THE

DAILY EXAMINER.

WEDNESDAY,

FEBRUARY 8

18938.

THE DAILY EXAMINER.

8, 1895

FEBRUARY

Suspicious Tactics

Ir vasa announced ty the Patriot some

weeks ago that the Provincial Legislature would meet onthe 8th of March. Since the announcement there have been several issues of the Royal Gazutts. But we look to the Crazette in vain for the proclamation calling the Legislature to meet for dispatch of business. It is customary to issue this proclamation as socn as possible after the date of the meeting has been fixed. Why has it not been issued? Is it possible that the Patriot's announcement was made to deceive the people and to draw the wool over the eyes cf the Opposition, while the

secretly preparing for a and laying their plans to The tactics of the

Government are general election

obtain a snap verdict / Government and their organs are, prima

The suspicion which

Jacte, very st sp cious. has been excited is strengthened, too, by the report that Premier Peters and his jieutenants have recently been visiting some of the country districts, and, it is said, resorting to ‘* human devices.” Not alone the widow has been visited, not alone the hearts of the fatherless have been made glad. Stimulants have, it is stated, been applied (or supplied) to some persons who possess the right of the franchise and are supposed tu have influence in their respec”

tive localities. The u't'mate results will be

interesting —perbaps important !

A Simple Plan.

Mr. Weldon, M. P., for Albert, has given uotice of a bill for the purpose of diafranchising corrupt voters The St

John Sun, explaining it says that it does not treat the corrupt e¢ lector as @ criminal, but rather as an uulit person to exercise the privileges of the franchise. If the dis franchisement were regarded as a penalty it would be a fair criticism to say that the giver of the bribe is equally an offender and should be equally punished. But Mr. Weldon probably recognises the fact that bribery comsidered as an offence, is already punishable by the law of the land What he apparently aims to do is simply to clear the electoral list of the names of per- sons who sell their citizenship instead of using it. The principle is thvroughly sound. If Mr. Weldon is clever enough to devise an adequate system of machinery for carrying it out under present condi- tions he wil have donethecountrya service We are sure that in his design he will have the sympathy of a large proportion

the men wh» contest elections. Most can- didates, for obvious reasons, would prefer to contest a contituency from which the

purchaseable eleren: has been eliminated. The expendirare of large sums of money in elections is probably not made more will- ingly than other expenditures, and the aver- age citizen of this country does not enjoy

throwing away his money. If a hardened politician in « corrupt constituency is asked why he pays oat such large sums to win elections he is apt te say that there is a certain purchaseable vote in

the riding and that whoever is elected must get hia share of it If the constitutvency is very bad, or very close, he will perb«ps point out that it is only by dividing the merchsnte

able vote that the result of the contest can be regarded as a fair expression of the views of the honest electors. But whatever excuse is made, and all excuses for beibery are bad,

the candidate will express his regret that there is & corrupt vote. Sometimes the expression is disengenuous, but we doubt if it is generally so. The Weldon bill if it should become law, and if it could be carried out to the fuli, would not make the people unparchaseable, but it would make the electorate largely so, both by elimination and by the fear of pro- scription.

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Desate —Regular weekly debate before the B. 1. S. Debating Club takes place this evening. Subject—‘* Which affords the greater field for oratory, the pulpit or the bar /"

si iia Y. M. C. A. Gymsasiem.—The first class for seniors, under the new instructor, will be held Thursday evening, commencing at 38 o'clock. Let there be a “gathering of the Clans” and a good attendance. pene Tue Strantey left Georgetown for Pictou at the usual hour this morning. Telephonic ade vices from Little Sands at two o'clock this afternoon were to the effect that the steamer was fast in the ice about two miles from that place, and likely to remain there some time. > Pouce Covurr.—-This morning a country- man named Philip Matheson was fined $6 or 20 days for being drunk and driving disorderly on the streets yesterday. His companion on the occasion will be up for

trial to-morrow.

