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JULY i4, 1884. Public Works —_— } PHe | the |

Ir has, in former years, been EXAMINER'S pleasure to contrast dilatory-do-nothing policy pursued by the McKenzie Administratioa with the promptitude and vigor of the present Government. Under Sir Hector Lan vevin and Sir Charles Tupper the De partments of Public Works and Railways have, until this year, carried out, with satisfaction to reasonable men, the desires ot Parliament with respect to this Island Province. But this year it is not so. [nu April last,our representatives secured the passage of grants for the repair of Government piers throughout the Pro vince, and for the reerection of the Government Building in Charlotte town. The need of the piers and the building is felt by many persons every day in the week, and complaint is being made daily in town and country. }ut time passes. The spring is gone. ‘The summer is here. The autumo—when it isabsolutely necessary that the piers should be in good repair—will soon be upon us ; and so far as the public can see, the first step—the first move—has not yet been made towards their repair, vor are tenders yet out for the new Domin- fon Building. The Government can, of course, and we presume the Government intend to,have these works completed this season ; but the possibility of doing so will be over if Vigorous measures are not adopted without delay,

There is another work—not a govern ment—in which the public of the Isiand are greatly interested, and on which we regret that the progress is not more rapid. We refer to the Cape Tormen- tine Railway. During eleven long years we have been patiently waiting for the “continuous communication with the mainland and the interprovincial system of railways,” which is guaranteed under the terms of Confederation. In summer the means provided are adequate; but in winter there are, so far, no means. The Northern Light, as was seen from the beginning, has over and over again been proved quite unequal to the task. Our only hope lies ¥n the construction of the Cape ‘Traverse and Cape Tormentine Railroads. The Cape Traverse branch will, in all probability, be ready for the next fall and winter traflic; but unless greater speed be made, it seems likely that Cape Tormentine branch will not be ready,—and unless and until it is ready, the Cape Traverse branch, though built and equipped, will be almost useless.

it is to be regretted that a work such as the Cape Tormentine Railway,—a work of interprovincial importasce—a work with which the honor of the Goverment of Canada is bound up—was not either performed by the Government or by a Company, of undoubted financial strength, bound to have it com- pleted and open for traffic by a certain specified date. The road, if well managed, will undoubtedly pay well, and be an important feeder to the Inter- colonial Railway; for in addition to a large local traffic, it will have a large aud increasing through traffic from and to the Island; and the Dominion Parlia- ment and Government would have done well had they given the matter of its con- struction greater attention, It is safe to say that the Island has lost hundreds of thousands of dollars since we entered the Confederation on account of the delay in opening this route, and every year the terms of Union remain unfulfilled our bill of damages is increasing. If,therefore,the Government can bring any pressure to bear upon the Cape Tormentine Railway Company, we hope they will exert their influence in urging on the work, so that the railway may be ready for traffic this year.

Progress and Poverty.

Henry Georce has replied to the attack made by the Duke of Argyle on ‘Progress aud Poverty.” He carries the war into the noble Duke’s domains with more than his usual vigor. In the Man chester Century Mr. George says :—

“Take Scotland, of which the Duke is one of the large proprietors. What there are the results of this private property in land? That wild beasts have supplanted human beings; that glens which once sent forth their thousand fighting men are now tenanted by a couple of gamekeepers; that there is destitution and degradation that would shame savages; that little children are stunted for want of proper nourishment: that woman are compelled to do the work of animals; the young girls who ought to be fitting themselves for wifehood and mother- hood are chained to the machinery of fac- tories or prowling the streets; that while a few Scotamen have castles and palaces, more than a third of the Scottish families live in one room each, and more than two- thirds in not more than two rooms each; that thousands of acres are kept as play-grounds for strangers, while the masses have not enough of their native soil to grow a flower, and are shut out even from moor and mountain ; dare not take a trout from alock or a salmon from the sea. There the Duke may find countrymen of his, men and women, the equals in natural ability and in moral clarac er of any peer or peeress in the land, tilling the ground with the crockit spade, cutting grain with the sickle, threshing it with the flail, winnowing it by tossing it in- to the air, grinding it as their forefathers did a thousand years ago. He may see the smoke from the fire in the centre of the hut ascending as best it can through the thatch, that the precious heat, which cost 80 much labour to procure, may be econo-

mized to the utmost. Why, they told me of a little girl in this “coun

her bread, raised her eyes and clasped her hands and thanked our Father in Heaven for his bounty to her.’

