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‘THE DAILY EXAMINER, _

THE DAILY EXAMINER.

~ DECEMBER 21, 1888.

Annexation Sentiment.

Tur Patriot labors to convince its readers that there is little or no annexation senti- mont in the United States.—that the States

are quite willing that Canada should de- velop, and remain separate and apart from

the Great Republic. How, then, can the

and ** re*

**applause,” ‘loud appl suse,”

newed applause,” of such sentiments as the

following ~-iately expressed at the ** Hub r of the nation—Boston —be accounted for:

‘« We of this republic will never stand idly by and see a great power built up either on the southern or the northern side of us. [Ap plause.| No single power shall ever divide with us this continent or be a peri! to us in any part of its extent. {Renewed Applause. ] We have a right to grow here unchecked by any other power, and the whole of this conti- nent, from ocean to ocean, will, must, shall, in the fullness of time, come under the banner of this God-raised-up republic. (Loud Applause. | Hence I do not see tnat we can assist Canada toward the realization of any such rivai power. Nor can we assist her by reciprocity in commerce so long as she remains foreign to us. Remember, merchants, that the bargain would always be againat you. The prime conditions of equity are not present—the question is not one of trade, but one of empire, one of the national policy, representing the true and lasting interests of the republic.

Straws show which way the wind blows ; and the applause of these sentiments proves

t . o 1 > that they are the sentiments of the peopie. Mr. Butterworth’s annexation resolution may not carry. If it does not, the fact wil! not prove that the sentiment of the States ie against annexation, but only that the adoption of Mr. Butterworth’s plan to ac- us and

complish it is-not considered judici

Ever since the Canadian Pacitic

feasible. Railway began to attract the transconti- nental trade of America, the eyes of the the

la,

Great Republic have been open to commanding position oceupied by Cana and to the important truth that Canada is worth having

~The Dominion Illustrated refers to Prince Edward Island, and says: ‘** In proportion to its size, there is no province in the Dominion that has men more

tinguished in public ‘ife and lierature.”

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Prof. Schurman’'s Views.

Prof. J. G. Schurman, of Cornell Uni- versity, N.Y., who isa P. E. Islander —not a Nova Scotian~spoke at New York on Thursday night last on the political situatiou in Canada. He held that Canada had been growing into an independent nation since 1840, especially since the con- federation in 1867. Since 1880 Canada’s semi-contiaental, inter-eceanic territory had greatly fostered the sentiment. Neither the finances nor the population, nor even the fisheries, required such radi- cal treatment as a political union with the States, which Canadian sentiment opposed Both countries would be benefitted by lim- ited trade reciprocity. Canada had only to wait for the recurns from her golden North- west; then she might become in name what she has always grown to be in fact—a_ sov- ereign nation. In the meantime she would retain her present political status.

ented

Notes and Clippings.

—The Panama Canal Company having failed, it w:ll now be in order for the Gov- ernment of the United States to come to the rescue with its millions of surplus.

-Berlin News: The greatest drawback to Canada is the agitation kept up by political spouters and sore-head newspapers in re- spect to a change in our trade relations. We have a wise trade policy, and capital has found a reasonable return for invest- ment. Our country is as prosperous as any on earth. Our people are as thrifty and as well-to-do as those of any other country. Any evils of state may be removed in a constitutional fashion, and the way of true reform is open and easy before us. What we want isto be let alone, the mouths of the demagogues and agitators stopped, and every man, woman and child full of faith in devotiva to our own beloved Canada,

—A Britsh Parliamentary return has made some scts regarding the condition of the universities of Scotland not generally known cveu in that country. Since 1861, the period covered by the report, the at- tendance at these institutions has doubled, in some cases more than doubled. In 1861 the University of Edinburgh had 1,462 students, which increased to 3,475 last year. The number of students at the universities of Glasgow has grown in the same time from 1,140 to 2,188. Of recent years, however, the high rate of attendance has act been maintained, and the decline has caused some uneasiness both at Edin- burgh and Glasgow. In the medical faculty at Edinburch there has been no decline, however, but the falling off in the other universities has been sufficiently large tu attract attention. The trouble 13 ascribed by some authorities to the rapid muitipli- cation of the classes beyond the powor of the teaching staff to properly discharge their functions. Professors have obtained young assistants to aid them in their work rather than divide the work by establishing new professorships. This matter, it is be- lieved, will be sat right in the bill for the Scottish universities, to be carried through Parliament as soon as possible.

Fi uancial Notes.

The value of the deposits of gold in the United States Mint for the fiscal year ended June 30, was $80,894,447.

