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THE PRINCE OF WALES The Prince's reply to Sir Wilfrid Laurier's address of welcome to Quebec on l>ehalf of the Canadian people :â€" "I am greatly touched by the loyal and sympathetic words of the address with which you, in the name of the people of Canada, welcoins me on this occasion of my sixth vis'i to the Dominion. 1 am fully son- ible of the honor and resp'.:i:<ih:iity of my jiositiou as the re^iicseii'',at'vc of our Sovereign, who, c\er mind- ful of the unswerving loyalty if liis Canadian hubjects, follows with af- fectionate interest everything whicii concerns tiie welfare and develop- ment of the Dominion. My privilege is, therefore, twofold, for 1 join with you, both as the representative of the King and on my own behalf, in celebrating the three hundredth anniversary of the founding of your famous city by Samuel de Cham- plain. I look forward with keen in- terest to the impressive ceremonies of the next few days, during which the past and present will appear be- for us upon a stage of unsurpassed natural beauty. And hero in Quebec I recall with much pleasure the no uncertain pro<ifs which I have received on my several visits to Canada of the loyalty of the King's French-Canadian subjects. Their proved fidelity in times of difficulty and danger, happily long past, is one of the greatest tributes to the political genius of England's rule, and the kncrw ledge that they and thoir fellow-Canadians of British origin are working hand in hand in the upbuilding of the Dominion is a source of deep satisfaction to the King, as well as to all those who take part in British institutions. I cordially agree with you in the pro- priety of setting apart as a memorial for the present and future genera- tions the battle ground of the Plains of Abraham, hallowed by the asso- ciations of past years, and 1 heartily congratulate all concerned in this noble undertaking upon the success which has attended their patriotic efforts. "I much regret that my present visit cannot be extended beyond Quebec, and also that the Princess of Wales was unable to accompany me on this occasion. Wo both retain the happiest recollections of our stay in Canada seven years ago, and of the k.nd and affectionate welcome wo experienced during that most in- teresting and enjoyable visit. "I shall not fail to convey to my dear father, the King, who takes the deepest interest in this celebration, the gratifying expressions of your loyalty and attachment to his throne and person, of which his Majesty is well assured. "Once more I thank you from my heart for your kindly greeting." PAGEANTS DAZZLE THE EYE Too Much of Them to Take on at Onceâ€" Gorgeous- . ly Planned --Superbly Executed. A correspondent, describing the pageants at the Tercentenary at Quel»oc last week, has this to say ; â€" Quebec's ten pageants are to be found between the Promenade and the Chateau. For diversity of cos- tume, for wealth of detail, for real heart interest of the kind that grips the interest and holds it fast, the promenade is far ahead of the spec- tacle upon the I'lains of Abraham. The pageant over, the quaintly cos- tumed folk who form its multitude of entertainers are free to go whore they will. Mingling with tkoso arc soldiers, sailors, and civilians, the former given to marching here and there in lines, singing and refusing to be taken seriously in any senso BEYOND DESCRIPTION. But what of the pageant itsalf, the big spectacle on the Plains with five thoUF.and taking part in itl As well endeavor to di^Hcribe in a few lines as the two centuries and miro of early history which it represenfcij. From Jacques Carticr in 1553 to Montcalm and Wolfe in 1759 and 1700, the pageant is a blaze of glory, a stupendous whirl of color in mo- tion and imcxpressiblo blending of light and shado that is almost be- wildering in its complicity. The pageant does not instruct. THE TABLEAUX. Taken tableaux by tableaux it might, Jacques Cartier, Champlain, ♦ *»* ursulines at Quebec, Dollard dei oim'>aux at long Bault Laval, and ITiacy, Frontenac, Montcalmi Wolfe, Murray. These are charac- ters too great in the eye of history to scan in an afternoon with any inkling of comprehension. One tableaux gives food for thought, the eight surfeit. COSTUMES MAGNIFICENT. The costumes are all that has been said of them and more. To see the long procession of events is to whirl through the years on an express which travels faster than time. E\ ents move with precision and des- patch, the rattling of a few guns in the distance conveys in some mys- terious way, the impression of the llight of time between one tableaux and the next. PICTUUE80UE TROOPS. Decade glides into decade gorge- ously. Picturesque troops and treacherous savjiges mingle in tho great natural stage where Canada's real heroes fought and died. The costuming is perfect, the blending of colors as superb, but the pageant is almost too sublime to grasp. To see it is to hurry through an art gallery with a train to catch. The scenes are of marvellous beauty, historically correct, wonderfully comprehensive, but they dazzle rather than illumine and that is the whole truth of it. LEADING MARKETS Toronto, July 28.