The Herald, 8 septembre 1899, vendredi 8 septembre 1899

[" » SHIPS Tons.Building aunchel eng erpool From Wontreal t., o At., 9am t., 5A t, 5am 1S, twit st Sep ere the cep .Elec- hroug- i of the Musis omenait re heal A+ ts.don of ro.Glase (ding 3 ed ond voyage et vice ow Pieh rk.) er Tron y York 9 Sept 16 Sepk 23 Sepk \u2014' tickets yondof- creer an and for ex of pas ns nest eck thé y-thirds ughoub treal.+ GENTLE READER, To-morrow, they say, never \u20acomes.will certainly be here.day Herald is issued.must take home if you desire peace in the family.Bnt Saturday And it's the day the Satur- And that's the issue you The Fferald.IND te 9 a NO.212.MONTREAL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8.1899.A \\ 7) ?a % ° I LL \u201c, 1 = TO-MORROW'S WEATHER, Stationary, or a little lower temperature.PRICE ONE CENT.GHAND DEMONSTRATION AT ILE AUX NOX TO-MORROW EUT.FORTIN HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR A MONTH.Police Committee of the Opinion That He Committed \u201cA Grave Indiscretion\u201d in Talking of Money Being Paid for Positions on Force.MONEY WAS NEEDED FOR ELECTIONS, So Bergeron Said Fortin Told Him\u2014Ald.Clearihue Favored Fortin's Dismissal\u2014Bergeron Said He Fist Talked About a Job with Cons.Richer\u2014Money First Mentioned by Fortin, He Says\u2014Some Aldermen Act as Advocates for Fortin\u2014Talk of Prosecuting Bergeron \u2014Now for the Lafleche Charges.After six hours devoted to the examination and the of the evidenée yesterday afternoon aud evening, the Police came to the slecision that Mr.Napoleon Fortin, Lieu- of witnesses discussion Committee tenant of Police in the employ of the cry cf Montreal, had been, in the opinion of tae Police Committee, guilty of grave au- Ciscretion and breach of discipline, and (hat he be therefore suspended for one {anth, and that his salary for that period be presented to the Police Fund.Such was the upshot of the enquiry wo the serious statements published in The Heraid of the 31st uit, with respect to certain alleged negoliations between ZAr- thur Bergeron and Licut.Fortin, aiussuzx at the securing ¢f a place on the police feree for the former\u2014in consideration a cash payment of $300.The decision quoted was the effect or a resolution by Ald, Larcau, and was carried with one dissentient, Ald.Cleartuuv.Ald, Ames at first sought to include in the motion of Ald.Lareau a declaration to the effect that it had been proved that L'ortin had told Bergeron that positions on the police force were to be bought, and that he had aided Bergeron to borrow the money to buy a position; but Ald.Lareau declined to go so fur, and Ald.Anes withdrew.Ald.Clearihue held that enough had been proved to call for Fortin s dismissal, and made a motion accordingly.but he had no supporters.When the examination of the witnesses \u2014a tedious process\u2014had becn completed last right, the different members of the com- wittee expressed their views as follows BREACH OF DISCIPLINE.Ald.Marsolais, chairman\u2014I find the ofn- cer very much to blame for the expressions he has used.He had cominiriea a very grave breach of discipline, if it is not derogatory to the functions he 1s called upon to discharge.If he 1s a gooa ctlicer, and does his duty well, that may be an extenuation; but I think he is specially to blame in allowing a false Impression to get abroad regarding the Police Committee, HURT IN TENDERLST FEELINGS, Ald.Jacques\u2014I have been Tiurt in ay tenderest feelings, If the thing had taken place elsewhere than in my neighborhood, I should have been less wounded.ir there is any member of the Police Corn:ittée who blames Lieut.Fortin, that man is myself.ALDERMENz CALUMINATED.Ald.Roy\u2014Having insisted on Lieut.por- tin's reinstatement on Tuesday last.I wish it now understood that I desired that he should be punished if guilty.1 ar ready to admit that Lieutenant Forum is pot guilty to a certain point, but guilty teward the Police Committee In having found that the question of paying for constables\u2019 positions was being discussea oy many people of small consequence.I protest against these insinuatlons; so much so that 1 for one think we have only one thing to do\u2014suspend the culprit, wnoeve: he is.We do not pay the members of the force to take away our characters.We pay them to maintain peace and order, and not to have aldermen regarded as men to be bought for two and three nuu- dred dollars.We should pass a resolu- ticn declaring that whoever so calumniates the committee should be suspended.It Is high time to make an example.THANKS NEWSPAPERS.Benevolent vu Ald.Lareau\u2014It is the first time anr- thing like this has happened in my experience.I would commence by con- gratalating the newspapers which huve drawn attention to this matter.It is unpleasant, of course, on one hand; but on the other the public will be better satisfied that the matter has been clearea up.Mr.Fortin seems to me a first-class officer.The accuser in this enquiry was In very bad farth.His testimony had to be extracted from him word by word.and he had to be made tell the tri@) in spite of himself.For a long time there has teen an impression that money Is speut in obtaining places on the police force.It is well that the impression should be removed.It must not be forgotten that Fortin was very good to Bergeron: pu: he has been very Iindiscreet.Bergeron spoke of an advocate on St.James street: but he was very reluctant ahout it.Ber- geron is the first sinner against the clause lu the charter, which imposes a fine of forty dollars for endeavoring to obtain civle employment for the payment of money.I myself have got two men on the police force.It would not be a miracle if some of my electors received money for aiding those men, In the case of one in particular, 1 was approached hr several of my constituents, and many interested themselves greatly in his Lehel?It was a deserving case, and T got him tne appointment; but how do I know that he did not pay some of those who were uu- five with me in his interest?1 think Ifortin deserves to he punished, and it would be a precedent.I propose that ne be suspended for a month, and that the penalty of a second offen«e he dismissal.I hope the man who inade the accusation will be arrested.ALD.CLEARIHUE IS PLAIN SPOKEN.Ald.Clearibue\u2014I have little to say.2 have looked at the thing very carefully.I find from his own words that Fortin admits that he wanted to settle the affair with this man Bergeron.I fake it as granted then that he is guilty of a very serious charge indeed.That is all I have to say on the matter.JUSTICE TEMPERED WITH MERCY.Ald.Ames\u2014I find that we have all reached pretty much the same conclusion.[ want to move a resolution, which may possibly go a little further than some members may care to go, and in moving this resolution I wish to explain the groundwork upon which it is built.A stranger comes to the city.He meets an old friend, who is on the police force, and they have several interviews.That old friend frankly admits, as is proved by his own testimony and that of Mr.and Mrs.Bergeron, that to get a position on the police force a man has to pay up some mouey.Now, gentlemen, that is a very serious admission for one of our employes to make.It is a reflection on the seven members of this committee and on the Chief of Police.The worst feature is that Fortin is au appointee of this committee.We made him a licutenant from being a second-class cen- stable, and the fact that he makes such an admission is a reflection on his own promotion.Another fact is that Fortin helped Bergeron to borrow the money.Fortin is then actively engaged in assisting an applicant to obtain the wherewithal to corrupt some official or alderman.The whale matter is a criminal offence, and is covered by the charter.Anyone who offers money or assists in obtaining money for getting persons into the civie employ is guilty of an indictable offence.It has been proved, I think, that Fortin did not handle any money, and that he did nof expect any money; but he was to advise Bergeron how the money was to have been employed.If Fortin had accepted the money I should insist upon his ahso- lute dismissal.But his offence does not go quite so far, and I think a less severe punishment would be justificd.But some punishment should be_inflicted.SUSPENDED FOR A MONTH.Ald.Ames them moved Fortin's suspension for one month, the motion at the same time affirming two facts as proved against Fortin.Ald.Lareau objected, and finally a simple sentence of suspension was adopted, Ald.Clearihiue, who was for dismissal, dissenting.Fortin was then summoned and informed of the decision of the Committee.He bore the shock cheerfully, and was proceeding to make a smiling reply, when the Chief waved him to retire, and he did so.HOW APOUT LAFLECHE?Ald.Ames then remarked that The Mer ald, which had exposed this Fortin matter, had brought a still more serious charge against Lieutenant Lafleche.Ald.Ames thought it a more serious case, and he thought they should in the near future enquire into it.Ald.Marsolais, chairman, said if the matter referred to anything that had occurred under the present regime, let them enquire; but if to something that had happened under a former administration he would preserve the line of conduct he had adopted.WILL BERGERON BE iNDICTED ?Ald.Ames then referred to Bergeron\u2019s confessed violation of the charter in seeking to purchase a place on the force, and asked what the procedure was.N Mr.L.J.Ethier, Q.C., City Attorney, said that Bergeron could Le proceeded against in the Recorders\u2019 Court for the recovery of the penalty of forty dollars provided.MR.BERGERON'S STORY.He Gives Detailed Account of His Dealings with Lieut.Fortin and is Under Fire for Three Hours.For more than three hours yesterday afternoon Artliur Bergeron was examined and cross-examined as to tbe truth of the charges which, in his solemn declaration, published in The Herald, he had made against Lieutenant of Police Napoleon Fortin, of having aided him to procure a sum of $300 for the purpose of purchasing a position on the police force of Montreal.OBJECTS TO THE INVESTIGATION.Before be was sworn, Ald.Roy raised an (Continued on Page Two.) TRAFFIC RESUMED The Wellington Street Cars Will Run to the End of the Line Again, Beginning at Once.The cause for !®: complaint made by Ald.Turner regarding the suspension of street railway traflic on Teilington street, beyond the subway, was removed this morning, when City Surveyor St.George instructed the Street Railway Company that they could continue tp the end of the line.It appears that Mr.St.George, a few days ago, ordered the suspension of traffic at this point in order to afford the paving contractors the most favorable conditions in which to carry out their work.The Montreal Street Railway, in \u201cstopping the cars at the subway, wen acting under the City Surveyor's instructions.FIRED LOADED SHELLS.One Xilled and Two Dangerously Woundea by a Fatal Error During a Sham Battle, Columbus, Ohio, Sept.8.-During the sham battle in the Pain spectacle, *\u201cThe Battle of San Juan.\u201d at the State Fair grounds last night, Charles Krag, aged 10 Yeurs, a spectator, was killed; Revita Smithson, private of Company F., th Obio, engaged in the sham battle, was fatally wounded, and Max Guggenheiri, a spectator, was seriously wounded.It is supposed loaded shells were accidentally, instead of blanks, furnished the soldiers in the sham battle.COOK WORTH A FORTUNE Mrs.Nellie Bloor, Who is Now Serving on Some Lake Steamboat, Inherits $80,000 Port Huron, Mich., Sept.&\u2014Marine Reporter Kendall has received information that Mrs.Nellie Bloor, a cook on some lake steamboat, has fallen heir to a fo- tune of 550,000 through the death, intestate, of an uncle who resided in Lower Canada.A search for the missing heir has been instituted.CARNEGIE A CANDIDATE He Wishes to Represent the Libera Interests.it is Said, for Southerlands Hive.London, Sept.8.\u2014Mr.Andrew Carnegie, it is said, will be the next Liberal candidate for Parliament for Sutherlaundshire, tee INSPECTED THE R.C.A, \u2014 General Hutton Pleased With Appears ance and Drill of the Quebec Detachment.Quebec, Sept.8.\u2014(Special.)\u2014Major-Gene- ral Hutton inspected the R.C.A.detnet- ment at the Citadel this morning.The men presented a very creditable appearance, and the inspection was highly satisfactory.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 FELL OFF A CAR.Miss Clements, 103 Duke Street, was Injured last night by falling off car 545 on Wellington Street.Her injuries were slight, and she was taken home in a cab.THERE 15 FRICTION Operation of Grain Inspection Act in Manitoba.OVER TRANSPORTATION, Department Has Been Delayed in Amending Details But is Now Directing Much Attentionto the Matter.Ottawa, Ont., Sept.8.\u2014(Special.)\u2014Advices trom Winnipeg allege that the inception of the operation of the new grain inspection dct has® besn attended with considerable {frictton.From indications here, the chiet difficulty in banding the crop will not be in the inspection, but*in the provision of adequate transportation facilities.In the matter of tlie act, all of the d?- ficulty which has ariscn is directly traceabie to the fact that the Royal assent to the measure was delayed until late in August, owing to the protracted summer session.When the bill was introduced, no such complication was anticipated, and the date fixed for its application was September 1st.As is well known, the present month open- éd ou Friday On Saturday little could be done, and as Sunday was followed by a holiday, Labor Day, it was not until Tuesday that the Department could get to work upon the details, which investigation showed required attention.Since then Sir Henr! Joly de Lotbinlere, Minister of Inland Revenue, has been devoting his attentiun and that of his Department to the matter, and it is probable that in a tew dys time ail will be running smoothly.Mr.C.A.Bell, of Winnipeg, regcresenting the Western Grain Standards Board, heid a lengthy conference with Sir Heuri this morning on the matter.he chief grain inspector has already been ay- pointed, and the personnei of the statf of examiners will probably be finally decided by tu-MOIrTOW.GRAIN INSPECTION ACT, Department of Iniand Revenue Arranging for Putting the New Measure into Operation.Ottawa, September 8.\u2014(Special.)\u2014The Department of Inland Revenue, is busily engaged in making preparations for the operation of the new Grain Inspection Act, wnicn will go into force immediately and will ap- ly to all grain hereafter brought to the D AO.\u201cRy the operation of the Act the facts must be specifically stated wiere two grades of grain age shipped in the same cargo, and the amount and quaiity of each grade must be set forth.Sir Irenrl Joly de Lotbinn'eve hs taken gieat care in preparing tlie acts to provide for ail contingencies aud to meet as far as possible the wishes of all parties concerned.TUn- der the act it is confidently expected that the already high aprpeciation 1a the European market of the grain ot the Canadian West will be st'U Pariser Increased by the assurance given to the purchaser that the product is just as represented.Mr.David Horne, of Winnlpey, has been appointed chief grain inspector unaer the act.air and smiling countenance.at the end of the examination.scemed to tell in his favor.Lareau and Roy.extreme good humor.not easily depressed.: allowed to interrogate the witness.played by the subordinate himself.T HE fact that he was virtually He eutered the As Bergeron came in at the same time there was talk around the table of a \u201cconfrontation.\u201d Fortin evi- + + + pote 000009000009 000000000060000000¢ FORTIN'S CONFIDENT SMILE.on trial yesterday did not seem to effect Lieut.Fortin's peace of mind very much.room where the Police Committee were sitting, with a jaunty dently had the same idea, for he stood alongside Bergeron and in a minute or two interrupted to ask the Committee whether he was to be He was told tnat he might do so For a little while after that Fortin busied himself taking notes on a sheet of foolscap, but after a time he became nervous and wa'ked up and down the room behind Ald.Jacques, Roy and Lareau, priming one or other of them with suggestions and showing marked satisfaction whenever question and answer The confident smile scarcely ever left his face.More than once he winked at Chief Hughes, and Ald.Jacques, The Chief did not seem to relish his subordinate's Lieut.Fortin is a man of splendid physique and His smile did not even disappear after the verdict had been rendered and he had been deprived of a month's pay.He even proposed to address the Committee until warned to desist by an cmphatic wave of the arm from Chief Hughes, who evidently did not view the degradation of oue of his officers with the equanimity dis- ESTERHAZY TO LECTURE.\u2014 After the Court Martial at Rennes is Ended.He May Visit the United States.London, Sept.8.\u2014Count Esterhazy, in an interview published here this morning, repeats his statements that he did everything by order of Col.Sandherr and his superior officers.He says he will reveal all after the trial at Rennes, Possibly he wil! \u2018go to the United States to lecture.He declares he will not return to France, he- cause it would mean immediate imprisonment.rer TEACH CHILDREN TO SWIM.Movement in Ottawa to Require Sohool Board to Add This to the Curriculum.Ottawa, Ont.Sept.movement is afoot here to require the corporation to provide facilities for teaching school children to swim.A motion to this purpose was Introduced at the Public School Board last night, and a special committee was appointed to consider it.mr INJURIES MAY BE FATAL, Yardmaster of the CP.R.at Quebec Crushed by Being Caught Between Moving Cars.Quebec, Sept.8.\u2014(Special.)-E.W.Johnston, yardmaster of the C.P.R., was severely injured last night by being crush ed between two moving cars.He is probably fatally injured internally, and was removed to his home.I CHICAGO MARKETS.Messrs.J.S.Bache & Co., 16 St.Sacrament street, report the closing prices to-day as foilows: i \u2014 Sept.8.Opsg.High.Low.Close.Wheat\u2014 _ Sept.\"0% 7056 7044 70% Dec.71% 7138-44 71 71%b Corn\u2014 Sept.31%-% 31% 3142-56 3114-54 Dec.28% 28% 2856 285g Oats\u2014 Sept.21% 2136-16 2134 214 Dec.203%-1% 2016-56 20-16 203-13 Pork\u2014 Sept.8 00 8 00 8 00 Oct.\u2026.820 8 22 8 07 8 v7 Lard\u2014 _ Sept.5 25 225 525 Oct.B32 5 32 527 5 27b Shert Ribs\u2014 Ç Sept.427.5 25 5 25 5 95 Oct se 033 535 527 5 27-30 8.\u2014(Special.)-A | AT THE SHERBROOKE FAIR.Attendance is Larger Thun Last Year and All Departments are Very Satisfactory.° Sherbrooke.Sept.7.\u2014(Special)\u2014Yesterday was the third day of the big fair, and it was a sparkling success.\u2018he attendance surpassed the biggest day of last year by several thousand.The weather was just right for the proceedings, and everything passed off well.It is generally remarked that the number of American visi¥ors to Sherbrooke's fair increases every year.Excursion trains from Boston and Providence were crowded, while the trains from along the border brought thousands to the show.The judging is about three-fourtlis done and will be finished by Thursday night.Several distinguished gentlemen from the Provincial Government were the guests of the Association yesterday.Hon.H.1.Duffy, Minister of Public Works; Hon.Duchene.Minister of Agriclture; Hon.J.E.Robi doux arrived Tuesday night.Premier Marchand and the Hon.Sydney Fisher are expected to be present to-day.In the evening there was a grand display of fireworks on the grounds.This proved a great attraction and was well carried out.A feature of this fair that is generally commented on is the small number of drunken persons seen about town.The record of arrests so far is very low, and there seems to be scarcely any complaints of pocket-picking.| | ;A new coat of paint.GRANTING OF PERMITS.Control of Liquor in the Yukon Transferred to the Department of the interior.Ottawa, Sept.7.\u2014(Special.)