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Liberal - Conservative Candidates,

FOR BELFAST: A. A. MeLean, Esquire.

FOR TIGNISH: Captain Frank Gallant.

THE DAILY EXAMINER.

MARCH 14, 1888.

How the Account Stands.

Tue Patriot has had a pretty bad fall, and.is, therefore, using the language of the fishwife. Tue Examiner, it says, ‘‘is becoming more foolish every day.” Why ? Because Tor Examiner has maintained that this Province, with anincome from the Dominion of $193,537.20, is in a better position than when its income from the Dominion was $159,005.38 !—because THE EXAMINER made the fact clear to the dullest intellect by capitalizing the two amounts, demonstrating that, after deducting our floating debt from our present capital, we have still about $600,000 more to the good than we had in 1878. Because we did this we are told that ‘‘Tum Examiner is be- coming nore foolish every day,” and readers of the Patriot are treated to a labored edi- torial headed ‘‘ The Tory Organ’s Absurd Figures.”

The Patriot says :—

“<The most of the subsidy increase has been the per capita allowance on the increase of opulation. This may not be permanent. The population of the Island may decrease. It would be just as much sense to say that the laboring man who earns $300 a year possesses a capital of $6,000. What banker would rate him worth that amount? The per capita allowance is based ona sound principle. It assumes that an increase of population will necessitate a greater expenditure on the part of the local government. ‘The increase, there- fore, is no addition to the capital of the pro- vince. You might as well say thata man having a wife and seven children was better off financially with a salary of $500 than he was when he had only one.child and a salary of $400. The whole argument of Taz Ex- AMINER is utterly absurd.”

The Patriot is silent about the $20,000 obtained as a result of the exertions of the Local Government ; but inadvertantly, no doubt, makes an admission in the statement that most of the subsidy increase is due to the increase of the population. Then, part of the increase in the subsidy, the Patrtot admits, is due to the efforts of the Govern- ment.

But the Patriot feara that ‘‘the popula- tion may decrease.” Is the wish father to the thought? or is our patriotic contempor- ory merely pessimistic? We see no reason to fear that ‘‘the population may decrease.” Our young men and maidens marry, and the children play about our streets. Our harvests have beon plentiful. It is not likely that large numbers of our people will die of starvation. Our fields have been cleared. Many cattle feed in our green pas- tures or stand in comfortable _ stables. We have abundant store of mussel mud. Our farmers are, for the most part, sober, industrious and prosperous, and not likely to cease their labors. Weseeno prospect of a war that will cut the rising generation off, and we trust that pestilence will not come nigh the peaceful blessings of a right- eous people. Why then,should we fear a de- crease of population? We should not fear. We should rather ‘‘ thank God and take courage.” ;

The Patriot’s illustration of a laboring man earning $300 a year is beside the mark ; far a laboring man may fall sick or die ; but the country lives on,—just as an office continues though its occupants may be changed. Officers in the army used to sell and buy commissions, and an_ officer who received £1,000 a year would obtain

ore for his commission than another who received only $500. On the same principle this Province stands, as we maintain, in a better position with an income from Canada of $193,537.20 than it did when its income was only $159,005.38.

Bat, says the Patriot, ‘‘It is assumed that an inerease of population will necessi- tate a greater expenditure on the part of the Government.” If the assumption were true in respect to this Province there would ba some force in the Patriot’s argument. But in respect to this Province and the two political parties by which its affairs are administered, the assumption is not true. Though our population has largely increased, the public expenditure of the Province is considerably less now than it wae in 1878 —when the Opposition were in office. The expenditure then amounted to $334;133.29; in 1886 it was—as a result of the economy and prudence of the Government—only $304,466.65 !

The cause of this great difference lies here: the Oppositionists are extravagant and taxgathering ; the Government are careful, prudent, economical,—stopping the taxgatherer in; his course, husbanding and adding to the resources of the Province. So that, though there has been a large addition to the population, and large additions to the cost of education, etc., the total expenditure of the Government is less now than it was when their predecessors were in office, and there is also more capital at Ottawa to the credit. of the Province.

If Chamberlain gets a peerage for negoli- ating the fishery treaty, the American Com-

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Editorial Notes.

—Claus Spreckels, the famous sugar king of the Pacific coast, is about. -establishing-a mammoth sugar refinery somewhere in the Atlantic Coast States, probably in Philadel- phia. He says he will be entirely independ- ent of the trusts, will run his refinery: for all it is. worth, and-sell sugar for what he can get, without regard to any other organi- vation. ‘The New York Herald says :—

‘“‘That the coast planter is a fighter needs no further testiniony to prove. His whole attitude has been one of antagonism to com- bines, and he has always refused to enter any of them, though great inducements have been offered him to join. He has numerous agents working for him all over the East, and when he starts in the trust might as well dissolve.