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Advantages of the C. P. R.

Ix his new book Mr. Sanford Fleming shows the great advantages the Canadian Pacitic Railway will be to the empire as well as the Canada itself. He says:

‘Such language as this (a passage in a

President Grant) is a threat of no shght moment, and its record is a warning both so powerful and unmistake- able as not to allow it to pass without pro- viding against the contingency of its future execution. With a summer route by water via Port Arthur and a winter railway line through the United States to Winnipeg, encouragement would be offered to the

message of

United States government on _ the slightest provocation to repeat the language of General Grant and for congress to carry into effect.

Without a connection on the north shore of Lake Superior we should have possessed but a shadow of a line, which an hour’s declaration of unfriendliness would have nullified. Even in summer Canada would be practically cut in two, for the canal overcoming the rapids at Sault Ste. Marie, at the outlet of Lake Superior, is in ‘the State of Michigan. With the connection completed from Ottawa we are perfectly in- dependent of any diplomatic strain on our relations. Possibly the cost of our freedom from this risk may be some millions of dol- lars, but it is precisely the situation when cost cannot be counted.” Reception Social.

Tue friends of the Winsloe South Metho- dist Church (late Bible Christian) held a social for the purpose of wishing farewell to their esteemed pastor, Rev. J. M. Tredrea, who kas labored amongst them with much acceptance for the past three years, and also to five the incoming pastor, Rev. W. H. Spargo, a welcome to their midst.

At about six o'clock, p. m., the friends sat down to a bountifully spread table, which did great credit to the ladies who provided it; after which the chair was taken by Mr. John Holman, who gave a very nice address, including many words of encouragement to, and appreciation of, both the pastor and his esteemed wife. The following gentlemen took part in the pro- gramme: Mr. Isaac Essory’s speech was short and pithy. Mr. Charles Bryenton followed with a neat little speech, in which he showed the benefit of such social gather- ing, and the advantage of united effort and Christian liberality. Next Mr. James Essory gave a stirring speech, showing the need of younger members taking an active part in the business and work of the Church; and also the blessedness of Chris- tian charity and _ liberality. Next came Rev. W. H. Spargo, who gave an address, based on the necessity of sociability amongst pastor and people. 2. That con- tinued sympathy and prayer on the part of the people for the pastor, is an incentive to success, and spiritual prosperity. 3. The duty of the pastor, and the duty of the people to each other. Rev. J. M. Tredrea gave the closing speech in which he refered to the pleasant, profitable, and successful three years pastorate he had spent on the circuit, to crown a very enjoyable time. The friends presented Mrs. Tredrea with a purse of about $20 as a token of their high esteem and love in which she was held ; so ended one of the most interesting social gatherings I have had the pleasure of attending long while.

W. H. Sparco. —--+-+— —2 «- <m -o eo oe Supreme Court. SaTuRDAY, July 12.

In the case of James Leonard, convicted of assault, Mr. Fitzgerald, on behalf of the prisoner, muved fora rule for a new trial on ground that there was no legal proof of an assault having been committed by the prisoner. The case was argued, and Chief Justice Palmer and Mr, Justice Peters held there was no assault committed in the case, but Mr. Justice Heasley, on the contrary, held there was an assault. The defendant, under the judgment so given was discharg-

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Monpay, July 14

The Bank of P. E. Islaud vs. John Ings —The jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff of $6,602.83.

Benj. Rogers and another vs. Michael McElroy—This was an application made by the defendant, a person in Queen's County jail, for his discharge, on the ground that the affidavit was insufficient in point of law to warrant the issuing of a ca, sa. against him. Judgment was given }in Chambers, sustaining the order for his jarrest, which was appealed to the full | Bench, and on the hearing, the order of the Chief Justics in Chambers was unanim- ously sustained.

Cullen and another vs.. Mutch— Rule nisi for a new trial, returnable in Michael- mas term.

Pickard vs, James Yeo—This suit was re- ferred to arbitration, Mr. Morson being the arbitrator.

McFarlane and another vs. Michael Me- Kinnon—A rule nisi granted for a new trial, returnable next term.