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Dairyixe.—A public meeting of the share holders of the Mt. Stewart Dairying Co. will be held in Mt. Stewart Hall on Wednesday, the 15ch inst., at one o'clock p. m:, for the purpose ot appointing directors, and the trans- action of other important matters,

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Erworra Leacve —A very fine pro- gramme has been prepsred for the concert in connection with the Epworth League lecture course. Don't make any other en- gagement forthe 28th until you see the names of the performers. Full perticulars will be published in a few days.

A. A. Bartlett, Esq., gives an illustrated lecture on ‘‘Paris” next Tuesday evening Very interesting. Hear him.

Fire Nores.—The investigation held last evening into the origin of the late fire did not bring cut anything new or worthy of special mention. The origin of the fire is as great a mystery as ever The witnesses examined were Alfred Riggs (in the employ of Mr. Chappelle), Theo. iL. Chappetie, Thomas O'Brien and Joseph Clarke (the two men who first saw the fire), Daniel McLeod, George Carter, and Isaac L. Lane. Chief Engiveer Large presided, and Mr. ¢Philps, {Insurance

{nspector, assisted in the examinotion of wit- nesses. The investigation stands adjourned, to be re-opened should any new evidence be forthqoming.

The arbitrators concluded work on Mr. Me- Leod’s atock yesterday afternoon, and placed the damages sustained by him «s a result of the fire at $800.

Mr. Philpsjhes been at work in Mr. Car- ter's establishment since yesterday. |

St. Peter’s Penny Readings.

Tue audience was not quite so large as it might have been, but the entertaioment in St. Peter’s Schoolroom last evening was

in every other respect a decicel and pronounced’ success. Hon. F. Brecken acted as chairman and _ in-

troduced the musicians and the readers,

all of whom seemed to be at their best. Misses Moore and Hyndman open- ed with a well played piano duet. hey were followed by the [T. H. Hunt, who

sang a good song, and Mr. Cotton who read concerning the misfortunes of an absent-minded choir. The Rev. Thomas Lloyd was unfortunately unable to be present on account of illness, and his number was taken by Mrs. George W. Hodgson who sang a beautiful song and received a well deserved encore. The lesson touching the value and delight of a morning nap, in Mr. Arnaud’s reading, is perhaps questionable, but there is no question that the reading was well given. We welcome Master Thomas Davies to the ranks of those whose ability to act well their parts is recognized by a discerning public, and trust that the violin solo which he gave last evening may prove to be the first of a long series of creditable performances on the platform and elsewhere. Miss Moore’s song was beautifully sung and en- thusiastically encored, and Mr. Arthur Peters’ reading was capital from beginning to end, the fun of it being greatly enjoyed. Mr. Davies sang ‘‘Anchored,” finding in it ample opportunity for the display of the powers of his splendid tenor woice, was enthusiastically encored. But we think that it may be said, without detrac:ing from the excellence of any of the other per- formers, that the rendition which most profuundly stirred all present was that of ** The Chariot Race” in Ben Hur, by Miss Enid McLean. Almost the whole of this was given from memory—a notable effurt in itseli—and the action, enunciation and spirit with which the graphic scene was depicted were such as to convey to the audience a portion, at least, of the feeling which, it can be imagined, pervaded the Corinthian ampitheatre. Miss McLean is to be congratulated upon the possession of the natural gift which she has so success- fully cultivated. A violin solo by Mr W. C. Harris, jr., was very well rendered. Then the Rev. Fred. E. J. Lioyd sang **To-morrow,” delighting the audience. Mr. Lloyd gave as an encore a selection from the ‘Golden Legend.” The enter- tainment was brought to a close by a beau- tiful duet, in which Miss M. Moore and the Rev. Fred. E J. Lloyd were the singers. We should not turget te add that Miss Moore, Miss Ela Palmer, Mr. Earle and the Rev. Fred. E. J. Lloyd added much to the enjoyment of the music by their piano accompaniments.

It is to be hoped that the managem ent will be able to provide one other such ev ening be. fore Ash Wednesday, as the past readings have been so very popular, and deservedly eo. The last of the series ia reserved for Easter week, when, in addition to a short programme of music and readings, ‘‘ The Mousetrap” will be produced by a number of ladies and gentle- men.

