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Oe i ce age My
RDITORIAL, CORRESPONDENCE From North Bay to Winnipeg,
What the Country Looks Like.
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DAVY LAIRD'S CURVE ECLIPSED.
far country north of Lake Superior is my fancy had painted it—and more. There is'more wood, Of solid hard
k there is enough and to spare. But the surface of the rock is all along the line,
vered witha soil that has been worn from the faces of the rocks-——ground by the f the gods in the slew course of cen
,
sll that
LILLisS
Luries In the hollows between the hills und on the beds and margins of lakes, the waters of which have receded from their ancient levels, this soil is quite deep, and
though gray and sandy has produced a fine vrowth of trees, in birch and poplar, tama rac, spruce and fir. In places the veget ation is c mposed of mere scrub and shrub; in other places there is nothing but the high bare rock; but for the greater part of the way between North Lake and Winnipeg, there is good wood suitable for ing and firewood, if not The face of the and in a few
some
ten
rauway ties, ind boards
rged and rough;
ror scantiing
country is ri
places the rock cuttings for the railway have been heavy and deep But mature stfords her compensations even North of
Lake Superior. There are leng stretches n the line of railway which flat and sandy, nstruction was neither very ostly nor very diftticult The borders = of
s, lakes, lakelets and swamps, have as
are where ¢
iS POSS1Oie, been selected for the
railway, and from the car windows there
ire, Whiie adayiight lasts, ple sSlhg glimpses i apid river, noisy streamlet and pl cid lake Schreiber neaadquarters of the railway on this part of the line, is .reached early on
the m the day after leaving North Bay. led in largs Railway,
rning of Here we passed a train of cars label ‘Red River Walley
and loaded with steel rails for the line about which the Government, the C..P.. Re. Manitobans are (it is said,) on the point of going to war. Well, the C. P. R. are singular belligerents— carrying supplies to the camp of the enemy! The line along this section hugs closely
and the
shore of the Great Lake Superior. Glimpses of splendid scenery are here and there afforded. We cross rocky gorges
a hundred teet high. Che height of the Sucker Bridge is i110 feet ; and the Big Pie Bridge is 96 feet high and 1600 feet long. One trembles to think what might happen if a bridge should the train should leave the track while following the sinuosities of the line this roek-bound But we won t think.
Looking out over the lake or contem- plating Thunder Cape, which is 1,370 feet
over trestle bridges
Red
break or
above shore.
high, and Pye Island, which rises toa heig 1,700-feet, one fail be I height of 4,4 feet, one falis to De much impressed with the height at which the
train is rolling along.
The curvature of this part of the road is very great. Talk about the curves on the Island Railway! Even the curve at Har- familiarly known as. ‘** Davy Laird’s Curve is nothing to the curves around this high and rocky coast.
Port Arthur lies at the head of Lake Superior—a thriving, busy town. rhe Lake trattic between the east and the west One of the largest grain ele- vators in America has been erected here, and the docks here are very large and fine. Not far from here the richest silver mines yet developed in Canada employing now about two hundred and fifty men and yielding last month$L05,000 worth of silver.
At Fort William, the next station, we again change locomotives and obtain a view of MacKenzie’s celebrated round-house,and the still more celebrated Neebing Hotel.
The soil west of this point is for some distance of very fair quality, yielding ex- cellent potatues.
Night coming on, we can see compara- tively little of the country until we reach Winnipeg. We pass Rat Portage in the dark and enter Manitoba at a station called Rennie before we wake.
\ well timbered country forms the south- ern and eastern boundary of the great prairie which stretches away west of Winni-
pe .
lik my
centres here.
are
Whi: C.
The Provincial Exhibition. THe Provincial Exhibition opens to- morrow and will be continued on the
following day. Should the weather prove fine there will doubtless be the usual large attendance of spectators. The exhibits in the Drill Shed are being arranged and look charming. They are,as usual, excellent and are placed so as to look their best and _ to afford all who attend ample opportunity lor inspection.
One of the most attractive features of our Provincial show will be the exhibit of farm products sent by the Canadian Pacific Railway from the Canadian West and British Columbia.
The exhibit consists of grain in the straw and also some thrashed grain. The exhibit of thrashed grain is not large as the farmers had not thrashed much up to the time of leaving Manitoba some five weeks ago. The roots have been pulled a long time and are beginning to wilt, but they still are very ine.
The from British Columbia had to be put into methylated Spirits in order that it might keep. It consists of grapes, pears and earlyapples. A beautiful crystal from the Rocky Mountains and some tax- idermist work are interesting
Truit
The prairie grasses, a very large collec- | tion, includes the celebrated wild pea and | - . . |
of the nutritious |
vetch and many other grasses of the West.
