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JANUARY 18, 1898.

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A SECOND PORK PACKING HOUSE.

Soms enterprising fermers st the west are agitating tor the erection of a second this Province. This might be a good idea if it were pro~ posed by wes of capital who have been engaged in the pork packing business. If there be any gentlemen in Summerside who have the pluck to follow Mr. Ratten- bury’s example, give the money thata packing house will cost, and the money to carry on such a businers, and the ability and time and pereonal care which sich a business involves, we wish them success. We like to encourage enterprise,—though we cannot help thinking that it would be out

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prudent, in this case, to wait until supply of pigs ie too grettto be disposed of 'n one packing house, and antil it is seen whether or not Mr. R:ttenbury can make any money out of it. A good many | gentlemen io this Province, and eisewhere, | have bitterly regretted entering into com- petition with experienced and capable men

ia @ field of operations which was already Covered. tegret might, -por sibly, follow competition in the big business of pork- packing ic little Prince Edward island. As for ‘ae prices of pig+,—they are regu- lated by the prices of pork in England and Chicago; and so longas our farmers obtain a& much as there of Ontario are paid—as they did last fall—they have no good cauze to complain. It must be ad- mitted,too, that Mr. Raitenbury acted honorably in carrying out his con‘racts | and paying five cents pe: pound, live weight, after the price in Ontario hac fallen to four and a balf cents. The ides | of our farmers entering into a combine to

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carry on the pork packing business, under existing circumstances, seems to be too ridiculous for sevious consideration. Farm- ers always «tand to lose when they go iuto | a business of which they kaow nothing: They would stand to be fleeced right and left if they combined to carry on a buai- ness of such proporticns aod extent as that of pork-packing. A pretty penny would, in the first place, have to be taken out of | their Saviegs Banks as capital to be invest-. | ed; then there would be buildings, plant

and machinery to provide, together with

skilled superintendence. There are also = markets”~—s to be exp.oited in Ci nada ard throughout the |

mother country, and the keenest men in | busineas to compete against. Considerable practical ability and experience and a strong | personal iaterest on the part of the man- ager of such a concern would be needed to |

ensure against heavy losses in the conduct | of a pork packing establishment. course, the profits might be large,—and | the maneger might wake away with thew. | What, afer all, would the profit ofa pork packing establishment amount to / when divided among several thousands of | farmers? A profit of say quarter of a cent, | oreven'an eighth of a cent per Ib. on a fall's | product of say 100,690 hogs, would be a | big thing for Mr. Rattenbury ; but divided

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by @ thousand or two thousand, the amount obtained by each farmer would hardly be worth the risk of hia money. It will readily be seen that one ran who uaders | stands the business aud manages it himself | for his own benefit and profit has greatly | the advantage of a large number of farm- ers—however intelligent and however) aucceasfal when working within their legitimate lioes—who know nothing | about the distinctive busiaess of pork

packing and who would be entirely at the |

merey ofa hired skilled manager, neces- |

sarily & strang-r, and perhaps a diss | honest man. It is hoped that the Local Government will help the farmers in the establishment of the proposed enterprise. They might,—though the fsct that the Local Goverument are already over heal sad ears in debt readers their help urlikeiv. They might, if they could, assist in the establishment of the pork packing busi

ness in thie Province,—if it were not

already established! Beirg established by Mr. Rattenbury, who with highly commendable enterprise has invested and

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bim of bis legitimate prot:ts. The example of the Dominion Government in respect to the dairy industry cannot be quoted in this regard, because the co ditions surrousd- tog the two enterprises are wholly d.tler- ent. If it were shown that Mr. Rattenbury had attempted to make an illegitimate profi’, bad taken advantage of the farme:s to compel them to accept prices lower than those prevailing in the outside mar- kets,—there might be some excuse for the

isterfereace of the Government of tie Province with the business of a private But the fact is that while Plys

¢ selling in Ontario at four and o Lal¢

cents, live weight, Mr. Rattenbury was paying five cents, live weight, here, and while pork was selling by the carcass in Charlottetown at 44 cents per Ib., Mr. Rattenbury was buying live pigs, bristles aod all,atthe same price. It cannot, therefore, be said that he has ao far tried to make an illegitimate profit out of the farmers ; and consequently the Government have no excuse, even if they possess the means of doing #0, to interfere with the bueiness which he has established.

