The Daily Examiner

APRIL 8, 1886.

The Waterworks Question.

THe waterworks question seems to the Patriot, “muddled ;” but it would perhaps be nearer the truth to say that the Patriot is muddled. There is no- thing in the mare’s nest discovered by the Patriot except this : That Mr. Turo- bull, acting for the Charlottetown Water- works Company has secured the farm of Mr. Dancan Matheson on the Winter River, and that the Hon. Neil McLeod, vf the legal firm of McLeod, Morson & McQuarrie, drew up the agreement be- tween the parties. Not a dollar of the funds of the city is involved iv the par- chase; and “the legal member for the City” has not a single share in the Com- paoy! The Patriot says the City Council were “remiss in their duty ” be cause they did not step ia before Mr. ‘Turnbull and buy up ‘the most available source of water supply for the City ;”"~— but we have no doubt that had the Council done so, they would have been sherply criticised for entering upon so important a matter without the special leave of the citizens and that the Patriot would take the lead in denouncing them. As authorized by a vote of the citizeas the City Council has left the supply of the city with water to private persons ; aud that the Charlottetown Waterworks Company have speculated in the most available source of water supply only shows that they have more wit and fore- sight than their competitors and that they mean business—-not that the Council has been remiss in its duty.

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The Eastern Question.

The withdrawal of the Russian fleet from Suda bay, where it had been actiog in conjuuction with the fleets of the other powers, has created a feeling of intense uneasiness io diplomatic circles. A press correspondent asserts that Russia’s attitude alone prevents.a settlement of the Balgarian question. Prince Alex- ander no looger insists upon a life gov- ernorship, but he wishes‘ his vassalage vo the Porte to be clearly defined and no veto power allowed to the powers, as the suzerainty Of one ruler is possible, but to be geveral servant to seven governments would be impracticable. In conversa- tion with the correspondent, an old civil servant of the War Department gave it as his opinion that Russia’s object is to keep the Eastern embroglio on the tenter hooks, with the double object of dis- crediting Prince Alexander in the eyes of his own people and of wasting the resources of Turkey by compelling her to keep her army ou a war footing. It is also suspected that Russia is secretly at the bottom of the belligerent attitude of Greece. “ Earl Roseberry,” said the correspondent, ‘is acting strictly on Lord Salisbury’s lines of policy, but his utterances lack the empressement with the powers of those of the elder diplomat,”

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Editorial Notes.

— It is announced that Mr. Trevelyan has an alternative Irish scheme, which he will, at a convenient time, bring for- ward.

— The Toronto Mail confirms the report that ‘* arrangements have been made by which the Canadian Pucific is to pay back, ia cash, by July lst next, the loun of twenty millions obtained from the Dominion, a turther rearrange-

meut heing p oposed respecting the ten | the laud grant of |

million loa» secured on the compauy.”

—TDhe Mosectou Times says: “ A bit!

Ort.wa is that Hon. Alex-

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

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From Bad to Worse.

Sir,—In these days of progress and light is it not too bad that the citizens of Char- lottetown should be thrown into the dark instead of being supplied with more light as the result of the introduction of the Electric Light. In the place of 127 Gas Lamps, we have 36 Electric Light Lamps, and a large number of those 36 are extin- guished at midnight. Several instances could already be adduced to show the dangerous consequences of these lights being out atl, 2 and 3 o'clock at night, resulting in some cases in serious losses and inconveniences to those compelled to be on duty during the night. At times those lights take a freak and ina moment leave the traveller to grope in the dark amidst sinsh and mud. Notso with the gas iamps; their light though not always very brilliant was reliable The cost to the city for those 36 lamps at $100 each is $3,600 a year, equal to the amount paid the Gas Company for 127 lamps. Surely, Mr. Editor, there must be something radically wrong in this state of things,—which calls for the most searching investigation on the part of rate payers generally, The Gas Company is a local institution which has merited and should receive the support of all those who cannot aspire to the luxury of an electric globe in front of their residences or in their dwellings, or places of business, and if through supineness or neglect, this company should cease to operate, for want of patronage, one can easily perceive the loss and inconveniences that the want of gas light would be to citizens generally. It is hoped, therefore, that an impetus will be given to this good old institution by the in- fusion of new blood into its management by which its usefulness will not only continue, but greatly increase.

Yours, PROGRESS.

The Hlectric Light.

