Che Maly Examiner |

FEBRUARY 14, 1885

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Route and the Capes |

The Capes ,Couriers.

Wrra Archbishop O’Brien on one hand,andthe P? byt the other, | both against Tuk Examiner, the posi- tion we have taken concerning the Capes route, may, no doubt, be deemed untor “The Archbishop says Tne

“is a violent political organ, draw turn popular opinion away from the Govern- ment.” The Pre sbyterian, evidently believing that what we have said, tends to the injury of the Government,questions our zeal “in the interest of truth and rizht,’ and dec' ares that we have prejudged the case. It is written somewhere that truth lies betweeu two extremes; and, being between the Archbisbop and the Presbyterian, the position ot Tur Ex- AMINER will, perhaps, be accepted as right.

What is Toe EXxAmtner’s position? A disaster has occurred on the Capes route, and in connection with the disaster there are certain ugly rumors of careless ness, disorganization, selfishness and inhumanity on the part of those engaged in the imporiant se: vice of carryiug mails and pas-engers between this Province and the maiuland; it is due to the public, who pay for the service and are most deeply interested, as well asto the met whose good names are at stake, that a thorough investigation be held and the facts brought out, so that we may see where we are, aud be in a position to judge as to what is best to be done.

Pais is position held by Tue EXAMINER; aud straoge as it m’y appear those who oppose us most strongly, are, with the whole commupity, in practical avreement The Arcibishop by all means Jet us have an inves tigation ;" the Presbyterian varies the phrase and says, *‘ by all means let there be aa investigation,’ the crews who are implicated, the passengers and the public —ali demaud an investigation.

It wiil readily be seen that Tue EXAMINER'S position is not in any way inconsistent with the highest admiration of the past conduct of the Capes Couriers. For bravery, endurance, skill, good- nature, kind-heartedness, attention to passeogers, care of mails and valuables entrusted to them, decision of character, aud a wonderful knowledge of the right moment to attempt to cross the Straits, the couriers—men as well as Captains— at the Capes bave been noted, and have stood highest in the estimation of all who are acquainted with the difficulties they eucouvter or have crossed between Capes Tormentine aud Traverse, either Way, in the iceboats. The writer has met hundreds of persons who have crossed in charge of the couriers in winter, and in vo case has he heard one word of fault-finding with the men, or disapprobation of their conduct,—until the late ancident occurred. Their patience, perseverance, dogged determin- ation t» overcome obstacles, and their clear-headed and intelligent manner of seizing favorable opportunities when commencing or making passages have invariably won encomiums. Consider- ing the difficulties of the passage,—the ever-changing character of the ice, flat fields one day, over which the boats may run easily, at avother time these same fields covered with a heavy body of snow through which the boats are laboriously dragged; then, again, fields of thin ice, not sufficiestly firm to bear up the men, but through which the heavily laden boats must be forced; and yet again, rough, uneven, “ hummock”

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ice over or around which the bvats must be carried; and still, again, alteruate pans of ie aud opeu water, and often in crossing these

stretches of water, with a stiff breeze blowing and the waves lapping over the gunwales and into the boats,necessitating continued watchfuluess and bailing; or agaio,the rough waters causing the weary crews (o retrace their steps after hours of toil; and last aud worst of all ob- stacles, “ lolly,” which may be described as water laden with snow, from perhaps an inch to a foot thick—they have been marvellously successful. We have never heard apy complaints of extortion, or exaction, or neglect, or abuse, or imapertinence on the part of theecouriers; aud the world may be challenged to produce men in their walk in life having so much responsi- bility, and upon whom are yearly thrown the comtort and lives of passen- gers, priceless mail matter, and the valuables which must necessarily pass through their hands, without complaint of extortiouate charges or loss from iheit or neglect. We say again that we challenge the world to produce a body of men, under like or avy similar circum- stances, who deservedly bear so high a cuaracter for integrity aud honesty of purpose aud action as our own Capes couriers. Up to the 28th ult. they pre- sented a loug, untaroished, unsullied record.

Nor are we at sil disposed to be harsh in Our judgment as to their couduct oa that memorable occasion. Though it should be proved that they acted badly, still past good service should certainly be taken ipto account; and while ill-clad meu are starvieg and freezing on the running ice of the Straits, and the ther- mometer registers sixteen below zero, heroism is heavily haudicapped. But may it not be that long immunity from disaster has resulted io carelessness ?—~ ued caielessuess is, under the cirenm-

' siances, criminal.

