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portion extended downwards. They ap peare d to he projected at the same time from the flo a certain angle and changed in their appearance and color | after being so distriputed. The top of the |
rupwards at
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counter projected some distance, Wii a
would preclude the spots trom being cansed | . : , wa +; }
by fluid from an upward direction. All the |
apots had the appearance of coming from | the same point, the spots had | the appearance of having been tampered | with. All the spots were uniform in size
and smaller than drops of ordinary fluid,
the floor.
; 5 hte Paley ol Soe | ’ ? ; , 28 ; That the might have i . . which led ine to infer that ‘they 7 lof a people are, in the
contained iron.
I have not seen or ined the of the floor or the counter since taken up. The dirt in the cracks of the boards was adherent to the boards and when broken off and dissolved in water presented a wan, brown appearance. I reserved for future examination a small portion of dirt taken from the edge of the bi ards, and from which I made the solution. I have not seen the boards since. I Tormed the con- clusion that the spots on the floor were sus-
vicious, having the appearance of blood. tefore marking the boards for removal, I endeavored to get the light to fall upon the spots in several different ways, and they presented a brick-dust appearance, which led me to believe that the base of the stain contained a red pigment. I have never verified that impression by any examina- tion of the boards. There was one spot on the counter which I blood, and the others being of the same siape and appearance, I concluded they also were blood. The counter I removed in such a manner as to enable me to re-adjust it any time.
There was a wagon brought to Moncton during the examination at Moncton which [ examined in quest of blood stains upon being requested so to do, and upon such examination I did find what I believe to be blood. The wagon has since that time been in my possession. Two peculiar marks run- ning down the inside of the sill of the wag- gon struck my attention. The wagon at that time had evidently been exposed to the weather, as there was a juantity of snow and ice adhering to it. I put the wagon in my barn and removed the snow and ice when it became detached from the wagon.
1 removed portions of the bottom sill and side of the wagon in order to expedite my examination, when I discovered unmistak able evidences of blood. The blood was comparatively fresh and red, not having the anpearance of old blood stains. There is also a red stain under the bottom board, which I have not removed. Wishing to be freed from the responsibiliy of keeping the wagon, I delivered it to the Stipendiary Viagistrate.
The stain under the portion of the bot- tom of the wagon not removed extended be- tween the sill and bottom up towards the front of the wagon, about 10 inches. The portion which | removed from the bottom
exat boards
was situated in the left front side of the wagon about ten inches from the front.
On the tail-board of the wagon was a very dark stain; extending along the bottom board was a narrow crack or shake, and on the bottom of this bvuard was besmeared blood and mud, dry and hard. The reason why I believe this to be blood is the rela- tion which it bears to the fresh outline. There are two bolt holes through a part of the sill removed ; in the bolt holes are dark stains extending to the bottom mixing with mud, The whole appearance of that board and sill gives evidence that a large quantity of blood had been spilt in the wagon, and percolated through, while the wagon was in motion. I believe it to have been distri- buted while the wagon was in motion, be- cause it presents a spattered appearance underneath.
The framework of this wagon is composed of apparently new hardwood. ‘The upper surface of the bottom board running length- wise, presented the appearance of having been scoured,—whether ‘by feet or other- wise --I could not say. Scouring was near the crack in the board.
SOURIS ITEMS.
Hon. Daniel Davies’ new brig Anna Bell was successfully launched on Monday last, at James Keefe’s yard, Souris West. It was witnessed by quite a number of the ‘youth and beauty’ of that thriving town. The Ahna Bell was built by Mr. James Keefe, measures 378 tons register and is classed Al English Lloyds. She is com- manded by Capt. Yates, and will load coal at Pictou for Montreal, thence grain for Europe. ‘The cabin is elegantly finished in mahogany and walnut, with oak panels. Altogether this a very fine vessel, and re- flects great credit on her builder.
Mr. J. F. Campion’s new schooner is a! fine little craft. ‘This vessel was launched about a week ago.
Hon. Dr. P. A. Mcintyre has returned from Ottawa.
The express trains do not seem to be as well patronized as we had anticipated, but the travelling publiz have hardly com- menced to move much as yet.
The country generally looks well, and farmers and fishermen are very busy.
