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THE DAILY EXAMINER

JULY 13, 1898,

REV.M. J. M’MILLAN.

Tue forces fer good in

this Province have lost another strong worker in the J. McMillan, passed away at St. Teresa yesterday after- noon, atter a long and tedious illness, of cancer of the liver.

person ofthe Rev. M. ~ho

Sincerity and earnest- ness were the characteristics of Father Mc« M.llan’s ministry ae a priest and a citizen. There wae not a more sincere Christian Prince Ejward Island or one who more earnestly strove to promote the spiritual concerns of hia church, ur the

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tem poral happinees and prosperity of his parishioners aii the people of the Province at large. A-a citizen he took a deep interest in agriculture,of which his knowledge was practical and his ideas advanced and sound. It 19 needle-s Father Me- M.llao was loved by hie parishoners of St. the Church. He was ordained at the same time

to say that T-resa as well as by his brethern in as Bishop McDonald,twenty~five years ago»

anil A large-hearted, good man has passed away

was about fifty-five vears of age.

in the midst of his yeare.

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MR, PIELDING'’S SURPLUS.

Tue Liberale are making a great cackle

over their first surplus. Mr. Fielding is depctet by the Globe as a proud papa joi newsboro infant and

looking with supreme contempt upon Mr.

rejoicing over the Fuster, who was not, in recent years, in getting surpluses. The Literals seem to forget that if they have a surplus, if bascome by means of the old N. P., which they used to deride as one of “high taxation.” Indeed taxes have, upon the whole, been increased rather than de-

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creased , and prices are, as everyone knows higber than they were in may past years. The burden of taxation is higher than ever ; and the siz: of the surplus, even if it be a million dollars, dees not at all com- pare with those of the Conservatives at the close of years in which trade was brisk, as it was last year. In pointof fact, with less revenue, the Conservatives had very much larger For instance, in 1888 9the revenue was $33,782,870 and the surplus was $1,865,036. The next year, with a revenue of $39,879,725, the Conservatives bad a surplus of $3,883,893 last yearthe revenue amounted it ia said to close upon $19,090,000. Yet the utmos, amount of the surplus claimed ie $1,000,. 000; and the chances are that the accounts of the year are allioand paid, it will be found very much . If the Con- eervatives had been in cffice last year and had kept up the rate of expenditure main- tained by them during the last six or seven years of their administration, they wou'd have had a surplus of close upon $3,00°,« 060,—instead of $1,090,000. Itisto be remembered that, after deducting all deficits, and despite the hard times of the with a reduction of taxation, Mr. Foster bad aclear net surplus

surpluses !

when

later vears, together

covering the period during which he was

Finance Minister, of about $3,000,000. So ;

that all this M r. Fieldir oa

million amounts to nothing, and the point , I

gush about

of the Globe's cartoon is beside the mark.

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DEBT OF CANADA.

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A financial statement

the Canada

Gazette, iseued on Saturday last, shows

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that the net debt of Canada on tie 30th of ,

June was $'57,6'3,907, as against $250,- 425,310 when the Liberals took office two So there has, in two

years ago. Libera]

veare, been an addition to the net debt of Canada of $7,188,597 ! The gross debt is now $336,731,047. made up asfollows : Payable in Eogland ...........€227,858,836 Payable in Canada, .... 9,123,810 Bank circulation, redemption GOOG. excess

1,884,: 62

Be IO: WONNE 4. ok oo osc wes 22,065,084 Savings banke..... 48,577,071 | ee yn 8,317,957 Province accounts..... 16,406,443 Mix Se cabdeniscedeu. bee os 2 436 48060

Total gross debt. ............$536,731,047 The assets are as follows: ... $40,178,646

Sinking funds..........

Oiher invert ments............... 6,371,527 Provioce occounts...... , ...0.. 10,603,219 | ER ERS Ey aa 21,963,754

TNE CN Rdss ccccicdekericbecs: $79,117,140

In the year that is past the addition to the debt was about $4,000,000 ; for the amount account about $f 006,000 and the surplus is ertimat- ed at $1,000,000. An addition to the debt of $4,005,000 means at 2 7-8 per cent. a further charge of $115,000 per annum

spent on capiral was

for interest slone, without allowing fora sinking fund. So much for the Liberal Government which is pledged to keep down the debt of Canada.

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—The Mailand Empire remarks that

if Cervera’s gunners had been looking on

the wine when it was red no wonder that they could not shoot straight.

