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MARCH 28, 1884

Estimates and Expenditures.

le organ of the Opposition devotes |

over a column to pointing out discrepen- | cies between the estimates and expen-| ditures ot last year. Our contemporary | professes great surprise and dissatis-| faction, because in every particular the

expenditure does pot exactly correspond | . . | social events, was yesterday evening the

with the estimates. One would con-| : : : : 7

isubject of a short but heated discussion

clude from the Organ’s statements that

any difference of this kind is a thing un-| known when the Grits undertake to run |

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Governments. Let us see. Take the

year 1878 when Mr. L. H. Davies was |

penditures compared with his estimates. Education in that year he estimated to cost $76,300. The amount paid for that service was $65,550.15, but this only included three quarters salary to teachers. A farther sum of $20,000 must be added which shews the estimates were $9,250 under the actual sum required. Then take roads, small bridges, and culverts. This service was estimated in 1878 to cost $35,000. The amount paid was $54.475.98. There was here an underestimate of over $19.000, to say nothing of the large amounts carried for- ward in consequence of the Commissioner of Public Works’ cireular in October ot that year, that no more road orders should be paid. Then take wharves. Tie estimate for these was $10,000 00 and the expenditure was $14,331.58, an under-estimate of $4,331.58. Next comes the Lunatic Asylum, for construction, the estimate for which was $40,000.00. The expenditure in this case appears to be $40 654.10, but a further sum of over $8,000.00, which was due the con- tractors, was carried to 1879, intereat

way the “great” financier, Mr. Davies, made his expenditure square with his estimates :—

Actual Betimated. Expenditure. Expenditure........ $ 76 300 $ 85,550.00 Roads, Bridges, &e.. 35,000 54,475. 98 Se aS 10,000 14,331.55 Lunatic Asylum... 40,000 48,654.10

$161,300 $203,011.66

Expenditure in excess of estimates, $41,811 66, in four items,

The discrepeucy would, in all pro- bability, be $10,000 greater had it not been for the ‘‘draw but draw slowly’ policy pursued by the Davies Govern- ment at the close of 1878.

Let us now turn to the amounts estimated by Mr. Davies to be received

ss ; of members of the Assembly. Its lead- finance milvister, and see how his ex-!/. 5 : - y°. % jing article contained the salieut points

jot the correspondence, as well as

failure must be sustained by him or the company he represeats, and cannot be

visited upon us, On the other hand,

the ‘benefits of the scheme must be

}mainly ours, and yet, while anticipating isuch profit, we trust the venture may

not be unremunerative to its promptors, should the Federal Government grant the subsidy they require. . -~-The ecvterprise of THe EXAMINER in furnishing its readers with the earliest information on important political and

inthe House of Assembly. When the Pier Correspondence had been read and laid on the table, Tne Examiner was shortly afterwards placed in the hands

a list of the piers taken over by the Dominion -Government, the emount of refund, the sum set down for the repairs this year, a list of the works which the Engineers reported as of Federal importance, @tc., eC. Mr. Perry, after reading the ariicle, acknow- ledged by his action that it contained more information than he had extracted from the original documents, though they were read in a very distinct voice by the Clerk. Instead therefore of being grateful to Tue ExAMINER for putting the matter so clearly before the public, he was ungracious enough to accuse some member of be- traying the secrets of the Executive. Mr. Farquharson followed iu the same line ot complaint. No one wondered. These men are imperfectly acquainted

with the art of Printing and they have

| but faint ideas of the power and rap‘dity

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being paid upon it. Here then is the} L.

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of the pen. Little attevtion was, there- fore, given to their frivolous complaints, and Hon. Messrs. Sullivan, Ferguson and Prowse acted wisely in merely twitting them on their childlike conduct in this

REPRESENTATIVE FISHES, AT THE CAPITAL! A Visit to the New Museum,

THE EXHIBIT BY PROVINCES.