The new postal arrangement is a great improvement, and we wonder it had not been thought of before.
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Tur Toronto ‘‘ Globe”, of this morning, devotes three columns to the review of the crops in Ontario and Quebec. It says that the principal feature to be noted is the ex- traordinary and unprecedented rapidity of growth at this early date. Recent heavy rains have done a good deal of damage in low districts, and in some places the frost of the last few nights has blighted a pre- viously fair prospect. Fruit trees and gar- dens have suffered more than grain crops. However, it is quite possible that the latter may recover, to a greater extent, than might at first be supposed. The hay crop will, undoubtedly, be heavy, and it is al- ready past all danger from drought. In some localities there is danger of the grain becoming so rank that injury will result from that source.
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THe Datnry EXAMINER,
- 3 - | MAY 47, 1878. |
THE POLICY OF McKENZIE'S | ADMINISTRATION.
The Cause of the Stagnation in Prices of Farm Produce.
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that
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lr has been asserted the industries manner possible, influenced by Governments and Governors. It would be well fer Mr. Me- Kenzie’s Administration, if this were true. Unfortunately, however, it isa matter of fact that even those industries to which men turn for the agriculture, prosper better, and are more bountifully developed when fostered by the
necessaries life, such as
hand of Government. It becomes, there- fore, a duty with a Ministry to encourage and protect the growth of a nations indus- tries, since on these depends its pros- perity.
How the McKenzie quitted itself of this duty, we showed yes- We showed that while assuming
Government has ac-
terday. the position of men, whose whole duty it was to guard and develop the resources of the country, they had acted a most hostile part, and tried to check development, and smother even the agricultural business of
Canada. Farmers are actually being driven out of their own markets by
strangers, invited by this Government, and, in a manner, invested with privileges that enable them not only to compete, but to beat our native farmers. There may be some deep philosophy in a_ policy such as this, but we confess ourselves unable to grasp its wisdom.
Once on a time,in 1864,the value of cattle and meat stuffs exported from Quebec, and Ontario alone, into the United States, was more than four million of dollars. But whole Dominion, only half as much was exported. It is thus that
McKenzie’s smile fosters the country whose
last year, from the
interests he is supposed to have at heart. Again, the Canadas have a reputation for wheat growing, and Mr. McKenzie, in his tour through Scotland, dilated, with much pride, upon the capacity of the soil in this respect, and still the policy he has adopted admits the Americans into our wheat mar- ket, and in wheat producing Canada _ they actually push aside more than five million dollars worth of native produce, and sub- stitute their own imported produce in its stead. Not only this, but Indian Corn is imported into Canada and placed im the market in competition with the growth of the Canadian farmer. Upwards of tour million dollars worth was, last year, con-
sumed in Canada. Mark, _fur- ther, the use ‘to which this In- dian corn is chiefly put. . From it
whiskey is manufactured, and the farmer's barley, for which this is a substitute, is left on his hand. Indeed, had the McKenzie Cabinet seriously set itself to study how to thwart the farmer’s of the Dominion and cripple their efforts, they could not have fallen upon inore ingenious methods. In the most refined ways is the farmer tortured by this Government which calls itself a Free Trade Government. We know not what interpretation may be given to the term Free Trade by politicians of the Mc- Kenzie school ; but we should think that a policy which interferes so mereilessly with the agricultural interests of the country, a very hostile policy. MeKenzie’s Free Trade principles altogether = in favor of the Americans. These, with his sanction, glut our markets with their products, and carry away millions on millions of our money yearly. Is it any wonder that trade languishes, and money is Since ever McKenzie has been in
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scarce ? power, a cloud of the deepest depression has hung over the Dominion, and the longer he continues to hold on to his present policy the gloom will deepen. The people will soon have an opportunity of freeing their country from this frightful incubus, and we trust they will avail themselves of the chance, and banish it for ever.
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Tue new steamer Gulnare arrived here from the Clyde last night, after a passage of 95 days—the fastest passage, we believe, ever made from the old country to this Island. The Gulnare is 246 tons gross ton- nage, and was built by Chas. Connal & Co., of Glasgow. She is commanded by Captain Alex. McLeod, of Orwell, and is intended for the Newfoundland Survey. She is sim- ilar to the model of the ‘‘Gulnare” forinerly occupied in the Government Surve y.
