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L883

MARCH ‘27.

The Previncial Accounts.

Tue Auditor's full and lucid report on the Public Accounts of laid bofore the Legislature to-day. It shows that the receipts of the Government in 182> were, —

Subsid¢ from Dom, Government Public Lands..

Casual Revenue

Prov. Secretary, Fees received Prothonotary ’

Registrar of Deeds

County Courts... eas Hospital for the Insane.

Prince of Wales College. . Private Bills i Peddlers’ Licenses

Fines and Penalties Vendors’ Licenses ‘ Rent of Warren Farm

this Province was

$183,537.20 $6,437.84 117.27 856.90 2,079.67 5,078.92 1,910.43 1,300.97 G9. 00 162.00 520. 00 81.95 395.00 90,11

Total Receipts. ......... $241,637.26 It is to be noted that only $10,000 of the

$20,000 additional subsidy voted by the

Canadian Parliament, were received by the

Government within the past year.

which include the cost

Court

The expenditures, of the fine

Georgetown,

new House erected in

and about seven thousand

dollars on account of the small-pox ‘visita- tion—both extraordinary —were for:—

19,630.76 7,060.00

110,484.54 2,432.35

Administration of Justice....... $ Board of Health. . , Education .

Elections :..... Fi A a a Hospital for the Insane, Mainten- Oem, @e...-....- Legisiation........ ARS Public Works...:....

Other Services .....

16,676.60 13,295.59 82,589.06 35,481.57

ey $ 287,700.17

Total Expenditure... .

{t wiil, we are sure, please gentlemen of the Opposition, to learn that the deficit of the year was not nearly as large as they an- ticipated it woul be. Instead of $70,000 or $80,000, it is only $45,062.91, or nearly

25,000 less than it was list year.

But small as it is, it sweils the balance against the Province to $188,930.89. count the duty bonds, held as assets, to be valueless, the fluating debt of the Province was, at the end of the past year, exactly $194,624.66.

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On the other hand, the account with Canada shows a balance in favor of the Province—

On debt account of....... .2ee9 975,872.90

On land purchase account of... 52,023.29

Total...... vddiewc te oUt $ 1,027,896.19

So that after deducting its floating debt, the Province has still to the good $833,- 271.53, —to say nothing of the Government buildings aud other property scattered about town and country, and the $500,000 which has practicilly been added to our capital, under the agreement of the Do- minion Government. to make wn additional gran‘ *o the Province of $20,000 a year.

The Province is, therefore, financially, in & good position; though, it must be admitted, the financial current is now running in the wrong direction. We are, of course, in the dark, as to the additional claims which the Government have made upon the Canadian Treasury, or the prospects that these claims will be, as in former years, successfully ad- vocated by Hon. Messrs. Sullivan, Fergu- son and their cvlleazues. But we note that $7,749.22 were paid, during the past year, to the banks, as iaterest ; and, as this is, in our opinion, too much to lose, we conclude that a strong effort should be put forth to make our yearly revenue meet our yearly expenditure. If it be found that the debits due the Province promptly collected, then ought to be taken:

cannot be other measures for it is not good economy to pay away every year, as inter- est, some $7,000 or $8 000.

The past efforts of the Government to still turther reduce the cost of administra- tion have, unfortunately, been defeated by the Opposition in the Upper House. Well, if they will persist in standing inthe way of retrenchment, the blame of plunging the Province into debt must rest with them, and the political cousequences must fall upon their heads.

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The Dominion Subsidy.

Presons interested in the sources from which the subsidy paid to this Province are derived, will find the information they desire in the foliowing statement prepared by Mr. DeBlois, the Provincial Auditor :—

WOR HALF. YEAR DUE IST JANUARY, 1837.

Allowance for Populetion of 108,928, at 80 cis. per head... Allo~ance for Government... Interest on balance of * Debt Acconnt,’ viz. on $792,899.12 apd on invertase per 47 Vie; Cap. 4, on 122,972.78

$ 43,571.20 15,009.00

$975,872 9u Interest Gm “Land accou"',” 00,900.00, 20 5 per cen’... 22,500 Less interest ob amounts ™ drawn to purchase Estaces 9747.076,7".. ;

24,396.82

3,800.58

86,768.60 FOR HALF YEAR DUE Isr JULY, 1887. Same ns for last Half Year,

SR ss coke deen, + 86.76%.60 Additional allowance...../-'! 10,0000 96,768.60 ae $13,537.20 Sy this statement, it appears that only $10,000 of the $20,000 additional subsidy voted by Parliament was received last year.

