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THE DAILY EXAMINER. DECEMBER 13, 1889.

A Few Points to be Noted.

From the Patriot of last evening we Clip the fe ** All the

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deleg utes obt iined was an allow

ance for the Province of $20,000 a year, for how long we know not. The allowance is not interest on any sum putto our credit in the Dominion accounts, but it is gran ed on the authority of a short Act wich may be repeate d any : reason assigned, in the same manner that it was passed. It is nothing but audacity to claim that the delegates netted $500,000 out of this transaction.”

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rv Are the words here italicised to be con- strued as a suggestion or a threat that a change of government at Ottawa will in- volve the withdrawal of the annual grant of $20,000 obtained on the representations of Messrs. Sullivan and Ferguson? Coupled with Sir Richard’s denunciations and the condemnation of subsidies to Provinces by the West,

these words may be full of import to the

influential Oppositionists in

taxpayers of this Province, i. ¢., in case the Grits obtain a majority in the Parliament of Canada. As long as the Liberal-Conserva- tives are assured that they will not revoke their own Act. But if the other Party obtain office, it is pos- sible that they may stop the payment of the grant of $20,000 a year, which is equal to a capital sum of $500,000 ! be borrowed on good security at less than four per cent, and so long as the annual grant of $20,000 a year is paid, the Province is just as well off as if it had had $500,000 Indeed, a prominent

in power, we may rest

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added two its capital. member of the Opposition argued at one that it was better to get the annual grant than the capital sum which it re-

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presents,--his reason being that the capital sum might be drawn upon to meet the im- mediate requirements of an extravagant Local Administration, while the full value of the aunual grant could not be impaired. There is, however, no question that an inimical majority at Ottawa may stop the grant, and that this Province will then actually suffer a loss equal to the full sum of half a million of dollars! This is a point to be noted by taxpayers who have the right to vote in Dominion elections.

The Patriot’s remark that ‘if the Act be continued in force, it will take twenty- five years before the Island can get $500,- 000 out of the transaction,” is also worthy of note. Only twenty-five years! ° Twenty- five years isa very short time in the life of anation. Judging by the prospects which now appear it will be at least twenty-five years before the Grits can hope to regain the oftices which they forfeited on account of their five years of misrule which ended in 1878. And by the end of that time this Province will have actually obtained $500,000 as a result of the representations of Messrs. Sullivan and Ferguson! The value of the services of these gentlemen in respect to the annual grant of $20,000 could hardly be placed in a more favorable light.

Judging by the vehemence and pertin- acity of the Patriot in its denunciations of ** the delevation expenses,” one would im- agine that the Hon. David Laird and Mr. L. H. Davies took from the country a single dollar more than they had given full value for. If it were possible to forget the era of gold rimmed spectacles and Princely excursions from the Northwest ; if it were impossible

and their partizans never

to forget that goodly time when the people

were groaning under direct taxation and the brilliant young Premier of the day was raking in theshekels at Halifax, drawing (with perfect regularity) his salary of $1600.00 a year as Attorney General of this Province, aud paying counsel fees, running into the thousands, out of the public treas. ury, to those who performed his duty while he was away,—if it were possible to forget those happy, happy years, it might be possible to imagine that the Patriot's

denunciations of the ‘“‘delegation ex- penses’ are hurled at Messrs. Sullivan and Ferguson in honesty and sincerity.

Now, we do not wish to be understood as excusing Messrs. Sullivan and Fergu- son on the ground of the record made by their accusers, The fact that their accusers are black is not adduced as proof that they are spotlessly white. Though the offences of the Oppositionists are rank and smell to heaven, it is possible that the Sullvan Administration may not have entirely blameless. Per- fect men not to be found in this world. But we do maintain and contend that, as between the two parties, the Lib- eral-Conservative party is most worthy the confidence and support of the taxpaying electors of Prince Edward Isiand.

The Patriot may rave, and storm, and denounce,—-but the fact remains that the Sullivan Administration obtained, as a re- sult of their delegations, (1) refunds to the amount of $78,218.55, which the Oppos- itionists scouted the idea of obtaining ; and (2) an annual grant of $20,000 a year— equal to a capital sum of half a million

dollars—which the Oppositionists would never have obtained.

By the way, wouldn't it be begter for the Oppositionists if the Patriot held its Sre until after the hulidays!

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Seats. —Despatches from Manicougan and Father Point, Quebec, through the signal ser- Vice office, say seals in countless thousands Were on the ice at those places on Friday, and ® large number were killed last week. Seals oe penetrated the St, Lawrence this win.

as fer us Montreal, 890 wiles from the

The Rust Mystery.

