Whe Vaily Exantinet

AUGUST 4

L885.

Grit Obstructives ani the Salary Grab.

We are accustomed to hear from the Opposition a great deal of cheap talk about “retrenchment aod reform.” When speaking on the subject, they invariably depict the country as being on the verge ot ruin. ‘his, however, they only do while in Opposition, which, fortunately for the Dominion, is nearly all the time. Whenthey chance to get hold of the public purse, they help themselves hounti fully uotil thrust out by the very men who placed them in power. Once in a while, these retreuchers and reformers get an opportunity of making a grab while their opponents are in power: aad it is almost needless to say that they | never allow such an opportunity to pass | unimproved. Look at last transactions. Through obstruction,they succeeded in making an extra haul of $500 a _ piece. Over $140,000, the amount of the salary grab, is a nice little sum to take out of the pockets of the taxpayers of the Dominion. Owing to the unfortuvate uprising in the North- west, most persons felt that the Govern- ment should be allowed to economize a little for this year, io order to meet the four or five million dollars which the rebellion has cost the country. But the Grit members cared nothing for this. While shouting at the top of their voice

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that the country was being hopelessls “swamped by Tory extravagance, they pushed their hands down

deep into the public chest and helped themselves to a full share of the cash. The Government, it may be said, had no right to allow them. True, the Govern- ment had no right to grant the indemnity either to friend or foe. But the Government could not prevent the Grits from obstructing the business of the House, aud thus lengthening out the session, so as to enable them to make a claim for increased pay. For the undue length of the session the Grits are alone to blame, and on them must rest the responsibility of saddling the country with the cost. It is, after all, bat a repetition of the old story. They are always in favor of retrenchment—until they get a chance to help themselves, and then no one can make the grab readier than they. To preach one thiog and practice another is well known to be ove of the most promivent articles in their political creed.

We may say that as far as party lines go, the salary grab may make no very material difference. The great majoMty of the people of Canada still have the utmost confidence is the principles of the great Conservative Party ; but the indi- vidual members, without distinction of party, will most assuredly be held accountable for the grab. Grit obstruc- tives are respousible for it, and will con- sequently receive the largest share of public censure.

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Private Expenditures of Public Men.

In a moment of weakness Mr. L. H. Davies boasted about his expenditures at Ottawa, and set people talking. The sum of what is thought and-said on the subject by people throughout the County is expressed in avother column by our correspondent, ‘ Voter.” THe Ex- AMINER has little sympathy either with the spirit which prompted the boast, or the spirit which condemns it. Mr. Davies certainly has a right to spend just as much money as he chooses, so long as the mevey is his own. The pub- lic have nothing whatever to do with his private expenditures, and there can be no good reasou why the pubiic should be informed about them, or make them a subject for discussion. Of course we all know that an ordinary, decent citizen can live well in Ottawa fora year on $1,000, aud we feel quite sure that a member of Parliament can live there in very good style for three or six mouths -on that amount. If in distributing political literature amoung his constituents or io entertaining his friends, or in any other way he expend more, its his own affuir. We, all of us, like to see a man generous with his owu. But on the other hand, the experience of the past session, has | roved that it is necessary to guard carefully against attempts to defray extraor linary expenditures at the Capital with public money. The wealthy class is vot sufliciently large here, or we might expect our members of Parliament to serve their country as they do iu England, for the honor of the thing and as a way of exerting the public spirit by which they are animated. But as it is, we have a right to protest most vigorously, when, after wastivg their time, they increase the ample indemnity which the law allows them, and show that selfichness is stronger in them than love of ¢é untry ‘or regard their constitueuts, the taxpayers,

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Lepstek FISHING. -- Says the Chatham World: *Lobater fishing ia so complete a fail- ure on. the north side of Escuminac that several factories have taken ashoie all their traps for the season. The close season begins August 20th, jast when the lobsters, which are worthlers in July and the first week or two of Augast, begin to improve, The de- partment of Marine onght to stady this matter thorovghly, and make the close season suil- able to the different localities,”

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to announce that the Hon. Mr. Chap! has | great] y benefitted by his voyage 2 Europe. Cle vurewary of the Stwte is uvw ity Paris,

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August.