We do not think it wise, as a rule, or prudent on the pert of farmers, to enter into big enterprises outside the line of their own noble profession. The tillage of the aoil so that it will produce the best crops, the breeding of stock to produce the most and best milk and beef and mutton aod pork, etc., the manufacture of butter and cheese of the best quality,— al] these things (fairly within the realm

| of agriculture) are sufficient to engross

fully the attention of our farmers and to render them prosperous and happy. By embarking in other enterprises, especia!ly large enterprises, they are very apt to slight their own work and to erter upon au uoknows sea of troubles. After all, when a farmer obtains $10 for a six months old pig—$100 for a litter of ten or

| $80 for a litter of eight—as many farmers

did last fall~he hasnt much cause to make a fuss andcall in the aid of the Government,—has he? But if our farmers at the west are bent upon going into a manutacturing business we suggest that they put up their money for the purpose of establishing a factory for agricultural machinery and carriages. There is room here for the exercise of enterprise in tliat direction, and the town council or the

| Provincial Goverament, or both, might

properly aid them in the establishment of the business upon a safe basis.

—The weakest thing that we have seen in the Patriot fcr along time is its ats tidicile Tue Examiner’s pro- yosal thit the civic method of book- keeping be adopted by the Provincial Government, because Tue Examiner bas fouod a deficit where no deficit should be. The fact that a misappropriation of funds or misstatement of figares is easily dis- covered under the civic system is one of its advantages aud @ strong reason why it thould be adopted by the Provincial Goy- ernment,

Centuries ago, People used to fear what they called the plague. “Black death”

| Was the mort terrible thing in the world to

them. They feared it as people now fear the Cholera and Yellow Fever. And yet there is a thing that causes more misery and more deaths than any ofthese. It is thutMine-tenths of all the sickness in the world is traceable to it. It ismerely that simple, common thing, constipation. It makes people listieas, causes dizziness, headaches, loss of apne-

| tit.e loss of sleep, foul breath, and distress

The little belp needful is jurnished by Dr. Pierce's pleasant Pellets. One piil is a gentle laxative and two mild cathartic. ‘(*nce used, always in favcr.

| If you are careless enough to let wn un-

scrupulous druggist sell you something on which be makes more money, tt is your own fault if youdo not get well. Be sure aad get Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets.

Seni 31 cents in one-cent stamps to

| World’s Dispensary Medical Association,

Buffalo, N. Y., and. receive Dr. Pierce’s 1008 page “Common Sense Medical Ad- viser,” profueely illustratad.

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Miss Lucy Lefurgey, graduate of the Emerson College of Uratory, is at home to a limited pumber of pupils in physical culture and oratory. For particulars € iquire at her residence, Mra. L. J. Sent- n r’s, Weymouth St. 13 4w eod

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Wonderful—Not a siack day ia our tailor shop yet. All eur hands working. We want ‘ sto keep up with our work. -MeK sy Wooien Co., High Class Tailors. :

ST. JAMES CHURCH.

The annual meeting of St. James Chure’, held in the Schoolroom iavt even- ing, was One of the most succeseful in the history of the congregation.

The Trustees report showed that the ordinary Sabbath collections had reached the sum of $2635.80, —the largest amount raised in this way since 1890. Owing to the condition of the spire and the extra cost incurred by giving it two coate of paint, the cost of thelouteide repairs of the eburch edifice exceeded the estimate by $156. This unforeseen expenditure left a balance due the Treasurer of $80.42 Che total amount raised by the congre- gation during the year was as follows:— Sabbath Collections. ..............-$2631.80

Special for Repairs of Church... 506.50) Special for Front and Clock........ 9450 Ladies, Aid Society .......s0-serseseee 460.00 Young Men’s Liverary Ass... 209.35 Sabbath School... .....-..... 269.61 Mission Schemes of the Church.. 1155.56 Religious & Benevolent Purpoges. 600.00 $5927.12

The Congregation and its esteemed pas- tor, Rev. Mr. Fullerton, are to be con- gratulated on this very bandsowe showing.

