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FOR TIGNISH: Captain Frank Gallant.

THE DAILY EXAMINER.

“MARCH 7, 1888. Tignish and Belfast.

Tae candidates for these districts will be nominated to-morrow We ask the gentle nominated as

their

men who desire to be Opposition candidates, as well as promoters and friends, to pause before they enter the lists, and consider—

1. What they or the country can gain by provoking a contest.

2. What principle is to be maintained which makes it necessasy to put Tignish

asserted or

the Provinces to the expense, and and Belfast to the trouble and worry 0! an election contest at this juncture—-when farmers will be much better employed in quietly hauling mud.

3. What Belfast and Tignish can possibly gain by electing Opposition candidates at this time ?

4. Granted that as a general rule a vigor- ous Opposition is a good thing for the country, how much additional w-ll-directed vigor ean two raw and untried members possibly lend to the Opposition /

We note that the Opposition papers are try- ing to work up a feeling in Belfast and Tig- nish —trying to humbag the people now as the Hon. David Laird did before the railway was built. It is perfectly clear that Opposition candidates can exert no influence over the whereas, the Government will be the more likely to lend a favorable ear to the representations of

Government ;

their members, if Belfast and Tignish now return supporters of the Government by acclamation, and thus save the Province the expense and trouble of an election contest.

Afterall, where can more careful ad- ministrators be found than those now in

power. Admitting that they have their faults—as who has not ?— who have we in_ politics capable

of leading the Government more judicious- ly and carefully than the Hon. W. W. Sul- livan; who is there on the Opposition

benches better fitted to manage the Public Works than the Hon. G. W. Bentley; who

more capable of superintending the offices of Provincial Secretary-Treasurer, and Public Lands than the Hon. Donald Fer- guson; and who, taken for all in all, better fitted to give prudent counsel and advice than the Hon. Samuel Prowse, the Hon- James Nicholson, the Hon. John Lefurgey, the Hon Neil McLeod, the Hon. J. O. Arsenault and the Hon. A. J. McDonald ? Why should Belfast and Tignish pass a vote of want of confidence in these men, seeing that they must, in any case, remain in office until their term is ended ?

Looking at the matter from a public point of view, there are good reasons why supporters and und advisers of the Govern- ment should now be elected by Belfast and Tignish; but none, whatever, why Belfast and Tignish should now elect supporters of the Opposition. Consequently we hope that Messrs. McDonald and McLellan will show their good sense and patriotism by refraining from nominating to-morrow, and so permit Mr. A. A. McLean anc Captain Frank Gallant to be elected by acclamation.

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Potatoes.

Ir is admitted that better potatoes can- not be grown than may be produced from the soil of our Island Province. Yet, strangely enough, itisa fact that P. E. Island potatoes are almoat invariably rated lower inthe markets of New York and Boston than those of any other part of Canada or any State in the Republic. Certainly it is worth while to discover the cause and the cure for this ; for the loss of a few cents per bushel in our yearly export of potatoes amounts in the aggregate to a very considerable sum. Therefore we are pleased to note that F. T. Newbery, Easq., of this city, has proposed that a meeting of the principal shippers aad dealers and far- mers in all parts of the Province shall be held, under the auspices of the Charlotte- town Board of Trade, inthe Board of Trade rooms, on Thursday next, the 8th of March, for the discussion of the improve- ment of the quality of our potatoes by changing the seed and varieties, the means of guarding against rot, and to analyze and ascertain the causes that bring it akout, the necessity of hauling potatoes with greater care, of culling them closer, and of marketing and shipping them in better condition, etc. We hope that the meeting will be large, and that it may be followed by practical action and beneficial results.

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luz Derence or Hatrrax.—A cable to the Toronto Globe says that an important report is published by the committee appointed to consider the defence of British ports, home and colonial. The report suggests a total expenditure amounting to five millions sterl- ing. It admits that the existing works of defence in Halifax, though extensive are out of date. They contain no guns capable of Opposing inodern @emaments. The committee

proposed to complete as quickly as possible works and

Halifax, however will rot deulth with till thy Konig ports ake Gir 3 @ud Malia wore cared for.

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Liberal - Cumervatire Canidae

armaments at coaling station..

