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AUGUST 12, 1891.

Hotel Accommodation.

Just how many hundreds or thousands of dollars have been lost to this Province, this season, for want of ample hotel accem- wodation cannot be told. We are, how- ever, informed that tourists are leaving the Province, alleging, as their sole reason for departing so soon, that they could not obtain suitable board and lodging. That this can be said by anyone is not credit- able to the enterprise of a people who have two millions of dollars in the Dominion Savings Bank bearing interest at three aud one half per ceut., and whv have, from nature, one of the most charming of sum- mer resorts. Of course there must be some risk about the matter of a large firat-class A great deal will depend upon the choiee of the manager. But we trust that a successful movement be begun to the end that tourists from the States and Canada, and other parts of the world, may not say in the future that they cannot find suitable board and lodging in Prince Edward Island.

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The Potato Bug.

Poraro bugs are more numerous this year, on the island, than ever bejore. The season is now pretty well advanced, and therefore cause for immediate alarm is not so great, though the crop, as a whole, has been injured. Butif these pests are allowed to work away, undisturbed by tire or paris green, the probability is that next year will find them increased by millions.

At the time of the passing of the Potato Bug Act, some were disposed, for political effect, to make light of the new law, and to

hotel.

will soon

ridicule the author of it, the Hon. D. Ferguson. But time has proved that Mr.

Ferguson was right in introducing that law, and that the only foolish thing in connec- tion with it lies with those who ridiculed and opposed it, and caused _ it to be ignored. Many farmer has cause to regret, as he straightens his aching back, while ‘* picking bugs,” that

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1891

Meeting of Presbytery.

The Presbytery of Prince Edward Island met in the Hall of St. James’ Church, on Tuesday the 4th inst. Rev. J. W, Me- Kenzie was elected woderator, Rev. James Carruthers clerk and and Mr. T, C. James

After the transaction of some business the following standing

treasurer. general

| committees were appointed for the ensuing

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Sabbath Schools—Messrs. J. R. Coffin, D. B. McLeod and W. H. Spencer, minis- ter; aud Mr, John Simpson, elder.

State of Religion— Messrs. David Suther- land and Thos. Corbett, minister; and A. C. Stewsrt and J. G. McLeod, elders.

Temperance—Messrs, W. P. Archibald, A. W. Mahon, minister; and John A. Law- son, and Donald J. Campbell, elders.

Augmentation —Messrs. Geo. McMillan, W. P. Archibald, J. M. McLeod, Henry Dickie, A. McLean Sinclair, ministers; and Jas. Ramsay, John Simpson, T. C. James, Wm. Brown, John Clay and William Koss, elders.

Systematic Beneficence — Messrs. W. Tuftts, J. G. Cameron, J. W. McKenzie, ministers; John Clay, elder.

Statistics—Messrs. Jas. Carruthers, D. Sutherland, ministers; Mr. T. C. James,

Home Mission—Committee reappointed with the addition of Rev. Mr. Mason.

Committee to Examine Students—Exa-

miner in Greek, Rev. W. P. Archibald; in Hebrew, Rev. A. W. Mahon; in Theology, Rev. Jas. Carruthers, and in Church His- tory, Rev. A. B. McLaod. _ The Presbytery then adjourned to meet in Zion Church, on Tuesday, the 18th day of August, at elever o’cluck in the fore- noon,

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At the last regular session of Rising Star Lodge, No. 53, I. O. G. T., North River, the following ofticers were installed for the ensuing term by L. U. Fowler, Grand Chief Templar :—

Chief Templar— Donald Murchison.

Vice Templar—Mrs. J. Dockendorf.

Supt. Juvenile Temp—Bessie Alexander.

Fin. Secretary—Laura Howard.

Treasurer—Hector Murchison,

Secretary—Fulton McEwen.

Chaplain—Katie A. Murchison.

Marsh+l— Egbert D. Scott.

Guard—Dean McEwen.

