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FEBRUARY 27,

1885.

Hditorial Notes

The nature of the agreement made between the Dominion and Manitoba 1s this:—The Deminrion Manitoba $100,0C0 annually public lands, to base the per capita debt oo a population of reimbursement

agrees to py

in lieu of

150,000, and to waive

its) claims fol of costs

incurred in the government of the dis puted territory lately aw ard d to Uautaric,

—Mr. Tupper’s Bill respecting the

duties of Justices of the Peace provides | that in summary convictions and orders |

‘the reasonable charges and expenses of couveying the offender to prison, where imprisonment is awarded, or ordered in default of paymeut of any fine, com pensation or costs, shalt be defrayed by the Government; and whev the offence consists of cutting down or stealing valuable wood or timber on unimproved or timbered land, the complaint or intor- mation may be made or laid within twelve months from the time when the watter thereof arose.”

— The House of Commons having, by a vote of 87 to 55, affirmed the priuciple of Mr. Cameron’s bi!! respecting the law ot evidence, it is not improbable that persons charged before our courts with crimes or indictab‘e offeuce@ will in future be permitted to make statements on their owo behalf. At present, as everyone koow-, a prisoper's lips are seated, and a case against him must be made out by the evidence of other per- sors. But if the bill should become law, he will be allowed to tell his own tory, aud thus assist in his conviction if he is guilty, or his release if innocent.

— The amount of Dominion notes in eircolation at the close of Janvary was $16 664.169 an increase of $265,000 during that month. This fact, says the Moutreal Gazetfe, points to a more active trade movemeut, and if the joint stock banks have also enlarged their circula- tion, the beginuing of an improvement iv the general busivess of the country will be manifested. No other statistics more accurately guage the condition of trade than those of the bank aud government cirenlation. Compared with January, 1884, the Domiuion note issue outstand- ing shows a contraction of $271,000.

—It is stated that Gordon, before his departure on the Soudan mission, told a personal frievd that he eotertsined a presentiment that he would never return from Khartoum. Gordon said the pre’ sentiment was distinct and intense and he could not put it off. Throughout his entire life, he said, he had been strongly and correctly affected by presentiments, but never even in the more critical moments of his eventful military career had he expected death. His friend asser's that in pursuance of his belief in the preventiment which covered him with a shadew before he started for Khartoum, Gordon bestowed npon his chosen frieuds ali his trinkets aud momentoes.

—Mr. Ross, the Treasurer of the Provinci:l1 Government of Ontario, (Gri!) announces a deficit at the close of the past year of $387,334. UH emade a three hours’ speech, in which he con- tended that the Domivion owed Ontario avd Quebec over five millions more than either Province had been claiming, and, consequently. he placed halt this amount amovg Ootario’s assets. LHe claimed the right of Outario to aa increased Dominion subsidy on the basis of in- ereased population. He dealt with some new Indian claims lately preferred against the old Province of Canada by the Dominion, under the treaty of 1820, He denounced the system of special grants to the provinces by the Domiuion instaneing the grants to Quebec on account of the Quebee and Oitawa = rail- way. If confederation was to continue this system must cease. He admitted a large over-expenditure, but pleaded hard times. He estimated fora deficit this coming year ou current expenditure, and an- nounced his intention of meeting it out of the surplus.

A Bankruptcy Act —The following letter, which is self-explanatory, has been received by the Secretary of the St. Joho Board of Trade from the chairman of the House of Commons committee on bankruptcy and insol- vency :—

Orrawa, Feb. 29, 1855,

Sin: Ll beg to say thet the committee on backraptcy and insolvency this morning resolved, by a large majority, that it was ex- pediemt to provide pret-c'ion against undue preference to be accompanied by facilities for the discharge of an honest debtor, who has made a full disclosure and delivery of his age ta.

It is understood that the bills which are bemg introdeced in the House will ail be re- ferred to the committee; and I am authorized to say that the committee will be pleased to receive auy represen‘ation “bich the St. John Board of Trade may desire to make, either by representative or ia writing I am,

Very truly yours, J. J. ©. ABbort, Chairman. << ee.

