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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

THE DAILY EXAMINER. OCTOBER 23, 1889. Notes and Clippings. ~The Montreal Gazette remarks that the

trouble with Mr. Laurier 15 that his re- .em to take in On-

ligious policy does not s tario and his trade policy isa failure in Quebec.

_A committee has been formed te drat

8 petition to the Dominion Government to

The Dry Earth System,

Srr.—I read your published account of Dr. Johnson's report and was much inter- jested in it and venture to say he has done a great service to the community; but, in ‘ reference to the surface drainage advocated, ‘has not the ‘‘dry earth or ash system ” | many advantages over it? If we could be sure that every householder would work intelligently and only throw out those slops

abolish dual language in the public offices | intended, and also that the gutters could

of Manitoba and the Northwest Territomes The report just issued states that sound

be always kept free and in good order, the system might bea safe one. Then, again,

public policy, as we ll as economy, demands} what about the winter? How can all the

the change.

._ There is some force in Dr. Laberge’s ! reported remark that diph'heria is more} dangerous than smalipex, because pecple j do not fear it as they do the latter Small- pox is more terrible when it comes, but diphtheria is always with us and takes un- cessing toll of the childhood of the con tinent.

— The latest from Richelieu places the Conservative majority at 334 The Grit Montreal Witness is disgusted. It says: Either the French Canadians of Richelieu are indifferent to ‘* unrestricted ree:pro- city,” or else they cannot see the difference between “tan uarestricted offer of reci- procity " and “‘ an offer of warestricted re- ciprocity.

—- Mr. E W. Taylor calls attention to a subject which ought to engage the attention | of the corporation of Charlottetuwn. An: utter want of system and action in & matter so important in respect to health, comfort and life is disgraceful. The sub- ject is one to be investigated with at de- jay ; aud a ‘* plain of campaign” oughe to be forthwith decided upon.

—A Loudon despatch of the 18th inst. re- ports: —

‘William Vernon Harcourt yesterday said he had just left Hawarden, and could say of his own personal knowledge that Mr Gisd stone was never io gceater vigor and nevec felt a loftier confidence in his own future and in the success of the grest reforms for which he has been fighting. His healch is exce'lent. and his spirit is as buoyant and hopefc! as ever

Wonderful old man !

— Tue people throughout the country enjoy. this fall, the very great advantage of good rowis The roads were never better than they are now, and the saving in pvint of horsetiesh and wear and tear of carts and harness, «ni the ability to take heavier loads to market is incalculable. There is ne better mark of a thriving, tidy people thin gvod roads. The weather this year has, certainly, been exceptionally favor able; but we have a guod law, well ad- ministered, and willingly carried out by an Apprecialive peopie.

—Cvourt reports in the Berlin newspapers credit the Czar withihsnking Prince Bis-

marck for supporting the Russian protests

tu the Swiss Guvernment against the har- b ring of the Anarchists. Prince Bismarck, it is said, assured the Czar that Germany was a3 little concerned regarding Bulgaria as she was regarding Russia's plans in Asia, and that, in his view, an understanding between Russia and England with reference to Asia was desirable and could easily be obtained. The Post saysthat thetwo Em- perors, before separating, arranged for an- other meeting, and that Emperor William, on the invitation of the Czar, agreed to at- tend the Russian army manceuvres in 1890.

—Besides Canada, Mexico and Chili are not represente i in the Pan-American con- ference, now dining its way through the chief cities of the Republic. These three cvuntries comprise a third of the populs- latiou «f the American continent, outside of ths United States, anda good haf v1 the euterprise. Mexicu stayed out for reas ns Very similar to such as would have led Canada to pause, had she been in 4 po- sitlul tu accept ad invVitation—the past failure of tie Cuit-d States to act favor- ably on treaties tu woich it could give ats cousent, having regard tothe interests ot its own citizens. Even ii Me. Biaine’s fond- est hopes are realized, there will be a big slice vur of h.s cuntivental policy pie; ana there are not many who really expect that * majority of even the smaller fry who are now epjeying bis bounty, will ultimately agree tu LIS prepvusitions,

--A large number of citizens paid their last tribute of respect, this forenvun, to all that we srchiy of Mes. Edward J. Hodgseun. Thére was at St. Petec’s Churei: a solemn ce.ebration of the Holy Com- mun.on by the Rev. Fred. E. J. Livyd and the Ollive tor tue Dead by the Rey. W. B King, Rector of st. Luke’s, Halifax, ana Rev. James Simpson, Incumbent of St. Peter's; and then the long procession was formed. The pali bearers were the Rev. Fred. E. J. Livyd and Rev. W. B. King, Hon. A. A. Macdonsid and Mr. L. H Davies, M. P., Mr R. R. Fitzgerald ana Mr. W. tt. Stewart. The bouy was com mitted to the ground, in St. Peter's Church Cemetery, by the Rev. James Simpson. Mrs. Hodgsun was a trieud of the clergy, a promoter of good works, a benefactir.ss of the poor She was scrupulous in the per- formance of every duty, and often did deeds ot charity of which nothing was ever known. Many will miss her. Many wil sympathise with her bereaved husband ana the broken family circle.

