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LUESDA., AUGUST 12 1890.

THE DAILY EXAMINER.

AUGUST 12, 1890. The St. Clair Tunnel.

WoNDERFUL improvements have recently been made in the method of tunneling. An example of these is shown in the St. Clair Tunnel, built by the Grand Trunk Railway Company between Canada and the United

States. The tunneling in this instance 1s being carried on by means of the Beach Hydraulic Shields which precede the

diggers, and of which several illustrations are given in the last number of the Scientific

American:

“« Rach shield is circular, 21 feet 7 inches in diameter, 16 feet long, and is built of plate steel one inch thick. It is divided into twelve compartments by means of two horizontal and three vertical stays, which are built up to a thickness of two inches. These stays have a knife edge in front and extend back ten feet, leaving six feet of clear cylinder, into which the end of the tunnel extends. Ten of the compartments are permanently closed and bracings of angle tron placed across them. The other two are provided with heavy iron doors, which can be closed at once in case of accident or danger. These doors are situated at the bottom in the centre, and through them is passed all the excavated matter. Flush with this heading (with their cylinders extend- ing forward -into the compartments) are twenty-four hydraulic rams at equal distances around the shield. These rams are eight inches in diameter and have a stroke of 24 Ry their means the shield is forced ‘ lmit of another section of Each of these rams

inches. forward enough to a castings, viz.: 18 inches. can be worked separately, as may be seen by the sketch of the back view of the shield. The power is supplied by « W orthington pump which is capable of producing & pressure of 5,000 pounds per square inch, which will amount to 125 tons per ram, or 3,000 tons on the 24 rams. The greatest pressure as yet used is 1,700 pounds per square inch, which is 40 tons per ram, and 1,060 tons on the shield. These shields weigh 50 tons each, and were built by the Tool Manufacturing Company of Hamilton, Canada. They were brought to their destination in pieces, and erected on the cops of the great cuttings, on the north side in both eases, at which side also are the ma- chine and work shops which have been erected. This immense machine, when com- pleted, was rolled down the side of the —s on a wooden track composed of four rails o wood, each one foot square and placed about four feet apart. It was restrained in its downward course by means of six large ropes, which were passed around it, fixed at one end to the upper end of the wooden track and coiled around piles, with a number of men to lower out when the order was giveu. From the time at which the machine first moved to the time it was resting on the cradle of wood (which was prepared for it) at the bottom was only one hour and twenty minutes. ;

“The erection of the castings composing the tunnel is accomplished by means of a circular crane, which revolves on a spindle in the centre of the shield and is provided with a vise at one end, with which to grip the casting, and a counterbalance weight at the other. When a casting has been made secure, the arm of the crane rises about nine inches, thereby shortening the vise arm and lengthen- ing the counterbalance arm, This gives the cast iron segment a clearance to travel around to the desired point where it can be placed in position by reversing the sliding motion.

‘The machinery plant necessary for this great undertaking is as follows: One boiler house, containing three boilers, two of which are kept in steam at a time; one machine shop, containing one planing machine, one drilling machine, and one bolt screwing machine. The planing machine is provided with an extra bed at each end, distant from the working table about 2 feet. It is also supplied with an extra table. By this means the plane is kept almost incessantly at work, as while one table load is being planed the other table is being

unloaded and loaded again. When one lot is finished the table is run on to one of the extra beds and the newly laden table on the other bed is placed on the | plane. There is one carpenter's shop, one

smith shop, one electric light room containing |

two dynamos and engines, a room containing lower engine and blower, a hoisting engine

in another apartment, aod a pamp in the pit to pump out loose water. This plant is pre- cisely similar on both sides of the river

“The tunnel when completed will be 6,050 feet in length from cutting to cutting, and is divided as follows: From the American cutting to the river edge, 1,800 feet; from the Canadian cutting to the river edge, 1,950 feet; and distance across the St. Clair River, 2,300 feet. Of this 6,050 feet, 4,150 feet has al- ready been constructed, viz , 2,215 feet on the American side and 1,035 on the Canadian.

