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Tie Datty EXAMINER

{s Published every Eveuing. OFFICE: NGS’ BUILDING, CORNER OF WATER AND GREAT GEORGE STREETS, Charlottetown, P. E. L.

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KATES OF SUBSCRIPTION :

Six Months, $2 4 Three Months, 1 25 One Month, 0 50

0 12

One Week,

sa- Advertising at most moderate rates. Contracts may be made for month!y, quar-

erly. or half-yearly advertisements, on appli- cation. W.L. COTTON, | J. W. MITCHELL,

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Tig Day EXAMINER. |

SEPTEMBER 5, 1879.

A Bad State of Affairs.

a iO In yesterday’s Patriot appears the follow-

ing

‘Every day we hear complaints about some wharf or bridge that the Government allows to remain in a dangerous condition. A supporter of the Government spoke to us the other day about the bad state of South- port Wharf. Complaints have been made about Pownal Wharf and Squaw Bay Wharf. Vernon River Bridge, Bourke's Bridve, and North Pinette Bridge are some of the bridges to which our attention has been directed.”

We called at the Public Works Depart- ment to enquire if these works were really in a bad condition, because we could scarce- ly think it possible that so many important public works in a small section of the country could be found in such a bad state at the same time—particularly, as the districts in which they are located were represented in the late House by such men as Win. Welsh, Henry Beer and John F. Robertson, Esqs. We found to our aston- isment that the reports are quite correct. That the wharves at both sides of Charlotte- town Ferry are one mass of rottenness. The late (jovernment allowed them to go to wreck. One of the first acts of the present Government was to enter into an important contract for the rebuilding of a portion of the Southport Wharf, and they will have to follow up the work they so well begun.

Since then, extensive repairs have been inade to the ferry wharf on the Char-

lottetown side, but what has been done is only like a drop in a bucket. While the late Government entered into asylum con- tracts,more like the actions of lunatics than rational beings, and while they wasted im- mense sums for political purposes on useless wharves and bridges and in paying com- pensation for roads which wiil never be wanted, they allowed such important public thoroughfares as Charlottetown and Seuth- port ferry wharves to rot down under their noses without entering into any contracts fer their repair. Aud this is true of the other works named. Pownal Bay wharf deserves more than a mere passing notice. This work was completed in August, 1878, and the late Commissioner, Mr. W. D, Stewart, passed the work and paid the con- tractor his money, although the work was «done in open violation of the specification. To patch the matter up a lame certificate was obiained from Mr. Bailey afterwards. For this blunder, or something worse, the taxpayers of the Is- land will have to pay nearly $200 to save the wharf from ‘‘going adrift.” The Patriot admits this in the following words :—

‘‘It appears that last winter the whole outside structure of the wharf was raised by the ice from off the ballast floor, leaving the wharf in such a condition that it is likely to go adrift during the first storm that takes place.

Taking this shameful job off the hands of a political supporter of Welsh and Robertson und paying him the full amount of his contract, and extras besides, is what W. D. Stewart regards as doing the “ right thing in the right time.”

Tne present Government have the fol-

jowing bridges and wharves either com-

pleted or in progress in the Belfast District at the present time : Vernon River Bridge, North Pinette Bridge, Hayden’s Bridge, U’ Neill’s Bridge, Samples’ Bridge (Murray Harbor Road), Rona Bridge, Bridge on Maitland Road, and Young’s

Bridge on Main Post Road, Wood Islands. They on Belle Creek Breakwater, and are making very extensive repairs to China Point, Orwell Brush and Pownal Bay Wharves, The

people of Belfast have learned by bitter

ave also let an important contract

experience what it was to be represented

by men like Welsh and Robertson, who left such a legacy of rotten wharves and bridges to their successors. - .-- —a—e +. oe -— —_—

Baroue Usseo, Williams, master, owned by the Hou. John Yeo, of Port Hill, P. BE. Island, arrived at Baltimore on Friday, the 22nd ult., from Malpas, England? Her Captain reports that Mr. William Madge, Boatswain, a native of (iloucester, England, was washed overboard and lost in the storm of the 18th ult. Also,

reports loss of one ship's boat and carrying away of spanker and other damage.—Jowrnal,

