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THE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN, MAY 18 1898.

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MAY 18, 1898.

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THE LEGAL PROFESSION.

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PROFESSIONAL INFLUENCE is scarcely Hess powerful in a community than person- ja) influence. Given professional men of bigh character, learning, zeal and henour as well as practicable ability, a town or country is certain to reach a nobler stand- ard of morals and couriesy than one in which the professional men are of low character, little learning and only anxious to get a living and make money. Aa the expoeitors, interpreters and, to a large extent, the moulders and makers of our laws, the influence of members of the legal profession is incalculably far-reaching and reacts strongly upon the community. For this reason it is particularly pleasing to

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| know that Mr. Justice Hodgeon continues,

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from year to year, to patiently devote him- eelf to the inculcation of the principles

| of jurisprudence upon the young men of ) this Province who are engaged in the study

of the law. Judging by the last lecture of

this seagon’s course, delivered before a

3 [dietinguished audience, including the Lieut.

Governor, the Bishop of Charlottetown and several of the clergy, the Premier of the Province, the Recorder of the City, aud other leading gentlemen, the instruction imparted by the learned Master of the Rolls is such as should influence for good the lives and conduct ¢f those who, in the near future, will plead at the Bar and deliver " Jadgement from the Bench. The import- ance of obtaining an accurate knowledge of the principles of the law and of rightly applying these principles to the cases that may arise, and the importance of truth and honesty and honour in word and act, were set forth by the learned doctor ina clear and vigorous manner calculated to make a deep Mmpression upon the mind, of all who were present., These lectures of Dr. Hodgson are delivered at an oppor- tune time, The legal profession here is just now ina state of transition. Some persons dare to say that the tendency has Jately been downwards instead of upwards that there has been a falling away from the standard@of the past, that there is jess of learning and honour and more of

. sharpness among our lawyers than there / was in days long gone bye. We are not of

this opinion. But we are none the less impressed with the idea that it isa hapry thing for our law students and for the community at large that Dr. Hodgson has freely given much of his time and ‘ability to the instruction of our students at law, always pointing them to the higher way.

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A QUESTION OF PROCEDURE.

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We are doubly indebted tothe Patriot for its service in pointing out that the resolution sulmitted by the Opposition concerning the equitable claims of this Province upon the Government at Ottawa was not wholly voted dcwn. It seems that the two parties in the Legislature stand together more closely as to this matter than we had supposed, and that the Opposition has rendered aservice to the Province which we failed to recognize or report. It has, as a reeult of their efforts and repreeen- tations, been the deliberate opinion of the whole House that no settle~ ment of our claims should be mace that will be “ prejudicial to railway extension in P. E. Island.” The Opposition’s reso- lution ia that respect was, it appears, left “ untouched”; and we are glad to have the Patriot’s statement of the fact.

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arbitration for the purpose of obtaining a practical recognition of our claims, The Patriot asks “ Cannot an arbitration take up the equity of a caseas well as any other aspect of :it?” To this question we an- ewer “ yes.” But there are many cases good in equity that are

As to the expediency of an

bad in law,—mauy be pleaded successfully to the consciences of men, but which would, ef necessity, be thrown outofa court of law. The Patriot does not attempt to deny that arbitrators appointed to consider he claims of this Province upon Ottawa would be bound strictly by the law and the constitutionof this country, or that our claims are for the greater part merely ‘equitable. To the Government of Canada, morally bound to do justice between Province and Province, we have a case so strong that it cannot be denied, if properly presented ; to arbitrators sworn to decide according tothe letter of the law and constitution the case would be —well, not so strong. Then why cease to plead directly with the Government, and proceed to demand an arbitration which is leas likely to result favourably? Remem-

ber that if the case should be adversely decided by the arbitrators, there wil! be an end of it; it is not likely to be reopened by any Government of Canada. The question is oue of ptrocedure. We again atk the Governmen,to carefuflly consider

cates which may

INTEMPERANCE.

The editor of the Ladies Home Journal writes:

“The drunkard is realizing more and mere each day that the public regards him as an unbearable nuisance, and the tolera- tion once accorded him is no longer ex- tended. Drunkenness to-day is deemed disreputable in the very quarters where only a little while ago it was looked upon simply as a misfortune. Every line «f business shuts its doors absolutely to the drunkard. Ithas no usefor him. Busi- ness competition has become so keen that only the man of steadiest habits can find employment, Where drunkeness was tolerated in business because a man pos~ sessed certain talents, it has gradually be- come to be regarded as practically an un- pardonable sin. The fact thata man is clever no longer save him if he is a drunk- ard. There are too many men equally as clever who do not drink. This fact the habitual indulger in alcoholics hag founa out, and the different “‘cure” establish- ments for drnunkenness—snd Godsends they are, too, to humanity—are to day fill ed with men who have come toa realiza- tion of the changed conditions. The man of steady habits is the man of the hour, and the drunkard realizesthis. The hopeless- ness of his case is fast becoming apparent.

