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could by selling it at home.

Civic Questions fur annual civie election will take place ou the fourth Weduesdiy of next

ieuth. and the retiring committees are

Koughan, Douse, Crabbe, Ladner and; Canton, with His Worship Mayor liooper.

Now, what are the questions upon |

vhich it is most fitting that the electors | uld, by their votes,give an expression | {their opision’ It is, of course, well | understood that we are allof one mind | the necessity of conducting civic | affairs with an eye to economy; and, | though due discrimination between talse | economy and true at all times, advisible, it is not necessary now to make that question an issue. Nor is it necessary to decide upon having better sidewalks—nor upon any improvements

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streets and posal with a view to minor importance, which the city, as a For this is a a very small

ry? re

corporation, may make. town; only minority of grumblers aud sparlers are to the ordinary improvemeats would introduce; and while to take issue with persous seem

prog essive

opposed which a Conneil worth respect to them. inclined to take ground on the Temper- ance Question and appeal to the electors on it. But the City Council have not at present anything to do with the liquor traffic, the sense of the electors was only a few months ago taken and ex pressed on a practical aspect of the ‘Tem- perance Question; aud no good would come of dee'ding upon it again-—while some harm might.

There are, however, it seems two important points which should be borne in mind by the electors: First, that men are selected as City Magistrates aud Conneillors who will actively pro- mote the enforcement of the laws; that men are elected who will not hinder, but promote, the passage through the Legislature of a Bill to in- a Charlottetown Waterworks

it is not

Some

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R¢ ‘ond

corporate Company.

With respect to the first of these points, it is needless to say that citizens have been quite too vegligent. How can they expect that the laws will be enforced by a man who does not himself respect them? What folly to invest such a man with the title aud authority of a magis- trate! Is it avy wonder that our laws are systematically violated, when we ‘leet men to represent us who fail to give ‘veD a passive support to the officers of he law? It seems to us that at the pre- ent juseture it is of vital importance hat we elect men who sre known to be aw-abiding and law-respecting—men who will vigorously promote the execu tion of the law, and so carry out the well-understood wishes of a very large majority of the people.

As to waterworks, it bas been proved, over and over agin, that by the accept- ance of propositions which have actually been made iu black aud white, the people of this city will save in hard cash paid lor insurauce, over ten thousand dollars year. Wiat is waned now is an Act of Incorporation to enuble a Com- pany to begin operations, and what is vacted in order that the Act of Incor- poration may be obtained is a Council which will, while fully protecting the interests of the city, promote its passage. This is a matte’ in which all citizens are deeply interested, aud particularly those who do business and own property.

Thea let these two points be prominent ia the minds of electors when selectiog their candidates aud when registering their votes: lst to elect men of influence who will leud their influence to the en forcement of the laws; 2ud to elect men who will urge the passuge of An Act to lncorporate the Charlottetown Water- work’s Coinpany. A meeting at an early day of citizenos most interested iu the prosperity of the city, and a discussion of the matter is, we think, advisable.

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— The staid and conservative Island of Bermuda is going io strong for a large, first-class hotel. Business meu there have tasted the advautages of hav ing foreiguers aud outsiders to expend money among them, and they want some

more. So they are bui-ding a splendid hotel. What Bermuda is as a winter re-

sort Prince Edward Island is as a summer resort, and what the Bermudans are doing we should do likewise. We hope the men of busivess of this city will not he out-done by those of Bermuda. At all eveats they have now a good oppor- tunity to show how much they desire a first-class hote! in Charlottetown ; and it is for them to say as soon as possible whether or not the work of building shall begiu uext spring.

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— Notwithstanding the recent sioppage of a uumber of mills, and the reduction of wages in others, there are some signs of Improvement in business in the United States. The New York Evening Post says all trade journals agree upon this point. While some mills have stopped, others have resumed busiuess. The in- creasiog demand for good investment securiiies on the stock Exchange is per- haps the best evidence of returning con- filenee. Jno the nature of things, the de- pression which has borne so heavily upon wi departments of industry in the United | Sates during the past two years, canuot | last much longer.

_ oom A fact. Farmers in the Cavadian North west get much more for their wheat than farmers in the United States North-

| which oppress the settler in

THE DAILY HXAMIN

Indeed, some of the Minovesota farmers are taking graio to Emerson, paving the duty of 15 cents a bushel and making more money there than they The differ- ence is dueto the lower tariff of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and freedom from elevator and milling monopolies, Minnesota

west,

aud Dakota.

