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JULY 13,

1883.

‘The Madagaecar Outrage.

Tue outrage perpetrated by the French commandant at Tamatave, Madagascar,

is much to be regretted. Certain it is, that, unless the fullest reparation be made, the present friendly relations be-

tween Kogland and France, must neces- sarily be broken off. [he circumstances of the case are pe-

painful. When the

evliarly grave and

French first occupied Tamatave, Mada~ giscar was in a state of siege. The British Consul there was sufferiog from a serious illness, greatly aggravated by the political crisis, and by the unsettled condition of the country. Admiral Pierre the French Commander, gave orders

that the Consul should leave the city iD It was represented the Consul

twenty-four hours, to him that the illness of would prevent his iustant departure, that by so doing his life would be sxerificed, still the unfortunate man was compelled to move. As had been anticipated,death soon tollowed such exertion, and within seven hours afier having received notice to quit, the Consul died. More than this, all commuuicatien between H. M. S. Dryad, stationed at Tamatave aud the shore was cut off, and therefore it became impossible to make a protest against these proceedings from thai source. All the Coasul’s colours were hauled down. The Secretary was arrested as was also a Missionary vamed Shaw. No charges were brought against these men, ard the only answer given to questions demand- ing an explanation was, that the law must take its course, }

It is hardly likely that the French Government will uphold this malevolent acticu of Admiral Pierre unless it was incurred by them. Let us hope that it was done on the sole responsibility of the rash, heedless and vindictive commandant. Otherwise the ultimate result is not hard to conjecture.

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The Nominee for Halifax.

This nomination of Mr. John F. Stairs as Liberal-Conservative candidate for the seat vacant by the promotion of Mr.

Richey, is indeed an excellent one. Mr. Stairs is a young man univer-

sally esteemed. He is a leading manu- facturer and merchant. He is intimately acquaivied with the interests of the con- stituency. He is a supporter of the Party and the Policy under which the West India trade has been restored and the manufacturing establishments of the country revivified, enlarged and in- creased in number. i. h.. 3© ported that Mr. Stairs will be epposed. But his opponents count not so mach upon their own strength as upon the passivity (born of over confidence) which may, perhaps, be the attitude of his friends.

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Reduction of the United States Debt.

Ix 1865, the debt of the United States amounted to $2.500,000,000; and the yearly interest to about $150.000,000. Since then, the debt has been reduced to $1.338.000,000; and the interest to $51,000,000 a year, or about a dollar per head of the populaiion.

While the debt of the people has thus been reduced a half, the industries of the country have been built up in a sur- prising way through the protection afford- ed by the incidence of the Tariff.

In this respect, at least, the Americans have been Wise in their day and gever- ation.

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Economy in the Civil Service.

By a reduction of the Civil Service, the Government of Quebec has effected savings to the amount of about $50,000 ayear. A further reduction is contem- plated. Still the public business will be carried on as well, pernaps better, than before. No doubt the’ ejected officials weep and the office-seekers are silenced. But the country has reason to be thank- ful. How necessary it is 10 oppose firmly the tendency to over stock the public departments !

—In England just now there seems to be a great rua on Herefords for exportation to America, principally to the United States. There are, says the Lave Stock Journal, several Americans at present iu Hereford ; one of them, Mr. Cook, has vought up to the preseut 320 head, com- prising chiefly one and two-year-old heifers and a few bulls. With these Mr. Cook intends to stock his farm in Iowa, or rather tract of land, as it is ten square miles in extent. If no females are sold, the herd will grow beyond all conception in a few years. Hereford bulls (writes a successful breeder) are in great request for improving the ranch cattle in the Western States, and several large herds have lately been established for that purpose. Practical experience has taught the great cattle kings that there is uo cattle equal to the Hereford for crossing the Texas cow. One of the valuable attributes of the Hereford is the inherent property of assimilation, and the adaptability to variety of soil or climate.