In the social world the same thing is true. Wines are served bess at dinners than formerly. The excessive indu!gence of even a few years ago would not be tolerated at any dinner to-day, Society has become iatolerant of the behavior which inevitably results from excessive indulgence in drinking, and wen real ze this. Wioe is no longer the feature of a dioner: it has become a mere incident. It is bad manners to-day to drink to excess. Good taste is spreading, an4z moderation is necessarily following. For a man to coasume wines immoderately means that he invites sinister criticism fatal to his self respect and to his positien, social and commercial, The pracuce has fallen undes reproach, and intelligest people are seeing this tendency, and both as host and guest they are acting accordingly. The society that once winked at the man of exceas've alcoholic indulgence, to-day shuns him. He ig no longer received, he is not even tolerated, even by those whom he calls his friends. There is nv house which will open its doors to the intemper- ate nan.

I do not say that men have adopted tem~ perance from priaciple. I know very well that many of them have not. They have done so from necessity : from simple prud- ence. Self-respect and a sense of propriety and decency have demanded it. Medical science has shown that over stimulation causes absolute pzysical injury, and that habitual intemperance is simply a form of disease or insanity. Men know that they cannot in these days afford to sap their physica] or mental vitality. If they do so they know they are lost-to the business world as well as to society. In neither sphere can they receive recognition. Sensible people realize to- day as they never have done before the direct evil conse~- quences of intemperance, physically and morally. This is a feeling which hae been growing steadily, and it is destined togrow ever stronger within the next few years. Temperance is the watchword of every trade and society. Moderation in all things is demanded. A man must be prudent nowadays: he must be self poised, evenly-balanced, and have himself well in hand if he has any hope whatever of suc - ceeding in business cr winning re#pect in society. Even tothe manof temperate habits ihe struggle is a haid one. But to the mas who dulls his mind, deadens his in- tellect, saps his vitality and dwarfs his self-respect by overindulgence in wines or alecbolic stimuilents of any kind the race is hopeless,—and irrevocably so. Com- mon-senee is rapidly becoming the great factor in solving the question of whether a man should drink or not driak. Tem- perance has a virtue to-day which it has never before possessed, Intemperance is both bad policy and bad manners.

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The barkentine Matilda errived here yesterday laden with hard coal for Chas.

Lyons & Co.

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We have the best crockery store in the city. A very nice new lot of dinner sets, tea sets, chamber sets, cheaper than can be bought anywhere on P E Island —W P Colwill. 2 wk dy & wy.

High scabs — vie crede, | NESIRATLE FARM

The grade or quality of material and workmanship in the wheel is ove of the most prominent questions which confront an intending purchaser. The low grade wheels lack finish, and, being constructed of poor material and by cheap labor, are bound vo go to pieces or get out of order before they have been ridden long, some~ times endangering life thereby. If you bave not yet made your selecticn get a catalogue of the Massey-Harris. It has established a reputation the world over for its beauty and strength.

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LOCAL NOTICES.

In all large cities ““Kloudike” serge is the popular suiting of the day, something new, something exceedingly stylieh, some- thing in which quality is strikingly appar~ ent. Blue and black, fast colors, Maple Leaf and Bever on every third yard.

Our Manilla Matting is here The price is +-Dew et.” Paton & O%.

Buy ooly Shorey’s Clothing.—Paton & Co, are Loca! Agents. Dy & ay.

Uur new baby carriages have arrived. One of the finest lines we have ever had. On account of the lateness of arrival will be sold cheap. Call and see the. Joho Neweon. 110 3i.

We are now doing busiress in the store formerly occupied by Miller Bros. We want tosee every one in need of good crockery. Call and see us in the Cheap China Store.—W P Colwill.

2 wk dy & wy.

OPERA HOUSE

One Vreek

COMMENCING MAY - 1G

Matinees Wednesday and Sat- urday afternoons,

Frosts

Stock Company

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In comedies, dramas and farces. different play each performance

TO-NIGHT

Kathleen Mavourneen

Prices—Matinees, 10¢ and 25c. “ _ Evenings, 25c-and 30¢ Reserved seats at the usual places.

2s @]na 22 4 @ 2 @Oe Shees Summer Shoes

"the latest styles, the lowest } rices. Here isa list ofsomeof our shoe bar-

gains Ladies dongola shees ,atent tip $1.00 * chocolate shoes, patent tip |.00 * =~ dongola shoes, patent tip 15 “* dorgolas. oes, patent tip 1.25 dark brown shoes, patent tip 15% dongola shoes, patent tip 1.40 ‘** dongola shoes, patent tip 15a * dongola shoes, plain toe 1.50 “ echeco’ate shoes, patenttip 1°60

ete.. vic., elt... Finer shoes, ali prices, up to $250 a pr Our ladies dongola theo, strap shoes, in black and chocolate—are nobby shoes for the prices. Not cheap shoes, but good shoes cheap.