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os A London despaich reports that Cana-

tan stock has again much advanced in the British marke:. Dominion issues are up 2 to 24, and 3) per cents, stunding at 109

Telephonic Communication--South.

ANorner proposition which should, we think, receive the favorable consideration of men of both parties in the Legislature is that of the Prince Edward Island Telephone The Company offer to extend a Charlottetown

Company. line of communication from tou Mount Stewart ; from Mount Stewart to Cardigan; from Cardigan te Moutague ; from Montague to Orwell; and from Orwell to Vernon River, —with branches from Cardigan to Georgetown ; from Montague to Marray Harbor, both north and south ; and from Orwell to Eldon. This line, with the will thus tap the chief

towns and settlements in the large tract of

branch lines,

county away south and south-east, most of which is now without-either telegraphic or railway communication. But as the first cost will—in view of prospective receipts

begreaterthan the Company can afford, they ask that the Government shall pay them a bonus of $25 per mile. This bonus, upon which the matter hinges, wil] amount to which the Company are

in Government deben-

about $2,250, willing to tures, bearing interest at the rate of

accept four percent, and involving a yearly charge upon the revenue of about $100.

It is claimed, and the justice of the claim denied, that the people of the South bear their share of the charge entail-

cannot be

ed by reason of the railway and_ telegraph system which does not include their section of the Province ; and that the bonus asked by the Company, is, therefore, only a small part of that which they might, in fairness, demand.

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Editorial Netes.

—The Quebee Resolutions were defeated by the Legislative Council of New Bruns- wick—eleven members voting against them, four for them.

~Mr. Henry Lomb, of Rochester, N. Y., wel) known to the American public a3 the originator of the **‘ Lomb Prize Essays,

offers through the American Health Association, two prizes for the current year, on the following subject: Practical

Sanitary and Economic Covking Adapted to Persons of Moderate and Small Means. First prize $590, second prize $200. Particular and information as to conditions ete., may be obtained on application at Tur Examiner office.

—According to the Winnipeg Sun, eight millions of bushels of wheat have been car- ried out to Manitoba and the Northwest by the ©. P. R. since September last; and there are still in the country four million bushels, about three-eighths of which is in store in elevators and the remainder lying on the farmer's hands. Thatis : two-thirds of the entire product has been handled in less than half a year, leaving only one-third to be taken out in the next six months— when navigation is open-—before the new harvest comes in. A good showing for the Northwest and the C. P. R. The Sun is af Oppusition paper.

—Mr. Brown, M. P., of Hamilton; said in the course of his speech on Unrestricted Reciprocity, that the policy of honorable gentlemen opposite since 1878 has been as strange a mixture of heterogenous com- pounds as that of the witches’ broth, described by Shakespeare, into which they put : ** Fillet of a fenny snake,

In the caldron boil and bake ;

Eye of newt, and toe of frog,

Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, —

Adder’s fork, and blind-worm’s sting,

Lizzard’s leg, and owlet’s wing— In these changes they have sought ‘‘ For a charm of powerful trouble, —

Like a hell-broth, boil and bubble,’

Which after all has produced for them nothing but ‘* Double, double toil and trouble, Fire burn and caldron bubble ;” And if they continue long the same kind of cookery, the people of the country will get tired of both them and their broth. —The population of nine representative Canadian cities has increased between the years 1881 and 1887 as follows:—

General Local

census of census of 1881. 1886-7.

Montreal...... Sébioed 140,747 192,000 IN is ok ss 6 V4 es 77,034 126,169 STINE 6.25. 0 ets ot 35,359 43,082 NOG. «icici: «4a 25,600 35,000 Times 0 os os 36 0 4 OLD 19,727 26,000 OE Poor 36,054 40,000 7s Chew Pub oe oes 7,985 22,025 SheserOORe .... >. ese 7,446 8,323 Brantford... .....:...-' 10,586 12,600 po ae 360,507 505,199

That is to say, 144,692 persons have in six years been added to the nine towns in Canada. So much the better for the farmers residing in their vicinity. As the Montreal Gazette remarks: ‘‘ A market within the country is preferable to one under another government, where the com- petition of the world has to be met. The Canadian workman should be as important in the eyes of Canadiar Statesmen and Can- adian farmers as his brother of Europe or the United States. He and his family are cousumers of everything that is produced in the country; drive him out and the sup- plying of his wants will make the toil of the foreign agriculturist profitable, at the eost of the Canadian’s fields and herds. The

is direct and large, and he, no more than the citizen, is to be benefitted by’a policy that would retard the progress the above figures prove has taken place in the country.”

