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THe DAILY EXAMINER, JUNEM7, 1878. ,

Unpaid Poll-Taxes.

Nearty A THovsanp E:ectors residing in this City and Common will lose their votes unless they go to the office of the Provincial Treasurer befere the meeting of the County Court, on the 8th July next, nnd pay the price required—viz., & poll-tax ‘of one dollar.

This poll-tax must be paid in any case. If not paid promptly, electors will not only dose their votes. They must not ,be sur- ‘prised if they see their names in the Gazette. This is the style in which they may be ‘shown up—see Royal Gavxette of Saturday hast :—

Notice is hereby given to the undersigned ratepayers that unless their taxes, under «The Assessment Act, 1877,” for the year 1877, as set against their names 1n the Asses- sors’ Roll for the First Electoral, District of King’s County, together with the cost me acl- vertising, are paid within three months from date of this notice, legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery of the same.

Daniel Gillis, of Pisquid, . Tax 20 cts. John P. Irving, of Charlottetown, do 70 do John McKenna, of Charlottetown, do 20 do John Kelly, of Fort Augustus do 40 do Henry McLeod, of St. Peter's

Road — ‘ bg es Henry Wadman, of Crapaud, Lo : 49, ' ; do 20 do

We hope no elector has fallen so low or is so “‘ hard up” as to lose the right he has of exercising his constitutional privileges as a free man, to run the risk of being pub- lished in the Royal Gazette,and after all to be sned, levied upon, or imprisoned, at the suit of the Local Government, because he cannot pay the tax of a dollar upon his head! That the ‘‘disfranchising” game of the Grits should succeed is not a consummation to be wished ; and it is to be hoped that electors who have not yet paid their poll-tax will do so and secure their right to vate without delay.

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Crop Prospects.

The Toronto ‘‘Mail” publishes full reports of the condition of the growing crops in nearly every section of Ontario, which may be sum- marized as follows :—The area sown with barley was from 10 to 75 per cent. less than last year over the whole Province, and the crop will probably be at least one-third less than in 1877. The condition of the growing

in is, however, good, with the exception of a few localities, where the frost injured the plant. Spring wheat, on the other hand, should give an unprecedently heavy yield. The area sown ig much larger than in 1877, and its condition is excellent, not a single com- plaint being made. The grain isalso very for- ward for the time of year. There has also been a considerable increase in the acreage planted with fall wheat, and the crop is fully two weeks further advanced in growth than is usual at this season: the condition of the plant is ex- cellent and promises a heavy yield, fully equal to that of last year. Taking the provinces as # whole, about the usual quantity of peas and oats has been sown, and the prospects are good for a large crop, although it is somewhat early to judge. If the season is favorable during the next two or three months,there will undoubtedly be the largest harvest ever gathered in Ontario, as the area planted is greater than ever before, and the yield will be quite as heavy per acre as in 1877.

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Railway Amalgamation.

We have more than once drawn attention to the great change now going on in the practical meaning of the expression, ‘‘through freight.” Formerly it meant through from the longitude of the Missis- sippi to the Atlantic seaboard of America ; now it means, through to the Atlantic sea- board of Europe. It is not merely consoli- dation of railway lines which is in progress, but also the formation of working partner- ships between lines of railways and lines of ocean steamers. Mr. Vanderbilt has just returned from Europe, having renewed for another year his contract with the White Star Line, in virtue of which that Line is to

all the ocean freight of the New York Ceniral, whlch agrees to furnish at one-half of all the freight required by each ship. At this very time the latest despatches report Mr. Jay Gould in Nebraska, his mission being to secure control of certain Western lines. Tne gigantic work of railway amal- gamation goes on apace.—Exchange.

Fish Breeding.

