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FEBRUARY 18, 1886

Obstructives.

A regvrsirron, signed by Thomas Morris and James Curtis, C. C.’s, for Ward 1; H. C, Douse, C. C., Ward 2; Samuel McRae, C. C, Ward 4, and Alex. Horne, C. C., Ward 5, has been

esented to His Worship the Mayor,

king that “all correspondence, propo- sais and offers iu regard to the contem- plated Waterworks for the city,” be laid before them, and protesting against “the city being in any way committed” Without their knowledge, and in reply

His Worship has called a meeting of the Council for to-morrow even- ing, when everythir g they desire will be granted them. We fail to see what these gentiemen so

pariienlarly dread just at this time. Is it true, as reported, that they are afraid that ‘‘a rine’ has been formed and that they wiil be left out in the cold? If so, they may disabuse their minds, No agreement has been made nor is in con- templation, by which “the City will be in auy Way committed” to anything be- youd perhaps the payment of the $3,000 for the use of hydrants for all civic pur- poses, and in so far as this goes the signers of the requisition voted for the resolution uyanimously, A company proposes to build the works as a private enterprise, with a capital stock of $150,000, $100,000 of the amount to be subscribed in Montreal and the balanes, $50,000,to be subscribed here, thus civiag such of our citizens as

The Sweepstakes Races.

Tue sweepstakes races yesterday after- noon were a decided success. The weather and ice were excellent for racing, and the large assemblage present was exceedingly well behaved. Shortly after two o’clock the Free-for-all was called. In this race three horses started—J. Arsenault’s b. g. Harry Messenger, Ronald Steele's b. m. Flora E., and J. McLean’s b. m. Souris Girl. The prizes were $20 to first and $10 to second,

First Heat—All tho horses got off weil together, with Flora E. slightly in the lead. This order was continued until the half mile was almost reached, when Messenger gave Flora the go-by, and came down the

' home stretch in good style an easy winner,

with Flora E. second and Souris Girl last.

Second Heat—The horses all started about even, but when near the quarter Messenger took a slight lead, with Fiora E. pressing him closely. When near the

three-quarter Flora spurted, and for a while trotted almost neck and neck with Messenger. However, Messenger got tired of Flora’s company, and by spurting well gradually left her, coming home winner, with Flora and Souris Girl in the order named.

Third Heat—In this heat Messenger ,took the lead. with Flora E. at his heels and Souris Girl in the rear. Messenger, by good tretting, drew away from his com- panions and came in winner, with the other horses in the same order as in the previous

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The second race was for four-year-olds, and was contested by the following horses : J. A. Sharpe’s b. c. Black Bill, W. F. Robins’ b, f. Electric Lass, J. F. Power's b. f. Mountain Girl, R. Steele’s b. c., Ronald. The prizes were $20 to first, $13 to second, and $7 to third.

choose to avail themsolves of the oppor- | tunity, a direet interest in the enterprise. | The city will not be called upon to pay | one cent beyond the $3,000 per anaum,

wet se ; Waterworks Decome ab

and when the accomplished fact, the present Fire Department can be dispeused with, as

there will be no employment for, nor need of steam engines, &c. All that willbe required in that line will be a few hose reels with lengths of hose, which will be attached to the uearest hydrant, and with a pressure of 60 to 70 lbs., which a Company will be re- quired to give, streams of water, limited | only as to aumber by the number of |

hydrants in the vicinity, can be thrown over the highest build. | iogs in the city. The present cost

of the Fire Department will be saved, we shall, have an ample supply of water | for watering the streets, ornamenta! fountains, etc., and we are assured on good authority that insurance rates now paid by our citizens will be lessened somej$12,000 to $14,000 per year. As regards the water supplied, if the citi- zens do vot like it they are not obliged to take it, and no expense is incurred. We cannot estimate how much will be aunaally saved to our merchants by having our streets watered and the dust laid low. One prominent firm estimates their loss in this particular alone at $2,500 per annum. What the object of the obstructives now is, we fail to dis- cover. Ose of the requisitiovists, Mr. OCartis,is authority for the statement ‘hat “ Procrastination is the theft of time.” Is it not time that all such “thefts” should cease, with regard to vaterworks.

Editorial Notes.

