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| Every Lady in the Dominion should have one.
Every lady in the Dominion should
Costing only a trifle (about $1.50) m they are at once the most useful because they are really two in one,
aud comfortable wrap.
Me issa wraps should not be classed with made up in all the latest oughly rainproof by the Mexissa prucess) ;
styles, out of fine soft woolen
fection, as only tailor made garments can.
have a Me.issa wrap of some style.
re than ordimary wraps of similar material. and most economical garments of the present day, being a rainproof garment as well as a stylish
ordinary waterproofs. They are materisls (rendered thor-
beautifully finished, and they fit to per-
Many ladies have written us asking for information, patterns, e‘c., etc., but as
we do a strictly whvlesale manufacturing business, customers, sell directly to anyone not in trade.
information possible
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in the country, we invite from any lady, giving the name and address of the merchant with whom she dea’s, at once send that desl-r a full range of our other necessary information.
cannot in justice to our many Desiring, however. to give all
place our Meiissa wraps within easy reach of every lady direct correspondence, and will, on receipt of a letter
If there is no local dealer that will take the trouble to serve her we suggest, we wll place her in communication with one of our most reliable cus-
tomers in some other place, who we can
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pstterns, catalegues of designs and
in the way
guarantees will be only too glad to give
MELISSA MANUFACTURING CO.,
Physician and Surgeon,
Graduate of the Medical Department of the University of the City of New Y Member of the Resident Staff of Bellevue Hospital and the New York L Hospital, New York City.
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Office, North Side of Queen Square,
OPPOSITE POST OFFICE,
RESIDENCE —Near corner of King and Queen Streets, Charlottetown,
DR. J. R. MeLEAN,
Graduate Universit delphia, 1873,
TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA,
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‘PHAT’S just whet we’re going to do, | deals with us fits, and GOOD FITS ‘oo. leased the Shop lately occupied by Mr. Horace Haszard, in the Cameron Block, and have as fine a line of goods in Scotch, English and Canadian Tweeds and Worsteds as was ever shown in this city; and what’s better still, we are going to give the BIGGEST BARGAINS in Custo.n-Made Clothing
(ogrnree his practice exclusively to Eve, Ear, Throat and all forms of Catar Can be consulted at New Gi w every Thursday, Vendome Hotel, § a. m. to 30 Pp. m. majé—dy & wky lm
ROBERT BALLOCH & CO. TEA MERCHANTS,
Mincing Lane, London.
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Late of the Firm of McLeod & McKenzie’
ENJOYS Both the methed and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys- tem effectually, dispels colds, head- aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ace ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared <7 from the most healthy and agreeablesubstances, its many excellentqualitiescommend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 75¢ bottles by all leading druggists. Any reliable Cruggist who may not have it on hand will procure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Manufaetured only by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.,
SAN FRANOISCO, CAL. LOUISVILLE, KEY. NEW YORE, N. Y.
WR. WATSON, Wholosale Drover gst Charlo teeiown mwf j
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BOYS GLOTHING.
Nice Spring Suits FOR BOYS, In Tweeds, Serges, Homespuns, &.
LARCE VARIETY! LOW PRICES!
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Boys’ Hats! Boys’ Caps!
Boys’ Shirts !
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LONDON HOUSE.
Charlottetown, May 9, 1893.
WANTED THIS SEASON.
——$—_ —(x) — — — 500,000 Dozen Large Clean Fresh Lggs, For the English and American Market, for which the outside price will be paid.
ON HAND AND FOR SALE—A large stock of EGG CASES and FILLERS, at greatly reduced rates. Write for prices.
J. A, FARQUHARSON & CO.
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QUEEN'S AUCTIONEER, OTTAWA,
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SUCCESSES IN EVERY DIRECTION!
Mr. A. B Macdonall, tionver anl Lissi sta e Agent, Ottawa, Oat., i3 4 busine 3° min whe is highly estcemed snd wel known io the cy ital of our Dominien. His reputation as a first class auctionewr has extended to other large cities in Canada, and few men are better known generally.
