Parliamentary Notes.

Mr of seduction by reducing the : sibility in men from 21 to 18 years.

Charlton proposes to amend the law

wre of respon

Sir John states that the government have

under cons leration the est iblishment of experimental farms in the Northwe st Terri tories Hon Mr. Pope, in replyimg to a ques tion, stated that the Dominion was labie for railway subsid when earned, amount vw to $3,268,000, besides an annual sub

yf S200.000

corre spondent of the St. Haythorne as he 1s going

His friends are

The Ottawa hn T’ ‘ / says mtfempiates his resignation,

ive for New Zealand

“Senator

naturally averse to his resiguation The sh ind cotton manutacturies of Canada are pressing for additicnal protec n. It appears that a large quantity of these goods are sent into Canada by \imeri can manufacturing companies at low 10 voice prices and to overcome this untair ition, a specie duty on the articles is asked

Che agitation against the enforcement. of

Cust with respect to

the mms reguiations

passengers baggage has been suc essful Che deputation that waited on the Minister ot Customs on Friday to represent to him the mischievous tendency of those regula tions were assured that they would be re- scinded as far as railway travel and inland

rey transportation are concerned hey are to

niy with respect to passen-

gers by ie ocean steamers,

Davin, in asking for documents relating t scrip for Northwest volunteer, made tl) ippeal that the Regina Home Guards should receive the same consideration as the regular militia who took part in sup pressing the rebellion. Dr. Sproule mad a like claim for the Macdonald Scouts of Moose Jaw, and Weldon of St. John pre sented the case New Brunswick's bat talion which was lled out, kept in Cam Sussex for a time, but wasnot ordered t the front There was no one to put in &@ word for the Island’s contingent

The Parliamentary Librarians at Ottawa

report that among the donations ol the year is one from Hon Mr. Haythorne, o the Senate, a member of the Libi ary Com mittee, consisting of a valuable collectiou of the Laws of Prince Edward Island from

the earliest period of the Island’s legislative An example so well set may wel be recommended to those gentlemen who, many years in public life, have accumulated large stores of valuable public documents and pamphlets, for which the only permanent p! deposit for useful Parliamentary Library, The Librarians also acknowledge the gift of a bust of the Duke of New- castle, formerly Colonial Secretary, pre- sented tv the Library by the Right Honor- able Sir John Macdonald. This bust, the work of a distingu ‘ulptor, has been

history

having passe i

we OF

purposes is the

shed 5S

duly placed inthe Library, and forms a valuable addition to the statuary by which the Library is adorned The Librarians also acknowledge the re

ceipt from the British Government of the numerous, costly and most valuable reports of the Challenger Expedition which were sent to the Library on the application of the Honorable the Secretary of State, through the High Commissioner in London. These rep rts h ive b eh C irefully in lexed, Scientitic Sec ms. The the great Secretary of for the use of the Library, the extensive and val uable records of the late Civil War, which

in course of publication. The great courtesy of the United States Government and of the various Stutes in supplying the Library with reports that for, to

and their contents swell the additi Librarians acknowledge

vurtesv of the Honorable the State at W whington In promising

tion of the Catalogue of

al “)

aa | aSsact little

are makes us regret that we have so otfer them in return.

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The (Allezed) Letter of Parnell.

The London Times, as reported by telegraph, published the fac simile of a letter alleged to have been written by Mr. Parnell. The letter fills one side of an ordinary sheet of

note paper, and is in a strange handwriting.