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—Punch this week has avery good cartoon of Mr. Giadstone as an anxious hen, with a somewhat mixed brood, three of which (Lords Granville and Hartiegion, as little noudeseripts, and Sir William Harcourt, as a tall and stately Cochiu) are standing with her on

the wiige of « poud, watehiog Mr. Chum-

| berlain, as a duckling, sailing off on the | waters of Radicalism. The latter, with | a long beak and an eye-glass, is intensely comic, whilst the expression on the hen’s ‘ - 'fuee is very good indeed. The whole cartoon is well drawn, and quite above the average of such things when taken in hand by those who are not poultry- keepers themselves,

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—The Toronto Mail says that “proba- bly no country has produced a more tem- 'perate man than the father of the ex- Provincial Treasurer of Ontario, Mr. T. S. Wood, whe died the other day. Mr. Wood was 93 years of age. He gave up the use of liquor of all kinds, tea, and tobacco in 1816, and forty years ago added the coffee cup to his prohibited drinks. Since then cold water had been his ouly beverage. Jor sixty-seven years he was a total abstainer from any- thing that iotoxicates, and for forty years drank nothing but water. His life is a temperance lecture.”

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The Strawberry Festival.

THE Strawberry Festival in aid of the Baptist Church, held in the Drill Shed last evening, was quite successful. Strawberries, ices, and refreshments, were supplied in abundance, and the fancy tables contained a fine display of useful articles. The Band of the 82nd Battalion was present and discoursed lively music during the evening. Among those who contributed to the suc- cess of the festival were :—

Mrs. Neil McLeod, Mrs. Dr. McLeod, Miss Jessie Currie—who had charge of the Refreshment Table.

Mrs. Lawson, Miss Flora Currie-—Fancy Table.

Mrs. Simons, Miss Mary Davies, Miss C. Nicholson---Ice Cream Table No. 1.

Miss Maggie Currie, Miss Jessie Scott— ice Cream Table No. 2.

Mrs. Whitman, Mrs. berry and Cream Table.

Distin—Straw-

Miss Shepherd, Miss Elliot— Flower Table.

Miss Bessie Whitman—Rebecca at the well.

The table at which refreshing drinks were sold was presided over by Mr. Byron Norton, and the patent swing, kindly lent by Rev. J. A. McDonald, DeSable, was managed by Mr. M. Hennesy, the proceeds from which were very considerable.

The total proceeds amounted to $250,

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Drowned at Bideford.

On Tuesday, William Maggs, eighteen years of age, was shipped by William Koughan, Esq., Shipping Agent, as a seaman for the new barque of Captain Wm. Richards, Bideford. He left this city on Wednesday morning and reported himself to Captain Richards on arrival ef the train. In the evening he went to swim off the wharf in company withothers. He firstdived then arose to the surface, swam a short dis- tance with his face under the water, then sunk and drowned. It is behiéved that in the act of diving he hurt himself so badly that he was unable to reach the wharf. His body was recovered soon after the accident. it will be interred at Bideford. The de- ceased was a native of London, was an orphan, and was brought up on board a training ship. He came to this Province as a sailor a year ago.

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New Regulations with Regard to inquor Traffic.

The following regulations regarding im- porting of spirits into Canada have been published : Brandy, gin, whiskey, or other aistilled spirits, shail not be imported to any part of Canada in any undecked vessel, or in any under the burden of twenty tons registered tonnage, or in any vehicle by land other than a railway car, or in any package except bottle spirits containing less than 100 gallons wine measure, except for the purpose of being manufactured, as pro- vided by Order-in-Council of 29th Nov. 1882, which is hereby continued in force, provided, however, that such spirits may be imported direct from Great Britain and other European countries, and from any British colony, and from the West India Islands, in packages of not less capacity than octaves or in glass. Wine and malt liquor shall not be imported in any other conveyance than those above described, but may be thus imported in any of the pack- ages usual aceording to the ordinary custom of the trade. Any spirits imported con- trary to or in violation of this regulation, or any part thereof, shall be seized and forfeited.

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The Short Line Raiiway.

The portions of the Short Line under survey extend over sorae 450 miles. Col. Snow has nearly 78 men on his engineer- staff, and 22 contractors, with about 3,000 men under them, employed in the different classes of work, The 70 miles which were let on June Ist are being graded at the rate of 200,000 yards per month. The branch of twenty miles from Pagwash to Oxford is complete, except one cut, and the rails will soon be laid. In New Brunswick surveys were commenced last week under charge of Mr. Bright, and the company has had several proposals for its immediate con- struction. In Cape Breton one party has been in the field about a month, and two more wili be sent there. Several will also be started between Pugwash and Moncton via Bay Verte.—Zz.

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Mr. Parnell’s Statement.

