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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

JANUARY 8, 1887.

Snow on the Sidewalks.

We all welcomed the beautiful snow —)ust what was wanted to set the bells jingling and keep business moving. If we had earlier thought of advertising for it in Tuk Examiner we might have had it sooner But, joking apart—though many citizens were early at work yesterday clearing the sidewalks, a great many more have not yet This is not

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turned out for that purpose. fair. If one citizen clears the sidewal front of his premises for the general good, his neighbor should do so too—or be forced to the by-law for that purpose made and provided, In Halifax,

rich and poor alike are fined if they allow

to dv so according

snow to lie on the sidewalk after a certain

time ; and there one may walk with some!

rree of comfort. But here one knows how it is! The by-laws of this

, e 5 ry? - city should certainly be enforced. There

would be much less law-breaking and a

great deal more order, and respect for the |

authorities, if the City Council’s orders, as published, were enforced according to the threats in the notices. Few respect or take any notice of such advertisements now, because they know that in most cases they mean only a printed notice, and are not expected to be regarded in any other way. Oyster Beds for King’s County. Ir is a well-known fact that extensive beds of oysters were at one time met with in various sections of the Island »vhere only

the shells are now found The cl

oyster beds at present are in Prince County, with a few in Queen's, while King’s County has none at all. The Inspector of Fisheries is, we understand, of eyster fishery m King’s County could be revived at trifling expense. This being the case, the Government will be asked, at next sitting of Parliament, to place a sutiicient sum in the Estimates to plant oyster beds in that County and other localities in the Province. King's County possesses several rivers admirably suited to the cultivation of Morell, St.

Montague, Murray, Bay Fortune, Grand,

oysters. Peter's, Cardigan, Rollo Bay, Souris and other rivers which we could name in that part of the Island, Were at one time stocked with oysters ot the finest quahty; but from some cause or other the oysters have been killed out. Allthat is wanted is one or two thousand dollars to re-stock these rivers; and we have no doubt that the Government, which has done so much to encourage the prosecution of the deep sea fisheries by granting over $160,000 annually as bounty money to the fishermen, will not fail to protect and encourage the further cultivation of Island oysters, —ad- to be the finest in the world.

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Liquor at Elections.

““Weregard the carrying of free liquor through an electoral district during a political campaign—either by a agents, as immoral in a high degree» It is in- tended for cor:upt purposes, and is really one of the worst kinds of bribery.”—Protestant Union.

We fully agree with this timely express- iol: Of opinion on the use of liquor at elec- tions. I+ is we!l that each party, Grit and Conservative, should understand thorough- ly the position which temperance men _ in- tend to take in the coming Dominion elec- this: that

Electoral District by a candidate, ur by his agent, as

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That position is simply

peddling free rum through an

was proven to be the case in the Muttart- Meloutyre suit, is highly reprehensible from a moral standpoint, and a corrupt practice, in the eye of the law, that should be classed among the meanest kinds of bribery. We are sure that temperance men, and law abiding citizens generally, will assist in preventing the free use of rum in the com- ing contest, and in exposing those who may be found violating the law of the land,—on the plea that it gard the law when it happens to clash with ‘the custom of the country.”

That’s What's the Matter.

is not wrongto disre-

Tue Patriot seems to be very much dis- turbed of late over the prospects of the Liberal-Conservative candidates for King’s.

‘*The contest is going to be simply a ‘walk over forthe Grit pair. Grits are sure to win, and the Conservatives will be no- Local What was the result, so far as King’sCounty was

where.” Before the jast

election this was the boast. Only one Grit candidate was returned by the whole County! The rest of them were returned to their families wiser,

concerned ?

if not better men. If the feel- ing in King’s County may be judged from the slim atiendance at the Grit Convention at Georgetown, the Grit candidate's pros- As for the Patriot's sympathy for Muttart and Macdonald, we may toll the Patriot that it will require all that sort of thing for home use.

pects are poor indeed.

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Coming to Terms

Tas landlords of Ireland are by degrees coming to terms with their refractory ten- ants. The Maryvis of Londonderry, Lord Lieutenant of irish estates to the tenauts. The terms of aie are not mM@itioned. Lord Tetiplemore has oifered vo sell his estate in Donegal at ~J yewrs purchase on a basis of the present

yuutal. Ghe Manpiis uf Batls hus ayuoud tu

well, every |

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opinion that the |

candidate, or his}

Ireland, offers to sell his!

| sell his Monaghan estate at 17} years’ pur- chase on a basis of 17} per cent. reduction from the judicial rents, or at a reduction of 42) per cent. from non-judicial rents, pro- | vided payment be made in one year. The Marquis will cancel all arrears of rent, and evicted tenants will be reinstated.

