract, objected to Alderman Drolet speaking on what did not really come before the Council.Alderman Cook then rose and objected to the manner in which Alderman Drolet had spoken of Alderman Lavery in his speech.He concluded by staling that in his opinion the matter ought Vo be thrashed out in the Committee.1c was moved by Alderman Norris and seconded by Alderman Cook that the question be referred back to the Road Committee.Both members strongly supported Mrs Ryland.His Honor the Mayor said that as a matter of fact she was not a taxpayer.Objections were alto raised that she was not the tenderer, but her husband, who was not & taxpayer.Alderman Lavery said that it would be an injustice not to award her the contract.Alderman Livery\u2019s motion was put to the vote and lost on division.For the amend ment\u2014Aldermen Lavery, Coté (St.John), Madden, Cook, Dinan, Foley, Hearn, Boisvert, Blouio, Reynolds, and Norris.\u201411 Against\u2014Coté (St.Sauveur), Drolet, Tre-paider, Rochette, Drouin, Roy, Dussault, Belanger, Cantin, Rancour, Poitras, Rioux, Vincent, and Tanguay.\u201414.Alderman Cot^ (St.John), seeing that it would be useless to have the vote taken on his tpotiop, consented to withdraw it.It read as follows j- That the 1080th report of the Road Committee be amended by substituting the name of Mrs.H.Ryland to that of Mr.Frs.Parent for mac adatn.The motioa of Aldermen Norris and Cook was then put to the vote and lost.For the motlan\u2014Aldermen Non is, Cook, Madden, Dinan, Foley, Hearn, Boisvert, Lavery, Reynolds, and Coté (St.John).\u201410.Against \u2014 Aldermen Drolet, Rochette, Trepanier, Drouin, Roy, Dussault, Belanger, Cantin, Blouio, Rancour, Poitras, Coté, (St.Sauveur,) Rioux, Vincent, and Tanguay,\u201415.The report was then carried.It was moved hy Alderman Trepanier, seconded by Alderman Blonin aud resolved, that the Council adjourn until the 15th instant.Now that the time for moving approaches, it is necessary to see to replacing your carpets and oilcloths.By going to Faguy, Lepinay A Frere\u2019s you will find the largest assortment and the prices are always guaranteed to be the lowest.\tAm Do not let your furnace or winter stove out till you have provided yourself with a lamp 5rate from Carrier, Lamé A Co., 263 St.oseph street.This grate can be carried from one room to another, and in a few minutes will heat any ordinary sized room.Detective Sylvain arrived in town yesterday afternoon from Chateau Richer with a prisoner named Bernard, of Montmorency Falls, who Is charged with srrions assault at that place.The victim is now in bed, and too badly hurt to come up to town to make his complaint.IQuickcure heals all wounds, sores, bruises, cuts, or burns, and stops all pain.4,6,9 This week, great annual exhibition of spring fashions for ladies and gentlemen.Cheap sale of boots and shoes, and opening of oilcloths, at Z.Paquet\u2019s, St.Joseph street, tf ICARTERS HPittle iflVER Igjf8* Sick Headache and relieve all the troubles Ind-dent to a bilious state of the system, such i.s Dizziness, Nausea.Drowsiness.Distress aft' r eating, Fain In the Side.&c While their most remarkable success baa been shown in cunug SICK Headache, yet Carter\u2019s Little Liter Pnxa are equally valuable In Constipation, caring and preventing this ann.vr lug complaint, while they also correct all disorders of the stomach, stimulate the liver and regulate the bowels.Evep if they only cured HEAD Ache they would be almost priceless to those who suffer from this distressing complaint: but fortunately their goodness does not end here, and those who once try them will find these little pills valuable in so many ways that they wlP not be willing to Co without them.But nfter all sick head ACHE iy lives that here Is where boast.Our pills cure It Is toe bane of so man5 we make our great while others do not.Cartkr's Little Liver Pills are very small and very easy to take.One or two pills make a dose.They are strictly vegetable and 4o not gripe or purge, but by their gentle action please all who use them In vials at 25 cents; five for $1.Bold everywhere, or sent by «\"toil.* J\tUSHCmS CO., tttv York.(.; HEALTH AND ENERGY ASSURED.HAPPY MARRIAGE, GOOD TEMPER, LONG LIFE.FOlt SALE 01! TO lEi.House for Sale or to Let.«j mHAT SPLENDID DWEL JL ling House, No.217 Grande Allee, occupied by the Honorable Judge Lnngelier.Apply to L P.SIROIS, Or to L PARENT.Notaries, 21 Couillard Street.April 2, 1898.\tFp To Let, For Season of \u201998 with Op: ion of Purchase The wm.poston cot- tage, at Caiouna, lately oc* copied by Mrs.Cambia, C.A.Eliot, etc., etc.Fully furnished.8 Bed-rooms, Sitting and Dining Rooms, Kitchen, etc.Apply to ARCHIBALD LAURIE, Advocate, 61 St.Peter Street March 30, 1898.\tAm For Sale in Levis I T with large modern house, beautifully situated in the centre of Levis, commanding a splendid view- of the town and river, for several years the residence of the late Wm.Simpion.Barn, stable and large garden attached.Terms reasonable.Apply to H.EDMOND DUPRE, 7, Church Square, Levia, or 67, Peter Street Quebec.March 17.1898.\tL co House to Let.Sill îî\" T) LET FROM THE 1st MAY next, house No.637 St John street, at present occupied by Mr.David Watters.The house been recently renovated, and rent moderate.Apply to LABREQUE â BELANGER, (Notaries, Buade Street February 7, 1898.