Mr. Parnell, in the course of a speech in support of Mr. Healy's candidature for Monaghan, made the following important statement:—*‘At the present time the judi- cial rents fixed by Land Courts dated from the day of the decision of the Court. His colleagues and himself desired to effect that the rent should date from the time of the application of the tenant to the Court. They were, however, overruled by a ma- | jority in the House of Commons. During the two vears of the working of the act some 35,000 cases had been heard. There were something like 500,000 farmers who wanted to have fair rents fixed, and, there- fore, under the present circumstances five or six years must elapse ere the tenants | were relieved in any way by the act. B this defeat in the act the landlord was offered every inducement to refuse to settle with his tenants out of court.”

THE DAILY HXAMINER, ‘LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

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Sm,—lIn your issue of the 7th inst., you | make a wholesale charge against the City) Council for placing two of the oldest city | officials on starvation allowance, and also for not re-appointing Mr. Hodgson as a | School Trustee.

In reference to the first charge, the so- called minority in the Council are not responsible, as Councillors Murphy, | Keoughan, and myself, voted against the | starving of Messrs. MacGowan and) Brennan,

As to the appointment of the School | Trustees, Councillors Murphy, Keoughan, | and myself, were absent; Councillor Murphy being assured by His Worship, who is the leader of the majority in the Council, that no change would be made in the School Trustees.

Yours, etc., Simon W. Crapper.

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Violated Laws.

Six,—I feel it my duty to say for the benefit of those who are looked upon as the guardians of our law, that the way in which the Canada Temperance Act is violated in Charlottetown is a disgrace. I[ venture to say that there is not a city of the same size in Canada where the laws are so shame- fully violated,

TRIANGLE.

Summerside Exports. Summersipe, July 12.

* Shipped by Steamer “Princess of Wales,” Cameron, master, for Point DuChene:—

BS Wns «ois ii chin WR s 0s os s HS $ 500 ft: eae See 48

63 chses Eggs.....2 22... sec eceeeees 246 ee rr re 623 DBI. ooo cake e Ge tov eteens 6 kee 12

l bbe potatoes... 2.662. sssensos es i $1,430

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Our Advertisers.

F. G. Brayton announces that the well- known Shaffer Bell Ringers will perform in the Aeademy of Music, on Tuesday night next,

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Heavy Failure in Toronto.

A despatch says: The old established wholesale firm of White & Co. assigned on Saturday morning with direct and indirect liabilities of $170,000. The —— has been predicted in inner circles Tor some time, but to the trade at large the shock was a painful awakening. The liabilities are chiefly in England, there being only $10,000 loss distributed here. The heads of the house are at present in England, Mr. Alfred Reeves being the only repre- sentative of the house here at present, Land speculation in Manitoba and the Northwest is the reason assigned for the failure. The failing firm holds a great

amount of paper of Manitoba houses in their liue which have succumbed during the, past few months. ~~

Suipevitprne IN Manrropa.—The lumber- men of the Canadian Northwest, strange as it may appear to residents down by the sea, are going somewhat extensively into vessel build- ing. Says the Winnipeg Free Press:—Lhe ‘‘Couchiching,” a double serew propeller, was launched May 24. She was built by -ohn Short for the Rainy Lake Lumber Co., and is 93 feet in length over all, 18 feet beam and 74 ‘eet depth of hold. Mr, Short has two more buats om the stocks, one for Garden & Short, to be 83 feet over all, 16 feet beam and 64 feet depth; and the other for W. T. Gibbons, to be 60 feet over, 12 feet beam and 6 feet depth. The Winnipeg Lumber Com. pany has also two boats on the stocks. One is to be 100 feet long, 20 feet beam and 8 feet depth; the other is for a steam pleasure yacht, 50 feet in length.

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Some time ago the Department of the In- terior advertised for the lease of five hun- dred square miles of timber berths of fifty square miles each in the Northwest terri- tories situated on the Moose Mountain in the district of Assiniboia and on the Bow River and ite tributaries, the Kananaskis and Spring rivers in the district of Alberta. Tenders for these berths have now been opened by the department and awarded at bonuses ranging from $64 to $124 per square mile.

Hans went to the country for a few days recreation, but returned on the early morn- ing train. When asked why he did so he said :—‘*Dot Mosquiter vas a grade bird, He yas vun of dese pecooliar gases dot ven you get him he don't yas dere. Id vas al- ways youst the same way. Ven you shlap him you always strike the blace dot he vas yeust left already. He vas got a fine voice, doo, und vhen he sings you some leedle songs, you don’d could vent to shleep right away for more as a couple of hours a ready.”