“The tunnel proper was commenced ia August of 1889, and the expedition with which it has been completed so far (for its manner of construction renders it complete as the shield proceeds) has beaten all previous records of tunnel construction, and has so far proved a success heyond expectations, inas- much as it shows a fewer number of accidents than other types of tunnel, the most serious accident up to date being a _ broken leg. The idea of building this tunnel of cast iron segment originated with Mr. Joseph Hob. son, of Hamilton, Ontario, who is chief engineer of the St. Clair Tunnel Company,and also chief engineer of the Great Western Division of the G. T. R. of Canada, The fact that no less than 4,550 feet out of the 6,050 has been constructed speaks volumes for Mr. Hobson’s skill in tunnel constrnction. At a meeting of directors 4 short time since, Sir Joseph Hickson is reported to have expressed his belief that the tunnel would be completed for traffic within 18 months. Mr. Thomas Murphy, of New York, who is superintendent of excavation, is thoroughly sanguine about its healthy state. Mr. Murphy isa man well versed in these matters, and is thoroughly competent, having been connected with the construction of several tunnels of note throughout the United States.”

The cost of this tunnel was estimated at $3,000,000 but it is now thought that not- withstanding the immense amountjof money expended on the test and brick shafts, and the great outlays upon plant of an entirely new kind, it will not reach that figure. The Scientific suggests that another tunnel may be put through in the near future ; and ifso we shall have a much better ideaof the cost of the pro- posed tunnel between Prince Edward Is-

land and the mainland than we have now, It is worthy of remark however that the cost of the St. Clair tunnel is less than the estimate.

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Sir John and Lady Macdonald and Mr, Joseph Pope left Summerside yesterday at 5 p. m. by the steamer St. Lawrence which made aspecial trip. A special train was waiting at Point du Chene to convey the

party to Rivier du Loup, at which place

THY DAILY EXAMINRE,

City Council Meeting.

Tue regular monthly meeting of the City Council was held last evening, His Wor- ship Mayor Haviland presiding. All the Councillors were present, except Council- lors Hughes and Davison. :

His Worship, as Chairman of special committee, reported that he, with a large number of Councillors, waited on the Hon. Sir John Macdonald in the Legislative Council Chamber and presented the address as adopted by Council, which was kindly received and responded to by the Right Hon. Gentleman.

A number of ordered to be paid.

A letter from Geo. Ledwick was read asking the Council to remunerate him for costs sustrained re Bertha Woods having 4 child at his residence.

Moved by Councillor McCarron, second- ed by Councillor Eden, that the prayer of Mr. Ledwick’s letter be rejected. Carried on division.

Yeas—Morris, Crabbe, Douse, McCarron and Taylor.

Nays—Byrne and Large. Ss.

A letter was read from W. C. Harris jr., informing the Council that earth could be be had from his cellar for the filling in of Government Pond, provided city horses and men would haul it. This was, on motion, ordered to lie on the table.

The Mayor presented a letter from Mr. L. H. Davies, re A. F. Tomlins, asking the Council to consider his destitute circum- stance and his family.

Moved by Councillor Large, seconded by Councillor McCarron, that the letter re- ferred to lie on the table.

Moved in amendment by Councillor Crabbe, seconded by Councillor Byrne, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee to report as to a grant or other- wise at next meeting of Council.

Yeas—Morris, Byrne, Crabbe, Eden.

Nays—Douse, Large, McCarron, Taylor.

Amendment carried on casting vote of the Mayor.

His Worship the Mayor presented the following petition :

‘To His Worship the Mayor and the Common Councilmen of the the City of Charlotte- town :

The petition of W. D. McKay, of Char- lottetown, woolen manufacturer, respectfully sheweth—

That he contemplates starting and operating a woolen mill for the manufacturing of woolen goods in its several branches, either by him- self or in the name of a new company;

That he desires to be exempt}from taxation upon all property which: he or said company may have within the limits of Charlottetown, for the period of five years.

Your petitioner, therefore, prays that your Worship and Council may grant the prayer of a petition, and make‘an order accorde ingly.

accounts were read and

Eden,

Yours truly, W. D. McKay. Charlottetown, Aug. 11, 1890.