\ttf Furnished House to Let.Oor IiprMois -FOR THE- SPRING.Are All Rmved ! And we can say that we have the nicestjjjstock in the city.; W: For Gentlemen.Ready-made Saits, Bieyele Suits, Seatch, English That, very comfort- able and commodiona House, No.10 St.Ann street.The above is well furnished in every respect, and situated in one of the most desirable parts of the city.For further particulars apply to JOHN SHAW, 15 Bell\u2019s Lane.March 29, 1898.\t29,5,12-C To Let, \u2022 \u2022«f Cut Stone House, No.23 St.Denis Avenue.Apply to January 31, 1898.P.JOHNSTON.tf House to Let, TiIROMTHE 18T MAY NEXT, JD the house No.23 Mount Carmel Street, Cape.Apply to January 27, 1898.A.ROBERTSON, 83 St.Peter Street.Free Trial To Any Honest Man The Foremost Medical Company in the World In the Cure of Weak Men Makes this Offer., In all the world to-day\u2014in all the history of tho world\u2014no doctor nor Institution has treated and restored so many men as has the famed EBUB MEDICAL CO.of Buffalo, N.Y.This is due to the fact that the company controls ome Inventions and discoveries which have no equal In tho whole realm of medical science.Eighth Royal Rifles.The Battalion had a very good muster at March 24, 1898.Am INSURANCE! DFIIRIE, LI FIE, The play teems with dramatic situations It is to\u201cbe hoped that they will like the above and is given in a manner which kindles the heart and quickens the pulse, by the Company by whom it is presented.It is a story of human life in varying phases, cf love and ignoble passions, of honesty, selfishness and revenge, of broad aud harmless humor and of tender pathos, set amid the most beautiful and picturesque scenes.The result is a production that not only pleases the eye, but satisfies the intellect.The special Easter matinee will not be given on Monday, as stated in yesterday\u2019s issue, but on Wednesday, 13th iust., when the ladies and children will have a special chance of witnessing this eloquent dramaliq attraction, The prices for the matinee are ^special\u201d also, being the ridiculously low sums of 15 cents and 25 cents, and school children will be admitted at a lower price yet, namely 10 cents.The management are evidently giving good value for the money, a fact that will be paient to all patrons of the Academy.JSaster Hats.We beg to draw our readers\u2019 attention to Messrs.G.R.Renfrew & Co.\u2019s advertisement for \u201cEaster Hats.\u201d They have just opened five cases of ladie.\u2019 straw hats, all of which are the very newest styles and colors.Ladjes, give them a call.^CCXIDIEIN-T.EMPLOYERS LIABILITY .\u2014\tI .r PLATE GLASS.First Class w.J.Companies Represented I FRASER, Confirmation at tbe Cathedral Last night, the Lord Bishop of the Dio.cese, assisted by the Very Rev.Dean Norman, held a Confirmation Service at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.His Lordship confirmed io all thirteen persons, nine ot whom were girls and two adults.The service was opened with Hymn 349.Then the Bishop addressed a few remarks to the candidates, and Hymn No.157 was sung kneeling, After the laying on qf handp His lordship again addressed those confirmed, warning them against some of the many means of temptation, exhorting the candidates to exer cise their strong will power, and urging them to keep the solemn vows which they had just taken.The service ended with the singing of Hymn 280.Spring Millinery.Mrs.D.R.Murphy\u2019s opening of Spring Millinery takes place Wednesday, March 30tb, and following days.A cordial invitw tiun is extended to the Ladies of Quebec.Millinery and Dress Making Establishment, 12 Fabrique street.\t12 GENERAL AGENT,: Peter Street, Opposite Quebec February 28, 1898 103 St.Bank TELEPHONE 2*5.ebll-Lm Accidentally Cut and Bruised Until a physician arrives, it is well to know what to do in emergencies ; the knowledge may prevent blood poisoning.Dress the wound or cut with a plaster made of \u201cQuick cure,\u201d which slops bleeding, removes all pain destroys dangerous microbes, aud by pre venting itfiammalion, aids the part to heal rapidly.\t4,6,9 Quickcure removes all pimples, and kills the germs or cocci which cause boils and car buocles, besides removing all pain.4,6,9 their annual drill last night.The companies all received their forage caps and busbies.After reading the orders Col.Jones asked the men not to smoke after the parade on Friday while they have on their uniforms.The following orders were read ;\u2014Promotions, E Company\u2014T» be Sergeant, Corporal Nic^ersqn, To be Lance Sergeant, Corporal Salter, To Be Corporal, Private Boyd, F.Company\u2014To be Lauoe Corporals, Private Ross and Private Read.The Battalion will parade on Friday afternoon at 2 | p m.sharp.Bands, Pioneers, Signal and Ambulance Corps, and Maxim Gun Squad will attend in full dress.By order, William Wood, Captain, Adjutant tyth K.R.SCIENCE TRIMMWq THE LAM POT UFC.I HEADQUARTERS -FOR- Baby Carriages The Largest and Finest Stock Ever Displayed in Quebec, Over 70 Different Styles ! The Very Latest Designs, and Price* to Sait Everybody.Don\u2019t Fail to See the Great Window Display GEO.VALLIERE, Tslethonx 2278.