DAILY EXAMINER.

OCTOBER 17, i891.

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No Similarity. ir would be greatly to the advantage of be es Nic- holson and the dismissals of Messrs. Man. - ing and Harper. The Patriot's editor know full that the facts would not bear him out attempt, pre- sumes on the ignorance ur forgetfulness they are

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ing in such an of the public. He assumes that similar. Everyone in public life at the time knows that Mr. Manning was dis- missed in response to a popular demand made by men of both political creeds, be- cause he lacked the administrative ability necessary to the successful} and harmon- ious working of the present Education Act.

The mistakes of Mr. Manning as_ every- body knows, contributed very largely to the downfall of the Davies administration, and inthe hight of this knowledge, the Government in their own interests, as;well as for the cause of education, could not do otherwise than replace him by a man who had shown in previous positions the shrewdness, caution and executive power required. Besides, there was a widespread prejudice against employing foreigners if competent men could be procured at home. So littl: had politics to do with Mr. Manning's dismissal that it was not even known what his political inclinations were.

This statement is also true of Mr. Har- per. But the electorate have not forgotten the struggle for existence between the Normal School, as established in the old Wesleyan Academy and the Prince of Wales College, and the bitter rivalry be- tween the heads of these institutions. Then the Amalgamation Act was passed by the Sullivan Government in June, 1879, and Mr. Harper was appointed Training Mas- ter, under the principalship of Dr. Ander- son. This action of the Government shows that there was no intention to dismiss Mr, Harper, Then came a year of unpleasant- ness—we use the mildest term—between Dr. Anderson and Mr. Harper, during which the work of Prince of Wales College and Normal School was unsatisfactory to all concerned,—to the students, to the Government, to the public. It became evident that either the Training Master or the Principal had tu go. It was impvasible for the two men to work together. A choice had to be made, and again the out- sider who was considered inferior in point of ability and scholarship to Dr. Anderson was asked to step out. Both gentiemea were dismissed simply because it was im- possible to retain them and have harmouy reign in the working of our education:l system.

Now, how stands it with Mr. Nicholson ? In May, 1890, the office of Superintendent of Education became vacant through the death of Mr. Montgomery, No dishonor could attach to any applicant for the vacancy, as must be the case when a posi- tion is filled by a competent officer. Mr. Nicholson submitted his name, and was ap- pointed. The editor of the Patriot asserted that his appointment was due to political pressure, We will prove that such was not the case; and even were it so, and pro- vided that merit also was considered, there isno need of complaint. It is perfectly natural that a Government should show it- self friendly to its friends under such cir- cumstances. Mr. Nicholson’s application was received but a few days before the meeting of the Government at which he was appointed. It was sent to the only member of the Government known to him outside of his father, and without the lat- ter's knowledge. Mr. Nicholson’s father was uct present at the first session of the Government when the matter was considered, nor was he pre- sent when the appointment was made, and neither by letter nor word of mouth did he attempt to influence a single member. Farther, in his application Mr. Nicholson stated that he did not apply on political grounds, and that, ‘if the Government ap- pointed a man who, in their judgment, was better qualified for the position, he would not be the least disappointed.”

During one year and four months Mr. Nicholson filled the position with general satisfaction,—not a of

complaint any

weight being heard against him. Even members of the Government are constrain- ed to admit that charge could be brought against him, and that, if dismiss- ed, it would be solely fer political reasons. We are also informed by Mr. Nicholson that before the intentions of the present Government towards him were disclosed, he offered to resign his position at the close of the present school year, and agreed to give either a written guarantee that he would do so, or submit his resignation at once ou condition that it be then accepted. To be dismissed after only one year's hard and faithful service, after obligations of a private nature had been undertaken with the full knowledge of the Government after having been retained in oftice for thées months beyond the regular schoo! year— soo ce hen alls Eee aDove assurance had been given by Mr. Nicholson, 18 it to be wondered at that his treatment should be characterized as “‘ barbarous.”

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Notes and Comments. —-The Parnellites have issued a mani- festo in which they express their tntention of keeptng up the ticht against Gladstone, and say they will continue the struggle for self government for lreland without regard to what the McCarthyites and their Liberal

allies may say or do.

