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THE DAILY

AUGUST 1, 1[891.

EXAMINER. |

The Liquor Evil.

We have had ** Free Rum, ” openly and above board, throughout the past six There is no question that pre-

intemper-

months. vious to its advent, the tide of ance in Charlottetown was, for about two yeara, steadily on the increase. Statistics confirmed the evidences of our senses upon that point. It is pleasing —very pleasing — to know that the fears of many persons that there would be a great outbreak of drunkenness as svon as we had “free rum ” have not been realizad. There are, evident- ly, not so many fuols in the town as was supposed. The mass of our citizens have, it is now clear, too much respect for them- selyes, to put an enemy iuto their mouths to steal away their brains, their property, their healch, their lives, theirall. If strong drink were absolutely free—that is to say, if it could be got for notking—it is, in our opinion, imprebable that the number of persons in this town who use it as a bever- age would be greatly englarged ; for strong drink is known to be ** dear at any price. There dues, however, seem to bs a danger that the proportion of persons ,in the coun- try who shun the insidious destroysrt is not so large. The past month was the first month since the abrogation of the Canada Temperance Act, in which the arrests for druokenness were decidely more numerous, than before; and we note tiat of the thirty-eight convictions made in the past thirty-one days,eighteen were those of countrymen. This is «bad showing. It seems to bear out the statement that *‘free rum” in the town tends to debauch the country. If this goes on, the liquor dealers will certainly, be taken in hand again,and the Scott Act,which stamps them as criminals, will be applied and enforced. But we are not without hope that the dealers will be cireful not to sell to those who are apt to dcink to exsess, and that the people of the country will, more and more, control their a petites for intoxicants, and learn that ** drinking does not pay.”

In this connection we cannot forbear remark upon the apathy of our churches and most of our agencies of “‘invra) guasion.” Ore would imagine that, now that we have ‘free rum,” our pulpits would constantly resound with warning and instruction as to the sin of @runkenness, and that our temperance societies would be ever practi- cally, active and vigilant. It is not so. As it was, under license and the Scott Act, e itis now. The pressing and ever-present evil of intemperance is treat- ed as if it were but of secondary importance, and the youth of the Province are rntaught concerning the danger and the suffering it

alike

entails, except by dear-bought experience — which usualy comes too late. The churches say comparatively little about it, and we rsrely hear auythiag concerning temper- ance societies, except when there is a pic- nic. The constant ladies of the W. C T. U. and the press alone, seem to be alive to the dangers which may proceed from ** free rum.” Se AO eh Notes ang Commeuts.

—Citizens are ‘seeing more for their taxes this year than they have seen in many years past. If this be so in mere anticipation of the City Bill, how much more will be seen after the bill goes into vperation ?/

—Commenting upon the temperance question, the editor of the Presbyterian Witness writes:—‘'I want to say here what I have often said, that the Church must be careful not to expect too much from the arm of Caesar. Law is exellent in its place ; but itis only the moral agencies which are specially in the sphere of the Church that give strength and vitality to the law.”

—The New York Herald says of the Christian church that ‘‘when it is at its best it is the strongest influence for good on the planet, and when it is at its worst it can mike infidels faster than a grist mill can grind corn.” Not tor several yenera- tions past has the peocess of infidel making been so slow, and the influence of th: church for good more pronounced than it i8 at the present time,

~The death of Sir Charles Fuster opens & comparatively safe seat for the Glad- stonians at Wallsall, where their candidate Was unopposed at the last election. The party has dune well in the bye-elections, but the loss of seats does not seem to dis- turb the Salisbury Government much. They go right on with their programme of legislation, and, whether they win or lose at the general election, must be accorded great credit for some of the most beneficial legislation ever put on the statute book, such as the Local Government bills, the strengthening of the navy, the reduction of the interest on the national debt, and a foreign policy so sound and succesful that while keeping the peace it has raised Great Britain much in the estimation of Europe.

~—The Herald desires to see the City Bill rejected ; therefore it seeks to unite the Catholics against it ; and the Guardian, by f istening a quarrel upon it ut this juneture, has played right into its hands. The ladies of the W.C. T. U, are, we believe, ear. nestly striving to do a good work in’ their own way. But the Herald's criticism of their methods did not justify the Guardian im its attack upon « venerable Church which has survived the ages, and whose members form a large and highly respected a8 well as influential Proportion of the com. munity. We hope that the maladrvit tc- ties of the Guardian may not cause the defeat of the City Bill. Electors should consider the bill, independently of party or religious feelings or prejudices. Let us have no ill feeling about the matter.