â€" Flour â€" On- tario wheat 90 per cent, patents are quoted at $3.20 to $3.25 in buyers' sacks outside for export. Manitoba tlour, first patents, $6; second patents, $5.35 to $5.40, and siroiig bakers', $5.20 to $5.30. Wheatâ€" No. 1 Northern quoted at $1.11, lake ports; No. 2 North- ern at $1.08, and No. 3 Northern at $1.05j^. Ontario wheat â€" No. 2 quoted at "53 to 84c outside. New wheat sold a( 82c outside for No. 2 red. Oats â€" No. 2 Ontario white quot- ed outside at 44 to 45c, and No. 3 white at 43^<,c outside. Manitoba No. 2 quoted at 46j.^c ; No. 3 at 44c, and rejected at 42c track, Owen Sound. Ilye â€" Nothing doing, with prices purely nominal. Peas â€" Prices nominal. Corn â€" Prices purely nominal. Barleyâ€" No. 2 quoted at 58 to 69c outside, and No. 3 extra at 56 to 57c outside. Bran â€" Cars are quoted at $10.50 to $17 in bulk outside. Shorts quoted at $19 to $20 in bulk out- side. COUNTRY PRODUCE. Beansâ€" Prime. $2 to $2.10, and hand-picked, $2.10 to $2.15. Hayâ€" >No. 1 timothy is quoted at $9 to $10 in car lots, and No. 2 at $V.50 to $8. Strawâ€" $7 to $7.50 in car lots. Potatoesâ€" $3.25 to $3.75 per bar- rel in car lots. Poultry â€" Chickens, yearlings, dressed, 9 to 10c per pound. Tur- kiys, 14 to 15c per pound. THE DAIRY MARKETS. Butterâ€" Pound prints, 21 to 22c; tubs, 19 to 20c; do., inferior, 17 to 18c. Creamery rolls, 24 to 25c, and solids, 23c to 24c. Eggs -Case lots sold at 20 to 22c per dozen. Cheeseâ€" Large cheese, 12j^ to 13c and twins, 13 to 13>ic. Mr P. W. Morse, vice-president and general manager ot the 0. T. P has left for the west on a final inspection tour before the opening of 676 milei of the road. HOG PRODUCTS. Baconâ€" Long clear, 113^ to ll%c per pound in case lots ; mess pork, $19 to $19.50; short cut, $23 to $23.50. Hams â€" Light to medium, 14 to 14^;ic; do., heavy, 12% to i:)c; rolls, 10%c ; shoulders, 10c; backs, 17 to 17J-^c ; breakfast bacon, 14).a to 15c. Lardâ€" Tierces, 12>ic; tubs 12>sc; pails, 12%c. BUSINESS AT MONTREAL. Montreal July 28. â€" The market for oats is firm. Eastern Canada No. 3, 46c; No. 4, 46c; rejected, 43 to 43>.;ic ; Manitoba No. 2 white, 47c; No. 3, 4(ic; rejected at 45c per bushel in car lots ex store. Ameri- can corn, 82VjC per bushel ex store. Flourâ€" Choice Spring wheat pat ents, $6.10; seconds, $5.60; Win- tor wheat patents, $5 ; straight rol- lers, $4.30 to $4.50; do., in bags, $1.00 to $2.10: extras, $1.65 to $1.75. Feedâ€" Manitoba bran, $22 tf. $23; shorts, $25; Ontario bran, $19.60 to $20 ; middlings, $25 to $26 ; shorts, $24. ,60 to $25 per ton, in- cluding bags; pure grain mouille, $30 to $32; milled grades, $25 to .$28 per ton. I'rovision.sâ€" Barrels short cut mess, $22. .60; half-barrels do., $11.60; clear fat backs, $23; dry salt long clear backs, lie; bar- rels plate beef, $17. .60; half-bar- rels do., $9; compound lard, 8';' to 9%c ; pure lard, i2'4 to 13c : ket- tle rendered, 13 to I3^jc ; hams, 12J<1 to 14c ; breakfast bacon, 14 to 18c; Windsor bacon, 15 to 10c; fresh killed obattoir dressed hogs, $9.75 to $10; live. $6.86 to $7. Cheese- The market is firm, west- erns being quoted at 11% to 12c, and easterns at llV.j to ll%c. But- terâ€"Market continues strong in tone at the advance ; finest cream- ery being quoted at 2! to 24'c;c in round lots, and 25c to grocers. Epgs-There was no change in the condition of tho market, which re- mains firm under a continued good demand. Sales ot selected stock wore made at 22c ; No. 1 at 19c, and No. 2 at 16c iier dozen. UNITED STATES MARKETS. Buffalo, N. Â¥., July 28 - Wheat â€" Spring, firm; No. 1 Northern car- loads, store, $1,153^; Winter, steady. Cornâ€" Higher; No. 3 yel- low, 80>^c ; No. 4 yellow, 70%o ; No. 3 corn, 77% to 783^c ; No. 4 corn, 70%c; No. 3 white, 80c. Oats â€" Strong. â- CATTLE MARKET. Toronto, July 28. â€" Choice butcher cattle are wanted. Butchers seem to have enough supplies on hand for the present. A few fairly good ex- porters were In, but no very fancy stock. There is a good export demand for sheep, which is sufficient to absorb all the large offerings. Lambs, how- over, are rather week, owing to the large numbers now offering. Hogi are unchanged at fO.M to §\ fed THE KISI} TO THE PEOPLE Cablegram Despatch to the King From Quebec and His Reply. "The people of Canada, assem- bled to celebrate the Tercentenary ot the foundation of Quebec, pre- sent their humble duty to your Ma- jesty, and desire to thank your Majesty for the honor done them bj the presence here of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. They see in this gracious act a fresh proof of the interest which your Majesty has ever manifested to- wards your Majesty's Canadian subjects, who, on this great and historic occasion hasten to renew the expression of their unalterable devoti(m to your Majesty's throne and person." The following reply was receiv- ed from the King: "Please convey to Mayor and citizens of Quebec my congratula- tions and good wishes on the joy- ous celebration of the three hun- dredth anniversary of the founda- tion of their city by Samuel de Champlain. I am much gratified to learn of their coirdial reception of the Prince of Wales, whom I have sent to represent me on this great occasion. I received with pleasure the renewed assurances of lojalty on the part of my Canadian subjects, in whose welfare I am deeply interested, and to whom I wish an ever-increasing measure of progress and prosperity.