THE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN, APRIL

7, 1897

OUT OF 2,000 CLAIMS

tgainstan Accident Co. for best year, if were for accidents caused to pedestri cme Walking on the sidewalk

THE OGEAN ACCIDENT

Jasures against all kinds 'of accidents fs preméums are low, and it issues a good Policy

S. le. (Srow

Gieneral Agent Charlottetown

THE DAILY EXAHINER.

1897,

APRIL 7,

NOT READY FOR BUSINESS.

Tse Legislature bas been in session a week o¢ more and has done practically mat king. The House meets and the Speak- ex reads prayere—and that is all. It is ew ident that the Government is not at all meds Sor work. The latter remark seems to e.applicable to the “able men” at @ttawa. According to the despatches of te kaw the Government permitted yesterday ie &e easted by the House of Commons amegle because of some lapse im eespect to a Parliamentary rule. While jieecommerce of the country is suffering om wcanunt of the prevailing uncertainty exguvetoing the tariff, Parliament can do m thing because the Government is not rewly for business. By the way, what ateset Mr. Davies’ promise that the tariff eaewld &e aubmitted one week after Parlia-

recat met ?

—— ll Al ln oe

THE LOGIC OF IT.

Sr Henry Strong in his judgment re EE ackett says: —

€apy The object of the law is “to relieve casdtidates from the conseqnences of carrapt acts, trivial or unimportant in efseracter, of their agents.”

“Iadmit thatthe offence proved im the prerent case was of a trivia! and e@amportant character, and the appellant vme-acquitted of all the other charges of which the particulars contained a great memeber.”

ey “Iz is drown that he (Hackett) did suacunce at public meetings that he wanted the election to be carried on weeerig and warned his supporters against tae commission of illegal acts,”

¢4) “The bottle of whiskey was in the teagey, but it was not shown the appellant ( Hackett) was aware of the fact.”

fe> “But it does not appear that he (Hackett) administered any caution.”

(tp <*The appeal is dismissed coxs.”

with

s+u+e

SEVERE LESSON.”

|

‘Tee Guardian suys that the judgment of the oourts ip the Hackett case is “a severe lesson.’ Our contemporary rays truly It ig a severe lesson. Here isa man wou hieeself <lid no corrupt act, and who at puldic meetings publiciy warned all. his ageate and supporters against doing any— climg that was corrupt orin any way iiiegal,—a man whose whole election expenses, as we are informed, were less tham $200—deprived of hie seat in Parlia~ ment avd condemned to pay heavy costs, wecanse one who bas been adjudged to frame been legally his agent gave an elector s@e@or three mouthfule of whiskey out of aw battle without his knowledge, and be- camse it does not appear that he maesidistered to the said agent any agecial caution against such “treat- tay.” The costs of this sut aww st amoum to many hurdseds of dollars aeedi five years’ sessional indemnity wil mmmvant to thousands,—al! lost on account af the thoughtle ce, trivial, cecret act of an pedi in‘an ection contest. Truly, tne leanou is a severe one. We believe that ail fair-minded men will agree with Tue Sxawyver that it was, under all the cir~ emessvanves, harsh and unjust. But law ie law, andthe judges of the law are smprewe in such acase. It is true that Bir. Backett has his appeal to the people, ard that the people, if left to their own g¢aerous impulses, wo uld quickly (if not aamnimously) restore him to his seat in Patimmest. But with the father of & Sleman Devices” atthe head of the Goxermnent, avd a heartless gang of putiiman difce seckers to carry on the fight sgeixest thim, Mr. Hackett must needs dase a severe struggle. We are not with— yex: ope, however, that the sympathy «fio anust be aroused in favor of an

‘qeaacest map, coademned on account of ee actof another, will be more than euifaexent to render futile “all their knav. ie ericks.” “ Thrice is he armed who has is quarrel just.” ‘lhe judgment af the Supreme Court ought, at least, to hewe the effect of restraining those who are cpt io use liquor in elections. We boge that barreltuls of whiskey will not apeis ve sent to the Liberal agents in

West Prince!

FISHING BOUNTIES NOT YET PAID.

Over “ business Government ” are not wp to time in regard to the distribution of the fishing bounty money earned last year- In former years this money was the

before

in Lands of those entitled to. it loag this season had arrived, Minister of Finance is so busy tariff that he has not time to attend to the

claims of our fishermen.

Perhaps the about bis

*/-_-<---+

NOTES AND COMMENTS,

es

—Nothing doing iu the Fouse.

— What about that money? For par-

ticulars apply to Mr. John Ross.

—The Montreal Star's Famine Fund has reached the $52,000 mark. Well done. The Star is entitled to all the honors in this regard.

—A correspondent at Ottawa states that the government allowed the debvte on the address to drag along because it is not ready with promised legislation.