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— Sir John Macdonald says that to his knowledge the Canadian Pacific Rail way Company have made uo new finan cial arrangement. The money markets in England are, he says, very much de pressed, and it was with difficulty tha} money could be raised for either Cana-

dian or United States railways.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

How He Got Adrift.

Sirn,—Having been asked by several friends to give the particulars of my getting adrift in a boat in Charlottetown harbor, | beg to offer them to the general public.

I left the wharf at 9.30 o'clock last Wed- nesday week, the wind and tide being against me. I could not make my vessel, the L. J. Westaway. The weather looked bad, and it was raining and blowing at mid- night, so I placed the oars across the boat and steered before the wind for Point Prim Unfortunately [ got reund the Point, where a reef runs out, and on the boat grounding I had to swim some distance to make the beach. On getting on the bank | saw Farmer Finlayson, who took me In. | immediately wrote to the owner, asking for advice how to get to town, but received no answer from him. On the Heather Belle’s arrival 1 took passage to town, and reported myself to Mr. D. Farqehereom, | the owner, for assistance, my vessel having | vone away and taken ail my _ wordly | possessions with her. The owner en- quired particularly about the boat, bui could do nothing for me. I then went to the Police Station, when the Marshal kindly sent for something to eat for me, and I then took out a summons against the owner for assistance, [ being entirely des- titnte. He appeared last Thursday, and the case was adjourned until the following day for the Shipping Master’s evidence, the owner’s defence being that | had not signed articles. On the following day the Shipping Master appeared and stated that the artieles | had signed were of course correct, bat that the copy which the owner had persuaded him to let him have copied from the original articles, was itself a fraud and of no use whatever. Judgment was at ence given against the owner, but he still refused to pay the amount claimed. I then took out a distress warrant on his goods and chattels, and thai is, as the case now stands.

Hoping, dear Sir, that you will publish these facts if only in justice to myseif.

1 beg to remain, Your Obedt. Servant, H. J. Nicnois, - Second Mate brigt. L. J. Westaway.

A Complaint.

Sin,—Yesterday a large crowd of people including men, women and children from the surrounding country, with their teams, laden with baskets, carvasses of pork, and ocher products, made their way as usual to meet the Heather Belle at Orwell for Charlottetown. On arrivirg at the wharf there was no steamer in sight, and no word from her agents as to whether she would come or not. The people waited in the cold on the wharf until they despaired of the steamer’s arrival, and then made the best of their way back to renew their trip again to-day when, the weather being very fine, a larger crowd will assemble; but imagine, Mr. Editor, their disappointment

| When they will hear that the Heather Belle

has given up her trips to Orwell for the season, though there is neither ice nor wind to prevent her making a_ very pleasant trip to Orwell this day, On behalf of the people of Belfast, [ ask you, Mr. Editor, is this proper treatment! If the steamer was taken off the route for the season, why were not the people notified of that fact, and not subjected to the ex- posure, disappointment and loss which they have vo endure because of the very un- justifiable manner in which they are treated by the Heather Belle Company. Yours, An Eye Wirvyzss.

Dec. 17, 1884.

[The Heather Belle, we learn, did not go to Orwell this week, owing to ice and lolly in Orwell river, and general stormy weather |}

Notes from Harmony.

Everybody is jubilant over the fine autumn which we are having. Many are the carts and waggons passing through here laden with grain and potatoes en route for Souris. A great many of them stop at Harmony and sell their produce to the enterprising merchant of the place, who gives as good a value for a dollar as anyone else, notwithstanding the close competition of Mr. Joseph McCormack, who does a rushing trade on the North Side. Mr. McCormack has just completed his fine and commodious storeand warehouse. He does a thriving business dealing in farm produce, as well as hides and pelts, including those of the fur-bearing animals of our forest, such as rabbit, bear, squirrel and muskrat skins. He bays directly for the Northwest Territory Fur Company, and can give his customers the highest cash value for their furs.

Our enterprising neighbor, Mr. Ash, has just purchased a splendid heifer calf of the Shorthorn breed, from a gentleman of Cherry Valley. Mr. Ash's purchase will materially aid in improving the compara. tively scrub stock of the neighborhvod.

A Swiss young lady has lately arrived in our neighborhood, She has been engaged by several of our leading families to teach the language of Switzerland. The language is very difficult to acquire, but the young lady has every hope that her pupils can have a fair knowledge of her native speech before Spring. It would not be fair to our own native young ladies to say that she is as good-locking as they. She says that the climate here is much colder than in her native land.