There are seven establishments in the Do- minion, vis: one each at Tadoussac, Gaspe, and Restigouche, in Quebec; Newcastle and Sandwich, in Ontario; Miramichi, in New Brunswick; and Bedford Basin in Nova Scotia, devoted to the artificial. reproduction of fish, The number of young fish estimated to have been distributed in our lakes and rivers during the spring of 1877, from the hatching of 1876, was 13,459,000, mostly whitefish and salmon, witha few thousands of speckled trout; and 38,000,000 ova are now in the hatching houses. The expenditure on account of fish culture for the fiscal year was $24,037, which may, we think be regarded as money well expended.— Hz. Herald.

Evropean & Norru AMERICAN Ratiway. —Trains leave St. John at 8 a. m., for Bangor, connecting with trains for Boston ; Danville Junction for Montreal an the West. Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars are run on night trians, and Parlor Cars on day trains. Close connection is made with Intercolonial

~ Railway Trains each way, making 22 hours

between St. John and ton. The night train leaves St. John on Sunday night, in- atead of Saturday night. Connection is made on day trains with trains of N. B. & C. Railway and Fredericton Railway. An Express Train leaves for Fredericton at 4.10 p.m. H. D. McLeod, Esq., is the Super- intendent.

THE Frits MISTAKE —IMBECILE CONDUCT OF THE MAYOR—MILITARY CALLED OUT— RIOT ACT READ—THE RINGLEADER SHOT HhEAD—THE SCENE AT PETERS’ AND RENAUD'S—THE PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS THREATENED— LANDING OF MONTREAL TROOPS TO BE RESISTED BY THE MOB,

(From the Montreal (iazette. )

QueEnec, June 12.—The city is practically inthe hands of the mob, as it has been more or less during the entire: week, The rioters have been going on imereasing In strength by the forced addition of the work- men fronr other portions of the city. The Mayor has done nothing—has, in fact, by his utter incapacity, encouraged the rioters. Had the strikers been dealt with promptly the moment they attempted to intimidate other workmen, who were satisfied with their wages and anxious to continue at their work, the disgraceful and unfortunate scenes of to-day would have been avoided. A few men were arrested on the informa- tion of thé contractors, and were fined and imprisoned in default. And then came the

FIRST GREAT MISTAKE. The strikers went to Mr. Joly, who ad- dressed them, urging that they should re- turn to their work, and stating that he had secured for them an addition of a shilling a day to their wages. He pleaded with them very earnestly, and as an inducement told them that he would, out of his own pocket, pay the fines of the men who were in prison. This promise was prompted by the very best of motives. Unfortunately it acted, I am afraid, as an encouragement to the uneasy spirits among the rioters. Mr. Joly carried out his part of the compact, but the strikers did not carry out theirs. Unfortunately, among their leaders were PARISAN COMMUNISTS,

and the lost spirit of the Commune was strong upon them. The prison doors were open by the kind-heartedness of the Pre- mier, and the men walked out to place them- selves at the head of the mob, and to in- spire them anew with the spirit of resist- ance. ‘To-day the mob paraded the streets again, following the red flag They halted in front of the Parliament buildings, and after three cheers for the Rogues and three cheers for Mr. Joly, called loudly for the Premier. Mr. Joly.arrived and addressed them. Heurged them strongly to return to their work; he pleaded with them, as they professed to have confidence in him, to do him this favor. He said he had secured them an addition of a shilling a day to their wages, and the statement was received with angry shouts of

** Crest pass assez !”

He urged them to return to work, and ef- forts would be made to improve their posi- tion, but he was met with cries of ‘‘ Non non!” He then pointed out to them that they were acting illegally, and that the law must be and would be enforced, to prevent their demonstrations. They then called for Mr. Chapleau, but he was not present. Opinions differ as to whether, had he been present, he should have spoken. My own conviction is, that he should have done so had he been present, and I regret that he was not, although that regret implies no re- flection upon him, because he was not even aware that this demonstration was _ being made, but at a time like this, it would have had a good effect—if any words could have any effect—to see the leaders of both parties forgetting their political differences,, and acting together in the face of a common danger. Thecrowd, amid cries of ‘* Chez Renaud !” started noisily down Mountain Hill. They helped themselves to flour at Renrud’s stores, using his horses and wag- gons to carry it away.

