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Tie Degity EXAMINER. JANUARY 17. 1373.

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the vwoveri.uent wili De have nerewiere pottered agony at the rate of iru.n ten to titteen mules an hour; for the Government’ did not Walle to use the people or drive Kdward island in a: election conest. Hub Next sauder tlw y wail ve paving the way jor tie return Of six Gita ; and We are to ilave ** double trains.

Now, as hereto.ore, it takes a man two i frou Souris to Suu-

I vie Cars

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‘side Noxt summer he will be able to make the journey in half a day, for an election will e in order, and we are to have ‘‘ double trains.” ‘The travelling and the business public have been three years crying 1n vain for better accommodation and facilities on our railway ; but next summer they are to have a general election and all the accomo- datioo and facilities they want.

In commenting upon this remarkable change in the tactics of the Government Railway authorities, the Patriot says :—

‘: The railway management on the Island js gaining in favor with the public every day. People are now convinced that it is Mr. McKechnie’s study to give the people as many and as great advantages from the railroad as it is capable of affording.

We emphatically deny that the railway mana zement on the Island is gaining in fa- vor every day. On the contrary, public opinion has been every day more pro- nounced ,and decided that it is bad, un- suited to the wants of the Province—and not economical. But this promise of double trains may calin the tempest of indiguation wiiic'1 has been steadily rising from one end of the Island tothe other. Our people have been systematically defrauded by the rail- way authorities. While paying the fares charged on a first-class railway, they have been accorded the facilities of a third or fourth-class railway — under bad and ex- travagant management ; and: had they not been patient and lony-suffering to a degree, tiey would long erethis have given the Gov- ernment practical proof of their displeasur-.

Personally, we have nothing against Mr. McXechniz. But we believe we reflect the sen ‘iments of nearly all our business men aii three-fourths of the general public, wien we declare that he is not the proper man to superintend our railway. It may be that we wrong Mr. McKechnie. It may be that the incapacity of the McKenzie ad- ministration and its utter indifference to the wants, interests and requirements of the people of this Province are displayed in the actions of their officials, and that it is not Mr. McKechnie, but the mixers and muddlers he serves who are to blame for the mismanagement of which the people of this Island have had reason to complain.

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“The Great Stretcher.”

Dr. Tuprex has a habit of confuting and confounding the Grits with their own statements and declarations. This, we assume, is the reason they call him the ‘‘ eveat stretcher.” A few months ago the Do:‘or quoted from a prospectus issued by Me. Cartwright while in England and there- b,; proved that the management of the financas of Canada by the Government of Sir John McDonald was good and pros- perous. Mr. Cartwright had, jthroughout Canada, been denouncing the McDonald Administration as extravagant and reck- less ; and when his constituents asked him to rise and explain, he replied that wiile in England he displayed the ‘golden side of the shield,” but to Canada he presented the ‘‘brazen side.” Mr. Cartwright, be it remembered, is pur excellence the ‘‘ honest Tan” — ‘* the gentleman”—of the McKenzie Administra- tion.

Ever since the occurrence of this in- eident the Grits have regarded Dr. Tupper as avery bad man—a ‘great stretcher’’— and no opportunity of denouncing him is lost. We note that even for the few words he said in fHalifax complimentary to Mr. C. J. Campbell, M. P., he is savagely at- tacked by the Patriof.

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Taz New York Rivne Investigation. — The commiitee appointed to investigate this mater have reported, and from that docu- ment we gather that in three years—1868 to 1870 inclusive—the Tweed ring stole fone thirty million dollars; and it is considered safe to assume that between 1850 and 1866 at last twenty millions more were stolen. By suits at law there have been recovered $1,110,425, leaving $886,241 met after expenses were paid. The committee claim, however, that the testimony secured will enable the city to resist fraudulent claims to the amount of at least two mil- lions, which otherwise it would have been forced to pay.