—Mr. Hitt, who has introduced in Con- gress a resolution favoring commercial union with Canada, is very frank in the avowal of his motives. He says: ‘Ina commercial union, with a common tariff and the border free, probably a larger part of the imports of Canada than at present would enter by way of New York and the New England ports—and the receipts of Canadian ports would, of course, corres- pondingly fall off.” And at the Boston banquet of the Merchant’s Association a short time ago Mr. Hitt thus expresed him- self :—‘* We in the West would like you, manufacturers of New England, to have access to that great market of Canada. With a reciprocity treaty, or, better still, commercial union, you will have the pre- ference over English, French and German goods ; and in two years’ time after it is adopted goods from Yankee manufacturers will be in every retail store from Montreal to Victoria.”

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Entertainment in St. James’ Hall.

Tue entertainment in St. James’ Hall last evening was an intellectual Washington pie, in which good music and good read- ings were so combined and sandwiched that the dish, as a whole, was, in the high- est degree, enjoyable. The sweet notes of the piano duet by Miss Weeks and Mr. Earle were a fitting prelude to the thrilling

Rev. James Carruthers. .Then there was Mr. Wilson’s ‘‘Mary of Argyle’’—in good voice—followed by a scene from ‘‘ Henry the Kighth,” in “which Mr. Carruthers played several parts and played all well. The glee, ‘* Row, Boatman, Row,” by the choir of St. James’ Church, under the leadership of Professor Earle, was really good, and the song, ‘‘ Ye Pretty Birds,” by Mrs. Malcolm McLeod, was one of’ the most delicious layers in the pie—every note clear, true and sweet. Mr. Carruthers’ reading, ‘‘Down Among the Doctors,” greatly tickled the ‘‘risibles”> of all who partook of the pie; and Mrs. Roomes’ beautiful song, ‘*The «Maid o’ Dundee,” was capital, pleasing highly every one who heard it—particularly the Scotch. Little Miss€Churchill’s contribution, a piano solo, was lively and highly creditable, consider- ing her youth. Mr. Carruthers’ reading from ‘‘Macbeth” was. realistic, and very dramatic ; but the horrors of the scene were speedily dispelled by Donizette’s overture to Belisaries, played asa piano duet by Miss Weeks and Mr. Earle. The ‘‘Leap Year's’ Wooing,” read : by; Mr. Carruthers, was suggestive as well as amusing. As a result we shall, no doubt, have several ‘‘interesting events” to chronicle ere long; and Mr. Carruthers may perhaps have another part to play. To conclude, the choir sang ‘‘ Vogel’s Waltz, ” by request, and again evinced the improve- ment they have made under the tution of Professor Earle. On the whole, Mr. Carruthers, . Professor: Earle and all who took part in the entertainment are to be congratulated.

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Both Fined.

An assault case of more than ordinary in- terest was tried at Souris on Tuesday last, before four of the local J. P’s. It seems that one day last week the defendant, who isa pedler by occupation, called, at the house of Ewen McPherson, of Bay For- tune. While there the plaintiff purchased some sweeties from the defendant, anda dispute arose, the one alleging that he had paid for them, and the other that he had not, High words followed, which ended in plaintiff tearing defendant’s coat, and otherwise attempting to thrash him; where- upon defendant drew a revolver and fired twice, the one bullet passing over plaintiff's head, and, the other so near _ his feet that the, smoke of the pistol enveloped them—at least so it was stated in the evidence. The shooting did not have the desired effect. On the con- trary, it made the plaintiff all the more anxious to be at his antagonist. McPher- son, at this juncture, interfered, got hold of, and restrained him with some difficulty, until defendant got away. These were the main points in the case. Several witnesses were called. The Magistrates after*hearing them, and the two parties to the suit, de- cided to fine both plaintiff and defendant, the one $5. with. costs, and the other $3 with costs. . The senior magistrate, in. the presence of a large number of persons who were present at the trial, announced the decision of the Court, condemning at the same time, the pernicious custom of carry- ing revolvers, a custom which is entirely too prevalent at the present time.

Gabriel Dumont Heard From.

The Morning Call has a special from St. Laurent; N. W. T., which says a large meeting of Metis was held at: Batoche yes- terday, at the request of the ex-rebel leader Gabriel Dumont, now in New York. Let- ters were read from him saying that although far away, he had not stopped working in the interest of the Metis. He says he has, however, changed his mind, and will only use political means, and in this he is supported by and is working jointly with prominent Canadian Liberal politicians.