Carnival at Georgetown.

The carnival at Georgetown last night was very successful. The Rink was nicely decorated for the occasion, and there was a fair attendance of spectators. There were about fifty skaters in costume, and the characters, as a rule, were well taken. The costumes worn by the Souris and Montague contingents are worthy of especial mention. The Souris band was present and discoursed excellent music. The members cf the band drove all the way from Souris over very bad roads. The names of the skaters who handed in tickets will be found below :

Aitken, Bessie—Queen of the Fairies.

Aitken, Florrie—Highland Lassie Jean.

Allan, Ashley—Fisherman.

Barnes, Dr.—Tourist.

Chappell, Ben—Chief of Fire Department.

Cox, E—Venetien Page.

Delory, Peter—Yachtman,

Davies, W H—Cyclist.

Fraser, J H-—-Excelsior.

Hughes, J H—Coachman.

Haynes, Annie—Snow flake.

Hibbett, Harry— Young Gentleman time of Henry II.

Jenkivs, Harry—Clown.

Lavers, Fenwick —Cowboy.

Logan, Bessie—Norway Peasant.

Lavers, Russell G—News Agent.

Lavers, Celina—I Care for Nobody.

Levangie, Henry—Obedia.

Levangie, Herman~—Jack the Wind Shaver.

Logan, Diive— Monte Carlo.

McKinaon, Miss H A—Queen Elizabeti:.

McLean, Matilda—Snowshoer,

McMillan, James— Quartermaster,

Morrison, James—(io-as-you-please,

Morrison, Peter—Luigi Pampa,

McDonald, oo — Peasant Girl,

McDonald, Katie -

Reilly, Florence } Jack o’ Tare,

McDonald, Mrs J F—Mexican Gypsy

MeWonald, Tillie—Sybil.

McCormack —McGinty.

McLeod, Gowar— Laplander.

McDonald Glen—Duhblesp Singh.

MeRae, James

Reilly, Nelson

Reilly, Crawford—-Kickapoo.

Roberts, Willie—Man in the Moon.

Owen, Minnie—Maid of Honor.

Owen, May—Dolly Varden.

Wentworth, Dudley— Pawnee Bill.

Westaway, Barbara—lItalian Peasant,

Westaway, Charles—Fairy King.

Westaway, Nellie—Bohemian Girl.

Westaway, Fanny— America.

Weatherby, S—Soliier.

} Princes in the Tower.

Another carnival was |od at Summer- side last evening. There was a fair attend- ance of spectators and skaters. We have not been able to obtain # lst cf the skaters appearing in {costume in time for public- ation to day.

Personal.

Mr. G. Frank Beer, of the firm of Beer Bros, will leave this evening en route to Eogland to purchase spring and summer goods. He will be absent about two months. The Ottawa Free Press suggests that the Goverameat ar: afraid to displace Sir Leonard from the New Brunswick governorship for fear he may join Dalton McCarthy.

An Ottawa despatch to the Halifax Herald reports: “Alfred Palmer, (, E., of London, the engineer employed to examine into the practicability of constructing the P. E. Island tunnel, reports that the work can be built at a reasonable coat. He is preparing a report for the Finance Minister.”

Mr. H. Brown, electrician, of Montreal, who has beeu « resident of Charlottetown for some months past, leaves for home via the

Capes this evening. His many friends here |

wish him a safe and speedy passage across the Capes, and continued success in ai posteaive.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

DOMINION PARLIAMENT.

Annexation Repudiated by the Grits.

Nemesis Has Overtaken Those Who Championed Unrestricted Recipro- city with the United States and Discrimination Against the Mother Country. They See that They oo Blundered, and are Harking

ack,

Orrawa, Feb. 8.