THE NEW MUSEtM. One of the most interesting and attrac-

in 1878, and enquire how far they were] ‘ve resorts for the citizens of Ottawa, the

realized :

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members of the Commons and Senators, and the hundreds of sessional visitors, is the ‘‘New Museum,” as it is called, that

in a prominent hall here, will be an attrac- tion for some time to come.

A SHOR? VISIT to the rooms, in company with W. D. Dimock, Esq., B. A , the Canadian Secre- tary of the late London Exhibi'ion, has given us a@ better idea than we ever had before of {the variety, extent and value of our deep sea, river and lake fisheries. The Canadian exhibit in England must have been exceedingly fine, and as practical as it possibly could be made. Commercial fish, in every variety, were shown, either pickled, dried, smoked, turned, or in what- ever way they are placed upon the wwarket. The same fish were also represented in

MAGNIFICENT FAXIDERMAL SPECIMENS, also by paintings and drawings, and for the benefit and study of the scientific man, spledidly preserved in alcohol, with the family and genuine names of all such at- tached. Besides the specimens of fish here, ALL KINDS OF NETS

and fishing gear for the capture of the in- habitants of the sea, vessels and boats full sizes and models used in the prosecution of the fisheries,fish hatcheries in full working operation; and the act of hatching some fifteen or twenty thousand of the Salmo Salary was successfully accomplished, and the keeping perfectly fresh and sweet during the whole exhibition some twelve hundred pounds of fish of different kinds in refrigerators of Canadian patent. All these things successfully carried out, rendered the Canadian Court of the late Fisheries Exhibition one of the most popular and attractive in the whole great show. No distinction of Provinces or localities was made, but all were blended, as effectively together as possible, to make the best show for our common home-——Canada. Our visit to the specimens that have been returned to Ottawa showed us pretty well the compli- ment furnished by each Province to the general exhibit.

NOVA SCOTIA

is strong in her great variety of carnivoral fish. Codfish. shad, salmon, hake, haddock, pollock, herring, mackerel, halibut, and many other varieties show that the banner Province of Canada in the wealth of deep sea fisheries is yet away ahead of almost our whole Dominion taken together. Her boats are perfect gems and _ are admired by all. The models of the fish- ing boats from Luneuburg, Shelburne, Yarmouth and Richmond counties can hardly be surpassed. Tho handsomest, full size fishing boat in the whole London Fisheries Exhibition was acknowledged to be in the Canadian Court, and was present- ed by the Government to His Royal High- ness the Prince of Wales, who had expressed a desire to buy the boat. It was built by Messrs. Empree & Son, of Port Hawkes- bury, Cape Breton. The Province of

NEW BRUNSWICK

also made a good dispiay in London, and is well represented in the specimens that have been brought back to Ottawa. The taxidermal specimens, though fair, do not show the hand of the finished artist. The most magnificent sturgeons that were on exhibition were from the St. John River. The samples of Noble’s and Baur’s canned lobsters sent to London, we understand,

ocean again to Ottawa, they are in & won- derful state of preservation.

Last, bu! not least, we Ifwve the quota of exhibits contributed by

OUR GLM OF THE NORTHERN SEA,

Col. J. Hunter Duvar, our Visheries In- spector, did allin his power to have repre- sented every branch of our Island Fisheries, and he hassuceeeded mostadmirably. The only drawback in the appearance and value of his really fine representative exhibit was the long delay last year of the ‘‘Northern Light” when caught in the ice off George- town. This most materially affec'ed the apecimens, especially the stuffed birds, and the samples of rope, nets and lines. Still we find quite an interesting collection, now placed before the public here. The ar- morial shields of the Province are quite conspicions'y exposed, and it seems like home again to read on a large gilt shield, one well known, parva sib ingenti. Models of boats of most every kind used in Prince Edward Island waters are shown. We noticed birch bark canoes,dug out punt,dory, ssene boats, pinkey, fishing schooner, ice- boats, scows, etc. The models are well meade and are true specimens of our marine architecture, as applied to the purpose of our sea-faring and fishing population, Nets are shown in abundance and variety. The model of a Fish Poinard, after an improve- ment by J. H. Myrick, Esq., of Tignish, is much admired. Cod hand lines, mackerel lir.es, cordage of all kinds, hooks for cod, ling bars and mackerel fishermen’s knives, floats, sinkers, lobster cage traps, oyster tongs, etc., give a good idea of the outfits and equipment of our fishermen. Market- able food fishes, mackerel, cod, herring and bass were shown in London and were considered good specimens. The models of our mussel mud diggers are objects of curious interest to all visitors. The stuffed specimens are unfortunately almost ruined by the mishap of their long confinement in the “Northern Light.” The history of P. EK. Island fisheries is also presented in a well digest and readable form, and taken all in all we have every reason to be proud of the stand we had at the late London Exhibition, and of the prominent position that we now have inthe new Museum at the Capital.

