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THE DAILY EXAMINER.
FANUARY 30, 1889,
Inland Revenue.
Tue returns and statistics of Inland Revenues for the year 1888 are to hand. We clip from the Commissioner's report the following statement, which exhibits the details of Excise Revenue accrued during
1887 and 1888 :
1887. 1888.
Spirits. ... .. . -$3,737,239 $3,099,016 Malt Liquor 7,045 6,997 ee ee al 433,129 493,030 ve cane jivaw 524,281 554,067 vin cceua 1,668,002 1,740,542 ERI I aE 31,989 26,569 Manufactures in Bond. 50,005 53,312 i 2,029 13,066 Other Receipts........ 12,331 13,962
WN a ccucheudsvs $6,466,150 $6,010,561
It is to be noted that there has been an increased revenue as compared with 1837, in respect of nearly every article subject to Excise, excepting those of spirits and malt liquors.
The quantity of spirits produced during the fiscal year was 5,514,589 gallons, for the manufacture of which 90,243,866 lbs. of grain and 90,490 lbs. of molesses were dest roy ed.
The quantity of liquor entered for con- sumption throughout Canada was less than for some years past, and nearly one-fourth less than the average consumption of the five years preceding. The Comninissioner says that ‘‘the increase in the excise duty from $1 to $1.30 per gallon, made in 1836, very
curtailed noticeably ;
and asthe years 18Stand i855 are factors '
in arriving at the average consumption for
consumption
the four years preceding the present, the | ¢.
main falling off may be attributed partially to that cause”; and remarks that * after reducing all spiritous and malt liquors, and | wines—do.nestic and fureign—to the basis | of alevhol, the allowance per head of the} population for the past decade does not | exceed three-quarters of annum ; barely one-third the quantity per | The } malt liquors produce] in 1888 aniounted ro | 15,944,002 gallons. Of tobacco, 9,515,367 | Ibs, were manufactured.in 1838, as against | 8,265,505 Ibs. in 1887.
_ som «+
® gallon per |
head consumed throughout Europe.”
Electric Fire Alarm.
Two or three yearsago Tue Examiner gave a short description of an electric fire alarm suited to the requirements of the Fire Department of Charlottetown. The system—as proposed by Mr. A. E. Morri- son, of the Anglo-American telegraph office —-will consist of an annunciator and electric bell, placed at the City Building, to receive the alarm ; boxes placed at the street cor- ners, numbered electric bells placed at the firemens’ houses.
Under this system,—when an alarm is given from any box in the city, a shutter in the annunciator at the City Building falls and rings the electric bell, the attention of the man in charge, who sees the number of the box from which the alarm proceeds. The bell continues to ring till stopped by him. By means of a handle he rings allthe firemen up, and gives them, at the same time, the number of the box alarming. All this will occupy about two minutes, at most. He then rings the big fire bell for the benefit of the citi- zens, and gives the number of the box on it in the same way as the wards are given at present.
The advantages which this system has over the automatic signal are these: The firemen are all alarmed at their houses at
to give the alarm, and
which draws
the same moment, and the number of the box given while they are dressing ; a'so, the cheapness and simplicity of the system.
In the automatic system the bells are rung by an automatic striker, which sounds the namber of the boxes by strokes on the bell a few times, after which all is silent. Phe strikers are usually put on church bells and the city fire bell, and the cost of it is very The boxes used give the alarm in the same way as in the system
great.
proposed by Mr. Morrison, only they have clock work to make the strokes on the bell,
and this enhances their cost. More than that, the system has to be properly tested every little while, and requires a competent man to look after the electrical condition of the lines, strikers, boxes, &c.
In the other system suygested by Mr. Morrison this is all done away with. Any saan of ordinary intelligence can manage st. Jf our City Fathers should decide to provide the e ectric fire alarm, they could net do better than consult Mr. Morrison.
Years, 1877-1886. By
Halifax, N. 5.
‘Poems of Ten Ma‘thew Richey Knight, MeGregor & Kuight, 1887.”
