THE DAILY EXAMINER.

FEBRUARY 6 1895

The States and Great Britain

Tue prees of the United States is en

gaged, just now, in educating and exciting

public opinion against (rreat Britain.

Such paragraphs as the f lowing appear in the leading dailies ** We don’t want to fight,

But, by jingo, if we do We can take the Sandwich Islands,

And whip old England, too.” There is no cause or good reason forthis in any

Great Britain has not interfered,

way with the action of the States in respect

to Hawai Again we read

“ What nettles Joho Bull just now is the fear that his Canadian daughter may elope with Uncle Sam.”

The New York Herald prints the follow ing from its correspondent in Washington :

“The impression is general that the new administration will pursue aggressive foreign policy. Enthusiastic members of the House are firmly impressed with the belie! that Mr. Cleveluud favers not only the an- nexation of Hawaii but of Canada. They think he favors the adoption by the Unitea S ates of the entire Nortn American continent, I suggested to several members that possibly England might not stacd idiy by and see the United States annex such an important pvs- session as British North America, The repl was that Europe would be in a bleze of ver withia the uext twenty-four months, and tha: Eagland would be so busy protec ing her European and other colonial posse-stons that she would not Jikely do more than merely protest «g inst the ection of ‘his Government

Such paragraphs as these, | ublished day after day by the popular newspapers, mus! have an effect upon the unthinking mass ¢ f

Z the American people.

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The spirit of the United States’ press in respect to Great Britain and Canada ‘s, indeed, deplorable. Nations which should be forever friendly are incited to enmity by the influence which ought to be on the side of peace and good- will.

There can be no doubt that the ulterior motive of the ** stirring up” of the United Statee’ is the desire to annex Can ada. The Monroe Doctrine has, in recen' years, gained strength from the persistent efforts of those who maintain that Uare stricted Reciprocity with the United States is essential to the prosperity of Canada. The real leaders of the fad are openly and avowedly “‘Annexastionisis” and they have ingeniously contrived to involve with them the Opposition Party, anxious to gain of- fice. It is, consequently, believed—we quote the language of a Washington corre: - pondent~-that ‘the sentiment of Canade is entirely in favor of Annexation” by the States. We are further told that,—

“The annexation spirit has developed won- derfully in Washington during the last 24 hours. The first gun, I understand, will be fired in the House next week. One of the leading Democrats has, it is said, a speech in preparation which will to a great extent re- flect the prospective policy of the incoming administration. Several days ago I stated that many Democrate were averse to giving expression to their views until they had heard from Mr. Cleveland. They have evidently heard from him in an unmistakab.e way.”

Some of the papers declare outright that Mr. Cleveland has determined upon the an nexation of Vanada, and we are told that the “ British Lion had better look out.”

** Canada is willing ; and if old England should object to the proposed match, Uncle Sam will, when European complications have arisen, take Canada by force.” This is the idea which is circulated in the United States by the press and politicians.

nr ee Notes and Comments.

—The members of the Quebec Legisla- ture, to the number of fifty eight, recently voted in favor of a reduction of their own indemnity. This is an heroic remedy for the crippled financial condition of the Province resulting from the grit extrava- gances of Mercier & Co.

—The health conference between the Dominion and Provincial authorities passed a series of resolutions in the form of sugges tions for the exclusion of cholera next season. {tt recommends among other things disinfection of ships, passengers and effects from foreign counrries. Immigrants to be provided with health tickets to their destination. Twenty days guarantee against European immigrants is also recommended. Frontier bealths stations are to be erected at all important points.

—From a memorandum prepared for the British Board of Trade Journal regarding the present position of the skilled labor

market, it appears that of 23 trades unions that send in reports regularly, with a mem. bership of 279,361, there are 28,453 out of work. This is an increase of 5,847 upon the figures cf the previous month. If those who are on strike be eliminated from the total, there would still remain over 8} per cent. of unemployed among the skilled trades making returns, which may be taken as fairly exemplifyiog the state of the country at large.

—The Department of Finance has issued trade bulletin No. 6 on trade with Great Britain, tle subjects treated being hay and milk. With regard to hay it is pointed out that practically the whole of our export trade in hay is done wi.h Great Britain and the United States, and that while up to the

e of the McKinley bill our trade with Great Britain was very limited, it is steadily and rapidly increasing. For the six years from 1885 to 18%, inclu- sive, the anvual average export to Great Britain was $76,000. while in 1891 it rose to $150,291 and in 1892 to $167,604, and for the six months ending 3lst De. cember last it was $95 635 Wite regard to condensed milk, it is pointed out that Canada sppears to possess exceptional advantages for engaging in this business, and tables are given showing the exports of Great Britain, which amcunt to over four million dotlars annually; and a very usefal letter from Prof Roberteon, dairy commissioner, covering a report from Prof. Shutt, onan analysis made } at the Experimental farm, of samples of condensed milk from Truro, N. S., Limerick, [retand, and London, England,

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DAILY EXAMINER.