—-A London despatch says that Lord Dufferin, Viceroy of India, has decided to garrison Burmah with 16,000 troops, under the command of Gen. Prender- gast. The mililary occupation and} mariial law will be continued until November, as Lord Dafferin does not think the country is ripe yet for the es- tablishment of civillaw. Lord Dafferin | has also decided to send a strong mili- tary expedition to the Shan hills.

~The governors of King’s College, Windsor, have decided to build the pro- feasors’ houses ou the college grounds, This decision, says the Courier, virtually euds the scheme of amalgamation so far as King’s is concerned, as the intimate connection between the two questions, rebuildiug at Windsor or removal to Halifax, was the only cause of objection to providiog the professors with house accommodation, taken at previous board meetings.

— An Ontario Grit journal asserts that an exodus from Canada to the United States is certain to occur because “the effects of Protection are scen on every side. Canada, instead of being a cheap, 1s fast becoming a dear country to live in, and will soon he shunned by p@oplo with little means.” Commenting upou this, the Moncton Times says it is a sample of the kind of literature the Grit press disseminates for the purpose of injuring the country. It would be interesting to learn why people should betake themselves from a country having @ customs tariff of say 25 por cent. to one with a tariff of 50 per cent., because of the pretension that Protection in- creases the cost of living. If the state- ment is true that prices of commodities are lower in the neighboring Republic than in the Dominion, the plain infer- ence is that our tariff ought to be io- creased and not lowered.

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Carr. Daxtet McDonaup, of Glace Bay, was found dead on the evening of the 9th ates oe the road between Sydney and North

ydiney, Caps Breton. The deceased left Syd- bey, accompanied by tw. men named McLean he : Grantmire, and the j “puest on the body = been adjourned to get thee evidence.

ae medical meu think death was caused

First Heat—Electric Lass took a slight lead, with Black Bill and Ronald neck and neck second, and Mountain Girl at their heels. When the half mile was reached, Black Bill spurted and stole away from his unwelcome companions, coming home winner, with Electric Lass second, Ronald third, and Mountain Girl tourth.

Second Heat—In this heat, as in the previous one, Electric Lass took a short lead, doing some good trotting, Black Bil! second, Mountain Girl third, and Ronald in the rear. These positions were mgintained until the half mile was passed, n Black Bill gave Electric Lass the ‘“‘go-by,” and darted to the front, Mountain Girl, who was doing some god trotting, next gave Electric Lass the ‘“‘shake,”’ and went lively for Black Bill. Black Bill, however, con- tinued te maintain his lead, and came home winner, Mountain Girl second, Electric Laes third, and Ronald fourth.

Third Heat—Black Bill went to the fore, with Mountain Girland Electric Lass preas- ing him hard, and Ronald close after. No perceptible change in these positions oc curred until after the half mile had been passed, and the horses were on the home stretch, when Ronald spurted, passing Mountain Girl, and pressing Electric Liss hard for second place. The heat finished in the following order: Black Bill first, Electric Lass second, Ronald third, Mountain Girl fourth.

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The officers of the races were :

Starter—A. N. Large.

Judges—Geo. Muttart, Oliver Mason and Hector McLeod,

The races were mile heats, best three in five.

The committee of management are to be congratulated, and we trust that their efforts to arrange the three-year-old and green races may be crowned with success.

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Amatch race for $504 side between McLean’s Souris Lass and Essory’s Black- foot took place over the same course this afternoon, and was easily won by Souris Lass in three straight heats.

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Public Meeting at Red Point.

A public mecting was held in the School flouse at Red Poimt, Lot 46, on the 2ad inst., William McLean, Esq, of West River, in the chair. The meeting was ad- dressed by A. C. McDonald, M. P.; Dr. Mclotyre. M. P. ; J. R. McLean, M. P. P. ; Dr. Mattart, Messrs, Alex. Robertson, Oliver Stewart, Alex. Bruce, Theodore Robertson and J. A. Mclanis. All the speakers agreeing as to the desirability of building a breakwater at Red Point, and securing increased postal facilities for that part of the Island. The Reciprocity ques- tion was also freely discussed, after which the following resolutions were submitted and unanimously carried :

Moved by Dr. Muttart, seconded by John McDonald , of Souris:

Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting, any treaty or trade relations that may hereafter be entered into by Canada and the United States, sheuld provide for the free exchange cf the natural productsjof the soil; and that any conces- sions touching our fisheries which Canada may be induced to make in the event of anew treaty, should be made with that end in view rather than for a monetary consideration only.

