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THE DAILY BXAMINER.

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JANUARY (898.

CiViIC ELECTION:

Ir is pleasing to jearn thata public meeting is to. be . held, tomorrow evening, for the discussien of civio questions. We presume that the question of sewerage will be bronght forward and that it will be decided whether or not it will be wade an issue in the election. In the meantime citizens will be wise if they decline to promise their votes to any candidate. Electore should not be asked io promise to vote for this or that candidate while still in the dark upon this point. Whether for or against sewerage, they ought to wanderstand definitely and clearly what the warious candidates propose todo about ‘thie matter, as well as about other matters of civic importance. Some candidates are all things to all men so that they may be elected; and, after election, they are either no good at al! or else doas they please without reference to the opinions of the miujority to whom they owe their positions. Such men are always dangerous when employed in public aftairs. We hope that the meeting, tomorrow evening, will insist upon a clear expression of opinion by each and all of the candidates.

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QUR BANKING BUSINESS.

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Or correspondent ia evidently under @ misapprehension as to the bank profits. The highest rate charged for bauking accommodation is 8 per cent, and upon many transactions a consider- ably smaller rate is obtained. A moment’s cousideration will show that no bank could at such rates pay expenses and make li per ceat. Bank profits depend upon briskness of business and the volume of exchanze, together with good manage- ment, as well as upon the amount charged our farmers for accommodation. The Merchants Bank of P. E, Island has to compete sharply with other banks, and the fact that it has done so successfully shows conclusively that it is managed and that it has gained the confidence of the public. The banking business is like other branches of business -—we]| managed it yie'ds good profits in prosperous times; ill-managed it goes to the dogs. Whether or not our farmers could establish a bank to compete with those now in operation ia a question that ought to be carefully considered. In this regard the experience of the Rastico Bauk «might be valuable. But there is a wey by which farmers may unquestionably become practicaliy independent of the banks,—that is by getting out of debt. We hope that by attending strictly to their own business, prosecuting their calling with good judgment, industry and economy,— producing milk and cheese and butter and cattle and pork, etc., and limiting their purchases—they wil! dose.

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Tre Minnesota Senators have eubmitted

(o the public a proposal, made by a gen.

tleman named Cross, that the United States should, in the event of Great Britain Leing involve] in war upon the Chinese question, extend its protecting arms over Canada. The proposal bas, we note, been favorably received and approved by some of the United States newspapers aad publicmen. if this really indicates a more friendly feeling in the Sta’es towards Canada and Great Britain, it is to be regarded as highly gratifying. At the

aame time, it should be understood that aoada doer not ask the patronage of the United States or any other nation. If we should be involved in war with Russia or Germany we have a right toexpect non- interference on the partof the United States Guvernment ; aud we may, perhaps be permitted to bope that many ci.izena of the United States will enlist in our armies aud help us as.we helped the United States at the time of the great rebellion.

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PROSRECTS AS TO CHINA,

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But we

Wurtz the people cf the United States

re considering whether or not they ovght to “ protect” Canada in the event of a war between Great Britain and the European Powers, the prospects of peace are growing brighter. Germany has already receded to some extent from ber untenable position as to China; and itis not unlikely that Ltussia will doso, also. It is hard for wrong to stand up before right, particularly when right is backed by the heavier emetal. Great Britain has said that a partition of China among the powers must not take place and that channels of trade iu China must be free to the commerce of

¢he world. Her position is strong, end will be maintained—probably without resort Oo arms.

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ESTEEMED EXCHANGES.

Ottawa Journal: It is good gambling that when those United States soldiers get to the Klondike there wiil speedily be more of them missing than a battle would extinguish. Deserters cannot be extradited and soldiers think as much of gold dig- gings as anybody else.

Ottawa Citizens The Ontario Govern- ment buys flour for the Hamilton asylum from a Hamiltoo hardware man who buys it from a London miller. The Spectator wants to know what relation flour has to hardware. That’s easy. The flour is made into hardtack !

— Owing to the storms and the stoppage of the trains, etc., the Libera! Conservative Conference — advertised for today ba- been postpened at the call of the President

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SUPREME COURT.

Tve-pay, dan. 25.