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Tite editor of the Patriot says we over- looked his object in re-publiishing the article from the Boston Journal of Commerce. What the Patriot editor's ebject or inten- tions were is best known to himself. When, in the prominence of his editorial columns, ‘he re-published that article without a word of disapproval, we supposed he endorsed every sentiment it contained. Evidently the object of the Journal’s article was to show that protection was good for the United States, and bad; for the Dominion. The writer says: ‘‘It would be unfair to subject the farmers of the Northern States to a competition with the preducers of the Dominion.” The farmers ef the Dominion submitted a number of years to ‘an unfair competition with producers of | Western States, neither

the Northern and these

Commerce nor the

during all years

the Journal of Patriot had a word of sympathy for them. The tariff that allowed oats and corn to come into Halifax and St. John—free of duty—while our farmers could not send a bushel of oats or barley to Boston or New York, without paying fifteen cents a bushel | duty—is, it appears, the only tariff that |will please the Patriot and its co-worker ithe Journal of Commerce.. The Dominion lis, by them, threatened with the anger of

What has the United Has there been

the United States. States to be angry about ? any attempt made to treat them unjustly 7 No. Then is it because the Dominion Gov- ernment, in defence of the people, adopted

in a modified form—the American tariff! We have too much respect for the people of the United States to think that they would be guilty of conduct so unworthy. What is represented as their anger is nothing more than the ranting and swag gering of the Patriot editor and a few. bellicose American journalists, of which no one is afraid. We are willing to enter into such trade regulations with the United States as will be just and fair to both par- ties. The Purtiet goes tow far when it asks a tariff that will suit the Americans. The Patriot further says, ‘‘ Reciprocity was promised as a result of the Nationa) Policy.” That such will be the ultimate result of the National Policy we firmly be- lieve. But if we should never get it, our farmers will be in a better position than they were under the McKenzie-Cartwright

tariff.

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WHAT IS IT?

UnprerR a sensational heading the Patriot publishes the following from the London Echo :—

Now, the Canadian political magnates are here with aview to get the overburdened mother country to guarantee a ‘“‘loan” of £3,- 000,000, at four per cent. At all events the London financiers would not look at her last loan, and she had to put it on the New York market, with the result that it was readily subscribed for, the New Yorkers shrewly sus- pecting that either John Bull—or, as they do aot effect to disbelieve, perhaps Uncle Sam— may in the end have to pay it. However, though the Pacific Railroad through British America may be a great boon to Uanada, it can never be a paying concern.

The “Patriot” Hditor’s Intentions.

HOTEL ARRIVALS.

RANKIN HOUSE.

Sept. 3.—W. Jordan, Halifax, N. 8.; W. H. Jones, Barbadoes; Alex. Anderson, Mon- treal; J Harron, New York.

Sept. 4.—John H. Winsloe, St. Peter’s

Bay ; H. W. Churchill, Rustico. = ae

FRUIT & ONIONS.

PYNDER an arrangement wita a live Com-

} mission House in Boston, I am receiving fruit per steamer every week which I will sell at as low or lower prices than any in the

trade. J have on hand part of this weeks receipts: —

47 bbls. eating aud cooking APPLES in rood order.

4 bbls. Bartlett’s Sugar PEARS. 5 bbls. ONIONS. 2 boxe¢ choice Bartlett's PEARS. Orders from the country with the Cash will have prompt attention. H, COOMBS. Ch'town, Sep. 5, 1875.—pat era arg 3i

NEVER 80 CHEAP AS NOW!

- We «re now opening up for Fall Trade; an immense stock of New Dry Goods, Shawls: Manties, Dress Fabrics, W ool- ens, Clothing, Cottons and Fancy Goods.

The incoming Stock has been bought with the greatest care by our Mr, Paton, in England and Scotland, the very best value secured, and we guarantee all who purchase from us the best Goods at the Lowest Prices. Ready Cash Buyers should not buy elsewhere until they see our Prices, as the Goods will be sold lower than ever for Cash.

W. A. WEEKS, & Co, Queen Street.

Ch’town, Sept. 5, 1879.—2w taw

TO LET.

BRICK HOUSE containing nine rooms and a Kitchen. This House is beauti- fully situated on Prince Street, opposite St. Paul’s Church. Possession to be given about the latter part of this month. For particulars apply at this Office.

Sept. 5, 1879.