THE MILITARY CALLED OUT.

In thc meantime B battery had been called out, and took up their position near St. Paul street, with a view of keeping the thoreughfare open. Presently the mob at- tacked them with stones. Capt. Short and others were struck, the former being seriously cut about the head, the blood streaming down from the wound, so that his belt and uniform were covered with it. The men drew their swords and

CHARGED UPON THE MOB,

which hid in gateways and doors, from which they sent their missils upon the pass- ing troopers. At first the mob seemed beaten, but it rallied and charged, and then the B battery were ordered to fire in sec- tions. The result was one man killed dead, two said to be mortally wounded, a number of others with flesh wounds and a carter’s horse killed. The mob dispersed, but rumors of an intentention to attack the

PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS

were general, and the battery were brought up and now surround the buildings. The Mayor has become very much cowed, and has telegraphed to Halifax for a regiment of regulars, and Col. Alleyn’s regiment, the Eighth Battalion, is underarms. For some time after 3 o'clock the greatest excitement prevailed, and it was at one time thought that the House would not sit. There was, however, an understanding that the House will not sit this evening, that is, provided the vote is taken before 6 o’clock. It is deplorable to think how completely the city is at the mercy of a lawless mob, and every

, one looks forward with anxiety to the next

few hours. It is sad that life should be lost, and unfortunately in most cases it is in- nocent persons who suffer nnder circum- stances like those of to-day. In this case it is said the man who was shot dead was the prime mover in the strikes and the riots that have followed them, and was one of those who was released yesterday by the mistaken kindness of Mr. Joly. What the night will bring forth no one can say. The mob is said to be a very desperate one, but jit is clear that for the authorities there should be but one course—chat of main- taining the peace of the city at any cost, and enforcing the law against all who are engaged in breaking it. LATER. A mob of about 3,000 or 4,000 men as-

sembled this evening at 8 o’clock, when

‘‘Thore will be episodes to-morrow; the Volunteers will turn out, but that does not matter. As Mr. Joly said, we will go to work peaceably aud demand our rights, and if we cannot get them peaceably, then we will get them as we can.”

Another speaker called on the men on strike to meet there at 7.30 in the morning; those who had arms were to bring them ; those who had not, were to borrow them, or fill their pockets with stones. All the stores in St. Roch’s were closed by order of the police this afternoon. It is said a num- ber of people have purchased revolvers during the day. Some of the rioters were heard to say this evening that they would

HAVE SOMEBODY'S BLOOD

to-morrew for the blood that had been shed to-day. The police have made several ar- rests, but on examination have retained but one prisoner, named David Giroux, who is confined in the jail.

ATTACK ON THE JAIL.

Shortly before 10 o’clock, about 800 or 900 men marched out to the jail, and de- manded the release of Giroux, and on their being refused, smashed several win- dows, and afterwards retired. The streets are being patrolled to-night by 150 special constables, all the police being on duty at the stations and elsewhere.

LATEST.

The facts concerning the attack on the Mayor's house are as __ follows :— Shortly before 8 o'clock a portion of the mob arrived at the residence of Mayor Chambers, and asked to see him. They were refused admission, whereupon they proceeded to force the front door, while his Worship quietly escaped by the back. Hay- ing obtained entrance, they searched the house from top to bottom, terrifying the in- mates with their threats, and then, alarmed

whom the Mayor had,summoned, they fled. A guard of police is stationed in the ies

Two companies of B. Battery have return- ed to Parliament Buildings, where they will remain all night. A and B companies Ca- nadian Hussars, about 100 strong, are sta- tioned one company at the citadel and the other at the armory. All the arms and am- munition, generally ‘kept at the armory, have been transferred to the citadel for safe- keeping.

The men who broke into the Mayor's house were sent by a mass meeting held at Jacques Cartier Hall this evening.

