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Tue Dat.y Examiner is for sale every day on the trains east and west, and at the follow- mg places .

H. A. Harvie, Charlottetown.

A. D. Haszarp, -

T. O'CONNELL,

T. L. CHAPPELLE,

S. T. Ne_mes

G. A. ArrKkeN, Georgetown,

>. SUTHERLAND, Souris East.

A. McAc ay, Head St. Peter's Bay.

bb. Egan, Mount Stewart.

H. Beer, Southport.

Gso. O’Neiit, Halfway House.

Morron J. Hvaues, County Line Staticn.

Nomwonp Camppett, Prince County Book- store, Summereide.

W. D, McNRILI. Alberton. Arsneaux, Tignish.

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Toe Dairy KXAMINER.

DECEMBER 28. 1878.

Tan WEEK.

Tur absorbing local event of the week has been the investigation of the case of Herrol, charged with forgery, and the as- tonishing and shameful developments sub- sequently made. It is almost past belief the Island should have nourished in its midst such a nest of adduced has

that any settlement on wickedness as the evidence shown to have existed in North River.

The greatly improved mail arrangements ‘* Northern Light,” have given great satisfaction. We now know that the ‘‘ Northern Light” is not lying at the wharf when she should be crossing the Straits. The new Government seems to have inspired some of the public

and the regular trips of the

officials with new life.

While the weather here bas been un- usually fine for the season, it has in other parts of Canada, in the Western States, in England, Scotland and Ireland, and in

Switzerland, and other European countries,

been unusually severe. Snow has fallen in

’ some places to the depth of three and four

feet on the level, and highways and rail- ways are, in many places, blocked up.

The contest in Afghanistan is practically over. A Lahore despatch reports that Yakoob Khan has been proclaimed Ameer by the chiefs of one of the great Afghan

sections. It is said thatopinionis divided as

- to his course; but the defection of the ‘ Ameor’s. troops, who, at Jellalabad even,

joined the British, will. probably compel him to accept terms if coupled with a guarantee against his father and the Rus- sians. This may, it is thought, obviate even a temporary ocenpation of Cabul by the British troops.

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Ducks and Drakes.

Tue Local Government is now showing how ‘‘ ducks and drakes” may be made of the public accounts. Having—besides making ‘‘ ducks and drakes” of the public money wrung from over-taxed farmers— incurred large liabilities, it_has adopted the ruse_of refusing to pay them until after the official books are closed for this year and the New Year’s accounts have been opened. Public contractors, road supervisors, needy men who have worked at roads and bridges throughout the Province, are unable to ob- tain amounts due them by the Government —not because the Government is out of cash—but simply because the Government wish to make it appear that they have ex- pended less during the year 1878 than they really have expended, and because they wish to throw upon the new Government— which the electors will soon call into exist- ence—the unmerited opprobium of having also made “‘ ducks and drakes” cf the pub- lic money. Atthe close of the year the liabilities of the Province will be scattered all over the Province-—no one will know where or to what amount. Upon the new Government will devolve a task—like to that which devolved upon the ex-Mayor of this city—the hereulean task of collecting together and paying off these numerous liabilities. When the task is done and the expenditures appear in the public accounts, Messrs. Davies, Stewart & Co. will hold up their hands in amazement and cry out, ‘What an extravagant Government” ! This is the clever little game now being played by the Local Government. Does it not smack of dishonesty ?

Abolishing the Second Cham*™>>r

The Halifax Herald, referring to recei: appointments to the Legislative Council of Noya Scotia, says :-

‘* We are pleased to learn that both gen- tleamen appointed are strongly in favor of the abolition of the Council, and have inti- mated to the Government, in accepting their positions, a willingness to support any measure for the abolition of the Council, or for a reduction in its cost to the Province, which the Government or the Lower House may see necessary to adept.”