— The London Daily Mai! prints a patch from Cape Town, saying it is reported there that Delagoa Bav, controlled by Portugal, has been leased to Great Britain for thirty years at an anvual rental of half a million ster!ing, aud that the Trausvaal Government was not aware of the arrang’- ment until completed. The Transvaai eought German control for this port.

—The Winnipeg Free Press makes a poict and asks a pertivent question. It says: The plea that the new Franchise bill is urgent is the shallowest of pretences. There is notbing urgent »bout it. There need not be a general election until 1901, and in the meantime no great harm could possibly come to anyone under the present law. Are members of the government contemplating an appeal to the country in the event ofthe Pope’s delegate deciding that Catholics are not bound in conscience to accept the Manitoba achool sett!ement?

d.s-

—A London correspondent of the Star reports that “the preparations against eventualities in the Transvaal are heing steadily pushed forward. A press repre- sentative has learned from the War Office sources that a General to command the British forces has been selected, and has been asked to prepare a plan for the cam- paign egainst the Boers, including the number and description of the troops of different tranches of the service, etc., which he judges will be necessary to brirg mili- tary operations to a successful conc!us‘on. This General, who is familiar with African fighting, has replied 1000 British regulars will be sufficient, as he counts on the 40,- 000,whiteand black, which are already there, while he does not consider the Boers, even if able to dogo, will put 40,- 000 urmed men in the field, and one-half of these, he believes, will be required to guard the towns, forts, etc.

—* Sees

ESTEEMED EXCHANGES.

Mootreal Star: The lawyers will re- joice at the sight of another bniky Fran- chise Act. Fat bills in Parliament make fat fees in the courts.

Montreal Gazette: McGill’s medica] faculty is the latest department of the University to acknowledge its indebtedness to the liberality of Montreal’s wealthe citizens. The convocation proceedings yesterday included the announcement that a gift of $25,000 had been made by Mr. Walter Drake for the purpose of en- dowing the chair of physiology. This, with other recent inprovements, which make McGill’s one of the most complete departments of sanitary science on the continent, will help still further to estab- lish the cellege in its reputation as the firat of Canadian medical schools, and as amongst the very foremost on the con- t nent.

Johnson’s Baking Pow der gives fullest satisfaction 25c a pound. Johnson & Johnson.

Whatabout Wall Papers ? Do you want any? We have the assortment. For quality we cannot be beatea and our prices are always down. Try us— McMil- Jan & Hornsby.

Waterproof is worth almost anything when it rains. See our ad. for wet weather value at dry weather prices.—Moore & McLeod.

We’ve cut the price ip two on a lot of high-grade waterproofs. See our ad.— Moore & McLeod.

You Pay

easily proved.

HOME MALERS.

—

But what you get for what you pay.

FURNITURE

We can give you the most for the least—a statement

“MULTUM IN PARYO.

INTERESTING NEWS NOTES SELECT- ED FOR THE EXAMINER.

A syndicate of Boston sports have sub- scribed a purse of $15,000 for a 20-round contest be ween Corbett and Fitzsimmons, Corbett’s acceptauce is said to be aseured, but wis doubiful whether Fitzsimmons will agree to & limited contest, even if he his determinvation retire

reconstiers to from the ring.

‘There is voihng tike kicking a man when he is dows. St. Vaal designated the

retaus, on the asuchority, by tue way, of one of their own es “jiars’ and “slow beliies.”” Now we have a leading orgau of

yub.ic Op'nioa in Berlin deprecating the interference of E Surope on behalf of**Cretan sueep stealers.” It also calls the Guierh- “thieves.” The reputation of tu Easicra Mcditerranean is vot improving.

Ii is estimated that the present amount of wheat in the hands of American farmers is but 124,000,000 bushels, the smallest farm supply Of wheat in March in six years. From these figures the Orange Judd Farmer, which 1s regarded as an authority upon agricultural matters, looks for a marked advance in the price of wheat betore the new crop is available.

Mow to Meho Novel oud Dainty Pincush.- ioas.

First proczro from the druggist as many poppyheads as you wish cushions —the larger the better. Next get some baby ribbon in three colors—maize col- or, heliotrope and white are delightful in combination. Cut cach of these into lengths which, when double, will ex- tend half roand the poppyhead, with a small picce over fora loop at the top Pin the center of every loop down to tho eye of the poppyhcad, using each color in turn. Next take every strand sepa- rately to the opposite end, sticking in pins on citucr <¢22 of the ribbon at ar equal distance all along. Having cover- ed the poppyhead in this manner the whole way round, next proceed to insert pins between the rows of ribbons, stick ing them in, however, to only half their length, so that the cushion has a very bristly appearance. It is much cheaper to buy the pins by the ounce rather than by the paper when a number is reauired. LOCAL NOTICES,

