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THe Datty EXAMINER.

JANUARY 24

1884

Election.

The Belfast

lr appears that the annouucement of Mr. Duvean Me Millan as the Grit candi-

date for the Belfast District was premature. It appears that the party wirepullers are doubttul of Mr. Me-|

Millan's ability to gain the seat, and that a meeting is called at Eldon to-day for the purpose of chosing a candidate. It is evident that the Grits feel a want of} confidence in their strength when so} many hitches are allowed to occur in the pomivation of their man.

We hear the most encouraging counts of Mr. Alexander Martin's pros-| pects, and we have vo doubt that if the} Liberal-Conservative party work with a} will they will achieve a splendid victory. | Mr. Martin is wel! known and esteemed |

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in the Southern, Western and Central! parts of the District. He is a man of yood education and _ ability, and will make an_ i =<«able_ and|

energetic representative. The people ot Belfast are net so shortsighted as to add another cypher to their present repre- sentation, or to reject an able man from among themselyes, io sympathy with the Government, and consequently in a good position to advance the interests of the district.

The Patriot of yesterday has a very feeble article onthe Belfast election. Our contemporary does not aitempt a reply to the facts and figures contained in Tne Examiner. The present Gov- erpment have takev $165,000 less| from the people in direct taxation during the

fire years they were in power, than the}

Davies Government would have taken with the same levy as in 1877 and 1878 and they have paid over $23,000 yearly for education over and above the average paid by the Davies Government tor this purpose. This is their record; but, instead of discussing it, the Patriot declares the policy of the Grit opposition tobe “in one word stern Opposition to the policy of Sullivan & Co,” This is just what might be expected from Messrs. David Laird, J. F. Robertson and D. C. Martin. Their sole and only object is to get liold the Goverument; but the people of Belfast will do well to ask these gentle- men what ‘reforms’ they propose to in- augurate wher they obtain the reias. The people of Belfast are too wise to trust these gentlemen or their nominee iu the election, unless they are prepared to show that the present Govera- ment have been dishonest, incapable, or extravagant. This they are unable

get of

todo; but the Patriot endeavors to su p-

ply the wavt by abuse and declamatior. The only fault which is latd to the charge of the present Government is that they do not levy sufficient taxes. We admit that the people would not be at all likely to have that cause for eomplaiht if Mr. Laird or Mr. L. H. Davies were runuing the Government. It is amusing to observe the Patriot trying toshelter Mr. L. H. Davies behind Messrs. Prowse, Lefurgey, Gordon, and DeBlois, without giving these gentlemen any of the credit of passing the Education Act.

The Patriot has the “‘exodts” on the brain. It thinks that the policy of the present Government will compel the people to join the exodus, or fasten a **millstove around their pecks.” Our con- tempory cannot help being silly.’ How lightness of taxation can drive people out of the country or fasten millstones around their necks, is something which the organ will do well to explaia,

The only “millstones” which hang to the necks of our people, were placed there by the efforts of Mr. D. Laird and his party. Some of these the Conserva- tive party have removed, and others they are pow laboring to remove. In reliev- ing the people from the expense of build- ing and maintaining all the wharves and yiers of the Island, they are removing one of Mr. David Laird’s “millstones.” The Patriot, however, announces that it is opposed to the policy of Sullivan & Co. This must mean that the organ is in favor of saddling our Province with

the expense of maintainidg the piers.

