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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

JANUARY 9, 1889.

Charlottetown Board of Trade.

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Ir is 8 matter of no small importance to

the trade interests © ‘harlottetown, and,

indeed of the whol that the or-

. . ee , ganization of the Board of Trade should be

continued in the most effective manner There are many questi ms arising from time to time ia trade and commerce which,

under the laws of the Dominion, are rele

Boards 0!

gated fur settlement to the

rade. Besides dealing with matters of

that kind, the Executive Trade should, with all the authority and in-

of the Board ot

fluence which the law confers upopr it and which its representative char- acter entitles it to oxert, take cognizance of all questions § affecting

the prosperity of the city and Province. The Charlottetown Board, during the short time it has been organized, has given good evideace of its usefulness. Its timely action on the question of steam communication with the Mainland, its success in urging the passage of the Joiat Stock Incorpora-

Act last

sifting which was given at

session, and the therou rh its

f10n meetings to our trade relations with the United States im- the

aud other countries, demonstrate the portance To Board is a'so due the practical advocacy of

vf the organization.

railway extension around the front of the

city We hope the members of the Board

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will attend this evening in

rood work for the comi

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lay oat ly year

The Proposed Subway.

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Efficient steam service for the conveyance of mails and passengers to be established and maintained between the Island and the Do-

summer,—thus placing

mmunication with

° . tmintoan, winter and the Isiand in continuous the Intercolonial Riilway and the raliway

svster of the Dominion.’

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THE DAILY EXAMINER, - -

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oes town

(1). The distance from Money Point to C

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ind gravel, and soft red sandstone.

‘Section of Northumberland Strait

the water where it is deepest is ninety-one feet. tundred feet, showing that the gradients of the proposed Subway will not be unusually The above * section” ficial survey held in 1887, and the facts here stated are in accord with their report.

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ORDIMARY Wich WATER

il ccmmmeneteli leaned nn ees

arleton Point, on the line of the proposed Subway, 18 81x. land to the middle of the Strait 1s

ateep. 1 line made by the Government engineers after the

(3). The fall of the

is reduced from an out

“of Proposed Sub

“WEDNESDAY, p . ay. <x POINy?

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is six and a half miles. (2). The depth of about one foot and a quarter to one

(4). The bed of the Strait is of clay, sand

All in the Management.

Iv was hoped that the Stanley would sup- Prince Edward Island a long felt : afford efficient means of com- the Mainland after the and during the period of

ply for want, viz nunication with first cold

comparatively mild weather which every

snap, year ahnost invariably precedes the heavy frost by which hard and thick ice is form- could acecom-

ed. It is certain that if she

plish this, and ply in the larger cliannels if trade—between Summerside and Point du Chene, and between Charlottetown and Pictou—remaining on each route as long as possible—she would obtain as much freight ss she could carry, and many more passeng- obtain while on the She would thus at once accommodate our and travelling commuuity, benefit the Province

ers than she would

Georgetown-Pictou route. mercantile her cash re-

st large, and add largely to

Ceipt:

the hupe has proved rain—so lar as

concerned.

this most propitious season 18

Che Stanley is pottering at Georgetown and=—s« Pictou, carrying comparatively little freight and comparatively few passengers, accomodating comparatively few merchants, affording comparatively small benetit to the Province and obtaining

; +} ae comparatively smau receipts.

[hese are the words of the bond. They are plain and easily understood. In the faith that this bond wowld be

honorably fulfilled, Prince Edward Island

entered the Dominion ca the first day of

Sons of Temperance.

The Installation of the Officers of the}

City Divisions took place during the past

July, L373.

Fifteen years have passed away. The attention of the Government has been én- gaced in other and larger matters, Ditti- culties were to be surmounted. The bond remains—unfulfilled. 5

In the meantime the subway scheme of H. H. Hall has been propounded by Hon. Senator Howlan.

By this scheme, if it be feasible, the bond may be carried out.

This scheme has, consequently, obtained a strong hold upon a large number of per- the fact

sons: and if it be not feasible,

should be established and made known with all possible speed. As to the of Mr. Hall's

scheme, several of the ablest engineers in

feasibility

the world have spoken—have spoken in terms of encouragement, Mr. Walter S! E., M. P., of

Hoosac Tunnel fame, has given his written

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opinion to Hon. W. W. Sullivan, Premier of this Province, in the following terms :—

‘| consider the construction of such an undertaking, on the very inget ious plan pro- posed by Mr. H. H. Hall, ot New York, to be entirely practicable, and that the work naight be € no pleted within three years from the time actual commencement. <As_ to

I have wot myself visited the locality, have carefuily examined the plans and exhibited to me by Mr. Hall. ! deal of valuable informa.

of cost buat soundin 3 These give a good tion, but more will be required—that is to , further surveys and bearings are neces- sary before accurate estimate of the cost of mili be arrived at. My opinion, st it should fall within five mil-

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the work « however, is th lion dollars.”

