THE THE DAILY EXAMINER.

L889,

FEBRUARY 14,

Our Indians

[un report of the Superintendent-Gen

eral of Indian Affairs is full and particular.

Mr. Dewdney says that “‘ there is certam

ly cause for encouragement” in respect to

our Indians. Their progress towards the

. : status from which they may amaigamate

with the general population of the country

must, however, be gradual. But he hopes

as ‘‘the unprov ed methods now em-

ployed for the amelioration of the condition

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avd the mental enlightenment of many are applied to all of the bands, the progress of the Indian towards complete civilization will be morg rapid.” most essential lever for the elevation of the race is a vigorous policy of imparting to the youth a thorough practical knowledge of mechanical arts and of agriculture, as well as other employments, including a systematic metho] of ordering and manag- ing their domestic affairs—in short, a com- plete training in industries and in domestic economy. The progress made by the child- ren in the schools, and by the adults on the farms in husbandry, cattle raising, building, etc., is most encouraging. Several of the bands recognize the importance, from self-interested motives, of each indi- vidual possessing the particular piece of

land reclaimed and the improvements made

by him thereon, and members of those |

bands have in consequence taken up therr] i |

There is good resson |

lands in severalty. '

to ho

ve thatin the near future their ex-

wmple will be followed by many more bands, |

and that the old system of commnuism in}

. . . i the cupancy and cultivation of reserves}

will ultimately be abandoned. . . * . j but unmistakable improvement in the

huuses now erected is perceptible ; many |

houses are floored with boards, have

vf shingles, and some of them are sub- divided into apartments. In net a few houses, modern articles of fur-

niture are to be seen, and in some of them

pictures on the walls and other simple

ornaments, indicating some degree of re- finement, are to be observed. Their cattle are, as a rule, as jealously guarded by the Indians as they would be by white farmers; and thit they are well fed and cared for, were other proof wanted than is contained in the reports of the luspectors and Agents, the competition of their owners at the agri- cultural exhibitions, and the frequency with which they succeed in obtaining prizes for their choicest animals, should convince the niost skeptical.

Mr. Dewdney states that the Indiaus of this Province number three hundred and nineteen—two less than in 1887, and four

and six less than in 1856 and 1885, respect-

ively. From Mr. Arsenault’s report we clip the following

** 1 am pleased to be able to report a marked improvement in the condition of the Indians of this superintendency. They devote consid- erably more attention to the cultivation of the

land. Not fess than thirteen acres were, this year, cleared, broken up and sown in the spring. Last year’s crop, especially potatoes,

was remarkably good. I regret to have to

say that the crop this year will be helow the average, owing to the continued drought during the summer.

Many Indians raise potatoes enough 4ur their own use. One of the most successful Indians ot Prince hdward Island—Benjamin Nicholas

resides on the Morell Reserve ; he works constantly on his farm; lives wholly from its product, and is quite independent. He bought a few years ago a cart and harness ; last summer he parchased a light waggon and tackling at a cust of 365; last winter he bought a jaunting sleigh. He keeps a horse, a cow, atew head of cattle, pigs and sheep. The most industiious and comfortable Indian of Lennox Island Reserve is John Copage. The { reported last year he had pur- chased the previous summer for $80 he sold last yea: for $110, and bought another for $30, making a profitable transaction; he bought last winter a jaanting sleigh, a goat skin robe and a set of harness; he has this summer a eolt, three raenths old for which he refused 330; he maintains himself and family by farming.

young horse

Altogether, the report concerning the In- cians of other parts of Canada and of this Province is pleasing and reassuring.

Notes and Clippings.

[t is pleasing to note that the annual report and financial statement issued by the Mayor and City Cierk of Charlottetown are getting admired by the civic officials of other towns to whom they have been sent. Certainly they are, as a correspondent re- marks, ‘*in admirable shape,” and reflect great credit particularly upon Mr. Mc- Pherson.