Tourtsts can alwe)s rely upon spending this month delightfrlly on P. E. Island. ‘There is never more heat than can be com- fortably borne, the revister averaging about 68 degrees—a'l the same, there is seldom anything only glow and sunshine. Occa- sionally, in the evenings, there may be too much coolness for those accustomed to heated cities, but, like our ‘** boya’”’ in the Northwest, if they wish to become robust and healthy, they must lay aside delicacy and take our Island climate in August for ailin all. Bathe, drive, (make hay if you please) and stop believing that you are sick and incurable. Imagination, they say has a great deal to do with keeping people sick and causing them to “ shuffle off.” It is better to believe that you are healthier, and look more handsome than anybody else (for your healths sake) than to be persuaded by every gossiper you meet that you are ** looking unwell.” Give all those people no attention; they want to make you unhappy anyhow ; take good exercise ; go around our shores where you can enjoy all the luxuries of our Island home in those giorious summer days and let us be anathema if you do not return thoroughly recuperated. It is no use to become des- pondent ; every intelligent gentleman from Canada or the United States who has found his way in the past to either the ‘‘ Lorne” or ‘* Seaside,” is bivoucked there at present, which is in itself proof positive that our Island hotel keepers win golden opinions from guests whose opinions are worth having. Everywhere around those summer resorts can be heard the clatter of the husbandman, and ‘‘ oft’ in the stilly night” do our great large-hearted yeomen wish that some of those toil-worn tourists would lay aside their danties and partake of their ‘‘halesome fare.” No hotel-keeper or farmer on P. EK. Island is in want of any- thing needful in this delightful month of August ; no tourist can, therefore, select a more enchanting spot in which to spend a holiday season than “the gem of the uorthern seas.”

LEPPERS TO THE SBITOR,

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Expenses and Allowances.

Sir,—Mr. L H. Davies, M. P., in a letter to the Patriot, says : ‘‘] know that every session since | went to Ottawa, my expenses have exceeded my allowance.” Now, this statement is either true or false. If true, it shows what an extravagant man the Grit member for Queen’s is, and how undesirable it is that ho should ever have the control of the political effairs of others when he is so lavish in regard to his own. Last session was an exceptionally good one for him, as indeed Grit ‘‘gang;” for he pocketed (besides the $8,000 he got cut of the Fishery Award business) $1,500 as sessional allowance, and $240 as travelling expenses. While the House was in session, he was also engaged in several suits before the Supreme Court at Ottawa. for which, no doubt, he was paid well. But apart from these, he got for his five months talk $1,840 in hard cash,which, he says, he spent at Ottawa—and more too. [t would be interesting to know how he spent allthis amount. The Scott Act is not in force in Ottawa, itis true. If Mr. Davies spent that amount in Ottawa, his constituents are none the better of it; and though his long windedness largely helped n securing the salary grab, he failed to secure one cent of money for the public works of his County. Anything that was obtained in that line was got in spite of his obstruction. While he was Premier of this Province, the peuple were almost rvined by his extravagance. If we are to believe him as to his expenses at Ottawa, he is the same old sixpence yet. If he had to eain his living hke many a poor man in the country, he would know better how to take care of those dollars he boasts about spending so lavishly.

Yours, etc., Vorer. Queen’s County, August 3.

Irish Society Picnic.

Sir,—I see by advertisement that the Benevolent Irish Society intend holding a Picnic on Thursday next, at McEwen’s Wharf, West River. No more beautiful piace could be selected ; the surroundings are most magnificent. But apart from all this, no older Society than the Irish Bene- volent exists on P. E. Island. It has been established since the year 1825, and during those sixty years many a charitable act has been performed by this worthy institution— more by hundreds than I would like to here particularize. What Society has spent money equal to it when the cry of poverty was raised! When that terrible messenger of death seized his victim and left desola- tion behind, when the cries of widows and orphans were heard, when the old man and woman, tottering (owards the grave, s ug ht relief, none contributed more generously tian the Irish Society—and this, indepen- dept of class, creed or nationslity. Many of its members, whose benes lie mouldering in the grave, are to be thanked for the greater portion of this good work ; and those who are still left behind have just reason to be proud that they, too, are employed in the same works of charity. Let vs hope that on Thursday next large numbers cf all classes will be seen wen ling their way at an early hour to take passage in the steamer Southport to enjoy a day’s amusement, and at the same time assist a charitable end worthy institution,

Yours, &e., An Op Resipenv.

August 4th, 1885,

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Mr. Bertram, the proprietor, proposes con- tae Sydusy Herald into a semi- wrekly, putting up 2 new printing office, and running off the editions by means of a steam press. The Herald isan enterprising paper, and seems tos-have recovered in a very brief time from the effects of the burning out last winter. Outside of Halifax, says the Halifax Herald, it is doubtful if any paper in the pro- vince is more readable er more welcome in the homes of its subscr‘bers. nacional

Tue Montreal Gazette says: Mr. Mann’s new apparatus for the cremation of night soil is now in working order. Mr. Redford, sani tary inzpector, has inspecte] it and fonnd it be most satisfactory in its working. It disposes of the matter without the slightest danger to the public health.