Fred B. McRae vs. Mark Wright & Co. The jury in theis case, after nearly seven hours absence, were unable to agree upon a verdict aud at 10.45 p. m., last wight were discharged. The foreman reported that three jurors were in favor of the p'ain tiff and four for the defendant. The trial therefore thie term metthe same fate ar the one last term, viz., ® disagreement cf the jury and upon the s.sue division of jurors.

The Chiet Justice, this foreroon, p: saed sentence upon the prisoners found guiliy during the term as follows :--

Henry Palmer. Larceny fron: the prem- ises of Jobn Macdonald. Three years imprisonment in Dorchester Penitentiary.

James McAleer. House breaking and larceny from the premises of Angus A. McLean. Three years imprisonment in Dorchester Penitentiary.

James McAleer. House breaking and larceny from the premises of Jobn Richards. Two years imprisonment in Dorchester Pehitentiary, the term to begin at expiration of former sentence, mafiing a total of five years.

William Welsh alias “Smiler.” Three separate indictments for common assault on females on the street. Six months im- priconment in Queen’s County Jail for each otlence—eighteen months in all.

James Mclotyre, convicted of an act of gross indecency. two years ‘imprisonment in Dorchester Penitentiary.

Owing to the storm the Court adjourned until tomorrow morning at eleven o’clock in order to enable partiee, now snow bound to reach Charlottetown to attend the Court, when the last trial will be taken up.

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TO WALK ACKOSS THE OCEAN,

Mow a Boston Man Proposes te Accom- plieh the Feat,

Bostox, Jan. 21—Most men would think it a very greattask indeed to walk 3,000 miles on land, not toth.ok of walk- ing that distance on water, And yet a Boston man named Capt. Oldrieve is planning to walk across the Atlantic Ocean from Boston to Havre, France, next su:n- mer. He wiil begin his journey on July 4th, and Capt W. A. Aadrews will accompany bim with a smail sailboat.

The shoes that Capt Oldrieve will wear are very wonderful indeed. At first thought they seem as fabulous as the seven—league boots of the fairy books, but in reality they are very simple and com~ fortable. They are a pair of cedar boxes tive feet long, with fins on bottom and sides. They are very light buat atrong enough to sustain @ man’s weight.

Into each of these wooden shoes the water-walker’s feet are thrust and a rubber gaiter-like affair is fastened w his leg, thus keeping out the water. Rubber boots reaching to the thigh are also worn Whe thus equipped Oldrieve i> able to walk many miles and to travel over choppy

seas,and eventhe heavy swell of the ocean. Capt Oldrieve is twenty years old,

and for many years he has beea practicing water-walking. In 1888 he walked down the Hudson River from Albany to New York, a distance of 160 miles. In 1892 he walked acrosa Niagara River above the falls, und he has perfermed many otLer remarkable feats.

Capt. Oldrieve will walk on the water during the day and sleep in Capt Andrew.’ little boat during the night. They ex- pect to have many exciting adventures.

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AWFUL MORTALITY IN CUBA.

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The Work of Starving Women, Children And the A, ed Goes Grimly on.

Havana, Jan. 21.—Here are several authentic reports concerning the horrible situation of the conceotrados in Cuba. Two bunidred and fif-y pacificos were living at Chascajabas, Melenadel Sur, Havana province, uotil they were herded around Guines. All but fiveof them bave died from starvation, and the five survivers are inthe most pitiful state of sickness. Ninety-eight paeificos who were confined ia the courtvard ofthe club at Guines have all died of hunger’ Around Havana 80 percent. ofthe pacificos are unable to work owing to their weakness from fever and starvation. In the town of Agucate, in this province, 300 perrons are dying of hinger. Since December 20 the author- ee nave stopped giving them the provis- o sthatGen, Biauco had ordered to be delivered tothem. The local Juuta- for the relief of the pacificos says that it bas so money from the government for that purpose. In Havana city 243 women and children are starving to death at 82 Cadiz Street; 32 in the hospital of Aldecoa, ond 339 in the hospital known as Quinta del Rey. They bave neither food, medi- cines, nor clothing. In tbe place called Los Fosos there are over 1,000 pacificos starviog. Among them 347 women and children are actually dying. The neigh- boring town of Guanabacosa is also full of starving people. In Matanzas there are over 12,000 people starving. The situa-~ cion is the same all over the island. ‘There has been not the least exagzeration in all ihe reports about the frightful ravages of famine in Cuba.

