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THE DAILY EXAMINER.
The Civie Elections. ir has been shown that the dismissal of Marshal Flivnu ought not to be made an contest now pending ; that
candidates for election were either opposed
issue in the civic
for the simple reason most of the
to it or had nothing whatever to do with
it re vote against Messrs. Poole, Prowse, Smith, Macdougall or Hooper on acconnt of it would be ridiculous. lt might | made an excuse for voting against Me Horne and McRae; but the unfairness of punishing two of the Councillors who voted for the dismissal while the other four go scot free is ap. parent No elector whose actions are governed by naiderations of justice and fair play can possibly regard the Marshal’ dismissal as an issue in the election to be held on Wednesday next
,
Nor can there, properly, be any issue on
the temperance question ; fur every citizen is in duty bound to uphold the law, and to Councillors who will pr vide and the due enforcement vote fora liquor dealer or be likely to connive at
Act,
: Canada Temperance
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is ther @ out of the question. Nu elector who appreciates his responsibilities and his duties as a citizen can or will do so. Electors may think, as many do, that the Scott Act is a bai act ; electors may think, as many lo. that the Scott Act has been a failure and cannot, in the nature men and th 3 in Charlottetown, be made a success,
1] the same, the Scott is, whether we like
,
re not. the law in Charlottetown for the
next three years ; and it is the duty of all, as Jaw abiding citizens, to makethe best of it, to place no obstacle in the path of those who have to euforce it, to promote its enforce- ment by Councillors who will
amoral support and provide official:
voting for
give it
willing and competent to carry it out. This
being so, we cannot, even for a moment,
assume that there isin Charlottetown any ble number of elegtors—a sufficient
; considera
number to be dignified by the name of ‘‘ a Party ""—who are ready to vote for men
capable of hampering—or not assisting as
Councillors may—the officials charged with the duty of enforcing the Canada Temper- ance Act; and, therefore, we cannot assume that there isa Temperance or Scott Act issue to be decided at the Civic election. The issue is thus reduced to the question ofmen. What kind of men should electors ought to be men by their avocations; who
vote for! Candidates who have proved their abilities success in their private have been successful in building up good characters, in conducting their respective trades, buSinesses or professions; who are capable of giving expression, clearly and in- telligently, to their opinions, and of cuon- trolling their language and their tempers in the course of debate; who are, in short, **able and discreet men for business.”’ What, then, shall we say of the candidates in the field. Asto Mr. Haviland, his record
is along one and a good one. He has given proof that he is well qualified for the office of Mayor ; and he has net yet occu- that it can be
said that he is monopolizing the honors
pied the chair so long attached to the highest position in the gift of the citizens.
His opponentis an enterprising young merchant of good character and prospects— who as a public or representative man, has yet to win his spurs. When, inthe course Norton has proved, by private effort and public service may
of twenty-five years or so, Mr.
his fitness for the office of Mayor, he
fairly claim the suffrages of his fellow
townsmen and hope to win the civic
crown. His candidature will not then, at
se
all events, be Tegarded as a ‘‘ rather good joke.’ For Ward One Mr.
; , azain a candidate
Thomas Independently of his
Morris is
close connection with the liquor traffic, why Mr. Morris should not again be elected. Nature never City Councillor. Neither has his training sided him. In the
position of a representative of civic opin-
there are gor vl
reasons
intended him for a
ion and aspiration, he is like a round man
in a square hole. He does'nt fit, and he
never can be made to fit. But we see good Poole will worthly and well. Mr. Poole has long lived and worked in the city. His personal character is untarnish- ed His relations with the working men
ground for the hope that Mr.
fill the position
of the town are intimate and friendly, and he has accumulated, by honorable exertion, sufficient property to make him careful about the interests of the property-holders. He would, in our opinion, make a good City Councillor, and we trust that his friends in Ward One will strive to the r ut. most to secure his election.
