SS aiLY EXAMINER, AUGUST SO.

Tuk Dairy EXAMINER.

AUGUSI

30, 1883.

The Grit Free Trade Ory.

To to refute all the weak

attempt

cae : ed their cool looking

| height now,” said Mr. Sanborn, “‘but still | there is a brisk trade fin them.

green sides at the| back part of the room, x. ‘*Watermelon season is a little past 1ts| All that we get now come from New Jersey. They are very fine and are retailing at from 2) | |

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to 40 cents each.’

ara onta need b wolities “ree Traders - : : = arguments used by pe litical Free Traders | The Charlottetown Public Hospité 1|

the fiscal pohey oi the present

‘ ‘ AGTAINS

Dominion Government would simply be |

a work of supererogation. veut electors of Canada by overwhelming majorities |

favor of protection to home industries,

iave now twice pronounced in

and the present Government will remain in power so lovg as the partizaus of one- sided Free Trade continue to oppose the clearly expressed W ishes of the people. In the older Provinces many of the Grit leaders have already taken in the situation. and abandoned the Free Trade ery altogether —Mr. Blake, the wonder- ful man that he is among the rest. **Free Trade.” said the Leader, Edward Blake, in his election manifesto, ‘is as 1 have re peated]y explained, for us impossible ,

In this Island, however, it would appear, |

there is a small remnant of the “party” who still profess to believe in all its The Patriot, for instance, declares itself from week to week to be “devoted to Free Trade,” &c. Tie words look very well in print, but as to their practical bearing, that is quite apvother matter. If its editor could but devise some practical measures whereby the taxpayers of Canada could have free and unrestricted commerce with all quarters of the world,aud at the same time have a revenue of twenty or thirty mil- lion dollars annually to carry on the public services of the country without any taxes whatever to pay, then, indeed, might he claim from his fellow-couvtry- men recoguition as being other than a mere peace-seeker. But until he an- uounces his programme we must look upon Ais Free Trade as nothing short of a delusion and asnare, And we venture the assertion that very many who voted the Grit ticket here last election now regard it in the same light.

We will be told by the Opposition, no doubt, that we caunoi be in favor ot Reciprocity it we favor Protection. We reply that we are not in favor of one- sided Free Trade in any shape, while we would hail with satisfaction the estab- lishment of Reciprocal Free Trade re- lations with the United States to the fullest practical extent. Lord Bateman in a pamphlet entitled ‘‘a plea for limited Protection or for Reciprocity,” makes the following remarks: ‘‘It cannot be denied that the sting of want of Reci- procity has from the first checkmated our (England’s) philanthropic efforts, and obliged us now to confess, after thirty years of trial, that in practice our Free Trade is at least one-sided; and that, while we are opening our ports to the commerce and manufactures of the world, free and unrestricted, other coua- tries, without conferring upon us auy reciprocal bevefits, are taking advautage, without scruple, of our magnanimous but disastrous (because one-sided) liber- ality.”

It is high time that Island Grits were reconsidering their course on this ques- tion, else they will soon find themselves sadly out of tune with their brethren of the other Proviuces. When they con- descend to explain what they really mean by their Free Trade we may have something farther to say on the subject. In the meantime we shall not be sur- prised to hear them continue iu their futile attempts to insult the intelligence of the people by shouting Free Trade ! Free Trade! !

exploded theories.

Se The Boston Fruit Market.

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Mr. Sanborn of Boston, who is well known to the produce shippers of P. E. Island, was recently interviewed in refer- ence to the fruit business by a Star report- er. This is a big fruit season, and the markets in Boston are abundantly stocked with luscious fruits of all description. Re- garding the Peach, Mr. Sanborn said his house was not the heaviest one in the peach business but that they had all the business now that they could weil handle. The re- ceipts by them cf peaches lately had been exceptionably heavy and the fruit was of fine quality. Crawfords and old Mixons are the kind that are on the market most extensively to-day. They came from the Delaware peninsula and are shipped through entirely by rail. Clayton, Dela- ware, is the point from which the greatest number of peaches are now being shipped; they are brought from Clayton to Wilming- ton, Del., and are shipped thence via Philadelphia, and New York direct to Boa- ton. Mr. Sanborn, in answer to a question said that he did not think as much fruit would be shipped this year as in previous years owing to the fact that a large number of firms had set up canning establishments at the peach orchards and were buying

at quantities of the peaches used mostly or canning purposes.