ALL QUIET.

I have just driven round the town and through St. Roch’s, and all is quiet.

AT PETERS’ MILL.

The rioting commenced this morning about 10 o’clock by the strikers assembling around Simon Peters’ saw mill and sash factory. The ringleaders entered the office and demanded that Mr. Peters should sign the agreement to pay none of the hands less than a dollaraday. This Mr. Peters refused to do, and sent for the police and the B battery. In the meanwhile the men threw “stones and smashed the windows. The police, who quickly arrived under Capt. Heigham, were easily repulsed, as also was the B battery, neither of whom could do anything, as the Mayor positively refused to read the riot act. The mob continued their work of smashing the windows and office till Mr. Peters signed the agreement. The troops and police then went to Jacques Cartier Hall, where they remained till they were called out to stop the rioting at Renand’s, where for the first time the Mayor read the riot act. After leaving Peters’ ,the mob marched round the city, up Mountain Hill, and stopped at the St. Louis Hotel, where the ringleaders entered, and demanded that Mr. Cimon, the contractor, should be given up to them. Mr. Ber- geron, the clerk, told them that Mr. Cimon was not there. The mob com- menced coming in after their leaders, when Mr. Willis Russell and Mr. Montgomery, the manager, ran forward and hustled them out .of the office, the men murmuring threats that if they could not find Cimon at his works they would return and search for him. The mob then went to Cimon’s works and returned to the Parliament House, where they were addressed by Mr. Joly, as already described. THE SCENE AT RENAUD’S

building, before the arrival of the military, almost beggars description. At first they demanded bread, as they were starving ; then, on entrance being refused, they forced their way in, and soon were seen rolling out barrels and carrying off bags filled with flour, which they sold for 25 cents each on the spot, to men who hurried it away in carts and in boats as fast as it was brought out. After the dispersal of the mob by the military, a little quiet was ob- tained, which lasted till dusk, when a rumor arrived at the House taat the house of the Mayor had been searched for that official, but unsuccessfully. At half-past seven B Battery were relieved at the Par- liament House by the 8th Battalion, under Col. Alleyn, who will remain on dutty all night. (Press Despatch.)

The strikers’ riots are assuming alarming proportions, and the Mayor and the autho- rities are loudly blamed for not taking more active measures to prevent further trouble. This morning B Battery were called out to St. Rochs, but not being authorized to use armswere forced to retire into Jacques Cartier Hall, being stoned by about 2,000 persons. Some of the officers were wound- ed. The strikers have not yet returned to work, but have succeeded in putting a stop to almost all the work going on in the city. A number of boats on which men were em- ployed have been moved across on the other side of the river, where the Levis men are now engaged on them. Mr. Cimon contractor for the Provincial Buildings, nit nounces his intention of sueing the city for heavy damages for every day on which the men remain idle, through the city not

strikers to enable them to go to work.

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Mayor Chambers cannot be found, and strong indignation is expressed at his in- action. The leaders of the mob are Fench Communists. To-day they have unfurled the tricolor flag. Several of the men of B Battery, and one officer, have been badly wounded. It is said that Col. Strange 1s wounded,

The following are additional facts in con- nection with to-day’s trouble :