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DON’T TELL ANYBODY,

If no ove should tell you about it, yon would hardly know there was codliver oil in Seutt’s Emulsion; the taste is 80 nicely dovered. Children like it, ani the parents con’t object.

The current number of Harper’s Bazaar contains the first instalment of new story by William Black, entitled “Wild Eelin; Her escapes, Adventures, and Bitter Sorrow,” It is said to haveall the ehar- acteristics which have made this author’s novele, welcome to so many readers. The ecene is laid in Scotland, and the opening chapters relate the incident of a blind old Scotchman returning from Canada to the home of bis earlier manbood. He arrives there on the Sabbath day, boping to enjoy again the well-remembered Sabbath calm of the spot: but finds the maneion tenant~ ed by the young 'ord who has married a variety actress, aod is engag ng in a wild debauchb with his visitors. The story be- gins to move from the start. the locatity is briefly but unmistakably represeuted, and the characters seize hold of one as real men aod women,

See rue greatest hockey match ever payed in Charlottetown Wednesday.

Royal makes the food pure, wielesome and delicious. .

ie Sale Continued

Till the 22nd

Discounts will be continued till the 22nd.

Dress Goods, Furs, Millinery, Jackets, Corsets; Underwear, Flowers, Feathers, all wool goods.

BLACK AND COLORED DRESS GOODS.

1000 remants of Dress Goods, Prints and other staple goods, 25 misses Grey Persian Lamb Caps, $3:00, 3.25, and 3,50 quality, Yours for $2.25 if you are quick.

James Paton & Co.

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St James’ Church.

Grand Musical and Literary Fniertainment

In Saint. James’ Hall,

Absolutely Pure

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Authoriz:d AGENT FOR P. EF. ISLAND

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Clearing The Deolgs

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The New Year has brought us ne ris ced a great deal of money in the venture, | arate departments have made eg it would be outrageous for the Govern. | feet, to far excell in ’98 the brillia meéeutto stepin and attempt ic derrive |

of ambition has been are unmistakable signs

decks must be cleared for ac be replaced with others must be made for the new

kindled anew; al] over the store there ns of extreme activity, Great preparations are und

‘Shortly, others that will take months to perfect

tlon—present stocks are

now being manufactured, room goods. prices to that goods will march out quickly plum while they are to be bad.

Mark Wright & Go. Ltd

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W inspiration, our sep- at resolutions, all to one ef:) nt record of 97, The light

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soon to

We have a way of fixing _Dor’t miss the

1} + . ‘Tuesday Evening, 13th mst ace | 1. Inst. Duet—Spanische Tanfe and Bo'ero—op. !2, No. 5...Moezkowski M'ss Russel] and Mr. Earl. 2. Voeal Solo—The Pardon Came

Sweet Morn Awaiing.... .........Smart The Misses Earle and Messrs Moore and Davieon. . Piano Solo—Grand fFantaise (On the Alps)—op. 65..............0-6 Ryder Miss McMillan. Be ORRIN indicate éccntecks stent oes Mr. F. W. L. Moore.

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9. Vocal Solo— lassical Ballad, “ceart of my Heart,”.....-..ssse00. Vey Miss Sarah T'rainor. ; 10. Song— Just Behind the Times....... ~ , Mr. Geo. K-yers. 11. Cornet Solo— Selections from ee NE cnet: eaters Verdi

Mr. E. Earle. 12. Violin Solo—Romance.... Wilkinson Mr. Vinnicombe. 13. Vocal Solo—The Red Scarf. . Bonheur Mr. J. B. Dawson. 14. Reading....... acchnbenieeigcien ts ieeielaand ius Miss Luey Lefurgev. 15. Vocal Solo—My Mother’a Kiva was Sweetest of Them all. .St George Mr. G. H. Moore, 15. Vincent Novelio’s arrangement of O, Come all ye Faithful, (bv request) Tue Misses Earle and Messrs Moore and Davison GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Doors open at 7.80. Concert at 8 o'cloc*. Admission 20c.

