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B3m i im u lil r THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1996 Obscene NBA salaries should face special tax GREGORY P. KANE BALTIMORE - Last Thursday, professional basketball star Shaquille "Can't Hit a Free Throw" O'Neal signed a seven-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers worth a total of $120 million (US). Others also have done handsomely. Juwan Howard, formerly of the hapless and luckless Washington Bullets, jumped to the Miami Heat, whose owner will fork over $98 million over seven years. The Heat also re-signed Alonzo Mourning to a seven-year deal worth $105 million. According to Baltimore Sun sports writer Jerry Bembry, the Miami franchise is only worth $97 million. Allan Houston and Chris Childs - two guys not likely to make you forget the names Jerry West and Oscar Robertson - got $56 million and $24 million, respectively, from the New York Knicks. The Seattle Supersonics bestowed a seven-year, $85 million contract on Gary Payton. The Indiana Pacers will hand out $80.5 million and $38.5 million over the next seven years to Dale Davis and Antonio Davis, respectively. Dikembe Mutombo will get $50 million from the Atlanta Hawks over the next five years. Hakeem Olajuwon, who at least has two NBA championships and an MVP award, will get $55 million from the Houston Rockets over the next five years. This orgy of generosity on the part of National Basketball Association owners is not exactly guided by the merit system. Olajuwon, clearly a better player than either Howard or Mourning, will make less per year than each of them. With such dough to throw around, you'd think the NBA would sock some into the pension fund to reward all those old-timers who made the game great. I'm talking about guys like West and Robertson, as well as Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, John Havlicek, Bob Cousy and Earl Monroe. If the amount of money being doled out seems obscene, that's because it is. "Money doesn't talk, it swears," that great songwriter, poet and philosopher Bob Dylan assures us. But let's not begrudge these guys their wealth, their obvious inferiority to players of the past notwithstanding. The money is generated by ticket sales and advertising revenue. I've heard people say it's a shame professional athletes make so much money while teachers make so little. It is a shame, but the analogy is weak. When was the last time you stopped by your neighborhood school and plopped down 50 bucks to watch an algebra teacher help a class master the finer points of a quadratic equation? It's just not done. But there is a disturbing connection about the NBA's willingness to dole out salaries in the megamillions and education: the trend over the past several years of basketball players leaving school early to jump to the professional ranks. In the past NBA draft, more than 20 players were underclassmen. A few were fresh out of high school - mere babes in the woods, their breath still reeking of Similac. There was a time when the NBA only drafted underclassmen who claimed financial hardship. That was when there was still the illusion that college athletes were actually getting the benefits of higher education. That was before college football and basketball themselves became big business. That was before the big-bucks deluge engulfed professional sports. The most galling part of the NBA money binge is that everyone knows these athletes haven't a clue about what to do with all that loot. "What's the difference between $80 million and $90 million?" Bembry reported Payton as asking. "You can't spend it all, anyway." It seems that the Miami Heat offered Payton more than the $85 million Seattle eventually agreed to pay him. Thank God at least one player had enough conscience to put a limit on his greed. That Payton guy is actually on to something. There may yet be a way to satisfy those who feel teachers should be paid more money and those who feel there's something a tad amiss with NBA players being rewarded so handsomely. Put a special education tax on those NBA players making those millions - to be designated specifically for teachers' salaries. BALTIMORE SUN We need to start thinking about how to spend RICHARD GWYN TORONTO - Two reports from the financial house Richardson Greenshields chunked onto my desk a couple of days ago, and, by luck, I read them in exactly the right order. The first was a chronicle of Canada's contemporary economic woes. Retail sales remain indifferent. Prices of new houses continue to fall. Full-time employment growth is sluggish. The second, about the Canada of tomorrow, might have been describing a different country. As a "payoff" for all the years spent fighting deficits and restructuring our industries to equip them to compete internationally rather than just with each other behind tariff walls, "There is compelling evidence that Canada has entered a new era," declared this second report. Canada, it forecast, is set to outperform the U.S. A3 III), M It W M P h H M M M M li or hinder? Wrfiet dm morrow THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1996 I ma SARAH SCOTT THE GAZETTE The Quebec government is to report tomorrow on whether the operators of dams in the Saguenay region made mistakes that aggravated the disastrous weekend flood. Companies that operate the region's dams, including Abitibi-Price, Stone Consolidated and Hydro-Quebec, have been ordered to report to the province on how they handled the rising waters caused by a freak rainstorm that dumped enough rain to fill up lakes several times over. The report is being drafted amid allegations from local engineers, residents and politicians that the companies operating the dams might have contributed to the disaster. Serious questions are being raised about a dam at the mouth of Lac Ha! Ha!, operated by Stone Consolidated. During the deluge, water from the lake overflowed, crushed one of the dikes and surged down the river to La Baie, destroying houses in its path. RETURN Victims pick up $2,500 advance on aid program CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 day and an equal amount today. But several hundred people in the Saguenay-Lac St. Jean region, most notably in the ravaged town of La Baie, will probably have to wait months before their houses are either repaired or rebuilt from scratch. Jonquiere mechanic Andre Dallaire, 54, was anxious to settle back into his home on du Barrage St. But a quick survey of his property revealed that it was badly in need of repairs. "It's much worse than I thought," Dallaire said, estimating the damage at $15,000. "I'll probably have to wait two months before I can move back in. That's a big problem because I work in my garage and it's half-full of water." Local health authorities reported a surge in requests for psychological counseling. "People are now beginning to realize the full significance of the devastation," said Luc Legault of the Saguenay-Lac St. Jean regional health board. "Our social workers and psychologists are noticing that a lot of people are under great stress as they realize that they have lost their homes and will have to wait months." Flood victims were able for the first time yesterday to pick up at banks an advance of $2,500 per household as part of a federal-provincial $200 million financial-aid package. Ottawa also is planning exceptional measures to provide unemployment insurance to people who have lost their jobs because of flood damage to stores and factories, federal Labor Minister Alfonso Gagliano announced yesterday during a tour of the region. Transport Quebec has reopened most main roads and Bell Canada has restored about half of the 26,000 disconnected phone lines. In downtown Chicoutimi, residents who had to leave their dwellings when their electricity and water supply were cut off were allowed to return on a street-by-street basis. Emergency officials checked their identification carefully and inspected each building for damage and fire risks before granting access. Many returning evacuees expressed frustration over the slow pace but said they were happy to be going home. In Laterriere, eight kilometres upstream on Riviere Chicoutimi, returning residents found extensive damage. "The basement is a total loss," resident Jean-Francois Cote said. "It's still filled with eight feet of water." Defence Minister David Collenette flew over the region in the morning before arriving at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville. He praised the helicopter pilots who have carried out rescue operations since the flooding began last Friday night. In La Baie, the Saguenay's hardest-hit community, crews using heavy machinery worked round the clock to repair the devastation. During an afternoon press conference, local officials issued a final tally of the effects of the disaster, which killed two children and destroyed 199 houses and 13 businesses. Another 216 residences were heavily damaged and 4,500 people moved out. Officials said at least 2,500 evacuees will be unable to return to their residences for more than two weeks. For some returning residents, the devastation was too much to bear. One crying woman buried her face in her husband's chest. Another man, who would only give his name as Jerome, said he was just happy to be alive. "My yard was washed away, but that's not serious," he said, clutching a garbage bag full of clothes. "At least the house is still there." An Ultramar gas station, a convenience store and a caisse populaire were among the neighborhood businesses that were washed away. Some residents grumbled when authorities were unable to tell them when they will be able to return home. "There isn't any running water or electricity," one man said. "It could be two more days or two more weeks before I can come back." Chicoutimi engineer Jean Vallee, a geography professor at the Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi, said yesterday that the company might have failed to open all of the floodgates in the dam that held the water in Lac Ha! Ha! Vallee said he visited the dam on Saturday, after helping rescue dozens of stranded people in La Baie, and he noticed that only one of three floodgates was open. Vallee said he thinks the failure of floodgates to open at Lac Ha! Ha! contributed to the mess because there was nowhere for the rising water to go but over a dike that subsequently crumbled because it was made of earth. If the floodgates had been opened, the flood would have been less severe, Vallee said. But Denise Dallaire, spokesman for Stone Consolidated, doubted the company could have prevented the damage. All the waterways in the area already were swollen by the rain before its reservoir emptied. "What could you do? The water was coming from the sky," she said. "The situation deteriorated so much so fast there was no way anybody could foresee it." Civil-protection authorities could not confirm yesterday whether the floodgates at the Lac Ha! Ha! dam opened properly. But Marc Lavallee, an engineer with the civil-protection agency, said the floodgates wouldn't have made much of a difference even if they had opened. The storm dumped so much water into the lake that it would have overflowed whether the floodgates were open or not, he said. "It's like emptying a bathtub into a sink. Whether the sink was empty or not, it would have overflowed anyway." At Lac Kenogami, which feeds two rivers that run into Jonquiere and Chicoutimi, the floodgates were opened by remote control on Friday and Saturday. Guy Morin, a professor at the Institut National de Recherche Scientifique, said the floodgates operated properly and the dams reduced the extent of flooding. But historian Russel Bouchard, who has chronicled the region's history, said the flooding was unprecedented. MARCOS TOWNSEND, GAZETTE Internet, worked Montreal streets yesterday to collect money for flood victims. The Red Cross has amassed almost one-quarter of the $2 million it seeks. The total stood at $461,900 yesterday and the list of organizations rallying to the cause of the flood victims of the Saguenay area continued to grow. Even the ponies at Blue Bonnets are helping out. The Hippodrome de Montreal announced yesterday that it will hold a telethon this weekend with all proceeds going to the Red Cross fund. The telethon will be broadcast on the internal Hippodrome television channel and beamed to 18 betting parlors around the province. "We'll be reaching an audience from Alma to Saint-Jean," said Hippodrome information officer Michel Beaudoin. Hardware chain Ro-Na Dismat will hand $100,000 to the Red Cross and provide $250,000 worth of tools, lamps and other household items. Clothing, sleeping bags, blankets and toys are being collected at the riding office of Liberal MP Clifford Lincoln in the Lachine-Lac St. Louis area. If you have any items you would like to donate, take them to 185 Dorval Ave., Suite 202, Dorval, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. The items will be taken to Executive Forwarding in Old Montreal for transport to the stricken area. "We're hoping that people on the West Island will contribute and that a drop-off point out here will make it easier for them," said constituency assistant Florence Grasby. For more information, call 422-9660. Add the Bank of Montreal, the National Bank of Greece and Canada Trust to the list of financial organizations accepting donations to help the flood victims of the Saguenay valley. Money collected will be funneled through the Red Cross, the designated relief fund, D'Anjou said: "Those are the kinds of calls we're getting right across the country." The three alumni associations at Concordia University, which has launched its own fundraising campaign to help flood victims, appealed yesterday to alumni groups across Canada. "People I've been talking to across the country all want to help - they just want to know how," said John Freund, who is coordinating Concordia's effort. In the Toronto area, a small freight forwarding company that appealed to Ontarians on Monday to donate emergency supplies has hired five extra employees to handle the calls, sort through the material and prepare it for shipping to the disaster area. "The three phone lines have been going since 7:30 a.m.," company president David Aiello said yesterday. Freight Forwarders International is preparing to send several truckloads of clothes, blankets, sleeping bags and food. "People are donating all kinds of things - we have three refrigerators, tea kettles, a television set," Aiello added. He said the response has been overwhelmingly positive. "We've had maybe a couple of negative calls out of hundreds."
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fl9 Sundance 1059M 21 14 211 NEW HIGHS NEW LOWS Sunslate 4757 42 42 42 4 113 24 Southam moves offices CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO Southam Inc has decided to move its head office from downtown Toronto to a nearby suburb, an act that should save $1 million a year in rent and salaries, its new president said yesterday The move makes a lot of economic sense, William Ardell said of his first official act as president of the giant media company But I think it锟斤拷s also a symbolic gesture both internally and externally that there are no stones that are not going to be turned in terms of finding ways to return this company to its former levels of profitability and greatness he said Southam's corporate and newspaper headquarters, now in rented premises,
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MONTREAL SATURDAY APRIL 23 1887, GOING IN THE HER And a Flood in the Streets of Montreal, EVIDENCE, the Low Tides; Sections Under Water, ALMOST AT A STANDSTILL, Incidents In the Flooded District Relief Measures Adopted, The floods are once more upon us, The city is in a position only slightly less serious than when, a year ago last Sunday, the St. Lawrence left its banks, spread over the surrounding country, and filled the low levels of Montreal with a muddy deluge that rushed along the streets by the waterfront or banked up on those leading into the heart of the city. From early morning till late at night boats, improvised rafts and curious forms of watercraft plied from point to point where twenty-four hours earlier a busy vehicular traffic was carried on. Business was, perforce, suspended in a large part of the city specially devoted to commerce, and merchants and clerks spent the day in a disconsolate state, seated out of the reach of the tide that had invaded their premises, and watching it ebb and flow as the water numbered lightly the advantage over the icy impediment that kept it back from the ocean, or, when the temporary relief ended, came back a little further, and left its trace on the walls or roadway a little nearer the highest mark of 1886. This was in the city. In the residential quarter, in St. Ann's ward, the scenes were sad indeed. Factories were stopped, and the breadwinners of many a family spent the day in most unhappy frame of mind, counting up the damage that was done to their stock of worldly possessions, damage that was all the more felt because of the difficulty with which alone it can be made good. To relieve the temporary wants of these people the City Council has taken prompt measures, and food and necessaries will be distributed wherever required. THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE, Shortly before 5 o'clock yesterday morning a large mass of ice came down from the lakes and crashing through the river ice caused a jam about the foot of St. Mary's current. The water backed up rapidly, and in a short time began to overflow the revetment wall and spread out over Commissioners Street. The pumping engines were kept at work until 6 o'clock, when the water had reached the height of the sluice and the men were compelled to leave their posts. Higher and higher the water rose, until St. Paul Street was submerged from St. Francois Xuvier to McGill Street, and clerks coming down to business found themselves cut off from the stores. The water rushed up McGill Street past St. Ann's market and the Albion Hotel, but the ground here being more elevated the rise of the water was much less rapid. It crept up, however, inch by inch until there was a depth of three feet opposite the door of the hotel and the office was flooded out. The water all the time was rushing westwards through Griffintown, until all the streets were submerged to a depth of three or four feet. A crowd of harpies hovered around in boats offering to ferry merchants to their stores at the rate of about $10 an hour. No matter how short the distance was asked. THROUGH THE BAD DISTRICT, Finding a boatman who was sufficiently reasonable to accept $2 an hour, a Gazette reporter proceeded to visit the flooded district. McGill Street was perfectly free from ice, but on turning into William Street a confused mass of floating sidewalk, ice, barrels, etc., was met, which was rather dangerous for such frail craft as were endeavoring to push through. The boatman, too, did not appear to be as skillful as he was reckless, and the consequence was that the boat had hardly left a lamp post before it came broadside on to a telegraph pole. This was rather startling at first, but after a little one became used to it, and did not mind it much. The streets in this vicinity were covered with about two feet of ice, and consequently the water was so shallow that the boat grounded every few hundred yards, and the boatmen had to stop over the side and tow it along until deep water was again reached. The current kept running faster and faster until it reached a speed of about two miles an hour, greatly increasing the difficulties of navigation. At every street corner boats would shoot out most unexpectedly, and collisions were innumerable, but accidents were remarkably rare. THE HOUSES along the street being rather low, the water reached in many instances to nearly the tops of the doors, and the inhabitants had retired to the upper flats, and every window was filled with anxious faces gazing despondingly at the rushing waters below. The younger people, more eager to get a good deal of amusement out of the general calamity, their ingenuity, sharpened by previous experience, enabled them to construct rafts or boats out of almost anything that came in their way. The commonest craft was a section of wooden sidewalk with barrels or chairs for seats, and propelled by poles. One young man, more luxurious or more ingenious than the rest, nailed two pieces of wood crosswise on each side of his raft and placed his oars in the forks. Seated on a cushion chair he rowed slowly down the street, stopping under a gallery here and there to call upon his friends. Two young men secured a section of sidewalk about twenty feet in length, and by placing forms on it provided accommodation for quite a number of their lady friends. Numerous other homemade batteaux were met with. These were constructed of rough planks, with flat bottoms, sloping up at each end. Some of these were fitted up with trim bows and the name smudged on with ink or blacking. Allowing the boat to drift along with the current the hay market was soon reached. The water pouring in from different points created whirlpools broken here and there by piles of hay which had to be abandoned when the water rushed in. The clerk of the market sat at the door of the office, smoking with the calm deliberation of Indians, and casting an occasional unconcerned glance at the surging waters beneath. The building is a substantial one, and there was no likelihood of the water coming up as far as the roof. A horse attached to a light cart had a narrow escape here. The owner had only just time to run to the stable and hitch up when the water rushed in. He drove up Duke Street, the horse swimming most of the time. On Astry Street at William Street, where the deposit of ice made the water much shallower, the horse attempted to climb up, but fell back repeatedly, and it was only after considerable trouble that the animal was rescued. A strange object was next seen floating down with the current and colliding with the street lamps on the way. It turned out to be an ice floe, with a vitriol cask in the center. Just as it reached the hay market it ran into a wall and the cask smashed. The hydrants around the market were all but covered with water, and boatmen had to keep a sharp lookout. A long piece of sidewalk floated down Inspector Street, and became stranded across William Street, blocking the way in this direction, and the water here was rather shallower, and all around were planks, empty barrels, dead fowls and dogs, ice floes and articles of clothing, making it somewhat unpleasant for the boatman. Whole families could be seen at every window, the men being prevented by the flood from going to their work. Everyone seemed desirous of going somewhere and every boatman who passed was delayed with supplications to take them on board, but in most cases the cries fell upon deaf ears. People who seemed to be in even equal poverty were eagerly offering 50 cents to be taken to McGill Street to make their purchases, but these offers were rejected contemptuously by the watermen. It was said that the police were out in boats, but if so no one seemed to have seen them. The families in the lower tenements had been taken in by their more fortunate neighbors upstairs, who did everything in their power to help them, but the water had risen so rapidly that they had only been able to save a very small portion of their belongings. ""WE ARE PRETTY CROWDED,"" said a man from an upper window, ""I have two families here besides my own, little to eat and no means of getting more for the present. But we poor folks have got to help each other, and it might be my turn next,"" he said with a resigning air. ""It's a good thing for us the weather is warm."" This was the general feeling, and not a grumble was heard anywhere save at the authorities whom the people seemed to hold responsible for the calamity. Considerable amusement was caused by the frantic endeavors of three girls to navigate a huge barge along the street. When last seen they were hopelessly stranded on an ice sheet, and half a dozen of the gallant Griffintown gondoliers were hurrying to their assistance. At the corner of Ottawa and Murray Streets a dam had been formed by stranded icebergs, pieces of sidewalks and the other wreckage with which the street was littered. Over this the water rushed like a mill race and a rowboat which ventured too near was drawn into the vortex and swamped. Its occupants crawled out half drowned and managed to rescue their boat little the worse for wear. A policeman who seemed to know as much about a boat as it did about him was soon rowing laboriously along and to all appearances making a point of running into everything that he could possibly come within reach of. When he said he was going to the station an incredulous smile crossed the faces of the spectators, but in such little veneration are the police held in this district that no one would go to his assistance. A stop was made AT THE GAS HOUSE, where the manager, Mr. John Power, was seen. He stated that the valve on Craig Street cutting off the mains in the lower town had been completed that morning and there was no danger of the upper portion of the town being left in darkness, it being supplied with gas from the works at Hochelaga. The water was at that time (3:15 p.m.) three feet below their fires, and until these were extinguished there would be no stoppage of work and they would be able to supply the district with gas. The mains were perfectly clear of water and would remain so unless some of the lamps were knocked over and the pipes broken. The company had a steamer out to pump any water that might get into the mains. A visit was next paid to the works of the ROYAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, the manager of which reported that no damage had yet been done, and he did not anticipate any. The streets, he said, would be lighted as usual. Passing along to No. 3 fire station, Guardian Gilbert was standing at the door almost up to his waist in water. He had moved his horses and reel up to the Central station and fitted up one of the corporation barges as a fireboat with hose, axes, etc., and was ready for any emergency. The water extended as far as the Montreal Warehousing Company's building which was reported dry. Every attempt to get up to Notre Dame Street failed and the boat had to return the way it came. On the sidewalk opposite Mr. Loughman's store stood a poor man whose raft had been determined to go with the current and in the struggle had gone its own way, leaving the steersman in the water. He had crawled up on the sidewalk, and was kindly treated by Mr. Loughman until the arrival of the reporter, who ferried him to his home, a wooden shanty a little way down the street. The door entered from a back yard, and opposite it a raft was moored. The man stepped on the raft, which tilted over, landing him once more in the water in the presence of his whole family, who were watching him through two little windows. He got to his feet, however, and, half swimming, half walking, managed to work his way to the stairs, up which he scrambled. His better half had noticed meantime that the raft had broken from its moorings and was floating away, and straightway she ordered the poor man to go down and tie it up. Remonstrances were useless, and he had to go down once more and wade through the submerged portion of the house to catch the raft. ""This house is showing signs of giving way,"" said the worthy dame; and in answer to the question why she did not leave it, she pointed to the water through which the husband had been compelled to wade, and said indignantly, ""Me walk through that? Not such a thing!"" Stifling a quiet laugh the reporter departed. Part of Duke Street where the snow was unusually high was perfectly dry. In Queen, Prince and several other streets the sidewalks had been moored to the houses, and numbers of the residents had brought out chairs and tables, and were having a quiet picnic, while others were sitting on sofas in the genial warmth of the sun. A visit was next paid to the locks, where it was found that the river was almost on a level with the canal. There was a good deal of open water in front of the city and a few wild ducks were seen. THROUGH GRIFFINTOWN, Another reporter procured a boat on McGill Street and proceeded to investigate how the inhabitants of Griffintown were faring. The craft was named the Tourmaline, but it is needless to say did not resemble the gallant frigate of that name which once honored Montreal with its presence. Passing the Albion and Western Hotels, which were partially submerged, the imprisoned guests and employees gazing blandly on the lively scene outside, as all sorts of craft were thronging the turbid waters. Sulling down College Street, it was noticed that there was about six feet of water in the cellars of Messrs. H. & I. Leveridge & Co., and that the door of the office of the ashes inspector was halfway under water. On St. Henry Street there was still four feet of snow, and Mr. Chaffee, the proprietor of Lowe's Hotel, had utilized this as a roadway to his house, by placing a large plank into the doorway. Here there are five feet of water in the cellar. All the houses on College Street were partially submerged, and the hay market presented the spectacle of a large lake, the weigh house looking like an island in the center. The depth of water here varied from three to four feet, and navigation was rather perilous, in consequence of large blocks of ice, and the wooden sidewalks, which had broken adrift, floating about. Turning up Inspector Street into Chaboillez Square was like going into a miniature swamp. The stores were all closed, and those proprietors who had been fortunate enough to secure their sidewalks had manufactured them into floating pontoons. The floor of No. 4 fire station was quite under water. The scene was an animated one, with boats and canoes carrying people from their residences to terra firma, and express wagons carrying whole families. The water was all around. THE GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY STATION, but these standing high were at 4 o'clock quite dry. The track at the Lachine depot was quite under water, and it was learned that the cars had been removed and that trains would start from Fulford Street. In St. James Street, the water had penetrated and was pouring down Little St. Antoine and Little Craig Street, into Craig Street proper. At the Chaboillez Street police station were a number of boats, and the police, under the superintendence of Sergeants Kehoe, Carboneau, and Beattie were doing their best to render assistance to the imprisoned families. Rowing along Notre Dame Street the reporter's boat met with its first accident by running into a horse and nearly knocking it over, and many were the oaths vented on the heads of the oarsmen. Kennedy Street resembled a canal, and here again all the stores were closed and the houses submerged, as there were fully four feet of water, while the yard entrances looked like the mouths of gigantic sewers, with the filthy water pouring in, the effluvia from which was at times very unpleasant. An enormous amount of water was flowing into the houses, and it was rising steadily, notwithstanding that it had been propped up by beams. Turning into Ottawa Street at the corner of Murray, a stray sidewalk was found right across the street, which formed a sort of weir over which the water was rushing. When the boat hit the weir it nearly canted over, and sent both reporter and boatman into the surging flood. Happily, however, it righted, and they were saved for a better fate. Here the water was about four feet deep, and inside of the houses could be seen tables, chairs and other articles of household furniture floating about, while the residents had migrated upstairs, and with disconsolate faces were wondering what would come next; and it must be said that the City Council did not come in for their best wishes. Turning down McCord Street a similar state of things was observed. ST. ANN'S CHURCH and adjacent buildings stood like an island in an inland sea. A novel sight was witnessed here, a father paddling a raft, with his young family seated on chairs on it. The saloon at the corner of Murray and McCord Streets formed a bold promontory jutting out into the waters, and it seemed to be doing a roaring business. A young lad paddling a raft up Murray Street seemed to take the flood well, as he sent his craft along singing at the top of his voice the tune of ""A Life on the Ocean Wave."" Sailing back along Murray Street, a detour was made into William Street, all the houses here also being partially submerged. Clondrimeng's foundry was under water and the works stopped. On the hay market A PARTY OF SWELLS, with yellow kids on, ""out to do the flood, the proper thing, you know,"" was coming gaily along in a craft which was a cross between a gondola and a canoe, when they came into collision with a lamp post, and their boat toppled over in about four feet of water. The appearance of these (lately) swells as they emerged from the water, looking every inch like half drowned rats, called forth roars of laughter from a bevy of young damsels who were taking their seats on an adjoining house top. At the corner of Nazareth Street, a drunken man, whilst high in the water, had anchored himself to a lamp post and was frantically entreating to be taken away, but he was only advised to taste a drop of the strong liquor, with which he was surrounded. The current on William at the corner of Prince Street was so strong that it resembled a rapids on a small scale, and numerous were the collisions, though without any serious accidents. Standing near here on a raft, paddle in hand, stood John McKinnon, late boatswain of the Grecian, eyeing the crowds of amateur navigators with looks of disdain, which are the peculiar privilege of an old salt. On Queen Street Ives' foundry was found to be flooded and all work stopped, as was the case in the St. Lawrence Sugar Refinery. In the latter there will be very little damage, as the precaution had been taken to remove the barrels of sugar beyond the reach of the water. In Grey Nun Street the cellars of A. W. Tester & Co. were flooded, as was the wallpaper factory of John C. Watson. In the latter, Mr. Winter, the engineer, with commendable foresight, had kept the engine working to the last minute, and by removing most of the perishable goods to a place of safety, a piece of prudence on his part which will no doubt be duly appreciated. On Foundling Street barrels, straw and pieces of wood were huddled together floating about; while on the steps of several of the stores were clerks, anxiously awaiting for a boat to take them safely to town. There were about three feet of water on St. Paul Street, as far as the Custom House Square. From conversation with several proprietors of stores on this street, it was learned that the loss will not be nearly as much as last year, as they had not put much time in the blasting operations and had prepared for the worst. At Young Street police station there were three feet of water on the floor. There were five boats stationed here and the police were kept busy all day in transporting parties to and from their work. Turning along Commissioners Street numerous large ice floes were encountered, and it was impossible to get past the Custom House. The Examining Warehouse and the Harbor Commissioners were flooded to a depth of several feet and the Custom House was in a like plight. Two forlorn looking individuals were standing on the wooden sluice at the pumping station. They related in a doleful manner their experiences of the morning, and told with pride of how they had stuck to their engine to the last. In a glove store on St. Paul Street the clerks were seen standing on one of the tables waiting for a boat to take them off. In another store, not far off, the employees, more ingenious, constructed a raft of loose planks, buoyed up by four empty casks. Everywhere the inventive faculties of the people were taxed to the utmost. AT THIS POINT, Last night it was impossible to reach Point St. Charles except by boat, and as Wellington Bridge was not passable by the latter method a reporter chose his route via Seigneurs Street Bridge. At 8 o'clock it was found that on Craig Street the water had got as far as the Young Men's Christian Association building, so a detour had to be made along Latour Street to get on St. Antoine Street. Driving along it was noticed that all the streets, comprising Mountain, Aqueduct, Versailles, Guy, Richmond, St. Martin, Seigneurs, Chatham and Canning were flooded between Notre Dame and St. Antoine, the deepest part being on the railway track. Fulford Street was dry and at the railway presented an animated scene, as it has for the present been transferred into the depot. On each side were numerous vehicles setting down and taking away parties who had arrived or were starting by the cars. Proceeding down and turning into Seigneurs Street, the canal bridge was crossed, but halfway down Shearer Street the flood was reached, and when the cab wheels got two feet deep in the water Jean Baptiste, the driver, got so frightened that he declined to proceed any further, saying his vehicle would upset and he would be drowned. He did not seem to consider the valuable life of the reporter inside at all. However, there was nothing to do but to take a boat, and embarking on the turbid water the police station was reached in Grand Trunk Street. Here were stationed four boats, which were rendering good service, under the superintendence of ""Adjutant"" Bilke and Sgt. Cambridge, in ferrying the inundated people from one place to another. Centre, Magdalen, Boucherville and Congregation Streets were all under water, and though numerous families residing on ground floors were rendered homeless, their more fortunate neighbors upstairs kindly accommodated them, and all seemed to be sinking the best of a bad situation. Expecting the flood, nearly all the small shopkeepers had removed their perishable goods to a place of safety. They then closed their stores, and were waiting patiently for the river to resume its normal condition. Wellington Street was dry, and so was St. Patrick Street, and the inundation here was greatest at what is commonly known as Goose Village, situated beyond the Grand Trunk offices, on St. Julien Street, and the little cluster of buildings about Conway, Forfar, and Britannia Streets were entirely inundated, and the water was still rising. The neighborhood of the Exchange Hotel and Horse Exchange was dry, and the numerous valuable horses in the custody of Mr. Kimball were all in excellent condition. The Grand Trunk workshops were closed, the furnace rooms being covered with water, though the yard was almost dry. ALONG CRAIG STREET, At 8 p.m., the water touched the highest mark, which was about eight inches below last year's flood. Craig Street was flooded from Victoria Square to the rising ground on St. Antoine Street, St. James from opposite Notre Dame from a mile down to Mr. Brouillette's store, a considerable distance past Chaboillez Square, and the intersecting streets were covered to a depth of several feet. The water had also risen on Craig Street at the corner of St. George, Bleury, Alexander and Hermine Streets. The water then began to subside, and by midnight had fallen nearly two inches. The cellars along Craig Street are filled. In the afternoon the engine room of Mr. Chanteloup's factory was invaded, and a little later the Gazette's office underwent a similar experience, necessitating a stoppage of work. The Herald also suffered in the same way. ST. LAMBERTO AND THE TIVULAPRAIRIE ROAD FLOODED, It is difficult to get much information from the south shore. The rise of the water has flooded the flat country adjacent to the river for 500 or 400 yards, and in some places further back, and the road to Laprairie is reported to be covered with ice. People living at St. Lambert, above the bridge, turned their cattle out and left their houses, coming to the village, which is in some places under water. From Longueuil it is reported that two houses have been carried away. In the south channel between St. Helen's Island and the shore the ice is piled up in great lumps, thirty or forty feet high, resting on the bed of the river, and blocking up the channel. A heavy shove took place in the afternoon, the abutments of the Victoria Bridge receiving the force of the shock, and heaping up the floes to a great height. DOWN THE RIVER, THE WATER MEANING SLOWLY MOVING AT SOME ANGLES AROUND, (Special to the Gazette) Longueuil, April 22, 8 p.m., Water rising slowly; ice not moving at all. Verchères, April 23, 8 p.m., The water is not very high, and people crossed on foot today from the village to the island. L'Assomption, April 22, 7 p.m., The ice moved this morning above the village. The water is rising slowly. Varennes, April 22, 7 p.m., The ice is firm here. The water went down a little yesterday. To-day the water is the same as yesterday. Sorel, April 22, 8 p.m., The ice is moving from tonight and water keeping very high. Gaspe, April 22, 7 p.m., The ice moved from here at 5 p.m. WHAT SOME THINK, The Editor of the Gazette, Sir, Allow me through your columns to draw attention to the fact that last year our fire engines were used for pumping cellars out. It seems we have two new forms for the public. If such work as pumping cellars is very beneficial to such good men, there are some old engines in the service perhaps not fit for much else. If cellar pumping is necessary, could not they be pressed? Respectfully yours, Citizen. A BELIEF IN THE DYKE AS THE ONLY POSSIBLE EFFECTIVE REMEDY, A contributor reviews the occurrences of the past year, and suggests an effective remedy as follows: ""The flood is on us once more. What used to be a very occasional annoyance is now established as a terrible annual visitation. Montreal is fast being known as a beautiful and prosperous city, but a city in which residence cannot be recommended, for a great part of our real estate is liable to be submerged on a few hours' notice. Now that we have waited, like good Montrealers, till the evil has reached its height, it behooves us to consider how it may best be prevented for the future. There is one remedy that is still untried. Theorists from Quebec and other places have pestered us with such medieval schemes as that of keeping our river open with tugs, something like facing a cyclone with a snow shovel. Government engineers have spent Government money in boring symmetrical rows of holes in the ice. Scientists in spectacles have covered manuscripts with theories as to the nature of frazil. While these and like ideas have been ventilated on the street, while the gentleman who wanted to blow up the Boucherville Islands has discussed with the gentleman who thought of building a boom across Lake St. Louis, the one simple and practical scheme has been kept in the background. This scheme was to build a dyke from Victoria Bridge to a point some two miles up the river, along the river bank. The dyke, being three feet higher than the highest floods, would effectually prevent any damage. It could be built in eight months, and thus be in time for the next flood. The scheme had one crowning defect in the eyes of a number of those who controlled the distribution of certain public assets. It would benefit property along the Lower Lachlue Road, and there would be no possible chance of ""boodle"" in it. And thus, although every practical man has recognized what everyone says today, that this dyke is the only effectual remedy against the floods, it has remained untried, while the public ear has been open to every variety of chimeric and impracticable theory. It is time that this should cease. Our men of business are again losing heavily; our poorer fellow-citizens are again suffering untold misery; our fair city is falling into disrepute. Let us have a truce to discussion and theorizing and try the only practical measure of relief. THE RAILROAD WORLD, Work on the Duluth Line, and P. Inspection A Western Connection, Fully 600 men are now making the dirt fly on the Sault branch of the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic, over a hundred Italians having been received from Buffalo this week, while the contractors are picking up all the men here that they can get. No trouble is being experienced from water, as some had feared, as the snow has been disappearing so gradually as not to cause anything of a flood in the lowlands there. All the work now is on construction all along the division, the right of way having been cut out from the junction to the Sault, and such good progress is being made that Mr. J.T. Cardinal, the president, in the chair. Many priests were present, amongst them Abbe Langlois, Fr. Blais, etc. After the reading of the minutes of the preceding meeting, the president introduced Mr. Archibald de Lery Macdonald, who read a very interesting paper on ""Le Major Closso,"" one of the bravest lieutenants of De Maisonneuve in the founding of Montreal. He recited with great ability ""L'Adresse, La Bravoure, La Sagesse et Les Succès"" of the brave major in the battle against the Iroquois. The director thanked the lecturer. The president then asked Mr. Rudolph Lemieux, of La Patrie, to give his commentary on ""La Vie et les Détours de la Politique."" This was a very interesting description of the valleys of the Northwest, and included the relation of some very amusing incidents of the writer's tour in the Northwest country. As promised by him, Mr. Lemieux did not make any political allusions, and the president, in thanking the lecturer, referred to his delightful lecture, after which remarks the séance ended. A BROKEN TAIL often causes the death of a ruptured man, and is always cumbersome when unbroken. Sufferers from rupture, piles, varicocele, hydrocele, etc., should call on the members of the Kiln Medical and Surgical Association of Buffalo, N.Y. at the Albion Hotel. They cure these dangerous and painful affections by a new method of treatment. TO PREVENT THE FLOODS, The City Council has resolved on a Line of Action, THE FLOODS, His Worship stated that he had two matters to bring before the council, the one a letter received from the Department of Militia and Defence, relative to Logan's farm, and the other respecting the flood, which unfortunately had arisen. With regard to the latter, he said the insufficiency of blasting operations had been clearly demonstrated, and had also the fact that floods in Montreal were due to the premature breaking up of the upper ice. It had also been proved beyond the possibility of a doubt that the only way to prevent floods in the future was to retain the upper ice, by means of a boom, until the channel below was clear and a passage attained. This undoubtedly was a Government work, and as Parliament was now in session, no time should be lost, as if a grant were not made this session a grant next session would be too late to prevent a flood next year. LOGAN'S FARM PARK, The letter from the Department of Militia and Defence was then read, which set forth that by order-in-council, passed on the 20th April, the Government had divided Logan's farm into two parts, the one being reserved for a parade ground, the other having been leased to the city for a park for twenty-one years at a nominal rate of $100 per year, with right of rental for a further term of twenty-one years, provided the city expend upon it $5,000 per year for the first five years, and maintain the park to the satisfaction of the Minister of the Interior, the Government to be empowered to re-enter at any time, without recompense to the city, should the ground be required for Government purposes. Aid. J. Cukier, while disappointed that the whole plot had not been granted, said the thanks of the council were due to Aid. Laurent for his exertions in the matter. WITH REGARD TO THE FLOOD, if the advice of some old and experienced gentlemen h
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John's Cloudy 4 -3 Rio de Janeiro Sunny 26 19 Rome Cloudy 18 7 United States today Atlanta Cloudy 26 13 Sydney Showers 20 16 Boston Sunny 22 7 Tokyo Rain 20 18 Chicago Cloudy 23 15 Resorts today Dallas Cloudy 30 19 Denver Cloudy 20 2 Acapulco Sunny 35 27 Las Vegas Sunny 25 11 Barbados Cloudy 30 25 Los Angeles Cloudy 21 11 Bermuda Cloudy 22 19 New Orleans Cloudy 26 18 Daytona Sunny 27 18 New York Sunny 25 12 Kingston Cloudy 32 25 Phoenix Sunny 31 17 Miami Sunny 27 22 St. Louis Storms 22 16 Myrtle Beach Sunny 24 14 San Francisco Sunny 16 8 Nassau Sunny 28 20 Washington Sunny 26 13 Tampa Cloudy 29 17 Despite the care given to producing and pricing this ad, some errors may have occurred. Should this be the case, corrections will be posted in our stores. Certain products may not be available at all locations. Illustrations may differ.
