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A Trip to Ye Ancient Colony.
Sketches By a Correspondent of “The Examiner.”
Railway extension is in the air, anda contract has been signed for I don’t know how many miles more. To me the great interest of the road lies in the fact that while its insular terminus is Hall's Bay, the ultimate end is evidently Ottawa, Unless indications greatly deceive, the old game of P. E. Island is being played over again. You have the same Liberal (?) Government denouncing anything that looks like Confederation with all the en- ergy with which our ears were so familiar in byegone days;jand it seems quite likely that the analogy will be kept up, and if the present administration lasts long enough, that they will be just as liberal in making a bargain at Ottawa as were our own Patriots. Let us hope that if this prove the case, Newfoundland may be as fortunate as our- selves in a Better Terms delegation, which will conduct its negotiations in a Con- servative spirit.
The subject of politics here is inexhaust- ible, and one who is not versed in “ways that are dark and tricks that are vain, had better not attempt its inexplicable mysteries. I trust space will permit you to publish the views of a London correspon- dent sent out specially to investigate New- foundland matters. He had ample oppor- tunity to form an opinion, and though his strictures are severe, snd hia letters give you a considerable amount of the coloring, not to say exaggeration, which newspaper correspondents delight ia, I am afraid they are not as far from the truth as one would wish them to be. Ihe present Liberal Government came into poweron a wave of popular excitement. The Thorburn Gov- ernment passed & Ballot Act, and, as is usually the case, the first result of such an act, coupled with an extension of the Franchise, was their own destruction. Two cries were effective, ** Revenge on the merchants, who for scores of years have had their feet on the people’s necks,” and ‘One dollar and twenty-five a day for laborers.” The for- mer was secured, the latter is still in the dim future. But the whirligig of time brings its revenges. The Ballot Act, though a boon, wil! not enable labor to do without capital. It is a high privilege, but it will not feed a family, and if there were the sweets of revenge on one side there was the privilege of retaliation on the other. Far be it from me to uphold the supply system of Newfoundland. [ do not see how any country can prosper morally or materially under it, but the Ballot Act will not cure
it. NordoIsee how any remedy for it can well come from Newfoundland it-
self. Ouly outside power can” effectually
break the yoke. An amusing, though pathetic, story, which will illustrate the beauties of this system,
was Lold me and its truth vouched for. A poor fisherman lay dying in one of the villages, his conscience was not at rest, and naturally he longed for the last rites of the Church. His family proposed to send for a young priest in the neighborhood, but the dying man energetically protested that this young man could be of no service to him, ** Send for Father——” naming an aged clergyman, ‘‘I must have a man that understands the supply system.”
The present tariff will prove a great lever in the direction of Confederation. It is very high and largely levied upon the necessaries of life. The{Government seems to have said in effect : You may deny your- selves luxuries; you may go naked; you may give up your pipe and grog, but food
you must have, and we will make you pay for _ that. Accordingly flour, pork, molasses, tea, coffee, live and dead meat figure prominently
in the tariff, and shrewd men are beginning to notice that if the tariff of Canada were applied to Newfoundland, together with the Canadian free list, it would not take nearly so much out of the pockets of the people, and would largely cheapen the necessaries of life for the poor fishermen. One of the most intelligent of the Anti-Confederates of the Colony frankly admitted this, and, referring in the most matter of fact way to Annexation, said that unless the Island re- ceived a special grant from Uncle Sam’s treasury it meant ruin; the people could not pay the heavy taxes, and their distance from the centres of manufactures practically deprived them of all benefit arising from such a union.
The great obstacle to Confederation, and, indeed, to all true progress, is the state of education. The Government grant is not only divided between Protestants and Roman Catholics but is further split up be- tween the different denominations of Pro- testants, each receiving 4 proportionate share. The inevitable result is a low standard of education, and even this is by no means general. I was assured upon good authority that over fifty per cent. of the population (I am positively afraid to give the figures actually given me) cannot write theirown name. This practically prevents intelligent discussion of grave political questious and leaves the people at the mercy of the demagogues. Free schools and compulsory education, human- ly speaking, would be the salvation of New- foundland. But between the educational Egypt of to-day and this promised land there lie as great obstacles as Israel en- countered in the desert; nor will the Egyptians and Amalekites be wanting to embarass the steps of the Moses who may attempt to lead the people in this direction.
