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Tus Darty EXAMINER.

JANUARY 18, 1884,

The City Finances.

Tue Civic Accounts for the year 1883, were laid before the citizens at their meeting in the Market Hall om Tuesday evening last. Here we may say that we think itis to be regretted that the accounts, which are published in very | coucise form, were not ready for distri-| bution at as early last year, so that those most could. have had more time for their | examination before Nomination day, than | the few hours intervening between, Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. | Perhaps the delay was unavoidable ; it} was none the less suggestive, however. }

The citizens who were present at the meeting, aud they were a large number, | expressed themselves well satisfied with the explanations of the financial position of the city as Councillors | Morris and Taunton, and to satisfy the | citizens of Charlottetown is of itself a greai accomplishment.

Our space will not permit of a lengthy review of the situation, neither is it necessary, considering that the accounts are scattered broadcast. But there are some statements made which we cannot allow to unchallenged. For ip- stance credit is taken for $83,791 worth of real estate. Where is itfouud? The Market House and land are set down at $33,596. Now the value of this pro- perty must be judged by the revenue it produces. The receipts from the Market House and Hall for 1883 were $2,675, less $755 expenditure, leaving a net iu- come of $1,920, which, capitalized at eight per cent., would give $24,000 as the valve of the property in question. In} the same way Pownal Wharf, with its several additions, is valued at $23.695 The revenue received from it was $1,('49 which capitalized at eight per cent. gives $13,1!0, asthe value of Pownal Wharf to the citizens. Queen’s Wharf is valued at $13,000, it yields $750, which, capi- talized in the same way, gives $9,125 as the value of the property. The Engine Houses and laod may be worth $6 100— as we are not acquaioted with them we will express po opinion. Then there are several plots of land said io be at Spring Park.Queen Street and King Street,valaed at $7,103.75, (allowing for what has been sold) but of what earthly use they are to the citizens we dc not know. One thing is certain if they were in -other hands, they would at least be worth the taxes to the city. But leaving them at the valuations plaeed upon them we would suggest a deduction from the Real Estate Account upon the items of Market House and the wharves of about $24,000. That would make the balance about $60,000, a very large figure indeed. Turning to the Plant and Moveable Property <Ac- count we are surprised to find that the figures are based almost entirely upon a valuation made seven years ago. Has no depreciation taken place since then. Some of the engines, we observe, have been sold for which credit to the extent of $600 is given. But has none of the hose burst since 1877? Are the hooks and ladders all intact? To our own certain knowledge a fire bell has been cracked and mended and recast since, avd was not improved by the operation. Ob yes, we will be told that the condemned hose has been replaced and a new hose-reel has been bought. Very true, but the Accounts take credit also for these addi- tional expenditures. Credit is taken for the old hose and for the new hose, for the old city scales and the new scales, for the old reels and the new reels. We are surprised that among the “fixtures” we do not see those belonging to the late lamented Salvage Corps. Again allow us to suggest that off the $24,506.74 to the credit of the plant aud moveable pro- perty account, the odd figures be taken and $20,000 be substituted, which we think a large valuation.

Turning now to the Balance Sheet, let us substitute forthe amounts set down as the value of Real Estate and Plant and Moveable Property, the sum of $60,000 and $20,000 respectively. It appears the Fire Department have on hand $100, very good; estate of P. McQuaid owes $225, if our recollection serves us, that estate has done the same thing for a good many years past, what it may be worth we do not know, $1,696.66 are put down as Arrears of Assessment on Real Estate for the year 1878 and $1417.39 for the year 1879. Divide both these items by 1,000 and we shail have the probable amounts that will be realized from there assets. $389 constitute the arrears for 1880-1-2 and $2,375 for last year. The whole lot of arrears amount to $5,886—if $2,000 ever be realized from them we may congratulate our- selves. It is fortunate that there was but little mouey in the City Treasury when the Bank of P. E. Island failed, otherwise the amount of nojes of that institution on hand might have amounted to more thav $48, on which the loss wiil probably be $25. From the total assets, which the accounts place at $117,307 56 we think we are justified in deducting $32,000, which will kave $85,307.56 as represeuting the true assets of the city, and a high figure at that. We are sorry that we cannot deduct anything from the liabilities, They are plainly set forth av? amount to $110,132.30, if even this amount covered all outstand- ing indebtedoess, which we believe it does not. The fact is simply this, that if the city were to be sold out to-more morrow, the asssets would not cover the

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wish to blame the present City Coun- cil or its Finance #Committeo for this state of affairs—far from it, but.we do not approve of their putting forth a report tending to mislead the public as to the true state of affairs. It is no excuse for them to say that their predecessors did the same thing; from a

‘party that went to the polls with such

promises of reform, and that was return- ed so triumphantly’to carry out their reforms we expected better things. The “Patriot” and Mr. Justice Hensley.