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NOTES FROM OTTAWA.

The “ Patriot’s” Reliable Correspondent.

[ SPECTAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE EXAMINER]

I congratulate myself that I have suc- ceeded in tramping on the Patriot's toes just hard enough to wake the dear « ld lady up. J had almost concluded that the task wasan impossible one. The Patriot ob- jects to my saying that its Ottawa — pondent lied, and says that I adduced ou'y very slight evidence in support of my charge. I made a general charge that the Patriot’s Ottawa despatches were untruth- ful, and as it would be tiresome to cite the multitude of proofs at my command, I gave only two, The Patriot excuses itself on one charge by the plea that it isa ** mere quibbling about words,” but the other charge it ignores altogether.

Iam not disposed to judge the Patriot harsh'y. Everyone on the Island knows that its Ottawa despatches are condensed trom those transmitted to the Halifax Chr nicle by the @.tawa Liar, and every- one up here knows that the Ottawa Liar never tells the truth—even by accident. tL repeat that the Patriot's Octawa des- jatches are untruthful and calculated to deceive, and if the Patriot is not aware of the fact it can readily verify my statement by reference tothe record. The Patriut publiehed an Ottawa despatch saying that ‘as evidence of the desperate straits to which Ministers have been reduced, it is reported that Dewdney approached sev- eral Liberal members yesterday and urged chem to introduce a _ Teao- lution urging that the Deputy Minister Burgess be retained in cffice. The over- tures were rejected.” This despatch did net contain one word of truth, but was manufactured out of whole cluth by the Ottawa Liar, It was promptly contradict- ed by Mr. Dawdney in the House, in the presence of the whole Opposition, and if there had b en any shadow of truth in it, we should have immediately heard from the Opposition. But the Ottawa Liar was careful never to telegraph Mr. Dewdney’s gontradiction, and the Patriot cannot plead there was any ‘‘quibbling” in the straight denial I gave its despatch.

But Ican take day after day and find inaccuracies and mistatements in the Patriot's desprtchs which amount to more than “‘mere quibb'ing.” Take its issue of 24th Ju-y, and [ read its Ottawa despatch of the previous day's proceedings. It was also proved that ‘Clarkin, Connolly & Co., had the privilege of examining rival tenders for contracts with Public Works Depart- ment.” No evidence of any such nature was vifered or received, and nothing of the kind was proved. The despatch was a pure fiction of the Octawa Liar’s brain. Take its issue of 23rd July. In its despatch ot the previeus day's proceedings, the Patriot said ‘important testimony of bood- ling transactions was extracted frum several unwilling witnesses, who said that Thomas McGreevy’s lawyers offered to submit to the Committee a statement signed by their client, admitting that he had re- ceived a large sum of money from Larkin, and Connolly & C.., for political campaign purposes, and resigning his seat in the Commons, on condition that his brother Robert be excused from giving testimony against him. Proposal was not accepted by Tarte.” Another gem from the Uttawa Liar! No such evidence was ever heard in the committee room or anywhere else. Now, what excuse has the Patriot got for deceiving its readers and publishing such mis-statements? Ic is easy to verify my assertions, and shew whether its Ottawa correspondent or THe EXAMINER tells the truth.

In its editorial of the 25th ult., the Patriot is not candid with its readers. It asks: ‘* Then what about the $22,000 tes- timonial given in 1883 to Sir Hector Lan- gevin, principally by contractors.” Well, what about it? Everyonein Canada has known all about that for the Jast eight years. There never was any secrecy about it. The testimonial was publicly got up, subscriptions publicly received, and the money publicly paid over to Sir Hector’s credit. But the Patriot would like to have its readers believe that some startling revelations, in regard to this testimonial, have been elicited before the Tarte-Me- Greevy Committee that hid hitherto been asecret, Nothing of the kind. The Patriot aays the late Mr. Goodwin would not trust his subscription tothe men who were getting up the testimonial, but sent two checks payable to Sir Hector’s order. It goes on to say that svon after the pres- entation of the testimunial, a number of contractors who were supposed to have subscribed thereto, received reward from the Public Works Department in one way or other. (Goodwin, it says, had a claim for $10.000, which was settled; Beemer got $5,000 un another claiin and - Duna- mier of British Columbia, got 4 contract for building a railway. Where did the Patriot get all thiv® information? From the Tarte-McGreevy investigation? Not atall, It is ancient history several years old, and the Patriot is simply astufliug its readers with chestnuts. But the old lady has only wakened up and forgets the time = tlipsed since its chestnuts were resh,

7.0 DB. July 30, 1891.

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Fishery Bulletin.