__ Senator Evarts is said to be haunted by the phantom of the possible physical negro supremacy in the Republic. He finds that since the civil war a geueration ot negryes has grown up in ignorauce, aud he believes that to educate the race has be- coine a political necessity. He sees tha the Southern Scates are not du ng this, anc are not like y to do it, aud so he argues in favor of the work beimg undertaken by the natiog at large. ‘The question whethe) Ovngress pussesses the power which this suggestion implies he treats in a way that would not be likely to convince the Su- preme Oourt ; he hints that it would be sufficient for Congress to know that it was acting in the public interest. In one torm or anuther, the negro question will have to be faced. The ignorance of the negro while it is @ source of dauger, is to tae race & source Of weakness ; anda vast prepon derance of physical force in the negroes,

liquids flow away then, and we know they cx uot all soak into the ground, It would follow that in the spring a large quanuty

‘of perhaps badly smelling liquid, ana it

may be tome refuse, might be

loosened and liberated in a very short time,

and we can imagine the consequences, Wool strangers have their regard for cur city increased? Now, dry earth and also col ashes are well known to be among the best absorbents and disinfectants ex- istent. Diy eacth was used for such pur- poses in the most ancient times. We will not suppose that the extraordinary long lives of Old Testament worthies was due wholly te such causes, buc they certainly sould not have abided so long if they lived so crowded and under such systems as we de. In winter there would not be any

| difficulty for every householder to always

have sufficient coal ashes to use whenever and wherever needed. In summer a small expense might have tu §be incurred in procuring the earth, bat what would the expense be compared with the benefits derived? Every yard, however small, would be ‘‘as sweet asa nut,” and not only this, the carting of filth, giving off poisonous exhalations through the streets at night, and which has certainly caused more than one death, would be a thing of the past, windows could be left open at night without fear of catching some contagion, as the whole air of the erty would be purer. The manure, too, instead of being dif- ficult tu get anyone to take away, would be a more valuable fertilizer than ever; and would be sought after, and, in removing, there wou d be no bad smell whatever The price paid for it might pay the cost of carth, or the same one who gets the ma- nure would willingly bring a load of earth in exchange There is one thing to re- member: whether carth or ashes are used, both must be kept perfectly dry. Large quantities could be stored either in or just outside the city. The system would be a very inexpensive one, and could easily be worked with an occasional inspection from our Sanitary Officer, who would find his duties much less unpleasant than formerly. Hoping the importance of the subject will excuse the length of the letter, and that others may take up the srbject, until some- thing good is done, Yours truly,

E. W. Taytor.

Felegraphic Qdds and Ends.

A BUDGET OF GENERAL NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. Lonpon, Oct. 21.—The elections yester- day for members of the Chamber of Depu- ties resulted in the return of 102 support- ers of the government and 38 members of tbe opposition. PirrspurG, Oct. 21.—Eight hundred meoulders are out for an advance of ten per sent. in wages. Eveven tirms have agreed to advance and others are expected to ful- low suit. Lonpowx, Oct. 21.—Cholera is still raging in the valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates. During the past three months there were 7,000 deaths from the disease. Crry or Mexico, Oct. 21.—It is now stated the amount of government bonds re- en'ly sto en hada face value of $1,250,000 and bure the signature of the secretary of the treasury, but lacked the treasurer’s agnature. ‘I'he bonds were probab!y stolen while being taken from one department to suuther. As they are not properly signed or sealed the government is not Frespon- sible. The quotatiun prices of bouds of this class have risen since Saturday. MonrTrEAL, Oct. 21.—Shipping business is so good trom the St. Lawrence that the Allans have ordered three new freight boats, to be built on the Clyde, named the Mongolian, Namidian and Brazilian, the rst to be ready next July. Paris, Oct. 21.—Jules Ferry, in a letter published, says the occupation of Tunis by the French was expected by England after ihe occupation of Cyprus by the forces of the latter government. _Italy also foresaw such action. Ferry also declares that while he was in office he made no engagement with Signor Crispi, the Itslian Prime Min- ister regarding Tunis. In July, 1880, the quirinal communicated with DeFrey- vinct, then French Minister, touching the compensation to be made for the occupa- tuon of Tunis, but the communication pro- duced no result, President Carnot is

Qvexpec, Uct. 21.—Cure Labelle, late Deputy Minister of Agriculture, who goes to Rome svon, was last evening presen ed with many beautiful gifts at the residence vf the Premier by his friends. The pre- sents consisted of a number of beautiful vestments, silver chal:ces and cand.esticks, episcopal rings, missals, ete., all of great value, toge:her with an episcopal mitre trom Lieut.-Governor Angers, an ameythst cing from Hon. Mr. Mercier, a, cheque rom Hon, Me. Rhodes, and a pectoral cross from the Hon. Mr. Starnes. Premier Mer- ner, who was gorgeously attired in the Grand Cross order of St. Gregory the Great, uade the presentation.