The author of the little book of poems referred to above is the Rev. M. R. Knight, Methodist minister at Little York, and we have much pleasure in reproducing a notice of the work from the London Quarterly Re- view of January, 1889, and take this oppor- tunity of congratulating the rev. gentleman oa taking his place amongst our Canadian Pvets, and hope that his interesting book way be @ tinancial success. The Review says: ‘** Mr. Knight has a true poetic gift His touching dedicatory verses to his lost wife seem to put a critic into a happy vein, wud the singer does not let him get out of
it. The “St. Christopher,” which opens the volume, reveals both force and skill, and each division of the poems has some really happy poems. The verres ou Car lyle are, perhaps, the most vigorous; but the lament over Gurdon is almost equal to tin isownline. The whole volume makes us hope to see more of Mr. Knight's poems. Eveua busy Methodist preacher may find wu hour to cultivate the wuse fog the ploe-
sure uf hie jriends.”
Tue DAILY EXAMINER, ~~~
“A Nicht Wi’ Burns.”
Tue Scottish entertainment last night at the Caledonian Club Rooms was a grand success. The chair was occupied by Lieut.- Colonel Irving, President of the Club, who vpened ihe proceedings with a short ad- dress, and then called upon ex-President MeNeill to read an address from His Honor Judge Young, (who is an honorary member of the Club,) which address that veteran Scotchman had kindly prepared for the oceasion,
His Honor’s address was then read by Mr. MeNeill, and highly appreciated, re- viewing, as it did, the life and times of the immortal bard, born in a small cottage near Ayr, on the 26th January, 1759. His father, like all Scotehmen, made every effort to educate his talented son, and the young poet, considering his straitened cir- cumstances and early toil, embraced, in a remarkable degree, a fair knowledge of miscellaneous reading. About the 16th year of his age he composed verses which attracted some notice and displayed marks of genius in one so young. In 17386 he pub- lished a selection of his poems in Kilmar- nock, by the sale of which he hoped to raise funds to pay his passage to Jamaica, he having felt embittered at the failure of his daily toil at the plough, resulved to leave his native land. Those poems were so favorably received and so fully recogniz- ed that as he was about to embark for the West Indies, he received a letter froma nobleman inviting him to Edinburgh and urging upon him the issue of a new edition. This was the turning point in the life of the rustic bard, and Scotland retained one of her most gifted sons. During his stay in Edinburgh he associated with the most
eminent men in literature and rank. His future success and reverses, his marriage to Jean Armour, and his death at the early age of 37 years
were pointed out in the address, as was also the truthfulness, manliness, ten- derness and passion of his poetic effusions which became so popular that they have been translated into almost every European ngue. The popularity of their world-re- nowned author was also shown by the un- paralleled enthusiasm manifested at his cen- tennial in the year 1859, which was cele- brated throughout the whole civilized world. .
The
following pregramme was then
i successfully carried out:
Song—‘* A Man’sa Man fora’ That,” Prof. LD. a. McLeod. Violin Solo—Mr. Mechanical Department. ‘Tam o’ Shanter,”—Hon. D. Ferguson. Song—** The Lee Rig,” ’
Patterson, Railway
Mr. Wm. MeKay,
from B.S. Davies & Co's. Tailoring Establish
| ment.
Address on Burns. —Mr. James Melsaae, of the Aerald.
Song—"* Scots wha’ hae’"”—-Mr. Alexander
| 5 : oi McKiuanon, of the firm of McKinnon & Me-
Lean.
Song—* Ye Banks and Braes”—Mr. Jas. Calder, from the Gents’ Furnishing Depart. ment of C. E. Robertson.
Addr a3— Mr. A. MeNeill.
Reading—‘* Burns’ Address to a Young Friend "—Mr. Walker, Customs Department.
Reading from the Scottish American—Mr. Thos. A. McLean, of the firm of McKinnon & McLean.
Song—* The wee, wee, German Lairdie,”— Mr. C. Webster, from the firm of McKinnon & McLean.
An original Dialogue, in good old Doric, en- titled, ‘*“‘Tam Bennets’ Ambeetion,’”— Mr. John A. McLaren, from the firm of James Paton & Co.
Song —* Rantin’ Robin.” — Dr. Veterinary Surgeon.
Address and Recitation,
Leckie,
** Man was made
to Mourn.” —Mr. John McPherson, P. E. I. Railway. His Honor Lieut.-Governor McDonald,
Chief of the Caledonian Club, and the Hon. LD. Ferguson recited in grand style ‘ Loc- hiel’s Warning.”
Song—-“‘The Wine Cap.”—Mr. McKay.
Song—‘‘ The Standard of the Braes o’ Mar. — James Calder.
William
Pipe Music by the Club’s Piper, Peter Ferguson. The President then gave a closing address.