THE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN, JULY 13, 1898

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One of the “gentlemen electors” for whom Sir Louis Davies has such a pro~ fouud reepect—about election times—aske to to our

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minister the following questions:

prepound

“Would Sir Louis deign to voucheafe

an explanation to the people in tnie Province who were misled during the | just local election by the railway survey which was tben in progress with such a flourish of trumpets? Would he not gay whether the survey aod location of the road are to be finished this year? Or, are be and his party to remain branded aa ar- rant deceivere of the electors of Belfast aod Murray Horbor? Surely the pre- tensions of Sir Louis to straighttorward honesty wre not to be sorudely dashed to the ground ?”

Our correspondent will regret to learn that Sir Louis is juct now absent in Cape Breton. His questions are, however, such as everyone is asking; and perhaps Sir Lov ie will upon bis return avail him- self of the capital opportunity afforded by these questions to set himeelf right before the electors. We need not say that the space and circulation of Tue EXaMINer i disposal for this

will be placed at his

purpose.

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NOTES AND COMMENTS.

— $48,000,000 in the estimates; but not a dollar for the Belfast aod Marray Harbor Railway !

—It appears that La Burgegoe, when struck, wastar outof tbe usu! course of vessels on the way from New York to

Europe. She was oo the Northern route, usually followed by vessele coming to America.

—The services of Colove] Robert Warbur-

ton,whoconducted the concluding negotia- tious with the Afridis, writes the Pivoeer, are not to highly rewarded with a K CIE, especially when we remember thac the officer whois mainly responsible tor the loss of the Khyber forts 13 in the happy possessor ofa KOS 1. Was it the pur- pose of the Guveroment in bestowing ou Colonei Warburton the knighthood or the inferior order to differentiate between the services performed by the man who lost and the man who restored the Kiyber, or between the services of which these two are ornaments of the very dissimilar lustre ?

—If vanity is pardonable in any species of man, it isin asoldier. A vain clergy man seems avery imperfect reflection of God’s image; a vain doctor gives the ini- pression that he is thinking of himeelf wheu he should be thinking aboat you; a4 lawyer ought to ve too shrewd and worldiy- wise to admit of more personal yanity than just encugh to be useful in business. But itis different with fighting-men. Why do we deck them Out in gay rainment if not for looks? Why provide them with fine feathers if they are not to feel as fine bird-? A reasonable degree of vanity seems almost a part of a complete soldier’s necessary output, and ifis a blemish it is a eoldierly blemish, at any rate, True, the gbsence of itis not @ sure sign of inefficlency.

There were Grant acd Lee, men judged to be successfal in their calling, and yet both of them persons of incorrigible modesty. And

there was Van Moltke, who, in bis pictures at least, does not betray any noticeable eolicitude about his) looks, Doubtless soldiers may be shamefaced and yet pro. ficient in their busines#, especially in the intellectual end of it, butthey may also tbe reasonably vain without giving good reason to doubt their military capscuy. War is such a foolish business at the best that a little personal foolishness in its professors seems to fitintothe general economy of the institution. I[t is the duty of soldiers, when actually workiug at their trade, to seem, at least, to like soldiering, and how can they do that unless they look proud of being soldiers? e a a

The Germans have about 14 German or Swies firms in Manila. To protect these enterprising traders, the Kaiser has vent seven ships and the inevitable Prince Henry. They are evidently anxious to obtain s coaling station in the Philippines. [t will be interesting to observe the diplo~ matic tournament States and Germany,

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ESTEEMED EXCHANGES

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Montreal Gazette: The Liberal states. men are dissgreeing amovg thewselves now as to what should be done with the Senate. They seem to be of one wine only Ou the point thatif an office cau be bad it should be taken.

Mail and Empire: Governor M. C. Cameron, who, iu leaving for the West, | eaid he would retain the services of terri | torial offizials who bad not Ween partisan, has ¢ontrol of exactly three such cfticers—a man servant,a cook and achambermatd. | Let usal!l hope that the offi als will be able

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to} rove themselves act guilty,

S: John Telegrap!:: The frightful in- competency Which hes been displayed by the Spanish gcveroment during the present war has excited the astonishment of the | whole civilized world. Protably this in- | competency bas Leen vo greater chan that | which hae existed for centuries in that uo- fortunate country, but it has been much tetter advertised, for in these days all the Dations of the earth read in their news— Papers every moroing of the doings of the Previous day and the whole wor!d sits daily ln judgment upon them.

Drops From the Editor's Pen.

(Canadian Grocer.)

Be in love with the work you wed if you would wia in it, Do not put on airs in business. They

blow away trade. Lazy people are more tired than even people who work laboriously. Unlucky is he who pins his luck avd not in his own energies

faith in

The time to stop advertising is when the merchant stops doing busivess.

It is not going a* you please, but going as you Ought to gotbat wins in business.