‘-What is the most popular canning peach ?’’ asked the reporter.

‘*The Morris white has the most popul- arity ; it is a large, white, free-stone peach, and we have no difficulty in getting rid of ell this kind that we can get hold of.’’

‘What are the prices at which you are

lhing peaches to-day ?”

“What we call ‘plain fruit’ brings $1 per basket; ‘extras’ are worth from $1.50 to $2.50 a basket, and a few ‘fancy’ goods command prices ranging from $2.25 to $2.50, Of course these are the prices where we scil them by the wagen load.”

“Do you supply many of the surrounding town?”

“Oh, yes; we ship to nearly all the im. portant towns ond cities in New England. Lowell is one of the best fruit poinis, but

Lynn, Portland and Saco, Me., Nashua and Manchester, N. H., Salem and many other places take large quantities.”

The floor of Mr. Sanborn’s establishment was piled almost ceiling high with baskets 0: splendid peaches and other fruits, and a huge pile of fine Spanish watermelons show-

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ty A meeting of the Provisional Committee, |

Public Hospital proposed to be established

| in this City, was beld in the Schoolrootm of |

Paul's Church, on the afternoon of | Saturday last. The chief objects of the| meeting were to organize the ‘*Ladies Hospital Aid Society,’ and to ascertain | from the reports of the amount at present subscribed toward the Hospital. prayer by Rev. FitzGerald, D. D., and the undersigned to be Secretary of the meeting. A draft of the memorandum and articles of association of the ‘‘Ladies’ Hos- pital aid Society” was read and approved. The subscription papers in charge of the several collectors were laid before the meeting. Some of the eight districts ra- ported from had been but partially can- vassed—two districts yet to be heard from. The amount thus ascertained to have been subscribed was four thousand and sixty- seven dollars and eighty cents ($4,067.30) a sum which was shown to have been reach- ed in great part through the systematic and vigorous efforts of the Lady Collectors and a large portion of which is already paid into their hands. On motion the following was adopted :—

Whereas, The subscriptions towards the proposed public hospital have been made on the condition that no sum shall be payable until four thousand dollars have been sub- scribed ;— ‘

And Whereas, More than that amount 1s new promised ;—

And Whereas, Large sums are already paid into the hands of the lady collectors, and it 1s desirable that all subscriptions should be paid as soon as possible. ;

Therefore Resolved, That the Ladies Hospi- tal Aid Society are hereby requested to collect payment of the amount promised, —to be held by the treasurer of the society until after the appointment, by a general meeting of sub- scribers, of the trustees of the hospital funds, to whom the same shall be thereafter paid; and, —

Further Resolved, That the subscribers be publiciy advertised to meet in this place on Thursday, September 6th, next, at 7.30 p. m., for the purpose of appointing their trustees, and transacting such other business as may be expedient.

St.

Rey.

K. Maclennan ;

R, JOHNSTON, Secretary.

Charlottetown, Aug. 30, 18853.

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Bradaibane Lodge.

Col. Hickman organized a Lodge of Good Templars, 1. 0. G. T., at Bradalbane, on Tuesday last, and installed the following officers :—

M. McLeod—W. C.

Jennie Arthur—W., O.

A. Ross—W., C,

A. W. Deianey—W. F. 8.

B. Anderson—W. Treas.

W. H. Haslam—Chap.

C. Taper—W. M.

Annie Craswell—I. G.

J. C. Todd-—O. G.

Annse Kennedy—D. M.

W. Haslam— A. M,

J. A. McLeod—P. W. C.

Louise McKenzie—R. H. 8.

Janet Ross—L, H. 8.

J. A. McLeod—L. D.

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Our Advertisers.

A. McNeill advertises the sale by auction on Monday next, of Kenwith Farm.

Dr. Bennett is in town, and can be con- sulted at the Rankin House,

A. McNeill calls for tenders for white- washing Exhibition Building and Fence.

A. McNeill will hold an auction sale of coal on Lord’s Wharf, to-morrow at eleven o’clock.

Theo. L. Chappelle has on sale an ex- cellent assortment of School Books. His stock of Stationery and fancy goods is large and varied, comprising everything to be found in a first-class establishment.