~The Dominion Parliament has been in session nine days and the estimates have been laid before its members. The Quebec Legislature has been talking for a month and these important papers are yet an un- known quantity. Mr. Mercier opened his sessivu with a flourish about the forward state of business; Sir John Macdonald said nothing. It is the old difference between vind and work —Mr. Chariton has placed a_ resolution on the paper with respect to the hours during which the House may sit. iHe-sel}forth in his preamble that long sit- tings are not only injurious to the health of members, but prejudicial to the careful consideration of public busiuess, and he will therefore mote as a remedy, that here- after the speaker leave the chair at mid- night with the same exactitude that he oes at six o'clock. There are many who will support such « change.

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_ ~~ Bt. John Gazette: The net debt of C mada at the end of January was $236, - 500,009 which is just about three times what ut was atthe esd of 1867, after Con. federation. At that time most of our debt was bearing an interest of 6 per cent.; now We can get as much muney as we need at a

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bare fraction over three per cent. into account our increased population and territory, our vastly increased resources and reduction in the rate of interest the debt as it stands to-day is not so greata burden to Canada, as was the debt of twenty-two years ago

A ridiculous phase of the color ques- tion has appeared in one of the schools of New York State. both elainiing to be white, had four boys attending the school. Two of the boys were light in color and were not interfered with The other two were dark and were expelled on the ground that they were negroes. It appears that the immediate cause of the dismissal was that sume of the children were in the habit of kissing the teacher before going home, and she did not want to receive this mark of affection from the two dark-skinned boys.

Remarking upon the demand of the Charlottetown Board of Trade fora reduc- tion of fire insurance rates and the resolu-

In his opinion, the | tion of the Board of Fire Underwriters, as

lately re-published, the Monetary Times Says :

“If these conditions have been fully com- plied with, the Board of Underwriters should keep faith with the people of Charlottetown, who have spent so much money In completing a waterworks system, by reducing Imsurance rates to the extent of 20 per cent., as promised. With insurance rates thus reduced, there will no doubt ensue a corresponding increase in the amount insured, which will benefit in- surer and insured alike.”

lhe Barristers’ Society of New Bruns- wick has resolved that the Judges of the Supreme Court are hereafter to be aldress- ed as **My Lord,” instead of ‘** Your Honor,” as heretofore. Whereupon the St. John Gazette remarks that such a change is not needed, and there is‘nothing to warrant it, either in the present status of the Su- preme Court or in anyclearly expressed pub- lic opinion on the subject. ‘If the Judges of our Supreme Court for more than a cen- tury have been contented with the title ‘Your Honor,” w hy should the present Judges be called ** Lords”? If English to be followed, why should they not adopt judicial wigs also.

-The editor of the Journal has met the Describing his passage to Ottawa he writes :

‘* Father Smith was excellent company, and together we made a capital team. He weighs him out with 290. We had made up our minds that we were the Jonahs responsible for the train’s delay, but we opened our eyes when at Richmond, Tues- day morning, a gentleman came aboard, fully six feet high, stout and broad and magnificent- ly built, and weighing only 333 lbs. We then became resigned our fate, at the same time devoutly tMAnkful that another Richmond man, who, the new comer said, weighed 380

lbs., was not going to be a passenger.”

Right Hon. John Morley, ina recent speech at Sheftield, commented pleasantly on Scotland’s reply, per Govan, to Tory appeals. Mr. Morley said :—

‘‘In November last the Chancellor of the Exchequer went into Scotland. He swept through it with waving plumes, with bran- dished sword and loud martial shouts, like Napoleon Bonaparte crossing the Alps at San- gers Circus. In December the Prime Minis- ter himself went to Scotland and tried a iittle version of the Midlothian campaign. He told them with jubilations that. Scotland had at last accepted the Primrose League. There were lunche*ns, there were profase decora- tions, the tables groaned sadel caskets and addresses, ud the Prime Minister himself,with all the authority of his character and his position said this :—‘‘ It is to you, Scotchmen above all others, that we appeal. If Scotland

i would once come to a sense of the issue of this

struggle; if Scotland would only give a de- cisive and distinct vote against the Home Rule movement, I am convinced the Home Rule party would dissolve.’ (Laughter.) Gen- tlemen, the Govan election is the answer to that pathetic appeal. Govan following Bridge- tou—(cheers)—said once for all to the Prime Minister that Scotland rejects his programme, and does not care for it; that she rejects his pathetic appeal ; that she will not give a dis- tinct and decisive vote against Hume Rule— (loud cheers)—that Scotland, solid at the next election, is going to range herself under the banner of the Liberal party—(hear, hear) and to prove herself true to the Liberal chief.’ (Loud cheers.

