BOARD OF TRADE. Meeting Last Evening

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EXTENSION OF THE P. E. ISLAND RAILWAY.

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Range Lights for | Charlottetown.

INTERPROVINGIAL STEAM COMMUNICATION.

Through Rates of Freight.

\ meetine of the Council of the Board of Trade was held last evening. Hon. Donald Ferguson submitted a report setting forth the steps taken by the Delegation of the Board to the Dominion Government, and correspendence connected therewith. Mr. Ferguson states that at all the argu- ments in favor of the proposed extension of the railroad were presented, aud that Sir John Macdonald promised that the subject should receive the most eareful considera- tion, intimating at the same time that the Government was very careful about under- taking works of this kind without being furnished with data regarding the cost of right of way. From the correspondence submitted we select the following, as most interesting to the public :

Orrawa, February 15th, 13889.

Dear Str,—Adverting to the various inter- views which I have had the pleasure of hav- ing with you regarding the proposed exten- sion of the P. EK. Island Railway in front of the City of Charlottetown, I would feel great- ly obliged for information on the followiug points ;—

Ist. Is it possible to deflect the line towards the river, between Pownal Wharf and wharf belonging to the Connolly Estate, so as to avoid expropriating the lands owned by the Hon. Benjamio Davies and the lands belong- ing to the Estate of the late William Bourke.

2nd. Is it quite practicable to run shunting tracks down wharves Numbers 2 and 3, owned by the Messrs. Peake Bros.? I am led to make this enquiry because I observe that shunting tracks for these wharves are not de- lineated on the plan.

3rd. Is it usual for the Government to exert the powers of expropriating lands conferred upon it by law to secure a counection with any wharf? This point is important, because I think a shunting track cannot be run down Queen's Whart, owned by the City of Char- lottetown, without securing a righto: way over lands owned by private persons, and the City has no power to expropriate land for this purpose.

4th. In the event of the being along Lower Water Street, from the Steam Navigation Company's Wharf to Queen Street, what guarantee, if any, against liability for accidents would be required by the Govern-

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Yours truly, Sgd.) DoxaLpD FERGTSON, C. Schreiber, Esq., Gen. Sup’t Gov. Railways, Railways and Canal Dep't.

Orrawa, 18th February, 1889.

Dean Sra,—In reply to your letter of the 15th instant, on the subject of the extension of the Prince Edward Island Railway along the front of the City of Charlottetown, I de- sire to say:—

(1) The line could be deflected towards the river, between Pownal Wharf and the Wharf belonging tothe estate of Owen Connolly, so aa to avoid the garden of Mr. Benjamin Davies, but this would add considerably to the cost of construction.

(2) It is quite practicable to run shunting tracks down Messrs. Peake Brothers’ Wharves Nos. 2 and 3.

(3) In cases in which the Government undertakes to lay a track upon the under- standing that the person or persons requiring the track agree to furnish the necessary land, it does, ifnecessarv, exert the powers of ap- propriation conferred uponit byjlaw; the person or persons requiring the track first placing in the hands of the Government a sum sufficient to cover the cost of both land and expropria- tion.

(4) Should line be run down Water Street, which | do not think would be in the ijuterest either of the public or of the railway, the Government would require to be held harmless from actions, and otherwise, in case

if accidents of any description.

Yours truly,

COLLINGWOOD SCHREIBER. Che Hon. Donald Ferguson, &c., &c., Russell

Honse, Ottawa,

Orrawa, Feb. L5th, 1889.

Srx,—{ have the honor, on behalf of the gentlemen deputed by the Charlottetown Board of Trade, and who had the pleasure of an interview with you on Tuesday last regard- ing the proposed extension of the Prince Ed- ward Isiand Railway along the front of said city, to submit the following memorandum for your consideration.

The proposed extension will start from the western side of the MeMillan property (al- ready expropriated), and run westwardly to the wharf owned by the estate of the late Owen Connolly, the distance from the present terminas to the P. E. I, Railway being 2,600 feet

This work would materially reduce the charges on all through freight carried by the Prince Edward Island Railway. From the circumstance that‘much of the produce in P, ki. Island for export is bulky, and that com- petition by water exists at many points, a saving in cost of handling at Charlottetown would undoubtedly enhance in a large degree the earnings of the P. KE. Island Railway.