New York, Oct. 21.—The American SS. Conawanda is nearly ten days overdue from Darien, Ga. Ou Saturday several vessels arrived and reported passing a sunken lumber laden vesse] off Body Island, and trom the description given it is feared the Tonawanda and her officers and crew are drowned.

t Crete on accouat uf the revolt on the 1- lind is officially denied.

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which is a long way off, would avail littic The one question of the day being asked is

against the intelligence, weaith, and energ) of the whites. ‘The danger w tre Republa

of the ignorant negrv lies 1) universa, suffrage, by which he is invested with a

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ConstantiInopie, Oct. 20.—The report that Coakir Pacha resigns the governorship

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THE GREAT

International Maritime

EXHIBITION

—TO BE HELD—

IN BOSTON

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4th November, ) (4th January,

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1889, J ( = 1890, —WILL BE—

The Largest Maritime Exhibition Ever Held in the World.

wrt a view to encourage a large attend-

ance, and give the people of Prince Kdward Island a cheap trip to Boston and Return,

The Boston, Halifax and P, &. Island Steamship Line

have concluded to issue SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS (embodying a Coupon which will admit the holder to the Exhibition), at the low price of

Ten Dollars Each.

These Tickets will be good on the 8. Ss. *Carroll,” Capt. Brown, or the S. S. ‘* Wor- cester,” Capt. Nickerson, sailing FROM CHARLOTTETOWN, on Thursday of Each Week, at 4 o'clock, p.m., viz, Z3ist October, 7th, I4th and 2lst Nevember, and sailing on their return trips FROM BOS. TON, on WEDNESDAY, 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th November.

For further information apply to

CARVELL BROTHERS, Agents, Charlottetown.

R. B. Garpiner, Manager, Lewis's Wharf, Boston.

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AT 11 O'CLOCK, A. M.,

AnImm:an‘e Assortment of Parlor and Bed room Sets, Sideboards, Extension Tables, Ha!) Racks, Chairs, etc., etc.

Atso—Flock and Excelsior Mattrasses,

etc., etc. ‘ : a No reserve. Sale continued till ali is sold.

GEO. M. HARRIS, oet23—d w tf Auctioneer.

APPLES.

‘rO-MORROW MORNING, at 11 o'clock, 50 varreis Winter Apples, in Baldwins, Greenings, Russets, King of Tompkins, Nor-

thern Spy. R. BEAIRSTO, Oct. 23—1i Auctioneer.

TWO E. H. NORTON & CO.,

AUCTIONEERS.

mw STOCE: 7 Barrels Damaged Flour, $3.00 per bri. 70 “e Good “cc $4.50 “ce io. ‘* Labrador Herring, $4.50 bri.

Order at once. No credit.

E. H. NORTON & CO., oct23—eod & wky 3w Auctioneer,

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PART of the Connolly Brick Warehouse, ; with frost proof celler, on Pownat Street. Apply at the office of Steam Roller Mills. Oct 23 2w.

Charlottetown Driving Park and Provincial Exhibition Association.

fs ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of

the Stockholders of the above Association will be held in Mr. J. 1) McLeod’s Hall, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 23rd inst., at 8 o'clock, sharp.

By order of the Directors. A. B. WARBURTON, ootS—tl dte Secretary.

JOHN T. MELLISH,

Barrister, Attorney, Notary Pubiic, &e.,

CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. ISLAND.

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to our opinion (according to the oid proverb) when in Rome to do as Rome does, we shail endeavor, as heretofore, to present facts 80 unceniabie as lo be beyond the reach ol cis pute, True, people have gained tor themselves a name (aut ap en) iable one) which, to ai appearances, served the purpose they had in view. but isdum dictates, before posing 4° leaders in the great race fur supremacy, that we should Jook well to the foundation Upop which those asserijons are basei, To cuiow the mau‘ie of charity over auch people 1s our moito; aud instead of :evealiny to the pubiio gage, through your Ccoluimns, the ervors inte which they nave fallen, we Wid endeavour to icud chem gently late the ight. That you will acquiesce in What wt Savy, 18 w foregone Conclusion, Nal ly, as Fatbeis of the trade iz this

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