THE DAILY EXAMINER, -

THE DAILY EXAMINER.

APRIL 4,

1888,

Entered For Consumption

Dvurine the hr three months of last year fivet! snd turee hundred and eighty seven gallons of toxicating liquors were entered for nsuimption at the Charlotte- town Customs House—duty, $4,457. This year 5,870 gallons were entered for con-

sumption during the tirst three months— duty, $5,201.

Revenue Uffice h

Che duty paid at the Inland re for liquors taken ou

of warehouse for consumption during the

first three 1 of this year amounted to $565.69 against $506.52 for the first three So that, though some

jail, and Mr. of

months of last year

of the liquor dealers lie in

Flynn was summarily thrown out em- nent, drinking goes on increasing, and

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drunkards are made. is to be done

about it ?

Provincial Exhibition and Stock Farm.

Tae reports of the Commissioners of the Provincial Exhibition and the Commuission-

Goverument Stock Farm have >

of the

ors been received The Exhibition Commissioners say ** That as a Province we require an Exhibi- tion Building and Grounds for the proper ac- commodation ot live stock and the display of the various branches of industrial pursuits, is

self evident. In fact, it is impossible to con- ducta Provincial Exiibition with any credit to the Province within the present contracted space allotted for that purpose. The amount

of money required for providing a suitable Exhibition Build and Show Crounds at Charlottetown, would prove one of the best

investments ever a.tempted in this Pro- Vince.” The Government Stock Farm Commis-

sioners report

**On the whole, the season was favorable and the crops good. Seventy-two acres of hay yielded 115 tons, which was all saved in tine condition. Lhirty-o: e acves of oats produced 1480 bushels. Of barley ‘nine acres were sown, produ 3390 bushels. Seven acres

were planted with potatoes, returning a crop

of 1550 bushels. Seven acres of turnips, (all swedes) yielded 5600 bushels. One acre of mangolds produced 900 bushels. One-fifth of aa acre of carrots gave a return of 120 bush- eis.”

There are on the farm eight horses, twenty-five head of Shorthorn cattle,

eighteen head of Ayrshire cattle, forty-two sheep and twelve pigs. Both reports full and particular.

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— The article ia te Patriot of yesterday

under the heading, ** Mistaken Kindnes,’ is deplorable reading. [t is deep- ly to be regretted tuat our e¢ mntemporary

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present the facts, th

subject as this, misre- truthofwhich he knows or might exsily have learned. It is stated that ** Millman has been relieved from his chains. “true. We learn that Millman is chained to the wall of his cell. **He has been transferred to the room he formerly occupied.’ Periectly true, but why? Because the ‘‘ strong cell” in which he had been placed was pronounced by the

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surgeon of the jail to be utterly unfit for a human being to occupy. It is under ground, its single winduw will not open,

there is absolutely no ventilation, the cell

contains a privy vaut, and Millman was chained tu the seat of this. One may im- agine what the stench was after a few days. This cell is closed in by two doors, both locked ; outside of these two men were stationed. How they could ‘* closely watch ” him, as the Patriot has it, is not very easy to see. The Sheriff, we learn, removed him upon the surgeon's report ;

his chain went with him, and he is as secure now as when in the underground dungeon. The Patriot protests against the prisoner’s young brother haviny been admitted to see

him, to bid him a last farewell. Every visitor to a criminal is searched, and searched thoroughly to see that there is nothing upon his person which he could give to the prisoner. It is a terrible re- flection upon this young lad to suggest

that he might have taken a revolver in to his brother, in order that murder might be committed. If our contemporary could have seen the boys with their arms around each other's neck—if he could have ‘seen the last farewell the brothers took of one another, we are sure that even he would not have suggested that that heart-breaking sceue was merely a cloak to enable murder to be cominitted. —_ _ =>. _—— = _—— The Directors of the Halifax Institu- tion for the Deaf and Dumb have petitioned our Lieutenant-Governor, Executive Coun- cil and Legislature to make adequate pro- vision for the education of the deaf mutes of this Province. (hey set forth that the following statement shows the amount re- ceived and « cpencded on behalf of the Island pupils for the past year : — Board and Education of six — at $150.00 each..... Board and Education of one

$900 00

Papi for half & ye e. . .usu4 75 00 $675 00 Received Grant from P. E. I. Government... .. is !e-.+ +3 $300 00 Received Payment from one ee eT Shee 40 00 -—-— 340 00 Balance agvinst the Island for year 188, $635 00