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WEDDING BELLS

The bells of St. Margaret’s Cuurch rang merrily on Tueeday morning, the occasion being the marriage of Mr. Leo 8S. Mc- Vormack, of Big Pond, and Miss Alice McPhee, eldest daughter of Mr. Neil McPhee, of the same place. The nupita) knot was tied by the pastor, Rev. Father McLellan, in the presence of a few friends, after which the beautiful service of the

marriage mass was proceeded with, and to | which is attached the solemn blessing of the marriage from the altar, and ending |

with the final Benediction of the Churci. The ceremony over, the party proceeded to the home of the bride’s parents, where a sumptuous dinnerwas served toa few select friends of the contracting parties. In the afternoon the wedding party took a short drive, returning about dusk, when a most elegant wedding supper was spread out, and the neighbors and friends from far and near began to assemble. Ample justice being done the repast, music was next in order and the strains of the wedding reel brought out the newly-wedded pair. The dancing was continued till three o’clock, with great entbusiasm. During the night wine and cake were passed around to the guests at frequent intervale, There was plenty to eat, plenty to drink, and plenty to enjoy, and the guests jodfplily participated in al!; and with many . kind ¢xpreesions of pleasure and of good wishes for the future happiness of the principale, thus endedone of the most enjoyable weddings that took place on the north side for manya day. THe Examrxer adds its congratulations, and wishes Mr. and Mrs. McCormack many yeare of wedded bliss.

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NEWS NOTES.

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A discovery of coal is reported from Oak Lake, near the western boundary of Manitoba.

It ie said that the students’ associations and committee in Paris have resolved to abstain from further demonstrations pend- iog the trial of Zola.

An eighteen year old English colonist in Australia has been rent to gaol for a term of years for flogging three native womeu servants to death.

Montreal is free from smallpox once more. The civic hospital has been disin- fected and closed up. There have been 24 cases since July 2nd Jast. Fourteen cases resulted fatally.

Fire broke out last week in a vacant building on Rand Street, Ransburg, Cal., and spread so rapidly that more than thirity structures were consumed withio ap hour. Loss $100,000.

More than thirty employes of the Adams Express Co.,in New York have it is ssid, recently stolen C.O. D. pack~ ages valued at between $2,000 and $3,000, and alleged by them to be either lost or mislaid

A strike of 10,000 hands bas occurred at Ivanhoe and elsewhere in the province of Vladimir, Russia, in conse- quence of the dissatisfaction ‘growing out ofthe new government regulations for factories.

Some curious favors were used ina cocillon at a recent ewell affair in London —the presentation of live pets to the dancers. There comprised canaries in gilded cages, Maltese and Angora cets in silk lined baskets, and also tiny terriers in small wicker recentacles. These were given to the women, while the men received jointed fishing rods tied with satin ribbons, “ x” ray skeletons, cellu- loid skulls, small cameras and shaving mirrors,

The Le Roi mine at Rossland is prolific in surprises. In sinking the shaft from the 600 to the 700-foot level, the work- men unexpectadly came into a four-foot ore body which assays from $40 to $60 per ton. To preserve a uniform inclina- tion of the shaft, which is slightly different from the dip of the vein, the shatt had been sunk a few feet off the ore body. In going from the 600 to the 700-foot level, therefore, it was not expected that ore would be encountered. Whether this recently struck ore body is a new chute, or ita presence in the shaft is due to the vein above having slipped, officers of the mine are not prepared to say.

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Pure blood is absolutely necessary for perfect bealth. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is the ove tru: biood purifier and great health giver.

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Miss Lucy Lefurgey, graduate of the Emerson College of Oratory, is at bome to a limited number of punils in physical culture and oratory. For particulars enquire at her resideuce, Mra. L. J. Sent- ner’s, Weymouth St. 13 4w eod

to His worship Mayor Dawson

SIR:— We, the undersigned City Council-

lors and citizens, request you to call

a Public Meeting of citizens in the Market Hall, on Wednesday night next, the 26th inst., at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of discussing civic ques- tions previous to holding the City

Election :

D. NICHOLSON, Jas. Paton. A. Horne.

Gro F. Hucnrs, F.P.McCarron. H. C. Dovssg. H. D, Jounson, D. L. Hooper. W. W. STANLey. N. Ratrensury W.A. WEEKs. W. D. McKay.