An Ottawa despa Robt. Ramsay, past ub prior of the grand Conclave of Canada, has recived from Col. W. J. McLeod Moore, P. E. I.. his patent as knight commander of the temple. The decoration is bestowed on distinguish- ed Knight Templars by the Prince of Wales as Grand Master of the Order, and is only given as a reward for special service. So rarely has his royel highness granted patents for this high honor that at the pre- sent time there are only twenty-six in the

s Sir Knight

collectors, the total |

The meeting was opened with) D. was called to the chair, appears to have sprung up within a few idays, and work on the main building as

ithe several contractors.

Pritish Dominions entitled to wear the de- coration,

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2 o——. Irs unfailing power entitles Ayer’s Sarsa- |

parilla to be considered the only sure specific

for blood disorders. aug 27 lw wkly

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

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A Letter trom St. John, N. B.

CHEESE OF

EXHIBITION — ISLAND MARKET—A NEW WAY LUMBER.

CENTENNIAL IN ST. JOHN PRANSPORTING Mr Eprror,—Asthe time for the open

ing of the Centennial and Dominion Ex-

hibition draws nigh, a few jottings from

The intelli- | and the collectors in connection with the) this side the Straits anent that and other

passing events in this brisk little city, may be of interest to some of your many readers, who, no doubt, will avail them- selves of the various inducements which will be offered to those who desire to par- ticipate in the demonstration now in course of preparation for the first week in October. ma. The grounds surrounding the Exhibition Buildings present a scene of activity which

weil as the sheds, stalls and Railway ex- tension is being rapidly pushed forward by Arrangements for lighting by Electric Light are completed. |

The Commission are constantly in session, prosecuting their labors with com- mendable zeal, and the various special com- mittees are being daily increased.

The visit of Dr. Jenkins as a representa- tive of the P. E. Island Board of Agricul- ture, seemed to have acted as oil on the troubled warters, and a better understand- ing now exists between the Commission and intending P. E. Island Exhibiters, as to the requirements of the latter in a modi- fication of the prize list and the classifica- tion of stock. Although all the concess- ions asked for by the Island Board have not been made, still the prospects for a good representation from the fertile little Isle, from the tone of its press, appear to be ex- cellent. ;

Applications for space are coming in rapidly, and in some cases where a large area is sought for, the authorities have hesitated before granting such requests, not wishing by a hasty compliance to exclude any of the smaller exhibits. Ample pre- paration for the accommodation of visitors is beipg made by the entertainment ccm- mittee, and no one need be anxious about securing suitable lodgings as they have only to communicate with the secretary of this committee.

The old complaint here of hard times is still the wail of a few found in every com- munity, but the crowds of workmen, women boys and girls issuing from the various factories, tell a different tale.

The harbor presents rather a bare aspect as it usually does at this season of the year, but numerons ‘‘ocean tramps” find their way here al] the year round carrying off large cargoes of deals. These ‘“Tramps,” being able to compete with sailing vessels, considerable dissatisfaction arises among ship owners; and those dealing in ships’ supplies are also sufferers, the expenses in port being comparatively light.

Those of your readers interested in P. E. Island manufactures will be pleased to learn that quite a trade is being opened up in the sale of cheese from factories now in oper- ation there, dealers acmitting they can import and sell the Island article at a less price than former importationsfrom Ontario, from whenee the supply has hitherto been drawn.

Considerable interest is manifested in the movement of the immense lumber raft, recently towed from this port to New

York, and quite a sum of money has changed hands on _ the result of the voyage. If successful

this mode of transport will revolutionize the coasting trade of these lower ports as far as the carrying of lumber is concerned, and desolation and woe among the owners of small tonnage will follow. The first venture appears to have succeeded fairly well, and it now remains to be seen whether shippers will pursue this novel method of forwarding their lumber to the American markets, or continue the old and safer manner both for cargo and lives.

Unlike the Island capital, St. John does not boast of the Scott Act, but as an anti- dote tothe numerous places where liquor is retailed, a number of public drinking fountains haye sprung up in different por- tions of the city, all of which have only recently been erected. Here the deciples of Father Matthew and Scott may enter boldiy and quaff their favorite beverage without being under the necessity of glancing surreptitiously to observe if any of the passers by are watching their move- ments. The last erected, a plain affair resembling somewhat a tombstone or very modest monument, was undertaken by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. It was intended to have the top surmounted by a figure of Moses striking the rock, but for some unexplained cause this plan was abandoned, which gives the fountain its present unsightly appearance. The others are of a more pleasing style of architecture and quite ornamental to the localities in which they are placed.