Tux families of Messrs. Thomas Enman, Donald Vanlderstine, John McDonald, Alex. McDonald aud Mr. McMillan, living on the South Side of Vernon River, have ‘been terribly afflicted of late with diptheria, some three or four members of each family being down with it. We are happy to state that under.the care of Dr. Robertson, of Montague, all have recovered, except one little boy, who was past all cure when the Dr. saw him. Dr. Robertson appears to be a complete master of this terible disease. It

is a greit consolation to know that there is |

a physician in the country who is able to stay the ravages of such a terrible disease as diptheria. Our exneriens2 of it, though not a sad one has been a ter-ibly severe one, —Com. to Patrivt.

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Owe hundred and eighteen pupils have becn uudergoulg eXduditduod Lor aclstlss.on to oulle lhowise course Ml tile wNOrial Oe iovl dura tus past two days, (ac @Xwaula- tiuu—waica Was Coaducced vy Principal tiacper and dir, hss Walu—WwWees conciuded tais.vtcuvvu. Lads ivivwwiNgsace ths Ndulss Oc Tihs Pavlls Waly stave riko dd ul Cailce :

1, Bessie Muiich li; 2, Mary Moi onnan; 3, 2euou J. Codia, 4, wlarcoi Mc ition; v, dsavelia UtCNeitl, UO, sharia Morsou; 4 Piura Owwach; 0, George ilscris ; Y, Ada VWaumal ; LU, ina dasiaim, Ll, wiurdoca J. Meweod, 12, Lizzie Saeesvn; 13, Am- bruse gtaser ; 44, youn U. Maran, Lo, ary A. »icNeili : dv, Aume vounsou; 1s, Nel

M:Douaaid ; id, Andrew Galway; LY, Uha-’

logue ddcwonaid ; ZU, allen Meconuad ; 21, Kuma J. Burns ; 22, Magyte io.s, 23, Sve- phen wiedacuern ; 24, tlida Gail ; wo, #lora Rausay ; 26, Magyie Meiktae; Zi, slien udilhgan; 24, idervert Beers, 29, vohn 3B. |Mcinnis; 30, Jonn McKenzie; 31, Bess.e ‘Webster ; 32, Maggie MeL2an ; 33 KoJeri_k McDonald ; 34, Jane McKinnon; 45, Dou- ald K. Currie; 36, Hugh McDonald ; 37, Wallace Crawford ; 38, Judghon Wright ; 39, May A. Taylor, 40, Jas. Robertson ; 41, Enuna Nicholson ; 42, Katie A McLeod;43,

45, Maggie A. Murchason ; 46, Kate John- son; 47, Ellen Roberts; 43, Mary J. Cox ; 49, Robert Anderson; 50, Mary Fraser ; .51, Angus Cameron ; 52, Isabella McDon- ald; 53, Peter McLeod; 54, James God- frey; 55,John Donahoe; 56, Margaret Gor- don; 57, Fannie McKenna ; 53, Jessie Gil- lis; 59, Anastatia Pnee; 60, Katie Burke. -7<—-r- Terrible Tale of Suffering among the Cape Cod Wrecks.

The night of the 2ud and the morning of the 3rd inst. have been terrible for those unlucky mariners who found themselves in a

ous sands of Cape Cod. Five vessels were lost. Four willleave their homes to be bleached upon the sand. From the largest two not a soul was saved, every man, froin the captains downto the much abused deck-boys, was buried beneath the cold waters. A few bodies have been recovered, but the majority will sleep in watery graves. I'he sufferings of the crew of the ill fated Powwow, of Princetown, were frightful. Your correspondent interviewed a survivor, and he gives the story as told to him. The hour of 4a. m. found them drifting help- lessly on the lee shore of Wellfleet. With the hope of checking their drift they anchored, but the chain of their larger an- chor parted andthe vessel dragyed the amaller one as if it had beena pound weight. Then, as the tempest lulled, ‘*Hoist the jib,” shouted the captain, ‘‘ and