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Personal.
Alexander McKinnon, Esq., is recove from his illness. He was out driving ae Lord Randolph Churchill is reported to me to America very soon on a coaching
ur. Capt. John A. Longworth, No. 2 Battery o. A., is expected home from Bisley, on Mon .
e Rev. Peter Curran arrived last eveni from Rome. His friends in this city will. be glad to see him home again.
Rev. William Hamlyn, the new Rector of = Paul’s, arrived here last evening via Pic-
u, rev, eman comes from St, Leonard’s-on-the- England.
THE DAILY EXAMINER.
Improvements.
PROMINENT among the recent improve-
ments in Charlottetown are the handsome buildings erected by the trustees of the Connally Estate. Two of the best resid- ences in the town have been made out of sn unsightly, useless warehouse, and all the buildings attracted tenants of the best deseription before they were finished. The investment is one which inures not only to the permanent advantage of lads of Lrish descent and all other persons who have or may have claims upon the estate, but also to the improvement of the town. The example shown by the trustees of the Es- tate in erecting buildings architecturally correct and supplied with all the modern conveniences will, we trust, be imitated by other citizens who have buildings to erect to the great benefit of the town at large. To every right thinking citizen, the policy adopted by the trustees of the Connolly estate must commend itself. They have afforded employment to many of our trades- men, they have made property, which for- merly yielded no revenue and cust a con- siderable sum in taxes and expenses, to yield. rents; they have greatly improved the town; and they have provided a means of adding largely to the fund at their di posal for the higher education of the suns of Irishmen all over the country. In this connection, it is pleasing to note that the large unused warehvuse at the western end of Sydney Street has been pur- chased by the Sisters of Charity, aud will soon be transformed into a City Hospital, and made a credit to ‘the province. The imposing jresidence of Arthur Peters, Esq., and the beautiful, new house of Wil- liam Weeks, Esq., are substantial improve- ments to the western suburbs of the town, while a number of new houses add to the appearance of Lower Spring Park Road, and the extension of Queen Street. Mrs. J. W. Mitchell is erecting a dwelling house on Euston Street. The Baptist Church, too, is in course of erection, and the McPhail building on Prince Street fills up an ugly gap made by one of the sweep. ing fires of ante-waterworks times. An- other ugly gap is being filled by the new residence of Dr. Warburton on Kent street and Councillor Morris has begun the gvod work of supplying the vacaney-—long an eyesore— between the Newson and Cameron blocks. Mr. W. C. Harris, jr., architect, is removing the old Revere House, and has begun the erection of a row of fine resid- ences on the Brighton Road. A number of improvements have been made at the Railway Station House,—though we should be better pleased to note the erection of a new station house on the site of the old Revere House. There are other improve- ments—showing that the town is not at a standstill—which might be pointed out. The Exhibition buildings on the grounds of the Exhibition and Trotting Park Com- pany are creditable alike to the Com- pany, the architects, the town and the Pro- vince.
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son Artillery and Band of the Brigade were inspected by Lieut.-Col. Irwin, Inspector of Artillery for Canada, and Lieut.-Col. Worsley, D. A. G., accompanied by Lieut.- Col. Irving, Brigade Major. The inspection took place at Victoria Park. The Batteries were drawn up in line and received the inspecting officers with a general salute. Column to the right was then formed when a minute inspection of arms, accoutrements and clothing took place, all of which were feund in good order. ‘The line was again formed. Quarter c lumn by the right on No. 1 was formed, and the Brigade march- ed past. This was aimirably executed, the marching of the men being exceedingly steady. The inspecting officer then called out the officers of their respective batteries to put their men through manual and firing exercises and company drill, all of which reflected great credit upon both officers and men. The inspection upon the field having been concluded the Brigade marched to the Drill Shed where they were inspected in artillery work at the guns. The Batteries furnished four detachments, two each on 40-pounder and 64-pounder guns. As heretofore these detachments proved them- selves to be very efficient. The non-com- missioned officers were next examined and found,toghave a very[thorough knowledge of their duties. The officers were likwise questioned and acquitted themselves in a very creditable manner.