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Best of Tea, Flour, Oornmeal and Bran at

K, K. Brace’s, aug 4

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Maud S. Beats her Record.

SHE MAKES A MILB OVER A SLOW TRACK IN CLEVELAND: IN 2.08 3-4—SPOOTING DOWN THE HOMESTRETCH LIKE AN ARROW, WITH BAIR HOLDING THE RIBBONS—-THE EXCITEMENT OVER HER WONDERFUL FEAT.

30th ult., the phenomenal re-

cord which made Maud _ 58 _ the queen of the turf was _ broker.

The wonderful mare lowered her

own record at the Cleveland Driving

Park. The weather on the 30th ult., had

been perfect, though very warm. Rain

early on the morning of the 50th hurt the track somewhat, but persistent work «n it made it good, though scarcely fast azain.

The city was crowded with prominent turf-

men,and shortly after the gates of the driving

park were opened the stands were crowded with an expectant throng. Not less than

16,000 people were in attendance. Though

there were several other good trots cn the

programme, all interest centered on the re- markable mare and the promised trial.

Two years ago she trotted a mile on the same track in 2.09}, and soon after made her famous record of 2.094 in an exhibi- tion mile at Lexington, Ky. Thursday’s performance was athile in 2.083, About 5 o'clock the mare was driven upon the track by Wm. Bair. She walked along the stretch past the grand stand with her ears in the air, and bobbing her head in recog- nition of the thunders of applause that came from the multitude. Bair, who was attired in black, bowed his compliments and frequently moved his hat. Maud 8. drew a new anew and etylish red sulky After exhibiting herself and making a mile n 2.28 the mare was returned to her stable. Soon after 60’clock, during a tedious wait between heats, there were loud calls for Maud, and at 64 she again appeared with Bair smiling and his hat in his hand, She was jogged once around the track in com- pany with a young running mate, owned by W. J. Gordon and driven by John Splain.

At 6.25 o’clock the mare came down the etretch ready for the word, with the runner close behind her. President William Ed- wards gave the word, and away she went with her bead and ears high in the air. She was not squarely on her foet, and after passing the first turn broke badly. Bair promptly brought her to a full step, and jogged her back to the judges’ stand for a second attempt. The crowd was impatient, expectant and noisy. A few minutes later end the werd ‘‘ Go” was given.

Again the mere broke, but in a eecond she settled down to che steady, rapid gait so peculiar to her, and sped around the turns as if borne by the wind. The runner was away behind at the start, but crept up in Maud’s vicinity at the secoud turn. At the first quarter the watches showed 32} and the reporters and judges were satisfi d that she would make bet'er than 210. As | pretty as a picture she dew along the back- stretch, and when the half was reached in 1044 those who knew the time were con- vinced that the mare’s record of 2,09} would be broken. At the third quarter the watches showed 1.35}, and the crowd held their breath in expectation.

Bair called the mare by name’ twice, and then gave her the whip. The maid, as well as her driver, knew that the record was being beaten. Bair gave her a dozen sharp heavy strokes with the whip. Ata wonder- ful rate she came down the homestretch. She did not vary an inch from her course. A few yards from the wire she was seen to weaken and her speed was reduced. She saw the wire. She heard the applause that thundered from the crowd. She lessened her speed remarkably the minute the wire was reached, and came to a full stop at the first turn.

Although the crowd was greatly excited, few persons knew that the record had been broken. Thousands swarmed upon the track. In the judges’ stand the excitement was atfever heat. The timekeepers were C. F. Emery, William Edwards, N. L. Hunting and George W. Short. Hunting’s watch showed 2.08 1-5. Those of the others. 2087. In a trembling veice President Edwards announced the result. He said:— ‘Il am happy to state that although this was not a fast track, the mare has succeeded in beating her record, and has made the mile in 2 08}

Then the real applause broke out. Ladies in the private boxes waved their handker chiefs and cheered, while the men threw up their hats and coats and sprang over the fence upon the track. Maud S. was led to the judges’ stand by two grooms, with Bair in the sulky, hat in hand, bowing to the crowd. A moment later a collar of red, yellow and white foses were placed around the mare’s neck, and a beautiful boquet of red and white roses was handed te Bair. The mare was excited as well as the crowd. She bobbed her head and champed her bit uneasily, and it was with difficulty that the groom held her. Afier being decorated with flowers she walked up and down the stretch, and many ladies came forward to pat her neck.