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A Winnipeg despatch states that the Rev, W. E. Clarke is leaving the editorship of the Sun, intending hereafter to devote his talents to journalism in eastern Ontario, Wm. Dennis, of the same paper, leaves soon for Halitax, N. 8. He was made the recipient of handsome presents by his friends last night.

They asked Mme. X. how old she was. “Thirty-two.” ‘*Why, last year you were thirty-three !” ‘Yes, but | am now like an army which finds it difficult to hold its position, so 1 retreat !”

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It is reported that Lord Dunmore and party have purchased $150,000 of land in the Northwest from the Canada Northwest Land Co., paying $9 and $10 per acre.

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Bovine stock is one of the most important parts of the retail merchant’s business, re- quiring more tact and knowledge than any other department. “‘Goods well bought are half sold” is an old trade aphorism full of truth.

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A Dvvvrn } editor os of a political opponent as a person who “‘makes religion a cloak for his villianies,” as ‘‘a liar, a cheat, a swindler, an embezzler, and a perjurer,.”

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Tue best solid leather boots, at the lowest prices at the Dominion Boot and Shoe Store. —J. B, MacponaLp. {july 12 li wkly li

Farmers, buy your Turnip Seed at Harvie’s aud sethire pushvls ty the atrs, Yemet

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J. B. MeDONALD’S

Ladies’ Straw Hats,

Men’s Straw Hats,

Parasols and Umbrellas.

Dress Material in Short Ends and Remnants,

Good Grey Cottons for 5 1-2 Cts. per vard,

Good White Cottons for 7 1-2 Cts. per Yard.

Good Strong Tweed for Men and Boys, 25 cts. per vd.

NOW RECEIVING: New Cashmeres, New Crapes, New Gloves, New Ribbons, New Feathers, New Satins,

J. B. MACDONALD.

Ch’town, July 6, 1883.— pres he Queen Street.

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NEW SUMMER GOODS.

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New Black Cashmeres,

New Colored Cashmeres, New Black French Merinees, New Colored French Merinoes, New Plush Velveterns,

New Satin Parasols,

New Silk Sunshades,

New Silk Jersey Gloves,

Rew Varlatan Frillings,

New White Cottons,

New Brown Hollands.

GEO. DAVIES & CO.

Ch’town, June 22, 1883.

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- Great Summer Resort of P. Hf. Island.

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SEASIDE HOTEL

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Rustico Beach, P, E. Island. 0:0

This beautiful and wel] known watering place will be x Tee for the season on July Ist.

The Proprietcrs have taken pains to improve this establishment, so as to merit the con- ae of the distinguished patronage of former years, from Charlottetown and all parts ot the world.

For charming scenery, beautifal shores, shady walks, boating, surf bathing, fishing, gun- ping, ete., ‘‘The Seaside Hotel” is unrivalled, in America.

TERMS—$1.75 to $2.00 per day, $10.00 per week, $8.00 per week per month. rates for families for lengthened periods,

Coach will leave Charlottetown every Wednesday and Saturday Evening, calling for Guests; returning every Thursday and Monday Morning, at 9 o'clock, p. m.

Trains leave Charlottetown a Hunter River at 6 45, 9.20 a. m., and 4.15 p. m

~ Hanter River for Charlottetown 9.04 a. m., 2.25 and 7.11 p. m,

- Hunter River for Summerside 7.45, 11.06 a. m., and 5.40 p. m,

" Summerside for Hunter River 6.45 a.m. and 12, noon, and 5 40 p. m. Mr. Bagnall will meet traius from all points at Hunter River to convey passengers to

Seaside, JOHN NEWSON & CO.,

PROPRIETORS.

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June 7—24m

British Warehouse.

To the Wholesale and Retsil Trade.

W. &A. BROWN & CO.

AVE now opened the completion of their large stock of SPRING AND SUMMER

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They are offering special inducements to cash buyers.

Tt will be to your advantage to inspect their stock before purchasing elsewhere. Establishment closes every evening at 6 o'clock (Saturdays cxcepted.)

W. & A. BROWN & CO. Ch'town, June I, 1882.— wkly

IN STORE.

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OIL. OIL. OIL.

10: Very Best AMERICAN KEROSENE OIL, Extra AMERICAN LARD OIL, Extra AMERICAN WOOL OIL,

and a full assortment of Machinery and other Oils of all descriptions, for sale at Manufacturers’ Prices.