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Lafontaine was quoted in La Presse yesterday as saying exaggeration of problems with police could hurt the legitimate interests of the black community and wondering whether "this does not justify certain excessive acts by the young people in this community." He said there is more emphasis in the English media on minorities who speak English and wondered whether, "in this pre-referendum period, it isn't the business of the anglophone media to say that Quebecers are not all angels." Lafontaine stood by his comments last night. He said minority leaders tend to react too quickly to events. "One should not exaggerate," he said in a telephone interview. "It is not that they get the facts wrong, but it is the way they say it. They make summary judgments." When he made the comments about the anglophone media, he said, he was thinking particularly of coverage by the Toronto Globe and Mail and by CBC television of "some Ku Klux Klan pamphlets in a few mailboxes in Bury."
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Daughter Alexandra is a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University in England. Although he typically has a full legal plate, Binnie has made time for gardening, skiing and sailing. He is invariably described as kind and personable, but not to be taken lightly in the courtroom. A colleague remembers a 1992 boundary dispute with France in which Binnie, representing Ottawa, boiled down a confusing point into an amusing analogy about a joint bank account. The story not only clearly explained the point, but had the French lawyer and the judge in gales of laughter, recalls the associate. "Not an easy thing to do. It's certainly one of the key features of his approach to difficult issues, to get at the essence of them and to express that in very simple, very matter-of-fact but very persuasive language." Binnie was often called in to rescue floundering cases on appeal - for example, last year he persuaded the Supreme Court to let three Nazi war-crimes cases proceed despite a secret meeting between a judge and a senior federal lawyer.
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His mother, whose maiden name was O'Malley, actually was adopted, Cascarino wrote in his autobiography. Ireland actually does have a regulation that allows offspring of children adopted by Irish parents to assume Irish citizenship. Claudio Lopez, the striker expensively signed by Italy's Lazio from Valencia of Spain, will be out up to three months after tearing the outside ligament in his left knee in a game last week. Marseille, having its problems this season, is reported to be considering hiring Eric Cantona as its manager. Cantona, remembered chiefly for his fiery play with Manchester United, is trying to get his acting career off the ground.
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"THE WEATHER, Toronto, August 18, 1 a.m. This morning, a warm high-pressure system is extending over Quebec and another in the Northwest. The pressure is slowly giving way throughout the country. Fine hot weather is general in the lake region and the St. Lawrence valley, and warm weather in the Gulf and maritime provinces. Lower temperatures and showers are prevalent in Manitoba and the Northwest. There have been a few local thunderstorms in Ontario, probably. Lake Variable winds; continued very warm weather, with a few local showers and thunderstorms towards night. St. Lawrence Valley: Winds mostly south and west; fair very warm weather with a few local showers or thunderstorms at night. St. Lawrence County: Moderate winds from south and west; fair continued very warm weather with a few local showers and lower temperatures tomorrow. A discount of at least 20 percent on all grades of cigars, 40 brands to select from. Michael, 248 St. James Street. Chicken and hog cholera is prevalent at several places in Connecticut.
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LOST IN A BLIZZARD Aged Couple Edward Talmadge Cawl Charlotteown, PEI, December 16 Last Friday an elderly couple by the name of Higglint, living in the West Royalty, left their home to attend market. After transacting business in town they started for home about 5 o'clock. It had been snowing all day, and toward evening the storm had assumed the character of a blizzard and the drifting snow was blinding. They struck off the road to take a short cut for their home and wandered into a forty-acre field, got bewildered and lost their way. Buried with snow and benumbed with cold they tried in vain to get their bearings until completely exhausted when both lay down to die within a few minutes' walk of home. On Sunday morning search was instituted and about noon Mrs. Higglint was found sitting on the sleigh still living. She was carried to her home but she soon succumbed. Mr. Higglint was also found a short distance from the sleigh. He was not so badly frozen as his wife and he was taken at once to the hospital and his condition is considered very critical. The filtering and exposure have affected his mind and he is unable to give any account of his wandering and experience of the two nights and day and a half he had spent in the snow.
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3d It gives one little time or consideration (5,6) 8, 17 It gives you plenty, especially if you want to get all tied up (6,4) 9 Stay about St Lawrence (6) 10 He seeks prayerful types in the east (7) 11 Problems, perhaps serious given 8,17 (7) 13 Stay firm, and don't surrender arms (5,2,4) 17 See 8 18 Down the French for an old canton (5) 19 Help a work of Verdi (4) 20 This condition could spark a glowing report (15) Answers next week EARTHWEEK: A DIARY Heat Waves The effects of one of the most severe droughts this century worsened, as a continental heat wave continued to bake almost all of Europe Athens, which may run out of water by November, made plans to import it by supertanker, and tripled water rates to cut consumption At Colchester Zoo in England, visitors were asked to bring leaves to feed its two baby elephants, Tania and Zola, because the normal feed supplies of willow, sweet chestnut,
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STORMY WEATHER Heavy gales over the United Kingdom Bourne weather on the Atlantic Disastrous loss of cattle shipments London, February 18 The weather continues very unsettled over the whole of the United Kingdom, and gales are reported at several stations The heavy gale which has raged at Penzance for the past two days has somewhat abated The wind is now blowing strongly from the southwest and the barometer marks 28.70 inches The gale is still blowing at Liverpool, but it has moderated a little London, February 18 The British steamer Canopus, Captain Horsfall, which arrived at Liverpool yesterday from Boston, lost her boats and 247 head of cattle, and sustained other damages in consequence of heavy weather Sports and Pastimes Curling Stuarton, X8, February 18 The curling match between the Truro and Stuarton clubs, which took place here today, resulted in a victory for Stuarton, which places the club in the van as good curlers Quebec, February 18 The Quebec Curling Club Challenge Cup was played for at the rink, St Charles street today, by the Montreal Caledonia Curling Club and the Quebec Curling Club The play was excellent on both sides, Quebec winning by 18 shots FEDERALIST London, February 19 At 2 a.m. the following was the score in the six days' walking match: Brown 328, Hazael 280, and ""Limping"" Day 258, and going splendidly AQUATIC
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In southwestern Yugoslavia, a quake damaged old buildings and shattered windows in several villages. A strong 30-second temblor rocked Nicaragua and parts of Costa Rica, but no injuries were reported. A moderate aftershock of San Diego's magnitude 5.3 earthquake which struck on July 13, 1986, was felt on April 4. Earth movements were also felt in central Chile and along the border between British Columbia and Washington state. Bangladesh Storms Pre-monsoon season storms continued to pound eastern portions of the Indian subcontinent. The week brought a devastating tornado, hailstorms and further flooding. At least four people died during a 15-minute tornado rampage across southeastern Bangladesh that left 200 others injured, hundreds of houses wrecked, and crops destroyed. Hailstorms flattened houses, and felled trees and electrical poles. Research Kills Japan's whaling fleet returned from the Antarctic Ocean after catching 330 small whales in the third season of a controversial research program aimed at counting the whale population. The Japanese say that the mammals must be killed to accurately determine their age, sex, diet and health.
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And the similarities do not end there. Associates say Binnie possesses two of Sopinka's finest traits - the ability to distill complex arguments into simple language and a warm sense of humor. "The late John Sopinka, in the opinion of most, is irreplaceable," said Ottawa lawyer David Scott. "But Ian is certainly a worthy successor, tragic as John's departure was." A constitutional expert, Binnie has handled cases on a wide range of subjects, including freedom of expression, pharmaceutical regulation, free trade, aboriginal issues and international boundaries. As a young man, Binnie's formidable intellect led him to England's Cambridge University, where he earned a law degree before returning to Canada to continue his studies. After establishing a track record in private practice, he served four years as associate deputy justice minister in the federal government. In 1986, he joined the law firm McCarthy Tetrault. Peter Russell, a law professor at the University of Toronto, said the Supreme Court will benefit from Binnie's solid experience in constitutional and international affairs. "A lot of the court's most challenging work ahead lies in those fields."
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She also reported that some of the recruits on board of her were killed or injured during the storm. THE QUEEN Queen Victoria is taking keen interest just now in the progress of the scheme for connecting Cape Town with Cairo. She conversed with General Lord Kitchener on the subject during his recent visit to Her Majesty, and she expressed the hope of living to see it carried through. The dislike of the Queen for the late William K. Gladstone was well known, but since the death of the great statesman Her Majesty has given several proofs of her kindly regard for Mrs. Gladstone, the widow. She has written frequently to the latter, enquiring very compassionately regarding her health, and expressing the hope that her bereavement has now lost its keenness. Mrs. Gladstone has been greatly touched by the tenderness and sympathy which marked these epistles. Her health has improved during the last few weeks. There is some discussion this week as to whether the Queen will again go to the south of France next spring, in view of the Anglophobe feeling excited by the Fashoda dispute.
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Rivard, the film on the life of the Montreal criminal, will be directed by Charles Biname (The Rocket) and written and produced by Fabienne Larouche and Michel Trudeau. Les Invasions barbares star Remy Girard will play the title role, and the film will be released by Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm. Other films announced on Thursday for SODEC funding are: Serveuses demandées, written and directed by Guylaine Dionne and produced by Kevin Tierney (Bon Cop Bad Cop); Adam's Wall, written by Dana Schoel and directed by Michael Mackenzie; Borderline, based on the novel by Marie-Sissi Labreche and directed by former rock-video director Lyne Charlebois; La ligne dure, directed by Louis Choquette; and Tout est parfait, the feature directorial debut from Yves-Christian Fournier. Do you think my butt looks fat in this? Read about fashion and fitness every Tuesday in Arts & Life. Words matter TODAY'S FORECAST The Weather Network Make the right call Montreal area; Today's high J Tonight's low -7 Mainly cloudy with a few flurries in the morning, flurries in the afternoon.
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But despite recent political developments, the Biharis are convinced their 22-year wait is far from over. A visit to the camp, ringed by open drains and fly-infested sewage, confirmed the deep scepticism that pervades the camps. It's all hogwash. Nothing is going to happen as far as the repatriation is concerned, said Mohammad Nasim Khan, chief patron of the Stranded Pakistanis General Repatriation Committee. Moscow riot ELIZABETH SHOGREN LOS ANGELES TIMES MOSCOW African students at Russia's University of Friendship of Peoples were severely beaten by riot police yesterday during a demonstration protesting the slaying of a student from Zimbabwe by a Russian policeman. The killing of the 25-year-old history student and the attack on peaceful demonstrators by baton-waving, helmeted police was proof, the students say, of the systematic abuse they face in Moscow because of their skin color. One policeman yelled out, I will FOR A UNIQUE CONCEPT: GLOBO GUARANTEES YOU GREAT SAVINGS EVERYDAY! UP TO LESS THAN PRODUCTS. Weather systems forecast for 7 p.m. this evening. Temperatures are today's daytime highs.
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M. Dapny will question the Government in the Chamber of Deputies tomorrow in regard to the result of the negotiations with the powers aiming to minimise the effect of the McKinley bill, whether it is possible to appeal to international law to prevent America from pronouncing condemnations and whether the common law tribunals cannot settle customs disputes. Minister Ribat will reply tomorrow or Saturday. A M I Union In the Federation. London, July 17 A tablet in memory of the late Mr. Daley, an Australian statesman, was unveiled in St. Paul's Cathedral today by Lord Rowberry. His lordship made an address in which he called attention to the fact that the tablet was the first memorial erected in the cathedral to a colonist, and said it was, therefore, a milestone in the path of those having faith in the federation of the Empire. Servia Wants Reparation. Psiobads, July 17 The Servian Government has sent a circular to the powers with reference to the recent murder of the Servian consul at Pristine. The circular says the murder was not due to personal vengeance, but to religious fanaticism, and demands special reparation from Turkey. Laid it on TeoTblek. Lawrence, July 17 The Press Association understands that the American version of the Bering Sea communications between Lord Salisbury and Mr. Blaine, although in substance correct, is couched in stronger terms than Lord Salisbury used. Disastrous Rains In India. Calcutta, July 17 Heavy rains prevail in the Darjeeling district, and part of the country is flooded. Bridges have been carried away in many places, and the only means of communication between the planters is by boat. The Argentine Plan Revived. Buenos Ayres, July 17 The President has sent a message to the House of Deputies asking it to authorize the issue of $6,000,000 in small paper currency. This move has alarmed the money market. Gold is quoted at 201 premium. Boers Not Revengeful. Pretoria, July 17 A jury of Boers has acquitted the Englishmen charged with rioting and with insulting the Transvaal flag on the occasion of President Krueger's visit to Johannesburg. Bulgaria Pressing the Sultan. Constantinople, July 17 The agent of Bulgaria here has demanded that the Porte answer his Government's recent note whatever the nature of the reply. The Moorish Italian In Danger. Tangier, July 17 A number of prominent residents of Fez have been arrested for an attempt on the Sultan's life. A Liberal from Mid-Durham. London, July 17 Mr. Wilson, a Liberal, has been returned to Parliament for Mid-Durham by a majority of 2,000. Cholera Spreading In Russia. St. Petersburg, July 17 Cholera is prevalent in Kowno and Vilna and is spreading. Many fatal cases are reported. Foreign News In Brief. The floods at Kustendil, Austria, have caused much damage. The Austrian Government has ordered the building of four new ironclads. The Mersey Dock Board will expend £500,000 in deepening and improving the docks. The Bulgarian Government has adopted quarantine measures against arrivals from Spain. Cholera has spread from Mesopotamia to Lake Van. Nomads are spreading the infection. The Guatemalan legation at Paris denies that war is imminent between Guatemala and San Salvador. The American riflemen arrived at Dingoo last night. The city was decorated and illuminated in honor of the Americans. Thunderstorms and torrential rains in the southern and midland counties of England have had a destructive effect upon the crops. Count Conrad Stollberg, heir to one of the biggest landowners in Germany, was accidentally shot and killed yesterday while duck shooting. A whole family, consisting of father, mother, and six children, was suffocated by charcoal fumes in a room in the Rue Avron, Paris, yesterday. An extraordinary meeting of the Turkish Ministerial council yesterday discussed Bulgaria's demand for the recognition of Prince Ferdinand as ruler of Bulgaria.
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THE GAZETTE MONTREAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 1850 TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION Protestant Education in the Province of Quebec SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEME Taking Definitive Shape Satisfactory Reports from the Address by Sir William Dawson When the Teachers' Association of the McGill Normal School dispersed after the last annual meeting there is no record of anyone having asked the question: When shall we meet again? but when they assembled last evening for their twenty-seventh annual meeting it was undoubtedly "Mid thunder, lightning, and rain." The number of members who made an effort to be present was small, but, as the chairman, Mr. Kneeland, said, it was a respectable gathering. SHORE RAILWAY The Chambre de Commerce to Ascertain the General Feeling in Regard to It The sub-committee of the Chambre de Commerce who were appointed to agitate the question of the extension of the Intercolonial railway via the Great Eastern to Montreal met last evening. The result of their inquiries was that they resolved to send a series of questions to every village and every parish council on the route of the proposed line, and also to the parish priests to ascertain their views in regard to the proposed line, and also that they might find out the general feeling as to whether it was in favor of the proposed extension of the Intercolonial line from its present terminus at Pointe Levis to Montreal or a point opposite the city. After all answers to these inquiries are made, a report will be drafted to be laid before the whole of the members of the Chambre. The correspondence between the several boards of trade of the different cities and towns on the route of the line will be communicated and submitted to the board. From all documents gathered a memorial will be sent to all the members of the Federal parliament and also the Federal ministers, so that they can study the proposed south shore railway. It is also proposed that after those proceedings have taken place the delegates from all the municipalities on the proposed route of the line will be called to a public meeting under the patronage of the Chambre de Commerce, in a convenient town, and pass resolutions in support of the project. The sub-committee has found that the projected line would save a very considerable distance between the Atlantic Ocean and Montreal. It would be a great saving to the Government by giving them a short distance line to Montreal, through a rich country. Freights would be cheaper and merchants would benefit. A full printed report will be circulated. The Quebec Bridge The great bridge scheme is still engaging the thoughts of our Quebec confreres. Le Journal of that city, in referring to an interview which a deputation recently had with Sir Hector Langevin, said that it was believed that the engineers of the Government were shortly about to make the necessary topographic and hydrographic surveys, so as to ascertain the most effective and economical methods of construction. Le Journal advises the promoters of the scheme to be unwearied in their solicitations till they attain their object. A definite settlement of the question is, it urges, of the utmost importance to Quebec. The iniquitous and unjust system of consular protection at Tangier, which enables any foreign national to place himself outside of the local police authority, was lately the cause of a scandalous affair. The Austrian legation was entered and several houses robbed with impunity. The young ladies lay screaming in bed for help, and saw the bandits stealing all their trinkets. No help is in sight, since the police dare not touch a foreigner without an order from the consulate of the national's nationality. SAVONAROLA, THE PROPHET The Founder of the First Democratic Constitution An Interesting Account of His Life by Prof. Davidson of New York Savonarola, the Prophet, was the title of a most interesting lecture delivered by Prof. Thomas Davidson, of New York, under the auspices of the University Literary Society. The rain was pouring in torrents and a thunderstorm raging so that it is little wonder that the Fraser Institute hall, where the lecture was delivered, was half empty. Dr. Murray occupied the chair and introduced the lecturer. Prof. Davidson commenced by a reference to the death of Dante after having moulded the whole spiritual movement of antiquity into a great mystic poem, "to which heaven and earth put a hand," and having lashed the growing corruption of church and state. He had been a quarter of a century in his grave when there sprang up to deliver his message a woman who seemed as if she were the incarnate spirit of Beatrice, who in heaven fulminated against the corruptions of the church. This was the peasant girl of Siena, Catherine Benincasa, the most remarkable woman that Europe ever produced. She died at the age of 33, and at the same time there arose in Germany the mystic movement headed by Meister Eckhart and John Tauler, the founder of German philosophy. Similar movements arose in Holland and elsewhere, but the mightiest practical outburst of spiritual thought and life, seeking to clothe them in human institutions, took place in Italy. If Catherine Benincasa was the reincarnated Beatrice, Girolamo Savonarola was the reincarnated Dante. The condition of Italy at the time was one almost of anarchy; city was contending against city, and family against family for supremacy, and the ambition of the Popes and the Kings of France and Spain, each of whom was attempting to gain a footing in Italy, helped to keep the country in a turmoil. Added to this were the troubles within the church which went so far that at one time there were no less than three Popes all claiming the Roman See. Last but not least, was the influence of the East of pagan learning. Such was the state of affairs when Savonarola was born in 1452 at Ferrara. Being of a frail constitution he was allowed to remain at home till he was 21 years of age and he was probably self-taught. Ferrara was at that time a city of 200,000 inhabitants and the seat of pagan splendor and pagan morals. Savonarola fell in love with a natural daughter of the haughty and aristocratic Strozzi, but was given to understand that she was of different flesh and blood from him. He hurled back the insult in their teeth and was done with the world forever. One day when a church festival left him alone in the house he quietly slipped away to Bologna, thirty-six miles away, where he entered a monastery. In a letter to his parents he expressed the belief that Christ had chosen him for his militant knight. Church and State were alike corrupt, and Savonarola believed himself called to reform them. In 1484, being sent out to preach in country towns, he aroused the people by his fierce denunciations of corruptions and his prophecies of coming judgment. His remarkable prophecies were all fulfilled. He was made prior of San Marco, and Lorenzo endeavored to conciliate him with rich gifts but the monk turned them over to the poor and ignored the donor. When Lorenzo was on his deathbed he sent for Savonarola, and the latter promised him absolution on condition that he would restore all property wrongly confiscated, remit all punishments wrongly imposed, and restore to Florence her liberty. The dying man refused the last, and Savonarola walked away. Savonarola once more evinced his independence when he tore up the ultimatum of Charles VIII of France, but it took all his diplomacy to get the French out of Florence. Then he and his friends drew up a democratic constitution which bore a striking resemblance to those of the New England cities of the olden times, save that the latter were based on the laws of Moses and the former on the spirit of Christianity. The one was cold, rigid and repressive and the other genial and sympathetic. He favored the first Monte di Piet脿 to protect the people against the usurious Jews, and curiously enough on the same basis and with the same percentage as a similar institution recently founded in Boston by a number of wealthy charitable gentlemen. He also recalled to Florence the descendants of Dante, who had been under a ban for 250 years. A powerful league was formed to crush out the republic of Florence and to bring back the old licentious times, and evil days came. In planning to dethrone Pope Alexander VI, Savonarola was simply fighting for the church against a cruel usurper, but this raised against him two classes of enemies, and these, by combining, wrought his destruction. The Pope tried all means to get Savonarola in his clutches, but the latter was too wily. Every attempt was made to murder him, and he could not walk in the streets without an armed guard. Savonarola appealed to the whole Christian world to dethrone the usurping Pope, and it was at this juncture that Francesco de' Medici made his armed attempt to enter Florence. This was completely frustrated, and the heads of the conspiracy in the city put to death. Savonarola was forbidden to preach, excommunicated, and persecuted in every way. He prepared a letter to be sent to the Kings of France, Spain, Hungary and England, and to the German Emperor. Only that to Charles VIII was sent off, and it was intercepted by the tyrant of Milan and sent to Rome. The Pope's fury knew no bounds. He had either to crush Savonarola or be crushed himself. The affections of the people for Savonarola were cunningly alienated, and San Marco was attacked with knife and sword. The monks resisted, but were overpowered, and Savonarola and his friend Fra Domenico were captured and carried to the Signoria, Piazza Benedetto following and demanding to share their fate. Savonarola was thrice subjected to the most exquisite tortures, but nothing damaging could be drawn from him. Nevertheless, the Pope's deputies insisted on his execution, and in defiance of all justice he was condemned as a heretic, schismatic and criminal to be hanged and his body burned in company with his two faithful friends. This sentence was carried out on the 23rd of May, 1498. He perished at the age of 40, one of the noblest and purest men that modern Europe has produced, perished in the struggle for virtue and spirituality against vice and worldliness. With Savonarola perished the last hopes of an inward reform of the whole church. He was devoted heart and soul to the church, and was the last great reformer who was so. Thus it came to pass that the church, the great spiritual institution of the world, was rent in twain, and one part of it made a mere attachment to worldly thrones while the other hardened more and more into formalism. The Reformation was a necessity, but none the less it had many evil effects from which we are suffering today. It drew out of the church many of the men who were best fitted to guide it in the way of peaceful evolution. And it was left in the hands of its retrograde members. There are faults and shortcomings on both sides, and it is the task of our time to overcome this and to bring the spiritual once more into relation with the material so that our life may recover its meaning as a preparation for eternal beneficent existence in the world of realities. Then the spiritual philosophy which had its roots in Aristotle's intellect, and Jesus' life will become the guiding power of all. A Handicap Amid thunder, lightning and a downpour of rain last night, the regular weekly handicap meeting of the M.T.T. Lewis, of Chatham, was elected grand commander. Australia and Canada Toronto, Ont., May 21. Rev. Principal Grant, of Queen's University, lectured in Association Hall this evening on Australia and Canada as regarded especially from educational and political standpoints, and as compared with Canada. He argued in favor of closer relations between Canada and Australia, and also between Great Britain and all her colonies. MARINE INTELLIGENCE, SHIPPING MOVEMENT Arrived May 21. Steamships At Port City of Glasgow Nova Scotia, Liverpool, Montreal, Philadelphia, France, India, New York, Chichester, Moville. Arrived May 21. Steamship Ontario, from Liverpool, May 10, H.W. Murray, general, steamship Carthaginian, from Liverpool, May 6, H.A. Allan, general. Cleared May 21. Steamship Polynesian, for Liverpool, H.A. Allan, general. Steamship Buenos Ayres, for Glasgow, H.A. Allan, general. VESSELS IN PORT Steamships Castellana, 1325, McLean, Kennedy & Co. All Men, 2113, Keloid & Co. Chelydra, 1574, Munderlok & Co. Asvillian, 521, H.A. Allan. Montreal, 491, L. Torrance & Co. Coquihalla, 2133, Holmer & Kreers & Co. Bonaventure, 517, K. Lingham, Brown & Co. Vancouver, 3835, L. Torrance & Co. Lake Ontario, 2822, H.K. Murray. Carthaginian, 2755, H.A. Allan. Barges Lima, 52, P.C. Adams. Brigantines Aquatic, 601, Anderson, McKenzie & Co. Schooners Lizzie Lindsay, 61, Block & Co. Albany, 111, C.A. Roderick. Great Jilt, 71, Unick & Co. Notices May 21. The Beaver line steamship Lake Ontario, which arrived in port this morning, brought 2,000 saloon, 41 intermediate and 411 steerage. The steamship Oxenholme, which sailed this morning, had on board 800 cattle. Shortly before sailing a number of cattlemen got into a row and had to be elected from the vessel, and their places filled by others. The Allan line steamship Carthaginian, which arrived in port this morning, left Liverpool on May 8th. Several icebergs were reported on the 12th. On the evening of the 19th and the morning of the 20th a heavy thunderstorm raged, accompanied by several squalls. Thick fog was met with all the way up the gulf to Montmagny. The Carthaginian landed 17 saloon, 8 intermediate and 67 steerage passengers at Quebec. (Special to the Gazette) Amity, May 21. Steamship Cynthia, Taylor, Glasgow, John Ross & Co. Barque Tasmanian, Thompson, Liverpool, Henry Fry & Co., salt and coal. Barque Saga, Andersen, Hamburg, Lobst, Hepkintl & Co., ballast. Barque J. Williamson, Talvosen, Barrow, Price Bros. & Co. At Metis, barque Helena, Norway, Price Bros. & Co. At Pointeau, barque Ruby, Morris, Limavrick, not entered. Schooner New Marie, Meroler, Cangquet, master, brodine. Several inward bound vessels are reported off bound. PILOTAGE May 21. Steamship Dominion, Cross, Montreal, W.M. Macl'heron. Schooner C.J. Brydgos, Py, Gaspe, Currot, Stewart & Co. Notices May 21. Tug Lake is reported at hand with barque President, in tow for Three Rivers, where she will discharge her cargo of coal, and then proceed to Basileau to load deals for Price Bros. & Co. Captain Cross, of the steamship Dominion, from Bristol, reports moderate weather throughout the passage; saw no ice; passed several inward bound vessels in the Gulf. Pilot Brown reports that tug William had arrived at Lather Point and had placed a steam pump on board the barque Mary E. Campbell on Sunday night with the intention of pumping out the vessel yesterday morning. I passed one barque off Grosne Island and another at the foot of the Traverse bound up; saw one ship in the Traverse bound down; weather very hazy. The steamship Vermillion and several other vessels are detained below owing to hazy weather. Steamships Oxenholme and Lake Huron expected to arrive down from Montreal tonight. ARRIVED AND REPORTED The barque Ruby, Captain Morris, from Liverpool, in ballast, went ashore last night, at St. John's, Isle of Orleans. She was hauled off at high water this morning and towed into port by the tug Florence. The hull is said to have received no damage.
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The bad news was that travel was disrupted and property damage may run into the millions. Fields were flooded and buildings damaged, basements swamped and highways blocked by mud and rock and, in some cases, underwater. Solicitor General Russ Fraser and Johnston toured the areas hit hardest by flooding, mainly of the Fraser River, the major waterway in the province. The 1,360-kilometre long river rises near Jasper National Park and winds its way through central British Columbia. Tory MP wants flag-burning declared illegal CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA A Conservative MP is working to keep the Canadian flag out of harm's way. Under a private member's bill introduced by Bob Hicks, anyone "who wilfully burns, defaces, defiles, mutilates, tramples upon or otherwise desecrates" the Canadian flag would be guilty of a criminal offence. Hicks said he has followed events in the United States, where the flag-burning issue has sparked heated debate between staunch patriots and civil libertarians. The U.S.
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On the point of material advantage, the Principal said that he could not be considered an authority and would not like to express an opinion, but it seemed manifest that such unrestricted intercourse must be of unspeakable benefit to both sides. At the close of the lecture there was an enthusiastic scene in which motions of thanks were made and seconded by Rev. Dr. Ormeston, Rev. Dr. McArthur, Rev. Mr. Folhergill and Monsignor Ducey, representing the Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches. The Jacques Cartier Bank Claim to be Settled the Tramway Bill Killed (By our own reporter) Quebec, May 6 The house was occupied for a long time today with the consideration of the Government resolutions respecting the claim of the Jacques Cartier Bank against the Government of the province of Quebec. The resolutions quote all the correspondence between preceding Governments, the bank and the Hon. Thos.
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I don't think anyone should deny Midnight in Montgomery its place at the top of the country music circuit, especially since for a long time now, there has been room for improvement in this category. The video clip to Midnight is standard Mark and a white, with misty images of town in a small western HAMMER, Good to Go This is not the kind of rap you'd expect to hear from Hammer. The music has been slowed down to a great extent. Although it's being called rap, Good to Go has little or no resemblance to Hammer's other videos. For one thing, the intro has a nice touch to it. Hammer encounters difficulties in convincing us that rap is indeed real, live music. Hammer is trying to put some variety into his style. The funny thing is, he's made some adjustments in his speech pattern, pronouncing R's with a heavy accent. Representative Tony Hall who heads the congressional committee on hunger. Crop losses are now worse than those in Ethiopia and other northeast African countries"
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On Jan. 3, 22-year-old Andrew Simon of Kanesatake died after the van he was riding in plunged through thin ice on the lake between Hudson and Oka. Three others in the van pulled themselves to safety. Kanesatake Grand Chief Jerry Peltier, who also stood on the lake during the search, said if Tewisha's death is confirmed, it would mark a sad start to the new year. "If he (Tewisha) died, that makes two tragedies in two weeks for us," Peltier said. "It will be difficult for the community to accept." Peltier said the band council has issued warnings about the dangers of driving on the ice this year. "These are the kinds of tragedies that could be avoided had people listened to our warnings as well as the warnings by provincial and local police," Peltier said. "People think that the ice has to be thick because it's January," he said. "But this is an exceptionally mild winter and the ice is not thick." Police said the ice was only about five inches thick at the spot where police divers conducted their search. "That's dangerous," Peltier said.
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The pressure is now increasing in the Lake and St. Lawrence districts, with fair, cold weather. There is a depression setting in over the Northwest, with milder weather. St. Lawrence Northwest and west winds; fine weather; lower temperature, more especially at night. MONTREAL'S RECORD P. Sherwood, of the Dominion police, Ottawa, that he was detained by the snowstorm and could not be present until the next day. In consequence of this Mr. Charles Buise's bail bond was discharged and his parole of honor taken to appear thereafter. H. McNeil, John Kay, Wm. Kay, Daniel Robertson, Montreal, June 17, 1789, flood the property around and a deposit of filth will be left to fester in the sun. Dr. Laberge, some time ago, reported a number of these cases, saying that it was very dangerous to public health, and the matter was referred to the Road committee and there it rests, for the road department claims it is the duty of the police to look after the nuisance, and the police claim it is the duty of the Health department. Mr.
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IUNV, Albany, NY, December 18 The storm which ended in this city today was equivalent to two feet of snow. It rained steadily yesterday and last night, and after midnight snowed for several hours. The Hudson has risen rapidly and is overflowing the piers and wharves of the city. A rise of over seven feet since last night was noted at noon today. The storm locally had many of the characteristics of last March's blizzard. The lowest barometer ever recorded by the Signal officer here was noted today at 29.08. The river is still rising through the southerly wind, but a warming thermometer will probably check the flood. TORONTO IS COLD TOO. Toronto, December 18 Toronto has got her winter at last. The mild weather which has prevailed up to the present has kept business at a low ebb, and the city has presented none of the bustle generally seen before the holidays.