Few persons expected that Maud would beat her record, and bets were made prior te the trial of three to one that she would not meke better than 2.10. The track was not fast, and even Bair, the driver, did not expect her to beat the record,

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At Liverpool much disappointment is felc over the success of the Manchester Canal bill. The route adopted is through Cheshire, debouching ata port of the Mer- sey called Sloyne, in deep water.

Souvenir of the Bishoy’s Jubilee.

S every one would wish to procare some

suitable memento of the Silver Jubilee of

His Lordship the Bishop of Charlottetown,

the undersigned begs to inform the public that

he has for sale a beautiful Picture of the Hie- rarchy of the Maritime Provinces.

This Picture contains eight portraits and is got up in first-c'ass style. No one should fail to procure one cf these Pictures

They will be on exhibition for a few days in a store in Newson’s Block, opposite new Post Otfice, where all crders will be punctually attended to,

J. McISAAC, Agent for PE. Island Avgust 4, 1885.

BONE MEAL,

Gne of the Best Fertilizers

Known. Cash paid for Old Bones.

J. W. MoGILT!, Ch’town, July 20—tu sa wkly

EXAMINER, 4.

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T 4 1885.

BLACEH

GOODS,

FOR FAMILY MOURNING. _

En Stock & Opening To-day,

Ex steamer from London.

BLACK French Casimeres, kxtra Qualiy

BLACK Silks of the Best Makes, BLACK French Merinoes,

BLACK Figored and Plain Ottomans, BLACK Venetian Crapes, Cords, &c.,

BLACK Nun’s Veiling, BLACK Grenadines, BLACK Dress Cembric:,

BLACK Trimmings, Fringes, Buttons, &c., BLACK Silk Crapes, Courbald’s aud other mokes, BLACK Ottoman & Hockmeite Cloths,

BLACK Plumes and Feathers.

BLACK Gloves.

Ties,

aud Hostery.

To ladies requiring to purchase Family and Complimentary Mourning, we offer a department fully supplied with vew and

desirable goods at moderate prices.

Patterns by post, free.

WEEKS & CO.,

MARKET SQUARE.

CITY STEAM

meme )*

AKERY,

FOR SALE, CHEAP.

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50 Boxes Fresh CARAMELA (assorted flivours,,

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39 20

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CHOCOLATE DROPS, GUM DROPs,

1000 Pounds SUGARSTICK ® (‘no pails and boxes),

ae

2000

MIXTURES and Conversa'im Li zeages (very choice),

100 Boxes ROLL LOZENGES,

Also,—A small lot of Ganong Bros

choice: CONFECTIONERY, in Lily Chocolate

Caramels, Extra Cream Caramels, Uocos Bon-Bons, &c , &e.

ea WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

J. QUIRK,

Ch’town, July 27—1mo

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Prince Street.

MAGNET SOAP,

(WARRAN

TED PURE.)

CO-—_——7—"_-_

ruXTLl:s SOAP is made from the BEST MATERIALS, and is

Superior to any similar article manufactured

For general

household and family use it SURPASSES sail others.

ix It will be to FOR SALE FENTON T.

July 22nd, 1885—6mos

Your Interest to Try it. WHOLESAL®

BY NEWBERY.

USE DIAMOND POTASH.

lidward’s Patent Chimney Cowl

THE NEWEST AND BEST —NO MORE TROUBLE.

REWARD for a Chimney that we

S25 fail to Prevent Smoking.

Ask for it at Tin Shops.

THOMAS EDWARDS, Proprietor, Amherst, N. 8.

W. H. Wactace, 4 gent, August 3, ’85.

DR. POMROY

WILL BY AT THE

‘OSBORNE HOUSE?

FoR A FEW DAYS. Angust 1—tf

PICNIC.

T. JAMES’

SABBATH SCHOOL and

Congregation will hold their Annual Picnic, 2 Qn Wednesday, 5th August, oui

shaw’s Wharf.

The steamer “Southport” will leave the Ferry Wherf at balf-past nine in the morn- ing, and two o'clock in the afternoon.

Return T'ckets, 25 cents: Children half- price. Tea and Refreshments will be pro- vided by the ladies. Games and amusements on the grounds. The publie are invited to come for a good day’s pleasure.

DAVID SMALL T.C. JAMES, Ch'town, August Ist, 18°5.

- BUILDING STONE.

F's SALE- One Hundred perch Building Stone, taken from the same quarry as the stone for Falcouwood Asylum foundation.

McKINNON & McLEAN.

>. Committee.

July 16, 85.

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A. A. Macdonald & Beos..

