THE DAILY EXAMINER.

MARCH 29, 1888.

Hospital fer the Insane.

(Dr. Blanchard) reports that, at the close of the past year, there were one hundred and twenty patients in this Hospital at the end of the previous year.

Tue Superintendent

two less than there were Nineteen men and two women were admitted during the year, making the total number under treatment hundred and fifty-three. Eight deaths occurred. The per capita the maintenance of

and the total expen

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cost per week of patients was $2.564 ; diture in connection with the institution $16,325.73. The amount obtained during the year $1,300.97.

Since

from paying patients was the occupied, the average yearly nuraber under treatment has been as follows:—In 1880, 94; in 1881, 98; in 1882, 1024; in 1883, 105$; in 1884, 1114; in 1885, 118; in 1856, 120, and for the year just ended it has been 117. The per centage of deaths for the same years is as follows :—In 1880,

removing to building now

5.3; in 1881, 8.1; in 1882, 6.8; in 1883,

8.5; in 1884, 6.2; in 1885, 8.4; in 1886,

9.1; while for the past year it has been 7.8. Stock Raising.

Mr. Brake raised a very impor‘ant

question while the House was in Committee

on the Draft Address. Prince Edward

Island is, most of all, an agricultural com- munity. Everything depends upon it. Therefore everything that the Provincial Government can do in its behalf should be done.

The amount voted by the Legislature, to be distributed as prizes at exhibitions for encouraging our farmers in the production of the best kinds of stock, is, undoubtedly, —as Mr. Blake declares it is— inadequate. Many of our best farmers—those who raise the best cattle—will not take animals out of their fields forthe sake of the prizes that are given. flourished and wealthy.

has comparatively which were sufficient in years gone by no longer attract. Greater inducements must be held out if we desire our exhibitions to be representative ot the best that our farmers produce, and worthy of the Province.

The question is whether or not the ex- pediture in connection with our exhibitions should fall wholly upon the Government ? In other Provinces the exhibitions are conducted by Agricultural Associations independently of the Government, or merely assisted by the Government. Have we not arrived at a stage sufficiently advanced to ferm an association to obtain- exhibition grounds, manage exhibitions and furnish part of the prize money required ? Private or co-operative enterprise now brings to the Province the best horses and many of the best cattle, sheep and pigs. Could not private enterprise also be trusted to deal with exhibitions for the encourage- ment of those who excel in producing first-class animals at home?

It seems to us that an Association of prac- tical farmers and gentlemen interested in farming and breeding could make our exhibitions more attractive than they can be made by the Government ; and liberally assisted by the Government, could make them more beneficial to the Province than they have been in recent years. At any

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Editorial Notes.

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Our Province grown

Inducements

— The Canadian Pacific Railway has shipped five portable houses and material for stables to their farms at Forest, Gull Lake, Stair, Gleichen and Rush Lake. A train with seed, etc., will be sent out West next week. Mr. Fairchild is out at the Bell farm buying stock and implements. A force of men will be sent West almost immediately, word having been received that the ground is almost ready for seeding.

—- The deposits in the post office savings banks at the end of February an.ounted to $20,773,664, which is $1,878,000 more than at the end of February of last year. The deposits last month were $700,856, which ia $123,000 moro than last year.

-~— ‘** Ephemerides” remarks that it is ex- traordinary what effects can be drawn from, say, 60 voices, chanting together ; and the proof is given that no instrumentor set of instruments can vie with the human voice divine.

—A Berlin despatch reports that the Emperor's larynxcal disease is decidedly less alarming than it has been in many months before, and this gives rise to hopes that possibly he may be cured.

Scorr Act 1x Truxo.—Judgment {was de- livered Jast week in the cases of the recent liquor prosecutions at Truro and the followin fines imposed: E. Lockett, for selling an exposing for sale, $70;W. A. McKim, for exposing for sale, $20; Simon Fraser, for exposing for sale, $20 ; Thomas Dickie, Lower Village, for selling, $20. The convicted parties have, their solicitor, ‘given notice of their intention to move the case through to the supreme court by certiorari.

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A Mrracviovus Escarz.—An Acadia Irion Mines despatch of the 29th says: Two men were injured this evening at the ore sheds of the Londonderry iron company by the ex- plosion of a\dynamite cartridge which some careless miner had left unexploded when the ore was taken from the mine. The men were breaking up the ore preparatory to dumping it into the blast farnace wher a pick stri ing the cartridge exploded it, The man nearest

the full force of the shattered ore on the ace and chest, but though badly burt is not

in danger, he second man was only slightly injured. Theij f death is mioabaloun. —e

Parliamentary Notes.