In compliance with the above re- yuisition, I do hereby call a Public Meeting of citizens in the Market Hall, on Wednesday night, next, the 26th inst., at 8 o’clock, to consider the matter as stated in above requisiticn. W. £. DAWSON,

Maycr

JuHn NEWwSsSON.

ILL. E. Prowss, T. J. Harris. M. P. Hogan. W. H. ArrKen. Gro. M. Moors. Bens. Rogers. W. W. WELLNER D.O’m REpDDIN Jr.

Mayor's Office, January 25th,—2i

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Barristers, Attorneys, Solicitors, Notaries &c.

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Cameron Block, Victoria Row MONEY TO LOAN

J. A. McDowatp. G. S. Inwax, Ch’town, dec7— eod3mw&lawaw,

MISS LEFURGEY

(Graduate of the Emergun College of Oratory, Boston).

Will be at home toa limited number of pupils in physical culture and oratory. Apply to Miss Lefurgey at W. Sentner’s, Weymouth Street. janl4—135

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ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION

UNDER TUE AUSPICES OF The Caledonia Club.

Under the distinguished patronage of His Honor the Lieut-Governor.

—AT THE— Opera 4 House cvccee OM cortae

Tuesday ivening, 25th Ist

Doors open at 7.30, Concert at 8 sharp. PROGRAMME.

PART I 1. Doevtnrenscnctss seks eisbniibeiik ai Orchestra. SB. Eaving: Pi iccicedst sas. 60s incree Charge of Gordon Highlanders, 3, Male Quertette....... -Robin Adair. 4. Vocal Solo.............Mary of Argyle Miss Hyndmai. §.. ROCA cccscrters « ettntiietovesecoviquctini Miss Flo. ‘McKenzie. 6... BONO ccc.» socrerses Highlandman’s Toast Mr. R H. Lamont.

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Miss Gillis. 9B, BOR. +. s2 dn deb ndanin, Prof, Caven. PART IL. 11. Orchestra...... idekiwens Ry en hats ee ceed 6 an -seoeeWhen Ye Gang Awa’ Jamie? Mr. aod Miss Earle. Sa. TPs 5 os bukten os ss ees Miss Stentiford. 14. Violin Solo—Fantasia “Auld Lang pe SE TES Prof. Vinnicombe. 15. SolO.-++...02-sccsceceseeeeedegsie s Dream Miss Collings. 56, BRR sascncwenks ..+-Character Song Mr. Geoe Rogers. 3 7: GRARRNR. ss oth vemsiertptneninceink kes 18. Solo.............Me,.J. H. McDonald 19. Solo with violin obligato.. Pretty Jean Mr Lees. DG, SIIED., 4 a. vc c0secnscesnenes: nan sill Tickets and plan at usual places on Friday morning. Popular prices. unreserved 25 cenis, J. A. MACDONALD, _rec’y of Com.

Reserved seais 35c

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BUTTER TUBS.

1,500 in stock —- Indian manufacture,

New and well made.

Carve. Bros. , , Ch’town, Jan6—2aw 2w,

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FOR SALE OR TO LET.~A 1 ) dwelling on Pownal St, eogiolatan tr oss anishop Good -tabling on } remiees—a ce sirable business stand. Terms of sale eaxy Apply to BERNARD TRAINOR, Pownal Street

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CIVIC ELECTION

In pursuance of an Act of the General 8sem bly of this Island, made and peseed ta the lifty-tirst year of the reign of Her p t Mejesty Queen Victoria, Chap. 12. intituled:

The City of Charlottetown Inoorporatiog Act,” andof the Act amending the same, & Vic., Cap. 10, intituled “ An Act to amend the City of Charlottetown Incorporation Act.”

