J rity Chraniine’ PULY 18, 1885

[he Cape Tormentine Railway. Aw additional subsidy of $3,200 per mile, bas been grauted by the Dominion | Government in aid of this railway ; we sincerely hope that no excuse is leit) for further delay in its construction. | We assume that it is provided that ihe railway shall be open throughout avd all ready for the coming winter traffic between Mainland and this

Province.

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Additional Indemnity.

In the Supplementary Estimates, as published by some of the newspapers, there is an item of $144,500 for “ in- creased sessioval allowance for the pre-

y- That isto say, that haviog wasted their time in Parliament, our representatives take extra pay out of |

sent session only.”

the public exchequer for doing 8°. | We can scarcely belicve this to; be true. We hoped the Govern- ment would have stood out against

the scandalous preposal. One thousand doliars and an ample allowance for travelling expenses is a Liberal indemnity to men whose chief motive should be their love of country, and whose highest ambition should be to win the confidence and esteem of the people. It is a bad sign to see our representative men of both parties take part ina game of grab, and fto hear not a single word of protest raised in Parliament. We feel sure that the People will, at the proper time, make the Parliamentary Obstructives,jand those who have parti- cipated in the additional indemnity sraated as the price of obstruction, feel the weight of their displeasure. The disapproval of the country should be expressed in such terms that honorable} members will oot dare to do it again.

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Canada’s Friends in Power.

Or the present British Cabinet there are several prominent members who| have shown friendship to Canada. Au Eoglish correspoudent remarks that Lord Carnarvon, who is now Lord- Lieutenant of Ireland, was Colonial Secretary when the Confederation of the Provinces of Canada was realized, aud he bas, we believe, in many ways preserved the interest in Canada which was then naturally aroused in him. Lord E!phinstone, who is now one of the

Lords awaitiog, is well known to take a strong interest in Canada, where

he has large railway and land io- vestments Mr. H. S. Northcote, who is Financial Secretary of the

war office, is in many ways associated with Canada. He not only knows the country, but he promotes its interest on all occasions which offer, and he is one ofthe directors of the Canadian Pacific Railway compauy. The pew Under- Seeretary for War (Viscount Bury) has also had some associations with Canada. Canadians will note with no little satis- faction the appointment of Lord Dun- raven as Under-Secretary of State for colonial affairs. His Lordship has cor- sistently displayed a keen interest in ail matters affecting the colonies, and espe- cially in relation to Canada.”’

Reduction in Taxation.

Tue St. John Globe, instead of con- fining itself to the question of Reci- procity between Jamaica and Canada— to which we veferred some days ago, in taking exceptien to that journal’s state- meuts on the levying of duties on sugar —avoids that issue, and branches off into another : the amount of money bor- rowed by the present Government. We are sorry to be compelled to tread on the Globe's corns ; but we must present some figores for consideration in its calmer moments. The Globe gives a statement of amounis borrowed from 1881 to 1884, and tries to reason therefrom that our yearly surplus is a myth. As it thinks the country is heing ruined under Cop- servative rule, the following statement of liabilities and assets may help to clear its political vision :—

Liabilities. Assets.

Pere ..3 93,046,051 $17,317,418 Dee s« 0s 141,163,551 32 838,586 1878.......... 174,675,83% 34,595, 200 gg ee 252,482,416 60,762,482

In other words, the assets for each $100 of liabilities were in SE: cv thodess svanaeGilta cased haces s bl $4 63 SEP oc bac Susee chekecsitaseeen kA tn 57 ee Wee the aad

and there has been a

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consider-

able increase in the ratis of assets for the present year. Then tak- ing tue amounts borrowed by the respective governments, we find that

the average yearly increase of debt from | 1874 to 1878 was in round pumbers| $9 000.000, and that from 1878 to 1885 | it was $10,430,000. The public works constructed during the former period were mere baubles compared to the vast ant successful undertakings of the pre- sent Government. But does this increased 1nd ebteduess involve heavier taxation ?— that is the point. Through the ability ol the present Finance Minister in raising the credit of Canada in the money markets of the world, Canadian loans are to-day so advautageously floated that the rate of interest has been lowered from $4.65 to a fraction below 4 per cent., & Saving sufficient to float a capital debt of $50,000,000, Says the Montreal Gazette: ‘The Liberals increased the’

emer Sars re ee ines . th ety haga ots - - * ea Deewat ; 2 : y ~ aed an . = -

debt $2,000,000 above expenditure on capital account; the Conservatives spent $25,766,000 more upou public works than

| the increase in the debt.” The charge per

capita for interest amounted in 1880 to $1.79, and in 1881 to $1.64, a difference

or reduction of taxation of 15 cents in favor of the lat'er year.