*^ and watered, Toronto, but the mar- ket is weak. Calves were stronger on the light run. 4. SPECTACULAR FIRE. Dome of Kingston's Munirip.il Buildings Destroyed. A despatch from Kingston says : On Friday afternoon Kingston was m danger of losing its fine city buildings by fire which broke out in the massive wooden dome at 3.30 o'clock. A plumber was at work soldering around the dials being placed in the tower clock. Sparks from the solder pot were blown by the wind into soiue sawdust and rotted wood, and immediately the flooring was in flames, which spread to the place occupied by the big clock. The city buildings hose in the tower had no effect on the blaze. In twenty minutes it burst through the dials of the dome. The height of 120 feet bothered the firemen, 1 ut finally from tho east and west wings and the front of the buildir^ streams were played upon the burn- ing dome, and in an hour the fire was under control. The total immigration into Canada for the month of June was 5,637, as compared with 37,643 for the same month la.st year, a decrease of 22,006, or 53 per cent. The im- migration decreased 46 per cent, for the first three months of this fiscal year. The total immigration for the six months of the present calendar year was 96,119, as com- pared with 169,419 for the sanu months of 1907, a decrease of 73,- 300, or 43 per cent. The decrease was via ocean ports. The immi- gration from the United States practically held its own, as the in* crease is one per cent. DECREASE IN IMMIGRATION RcturuH fur June Show a Falling Off of 68 Per tent. A despatch from Ottawa says : ITALIAN MURDERED. Furious Fight in the Colony at Sault Sto. Maria. A despatch from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., says: As a result of a melee which took place among the Itali- ans in their quarter of the town on Sunday night one man is dead, having been riddled with bullets, five penetrating his breast and one through his head, .'\nother was se- verely clubbed and stabbed and no hopes are held for his recovery. Others were more or less injured by knives and clubs, which were used in the fight. Seven arrests have been made. The police think" they have the murderers. Other arrests will follow. A Oflficer McCormack Shot by Unknown Man at Niagara Falls, N. Y. A despatch from Niagara Falls, Ont., says: At Niagara Falls, N. Y., on Wednesday morning about 1 o'clock Oflicers Magner and Mc- Ccrmick of the police force were shot at and wounded by an un- known man. Officer McCormick has since died from his injuries, and Magner is seriously hurt. Tho two ofiicors received information that a man had been seen flourish- ing a revolver on Main street, and they set out together to trace him. Opposite tho International Hotel they met a man answering to the description given them, and one of the officers asked him what he had in his pocket. "I'll tell you in a minute," he replied, and immedi- ately pulled from his pocket a re- volver and fired, fatally wounding McCormick, the bullet severing the artery in his right arm, and se- verely injuring Magner in tho right leg. Tho wounded officers were conveyed to the hospital, where McCormick shortly after expired. Tho noise of the shots brought a number of men to the spot, and the assailant escaped into the Reserva- tion. Another man, James Henry, a bartender, was shot and probably fatally wounded on Wednesday morning in Niagara Falls. N. Y., by an unknown Italian. It is said the Italian teniKred a bad coin for refreshment. Henry refused it, and tho Italian shot him, the bullet lodging in his left lung. The doc- tors say that the wounded man may not live. POISON PODBED JN THROAT Oxford County Farm Hand the Victim of a Remarkable Accident A despatch from Ingersoll, Ont., says : A peculiar poisoning case, which nearly resulted fatally, is reported from Foldcn's Corners. While putting Paris green on po- tatoes with a hand sprayer, on Saturday afternoon, Bert Butter- worth, a young man employed by Mr. Bradsage, aocidentally swal- lowed a quantity of the deadly mix- ture. The acoident happened when But- terworth inserted a nail in the hose ot the sprayer, which had become clogged. Forced by a heavy pres- sure, the liquid, suddenly freed, was driven into the young man'a face as soon as the nail was insert ed. He was not aware at the time that ho had swallowed any of th« n.ixture, but half an hour later h« became violently ill, and an Inger soil physician was summoned. But- terworth was in a very serious con- dition, and his life was only saved through tho use of prompt remedies, It was then diatf^vered that he ha« swallowed a lar;e quantity of tW poison, which had evidently beei driven down his throat by the fora of tbe sprayer.