PEACH. St. John, N, B., Aug, 29, 1883.

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Summerside Exports.

SumMeERSIDE, Aug 29.

; Shipped per steamer ‘‘Princess of Wales’ Cameron, master, for Point du Chene :

24 cattle, - - . - $ 600.00 15 sheep, - - - - - 30,00 22 bbls. mackerel, - - 176.00 45 cases eggs, - - - - 243.00

l horse, - - - - - 125.00 1,000 bricks, - - - - 9.00 $1,183.00

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Horsford’s Acid Phosphate IN ABUSE OF ALCOHOL,

Dr. Jno. P. Wheeler, Hudson, N. Y., says: ‘“‘T have given it with present decided benefit ina case of innutrition of the brain, from abuse of alcohol.” {aug20 2w eod wkly

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Horses Wanted Immediately.

ESSRS. KEEGAN AND TRASK, of

Augusta, Maine, will be at the Rankin

House until Friday night, during which time they intend to purchase

TWENTY-FIVE HORSES,

from 1,000 to 1,200 weight, suitable for street cars.

W. 5. McKIE Ch’town, Aug. 29.—2i

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Boosks,

DIAMOND B°OKS

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All the

School Books Stationery. and in use Fancy Goods, Cheapest

Very Cheap, at the at ihe

Diamond BD amond

Bookstore, BR. okstore

s9 Queen St. 89 Guren St.

Ch’town, August 30, 1883.-——4i eod

DON HOUSE.

LON

WE ARE SHOWING A HEAVY STOCK OF Grey Cottons, White Cottons, Sed Tickines,

Sheetings, Denims, &c.

Bought since the ‘ecent Reduction ix Frices, and

warked Accordingty.

GEO. DAVIES & CO.

Ch’town, August 17, 1883.

British Warehouse, To the Wholesale and Retsil ‘Trade.

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W.&A. BROWN & CO.

AVE now opened the completion of their large stock of SPRING AND SUMMER

DRY GOODS.

They are offering special inducements to cash buyers.

It will be to your advantage to iv spect their stock before purchasing elsewhere. — Establish ment closes every evening at 6 o'clock (Saturdays excepted.)

ad. & As BROWN & € 6,

‘Great Summer Resort af P, E Island

SEASIDE HOTEL

Rustico Beach, P. E. Island. 0:0

This beautiful and well known watering place will be opened for the season on July Ist.

The Proprietcrs have taken pains to improve this establishment, so as to merit the con- aan of the distinguished patronage of former years, from Charlottetown and all parts of the world.

For charming scenery, beautiful shores, shady walks, boating, surf bathing, fishing, gun- ning, ete , “The Seaside Hotel” is unrivalled, in America.

TER MS—$1.75 to $2.00 per day, $10.00 per week, $8.00 per week per month. rates for families for lengthened periods.

Coach will leave Charlottetown every Wednesday and Saturday Evening, calling for Guests; returning every Thursday and Monday Morning, at 9 o'clock, p. m.

Traing leave Charlottetown for Hunter River at 6 45, 9.20 a. m., and 4,15 p, m.

“ Hunter River for Charlottetown 9.48 a. m., 2.08 and 7.00 p. m,

Hunter River for Summerside 7,45, 11.06 a, m., and 5.40 p. m, Summerside for Hunter River 6 45 a.m. and 12, noon, and 5.40 p. m. Mr. Bagnall will meet trains from all points at Hunter River to convey passengers to

“a JOHN NEWSON & CO,,

ProrRIRTORA.

Ch'town, June 1, 1882.— wkly

Special

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June 7—2hm

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URNITURE, — FURNITURE, AT COST.

Opposite Post Office, Charlottetown.

EDSTEADS, Chairs, Tables, Washstands, Sofas. Lounger, Parlor, and Drawing Room Bedroom Suits, Looking Glasses and Mirrors, Window Furniture, Picture Frames and

Picture Mouldings. JOHN NEWSON,

Charlottetown, Jan. %, 1R82-—ly

WHITE WOOD,

PRIMG STOCK.