\u2014Gold Commissioner Senkler and Major A.B.Perry, Superintendent of the Northwest Mounted Police, have been appointed to the vacancles on the Yukon Council, tne function of which is that of an advisory board to be consulted by Commissioner Ogilvy.Major Perry takes the place vacated by Lieut.-Col.Steel, and Mr.Senkler is a new appointee.An Order- in-Council has been passed, taking the power to grant liquor permits from the Yukon Commission, and vesting it in the Department of the Interior.Provision is made for the imposition of a fee of $2.C.Sylvestre.of Arthabaska, has been appointed timber agent in the Yukon, in the place of F.Blan- chene, resigned.SAIL FOR MONTREAL.Crescent.Talbot.Psyche, Pearland Quail Leave Halifax for the St.Lawrence, Halifax, Sept.7.\u2014(Special.)\u2014The British warships Crescent, Talbot, Psyche, Peart and Quail sail to-morrow evening for Montreal.The torpedo destroyer Quail has been refitted with new funnels, and is receiving She moved out inte the stream to-day.\u2014\u2014 KILLED AT A SAW MILL.Employe of a Buckingham Company Fatally Injured by a Strange Accident.buckingnam, yue., sept.s.\u2014(speclitr.!- Wm.Peilman met an almost instantaneous death this morning while working at a Splitter in the saw-mills of the MacLaren & Tate Company here.A splitter 1s a circular saw running perpendicularly, and is nsed for splitting the hoards which are fed to the saw on upright rollers.It appears that one of the boards in passing - through to the saw offered some abstrnuc- tion, with the result that the board flew back with terrific force, striking Tceilman in the neck and killing him almost instantly.The deceased was a young man about 24 years of age.and had been married only a few months.SLITLED AT LAST The C.P.R.and Intercolonial Have Arrived at an Agreement Regarding Running Powers.President Shaughnessy Meclines to Divulge the Nature of the Contract Between the Government and the Company.It is understood that the long-standing question of the terms and conditions upon which the C.P.R.should be allowed te continue the use of the Intercolonial Rall- way between St.John and Halifax have been settled.President Shaughnessy stated to-day that an agreement had been arrived at, but he declined to divulge 'ts nature or to say to what extent the CLP.R.were to be allowed the use of the line, the conditions and terms upon whieh they were to be allowed to do so, or nature of the concessions which the C.P.R.are required.to make.He preferred that these particulars should come from the Minister for Railways.It is gratifying te know, however, that the threatened rupture between the Governmeat Railway and tlic principal railway system of the Dominion on account of the agrecment with the Grand Trunk recently ratified by Porlia- ment has been avoided.There can be no question that in the new arrangement the absolute independence of the Intercolonial and Grand Trunk has been successfully as serted and firmly established, and that the national railway will now be in a position to hold the balance in the interests of the people of Canada between the Grand Truuk and Canadian Pacific.DRIFTED IN YAWL BOAT Only Two Survivors of Wrecked Barge Lisgar Found After Ninety-One Hours of Danger.Mackinaw City, Sept.8.\u2014 The steamer Case, passing up last night, had on board Capt.Freeman and one sailor, Nelson Al- ture, the only survivors of the Canadian barge Lisgar, which foundered in Lake Huron at 1 o'clock on Sunday afternoon.The men had drifted in the yaw! hoat ninety-one hours when picked up on Thursday morning two miles below Thunder Bay Island.Capt.Freeman thinks the remainder of the crew all perished.tt PLACED ON THE FREE LIST.Tariff Removed from Low Grade of Molasses Used in Making Certain Kinds of Animal food.Ottawa, Sept.7.\u2014(Speclal.)\u2014An Order-in- Council has been passed placing the low grade of syrups or molasses, used in the manufacture of compressed food for live stock, on the free list.The action has been taken as the result of the representation made in a memorial submitted by the Fara- mel Manufacturing Company, that it would confer a boon on those engaged in the cattle trade with Great Britain.GOVERNOR GENERAL'S BALL.His Excellency and the Countess of Minto Issue Invitations For Next Thursday.Quebec, Sept.7.\u2014(Special.)\u2014Their Excellencies, the Governor-General and the Countess of Minto, entertained a large number of guests at dinner last evening.On Thursday the 14th inst, they will give a ball.Invitations are now out.trente IMPORTS FROM CANADA.British Board of Trade Returns Show Their Value Last Month was $3,500,000, Ottawa, Sept.8.\u2014(Speclal.)\u2014British Board of Trade returns for August show the im- Forts for the mcnth from Canada to nave been 33.500.000, and the exports to Canada $2.026.000.The chief increases In the ir.ports from Canada during the monun were in butrer and sheep.GO TO ILE AUX NOIX TO-MORROW There should be a large attendance of Montreal Liberals at the demonstration to Premier Marchand to-morrow at Ile aux Noix.A special train will leave Bonaventure Station at half-past nine in the morning, and the trip from St.Johns to lle aux Noix will be made by the steamer Majestic, chartered for the occasion.Lunch will be served at noon, and at one o\u2019clock the speech-making will begin.The Hon.Mr.Marchand will be accompanied by his colleagues.Arrangements have been made for a boat to he at St.Johns to meet the train which leaves the Bonaventure Station at.1.25 o'clock in the afternoon.No that those who cannot get out on the 9.30 train may yet take part in honoring the province's bnancial good genius.Tickets are good to return on Sunday.Tickets for the entire trip, by rail and steamer, are a dollar each, and can be procured from Messrs.J.A.Drouin, New York Life Building, J.L.Decarie.1613 Notre Dame: Rainville, at Messrs, Dandurand.Brodeur & Bover's oflice, 11 Place d'Armes; Godefroy, Langlois, secretary of the Reform Club, at La Patrie office: F.H.Markey.Temple Building: Ar- chambault Freres, 1501 St.Catherine street: J.A.Deniger, 1471 St.Catherine, E.Tail- lefer, president Club Chenier, 34 St.Vincent D.A.Lafortune, president East End Liberal Club, 46 St.Vincent; J.O.Lambert, president Club Letellier, St.Catherine Street: A.Campeau, president Club Robi- doux 163 Chausse, and at the Herald Office on St.James street.As tickets cannot he purchased at the railway station it will he well for people to purchase tbem in advance.\u2014 \u2014 ete.DEMANGE PLEADS DREYFUS CAUSE Opening Argument for the Defence Seemed from all Indications to Have Weight With the Judges.Rennes, Sept.8.\u2014The hall of the Lycee was crowded this morning at the opening of the fifth day of the fifth week of the : second trial by court-martial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus, of the artillery, charged wiif-tréäson.There was a large attendance of ladies and newspaper writers, who sat up all night in order to secure front places.At an early hour, a long line was formed of people awaiting ddmission.Standing room at the back of the court now commands fifteen and twenty francs for places, and the demand is increasing as the trial approaches the end.Among the privileged witnesses to-day waa Baron Russell, of Killowen, Lord Chief Justice of England, who was conducted to a seat by General Chanoine and M.Paleologue, of the French Foreign Office.The Lord Chief Justice was seated at the back of tha judges\u2019 table.Hg came here specially from Paris, where he has attended the sessions of the Anglo-Venezuelan Boundary Arbitration Commission, in order to see something of the trial.SPEECH FOR THE DEFENCE.Maitre Demange at cnce opened his speech for the defence.In eloquent terms, and with impressive dclivery, he brought out strong evidence against Esterhazy.During the course of his remarks, he cried: \u2018Do you think, if Dreyfus and Esterhazy had been before the court-martial of 1894, that the Court would have condemned Captain Dreyrus?\u201d As he asked this to the prisoner sitting before him, and added, \u2018\u2018No.\u201d\u2019 DREYFUS IS CHEERFUL.Dreyfus to-day appeared cheerful.He smiled and shook bands with his counsel on entering the court.The English Chief Justice followed the epeech of M.Demange with the closest attention.The lawyer gave a very fine performance, so far as the audience was concerned.His voice was beautifully modulated, sometimes soft and persuasive, and other timés sharply argumentative.Finally he filled the room with his stentorian tones, as he tundered with indignation at the charges against Dreyfus, the shameful weakness of the prosecution, ond in denunciation of Esterhazy.The gestures and features of M.Demange were eqüally expressive.OFFICERS ALL MISSING.The front rows of the chief witnesses\u2019 seals were empty, except for the presence of M.Trarieux, the former Minister of Justice, änd M.Cavaignac, former Minister of War, all the generals and officers having left Rennes, by order of the Minister of War, the General the Marquis de Gallieft.Col.Picquart also left Rennes, although be holds no rank in the army.DREYFUS IMPASSIVE.Dreyfus listened to the oration of M.De- mange with a mask of impassibility resembling his frozen attitude during tbe first days of the trial.Whatever tho prisoner\u2019s feelings were as he heard M.De- mange pleading for his liberty, he carefully concealed them.M.Demange was still speaking at one o'clock, and le announced that he would need another two hours and a balf to fir- ish his plea, so the Court adjourned until 7.30 to-morrow morning, thus fixing the opening of the Court on Saturday an hour later than usual.The fact that Maitre La- bori has to speak, and that probahly the Government commissioner, Major Carriere, will reply, makes it practically certain that the verdict will not be given Lefore Monday.MUST HAVE AN EFFECT.The general impression formed was that the speech of M.Demange must have had a certain effect on the judges, as it was a strong effort argumentatively.There was a rumor, after the adiourn- ment of the Court, that M.Labori had decided not to speak, the idea heing that his abstention from so doing, in view of the Irritating effect his every utterance has on the Court, would be rather an advantage than otherwise to Dreyfus.M.Labori was asked if there was any truth in this report, and he replied with a shrug of his shoulders, apparently conveying the impression that the matter v-as under consideration.ALMOST A DISPUTE.It was generally noticed to-day that when M.Labori entered the Court this morning he spoke to M.Demange in a deprecating tone, and a sharp discussion ensued, almost bordering on a dispute.The same thing occurred during the usual brief suspension of the sitting.The two lawyers apparently differ about the best method of conducting the case.which, it was sald, boded no good for Dreyfus.REGIS THE JEW-BAITER.Great interest has been aroused hy the arrival at Rennes of Max Regis, the former mayor of Algiers, and a notorious Jew- baîter.He was attended by a couple ot Algerians in native costume, and a crowa of people followed him.He stepped to take some refreshment at the principal cafe here, and the place was immediately invaded by a gaping crowd.JM.Resis was present in the court-yard of the Lycee this morning.and discussed the situation with the leading anti-Dreyfusarjs.His presence is not a good omen for the peare of the town.The local papers to-day publish an open letter from M.Regis to the Premier, M.Waldeck-Rousseau, declaring that he, M.Regis, intends to preserve the greatest calm, but adding that if an attempt is made to arrest him he will resist.COMING EVENTS.AT THE THEATRES THIS WEEK.Academy\u2014Mrs.Fiske in \u201cBecky Sharpe.\u201d (Unwholesome.) Francais\u2014\u201c Human Hearts.\u201d (Fair) Queen's\u2014Bert Coole in \u201cNew Boy.\u201d (Very funny.) Theatre Royal, \u2018Who's Who,\u201d burlesque, Saturday\u2014September 9.Lawn Tennis\u2014Mcntreal vs.Cote St.Antoine, for the championship of the Inter- provincial and the City Leagues.Lacrosse\u2014Capitals vs.Shamrocks.rere MAY BE COOLER.Probabilities\u2014Fresh westerly winds; falr, with stationary or a little lower temperature to-day and Saturday.High pressure now extends from the Pacific Coast to the Lakes, accompanied by fine, cool weather; a depression which was over the Lakes yesterday, has moved quickly éastWard, and is \u2018passing over the Eastern Provinces.CTT Highest and lowest temperatures yesterday: Montreal, 56 above to 60 above.Kamloops, 48 above to 68 above.Calgary, 36 above to 62 above.Edmonton, 36 above to 64 above.Qu\u2019Appelle, 42 above to 66 above.Winnipeg, 38 above to 66 above.Port Arthur, 44 above to 76 above, Toronto, 60 above to 70 above.Ottawa, 52 above to 62 above.Quebec, 52 above to 64 above.Halifax, 40 above to 50 above.ete LEAVING THE COUNTRY.Johannesburg, Sept.8.\u2014The anxiety here in regard to the crisis, has been intensified by the tone of the debate in the Rand.The railroad offices continue to be besieged by those wanting to get out of the country, question, counsel pointed | { | | | ot.The detailed procecdings follow: Amid intense sileuce, and the cynosure of every eye, Maitre Demange, shortly after the opening of tlie proceedings of the Dreyfus court-martial to-day, rose to make the speech for the defence.His opening remarks seemed to meet with approval.\u201cHowever solemn,\u2019 he declared, \u201cthe occasion may be, I must, at the outset, protest with all my soul again:& the allegation which one of the witnesses did not shrink from uttering.This witness did not hesitate to declare that whoever advocated the revision of this case, that is to say, whoever believed in the innocence of Dreyfus, was working against the army and against the country.1 here declare that he does not know me, and that he does not know Maitre Labori.Neither Labor nor mysclf would be here if these statements were true.Let me tell you simply this: The day on which, amid the shocl: of furious political passions, 1 saw let loose over our country this tempest of madness, when ! saw everything I had learned to revere and love since childhood imperilled, I, a Frenchman, the son of a soldier, endured every torture.When I turned my eyes towards Devil's Island.where was buried alive one who, from the bottom of my heart, I belicve to be a martyr, I began to wonder if Divine justice had not abandoned him.Since then I have recovered.I have harkened to the voice of my cou- science and have pursued an undeviating course, free from anger and passion, not heeding hatred or prejudice.I have done my duty.You will do yours, which is to mete out justice.\u201d DEFINES DREYFUS' POSITION.Continuing.M.Demange said he wished to clearly define the prisoner's position, say- ns: \u201cWhen the case of the revision began Dreyfus was a convict, and serious presumptions of his innocence were necessary befere the case could be taken up by the Court of Cassation.To-day it is for the j'ublie prosecutor to prove his euilt.Let nv one biame us, therefore, if we have not proved the innocence of our client.\u201chis task was pot incumbent on us.it Is for the Government Commissary to show that he is guilty of the abominable crime imputed to him.\u201d ESTERHAZY NOT ON TRIAL, M.Demange then protested against the suggestion that it had been attempted tu put Iisterhazy on trial, explaining that alt the defence desired was that the innocence of Dreyfus should appear dazzling and complete, and that the court-martial should proclaim it.Counsel was satisfied that the judges of 1894 were honest, like the present judges: but if the former had scen Esterhazy\u2019s handwriting they would have pronounced a different verdict.Counsel then entered into details.Deal- Ing with the information collected regarding the prisoner in 1894, he said: \u201cThe only real information is that found in the cries from his soul.Even before his conviction, what was his first ery?\u2018I will unt take my life, because I am innocent.\u2019 DREY#US LETTERS.M.Demaiige dilated upon the prisoner's Increasing protestations of innocence ana his touching letters to his family, execlaim- ng: \u201cIn them you sce his soul, whiten speaks, Alone in his tomb he communes with himself.He cherishes the hope of seeing his innocence acknowledged.Among the letters of Dreyfus read by M.Demange was one in which, after Assert- lug bis innocence and declaring that ne always served the tricolor flag witn ae- vction and honcr, the prisoner Clatiney that he was treated on Devil's Island Ike an crdinary convict.It concludes, *\u2018I wish to live.\u201d \u201cThat is a soldier's soul,\u201d exclaimea M.Demange, \u201cand is that man you can a traitor?That is the man who In voar bresence restrains his sobs and his emotions.\u201cAh, gentlemen, I would rather defena guilty men, who are clever dissemblers, thar an innocent man, who is too sincere.\" Other letters of the prisoner were reau, al.breathing the same desire to live to see hig honor restored, though the writer was broken down in health and spirits.One letter, written In 1897, appeals to General De Boisdeffre to lend his gener cus aid in securing for the writer restoration of his liberty, of which he had heen rohbed.Writing to his brother, the pris- ouer said: \u2018\u2018While one or more scoundrels are walking free, it would be a happy re- lcase for me to die.But it would pe a disgrace to Lucille and my children\u201d The letter continues with urging his brother to fird the culprits, while carefully protect- frg the interests of the country.CRY OF AN INNOCENT MAN.\u2018Is not that the cry of an innocent man%™ asred M.Demange, adding, \u201cYet, tnougn Gereral de Boisdeffre received the letter, hr did not forward it to Mathieu Dreyfus.Five Ministers of-War denounced Dreyfus as guilty, while admitting it was impos- sikle to produce proofs.General de rors.deffre, General Gonse and General Roget also affirmed their belief in his guilt: but, tiappily, they stated reasons, and Insteua of precofs, only accumulated presumptions.\u2019 After pointing out that the Generals ony studied the case at the very moment when public aberation had reduced the whole question to à conflict between Dreyfus sna the army, thus making it impossible that the Generals should not be prejudiced, ance prebabilities and presumptions seemed to them to be proofs, M.Demange sald: \u201c1 inust acknowledge, however, the honesty and honorable conduct of the Generals, who could not have acted otherwise than they had done.\u201d Counsel then paid an eloquent tribute to the honesty of purpose manifested by tne Generals, Births, MINISTER\u2014On the 2rd inst, the wife of -Mr.R.E, Minister, 236 Bleury st., of a daughter.x Marriages.TATLEY-BURRILL\u2014At Ellsworth, Maine, on the 5th inst, by Rev.M.Adams, J.WW.Tatley, of Montreal, manager for Canada of the Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford, to Sarah West, daughter of Colonel C.C.Burrill, of Ellsworth, Me.212x JARVIS-GRACE\u2014In this city, on the 5th inst., at St.Bartholomew\u2019s Reformed Episcopal Church, by the Rev.Charles Cook, William C., son of James Jarvis, of Aults- ville, Ont., to Prudence May, only daughter of J.J.Grace, of Montreal.Brockville, Hamilton, Ont., and Leicester, England, rapers please copy.WRAY-WRAY\u2014At Trinity Church, Sept.7, by the Rev.T.E.Cunningham and Rev.T.N.Graham, Joseph C.Wray to Helen Louise Wray, neo Gibon, of Wales, England.No cards.Deaths.HUTCHISON\u2014Suddenly, at 70 Mackay st., of pulmonary thrombosis, on September 5th, Jessia Caverbill, wife of Dr.J.Alex.Hutchison.Funeral private.211x DUNN\u2014At St.Paul, on the 5th inst., Mary Alice Matilda Jackson, aged 29 years and 2 months, beloved wife of R.D.Dunn.FOX\u2014At Montreal West, Sept.7, in the 8ist year of his age, John James Fox, formerly colleX#: of H.M.customs at the Magda- len Islands.RENNIE\u2014In this city, on the 7th inst.Martha Esther, dearly beloved daughter of John Rennie.JOHNSON\u2014At the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, on the 7th fnst., Francis God- schall Johnson, late of 11th Hussars.O'BRIEN\u2014On the 6th inst.at Beauport, aged 63 years, Edw.O\u2019Brien, Esq., notary, ex-Mayor of Beauport, and ex-Warden of the County of Quebec.