Sentinel—Leaslie McEwen,

Asst. Secretary —Lillian A. Cameron.

Deputy Marshal—Mary E. Charlton.

Past Chief Templar—Jas. Dockendorf. 7-7 Personal.

he laughed at Mr. Ferguson and his *‘Bug Act.” lost in this Province this year, eAdeavor to keep down the pest and save the crop, is past calculation. If the wise | provisions of the Bug Act had been prompt-

The amount of time which has been !

in the mere |

ly enfurced—if every careless farmer had in recent years been forced to destroy the bugs as they appeared upon his farm, the Province would now be free from the des- tructive nuisance. Butit has now made} headway, gained strength, and is here to stay. The best we can hope to do is by means of paris green and careful picking to keep the pest from gaining ground, and materially injuring or completely destroy” ing our best and most profitable crop. This comes from the Grit laughter at the pru- dent foresight of Mr. Ferguson.

Notes and Comments.

—‘*Am I not to be envied ?” said a deck hand on one ot the Hudson steamers to a passenger, pointing to one of the finest estates on thac noble river. ‘“‘Surely, you do notownthat property!” answered the passenger. ‘“‘Yes,” wasthereply. ‘‘Il own it but am not obliged to live on it, Still I enjoy it just as much as the man in whose name it is taxed,” Nature is open to us all and if we miss the delights which she prepares for us, the fault lies in our eyes and understanding and not at her door.

—~The Colonist, of Victoria, is surprised to find the population of that city less than 17,000, and says :

“We cannot help thinking that there must be a mistake. We have heard that the census was carelessly taken, and that a great many were passed over by the en- umerators.””

In 1871 the population of Victoria was 3,270, in 1881 it had increased to 5,925, and in 1891 we tind that the uumber of in- habitants is 16,800. The increase iu the first decade was 2,655, or a little more than 81 per cent, In the second decade the increase was 10,875, or 1837 per cent. How many towns in the Dominion are there, asks the Colonist, which have in- creased in population nearly two hundred per cent. since 1881? The indications are that the population of Victoria will go on increasing, in the next ten years, at even a greater ratio than in the last ten, and that

the growth of its importance, commercial, social and political, will be proportiunate to its increase of population.

—~The Hamilton Spectator heartily endor- ses the policy of the government in inviting tenant farmers frum Great Britain to visit Canada next month, “to examine into and report upon the agricultural resources of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.” It adds :

“This is a wise step on the part of the goverament. The great tide of immi- gration will flow into the prairie country and if the harvest of this year proves to be what it now promises there will be such a movement next year as the world has hardly yet witnessed. But it must not be forgotten

hat there are in the Maritime Provinces large aceas fit for settlement, where agriculture, and especially stock raising, may be carried on with profit. No doubt the settler on the rich prairie lands enjoys advantages which his rivals further eastdo not enjoy. At the same time the farmers down by the sea are more favorably situated in other reepects. If the must clear their land, they have lumber and fuel at their docrs, and freight charges are less than on the product of the prairies. It is wise to encourage emigration to the prairies ; but doubtiess many will learn that t ey may do quite as well without going so far. ee re

The Russian imperial council has decided to prohibit exportation of corn from that country, owing to the bad harvest in Rus- sia, —_ has caused a scarcity of this cere 1.

The Queen has made the Crown Prince of Italy a Knight of the Garter. Edward Hackett, Inspector of Fisheries,

lis at the Hotel Davies.

W. F. Currie, of Fredericton, is iu the Prov- ince, to attend the Scotch gathering to be held in Summerside on the 13th.

It is reported in Belfast that Lord Salise bury will visit Ulster, accompanied by his wife, before the dissolution of Parliament.

Mr. Wm. H. Jackson, representing the Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, is in the city on one of his regular business trips. He is at the Hotel Davies.