The Halifax Herald says: ‘By the nomination of Hon, Michael Adams as their standard bearer, the Liberal-Conservative Northumberland, N. B., services to the Peter have

Party of have rendered two excellent country. They have given Mr. Mitchell his

nominated as their candidate and will

quietus, and they

| doubtless elect one of the most talented

and popular young men in the Maritime

| Provinces. Mr. Adams has been in the

New Brunswick legislature for some years; and has distinguished himself there both as |a member of the government and a_promi-

nent member of the Opposition. His

jentrance into the wider sphere of Dominion | polities will be regarded with unqualitied i satisfaction by his numerous friends—who a by no means confined to one province, | We congratulate Northumberland on what lit has done,and trust that it will on election

day give Mr. Adams as large a majority as

his personal good qualities, and the

strength of his cause deserve.”’

| | | | Good News to Many Citizens.

The Committee appointed at a pubhe meeting in Ward Five last Fall to wait on the City Council in reference to the opening up of Alley Street to Upper Prince Street, succeeded in getting the Council to buy ‘one half of the land to open up the said | street, providing the Committee would buy |the remaining half. We are now pleased | to be able to report that the citizens nobly assisted the Committee and made up the jamount necessary to purchase the said land jand the said street is now open to the | publie.

Below are the names of the citizens and others who contributed towards the pur- | chase of the land for the opening up of the afvresaid street : Geo. A. Ritchie, $10; J. ; D. Seaman, $2; Nelson Rattenbury, #1 ; 1a. Lawson, $1; L. W. Golf, $5 ; A Friend, 150 cts; Owen Connuliy, $2; E. Toombs, jr., '€1: A Friend, d0ets; R. Norton. $1: P. Large, $2; E. Toombs, senr., $2; Mrs. B. Pickard, $1; A Friend, 50; A Friend, 50; Richard Way, $4.50; Henry Rackem, $5 ; Second | Methodist Church, $25; Friends, $37 ; L. E. Prowse and Friends, $25 ; Josep Wise, $5; Dodd & Rogers, $2; ‘Thomas Casely,$1; Wm. Heard, $2; Warren Miller, $1; A Friend, 50cts; J. D. McLeod,$2; A Friend, 50ets; Wm Boyle, $5; J. M. Sutherland,$1; Geo Rackem, $1; M. P. Hogan, $11; Timothy Carroll, $5; J. H. Gates, $10; Henry B. Robinson, $8; John Richards, $2; Albert Duchemin, 6&1; Charles C. Henry, $2; John Heury, 23; Harry McPherson, $1; Robert White, $2 ; Thomas Costello, $2; Mrs. Benjamin Hooper, $1; Robert Ferguson, $1; Dun- can MeNeill, $1; Paid by Committee, $4.50 ; total, $200.

The Committe was composed of M. P. Hogan, Chairman, Henry Rackem, Timothy Carroll, Henry B. Robinson and George

titchie. The Committee and those who assisted them deserve gréat credit.

Sir Charles Tupper.

{ Halifax Herald.)

The announcement comes from Ottawa that Sir Charles Tupper leaves London to return to Canada in a few days. The object of Sir Charles’ return is not-stated, but our Ottawa correspondent says that it is rumored in the capital that he is coming back with the intention of re-entering the cabinet ; and that it is further asserted that he will likely take the new portfolio of Trade and Commerce. We need scarcely say that should Sir Charles’ return turn out to be for the object stated, it will be most gratifying to the people of Canada. For, we belicve, that irrespective of party, all patriotic citizens of Canada will regard Sir Charles’ re-entrance into the Dominion Government with unqualified pleasure. His sojourn in England has, it is under- stood, completely restored his health, while his experience as High Commissioner will serve to still further qualify him for the department spoken of, or almost any other that may be assigned him in the cabinet.

In this connection we may say that the rumors put in circulation during the last few days, about the Dominion parliament being dissolved and the elections being fixed for January 27th, or February 5th, are wholly unfounded. We have it on authority that the subject of the dissolu- tion by parliament has not yet been even considered by the cabinet ; and we take it that should Sir Charles’ return be with intent to re-enter the government, there will be no dissolution until after his arrival in Canada, And it is not by any means certain that it will take place then.

et = The German Army.