N. J. CAMPBELL,

(Successor to Campbell & Rayden)

Anctioneer and Commission Merchant, SHIP BROKER, AND INSURANCE AGENT, COR. OF QUEEN AND WATER STS., Charlottetown, P. EH. Istand.

Importer and Jobker of Cheice Groceries and Spices.

General Agent for P. E. Island of the British Empire Mutual Life Assurance Com- p»ny, of London, England >

Special sttention given to Auction Sales of Lu aber, Coal, Fish, Apples and other Fruit, Real Estate, Household Furniture, Bankrupt

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Ch’town, March 17, 1884. —Im eod ¥

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FOR THE PRESENT, IN THE

store formerly occupied by H..A. Harvie,

QUEEN STREET, NEARLY OPPOSITE WATSON’S DRUG STORE,

Ch’town, March 6, 1884.—dy wkly

Wew Ccttens,

Saciedae — 2 pepe contains a large pertion of the Canadian | bad no rivals, as they were immensely fae we Stocks, and all kinds of Merchan- imei tn 9 OF,01%. 22) specimens which were brought from the — to any produced there from any Correspondence and Consignments solicited. te ca 43.000 30 262.00 | Sreat International Fisheries Exhibition. | ether country. The frozen fish, in Refri- Returns promptly made. "0: : "~*~ | Ottawa, in the shape of a museum, has| gerators, that were sent from the Resti- March 28, 1884. Weh . . | $103,000 $84 641.42 | BeVer had anything so attractive, and the | gonche and other rivers could not be sur- © aPre Just opened - large Stock of

passed. In Ottawa we find the most mag-

scores who visit the rooms daily, invariably

; macuiyhe less than estimates, $24,- } admit that they have been pleased and in- 641 42, in two items. |structed. The new museum has been open This is Mr. Davies’ record as a finan- | barely sixteen days. Yet 2,000 people have cier. The ex-Governor has not even | @vailed themselves of the opportunity it has as good a record. Apart from certain | forded of inspecting the endless variety : of fishes from ali parts of Canada, and the

pasty transactions in pen-knives, rubber | other rare and valuable productions of our

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— re — Saas ae | Seas that before were unknown to them. A eaaten ee J geological museum can never be so attrac-

rovince, and pocketing a large amount | tive to the masses as large collections of of travelling expenses which he did not| natural history, and especially when the earn when Governor of the Northwest,| specimens inelude that brand of natural he has not had mavy opportunities of| story which may be included in the great displaying his great financial abilities, | f™mily—Pisces.

a ; = as : Tho eagerness with which all classee, nor the peculiar kind of “honor” which learned and unlearned, rich and poor, visit this new museum, and the curiosity dis- played by all to learn everything possible about the nature, growth, size, mode of capture and value of these finny specimens, to some extent explain how it was that

THE LATE EXHIBITION IN LONDON

he mosthighly appreciates. Steam Communication with Great Britain.

Many of our readers have reason to

nificeut taxidermal specimens of the same fish that have been admired by hundreds of thousands in London, and now ina more private way grace the rooms, where, for the time being, the Department have seen fit to place them. The old, quaint and historic Province of

QUEBEC,

next to Nova Scotia, bore away the lion’s share of valuable awards, and certificates of merit and honor. The huge white whale, 2,000 Ibs. in weight; the mackerel por- beagle, 600 lbs.; the great thresher sharks, and the tunny, of some 400 lbs. weight, are greatly to be admired, and certainly are the most attractive specimens in the whole exhibiton. The salmon from that Province are not as fine taxidermal speci- mens as those from Ontario, but in size and variety they greatly outnumber them. Oils from all kinds of fish that yield oil, are to be seen; harpoons, bomb lances for

NOTICE.

