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Tot Dainty EXAMINER.
OCTOBER 39, 1879.
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The Local Civil Service. Tun Patrict calls ovr paragraph under this heading ‘‘a vory singular article ;” but, sin zular enough, feils to point out its singularity. Indeed, it agrees with every- thing we said respecting Mr. Peter Des- Brisay ; and, we are pleased to note, ex- presses the hope ‘‘that the long and faith- ful services of Mr. DesBrisay will be recog- nized by the Government—thaf work will be given him as long as he is able to ¥ rk, &.d that he will be enabled by the people in whose services he has spent his time, to end his days in comfort and free from harassing anxieties.”
On the other hand, we regret to note that the tone of the Patriot is not favor- able to the readjustment of the Civil Ser- vice, which, for the material interests of the Province and for the purification of its politics, is required. The Government, it says, has dismissed officials on account of politics--therefore, they have rendered re- ferm almost impossible. In other words, this Goverument has done wrong—there- fore, the next Government must do wrong, too. Could amore childish reason be ad- vanced If, like reasonable, sensible men, the leaders of the opposing parties, recog- nizing the evil which is year by year being perpetrated, meet together and mutually agree that the evil shall stop, then ‘the difficult y will practically be removed ; and such an agreement, as we have indicated, may easily be made.
Netw ithstanding the inimical tone of the Patriot, we are not without hope of event- ually obtaining its assistance in this good work. The Patriot must cease to be only partizan.
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Gas.
Tux City Council has contracted with the Gas Company to light the street lamps for 328 each per year. According to the Mayor's repert, the average cost of each lamp was, last year, $34.22, and the year previous, $35.48. So that a considerable saving will be effected under the new con- tract. Besides, citizens will now know what they have to pay—before they did not. Mr. Millner’s offer was to light the city with gasoline for $21.00. But the Council was not prepared to haszard an ex- periment on that fluid; and we are not prepare to say that they were wrong.
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City Council.
A special meeting of the City Council was held last evening, Councillors Murphy, Beer, Davy, Lawson, Crabbe, Horne, Hooper and Byrne being present.
The report of the Finance Committe was adopted and the account attached ordered to be paic.
It was moved by Councillor Crabbe, seconded by Councillor Byrne, and carried that the sum of thirteen dollars be paid Donald McKinnon, Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, to pay balance of the outlay incurred at the reception of the Vice-Regal Party in August last.
The committee appointed to confer with the Gas Company and Messrs. Millner & Arthur, submitted the following report :—
“Your Committee , appointed to confer withthe Gas Company and Messrs. Millner & Arther for the purpose of lighting the City, report as follows :—
The Gas Light Company propose to light and extinguish and keep in repair the City Jamps—-in number 125 or more—supplying said lamps with four foot burners, and performing the service according to .the time table observed during the last contract with the City, at twenty-eight dollars per lamp.
Messrs. Millner & Arthur's proposition is as follows :—
They are prepared to furnish and provide lamp-posts, lamps and gasoline light—the lighting and keeping im good order the same— ‘ora term of five years, any number of street lamps above one hundred for the sum of twenty-one dollars per lamp per an- num. Time for lighting and extinguishing the same as table between city and Gas- Light Co. during the last contract—pay- ment to be made at the end of each quar- ter. They are also prepared to have the city liglited up within thirty days if they receive the contract. Ali of which are re- spectfuliy submitted,
Joun Beer, Atex. Horne.
It was then moved by Councillor Beer and seconded by Councillor Byrne—
Reso'ved, That the offer of the Gas-Light Co., of twenty-eight dollars per annum for lightin:; 125 lamps or more, as ‘stated in the report of the Committee, be accepted.
Moved as an amendment by Councillor Horne and seconded by Councillor Davy—
Reso! ced, That the tender of Messrs. Millner and Arthur be acepted at $21.25 Ee lamp per year to light the City of Char-
ottetown for a term of five years.
The «.mendment was then put, and there appeared for it—Horne, Davy and Hooper. Against it—Murphy, Beer, Lawson, Crabbe and Byrne.
The original motion was then put and carried by division 5 ayes and 3 nays, Couicil adjourned at 11.15,
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A TERRIFIC STORM.
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BRIDGES CARRIED AWAY—VESSELS WRECKED AND STRANDED— HOUSES UNROOFED— TREES UPROOTED, ETC., ETC.