For Ward Two Mr. F. P. McCarron and Mr. L. E. Prowre are candidates. Both are young men. But Mr. McCarron has been identified with the liquor interests ; and he has not yet repudiated those inter- ests. That iga bar—it ought to be be an insuperable bar—to his election. If he would, even now, come out and pledge him- selfto maiatain and uphold the law, it would be well for him and well for his can- didature. Ags t» the abilities of Mr. Prowse, they have yet to be proved. Tue Ex- awtxxz onfy knows that My. Prowse fs a
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young merchant who advertises largely and pays his bills. rom these two facts it may well be argued that he 1s a pretty cap- ible man
For Ward Three, Mr. H. C We do not wish
Douse 1s once more a candidate to be understood as reflecting, in any way, ate character of Mr. Douse
upon the pris his unfitness for the
when we say that position has been repeatedly demonstrat ed by his use, in ithe Council Chamber, of violent language and insulting epithets. On the street, as a private citizen. Mr. Douse is decent enough; but in the Council Chamber, acting as lieutenant to Mr. Thos. Morris, no fishwife could be more abusive. As aCity Councillor he is even a greater failure than his civie leader, Mr, Morris. For his own sake, as well as for the sake of the city, he should not again be elacted. His opponent is a young man---but a young man who is, at least, worthy of trial. Mr. Smith bears an excellent reputation, and we hope he may succeed.
Mr. McRae is out again for Ward Yvur. He has been a pretty consistens follower of Mr. Morris; and though a member of the Dowinion Alliance, he has not invariably yoted in the interests of the Scott Act. But he is now posing as a temperance candi date, and endeavoring to stigmatize his op- ponent asthe candidate of the rum party. Mr. McDougall’s record is, it ‘must be con- But, then,
of conversions; and when
fessed, sumewhat against him. this is an age Mr. McDougal! pledges himself, as he does by his card, ** to see that the temperance law is respected,” we think there is nothing in his reco-d to justify the conclusion that he inteads to do otherwise. The statements of Mr. Philip Foy —who is to ‘be commend- ed for writing over his own signature—are, Neither Mr. Douse nor Mr. Macdougall can be per- mitted to win by double dealing.
however, to be explained. 4 card, setting forth his is required from Mr. Douse ; an explanation from Mr. Macdougall.
Messrs. Horne and Hooper are contest- ing Ward Five. Both perience, influence and property.
principles,
are’ men of ex-
one oe clint toni
The Island Mall Service.
Tue Moncton Times is misinformed. The mail service with Prince Edward Island has It has not, been so bad during the
not been ‘* greatly improved,” in point of fact, past quarter of a century. Indeed, we believe that, till this winter, there never was atime inthe history of the Province for the liable to be detained at Cape’ Traverse from Once landed, they were, previous tothis winter, kep3 moving until their arrival dt the General Post Office in Charlottetown.
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when the mails Province were
twelve to twenty-four hours.
Editorial Notes.
Late reports state that there are are
prospects that the Crown Prince of Ger- many may recover. The disease has, it is stated, ceased to present a malignant appearance.
—Of the great train of one hundred cars of flour, lately sent from the Minneapolis mills by way of Sault Ste. Marie and the C. P. R., part was destined for Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts, and part for the English market. Each car contained one hundred and fifty barreis, making an aggregate of fifteen thousand.
— Montreal harbor yielded more revenue last year than the year before, by some $16,000. The figures, as furnished by the Secretary of the Harbor Board, shows the revenue of 1886 to have been $263,223, while that of 1887 amountad to $391,713.
—The official report of the United States sureau of Agriculture states that the crop of grain in that country last year was 456,-
329,000 bushels wheat, 1,456, 161,009 bushels corn, and 659,618,000 bushels oats, or about 74 bushels wheat; 24
bushels corn, and 11 bushels oats for every man, woman snd child in the ccuntry.
—- The Northern Light, is now at Souris where she will remain till the cold weather is over. As egrly as possible next spring, she will resume her trips between George- town ano Pictou. Meanwhile, mails and passengers will go by the Capes. Nothing short of a subway will give this Island that efficient and continuous’ stearn communi- cation with the Mainland, winter as well as summer, promised in the terms of Union. We hope that Senator Howlan may, soon succeed in convincing the Dominion Government of the feasibility of the sub- way scheme.
Shipbuilding Improved Abroad.