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THEH DMDATLY HXAMIL

May it not be tha the tratlic has inereased to such an exten

that it has outgrown the ability of the contractors to carry it on satisfactorily ?

May it not be that better organization than at present eXists is necessary, iu order that the public interests, in pro- aud life, shall be as safe and as well promoted as they onght to be? These are questions upon which the pb'ic and the Gover: ment should be in formed, by means of a duly constituted | commission appointed to investigate the | whole matter. If the characters of the boatmen are cleared—as we hope and trust they will beso much the better | forthem ; and jf the service be placed on such a footing that mails and passengers wiil henceforth be forwarded between the Capes as safely, comfortably, and prompt- ly as possible,—so much the better for the public. . genie ‘My srRENGTH is as the strength of ten, Because my heart is pure.” This couplet forms the striking motto of the White Cross Army, originated by the Bishop of Durham, and now num- bering thousands in its ranks. With the Torouto Globe we think it would be diflicult to suggest five more apprepriate ple’ges for young men than the five obligations .to which the members sub- scribe. They are as follows :—

‘To treat all women with respec’, and endesver to protect them from wrong and deyradation.

‘* To endeavor to put down all indecent language aid coarse jests.

* To maintain the law of purity as equally binding apon men and women.

‘* To endeavor to spread these principles among wy companions, and to try and help my younger brothers.

‘*To uso every possible means to fulfil the command—‘ Keep THYSELF pure.’ ”

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LEPTERS FR PRE EDITOR ba EE

The Capes Route.

IMPROVEMENTS SUGGESTED—LETTER FROM JAMES BROWN, C, E.

Sir,—I have with considerable inter. st just finished reading account of the conver- sation between your able reporter and Captain Arthur Irving, regarding the Winter Mail and Passenger Route between this Island and the Mainland.

Having, as Engineer of the Cape Tra- verse Branch Railway and Wharf, had occasion to spend last winter and spring at Cape Traverse, during which time I kept daily records of temperature, barometrc pressure, weather, winds, state of ice in the Straits, tides, crossings, &e., and knowing well both Captaius Arthur Irving and Louis Muttart (who may well be styled veterans), as well as most if not all of the Captains and bcaimen engaged on said route—i may be pardoned venturing my opiuions with afew hints as to what | con- sider should be insisted upon as necessary precautions for the protection of pessengers, crews and Her Majesty's mails during their perilous journeys across the Straits.

seing wholly cut off from the other Pro- vinces during (say) three months of the year, except by the Capes Ronte, and being entitled by articles of Confederation to continuous communication with the Mainland, we will, no doubt, now get the best accommedation this route can afford, until a better be fonnd. ‘This, I believe, can only be dons by the Government taking it into their own hands, placing it in charge of competent men,and as Capt. Irving says, having the boatmen articled and boarded on both sides during the season ; they should, | think, be provided with good warm clothing, always ready for them when coming off the ice, and a sufficient number of men to ensure none of them being over- worked.

The supply boat spoken of is a very necessary thing ; but in addition to tent coverings, oil, steves and provisions,should, I think, carry furs, warm clothing, water, and a complete rocket apparatns, (such as used at life boat stations) and rope, as well as blue lights, roman candles and some life saving belts or buoys.

That each and every boat should carry an axe, saw, hammer, nailz, and a good length of rope, to be used for hauling in case of need.

That no boat carrying passengers should be allowed to carry any commercial travel- lers’ baggage or samples, but only passengers’ baggage and a limited quantity of mails, and that ne passenger should be allowed to start until he-or she is properly clothed for the journey.

That at cach Cape adjacent to the boat- hovise and at the nearest elevation possible, a high tower should be erected, the top of each tower to be fitted up as an observa- tory, these to be connected with each cther by telephone, all portions of o' servatories looking on Straits to be glazed, lanterns to be fixed on the top of observatories—the whole to he surmounted by poles or masts, carrying yards pointing east and west ; that there should be a very powerful fixed night and day telescope, on tripod, in each obser- vatory, and that very powerful lights (elec- tric preferred) be placed in each lantern. That flegs, bails and colored lights be sup plied for use on the masts and yards, and that each observatory he placed in charge of a competent man, who shell keep daily records, sce that the boats, crews and pas- sengers are properly equipped before start- ing, Watch them during the crossing, give them signsls by tlags, bails or Jights aa to where good leads of water or pans of ice lay, and should they be out at night or! caught in a snow storm, guide them by the | light. An elee'ric light wou'd be seenga! long way and be of great service also,