The assessed value of the real and per- sonal property in the state of Kansas (other than railways) is $290,592,711. The

mortgage indebtedness of the same State

| (other than railways) is $235,485,108, or } 8O per cent

A Canadian calamity howler would have a great field for operation in Kansas.

of the total assessed value.

—The tund for providing a memorial to the late Sir John A. Macdonald in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, now amounts to about £280. The subscribers include Lords Rosebery, Derby, Aberdeen, Kimberly, Knutsford, Cranbrook, Dufferin, Lnds- downe, and Brassy; the Duke of Cam- bridge, Mr, Chamberlain, and Mr. Bal- four.

—At the close of the fiscal year 1891, the net debt of Canada was $237,797,674, but $264,000 more than it was atthe close of the fiscal year 1890, and but $4,638,000 more than it was at the close of the fiscal year 1886. Since June 30-h the debt has been reduced by $2,327,500. So that in five years and three montis our national debt bas only increased by $2,300,000. lhis is. certainly not an alarming increase And the burdeu of the debt, the per capita interest,is but seven centsa head more than it was in 1878.

—The London Board of Trade returns show a steady expansion of Anglo-Canadian trade. Exports to Canada expanded 3 55 per cent. during September, and 1.53 dur- ing the nine months compared with last year. Imports from Canada expanded 3 and 1.36 per cent. during the same period. The aggregate trade for the nine months was £10,492,637 against £10,545,483 for hesame period in J890. The increases are fairly general throughout the list There were enormous increases in British imports of Canadian wheat and flour in the nine months, namely, £1,412,205 against £568,073. Wood imports decreased from £2,738,000 to £1,890,000.

—The heating apparatus in the City Butiding is not in working order, and as a result, the « flicials in the different civic of- fices are suffering greatly from the cold. The City Clerk has been ebliged to move his books into the Mayor’s Office, where there is a grate; the Clerk of the City Court has a notice on the door of his of- tice informing persons who may have busi- ness to transact with bim that he can be found “tat the police station,” where there is a stove; and the officials in the office of the Water Commissioners can only keep the blood in their veins from freezing by walking up and down the room almost con- tinuously. This should not be so. We trust that no time will be lost in putting the apparatus in working order again.

—At the last meeting of the City Coun- eila letter was read from Chief Nagineer Large informing the Board that the Cui- z+os Band had been elected honorary mem- bers of the Fire Department, and asking that the Band be allowed the free use of the vacant room in the City Building te practice in. The letter was referred to a committee of councillors to take action thereon. The request is a reasonable one, and should be granted. The Citizens Band is essentially a city institution. The instruments were purchased by the citizens, and in return for the kindness thus shown, Mr. Galbraith, the veteran leader, and the inembers of the band have always shown a disposition to favor the citizens with good music when the oppor- tunity presented itself. Then let them be helped aloag by giving the accommodation asked for. The citizans will not grumble. The members of the Band are not million- aires, and should not be expected to pay the rent of a practice room, purchase music and pay all the running expenses of the organization out of their own pockets.

—The Empire says: If there is one part of the Dominion more than another which has been pointed toas suffering from the National Policy, as cut off from its ** nat- ural market,” and ‘‘*divorced from the continent tu which it belongs,” it is Prince Edward Island. But the Island exhibition has just been held, and it was a good one. The British farm delegates were there. They spoke cheerfully of the Island’s butter making capacity; its ability to raise oats, wheat, barley, the excellent outlook for raising ca‘tle and horses. Where is the market for these things? Britain can take ail the surplus butter, cheese, wheat, oats, two-rowed barley, cattle and good horses the Island can supply, and is, in fact, the ouly unlimited outside market for these products. The delegates also urged sheep growing, and recommended farmers not to sell their coarse grains, but feed them to stock. The Oppositivn policy is- to culti- vate the United States as a market for coarse grains by piling up heavy discrimin- atory duties against Britain.

Religious Services.

Rev A A McKenzie, M A, B D, will con- duct both services in St James’ church te- morrow.