THB LATEST BLASE.

The Diamond Bookstore and Carter’s Seedstore

Badly Gutted, and the Contents Des- troyed or Damaged.

Some Other Sufferers —The Amounts of Insurance.

Anour half-past three o'clock yesterday morning the alarming discovery was made that the brick building on Queen Street, owned by Hugh Monaghan, was on fire. The building was occupied by Mr. Theo. L Chappelle, Gev. Carter & Co., and J. M. McLeod & Co, The fire started in that portion of the building occupied by Mr. Chappelle—it is thought in an unoccupied room on the second flat, in the rear of the Bazaar. From Mr. Chappelle’s premises the fire worked its way through the walls of the third fist to Mr. Carter’s establishment.

How the fire scarted is a mystery. Mr. Chappelle informs us that he closed up for the night at ten o'clock on Saturday—the usual hour. Shortly before leaving for home he visited the second floor, back and front, in search of a parcel of goods called ior by a person then present. He made as ‘horough seareh for the parcel, looking both below and above the counters, and there eas no sign of fire about the place at that time.

As quickly as possible after the fire was discovered the alarm was sounded and the tire department turned out. The fire had

videnily been burning for some time

before betng observed, #s the iron shutters a the rear of Mr. Chappelle’s premises wera very hot, and the bricks were in 4 imilar condition. The shutters were jorced open with all possible despatch, snd the firemen got to work on the fi mes. The fire was well advanced snd the fight was an uphill one. Four streams of water were turned on—two from he front and two from the rear—but for some cousiderable time the fight was 4 nard one. But the firemen worked with 4 right good will, and soon 4 change was noticed. The firemen had won—the fire was under control. It was nos however, antil shortly before pine o'clock that the ‘tall out” bell was sounded.

The morning was bitterly cold—the mer. cury inthe thermometer at the Medical Hall marking nine below zero. The hy- drant main at the Apothecaries Hall ccrner was frozen, and after the hose was affixed to the hydrant it had to be removed to the hydrant at the Londen House corner, from which two streams were soon playing on ihe tire.

During the progress of the fire, hot re- freshments were furnished the firemen by De. Dodd and by Mra. Pembroke, who Ives in the market building. The latter iso rendered much valuable assistance to the firemen by furnishing bot water to keep

he hydrants from freezing after the hose was attached. To these persons the tiremendesire to returntheir sincerethanks,

The interior of Chappelle's store was badly gutted, and his stock was all de- atroyed, That portion of the goods which was not burnt was so badly damaged by water as to be nexttouseless. Mr. Chappelle ostimates his loss at between $12,000 and $14,000. He has insurance for $7,000 (not $9,000 as stated by the Guardian) in com- panies represented by Mr, Brow.

Geo. Carter & Co's. store was also badly gutted. Most of the stock on the second and third floors was destroyed or badly damaged, aud the store on the main floor was flooded with water. Some of the goods on the shelves in the stove were saved and removed to the market building. The Messrs, Carter estimate their loss at $8,000; they are insured in companies represented by Mr. Brow for $4,5'.0,

The store of J. M. McLeod & Co., next to Carter’s, narrowly escaped. As it was, the goods on the second and third flours were considerably damaged by fire and smoke. Mr. McLeod is as yet unable to estimate the actual loss. He has insurance for $8,000—$4,000 with F. W. Hyndman and an equal amount with John McKachern. Che store is not open for business to-day on account of the damage.

The building is insured for $2,500 in the Guardian, represented by Carveil Bros.

More or less water got into the cellars and basements of the buildirgs in the neighborhood of the burnt district; but the damage sustained in each case is covered by insurance.

About eighteen inches of water got into W. A. Week & Co's. basement, damaging cottons, warps, hessiama, ete, to the ex- tent of $500. Beer Bros. loss is about $100. About 700 yards of hessian were destroyed. Three or fuur inches of water got into their cellar. There were about eighteen inches of waterin Beer & Goff's cellar, and some dried fruit was damaged. Geo. Carter & Co. intend duplicating all seeds destroyed or damaged as quickly as possible, and hope soon to open up in another store. he goods saved and re- moved to the market building were all more or less damaged.