England's Mineral production last year was worth $260,000,000. The coal mined 162,- peas tons, fetched $195,461,150 at the

8.

The enormous proportions of the pension system of the United tates are refisoted in tke fact that iff the fiscal vear ended June 30 Jast, the amount paid for pensions to old soldiers was $78,775,862.

—_——

_ The Empire thinks that Toronto spring- ing from 156,000 in 1871 to 170,000 in 1888 and Moatreal growing from 107,000 in 1871 to 186/000 in 1886 will compare well with the growing of any ofthe Auerican cities south of the Lake. The comparizon, in

int of fact, is all in favor of Canada.

yyy is & Anyer uiby then Dudu.

Farmers and Freights.

A correspondent writes :-

«Some farmers say that Montague Bridge merchants are ruining their own trade by the insane way they bid on each other in order to get vessels. It is said that Nova Scotia cap- tains, when they arrive in Georgetown, suc- cessfully auctions their crafts to the highest bidder, and very high freights are obtained from the excited runners sent from Montague. Mne higher the freight given, the less can be paid fer the farmers produce ; and no great throng will crowd the wharves at Montague, when the farmers get two or three cents tigher price at Cardigan. And, moreover, It does seem unfair that the farmers receipts should be reduced on account of one merchant or trader bidding against another, This practice should be stopped, and the most effectual way to do it would be for every farmer to ‘boycott’ those who try to keep down the prices of produce, either at home or abroad. Montague Bridge has had several ‘side shows’ and divers diversions to attract the public this fall ; but it is said that the last is a lapsus nature called a ‘ white raven whose bill has been sharpened with emery to fatten on the carcass of the member from New Perth. Whether this be so, time will tell.”

Obituary.

Jacos Dockenporrr, Ese., died at his residence, North River, on the 21st Dec., in his eighty-seventh year. fis father, Wm. Dockendorff, Esq., M. P. P., was one of the early settlers of the Island, and a lonely cabin on the forest-clad banks of the North River was the birthplace of our de parted friend. The eldest son of a pioneer’s family, he early learned to bear the hardships of toil; and bis robust health enabled him to engage with pleasure in the labors of the field till within a year of his advancedend. In——he joined the Baptist Church in his native settlement, and con- tinued a consistent and useful member till In 1835 he married Evizabeth, Scort, and

his death. youngest daughter of Rev. J. had a family of tw elve chiidren He was an iuteil geal ind farmer, ap upright and honorable man. In disposition he was kindly and unassuming, and his lively and varied intelligence made vis society much esteemed by his friends.

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He vever took a prominent part in public iffairs, but discussed them with deep im- terest and more than ordinary judgment. He goes lamented by many, who fee! that virtue, honor, and trath in him have lost a constant friend. In approaching the close of his useful and upright career, he | realized that a just life is the true precursor | of a peaceful death, but the soul’s grand triumph is in the saving power of its Al- mighty Redeemer.

St. Joseph's Xmas Tree. Tue Christmas Tree and Fancy Sale, which opened in St. Joseph’s Convent on Monday, and was continued on Tuesday | and Thursday, closed last evening with a} large attendance. The ladies of theSodality | worked energetically, and the greatest in-

terest was taken in the _ proceedings throughout. The lotteries resulted as fol- lows :—

Biscuit Barrel—Miss Maggie Driscoll.

Wax Cross—Miss Mangaret McKenna.

Mantel Drapery—Migs Florrie McKenzie.

Gold Ring— Kev. J. A. McDonald.

Smoking Chair—Mr. Mich»el Power.

Mat— Peter McNaughton.

Lady’s Work Box—Mrs. W. Praught.

Toilet Set—Louis MeGarrigal.

S fa Cushion—Alfred McEachern.

Gold Bracelets Jolin King.

Silver Fruit Basket—Rev.

Donald.

Doll—W. M. Murphy.

Sleigh—T. A. Ready.

The total amount realized was about $300. iT + li «ila —

Cardigan Notes.

John A. Mce-

The shipment of produce still continues brisk at Cardigan Bridge.

The schr. Azalia is loading with potatoes and oats at the Government wharf, for Captain M. Macdonald.

The Lochiel has been chartered by Messrs. Morson and Morgan to carry potatoes in bags to the S. S. Halifax, which is expect- tu load in Georgetown.

The schr. Carmelite is being rapidly filled with potatoes for the American market. H. L. Macdonald and William Minto are the shippers.

The Cardigan River is still free from ice, and, uniess a very hard snap sets in, will be navigable until Christmas. Last year it was the 3lst of December when the last vessel sailed from this port.