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"Donations must include the mention ""Iranian Earthquake."" All religions invited to mass to pray for unity. Members of two English-language Presbyterian churches on the West Island will attend mass today at a French-language Roman Catholic church in a gesture of intercultural solidarity as part of St. Jean Baptiste Day celebrations. Rev. Jim Patterson, of St. Giles Presbyterian Church in Baie d'Urfe, said the special mass is being celebrated for a fourth consecutive year so worshippers can pray for the unity of all Christians, just as Jesus Christ wanted. He said everyone is invited: ""French and English, Catholics and Protestants, regardless of politics, we want to demonstrate that in Jesus Christ we are all brothers and sisters."" The gesture is intended to demonstrate the unity of all Quebecers, of whatever mother tongue, he said. St. Giles will cancel its Sunday service for that day so members can attend the 10 a.m. mass at St. Joachim Church in Pointe Claire. Members of St. Columba by the Lake Presbyterian Church in Pointe Claire, which holds weekly worship on Wednesdays during the summer, will also be urged to worship at St. Joachim, along with any other people interested. Members of different churches will pray from the pulpit during the mass. Because of long-standing theological difficulties regarding communion, Protestants will not receive communion during the service. I Love proves to be strongest language for bilingual duo DAVID JOHNSTON THE GAZETTE VALLEYFIELD Gerry Cherry answered the doorbell, but it was his wife, Dolores, who greeted the visitor first. ""Entrez, entrez, je vous en prie,"" she said. ""Come in,"" Gerry echoed. ""Est-ce que je peux vous offrir une petite liqueur?"" Dolores asked. ""Une bonne petite liqueur? Will you have something to drink?"" Gerry echoed. Meet Gerry, he's 79, anglophone, and weak in French. Meet Dolores, she's 78, francophone, and weak in English. They celebrated their first wedding anniversary last Sunday. Recalls summer of '31 If life were a soap opera, Gerry and Dolores would be stars in ""As Quebec Turns."" For theirs is a love story that has come full circle. One day in June 1988, Gerry was up at his friend John Parker's lodge in Val David when he got to thinking about Dolores. He hadn't seen her in 57 years. A widower for two years, he was curious. He remembered the first time he had seen her, in the summer of 1931, up at Lac des lies in the Laurentians. He was sitting on a wharf with Parker. Dolores walked by in a bathing suit and Gerry thought she had great legs. He remembers turning to John and saying, ""Wow!"" Gerry and Dolores dated that summer. He was 19, she was 18. Then their lives took different directions. Dolores married in 1939 and stayed married 47 years until her husband's death in 1986. Gerry married in 1940 and stayed married 46 years. And then, one day in June of 1988, Gerry met a man at Parker's lodge who used to know Dolores back in 1931. Gerry asked about her. The man had an address for Dolores in Valleyfield, but no telephone number. Parker had a friend look up Dolores's number for him. Gerry phoned Dolores the next day. The night before his call, Dolores dreamed of Gerry, even though she hadn't seen or spoken to him in 57 years. In his first phone call to her in 57 years, Gerry asked Dolores out on a date. ""I had a feeling we would come together,"" Dolores said. Gerry and Dolores Cherry have been married for one year. THE GAZETTE MONTREAL, SUNDAY, JUNE 24 1990 A-3 HOMES FLOODED, HIGHWAY CLOSED AFTER RAIN STORMS IN LAURENTIANS Severe rainstorms hit the lower Laurentians around 8 p.m. last night, flooding basements and causing two minor accidents and a one-hour closure of the Laurentian Autoroute, Highway 15. ""About six inches of water accumulated beneath an overpass at kilometre 45 on the autoroute. We had to close it so work crews could pump the water out,"" said SQ official Pierre Rochefort. St. Jerome, Ste. Sophie, Bellefeuille and Lafontaine were hardest hit by the rainstorm, which dumped about two inches of water in two hours. ""For 2½ hours you couldn't see the other side of the street,"" said an SQ officer from the St. Jerome detachment. ""All our emergency crews are out working, pumping water out of basements and clearing the streets,"" St. Jerome Mayor Maurice Prud'homme said. Prud'homme added that most of the homes affected were bungalows on Hourassa Blvd, which flooded when storm drains backed up. ""After a bit of time, not long, I was talking about moving out the next year and Gerry said, 'We'll move out together.' Dolores was looking for a new flat in Valleyfield at the time, and Gerry was living in Dorval. But Gerry didn't want to live with Dolores out of wedlock: ""He was too good a Catholic for that,"" Dolores said. Instead, Gerry proposed marriage. Dolores said they should both take time to think. ""And then we both said yes."" In the first few months of their marriage, communication was, well, interesting, given the language barrier and that both Gerry and Dolores are somewhat hard of hearing. Gerry's French is very limited, and Dolores had lost most of the English she spoke as a teenager. So they communicated in the universal language of love, in the language of smiles, hugs and tender gestures. Now they communicate more in English than in French: her little English is better than his French. Said Dolores: ""Maybe I am vain, but I want to perfect my English."" Both Gerry and Dolores still miss their first spouses. ""But when you're old,"" Dolores said, ""you look for someone who is sympathetic and who listens well. Our characters mesh. I can see this is working."" Asked if there is such a thing as real love, or a secret to love, Gerry replied: ""Well, I started work in a bank before I turned 16. Not having graduated, I found it very necessary to try to understand everything and not get mad. Because you can learn more by asking questions nicely. And I've tried to keep that in my lifestyle, so you don't have to scream at anybody."" And what about the fact neither he nor Dolores is comfortable in the other's mother tongue? Why is it they get along so well, when the founding peoples of Canada sometimes don't see eye to eye? ""I try to always analyze and put things in a proper light,"" Gerry said. ""And I think you always have to look at the other person's side of things."" Dolores nodded. That nod meant yes in English, and yes in French. GAZETTE, ALLEN McINNIS umbrella with his father, Michel, at open-air concert last night. PARADE MARK CELEBRATION ST. JEAN BAPTISTE DAY PARADE Today's parade is expected to end at Take the Metro to He Ste. Helene or a shuttle bus from either Papineau Metro station, or Man and His World. There will be no parking on He Ste. Helene. In case of rain, the concert will be postponed to tomorrow. The traditional St. Jean Baptiste mass will be held at St. Jean Baptiste Church, on Rachel St, near Henri Julien Ave, at 10 a.m. today. A fete populaire outside the church will follow, featuring the Ensemble National de Folklore les Sortileges. Taxi driver tacked robbers in Laval A St. Laurent taxi driver was injured early yesterday when an armed robbery turned violent. Michael McMahon, 22, of Candiac Taxis, said he's lucky to be alive after being attacked by his two passengers in a parking lot in Laval at around 4 a.m. He suffered several cuts from a butter knife and ""at least 15 punches"" to the stomach. But McMahon was able to return home yesterday after spending the night at Sacre Coeur hospital. McMahon said he picked up the two men on the corner of Gouin Blvd and Grenet St, near the Lachapelle Bridge. There was no indication of trouble, McMahon said. ""They were very calm. The whole time they were in the car, they carried on a conversation in the back seat. I wasn't worried."" The two men asked McMahon to take them to le Corbusier Blvd by way of Souvenir Blvd in Laval. ""When we got to the parking lot at the school beside city hall, one of the guys asked me to stop so he could, you know, have a leak."" McMahon said he avoids dark parking lots, but this one was well lit and across the street from a high-rise. One of the men pulled out a butter knife and put it to his throat. McMahon said he gave them his money and cooperated until they ordered him to get into the trunk. He said he was afraid of what they might do to him and decided the man with the butter knife might hurt him but wouldn't kill him. McMahon said he struggled with the men for several minutes before they gave up, hopped into his car, and drove off. His car was later found in Cote St. Luc. PUBLIC FLOODS SPCA WITH CASH AND FOOD FOR 200 SICK DOGS Gifts of dog food and money poured into the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals yesterday to help care for more than 200 dogs seized in raids on two ""puppy mills"" last week. The organization has more food than it needs, but still needs cash to pay for medication, SPCA director Jean-Louis Castonguay said. ""All these dogs are sick."" Medication could cost as much as $200 per dog for about 175 dogs seized Thursday in Weedon, he said. The best thing people can do to help is become members of the SPCA, which receives no funding from government, he said. Thirty-two dogs seized Monday from a home in St. Samuel, near Victoriaville, have been placed in foster care. The SPCA's Jean Talon St. shelter was overflowing with dogs, about a dozen of which had litters. New car's value lies in radio, makeup mirror I was out car-shopping the other day and I saw a guy walk up to a brand new car and kick it right in the tires. ""What a lovely, old-fashioned gesture,"" I said to my wife. ""Whaddya wanna bet he looks under the hood?"" Sure enough, he did. I called the kids over. ""See that man over there?"" They nodded. ""He's buying a car the way Grampa used to."" The kids nodded sagely. The kids always nod sagely when they haven't got a clue what I'm talking about. I felt like taking the poor goof aside and telling him there's no point looking under the hood anymore. Just like Mom's. The engine's mounted sideways, they've done away with the carburetor, and the battery's probably under the back seat. I had a friend who was a touring country musician. He used to make dinner on the exhaust manifold of his '57 Buick. Sixty miles an hour for three miles and a can of Clark's beans was as hot and savory as Mom's ever was. I can't find the exhaust manifold on my new car. (What happened if you went that extra mile at 60 per? You splattered the underside of the hood with pork fat and tomato sauce. Almost as smelly as hitting a moose.) No, the key to buying a new car is accessories. You can kick the tires all you want, but the real test of your modern automobile is the makeup mirror. Is there one on both sides? Do they have lights? Can they be dimmed? Are they adjustable for daylight and candlelight? Is there a drink tray? There better be, otherwise sure as God made little apples, you're going to end up wearing hot coffee on your lap. And you'll do it when there's an 18-wheeler six inches off your bumper and a cement mixer on either side as you slalom through construction on the Metropolitan. Is there a change tray? Sure, Car buyer's dream: a rolling karaoke bar. Provincial police The Quebec Association of Provincial Police reached a deal Friday night with the administration of the Surete du Quebec. Public Security Minister Sam Elkas announced the new contract deal with the 5,000-member union yesterday. The deal brought an end to pressure tactics that began Thursday including Surete du More city or were pregnant. Most of the dogs from Weedon will be placed in foster care in the next week, he said. The SPCA pays for food and medication for the dogs while they are in foster care. The fate of the dogs will be determined only when the courts rule in the two cases, he said. The owner of the dogs seized in Weedon, Leo Jean, was placed on probation for a year and barred from keeping animals for two years after pleading guilty in a similar case in 1985. Castonguay said puppy mills are very profitable businesses that supply animals to laboratories, pet shops and flea markets. He said the dogs seized from Weedon yesterday were ""subdued and resigned,"" and barely moved when veterinarians and technicians examined them. Some are as old as 10 or 12, he said. A change tray is still the one thing between you and the agony of finding a metered parking space without having the change to feed it. And you'll never have to tip a parking lot attendant again. They can just help themselves. Your gas tank. Can you pop the little door from inside the car? Does the little door have a little rack on it specifically designed to accommodate the little gas tank cap? This is important if you want to keep grimy hands and fuel-dipped gas tank caps off your precious pearlescent paint job. A cigarette lighter is vital. Nobody in their right mind smokes anymore, so throw away the lighter. You want the socket that you can use to plug in the computer, the phone, the fax, the photocopier, the television set, the Nintendo, the radar detector and the satellite dish. Glow in the dark. Your radio. Is it loud enough to make your ears bleed? If not, the car is not for you. Does the radio have lots of buttons? Distractions are important on a long drive. Mine glow real nice in the dark. Kinda like a flickering fireplace. A tap here and there and not only can I pump up the volume, I can scan for a new station, skip from track to track on the tape deck and the CD player and reset all the AM and FM presets when I hit a new town. Now if they'd just build a set of electronic drums into the steering wheel and run the car phone's microphone through the stereo system, I'd be a-happy man. Phil Collins in a karaoke bar on wheels. Accept contract Quebec officers' refusal to hand out speeding tickets. Details of the new agreement were not available, but the deal is expected to raise Surete du Quebec officers' salaries to be roughly equal to those of Montreal Urban Community police officers. A first-class constable with the MUC force earns approximately $45,000. news, Page F7. ""Zodiac"" gunman shoots fourth New York victim NEWSDAY NEW YORK On four Thursdays in the last 15 weeks, the man who calls himself ""Zodiac"" has shot and wounded four defenseless New Yorkers for no apparent reason. And according to a threat he mailed to police in November, he will continue until he has attacked someone from each of the 12 signs of the zodiac. Police have assigned a major task force to handle the case. And Chief of Detectives Joseph Borrelli has warned New Yorkers to beware of ""strangers who are curious about their birth date or birth sign."" Zodiac's messages are so bizarre that police originally considered the threats a prank. On Nov. 19 he sent police a note calling himself the Zodiac and promising to kill when ""12 belts in the heaven are seen."" As recently as last Wednesday after the gunman sent notes to a newspaper and a television network claiming responsibility for three shootings, police thought he might just disappear. But the gunman struck again the next day, shooting a homeless man sleeping on a bench in Central Park and leaving police another note. Target No. 1, Mario Orosco, 50, was walking home on March 8 at 2 a.m. when the gunman ran at him from across the street in the East New York section of Brooklyn. Orosco, who walks with a cane, said a man wearing a coffee-colored ski mask and carrying a gun in black-gloved hands came at him. The gunman shot Orosco once, lodging a bullet between two vertebrae. Orosco spent five days in hospital. Target No. 2, a 33-year-old man who wishes to remain anonymous out of fear the gunman will retaliate, was returning home from a party on March 29. The gunman hit the man on the back of the head and put a bullet in his side as he was walking in East New York. Target No. 3, Joseph Proce, 78, who walked with a cane before the shooting, is still in hospital. He was shot on May 31. Now he has only one kidney. The gunman asked him for a drink of water, then trailed Proce when he refused the request. The gunman shot Proce in the back, just across the border from East New York. The first three victims were light-skinned Hispanics or white. They were shot not far from each other. His most recent victim was a black homeless man sleeping on a bench in Central Park. Larry Parham, 30, woke up to find himself bleeding from a bullet wound to the chest. Parham told police from his bed in hospital that he met a man who resembled the shooter early last week. During their conversation, the man, a black who stands about 6 feet tall, weighs 180 pounds and has a beard and mustache, asked Parham when he was born. Parham told him. Borrelli remains confused about how the Zodiac learns his victims' astrological signs so that he can put them on his letters. ""He could be doing it many ways,"" Borrelli said. ""Every piece of paper in your wallet with a date of birth on it is one possible way he could be coming up with people's signs."" Typhoon kills 40 in Taiwan and Philippines REUTER MANILA Typhoon Ofelia killed at least 40 people as it swept through the Philippines and Taiwan, causing heavy damage. Ofelia triggered floods and landslides in the Philippines that killed 35 people and forced about 85,000 others to flee their homes, officials said. Thirteen people were injured and 16 were missing in the wake of the storm, which battered a wide area of Luzon island Friday and yesterday before heading for Taiwan. The hardest hit province was La Union, 170 kilometres north of Manila, where 23 people were crushed to death in landslides or drowned in floods, officials said. The storm killed five people and caused millions of dollars in damage when it smashed through central Taiwan last night, police said. At least 37 people were missing and more than 30 were awaiting rescue from areas threatened by rising waters. Ten people were injured, some seriously. Police in Hualien, 320 kilometres southeast of Taipei, said five people were killed when they were swept away by floods in a village. Taiwanese officials said damage from the typhoon could reach at least $30 million Cdn. East Bloc changes 'dangerous' to Cuba: leaders Alan Richardson's Cryptic Crossword: No. 116 Numbers in parentheses after each clue indicate the number of letters in the word or words for the required answer. Across 1 But it's not super-duper, weed-free topsoil (or is it?) (4,5) 6 He can easily get you stoned, this orderly fellow (5) 9 Do it together at a party (3) 10 Puckish type, though conservative (5-6) 11 A penitent is, as is the messy kind (5,5) 12 Coy architectural feature (4) 13 Involve in late disorder (6) 15 Winter problems for city workers are very deceiving (4-4) 18 If square, it's out of place in certain openings (3) 19 Sit astride the dart sled (8) 20 Usually this little spot is barred (6) 22 Some poor widow's only cash source? (4) 23 How manufacturing companies are known, but not their main output (2-8) 26 One of those non-paying, likable jobs (5,2,4) 27 It's average in Paris (3) 28 A sort of dust-up operation (5) 29 Sift dates happy now? (9) Down 1 Records for pipes in church (9) 2 Rubbish or a mechanical revolver (5) 3 Wormy type? (5,4) 4 Get back in here (6) 5 Dreaming up like little chicks (8) 6 Principal one of our streets (4) 7 Put on icing maybe, and sweeten up (9) 8 Oliver direction (5) 14 It often holds a record (9) 15 Observe a churchman's domain (3) 16 Reds sew in a strange quality (9) 17 The red spoons are paid for (9) 18 Icy kind of contests (8) 21 A test to sample (6) 22 Mother is followed by the French fellows (5) 24 An island in America principally (5) 25 Support for a theatrical gizmo (4) SOLUTION to last week's puzzle (No. 115) ANNE-MARIE O'CONNOR COX NEWS SERVICE HAVANA Cuba's ruling Communist Party conceded yesterday that changes in the Soviet Union and eastern Europe have placed the revolutionary government of Fidel Castro in an ""extremely difficult and dangerous"" position. ""The historical setback in eastern Europe and the difficulties facing the Soviet Union modify the balance of world power in favor of imperialism and encourage the emboldened aggressiveness of the U.S."" THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, SUNDAY, JUNE 24 1990 B-7 EARTH WEEK: A DIARY OF THE PLANET By Steve Newman Tropical Storms Typhoon Nathan brought China's Hunan province some of its worst flooding in more than 40 years. Many of the casualties occurred in central Xupu county, which officials described as ""entirely under water."" The People's Daily reported that 200 people were drowned, and the lives of 20 million others were disrupted by the severe weather. Heavy rains and high winds also lashed neighboring Guangdong province, where 15 people died. Before reaching China, the typhoon's fury triggered floods in northern Vietnam which burst dams, destroyed homes and washed out several roads and bridges. The Vietnam News Agency reported that the Central Highlands province of Dac Lac and the mountainous Son La province received the brunt of the storm. Typhoon Ophelia skirted the northern Philippines' Luzon province with winds of 145 km/h late in the week. Tropical storm Percy formed just south of Guam. Tropical storm Douglas moved harmlessly over open waters off western Mexico. Record Rains Bombay was inundated by its heaviest 24-hour rainfall since weather records began there more than a century ago. The 55-cm downpour left some neighborhoods under a metre of water. At least eight people drowned. Sunken Volcano Authorities in coastal Chile warned residents that a newly discovered underwater volcano is responsible for recent earthquakes and tidal waves in the region, and that similar activity is likely in the future. The existence of a volcano on the sea floor was suspected after a fishing boat notified authorities that waters 69 km west of Papudo were boiling within a radius of about 0.4 km. For the week ending June 22, 1990 Chronicle Futures -72 Vostok, (U.S.) seasons of spring tornadoes and flooding this century ended with the onset of a sweltering heat wave on the eve of the summer solstice. Since the beginning of this year, 726 tornadoes have been reported nationwide, compared with a 30-year average of 482. Severe flooding in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana has receded, but recent storms created floods in Nebraska, Iowa and Ohio. Earthquakes One of the world's most powerful earthquakes this year killed more than 25,000 people and wrecked towns and villages in northwestern Iran. Strong aftershocks also rocked the region. In northwestern Greece, one person was injured and some damage was reported from a moderate quake in the Preveza area. A strong quake in Pakistan's southern Balochistan province injured six people and caused a 13-metre-deep fissure to open near the epicentre. Elephant Rampage Herds of elephants frightened by noise from loggers' heavy machinery have destroyed many farms in southern Gabon. The Gabon News Agency said that many people face severe food shortages as a result of the stampedes. Farmers demanded the government chase the elephants away. Four-fifths of the Central African nation is covered by forest, providing sanctuary for thousands of elephants who would face slaughter elsewhere on the continent. Shrinking Glacier A Chinese scientific expedition has found that some glaciers on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau are melting and receding at a rapid rate. A glaciologist on the expedition attributed the phenomenon to the fact that global warming has caused the climate in that part of China to change since the glaciers were last measured in the 1970s. The glaciers on the plateau are an important source of water for the Yangtze River. Eight Lives Left A year-old ginger tom cat was recovering in an Auckland, NZ, animal hospital after being dragged behind a truck for 5 km. Horrified onlookers alerted police when they saw the feline being dragged along the road. When the police caught up with the truck at a pub, they found the driver unaware of the cat's plight. It had apparently snagged its mouth on a baited fish hook dangling from the truck and had become entangled in the line. Vets pronounced the cat, an immediate local celebrity, to be in stable condition and likely to make a full recovery. Wildlife losing battle A little research, experimentation can make ideal backyard habitat. This spring we had cardinals living in our cedar hedge. Not the clergy, the birds. The hedge is the result of a previous owner wanting a little more privacy. The birds apparently like it for the same reason. It was a perfect arrangement as far as we were concerned. The birds got the nesting site and my family and I got to wake up every morning to their melodious song. We also thoroughly enjoyed the sight of these spectacularly-colored birds flying back and forth to make their nest. Not everyone is blessed with such easy access to the world of nature as my family. But the greatest losers of all are the indigenous species of wildlife which are finding it harder than ever to find living space. Wildlife driven away Urban expansion is taking its toll on plants, insects, birds and animals. A growing human population translates into an ever-increasing need to turn meadow or forest into high-density housing, office buildings, malls and roads. Unless proper precautions are taken, wildlife almost always loses. Paul Griss, executive director of the Canadian Nature Federation, says, ""Our current approach to the urban landscape tends to drive away wildlife. Creating an environment where both people and nature co-exist peacefully can only be beneficial for all concerned."" I think we have it all backwards. More and more people are buying cottages in the country to escape and enjoy nature. That translates into more roads, more habitat loss and more cars burning more nonrenewable fuel, polluting our air and adding to global warming. I believe we should be spending much of that time and money closer to home. By doing a little research and experimenting, we can effectively create ""country-ish"" settings right in our own backyards. So while we cannot replace lost wetlands or return suburbs to their natural state, homeowners can encourage backyard wildlife and give them a safe place to live. First, we must understand that all forms of life have four basic requirements: shelter, food, water and enough space to provide the first three items. The trick to encouraging backyard wildlife is learning what combinations are needed for the species you wish to persuade to stay. A top priority is making your lawn ""toxin-free"" by eliminating the use of pesticides and herbicides, regardless of your chosen species. Not only do these chemicals destroy many valuable and beneficial species, they also accumulate with disastrous results in the food chain of birds and other animals. Now, about the bugs in your life. While most are aware of the threat to larger species, few stop to think about the effects of urban sprawl on insects. Mention ""spiders"" and many people get the heebie-jeebies. Along with snakes, they are among the most wrongfully despised creatures around. Yet spiders eat a wide variety of insect pests and there are few things as beautiful or intricate as an orb spider's dew-covered web. Also, avid gardeners should appreciate garter snakes because they feast on slugs. Many of us attempt to create picture-perfect lawns and gardens with exotic flowers and shrubs. But native insect and animal life need native species of plants and trees to live. Many naturalists and conservationists are now encouraging homeowners to let a piece of their property grow wild. A healthy ecosystem requires the two be kept in balance. Without the right leaf or shrub a given insect may not be able to reproduce, so when making new purchases, keep indigenous species in mind. This will help establish an area encouraging a wide variety and diversity of insect and plant species. More Canadians than ever are enjoying bird-watching. Because many species migrate during the fall and spring, creating an enticing place for them to stop can be an extremely rewarding adventure. Planting a good start. Planting trees, berry bushes and shrubs is a good start. Birds require this protection from their enemies rain, wind and sun. They are also a convenient place for our feathered friends to find the insects they like to eat. If you have neighbors with common nature goals, try working together to set up bird baths and feeders to encourage birds to take up residence. But make sure to keep everything out of reach of the local dog and cat population. To make the task a little easier, British Columbian Bill Merilies has written an excellent guide for nature-lovers entitled Attracting Backyard Wildlife (Whitecap Books, $12.95). It's time we started to share our world again with our co-inhabitants. A Taste of Quebec by Julian Armstrong, Gazette Food Editor A regional guide to the recipes of Quebec. Special Gazette Price for a Limited Time Only! In A Taste of Quebec, Julian Armstrong offers readers a unique opportunity to experience the rich tradition of authentic Quebec cuisine. Her book brings together culinary delights from every region of the province, and demonstrates how to prepare everything from the wholesome meals of Quebec's early settlers to today's calorie-wise recipes and microwave conversions. A Taste of Quebec also serves up a healthy portion of information about Quebec's inns and restaurants, historic sites, and indigenous foods. About the Author Julian Armstrong, The Gazette's Food Editor, has been reporting on food in Canadian newspapers and magazines for more than 30 years. She has won numerous journalism awards in Canada and the United States. To a great extent, A Taste of Quebec is based on her explorations as a food journalist in the province she has called home for 34 years. Special Gazette Price for a Limited Time Only! 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TWIN DOUBLE QUEEN ALL SETS INCLUDE BOX SPRING AND FREE DELIVERY SIMONS MAXIPEDIC ALL SETS INCLUDE BOX SPRING AND FREE DELIVERY TWIN DOUBLE QUEEN $399 $469 THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, SUNDAY, JUNE 24 1990 C-5- Berger takes pole in Mexico GAZETTE NEWS SERVICES MEXICO CITY Austrian Gerhard Berger has the pole position for today's Mexican Grand Prix motor race. Berger's Friday lap of one minute 17.227 seconds around the 4.42-kilometre track at 206 km/h held up through two qualifying trials yesterday. The 69-lap race will cover 305 kilometres. Yesterday, Berger's best lap time was 1:17.850. It is the 25th pole position of his career and his second this season for the McLaren Honda team. Berger was plagued by traffic, mechanical and tire problems yesterday. He spun once and had to make a pit stop. Riccardo Patrese of Italy, driving a Williams-Renault, qualified second in the 26-car starting field. He was timed in 1:17.498 yesterday. Berger's McLaren teammate, Ayrton Senna of Brazil, failed in a bid for his 47th pole and fifth of the season. He will start third after a time of 1:17.670 yesterday. Nigel Mansell of Britain in a Ferrari qualified fourth at 1:17.732 yesterday. Thierry Boutsen of Belgium in a Williams Renault was fifth in 1:17.883 yesterday. Berger complained that the lower portion of the double-S Peralta curve gets flooded by rain during the night. He said this ""can get more difficult and dangerous"" if it rains during the race. Three Frenchmen suffered accidents during practice. Eric Bernard smashed his Lola Lamborghini into a safety wall out of the hairpin curve to the starting line straightaway. Bernard climbed out of the wreck unaided. The car was a wreck, its two left wheels off. Philippe Alliot skidded inside the double-S Peralta curve, sending his Ligier-Ford into a nasty spin before he managed to brake and get the car underway. Jean Alesi skidded off the track in a Tyrrell-Ford, braked onto the grass shoulder and walked back to the pits. Drivers and tire manufacturers complained about the track's bumpiness and lack of grip, and improperly banked curves that have caused problems. Toronto's Tracy leads field for Portland race PORTLAND, Ore. Paul Tracy of Toronto earned the pole position for the third time in four races this year, leading the qualifiers yesterday for today's American Racing Series event at Portland International Raceway. Tracy, the ARS points leader, set a track record for the class at 109.728 mph. Tracy, 21, won the first three races on the ARS circuit this year. His chances for a fourth straight victory last week in Detroit ended when he brushed the wall during a final-lap battle with the race's eventual winner, Tommy Byrne. He gave his crew credit for getting his car into top running order after a crash Friday morning. ""The car felt really good, better than this morning,"" he said. ""But I owe a lot to the crew. After our accident, they worked hard to get me back out there. Today the car was very good. The steering was a little off, but it was minor."" American P. Chretien wins Liberal leadership A M Y CP Jean Chretien gives thumbs-up in victory. Fleur-de-lis a holiday hit at concert. Buoyed by the death of the Meech Lake constitutional accord, thousands turn out wrapped in blue and white Quebec flags for downtown rock concert celebrating St. Jean Baptiste weekend. Page A3 Aftershocks rattle Iran. Strong aftershocks rumble through northwest Iran, panicking rescue workers and survivors of Thursday's earthquake that killed 40,000 people, injured 100,000 and left 500,000 homeless. Page B1 Gorbachev won't give up post. Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev hangs tough, rejecting suggestions from the radical right and left that he surrender chairmanship of the Communist Party, ending his dual leadership of party and state. Page B1 Births & Deaths F6 Books F5 Bridge B9 Business B10 Doug Camilli F3 Classified E1 Comics F8 Crosswords B8, E10 Entre Nous D1 Environment B7 Horoscope E10 Landers D2 Probe D5 Showcase F1 Sports C1 The Fridge Door D8 Wonderword E10 World Report B1 The morbid consequences to the nation of the death of the Meech Lake accord are already being felt. The most predictable is that the political future of Quebec in Canada is more than ever an open question. PAGE B2 Appeal brings a flood of dollars, doggy chow. A desperate appeal for aid for more than 200 homeless dogs has paid off in dollars and doggy chow. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals made the appeal Friday for money, volunteers and foster homes after the dogs were seized in two ""puppy mill"" raids last week. The animals were malnourished, filthy and in poor health. SPCA director Jean-Louis Castonguay said food has been flooding in but money is still needed to buy medication for the sick animals. Details PAGE A3 Outside metro area 60t 4; weather I n nnOfn CTYW wj aw n n 7 Rnaiedition X Low tonight 13 f s Details Page C8 PAGE ONE DESIGN DEAN TWEED PEGGY CURRAN GAZETTE OTTAWA BUREAU CALGARY For Jean Chretien, it was better the second time around. ""It is time for Canada to be great again,"" a jubilant Chretien said last night after his handy first-ballot victory at the federal Liberal leadership convention in Calgary. Sharing the stage at the Saddledome with predecessors Pierre Trudeau and John Turner, Chretien held out his hand in friendship to his four rivals. And despite fierce attacks during the campaign, candidates Paul Martin and Sheila Copps were gracious in defeat, promising to stand by the new leader. Bourassa: ""Don't ask me to go back to the bargaining table."" More stories about the Robert Bourassa's ""I shall not go to Winnipeg"" won't go down in the historical quotation books, Don Macpherson says, but it will get him through the weekend. PAGE A4 The Parti Quebecois says sovereignty has always been inevitable and the death of the accord will quick-step Quebec's march to independence. PAGE A4 Newfoundland's Clyde Wells faced bitterness at the Liberal convention, but some loud It's a time to TERRANCE WILLS GAZETTE OTTAWA BUREAU OTTAWA Saying his is ""not a government of quitters,"" Prime Minister Brian Mulroney rejected opposition demands yesterday that he resign over the failure of the Meech Lake accord. But, looking tired, he admitted his deep disappointment. ""While the world gears up for the 21st century, we have failed to resolve a debate that predates Confederation itself."" In his noon-hour national address, Mulroney also sought to soothe jittery investors here and abroad about Canada's political stability in the wake of the accord's acrimonious demise. ""Canadians have always overcome challenges to our unity and we shall do so again,"" he said. ""It would be unwise for anyone to underestimate this industrious and resource-rich nation of hard-working and productive people."" In their televised speeches to the nation, all three national political leaders stressed the need for national healing and reconciliation. ""The prime minister has kept us too long in the pressure cooker,"" Chretien said. ""Now it is time to turn off the stove and fire the cook."" With wife, Aline, his children and grandchildren looking on, the former cabinet minister said Quebecers and English Canada can begin the slow healing process after the failure of the Meech Lake accord. One way to do that, Chretien said, is by travelling to other regions to get to know one another better. ""Go and visit your brothers and sisters, go and visit Acadia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland,"" Chretien told Quebecers. CP bargaining table. ""Meech Lake accord cheering shows the premier wasn't a Judas to all the delegates in Calgary."" PAGE A4 While hoping for national healing and reconciliation, Manitoba's Gary Filmon says he will forgive but never forget the way he was treated over Meech. PAGE A4 Some Quebecers are predicting a form of referendum will be held within the next 12 months to fill the political vacuum left by the accord's death. PAGE A4 heal wounds that the rest of Canada has not rejected Quebec. And they agreed some time for study is needed before constitutional bargaining resumes and then it must be in an open forum rather than behind closed doors. ""It is a time to mend divisions and heal wounds and reach out to fellow Canadians,"" Mulroney said. ""There is much to reflect on before we try again to amend the constitution."" The proposed constitutional amendment recognizing Quebec as a distinct society officially died at midnight last night because Newfoundland and Manitoba failed to ratify it. ""Quebec was never isolated and, in fact, was a member of the majority throughout,"" said Mulroney, noting that eight provinces with 94 per cent of the population endorsed the move to bring Quebec fully into the constitutional family. ""Quebec's concerns, as eloquently stated by Premier (Robert) Bourassa, were supported time and time again by English-speaking premiers whose sensitivity was always in evidence,"" he said. ""You will discover Canada."" People from other provinces should do the same, Chretien said. By visiting Montreal, Quebec and the Gaspe, he said anglophones may understand that ""we can be different. We can be proud francophones and be Canadian at the same time."" But the death of the Meech Lake accord and signs of a mutiny within the Liberal caucus cast a pall over the predictable hoopla in the Calgary Saddledome. There were boos when Chretien told the crowd that the Meech Lake accord was dead. PLEASE SEE LIBERALS, PAGE A7 Toughest fight is always next one. PAGE A5 The showdown in Quebec. PAGE A5 PHILIP AUTHIER GAZETTE QUEBEC BUREAU QUEBEC Premier Robert Bourassa slammed the door on further constitutional negotiations yesterday, saying he would not return to talks with Ottawa and the other nine premiers. ""Do not ask me now to go back to the bargaining table,"" he said. ""Dignity will prevent me from doing that."" ""It would have been so simple for Quebec and Canada to respect their word to ratify Meech Lake. We did whatever we could to achieve it, month after month, year after year but it has not been ratified. But we have to live with the consequences. And as leader of Quebec my first interest is with my people and it will be like that."" The province will now deal with the rest of Canada on its own terms and with its own agenda, Bourassa said. He said Quebec will discuss administrative matters like communications, manpower and immigration with the federal government because Quebecers are still taxpayers and deserve their share of the federal pie. Such talks would be on a ""one-on-one"" basis. Bourassa said Quebec will also have bilateral discussions with other provinces on matters of mutual concern. But the death of the Meech Lake accord means from now on Quebec will not be at the table when it comes to constitutional reform, Bourassa said. That rules out any further talk about aboriginal rights, the definition of a Canada clause and Senate reform because it's clear the system for discussing those issues set up in the constitution is not workable, he said. Bourassa also said he will not attend next August's annual conference of the premiers in Winnipeg. The premier said that since the failed Meech Lake accord was at the heart of the provincial Liberal Party's constitutional platform, it will now develop a new policy on what Quebec's role in the country will be. While he didn't say whether that policy will move Quebec toward sovereignty, he did say it will in no way ""affect the economic security of Quebecers"" and will take into account the ""essential role"" of the anglophone community. ""We came with moderate demands five years ago in order to turn the page and become a full partner,"" an exasperated Bourassa said toward the end of a televised address and news conference. ""Quebec emerged from these negotiations with its dignity and its principles intact."" The prime minister said his Progressive Conservative members will be back at work this week. ""We will initiate programs to bring Canadians together and bridge the solitudes in which so many English and French-speaking Canadians still live."" New Democratic Party leader Audrey McLaughlin said a majority of Canadians supported the five demands of Quebec that formed the basis of the accord. The criticism of the accord was spurred by the exclusion of many groups, such as women and natives, in its formulation, she said. ""Let no one suggest that Canada is saying no to Quebec,"" McLaughlin said. ""Canadians who have opposed the accord said no to the process of exclusion. They have not rejected Quebec."" Herb Gray, still acting as interim Liberal leader hours before the election of Jean Chretien, said the party must now work to heal the wounds that the rest of Canada has not rejected Quebec. And they agreed some time for study is needed before constitutional bargaining resumes and then it must be in an open forum rather than behind closed doors. Mulroney tells the nation how they voted Jean Chretien 2,652 Paul Martin 1,176; Sheila Copps 499 Tom Wappel 267; John Nunziata 64. Switching to English, Bourassa had a special message for critics of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, already in political hot water over the Meech debacle. In not respecting his signature, Newfoundland Premier Clyde Wells ""has no lessons to give on grounds of principle to the prime minister,"" Bourassa said. He also assailed former prime minister Pierre Trudeau and new Liberal leader Jean Chretien. ""Do not forget that the source of the problem is the fact that in 1981 the premier of Quebec was put aside by the federal government,"" Bourassa said. ""And now those people are accusing the prime minister of being responsible for the situation. There are bizarre situations in politics. Logic should have its place in Canada and in Calgary."" The mood was tense but upbeat for Bourassa's address, delivered in the historic Red Room of the National Assembly under heavy security. Bourassa, who opened his news conference with a ""Mes chers compatriotes,"" was given a thunderous ovation by about 80 MNAs when he and his wife, Andree, arrived. Alone behind a bare desk on an elevated platform with the Quebec and Canadian flags behind him, the premier poked fun at an American reporter who asked if the continuing uncertainty over Canada's future was good for the economy. Bourassa said, ""Just mention that the premier of Quebec in no way will take any decision affecting the economic security of Quebecers."" But Bourassa was vague about where he will turn next. Last February he said Quebec was no longer ""prepared to practice federalism on its knees"" and announced the creation of a committee to study Quebec's options should the accord die. Noting that Quebec's status in Canada is now exactly the same as it was before the Meech wrangling, Bourassa would only say that the discussions will continue. The committee is due to report back in 1991 or even earlier. He rejected a proposal by Parti Quebecois leader Jacques Parizeau to call an opinion leaders' conference. Bourassa said, however, that the type of forum doesn't matter. ""I mean with the ratification of Meech Lake we said quite clearly that our first choice by far was to stay in Canada. Meech Lake has been rejected. Quebec seems to be, to a large extent, misunderstood in English Canada. Of course, we will continue to work for a better understanding."""
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The Gazette 987-2400 THE ACES ON BRIDGE BY BOBBY WOLFF "Good or bad fortune usually comes to those who have more of the one than the other." -La Rochefoucauld NORTH 43 ?A"J85 09742 4AK85 WEST EAST KJ62 4 109854 ?4 ?Q32 0AQJ6 O108 J1097 4Q32 SOUTH 4AQ7 9K10976 0K53 464 Vulnerable: Both Dealer: North The bidding: NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST 10 Pass 1? Pass 2? Pass 4? Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: Club jack "How did you make four hearts on board 13?" asked a duplicate fan. "Were you lucky enough to find the trump queen, or did they do it for you?" "You're presuming too much," was the unbending reply. "My line of play succeeds wherever the trump queen might be." The losing South took dummy's club ace and started trumps. He led a low heart to his king and another back toward dummy.
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The church was quickly a mass of ruins and the congregation was imprisoned. A number were injured, one dangerously. The rink also was blown down, but those inside managed to escape without injury. Had the storm come a few minutes later many would have been in the building and a loss of life would surely have resulted. The roar of the storm is described as terrible. It was accompanied by an awful sweep of wind that carried everything before it. Nearly every business house along the principal street was unroofed and stocks of goods badly damaged by the floods of water following the tornado. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy roundhouse was a total wreck. G.A. Cole's barn was torn to pieces. When the wind struck Clans Peterson's residence it performed a curious operation, cutting it in two. The storm in the vicinity of Lafayette is said to have been severe, but the damage was less than farther north. It was in the Free Methodist church in Galva that most of those injured were hurt. This old building is in the southeast part of the town. A large congregation was assembled, but on seeing and hearing the storm started out and nearly all escaped.
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Eastern Ontario High 11, Low near 5, Mainly cloudy skies. Southern Ontario High 12, Low near 6, Mainly cloudy skies. Quebec City High 13, Low near 4, Sunny and mild. 8stem Townships High 14, Low near 5, Partly cloudy and mild. Northern New England High 15, Low near 6, Partly cloudy and mild. Gaspe High 9, Low near -1, Sunny and mild. Lower North Shore High 5, Low near -2, Sunny skies. reipr High 15 13 6 6 6 PPHt--- I Low 7 Low 8 w " SNOW Rain mgn y q 6 Low 6 Cloudy High 7 Low 4 Canada nnt n ;;;; THUNDERSTORM Weather systems forecast for 7 p.m. this evening. Temperatures are today's daytime highs. $J pnu HU, W 1 1 um mmm iHUUbH fl PRESSURE ??
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the wind had risen to a 30-mile gait, with the thermometer 8 degrees above zero and falling. The casualties are numerous, but none serious. The overhead wires look like masses of white ropes and many have been snapped by the weight of ice. Two horses were shocked to death by coming in contact with a broken live wire. Telegrams from all points from the South and West show that the storm is widespread and disastrous. MISSISSIPPI, NEW ORLEANS, February 12. Advices received here today and tonight indicate that a storm approaching in violence a cyclone is raging in Mississippi, and that the town of Newton has been wiped out of existence, but as the telegraph wires are all down full particulars cannot be obtained. MEMPHIS, Tenn., February 12. A special from Jackson, Miss., says: A terrible cyclone passed between Martinsville and Beauregard, 40 miles south of here, at a late hour at night within a few miles of a patch of the terrible cyclone of April, 1884. The cyclone was about a mile wide and everything in its path was leveled.
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Some 2,500 Jews have become members of the new centre. It is hard work since so many have left, Bargman said. People had been taught to be afraid to speak about their memories. Not anymore. Education so far has been the focal point. Programs have been established at the cultural centre to NEW YORK TIMES NORTHAMPTON, Mass. There was a time when talk about sewers in this New England city drew little more than a sniff from buttoned-down residents here. But eight years ago, all that began to change. Four crime-fighting turtles, armed with karate chops, wacky weapons and adolescent wisecracks crawled from the storm drains into comic books aided by two local cartoonists. And, dudes, the rest has been Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle history. As the story goes, the Turtles were mutated to human-size by contaminated sewer ooze, then trained as Ninja warriors by a similarly afflicted mouse with an Asian background. Named for Renaissance painters, the slime-green warriors have gone international with astounding success. The Turtles, and related paraphernalia like Pizza Thrower tanks and Flushomatic torture chambers, peace, love and free condoms.