Resolved, That in the event of the United States refusing to becomea party toa new treaty with Canada, we urge upon the Dominion Govern- ment the duty of protecting the rights of our fishermen against any unlawful encroachments within the three mile limit.

Moved by T. S. Robertson and seconded by Donald Campbell :

Whereas, The people of this vicinity believe that a breakwater at Red Point Cove is feasible ;

ne Re meg: oon That we respectfully urge on the Dominion Goyernment, through our repre- sentatives, the necessity of a grant of money for the early construction of such a work, on which a survey has been held during the past summer, and on which a report will probably be laid before Parliament during the coming session.

Moved by John McLellan, seconded by Orrus Stewart :—

Resolved, That, in the opinion of this meeting, additional mail facilities are necessary in this section of the country, and that three mails a week, instead of two, as at present, are urgently required,

rther Resolved, That our representatives be respectfully = to bring these matters before the proper authorities at an early date.

A CORRESPONDEST in Summerside writes :— ‘*The Summerside horsemen and others pur- pose giving Mr. Arsenault an ovation and sup- per at the Woolsy House, to celebrate the vietory of his trotting horse Harry Messenger, in the races yesterday, He will be met atthe Station on his arrival from Charlottetown by

either by foul play, excessive intoxication or

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Canadian Fine Arts. PICTURES TO BE SENT TO THE COLONIAL EXHIBITION,

A report to the Minister of Agriculture, signed by the Marquis of Lansdowne, as President of the Committee to which was entrusted the duty of making a selection of pictures to be sent to the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, has just been made public. In the report it is stated that—

“In making this selection the Committee kept before itself the fact that it was desirable that the pictures selected should be as far as possible works not only valuable as specimens of Can- adian Art, but also as illustrations of Canadian scenery and of Canadian life and customs, In some cases a preference was Pr to pictures as much upon this latter ground as upon their in- trinsic merit. In other cases the artistic value of the works appeared to the Committee to entitle them to selection in spite of the fact that they represented subjects or scenery unconnected with the Dominion.”

In all, some eighty-three pictures were chosen, which were deemed worthy of a place in the exhibition, and these will at one be forwarded to London. ‘‘The com- mittee has, however, no doubt that in the principal cities of the Dominion there are other works of Canadian artists, without the presence of which the collection about to be sent to London would be incom- plete,” and has authorized a committes to act for it in the cities of Toronto, Mon- treal and London, Ont., with a view of securing such works of art as may be deemed worthy.

Among the pictures already selected we find the following: 125, By the Shores of Gaspe ; 152, The Castaway; 156, Meeting of Trustees; 174, Indian Squaw and Papoose ; 177, Prairie Indian, N. W. of Canada. These are the work of Mr. R. Harris, R. C. A., of this city, and com- prise his entire exhibit at the jast annual exhibition of the Royal Canadian Academy, to the catalogue of which the numbers given, refer.

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A TEAM MATCH between an equal number of the married and single men of No, 5 Co., 82ud Battalion, took place at Hunter River on Saturday last. Notwithstandij the inclemency of the weather, quite” number of the men and officers were on hand. The firing in general was very good, very few shots missing the target. The married men, who had come behind at the 400 yards, sent their bullets with se rate aim into the inner circles at the 5 yards range; while the boys, who felt there was more than money at stake, which was comparatively no consideration, got a little excited, and finally came out two points behind. It is understood the single men will compete with them again on the 6th of March, at Brookfield. The following are the respective scores ;—

Possible 25 at each Range.

200 YARDS, MARRIED.

3. | Capt. T. S. McLeod.. 19; Pte. W. Darke....... Set. A. Nicholson.... 16] Sgt. F. N. Darke.....