- oe 2 THE HERALD, MONTREAL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899.w_ BERGERON'S MONEY NEEDED FOR ELECTIONS.(Continued from Page One.) objection to the entire proposed proceed- | ings.Had the Committee any right to hold &n enquiry about an outside matter?There was no charge against Fortin of having neglected his duties as à member of the police force.It was a matter outside his duties.It was a question for the courts.Ald.Jacques thought the matter concerned the Committee very nearly.Ald.Lareau said the charge was not one of breach of discipline against Fortin; but they wanted to find out {if he deserved the honor of a position on the police force.Ald.Lareau did not think the public would be satisfied if the matter was not cleared up.The thing had gone too far.Sworn charges had been published, and he thought they must go abead.Aid.Ames said they must examine under oath the man who had made the charge, and, after that, the other parties specified in the declaration.It was Fortin\u2019s right to be again examined in rebuttal, and also to call other witnesses to support hls defence.Ald.Lareau complained of press criticisms of the action of the Committee in not examining Fortin under oath at Tuesday's mecting.The object had then merely been to ascertain whether Fortin had had any defence to offer.If he had had no defence, there would have been no need to proceed with the enquiry.Ald.Roy was willing that if Fortin were guilty he should be punished, but he had his doubts about the regularity of the proceedings they were commencing.Mr.L.J.Ethier, Q.C., City Attorney, here appeared, and the question was referred to him.In pronouncing his opinion, that gentleman pointed out that the first official act in this Fortin matter had so far been the action of the Superintendent in suspending the subordinate offer.That suspension had attracted the notice of the Committee, which had thought fit to meet \u2018and adjourn till that day, to enquire into the question.The Committee had jurisdioe- tion and was entitled to enquire.He thought the Committee was within .its powers and could proceed to the hearing of witnesses, always remaining within the legal limnits, obliging no witness to incriminate himself, and so forth.BERGELON CALLED.Arthur Bergeron was then called.He 's not by any means a man who would be selected for a position on the police force by reason of his stalwart physique, and the fdea of his weighing 300 pounds to qualify for a position on the force would strike one us ludicrous.His solemn statement, already published in The Herald, was read to him, and he said that it contained the truth and nothing else.' THE STATEMENT.Mr.Napoleon Fortin, Lieutenant of Police, told me some time during the course of this year, 1899, that, for $300 he would get me a position on the police force in Montreal.1 gave Lieut.Fortin a promissory note, payable to my uncle, Mr.Azarie Picotte, of Louiseville, from whom he was to borrow $300 for me.My uncle did not have the money.On his return, Lieut.Fortin told me that Mrs.Comeau, of Ste.Ursule, would loan me some money, and that by going there on Sunday, July 18, I could get it from her, I went to Ste.Ursule on that date, and I borrowed from her $250.On July 18 I deposited this money, along with $35 more which I had myself, in the Point St.Charles Branch of La Banque Ville Marie.All this was done with the object in view of getting the money asked of me by Lieut.Fortin, and on payment of which to him he was to get e a pasition on the Montreal police force.PS make this - solemn declaration, knowing and believing it to be true.: (Signed) ARTHUR BERGERON.Dated Montreal, August 25th, 1899 ' The members of the committee proceeded to question the witness, Bergeron, in turn.Ald.Ames\u2014Was the declaration written or oniy signed by you?It was drawn up for me and I signed it.Ald.Clearihue\u2014Did you make it voluntarily?I felt that I had been so badly treated that I wanted to make it known.I gave it to a reporter exactly as it appeared in the paper.Ald.Ames\u2014You are prepared to swear to the truth of the statement?Yes.MUST WEIGH THREE HUNDRED.Ald.Roy\u2014Was the reporter who called upon you a French-Canadian, or Englishman?1 do not know; he spoke French.When I came to Montreal I met Fortin, and he said he could get me on the police force; but that would cost money.He said, * You must weigh three hundred.\u201d When there was three hundred dollars to pay, that was how they put it.Then I worked hard to get two hundred and fifty dollars.Mr.Fortin was going to spend some days at Louise- ville and try to borrow money from my uncle.Mr.Fortin said the money was for himself.To whom did you intend to give the money?1 intended to give it to Mr.Fortin.You did not know a man on St.James Street, who looked after these matters?No.To Ald.Ames\u2014Fortin came to see me at Point St.Charles, and he told me to make him a demand note.Later he brought me back the note, as my uncle could not find the money I wanted.I got the money later from Madsme Comeau.GETTING THE MONEY.Please relate the manner in which you got the money from Madame Comeau?My uncle referred me to her, and I went to Ste.Ursule, and she advanced me two hundred and fifty dollars.I came back to Montreal\u2014it was on a Sunday evening.On Monday morning 1 left the money in the house.On Tuesday my wife told me she THE SWEATING EVIL Campaign to be Vigorously Pushed This Fall, COTE DES NEIGES LINE.Federated Trades and Labor Council Hope Street Railway Wout Get More Privileges Till it is Completed.The regular meeting of the Federated Trades Council was held in the Federated Hall last evening, President F.Roberge in the chair.Owing to the distribution of the Labor Day prizes the Councif did not get down to business until it was quite late.The credentials of A.Charbonneau, of the Painters and Decorators\u2019 Union, was read, accepted and delegate scated.The Treasurer of the Labor Day celebration told the Council that he would have a perfect report of the Labor Day proceedings for the next meeting.The following resolutions was then unanimously adopted: That the Federated Trades Council tender its most sincere thanks to the entire press of the city for the many courtesies shown the Council during the progress of the Labor Day preparations; the organizations taking part in tne demonstrat.on and the officials who so earnestfiy and couscien- tiously performed their arduous duties.That the Federated Trades Councll endorse the recommendations made to the Road Committee to the effect that no further new privileges be granted to the Montreal Street Railway Company until such time as the Cote des Neiges Line is completed.A complaint was made that the Street Railway Company were charging two rares to the end of Wellington Street line: one \"to Queen's Park and the other to the end did not like having the money in the house.I was then going to take it to Fortin; but she said, \u201cbetter keep it in the bank, and I deposited it in the Banque Ville Marie at Point St.Charles.Ald.Jacques\u2014Did you offer the money to Fortin?1 did not see Fortin before I placed the money in the bank.Ald.Ames\u2014When the bank closed, did you ask for your money back from Fortin?1 asked for my place.Fortin told me to wait.Ald.Marsolais\u2014What was your object in making this public declaration?1 insisted on having my position.If I do not get my position, how will I get money to pay my note?I borrowed the money to get the position, and I insist on having it.But did you think, by making such afi- davits as that, to get your position?I thought it would be as good a way as any other.NEGOTIATING WITH ANOTHER.To whom did you offer the two hundred and fifty dollars?I offered it to Fortin.Did you offer it to any others?1 had this whole affair with Fortin.ut answer the question that 1 asked vou.Did you offer the money to another than Fortin?I never made an offer without being asked.But did you make an offer of two hundred and fifty dollars?I entered into treaty with another.With whom?Richer.The constable?Yes.How much did you offer him?Two hundred and fifty dollars.Was he the only one with whom you spoke of the affair?Yes.You say in your declaration that Fortin took the note to Louiseville?I put it in a letter.Was the letter sealed?No, sir.You swear that Fortin knew the note was for money for the position?Certainly; it was he who drew up the note the night before so that my wife coull make one like it.In reply to further questions the witness said that Fortin had often helped him by addressing letters and performing similar services for him.When the bank closed you spoke to Fortin.telling him you wanted your place or your money?The witness replied in the affirmative after much hesitation and evasion.Ald.Roy\u2014You deposited the money in the bank in your own name.How did you make out Fortin was obliged to pay you?He told me the money was wanted for elections.You gave him nothing, and you thought he was oblized to give you a position?Mr.Fortin told me he would take the money.Just to render you a service?OTHERS APPARENTLY.Oh, it was not for that.Fortin also showed me a book in which was the name of one Guenard, whose father had paid money to \u2018get him on the force: but Guenard was six inches too short (loud laughter.) No; I mean half an inch.Why did you endeavor to injure Fortin?I want my job.Ald.Roy\u2014This is all blackmail, as T sald.Ald.Jacques asked some questions about Fortin\u2019s general reputation, and about a purchase of brick which he had counselled Bergeron to make, Ald.Larean\u2014What was your idea in making the public declaration in the press?My idea was to get my position, or to warn others.I wunted to let you know what was golng on.Do you swear you did not say that if Fortin did not give you your mouey back, you would make him lose his place?I did not swear that I said it or that I did not.Do you swear that you offered Fortin the money before witnesses betore depositing it?No.I did not see Fortin before depositing the mouey.Ald.Marsolais-Did you offer Mr.Fortin, if he gave you your money back, to let all He said he would return the money, but it would compromise him.If I had tola him, he said, that I had been going ro give it to the papers, he would have returned me the money.L\u2019id you not tell Fortin to go and see Mr.Cormand, and he would settle tne matter?1 said to Fortin, \u2018Go to Cormond, ana he knows more than I do.\u201d Fortin told me that if there was an enquiry he would have me sent to jail.If the bank pays a hundred cents on the dollar, who will receive back the ae- I will.Ald.Clearihue\u2014You say you made a bargain with Fortin for a place, and that I'ortin showed you how to make a note and to have a similar one made by you wife to send to Louiseville.Did Fortin know the money was for a place ca une police force?REPEATS FORTIN KNEW, Yes; he knew that.You gave the envelope sealed for your vncie, and \u2018put the note in another en- velcpe not sedled ?Yes.Fefore speaking to Mr.Fortin, you spoke to others about this affair?Yes.When you lost your money, did Fortin say anything about it?He said that it was not possible to seu inte the force just then.He also yeu me that in bringing on this Inveseigatuon he would lose his place and 1 would be sent to jail Who first suggested that money had to be paid to get on the furce?Dia you know that money had to be paid?No, sir, Who told yon first?Fefore that affair I had heard of it from a stranger.Where did you get tlie first notion about the purchase of a place?1 cannot tell you who told me the first ine.Did Fortin tell yon it was necessary .Yes, sir.He told me, if [ paid more money, I would have a chance to get ou sccner.Did he say how the money was to ve Civided?Once he told me the money was wantea for the elections.Why had you enough confidence in For tin?What proof had you that he could get the place?He gave me to understand that all places were got in that way.No money; no getting an the force.Did he say he had succeeded cases?Yes, Did he give names?No, only Guimond, who was rejected.ABOUT RICHER, pat part did Eugene Richer play in all 187 - 7 Ald.Marsolais objected.in the case.Ald.Ames\u2014THis is an important witness.in other \u2014 Ted Richer was uot POLICE ADMINISTRATION.SUSPENDED.Police Lieutenant Fortin has been suspended because his explanation that \u201che did not want to handle the money\u201d was unsatisfactory, Fortin told Bergeron he could get on the force if he would spend $300 for the purpose.Fortin says that although he interested himself in helping Bergeron to procure this money, none was for himself, and he was not even to handle it.Fortin has been suspended.NOT SUSPENDED.Police Lieutenant Olivier R.Lafleche is charged with having received $200 in consideration of Alexander Latleche getting on the police force.Alexander Lafleche had letters of introduction to Chief Hughes.The Chief refused to appoint him, saying he was beyond the age limit.Two years later Alexander Lafleche says he applied to Lieut.Olivier R.Lafleche and that he gave the lieutenant $200 in return for which the latter gave him a sealed letter addressed to Chief Hughes and that this his third application to the chief, secured the position he had been denied two years before.Lieut.Lafleche, when asked by the Herald for an explanation, contented himself with saying he would defend himself if ever calle! upon to do so.Lafleche has not yet been suspended, nor, so far as is known, been called upon by the Chief for an explanation.QUESTIONS.Did the Chief get that letter ?Did it get the applicant the job ¢ Was it from an alderman ?Who was it, who by a letter could get a place for a man ten years above the age limit, who, besides, had twice been refused ?Does the Chief know whether that applicant paid $200 ?Has he enquired about it ?If not, why ?of the line.The matter was referred to the Investigating Committee and will come before the Council at the next meeting.The sweating evil was again brought before the council by the delegates of the Wholesale Clothing Cutters Union and the Council instructed the secretary to correspond with the City Clerk and find out when the committee appointed by the City Council two months ago, to take steps to alleviate the sweating evil in Montreal, met, in order that members of the Garment Workers\u2019 Union might appear Lefore it to testify in regard to conditions existing here, and lay before it the remedial measures proposed by the Federated Trades & Labor Council.As the attention of the council has been occupied with Labor Day preparations, little was done during the summer in this connection, but now the council will nrosecute the matter with vigor.The Garg nt Workers\u2019 are preparing a bill to amend the Factory Act, and efforts will be made to move several influential reform associations to this end.An infinential member of the Local Council of women has taken up the matter and will lay 1t before that hody at its fisrt meeting tbis fall.The Women\u2019s Gouncil have already interested themselves in the sweating svstem and are expected to cooperate with the IFederated Trades Counecll to introduce the label and amend the Fuc- tory Act.Bishop Pond wrote In effect: \u2014As regards the sweating svstem there can he but one opinion.Of course there are moditicattons: there are considerate employers and under certain circomstances something might be said in its favor.But considering tne resultant\u2019 moral and sanitary evils it is detrimental to society.and I am in favor of any measures calculated to.remedy the evils of the system.As regards the union label, as a remedy, T do not feel qusiified to speak.Praying that God will vouchsafe you &nccets In your efforts.Rev.R: Honkins, of Westmount Congregational Churel, wrote: TI am heartily in svmpnathv with everything that tends to aholish the acenrsed avstem of \u2018\u2018swentine.\u201d Mr.Hopkins intimated that he wonld bring un the matter at some of the ministerial gatherings of his denominations this month.re Y.M.C.A.OPENING.The Young Men's Christian Association gymnasium work for the night classes and schonl boys will begin next Friday evening, for the purpose of getting in proper working order before the cpening of the regular season.HIS APPEAL DISMISSED Divisional Gourt Upholds Decision in the Ponton Case.Mr.Justice Street's Refusal to Postpone Ponton\u2019s Suit Against the Bank Was Justifled.Toronto, Sept.8.\u2014The Divisional Court yesterday dismissed W.II.Ponton's appeal against the decision of Mr.Justice strevr, dismissing the action brought by Ponton against the Dominion Bank for 550,000 for wrongful arrest in connection with the robbery of the bank's brunch at Napanee.The case came up at the Cobourg Assizes in March last.Ponton\u2019s counsel sought to have the trial postponed till after the triau coming criminal case of the Crown against Fentou.The judge refused a postponement.Ponton refused to go on, sayinw three materoal witnesses, S.C.Warner W.H.Durand and Robert Mills were absent.The case was thereupon dismissed, and the Divisional Court to-day upholds Mr.Justice Street in refusing to postpone the case.eme QUEBEC COURTS TO OPEN.Members of the Quebec Section of the Bar Will Attend Church in State Next Sunday.Quebec, Sept.T.\u2014(Special.)\u2014The courts open on Monday next.At a meeting of the Bar this morning it was decided to carry out the resolution passed some two years Ago as to the religtous proceedings at the opening.Accordingly, on Monday the members of the Quebec section of the Bar will proceed to church in state, all officials duly robed, and will hear the mass of the Holy Ghost.Immediately afterwards the courts will open.L ter PRIZES WERE AWARDED.The distribution of prizes to the successful comgetitors at the Central Trades and Labor Council's picnic on the Shamrock grounds, ' :bor Day, took place last evening \u2018n the Council's hall, 6624 Craig Street.Mr.} | others.Ald.Marsolais still demurred.Ald.Ames\u2014Richer has been named by a Witness.We do not desire to pursue him; but we desire to know the truth.Ald.Jacques thought the way out would be to call Richer az a witness.Ald.Ames\u2014Repeat what you have already told us about Ri-ner?Witnese\u2014Well, 1 commenced with him.Was he present at the conversations with Fortin?No.Was your conversation with him distinct from that with Fortin about this affair?They were quite separate.Were you menaced by anyone, to prevent you from giving information to the press?es.By whom?By Mr.Robillard and Mr.Fortin.What kind of threats?Mr.Robillard said it would cost me dear it I gave public information.Ald.Roy\u2014Were you ever arrested here or In the States?Witness (emphatiéally)\u2014Never; no policeman has ever laid hands on my shoulders.FORTIN CROSS-EXAMINED.Lieutenant Fortin, who had been present during the examingsion, then undertook to cross-examine Bergeron.When you came to see me, did you not ask me to find you a position while waiting for a vacancy in the police?No sir.Did you not tell me some one was working for you to get you into the police force?Not the first time.Did we not talk, in the presence of Les- catres and my wite, of à man who was working \u201cOr vou, and that you would have to pay $5007 ye I did not know the price that I would have to pay.You told me that to get into the police, three hundred, or even more, was necessary.: Did you not ask me if I thought that for two or three hurdred dollars you could get & position ?Trat\u2019s what you told me.Ald.Marsolais\u2014Answer the question.Witness\u2014I may have said something about You have allowed all sorts of latitude to | it.Lieut.Fortin\u2014Did you not tell me that there were individuals on St.James Street, who, for two or three hundred dollars could get à place on the force?No; it was you who spoke about it.Did I not try to place you elsewhere?Yes.Did I not take a lot of trouble for you, writing addresses and telegrams?es.Did you not come to me when you were fn difficulty?Yes.: Is it not true that on a Friday forenoon, fn the presence of another person on the canal bank, you told me that if I did not give you, back your money you would put my pam?in the papers?Before what person?Before Napoleon Page?I said, \u201cMr.Fortin, understand well, if you do mot work hard in that affair, the thing will go further.