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lhe Capes Route Moutreal Jierald tray el and the mainland

Pin description of winter Prinee Edward Island

a dest ry fion ey idently written by one

vives a true betweeu

who has had persoual experience of it— and continues:

‘It is evident that, if faith is to be kept with the people of Prince Edward Island, some better and safer means must be found of keeping up communication between the province and the continent during the win- ter time. lt must be remembered that the Government of the Dominion is under pre- cisely the same obligation to have that com munication regular and constant as it is to build a railroad to British Columbia; and we all know how much it has done to fulfl its treaty obligations with the Pacific Pro- vince. The amount of money required to do all that can be done, short of cutting a tun- nel under the Strait (which is seriously advocated by some Islanders) will take but a comparatively small sum of money. Those best acquainted with the winter con- dition of the Straits at iis narrowest part —between Capes Traverse and Tormentine

say thatif a steamer, not very large but | strongly built, amd propelled by powerful engines, were put on the route between these points, she could make her way through the loose ice and lolly, and when | the Strait was so closely packed with ice as | to prevent her crossing, the ice-boats—as | they do now when the Straits is in that con- dition—could make the passage speedily and safely. In this way communication could be censtantly kept up with the minimum of danger and delay.”

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Mr Pa‘nell’s Silence.

— i silence of Mr. | Parnell with respect to the dynamite | outrages in London, the Montreal) Gazette asks :—‘*‘Why should not Irish-| mep, equally with Americans, with | Canadians, with Englishmen, and with} all other people possessing a spark of | manliness and humanity, repudiate and! execrate this outrageous, this damnable | attempt to destroy innocent lives? Mr. | Parnell to the contrary, we do not} believe that a frank, an unreserved de-| buuciation of the recent attempts of | dynamiters will expose his party or the | Irish people to the suspicion of harbor-| ing sympathy with the perpetrators of the foul deed. We know that decent Irishmen the world over unbesitatingly aod unreservedly denounce the work of Saturday; that in America, as in Ireland, the priests and the people have given veut to their feelings of execration of the authors of the foul deed, and that in this denunciation they feel and they know no distinction of race or national- ity. This is not an Irish question, it will be well for Mr. Parnell to under- stand, but a question of our common humanity, of moral reason, of divine- implanted instincts, and the man who hesitates to express bis horror and his condemnation of the methods of these dybamiters is an enemy not only of the welfare of society at large, but of the particular nationality which he serves.”

ComMMENTING on the

PARLIAMENTARY SUMMARY. THE INLAND REVENUE REPORT,

for the fiscal year ending the 30th of June, 1884, shows the collections for 1884 to have been $6,141,750, against 26,878,222 in the preceding year, a decrease of $736,509. This deficiency arises almost entirely on excise, which for 1884 was $5,545,391, against, $5,282,796, for 1883, showing in

excize alone @ decrease of $737,405. The decrease on tobacco duties is much less than was expected, owing, as

claimed by the Minister, to the more ef- fectual supervision of tobacco manufac- turnig. The spirits manufactured during the fiscal year amounted to 4,207,575 proof gallons, as against a production during the preceding year of 4,281,208 proof gallons. The quantity of spirits in bond at the close of the fiscal year was 2,201,034 gal- lons, being a little over 260,000 gallons in exeess of the quantity held in bond at the beginning of the fiscal year. The Minister thinks a quantiiy of Canadian spirits. sup- posed to be used for the production of methylated spirits, finds its ways to inferi- or groggeries and suggests legislation on the subject. The revenue from malt and malt liqdors is about the same as in 1878-79 when the duty was double the present rate. 252, 922 pounds of Canadian tobacco has paid duty as against 178,213 in the year 1883 with 93,882 lbs. taken for use in manu- factures against 198,764 in 1883. The Minister repeais his recommendation that the ports at which petroleum is imported shuuld be restricted to place Canadians on the same footing as regards restrictions with foreign produces. The revenue from canal tolls increased during the year $13,191, and that from minor public works $12,112, while the revenue from slides and booms decreased $16 401. The total revenue from the canals was $356,443. as agaist $045,252 in 1882-3, the princizal increase being on the Welland canal from $155,062 to $179,642. PENITENTIARY STATISTICS.

