THE THE DAILY EXAMINER.

DECEMBER 10, 1880.

Rey. Mr. Carruthers’ Last Letter.

We regret very much that the Rev James Carruthers has intimated his tion to retire from the discussion of the issue brought on by means of the anti-Scott Act petition. Mr. Carruthers is one of the very few active promoters of the Scott Act who cares to argue from the facts. We relied upon his assistance in placing the clearly before the

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‘facts of the care” ors in order that they might be enabled His retire-

elect to come to a right judgment. ment from the engagement so early in the day may be regarded as a misfortune. = {i is hardly possible that he has already been wounded in the fight ; and yet we cannot imagine that a leader, so prominent as he, would, without good cause, show the white feather.

Mr. Carruthers said in the course of his first lettes : **let us first have the fact, and the explanations can follow.” THB ExawIner has furnished some facts show: ing the extent of the import and consump- tion of liquors, and intends to furnish some other facts, meet Mr. Car- ruthers’ demand, if it be possible to do so

But Mr. Carruthers hastens to dispute the facts. He questions whether the pro- portion of liquers brought here and not entered at either Customs or Excise is greater than it was in former years. That he questions that which everyone who knows anyching about the matter will tell him is true. The quantity of liquors obtained in this way is, we adinit, open te A gentleman who is in a much

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oe Rev. James Carruthers oF the editor of

Tar Examiner, declared yesterday that ** fully two-thirds of the liquors imported to this Island is purchased, duty paid, at Jlalifax, St. John, M mntreal and other places”; and uo person wits whom we have spoken has estimated the liquors brought here at less than half the whole volume of import. We have set it down as half ~and believe that that figure is well within the mark

But what need to haggle about the amount of the import! We have testimony concerning the results which cannot be dis- puted by Mr. Carruthers or by anyone else who has taken the Scott Act side, —the tes- timony of those who delight in the thought that they are temperance men, pdr excel- lence, because they have no scruplea about the matter and can shout, at the beginning of the discussion, ‘1 am against the peti- tion”; the testimony of the foremost, if not the most respected, of the exponents of the Scott Act cause. Take, for exawp'e,

the Rev. Fred. E. J. Lioyd. This gentleman is a recent convert. He is now so zealous for the cause that his services are a ie

absolute disposal of the temperance work- ers in Charlottetown.” Who among the Scott Act workers 1s prepared to refute the statements of the Rev. Fred. E. J. Lloyd ? Mr. Lloyd declares that,-

“Drunkenness, gross, persistent, habitual, in alarmingly prevalent in Charlottetown, 1 fear in all classes of the community, and, as a consequence, 60 also sre those crimes which are born of elcoholism. Reputations are be- ing blasted (many nopelessly). pockets emptied, health ruined, fair promises blighted, hearts broken, noble manhood wallowing in

the mire.”

This strong statement is emphatically ea- dorsed by the Patriot another great Scott Act worker. The Patriot says :

“We are much pleased with the tone of the Rev. Fred E. J. Lieyd's letter pallies il pre fad Livyd as done. * The facts of the case’ are patent to every one but thoae possessed of that worst of all blindness—do not want to see.”

Then there is the statement of that other ‘foremost worker” —the Guardian :

“There are few cities, we believe, in the Do- minion that are so completely in the hands of the rum element as Charlottetown.

This evidence ought to be considered un- questionable, and irrefutable,—at least by those who have warmly espoused the Scoti Act cause ; for is it not out of the mouths of highly respected Scott Act leaders ? What need, then, for figures from the cus- toms or the excise, or estimates based upon such figures and upon the statements of re- putable men who have opportunities to observe and judge concerning the quantity of liquor that is brought here duty paid 7 The case of the Scott Act has, in part at least, been given away. On the vestimony

of the Rev. Fred. E. J. Lloyd, the Patriot and the Guardian, the administration of the Scott Act in Charlottetown is open to condemnation. The Scott Act champions portray a state of society in respect to the abuse of intoxicants which is shocking to those who really love temperance and sobriety and hate drunkenness and its kindred evils. And yet, any one who dares to suggest a change is denounced ; and any one who stops for a moment to consider whether or not the Scott Act is the best temperance law in existence, is pointed out as being ‘‘on the fence.” What guarantee has been given the thoughtful, scrupulous, City electors that there will be a better administration of the law in the event of the Scott-Act being sustained on the 8th of January? Have we an assurance that the City Council will not again be placed under the control of the liquor interest ? Are any measures being taken to prevent a recurrence of the event