After routine yesterday, Mr. Charlton started a debate that lasted till 5.30 p. m., by a set speech, the burden of which was to show that the liberal leaders, himself in particular, were not annexationists. He said that while in Washington he had talked freely with the leading politicians. He admitted to them that we had a bad election law and corrupt Government. But he denied the existence of any annexatiun sentiment. He urged the Americans not to retaliate in revenge for the acts of our Government, but te exercise forbearance and accord generous treatment.

Mr. McLean, of East York, made some good points, among them that the grit party was not responsible for men like Farrar and Goldwin Smith,—the latter of whom had cailed the grits ‘che American party of Canada”—and Longley, of Nova Scotia, a blatant Annexationist. It was the utter- ances of these men and others such as Mr. Charlton aud Sir Richard Cartwright, re- garding ovr relations with Great Britain and the United States that was dragging the great Liberal party to its death. Wiman was their undertaker, and Farrar their grave digger.

Mr. Fraser, of Guysboro, said that Mr. Longley was not an Annexationist, and that there were no Annexationists in Nova Scotia,

Mr, Hazen, of St. John, made a rattling speech, in which he gave the burly Fraser a dressing down. r. Hezen said that he had believed the Liberal Party to be dis- leyal. He knew that any man whe openly advocated Annexation would court political oblivion, but at the same time he held that the Grit Party was to blame for nursing the Aunexatic nis's at their bosom.

Mr. Gilmore, of Charluotte—** Name one.”

Mr. Hazen—‘“I will, Edward Farrar your great campaign director and purveyor (cheers). If Longley is not an annexationist then his utterances are verifications of the adage that language was given to man to conceal his thoughts.” In reply to Mr. Charlton's statement that wo could easily secure reciprocity with the United States, he put forth Hon. Mr. Foster's statement that at a conference, held at Washington, Secretary Blaine laid it down as a pusitive fact that that reciprocity was contiogent on our giving the United States manufacturers preference in our markets over their British rivals.

The House was in supply ai six o'clock. _ The Senate has adjourned till the 2lst inst.

An Opposition caucus was held yester- day. Ic was presided over by Laurier After speeches by Laurier, Cartwright, Mills and several others, resolutions were adopted pledging the party to the policy laid down by Mr. Laurier in his address to the young Liberals of Hamilton, and a outlined in his speech on the ad-

rss.

Terrible and Fatal Accident.

Montreal, Feb. 8.

A gang of men were engaged in pulling down the walis of a building destroyed by the recent fire on St. James Street, yester- day, when a portion of the Ogilvie build. ing fell burying five men in the debris. Two of the men named Herran and Decour were taken out dead and a third is dying in the hospital, and two others are badly injured.

The Moncton Murder Caxe.

Moncron, Feb. 8. In the preliminary examination of Mrs, H. T. Stevens, charged with the murder of her young adopted daughter, the father of she girl and Dr. Ross were examined. No new evidence was elicited.

A Brigantine Wrecked.

Hauirax, Feb. 8, The brigt. Edith, owned by Taylor & Co., of this city, is ashore ten miles east of here. She will likely be « total wreck. The cargo consists of sugar and molasses.

Burned in Their Beds.

Sr. Joun, Feb. 8. Word reached here of a terrible affair at Boyduviva. The wife and daughter of Mr, Flynn andthe child of a neighbor were burned to death in their beds last night.

P< <a — We note in the Royal Gazette a pro- clamatien by the Hon, W. W. Sullivan, Administrator of the Government.

DiocesaN Cuurcn Socrery. — Meeting this evening in St. Paul's Schoolroom,

Hockrr.—The Charlottetowns wil! practice at the rink to-night at 8 o’clock,

—_- Se - Masonic Concert.—The Masonic Concert to have deen given the first week in March has been postponed until the first week in April so as not to conflict with the Y.M.C. A. and Epworsh League Concerts.

——— Reavy ror Business. — The Diamond Books: ore, flourishing and enterprising as of yore, is now established io the Stamper Biock, Queen Square, alongside the Mer- chants’ Bank of Halifax.

Hawke's Liver PILLS, coatain no mercury, are purely vegetable. safe sure and effective, Do not gripe, smal!, easy totake, Sold every- where.

at 8 o'clock.