ell run her through the surf.” With great difficulty the sail was partially hoisted and the vessel’s head swung towards the land. But alas! she struck on the outer vreakers. ‘The great billows broke over her and in an instant she filled. A signal of distress was hghted, but was soon ex- tinguished. ‘‘Set the kerosene atire,” or- dered Captain Caton. ‘‘ We must let the station men know we are here.” This was done. ‘Thank heaven, an answering signal was heard, and in the course of a half hour they discerned a horse and cart moving to- wards thein along the beach, bearing a large box containing the patent rescue gun. A long hour creyt by, but there came no other igns Of succor. ‘heir hopes fell. So cold were they that it was with difficulty they clung to the rigging. Drenched every mc- ment with the icy water, they were soon be- numbed. One huge fellow, with the mus- cles of a Hercules, was three times washed away from the vessel. Twice he regained his hold, but the third time his strength failed, and he sank to riseno more. As the dreary morning past, two others gave up the struggle, and, releasing their grasp were swept away. One poor boy, named James Downling, whose home was in Boston, suc- cumbed to the cold, ‘‘ I can’t stand it any longer, captain, said he: ‘‘{ am going to die.’ When last seen by the survivors he was lying in the lee scuppers, his head hang- listlessly to one side, his hair matted with ice and his arms clutching in their death grip a coil of frozen rope. And at last the captain whispered hoarsely, ‘‘ Good-by, boys, 1 shall try for the shore; may God keep me for my poor wife’s sake.” <A dory was got over the side, but was crushed in an instant, Captain Caton then tore off the ca- bin skylight, and, heaving it overboord, sprang atter it. His support was soon wrenched from his grasp, but he struggled manfully. He reached the shore, twice he stood erect on the sand, but the undertow was too powerful, and he was drawn under the surf. The ten men who remained on the vessel were destined to be saved. After daylight the life-saving station men, who had previously been devoting their energies to the vain attempt of rescuing the crew of the other wreck, arrived. ‘The first time they fired the mortar, the ball with the line attached fell over the spring stays, but the men were so chilled with cold that it was impossible to get it. After several trials, however, the line fell where they could reach it. At 10a. m. they were all ashore, and were tenderly cared for at the Humane House. Most of the survivora suffer from frozen arms and legs, but will all probably recover. ‘Ihe Powwow has now broken up and, with no insurance, is a total loss.

One of the boilers at the works of the Victoria Coal Co., at Low Point, C. B., ex- 'ploded on Sunday night, scalding a fireman named Stephen Livingstone. Livingstone and the engine driver, William Ryan, were standing in front of the boiler at the time, ,and miraculously escaped instant death. Some of the boiler plate was picked up ata distance of one hundred yards from the scene of the explosion.

Miss Kars R. Barrierr (list Class), lately of St. John, N. B., has been appoint- ed teacher of the Ist Primary Depar:ment ‘Upper Prince Street School, of this city. | Bayp at the Rink to-night. Splendid lice. Admittance twenty-five cents,

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Ellen J.McDonald; 44,Johanna McDonald ; |

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est by Relegragh.

Nominstion ab Gasezetown.

(Special Despateh to Daily Examiner.) Ggorexiown, Jan. 17. P. BR. Bowers was proposed to-day by Daniel Siunet, and secouded by waniel Beaton aud Rovere Lewis. Was proposed by Jona UC, Underhay, ana seconded by Janes Keefe. ‘The proceeu- ings were very dull. ‘There -were ne speeches. tuat the contest on the Uwelty-ninth wilt be a cl_se one.

| Ww AR NEWS.

[By Telegraph to Heading Room and | baily Examiner. |

Lonpon, Jan. 17.

Philipoplis has been evacuated, and the Turks have ordered it to be burned.

Ajas and Karnabad have been burned.

The Turkish fleet have shelled Sebasta-

l. me is reported that England told Turkey to get from Russia the best possible terms, as she must now look to her own interests.

Austria has declared that she cannot per- mit separate peace negotiations to be con- cluded between Turkey and Russia, but that she must have a voice in the soitle- ment.

New York, Jan. 17.

Gold 102. Exchange from 814 to 844.

Pownal Entertainment.