Hon. Mr. Howlan has given notice that he will call the attention of the Senate to the state of our trade with the West Indies and Guiana with the view of asking the Government what course they propose to take to further extend the same. :

Mr. Davies has given notice that he will move for an order of the House for “me of all reports made by Commander Gordon, or any other officer engaged in the Fishery Pro- tection Service, to Government, on the condition of the fisheries, the effects of the Protection Service, and the probable result of the continuance of the policy of excludin American fishermen from our ports » anc waters.

In the Senate on Friday last, Hon. Mr. Abbott, in reply to a question, stated that the Government had at present under considera: tion and were desirous of establishing a steam- ship line to the West Indies and South America to encourage trade in that direction.

The Empire reports :

Mr. Welsh, (Queen's P. E. 1.) felt very ner- vous on rising to make a sailor's speech. He remembered that the N. P. had been urged on the people of the Maritime Provinces as 4 step towards reciprocity, but it had not come yet. He wasinfavor of the motion of the member for South Oxford. Seventy five per cent. of the population were engaged in agri- culture and fishing, and perhaps not more than one in ten in manufacturing industries. So, then, if protection benefited these ten, the other nine had to pay for it. Mr. Welsh be- gan reading from a book in a low tone.

Hon, gentlemen— Louder.

Mr. Welsh—Oh, I'm just humming this over to myself first. (Great laughter.) In continuing Mr, Welsh said he would speak particularly of his own country. These statements about the amount of money in the Savings Banksin P. E. Island, given with mathematical precision, only showed that there was a great deal of idle capital. One thing which the Minister of Marine, however, had said were that Canadians were still marry- ing and being given in marriage. Then there was still hope for the Minister himself. (Laughter.) Coming events surely cast their shadows before. them. (Renewed laughter.)

Hon. Mr. Foster—In your case they cast none after them.

Mr. Welsh—I tell you if you consummate the alliance you have given us a hint of it will take the mathematical precision out of you. (Uproarious laughter.) If reciprocity were in force, he continued, potatoes would not be 18 cents and oats 26 cents. Since the N. P. was introduced shipping interests had dropped off $6,000,900 in value.

An hon. member—No.

Mr. Welsh—I say yes. Who is it denies me? Tl'il take his name down. (Laughter.) He said the government were using the Inter- colonial railway to bring coal from the Eastern Provinces at rates below the actual cost of transportation to defeat the shipping interests of the St. Lawrence.

Mr. Mitchell—It is only for Tories they do that.

Mr. Welsh—Oh, you shut up. (Langhter.) I thank the people for the kind hearing they have given me and I will now sit down.

Mr. Laurier—Go on.

Mr. Welsh, continuing, said he hoped to see a great nation built up eut of these provinces of Canada, but he believed uurestricted reci- eer would be a good thing for Canada.

e desired te see the wants of Prince Edward Island attended to.

Safeguard Division Sons Temper- ance.

Tux following officers were elected for

the coming quarter :—

W.. P.—Lillie L. Beer.

W. A.—Walter H. Price.

R. S.—James W. Villett.

A. R. S.—Hattie Perry.

Chap.—Edith J. Cutliffe.

Treas.—Ella M. McDougall.

F, 8.—John D. McKinnon.

Cond. —Bell McKinnon.

A, C.—Anna B. McDougall.

F. S.—Allie E. McLean.

O. S.—-Bradford Collett.

P. W. P.—Neil H. Beer.

The above Division is beginning to

flourish once more, being conducted on

better principles than formerly. The last

night of meeting there were eleven pro-

positions received and four initiated.

The British Budget.

Mr. Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, introduced the Budget in the Commons on the 26th inst. He said the local Government bill ave special interest to the present budget. Hitherto the Chancellor of the Exchequer had to consider chiefly the claims of taxpayers. On this occasion the claims of ratepayers had been considered. The total expenditure for the current year had been £87,427,000, show- ing a saving of £423,000 on the estimate of £612,000 over the preceding year, The re- venue was £89,589,000, being £1,454,000 more than the estimate. (Cheers.) The excess of revenue over the estimates and the saving in expenditure, gave a total realized ‘sur- plus of £2,165,000, the greatest since 1874. (Cheers.) They had begun the year with a balance of £5,950,000 and ended it with a balance of £7,438,000. They had decreased the liabilities £7,901,000 the Hewes sum paid off any year since 1872. (Cheers ) The expenditure for the coming year was estimated at £86,910,000, a de- crease of £572,000 compared with the present year. The revenue was estimated at £89,- 287,000, giving a surplus of £237,000. They desired to take a penny off the income tax and if the balance was not sufficient it was proposed to raise enough by various minor taxes. It was the intention of the government to utilize the revenue from the Suez Canal shares amounting to £57,000 year- ly, raising on the same loan £2,300,000 to meet expenditures of fortifications. In this way they would avoid placing the slightest burden upon taxpayers. (Cheers.) Goschen’s speech lasted four hours.