Sirn,—Any one who goes abroad after nightfall must be struck with the marked lifference between the lights afforded by the old gas lamps and electricity. In former times the lights only served to make the darkness se*m more profound ;now, the darker the night the further the electric light seems to penetrate. Indeed the whole town seems now to be lit up, though there are only 34 lights in the place of 137. I have heard complaints about the lights being shut off too soon ; but while they con- tinue, no complaint whatever comes from any part of the town. Hoping that the City Council will not blunder into depriv- ing us of the great advantage of the electric lights,

I am, yours, A, CITIZEN.

Notes from Souris.

The ice which drifted into Souris harbor about a week ago, has grounded for the distance of three or four miles from the shore, and will not likely move until the next high tides, Thisis a very singular penomenon, and one that has not occurred at Sonris within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.

I forgot to mention in my notes of last week that the Rev. Mr. Shenton, in his lecture, was very severe on the anonymous newspapers correspondent, characterizing him as a coward and villian. I hope the Rey. gentleman will not see these notes for, I dread the denunciation of clergymen— they know so much you know.

It would be wellif the local Board of Health which so energetically prevented the spread of smallpox last fail, would see that the yards, water closets, etc., were thoronghiy cleaned out this spring. We may not be visited again by smallpox, but there are other infectious diseases which it might be prudent to guard against. At any rate a good cleaning up would do no harm.

Souris has not yet got the electric light, hut there are some things in which she can lick all creation, viz, in the uses to which he puts her public streets A few even- ings.ag’ I had oceasion to visit at the house

of a frien ana 2 und the atreat leading loc} p by two manure |

zt iat) accummnuiated |

the winter. at the end of a barn}

near by [nu another place 4 pair of Fair-

ander Mackeuzie will be spared a politi- | banks scales cocupies &@ prominent position

cal contest io East York next election. The Conservatives admire the vote he

gave against Mr. Landry's motion, and)

on Main Street, said seales being owned and used by a private firm. But to cap the ‘imax, last fall one of our public spirited citizens built a dwelling house, and having

they would like to show their apprecia- no convenient place to put the clay which

tion of it in some way.

They will let} he took from the cellar, dumped it in cart

him have a walk over if he should wish | loads on the street, but forgot to spread it.

to contiate in doubtful enough.”

Parliament, which is

—Aceording tothe NewYork Herald, | that way are obliged to do.

an Italian astronomer claims to have discovered that the inhabitants of Mars are making signals to the earth. the discovery was made, or what is the

cature of the sigoals, we are not told. | The Pittsburg Dispatch is at a loss to!

ooderstand why the people of Mars should be so anxious to strike up an acquaintance with us. They live on a first-class planet, while we are moving

| These mounds of earth are now solidly bn ae and if you don’t like to go over

them you can go round them, as all who pass [ would not

| be surprised if some one took it into his | head next summer to build a cow-hvuse or How | & barrel factory on Main Street, and no one |could be fuuad to tell him that he should

not do it.

Souris is very artistic in the way of side- | walks. The architects seem to think that | the sidewalks should be perfectly level, |

| notwithstanding the declivity of the ground | }on which they are built. hence, while the |! | sidewalks may be only two or three inches |

about on the surface of a mere satellite }higher than the surface of the ground at |

ofthe sun. Itis net at all likely that

jone end, they are probably two or three |

they would bother themselves about us. | feet higher at the other ; and the only way |

If, says the Toronto Mail, Italian gentleman had told us Mars was making siguals to Venus we could believe him, for that would be in accordauce with classical precedent.

One of the propositions made in con- |

nection with Home Rule is to hand over

the Irish police to the Irish authorities. |

Mr. Henry Ji phson writes to the London limes to say that there are two police forces in Ireland—one the Royal Irish

men, the other the Dublin Metropolitan i olice, consisting of abont 1280 men, officers included. The estim ste of the cost

oy these forees for the “financial year 1876 L887 are—Royal Irish Const sbulary, pay ete. £1.110 009. pensi ns, £270.000- a £1 380 000: D hin Viet »D shitan Police

pay, etc., £115 800; pensions £59 000. As ; an ease 8 £52,000, the total enst 0 ‘Re imperial Exch quer is £93, 800— ‘cee £1,473,800, * The transfe: , there

» Would piace @ heavy burden on the

Irish people.

| the high jump. |

Good goose shooting is reported from | | Rollo Bay and Bay Fortune, and some of | |our local sportsmen, arrayed in suits of white, have gone to try their luck. : RAMBLER. Souris, March 39, 1886. LS Se | Sir Charles Tupper was present at the | levee recently held by the Prince of Wales on behalf ot Her Majesty, at St. James’ palace. Among the presentations were Major General Laurie, on return from active service, by the field marshal com- 'manding in chief; Lieut. J. H. Laurie, King’s Own Lineolnshire regiment, by his father, Major-General Laurie; and sev- eral other Canadian officers who, as stu- dents at the Royal Military College, Kingston, have obtained commissions in the Imperial army

It is ealenlated that the total cost of the

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Paris Exhibition of 1689 will amount to:

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ELEGRAPHIG NEWS.