<a OEE HB — — A Goop Cow.—Mr. Wm. Fulton, of Truro,

is the owner of a cow that has, during seven days. ending Saturday evening, yielded 844

‘ing at Mr. McLean’s in Pinette. ‘Charles Dockendorff at McLean’s on Christ-

The North River Ssnsation,

[FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE ARSON CASE.

ARREST OF CROSBY!

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! | | | | On Thursday night, Police Sergeant Mc- | Gregor, accompanied by Officer Carmeron, dr ve i the man Crosby, whose name has been

to Pinette, and succeeded in arrest-

so freely used by witnesses in the arson case. | . ia a : :

| The Stipendiary Magistrate re-opened the ‘investigation at two o’elock to-day :

CiianLes DoCKENDORE?F, sworn,

C. Patmer asks—Have you Pinette since this investigation menced ¢

WitnEss—That’s Palmer.

Maatstrare—Youw'll have to answer the /question, or go to jail.

Wirvess—Well, I will answer. I was there on Christmas Day. I was not ac- quainted with any of the persons living there. I got wind there was aman _ there named James Crosby. I do not know who told me he was there.

Mr. Patmer—Do you know that if you ‘swear false you call down God’s eternal wrath upon you !

Wirness—I do.

C. Parmer—Will you swear yon don’t know who told you Crosby was there ?

Wirness—I will swear. I wanted to see Crosby about the forgery case. { had nothing to do with the forgery case, I went to see Crosby voluntarily and of my free will. I saw him at the house of a man named McKinnon. [ was not talking with him on any particu lar subject. I.was talking about the forgery case. J told him I had to tell about the netes he showed me. I travelled about 80 miles there and back. I left home about 4 o'clock in the morning and saw Crosby about 12 o’clock. I left my horse to feed at Eldon, and walked about three miles to the place where Crosby stayed. I did not give my right namein one or two instances when travelling along the road. I gave mp right name to Scott at Mount Stewart. i asked for ‘‘John”—a name I heard Crosby was assuming-—and saw him alone. I had no suspicions about the cheques he showed me. I think Crosby mentioned to. me about one cheque for $80. I did not look at it. It was just after dark, perhaps six or seven o'clock. I was_ haul- ing mature in town, and was boarding at Richard Thorne’s. Crosby told me he had worked with Ranton, and that McKin- non & McLean at the Foundry owed Ran- ton, and that they had worked it up be- tween them. I did not see the writing on the cheque. Charles Herroll’s name was not mentioned on the occasion. I cannot tell the date on which he showed me the notes. When’returning from Belfast I told’ persons at the ferry that I was looking up evidence. I was not looking -up evidence for any one in particular.-: I don’t think I was up at Neil McKinnon’s. I was up at Sam. Hyde’s and saw Neil McKinnon

i been to corm- Mr.

my business,

there. I told him that his brother was arrested on this affair—for steal- ing -hay. 1 won't answer or tell any reason for going to see Neil

[ went to see him on the night after I was at Belfast. I don’t remember saying any- thing to him about Charles Herrol.

C. Patmer—Will you swear that you were not afraid of what Herrol would tell, but you were afraid of what Donald Mc- Kinnon would tell?

Wirness—I will not swear, because I have no recollection of the affair. I don’t say “* yes” or ‘‘ no,” because I can’t say ‘‘ yes” or ‘‘no.” Sam Hyde was there; and I don’t know but what he might have heard what [ said to MeKinnon. The check I presented at the Union Bank this fall was in favor of my father, ‘‘Jacob Dockendorff.” I might have mentioned to Crosby that my brothers George and William were arrested for the burning of Seller’s build- ing. I forgot what Crosby said about the burning. Ididn’t tell him that the con- stables or the police would be after him.

New McKinnon, sworn.—Examined by Mr. Palmer—It is my brother Dan who has been taken up for stealing hay. I hada visit from Charles Dockendorff I think on Tuesday night. Hesaid my brother was in jail about the hay affair. He also said that Charles Herrol was in jail for forgery. He did not say whether or ‘not Herrol was guilty. Hedid not say anything about anybody ‘‘ blowing.” Mr. Samuel Hyde was present, but did not hear all the con- versation. He didn’t say anything about Weing ‘‘ afraid.” I told him I didn't want to know anything about the case. I didn’t give any heed to what he was saying.

