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DECEMBER 1, 1892
The Proposed Railway Trawsfer.
[He proposal rausfer the Intercol-
Laciti Railway Company on conditi they fast Atlantic service for $500,000
oval HKeilway | he Canadian
on that
supply 4 a year, is beng d ecussed by newspapers and politicians and men of business through
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out Canada. People in the Upper Prov.
inces have come to the conclusion that the Government railways must, In any case, be made to pey their way like other railways This is the result of the Parliament year by Mr. L. H. Davies. If been taken cff and useful men discharged, we have to thank the man who re; country that the Government railways were : ) being operated with the most reckless «x
rumpus raised in last trains have > } anda tne
resented ' Parliament
travegance and with regard rather to the desires of partisans than to the require- ments of the country.
The political discontent which has result- ed has strengthen the conviction that it is impossible for Governments to successfully manage railways. It is remembered that under the late Hon. Alexander McKerze
personally a most ec momical man—the victim of unscrupulous psrtisans — the Government railways were the happy resort of thousands of political hangers on, the trains were run to the confusion and dismay of the country, and the deficit was big. Sir Charles Tupper, who succeeded to the of- fice of Minister of Railways, insisted upcn an economical change, the result being that accidents were frejuent, and that, though the deficit was reduced, the pecple were diseatisfied Fr representations of Mr. Davies, sme drastic
liowing the exaggerated and radical changes have lately been made. But discontent with the Government rail- knowr,
way management is, a8 everyone
greater than ever, On the other hand, the ©. P. R. has been a success from the be- ginning, while even the Toronto Glebe, the chief organ cf the Opposition, has been constrained to admit that it has honorably and satisfactorily fultilled its engagements with the public.
These faets have notZonly confirmed the opinion that Governments cannot success- fuliy manage railways, no matter which party is in power, but they have caused a large number of persons—Grits as well as Tories—to look with favor upon the ac- quirement of the 1. O. R. by the C. P. R It is believed that the C. P. [ will in the East, as in the West, stimulate travel and attract traftic, rather than merely cut down Though the C. P. R. has now over the l. C. R., first-class
expenses. only running powers it is about to hotels in flalifax There little doubt > = sould E. Rail
way, it would at once set_about attracting
erect large,
and Cape Breton. that
Island
acyuire the P.
summer travel, as well as much of the local traflic which is now diverted to steamers and schooners. We might not unreasonably expect the extension of branch jrailways through the large and important district of {Belfast, to Murray Harbor, as well as to Rustico and New London—thus remedying the mistake and wrong which resulted from the perverseness of the Hon. David Laird and other grits, affording access to pleasant summer resorts on our northern and south. ern coasts, and providing a means for the rapid trausport of the products of our fish- eries and the farms of those districts. What we have actually seen, what we certainly know, goes to prove that the enterprising mangement of the C, P. R. will stick at no expense which is calculated to draw traflic, make revenue, and, incidentally, to benefit the country.
But Mr. L. H wrongly reported —declared that he is op- posed to the aceeptance of the proposal, Having blowa the blast which aroused On- tario and Quebec to the iniquities of Gov-
Divies has — unless
ernment railway management in the Mar- itime Provinces, he is now filled with alarm He must, in any case, oppose the Government, and he has, app srently, made up his mind that the Government is favorably disposed towards the proposition. But the Government has made no sign. In fact, the recent change of management from Mr. Schreiber to Mr. Pottinger, and from O.taws to Moacton, may reasonably be taken as evidence that the Government have not yet decided to make the proposed transfer. Mr. Davies is usually too hasty in respect to political matters. It is probable that he hasty in this case. He often jumps before he comes to the He may have jumped too quickly in denouncing a pro- position which the chief organ of the hberal potty is supperting, and which numbers of influential supporters of the opposition de not hesitate to advocate. & The strongest arguments against the pro- posal seem to be these
(1) It will involve a free gift to C. P. R. of a property which cost $53,000, - 000. But this great property has, under Government control,involved theannual loss to the country of maay hundreds of thou- sands of dollars. Therefore, it will be a relief to the country to get rid of it. Ac- cording to the proposition, a Fast Atlantic Service will be provided in addition to the accommodation afforded by the I. C. R., and the whole expense to the country will be less than it is at present.