St. Paul’s Chureh.—Services to-morrow as follows: Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 o'clock; Evening Prayer, Sermon and Holy Communion at 7 o'clock,

St. Peter’s Church.—Services to-morrow (Festival of St Luke the Evangelist), will be as followe: Holy Communion at 8 a ™m; Morning Prayer at 10.15; Holy Communion (choral) and Sermon at 11 am; Evensong at 7 o'clock, The Incumbent, Rev James Simpson, will preach in the evening on the Scrip'ural authority for Confession and Absolution.

Remember the Goepel Meeting Sund afternoon in McLeod’ Halil, 4 o'clock, conducted by the railway men. Strangers wlways welcome. Lesson: Hebrews 23 ‘“‘How can we escape if we negleet so great salvation.”

Baptist church. — Services will be con- ducted at llam and 7pm. Preaching on both occasions by the Rev J A Ford BA, of St John. Sunday School at 230° ' meeting Monday and Wednesday at 7.3 Prayer meeting in mission :v0m Thursday.

Zion Charech.—Services to-morrow will be couducted by the Rev avid Sutherland pastor, In the morning at }1 o'clock, and in the evening at 7 o'clock. Morning prayer meeting at 10.15. Sabbath School and Bible classes will meet at 2.30 p m.

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Literary Notes.

‘* 1s confession to a priest in accordance with the teaching of the Church of Eng- land?’ A sermon dealing with this ques- tion, preached by the Rev. James Simp- son, has been published in pamphlet form and can be obtained at the bookstores. Mr. Simpson cites the prayer book of the Church of England, which every Church

of England man believes to be founded upon the Holy Scriptures and not inconsistent therewith. He

quotes, first, the {words of the Bisttop to every priest whom he ordains : ‘Receive the Hely Ghost for the Oflice and Work of a Priest in the Church of Ged, now com- mitted unto thee by the imposition of our hands. Whose sins thou dost forgive, they are forgiven; and whose sins theu dost re- tain, they are retained. And be thou «# faithful Dispenser of the Word ot God, ard of his holy Sacrawents; In the nsine of the Father, and of the Sov, and the Holy Ghost. Amen.”

He then quotes the long exhortation which is ordered to be read on the Sunday betore the Holy Communivn is celebrated. The priest has to say :

“And because it is requisite, that no man should come to Holy Communion, but with a full trust in God's mercy, and with a quiet conscience; therefore, if there be any of you who by this means capnot quiet his own con- science herein, but reqnireth further comfort or counsel, let him ceme to me, or to some other discreet and learned Minister of God's Word, and open his grief; that by the minis try of God's Holy Word he may receive the benetit of absolution, together with ghostly counsel and advice, tu the quieting of his con- science, aud avoiding of all scruple and doubt- fulness.”

Then he turns to the office for Visitation of the Sick, and reads, —

‘*Here sha!l the sick person be moved to make a special Confession of his sins, if he feels his conscience troubled with any weighty matter, After which Confession the Priest shall absolve him (if he humbly and beartily desire it) aftec this sort -

“Our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath left power to His Church to absolve all sinners who truly repent and believe in Him, of Hie great mercy forgive thee thine offences; And by His authority committed to me, I absolve thee from all thy sins, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen”

Mr. Simpson is careful to say that Con- fession is not compulsory in the Church of England, But he maintains that his priests have the right to hear confessions and the power to absolve the contrite sinner *“‘in the name of the Father, and of the Son of the Holy Ghost,”

Finally he quotes Cranmer, Latimer and Ridley in favor of confession; shows that the Lutherans in Norway and Sweden have te make their confession before receiving Holy Communien to this day, aud that Calvin biw self advised every sinner in distress to ‘‘use the private confession to his pastor,”—and adds :

-‘‘Cranmer, Latimer, Ridléy, Luther and Calvin all uphold the doctrine of confession, then, and yet modern Protestantism teaches that it is the invention of Satan for destroying souls. Alas! how has modern Protestantism tallen from the teaching of its founders vt 300 years ago.” ,

Judging by his ski'ful presentation of the points in his argument, we conclude that Mr Simpson would prove himself an able contro- versionalist ia respect to any matter about which there is really any question,

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LETTERS TO THE KD:TCR

He is Here.