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THERE was a very large market to-day. The upper apartment was overstocked with all kind of saleables. Prices were as fol- lows :—Beef (small) from 8 to 15 cts.; do (quarter) from 7 to 10 cts.; mutton, from 8 to 14 cents; veal from 3 to 7cts.; Lamb (per
!A MAN SAID TO HAVE BEEN KILLED BY HIS WIFE A VERDICT rHAT DOES NOT SATISFY THE PUBLILV.
| port of murder having been committeed ina
Tragedy at Petersville, N. B.
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Wetsrorp, N. B., May 15.—The people of Petersville have been thrown into a state of excitement regarding the sensational re-
their midst on Saturday last. There are a great many rumors regarding the affair, one | of which is that Janes Darrah, the man | now dead, and his wife have not been living together in harmony for some time past. So far as report can be believed, it appears that on Friday night the couple quarreled, and that on Saturday morning, about eight o'clock, Darrah, whe was working some dis- tance from the house, asked his wife to send his little girl with his dinner, but his wife refused, stating that she would send one of the boys, whereupon Darrah said not to send them, ashe had work laid out for them which must be done, and that if she could not send the little girl he would take the dinner with them. She, it is alleged, stated she would not let him, and, when he went to put up his dinner, struck him with a billet of wood on the head, and he fell to the floor,
The alarm was given by his sons, one of whom told a neighbor that his mother had killed his father, and asked him to come over to their house. ‘The child is said to be very young.
There are many other rwnors regarding the cause of his death. It is said that he told a friend that if he could not live a hap pier life than he was now living, he would do away with himself entirely, or words to that effect. On this rumor is based a the- ory that he has poisaned himself. The most popular belicf, however, is that he met his death by violence administered by some person, and his wife's name is men tioned in no very friendly manner by his acquaintances.
An inquest was held on Monday by Cor- oner Francis to inquire into the cause of Darrah’s death. Medical testimony was given by Dr. Nugent, and upon his evidence the jury returned a yerdiet of death from natural eauses. ‘There is much dissatisfac- tion among the people regarding this ver- dict. St. John T' legraph.
- ae Hanlan Victorious. HE DEFEATS PLAISTED EASILY ——-A PRETTY HALF-MILE CONTEST,
‘Toronto, May 15—Greater crowds poured into the city by trains and steamers to-day than when Ross rowed against Hanlan. At three a smart breeze still blew from the south, “and the bay was rough. Every wharf and building was covered with peo- ple, all the steamers in port lay along the course loaded down, with such a mixed col- lection of cther crafts as only lake ports can show.
For an hour there was no iaprovement in the water, and then the wind began to die and the water to get smoother. As six o'clock approached, the water was quite smooth, and intense anxiety existed for fear it would be too late to start.
THE OARSMEN APPEAR.
At 5.50 Plaisted pulled out from the Rowing Club and Henlan followed. The Harbor-master’s boat made a dash up the course and cleared it, and the start was effected at 6.05, Hanlan having the inside. They took the water together, Plaisted gaining a slight lead, pulling 54 to the min-
ute, while Hanlan’s stroke was 28. After a hundred yards, Hanlan increase to 30 and ; pulled through with a more forcible finish, , his shoulders almost coming in contact with his boat. A dozen strokes placed him,
slightly ahead, and there was | THE PRETTIEST WALF-MILE STRUGGLE EVER! SEEN, {
Plaisted gradually getting level, pulling 32 to 34, with a long forward reach and a good finish. Then Hanlan ‘‘ gave her another dozen,” noticeable for their effect on his | boat and the position of his body at the . close, rather than for increased rapidity, ' and the excitement of the people, whic! grew strong when the result appeared dou)t- ful, found vent in frantic cheering. STEADILY TO THE FRONT, until at three-quarters of a mile he was a| length ahead. Ife steadied his oars, took a square look ahead, settled down to work and increased his lead to two lengths at the mile. He continued to pull at an easy gait, evi- dently not hurting himself, and at a mile and a half was four ov five lengths to the fore. Hanlan then eased, took a good look! over the course, which was considerably en- croached upon by beats, and kept three lengths ahead till near the finish, when an- other dozen gave him another half length. There is a discrepancy regarding the time. Members of the Hanlan Club place it va- riously from 14m. to 14m. 40sec., but the actual time was, as near as can be ascer- tained, 13.40.