The Insolvent Act of 1875

We would like the Patriot to explain the above. Is there any truth or sense in it. What about the New Yorkers, John | 3ull and Uncle Sam? Is Macaulay’s New} Zealander coming, or what is it ?

me

The Meeting at Tignish. |

A political meeting was held at Tignish on Monday evening last. It was addressed by Hon. Peter Gavin, Hon. 8. F. Perry, Jame White and Edward O'Conner, Esqs. The object of the meeting being to select a candidate in place of Mr. Conroy, Edward O’Connor, Esq., was nominated as the can- | didate in the mterest of the present Gov- ernment. Messrs. Perry and White were also nominated. his appropriation of the policy of the pre-

Mr. O'Conner expressed

sent Government, and said he would give it an independent support. Messrs. White and Perry entered into an adverse criticism of the Government’s policy, but their fal-

from Hon. Mr. Gavin. Judging from the applause Messrs. Cavin and O'Conner re- ceived, the Government is very po pular in the first district of Prince County.

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Tue Legislature of Quebec was not proro- gued yesterday. It simply adjourned until the 28th day of October! Mr. Joly is evi- dently ina tight place. A series of public meetings to denounce the Legislative Council is now in order, but notwithstanding the ex- traordinary attitude of the Council, it may well be doubted whether, in a Province like Quebec, the Government will be able to cal] forth any sympathy outside of the ranks of the Party workers, ‘The Government is regarded by the great majority of the people as prac- tically dead, and the people of Quebec are eminently practical in their politics. They take no stock in dying Governments !—<z?. Jokn Sun,

LAUNCHED, on Monday, the Ist inst., from the shipyard of C. D. Poole, Esq,, Montague Bridge, & handsome brigantine, 150 tons register, named “Louise.” for Carvell Bros., Charlottetown. —Adrertiser.

acies were overthrown by an able speech |

and Amending Acts.

Mary O'ConneELL, plaintiff, } and Trmoruy O’ConNELL, defendant, \

WRIT of attachment has issued in this iL-& cause.

Dated at Chatlottetown, in Queen’s county, Prince Edward Island, this tifth day of Sep- tember, A. D., 1879.

ANGUS A. McLEAN, Utticial Assignee.

TENDERS FOR COAL.

| rae RS will be received at the Office of

the Board of School Trustees of Char- lottetown, until

Wednesday, 10th day of Scpt., inst.,

At 12 o'clock, noon, for supplying the City Schools with Acadia Mines Round Coal and Intercolonial Mines Round Coal, all of the best quality, screened and free from slack (135 tons). Also, for Acadia Mines and Inter- colonial Mines Nut Coal, best quality (10 tons). . Coal to be placed in the vaults of the Schools, after being weighed on the City Seales. Tenders to state the rate per ton for each kind of coal. Envelope to be marked, ‘*Tenders for coal.”

By order of Board.

ISAAC OXENHAM, Sept. 3, 18S79—lw Secretary.

BAT eBtc

M* MORIN LOWDEN ‘would respect- x fully intimate to the inhabitants of Charlottetown, that he has opened a class of instruction on the Violin, at the Quincy House, Kent-street, and is confident, from his past experience as a teaeher, that he will give every satisfaction to his pupils. N. B— Pupils taken from ten years upwards. Ch’town, Aug. 30, 1879.—3:1 eod

SCHOOL BOOKS.

HEAPEST IN THE CITY, ONLY, at HARVIE’S

FORCASH 3VOKSTORE,

CL’cown Aug. 23. 1879,

J. B. M

NEW BLACK & VELVETEENS & NEW FLOWERS New

AT THE LOWEST PRICES.

J.

“HIRO

Straw Hats, FRILLINGS, FRINGES, AND RIBBONS,

Queen Street, Charlottetown, Aug. 22, 1879 -her

acDonald

HAS JUST RECEIVED

NEW FANCY DRESS GOODS, NEW BLACEK LUSTRHES,

COLORED CORDS, SILK VELVETS, AND FEATHERS, (Fall Styles,)

B. MACDONALD.

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Maulaclris,

CITY STEAM BAKERY.

HE Proprietor of this Establishment, after having fitted up his premises with the newest machinery, etc., is now prepared to supply the citizens of Charlottetown, and the inhabitants of the whole Island, with all kinds of Bread, Crackers, Biscuits, Confectionery Cakes, Pastry, ete., Cheaper than ever. manufactured by him to be of the purest nature, and always fresh.

