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.After Careful Consideration Will Be ‘ > Located Near Guelph. ONTARIO CENTRAL PRISON Poultryâ€"~Chickens, dressed, 13 to {50 per Hm; fowl, 10 to 11c; turâ€" ’ eys, 19 to 200 per 1b.; ducks, 1b., M to {50; geese, 12 to 13c. THE WORLD'S MA RKE TS A despabch from Toronto says: After years of patient enquiry and the examination of in the neighâ€" ‘Dorhood of 50 sites, the Ontario Government has at last settled on 1. location for the new Central Pri- Ion. It is to be about three miles East of Guelph. The properties soâ€" pured are four in number, of 210, 50, 130 and 123 acres respectively, making a total area of 513 acres. The government considers that it was very fortunate in securing a site which combines almost everything which is required. The transpor- tation facilities are unexcelled. The C. P. R. runs through the proper- ty and the G. T. R. skirts it. There are six trains at day each way to Toronto. REPORTS FROM THE LEADING TRADE CENTRES. Oatsâ€"No. 2 Omario white 35% 17'» 36c outside, and 38% to 390 on track, Toronto. Canada \Vest oats 400 for No, 2, and 390 for No. 3, Bay ports. ' Peasâ€"435 to 870 outside. Rwyâ€"No. 2, 70 to 710 outside. Buckwheatâ€"52 to 52%0 high freights, and 53 to 540 low heights. The situation is almost at the cenâ€" tre of the criminal population of Ontario, which is plaoed at about 25 miles west of Toronto. This will involve‘a minimum cost of transâ€" portation of prisoners to the prison. The River Speed flows through the property, giving ample water supâ€" ply. » Prices of‘ Cattle. Grain, Cheese and Other Dairy Produce at Home and Abroad. BREADSTUFFS. Toronto, Dec. 28.â€"~Flour ~â€" On- tario wheat 90 per cent. patents, $4.30 60 $4.35 in buyers’ sacks on track, Toronto, and $1.20 to $4.25 outside in buyers’ sacks. Manito- ba flour, first patents, $5.60 on track, Toronto; second patents, $5.10 to $5.20, and strong bakers’, $4».90 ()0 $5 on track, Toronto. Manitoba wheatâ€"No. 1 Northern, $1.09, Bay ports, and No. 2 North- en}, $1.07, Bay ports. Barleyâ€"No. 2, 60 to 620 outside, anfi No. 3 extra, 58 to 59¢ outside. Céruâ€"J‘iew No. 2 yellow 71 to 71%c, Toronto, and selected No. 3 97% to 680, Toronto. BfaIn-$21 in bags, Toronto, and shorts, $22.50 to $23 in bags, To- rcnto. Ontario rwheit;No. 2 mixed, $1.- 06 outside, and No. 2 white and red $1.06 to $1.07 outside. Apples~$2 to $3.50 per barrel, negording 760 quality. Beans-LCM fots ohtside, $1.55 to $1.65, and small lots here, $1.75 to $1.90. The 210 and 123 acre properties contain limestone, which will be useful in the construction of the pri- son, and will a]so be utilized for the Honeyâ€"«Combs, dozen, $2.25 to 83; extruded, 10%c per lb. Hayâ€"No. l timothy, $14 to $14.- }0, and No. 2 $12.50 to $13 on track, oronto. Strawâ€"$7.50 to $8 on track, To- rcnto. Bacon-Long clear, 14% to 14%0 rer‘lb. in case lots; mess pork, $26 :0 $27; short cut, $28 to $29. Hamsâ€"~Light to medium, 15 to )66; (10., heavy, 14 to 14%0; rolls, 4 to I’ll/(3‘6; shoulders, 13 to 13%0; Leks, 19 to 200; breakfast bacon, my; to me. Cheeseâ€"42%c per 113. for large, had M: 12340 for twins. Potatoesâ€"500 per bag on track, )or Ontarioa. Butter-Pound prints, 23 to 25c; tubs and large rolls, 21 to 23c; in- ferior, 19 to 200; creamery, 27 to 286, and solids, 26 to 26%0 per lb. Eggsâ€"Case lots of fresh gathered, Ifi to 370 per dozen, and storage, 50. THE DAIRY MARKETS. COUNTRY PRODUCE. HOG PRODUCTS. Buffalo, Dec. 28.â€"-Spring wheat, No. 1 Northern, carloads store, 551.17%; Winter, easier; No. 2 red $1.27; No. 2 white. $1.26. Cornâ€"â€" Steady. Oatsâ€"~Eas1er; No. 2 white 48c; N0. 3 white, 470; N0. 4 white, 45% to 46%0. Barleyâ€"Feed to melting, 62 to 750. -m LIVE STOCK MARKETS. Montreal, Dec. 28.â€"None of the sales exceeded 5%0 per 1b., and from that down to 4%0 per Us. for prime beeves; pretty good cattle 3% to 4%0; common stock, 2% to 3%0 per 11); cows and springers, $55 to $65 each; the others bring- ing from $30 to $50 each. Calves $3 to $12 each. Sheep, 4%0 per 1b.;llambs, 6 to 6%0 per 1b. Good lots of fat hogs, 8%(: per 1b. Hotel Burned One Day. Stables Next, with Loss of Life. A despatch from GIOV'ersville, N. Y., says: Folldwing the practi- cal destruction of the Keystone Ho- tel late on \Vednesday, when there were several narrow escapes from death by occupants jumping from upper storey windows, three lives were lost in a fire which destroyed the Keystone stables late on Thurs- day. The three men had remained up all night guarding the ruins of the hotel, and about noon on Thursday went to the stables to sleep. At 3.30 the building was in flames. The men wore smothered. employment of the prisoners in sup- plying crushed stone for the im~ provoment of the roads of the provâ€" ince. The 130 acre property conâ€" tains sand and gravel in abundance and an admirable building site. The other block is good land for farm- ing, vegetable gardening and dairy purposes. Chicago, Dec. 28.