\t312 JOSEPH ST.March 26, U98.\tAm T.J.MOORE & CO.-FOR- Office Stationery.T.J.MOORE & CO.for Blank Books.T.J.MOORE & CO.for ,\tType writer Supplies T.J.MOORE A CO.for Printing and Binding.T.J.MOORE & CO.for Rubber and Metal Stamps T.J.MOORE à CO.for Engraving, Embossing, etc* Of tbe [Latest Desips.AMERICAN AND ENGLISH Felt Hats.Latest Designs in IMwear, Etc.For Ladies.Dress Goods -OF- The Latest and Prettiest PATTERNS.Ready-Made] Wrappers 118-120 Monntain Hill, April 1.1898.COJgJJE For \u201cTortoise,\u201d \u201cDano/i \u201cOak\u201d and \u201cJoweT Stoves.Proposed Extension ot Church Street, Among other pointa visited the other day by the Municipal Road Committee was the proposed extension of Church street to Prince Edward street.This extension has been ad vocated almost yearly, since the great fire of 1870, and Is asked for more as a protection against fire than as a thoroughfare.Another danger has cropped up in the last few years, viz , the running of trains through the large lumber yards which exist in that portion of the City, and this in itself has added a strong argument in favor of the petitioners.Messrs.Gignsc, J.Nadeau, E.Picard, J.B.Moris-sette, V.Bertrand, A.Bertrand, and several other influential business men of St.Rocha were present, to impress up in the Committee the urgent necessity of the extension.Pine Flowere, Don\u2019t wait until the last moment to order your flowers.for Easter Sunday.Just call up No.295 on tho telephone and order what you want.You oan get anything you wish for in the way of cut bloom or plants, at the Sillery Nurseries, and of the very best.We have had the opportunity of visiting this establishment aud know well that they can supply you.Their hyacinths and lilies as well as palms and ferns are splendid, and their spirea are claimed to be the truest ever \u2022een in Quebec, So much deception has been practiced in advertising that this grand old company now for the first time makes this startling offer :\u2014 Boots and Shoes.Mr, A, J.Caron, who was formerly with-the Quebec Shoe Store, has opened a large boot store at No.58 St.John street, where ho has a splendidly assorted slock of ladies\u2019 and geutu\u2019 bools and shoes in all the latest styles.He wishes to invite all his friends and former customers to pay him a visit at his new stand, where he will be glad to show them all the new styles in footwear.They will send their costly smd magically effective appliance and a whole month\u2019s course of restorative remedies, positively on trial without expense to any honest and reliable man I Not a dollar need be advanced\u2014not a penny paid-till results are known to and acknowledged ny the patient.The Erie Medical Company\u2019s appliance and remedies have been talked about and written about all over tho world, till every man has heard ç*them.They rectors or create strength, vigor, healthy tissue and new life.\t\u201e\t.They quickly stop drains on the system that ssp tbe energy.They cure nervousness, despondency and all the effects of evil habits, excesses, overwork, ate.They give full strength, development and ton* to every portion and organ of the oody.Failure is Impossible and age is no bardée.This \u201c Trial without Expense M offer là limited by the company to a short time, and application must be made at once.No C.O.D.scheme, no bogus philanthropy net deception.no exposure\u2014a Clean ousiness proposition oy a company of high financial and professional standing.\t_ \u201c Wrlto to the ERIB MEDICAL COMPANY.BUFFALO, N.Y., and refer to seeing tbe account of their offer in this paper.March 4, 1898.Lm-d&w By-Law Oommlttd».There was a uieerinu of the By-Law eTo Confirmation at Levis.Oo Sunday, April 3:d, His Lordship the Bishop of the Diocese, administered the Rite of Confirmation in Holy Trinity Church, Levis.There were thirteen confirmed, of whom three were adults.The service was very bright and hearty, and a large congregation was present.The Bishop\u2019s addresses were exceedingly appropriate and helpful.Committee immediately belore the City Council meeting last evening, at which the form of a by-law was adopted, taxing telegraph, téléphoné and other poles, whether metal or wood, at the tate of 25 cents per pole, over aud above the assessment.This by-law was recommended by the Finance Committee at its last metriug.Alderman Belanger presided.IFOIR $2.00 Quickcure cures any pain, even the worst | toothache,\t4,6,9 Improvements at Limoilou.At a recent meeting of the municipality We will send for your Winter Stove and store it during the summer, returning It In the Fall of Limoilou it was decided to erect a (own hall.The oost of the new building, which will be | built in a central part of the municipality, is placed at from $2,500 to $3,000.There is also talk of building a new presbytery, ru when required, nicely cleaned, all for $2.00, jl I?CARRIER, LAINE & CO., 803 ST.JOSEPH ST.March 28, 1898.The Cheapest, Cleanest and Most Suitable Fuel for the above and other Hall and Heating Stoves, For Sale at the Gas Works, $4 a Chaldron, Delivered to Any Part of the City ft».TELEPHONE 268.IMPORTED HATS I SILKS U Ribbons, Etc.GAS WORKS, 13th October, 1897.March 8, 1898.oct!4 La Banque Nationals rsroTiOAn i ON AND 