“Yours very truly, Chas. S. Purnell,” 18 at tn top of the other Je if. Th Tim suggests that the signa- ture was thus written so that it could! be torn off if necessary. The letter, which is dated simply “*15 | 5 | 82, Without an ih ldre , 13 aS f lows:

eA i [ain not surprised at your friend’s anger, bat he aad you sho ill know that to de noire’ the wariers wasthe only course op nto i , io nuply Wa vainly our bes p »>tvyon caatl bie aad all others con ; lithe th each I nu th sceident of Lod (‘a ' iea h. Leanno r fave to adini tha Ku ‘ mon it 13 deserta,. You arca ] ; pvibon iis, And of hers whom vo wet I coro my atdees be Koowa

i ‘ i i { Pibiboa Th b Wiel of this alleged letter has created 4 great sensetion throughout Eng-

lanl Its authenticity 18, ho vever, Gill

phatically denied by Mr. Parnell and his

frien ls; and it is stated that they are about taking proceedings against the Times for libel. [un an interview Mr. Parnell pointed out that althouvh at tirst sigit some of the let ters in the Times’ fac-simile printed lately appeared to reseinble his autograph, a close

comparison shows a decided and difference in many hnportant points.

fo.

striking The ery slopes upwards; the genuine hand writing downwards. Mr. Parnell aiways places a full point after the initial “SS” in his name, which the forgery omits, The “RR” in Parnell, and the ‘*C” in **Chas” are quite different from anything he has The letters **Ch” in “Chas” are abnormally long, and the **S” and “*P” are the only letters in any way resembling his genuine autograph. The pen at the beginning of “A” in the forged ‘*Chas.”

ever wri ten

was evileutly taken off the paper, whereas -

im the genuine signature it is always writ-

ten without a break. The forgery, Mr. Purnell says, is the work of a person ac-

customed to penmanship and writing a flowing hand, whereas his own writing is

| prov ded the city would

THE Provincial Legislature,

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. Fripay, April

SESSION.

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AFTERNOON

House in committee further considering and passed the Bill amending the Educa- Act. When the Speaker resumed the chair. Mr. Yeo moved that the following clauses be struck out, viz: the 5th 6th 7th 10th 13th and 14th. The motion was lost on the following division:

For.—Messrs. Yeo, Farquharson, Rich- ards, Sinclair, J. R. MeLean, Matheson, Martin, Bell, Sutherland, Forbes and W ise, 11.

AGAINST.

tion

Messrs. Sullivan, Ferguson, N. McLeod, Arsenault, Bentley, Prowse, McDonald, Gillis, John McLean, A. Mc- Lean, Kelly, Shaw, H. L. Me Donald, 13.

The fifth clause of the bill limits the time during which teachers may attend Prince of Wales College and Normal Schoo! free of charge to four months. The sixth clagse ;provides that the Board of Educa- tion may fix and establish the salaries of assistants in ungraded schools. The seventh clause repeals the provision that candidates for licenses to teach shall be exempt from fees. The tenth clause repeals the provi- sion that any time spent by any licensed teacher in attendance at the Nor- mal School shall be deemed to be service as a teacher ; and fourteenth provides that the Board of Education shall have power to fix the standard of first and second classschools ind to make such regulations as may. be necessary to carry the act into effect.

FORENOON SESSION, April 23.

The bill to incorporate the trustees of Orwell Presbyterian church was read a third time and passed

Mr. Fargvuuarson asked the Leader of the Government if a bill is to be introduced this session, by the Government, making wire fences legal.

Hon. Mr. SuLLIVAN said that they had no such intention.

Mr. A. McLeop asked the Commissionet of Public Wor«s what action the Govern- ment imtend to take with respect tua petition to John MePherson and others praying for the completion of the County Line Road, from McKenzie’s mills to Wood Island Road, between Lots 56 and 61; also if it were his intention to comply. with the prayer of a petition for a new road from Peter's Road to Clarey’s mills /

Hon. Mr. Benriey replied that he in- tended soon to visit the locality, and if he found the roads were required he would try to have them opened this summer

Mr. Suaw asked the Commissioner of Public Works what action the Government purpose taking with reference to the con- struction of a breakwater at Boughton Island for the shelter of boats; also what course the Government intend to take with reference to the opening of a road from Launching Road to Cardigan River at Thomas Woods; also what action the Gov- erment propose to take in completing the

road partly opened from Launching Road to Narrows Creek; also what.. action the Government pro- pose to take in completing the road trom Narrow’s Creek Chapel to Grand