Unmarry Freprricrox. — Says the St. John Globe: A Fredericton paper makes some complaint about the conduct of *‘some of the men connected with the military schooi.’”’ There was a great struggle between Moncton aud Fredericton for the possession of this school. Fredericton triumphed, and has been unhappy ever siuce.

oe ‘ sg . iw HILE felling trees in the woods near O'Leary, last week, Mr. James Gay had his leg broken The O'Leary woods seems to be

@ dangerous place to fell trees in —only a week

or two igo youn MeKi ’ r ile Reet ad u eKinnen was killed

‘EET PERS TO THE EDITOR,

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City Taxation.

That our city taxation must be in-

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creased if our town is to be decently habit- |

able, is evident; that it may he equitably Seme of **has| yers good, but others ere o! the want, | think, of cous dering some prinerple by which taxes should be levied. It is @ principle laid down by the best economists that every man should contribute to the taxea in propertion to his ability, t e. to his income. Income is always the proper ct of taxation. In estimating a man’s income,the real esate owned by hin is oae best guides so far i goes, and as there can be no deception or |concealment about it, an_ aseeesme nt }should be levied upon it. But evidently we should not step here, otherwise a large, , probably the larger number of persens will jescape alt gether, which is manifestly

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opijust. Direct taxes being tho only ones that the city can levy, we are almost com- pelled to an income tax, though it is open to the eerious objection that it gives both temptation to great frands and fucilities for their commission. Some such plan cs ‘Taxpayer’ suggests may be designed for the assessment of incomes, but, I think, his scheme might be somewhat amended. In the first place by exactly sta‘ing the rate per cent. which, taking his figures, would be about 1 pprcent. This would not leave the anomaly of a man with $1000 a year paying the same as the man with $1500. Itis also worth considering whether (at all even's in the case of incomes

upto $1500) the first $500 should vot be exempt. Further, income ar'sing from real estate in the city already

taxed, should not be included, otherwise it will be taxed twice over. Taxation of a merchant’s ‘‘turnover,” seems very unfair What of this * turnover” is profit will have been taxed ax incom , the rest i+ the capital fron which his inc me arises; and to tex fir t the inerease from cx ital, and then the capital itself, is very new sp>liation, and would cripple business terribly. Besides, it seems to me that auch a tax would be an indirect ove, inte: fering wi h trade, »nd so ouiside the scope of municipyl taxation. Furniture is qnice unpreductive. A tax upon it gught be levied, because from aman’s furniture you may roughly approximate his income; bat where you have otherwise satisfied yonrself of his income, and taxe1 it, there can be no excuse for taxing his furniture. This tax, apart from its general unfairness, would fall most heavily upon the poorer classes, and would be a direct discovragement to them in improving and refining the surroundings of their homes. Then the Poll Tax should be male a reality, and collected. It is now an utter absurdity. It is not in human nature to pay a tax voluntarily, and pow no one is compelled to pay it. An election brings in something from this source, mainly on ac count of those who have so little self-respect as to allow it to be paid for them. The whole system, or rather waut of system, is thoroughly vicious and should be put upon a proper footing. Tae Poll Tax is primarily in'ended to reach those who pay no other taxes; but as the amount paid by each individual is small, those who are taxed in other ways probably would not object to pay the Poll Tax also, provided it were generally collected ; but it would be out- rageous to collect it from them only. An- other reform is greatly needed. Unoccu- pied house property should not be taxed. { mean the houre as distinct from the land on which it stands. If a person holds unimproved land for his own convenience, of awaiting an increase of value,it is all right that that should be taxed as at present. But if he pnts upon it a house, the tax should not be increased until it is occupied, and when -ver unoceupied for any length of time the t:x shonld go back to the former rate Otherwise you are taxing unproductive capital, notincome. The ill effects of the contrary system are quite apparent in our town. Whole it is true there are some un- oceupied houses, it is also true that it is very difficult for a person of moderate means to rent a moderately sized, con- venient house. Capitalists are slow to build houses to rent, for though they may be willing to take the ordinary risks of such an investment, they will not fece the further possibility of having’ te pay a tax on capital which ie bringing inne return. It is bad enough to lose the interest on their money ; it 1s quite too bad to pey # tex on it.

When the increase and readjustment of taxation come, it ia to be hoped that these tro principles will be berne in mind : (1) Income is always a proper subject of taxation; non-productive capital never; end (2) Do not tax twice the same ia- come.