4.FTER MONDAY, THE Second of May next, this Bank_will to its shareholders a dividend of THREE m CENT, upon it* capital for the six months ending on the 30th April next.The Transfer Book will be closed from the 16th to the 30th April next, both days inclusive.The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders will take place at the Banking House.Lower Town, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th May next, at Three o\u2019clock P.M.The powers of attorney to vote, must to be valid, be deposited at the Bank five full daya before that cf the meeting, t e., before three o\u2019clock P.M.on Thursday, the 12th May next.By order of the Board of Directors.P.LAFRANCE, Manager.March 19, 1898.ooBm,-16,17,18my CORNER OF Grown and Josepb Stree March 1898. - J \u2014 I \u2022THE MOENING CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1898.A LiTTLE STUDY of our Cook Book will suggest many delicate dishes to be made with Liebig COMPANY\u2019S Extract\u2014the genuine \u201cblue signature brand.\u201d Send a postal for this Cook Book,free to every house* keeper, to Liebig Co., P.O.Box 8718, New York.miG Company^ Extractif Beef October 18H7.ao-wed-Fm SHIPPING.OCEAN STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS.COM MERCIAL.Ko Mnrkcts.Matt Steamship Arrivtd at from ! Yesterday being municipal election day in Chicago, all the markets were closed.April 5\u2014Manitoba\tNew York\tLondon \" \u2014Kaiser Wil-\t helm der\t Grosse\t**\t** *\t\u2014Augusta\tNaples Victoria Bremen\t M\t\u2014Western-\t land Antwerp\tNew York ProkaMtllls* fir ta* M Boar* far tfca M.Lawrear*.Tobotio, April 5, 11.00 p m.\u2014 Lower St Lawrence\u2014Fair to cloudy, light local falls of allow or aleec.Minimum and Maximum Temperatures :\u2014 Kaquima'.t, 38.54 Kamloops, 10.70 ; Edmonton, 14.38 ; Calgiry.20.32 ; Qu\u2019Appelle, 8 below 26 ; Winn\u2019peg, 6 30 ; Port Arthur, 4.34 ; Par y Sound, 6.34 : Toronto.16 35 ; Ottawa, 12 30 ; Montreal, 18 SO; Quebec, 16.31; Halifax, 24.46.' London.Apr il 5\u2014Sugar-Cane firmer in tone but not quotably higher with Java at Ils 3d and fair refinintr at Os 9d.Beet was firm and rather dearer with present month quoted at 9s lid and next month at 9s 3d.London, April 5\u2014Gold i» quoted at Buenos Ayres to-day at 164.70 ; at Lisbon at 52| ; at Rome at 165 95; Strruno Fxchanok\u2014New York, April 5, ILG0 a.m,\u2014At sight, 4.8*$, Sixty days 4.81$.Moon Phases\u2014Full Moon, Wednesday, 6.h April, at 4.20 p m.\\rw York Stocks.New York, April 5\u2014The.Evening Quzbkc Steamship Coupant\u2014Orinoco\u2014 The ss * Orinoco\u201d arrived at New York f.om Bermud*, at 4 p m, yesterday.Navigation\u2014On the 6th April.1897, the schooner \"S .Imon Queen,\u201d Captain Jean, arrived m port from Malba:e, being the fir*t arrival of the season.Tnere will, apparently, be no arrivals from below, this season, for some days yet.' A portion of the eastern end of the ioebridge gave way yesterday, and now a clear narrow channel ext-nds some distance above Indian Cove.The bridge in front of the city is solid however.Pcrskrs Appointed\u2014-The Board of Directors of the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company have appointed the following pursers to the boats in front of their n.mes.\u2014\u2018\u2018Mon treal,\u201d W C Wurtele ; \u201cBjcthier,\u201d A Bonne-terre ; \u2018\u2018Laprairie,\u201d George Broesard : \u201cSaguenay,\u201d Charles Lapierre ; \u201cCanada,\u201d E Lamo ir-eux; \u201cCorsUnn,\u201d W Clark 4 \u201cAlgerian,\u201d H Dubois ; \u201cSpartan,\u201d W Tandy ; \u201cPasspirt,\u2019» Mr Hall ; \u2022\u2018Quebec,\u201d L Gorman ; \u201cBohemian,% Mr Devlin ; and \u201cHamilton,\u201d Captain Blake Shipbuilding Booming\u2014London, April 5\u2014 The shipbuilding boom in England is unprecedented, as can be gauged from the figures of the Clyde bank, where forty thousand tons were turne 1 out in March.Orders were hoiked in March fora handl'd and twenty thousand tons, and the work now on hand and ordered totals up six hundred and twenty-five thousand tons, almost double the whole output of 1S97.ARRIVALS AND SAILINGS.Mary port, April 5\u2014Sailei, steamer Turret Age,-, for L uishurg.The State of Ike lee and Klvrr.Batiscan, April 5\u2014The ics bridge is going down.The channel is liberated from ice as far as Point au Platon.TSDEGRAPHIO TICKS.\u201cCHRONICLE\u201d DESPATCHES CONDENSED.IXCLDDIXG THE CREAM OF THE AFTBRSOOS REPORTS.The order known as the Sjpreme Knights of Canada has decided to gi into liquidation and an application will be made before the Master-in-Ordinary at Toronto to-day for the appointment cf a liquidator.The spec al colonist excursion train to the Tîoi^i-West from Toronto yesterday, showed a considerable falling off in* passenger traffic, the number of passengers not being over 300, of which a parly of 63 came in from Southern Michigan in charge of Mr.M.C.Mclnnes.Judge Dugas has been offered and has accepted the position of Jud^e ot the Supreme Court of the North-West Territories, with civil and mUibary jurisdiction over the Klon-dyke.it is expected that His Honor will leave Montreal in the course of a few weeks.The warriug railways are to have another try at the settlement of the p.aseoger