River ; also what action the Government intend to take in opening a road from Seal River Road to Seal River; also what wtion the Government intend to take in continuing the road leading from Dundas to Lot 56; also what action the Govern- ment intend to take in completing road from Millburn Settlement to St. Peter’s Road, Lot 53; also what action the Gov- ernment intend to take in opening a road from Lorne Valley to Pisquid Road ; and also what action the Government intend to take in establishing a ferry from Launching Bay to Boughton Island,—petitions for said works having been forwarded to the Government

Hon. Mr. Benriey said that he _ pro- posed soon to visit the various localities ; and would endeavor to comply with the petitions as far as was right and possible.

Out of Work in Boston.

Nearly every mail from the States brings letters from Provincialists whg would re- turn home if they had the means to do so. The Digby Courier advises all who contem- plate leaving Canada to *‘ learn, mark and inwardly digest” the following extract from a letter received by a clergyman of that town from a hard-working, honest tuiler, ready for any kind of manual labor, but unabie to get employment :

‘Troustt D you Lhive hela hard ‘ime since l

left home, aud [have not any werk now. Thave only worked tiwodays. thired with aman, and he was so cross tit’ Leould notstay with him. sad [ was told that T wou'd aot get my pay : and he wanted a min Caat woad work Suaday, and i would not do ‘hat. [was in Boston thige days at the latellig-n-e Off Chere were filt: -five menaniove f cirls there, and there was no

one to life tha’ ¢ mot yp ssivl-.”

~ ht

Muanificeat Gift.

then foere are lots of people here wethome. I will reiura as svva as

Sir George Stephen and Sir Donald A.

Smith have each given a half million doliars—making a million’ in all—for a hospitai for the sick poor of Montreal,

donate a certain on Mount Royal for the institution.

That the citizens of Montreal have been deeply gratitied at this splendid display of generosity and thoughtfulness for the poor goes without saying. The macnificence of the gift will be spoken of throughout the

site

Empire, and its appopriateness in this Jubilee year will suggest that head and

heart have joined to do the right thing at |

the right moment and in a manner, as regards detail, which makes the gift a perfect tribute to the virtues of the merci- ful and just lady now seated on the throne of Britain. + eee

The Catholic News of the 18th has re- ceived the following despatch from Rome concerning the Pope andthe Knights of Labor :—** The Pope has decided the ques- tion of the Knights of Labor in favor of the organization. This decision will stand

always in acraimped style. Mr. Parnell so long as the present method pursued in further said that the letter and signature furthering their aims prevail, The docu- were inmpadent forgeries, and that he ment of Cardinal Gibbons has been en- strongly suspscted the ilentity of the dorsed. The Pope further decrees that in forger. He was unlecsided whether to, Canada, where 4 mancanent had been is-

prosvecu @ the Times or not. Cu the other hand tue Tums lares hm todo so. The Tina sivs; “*WVorpay no attention . what- ever to Mc. Parnell’s biz words. If he procee-ts to apply the only test which the truch can be brought plainly before the world we are quite prepared tu meet him,”

We

sued against the Knights, the members of the orler will receive absolution on pro- mise of obedience to future decisions of the fioly See. If the Kuights identify them- selves with theories now being disseminated by certain agitators, this decision in their favor will be revoked,”

DAILY EXAMINER, -

Sc ence een

The Latest Duel.

TWO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

HAVE A DISPUTE, AS A RESULT OF WHICH

A CHALLENGE TO MORTAL COMBAT IS ISSUED.