Tuk entertainment at Pownal, last night, was one of the most successful, financially, that we have ever attended. At an early hour in the evening, Pownal Hall was crowded with young and old from various parts of the country, within a radius of ten miles around. ‘Ihe ladies of Pownal and vicinity had provided a large and uice as- sortment of cakes, sweetimeats and fruit, which was helped to everyone present. — We venture to say that many an appeti e received a surprise trom the liberal quantity and rare delicacy of the articles provided by which to fortify the inner man, ‘The method of handing refreshments to each one occu- pying a seat, if not entirely original with the Pownal ladies, is at least novel in these quarters. It prevents a great deal of un- necessary labor and uncomfortable crowd- ing, a3 is the case generally at public teas. Mr. Henry Beer, of Southport, was called to the chair by the Rev. Mr. Meggs, and the literary and musical part of the pro- gramme was commenced. Mr. Beer, in a short speech, explained tae object. fo: which the Rev. Mr. Meggs and tiie com- mittee appointed by the Methodist Church at Pownal, had provided an entertainment, and he was exceedingly pleased that the peo- ple had appreciated and responded to their efforts so numerously and heartily. Miss Bourke presided at the organ very creditably to herself, and was assisted in the singing by other. young ladies. Mr. Joseph K. Brecken, of the City, recited, in a very touching and pathetic style, an appropriate piece. The pathos which Mr. Brecken manages to throw into his selections is the secret of his success as a reciter. <A short speech from W. W. Stumbles, jr.; a humor- ous reading by Mr. G. E. Full, a speech trom Mr. Richard Smith, and a recitation from Mr. Louis Goff completed the literary part of the performance. The choir sang several appropriate and familiar selections. The chief interest, however, centered in the subscriptions which were given by those present. Mr. Charles Full mounted the rostrum and fully sustained his reputation as a solicitor of money for charitable ob- jects. The people of Pownal, Lot 48 and Lot 49 manifested a noble enthusiasm in subscribing liberally towards paying off the debt on their parsonage. Never have we seen people pay out so willingly. One gen- tleman contributed $20, others $5, and so on. A number of cakes, presented by the ladies, were disposed of at auction by Mr. Stumbles. The-reccipts of the evening, as near as we could learn, were about $160. The Rev. Mr. Meggs, who is deservedly popular at Pownal, contributed very much to the success of the entertainment by his genial and gentlemanly manner.

aceiieaglldigilitipren Died.

At Grand River (Kast) Lot 55, on Tuesday, the 8th inst., Lucy, the beloved wife of Donaid Morrison, Esq., in the 59th year of her age. The deceased lady was much respected by a.] who knew her. May she rest in peace.

At Summit Park, N, J., on the 5th inst., Frances Barbarie, the beloved wife of Lt. Col. the Hon. John Leander Starr, and daughter of the late Hon. Wm. Throckmorton, of New York. The deceased was a sister-in-law of the Lady of the Hon, Judge Young.

At the Lunatic Asylum, on Friday, the llth inst., Donald McDonald, aged 72 years.

At Roseneath, on the 22d Dec., Christina Ann, belo ed wife of George A. Gordon, in the 2ith year of her age, leaving a husband and two infant children to mourn their loss. At Brudenell, on the Ist inst., Christiana C. G., infant daughter of the above, aged 2 months.

At his residence, Tryon, on the 15th Nov., Mr. Hiram T. Lea, aged 36 yeas,

December 25th, at St. Peter's Road, of a

McPhail, the dearly beloved wife of Daniel McLeod, aged 45 years. ‘‘Dlessed are the dead that die in the Lord.”

Late ArrivaL.—The schooner §Winfxld Scott, Lord, master, arrived at Souris on Friday last. She was loaded with flovr and. other merchandise, consigned to Messrs. Knight, Son & Co. |

Nomination.—J. F. Campion, Esq., cf Souris, and P. R. Bowers,Esq., of this city, Were nominated at Georgetown lo-day, as candidates fortherepresentationo{ the First

Klectorai District of King’s County in the ) Legislative Council.

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long and prinful illness. of Consumption, Jane;

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BF Box sleizhs. J -* varriagz and ole'gh repairing and Painting solicited.

PETER H. TRAINOR'S,

Ch’town, Jan. 17, 1877.—4+i

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NOTICE.

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'¢g'REAT BARGAINS in high turned and)

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PUBLIC MEETING of the inhabitants! , of Colville School District will be held in| a a

the Colville Schoolhouse, at 7 o'clock, p. m.,

License to sell Spirituous Liquors.