Tue Patriot attempts to mitigate its attack upon Mr. Justice Hensley by claiming the right to criticise the con- duct and decision of the Judges of any Court. It no doubt has the right, which it denies to Tue ExaMIneR—we dare not say a word.regarding any deci- sion or any dictum of a Judge.

But the attack upon Mr. Justice Hensley is simply outrageous. The charge against him is this: That know- ing an incompetent,person to have been appointed Clerk of the Crown, ‘‘during the absence of one Judge and the illness of another,” *‘without their knowledge,” and ‘‘against their will,” he swore ip this ‘incompetent person,’ and thus made himself a party to the intrusion of an “incompetent” individual to an office for which’ be was uufit. This is the charge against Mr. Justice Hensley, and we repeat that when it is considered from what source this charge comes it is more than mere impertinence—it is a gross and wanton insult.

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Agricultural Education.

As had been announced, the Honorable Donald Ferguson delivered his lecture on “Agricultural Education,’ before the Young Men’s Christian Association, last evening. Charles Palmer, Esquire, oc- cupied the chair. While the subject was not a very attractive one for a city audience, still the lecturer can congratua- late himself upon having had on the benches before him some of the best

thinkers in the conimunity. We must eay, however, that after a gentle- man had devoted so much _ time

avd attextion to the preparation of a lecture as it was evident Mr. Ferguson did, the young men, if there are any belonging to jhe Association before which it was delivered, might have had the courtesy to have put in an appearance for an hour or so; and neither the lecturer nor the audience should have been subject to the annoyance caused by the slamming of the main doors at intervals of every half-minute. Mr. Ferguson’s lecture was, as a gentleman remarked te us afterwards, ‘practical, useful and eloquent.’ If we attempted to make any remarks upon it, we fear we might subject ourselves to the criticism which the lecturer passed upon news- paper men who undertake to enlighten farmers upon agricultural subjects, we shall therefore content ourselves with re- marking that the lecture was well de- livered and the language chaste and beautiful. After the close the chairman made a few remarks, and Judge Hensley moved a vote of thanks, which was seconded by G. R. Beer, Esq., and sup- ported by Hon. D. Laird, all of whom highly complimerted Mr. Ferguson. To-day we commence the publication of the lecture in our columns, and we are satisfied it will amply repay perusal.

Summerside Items,

The chief local topic of discussion here is the pending election under the Scott Act. The adyocates of this measure, as well as those of the new Licence Law, are actively at work organizing public meetings, prepar- ing capaign literature, etc,, with the view of influencing the electors. It is useless to deny the fact that wide-spread dissatis- faction exists in reference to the practical operation of the present law, but where to attach the blame is the difficulty.

The Capes’ couriers are fully equipped for the winter service and we are in daily recvipt of wails from the Mainland.

A skating carnival is in course of pre- —-—-4f4n. fap Ah dee nnnnn nant he Theili paration for the townspeople at the Drilj Shed; and horse racing on the ico is receiv- ing considerable attention.

A few evenings since some of the personal friends of Henry F. Jarvis, Esq., M. D., presented that gentleman with a handsome fur overcoat, as a token of their appreci- ation for his good qualities, as a professional man and a citizen, la accepting the gift the ductor made a felicitous off-hand reply.

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Fripay, Jan. 18, 1884.

McKenzie vs. Queen Insurance Company. -—The jury in this case last night found a verdict for the plaintiff for $220. Peters for plaintiff. M. McLeod, Q. C. for defen- dant.

Robertson vs, Robertson.—An action of ejectment is now being tried. Peters & Peters for plaintiff. Palmer for defendant.

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Campbell & Rayden are offering every description of groceries’ and housekeepers’

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Theo, 8. McLeod advertiges an Orange Tea, at Hunter River, on the 12th July next.

