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TdE DAILY

SEPTEMBER 9, 1891.

The Outlook. |

Tur duty to be done in the fall is to pay | off all old scores. We have a splendid crop, secured. The question is what about the markets? There seems to be no pros- pect of a strong demand for either grain or potatoes in the neighboring Provinces or the United States; for they have been, like ourselves, fortunate this year. We must, therefore, look further abroad. There will certainly be a great demand in Great Britain and Europe fur wheat, and cats also, will probably sell well in the Mother Country. We hear that some of our mer- chants are already on the gut vive for ship- werts thither. Unfortunately, the char. acter of P. E. Island oats is not high in British markets Undue haste and care- lessness in respect to cleaning, past years, resulted in lowering the quality of our shipments, to the great and lasting pre- judice of our Province. In respect to a country, as in respect to a person, the pro- verb holds good : “‘Give a dog a bad name, elc. Special pains should, therefore, be taken this year in respect to all the grain that may be shippe-i from this Island to

the United Kingdom, to the end that we may regain the good character which is fairly the Island’s due. Excellent grain is grown here; let not a different

opinion prevail abroad by reason of any earlessuess, laziness or dishonesty on oui part. The fault of one farmer will, of course, neutralize the half a dezen other farmers, remedy lies, to a great extent, in the hands of the merchants. We hope that the mer- chants will heartily co-operate with ali honest and thrifty farmers in an effort to regain for our oats the character which has been lost in Great Britain. If a farmer comes with oats which are not clean or not up toa high standard of weight and appear- ance, let there be no scruple about sending

him home with his load. The good name of the Province as a whole is of far more importance than the persvnal interests of any farmer of questionable ability or honesty.

efforts of s)» that the

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The Mystery of Diphtheria

Tuts was one of the interesting subjects discussed at London by the Congress of Hygiene. The question was taken up with special reference to the distribution of diphtheria and to the need for compr- hensive and systematic inquiry into the causes of its prevalence in certain countries or parts of countries, with a view to its prevention. Dr, Edward Seaton uf Lon- don introduced the subject by an address in which he pointed out the importance of these main considerations : (1) The pre- valence of the disease in strikingly different degrees in countries in the same latitude, and with similar climatic conditions and also in parts of countries close to each other; (2) the fact that it has not apparent- ty been influenced favorably by the adop- tion of sanitary measures which have been generally found effective in reducing the death rate;—prove the necessity for a com- prehensive inquiry by our own Govern- ment, as wellas those of other countries, into the causes which determine the pre- valence of diphtheria. ‘t was contended by the Doctor that such inquiry should take into account what has already been ascertained with regard to the occasional causation and spread of the disease by milk and the influence which schools have on its production and spread., and also the subsidiary influence of dampness, dirt, ever-crowding, etc.; but its main object should be to ascertain the local conditions and circumstances which account fur the growth of the disease. No positive action seems to have been taken on this recom- mendation, but the discussion developsd several facts which shich should be borne in mind. For instance, it wasshown that one of the circumstances which may foster diphtheria in a locality is the breeding of animals presenting a great receptivity for diphtherogenic germs—for example, certain kinds of fowls. One of the conditions which fosters diphtheria in a locality was shown to be the negligence exercised in the application of measures of disinfection and isolation. The altitude of a locality, it was said, exercises no very great influence. One would suppose that diphtheria would be specially prevalent in low, damp places, But recent careful observations show that the seat of the disease is often the most elevated part of the district in which it is found. One of the doctors said he had ar- rived at the conclusion that che organism of diptheria inhabits organically polluted sur-

face soil, and that, subject to suitable con- ditions of environment, especially as re- Spects muisture, temperature and food, it thrives and multiplies in the soil—che micro-organism thus produced being liable to displacement from the interstices of the poilured surface soil and to dispersal in the superincumbent air: in this manner de- termining the outbreaks of the disease.

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Personal.

Mr. John F, McKie a the C

: : \ e Charlottetow Woolen Co., and son of W. S. McKie et left by train this morning en route to Boston,

where he intends spendi i idav ; McKie will ah, pending his holidavs, Mr. |

Provinces,

Rev. J. M. Davenport, who j leave St. John and take up his edt in Philadelphia, will leave an enduring monu- ny behind him in the Davenport School for ys.

THE DAILY

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‘LIFE IN THE NORTHWEST.

Letter From an Old Friend.

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SIR, step’ here now.