On motion, the petition was referred to His Honor the Recorder in order that the Council may obtain his legal opinion in reference to their power of granting the prayer of the petition.

Councillor Byrne presented a tender from Robert D. McLaren, offering $675 per year tor the right of collecting market tolls, which was, on motion, accepted.

A bill was read from James Trainor for boring a hole on the premises of John Bolger, which was considered, and, on motion, ordered to lie on the table.

Moved by Councillor Byrne, and sec- onded by Councillor Crabbe, that a com- mittee of three members of the Council be appointed to confer with the Water Com- missioners for the purpose of fixing the salary they shall receive, and report to the Councii.

Moved by Councillor Eden, and seconded by Counciller McCarron, that Councillor Byrne have leave to withdraw his motion. Carried on division.

Yeas—Morris, Large, Eden, Taylor, Mc- | Carron.

Nays—Byrne, Crabbe.

Moved by Councillor McCarron, and seconded by Councillor Eden, that tenders be called for supplying the city with 70 tons of Acadia round coal, to be delivered in city vaults. Carried.

Moved by Councillor Morris, and second- ed by Councillor Byrne, that the sum of $200 be granted to Mr. Duncan McLean for his services rendered as City Clerk during the absence of A. H. Macpherson. Oar- ried.

Councillor Byrne notice that he would at next meeting of Courcil move that the sum of. $135 be granted to the water.

Coancil adjourned.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. The Original Package Bill.

Sir—,In your issue of Saturday, and under the above heading from }Washington August 8, | find the following telegram : ‘The President this afternoon approved the original package bill.”” Ihave no de- sire to find fault with you for giving the news as you may have obtained them by telegram, but what does the bill refer to? In my reading of this case, I find that there were before the House of Represen- tatives, what is known as the Senate bill. The House Committee on the judiciary proposed an amendment. The Committee supported the proposed amendment by a lengthened report. There was also a mia- ority report, and in connection therewith a second amendment was proposed as a substitute for the senate bill. Now, sir, which of all those proposals has the Presi- dent as reported, ‘tapproved.” Is it in the interest of the liquor traffic or that of tem- perance, sobriety and morality? Yours truly. Joun Scorr.

[We shall have pleasure in affording the information desired as soon as we obtain it. In the meantime it is but right to pre- sume that the President has acted in the interest of temperance, sobriety and mor- ality.

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Palpitation of the Heart.

Dr. Nebo, in Journal de la Sante, says that an excessive palpitation of the heart can always be arrested by bending double, with the head double and the hands pen- dent, so as to produce a temporary conges- tion of the upper part of the body. In al- most all cases of nervous or anemic palpita- tion, the heart immediately resumes Its natural function. If the respiratory mopy¥e-

they arrived this morning.

ments be suspended during this action, the | effect is only the more rapid, i

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PICNIC AT SOURIS.

HE BENEVOLENT IRISH SOCIETY OF SOURIS intend holding 4 Picnic on the favorite old Tea Grounds,

Qn Wednesday, 27th August,

to aid them in raising funds for building their new Hall.

Tables will be supplied with substantial Refreshments, and the Saloons will have all kinds of suitable drinks, etc.

In addition, the Committee have made ar- rangements for various Games and Amuse- ments, such as Bowling Alley, Slippery Walk, Swings, Sack, Hurdle and Foot Races, and other athletic sports.

Prof, Shuttleworth, of Prince of Wales Col- lege, will give an Address on Scientific Farme ing and Agricultural Education.

A Special Train will leave Charlottetown at 7 a.m. standard, or 8a. m. local time, con- necting with the regular{morning train from Georgetown. Returning, will leave Souris at 4.15 standard, or 5.15 p. m. local time. The Georgetown train will be delayed ‘or pagsen- gers going back on the special.