FOR THE PRESENT

News From Newfoundland. J. W. Foran, of St. John’s, Nfld." is at

Srxctat Desratcues to Tue Examiner. | the Helifax hotel. To a reporter of the

Herald he said that the city is being rapidly built up. The greatest losers by the fire were not the poor pec ple nor the wealthy, but the middle class with some property which was only partially insured aod was totally destroyed by the fire. The working- men had not much tu lose and now they have plenty of reguiar work, which former- ly was not the case at this searon. , The loss of the wealthy was largely covered by insurance. The jand question has been & serious one for the peuple of St. John’s. The business part of the city is largely owned by absentee landlords, who charge the highest rental they can get. They will not sell out. When the fire occurred there was nothing but the land left and that was worthless ‘without the buildings which the lessees had placed upon it. There was an agitation fur the Govercment to buy out the landlords, Thia failed. The ouly cliange secured, so Mr. Foran says, is that the comp atively short leases have been extended, they are now for 99 years. The Government undertook the task of purchasing aright of way for the newly-built streets, so thatinow they will be straight,—a vast im ement on the hsp hazard way they before the fire.

There is a silver mine at Placentia, New- foundland, which is a good thing for the man who at fast has succeeded in developing it. ** Silver Cliff” mine was opened up by pros pectors years ago, and a large amount spent in the attempt to locate the lode, but to no avail, J. W. Foran reaped where others had rown, and now hasa property on whi h, after an expendi'ure of some thousands, he can more than quintuple histhoie?: He isin the eiy at present with samples of ores taken out, awaiting the arrival-of parties intendiog to purchase. Mining’experts have examined the product and it has ‘bcen found that the ore will resliz2 from 140 to 390 ounces of si ver to the ton, besides about 65 per ceat. of lead. lwo veins have-sheen found two feet thick, and these veins, Mr. For:n says, have be o traced for three-quarters of a mile. Tie lode has been cpened in six places, and there is said to be ore enongh in sight to keep the miners at work for four years without going below the surface. The silver is located on front of a precipitous cliff, and the workmen will dig for it in lateral and upward directions. Mr. Foran has sections of the vein with him at Halifax.

February 28th and March Ist. E.H. NORTON &CO.,

AUCTIONEERS.

ARGEST COMBINED TRADE SALE ever

4 held in Charlottetown, at the Burnt Pre- mises lately occupied by K. B. Norton & Co., commencing at 1 o'clock on TUMSDAY, Feb. 28th, and continuing two days :—

The partly dam stock of HARDWARE, including 10 tons ite Lead and Colored Paints (vest Enylish and Canadian brands), Boiled and Raw Vil and Terpenting, 200 boxes Glass, 6 bris ey. 6 ge oe a

each of Tar an Paper, Whiting, Ochre, ene, and general stock of Seasonable Hard-

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Large Trade Sale of STAPLE GROCERIES, including in part: 25 Sugar, 12 puncheons oon an 110 half chests Tea, lv crates Crockery -

are, French Blac

, 50 boxes Starch, 25 gross » Washboards, Coffee, Songer, ge 50 boxes Soap, 30 barrels Vinegar, Tea-

Lamp Chimneys, Castor Oil, Cigars and general wholesale stock of Groceries. Mercharts can reserve their orders for Spring

at this kt reserve prices. All goods offered will be i K, H. NORTON & CO., feb8—10i eod Auctioneers.

VICTORIA HOCKEY CLUB

Grand Hockey Match, SCOTCH vs. ENGLISH,

—IN THE —

HILLSBOROUGH RINK,

—) — Tuesday Evening, Feb. 4th, AT EIGAT O'CLOCK,

CITIZENS’ BAND roarin’ game expected. fobs

in attendance. A Adiniasion, 10c.

Kpworth League Lecture Course.

A, A. BARTLBTT, Esq., will deliver his Lecture on ** Around Paris,” illus- trated by Stereopticon Views, in the Base- ment of the Methodist Church, on TUES- DAY, February 14th.