(Fisheries Iatelligence Bureau Report.)

Haurrax, Aug. 1.— Quebee—Cod and launce very good at Moise. Cod fair at Grand River and Paspebiac. Herring good at Grand Kiver; and a few herriug and squid at Paspebiac.

PE Is'and—A very few mackerel taken at Miminigash and M ‘lpeque. Fair hauls of cod arid lobsters at the latter, but at Souris and Georgetown and all Over the coast of Cape Breton fishing of all kinds was prevetited by stormy weather. At Canso here was no tishing on account of the Weather, but at Liverpool about 40 barrels small mackerel were taken iu a drag, and at Liverpoul there was a fair haul of cod and a good catch of herring. At Camp beliton, N B, the haddock, herring and mackerel fishing is excellent, the cod and haddook good, hake and sardines fair,squid bait very plentiful at Canso, NS and Campobello, NB. Herring bait procur-

able at Lockpert. NS.

,1 do not wish to enquire into the motives

The City Bill. Srx,—As the election for adopting or anole oa City Bill will be held in the course of a few days, it is our duty as ciftl- zs to consider thoroughly the step to be taken in that important mnatter. Phat sivie reform is much needed in Charlotte- town 1s beyond +ll qu:stion No one who has been an observer of matters, as carried on in this city for the past ten years, can ignore the deplorable state into which the | city has been plunged. However, it is one | thing to consider the nevessi’y of reform, snd another to consider the means by | which this reform can be obtained, The | former [ consider to ov sufficiently proved | by experieuce, and as such I ‘eave it. But with regard to this reform, the question arises, will the city bill give us this reform we require; snd if not, what measure wil be required in | order to obtain what way be called, and | what will in reality be, a reform / Now, | | contend that this bill is in itself ill-calculat- | ed to ubtain what its promoters claim it can obtain. Surely any fair-minded man_ will admit that a measure which, slihough possibly romoving certain evils, will be the cause of perhaps still greater evils, is not the measure to be favured bo our citizsns Such is the bill which the citizens of Charlottetown are called upon to adopt or rej-ct. It does not give fair representation to certain wards as regards both their population and the circumstances attending that population, That the population of Wards One, Two and Three will, by this bill, be deprived of their proportionate right of representation ia evident from the fact that those wards contain almost as many electors as do Wards Four and Five, there being only some seventy or eighty of a difference. Who can therefore claim any justice for giving Wirds Four and Five tive representatives, while only three are to bs given to the other three wards? It | will, of course, bo objected that Warda Four and Five contain a far greater pupu- lation than Wards One, Two and Three. But it is one thing to consider the popula- tion of w ward, and another to consider the that ward.

voting population of Now, it i the voing? population that should be considered in

in the present case; and since that popu- lation in| Wards One, Two and Three, almost equals shit of Wards Four and Five, it is evident that an injustice is being done to the first three wards. Consequently, we may trust that Wards Four and Five wil not favor a measure which in its very ‘essence is sufficient to deprive one-half the city of its lawful representation. :

By expressing wy views on this ques ion, I would be the last who would wish to create anything that might savour of reli- gious prejudice. My desire is that all denominations should labor harmoniously for whatever might ba a benefit to the city. it is, however, useless to attempt conceal.- ing the fact that by adopting the City Bill, the Catholic population will be deprived of anything like a representation in the City Ccuncil. At most they may have one repre- sentative in a Council of eight members.

which may have actuated the passing of the bill, but I merely wish to state that its

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effects will be anything but favorable to Catholics. Now I ask any citiz*n of Charlottetown, is it fair to introduce a form of representation which thus discri- minates against that particular denomina- tion? Every fair minded elector must see that such a measure is tou one-sided, and as such should be rejected. But now the question arises,—h ow igs that section of the city comprising Wards Four and Five to have suflicient representation ? That can easily be done by abolishing the ward system altogether. Charlottetown is not, and never will be, as large a city as to cause the least inconvenience by adopting the system of universal representation. Let each councillor be elected by a majority of the whole city—and not of this or that ward. I+ ean be done with as much convenience as is the election of representatives by the whole city to the House of Commons, which is certainly done to the satisfaction of a!l classes and communities. By adopting this system, the evils which prevade the City Council in its present paralysed condition, will be completely eliminated, and, at the same time no injustice will be exercised towards any portion of the city. Such a course wil] be, in reality, a reform, well calculated to promote the welfare of the city, affording no class of peop'e any cause of just complaint, and should consequently be advocated by every citizen having at heart the improvement of the city. It is therefore my Opinion that it is far better to await the next session of the I and have a plebiscite bill p2ssed by which the abolition of the ward sysiem may be effected. Civic Rerormer, Aug. I, 1891. <_< ib Information Wanted. Sia,—Will the editor of the Patriot, who hy the way, is Chairman of the Water Commissioners, state whether the hydrants, which he admits ia Thursday's paper were not up to the specification ‘as called for, Were or were not condemned by the engin- eer who had charge of the Waterworks construction. Alao if the repairs to said hydrants have not cost more than would have purchased a first-class article, and if = castings nuw being prepared to protect tl e face and lengthen them have been performed by contract let by tender,”