W E have received today, “Carroll,” 7 000 feet prime

White Wood Boards,

Also @ lot of

HiCKGLY PLAN

HiGKGLY PLANK,

undoubtedly the finest stock ever Urought te the Island, sellipg low,

NORTON BROS,

Ch’town, Aug. 9,—°i wily li sj 2i

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NEW TEA

i mR London it usé now landing per 5. S. “ummer:ide.” More daily expeet-

“Wetherby.”

GLO. DAVIES & CO.

Ch'town, Aug, 28, 1853.—2w 3aw

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ed per 8.

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SEE THE —

UENLAUNDRIER WRITE SHIRT FOR Gan .. TRE

LONBON HOUSE, Ch’town, Aug. 28, 1883.

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS,

{EALED TEN !ERS addressed to the un- dersigned, and endorsed “Tender for Post Office, Summerside, Prince Edward Island,” will be received at thos office until WEDNESDAY, the 19th day of SEPTEM. BER next, inclusively , for the erection of

Post Office at Summerside, Prince Edward Island.

Plans and specifications can be seen at the Department of Public Works, Ottawa, and at the Post Office, Summerside, on and after MONDAY, the 27th instant.

Persons tendering are notified that tenders will not be considered unless made on the printed forms supplied and signed with their actual signatures.

Each tender must be accompanied by an ac- cept.d bank cheque, made payable to the order ot the Honorable the Minister of Public Works, equal to five per cent. of the amount of the tender, which will be forfeited if the party decline to enter into a contract when called on to doso, or ‘f he fail to complete the work contracted for. If the tender be not accepted the cheque wiil be returned,

The Department will not be bound to ace cept the lowest or any tender.

By order, F. H, ENNIS, Secretary, Department of Public Works, } Ottawa, 2lst, Auy., 1833. | Ch’town, Aug. 25, 1883.—4in

DOMIAIGR EXRIBITION,

LSSs.

(pening ab Std ohn, N.B., OGTEBER f, 1888.

( WNERS «f Live Stock in P. E. Island

are required to send to my office, not later than Saturday, the 25th day of August, inst, Entries of such animals as they wish to exhibit at the above Exhipition, in order that the same may be submitied for the ap- proval and sanction of a committee appoint. ed by the Advisory Board for that purpose Animals thus selected will be forwarded to and from St. John free of charge to owners, but at their risk,

Entries of Agriculiural Products and other articles must also be made at my office not later than Saturday, ihe 13th day of Septem-

ber next, A. McNEEUL,

Secietary Adyisory Board,

Se

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Ch’town, Aug. 16, 1883.—dy wkly tf _ ee WANTS, LOST, FOUND, de. LT eT oS LT > ee | LET—A House on Richmond Street, containing eight reome, with good cellar and stables. Apply toJ. B. Macconald, {aug 30 3i Wick w general servant. Apply to Mrs, E. W. Taylor, Kent Street, or at K. W. Taylor’s store. {aug30 3i wy li W ANTED—At Peake’s Station Starch Mill, a man and his wife to take charge of a boarding house for the season. Gocd references required, Apply immediately to McKinnon & McLean, Charlottetown, : (aug 29 lw ~ OST—On Tuesday Evening, 28th in: tant a Lady’s Gold Brooch, with the kc tters “S. BR’ engravea on it. The finder will be rewarded by returning it to Examinea OFPics, or to D, O'M., Reddin, faug 29 3i ee girl to do general house work. Apply at Examiner OFFICE, Aug 27 ue. Housemaid, good charac- ter from last situation and good outfit required. Apply C. Lercu, Water Street. {au rg°O LET—A Stable, with Coachhouse and Loft, on Pownal Street. Ap:ly at Ex- MINER OFFICE, [ang20

fg\O LET—A house containing six rooms, Apply to James McLeod, Spring Park Road. {au 4 VAKVEKS—A tew boarders can be ac- commodated at Mrs. Rodd’s, opposite Pickard’s Bakery. [ily 32

NOR SALE—Set of Tinsmith’s Toole, also a lot Tinware, cheap. Apply to Mrs. Rodd, opposite Pickard’s Bakery. {jly 31

FEO LET—(with immediate possession) that handsome and commodious residence ™ the uorthern suburbs of the city, on St. Peter's Road, lately occupied by L. B. Archibald, Esq. Enquire of Loyuwortu & HaazarD.

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