If the country is to be developed, and if great public works, at the magnitude of which the Grits stand almost breath- less, are to be constructed, there must be a continual increase in the debt for some years tocome. One phase to be considered by the people is, could the Grits, provided they got the chance, carry on these great works without iu- creasing the per captta burden of taxation. They had the chance once, and (who does not remember the period of huge deficits) failed, and the presumption is they could do no better now. We do not believe that they could provide for the public works of the country, reduce the rate of interest and taxation, foster manufactures, and at the end of each fiscal year, show a respectable surplus, as the present Goverument have done.

‘But,’ says the Globe, “itis by no meats clesr that amounts lost to the revenue would be saved to the people.”

We thought the opposite was the doctrine of the Grits; but the planks seem to be slipping one by cne from under their feet. What has become of their great Free Tyade cry, the contention that the consumer pays the duty? It seems, like many more of their principles, to have evaporated.

The rest of the Globe's reply refers, in very guarded terms,to the possibilities and probabilities of the sugar question, with which we fully dealt in former issues. lt only confirms our opinion that it is preaching sedition in the Grit camp.

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Fire in Summerside »

Yesterday, at noon, the fire bell rang out its warning notes that the devouring ele- ment was again at work in Summerside. The fire was discovered in a stable in the rear of a building occunied by James Howe, Esq., Stipendiary Magistrate. The etable was connected with the dwelling by a kitchen and ashed. When discovered the fire had a good hold on the stable, and be- fore the firemen arrived and comme*ced work, the stable was nearly burned down. The firemen devoted all their enerze: to saving the main building and adjoining houses which they succeeded in doing after a desperate battle with the flames, although the main building was considerably damag- ed by fire and water.

The buildings are owned by Mr. Arte- mas Rogers, son of David Rogers, Esq., and were insured in the London Mutual of Canada for $900.

The difficulty in obtaining a supply of water for the hand-engines, shows that Summerside requires a steam fire engine. Had a steam fire engine been in use yes- terday, water would have been obtained from the harbor easily, and much less damage would have been done.

The origin of the fire is unknown,

Great praise is due Miss F. Crabbe, who was the first to discover the fire and give the alarm from the fire bell, until relieved by one of the men. Had the alarm not been promptly given, the fire would have been Cisastrous.

Supreme Court, Queen’s County. Saturpay, July 18.

Connor,vs. McKinnon—The Jury in this case retired at 1 o’clock, but have not yet returned with a verdict. This afternoon the §prisonors convicted at the present Term were placed in the dock to regeiyo their sentences :

The Queen va. Jane Roper—The prisoner was indicted for concealing the birth of an illigitimate child. She pleaded guilty. Tho Court sentenced her to three months’ imprisonment in the common jail. The prisoner is only 16 years of age.

The Queen vs. Alexander Gillis. —In- dicted for stealing from the keeper of York Station—sentenced to 12 months’ imprison- ment in common jail, Queen’s County.

The Queen ve. Henry Green.—Indict- ment for stealing a horse. Sentence of one month's imprisonment in Queen’s County Jail.

The Value of a Mackerel.

This member of the Scromber family is scliing at about one cent each .in the market, and though the catch is large, the size is small, but, when perfectly fresh, very good. In 1808 mackerel were caucht so plentifully at Dover, England, that sixty sold for one shilling (25c) or five for two cents, while the year before, (1807) the first Brighton mackerel boat reached Billingsygate, London, on the 14th May, and sold the whole load at 40 guineas (about $200) per hundred. The next boat load fetched 13 guineas ($65) per hundred.

In 1821 the mackerel fishery in England was beyond all precedent. The value of the catch of sixteen boats from Lowestoff, on the 13th Jane, amounted to £5 252 153. 1}1., being an average of $1,640 to each boat,

The catch on the Suffolk coast of Eng- land realized to the owners and men em- ployed, over $70,090.

Summerside Exports, SUMMERSIDE, Jaly 16 Shipped, per steamer Piincess of Wales,

Cameron, master, for Poiat du Chene :

Me UO cc tea .-9 114 09 S aes, 790 00 RE bege ‘palates 2s... ee25 ce eee 8 00 36 bush oats. . RF aE ag 14 00 BOO pnseeeQM 63. 8s 46 ES es 329 99 $1255 00

By same steamer on 17th:

SF ONUG WO oas ois g dike Aden Ad $ 506 00 eet a ee i5 co eee eee Se 101 00 weet bee se 216 00)

$938 00

i — — —_ The Mormons commenced a crusade at Berlin on Sunday. They intend to hold

meetings every Sunday. It is not likely that they will obtain many adherents.