Mr. James D. Island Fa meri-— ** In 1854, (thirty-five years ago) I had my farm, consisting of 100 acres of land, 18 chains wide, surveyed into eight-acre fields at right angles with a road running lengthwise through the centre, each plot being fenced and num- bered. Since that date 1 have prosecuted ca'efully the system of rotation of crops, viz., Ist year, roots; 2nd do, wheat; 3rd and 4th hay; 5th and 6th pasture; 7th oats, and then roots again.

Plot No. 3is situated near the homestead, and is the only field excepting a part of No. 6 that is susceptible to rust, and invariably yields a vigorous crop of straw. The land in plot No. 3 is very level, and the soil is chiefly clay of the common variety, more or less

Dewar writes to the

colored yellow or red, with a few inches of black loam on the surface. . oe ae On the 8th of May, 1885, I had this field

suwed with two kinds of wheat; the white

Russian variety, and a bearded kind called the Spring Democrat, which in Canada is reputed to be rust and weevil proof.

When the time of harvest came the former was found to be prematurely destroyed by rust, whilst the latter yielded a full crop of grain with clean white straw, and free trom the ravages of the midge and rust.

[ reserved in the same plot one half acre of land for late sowing, aa on the 7th of June I had it sowed with one half bushel of each kind of wheat. I eut 12 stooks from each piece, and had it threshed when harvested. Democrat yielded 64 bushels of well-filled grain and clean straw, and the White Russian only one-half bushel of shrivelled grain which passed throngh the screen of the fan-mill, and the straw was coated black with rust.

Bat the most remarkable feature in this ease is that every head of the Russian wheat which grew alternately, or missed, with the Democrat, was in like manner rusted.

In 1889 the following test was made on one half acre of rich mellow land intended for the orchard. On the 6th of May last I sowed it with 3 lbs. of white oats, and 3 lbs. of Ladoga wheat procured from Professor Saunders, manager of the Government Farm at Ottawa, and the remainder of the one-half acre with the Democrat wheat. Some of the straw measured 6 feet 3 inches in length and stood erect. The Ladoga wheat was badly rusted, whilst the white oats on one side and the Democrat on the other side escaped untar- nished. The white oats yielded 50 lba., and the Ladoga 15 los. + * * For the present I will reserve my opinion on this questior, and will refer the problem for solution to the Hon. R. P. Haythorne, and our Island natur- alist, F. Bain, Esq., who appears to be well skilled in the rust mystery.” sere

Screw Steamer Wanted. The Journal says that a screw boat must be placed in the route between Summer- side and Point du Chene. It says :

** The day of paddle wheel steamers has passed, and the Steam Navigation Company, if they wish to keep up with the age, and to retain the passenger and mail trafile between this Province and the mainland, will have to provide an iron boat capable of performing the work required, work which can be done by means of a properly constructed steamer. It is undeniable that the character of the season has greatly changed during the last few years end that, with an iron boat expressly adapted for this, navigation can be kept open between here and Point du Cnene, in an ordinary year, until the beginning of January, and re- sumed much earlier in the _ spring than is now the case. The boat must also be able to make the passage in summer inat least two hours and a half, while she must possess first class passenger and mail accommodation, leaving the freight traflic in summer to boats devoted to that purpose alone. Such a boat the Steam Navigation Company is expected to provide in time for next season’s work, and if it is not forthcoming, it is not easy to say what the effect will be upon the business men of this town, many of whom are now talking seriously about the advantages of a boat, suitable for the mail and passenger traffic on this route, owned and controlled by Summer- side men, and when such an idea takes hold of them, they are very apt to carry it out in a practical manner,”

$+O+o—_—_—_______— Books, Papers, Magazines, Ete.

In the Dominion Illustrated for Decem- ber 7 the series of Canadian Ladustries is continued—the works of the Montreal Rubber Company forming the theme of an article and a number of illustrations. This is a feature of our pictorial contemporary that ought to be extensively taken advant- age of by our manufacturers. The view of the Brant Memorial, Victoria Park, Brant- ford, will be prized by all friends of the aboriginal tribes and by all admirers of the brave and loyal chief who fought for Canada and the Empire. There are also some other views illustrative of Brantford’s progress. Military circles will enjoy the P. E. I. Winning Team, and sportsmen will ap- preciat. Mr. Munn’s Fox Hounds. The rest of the number is upto the usual high standard.

‘** Canada’s Christmas” is to hand. It is published by Wm, Bryce, the well-known Toronto publisher, and contains two com- plete stories by Rider Haggard, besides many fine illustrations. Among the latter is a picture of Charlottetown and ite har- bor, taken from the deck of one of our steamers.