The report cf the Inspector of Peniten- tiaries, submitted to Parliament, shows that there were as prisoners on the 30th June last :

In Kingston Penitentiary.............. 474 1 Oe Feces Ge Panl........:.....,. 265 ee Uk 1358 ey ea ie ee 97 in Bettiek Colambla....... eo. ..... 93

Total number in the Penitentiaries... . 1067

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Ur seventy less than at the same time last year. The Inspector thinks this very gratifying, | and assuming the total population to be, in round numbers, 5,000,000, says that it! speaks forcibly in favor of the law-abiding character of the people of Canada, and of the general prosperity of the country at

large, there being only one —— under- ging peusl semteuve to every 4,687, neatly,

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the

' i statistics of

any other country in civilized world can show an equally favor- able result. The email number of female convicts—thirty-four—supplied from On

tario, Quebce and the Maritime Provinces Manitoba and British Columbia having none ig very remarkable, and goes to prove that comparative ly few women commit crime of a serious nature. With respect to Dorchester penitentiary, Inspector Moylan says the prospect of the new wing being ready tor occupancy earlier than next sum mer is not very good. The increased commodation which it will afford is needed, the present wing being over-crowded. As in the Manitoba and British Columbia peniten- tiaries,many of the convicts are withoutcells, and are obliged to sleep in the passages. The affairs of this penitentiary —the idleness of many of the convicts during the winter months excepted-—have been con- ducted in a satisfactory manner during the year, The officers have behaved themselves in a becoming manner, and have discharged their duties in such way as to meet the Warden's approval,

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your directions, to have due regard to the respective claims of the Provinces to their proportionate share of the appointments, which he is authorized by the law to make.” PUBLIC WORKS REVENUE.

The gross revenue of the Intercolonial

Railway in the last fiscal year was $2.303,-

647, and operating expenses $2,544,579,

\leaving a net revenue of $9,068. The ex- | penditure was nearly $300,000 less than estimated. The Prince Edward Island

Railway yielded a revenue of $144,504 and entailed an expenditure of $236,428, the deticit being $91,924. The canals cost

| $508,594 to operate and yielded a revenue

of $383,645, while government telegraphy

| cost $80,000 and produced $33,352.

PUBLIC REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE,

The revenue of the government in the

iast fiecal year reached $31,861,961, a sum,

as has been remarked, considerably less than the collection in the two preceding years, but far in advance of that received up to 1882. The comparison with last year and the year in which the National Policy caine into operation runs as follows :—

1879. 1583. 18384. Customs . $12,900,659 $23,009,582 $20,023,890 Excise. 5,390,763 6,260,116 5,459,309

Bill st’ ps. 155,190 P. Office. 1,172,418 P. Works 1,863,149 Miseella-

Leous..

1,755,674 3,055,792

1,800,391 3,101,138 1,005,203 1,623,421

1,557,204

Total. .$22,517,382 $35,794,649 331,861,961 The total expenditure of the last ftiscal year, on acconnt of the consolidaten fund, reached $31,107,706, or within $754,255 of the revenue. The principal items making

up this total with comparison for the pre- ceeding year, are — ISS3. 1854.

Debt and subsidies. .$12,853,53! $12,927,653 Civil government.... 926,721 1,084,417 Justice. 615,585 615,C41 Legislation......... 749,768 682,767 Immigration... .. 437,734 575,336 Pensions... ... bees 98,446 95,542 Superannuation... . 186,236 192,692 SO css cdaous us 734,354 989,498 Public works...... 1,859,799 3,112,941 Lighthouse and coast

a 491,546 520,524 ea 168,977 286,700 Indian grants....... 1,105,961 1, 116.153 Mounted police... . 477,825 485 983 Collection of revenue 6,622,755 6,875,727

DOMINION POLICE. The number of men in the Dominion police is 25, and the cost of the force during the past year was $14,094.

Children’s Carnival.

A Children’s Carnival! was held at Sum- merside on Friday evening. The little ones enjoyed themselves to their heart’s content, while parents witnessed the pleasing spec- tacle of their children gliding to and fro in gay masquerade. The Cornet Band was in attendance. The following is a list of costumes: —

MISSES. Cecilia Warren, | —NSisters of the Emerald Sadie Clark, Isle.

Fannie Craig —Grandmother. Maggie Milligan—-Lady of the Lake. Dot Lefurgey—Napoleon Fisherman. Florrie Bearisto—French Peasant. Nellie Gourlie—Alsatian Beau. Eva Graves—Red Rose. Kila Schurman— Highland Girl. Leova Reid— Butterfly. Florence Kelly —Snowshoer. Lelia Renouf— May flower. Lillie Reid—Fairy Queen.