(Sexoctat Despatcues TO THR EXAMINER, }

DOMINION PARL [AMEN

Ortawa, April 2.

To-day being Government day, the House passed at once to the consideration of the Budget, that business being prefaced by Mr. Paint calling attention to a state- ment in the Toronto Globe’s Ottawa cor- respondence that he, Dodd and Cameron of Inverness, were engineering through the House the Bill relating to Lennox Passage Bridge for their personal profit. Mr. Paint characterized the statement as base and mendacious. Hon. Mr. LeBlanc, member of the executive of Nova Scotia, had sent a petition respecting the bridge, and the time for presenting such petitions having passed, the three members placed their names on the paper to secure the petition being received.

Mr. Cameron said the Globe correspond- ent had made his statement, knowing it to be false, as having been asked by the Globe man about it, he (Cameron) had explained it.

Hon. Thos. White, on rising, was greeted with loud applause. He said Sir Richard Cartwright’s speech from exordium to peroration was one long wail of pessimisim, the same as indulged in every year. Cartwright had supported Sir John from 1856 to 1869, and had bespattered him with praise. Yet in his speech the other night,he had characterized Sir John’s whole career as corrupt.

Mr. Patersog, of Brant, followed. He said the denunciation by Cartwright was of men, not of the country. The country had made progress, but it was slow. It should have been by leaps and bounds.

Mr, Wood, of Westmoreland, replied. He contrasted Patterson’s doleful state- ments of last year with the somewhat hope- ful opinion he gave this year, and hoped he would improve still more next year.

BREITEISH NEWS.

Lonpon, April 2,

The Irish electors of Barrow and Fur- ness, having become suspicious of the loy- alty to Mr. Giadstone of Mr, Cain, Liberal candidate for Parliament to fill the vacancy by annulment of David Duncan’s election for electioneering practices, to day pat up against him Mr, Edmunds, a member of the Lrish National League.

A great mass meeting, was held this afternoon in Guild Hail to protest against the granting of a Parliament to Ireland. The Lord Mayor presided. Sir.John Lub- block, Liberal member for London Univer- sity, moved the adoption of a resolution condemning Mr. Giadstone for his intention of *‘Handing Ireland over to Mr. Parnell, whom he had previously denounced.’”? A workipgman arose and offered an amend- ment tothe resolution, but he was howled down, and the resolution was carried z2mid wild enthusiasm. At the mention of Par- nell’s name the audience hissed. The name of the Premier waa treated in the same wa every time any speaker used it, The were cries of ‘*Gladstone is a lunatic,’’ and cheers.

The Pall Mall Gazette declares this after- noon’: ‘‘Mr. Gladstone is riding straight fora fall. He refuses to modify his Irish scheme and the result will ba the country will have neither Home Rule in Ireland nor Mr. Giadstone.”

The oarsman Beach has sailed from Mel- bourne for London. He challenges any man in the world to row him on the Thames. The Cambridge crew are slightly the favorites for to-day’s race.

Twenty-six rioters were killed in the Belgium outbreaks,

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** They Blew out the Gas.”

Toronto, April 2.

Two farmers registered at York hotel last night. This morning they were found in bed overcome by gas. Harrison was dea. and Daleli unconscious. They blew out the gas.

Fire! Fire! Port Rowan, Ont., April 2 A destructive fire broke out here early this morning. Altogether eighteen places of business were destroyed. Loss will be about $30,000. .

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Election in New Brunswick.

Sr. Jonny, April 3. The local assembly is dissolved, and the general election comes off at once. Nomination 22nd and election 26th of present month.