at the prospective results.
is too
fence.
the
now
In this view it will pay the country to make the gift. (2) It will greatly streng- then the held by theC. P. R,
This is a fact.
poly influence.
mon and <«xtend its Yet we h-ve seen that this monopoly has not been pre} ud cial to the N rthwest. In-
leed, it has so satisfactorily perform.
ed its part that the Toronto Globe has been won over to its side, together with many thousauds of those opponents of the Gov-
ernment whose vpinion the Globe repre-
sents. Now what is the part of wisdom in res pect to the proposition, Certainly it is
nut to ‘* fly off the handle” and st once de- done. The conelu-
nounce it, as Mr. Davies has
matter is one of business, and sion ought to depend largely upon the con- ditions of the bargain. Ifthe people are guranteed cflicient and continuous rail- if it be stipulated
ita
way accommodation, that fares and rates shall not, under any circumstances, exceed a reasonabie figure, if there be good reason to suppose that branch railways wili be constracted to points—euch as Belfast and Murray Har- bor— whence considerable traffi: may be dcawp, —We eee no very strong reason why the proposition should not be accepted. A fast Atlautic service and an enlarged summer travel all over these Maritime Pvoviuces, would certainly be great ad- vantages gained for ths country.
The peeple.of this Province ought not, in our opinion, to be influenced greatly by the too hastily formed opinicns of Mr. L. H. Davies. lt is quite possible for an arrange- ment to be made which will be mutually b-nefizial to country and to the C. P. R. We shall be foolish if we reject the benefits which may accrue to the coun- try merely because we fear that additional advantages will accrue to the Company. In any case, we ought never to lose sight of the propesed branch railways, nor throw away any fair or ressenable chance of ob- taining ‘hem. The people of the districts referred to will, we trust, in any event, and particularly in the event of of the preposi- tion being seriously considered by Parlia- ment, show that they are alive to their own
the
rights and interests.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
The New Hotel.
Sin,—I have been asked to take stock in the new hotel, and after considering the matter, have decided to do so. I now heartily hope that the scheme will be suc- ceesfully carried out.
Before deciding, I examined a few ques- tions.
1. Is a new hotel required in Charlotte- tuwn! My conclusion is yes, certainly.
2. Shall it be a combination of city hotel and summer hotel, so that guests may be induced to stay in the city? Yes, cer- tainly.
3. If a comfurtable hotel is built, the guests come /
Fiorida, with 4 commonplace landscape composed of sand bars, swamps and trop ical vegetation; Bar Harbor, in Maine, with a hot sammer temperature, and all the foggy eastern coast line of the States, are swarming with summer tourists every
ear.
The beautiful scenery of Charlottetown Harbor and the West River, the delightful eveneas of our summer temperature, the number of suushiny days during July, August and September, have but to be earefully advertized to bring us as many tourists as we can accommodate in the new hotel and in all the other hotels scattered throughout the Island.
4, May I reasonably hope that the rental from such an hotel as ia proposed will give me a good return on the amount of money I intend to invest in its construction /
The following memoranda, of course, is open to revision by those who understand more about the Ccetail of the work than I do, but to my own mind they give mea thoroughly satisfactory answer to question No. 4.
will
EXPENDITURE. Rental of new hotel, land and fur- niture, 10 per ct. on $50,000.... 3 5000 00 Food for 120 guests, 3 months at
G2 00 por week.....666-ccesgee 4320 00 Food for 60 gues-s, 9 months at
$2.50 por week..........0000. 5400 00 Wear and tear, linen, &c,.... 1000 00
Attendants: 39 persons iucluding clerks, waiters,
cooks, servants, boys, <éc., for
3 months at $15 00 per month.. 1350 00 16 persous—do., for months at
$15.00 per woek ,...0....6.60605 2160 00 Annual expenditure.............. $20,230 00
REVENUE,
Fare from }20 guests, 3 months at
Nr OI cnc ous «5 tm cnasnnes $27,000 00 Fare from 60 guests, 9 months at
G2.5D Per GAS oc cccccesccccegese 24,300 00 i dk pideaenl $51,390 00
I consider that stock in the construction of a building that will control a business that will probably have such a revenue in less than five years, as the above, is a safe investment.