Men of Mr. Macdonald’s standing confer immense benefits on humanity when they point out the true means by which disease, suffering and pain can be banished, and show how 4 new life may be obtained. An honest, meritor.ous and worthy medicine is always recommended by the best people ; aud it can be truly ssid of Paine’s Celery Compound that its testimonials are of the highest character—not foreign, doubtful or bogus. It is fur these reasons that our best people use it when affl:cted,
No disappoictments, no failures, no money wasted when you take « course of this infallible healer.
A few weeks ago Mr. A. B. Macdonald wrote as follows :
**Some four years ago l was so over- worked hy the pressing sales, forced upon me, that | was forced to refuse many and eut «ff my regular work to a large extent. 1 was too late, however, in taking this first step, for disease had a firm hold upon me, and matters continvally grew worse; finally, I refused business entirely and my condiiion was regarded as dangerous.
To further intensify alarm and danger, grippe got ho!d of me, and by the time I had e.rquered that, diabetes was pro- nounced a s:ated trouble with me. At this stage physicians said-te me, ‘* No matter what is done fur you, Macdonald, you can- not live three years, and you cannot attend ‘to any business trom this time forth.’
Frievds urged me to go abroad, but I decided to remain here and continue busi- ness.
At this time I commenced to use Paine’s Celery Compound, but had little faith that it would dow me any good. Seon I became persuaded that I could see a slight improve ment inmy condition, and this fact in- spired me to continue the Compound ; and from that time on my hope of recovery in- creased. Old friends and customers noticed my improvement from week to week, and I could gladly tell them, one and all, that Paine’s Celery Compound alone was doing the work. Fancy my gratitude now to find myself in goed business condition, and able to attend toall the requirements of my calling. I now sleep and rest with ease. and nervousness is entirely overcome. I have used the compound fora little over two years, but not steadily the whole time, as I have not found in necessary to do so.”
The above testimony given by Mr. Mac- donald is surely strong enough and sufli- ciently convincing for the guidance of every suffering man and woman. Your safety, hope and cure lies in the same medicine that Mr. Macdonald found so effective and
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Tariff is Most Favorable to Farmers.
Sim,—Your Legislative philanthropists, like some few holding seats in the Com- mons, appear very anxious, if not need- lessly troubled, in regard to the present tariff in its application to that class of our population now feelingly termed the ‘poor farmers” of Cauada, to which it may truly be said that both as guardians and legislators, in such course, as well as in such groundless fears, they of your legisla. ture and Local Assembly have greatly exceeded their right, by attempting to ford a stream far beyond their depth, when they pass resolutions condemning the tariff and federal legislation of Canada. More partic- ularly does such such local remunstrance become gaddish, nauseous and impolitic, when such has been time end again resorted to in the Communs, where the tariff has been so frequently and viciously assailed +s having robbed Canadians of hundreds of millions of goldeo doliara, and made the poor man and farmer poorer, hatched combines, nursed monopolies, made the rich man richer at the expense of the many, depopulated the country and reduced the value of land. Such have been the arguments annually detailed in the Commons, but never made clear to! thinking peeple who are inclined to jalge by results rather than become the adher- ents of speculative theory. These same stale waitings and thread-bare arguments are taken up anew and re-echvoed in your Local Assembly, and reproduced in prayer- ful resolution, not with a view to obtain release from the imaginary evil at all but merely for fashion’s sake, and to command and lead those of our people wh» are satis- fied to live in the circle of partisan infor- mation and knowledge of all subjects relat- ing to the government of the country.