rate war on the 12th instant, Mr D.McNicoil, the Chairman of the Sab Committee of the Trunk Line Association Passenger Committee, having called a meeting for New York on that date.In the meantime there is no change in the situation.A.W.Joyce, undertaker, Windior, Ont., has been notified by James Tuchband, of Chicago, father of the young man who com mitted suicide at the Manning House, bn Saturday, to ship the remains to that city.It has been learned that ycnag Tnchband belonged to a highly respectable family in Chicago and that ho had become involved in difficulties before luavit g home.Mr.Julian M.Price, St>*ci »l Commissioner of the London I'l\u2019titrated News, aud Mr.Lionel H.Ham-, a member of the London Stock Exchange «n l Special Commissioner for the FintmcicU .Yews, arrived in Mon'real yesterday moraiog, from Eogland.Both Îentlemen are bound for the gold fields of IrilLh Ooiu nbia and the Klocdyke in the interests ot their respective journals.It it the intention of Mr.Price to write a boo* on the Canadian gold fields in addition to the work he will do for his paper.Mr.Harris will study the financial aspect of the gold boainess.and both gentlemen have also a rich and influential syndicate at their back, should they deem it advisable, as a resnlt of their observations, to purchase mining or other property that may strike them as being worthy of consideration.In a recent i-.aua of the Ne v York Com mtreial Adierltser the Canadian Pacific was charged with manipulating its bookkeeping by charging items of maintenance to capital account, and tnusr being abis to make a better showing than it otherwise could, to which the President, Sir William Van Horne, makes the following reply \u2018 It is hardly worth while to answer a critic whose animua is so apparent.The chief burden of his complaint is that indicatiug with our capital account we do not follow \u2018the enlightened American practice,* but there is no recognized Ameri can practice in this regard, and if there were our preference for the recognized English practice should not give him any concern, our Stock being held chkfly in England and Germany and Canada, and not in the (Jolted States.At all events the enlightened American practice does not prevent occasional swarms of receivers.\u201d The Cumulative Value of Advertising The business of the Kipans Chemical Company is in its seventh year.Every year has shown a greater increase in \u2022ales over the preceding year.The rate of increase iu now much more rapid \u2022.'nan at any previous time.In January, 1897.the sales were much larger thao in any previous month.In February, 1897, the sales were much larger thao in January.In March, 1897, the sales were much larger than in February.In April, 1897, the sales were much larger than in March.In March, 1398, the sales were §2,952.98 more than in the ni-»nhs \u2022»* January.F- b u-ary, March and April, 1397, all aided together.The sales in J ioua^y, F$ ; Cbes & Ohio, 18 ; Chicago * 0.91$ 5 Chicago Gas, 90$ ; Chicago & N W, 117Ï ; C R I & Pacific, 854 ; C M & St Paul, 88$ ; Consol Gas, N Ÿ, 176 ; General Electric 32$ ; Louisville aud Nasbvilla, 49 _ Manhattan Elevated, 96$ ; Missouri Pacific, 26$ ; North Pacific, Com, new, 22$ ; do pre ferred, 61$ ; New York Central and Hudson, 110; Pacific Mail, 231 ; Philadelphia & Read ing, all paid, 16$ ; Union Pacific receip\u20188, 14?; Metropolitan, 139$ ; Brooklyn Rapid Transit, 39$ ; Canadian Pacific, London, 84 New York Wheat Receipts\u2014New York, April 5\u2014Wheat receipts, 211,250 bushels; ex ports, 168,195 bishele.Options opened frac tionally easier owing to Liverpool weakness, but speedily recovered and was strong all day on local covering, rumored reduction of French duty and active buying for outside account.Near months closed at l7B, thirds 22}.and Hudson\u2019s Bay 21$.It ts re-iiorted that the banks will shortly reduce the rate of interest to 2.J per cent in the mimmun monthly balance.The Montreal Stock Exchange will adjourn from Thursday afternoon next th.- 7th until Tuesday morning the 12th.TRANSACTIONS.Canadian Pacific Railway, 81$ bo 81$ ; sales, 25 shares at 81$.Duluth Com., 4 to 2; Duluth preferred, 6 to 5$.Commercial Cable Company.169 bo 168.Canle Company Bonds, 107 to 100.Cable Reg.Bonds 106 offered.Montreal Telegraph Company, ex div., 180 bo 175.Halifax Heat and Bight, 31 to 24.Halifax Heat and Light Bonds, 87 to 82.Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company, 97 to 94.Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company Bonds, 103 to 101.Montreal Street Railway, (old), 257$ to 257 ; sales, 25 shares at 257$.Montre»! Street Railway (new) 257 to 254f.Halifax S reet Railway, 12f.j to 124 ; sales, 50 shares at 125.Halifax Street Railway Bonds.107 to 103.Montreal Gas Company, ex-div, 185$ do 184.Montreal Gas Company, Bonds, 193 to 192.Bell Telephone Company, ex-div, 177$ to 172.Royal Electric Company, 146 to 145.Toronto Street Railway, 94$ to 94$.Toronto Railway Bonds, 108 to 106: St Johns Street Railway, 145 to 125.Cornwall Street Railway, 50 to 20.London S'reet Railway, 184 asked.Bank of Montreal, 245 to 235.Quebec Bank, 124 offered.Ontario Bank, 110 to 102.Bank of B N A, 111 asked.Mol son a Bank, 2f 6 to 196.Bank of Toronto, 235 to 225.Banque Jacques-Cartier, 100 to 98$.Merchants Bank, 182 to 176.Merchants Bank of Halifax, 190 offered.Bank of Nova Scotia.230 asked.Eastern Townships Bank, 160 asked ; sales, 11 shares at 155.Union Bank, 116 to 103.Bank of C-ommeroe, 140$ to 137.Imperial Bank, 193 to 192.Banque Nationale, 97 to 96.Bank Ville Marie, 100 to 92.Hochelaga Bank, 155 to 150.Windsor Hotel.ICO asked.Intercolonial Coal, 50 to 34.Intercolonial Coal preferred, 100 to 50.North-West Land, 51 to 49.Canada Paper Bonds.108 to IC4.Dominion Coal Co, 19$ to 18.Dominion Coal Co.preferred, 102 to 101$ ; sales, 10 shares at 102.Dominion Coal Co Bonds, 104$ to 103$.Montreal Cotton Company, 160 to 149.Canada Colored Cotton Company 75 to 45.Canada Colored Cotton Bonds 97 to 94.Dominion Cotton Company 95 to 87*.Montreal Loan & Mortgage, 140 offered Western Loan aud Trust, 98 offered, Auer Light, 60 asked.Montreal Coal Co, 32 to 3\u2019*.Merchants Cotton, 140 offered.Montreal Produce Market \u2014 Montreal, Que, April 5\u2014Flour receipts 2,900 barrels.Market quiet.ttuebce Cattle Market.April 5, 1898, Oxen, per 100lbs, live weight.§4.25 to §150 Heifers .4.00 to 4.25 Calves, each.4 5* to 8.00 Sheep per lb, live weight.Hogs (dead) per lb.5c to 6c to ustie-w\" KEPT BY Boot and SIim Store A.J.CARON.Having 25 ys&n\u2019 experience in this line of business, the last five as manager of the Quebec Shoe Store, I invite my friends and old customers to pay me a visit at my new store.section 11 of the Act 31 Vic,, chapter 33 and section 8 of the Act 39 Vic., chapter 51, the above By-Law will be read a second time and passed on FRIDAY, the 15th day of April instant, 1898.H.J.J.B.CHOU1NARD, City Clerk.April 6, 1898.ay 0 In 58\u2014ST.JOHN STRHET-58 Where I will always have in stock a magnificent assortment of Foot-Wear, comprising all the Latest Styles.Tenders for City of Quebec Debentures.the event of the present lessees not pay mg before the sale by auction, all arrears of rent due by them, the said Shops, Sheds and Stalls shall be put up at auction and shall be leased to any other applicant who will then and there con,ply with the said conditions.The Clerks of the divers Markets have been instructed by the Market Committee to lock up on the last day of April next, at 5 o\u2019clock ils which PROFESSIONAL CARDS m A.J.CARON, 58 John Street, UT.T VENDERS WILL BE RECEIVED AT the office of the undersigned, until 12 o\u2019clock a.m.on THURSDAY, the 14th April inst., for the purchase of A pril 6, 1898.Cm WAR! WAR! without a doubt the But the Brantford R.Bird B.is leader in the great competition .Best terms and cash prices can be obtained at No 73 ST.JOHN STREET, Quebec Branch The Whole or Any Part $250,000 Debentures of the City of Quebec.Those Debentures authorized by the 61 Vic., ch ip.52, sections 13, 14, 16, 16, of Quebec, bear 4% interest, payable every six months, at the City Treasurer\u2019s Office, on the first days of January and July.They are redeemable in thirty years.C.J.L.LA FRANCE, City Treasurer.April 6,1898.Water Works Office, c/rr hall.Quebec, 30th March, 1893.PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed tenders en iorsed \u201cTender for The Goold Bicycle Co., Limited,\t._ .\u201e ,AA .t »\t\u2019\t*\tI Trenching, and addressed to the undersigned, : will be received up to 4 P.M., on TUESDAY, KWJ O A\tAT s hoped here that the urtnistic proposal w id Le üriiuuely drawn up to-morrow- or Thu'sday.London, April 5\u2014The Attorney-General Sir Richard Webster, Q rep yiug in the House of Coni'iions to-day to the question asked yesterday by K ai Admiral Lord Charles Bcresford, whether the United States, not being a signatory oi liie tiecla'alioo ot Paris, would in the eve»,' of war with Spain l*r other use, by every electric light coirnmny in said City ; said tax shall he payable and shall be paid each year at th*» sun» time as th» other municipal taxes, by each and every sii.l nlectri(£company.PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given, that pursuant to sect ion 30th of the Act 29 Vic., chapter 57, as amended by .\\___________.Lk nvent, at so much per running foot of main trench, according to specifications to be seen at this office.Each tender to contain the City Treasurer\u2019s receipt for $25.00, to be retained till the contract ¦ signed and completed and to be forfeited by anvone who, having been awarded the contract, refuses to sign it.Tenders shall be on blank forms procurable at this office, and they shall be subscribed by two responsible parties as sureties for the fulfil' ment of the contract.The Corporation is not bound to accept the lowest nor any of the tenders.The contractor to pay for drawing up the contract.and.furnish a Notarial copy thereof to the undersigned.JER.GALLAGHER, \\V.W.Engineer.March 31, 1898.P.M., the Stalls which will not be leased ôtï the days above mentioned.A deed of lease containing the onditions will be then and there sigmd by the lessees, and paid by them, with a copy for the Corporation.One month\u2019s rent in advance, and the price of the licence shall be paid by each lessee for each Stall prior to the passing of the deed of lease by the Notary then and there in attendance in said Recorder\u2019s