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Tue Dairy EXAMINER.

SEPTEMBER 22, 1883. The Water Question.

A CHANGE in public opinion—not a great change but still a change—is ob- servable in Charlottetown with respect to the water question.

Moncton, Truro, Fredericton, Yar- | mouth—not to speak of the larger cities | of the Maritime Provinces, are all plen- |

tifully supptied with the “pure and | sparkling. We still remain behind the age, supplied by the bucketful! This

fact is influencing public opinion; for even those most wanting in public spirit do not like to see their town lag so far | behind its compeers.

Then, the have water- |

~| are bankr aes e f. “ft ha WOrkKs aré not bankrupt, In act th people seem to get aloug just as well as/|

towns which

we who are without the home comforts and the safeguards from fire and slow

» ° » ° cn j fever which are found in a_ plentiful | supply of water. This fact is beginning | to tell.

Again, at a low estimate we now pay five thousand dollare a year for water, supplied by the bucketful, barely sufli- vient for drinking and cooking purposes ; |

and five thousand dollars, capitalized at | five per cent. will give $100,000 towards | the establishment of water works which | would supply water, not for drinking and cooking only, but for fire and cleansing purposes as well, This consideration has its influence.

The item of insurance, which would certainly be lessened if we hed plenty of water to apply to a fire at once, is also being considered.

Then, on the other hand, the scarecrow | of overwhelming taxation is beginning to lose its terrors in the light of the facts and figures, and statements of practical men which were published in the Civic Report of 1881.

Moreover, people cannot help thinking what an advantage it would be—

1. To have plenty of water ready, at all times, in the house to the hand of the women folk.

2. To be able to have an invigorating bath whenever one wanted it.

3. To be able to turn the tap when the streets are dusty and give the front of the premises a good wetting.

4. To save the expenditure on pumps and wells, and do without the filthy water which comes in part, at least, from cesspuols and privies.

5. To have a copious supply ready to apply in any part of the city when a fire breaks oui.

These, and other advantages which will eccur and recur to the minds of citizens, all tend to the favorable con- sideration, at at early day, of the Water (Juestion.

If a poll were held to-morrow, every (well nearly every) woman io the town would vote for water-works. There’s more than half the population to begin with! And then hundreds of men are ready now for the question, if a good, practical, sensible, economical scheme be submitted to their jadgment.

Here, now, is a matter well worthy the attention of civic politicians. Let us see whether or not they are able to rise to the occasion, and meet the question squarely next January.

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Editorial Notes.

— Dr. Jenkins makes some suggestions about Rocky Poiot Ferry which are worthy of consideration. Now that the Government have provided a wharf and sg ‘steamer, and had the channel deepened; the people should have the accommodation they need; and we hope the arrangeménts necessary to meet the case will be made.

—There appears to be no truth in the alarming rumors telegraphed broadcast about Montreal Banks. It is believed that the People’s bank is the one aimed at; but the manager says “it never was in a sounder condition. More attention has been given to the Exchange bank failure than should have been, the asso- ciated press and other outside corres~ pondents having made all the noise, while in Montreal there has been no ex- citement. The bank is paying gold for bills, It will pay its depositors. Thus far there are no signs of apy panic or want of confidence.”

—His Excellency the Marquis of Lorne has a book in press to be presently published by Dawson Brothers, of Mon- treal, and entitled ‘‘Memories of Canada and Scotland.” ‘The volume consists of “verses written by the Marquis of Lorne during his residence in Canada, and of addresses during his term of office as Governor-General. The poems are on Canadian or Scottish subjects. The Canadian themes are taken from all parts of Canada—from River St. John ou the East to the Q’Appelle on the West. The Scottish subjects are such as High- landers love; amopg them is a poem translated for the first time from the Gaelic, and a new feature in Canadian books, the Gaelic original is given.”