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PorvLar Exrressions.—It is interesting to trace the evolution of words and expressions. Cultivated people say, ‘‘How do you do?” Those who are less precise say, ‘‘ Howdydoo?” In the {back woods of Tennessee they say, ‘Howdy?’ The noble red men in the west say ‘‘ How?” while the cats on the fence say ‘*Qw.”

Tran By Jury.—Spain has decided to permit. trials by jury, but the selection of the jury is to be left to the Government

rendition of ‘‘ The Railway Chase,” by the.

Beer sup toerek Very muth Fike a° x : oes

THE DAILY EXAMINER,

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NOTES AND COMMENTS. Things Said and Done on the Streets and Elsewhere.

So the city has another law suit on hand. This time the damages claimed are placed at $1500, and. are’ for in- juries sustained by a citizen, who, ona dark night last autumn, fell into one of the cellars on the burnt district, Great George Street, and was seriously hurt. © The authorities were, time and again, cautioned about these open cellars, and advised to have them fencéd in, but declined doing so until after the accident referredto. Their carelessness will, in. all-probability, result in a verdict against the city. But then we are getting used to ya sort.of thing.

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Speaking of law-suits, reminds me of the one which has recently been entered against the towmof Moncton. The plaintiff is a man named McKay, the owner of some tenement houses whose cellars were flooded

owing. to the authorities having | neglectel to open up the drains and allow the water to run as

it should. Just how the matter will end remains to be seen. Perhaps the Council will compromise with the injured party, as did our own Council on one or two occa- sions. Whichever way the. matter goes, our civic rulers should take warning and see that in future more attention is paid to the opening up of drains, oe

At the Council meeting on Monday night, Councillor Byrne very properly called the attention of the City Marshal, the Mayor and all good citizens tothe many acts of vandalism perpetrated by the boys in the neighborhood of Queen Square. Every tine night crowds of boys, many of whom are old enough to have more sense, amuse themselves by chasing each other around the Post Office and Provincial Building, breaking up the wire fencing and seats in the neighborhoud, and ofttimes colliding with ladies and gentlemen who have occa- sion to pass through the Square. ' If the police were to capture one or two of these boys and “makean example of: them = it would have a deterrent effect upon the others: Will they do so?

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There is another and even worse nuisance which obtains in this city, and. to which I beg to direct the attention of the police. I refer to the practice some’ of the young fellows who hang around the corners have of soliciting cents from passers by. This ‘practice has been worked for all it is worth for some years past, yet I have never heard of any person being arrested therefor. If the money asked for, and, in the majority of cases,given to avoid insult, were to go to any other purpose than to buy liquor with which to keep the mendicants in a state of intoxication, there would not be so much ground for complaint. But as it is ap- propriated solely for that use and purpose, it is about time the police took a hand in the game‘and ‘ spoiled it.

* { It is a great pity that the Benevolent

Irish Society, when transforming the Bible Christian Church building into a theatre, did not see fit to. elevate the rear seats. Had this been done_ the building would havé heen much improved, and the comfort and pleasure of those who attend peform- ances there greatly enhanced. There is, however, plenty of. time to effect the im- provement yet. The cost would be but trifling, and would sdon be repaid by the increased patronage of the public. There is also room for improvement in the stage arrangements, and in the matter of ventila- tion. A sounding board over the stage would be a decided improvement, and one or two skylights would add considerably to the comfort of the large audiences which sometimes assemble there. Will these much-needed improvements be made ?

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The Lyceum is, however, not the only place where large assemblages congregate in which there is room for improvement. The acoustic and ventilating arrangements in the Y. M. C: A. and Market Hall should be attended to without delay. Many of our churches might also have skylights put in with a beneficial result. One skylight is worth half-a-dozen side windows. -The windows admit drafts ana foul odors, which are at times yery distressing, while they do not carry off any of the fetid air which @in- variably permeates the atmosphere of a crowded room. The improvements could be effected’ with little trouble and at small cost. Who shall be the first to move in the matterof making.them ?

5 Percy.

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Lonsdale as a Naturalist.

Lord Lonsdale, of whom so much _ talk was made last year in connection with Vio- let Cameron and her scoundrel of a hus- band, De Bensaude, who also administered a threshing in Hyde Park to Sir George Chetwynd, whose name is now under a cloud as regards racing matters, for speak- ing disrespectfully of a well known society lady (Mrs. Langtry), arrived in Montreal a few days ago. He has come out in con- nection with the Scottish naturalist society of Edinburgh, whoare anxious’ to obtain specimens of the Polar bear, musk ox or any other rare birds or beasts that may fall to the gun of their enterprising member. “They have skins of the Polar bear and musk ox that they have bought, but the rule is that all specimens shall be the pro- duct of the gun of one of the members.