Mr. Chappelle has secured temporary quar- ters for the sale of papers and periodicals at Jost’s corner.

One of the fireman, Joseph Hennessy, had his wrist badly cut during the fire, He was s‘anding on a lidder endeavoring to break the glass in one of tha windows on the top flat of Carter's sture, when his foot slipped and his hand caught in the broken glass"

The attendance of spectators at the fie was the smallest in the history of the province. A gvod many people who heard the bell thought it was too co.d to turn out, and many persons did not hear the alarm at all.

An investigation into the origin of the fire will be held in the City Courtroom to- morrow (Tuesday) evening, at eight o'clock. EE:

Y. M. C. A.—The ‘‘at home” in the as- sociation room to-night promises to ba a success, ard every yourg man who shall atrend is ensured an enjoyable time. The wusieal part of tha pregramme will include a violin solo from Prof. Vinnicombe, and other pleasant features. Brief and en:r- getic speeches will be made by Juilge Hensley, Dr. Taylor and Rev. J. A, Gor- don, representing the ministerial associa- tion, and President Fitzgerald. An ex- callent opportunity for a social chat, with ,

° i coffee and refreshments at the same time |

will be afforded to all. That the ‘*‘man- kind” of Charlottetown wil! turn out ino g@od numbers is beyond doulh

Suspicious Death.

AT BRIDGETOWN-—MR. CAMERON'S WIFE PUR- CHASED QUANTITIES OF MORPHINE RE- CENTLY.

The circumstances connected with the

mysterious death of Mr. D. A. D. Cam-

erun, of Bridgetown, N. S., are stated by the Bridgetown Monitor as follows : To his more intimate friends it has been a well: known fact that the deceased has not been in the best of health for a year or more, the

the trouble being what msy be termed a

partial softening of the brain, caused by

the too excessive use of quinine wine.

Shortly after his demise, however, un- savory rumors began to spread through the community, which were so tangible and convincing in substance, as to lead the authorities of the town to deem an investi- gation necessary, whereupon Dr. 8. C. Primrose, a coroner for the county, was in- structed to empannel a jury and hold an in- quest. This was put into eff.ct yesterday morning, the body in the meantime having been brought to the court house, where the examination cf witnesses took place.

From the evidence breught forth and submitted to the coroner's jury they almost unanimowtly recommended that, in the interests of the public and in justice to the wife of the deceased, it was necessary to request the corover to hold a post mortem examination. Accordirg’y, during the afternoon an autopsy was made by Drs. Freeman deBlvis and Primrose, Dr. Barnaby being present. The result of this investiga- tion we are. unable to plice befvre our readers, though we may stats that it is reported that nothing was discovered out- side. of the stomach which would prove cone usively the immediate cause of deatb.

His stomach and bowels have been taken” out, sealed up and will go forward to Halifax toeday, for chemical analysis His wife has purchesed large quantities of morphine lately.

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Burned at the Stake.

AWFUL TORTURES INFLICTED ON A FIEND NAMED SMITH — TORTURED WITH HOT IRONS —A SCENE OF UNEQUALLED BARBARITY. Paris, Texas, Feb. 1.—Hundreds of peo-

ple came to this city to await the arrival of the guard having in custody Henry Smith, and at noon to-day, when the Texas and Pacific train from the north arrived, it is estimated that the crowd surrounding the depot numbered nearly 20,000 people. Wien the train arrived a rush was made for the coach in which the negro- was confined. The deputy sheriffs and the guard of Paris ciuzens who accompanied the negro from Texarkana drew their revolvers and attempted to pre- vent the mob from taking their prisoner. The guard was quickly overpowered, how- ever, and a rope was thrown about Smith’s neck. He was dragged from the train and hurried tothe scene of his crime. All along the route he was pelted with missiles, struck by fists and otherwise maitreated. He was tied toa stake and after being sub- jected to every conceivable torture, he was cremated amid the howling of the mob. Ail the citizens of the tuwa and surrounding country, irrespective of class ur coler, tovk part in the lynching.