We sorely miss the booking statjon at Harmony. ‘It is a pity it was ever re-

moved to Bear River. There is far more business done here now than at Bear River. We should have an Agenit-Operator appointed here as soon as possible. Our Representatives in the Dominion Tlouse should note this fact, and see that justice is dealt to the people of Harmony.

R. R. SuBEPER. |

Our Advertisers.

Perkins & Sterns intimate that, having recently made an extensive addition to their premises, they are better than ever prepared to give customers good value for their money. Special bargains during the holidays.

J. A. Rennick informs the public that the great sale of Books, Stationery, e'c., now going on at Bremner Bro’s Bookstore, will be continued until the whole stock is disposed of.

J. M. Campbell announces that Rev. Dr. McDonald, of Georgetown, lectures in Mag- ket Ha'l on Monday evening next. His subject is ** The Race of Somerled.’

J.J Davis advertises the Dig Handle Hay Knife, which, he says, is the best article of the kind in use,

D. R. M. Hooper requests all persons in- debted to him to pay up within two mouths and save expenses.

D. M. Reid has a second-hand piano which he will dispose of ata reasonable price.

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Tuar Sroten Money Case.—The Mone- ton Times says: Mention was made a few days ago of the theft of some $48.00 in cash from George Cannon's residence, and the arrest of a Mrs. Walters on suspicion of having stolen it. The suspicion turns out to have been groundless. In _ conse- quence of information reaching him that Lane McDonald, a young lad who had been stopping at Mr, Cannon’s, had been

stopping at Mr. Cannon’s had _ been making enquiries about a shop in which to start a candy store, the Marshal on Saturday arrested Mc-

Donald, who immediately acknowledged the theft. He said he had first given the money to his half-brother, William Boundy, who after keeping it three or four days gave him back $20. He showed the Marshal where he had hidden the $20. Both Me- Donald and his half brother were arrested, but it appears the matter was arranged with Mr. Cannon, as he failed to appear against them. ‘They were accordingly, Saturday evening, dismissed from custody. McDonald is 16 years old, and belongs to P. E. Island.

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IstanpeRS Aproap.—We have before us a business card of ** McEachern & McLeod, gent’s furnishing goods, The Dalles, Oregon.” The former had been at one time an employe onthe P KE. I. Railway, and aiterwa ds was with his.cousin, Jobn McEachern of the ‘‘Italiar Warehouse.”’ Subsequently he went West and held up in Oregon. The latter (McLeod) is a native of otratha byp, and started on his own hook in the employ of Beer & Son, Charlottetown, and after four years with that firm started for the West and secured a position as salesman in Gov. Moody's concern at ‘Ihe Dalles. On the death of Mr. Brow (aleo an Islander), McLeod got the situation of book keeper in the large establishment On Mr. Moody making a change in his business, consequent on being appointed governor, both young men left and strack out for themselves They are sober, energetic fellows, well liked in the com- munity, and are apparently onthe road tu success. McLeod is a brother of Mr. M. McLeod, Station Agent at Bradaibane, one of the most efficient and obliging men on the P. E. I. R., noted asthe lineis for the excel- lence of its agents, conductors, engineers and other employes, — Pioneer,

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Tue beautifal weather of Thursday last, enabled the pleasure seekers an opportunity to visit the outskirts of the city, of whom quite a number clustered to the Four Mile douse, where they were met and gre: ted with the utmost cordiality by the genial proprietor, Mr. P. (, Connoly, formerly of Charlottetown P. E J, Aftera very pleasant afteraoon’s enjoyment, dinner was ordered, and served in the most elaborate manner; after which the gay party faced their steeds for Halitax, ali highly pleased to again see the old resort in such capable hands as those of Mr. Connolly, Com .— Halifax Recorder,

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Carr. Gorvon of the British navy, who located the expedition sent out to report the feasibility of navigating Hudson Bay, is in Ottawa, and had a long interview with the Minister of Marine, on the 12th inst. lt is understood that Capt. Gordon, who wentin command of the expedition now stationed in Hudson Bay and the straits, reports that with suitable steamers, both the Bay and the straits could be safelv navigated for at least four months in the year.