Srr,— Referring to my challenge which appeared in your paper of Thuraday I beg to say that | have arrived is Charlottetown and way be seen at the Hotel Davies. Ii any of the bicyclists here will do’ me the favor of calling un me, we could arrange for a series of races to be held immediate- ly, when it will be my pleasure to demon atrate beyoud doubt or cavil whe the gen- uine champion is, and to hold up to ucter scorn and contumely the spurious ones. | am no boaster (like certain wheelmen of this city.) lam also a gentleman, and | know what I am talking about when I say that all Canada has nut produced a man my equal, I again repeat that it is beneath my dignity to race against a ‘*goat.”

Joun Atperr Surru, JR.

—_—_———_——an<< <a Personal.

Rev. W. W. Brewer, pastor of the Meth- odist brick church ia Charlottetown, who has been in Moncton, the gust of Rev. Mr. Dein- stadt, of the Wesley Memorial church, re- turns to Prince Kdward Island to-day,— Moncton Times,

Hon, MacKenzie Bowell, Minister of Rail. ways, and Mr, Schreiber, are making a tou of the Maritime Provinces, inspecting Government Railwsys. They will probably visit the Island next week.

Local Notices.

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Another lot of those cheap grapes rec: ived

this morning and selling fast at Beer & Goi s. oct)? 2i

Go to Beer & Goff’s for cheap grapes to- uight—only 12 cents per pound. — oct 17 i

Experience and common sense has tawht us that advertising the truth and dealng fair with the people pays the best, and when we say we sell mens’, boys’ snd children’s readymade clething cheaper thon any other men on P. E. Island we can prove it by showing our goods and quoting prices. —Prowse Bros., the Wonderful Cheap Men. 016 3)

We have the smallest expense. We have the largest stuck of overcoats, caps cats and reelera in town, and the best judges of tine clothing sav we have the cheapest on P. E Island. —Prowse Bros, the Wonder- ful Cheap Men. old Si

Kind attention to our qnarterly accomts will be appreciated by Mark Wright & Co. $7

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No more misery with the wash. No more dirt in the kitchen. The old chem- ical powders have had their day. They now cease to be. Lessive Phenix is the name of the new solutive. It is so emollient in its proportions that, used in the bath, it makes tke skin soft and fair. No more soda. No more ashes. Use Les- sive Phenix and the wash is a pleasure White or colored clothes, it is all the samé, it makes them all beautiful. Use Lessive Phenix upon silver or tinware and ths cleansing and brightening effects are mat velous. Ask yorr grocer for it,—and don’t take the injurious powders.

CRAPAUD EXHIB!

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HORSES.

Cart Staliion, 4 years old—1,

Profit, Tryon. Cart Stallion, Lee, Tryon. Cart Filly, 2 years old—1, Jes Roger-| aon, County Line; 2, Robert Rogerson, | Crapaud. Cart Filly, Howatt, Tryon. Carriage Stallion, 2 years old—1, Rich’d | Lord, Tryon. | | |

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Oarriage Filly, 3 years old—1, Duncan MePhai}, James McVitie, Crapaud.

Carriage Filly, 1} years old—1, Cornelius | Campbell, ©: pe

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General purpose horse, 4 years old —], | Duncan McPhail, Desabie. General purp se, 2 years old—1, Alfred | Sherren, Crapaud. Carriage Filly, 2 years old—1, Geo Wad | man, Augustine Cove. .

Carriage Colt, 6 months old—1, John MeVitie.

Carriage Stallion, 14 years old—James Hickey, Cape Traverse.

JUDGES.

Horses—George Essory, Charlottetowu; Daniel McKenzie, Royalty: W H Collett, Westmoreland. | Vegetables and Fruit—J.mes Moore,

Robt McVitie, Westmorelaud.

lottetownr Geo Stordy, Crapiud; T B

Howatt, Crapand. {tn Toe Examiner's report of yesterday | for John Forbes, winner of prize for Buck- | wheat, read John Fal!,taud in respect to) Boots and Shoes, for Divid Sherren, read | David McQuarrie. | BIRTH.

At Annapolis, N. 8.,0n the %ch inst, the

wife of F. J. Kennedy, Agent of the Bank of Nova Scotia, of a daughter.

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MARRIED.