Yesterpay morning at half-past one o'clock a most terrific storm came on from the north-east. Every hour the wind in- creased and blew violently until six o’clock, ' p. m., when its force gradually diminished, } and lulled to a calm towards nite, | {t was accompanied by drenching rains ood {t was destructive to
overflowing tide. shipping around the coat, to wharves, bridges, etc. Vessels were dashed to pieces byjthe fury of jthe waves; wharves were shifted from their foundation ; bridges were swept away ; houses in many localities were unroofed and blown down ; and trees were uprooted and laid across the public thoroughfares. A writer from Tignish says ‘‘it was the heaviest storm he ever ex- It was perfectly terrific August gale, were car- down,
perienced there. far worse than the Bridges and fishing stages ried away, barns were blown and fishing boats were’smashed to pieces on the beach. The schooner ‘‘ Henry M. Clark,” Clark,.master, of Gloucester, Mass. » went ashore on the seuth side of Myrick’s fishing stage. She is in a bad position. lhe crew, including the captain’s wife, were landed after much difficulty in a surf boat. The vessel is a total loss. She was loaded with potatoes by Messrs Hall and Myrick. At 4 o'clock yesterday evening communica- tion was entirely cut off with Tignish Ran. Everything at that place was apparently At Caseumpee and Nail Pond the The beacon
gone. damage done was very great. light at Cascumpec was entirely washed away by the heavy sea and the Government Wharf was very badly injured. bridges at Kildare Capes were carried away a3 were Pope’s Bridge, Big Tignish Bridge, Little Tignish Bridge and a number of others. The storm along the North side was very severe and many small losses are reported. At Rustico the schoener “ Car- rie F. Butler” drifted on the bar and was dashed to pieces. The greater portion of her freight, which consisted of threo hun- dred barrels of mackerel, was lost. The schooners ‘* Velocity” and ‘‘ Maggie,” both loaded with mackerel, were driven ashore. They will have to discharge before they can float. Oyster-bed Bridge and North Rustico Bridge are both seriously damaged and many of the fishing stages were shifted. In Charlottetown Harbor the damage to wharves and shipping is unworthy ef note, save a slight damage to the Southport Ferry Wharf. Outside the harbor about two miles west of the Block-House, the schooner ‘‘ Emeline,’ Captain McDonald— from Boston with a eargo of general mer- chandize to parties ‘in this city — went ashore. She is in a very bad position and will undoubtedly be a total loss. The crew are to-day busily engaged discharging her cargo. At St. Peter's Bay several houses and barns were unroofed, trees were up- rooted, and several small casualties occurred. At Souris the gale did not do so much damage as first reported. Three small new houses,under completion,were blown down; a number of old ones were unroofed, and Messrs. Stone’s and J. H. McDonald’s sheds were blown to pieces. The schooner ‘‘ Winnie” and another went adrift and grounded near the old breakwater. They are not damaged very much. It is reported that a large number of houses and barns were unroofed at East Point. The storm caused much loss at Cardigan and vicinity. The loss of property is very large, and the only place which remains good for shipping pur- poses is the wharf recently built below Cardigan Bridge. Cardigan Bridge was broken in two parts. One part was carried about a quarter of a mile upAhe river and the the other part was blown to the south side near Mr. D. Stewart’s shipyard. A schooner moored at the Bridge drift- ed up the river and stranded near Mr. Landry’s ; two others are stranded at the south side of the Bridge. They are high on the bank, and there will be much difficulty in getting them off. Both are loaded with produce. Another schooner, also loaded with produce, is high up on the shore above the Bridge. Owen’s wharf was totally ruined by the tide. The cover- ing, a large quantity of boards, shingles, and limestone, were wasiied away and lost. Lewis’ bridge, at the north side of James E. McDonald’s, was entirely broken up, and a forge at the north side of the river was blown to pieces. Several sheds and a large barn on the Owen’s farm were also blown to pieces and trees were uprooted and blown across the public reads. The
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wharf.” Hon. D. Gordon's brig ‘ Sirtus” and 2 schooner named ‘‘ Pocahontas” went adrift together, and are now stranded above The brigantine ‘ Lib- moorings,
Aitken’s wharf. erty’ broke
floated ‘crosswise over Sencabaugh’s wharf and totally demolished it by perpetual strik- ing. Mayo’s photegraph saloon was turned over, and several barns in Georgetown were blown down. A stack of hay was lifted bodily out of a field and carried into
from her
the harbor. Mr. WW. Allan’s boats sank at anchor, and five small boats were broken by striking against
Queen’s Wharf. Several other casualties are reported from Georgetown vicinity. Much anxiety is felt for the safety of a large number of coasting vessels which left outports on the night previous to the storm. As yet nothing has been heard of the schooner ‘* Enterprise,” which left Rus- he storm
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tico for this port on Wednesday. T was also very severe along the coast of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Messrs. Welsh & Owen’s brig Lauretta, which ar- rived at Canso from Plymouth, on Wed- nesday, dragged her anchor during the storm, and, to prevent her from stranding, the captain had to cut out the mainmast. _ — pancentins
Cuarauam Deparine Soctery last Thursday evening, after a lengthy discussion, decided that the blissful state of married life is prefer- able to a state of single blessedness. Subject for this evening’s discussion: ‘Which is the most . beautiful, Nature or Art.” We are pleased to note that the Society is now ina flourishing condition.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Case’s Trip to the Rhine is full of very amusing people. They will all appear at Market Hall to-night.