Wiru1am Herron having refused to answer to the subpcena, Mr. Palmer said he would ask for a warrant to be issued for his ap»rehension.

James Crosby, examined by Mr. Palmer —I was ] rought up in Charlottetown. I read of Mr. Walker’s place being broken into in the papers. I have lately been liv- I saw

is Day. Iwas told he was down to buy

Leod’s horse. He said he heard I was ii Pic ou. We did not talk about anything in particular. I know Charles Herrol. 1 was working at Mr. Dockendorft’s, and saw him at White’s. He seemed to be a first- rate sort of fellow. I got about $100 from him. Idont know what bank motes they were. I gave him five cheques on the Union Bank. I didn’t know how much they amounted to. I had them in my possession about three weeks. I wanted Charles Dockendorff to buy them. He said he didn’t think they were good. Ranton said he sold a boiler to some McDonald and had to take the notes in payment. I sold the cheques to Herroll for $100. I saw Herrol in town. I met him on the street

He then gave me $60, and I gave him two cheques. 1 wouldn't swear to the amount of them. The next night he gave me forty dollars and I gave him the other three notes. I have not seen him since. I never took the notes (cheques) to the bank. I don’t know why | didn’t. I don’t know that I could swear to the notes now.

To THE MacistRaTe—TI was not paid any other money at any other time by Herroll.

To Mr. Patmer—lI got the cheques from

Ranton about eight or nine weeks ago. C. Docken-

offered the cheques to dorff about seven weeks ayo. It was after dusk. He was looking

at them. He had them in his hand. There }was light to read them by. Ranton lived lin town about two years. He worked in ‘Mr. Duncan’s blacksmith shep. — Ranton owed me about $110 altogether. | worked about eighteen months with him previous

to last July twelvemonth. He ran away about last August twelvemonth. left was

North River about two months ago.

I left B. Dockendorff a Saturday night be fore the fire. I don’t know anything about it. Idon’t know anything about shaving Seller’s horses’ tails.

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Autographic Telegraphy.

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The Times gives the following description of autographic telegraphy, or the process of transmitting messages in the actual hand- writing of the sender, which has occasion- ally during the past thirty years constituted the special study of scientific minds :—

The message to be sent, which may be either in the ordinary hand ‘or shorthand, is written with a thick gummy ink upon a strip of metallic-faced paper about twelve inches long and two and a half inches deep, which is wrapped around the cylinder of the transmitting instrument. A strip of white paper chemically prepared, and of similar dimensions, is placed on the cylinder of the recording apparatus, and the instruments are placed in electrical connection and started. The raised writing, actuating the electric current, causes a reproduction of the original message in fac-simile on the paper in the recording instrument, which may be hundreds of miles away from the other. Upon the occasion of our visit the two ‘instruments, although in the same room, were practically placed 200 miles apart. The writing can be reproduced in either blue, brown, red or black, according to the chemical preparation of the paper, but always on a white ground, and a number of copies ean be taken from one original. In the same way, sketches, plans; or drawings may be faithfully transmitted; some sketches were, in fact, accurately reproduced on the occasion of our visit. Although the apparatus is perfect in its action, it still has one drawback, which was common to its predecessors—that of slowness of reproduc- tion. The time occupied in revolving «the

allow the pointer to traverse the whole sur- facé of the paper is “seven minutes, and this rate of speed is far below that required and attained in practice for commercial purposes. The Post Office authorities, to whom, says the “‘ Times” we are indebted for our inspection, do nvt, therefore, see their way to utillze M. d’Arlincourt’s inge- nious invention at present. It is, however, being worked in France in fortresses and for similar military purposes for use in which, and in some special cases it is ex- ceedingly well adapted.