The exhibit is in charge of Mr. L. 0. Armstrong, the Colonization Agent of the Canadian Pacitic Railway, who has farmed several years and is stil] interested in farm-
ing on the prairies and ranches in British |
Columbia. Taking it altogether the Canadian Pacific Railway exhibit is well worth seeing. It en ibles the farmer to form a very correct idea of the products of the farm. 2 It shows him what an ordinary farmer can faise. In horses,
cattle, etc., there are a great numt
er of entries, and visitors tu the show grounds cannot fail to be pleased
THE DAILY EXA
cet aaa Ne
At the Butts.
No. 3 Company, 82nd Battalion, held their semi-annual competition fou the Com pany'’s Cup’ yesterday, at Kensington Range. The weather was favorable and there was a large attendance. The shoot- ing was very goud. The ranges were 200, 400 and 500 yards, 7 shots at each. The Cup was won for the second time by Capt. Stewart, with a score of 89 out of a possi. ble 105. Following are the five highest
scores : Highest possible score, 105. a ae ~ _ ~ oe 3 = = .o a = ee Capt. Stewart..... . 29 34 26 89 Pte. A. Forbes. ooeee 30 24 83 Corp. B. C. Prowse .29 31 22 82 Pte..Gay. cic. .scdaes 29 28 20 v4 Sergt. McNiven........28 26 69
The annual competition for the Graham Cup also took place yesterday. The ranges were the same as forthe Silver Cup, but with only three shots at each. This Cup was also won by Capt. Stewart, who made ascore of 61 points out of a possible 75. The following are the five highest scores in this match:
Highest possible score, 75.
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The annual shooting match of No, | Battery, G. A. took place at Kensington Range on Saturday. There was a fair attendance of marksmen and the weather was all that could be desired. The first match was fired at 200, 300 and 400 yards ;
the second at 200 yards; Snider rifles. The fullowing are the scores : Government Match.
Pts.
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We OG. «2k 04 OR SRT It 41
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Second Match
Corp] Connolly. icicle loa > 6 aA I Ue ee Hearts >... ig at BG i te ee DUNT nso +s nasteibude aetil dela 27 BOCES TOGO sn... o.com seis és in ce Gdnr Menminnos ......«..<;.- 26 NU bid eee on ik <u ciangne deine 22 RE SEES i i a EO TEE 2) Re Oe 20 PUN es hr ih es © a tae Pn, «72.) it «jbab da cietrenitier | 20 RFE CIOs 66 oot os a «n't «tae ke net is 0 SS RRO cee ois Sb rack ae oe ns ee a ee we. PT reese. et I ati kis acing a
Address to Rev. Mr. 0 Meara.
Tue following address was presented to the Rev. Charles ©’Meara on Monday evening in St. Paul’s Schoolroom :—
To the Rev. Charles O'Meara, late Rector. St.
Paul's Church.
Str,—We the Church Wardens and Vestry of St. Paul’s Church, Charlottetown,in Vestry assembled, desire to express to you, on the eve of your departure, our high appreciation of your services during the period of your Rectorship of this Parish; and of the earnest- ness and ability which at all times character- ized you in the discharge of your duties.
As the body Cerporate of the church our re- lations with you have been extremely plea- sant; and we now gladly avail ourselves of this opportunity of heartily thanking you for your valuable co-operation with us in all things pertaining to the welfare of the church.
Your manly integrity of character, out- spoken independence in your dealings with the congregation, and eloquent pulpit minis- trations will, we believe, leave behind you that lasting result for, good which, under God's guidance, you so earnestly strove for.
Your noble intrepidity in visiting and bury- ing the unfortunate vietims of the smallpox epidemic, which, during your’ ministry, threatened to devastace our city, is still fresh iu our memory, and justly earned for you in this community the highest praise asa cour- ageous Christian worker.
In your new sphere of labor we wish you every measure of success, knowing that the kindly courtesy of you: manner and pleasant companionship will soon win for you there what you have left behind you here, warm friends and zealous sympathizers in your work andl labor for Christ.
H. J. Cunpva.u, Joun Ings,
Church Wardens. R. R. FirvzGerap, SAMUEL Lowe, Geo. J. Wricar, Fenton T. NewsBery, JAMES LEwis, Horace Haszarp.
After it wasread and presented by Mr. Ings, the reverend gentleman made an eloquent and touching reply, thanking the Vestry, and through them, the cuongre- gation, for the many acts of kindness re- ceived by him during his ministration.