Mr. Childers, tormerly Chancellor of the Exchequer, complimented the Chancellor upon the lucidity of his statement. Mr. Gos- chen’s proposals commanded the admiration of the lobbies, It is expected’ they will be resisted on some minor points, but in the main will be accepted.

rs Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court. Mary Ann MceEachern, violation of Scott Act, first offence, $50 or one month’s im-

prisonment. Ronald McMillan vs. Alfred Gallant, assault case, adjourned until Wednesday.

The assault grew out of a misunderstanding

for defendant. Michael T. Riggs vs. Charles Rodd, keeping fierce and dangerous dog, Case

dence.

Three Scott Act cases were dismissed and ten adjourned for various reasons,

On THE “War.—Ei hty-one cases of Boot ' and aoe latest styles.—Goff Bros. . i meh33—tf

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adjourned until Wednesday for further evi- |

about the ownership of some coal. Morson '

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THE DAILY EXAMINER, - - -

NOTES AND COMMENTS. Things Said and Done on _ the Streets and Elsewhere.

Tue display of fat cattle on the Market Square on Tuesday was not so large as I have seen on former occasions ; but the quality was fully up to the standard. The Stdck Farm cow, which was purchased by Blake Bros., was onéof ‘the fattest I ever saw, whil» the four steers exhibited by Blake Brot. were splendid specimens of good breeding and feeding. The McRae and Mutch heifers as well asthe Stock Farm heifer were also capital. The other stock shown was very good indeed, reflecting credit alike upon owerrd and feeders.

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Of late years our Easter displays appear to have fallen off. The people do not care about buying excessively fat meats, prefer- ring something more substantial. As a result, our butchers do not show so many fat cattle as formerly. This year they had also poor exhibition grounds, the City Council having seen fit not to replace the fence around the Square which they had removed last July, and which the exhibitors on previous occasions used as stalls for their cattle.

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Of late there has been a considerable amount of drunkenness and consequent dis- order about-our streets. This drunkenness and disorder is particularly noticeable on Saturdaysand Sundays, Our principal streets are very often the scenes of pugilistic encounters, which sometimes result in window breaking and other damage to property. But it is a rare thing to hear that any of the participants are arrested. Now that we have the Scott Act rigidly enforced and a sober poiice force to protect us we should expect a state of affairs the reverse of this. ~ But, perhaps, there's a better time coming.

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During the late Scott Act election the records of the Police Court were dangled before the electors to prove that drunken- ness had decreased in Charlottetown since the Act became law, and I suppose the same farce will be enacted during the next campaign. Many good-intentioned people were led astray by these figures; but the knowing ones—those who mix with the people—took no stock in them. It would be interesting if some one who knows the town were to keep a record of all the drunkenness he sees for compari- son with the returns of arrests by the police. 1 wager that there would be a big difference between the two totals—and I well know upon which side the deficit would be.

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It is to be hoped that the proposal to connect the south and southeast portions of the. Island with Charlottetown by tele- phone will be favorably considered by both political parties. Last year the Opposition defeated the subway bill which would give the people of Belfast and other southera settlements railway communication, and it is hoped that this year they will not deny these people a small crumb of comfort in the shape of telephone extension.

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The statement was'recently made in the Dominion House of Commons. that there were over 2,000 people who had passed the Civil Service examination, besides those at present in the Service. Each one of these 2,000 is, of course, expecting to be called upon to fill the first yacaney. But of course it is always the other fellow who gets the coveted place. It will be consid- erably after this before the demand will equal the supply, and about 1,999 of the successful candidates should look for posi- tions elsewhere.

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I have heard a good deal during the past few months about our lack of postal accom- modation. In the majority of cases it was the want of a special train which formed the groundwork of complaint, but in some cases the official stamp vendor came in for ashare. In the neighboring Republic the authorities pay more attention to pleasing the people. For instance the Postmaster at Versailes, Miss., has the following schedule posted up in a conspicuous place :

Stamps...... Fees hers ie 2 cents Stamps licked....... Fo on Oe 3 cents Stamps licked and stuck........ 4 cents

Here is another very strong argument in favor of annexation. We have no such conveniences in Canada.