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County Court. The August Terei ef: he County ©

’ ‘ > : ‘ of Queen’s County will be held on feliaue, New London, on Tuesday next, 4th inst. New Glasgow, on Friday next, 7th inst. Bonshaw, on Tuesday, 11th inst. Dunstaffuage, on Friday, 14th inst. Eldon, on Tuesday, 18th inst. Ch’town, on Tuesday, 25th inst.

The last day for Serving summonses for

don the lifth, circuit,

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and Charlottetown the sixth

MARRIED.

At St, Bonaventure’s Church

. t ult., by the Rev, A. J. McIntyre, p. % Me Bernard McCabe, teacher, to Miss Lissie

King, daughte i “4 Loge t of Mr. James King, of Black

For St, John’s, NeWIOUNdt any,

Charlottetown is Sat i : urday, 15:h inst. HE 8.8. “COBAN,” for s+ vew General igsi

After this term the sittings of the Court | Wp LorBtand, will be due at Chastotienman tener od Seo Ph: <ccdoucae 35 nr fat ao oCtanmed,, Under the act paused fours caniy ani Moms iNG. Sth tanta wl fives clea oa ast . 7} 7 ‘ : a 7 : Paea eon eck. ? B — 1, Eldunfbecomes the first circuit, For Freight or Passaze apply to ~— Spon at 4-39; Carta dn rises at 8.30. third, Now 7 2eeond, Dunstaffange the! 9, ‘<7 PE\KE BROS. & CO at 6 ae

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HERRING | APOLLINARIS

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Prime Beef in an Easily-Digested Form.

August 1, 1891—dy & wky

ZION CHURCH | Sunday School Picnic |

WILL BE HELD AT

CAPE TRAVERSE,

ON—~

COMING.

LYGEUM HALL

Thursday Next, Angust 6¢h. | Charlottetown,

4-NIGHTS ONLY-4

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Monday, August 3 THE PIZOPLE’S CHOICE,

THE ALWAYS kELIABLE

ZERA SEMON

Wonder Worker ——_AND—— Ventriloquial Emperor,

WiTll HIS WONDERFUL

N7.W MAGIC SHOW.

| geo for the round trip, 50 cents; includ. ing Tea, 75 cents. Lickets are now on sale at the Bazaar Bookstore and W, M. Coffia’s Grocery Store. A suitable Field close by the Station has been procured, where Games, including Foot- ball, Baseball, etc., can be indulged in, Refreshment Table on the grounds

Train will leave Charlottetown at 8.45 a.m., local time,

By order of Committee. D. McRAE,

TO LET.

THE BRITISH WAREHOUSE

NOW UNDERGOING REPAIRs,

SITUATED OV QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE THE MARKET,

and one of the best Business Stands in the City. Any person requiring samme and apph - ing at once can have tne i -terioe fitted Up to suit their business. Pugsession given first of September, Apply to

THOMAS WwW. aug]—eod tf VY. DODD. (

‘PRICES To SUIT THE TIMES:

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16,000,090 Gallons Bottled in 1890.

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Queen Stren, REDDIN BROS.,

Sole Agents,

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prices are from 90c to They consist of the following makes ‘les Grains, Mascottes, Satin galine the Perfection of Silk. The manufacturer guarantee every yard, “that’s good.” We guarantee them, ‘that's better.” Alter ation Sale price of the above {

50c. to $2 75. one

Striped Bengaliae Silk, suitable for Dresser, { BRO oe Will clear this lot at 1.80, poses).

bought for sale pur

$2 00. Lidies’ ny prices fiom $ .50 to $2 90, vow for 79.

mings, from 40c to 6c. 20¢ per yard.

etc, . endless yariety at low prices.