: A Sha a APPLES! APPLES ! : alle ”
SELECTED FRUIT. JF WILL sell at haebian TO MORROW, FRIDAY, 3lst inst., at 2 o'clock,
75 bbis. Nova Scotian Appies,
Choice kinds, selected for early winter keep- ing, in No.1 & 2 Gravensteins, King of Tomp- kins, Colverts, Greenings, Snows, Ribston & Bishop Pippins, and other choice varieties.
WILLIAM DODD, Auctioneer.
Oct. 39, 1879.
~ LUMBER. —
Pine and Spruce Boards, Seantling and Deals.
WILL sell at Auction, on Pownal Wharf, ON FRIDAY, 3lst inst., at 4 o'clock,
10,430 ft. 1 in. Pine BOARDS, (dry,) 30,000 ‘* 14 & 2in. Pine PLANK, *‘ 20,000 ‘* Spruce BOARDS, §
15,000 ‘‘ SCANTLING, 2, 24&3,x3,4,5,6,7, 10,000 ** Refuse DEALS & ENDS,
2.600 PALINGS,
8,000 Pine SHINGLES,
Ex ‘‘ Maria,” ‘“‘Claymore” & ‘‘ Favorite.”
WILLIAM DODD, Auctioneer,
Ch’town, Oct. 30, 1879.
NEW STORE !
UST RECEIVED at the NEW STORE, good assortment of Ladies’ and Gentle- men’s
American Slippers,
NOVEMBER.
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At this season 55 Queen Sireet may be relicd upon as the best place at which to purchase good warm Clothing with economy.
Winter Dress {aterials, Suitings, &c.,
are giving vreat satisfaction,
NEW FURS!
MANTLES, MUFFS, BOAS, CAPS, &c.
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LSTER CLOTHS,
FUR TRIMMINGS, Mantles & Mantle Cloths, 1
Velvets, Velveteens, plain and figured,
ULSTERS &
SILKS, SATINS,
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NEW OVERGOATS
Storm Coats, Reefers, &,
SPLENDID VALUF.
FELT HATS!
A NEW LOT. New Linders and Drawers,
WHITE SHIRTS,
(Dressed and Undressed.)
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FRENCH ID B00Ts!
Ladies’ White Kid Slippers, etc. |
_ Orr’s Old Stand, first door below Owen Connolly’s Esq., Queen Steeet.
E. W. SMITH. Oct. 30, 1879—4i
APPLES, APPLES.
W. BD. Stewart, Auctioneer, y ILL sell at Auction on SATURDAY, November Ist, at the
(usen Street Auction Rooms,
At 11 o'clock, a. m.,
100 Barrels Winter Apples, Ch'town, Oct. 30, 1879.—2in ,
ON’ ORDER ANY COPYING IN-
ventions till you see
NIXON'S CHETROGRAPH.
No Copying Press required. Most Simple Process invented. Instant reproduction with. | out press or damping. Every one. his own Printer. Electric Pen, Papyrograph, &c., completely outdone. .
One to two hundred copies of Letters, Cir- eulars, Price Lists, Reports, Drawings Speci- fications, Music, etce., in various colors, at one operation.
Copies can be made on any kind of paper without previous preparation; copies can also be made on Muslin, Linen, Leather, Silk, Wool, &e.