The German War Office has completed arrangements for an increase of the army in April. The Government organs deny that any special Russo-German alliance directed against Austria has been formed. Articles in the Cologne Gazette reflect the increased irritation shown in official circles against Russia. The Berlin Post semi-ofticially de- clares that the recent anti-German articles which have appeared in the Russian press were not written by journalists, but by General Soboleti, formerly war minister at Sofia, and a staff officer named Pusrevstki. The Post further says it fails to understand the conduct of the Russian Government in permitting’ its officials to stir up war.

Tar teachers of Nova Scotia have delegated a committee to consider the advisability of es. tablishing a school to train teachers to teach science, and they have decided to start one next year at Acadia college, Wolfville. The term will be two years. Principal McKay, of Pictou, was appointed president of the execus tive committee of the teachers’ association. They have decided to ask Sir J. W. Dawson and Minister of Education Ross, of Ontario, | to deliver addresses at their annual meeting, next July. The Dartmouth town council have asked that Halifax be selected as the | place of meeting, so that teachers could at- ' oe the Tae exhibit that is to be held there next July, "Jape veqygueet will likely Le Cumagliett wrt.

Seeking for Millions.

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(Halifax Hevald. )

where they will seek to obtain possession of a fortune awarting the Ball family. The property was left by Sir Alexander Ball, Clovernor of Malta, and consists of large estates in Calcutta and properties in Lon- don. He died about eighty years ago and left these properties to Sir William Ball, who died about 15 years ago, when they reverted to John Ball and his heirs, This John Ball was a nephew of Sir Alexander's and son of Ingraham Ball, a member of the Executive Council and Judge of Cape Breton, who (the judge) died at Sydney in 1813, leaving two sonsand several daughters. One of these sons was the John Ball, above mentioned, and the other was William Robert Ball. The latter died without issue and the estates thus reverted to John Ball and shis heirs. John Ball married a Miss Forester, by whom he had four sons and four daughters of whom Wil- liam Robert Ball, John Ball and George Keith Ball, and Mrs. Robert McKay (Syd- ney) Mrs. Knights, and Mrs. John A. Moore (mother of William H. Moore, of North Sydney) survive. These are the heirs who now seek to obtain possession of the property. The reason that no effort has hitherto been made to secure this bo- nanza, is this. Sir Alexander Ball left the property to his only son. Incase he died without issue, his widow was to receive $5,000 a year from it. Sir William was 84 before he married, and died shortly after- wards. His widow is living yet and draw- ing the $5,000 a year from the property, the balance of which is accumulating for the benefit of the Cape Breton heirs. The property has been in chancery for some years. Before he died William Robert Ball made a Will and left his) right and interest in the property to his nephew, Alexander, eldest son of John, above men- tioned. This Alexander died in London some six or eight years ago, and willed whatever interest he might have had in the property to his son-in-law, one Thomas ivans, residing at Chimney Corner, Cape Breton. After Sir William Ball died, Evans made an attempt to obtain possession of the estate, valued at $500,000, and entered suit for it. Lady Ball resisted his claim, and the case was placed in chancery, the court finally awarding it to Evans. This was largely due to a will produced by Evans, and alleged to have been made by William Robert Ball; when as a matter of fact, the iatter’s was lost and never probated, That missing will was made 40 or 50 years ago; but the paper of the document produced by Evans was only a few years old. Lady Ball appealed the case, and the court reversed the deci- sion of the chancery court and awarded the estate to the heirs of John Ball in Cape Breton. Evans appealed from that to the house of lords, which confirmed the 4deci- sion of the court of appeal. And the heirs of John Ball then set to work in earnest to prosecute their claims. Messrs. George K., William L. senior, and George Ball junior are delegates appointed by the family to proceed to England to substantiate their claims and obtain possession of the estate, |

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Helpless Landlords.