Prince George of Greece is said to be in disgrace at St. Petersburg for having been more truthful than politic in relating over his own signature the facts about the attack on the Czarewitch in Japan. He represented the heir of the Russian throne as turning to run away, and as falling down in sheer fright, and his letter went into public print.

Alfred Tennyson, on Thursday last, observed the $2ad anniversary of his birth at Haslemere, surrounded by relatives and friends. The poet laureate bears his years well, and see

strong and well, as, indeed, he says he ‘id He was deluged with letters and telegrams of congratulation, smong the most cordial of the messages being one fiom the Queen.

There were registered at the Hotel Davies yesterday: Frank Dobson, Wallace; O L Owens and wife, Whitensville, Mass; H M Pentz, New York; H Mclanis, Hah- tax; BJ James, R H Bull and wife, New York: V Lanschell and wife, Barbadoes, W 1; G Higginson, S LG Watkins, F R Bat- tubon, W D LeBoutlier, Montreal; Wm Smith, Brockville, Ont: Mr and Mrs E T Gale, Master H A Gale, Chicago, Il.

Jesse D. Grant, the youngest son of General Grant, who has recently been living qu‘etly in California on a large fruit ranch and farm, has been given control, with a large contingent in- terest, in a group of silver miaes in Mexico, from which over a million of dollars have been taken im five years. Young Grant’s withdrawal from mining and other specula- tions convinced some of his wealthy friends that there was good business timber in his composition, and they offered him this oppor- tunity to re-enter the business world ona solid basis.

Mr. C. D. McPhee, of Dsnver, Colorado, with his wife and seven children, arrived here last evening by the Boston steamer, and is registered at the Hotel Davies. Mr. McPhee left the Island some twenty years ago and settled in the West, where he has attained that success which is due to sterl- ing worth and true business capacity. He is om 4 visit to his mother at Big Pond, King’s County, and intends remaining on the Island about a month. Never did our little Island welcome the return of a more worthy son.

The arrivals at the Osborne House yester- day included: Rev E C and Mrs Turner, Cornwall ; Mr and Mrs G Tuplia, Springfield; Mr and Mis G R Dewitt, Miss Dewitt, St John; Jas F Latrohe, Uigg; D M McIntosh, A M McIntosh, Wallace, NS; W T D Me- Vonald, Tiuro; LJ McDonald, Mra J A Me- Donald, Miss McDonald, Miss M T McDonald, Glen?licale; Geo McLein, Truro; Wm Gillis, Kingston, Jamuica; Thos H McAlphine, St John; Fred Schwartz and wife, Miss Grey, Halifax; W D Walker, Moncton; W Taylor, Portland, Me; Geo B Willard, Waltham, Mass; J R King, Truro. This morning there were registered: Ida A Reynolds, Lila A Fulton, Moncton; Leone Wood, Oxford; Mrs Chambers, Wallace; John A McLaine, St Peter’s Bay,

Ex-Senator Ingalls told an audience on Staten Island that after ten years of prohibi- tion in Kansas “‘there is no town in that state where a man cannot get all the liquor he wants. And more than this, there is no organized mancipal corporation that is not supported by fines on the liquor trattic, the entire expenses of his own town of Atchisoa being met ‘by a tax or fine, or license levied every month on those who are known by the authorities to be engaged in the sale of intoxi- cating liquors contrary to law.” In another stp agen state, Iowa, matters are as bad n the city of Council Bluffs, of some 49,000 people, there are more than 200 places where Fquor is openly and avowedly sold, the municipal expenses being largely paid for by fines levied each month on men engaged in the tratlic. There is a strong probability that in lowa at least this kind of “prohibition”

will soon be wiped out.

EXAMINER. ea ee

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

SprectaL DespatouEes TO Tuk EXAMINER.

SIR ACTOR LANGEVIN

Makes a Lengthy Sworn Statement.

HE DENIES EVERY CORRUPT CHARCE.

Orrawa, Aug. 11.