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Eastern Ontario High 30, Low near 18, Variable cloudiness. Southern Ontario High 33, Low near 24, Sunny and hot. Quebec City High 26, Low near 16, Partly cloudy, Chance of showers or thundershowers. Eastern Townships High 28 to 30, Low near 18, Partly cloudy, Chance of showers or thundershowers. Northern New England High 31, Low near 18, Partly cloudy, humid. Gaspe High 18 to 20, Low near 12 to 14, Increasing cloudiness, Chance of a shower. Lower North Shore High 18 to 20, Low near 14, Cloudy with scattered showers. Partly cloudy High 9ft, Low 18 World Mm.
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By the time you read this, the family and I will be somewhere down the St. Lawrence or in New Brunswick, on our way to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. We decided a few months ago that this would be our year to rediscover some of Canada, and the Maritimes seemed like a pretty nice place to start. So I have been saving and booking, planning and dreaming, gearing up, in short, for the Perfect Holiday, one which will (I'm determined) see every family member have a red-letter good time. We will enjoy ourselves. If only we could agree on what makes a Perfect Holiday. This is a problem. Family members, with that annoying innate propensity to be unique individuals with unique and widely divergent interests, all have different concepts of what the perfect ways are to pass leisure time. Take the two adults in my family, for starters. Though we've built a life together on a million shared interests and inclinations, we have a fundamental U."
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including the wolf, lynx and badger, from countries where so-called leg-hold traps and other methods considered inhumane are still used The ban would start in January 1995 under current plans The traps which snap tightly shut on their victims, often breaking their limbs and causing a slow, painful death would also be banned within the 12-country EC beginning with the start of 1993 But the diplomats said Canada and the United States, which would be hit by the move, were lobbying hard for the import ban to be put back to allow more time for more humane traps to be developed Imports from the Soviet Union would also be affected The dates should be based on scientific evidence of when other traps will be available, one U ADDITIONAL REPORTING: PHILIP AUTHIER OF THE GAZETTE'S QUEBEC BUREAU I'm honest, not a hero Man feted for returning $277,700 he found SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE SAN FRANCISCO A restaurant employee who found and returned a sailor's bag containing $277,700 to its elderly owner says he is getting tired of people calling him a hero I don't think I'm a hero I'm an honest man,
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THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1998 A3 THE BIG FREEZE Transportation falls victim to weather Freezing rain turns highways into rivers of slush and railway lines into sheets of ice AARON DERFEL The Gazette Most trains, planes and automobiles ground to a halt yesterday as the second ice storm in a week battered the Montreal region's transportation network. Freezing rain turned highways into rivers of slush and rail lines into sheets of ice. Many motorists chose to stay home rather than venture out in the treacherous weather. Major airlines canceled flights in and out of Montreal, bus trips were delayed by as much as 45 minutes and train service was disrupted. At Dorval Airport, hundreds of commuters sat forlornly in the food court for hours on end, waiting to catch one of the few flights out of the city. "It's like Siberia out there!" Taline Kabadjian, 38, said as she picked at a half-eaten pastry. Kabadjian, who lives in Nice, flew to Montreal last week for a family visit.
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M on the beach to deep water supply Since the erection of the LaChine Water and Power Company the shallow part has become almost dry, with the result that the pipes have become exposed In order to prevent them from freezing several parties had, when the cold weather set in, covered the exposed parts of the pipes with manure The recent thaw has caused all this manure to liquefy and turn into large pools of liquid blight to the disgust of those residents of Verdun who have to take their water supply from the river Dr. Pelletier replied that orders would be issued at once to the Municipal Council of LaChine to have the manure removed from the pipes, and in regard to the Verdun offenders the same steps would be taken In answer to the deputation Dr.
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Thank you very much for your understanding. DAVID SIDAWAY, GAZETTE Snap, crack, crash; Thousands of trees in parks across the island are succumbing to ice build-up and wind. Mount Royal ravaged People ignore danger to visit the 'beautiful' mountain MICHELLE IALONDE The Gazette Standing in a branch-littered clearing on Mount Royal yesterday afternoon and looking up at the ice-glazed trees was like watching fireworks in reverse: The silver explosions would start, static in the sky, then a terrible crack, and a spectacular crash to the ground. Dozens of people were on the mountain yesterday, despite a city directive that all city parks are closed because of the danger of falling trees and branches. Nowhere was the damage as heavy as on Mount Royal, because of its height and exposure to the wind. Parks department superintendent Jean-Jacques Linscourt estimated yesterday that a quarter of the trees in Mount Royal Park might have to be cut down because of the terrible damage caused by this week's ice storm.
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"Tuesday Evening, Stocks The exasperating downpour of rain and accompanying gale, if annoying to the ordinary citizen, was doubly so to the broker and speculator interested in news from the outside world All day the ticker was silent as regards what was going on on the outside exchanges, and beyond some sort of information, secured by means of the long distance telephone, no news was received, as a result business generally was quiet, with little to note There is considerable talk on the street with regard to recent activity in Reading Block, it being noteworthy that throughout the panic there was generally a market for it The Commercial Advertiser sums the matter up as follows: The activity in circles identified with Reading stock and bondholders and the remarkable strength of Reading securities are beginning to attract attention For some time past, in fact throughout the whole of the July panic, there was always a market for Reading stock At present the securities of the road are selling 'mystery on,' and very conflicting accounts as to the nature of this mystery are current To the casual observer Sir Isaac L Rice is the only man that looms up in connection with Reading at present,
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The life-saving crews have doubled their patrols and are on the alert so as to promptly answer signals of distress. One wreck was reported tonight. It occurred on Rockaway Beach, opposite the Arverne hotel. The Arverne life-saving crew cannot go to the relief of the vessel on account of the blinding snowstorm and the high and heavy sea which prevails. The vessel is stranded some distance off shore, and her size or the crew she carries cannot be ascertained. The fate of the crew is in doubt, but their position is an extremely dangerous one. NEBRASKA, OMAHA, Neb., February 12. Nebraska is snowbound. For the past twenty-four hours a terrific blizzard has prevailed throughout the state. The fall has been about twelve inches and, following the eight-inch fall of snow on Thursday, makes the depth at least twenty inches. The cold is extremely severe with few exceptions. Omaha traffic of every description is suspended. Trains in every direction last night were abandoned. The mail trains are being got through with difficulty. The high wind has been piling the snow in great drifts.
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GAZETTE, PETER MARTIN Swimmer makes a splash at pool in St Henri yesterday. Montrealers hit the pools. Hot, muggy day sets weather record. CAMPBELL CLARK THE GAZETTE Montrealers were finally able to take refuge from the hot, humid air by diving into cool public pools yesterday. The city opened its outdoor pools and there was no shortage of people waiting to take advantage. ""I got here right at the beginning,"" said a wet Richard Vachon, 12, soon after the 3 p.m. opening of the Georges Etienne Cartier pool in St Henri. ""I was anxious to go swimming."" He wasn’t the only one. ""We opened the gates at 3 p.m. and five minutes later we had 100 people in the pool,"" said pool supervisor Michel Dubois. Dozens had lined up waiting for it to open. ""It’s much busier than it usually is on opening day,"" he said. Record temperatures prompted Longueuil to open five of its 22 outdoor pools at 1 p.m. That sent city officials scrambling to staff the pools, said Brenda Hennessey of Longueuil's recreation department. ""We had to get on the phones early this morning to call everybody we could catch,"" she said. Many suburban towns open their outdoor pools in late May or early June, but Montrealers typically hate to wait till just before the St Jean Baptiste holiday, June 24. Yesterday's 33-degree weather set another record, surpassing the June 17 record of 31.1 degrees set in 1949, said Michael Laws of Meteorological Technologies, a weather-forecasting firm. The record heat combined with a relative humidity of 64 per cent to make for a thick, pea-soup air that felt more like 42 or 43 degrees, according to the humidex index. The hot weather is expected to continue today, with a cooler, drier air mass moving in tomorrow. It will cool down gradually, Laws said. ""The humidity should go down a notch Sunday and then a little more on Monday."" The temperature is expected to edge down to 29 or 30 degrees tomorrow and 27 or 28 on Monday. Officials at some Montreal hospitals reported a few cases of severe sunburn, while several said they had more visits than usual from people with breathing difficulties, particularly asthmatics. They blamed a high level of pollen in the air and a relative lack of wind. The heat also caused environmental problems. The hot sun reacted with pollutants in the air to produce ground-level ozone which, at high concentrations, can cause breathing difficulties in people with respiratory ailments, said Fernand Cadieux, who heads the Montreal Urban Community's air and water quality department. Readings for ground-level ozone yesterday surpassed the department's maximum standard of 82 parts per billion, Cadieux said, but the concentration levels did not reach the 120 parts-per-billion level that most medical studies say affects human health. Here are some tips to survive the heatwave: Stay out of the heat as much as possible. Try to avoid doing outside work between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you have outside work to do, schedule it for early morning or evening and take frequent breaks in a cool, shaded area. Always wear a hat and avoid tight-fitting clothing. Light-colored clothing reflects the heat, dark-colored clothing absorbs it. Drink plenty of fluids, and avoid alcohol and caffeine. Never leave a child in an enclosed area without ventilation, such as a car. Children are prone to passing out if they stand still under the hot sun for prolonged periods - more than 30 minutes. If this happens, lie the child down on her back in a shaded area, give her something to drink and put a cold, wet towel on the child's body. ADDITIONAL REPORTING: CANADIAN PRESS."
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Sunday evening's despatches brought the news that a very severe blizzard was prevailing in Kansas. This storm has since spread all over the Western states, going as far south as St. Louis, where the phenomenal fall for that latitude of four inches of snow was recorded. Chicago's winds never blew before as they did yesterday and from all points in the Western states come the same reports of unprecedented snowfalls and heavy winds. In Canada the storm, or another, appeared at an early hour yesterday morning, and by six o'clock the electric car services in all the important points west of Toronto had been completely paralyzed. This continent was not alone. The cable reports extraordinarily high winds as prevailing in Great Britain, attended by many shipwrecks, while reports of the same nature come from Europe as far distant as Austria, showing that the European storm was almost as widespread as the American. IN CANADA, Yesterday's Storm Paralysed all the Western Ontario Towns. TORONTO, February 12. The snow storm here was one of the worst recollected by the average citizen.
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THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1998 A3 THE BIG FREEZE Transportation falls victim to weather Freezing rain turns highways into rivers of slush and railway lines into sheets of ice AARON DERFEL The Gazette Most trains, planes and automobiles ground to a halt yesterday as the second ice storm in a week battered the Montreal region's transportation network. Freezing rain turned highways into rivers of slush and rail lines into sheets of ice. Many motorists chose to stay home rather than venture out in the treacherous weather. Major airlines canceled flights in and out of Montreal, bus trips were delayed by as much as 45 minutes and train service was disrupted. At Dorval Airport, hundreds of commuters sat forlornly in the food court for hours on end, waiting to catch one of the few flights out of the city. "It's like Siberia out there!" Taline Kabadjian, 38, said as she picked at a half-eaten pastry. Kabadjian, who lives in Nice, flew to Montreal last week for a family visit. "But I can't wait to go home," she said, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I've done nothing here but stay indoors and watch TV." Ben Yankson, 21, arrived at the airport from Calgary a day late and was lounging in the terminal for hours, hoping to be picked up by his girlfriend. "The problem is I can't reach her by phone," Yankson said. "I don't know where she is and I'm hoping she'll come and get me. I'm a patient guy, but this is too much," he added. The airlines canceled 255 flights in and out of Dorval, up from 200 on Wednesday even though the runways were clear. The ice storm forced Transport Quebec to close 30 highways for most of the day and 13 were still off-limits late last night. Montreal Island highways, however, remained open and work crews were busy de-icing them overnight. Via Rail canceled its train routes west of Toronto in both directions because of fallen debris on tracks. "The bus drivers are being very careful on the road because of the icy conditions," officials said they expected some lines would stay shut this morning. "This is probably the first time that service from Toronto to the east coast has been canceled in a single day," Via spokesman Malcolm Andrews said. Commuter-train service was also hampered. The Montreal-Rigaud line has been closed until further notice, while there will be no service between Dorion and Rigaud until Monday. The other commuter lines should run normally. West Island commuters who thought they'd get to work early yesterday morning by rushing for commuter train No. 10 had another think coming. After pulling into Beaconsfield station about 20 minutes late, the 7:42 a.m. Montreal-bound train ground to a halt one kilometer short of Dorval station when live electrical wires were spotted on the track. As many as 400 passengers were then told to disembark and walk to Dorval, where they could board buses bound for the Lionel Groulx metro station. At the Montreal bus station, trips to New York and Boston were canceled, while passengers had to endure delays for up to 45 minutes on all other routes. "The bus drivers are being very careful on the road because of the icy conditions," bus terminal official Patricia Papineau said. The Montreal South Shore Transit Corp. cut 40 of its rush hour bus routes in the afternoon, leaving commuters with only the 21 major ones to get home. The transit system could no longer keep up after three days of blackouts at all three of its garages, which left only backup generators to provide power for lighting, vehicle-repair equipment and a few fuel pumps, communications director Raymond Allard said. The Sureté du Quebec reported fewer highway accidents than in normal weather conditions because most motorists chose to stay at home. "The rush hour was quite calm," Constable Francois Dore said. "Fewer and fewer people are taking to the road and we expect that to continue today." Debbie Parkes and Claude Arpin of The Gazette contributed to this report. Storm bringing people together Kahnawake elders look on bright side LYNN MOORE The Gazette Gratitude for an ice storm that has walloped their region hard, knocking out power to about half a million South Shore residents, is about the last thing one might expect from residents. But Joe Deer, his wife, Josie Deer, and other elders of Kahnawake figure that the storm has provided a set of opportunities that might come once or twice a generation. "It's getting the people back together and it reminds people of their relationship with other people," Joe Deer told visitors to his Kahnawake home yesterday. An estimated 60 to 70 percent of Kahnawake's homes and businesses were without power yesterday afternoon. Evidence of the enduring storm was inescapable in the region. 200 COTS READY In Chateauguay, ice-laden trees partially blocked some riverside roads while Longueuil officials warned motorists, especially truck drivers, to avoid secondary roads and low-hanging, ice-laden power lines. Kahnawake's emergency shelter provided about 300 suppers last night and 200 cots were at the ready to serve as beds. "We are prepared," community-services committee member Rheena Diabo said. And word of the shelter had been spread. About 15,000 notices had been distributed, advising people of the shelter set up at the Knights of Columbus hall. Local radio station K103, using an emergency generator, alerted residents to news of the shelter and conservation officers had traveled in trucks and all-terrain vehicles to outlying homes, offering those residents a lift into town. But about 55 elderly or infirm people who had no power or heat refused to leave their homes, Diabo said. "They grew up during the Depression and take this in stride," she said. "They are tough and they know what to do." They do have wood-burning stoves and light sources, Diabo added. And authorities or family members check on them regularly, she said. Deer, who is pushing 76 and breaks out the ceremonial tobacco when visitors arrive at his home, understands the stand taken by his contemporaries. So does Kellyann Meloche, who turns 23 next week, and uses computers, cellular telephones and fax machines in her job as coordinator of emergency planning for the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake. "They (the community elders) have been through tough times. For them, this is not difficult. And they have wood stoves. Now everyone is gathering around the stoves in their homes and talking. They like it that their children and grandchildren can come and sit around the fire and talk about things," Meloche explained. Among the items on Meloche's agenda yesterday were meetings with other emergency workers and council members to determine whether a state of emergency should be declared in Kahnawake. Another item was what the community's response would be to any possible offers of assistance from the Canadian Forces. It was a topic that Meloche approached gingerly yesterday. (During the 1990 Oka crisis, emotions ran high as armed Mohawks blocked the Mercier Bridge in solidarity with Mohawks in Kanesatake locked in a 78-day standoff against provincial police and the army.) "These are certainly different circumstances," Meloche said. "I know that a lot of people have put '90 in the past. For instance, we have got cots (for Kahnawake's shelter) from the Red Cross and there was a time in '90 when it refused to come in here because they deemed Kahnawake a war zone. But now we are working with them." Damage from ice will be most costly GEOFF BAKER The Gazette A senior insurance official now says the ice storm that has ravaged southern Quebec this week will cost more to fix than any other winter weather disaster in Canadian history. "I think this is definitely the worst storm where insurance was involved in terms of winter storms," said Raymond Medza, general manager for the Quebec region of the Insurance Bureau of Canada. Medza said that from the initial reports he's been getting, the cost of storm damage should rise well into the tens of millions of dollars when his umbrella association, which counts about 140 insurers in Quebec, starts getting financial estimates from members next week. Costly winter storms are unusual, he said, since the biggest inconveniences are usually limited to traffic chaos and not physical damage. The insurance bureau began tracking storm costs after the July 14, 1987, flood in Montreal that resulted in payouts of about $70 million. Financial damage from storms before that would have trouble cracking today's Top-50 list because of inflation and Medza said none of the winter ones - including Montreal's so-called "storm of the century" in March 1971 - come even close to what this week's will cost. "I was in this same office I'm in now back in 1971 and I was stranded here for two days," he said of the storm that dropped 47 centimeters of snow in Montreal on March 3 and 4 of that year. "We actually had a pretty good time here. While the streets were blocked and you couldn't go anywhere, you didn't have power failures or tree branches crashing down on cars and homes." The most expensive winter storm recorded in Canada from an insurance perspective was a March 1991 tornado that tore through Sarnia, Ont., and caused $25 million worth of insurable damage. None of Montreal's previous ice storms made the insurance bureau's list of the most costly Canadian natural disasters. "Two people who work with me had tree branches crash through their roofs," Medza said the heaviest storm damage occurs during the summer months, when high winds can cause tornadoes and excessive rain brings sewer backups and floods homes. Of the 48 most costly Canadian storms, 31 of them occurred during the months of July and August. But it was on Sept. 7, 1991, that a severe hail storm rained down on the city of Calgary, causing $342 million in insurable damage to homes and cars - the highest total recorded by any natural disaster in Canada's history. Quebec's worst insurance bill was for $212 million after the July 1996 flooding in the Saguenay - although about $108 million of that total came from one company reporting three commercial-property claims. The cost of disaster Most expensive storms Cities Claims Amount paid Calgary, Alta. (hail) Sept. 7, 1991 116,311 $342 million Saguenay (flood) July 19-20, 1996 6,461 $212 million Edmonton, Alta. (tornado) July 31, 1987 58,506 $148 million Calgary, Alta. (hail) July 16-18, 1996 21,918 $103 million Calgary, Alta. (hail) July 24-25, 1996 17,337 $75 million Montreal (flood) July 14, 1987 NA $70 million Montreal and Quebec City (flood) Nov. 9, 1996 9,094 $65 million Southern Ontario (various storms) July 13-15, 1995 23,836 $53 million Calgary, Alta. (hail) July 17, 1995 18,839 $52 million Medicine Hat, Alta. (tornado) June 7, 1988 21,764 $50 million Most expensive winter storms Sarnia, Ont. (tornado) March 27-28, 1991 14,608 $25 million Ont., Que. fighting the ice Ottawa declares state of emergency; parts of Vermont, Maine in the dark JONATHON GATEHOUSE The Gazette It may be cold comfort to the millions of Quebecers left shivering in the dark by a series of freezing rain storms, but they are not alone in their misery. The same weather system that has dumped more than 50 millimeters - and counting - of icy precipitation on southwestern Quebec this week has also wreaked havoc on eastern Ontario and several U.S. states. More than 200,000 Ontario Hydro customers in the areas of Ottawa, Kingston and Cornwall were left without power yesterday, and officials said it may be days before service is re-established. "It's difficult to tell how long this is going to take, the weather is really working against us," said Ontario Hydro spokesman Al Manchee. "It could be a matter of hours for some and a matter of days for others." In Ottawa, more than 30,000 of the 110,000 Hydro customers in the city were without power yesterday morning, and the storm was again blamed for wiping out progress made earlier in the week. "We're right back in the thick of things now," Hydro spokesman Dan Ralph said. City officials declared a state of emergency, and Ralph said it will be at least another 24 hours before the damage is repaired. The weather and Ottawa airport delays have forced Prime Minister Jean Chretien and the provincial premiers to postpone from Saturday to Sunday their departure on a trade mission to Latin America. While storm-struck people in Ottawa and Montreal scramble to find flashlights and friends with electricity, people living in the surrounding countryside are facing other challenges, like helping their animals survive and dealing with isolation. At the Claire farmhouse in Vankleek Hill, Ont., the phone was ringing off the hook - just about the only appliance that is still working since the ice storm hit. "No, I don't have a generator, I need a generator," Lorie Claire explained to a fellow dairy farmer on the other end of the line. "We've been out since Monday. Oh God, it's terrible." NOT GOING ANYWHERE Hundreds of Montrealers have fled their frigid homes for the warmth of a hotel room, but Warren and Lois Gamble endured their third night without power in Notre Dame de Grace to keep an eye on their dog, two cats and a budgie. The couple, both 68, bundled up in sweaters and winter jackets against the chilly 11C temperature in their home and spent part of last night reading newspapers by candlelight to pass the time. Bouchard praises Quebecers Solidarity and acts of kindness are unprecedented, he says PHILIP AUTHIER The Gazette Premier Lucien Bouchard last night praised Quebecers' efforts to deal with the freezing rain ice storm, saying the level of solidarity and acts of kindness they are showing is unprecedented. Bouchard, who was forced to abandon his own Outremont apartment and is staying with his family in a hotel because of the power failure, said it's warming to see ordinary citizens pulling together at a time of crisis. "I have full admiration for the way the people of Quebec are supporting those difficult times," Bouchard said at a press conference held at his offices in the Hydro-Quebec building downtown. "They are patient. They are courageous and they show a marvelous solidarity. It's really warming to see how much people are reaching to help each other, how they open their homes. I think this is the recipe of success. I hope this manifestation of patience and solidarity will hold on because we need some more days. I want them to be assured that Hydro-Quebec, the municipalities, that so many people from outside Quebec, are really giving a hand to get out of it." Bouchard said Newfoundland Premier Brian Tobin and Manitoba Premier Gary Filmon had also called him to offer their own hydro workers to help bring Quebec's power system back. American states are also lending a hand, offering personnel to Hydro-Quebec, he said. Inside Quebec, Bouchard said the show of solidarity is unprecedented, from individuals taking in friends and relatives to hotel owners offering reduced rates for those who have been ousted from their homes. He mentioned Hydro workers who are putting in long shifts to reconnect homes and the work of hundreds of volunteers helping people cope. He said government and municipal officials have now opened 154 shelters in the province for those with nowhere to go and said the government is looking at opening another huge center at the former Saint-Jean military college which could accommodate 2,500 people. DON MAC DONALD OF THE GAZETTE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS REPORT City runs out of rooms DAVID JOHNSTON The Gazette There was no room at the inn. A Montreal company that keeps a centralized computer record of hotel bookings on behalf of 22,000 two-star or better hotel rooms in greater Montreal said only eight hotel rooms in four hotels in its network that still had power early yesterday evening hadn't been booked. "And those rooms became available only because of late-afternoon cancellations," said Gilbert Deschenes, co-owner of Hospitalite Canada Tours, the company that operates the central reservations system. "So basically, everything was booked. It will prove to be the busiest night of 1998." Unless, of course, there's no room at the inn again tonight as well. DIGGING IN "I'm staying as long as it takes," Benita Greenspon of Notre Dame de Grace said early last evening, as she stood in the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Sherbrooke St. This is Greenspon's first stay in the ritzy Ritz. She booked in Wednesday, and says she's having a great time. "I've brought my dog, and I'm trying to make a mini-vacation of it all," she said. She's taking advantage of a special $98-a-night ice-storm rate introduced by the hotel on Tuesday afternoon. Greenspon, a businesswoman, is staying in a room that would normally go for $150 in winter and $250 in summer. "Most of our local guests are from Saint-Lambert." THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1998 F7 Across 1 Kind of wrench 7 Venomous, as a snake 13 Do well 14 Not real 16 Reducer 17 Eavesdropped 19 With 49-Across, underlying theme of 24-Down 21 Prefix with stasis 22 only 23 Appropriate, in a way 25 School sub 26 Hall of fame 28 Brine-cured cheeses 30 The skeptic 32 Hairy-chested 33 With the worst consequences 35 Convictions 36 Foods, Inc 37 Frequent 24-Down subject 38 Picture 39 Public relations interpretations 40 Undermine 41 Vituperates 43 Oft 47 Site of temptation 49 52 54 55 56 57 58 See 19-Across Nice work if you can get it James Russell Lowell, for one Freshens, in a way Bow out Illegal race track workers Secret fraternity ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE Down Put on "Goody!" Desire Wind-up toys? Incessantly Arctic Very much Climb Wallop Some investors' income: Abbr 11 Pipe part 12 Truthful qualities 15 Actress Laurie of "Roseanne" 18 Parts of meeting rooms Hairy-chested Theme of this puzzle, with "The" 10 20 24 No 1 26 The believer 27 Spanish stew 29 Object of March celebrations 30 Made more precipitous 31 "Double Indemnity" novelist 32 Phlebotomy target 33 Defensive ditches 34 Land of peace and simplicity 35 Heaven 37 Relevance 39 Bothersome bedmate 42 Critical 43 Fieri fadas and others 44 Statistical bit 45 It's put away for winter 46 Mourning sites 48 Student of Sensed 50 Give a wave? 51 Essay's basis 53 Kind of gun TODAY'S FORECAST For updated weather information, please call The Gazette, 661-214, code 6000. Each call costs 50 cents in the Montreal area. EXTENDED WEATHER Tomorrow Today's high -1 Tonight's low -5 70 chance of ice pellets in the morning, becoming 100 chance of freezing rain in the afternoon. Winds increasing to northeasterly 40 km/h. Windchill -15 tonight, 100 chance of ice pellets. Forecast issued at 5 p.m. yesterday covers highs for today and overnight. High -6, Low near -13, Snow Laurentians High -2, Low near -8, Ice pellets Eastern Ontario High -1, Low near -8, Freezing rain Southern Ontario High 2, Low near -4, Cloudy Quebec City High -5, Low near -8, Ice pellets Eastern Townships High 1, Low near -2, Rain Northern New England High 2, Low near -1, Showers Gaspé High -9, Low near -10, Flurries THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1998 A9 NATION Binnie named to Supreme Court STEPHEN BINDMAN Southam News OTTAWA - A highly respected but little-known Bay Street lawyer and constitutional expert is the newest member of the Supreme Court of Canada. But Prime Minister Jean Chretien's surprise appointment yesterday of Ian Binnie is being criticized as a missed opportunity to appoint another woman to the country's top court. "It's absolutely mind-boggling," said University of Calgary professor Kathleen Mahoney. "Fifty percent of the people in Canada are women and there are so many good women on the bench that they can no longer justify just two women out of nine on the Supreme Court of Canada." University of Ottawa professor Ed Ratushny agreed that, while Binnie will make an excellent judge, several strong female judges on the Ontario Court of Appeal could have received the nod. Fifty-eight-year-old Binnie, a partner with the country's largest national law firm, McCarthy Tetrault, replaces Justice John Sopinka, who died suddenly late last year. He is Chretien's second appointment to the high court - New Brunswick Judge Michel Bastarache was appointed in October to replace retiring Gerard La Forest. Mild-mannered and publicity-shy, the Montreal-born, Cambridge-educated lawyer has represented a wide variety of clients during his 30-year legal career, ranging from large corporations to Guy Paul Morin, who was wrongfully convicted of killing his neighbor. Binnie is also no stranger to Ottawa, having spent four years as assistant deputy minister of Justice in the 1980s, responsible for all litigation by or against the federal government. He has appeared before the Supreme Court more than 25 times, arguing both for and against the federal government on issues ranging from gay rights to cruise-missile testing. He has represented the media in several important cases, including challenges to the publication ban in the Karla Homolka case and to a law that restricts the reporting of opinion polls in the days before federal elections. Binnie has extensive constitutional experience. Besides arguing numerous cases involving the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, he recently represented Newfoundland in its bid for constitutional reforms to its religious-based education system and was counsel to a Senate-Commons committee on the Meech Lake accord in the late 1980s. Chief Justice Antonio Lamer said Binnie will be sworn in Feb. 2 and will spend the following few weeks preparing for the hearings on Quebec's right to secede unilaterally, which will proceed as scheduled on Feb. 16. He said Binnie's appointment from private practice will help keep the court in touch with the society it serves. Chretien defended the appointment even though there are only two women on the top court - Claire L'Heureux-Dube and Beverley McLachlin. He said Justice Minister Anne McLellan recommended a lawyer from private practice to replace Sopinka. "It's not a question of numbers. We do not select based on sex and language and religion and color. We try to have the best person available," said Chretien, who as justice minister appointed Bertha Wilson as the first woman on the top court. Ontario lawyer is called sharp, funny Binnie steps into late John Sopinka's shoes JIM BRONSKILL Southam News OTTAWA - The magazine article featured prominent lawyer John Sopinka, but the accompanying photograph was of colleague Ian Binnie. It was an easy mistake to make: the two legal eagles, with neatly trimmed mustaches and wide-rimmed glasses, looked strikingly similar. The 1988 mugshot mix-up eerily foreshadowed events to come. Binnie, appointed yesterday to the Supreme Court, fills the vacancy left by Sopinka's untimely November death. Both men made the rare leap from careers as practicing lawyers to the country's highest bench. And the similarities do not end there. Associates say Binnie possesses two of Sopinka's finest traits - the ability to distill complex arguments into simple language and a warm sense of humor. "The late John Sopinka, in the opinion of most, is irreplaceable," said Ottawa lawyer David Scott. "But Ian is certainly a worthy successor, tragic as John's departure was." A constitutional expert, Binnie has handled cases on a wide range of subjects, including freedom of expression, pharmaceutical regulation, free trade, aboriginal issues and international boundaries. As a young man, Binnie's formidable intellect led him to England's Cambridge University, where he earned a law degree before returning to Canada to continue his studies. After establishing a track record in private practice, he served four years as associate deputy justice minister in the federal government. In 1986, he joined the law firm McCarthy Tetrault. Peter Russell, a law professor at the University of Toronto, said the Supreme Court will benefit from Binnie's solid experience in constitutional and international affairs. "A lot of the court's most challenging work ahead lies in those fields." Binnie hinted that joining the court will not prevent him from occasionally wading into debates about how the law applies to current events. "I certainly think that judges are accountable, because they exercise a lot of authority on matters that are important to individuals," he said. "I don't think they should be immune from criticism and I don't think that they should pretend that their views are of no importance and, therefore, not speak out." Binnie said he was "astonished" when he was approached last month to see whether he would be a candidate. "I had not applied for any judicial position and there was certainly no lobby," he said. "The process that produced it is something that I don't know about." He said, "I've been to the Supreme Court often enough as a lawyer and it's going to be interesting to see it from the other side of the bench." Binnie said he is a fan of the charter and is prepared to use it to strike down laws. "I think when the charter was brought, it was intended to be used constructively and creatively, and I think that's what the court has done. The elected legislators gave the courts the tools by which they have invalidated some laws." It's not as if the courts have usurped the power that the parliamentarians never intended to confer. "I don't know that I can pigeonhole myself as a conservative or liberal or activist. I think those concepts are applied by others to judges when they see what kind of track record is developed. That will emerge over time." Binnie has four children with wife Susan, who works for the Law Society of Upper Canada. Daughter Alexandra is a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University in England. Although he typically has a full legal plate, Binnie has made time for gardening, skiing and sailing. He is invariably described as kind and personable, but not to be taken lightly in the courtroom. A colleague remembers a 1992 boundary dispute with France in which Binnie, representing Ottawa, boiled down a confusing point into an amusing analogy about a joint bank account. The story not only clearly explained the point, but had the French lawyer and the judge in gales of laughter, recalls the associate. "Not an easy thing to do. It's certainly one of the key features of his approach to difficult issues, to get at the essence of them and to express that in very simple, very matter-of-fact but very persuasive language." Binnie was often called in to rescue floundering cases on appeal - for example, last year he persuaded the Supreme Court to let three Nazi war-crimes cases proceed despite a secret meeting between a judge and a senior federal lawyer. "He's one of the best lawyers in Canada and he's the kind of person we need on the Supreme Court of Canada," said Osgoode Hall law professor Patrick Monahan. Scott sees Binnie intellectually as something of an iron fist in a velvet glove. "One should not confuse his very gentle appearance and approach as any timidity or absence of focus or purpose," he said. "He knows exactly what he's doing." STEPHEN BINDMAN OF SOUTHAM NEWS CONTRIBUTED TO THIS REPORT The Montreal Urban Community Police Service has added extra police patrols around the dock patrolling our streets. Officers in their local community stations are helping local citizens handle crisis situations. The Montreal Urban Community Police Service is encouraging all citizens to be especially careful and vigilant when approaching non-functional traffic lights. Police officers will be paying special attention to those who are driving dangerously, speeding and not conforming to proper road ethics. The Montreal Urban Community Police Service is advising citizens to avoid parking their vehicles under trees. CRIME PREVENTION TIPS DURING WEATHER WARNINGS Before leaving your home: Verify with your neighbors or your family who is staying and who is leaving. Be discreet about your emergency plans. Inform your neighbor/family where you will be staying and telephone number where you can be reached. Indicate to your neighbor approximate times you will be passing by to verify your abandoned home. If possible leave your neighbor a house key so they can make occasional verifications inside your home. Turn off all appliances so that your system will not be overloaded when electricity is re-activated. Giving your home that lived-in look: Inquire if your neighbor can park a car in your driveway. Ask your neighbor to make occasional verifications inside your home. Make sure all newspapers and mail are removed from the mailbox. Put away all tools and items that can help someone enter your home. Lock all doors and windows prior to leaving. We are asking that all Montreal citizens lend a helping hand and show a community spirit in this crisis! Please contact your neighborhood police station for further information. A message from The Montreal Gazette and your MUC police service. COMMUNAUTÉ URBAINE DE MONTRÉAL Police An advisory regarding your telephone service. The freezing rain storms have affected some telephone lines interrupting service in your region. Some further disruption is possible. Rest assured that we're doing everything in our power to provide service as conditions permit. Thank you very much for your understanding. Bell and Côte St. Luc that lost their power. "We opened up a closed unit and scrambled to get the beds set up for them," executive director Barbra Gold said. "It's going very well - in fact I'm afraid they'll be afraid to leave." Rev. Eric Maclean, president of Loyola High School, said disasters seem to bring out the best in many people. "Most people seem to really pull together," Maclean said, as staff in his office fielded calls from people looking for shelter. "We had a warm building and decided to share it with others." In Montreal West, more than a dozen volunteers worked the phones to call 2,500 households in the area to make sure no one was freezing or going without the necessities. Some people were calling their local YMCAs and offering to help out. "We've had lots of calls from people who are very supportive and these are people we don't even know," said Richard St-Yves, director of the Park Avenue YMCA. The Old Brewery Mission is at 866-6591. A listing of food banks did not include the Share the Warmth Foundation, which operates a food bank in Point St. Charles, servicing Montreal's southwest sector Little Burgundy, Point St. Charles, St. Henri and Verdun. Phone 933-5599. As well, a single telephone number was given for the Gai Écoute and Gay Line listening services. Although the two lines share a phone-message system, each service has its own number. Gay Line, for English-speaking callers, is at 866-5090. Gai Écoute, for French-speaking callers, is at 521-1508. Bouchard accepts Canadian Forces aid BLACKOUT Continued from Page A1 Environment Canada is forecasting another 10 millimeters of freezing rain for Montreal today, but they expect it to end in the late afternoon. Tomorrow and Sunday, it will be cloudy with a few sunny breaks and a 30- to 40-percent chance of flurries. Monday's forecast calls for up to 5 centimeters of snow and Tuesday is expected to be cloudy with a chance of flurries. Municipal authorities have set up 154 emergency shelters around the province, and spaces were filling up as night fell. All available rooms in metropolitan-area hotels that still had power were taken by 6 p.m. There have been six storm-related deaths so far, and more than 100 reported cases of carbon monoxide poisoning, as people tried to heat their homes with camp stoves and barbecues. And it appears that the situation might worsen still. Environment Canada says the new storm system expected to roll into Quebec late this morning will deposit even more freezing rain on the Eastern Townships than on Montreal, with areas near the U. THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1998 B7 Quebec has experienced its worst freezing rain storm in 15 years, damaging a record number of windshields and car windows. In order to respond efficiently to this urgent situation, all Lebeau Vitres d'autos service centers are extending store hours. So don't delay. Inquire at a Lebeau Vitres d'autos service center in your area. MONTREAL AREA Centre Centre Ouest Nord D' SPORTS Savage scores 4 as Habs beat Islanders 8-2. NATION Bay St. lawyer Binnie named to Supreme Court. A9 MONTREAL SINCE 1778 SPORTS FINAL FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1998 57 OUTSIDE METRO AREA 70 More pain ahead: Hydro blackout spreads, ice, rain forecast JONATHON GATEHOUSE The Gazette Hydro-Quebec's already damaged power-distribution system has been crippled by the latest onslaught of freezing rain, leaving more than 2.5 million Quebecers in the dark, and pessimistic officials say it will be several more days before electricity can be fully restored. "At this point, we don't have a problem with supply," Hydro chairman Andre Caille told reporters last night. "We have plenty of power. The problem is that the distribution network for our customers is out of service. It's not a matter of hours; it's a matter of days." By last night, just under one million businesses and households were without power, more than half of them on the South Shore. More than 213,000 customers on Montreal Island were blacked out, as were 12,000 in the Beauce and 187,000 in the Laurentians and Outaouais. Many people are beginning their fourth day without heat or light. Quebec's Public Security Department has asked employers to be "sensible" and provide workers with time off so they can deal with their housing problems and take care of children who have been out of school all week. Please see BLACKOUT, Page A2 INSIDE COMMENT- New views Columnist Gretta Chambers takes over the weekly French Press review, starting today. The issue of government’s helicopter purchase tops the news. Page B3 WORLD- Panic buying Indonesians line up to buy sugar, rice, cooking oil and whatever else they can grab as the rupiah sinks to an all-time low. Page B1 QUEBEC Bureaucrat bows out A bureaucrat who steered $4.8 million in federal grants to Option Canada has quietly left her post. Page A1 - PREVIEW Campaign humor Barry Levinson's Wag the Dog is a very funny, very scary U.S. presidential satire, film critic John Griffin writes. Page D1 INDEX Auto Plus F1 Bridge C5 Business E1 Chambers B3 Classified F1 Comics F8 Comment B3 Crosswords F2, F7 Curran A3 Dining Out D8 Editorials B2 Family Doctor C8 Horoscope F8 Johnson 83 Lion McDonald A4 Lomey E1 Landers C8 Legal Notices F5 Living C8 Markets E4 Movies D2 Mutual Funds E8 Needletrade F4 Obituaries F5, F6 Preview D1 Probe C8 Robinson 82 RSVP F3 Scoreboard C6 Sports C1 TV Listings D10 What's On D9, D10 Wonderword C4 World B1 QUOTE- Admiration Our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves. Ambrose Bierce. PIERRE OBENORAUF, GAZETTE A young boy broke into tears as he sat on an army cot in the city of Montreal's Little Burgundy shelter yesterday. Story, Page A3. Workers sent home or SHEILA McGOVERN and ANDY RIGA The Gazette Thousands of workers were sent home early yesterday and told not to come back today. Others are being told they never have to leave - they can camp out in their heated workplaces, or bring the children to the office, or bring the whole family for a hot meal in the cafeteria. Across the Montreal region, major employers are scrambling to deal with the storm, which shows no signs of letting up. Overall, employers reported their staff are a resilient lot - with the majority struggling in every day, despite the fact that their homes are turning into ice palaces. But yesterday afternoon, some employers decided to call it quits. Pierre Martel, regional director of the provincial Public Security Department, urged all employers to be flexible with employees having trouble getting to work and, if possible, give them today off. Longueuil-based Pratt & Whitney sent 6,500 workers home until at least Sunday. CAE told its 4,000 employees how power gets to us (usually) Tremendously high voltage used for transmission over vast distances must be stepped down for household use. DOUG SWEET The Gazette Electricity is one of those things we tend to think about only when it's gone. Our lights, stoves, furnaces, water heaters, refrigerators, TV sets, VCRs, radios and computers work most of the time. We just push the button or twist the switch. We might ponder our use of power a bit more when we get our hydro bills, but then it's time to crank up the stereo or do the wash. Getting that electricity from dams to doorsteps in Quebec involves transmission over vast distances via the highest-voltage power lines on the continent. The electricity in household circuits typically flows at 110-240 volts (the higher number is for appliances like a stove or dryer) and 100 or 200 amperes, which is a measurement of current. But between James Bay and Jeanne Mance St, the voltage goes on a roller-coaster ride. It starts with water spinning a turbine in a power dam. That turns a generator, which produces about 13 or 14 kilo-volts of electricity. Please see POWER, Page A7 JOHN MAHONCY, GAZETTE MUC police Constables Stefan Bisson and John Boersma take a man home to a LaSalle apartment building that had been evacuated. Avon Canada Inc. in Pointe Claire told its 900 employees to leave early yesterday and stay home today. "We've decided it's just too dangerous for people to be on the roads today," said Greg Power, manager of public affairs for Avon. Please see EMPLOYERS, Page A2. Samaritans bringing joy to strangers MONIQUE BEAUDIN The Gazette Jolene Barton toughed it out at her Kirkland home without electricity for two days, but with her husband out of town and no hope of getting her power back, she threw in the towel Wednesday, packed up her two kids and headed for a downtown hotel. That's when she met her Good Samaritan, one of hundreds around the Montreal region who have been helping friends, neighbors and mostly complete strangers through the devastation of the continuing storm. Barton, a Kentucky native who moved here in July, hit a pothole on Highway 40 and blew one of the tires on her minivan. Stuck on a patch of ice, she and her two sons waited as car after car whizzed by, but none stopped to help. Fifteen minutes later, a shiny black Porsche stopped and a man "dressed to the gills" in a three-piece suit escorted her off the highway and followed her to a car dealership on St John's Blvd. It was closed, knocked out by the power failure, like several service stations at which she had stopped. Please see SAMARITANS, Page A2. Here's what's coming Weather details, Page F7 About 10 mm of freezing rain, cloudy with sunny breaks; 40-percent chance of flurries, a mixture of sun and clouds with a slight chance of flurries up to 5 cms. More storm storage To the rescue: 3,000 Canadian soldiers will help Hydro-Quebec and municipalities clear away the storm debris. Page A3. Mount Royal is beautiful, devastated; list of shelters growing; Big O ready for Stones. Page A4. Freezing rain shuts highways and runways and turns rail lines into sheets of ice. Page A5. Ottawa declares a state of emergency and parts of Vermont and Maine are blacked out; the great shutdown rumor; we have more answers to common storm questions. Page A5.