—At the magnificent banquet given in honor of Lord Carnarvon, by the citizens of Montreal, his Lordship said that he looked back with pleasure to the Confed- eration Act of 1867 as the proudest achievement of his whole political life. He only claimed, however, placing the coping stone of the foundation laid by others, after great labor and anxiety. He described in fitting terms what Cana- da with its provincial jealousies was be- fore the union, and its present grand position uuder Confederation. He allud-

THH DATIY

‘here, and our public men, would have had

| however, to see that we have some good | public buildings, that Charlottetown is well

| favorable impression of the Rankin and the

| morning for the first time, and the party

|its people, we trust they saw enough to

ed to the almost insuperable difficulty ex- perienced in framing the Confederation Act, but was glad to find that it had work- ed without much friction. lle was sure it would still accomplish all that was de- sired, if statesmen would be moderate and sensible in their views and teaching. Visit of the Quebec Press Associa- tion

The members of the Press Association of Quebec, visiting the Maritime Provinces, arrived per steamer ‘‘Princess of Wales” at seven o'clock last evening. It is on all hands a matter of very great regret that they were compelled to leave again at an early bour this morning. Their intention was to have stayed long enough to have seen the town and driven into the country, and obtained, by personal observation, a good idea of the Island Province. Had their intention being fulfilled, their confreres

the pleasure of extending the courtesies due to such a large and influential party of vis- itors. But our defective connections with the mainland prevented them from carrying out their programme and us from being hospitable. They remained long enough,

laid out; that it is singular in respect to its water supply,—and to carry away, (as some of them assured the writer) a very Revere.

The splendid new passenger car ‘*Char- lottetown” was opened to the public this

were the first passengers. They expressed themselves surprised that so fine a car could be built here; and evidently enjoyed the trip to Summerside. They took passage on the steamer “St. Lawrence” and will, if nothing happens, arrive in Quebec by spe- cial train on Sunday morning.

Thowgh they saw little of the Island and

make them desire to come again, and hope their next visit will be more extended.

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Pictou Driving Park.

ANOTHER GOOD ATTENDANCE AND EXCELLENT RACING,

For the second days’ programme at the driving park there was delighttul weather, the number of persons present was fully as large, if not larger, than on the first day. The afternoon was clear and bracing, and the track was in splendid condition.

THE had four starters, namely:— Neven’s, St. John, Charlie Morris, the pole. Large’s, Charlottetown, Messenger Boy, second. Slipp’s, Truro, Long John, third. Langley’s, Moncton, Honest Tom, outside.

First Heat.—-The horses scored fifteen times before a start was effected, getting well away on the sixteenth, Messenger’ Boy having the pole, with Long John and Honest Tom close after, in the order named. At the quarter, Messenger Boy led by a length, with Hchest Tom second. Both got off their feet for a minute, and in another minute Honest Tom walked up to first place, Long John holding third. Tom kept himself down splendidly and ran ahead fifty yards. Messenger Boy fell behind, and on the home stretch was rele- gated to fourth place by Charlie Morris. The horses crossed the wire in the following order:—Honest Tom, first, time—2.38}; Long John, second; Charlie Morris, third; Messenger Boy, fourth.

Second Heat. —The horses got off well to- gether, Honest Tom having the pole, Long John second, and Messenger Boy third. Honest Tom laid himself out in good style ana crossed the half with a good lead, Long John having second, with Charlie Morris a length behind. Messenger Boy@pt off his feet badly and fell behind, doing poor work. Coming round the finish Charlie Morris made a dash for second place, but Long John let himself out and créssed the wire about three lengths behind Honest Tom, who won the heat, and about two lengths ahead of Morris. Time 2.40.

Third Heat.—The horses got away with- out much seoring. Messenger Boy having been withdrawn. Honest Tom took the pole, Long John pressing him hard at the quarter, Tom had thirty yards to his credit; Long John, second; leading Charlie Morris by about a length. Honest Tom had the heat all his own way; Long John and Charlie Morris making a game fight for se- cond. For a while they kept together, but Long John gradually drew ahead and showed Morris his tail. Honest Tom work- ed beautifully, being splendidly driven by ©. G. Westcott and crossed the wire winner of the heat and race in 2.24. Long John second, in the heat and race, Charlie Morris third.

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Vieit to Prince Kdward Island.

FREE FOR ALL

We would remind our patrons that one of the head Surgeons of the International Throat and Lung Institute, a gentleman of talent and experience, formerly Surgeon of H. M. 70th regiment, is now at the Rankin House, and will remain there till the 28th inst., and can be consulted daily on all affections of the head, throat and lungs. The doctor has with him a supply of spir- ometers, the wonderful invention of J. M. Souvielle, of Paris, aud ex-aide Surgeon of the French army, whereby medicines are eonveyed directly to the diseased parts, both sure and effectual. Call early; con- sultation free. sep 22 tl 28

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Reports of discoveries of valuable deposits of copper in Pictou, have been made from time to time, but little was done to prove their value until this summer, when several openings were made ina copriferous district lying to the northward of the town, a dis- tance of several miles. The prospectors efforts were rewarded by striking rich ore, some of it running as high as 70 per cent. It is stated that companies have, made over- tures to the owners of these deposits with a view to engaging in extensive mining operations and it may be safely assumed that at no distant day this region will be ranked as one one of the richest copper pro- ducing districts in the world, the inevitable croakers opinion to the countrary notwith- etanding.