‘Tue mom risists s:ate that for the past twenty-five years «or more these annual deficit balances 4mount to over ten thous- and dollars, and contend that the facts establish a moral and equitable claim upon the Government of the Island. They urge upon the (Grovernment of 1Onriety O » fixed sum

guaranteein

per

capita fur deaf mutes coming from the Is- |

land to tne instiluti. for their education— @ sun #t lenst equal to that provided by the law of Nova Scotia fur her own deaf mutes, and suggest as a simole mode of dving so

t ; now Oo hs ) eo that, im view of probable income accruing from the ‘* Wood Beyuest ’

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of P. E. Island deaf mutes, the Govern- ment agree to sur

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plement the same, when Necessary 8 a3 tu bring it up to the mini-

mum allowance of $120 00 per pupil ber annum. By this course our ren of wilence” wwuld,

placed on the same those blessed with

they say, be level of privileges as hearing and speech, and Prince Edward Island brought into line with her. sister Provinee in this important branch of phil- inthropic and educational effort.

The Patriot devotes the best part of a vlumn to the Hon, Donald Ferguson's iddress to the electors ; and, sensible of the weakness and insutliciency of its criticism, promises to ‘‘ return to this subject in our next.” The Patriot may as well save itself the trouble: it cannot break the force of Mr, Ferguson's strong and conclusive argu- ment.

It is proposed to establish a mint at Victoria for the coinage of Canadian money. A British Columbia paper suggests the coinage of guineas to represent $5, and half guineas to represent $2.50,

The New York Herald says that three- quarters of the farmers of New York State have been compelled to heavily mortgage their farms.

The Orchestral Concert.

Tue Orchestral Concert, conducted by Mr. Vinnicombe, in the Y. M. C. A. Hall, last evening, was wonderfully fine,—con- sidering the youth of most of those who took part in it. A decided improvement was evident in the performance of the class of violinists under Mr. Vinnicombe’s tuition, particularly in the precision and expression of the rendering. The second violins and double bass, with Miss Lewis as accompanist, very creditably filled up the harmonies—some of which seemed to be perfect, or, at least, to leave nothing to be desired. Miss May McDonald’s violin solo was smooth and good in tone, the bow being steady and firm in her young hand. Mr. Vinnicombe’s clarionet and yiolin solos were capitally rendered, eliciting hearty encores; and the fine, clear tone of the cornet was brought out, round and full, by Mr. Fletcher, who played beautifully, in response to an encore, the sweet, familiar sir of ‘*‘ Home, Sweet Home.” Miss New- bery is to be congratulated on the rendi- tion of her vocal solo—her .fine voice is steadily improving; and tne audience ex- pressed their appreciation of the Rev. Fred E. J. Lloyd’s rendition of ** The Lost

Chord” by an unusually hearty encore. Mr. Lioyd’s cultivated tenor

voice is exceptionally pure in tone; and his assistance will, no doubt, be sought in many a concert that is to be. The audience was not so large as Mr. Vinnicombe and his class deserved ; but it was appreciative and, on the whole, the concert may be accounted a& Suceess.

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Protection for Girls.

The Boston Herald reports that ‘* In travelling to and from the British Maritime Provinces, where he is often called to hold Rev. Edward Osborne, of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, often vbserved the young girls approached by persons whose mission he knew to be evil, end who, by false representations, induced the girls either to go with them on reaching the city or who sent them to some friend who kept ‘‘a lodging house,” and who would be glad to receive those young strangers. Sometimes those persons were men, oftnerthey were women. They fre- quented the Eastern road, making regular trips for the purpose of getting hold of these girls. All the way trom Vanceboro to Boston they were at work, and during the years that have passed they have reaped a precious harvest. The girls, coming from simple homes and ignorant of the world and its ways, respond gratefully to any proffered kindness, and it takes but a few sympathetic words to win the confidence, and, glad at having the way made so easy for their strange feet, the girls, innocert and trustful, are easy victims, and find, tvo late, that they have been misled. That there must be some remedy for this evil Father Osborne was sure ; but how to find it? It was essentially woman’s work, and it must be undertaken carefully and sys- tematically, and the right women must manage it. You know, it is said that no me ever carries a work literally ‘* on the veart’’ that the way of doing it is not opened. And so it proved in this case. At the annual meeting of the Girls’ Friendly Socivty for America, held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Boston, on the 3rd of May last, Father Osborne was asked to speak, and by some sudden inspiration, for he had not thought of it before, he spoke on this very topic, calling attention to the number of young and inexperienced girls and women who arrive in Boston by the trains from Maine and the British Provin- ces, to the dangers and temptations to which they are exposed, and the great need that some means should be taken for their protection and direction to suitable homes and lodging houses. So convincing was the address, and so warmly did the subject appeal to the hearts of those who listened, that a committee was appointed on the spot to take action in the matter.” The result was that Women’s Societies of all denominations took the matter up, and ar- rangements have been made for the protec- tion of girls coming from the Maritime Provinces, and from Great Britain and Europe as well. The Herald reports that numbers of girls have been rescued from a fate worse than death by agents of the committee.