In the House of Assembly, on Thursday afternoon, the discussion Was quite warm. One of the junior members, in the course of the debate, made use of language which one of the senior members considered very personal. The senior member thus at- tacked, replied in language of somewhat the sante kind. The Speaker cried “order,” ‘‘order,” but for some few min- utes there was nothing but disorder Fin- ally, order was restored. It was thought that the affair was all settled. But such was not the case. Behind the placid ex- terior and bland smile of the senior mem- ber there lurked a desire for revenge. A challenge to mortal combat was quickly forwarded to the offending junior member, In this challenge the second was named — an exceedingly wise junior member—and a place of meeting suggested. The chal- ienged party at once replied, accepting the challenge and appointing another junior

member—who 1s a bit of a wag- as__sihis second. A conference of the seconds was next in order. This was

held. The wise junior member called upon the waggish member at the hotel at which he was stopping. The wise second was all excited over the terrible affair; the waggish one all seriousness. The prospects of the killing of one or both of the combatants was discussed. The wise second ventured ‘he opinion that there was every prospect of one or the other of the seconds being wounded, as neither of the parties to the duel were accustomed to the handling of young guns, or, for that matter, tirearms of any description. The waggish second concurred with his fellow member, and thought it were better to consider the matter of damages or rather the prevention of damages. Accordingly they went into committee on the subject. After sume time spent in consideration of the measure 4 brilliant idea struck the wise second. He at once called the attention of his compan- ion to it. He said that after giving the entire affair his most serious consideration he had arrived at the conclusion that the only way the seconds could avoid getting killed was for them to fall flaton the ground as seon as the word “‘fire’ was given—the duel being one with revolvers. The waggish second accepted the idea with all the gravity necessary to the trying occasion, and after the arranging of some minor details they separated. The wise second reported progress to his man as did also the waggish second to his. After the would-be gladiators had looked into the case and considered care- fully the benefits the House of Assembly would derive from a reduction in its num- bers, decided that the affair should not take place. As a consequence the duel is now ‘‘ off” and a certain wise second will sleep more comfortably to-night than he did last night.

Drowning Accident,

MR. THOMAS HEWSON, OF ST. PETERS Is- LAND, BREAKS THROUGH THE ICE AND_ IS DROWNED.

We regret to learn of the accidental drowning, at St. Peters Island yesterday, of Mr. Thomas Hewson, son of the light- house keeper at that place. It appears that young Hewson was out shooting in a paddle boat and had winged two geese near the edge of the ice. He secured one and the other escaped, scamvering off along the ice. Hewson, after pulling his boat upon the ice, got out and ran after the goose. He had not proceeded far when the ice broke, and he fell through and was drowned. Cap- tain Lund and his son were eye-witnesses of the accident, but too far away to render any assistance. Mr. Hewson, sr. and others made several attempts to reach the scene of the accident, but could not do so owing to the breaking up of the ice. The body was recovered several hours after the accident, and will be interred to-morrow. Mr. Hew- son was about twenty years of age and a general favorite with all who knew him. His parents and relatives have our sym- pathy.

Old Daihousie’s Corner Stone.

The work of demolishing the old Dal- housie College building is progressing rapidly. Yesterday the corner was reached and President Forrest, who was on the watch, with Mr. Murray, the foreman, removed the box and bottle placed there 67 years ago. The box contained a brass plate, on whieh was engraved an inscription. The plate was in a remarkably good state of pre- servation. But unfortunately — the bottle had been imperfectly sealed and in- stead of the documents, which were eagerly looked tor, there was nothing but a few ounces of discolored pulp—the moisture having evidently passed through the stone, and found admission through the seal and cork of the bottle, resulting in the total destruction of the documents. At first it was supposed that the cvuins were missing, but a more careful investigation revealed them imbedded ia the palp at the bottom vf the bottle. The bottle has not yet been opened, and will not be until Contractor Milliken arrives, when the denominations of the cvins will be made public..—Halifax Herald.

Tar good people of Fredericton, N. B., are much excited over an attempt made by a man named Crowley to destroy his life. It appears that shortly after breakfast on Tuesday morn- ‘ing, Crowley, who was jealous of his wife, went

into the woodshed and hung himself from a ‘beam. When he had been hanging a short | time his son entered and cut him down just ‘in time to save his life. Crowley has been ar- | rested.