Court Room and nowhere else, except the Stalls on Champlam Wharf, for which two months\u2019 rent in advance, or one-sixth of the amount shall be paid.Each lessee shall furnish before the execution of the said deed of lease, and to the satisfaction of His Worship the Mayor, two good and suffi cient securities, not stall lessees.In default of the leases, or any of them being signed by the lessees and their sureties within twenty-four hours after the adjudication, such leases shall be absolutely null and void and the Market Committee shall proceed forthwith to grant them to other parties.The terms of payment nnd other conditions of the leases will oe made known publicly on the spot, by the Notary, before proceeding to the sale.For more ample information apply at the office of the City Clerk, from this day to the day of sale, between 9 o\u2019clock A.M.and 4 o\u2019clock P.M.By order, H.J.J.B.CHOUINARD, City Clerk March 30, 1898.ascherean, Lavery & Rivard, Avocates and Parliamentary Agents Banque Nationale Building QUEBEC.ASCHEREAU & PACAUD, ST.JOSEPH, BEAUCL Linibhe Tabchkkkac, Q.C., J.I.Lavkby, LL.B., Auocst* Pacacd, A.Rivard, A.B., LL.B.October 20, 18«7.\tLm City Engineer's Office.OITY Et-A-LL, Qckbkc.24th March, 1898.Roofing in a Pontoon.PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed tenders endorsed \u201cTender for AUCTION SALE.oiT-sr Quxbkc, 30th March, 1898.That magnificent property, comprising the Old City Hall, the Re-* \u2018 Fn '\t\u2018 corder\u2019s Court aud the Fire Station No.1, will be sold and adjudged to the highest bidder, on WEDNESDAY, the 23th April next, at 11 o\u2019clock A M , in the Finance Committee Room, at the City Hall.The upset price being $8,000, at the following conditions, to wit :\u2014The purchaser having to build on said grounds buildings to tbe amount of $35,000, from said date to the firitof May, 1^99, tbe taxes to becharged only from eaid date.Tbe non-execution of said conditions rendering the sale void and tbe improvements made on said property becoming the property of the city along witn the price of sal».For any other information apply to C.J.L.LAFRANCE, City Treasurer, March 31, 1898.CITY OP QUBBHO.CITY CLERK\u2019S OFFICE.Cmr Hall.Qckbkc, March 29th, 1898.Roof of Pontoon,\u201d and addressed to tbe Secre tary of the Ferry Committee, will be received up to the 13th April next, at 4 P.M , for tbe construction of a roofed inclosure to the new pontoon built in 1895, at the Champlain Market wharf.This roof to be in every respect similar to that cf the new pontoon of 1>97, lying at same wharf, excepting that the dimensions shall be 110 feet x 36 feet, and that there shall be lights of 10 x 3 feet inserted under eaves of roof.Plans and specifications may be seen every day from 10 A.M.to 4 P.M., Saturdays from 10 A.M.to 1 P.M., but tenderers must see and visit the roofing of the pontoon of 1897, which is to be a model for tbe one to be tendered for, including painting, coal-tar, whitewash,glazing, ironware, etc., complete.Each tender to be made on' a blank form to be bad here, and which shall be subscribed to by two responsible parties willing to secure the execution of contract.Each tender to cover the City Treasurer' receipt for a deposit with him of a sum of $100 as collateral security for the execution of the work and the envclepe is to bear the City Treasurer\u2019s signature to the same effect.The deposit shall be returned to the tenderers so soon as the contract shall be signed, but retained from contractor and confiscated in case of refu«al tn sign contract.The Corporation does not bind itself to accept the lowest or even any of the tenders.Tbs contractor to uay the notary for drawing up contract and shall furnish the City Engineer with a certified copy thereof for Tis use and guidance.CHAS.BAILLAIRGE, City Engineer.March 25, 1898.Lease of Jacques Oartler Hall-Sale by Auction.A gentleman at a dinner was asked to carve a goose, but in doing so (he bird was precipitated into the lap of a young lady sitting at the gentleman\u2019s elbow, completely ruining her dress.Instead of creatiug a com-morion, the carver merely remarked ;\u2014 \u201cMiss, may I trouble you for that goose ?'* Congressman Dennis (ten years hence) \u2014 Mr.Speaker, I desire to preseut a bill granting a pension to Mr.Fake Scribbler, farmer editor of the Hullabaloo, whose health was ruined by the excitement consequent upon waging in his columns the Dtc war against Spain.