British shipbuilders are said by the Pall Mall Gazette to be ‘‘surbrisingly busy now, and they have the prospects of a brisk time in the ensuing year. All round the coast the tonnage built in 1887 shows an in- crease.’ The Tyne has launched 103,000 tons, an increase of over 20,000 tons; the Wear, 84,000 tons, an increase of 28,000 tons; the Tees, 35,000 tons; an increase of 15,000 tons; and the Hartlepool, 53,000 tons; an increase of 38,000 tons. Tho Humber stands about where it did, and the Mersey is the only river which shows decrease. The Clyde gives the large return of 185,000 tons, an increase of about 13,000 tons on the previous year; and the other Scotch ports also show an improvement. ‘‘Taking the whole kingdom, the total built is reckoned at 650,000 tons, an in- crease of about 150,006 tons. As to the future, the Clyde has orders for over 200, - | 000 tons of new shipping, which is more than the total output ia the current ycar. An increasing number of vessels is being built of steel, the proportion of this ma- | terial in the Clyde-built ships rising . from
48 per cent. in 1825, to 681 in 1886 and 80 in 1887, while a still larger percentage will be shown next ee ae the latest improve- } ments in ¢€ #8 and equipments are algo being adopted. nn
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EXAMINER, -_ - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR |
_—_ oo McRae vs. Macdougall.
Six,—Pardon me for troubling you again; but friends scrupple at nething. They'll act saint and sinner alternately to gain a point. At that celebrated Ward Four meeting there were certain things took place that I did not consider just right to expose im my last letter. Mr. Chappelle was spoken of as » ood man—that he had kept his hands clean during the Seott Act camp- pain. J would rather see a younger and more euergetic man fill the position than Mr. MeRae—and I venture to say three- fourths of Ward Four would, providing we had every confidence that he would not undo what the true temperance men have done. ‘
At the close of the meeting already re- ported all Chappelle’s and Macdougall’s friends were invited to remain to decide which one should be chosen. I did not in- tend, nor would | report this meeting, but I see by yesterday's paper that: Mr. Mac- dougall has attempted to deceive Ward Four in the meanest way possible, for a man of his pretensions, At this after meeting he said, ‘‘ Now that we are alone, { may say that l have been in the liquor business and have a very warm side to it yet.” Mr. W. N. Riggs. ex- plained why he nominated Mr. Chappelle, that he had a clean sheet, as he had never been in the liquor trade, and as the tem- perance sentiment ran so high he would take a large vote among the temperance people. But the cry was so loud for Mr. McDougall, | saw they were determined to havehim. Mr. Offer was moved, but the chairman did not put the motion. I be- lieve the crowd thought Chappelle was not strong enough, aud they must have either Me Dougall or Offer. They then called to Mr. P. C. Connolly for the drinks, and the meeting dispersed.
Mr. McDougall has lowered himself in the estimation of Ward Four electors by his attempt to deceive us. I have heard him spoken of asa man of fair education and svund judgment, but if this be a speci- men deliver us from such a representative. Yours, &c.,
Purr Foy.
The Mayoralty.
Sik,—-lam glad to hear that an enter- prising young merchant has been nomi- nated to contest the Mayoralty of this city. itis evident that the days of old toadyism are rapidly disappearing ; the dark clouds that have been hovering over this city for the past fifty years are gradually passing away, andthe bright gleams of sunshine are appearing—-Mr. Norton, a successful young merchant, having taken the field against the Hon. T. H, Haviland, the re- tiring Mayor. The young gentleman has an unexceptional character, and is highly esteemed by the citizens at large, he being a man of strictly temperate habits and great business abilities. I have not the slightest doubt he would fill the office, if elected, to the satisfaction of all parties; and I feel confident he would not only fill the civic chair with honor to himself, but make those who placod him there feel proud of their judidious selection. To the young men of Charlottetown I would say : do not let this chance escape, but help by your votes. to make Mr. Norton the Chief Magistrate of your city. By doing so, you will be conferring a favor on yourselves, as Mr. Norton, if elected, will deal out ample justice to all, granting favors to none. Unfortunately, an erroneous idea exists amongst the many, i. ¢., that whomsoever opposes the retiring Mayor and certain Councillors are in sympathy with the rum- sellers. This is not the case; for from what I know personally of Mr. Norton, he is strongly in favor of the Scott Act being enforced; and I have not the slightest hesi- tation in saying that, if elected, he would do all in his power to see that it is done, Yours truly,
N. F. D.
Which Does He Mean? Sin,—In Tuesday's issue of your paper Samuel McRae alludes to his opponent as ‘*A sheep in wolf's clothing.” In yester- day's number he designates him, *‘ A wolf in sheep’s clothing.” We my expect, when your issue of to-day is published, to view a further metamorphosis, perhaps ‘‘ An angel in Satan’s clothing,” or something similar. However, as ‘‘one who was also present’ at the Ward Four meeting, I may say that the words attributed to Mr. Mac- dvugall by Samuel McRae were never uttered, and [ defy him to substantiate his slander over the signature of the chairman or any reputable person, Until this is done the malicious falsehood will prove a verit- able boomerang. Cc,
van. 19, 1888,
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Women's Work.
