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Che Daily Examiner OCTOBER 16,

1885

The Good Example of Vineland,

New Jersey

IMPRESSED by the importance of iv- ducing our citizens to adopt some good of a cleanly removal of the excreta, garbage, and offal generally, from their premises, and knowing the value of a good example, we wrote to Dr. E. C. Bidwell, of Vineland, New Jersey, upon the subject, and we subjoin his reply.

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order, that the whole borough is clean. It is like a huge garden, with hedges. grass plots, shade trees, perfect road- ways, even and level sidewalks, and no- where anything to offend the most sensi tive stranger. The whole population is a unit in their approbation of concerted action, and no one flinches from doing

his individual duty as a good citizen witha good grace, because they see the benetit of co-operation, and well know also that their Board of Health never tolerates any disobedience to their instructions. The Doctor writes as follows :—

‘Your correspondent was, I thiuvk,

the tirst publicly to advocate the methed of

offal which has yvrown into the removing system employed in this place. There were difficulties in the way at the begin ning which had te be gradually overcom: before it came to be, as it is now, a good working system. One of the chief of these difficulties was the inconvenience and in sufficiency of the receptacles, or no recep- tacles, formerly in use. This has been

remedied by the persistent efforts of the Board of Health who have bean, I am hap pily to eay, well sustained by public opinion. Their ordinances, providing for the discontinuance of vaults aud for the in- troduction of movable light tubs or boxes met with resistance in a few instances, but following upthe matter with patience, aa wellas perseverance, only in one case has the Roard been obliged to resort to legal steps for itsenforcement. The removal of solid or eemi-solid material is thus fairly well provided for, We really co not know how, under existing conditions, it could be much improved.”

‘The liquid of the household which should never go into the receptacles for solids, is essily disposed of for residen- ees which have a yard or lawn with some trees or shubbery or only a grass plat, with incidental advantage to the vegetation whatever it is It only requires attention to its proper distribution

‘* In the business part of the town where the back yards small and withou! vegetation, the case is different. Its valu: as a fertilizer is not sufficient to tempt farmers or gardeners to transport it a mile er more for its own sake. Its removal is, therefore, attended with some expense.

‘*T should have mentioned above that our Board of Health enjoin the the free use of ashes or dry earth or other absorbent, aud that the injunction seems to be pretty generally obeyed. Our people have come to appreciate the importance and value of the practice, as conducive to comfort as well as to health.”’

Yours truly, E. C. Bipwett, M. D. The Carolines.

Mr. E. E. Strong, writing in Science, thinks that the interests neither of civili- zation nor humanity require that neither Spain or Germany should assume control of the Caroline Islands. Whatever has been done for them hitherto has been done by the agents of the American Board of Foreign Missions. In 1852 missions were established on Ponape and since then Kusaie, Ruk and the Mortlock group have beed occupied. From those points the missionaries extended their labors to most of the adjoining islands, as well as to the Marshall and Gilbert groups. At present twelve American missionaries, men and women, aided by a barquentine with auxiliary steam- power, are engaged in the work. By that means the converts, as soon as they are well enough trained to teach others, are distributed among the islands, where they sometimes have charge of native

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congregations. In some places the whole population attends the mis- sionary schools. In fact, the condi-

tion of society in several of the islands has entirely changed since the mission- aries began to labor in them. The peo- ple are respectably clad and willingly accept the teaching offered them. The missionary vessel, in its present voyage, is expected to land teachers on Yap. The population of the Carolines is doubt- ful. Ponape, may have 5009 inhabi- tants; Ruk, about 12,000, while Yap has from 8,000 to 10,000.

Fast Roller Skating.

A VERY large andieuce attended at Roller Rink last

the evening to witness the contest betweon Saunders, Skinner and Snowdon. The race was fora gold medal and $50 cash to first, end $25 to second. The course was five miles, and the race was started at 9 30. Skinner took the lead at the start with Saunders second and Snow- den third. When they had skated three miles these positions were reversed, several times with Saunders constantly holding second position and making a grand race for first. On the last mile it was difficult to tell who would be vic torions, but Snowden, who skated the race through- out in splendid form foryed to the front and held the position to the finish with Saun- ders second and Skinner third, The great- e3' enthusiasm prevailed and the men were cheered to the echo at the close. To-night the men will skate the second heat for the

medal and prizes, and an ezhibi 0: of fancy | tkating will be given by Mr. Skinner, Tha | Rin : : Pal i ; 2

and of the &2d Battalion last evening |

disc: ursed some Sy iendid selections. Band has improved wonderfully of late its performance last night was the cause of much favorable comment. It will also be present at the contest to-night.