The route I shall take will be to Calgary, via C. P. R.; then” by sledges for about three hundred miles, and then by the best way I can to the Great Slave Lake and the Great Bear to the Mackenzie River, which the great naturalist Schwatka unsuccessful- ly attempted, from thence round Macken- zie Bay and as far north as the ice floes will permit me to go, and then return by Alaska. brought out in the new book the Society is publishing.”

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Dissotvinc Views, illumined with the oxy-hydrogen light, will be shown in St. Paul’s Schoolroom to-morrow (Thursday) evening, at § o'clock, English cathedrals, scenes ot Lon- don, and other views. Admission 10 cents.

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Farmers in the Sacramento Valley, Cali- fornia, are compelled to patrol their. wheat fields to prevent wild geese from destroying them. The geese move in flocks of thou-

sands, gd wi ; corer a afty acre lot at ord Samoa : ae

The result. of the trip will be.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

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- Market Square.

S1r,—The Market Square at present looks more. like an ill-kept farm yard than aught else. Can not our City Fathers try the experiment of-testing the advantages of the Jail Square as a hay market ? Nothing could thus be lost to trade, and the central portion of the city would not be disfigured as itnow is: Who will move in the matter?

: BusINEss.

March 14, 1888.

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Wanted.

“©9205. H. A. Alden, Burlington, Prince Co., P. E. I., has ‘The Seience of Life,’ Art Portfolio; ‘National. Music Teacher ;’ ‘En- eyclopedia of Useful Knowledge,’ The

Secrets of Ancient and. Modern Magic,” and] one silver vest chain, which he will exchangé

for a printing press and outfit.”

Si1r,—The enclosed clipping from. the Family Herald, of Montreal, is sent you by a subscriber, hoping you may have sufficient unused material to exchange with the advertizer, and thereby secure the above valuable works (don’t mind the silver vest chain), which L believe you would be will- ing to donate to form a nucleus for the anticipated public library.

Economist.

[Yes, we have an old press and. some old

‘type which might be exchanged for the

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DIED. At the residence of her brother, Mr. James Herring, Murray Harbor South, Feb. , 29th, Elizabeth, widow of the late Thomas Davy. She died as she lived—a good Christian.

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AUCTION.

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1 will sell by Auction, at my Salesroom, on

FRIDAY, 16th inst., at 1.30 o’clock

3 LAUNDRY MACHINES in perfect work.

ing order.

G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer,

FURNITURE.

Y AUCTION, on FRIDAY, ; B a. m., at Beoiik: 11 Queen SrRee [=

A lot of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE - prising :—B. W. Parlor Suite (hair cloth), Centro Table (marble top), Sideboard, Cheftionier (wal- nut), Wardrobes, Ex. Table (mahogany), Hook- case, Hall Table, Hat Stand, Desk and Bureau combined, Sewing Machine (Wheeler & Wilson) Parlor, Bedroom and Stair Carpets, Tables, Chairs, Bureaus, Bedsteads, Feather Beds, Mat. trasses, Window Curtains (Repp) Venetian Blinds, Piciures, Vases, Flower Stands &e Couk Stove, Parlor and Shop Stoves. &c. =

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21,

AT ONE O’CLOCE-:

.,75 Shropshire and Oxford Down Sheep and Lambs, 1 Imported Shropshire Ram, 3 years old,

1 Oxford Down $6

yearling,

1 Heavy Cart Mare, 1400 lbs,, in foal to the celebrated

Horse ‘ Lucky Lad,”

1 “ Barrister” Colt, 2 years old,

The Sheep are the product of alternate breeding with Prize Shropshire and Oxford Down Rams during the past seven years, and are now in Lamb to the imported superior Shropshire Ram, the foundation stock being chiefly Grade Shropshire.

Terms ~: 3 months, approved notes.

A. MceNEILLB,

Ch’town, March 13, 1888.

AUCTIONEER,

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C TMS Seas0l,

Our immense Stock of Room Paper is now ready for sale.

WE HAVE OVER 30,000 ROLLS ON HAND,

Bought ia England, Scotland, United States and Canada,

Newest Patterns and Lowest Prices.

20:

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Charlottetown, March 12, 1888.

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hiust clear out Surplus Stock to make room Bargains will be

Ladies and Children’s HOSIERY,

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‘ ULSTER and MANTLE CLOTHs, CORSETS, allsizes (from best inakers) White and Cream LACES and EDGINGS Wool and Tapestry TABLE COVERS, DRESS GOODS (in newest shades), :

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SCOTCH TWEEDS—Nice patterns TRUNKS-and VALISES, all sizes, ROOM PAPER—The latest patterns, the 1

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argest assortment, the lowest prices,

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SUITS.

Heavy All-Wool Pants a Specialty.

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KNIT SHIRTS, ALL STYLES.

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SIGN OF THE LION, QUEEN STREEI,

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