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Hydro transmission-line specialist Elias Ghannoum said The Chateauguay-Hertel line, however, is much more damaged than previously known Repair crews discovered yesterday that 16 pylons had toppled on the line Hydro expects to have it back up by Jan 30 That line is critical because the Hertel substation supplies downtown with most of its power The Hertel-Boucherville line is too damaged to repair immediately Hydro has decided instead to put up a temporary 735-kv line between the two substations, grabbing an existing line nearby that was not damaged by the ice storms That temporary line should be up in a few days, Ghannoum predicted The line can supply Hertel with up to 2,200 megawatts NO ESTIMATE OF TOTAL COST "It will act as a new loop between the substations," he said "We will be able to increase the capacity to Hertel If you have additional power, that's a welcome situation You can increase the power that goes downtown" The Boucherville-Duvernay line should be reconnected by Jan 21 Once Hydro repairs that line,
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D'Iys: "The greatest snow blizzard experienced for many years quit active operations Saturday morning after a forty-eight hours' rage, depositing a greater quantity of snow than has fallen in the entire three past years. The thermometer at no time during the storm was over zero," Plaina, N.D., December 5. "A terrible blizzard set in Thursday morning, continued all day Thursday, Thursday night, Friday, and is still howling with increased velocity. Business is at a standstill. No one can get in or out of the city. The sidewalks and streets are blocked with snowbanks 10 or 15 feet high." E.K.N.A.I., N.D., December 5. "One of the worst blizzards ever experienced in this section of the Northwest has raged since 11 o'clock Wednesday night. Business is almost entirely suspended. Stock on the ranges is in a bad plight and great loss is feared. ONLY TWO NOW MISSING. The Reported Undeton River Disaster Dwindles Down Every Day After." Havre, N.
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Then comes punishment from the American authorities, followed by revenge from the savages with horrible atrocities. There is nothing of this allowed in Canada. The Northwest Mounted Police, a select body of cavalry which might pass anywhere as red jackets, watch over the Indians and their source of temptation and evil drink. These fine soldiers are dressed in scarlet, so that all the Indians may know they are the soldiers of their great mother, the Queen of England. The lance and its flag can be seen a long way off; thus the quick-eyed Indian discovers one of the Queen's soldiers miles away, and the power and authority of that single soldier are known and felt throughout the district. One glimpse of him tells the vile whiskey dealer, with his schemes, James Barron, found guilty of carrying a revolver, was then called to the dock to receive sentence. His Honor said he had communicated with the American Consul about him, and had come to the conclusion that the imprisonment he had already suffered was adequate to the offense. I would accordingly discharge him, but the revolver would be confiscated. The Court was then adjourned till 11 o'clock today.
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ML COST $400,080 Several New Intercepting Sewers Proposed by Mr St George THE FLOODING OF CELLARS In Great Part Caused by Outside Municipalities-The City Surveyor had Reported This but no Action was Taken by the Council The City Surveyor has addressed the following important communication to the chairman and members of the Road committee on the flooding of cellars, and also on the necessity of constructing a new intercepting sewer on Sherbrooke and St James streets. It reads as follows: Gentlemen, I beg to attach you herewith a report of Mr Brittain, recommending the construction of a new intercepting sewer on Sherbrooke street from Beaudry street to Coteau Neiges road. The construction of this sewer has become necessary by the fact that the city is receiving so many claims for flooding through the overflowing of the Coteau Harron main sewer and the intercepting sewer during very heavy exceptional rain storms. In my opinion these claims should not be entertained for the following reasons: 1. The Coteau Harron main sewer was built in 1867 in a low swampy valley, when the street was not formed and consequently no houses could have existed then.
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"But this is an exceptionally mild winter and the ice is not thick." Police said the ice was only about five inches thick at the spot where police divers conducted their search. "That's dangerous," Peltier said. "For the ice to be safe, it has to be at least 10, if not 12 inches thick." Peltier said Tewisha was employed by the Mohawk Band Council through the Kanesatake Forestry Corporation, which clears land for Hydro-Quebec lines. "He was an outdoor-type person, a really good man," he said. Tewisha was single and lived with his parents in Oka. JACK TODD Crushed spirit When police broke her arm, woman's life snapped, too.
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B, February 15 A heavy easterly snowstorm set in this morning and up the St John river. The wind tonight is almost hurricane. Major-General James Kilner, whose wife died about three weeks ago, was carried off today by paralysis. He was born in Middlesex, England, in 1807, and when 21 years of age went to India as lieutenant and continued in active service in the army till 1858, when he took up his residence at Fredericton. Five children survive him, three daughters in Fredericton and two sons in Toronto. The stream of returning exodians is now swollen by many New Brunswickers who have been discharged by the Missoula Mountain Lumbering Company. John W. Stroud, of Wm Stroud & Sons, arrived in St John last night, and put up his horse at Hamm's stables, having driven all the way from Montreal, striking through Quebec from River du Loup to New Brunswick and following the St John river from Woodstock to this city. FEBRUARY 16 1894 3 CUT AND DISTRICT MS Severe Snowstorm to the South and Delays all Trains. Dr. McXarhran's Letter The Hftxnr-cite III Fire In a Cheese Warehouse Ald. Beansolell Protested. St Henri Town council has authorized the borrowing of 200,000 to widen St James street. Public telephones are being placed in all the Police stations. No. 6 received its yesterday. Its number is 2316. The council of the Bankers' association held a meeting yesterday, but the business transacted was of a private nature. The employees in the cut nail department of the Montreal Rolling Mills are out on strike, having refused to accept a 15 percent reduction in wages. The special train of the Canadian Pacific Railway for Ottawa, which left the Windsor depot at 4:45 yesterday afternoon, was crowded with passengers. Mr. Julien Chabot, ex-general manager of the Richelieu Company, states that he did not resign from his position, as was stated, but that he was dismissed on short notice. The case of Abbott vs. P, one of the ex-presidents of the association, who was prevented from being present in consequence of family bereavement. Mr. George G. Foster said that so far as Brome County was concerned, there was no change that he knew of since last year. They were ready to work whenever there was an election. It was only a small county, but at that meeting there was present, with one exception, a man from every township. The one who was absent would have been in attendance had it not been for the snowstorm. A communication was read from Mr.
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Polls have suggested that the party still may be able to win the 10 per cent of 12 million votes in eastern Germany that are needed to secure seats in the Bonn parliament. The decision yesterday followed a 16-hour overnight meeting in Berlin, where debate over how much to give away was sometimes interrupted by the sounds of revellers celebrating the first anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall. The party assets are to be turned over to a government trust that is overseeing the disposal of state property in what used to be East Germany. But exactly how much the party actually owns is the topic of much debate here. Some estimates put the party's fortune four times higher than its own account. Even after yesterday's move, the party, by its own accounting, is keeping about $300 million of its declared assets of $1.5 billion. Gysi said the $300 million is the minimum the party needs for its political survival. "We are making a cut that really hurts," Gysi said after the meeting. "This clean cut will enable us to step into the political future with our heads held high."
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Neither police nor company officials could say how many crew members were on board when the explosion occurred. Floods force families to flee homes Montreal-area communities spared by cooler weather. BECANCOUR Nearly 150 people fled their homes yesterday when the ice-clogged Becancour River, fed by runoff from an early spring thaw, overflowed its banks. The lower part of the community, halfway between Montreal and Quebec, was inundated when an ice jam formed on Sunday night. Elsewhere in Quebec, an icebreaker was at work yesterday in Riviere des Prairies, near Repentigny, to prevent ice from blocking the river. "There's always a danger," said Lise Theberge of the Environment Department's Montreal office, noting that water levels are high. A return to cool, dry weather had lessened the flood danger around Montreal, she added. "If the warm weather had continued or there had been more rain, we could have had trouble." Jean-Paul Noel of the Environment Department's Mont茅r茅gie office said yesterday that a few creeks on the South Shore had flooded but no homes or roads were affected. In the village of St.
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For further particulars as to rates, apply to any agent of the above Railways, or to HENRY B. RATTY, General Manager, 119 Sarnia. FAHIV JOSEPH GILLO STEEL PENS Sold by all dealers throughout the INTERNATIONAL MILWAY STEAM NAVIGATION GUIDE, PUBLISHED."
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J. Cloran and others from Montreal, who left for Quebec Tuesday night by the Canadian Pacific railway, only reached here at 10 to-night, three trains having been stuck for over twelve hours near Portneuf to-day by the freezing of the rain on the rails to a solid depth of two or more inches of ice. Mr. Cloran has brought down his report on the jury system to submit to the Government. He says it consists of nearly 300 pages, being a complete treatise on the whole subject. GENERAL NEWS. Mr. Louis Frechette, clerk of the Legislative Council, has been summoned to Montreal by the sudden and serious illness of his wife. He is replaced by Mr. Robt. Campbell, assistant clerk. The president of the Legislative Council has received a letter from the Hon. Mr. Laviolette announcing that he is not yet convalescent and will be unable to take his seat for some time. The private bills committee of the Legislative Assembly passed to-day, with slight amendments, the bills to erect the village of St. Antoine into a town, and to incorporate the Levis Workingmen's Association. A requisition was presented yesterday to the Hon. Mr. Mercier, signed by all the curés of the County of Donnacona and by a great number of influential citizens of the county, asking him to contest the county at the next general election. Mr. John Whyte, ex-M. JOHN GILLIES & CO, CARLETON PLACE, ONT. C. H. BISSEH IMPERIAL BUILDING MONTREAL. THE CONTRACTORS' DRIVE. The continued weather decreased the attendance, but did not mar the enjoyment. The contractors' association went on their annual drive yesterday. It was announced that the start was to be made at 10 o'clock, but owing to the downpour of rain it was after 11 o'clock before the teams got into line. The leading sleigh, which was drawn by four horses, contained Aid. Brunet, president of the association; Mr. Ludger Cousineau, first vice-president; Aid. Bariganne, second vice-president, and Mr. Francois Poutnier, secretary. The second sleigh, which was drawn by two horses, contained Messrs. Joseph Lambert, C. T. Charlebois, Alphonse Valiquette, and Alphonse Lapierre. Among these in the other teams were noticed Messrs. HELEN STREET, 31 -FOR- Hotels, Elevators, Private Houses, etc. The apartments are fitted up with the latest iron machinery. This is the simplest, most reliable and best dramatic. Nothing lacks of order about it. Just the thing for exhibitions, as it will not break down. Our goods solicited. Enquiries T. W. VIVESS, 694 Craig Street, MONTREAL. A full line of Electrical Supplies always on hand. Telephones, Rolls, Railroads, Push Buttons, Water, Electrical Batteries, Learners' Telegraphic Instruments, Turntables, Window Tappers, etc. THE LADIES. A new and distinct form of disease which is afflicting many women. How some of them trained for complete restoration, perfect health, and superb physical beauty. A great London physician says that he notes a new and distinct form of nervous disease prevalent in certain women by worry and overwork in caring for the home. This is only too true. It is why we see so many ladies pale, weak, languid, and suffering from headaches and innumerable weak-nesses. They cannot stand the strain upon their nervous system. Many of them have found the means to sustain their failing strength, to give color to the cheeks, and new life and vigor to the body, in Paine's Celery Compound. This pure and scientific remedy is especially adapted to the needs of women, and is daily making the most remarkable cures. MRS. PACIFIC STATES INUNDATED. HEAVY RAINS AND MELTED SNOW CAUSE WIDESPREAD HAVOC. ALL TRAVEL INTERRUPTED. Valleys Turned Into Rivers and Farms Inundated. Portland, Ore., February 5. Heavy snow storms and rain south of here are causing very great damage to the railroads and telegraphs. The Willamette River, at Portland, has overflowed its banks, and the water is two or three feet deep in the streets of Portland. The Southern Pacific Railway, between Portland and Sacramento, has been practically abandoned for the past two or three weeks. There is great damage to the telegraph lines in all directions, and the Canadian Pacific have the only wires working out of Seattle. The Associated Press despatches from the east were transmitted last night over the Canadian Pacific wires from Chicago, via Montreal, the Western Union having no outlet. The Damage in Oregon. Jacksonville, Ore., February 5. A phenomenal rainstorm has prevailed in Southern Oregon since last Friday, which, in connection with the melting snows in the mountains, has caused the greatest flood known since that country was settled. The damage cannot be estimated as yet, for postal communication is so uncertain and limited that only surmises can be made of the ravages of the water. On the line of the numerous tributaries of the Rogue River, many small ranches have been badly damaged, if not ruined, and miles of fencing have been swept away. Much of the finest soil in the lower valley has been washed down to gravel and bedrock, and the spectacle of fields flooded, roads washed out, and bridges and culverts demolished is common. Valleys Turned Into Seas. The fertile Bear Creek region has not escaped the visitation. Part of the valley has presented the appearance of a turbid sea for days, and communication between its many towns has been almost suspended by the swollen streams. Bear Creek itself has borne along a great deal of wreckage, including fences, outbuildings, and even barns and houses, and has wrought much destruction in undermining and sluicing off the deep alluvium that composes its banks. In the Applegate region, there are few bridges left. Many people were obliged to leave their homes for safety. Great damage has been done to the mining interests of the section by the bursting of dams and reservoirs, the breaking and filling of ditches, and the loss of flume boxes and machinery. The Oregon and California railroad track in Southern Oregon has been washed away for miles, and the roadbed is seriously damaged along the whole line. There has not been a mail either north or south for weeks. No estimate can be made of the loss to the county in bridges and private property. Hundreds of thousands of dollars will not cover it. More than the Snow Blockade. St. Paul, Minn., February 5. The damage from the snow blockades in Oregon, California, and Southern Washington seems about to be followed by a much greater loss by flooding. The heavy snow filled valleys as well as the railroad cuts, and milder weather had begun to make way with the drifts, when last Friday an unusually heavy rain set in. It is reported that Portland is flooded and entirely cut off from the outside world, but the public reports of the Northern Pacific railroad officials indicate otherwise. The city may be partially under water, but Northern Pacific trains, it is stated, are arriving there from the east with comparatively little delay. From another source, it is learned that the Southern Pacific's California line is still blockaded and suffering severely from washouts along the streams, which are rising rapidly from the recent rains and melting snows. The latest information from Portland is that the Union Pacific line is again closed, this time owing to heavy rains, melting snows, and landslides along the Columbia River between The Dalles and Portland, where the road suffered so severely two years ago from the same causes. The Water Still Rising. Chicago, February 5. For several days past, the city of Portland and other points in Oregon have been practically cut off from telegraphic communication; and from a telegram received this afternoon at Montreal by C. 91 NEW ADDITION TO THE Windsor Hotel. The new Hall, Store, Assembly, and Club Rooms are now completed, and the Company is open for negotiations for the leasing of the same. Applications to be made to W. NWEF, 219 Manager. CORNS REMOVED WITHOUT PAIN or drawing blood, 25 cents each. Bunions, Warts, Ingrowing Nails, Chilblains, Moles, Verrucae, and all diseases of the foot skillfully treated by W. V. T. A full line of Electrical Supplies always on hand. Telephones, Rolls, Railroads, Push Buttons, Water, Electrical Batteries, Learners' Telegraphic Instruments, Turntables, Window Tappers, etc. The latest information from Montreal is that the Union Pacific line is again closed, this time owing to heavy rains, melting snows, and landslides along the Columbia River between The Dalles and Portland, where the road suffered so severely two years ago from the same causes. The Water Still Rising. Chicago, February 5. For several days past, the city of Portland and other points in Oregon have been practically cut off from telegraphic communication; and from a telegram received this afternoon at Montreal by C. 91 NEW ADDITION TO THE Windsor Hotel. The new Hall, Store, Assembly, and Club Rooms are now completed, and the Company is open for negotiations for the leasing of the same. Applications to be made to W. NWEF, 219 Manager. CORNS REMOVED WITHOUT PAIN or drawing blood, 25 cents each. Bunions, Warts, Ingrowing Nails, Chilblains, Moles, Verrucae, and all diseases of the foot skillfully treated by W. V. T. A full line of Electrical Supplies always on hand. Telephones, Rolls, Railroads, Push Buttons, Water, Electrical Batteries, Learners' Telegraphic Instruments, Turntables, Window Tappers, etc.
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Brazilians reacted with outrage, suggesting that Blatter should welcome efforts to clean up Brazilian soccer, a notorious quagmire of corruption. Politicians suggested that the FIFA boss was badly informed and should go away and think again. Blatter quickly fired off a conciliatory email saying he now supported the congressional probe, as long as it confines its investigation to Brazilian soccer, which was the plan all along. SHORT PASSES - Free-spending Chelsea of England's Premier League has signed Danish midfielder Jesper Gronjaer from Ajax Amsterdam for almost $20 million. Guess those rumours of abolishing transfer fees aren't worrying the Blues. Astonishingly, the Football Association of Ireland says it is satisfied that Tony Cascarino was always eligible to play for Ireland, this despite the admission by Cascarino, who won a record 88 caps for Ireland, that he has no Irish blood. His mother, whose maiden name was O'Malley, actually was adopted, Cascarino wrote in his autobiography. Ireland actually does have a regulation that allows offspring of children adopted by Irish parents to assume Irish citizenship.
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The Expos are seeking $3.8 million for lost revenue, Bibeau said. Vallerand has been asked to approve a strategy of paying out-of-court compensation as a way of avoiding costly court battles and maintaining good public relations, Vallerand said. The $20 million figure, however, does not include the cost of the international team of experts that will study alternatives to the retractable roof and examine the structure, Bibeau said. Nor does it include about half a million spent to purchase more fabric to patch up the roof once it's in place should it happen to tear again. All that adds up to about $5 million, Bibeau said. Nor does it account for the possible cost of reinforcing the roof, a process that Vallerand said may be necessary before the stadium is reopened to the public, possibly in time for the auto show in January. "The schedule is tight," Vallerand conceded at a news conference called to announce a new undergraduate degree course in hotel management at the University du Quebec a Montreal. "This (stadium) is a piece of equipment that has already drained sufficient public funds, more than $2 billion.
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-2 City res y 5000 5 5 5 Aiexavn 8000 50 50 50 Ckearcdnf 835 825 25 JS 1 Almaden 1000 35 35 35 -1 Gift sir 14000 33 30 33 1 Aloha gld 10000 85 80 80 5 Clinedev 1600 0 0 0 Alia vent 40500 340 235 235 CoOeouid 3000 90 87 90 Amarado 3000 43 43 43 -7 Cooraent 28500 50 43 46 1 Am&er 7000 55 55 55 1 Cotumby 37700 40 38 39 Amcorp 10180 108 104 108 3 Cmmnwlty 95000 30 26 Jl 1 Amdres 19800 67 60 65 5 Comwltwy 14000 I 8 I Arwrfbry 1000 30 30 30 Comintelf 14800 87 7
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Dore now has political reasons for doing what a Gazette editorial on the MUCTC urged him to do two years ago: dump Bungling Bob. But at the same time the mayor should heed the messenger's criticism and focus on substance. It is only appropriate, therefore, that as Montreal celebrates the anniversary of its founding, the World Scottish Festival should hold 10 days of celebrations here beginning today. Like Quebec, Scotland stands alongside a culturally and linguistically dominant majority. Perhaps because of this, Scottish nationalism burns as brightly within the bosoms of its supporters as Quebec nationalism does here. So if it happens that someone should offer up a plate of haggis during the World Scottish Festival, don't be distressed. Just close your eyes, put your fork down and keep telling yourself it's a fine day. Young Liberals set out their positions Once again the federal government has been prepared to betray the interests of some Canadians in order to persuade the Quebec government to return to the bargaining table. As always, the ones whose interests have been betrayed are those who have no voice within the current amending formula: the residents of the two territories and minority-language groups.
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Plates regularly shift along fault line; tension and slipping cause quakes. TEHRAN The toll in the earthquake that jolted northern Iran early yesterday rose to at least 25,000 dead, with tens of thousands reported injured, and it could go much higher when rescuers reach remote areas. The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Kamal Kharrazi, said yesterday afternoon on Cable News Network that the latest word he has received from the Foreign Ministry in Tehran was that an earlier estimate of at least 10,000 dead was far too conservative. And he said that even the latest figures are likely to increase as rescuers reach remote areas. Iran needs medical equipment, blood, blankets and medicine, he said. "I understand that international organizations are trying their best to bring some of this equipment and medicine." The earlier estimate was contained in a statement by the Iranian cabinet, made public after an emergency evening session. The announcement carried by the Islamic Republic News Agency placed all government organizations on full alert, and ordered an air bridge set up between Tehran and the stricken areas to evacuate survivors.
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"The Lyceum: ""Standing room only"" was the announcement that met late arrivals at the Lyceum last night, on the occasion of the first appearance in this city of the ""English Gaiety Girls."" Long before the curtain rose the house was packed from the stage to the gallery, and half an hour later even standing room was at a premium. The performance opened with a taking musical extravaganza, entitled ""Students on a Lark,"" which gave ample scope for the introduction of a number of pretty women, in equally pretty costumes, as well as some clever specialties and any amount of fun. The lady soloists were Letts Meredith, Led Clark and Nina Bertolini. Miss Meredith's song, ""The Master,"" was loudly applauded, and a pretty duet by Misses Clark and Meredith received a double encore. The interlude was contributed by Charles Hanley, as the impressionable nigger ""Reuben,"" and Tom Jarvis as the bayseed 11 Klobs.
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Catherine St, accused the city administration yesterday of breaking a promise to regulate such signs The issue arose at council when Valerie Shoffey used the question period to ask what was being done about large, offensive signs outside strip clubs City executive committee member Lea Cousineau answered that the city will suggest ways in the fall to limit sexually explicit signs But Shoffey said the administration has been promising action for three years Councillor Nick Auf der Maur, whose downtown Peter McGill district includes many of the places Shoffey mentioned, said he agrees a bylaw is needed And I don't see why it should be so difficult Sex case hearing set for November A preliminary hearing of sexual assault charges against Michel Chretien, son of former Liberal cabinet minister Jean Chretien, has been set for Nov. 15 Chretien, 21, faces three charges sexual assault, sodomy and illegally confining a 27-year-old woman in his Simpson St.
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PROBE A moving company employee tips over a tree stump and drops a reader's washing machine. SCHNURMACHER Beaver Club's 32nd annual dinner scores another great success. Highlights include the appearance of an almost-white elephant. ROCH CARRIER MONDAY MORNING Catching the sun Baking bodies nicer sight than ice-covered sidewalks - Montreal sidewalks may be covered with ice but, here on a Jamaican beach, the sand is like amber. The dormant sea is as beautiful as eternity. I should be in ecstasy. Instead, I throb with a hundred distractions. In rows, like cookies in an oven, bodies are being baked under the sun. They are all sizes, all shapes. On some beach chairs, excess flesh spills over like corn from an overfilled popper. I'm not wearing my glasses, but I seem to have no vision problems when the baking body before me is that of a lady who has removed the top part of her bikini. If the lady notices my glance, I pump out my chest, pull in my belly and swear to myself that, when I'm back in Montreal, I will enroll in a health club. I cannot help thinking too that, not long ago, our Christian ancestors did not shrink from using the whip to teach the natives that they should wear clothes. Tourism is a new way of colonizing islands and here we are, naked, showing what was so offensive to our ancestors when the natives were showing it. Now, perhaps, we are offending the natives? So we walk on the beach. It's not easy. There are 10 hustlers for every tourist. My friend, do you want to buy a delicious coconut? Do you want fresh peanuts? Does your friend want to have braids made? Do you want to buy a carved pissing man? Would you like some freshly cooked lobsters? What about a tour on a glass-bottomed boat? You're invited to our restaurant, which is the best. Come with us scuba diving. Would you prefer snorkeling? Why don't you try parasailing over the calm water of Negril? Oh! You don't like the ocean: what about horseback riding? Nothing? So you don't like Jamaica. Everyone suntans, nobody swims. Painful as it is, I prefer the abuse to scraping the ice off my car windshield at six in the morning. So to thwart the hustlers, we edge into the ocean. The water is clear and clean. Nobody is bathing. Tourists are busy at their suntanning. On a seven-day trip, they want their skin to be dark enough to show back at their offices that they were intelligent enough to escape frozen Montreal. Is it not true that winter is a bizarre invention? Was it divinely created? Is it written in the Bible that God created winter? On which day of the week did he do that to us? I will check; there is a Gideon's Bible in my night-table drawer. "Everything cool, mon?" A tall young man stands idle in the water up to his chin. If there were no sun, his smile would light the whole bay. His long hair is divided into thin ringlets. That hairstyle shows his religious leanings. According to Rastafarianism, a popular cult on the island, the messiah was Haile Selassie, the late king of Ethiopia, the King of Kings, the Lion of Judah. Many young Jamaicans identify themselves with the lion. They turn their hair into a mane; they imitate the lion's imperial way of walking. "Are you from England, mon?" Do I look like an Englishman? If my Roman Catholic French-Canadian mother hears about this, she will rush to confession. "I'm from Canada," I said. "Oh it's cold rass in Canada! It's all ice," the hairy young man explains. "There is no water like this, it's all ice." What is he trying to sell me? The young man makes his smile still wider. The light on his teeth is still more brilliant. Heading for Canada "Today is my last day in Jamaica," he announces. "I'm spending all my time in the ocean, right here there is a bunch of white fishes around me! I don't know what they want. They stick to me. And there is a lazy ray sleeping on the sand. I stay on this spot all day. I came here this morning and I did not budge. I'm just enjoying myself. I'm waiting for my girl, Blossom. She cooks at the hotel. When she is finished, she'll come. We'll have a swim, will go right under this tree of life, right there, and we'll smoke ganja. After, we'll go to my cabin, behind the tree of life. Dat Blossom is pretty to rass. After, we'll smoke ganja and wait for the sunset. When night has come, we'll move where there is good reggae. We'll dance until the morning. Then I'll catch the bus to the airport." "Why do you go to the airport?" "I'm leaving tomorrow for Canada. My cousin makes roofs in Canada. He needs me to make more roofs. It's very cold in that country. They don't only have ice, they have snow." "Yes, it's cold. Don't forget to bring a woollen sweater." "Canada is cold for sure. I'll make roofs and I'll buy a car. They all drive big cars up there, but they drive on the wrong side of the road. I'll come back to Jamaica with my big car. I'll take Blossom for a ride. When she has had enough, I'll stop. Like tourists, we'll do some skinny-dipping. We'll lie down under a tree of life and we'll smoke ganja." "Good luck!" I said. "Canada is cold but spring always comes!" COSMIC CHIC Ankh appliques and crystal jewelry put New Age spin on a look that's hippiedom reincarnated. Prime mover here is Rilat Ozbek, whose collection was shown recently in London. WORLDS MOST NORTHERN STATION PHOTOS BY DAVID PHILLIPS Miles from home. Alert is not Canada's coldest weather station, but it is closest to the North Pole. Frozen CeiD JSBlrt MfSlllOil! Canada's remotest weather post is lonely, forbidding DAVID PHILLIPS SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE ALERT As we Montrealers begin to mutter about what seems like another interminable winter, spare a thought for a small group of weather technicians locked in a cheerless wasteland above the Arctic Circle. While visions of spring or vacations in the sun seep into the dreams of many of us, isolation and mind-numbing cold are more likely in the minds of four intrepid observers at this tiny outpost 720 kilometres from the North Pole. This is Alert, N.T., home of the "frozen chosen" who gather weather data regardless of the season in the starkness of the world's most northerly permanent settlement. They are not alone in their dark melancholy at the top of the world. Canada maintains about 30 other stations north of the Arctic Circle; the United States also has some, as do the Soviet Union, Iceland, Finland and the Scandinavian countries. None, however, is perched as far north or as close to the Pole as Alert. The weather centre is part of Canadian Forces Station Alert, where 200 military personnel live and work. It is Canada's most classified military station, a listening post for radio signals from around the world. Alert in winter has the look of a space station, barren, remote, ringed with radio antennae, locked in the grip of unspeakable cold and cloaked in near-perpetual darkness. Named after survey ship, the post was built as part of a Canadian-American project. Other High Arctic stations had preceded it at Resolute and Eureka in 1947, and Isachsen and Mould Bay in 1948. Isachsen was closed in 1978. Alert was named after one of the ships of an 1875-76 expedition by Sir George Strong Nares to survey the north coast of Ellesmere Island. Before an airstrip was built, equipment and supplies for Alert had to be shipped by icebreaker or flown to the remote station from Thule in western Greenland, then dropped by parachute. During one airlift in 1950, an RCAF Lancaster crashed, killing all nine persons on board. A memorial cairn and nine crosses mark the gravesite overlooking the Arctic Ocean. CFS Alert was established in 1957, and a phased withdrawal of U.S. support from joint Arctic weather stations began in 1970. Clyde LeGuerrier, electronics technician for the Dept. of Transport, looks out over panorama at Cape Columbia near Alert. Alert is not Canada's coldest weather station. That distinction belongs to Eureka, 500 km to the southwest. Alert's average temperature is -18 Celsius. But never on record has the temperature risen above 20 C. There has never been a thaw in January, and the average frost-free season lasts only four days. The most memorable cold spell at Alert occurred in February 1979. Only once did the temperature climb above -40. Meteorological technician Andrew Smart remembers cheering on Feb. 9 when the thermometer registered -50, the lowest ever recorded at the station. (Colder temperatures have been recorded in Banff and Lake Louise.) Seasoned staff at Alert, though, are not unduly affected by periods of prolonged cold. For them, a jump from -40 to -20 can feel like the first warm day in spring. Long winter walks under a full moon are possible, with no worry of becoming lost since a person's trail is well marked by small clouds of ice crystals from his or her breath that hover at head level for some time afterward. Other outdoor activities are also possible when winds are low, although extra precautions must be taken to prevent throat and lung burn from overexertion in the frigid air. Spring is obviously welcome. After months of darkness in below-freezing temperatures, skies lighten, winds slacken and the air warms. Summer arrives slowly but doesn't last long. With continuous daylight, however, there is time for building, repairing, cleaning, and playing baseball and golf at any time of day or night. An exceptionally hot summer's day may bring double-digit temperatures, but occasional snow showers remind southerners where they really are. The High Arctic is one of the driest regions in the world, although moisture is plentiful in its lakes and rivers, in the muskeg and permafrost, in the snow cover, in the permanent ice and in the Arctic Sea. Snowfall is surprisingly light, averaging just 150 centimetres a year at Alert. Records show that there has never been a thunderstorm, and rainfall averages a paltry 18 millimetres a year. At Alert, periods of total dark or total daylight last about 21 weeks. On Feb. 28, the sun will make its first appearance on the southern horizon without question the most heralded occasion of an Arctic winter and the start of a celebration at the weather station that residents call the Sunrise Festival. In March, daylight increases by more than 15 minutes a day, with around-the-clock daylight beginning early in April. On Oct. 15, the sun disappears for the winter. Weather technicians at Alert, men and women in their 20s who are employees of Environment Canada, are posted for three to eight months and receive at least three weeks' leave. The daily work schedule consists of 10-hour shifts. Weather balloons are released every 12 hours. As well, there are weekly ice-thickness surveys, twice-monthly snow surveys and daily radiation measurements. A major new program began at Alert in August 1986, with the opening of the world's most northerly environmental monitoring laboratory. Alert is now one of 20 global air-pollution observatories measuring greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and Arctic haze. Unfortunately, even on a clear day, you can no longer see forever in the Arctic, primarily because of industrial pollution soot particles, heavy metals, and organic and acidic sulphates originating in Europe and the Soviet Union. The new lab helps scientists identify major routes of toxic substances in the Arctic. Recently, pesticides were found in snow on Ellesmere Island, in the air at Mould Bay, and in the internal organs of fish, seals, whales and polar bears. Why do the weather technicians come to this far end of the earth? For many, it is the money generally they work 55 hours a week which, when overtime is combined with isolation pay, can double their base salaries. Just the same, life is far from dull. The Arctic is no longer the dreaded, alien place of years gone by. Living at the top of the world is peaceful and silent, with most of the comforts of home provided. Other inducements include Arctic cuisine, no heat waves, few pests, the possibility of seeing Arctic wolves stalking muskox, dancing Arctic hares, first-rate star-gazing, and the chance to walk where few have ever gone. The weather observers are lodged with the National Defence staff in one of three large two-storey buildings. The barracks are arranged in wings connected by a central corridor to the main complex, which has a dining room, post office, movie theatre, darkroom, library, television and ham radio studios, three bars and a commissary. There is also a gymnasium, two-lane bowling alley and a curling rink to help pass the time. Bedrooms are comfortable single accommodations. Although weather observers at Alert are better off than their counterparts at most Arctic stations, thanks to weekly incoming flights bearing mail and fresh produce, direct contact with family and friends in the south is limited. Technicians are allowed only one 20-minute call home every eight to 10 days. Visitors, and pets, are not permitted. So spare a thought for them this winter as they maintain their icy, isolated vigil. David Phillips is a climatologist with Environment Canada. This article originally appeared in Canadian Geographic. The Antico Martini, that long-standing fixture in western N. LAMBERT, 44, Heated, Hoi me'r' Gr"n'lSViKS: FOR lovers! Metro Sauve, luxuri- PersonJ84J42L JORT LAUDERDALE front U73 soOHice 737-9311 J bel Undry 444-444. 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WEEKLY CLUB MED PRIZES Discover this week's Club Med destination and you could fly Air Canada to the vacation of your dreams! The weekly Club Med/Air Canada destination will be revealed day by day as we add pieces to the photo-puzzle. Check The Gazette every day for more information: letters, puzzle pieces and daily clues. As soon as you've guessed the answer, send in the coupon below for your chance to win. The sooner it gets to The Gazette, the more chances you have to win one of the prizes! CASH PRIZES DAILY Every weekday starting Monday, a drawing will be held from entries received for that week's destination. The first five correct entries drawn each day will receive $100. CLUB MED VACATION $500 AWARDED WEEKLY The 25 cash-winning entrants each week will be finalists in the drawing for the weekly dream vacation prize. The entry drawn at random from the 25 finalists on Friday will win a Club Med vacation for two plus $500 in spending money. The winner will fly Air Canada to the destination pictured in that week's puzzle. GRAND PRIZE Cruise for two on Club Med 1 Plus $20,000 cash! At the end of the six weeks, on Tuesday, March 6, The Gazette will award the contest grand prize a luxurious cruise for two on the new Club Med 1 (airfare via Air Canada), PLUS $20,000 in cash! To determine the grand-prize winner, an entry will be drawn at random from all entries received during the contest. Enter as often as you wish. Every entry you send in, whether or not you guessed the correct destination, makes you eligible for the Club Med cruise and cash prize. RULES: Contest is open to anyone aged 18 and over, except employees of The Gazette, Club Med and Air Canada, their representatives, and members of their immediate families. Contest dates: Friday, January 1 to Friday, March 3. Every week during the contest, cash prizes of $100 each will be awarded every day from Monday to Friday, at 3 p.m., to the first five persons picked at random who have correctly identified the Club Med/Air Canada destination of the week. On the Friday of that week, the winner of the weekly Club Med vacation for two plus $500 cash will be drawn at random from the 25 cash winners of the week. On Tuesday, March 6, the grand prize (a cruise for two on Club Med 1, with air travel via Air Canada, plus $20,000 cash) will be awarded to the person whose name is drawn at random from all entries received during the six-week contest. Total value of prizes to be awarded is $61,400. Contestants may enter as often as they wish. Only one coupon per envelope. No purchase is necessary. Only official entry coupons or hand-drawn facsimiles are eligible. Photocopies and faxes will not be accepted. Copies of The Gazette may be viewed at The Gazette lobby, 245 St. James Street West, Montreal, or at public libraries. All entries must be received at The Gazette, 250 St. Antoine St. West, Montreal. Alert staff weathers loneliness Technicians stationed at Canada's most remote weather station endure isolation and mind-numbing cold just 720 kilometres from the North Pole. PAGE B9 Ducharme play a revelation The revival of Rejean Ducharme's Ha ha! at Theatre du Nouveau Monde is a revelation: It reinvents standard notions about Quebec dramaturgy. PAGE A9 Light snow High: Low: 3 -5 Light snow is expected to begin just after noon today throughout most of southwestern Quebec. Moderate winds are also forecast. PAGE A12 Ask Your Vet B11 Births/Deaths D12 Bridge D11 Business B4 Careers B8 Classified D1 Comics C1 Crossword B8 Dear Doctor B10 Editorials B2 Farber C1 Horoscope B8 Interest Rates B5 Landers B11 Letters B2 Living B9 Movies A11 Needle trade O10 Ombudsman B3 Probe B10 Racing C8 St. Laurent A2 Scoreboard C8-9 Show A9 Sports C1 Todd A3 TV Listings A10 What's On All Wonderword B8 Your Money B4 The Gazette's CLUB MED contest, PACK A 12: Lemieux's $2 million-plus tops NHL salary list RED FISHER GAZETTE SPORTS EDITOR Mario Lemieux will head the list when the National Hockey League Players Association shortly goes public with players' salaries on the league's 21 teams. The Pittsburgh Penguins' centre is the NHL's only $2-million-dollar man well ahead of the $1,720,000 figure which appears on Wayne Gretzky's contract with the Los Angeles Kings. Lemieux also has an undisclosed amount of deferred compensation. Lemieux, Gretzky and Edmonton's Mark Messier are the only millionaires, even though the understanding was that Detroit's Steve Yzerman had joined that elite club when he signed a new contract during the off-season. Yzerman's contract calls for $700,000. Messier, who's a leading candidate for the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player this season, needs his $42,800 in deferred compensation to edge beyond the $1-million plateau. His basic salary, in Canadian funds, is $990,700. Yzerman's salary also is considerably less than Dave Taylor's contract with the Los Angeles Kings, which calls for $500,000 a season, plus $450,000 in deferred compensation. For now, at least, the NHLPA plans to release its salary lists next Monday. The Gazette obtained a copy. The figures are basic salaries. In other words, they represent the numbers contained in the contracts teams file with the league. Individual and team bonuses aren't included, but the numbers the NHL sees on contracts are what the players get. Under-the-table deals aren't permitted by the league. On the other hand, there are cases and Gretzky may be one where a player can sign another contract with a company controlled by the owner of a hockey team but divorced from the hockey operation. An example is the contract the Canadiens filed with the NHL for Larry Robinson last season. His basic salary was $350,000, but he also had a $100,000 contract for off-ice services with Molson brewery, the Canadiens' parent company. Robinson now is earning $550,000. AP Soviets urge total troop pullout by East, West JEFFREY SMITH WASHINGTON POST Romanians protest in front of Bucharest's Victoria Palace, the government seat, which is guarded by armed troops. 30,000 Romanians defy troops Protesters say governing front is trying to steal election MIKE TRICKEY SOUTHAM NEWS BUCHAREST Nearly 30,000 Romanians marched on Victory Square yesterday in the largest anti-government protest since the December revolution. Organized by the National Peasants and the National Liberals, who claim Ceause-scu-era Communists are trying to steal the people's victory, the slogan-chanting protesters called for the ruling National Salvation Front to resign. Undeterred by the cold or a ring of soldiers backed by tanks, the crowd broke through the barricade and descended on the Foreign Ministry building being used as government headquarters. President Ion Iliescu appeared on the building's balcony, but quickly went back inside when his pleas for national unity were shouted down by the throng. Fights broke out as demonstrators loyal to the front about 20 per cent of the crowd clashed with those opposing the government. However, there were no reports of serious injuries. Iliescu later said opposition parties met with his government and have agreed to broad talks. The opposition parties have demanded that the front resign and that a provisional government made up of representatives from the 18 opposition parties be established to lead the country to the May 20 election. Opposition to the front has grown steadily since last Tuesday when it announced it would take an active role in the election after indicating earlier that it would remain in power only until a new government could be elected. Vice-President Dumitru Masilu resigned from the front on Friday, saying "Stalinist methods" were still being used. And the country's most influential newspaper, Romania Libera, until last week a solid supporter of Iliescu, has been critical of the front, saying the government's actions are reminiscent of the regime of the executed Nicolae Ceausescu. In other developments in eastern Europe: Yugoslav police shot to death four ethnic Albanians yesterday, bringing to at least 14 the number killed in weekend political protests in the troubled southern province of Kosovo, witnesses said. The four were killed as police battled some 10,000 demonstrators in Suva Reka, 50 kilometres southwest of the regional capital of Pristina, town residents said. Bulgaria's opposition will not join the government before free elections are held because any reforms it backs could be blocked by the Communist-controlled parliament, said Georgi Spassov, spokesman of the Union of Democratic Forces. Thousands of people jammed a church outside Prague yesterday to greet the first Catholic bishop to be consecrated since Czechoslovakia's revolution ousted the hard-line Communist leadership. Bishop Karel Otcenasek, 70, who spent 11 years in jail for carrying out his religious duties secretly in the 1950s, became residential bishop at Hradec Kralova. ADDITIONAL REPORTING: REUTER, AP VIENNA, Austria The Soviet Union is willing to withdraw all of its troops from Eastern Europe within five years if all United States and allied foreign troops are removed from Western Europe within the same period under an international agreement, a senior Soviet official says. The proposal by Oleg Grinevsky, Moscow's chief negotiator on conventional force reductions, goes further than any previous Soviet offer and would essentially scrap a major feature of his country's defence policy for the past 45 years. "We are ready (for all Soviet troops) to leave Eastern Europe by 1995 in the second stage of the negotiations on reductions in conventional forces if NATO withdraws its troops stationed in Europe," Grinevsky said in an interview. His proposal is intended to bring the issue of troop cuts back to the East-West negotiating forum, which has been virtually eclipsed by calls from Hungarian, Czechoslovak and Polish leaders for a swifter and more extensive Soviet withdrawal than required in current NATO and Warsaw Pact proposals. The Soviet proposal may create a delicate political situation for U.S. law-enforcement agency for
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The streets we use are boulevards. There won't be any problem." The adjustment at Corner One MOTORSPORTS ROUNDUP Ian MacDonald sees a longer radius into the turn. Another change is a shift of the electronic eye used in timing qualifiers farther back from that same right-hand corner. The Pro Sport 2000 series is not to be confused with the popular Export 'A' Inc Formula 2000 event. Though powered by similar 2-litre engines, these are closed-wheel vehicles that resemble small Can-Am cars. Extremely fast, the Pro Sport 2000 series is popular in the Western United States, particularly California, but has never been staged in Canada before. Shutout through the first third of the schedule, Ste. Adele's Stephane Prouix has not lost confidence in his quest for points and international recognition on the FIA Formula 3000 championship circuit. "I firmly believe I have all the ingredients to be successful, so I'm not discouraged," Prouix said yesterday from his Attleborough, England, home base before heading to the fast track at Monza, Italy, for this weekend's race.