As a man’s character is sois his face. As a merchant’s window js so is his busi- DeE&S,

Tie man who miods his own business has not time for worrying about bis com- petitors.

Pleasant manners corral many custom~_ ers, but brusqueness causeth them to stampede,

‘Lhe cash svstem turns some customers away, but they are the no-money custow- ere.

If you do not keep your eye on your business your creditors will soon have theireyes upon you,

a> RI Gee erento. same

The reports from the United States ships off Santiago say tha: the Spanish marines who lett their burning ships and clung to fragmants of wreck were “picked off” by Cuban sharp shooters on the shore. The Americas pnt out boats and tried tosaye all they could, but they had to threaten to open fire on their Cuban allies before thev could get them to stcp their work of mas- sacre. The Associated Press report says that after the fall of Kl Caney the Span ish survivors who fell intothe hands of the Cubans were matcheted to the last man,aod that the body of General Do!- rive, who was in command, was horribly mutilated. Thesame despatch states t! g- General Shafter issued an o:der that any Cuban rifling the bodies of dead or wounc- ed Spaniards would be punichd.

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The Princess Vicioria,the second dane}.~

ter ofthe Prince of Wale, isto fo low her sister’s example in marrying a Brush

sulj-ct. Informal announcement ie made

of her engagement to Lord Revelstoke, the

present head of the bankirg-house of Baring Brothers. The iossex sustained

by the Barings in Argenciva taust be pretty | well made up if the head of the house is

In @ position to aspire toa royal alliance.

The Princess is thirty years old; Lord

Revelstoke is thirty-four. He succeeded

last year to his father’s title and to his

place as the head of the ban. It is no

great trick to inherit a title, but that the

new Lord Revelstoke is thought to he

equal to the responsibilities of directing a

great bankivg-house argues wel! for his | charac ter and abilities.

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The Pope has written to the (Queen Regent of Spain advising her on nu ac~ count to abdicate, as that step would give encouragement to the enemies of the dynasty. If, tbe Pope says, the colonies are Jost, it will be a great m:sfortune. but he believes in the general benevolence of e Kuropean Powers towards her in thie crisis.

had taken the other.

Begging Methods,

Yt is said that the privilege of being an American is one of the most costly things connected with European travel. In Italy one is besieged by beggars. T. B. Aldrich, in “‘From Ponkapog to Pest,’’ says that the Italian beggar gen- eral.y assumes that he has done you seme sort of service. This service is not usually visible to the naked eye, but Mr. Aldrich considers it a credit to the petitioners that they endeavor to throw a veil of decency over the injustice of their demands. He says:

There was an old son of Naples who dwelt on a curbstone near the Castell dell’ Oro. Stumbling on his private

| public residence quite unintentionally

one forenoon, I was immediately assess- ed. Ever after he claimed me, and final- ly brought his son-in-law to me and in- troduced him as a person combining many of the most desirable qualities of a pensioner. One of his strong points was that he had been accidentally car- ried off to America, having fallen asleep one day in the hold of a fruit vessel.

‘*But, sir,’’ I said, ‘‘why should I give you anything? I don’t know you.”’

‘‘That is the reason, signor.”’

The guidebooks give disheartening accounts of mendicancy in Lreland, but that must be in the interior. Isaw noth- ing of it along the const, at Dublin and Cork. I encountered only one beggar in Ireland, at Queenstown, who retired crestfallen when I informed him in English that I was a Frenchman and did not understand him.

‘‘Thrue for ye,’’ he said. ‘‘ Bad cess to me, what was I thinking of?’’

Curran’s Ketort.

Mr. Justice Robinson's encounter with John Philpot Curran has been stated by Lord Brougham to have been the most successful instance of repartee on record. Judge Robinson was known to be the author of some anonymors pamphlets, a circumstance which gaye Curran an opportunity of retort when the judge

, made a brutal attempt to crush him | when a young and inexperienced man

at the bar.

*‘T have searched all my lawbooks,’’ said Curran, ‘‘and I can find no prece- dent on the point. ’’

‘‘Your law library,’’ said the judge, ‘is rather contracted. ’”’

**My books,’’ replied Curran, ‘‘may be few, but the title pages give me the writers’ names. My shelf is not dis- graced by any of such rank absurdity that their very authors are ashamed to own them.’’

‘If you say another word, sir,’’ said the judge, ‘‘I’ll commit you.”’

‘*Then, my lord,’’ replied Curran, ‘‘it will be the best thing you have commit- ted this term.”’ é

The judge endeavored to get Curran disbarred, but failed.—Law Notes.