Thai rocket apparatus, ropes, life buoys, blae ligh’s and Roman candles be kept in each boat-house, in suitable sleighe, ready to be used in case of emergency, to assist the boaimen in landing or guide tem to the best placo for same

| am surprised at the statements thai are being made derogatory to the Captain’s and crews in the Jate sad disaster, and trust thera will be a full investiga’ion; for know- ing 80 well the contractors, cap ains and | crews, I feel sure it would fully exonerate | them. Men used to the hardships, dangers | and toil they go through, are seldom found | to be cowards. Rather do they (and that

occurs often) share their comforts however smal), with passengers than see them suffer, it would take very strong evidence indeed |

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to convince me they acted in a cowardly

manner, LDassengers at such ajtime are more likely te get excited than men used t

the crossing, and I think they should be thankful to God, Captain Muncey Irving and the crew for being on the Islan® even as they are. Dr. Jenkins and other Island members will, no douht, combine, and we hope soon to see their efforts result in a much improved winter route.

‘Trusting the subject may be fully inves- tivated and ventilated, and thanking you for so much space,

lam, Yours truly, JAMES, BROWN.

Charlottetown, Pp. E. Bi Feb. 9, 1885.

The Stewart Case.

Str,—In last night’s Examen Mr, Arthur Peters hss at last been forced to publish the settlement in the Stewart- McGregor suits, eertitied by the Deputy Prothonotary. This he should have done at the first, and not have attempted to give the public a garbled and distorted report of the same. Your readers will now see that you were correct in your report of the case. With reference to the other parts of Mr. Peters’ le tor there is nothing to answer, Abuse is not argument; personalities do not help his cause. | am glad to see the Patciot has adopted my suggestion, and published the settlement.

Thanking you, Mr. Uditor, for the space you have allowed me.

I am, Your obedient servant, H. James PaLMER.

February 14, 1885.

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The Scott Act.

Sie.—To give the public some idea of the way in which the Scott Act is enforced in this city, Ll have only to say that last Wednesday week, 4th inst. infotmation was laid against four offenders. ‘To-day | am informed the acting Stipendiary has is- sued summons, making them returnable next Thursday three weeks, March 9th. Tae chances are on account of the uneces sary, delay, three cases will fall to the ground, If I donot very greatly err, the gentlemen who compose the Board of Com- missouers are not the men to quickly sub- bit to such an extraordinary couree of pro ceeding.

Vox Porvun.

Charlottetown, Feb, 14, 1885.

The Educational Institute.

The regular meeting of the Educational Institute took place last evening in the Upper Prince Street School, the President, Dr. Leeming, in the chair. W. E Daw son, Esq., Chairman of the City Schoo! Board, read an able and interesting letter, entitled : "Should the State provide Free Education?" Mr. Dawson showed that education is costing too much, drew com- parisons between the cost in England and Germany, and contended that, while the State should regulate and aasist, it ought not bear ail the cost of education, or, if it did, free education should begin im the gutter, and end in the university, that every child in the state should receive a complete practical education, to which he would have ap indisputable right. He did not, however, favor the present system of paying for education. At the conclusion of the paper, a very animated discussion took place, on the various points touched upon by Mr. Dawson. The speakers were Messrs. J. D. Seaman, J. T. Mellish, Superintendent Montgomery, I. Oxenham, The Secretary-elect having declined to act, on motion of Prof. Meliish, seconded by Mr. L. Miller, Mr. S. M. Bent was elected io the vacant eftice. A unanimous vote of thanks was then tendered to Mr. Dawson for his excelleht paper, which he suitably acknowledged, and the meetirg adjourned.

—— 8 ao Our Advertisers.

Peake Bros. & Co. offer iron, tin, etc., at low prices.

H. W. Vinnicombe desires a few pupils for violin instruction,

A. Gobeil announces an extension in the time of receiving tenders for new Dominion Building.

KE. W. Taylor publishes notice of removal to new Cameron Block.

“SHOULD the classies be taught in the common schools?” is the subject for debate before the Caledonian Club Literary Society next Monday evening. The subject basing of ap acticsl nature, and Arch MeNeill, Esq., having kiedly consented to open the debate, more than ordinary interest is already mani- fested. Members of the Club and _ their friends should not fail to attend. A report of the proceedings will be published.

Migsillie-eeiian Kem+ MBER the Bible Class in the Y. M. C. A. Parlor this evening at 8 o’clock.