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Outfit at Lacombe

We know what you want, Sleeping Bags, Pack Bigs, Pack Saddles, Harness, Biaubets, (lo bing, Footwear, Evaporated Vegetables, Provisions, ete.

Write as tor iaformativa Onroute and supplies,

M. J. MwLEOD, Lacombe, Alberta.

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PO Fe ieiiitcee decison Paul Dresser | Mr. Charles Bell. FSR. thik candied i a secensanal thetin . Mr. Harrison Carvell. 4 Vocal Solo—Gates of the West........ jidinslbn bd dibs dlal ectnaadsn moamenide Adams Miss Tillie Brown. SIN oo iin dak censntense cesioneds Schmidt Mr. Vinnicombe 6. Vocal Quartette— Lady Rise,

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California Prunes

We have a very fine assortment cf California Stewing Prunes on hand. They are much nicer than the ‘Turkish Prunes, being larger and flavored.

Cape Cod Cranberries

We have several bbls. of chuice Cran- berries in stock. On account of the scarcity .of apples this pear, we are selling quite a lot of Cranberries for pies, sauces, etc.

BEER & GOFF MISS LEFURGEY

(Graduate of the Emerson College of Oratory, Boston),

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- $326 i w**' O4084 . 667

Will be at home toa limited number of pupils in physical culture and oratory.

Apply to Miss Lefurgey at W. Sentnez’s, Weymouth Street.

janl4—135 BUTTER TUES.

stock — Indian New and well

1,500 in m inufacture, made.

CarveL Bros. Ch’town, Jan6—2aw2w.

Notice To Contractors.

Sealed Tenders will be received by he undersigned up to the 26th iost., for the erection of a Church at North Milton, Lot 32, according to pians and epe :ifica- tious to be seen ut the office of Alexander Horne Esq , Charlottetown.

All tenders must be accom pained with cod and sufficient security, for the faith - fu! performance of the work.

Tenders to be marked “Tender for Church.’”

The Committee does uot bind them- tecmselves to accept the lewest or any teu er,

JOHN R. HOOPER, Chairman. A. W. HOLROYD,

Sec’ty of Committee.

Nor h Milton, Jan 5 1898.

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The Annval Meeting of the Hillsbor> D’.iry ng Company, will be held in Mount H rb rt Hall, on ¥ ednesday, the 19th Pist.,ct 1 o’clegk, p. m.

EWEN MacEACBERN, Pres. ALBERT MUTEH,. See-Treas.

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Launched on the Sea of Uncertainty.

Our accounts for 1897 are out. Yours may not be among the un- certain ones. Likely not,

We Don’t Want

To Be In

The Dry Dock, You pa7us, We pay others. If you can’t pay ail et once, pay some, If you can’t nay any at #litell us. Come and see us any way. Yours with a large stock of lum- ber,

TeLeraoxe 18}

JAMES BARRETT,

Connolly’s Wharf.

NOTICE JS HEREBY GIVEN tha en application will be made to the Parlia- ment of Canada at its next session upon behalf of The Macufacturer’s Guarantee and Accident Insurance Company, for an Act to change the hame of the said Comp any to“The Guarantee and Accident In- surance Company of Canada,” or sucn Other name as the Parliament of Canada will permit, and the Directors may ap- prove of, and to ratify and confirm the By-law passed by the said Company pro- viding for the issue of Preference Shares in the said Company.

Beatty, Biacksrock, Nessirr, Cuapwick & Rippe.t,

Solicitors for the Applicants, Dated at Toronto, 4th November, 1827

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