Observe the prices, (including bottle of ink and sponge): No 1 Note Size, (65x10), $3. No 2 Letter Size, (10x125) $5. No3 Legal Size,
damage done at Georgetown was very
damaged, ‘and the house was shifted from its position. All| the other wharves were more or less dam-
railway freight.
aged,
great. The Railway wharf was greatly |
‘In fact,” says our correspondent, |
(10x144), $7.59. Any size supplied’ to order. Orders left at Harvie’s Bookstore will re- ceive prompt attention. Oct. 30, 1879—tf
UBSCRIBE for the DAILY EX
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COTGH FELT, HENP, &€.
Cocoa Matting, & Door Matts,
Hearth Rugs, &¢., cheaper than ever.
TAPESTRY,
CHEAP CARPETS
This month we shall give SPECIAL pIsounts to parties purchasing large pareels FOR CASH.
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Tremaine & -
Metcalf,
—SUCCESSORS TO—
JAMES DesBRISAY, 83 QUEEN STREET.
AMINER the Cheapest and most newsy
i<* ali fare adrift except Macdonald’s fish | Paper published the Province.
Ch’town, Oct, 30, 1879.
Positively Last Appearance GRACE EGERTON,
This (THURSDAY), Evening, October 30. Under the distinguished patronage of His Honor the Lieutenant Governor and His Worship the Mayor.
New Entertainment:
“np Trip to the Rhine,”
LITTLE DOLLY DOT again in
“REALL JAM.”
GRACE EGERTON will by desire, repeat as ‘‘Britannia:” ** Here Stands the Post.”
A beautiful PHOTOGRAPH of the above Artist will be presented with every reserved seat ticket. May now be selected at Dodd's Medical Hall.
Reserved seats, 35 cents; second seats, 25 cents; children, 15 cents.
“IRON HARROWS.
N order to close out the lot, I am selling [ron Harrows for $12, (the usual and ordin- ary price ot which is $18.) Please call and
exaniine. HENRY COOMBS. Ch’town, Oct. 30. 1879.—3i pat 3i
- TURNIPS.
per SALE,
4,030 BUSH. TURNIPS.
J. & T. MORRIS. Oct 28, 1879. —4i.
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FANCY FAIR!
ATHEN/EU M, Tuesday, December 16th, ‘79.
A SALE ot useful and fancy articles will be held, (under the auspices of Prinee Ed- ward Division, No. 1 8. of T.,) Tuesday, 16th December, 1879. Persons wishing to pur- chase Christmas Cards anid Presents will find this a good opportunity.
A first-class Refreshment Table will be provided. ‘The Military Brass Band will be in attendance,
Doors open at 12 o'clock, noon.
sion 10 cents. W. E. BAGNALL, Chairman Com. Kk. M. WELSH, Treasurer. JOHN D, WALKER, Sec’y. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Oct. 28, 1879.
COAL TO ARRIVE.
500 tons Sydney Old Mines. IN PORT: i 250 tons Gourie Mines, Round
and Nut, all at a bargain ; ordered for im- mediate sale.
Admis-
WRIGHT & MACGOWAN, Agents. Ch’town, Oct. 28, 1879.—5i
QUEEN INSURANCE CO’Y,
OF ENGLAND. CAPITAL,. . TWO MILLIONS STERLING,
NSURANCE effected on all kinds of Build-
ings, Merchandise and Produce. Also, on Vessels on the stocks. Special rates for isolated residences. Losses settled promptly.
GEORGE MACLEOD (Union Bank), Agent for Prince Edward Island
June, 1877-—
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REDUCED PRICE. BEST NUT COAL,
VALE MINES,
$1.10 PER TON.
CARVELL BROS., Agents:
Hewson, McDougall & Seaman
fe leave to acknowledge thanks to the public generally for the very liberal pat- ronage extended to them since commencin business, and intimate that they have on han a large and select stock of material for the manufacture of Sleighs, etc. They have re- cently received photos of all the latest prize sleighs of the Ottawa Exhibition. Parties re- quiring new sleighs would do well to cali at their factory and examine before ordering elsewhere.
' They keep on hand and make to order Top | Buggies, Phaetons, the famous Dexter Spring | Wagons, and carriages of every description. Repairing of all hints done with neatness and despatch, and warranted to give satisfaction
Oct 15, ’79.—2aw 3w
to suit the times. N. B.-—Parties having their Sleighs repaire
first snow.
sa Wagons stored at moderate charges. Parties having their wagons repaired | painted.in the spring will have them stored free of charge for the winter. Ch’town, Oct 27th, 1879.
| ILE place to get yourPrinting done is at the XAMIN R Printing Loom
to those who favor them with a call, at prices
and painted would do well to leave them ak once in ordér to have them in time for tae:
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