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1-Diamond Back M. Lachance purse: $10,300, 2-Beniamin Seelsler J. Lareau 3-Noroem Franc M. Baillargeon 4-Sherwood Abe M. MacDonald 5-Adonodis R. Zeron 6-Coach Riley R. Simard FIFTH RACE: Pace, 1 Cam Era S. Bouchard 2 Stormy Bavama M. Baillargeon 3 Daniel Desbi S. Turenne 4 Grevstone Dave R. Zeron 5 Golden Seal J. Hebert 6 Go Tebo M. Charron 7 Bella Bekel H. Filion 6 Nakila Bavama G. Lamy 9 Ballard Hanover M. Barrieau SIXTH RACE: Trot, 1 Manas Ego J. Lancaster 2 Toroedo Jel A. Gendron 3 Balanced Fire J. Koyacs 4 Tammys Crown A. Lachance 5 Daily Review D. Jean 6 Malhers Duff P. Grenier 7 White Song Y. Poirier 8 Joba M. Baillargeon 9 Oa Mel M.
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"A. Attendance yesterday, however, in the Kermesse was not quite as large as on previous days, owing to the terrible thunderstorm in the afternoon, and the threatening aspect of the weather during the whole of the evening. The receipts for the day, however, did not fall very far short of those of the day before, amounting to something over $1,000. The receipts on Tuesday amounted to $1,731. The students of Laval University had a dinner in the Kermesse last evening. The following letter appears in the Miner of yesterday: As it may be inferred from the reports of several papers that the Archbishop of Montreal was present at the official opening of the Kermesse, although he was absent, His Grace, as Archbishop and Vice-Chancellor of Laval University, believes himself bound to declare that he cannot endorse certain theories set forth by Hon. Mr. Church in his speech, which, however, was not delivered with any bad intent.
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The shock lasted five seconds. On February 12th news was received in Guatemala that the steamer Shakharah, which left San Jose for Hamburg, went to pieces on the rocks near Acajulia. The cargo of 18,000 sacks of coffee, valued at $46,000, was lost. Milled His Father's Assailants. DmerrflAN, Mo, April 15. Two of a gang of four masked men, who visited the residence of an old man named Holland, living on the Pike place, near here, last Saturday night for the purpose of whipping him, were killed by Holland's 14-year-old son. The gang had knocked the old man down and were kicking him when the boy opened fire on them with a double-barreled shotgun. As Daggett's Blotting Pads. New Haven, Conn, April 11. Wilkinson Bros. & Co. have attached the postal card works at Ansonia on a claim of $10,000 under instructions from Washington.
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"Her crew of eleven men were saved. A large steamer bound from Glasgow for South Africa is stranded at Merry Castle, county Wexford. She got off her course during the blinding storm that prevailed last night and went ashore at the height of the storm. A rocket was accordingly shot across the steamer and the breeches buoy was rigged after some difficulty and the captain and his wife and all the crew of the steamer were safely landed not much the worse for their experience. The yacht Sur-jptl has been wrecked at Donaghadee, county Down. The schooner Jane and Alice foundered off Dungarvan, county Wexford. Her crew were rescued. The anxiety that was felt concerning the safety of the British steamer Sir Walter Raleigh has been allayed by her re-arrival at Bear Haven. It is now believed that the steamer which was wrecked yesterday forenoon off Penzance was the Fratello Fabris; some wreckage with that name upon it has been washed ashore. It is thought probable that the entire crew of twenty-six men were drowned. The snowstorm in Ireland continued throughout Saturday night.
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The Bank of France specie shows an increase of ��111,575,000 francs in gold and ��150,000 francs in silver. The Bank of England gained on balance today ��8,000. The local money market is unchanged. Call loans 4 per cent, and mercantile discounts 5-6 per cent. In New York call money continues strong, closing higher today at 2 per cent. The Montreal Clearing House statement for the week shows: Cleared, Balances, Total for week ending Dec. 31, 1894 $1,110,404. Corresponding week, 1892 $1,048,000. D.004,000. Corresponding week, 1892 $1,048,301. January, 1893 $1,357,034. 1,203,976. 1891 Meredith & O'Brien, brokers, 16 St.
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Arrival of the new Governor A stormy voyage Heavy snow storm St John's, October 6 The royal mail steamer Nova Scotian, Captain Richardson, arrived at seven o'clock this morning, having been detained two days on her voyage from Queenstown by uninterrupted gales of westerly and northwesterly winds. During the whole voyage westward the deck of the steamer was not dry for one hour. The new Governor for Newfoundland, recently nominated by the Queen, Sir Henry FitzHardinge Maxse, came passenger by the Nova Scotian. During the past sixteen years he administered the government of Heligoland. Throughout the Crimean war he was aide-de-camp to Lord Cardigan and was engaged in the famous charge of the Light Brigade. The then Lieutenant Maxse was one of those who came back when ""not the six hundred,"" but he came back wounded. For his bravery he received from his sovereign several badges and decorations and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He was enthusiastically received this morning and was escorted by the cavalry and infantry, constabulary of the city and by detachments from Her Majesty's steamers in port to the viceregal residence. Flags were displayed on all the public buildings and the shipping in the harbor was gaily and profusely decorated with bunting. The British steamship Juliet, Captain Williams, master, owned by Bowring Bros of Liverpool, arrived at this port early on Thursday. The Juliet is on a voyage from Dundee, Scotland, to New York, laden with iron and a general cargo of bale goods. She has on board fifty passengers for the United States. The passage from Dundee to St John's occupied twelve days and is pronounced by Captain Williams to have been boisterous beyond all his former lengthy experience on the Atlantic. From the time of leaving Dundee until last night the wind blew a tremendous gale, varying from west-southwest to northwest, but abating not one jot in violence. In fact, the Juliet may be said to have been under water for ten complete days. On Thursday last, when the storm was at its height, the sea crashed in through one of the port side-lights and carried everything before it. A poor lady passenger was dashed to leeward and had her skull fractured. She was landed this morning in a dying state with a coffined child that succumbed last night to its sufferings. A furious gale of west-northwest wind blew over the west coast of Newfoundland last night, accompanied by a driving snow. The frost was very slight. The snow fell to a depth of seven inches. The range of the gale was from St George's Bay to Bonne Bay. Sports and Pastimes MONTREAL The unpropitious weather for the last three Saturdays has certainly not been conducive to outdoor sports; however, the Hunt is to be congratulated on the large attendance of its members each day, and despite the downpour on Saturday last, the turnout of mounts was the largest of the season, including for the first time four ladies, a fact we were glad to notice, for we had begun to wonder if the fair sex, who in years gone by used to grace the field, were to have no successors. The Meet, which was to have been at Summerhill, the country seat of Mr. Hickson, was changed to Cote des Neiges, on account of that gentleman's absence in England, and the Hunt are indebted to Mr. Baumgarten and Mr. Paton for a capital breakfast at Lumkins, under the charge of Messrs. Hall & Scott, whose names are a sufficient guarantee that everything was as it should be. When the horn sounded we recognized the following ready to start: Mrs. Blackwood, Mrs. B. Davis, Mrs. Brice, Miss Ogilvie, Mr. Crawford, Dr. Hings-ton, Mr. Baumgarten, Mr. Galarneau, Mr. A. Stuart, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Hutchins, Mr. K. A. Whitehead, Mr. Gault, Mr. Strathey, Mr. Stephens, Mr. Staufield; those in carriages were Mr. Esdaile, Mr. H. Paton, Mr. and Mrs. Riley of Boston, Mrs. Hutchins, Mr. Wolfe, Capt. Milburn, Mr. B. Campbell, Mr. A. White of Quebec, Capt. Shepherd, A.D.C., Capt. Ritchie, S.S. Peruvian, Mr. Harper, Mr. Stick of Swansea, and Mr. Magniao of England, whom we learned was a master of a fine pack at home. The coverts below Snowdon's farm were tried, and soon not one, but it seemed, a litter of foxes were found. For three or four hours the hounds and riders were kept on the move from one covert to the other. Those on foot viewed the foxes several times crossing the small open between the coverts; in fact, so rank were ""the varmint"" that an unfortunate skunk got mixed up and was earthed by the stopper. The proprietors in the neighbourhood ought to be much obliged to the Hunt for their visits, to rid them of the enemies of their hen roosts, instead of stopping some of the members, as they did on Saturday, and demanding money for the damage done to a few fences. The Hunt are always most willing to repay the farmers for any damage that may be done to their property. LATEST NEWS The Grand Jury on Saturday brought in a true bill against Guiteau. Sir Henry Maxse, the new Governor of Newfoundland arrived at St John's on the 6th by the Nova Scotian. Workmen in the Staffordshire potteries have demanded increased wages from the 1st of November, which the masters have resolved to resist. The strike which is threatened in consequence will affect upwards of 80,000 men. Hartmann, the supposed Nihilist, has returned to Europe from the United States. A Tunis despatch says French officers have been put in command of the Tunisian regiments under Ali Bey. Snow to the depth of seven inches fell in Newfoundland last week. King Alfonso of Spain is to be invested with the Order of the Garter. General Pendergast is to supersede Blanco as Captain-General of Cuba. Sensational rumours are telegraphed of an intention to annex Turkey to Austria and Russia. The French have occupied all the Tunis forts, and 2,000 men now lie at the city's gates. The Austrian Minister of Justice has brought a bill before the Chambers to allow the marriage of Jews with Christians. Dominion News FROM OTTAWA An important enterprise is now under way which will replace the lost one of the Ohio Company, that for a year and a half past worked the Forsyth Iron Mines in Hull township. Mr. Lawless has leased lot No. 13, 7th concession of the township of Hull, to a company of American capitalists for a period of five years. The Lawless property lies adjacent to the Forsyth Baldwin mines, and the mine opened proves to be most rich and promising. Although papers were only signed yesterday, 10 tons of ore were taken out with the appliances at hand, under the superintendence of Captain Timmons, who was recently in the employ of the company which worked the Forsyth mine. New mining machinery has been ordered from New York, and work will be pushed forward during the winter. The company have agreed to pay 40c per ton royalty, with the privilege of buying the property, which comprises 100 acres, any time for $100,000. The ore will be sent to the States to be manufactured into pig iron. Mr. Blanchard of New York is President of the company, which has started the enterprise, and Dr. Carpenter of New Jersey, the Treasurer. The capitalists interested belong to New York, Jersey City and Boston. Mr. Hale, Engineer-in-Chief of the Canada Atlantic Railway, and the Duffy party will remain in this section a week or more. Three distinct lines will be run into this city from Hurdman bridge locality and the most feasible line adopted. A line will also be surveyed from the city station grounds to the Chaudiere, so that connection with the saw mills can be made, as the transport of lumber is one of the greatest objects for which the railway is being built. It is the purpose of intending contractors to examine the route of the Toronto & Ottawa Railway between Sharbot and Lake Madoc before tendering. A number are expected in the town shortly with that object. Work in Maberly goes briskly on. The contractors are now going through a heavy cut, and after that they will be engaged in a deep fill. The work seems to go on vigorously, and although the gang is small they intend to enlarge it as soon as they come to more sand excavating. There is a large number of men now clearing the right of way on the south side of the village. Tomorrow morning, Mr. Murray Mitchell, with a staff of three engineers and twelve men, leaves to survey the route of the proposed Gatineau Valley Railway between Hull and the Desert, about one hundred miles north of this city. This road will run through what was once thought to be a barren waste, but experiments have proved it to be not only very rich in phosphate and iron, but from an agricultural point of view. Work is now being done on four new lines centering at Ottawa, the New York, Waddington-Ottawa Railway, the Toronto & Ottawa Railway, the Canada & Atlantic, and Gatineau Valley Railway. Besides these projects, there will be Pontiac & Pacific Railway, or the extension of the Y.M.
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J. Gilroy, auditors, W. Cluff and James Bissell. A vote of thanks was then tendered to the retiring president, which was carried by a standing vote. A speech supporting the motion was made by Mr. Derbyshire, who took occasion to refer to the interest that had been taken in the board by the Montreal Gazette. The reports in that newspaper had been very accurate and had done very much to bring the board into great prominence not only in Canada but elsewhere. There were offered on the board 772 boxes of cheese, mostly colored, of which 643 were sold, the range of prices being 10c to 10. The ruling price was 10 5/16c, which is 15/10c better than the ruling figures last year at the opening of the board. The run this year appears to be smaller than the average, but the quality, so far as is known, is better. No grass cheese can be expected until about three weeks from now, and even then the supply will be limited. H. Ridgdon's representative was the principal buyer and Ayer's man also got a few. THE STATE OF TRADE. The cold and unseasonable weather at the beginning of the week choked the movement of spring dry goods for the city and suburban trade. In the country, roads are still bad, and such farmers as can get to their fields are out working them, so that there is little business in consequence. Travellers, out on the tail end of a sorting-up trip, are only sending in small jobbing orders for immediate requirements. They have also got samples of early delivery fall goods, but are making very few sales. Remittances show a marked improvement and stocks are large and little broken both in wholesale and retail hands, for iron. There has been some more business doing but the increase was not very appreciable but the market has a firmer tendency as a whole, and perhaps some purchases which were made last week on a $19 basis could hardly be repeated now. In fact, an offer of over that for a fair sized lot was refused the other day. Summarizes rules steady, and $22 is the basis for it and equal bands for nearby delivery. Advices from primary markets continue strong in tenor, and warrants have not abated the strength they have displayed, while makers' brands are also firm, although the alteration in them for natural reasons is not so marked as that of warrants. Iron, Etc. There is a steady business to note at $2.10 for Canadian bar, while foreign remains in the same position. Hoops and bands show no change, and the same may be said of sheet iron. Foreign advices continue strong. Copper. The easy feeling in copper is maintained and although figures are nominally the same at 13c or thereabouts it is claimed that, as noted last week, more business has been done inside this price. Canadian Plates. Further business of a small kind is noticed in these and several orders of 50 and 100 box lots have been put through since our last in the basis noted last week, viz $3.00. The position of tin plate is unchanged and with little probability of any in the immediate future. Some stock arrived last week which was all covered by orders, and there is some nearby but its cost is greater than what stock ex-store could be moved for. Consequently holders are firm and those who can't hold off have to pay tin plate. Further business however is being done for summer delivery at the reduced prices which have already been mentioned. Pig Iron Coltness. COO 00 0 00 90 a 1-Longloan Co. 00 0 Hillimerlee, 22 00 0 Cartmerrie 22 00 0 F-gllnton, 10 60 0 Cambroe 81 00 0 28 00 00 00 82 60 00 00 21 00 21 60 Har iron, per 100 lbs Old, Crown 2 10 0 Best refined, 2 86 0 Hemeus 0 00 0 00 0 00 4 00 5 60 0 00 8 26 0 16 0 24 8 26 8 60 8 86 0 00 8 00 0 28 Swedles 8 76 0 Lowmoor. 6 26 0 Hoops and Bands. 9 50 0 Unmould Iron, 8 60 0 Corner, per lb. Ingot sheets Canada plates, good brands, 1 ere plates charcoals 10 20x88 Orion Crown rhx, C20xUH, lower grade, bx. Tin plate 0 18 0 20 8 00 8 26 7 76 0 00 6 09 Coke Charcoal, Ingot tin A QMHjI lxa, 100 lbs Pig t 8 60 a 4 00 4 76 6 7ft Sheets 0 00 Shot 0 00 J ad pipe 5 60 Wrought Iron scrap, 18 00 Zinc, sheets, 6 26 I-peller 6 00 Reinforced 4 76 Russian sheet iron, lb, 0 10 Galvanized Iron, according 0 0 6 76 0 18 60 lit a so 0 0 26 0 0 00 0 0 00 lo brand, basis 150 x, per lb 0060 007 Iron pipe, discount 0 67 a 0 00 Walls. The nail market is as mixed up as ever and all sorts of stories circulated. In view of them it is utterly impossible to quote a price, for some remarkable prices have been spoken of, as low as $2 being mentioned as a price from the mills, and one prominent jobber when spoken to about it said he was quite prepared to believe it, but that he was working on a $2.20 basis but was pretty well mixed up for all that. Briefly, if the present cutting war goes on it will keep matters unsettled indefinitely. We quote a list below, but it is purely nominal. OUR NAILS. 10dy codv, hot cut, per keg 8 dy 09 dy, hot cut, per keg, $3 20, 2 65, 9 90, 8 16, 8 90, 6 40, 6 00, 9 90, 8 40, oy, not cut, per keg, dy, hot cut, Am, pat, dy, hot cut, per keg, Am, pat dy, fine hot cut, Am, pat, av, fine not cut, Am, pat, dyflfj dy, cold cut, per keg, ay, cold cut, per keg. B. mm, n"r!5 JT'Oli; t;-, j ! ,t !, " t J'ir'u : i"\' i vnn until, t: 'i 3 l hi, 8 Mn!-I e, iiKji-!'; - a Liu "jii l ai'bitaJ Xi l", in l v, " W(Wt TA" HV-'iUTK, ',t;; t, i, pI 2, 1, 'i !, Crmu, ws ;a w(,t i wli 4i -allied ait ronnj, -' i's aueuium and better sorts of English, of which fair quantities have recently been taken for America. Colonial wools are in good demand at firm prices. The topic of the wool market is steadily making more impression on yarns, and this week several spinners are announcing advanced prices. A good deal of business is still held in check by the cold weather. The cashmere hose trade is by far the most unsatisfactory department in hosiery, and the small demand on export account tends very much to aggravate the situation. Elastic web trade only moderate. Brunrono, April 23. Business in the wool market today is not animated, purchases in wool are made with some degree of caution, consumers having recently supplied their wants rather freely. The unabated dimness of staplers' prices tends to deter spinners from operating at present. Colonial wools are stiff in price in London, and a good business is doing in this market in both cross-breds and merino wools for immediate consumption. English wools, with the exception of lustre sorts, are in steady request at firm rates, a condition which it is said is likely to continue under the present limited supplies of wools in the market. Mohair and alpaca are slow of sale. Botany tops, not in active request. The yarn market is very quiet. Spinners are receiving a number of small orders in various classes of yarn, but the present quotations of spinners are not freely yielded by yarn merchants, who maintain these prices with firmness, to the evident detriment of demand. Though repeat orders are limited, particulars for late contracts are coming to hand rather freely, and spinners are generally well employed both for home and export. In the piece market a fair amount of business is doing for home, although there are complaints that the cold weather has a detrimental effect upon the demand for spring goods. There is a rather better demand for export, which includes some light business for the American market. LATEST TELEGRAPHIC MARKET. Toronto, May 7. Wheat, spring No. 1, $1.06; No. 1 red winter, $1.07; No. 9 Manitoba hard, $1.10; No. 8 Manitoba hard, $1.10; barley No. 1, 84c; No. 2, 79c; No. 3 extra, 86c-88c; No. 3, 18c-64c; peas, No. 1, 61c-62c; corn, 54c-56c. Flour, straight, $4.00-4.10; straight mill, $4.00-4.10. Sales, No. 9 spring wheat, large; on track at 58c, and milling at 4m. Barley, May 7. Flour declining at $1.00, closing with a loss. Wheat, export, 8,446,000 bushels; imports, 21,000 bushels; spot. Brazil contracts, very low and weak; No. 9 red, $1.11; 8c lower; it was said there was unmaintained pressure to sell, considering on unloading by large sellers at Chicago. The decline was from the best figures of the day. The market closed weak. No. 9 red, May, $1.11; July, $1.07; August, $1.06; September, $1.04. Corn, sales, 1,400 bushels futures and 81,000 bushels spot, unsettled, closing dull and weak; mixed, futures options advanced slightly with wheat; fell off later, and closed heavy; May, 74c; June, 76c; July, 67c; August, 68c; September, 67c. Oats, sales, 1,000 bushels futures and 1,200 bushels spot, quiet; closing with a rise; options dull and lower; May, 56c; June, 56c; July, 56c; spot No. 9, 69c; mixed western, 67c-70c; white do, 71c-73c. M. L., 16, 0 6, 8 00, 7 47, 0 59, 8 1, 8 00, 8 99, 7 91, 5 35, 5 07, 3 06, 7 31, 3 05. Barometer readings reduced to sea-level and temperature of 82掳F. Observed, t. Pressure of vapor in inches of mercury, t. Humidity relative, saturation being 100%. Ten years only. The greatest heat was 72掳F on the 27th; the greatest cold was 21掳F on the 6th, giving a range of temperature of 60.2 degrees. Warmest day was the 27th. Coldest day was the 6th. Highest barometer reading was 30.5 inches on the 10th; lowest barometer was 20.411 inches on the 3rd. DOMINION LINE. Superior steamship line for all classes of passengers. REPUBLIC OF THE NORTH. Twenty Thousand Armed Boers Preparing to March Northward. ANOTHER LITTLE WAR, In Which England Will Have Her Hand Full. The South African Treaty and Italy's African Policy. London, May 7. Replying to a question in the House of Commons today in regard to the reported Boer trek being prepared for the invasion of Mashonaland and other South African territory, for the purpose of establishing the so-called Republic of the North, Hon. Edward Stanhope, secretary of war, intimated that troops were being sent to British Bechuanaland in order to oppose the proposed Boer trek. Recent advices state that 20,000 well-armed Boers propose to cross the Limpopo in June and proclaim the Republic of the North. The leaders of the trek included men of position from both the Free States and Cape Colony and all steps taken are said to have met with the approval of the famous Afrikander Bund, recently in session at Kimberley. Object of the Movement. The Boer movement is a South African movement in the direction of northward expansion and is bound to conflict with the claims of the British Chartered Company, to say nothing of the claims of the Portuguese South African Company. One of the objects of the raid is said to be the replacement of the Chartered Company by a popular movement free from the Imperial Government's control. There is a strong feeling against the company and against Imperial control in South Africa. The leaders of the trek, however, say little or nothing about the Chartered Company, claiming to base their proceedings upon concessions granted long before the Chartered Company existed. The new republic will be founded on the constitutional laws of the South American Republic and is expected to attract men of high character and ability from all parts of South America. Another "little war" in South Africa seems to be threatened. It will require many more British troops than are now available to cope with the 20,000 Boers, who are dead shot and capable of suffering the most severe hardships without complaint. The Grip's Spread in England. LONDON, May 7. Influenza is steadily spreading throughout the country. Wherever the disease has appeared it has been abated in its ravages by a return of the cold winds. The Mayor of Sheffield has opened a fund for the purpose of procuring medicine for poor patients. Each of the large hospitals in London has an average of 100 cases of influenza. There are signs of a continued increase of the epidemic. Several more members of Parliament have been attacked. Six of the usual occupants of the Treasury bench were absent today. Prince Christian and Count Hatzfeldt, the German ambassador, were unable to attend a dinner given this evening. The Duchess of Marlborough, Justice Homer and a host of public officials are among those affected. German news. M. ordered at Malta. K. May 7. A sensation has been caused in the garrison here by the discovery that Colonel Prager has been murdered. The body of that officer was found this morning at his residence. His head had been smashed in with a hammer, which was found in the room covered with blood. The officer's throat had also been severely gashed with a knife or razor. The military and police authorities believe robbery was the motive of the crime. There is no clue to the murderer. Italy's African Policy. Rome, May 7. Signer Bovio, in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday, made a motion that the Italian forces now in East Africa should be ordered to evacuate that territory. Bovio's motion was only supported by twenty-one extremists. Premier Badini led the House to endorse the African policy of the Government, which was agreed to, 190 to 38. At St. Petersburg. St. PETERSBURG, May 7. The author Mikhailovsky has been expelled from the city for acting as master of ceremonies at the funeral of Shelgunov, the political economist, on Saturday last, on which occasion the students of the University marched through the main thoroughfare in defiance of the order of the police. More Arrests in Rome. Rome, May 7. Additional arrests have been made of Anarchists concerned in the May Day riot here. The persons arrested today had in their possession a pamphlet issued by Malatesta, an Italian refugee in London, explaining the manufacture and use of bombs. Why End the Treaty at Any Time? Madrid, May 7. It is reported that the treaty of commerce between Spain and the United States contains no stipulation in regard to its duration, and therefore, the treaty may be renounced by either side upon due notice of such action being shown. Too Foggy to Land the Malta. Queenstown, May 7. Tugs report that the steamer Germanic, from New York, arrived in this port at 6 o'clock this morning, but owing to a heavy fog she decided not to attempt to land passengers or mails here, but to proceed to Liverpool. The Earl of Powls Dead. LONDON, May 7. The Earl of Powls died tonight. The cause of death has not been reported. K. Want Its Old Rates. New York, May 7. Representatives of the Trunk Line Association, New England lines and Central Traffic Association met here today and discussed the claim of the Canadian Pacific Railway for old rates. The all-rail rate agreed upon at the meeting March 18th was $1.03 with a differential of 10 cents on lake and rail transportation. The Canadian Pacific claims old rates, which are 13 cents lower per 100 lbs than those of the current year. The matter was finally referred to a committee, which is to report tomorrow. The Engines Were Fairly Welded. Dennison, Ohio, May 7. The limited mail west No. 7 and passenger train No. 10 east collided on the Pan Handle Railway, four miles from here, today. Baggage Master Longnecker, of Columbus, was killed. Ex-press Messenger Marvin was badly hurt, and two postal clerks and a man named Miller were hurt. The two engines were fairly welded together. The first mail and baggage cars were smashed into kindling wood. The passengers were uninjured. Will Try Culture on the Italians. Boston, May 7. All Italians in Boston are invited to attend a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall tomorrow night for the purpose of forming a society for the elevation of the poorer and ignorant class of Italians, who it is proposed to teach respect for and obedience to the laws of this country. The projectors also state that in time they will ask the city to make laws to prohibit all rag garbage picking, hand organ playing, etc. A Dead Flour Market. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., May 7. The North-western Miller says: "The flour output last week was 125,160 barrels. The heavy decline in wheat has made a fairly dead flour market. Prices are lower and unsettled. Yesterday's advance in wheat induced some inquiry for flour. The export trade is fully as dull as the domestic. The export shipments for the week were 56,950 barrels. Went Through a Trestle. Chicago, May 7. A freight train on the Western Indiana Belt line was descending a heavy grade on a trestle in this city today when the rail spread. The locomotive and two tank cars went through the trestle. The oil was ignited and the car, locomotive and much of the trestle were destroyed. The train hands escaped by jumping. Loss, $100,000. Foundrymen Demand a Nine Hour Day. New York, May 7. At a mass meeting of foundrymen and moulders here tonight it was decided by a vote of 327 out of 335 to demand a reduction of a day's work to nine hours. A conference with the bosses will now follow, and if this matter is not amicably settled four thousand men will go out. Membership Limited to 1,000. New York, May 7. The twenty-third annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held today. A resolution was adopted limiting the membership to one thousand. It is now 867. Charles S. Smith was elected president. To Drain Cold Europe. New York, May 7. On Monday one dollar gold was ordered this afternoon for export. Total for the week so far, $1,700,000. CHANCE FOR THAT NEW NAVY. A Chilian Insurgent Steamer Carries a U. S. Flag.