\u2014Philadelphia North American.CITY OF QUEBEC.CITY CLERK\u2019S OFFICE.CITY HALL.Sale of the revenues of Berthelot, St Peter and Champlain Markets,and also of the Revenues of the Weighing Scales of Finlay Market, and of the Hay Weighing Scales of St.Paul Market.Qukbeo, March 29th, 1898.PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that cn Thureday, the 14th of Apiil next, at eleven o\u2019clock in the forenoon, in the room where are held the sittings of the Finance Committee, in the City Hall of the Ct'y of Quebo?, the revenues of Champlain, St.Pa*er and Berthelot Markets, shall be sold se psrately by 1 pace of public auction, for the term and space of one year from the day of the signature of a notar al deed of the said rale until tne thirtieth of April of next year (1899).Tbe up«et price shall be of nine hundred dollars ($900) for Champlain Market of ($500.00) five hundred dollars for St.Peter Market and Twenty dollars ($20.00) for Berthelot Market.Each bidder shall have to exhibit a receipt from the Treasurer to the amount of three hundred dollars, for each of Champlain and St, Peter Markets, showing that such deposit has been made.The said revenues consist of the taxes leviable upon persons who frequent the said markets, in the same manner as such taxes are or may be collected by tbe clerks of the markets of the said city ; the revenues of the Cattle Stand of the Champlain Market being, however, excluded therefrom.Public notice is also hereby given that the revenues of the Weighing Scales of Finlay Market, and the revenues of the Hay Weighing Scales of St.Paul\u2019s Market, from the 1st of May, 1893, to the 30th of April, 1893, shall also be sold on the same day, to wit : Thursday, the fourteenth of April next, immediate!)- aft r the sale of the revenues of Champlain, St.Peter, and Bertheloo Markets, hereinabove advertised, also by public auciion, separately to the highest and last bidder, the upset price being, for the Finlay Weigaing Scales ($210.00) two hundred and ten dollars, St.Paul\u2019s Hay Weighing Scales ($800.00) eight hundred dollars; the price of adjudication to be paid cash.Each bidder for the Hay Weighing Scales shall previous to the sale deposit in the hands of the Treasurer an accepted cheque for ($210.00) two hundred and ten dollars for Finlay scales, and ($300.00) three hundred dollars for St.Paul\u2019s Hay .Scales and shall exhibit a receipt thereof.The cost of the notarial deeds and copy thereof to be paid cash by the adjudicators.On the day of tho sale, the odjudtco/aire shall pay in the hands of tne City Treasurer the price of his adjudication.Within the four days following the day of said adjudication, the said adjudicataire shall sign the said notarial deed of sale, and upon his default of so doing, the said price of his ad judication shall tern tin confiscated for the benefit of the City, which may then proceed to resell the said revenues, after a public notice of four days, published to that effect in the official newspapers of the city.The said sale shall be made subject, moreover, to all the conditions which shall be read and made known at the moment of the sale, and which shall be contained in the deed of sale.H.J.J.B.CHOUINARD, City Clerk.March SO, 1898.CITY OF QUEBEC» City Clerk\u2019s Office.CITY HALL, Quebec, March 29th, 1898.Leases of Shops, Stalls, Sheds, on the divers Markets of this City, and of the Hay Weighing Scales, St.Paul Market, and of the Stalls ou Cham/Uaxn Wharf.PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Shops, Stalls and Sheds on the divers Markets of this City, shall he put up at auction and lea«ed from the first day of May next, to the 33th of April, 1S99, at the City Hall, in the chanibér wherein are held the sittings of the Finance Committee, from TWO to FOUR of the clock in tho afternoon of the davs hereinafter named, viz :\u2014 Montcalm and Berthelot Markets, on Tuesday, the 12th day of April Mtt : Champlain Market and the {Stalls on Chain plain Wharf, on Wednesday, the loth day of April next : Finlay Merket, on Thursday, the 14th day of April 11 xt : Jacques Cartier Market and St Paul\u2019s Market on Monday, the IHth day ot April next.St.Peter\u2019s Market Hall, on Tuesday, the 19th OIT-X- OF GiTTElBESO PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the lease of Jacques Cartier Hall for the civic year 1898-1899, will be sold by Public Auction, THURSD AY, the fourteenth day of April next, at the City Hall, in the room where are held the sittings of the Finance Committee.The sals shall begin at eleven o\u2019clock in the forenoon.The upset price shall be six hundred dollars ($600.00).Every person wishing to bid shall, previous to the sale, deposit with the City Treasurer, the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) current money of this Province, or accepted cheque, said deposit shall be returned after the sale to eveiy bidder except the adjudicataire, whose deposit shall be kept as part of the purchase trice.The balance of said purchase price shall )e paid by the adjudicauire in twelve monthly equal instalment* payable in advance The said sale by auction shall be made subject to all clauses and conditions which shall be read at the beginning of tbe sale, aud communication of which may be had by those in-tereited, by applying to the City Notary, Mr.Allaire.By order, H.J.J.B.CHOUINARD.City Clerk.March SO, 1898.City Clerk\u2019s Office, City Hall, Quebec, 18th March, 1898.>UBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN __, to all persons having accounts against any of the Municipal Departments of the City of Quebec, for supply of materials, work dote, accounts for sidewalks, claims of any kind whatsoever, for Advertisements, Printing, Stationery, or Contingencies, to transmit them to the City Treasurer from this day to the 10th of April, 1898.H.J.J B.CHOUINARD.City Clerk.March 19, 1898.CITY ENGINEER\u2019S OFFICE.ADVOCATE*., ETC.NEW MUSIC ! 2NXo Just Received Direct from the Publishers,