Proeress.
Local Notices For Your Benefit.—We would direct special attention to the advertisement of the Diamond Bookstore and Beziar. It is now about ten years since Mr. Chappelle added the Bazaar attraction to his extensive estavlishment, and itis annually the source of gratification and delight to the thousands who visit it. It will be in full blast for the Christmas trade, open ing on Wednesday next, Dec. 5:h.
Another large shipment of those cheap reefers (nap) to hand. We will sell them same price as last.—James Paton & Co.
Trade Increasing.—We have doub'ed our sales in the clothing department this Octobe: and November against same month last year We are thankful t» the people of P. E. Island for their liberal patronsge and we pledge our- selves to do for those who patroniz: us in the future what we have done ™ those who give us their trade in the past, namely, good goods
at low prices.—James Paton & Co,, Scotch Clothing Store.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS,
THe EXAMINER
The Dorchester Tragedy THE LAST HOUES OF BUCK.
The Meeting Between Him and Jim.
A Good Letter From the Latter.
Buck Dies Game! PARTICULARS OF THE EXECUTION
Dorcuester, Dec 1.
Jim was brought from the penitentiary last evening in charge of Warden Foster and 4 guard, and taken to the jail to see Buck. He was admitted to the cell where a service of one hour’s durationwas held by Fathers Cormierand Labbe. Buck and Jim engaged in conversation foreome time. Jim asked Buck if he wanted some tebacce. Buck replied, **No, I have enough to last me through.” He and Jim could be heard ia the outside corridor chatting and occa- sionally laughing. Previous to Jim’s visit to Buck last evening Father Cormier read to Buck the following letter, written in the penitentiary by Jim :
DORCHESTER PENITENTIARY, November 3°, 1892.
Deak Friexp,—I am sincerely sorry you must die, old fiiend. t's eome consolation to know that you have devoted the last days of _ life in preparing your mind to meet God.
o one can sympathize more sincerely with you than I have. I would have done anything in my power to save your life, but 1 am as powerless to eid you as vou are to help yours self. We both owe a debt of gratitude to our spiritua! adviser for his earnest effort to save your life. But your soul—it is never too late for God's forgiveness, Buck, if we ask His forgiveness with a repeutant heart. Forget the world and fix your heart on eter. nity. Ask (rod’s torgiveness for the sake of that Saviour who died forus all. A few years and we must all appear before our Maker to answer for our decds, I wish I could shake your hand once more; but if J] never do, it will be a source of satisfaction the rest of my life to know that you died a good Christian. Oace more, [ urge you to seek God's forgiveness. Good bye, old friend. May we both one dav meet our Saviour in Paradise and be satisfied ia his presence. May God please to take you to Himself,is the fervent prayer of your friend,”
Sprectrat DespaTCHES TO
** JIM D. rcnester, Dee. 1.
Buck was hvng at 10 45 o'clock. According to Buck's on statement, ha wasa native of Norway and only 39 years of age. He emigrated with his parents to Stillwater, Minnesota. For six years he followed the sea and then he learned to be a shocmaker. He epent his wages in crink, forgot his early religious training and go into bad company. The reault ig as stated above. As the jail was too small to permit the execution taking place within the prison walls, it was necessary to erect the scaff:ld outside in the rear. On the east side of the jail, midway between the two ends, there is a door leading into h» corrider. From this door, alung the side of the jail, there was built an enclosed walk Jeading toa space between the coal shed and the rear wall. That space was enclosed toa height of 20 feet, so that no view could be obtain- ed of the inside from any building in the vicinity. Inside this enclosure, which is 22x15 feet, Buck was hanged.