During the outrage at Renaud’s store, in the scramble Mr. Renaud got struck in the face by one of the mob. The crowd rolled out 400 barrels of flour, and stopped horses to cart it home. Any man who refused to stop his horse got struck down, and the horse taken from him. The Mayor pro- ceeded, in company with Alderman Me- William, at the head of the troops, to where the rioters were assembled in Paul Street. The troops drove the crowd to the wharf, and tried to surround them, in order to ar- rest the ringleaders who assaulted Mr. Renaud and plundered his store. The city soon got into a state of excitement, and bore a holiday-like appearance. Banks and commercial offices were closed, and every precaution taken to avoid a run at their vaults. At half-past two the mob attacked the troops, and the Riot Act was read. Colonel jStrange commanded the Battery with fixed bayonets to approach the mob, who fired stones at the troops. The troops took up their position at the extreme foot of Dog Hill, alongside of Julien’s store. Here they were attacked, and showers of stones were thrown at them by the crowd, and from above. The Colonel then ordered the troops to fire a volley of bullets into the mob, and all for a moment was consterna- tion and awe. Two of the strikers were seen to fall, and the man who carried the flag, a young Frenchman, Edouard Beau- doire, lately from France, aged 22, un- married. His body was removed to the Dead House, where it was viewed by thousands of people. The forehead is driven in by a large paving stone, supposed to have been thrown by some of the mob, who were throwing stones from the neighboring house tops and the top of Dog Hill. Col. Strange, Captain Prevost, Captain Short, Sergeant Villiers and seven men out of the B Battery are severely wounded with cuts from stones. Several people were wounded and were driven to their houses. The troops were then about to charge, when the crowd ran up Dog Hill, and took to all directions in the different alleys along the wharf. In the excitemont it is impossible to know the names of those who have been shot down. The mob ceased all rioting after the firing. The houses at the foot of Dog Hill and in Paul street, and the lane leading to St. Charles, bear scores of bullet marks. The troops and police were soon after 4 o’clock, ordered to the Parliament Buildings, and while there Capta'n Hcizgham recognized two of the ringleaders outside, had them arrested and sent direct to jail. The City and Water Police will remain on duty during the night, and the B Battery under orders in the Citadel. The cavalry and 8th Batallion are under orders to be ready for immediate service. All well-dis- posed citizens and householders are invited to meet at the Court House Square, St. Louis Street, at half-past seven o’clock this evening, to be sworn 1n as special constables, to assist in the preservation of order ii necessary.

LATEST.

In addition to the three regiments from Montreal, one from Halifax is to arrive here in the morning. The rioters threaten- ed to prevent them landing here. At a mass meeting of strikers held at 7.30 in St. Rochs, it was'agreed to meet at 7.30 to- morrew, at Jacques Cartier Hall. Several hundred rioters assembled at the jail this evening at 9, and demanded the release of arioter taken prisoner. They broke the windows, but did no further damage.

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An Astonishing Fact.

A large proportion of the American peo- ple are to-day dying from the effects of Dyspepsia or disordered liver. The result of these diseases upon the masses of in- telligent and valuable people is most alarm- ing, making life actually a burden instead of a pleasant existence of enjoyment and usefulness as it ought to be. There is no good reason for this, if you will only throw aside prejudice and skepticism, take the ad- vice of druggists and your friends, and try one bottle of Green’s August Flower. Your spoedy relief is certain. Millions of bottles of this medicine have been given away to try its virtues, with satisfactory results in every case. You can buy asample bottle for 19 cents to try. Three doses will re- lieve the worst case. Positively sold by all druggists on the Western Continent.

Montreal and -Acadian Ss. S. LLIN He.

ie at a

Charlottetown to St John’s, New- foundland, direct,

rPXHE S. 8S. “VALETTA,” which leaves

Montreal on or about the 16th inst., will

take freight and passengers from this port to

Sydney, C. B., and St. John’s, Newfoundland, at the lowest possible rates. Apply to OWEN CONNOLLY & CO.,

Agents. Ch’town, June 10—pat till 19 e:

TO LET—with immediate

ssession, a new Dwelling

. HOUSE on Dorchester Street,

near Queen Street ; rent mod- erate, Apply to JAMES D. MASON. Ch’town, June 8, 1878—dy pat 2i eod

SUITABLE ASSORTMENT of Gilt Window Cou nices—ror THE SEASON.

affording them proper protection from the |

MARK BUTCHER, May 21, 1878,—pat ar n-era her pres lm,

others on the cliff

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

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nc secant

~ KING'S COUNTY.