GEORG-TOWN,

—OFFER—

Special Inducements !

for next thirty days to

CASH CUSTOMERS.

Eo offer the whole of their immense stock, dameged in consequence of fire,

ata

Discount of 25 io 50 per Ceut.

The whole stock will ‘uring the month of Angust. July 30—1mo dly pat her

be disposed of

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AUCTION.

~O be Sold by Publie Auction, on WED- NESDAY, the 5th cay of August next, at lt o'clock @, m.,ou ihe Steam Navigation Wharf :— }300 Cases of LOBSTERS. 377 Boxes of TIN PLAT. July «9, 1885,

Horses Wanted Immetiatuly,

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ANTED IMMFDIATELY, fifteen «r twenty driving and working HORSES, Apply at once to WS. McKIE, Hea’ of Hillsborough St. Ch’town, July 24, ’84,

Removal Notice. —

| ORACE HASZAKD has removed his office to the Cameron Block, South side Queen Square, Charlottetown. July 20, 1885.

ac > A REA.

Is the best Canadian Patent FLOUR ever landed at Charlottetown. Satisfaction guaranteed.

A. H. B. MACGOWAN. Juiy 2—1m pd

Until

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OREHAN

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the Ist September ?

GIVER A Discount cf 20 per Gept on his stock of Boots and Shoeg

from now until that date cepted.)

purchased (rubber £00ds er.

This is a Genuine Redu: tion ia @

make room for fall goods, tder t

FOR CASH OLY, |

the pleee : Sign of thee ELEPH ANT,

Grafton Street,

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Remember

Charlottetown August 4—tue fri tl sep |

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educed Fares.

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Pleasure Excursions Duri Month of August,

NE of the steamers of the P. EB, Island Steam Navigation Co. will leave Char. lottetown every THURSDAY morning at 6.30 a, m., for

Pictou. Georgetown and Sourig, returning to Georgetown same ¢ vening.

Vill leave Georgetown oa FRIDAY mor- ing for Pictou, calling at Murray Harbor op

her way, and wiil return to Charlottetown the fame evening

‘his will afford excursionists an opp wrtanily of enjoying a delightful cruire on the water, besides obtaining an extensive view of the eastern section of the Island, the grea’ Break- water of Souris and the Railway ermings,

ROUND TRIP S@

a@ Meals and Stateroos can be procured

on board. F. W. HALES; Secretary. Ch’town, Aug 41h 1584, 2 4S cy

ws, a

sold in Paper and in ‘Tios 25 per Oent Cheaper, and UNEGUALLED BY ANY OTHE® GAR-

IkKG POWDER. If your g ll not get it, a Packs will be mailed free o ob cf 6,8, 125 24 or z5 cts. Reject all as Spurious without the names Woodill’s German Baking Powder and

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W, M. D, PEARMAN, Trustee, Hali‘ax, XN, Aug 4—lyr dy vk oe momnesnpuesnsinnenntasssiniamamsiaisiaas ann uy Al ES; Ssh] el aD te 7% ANE, 4 S. rou, Ue

experienct, & kin a store

Wan

Apply at Pxamines 4 li pd 6 °O LET--The whole or pit of ' uraished ZR House in a pie? loc! ty. \pply at THE

EXAMLNER office. aug 4 ect

\ Red and White | A! : ; ea yard yesterday. |

ed to remove it

, a raved into my owner is req'est:

he | pay for this adver:

at Orce &

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tisement. W. Kenn rahi borough P casa C ae

OR SAL¥R—Fifis n stock of Mer- cha teRank «of i'r Edward Isiaud,

For price, &c.. app'y to the ¢ ashier.

ly 3l lwk WOR SALE CHE\P—A Breech-loading Centre-fir hotgun Apply a = office. jly 2 lw

AZRS TIERNES to « ispose of thet

i i Valua! r fronting oD (ree

George and Eusto es by priv te -

Apply at her resi jly W7t

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; PARTIES in We! thing, can be

sup! ite i wi aud g°Ze8 at the

Mount Stewar’ Mi very low

Clark, Meunt jiy 88

ani conaillilinis le eee

OUsE i y ciiuated - I Pring ight reoms; rent moderate. Zap pi to Peak Pia b. ‘ C jlyd tf » a o ‘i ee

FE OLET. Tho toy tt of store ab PG B Fraser's corne Apply te Dorsev, @

& Co, jun 24 ¥OU ETO LET— ining five reome. i Ap ly to Jas. A. Mec Leod, Spring Pat

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j ar na} : comfortable } uly bearders may fied C n Vi ‘Jie commodation, by applymwg Me. ae

Kennedy, Brick House, Hulleberee

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