SINGLE,

Ds Ai: ARON 6 bhi ke, 15 | Pte. R. MeDuff....... 16 Sgt. T. Oxenham,.... 15 | Pte.’ J, Meikle.... ... 13 Sgt. J. Smith...-,..., 17 | Pte. Geo, McDuff... .. 14 OS 82 | Weta gee opis ais 78

400 YARDS. Pts. Pts. Capt. T. S McLeod.. 17} Pte. W. Darke....... 22 Sgt. A. Nicholson.... 14) Sgt. F. N. Darke..... 3 Lt. A. Beaton. ......4 141 Pte. R. McDuff...... 15 Sgt. Oxenham........ 10 | Pte. J. Meikle........ id Set. J. Smith: 7| Pte. Geo. McDuff.... 15 Total :..0, 6 se yy eee ere 74

500 YARDS. Pts. Pts. Capt. T. 8S. McLeod.. 17| Pis. W. Darke....... 4 Sgt. A. Nicholson.... 14| Sgt. F. N. Darke..... 16 Lt A. Baetetir.... sce 11| Pte. R. McDuff....... li Sgt. T. Oxenham..... 11 | Pte. J. Meikle........ 7 Set. J. Sanit... ....0- 10 | Pte. Geo. McDuff.... 14 Geai............ 63 Datel, <.i-.p a 53 Grand Total.......... 207 | Grand Total.........- 205

LETTERS 10 THE EDITOR.

The Races.

S1r,—I was much surprised and disap- pointed yesterday afternoon to find that Captain McLeod’s horse, ‘‘Dread Not,” was not in the race. How was this? The horse was entered. Did the worthy Captain show the white feather? It is too bad that Priace County should have been permitted to snatch the victory because ‘‘Dread Not” was out of the lists and that a Frenchman from the backwoods of Wellington shou!d have carried off the honors, while Captain McLeod looked on. Perhaps you can ex- plain the mystery.

Yours, HorsEMAn.

[We are informed that the Committee ruled Captain McLeod's horse out of the race—why, we caunot tell. The fact is certainly to be regretted—so far at least as Queen’s County is concerned. |

Tho Vanderbilt mausoleum will have $50,000 or $60,000 worth of bronza in its construction. There are to be twenty-two double and two single gates, six of the former being each 9 feet 8 inches tall, 6 feet 4 inches wide, and sixteen 8 feet 6 inches square. The two single gates wiil be 7 feet 8 inches by 3 feet 4 inches. In addition to these there are sixteen lantern guards an@@ frames with glass work 7 feet high and 4 feet wide. Upwards of 38,006 or 40,000 pounds, or nearly 20 tons of standard bronze and phosphor bronze will be used. The first of the sixieen double gates has just been cast, It is the largest single bronze casting of that character ever made in America, and probably in the world, and is a marvel of workmanship,

A lawyer addressing a jury on a case of strong circumstantial evidence, repeated often that ‘‘ ninety-nine guilty men should escape rather than one innocent man should suffer.” The judge in charging the jury, told them the ninety-nine guilty had long ago escaped.

It is odd how marriage reinstates fa man, though he has been defying the proprieties all his life, while a woman, under the same conditions, might marry ten saints and still be kept out in the cold.

In German army circles a soldier is obliged to write home to his wife once every month. An old bachelor says this explains why so many Germans come to this country to escape military duty.

Fifty years ago Russia stood almost first among iron-producing nations; now her name is nearly lost, aud her imports of

4 selling at $14, worth $20, to keep our employes in

GRANU CARNIVAL

HE Directors of the Citizens’ Skating Rink have pleasure in announcing their

Skating Carnival,

TO TAKE PLACE AT

THE RING,

—ON—

Friday, 19th February,

AT EIGHT O'CLOCK,

REGULATIONS :

All porties intending to take part must enter their names with the Committee not later than Thursday, ' 8th inst.

Each person in costume must be provided with a legible card, bearing name and “character,” such card to be handed to the person in waiting, upon entering the Dressing Room,

The Committee reserve the right to reject any objectionable character.

Admission—Ticket-holders in costume, free ; non-ticket-holders in costume, 50 cents; Spectators to promenade, 25 cents ; children, 25 cents. Tickets to be had at Apothecaries Hall and at the door,

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AUCTION.

Y¥ Auction, at my Salesroom, FRIDAY, 19th inet., at 1.20 p. m.:—

Two Horses, Sleighs, Harness, Goat Mate, Far Caps, &c. Also—l Walnut Parlor Set (new), Washstands, Chairs, &c.

G. M. HARRIs,

Auetioneer.