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‘Foun Piay” on fourth page. os Don’? ForGEr the Carnival at the Rink to- night, viemniiaeiidlil THe mail couriers left Cape Traverse for this city at 2.55 p. m. isinpiaai inhale Tuk great attraction is the Carnival at the Rink to-night. Laide Tux choir of St, Paul’s Church propose to give aconcert on Shrove Tuesday, February 26th. > Rev. Attan Simpson, of Poplar Grove Church, Halifax, is at New Glasgow, where he has been attending his father’s obsequies.

. > Tux tire which consamed Blackhall’s Livery Stables, in St. John, happened from the stove in Thompson’s store falling down, and the flames spreading through the partition which separated the store from the stable. dealin

Tue Carnival at Citizens’ Skating Rink to-night will be a grand affair. The number of masqueraders is very large, and the cos- tumes are picturesque. The Committee have made extensive preparations for visitors.

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FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS have been distri- buted among one hundred and thirteen labor- ers in Montreal, whose contracts were broken by the Canadian Pacific Railway at Algoma. There are still as many more to compromise with.

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Tue wrestling match between Edwina Bibby champion of the United States, and Matsada Sovakichi, the Japanese champion, for $600 a side, took place at Irving Hall, New York, on the 14th inst., and was won by Bibby in two straight falls.

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From the annual report of the Dominion Rifle Association, it appears that the receipts last year were $14,868 and the expenditure $14,827. An effort will be made to induce the Government to restore the annual grant to $10,000, the original tigure.

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THe new St. John Cotton Mill has received a very large order for cotton from the Magog Print Works in the Eastern Townships, Que- bec. The upshot of the print business will be that the Magog works will require one half of the present output of the cotton mills of Canada. —St. John Sun.

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TEMPERANCE is reported making good pro- gress in Newfoundland. On New Year’s Day the Total Abstinence Societies had their an- nual march in procession through St. John’s, with insignia, and accompanied by a band. The Societies waited on Sir F. B. Carter, Ad- ministrator, of the Government, at Govern- ment House.

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Svicipky.—On Friday morning last Mrs. JoUimore, the wife of George Jollimore, a fisherman, ate some rat poison at her residence, corner Buckingham and Albermarle streets, Halifax, from the effects of which she died on Friday night. The reason for the act is not known, The woman was apparently in good health and of sound mind,

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Tue Boston 7) aveller says the streets cf the principal cities of the United States are oft-n in a most deplorable cordition. In Boston they have been almost impassable the presen season; in New York they are in a condition of chronic filthiness, and in Philadelphia they are but a trifle better. The bad example set by Charlottetown last year is, it will be seen, producing its effects in greater cities.

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Tne loafers who appear to possess the mght of way at Hyndman’s Corner should, in some forcible manner be shown that neither their neither their usefulness nor beauty is appreci- ated. The unwary pedestrian is, on account of their obstruction, compelled to make a wide sweep, which neeessitates him taking the most slippery portion of the sidewalk. It would be well if the occupants of the corner store would make a Ragd-on them,

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Tue Port Hawkesbury c-rrespondent of the

Halifax /erald writes: Four carloads of liquors

saved from the wrecked brig ‘*Alpheta” have.

been shipped to Charlottetown via Pictou. The damaged goods sold at auction at good prices, owing to the vigilance and energy of J. G. McKeen, the auctioneer, L. M. Poole, of Charlottetown, did his best for the owners of the ship and cargo. Capt. Anderson, too, looked well after the interests of the under- writers Part of the ‘‘Alpheta’s” cargo was saved by submarine divers, under Captains Farquhar and Larder. te ges

Harp on Country Prorpie.—The Antigo- nish Aurora reports a case of peculiar hard- ship. Mr. T. M. King, of Antigonish, is a m+mber of the firm of King Bros. & Co., of Sydney and Lorway Mines, which failed late- ly. For some years past, says the Aurora, Mr, King had been in the habit of borrowing money from parties in this county, Being the Agent of the Merchants’ Bank of Halifax people had fuli confidence in his financial standing, and indeed many of them hardly recognized the difference between a lean to the agent and a deposit in the bank, though the difference in the interest—six per cent. in the former case aud four per cent. 1m the latter —ought, one would think, to have induced reflection. Most of those who hold these notes stand in the fourth and fifth place in the deed of assignment, but some are omit- ted altogether. Mr. King has provided at the bauk for those who he thought believed them- selves to be depositing in the Merchants Bank; but this list is very imperfect, and a large number, under classes four and five, who stand but a poor chance of realizing a tithe of their claims, are in the very same predicament,” The assets of this firm are put at $20,000; the liabilities are not known.