The gain to shippers all over the Province by the reduction of charges is, however, small in comparison to the other advantages which would arise from all the wharves being brought into connection with the railway. Perishable articles, such as potatoes, are often frozen, aud always more or less injured by being re- moved by the slow process of carting from the cars to ship-board, while in the shipments of eggs, which constitute an export to the value of a quarter of a million dollars annually from all parts of the Province, merchants complain that their largest loss in breakage is occasion- ed by the handling which they undergo at Charlottetown.

The expenee of the extension would be very small in comparison with the advantages to the railway and general public. Arrangements are, it is understucd, already made by which

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no claim for compeasation will arise against the Government, so far as the western side of the wharf owned by the Steam Navigation Lompany

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that larye claims for compensation W » made for the remaining part of the ‘ine, it being mainly over the property of in- Gividuals interested in the wharves. :

The case of the Tremain and Bourke Estates and that of the Hon. Beujamin Davies are ex- Ceptional, but in the two latter cases the line

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avoid the necessity of meeting heavy claims for damages, and it would also seem that the Tremain property might be avoided by run- ning the line along Lower Water Street.

Should the proposed extension not be con- ceded, the Railway Wharf at Charlottetown would require to be greatly extended, (which does not appear practicable), and the water thereat deepened, so as to afford accomnioda- tion for ships loading and unloading goods for aud from the Railway. As there is at present very ample wharf accommodation at Char- lottetown, it would not seem desirable for the Government to enter into competition with the owners of these propé rties, while it can so easily avail itself of the advantages they pre- sent ‘by granting the proposed extension.

The line will be exceedingly easy of con: struction. The grades are almost level and no difficulty whatever stands in the way.

That the Government may require free rights of way to be furnished for extensions applied for in Halifax and St. John, dees not in view of the enormous sums al- ready expended in these places for terminal facilities, afford auy good reason for applying this principle in the case of Charlottetown, where the facilities are so limited and have been provided at the expense of the Province.

The extension which is now asked for formed a part of the Prince Edward Island Railway scheme at the time of its construc tion, but was omitted therefrom on account of a change in the local administration immed- iately before Confederation.

I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) DoNALD FERGUSON. The Right Hon. Sir John A. Macdonald, Acting Minister of Railways.

Orrawa, 2ist February, 1889.

Sir,—I have the honor to acknowledge re- teipt of your letter in regard to the necessity for Range Lights at Charlottetown Harbor, and a buoy at Indian Rock, and in reply Lam to inform you that the Minister will take into consideration the advisibility of providing for these additional aids to navigation when the estimates for the year ending 30th June, 1890 are being made up.

L am, Sir, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) Wa. SMITH, Deputy Minister of Marine. Mon. Donald Ferguson, Charlottetown, P. E. 1. Orrawa, 22nd February, 1889.

Sirz.—lI have the honor to acknowledge re- ceipt of your letter of the 13th instant, in reference to the matter of through rates of freight, ani in reply I am to inform you that the subject iz at present under the considera- tion of the Department, and Iam in commu- nication with the Intercolonial Railway au- thorities witha view of effecting an arrange- ment whereby through Bills of Lading may be secured from either side, and goods of a perishable nature shipped on the prepayment of freight, with the understanding that the Steamer be released from liability in the event of detention, damage or loss to the goods from the dangers of navigation, eachas stormy weather or ice in the Straits, or from landing of goods on the board ice.

I need scarcely observe that it is the desire of the Minister to arrange if possible such through rates of freight az will be equitable and satisfactory to all parties.

I am, Sir,

Your most bedient servant, Wa. SMITH, Deputy Minister of Marine.

Hon. D. Ferguson,

Charlottetown- P. E. 1. A committee was appointed to interview the owners of property through which the proposed extension of the railway is located, and the following resolution passed unani- mously :—

Resotved, That the report be received, and that the thanks of the Board be tendered to Mr. D. Ferguson and his colleagues of the delegation for his able report and their zealous and efticient services.

A letter from the Secretary of a Board of Underwriters in reply to the representa- tions of the Board as to rates of fire insur- ance was read,—tothe effect that a revision of the tariff of rates would be made without delay, that when doing so all the circum- stances will be considered, and that the Board have employed gentlemen to under- take the work forthwith.

An Evening’s Amuscment.’