The farmers are on the ‘‘quick- A magnificent harvest is being gathered. The self-binder is geing round and round the fields of standing grain, and the shocker is following fast be- hind. Farm hands are in great demand, and though some thousands were brought up here at cheap rates, yet moreare wanted The yield of wheat will be greater this yea than Manitobs has ever before seen, and the railways will be taxed to their utmost to move the crop. Prices, too, are ranging high. The frost has injured the grain, it is feared, in some places, but not to any great extent.

There has been quite a building boom in nearly all the towns along the C. P_ R. and M. and N. W, Brandon and Neepawa especially have called upon the carpenters and bricklayers to hurry up. Wages have been high and work plenty. A great many horses have been brought to Manitoba this year from Ontario. I often wonder if it would pay some enterprising man on the Island to send up a ship-load to Montreal, and forward from there in ‘horse cars” to Manitoba. The demand for teams has been so great that the local dealers could not meet it but by large importations. A team of good farm horses is worth $400, and in some eases more, and I believe P. E. island horses are superior to the most that are brought out here.

I suppose just now the shores of P. E. Island are thronged with visitors inhaling the sea-breez» and disporting in the waves. [ wish I were near enough to enjoy a good sail. | would like te put my hand on the tiller again, slack off the sheet, hear the rush of water at the bow, = and see the white track astern, or drop anchor and lure the wary mackerel under thelsee and help themin out of the wet. Allofthis | have enjoyed, but the time is long past and the scene is afar, and a sail on Powna! Bay or Murray Har- bor, or a swim in their waters, is only a memory now. And much as I would like to revisit those well-remembered places, and grasp the hands of the old friends that still linger this side the Jordan, it looks now as if I would never have the oppor- tunity.

These rolling prairies rich in grasses, an’ besutiful with waving grain, dotted with the homes of prosperous farmers]; these lines of steel over which go the pas- sengers and coimuic:ce of the world ; these towering elevators holding bread for the mulion,—these are the scenes with which [ am now familiar, that have won my heart, and from which | would turn (ex- cept for a visit) very reluctantly; and as the years go by I wonder more and more so many of my friends leave your beautiful Island year by year to become hewers of wood and drawers of water for foreigners, when the same pluck, energy and persevering industry would give them good homes of their own under the old flag, in a land of pleniy.

I met a few weeks agu a young man from New Brunswick. He had come out here on a return ticket. He had been in the country about a week, and when asked when he was going back. His reply was, ‘‘I don’t think that I ever shall go back.” And yet he was among strangers, with nothing to attract him but the face of the country itself,

With kind regards to yourself and many friends thatjl reach through your paper, 1 am yours truly,

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W. W. Cotrirts. Sept. Ist, 1891.

Exhibition Notes.

The Directors have, we understand, com- pleted arrangements for all the judges for the ensuing meeting.

Professor Shaw of Guelph, was again requested to act as judge of cattle and sheep, but owing to the pressure of his College duties he was unable, ‘‘very regret- fully” he said, to visit us this fall, On his recommendation, however, Professor Craig, of the Experimental Farm, Madison, Wiz- consin, was asked to take his place and in order to lighten the expenses of bringing him here Halifax was asked and willingly joined with our directors, and the Pro- fessor will judge in both place.

Mr. Shaw will again give us the benefit of his invaluable help in our fruit culture, and Mr. Greely’s kindly face will again be seem i. the judyes’ stand, there to adminis- ter prompt justice to horse and driver.

Professor Harcourt has kindly consented to take the dairy products, and the same gentleman who judged in fine arts, vege- tables, grain and woelen goods, will again perform these arduous duties we ure satis- fied as satisfactorily as last year.

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The Storm at Halifax.

THE storm was very severe and destructive at Halifax. The Herald reports that between 11.30 and 12 the large shute from the grain elevator running along the pier at the deep water terminus came down with a crash The large timbers had been snapped as thongh they were pipe stems, and the dock was strewn with debris. The report sounded like thunder. The huge timbers fell from under the shute, and the latter made a terrible noise when it fell to the ground, a distance of about forty feet. A large part of the wrecked timber was strewn on the wharf near the main entrance to the shed, but the greater part was precipitated into the dock. The ruins had the appearance of a wrecked village.

The heaviest damage is, however, seen in the destruction of the costly and and im- portant railway bridge connecting Halifax and Dartmouth.

Notes and Comments.

—The Patriot : ‘-Last year we were able to say a good word about the general s)- briety of the people who attended the Pre-

spend some time in the, out the

vineial Exhibition. We earnestly trust that this year the drinking around town well be even less than it was on the exhibi- tion days of 1890. Visitors should not waste their money on intoxicants; and what is worse disgrace themselves and the Pro- vince by sinning against God and their fellowmen.”