City Council Meeting. Tue adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was held last evening. His Worship Mayor Haviland, Chief Engineer Large and every member of the Board were present. There was also a large attend- ance of citizens. THE FISH MARKET BUILDING.

Mayor Haviland reported that he had re- ceived a proposition for the renting of the Fish Market building on Queen’s Wharf, for the storage of oats, at the rate of $50 per year, payable quarterly, from Mr. Charles H. Schurman. On motion of Councillor Morris, the pro- position was referred to the Public Pro- perty Committee.

THE ASSESSORS AND AUDITORS. His Worship also reported that the newly-elected Assessors and Auditors had been duly sworn in, and instructed as to the nature of their duties. THE BOARD OF FIREWARDENS.

The election of a Board of Firewardens was the next business attended to. The following gentlemen were elected :—

Ward 1—Robert McLaurin, Peter Clerk- in and Charles Hermans.

Ward 2—Francis P. McCarron, William Murray, jr., and Robert Crabbe.

Ward 3—-A. D. White, Thomas Camp- bell and William Taylor.

Ward 4—Dr. Strickland, Ewen McDoug- all and Edward Davy.

Ward 5—John Hagan, George Charles Hooper and Phillip Large.

The election of this Board gave rise to considerable discussion, Councillors Horne, McRae and Davison opposing the changes, and Councillors Eden, Taylor, Douse and Morris speaking in favor thereof.

WATER DEBENTURES.

On motion of Councillor Morris, second- ed by Councillor Byrne, it was,—

Resolved, That His Worship the Mayor is hereby authorized to issue $12,000 water de- bentures bearing interest at 5 per cent., pay- able in twenty tive years, for the waterworks, in pursuance of a requisition from the Water Commissioners.

Carried.

His Worship explained that this amount of $12,000 was the complement of the $165,000 authorized to be issued by the Waterworks Act.

Council adjourned.

Taking

A laborer and his wife, |

Bazaar and Tea. si clealen

| Tue Bazaar and Tea, under the auspices lof the Ladies’ Band of Earnest Workers lin connection with the Second Methodist 'Church, opened in the Market Hall this iia and will be continued this even- The Hall has been nicely fitted up for the oceasion. The fancy tables are well (stocked with useful as well as ornamental ‘articles, while the refreshment and candy | tables fairly groan under their weightof good Tea (of excellent quality) will be

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things.

served at five o'clock. The ladies presid- ing over the different tables are : Tea Table, No. 1-—-Mra. John Hobbs, Mrs,

Johu Peardon and Miss Anderson. Tea Table, No. 2—Mrs Damerell, Mrs, Augustus Down and Mrs. B. Hooper.

Fancy Table—Miss Janie Harper, Miss Janie Saunders, Miss Traier, Miss Macdonld, Miss Fairclough, Miss Adams and Miss LePage.

Refreshment Table--Miss Ashley, Miss

Carter and Mr. Knman.

Candy Table —Miss Millie Higgs, Miss Ida Seller and Miss May Stair.

Post Office—Miss Harris, Miss Annie Damerell, Mr. Edward Harperand Mr. L, Worthy.

This evening music and other attractions. attend.

there will be post-ottice, Don’t fail to

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Summer Carnival.

The increasing success of the Montreal winter carnival has suggested to an enter- prising Haligonian the advisability of hold- ing a summer carnival in Halifax. In the course of a letter on the subject in the Halifax Herald the gentleman referred to says :— ‘““Why should not a summer carnival be held in Halifax? We are ina position to give a summer show which cannot be duplicated on the American Continent, With the com- bined assistance of the army and navy, who have been always in the past ready to give their co-operation, we have at once the nucleus of w grand carnival. With an attack by the navy on the fortsyin the harbor; rowing re- gatta by the war ships and amateurs; yacht races under the auspices of the Nova Scotia yacht squadron ; torchlight procession on the harbor by the navy, assisted by local clubs aud illumination of the war ships, with tor- pede work in the harbor ; and torchlight pro- cessions in the streets by firemen,—where can such another sight be seen? Halifax in the month of July is at its best. The trees are in full feliage and the park and public gar- dens look their prettiest—and where can prettier be seen? With these attractions, bringiug as they would, thousands of strangers to this city and province—what is there our people can do to better show the beauties of this city? <A thiug of this kind should be ex- tensively advertised months before coming off, so that tourists may arrange for taking it in when making their plans for their summer trips.”