The entertainment was indeed heartily enjoyed by all present, whose appreciation of Scottish song and sentiment was evinced by the loud applause which greeted all those who took part in the proceedings.
The New Laundry.
We are always pleased to welcome any new enterprise, especially when on» of our own citizens is at the helm. ‘To-day THE EXAMINER's reporter called upon Mr. E. D. Sterns, who has just opened a steam lanndry in Welsh & Owen's brick building, Queen Street, and from what he saw and what he was told we think it will be a first- class institution. :
Mr. Sterns has spent considerable time in the Troy and St. James Laundry, Bos- ton, and has visited all the laundries in the Provinces and many of the New England cities, which enabled him to select the very best and latest improved machinery.
The first machine we will refer to is the rotary reverse washer, having a capacity of 100 shirts. ‘This machine not only washes the gouds in large quantites and in good shape, but, we are told, there is less wear to the goods by 50 per cent. than with the old family wash-board. _
Next comes the centrifugal wringer or extractor, which makes about 1200 revolu- tions per minute. This high speed creates a pressure which extracts the water from the goo ls without any friction whatever.
The reporter was next shown the shirt, collar and cuff polisher, which is the latest improved combination machine on the market, has a large capacity and is easily operated. The 64-inch steam mangle is the machine that Mr. Sterns says does good work.
As the word mangle may, perhaps, con- vey a wrong impression we Will just explain: The mangle is the casiest going machine in the laundry. It has a large roll and a circular steam bed which tits the roll, and has 21 by 64 inches finished surface by which the goods pass in process of ironing. I+ m»kes on!y 69 revolutions per minute. With the aid of this machine plain goods can be done at a low figure.
Mr. Sterns has also a neck-band ironer by which the neck-bands of shirts are set up, making the shirt fit nicely about the neck; collar and cuff shaper, flater, ete.
The collar and cuff starcher, he says, is a fine little machine, doing its part in good shape. It will starch from 250 to 300 col- lars and cuffs in about three minutes.
Mr. Sterns has a 13-drasv dry-room, and in fact the establishment appears to be first-class in every respect.
fte has also a 30-horse power boiler which
Suppbice stem fur bie dey rvcm ex] mange,
and drives his engine, which is one of Me- Kinnon & MeLean’s make and is 4 nice piece of work.
The building is heated by steam.
There is also « delivery carriage, which will call for and deliver goods tu any part of the city.
Mr. Sterns has secured the services of a first-class laundress, who has the advantage of being SIsland-born with American ex- perience, so that by personal attention, eflicient help and the best’ machinery, he expects to be able to suit the most fastici- ous with snow-white linen.
It is sometimes said that goods sent to laundries come away much the worse ; but | we are convinced that this is a wrong im- pression, as we were shown the process of washing and fail fo see where goods will be | injured in any way.
they are in error, zens have long felt.
he greatly deserves—the public patronage.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR,
—- +>--—- Mr. Bartlett's Leciure.
Sir,—The Revd. James Carruthers is to be heartily congratulated upon his success in organizing the course of lectures, which, for some time past have helped so _ effect- ively to instruct and amuse the members of his congregation and the public of Char- lottetown.
Last night's lecture was a great treat, and Mr. Barilett is entitled to the highest degree of credit forthe manner in which he handled adeeply interesting, but difti- cult subject.
The Conquest of Mexico forms one of the most extraordinagy events of history, and is, as the lecturer shewed, so full of stirring incident, wouderful personal achievement and romantic adventure, that it could scarcely fail to engage the attention of an audience ; yet, I venture to think that no one on his way to St. James’
Hall, iast evening, had any idea of the sort of enter- tainment that wasin store for him. It is impossible, within the compass of a letter like this, to enter into any of the detiils of Mr. Bartlett's address, which gave abun dant evidence of long and careful study nor even to select any particular specimen of the style employed throughout the glow- ing narrative. It must suffice to say—and perhaps it would be itapussib e | nore —that the language and manner of delivery were fully on a level with the subject of the lecture. From first to last the address was listened to with marked attention, and at its close was deservedly applauded. Mr. Bartlett must not stop here. Having giv- en us a sample of his powers, he must be prevailed upon to employ those powers again for the sake of the numbers of bis own church, as well as for that of the pub- lie. a
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Shire vs. Clydesdale.