â€"Cash wheatm No. 2 red, $1.25 to $1.26%; No. 3 red, $1.18 to $1.24; No. 2 hard, $1.16 to $1.17; No. 3 hard, $1.10 to $1.16; No. 1 Northern, $1.17 to $1.19; No. 2 Northern, $1.14 to $1.17; No. 3 Spring, $1.10 to $1.15. Cornâ€"No. 3 white, 61c; No. 3 yel- low, 61%0; N0. 4, 58%0; No. 4 yelâ€" low, 581/; to 590. Oatsâ€"No. 2 white, 45340; No. 3 White, 44 to 450; No. 4 white; 43% to 44c; standard, 45 to 45%(3. - Montreal, Dec. 28.â€"â€"Oats â€" N0. 2 Canada Western, 42% to 43160; No. 3, 41% to 41%c. Barlewao. 2, 67c; Manitoba feed barley, 52 to 530. Flourâ€"Manitoba Spring wheat patents, firsts, $5.70; Manitoba Spring Wheat patents, seconds, $5.- 20; Winter wheat patents, $5.50 to $5.60; Manitoba strong bakers’, $5; straight rollers, $5.10 to $5.â€" ‘25' straight rollers, in bags, $2.40 to $2.50. Feedâ€"Ontario bran, $21.- 59 to $22; Ontario middlings, $23 to $23.50; Manitoba bran, $21; Maâ€" nitoba shorts, $22 to $23; pure grain mouille, $32 to $33; mixed mouille, $25 to $27. Cheeseâ€"Sepâ€" tember make western, 11% to 11%0; October make, 11% to 11%0, and eastern, 11% to 1136c. Butter â€" choicest creamery, 25% to 26c, cur- rent receipts, 24% to 25c, and dairy 19 to 220. Eggsâ€"Selected stock, in round lots, '28 to 28%0, and in single cases 290; while No. 1 candied sold at 24% to 250 per dozen. The properties purchased averâ€"â€" The Walsh farm, 130 acres, with an inexhaustible deposit of rock and white and grey limestone, fronting on the C. P. R. The balance of the farm is good agricultural land. The Farr farm, 83 acres; good pasture and agricultural land, suitable for dairying. The Matthews farm, 210 acres, with large deposit of rock and dolomitic limestone, on the C P. R. Also a large acreage of farm land and a site for buildings. The Meyers farm, 50 acres, with big gravel and sand deposit, con- tigous to the G. T. R. Also fine farm land and a site for buildings. The Fleming farm, 130 acres, twoâ€" thirds fine farm land, with deposit of blue clay suitable for manufac- turing bricks. Lardâ€"Tierces, 15%c; tubs, 16c; pails, 16%c. Two other adjacent properties are under consideration, but: the price so far asked is greater than the Government is ready to pay. UNITED STATES MARKET S2 BUSINESS AT MONTREAL. FIRE’S FATAL FREAK. Motor Bus was Forced on Top of His Car. A despatch from London says: Lord Strathcona, the Canadian High Commissioner, had a, narrow escape from serious injury on Thursday night. He had just driv- en up 'to the Canadian Government office on Victoria, Street, when an- other automobile collided with a motor bus and forced the latter on top of Lord Strathcona’s car, which was badly damaged. Lord strath- term was thrown down, but was not hurt. Negotiations in Progress With Iui- perial Authorities. A despatch from Birmingham, England, says: The London corre- spondent of the Post says he learns that negotiations are progressing between the Imperial and Domin- ion Governments which may result in the establishment of a- naval base of considerable proportions at Van- couver Island. The present works will be used in the proposed exten- sion. It is understood that the au- thorities at Ottawa. are prepared to provide $10,000,000 for the purpose of constructing docks and other ae4 oommodations. The Montmal City Council passed the second reading of the byâ€"law to close all barrooms at 10 o’clock, and at 7 on Saturday evening. Christmas Trade in All Lines Makes A Record. A despatch from Winnipeg says: As a result of the bountiful harvest in Western Canada and the great prosperity of the people in conse- quence, Christmas was celebrated in a. more lavish manner than ever before. All points report the Christmas trade as unprecendented in the history of the West. The large departmental stores in Winni- peg report an increase of from 20 to 30 per cent. over any previous year. Money was plentiful, and it