The Patriot tells the truth in this matter, but not inteutionally. + Ai ac

—The contract for the supply of Pall- mau palace cars on the Intercolovia) Railwsy will soon expire, and it is just possible that the Dominion Government will wot renew the contract. The Montreal (azelte has some very sensible remarks regarding the matter. It says the contract now existing was entered into @ time when apy other course seem- ed impossible, At that time the Pull- mao sleepers were protected by patent right, and the better: method which has since come into practice of railway com- pabies owning and operating their own sleepers, had not been adopted. The Pullman car was a weeessity of travel. No line was considered equipped without it, and trading on the general sentiment,

the company made exactions which to-day owe should think _ they would hardly venture to ask. Even

the arraugements with ordinary railway compavies were based upon the principle heads I win; tails you lose. But with the Government, if we rightly “ under- stand, the terms of the coniract were especially of the jug-handle order. The company was not satisfied to take its risk, that is to have all the receipts from the cars, giving in return simply a con- ductor and a porter, but it demanded a guarantee of minimum receipts as well. There is no necessity for any considera-

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THE DAILY

longer a mohepoly in the hands of one cor: | poration. Railway companies are begin- ning to,see the importance of having their owh sleer ers atlended to by their own seryants, over whom they have cou- trol. And the Government should adopt the same course. The IJnutercoloni»] Railway sould own its own parlor and | sleeping cars. It cannot posstbly have | more gloom or worse appointed oves thau those which the Pullman Company con-| sider good enough for the Cauadian | travelling public; nor can it have less! civil or obliging cfMicals. The reign of] the Pullman system in Canada should} eud; and when it does end, it will leave! no regrets behind it.

The “City of Columbus.”

j KISS OF}

ACCOUNT—A FAREWELL TOUCHING INCDENTS,

FURTHER MAN AND WIFE--

: | Among the surviving passengers who

arrived in Boston on the 19th, was Mr. John L. Cook of Portland, Me., formerly of the Bunker Hill district. His descrip- tion of the disaster is most melancholy and graphic. He says ‘he never saw a more cheerful company than those who em- barked on the ‘‘Oity Columbus’’ on Thurs- day afternoon last. Almost upon the departure of the steamer the passengers began to fraternize together, and all were looking forward to an unexceptionably pleasant trip. Though toward evening the wind was high and the sea heavy, yet there was not the slightest suspicion or dread of disaster until almost the moment the steamer struck. Everybidy had confidence in the stability of . the craft, and the capacity of the officers and crew to bring them out safely. This was. the prevalent feeling among all the passengers when they retired to their state- rooms and berths im the evening. Mr. Cook’s stateroom was only separated from the captain's by a small air space. The captain had retired only a few minutes before the first premonitions of the disaster and Mr. Cook was still awake. Though the erash scemed something unusual, yet be did not feel specially alarmed until he heard the captain. dressing. -himseli. Almost instantly the other officers of the boat gave the alarm to the passengers that the steamer had met with a disaster, and that it would be wise for them to provide

themselves with life preservers, The scene at this mcement Mr. Cook deserthes as one of melancholy

confusicn. The boat wes rapidly sinking, the fury of the storm was imcreasing, and not one scul on board saw the smallest pos- sible chance of escape from a watery grave. Strong men, many of them, as we)l as the wonien and children, seemed to have com- pletely lost their senses in the face of what appeared an inevitable doom for all. Many were suddenly awakened from sleep, and to all the news of serious danger came with a quickness that hardly admitted of more than a moment for a realization of its awful possibilities. Self-preservation, that etern- al first law of nature, did not prevail every- where, however, according to the observa- tions of Mr. Cook, A TOUCHING INCIDENT.

Among the confused mass who were struggling and screaming was noticed a middle-aged man and his wife. Their con- duct was in marked contrast with that of the other passengers. The panic which had seized the others was not shared by them, but their blanched faces told that they had realized the peril which surround- ed them. The only movement of muscles or nerves was that produced by the chilling atmosphere, They stdod close together, their hands clasped in each other, as if about to contemplate suicide together, and thus fulfil the marital vow of standing by. each other in the varying tide of life’s fortunes and misfortunes. As the wreck careened with the gale from one side to the other, and while the spray and ‘waves were drenching them at every mo- ment, the husband turned and imprinted a kiss upon the companion of his hfe, and while thus embraced a heavy sea broke over the wreck and both were washed away and not seen afterward. Mr. Cook says the scene was one which will remain indel- libly impressed upon his ae until his dying day. The conduct of the little Fans- worth boys, of Townsend, Mr. Cook des- cribes as heroic beyond conception. They gained therigging early after the disasterand were near him and the captain of the steamer during the,weary hours intervening before assistance arrived. The youngest was more gamey than his older brother, and, together with Mr. Cook, they cuffed and pounded him at interyals to prevent him fronf sur- rendering to cold and exhanstion. When at leng'h ‘he revenue cutter arrived, they both seemed animated with new life and both jumped from the rigging and swam to the rescuing boat with as much cheer- fulness avd vigor as if they had been dis- torting on.a summer’s evening in the tepid waters of the sluggish Merrimac.