Being a farmer myself for many years, and now, as then, in earnest sympathy with that honorable body, I have carefully studied the different changes in the prices aad taxation of farmers’ purchases since Confederation, as effected by the different grades of tariff taxation. Beginning with the 18748 tariff, and comparing all the changes with the present, I tail to see or Jearn by the only true means open to me of ascertaining, viz: an unbiased, partisan course of study, and series of teste. wherein the pre<ent tariff injuriously effects the farmer; but the reverse. It is to such form of study and means of learning that I would specially direct the farmers’ atten- tion, a8 well as the so called tariff reform- ers, who are just now needlessly alarmed, and ask both to govern their opinions and words—in Ine with the conclusion that must be the result of such non-political basis ef action—such would be a safer and much more politic course for a stationary body, as is your Provincial Assembly. Having these premises it is my purpose now to make accurate comparisonsas tohow the present tariff affects the farmer, and
well to determine who cf our people can | best sffurd te bear the required taxation. | Next, to locate the higher-‘axed gocds | and aecertain fer whom such are princi-| pally imported, ur by whom used, seems to | be a pcoper feature of this study, a course | which, if pursued fairly, will reveal the fact | that it is not the farmer that is heavily ! taxed, but the business man, trader and | retired married man who pays 75 per cent. | of the revanue. To make this clear it is. necessary to quote from the latest authentic | records that point cut that class of goods on which the higher dutits are levied, and also | the free articles and these that are but nom- | inally taxed (see tariff regulations, 1892), then compare the tariffs of 1878 and 1892, | and be guided by the resuits of such com- | parative examination. This dome, it will) be clear as to the line of duty: bearing | goods, and for whom such are imported, Now let us compare the farmer with the | different classes of people in their respec- tive lines of purchase and consumption «f | goods on which a higher rate of duty is| levied and cullected under the provisions of the present tariff. It should be known to all, and carefully) considered by hasty tariff-reformers—and \ especially by our farmers—that during the | year 1892 34 very large proportion of the farmers’ general supplies were brought in
free of duty. For example, the free list | that year included : pees, TWO... pee ..-. $ 3,500,000 Sugar, 8-10 cent per lb duty..... 9,000,000 | Sone alt auuk owed: ... oi. .s. 5c. 6,000,000 Wree fish’: @ou Oss. ..........5005 500,000 Free settle:s' eflects ............. 2,000,000 Free tintoii, blocks, etc, ......... 2,500,000 | Free lumber, plank, spokes, e:c, . . 1,000,000 | Fiee miscellaneous. .............. 10,600,000 WE ise cas ee $34,590,000
hus we have farmers’ general goods to the above amount absolutely free, sugar ex- cepted. How, then, can it be justly charged that the farmers are the down- trodden of Canada, or are those on whom the tariff bears most heavily? Rather than say so, let agitators and malcontents stop
VOT. 39
NO 114
ALMOST A MIRACLE!
(The trath of which fs certified to by Marr CURRY, of Wiadsor, one of the best knowr men ia Nova Scotia.)
Pernicions Anemia, Hsemore rhage ef Bowels, with Coma. picte Nervoes Prestration aud Meart Trouble, Cured by Skoda’s Remedies,
“ For 15 or 2) years I have suffered from Mieemorrbars of the Bowels, Some days would have 15 ilemorrhages, and have passed 1-2 pint of fresh blood in 4 Hiwmorruages, and a portion of m Bowels would protrude while at stool, For the last two years have been worse.
Several physicians advised an operation.
GRORGE H. DE WCLF, Of Windsor, N. 8., a prominent man, having been a meme ber of the County Council, J. P., &. I was alse emaciated. extremely nervous feet and legs swelled a? and the le
exertion set my heart beating so rapidly, ¥ would have to rest. Wished myself dead rather than alive. Four mon use of oda’s Remedies has made a new man of me. Have gained 2f Ibs. in flesh, Hemorrhage ail — od, Heart beats regularly, I can sleep ike a child, and any better than I have been for 20 years.”
SKODA DISCOVERY CO., WOLFVILLE, N, 8,
and calm'y consider the question on its merits, end all the articles of import on which the higher duties are Jevied, aud at the same time seek accurate
information, and learn who it is that are forced by use and circumstanc+s to purchase of the higher taxed goods, and for whom the free list and nominally taxed goods are in- non- | tended.