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Cetewayo has been offered the alternative

by the Cape Government of surrendering

with his followers within ten days, or of

being arrested.

IR AMINGR, SHPTEMBER

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Rocky Point Ferry.

Sirn,—The Rocky Point Ferry stall affords crave cause of complaint, and thé people on the South side have undoubted griev- ance. Large expense has been iheurréedin deepening the water and affording s@eeom- modation for a steamer, and one of guffi- cient capacity for the work has been pro- vided, yet she isnot of the least benefit—in fact, rather the reverse. Take as an ex- ample the occurrences of yesterday, The Southport arrived at Rocky Poimt about 10.50, a. m., took over a number of farm- ers with their carts of produce, who were informed when they got to this side that thev must return at 1 p. m., or not at all. The result was that those who had not sold their stuff were obliged to unload it as best they could, take over their empty carts, return to complete their sales and get home in the sail boat. The ‘‘Southport’” in the meantime lying idle at the wharf till 3 o’elock. I may add there is no time table, and the people camnot tell at what hour the

boat will arrive at Rocky Point, or whether |.

she will come at all or not. There can be no necessity for this most anomolous con- dition of affairs, a very small amount of well directed energy would be sufficient to put matters in shape (now that the Gov- ernment have provided the boat, and have secured so obliging a contractor as Mr. Fowle) and afford the long-suffering people of this district the accommedation they so urgently need and have sought so long in vain. It seems too bad that they should be deprived of their just rights,when nothing is wanting but a little management. The steamer, on market days should make her first trip from the Point not later than 10 a. m., a second at lla. m., or as soon as she can return, and her last trip from town should not be earlier than 3. p. m., and a time table shonid be published. This is the least that shou!d be done, and done without delay, so as to give the farmers on the eouth side a fair chance to market their produce, and put them somewhat on a par with those who are fortunate enough to have no ferry to cross. Yours, ete., J. T. JENKINS.

Ch'town., Sept. 21, 1883.

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Our Advertisers.

Andrew Lewis directs the attention of the picnic-going portion of the community to the fact that ‘*the last and best picnic of the season’’ will be held at St. Peter's Bay, on Wednesday, the 26th inst. Excellent arrangements have been made with the railway authorities for the conveyance of guests from Charlottetown and intermediate stations. As the object is a worthy one, a large attendance and a pleasant time is anticipated.

A. MeNeill will sell in front of his Sales- room on Monday next, a consignment of apples, onions tea, and soap.

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Apples, Onions, Tea, oie,

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Pi AUCTI 24th, at Ty

Room, —

30 bris.gApples fehoice order), 10 bris. Omio' LS “

15 bxs.Crab A e ss 10 half-chests Tea, ° 50 boxes Fancy Soap.

A. McNEILL, Auctioneer. , |

DAY, September yim front of Auction

Ch’'town, Sept. 23, 1883. r GRAND PICNI —AT # St. Peter's Bay, ans

Wednesday, September 26th,

GRAND PICNIC will be held on’ the

26th, at St. Peters Bay, in aid of the funds. of the Catholic Church in course of erection. The building will be completed on the outside by the day of the Picnic, and will well repay a visit by the admirers of church architecture,

The band of the 82nd Battalion have been engaged for the occasion and will perform some of their finest musical selections.

Amusements and Athletic Games of various sorts wil] be provided by the committee of management, and also refreshments at reasonable rates, q

Entrance to Grounds 25 cts, Children half price.

A special train will leave Charlottetown for St. Peter’s at 8.15 a. m., returning, will leave St. Peter's at 5 pm; ‘rain will leave Sum. merride at 6.45 a.m. for St. Peter's, return- ing will leave St, Peter sat 4 20 p.m; Train will leave Souris for St, Peter’s at 7 30 a: m., returning will leave St, Peter’sat 6p. m.; Train will leave Georgetown for St»Peters-at 8.30 a. m., returning will leave St. Peter’s at 4.20 p.m,