Place—-Any public school in Charlotte- town—or elsewhere.

Time—Any time during school hours.

Preity Teacher—James, is ** to kiss” an active or passive verb /

James (oldest boy in the class) —Both.

Pretty Teacher— How is that, James?

James—a<Active on the part of the fellow and passive on the part of the girl.

Pretty Teacher blushes and marks James ‘* perfect ” in grammar.

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In many towns m the United States women are allowed to vote, and in several places the town authorities are exclusively female, In some _ parts of the Dominion women are also allowed the privilege of voting, but as a general thing they do not exercise their right to any very great ex- tent. In Charlottetown, the ladies have not the privilege of voting, neither are they elected representatives of the people. They prefer the governorship of the household— and some of thent govern witha rod of iren, ;

PERCY.

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ibeSable Notes. «

The farmers are busy hauling logs to the mill in order to have rain-proof roofs for the coming winter,

Mr. McPhailk sold a fine horse last week ior which he realized a handsome price.

A number of the 7. men in this vicinity intend to start for the Far West next week. We wish them success.

Some of the rumsellers were shocked. at the appearance of D. W. Henderson last week. Some of the drinking characters hesitated in giving their evidence, but made no hesitation in demanding their day’s wages.

Times are growing pretty lively now. The hooking parties are just in bloom, and no doubt the lads and lasses will get a call.

Miss Beer, who has been visiting her many friends down east for the last two weeks, returned home after an enjoyable visit, and just in time to celebrate her sister's wedding.

; BoTHERATION, Jeigipet—aseee~<

Cai and see-our great display of Easter

Cards.—G. H. Hazarp.

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. MARCH 29, 1828.

THURSDAY

Christian Union.

A GREAT PROJECT FOR THE REUNION PROTESTANT COMMUNIONS,

The Evening Journal of Ottawa has been getting the views of prominent clergymen

throughout — the country on the subject of the union of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches,

Among those who write favoring it are Rey. Principal Grant, of Kingston, Rev. Dr. Potts, of Toronto, and Rev. Mr. Hunter, of St. Catharines. Says principal Grant: ‘‘The spirit of church union is in the air. It is the spirit of the age. It has operated and is certain to continue operat-

ing along the line of least resistance. Its first triumphs in Canada _ were the unification of the various Presbyterian

churches. Its next and more important triumph will, I believe, be the union into one body of the Congregational, Presby- terian and Methodist churches. The union of that body with the Episcopal church will doubtless follow and we‘shall have as the result 5a great free Protestant church such as the reformers of the Sixteenth century hoped for. Bliss were it then to be alive.”

DR. KELLY,

Physician and Surgeon, OFFICE:

UPPER QUEEN STREET,

Four Doors Above Apothecaries’ Hall. Ch'town, March 29, 1888—dy 3m eod wky

A CHANCE FOR SPECULATION.

I am instructed to scll by Auction, at my Sales-

room, on WEDNESDAY, Iith April, at 12 o'clock :—The Lease of P. G. Fraser's Corner, in- cluding the Bootstors occupied by Mr. J. B. Mac- donald, with privilege of purchasing the pro- perty atanytime. This gives investors a splen- did opportunity of securing one of the best ——— re in wag city.

‘or particulars apply to

G. M. HARRIS,

mch29 Auctioneer.

Furniture, Carpets, &¢.

BY AUCTION, at my Salesroom, on SATUR- DAY, 8lst inst., at 2 o'clock :—A general lot of Household Furniture, Carpets, Crockery, etc. G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer.

NOTICE.

ALL AMOUNTS due the estate of HARRIS &

STEWART must be paid at once to the undersigned, at the office of tae London House, or they will be sued for.

mch29

F. W. MOORE, Assignee, Ch'town, March 29, 1888.

- FOR SALE,

~~ Choice American Fruit Trees, suited for this climate-—-3 years old.

WM. HEARD. The Cedars, March 29, 1888. mch29—dy 4i 2aw (tues fri) wky

$130,000 WATER DEBENTURES

~—OF THE—

City of Charlottetown.

TEN DERS will be received at the Commission- ers’ Office upto the night of the 30th April, prox., for the purchase of (One Hundred and Thirty Thousand Doilars) of the City of Charlottetown Water Works Debentures.