On Consignmont.

fron, Tin Plates, Pi; Lead and Ingots Bin,

20 Tons Round Iron, s'z28 }, 8, 3 and J inch. 150 Boxes of Tin Plates, suitable for lobster packers.

2 Pigs Lead.

2 Lnyots of ‘Liu.

PEAKE BROS, & CO, Ch’town, Feb. 14, 1885.

SALT. SALT. SALT. IN STORE:

5,090 Bags of Liverpool Salt, 2,000 do Fishery’ do. PEAKE BROS & CO. Ch’town, Feb. 14, 1884.

THE VIOLIN.

“RK. VINNICOMBE is now prepared to

A take a limited number of pupils for Viehn Instruction by ‘‘Danclas” conservatory method, which is so complete that each pupil is enabled to form a part of one harmonized body, thereby making the tuition a pleasure instead of the old class drudgery.

Papils preferred from 12 to 16 years of age.

For teims apply at his residence, Water Street,

Ch’town, Feb, 14, 1885.

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Barzeins in Mvery Department.

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}¥xs=— Remnants and Short

Ends must be cleared.

Don’t fail to call when shopping, as nowhere can cheaper

gocds be had than at

J. B. MAGDONALD’S,

Ch'town, Feb. 10, 1885—dly wkly

Qpucen Street.

LONDON HOUSE

Gustom Tailoring Department!

A SPLENDID

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RANGE OF CLOTHS IN ‘

Broadctoths, W orstecds, Meltons, Suilings «

Light Gverceativgs,

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Work done with Frompiness and ia the Best Styles, at the Lewest Prices.

C¥EO. DAV LES ..6e:. OO:

Ch’town, Feb. 5, 1885—2 aw wkly

HAVING FINISHED STOCK-TAKING,

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LONDON HOUSE

WE SHALL OFFER SPECIAL BARGAINS IN

HOUSE-KEPPIRNG GOODBs,

SHEETINGS, TABLE.

LINENS, FOWELS, TOWELING, Ac. Remnants in all Departments at very Low Prices.

CEO.

DAVIES & CO.

Ch'town, Feb. 5, 1885—2aw wily

CHARLOTTETOWN BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY |

The rush for ROOTS and SHOES is to Dorsey, Coff &

Co. Leather Boots takes the lead.

DORSEY,

Charlottatown, Jan. 12, 1885,

People sey they selicheap. Their own make of Soiid

GOFF & CO,

PE ISUIND BAlLMit

Excarsion to and from Cape

Traverse. ™XCURSION RETURN TICKETS, at K one first-class fare, will be issued from

ail stations on this Railway to Cape Traverse;

also from Cape ‘Traverse to all Stations on =wain line aud — branch, irom Feb 16th inst., to 2ist Feb. inst., beth

days inclusive, and good to return up to and on 2nd March, 1885. This excursion will alford parties an opportunity of witnessing de- partzre and arrival of the Iceboats.

(ood hotel accommo jation at Cape Traverse.

A special Passenger Train leaves Charlotte- town at 8 p. im, ard County Line at 9 30 p. m , daily (Sunday excepted), for Cape Trav- erse, returning to Charlottetown about 2 p m. next day.

JAME3 COLEMAN, Superintendent, Railway Cflive, Ch’town, Feb. 12, 1585. fe 12—pat, all wkly pap li

COFFEE. COFFEE.

VOLD Adulierated Imported Ci flces 4A You can buy the

(real, or Whale Roasted Beal,

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Fresh Ground Coffee,

(Java and other kinds) from BEER AND GOFF.

PRINTING

OB et every description

executed with Nesrinees ard Dagpatch

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New Oddiellows Hall.

LITERARY and Musical Entertain- ment, under the auspices of the I O. O. F., will be held ip the Oddfellows’ Hall, Brown's Block, South side, Queen’s Square, on

Tuesday Evesing, 17th inst., AT 8 O'CLOCK, Selcctions by some of the best local talent,

Programme wil! appear on Monday. Admission, 25 cents,

W. C. DESBRISAY, Chairman. Ch’town, Feb. 12, 1885.

TEA WORTH TRYING.

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R. MAYNARD,

Secretary.