A Dublin despatch says :—The first move by the legal profession on the part of land- lords to get at the money funded under the plan of campaign has just been made. Some of the tenants on the Ponsonby estate in Curk, and the Brooke estate in Wexford, have been served with summons in bankruptcy. I have seen one of the documents. It seeks to make a bankrupt of the tenant, unless he immediately pays one-half year's rent, which is all that he owes. The object of the landlords pre- sumably is to get the tenants into the bank- ruptey court, where they can be subjected to a searching examination in order to find out what they have done with the rent. If the tenant reveals the name of the trustee under the plan, a garnishee order will be issued requiring the trustee to restore to the landlord the amount of rent lodged by that particular tenant. It is possible the summonses may have been served as a piece of bluff merely, for it seems incredible that the landlords will be so absurd as to adopt these tedious, expensive and futile proceedings. To recover the rent of an en- tire estate by this method it would be neces- sary to set the whole machinery in opera- tion against every tenant separately, and even if tenants were to offer no obstruction it would take months and cost more than the amount of the rental to complete the order. But then the tenants are not pre- pared to make things easy. Nine weeks must elapse between the service of the first notice and the stage at which the bankrupt tenant is compelled to go into court. A vital rule in this receipe is first to catch your tenant. After six weeks the tenant may not be in the way. He may have gone on a little trip to New York for the time being ; but suppose he is caught, He may refuse to answer questions, and it will not bring the landlord any nearer to his rents to have the tenant committed for contempt of court. But suppose again he reveals the name of the trustee,if he knows it. Matters have been so arranged that the said trustee, while a man on whose in- tegrity tenants would pledge their lives, is yeta man of straw who has no _ pro- perty to be seized and who has placed the federal rents where they can- not be reached. The landlords, in fact, have no ff remedy against the plan. Only those of them who are stupid and obstinate will fight, will spend their money and will get no renis. Those who have sense will make terms and be thankful for a rounder sum than they will have been able to collect themselves had the plan not been formed. The farce at the police court in the proceedings for con- spiracy still goes on and the case has again been postponed till Tuesday. Counsel for the defendants suggested that postpone- ment sinc die and this seems to be what it will end in, aecording to public opinion. Nobody regards seriously the sham in Sligo last week. Counsel for the Woodford prisoners threw up their briefs on two occa- sions as a protest against the deliberate system of jury packing. Several of the juries consisted entirely of Protestants. In others there was but one Catholic, while the same Protestant jurors figured in a number of trials. Law in Ireland has ceased to command respect. :

Tr. P. Gra, 0. FP.

William lL. Ball, George K. Ball, sr. and George Ball, jr., came up on the St. Pierre | from North Sydney, en route for England,

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- SATURDAY,

JANUARY 8, 1887.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

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The Great George Sirect Fire.

Srr,—In reference to an article in your issue of 7th inst., signed by John Evans, the public, without examining the premises, would be led to the belief that my work- shop and his warelruse were separate buildings, which is not the case; and the insurance policy I have is for $1000 on the whole premises fronting on Great George Street.

His warehouse, the article says, was in

no way connected with his shop; but he does not say whether the grocery shop or the butcher shop. From the latter there is con- nection from the rear part of the premises where the fire originated; and I have been credibly informed that it would take a building three times the size of the one insured to hold $300 werth of such goods as was not insured in the warehouse oc- cupied by him.

I not only agree with the paragraph as to ne © gity of an investigation, but would also

say that the Insurance agents are in duty |

bound to the shareholders of the companies they represent, to demand a thorough in- vestigation, as well as for the safety of lives and property of the public.

JOHN STUMBLEs.

DIED.

At Hessle, Yorkshire, England, on the 6th inst., aged il years, Phillip William George Canning, R.N., F.m. OO: S., adds BC. P.2d,

In this city,on the 8th inst., Harry J.. only child of Geo. W., and Helen M, Gardiner, aged three months.

At Souris, onthe 4thinst., Mary, relict of the late Angus McDonald, at the advanced age of 104 years. Deceased enjoyed excellent health till within a few days of her death. She wasa good neighbor, a quiet, industrious woman, and her memory will be long cherished by relatives and friends. Her remains, followed by a largé con- course of people, were interred in the Catholie Cemetery at Souris on the Sth inst.

Excelsior Ice Rink.

PHIs Rink is now open for the season. for sale at Reddin’s rug Stove.

Tickets

Ladies’ Tickets.».-.. .. $5.00 Gents’ Tickets......... C00Ts oss ius ee

Tickets for the season—afternoons and Wed- nesday evenings: Ladies, Genta and Children, $1.50. cach.

A discount allowed to families or clubs. Pro- mecnade Tickets, $1.60.

Band,Nights—Tuesday and Friday evenings, Wednesday evening and Wednesday and Satur- day afternoon without Band.

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MANAGERS.

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In the Vice Admiralty Court of Prince Edward Island.

THE QUEEN va. the “Highland Light,” her Cargo, Stores, Fishing Gear, Boats, &c.