Tue postmaster-general’s report shows the gradual extension of the postal operations dur- ing the past year. The number of post offices

. shows an increase of 211 and is now 7,395. Some 11,000,000, 15,000,000 post cards, 9,- 000,009 newspapers, and 15,000,000 of circu- lars and samples passed through the mails. The total stamp issue was $2,420,215, an in- crease of $82,353.

) “9

_ The German Governmert has decided on ‘anew church bill. It does not effect the expulsion of the Jesuits and affiliated orders in Germany.

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Weather Bulletin.

Toronto, April 23—10 a.m. Winds shifting to southward; fair weather;

stavivnary oF higubr temperature,

“SATURDAY, APRIL

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

- Hon. D. Laird to the Froat.

Srr,—For the first time during the ses- sion the Legislative Council is graced with the presence of Hon. David Laird. It was noticed that immediately after his return from his ‘‘wild goose” chase for votes from his friends, the half-breeds of the Northwest, the Patriot came out in vivlent opposition to the Subway scheme. And now it appears that he is not satisfied with the influence he wields through that wily sheet, and that he has to lobby with the Legislative Councillors in order to more effectually defeat the Subway scheme, and thus show his undying determination to keep Belfast without a railway, ferry, or any other accommodation.

OBSERVER.

“ Startling.”

Sir,—The City Debt on the 3lst Dec., 1886, as certified by the City Report, to- gether with our proportion of the amount,

is as follows :—

City’s share of Provincial Debt...

$174,053 63 These facts are an awful revelation, in view of the effort of David Laird to plunge

gant scheme of waterworks, especially as the debt of the city is about ten times as much per head as the Provincial Debt of P. E. Island of which he complains. facts are serious for our taxpayers. ther comment is needless.

Fur-

CIrIzEN.

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The Goverament Park Roadway.

Srr,—-As a poor citizen | complain that the delightful piece of pleasure ground, Victoria Park, as at present situated, is al- together monopolised by people of wealth and leisure who have time tu walk the long distance around Brighton Road or have carriages to drive. ‘The wives and children of the poor should be allowed to use this healthy recreation ground as well as the rich, and our only way to have the park secured for all classes is to have the direct roadway around Government shore built. Then the park will be a civic institution in ten minutes connection with our city. We are as fond of sea air, and green fields, and beautiful trees as the people of wealth and fashion are, and I hope that our City Council and Government, and all citizens will help the work that is being talked of. Let us build the road and have a big turn out when it is done, and let soldiers and citizens, with brass bands and colors flying march over it to the park.

I remain, Yours &c., OnE OF THE PEOPLE.

BIRTH. —

At Southport on Wednesday, Mrs. H. H.. Beer ofa son.

DIED. At North River, April 22, William E. Cass,aged 21 years 22 days.

On Wednesday, the 13th inst., at Ottawa, John Corbett, mechanical engineer of the marine de- partment, aged 59 years.

At Hagget’s Cove on the 18th inst., Susan, wife of Cabt. Daniel Croucher, and daughter of George Munro, J. P.,1n the 57th year of her age.

BANK OF P. B. ISLAND,

IN LIQUIDATION.

FINAL DIVIDEND.

NOTICE is hereby given that a Sixth and final dividend on this estate, of 405-100 has been declared, pursuant to an order eranted by His Honor Mr. Justice Peters, payable on and after the Twenty-eighth instant. Creditors will receive their dividend cheaues on application at the Bank of Nova Scotia, Cnarlottetown.