British Topics.

Tus remarks one hears about those fishery difficulties with your neighbors over the botder, seem very much like mixing the Pacific and Atlantic water in certain pro- portions to get up & solution of that vexed question. You would hardly tancy fairly well educated persons looking overa hydro- graphic chart of the Atlantic for Behring Straits, or talking of seals as if they were 4 species of fish, or (as one of the Jingo type lately suggested as a prompt method of settlement) blowing the biarsted Yankee out of Canadian waters; yet just such paragraphs of conversation are by no means uncommon. The general impression here, as far as | am able to judge, of the popular verdict about Chamberlain's Washington job, is that the fruit of it will go but a little way, beyond the knighthood, that is going to make the proud author of it smile.

You have heard so much of the Metro- politan police and their sins, both of omission and commission in the discharge of their duties, particularly in regard to the execution of Sir Charles Warren's orders anent Trafalgar Square meetings, that 1 will give you a few facts and figures that may serve to show the London bobby ina new light to your readers. The force numerically foots up no less than thirteen thousand, eight hundred picked and capable men. Now what is called the Metropolitan Police District, is a civele, whose diameter is thirty miles, with Charing Cross for its centre, but this does not include the ** City of Lendon,” which has a separate force. The measure of this area of police operation embraces six hundred and eighty-eight square miles. The population of this little plut of ground is over five and under six million persons. It is evident from these figures that London is no sinecure to a policeman, for in addition to taking up criminal and disorderly people and gvard- ing property, the ocaatle wiles of which is some thirty-five million pounds sterling, (one hundred and seventy-five million dol- lars) he has to carry out the Smoke A bate- ment Act, to inspect commen lodging- houses, regulate steet tratlic, and pick up atray dogs. The gigantic character of this organization of protection to every man’s vine and figtree is obvious, but if we in- dulge in speculating on what it will be (in say, anno 1900) we are confronted with facts of growth, that almost paralyse the imagination. | will name but one asa sample. In 1886 the builders added twelve thousand two hundred and fifty-two new houses, within the area of which I have given the measure, and these houses front- ed on twenty-nine miles of new streets. When, therefore, P. E. Islanders read about police fights, and incline to think coercion, though in the interests of peace and quietness, is a London amusement, let them estimate by such figures as { have been able to obtain for THe Examr- NER the nature, the extent, and arduous- ness of the duties of the ‘* London Cop,” and they will perceive there is another side to the questian of law and order in London which is without parallel anywhere else on the globe.

What the Salisbury Government calls the satisfactory working of the Crimes Act in Ireland isa good deal like the patch in Paddy's pantaloons, under his swallow- tailed cout, which suggested to the crowd, as the jig went on, “*now you see it and now you don’t.” Ireland can’t be cowed, and won't be reconciled—and will continue athorn in the side of England till the crack of doom; but if Ireland would not frame herclaims upona sliding scale of demands upon England, but would reason- ably define her desires, ‘so that England could see a possible termination to this war of races, there is little doubt but that all necessary concessions would be made who- ever might be Prime Minister, and the end be properly reached.

CAVERSHAM,

The Y. M. C. A. Concert.

One of the largest and most appreciative audiences we have seen in Y. M, C. A. Hall for some time, attended the concert last evening; and judging from the ap- plause which greeted the ditferent numbers, as well as from the comments of the audience, the concert may, on the whole, be sefely set down as one of the successes of the season. The vocul solos by Mrs. M. Macleod, Miss K. Knight, Mrs. Jarrad, Miss Shenton and Miss Earle—-the latter being encored—were al] well received and deservedly applauded. Miss Shenton made her first appearance last evening, and judg- ing from the success scored, she will be in great demand at future concerts. Of Mr. Vinnicombe's violin solo and Mr. Earle’s piano playing, it is unnecessary for us to say anything beyond noting the fact that both gentlemen fully sustained their reputations. The violin duet by Misses Newbery and Beer was exceptionally well rendered, and the accompaniments of Mrs. Brecken, Miss Palmer Miss Lewis and Miss Weeks left nothing to be desired. The piano duet by Miss Weeks and Prof. Earle was brilliantly executed, as were also the different piano solos by Prof. Logan. Rev. S. Weston-Jones's reading was given in ex- cellent style, and, although a trifle long, was much appreciated. Miss Hensley and Rev.,Mr. Carruthers were unavoidably ab- sent. The hall was comfortably heated during the evening; but some of the boys on the back seats werealtogether too noisy, greatly interfering with the pleasure of those in their vicinity.