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Jouy P,. HARpeN, residirg near Littleton, accidentally shot himself, wite,and four child- ren, at Wheeling, West Va ,on the 11th inst, while trying to extract a load from ashotgun, He was pounding the muzzle of the gun on the hearthstone to jar out the slugs and shot when the gun wentott. Eighteen slugs took effect ou the various members of the family. One slug broke Mrs. Harden's leg, and the baby had seven marks in the region of the abdomen These are the ovly ones seriously hurt,

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Or the numerous improvements instituted by Mr. Coleman since he took charge of ths P. E. I. Railway, his cfforts to stop drinking on the line is not the Jeast deserving of notice The showsthat he has the safety of both passengers aud employes at heart. Few situations require so much a cool head and steady hand and with the disappearance of rum from the railroads of America no doubt accidents weuld largely diminish.— Pioneer.

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Founp Deap.—the Pictou, N. 8., Mews rep ris that la.t week asa man was driving through Pomket woods, Antig nish, he dis- covered the body of a man lving near the road and upon examination found it was an old man named Donald Fraser from back land of Tracadie. He had left Dona'd Bourke’s on Sunday, and prebably feeling i'l laid down on aw of the road and before ass'stance came

ted, '

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TH® business failures throuchout the coun- try during the seven days ending 12th inst, were: United States, 324; Canada, 42. The failures in the Western, southern and Pacific States are above the average considerably, and in other sections of the country about as usual.

A survey is being made at Gloucester, Mass,, Harbor to ascertain, the jocatiom pi rocks danperoug to navigation, and report @ timbtes for their removal.

A

rm, DHECHM BER i7,

MARRIEP,

At the residence of Mrs. Weldon, Church street. Monet n, on Saturday, Pec 13th, by Rev. Joseph Hogg. Mr. Edwin Bowser, 1. ©. R., of Weldford, Kent Co, to Miss Bertha McLeod, of Summerside, P. E. I.

DIEP.

In this city, th’s morning, Frederick Small- wood, third eon of the late John avd Lucretia Dorsey, aged 2 years, 4 months and 11 days.

[Funerrl from his mother’s residence, Sydney Stieet, to-morrow, at 3 o'clock, to People’s Cemet: ry. |

At Five Mile House, Lot 49, on Dec. 4th, Mary, infant daugiter of Daniel and Johannah Edmonds, aged three months,

At Sommerville, on Friday, 12th inst.. in the 26th year of her age, Mary, dearly beloved daughter of Margaret and Maurice Wa'sh. May her soul rest in peace,

On the 10ch inst,, at Quebec, P. Q, Lady Bellesu, nce Marie Reine Josephine Gauvreau, wife of the Hon. Sir N. F. Belleaw, K. C. M. G,, aged 73 years,

FOR FARMERS !

THE DIC-HANDLE HAY-KNIFE,

The most complete invention of the kind. Gives satisfaction everywhere, and is indig- pensible once used. Sold cheap,

Sample can be seen by app'ying to

J. J. DAVIS, Rankin House.

Ch’town, Dec. 17—2i

FOR SALE OR TO RENT,

vs socond-harnd Piano; terms able. Apply to

reason-

D. M. REID, North Side King Square. Ch'town, Dee, 17 3i pd

“The Race of Someried,’

f¥XHE Key. Dr. McDonald, of Georgetown, will deliver a Lecture on the above sub- ject, under the suepices of the Caledonian Club, in the Market House, on Monday next, the 22nd December. Doors open at7 p m ; chair taken at 8 p.m. Admission, 10 cents. Tickets to be had at the Hall. The proceeds of the Lecture to be given to the poor. ,

J, M. CAMPBELL, Secretary. Ch’town, Dec. 17—5i

NOTICE.

AY OTICE is hereby given to all persons in-

debted to us, either by note of hand, bock account, or otherwise, that if their re- spective bills are not settled within two months from date, they will positively be handed into the Court for collection, without any further notice,

DAVID BR. M. HOOPER & (CO, Ch’town, Dec. 17, 1884—8i

APPLES, &c. —

Y Auction, THURSDAY, 18th, at it o'clock. 75 Barrels N. 8. Apples in all the best kinds,

50 Barrels No. 1 American Baldwins. 26 Barre's choice Gravensteins.

December

—ALSO— Pears, Grapes, Digby Herring, Earthen- ware, Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags, ste. A. MeNEILI, Auctions er, Ch’town, Dec. 16, 1884.—2j

BOOKS. BOOKS.