Chapman vs. McDonald—Rule nisi to set aside nonsuit and for a new trial return- able next term.

The court appointed Mr. Geo. Tweedy and MrJames Hayden, Halfway House,Com- missioners for taking affidavits in the Supreme Court.

The Court ordered that all jury trials, not disposed of at the present term, do stand over till next January.

The Court then adjourned until the 1st of August, to hear a motion for a new trial in the Bank of P. E. Island vs. John Ings.

Our Advertisers.

Stephen R. McLean informs all inter- ested that a Tea Party will be held at Souris on the 30th inst.

J. B. McDonald will clear off his stock of Summer Goods at greatly reduced prices during July and August.

Arthur Newbery announces that a Pro- menade Concert and Strawberry Festival | will be held in the Drill Shed on the = inst.

Benj. DesBrisay directs the attention of | all concerned to the Auction Sale of Valu- | able Property on Monday next, at 12) o'clock.

W. A. Weeks gives notice that the An-| nual Picnic of the Methodist Sabbath Schools will be held on the 16th inst., at

barefooted, ragged hungry, who, aid they gave

West River. i‘

LETTERS T0 THE EDITOR,

Music.

Dear Sir,—Some time ago, through the columns of your paper, Mr. Earle informed the public that he would, during the coming winter, render ‘‘Esther, The Beautiful (Jueen’’—a cantata written, as everyone knows, by L. O. Emerson. I was, there: fore, greatly surprised a few evenings ago to see proclaimed to the public by ‘‘ Visitor” that the compositions of ‘‘Emereon and such like’ are trash. The writer, instead of complimenting Mr. Earle which he seems to have intended, has done him a great in- jury, and I think owes Mr, Earle an apology for having, in such strong terms, condemned a piece of Music he has spent so much time and pains over in order to produce it in our city. Those who think **the Professor,” himself, wrote (or inspired) the letter referred to for the purpose of casting a slur on a gentleman now residing in our city, will see by this that they are, of course, mistaken, as Mr. Samuel Nose- worthy Earle is too much of a gentleman to write such ridiculous nonsense, and not 80 foolish as to condemn a piece of music he has already shown his appreciation of by selecting for the grand musical event of the coming season. Yours truly,

What the People Say.

That ‘‘Poverty is no disgrace,” but its mighty inconvenient.

That if our Councillor's dwellings were white-washed-green the contrast between occupant and dwelling would not be so great.

That on account of our sewerage system not being complete, it is strange our City Fathers do not obj-ct to the superfluity of water we've been having for the past few days.

That those who feel interested in the ap- pearance of our Square should patronize the strawberry festival.

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Athlete Lafflin Nonplussed.

MISS "HURST, THE MUSCULAR WOMAN TOSSES HIM ABOUT LIKE A CHILD.

(From the New York World.)

An interesting spectacle was presented last night at Wallack’s Theatre, where a large and fashionable audience was assem- bled, with all the regular first-nighters m their seats, to see a young inexperienced and somewhat gawkish country girl, without skill and without art, exhibit a phenomenal force of which nobody could give any ex- planation. People who have read ‘‘Reich- enbach’s Dynamics of Psychology,” pub- lished in Germany many years ago, will have recognized in Miss Lulu Hurst what that Germam scientist called odic force. The mysterious energy which enables her to perform feats of apparent strength entirely without the exercise of the volition or of the muscles, is not new to science, but it has seldom been’ exhibited so naively as at this entertainment.

At 8.30 the curtain rose, and the young lady discovered seated on the stage, with her mother and her agent. The latter, a young man of rather dapper appearance, came to the footlights and made an incom- prehensible speech, about mysterious and inexplicable things in general. Nobody comprehended what he was talking about. He then called for gentlemen from the audience, and there immediately responded a number of gentlemen conspicuous for their size and muscular development. Among them were James Lafflin, the noted athlete; S.ephen Masset, the well-known comique; Major J. B. Pond, and at least fifteen other curious sinewy and active men. The first experiment was with an umbrella. No one in the group was able to control it when Miss Hurst touched it. That was plain enough, and after three or four umbrellas had been destroyed they gave it up. Similar experiments were made with a heavy cane and a billiard cue. Mr. Lafflin endeavored to hold both the cane and the cue, but Miss Hurst did what she pleased with it by merely placing her hand upon it. The audience langhed and applauded, the athlete struggled and strain. ed and the girl only giggled placidly. It was no use, and at the end of the struggle he was panting and she was calm. The same experiment was made with a chair. No one coald hold it, and when six men endeavored to put it down on the ground, they exerted ail their force, fell over each other, got red in the face and were defied by the simpering and still imperturable girl.