Last evening, Mr. Galbraith, panied by the other members of the 82nd Battalion Band, gave the _ in- mates of the Lunatic Asylum their an- nual musical treat. A representative of Tue Examiner had the pleasure of being present, and it was very evident that these poor unfortunates thoroughly appreciated Mr. Galbraith’s kindness. The Scotch reel brought many of themto the front, and their nimble feet showed that oft times be- fore reason had fled, they had joined in the merry country dance. Quiet and or- derly they danced and listened to the music for over two hours.

The Asylum of to-day presents a striking contrast to the cheerless dungeon thatform- erly served for that purpose. Dr. Blanchard is never seen to better advantage than at a scene like this, where, with gentle firmness, he perfectly controls his patients. He and one or two of his friends danced with sev- eral of them to the evident delight of the fair oneschosen. We were struck also with the kindly manner evinced by the Super- intendent and Matron in their management of those under their charge.

The curious scene—for curious it was, yet very instructive---convinced us that our Provincial Asylum well deserves the en- comiums recently bestowed upon it by the high medical expert who visited it last sum- mer.

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Personal,

Joseph Chamberlain has resigned from the Free Land league.

Li Yen Pang a Chinese nobleman, said to be worth $95,000,000, is in New York.

The marriage of Prince Alexander of Bat- tenburg to Marie Losinger, the opera singer, took place at Mentone February 6.

The New York Catholic News has advices from Rome of the death of Cardinal Saconi, aged $1 years. He was one of the suffragan bishops.

It is reported that Rev. A. C. Edwards, late pastor of the Methodist church at Bin- scarth Ont., has fallen heir to a million dollars by the death of an uncle in England.

Captain Weissman has arrived at Alex- andria, Egypt, and proeeded to Cairo, where he will recruit several hundred blacks to ac- ‘ company hit on his expedition into the in- | terior of Africa from the east coast.

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i Bin T i. At his residence, Halifax, on the 25th inst. the wife of J. A.Morrison,"of a daughter

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: Geeat clearing sale of bvots and ‘shoes at 20

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‘and cheapest boot in the city at the Domin- ion Boot & Shue sture—J. B. Macdonald,

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ANNUAL SALE

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J. C. SPRAGUE'S

From 20 to 25 Per Cent. Discount

DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH,

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We have a Large Stock of LADIES’, GENTS’, MISSES and CHILDREN’S

GOODS, suitable for Summer wear, that m Spring importations.

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ust be cleared out at once to make room for

J. C. SPRAGUE.

AY. FEBRUARY 28, 1889. _

GREAT SALE OF

QUSE FURNISHINGS.

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1; } Rem-|''to buy Cotton THsht. Serious, Wonderful Low

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Sale ° of Housel “ale or |

| } i . ¥ s | i ‘ . > Farnisiings ininants in every (Goods at Special

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NEW MEXICO.

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The Climate and Resources, '

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Some Islanders Abroad.

An Interesting Interview

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With Vir. Charles J. Patton.

Mr. Cuaruies J. Parton, who recently

returned from Albuquerque, N. M., to re- |

sume work with the Chariottetowa Woolen Company, was seen by THe ExaMIngn's reporter yesterday, and in the cvourse of 4 brief interview imparted some very valu- able information about New Mexico and its resources. Mr. Patton, although not quite so fleshy about the face as when he left the

Island little less than a year ago, is still in:

the enjoyment of excellent health, and has apparently lost none of his old-time energy and vivacity during his sojourn in ‘‘ the wild and wooly west.”

** Albuquerque,” said he, in reply toa question put by the reporter, ** is a thriv- ing town of about twelve thousand inhabit- ants, governed by a mayor and common council. It is nicely laid off, and is kept very clean, tramps and other offenders against law and order bemg compelled to earn their jail allowance by working on the streets. In addition to many very hand- aome stores, hotels, and other structures, it has waterworks, horse-cars, electric light and gas, public baths and other modern im- provements. Wells, Fargo & Co’s¥¥xpross have an agency there, which is doing a splendid business. [I understand, also, that two new railways, to pass through the place, will be erected shortly, which will, it is thought, have the effect of doubling the population in a short time.”

‘** What is the climate like ?”

‘* Beautiful ! The sun shone every day during our ten months’ stay. The ther- mometer averages 110 degrees in summer —which lasts from April to November— and 60 degrees in winter. Why, on the

day we left for the Island (Feb. 9) the |

ladies were down seeing us off, wearing cot- ton dresses and carrying parasols to pro- tect them fromthe sun. Yes, the climate is simply delightful !”