MM1SslONns,

Pvarustic.—The English papers give a mnewhat different account of the Sullivan. ‘litchell fight to that cabled to the American ud Canadian papers. The London Sporting Life has areport of the fight six columns long, giving the minutest details of the rounds. According to this account there was very little to choose between the men from the tart. Mitchell certainly avoided the big inan’s rushes in the first few rounds, but the rushes do uot seem to have been very remark- able.

the Island the |

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the only damage visible on Mitchell was a yiack eye—the left.

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| Arrer His Moyey.—John Barron died in the poor house at Halifax some time ago, and ‘t was found that, notwithstanding his sur- roundings, he had a large sum of money in ‘the bank. Now he has thirty-three cousins

, claiming a share of the money.

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A Ctriosiry.—Mr. Charles Bennet, of Chatham, N. B., is the owner of a pig which has six feet, the fore legs being supplied with two each. ‘The two extra ones are perfect in

: shape, but are only about half the size of the other ones. 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. sini Acknowledgment. Sir,—Permit me, through your valuable paper, to thank the neighbors and friends for the kindness shown to myself and family during our affliction in January last, and to assure them that their sympathy, as shown on that occasion, will not soon be forgotten by us; and may the Giver of every good gift amply reward them, is the

wish of your humble servant, James MELLICK, Elmira, East Point, March 27, ’88.

a oo The “ Patriot” Rebuked.

Sin,—A writer for yesterday's Patriot calls attention, in uncharitadle terms, te the liberty granted the unfortunate boy who now awaits patiently the last indignity the law can wreak upon his body. The prisoner is allowed the bare justice of speaking with his brother and of conveying to his parents his last and fon farewell. A meeting and parting, such as this, of the tenderest and most sacred nature, is made a matter of rude comment and vile surmise. Out upon this base inhumanity. The large portion of our people who feel and sympathize deeply for one they believe about to suffer for a crime of which he is innocent, do not submit with indifference while insult is added to injury. The writer of the paragraph headed ‘‘ Mistaken Kindness,’”’ would do well to pause and reflect, There is a point at which official zeal ceases to be a virtue, and those who pursue with relentless step, will in their time be pursued.

ONE oF THE Many,

April 4, 1888.

~onpeeerieatasiitieadiidiasiaiiiain Bad Grammar.

Sir,—The grammar of Hon. Mr. Fos- ter’s amendment, it seems, is not satisfac- tory tu the Patriot aud its Grit friends. Here are a few specimens from Dr. Rob- ertson’s speech, as published in a late number of the Patriot, in which it will be seen that there is some very bad grammar used by some of {the critics on the Opposi- tion side of the House: ‘*‘November and December are our busiest months. They (the munths) are those among which our business men, &c. But after the summer boats ceased running a day or two were lost, &c.”” We might give more specimens from the same speech, but the above will suflice to. show the Grit critics that the Queen’s English is being badly handled by one of their own writers.

Mac. —_—-—- The Lyceum Comedy Company.

Srr,—Last Monday evening I had the pleasure of witnessing the renowned drama, ‘* British Born,” performed by the Lyceum Comedy Company. From the numerous posters displayed throughout the city, and the many puffings that appeared from time to time in our daily papers, I was led to that our citizens were about to witness some extraordinary display of talent in the theatrical line ; and I think that even the most fastidious are forced to admit, that the gentlemen who appeared before the public on Monday evening last are predestined to adorn the stage.