These Debentures are of the denomination of $500 each, and are p1yable in twenty-five years from date of issue, bearing interest at five (5) per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly, and are issued by virtue of a Special .ct of the isla ture, passed last year, intituled: “The Char- lottetown Water Works Act, 1887.”

Tenders will be received for part or whole.

Of the above amount, $65,000 will be issued 15th May ; $20,000 15th June; and about $10,000 month- ly thereafter till whole are issued,

The Commissioners do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any tender.

D. LAIRD, e Chairman,

Water Commissioners’ Office,

Charlottetown, P. E. I, March 27th, 1888. mch28—2aw

APPLES.

B* AUCTION, on SATURDAY, March 3lst, at 11 o'clock, at A. MeNeill’s Rooms, Queen Street.:—35 Barrels Apples, if Baldwins, Pippins, Greenings, Talman Sweets, &c., to close out balance of stock. mch28—2i

CARD.

ME. NEIL LIVINGSTONE, Confectioner, de- _ siresto thank his friendsand customers for their patronage, and toinform them that he has discontinued the Contectionery Business on the Island for the present. New Dominion, March 28, 1888~—dy 2i wy li

CONCERT !

N R. VINNICOMBE, assisted by his '&. Pupils, also by some of the best vocal talent of the city, will give a

Grand Orchestral Concert —IN THE—

Y. M. C. A. HALL, AGN 2.

TUESDAY; THE ord OF APRIL NEXT.

Programme in a few days,

Admission. 35 cents. Tickets may be had at Watson’s Drugstore, Chappelle’s Diamond Bookstore, Reddin’s Drugstore, and Lewis’, Photographer. lw—mch24

Provincial Rifle Association,

THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING of this Association, for the Election of Officers, &c., will be held inthe City Court Room, on WED- NESDAY, the 4th April next, at 8 p. m, G, L. DOGHERTY, Major, Secretary-Treasurer, Ch’town, March 27, 1888—tues fri tl dte

OF THE

The Busi! Pla wi P. , a

MARK WRIGHT & 60'S

FURNITURE = FACTORY,

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If you doubt it, call and see. You will then UNDERSTAND why itis that we SELL many lines of our own manufacture VERY MUCH CilKAPER than anyone in the trade.

We are prepared for a rush in Repairing and Re-upholstering this Spring, and will give all our patrons quick despatch and good value.

We invite inspection of our immense stock in Showrooms,

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MARK WRIGHT & CO.

Charlottetown, March 26, 1888.

GREAT CLEARANCE SALE

BOUTS & SHOES, Vominion Boot & Shoe Store.

—-AT THE—— Duvriss the Menth sf “March,

J. Eo. MIACHONALD

Entire Steck of Boots and Shoes at a Discount of 20 per cent. off his usual low prices.

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The Stock is nearly all New last Fall. Customers are sure to get the best value

for their money at THE DOMINION BOOT AND SHOE STORE,

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Je MWcuUNALD,

February20—dy & wky PROPRIETOR.

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SALE

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a OR — — 0 dgciee douse Spring Importations. Bargains will be given in

GREAT cCLEARANCE ir-U)- JAMES PATON & CO. Must clear out Surplus Steck to make room for Large every Hepariment during this Month.

Ladies and Children’s HOSIERY, ‘** KID GLOVES and MITTS,

ULSTER and MANTLE CLOTHS, CORSETS, all sizes (from best inakers), W hite and Cream LACES and EDGINGS, | ‘WV ool and Tapestry TABLE COVERS, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS and SCARFs, DRESS GOODS (in newest shades), LINEN COLLARS and CUFF,

SCOTCH TWEEDS-—-Nice patterns, selling very cheap,

TRUNKS and VALISES, all sizes, “6 +s

ROOM PAPER-—The latest patterns, the largest assortment, the lowest prices,

JAMES PATON & CQ,,

March 1, 1888—dy & wky MARKET SQUARE.

Men’s Heavy OVERCOATS and REEFERs, SILK and FELT HATs, | RUBBER CLOTHING, | LINDERS and DRAWERs, CARDIGAN JACKETS,

White Cottons, Print Cottons, Grey Cottons, Pillow Cottons, Sheeting Cottons, Shirting Cottons, Table Linens, Towels, Towelling,

Dress Geos,

Cashime es,

Merinees,

Plushes, Silks, Brocades,

Gieves, Corsets, Hosiery, Embroideries, Coilars and Cuffs,

And a Well Assorted Stock of all kinds of

DRY GOODS,

VERY CHEAP, AT

STANLEY BROTHERS,

BROWN’S BLOCK,

Ch’town, March 9, 1888.—eod & wky.

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