The Brigade was under the efficient command of Lieut. Colonel {Moore, whose presence never fails to inspire his officers and men with confidence. The following were the other officers present :
No. 1 Battery, commanded .by captain H. M. Davison, Lieuts. Carvell and Sterns.
No. 2 Battery, commanded by Lieut. F. W. L. Moore (in the absence of Capt. J. A. Longworth who is at present in Eng- Jand) and Lieut. Thomas Dover.
The following Staff officers were upon the field: Surgeon, S. R. Jenkins, Pay- master, S. F. Hodgson, Quartermaster Cameron, Sergeant Major Heartz and Quartermaster Sergeant R. V. Longworth. The Music furnished by the bandsmen, under the leadership of Bandmaster Worth was highiy creditable to them.
The Inspecting officers expressed them- selves as being highly pleased with the result of their inspection and we again ex- tend our congratulations to Lieut. Colonels Irving and Moore, and tothe officers and men of Nos. 1 and 2 Batteries G. A., upon the very successful inspection held yes- day.
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Credit to Whom Credit is Due.
A correspondent of the Patriot writes :—
‘* The improvement in our railroad is very noticeable. Mr. McNab was superanuated for letting it run down, but itis very evident Mr. Unsworth is not seeking superanuation that way. We find at Curtis’ Creek the road is being straightened and instead of a $200 wooden bridge, a solid native stone structure is taking its place a to cost of over $2,000. In fact the whole road is being built up with stone and iron bridges, in such a way 4s will “a with confidence the travelling public. I don’t agree with Sir John in his gene: al policy, but 1 will agree with him when he «p- points men such as Mr. Unsworth to take charge of our railway. He is the right man in the right place.” :
This is what the country says.
——_ —=>-2-——— Cedar posts.—At our sale of lumber to- night we will offer 600 cedar posts in large sizes.—E. H. Norton & Co.
Remember the auction of lumber to-night at
Connolly’s Wharf at 7 o'clock.
Yesterday Nos. l and 2 Batteries Garri- |
AUGUST 19
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A Fellow Townsm°n Honored.
Tue Evening Herald, of St. John’s, Nfld., contains an account of a complimentary dinner tendered at St. John’s, Nfid., to T. C. James, Esq., of this city- It is un- necessary to say that the banquet > worthy those who gave 1f, a8 well as of the man in whose honor it was given. The Herald reports :—
“TT, C, James, Esq-, Was born in Halifax, but educated here, and for the past eighteen years has been 4 resident of Prince Edward Island. He is, as he says himself, and as his actions have proved, a true Newfoundlander in feeling ; and when, early in July last, the People’s Delegates were in Halifax at the commencement of their mission, he made his presence known to them, and offered to aid
their cause in the island home of his adoption. He {proceeded at once to Charlottetown, anv |
of its prorogation, unanimous resolutions we! | passed by both Houses in fevor of Newfound land's ‘contention. The telegraphic report of this fact aided the delegates to Canada wher- ever they went, and the resolutions themselves had their due effect upon the British Govern- ment, helping to prove that not Newfoundland alone, but all British North America, was interested in the exclusion of a foreign power from the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Last night, therefore, the People’s Delegates and a few friends entertained Mr. James at a dipner in the Atlantic Hotel, for the purpose of testi- fying to their personal gratitude for the ser- vice he had rendered to them and to their cause, and as an expression of their high appreciation of the sympathy and support of the people of P. E. Island. The Hon. J. J. Rogerson presided, with the guest of the evening on his right, and Sir J. 5. Winter on his left; while the Vice chair was filled by P. R. Bowers, editor of the Colonist, with M. Fenelon, Esq., on his right, and A. F. Goodridge, Esq., on his left.”
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Vo the Orient.
The Rev. D. D. Moore left London onthe 24th of July on board of the magnificent S. S. Carthage of the Oriental Steamship Co., for Singapore, East Indies, expecting to reach there about the lst of September. Mr. Moore writes from Brindisi in the Mediterrean, one of the steamers ports of call. We give a brief extract :—'‘‘It was a dissapointment that we made Gibraltar after nightfall, but the great fortress is a grand sight even by moonlight. The ser- rated rock lifting up its huge spire to the sky, like some leviathan resting on the waters. The thousand lights twinkling out as though from the great heart of the rock like a monster witha multitude of fiery eyes. The encircling lights of the English and further down the Spanish quarters, in the back ground the illumina- tion of the anchored ships and then away to the right, seven miles across the strait, Apes mountain with its ebon head tower- ing high above the sweltering mists gather- ed around its feet, as the frontier watch- man of Africalookingfor the coming of Europe’s light and gladness.