Our Book Table. Taking up the Century for March, we find, as usual, so much to meet our expec- tation, of variety and interest, that we almost forget to notify our readers of the trert in store for them.

The figure of Bismarck in his garden with his dogs is a capital expression of the great man. Pennell’s Salisbury Cathedral, unique among architectural wonders, and representing centuries upon centuries of time, seems to float back to the Sorbio- dunum of the Romans, and wake up the past. The Libby Prison paper is full of in- formation, and so of nearly all the rest. | We would like to quote a few paragraphs, but have no room for extracts. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine is

ublished by the Century Co., Union Sagas, New York City.

20 to 25 per cent. ‘Reduction on Boots and shoes, ayring the month ham's Old Stands Norte ayaa ieee:

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NOTES AND COMMENTS. Things Said and Done on the Streets and Elsewhere.

To-pay is the 7th of March. How fast time flies. It appears but a few short weeks since we were in the midst of the holiday festivities, each one trying to do his best to please his friends, and thus contribute towards their happiness as well as his own. But to very many amongst us time has not passed so rapidly or pleasantly. To some of our people the winter has been a severe one, owing to the lack of work and a con- sequent dearth of the necessaries of life. But there have been no actual cases of want, atleast none that I have heard of, although some have at times been obliged to struggle hard to make both ends meet— to keep the wolt from the door. Let us hope that the future has something better in store for such as these,

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In « previous contribution I referred to the fact that in Charlottetown, as well as elsewhere, there were many poor people. In doing so | remarked upon the necessity there was for those of us who were fortu- nate enough to be blessed with a bountiful supply of this world’s goods coming to the assistance of these poor people, and pointed out several ways by which this desirable end could be attained. Whether or not my suggestions had the effect of causing an unusual move in the direction indicated I cannot say; but the fact remains that the poor have been well looked after. No deserving applicant for aid has had his or her request denied, no mat- ter whether Catholic or Protestant. This is as it should be. ‘‘ Charity covers a mul- titude of sins.”

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There is considerable indignation in cer- tain quarters over the fact that one of the Scott Act offenders—a woman—has recent- ly been released from custody before the expiration of her term of imprisonment. The woman in question was, I understand, released on the ground of failing health, which fact, 1 believe, was duly attested to by one of our best-known medical prac- titioners. This being the case, I fail to see why there should beso much talk about the matter—why the physician who recom- mended the release should be censured. That the woman had violated the law and deserved punishment I freely admit; but when imprisonment endangered her life, I think it would be a criminal matter for the authorities to have kept her longer con- fined. A third offence under the Canada Temperance Act is not punishable with death—even when the offender is a woman.

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That the Seott Act is not so rigidly enforced as it might or should be, is apparent to even the most casual observer. Every day drunken men may be seen reeling about our streets, or coming out of places where liquor is known to be suld. Jt is nothing unusual to read accounts of bar- room brawls, or to hear of new places being opened up for the sale of spirituous liquors. Neither is it unusual to be told by strangers that they have seen more drunkenness in Charlottetown during a short visit than in any other place in the Dominion. Why this should be sv is something not easily understood. . The Scott Act restricts the sale of liquor to medicinal purposes, we have a prosecutor to see thet the Act is not violated, and at his back we have a marshal.and police force who are in full sympathy with him in the undertaking. Yet the law is boldly defied. There must certainly be something rotten in the City of Charlottetown as well as in the State of Denmark.

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The fisheries treaty has been ‘‘«nigned, sealed and delivered ” to Congress by Presi- dent Cleveland. Whether or not it will pass the Senate remains to be seen. That portion of the American press which sup- ports the Opposition denounces the treaty as inimical co the best interests of the United States fishermen; while the Cana- dian papers favorable to that remnant of Liberalism known asthe Grit party, are equally loud in their denunciation of it. Our own Patrivt actually cried out against the treaty before any of its provisions were known. But of course ne one minds the Patriot. The only logical conclusion to arrive at is that the treaty is one which is mutually favorable—one under which neither side will be enabled to take an un-

due or unjust advantage of the other.