/ Say
Sir,-—The following letter was sent, on the 16th of January, to the editor of the Prince Edward Island Agriewturist for pub- lication in that journal, which was re- fused :-
Editor P. E. I. Agriculturist :
Sir, —I am not interested in Shire horses, nor have | a prejudice against the Clydes- dale; but for the pure love of fair play to the public I would like to say a few words. In an article published in your issue of the 14th inst., the following appears :
‘Mr. Alexander Galbraith, one of the lead- ing Clydesdale breeders, contends that tie most unqualified success has attended the breeding of Clydesdales in the United States, where the demand for this class of draft horses is steadily increasing,” etc.
I dv not for 4 moment insinuate that you have misquoted Mr. Galbraith, but will you please give your readers the paper or pamphlet from which the above extract is made, and also the date of its publication.
This is very important, as from what I have read of Mr. Galbraith’s recent writ ings anent the draft horse, he is strongly in favor of the Shire breed, as, perhaps, your readers may be able to judge after reading some of Mr. Galbraith’s recent utterances, from which the following are a few ex- tracts. In the introduction to his catalogue for 1889, just issued, he says :
‘‘ While the various breeds of British draft horses have more than held thelr own during the last year, the LZnglish Shire has certainly made most headway, advancing by leaps and bounds inthe estimation of the American people, until now it is without doubt the most popular draft breed in the United States.”
He also, in his article intituled ‘* Draft Horses for the American Public,”” published in the Live Stock Journal Alinanae for 1889, and copied into the Live Stock Journal, of London, in its issue of 28th December, 1888, after describing the ideal draft horse for the American market, and stating that the supply of such horses had not for several years been equal to the demand, says :—
‘* This brings n3 to consider the most impor- tant question: How long is the present de- mand for draft stallions—French, English and Scotch-—likely to continue, ana which of these breeds is making the most headway an present? I will saswoe ta+ late er question it favor of the English Shire Horse and can do so without fear of contradiction, however heretical such a statement may appear to my Clydesdale friends,”
This is a valuable concession, coming from a Scotchman who has imported more Clydesdales during the past years than any other one firm in the United States. In the same article he further says :—
‘* For some reason or other the latter breed (Clydesdales) has lost ground during recent years. In like proportion as the Clydesdale
has lost, the Shire horse has gained in popul. arity —no doubt chiefly on hig ovr merits.”
Mr. Galbraith may have said that the’ Clydesdale is steadily increasing, but what does he say the Shire is doing, by leaps and bounds aad is without the most popular draft breed in the United | States.”
To further show that the Shire Horse is appreciated in the United States allow me tu quote the opinion of one of the greatest | breeders cf horses in As a proof his ability to judge a good draft | horse it is but necessary to state that this | man imported and still owns ‘‘ Holland |
Major,” oneSof the grandest draft horses ever imported into the United States,
and
show ring but once, and then by a Shire horse named ** Agricola,” Alexander Geo. E. Brown says in the Breeder's Gazettt of the 9th inst:
‘When visiting Kurope in purpose of importing Cleveland bays, I intend ed to confine my horse business exclusively to them, yvround from Scotland,
who was never beaten in the
Mr. Mr.
owned by
Galbraith. Read what
1874, for the
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but after carefully going over the through England to
Vrance, [ made ap my mind that the Shsre
‘** He has more love of a better quality than
was the best draft horse found in either of these countries,” | And again he says :
any other, aud his natural energy tution are equalled by no other living breed a)
und consti-
draft horses.”
I
Mr. Sterns invites persons who entertain |}peeders and importers to further prove such opinions to visit his laundry, and he that the Shire is considered the best breed will take pleasure in showing them where | of draft horses known to the Amesican | peoplg, but Lam not desirous of making
This enterprise supplies a want our citi- | your readers grow a-weary. No doubt the © ; : ' = We wish our young | Clydesdale is a grand horse, but the Shire e i re friend every success, and ask for him what | is the better. Jan. 15, 1889.