I do hereby give Public Notice that an elec. tion of a Mavor for the said City, and for one person to serve as @ Common Councilman jn the City Council for each of Wards Nam vers 1, 2 and 5 of said City, and of two persons to as Common Councilmen in the said Couacil for Ward No. 4 of said et. and of three to serve as Common Councilmen in the said Council for Ward No. § in said City, being in alla Mayor and Kight Common Councilmee representing the City as follows :—

For Ward Number One.... One Councillor.

‘ o * Two... One Counciljor. Turee. One Councillor, Four ..T wo Councillors, Five. ..Three Councilors,

WILL BE HELD ON

Wednesday, the 9th day of February, A, D. 1898,

At the several places, that is to say :

In Ward 1, at or near the off Jehn Maceachern, Queen Birect. o8 In Ward 2, at or near the house of Mr Thom- - panes ‘ oe = R. Heartz’s ‘Vare- ouse. ne treet, twe » and Prince 7 = ween Great George n Ward 3,at or near the Market House, In Ward 4,at or near the City Hall, shop

corner of Kent and Queen Streets. In Ward 5, at or near the carriage of Philip Large & Son, on Great George Street And tthe said Election the Poll will he opened at nine o‘clock in the forenoon, aud cca-

tinue open until five o’clock in the afternoon of the same day,

DESCRIPTION OF WARDS.

Number One shall comprise all that part of Charlottetown which lies south of Dorchester Street, and the lof land formerly known as the Military Barrack Ground.

Number Two shall comprise all that of Charlottetown which lies south of Richmond Street and north of Dorchester Street.

Number Three shall comprise all that of Charlottetown which lies south of G Street and north of Richmond Street.

Number Four shall comprise all that of Charlottetown which lies south of tzroy Street and north of Grafton Street. 7

Number Five shall comprise al! that part of Charlottetown which lies north of Fit including the Common of the said T own.

NOMINATION DAY.

WEDNESDAY. February 2nd, A. D. 1898, from the hour of Twelve at noon until the hour of Fouro’clock in the afternoon of the same day.

For qualification of Electors. see above Act bl or Cap. 12, sections 24 to 29.

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W. F. DAWSON, Mayor of the City of Charlottetown, H, M. DAVISON, City Cl

City Clerk’s Office, Charlottetown, Jan. <0, 1898.

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Election of a Water — Commissioner. 7

In"pursuance of an Act of the General As sembly of this Isiand, made and passed in the 50th year of the reign of Her present Majesty © Queen Victoria. intitulied: “Charlottetown Water Works Act, 1887,” I do hereby give Public Notice that an

Election for a Water Sommissioner for the City of Charlottetown,

in the place of PETER HALLORAN, retired, : will be held on

Wednesday, the 9th day of February, A. D 1898,

at the several places, that is to sey:

In Ward No.1, ator near the office of Mr. John Maceachern. Queen Street,

In Ward No. 2, at ornear the house of Thomas Connolly, opposite Mr. R. Heartz’s Warehouse, Sidney St, between Great George and Prince Streets.

in Ward No, 3, at or near the Market House.

In Ward No. 4. atornesr the City Hail corner of Kent and Queen Streets.

In Ward No, 5, at or pear the carriage shop of Philip Large & Son, Gr- at George Street.

And at the said Election the Poll will be opened at nine o’clock in the forenoon, and continue open until five o’cluck in the after- noon of the same day.

DESC RIP TION OF WA RDS.

Number One shall comprise all that part of Charlottetown which lies south of Dorches- ter Street, andthe parcel of land formerly known as the Military Barrack Gronnd.

Number Two shail comprise ail that part of Charlottetown which lies sonth of Richmond Street and north of Dorchester Street.

Number Three shall comprise all that part of Charlottetown which lies south of Grefton Street avd north of Richmond street.

Number Four shall comprise a!i that part et Charlottetown which lies south of Fitzroy Street and north of Grafton Street.

Number Five shall cuniprise all that part of Charlottetown which lies north of Fitzroy aa including the Common of the said

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NOMINATION DAY.

WEDNESDAY, February 2nd, A. D. 1893, from the time of Twelve at noon vntil the hour of Four o’clock in the afternoon of the same day.

For qualification of Electors, see Act 50, Vic- toria, intituled “ Charlottetown Water Works i 1887,” also 51 Victoria, Cap. 12, sec. 24

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W. E. DAWSON, Mayvur of the City of Charlottetown,

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