He trusted that his work would not be without good to the parish, and concluding, warmly recommended his successor, the Rev. S. Weston-Jones, and asked for him that co-operation and assistance which had been so readily extended to him.
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Fishery Notes.
| Yesterday the schooner Maggie Alice, | Capt. James Lannigan, of Sout, caught | with seine 162 headed barrels mackerel off | East Point. Capt. Robert Deagle is the | Maggie Alice’s seine master. The same day James Donaven, of Priest } Pond, in a boat with hook and line, caught 960 mackerel about 2} miles off that neigh- borhood.
Other boats got five and six hundred at some places.
Oue of the crew of the Maggie Alice,
ee ee LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
That Law Commission.
Srr,—It was generally supposed that when Judge Alley had given vent to his outraged feelings respecting thé Law Commission, and a few others, under his inspiration, had annonymously expressed horror at the treatment accorded him by the Government, the matter would have been dropped ; the Judge’s ruffled feathers would become smooth again, aad the bland smile, indicative of his placid, childlike nature, would have been once more visible on his countenance. Alas! such was not to be. Public interests and public morality demanded a further discussion of the matter, and in the Patriot of Saturday last, some noble, pure-minded goyl, over the signature of ** Monopoly, ’’ comes to the front and parades his virtuous indigna- tion regarding the ** political jobbery” in connection with the appointment of two of the commissioners. After referring to the independence of Parliament Act, he asks, through the editor of the Patriot, ‘* by what right Messrs. Sullivan and McLeod can continue to hold their seats in the Legislature alter appointing their partners law commissioners!” It is not quite apparent from whom he expects the editor of the Patriot to obtain the information, and in case that worthy gentleman should
not have leisure to pursue the enquiry to the satisfaction of his enquirer, it might
not be amiss if ‘** Monopoly ” were reterred to a reliable authority tor an answer to his question.
lf **Monopoly ” will use the utmost caution in his mauner of speech, so as_ not even {to limit at or refer to such words as ‘* Marble Mantles,” or ‘Register Grates,” he might ask the Hen. T. W. Dodd, * by what right” he held his seat in the Leyislature, and his portfolio as Provincial Treasurer, while ** public money ” was paid out for supphes furnished by his partner Mr. Rogers/ It is quite possible the answer to that question may be an answer to ** Mon poly.”
‘** Monopoly” might also be referred to Mr. D. C. Martin, M. P. P. to ask him ** by what right” he holds his seat in the Legislature, while his partner, Mr. Mc- Lean draws his pay as Law Clerk to the House of Assembly, and also holds a com- mission te revise the laws? It would seem quite right for Mr. Martin to participate in ‘*swag ” aud hold his seat, while it would be highly improper in Messrs. Sullivan and McLeod to do so. That is *‘ Monop y's” idea of morality, a standard by which a good many Grits regulate their conduct.
‘** Monopoly” says the Independence of Parliament Act was passed ‘‘under the administration of an honest Government.” Well, five of the Executive Committee of that time were Conservatives. They were, by force of circumstances compelled to coalesce for a time with the Grits, and in order to guard the interests of the public, as far as they could, aguinst the element of Gritism amongst Sthem, the Act referred to was passed. The success attending their effurts with a Grit Premier and Treasurer may be gathered from a perusal of the Public Accounts of the time, and an Inspection of the marble mantles at Faleconwood. :
Oct. 4, 1887. Anti-MoNopoty.
The scott Aet.
Srr,—In a former communication I re- ferred. to afew ofthe many inaccuracies contained in Rev. Mr. Carruthers’ corres- poudence, and endeavored to show that that gentleman had formed a false impres- sion of the Sectt Act, and was in error in a majority of the statements he made con- cerning what had been accomplished since the Scott Act became law in Charlottetown. We will now enquire into this ‘‘weak spot ” which he claims to have discovered, and which is the real evil, he contends, in cen- nection with the successful working of the Act. He says that whatever weak- ness there may be in the Act with respect to its own enforcement has not been; made known ; but those whose duty it is to put in force al] our laws, have wilfully neglected their duty in not enforcing this Scott Act law. To this alleged neglect on the part of the Stipendiary Magistrate and the police force he attributes the failure of the Act to accamplish as much as was anticipated. He asserts that the authorities have lent their influence to, and are the agents of, the liquor dealers. If Mr. Carruthers believes those charges to be true, he should have ‘* courage enough and manliness enough to face the real evil,” as he advises his temper- ance friends to do in one of his letters. Let him forward his complaint to the proper quarter, furnish his proof, and have the matter investigated. We will then be in a position to judge whether these charges against the authorities are well founded, or are made only for the puropose of ‘throw- ing dust in the eyes of the people” when no reasonable and truthful argument could be advanced. Those who are competent
to express an _ intelligent opinion contend that the Act itself is weak ; and even were it perfect, the
small vote by which it was adopted in. this city should convince any unprejudiced per- son that it could not be successfully work- ed. Men may even be specially appointed to enfore this law, still it would be evaded. As long as liquor is permitted to be import- ed into the country, means will be devised to purchase and consume it in defiance of all laws that may be framed to the con- trary.