—Col'ections are reported slow through- United Siates. The result is an extension of credit and the necessity of increased accommodations to the custumers of the banks. The banks are chary of

accepting new busivess unable to estimate how great will be the demand on their r. sources from customary lines.

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EXAMINER,

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1891.

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NOTES FROM OTTAWA.

Dredging and Shipping.

Subsidies to Steamboats.)

[SPECIALCORRESPON DENCE OF THE EXAMINER ]

In Committee of Supply, upon the ap- ropriation for dredge vessels, Mr. Foster ave the following tigures of the cost of

dredgiag in the Maritime Provinces :— |

Dredge Cauada at Barrington, N.S., dug 8,460 cubic yards, at a cost of $3,276. Ar Oow Bay, 3,225 cubic yards were dredged at a cost of $1,892. In St. Peter’s Canal, 270 cubic yards at a cost of $156. In P E, Island, at Red Point Wharf, 2,442 yards at a cost of $861,

Mr. Davies complained of the manage- ment of the Island dredge Prince Edward. At the close of the season of 1888 she was tound to be out of order; she lay in the ice all winter without a stroke of work being done to her, and ber captain kepc on wages dving nothing. When the spring came and she should have gone to work she was put on the slip for repairs, and was launched on the 7th November, when the season had closed, seo that the winter went by, the dredge was again frizen up, and the captain remained oa wages dving nothing.

Mr. Perry then secured the floor and enlarged all Mr. Davies’ remarks, paying particular atrention tv Captain Doyle, for whom Mr. Perry entertains an aiarin that he willinjure himsalf drawing his pay. He did not think that a c»ptain was required at all, especially one costing $9) a month. ** It is robbing the country to pay this man wages for doing nothing. Even the Minis- ters theinselves will not dare to take pay without earning it, and no other man should. This country is not able to stand such a wrong asthis. Captain Doyle has no right whatever to be paid when he does not work. I see no need furthe goveru- ment keeping this captain on the buat at all. When the engineer is there to look after the boiler and all the material on the vessel, what is the good of having a captain there? In fact he does not stay there; he goes home to Charlottetown and lives there, and perhaps does not sev the dredges once from the time she is laid up until she goes to work again.”

Upon the item appropriating subsidy of / $25,000 to line of steamers between Eng- land and St. John and Halifax, Mr. Weis opposed the grant. He said the marine ‘interests of the Dominion used to be very important, but during the last few years the practice of subsidizing steamers for mercantile trade had handicapped private interest and private speculation, It was taking $25,000 out of the pockets of the tax- payers, out of the owners of s.iliag ships and private steamboats, and giving it to

the subsidized line. The principle was |wrong, and he was oppe«el to this ‘grant and to all subsidies of this discrip- ‘tion; but where there was an opening for | carrying mails and passengers, he did not | object to a grant.

| Mr. Foster promised to bear Mr. Welsh’s |remarks in mind when the contract expired 'with the Steam Navigation Co. of P. KE. I Almost everyone seemed cut off from com- petition by the. subsidy given the Com- pany’s steamers, and the only logical con- clusion was that the service should bs thrown open and an amount paid to any vessel which might carry the mails at any time.

Mr. Welsh challenged Mr. Foster to move to strike out the subsidy paid the Navigation Co. for carriage of mails, and he vould vote forit. The company had spent

| $16),000 this year for one steamer for that service, and had to keep four steamers for the service and what did they get? $13 a trip for carrying the mails across the gulf. He warned the Governinent that the ser- ivice would not be c-ntinued unless the Government was prepared to give $20,000 instead of $5,000. Mr. Welsh had been a shareholder in the Prince Edward, the first Atlantic steamer ever registered in this country. She paid a fair dividend till the Natioual Policy was introduced, and then her owners commenced to lose money. Any honest trade would support itself, and did not want any bocdling money to prop it up.

Mr. Mills, of Anuapolis, disputed Com- modore Welsh’s statement that thesubsidiz- ing of steamship lines had reduced the mer- chant marine in the Maritime Provinces. What were the facts? In 1887, Nova Scotia built 87 vessels, comprising 12,300 tons; in 1888, 116 vessels, comprisirg 12,900 tons; in 1889, 106 vessels, comprising 16,- 645 tons; and in 1890, 148 vessels, com- prising 33,746 tons! This did not look as if Nova Scotia’s merchant mariue was suf- fering much from either the National Pul- icy or the subsidizing of steamships. If merchant shipowners were not making out of their vessels, why were they increasing their tonnage year after year ?