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it again be a simple question of the WwW. ©. T. U. against all the poweis of the City Council and the liquor dealers * May we expect that the Rev. James Car- ruthers and his fellow clergymen will con- tinually preach against drunkenness and

of the civic elections of last year ? Will

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teach the members of their congregations the evil thing and to law? Shall we hear thun-

to avoid

respect the ders of denunciation against the hypocrites who openly vote for the Scott Act, and whiskey ;—who advocate of newspapers

secretly drink the Scott Ac in which they hold shares and are particeps criminis with the violators of the law ? Are reasons

by means

there, in skort, substantial for believing that the condition of the town ac to intemperance and morality will Le improved if the Scott Act be again sustsin- ed? These are questions to which the sin- cere, electors of Charlottetown have a right to expect a clear and definite answers before they cast

sober and law-abiding

their ballots on the 8.h of January.

Mr. Carruthers is surprised that THe EXAMINER is content to follow public opin- ion in this matter instead of moulding it asin other matters. Wo beg to assure the reverend gentleman that Tue Examin- zx is, in respect to the question—as in res- pect to every other question that is brougl t up—the exponent, interpreter, and to some extent, perhaps, the leader of public opin- There area few simple souls who with

ion. think that Scott-Act is synonymous temperance, and that when they have cast their ballots for the Scott-Act they have fulfilled their duty. But the mass of the electors of Charlottetown are intelligent men ,and as such are influenced and guided by statements of fact and argument, rather than by statements that this or that news- paper is on this or that side. A great many persons would rather use their own judg- ments than be dictated to by any man or any journal. It is to the judgment of the electors of Cha:lottetown that that Tue Examiner appeals. We refer to the facts, we raise the points, we indicate the diff- culties and the weaknesses on either side, we discuss the question ; we ask the people to think and judge for themselves; we warn them against the danger of jumping at conelusions,—we have no doubt what- ever that they will decide rightly in the end. In adopting this course, Tue Ex- awtner is fulfilling the true mission of a publie journal.

Charged With Violating the Medical .Act.

Dr. Geo. A. Baynes appeared before R. R. Fitzgerald, J. P., to-day, charged with violating section 33 of the ** Provincial Medical Act, 1890,” by (1) illegal adver- tising, and (2) itinerancy. Section 33 reads as followa :—

“1t shall not be lawful for any itinerant person to attempt to practice medicine, sur- gery or midwifery ia this Province by opening a transient office therein, or by any form of wiitten or printed advertisement, or »ther- wise assign or eppoint such transient office or other place for the purpose of such practice, untess he shall have obtained by payment ot a license fee of fifty dollars a license from the Registrar, who shal] not grant the same with- out the advice and conseut of the *‘ Medical Council” heretofore mentioned, and the said ‘‘Medieal Board” are hereby authorized, in their discretion, to grant such license for a limited time to such persons app!ying for the same.”

The charge of itinerancy was first en- quired into. After hearing the evidence of several witnesses called to prove that Dr. Biynes had been at Summerside, Georgetown, Scuris, Montague, Mount Stewart, Cape Traverse, Keusington, Vic- toria and Emerald, for the purpose of practicing his profession, the further hear- ing of the case was adjourned until Monday next.

The illegal advertising case also stands adjourned until Monday.

L. H, Davies, Q. C., and D. C. McLeod are the counsel fur the prosecution; I. Peters appears for the defence.

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guest in a New York hvtel are summarized as follows by a recent patren :—

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Time, just short of one hour. Nawber of servants, four. Real cost of supper at wholesale wou'd be:

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Net profit to house, $1.49, Great is New York! —__-~._——_——_

Wreck or tHe Bratrice.—A correspon. dent at Malpeque furnishes the followiag ad- ditional particulars of the loss of the Beatrice, to which reference has already been made in Tar Examiner: The schooner Beatrice, Capt Arnold, of Halifax, was driven ashore on Hogg Island, while trying to make this harbor during the gale of the Ist inst., aud has be- come a total wreck. The remaikably high tide which accompanied the storm carried her so far up the beach that the crew were, with considerable risk to their liver, en»bled to reach the share by jumping into the surf. In their drenched condition they wandered for six hours in search cf relief, but, finding no inhabitants on the island, they returned to the scene of the wreck, all more or less frost- bitten, To their great delight, they found that the tide had in the meantime receded, leaving the ship high and dry. They were thus enab'ed to board her again and kindle a fire to relieve their sufferings. But for this good fortune they would certainly have per- ished from exposure. After the storm abated the men abandoned the schooner and landed at Malpeque, where they received much needed assistance from the Marine Depart- ment through representation of the local Col- lector. Cupt. Arnold owned a half interest in

his share was uninsured.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR,

Letter from Rev. James Car- ruthers.