‘* What are the resources of the coun- try ?”

‘* The principal resources of New Mex- ico are its gold, silver, copper and coal mines. Ranching is also carried on large- ly, and a good deal of attention is paid to

‘truit raising and wool growing.”

‘* Are there any manufactories in Albu- querque ?”

‘* Yes ; there are furniture and cigar fac- tories, machine shops, etc., and wine, of

excellent quality, is also manufactured there.”’

‘* How did you find trade during your stay ?”

‘** Quite lively. When I was leaying for home, the spring trade with California was about opening up, and there was every in- dication of « brisk season’s work.”

‘** Are there many Islanders in New Mex-

ico ?”

‘* Lots of them. Indeed, Islanders are to be found everywhere. 1 shou!d not be surprised to learn some fine morning that several of them were found at the North Pole.”

‘** How are the Islanders in Albuquerque getting along ?” “

‘“The Island boys in Albuquerque are a fine lot of fellows, and are doing well. Of course there is no immediate prospect of their becoming millionaires, but all are comfortable.”

‘« What are they doing?”

‘Well, Albert Crosby is book-keeper in a large wholesale fruit house; A. Beaumont Brown is clerk in a leading furniture store, and W. C. Turner is a clerk in the largest retail grocery store in the place. F. C. Farquharson and Wm. Crosby are machin- ists in the Atlantic and Pacific Railway shops, and Don. Strong is in the plumbing business. As for myself, I may say that I was shipping and receiving clerk in the store in which Albert Crosby is employed. All those I have mentioned are in receipt of very good salaries.”

‘* How do the ladies like New Mexico?”

‘‘ ke the men; they are pleased with the country; but there is a lack of congenial society.”

** How do the wages run ?”

‘© Well, book-keepers and clerks are paid about $75 por month, good mechanics get from $2.75 to $3.25 a day, aud miners about $2.50 per day.”

‘* Is there a demand for Jabor ?’’

** Yes, avery good deinand. If long idle it is because he is either too lazy or a very inferior workman.”

‘*Ts the cost of housekeeping high ?”’

‘* Yes, much higher than in Charlotte- town. You cannot rent a house containing

four or five rooms for less thaa $20 or $25 |

a month. Potatoes cost about 24 cents per lb. ; turnips 3 cents, peas and beans 10

gents, butter 40 cents, eggs ZU cents, apples |

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4 cents, grapes and peaches 3 cents, and other articles proportionately high.”

‘* What does it cost to board ?”

‘*Well, one can board from $4.50 to alinost any figure.” | ** Why did you leave Albuquerque ?”

‘* My only reason for coming home was that the Woolen Company sent for me offering me my old position at an increased salary. They pressed me very hard to come, in ‘fact they would not take ‘no for an answer ; hence my return.”

‘** Would you advise intending emigranis to gu to New Mexico?” | Well, I like the country and its climate, _ but my humble opinion is that if our people | worked as hard at home as they are obliged 'to do abroad in order to make both ends ‘meet, they would be just as comfortable and successful here as in any other country | on the face of the earth.”

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‘DRESSMAKING.

A IsS ALICE O'BRIEN, the Fashionable Dressmaker, begs to notify her friends and the public in general, that she intends visiting New York on or about the first week of March, forthe purpose of securing the LATEST FASHIONS for the coming season. Will return about the first of April, of which due notice will be made. Thanking her numerous customers for their generous patron- age in the past, she will endeavor to merit a vontinuance of the same in future. Ch’town, Feb. 29, 1889—dy 4i

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BOOTS, Sl0ES, &c.,

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‘TOBSTER PAURORY FOL SALE,

Codroy, Newfoundland.

oS (two years old), Baths, Boiler and all necessary appliances.

1200 LOBSTER TRAPS, 400 CASES CANS, &c., &e. Will be sold eheap. Apply to JOHN P. CHETWYND, Halifax, Or McDOUGALL TEMPLETON, St. John’s, Newfoundland. feb27—dy 2w

MacHachern’s Corner,

QUEEN STREET.

re-Q LET.—Two spacious, well-lighted

Apartments, with Grates and Gas Fix- ings, suitable for Clubs and Meetings. Will not be let for Billiards. Possession March Ist.

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TENDERS.