LATER,
Dorcuester, Dee. 1.
Buck slept fairly well last night and he awoke at 7 this am, without being called. He ate a hearty breakfast of buttered toast, boiled eggs and a cup of tea. At 7.30 Father Cormier said several masses in the condemned man’s cell, and Holy Com- munion was administered. At 935 a. m. Buck was led out of his cell Hesho k hands with the sheriff and others, and bade them good-bye. He walked with a firm step to the gallows. His legs ware then pinioned and the last rites of the church administered. He said, “God forgive me.” As the cap was ad- justed and the noose placed around his neck, he shouted, **Good-bye, everybody.” The prayer wis then recited. Just before the weight dropped, Buck said, ‘-Let her go.” The drop fell at 940. The shock did not break his neck. The doctore de- clared him dead in seven minutes,
Honorably Acquitted.
Lonpon, Dec. 1. Captain A, P. Hastings and Commander Daniel L Dickson, of the British warship Howe, were arraigned before a Court Martial to answer for the stranding ct that vessel, and were honorable acquitted of all blame for the accident.
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Gencral Telegraphic News.
Montreal, Nov. 29 —Ata large meet- ing in the Academy of Music, this evening, presided over by Alderman Thompson, :e- solutions were passed condemning she tax bill of the D- Boucherville government. A committee was appvinted to collect funas in order to fight the measure in the courts.
Vienna, Nov. 29—In the Austrian Reichs: a’ h to-day a member, in aspeech sp: k + of F-ance as a republic of thieves and swindlers. The remark caused an uproar. The speaker was at once c«lied to order. It is expected that the French government will call the attent'on of the Austrian gov- ernment to account for the insult.
Lonpon, Nov. 20.—The Standard’s cor- respondence at St. Petersburg says the ap- peal of the provinces to the government for help indicates the famine will be acute through less generla than in 1891.
Haurrax, Nov. 29.—Judge Townserd delivered judgment to-day in the Lawson will case. Hs held that Mrs. Caroline Lawson died intestate of the $50,000, that part of her estate left to her by the will of her father, and that her own will did not dispose of that amount, but the same goes to the next of kin, in other words to the
heirs of Mrs. Lawson’s father.
BLANKETS. ; FLANWNELS. }
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The both Departments will show the
Grandest Display Ever
sp :cial advantage in selecting Gifts,
Be sure to see it. You will be both asto
and Best Value, The Display of CHRISTMAS CARDS
ever shown here.
Leisure Hour, Sunday at Home, Young E BOOKS in endless variety, embracing GIFT BOOKS from 2 cents upwards, CHRISTMAS NUMBERS of
IN A WORD, you can get at the DI
FORGET IT NOT.—Get one of our HAND,” free, and you will find out that
Covomial
HOUSE,
Phillips Square, MONTREAL.
We have this season sued a CATALOGUE of
Goods suitable for
Atlas Presel
and will be pleased to for. ward the same to any ad
dress on application.
MONTREAL.
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Charlottetown, November /2, 1892—dy eod & wy
UNDER ONE ROOF.
RES IN ONE.
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OR THE HOLIDAY SEASON the original and long established BAZAAR over the DIAMOND BOOKSTORE will open on MONDAY NEXT, December 5th.
These Premises, the most commodious in the city,
OUR 50 CENT TABLE
will be a GREAT ATTRACTION, and contain goods in value as high as $2 50. THOUSANDS OF TOYS, HEAPS OF FANCY GOUDS of Newest Designs Do not forget to view the rare exhibition of JAPANESE WARE —the finest
. The assortment is quite new and rare. All the BOUND ANNUALS, such as Boys’ Own Paper, Girls’
»minien Tilustrated, Illustrated Lond N Graphic, Father Christmas, Black and White, Gentlewoman, mene tarbox, Toronto Saturday Night, etc.,—cheapest in the ci y-
(the only two Stores in one in this city) the BEST HOLIDAY GOODS AT TH LOWEST PRICES. Bis discounts to wholesale buyers. . ’
SCHOOL BOOKS and SUPPLIES, Wholesale and Retail, less than elsewhere.