The time made in the race was 19.07,

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The system, which Dr. Bid- | weil eXplains, is in such good working |

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‘MATTERS IN THR RAST.

The Roumelian Difficulty

‘THE UNSPEAKABLE TURK DENQUNCED. (pinious of

a& Native Syrian,

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‘Rev. Mr. Howie Interviewed.

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Art the close of the lecture in St. James’

‘*Where were you born?’ | ‘In the village of Shwire, sixty miles | west of Damascus, and in the Patriarchate | of Antioch, Turkey in Asia.” } ‘*What is your opinion of the present Roumelian difticuly ?”

‘I consider that the Turk has con- clusively and at every turn proved himself, not only an alien, but also an enemy to healthy civilization and progress. As the champion of Mohammedism, he regards all non-Mohammedans as infidels and not worthy to live, and as far as he had oppor- tunities, he showed himself true to his convictions, and did not hesitate to in- stigate and encourage risings and disorders which resulted in outrages and atrocities inflicted upon his christian subjects. Hence I regard every movement or measure which hastens the dis-memberment of Turkey and the nuetralization of Turkish power to be at once desirable and necessary.”

‘*Do many people in Syria share these views ?”

‘* Ail non-Mohammedans do, and probably man» Mohammedans who are not Turks.”

**Suppose Turkey in Europe were broken up and the Turks diven into Asia. What then?’

‘* Asiatic Christians won’t fare any

better, and ss long as the Turk considers himeelf in duty bound to propagate Moham- medism by all possible means, little or no hope can be entertained of any improve- ment, end the safety and comfort of non- Mobammedism in Turkey or Asia_ will depend upon the protection and watchful- ness of European powers.”

‘“* Who do the Syrian Christians regard as their champion” ?

‘** Russia, of course; and to some extent France.”’

‘** How do they come to regard these as their champions ?”

‘** In the first place, French end Russian Consu's have been known to aid Christians | to obtain justice and to escape oppression | in the course of local administration. And in the second place, the Eastern Christians believe that all the wars which Russia pro- claimed against Turkey were in the interest of the Christians. Moreover, in the year 1860, thousands of Christians were massecred in Damascus and in Lebanon, and the work of murder would have been continued but for the prompt landing of Frevch troops in the disturbed districts,”

** Did the French occupy Lebanon ?”

‘They did for a short time, greatly to the delight of the people; but Lord Duf- ferin, your late Governor-General, was soon on the spot and brought about the pre- sent arrangement.”’

‘‘What do you mean by the present ar- rangement ?”

(a) ‘‘ That the Governor-General of Lebanon, though a Turkish sobject, should be a Christian.”

(6) ‘*That the powers should be ccnsent- ing parties to his appointment.”

(c) “ That he should hold office for che term of ten years.”

(d) ** ‘that he should organize native gendarmes for the purpose of keeping order in his Provinces.”

‘**You have said that the Christian people regard Russia, and to some extent, France as their champions. In what light do they view England ?”’

‘““As a power which is hindering their emancipation and, no doubt, they would have preferred perpetual French eceupation to Lord Dufferin’s arrangement.”

‘*Do the people understand what French cecupa'ion means, that is from a political stand point ? ”

‘* 1 cannot say that the people, as a whole,’ are enlightened on diplomatic questions, but French occupation would mean to them something that is not Turkish rule.”’

‘*Do you suppose the people cf Syria capable of self-government ?”

** Hardly,”

ee Why ,?

‘* Because the present population is about one million, and a curious million it is; as incoherent as a haggis.”

** What do you understand by Syria?’

‘** The country which lies on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean, having Asia Minor on the north and Arabia on the south, or, in Seriptural phraseology, from Beersheba to the entrance of Hamath.”

‘* What is the cause of this want of unity among the people of Syria?”