ALTERATION

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ENIBISION Sale

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JAS. PATON & ¢9

Find it absolutely necessary, in order to the growing requirements of their > Meet

to rebuild their Show Rooms ona extended scale, This wil] provi y proved facilities for displayingGoods &. and at the same time minister won comfort and convenience of the pablj It involves, however, the handin over most of their present Space . workmen for about One Month thus compelling them to offer” for Immediate Sale their Large and Valuable Stuck of DRA. PERY GOODS. To make a Thorough Clearance they have resolved on Buch Important Reductiong as will most certainly eff ct their purpose; aud when it is remem. bered that the Stock is HIGH-CLASS, FRESH AND FASHIONABLE, end bought on the best terms, it will be *pparent that an opportunity such as rarely occurs is presented of ge. curing Bargains of « geuuine char. acter. Ic is impossible to enumer. ate all the Lots that will be Offered but the following list will Bive some dea of the Leading Fashionable Lines.

Black Silks of the Bast Maker

Every yard guaranteed. Quar regular $3.50 per yard,

Marvela: : ; also the beautiful make nes

Special Bargains in Black

‘apes, Mantles, ete. Good value at $2 75.

(No goods IF YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED,

you will find it to your advautage tu take this hint :—** Reliable Goods at Lowest * Cash Prices” should ever be the motte iq purchasing PATON & CO. will make the supply (¢ minimum charges) of the vatioas articles of apparel and furnishings required by young

housekeepers.

Marriage Outfits, JAMES

DRESS GOODS.

BLACK DRESS STUFFS, ineluding Stan.

dard Clovhs, such as French Merinos, Cash. meres, Hentiettas and all the latest novelties Merinos—rezul+r prices from 55c. to $L.%, now trom 35c. to 95c. Cas weres—regalar prices from 35. to $1.25, now 2)2. to #2 Grenadines from 20: to 652, sale pric from 12¢ to 5Ue. beautiful Dress for summer wear.

The latter goods will make vps One lot epecial doubie-width Black Eabroi-

dered Cleth, suitable for Manties, Capes, ete, regular price 35c to $1.25; sale price 20: to 85ce Do not miss this lot.

A big lot of Single- Width Goods, consisting

of Browns, B:ues, ‘Jarnets, ete, for the nom nal sum of &c a yard.

Singl:-width Goods, all-wool, in Gry, Browns, Blues, Greens, ete. Must be cleared

regardless of ccst.

Six pieces light shades of Brilliantine,

double widths, regular price 400, clear ab %:

Stripe Goods ia all the latest shades from

8e to Ise.

One lot of double-width Mohair Gools,

mottled in Drabs, Greys Browne, Blues, Our price was 40c per yard, now half price

Dress Robes! Dress Robes!

About 45 in stock, all new goods, pret

shades in Plains, Spots, ete. Regular price from $8 to $16, now for $4 to $10.

Extraordiaary value in Black Silk = Henrietta Cloth. Six pieces left of

i ; i) 15, beautiful goods, ranging from 85e to 1. (The mo goods make a stylish and ladylike

make 4

Dvess). To clear theabove we will

special redactivn on our already low pricet 65e per yard.

One lot of Se ges in all the different make,

and at surprising prices.

Five Hundred Yards BRAIDS See

PRINTS! PRINTS!

The Balance of our Large Stock —

Ginghams, Cam)iics, Satines, ete, # cent discount.

SILK AN) VELVET RIBBONS #

prices to clear.

Ladies’ Underclothing:

The whole of our choice stock of this partment is being offered at never gotten prices, and is a rare — ovary a to buy the best English Goods Waele, cription, ‘The stock includes Cetton, skirts 8 Alsa, one lot of Ladies White

' Mantles ! Wantles | Mantle’:

Capes, Jet Capes, Silk and Lave — Silk and Jet Vigogne and other igh sill textures in Levies’ Shoulder (Op ‘repsis Blouses, Also, large selection “ Blouses in fist colors, ia allt 92 45, ot! terns ; regular prices from 60c at 40c to $1.95.

CARPETS! CARPETS!

We are Neadquarters for O— Island. We have the lrg st os & position to offer you ex'ra VAIAS wittos,

prices. Our stock is complete a res, BOM Velvet, ‘I

Brussels, Tapestry, | and General Household Purnia buy before seeing our stock, 38, Randeats of pairs of CURTA ies eit ing Silks, Muslins, Laces, . Call and see this wonderful stoe 1x6 y—We READYMADE CLOTHI cot have decided to clear out every oooupyitd vb of Readymade Clothing before = New Rooms, Cal aad ge" * e on gg i No Goods given out 08 Ne as the Sale continues at Sale prite 9 ‘

James paTor & &

Charlottetown, July 24, 18%.