\u201d Did you not tell me if I did not pay you, and Take your bank book oxer, my name would be put in the papers?I am not sure.Did vou not say, if I did not pay you you wonld put my name in the papers?I told him that if he did not pay ne my money I would put the thing before the public and make him lose his position.| Did you not say that you had not thought ! it would go into the papers.| I did not know it was a reporter to whom I told the story.Is it not true that I advised you to buy brick?\u2018 Yes, vou commenced to talk about .DESTROYED BLANK NOTE, Ald.Jacques\u2014Have vou still in vour possession the note Fortin nrepared?No sir I tore it up a few days ago.This closed Berreron's evidence.Tieut.Fortin «aid he wished to call two witnessés by whom to prove that ten or twenty times Wergeron had spoken of rewarding him fior his kindness and: that he had always said that he would accept nothing.Ald.Ames said he thought it was clear that Fortin had accepted nothing and had refused to accent anything.HECTOR LESCATRE Said That Lieut.Fortin Told Bergeron He Could Get Him a Position on the Force for $300, Hector Lescatres, brother-in-law of Ber- geron was then sworn.He was shown his published declaration, which read as follows: I solemnly dedlare that I was present at the conversation and heard Lieut.Fortin say to Mr.Arthur Bergeron that for $300 he would get him a position on the Montreal police force.I signed.as a witness, the promissory note which Mr.Bergeron made payable to his vncle, Mr.A.Picotte.of Lowseville, for the sum of $300.I know and knew then that this note was made to get money to he given to Lieut.Fortin In paym-t of his services in obtaining a position on the police force for Mr.A.Ber- geron.(Signed).HECTOR LESCARTES.Montreal.August 25, 1890.Ald.Mursolais\u2014You witnessed the conversations between Bergeron and Fortin?es.He said that for $300 he could perhaps get him on the force?Yes.Did he seem sure about it?Yes.He seemed pretty sure.He sald the job could be got for $300.It was no use working for less.ala.Jacques\u2014He said it would cost $20)?es.Ald.Roy\u2014Fortin gave you to understand that positions were to be obtained for $300?Yes.Ald.Lareau\u2014When you were present do You remember Bergeron saying he was in\u2019 treaty with a certain constable for a place?I do not remember.To Ald Ames Fortin said without money It was difficult to get in.I do not know if Fortin helped Bergeron to horrow money to buy a place on the force.I heard that; but I could not swear it.Can you say that Fortin aided Bergeron?I could not say.But you said so in your declaration?That is when Bergeron told me.Ald, Jacques\u2014Did you make a sworn de- \u2014 S.Fitzpatrick presided, and was assisted by Mr.Chatel.Some valuable prizes were dis- \u2018tributed, and those who were successful in winning them were congratulated.corms WILL DECREASE RATES.Owing to Small Number of Accidents to Ships Marine Insurance Rates will be Cut.Mr.Matthew Jones, of the firm of Matthew Jones & Co., shipping, insurance and passage brokers, and forwarding agents, of London and Birwingham, in association with Lloyds, Is in Montreal, staying at the Windsor.Mr.Jones says that the present high rates of marine insurance on shipping by the St.Lawrence route will be lowered within a short time to approximately their old basis.The rates were increased owing to the number of accidents in the North Atlantic in 1897 and 1898.This year there have been very few, and this will enable the underwriters to bring the rates down to the normal, lon wanted to borrow re LEFT MONEY IN THE SINK, rt Therefore.When Burglars Opened Father Sloan's Safe They Found Only Fifty Cents.Ottawa, September 7.\u2014The Catholic Foresters of Fallowfield held a picnic on Tues day last at which an immense crowd was present.The proceeds amounted to quite a sum and Father Sloan went home happy at the outcome.He took the money home with him for safe keeping.Late that night some young men, It is sald.stole u horse from a Mr.Patrick Burns and drove over to Father Sloan\u2019s with intentions of rellev.ing him of the surplus cash.They broke into the house and made straight for the safe.This they found open.and they took all the cash they found thereln amounting to fifty cents.Father Sloan had rorgot- ten to put the picnic money \\n the safe and left it in the kitchen by mistake.2/7 A LACHINE SEWER CONTRACT.The municipal Council of Lachine.at its last meeting, decided to give the contract tor the constructioa of a new sewer to Bas- tien, Valiquette & Parker, for the sum of $153,000, claration of what another man told you?I did not know it was sworn.COMMITTEE TAKES RECESS, The Committee then took recess until eight o'clock, at which hour it resumed Its labors.MADAME BERGERON Says Her Husband Was First in Treaty With Oonstable Richer for a Place on the.Police Force.Madame Bergeron was the first witness called.She said that the borrowed money was to _have been ior a place on the force.Bergeron had first negotiated with Richer; afterwards with Fortin.She had not been present when money matters had been discussed.She had heard Fortin say that for à .:ce in the force money was required.Ald.Ames\u2014Did he make you understand that $300 was required.es.- Dia you hear that with your own ears?0.How do you know then?euhécause my \u201chusband got the money for at.She was nearly certain Fortin knew what the money was being borrowed for.A man from St.James Street had written to her husband.She did not know whether he was 8 lawyer or not.MADAME FORTIN'S EVIDENCE.Madame Fortin, wife of Lieut.Fortin, was next sworn.Her evidence was to the effect that Bergeron Had asked her husband to get him on the force, saying he had some one who would get him on for $300.It was she to whom Bergeron had given the two letters for her husband to take to Louise- ville.Bergeron had often offered money to Fortin, who had always refused.On the 17th @ \u201coth of July, on his return from Ste.Ursule, Bergeron had come to Fortin\u2019s house and offered money, and Fortin had refused.saying, TI chafîl not take any money.I have served you as a friend, and I am ready to serve you for nothing.\u201d The witness was positive that both the envelopes given her husband to -euke to LouiSeville were sealed.LIAUT.FORTIN REPHATS The Statement He Gave to the Herald\u2014 He Never Accepted Any Money For His Influence.F.Fortin was next sworn, and gave practically a repetition of his un- sworn statement of Tuesday last.He had never accepted money for getting a place for a man on the force.Bergeron had told him he had placed himself in tbe hands of a man who was working to get him on the force.Bergeron had asked witness to try and get him some work in the meantime.Tell us what he said?He asked me if it was true that for $250 to $300 he could have a job.Someone was working for him.1 told him I had heard it could be arranged.Witness said he had never entered into any arrangement to obtain Bergeron a position.As to the Louiseville trip, Ber- geron had asked witness for a blank of a note payable on demand, and he had subsequently asked him to deliver two letters at Louiseville.Witness had seen Bergeron\u2019s uncle, who had told him to tell Bergeron that Dame Comeau would lend the money.Witness had never handled the money.After the failure of the bank, Bergeron had told Fortin that he must pay him his money or he would place the matter in the papers.hen the thing had been published witness had shown the article to Bergeron, who had denied having authorized it.Ald.Lareau\u2014You admit having heard this man say that for $300 a place could be got on the force.I think it is a poor declaration for a police lieutenant, and I hope you will profit by the present lesson.AN IMPORTANT ADMISSION.Ald.Clearihue\u2014Did you ever in any manner offer to settle the affair with Mr.Ber- geron?Never._ You made no approaches to him?No.When I read the article in \"The Herald, I saw the thing was serious, and 1 asked him if the aftair was settled\u2014if I settled the affair\u2014] went as far as to say, if I paid him the money, would ne settle the affair?: First you answer no, and then you say yes.Did you in any way make approaches to Berzeron?I wished to know if he wished to make me pay money I did not owe.You adniit that you asked Mr.Bergeron to withdraw his action, so to speak, if he got his money?Yes, sir.To Ald.Ames\u2014I deny positively that 1 said it was obligatory to pay money .o get cn the force.1 was absolutely 1gnor- ant of the purpose for which Mr.Berger- money, To Ald.Lursau\u2014Bergeron said that it was possible to get on the force om puy- ment of a sum of money.lt was he who stoke of it, saying that he was in treaty to ray the amount at a lawyer's office here.This concluded Lieut.Fortin's testimony.BERGERON RE-EXAMINED.Lieut.-Col.Hughes asked Bergeron a aw Questions.Did you ever complain to me by letter or personally of what had happened?I think not.You think not.Did you ever complain of the conduct of this office?No, sir.Ald.Ames\u2014Mr.Bergeron, were you awure that the proper person before whom to Lieut.make complaints was the Chief of Police?| I knew nothing about it.Ald, Ames\u2014Mr.Chief, when an officer + yours, in the presence of a man from the country and chree other persons, stares that one has to pay to get on the police force, or words to that effect, do you consider it any reflection on you?The Chief\u2014I do not.I have been eleven years here, and I never received a bribe in my life, and I do not consider thar what an officer, a policeman or a newspaper can say would affect me.1 defy any man to say I ever received a dollar oy Lribed money.Ald.Ames\u2014Well, would you consider tnar An expression like that would be derogatory to discipline?whe Chief\u2014Yes.\u2018he evidence was then discussed Lient.Fortin suspended, and the otne steps taken as related above.GAGGED WITH HIS OWN RAT Cornwall Highwaymen Play a Practical Joke on a Victim, Then They Fire Four Shots at a Poace- ful Policeman and Misbehave in Other Ways, Cornwall, Sept.7 \u2014(Special.)\u2014The est outrage in the history of rad row Cornwall took place about two o'clock Thursday morning, when four highwaymen who wanted the street clear bound and £agged Alvin Pescod and anôther man and red four shots at Officer Lalonde.Alvin Pescod was looking for a constable to go In pursuit of thieves, who had raided his chicken coop, and was on his way to N.8.Johnstone's when four men stepped out from behind the bill-board on the corner of Pitt and Third Streets, and one of them struck him on the head with the butt end of a revolver, knocking him down and inflicting an ugly wound.They then tied Pescod hand and foot.and gagged him with his own hat in such a wav that he well nigh smothered.They carried him down Third Street and laid him on his face in the ditch.He says that they treated another man who came along in the same way.Sonn after Pescod was disposed of Officer Lalonde came up the street and when he was about seven or cight feet from the corner the quartette Jumped out from behind the bill-board.and, two of them covering the policeman with their revolvers.ordered him to put up his hands Instead of doing so, he ducked, and ran neross the road to a telegraph pole.Four shots rang out from the higzhwavmen's pistols, but none of the bullets tool of.feet, and they retired up Third Street.La.londe then aroused Chief (\u2018ameron.They made a thorough search.but of course hy that time the crowd had made themselves scarce, That the desperadoes meant robbery is evident from the fact that they broke into Riviere & Woods\u2019 1 \u2014_\u2014 =\u2014, ARY MORGAN & CO.COLONIAL HOUSE Phillips Square and Union Avenue.blacksmith shop and \u2018 stole several sledge hammers.drills, bunches, ete.TPescod says that he beard one of them say that fboy mnst clear 3 : 3 st clear th Etreet hefore they began work, ¢ Pesend_ lay for quite a while in the diteh before be rranaged to get one Sand Into nis ppekes.but once he got held of iis knife lie lost no time in cutting Li sclf free.§ Lim CURTAIN DEPT Autumn Season, 1899.Now in stock a complete importation of the latest designs in Curtains, Curtain Materials and Upholstery Fabrics, in all grades at MODERATE Prices, including Silk Brocades, in Louis XVI.designs, from $3.25 a yard upwards, \u2018 Silk Tapestries, from $2.00 a yard upwards.Cotton Tapestries, in Oriental Verdure, and other designs, from 75c à yard upwards.; .i .Striped Curtain Material in Oriental Designs and Colorings, from 75c à yard upwards.2,0 ; Renaissance Stripe Curtain Materials in delicate shades, from 60c a yard upwards.Linen Velours, both plain and figured, in all shades for Curtains ang Upholsterings.Reversible Velour Portieres, in two tone effects.Reversible Tapestries for Curtains and Draperies, from 70c a yard.Reversible Silk Tapestries, from $2.00 a yard upwards.Tapestry Portieres in large variety of designs, from $5.00 a pair up, Lace Curtains, in Nottingham, Suisse and Renaissance.Sash Lace Curtains to match the above, three yards long.Tapestry Couch Covers.3 1-3 yards long by 2 yards wide.: Table Covers, Velours and Tapestries, from 1 yard square to 2 yards by 3 yards.Window Shades, with large assortment of New Laces and Insertions and Fringes.In the practical execution of all orders, such as Draping Curtains, Portieres, etc., etc., only experienced people are employed.The superintendent of this department is a skilled expert of taste and judgment, whose experience has been obtained in the first Business Houses of New York, and who is kept well informed as to the latest changes of style and fashion in this particular art.Now on hand a collection of PLASTIC ART NOVELTIES.- including reproductions of Ancient, Medizval and | Modern Sculpture.The material and workmanship of this unique production deserve especial notice for the perfection attained, and the marvell- | ous effects produced at a very moderate cost.All are invited to inspect this artistic novelty.Optical Department.SPECIAL NOTICE \u2014 TO \u2014 Science Students, Engineers, f Architects, Surveyors, ) Draughtsmen, etc.| The stock of Mathematical and Drawine by some of the latest and most serviceable eum) and of the following makes : English, French and Brass.Also a good collection of separate in Spring Bows, Beam Compasses and Half-Sets of T Squares (wood, hard rubber and tran Curves (boxwood and celluloid).Scales .; horn and metal).Protractors, Draw- Pins, Rubbers ( ï al).Protractors, Draw ne .me, ubbers (sponge rubbers for cleaning), Hard Leads, Waterproof The prices of these Goods are VERY LOW, Catalogue free on application at the Optical Department Students\u2019 Spectacles for pr i i i Signe boston Pacte Chabnoserving the eyes when reading at night.Artificial Aids for the hearing, Artificial Eyes carefully matched and inserted, s has been replenished d portable cases of their kind, \u2019 German and Swiss, in Silver struments, viz.: Ruling Pens, Instruments.sparent celluloid).Sett Squares, Toys! Toys! Toys! Large Reductions on Summer Goods.À variety of useful and attractive Toys now displayed on centre tables on the ground floor at 25 Cents and 50 Cents.These are special prices for choice goods.Also a line of pretty Dolls at 50 per cent.discount, Half Price, and 5 per cent.off for cash.These reductions ar tations.e intended to make room for Fall impor- Mail Orders Promptly Executed.Samples Sent and Every Information Supplied.b HENRY MORGAN & CO.MONTREAL.47 | by 3 s and Por- ident ience kept I\u2019 art, ay 8 nd n- 1al 11- \\1] THE HERALD, MONTREAL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899.Nc gi WORK OF TWO CLEVER YOUNG WOMEN Mrs.H.O.Wilson and Miss Elizabeth Davidson Chat Entertainingly About the Fletcher Music Method\u2014Invention of a Canadian Girl.All the thousands of unfortunate children who struggled through the scales and wept \u2014and caused their parents and teachers to weep\u2014bitter tears over the drudgery of learning to play the piano, must envy the children fortunate enough to have begun lessons since the invention of the Fietcher music method in 187.With a view to learning full particulars of this delightful method, 1 called one morn- fng this week at Karn Hall to see the teachers of the system In Montreal, Mrs.H.O.Wilson and Miss Elizabeth Davidson.Up one flight of stairs I went, and a large sizn directed me to a waiting room.No one was there, so I went on to another room, and there, in an inside one beyond, 1 found the ladies I was looking for.They greeted me very Kindly, and were willing to tell all I wished to know about the method over which they are both enthu- plastic.Mrs.Wilson only returned from England on Saturday, and Miss Davidson came back very lately from her visit to Boston.Thay are now ready for their winter's work, and full of new ideas, for the instruction cf their small charges.\u201cTell me all you can about the metho, and all about yourselves, and how you came to take up this work,\u201d I said.Mrs.Wilson smiled.\u201cI'll do the best I can for you, she said.\u201cWhen was the system invented?\u201d \u201cAbout two years ago.Miss Evelyn Ash- ton Fletcher is a Woodstock girl, who studied for several years in Germany, intending to take up a professional life.On the death of her father she came back to Canada to begin teaching.She very soon recognized the difficulty of teaching young children the rudiments of musle, and began to think if there were not some way by which learning to play might be made pleasant instead of miserable.She therefore invented this system, which has been a complete success.\u201d The particular aims of the method are: 1.To train the ear; 2.To make children familiar with time and musical signs and develop rhythm: 3.To teach them to read music rapidly, 4.To give them a thorough knowledge of the keyboard of the plano- forte; 5.To teach them how to build the major and minor scales: 6.To make the fingers and wrists flexible; 7.To create interest in the great masters of the past and present.A description dren are taught is [Fletcher's own words.She says: \u201cIn my system with children I make music so tangible that the child grasps it involuntarily.The sense of touch possessed by little children\u2014the fact of being able to handle things\u2014is great.\u201cFirstly, I allow the children to construct the staff, line by line, on a gigantic scale by the simplest means.They are then given a large box of blocks exactly resembling the notes, rests, expression marks, clefs, ete., used in musical notation.This leads to the process of thinking out the vse of these things, for 1 go to the piano and make felt the respective value of the blocks.Fourteen different games can be plaved with the patented musical blocks, and each game has an object\u2014something that is to be obtained by that game easily and thoroughly.We do not play for the sake of playing it.It is quite possible to plav a «pecies of \u2018blind-man\u2019s buff,\u201d the child ecatebing the note and identifying it after it has been struck on the piano.The child having learnt to read, we come to pasting work.Notes, musical figures and the chil- in Miss of the way best given expression marks become dolls or soldiers.These, being placed in certain positions, are sounds in piciures, and are pastea on staiï sheets.\u201cThe third development brings white curds with perforated notes on the staff, aud we allow the children to sew in the uotes with colored silk or cotton.\u201cThen comes the blackboard, when children arc brought Lo recognize the note by \u201ce.\u2018In the fifth stage the notes are reduced to their ordinary size\u2014as they appear on music paper.With these we play five iusing games, both reading and hearing the note.