_ Basy Bunting AGAIn.—Qne of the greatest literary hits of the season isthe story of ‘Baby Bunting, or the Alphabet of Love,” by Laura Jean Libbey, which is at present

Tate

} ork ‘amily Story Paper. The paper con- taining the opening chapters appeared on the news stands a few days ago. The tremendous rash for that number by the young ladies «t the town shows clearly that the publishers have struck a bonanza. ‘he Family Story Paper is for sale by all newsdealers, or will be

and 4's at 116. British Columbias are u 6i, and Quebec, Toronto and Winnipdy | are up 1 to 3 on Jass week,

sent to any address four months, postage free for $1.00. Norman L. Munro, Publisher, 24 and 26 Vandewater Street, New York,

farmers interest in the growth of the city |

ublished in the columns of The New '

THE DAILY EXAMINER, - -. - - - TUES!

The Easter Catile Show. cattle show on Market Square to-day was the smallest for many years past. But the quality was first-class. Messrs. Blake Bros.’ display was, as usual, excellent. Their four-year-old steers would — be hard to beat anywhere. They were all well-bred and very fat, but one (a white one) looked exceptionally well. These four will be dressed for the Easter market. The Stock Farm exhibited a Shorthorn cow, said te be the fattest ever shown on the Square; and an Ayrshire heifer, which was much admired. Both were purchased by Blake Bros., the former for $91 and the latter $56, Saunders & Newsom showed three steers and two heifers, all very nice specimens, the McRae heifer particularly so, - David Mutch, Lot 48 had a good looking heifer on exhibition, and Richard Stockman, of North River, a cow which was the subject of much favor- able comment. Below are the weights, as furnished by Mr. Sellers :

Tue Easter

OWNED BY BLAKE BROS, Ox 1792, ox 175@;.' ox 1700 ox 1672, fed by Blake Bros. (all 4-

years old) cow "1142, fed by Win, Morrisey; ox 1107, ox 1090, fed by Finlay McRae; heifer 1050, fed by J. Doyle; heifer 1702, cow 1285, fed by Stock Farm.

OWNED BY J, SAUNDER'S & Co,

Heifer 1502, fed by Alex. McRae; ox 1450, ox 1092, fed by Horace Beer; ox 1307, fed by G. W. W. Cameron; ox 1212, fed by N. Me- Fadyen; cow 1275, fed by Isaac Smith; cow 1302, fed by W. Stewart; ox 1495, ox 1322, heifer 1257, fed by D. McKinlay.

OWNED BY JOHN DRAKE,

Ox 1235, fed by E. R. Brow; ox 1133, cow 915, fed by John Crosby; heifer 1230, fed by B. Wright.

OWNED BY GEORGE THORNE,

Ox 1160, fed by Chas. Bryenton; heifer, 105%. fed by Richard Baguall; heifer 922, fed by A. Tremere; heifer 900, fed by Mr. Me- Leod. :

OWNED BY HENRY M GREGOR,

Heifer 1477, fed by David Mutch,

OWNED BY W. SELLER.

Cow 1250, fed by Jas. Farquharson; ox 1157, fed by W. Craswell; heifer 947, ted by Mrs, J. Craswell.

OWNED BY THOS. MACLEAN,

Heifer 1205, fed by 'T. McLean, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

An Explanation.

Sin,—In_ your issue of yesterday Mr. Donald MeKay, of Rustico, uses my name in convection with «a statement which he says | made at ‘a méeting at West River some few weeks ago, viz: *‘That it was under the Davies Administrationthat the late 'T. J. Batley made the plans and speci- fications of the new whart at MePhee’s Shore, which is now a part of the West River Bridge, and it was whilst he (Farqu- harson) was a supporter of the, Davies- Stewart Government. that the aforesaid contract was let and completed.”

At the meeting referred to, Mr. .McKay stated that under the Davies Govérnment in 1877 and 1878, I could not lay my finger on one public. «work that was dorte “fot the district, and that Ll opposed the building of the West River Bridge, doing all T could to prevent its being built. In reply I stated that in .1877 and 1878 we ‘spent more money than has been spent on an average since then by the present Government; that the first year we built a block to the Rocky Point Wharf, costing about $1,530; we also built eight or nine new bridges in Lot 65, costing on an average about $100 each, and that we commenced the West River Bridge by sending Mr. Bailey, En- gineer, to locate.it and report. This report I copy from the Journals of 1877, Appen- dix A, (the first year of the Davies Govy- ernment) and reads «as follows: .** The West River Brilge, at the upper crossing, or from McPhee’s Shore, will be 1,240 feet long, and of au average depth of 8 feet, until the channel is reached, which is 160 feet wide and 24 feet deep before a solid foundation is reached. The surveys and soundings at the lower crossing have also been made. This bridge would start from McEwen’s Wharf to the one on the oppo- site side of channel. The length of this is 614 feet, of an average depth of 35 feet.”