was spent with a lavish hand, the. purchases being of a. more substan- tial nature than any previous sea- son. The jewelry trade especially‘ report a very large increase in business, while the smaller traders express themselves as being well satisfied with the business done, which, they say, was away beyond’ at ything they had ever antici- pated. Immigration returns for the last eight months show an increase of sixty-eight per cent. in the numâ€" ber of arrivals from the Unftnd States. Fire Broke Out on the Stage in Sunbridgc Town Hall. A despatch from Sunbridge, Ont., says: While a Christmas entertain- ment under the auspices of the Methodish Church was in progress here on Saturday evening, fire broke out on the stage, and the crowded town hall was soon in a state of panic. The windows and doors were soon forced, however, and by the heroic work of the ladies in charge the flames were soon exâ€" tinguished. No injuries were sus- tained, but the hall was badly damaged. NAVAL BASE ET VANCOUVER. Maritime Express and English Mail Special Clash. A despatch from Quebec says:â€"~- A head-on collision occurred on Sunday morning on the 1.0.11. at St. Anne de la. Pocatiere between the Maritime Express No. and the English mail special running east. Eight persons are reported slightly injured. Both engines are badly smashed, but the coaches are said to be only slightly damaged. It is not known here what was the cause of the accident. The wreck- e'i trains arrived at Levis at 5 p.111. PANIC AT CHURCH FUNCTION. Murderous Altair in :1 Vancouver Hotel. A despatch from Vancouver says: Engineer Cullity is in jail here charged with attempting to murder Raymond Miller in the Manitoba Hotel early on Saturday morning. The story is that Miller, with two other men, Frank Gates and W. W. Poole, were in a room in the hotel, when Cullity entered and attacked Miller with a knife. He was arrested in the act of washing the blood off his person. Miller is in the hospital in a serious condi- tion. Hhe two witnesses have been held to give evidence. STRATIICONA IN C OLLISION. ATTA CK ED WITH KNIFE. COLLISION ON THE I.C.R. WEST SPENDS FREELY. Completion of the National Trans- continental Road. A despatch from Ottawa says: Mr. E. J. Chamberlin, Vice-I’i'csiâ€" dent and General Manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific, stated on Thursday in Ottawa that the road would be completed to the Pacific coast by the end of 1912. and perâ€" haps before. The new joint. terâ€" minals of the G. T. P. and C. N. R at Winnipeg. he said, would be completed by March. and will only be equalled on this continem by the Pennsylvania in New York and ‘thc depot at Washington. The Nation- al Transcontinental Commissionâ€" ers expect to have the Government end of the road, from Moncton to Winnipeg, completed during 1912. A dospa-tch from Ottawa says: The leading bridge firms of the world are to be asked to compete for the contract for the construc- tion of the superstructure of the new Quebec bridge, and their rep- resentatives will be invited to in- spect alternative plans for suspen- sion or cantilever designs at the of- flice of the engineers in charge, at Montreal, on 01‘ after Jan. 3. It is expected that the work will take {our years to complete, so that it will be 19:14 before the new struc- ture is in operation. In the mean- time, it is proposed to inaugurate *3 ‘7an service to deal with the A despatch from New York Edward H. Harriman was really quth at the time of his death over $200,000,000, although EL recent ap- praisal of his estate placed its value at $149,000,000. The discrepancy between the actual and the appraisâ€" e-‘l value of the Harriman estate, it was learned on trustmn‘tliy 5211‘ thm'ity on Thursday, is due tn the fact that shortly beforo his death Mr. Harriman transferred tn his wife, and his elder son securities Valued at ovm‘ $50,000,000. Since Mr. Harriman’s death his estate has profited by a risir‘ in market values, and it is stated that the wealth of Mrs. Harriman may be r'onsei'va- tively estimated at $220,000.000, which would make her probably the richest woman in the world. A despatch ‘from Washington says: A graphic report has been re- ceived from Consul Moffatt giepict- ing the state of affairs in Bluefields, Nicaragua. He reported that more than 900 men on both sides were killed in the recent battle afi Ra- ma. The despatch follows:â€" “Two thousand