Sin,—I would gather from your editor-

ials of yesterday's issue, that you refuse to}

enter upon the discussion as outlined in

the figures in the manner | suggested. do not for a moment assume to dictate Tue ExaMINeR what course it ought pursue. As its editor you know best; and 1 am willing to leave it thus. Yet l cannot but express some surprise at one or two things in your issue of yesterday

1. 1 confess to some astonishment at the statement that your present course is one of pelicy, although you are pleased to speak of it under the name. of prudence. | hope that there are but few temperance men in this city who follow such a course, on such an important question. With me, and 1 cannot but hope with many others, it is more than policy,-—more than pru- dence; that it is an eterval principle, that it is a solemn obligation which we owe to God and man, and must be discharged without fear of man, and without respect to policy or party.

¥. L was also surprised to read that at some future date youintended to come to some conclusion on the matter,—that in short you would follow public opinion, in- stead of moulding it. That there may be no mistake, I will ure your own words: ‘* We prefer to find out, and consider, and discuss, all points in connection with the matter, and then (the italics are yours not mine) decide upon the course to be pur- sued.” I always understood from your position in this city, that you led rather “than followed and framed public opinion rather than be moulded by it. That it is not so in this case means something which youcan understand better than [To say that at some future day you would act, 3s tantamount to dviug uething; for ina few weeks the election will be upon us. In all other matters you kept well ahead and led the putlic mind ; why it should he other- wise in this, I cannot determine.

3. As regards my assuming that you were opposed to the Scott Act lam content to leave that mutter with your readers. We all know the position youtook at the last clection, and we know the reward. From that day to this the paper has not re- ceded from its position of opposition, not even accepting yours of yesterday,

4. As to thefigures you give editorially, the most that can be made of them is— that the consumption of liqnor in this pro- vince for last year, or rather for 1889 90, amounted to 64,948 gallons. The wholesale dealers can inform you how much of that went into Prince County. Lrefuse to accept what this or that man thinks. To do so would be to lead us into sn endless and un- profitable discussion. If you are allowed to assume, I also would claim the right and give the opinion of men concerning the trade before it became so ‘* interprovin- cial” as to the amount of liquor that was brought into this province, in all its ports, large and small, by all sorts ef crafts, brought from Great Britain, the States, other provinces and the West Indies, and and which never entored the Custéms. My assumption might bs more accurate than yours, or it might net. It might be as groundless as yours, or it might not ; in any case who is to decide between us / For my part I simply set one as against the other, and reach the plain facts. Now what are these facts? Thatisa province of some 120,009 people, and under the Scott Act, 64,948 gallons of l'quor were consumed in one year; that is the most you can make of it. But, Sir, let me give you the other side of the question. In the same province when it was under the }i- cense system, and had a little over 95 009 of a population, the consumption was 155,. 000 gallons, a difference in one year in fa- vor of the Scott Act of over 90,000 gallonsand that, too, when the popu- lation had increased something like 15,000. Sir, let these figures ray whether or not the Scott Act restricts the sale of liquor. You also seem to lay special stress on the drunkenness in Char’ottetown. If you will take the trouble to go over the police records you will find that when this city was under the license system, say in 1875,-76,-77, in these three years alone the arrests for drunkenness amounted to some- thing like 2,200; and then if you will add up, not three years only of the Scott Act, but ten, you will find that in the whole ten years from 1880, the total exceeds but lit- tle the three years under the licence rule. In other words, there was more harm done in three years when the city was under the license systent than in ten years when it was under the Scott Act; even with that Act badly enforced. If you wish anything else to convince you that the Act restricts far and away beyond anything we have ever had, the action of the liquor men will serve you to some purpose.

Thanking you for your space, I now re- tire from a discussion which | had hoped might have been profitably carried on; for, in THe ExaMInerR I had thought to have found one who, like mysclf, preferred facts to that which is so often written on the subject.