A pleasant day was spent in Malta, after a Mediterranean bath, wandering through the strange streets of Valetta, filled with bazaars and beggars of all kinds. The principal sights are St. John’s Church, the fortifications, the Cathedral and Chapels dedicated to the Knights of St.John. The white houses, and streets blazing with heat, the oleanders growing about the squares and throwing the hue of their brilliant flowers against the light stone buildings, reminded me of some of iny earliest recol- lections of Bermuda, It isa motley popu- lation— Maltese, Portuguese, Italian, French and English—and very conspicuously amongst them are priests, students and Capuchian monks. Fruit the most tempt- ing is in abundance—grapes, oranges, quinces, apricots and plums, lusciously ripe, for a penny a pound, It is a spot worth visiting.”
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The Prize List.
S1r,—Your editorial about the directors, in reference to the heavy horses, was to the point. It is really too bad that four or five different grades of cows have $15 prizes. We know that there will be no competition in any grade, and still at the bottom it says if no competition they get the prize. And ayain, they have offered $150 for a running race just to give Mr, McMonagle from New Brunswick the money. They well knew that we had no running horses here. They were asked to give a pacing race, as we had three or four pacers here, and there are two or three fast ones in;j Nova Scotia; still they would not do it. It is plain to be seen that thea present staff of directors are not equal to the occasion of getting up & proper programme, or that some of the directors interested in stallions don’t want Westlawn to come to the front.
BREEDER.
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The Query of the Day is:
WHERE CAN WE OBTAIN
BOOKS, STATIONGAY,
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Fancy Goods,
NEW AND PERFECT,
and which have not been brought from Truro on account of their unsaleableness ?
The Answer is given in Three Words:
THE DIAMOND. BOOKSTORE.
\VA7E DAILY PROVE that we sell at t twenty-five and fifty per cent. less than these mushroom comp: titors.
Shoddy requires cheek, and temporary adi venturers may try to deceive, but past ex- perience proves that it is much more advan- tageous to patronize the LEGITIMATE TRADE.
Charlottetown for Charlottetonians |
THEO. L. CHAPPELLE, Diamond Bookstore.
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We are compelled to make room for large
order to do so at once, offer at a positive
Sacrifice
the following goods :
Half Price
Don’t miss this chance
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Ladies Paffeta, Silk and Liste
The balance of our SILK DOLMANS and JKT
WRAPS at
FURTHER REDUCTIONS
PRICES ('F
Gloves,
Ladies’ @itk and Cotton Hose.
Ladies’ Summer Underwear.
WO'ICE.
All our SUMMER GOODS must be sold—therefore we offer prices that astonish all buyers.
Is a Genuine Meat Food that supplies all the nutritious and strength- viving elements that
Meat itself contains.
It has stood the test of years, and has earned for itself the reputation of being The Great Strength-Giver.
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GREAT SALE OF
BUYS CLOTHING.
500
100 100 100 60 60 50
SUITS, SUITS, SUITS, ‘ SUITS, « SUITS, “ SUITS,
‘Suits at
“Away Down
Prices |
utilis : € MAKE ROOM FOR FALL IMPORTATIONS, we offer
the whole of our stock at following prices:
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former price
$2.25 and $2.50, now $1.75 2.60 and 2.90, now 2.00 3.00 and 3.25, now 2.25 3.00 and 3.75, now 2.50 4.00 and 4.25, now 3.00 4.50 and 4.75, now 3.50
A Job Lot selling for 50 cents and $1.00.
This is, beyond doubt, the Biggest Bargain in BOYS’ CLOTHING in the City.
HARRIS & STEWAR’,
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Charlottetown, August 16, 1890.
LONDON HOUSE.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
Charlottetown, July 26, 1890.