It would also '.e desirable that our taxes were moro specific than they now ar, i, ¢ , such a rate for general purposes. then so much for schools, so much for strests, perhaps also so much for police.

These suggestions are offered in the hope that the questions may be thorongly dis- cussed in your columns.

Ww.

Ch’town, Feb, 26, 1885.

Civic Taxation.

Siz.—I have read, with some decree of interest, the let‘er of ‘*Tixpayer” in your isave of the 24th, but [I fail to agree with him in his production of figures.

First, *‘Taxpayer’ begins entire'y too hich in his ‘‘classes,” both im regard to “income” and “furniture.” As [ view the matter,and by the way, [ may say, that lam neither a proprietor, nor yet in any sense, a wan of wealth. Lam simply one of those who have to toil bard to make both ends meet, Still, if ‘T»xpayer” will permit a suggestion, ie may feel somewhat disposed to amend or revise his scale. Although by no means attaining to his class in the line of furniture, 1 am still willing—for the sake of seeing some radical improve- ments effected by our City Fathers,— that a pro rata should be placed on what there is, say $400 worth, providing that ‘Taxpayer’ willtake another class of the community under his notice. who are just as able to bear a tax on income as [ am, and some of whom no doubt are ambitious enough, or in time may | be, to take a seat at the Civic Board. I | refer now more particularly to a very large class of young men, say from eighteen to twenty-one years of age, who enjoy all the benefits without incuring any of the costs ‘of owr City Government, and here I fully

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endorse the sentimenis set forth by ‘Mer- | chant.” I would have an eye to those who take not only the time to ure, but employ | their means to precure shooting-sticks. | This leads mo also to notice very briefly |

tanother class of the same age, whom | “Taxpayer” would exempt from the| proposed change, these are they who| can afford large sums of money to |

vratify a vitiated and depraved appetite by | the indulgences of strong drink and tobacco, If these classes were tanght a lesson in this respect, | am strongly inclined to believe that many of them, for their own honor and the city’s welfare, while enjoying all the privileges, will not complain in being called upon to bear a small portion of the cost bby the adoption ot ‘“Poxpayer,”

some: such measure, to my mind, wonld come out

| much better in the end than he seems to do

at present.

As this may become a burning question in the near future, I entertain the opinion that all writers on the subject ought to come out over their own names, so that whenever a change might take place our citizens would be in a much better position to know the men on whom they could de- p nd in such av event.

This has been written entirely in the in- terests of this, my adopted city, and with the hope that such a system may become practicable.

I remain, Very truly yours, Joun Scort.

Ch’town, Feb. 26, 1885.

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P. E. Island Railway.

Mr. Schreiber reports no improvement in the traffic of this Railway during the last fiscal year, the gross earnings having been, in fact, slightly below those of the year 1882 83. Untilthe country is much more thickly settled than at present, no material improvement can, he fears, be looked for. He» says during the greater part of the year the business is very small, the regular trains running very hglt. Itis only dur- ivg the autumn months, while the move- ment of the crops continues, that any con- siderable amount of traflic offers, avd for about six weeks at this season, the rolling stock, almost idle for the rest of the year, is taxed to its utmost capacity. The earn- ings were $144,504.12, against $146,170.42 in 1882 3, showing a decrease of $1,666 30. The working expenses, though still heavy, were less than during the previous year, having been :—

Gross working e&- pemees......-.++5: $236,428.13 Less indemnity in

connection with ac- cident in 1880...... 16,073.45 -~—— $220,354.68

While in the previous year they were -—

Gross working ex- PONSES.. 6... 0000s: $252,808.41 Less indemnity in eonnection with ac- cident in 1880...... 9,941.45 —_—- $242, °66.96 Decrease. .... ain. $22,512, 28

The actual results of the year's operations were therefore :

I iia be une hone , 144,504 12 Expenses. ....... sigeedas — 220,354 68 Loss on the year’s operations...... $75,850, 56

This result is far from being so satisfac- tory as could be wished, but the field of oper- ation iseo very limited that there is no room for a mere vigorous canvass for busi- ness. I therefore, as I explained before, have no hope of any material increase in the earnings; but I trust that a better exhibit may be made in future, as regards expendi- ture, and that the two sides of the account may be more equal,

The permanent way and road-bed were never before in such a fine condition, and the same may be said of the rolling stock, with the exception of the original freight cars, which are falling to picces from age, and are being rapidly got rid of.