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Yakob Khan.

Shere Ali led a chequered life of great vicissitudes. He cherished a great dislike to his son, Yakob Khan, whom he im- prisoned for years. One ground ofhis com- plaints against England was that she had interceded for Yakob, and wished to have him set free. That son has now been pro- claimed Ameer by the chiefs, while Shere Ali’s exile is embittered by the report that Yakob oceupies his father’s throne. Should the new ruler be sustained, the probability is that he will maintain friendly relations with England, and receive moral and ma- terial support from the Viceroy of India.

The News says: ‘‘The Ameer of Afghan istan is surely one of the least wise among the children of men. It seems astonishing that he should have provoked a contest which he has proved himself so little able to sustain. <A more inglorious defence than that thus far made by him was never made by a ruler defying a powerful invader. Yet, perhaps, if all relating to his attitude were known, his conduct would not appear quite so despicable as it does. As suspected, he has probably been played with and be- trayed by Muscovite agents. His son Yakob, now at the head of affairs as Cabul, has a great reputation for ability, is a born soldier and something of a statesman. It is to be hoped he will be able to secure a solid peace with the Anglo-Indian Government on terms advantageous both to India and Afghanistan.

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The People Want Proof.

There is no medicine prescribed by physi ciaus, or sold by Druggists, that carries such evidence of itssuccess and superior virtues as BoscHér’s GERMAN Syrup for severe Coughs, Colds settled on the breast, Consumption, or pany disease of the Throat and Lungs. A proof of that fact is that any person afflicted, can get a Sample Bottle for 10 cents and try its superior effect before buying the regular size at 75 cents. It has baal Bib introduced in this country from Germany, and its wonderfu. cures are astonishing everyone that use it. Three doses will relieve any case. Try it Sold by all Duggists onthe Western Cntinent

Tue exportation of Canadian live stock from this city for the British market still continues. Another large shipment of choice cattle and sheep left lately by the Grand Trunk Railway, en route for Liverpool. Increased exportation is re by breeders and shippers for

after dark. We went to one of the lamps:

quarts of good milk,—Hz, Herald,

on the street—up there by Judge Young’s.

1879, and it is estimated, on good . authority, that there are over 200,000 cattle and 500,000

| sheep now feeding for exportation next spring.

¢

in Charlottetown at the time of the last fire:

cylinder a sufficient number of times to’

‘To cavaliers a round, boys! ‘*You can’t refuse, oe t refuse

‘‘Qur principles are sound, DOYS - ne - But aeot’e the news, O whats the news *

‘The fight on Marston Moor, boys,” ‘Hath Jaid us low, hath laid us low,

‘‘ And now to France’s shore, boys,

. in ” ““ Away we go, away We go -

had ? ”?

—Old Song.

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; i la you; Mount Cavaliers ! [t is loyalty speec Mount Cavaliers ! It is Rupert who leads _ Mount Cavaliers ! Let the flag which precedes ou Be seniel with honor and glory galore ! Mount Cavaliers ! On the enemy dashing Mount Cavaliers ! When your sabres are flash- ing. Mount Cavaliere ' When the rebels slashing. | remember King Charles! no more!

you're

and remember

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Mount Cavaliers! For our life it is fleeting ! Mount Cavaliers ! We've no room for retreat-

ing ! Mount Cavaliers! And let this be our greet- ing : ‘‘~ Fico for Fairfax and Cromwell and all!” Mount Cavaliers ! To our next merry meeting ! Mount Cavaliers! "Tis King Charles will be treating ! . Mount Cavaliers ! ’Tis the devil we're beating, With skippon and pride who attena on his call. Viceu Duomsivi. NAN ORD, Note.—H. R. H. Prince Rupert was the five times removed great uncle of Her Majesty Queen Victoria.

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Died.

At Pictou, on Tuesday, the 17th inst., after ashort illness, Mary Eleanor, youngest child of Frederick W. Fraser, aged 4 years.

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PRINGE EDWARD ISLAND RAILWAY.