Re 2 ES A The Fire Last Night,

Tue alarm shortly before eleven o’clock last night was fora fire in the stable of Mr. W. P. Colwill. The building is sit- uated in the rear of his store and residence, Grafton St., and is owned by Mr. James McDonnell. The fire started among the hay in the loft, and the flames were issuing through the roof when first diseovercd. The alarm was promptly given, and the tiremen were soon on the spot. Four streams were turned on the burning building, and, in a short time, the fire, not withstanding the headway it had made before it was dis- covered and ihe high wind prevailing, was soon extinguished. At one time some of the adjoiming buildings were in danger. The stable in which the fire started was destroy- ed, and the hay therein was badly damaged. Mr. Colwili’s horse was removed just in time. There was no insurance.

A Sicn oF THe Times.—An Ilion, N. Y, man has invented a pancake machine which threatens to revolutionize the present way of making that article of diet. The batter is placed in what may be termed a hopper on the top of the smai! machine, which is placed in the breakfast table. When cakes are wanted, the machine, which works by a spring ; is set in motion, and the batter passes between two very highly polished rollers, heated very hot by a spirit lamp. The cakes are thus roll- ed off and cut in the required shape by a sha

nity avd thrown upon the plate which ish voudy Ly sycvive them.

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Preparing for Big Business. TWENTY MILLION BUSHELS OF WHEAT IN MANITOBA FOR NEXT YEAR.

Advices from the Northwest state that the wheat crop is seven million bushels, of which two and a half are needed for con- sumption and seed, Should next year.give an average crop, owing to increased acre- age, the yield will be twenty millions. Montreal should take all of this. A big dam and canal will be begun at once, cost- ing five hundred thousand dollars, raising the Assiniboine river twenty feet—Lake Manitoba to be made to feed the Assini- boine, and the Saskatchewan can be turned into the lake. The idea is to make Winni- peg a milling centre and compete with Minneapolis. Qu’Appelle mills alrerdy ship wheat to China. Both the Canadian Pacific Railway and Northern Pacific Rail- way are preparing to do a big business at Winnipeg.

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Personal.

Mr. Taylor, of Green Cove, Fla., has a two- weeks-old baby that has four teeth.

Mr. W. A. Brennan, of the Summerside Journal, was registered at the Hotel Davies yesterday.

The Rev George Steel, Grand Worthy Pa- triarch of Sons of Temperance, will pay an official visit to Orient Division on Friday, the lSthinst. All members of the Order are cor- dially invited to attend,

Pope Leo XIII. has written Archbishop Duhamel in reply to the address of the Catho- lic citizens of Uttawa, who adopted resolutions last March protesting against the usurpation of the temporal power of the papacy. His Holiness expresses the satisfaction afforded by the frequent expressions of sympathy from ail parts of the world,

H. W. Grady telegraphs the New York World in response to an inquiry that he fears that Jefferson Davis left nothing for his family. A movement is on foot for the rais- ing of afund. Such movem»nts were always vetved by Davis during his life time. He de- clined to receive aid while so many soldiers widows and orphans and so many disabled veterans were in need of help.

Miss Mary Jane Watts, of Grand Tracadie, who has been seriously iil, is slowly recover- ing. Dr. James Henderson is attending her.

Mrs. Jobn J. McDonald, of Grand Tracadie, recent!y returned from Boston, whither she has been visiting friends.

Mr. Corban Watts, who recent!y purchased the Turner egtate on the Tracadie Road, is about to move to his new home. Mr. and Mrs, Watts have gained the respect and esteem of their neighbors here for their many gonip! qualities. We wish them many happy

ays in their new abode,

John L. Sullivan drew $50 sporting editor, and the only item he wrote was; ‘* We is satystied that john |, Sul- livan can nock owt enny Livin’ man on earthe no nigers nead aply.”

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CoLbs aye frequently the result of derange- ments of the stoinach and of a low condition of the system generally. As a correceive avd strengthener of the ailmentary organs, Ayer’s Pills are invaluable, their use being always

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Beef (small) per lb............ $0.07 to 0.12 | Beef (quarter) per lb.......... 0.06 to 0.09 CO EER RRR ..++ 0.03 to 0.05

Petter, foeth, per (hi... ..7.... 0.23 to 0.25

Butter, tub, per lb...,.. oak C.20 to 0.00

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Clery (per head)......«3+..-.. 0.03 to 0.00 et cadet oe ee ee 0.15 to 0.17 SPO, BOT GRE. 6 es cicccses 0.30 to 0.60 Carrots, per bush.....::....... 0.40 to 0.00 SN fo es oh 565s a 0.20 to 0.40 Codfish, (corned) per doz..... 0.00 to 0.00

Spits POF WON... 5x ovis hiss 0.63 to 0.65 SE ON nos soca ss cacci< 0.21 to 0.24 OT WWD an ik cdnnce clued 2.40 to 2.50 Unie ee pie pilus 0.50 to 0.55 Geese .. Cit ape ks 60s uh as cs 45.0 to 0.60 Ham, per Ib........ ree ae ee ee ae 0.34 to 0.38 MIDs ecko sos cntkccun 0.05 to 0,08

