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GREAT FIRE AT FRESNO, CAL,

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Town’s History.

DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT ABOUT 500,000 DOLLARS.

Wiped Out All the Buildings Three Blocks.

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(Srecra to Tur Examiner.)

Fresno, Ca!., August 15.—The most

lisastrous fire in the history of Fresno oc- curred last night.

It swept the Southern Pacific Railroad reservation from Manhosa street to Mono blocks and in a

little more than one hour $500,000 worth of property went up in smoke.

street a distance of three

THE JULY STATEMENT

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penditure,

[SpeciaL TO Tuk Examiner.)

Orrawa, August 15.—The financia statement for July shows an increase of $1,383,200 in revenue, caused by the crowding in of German and other foreign goods to get the advantage of the Prefer- ential tariff.

The expenditure shows an increase of

$68,715 on account of consolidated fund and $49,178 on capital account.

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During the Past Three Days—85 Degrees in the Shade.

Lonpow, Aug. 15.—A great heat wave passed throughout England during the Jay three days.

The thermometers in London registered 85 in the shade and 127 in the sun.

TOURISTS .— Prince Edward Island Illustrated is a beanti- fully illustrated book on P. E Island. For sale at the bookstores or at this office— 50c¢

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rn Men having to advise tne Public, may,jspeak iree.”—Eoriripss,

CHARLOTTETOWN P: E. ISLAND, MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1898

Single Copies two cents,

NO 190

THE PROHIBITION PLEBISCITE

Its Conditions and Its Form of Ballot to be

People,

SOMETHING ABOUT THE BEAU- TIES OF BRAS DOR The Splendid Steamer “ Bruce’ and

Her Capacity for Ice Service.

(Correspondence of THe ExaMINER )

Starting from Charlottetown on Tuesday morning, you reach North Sydney by eight o'clock the same evening, after enjoying a delightful sail across Northumberland Strait to Pictou, avd a pleasant ride by rail through the eastern yart of Nova Scotia, where there are charting views at short intervals on all sides. Crossing the Strait

of Canso by means of a ferry boat you fiad yourself on the classic soil of Cape Breton and are soou epinoing over & pors tion of the Lotercolonial, built by the same Mr. Reid. The beauties of Bras D’or have been go often described that it is needless to say avything save that, no matter how often you see the wonderful lake, its charms never pall. There are always new beauties, new effects of light and shadow

“Byer charming, ever new When will the Jandscape tire the view.”

When we cross the Grand Narrows Bridge and remember the difficulties con- nected with the erection of that substantial structure we are again reminded of the ekill and enterprise of the Railway King of Newfoundland. After hours of delightful companionship our train bids farewell to the fairy-like beauty of the Golden Arm and we soon fiud ourselves at North Sydney Station. A drive of about half a mile brings us to the “Bruce” as che lies with stvam on, only waiting for mails and passengers. Too auch cannot ba said in praise of this Splendid steamer. How memories of old times crowd upon One, as in an instant

we ate transported into a regular Newfoundland atmosphere. The look, the tones, above all the genuine

hearty frieadliness of everyone whom you meet, tells you that you have passed into pew surroundings. It does you good to shake hands with Captain Delaney, a splendid type of the Newfoundland skipper—we should say captain “up along”—the Newfoundland term for these provinces.

Where everyone was eo anxioua to make you feel at home it is impossible to partic- ularize, but in the writer's case special mention should be made of the kindness received from the Captain, the very obliging purser, Mr. McGrath, aud the different stewards, while the female portion of the party were carefully looked after by the attentive stewardess. The “ Brace” is larger than the “ Sianley,” lighted throughout by elecric light, with a dining saloon on deck and first-clase ac- comodation for about fifty passengers. Everything is in the neatest tyle, and nothisg is wanting to ensure comfort. Four meals per day were served as one of tne passengers remarked, in a style fully equal toan Atlantic liner. Our) party had the advantage of making the louger sea passage (20 hours) from Sydney to Placentia on the tripdown and return- ing via Pc au Basque witha short voyage of 81x hours; and we can only say that, to us the shortening of the time on the Bruce isa serious loss, But, in P. EK. Island, perhaps the most interesting thing about this steamer is her capacity for ice~ service. Whenin the process of con~ atruction at Glasgow, the canny Scots de- cided that ehe was destined for the North Pole, so thorough was the attention paid to every detail tuatcould secure strength.