LL persons ewing Robert Young, of

Charlottetown, merchant, are hereby notified to make payment forthwith to the subscriber, agent of Messrs. Daniel & Boyd, assignees of said debts, at Robert Young's store, 77 Queen Street, Charlottetown.

W. J. ROBERTSON, Ch’town, March 28, 1884 —6i

Schooner For Sale.

HE schooner ‘“ Enterprise,’ twenty tons Register. Apply to

A KENNEDY & CO,, Head of Queen’s Wharf. Ch town, March 28, tf

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN PRINTS, NEW SPRING STYLES, Received Before the Advance in Duty,

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We have an immense stock of

GREY AND WHITE COTTONS,

Purcbased when the Cotton market was at the lowest point of depression.

Kieecy Cottons,

remember how general was the regret | drew nearly four millions of people to its felt in mercantile circles when the steam- doors in the six months doring which it was ship “Prince Edward” made her last trip | °P*"...° ee eee

sae oT ne oe ae oP P\experiment in London would prove a between Liverpool and Charlottetown,| failure, but the result was one of the most

whales, too, and models of boats, fishing apparatus, nets, seines, &c., are in great profusion. The commercial value of these different monsters were also represented.

$500 REWARD.

sheeting Cottens,

Pillow Cottons,

: re For instance, oils from the whale, porpois avd they will, no doubt, th re | successful exhi ‘ 2 ; Ss, z i Sia aichehos iis ae ” Pane held. esful exhibitions that has ever been | 4n4 shark are shown; leather from the A REWARD otf five hundred dollars will J LINEN AND NAPKINS, : at Hulifay tebe = ae " A ra nag aah it eciipelltheh @iltide eheod porpoise, whale-bone from the whale, etc. be paid by the undersigned to the per- . | alilax, aterest and satis-! . oe Gea eet ¢ The Quebec exhibit, we understood from | 80n giving such information as wil] convict | ¥ y re @ faction - ie y "ey : ao — best : Mr. Domick, was greatly enlarged and the party or parties who feloniously de. ewe & aa i al ‘a owe E fi ij ac “W. H. Shanks, of Charlottetown, has| ine eae with bow the aan oF the improved by the collection kindly loaned by | 8troyed by fie, on the night of the 26th . . =9

yl sex ured airect steam communication be vween the faculty of Laval University. instant, the stable situate at the head of |

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London, Liverpool and the Island, provided coe and Fisheries Department, eape- the Dominion Government grant a subsidy | “lly the Provincial Inspectors, entered equal to that allowed the “Prince Edward” | 9P°? the work of getting specimens, and also to the wise surpervision or foresight ai Setileiadies ti . displayed by the Hon. A. W. McLelan ae ly ee ceuaed, | Minister of Marine and Fisheries, in the » Cvery Success 10 his project, | executive management of the whole work. and hope that our representatives at); The position taken by Canada before the Ottawa will do their utmost to obtain| world in this really great International trom the Dominion Government the sub- | competition, redounds with credit to the sidy Mr. Shanks asks. It is not our in-! Minister, to his” Commissioners, and all tention now to point out the advantages | “Mcials engaged in the work. We believe of direct steam communication with the | ‘’* od splendid results achieved will English markets, por to show how such ore _ eee ar! oS . pion, when in two years’ time we shall communication may be maintained with-| again have to face our friends on ihe out doing away with our very efficient| border, in friendly arbitration, as to the service of sailing vessels. It priucipally|annual value to them of the Canadian effects importers and shipping merchants, | fisheries. — aud they best “know the several advan-|. 1®8tructions were issued to the officials tages of either system; but that a reg-|\. cee xan close of the re ularly maintained system of steam | nn ee i

re : ype form the communication with Britain would NUCLEUS OF A MUSEUM.