\u201cWe ure then ready for the pianoforte keyboard-\u2014seven and a third octaves\u2014which tan be broken to pieces like an ordinary puzzle, the child on a note belng sounde:l restoring the fragment that note represents to its proper position.We connect sound with everything that is done, @nd the result is certainty wonderful.\u201cThe intricacies of the scale are set forth in simple and fascinating fashion.A little ladder is demolished, and then reconstructed by the child putting the notes in the steps at the right distances apart.\u201d \u2019 Mrs.Wilson is herself an Englishwoman, though she lived for several vears in Montreal, _ She had been teaching musle for some time and realized the difticulties for children.She therefore decided to study the Fletcher method, and went to the Boston Conservatory for that purpose.The course is not a very long one, only taking about five or six weeks.At the Couservatory Mrs.Wilson met Miss Davidson, who came from Ottawa, where she had taught, and who was also taking a course at the Conservatory.Nearly a year ago these two ladies combined forces and were successful with their lessons almost from the outset.It is most fascinating to hear these two teachers talk about their work, and a demonstration is the prettiest thing imaginable.Mrs.Wilson said they were going to give one on Saturday afternoon at four o\u2019clock in Karn Hall, to which the public are invited.Miss Fletcher's theory is that through this system in time to come people will learn to express themselves in music.So far from finding it a hardship, the children love the lessons.They proceed easily from step to step, and are never puzzled by what they don\u2019t understand.The ear is also well trained, and the child feels that music is part of his life, and not some drudgery to be cried over.The children form clubs and come to the rooms of their teachers to play pieces.They also learn about the great composers and write papers upon them.Everything is done to interest the chitfdren.The pupils do not have merely two lessons a week and then practice Ly themselves, making all sorts of mistakes.Their practising is watched carefully, so that they do not get into bad habits.From the simple kindergarten part the children pass easily and naturally to more complicated work, and find it surprisingly simple.Another thing is that the system is not only applicable to the piano, but can be used for other musical instruments as well.Miss Fletcher, who is now in New York.was in London, England, this spring, and lectured before the Incorporated Society of Musicians.Both Miss Tletcher and.Mrs.Wilson were made members of that society.There are now a number of teachers of the method, both in England and America.While in England this summer Mrs.Wilson trained teachers in the system.and also Miss Davidson attended a convention of the Iletcher Music Method Teachers in Boston, which she sald was most inspiring and helpful.The teachers publixh a paper which serves to keep those interested in the subject in touch with one another, and also spreads about new ideas.It would take tno long to tell of all the musical authorities who have expressed their approval of this work, but among those are the famous Manuel Carcia,.who is now ninety-five years of age: Mr.W.Il.Cummings, of the Guildhall School of Mu- sie; Professor I\u2019rout, of Oxford, and many others, I hope Mrs.Willson, Miss Davidson and their charming young assistant Miss Sutherland, will forgive a personal remark.It is this : Considering how sasepetible children are to impressions, thi: advantage of having them under the influence of women of refinement and good breeding cannot be over-estimated.These capable young teachers are not only extreirely well favor ed, but have delightful manners and are low-volced, unaffected gentlewomen.Mrs, Wilson and Miss Davidson sav they have every reason to be pleased with the encouragement they have met with in Mlontreai, and are very hopeful for the fu- ure.\u20ac 160666660061 600 0000000005 3 @ & @ For the benefit of the out-of-town @ ® Herald readers, the Editor of the Wo- ® © men's Department will he very glad ® @ to give any further information, or ane a @ swer any questions with reference to & ® new Ideas for draperies and honse- & ® furnishiazs.Address: \u201cEditor Wo- & 2 men's Department, The Herald.\u201d © e 4 DORVTORDOODOODOODC RODDED FLOTSAM AND JETSAWM.Some Short and Interesting Paragraphs Which Are Warth Reading\u2014-0dds and Ends About People and Things.A new curate paid his first visit to an old woman, who at once said, in broad Yorkshire, \u201cEh! you're the new curate, ain't you?' \u201cYes,\u201d he said.\u2018Well, now, I'll tell you what yer does when yer comes to see me.You takes that stool, d'yve see?You sits down, reads me a short\u2014 mind, a short\u2014Psalm.You gives me a shilling, and then yer can go.\u201d * * * What is known as the woman\u2019s window ornaments the beautiful Cathedral of Exe- ter, Devonshire, Eng.From every walk in life, the most aristocratic and the most plebeian, contributions, came, and the idea carried out in the design is the \u2018\u2018consecration of all ranks, characters and gifts of women to the service of the Lord.\u2019 The women of the Scriptures who are represented in the groups of figures on the window are Miriam, carrying her timbrel and standing for art; the Queen of Sheba, impersonating rank and intellect; Lydia, selling the purple cloth, and embodying the spirit of trade: the little Israelite maiden, for domestic service; Dorcas.the friend of the poor; Eunice and Timothy, who guard the home and supervise the young; Martha and Mary, showing true friendship; Sarah and Ruth, the glory of Israel and light of the Gentiles, the woman with the box of ointment, and the widows of Nain and Sarepta.* Li * À wife-training corporation is the latest development in club-land.\u2018\u201cThe Women\u2019s Home Improvement Club\u201d is the name under which a group of New York women are to struggle for \u2018the education and instrue- tion of married women in the art of making their homes comfortable aud happy, that said homes may be attractive to their husbands and condncive to the health and prosperity of children.\u201d\u201d The means whereby the club will accomplish these noble ends has not yet been made public.» * * Saturday, Sunday and Monday are the favorite days in the week for marriages-\u2014 Sunday in rural districts and Saturday in towns.Sunday weddings seem to be generally less numerous than they were, while the number which take place on a Saturday are greatly on the increase.In Scotland the one day in the vear on lectured upon it.with great success.which the greatest number of marriages which no doubt is explained by the fact that New Year's Day is observed there as a general holiday.Christmas Day, Easter Monday, Whitsun Monday and the August bank holiday are the favorite wedding days tn England.» » Le Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lurne, Is perhaps the most democratic of Queen Victoria's daughters.She has no svm- pathy with pretensions and affectations.Un many occasions Her Royal Highness bas done things with her own hands that women whose chief claim to consideration existed in their own imagination would have rung the bell for a servant to do.Once when visiting the schoolroom of a certain little girl who had very exalted tdeas of her own rank, she discovered that affairs between pupil and governess were a little strained.The Prineéss enquired of the governess the cause.The little girl, at once sure of the right on her side, burst in with : \u2018Miss F.wanted me to clean my slate.Surely a dukes\u2019 daughter need not clean her own slate !\u201d \u201cMiss F.is quite right,\u2019 said the Princess.\u201cI am the Queen's daughter, and 1 always cleaned my slate.\u201d FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.Some Good Cooking Recipes and Useful Hints for the Benefit of the Herald's Women Readers.(I'he Lditor of the Women's Department will be pleased to receive for publication relianhle recipes; plain, casily prepared dishes preferred.NEW AND DELICIOUS SWEETS.Peach Marmalade.\u2014DPare, halve and weigh ripe yellow peaches; allow half a pound of granulated sugar for every pound of fruit; sprinkle the fruit with about one- fourth of the sugar and set it aside, Crack halt the pits, slice the Kernels, cover with cold water; add the ycllow rind of lemons, allowing one lemon for every three pounds of fruit, and simmer twenty minutes.Strain off the liquid, add the lemon juice and enough water to make one-third as much bulk as there is sugar; add the latter and simmer to a thick syrup.Pour the syrup over the fruit, set the vessel in a pan of water and bake two hours, or until it is a soft mass; press fnrough a colander, and put into jelly glasses that have been dipped in cold water.| I'lum and Crah-Apple Marmalade \u2014Wash large Siberian crab-apples, cut out the stems, blossoms, and all black spots and knots; add a small amount of water and steam in a closely-covered preserving kettle until soft enough to press through a rather coarse sieve.Allow one-third as many red plums as apples; steam, strain.Stir the two kinds of pulp together and weigh, Allow one pound of sugar for every pound of pulp; bring the latter slowly to a boil; heat the sugar in the oven, pour it into the boiling pulp and cook slowly and steadily, stirring almost constantly, until it is a thick jelly.By cooking the plums in vinegar, allowing half the amount of sugar named, and adding spices, a delicious cance to serve with fowl or game is produced.TO-MORROW'S MENU.SATURDAY, SEPT.Oth.O sweet September! Thy first breezes bring , The dry leafs\u2019 rustle and the squirrel\u2019s laughter, .The cool, fresh air, Ne pine, di joy hereafter romise of exceeding Joy ê .And pro © -George Arnold.whence health and BREAKFAST\u2014Fruit.Ontmeal and Cream.Shirred Eggs.Baked Potutocs.Flapjacks.Coffee.DINNER\u2014Baked Fish.Mashed Potatoes.Corn.Lettuce and Tomato Salad.Sweet Potato Pudding.Watermelon.Crackers.Coffee.SUPPER\u2014Mock Oysters.Parker House Rolls.Peaches and Cream.Corn tSarch.Cake.Tea.FLAPJACKS.One and a hail pints of buttermilk, a little saleratus to sweeten milk, one cup of are celebrated is the 31st of December, sugar, two-thirds of a cup of sifted corn: meal, spice to taste, and a little sait; add suflicient flour to make a thin batter.GREEN GRAPE JELLY.Put the grapes In cold water, set over the fire and boil until tender, then take them out, strain, and rub through a sieve.Add their weight in sugar, and boil for 15 minutes.4 | \u2018ete-a-Tete.PT Mrs.George Smithers, who, with her family, have been for several weeks at Rockland, Maine, has returned.Tlie Misses Cook, Mrs.Smithers\u2019 sisters, are passengers by the Californian, which is due to arrive to-morrow.» * * Mrs.Mackay, who, with her young nieces, the Misses Mabel and Bessie Keefer, of Ottawa, daughter of Mr.and Mrs, Charles Keefer, has spent the summer in England, is expected home this week.» * » Among the passengers by the Californian who are returning from a pleasant holiday across the water, are Mrs.M.H.Gault and the Misses Gault, who sailed soon after the marriage of Mr.and Mrs.Percy Gault; Mr.and Mrs.G.B.Beer- land, Rev.Prof.Huntingford and Mrs, Huntingford of Toronto, and Senator Mec- Laren.* - * It is a great pleasure to all his friends to have the Rev.Oshorne Troop again in their midst.Mr.Troop's health is much improved, and he expects soon to resume duty at St.Martin's.* - * Much sympathy is felt with Principal and Mrs.Peterson, in the death of Principal Peterson's brother, Dr.Peterson, at Bombay.India.This gentleman was a distinguished Sanscrit scholar.= * * Mr.C.W.R.Biggar, a well-known Toronto lawyer, was at the Place Viger yesterday, en route to England.Mr.Biggar sailed by the Vancouver.* * * Mr.and Mrs.C.J.Alloway, of Stanley Street, have returned from their trip to Toronto.* * * Mrs.George Benson, who has spent the summer at Manchester-on-the-Sea.has returned home, accompanied by Miss Amy Cundill, who has been her guest.* * * Mrs.Charles Esdaile is back from Little Metis.* * * Mrs.Fred Sherwood.who has been risit- ing ber mother, Mrs.Henderson, at Como, has returned home.* * * The Queen's Royal Hotel at Niagara-on- the-Lake closed its doors for the summer on Wednesday, after the most successful season in the annals of this historic summer hostelry.\u2018The hotel opened on June Sth, and among its earliest guests were His Excellency the Governor-General of Canada, Major Drummond, .D.C., Capt.Guise, A.D.C., Major-General Hutton, C.B., commanding the Canadian militia; Mrs.Hutton, Lady Charles Paulet and Miss Granville.Among other distinguished guests whose names appeared on the register during the season were Sir John Lynch Blosse, Sir James Grant.Sir William R.Kennedy and Hon.F.W.Borden.* * * wedding took place in Brockville on Wednesday .at the carly hour of half-past seven.The groom and bride were Mrs.Albert Devereux Thornton, of Montreal, son of Mr.Charles Thornton, Curdworth, Warwickshire, England, and Miss Susan Avery Nimmo, of Brockville, daughter of the Rev.Dr.Nim- mo.formerly of Brockville, and now of Rawdon.After the ceremony, which was performed by Archdeacon Bedford-Jones, Mr.and Mrs, Thornton left on the boat for a trip to Montreal, Quebec and the Sague- nay.Upon their return they will take up housckeeping in a pretty flat \u2018in West- A quiet little \u2014\u2014 5 _\u2014 THE S, CARSLEY CO.\u201cT° Notre Dame St.Montreal's Greatest Store.Sept.Sth, 1899.The Big Store is a GREAT CLOTHING STORE.Most Clothiers try to circulate the idea that this Clothing Store cannot sell good Clothing, simply because it is one of the ad juncts of a great dry goods store.Why should not the methods that make this the best of Dry Goods make our Clothing Store the best of clothing stores?however, for so far as the public is concern ed, the matter is satisfactorily settled.reasoning.Singular The argument need not be driven home, Evidence of this can be seen in the crowds of Men and Boys who patronize this Clothing Store.Boys\u2019 School Reefers Never before have we shown æich a \u201cperfect assortment of Boys\u2019 School Reefers, specially priced.Boys\u2019 Good Navy Serge School Reefers, well made, from .$1.30 Boys\u2019 Strong Navy Serge Reefers, well lined and finished .SI-S5 Navy Worsted School Reefers, warm linings and well finished, from .83-05 Boys\u2019 Navy Worsted Reefers, stout cloth strongly sewn, from .83.50 Venetian Cloth Reefers, exceptionally well made, with braïded sailor collar, from .85.45 THE S.CARSLEY CO., LIMITED.Men's Fall Suits These hints of values age sufficient to convince Boys\u2019 you of The Big Store leadership in clothing values.Men's Navy Serge Suits, splendid cloth and well finished.Special .\u2026.\u2026.\u2026\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.84.50 a Men\u2019s All Wool Double Breasted Tweed Suits, smart cut and well made as crane sa sac eu 0e 85.95 Men\u2019s All Wool Tweed Suits, newest mixtures of tweed, special, smart cut .nn 86.75 Men\u2019s Pure All Wool Navy Serge Suits, thoroughly shrunk and finished, equal to custom made clothing.Special ect resr essen arene Men\u2019s Fall Underwear We've been getting ready for the cold dip that will necessitate a change of Underwear.Men's Scotch Finish Fall Underwear, Vests or Pants, Special .\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.0\u2026.0.s AAC Men\u2019s Natural Wool Under- { vests and Pants, well finished.Special fall weight .B20 eac Men's Cashmere Hose 150 dozen Men\u2019s Black Cashmere Hose, good fall weight, fast dye, seamless.Special Price oueeeeereanensecuseneononesennns 23C air THE 8.CARSLEY CO, LIMITED.Men\u2019s Linen Collars 150 dozen Men's Linen Collars, direct from the maker, in six of the most fashionable styles.The kind that usually sold at 1244c each.Special THE S.CARS mount.If you are interested in clothing val ues, test us by these: Boys\u2019 School Suits Pile upon pile of Boys\u2019 School Suits, all ready for the Boys To-morrow.Boys\u2019 Norfolk Tweed Suits, from .$1.50 Boys\u2019 2 Piece Stout Tweed Suits.Special, from Beceacsissacnossocses PHL.NO Boys\u2019 2 Piece Pleated School Suits, from 822.70» Boys\u2019 2 Piece Homespun Tweed Suits, from 83.43 Boys\u2019 Norfolk Homespun Tweed Suits, from $3.7 ¢ Boys\u2019 Scotch Tweed School Suits, strong and well made, from.83.953 Boys\u2019 Double Breasted Grey Tweed Sults, giants .to wear, from .83.45 THE S.CARSLEY CO., LIMITED.Men\u2019s Fall Overcoats The question, of where to buy a Fall Overcoat should not trouble you with The Big Store at your command.Men\u2019s Light and Dark Grey Tweed Overcoats, special finish .53.90 Men\u2019s Fawn, Navy and Grey Serge Overcoats.Special value .$8.30 Men\u2019s English Worsted Fall Overcoats, finished silk facing .$10.00 Men's English Covert Cloth Overcoats, stylish, smart and well made garments, finished equal to TL custom made.$12.50 THE S.CARSLEY CO., LIMITED.Men's Braces A special purchase of Men's Braces enables us « to place this Special Bargain before you To-morrow., 35 dozen Men's Elastic Web Braces strong and well made, with stout mohair ends, full length.Special ./ \\ a, 11C i \\ Another lot of .Mens Braces, splendid quality of web and strong leather ends.Special 21C pair THE S.CARSLEY CO., LIMITED.Men's Linen Cuffs 100 dozen Menu Linen Cuffs, best make, square ends, 4 Ply Linen, good reliable quality.The regular 15¢ a pair kind.Special .11C x I VAs p C O LIMITED s air E 1765 to 1783 Notre Dame St.1S4 to 194 St.James St.MONTREAL SHAOGO DOOO OOP 60900905 5E 5 Dr.W.Giles has returned to town.Dr.H.B.Yates has returned from a trip to (\u2018acouna.Dr.F.A.Lockhart is again in town from a trip to the seaside.KF.J.Bisaillon, Q.C., has returned from a holiday in the mnortbern parto f the Province.Mr.C.A.Lebel has returned from the Gaspe shore, where he spent the month of August.The engagement is announced of Miss Ray Levy to Mr.Abe.Davis, of Fling, Mich.Sir Wilfrid Laurier will, on Saturday next be the guest of Dr.Godbout, M.P., at st.Francois de Beauce.Dr.D.J.Kerr bas returned to town by the Pavarian, having spent an extended holiday in England.Mrs.George Stephen and Miss Jessie Stephen, Bleury Street, sailed on the Bonavista on Tuesday for Newfoundland.Mr.Joseph Ettenberg, tarzor, of St.Catherine Street, has recovered from his recent serious illness.Dr.W.E.Deeks returned to the city yesterday morning after a four months\u2019 visit to British Columbia mining districts.Dr.MacCallum, of Union Avenue, has returned to town after spending his holidays at his country place, Killen, Odellstown.C.R.Doucet, Chiet Deputy Clerk of the Crown and Peace, is receiving congratulations on the occasion of his fiftieth birtu- day.The visiting governors for next week at Verdun Asylum are Messrs.Jumes Coch- rune, Chas.Cassils, J.A, Cantlie and Robt.Cowans.Hon.Whitelaw Reid, former U.S.ambassador to the French republic, and Senator G.G.Vest and wife, of Washington, D.C., are in the city.A cable received at La Presse office states ihat Hon.Mr.Tarte left Paris Wednesday morning for London, and that the Minister's health is good.Hon.8.P.Stearns, general manager nf the lyuitable Insurance Company, returned Wednesday from his summer holldays on the Maine coast.Mr.D.Bannon, of Lynn, Mass., a brother of Mr.Thomas Bannon, of the Montreal Baseball team, is on a visit to the city, and stopping at the Grand Union.Capt.Fred.Cushing, of the 11th Battalion Argenteuil Rangers, is In the city.On Tuesday night he attended the complimentary dinner tendered to Major Girouard, R.E., D.S.0.Dr.Ready, Dorchester Street, returned this morning with his family from Old Orchard Beach, Maine, where they have spent their summer holidays.It will be gratifying news to the many friends of Major Atkinson to learn that he sufficiently recovered from a recent operation at the Royal Victoria Hospital to go to his home, and that he is now in a most favorable way