AN IMPORTANT STATEMENT— CAUSE OF THE DISASTER.

F. W. Pairbanka, of Gorham, Me.,, one of the survivors, says-he was in his berth inthe steerage but awake, and somewhat uneasy when the accident cecurred. He is of the opinion that the steanier ‘struck the rocks several times, two or three at least, before she came upon jthem finally. . He noted these successive shocks and. thought |i: might be that the high sea was hurling |} ice ayainst her side, When the steamer | jammed upon the rocks water rnshed into | the stecrage; he scrambled ont taking the |greater part of his clotaing, As thefves, sel fitied she keeled overand he got into the rigging where he elung for hours with the sea breaking over bim at frequent in- tervals, At one time some of the rigging fell upon him, he received a blow across the forehead which partially stunned him, and another on the chest, but his fingers, which were then :frozen, clung to the rig- ging, and he was not swept off While they were in the rigging together the pilot told him that he fixed the course of the vessel and fastened the wheel, and as he wes very cold he went to the smoke stack to warm himself... He remained there fifteen or twenty minutes, and» when he re- turned to his post he found the ship had veered round. When he ascertained that

the vessel was among the rocks and that it was probably impossible to save her, he put her right on shore

and ran her as high as he could, with the result that although she drew

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seventeen feet of water her fore foot was mm eleven feet. Fairbanks got into the fore rigging where was the Caytiin, a man

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named White and two Farnsworth boys, all” of whom were saved. During the long morting hours this little company saw) others droppirg from the»rigging into the sea With bat 1.tue hope but that their own | fate was to be of a similar character. The} captain maintained a cheerful and courage- | ous manner thronghout and was the last | living being to leave the wreck. The first | sign of relief was the life boat from the | station. Although the point is but a mile and a half away from the wreck the storm rendered it the work of hours to reach them. NEW BRUNSWICK PEOPLE PERISH, The St. John Globe says Mr. R. Bayard Belyea, who, with his wife and daughter, Mrs. John Atkinson, and two children, is supposed to be among those who perished, was a brother of Messrs. Samuel W., George, John, William and James Belyea of Carleton. He cirried on an extensive dry goods and grocery business in Wood-

istock, and was weil and favorably known in

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of age.

John. He was about forty-five years His wife was a danghter of Mr. Belyea, Long Reach. Mrs. Atkinson’s husband died on Christmas Eve, and she had with her her only child, a lad of ten years. The other child wasa grand- son of Mr. Belyea, named Coburn Merril. He was five years of age. His mother was dead and’ his father is now residing in Skowhegan, Me. Mr. Belyea leaves be- hind him a son and daughter, Mr. Willing- ton Belyea and Mrs. Manzer. They are both living in Woodstock.

Supreme Court. Tuurspay, Jan. 24

The (Connolly Scott Act Case.-—The Su- preme Court gave their decision in this care this morning, and decided’ that al- though under the provisions of the Seott Act the defendant was compellable to give evidence, he was not bound to answer anu question, the answer to which might tend to ereminate himgely, Mr. Connolly was there- fore dizcharged from custody, and his arrest and detention held to be illegal.