“MARRIED.

At the residence of the bride’s father, New London, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. A, Stirling, Mr. James McLeod, Graham’s Road, to Miss Grace McKay, Fountain Road.

At the manse, Alberton, on the 3rd inst., by Rev. A. F. Carr, A. M., Mr. William Durdan of Lot 7, to Jane, second daughter of Mr, John McDonald, Lot 7.

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DIED.

At Bridgewater, N. 8., on the 5th instant, at the residence of her son, Judge DesBrisay, Lucretia Bourdet, widow of the late Thomas B Ieher DesBrisay, Esq, M. D., of Dart- mouth, aged eighty-one years.

On the 9th Dec., 1883, at his residence, Upper Freetown, Andrew Jardine, Esq.. aged 64 years. Phe deceased was highly respected by all who knew him, He leayes a widow and seven children to mourn the loss of a king hneband and father.

At Midgell, on the 3lst December, after a ee! illness, which he bore with Christian ortitude, Benjamin Morrow, in the 8Ist year of his age.

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CAMPBELL & RAYDEN,

WHOLESALE CS OCERS,

, : : | Corner of Queen and Water Streets, (harlottetown. HAVE NOW IN STOCK, AND OFFER AT LOWEST PRICES :

ALLSPICE, (tins and bc xes). | MATCHES, Chase's.

BAKING POWDER. | MOLASSES, choice retailing.

BAKING SODA. | MUSTARD, (tins and boxes).

CIGARETTES and CUT TOBACCO. |NUTMEGS, in bulk.

CINNAMON, (tins and boxes). PEPPER, whole and ground. |

CLOVES and other Spices. PICKLES and CHOW CHOW.

COFFEE, (tins and boxes). RAISINS, new Valencia.

CONDENSED MILK. RICE in 100 lb bags

CORNMEAL, Yellow K. D. ‘SAUCES, Worcestershire, etc.

CREAM TARTAR, (tins and boxes). SOAPS, Toilet, Laundry, and Common

FLOUR, Superior Extra and Patent. ‘SUGAR, Granulated, Confectioners A,

GINGER, (tins and bc xes). S:andard A, White, Yellow, and dark

JAMS, London and Dundee, in tins and) Refined, % crocks ‘TEA, Black and Green, various qualities.

KEROSENE, American Water White. WASHING CRYSTAL.

LEATHER, Logan's No. 1 and Ne, 2. | WASHING SODA

Every article warranted. Samples and quctations on application. Orders

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THE CHARLOTTETOWN

FLOUR, FEED AND PROVISION,

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South Side Queen Square, near Queen dtreet,

AVE to announce that they have on hand the following goods, which they are pre- pared to sell at reasonable prices and in quantities to suit purchasers:

Ficur (Superior Extra, Strovg Bakers’ and Patent) OATMEAL, CORNMEAL, BRAN, SHORTS, OATS,

CRUSHED FEED, either Oats and Barley or Oats, Barley and Corn, APPLES, which will be sold by the barrel or by the pound, at rates very little ever barrel prices.

Ch’town, Dee. 18, 1883.

Our Store Closes Every Rvewing at Six click (Saturday Exceptet).

1884. For the Winter Months. 1884.

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& A. BROWN & CO. are selling the following lines of

» Dry Goods, at very low prices,.to clear before stock- taking Ist April:

Jackets, Dolmans and Ulsters, Promenade Scarfs, Wool Jackets and Ulsters, Mantle and Ulster Cloths, Overcoatings, Scotch and Canadian Tweeds, Co!ored and White Shirts.

Also a special line of Dress Goods, pf excellent value, ‘and suitable for the season, reduced to twenty-two cents.

A large stock ef Carpets, Oileloths, Hearth Rugs, Mats, White and Grey Cottons, Sheetings, Pillow.Cottons and Linens, Fancy Shirtings, etc., bought very low, atid now opened, ready for the early Spring Trade.

WHOLEMSALEH & RETAIL. W. & 4. BROWN & CO.

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SIGN .OF THE ELEPHANT.

0 W R. BOREHAM has now on hand the LARGEST AND , BEST STOCK OF

BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS, OVERSHOES & RUBBERS,

ever shown by him. His motto is a good article at a moderate price, | | I LADIES’ AND GENTS’ FINE GOODS, a specialty.