teward the recovery of his health, \u2019 Rev.Father McCallum, of St.Patrick's parish left by the seven o'clock Grand Trunk train last evening for Philadelphia, where he will begin on Sunday a year's work to be devoted to preaching missions in various parts of the United States.Mrs.8S.Goltman and Miss Goltman have returned from St.Lawrence Hall.Cacouna, and a trip up the Saguenay.They will Le at home the first and third Wednesdays in the month to receive as usual.After an uninterrupted service of fourteen years as organist in St.Martin's Church, Mr.J.H.Campbell has resigned that position because of his increasing duties at the Molsons Bank.Mr.Campbell will continue to act until the appointment of his sue- cessor, Nir William Van Horne, the chairman of the Canadian Pacific, returned to town yesterday from Three Rivers, whither he had gone on a brief visit to the Laurea- tide Pulp Company's establishment after ha Maw (UMMA R24 6600000590 T009 95H HIHODHOOHOOHOS TSH HHOHHOHIOTOSHTHODÈÉO PERSONAL.: $ Maritime Provinces.Sir William will remain in Montreal until after the monthly meeting of the C.P.R.directors, which will be held on Monday next.Judge George H.Theard, of the Gth district of Louisiana, in company with Mr.U.Laroussini, a retired merchant of New Orleans, with his accomplished daughters, have been sojounrning at the Place Viger Hotel for the last few days.They will return home via New York to-day, after \u2018spending a very pleasant time in Canada, and say they will return again.Dr.J.R.Laine, cousin of Montreal's distinguished poet, Dr.Louis Frechette, with Mrs.Laine, child and maid: Dr.Louis N.Lemieux, of Quebec; George S.Amyot, of Quebec: F.Edmond Casgrailn, of Quebec; Mr.and Mde.A.Dussault, of Quebec: D.T.Chapmun, Amherst; Mrs.A.G.Belleau, | Quebec; Mr.Henri Bourassa, Papineau- ville: Fr.W.F.King, Ottawa.Greenough, Portneuf: Mrs.Meifort HoultoN, of Toronto, are among the last arrivats at the Place Yiger Hotel.Following is a list of the saloon passengers per Dominion Line Ss.Vancouver, which sailed yesterday for Liverpool: \u2014Mr.G.Alexander, Liverpool, lng.; Miss Booth, Miss \u2014 Booth, Miss \u2014 Booth, Liverpool, Eng.; Mr.Maurice Bodington, Wink nipez, Man.; Mr C.W.R.Biggar, Toronto, Ont.; Mrs.Barker, Mrs.Brydges, Miss Funny Brydges, Miss Sydney Brydges, London, Ont.; Miss Burton, Kev, Amand Chossegros, Montreal, Que.; Mr, Chilling- worth, Winnipeg, Man.; Mr.Caldow, London, kng.; Mr.FT.G.Carver, Mrs, Carver, Liverpool, Eng.; Mr.Jean Descans, Rev.Jaques Dugas, Rev.Jos.Desjardins, Rev.Jos.Dulude, Montreal, Que.; Mrs.English, Mr.Falck, Winnipeg, Man.; Miss Goodfel- low, Toronto, Out.; Mr.A.Grundy, Sherbrooke, Ont.; Rev.Mr.Gorman, Montreal, Que.; Mr.A.Harden, Mr.T.Ingles, Liverpool, Eng.; Mr.Jas.Kyle, Montreal, Que.; Dr.E.Lamothe, Mrs.II.Lamothe, Burlington, Vt.; Rev.Joseph Lalonde, Montreal, Que.; Mrs.Muirhead, Master Muirhead, St.Mary\u2019s, Out.; Miss Monk, Mrs.M.Murray, Miss Nellie Murray, Master W.James Murray, Liverpool, Iing.; Mr.Willlam Miller, Montreal, Que.; Mr.JE.Marks, Winnipeg, Man.; Mr.Matthews, Montreal, Que.; Mr.J.Martin, Mrs.Martin, Ballinasloe, Ire.; Mr.G.G.Phillimore, Miss Rowand, London, Eng.; Mr.Arthur C.Roberts, Halifax, N.S.: Mr.A.Scott, Liverpool, Eng.; Mrs.Skinner, Miss Skinner, Miss Skinner, Miss Skinner, Master Skinner, Hamilton, Ont.; Mr.David P.Thomas, Boston, Mass.; Rev.J.T.Taylor, Mrs.Taylor, Toronto, Ont.; Mr.J.Bell White, Mrs.Wilson, London, Eng.The Elder, Dempster & Co.\u2019s Beaver Line steamship Lake Ontario, inwards, arrived at South Point at 3 p.m.on Monday.The following are her saloon passengers: Miss Rogers, Miss Rogers, Montreal; Miss A.Hodgson, Miss G.Hodgson, Toronto; Afr.Vere Goold, Mrs.Gonld.Miss Charl- ton, Mr.James Croil, Montreal: Mrs.H.S Johnson, l\u2019lattsburg: Mr.F, J.Jordan, Mrs.Jordan, Detroit; Mrs.Anderson, Miss Anderson, Master G.Anderson, Montreal; Miss Ferguson, Miss Isabel Ferguson, Westmount; Rev.J.L.Geprge, Mrs.J.L.George, Mrs.R.R.Stevenson, Miss Stevenson, Montreal; Miss M.Black, Montreal; Mr.C.Robinson, Toronto; Miss Bengough, Miss J.Brittain, Mr.F.E.Dougall, Montreal: Mr.W.R.Butler, Miss Butler, Kingston; Mr.C.F.Mills, Mr.Fred H.Jones, Mrs.Jones and infant, Toronto: Miss Warren, Mrs.Warren, Mrs.Cameron, Mr, D.Cameron, Mrs.Dakers, Montreal; Judge Snider, Mrs.Snider, Miss Snider, Miss BE.Wright, Hamilton; Mrs.E.G.Coker, Miss H.Henry, Miss M.Henry, Rev.J.K.Henry, Mr.George Chichester.Miss S.E.W.Cud- Cameron, Mrs.J.Bullock, Mr.more, Miss S.Cudmore, Mr.T.D.Henderson, Mrs\u201d T.D.Hendersog.Montreal: Mr.H.D.Oldroyd, Mr.C.W.Sumner, New York; Mr.A.Hainworth, Boston; Mr.W.R.Thompson, Teeswater: Mr.Revelle, Miss F.Revelle, Montreal: Mrs.P.Hardy, Hamilton; Mr.Alexander, Mrs.Alexander, Rev.P, O'Donohoe.Toronto; Mrs.John Johnston.Mrs.Johnston.Chicago: Miss A.E.Revelle.Chicago: Mr.Cameron, Mr.A.Fax, Montreal: Lieut.C.B.O.Eymons, Kineston- Mr.H.Wat- gon, Mr.A.Turner, Mr.J.Fi.Jackson, Mr.G.Hugill, Mrs.Hugzill and three children, Montreal; Miss M.Barbe, Miss » \u201cpl .Siam Montreal; Rear Admiral F.R.Boardman, C.B.; Mr.Bell, Mr.A.Tooke, Mr.J.B.McLeod, Mr.MeGoun, Mrs.McGoun, Ms.Sharp, Montreal.The Allan Line steamship Bavarian, Captain Macnicol, sailed yesterday, \u2019 with the following saloon pussengers :\u2014 Hon.Major C.Alexander, Mrs.Alexander, Mr.Con Alexa.der, Miss Sheila Alexander, Halifax, N.S.; Mrs.Alloway, Miss Irene Alloway, Montreal; Mr.Arthur Bartlett, jlexico; Mrs.Birt, Miss Birt, Liverpool, ng.; Mr.J.S.G.Burrell, Liverpool, hg; Mrs.Samuel Birch, Kingston, Ont.; Mrs.Bremner aud child, Liverpool, Eng.; Miss Blair, Moncton, N.B.; Miss Chaplin Miss C.Chaplin, Montreal; Mrs.G.I.C: Cooper, Chicago, IIL.; Mr.Caffin, Sherbrooke, Que.; Mrs.K.T.Clinch, St.John, N.B.; Mr.W.Cameron, Toronto; Sir Louis Davies, Miss Davies, Miss \u2014 Davies, Ottawa; Mr.A.Drummond, Miss Davis, Liverpool, Eng.; Mr.J.D.Guay Mrs.Guay, Chicoutimi, Que.; Mrs.(Garrison Miss Maude Garrison, Master Garrison, Chicago, IIL; Mr, W.C.Gordon, Ottawa: Hon, Iv.W.Hill, Liverpool, I£ng.; Mrs, John Harp, Toronto; Mrs.Hope, Miss Jessie Hope, Master Jack Hope, Brantford, Ontario; Mr.L.E.Hervey, Liverpool], Eng; Miss Hatheway, St.John, New Brunswick; Mr.Alfred E.Hippisley.Mrs.Hippisley, Bar Harbor, Me.; Mr.W.F.King, Ottawa; Sir E.Lacon, Mrs.Lacon, Mr.George Lacon, Mr.Reginald Lacon Master Cyril Lacon, Toronto; Miss Palmer Lovell, Miss -\u2014 Palmer Lovell, Vancouver; Mr.Merry.Liverpool, Eng.; Miss Kate Muir, Springfield, Ohio; Mr.T.F.Matthews, Mrs.Matthews, Peterborough, Ont.; Mrs.J.8S.McLennan, Miss McLennan, Miss J.C.McLennan, Montreal: Mr.Mc.Cormick, Vancouver; Mr.C.K.MeGregor Mrs.McGregor, Master Guy McGregor, Miss Eva McGregor, Brantford, Ont.; Tor, McGillivray, Uxbridge.Ont.: Rev, William Newton, IXdmonton, Alb.; Mr.John Orme Miss Helen Orme, Miss Minnie B.Orme, Glasgow, Scot.; Mr.Joseph Pope, Ottawa, Ont.: Mr.Peters, Vancouver, B.C.; Mr.RR.W.Reed, Chicago; Mr.W.J.Spicer Mrs Spicer, Montreal; Major Stovert.Halifax, N.S.; Mr.R.C.L.Sweeney, Westmount: Mr.Thomas Dale Simpson, London, Fne.: Mr.W.\u20ac.Strachan, Montreal: Mr JF.N° Wilson, Mrs.Wilson, Montreal: Mr.Fd.ward Weatherby, Master F.Weatherby Miss Weatherby, Miss XK.Weatherby.Am- ersham, Berks, Eng.; Rev.H.Middleton Wood, Kingston, Ont.The Allan Nine steamship Calif > France, which sailed from Liverpool mu August 31, is due to arrive in this port on Saturday next.She has on board 163 first cabin, 82 second and 140 steerage passengers.Following is the list of her saloon passengers: Mr.A.Allan, Mr.R.A.AL lan, Miss Allen, Mr.F.Allenby, Miss Ashby Mr.W.Bailey, Mrs.Bailey, Miss H, L! Bates, Mr.W.Booth, Mr.Brigham, Mrs.Brigham, Mr.John E.Brooks, Miss Brown, Miss Brown, Mr.I.J.Brace, Mrs.Bruce, Master Bruce, Mr.G.B.Burland, Mrs.Bur.land, Mr.O.G.Carscalten, Mr.F.Carter Mr.L.I.Chambers, Mr.W.A.Cleland Mr.John Cobeldick, Mr.W.H.Cole, Mrs.Cole.Miss K.Coman, Miss B.Cook, Miss A Cook, Mr.F.A.Cookson, Mr.Thomas Cooper, Mr.J.F.Crawdy, Mr.D.B.Cummings, Mr.Stanley Currie, Mrs.Currie Miss J.Dalton, Miss R.Dalton, Mrs.Dav.tdson, Mrs.Donald, sr, Mr.Duncan Donald, Mr.L.C.Dowdall, Mr.J.Downes, Mr.G.Drayson, Mr.C.R.Dutton, Mr.Edwards, Miss E.Elwood, Mr.C.J.Fearns Mrs.R.Findlay and two children.Mrs.Fitzgerald, Mr.G.Fitzgibbon, Mr.Gardner, Mrs.Gardner and child, Miss Gault.Miss Gault, Mrs.M.H.Gault, Mr.Bradley Gil- man, Mrs.Gilman, Miss Gilman, Rev.H.P.Glenn, Mr.J.Graham, Miss Gregor, Mr.A.Harrison, Mr.Hayton, Mr.A.S.Henderson, Miss B.Henderson.Mrs.A.Hodder, Master Hodder, Mr.J.P.Hoskins.Rev, Prof.Huntingford, Mrs.Huntingford, Miss Keifer, Miss B.Keifer, Mr.J.Kenyon, Mr.P.D.Knowles, Mr.Lamb.Mr.D.Lay, Mr.Neville Leese, Mr.A.Lewis, Rev.\"I.L.Linscott.Mrs.Linscott., Miss Linscott, Mr.R.A.Lister, Mr.G.Macfarlane, Mrs, Mackay.Mr.MecCaskill, Mrs.McCaskill, Miss McCaskill, Miss F.M.McGarry, Miss E.McGarry.Senator McLaren, Mr.F.Meal, Mr.A.E.Mosley, Prof.Mustard.Miss Mustard.Mr.G.W.Orton, Mrs.Orton, Mrs, W.Overend, rs.Patterson.Mr.W.E.Pickering, Mr.Ponsonby, Miss Powres, Dr.Preston, Miss Price, Miss F.Price.Rev.J.Pugh, Mr.Ransom, Mr.R.Robidon.Mr.J.Ross, Master Ross, Miss V.Ross, Mr.G.D.Ross, Mrs.Ross, Miss Ross, Miss Sha- rood.Mr.A.Cecil Smith.Mr.W.Smith, Mr.P.Oswald Smith.Miss Standerwiek, Mr.R.Still.Mrs.Taylor, Dr.T.A.Teitel- .baan.Mrs.Teltelbaan, Mr.H.F.Terry.Dr.! Thomson, Mr.¢.Thorne, Mr.C.L.Tiffin, .Mr.William Trebileock, Miss White.Miss ' J.Williamson.Mr.D.O.Wood, Mrs.Wooë, | +-+-0-0-0-+-0-0-+-+\u2014+ + + 9 +_4-3-6-00+++++ BIRTHS, MARRIAGES.DEATHS + 1 \u2014++-+-e-e-0-0-0-6-4-0 00600000000 + + + BIRTHS.BEATTIE\u2014At the parsonage, Valleyfield, on Sept.4, a son to the Rev.and Mrs.W.J.M.Beattie.BUZZELL\u2014At Cowansville, Sept.1, the wife of Enoch Buzzell, of a son.MARRIAGES.ALLEN-COFFEE\u2014On Sept.5, at St.Stephen's Church, Toronto, by the Venerable Archdeacon Allen, M.A., father of the groom, Walter McClellan Allen, of Springfield, Illinois, counsellor-at-law, to Mary Helen, cldest daughter of the laté Lawrence Coffee, of Toronto.TRUDEAU-BEATTY \u2014 At Christ's Church Cathedral, Ottawa, Sept.5, by the Rev.Walter Loucks, Gustave Trudeau, son of O.G.Trudeau, Esq., of Montreal, to Mabel Agnes Beatty, youngest daughter of the late Daniel Beatty, M.D., of Richmond, Ont.WALKER-FLOOD\u2014At St.Luke's Church, Toronto, Sept.5, by his Lordship the Bishop of Niagara, assisted by the Rev.Sidney Goodman, Joseph Walker to Flora Evangeline, eldest daughter of the late Richard Flood, Esq.DEATHS.BONNAR\u2014At Bolton, Que., Sept.5, David Bonnar, M.D., aged 63 years.CORNER\u2014At her son's residence, 69 Euclid ave., Toronto, Sept.4, Isabella, widow ot the late William Corner, late of the G.T.Raged 73 years.PENTLAND\u2014On Scpt.5, at the residence of her son-in-law, H.St.George Baldwin, bu Lowther ave., Toronto, Margaret Pent- land, in the 75th year of her age.ROBERTSON\u2014At 192 Concession st., Ottawa, Sept.5, Isabella, eldest daughter of Mr.Wm.Robertson, and sister of John Robertson, D.D.S., of No.89 Sparks st.SMITH\u2014On Sept.4, at his late residence, 209 McLeod st.,, Ottawa, John Smith, aged T8 years.WATT\u2014On Sept.5, at her late residence, 36 McGill st., Toronto, Annie Plain, widow of they late James Watt, formerly of Quebec City and St.Mary's, Ont.WALDRON\u2014Mr.John Waldron, late bridge foreman G.T.R., at Palmerston, Ont., died on Sept.4, 1899.DREYFUS DECLARED GUILTY if not using charlotte gelatine.DEATH OF CAPT.JOHNSON Captain Francis Godschall Johnson useu at the Victoria Hospital yesterday morning.An attack of pneumonia, followed by heart failure, was the cause of qeatrn.The deceased gentleman, who was in his tifty-fourth year, was the eldest son of the late Sir Fiwncis Johnson, Chief Justice of the Superior Court, and was formeny very prominent in athletic circles, at one time holding the amateur sculllng cnaw- pionship of Canada During the course of his life he had been employed in the Bink of Montreal, the Hudson Bay Company and the Civil Service.He had also had a more or less successful connection with horse racing in India, where at one time he nlled tbe position of adjutant or the 11th Hussars.He leaves a wiuow and five children to mourn his sudden demise.The funeral will take place from his late residence, 88 Durocher street, to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, to Mount Royal cemetery.0 rer THAT IT MAY DO GOOD.Toronto, Sept.6.\u2014The remarkable cures Which Hutch, the new dyspepsia remedy, is making, have evoked great comment.Testimonials have been received from such prominent men as J.P.McKenna, Esq.the well-known bookseller: Phil.Daley, Esq., the proprietor of the Tremont House; A.Coulter, Esq., of the Inland Revenue Department, and Alfred R.Symons, Esq.the librarian at the Law School, Osgoode Hall, who all report cures of long-standing stomach troubles.\u2014\u2014\u2014 JAMES AND MARTIN HICKEY WANTED The Mayor has received from Mrs.Bridget E.Barry, South Kowhegan, Me., a letter asking for information concerning the whereabouts of ler uncles.James and Martin Hickey.who were residing In Montreal the last time she heard from them.EEE esse.\u201cride without being frozen, the business these HULL'S FUNDS TIED UP.Ottawa, Sept.6.\u2014(Special.)\u2014The Hull Council was given considerable business last night indirectly due to the suspension of the Banque Jacques Cartier.The city funds were locked up when that institution closed its doors, and to procure the necessary money in the meantime a cheque was drawn on the Merchants\u2019 Bank for $5,000.The I.B.Eddy Co.endorsed this note, and it was cashed.As the note falls due on September 12th, the Council considered ways and means to meet it.On motion of Ald.Ducharme, the whole matter was referred to the Finance Committee.Tt is likely hat this body will recomend that the funds in the Banque Jacques Cartier be used for the purpose.A communication from the manager of the Banx of Ottawa, offering to take over the city's banking business, was read.À similar of- for in the same terms was read from the Merchants\u2019 Bank, but.as the special committee appointed by the Council had previously made favorable arrangements with the Bank of Ottawa, last night's offers were not considered.ee GETTING WINTER CAIR OUT.A harbinger of the coming winter was reticeable on the streets last night.Ivor the comfort and convenience of helated passengers the Montreal Street Railway Com- puny swept the dust from one or two ot their closed cars and sent them out on vo the streets.T'wo of these cars Were ous upon St.Catherine street last night, and once it got noised about that oie could two cars did taxed their carrying capaciny to the utmost, The cvening atmosphere of late has been unusually chilly for this time of year, and if the temperature Qoes rot rise perceptibly the Montreal Street Railway Company state That the majority of the upen cars will be called in ana closed ones substituted.OUTREMONT AND THE WATER CO.At the regular monthly mecting of the Town Council of Outremont Maror Dun- lop presided, and after the reading of the minutes a long discussion was held on the question of putting into proper repair that portion of Durocher Avenue which runs through the property of the Montreal Freehold Investment Company.The company offered to advance sufficient money to the town authorities for the carrying out of the work, whieh it was decided should go on at once.4 There was then discussed a communication which had Deen received from the Montreal Water & Power company, stating that they declined to lay mains, as requested bv the council, on Bloomfield, De I'Epee and Querbs Avenues, on the ground that whereas their initial expenditure would reach almost $4.000 the first year's revenue would only amount to $248.It was also resnlved to instruet the company to lay mains on all the streets mentioned, the council guaranteeing to the company a revenue of ten per cent.of their outlay.ere A BANQUE DU PEUPLE DEAL.The disposable assets of the Banque au Peuple have been bought for $460,000 by Mr.G.Deserres.This sum is to be deposited by Sentember 10.For this ma.Ovid Dufresne deserves credit, as \u2018it is 73,000 in excess of what was estimated by the three valuators who made tneir report after permission for the sale had been granted by the Government.The following is the summarized statement: Sale of assets, $460,000, promised by direc- ters $190,000, balance to be paid by directors $50,000.mt NATURAL ITISTORY RAMBLE,.To-morrow the Natural History Society will hold its nrst field ramble, under the directorship of the Rev.Dr.Robert Campbell.The members of the society unu their friends will meet at the corner of University street at half-past two o\u2019clock, and the scholars attending McGilt Normal end the High Schools will be welcome.It is the intention of the directors to hoia these rambles every Saturday afternoon during the fall.The first two will pe Œe- voted to botany, aud will be followed by zoological, entomological and geological ram- bies under experienced directors.ns Reliability & SE 4 Corticelli Sewing Silk is reliable\u2014you can depend upon it in any emergency\u2014can sew anything with it and it will last as long as the fabric.Full letter A, long fibre, strong and smooth.Every color and shade fast dyed.Cheaper than cotton or linen because it lasts longer.Sold everywhere.Sin so yard spools sc, 306 yard spools roc - _-\u2014 190661709000 E010006CN We Start the Fall Season.withspecially low prices for ï Schoolou %9304444318470000 We are fully prepared to meet your requirements in this particular line, having many and very desirable kinds, made up strong and lasting.The Grey Halifax Tweeds remain favorites at $2.50; Blouse Suits sell as low as $1.00; Three-piece Suits, in single and double-breasted styles, at from $2.50 up.90000 CHECOOIOHTECOPCOPEHII OOOO NTPILIORES OCHS O Pea Jackets are seasonable and useful just now.Our assortment is immense, and prices range from $1.25 upwards.Our Fall Overcoats commend themselves for their good service in this cooler weather.The Whip-Cord again is fashionable, and the line we show at $10, in Men's sizes, 1s beyond compare.We invite inspection of all our various lines, assuring all courteous treatment and our best endeavor to give satisfactory values.43444 0133434000 The Mammoth Clothing House 1888 and 1890 NOTRE DAME ST.MARK WORKMAN, - - Proprietor.OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 9 P.M, CIP0OCNCES0C0OE 000d ~ 0S 0PO0CHECOOGOCHECOOGOICHNINCGOOICITCOOGOCOEECIFIOC0O000ONICOGOCAR Eo eGaECR OSL UECACACEALG06Q9NHARS PL HECOGIPI ENC ECCI E280 T6030 CHTG00CCEEC 0c O0CESEORC00RIOCL0ORHO0O060 4 THE HERALD, MONTREAL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8.1896, ee D.Sc.\u2014 - v RE = .= = Th Tf tin that there was no other way to get on.1808 the trade had grown to $809,052, and AMSUEMENTS.AMUSEMENTS.AMUSEMENTS, \u2014 \\ Truly, a nice statement for an officer of It 18 still growing.In 1805 the lumber BACK I( 14 ACAD MY © THIS : X - erald.exports were for $03,551, in 1898 for $231,- Theatr F ig W.E Phillips.t I's Theatre E WHERE, the police force of Montreal to make.e Francais.Manager.Her Ma es y Six nighte-and Saturday Matinee, FOUNDED, 1808, 130 ST JAMES ST.MONTREAL, QUE DAILY EDITION, Twenty-five Cents per Month ; Three Dollars per Year, WEEKLY EDITION, Seventy-five Cents per Year.HEAD OFFICE .Main 848 TELEPHONES .{ EDITORIAL RooMs.* \"761 JoB ROoM.-.