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, Per Geo. McLeod, Manager. L. C. OWEN,

Liquidators of Bank of P. KR. Island. Ch’town, Aprii 22, 1887—tl 28th

the 20th inst.,

FROM NEW YORK DIRECT, THE Brigt. LOTTI® BELL will sac from New York on TUKSDAY next, for Charlotictown,

direct. |

For Freight apriy to Miller & Houghton, South Street, New York; or to the owners, here. LONGWORTH & CO, Ch’touwn, April 22, 1887--1i

ODDPELLOWS' NATAL DAY CELEBRATION,

of, American be eclebrated by the

26th,

Anniversary will T-land wembers in Charlottetown,

, JE Sixty-eighth Uddfe:lowship

Ou Tuesday, April

in the Evening of which day a

CONCERT

will be given in the

LYCEUM.

The first part of Programme wil! contain sey- eral new features—New Orchestral Selections, “Mikado” Selections, New Songs, and the first appearance in this City of the

VOC: PHONE BAND

an entirely new attraction on this Continent— exceedingly fascinating and amusing, alone worth the price of admission.

The second part of the programme will be

An Old-Time Minstrel Entertainment,

consisting of some of the choicest Christy Vocal] ems with Orchestral Accompaniment, under the direction of Mr. Vinnicombe.

Programme wili appear shortly and will, with- out doutr. be the most attractive since the days of ‘*Pinafore.”

Tickets for s:le at the usual places. Admission—Reserved seats, 50 cents; Parquette and Gallery, 35 cents,

Be sure and place asum sufficient in your esti- mates for Concert purposes to attend this one.

A. E. MCDONALD, Sec’y Committee,

April 9-wed & eut t) W then duily 0 2

given by the Patriot as the Provincial Debt, |

The

E want money, and tothat end are offering our immense stock of Furniture and House-furnishing Goods at prices

that defy all competition. We are prepar-d to fill all orders entrusted to us with Special attention this season to Repairing and

promptness.

23, 1887.

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Call and see.

Uphostering for house-cleaning time. An immense stock of Window Shades, Children’s Carriages,

Mantle Mirrors, Picture Frames, Mouldings, Window and | Cornice-pole Goods

MARK

Ch’town, April 22, 1887.

to arrive in a few days.

P FOR CASH,

WRIGHT & CO.

eee —

City Debentures afloat........... $115,200 00 School ' i wh ances ok ee 37,500 00 Unpaid City Accounts........ 3,353 63

18,000 00°

the city still further in debt by an extrava- |

J.

‘in England.

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goods at the very Closesi Prices.

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BACK 10 THE GLU STAND.

VEACDORALD

AS removed hack to his Old Stand, on QUEEN STREET, ‘| and is now opening his Spri:g Stock, personally selected Buying his goods for Cash, and selling only for Cash, he will consequently be in a position to offer his customers

J. B. MACDONALD.

Ch’town, April 21, '°87—dy wy

steamers,

April 15--& wky

‘Tailoring

A lot of Spring Tweeds just opened.

0

cdibictoiaigipialiiihion

from this date we intend to do business For Cash Only. thereby preventing any ioss by bad d-bis, savivrg salary of a Book-keeper loss of interest, cost ef stationery and books, and other charges ona credit business,—will buy and sell tor Cash and be ia a position to give ready moncy customers the very best value.

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LONDON HOUSE.

FOR CASH ONLY. Perkins & Sterns

VEW STOCK OF ROOM PAPER JUST OPENED

(Over 25,000 Rolls in Stock--Newest Patterns —Very Cheap.)

Large stock of STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS to arrive in a few days by regular

Perkins & Sterns

House-keeping Goods, New White and Gray Cotton, New Printed Cottons, Bleached Sheetings,

Unbleached Sheetiags, Pillow Cottons,

Table Linens, owels, Toweling:

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CARPETS!

Departmext.

‘ ¢ HESE goods have just been opened for Spring Sale, and having been bought before the recent advance in Cottons, will be found extra value.

CARPHTS! Brussels, Tapestries, Hemps, Floor Cloths, Matting, Hearth Rugs, Door Mats, Lace Curtains

FARRIS & STEWART;

SUCCESSORS TO

GEO, DAVIES & CO.

Oh téwn, Marth 7; 1887:—whky

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Re Se ta. ngs

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