( will leave tobaccos out of this
compariscu, as the farmer and banker in- dulge alik» in this general and very highly
taxed luxury, but reserve the right to
charge the provervial dude as having paid into the revenue fund during the year in question at the rate of $2 per lb. specific duty, and 25 per cent. adv. on all cigarettes and cigars used. items and this class to show that from these people up to the millionsire that quaffs his sparkling draughts of champagne, or who, like Count Mercier, that drives in a fancy New York barouche, and whoever else that chooses to indulge in imported grandeur, whether such be a bicycle, dog cart or
I merely refer to these
whether or not the farmers are, as a distinct body or class, laboring under any real dis- advantage when compared with Let me here app'y a test by which all may easily learn the truth for themselves, and make a comparison between the tariffs In the former year rts were $93,081,787, the duty collected that year was $12,795,- 693 being a percentage of 13.07 on the
of 1878 and 1892-93
total imports; and for the year 1892 3 the total imports were $127,406,068; the duty co lected was $20,550,581, being a
204 per cent. between these tariffs and periols. It is but a simple matter to ascertain
the source and cause. present pay a correspondingly
Why do we not at increased
largely increased the duties on certain lines of goods imported ? This means of study and this phase of the question is but too seldom considered by those who are loudest in condemning the system, and never by those who are biased or politically in- terested. Yet the means and facts are
partial man who carefully studies the question with a desire to learn the truth. A little time and a few fairly arranged fizures accurately applied will suffice to un
rave! the mystery and at the same time amply repay the labor so undertaken by any Canadian who prides himself on the knowledge necessary to decide ir matters relating to the commercial or tariff problems of our country and ourselves, either as individuals or seperate and distinct classes.
The following among other reasons, ex- plain how it is that the present tariff does aot increare the pereentage of duty cullected in the total imports free imports in 1892-3 was equal to 57 per cent of the dutiable goods imported, and 37 per cent of the total imports; whilst in 1878 the free imports were but 49.06 per cent. of the dutiable, and only 33 per cent. of the total imports of that year. Thus we learn by correct comparison that whilst the percentage of taxation on the total imports in 1892-93—compsred with 1878— had only increased 2.04 per cent. The free imports had increasec 4 per cent. on the total imports, and 7 04 on the dutiable. These are nice points of study and convey mueh riliable and useful knowlec ge, and pr ve how our free list has been extended so as to reduce a high percentage of taxs- tion on the whele volume of imports, and have at the same time enabled the Govern- ;ment to wisely decide as to what class of
open to all and may be learned by the im-|000 on trimmed curtains;
buggy of foreign make that pays the rev- enue and bears at least 75 per cent. of the tariff burden on their shouldera,and not the farmer. That this is as it should be none willdeny. By ali means let those who indulge in luxuries pay for them Side by side with the farmer fishermen and general wage-earners who can and do at present purchase the nececsities of life and warmth free, as per list above cited, and can pur- chase such necessities even cheaper than in 1878, whilst the farmers cau purchase agricultural machinery 40 per cent, below the prices of twenty years ago and still
7 rejoice in the wisdom of economic legis- percentage of 16.01, or an increase of but lation that protects pork, beef and bread. stuffs against foreign slaughter sales,
competitors and
Those alone who indulged in cigarettes
what percentage of the total imports the|and cigars in the year 1892-93 as 4 class duties collected bear to the whole sum in| contributed the telling sum of $830,478 any one year. Todo this correctly seems |(including excise), whilst the total duty to be good point to start from; a point, | collected on binder twine by the farmers of too, that guarantees an accurate solution |Oanada for the same period was the small of the tariff difficulty, which can be better |sum of $42,741, and here I may aay that in explained or learned by honestly seeking | order to meet the farmers wish in this smal!
matter the Government during last session has reduced the duty on this item 50 per
percentage of duty on our total imports in|cent., which should be satisfactory to farm- accordance with general ideas entertained | ers as they will only be asked to contribute
in respect to the present tariff that has so}one dollar to the forty paid by our unecm-
plaining and highly taxed dudes that indulge in cigarettes, etc.