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Peter Russell, a law professor at the University of Toronto, said the Supreme Court will benefit from Binnie's solid experience in constitutional and international affairs. "A lot of the court's most challenging work ahead lies in those fields." Binnie hinted that joining the court will not prevent him from occasionally wading into debates about how the law applies to current events. "I certainly think that judges are accountable, because they exercise a lot of authority on matters that are important to individuals," he said. "I don't think they should be immune from criticism and I don't think that they should pretend that their views are of no importance and, therefore, not speak out." Binnie said he was "astonished" when he was approached last month to see whether he would be a candidate. "I had not applied for any judicial position and there was certainly no lobby," he said. "The process that produced it is something that I don't know about." He said, "I've been to the Supreme Court often enough as a lawyer and it's going to be interesting to see it from the other side of the bench."
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SNOW SHOVELS FROM ALEX BREMNER, CO Bleury St MONTREAL DISTRICT trade marks ILLINOIS and DESIGNS, Hanbury A Budden, Advocate, Attorney and Solicitor, 617 NEW YORK LIFE BUILDING, R M, Laurence Westerly winds; fair and colder, Gulf Fair and colder, with light local snow, Maritime Westerly winds; mostly fair and colder, with light local snow, Manitoba Fine and continued very cold, MONTREAL RECORD observations taken at McGill College Observatory January 23, time 9:00 29, I, Tarte present to correct the statement that Mr Justice Mathieu has decided on this point, The question had never before been raised in this form, When Mr Tarte arrived he explained the facts to him, and the latter affirmed that what Mr Crankshaw called the scum-laden article of the Herald was true in all particulars, and in effect gave the lie to the revising Barrister, finally he apologized for his statements, An appeal may be taken by Mr Maclennan, Maclennan, A Street Railway Communication, To the Editor of the Gazette: Sir, In the matter of the Street railway and salt, Montreal seems to be in just as bad a plight as St John, but in Ottawa, where the use of salt is prohibited, there seems to be no trouble, The following would appear to be a way of getting over any trouble there may be, and keeping the streets in good condition for sleighing, Let the car company provide a tank car, something such as they use in Toronto for summer street watering, and beside, with perhaps rollers, hangers and ice cutting plough, to cut the ice down at the rails and round the surface up between and at each side, Instead of salting the street promiscuously let them water the snow when the thermometer is well below freezing, Once having brought the surface into proper shape it would last well, the plough would clear it easily, and the snow would not be continually working back on the rails, As it thawed it could from time to time be built up again by a further watering on cold nights, J, dissenting, Mowub (defendant in court below), appellant, and Malo (plaintiff in court below), respondent The appeal was from a judgment which condemned the appellant to pay the respondent the sum of $134, Wurtele, J, giving the judgment of the court, said that appellant was the owner of three cottages at Longueuil, They had been damaged by the ice, and he was desirous of having the damage repaired, He asked de Martigny if he knew anyone who could repair the houses for him, They went over to Longueuil together, and Ferland, a contractor, said the work could be done for $150, Ferland stated afterwards that he meant $150 per house, De Martigny told appellant the work could be done for $150, and appellant instructed him to go on and get it done, He thereby constituted de Martigny his agent for the repair of the three houses, De Martigny told Ferland to do the work, There was no contract, Ferland ordered lumber from the respondent De Martigny gave respondent a note for the amount of his account When it became due, it was not paid, Malo took an action against de Martigny and obtained judgment, but there was a return of nulla bona, Malo then sued appellant and obtained judgment against him, and the appeal was from this judgment, The question was whether the principal was liable under the circumstances, The majority of the court were of opinion that article 1710 of our code, which states that a mandatary who acts in his own name is liable to the third party with whom he contracts without prejudice to the rights of the latter against the mandator also, governed the present case, The judgment of the court below was therefore well founded, and it was maintained, Blanchet, J, dissenting, Lonnitrs (defendant in court below), appellant, and DomoN (plaintiff in court below), respondent, The judgment appealed from maintained an action by respondent and awarded him the sum of $100 for the loss of four fingers of his left hand, Respondent was employed in appellant's shop, and while planing a piece of wood on a planing machine, the accident occurred, It was contended by the appellant that the accident was due wholly to respondent's negligence; that the machine was in perfect order, and that a guard was attached to it for the protection of the workmen, and that if this guard was not on the machine at the time, respondent could easily have obtained it The court was unanimously of the opinion that the judgment could not be sustained, The weight of evidence was to the effect that the accident occurred through respondent's carelessness in using the machine without the guard, in disobedience of the directions given to him, He was a skilled workman and accustomed to the use of the machine, and knew the danger of using it without the guard, The judgment was therefore reversed and the action dismissed, CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF DUNHAM (defendant in court below), appellant, and Garick (plaintiff in court below), respondent, The appeal was from a judgment rendered by the Superior Court in the district of Bedford, condemning appellant to pay respondent $75 damages suffered by him while driving a vehicle on the highway, While passing over a small bridge the horses took fright and the vehicle went over the edge of the bridge, and respondent was injured, The question was whether the appellant was bound to provide hand-rails to make the bridge safe, The court below maintained the action, and this decision was unanimously confirmed by the Court of Appeal, CIKMAN (defendant in court below), appellant, and Jkhomk (plaintiff in court below), respondent The appeal was from a judgment which maintained respondent's action and condemned appellant to pay $200 and interest, The Court of Appeal reversed the judgment, Blanchet, J, dissenting, Davidson et al, (defendants in court below), appellants, and Thiemhlay (plaintiff in court below), respondent This was another case of employer's liability, The judgment condemned appellants to pay respondent $2,000 damages alleged to have been sustained by him by reason of the death of his minor son, caused by an accident while in appellants' employment The court was of opinion that the weight of evidence was against the appellants, The presumption of negligence was against them from the fact that the law was not complied with as respects covering the belt and providing guards for the machinery, After reviewing the facts of the case, the court came to the conclusion that the judgment should not be disturbed, and it was confirmed in all respects, Coohi, in (defendant in court below), appellant, and Pake (plaintiff in court below), respondent, Hall, J, said that the action was by a proprietor against his tenant, The roof of the building occupied by the tenant fell in, According to respondent's pretension the accident occurred owing to the weight of snow on the roof, The roof was repaired by the proprietor, now respondent, and the present action was to recover the cost The rule of law was that the tenant is responsible unless he can show that the injury resulted from no fault on his part The court did not think that the tenant in this case had proved that the injury occurred without any fault of his, The evidence showed that there was a large quantity of snow upon the roof, and the court was of opinion that this accumulation of snow was the primary cause of the accident, The tenant was in default to remove the snow and, under the circumstances, the judgment of the Court of Review, which held the tenant responsible, was well founded, and it was confirmed, The Chief Justice stated that judgment in the case of Drysdale and Dugas would not be rendered at present, It would, perhaps, be given on Thursday, In the afternoon the hearing of the case of Wineberg, appellant, and Hampson, respondent, was commenced, Messrs Green Shields, Q A LONDON STORY, The under and I, luhli, ing, Know, Hitil huh Buanhtue in Three Hours, London, January 23, A heavy snowstorm prevailed in London during the night and turned into rain this morning, At 6:20 this morning the sky suddenly became dark, the darkness resembling that of nightfall, and a violent hailstorm, accompanied by thunder and lightning, set in, The thunder and hailstorm lasted until ten o'clock, when snow began to fall again, The snow fell for about an hour, when the skies cleared and the sun shone brightly, The storm caused a tremendous rising of the Thames, Thousands of acres at Windsor and Felton are flooded, and many other sections are submerged, The violence of the wind unrooted trees, and at Kingston several brick walls were blown down, The steeple of St Stephen's church, Westminster, was struck by lightning and set on fire, but the flames were extinguished before any serious damage was done, Three persons, in different parts of London, were killed by lightning, and the roofs of a number of houses were struck and slightly damaged, A high northwest wind is blowing over the channel, Tugs sent out from Dover are helping many vessels in distress, The night mail boats are not making their usual trips, French fishermen found a derelict barque off Calais today and towed her to the north of the harbor, where she sank, blocking the entrance, CABLE NOTES, London, January 23, The parliamentary election in the South or Evesham division of Worcestershire, yesterday, resulted in the return of Colonel Long, Conservative, by a vote of 4,760 to 3,585 for Mr
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O Super stone duplex, 2x5, 2 bachelor, finished basement, tenant heated, $189,500, 685-4114, 386-6492 M Greiss SYSTEM A Broker DORVAL North, very large duplex, finished basement, 10 mortgage, double occupancy, $165,000, 633-964 DOWNTOWN Renovated triplex, $755,000, Owner occupancy available, Good revenues, Gary 694-7610, 694-7610, 684-0212 Century 21 PteKirbea Broker DOWNTOWN: 368 Hotel de Ville, 2x4(2, 1x5, electric heating, last price $118,000, Open House, Sunday 2-3pm DUPLEX: St Leonard, well located, beautiful condition, fireplace, wet-bar, 2 cold rooms, many renovations 336-6388 PIERREFONDS Duplex, bachelor, revenue $18,000 $173,000 firm Serious buyers only! Evenings 257-6776 337-0933 EASTERN NDG: Reduced Your home on Marcil? revenues, spacious updated 61 x 7 j 5' 1 with trench doors, oak fireplace, leaded windows, Move-in condition to view PATRICIA TUSTIN 488-0190 RE/MAX Classic Broker GREENFIELD PARK Priced for Quick sale $150,000 Absolutely no agents 466 0504 HAMPSTEAD Duflenn Road (Queen Mary Road), spacious semi-detached duplex, completely renovated throughout, 2 car garage, double occupancy or immediate finished basement (bachelor), No agents $459,000 484 J6, HAMPSTEAD-New on Market Must be sold to settle estate, Holtham family park, superb custom detached, huge rooms, quality built, 2 garages Brenda Flant Broker 787-0083 HAMPSTEAD Detached duplex 6 t, 1 t, air-conditioned alarm bachelor Double occupancy excellent revenue 4119 VMS DuplexTriplex for Sale 110 ILE BIZARD 1986 triplex, revenue $8000 excellent condition 66 1949 6 JO 1988 ILE BIZARD 2x4, $109,900 Pretty Park Exl - 2x4 6 i Basement $164,900 Both properties show very well Pal 696-1934, I-U64 SYSTEM A Broker LACHINE Attached duplex with bachelor, double garage, finished basement, $725,000 firm 634 6496 LACHINE W, Duplex 2x5; bachelor in mint condition $149,000 M Mackay 637 3731 Re Max Ditaire Inc Broker LACHINE 71 149,900 4X, electric heated, revenue $16,320, Rhodes Dullon 684-1141 Montreal Trust Broker LACHINE Duplex bachelor 198, garage, fireplace, revenue $2,000 $230,000 614-6703 LASALLE, Duplex, semi-detached, 2X5, private sale $165,000 Call 367-5383 LASALLE, 1x5, 1x7, central air and vacuum, owner occupant Mortgage 11, Asking $190,000 367-060 LASALLE Luxurious triplex with bachelor, near river, schools, park, very good revenue New windows, many extras 595-4848 LASALLE: Semi-detached duplex, 2x5, 2, 1x3, 7 bachelor, upper & lower fully renovated, patio door, oak kitchens, ceramic bathrooms, excellent revenue, Must be seen, Tmo 767-0677 LASALLE triplex 1989, 3x3, 2, 1x6 alarm, fireplace, double garage, reduced $285,000, Private 363-6663, LASALLE prime location, spacious, detached, 1988 custom-built duplex, finished basement Revenue $18,000, Low price for quick sale, 365-9933 evenings, LASALLE semi-detached, 2x5, 2 bachelor, playroom with bar, coolroom, double garage, electric door, many extras $205,000 364-2144 LASALLE modern duplex condo, 3 bedrooms, fireplace, wet bar, finished basement, garage, low down payment, balance of sale, 365-2448 LASALLE, Rue Centrale: duplex, 2x5, 2's, renovated, lower floor commercial, With income potential, Weekends & evenings, 36-1072, No agents, LAURIER Metro, duplex, 4, 5, 2, yard, garage, occupancy, Negotiable 270-6663 LAVAL-DES-RAPIDES Magnificent duplex for sale, 2x5, 2, renovated, garage, Must sell due to transfer, A bargain at $158,000, 387-0980, 629-9394 MAINTENANCE Free in heart of Rosemount, Ultra modern immaculate triplex, near schools, metro, shopping, Low $180,000, 484-5408, 767-3294 SICARO 2023-25, garage, $115,000 335-9261 after 3pm MONTREAL NORTH: 12051 Lamoureux, triplex bachelor, must sell, Reduced: $184,000, Antonio 388-7619, 374-3102 MONTREAL North, Blvd Gouin, 3x4, 2, 6,000 sqft land, Reduced $160,000 648-5677 MONTREAL WEST, Split-level, 2x5 bachelor, garages, near park school, Krol Montreal The older of the two identification methods is GR60-14, The G stands for the tire width, G being wider than an F, The R means radial and 60 represents the tire height series, A 70-series is taller than a 60-series, The number 14 is the diameter of the rim onto which the tire should be mounted, The more modern identification method is P16575R13, The P means passenger car tire, 165 is the width of the tire in millimeters and 75 means the height of the side wall is 75 percent of the tread width, The R stands for radial and 13 for the diameter of the rim, Some tires use an additional letter: P16575HR13, The H represents the speed rating for the tire, some tires can be run at high speeds such as 130-150 km/h for extended periods of time, The only additive that should be used in the fuel of an engine with injectors is fuel-injector cleaner, One can every 4,000 to 5,000 km is perfect to avoid any injector problems, I am from the old school of mechanics that believes the simplest tool for the job is the right tool, A good quality pen gauge will last the average car owner a lifetime, All electronic gadgets are sensitive to extreme heat and cold which can lead to future problems, The problem with all wiper blades is deterioration of the rubber after only a few months of exposure to sun, oil, and cleaners, Changing the blades two or three times a year is the best solution, The 3-blade wipers do a great job when new but they are expensive and they place an extra strain on the wiper motor and assembly, The tension on the wiper arms can be adjusted to reduce uneven cleaning but the rubber blades must be changed when they lose their ability to clean, If you have questions about the repair or maintenance of your automobile, write, in English or French, to: The Car Doctor The Gazette 250 St, Antoine St, W Montreal, Que, H2Y 3R7 Please specify the make, model and year of your car, Letters cannot be answered personally and The Car Doctor cannot deal with telephone inquiries, Mazda AVO AUTO 4615 Buchan 737-7373 A, OUERIN AUTO LTEE 1530 Blvd, Chomedey, Laval, 686-4787 GAREAU MAZDA INC, 10175 PAPINEAU 381-3967 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Canada Inc, 645 Taacharaau Blvd, 672-2720 7800 Decarie Blvd, 735-3581 Salaa aSarv tea aLaating Nissan 8T, MICHEL NISSAN 9474 Blvd St, Michel 364-8400 Saab ROBERT BARRELL AUTOMOBILE 11355 Cota da Lieite Rd, Dorval, Ouabae 631-4387 SAAB ELEGANTE 4352 Malropolltaln E, Montreal 374-6550 16 da la Rabaataliara South Shore 653-6920 Jfwn urn iSiifC r I IK, - 11 1 vr-n Subaru AUTOMOBILE ELEGANTE 16 La Rabaataliar Si-Bruno, 653-6920 SUBARU MONTREAL 4900 Par Stmt 737-4441 SUBARU 8T, MARTIN 1430 St, Martin Blvd, Laval, 667-4960 SUBARU AUTO CENTRE 4032 St, Catherine W, and Mexico, whose supply was plentiful in December, he said, For January, fresh-vegetable prices were expected to show an increase because cold weather in the southern U, THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1990 Norway's the best but Pirates and Space Tours are close Rating the attractions is fun as long as no one expects me to ride roller coasters in the dark SARAH WATERS SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE THERE ARE NO RIDES at Walt Disney World, They call everything an attraction, I guess they have to, Some things are rides, like Thunder Mountain, Other things, like the Hall of Presidents, are shows, And some, like the Delta Dreamflight, are both a show and a ride, Norway was my favorite at Walt Disney World, It's in the World Showcase at Epcot Centre, It has a great Viking boat ride through a cave filled with trolls and polar bears, I rode through there seven times, There's also a waterfall and a restaurant with very good Norwegian food (it's all delicious except for the cold curried herring that my dad liked), Everyone who works there is Norwegian and they're very nice, Almost as good was the Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic World, I rode that one seven times, too, and my dad came with me six times, You take a boat through a cave and it starts very quietly, There are some scary scenes of skeletons guarding buried treasure and steering ships and then suddenly you tumble down a waterfall and come out in the middle of a battle between a pirate ship and a fort, Then you float through the town and see the pirates robbing everyone and chasing the women and drinking, It's very real, And my third favorite was Star Tours at the Disney-MGM Studio, It opened the day we were there and there were huge crowds but we had press passes to get past the lines, It was great, You get on a spaceship that has a robot for a pilot, He loses control and the spaceship seems to lurch all over the place and goes right through the middle of a space battle, Very exciting but too short, (Editor's note: All three of these rides get the highest possible rating from the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and Epcot, And everyone, including me, seems to think the pirate ride is a gem, Here's what I think are the best of the rest of the attractions we tried at Magic Kingdom: Space Mountain was too much for me, I could hear the screams so I chickened out but my dad said it was great, (Editor's note: This is a roller coaster in the dark, Think about that concept, It doesn't have to climb very high or drop very fast, It's pitch black in there except for thousands of tiny white stars that disorient rather than illuminate, Magic Journey is the best movie in Disney World, It's 3D and the butterflies and the flowers seem to be right in front of your face, It's wonderful, I loved it, So did my dad, And there was hardly any lineup, Dream Flight is very good, It takes you through the sky and you see all sorts of things, FLORIDA VACATION CONDOS Representing hundreds of luxury 1, 2 & 3-bedroom condos priced below most hotels and featuring Isla del Sol and Suncoast beaches, For reservations or information CALL TOLL-FREE FROM: CANADA 1-800-523-3091 Gina Zivic 487-5615, 481-0241, Royal LePage Broker NEW BORDEAUX, 12 cold flats, revenue $157, "S3 J", advertisements "At times, football coaching can be weird, wtvs I-amgall), a bear of a man Sometimes you dream, sometimes you're an idealist, but the next time you've got to look at the cold facts and become a realist, The cold fuels? After trading quarterback Matt Duncan to the B, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Tues-Fri from noon to 2:30 p.m., Licensed, All major credit cards, 1209 Guy St, 934-0473, LA BOURGADE Hotel Bonaventure's popular Italian buffet will continue in this restaurant for at least another month and offers pretty good value for family dining, Adults are charged $14.95, children 10 and under, $7.50, Pasta is its big drawing card, four different kinds a night, not to mention all the pasta salads on the cold table, The pastas survive the buffet table quite well and the sauces are good, as a recent fettuccine with fresh tomato sauce and another with spinach sauce proved, Hot Italian meat and fish dishes are also offered, and a recent chicken caponata (eggplant, olives, zucchini, capers, tomatoes) was excellent, The cold table is truly impressive, and the sweet table is very rewarding, Open nightly for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Italian buffet on Fri and Sat only, Licensed, All major credit cards, 1 Place Bonaventure, 878-2332, SALSIFI This enchanting little restaurant just off Park Ave has been completely renovated by its new owners, chef Andree Dube and her husband Yvon, and is now more attractive than ever, The food is essentially French with a few California influences and essentially good, although the restaurant hasn't quite hit its stride yet, Starting-up glitches included an over-cooked Cornish game hen, a poached salmon that had been frozen and smoked goose that was tough, but all three had excellent flavor and were nicely presented, Vegetables are outstanding here, including miniature pumpkins stuffed with squash, braised cabbage and scalloped potatoes, Desserts are also first-rate, especially the apple clafouti and the frangipane crepe (filled with almond paste and topped with chocolate sauce), Service is delightful, Table d'hote a fixed $22, a la carte main dishes between $17.50 and $24.50, Open Tues-Sat from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Licensed, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 354 St, Joseph Blvd, 272-4211, MAXIM DE PARIS The intended tea room and cafe of Hediard's in Les Cours Mont Royal also serves as its main and only restaurant for the time being, A larger, proper restaurant is in the plans, The premises are badly laid out for a cafe but elegantly decorated and fairly comfortable, The so-called gastronomic menu consists of 11 main dishes, none of them very exciting, and offers table d'hote for a fixed $26.50, A briefer daily table d'hote ranges between $18.50 and $24, Among items sampled were super salmon mousse with caviar; disappointing snails in pastry; outstanding boneless rabbit with mustard sauce, accompanied by fresh fettuccine in basil sauce; and a so-so sirloin steak with french-fries, Salads were great, while desserts were limited, Open daily from noon to 3 p.m. (brunch on Sun); Tues-Sat from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Licensed, All major credit cards, 1455 Peel St, 848-0559, LE VIEUX PECHEUR house of LIVE LOBSTER PRIME RIB 1300 Trans Canada Hwy, B, Reservations: 683-1320 Montreal's Most Original SEAFOOD RESTAURANT DAILY SPECIALS Starting From $7.99 EARLY BIRD SPECIALS From $6.95, Great Britain, Canada and the Commonwealth, Finally, the market decides the catalogue, not the catalogue deciding the market, Yoseloff also said: "Using a percentage of catalogue value is ridiculous", A couple of years ago I wrote about the unusual "balmy weather" that resulted in all sorts of weird bird sightings in the Georgeville Christmas Bird Count (CBC), Well, this year things were a little different, "December broke the record for the month for the lowest average temperature, which resulted in Lake Memphremagog freezing over two weeks before the count," reported Peter Landry and Katherine MacKenzie, compiler and organizer, respectively, of the Georgeville count, "This led to no open water, even on the rivers, and the lowest species count since '81 and '82, when 34 species were also seen", A total of 111 observers braved the frigid cold to count a near-record number of individual birds: 3,536 birds, comprising 34 species, Abundance of corvids Record numbers were observed of all the corvid species such as crows, ravens and blue jays, as well as horned larks, snow buntings, and white-throated sparrows, Whether this was a function of the cold weather is not known, On the other hand, the lack of open water was likely responsible for the failure to observe four species usually seen common loon, common goldeneye, common merganser and herring gull, Two species new to the count were the horned lark and the chipping sparrow, This is the twelfth year for the Georgeville CBC and the 10 most common species in order and their mean number per year in brackets are the black-capped chickadee (745), evening grosbeak (671), blue jay (290), rock dove (228), house sparrow (203), snow bunting (79), tree sparrow (60), herring gull (53), American crow (53) and pine grosbeak (50), The Hudson CBC was down from last year with 51 species (eight less than last year) and a total of 5,525 individuals (8,159 seen last year), The house sparrows took over the lead from the snow buntings this year with 1,666 being spotted, followed by the black-capped chickadees (858), rock doves (555), snow buntings (only 442 compared with 2,652 in 1988!) and European starlings (352), As usual, a number of raptorial species were seen, including two snowy owls, I was surprised there weren't more goshawks seen, with the numbers of partridge (46) and ruffed grouse (23) available, Other interesting sightings were 11 pileated woodpeckers, five boreal chickadees, 23 common grackles, 10 brown creepers, one swamp sparrow, and yes, a lonely American robin! Also seen during the count week was a Carolina wren, Hudson, salient observation, but it's nonetheless telling: "Last year (1988) we stayed with the 1988 catalogue, and business remained excellent", "I find it (the 1990 catalogue) a closer reflection of actual selling price, but collectors are accustomed to discounting from the catalogue value and they'll have a hard time adjusting to full catalogue", How about this? "Higher priced items should actually be increased due to their being rarities", I wonder who should do that, 93 I 1, 93 includes Soup or Salad I Bring Your Own Wine 1? PRINCE ARTHUR E, 842-5451 for what they hope is the last cigarette of their life, Almost, But unlike the convicted TV preacher, this velvet-voiced man at the microphone in the ballroom of Winnipeg's International Inn offers a guarantee, Meet Chuck Borden Jr, hypnotherapist, "It's going to be a miracle," he tells the crowd, "People are going to get out and for the first time in their life start their car without lighting up a cigarette", Sad tales from outcasts A spirit of camaraderie hangs along with thick smoke in the lobby before the seminar begins, Name-tagged smokers mingle, telling their sad tales of earlier attempts to quit, of being outcasts at work, complaining, debating and smoking, George Vogt shuffles over near the LA TABLE D'HOTE $16 Champignons farcis fribourg ou Salade verte Carre d'agneau roti au jus ou Saumon frais au beurre blanc Profiteroles au chocolat ou Creme caramel 2065 Bishop 843-7745 La Lucarni d'Outremont Under the Sun Leveque $20.50 1010 rue Laurier O, Outremont Prov, Quebec 2V2X8 ViL 279-7355 KLONDIKE DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN CHARCOAL BROILED RIB STEAK 12oz OR SHRIMP PLATTER $7.95 INCLUDES SOUP OR SALAD Weekdays from 11-3 Sat, Sun 11-4 It's 2 for 1 from $7.95 for 2 Including soup, garlic bread, Greek hors d'oeuvres and dessert stack of at least 400 glass ashtrays piled on the table, "Ninety-six percent," he says, "Huh?" "Ninety-six percent quit smoking, that's what they say about this guy", Vogt is a Manitoba Department of Government Services employee who's driven in from Selkirk on this minus-34 night, He's been smoking 37 years and recently spent about $1,000 on stop-smoking programs laser, acupuncture, nicotine gum, government plans, lung association schemes, He's managed to halve his intake to 32 cigarettes a day, "I heard about (Borden) from a couple of friends who went last time, They find out after three weeks they're not smoking they'd gone cold turkey for three weeks without even knowing it", Borden says he appeals to people's subconscious mind where, he says, the desire to smoke and the be PIMENT ROUGE SZECHUAN CUISINE IN A CLASS BY ITSELF ELEGANT SURROUNDINGS 1170 Peel St, (Le Windsor) 866-7816 1020 Laurier W, Outremont 272-2828 SEAFOOD RESTAURANT EARLY BIRD SPECIALS From $0" 5:00 6:30 PM 226 Place des Pins Detached bungalow, 4 bedrooms same level, exceptional renovations, 2 bathrooms, double Jacuzzi, appliances, finished basement, fireplace, central air, vacuum, New windows, roof, driveway, parking, barbecue, 40x15 cold storage room under new extension, 15x20 fiberglass covered patio, Close to UP, 1985), but certainly the main responsibility is very personally with Mr, Bourassa, "Just look at the past, When, in 1971, he announced a project (James Bay) that hadn't been studied by Hydro-Quebec, it was to fulfill an election promise, for purely political reasons, without justifying it with any need, He's always been the one turning the wheel", Lajambc said that during Bourassa's latest incarnation as premier of Quebec the first thing he announced was expansion of the James Bay project at a time when Hydro-Quebec executives were talking about the consolidation of the utility's existing network because there was no longer sufficient demand for electricity to justify mega-projects, In the meantime, the jokes continue in the dark, not only about Hydro's reliability, but its lack of comedic timing, "Our next show is about a clothing business and they're doing really badly and they're always talking about Hydro cutting them off any second," offers the Centaur Theatre's Tannage, "If they had waited until then that would have been funny", The whole province was blacked out in 1988, Maintenance costs for OuvIh-c distribution gtrm, 185 million $(712 million IW7 $7.4 million IWH $7:4, 8 million 4 million 4 million 14,800 6 13,700 1987 IS, FROM A3 LOW A3 $499, PRICE INCLUDES: ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE BETWEEN MONTREAL AND LONDON (PASSENGERS MUST TRAVEL TOGETHER) 8 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AT THE TAVISTOCK HOTEL IN CENTRAL LONDON DAILY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST HOTEL SERVICE CHARGES AND VALUE ADDED TAX (15) ROUNDTRIP AIRBUS TRANSFERS BETWEEN HEATHROW AND CENTRAL LONDON THREE THEATRE VOUCHERS TO A SELECTED LIST OF SHOWS, OR A DELUXE VOUCHER TO A TOP SHOW CITY SAVER DINING VOUCHER SHOPPING GIFT VOUCHER OF $20 VALID AT HARRODS, LONDON'S PREMIUM DEPARTMENT STORE 50 HOLIDAYS THE 50 TRAVELLER Also available EGYPT, MALTA, ANCIENT Turkey, Cyprus, Tenerife, Majorca, Algarve, Tunisia, European highlights LIMITED SPACE VAH ARLE AT THIS LOW RATE SINGH PRICES ON REQUEST CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS APPLY PAUL WATERS TRAVELLING LIGHT It's a magnificent place all right but it will probably be the little things I'll remember, Maid Marion signing an autograph for Sarah, for example, and the pleasure we both got out of those ancient machines in the penny arcade, I remember one evening at the end of a long day I was trying to take a picture of Sarah sitting on a marble bench in the sandstone fortress that is the Moroccan pavilion, A woman emerged from a service door, young, probably a student, hauling a broom and a long-handled dustpan, "Do you want me to take a picture of both of you?" she asked, She smiled anyway, "Sure, why not?" She put down her tools and snapped a couple of shots, I asked her if she'd been working hard, "Fourteen hours today," she laughed, "And 14 hours yesterday, But I'm off tomorrow", A small thing, perhaps, but it impressed me, She didn't have to take a break from her not-very-glamorous job to snap pictures for a couple of tourists, But she did, and it's that kind of detail that makes the place so special, Hey, the place isn't perfect, I've got a few quibbles, Why, for example, do they play a Viennese waltz as the background music for the Germany sequence in the magnificent light and fireworks show at Epcot Centre every night? It's not as if Germany has never produced a reasonably good composer, I understand they have to clean up the water parks River Country and Typhoon Lagoon but while they're doing it shouldn't they cut the promotions from the special Walt Disney World information channel? And it's a bit much for a boy from Cape Breton to hear the narrator in American Journeys refer to fiddle music as uniquely American, Joe Roderick from Beaconsfield wrote to me about his visit to Walt Disney World a dozen years ago and it was mainly on his recommendation that Sarah and I braved one of the longest lineups we faced all week to visit the Haunted Mansion, And Mr. Roderick was right, It's quite amazing, There is a sequence where ghosts, shimmering, ephemeral human figures dance together at a banquet, I've lain awake nights trying to figure out how they do that, Mr. Roderick also urged me to let my daughter try Space Mountain, Well, believe me, I tried, but Sarah would have nothing to do with it, She stood in line with me but chickened out at the loading dock, Unfortunately we never got a chance to try reader Sandra Trubiano's suggestion that we make reservations to lunch in the tower at the top of Cinderella's Castle, We should have, Everyone tells it was delightful but we just kept missing it, Deluxe accommodation with magnificent views, Indoor pool, whirlpool, Gourmet dining, Entertainment nightly in the Dancing Bear Lounge, All in the Hilton standard of fine service, gracious hospitality, $34 US FUNDS Includes breakfast daily minimum stay 2 days Sun thru Wed arrival Special lift & lesson discount On Stage ALASKA! 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Engineer Connell, of light freight No. 25; Fireman McMullen, of engine No. 25; Brakeman Johnson, of freight engine No. 28; and Engineer Samuel Stowell, of engine No. 28, were killed. MISSOURI, ST. LOUIS, Mo., February 12. Without warning from the weather bureau a veritable Kansas blizzard struck this city at 11 o'clock last night and continued up to 6 o'clock tonight. Rain, hail, sleet and snow alternately swept over the city before a high wind. At daylight the street railways had abandoned efforts to run cars till the tracks were cleared by snow plows. All the railway trains that were not abandoned entirely were late, the Alton express from Chicago being eight hours behind time. The snow is four inches deep, which is phenomenal for this latitude, as time passed the storm increased in severity and at 2 p.m. the wind had risen to a 30-mile gait, with the thermometer 8 degrees above zero and falling. The casualties are numerous, but none serious.
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VI STANDARD Type Writer In my ft, a S V Hliatei Waited In Every hour spent in writing with the pen This time can be saved by using the Em-toglon Type-Writer The ONLY WRITING MACHINE that can be used by ANYONE at sight, and will stand in repair and save time Owned by leading Insurance Companies, Railways, Lawyers, Merchants, etc., in the United States and Canada Adopted by Dominion Government. Hand for Catalogue and Testimonial AGENT: J O'LYNCH, 83 St. Nicholas Street, Montreal. COLD FEET MAY BE AVOIDED BY USING Ramsay's Boot Grease WATERPROOF LEATHER PRESERVATIVE KEEPS THE FEET DRY AND WARM. S McMclilan and a party on the island Mr. McMillan, with the fearless spirit of an eager sportsman, wished to leave for one of the other Islands at once, although the water was somewhat rough, but none of his party were willing to go. Turning to Mr. Sumner he asked him to go, and the young gentleman consented to do so. They were seen to reach an island above Dickinson, and to stay there for a short time. In the meantime, a heavy storm sprang up, and they were not soon seen. Mr. Sumner, however, spent all day Saturday looking for a clue as to the whereabouts of the unfortunate sportsmen. Several parties were also engaged in the search. Another of the boat, together with the stern sheet, have been found and identified by the owner as belonging to it. Mr. Sumner's coat and pants, together with a decoy duck, were found on the island, and one theory is that they must have shot some ducks and went out in the boat for them when it capsized. If the craft capsized, which seems to be the accepted theory, the two men could not long survive in the intensely cold water. It is further supposed that they would have had their cartridge belt on them and the weight of this with the heavy woolen clothing they wore at the time, would handicap them greatly in any effort to regain the shore by swimming. Storms are known to be of frequent occurrence on the lake, and even on Saturday, when the parties were engaged searching for the missing ones, a boat with three occupants came over from Hinkinson's island to the main shore and had a very narrow escape from being swamped. If the lake was calm yesterday it was intended to drag it near where the missing gentlemen were last seen, but up to last night no wind had been given as to whether it had been done or not. A relative of one of the gentlemen stated to a Gazette reporter last evening that he had given up all hope of the safety of the two gentlemen since Saturday. A Mr. Brown who was shooting on a part of the lake near where the gentlemen were last seen, stated that about the time they are supposed to have been lost, a strong gale blew over the lake. The water became very rough and Mr. Brown was saved only by getting his boat in among the rushes where he had to remain for some time before he could land. Mr. McMillan was formerly a member of the firm of McLichlan Bros. & Co., and was about 47 years of age. Mr. Sumner was 17 years of age, and was a very promising young man. In several of the churches of the city yesterday prayers were offered up that the Lord might comfort the afflicted families of the two gentlemen. SHARPE & McKINNON'S FAILURE. Meeting of the Creditors on Saturday-Mr. McKinnon Arrested. A meeting of the creditors of Messrs. Sharpe & McKinnon, boot and shoe manufacturers, was held at their office, No. 47 William Street, on Saturday afternoon. Mr.
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On arriving it was found that the thunderbolt had struck the chimney of the one and a half storey wooden house occupied by Mr. Powers and taking a downward course had carried away the gable end of the house. Fortunately the disaster was not accompanied by fire. The plaster inside was considerably broken and the damage amounts to $6,000. The Damage at Quebec Damage done by last night's storm seems to have been even more extensive than was supposed. The shipping in the Louise Basin suffered considerably. The spars of vessels were damaged and sails torn to shreds and damaged beyond repair. Almost every schooner at the wharves felt the effects of the hurricane. The ship Korwood broke loose from her stern moorings in the basin and had hard work to get back again, assisted by the tugs. The barques Smith and George M. Peak, loading at Commissioners' wharf, drifted out into the stream, taking with them the wharf posts. Both vessels were rescued by the tugs Jones and Victoria. A quantity of timber surrounding the Edith went adrift at the same time. A large portion of it was saved by the tug Three Brothers.
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The city was in darkness last night and must remain so tonight also. The manager on hearing the news of the accident notified the electrician at the Falls and instructed him not to turn on any of the dynamos. One hundred men in two gangs of fifty each were set to work to repair the damage, and though it will be impossible to have any of them in working order for tonight, it is hoped the light will be turned on again after another day or two. A Train Wrecker Sentenced, St. Thomas, Ont., November 27. Henry Weaver, who wrecked the Michigan Central train at Stevensville, pleaded guilty this morning and was sentenced to seven years in the Kingston penitentiary. To be Consul at Hamilton, Hamilton, November 1. President H. then today appointed William Monsghetti, of Ohio, to be consul at Hamilton, Ont. Mr. Monsghetti was appointed commercial agent at Chatham, Ont., last June. Sawmill Fire, A fire was discovered in Wm. Patterson's sawmill at 11 o'clock tonight. It spread very rapidly and is still burning.
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Taline Kabadjian, 38, said as she picked at a half-eaten pastry. Kabadjian, who lives in Nice, flew to Montreal last week for a family visit. "But I can't wait to go home," she said, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I've done nothing here but stay indoors and watch TV." Ben Yankson, 21, arrived at the airport from Calgary a day late and was lounging in the terminal for hours, hoping to be picked up by his girlfriend. "The problem is I can't reach her by phone," Yankson said. "I don't know where she is and I'm hoping she'll come and get me. I'm a patient guy, but this is too much," he added. The airlines canceled 255 flights in and out of Dorval, up from 200 on Wednesday even though the runways were clear. The ice storm forced Transport Quebec to close 30 highways for most of the day and 13 were still off-limits late last night. Montreal Island highways, however, remained open and work crews were busy de-icing them overnight.
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Louis Showers 15 9 Myrtle Beach P Cloudy 18 10 San Francisco Windy 16 10 Nassau Sunny 28 22 Washington Sunny 13 5 Tampa P Cloudy 27 17 WORLD Divers enter sub saving quarters Associated Press MOSCOW - Russian and Norwegian divers entered the living quarters of the sunken nuclear submarine Kursk yesterday and found it badly damaged, but did not locate any more bodies of missing crewmen, a navy official said. The divers were able to penetrate one metre into the fourth compartment, and visibility was poor, navy spokesman Vladimir Navrotsky said. So far they have not found any bodies. The work is very difficult because of the damage. The Kursk, with a crew of 118, exploded and sank to the bottom of the Barents Sea on Aug. 12. A preliminary inspection of the fourth compartment with video cameras showed extensive damage to the partitions between the living and service areas, but the wall dividing it from the third compartment remained intact, Navrotsky said. On Saturday, divers moved their search for bodies toward less damaged areas after failing to enter a shattered third forward compartment earlier in the week.