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James CaRRUTHERS, Ch'town, Dec. 8th, 1890,

Vancouver City. Sim,—It is my desire, with your kind permission, to inform my friends on the Island, to some little extent, about this city of Vancouver, which is held up to Eastern eyes in such a favorable light. The first thing that strikes the stranger on arriviog here is the newness and the fresh- ness of the city. No mess-covered roofs or decaying structures mar the beauty of the streets as in eastern cities. This is not surprising when we know that six years ago the site of the city was a forest, Aside from its newness, however, the city has nothing to beast of as regards regular- ity or order. Theoldest city in Canada does pot present a greater variety of styles in architecture. Every stracture has been built more for the purpose of meeting the present need cr for {pleasing a single fancy than for making a general impress- sion of neatness and proportion. The out- come of thisis« pile of buildngs thrown together, of all shapes and sizes. A mean wouden shanty is placed by the side of a brick or stone building, and next to it comes a vacant let covered with gigantic cedar stumps. This is more the rule ih the business portion of the city. Down East we do the largest part of our adver- tising in the vewspapers. Here the papers get the smallest share of it; the greater

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part of it appearing in one insertion on the roofs, walls and doors of the houses, and aiding much to the general appearance of luntidiness. Here there are only three kinds of business carried on to any extent, namely, real estate, hotel keeping and ithe saloon trade. As you travel through ithe principal streets you are almost sure to meet with a real estate broker on every corner. Some of the principal blocks con- sist entirely of saloons and restaurants. | Remove those three industries (?) from Van- | couver and the city would present a very ‘empty appearance. Besides tho three branches of business { have meutioned there is little to attract newcomers, and it is surprising how many are attracted here by theaé. ‘The remainder consists chic fly of Chineee and Japs. Weill, I must not forget to mention that we have some good mercan- tile houses here tuo, whose proprietors are becoming very comfortable on a profit of 100 and 200 percent. ‘Tho prices which pew-arrivals are called upon to pay in this city for the necessities of life js truly alarm- ing, and at once does away with the idea that wages are high. We cannot deny that wages hero are far higher for the laboring class than down Kast, but when the ex- penses of living are deducted the remainder is not so encouraging. 1 would advise all in the humblest walks of life who anticipat- ed a visit to the West for the purpose of making a fortune to consider very seriously the other side of the argument, and if their income is the first inducement let their out- ay be the second. If this bit of advice is strict!y adhered to it will prevent the sad ruin of many airy casties and give to our litt'e Island down east some of the appre- ciation which it deserves from our girls and

boys. That the west is a glorious country with a great future before it we cannot deny, but it needs ‘money and enterprise to make it a suc- cest. There are too many men walking

the strects in search of ewployment, and too list’e capital. ‘The gime of Real Estate is played out, and a man, ia order to buy a decent lot in any part of the city or sub- divisions a d build a comfortable house there on, would require a very handsome stake, and would be looked npon down east as a moueyed man, Real Estate is now marked at such f. buleus prices, that for years a purchaser would have to wait before getting back*his money with interest. Land avywherej wicbia a few miles of the city cannot be had for less than $20 0,0 or $300%.°0 per ac:e, and not an acce of itis cleared. At greater disvarc 6 from the city land is cheaper, and a man by taking 160 acres and makiug the necessary im- provements can do well by it, previding he hasa few thouscnls to start with. Here money makes money, and a man must spect late tu do anything. It was different a few years ago, but the harvest is past and gro: gleanings hard to scrape up. A vord incu- clusion about the dazziing inducewents which have been offered frum time to time, for the purpose of bringing young ladies out west, Let mesay that this plan has worked remark- ably well and ladies are quite as numerous #8 the opposite sex, if not more so, and the soviety that they are compelled to mingle with is by no means more desirable than they have at home.

Hoping that this letter may find a place among my many friends whe read your p«per, and always glad te send you @ little infor- mation in my humble way, I remain, yours sincerely,

Jacos B, DockenporFr.

Vancouver City, BC.

ANEW UAILY.

U' is the intention ef the *‘ ISLAND GUARDIAN” PUBLISHING COM-

PANY to issue

A LARGE 28-COLUMN

DAILY NEWSPAPER

from their Office, Cameron Block, during the Scott Act Election campaign, The first issue will appear on

Saturday Evening, Dec. 13th,

and will contain Foreign Telegrams, Local Miscel'any, etc., ete.

The “DAILY GUARDIAN” will be sent to any address till afrer the campaign for 25 cents, and wiil be onsale atthe Bazaar Store, H. A. Harvie’s, Theo. Chappelle's, the Post Office, and on the streets,

Advertising rates furnished on application. Bb. D. HIGGS, Editor and Manager. declQ—dy 21 wky hi

MUST BE PAID.