R.K.Jost

Stamper’s Corner

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Quality

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in all lines—but doubly important in FURNITURE; so much of the worth and workmanship is covered up, and practically the interior is of more importapce when long wear is con-

sidered, than the exterior.

We manufacture our own goods,

and know all about their qualities—Increasing demand proves our claim fcr best Furniture value in the Provinces.

Mark Wright & Co, Ltd

HOME MAKERS,

Qe Ode £59 DS DH OH9S 92149 OH6SHS4FO OOH

Charlottetown Royalty

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FOR SALE BY AUCTION.

Iam instructed by Mr C, Benoit, to sell by Auction ou the premises, on Thursday, the i9th day of May, inst, at 11 o’clock, a. m.

That desirable property situated on the west side of the Mount Edward Koad, about 1 mile from the City, comprising 60 acres of excellent land, with large Dwelling House and outbuildings, all in good repair, aleo good Orchard.

Terms easy and made known at sale.

R. BEARISTO, Auctioneer = £20842 88 J 222882888

: Attractive + Surroundings

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are most important to home comfort. You can’t expect to be per- fectly comfortable in a house that needs new Wall Paper.

The right WALL PAPER well put up makes all th difference in the world toth

appearance o! the home. We ,Jbave the right Wall Paper.

Moore & ‘McLeod,

The Wa!l Paper Men.

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CORKERS.

Clevelands, Crescents

Prices§from $40). A full line of sunéries.

D002 & ROGERS Salt! Salt!

300 begs For sale by

Lievrpool Salt.

Horace Haszard

Ch’town, 18th May, 1898.

BLACK DIAMOND LINE

The 8S. S.Coban sailing f.om Mon- treal, Friday Morning, May 20th, will bedue at Charlottetown Monday morn- ing, May 23rd, and will sail for St. John’s Newfouodland, via N. Sydney, carrying Horses, Cattleand Sheep on deck, and produce under deck at lowest possible rates. For further particulars as to freight and paseage apply to

PEAKE BROS & CO. Agents. Ch’town, May 20th ’98 93 31 eod.

h. 4. McLEAN, Q.C.

BARRISTER, &c.

CHARLOTTETOWN

Brown’s BLeck,

Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!

The Frecessicn of Bargain Hunters

The procession of cash buyers, The procession of Money-savers come ever tous for real snaps in season. able goods.

Our Blousesand . Sailors —x

Are the talk of the city. heard the price?

Our Kid Gloves at 50c. the city at less than 95ce. Weare talking about regular stock values, before you buy a pair. All sizes, Guarantee where guarantee is required. will outwear many a glove at $) 00.

$1.35 Gloves for 95c, with combination colors. window for samples and prices at reduced prices.

No wonder, Have you

No better value anywhere in Come here 0c Glove

See No gloves exchanged Following is the stock :—

39 prs light 91 6. ‘ 30 \4 prs black and colored 7 stud lacing gloves, 10 prs light and dark tan, 4 clasp g!oves,

and dark brown7 stud lacing glove, $1.25 for $100 ; és is ™ . 1.35 for 98 1,20 for 90 1,44 for 1.20 78

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9 prs black Mousqua gioves, 1.50 for 1,25 11 prs black 7 stud lacing gloves, 1.25 for 95 15 prs ” * 1.25 for 95

§ prs 4 clasp black gloves, 1.00 for 78 11 prs 5 stud la: ing gloves, 95 for 65

7 prs 4 buttoned black gloves, 75 for 59 19 prs ” " 110 fer 75> 12 prs 7 stud lacing gloves. 100 for 75 15 prs cream, heliotrope and tan tipped gloves, 1.20 for 94 One lot of mixed goods 95 for 74 Musquitaire style, 1.20 for 95

A few pairs long gloves fer evening wear, slightly soiled at a big reducticn. ALL SIZES IN STOCK,

A full line of guaranteed gloves on hand. if yon want it.

James Paton & Coy.

Money back

Dan. Godfrey

-utae i HARE THR. BELL PLAN cos ane Eis The Acknowledged Leader of the W orld.

If you cannot arrange to “take in” Godtrey’s Band at Moncton, do the next best thing by buyinga Bell Piano az

FLETCHERS PIANO) WAREROOMS

Opera House Buiuprina.

Low Prices are Better Than Arguments—

Our values do their own talking; they appeal with stronger force to the economical buyer than pages of talk with nothing to back it up.

Gur New Baby Carriages are Here

Prices lower than ever.

JOHN NEWSON,

ellers of good Furniture trangers to poor Furniture.