ALL remnants must go. have a bargain as anyone, then yo to J. B. | Macdonald's
in One
might go on quoting ‘from eminent
and a Half Yard Huds,
Yours, &c.,
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held in St. Paual’s Schoolroom on the evening
“worn, ~HARRuS & STEWART,
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
ot the Diocesan Church Society wiil be
LONDON HOUSE.
of WEDNESDAY, the 6th of Feb: uary, com
mencing at 8 o'clock,
The REV, 1, John’s Church, St. Hulrean Lecturer at Cambridge, has kindly
and
consented to visit the Island for the occasion ©8" 2 9 &* ~ gm *% . oo a : deliver an Address, ; ‘ 3 4 , : Pies is § } r {) i . The public ave cordially invited to attend EF 5 4 , ae 2 , co) 4 by order, “ u i} rt I i) i
PERCY POPE, j if
jan30—dy tl dte
New Steam Laundry,
—— seagate b ins KE *CHARLOTTETOWN STEAM LAUNDRY” is now in running order, and prepared to do first-class work at low P His K i N S & ST Bik, N S’ prices (Giive us @ trial and we guarantee satis- ” faction. r% sie, LX)
Our team will respond te all orders sent in.
Pele phone connection.
onic nace A Large Stock of White Cottons, Grand Fancy Bress
CA.
HILLSBOROUGH RINK, 9), Linen, Towels, Towellings, Bed Tickings, Hessians, Counterpanes,
Thursday, Feb. 7, 1889,
New & Original Costumes will appear.
Every effort will be made to make it
the Best ever held in the City. PE RKI N t . ‘! K R ® & NS & STERNS, Intending skaters are requested to hand} Charlottetown, Jan. 25, INR9—dy & why their names and description of costumes by) —_—_———— NN ~ . Se ee Monday next to the Janitor or any of the) Directors. Admission, 25 cents. ‘Tickets to be had at! ’ the door. Skaters in costume, free. : jan29—tu wed fri tu th | at oc. T. Us! ye S OF ° oe a & ' =
Lecture by Rev. John Read,
NDER the
Lecture in
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city, the KEV. JOHN READ wil! deliver ‘|
Rector of St. eod&wkly.
B., and late ——— . =a — ——
pE SOYRES. jan25
Jobn, N.
Secretary.
Prices Low and Variety Great,
E. D. STERNS, Welsh & Owen's Bui ding,
A Large Stock of Grey Cottons,
ENGLISH, CANADIAN AND AMERICAN PRINTS
| aN I V4 D canadian Shirtings and Ginghams, WILL BE HELD INTHE — | Black and Colored Dress Goods,
2
en Sn
Toilet Covers, Cretonnes, Sheetings, Table Napkins.
—— °°: ———_—.
AT 8 O'CLOCK, P. M.
‘VGRY BEST VALUE IN CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS,
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The above bought at the right time and place, and will be ‘sold as we always do sell—CHBAP.
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PER CENT. 5 PER CENT.
auspices of the Women’s i
Christian Temperance Union of this! —-ON——
M. c. A. HALL, Gvercoats, Ulsters, Reefers &
nee ss
Thursday Evening, January ais, | ali Keady-made Clothing.
Subject—"*A Trip to Thunder Bay.” |
The proceeds of the Lecture will go to the’
poor of the Society. Admission, 15 cents. Doors open at 7.30 o'clock. jan27
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Our prices, without the benefit of discount, are guaranteed | to be about 33 per cent, below competitors.
This 25 per cent. is given to clear out the Goods in this _ department, as we intend to give our whole attention to Custom Tailoring and Men’s Furnishings. wa \ HA | Mr. Keith is at the head of our Tailoring Department, and iS ah tea ae ef we guarantee perfect satisfaction.
Lecture at 8.
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Jamaica Exurin B § DAVIES & CO.,
CAMERON BLOCK.
jand —eod& wkly.
STEAMSHIP “ALPHA,”
be issued by, the above Steamer for the Round Voyage from HALIFAX TO KINGSTON, | advancing JAMAICA, AND BACK, for Seventy-Five dowt: Boliars.
ROVIDED a sufficient number of Passen-—
intel aa
8. @. Crowell, Commander.
gersofer, EXCURSION TICKETS will
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Passengers can remain over in Jamaica one
3 voyage if they desire. Sailing Date, February 15th, 18389.
rt | Saloon amidships. the United States. | plication to
Or to PICKFORD & BLACK,
fanls—lw
For Ten Days we will give the Best Bargains in UNDER CLOTHING and TOP SHIRTS (with or
‘ever given in Charlottetown.
without Collars),
All information on ap-
W. W. CLARKE,
Charlottetown, |
| P. J. FORAN, Upper Queen Street,
juwd Taree Doors Above Apothcverics Mall,
Halifax.
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