CAMPBELL & RAYDEN.

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Uh’téwn, June 27, 1883.

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LONDON HOUSE.

‘ACADEMY OF MUSIC,

ONE NIGHT ONLY,

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TUESDAY, JULY i7

SHAFFER’S Musical Farty

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Swiss Bel] Plavers,

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ENTIRS NEW PROsRAMME,

General Admission . : . 85 ctr. Reserved Seats ae Galle ry 7 *

Tickets for sale at Dodd’s Medical Ball.

Doors open at 7.15. Commence at 8. F, G. BRAYTON, Manager. July 13, 1883,—4i

AUCTION SALE.

Bankrupt ‘Stock.

A.tBrown & Co., Queen Square, assortment DRY SHORES, &c., &c.

Special inducements to Country Traders.

ings at 7 o'clock, A. McNEILL, Auctioneer. Ch’town, July 12, 1853.

at 12 o’ckh ck ;—

Steam Navigatien Co.

E, Island.

WILLIAM DODD, Ch’town, July 12, °83. Auctioneer.

McCradden & Flynn,

COR. WATER & QUEEN STREET.

LANSDOWNE RESTAURANT.

ate Prices.

PETER NevRADDEN, PATRICK FLYAN. Ch’town, July 12, 1882. —6in

OB PRINTING of every description executed with Nestness and Despatch at the EXAMINER JB PRINTING Riv Ms, eor. Water and Great {leorye Street.

WANTS, LENT, FOUND, &e.

SOUND on Brackley Puint Road, on Wed- nesday, a black Homespun Coat» The owner can have the same by calling at this office. {jly li

OUND on Sydney Street, « Revolver. f The owner cua haye the same by calling at this office. Vly 13

ANTED—A Girl for General House-

W ANTED—House Maid.

apply who bave not &lled that position before, and have a respectable outfit. Apply to C. Le1aa, Water Sircet,

Cer er MAKER WANTED.—Steady work and the best pey going. Address at once with capability and the wages wanted. A. J. MecMullin, Carriage Builder, Sydaey, Cape Breton. {jul 10 3in da lin wk] pd

ANTED by a lad of seventeen, a situ-

ation in a merchant's or other office. Is a good penman, a short-hand writer, and can turpish good references. Apply at this office. {jul 10 3:

J ANTED—An active BOY to attend horse and cow. One from the country preferred. Apply immediately at this cffice. [july tf

aaa about ten days ago, a small silver Brooch, in the shape of a Maltese cross. Finder will be rewarded on leaving it at this office. {jly 4 OsT on Thursday last, between West

4 Kent Street School and Mises Ramsay's. Fitzroy Street, a bunch of keys. Ths finder will please leave them at this office. [jly4

Y ANTED a young man to learn the drug business—or one who understands the

drug business thoroughly. Apply at once at The Apothecari.s Hall, DesBrisay’s Corner, Charlottetown, P. E. I. {jly 4

OST between the steamboat wharf and

Hayden’s corner, Water Street, a bundle of papers, tied up iu a red handkerchief. The finder will please leave the same at the EXAMINER OFFICE.

| ge SALE—A Grand Square Piano, nearly new, will be soldat @ bargain. Apply at Examiner Orvice, {june?8

ry io LET—One-half of that three-stery Brick House, on Upper Queen Street, containing nine rooms, Possession at once, Apply to ALEXANDER Horne. [may 28

ANTED A Cook and Nurse. Apply at Tuk Examiner Orvics. [junel8

rgXO LET—(withimmediate possession) that handsome anc\ commodious residence 1 the northern suburbs of the city, on St. Peter's Road, lately occupied by L. B. Archibald Esq. Enquire of Loxewortna & Haszakp,

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Y AUCTION, Friday next, July 13th, at 7 o'clock,at the Store next door to W. & a general of Bankr. pt Stock comprising GOODS, HARDWARE, BOOTS &

Sale continued Friday and Natarday even-

Steam Navigation (0, stock,

r re be sold by Auction at the Subscriber's Room, on ‘1 UESDAY NEXT, 17th inst.,

One Share in the Prince Edward Island

Fifty Shares in the Merchants Bank of P.

Firstclass Refreshmexnts at Moder-

work. Mrs. P, H. Tratnor. Kent Street. ly 13 None need

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