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If you want a good and also the cheapest watch for the money, we reccmmend a good movement in a nickel case instead of a poor one in a fine looking colored case that wili only wear a very short time.

Soliciting a share of you patronage,

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Annual Engagement of the

W.S.Harkins Co.

Presenting Monday

“What Happened to Janes”

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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“What Happened To Jones ” SATURDAY — To be ap-

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Advance sale of seats at the usual places.

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Boot & Shoe

DEPARTMENT ENLARGED.

Prices Lowerek

Small sizes in Ladies’ Butten, Laced Boots and Gxford shoes —all being cleared out under | the first cost, some at

HAL? - PRICE

Child’s shoes and strap slip- pers, sizes 6, 7,8, 10, regular price 85, now 50c.

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PICKFORD & BLACK

SEASON OF 1898,

§.S. CITY OF GHENT will sail from Ubarlotietown every Friday at 10 a. m., curing the the season of J£98, for Halifax, salling at Summerside, Port Hastings, Port Hawkesbury, Arichat, Canso, lease Harbor, Salmon River. Sheet Harbor; veturning will leave Halitaxevery Tues~ day at 6 p. m., making eane calls, The steamer has excellent passenger accom - modation. Saloon amidships. Special freights will be given this season,

For further information apply to

W. W. CLARKE, Agent Ch’town, Mav 14, 1298.

Partnership Notice

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known as John Drake & Sons, doing bnsi- ness in Charlottetown, bas been disolved by mutual consent, and the business in future will be carried on by Francis L. Drake ard Henry Drake, under the name and style of Drake Brothers.

All persons indebted 16 the late firm are hereby notified to make pavment without delay. at the office of Drake Brothers, Hillsborough Street.

Dated this 11th day of July, 1898.

JOHN DRAKE, FRANCIS L.DRAKE,

HENRY DRAKE, 159 3ins

Cottage and Town Lots FOR SALE BY AUCTITN

To be sold by public avctio3,on the prem- ises,On Saturday. July \fthinst‘ atthe hour of of 12 o’clock, noon, that comfortele and commodious cottage, and Town Lots Nos, 34, 39 and 49, in the 2nd hunered in Charlottetown and opposite the Gas works —owned by the Charlottetown Gas Lighc Company.

Terms at Sale.

R BFARISTO, Auctioneer.

“THE CRUST OF SOCIETY ” "A BACHELOR'S HONEYMOON ”

Notice is hereby given that tte firm |

GRAND TEA PARTY. |

‘ * Cardigan Bridge

The ladies of the congregation of St, Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, intend bolting @ Tea Party on Thursday; July J4th, in aid of church fund«-

A Bazaar Tabie, furnished with arts. icles useful and oraamental, will be one of tLe many attractions onthe grounds,

A first-class committee has been formed to provide games and amusements, which with the saloons provided with retreshing temperate drinks, ice cream,

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and strawberries; will combine to give all)

who come aright good time. “Pipe an a” will be there. Come one, come all, and enjoy a pleas

ant day; which will be ronnoded off with a.

Graud Concert in the evening—Held in Cardigan Hall.

Admission vo grounds including tea 25c. .

Admission to grounds including dinner~ 30¢.

Admission te Concert 20c.

BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE,

Cardigan, June 29, ‘98

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attractive’ We also have a very Jarge and complete line of gents’ fine shoes in wil latest styles and culors. }

WH. STEWART & Go | THE TEA OF '98,

AT SOURIS

In aid of St. Mary’s Church, will be held on the beautiful grounds, near the Convent, on Thursday, the 2lstday of July.

The usual amusements and sporte will be provided by the coramittee in charge.

A Brass Band will be in attendance to _

enliven the occassion.

Special train wi!l carry passengers at |

the following rates.

Charlouetown to York inclusive

Suffolk to St Andrews e 15% Douglass to Marie ¥ 60 7 Midgell t Ashton “ 458 Se kirk to Bear River es 36 New Z aland ‘ 25 = Harmony © 1s Pisquid to St Teresa “ 15 @ 43 Koad to Georgetown si 85

Summerside Winsloe and intermediate S:ations to Souris single first class fare in time for special train to Souris.

Leave Charolttetown 7.15 A M standard

* Royalty Junction 7.30 “ _

“ York 1.45 * * ‘“* Bedford 8.00 © " ‘‘ Mount Stewart 820 “ ” * Morell 8.50 * si * St. Peters 900 * * “ Selkirk 930 « * “ Bear River 9.45 “ -

Arrive at Souris 1015 * e Adin: tiance to grounds and tea 25 cents,

MICH. D. MeCORMACK,

Secret Souris, July 4th °98 "

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