At the end of the contest her pulse showed no excitement and her respiration was innocent of muscular exertion. Alto- gether the exhibition, although clumsily managed, was a curious and interesting one. The audience was in the best of spirits throughout, but like all popular audiences disposed to overlook or to guy the occult side of the entertainment, and get all the amusement it could out of it. Several of the gentlemen who were on the platform stated that they were wholly mys- tified, and when the exhibition ended there were groups all along Broadway discussing what they called the trick and the phenom- enon. Mr. Lafilin contended, after it was all over, that it wus muscular power, and that Miss Hurst was the strongest woman he had ever met, all of which was rather rough on the athlete.

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FOR SALE.

fYF\HE Subscriber offers for sale all those beautifol gronnds adjoining the Hon Judge Youngs property,comprising Town Lots Nos. 26 and 7i.in 5th 100, Charlotte- town, heving a front on Fi‘zroy Street of 84 feet, and a depth through to Euston Street of 320 feet, with a front thercon of 84 feet.

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A Building Lot. 75 feet square, on Orlebar Sticet, near Euston Street.

BENJ. DESBRISAY.

Ch’town, May 17.

N, B.—-The above-mentioned property (if not previously disposed of) will be offered at Auction, on Monday, the 2lst day of July, instant, at 12 o'clock,

Dated 5th July, 1*84.

BENS. DESBBISAY. July 14, 1894.

THE DAILY HXAMIN LF, JU 1 me it,

SUMMER GOODS,

very cheap. lowest prices.

and cheapest in the city.

Oh’town, July 14, 1884.—2aw wkly,

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REDUCED PRICES.

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J. B. MACDONALD

ILL, during the remaining part of July and August, sell off all Summer Goods, at greatly reduced prices to clear : Ladies’ Straw Hats, Sunshades, and Light Dress Material,

A large stock cf Cotton Warps, different makes, at the

My Readymade Clothing takes the lead for being the best

J. B. MACDONALD,

Queen Street,

Black Velveteens.

Ch'town, July 9, 1884—2aw

HAVE BEEN

W. & A. BROWN

DURING THE LAST TEN DAYS:

Assorted Corsets, from 70c. to $2.68, Hoop Skirts and Dress Improvers, Cream and White Laces,

Unbleached Table Linens,

Towels and Towellings.

White Shirts. Collars and Cuffs. White and Grey Cottons.

Black French Merinoes.

Colored French Merinoes.

Colored and Black Nun’s Veilings. Wa erproof Capes, from $1 62 to $7.20. Grey and Colored Flannets,

Ch’town, July 9, 1884.—dy wkly

Beer & Coff’s for Extra

WHOLESALE.

BEER & GOFFS FOR PRIME TEA,

JULY, 188+.

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THE FOLLOWING

New Goods | e July 12. Be C 0 BS

OPENED BY

Grey Shirts and Drawers. Men’s Rubber Coats,

W.& A. BROWN & CO.

‘THA.

Extra, Prime, Cheap, Strong, Nice, Al, Splendid.

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RETAIL.

BEER & GOFF°S FOR CHEAP TEA, WARRANTED.

BEER & GOFFS FOR NICE

5 POUND TINS,

BEER & GOFFS FOR Al TEA,

HALF-CHESTS.

BEER & GOFF’S FOR SPLENDID TE,

ANY QUANTIIY.

WEHIOTDHSALE & RETAIL.

TEA,

P Re er aie eee inti ia i a eile a

Ch’town, June 13, 1884.—eod wkly

Sign of the Big Hat

Se ae real

CLOTHING SALE!

DURING JUNE.

5605 ee

I. Hi. PROW SE

Will give wonderful bargains in

READYMADE CLOTHING

Just look at his prices:

TWEED SUITS, FROM $4,75 UP, TWEED SUITS (ALL WOOL), FROM $7.50, ALL WOOL WORSTED, $8.25.