At one o'clock this morning, Sir Hector Langevin made a lengthy sworn statement before the Committee of Railways and Elections, totally denying every corrupt charge made against him by Tarte. His evidence covered the whole ground, and is received with great satisfaction.

ANOTHER DESPATCH. Orrawa, Aug. 12.

Sir Hector appeared before the Elections & Privileges Committee yesterday morning. In his statement, he first expressed regret that he should uecessarily have appeared to be passive during the formulation _uf charges which had noc been stated to him, but only left to be gathered from the evt- dence from day to day. Had he been directly charged he would have at once

placed his resignation in the hands of the Prime Minister. ‘The charges were made directly only against

Thomas McGreevy, though, as the case developed, reference was made to himself. He had placed his resignation in the hands of the Prime Minister, so that his colleagues might have the greatest freedom in dealing with the case. Sir Hector then made a general denial in terms of which the following is the substance: ‘‘We never received any gifts or loans from the ficm of Larkins, Connolly & Co., or any of its members Thos. McGreevy and I had been close friends for a great many years he had often been my gues: at Ottawa. But, during that time | have not received from him any gifts or loans. 1 did not communicate to him any information not proper to be communicated, and did not authorise anyone else to do so or know of it being done. I did not know until this proceeding commenced that Robert McGreevy had any connection with the firm of Larkin, Connolly & Co, I had _ full confidence in the integrity of Mr. Perley and other officers of the Department. I did not know of any gifts to them, until Mr. Perley admitted it, Not being an engineer, ] took Mr. Perley’s word in everything belonging to his department. -

Sir Hector closed his starement with the following : **L wished over and above ail to defend my character. [| now leave my case in the hands of the Committee and of the House of Commons.”

HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Departmental Changes.

Orrawa, Aug. 12. It is understood that Sir John Thomp- son takes the lead of the House of Com- mons and that Hon. Frank Smith for the present will have the care vf the Public Works Department.

ANOTHER DESPATCH.

Orrawa, Aug. 12,

In the House of Commons yesterday, in reply to Mr. Laurier, Sir John Thompson said Sir Hector Langevin had tendered his resignation as Minister of Public Works, but no action had been taken by the Goverument thereon.

It is understood that Hon. Frank Smith, Senator, will temporarily administer the port folio of Public Woaks. The House spent ali day in committee of supply.

The public accounts committee met and examined several witnesses from the print- ing bureau. Nothing extraordinary hasbeen elicited, No scandals, only dry details.

KNIGHTS OF THE THREE LINKS

Assembled at Yarmouth. Meeting of the Grand Lodge,

Yarmoutu, N.S., Aug. 12,

The Oddfellows have taken possession of this town, which has been the scene of

annual meeting of the Masonic Grand Lodge being one of them. Four hundred representatives and friends are expected. A large number of Oddfellows came from Boston yesterday. An encampment wasin- stituted by three crack teams. To-day the corner stone of the Oddfellows’ Temple will be laid, and the regular work of the Grand Lodge begun. On Thursday the Grand Lodge will adjourn.

BAY CHALEUR INVESTIGATION,

Very Sick Grit Politicians.

Orrawa, Aug. 32. It is reported that two other leading Quebec politicians, whose presence is re- quired tor the Bay Chaleur investigation have become troubled as to their health. and are in full flight to the seaside. :

Weather Bulletin.

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Toronto, Aug. 12.—10 a. m.

South-westerly to westerly; wind fair aud warm with local canada. ee

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Cueap.—Bartlett pears for sale cheap at

DOMINION PARLIAMENT

many such gatherings this season, the j ° time.

FIREMEN’S

MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.

Last and Best of the Season |

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I succers of their last Moonlight Excur- sion, purpese holding anvther one,

On Wednesday, August 19th,

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STMR. “ST. LAWRENCE,”

Jalbraith’s and Citizen’s Colored Bands will be in attendance and furnish choice music, String Music has a'su been secured for

daneing.