Weather Bulletin. Probabilities for the next 24 hours for the Maritime Provinces

Toroxro, April 3.—10 a. m, Moderate winds, mostly west and north. west; fair weather; stationary cr slightly lower temperature. ME8TROROLOGICAL OF¥¥ice Charlottetown, April 3, 1886,

the} you can get on or off the high end is by | Highest Temperature yesterday, (read at that | carrying a long, strong pole, and practicing |

RO SE ET EE 49.0 Lowest Temperature yesterday, (read at

EE ss ohnn comaue'o ad alias ay 33.6 Lowest Temperature this morning.....,. 28.7

Temperature this morning,at 8 o'clock. . .32.0 Tomperature thie aftornann att o’alack. 38.9

With contemptuous wrath the backwoods preacher, Sam Jenes, comes down upon the man who fails with his pockets full and then recommences as ‘‘ agent ’’ for his wife : “Whenever a man who owes money can live in a fine house and board with his wife, he becomes ‘ agent for his wife!’ My, my! Agent for his wife! Sister! Why not have his name changed and make him take yours. That man yonder, boarding with his wife, living in a $50,000 mansion, and driving down these streets in a $1 200 car- riage, the finest dressed man in town? My! my! There's that man in that car-

\Tiage and there's a poor widow walking alongside on the pavement, with perhaps scarcely any shoes to cover her feet; and or widow $1,200, I? youl gwt thers, sir.”

: that man owes that

‘ there’s any Well at

LECTURE

ENTERTAINMENT, ST. JAMES’ HALL,

Tuesdav (first) 6th April.

Miss Maggie Crabbe............--- Inst. Solo PO MING oo obo 6 ctbasscen wane snes Song DENG TREE... on. cnnnpennesss see sees Reading Mr. Maynard,....... era as one 6 Son

Lecture..,...‘“T'wo Sh®kesperian Characters’ Mr. Carruthers.

Mr. Hawleg, ccceccctcosccccsscces Inst. Solo B. Brews, oss va cnccsececscesee cies: Song Miss Orabbe, . .0c0%: cb sacese jeeseesess Song Miss Dougherty...... cs eeee bine noes Reading Mr. Strong........ ds dos acv ebbadeseedee Song

Admission, 10 Cents; commence at 8 o’clock p. m. April 3, 1886.

Bri” Fam, Suk and n- plements at Auction,

I AM instructed by EDWARD PICTON, ESQ., to sell at Public Auction, on the premises, on

Wednesday, 2ist April iust., AT 11 O'CLOCK, A. M.,

His splendid Farm, near Southport, containing about 200 acres, 60 cleared and in a high state of cultivation. On the premises are a superior Dwel- ling House, five first-class Barns and Out-houses— all in perfect order: a good Mill Site, two Springs, two Wells—altogether being one of the most de- sirable properties of the kind in the Province, offering such an opportunity as seidom occurs for securing a first-class Farm, centrally situated for stock-raising, marketing, shipping, &c., &c.; well watered, convenient for fertilizing and within sight of Charlottetown.

-ALSO—

2 Horses, 1 Mare,1 Filly (2 years old),5 Milk

well bred and superior stock. Together with complete Farming Plant, consisting in part of:

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GHRISTY'S LONDON HATS |

Spring Stock Just Opened

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LENGEN HBU5E!

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Newest Styles! Lowest Prices! !

TAILORING DEPARTMENT—A fine stock of Scotel and English Tweeds and Worsteds to select from.

HARRIS & STEWART

SUCCESSORS TO GZ0, DAVIES & CoO.

Ch’town, March 22, 1886.—dy & wky = —— ——— eee

Cows, 4 Heifers in calf, 50 Sheep and Lambs—all f Threshing Machine and Farmer’s Mowing a

Machine (combined), Carts, Ploughs, ‘Trucks, Sleighs, Roller, Carriages, Carriage and Cart Har- ness, &c., &c., &c.

TERMS :—On Farm, 25 per cent down, balance bearing interest at 5 per cent, secured by mort- gage. Stock, under $20, cash; over $20, seven

months credit, on approved joint notes,

A. H. B. MACGOWAN, Auctioneer, Ch‘town, April 2..1886—apr3 10 & 17th wky 2i

CIGARS, Wholesale to the Trade.

( Vf opening of navigaticn we will be pre- pared to wholesale CIGARS at a Lower Price than can be bought through Agents. By reserving orders, we will guarantee to retailers a good, cheap, profitable Cigar.

D. O’M. REDDIN, JR,

April 3, 1886. Cameron Block.

NOTICE.

TEXHE undersigned, having formed a (o- Partnership, will continue the business

heretofore carried on by BEER & SONS, at

Montague, uader the style and firm of

BEER & SPRAGUE.

GEORGE R. BEER, R. W. SPRAGOE,

Montague, Feb. 15th, 1886—ap3 6i wy 4i

ALL PERSONS

J AVING Accounts with the undersigned, same being past due, will please take notice that settlement, either by cash or note, must be made forthwith or they will be handed over to their Attorney. BEER & SONS,? March 29th, 1886—mar3l 2wks eod wy Imo

1827 = = = 1886, T. & I. KENNY,

Diy Goods and Sh'pping,

HALIFAX, CANADA.