Fares, including Ticket of admission to Pic- nie Grounds, are as follow: ‘ OTs, From Ashton, Five Hovses, and return, 37 “ Rollo Bay, Marie, Morell, Lot 40

and return, 45 “ Bear River, New Zealand, Dan dee, Douglas, and return, 50

“ Harmony, Souris, Peake’s Pisquid, Mt. Stewart, Tracadie, Bedford, and return, 60 “ Cardigan, Perth, Baldwin’s, Suffolk, York, Union B. Point, R. Junction, Cemetery, Winslow, aud return, 65 ‘* Georgetowa, Brudenell,Char|’\own, St “Dunstan’s. Milton, Loyalist, Colville,. North Wiltshire, Hunter River, and return, 75 “ Clyde, Fredericton, Elliott’s, Brad. albane, Cornty Line, Freetown, and return, 90 ‘Blue Shank, Kensington, Barbara Weit, New Annan, Traveller's Rest, Summerside, and return, 95

If the weather should be unfavorable on the 26th, the Picnic will be held on the first fine day following.

The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited to this—‘‘the last and best of the season,”

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ANDREW LEWIS, Secretary.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, | BD Wy K ALJ.

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J.B. MACDONALD’S.

fam now receiving New Goods for Kall and Winter, #! whe choose to join the Compiny, L =

me ee em ect

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Ladies’ Dress Goods, in all the newest fabrics,

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*Tiidies’ Mantle Clots, in the newest makes,

Ladies’ Mantles, Shawls, Silk V« Brocaded Silks and Satins.

‘Ivets. Velveteens.

Ladies’ Straw, Plush and Silk Hats, Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons,

Woollen Squares, Scarfs, in varie IN THE GENTLEMEN'S

A heavy Stock of Cloths, in Beavers, Worsteds, Tweels and Fancy Coatings.

ty. DEPARTMENT :

Readymade Clothing, for Men and Boys.

Underclothing, Flannel Shirts.

Also Parks* and other makes Cotton Warps, at the lowest cash prices,

Ch’rown, Sept. 13, 1882.—wkly pres he

J. B. MACDONALD,

GOODS FUE CNT

(QJueeg Street,

Grey Cottons,

Bed

Ch’town, August 17, 1883.

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LONDON HOUSE.

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WE ARE SHOWING A HEAVY STOCK OF

White Cottons,

Tickines, shestinges,

Denims, éc.

Bought simee the | ecent Reduction in Price es, ani aarked Accordingiy.

. DAVIES & CO.

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British

yale

SUMMERe sBeti«

elsewhere.

Ch'town, June 1, 1882.. wkly

Warehouse,

agrepeipaeenl 20)

Te the Wholesale n.d Retsil Trade.

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We& A. BROWN & CO.

AVE now épened. the completion of their lurge stock vf SPRING AND

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They are offering speein! inducements to eash buyers. It will- be to your advantage to inspect their stock before purchasing

Establishment closes every evening at (i .’clock (Saturdays excepied.)

a. & A. BROWN & CO.

faction.

Ch’town, Jone 4, 1882. Gaw wily

THA,

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EXCELLENT QUALITY.

UR NEW TEAS are warranted to give extra gocd satis

WHOLERSATLH & REETATL.

BEER & GOFF.

Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale, Lemon, Raspberry,

TEA PARTY

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and Strawberry Syrups,

Lime Juice, Confectionery, Nuts, Biscuits, Ke.

Committees for getting up Teas will do well to give usa call. ¥KSE> Goods not used can be returned, if in good order.

BEER & COFF'’S.

Ch’town, July 6.—-2aw wklw

SUPPLIES!

FURNITURE, AT

Picture Mouldings.

St. Peter’s Bay, Sept. 21.—-sa mo whly

Chartottotown, Jun 2, 1983. Ip

COST.

Opposite Post Office, Charlottetown.

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EDSTEADS, Chairs, Tables, Washstands, Sofas. Lounges, Parlor, and Drawing Room | ; “# ; ao Bedroom Suite, Looking Glasses and Mirrors, Window Furniture, Picture Frames and Rodd, opposite Ptshard's Pakery.

JOHN NEWSON,

FURNITURE,

[oe pupils after Monday, 27%), August. {ang 2

. — a __— pnd oneee saree nase an me ~~ oo. 2 4. LESS.

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\ LL Citizens favorab'e to the f Tiation of LX the Peopie’s Cemetery Uipany

requested to meet at the Stipendiary Mealt trate’s Office, on Saturday ever ing, ‘the 2nd instant, at seven o'clock. ‘

stock Lists wiil be open at the tneeting for

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PODD, Provincial | cubiviog, 1889,

| TENDERS

Sept. 21, 18383.