Immediately after this decision was ren- dered an application was made for an order to compel the Stipendiary Magistrate to issue a summons against a person who had purchased liquor contrary to the Scott Act. The grounds upon which this applica- tion were.made.are.: that if ths seller of liquor is liable to be punished the buyer is equally liable as an accessory. The Stipen diaryat appears was,of opinion that the buyer was not liable, and he therefore re- fused to issue asumnions. To remove that decision the present application was made. Judgement reserved,

All the jury trials being over the jury were this morning diseharged,

Our Advertisers.

A. MeNeill advertises an auction sale of office furniture, stoves, and sundry other articles, at his salesroom, to-morrow, at two o’clock.

A public meeting isto be held, at Cale- donia Schoolhouse, on Thursday, the 31st inst,

Tenders are invited for the erection of a new Schoolhouse at Caledonia.

Tenders are also called for building and finishing the outside of a Presbyterian Church near Head St. Peter's Bay.

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AUCTION SALE,

‘SN FRIDAY, January 25th, at 2 o'clock, in front of Auction Room, Stevenson’s Building, Queen Street, near the Market, —

1 ( fice Desk,

1 Fine Old English Sideboard (Mahogany). 1 Office Table,

1 Counter Show Case (12 feet long).

1 Sett Office Shelves.

Lot Glass Doors and Frames forSkow Cases. 1 Hall Stove, t Parlor Stove.

2 Setts Fanners, and sundry other articles.

A. McNEILL,

Auctioneer,

, 24, °84.—

HINDERS 08 CHURCH

a ocean will be received until the 25th of February, for building and finishing the outside of a Presbyterian Church, near Head of St. Peter’s Ray, according to Plans and Specification to be seen at the. store of Messrs. Davison & Co., Charlottetown, and at the store of L. Anderson, St. Peter's Bay.

Tenders will be addressed to John A. Mc- Laine, Esg., Head St. Peter’s Bay. Each Tender to be accompanied with the names of two good and solvent persong willing to be- come surety for the faithful performance of work.

Scantling for frame and foundation will be provided by committee.

Committee do not bind themselves to accept the lowest orany Tender.

L. ANDERSON, _. Chairman of Com, Jan, 23, '84,—2aw wkly 4i, 7

x a: - oA E ster PUBLIC MEETING. ™’ . PUBLIC MEETING of the inhabitants

A. of Caledonia and vicinity will be held at CALEDONIA SCHOOL HOUSE,

Thursday, Jauuary 3ist., AT 3 O’CLOUK, P. M.

The representatives of Belfast and Murray Harber Districts are respectfully invited to attend

; JOHN McDONALD, JOHN GILLIS, JAMES WALKER. Caledonia, Jan. 19, ’83,

TENDERS!

TEXENDERS for the ereetion of a New School House at Caledonia will be re- ceived up to an including TUESDAY, 12th of Februzry, next, at 6 p. m.

Plans and specifications can be seen with either of the undersigned,

JOHN McDONALD, JAMES WALKER, | Trustecs JOHN GILLIS, — §

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STOCK-TAKING,

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CRUSHED FEED, eitiver Oats which will be sold by the barrel or

Ch’town, Dec. 18, 1883.

THE CHARLOTPRETOWN

FLOUR, FEED AND Patvist

STORE,

South Side Queen Square near Queen Street,

AVE to announce that they have ou hand the following goods, which they are pre- pared to sell at reasonable prices and in quantities to suit purchasers:

OATMEAL, CORNMEAL, BRAN, SHORTS, OATS,

and Barley or Oa:s, Barley and Corn. by the pound, at rates very little over barrel prices.

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200 boxes prime FIGS,

20 kegs GRAPES,

Nov, 14, 1883. —2aw wkly

$00 — —-— Just Received, a Large Assortment of

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CONSISTING QF Gold and Silver Waltham and Geneva Wajches,

Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, etc., cleaned and 1e paired.

J Acts, 30cts., and 36cts,

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Gold and Piated “ets, Ladies’ Chains and Leckets

All work warranted.