MASTERS.

Edgar Hunter—Paddy Miles.

Albert Saunders— A Baker.

Alphie Steeves - Elizabethian Page

Charlie Farant—A Plasterer.

Win Gould—Servant Boy.

Allie Lefurgey—Majow.

Albro Henry—Midaie.

Gerald Jarvis—Snowshoer.

Wylie Clark—Sailor Boy.

James Doyle—Nigyer Jack.

Gothard Faker—Nigger Jim.

George Mutch—Old Farmer.

Leslie Herring — Scotchman.

Frank Bearisto—Chetfonier.

George EUis—Bootblack

Dan McKinnon— Paddy from Cork.

Willie Jarvis —Snowshoer.

Mont Hauestis—Gymunuast.

Henry Holman—ilf.

Eph Lefurgey—Middie.

Henry Price— Housemaid. . _— A ae

THE annual statement of the Summerside Bank shows that institution to be in a condi- tion that must be gratifying to all concerned. The operations of the past year yielded a good vrolit, and the business was a safe and sound one. The bank is now, more than ever, in a position to command the confidence of the public. It is most pleasing to see a home institution of this kind flourishing, and itis in the public interest that it sh-uld be so, Withs2 much competition from outside

banks with almost unlimited strength, it is not very easy to success- fully direct the affsirs of a local one,

with a comparatively small capital, and the showing «f the Summerside Bank this year reflects great credit upon the management. It is a pity that there should be room in this country for banks from other Provinces to make large profits; we should he able to do our own banking; and we sincerely hope that our local banking institutions may continue to grow and flourish as they ought. —Journal. -_---> —

A Moncton correspondent of the St. John -_ merges 3 _ the 4th inst., says: Prince idward Island mails, two weeks énr were delivered bere . =

three Maritime | |. betantially correct.

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PERILS OF THE GULF.

MR. GLIDDEN’S STATEMENT — HE IS UN- COMFORTABLY SEATED AT THE HUT EN- PRANCE, AND PASSES THE NIGHT IN A PERISHING DRAPT—MR. FRASPR’S STATE

MENT CORROBORATED

Mr. Giuippex, who is one of the greatest sullerers of the recent iceboat disaster, was yesterday visited at the Grey Nan’s Hos- p.tal by a representative of Tur Examiner, He was able to sit up, was in good spirits, and did not appear to suffer much pain, though his feet and hands are badly frozen, and he only hopes to save a portion of each finger and the thumb of the right hand. Part of his feet may possibly be saved, but the greater portion of the left hand will require to be amputated. Mr. Glidden said :

I am a native of Newcastle, Me. I have been on this Island, in the employ of J. H. Myrick, Esq , for seven years. I was m my way home to spend a_ short ‘acation with my friends, when I with the accident in the Gulf, I have read the statement of Mr. James A, Fraser, published in the Examiner. It is Mr. Fraser had not the same experience | had. He was out- the hut all night with Mr. James A. | remained outside in the storm

a seat on a piece of board,at the entrance of

the hut alongside of Dr. “McIntyre. The boatmen were all crowded between us and

the tire. It was terribly disagreeable and cold, as the draft carried the smoke through the entrance and almost stifled me, while the snow drifted in on top of me When it commenced to drift too hard, [ took my coat out of my trunk which was outside the hut, and put it under me to make my seat more comiortable. My ulster coat was by the fire, and I called to a boatman to pars it over. He asked if a mail bag would do instead. I said ‘all right,” hesitatingly, and he passed the mail bag over, and kept my coat. During the night the stock of fuel was consumed several times, but

the boatmen refused to bring in more They would sooner hold their places around the smouldering coals than