Sir Leonard Tilley, one of the most sin- cere and practical temperance men in the Dominion, and who has given this question the closest attention, says :—
‘] believe it is inthe interest of temper- ance that we should not enact a law that will not be enforced. Taxe a county where the Scott Act has been adopted, but where it has not been enforced, in that county the cause of temperance has been damaged rather than benefitted.”
Sir Leonard also considers a three-fifths vote as necessary for the adoption and suc- cessfully carrying out of any measute such as the Scott Act. If such a vote were re- quired in Charlottetown, we never would have had this measure with the many evils that followed its operation. It would be well for all who earnestly desire a better
| state of things to exist in the community,
to seriously consider the words of Sir Leonard Tilley, and not allow themselves to be influenced by promises made and a few convictions obtained on the eve of an election, when it is well known we will be allowed to drift into the old channel of
Michael McDonald, had his arm fractured | illicit selling after the election is over.
, while fishing this week, by the falling of a tuck. “aj
In another letter in Tue Examiner of Wetlnesdny last, Rev. Marv Carruthtrs thes
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exception to persons replying to him over anonymous signatures. If facts were bought forward in the letter signed ‘*’fem- perance,” and Mr. Carruthers’ arguments refuted ina legitimate manner, I cannot see that he has any just reason to complain. Your correspondent does not desire that notoriety which one acquires who writes forthe press over his own name, and is, therefore, satisfied to retain the appropriate signature he has adopted.
I shall, just now, only briefly refer to the figures Rey. Mr. Carruthers furnishes, in ths last letter, to prove that less hquor has been consumed annually under the Scott Act than prior to its adoption. The rev. gentleman is evidently under the impres- sion that al! liquor consumed in this Pro- vince is sntered at the Custom House in Charlottetown. Such is not the case. Liquor on which the duty is not paid is entered at the Customs here. Liquor on which the duty is paid is not entered here. lt arrives unrestricted weekly by the steamer M. A. Starr from Halifax, by the Montreal boats, and by rail daily. The writer knows a gentleman from the neigh- boring Province who sold not less than ten thousand galions of malt and spirituous liquors here lately, on all of which the duty had been paid, and of which no entry could be made at our Custom House, The decrease in the direct importation of spirits is caused by the unwillingness of the importer to sell to the retailer. This unwillingness is eaus- ed by the illegality of the.sale,and payment for credit sales cannot be recovered at law. Ifa merchant gives a thousand dollars worth of liquor on credit he cannot recover one cent of it in the courts. This, indeed, is enough to make men careful in their im- portations, Hence the decrease in the nuin- ber of gallons entered at ourCustom House, from which. fact the Rev. Mr. Carruthers draws the deduction that a less quantity of spirits is consumed under the Scott Act than was consumed under the License Act. Let the rev. gentleman, in looking again at these statistics, remember that, if the entries for liquor at our Custom House have decreased, those of Halifax, St. John and Montreal have increased. So that what was *‘ our loss was their gain.”
While this Scott Act question has been most freely discussed,still it is not exhaust- ed, and you may again hear from
‘TEMPERANCE. Oct. 3rd, 1887.
MARRIED | At Cap Pele, N B, by the Rev. Mr. Bradlev, Mr. |
Miss Mary Phenie-e LeBlanc, daughter of Sylvian P. LeBlanc, of Cap Pele. ;
DIED. At Southport, on the 4th inst., of cancer, James Murphy, in the 65th year of his age. {Funeral from his late residence on Tharsda morbving at 7 3u o’elock to St. Dunstan's Cathedral, thence to South Shore }
20,000 feet 2 and 3 in. Spruce Deals. 2,000 feet Pine Boards, 2,200 feet Hemlock Boards.
FOR SALE BY
HORACE HASZARD. Ch'town, Oct 4, ’87, Lwk. eod.
AUCTION. —
I AM instructed by H. H. Eldred, Esq., to Sell by Auction, at his residence, Westwood, THURSDAY, 6h inst., at 11 o’ciock, a, m,—
All his Household Furniture, comprising 2 Ash Bedroom sets,2 Brass Bedsteads (very hand sume), Flock and Hair Mattras-es, Parlor and Dining-room Furniture, Turkish Rugs, Lace, Curtains, &e., &ce.