URSUANT to a Commission of Sale, issued from the above Court, and addressed to the

Marsbal ther of, | willsel!l or cause to be sold, at the Warehouse of Charles Owen, Esy., George- town, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th day of Janu- ary inst,at Twelve o'clock. neon, the following fishing outfit of the above vesse! :—

1 Seine Boat, with oars and gear belonging thereto.

1 Seine, about 210 fathoms.

1 Seine, about 200 fathoms,

1 Pocket.

1 Bait Mill,

FRED. W. HYNDMAN, Marshal Vice-Admiralty Court.

Ch’town, Jan. %, 18-7—-eod tl sale pat

The Missionary Anniversaries OFS —— Gaerne of this city will-be

SERMONS:

Sunday, 9th instant, Brick Church, Rev. W. W, Lodze, 10.30, a. m. Rey. W. Hamilton, 6.30, a. m. Second Church :— * Rev. W. Hamiiton, 10.30, a. m. Rev, W. W. Ledge, 6.30, p. m. MISSIONARY MEETINGS: Monday, i0ih instant, Brick Churck. Toesday, 11th instant, Second Church, Chair to be taken at 7.30, p. m. Cellections at all the services in behalf of the Missionary Society. Jan. 7, 1887.

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NOTIC KH.

UNTIL further notice a Special Passenger train

willleave Charlottetown fur Georgetown at 9p.m, every day, except Saturdays and Sun- days, returning to Charlottetown on arrival of steamer at Georgetown on following evening, instcad of leaving ‘slarlottetowna at usual time va Sat.irday evenings. Train will leave at 12.05 @.m., Mondays, returning same evening.

JAMES COLEMAN, Superintendent. Railway Oifice, Ch’town, Jan. 7th. 1337. —if wky prs Iwk

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"; HE Subscriber begs to notify the public that

his busiu’ss connexion with Mr. D. A. Bruce having ended, by mutual consent, he intends to open a Merchant Tailor’s Store, in the city, early in the Spring, when he hopes to receive the orders of his friends and to be favored with a share of public patronage.

: JAMES McLEOD. Ch’town., Jan, 5, 1887.

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CITIZENS’ SKATING RINK.

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HE Rink is now open for the season, Tickets for sale at the Apothecaries’ Hall, Cees aes, 8 ee cee. $3.25 NE NE cs secs conn cbn cas 4.50 Tickets for afternoon skating (only)— Ladies’, $1.50; Gents, $1.50; Children, $1.50. A discount allowed to families of three or more. Rink opea every afternoon (Tiuraday excepted) from 3to6p. m.; also, Mouday, Wednesday and Thursday night from 8 to10 p. m. Band in attendance Monday and Thursday night. W. W. STANLEY, : Seoretary. Jan. 5, 1S87—4i

CIGARS.

Best BRANDS in the City, Wholesale and retai) at Lowest Prices. Calland examine goods and prices,

MRS. B. CONNGLLY, Corner Qucen uad Liew Siweele, J bie by A887 —si wou

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SrOCcKE-TAKRINne.

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N ordet to reduce very low our stock in every department, prev . are now offering immense inducements to cash purchasers, FUR GOODS, of all kinds, at prices to clear. FUR-LINED DOLMANS AND FUR COATS, very cheap. Balance of WINTER DRESS GOODS and CLOTHS reduced ver CARPETS, very cheap. WOOL CLOUDS, SHAWLS, &e., &c., largely reduced.

HOUSE-FURNISHINGS,

of every kind, at unusually LOW PRICES.

ious to stock-taking, we

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Ch'town, Jan. 4, 1887.

THE GREAT

Clearance Sale

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CLEARANCE SALE.

“A HAPPY KEW YEAR TO ALL.”

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i E. PROWSE takes this opportanity.of wishing his many customers and friends ‘A 4, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” and at the same time wishes to tell them that he can sellthem a SUIT or OVERCOAT at such alow price that they will feel happy, notwithstanding the low prices of oats, pork, potatoes, Ke., &c.

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Co a0 So Dae. Gor cg

He has the Greatest Assortment of

OVERCOATS AND

EVER SHOWN ON P. E. ISLAND.

SUi'bs

WORSTED GVERCOATS FROM $5.00, UP.

Merchants may blow and howl, but L. E. sells the cheapest.

EVERY DEPARTMENT FULL OF CHEAP GOGDS,

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His Custom Tailoring Department is turning out splendid fits, a@ GIVE HIM A TRIAL. No trouble to show goods.

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