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Werenich said during the Labatt Brier in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., last month that he had trouble comparing this team and his world championship rink of 1983 since the present team hadn't won anything. Powerful team "You can't say that any more," Werenich said after a tedious and seemingly routine finale at the Rocklunda Arena played before the largest crowd of the week-long championship. "They're a very good team, but a very different team. They're a good team, a very good team, but almost impossible to compare. This team can be overpowering. The other team could be overpowering but in a finesse way." He said his present team John Kawaja, Ian Tetley and Pat Perroud showed it can find new IBF crown for the seventh time. Paez took six of the last seven rounds on the cards of two ringside judges to beat Espinoza. They fought to a draw last May during their first meeting for the IBF crown.
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Amsterdam Athens Beijing Berlin Copenhagen Dublin Hong Kong Jerusalem Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Moscow Nairobi New Delhi Paris Rio de Janeiro Rome Sydney Tokyo Showers. Pcloudy. Pcloudy. Showers. Cloudy. Rain. Pcloudy. Mist. Cloudy. Pcloudy. Sun. Sun. Mist. Sun. Dust. Pcloudy. Sun. Pcloudy. Sun. Showers. 9. 20. 8. 6. 7. 11. 24. 19. 18. 9. 13. 22. 6. 16. 24. 9. 29. 19. 21. 16. 1. 11. 1. 3. 3. 2. 21. 9. 13. 1. 6. 7. 4. 14. 16. -1. 14. 9. 12. 12. Resorts Acapulco Barbados Pcloudy. Bermuda Pcloudy. Daytona Beach.
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Within Kenya, economic conditions seem to be worsening; unemployment is high, there is a drought, prices for major exports are weak and the vital tourism industry is suffering as crime increases. As well, expectations of political change seem to be increasing. Meanwhile, external pressure continues from Western aid donors, who say they will suspend aid if Kenya fails to make political and economic reforms (such as cleaning up high-level corruption and instituting austerity measures). They have set an April deadline. A tide of democratization is sweeping Africa. It already is lapping at Kenya's shores. Mr. Moi may be able to slow its progress, but it is hard to see how he can resist forever. EDITORIALS FROM OUTSIDE CANADA The Kansas City Star, March 23 Apparently, Lee Iacocca would have been content to continue as Chrysler Corp. chairman until the next ice age. As late as a week ago he had asked to stay on, but the board of directors declined. The members decided it was time for a change. Indeed, Iacocca has seemed increasingly out of step with the times.
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The velocity is eighty miles an hour, the highest ever recorded for this city and almost double the velocity of the wind which is blowing a blizzard in the Western states. The wind was so furious at the corners where skyscrapers are built, especially the Monadnock annex block, bounded by Jackson, Van Buren and Dearborn streets and Custom House place, that extra policemen gave all their attention to the pedestrians. Dozens of women were lifted off their feet and blown to the ground, or else pushed across the streets until they came in violent contact with walls, posts and other obstacles. Mrs. Brahany, of No. 361 South Clinton street, a charwoman at the Art Institute, was lifted in the air and dashed against the fireplug of the Dearborn and Van Buren street corner. Two of her ribs were broken, and it is believed she is internally injured. She lay in the snow drift until men rushed to her rescue, and the police ambulance took her home. The gusts of wind and blinding particles of snow frightened men as well as women from attempting to cross Dearborn street at Van Buren.
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A Desert Storm II would not turn out anything like the original. UN casualties probably would be heavy and the war could well be long. Limited air strikes against Serbian artillery in Bosnia, and against military targets in Serbia itself, could help. And everything possible should be done to stop atrocities and bring humanitarian relief to those in need, including the use of force in pursuit of those objectives. The world should not pretend it is addressing, let alone solving, the larger issue: how to make sure crime does not pay. Fine message, poor messenger Perreault personifies many of the MCM's woes of all the internal dissent within the Montreal Citizens Movement during its nearly six years of power in city hall, Robert Perreault's blast is the most significant. With a little more than two years before the next election, it shows that serious fissures beset the Dore administration. Mr. Perreault is not another backbench councillor fed up with being ignored. He is as chairman of the Montreal Urban Community Transit Corp, the beneficiary of a powerful political appointment and, until recently anyway, a longtime member of the party's inner circle. Mr.
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(ia:t'thc, Sol every question can he unmereJ, but all wilt be considered. Personal replies without a sell-addressed, stamped envelope cannot be guaranteed. I i S 2 0 1, 3, A 5 6 f 8 LOW MODERATE HIGH Minutes to sunbern 1 60 1 30 1 20 9 to hsSl Almanac Record 1981 1888 Temperature Yesterday Year ago today Normal this date Max Win 22 -12 14 7 7 -3 -1 1 The ultraviolet index applies under sunny skies to light cloud cover. Heavier clouds or precipitation significantly reduce UV levels. Cloudy High 15 Low 7 Regional synopses AbitlMlae&Jean High 14, Low near 2, Sunny and very mild. Laurerrtians High 13, Low near 4, Partly cloudy and mild. Eastern Ontario High 11, Low near 5, Mainly cloudy skies. Southern Ontario High 12, Low near 6, Mainly cloudy skies. Quebec City High 13, Low near 4, Sunny and mild.
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intravenous drug users, Merson said. He called that approach ineffective and counterproductive because it drove people underground and isolated them from treatment and education. "That hasn't worked anywhere in the world, and it isn't going to work in central and eastern Europe," he said. Representatives of nearly every central and eastern European government met in Riga, the Latvian capital, last week to devise a regional strategy to fight the deadly disease. They issued a declaration estimating that the region must invest $550 million over the next three years to prevent the outbreak of a full-scale epidemic. But most of the countries represented are poor, and governments made no firm financial commitments. "Central and eastern Europe are experiencing particular changes and transitions," the Riga declaration said. "Political changes have resulted in a sharp increase in mobility, e.g., tourism, trade and external migration. Social upheaval has led to a growth in injecting drug use and male and female prostitution. Pressure on existing health structures has increased, making it necessary to distribute already scarce resources over a wider spectrum." In a speech to the Riga conference, Merson urged delegates to study what he described as effective AIDS programs in western Europe.
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Thirteen horses started. CANADA FIRST Rev. Principal Grant Lecture Before an Enthusiastic Audience at the Canadian Club, New York, May 6 At the Canadian Club last night Principal Grant, of Queen's University, Kingston, Ont, lectured on the subject of "Canada First." A very large audience was present and great enthusiasm prevailed. The lecturer, among other things, said that he trusted the proposed temporary adjustment of the fishery trouble, as suggested by Lord Salisbury, with the full consent of Canada, would be adopted so that during the next few months opportunity might be afforded for a calm and deliberate decision of the whole of the relations existing between the two countries. With regard to unrestricted commercial intercourse between the two countries, the Rev. Principal said that it, as every other question, must be looked upon from the standpoint of Canada first, the question being: Would it be of permanent and material benefit? On the point of material advantage, the Principal said that he could not be considered an authority and would not like to express an opinion, but it seemed manifest that such unrestricted intercourse must be of unspeakable benefit to both sides.
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mechanically A-1, guaranteed, 443-4958 Private FORD LTD 1966, V-6, automatic, power steering, power brakes, air, cruise, am/fm cassette, 56,000 kms, 630-0427 private LYNX GT, 1983, sunroof, mags, stereo, negotiable, $6,150, 933-5348 Private FORD Mustang 1981, body and engine A-1, $1,800 negotiable, 457-6979 private FORD Mustang LX 1986, excellent condition, fully loaded, sport, $4,100 negotiable, 933-2562, 398-0975 private FORD Probe GL, 1989, 15,000 km, automatic, a/c, $13,500, 444- private FORD S150, 6 cylinders, 130,000 kms, $3,900 or best offer, 488-676 private FORD Taurus 1988, 3 years warranty from Ford, Like new, a/c, am/fm cassette stereo, power steering, power brakes, 58,300 negotiable,
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"the talented young American actor, who appears at the Queen's next week, has scored a great hit in Blanche Marsdea's new drama, The Player The American cities speak in the highest terms of Mr Hanley's ability and the admirers of true dramatic art in this city may look forward to a real treat next week Theatre Royal Rain or shine the Theatre Royal is always well patronized This was never better proved than yesterday when, despite the unprecedented rainstorm, large audiences filled the house at both performances She has evidently caught on to the popular taste, for its rendition is received with great enthusiasm It will be repeated every afternoon and evening until Saturday night Next week the attraction will be the London Specialty Company, direct from the London Theatre, New York, and big things in the variety line are promised THE CODE To the Editor of the Gazette Sir, In your issue of Monday you report the trial of a keeper of a disorderly house, her condemnation, and punishment, the latter being a fine of $100 and costs Apart from the loathsomeness of thus enriching the civic treasury with the avails of prostitution, and of giving the woman a quasi-license to continue her occupation,
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"We expect to have the street sweeping operation to be completed by April 23 at the latest," said Daniel Fleury, district manager of road maintenance. Hearings begin on school plan NOTRE DAME DE GRACE - Hearings that began last night on a controversial plan to move the University de Montreal's business school to a new site at Cote Ste. Catherine Rd. and Darlington Ave. will continue next Tuesday. Several groups, including Les Amis de la Montagne and the Soci閿熸枻鎷穞閿熸枻鎷?d'Histoire de C?te des Neiges, oppose the plan, saying it threatens an oak and maple forest on the site, next to College Jean de Br閿熸枻鎷穊euf. The Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales says it has outgrown its present building on Decelles Ave. at Jean Brillant Ave.
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Usually less than knee-deep in midsummer, Sturgeon Creek is now many metres deep and almost 10 times wider than normal at the spot the youth entered. The swollen Red River, which runs through the city, is expected to crest in the next few days but a floodway will prevent the river from flooding its banks. In all, more than 200 millimetres of rain have fallen in some areas. In Alberta, the 90-kilometre corridor from Holden to Vegreville to St. Paul was the scene of most of the serious damage. One twister followed a path that started 55 kilometres east of Edmonton and tracked northeast. The other hit just east of Falun, a village 75 kilometres southwest of Edmonton. The Sportsman Motor Inn and an Alberta Wheat Pool grain elevator in Smoky Lake, about 70 km northeast of Edmonton, were extensively damaged by another tornado early yesterday morning. Tim Aldie of Environment Canada said yet another tornado may have tracked up toward the Lac La Biche - Fort McMurray area. Wind speed in the Conklin area was clocked at 144 km/h.
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Sadly missed by your wife Nell. YOUNG, Ethel (nee Wenslev). In memory of my dear wife who passed away July 8, 1985. Today, tomorrow, my whole life through, I'll always love and long for you. Forever in my heart, your loving husband Dave. An estimated 250,000 Jews died in Lithuania at the hands of the Nazis during World War II. The residents of Vilnius's Jewish ghetto, which was all but wiped out, once accounted for 40 per cent of the city's population. But 50 years after the war and decades of Communist Party rule, there are only 7,000 Jews left in this Baltic republic. Of those who remained after the war, thousands emigrated to the United States and Israel during those periods when Moscow allowed such movement. In the last two years alone, about 4,000 Jews have left Lithuania. Yet a spark remains. Some 2,500 Jews have become members of the new centre. It is hard work since so many have left, Bargman said. People had been taught to be afraid to speak about their memories. Not anymore.
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In 1985, her work paid off. The Indian Act was changed, righting a century of wrong. Two-Axe Earley was the first native woman to be officially re-enfranchised. I could find no greater tribute to your long years of work, David Crombie, who was Indian Affairs minister at the time, wrote her. Since then tens of thousands of native women and their children including Ovide Mercredi, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations have regained status. The walls of Two-Axe Earley's Kahnawake home are covered in the awards and honors she's received including an honorary law degree from York University, a tribute that touches her more than any other. But Two-Axe Earley paid a price. She faced stubborn opposition from government officials and fierce resistance from many Indians, especially at reserves like Kahnawake where the discriminatory provisions were strictly enforced. The worst blow for Two-Axe Earley came in 1973, while she was at a conference in Mexico City.
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Gulf Coast - Because of their haste, said David Gibo, a biologist at the University of Toronto who has studied the monarchs' flight habits, the butterflies appear to use up much of their energy in powered flight, so heavily that although millions leave Mexico, relatively few reach the United States. This furious expenditure of energy drains the parent butterflies of life. Their offspring fly off northward, following the milkweed as it appears, and by summer have dispersed across the northern half of the United States, east of the Rockies, ranging as far north as North Dakota, southern Ontario and Maine. The western migration is smaller and less dramatic. In the spring, the butterflies leave their refuges on the California coast. Their first new generation is born on the slopes of the Sierras, and subsequent movement takes the monarchs into Idaho, Nevada, Utah and as far south as Phoenix. The butterflies remain in a precarious position in both California and Mexico, said Curtis Freese, vice-president for regional programs of the World Wildlife Fund, which is aiding the Mexican conservation project. With just a few small wintering sites serving the entire population, he said, one can never feel entirely easy, can never rest. The Life Cycle Of the Monarch Bottom lays eggs on the plant until late June. The caterpillar hatches and feeds on the plant until it forms a chrysalis. It later emerges as a butterfly. Nicaragua, Indians are casualties of armed struggle VANCOUVER SUN. Wars are generally reported from the standpoint of the combatants, generals or politicians. But the real casualties of any war go unreported; they are the land and all of the life it supports, including humans. The largest tropical rain forest in Central America is in Nicaragua, and while the prolonged civil war between the Sandinistas and Contras was extensively reported, there has been far less publicity on the plight of 180,000 Miskito Indians who live on the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua (there are also 15,000 Sumu and 1,000 Rama people in the area). The Miskitos were contacted by Europeans soon after Columbus came to the Americas, but have been able to live traditionally because of their isolation from the populated areas. Their territory extends across the land that was divided into Nicaragua and Honduras. Until 10 years ago, they were entirely self-sufficient, but when the civil war began, they found themselves caught between the two contending forces. In an effort to secure a land base, the Sandinistas destroyed 25 Miskito villages on the Honduras-Nicaragua border, burning the houses and fruit orchards and killing the livestock. People from more than 50 other villages were forcibly relocated in refugee camps. Some 40,000 refugees fled while over 2,000 were killed. The Miskitos were also attacked by Contras who were trying to establish a foothold on the east coast. In 1984, the Sandinistas realized the Miskitos were only interested in protecting their land, and formally recognized the autonomy of the Atlantic region. When the Sandinistas were thrown out of office, the new government created the Nicaragua Institute of Development of the Autonomous Region to administer it, although the country has little money to fund this new department. With the end of the civil war, thousands of Miskitos have returned to their villages only to find that the war, a hurricane in 1989 and two killer floods this year have pushed them to the edge of survival. Samuel Marcado, a Miskito Indian living in Canada, recently visited Nicaragua and reports that up to 14,000 returning refugees are at the mercy of the elements. Many have nothing: no tools, no shelter, and worst of all, no food. He predicts that unless aid comes within a few weeks, we may see hundreds, maybe thousands of Miskito people die of malnutrition and related diseases. Canadians can get involved by urging External Affairs Minister Joe Clark to give immediate aid to the Miskitos, or can donate money or materials through Plenty Canada. CANADA'S GREEN PLAN Election fever rages. Despite their nervousness over violence at election time in Haiti, a new phenomenon has brought election fever to the boiling point there. He's presidential candidate Jean-Bertrand Aristide, 37, a radical priest with the charisma and impassioned oratory of a Martin Luther King. A leftist populist, Aristide has built a fervid following among the millions who inhabit Haiti's slums. The question is, can this outspoken priest handle the expectations of Haitians and the hatred of the financial world, the army, the landlords and even the Catholic Church? PAGE B5 Looking to revive a dying language. How to win back the souls and tongues of thousands of young Cajuns is a problem that has prompted a language-teaching mission unique in the United States: the revival of Cajun French. More than 20 years after Louisiana gave its official blessing to the French revival movement, it is still an uphill struggle; French remains the language of the rapidly diminishing elderly. But that isn't stopping a cadre of Cajun intellectuals, teachers and officials from trying. PAGE B5 To a different drum. Quebec journalists, a veteran reporter says, are mesmerized with internal events and less concerned with the outer Canadian world. They are broadly perceived by anglophone counterparts to be virtually all nationalists if not outright supporters of independence, while they regard English-speaking Canada as a homogeneous lump. PAGE B6 Not easy being green. Critics have denounced the government's Green Plan as being too vague and for the opaque nature of its finances. But the most telling criticism was that it failed to place the environment on an equal footing with the economy. PAGE B6 Turning a blind eye. In order to establish the military threat to Iraq and make it both credible and durable, the United States and some other Western powers, including Canada, Britain and France, have gone to extraordinary lengths to reward the cooperation of newfound allies. They have also turned a blind eye to serious human-rights abuses by members of the anti-Iraq alliance and countries whose cooperation is required to make it effective. PAGE B6 Senate weakened by battle over GST. The goods-and-services tax is about to become the law of the land, yet it seems evident that it was adopted in the Senate in violation of the rules and the traditions of the upper house. Mind you, writes columnist William Johnson, those rules and traditions are utterly inadequate to govern a house inspired by partisan politics rather than by a consensual commitment to give a sober second scrutiny to legislation coming from the Commons. PAGE B3 The Macphenon III: Part of the first phase of the massive Hydro-Quebec project, the LG2 spillway is carved into the rock beside the dam. Picture a spring day next year in northern Quebec. Spruce trees crash before bulldozers as workers blaze a trail for the road to Hydro-Quebec's James Bay project, the beginning of James Bay II. Suddenly, work stops. Blocking the way is a cluster of tents, and in the centre stands a 71-year-old Inuk woman, Mina Weetaltuk, waving a stick at the advancing work crew. After last summer's Oka crisis, this vision is enough to make politicians shudder. But as Hydro pushes ahead determined to meet its 1998 deadline for completing the power project and enjoying the Quebec government's blessing, natives in Great Whale, the community most affected by the project, are starting to talk about a showdown. ""Oh yes, we'll be right in the middle,"" Weetaltuk said this week when asked if she would take part in a blockade natives are considering. James Masty checks a marten trap near Great Whale. To stop the planned road, Great Whale's approximately 500 Inuit and 500 Cree have opposed James Bay II through publicity campaigns in southern Quebec and the United States and through court challenges. But their frustration is growing. Quebec has decided that Hydro should split the environmental review of the Great Whale project so it can start building $600 million in roads and infrastructure before the actual dams and power stations are approved. With Hydro planning to hand the Quebec government its impact study on infrastructure next week, road construction could be under way in three months. ""We're running out of time,"" said Robbie Dick, chief of the Whapmagoostui band. Whapmagoostui is the Cree name for Great Whale; the Inuit call it Kuujjuarapik. ""I don't want to see violence. I don't want people to get hurt physically in the struggle,"" Dick said. ""But knowing what happened at Oka and what the government is capable of doing to native people, I don't see how we can stop that."" Dick, 41, is adamant that taking up arms as Mohawk Warriors did last summer is not the Cree way. Inuit leaders say the same of their people. But Dick has begun consulting his band to determine how far they will take peaceful opposition. One of the first people he turned to was John Petagumskum Sr., a 70-year-old Cree elder. Petagumskum, who has gone hunting and trapping in the bush all his life, sees the hydro-electric project as catastrophic and incomprehensible. While he, too, opposes violence, he suggested that the Cree should arm themselves with traditional weapons in a symbolic last stand. ""Maybe they could send some people from Whapmagoostui on the way where they know the road will be built and block the road. We could build some bows and arrows like the Cree used to use, just to hold the arrows, not to shoot them,"" he said. ""The arrows will mean that this is what my grandfather and great-grandfather hunted with."" Robert Brunette, Hydro's vice-president for Indian and Inuit affairs, says he hopes a communication with the Cree can be avoided through talking. So far, however, the Cree have refused to negotiate with Hydro; they say the project shouldn't go ahead, period. In Great Whale, the Oka crisis has left the deepest impression on people under 30, about 65 per cent of the native population. Shortly after the Mohawk standoff, gangs of teenaged native boys came out at night in Warrior-like fatigues and masks, brandishing sticks and telling some of the town's 150-odd whites to go home. The Cree youth council told them to stop. But the message remains in many young Cree and Inuit minds that threatening violence may be the only way to attract attention. ""You can never get (the Quebec government's) attention peacefully,"" said Stella, 15. Her white-imposed legal name is Masty, but she prefers her Cree family name, Maseetayapeemeeko. ""You have to fire some guns near his head,"" she said. ""You have to risk your life."" Roger Sandy, 19, president of the Cree high-school student council, said he plans to arm himself with a university education to defend his land, but he realizes that by the time he gets through school, the battle could be over. ""If they don't want to listen, we will defend our mother Earth,"" Sandy said. ""We know that she's in pain. We don't want her to die."" ""I can't tell you if we're going to use guns. I can't tell you we're not going to. Our best answer may be not to use violence."" Southerners might dismiss this sort of talk as part of a bargaining ploy, a way for natives to squeeze what they can out of the government in return for permission to build the Great Whale dams. Chief Dick says the cynics are mistaken. ""They (the government) want to buy us off,"" he said. ""But we're not for sale, not any more."" From what they've heard about Hydro's planned project, the natives fear it will sever their tie to the land, forcing them to give up hunting and adopt a white lifestyle that, despite concessions like VCRs and snowmobiles, remains foreign. The Great Whale project, whose cost is estimated at $6 billion, would unquestionably transform the landscape. With five dams and 133 dikes, it would create reservoirs that covered 4,387 square kilometres, an area almost the size of Prince Edward Island. Five major rivers would be diverted, with the Great Whale River that runs past the town of Great Whale reduced to one-fifth its current flow. Well aware of how mercury contaminated reservoirs and rivers after James Bay I, natives worry that both fish and Hudson Bay seals and whales would be poisoned by Great Whale flooding. The proposed 550 km of roads linking the Great Whale project to James Bay I would also connect the community to the south by land for the first time. Native leaders fear this would open the door to widespread alcohol and drug abuse and sexually transmitted diseases. Alcoholism is not unknown in Great Whale, which already has a bar. But liquor is much harder to come by there than down south. For Annie Ittoshat, a 20-year-old student at Great Whale's Inuit high school, the Hydro project is proof that whites to the south have no idea how she lives. ""I think they don't understand that our culture is different and is very important to us,"" she said. ""They don't eat what we eat. All they have to do is go to the store. The whole area will be hit."" PAGE B4 Deterrent fee not the fix hospitals need: doctors. IRWIN BLOCK THE GAZETTE On a slow Tuesday at the emergency ward of the Jewish General Hospital, there's only one person waiting to be seen. But 16 patients are on beds in the corridors, several tied to intravenous tubes. For Dr. Marc Afilalo, the hospital's director of emergency services, this is where the real problem of emergency-room overcrowding is. And the $5 deterrent fee proposed this week in the Quebec government's health-reform bill will do little to improve its services, Afilalo argues. The fee is meant to encourage more people to use local community service centres instead of hospital emergency wards. ""Who's going to collect the $5? I won't. I won't refuse to see a patient if he doesn't have $5, and I don't think any physician will. It's just not in our culture."" Afilalo likes other aspects of the reform; for example, he says overcrowding will be alleviated when 40 chronic-care patients are shifted in the next weeks to the new Mount Sinai Hospital in Côte St. Luc, freeing up emergency beds. He applauds the government commitment to open more chronic- and acute-care beds in the health-care system and expand the emergency facility at the Jewish General. But Afilalo remains adamant that he will not collect the deterrent fee for cases judged to not be emergencies. These cases are dealt with in a matter of minutes, he says. Shifting them to community clinics will not lead to a reduction in staffing or equipment needs at the emergency room. Afilalo points to a recent study at the hospital: preliminary results indicated that only a small number of the 100 or so patients who visit emergency during a typical 16-hour period do not require emergency treatment. The two-week study, done last July, indicated that 11 per cent of emergency clients should have been seen by a doctor within six to 24 hours, while another. PLEASE SEE CISC PAGE B4. THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1990 'The whole area's going to be affected.' Sitting in the bush, it's so powerful you don't even want to cough because it's going to shake the ground. Stella Maseetayapeemeeko, 15, Cree from Great Whale. GRAEME HAMILTON THE GAZETTE. GREAT WHALE. The caribou arrived from the north in late November this year, a month early. So last weekend many of Great Whale's people loaded their snowmobiles and headed out to hunt. John Petagumskum Jr., 30, and James Masty, 25, left at 6:30 Saturday morning, bundled up for a three-hour trip into the peaceful bush, to a camp near Masty's trapline. The town was dark as the two Cree left, travelling north along the Hudson Bay coast before turning inland. As the sun rose, snow-covered hilltops turned bright pink, a brief change in the otherwise green-and-white landscape. At the camp, a large canvas tent strung on a wooden frame, with a carpet of spruce boughs, they started a fire in the wood stove and Masty, who works in town during the week as chairman of the Cree trappers' committee, described what he hoped to find in his traps that afternoon. ""Around this area there are a lot of species: otter, mink, marten, beaver, fox, muskrat,"" he said. Masty has been coming to this camp for 30 years. But he is worried that the proposed Great Whale hydro project will change the land, even though his own trapline will not be flooded. Great Whale will force the caribou and other animals to change their migration patterns, he said. ""The whole area's going to be affected."" And when the land is affected, so are the people. After lunch, the two hunters returned to their snowmobiles and spent four hours checking a dozen traps, which had not been checked in over a week. But a recent snowfall had covered the entrances to the spruce-draped traps, and all were empty except one. In it was a weasel, worthless to the trapper. Not far below the tree line, this is almost barren terrain where trees can take 100 years to grow just five metres. The high ground is rocky. Only down by the lakes and rivers where the traps are set is there anything resembling a forest. Great Whale Cree chief Robbie Dick says the nature of the land means the flooding will seriously reduce the amount of land where the region's animals can roam and feed. The flooding will cover caribou summer calving grounds, with unknown effects. He concedes that the area to be flooded is not huge compared with the La Grande project, the first phase of James Bay development, which will have swamped 15,000 square kilometres when it is finished in 1996. ""But a lot of affected areas will be concentrated in river valleys,"" he said. ""The rest of the terrain is rock, and it's pretty hard to have animal habitat there."" Construction could start in 90 days. When Hydro-Quebec hands the Quebec government its environmental-impact study on the Great Whale roads and airports next week, it will trigger a review process that could lead to road construction in three months. Under the 1975 James Bay agreement, Environment Minister Pierre Paradis must forward the report on the $600-million infrastructure to two committees for study. One committee, set up to review projects that will have impact below the 55th parallel, has two members appointed by the Cree and three by the Quebec government. The other, for projects that have impact above the 55th parallel, has nine members: five appointed by the government and four by the Inuit. Both committees are involved because the effects of Great Whale will be felt on both sides of the 55th parallel. The Quebec government will have the final say. The committee with Cree members has 45 days to recommend to Paradis whether to authorize the project and on what conditions. It must consult with the Cree population that would be affected and can receive submissions from outsiders if the Cree band gives its permission. The law also says the minister may authorize other modes of public consultation. The other committee, the Kativik Environmental Quality Commission, will have 90 days to complete its review. Although it officially has the power to decide whether the project should be approved, the minister or the government can exercise a veto. Anybody interested will be able to send written briefs on the project to the Kativik commission, and the commission can invite people to make submissions. The James Bay agreement specifies that for the Great Whale hydro-electric complex, only environmental, not social impacts can be considered reason to turn down a project. That has changed with Quebec's recent decision to split the review of the roads from the review of the dams, a Quebec Environment Department official said. Now, the committees could recommend against the road project strictly on the ground of the social impact; for example, if they determine that opening the territory would wreak havoc on the isolated native community. Graeme Hamilton. Because of their jobs, Masty and Petagumskum are weekend hunters, but about 30 Cree families, roughly one-fifth of the Great Whale band, leave town in September and fly to camps as far as 200 kilometres away. Last week these families started to trickle back into town for the Christmas holidays, but they will head back in the new year and some will stay until the ice breaks up at the end of spring. They live largely off the land, except for basics. Trappers benefit from an income-security program established in the 1975 James Bay agreement, under which Quebec guarantees an annual income for Cree who spend at least 120 days a year in the bush. Masty said the subsidy ranges between $11,000 and $15,000: the more you make from trapping, the smaller the subsidy. Fourteen hours after setting out, they arrive back in Great Whale. Life in Great Whale is a hybrid of old and new. This time of year people get around mainly by snowmobile, not snowshoe, and in the summer the canoes have motors on the stern. Homes have televisions and VCRs, and when there isn't any caribou to be found, the grocery store is stocked with steaks, pork chops and plenty of junk food. But like Masty and Petagumskum, most people retain a strong link with the land and waters that surround them. Thirty Cree families, about one-fifth of the Cree population, spend months in the bush every fall and winter, trapping, hunting and fishing. Others who have jobs in town take advantage of the weekends to stock their freezers with caribou, fish, geese, and other game. The situation is similar for the Inuit, although their activities are concentrated along the coast of Hudson Bay where they fish and hunt seals, beluga whales, caribou and fowl. Robert Brunette, vice-president of Amerindian and Inuit affairs for Hydro, says the road to Great Whale will have a greater impact on the natives than the dams. ""The Cree and Inuit are worried that if roads are open to the general public, people will go hunting and fishing without any control,"" he said in an interview. One possibility would be to restrict use of the road, he suggested. As for the flooding, the Cree exaggerate the impacts, Brunette said. They will have to adjust their trapping and fishing somewhat, moving to other lakes for instance, but the experience of the first phase has shown the Cree can continue to live off the land. But for Dick, the effects of the Great Whale project add up to too much, too fast. He is not against development, he says, but projects on the scale of Hydro's proposed dams are incompatible with the environment and way of life. ""We can share this together, the land and its resources, without destroying it. But they want to use it for their own purposes and never mind the people who live up here. That's not sharing. We call that stealing."" GREAT WHALE is the first step in Premier Robert Bourassa's post-James Bay II hydro-electric scheme. The Great Whale project will create reservoirs, totaling 4,387 square kilometres, with five dams and 133 dikes. In all, five major rivers will be diverted: The Great Whale, the Little Whale, the Nastapoka, the Boutin and the Coates. Hydro-Quebec and the Quebec government say the 3,063-megawatt project must be completed by 1998 to meet this province's growing energy needs. Energy Minister Lise Bacon has said Quebecers might be reading by candlelight if the dams aren't built on time. In a new advertising campaign, Hydro claims its studies show the $6-billion project ""will not have a major effect on the environment."" The Cree: About 500 of Quebec's more than 9,500 Cree live in Great Whale, which they call Whapma-goostui. They say the project will destroy their way of life, which still relies heavily on hunting, trapping and fishing. Cree traplines and graves will be submerged by the dams, and the flooding will release natural mercury into the water, contaminating the fish. The flooding will cover important caribou calving grounds on Lake Bienville. The Cree also worry that changes to river shores will destroy duck and goose habitat. The Inuit: The roughly 500 Inuit of Great Whale, or Kuujjuarapik as they know it, have been fighting the project, led by their mayor, Sappa Fleming. They share the concerns of the Cree, but because their hunting is mainly along the Hudson Bay coast, they also worry about the effect of mercury contamination on the seals and beluga whales they hunt. Other Inuit communities that will not be touched by the project have decided to negotiate with Hydro and the Quebec government to get what they can in compensation for the changes Great Whale will bring. There are about 6,000 Inuit in Quebec. Fleming calls the decision to negotiate a betrayal of his community. LEN SIDAWAY Overcrowding will remain a problem despite deterrent fee, doctors say. CLSC 'Serious emergencies are sent to hospital.' CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1. Two per cent could have been seen in a doctor's office anywhere, any time. One place that 2 per cent could have gone is the Côte des Neiges CLSC, a few blocks away at the corner of Côte des Neiges Rd. and Van Horne Ave. Last Tuesday afternoon, about 10 people were in the waiting room there. Director Jacques Lorion says 125 people a day visit the clinic to see a doctor, dietician, psychologist, social worker, physiotherapist or other health professional. It offers programs for drug abusers and troubled teenagers, and tenants' rights clinics. With an $8-million budget and a staff of 220, including part-timers, this CLSC, one of the largest in Quebec, has come a long way since it opened 15 years ago with a budget of $1.2 million. Lorion says he and his staff are ready to expand beyond the 9-to-5, five-day-a-week schedule that now prevents the CLSC from becoming the frontline medical clinic CLSCs were meant to be. ""What the government wants is to direct people to the CLSC and they will orient you; they will do the first triage,"" deciding which cases are most serious. ""All we need is more funds."" In fact, planning is already under way for the Côte des Neiges CLSC, which now occupies three floors of rented premises, to move into a five-storey building that was the nurses' residence of St. Mary's Hospital at Lacombe Ave. and Côte des Neiges Rd. Lorion says a corridor will be built to connect it with the hospital's emergency room for those cases requiring immediate treatment or more sophisticated equipment. ""If you have a cold sweat and pain in your chest, don't come to a CLSC,"" Lorion advised. ""If your leg is broken, go to the hospital immediately. If a serious emergency comes to our clinic, we call Urgences Santé and (the patient) is sent immediately to the hospital."" Clients who use the CLSC's facilities usually have minor ailments: children with earaches or fevers, people with cuts, dizziness or depression. The Côte des Neiges CLSC, first created 15 years ago, performs a myriad of other medical, psychological, social and community services. These include home care for 1,500 elderly patients and handicapped patients in an area stretching from Decarie Blvd. to Park Ave. and from Jean Talon St. to Remembrance Rd. Home care can mean two to eight visits per week per client, up to a total of 15 hours. And this CLSC is part of a network of five offering 24-hour-a-day at-home nursing care. Lorion said CLSCs have been slow in penetrating the English-speaking districts of Montreal because these were among the last to get full CLSC service. The reason for this, said Linton Garner, regional coordinator for accessibility of services in English for the regional council on health and social services, is that the first CLSCs were built in 1972 to serve the most deprived areas, such as east-end Montreal. ""This network is largely unknown to the English-speaking community because of its progressive development in areas of greatest need."" There are 30 CLSCs on the island, including the CLSC Lac St. Louis, which serves Baie d'Urfé, Beaconsfield, Kirkland, Pointe Claire, Ste. Anne de Bellevue and Senneville. It was the last to be established in Quebec and says its budget is the lowest per capita in the province. A four-day-a-week drop-in medical clinic began operating there this fall. The right to die with dignity proposed in the massive health-reform bill introduced in the National Assembly this week is not really a new right. The bill says people may not be made to undergo care without their consent, a common legal principle, says Ted Keyserlingk, professor of ethics and law at the McGill University Centre for Medicine, Ethics and Law. ""Any competent person can say, 'No, I don't want this form of treatment to continue, including life support,'"" Keyserlingk said in an interview. ""A doctor who goes ahead despite your refusal is committing a form of assault."" The bill underlines one's ability to name a representative who can act for you if you are incapacitated. In fact, since Bill 145 went into effect in the spring, Quebecers have been able to draft a ""living testament,"" a document, which may be notarized, in which they indicate their desire to ""die with dignity"" and name a spouse or close relative to act on their behalf. ""There is a growing awareness in hospitals that it is serving no purpose whatsoever to keep patients hooked up so they may survive biologically, but may also be brain-dead or so incapacitated that most reasonable people would not want to continue in that state,"" Keyserlingk said. Doctors themselves may pull the plug, Keyserlingk adds, since medical intervention is required only when there is a therapeutic reason: some indication that the patient ""will recover a degree of minimal function."" Occasionally, families will not accept the medical team's advice to take a patient who is comatose off life support, says Dr. Les Bayne, chief of medical intensive care at the Montreal General Hospital. ""Then we usually back off and allow time to solve the problem. With time comes more understanding,"" he explains. The problem is becoming more acute because doctors can prolong the dying process through respirators. But Bayne says the medical team may well give medication to a terminal patient who has difficulty breathing even though that may shorten the patient's life. ""There is a fine line between assisting a patient at the time of dying and actually helping the patient to die. In fact, it's not a line; it's blurred."" That's why some people who are healthy, as well as those who have such conditions as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and AIDS, are leaving formal instructions on what to do if. Scott Dunbar, fellow in bioethics at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and a teacher at Dawson College, suggests that the time to think seriously about death is when you're healthy. ""Everybody should consider medical directions with an enduring power of attorney in the event of four possibilities: B ""Becoming permanently unconscious; B ""Facing death in a short period of time, whether or not medical procedures are administered; B ""Facing substantial and irrevocable loss of mental function; B ""Procedures that would impose an undue physical or psychological burden in light of a patient's medical condition and the expected benefits of the procedures."" Montreal notary Earl Kruger has consulted Dunbar in preparing living testaments for clients. These power-of-attorney documents enable a representative to ""withhold or withdraw life-sustaining procedures"" if the person is incapable of making decisions about her medical care. Longueuil notary Jacques Goyette has prepared mandates for clients, giving them the power to refuse life-supporting drugs or treatments or other ""disproportionate means"" if the person loses the capacity to express herself and the treatment will not guarantee the return of her mental or physical faculties. These mandates also authorize the patient's attorney to ask for drugs likely to shorten his suffering or unconscious state, ""even if they will hasten the moment of death, in order to allow for it to happen in a natural and peaceful way."""
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