Picnics and Tea Parties Supplied at the Shortest iotice, Orders from the Country Promptly Attended to.

He warrants all goods

MADE TO ORDER, ALL

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All Biscuits and Crackers put up in boxes always fresh, not being over a week

BISCUITS, CRACKERS, ETC. SODA BISCUIT, in boxes WINE oe ai Pause |* “ COFFEE ‘ * TEA se sé DYSPEPSIA “ WINE CRACKERS, BUTTER ‘* pe SUGAR ” ” MILK " ’ WATER “cc sé MEDFORD * -" OYSTER ” " SEED SUGAR CAKES, " GINGER BREAD, a CINNAMON BISCUIT, ” ABERNETHY *%

FAMILY PILOT, BOSTON * THIN CAPTAINS PILOT, |

DOMESTIC BREA

Buns,” ‘* London Buns,”

August 5, 1879.

advantage to customers, as imported Crackers (ve fresh when brought here by importers. list of Crackers and Biscuits always on hand :

WEDDING CAKES!

SIZES AND DESIGNS. oO:

or barrels, without extra charge ; and ate old when delivered, which is a great often) are not

The following is a

FANCY BISCUITS. ORANGE CRACKERS, in boxes,

LEMON ”

ALMOND . ” FILBERTS “ “ QUEEN “eo “a WASHINGTON * - es FINGERS e JUMBLES ee GINGER SNAPS, “ LEMON at * JENNY LINDS, ” CORNHILLS, o CRACKNELLS, r MACCAROONS, ae

A Large Supply of Pilot Bread Kept in Stock, Such as:

NAVY BREAD, NO. 1 PILOT, NO. 2 PILOT.

D A SPECIALTY,

Being hot from the Ovens daily. Also French Rolls, “Parker House Rolls,” ‘ Bath’

‘French Twists,” etc.

PASTRY AND CARBS:

Fruit Pound Cake, Plain do, do., Sultania Plain do., Maderia do, do.,Sponge Cake, Cup Cake.

Oraamsntal Wedding, with Almond Frosting. any size from 5 Ibs. Upwards.

JOHN QUIRK.

VALUABLE PROPERTY.

WILLSELL at AUCTION, on the prem- |

ises, on | 1 i ;

Wednesday. 10th Sept., next,

AT 12 0’CLocK, NOON,

That valuable property on Sidney street known as “‘BRENAN’S OLD WARE- HOUSE.” The Land measures 44 feet on Sidney striet, and extends back 77 feet, is centrally located near Queen street, and with the commodious building thereon, presents a a first rate chance to a business man for Ware- housing facilities.

Terms easy aud made known at Sale.

WILLIAM DODD, as Auctioneer. Ch’towa, Avg. 28, °79.—-tu fri & tu

CARD. MiSS FLETCHER,

(LATE OF ST. JOHN)

Teacher of Music,

EGS to inform the citizens of Charlotte- ) town that she is prepared to take pupils for instruction on either Piano or Organ. Be ginners as well as advanced pupils received. Certificates from the Principal, and Profes- sor of Music, of Sackville Academy. Reference—Mr. C. P. Friercner, Music

Dealer.

Ch’'town, Aug. 26, 1879—4in eod

BRENAN'S ESTATE. 'Engine and Boiler,

Bone and Gypsum Mill, éc. é&c, &c.

TTXO be sold by AUCTION, on Steam Navi- gation Company’s Wharf, at 11 o'clock,

On Friday, 19th Sepember, 1879,

1 Ten-Horse power Engine and _ Boiler, cost $1,200; 1 French Burr Mill in good order, cost $750 | very superior Heavy Bone Mill, cost $2,000 1 Ore Crusher (Blake's), cost $220; Lot Rubber Belting and Gear, 50 tons Ground Gypsum, 40 bbls. Ground Bones. The above will probably be sold low, and is well worthy the attention of speculators. Terms at Sale. B. WILSON HIGGS, Auctioneer,

Aug. 27, 1879—pat arg her eod till sale

VALE COAL.

Excellent NUT COAL. $1.25 PER TON.

CARVELL BROS. Aug. 22, 1879.—2aw 2w

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