Words to describe the awful tor!ure in- flicted upon Smith cannct be found. The negro, for a long time after starting on the journey to Paris, did not realize his plight. At last when he was told he must die the most awful death by slow torture that human mind could conceive, he begged for protection. He was willing to be shot, and wanted Marshal Shanklin to do it. But he was told he would be burned to death. His agony was awful. He pleaded and writhed in bodily and mental pain in anticipation. Scarcely had the train reached Paris when his torture commenced. His clothes were

torn off piecemeal and scattered in the crowd, the people catching the shreds and putting them away as

mementoes. The child’s father, her brother and two uacles then gathered about tha negro as he lay fastened to the torture platform and thrust hot irons into his quivering flesh. Every groan from the fiend, every contortion of his body was cheered by the thickly packed crowd of 10,000 peopie. The mass of beings was six hundred yards in diameter,the scaffuld being the centre. Before burning the feet and legs the hot irons, plenty of fresh ones being at hand, were rolled up and lore Smith's stomach, back andarms. Thea the eyes were burned out and irons were thrust down Lis throat

The men of the Vance family h.vig wreaked vengeance, the crowd piled all kin is cf com-

bustiblo stuff around the se ff ii, pou ing oil on it and set it on fise. ‘Lie uw gro ro led and wriggled and tossed out of the mass only

to be pushed back by the people iesrest bia

He tossed out again and «us roj,e aud pulled back. Hundreds of peopte tu:ned awey, be!

ihe vast crowd still looked clmly on. evple

were there from every part of this section,

News of the burning was sent to every town and anvils boomed for the announcement.

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CHAMBERS COURT ST. JOHN, NO. 223, At the regular meeting of the above Court, held ac Souris, the following officers were installed by C. D. H.C. R., U. Mat- thew, Ecq., assisted by Bro. J. A, McCor- mack, S. M- :-—

C. R.—B. D. McEachern.

V.C. R.—Geo. W. Morrow.

C. P.—Angus McLesn, M. D.

R. S.—Edgon Stewart.

F, S.—James A. McCormack.

Treas.—R. Seaman.

S. W.—James McEachern.

J, W.— Alex. D. Steel.

S. B.—Matthew Brehaut.

J. B.-—Norbert Pierce.

The report of retiring officers shows the finances of the Court to be in a flourishing condition. Our roll shows a membership « f 35, with fair prospects of increasing the number during the ensuing term,

Gro. E. McFaruang, R. S.

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—We are having “an old-fashioned win- ter.” But some persons are already begin- ting to look without pleasure upon rapidly- declining coal-heaps,

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When in want of anything in the carpet line, visit our carpet department before pure chising. We are offering tapestry carpets from 24°; Brussels from 352. Large stock to

choose from, and no trouble to show goods, — James Paton & Co. feb6 3i hdbiendieagietiae-imnnipcania Hawker's Liver Pitts cure all stomach ills, They assist digestion, regulate bowels and fiver, tone the stomach and purify the blood. ,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Spxcrat Desparcues To THE EXAMINER.

A Wretched Woman,

Charged With Murdering Her Husband Attempts to Take Her Own Life.

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ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 6.

Mrs. Cameron, in jail here on a charge of poisoning her husband, attempted to take her life yesterday morning by cutting her throat.

Sensational Letters.

Rev. Mr. Stevens’ Feelings in the Pulpit.

His “ Qe-enie * is Another ~~ Mreen’s Wife.

Sr. Joun, Feb. 6.

Leonard Nase has issued’a statement to the press containing many extracts from the letters written by Rev. Mr. Stevens to Mrs, Nase. According to these extracts, the case against the Rev. gentleman is made out than ever the public had any idea of« In several of them Stevens calls Mrs. Nase his ‘Dear Queenie” and de- clares that while preaching his sermons on Sunday he felt he was preaching to her alone, and that he frequently felt like com- mencing his sermons “Dearly Beloved Queenie.” The letters are beyond ques- tion the most sensations] that have ever appeared in print in this Province.

DREADFUL FLOODS

Whole Towas Submerged.

Peovle and “Cattle Drowned.

BrisBane, Feb. 6.

Incessant rain has caused floods through- out Queensland. Part of this city is under water. Many houses are submerged to the second floor. The water is still rising and the towns of Bundaberg, Ipawick and Bundambo are threatened with total demolition. The inhabitants have deserted their houses. Ail domestic animals and hundreds of cattle are downed. A large loss-of human life is reported. Nothing definite can be ascertained as to the total number. Several miners were drowned,

THE SKATING RECORD. Fast Going On the Ice.

Minneapouis, Feb. 6. John 8. Johnson lowered five mile amateur skating record here on Saturday, making the distance in 1520 4-5. Donoghue’s recurd for the eame distance was 15.36} and Hagen 15.11 (professional )

Ottawa Notes.

Orrawa, Feb. 6.

A meeting of the Cabinet was held on Saturday. It is understood that no matter of geueral interest was considered.