Excursion rates from Charlottetown, George- town and intermediate stations, good to re- turn the same day, as{follows :—

Charlottetown to Bedford, inclusive...... 85c I OE I Os hen ooo i cos nk chokes 75e Re ee Oe Es hin ove a cckees hb tases 60c eR, Pe We Na ik nc naa knee sca . 40c Selkirk and Rollo Bay........... te ew'e at 30c Bear River and New Zealand......°...... 25c I n00 4 canncasuwesse ss 60400-4606 l5dc Georgetown to Perth, inclusive.......... 85e ee ey ee . 75¢e

Return tickets at one first-class fare will be issued from Charlottetown and intermediate stations by regular morning train on the 27th, good to return up to and including 28th of August.

JAMES LANDRIGAN, Secretary B, L. Society.

Souris, Aug. 11, 1890.

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MOUNT HERBERT, LOT 48.

HE Shareholders of Mount Herbert Hall intend holding a PUBLIC TEA at the Hall,

On Monday, the 25th instant,

for the purpose of defraying expenses incurred in connection with the purchase and repairing of the Building.

Amusements will be provided on the grounds in the immediate vicinity, and a good time may be expected.

Tea on the tables at 1 o'clock. Tickets, 25 cents.

If the day should prove to be unfavorable, the Tea will be held on the first following fine day.

ALBERT MUTCH, Secretary.

DESIRABLE PROPERTY BY AUCTION.

HE Subscriber will sell by Auction, on the premises,

On Monday, the 18th inst.,

AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON,

His Double ‘Tenement Dwelling House, situ- ated on Upper Hillsborough Street, opposite the residence of Lemuel Miller, Esq. Size. of Lot, 50x75 feet. Good Stable and Carpenter Shop in connection,

This sale is positive, as I intend leaving the Island. Terms at sale,

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TENDERS FOR COAL,

EALED TENDERS will be received at

the City Clerk’s office up to noon of

MONDAY, the 18th inst., for supplying the City with

10 Tons Acadia Round Coal,

the Coal to be weighed on City Weigh Scales, and delivered in the City Vaults. The Council do not bind themselves to ac- cept the lowest or any tender. By order, A. H. MACPHERSON,

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GUARANTEE if after wearing the }. & A. CORSET for 10 days the purchaser does not find that it is the most comfortable and perfect-fitting Corset she has ever worn, it can be returned to the merchant from whom it was bought. and the money will be refanded.

NONE GENUINE uniess stamped D. & A. CORSET.

FOR SALE AT

PERKINS & STERNS, Cheap Dry Goods Store.

ANTED TO KENT,—About Ist October, a House, containing 8 or 9 rooms, nice ‘situa- tion. Anyone expecting to have such to let may hear of a good tenan a applying at this office, or writing P. O. Box, 497, junel6—tf

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“SEMPER OPTIMUS.” |

Handsome New Art Surtains.

We have just received from New York # Case of tho prettiest yoods of thi

class ever imported by us. We have also opened

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LADIES’ GUSSAME :.,

The goods we offer at $2.25 usually sell for $3.50, and our $3.50 line is good value at $4.00. In MISSES’ GOSSAMERS we have an assortment of sizes, and

is very serviceable goods,

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These Goods were bought at a Bargain, and are placed on sale at very low prices to gain your immediate attention.

BEER BROS.

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SIR JOHN AND THE SUBWAY.

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URING THE PAST HALF YEAR, notwithstanding the

general and widespread dullness in trade, our turnover

shows a decided and very pleasing increase, proving that our efforts to please the public are being appreciated.

Never in the past history of our Establishment has our stock been so large, nor have we had such genuine bargains in all lines to offer. We are sure that everyone in need of Furniture, &c., can save largely by dealing with us. This is no idle boast. We mean what we say, and can back it up with facts, figures, prices and goods at all times. Very special bargains in Parlor and Bedroom Suites.

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MARK WRIGHT & CO.,

Charlottetown, Aug. 12, 1890.

IMPORTANT TO BUYERS

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IF YOU WANT BARGAINS,

PROWSE & CO.

CAN GIVE THEM TO YOU IN ALL KINDS OF

Dry Goods and Clothing.

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They will not be Undersold by any

Firm on this Island.

a Their Stock having been bought at a Big Reduction on Cost, they will give some startling low prices. VISIT THE

CHEAP STORE. PERRO VY Ge: 452: Sign of the Lion, 136 Queen Street.