JAMES MACDONALD, J. P. |

Souris, Jan. 17, °78—wkly 2i d sat 2i

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Cor. Great George & Kent Sts.

HE Subscriber wishes to inform his friende and the public generally that he still keeps on hand a choice assortment of

froceries and Provisions,

AT HIS OLD STAND,

and will be pleased to have them call and inspect for themselves.

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ON HAND,

10 CHESTS CONGOU TEA,

(** New Season ’’)

1,000 Lbs. Canadian Cheese, 10 Gasks American Kerosene Oil,

(120° test ; 35 cts. per gal.)

20 BARRELS SUGAR

100 Bhis, Sup, Extra Flour,

3 Puns. Very Choice

MOLASSES

and all goods usua!ly found in a First- Ciass Grocery Store.

FAMILIES: SUPPLIED BY THE MONTH.

DONALD NICHOLSON.

Jan. 16, 1878—y.

AGME SKATES !

FULL ASSORTMENT of Sizes just re- received per Northern Light. A. A. BALDWIN & CO. Ch’town, Jan. 16—1i

INSOLVENT ACT OF 1875, and Amending Acts,

Rosert Hoaa, Plaintiff. Sy_vanus Kerrn, Defendant.

WRIT of Attachment has issued in this Cause. B. WILSON HIGGS, Official Assignee. Charlottetown, P. E. Island, January 14, 1878.

INSOLVENT ACT OF 1875 and Amending Acts,

In the matter of SYLV ANUS KEITH, an Insolvent. LL persons indebted to the above Insol- vent are hereby notified to pay their ac- counts to me, and to me only. Bb. WILSON HIGGS,

Official Assignee. Charlottetown, P. FE. Island, } January 14, 1873.

LECTURE !

FPXHE FOURTH LECTURE of the Course in connection with the Y. M. C. ASSO. CiATION, will be delivered on

Friday Evening, Jan, 18,

BY REV. A. OSBORNE, Subject, . . © WICKLIFFR.”

» Taursday, the 3ist day of January, | 1878, for tie purpose of deciding whether |

Feepericck Morrow shail be granted a Pint |

AR” NOW

SELLING OFF

AT GREATLY

REDUGED PRICES

ALAR? LIT O° LAOLCES’ WINTER

FANGY DRESS C0098, AT COST.

A LOT OF LADIES’

FANCY DRESS;

LESS THAN COST.

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Black or Colored Silks,

LOW, TO CLEAR. French Merinos AND.

Cashmeres, OF BEST MAKES, OF EXTRA VALUE FROM Alese:.¢ sin. 124°

BLACK LUSTRES, :

From l5c to 70¢c.

PAISLEY SHAWLS,

$1.70—WORTH $5.84. ‘ A large lot of :

WINTER SHAWLS

Fancy and Plain, to close lot from $1.10.

Beaver, Pilot. & President

OLOTES, --

(Cheap).

PLAIN AND FANCY

WOOL TWEEDS

From 60c., (for Ulsters).

Crapes, Fringes, Ribbons,

Feathers and Flowers, (cheap).

WOVE HOSIERY,

PLAIN and FANCY

FLANNELS A LOT OF

LADIES’ TRIMMED HATS,

From 75 cents,

Velvet, Plushes, & Velveteens,

Black and Fancy Shades, (very low}, Ladies’ Stays & Corsets,

From 36 cents. TABLE LINEN, SHIRTINGS, SHEETINGR and COUNTERPANES, MIRROR CURTAINS and DAMASKS, _ (Extra Cheap.)

WOOL, UNION, FELT and HEMP CAR. PETINGS, (cheap); STAIR CARPETS, STAIR DAMASKS, (very low).

Good, All-Wool 10-4 Blankets,

a $2.90 “wa Floor and Table O1L-CLOTRS.

MENS’ REEFING JACKETS, (Good)

| . from $4.00. “ OVERCOATS, (G “( UMSTER. | | Sinan ne

Admission 10 cents,

Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8, Jan. 14—2)

Charlottetown, Dec, 18, 1877.

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