NEW rn inde aaehoas condos 0.14 to 0,18 es OP 1B. occ scksdnes 0.05 to 0.07 Oats (black) per bush.......... 0.32 to 0.33 Oatmeal, per cwt...........20- 0.00 to 2.40 Oysters, per bush............. 0.00 to 0.75 SON apc <uuvic svascd ones 0.08 to 0.14 Ss GBs ou ct cndens 6 axs 0.07 to 0.10 Pork (carcass), per lb.......... 0.05 to 0.54 Potatoes per bush......,....., 0.20 to 0.22 Plover (land) per pair......... 0.20 to 0,25 Partridge, per pair............ 0.40 to 0.45 Rabbits per pair .............. 0.00 to 0.20 Radishes, per bunch ......... . 0.15 to 0.00 Rhubarb, per bunch........... 0.06 to 0.10 MI Hs cas 0 Foo Ess Ene noon &x 0.06 to 0.12 ce bn gt a 0.00 to 0.15 Straw, per load...........0000¢ 1.50 to 2.00 Sed, os idol ss os 0.50 to 0 55 Turkeys (each)..,, . ae gee 1.09 to 1 10 tg et eae pe 0,17 to 0.00 MN 56 aya 50's pk ete dant 0.80 to 0.00 Wild Ducks (per pair).......... 0.50 to 0.00

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Extensive Preparations

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ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS

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Christmas aid New Yeay’s Presents Ever oticred to the People of P. E. Island.

Haudsome Dress Goods, Gloves, Fur Jackets, Muffs, Bous, Black Silks, Wool Squares and Searfs, Umbrellas, Waterproof Cloaks, Fur-Lined Circulars and Cloaks Jackets and Dolmans

1,000 Gentlemen’s Silk Handkereh efs in very beautifu! colors ana pat- Léras, plain aud hem-stitehed,

100 Pairs Kid Mitts at a wonderful bargain, only 450 a pair.

MILLINERY.

Our MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is packed full of charming HATS. See our beautiful styles, at $1 75, $2.00 and $2 50.

Eleecy Cottons.

Here is one of the Biggest Bargains ever offered to our friends. Come in and see this gigantic bargain. The goods are selling fast, and no wonder—they are so very cheap.

DRESS Goops.

We can offer with the greatest amount of confidence the Largest Stock of DRESS GOODS in the City, at prices that will induce bargain-hunters to buy. ’

urey Hanuels Very (heap

‘Invention Hath No Nobler Aim Than to Make Home like tleaven.” -—The Gold Medal Carpet Sweeper has all the latest improvenents—the best that the Bissell Carpet Sweeper Company make. It operates without dust or noise, almost without labor, ‘I is In every respect the most perfect Swee per in the world. You can make no better pre- sent to Mother, Wife or Sister for this coming Christmas.

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CARPETS,

JAMES PATON & CO. continue selling Carpets at the extremely low prices which they are noted tor We have a tuil range of the Newest Designs by the best makers, in SCOTCH, CANADIAN, BRUSSELS, TA- PESTRY and VELV KTS, ART SQUARES, LINOLEUMS and FLOOR CLOTHS, from 18 inches to 18 feet wide.

Window Carlains, Shades and Pales,

We have still about 20 Pairs of beautiful CRETONNE CURTAINS left, worth $3.50, that we are selling tor $250.

Last December was a vig month with us. We will be very much sur. prised, indeed, if we don’t sell half as much more as we done twelve monthsago. To avoid the unpleasant crowding which frequently occurs at JAMES PATON & CO's., our friends — conter a favor by calling early in the day.

LADIES’ ROBES,

AT REDUCED PRICES.

HANDKERCHIEFS—Pisia Hem-stitched, Colored Bordered tiem-stitched, Initials, &e A lot of Men's White Handkerchiefs, large size, slightly damaged, only 4c. each. A lot ot Ladies’ Haadkerchiefs, 6c, a dozen.

Large buyers and small buyers of all kinda should devote considerable ‘attention to the venefits that we so lavishly bestow during this month,

SHAWLS! SHAWLS!-A fine as- sortiment to choose from, A job lot of 50 Snawis, suitable tor a Wagon or Sleigh Wrap, worth $1.30, for 85c.

To detaii all the bargains we have would be impracticable. Customers will kindly bear in mind that, although many classes of goods are votepecially advertised here, JA>. PATON & CO'S Store contains everything that a first rate Dry Guods Steve may be expegsed to keep.

Remember our Clothing Deyoart ment KReEPERS and OVERCOAIS as cheap as any in the city,

JAS. PATON & C0.,

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