The French Government is beginning to employ women. It has now about 6000 female employes in its postal and telegraph service. The candidates for office are sub- jected to a pretty severe competitive exami- nation, but there are always a great many more applicants than there are vacancies. The salaries appear to be very small indeed, the maximum being only $300 a year, and that only to be secured by long years of service. The hours are from ten to five. The women are kept in their own portion of the building, from which men, except the higher officers of the departments, are rigidly excluded. They work faithfully and make very efficient clerks. They are expert inall matters of detail. ‘‘They discover errors with that sureness of sight which belongs to women accustomed to count the points of a piece of tapestry or the threads of a piece of linen to be marked. They also give very close attention to the copying and the verification of tables of figures.”
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Potatoes,
A despatch from Pictou, N. S., to the Halifax Herald states that three buyers are purchasing and storing all the potatoes they can get fur shipment by rail in March. Thirty thousand bushels will be bought and shipped to the upper provinces and States; prices ruling 29 and 30c. The same parties bought 6 bushels on thp- Dsland and shippefl 25,000,
- THURSDAY,
JANUARY 19, 1888.
DIED.
At Charlottetown, on 19th inst., William Charles, son of Charlotte and the late Donald McMillan, aged 2 years and 2 months.
ee
fo the Eloctors of Ward Five,
1 see the rumsellers and their |
GENTLEM KN,—Having been almost uneni | mously nominated at a large and influential | meeting of the Electors of this Ward, held on the / 1ith inst., to nominate a candidate to represent |\the Ward, (do hereby accept the nowination ; and, if lhave the honor to be elected to repre- ' gent you atthe Council Board, will use my best }endeavors to p-omote the best interests of the City ; te see that all city laws are carried ont in their integrity, and to get Werd Five a fair sbere of the expenditure fer cridewalka and etreet iiw- provements, and the procuring of additicna! electric lamps for this part of the City.
I have the honor to remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant, GEORGE CHARLES HOOPER. jani9
to the Electors of Ward One.
GENTLEM EN,—~At the request of a large num-
ber of the electors of the Ward, I have nomi- nated as a candidate for civic honors at the ferth- coming election, and do therefore sulicit the favor of vour vote and influence,
If elected, I shall use my bestendeavors to economize in ul matters compatable with efii- ciency in each department,
Your obedient servant, LEMUEL M. POOLE,
January 18th, 1°88,
de CAS NOTICE.
A SPECIAL MERTING of the Active Members , of the Association, for the purpose of hear- ing the Committee’s Report onthe By-Laws, will be held inthe Y. M. C. A. New Parlo: on FRIDAY, the 20th inst., at 8 o'clock, ». m. H. N, GOFF, janl7—4i dy Acting Secretary.
ROSEBANK FARM FOR SALE.
THs well-known and valuable Property, con- taining about 125 Acres of Land, with large Dwelling and Outhouses, is offered fur sale.
It is most eligibly situated on the Hilisborough River, directly opposite Charlottetown, where auy quantity of Manure can be obtained in the winterseason. There ia also a mussel bed within two hundred yards of the shore.
Price moderate. Partof the purchase money can remain by mortgage on the premises, Ap-
ply to HARRIS & STEWART, Londca House.
To the Electors of Ward Four.
GENTLEMEN, — After representing you for five years, [am grateful fur the confidence you express in again asking me to represent ycu. If elected, I pledge my word and honor to dé all I can for the best interests of the Ward, the tem- perance canse, and the city in general. I wish todraw yourattention tothe cird of Mr, Ewen Macdougall, in which he says :—'
“The ‘Canada Temperance Act” having deen sustained by a vote of the citizens, its erforce- ment becomes a duty. I therefore pledge myself, if elected, tosee that the temperance law is respected equally with all other laws now in force. Relying with confidence on your sup- port,” etc.
At the Ward Four meeting he said: ** True, I have been a rumseller, and my sympathy is with them ; ang if I run, I will do so in the interest of the party.