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the experience of only one season; yet, mak- |

ing every allowauce for exaggeration, the Bruce did remarkable work last winter, only missing two trips between Placentia and Sydney duringthattime. Unlike the Stanley, she does.not run upon the ice but goes straight ahead splitting it with her sharp V shaped bow. Her screw is entirely unprotected except as the shape of the bull may throw the ice off; it is not submerged to any greater depth than that of any other steamer of her size, and yet after a winter’s work during which, as the Captain pris it, she churned up enough ice to fill Concep~ tion Bay, there is not the slightest fracture of the blades.

The propeller is very thick and is made of cast steel, propeller and shaft being strong enough te bring the engines tea dead stop. When we expressed our doubts as te that method of ice-breaking being successful in harbor, we were told that the Bruce cuts harbor ics like cheese,

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DIRECTIONS TO VOTERS HOW TO MARK THE BALLOT

The Plebiscite to be Taken on the 29th of September.

Advices from Ottawa state that prepara- tions forthe taking of the plebiscite on the 29th September are being pushed for~ ward as rapidly as possible. The prepara tions consist of getting out the requisite forms, which are being priated as fast as the tureau presses can turn them out.

About 30 printed documenis of different kinds sre required for each electoral die- trict, of which there are 206 in the Dom- inion, Some of these documents and

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forms consist of several pages each. There are, for instance, the instructions of retwrning officers, oaths of officers, pull booke, declaration notices, ballot shap- er#, etc., ynuch of which will have to be distributed to the deputy returning officers at all the polling sub-divisions, of which there are something like three thousand five hundred. The ballot is very simple and is

in the following form:

The plebiscite act provides that “An affirmation vote on the question submitted shall be wade by making a cross (X) io the o.iuxn headed “Yes,” and a negative vote by placing a similar cross in the col- umn headed “No.” The plebiscite is to be taken upon the provincial voters’ lists in each provinze, and shall be such lists as were in force in the province on the lat day of August. This means that in some of the provinces the lists of last year will be used and in others the list of this year. In the Northwest, as well agin this Prov-~ ince, there are no lists.

_— OE ee The Pope’ s Illness.

{Seecrat to THe Examiner.)

Rome, Aug. 15.—The Pope’s extreme weakness has produced great commotion and exciiement in sacred colleges. Al! the members of his family have hurried to Rome.

THE PRICE OF VICTORY.

{[Spec:at To THe Examiner.)

Wasnineton, August 15. The price of the victory over Spain averaged $846,700 a day.

AN INTERESTING CASE.

Man Sent up for Trial for Destroying Lobster Geer.

Ronald McDonald is a prisoner in Georgetown jail, awaiting trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court. He was tried before Michael McCormack, Hsq., J. P., for destroying Jobster ge_r belonging toH.H. Acorn, and placed off Biack Point, near Mr. Acorn’s factory. This cutting of lobster lines and destroying of traps belonging to opposition fishermen has been a constant source of loss and trouble to our fishermen, but no serious attempt seems to have been made to stop it tili Mr. Acorn took the matter in hand in the above case.

A GOOD SUGGESTION.

Sirn,—I would beg to suggest to the City Councillors that they bave placed under some of the larger trees in Rochford Square a few seats so that the people living adjac~ ent may evioy the pleasant evening s:r without going far from home. Ass resi- dent of that part of the town, I feel grate~ fol for the many improvements already made to the Square, and humbly hope that this boon will not be denied.

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THE SEAWANHAKA CUP COMPETITION

The First Race Has Been Sailed,

AND HAS BEEN GIVEN TO THE AMERICAN BOAT

On a Foul Claimed to Have Seen

Committed by the Canadian.

(Spxcia TO THe EXAmrxer.]

MoyrreaL, Aug 15.—The first of the series of yacht races for the Seawanhaka Cup was wou by the American boat on a foul committed ‘vy the Canadian boat on the starting line,

A Delicious Salt.

Salt is not generally palatable. Abbey’s Effervescent Salt, however, has a delicious taste and makes a most healthful drink. It ig made from the ealt extracted from the juices of fresh fruits, It is unequalled as a refreshing summer beverage. The daily use of Abbey’s Effervescent Salt will keep you in good health. Sold by druggists everywhere at 60 cents a large bottle. Trial size 25 cente.

The Canada Lancet, a leuding medical journa] says; *‘This preparation deserve every good word which is being said of is

Boys see our sweater for 25 cents each— always worth 35 to 45 cents. Boys shirts for 25c.—J B Macdonald & Co.

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Hulls, Cargoes, and Freights Insured at low rates

Sterling Certificates issued,

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We have an up-to-date store with up~to-~date goods and prices,

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FOR THE LADIES,

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FOR THE GENTLEMEN,

A nice line of Walking Sticks just received.

FOR THE HOUSEHOLD Fly Paper for Peace. @00e0000e

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clearing at 3%c.

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