The best of order will be maintained, and positively no intoxicated person will be allowed on board.

Tickets can be secured from members of the Fire Department and at the Steamer.

POPULAR PRICES :—Ladies, 25 cents ; Gentlemen, 35 cents.

Steamer will leave the Wharf at 8 o'clock, sharp.

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D. FINLAYSON, Secretary.

The South End Boating and Athletic Club.

HE SOUTH END BOATING AND ATHLETIC CLUB, of Charlottetown, purpose holding a Grand Day’s Sport at the Charlottetown Driviog Park, on MONDAY, August 24th.

PROGRAMME.

Putting Light Stone.......... lst prize $3 00 - ot oeeensees a. *. 2 Throwing Light Hammer..... — te SS YU Uae

100 Yards Foot Race......... me ¢: oe oe aye akews Zad * § Standing Broad Jump........ lsat “ 300 * " sarccce ae * 2e Quarter Mile Foot Race...... tee * a ee ee 2od * 200

Three Running Jumps........ Ist “* 300 - ee ee Oe Zod “ 200 One Mile Bicycle Race..... «+ Gold Medal. 300 Yards Foot Race......... Ist prize $5 00 ™ “te eesceressme - Se Hop, Step and Jump.........lst “ 5 00 ™ ee éercesvye 8 oe Running High Jump....... let * 3 0 . ween 2od * 2300 Vaulticg With Pole.......... = 00 2 el ed a eel 2nd “ 2 50 Boys’ 100 Yards Race........ Silver Medal. Obstacle Race......... ¥eweek lat prize $3 00 os Ga ia copeesco san. “75g

Potato and Three-Legged Racee will be run, for which prizes of $2.00 each will be given.

Firemen’s Sports.

Race between members of the Charlotte- town Hook and Ladder Company and Salvage Corps, eight men each, for a purse of $16.00. Hose Reel Race between teams of 10 men from any regularly organized Fire Company in the Province and 10 members of the South End Boating Ctub, for a purss of $20.0.

CONDITIONS.

The Race between the Salvage Corps and Hook and Ladder Company teams will be for the distance of 300 yards, with wagon or hose cart, as may be agreed upon.

The Hose Reel Race will be run with ser- vice hose and hose cart a distance of 200 yards to hydrant, lay 250 feet of hose, break coup- ling and connect branch pipe, time to be taken when pipe strikes the ground. Cart to carry 300 feet of hose. Race to be run dry, single

THE TROLIING STALLIONS “ELMO” AND “COLBEN”

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An Exhibition of Speed

FOR ONE MILE EACH,

GALBRAITH’S BAND will be in attend.

ance and furnish choice music, Music will also be provided for dancing.

The Secretary will be glad to receive entries

from all intending competit SaTuRDAy, the age 4 co tors on or before

Admission to Grounds........_.. 25. Grand Stand...................... 10¢, JAMES A. HUGHES, aug6 Secretary,

NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

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By order of Committee.

Souris, Aug. 11, 1890.

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P. E ISLAND RAHUL

Excursion to Sonris,

SPECIAL PASSENGER TRAIN wil leave Charlottetown for Souris at $15 a. m. (local time) on SATURDAY, I5ch int, arriving at Souris at 11.15 4 m, (local time), and leaving there fur return at S00 —m (local time). = Fare for the round trip, 75 centa Should the weather be unfaverable on th 15th, Excursion will take place. on following Saturday. J. UNSWORTH, Supe

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Provincial Exhibition"

Refreshments, Ariusemeats,

PeRseNs wishing to ee ter for visitors, furnish

refrechments, or provide amusemenl ing the xhibition this fall, are requests apply tothe undersigned not later September. stating what space (whether whole or part) in the Restaarant “—. obiaia, or the grounds they require men's; a also the price they are yay for such space. ; The Hirectors do not bind themselves any offer, or to limit the right to cater,

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