It will be seen too that $1,000,000 duty was collected on bituminous oval and coke in 1892 93; $150,000 on opium; $3,250,000 on dyes, electric apparatus, fancy goods, toys, feathers, ivory, millinery, ,&c.; $81,- $1,000,000 on dried fruits, berries, jellies, pickles and jams; another $1,000,000 on silks and silk manufactures; $5,000 on soaps and hair powders; $6,500,000 on spirits, wines, rum, beer and whiskies (including excise); $308, - 000 on Datch carpets and Brussels carpets, and « long list of other very highly taxed articles of a flash nature, such as is found in the billisrd and pool halis, none of which duty-bearing goods enter largely, if at all, into the farmer's life or regular line of wants or purchases; and to this mode of raising the required revenue may be added the postal duties and charges, which are in no way 4 special burden on the farmers, who
For example, the!should think well of and support this sys-
tem of raising a revenue that is not in excess of the wants of our country’s de- mands. On calm retiection it is to be hoped none will be found, either among our legislators or our farmerg, who would aid in destroying a system so wisely inaugurated. Bat the tariff-refermers (so-called) con- tend, when fairly cornered in argument that is based on the true facts relating co our present tariff, that the farmers buy and use largely of the many higher-taxed goods, which is perhaps too true in many cases. Yet I contend such is not necessarily true, as our farmers do not, as a rule, nor are they forced to, buy or use bituminous coal or coke, nor are they compelled to purchase jellies, jams, pickles, berries or dried fruits, tO more than they are forced to in- dulge in Dutch or Brussels carpets, hair
imports may bear the weight of duty, as
powders, champagnes or billiard rooms,
For sale by all Druggists, Trade supplied by W. R. Watson, Charlottetown, P. E, I.
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furniture, etc.; and as such free men, I heartily congratulate them as a favored class who can supply their own jellies and jams, and in many cases wines, carpets and fuel from their own broad acres, with the science of skilled labor and machinery at hand. The farmors of Canada may rejoice in being the highly favored people that I claim are not ground down or discriminated against in any way, other than being specialiy protected and wisely provided for by the present tarifl, 75 per cent. ef which is borne by other shoulders than theirs.
If the tariff agitators would but turn their attention just now to some measure of aid to the farmers, and to the government of Canada, whereby a better market could be arranged for the products of the soil it would be a step in the right direction, whether by export or home consumptioa, as it is as useless as it is groundless to be clamoring against the ‘tariff, which so far has not been argued against or even defend- ed on its whole merits, There are many good reasons, apart from the tariff qaws- tion, that go to prove that tha old times and war prices for horses and cattle are over. Electricity has replaced many thousands of horses already, whilst the wild prairie is being made to produce its countless millions of bushels of wheat annually, and with free trade our great neighbors to the south of us overrun our markets and soon relieve us cf all anxiety both as regards tariff and nationality.
That the present tariff fosters, comb:nes and breeds monopolies, grinds the farmer or wageearner, or unduly contributes wealth to the rich and tends to make the poor man poorer, isa proposition thet no fair-minded man who investigates the question, and does so by a proper course, will admit. Astothe combines of which we hear so much, it is not true that such exist in Canada—beyond what a few dealers or grocers may effect in certain districts from time to time. For exacaple, coal oil is retailed at a higher price in Ottawa than in Cape Breton or P. KE. Island, proving that it is not in the tariff but in the action of the dealers. It is across the border that such exist and flourish, priucipally in the Eastern States. It was there such originated in the early partof the century, about the years 1825- 29, during the first fracas between the northern or union states with the people of the south,
Much more could be subject in this direction. Abundance of facts abound on every hand to dispel the biased or partizan fallacies that are beinz indulged in and spread broadcast without proper study or thought.
The tariff, as at present, is wisely levied and made to bear most on those who can bear it, and with a little fixing, as time and circumstances demand, will continue to serve Cauada and all classes of Canedians for revenue purposes and the legitimate wants of ournew nation that still requires numerous outlays in necessary public works Therefore, t» lay rough hands upon, or to hastily remove or destroy that system by which Canada has become great during twelve years, would be to stamp a blur on vur country and people and put an end to 4 progressive system of good, wise and economic legislation.
advanced on this
J. W. Huenes. Ottawa, May 12th, 1893.
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