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To-morrow is nomination day in the First District of Queen’s and the Fourth of Prinee Counties, Both parties have their candidates in the field, and each is cunfi- dent of success, This is always the case before an election. After election there are always some sick nen—I mean _politi- cally sick. But it is about. the contest in the Belfast District that I dosire to say a few words. The late lamented representa- tive of that constituency was a native of the District, and a member of a prominent legal firm in this city. The two remaining members of the firm were also born in the District. No sooner does. their partner die and leave the constituency open, than his two partners are nominated as candidates — one on the Government and the other on the Opposition side. Whichever way the contest gues the aforementioned lega} firm will have one of its members as the repre- sentative of the Belfast District. Peculiar, isn't it?

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Asone of. those who attended the con- vertin Y. M. C. A. Hall last evening, I may be permitted to say a few words in re- ference to the performance. ‘The different ladies and gentlemen who took part ac- quitted themselves well, although one or two showed a little of that nervousness in- cident toa first appearance. Miss Shenton’s debut was an eminently successful one; and I know that I but voice the sentiments of those who were present when I express the hope that we may often have the pleasure of hearing her sing at future concerts. Miss Florrie Earle also scored another triumph, and was deservedly encored, and the other vocalists well sustained their high reputa- tions. Of the instrumentalists 1 cannot speak too highly—they are all well known. for their excellence of execution, and last night’s performance added considerable to their previous good names. Rev. S.:

Weston-Jones is a splendid reader, and I hope to often have the privilege of listening to him. The absence of Miss Hensle

and Rev. Mr. Carruthers was muc to b» regretted, -as. ‘both area excellent in their different lines. ‘The only com-

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Scott Act Notes.

To-morrow is Scott Act Day at the Sti- pendiary Magistrate's Court.

Several Scott Act cases were recently dismissed in Chatham. The policemen de- clined to serve the papers outside of the police district, they were given to the sheriff and by him to his deputy, who served them, but on examination confessed ignorance of their nature and character. Hence the dismissal,

The county of Halton, Ontario, which was the second in the province to adopt the Scott Act, has been the first in Canada to sustain a petition for repeal. In 1881 the first election was held in Halton, resulting in 1483 votes for the Act and 1402 against it. Three years passed before the Scott Act was accepted by another Ontario county. In the meantime it was a current tupic for controversy whether the law was obeyed in Halton. In 1884 the first peti- tion for the repeal of the Act in Halton was defeated. The vote on this occasion stood : For repeal, 1,767 ; against repeal, 1,947. In the same year the Act way adopted in Oxford, Simcoe, Stormont, Dur das and Glengarry, Bruce, Dufferin, Huron, Norfolk, Renfrew, Leeds and Grenville and Brant counties. Within the first two months of 1885 the Act was accepted by several other counties. The three years’ trial has now expired in these constituen- cies, and in many of them repeal move- ments have been started.— St. John Sun.

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Reav bargains in boots at R. K. Jost’s.

Crock Green Grapes at Sanderson & Co’s., Newson Block.

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On 7th March, in Charlottetown, at Kes- wick House, the residence of R. R. Hodgson, Esq., beloved and regretted by a large circle Gf ivlends and relatives, Randal Maria, daughter of the late Captain Ranald Mac- donell, Glengarry Light Infantry Regiment, and Town Major of Charlottetown.

{Funeral on Friday afternoon next, to leave the house at 3 o'clock, local time, for Station, thence by train to Sherwood Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this notice. }

PROGRAMME

St. Dunstan's College Concert,

TO BE GIVEN IN

THE LYCEUM,

Wednesday, March 7th.

PART tf. Instramental Duet—* The Northern Route ”.. SRP OR eee eee Sete ee eeee eres » «Smith J. T. Gallant and F. Carten. Song and Chorus—“‘ The Diving Bell” ..Glee Club Vocal Solo—* The Midshipmite *. .... .... Adams Mr. Ch, Bell. Vocal Quartette—*Come Where the Lilies ROME Wee Biss ockdec tins. «cic Thomson

Messrs. McDougall, Young, Cameron and MeNally.