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To IS THE FINEST COD LIVER OIL EVER BROUGHT OUT. Cod Liver Oil usually has such a disagreeable taste, and is to many so difficult of digestion that its excellent nutritive and medicinal qualities are not experienced. The Skrei Oil is free from these objections, being beautifully clear, pale and bright, almost tasteless and readily assimilated by children and the most delicate invalids. Sold by ;
W. R. WATSON, Dispensing Chemist,
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QUEEN STREET, CHARLOTTETOWN,
PUSINGSS FOR SALE
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SHOP TO LET,
FALL GOODS, and in | p08 SALE.—The Good Will of the Tin.
smith and Gas Fitting Business ca; ried |O3 by the late George W, Milner Keq.,in Char. : let tetuwn, together with the Tuols and Stock
jou bamd,
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“tree’, where the business is still carried on A rare opportunity new presents itself, ;
For further particulars apply to J. T. Mel. lish, Bsq., Darrister, Ch rlottetown, or on the premises te
MRS. A MANDA SITLUNER,
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Poi ADR ON 4RR
‘HE Ladies of the Upper Prince Street
Methodist Church intend holding «
Promenade Coneert on board the Steamer ** SOUTHPORT,”
On Thursday Evening, 2st inst,
Tickets 15 cents. Boat will leave Fe Wharf at 8 p. m. Two Bands will be in attendance. Proceeds for Foreign Missions,
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Binder Twine.
1¢ TONS PURE MANILLA—Wholesale
only. augl9—2w pat
CARVELL BROS,
Raspberries Wanted, Sf K BARRELS RASPBERRIES wanted e) : immediately, for which the very highest price will be paid in cash.
H. H. HARTSHORN, At G, H. Toombs’ Office, Lower Queen St,
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P. E ISLAND RAILWAY.
Excursion to Georgetown,
SPECIAL PASSENGER TRAIN will
leave Charlottetown for Georgetown at
8 a.m (standard time) on SATU® DAY, 23rd
inst.; returning, wili leave Georgetown at
3.15 (standard time) same evening. Should
the weather prove unfavorable, the Excursion will be held on MONDAY, 25th.
Fare for the round trip, 50 cents.
J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent,
Railway Office, Ch’town, Aug. 18, 1890, MAGIC HEALGR SALVE, L West Care, August 4, 1890.
M* ROSS,—I wish to inform you that your ‘Magic Healer” Salve has proved a sure cure for Salt Rheum A young lady residing in my house tested the Salve, and found it the best article she ever tried, after using other Salves without doing any ood. I recommended her to try the ‘*Magie
ealer,” and before using half a box, the Salt Rheum disappeared. I cheerfully furnish the above facts, and remain, yours,
ALFRED McWILLIAMS. augl8
NOTICE
S HEREBY GIVEN that a first-class One
_ Tenement House, situate on Prince S*‘reet, next to Thomas Alley’s, Esq., will be to let and possession given the first day of Septem- ber next. The above House has been in pos session of Rupert B. Norton, Esq., for tour years, and occupied by Dr. Warburton the present year, both of whom built new houses of their owu. The above House is first-class in every respect, and will be provided with a good Stable and Coach House.
Apply to John Kelly, Esq., Water Commis- sioner, or to the owner,
EDWARD KELLY.
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O BE SOLD BY AUCTION, on the Pre mises, on THURSDAY, August 21st,
at 12 o’clock, noon :—
That nice Dwelling House and Lot on Graf- ton Street East, containing 8 rooms and kit- chen, all in good repair, being newly papered and painted.
The Lot is 36x144 feet, extending back along Barret’s Lane. This property is pleasantly situated, being in close proximity to the Driving Park Terms easy.
House open for inspection after 9 o'clock on day of sale, or by applying to
W. &. ROBERTSON.
EK. H. NORTON & CO, Auctioneers.
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Notice io Contractors
ENDERS are requested for the construc tion of a Dwelling House for Mr. Thoma Campbel!, on Richmond Street West.
Pls may be seen at the office of W. G Haris, Ai chitect, from 12 0 clock on Monday, the llth of August, unt the 21st of August.
The lowest or any ‘ender will not neces
HARD COAL
Landing To-day per Brigt. ** Corsican”:
A Cargo of Hard Coal,
In Egg and Chestnut Sizes.
¢. LYONS.
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