‘* No doubt the chief cause is the reli- gious difference,”

‘Would the Christians prefer Russian rule ?”’

‘**No doubt ; but it may be that the sects which are in communion with the Church of Rome would lean to France.”

*“ Are the people favorable to modern civilization ?’

** Clearly they are.”

‘** Does ‘Turkish rule tend iin the same direction ?”

™ Certainly not.”’

“6 Why iy

‘Tt seems as if the Turk hed worked himself into the belief that changes are dangerous. Besides, constitutional govern- ment is inconsistent with Mohammedanism, and therefore impossible. In the second place, the government has multiplied diffi- culties whenever the qnestion of railroads came up.”

‘*Do you consider a railroad through Syria practicable ?”

‘*There are no engineering difficulties which cannot he overcome, but pecuniary difficulties are insurmountable, as far as the natives are concerned. I am of opinion, however, that had the government been favorable, foreign companies would have undertaken the work long ere this.”

‘Do you consider that it would be of any | advantage to the c yuntry?” | “Undoubtedly. For the climate and scil |of Syria are of the best, and under good government and improved means of convey- ance, there is no reason why farming and ' agriculture in general shoald not flourish,

} : Chureh our reporter called upon Mr. Howie | | aud interviewed him on the above sul ject. |

Ancient historians tell us that Syria once supported 12,000,000 of people.”

**Has Russia a bold in Syria?” | *Raussian subjects have landed property in Jerusalem, but the people whom Ruesia could ase as tools are not sufficiently strong to be of much service.” yy | Are you aware if she uses any means to _ foster antagonism to the Turk?”

“Such a course is hardly practicable in Syria”

‘‘What is your opinion of the much talked of Jewish occupation of Palestine?”

*Scarcely probable in present circum- stances, tor much of the land lies waste and requires meh toil and expense before it could be renovated, and it is not likely that the Jews would risk attempting any- thing of the kind as long as the Turk is master.”’

**You mean by that that the Jews are not investing in land property there?”

**Exactly.”

‘Low long since you left Palestine?”

‘Five years ’

**What was the state of the Jews then ?”

**Poor, indeed.”

‘‘What effect do you suppose the present

toumelian troubles are likely to have on Asiatic Turkey?”

‘As a matter of fact, the Russio-Turkish war of 1876 and previous similar wars have had the effect of, exasperating Asiatic Mohammedens, and il is more than likely that if the Turk is beaten again in Europe, relation between Christians and Mohamme- dans in Asia will not improve.”

The Potato Crop in the United States.

Exhaustive reports to the New England Homestead from 700 correspondents indi- cate that the potato crop of New England and New York is fully one-third below the average, and a trifle smaller than last year. The acreage is about the same asin 1884, when it was 15 per cent. below the average. Bugs have not been as destructive as usual, but the ‘‘ scab” is every year becoming more and more prevalent, until this season a large portion of the crop is not smooth and fair. Late potatoes have rotted to e large extent in western and northern Ver- mont and the shipping counties of New York state. Washington county, N. Y., which is one of the greatest potato counties in the country, is so afflicted with rot that whole fields are now being plowed under, and some large growers will not have enough tubers for family use. The yield in South- ern New England is generally light, especially in Connecticut, where rot is re- ported in late patches, as well as in western Maseachusetts. In eastern sections the crop is better, and Maine has nearly an average yield, with not as much rot as ip some years.

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The Political Situation in France. A careful ca'culation shows that the Conservatives will probably number about 210 in the new Chamber. M. Ciemen- ceau’s party will have 124 and Repubiicans of other shades 250. Clemenceau’s position, therefore, will be somewhat like Parnell’s in the English Parliament. By uniting upon any important division with either party, he may turn the scale as he likes, and it is but too probable that he will use his tactics in such a way as to render any stable government majority impossible.

The North Atlautic Steamship Co

FOR LONDON.

THE STEAMSHIP

‘CLIFTON’

VILL LEAVE Cheristtetown fer Londen on or about the 7th NOVEMBER,

FOR LIVERPOOL.

THE STEAMSHIP

“Nellie Wise”

WiLL LEAVE Charlotietown fer Liverpool on or about the 15th NOVEMBER,

For Freight and Passage apply to FENTON T. REWBERY, Agent

Ch’town, Oct. 16, 1885.