LL accounts rendered from Watson's Drug Store on July ist, 1899, must be paid betore January I]:t, prox, when the accounts for the past six months wi’) be rendered, ti—declO

Hon. Mr. Laurier’s Visit.

a": HON. WILFRED LAURIER, M.P., Leader of the Liberal Party of Canaer, will address a

Mass Public Mecting MARKET HALL, CHARLOTTETOWN, ON THE EVENING OF

Mond:y, 22nd December, instant,

on the Pub‘ic Questions of the Day.

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Mr. Laurier will be sccompanied by several Prominent Membeis of the Honse of Com- mons, who, it is expected, will also deliver addresses, Tickets will be issued from all Stations on the Railway to Charlottetozn on the 22nd inst., the day of the mecting, good to return next day. ‘Lhe doors will be open at 7 p. m., and the chair wil be taken at 8 o'clock, shai p. THOMAS W. DODD, President Liberal Association, H. C. MACDONALD, Secretary Liberal Association.

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‘‘Of what so many people want, if they bat knew about it,”

In the hope of assisting you to decide wat and wher to buy for Xmas, we have prepared a list of some of the many ATTRACTIVE and SERVICEABLE articles we have for the

Christmas Season.

BEER BROS.

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SILKS—-BLACK and COLORED. SILKS--DRESS and MANTLE, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. SILK and WOOL SQUARES. PURSES and HAND SATCHELS. OPERA CLOAKS. FANS—SATIN and GAUZE, KID GLOVES—GUARANTEED. HANDKERCH8HIEFS IN BOXES. STAINLESS HUSIERY. OSTRICH FEATHER BOAS,—

FUR MUFFS and BOAS, FUR CAPES and CAPS, FUR STORM COLLARS, FUR JACKETS,

FUR GOODS, in

PERSIAN LAMB, BEAVEB, ASTRAKAN, SOUTH SEA SEAL, BEAR, ALASKA SABLE, NUTRIA, LYNX, COON. SILK SEALETTE, for LADIES’ JACKETS. FUR-LINED CLOAKS.

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“Good Goods, “Best Makes,

‘Beer JBros.

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Bigver Bargains

THAN EVER, Are to be had This Week at the Bazaar Store.

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SMAS CARDS! XMAS CARDS!

Over 5,000 New Piain and Boxed Cards to select from. Als, a fine stock of Card Boxes, trimmed with Plush, Silk and Satin--something new.

Gur Plush, Leather, Izzano and Oxidized Silver Goods will be found in every conceivable shape.

Ladies’ and Gents’ Dressing Cases, Ladies’ and Gents’ Cuff and Colier Boxes, a ee — oe ae Boxes, Work Boxes and Jewel Shee, Gente” Shaving Cases, ies’ Work kets, Albums, Satchels, Purses, i Toilet Brushes, Combs, Easels and Mirrors, Candlesticks. ae

We have but one word to say for our Albu i Pl adie Ps sENY PRS Wk Dt Go Soe

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China, Glass and Crockery ware.

LAMPS (Hall, Parlor and Library), VASES, TOILET SETS, CUPS and

The Latest Novelty.

Latest Styles,” Lowest Prices.”

’ Bottles—Cheap ! Cheaper !! Cheapest!!!

SAUCERS, Jugs. Candlesticks, Card and Fruit Baskets, Tumblers and Goblets, Shaving Mugs, Finger Bowls, Ink Bottles, Ink Stands, Toilet Buttles, Vinegar

(o)— SLEIGHS, PUNGS AND SLEDS.

SELLING AT COST, TO CLEAR :—Our Stock of Two I Sle our 3) cent Sleighs and be surprised. The Beat only sen —

TOYS! TOYS! TOYS!

It ia an acknowledged fact that the BAZAAR STORE h the Finest Stock of TOYS, and at the LOWEST PRICES, of any House in "wigs he sale orders filled carefully and promptly. Everything New, Strange and Comieal-

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Toy Books of Every Description,

Including Boys’ and Girls’ Own Annual, Young America, Chatterbox, Chatter ae ee a Toy Books by the thousand, at prices unheard of, so, a few fine Works of Art, costly but at terri ; ions. JLLUS- TRATED XMAS PAPERS, with Supple ae errible reductions

N. B.—Before purchasing your Xmas Presents, cali and hear the prices at the BAZAAR STORE. We don’t ask you to buy; the goods sell haiiesioes,

BAZAAR STORE, QUEEN ST.

Charlottetown, December 10, 1890.

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