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LETPERS TO THE EDITOR,

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Savage Treatment.

Str, —I would call the attention of the public in this Island to a grievance which, from its very nature, requires prompt era- dication wherever it exists, and that is: the inhuman practice (held in repute by some teachers) of slapping their pupils violently on the ears, holding them up by the. ears, &c., a catalogue of barbarisms, which sav- ages would hesitate before permanently adopting, and, whichemployed in a civi- lized country, reflects eternal discredit upon those who practise them. But along with the pain inflicted, there is the danger of injuring the delicate organisms of the ear, and this fact would form base enough for any argument mortal man would wish to advance against this uncivilized, this cruel, this insane maltreating of God's creatures. When societies have been form- ed for the prevention of cruelty to animals, and vigorously enforce their laws, how much moreso, then, should laws be executed which havea direct bearing on creatures infinitely superier to the brute creation. I will not say that this practice is universal throug- out the schools of the Province, as I am not qualified to make that assertion; but I «vill say thatin one particular school in this county of King’s it prevails to an extensive and alarming degree. I would be loth to mention any names, but if the degraded wretch to whom { particularly refer, can take anything snugly home to himself, he had better do so at once, and avoid the in

evitable expulsion and consequent dis- grace, which would be only a just punish-

ment for his cruel and unmanly actions. JUNIUS., King’s County. sdevag-<eeeiaaidiiatpinatininatiinmeies: te

Personal.

Count William Bismarck has been appoint- ed President of the Province ot Hanover.

The Journal reports that Mr. Karriage Day, Wellington, has received a telegram inforim- ing him of the death of his son Artemas in the lumber woods some days ago.

Cardinal Ledochowski, formerly Primate of Poland and Archbishop of Posen, is dead at Rome. He was imprisoned by Bismarck, but was released on his promise to reside abroad.

There is a report that Prince Bismarck found in the Geffcken papers ‘an anonymous memorandum in Sir Robert Morier’s hand- writing, disclosing a scheme for upsetting Prince Bismarck. The document is said to explain the bitterness of the Geffcken-Morier incident.

Empress Frederick’s position in Germany is endangered by the Contemporary Review article, now in its fifth edition. The story about the Prince of Wales’ quarrel with Count Herbert Bismarck is confirmed. Count Her- bert said to the Prince, ‘‘ No more Britishers now will meddle in German politics.”” The Prince, who loves his sister, the Empress Frederick, with a tender affection, was mightily offended. The Empress’ nervous sys ten is broken, but her physical health is u impaired. | The world has long loved Queen Victeria |for her admirable conduct as a wife and mother. The London Vor/d has a pleasant paragraph whick shows that the good Queen’s devotion to her children is as marked as in their youth. The World says: ‘Thos: who see them together say that nothing is more touching thca the absolute unselfishness and devotion of ihe Queen for the Empress Fred- erick, ‘I'he Queen's one thought from morn- ‘ing to night is to minister to the comfort of | her daughter, and endeavour to diminish her grief, andthe smallest wish of the Empress is jattended to and carried out with the most affectionate assiduity. The 2mpress is look- ing very worn and tired, and sleeps badly, but the rest and quiet of Windsor, which she enjoys thoroughly, and which she and her daughters are vever weary of expatiating on, are already beginning to have a good affect on

her health and spirits.

Local Notices.