Despite all sensational reports to the con- trary, there is absolutely nothing new con- —- the New Brunswick Governor- ship.

Lord Stanley received a cablegram on Satucday stating that his two sons, who went over a few weeks ago on the same steamer with Hon. C. H. Tupper, are seriously ill in London—one having typhoid fever, and the other meningitis.

The Government have dismissed J. J. Cosgrove, Deputy Inspector of Inland Reyeaue at Toronto, for conduct unbecom- iog au Oftivial in Her Majesty's service, Cusgrove's offence was signing an annex- ation man festo.

Weather Buileiin. Tc RonTO, Feb. 6. —10 a. m.

Wiads ehifting to easterly; fair to-day, followed by. some snow or rain; rising tem- perature.

For Oven Fiery Yzars Mrs. Winsloes Soothing Syrup has been used by millions of

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goods bought for cash and sold

Charlottetown, February 3, 1893.

PENNY READINGS,

ST, PETERS SCHOOLROOM, Tuesday Evening, Feb. 7th, 1893.

PROGRAMME. BFE, o vnhiescceneus Misses Moore aud Hyndman TE cio cetuicuanscmakeecutnue: Rev. T. H. Hunt Pe Is os idea sn dss tocobdbdbebecials Mr, Cotton Re TI, fan sinndisccncecetticesstias Rev. Thos. Lloyd Se i ven chances swede cedvekall Mr. Arnaud Ge NO Risi isis cnnecencedics Mr. Thos. Davies J, BORE -coscccccccvessoccces seveccccees Miss Moore EEL Sica ddisndi-nss aichnod Mr. Arthur Peters Pec tbnccsncisevupestcs cobcdests Mr. F. Davies Be ME nick evicinecetecien Miss Enid McLean Pe I rk sie sc neneeees Mr. W. ©, Harris Be NR a is shoaclensiessdcs Mrs. G. W. Hodgscn Be RB vice ovebacdidckbdadon Rev. F. E. J. Lioyd i a Rev. J. Simpson

15. Duet..,. .Rey. F. E. J. Lloyd and Miss Mcore

Deors open at 7.30 p, m, feb6

Admission, 15 c2orts,

is Reserved for McLEOD & CO.

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mothers for their children while cutting teeth. trelieves the little sufferer at once ; it pro- uces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes as ‘‘brigbt_as a button.” It is very pleasant to taste. —It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all , relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best-known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising from teething or other cavses. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for ‘* Mra. Winsloe’s Soothing Syrup,” and take no other kind. lyr

LECTURE.

Cee EAR, ee asst e ‘ceu. on A EVENING NEXT, the 9th inst.

Subject—*“ Canada and its Future,”

ustrated with views of the principal places and scenery in the Northwest.

In connection with the above Lecture, a Musi- cal and Literary Entertainment wil! be given by the members of the Benevolent Irish Society Debating Club, assisted by local talent. Dont fail to attend. The views alene will be well worth the price of admission.

Admission, 1) cents ; reserved seats, 15 cents, For sale at Reddin Bros’. Drug Store.

ea open at 7.30; Lecture at 8 o’elock.

Card of Thanks.

¥ wish to express our sincere thanks to the Fire Department of the city for their noble efforts to stay the fire of Sunday morning, and to the Salvage Corps for their assistance, under aifficulty and danger, in saving scme of

the | our

, GEORGE CARTER & CO. febg

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Charlottetown, Feb. 6, 1893.

Inland Steam Navigation Company.

E Annual General Meeting of the Shere-

of the Inland Steam Navigation pomeone will be held in the rooms in Queen's Buildings, King Strest, now occupied by the Harbor Light, on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd day of February, instamt, at 3 o'clock, p. m

L. C, OWEN, Secre'

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

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Parties furnishing should, before buying, see the stock shown by JAS. PATON & in the Carpet, Curtain, Table Cover, Ked ‘ick, Tabie Linen and. Quilt departments, . al)

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Rooms measured and Carpets made and liid by experienced workmen. FAMILY MOURNING —Inspection freely invited.

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J Five Thousand Dollars, Brick Store on Queen Street, fire of 30th December last. to you on the 4th inst.,

E. R. BROW, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT,

Office, Brown's Block, Chariottetown.

To F. H. ARVAUD, Esq,,

Charlottetown.

My proofs of loss were . and I thank their prompt payment of my claim.

J. B. MACDONALD. fF

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Charlottetown, January 18, 1893.

Leather Goods,

Charlottetown, February 6, 1893.

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BAZAAR COMPANY,

BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

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