SHIP NEWS.

PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN. ENTERED,

July 17—W Wright, Belisle, Buctouche, lom- ber; Claymore, Marquis, Chatham, lumber; Philistine, Hendersen, Wallace, freestone; lrospect, McMillan, V ood Islands; str ™ A Starr, Ferguson, Halifax, mdse.

Ju'y '8- Mery Covel, Blampied, Buctouche, lumber; C Pearl, Melsaac, Pownal, baliasi ; Minonie Scott, Harpell, Wallace, Jumbe); Kea ity, Miller, Tignish, 1180 cases lob sters; Petite Riviere, Trenholm, Shemogue, lumber; Morning Star, Power. Shemogue, lumber; Ontario, Henderson, Pictou, coil

CLEARED.

July 17—Amelia, LeBlaug, Pictou, ba!; J 4 8, Irving, Murray Harber, mdse; es M A Starr, Ferguson, Halifax; Ente: prise, } eli, Pugwash, bal: Charles Frederick, Turner, Glace Bay, bal; Rosane, Duguay, Tracadic, N B, bal.

July 18—Mary B, Lavash, Pictou, bal; Petite Rivere, Kenholm, Bay Verte, bal; Morniug Star, Pewer, Shemogue, bal; Minnie EK, Noel, Sydney, bal.

OTHER PORTS. Summerside, July16—Ent schr Lodi, Green,

Richibucto, empty barrels; Morning tar.

Arsenault, Richibveto, lumber; ss Miramichi,

A Bequet, Quebec, mdse. Cld 16 - Lodi,

Green, ictou, bal; Annie Florence, Bernard,

Chatham, cattle

HOTEL ARRIVALS, RANKIN HOUSE,

July 17—E P Dixon, Riverie Ouelle, Que ; G A Caserain, Haverhill, Mass; H M Baker, Washington, D C; Mrs K F George, New Hawpshire; S H Lee, ‘Toronto; J H Hanson, St Louis, Mo; E Rosenburg, New York, Chis S Walker, Guelph, Ont; J KR Cushing, Holycke, Mass; J S Newton, do; W H Murdock, Montreal, J Matterson, do; John Kuight. Halifax; John M Hockin,Sumpu rside; Warren R Briggs and wife, Bridgeport. (Conn; A J Craig, Pictou.

OSBORNE HOUSE.

July '7—Jabez Hudson, Victoria; Chas Mc- Lean, Searltown; O B Emery and wife, Peer Island, NB; Dr J A Gordon, Boston; John Me- Kenzie, Summerside; David Mutch, Rustico; W Clements, Murray Harbor South; L Ander- son, St Peter’s Bay; David Egan, Mt Stewart; Geo F Owen, Cardigan; W H Rolfe, Rice Point; Mre Geo O’Neill, Vernon River: A H Holland, Montreal,

REVERE HOUSE.

July 17—J H Kerr, Canning, U §; Miss Smith, do; Ilcoper, Halifax; * Eaten, Parrs- boro; R P Butler, Montreal; M H Fee, do; f{ Tayler, do; M D Mattison, de; Jobn J Northop, New York; Mires R E Northop, <o; Miss K P Northop, do; Miss K M Ma.hirg, do; J A Clayton, O*tawa.

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“BONAVISTS,” —FOR—

St John’s, Newfoundland, DUE HERE Wednesday, Evg, ?2ad inst.

Fer Freight sels Wh Nr

PEAKE BROS. & C0.,

AGENTS. Ch’town, July 18, 1885, — 2i

{0 SHIPPERS UF LOBSTERS

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FOR LONDON DIRECT,

The well-known Barkentine

6 Boe EA,”

which has been regularly running in the London trade, due here about the 25th inst, will go on the berth for London sailing about

the Oth of August,

and will carry Lobsters and other Produce at very lowest rates of freight

Shippers of Lobsters will please apply early in order to secure room.

For particulars apply to the owners,

PEAKE BROS. & CO.

Ch’town, July 18th, *85—eod

Re-Opening of ‘Aion Chureh.

VFZION CHURCH, which has been closed for some weeks to be repaired, frescoed aad painted, will be re-opened on

Sundry, 19th

Special services will be held at lj a. m., and 7 p. m., by REV. DR. RURNS, of Haii- fax ; and at 3, p. m., by REV. JOB SHEN. TON, President of the Methodist Conference

A collection will be token up at each service

towards covering the expense incurred in im- proving the church.