A nice lot of LADIES’ AND GENTS’ FANCY SLIPPERS for the Holidays.

Try BOREHAM for a pair of GOOD BOOTS.

W.R. BOREBAM,

North Side Queen Square.

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GRAND SALE oF

DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING.

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yous MACPHEE & CO. will, during the HOLIDAY SEASON, give

special bargains in

Dress Goods, Kit Wool (roads, Mautles, Shawls, Flaunels, Hosiery, Gloves, &

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CLOTHING. CLOTHINC.

Men's Overcoats, $3.90, $5.00, $6.50, $7.50, up. Men’s Ulsters, $4,95,°$4.25, $7.00, up, : Men’s Reefers, $2.95, $3, $3.50, $5, $4.50, $5.50 up.

Fur Caps, Kid Mits and Gloves, Cardigan Jackets, Worsted Tweeds, Under- ciothing, Buffalo Robes, Horse Rugs, Small Wares, etc.

PARKS’ WARP, CHBAP.

Cash Buyers gan depend on getting REAL BARGAINS in every Department, tie . :

WHOLESALE: AND RETAIL.

JOHN WWIACPHEE & CO

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KANGE TKA and DEMONS TKATION ( Willbe held at UNTER RIVER, og the 12th July next, under be management of HACKETT LODGE, No. 1484.

Full Particulars will be given in due time,

THEO, 8, MecLEOD, Secretany,

Hope River, Jan, 16, "44,—lin wkly li,

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S HER® BY GIL EN that the ANNUAL

GENERAL MEETING of the *hare. holdere of Tue KEXaMineR PUBLISHING Company will be held at the office of Tag EXAMINER vewspaper, on WEDNESDAY, the 30t) of January, inst., at the hour of eight o'clock, in the evening,

N. A, MITCHELL,

CARNIVAL |

FEMI. darecters of the Citizens’ Riak have pleasure in annon: cing tleir

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Friday, 18th January,

AT ELGHT (CLOCK,

REGULATIONS.

AWparties intending to take part must enter their names with tie Committee not later than Saterday, 12th inet.

Each pérson in costume must be provided with a legible eard bearipg mame and ‘character,’ such ecard to be handed to the yee in waiting, upon entering the Dressing

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The Committee reserve the right to reject any objectionable eharacter.

Admission—Ticket-boldcrs in costume, free; non. tickets-holders in costume, 50 cents, Spectators to promenade, 25 cents; children, 25 cents. Tickets to be had at Apethecaries Hall. ‘

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NorTicE TO THE CAKNIVAL SkKarers,—We have every facility for taking (hos& in carnival costume; and it is our intention to’ make a grand eombnation group. We invite all those takieg part in the carnival to come and have their photos taken —G H. Goox & Co., over Aputhecaries’ Halt, entrance Wy Street. ) Fjenls t

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We offer, as an inducement to thote ib tar- nival costume, Cabiber aid panel pHorew, at half-price.—G, H. Cook, over Apothecaries’ Hall , [janad tf

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Ch’town, Jan. 2, bo S4y--am wikf,

TO THE TRADE!

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N Consignment and for sale very low, at my Auction” Room, Queen Street. TEA=—59 Half Chests Prime. APPLES—159 barfels Ne. 1 Choice. HERRING —50 barrels No. 1. CODFISH—15 Quintals. GREY COTTON S—7 baies all prices. WRAPPING PAPER, ‘Paper Ba tebe. very-cheap. TkRMs Casa. AL "a A. McNEILi, ) . Auctioneer, Ch’ town, Jen. 14, 1684. tf mekly oi

‘PRE room on South Side Qneen Square, lately oecupied as a private billiard room. Apply te

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Ch’town, Jan, 14) 1884.) ; aw “> —_ Pumas Sr a FOR SALE. (FUE Chureb Property, corner of Prinee and Euston Streets, consisting of Charo and Dwelling House, with Land.

Terms maybe known on application tothe undersigned,

D. McNEILL, See’y of Trustees Ch’town, Nov. ', 1888.

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Special attention has been given to the s°curing positions for mechanics and Ja berers also for girls as general housemaids and wet nurses, for which there is great demand at very high wages.

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| OAKDERS.—Mrs. Robert Rodd, bas f@-

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