Feb. 17--2i

ASTOUNDENG! A Remarkable Story of Fraud in Utah.

$20 Suits, in fine Saxony tweed, just inrported x. Northern Light for early spring trade, now

bread during the dull season, at REID BROS,

Nearly all the Public Lauds Stolen.

$30 Best Black Worsted Suits, in new spring designs, reduced to $20, at REID BROS.

Evidence to Fill All the Jails.

$14 Tryon Tweed Suits, reduced to $i2, at REID BROS,

Senators and Congressmen Implicated

36 Scotch Tweed Pants reduced to $4, at REID BROS,

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Brown’s Bleck, Opposite Market Honse. Ch’town, Feb, 16, 1886.—dy wky

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HAT ss, HATS,

Largest Stock in the City; Lowest Figures in the Do-

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Sign of the BIG HAT, 74 Queen Street.

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CLEARANCE SALE,

Summerside “ Parnell Clab” Faily Aroused to Its Responsibility.

Beautiful) Black Worsted Suits for Men, only $6.50, at REID BROS.

Summerside Champion Cutters Make a . Grand Strike for the Freedom of Ireland.

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50 Pieces Scotch Tweed, in newspring patterns now selling at the ridiculously low price of 8d5cts, worth $1.40, at REID BROS.

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General Logan &mazed at the Disclosures.

ReaD BeOos.. CAMERON BLOCK, Ch’town, Feb, 11, 1886.

To Lobster Packers, FO RSA LE.

400 boxes of TIN PLATES, suitable for Lob- ster Cans. 22 pigs of LEA 22 ingots, TIN, 1 bar of COPPER. Apply to

PEAKE BROS. & CO, Ch’town, Feb. 10—tf 3aw

REGULAR TRADER.

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From Liverpool to Charlotvetown, The well known Clipper Bark

“MOSELLE,”

R. RENDLE,

now on the berth, will sail from

Liverpool for Charleitetewn,

On or About !st APRIL NEXT.

Carrying Freight at through rates to Pictou, Georgetown, Souris, Summerside, and She- dias.

Yor Freight or Passage apply in London to John Pitcairn & Sons, 16 Great Winchester Street ; E. C, in Liverpool to Pitcairn Bros., 51 South John Street, or here to the owners,

PEAKE BROS. & CO., Ch’town, Jan. 30, 1856.— 6w eod LONG CLEAR BACON

E3Ss PORK, _Breakfpst Bacon, Spiced eo reer ae J. GRIFFIN,

Commander,

the Summerside Brass Band and a torchlight provessiun,” :

iron and steel amount to more than $75,-,

Pork Packer, St. Thomas, Oat,

Paring Stock=-Paking.

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B. MACDONALD is now having his Annual Clearing-Out

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Remnants and Short Ends of Goods,

Remnants and Short Ends of Dress Goods and Cloths, Flannels, Winceys, Sheeting, Cottons, Tweeds,

And all Remnanis and Sho

rt Ends will be cleared out at

the very Smallest Prices.

The balance of Ladies’ Fur Caps, Fur Muffs, Fur-Lined Circulars, Ladiss’ Astracan Jackets, at prjces to clear.

J. HB. WEA

CDORALD,

QUEHHN STREET.

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JAMES PATON & CO,

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SSORS TO

W. A. WEEKS <& Co, PRICES ALWAYS LOW!

' : re, rs Q Market House | | New Post Office i t H ‘ a Stamper’s Stop St. Patrick’s Corner. Here Hall

"‘Suvoars Lasuyvrec

Buy your Dry Goods from JAMES PATON & CO., the above Plan will show you where to find them, :

Ch’town, Jan. 19, 1886.

Better Value

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TO THE WHOLESAILE TRADE.

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(<2 new samples of BOOTS and SHOKS for spring will soon be fout, and we will have

the pleasure of calling on our custome

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We hope to receive your liberal patronage aa heretofore.

DORSEY, GOFF & CO,

Jan. 16, '86—2aw 3mos

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GASH SALE! HEAP SALEI

IG SALE OF DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING, HATS, &., at L. KE. PROWSE’S. Now is the time to buy! Big dis- counts on Dress Goods, Cashmere, Merino, Flannels, Feathers, Laces, Embroidery, Gloves, &c.

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