~ HOTEL ARRIVALS. _ a = |
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AS HANLAN WENT
RANKIN HOUSE.
May 16.-——John Horn, St. John. :
REVERE HOUSE. —
May 16.—tieo, R. Ames, New Yor’; James |
A. Reid, Summerside.
OSBORNE
May 16.—Jas. E. McDonald, Cardigan; C
C. Carlton, Souris; Miss Kt. Stephens, Orwell
D. E. Clarke, do.; John A. W. Reid, do.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN, | ENTERED.
May 17 Sch. r. Ls ts; Crapaud, 2,000 bush. oats ; Annie, ‘Tracadie, 309,600 pine shin-
; str. tinlnare, McLeod, Glasgow,
HOUSE. ‘ ;
Reid, Alberton;
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cles
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quarter) from 75 to 85 cts.; pork (by the | carcass) from 5 to 54 cts.; butter, (fresh) from 24 to 26 cts.; do (tub) from 19 to 21 | cts.; potatoes. from 22 to 25 cts.; oats, from | 41 to 42 cts.;do (for seed) from 44 to 46) cts.; timothy seed, per bush., from $3.50 to
$4.25; clover seed, per lb., from 24 to 25)
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gts,
ULRARED,
May 17—Foam. Shediac, bal.; /oam, Moran, Crapaud, sundries ; Magdalen, Bay Verte, bal. ;
BUTPORTS.
May 14—Cleared from Cascumpec, sch. Break S Day, with 1,000 bush. potatoes for St. ‘Pierre,
SUMMER GOODS
STAPLE & FANCY GOODS,
EVERYTHING
New Advertisements. New Advertisements, - tl : = a ——————— — ——— —
MONTREAL & ACADIAN FINAL NOTICE, Ss. SS. ITIN Bi.
© Qe: ye dednt E er.
S. S. “ VENEZIA”
ego THe TILL deave Montreal for st. John’s, | ‘ Newfoundland, on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd inst., calling at this port and Sydney, | C. B. pita rar. For Freight or Passage to St. vont s, Nfi’d, or Sydt ey, apply to et OWEN CON NOULLY &
HAVE received positive instructiongags take proceedings against all parties whe jhave not yet paid their Poll Pax. (All interested in this matter will please ‘tice and govern themselves accordingly,
JOHN HIGGINS, Collector, ©
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Hiarrer’s History
Of the Maritime Provinces
Yor sale at
BREMNER BROS,
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Charlottetown, May di L878 ah
HAY,
B38.00 PER TOW! CARVELL BROS.
May 10—pat 3i
The Latest Novelty.
‘PIRAL SHAVEN SS, for making Wal} )) Pockets, Brackets and other Fancy Work, and a new Stock of
WOOD SPLINTS, COLORED STRAWS, PERFGRATED MOTTOES, PERFORATED BOARD, (entirely new kinds), SILVER PAPER, TINFOIL, &C., &6. Just Opened at
BREMNER Bros, .
May 10--pat 3i
“|W 6. MeDonald’s HAY. TOBACCOES!
HAY.
May 17—pat Si
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HENNESSY'S. BRANDY ! SCOTCH WiHiSKEY,
IRISH WHISKEY.
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my CASES THREE STAR BRANDY, Ai) 100 Cases SCOTCH Si - EET tRISH WHISKEY,
Por Sule Cheap for Cash. JAMES BYRNE.
May 17—-10i eod
(reat Greorge »f..
Prime
fe, Ff For Sale by
D0 erticte W. W. CLARKE.
PRESSED 25 Boxes Flat Chewing, Lord’s Wharf, Ch’town, May 17, 1878.
50 Caddies * British Consols,” *Gold Bar.” * Gueen’s ” and **Nelsen’s Navy.”
All the very highest grades, and CHEAP
CARVELL BROS.
Ch’town, May 10, 1878—3w law
LEVEE |=
F # IS HONOR the Lientenant Governor will
hold a LEVEE at Government House on FRIDAY, the 24th day of May instant, af the hour of half-past Twelve o'clock, in honor of Her Majesty's Birthday.