Sir John Macdonald, in the course of to Howlan, dated January 28th, 1887, referred to the

a statesmanlike letter Senator

examinations and surveys which had been made, and said

interest examina

continues its make further

to submit those already

‘The Government end is encouraged to tlous an i sury

ys, ani mace , a vell as those proposed to be made, toa body of Civil Engineers accustomed to bydvaulic works, and works altogether o principrily in the water, with a view of as-

certaluing, lst, the feasibility of construction; Zad, the durability; Sed, the danger of injury

or destruction trom any known cause; 4th, the cost.’ . In accordance with this letter, an addi-

tional and careful official survey was made

during the summer of 1887, and we trust

that the points noted by Sir John will, ere long, be iderei—in the light of all the

surveys, plaus and information that can be

obtained—by fa competent board of civil engineers for the purpose of deciding

whether the subway is to be or not to be.

The people of this Province will, no doubt, be quite content to abide by the re- of If the

Board declare that the subway scheme is

port ol i board engineers. not feasible, they will be thankful that it is out of the way; but if it

be declared feasible, every one will saythat

disposed of and

it ought to be adopted and carried out, in order that the bond of the D.minion be not bruken and its honor stained, and in order that this country at large may have the advantage of an additional and impor- tant means of winter communication.

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Court of Chancery.

week. The Officers in charge this quarter are as follows: PRINCE EEWARD, NO. 1

W. P.—-Henry Spencer.

Ww. A. David Judson

R. 8S.—John Clarke.

A. R. S.—L. Parks.

F. S.—J. Taylor.

T.—I. W. Wadman.

Ch.—J. W. Morrison.

C.— Henry Crawford.

A. C.—Wm. Anderson.

I. S.—A. Vaylor.

O. S.—Wm. Newson.

P. W. P.—Herbert Clark.

VICTORIA, NO. 4.

W. P.—J. J. Chappell.

W. A. Je ho bowers.

a -J. A. McLaren.

A. R. S.—John Mills,

F. S.—J. L. Godkin.

T.— A. W. Tanton.

Ch.—Rev. J. M. McLeod.

C.—W. J. Sabine.

A. C.—Augustus Down.

I. S.—T. Dismond.

O. 8.—Henry Rackham.

P. W. P.--C. B. Warren. ORIENT, NO. 161.

W. P.—Alex. Horne.

"7, A G. H. Foster.

xr. S.— John Ross.

. S—Wam. McKie.

G. W. Wakeford

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J. Miller. M. T. Riggs Geo. D. Davison. | §.—8, W. Crabbe. QO. S.—David Smail. P. W. P.—Daniel Stewart, FAIRPLAY, NO. 163.—ST. CATHERINE’S, LOT 65. W. P.—Alex. McLean. W. A.—Maggie Lamont. R. S.—Bella McNevin, A. R. 8.--Grace McNevin. F. S.—Livia Shaw. T.—Duncan McLaughlan. Ch.—Helen Hodgson. C.—Edward Lamunt. A. C.—Annie McPhee. I. 3.—Geo. McLeod. Q. S.—Maleolm MecNevin. P. P.—Chadwick Stratch.

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Supreme Court.

Tuespvay, Jan. 8.

On motion of Mr. Fred Peters, the Court an order for the examination of |

makes Anes office of

inission

A. Macdonald, a student in the Messrs. Peters & Peters, for ad- as an Attorney of the Supreme

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About Insurance,

Str,—Nearly every person renewing his

insurance at present expects a reduction in he rates, owing to the introduction of water into the city. When they find that no reduction is made, some are displeased ind some conclude to drop their insurance altogether.

This being the case, 1 think it would be well if either the Chairman of the Water Commissioners or the retiring Commission- er, who is seeking re-election, would, over his own signature, answer the following questions: -~

lst. In what condition is the reservoir at present, and when is it likely to be completed and serviceable ?

2nd. Inthe event of a conflagration (the reservoir being in its present condition) is there not great probability of the pipes burst- ing when sufficient pressure is put on by the pumps to make the hydrants of any service?

These are questions the public and the underwriters should be enlightened upon, especially as an election is shortly to take place for # Commissioner.

[ may say that the display made by the (hydrants on New Year's day, on Market

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(Square, was somewhat disappointing. | i

remembering that within the past two years we have had swveral disastrous fires, iTesulting in the destruction of some sixty Seventy thousaud dollars’ worth of property, ‘it matters not what the public may think jof those occurrences, the discreet under- | Writer is obliged to take the facts imto his calculations when considering the rates and the probabilities of losses in Charlotte- town. Yours respectfully, AGENT. Ch’town, Jan. 9, 1889.