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JOHNSON’S FLUID BEEF,

The most perfect form of Concentrated Nourishment—STIMU- LATING, STRENGTHENING, INVIGORATING.

The only MEAT PREPARATION that contains all the STRENGTH-GIVING ELEMENTS OF MEAT. 4

Palatable as a Beveage: Indispensable in Sickness: Convenient and Usefal in Domestic Cooking.

A SPECIAL BARGAEN

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Boys’ White aced Shirts, | 50 cents each, | HARRIS & STEWART,

‘Men’s Fine Unbleached Cot.

| ton Half Hose, worth 40¢.,

selling for 20¢. per pair, HARRIS & STEWART,

Ladies’ Light Summer Under Vests, ail qualities, from

20 cents up. HARRIS & STEWART,

Ladies’ Waterproof Cloaks, a new lot just received, HARRIS & STEWART,

Black Ribbon, -& new lot

just in. HARRIS & STEWART.

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Parasols and Umbrellas,—

We have still a_ well- assorted stock selling at low prices.

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Desirable Private Residence FOR SALE BY AUCTION.

I AM instructed by C. B. Chappell, Esq., to J sell by Auction, at the Premises, corner of North River Road and Green Street, in the West Common of Charlottetown,

On Wednesday, 13th August,

AT 11 O'CLOCK, A. M.,

His Desirable Property, comprising 2 Acres of Land, large Dwelling House in good order, Outbuildings and Orchard,

The property. commands a beautiful view of the city. The House is surrounded by orna- mental, shade and fruit trees, andis within fitteen minutes’ walk of the Post Office. Any- one wanting a first-class private residence should attend the sale. Terms easy.

R. BEAIRSTU, Auctioneer.

Trot at Peake'’s Station.

HE GRANDEST TROT of the Season will take place at Peake’s Station Trot- ting Park, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th of August, when prizes will be given as usual to all classes. Any person selling intoxicating liquor on or near the Park will be dealt with as the law directs. For further particulars see handbills.

ALLAN McDONALD, Aug. 11, 1890.

PE ISLAND RAILWAY.

Basket Picnic to Cape Traverse.

SPECIAL PASSENGER TRAIN will leave Charlottetown for Cape Traverse

at 8a. m. (standard time) on SATURDAY,

16th inst., arriving at Cape Traverse at 10

a.m. ; returning, will }eave Cape Traverse at

3 p. m. (standard), arriving at Charlottetown

at 5 p. m.

Tickets for the round trip, 50 cents.

Shonld the weather prove uufavorable the

picnic will be held on Monday, the 18th

nst. J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent.

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Peake’s Station,

Railway Oflice, Ch’town, Aug. 9, 1890.

A GALA DAY'S TROTTING

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1890, when handsome purses will be given away ig prizes to the following classes :—

No. 1.—Open to’ Green Horses. Purse of

$25 $12 to first, $8 to second, $5 to third,

No. 2.—-Open to 4-year olds. Purse of $20

—$10 to first, $6 to second, $4 to third,

No. 3.—Open to 3-year olds. Purse of $20 —$10 to first, $6 to second, $4 to third, No. 4.—A Free-for-all. Purse of $25-—$12 to first, $8 to second, $5 to third. Conditions :—Entrance fee, 10 per cent. of purse in cash at time of entry} and the same will close on the 15th day of August, at six o'clock, p.m No entries will be taken after that date. Five horses to enter and three or more to start. All races to be mile heats, best three in five to harness A heise distancing the field or any part PFeot shall be entitled to first money only, all trotting to i ule, All kinds of amusements will be on the grounds, tegether with a good Saloon well stocked with temperate drinks. A Tea Table will be furnished with all the delicacies of the season. No buggies or carriages wil! be allowed on or near the ground selling intoxicating liquor. There wil! be a committee appointed to watch those smugglers at the gate and bush where those gentlemen resort. There is too much of this business done at Tea Parties and Horse Trots. Take notice, that if you come you wi’ get your liquor spilled. Race called at 10 o'clock, sharp. Admission to Park, 25 cents. Ladies free, JOHN O’RONAGHAN,

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