Mr. McKay said in reply that Mr. Bailey did not survey or do anything about this bridge, but, afier a little, said if he did it was under the Sullivan Government. I think the chairman and others who were at the meeting would bear me out as being correct in what I said.

). FARQUHARSON. <n: Enteriainment at Prince of Wales College.

THE entertainment given by the students of Prince of Wales College, on Friday last, was in every way a grand success. Besides the students there were present several persons from the Business College and other schools in the city. The entertainment was opened by Mr. Theophilus McLeod, who real an essay on ‘ Temptation,” which showed careful thought on the part of the essayist. He pointed out to the young men the terrible .evils resulting from card playing, rum drinking, and other things on which they are apt to lock lightly, The next was a part of one of Shakespeare's plays, given by Mr. F. West, who, assisted by Mr. W. McEwen, drew forth the ap- plause of all. Then came J. M. Campbell, who read in good style a story written by himself, of the adventures of. a resident of Montague. He was followed by Mr. Me- Laren, who, in his good old Irish style, gave a recitation entitled ** Peggy McAun.” After some readings by Messrs. Shaw and Howatt, Mr. McLeod read a_ short piece | giving reasons why he was not married, which caused considerable amusement. The best part of the entertainment was the sword dance by Mr. Alex. Corbett, who shows that he had not went toa dancing- school without deriving benefit from it. Mr. Gay, from Vernon River, furnislied the audience with music on the violin. The crowning point of the meeting was the closing address by Mr. Theo. McLeod, who complimented the students on their stic- cess, and expressed his opinion that they would be able to compete with any of the ‘great Glee Clubs or others of the sort on

the Island.

The students are to be congratulated on , having in their midst one so gifted and one who can, from time to time, give good counsel to the youth. Hoping ‘that the studenis of the Prince of Wales College will again favor us with an entertainment,

i Ose Wao Was Presuyr,

JAY,

New Grocary Business,

pHueE UNDERSIGNED beg respectfully to an- - younce that they have entered into Co- Partnership under the style and firm of

RACKHAM & PHIPPS,

in the Brick Store owned by Lemnel Wright, Ksq., at the corner of Prince and Kent Streets, where they intend to keep a supply of Virst-Claes Goods inthe Grocery Department, and hope by punctuality and strict attention to business to be favored with a fair share of public patronage.

GEORGEH RACKHAM,

ALLEN PHIPPS,

Ch’'town, March 27, 1888—pat lw pd

fhe Mevchanls’ Shipping Act, 1864

BY virtue of the poner of sale contained ina Mortgage bearing date the 6th April, 4887, and made by Robert A, Cox in my favor, I will sell by Public Auction, at Queen's Wharf, Georgetown, on WEDNESDAY, the 4th April next, at Zo clock, noon, 64 Shares inthe Schr. RUSTIC, with Sails, Gear, Appurtenances, &c., said Schooner being described in said Mortgage to be 66 77-100 tons. Terms made known at sale. Dated 27th March, A, D.118%8. GEORGE CO oOMBS, Mortgngee.

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in the Vice Admiralty Court of Prince Edward Island.

The Queen vs. the Boats and Seinres of the American Schooners Argonaut and Col, J. H. French. [X pursuance of Commissions of Sale issued ont of the above Court, dated the 26th March, 1888. and to me directed, I will set up and sell, or cause to be sold, at Public Auction, at noon on the SECOND DAY OF MAY NEXT, at Con- nolly’s Warehouse, in SOURIS, the following :— 1 Seine Boat and 1 Seine, with gear thereto, belonging to Schooner Argonaut, 1 Seine Boat and 1 Seme, with gear thereto. belonging to Schooner Col, J, H. French FRED. W. HYNDMAN, Marshal Vice Admiralty Court, Ch’town, March 27, 1888—2aw tl sle

Provincial Rifle Association.

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

will be held in the City Court Room, on WED-

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

G. L. DOUGHERTY, Major, Secectary-Treasurer,

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

R, VINNICOMBE, assisted by his

N Pupils, also by some of the best vocal talent of the city, will give a

Grand Orchestral ~iN THE—

Y. M. C. A. HALL,

—ON—

TUESDAY, THE 3rd OF APRIL NEXT,

Concert

Programme in a few days. Admission, 35 cents. mch24—lw

Furniture, Stoves, &e.

am instructed by CHAS. J. PATON, ESQ.. to sell by Auction, at his Residence, East Sydney Street,

On Wednesday, 28th Inst.,

AT 11 O'CLOCK :

All his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Parlor, Bedroom and Dining Roori Seis, Brussels and Tapestry Carpets. Rugs, Oil Cloth, Crockery, Glassware, Kitchen Utensils, &c., &c.