Kach gentleman is requested to be provided with a card to be handed to the Aide-de-camp in waiting.
Gentlemen paying their respects to His Honor on the occasion will please to enter by the eastern door.
Mayor’s OFFIck, Charlottetown, 13th May, 1878. 7 inst on TENDERS willl be received at bt) this Office until noon of Tuesday, the 2ist day of Hay next. from persons will- ing to supply the City with ore Watering Cart of the cénatiky of 400 gallons. Tender must be accompanied wish a plan and deserip- tion thereof. The Council do not bind them- selves to accept the lowest or any Tender. By order, WM. B. MORRISON,
: City Clerk.
May 14—pat 2aw t 21st
Provincial Rifle Association OF P. E. ISLAND.
FYXHE Annual Meeting of the above Associ- ation will be held at the Sti i Magistrate’s Court Room on MON DAY. 4 the 20th inst.. at 7 o’clock, p. m. .
JAMES D. IRVING,
Secretary. May 13, 1878—2i m & th pat wed & sat
J. LONGWORTH, Lieut. Col. & Aide-de-Camp. R. Ro HODGSON. Lieut. Col. & Aide-de- Camp. Government House, May 15, 1878
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its & Sten
‘Steam Navigation Co'y
OF P. E. ISLAND.
rEXHE ANNUAL MEETING of the Share. holders of the above Company, will held at their Office, on TUESDAY, the 2ist MAY, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the election of Directors and other business.
a By order of the Directors.
DANIEL DAVIES,
.
now Showing our First Instalment of New
Ss. tin CG
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Our Stock consists of the President. Novelties of the Season, ret Oe a ie
| a ae 75 ron pat . Disselution of Co-partnership,
TENHE Co-partnership hitherto subisting be- tween the Subscribers, under the style or firm of
GKEO. DAVIES &, CO., has this day been dissolved by mutual consent,
MR. DAVIES RETIRING FROM THE BUSINESS
All persons indebted to the late firm are re- quested to pay their respective accounts te Messrs. HARRIS & STEWART, who wilh continue the Business at the London House, and discharge all debts due by the late firm.
(Signed) GEO. DAVIES, T. J. HARRIS, W. H. STEWART. Charlottetown, P. E, 1, May Ist, 1878,
Carpets, Gilcloths, &e.
Having been personally selected, and bought very LOW, We are in a position to offer bargains in every department.
VERY CHEAP FOR CASH!
ag GIVE US A CALL “&
PAS & Set
Ch'town, May 16—ar pres 6i
Twmithing, Gasting, te
FENIE Subscriber, thankful for past patron-! partnership, we beg to inform the public that age, would inform his friends, and the | we shall continue the business, and retain the public generally, that he is still ai oh to |name of the old firm of GEO. DAVIES & CO. do all work in his line. Tinsmithing, , Woned T. J. HA Gasfitting, and General Jobbing (Signed) Ww. i. atiiet ee pquege 7 ees Charlottetown, P. E. I., } m hand, alot of Tinware, which will be M =< a a: sold very cheap, wholesale and retail. eh eee ) Sw 2aw
Referring to the above dissolution of Co-
may7
Also wanted, a good steady man to peddle ; ~~ rw ...." PRESSED HAY GEO. E. MILLNER, -
Cor. Great (reorge & Fitzroy Sts. ELLING CHEAP, if applied for imme- KO diately, at
Ch’town, May 16 —
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PULVERIZING HARROW, —
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BAARMERS desirous of obtaining one of | O RM RS
these excellent Harrows, can be supplied | PF R HA i .
by applying to the subseribers. Cost moder- | ate and terms reasonable,
MACKENZIE & STUMBLES. |
th’town, April 25—wkly 3i CARVELL BROS.
- OS PRINTING Neatly and Promptly; See a ete Executed at the EXAMINER Print HE p t your Printing done is at
a ' lace to ing Rooms, Water Street, Charlottetown the EXAMINER Printing Rooms} \
A. VicNeill’s Auction Room. May 3—
7( ) BAGS. GUANO —the best fertilizer known. For sale cheap,