So pleased was I with the performance that 1 cannot ‘refrain from giving vent," through the columns of your journal, the satisfaction I received from the excellent performances of the different actors, one and all, and particularly the gentlemen who shifted the scenes, lowered the gas, superintended the tableau, etc., who acquitted themselves throughout with the vreatest celerity, dignity, pathos and effect. Nor must I pass over the peculiar merits of the gentleman who delivered the handbills. He acted his part in the most dignified and circumspect manner, and [ must say that I consider him one of the best general per- formers in the Company.

I was much pleased with the representa-

tion of ‘*‘ Mary Hope ;” but I think the young lady who so admirably fulfilled this part would have given a greater effect to the scene wherein she threatens to shoot ** Laban Brood,” had she kept the pistol in a more convenient hiding place. The seeking for that pistol reminded me of the way an old woman would search in her pockets among a debris of handkerchiefs, thimbles, ete., for her last penny, with which she intended to purchase a candy for her grandchild. ‘¢ Laban Brood,, although somewhat diminutive, looked as big as possible, and what he wanted in size he made up in frowning. Like Washington Irving, I am a great admirer of frowning in tragedy; and ifa man keeps his forehead in proper wrinkles, talks loud and_ takes long strides across the stage, I always set that indi- vidual down as a great tragedian.

The impersonation of ‘* George Seymour” was excellent. My hopes inthe merit of this favorite actor daily increases; and I would hint to those who have the managing of the Company the prepriety of giving him a ‘* benefit,” to which I feel sure the public would enthusiastically respond.

The next character worthy of mention was ‘*‘Don Andre.” The stern, unrelenting qualities of that individual were shown to perfection, and the slit in the legs of his pants wasa splendid, and, no doubt, an original idea, and attracted a great deal of admiration among the audience.

There is yet one character which, before I close, deserves special mention, and that is the inimitable ‘t Fred Faggles.” Oh, Fag- gles ! take a friend’s advice, fling aside the laborious perusing of Blackstone and Chitty and take to the stage. You will make your mark, lL assure you. Even with your inez- perielce in the profession, the variety of character you displayed on Monday night last compels me to say of you as the poet said of your great predecessor :

“Our Garrick’s a salad, forin him we see,

Oil, vinegar, sugar and saltness agree.”

Yours, &c.,

believe

Before the twentieth round Sullivan's | mouth and eyes are described as much swol- | len, and his left ear cut in three places, while !

WILKINS,

The Chamberlain banquet at Birmingham was a great success. Mr. Colmer, secretary in the High Commissioner’s office, in the absence of Sir Charles Tupper, responded on behalt of Canada to the toast of ‘* Our Kinsmen.” He read a letter from Sir Charles Tupper, stating that Mr. Chamber- lain had discharged his duties with eminent ability and the greatest tact, and that Canada and the rest ofgthe Emgire is great- ly indebted to him. As regards the treaty, Mr. Colmer re-echoed, amid cheers, Sir Charles Tupper’s hope that the settlement would remove all causes of irritation and conduce to the extension of intimate trade relatiuns between Canada and the States,

Provincial Legislature. HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.

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Tuespay,fApril 3. Forenoon Session.

Hon. Mr. Sullivan introduced a bill relating to public officials, the object of which is to habe provisions for securing proper sureties in cases of defects in that respect.

Mr. A. A. McLean introduced a bill amend- ing the County Courts Actin the matter of judgments in favor of unmarried women.

House in Committee, Mr. Shaw in the chair, resumed consideration of ‘‘ Domestic Animals Act.”

House adjourned.

Ajternoon Session.

Hon. Mr. Bentley presented Report of Public Works Department which was referred

g] to Committee on Public Accounts.

Hon. Mr. Ferguson presented Reports of Commissioners of Provincial Exhibition and Stock Farm Commissioners,

House resumed consideration of ‘‘ Domestic Animals Act,” Mr. Shaw in the chair.

House adjourned.

Wepwnerspay, April 4. Forenoon Session.

“Hon. Mr. Sullivan presented a petition for the incorporation of the ‘‘ Monticello Hall Company.”

Hon, Mr. Sullivan presented a bill in ac- cordance with the petition, which was read a first time and referred to the Private Bills Committee.

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Imperial Federation.