LUMBER!

Y Auction, TUESDAY, July 2ist, at 6 o'clock, p. m., on Queen's Wharf ; — 4,000 feet Hemlock Boards, 2,000 do Pine Boarda, 20,000 Co Hemlcck Plank. A. McNEILL, Auctioneer.

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CITY HAT STORE.

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KE PROWSE will, daring July and August, clear out the balance of his Summer

4, Gods, at prices that must sell them.

A job lot of LACE CURTAINS, regular price $4.90, now $3 25; $5.50 for $4.25 ; $6

for $4 75, newest patterns and extra good qu

ality. A large lot of

Dress Goods, Fringes, Leces, Sunshades,

ata Big

Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, &ec.

Discount.

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BLACK CASHMERES aud MERINDES very cheap. Also, Men’s FELT HATS,

Ready-Made CLOTHING, &¢.—Cheapest in

Oh’ tw, July 15. 1885,

fown,

L. E. PROWSE,

Sign of the éreat Vig "at. 74 Queewm Sirect,

of the political questions of the day,

DAY, the 20th, at 6 o’clock, p. m L. H. Davies, Eeq ; M. P., and Hon. D Ferguson are invited to attend. ABRAHAM GILL, Pres. Lib «‘Jon. Association ALLAN STEWART, Secretary. July 15 - pat li

Telephone Notice.

UR Office and Factory are now con- nected with the Central Office of the Bel] Telephone Co, Any commands received in that way will receive prompt attention.

MARK WRIGHT & CO, July 17—1w

Frof. Smythe,

AVING returned after nine years’ sb- sence in Europe and the United States, begs leave to inform the gentry and friends that he is prepared to give instruction in Vocal and Instrumental Music to a limited number of pupils. Application at Herald and ExaMInER Offices, Piano and Organ Tuning punctually attended to, 6i—jyl7

SAIL BOAT.

DY Auction, MONDAY, July 20th, at 12 o'clock, noon, on Peake’s Wharf, No, 1:

1 splendid schooner-rigged Sail Boat, 24

This boat, substantially built by her owner for his own use, is well adapted for fishing, pleasure, or ship’s boat.

A. McNEILL,

Auctioneer. Ch’town, July 16, 1885--3i

“Peerless” Reversible Self-Heating

{TESTI MONTAL. ]

This is to certify that I have used and tested Kearns & Noble’s ‘‘Peerless,” Rever- sible, Self-Heating SMooTHING lRon, and that it worked to my entire satisfaction,

Mrg. C. VY. MoGreor.

Ch’town, July 15th, 1885.

We have much pleasure in recommending the above Iron to the public, as it saves wood, coal and labour, Just what every house- keeper wants. Patented March 5th, 1885.

DOUGLAS & BOURKE, Sole right for P, E. Island. July 16, 85 3i pd

PIANO TUNING,

Sere oe

R, WILL. A. HAWLEY, Piano Tuner,

will be in Charlottetown for a few days. He comes with flattering recommendations from Messrs. Vose & Sons, of Boston, and will execute orders for Tuning, Voicing, Re- gulating and Repairing; Organs also Tuned, Cleaned and Repaired. All work fully war- ranted and terms moderate. Parties wishing first-c'ass work would do 00 te address him at Post Office, Charlotte- jowk.

July 18, ’85—4i pd

“DARPA”

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

A. H. B, MACGOWAN, July 2—1m pd

‘Political Meeting. © BUILDING STOWE.

PUBLIC MEETING, for the discussion |

will be held in the Marsbfield Hall, on MON- |

feet keel, with Sails, Anchor, &c., complet>. |

SMOOTHING IRON!

B. Auction, MONDAY, July 20th, at 11 o’cleck, on Lord’s Wharf :—

| 70 Tons Dimension Stone, of the best qnality

A. McNEILL, Auctioneer. July 16, if85.

Gas and _ Bank Stock.

2 be Seld by Auction on TUESDAY next, 2let inet., at 12 o'clock, at my office, Queen Square :—

28 Shares in the Charlottetown Gas Light Company.

20 Shares in Merchants Bank of P, E. Island.

WILLIAM DODD, Ch’tewa, July 14, 1885.

BUILDING STORE.

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OR SALE - One Hundred perch Building Stone, taken from the same quarry as the stone for Falconwood Asylum foundation.

McKINNON & McLEAN, July 16, ’85.

L. ARTHUR & CO. GENERAL

Commission Merchants,

IZIATLANTIC AVENUE, BOSTON, MASS.