go out, fearing some one would take their place near the tire. Several times I went out for wood, and three of the men followed and helped me to take itin. There were two fires in the hut, and eight or ten of the boatmen held positions around them during the night, and it was almost impossible for anyone else to get near them. Whether sick or not they did not move from the fire during the night. However, on one occa- sion Dr. Meclntyre and myself got near enough to warm our feet. I _ feel sure that had the men uot been so selfish all hands could have spent the night com- fertably in the hut by getting a seat occa- sionally near the fire, but the boatmen would not agree to this. I did not know there were so few matches in the crowd, but when the fire would be burning out and no one seemed anxious to go outside, for come fuel, a boatman would remark: ‘‘All right; if this fire goes out there will be no _ chance to light another, as the last match has been burned.’’ Then some one would go out for wood, This left me under the impression there were no more matches. I was under the impression the stock of provisions was small. On Thursday morning each one was served with a small cracker or an apple —vcne or the other, as they choosed. ‘The cracker might weigh half an ounce. I saw no more food, and was under the impression there was no more than I have mentioned. On Thursday before land was sighted the lid blew off my trunk and some of the boatmen helped themselves to my clothing, some taking pants, vests, etc. One asked for my ulster, I gaveit to him and he kept it un- til he got ashore, and I am informed, then reported he only had a light tweed suit on during tho passags. I did not feei myself freezing until we got sight of land. Then, as we dragged the boats along I felt that my hands were freezing. When we got to the board ice I left for the shore in com- pany with Capt. Newton Muttart. He was very kind and helped me along. We had aterrible experience getting through the sWamp as it was wet and the snow was deep. At last wereached the barn in the field and I remained there and told him to go ahead and send help for me. In about en hour I saw a light coming towards me. It was some of the McPhails who carried it. I sang out, and they came to the barn and found me kicking my heels against a beam. They helped me to the house of Angus McPhail, where I was treated very kindly. I did not know my feet were frozen when I was taken to Me- Phail’s. The McPhail’s did all they vould for me, and have my heartfelt thanks, With reference to the starting of the boats, I may here state that at 7.30 on Wednesday morning, the 28th ult., the opposition boat was ready to start, and Mr. Fraser and my- self wanted to go, but we were advised by Mr, Strang to wait for the other boats, as they were the most reliable. I am satistied that had we started an hour sooner the dis

aster would have been averted.

FERS TO THE EDITOR.

LETTERS TO THE siniphailiapcici

Mr. Fraser’s Statement Corro-

borated.

Sir,—I had no intention of saying any- thing at present about our recent trouble in the Straits; but I notice that the state- ments of Mr. Fraser, which have been pub- lished in the newspapers, have been called in question. I begto say that I find nothing therein inconsistent with the facts. I have not seen Mr. Fraser since we parted at Argyle Shore last Saturday, and 1 am pro- hibited by my medical adviser from at- tempting to give an extended statement for the present.

J. A. Morrison, Ch’town, Feb. 6, 1885.

P. E. 1. Boar or Fire Unperwrirers, Cuartorretown, P. E. I., Feb. 7, ’85.

Sin,—From the remarks and corres- pondence in your issue of yesterday, on the resolution recently passed by Board of Fire Underwriters, reducing the rates of ingur- ance in the city, added in June last, it might be inferred that the action of the Board was instigated by the Mayor's com- munication on the subject. Such was not the case, and I wish te correct any such impression, The Board moved in the

matter and passed the resolution referred to befure the Mayor’s letter came before it, Yours respectfully,

A. Unyuuanz, Sec’y.

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JAMES SHAND

WILL SELL THE BALANCE OF HIs STOCK OF

COMFORTS & BLANKETS

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Heduction to Clear !

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A bot of Ladies’ MANTLES and WOOL GOODS

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Ch’town, Jan. 30, 1885.

1885, JANUARY 1885, J. B. MACDONALD,

N erder to make a speedy reduction before Stock-taking will give great bargains in ( lothing in Overcoats, Ulsters, Reefing Jackets and Suits,

FUR CAPS ! UR CAPS !

A Big Reduction in price of Men and Boy’s Fur Caps to clear.

Balance of stock of Ladies Mantles, balance of stock of Shawls, balance of stock of Knitted Woolens, Squares, Scarfs, Vests, Jackets, &c.; Ladies Plush Felt and Velvet, 26 cents (half price). Blankets, in white and grey, very cheap, Buffalo and Goat Robes, Coon Se ae Coats, Ladies Astracan Jackets, Ladies Fur and Plush Caps and Mutfs.— Must be cleared.

Come #nd get Real Bargains to

J. B. MACDONALD,

Queen Street.

Charlottetown, Jan. 3, 1885—wkly her pres

CHARLOTTETOWA =©BOOT «RD SHOE FACTORY |

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The rush for BOOTS and SHOES is to Dorsey, Goff & Co. People sey they sellcheap. Their own make of Solid Leather Boots takes the lead.