Some of the *‘ boys” are smiling over the ** avlitude of Montague.” They say the cause has not yet been made known.

Local Notices. Good things for Xmas and New Year. A large stock of fresh cake, pies, confectionery, fruit, etc., cheap, cheap, at the City Steam Bakery, A. * C. Quirk, Prince St. a2i 4i Diany JOURNALS for 1889 can now be had at G. H. Haszard’s. _NeveR pay double prices for toys, dolls, Ymas cards, etc., for the best selected and cheapest sre at L P. Tauton’s HYAciN rus in the new patent glasses, all started and well rooted at G. H. Haszard’s. What could make a better present ? | OxrorD BiBLEs in all kinds of binding; : also, Presbyterian Hymns and Psalms in nice display. Universally acknowledged, that the best and cheapest Boots in town are sold at the | Dominion Boot and Shoe Store of J. B. Mac- donald. nov2G dw tf | Dexovres’s select notes on the Sabbath , School Lesson for 1889 can be had at G. H. | Haszard’s, A fact that all men with gray and many | Shaded whiskers should know: that Bucking- ingham’s Dye alwars colors an even brown o1 black at will, Christmas Presents! Do™ you know of a ' Christmas present that will be more useful | and appreciated than a pair of good Slippers? | There is a good variety of handsome Slippers, | at Gotf Bros. decl8 tf— | AnytTHInc that you want in the line of bread, cake and pastry, leave your orders with John Murphy, Kent Street. dec20 3i pd . Anice Xmas present—a $2.25 Silver Cruet for $1.75 at R. K. Brace’s. 4i—-dee20

Our Advertisers To-day.

| G. Hs Haszard offers good and useful presents for Christmas at low prices. : The members of St. Joseph's Sodality publish a card of thenks. B. Balderstin directs attention to his splendid stock of confectionery.

'And I vowed when the time came todo my

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J. J. Seaman has a Bo assorament of |

eivighs ivr sele.

Friendship and Turkey. boys -

attain ee . as 2 } ‘ , . Thanksgiving is over, and nose of the . feasting

Having ceased for the present their and nowe— Look chee rful, begun, / Refreshed and encouraged by turkey ana fun. Not so with them all, for that happy brigade That rooms o’er the Chapel are on the parade; From one rovm to another they each pay & visit, : : Until I get curious and ask them ** What 1s it?” ; But almost as soon as I utter the question I hear, with no little surprise, the suggestion : ‘* Let’s make out a piper and get all to sign And then I heard ‘* WV on't

all have their lesso s

and

for the turkey.” that be fine?”

{ went to my room when the mystery was solved ;

Thought over the matter and firmly resolved

To give what assistance 1 could in the mat- ter,

Of course knowing well I should help clean the platter.

But my musings were suddenly brought to an

end

By a knock onimy door,—it was that of a friend :

With a paper and pencil in hand, which he placed

Before me, and then he said, “ Read it in haste.”

[ read it as fast as my scant education

Could grasp its deep meaning, ‘twas like an oration

From Webster or Cicero, only much better ;

It ran soin-thing dike this, if not letter for letter :—

‘We members of the W. A., who reside

Up over the Chapel, think best to decide

On having an evening for frolic and fun

for the purpose of ending a term well begun :

For the purpose of meettng in friendship to- gether,

That we weather,

Likewise for the general amelioration

Of our happiness during the coming vaca- tion, —

avo forth

may stick closer in all sorts of

And and so on; and likewise to streng! hen

Qur mutual relations, and likewise to lengthen

Aad bring in operation our digestive parts

By feasting on turkey and pudding and tarts;

That is, if those persons who have us in hand

Lo develop our mental abilities and

Lvok out jor our general welfare, should see

fuat it is an exceilent thing, and agree,

We also believing (it went on to say)

That consummate happiness never will stay

Except when the inner man ceases to long

Vor anything good, from ice-cream to a song,

Agree to contribute out of our scant worth

A sum for those things which we need to make mirth,

Such as turkey and fixings, such sum not ex- ceeding

Three nickels apiece.” reading

The eloguenat plea well nigh opened my heart,

> And thus ended the

full part. We should strive to do cheertully all that we do, if we're through. And now my best wishes I warmly bestow ; May the turkey digest and the fixings ditto.

E’en no better off when we get

» » . * * * *

A day has gone by since the paper Went round,

The scene is all changed, not so much as a sound

Pertaining to turkey or feasting to-day. ;

for the scheme has collapsed in the very worst way. .

No longer tne boys stand in groups in the hall,

To diseuss in low voices the plans which we all

Had so earnestly hoped would be soon carried out,

And which we now see we must ail do with- out.