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The Union Meetings.

Sir,—Some people are never satistied. Your correspondent ‘* Remembrance” is evidently one of this kind. He thinks that the rink shoyla shut down on its patrons, and. Zion Chuich should not hold its regular prayer-meetings, because of the union meetings now going on. Could any- thing be more absurd. The directors of the rink do not hinder any of their patrons )'roin attending the union prayer-meetings, if so disposed, and I feel sure that the good | pastor of Zion Church, also, allows his con- ‘gregation to use their own discretion in the matter. To my mind the prayers offered in Zion Church will be just as effective as those in the union meetings, if those offer-

ing them do so in the right spirit. But

** Remembrance ” evidently does not think

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A Bad Practice.

Sir,—The practice of promising votes to the first pergon that comes slong is very prevalent during civic contests, and is not always attended with the best results. No canvass should be made and no vote should be promised until after nomination day. Cheu the candidates are known for certain, and the elector can make his choice; the issues have been defined, and the opinions if the would-be representatives can be ascertained when soliciting support, or, better still, through a card inthe news-

apers. This practice of promising to vote for any one nan before knowing who his opponent will be is a pernicious one, and 1 trust it will soon be a thing of the past. CITIZEN,

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Ward Five.

Srr,—It is hoped the meeting of the el- ectors of the above ward, to be held in Hooper’s store, to-night, will be largely at-

‘ceuded, and that Mr. Charles E. Robert-

son will be chosen to coutest the ward. He would make an excellent representative, I know of no better. Hitherto the ward has been represented by men living and in- terested in business in {the western portion thereof, and, as a result, the eastern end has been greatly negiected. It is high time

Court.

On motion of Mr. A. A. McLean, a simi- lar order was made for the examination of James H. Good, a student inthe office of Messrs. Paimer & McLeod.

Application was made by John A. Mathe- son for admission to study law in the office of A. A. McLean.

Mr. George A. Aitken, of Georgetown, Deputy Prothonotary for King’s County, was appointed a commissioner for taking affidavits in the Supreme Court.

WeEpNeEsbDAY, Jan. 9.

The Queen on prosecution of Donald McKay vs. William Hill and Francis Flem- ming—Indictment for housebreaking and

larceny. The Grand Jury bring in a ‘*true bill.’ On being arraigned, the

prisoner William Hill pleaded ** guilty,” and the prisoner Francis Flemming ‘not guilty.”

Jobn Reid vs. City of Charlottetown-— Tried Trinity Term last, when a verdict was found for the plaintiff for 3600. The Court discharged the rule nisi for a new trial with costs.

Francis Finnigan aud another vs. Francia Bradley and others—Tried Trimty Term last, when verdict was found for plaintiff for $72.55. Rule for new trial argued a‘ Michaelmas Term last. The Court now gives judgment, making rule for new trial

Executors of Owen Curtis, complainants | absolute.

vs. Alex. Cobb and Wm. Cohb.—Vice-

The Queen on prosecution of A. C.

Chancellor Hensley yesterday morning (8th | Fredericks ve. Wm. F. Callaghan—Indict- inst.) gave judgment in favor of the com-j| ment for forgery. The Grand Jury bring

plainants gettny aside the martgage from |

Alex. Cobb to Win Cobb as being frau iu- lent and void as against the’ c mM plaiwente Wh vosts august the deloudaat. ;

ina **tru> bill.”

| The Grand Jury are paying their usual

visit to the Hospital for the Lnsene, Poor Eavuse wud Vaal today.

the residents of the eastern portion of the

{ward elected one of themselves as their re-

presentative, and, I trust that if Mr. Rob- ertson accepts the nomination, he will be the choice of the people. Vorer. me A me nro A Suggestion.

Sir. —How would it do to have a public meeting in some central place, say Market Hall, on the evening of Nomination Day, for the purpose of hearing the views of the eandidates for civic honors? Each candi- date might be given a certain time to ex- plain his views on the issues of the day and to answer such questions as would be put to him. There is too much of this hole-and-corner business about our civic elections, and the sooner a reform is made the better for the citizens. We want an open, square expression of opinion from the candidates, and a meeting such as I suggest is the best place at which to obtain it.

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Equalize the Wards.

Srn,—The question of equalizing the Wards should be made an issue.in the forthcoming contest. Wards 1 and 2 will do very well asthey stand, but a change is badly needed in the others. A_ block might, for instance, be taken off Ward 4 and added to Ward 3, and a block from Ward 5 ta ked on to Ward 4. This change would make things a little more equal, and | would not, I think, prove unacceptab'e to the people if pruperly pud before them.

Prone,

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. |

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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

SpectaAL Despatcars TO THE EXAMINER.