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Eggs and Produce a Specialty.

j July 15—-dly wkly

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KEARNS & Ni: BLiv?s.

SUOTTISH GATHERING,

‘io annual Cathering of the Clans, under _bhe auspices of the Caledonia Club of P. E. Island, will be held at Charlottetown on

Thursday, the 23rd July inst.

Special arrengements are made, and cheap rates secured from all points by Railways and Steamers

For full particulars get Programme.

JOHN M, CAMPBELL, See'y of Games Committee,

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CAUTION,

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MYRTLE NAVY

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Tr. & B.

IN BRONZE LETTERS,

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| Y¥ Auction. WEDNESDAY, Jnty 2nd

at 10. 30«’clock, thar | ment of five Farniture, in

| oak, and Hungarian a h

Pr. & splendid : walnut, mah-psay, — ALSO — Six magnificent Cabinet O i clega walnut cases, 77 “t Goods on view, Tuesday, 21st ingt = — No postponement. must be closed out o ednesday July 22nd. Ey , A. McNEILL,

A . July 18, 1885,—3i notioneee,

Arsenic, Strychnine,

AND Carbonate of Ammonia are classed among POISONOUS CHEMICALS,

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Do you use that BAKING POWDER sold only in tips which PF. L. BARTLETT, State Chemist of Maine, says cmtains C R- BONATE OF AMMONIA.

Over 25 years use by the PUBLIC, be- sides Analyses made by the Dominican Analysts of St. John and Halifax will assure all of the safety in using

WOODILUs GERMAN BAKING POWDER!

sold in Paper and in Tins 25 per Cent Cheaper, and UNEQUALLED BY ANY OTHER BAK. ING POWDER. If your grocer will not get it, a will be mailed free on receipt of 6, 8, 12,4 24 or 25 cts. Reject all as Spurious without

the names Woodill’'s German Baking Powder and

W. M D, PEARMAN, Trustee,

Hali‘ax, N, July 18—lyr dy wky ten

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HAVE just received a large supply of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELRY— all the leadiag styles—-which will be sold at the very Lowest Prices. Jewelry, locks and Watches cleaned and repaired in quick time. : G. & JURY, North Side Queen “quare. Ch’town, P, E. 1, July 16 2aw wkly

FOR LONDON,

. LEE S.S. CLIFTON’ Is INTINDED TO LTAVE

Charliticlown for Lonion dirett,

Puecsday, 2ist inst.

Intending shippers will + quire to freight space not Jater than THURSDA Evening next ’

Lobsters and other cargo carried at mod, erate rates.

For freight or passage apply to

FiLNTON Tt. NEWBERRY, Agent.

PiRSUADED BY A DRUMMER

Sibel CS —_

Buy Ladi-s’ Wear. &c, for a Gente Furnishing Stare,

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W ILL sell off as rapidly as possible, evel if ata loss, and setile cen on one line of goods Best American perfect-ti'ting Corsets 55ets. to $2 £0, : Dent's fcur-clasp Kid Gloves (every pait warranted) S5cts, worth $1 40, 2 Dent’s four-button Kid Gloves (every pair pei fect) 652ts, worth $1. Misses’ Kait Underclothing 6%, 7éets, and $1 each. Ladies’ Linen Collars 7, 10, 12, and Mots, each, : Ludies’ Hoop Skirts 22, 25 and 28cts, with Busties 85cts up. Ladies’ Busties 22, 25, 45, and up to $1.2. Ladies’ Rubber Circu'ars only $1 25 each, Prints ma’ ked l4cts, now for 10cts. Prints marked }0cts, now for 7} cents. American wasbiag Prints for 5Scts, W 8 cents. Ticking marked 28cts, now 19cts. Gray Cotton, 36 inches wide, for 5cts. , Ais>— A large stock of Boys’ and Chil- dren’s Snits $1.85 up. Men’s gee Blue’ Suits in stock and te arrive, only $5. Men's Black Worsted Suits $1, worth $i. “* Workiag Shirts, in Gingham, 86+ 30cts, up. Men's heavy, Pants $1.50, worth $2.40. om Heavy Tweed Suits $7.50, $8, $3.50 to $14. A large stock of Tryon Tweeds 3 Mill prices. A very large stock of Seoteh Canadian Tweeds, 55cts, up. Braces, P handkerchiefs and small wares in variety. large stock of Shirts 75cts up. en Gur Tailoring Department is giving pertort satisfaction in good-fitting garments, saving from $1 to $4 on each suit.

REID BROS.

CAMERON BLOCK. July 10, 1885,

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