G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer. mchi2—eod tl! 2ist, then dy tl sle

Desirable Residence

am instructed by GEORGE MACLEOD, ESQ., to sell RY AUCTION, at the Premises,

ON THURSDAY, 29th INST. AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON,

His two-and-a-half story brick, slate-roofed Dwelling House on East Kent Street. This is one of the best built and most comfortable Houses in Charlottetown, and is heated throughout with the latest hot water system. There are also large Stables and Coach House attached. The property, which is situated in one of the most pleasant and healthy parts of the city, comprises 180 feet by 74 feet 6, and commands an extensive view of East River.

Part of the purchase money may remain on mortgage if desired.

G. M. HARRIS, mch7 Auctioneer.

FARM STOCK & LODPLEMENTS.

J am instructed by JAMES Kk. WELSH, ESQ.,

to scil by Auction, on his Premises, on THURSDAY, 29th inst., at 2 o’clock. p. rit, his Farm Stock and Implements. consisting of 3 Horses. 1 Brood Mare, 1 Celt, 5 Milch Cows, 4 lieifera, 2 Calves and several Pigs, I “ossit’s [m- proved liay Rake, 1 set Randall Harrows, 1 set Lron Harrows, Cultivator, Seuffler, Plow, Potato Dizger, Mowing Machine, set Fanners, Hay Cut- ter, 2 Carts, 2 Driving Wagons, 1 Farmer’s Boiler,

lot Hay, Straw, etc. G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer,

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THE ANNUAL BAZAAR

—FOR THE~—

P. EB. sland Hospital,

WILL BE HELD IN THE

MARKET HALL,

~ON. ‘Fhursday, April 5th. OPEN AT 12 O'CLOCK.

Admission 10 cents. Tea 25 cents. Contributions gratefully received by

MRS. CHAS. PALMER,

President,

muchb—-law U, P. BEER, Secretary.

MARCH 27, 1888.

PUAN TURE

If you doubt it, call and see.

good value.

Charlottetown, March 26, 1888,

The Bust Plt. .

MARK WRIGHT & 60'S

PALTURY,

You will then UNDERSTAND

why itis that we SELL many lines of our own manufacture

VERY MUCH CHEAPER than anyone in the trade.

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

We invite inspection of our immense stock in Showrooms. 10

MARK WRIGHT & CO.

J. 5.

—WIiLL

The Stock is nearly all New last Fall.

J.

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Spring Invortations.

Ladies and Children’s HOSIERY,

* KID GLOVES and MITTS, ULSTER and MAN PLE CLOTHS, CORSETS, all sizes (from best makers), White and Cream LAC and EDGINGS, Wool and Tapestry TABLE COVERS, DRESS GOODS (in newest shades),

SCOTCH TWEEDS—Nice patterns, TRUNKS and VALISES, al! sizes,

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March 1, 1888—dy & wky

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SILK and FELT HATS, I I

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BOUTS & SHOGS,

—AT THE——

Vominion Boot & Shoe Store.

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Durics the Memth

ef “larch,

VaACDONALD

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

OUT HIs—

Customers are sure to get the best value for theif money at THE DOMINION BOOT AND SHOE STORE,

REGaR ES AED, PROPRIETOR.

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JAMES PATON & CO.

Must clear out Surplus Stock to make room for Large Bargains will be given in every Pepartnent during this Meath.

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en's Heavy OVERCOATS and REEFERS,

RUBBER CLOTHING, 4ALNDERS and DRAWERS,

| CARDIGAN JACKETS, SILK HANDKERCHIENS and SCARES, LINEN COLLARS and CUFP,

selling very cheap, e és

LOOM PAPER—The latest patterns, the largest assortm: at, the lowest prices.

JAMES PATON & CO.,

MARKET SQUARE.

White Cottons, Print Cottons, Grey Cottons, Pillow Cottons, Sheeting Cottons, Shirting Cottons, Table Linens, Towels, Towelling,

Ch'town, Marth 9, 1888,—eotl & wky.

STANLEY

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Dress Goods,

Cashme es,

Meringes,

Piushes, Silks, Brocades,

Gloves, Corsets, flesicry, Embroideries, Collars and Cuffs,

And a Well Assorted Stock of all kinds of DRY GOoOoDnDs, VERY CHEAP, aT

STANLEY isROTHERS,

BROWN’S BLOCK,