KEROSENE.

OW landing, Fx Schs **Darling” :—

150 casks WATER WHITE, 150 casks PRIME WHITE.

For Sale at Lowest Prices.

FENTON T. NEWBERY, Oct. 16—3i wky 2i jour her pat 3i wky 2i

COAL! COAL! TONS Anthracite, Egg and Chestnut, and

3 60 all other kinds always on hand and Cheap for Cash at

R. MCMILLAN’S COAL DEPOT. Oct. 16, 1885—tf

APPLES, ORANGES, ONIONS,

At Auction, at Rooms to-morrow, SATUR- DAY, 17th inst., at 2 o'clock, p. Mm. :~

75 Bris choice APPLES; Gravensteins, &c. 5 do ORANGES. 3 do American ONIONS. A. H. B. MACGOW AN, Auctioneer,

‘Arianna’ and

Ch’town, Oct, 16, '85—1i

HX AMINE

MANTLE

able Goods :—

Long Nap Long Silk

Dolmans, beaver cloths. ever shown,

Fitch, &., &c.

Ch’town, Oct. 15, 1885.

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Short Jersey Cloth Jackets. Sheit Curl Cloth Jackets. Short Nap Cloth Jackets.

(German Manufac

ture, Beautifully Braided )

Long Gtitoman (loth Paletots.

Cloth Paletets. Ottoman Paletots.

(Perfect Fitting.)

Children’s Jackets and Ulsters, iv Curi Cloths, &.; largest assortment we have

San.

CEO, DAVIES & Co.

LENBEN HEUSE

DEPARTMENT.

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LARGE STOCK now showing of New, Choice, Fashion-

light

Fur-Lined Cloaks, in Gray Squirrel, White Squirrel,

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OFFEE

300 Boxes Figs.

Ch’town, Oct. 13, i885.

GREAT PREPARATIONS

—— FOR ——

FALL TRADE AT THE FLOUR AND THA STORE,

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ON HAND AND TO ARRIVE:

ped large and direct importations frem London enable us to give Extra Good Value in half-chests, caddies, five-pound air- / tight tins (Screw tops) &c., &e.

Warranted Extra Strong.

| 1.580 barrels Matchless, Kent Mil's, and other cheice < brands—Very / We Guarantee Sutisfaction or money refunded.

cheap.

300 Boxes and Half- Boxes Choice Raisins. 40 Kegs Grapes. 3,000 pounds Currants.

Holasses, Kerosene Oil, Soap, Brooms, &., Kc. Wholesale Buyers can Make Money by buying from us. Retail Buyers can Save Money by buying from us.

Our Hotte: “ BUST QUALITY AT LOWEST PRICE.”

Bre R & GOB #B".

Java, * aracaibo and Rio, &e., &e , fresh roasted and ground on our premises. po not buy the imported, adulterated Ground Coffee.

Head Office _ -

ABLE RATES.

HORAC

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AND FLOWERS, TWEED, &e

Next Door to Ch’town, Sept. 21—wkly

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WW BS'T HRN Fire Assurance Co-

INCORPORATED, L851.

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- ‘Toronto, Ont.

Office: In Cameron’s Block, South Side Queen Square.

4) HWASZARD, General Agent, P, E. Island.

Ch’town, Oct. 3, °85—I1mo eod

83 Queen Street.

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The balance of my stock expected daily.

A. L. BROWN,

Messrs. Beer & Goff.

Risks taken on all descriptions of property at REASON-

FIRST WASTALIMERT OF AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS.

i opened a large assortment of the Latest Novelties, in e

LADIES DRESS GOODS

MANTLES, TRIMMED BONNETS AND HATS, FEATHERS, MANTLE AND ULSTER CLOTHS,

THE ANNIVERSARY. SERVIjg

— OF THE —

Wethodist Missionary Society

Will be Held as follows :— SERMONS : (Sunday, 18th instant, )

Brick Cuurcu ;— 104 a m.—Rev. Mr, Roberts. 64 p. m.—Rev. Dr, W iltiams, Uprer Cuurcn :—