Vocal Solo—‘t Anchored *.............. M. Watson. Miss Virginia Newbery.

Comic Chorus a Glee Club Vocal Solo—“The Standard Bearer”.. Lindpaintner Mr. Ch, Hermans.

Solo and Ghorus—“ Vaincre ou Mourir pour REE nibh detiedanbooeweoks stiins besconwe ss ence Mr. A, Casault and Glee Club. Vocal Solo—* Our Ship Sails Well To-night”..... Mr. W. E. Young. PART Ir. Piano Solo—‘' Grande Marche de Concart”.... wien’ balte< ab iticas 46000 0ouned ss cael Wollenhaupt Miss Lucy Caven.

Song and Chorus--*‘ There She Blows” Spaulding W. P. McNally and Gise Club.

Violin, Selo—“ Thine Alone” (No, 1)..... Meiasier A. J. McDougall. Vocal Duet—* The Pilot Brave”.........., Millard

Messrs, A. J.McDougall and W. E. Young. Vocal Trio—" I Naviganti”............Randegger

Prof. Caven, — , and Blanchard. RE ch dd ids bicheccdnccs oe A. J. McDougall Solo and Chorus“ Speak Kindly to th

Old Folks”....... Ce

Wm. Mahaffy and Little Boys, Voca! Quartette—“ Over the Waters Away ”..

Sadie enkss bank anue ane Gedbogsdhosceec SRWEnOr Glee Cinb. Vocal Solo—‘*Out on the Deep”..............Lobr Prof. Caven. Cg BE ae ee eee Glee Club

Admission, 25 cents; Children under 12, half price, Reserved seats, 10 cents extra. Doors Gpen at 7. Concert to begin at 8. W. E, YOUNG, moh5 Secretary,

Card of Thanks.

THE members of the Reading Room Committee of the Young Men’s Christian Association desire to tender their thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who so kindly took part in the Concert held last evening, inaid of the funds for refitting the Reading Room. li—mch7

Desirable Residence FOR SALE.

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I am instructedgby GEORGE MACLEOD, ESQ., to sell BY 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 aud 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 ive view of East River. Part of the purchase money may remain on

mortgage if desired. G. Mf. HARBIS:

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25 to 56 Per Cent. can Le Saved

by all those who buy their Cloth and take it there to get made and trimmed.

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EMBROIDERIES,

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Nice Patterns, All Widths,

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Above Goods just received via Capes Route.

STANLEY BROTHERS

BROWN’S BLOCK.

CiPtown, Marth 1, 1888.—eod & wky.

REarch, 188s.

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JAMES PATON & CO.

Must clear out Surplus Stock to make room for Large Spring Imyortations. Bargains will be given in every Department during this Month.

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Ladies and Children’s HOSIERY, Men's Heavy OVERCOATS and REEFERS ** KID GLOVES and MITTS, SILK and FSLT HATS, : ULSTER and MANTLE CLOTHS, RUBBER CLOTHING, CORSETS, all sizes (from best makers), LINDERS and DRAWERS, White and Cream LACES and EDGINGS, | CARDIGAN JACKETS, ‘ool and Tapestry TABLE COVERS, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS and SCARFS DRESS GOODS (in newest shades), LINEN COLLARS and CUFF.

SCOTCH TWEEDS—Nice tterns, selling very cheap, TRUNKS and VALISES, ecko * " ROOM PAPER—The latest patterns, the largest assortment, the lowest prices.

JAMES PATON & CO.,

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BOOTS & SHOES,

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Uominion Boot & Shoe Store.

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March,

During the Menth ef J. WB. VIACDONALD —WILL CLEAR VUT HIS—

Ratire Stock of Boots and Shoes at a Discount of 20 per cent. oif his usual low prices.

The Stock is nearly all New last. Fall. Custom : ‘ for their money at VHE DOMINION BOOT AND SHOE STORE, i nae

J. B McDUNALD,

Fobruary20—dy & why PRUPRIETOR.

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