It happened like this :—-We must have school next Monday

If we would be nome for the following Sun day ;

And in order that we may our lessons prepare,

We mnst scudy to-night, and give up the affair.

1 can’t but admit prised,

Though we felt that a Sunday at home would be prized ‘

Much more than a turkey or frolic up here,

And we studied full well, knowing Christmas was near,

we were somewhat sur-

J. B. DooKENDORFF. Southport, P. E. I.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

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Ward Gne.

Fettow Vorers: The rumsellers are boasting Low easily they can *‘* wheel you into line,” and make you vote for another rum Councillor. Take warning; and for your own and your children’s sakes do not allow yourselyes to be persuaded by the scheming liars to vote another rumseller into our City Council.

Unfortunately there are three of that evil fraternicy there already, who, with their second fiddie, and their fellow-rum- sellers outside, are, with the cheek of satan, boldly asking sober, decent people tu vote for their nominee! If we want an- other man in place of the present re*iring Councillor, let us invite Mr. M. P. Hogan or Mr. James Barrett, both men of integ- rity, ind eitaer of Whom would serve our interest faithiully. Be up and doing, or your enemies—the rum gang—will carry cut their base plot.

VOTER.

@harlottetown, Dec 20, 1888.

“CARD OF THANKS.

CARD

HE President and Members of St. Joseph's

Sodality return their sincere thanks to Sr.

' uns'an’s Col ege Band and Glee Club, Mr, L. J.

Wiliams, |H@ KXAMINER, and all othera wao in

ény way contributed to the success of their Xmas Tree. dec2t

REDDIN'S DRUG STORE.

HOLIDAY SEASON!

Best Value !

Lowest Prices!

mr ace will not allow usto particularize, but KI wow uld ask the public to call and see for themselves. No treuble te show goods,

WRITING DESKS, in! DOMINOES. PERFU MES. in Cases, Ne SACHET POWDERS é “Plush, CIGAR CA>ES, : Gentlemens’ _URESS-| Meerschaum PIBES, ING CASEs, LADIES’ FANS Ladies do., BISIQUE FIGUREs, FRUIT KNIVES.

VMRIPLE MIRRORS,

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tures.

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At his father’s residence, Dorchester Street, Charlottetown, December 17th, Edward Me- Phillips, aged 44 years, much and deservedly

regretted, May his soul rest in peace.

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“Good and Useful |

XFORD BIBLES, for Preachers and Students, in best India Paper and nice soft Leather Binding.

PRESBYTERIAN HYMN BOOK, with | Psalms, pocket size, in good binding. |

STUDENTS’ BOOK SHELVES,

VEST PUCKET NEW TESTAMENTS, |

WRITING DESKS, for Ladies and Gents,

FOUNTAIN PENS,

STYLOGRAPHIC PENS,

BIBLES, with Psalms and Hyninal,

BIBLES, with Methodist Hymns.

You will Get the Best Value at

G. H. HASZARD’S..

dec21 L 6a wait Wy E are manufacturing CONFECTION.

’ ERY by the ton. When you want | Candy, come where the Pure Candy is maie. | Pear Drops, Lemon Drops, Wintergreen Ber- ; ries, Nut Candy, Almond Bonbons, Princess | Boubons, California Fruit, Choe. Laugtrys, | Montivideos, Sucre de Pomme.

English Chocolate Drops, brated houses of Rowntree & Co, of other kinds.

Oranges, Apples, Lemons, Green Grapes, &e., &c,

from the cele- Hundred

B. BALDERSTON, | dec21—2i Queen Street.

SLEIGHS.

HAVE NOW ON HAND anice assortment of SLEIGHS in all the leading styles. Intending parchasers would do well to in- apect my stock before going elsewhere. Factory and Show Rooms, UPPER, PRINCE STREET (McKinnon & Fraser's Old Stand.)

J. J. SEAMAN. dec2i—dy 2aw & wky lm

P. E. ISLAND RAILWAY.

Christmas aud New Your’ Holidays.

} ETURN TICKETS at one first-class fare will

be issued to and from all Stations on tbis Ka lway, on 24th, 25th and 3lat_ December, inst., and on January 's', prox., goed to return up to and on January 7, 18*9.

J. UNSWORTH, e Superintendent,

Railway Office, Ch’town, Dec. 19, 1883.

decl9—all prs tl 3ist

‘Where are you going, my pretty maid?”

‘‘Lo the European Bazaar,” she said. ‘* May I go with you, my pretty maid ?” ‘If you'll buy me a present, sir,” she said.

See For Yourselves !

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