T. & E. KENNY,

(Fr. €. MAHON) Ship Owners and Brokers,

General Commission Merchants,

i6i GRESHAM HOUSE,

Bishopsgate Street, LONDON, E. C., England, Scott's and Vaughan’s Codes. March 29, 1886.

SEIZURE SALE

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7th Day of April Next, AT ll O'CLOCK, A. M.

T Customs Appraisers’ Office, WATER

STREET, the undermentioned goods will be sold for an infraction of the Revenue Laws :—

SEIZED. 1 barrel Sugar, 1 do Molasses, 1 do Tamarinds,

2 kegs do Goceps UNCLAIMED. ConSIGNER, 1 Orgam.........-.0-ccccessM. A. Murpay 2 bris. and 3 boxes Glassware, J © Bullard rar rere re A. McAlpine De OUND, « cc pcinnes have A. McLeod 9 casks Lacquer .............. woe i case books (mk’d R A L,), Hubbard Pros. 1 box books (mk’d 8 A A) do do 1 case Writing Paper, ete.. G. H. Haszard SN 65 5k 6 Sanbcwoktccs -S. W. Crabbe 2 bris. and 2 kegs Glue...... do els PU vals sgl atl «ies do ' bri Lamp Black.......... do 1 case Sand-paper .......... do JAS. CURRIE, Collector.

Oustom House, Charlottetown, March 23rd, 18896. 5i 23, 26, 30, 3, 6

70:

1000 TAPE HATS aud BONNETS

at 106. «ash.

CERN MOUKRING GOODS

a Specialty.

This is a job lot of Ladies’ and. Chil- dren’s Hats, Baby Bonnets, &., bought at 4 great sacrifice and must be sold at Many of the Bonnets, with Tinsel Trg, are worth five times th» price,

BLACK SICILLIENNE, BLACK GROSGRAIN SILKS, BLACK OTTOMAN SILKS, > lg

BLACK SATIN DUOHESSE, BLACK BROO’D VELVETS, BLACK LYONS VELVETS, BLACK LOUIS VELVETEENS, BLACK MERINOS,

BLACK CASHMERES,

BLACK SERGES, BLACK CRAPE CLOTH,

BLACK GRENADINE, &c., &c., CRAPES (Cortauld’s) &., &c. ,* &e.,

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Hamburg Edgings, 200 Patterns to select from. Exeellent Value.

LACE CURTAINS, ROOM PAPER, CARPETS,

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BEER BROG., 73 & 75 Queen Street. Ch’town, March 20, 1886,

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PUBLIC NOTICE.

To Farmers and Others who want to buy Dry Goods at Low Prices.

70:

20%

ROM this date to tt M\Yw e will give bargsius in all departments. ‘(tray Cdttons White Cottons, Print Cottons, Shirtings and Sheetings at ‘

PRICES THAT ARE BOUND TO SELL.

29%

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A big lot of Wool Tweeds, suitable for Men’s and Roys’ wear, at panic prices. Ulster Cloths, very cheap. The balance of our Colored Dress Goods regardless of cost; Black and Colored French Merinoes and Cashmeres at prices that defy competition. Black and Colored Kid Gloves at marked down prices.

A BIG DRIVE in Men’s and Boys’ SOFT FELT HATS for spring wear—jast see them, and if you want a hat you are bound to buy one of this lot; also, a large stock of STIFF HATS, at hard-pan prices.

A First-class and Well-assorted stock to select from, s@ SATISFACTION GUARANTEED,

STANLEY BROS, Brown’s Block, Opposite Market House.

Ch'town, March 19, 1886

JAS. PATON & GO, MARKET SQUARE,

{yoo special inducements to purchasers of House Furnish- ing Goods, during the month of March. Those in need of Carpets and Oilcloths should give us acall. Our stock is pro- nounced the largest and cheapest in the city, and entirely new.

A special lot of Scotch and Union Carpets will leared out at cost. See these,as they are genuin Bargains,

| Grand value in White and Grey Cottons, Shirtings, Print ‘Cottons, Cretonnes, Table Linens, Towels and Bed ‘Tickings, |1,200 pairs Corsets, cheap.

| Gilray’s Patent Lace Curtain Stretcher. them.

Ladies should see

JAS. PATON & CO.,,

SUCCESSORS TO

W. A. WEEKS & CO,

‘March 5, 1886.

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