It is proposed to butld forty-eight box cars and ten platform cars during the cur- rent fiscal year, and thirty-two box cars and twenty-platform cars in 1885-6. This will bring the rolling stock to an adequate figure, and the cost of working the Mechanical Department should then be very light.

The rolling stock consists of :— Enuines - - - : °0 ist class cars - - - 16 2ad do ° - - . 14 Postel and smoking cara - : 3 Box and cattle cars - : 175 Piaiform ears - . - 125 Conductors’ vans . : : 3 Paymasters’ cars - : . l Snow Plouzha - . . 7 Flangers : ° : 6

Of the above stock, the following were re built during the year, but twenty cars, ten flat cars, one snow pl ough.

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Trotting at Corran Ban.

GOOD SPORT,

A very large number of people assembled yesterday at Corran Bin Bridge to witness the races. The inhabitants of the sur- rounding settlements had worked for several days clearing tracks for the trotters, but the depth and hardness of the snow- drifts on the Bay, rendered it impossible to compleie a suflicient number to accom- modate alt the classes. Two good mile tracks were however constructed for the match races.

The first was a match between Mr. Hendergon’s mare and Mr. Dougan’s stallion, Abdallah Boy. Both horses

were much admired, and proved not only close marchere, but steppers and stayers as well ‘The first heat was won by the mare; the second and third by Abdallah Boy, which gave him the race.

The cecond was a match between Mullin’s Island Chief colt and Mr. McGrath's Abdallah colt, Jack on the Green. It was easily won by the latter in two straight heats. Mr. MeGrath’s colt shows great speed and has every appearance of becoming a very fast horse. 3

The Committee has decided to continue the races on another day, of which notice will be given, and an opportunity afforded the many horses which were yesterday de- barred by the condition of theice. The drive to Corran Ban is a pleasant one, the people are hospitable, and the horses good. Our sporting men should not fail to attend their next ** merry meeting.”

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MAKRIED.

At Mill River, on the 28h ult., by Rev. A. F. Carr, M, A.. Ailan Hunter, of tloomfield, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr. Peter Gard, Mil! River, Lot 5

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SPECIAL LINES GOODS

young children to mourn their loss. WILL B Kk OF FERED AT THE

At Anaganee Ridge, Nov, 15, Mr.

Kobert | Until the opening of navigation, to make room for

Spring Importations

sons aud three daughters, to mourn the loss EO —O---

cf a kind husband and loving father. He Scotch, Brussels and Tapestry Carpets at very Low Priggg,

AP REED.

On the 2ist Feb., 1885, at Truro, N. §., | at the residence of his gon-in-law, W.. B. | Alley, Mr. Kenneth McKevzis, in the 83rd) year of his age, a uative of Kast River, Pictou ‘ounty, and for many years a resident of Charlottetown, P. E. Islaud.

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Att. Jobn’s Newfoundlend, on the 12 iast., |

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Mrs. William Mclaren, aged 44 years, | leaving a dieconsolate husband and three |

died in he pe of a glorious resurrection, The decease’! was a native of Scotland, Parish of Athol, Perthshire.

In Summerside, on the 20 hinst., Mary E. beloved wite of Mr. David »charman and eldest dau: Hter oi the late Wm. MckKweon, Keq.. aged 39 years.

CHALLENGE.

AM not satistied with the race between James Duggau’s Abdallah Bov aud my fi'ly Careless Jane, as 1 had to go to his own door on a heavy track. I will trot him for $100 against $75. and meet bim half way, first

good ice. ? - :0% (Signed) BARRETT oe : Feb, 27, 18%5—1i wkly li pd opi wheaaaionaa SCOTCH CARPETS WORT H 95 Cents for 70 Cents fh ss sé és 100 sé és 78 ‘i NOTICE. " = “ ‘118 $6 . “ A SPECIAL Meeting of the Shareholders 0: LA of the Citizens’ Skating Rink Co. will be : held in the tink Sullster, 6s Fear, Dee TAPESTRY CARPETS FROM 40 CENTS UPWARDS 3rd, at 8 o'clock, p m., to take into consider- “a i ation the advisibility of making certain alter- BRUSSELS - os &5 “ 6“ se ations to the Rink. By order, — W. W. STANLEY, ik:

Secretary. Ch’town, Feb. 26, 1885.

CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN, TENDERS.

Qi LED TENDERS will be received at the +) Mayor’s office, until noon of Saturday, the 23th day of February instant, from parties willing to contract for the removal of the building at end of Queen and Water streets to its former position on Queen’s Wharf, according to a specification to be seen at this office.

The Council do not bind themeelves te accept the lowest or any tender.

By order,

A. H. MACPHERSON. City Clerk. Ch’town, Feb, 24, 18°5—3i tu th fri

FOR SALE.

BOUT Two Acres, a little more or les‘s

in the village of Stratford, opposite Charlottetown, well adapted for an hotel. with good bathing and excellent water can be procured on the premises.

Terms:—25 per cent. down, remainder on lease for 10 or 1? years, “at five per cent. per annum, payable ha'f-yearly.

For further particulars apply to the owner,

Loom Table Linens at 16c,, 18c., 2e,.

and upwards,

Special Lines in Cotton Towels at dc, 4s, 55, Gc, 8c, aud upwards.

20.

Special Lines in Linen Towels at 4c, 5¢, 6c, 7c, and upwards.

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BLEACHED AND UNBLEACHED SHEETINGS, PILLOW COTTONS,

BEDTICKS, SHIRTEVGS,

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Cito, Feist «dS: REMNANTS «IN DRESS GOODS! NOTICE. ——

A LOT OF WINCEYS SELLING VERY CHEAP,

PUBLIC Meeting will be held at Cape

a promeemn, on ae the —_ March, —

at 2 o’cloc p.m, for the purpose of consider- k San a oe

ng ie mec fatetings trsbwacer) Black Gashmeres (42-Inche’) 28 Geuts end Upwards, t .

The Commissioner of Public Works is 3

invited to attend; also our local representa- tives. By order of the committee.

ALEX. STRANG, Secretary.

REMNANTS IN TWEEDS, DOESKINS AND OTHER CLOTHS.

REMNANTS IN FLANNELS,

Ch’town, Feb. 21, 1885.

but.

The balance of the 3,000 pieces White and Grey Cottons advertized in December last, at the same prices then offered

notwithstanding the market has advanced from 15 per cent. te 173 per cent.

On Consignment.

iron, Tin Piates, Piz Lead and Ingots Tin.

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20 Tons Round Iron, sizes §, 8, f and { inch.

150 Boxes of Tin Piates, suitable for lobster packers.

2 Pigs Lead.

2 Ingots of Tin.

PEAKE BROS, & CO, 24 inehes Chitown, Feb. 14, 1885, ™ inches, -

In Lots No. 1, 5 Cents.

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OFFICE: AT DR. JENKINS, 36 a RESIDENCE, PRINCE ST. oe oe a

(wen, Jan. Sh—wed ti BALANCE OF

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to 25 Vents.

MEN’S AND BOYS’ OVERCOATS AND ULSTERS AT COST.

/ DVERTISE in THE DAILY EXAMI- 4A NER, if you want *% reach the most

Do on's far the leont mane

WANTS, LOST, FOUND, del eat ee ae == |A LOT OF MEN’S UNDERCLOTHING AT A BARGAIN FROM 32 CENTS TO 65 CENTS.

WHITE AND COLORED COTTON WARPS, (BEST MAKES.)

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Choice TEAS in half-chests and packages of 5, 10, 15, aud

ANTED.— An experienced Salesman (liberal salary) at Dorsey Goff & Co. feb25

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OST— On Saturday last, a huotivg case BA Watch. The finder wiil please leave it at the EXAMINER office. teb 23

qOR SALE—A Wanser *C” Sewing

Machine, nearly new, in first rate order;

cost $45, will be sold} at a bargain. Enquire at this office febi9 10i

POR SALE.--Oae very fine Berkshire Boar Pig, 12 months old. feb 1] tf

= OST ~On Friday, the 20th inst, a Plar, | A The finder will be rewarited by leavin it at the Fxaminer offioe feb2I1 tf

.| 20 pounds— Wholesale and Retail. Ch’town, Feb. 20—taw wkly 2mos Y