W ILL be received eat my ciiice, up to

MUNDAY, September 24th, at six

| o'clock, p. m.,, for the exclusive privilege, dup.

ing the Exhibition, of Refreshment Saloons

| on the grounds,

| No intoxicating liquors allowed,

| A MeNEILL,

| Secretary Provincial Exhibition,

| Ch’town, Sey® 2°'.—3i

P, E. Island Railway. ., island Railway,

PRINCE C8. (RRIBITION,

_ URN TICKETS, at one firat-claes

fare, will be issued from all Stations on

| this Railway, to Summerside, on 26th and

| 27th September, instant, good to return on

27th and 28:-h Sept mber, in connection with above Exhibition

JAMES COLEMAN, Supt. tail aay Offices, Ch’town, Sept. 14, 1883,

Campbali's Geography and Atlas.

(2DIPTION JUST ISSUED.)

NONTAINS the very latest additions, changes and corrections, and is the full- est published,

Swett's Method of Teaching,

AND ALL

_ SCHOOL BOOKS,

Cheapest in th» city. TEEC. Le CHAPPELLE,

amond Bookstore, Ch'town, Sept, 20 —3i-eod

GHARTER WANTED.

CHOONER “ALICE MAY,” ; register, is now open for charter. 9

56 tons Apply

A. KENNEDY & CO. Ch’town, Se; t. 17, 188°.

WANTS, LOSI, FOUND, de.

TysO LET—On.-half of a double Dwelling

House, situate jin Charlottetown Com- mon, Princetown Koad, near the Factory, Appiy to Joun Los. (sep243i pd

\ “ANTED IMMEDIATELY TO RENT, asmall HOUSE, or part of a larger

one. Ajp y at Tus PXaMiner Orrice. {sep20

VS IC{FOR THE MI! LION !—Thirty- ok four preces Music aud Backner’s Mus- j ical Chart, only fifsy cents. A child (without | the aid of a teacher) can learn in a few hours to p'ay on the Melodeon, Piano or Organ, as easily as if it had gone through months of in- struction, and had practice. To any address by mail for fifty cents.—R. McCovprey, Commission Agent, Charlottetown, P. E. I. [sep20

“VF OUSEMAID WANTED IMMEDIATE. LY, in Hotel. Apply at Exammner OFFICE, [sep19 \ JANTED—A man to take charge of a small farm. Apply to R. F. DeBlois,

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ee LET.-—With immediate possession,

that neat Cottage opposite ths residence of Mr. DeBlois, Malpeque Road, at present cceupied by Mr. Artemus Simms, Apply on the premises. Rent moderate. [sel4

W ANTED—A GIRL, for general house- : work. Apply at EXAmMINrR OFFICE,

[sep 13

‘yO LET.—The House on Water street

lately oceupied by Colonel nan. For

particulars apply to Mrs. Dean at Hon. W.

W. Lord’s. [sept 12

‘*”-O LUT. —That pleasantly situated two story Mansard Roof House, corner of Euston and Cumberland streets, at presens | occupied by Mr. G. Walker. Apply to R. | FENNEL. [septll eod, ASTURE TO LET.—30 acres of good after-_rass on Lower Malpeque Read on

the premises lately occupied by Wm. Pickard. A well of good water on the premises. Apply to E.R. Brow at Mr. Hodgson’s oflice, Water street. [Sept 8—tf. A FEW GENTLEMEN can be accom modated with board on reasonable terms, in the house, corner of Great George and King streets, lately occupied by Mr. W. Hickey. Mrs. SauNpERson. [sept. 6 1883.

ee ae ee ye SALE—Plot of Land on Sydney St, Charlottetown, 16x*4 feel, with Dwell.

ing thereon, situite to the cat of J. Meicalf’s brick house. For terms apply to Paul Towan, \ Springfield, or 1o McLean &

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Martin, “harloitetown.

fyi0 LET—A Dwelling House on Orlebar

Street, containing nine rooms, Rent low. Apply to Henry Blatch. jsep3 tf | ie a

ryXO LET—A house containing six — Apply to James McLeod, Spring far Road. fan 4

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Poarvess—a few boarders can be ac- commodated at Mrs. Rodd’s, opposite Pickard’s Bakery. \jly 31

Apply to Mrs fjiy 3

a lot Tinware, cheap.

ISS FORGAN, Cumberland Street, will be ready to receive a limited number 0

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