starved, emaciâ€" ated prisoners have been brought here from Zelava’s surrendered army. The sight of the sick and weary tottering through the streets is horrible. Half are mere boys. The emergency hospital established by the Des Moines and Tacoma con- tains ninety wounded and the city hospital sixty. Few_ of the surren- dered army had shoes or blankets. WORLD T0 TENDER 0N BRIDGE All the Leading Firms Will , be Invited to Compete r A despatch from Victoria, B. 0., says: H. M. S. Apollo, a third-class cruiser of 3,400 tons, has been pur- chased by Canada from Great Bri- tain; and is being made ready to proceed to Esquimalt for use as a. training ship and fishery protection cruiser in British Columbia waters, forming the nucleus of a Qanadian navy .for the Pacific. H. M. S. Egeria, an old survey vessel, has been recommissioned until 1911, and will continue hydrographic work, and H. M. S. Algerine will recommission at Esquimalt in March. Numerous applications are being received for places in the Canadian navy. NINE HUNDRED WDDD KILLED Graphic Account of the Recent’ Battle at Rama, Nicaragua Conservatiqu Estimated Now Third-Class Cruiser Ammllo Has Been Purchaded. THE HA RRIMAN- FORT {7 N Ii. THE CANADIAN NAVY. '1‘}! R ICE YEAR S M 0]! E. $220,000,000. at National Transcontinental traffic. Two or three months will be all-1 lowed the firms competing to then} ougth examine the plans, owing to the elaborate character of the work involved, and afterwards another two months will be necessary to allow them to prepare their est! mates. It will therefore be toward the end of Summer or the early All? tumn before tenders can be receivfi ed and the contract awarded. l Strm-k by Freith (3”. WM“. R0. leasing “or shlgflL A dosimts'h from Saul! Slo. Mario, Ont.. says: Louim Bray, the six- yearâ€"old (laughter of Mrs. Chas. .lray, Ottawa. was almost, instantâ€" ly killed at Llw \l’pllington and John streets crossing at Htonltnn at 4.30 (m Walnesday aftm'norm. The child was sleighing and her sleigh became caught in the track. Returning to gel: it, she was struck by :1 freight cal" which was being shunted. She was struck on the temple and lived only twnnlyâ€"five minutes. The girl haul been in the S00 about one month. (-mning' here 120 act as flower girl at the wvdding Scores were almost naked. 'All are in a pitiable condition. Es- trada. is furnishing them with blan- kets, clothing, shoes and food as best he can. Flour, beans, rice, su- gar, coffee and condensed milk are needed instantly to feed the starv- ing Zelaya soldiers. Disease and death threaten unless they are pro- perly given best of food and care. of her aunt. The work on the contract for the substructure. which has been awarded to M. P. and J. Davis for $2.530,000fi win he )rorteelflew’. with in the meaMFmP “The great and sudden demand for proper clothing and food for the suffering is a problem for the provisional Government, whose re- sources are exhausted; their own men, numbering 3,000, are well fed and clothed, but they cannot find means whereby to care for their in- creased burden.” Wuumh'd Mun Was on Way From Shanty to Mnflawa. A despatch from Ottawa says: A youth named Gauvf‘eau, a: lug- hauler, was killed at the Ritchie camps, near Mattawa, by a. falling wee. H0 had stepped aside. 'but did Hut. move far enough, and was: crushed between two lugs. The. foreman stzu'tpal nut rm Inn-sub:le with the wounded 1mm. to ride to Matta-wa to the hnspiml. but the victim died mi the way. A Peculiar Coincidence Attends Their Death. Ardespatch from Ottawa says; In identically the same way, in the same lumber camp, and within a few days of the same time of the year as his father met his death four years ago, Louis Gauvreau oi Aylmer, aged 18, was on Tuesday crushed to death by a falling tree at Ritchie’s lumber camp, near Mattawa. He did not move far enough out of the danger zone when the choppers brought down the tree. An Explosion in a Coal Mine at Horrin, Illinois. A despatch from St. Louis, Mo., says: Eight men were killed and 400 others had a narrow escape in an explosion of gas in mine A of the Chicago and Cartersville Coal Company at Herrin, 111., late on Thursday. Open lamps carried by employers of the mine are believed to have caused the disaster. There worn three men and a, boy in this party, and all are dead. FATHER AND SON KILLED. 0'1"!“ W.\ U“! L K ,I I ALE!) . EIGHT WERE KILLED. DlE'Ii) 0N HORSEBA PK.