Admission, 15 cents.

Doors open at 7.30. Lecture commenc:@ eod—feb8.

———THE——

DIAMOND > BOOKSTORE

WILL BE FOUND IN THE

New Store, Stamper’s Corner,

ONE DOOR WE3T FROM THE

Merchants’ Bank of Halifax.

THEO. L. CHAPPELLE,

DIAMOND BOOKSTORE.

Charlottetown, Feb. 7, 1898,

re, 200 kegs Naiis, 200

Goods and supply themselves at Auction prices

JAM ipl,

Dressraakers,

Charlottetown, February 3, 1893.

Mantlemakers, Hosiers, Glovers, Readymade Clothing, ete.

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Furriers.

Milliners,

OMPLETE MARRIAGE OUTFITS. —In addition to our large stock of regular Dress

Goods, we have several lots on cur Bargain Counter that must be cleared out, and in order to do so offer them at very tempting prices. HOUSE FURNISHINGS.—Superior makes and designs in Brussels, Tapestry, Velvet and Sc tch Carpets. Tapestry Carpets from 2ic. per yard; Brussels Carpets from 35c. per yard,

Parties furnishing should, before buying, se the stock shown by JAS. PATON & Ov, in the Carpet, Curtain, Table Cover, Red ‘ick, Table Linen and Quilt departments. goods bought for cesh and sold at lowest possible price. Rooms measured and Carpets made and ltid by experienced workmen. FAMILY MOURNING —Inspection freely invited,

JAMES PATON & C@.,

SCOTCH STORE, BROWN’S

All

BLOCK.

Reserved for

Space is McLEOD & CO.

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Charlottetown, Feb. 6, 1893,

$50 REWARD.

EPORTS are in circulation to the ¢ffec’ that we have failed or abcut to fail

These reports are absolutely tala and without any foundation what ever. Now, as these reports hav been put in circulation by som

erson with malicious intent to injure our usiness, we offer a reward of $50 for such information as will lead to the conviction of the author of them. STEWART & GATES, Grocers.

In reference to the above wenay say that we will always be found at ur old stand (north side of Market Squir) with a full stock of Groceries, which, fur quality and price, cannot be beat in the city. We kindly invite all to call and see for them- elves.

STEWART & GATES. feb3 —4i ecd

LECTURE.

HEBER HASLAM, ESQ. will deliver a Lecture in the Lyceum, on THURSDAY

EVENING NEXT, the 9th inst.

Subject—* Canada and its Future,”

illustrated with views of the principal places and

scenery in the Northwest. In connection with the above Lecture, a Musi- cal and Literary En nt wil! be given by

of the Benevolent Irish Society

Debating “lub, assisted by local talent. Dont fail to attend. The views alone will be well worth the price of

~ A =: os o conta, 15 cents, e at Reddin Bros’. Drug Store. 7 open at 7.30; Lecture at 8 o'clock.

ROBERTSON MACAULAY, President. A. W. OGILVIE, Vice-President.

THE APPLICATIONS —

for new Pclicies of Life Assurance to the

for 1892 amounted to $8,566,450.

T. B MACAULAY, Secretary. E. W. HENDERSON, Manager Mar. Prov, _

E R. BROW, Charlottetown. WM K McKAy,

feb8 —4i (ta th fri mon)

AGENTS In PF. BE. ISLAND:

JOHN GAFFNEY, Summerside. \ Special Agents.

JOHN McPHERSON,

Brick Store on Queen Street, fire of 30th December Jast.

To F. H. ARNAUD, Esq,,

Agent Alliance Insurance Co., Charlottetown,

EAR SIR,—I beg to acknowled Five Thousand Dollars, amount of insurance on my

ge receipt of the sum of

which was destroyed by the My proofs of loss were handed

to you on the 4th inst., and I thank your Company for itheir prompt payment of my cleim.

J. B. MACDONALD.

Charlottetown, 13th January, 1893 —1m fin w pat

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