DEPARTMENT OF PuBLIC Works, February 21, 1889. “EALED TENDERS will be received st s this Department up to

Thursday, the 7th of March, 1889,

from any person or persons willing to contract for

Repairs to Prince Street Ferry Deck,

according to plan and specification to be seen at the Public Works Office, Charlottetown.

The names of two good and sutticient securi- ties must accompany each Tender.

The Department is not bound to accept the lowest or any Tender.

Tenders must be marked Prince Street Ferry Dock.”

JNO. WM. MORRISON, Secretary of Public Works.

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‘‘Tenders for

Notice of Meeting,

| { HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Shareholders of the Merchants’ Bank of Prince Edward Island, for the election of Direc- | tors and receiving 2 statement of the affairs of | the Bank, will beheld atthe Banking Office on | THURSDAY, March 7th, at the hour of Eleven acieock,’2. Mm Proxies for voting must be left with the | Cashier on or before WEDNESDAY, March 6th. | By order, \ WM. McLEAN, febl8—m w { tl dte Cashier

6,000. 300.

Over Six Thousand Yards oPChoicest Car-| Over Three Hundred Pairs of Cw tains— pets, newest patterns, personally selected | Nottingham, Calais and Scotch makes—won- from leading English and Scotch manvufac- lerful val "e ws i i :

turers. The Largest and Finest Stock on the | ‘ erfal value. Prices from 5c. to $8.50 per Island. Spocial inducements now offered to} pair. Eaquisite patterns in White Cream and Cash Customers. Large variety of Rugs to| Golden Brown. <A few pairs of Winter Cur- suit Carpets. tains remaining, will be sold at a bargain,

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Eighty Kolls ENGLISH CLOTH, superior quality.

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Linens Department.

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FLOOR | When Linen Goods weve at the very lowest aineenneeemonmmemrne: | price we made heavy purchases in Table

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Thirty Bes New English, American and Canadian \VALL PAPERS and BORDER- INGS, choice new designs, all prices

Damasks, Napkins and Towels, and are now offering our large stock at special prices, Honsekeepers wil! find this the opportunity of the year to purchase new supplies.

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Cotton Goods.

Before the recent heavy advance in Cottons | we made ].rge purchases at lowest prices; | ,, iid Se snuliiln de : and having received some Lwenty Cases and | TIONS, Kk LOUNCINGS, &c., is now open,

Bales per S. S. “Stanley,” we are now offer. | andcustomers will find many lines of unusual ing these goods at wonderfully low prices, | value. j FLANNEL EMBROIDERIES at much under usual price to clear.

Embroideries. ,

Our new stock of EDGINGS, TNSERS

Sheetings (English and Canadian), Pillow very Cottons, White and Grey Cottons, Tickings, Towellings, Ginghams, Dress Prints, Satteen Prints, French Cambrics, &c., *c. In every | TORCHON LACES and LACK EDGINGS line Special Bargains. | of all kinds, very cheap.

EARLY INSPECTION INVITED.

Everything Marked in Piain Figures.

No Long Credits or Discounts, as Prices are entirely too low for either.

BLACK SILK GOODS.

Before the recent heavy advance in Silks, we purchased a lange stock from the cele. brated House of ARBELOTL & CO., Lyons, and are now viteving this, the Largest Stock we have ever shown, at special prices.

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Every Yard of Our “Golden Year Silk” Guaranteed,

Black Biack BS hac it Black Black

Cashmere “ilk, Gros Grain silk, French Faiilile, Satin Duchesse, Satin De Lyons, Biack Toscr Silk, Eiack Merveilicux, Bieck Surah,

Biack Tricetin, &c.

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BLACK DRESS GOODS.

_ The demand for our MOURNING GOODS is unprecedented, being offered at prices we cannot possibly duplicate next summer. the time to secure

Many lines are now Now is, without doubt,

BLACK FRENCH MERINOS, BLACK HENRIETTA CLOTHS, BLACK FRENCH SERGE, BLACK PHANTOM CHECK, BLACK FOULEE,

BLACK FRENCH CASHMERES, BLACK COSTUME CLOTHS, BLACK FANCY CASHMERE, BLACK PHANTOM STRIPE, BLACK AMAZON CLOTHS,

And a Superior Stock of Courtauld’s and Evans’s Crapes.

_ The Largest Stock of HIGH-CLASS MOURNING GOODS ever imported by us. very requisite of FAMILY MOURNING at low prices. BEER BROR,

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