Upod the item of $5,500 for steam com- munication between P. BE. J. and the main- land, Mr. Davies said that the Finance Minister had alluded to this subsidy being granted to a company in which heand Me. Welsh had shares. Mr. Davies wished the

Finance Minister to dutinetly un- derstand that, although he was unfortunate enough to have a share

in that company, he did not consider him- self or the company under any obligation to the Government for paying them $5000 for carrying mails. The incidents connect- ed with the ownership of that share had, so far, largely consisted of payments out and not receiptsin. They had spent £35,000 stirling in building one of the finest steel steamships in Canada, and though they might have good returns, it would not be from carrying mails day after day for the paltry sum of $5000. Some years ago, ** in 4 moment of weakness,” the company had agreed to reduce the annual subsidy from $10,000 to $5000. They made a mistake and should have refused to carry the mails at all, He was not an original member of the company, but had became possessed of a share, some years ago, **ina moment of weakness.” The Government would have to deal with the company in a more liberal way.

Said Mr. Hoggart : ** The Hon. gentle- man complains about what the company are getting for carrying the mails, They are getting about twice as much for carry- ing the mails between P. E. I. and the! mainland, as would be paid for carrying : them from Montreal to Liverpool.”

Mr. Davies asked ; ** How much is paid

Liverpool ?” | Mr. Hoggart replied—‘** At the rate per! pound my deputy tells me that this com- pany is getting double what is paid for car- rying the mails from Montreal to Liver- | pool.” Mr. Davies—‘* Would the Postmaster | General ap-p'y that rule all around ?” | Mr. Haggart—‘* Not at all.” Upon thy item of post office salaries and |

of Mr. H. C. Green’s dismiss! trom the | Summerside post cttice. Le complamed that{Mr. Green had been dismissed wit hout notice, and had been relused a trial. The only reasen could be because Mr. Green ihad not voted for Mr. Hunt at the last election. The Postmaster-General had denied that Hunt had applied for the of- fice, but it looked very suspicious that Hunt wasin Ottawa shortly before Green was dismissed; he was a pet of the Govern- meut. Mr. Green had asked the Post- master-General for an investigation, but tle P. M. G. had not even answered his letter. He wanted to know upon whose recom- mendation Hunt had been xppointed. Was there a petition in his favor? Was Mr. Holman’s name to the petition or Mr. David Rogers? If Mr. Green was nut to be reinstated, he was entitled to considera: | tion. After having served his country a- quarter of a century, he was thrown up:n| tne world penniless. He was a man of 70 or 80 years uf age, and how was he going to earn a living ?

Mr. Haggart replied that Mr. Green had heen dismissed on complaint of the Merchants Bank of Halifax, not only for one irregularity but for several of the grossest irregularities. The enquiry was made by the inspector, Mr. Brecken, and on his report Green was dis- | missed. As to the statement that Mr. Hunt was an appicant for the office and was in Ottawa at the time and had visited him, Mr. Haggart asid that Mr. Hunt had never visited him, anu that he vever knew that Mr. Hunt was applicant for the office. As to the satement that he had not anawered Mr. Green's letter, he had taken it to his deputy when received and instructed him to pay particular attention to it and to see that an answer was gent him.

Upon the item for ‘* Indians P, E. L.,” Mr. Campbell complained of the price paid for flour, $650 « barrel, which he said was $3 above the ordinary market price. Mr. Dewdney said they supplied strong bakers’ flour and paid the ordinary prices.

To a question by Mr. Davies, Mr. Foster replied that Mr. James McRae, preventive her at Pownal Bay, P. E. 1, was relieved from office on the 21st of July, 1891, for the jreason that the Inspector of Ports reported that no revenue was collected at Pownal Bay, that a few small vessels loaded there with produce late in the season, which could readily enter and clear at Charlottetown, 7 miles distant, that the office was of no service whatever and was simply a useless expenditure. No one has been appointed in McRae’s place. The salary was $50.

In reply to Mr. Perry, Mr, Tupper stated that he had not received the report of Sub- Collector Conroy, who was appointed to enquire into the case of Benjamia Gaudet, who is still harbour master and warfinger at Tignish. On 23rd July, 1891, Mr. George Conroy acknowledged appointment as com- missioner to investigate Gaudet’s conduct and stated it might be a fortnight before he could transmit report, as captains of vessels who had paid wharfage to Gaudet were eoming in and out of port. W. C, D.

- Te 5 a ae “4 Sn SS ie Soe. Sars — SS os E Fa = = E S.S. “COBAN,” for St. John’s, New- foundland, will be due at Charlottetown on MONDAY MORNING, the Ith iast., and will carry Cattle and Sheep on deck. For Freight or Passage apply to

PEAKE BROS. & CO., Agents,

5.5. WILLIAM. New York to Charlottetown,

as STEAMER WILLIAM will sail from New York for this pert about

Thursday, 17th Instant,

and will carry goods at current rates.