DORSEY, GOFF & CO.

Charlottetown, Jan. 12, 1885.

HUYAL CANADIAN INSURANCE CO.

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PIR.

PANN 6 ew CE HAD OFFICE— Montreal. HALIFAX BRANCH - J. Scott Mitchell, Agent.

Risks Taken on Most Favorable Vers. ASANT FOR PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND:

F. H. ARNAUD,

Merehante Rank of Malifay

$2,000,000

Ohktewn, Jan. EatK,

LECTURE. COFFEE. COFFEE REV. GREGORY MACDONALD

VOID Adalterated Imported C ff. (A You cau buy the . 7

“The Church in Cowell,” Greep, at Whole Roasted Bean,

Under the auspices of the AN D—

CATHOLIC LITERARY UNION, Fresh Ground Coffee,

—IN— Benevilent Irish Scciety’s # all, (PRINCE 8 CREET),

On Monday, Feb. 91h, 1885. Doors open at 7.30, Lecture at 8 p. m. Admission 10 cents.

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Will deliver a Lecture on

(fava and other kinds) from

REER & GOFF

éApples. Apples.

A. EDMUNDS , " 300 Barrels—WHOLESALE & RETAIL, at

Asst. Secretary,

Ch’ towa, Jan. 31, 1885—tf BEER & GOFF’s

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TEA WORTH

INDIA & CHINA TEA (BLENDED)

For family use, for sale at 50 cents per pound or 10 pound bex for $4 75, ew Give it a Trial,

BEER & GOFF,

1000 Barrels Flour.

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WHOLESALE ANU RETAIL, CHOICE §=BRANDS |

DANUBE takes the lead. MATCHLESS } KENT \ rGOLDEN STAK MAPLE HILL GOLDEN AGE STRATHROY The above and other

CHOICE BRANDS!

ln stock this date.

Popular brands. Choice Patents,

Choice Superior,

BEER & ©: FP,

CHEESE, CHEESE, 100 Boxes—-W HOLESALE & RETAIL.

BEER & GOFF’S,

Liverpool to Charlottetown,

1885.

SPalk

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TRiP, = 1886,

BARN

“GULNARE”

Now rs BERTH,

530 Tons Kegisier, Cleesed in English Lloys, William MecBenald. Commander,

WILL SAIL FROM

Liver psol fr Chariottciowa,

On or about the Ist APRIL next, carrs- ig Freight at through rates to

Pictou, Gsorgetewn, Souris and Summerside.

For Freight or Passage, zpply in Liverpool to Pitcairn Brothers, 51 South Jchn Strect; in London to J. Pitcairn & Sous, 16 Great

Winchester Street; or here t>

L. €. OWEN,

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ThA AND BadhAR WILL DE HELD

dn Aid of the PB. &. Island Hospitai, —ON—

Thursday, February 12, 1886,

Donations will be thankfully received by the undersigned ladies :

Mrs. C. Palmer, President. Aitken, Mre.W. H. Kennedy, Mrs. W Anderson, Mrs. Prof. Laird, Mrs. Burwash, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs, Matheson, Mrs.J, & Blanchard, Mrs. Dr. McSween, Mrs. Bal}, Mrs. McLeod, Mrs.G. Beer, Mrs. F. McNeill, Mrs. D. Beer, Mrs. J. McLeod, Mrs. Brown, Miss G, McKinlay, Mrs. J. Beales, Mrs. McGowan, Mrs. John Coleman, Mere. Mitchell, Mrs. F. Cooke, Mrs, G. Moore, Mrs. Ff. W* Cundall, Miss P. McEwen, Mrs. Cofiin, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. W. Davies, Mrs. B. Nichoisun, Mrs. D, DesBrisay, Mrs. Jas. Palmer, Miss Ethel DeBlois, Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. I’. Distin, Mrs, Poole, Mrs Dodd, Mrs. Pope, Mrs. P. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Findley, Mrs. Ravkin, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Col. Sterling, Mrs. Hensley; Mrs. Snadden, Miss Heusley, Miss Unsworth, Mrs. Haviland, Mrs. W hitman, Mra. Ings, Miss Weeks, Mrs. R. Johnson, Mrs. R. Worthy, Mrs.

Doors open at 2p. m. Admission 10 cents ; tea 25 cents. Hot oysters and soup served at 9 0 clock.

MILLIE BEER,

Secretary: July 16, 1884.—lam,