If low prices will sell the Goods, he is bound io sell.

Men’s felt Hats, in Great Varieiy, Very Low.

L. E. PROWSE,

574 Queen Street.

1 PROMENIDE CONCERT

Strawberry festival,

wil] be held in the

DRILL SHED,

and adjoining grounds, on

Fiiday, the 18th July, 1884,

Proceeds towards defraying expenses of improvements on (ueen Square,

The ORCHESTRAL CLUB and BRAsg BAND will perform on the occasion,

In addition to Strawberries and Cream Hot Tea, Coffee, Lemonade, etc , will be pro. curable.

The following ladies have kindly consenteg to take charge of the tables and otherwise assist :—

Mrs A A Micdnald, President, Burke, Mrs Machinlay, Mre J Brecken, “iss M« Leod, Mrs J McL Brown, Miss G McNeill, Mrs Donald Beales, Mrs J Mason, Mrs J D Blake, Mrs P Murray, Mrs Wm Blake, Mrs M Murray, Mrs Adam Cameron, Miss May. Mrs Ce pt

Carev, Miss Newbery, Mre

Crabb, Mrs Wm Newbery, Miss Conno#y, Mrs Owen Palmer, Mrs

Davis, Mrs J 3 Pimyr,Mrk Dawson, The Misses Neueviu, di.cg LOT Holl. Mrs H Sullivan, Mrs WW Handrahap, Mrs Weeks, Mrs Robert Longworth, Miss

assisted by a number of other lady friends,

Doors open At 5.30 p. m.; to close at eleven Admission, '0 cents.

ARTHUR NEWBERY, Sec’y Queen Square Com,

TEA PARTY

SOURIS,

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Wednesday, the 30th July,

In aid of the Catholie Convent at that place.

RRANGEMENTS will be made with the £\% Railroad for special trains, at very low rates, of which due notice will be given.

The Committee are confident of making this the Tea of the season ; all they want is the usual patronage, and they will guarantee a good day’s enjoyment.

The usual amusements will be provided.

STEPHEN R. McLEAN, Secretary, Souris, July 12-2aw wy t! 30

SABBATH SCHOOL

PICNIC!

HE Methodist Sabbath School will hold their Annual Picnic on beautiful grounds near

Tea, farguharscy’s Whit, West River,

—{) Nu. WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 ' ' Steamer Southport will leay Bb terry Wharf

at ten a. m., with children and Teachers, and at 1.30 p.m. with visitors. Returnivg, will leave West Kiver at4 p. m. with children, and 6.30 p. m. with visitors. Refreshments, Strawberries and Cream, etc., will be supplied, tirst-class, to visitors on the grounds by Mr. W. F. Carter. Children of Schools, free; Visitors, 25 cents each. Tickets at boat. Norg.—-Should the weather be stormy, the Picnic will be held the following day (Thurs- day) under same arrangements as above.

By order.

W. A, WEEKS, Se cy of Com,

July 19, 1884—3i

BLACKSMITH’S COAL,

LBION MINES SLACK COAL can be supplied freely, and with dispatch, for about one month, Orders given by G. W. DeBLOIS, Agent

35 Water Street,

July 10—tf

MEUSEICAL.

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D L. HEARTZ, who lately returned from e the * New England Conservatory of Music,’ Boston, will be pleased to see any person desirous of studying Voice Culture Piano or Organ.

Residence—Ujper Queen Street

July 10—6i

HOUSE TO LET.

\HE Subscriber offers to let a most desir-

able two-story House, on Fitzroy Street nearly opposite the residence of William Brown, Esq. It contains twelve rooms, be- sides kitchen, and has been papered anew and painted ingide and outside this summer, There is also a Stable, Coach-house and Garden attached.

DUNALD FERGUSON. July 7, 1884.

TENDERS WANTED,

EALED TENDERS wili be received by the undersigned, till the 19th July, inst., for shingling the roof, painting it and the walls of the Presbyterian Church on St, Peter’s Road, and for painting the pews and wood-work inside, and white-washing the inside wajls, also for painting the Vanse

adjoining,

Any one tendering will reguire to examine the place to kuow the work required.

H.M. McLEOD,

0. 2. Chair’ of Trustees. July 5, 1884—2i wkly 2i