The Imperial Federation convention at Toronto on Saturday appears to have been a remarkable success, not only as regards the number of those who were present to show their favor of the idea, but also from their standing in the country’s public life. Men prominent in both parties, members of Parliament and of the Provincial Govern- ments, business men and professional men whose names are common as household words, gave it their adhesion ; and though the claim that it has now been brought within the range of practical politics may hardly be admitteJ, it is beyond question that a large and growing number of earnest men thoroughly believe in it. This is true of Canada as of all the colonies, and of the mother land as well. Good has unquestion- ably come out of this movement, or the feelings which animated it, and much of the improved regard with which the Imperial Government now treats questions and interests purely colonial is no doubt to be ascribed to its influence. Much that was premature, and some things that were foolish have been urged by Imperial federationists in the past. But there will be less of this in the future if the resolu- tion of the central organization iv London is adhered to, constitution making 1s left alone, and the efforts of the leagues are put forth to advance common interests, make common requirements better understood, and common ties more powerful. The idea which t1e Imperial federationists have espoused isa grand one, that may well attract enthusiasm, and whatever its ulti- mate result it will in the meantime benefit both those whe take it up and the Empire to which they belong.

TO LET. —

To NICE HOUSES on Pleasant Street, with Stables and Water. Atso—One House on King Street. Apply to WILLIAM DODD. April 4, 1888—tf

CHILDRENS’ ENTERTAINMENT

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St. Peter’s Schoolroom.

AN ENTERTAINMENT will be given by Children in St. Peter’s Schoolroom,

On Wednesday Evening, 4th April.

Special preparations are being made to render it amusing and attractive. Come and enjoy a bit of comedy and some pleasant music. Admission 15 cents. mch3l

Provincial Rifle Association,

To commence at 8 o’clock,

[THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING of this Association, for the Election of Officers, &c.,

will be held inthe City Court Room, on WED-

NESDAY, the 4th April next, at 8 p. m.

G. L. DOGHERTY, Major, Secretary-Treasurer,

Ch’town, March 27, 1888—tues fri tl dte

BAZAAR. THE ANNUAL BAZAAR

—FOR THE—

P. E. Island Hospital,

WILL BE HELD IN THE

MARKET HALL,

—ON—

Thursday, April 5th.

OPEN AT 12 O'CLOCK.

Admission 10 cents. Tea 25 cents. Contributions gratefully received by MRS. CHAS. PALMER, President, L. P. BEER, Secretary. mch6—taw

DR. TAYLOR

TILL devote a PORTION of his time to the Treatment of the following Specialties : Diseases of Women (Gynecology), Diseases of Eye, Ear and Throat, Surgical Diseases and Operations.

meh]7—4w 2aw (tues & fri) pd

Seed Wheat.

fine lot of WHITE RUSSIAN SEED WHEAT for sale. The best yielding variety for our soil and climate.

JOHN NEWSON.

mech§—lm dy & wy

~ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4.

1888.

AMES PATON & CO.,

Market =quare.

AD Sal

Dress Goods, HOUSE FURNISHINGS, &c,, Carpets and Oil Cloths,

CURTAINS, IN SILK AND TAPESTRY, Curtain Poles and Fittings Complete,

Embroideries, LINEA SHADES & SPRING ROLLERS,

Kid Gloves,

Silks,

Laces, and

Room Paper in Every Quality,

. From Four Cents a Roll upward.

ILRAY'S PATENT CURTAIN STRETCHER.

Every Housekeeper should have a Set.

JAMES PATON & CO.,

April 4, 1888—dy & wky BROWN’S BLOCK.

GREAT CLEARANCE SALE

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BOUTS & SHOES,

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Dominion Boot & Shoe Store.

movin amiace” {peummaatiapypenananie

Month of March,

Puring the J. Ho MACEBONALD

Entire Stock of Boots and Shoes at a Discount of 20 per cent, off his usual low prices.

Hosiery,

&e., Ke.

The Stock is nearly all New last Fall. Customers are sure tu get the best value for their money at THE DOMINION BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

J. B. McDON ALD, February20—dy & wky

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Our Immense Stock of Room Paper is now ready for sale.

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WE HAVE OVER 30,000 ROLLS ON HAND,

Bought ia England, Scotland, United States and Canada,

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Newest Patterns and Lowest Prices.

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Sianle & Fancy Dry Goods, Carpets & Oil Cloths,

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Charlottetown, March 12, 1888.

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MARK WRIGHT & 60's

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We are prepared for a rush in Repairing and Re-upholstering this Spring, and will give all our patrons quick despatch and good value.

We invite inspection of our immense stock in Showrooms.

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Chaslottetown, March 26, 1888,