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Apply in New York to J. W. Parker & Co., 68 New Street, or here to

R. McMILLAN.

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TRADE SALE,

BY AUCTION.

I WILL sell by Auction, at my Sales Room, on SATURDAY MORNING, September 12th, at 11 o'clock :— -

10 puucheons Molasses, 25 barrels Oatmeal, 10 “~~ Rolled Oats, 100 bags Bran and Shorts, 5 boxes Cheese, 1 case Washing Compound, 1 ‘* Diamond Dyes, 1 Sabin's Shoe Mieesing, 6 boxes Pipes, 8 boxes and half cheats Tea.

R. BEAIRSTO,

Auctioneer.

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for carrying the mails from Montreal to |

ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY

To Secure Seme

We have secured One Case of sample Woy, SHAW LS—German make—which we shall offer fo, a allowances, Mr. Perry brought up the case time at VERY MUCIL below their value. slightly soiled will be sold for half price.

We are now offering the balance of our SACQUES, DOLMANS, CAPES and FICHUS

reduced sufficiently to please the shrewdest buyer,

STILL

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ANOTHER.

SPRING

at prices

As we are anxious to completely close out these lines to make room for our immense Fall Stock, we shall not allow price to interfere with sales.

BEER BROS.

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FOOD AND TONIC

in a combined form?

Price 25c. per bottie For sale by all

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S.S, FASTNET,

E N. Crewes, Commander,

wit sail for Halifax every THURS- AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock, calling at the following ports :—

Pert Hastings,

Port Hawkesbury, Arichat & Canso.

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T is intended to sail the S. S. TAYMOUTH CASTLE for the above ports on DAY, September 24, calling at Bermada, St Thomas, St. Kitt’s, Antigua, ‘Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbsdoes

Returning, will leave Halifax every MON.|and Trinidad. Returning vis same ports. DAY EVENING, at 6 o'clock, making the

cattle.

King’s Co, Exhibition. 1831.

T= undersigned will let by PUBLIC . AUCTION, on SATURDAY, 12h «f) September, inst., at 12 o’clock, noon, at the | Exhibition Grounds, Georgetown, the follow. | ing, viz. :— |

Contract for Fitting up Drill Shed. Centract for providing Sheep and Pig Pens,

and other work required for Exhibition, The Cateriog for Exhib‘tion Day.

Specifications and any further information respecting the above can be obtained from

GEORGE F. OWEN,

S cretary King’s Cardigan, Sept. 9, 1891—dy 2i wy li

FURNESS LINE,

——BETWEEN—— London and Halifax. Bymyia, Tut's [sani aud Jamia

FROM LONDON.

The above steamers have first-class accom. modation for pasengers, with saloon amid | ships, carry a stewardess and do not carry)

London Agents :—

THOS. RONALDSON & SON, 34 Leadenhall Street, London, E.C. |

PICKFORD & BLACK, Agents at Halifax.

an 9, 1891—lw dy then eod

' ° ss 4 . Ch'town Athletic Assosia tion. HERE will be a General Meeting of the

J Members of the C. A. A. in the (iymna- sium, oo) MONDAY, September 14:h.

BUSINESS. —To take into consideration a ‘proposition from the Y. M. C. A, and to

artange about winter quarters. sep'd - sat wed sat

UsT RECEIVED:—100 Half Barrels of prime, large, fat Arichat Herring. Co, Exhibition Association, . 9#!¢ cheap for cash.

| te, aa % EE ne £ City Tax on Rea - 189, Property and Poll, for the y** , ENG ] aoe pi before the 24¢h of Neprew

A. HORNE & CO.

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S. S. ALPHA,

NEIL HALL, COMMANDER, f WILL SAIL FOR

The 15th of Every Month.

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A. N. SMITH, COMMANDER,

5g once LONDON. Will Sail for Havana the ist of . S. ibs. ek eae September 19th: ; ,

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SY RES i o Ce vn koe November

“Marlottetown to Pagwasl

intended above port

HE S. S. MAYFLOWER is make daily trips betwees

‘until the end of September. Due notice will be given later 0? Freight solicited and carried at lowest rates

W. W. CLARKE, Agent at Ch’town, P

Harry 1. Heatte

| ake a limited number of Pupils

ILLt V on PIANO or ORGAN.

For terms, ete , epply 4° uae seneton

GREGOR S, on Piiues Streely

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