10 30 a. m. -Rev. Dr, Williams

6.30 p. m.— Rev. Mr. Roberts. The Annual Meetings will be h ld j Brick Church Monday, 19th. Chait oi taken at 7.30 p. m., by His Worshi es +y orehip the Upper Church, Tuesday. 0th. Chai he taken at 7.30, by Dr Johngon, Fart:

Addresses by Rev. Dr. William:

Roberts and others, —— Collections token up et all the aid of the Missi nary Society Ch’town, Oct. 15 —4j

Services, in

Car Load Choice Grav a DE Aecticn SATURDAY, Oct. 17th,

M0 Barrels No. 1 Apples, pins, Tomkina, &c.

at 10,30

in Gravensteing, Pip- & prime iot, A. McNEILL,

October 15—2i Auctioneer,

_ For Charter,

RIGANTINE “ZELICIA,” due here a B 20th inst., is open for Charter for Ne noat the to carry potatoes and other products of

Island. Apply to me

PEAKE BROS, Ch’town, Oct. 15, 1885—tf a

Great Land Sale at Souris.

7 E, the Undersigned, will Sell at Ano.

tion, on SATURDAY, 24th inst, at

12 o'clock, noon, about Thirty Acres Land, in building and pasture lots,

This land is part of the Stone Farm, situ- ated in the village of Souris, and about the last that can be put on the market.

Title good and guranteed.

TERMS :—25 per cent on delivery of deed, and bajlauce in one, two and three years, of eqaal instalmen(s, with interest at 6 per ceat, secured by mortgage,

G. B. McEACHERN, F. MORROW, Souris, Oct. 13, 1885. - -ocld

A Live Business for Sale THE P. FE. ESLAND POTTERY

FP XNHE Pottery Company of P. E, Island offer

for sale their Pottery Factory and pre- mises, situate in the royalty of Charlotte- town, comprisicg Five Acres of together with a large, well-bailt Kiln, enitable | buildings for manutactaring and storing the ware, and a commodious W arehouse,

The Pottery is well «quipped with neces sary and suitable pliant for the manufactare of all kinds of earthenware, and connected bya Siding with the Railway. ‘The cellar is stocked with prepared clay for m-nafacture durirg the winter.

The Factory is now in full operation, hasa market for all it can manufacture, and ite ware is giving good satisfaction,

Iotendivg purchasers can inspect the pre- mises.

Liberal terms given. Apply to

MESSRs. BEER & GOFF, or F,. W. HYNDMAN, Secretary.

Oct. 15—mo wed fri wk2i

‘Horses Wanted.

‘FIWELVE HORSES.

Small-size, Apply to . F.

Stylish Carriage ROBINS, Kent Street, Oct. 12, ’85 — 3i eod wkpat her 2i

SALI SALT!

SALT! SALT!

_" arrive about the 20th October :—

3,000 Ba ge of FISHERY SALT, 3,000 Bags of L'VERPQOOL SALT.

PEAKE BROS & CO, Ch’town, ‘ct. 10—3 aw tf

——$—$—$—$ rel

POTAT® BAGS, STARCH BAGS, GRAIN BAGS,

FOR SALE BY HORACE HASZARD,

Cameron Biock,

Queen Square, Ch’town, Oct. 6—2wks eod

C.A. FD,

NV RS. GAUL begs to announce to the ladies of Charlottetown that, having learned the mysteries of Feather-curling snd Cleaning from one skilled in the art, she is pow prepared to execute any orders of that kind with which she may be favored. Old feathers made to Jook as beantiful 98 new. Orders may be left at ber residence, Hills borough St. forr doors north of Fitzroy St. Ch’town, Oct, 7—5i

‘Executors’ Notice,

atte Undersigned Execntrix and Fxeca- tors of the lest Will and Testament of the late Donald Mackinnon, of Charlottetown, tanner, deceased, carrying on business under the name and style of “MACKINNON & (0.,” hereby notify all persors indebted to his estate to make immediate payment to them at his late office, in Grafton Street, in Charlottetown, aud all persons having claims or demands against the said estate are hereby required to furnish the same, daly attested, within twelve months from this date, Dated at Charlottetown, the 2ad day 0 OCTOBER, 1885. MARY JANE MACKINNON, © Executrix, W. McLEAN, } JAS, CURRIE, § law tf

Executors.

Oct. 2nd-

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