Mecting of Liberal Conservatives

PUBLIC MEETING of tie Liberal servatives of King’s county will be held the Agricultural Hall, in Souris, on Saturdg the 22d day of June, instant, at the hour of i: o'clock, noon, to nominate a candidate to in conjunction with Austin C, McDonald, Esq., for the representation of King’s County at the approaching Dominion election. VERNON H. KNIGHT, Sec’ . Souris, Jane 17,1878 a

LUMBER.

WILL Sell at AUCTION, , I Wharf, To-morrow, Tuesday, _

| 18th inst., at 64 o'clock, p. m.,

75,000 ft. Refuse DEALS & ENDS, 9,000 ft. SCANTLING, 23 & 3x5 & 6 8,000 LATHS, ’ 1,500 CLAPBOARDS, --ex schrs,

and W. Wright. le Also, on QUEEN’S WHARF, 5,000 PALINGS. WILLIAM DODD,

Auctioneer Ch’town, June 17—1i r Z

THE FANCY SALE

—OF—

St. Peter’s Church Sewing Society

will be held in the

Y. M. C. A. HALL,

WEDNESDAY, the 10th JOLY,

STRAWBERRIES, Ices, &. Music and Read. ings in the evening.— Doors open at 2 p, m, Admission 25 cents ; children 10 cents,

Ch’town, June 17—sw pat.

For Sale or to Let

NEW COTTAGE, situated on Pleasant Street, containing eight rooms, with Stable and Coach-house attached. For parti-

culars, apply to P. C. KELLY,

127 U ueen Ch’town, June 17—3i 90d Peers ”

THNDERS._

ENDERS will be received by the Subseri- ber, until the

First Day of July next,

for the erection of a STORE and WARE. HOUSE at Cardigan Bridge, and also a WAREHOUSE at Mon Bridge, accord- ing to the plans and specifications, to be seen on application at the Stores of Owen

& Co., at the above places, or at the Subseri- ber’s office in Charlottetown—the Subscriber to find all materials for said buildi

The names of two sufficient sureties for the performance of the contract are required to ar each Tender. The Subscriber does _ — imself to accept the lowest or any

ender.

OWEN CONNOLLY. Ch’town, June 17, 1878—dy pat 2 aw t date

TO BOARDERS.

E Subscriber, to suit the dull times, will beard men working at a distance of two or three miles from town, at reasonable rates, and bring them to and from their werk with express wagon, free of charge.

T. S. MORROW. RicuMonp Hovssg, Richmond Street, just around London House Corner.

Ch’town, June 17—

Retraction of Slander. In the Supreme Court of Judicature.

Hvueu pagent Plaintiff, — and—

Joun McKrix.ey, Defendant. | i AVING accused the above-named Hugh

McKinnon, of the North River, Queen’s County, in Prince Edward Island, his wife and family, of stealing a quantity of wool belonging to me, I hereby retract the said accusation, as the same is utterly false and without any foun- dation in fact ; and I hereby humbly apologise for having propogated the said slanderous ac- cusation. Dated at Charlottetown,’in the said County and Island, this Fifteenth day of June, A. D.

1878.

; JOHN McKINLEY. Witness: F. S. Lon@worrn. May 17—

Between

‘6 ” YOUNG JEFF ILL travel for the remainder of the season, as follows: Leave the owner's stables, Little York, MONDAY, June 17th, by St. Peter’s Road, calling at Mount Stewart, Morell, St. Peter’s Bay, and on to Souris, re- maining till MONDAY, the 25th, returning by Rollo Bay, Fortune and Fort A to Charlottetown, on FRIDAY, the 28th. The above route will be continued once a fortnight. ‘Young Jeff” was sired by old “Jeff”

a splendid mare ; is a handsome jet good style, fine action, and gives great pro- mise for speed. For further particulars, e2-

quire of the owner, - FRED. HARDY.

Bricks ! Bricks! 8 000 =. 10,000 very good Brick, for ; e.

JAMES M. BUTCHER. | Ch’town, June 15—3i

June 17—wkly ex ar 4i