SPECIAL TRALN, in connecticn with LA the Winter Steamship Northern Light, beginning December 24th, 1878, will ran as under :-—

Leave Charlottetown, 5.25 p. m.; Mount Stewart, 6.37 p. ».; arriving at Georgetown, 7.55 p. m.

On arrival of} Nothern Light from Pictou, a Special Train will leave Georgetown for Char- lottetown.

These Trains will stop at Royalty Junction, Little York, Bedtord, Mount Stewart, Peake’s, Baldwin’s and Cardigan, only to take on and leave off passengers, and will run only to con- nect with trips made by the Northern Light. C. J. BRYDGES, | W. McKECHNIE, Gen. Supt. Govt. R’ways. Superintendent.

Charlottetown, Dec. 27, 1878—6i

Citizens’ Skating Rink,

rEVHE CITIZENS’ SKATING RINK will be opened, weather permitting, on Mon- day, the 30th inst., at E:cuT o'clock, .m. Band will be in attendance. Tickets, at the following prices, for sale at the Apothe- caries’ Hall :—

GENTLEMAN'S $4 00 Lapy’s : - 300 Boy's (afternoon) 2 50 GIRLS a - - 20 PROMENADE - 1 00

A reduction of fifty cents will be made on each family ticket after the first. Single tickets can be obtained at the door for 25 cents ; promenade, 10 cents.

Shareholders will be admitted to the Prome-

nade FREE. W. C. HOBKIRK, Sec’y. Ch’town, Dec. 27, 1878—

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND RAILWAY. TIME TABLE NO. tI.

Winter Arrangement.

ON AND AFTER

MONDAY, DECEMBER 80th, 1878,

Trains Going West.

STATIONS. No, 1. No. 3 . |, Expres jee Lieorgetown Dp 8.10 am} Cardigan wi

, ar 9.55 ‘*

M.Stew’t Jun dp10.05 « Royalty Jun. | **11.20 ** reg ' **11,.40 “é Jh'town {|p 8.00 am) Dp Royalty Jun. **. 8.20 ** | * -”

N. Wiltshire Hunter River

Breadalbane | SSAGe: ** 5: ae County Line 5.51 * Kensington 11.00 ** | ** 6.30 * : \ 'arl1.30 “ jar 7.00 ** Summerside \dp 2.40 pm Wellington ae a33°™ Port Hill “an * O’ Leary | sé 5.33 cc | . lar 6.35 “ Alberton idp 6.40 *« Ticnish jar 7.25 *

‘ Trains Going East.

STATIONS. No. 2 No, 4 Express. | Mixed. Tignish Dp 7.00am Alberton Pa45 os O’ Leary se 8.47 sé Port Hill **10.05 ** Wellington “30.48 **

. ar1l.40 * ae dp ae Dp a ensington aae””6 63 eee County Line ta” +* ie Breadalbane ** 3.50 ** | $910.08 ** Hunter River ** 4.28 ‘* | **10,47 * N. Wiltshire wane ** | *4h.e8 * Royalty Jun. “eee” | “hee * Ch dors = = ** \ar12.15 pm

j Pp “cc Royalty Jun. * 206 ar 4,30 ** man. meee Georgetown lar 6.25 « SOURIS BRANCH. Going West. Going East.

; Nos | No.6 STATIONS. | Mixed: |srations| Mixed.

. A.M. || j P.M Souris Dp 7.00),MtS tw't Incl Dp 4.40 Harmony ** 7.23'|\ Morell ;* £2 St. Petera {| ‘ 8,42) |St. Peters “ 5.54 Morell ** 9.13|| Harmony ~~ 7 Mt S’tw’tJnc] ar 9.55)|Souris ar 7.35

©. J. BRYDGES, WM. McKECHNIE, Gen. Sup. Gov. Railways Supt. P. B. 1. R. Ch’town, Dec. 27, 1878. p ne ar h pres kca sp sj ap 6i

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