G. G. JURY, Queen Square, Opposite Post GMice.

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spler did satisfaction. Prices. retail

Prices, wholesale, very low.

FIVE POUND TINS, (screw top), exeludes the air, pre- serving the flayor and strength of the Tea. Just what is wanted.

Halt chests very cheap to the trade.

oe oe ae and Retail, Chea».

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ON HAND: 230 boxes very choice Valencia and Layer RAISINS, 30 half-boxes choice LAYERS, 8,000 pounds CURRANTS,

5 cases choice PRUNES, 200 barrels hard WINTER APPLES, No, 1,

AND MORE TO ARRIVE.

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APPLES,

GENTS’ GOLD, GOLD-PLATED, SILVER AYD NICKEL LOGKE'S AND CHAINS,

Silver-Plated Wave, Eight-Day and Thifty-Hour Clocks (American styles), Spectacles and Eyeglasses. pes” Call and be convinced that my Stock is the Cheapest and Best in Char-

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Doors ¢ pen at 7.30 Lect Fn clock, r imission 10 cts. Rauserved Seats 15 ctg, lickets for sale at Frazer & Readin's D ug Store and Ay th carics ball THOMAS CURRAN. mecretarr, Ch’town, Jan. 23.—Cin. Bama DW :

ke U ep at" tment, Monday, January 28th.

| Subject: "FURS WAToR”

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- BY REV. J. Bbiiwaoil, |.

—IN THE—

Second M-thodist Church,

ON THE EVENING OF

In connection with this Lecture

sume exe }periments will be perform: |, showing the character Of the water in soe the city welle; also, from Spring Park and Winter River Admission 10 cents.. Lecture to commence at 8 o'clock. Ch*town, Jon. 22, °84.— NOTICE ; a

| hofdere | COMPANY will be held at the office

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Flour (Superior Extra, Storg Bakers’ and Patend)

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5 | o'clock, in the evening.

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my Aaction Room, Queen Street, TEA—59 Half Chests Prim: APPLES--150 barge Nu HERRING— 50 bares No Ff. CUDFISH—1!5 Quinie’e. GREY COTTONS-~ 7 bales al] prices,

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WRAPPING PAPER, Paper Bags, «te, very cheap TkeMs Casp, A. MeN #TUL s Ue loneer, Ch’towr, Jan. 44, 1934. —tf wily Qi i i S* ek rs ane sda che a ’ *- ' "BORE roein orf Aeh “ide“Q-cen Scuare, A lately o onpied..as p.ivate billiard rocm., A bly io * H RAGH HARZARD, Ch’iown, Jan. 14, i884,

YOUAG MAN GEOW A MOUS. TACHE!—J. MURRAY MeNBIEL gives writien guarantee with cagh reape, FEN WEEKS. TEWE.. Price ~ Com: inunicatiens confidentiel § Bex 264, Pondop, Ontario. (j2l lw. __ 7 eee ee ee

be WHEAT * ‘TY . 3 HAVE just received from Ovtirio (ONE CAR LOAD (500 pashels),

WHITE 3U3SAN S20 WHEAT

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TERMS. CASH,

doilar may be sent ‘ip postage siamps, Ae there will fab’ a rush for th’s wheat,

crder immediately Address

‘ ‘ George Carter, Upper Great George St. Chitown, Dec. 27, 1883,—lawwkly.

DY ERTISE in the DAILY BXAMINER i- Rates modcraté

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Vi J ANTED,—A Man fer general work \ Referenecs required, Apply at the Revere Houce. {jan22 aOR SALE CHEAP—Secend Hard Steves at A. McNeriu’s Auction Room. [je OST. Last Evening, cither at th« »kating

4 Rit ic. or between that place and King quare, a Ladies’ Gold Ear-ling, with pearl

in centre, leaving the same at this office.

Euston Street, where she can acci mimouale number of Boarders, on reasonable terms

The finger will be rewarded by bas re- Hearts,

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