‘nesu Sausages, 12 cents per pound, made | daily at Saunders & Newsom's Meat Market, Kent Street. - febl4 2w |

Balance of Heavy Underwear selling at cost | at D. A. Bruce's. tf--febl3

Misses’ and Boys’ Felt Overshoes, only 85e, at R. K. Jost’s. feb4t* |

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Sleigh Robes and Fur Coats selling at cos | at D. A. Bruce's tf febl2 | |

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MR. VINNICOMBE,

Assisted by his Pupils and some of the best Vocal and Instrumental Talent of the City, will give one of their

Popular Orchestral Concerts a, MU. A. ALL,

Tuesday, dth of March.

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St. Joln'’s Church, Milton,

INTEND HOLDING A SOCIAL IN

KENWITT HOUSE,

sol Bem Thursday Evening, Feb. tith.

MUSIC, DINNER and TEA will be pro- vided.

TICKETS— Dinner, 50c.; Tea, 25c.

Tables will be laid from 6 p. m.

If the weather is unfavorably will be held on following evening.

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VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM FOR SALE.

HB undersigned will sell by PUBLIC AUC: TION, at the residence of the late ELISHA A, COFFIN, Mount Stewart,

On Friday, First Day of March Next,

At the Hour of One o'clock in the Afternoon,

That valuable Freehold Farm formerly owned by the lete Kiisha A. Coffin.

‘Bhis Farm is situate within one-quarter cf a mile of Mount Stewart R-ilway Station, contains One Hundred and Forty-five Acres of Land, sixty acres of which are under cultivation, a large part of the balance being well wooded. There is also » Salt Marsh on the property, on which a large quantity of Hay can be cut yearly.

The buildings consist of a good Dwelling House, Barn and Shed, all in good repair.

This is one of the most desirable Farm proper- ties offered for sale in Queen’s County for some years. A good title will be given the purchaser.

For further particulars apply to the under- signed; or to Messrs, Sullivan & Macneil), of Charlottetown, Barristers,

JAMES H. COFFIN, JOHN McEWEN, SAMUEL A. COFFIN, Dated February lath, 1889. febli—dy taw wky

D. A. MACKINNON, LL. B., Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Commis- sioner of Deeds, Wills, &., GEORGETOWR, -- P. E. ISLAND.

MONEY TO LOAN.

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OTICE,— An old Truck Wagon left on the | premises of the subscriber, if not called for

and expenses paid, will be sold on Market. square, on Friday, March 2?, 3889.—LeEMUEL - HIBLIPS. 4d 3i—tfeb7

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 189)

THE GOODS ARE FIRST-CLASS,

trices Euow and Variety Great,

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PEREINS & STERNS’.

[x] -—— Stock of Grey Cottons, A barge Stock of White Cottons,

CANADIAN AND AMERICAN PRINTS,

Snirtings and Ginghams, Biack and Colored Dress Goods,

fable Linen, Towels, Towellings, Bad Tickings, Hessians, Counterpanes, Toilet Covers, Gretonnes, Sheetings, Table Napkins.

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VERY BES? VALUER IN GARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS,

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The above bought at the right time and place, and will be sold as we always do sell ~-CHEAP. PERKENS & STERNS.

Charlottetown, J an. 25. TREQ— dy & wky

‘eit Slauolter Sale of lating

FOR THIRTY DAYS.

(Overeoats, Reefers, and Suits, Two, Three and Four

Dollars tess than Regular Prices, oat ~ me () ono ‘ The entire stock must go. As some of our competitors are attempting slaighter sales they will find us there to; and any person who buys Cl thing Without first seeing our stuck, will miss the biggest bargains

ever given in this city. | J. B. MACDONALD, QUEEN STRERT.

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FURNITURE!

THE CHEAPEST YET !

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Galland Inspect, and get Bargains at Auction Prices for Cash.

THE CHEAPEST PLACE ON P. £. ISLAND.

DRAWING ROOM PARLOR SUITES. best value,

BEDROOM SUITES at lowest prices,

All kinds of UPHOLSTERED GOODS at Bargains,

PICTURE FRAMING, 125 varieties, very cheap and nobby,

LOUKING GLASSES.

The latest in WINDOW BLINDS, and all kinds of WINDOW FURNITURE and Fixings at cost.

No trouble to show goods.

FURNITURE WAREROOMS, opposite the Post Office. JOHN NEWSON,

Chai luttctown, Jan, 31, 1889.

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