Gloveology.—French mode gloves are most deededly the best. The People’s Store started with the fixed intention of keeping iv their glove department ihe very best gloves produced. Weeks & Co. succeeded not by trying to cell every body but by fully meeting the requirements of those with perfect fitting gloves we did sell. We did i'; now we are ready with a’ full

line of Perrins French gloves and other |, A. few

good makes to sell everybody. syecial kid glove Jeaders undressed black Suede kil gloves with white pear! bations and white silk stitched backs 89c. worth $1.20; colored do. with cont:ast battons and silk backs 89e worth $1.29. A big snap— black and colored dressed kid gloves con- trast buttons and points 89c. regular $1.20; Perrins 2 button black and ail colors, Per- rins lacing do, white and I*mon chamois washing gloves. New lave curtaias, elegant designs in white and ecru. All prices from lowest goods made and new curtains, beau- tiful p*tterns in 3,3} and 4 yards long. We have about 12 different patterns to choose from in $2 and $3 lines which are graod value bought direct from manufac — turers in Rottingham. and better value can’t be obtained in the city.—Weeks & Co. for curtains and new goods at lowest cash p ies.

Ladies’ Black and Colored Undressed Suede Kid Glove, with pretty pearl but- tons and stitched backs to mateb, worth $1.20 per pair, at Weeks & &o’s. only 59c.

81—3i eod

Wall Paper ! itin all siyles. Hornsby.

Do yow want a waterproof, madam ? We’re showing some $12 ones, price cut to $6. See our ad.— Moore & McLeod.

The City Glove Store—A full line of Perrin’s celebrated Kid Gloves, perfect fitting, all sizes, all colors, two button novelties for ladies, in ox blood, tane, browns and all new shades.— W. A. Weeks & Co. 81—3i eod & wy

What about Wall Paper? Do you want any? We have it at prices to suit all. Try ws.—McMillan & Hornsby, Queen Street. ;

have

&

Will Paper! We Try us—MeMillan

awe eee

It’s not how much

On

Mark Wright & Oo., Ltd.

e OUR - - a a Se

we

NZS vel

Has the right kind of ingredients in it.

CONFIDENCE, Fé

NS “ie “>

b Wy. @ e

Sf ee

sore as :

Vyeeeaeereeeaeceeee

AUUS PLASTERS

It is made of

ITH, TRUTH aNng A

lan ee we

~

|

~ as eed ae a ai thes. a) oy: weer yg

a

*

»*

oes “fm °

We >

you about it.

+ oxdy- ow)

Low price on good goods in our Carpet Department makes 1t draw.

Go h, just think of it, $1.80 for an Axminster Carpet made in Canada for 85c 4 , | : Come and give us your order; you will find the goods marked with an honest & jrofit. Axminster Carpet $1. just as good as the pieces you will find mirked $1.85 (ja

Lee |

Ir OUR + CARPETS

Se Are soiled, we will tell you sc; if they are bought right from the mill, we will %> tell youso; if they are bought at 50 p. ¢ on the ol. 00 we won't break faith with

WE ALSO Ka CUARANTHE |

Not to have an old carpet among the lot now on ex SS. Stanly. > three lots of the balance of our Tapestry Carpet fur to-morrow.

7G Oilcloths, balance of our Curtains, all remnants and oddmenis for to-day and e to-morrow. |

Se

“i 690000000000000008802008

Say TSE SETS TSE SE ae

oy

We will make Balance of our

SINUS

NOW OPENING

Ladies Hats, Flowers, Blouses,

Shirt Waists.

T. J HARRIS

LONDON HOUSE......

eee

Wall Papers ! Wall Papers!

Saba & — ¥--¥ —% =

«{{} -«tl} «| sf] {IW sail {hi ail

A fine,assortment of American and Canadian Wall Papers now in stock. For Prices and quality we will not be beaten, Have a look at our stock before purchasing elsewhere.

McMILLAN & HORNSBY

QUEEN STREET

A Snap in

Boneless. Fish

Having a Jarge stock of Boneless Fish on hand, and wishing to reduce it at once, we nave decided to make a big reduction in the price. For a few days we wil! offer a

30 |b. Box Boneless Fish for 95¢

This is 6rst—class stock, put up only a few weeks ago by one of our best packers, and we guarantee every box of it.

BEER & GOFf ANNUAL FANCY SALE

THE LADIES

DT. JAMES: CHURCH

WILL HOLD THEIR

Annual Fancy Sale and Te

—ON

Thursday, April 22nd

—IN THE— ST. JAMES’ HALL

Doors open at 2.30 o’clock in thefjafter nooz. Tea from 5 to 8 e’clock Admission 10c. Tea Tickets, 25 cents. 74.—135