- « 1918 HERALD PUBLISHING CO.Jas.8, BRIERLEY.Managing Director, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899.LAFLECHE'S TURN NEXT.Police Lieutenant Fortin having been suspended for a month after having been found guilty of grave indiscretion in telling an applicant for a position on the police force that he must \u201cweigh three hundred pounds,\u201d or, in plain English, pay three hundred dollars, which money was to be used In the \u2018\u2018elections,\u201d and that there was \u201cno other way\u201d to get on the force\u2014after this it becomes a matter of imperative necessity that the case of Police Lieutenant Olivier R.Lafleche should also be enquired into and without loss of time.particular the charge against Lafleche is In every worse than that against Fortin.Lieut.Fortin's man having failed to get on the force through the medium of a \u2018constable came to look for more powerful assistance.La- fleche's man had been twice refused hy Chief Hughes himself.Fortin, it secms to be agreed, was not to handle the money and did not handle it.Lafleche is charged in the published story with having handled the money, and when there was trouble about it afterwards gave his note for the sum involved.Fortin, for the minor offence, is in disgrace and under suspension.La- fleche is undisturbed.No questions are - asked of him.It is clear that the police force cannot be expected to do its best while such a condition of things is allowed to continue.Discrimination like that involved in the pun- fshment of Fortin and the immunity of inevitable tendency to- 1t is Lafleche has an wards paralyzing the organization.the plain duty of Chief Hughes to suspend Lieut.Lafleche and bring his case before the Committee.The case of Constable Richer, who was mentioned by Bergeron yesterday as the original go-between, who was discarded in favor of Fortin, must also be looked into.The Police Committee have made a start in the Fortin case, but it is only a start.This business must be probed to the bottom, however deep that bottom may be.ee THE FORTIN INVESTIGATION.The Fortin trial has ended in a compromise verdict.The Lieutenant is found guilty of grave indiscretion and suspended for one month.To this all the members of the Police Committee assented with the exception of Ald, Clearihue, who believed thie evidence taken warranted the dismissal of the Lieutenant.After the first day of the investigation La Patrie complained of the farcical way in which it was carried on.The cnquiry consisted, as our contemporary rightly observed, of hearing only the story of the accused officer without even asking him to take the customary oath, and then, on the strength of his unsupported testlmony, restoring him to his place by a majority vote.The proceedings of the first session were not, however, nearly\u2014so instructive as those of yesterday.The witness Bergeron was called and gave his evidence in a straightforward fashion, which left no room for doubting his sincerity.A cominittee of aldermen really anxious to get at the truth would have shown him every consideration.Instead, he was antagonized by Ald.Jacques, Roy and Lareau from his very first sentence until his evidence was all in, all three aldermen being seemingly determined to extract from the witness some admission which could be construed as evidence of an attempt to blackmail the police officer.Fortin, who was present all the time, was apparently not in the least fear regarding the effect Bergeron\u2019s evidence might have upon the three aldermen named.He was constantly in whispered consultation with them, and continually prompting them %ith questions which were instantly proposed When the aldermen all had their turn at the witness, For.by them to the witness.tin himself took the case In hand, standing the while beside Ald.Jacques.Whenever he got the kind of answer he wanted the Lieutenant would tap Ald.Jacques on the shoulder and point to the pad of writing paper in front of the alderman, who would immediately make a written note of the point.Ald.Jacques\u2019 own persistence In demanding \u201cyes or no\u201d answers to questions, whose tendency was damaging to the witness, prompted Ald.Ames to remark tnat Ald.Jacques should be an advocate.And indeed the attitude assumed by the three aldermen on that side of the table was that of advocates for Fortin rather than of judges.Ald.Ames and Clearihue were considerate to Fortin almost beyond the necessities of the case, while Ald.Kinsella said nothing.After yesterday's disclosures and verdict there can be no doubt that Bergeron was actually in negotiation for a place on the police force to be procured by the use of money.He is an honest-looking man, and was frankness itself in the testimony he gave.He found nothing particularly wrong in the idea of paying fhe money, because he claimed to have been assured by For.} .others, Fortin claims now, and Bergeron says the statement was also mad: during the progress of the negotiations, that no profit was to come to him from the transaction, but that the money was for \u2018election\u2019 purposes.Ilow much is contalned tn this For whose \u2018\u2018election\u201d were tho funds to be applied?statement?Is every applicant for a civle position tolled for \u2018\u2018election\u201d purposes?How many of the aldermen, and which of them, are running their elections on this basis, for it is to be supposed that the municipal elections were referred to?But there 1s something improbable about the \u2018elections\u2019 story, seeing that money collected in June and July for elections might not invariably be set aside and saved until election time.Or do the during the whole two years\u2019 term of such aldermen as may participate In the distribution of the money collected?\u201c\u2018elections\u2019\u2019 \u2018ast As for Lieut.Fortin, he ts either punished too much or not enough.If he Is gullty of having done as Bergeron says, he should be dismissed.If he is not, the sentence of à month\u2019s suspension and loss of pay is undeserred.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 AMERICAN BANKS AND TRUSTS A New York paper directs attention to the circumstance that the tendency of manufacturers in various parts of the country to consolidate their interests is likely to have a serious effect of banking.Let it be ample, that in a given upon the business supposed, for ex town there is an apparently prosperous business with the local Institution bank.So long as its operations are managed at home the doing banker has a good enough opportunity to know whether or not too much risk is run But when the local industry becomes simply cotton mill No.14, paper mill No.67, or tobacco factory No.in advancing money.23, as the case may be, its destinies being merged in those of a score or a hundred what can the local banker do to In Canada we could meet such a condition of affairs, for the head office of the company might be in Mont- secure himself?real and the various factorles in all parts of the country without there being any necessity for the banker to lose track of any part of its customer's business.Our system of branch banks would meet all the re- In the States they In view of the quirements of the case.do not have branch banks.totally unjustifiable inflatlon that is so marked an accompaniment of the consoll dation epoch there would seem to be reason to apprehend a good deal of mischief whenever there comes another perlod of stringency in business conditions, and the worst of it is that if the trusts ever get to ruining the local banks enterprises of other sorts will be carried down in the crash.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 CANDID CRITICISM.Conservative newspapers would refuse to be held responsible for the opinions of the Muntingdon Gleaner, they If they would come their Government, as which gleefully reprint.erit- the would have down to particulars in the Gleaner docs, icism of the country better something to go upon than a confused jumble of figures, one paper striving to outdo another in magnifying the expenditure of last session, until papers like the Gazette and the Cornwall Standard find themselves nine millions apart, with the Toronto Mail and Empire The Gleaner, at least, knows what it complains about, steering a middle course.and fair-minded people can decide for themselves whether the complaints are justified.The Star, the Gazette and the rest of them complain on general principles, and no man can know what they approve or to what they object.The Gleaner, for example, objects to the which it describes as \u201cburying two milllon dollars in vote for the Pacific cable, the Bottom of the Pacific for an ocean Do the Conservative journals which reproduce the cable Canada has no use for.\u201d Gleaner\u2019s criticlsms approve this attitude?Not at all.With practical unanimity they approve of the Pacific cable as likely to serve the double purpose of enlarging the trade between Canada and Australia and bringing widely separated parts of the British Empire into closer touch.The Gleaner says frankly the cable Is useless.The Gleaner is mistaken, but at least it is honest, much more so than those Conservative journals which approve of the construction of the cable and condemn the Government for making its construe- tion possible.The Gleaner is entitled to its view that the cable is not necessary as an Imperial measure, but the view is a little out of date, and the march of events Is demonstrating more clearly every day that the scattered sections of the British Empire are serving their own best Interests when they take advantage of the marvels of science to annihilate the distance between each other.But, besides that, Canada\u2019s direct interest in better communication with Australia is very material.With the slight Improvements that have been made in facllities for transportation and communication since 1894, Canada's yearly exports to Australasia have increased from $346,641 to $1,640,320.The advantages have been all with us, for Imports from Australia were $156,034 in 1894 and only $153,712 in 1898.There .was no flour sent from Canada in 1894; in 1897 we sent 340%, 776 worth.There were no bicycles or carriages sold to Australia in either 1894 or 1893; in 1898 the sales reached $204,100, and they are still growing.There is a growing market for cottons, fish, boots and lumber, agri- shoes, musical instruments, cultural implements and other machinery.Of agricultural implements Canada sent to Australia in 1894 $101,861 worth: by en 733.We could easily get rid of this growing trade, if the Gleaner thinks that desirable, hy letting things drift along in the fashion which was in vogue between 1878 and 1896, for the Americans would very soon supply the facilities for capturing ft.But who wants to see it end that way?Again, the Gleaner finds fault with the Government for having left the prospectors their share of the Yukon.\u201cA pocket of gold was found in the Klondike,\u201d found in the only way gold ever will be found, after many men had wasted their lives look: ing for it.The Gleaner wants the Gor- ernment now to put in salaried officers who shall go ahead and find more gold, pocket their salaries, and give the people of the Dominion all the The It makes no allow- profits.scheme is too crude.ance for the actualities of gold hunting.But at any rate the Gleaner believes in it, and the Conservative critics of the Gov: ernment, who yet publish this criticism, do not.Sir Charles Tupper wants to abolish the royalties altogether.But what do the Star and the Gazette care whether the Gleaner is right or wrong, so long as it attacks the Government so they can quote it.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 NOTHS AND COMMENTS, Score one.Now for the rest of them, Just between ourselves, Fortin's grave indiscretion, for which he is punished, consisted principally, in the opinion of some aldermen, in being found out.This has been an unprofitable piece of business.Bergeron loses his money and Lis place; Fortin loses a month's pay.The police Lenefit fund is the only winner.It gets Fortin\u2019s month's pay.Col.Jouaust could get valuable pointers by keeping his eye on the Montreal despatches.We will warrant he never thought of suspending Dreyfus for a mouth for \u2018\u201c\u2018grave indiscretions.\u201d Ald Jacques\u2019 tenderest feelings were wounded when he learned that this bribery business took place so near his own district.Wonder whose tenderest feelings will be wounded by the coming Lafleche investigation.\u201cThere is no other way to get it.\u201d Mr.Bergeron says Lieutenant Fortin told him.meaning that money had to be pald to get on the force.As Ald Ames remarked, this is rather a grave admission, coming from a man who has only recently been promoted.\u201cGive me my place,\u201d seems to have been the burden of Bergeron's addresses to Fortin after the bank failed.He clearly believed the statement that there is only one way to get a place on the force, and felt that he had done his part to get it.eee Ald.Clearihue came to the conclusion yesterday that Tleutenant Fortin had acted in a manner so unbecoming an officer of police as to warrant his dismissal.What is more, he said so, and moved for dismissal, voting alone in the matter.The incident is much to his credit.The Committee dealt leniently with Fortin because he had not handled the money.But in the Lafleche case the charge is that Lieut.Lafleche did handle the money.Why should Fortin be suspended for a month while no questions are asked of Lafleche?Ald.Marsolais says he is unwililngz to discuss the Latleche case because the transaction occurred before the present committee was formed.But Lafleche is a poljce officer serving under the present committee, and if Chief Hughes would only call upon him for explanations, as he did with Fortin, the case would be up for action.Chief Hughes\u2019 failure to read The Herald worked disastrously for Ald.Roy yesterday.The alderman wanted to abandon the investigation because he claimed the Committee had no right to pass judgment upon accusations made by The Herald.But it was pointed out that the investigation arose through Chief Hughes having suspended Fortin after receiving certain information from a private citizen.So the investigation proceeded.Mr.Marchand made an announcement that will interest every parent in the Province when he said at St.Michel de Belle- chasse that the distribution of free schoo! books, as provided for in his new Education Act, is belng proceeded with, and that in three years every school boy and school girl in the Province will have a complete and uniform set of books free of charge.\u2014\u2014\u2014 Although a public newspaper publishes to the world the declaration\u2019 of a man who says a lieutenant of police offered to get a place for him for $300 the Chief of Police and the Police Committee do not think they should take act'on.But if a private citizen tells the Chief privately that he has privately seen that same declaration it is a sufficient ground for suspending the official concerned.How ridiculous! man We have been asked why, Mrs.Fiske's new play as unwholesome we continue to advertise its performance, \"he question may appear to other minds than that of the man who asked it, a reasonable and logical one.But is it?We have expressed the opinion that, having regard to Its third act, \u201cBecky Sharp\u201d is not a good play cither as to morals or art.We have no objection to saying now again that we do not believe Mrs.Fiske has been well advised, nor has exercised good Judgment, in launching herself in this kind of play.But we are not ridiculous enough to think this dictum should take away the right of our readers to judge for themselves, nor to assume toward them the role of a protecting providence.Newspaper readers accept or reject opinions, and quite rightly, according as they are supported or not by their own good sense.a OPENING AN IRON MINE.Rathbun Company Sinking a 8haft near Kingston \u2014 Surface Indicatious are Good, Kingston, Ont., Sept.6.\u2014(Special.)\u2014The Rathbun Company is opening out an iron mine on its property, two miles and a half north of Marmora.E.T.Cowan has charge of the work, and has seven men busy sinking a shaft.They will sink forty feet to satisfy themselves that the quality and quantity of ore are all right, and will then ship to their smelter works at Dexeronto.The indlcations on the surface are good\u2014the ore being rich and showing a large and well defined vein, if we regard * culties, 1 Lieut.-Col.Major Girouard\u2019s Farewell Chat With The Herald at Bonaventure Station.TRIBUTE TO LORD CROMER.English Heads and Native Hands the Policy for BEgypt\u2014His Opinion of Sport in Temiskaming, \u2014 Major Girouard, the director of the Gor- ernment railways of Egypt left Montreal last evening by the Central Vermont train for New York on his way to England and Egypt.He will sail from New York by the Cunard steamer Campania on Saturday, and will spend about ten days in Londou, after which he will journey eastward by the European overland route to Naples.There he will embark on a Peninsular and Qriental Steam Navigation Company's boat for Alexandria.He expects to teach Cairo about the beginning of next month.Major Girouard spent yesterday in Montreal the guest of Captain Matthews and in the afternoon he drove round with his host to bid good-bye to a number of old friends.At seven o'clock last evening there was quite a large assemblage of military men and private citizens to see him leave, and with many a hearty handshake and many a wish of good luck he left for the land of the Pharoahs.Just before the train rolled out of the station a Herald representative had a few moments conversation with him.\u2018Tell the people of Canada,\u201d he said, \u2018that I shall never forget the splendid reception they have given me and I shall go back to Cairo greatly encouraged by their warm friendship and hearty good wishes.\u201cYes; I go back to work under Lord Cro- mer, one of the grandest chiefs in the Empire, and one of the great builders of th: Empire.Ha shaped the policy which made Lord Kitchener's conquest of the Soudan possible.He is one of the quietest and mest unassuming of men.He is a man that you hear little of and yet he sets a good many of the springs that control the machinery of our Empire in Egypt.For over seventeen years he has by a series of brilliant diplomatic achievements given England an Empire and given Egypt good government and the fellaheeu prosperity.He is the power behind even Lord Kitchen - er, and yet his only object in his great and honorable position\u2014for in him is concentrated the government of Egypt\u2014is to do his duty in an unostentatious way, without the slightest taint of self-seeking.\u201cDo you know that when I contemplate his career, he reminds me of the great men who have built up the British Empire in other parts of the world.Here in this Canada of ours he reminds me in some respects of the late Sir John Macdonald, and again in Australia of Sir Henry Parkes, and in the Cape of Sir Hercules Robinson.\u2018Lord Cromer\u2019s one idea is to cement our Empire together\u2014to give equal treatment to all classes and to give law and order to Fgvpt.You have, of course, heard but little here of the wonderful progress that the country is making.It has not had the advantages that my native country has had; it has not had the advantages that Great Britain has had; but we Englishmen who have gone there have overcome great diffi- and as I have just told you the country is prosperous\u2014as prosperous T may almost say as any country on the face of the earth.\u201cThis fact is entirely due to the labors of Lord Cromer and his staff\u2014to English heads and native hands\u2014the maxim that has governed our policy always.\u201c1 do not think vou could find a greater evidance of the progress of the country than in the railway receipts.These receipts have more than doubled in the last ten Years.The passenger traffic for last year was equal to the ponulation of the whole of the Dominion of fininan: and our actual receipts from the railways are equal to those of some of the best lines on this continent.The natives now have begun to have a thorough belief in the future of the cour- try\u2014in the permanency of its institutions: in the relinbility of the powers that are there to govern and lead the country.They Fnow that when a promise is made it will he kept.That is one of the great secrets of England's greatness.She keeps her own I.romises and compels others to keep theirs.