‘Vad ONGTE FONGTIVHD

VNIHO GNV VIGNI LSA01i0HO

= THE ABOVE VEKY CHOICE BRAND OF

INDIA & CHINA TEA

(BLENDED)

For family use, for sale at 59 cents per pound or 10 pound box for $4.75. ae Give it a Trial,

fe, Hues ch | BEER & COEF. |

E. W. TAYLOR, WATCHMAKER & JEWELER,

EGS to inform his customers thag he expects ty removet his New Store,

CAMERON BLOCK,

“N OR ABOUT ‘Tuesdsy, 24th inst,

Where be will have greater facilities for

shewing goods and also for attending to the

working dep rtm: nt, He wishes also to thank those, both jy town and couutry, who have assisted him with their cus.om daring the past year, Ch’town, Feb. 14 - 3: sat tu sat

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DerakiMiot or toric Works, Uirawa, Feb, 14, , fPNUE time for receiving tenders for the coy. struction of a Post Office building, & at Charlottetown, P. B. L, is hereby exten to Thuraday, the twelfth (12th) of March nege, The cheques to accompany tenders must be for five (5) per cent cf the amouuts cf the ten.

ders, instead of fr two hundred (200) doliang,

as erroneously stated in a previous notice, By order of A. GOBELL, Secretary. Ch’town, Feb. 11-—3i her pres wkly ex fi

MRS. JARLAYSWALWORKS

ATH ENAHU™,

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EXHIBITED IN

MONDAY, FIBRUARY 6th,

PROGRAMME ;

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Mr. Tanton.

Mrs. Jarley’s Waxworks, Lot i, 1, Capt. Kide and Victim 2. Mrs. *queers and Sy the, 3. Betsey Prig avd Sairy Gamp. Song—‘“*The Oid Turnkey”,............. Illus, Soug—‘*My Pretty Maid’

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Llewellya, the Welsh Dwarf. :

Waxworks, Lot 2, .

4, “ignorina “qualiini. ‘ 5, Robin Hood. i

6. Joan of Are. —

7. Christopher Columbys, 8. Mother Goase, ~

Tableau-- John Alden and Priscilla........

PART HH. Song—‘“‘The Distant Shore”.........., Waxworks, ! ot 2. 9. Bachelor and Lady Love. 10. Jeck in Box. li. Helen’s Pabiea. 19. Queen of Hearts.

Music—Violin and Piaro " =

Illus. Song-—*‘Auld Robin Gray”... ... Waxworks, Lot 4, 1S. The Organ Grird:r, 14, Violante 18, Alex, the Great, 16. Fair one with “olden Locks 17. Rebinson Crvsee. a Specimen Statuary. : Tablean—‘**Blue Geard’.....:......... 98 a Grand Finale of ali the Waxworks. ey é Reserved seat tickets, 50 cents; for sale at Watson’s Drug Store, until Saturday, Ree duction will be made for family tickets. CHILURENS Maiiver.—Saturday, 14th inst, 4o'clock. Admission 10 cents, tickets fer aduits in charge cf children, 50 ceuts ; which will also admic to Monday’s entertainment, COh’town, Tan, SG, TRSAH

Valuable Farm for Sala

% eee ff FPXHAT valuable Farm, with buildinge thereon, situated at Hcllewew, Lot containiag about 60 acres, uewly all ina

state of cultivation,

t ssasite for asw reside” ce or gea:

ide hotel if cannot be sare

(passed; only 15 minutes’ drive from the” | ferry, 3

Wil be sold at » bargain. he For further particulars apply to Gi

W. H. HASZARD, : at W.& A. BROWN & CO,

(ucen Streeh, 77)

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OST—On 12th February, two i 4 parce's with Japancse figures. The finder will please leave them at the / xamiver cfhee, febl4li

W ANTED—A Nurse for a child of months; a middle-aged woman pre Apply to Mrs. Chistnut, St P

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caesnieneettnintierinnttesatei icine V JANTED—A sinart Dining room Boy} reference required, Also, a good for an hotei. Apply at this office, febi4 3i eod

FQIOR SALV—A Cow, having lately calved. . Apply to William Barboe, cor Pinee hitzroy Streets, febi4 3i sa mo we pd

ferred, Road,

SOUND—To-day, on Prince Street, a sam

of Money. Apply at this offic». {eb'3

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JANTED IMMEDIATELY,—A Nar

serymai’ to take charge of two chil

dren, aged 5 and 7; one wi'h some-experiene® preferred. Apply to Mrs. George Macleod,

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ILCH COW (uewly calved) for sal* Apply to Wm, Scott, East River. _ feb 13—3i_

YU ANTED.—A Servant Girl spply & EXAMINER office. feb 12 3 iH

_. SALE.— One very fine Berkshire Boat Pig, 12 months old. feb 11 tf

W ANTED—A young man of good rs pute ,

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