The Scott Act.

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Orrawa, Jan. 9.

The return furnished the Imperial Par- liament in connection with the working of the Canada Temperanee Act, shows that 105 elections have been held under the Act with the general result that the Act has been adopted by decisive majorities, and that where repeal elections have been held they were generally unsuccessful. In reply to inquiries the Government of On- tario report that in countries where the Act is in operation the number of persons arrested for being drunk and disorderly during the Jast year of license was 482, while similar arrests during last year under the Scott Act, was 200. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba and P. E. Island reported that no reliable data could be given. A Stipendiary Magis- trate in the latter Province on beivug ques- tioned as to the effect of the operation of the Act on crime and pauperism, replied, ‘**Generally speaking, of nv effect, except that the crime of perjury has been greatly increased.”

Greeting Chamberlain and His ride.

BIRMINGHAM, Jan 8.

Hon. Joseph Chamberlain. and bride were given a most cordial greeting by the people of Birmingham to-night. The re- ception was held in the Town Hall, which had been converted into a salon. The gathering was large and representative. The citizens of Birmingham subscribed £700 for gifts to the bride. The entrance of Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain was the sig- nal for great cheering again and again re- newed, the organ playing the wedding march. Mrs. Chamberlain was greatly pleased at their hearty reception. The wedding gifts consisted of a pearl necklet with diamond clasp from the citizens, and a brilliant diamond brooch, containing fifty-five gems in the shape of a six-pointed star, the gift of the women of Birmingham.

Hails and Freights.

MonrreaL, Jan. 8.

Hoy. W. Richards, Mr. Ings and Mr. Owen are here frum Chariottetown, en route to Ottawa, to ask the Government to consider the condition of the carriage of freight, as well as mail matter, to and from the Island, They allege that the company hitherto enjoying the mail subsidy threat- ens to give up carrying freight without subsidy unless assured that the Govern- ment steamer will not carry mails in sum- mer as weli as in winter.

The Riel Question.

Montreal, Jan. 8.

The defiant attitude of French Canadians on the Riel question is much commented on. Mr. Casgrain, M. P. P. for Quebec County, in a magnificent speech before the Cartier Club, last evening, said, amidst thundering cheers, that the Liberals were promenading the corpse of a villain over the country in a cowardly endeavor to set the French Canadians against the other nationalities of this Dominion.

Committed for Trial.

Monrreal, Dec. 8.

John Benson was this morning brought before the Clerk of the Crown and fuily committed for trial at the March term of the Queen’s Bench, for the wilful murder of his wife. Frank Singer who was danger- ously wounded in connection with this terrible tragedy has sufliciently recovered to leave the hospital, but has been required to find securety for $500 to appear as a wit- ness in the case.

Excitement ia Madrid. Mapzip, Jan. 8.

An attempt was made to-day to blow up the royal paiace. No one was injured and the only damage was smashing many win- dows. The petard with which the attempt was made was exploded on the stair case of the palace. Great excitement prevails and the members of the Royal household are almost panic stricken.

After Damages.

Ortawa, Jan. 8.

An action has been taken against the Exchequer Court on behalf of Mr. Mayes, of St. John, for $4,500 damages connected with the building of the railway bridge over the St. John river iu 1886.

The Quebec Legislature.

Orrawa, Jan. 8,

Owing to the illness of Giovernor Angers, Judge Casault was appointed tu open the Quebec Legislature. He, too, has been taken suddenly ijl, and Judge Bosse has been appointed.

Quebee the Terminus. Qvesec, Jan, 8, Several morning papers announce as a certainty that Quebec has been definitely selected as the terminus of the fast ocean mail service.

Weather Bulletin.

JANUARY

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For Ten Days we will give the Best Bargains in UNDER- CLOTHING and TOP SHIRTS (with or without Collars), .

ever given in Charlottetown.

P. J. FORAN, Upper Queen Street,

Ihree Doors Above Apothecaries Ha)!,

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B. S. DAVIES & 60

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Overcoats,

ali Ready-made Clothing. |

Our prices, without the benefit of discount, are guaranteed to be about 33 per cent, below competitors.

This 25 per cent. is given to clear out the Goods in this department, as we iutend to give our whole attention to Custom

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Tailoring and Men’s Furnishings. i Mr. Keith is at the head of our Tailoring Department, and +.

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UNE GASE JUST RECEIVED. =

Toronto, Jan. 9.~-10 a. m.

Fair and mild to-day, followed by s south erly gale wod rain te-morsew. {

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BIS

All Widths. Low Prices,

STANLEY BROS. BROWNS BLOCK. dls dd eGHOG | JaGkels very cheap this month.

NO LOWER PRICES IN THR GITy.

SHE THESE 4000S ERFORE YOU BUY,

STEWART.