Also, 1 Simail Sail Boat.
G. M. HARRIS, Architect. Oct. 4, 1887.
BY AUCTION, |
At my Salesroom, to-morrow, at 12 o'clock, good Driving Mare, 5 years old; also 1 Truck Horse,
G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer. Oct. 4, 1887.
Sf, JOSKPH'S BaZAaR,
the Lieut. Gevernor and His Lordshi» the Chief Justice.
THE Ladies of St. Joseph’s Society intend hold- ing another
Grand Bezaar!
this year, in aid of St. Joseph s School, in the
Convent Building, Pownal St, —DURING—
Exhibition Week, October é8rd-8th.
No pains will be spared to make this Bazaar excl all previous ones.
Music and Amusements provided
Admission 10 cents. Dicner ‘Tickets, 25 cents, which ine,udes admission,
Ch’town, Sept. 1, 187.
ENTERXTAINMENT
IN ALD OF THE
Young Men's Christian Association
TUESDAY, IJiTH INST.
A Popular Programme, by Popular Performers, at a Popular Price.
THE Y. M,C. A. ask a liberal attendance, as funds are required immediately fur payment of improvements to seats Tickets, 25 cents.
C. LEIGH, Jr., Secretary. Ch’town, Oct. 3. 1887.
Lome Hotel Co, (Limited.
THE Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Lorne Hote! Co. (limited), will be held on
THURSDAY, the 6th day of Uctober next, at 8 o'clock, p. m..in the office of Messrs. McLean, Martin & McDonald, “hariottetown.
SIMON W. CRABBE,
JOHN J, DAVIKs,
JOHN T. CROCKETT,
Directors.
Sept. 26, 1887,
LTO; THE FRADE. CIGARS WHOLESALE.
BY last Mirimachi, our stock of Havana and
Domestic Cigars is complete. We guarantee to sell Cigars for retail as cheap as can be
imported b. OM, aaOm, JR
Sept, 14; TS7— Pm etl
TUESDAY. OCTOBER 4
1887.
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THE LAAGEST EXHIBITION
UN
dud Loring
IW THE CITY.
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We Take First Prize for
O'R STOCK IS
See our Wonder/ul Bargains in s
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Cheapest and Best
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NOW COMPLETE.
DR¥SS GOODS, S\CQUE CLOTHS, WOOLEN GOODS,
FUR GOODs,
CLOTHS OF ALL KINDS, IN EVERYTHING,
AT ——
Goods,
JAMES PATON & CO's,
Successors to W..
A. WEEKS & (0, ©
MARKET SQUARE
Ch'town, Oct. 4, 1887.—dy & wky
To Exhibitors,
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AND OVP RRS:
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JYNTRIES will be made in our Order Book from this date, till ', 20 days after Queen’s County Exhibition for TROUSERS, Laurent Dudier, of Charlottetown, F. E- I.” from a Special Lot of 65..pieced Twéed;'at “the. fornia
discount:
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om PO SSSSssss
Trees Gor... .. ... Se “es
sab ten tanes aed@ aR Me dno 38 $6.00 ST ee a 5.00
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FORTY PIECES SULTINVGS, “1
SPECIAL VWOTD. wii @ eit cs. cng ire. a inten . «ce tee C.D et digs eee 17.00 OF kM A... cccncriebiicictseu bee 16.00 ee Pe a Dae ae atti, cine al 14.50 Mr 66 ee woeceds oconuiaas 2. .ah 13.00 en a. ececeke ees ae = 12.50 —
This is a genvine discount
to clear a Special Lot of T weeds,
Any favoring us with an order e+n rely on getting the above
bargains.
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DD: A. BRU Cm
CUSTOM TAILOR.
Ch’town, Oct, 4, 1887—-eod & wky
SO ————— ~—
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EXHIBITION WEEK
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THE ——
LONDON HOUSE.
Our Exhibition of
this year is large and
ees 54)”
Fali and Winter Goods
attractive.
HARRIS & STEWART
CEO, DAVIES & CO.
Ch'tewn, Oct. 3, 1887.—wky
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W. W. WELLNER
HS the Largest and best selected stock of the following
goods to be found in the Lower Provinces :
Gold Watches from $15 to $125. Silver Watches from $5.50 to $45. Filled Gold Watches at various prices: 23% ALSO Haus Gold, Silver, Gold-plated and Jet Jewelry in Endless Variety.
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Clocks and Timepieces, Silver-plated
Ware and Spectacles.
Chi’tiéwir, Sept. SU, 18 wily Bi
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