At the Sea View Hote', Souris, on the 15th inst, by the Rev. J. G. Cameron, Mary Alletta, daughter of the late Theophilus Webster, Esq., of Marie, to Charles Hibbert Townshend, of Rollo Bay.

Pugwash and P. E. Island

STEAMBJAT COMP’.

STEAMER “ MAYPLOWEE,”

J. W. Welling, Commander,

EAVES Charlottetown every Monday,

Wednesday and Friday Morning, at

10 o’clock, connecting with Train at Oxford

Junction. She will lay over at Charlottetown every Sunday.

Returning, leaves Pogwash every Tuesday, Phursday and Saturd«y Morning, on the arrival of Express Train that connects with the Chicago Express at Oxford Junction, arviving in Charlottetown about 3 p. m.

This is the shortest, most direct and cheap- er than any other route to or from Prince Kdward Island.

Through Freight and Passage solicited to any point,

The next trip of the Steamer will be from Charlottetown on Wednes- day, the ist inst.

W. W. CLARKE, Agent. Ch’town, Oct. 14, 1891—dy tf pat

EXPLANATION.

IR,—In order to correct the impression that may be formed from the wording of Mr. Beairsto’s notice re Woodstock coilec- tions, I may say that for the FALL of 1890 Mr. Beairsto was acting Agent, although I received collec'ions during that time. As he, however, wished to close the collections im- mediately, I placed them in bis Attorney’s hands in June-last, at the same time NoTIFY ING THE AGENTS TO RECEIVE NO MORE COLLEC- TIONS FOR THE FALL or 1890, as before they could report Mr, Beairsto’s Attorney might notify the customers who paid, which would lead to confusion and be very unsatisfactory. This September, however, the Agents write that customers are confused as to whom pay- ment should be made; hence Mr. Beairsto’'s nutice attempting to make it clear, but so worded as to make it very doubtful as to why uo more money is to be paid me. Ili justice to Mr. Beairsto and to myself I deem it nec- essary to make this explination. Yours truly,

J. E. MORSON, Ch'town, Oct. 17, 1891—dy Lv wy li

Sons of Temperance.

a Forty-Third Annual Session of the Grand Division, 8. of t'., of ?. K. Island, will be held at Hamilton on WEDNESDAY, 28th inst., commencing at 10 a. m

The usual reduced fares on railway have been secured, and tickets to Kensingtoa will he issued on 27th and 28°h, good fr retarn up to and on the 30°h inst.

Delegates coming by train will ask for ‘ickets to Grand Division, and those wishiag to be mes at Kensivgtoa wili write Mr. Ken- reth McKay, Hamiiton.

A Publis Temperance Meeting will be held in the evening.

JESSE S. BURNS, G. Lower Freetown, Oct. 17, 1891—d li. w li

To Produce Shippers !

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ULL and reliable information as to the state of our Cape Breton Produce Mar- ket, and as to size and assortment of cargoes, is obtainable by application to D. A. SMITH, Commission Merchant, North Sydney, C. B., Oct. 16, 1861. guar

MO N a i OA a ARTIES desiring to borrow moaey on

Pp either City or Farm Prope ty, in sums of from TWO to THREE HUNDRED DOL. LARS, can obtain the same on the most reasonable terms and at a low rate of interes by applying to

JAMES H. REDDIN,

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Westmoreland; Matthey Smith, Hampton;

Sheep and Cattle —John Ssunders, Char- |

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HASZARD & MOORE, 162 QUEEN SQUARE

Charlottetown, Oct. 1, 1891.

TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS

In Every Line During This Week and Nexts |

Grand Exhibition Display of Fancy ods!

—-—- INCLUDING ——— Albume, Dressing Cases, Perfume Cases, Mirrors, Photo Frames, Purses, peor

Writing Desks, Ink Stands, Whisk Holders, ete., ex, WINDOW SHADES, ROOM PAPER and CURTAIN POLES s*i7 Binding kept eomsie . the cheapest. quite’ .

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BOOKS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION and Style of SCHOOL and COLLEGE BROOKS cheaper than . A large assortment of FANCY STATIONERY PAPER from 3 ¢% J cts. per package ; FOOLSCAP, 7 cta. per quire

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