\u201cNow, IT am back to work.I have thoroughly enjoyed my six weeks holiday among my fellow eowntryvmen.The time has been most pleasantly spent, T had a most enjoyable ten dars spent in the Lake Temis- amine district.I have travelled a great deal in my time, but I Know no better country for sport.for hunting and fishing than in the great pine lands, the sparkling streams, the splashing waterfall and the swirling eddies in these higher reaches of the Ottawa.I was on Beauchene and Bois- france lakes and followed the course of their outflowing stream: and 1 spent some time on Take Temiskaming itself.where the abundance of trout, speckel and grey.black bass, pike.dore, maskinonge, coul not fail to give delight.TI regard the whole of that part of the country as one of the finest regions of sport in the world.\u201d With a horty»d good-bve, a hearty shake of the hand.à} farewell greeting to the crowd who had assembled round the Pul:- man car, Major Girouard was off.CHILD CRUSHED TO DEATH Little Daughter of Mr.Gohier, of Ste.Gunegonde.Had Climbed Up on a Heavy Desk which Toppled Over, and Killed Her Almost Instantly.The many friends of Mr.Gohier, manager of the Jacques Cartier Bank, of Ste.Cunegonde, will sympathize with him iu his sad bereavement through the loss of his little daughter, Aline, who was killed under sad circumstances at her father's home.The servant of the house was en- guged in sweeping the floor in the banking room, and little Aline was with her.The little girl in her play undertook to climb on to the top of one of the wig desks.She reached the edge of the desk, which, being overbalanced, toppled unaer her weight and fell over, with the child underneath.Assistance came too late.Sie was badly crushed, and died almost m- mediately.The affair was purely accl- dental, and no Inquest was found necss- sary.A A COUNCILLOR RESIGNS.At the meeting of the Delormler council, which was presided over by Mayor Messier, Councillor Desautels announcea nis Intention of resigning his seat.On a motion of Councillor Desauters, the meeting adopted a resolution withdrawing the suit taken against Mr.Jeffries, former member of the council.An appropriation of $2,000 having been made for planting shade trees on Delorimier Avenue, It was decided to have the work pushed vigorously forward during the present season.er BIS NAMB I$ OMITTED.Some Comment Caused by Omission.Lieut.Uol.Gregory From List of Honorary A.D.C's.Ottawa, Sept.7.\u2014(Special.)\u2014It Is expected that before the close of the present week the list of the honorary À.D.C.'s to His IEx- cellency the Governor-General will be issued.The A.D.C\u2019s so fur gazetted are Irwin, of Ottawa; Lieut.-Col, Otter, of Toronto; and Lieut.-Col.Gibson, of Hamilton.Among the other names which are spoken of as having met with the approval of Lord Minto and Major-Genera: Hutton are Lieut.-Cols.Drury, of Kingston, Labelle, of Montreal; Evanturel, of Quebec; Sherwood, of Ottawa, and Peters, of British Columbia.The fact that Lieut.-Col.Gibson is the only Liberal in the list is causing some comment.The names suggested as entitled to tne distinction included Licut.-Col.Gregory, of British Columbia, the senior officer on the Pacific Coast, and u Liberal, and the fact that his name is not mentioned in the above list is being referred to particularly.TRUE BILLS AT THE QUEEN'S BENCH, The Queen's Bench grand jury last nignu brought in true bills as follows: Patrick Jeyce, assault: James J.Kelly, perjury; I.J.R.Hubert, forgery; W.J.McNab, manslaughter; Arthur Brisbols, indecent assault, Philip Girard, false pretences: An- {cine Brazeau, .ibel; and J.B.Charron, raud.WEEK OF SEPTEMBER (th, HAL READ'S GREAT DRAMA \u201cHUMAN HEARTS\u201d DURNO, Magician.OZAP & DFLMO will be among the Vaudeville Features.SCALE OF PRICFS\u2014Stage Box 33.00, Box Seats 50c.Orchestra Chairs 4No, Balcony reserved 35c, Parquette reserved 30c.Parquette unreserved 25c., Balcony 20c, Gallery 10c.Telephone east 3186.H.L.PUTNAM, Real Estate.Mortgage Loans, Valuations.TEMPLE BUILDING.MAIN 2890.ACADEMY Mr.& Mrs, Frank Murphy, Props.and Mgrs.\u2014\u2014 MONDAY OPENING Mati nees yl i SEASON.wed.& sat.JEF FERSON DE_ANGELIS TS \u201cTHE JOLLY SEAUS MUSKETEER.\u201d]| THURSDAY sale at Star Office, Peel ot.and Star Library Club, St.Lawrence Hall Building, St James street.Prices\u201425c to $1.50.Sept.11th.Next Week a Ge SALE OF SEATS NOW PROGRESSING.For the First and Only appearance in Montreal this Season of FRANCIS WILSON And his Comic Opera Company.American Organization.The Foremost In the New Opera Comique, CYRANO DE BERGERAC Scenery, Costumes, Properties and Light Effects Absolutely New.PRICBS\u201425, 60.76 cts., $1.00 and $1, 80.CANADA'S GREAT EASTERN EXHIBITION SHERBROOKE.SEPT.4th to 9th \u201999.Exciting Races, Large Field of Horses, Numerous Specialty Attractions, Magnificent Fireworks.G.T.R.Special Train leaves Sherbrooke for Montreal at 10.30 Thursday evening.H.R.FRASER, Manager.FALL OVERCOATS.oO 0 0 In Covert.Cloth\u2014Tan and]brown shades.In Cheviots\u2014Dark Oxford and Herring bone.In Whipcords\u2014Light, medium and dark sha des.In Vicuna\u2014Black and Oxford, In Unfinished Worsteds\u2014 Dark, gray, blue and black.In Scotch Tweed\u2014Herring bone, pin check and mixed diagonals, In English Tweed \u2014 Grey and green diagonal mixtures.Prices, $10, $12, $15, $18 SIZES FOR ALL.Fit Reform Wardrobe 2344 St.Catherine St, Opposite John Murphy & Co.HIND WITH ORDERS Toronto Junction Firms Swamped by New Business.WORKING NIGHT AND DAY.Export Trade With Great Britain and the Colonies and Demand from Home Markets Have Both Increased, Toronto Junction, Sept.7.\u2014Messrs, Helntz- man & Co., the long-established manutac- turers of pianos, employ more men In their Toronto Junction factory now than ever before, there being about 200 on the pay roll.Even with this large staff and the factory operated overtime, the firm are behind with their orders.Not only has the export trade with Great Britain, Australian and Newfoundland increased, but larger orders than ever before are coming in from all over Canada, indicating that the Canadian people are prosperous and better able than ever to buy pianos.The Queen City flour mills, with a ca pacity of 700 barrels dally, have never been shut down night or day for fifteen months, except on Sundays and public holidays, and yet for the past month the output of the mills has been far short ot the orders received.Mr.A.Campbell, M.P., the proprietor, contemplafes increasing the capacity of the mills to 1,000 barrels per day.As flour is one of the ne cessaries of life which people consume ru dull times as well as in times of commercial activity, Mr.Campbell attributes the increased demand for his goods to the growth of population all over Canada.He sells the most of his flour in \"Toronto and the Maritime Provinces.BOOKS FULL OF ORDERS.The Manager of the Wilkinson Plough Company says that he has had to apoio.gize to friends all over the country for not getting any show goods ready tnts ; svimmer, so busy has been the factory in the effort to fill the accumulated orders.Every man for whom there is room in the factory is working, and there are sufficient orders on the books to keep the same large siaf£f busy till next April.The Dodge Manufacturing Company turn out 200 pulleys a day, and with a staff of nearly 100 men they experience some difficulty in filling orders.Their machine shop has been running night and day.The billiard table department of this factory Is very busy with a good slx months\u2019 work ahead in the order books.The Gasoline Engine Company 8 a new concern that commenced operations last May.The demand for their gas and gasoline engines is already beyond their power to supply, and the capacity of the works will have to be enlarged at once.MORE WHEELS THAN EVER.Messrs.H.A.Lozier & Co.\u2019s bicycle fae tory, which was greatly enlarged for the present season, has turned out more bicycles than ever this year, and now the manufacture of automobiles has still further increased the activity of the concern.Under the proposed consolidation of five large bicycle manufactories as the Canada Cycle and Motor Company, this wil pe one of the comvany's large factories.ir is anticipated fiat the -buildings will be greatly enlarged, and that the employés will number 600.Already capitalists are arranging for the erection of houses to accommodate the probable influx of workmen, The factories of the Laces a Company and of Comfort Soap ee aa busy, while in the C.P.R.yards and workshops more men are employe before.ployed than ever Four years ago everybody w ing the apparent over-supply of the town.\u2018lI'o-day the demand e as deplor- houses in XCeeæs tne supply by several hundred.\u2014\u2026 ce, PERSONALS Mr.H.R.Ives is home from a week's visit with friends at Portland.Mr.J.Alf, Bonin, N.P., left last evening for Toronto on professional business.Mr.M.A.Jumes, proprietor of the Statesman, at Bowmanville, will arrive in the city to-day from Quebec.Dr.Thomas J.J.Curran has returned to the city after a pleasant trip through the Gatineau district.Dr.Reddy and family returned to town yesterday from Bay View, Maine, where they have been spending thelr holidays.The engagement is announced of Miss Elsie Burgess, daughter of Dr, T.J.W.Burgess, to Mr.J.B.Creighton, of Toron- 0.Mr.D.A.Budge, secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, and Mrs.Budge, are expected home from Europe to-morrow or \u2018Sunday.Mr.W.O.Robson, the supreme secretary of the Royal Arcanum, will be in Montreal next week.He has a host of warm friends here who will be very glad to see him.Miss Eva Le Boutillier, who has been cmployed in the city post-office since last January, received word yesterday annonne- Ing her appointment on the permanent staff.Mr.C.R.Hosmer, president of the Canadian Pacific Rallway Telegraph Company, Is a passenger on the White Star steamer Oceanic, which is due in New York on Saturday.Miss Pease, daughter of Mr.D.O.Pease, Grand Trunk Railway district passenger agent, Montreal, is now recovering from the serious illness with which she was stricken at Winnipeg.Mr.Matthew Jones, member of the firm of Messrs.Matthew Tones & Co., brokers and agents in London and Birmingha , and associated with Lloyd\u2019s, is in Montreal a guest at the Windsor.Ir.Alexander Duclos was married yesterday morning to Miss Henrietta Racleot, Mgr.Raciot, V.G., officiated at the wedding, which took place at the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, St.James\u2019 Church.Baron Fitzgibbon, Chief Justice = land, was in Montreal yesterday eT are and registered at the Windsor.He had come from the West.Later in the day he left for Lachine to shoot the rapids.The Rev.Father McCallen of s Ë rick $ parish, left last evening for Phil.del 4, where he will begin a year's work ev v.ed to preaching at special missions in various parts of the United States.ord was received at the City H i morning, that His Worship Mayor ail ais taine, who has Ween In Edmonton, N.W.\" qu business, Foul Jeach the city on Sunday g, w mesg of Monod preside at the Council r Ifrid Laurier will be the en out, LP.at 8t.Frama g 3 , Will go to-morrow to ga.sist in the ceremonies ft ing the new prety of the blessing of opened y Susgay ich will be formally ards are out announcin the > of of EpHecterine Mallloux, eldest dag r.Ovide Malllo tect, to Mr.Numa B.advocate ; .Brossoit of (ralleyfield, to take place at ae one: Lu e bride on Tuesday, September 26th.of we Place Viger yesterday were \u2014 or.Vols Boland, Toronto; Mr.John oss ollette; Mr.8S.B.Brophy, Toronto: ME A I Randeau and wife, of Quebec: or \u201cChicoupnler, rluebee; Mr.Jos.Dinovitz- Âthe following guest ro remttay Bay, Hotel Carslake \u2014#F a Haultais ee a cinthe; Mr.and Mrs.A.D.donnee Hya- | su M.LaFourtane, Lawrence: D T colts and wife, Toronto; W.T, Pou.Armour, Toros awa; Mr.and Mrs.E.D , nto; Mrs, D.Harri | : iy.; is and fam- John Negra Mrs.J.R.McF'arlane, St.AL, he Balmoral are :\u2014A, Constantincan He pénal; WwW.- Falls, London: ! a ghes, Toronto; H.McPherson and wife, Vankleek Si A lecatlom and family, : ; .J.Cross.St.I .B.; W.auamore, Seaforth: wo John, N.S CO ariel Hewson, Oxford, Bell, Wingham: K, ; Belleville; Thomas Aspinal, gham+ Lett, Guelph; F, S.- rt.Leo Bohm, of Berlin y McCullough, of Dundalk, re ear introduced on \u2018Change at the Board ot Fra e by Mr.Carruthers- Mr ja 4.aot poelrD, was introduced .mith; 2A I paxter, of Canning, N.8., by M John Hi Fev: Mr.J.Foster, chief officer, and Mr 0.= is, purser, of the steamship Lake On.| tario, by Mr, J.Stanley Cook, assistant o.\\ry of the Board of Trade sec MRS.FISKE Presenting for the first time in this city, BECKY SHARP, À play in 4 acts-by Langdon Mitchell.(Founded on acke ays \u201cVanity Fair.\u201d Prices-25, 59, 73, $L ahd $1.50.NEXT WEEK\u2014Francis Wilson, QUEEN'S §- tamswmax -++.Matinees Tues., Thurs.and Bat, BERT GOOTE, yeu.Night Prices\u2014tlôc, 25c, 856 and 500, 75c and $1.00, Matinees, 25c, Tel.Up tagdoats ode NEXT WEEK \u2014 EXTRA WHY : SMIT LEFT HOME.eo present London and New York The present London Bas rois Success Sale of seats now going on, THEATRE ROYAL ®ve ater THIS WEEK, Sept.4.and Evening WHO IS WHO?A musical comedy replete with latest songs dances and musical novelties, Prices\u201410, 20 & 80c.Next Week\u2014THE BIG SENSATION, COR.WOOD AVE.and ST.CATHERINE ST.WEST, COMING! COMING! COMING! The greatest and one of the most marvellous attractions of the 19th Century.+ ONE WEEK\u2014Commencing MONDAY, SEPT.11TH, at 8.15 P.MA big double bill for one admission, The world-renowned \u201cPASSION PLAY\u201d Depicting the life of Our Saviour in its entirety.Enacted in 22 scenes, reproduced by Thos.A.Edison, the electrical wizard\u2019s latest, perfected, moving picture device, the VITASCOPE.Endorsed by press, public, and clergy of every denomination, and, the only authentic reproduction of the entire Queen\u2019s PEAY Procession, The largest scene ever taken.Over 22,000 distinct photographs in this one scene, taking 27 minutes to exhibit, as shown in the \u2018\u2018Empire\u2019\u2019 Theatre, London, for four consecutive weeks, and lately in Toronto to over 143,000 people.An efficient orchestra will play selections suitable to each picture.A lecture will accompany each representation.PRICES \u2014 10c, 20c.Boxes, $2.00.Single Box Seats, 50c.'Matinees, 10e.Evenings at 8.15.Matinees, Wed- : PGP 0000000000060 00000900000F nesday and Saturday, at 2.30.00000000000000-00000044 SOHMER PARK | ALL CARS GO THERE, WONDER- RAMZA and AMO.ANIMES Guilbert, the Equilibrist.AT THE McCarts Monkeys = Dogs MISSES PARK.Bennatti and Bertolette, ts BALLET, BAND, ete, EVERYTHING FOR TEN CENTS.ART ASSOCIATION.veers.PHILLIPS SQUARE, WATER COLOR CLASSES.The OUT-DOOR SKETCHING CLASSES under the direction of MR.CHARLES E, Moss, R.C.A., will commence on THURSDAY, Sept, 14th.For particulars apply at the Gallery.Galleries open daily 9a.m.to dusk, ADMISSION, 25 cents.MONTREAL FOOTBALL CLUB, (SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING, The Semi-Annual Meeting of the Montreal Football Club will be held in the Gymnasium, Mansfield St., _ on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH INST., AT 8.15 P.M.All active members are requested to be present.Business\u2014Filling vacancies on committee and general.J.S.WOTHERSPOON, Hon.Secretary, M.F.C.2 The LACHINE Rapids still give the Biggest Discounts for Electric Light and Power.The Lachine Rapids Hydraulic and Land Co.Ltd., 38 Victoria Sq.PAY FIFTY-FIVE CENTS.Liquidators of Farmers\u2019 Loan Compary Wipe Off $742,820 Oreditors\u2019 Claims.= rer Toronto, Sept.7.\u2014The sum of $742.820, being fifty-five cents on the dollar of the claims, was to-day paid to the crediters of the Farmers\u2019 Loan Company, by the liquidators, the General Trusts Corporation.Of this sum $469,289 was paid to British creditors by Mr.Langmuir, who is in \u2018Scotland for that purpose.The Farmers\u2019 Loan failed on November 16th, 1897, and the delay in realizing was due to protracted litigation.It is anticipated that another ivi: dend amounting to nearly thirty ccuts will be paid from assets still on hand.ie TWENTIETH CENTURY FUND.{ Halifax Methodists Start the Campaign to Raise Their Share of the $1,000,000 Thanksgiving Offering.Halifax, Sept.7.\u2014The first shot in the campaign of the Canadlan Methodist Twentieth Century Thanksgiving Fund was fired in Halifax to-night.A mads meetlns was held in the Academy of Music.Es Lieut.-Governor Rochey, chairman.#ac and pointed speeches were delivered bY President Allison, of Mount Allison Unive sity, and Rev.Messrs.Dobson and Bouts The movement contemplates the ralsing o one million dollars throughout Canatity Methodism, heal responsive.present The audience was BUY IT FOR THE CITY PARK.Hamilton Decides by a Big Majority to Purchase Dundurn Park at a Cost 0 $50,000 Hamilton, Sept.T.\u2014A by-law for the pur chase of Dufidurn Park and castle ed city park, for the sum of $50,000, was ve 1e on by the ratepayers to-day, and Caï! in by a substantial majority.The figures .to-day\u2019s vote were :\u2014For the by-law, or against the by-law, 924; majority in 1,042.Senator Donaid Mcinnes, LC er of Dundurn, Las agreed to extent wi payments over a tern of thirty years, interest at three per cent.2 BUSINESS NOTES.- A demand of assignment has been upon J.B.Bureau & Cie, keepers @ male £ thé Jacques Cartier Hotel.i et © \u201cTRE \u2014 lhe aaa + \u2014\u2014 ay mR Bat, DY.seatg 2, E.CCess \u2014\u2014 § \\fter n ning ongs, 0, 20 TON, ; \u2014 a.ts 3= Ce v= y > re =~] \u2014e = (DO SPP an a] G00 SO GI 0000000000000 00000 0000060060000 000000 Tae XII rist.Dogs tte.te, .\"ING eting otball 1 the i St, [BER M s are nittes pary ns.2.820, f the rs of tiqui- n.Of cred- tland fail delay itiga- divi.; will De aign 0,000 | the odist | was eting Es- gacy d by river- sand.ng of ian urtiiy EE Te Emme Te \u2014\u2014\u2014 Way 1\" =: | 7\u201d ee THE HERALD, MONTREAL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899.EXPECT DRE YFUS VERDICT TO-MORROW: Labori Will Not Speak and the Universal Feeling at Rennes is That Dreyfus Will Be Condemned.Rennes, Sept.8.\u2014The announcement was | made this afternoon that the verdict of the court-martial will be rendered to-morrow.Maitre Labori foregoes the right to speak for the defence, in order not to irritate the Judges, thus allowing M.Demange to leave the best impression.The Court, therefore, will deliberate on the conclusion of M.will Demange's speech, and the judgmeni probably be delivered before noon.There is a nearly universal feeling this evening that Dreyfus will be condemned.CITY PRESS DEMAND THE WHOLE TRUTH.WHERE IS ALL THE MONEY, ASKS LA PATRIE.La Patrie will say, editorially, to-day: The I'olice Committee has suspended Lieut.Fortin for one month.The facts established under oath made it incumbent on the Commiitee to punish this police officer.The punishment 1nnict- ed upon him was not very severe, but it will sutiee to warn those who speculate on pubiic offices.Tune arms of the law are now sufliciently long to reach those who sell the positions of constable and those who purchase them, and the Police Committee should have a sutlicient energy and sense of duty to have light thrown on similar transactions which might be brought to its notice.It is suid among the public that there is not.iu the whole force, à single man who has obtained a position of constable without paying from $200 to $300.Licut.Fortin himself said it was necessary to pay for the privilege of having a constable\u2019s baton.The Police Committee should, by its energy, cndeavor to stop the scandal in the future appointuients on the police foree.Will they do so?A thing which perplexes everybody is to know where have gone the moneys paid up to the present time by those who have ohtained position.It could be known.IMAKE FORTIN TELL ALL, SAYS I.A PRESSE, La Presse will say editorially to-day: Lieut.Fortin, of tne Montreai Police Force, f:5 been suspend for a month.He has uathing to complain of about the clemency ci tbe committee.Fortin had committed a very serious fault; \u2018je had, hc, a police officer, declared that it vas possible to enter the force by means o/ bribes, and proved his faith in the suc- \u2018ess of such a manoeuvre by aiding the