Just Received at the Depository :

Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, 1884; Quiver, Canadian Pictures, drawn by Marquis ot Lorne; Little Wide Awake, Chatterbox, Boys’ Own, Girls’ Own, Story Land, and a variety of other Magazines and Books. Also, Xmas, New Years, Birthday and Sunday ~chool Cards, Texts and Mottoes—all cheaper than can be purchased elsewhere. Pulpit, Family and School Bibles and Testaments,

Yeu can purchase a New Testament at the — for 3 cents, and Bibles at 12 cents each,

M, F. ELLIS, Corner Queen and Fitzroy Street. Ch’town, Dec. 15, 1884—eod

SURPLUS BAND INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE.

\ SET cf Brass Band Instruments, con- sisting as follows, viz. :

One B Flat Baritone Brass, Piston Valve,

One FE Flat Pocket Cornet, Silver Plated, Piston Valve,

Four B Flat Brass Cornets, Rotary Side Action,

Two E Flat Altoes, Brass, Actin,

Ove B Flat Baritone, do do do

One E Flat Circular Basa do do do

One pair Cymbals, Turkish.

The above Instroments can be seen by ape plyiag to Mr, Galbraith in this city,

HENRY BEER, . Lt Col. & Pres, Band Committee, Ch’town, Dee. 11, 1884—e01 wkly Qi

FINAL NOTICE 10 DEBiORS

oo is to notify all persons indebted to 4 the late firm of HORNE, PIERCE & CO., for Book Account, Notes of Hand, Indg- ment or otherwise, that 1 have appointed Bernard Kiggins, of Lot 30, as Agent, to col- lect for said firm, and grant receipts for the same; therefore immediate payment is re- quested.

Rotary Top

ALEXANDER HORNE, Ch’town, Nev. 20—li wkly 43

Mrs. Re. YOUNG?S

wee ROOMS, up-stairs at W.

‘& A. Brown & Co.’s; ‘Trimmed Hats

avii Bounets alwnys on hand, sot28—edd why! Charlottetown,

sc “cc io) “e 6 “ ‘es ss ee “ 6s sé

290 BOYS’

LONDEN

The balance of our stock of Trimmed Millinery at Half Price.

WHITE COTTONS,

Bargains in our Large St

$2.00, $3.00 A

Blankets, Quilts & Comfe

ALOT OF HORSE

1884.

a

EFORE CHRISTMAS

WE SHALL OFFER A NUMBER OF

SPEGIAL BARGAINS FOR CASH

—AT THE—

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Reduced Prices. in Lots

20:

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Cheap.

$1.10 per yard.

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20.

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50 oe

CAPS AND GLOVEs,

SUITS, IN

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Kw &¢ 9 Ac.

AT A BARGAIN,

GEO. DAVIES & CoO Dee, 3, 1884.

No. 1, 24 inches, at

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2000 yards Table Linen, 7000 do Bed Ticking, bought

Ends and pieces Fancy Flannel SHIRTINGS. 32

fe om ines all wool, 38 cents, former price 50 cents.

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The baiance of eur stock of Ladies Man- ties, Dolmans and Ulsters at a very Large Reduction, to clear.

3000 Pieces White and Grey Cottons, purchased at greatly

Cents,

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Best English Makes, direct from the Mills, from 12 to 25 Cents.

Parties in want of White or Grey COTTONS are invited to examine the above, as they are the Cheapest we have ever offered for sale,

A number of DRESS LENGTHS, in Colored Si'ks, good colors, worth $1.35 to $1.50, all for 95 cents tq

450 yards Colored Dress Silks, worth &5 and 95 Cents, for 65 and 75 cents,

Lengths of Japanese Silks, worth 70 cents, for 50 cenis.

Lengths of Striped Washing Silks at 50cts,

A Large Stock of DRESS GOODS, Black and Colored French MERINOS, CASHMERES, SERGES, COSTUME CLOTHS. RUSSIAN CORDS, &c., &e.

8 wide,

‘ck of Ready-Mace Clothing,

MEN’S OVERCOATS, ULSTERS,REEFING JACKE S, BUF- FALO AND BLACK DOGSKIN CO \

LOTS, AT $1.50, ND $4.25,

Men's and Boys’ Underclothing, in great variety, of Quality and Price,

ALOT OF REMNANTS of PWEEDS.

ULSTERS AND MANTLE CLOTHS MARKED VERY LOW.

‘lors In Great Variety,

BUFFALO & JAPANESE ROBES,

RUGS BOUCHT

Pen,