Citizens, here is a wolf in sheep's clothing. He has been a rumseller. has n convicted of breaking the law ; and he now tries to make yeu believe he is desirous that that law sheuld be enforced. Such two-faced deception! Temper- ance men, generally, Ido not think, will be so om | gulied,
have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Most respectfully, SAMUEL McRAE.
janl7—2w eod
jani7—3i eod pat guar
To the Electors of Ward Four,
GENTLEMEN,—Having been nominated, at a
meeting held on the 10th inst., to contest the seat atthe Council Board made vacant by the retirement of Councillor McRae, I beg )eave to say [have accepted the nomination so heartily tendered me, and would most respectfully scticit your support. should I become your represen- tative, my best attention shall be giver tothe interests of the Ward and the City generaliy. The “Canada Temperance Act” having been sustained by a vote of the citizens, its enforce- ment becomes a duty. I therefore pledge myself, if elected, to see that the temperance law is seopesten equally with all other laws now in ‘orce, Relying with confidence upon your support on the 25th inst., I have the honor to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant, EWEN MACDOUGALL.
janl6—pat
To the Electors of Ward Two.
GENTLEMEN —I am again in the field asa
candidate for the representation of your Ward in the coming Civic Election ; and if el:ct- ed, will, on all occasions, as in the past, give my Support to all measures brought forward in your interest as well as the citizens in general. Respectfully yours,
FRANCIS P. McCARRON.
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To the Electors of Ward Two.
GENTLEMEN,—At the earnest request of a large number of resident votera in this Ward, Ihave accepted nomination asa candidate to supply the representation of the Ward in the lace of the retiring Councilior, F. P. MzCarron, ied. and I trust to have a majority of your votes at the coming election. Ifelected, you may rely on my best efforts to promote the interests of Ward Two and the city generally. Your obedient servant, L. E, PROWBE. January 13, 1388.
ORCHESTRAL CONCERT Y. M. C. A. HALL, Monday, 23rd Inst.,
fir. Yinnicombe and his Pupils,
Assisted by some of the best Voéal Talent in the city. :
Tickets may be had at Chappelle’s Bookstore, Reddin’s Drug Store, also Lewis’, Photograpber,
Peegeameme will be issued shortly,
jani4
PE ISUKD RULWIT.
NOTICE.
QO’ and after MONDAY, 16th January, instant, and continuing until further notice, No, 10 Train will leave Cape Traverse ai 11.30 a. m., instead of 645 a, m., connecting at Emerald Junction with No, 2 Train for Charicttetown.
‘ J. SOR TE. cting Syperjutendenat. wee
y . Chtown, Jan jant pre 4!
Big Reduction---From $5 to $3.50.
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LIGHT YOUR HOMES!
The reputation of the WANZER LAMP is established. Those using them speak in their praise. We cannot give due attention to the sale of them, consequently we ofler the balance (about two dozen) of the Lamps at the above reduced price.
Do not let this last opportunity pass with- ' Mout securing one.
9 GOFF BROS.
STOCKTAKING.
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Before Commencing Stocktaking,
J. B. MACDONALD
will clear out several lines of Goods at Great Bargains.
Ladies’ Dolmans and Paletots, Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, Ladies’ Fur Capes and Boas, Ladies’ Felt Hats, Ladies’
Knit Underskirts.
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These Goods must be Cleared. Bargains may be expected.
J.
Ch’town, Jan. 4.
B. MACDONALD,
1888.—d & wky
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JAMES PATON & CO.,
will continue to give Bona Fide Bargains in all kinds of DRY GOODS. Our reputation for selling the
Best Goods at the Lowest Prices
is well known throughout the Island. We think it needless to quote prices.in the papers as they very often mislead the public. All we ask is when you are searching for good goods, at low prices, call on us.
During this month we have a number of rare Bargains to offer in
Dress Goods, Mantle and Ulster Cloths, Men’s Overcoats, Ladies’ Dolmans and Jackets, Fur Capes and Boas, and the Largest and Best Assoriment of Carpets on the Island.
create menor asec
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Cash Stores Charlottetown and Summerside,
Jan. 4, 1888—dy» wky
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ny Disston & Sovs Savy
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IN THE WORLD.
FOR SALE WITH
FILES, OILS, SWACGES, &c.,
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NORTON & FENNELL, City Hardware Store.
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