be of very great benefit to the!. » ’ : Island 3 ; ) | in Natural History, to be located in the sland generally, is too apparent a tek ee : to need further expressi We think | capital, which itis hoped will grow to huge , expression. : € think,| dimensions, and become, as intended, a too, that the members of our Provincial | great public educator. Lord Lorne was Sastinmee : : , Parliament have now an opportunity of| particularly careful to impress upon the beneiittiog their common constituencies | authorities the necessity of returning the by using their influence with higher|steat body of the specimens. This has . ‘3, lana: 6 satay : f powers towuids securivg for the Island | been cone; ome We ei gag ale the..caick : snavhet Lacmeieidtes’ exbibit is now arranged in the Victoria Britich aeeetih ceia 7 a line > Hall, Ottawa. Still a large number of the ae mere at , _— OF Us. It | specimens were left in the Canadian emi- ay » rime £ es os oe _ a ” . ~ . ‘ . . may be ae tha the **Prinee Edwaid gration offices in Great Britain, many were had to be withdrawn and sold because | given to the museums attached to’charitable

before she was sold.”

ONTARIO,

Ontario may have required Edgar’s stirring song to rouce her to victory in a political campaign, but in the position she took at the late Fisheries Exhibition and the display now made in connection there, with this Province, was ons of the most representative of the whole Dominion. Her fish supply is good, but commerciailly in no way.can compare with the great fisheries of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and P. E. Island; and the good show exhibited was only obtained by hard work and by most eflicient officers in that Province doing their beat to see that Ontario was not left hehind. The taxidermal specimens from this Pro- vince are the best in the whole exhibit that have been returned from London, while the models of steam fishing tugs, fish hatcheries, seenes, fish traps, etc., are not surpassed by any Province. From BRITISH COLUMBIA a well arranged and most representative exhibit is shown. Huge salmon—two weighing 79 and 73 lbs. respectively—are presented in large numbers. Many fish peculiar to waters of the Pacific slope are shown, and are objects of interest and study to those who have not visited cur dist :nt west. The scientific collection from that Province is very complete and exceedingly rare. A large collection of apparatus for taking fish, as used Ly the Indians, attracts great attention, and plainly proves the won- derful ingenuity of these untutored tribes,

Knight’s Wha: f, in Souris East.

JAMES McFARLANE, VERNON H KNIGHT, Trustees of Estate of late John Knight.

Souris, March 28, 1884,

SEED WHEAT.

Ws have a quantity of choice Fife and White Russian Seed Wheat, expected in a few days per ‘Northern Light,” imported from a reliable farmer near Toronto, will be sold cheap.

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C. FLEMING, ESQ., Editor of the « Charlotietown Herald, will deliver a

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At the Fisheries Exhibition, British © Adinissi ; e given to tt t ; Priti olum- 1nission, 10 cents; Reserved Seats her traflie was not remuneratiy e, but the | imstitutions in and around London, and | bia took the lead in the quantity and dir. | Cents. Tickets for sale at Fraser & cade DOLLARS, benetits acc ruing while the market was|™#®ny also had to be sold, as they can be} play of tinned salmov, The whole collec- | Prug Store and at A potheearies’ Hall, °

}the ocean would have been really more 1.2 ; r

Mec’ Siiniihe’ ccihans jthan thir marketable value here. Yet

- * * LAS veniure our cou "fs } . . > ’

countenance aod | witha] this, a fine show has been returned,

fupport—espevially as any possible’ and the Specimens now sv netly arranged

fi : iol “An rn ovA ~ S ans than enough to encourage us to give

I sae tb ee ta oo " rae gun. ae i Taare, _

tion reflects much eredit on the Inspector,

specimens were four months on the water

from Victoria to London, exposed for six

months on exhibitton, and thence over the

Mr. A C. Anderson, and considering the | ®! “8b! Pp. m.

Doors open at 7.80 ; Lecture to commence

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