THEO. L. CHAPPELLE, DIAMOND BOOKSTORE AND BAZ&4& AR, CHEAPSIDE, Charlettetown, December 1, 1892~—3i eod
HENRY MORGAN & C0,
MANUPAGTURERS
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| Seen on P. E. Island.
gives the purchaser a
nished and delighted.
is new and unique. Very cheap.
Own Paper, ngland, etc., for $1 90 exch.
the Poets, from 15 cents upwards,
in every kind cf binding.
Holly Leaves, Chat- AMOND BOOKSTORE AND BAZAAR
Illustrated Papers, ‘‘THE POINTING ‘*the half has not been told.”
4 DAYS. 4 DAYS.
GRAND
Masonic Bagaar
——WILL BE HELD IN THE-—
CHARLOTTETOWN,
Commencing Tuesday, 6th Dec.,
And continuing each day until Friday.
HIS promises to be the most elaborate affair of the kird ever held in th «ci y. All articles will be off -red for sale in Bo ths imported from Halifax especially for the purpose. These Booths were used at the Wanderers’ B zaar in that city, and cost over $3,000. The designer and painter sp -nt over six months in their conatruction, Merely to see these Booths is worth double the price of admission.
Arrangements have been made with the P E. Island Railway to issue tickets on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- at geod to return up to Sa-urday, at one
first-class fare. Holders of these tickets will be required to present them at the
3 >Tweeds will give A | Sinds always on hand to select from.
We have every style, every fully selected, bought for cash, } show you a better or cheaper line of goods,
NEW MASONIC TEMPLE,
Bazaar for the purpose of having same cer. tified by the Secretary. Bard will be in attendance each evening. | | Tea and Refreshment Tables will be pro- | vided, Doors open at 2 p. m. each day. Admission, 15 cents.
-H. W. ANDERSON, E.R. BROW, Chairman Com. Secy. nov29 —eod OST OR MISLAID. s some weeks since, by |
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day clock. Finder will be rewarden bo lense,
will be rewarded atchmak
itat E. W, TaYLor’s, V’ tf- nov22
1 value for
all
W. A, WEEKS
Just the article for
your muuey.
new and clean.
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THE McKAY WOOLEN MILLS,
TWEEDS. For genuine All-Wool, every day wearing TWEEDS, we have the best value on the Island.
Our make of BLANKETINGS, in White and Colored, are cheaper and will give the best satis. faction of any you can buy.
In WHITE and COLORED, Heavy, Strong and Warm. OUR OWN MAKE.
READY-MADE CLOTHING
From Our Own Tweeds.
READY-MADE CLOTHING, |
IMPORTED.
Come to the Store where you can get the Largest Assoriment to select from You will save money dy buying from us. :
Winter use.
} For All-Wool Heavy Winter Suits of Clothing, those made from our own An immense stock of ail
kind and all prices that is wanted —care- No Clothing House can
Remember, our prices are low,
McKAY WOOLEN COMPANY.
QUEEN sTREEHT.
A full range of Sizes always in Stock ae LOWEST PRICES for
Women
AND
WAISTS in the above and
FINE FURS AT WEEKS’, THE BES£ GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES. ASTRAKAN JACKETS.
THE BE3T VALUE OBTAINABLE.
FUR MUFFS. FUR COLLARS.
MEN’S FUR CAPS, MEN’S FUR COATS. §
SLEIGH ROBES!
With the quality of our Furs our customers are well pleased. to be perfectly suited go te WEEKS & CO.
TdE BEST VALUE OBTAINABLE
THE BEST VALUE OBTAINABLE.
; SLEIGH ROBES !
ABOUT TWO CASES VERY CHEAP.
Corsets !
Children.
We always have on hand a complete line of WOMEN'S and CHILDREN'S CORSETS and beat
in all the
makes, AT VERY LOWEST PRICES.
THE BEST VALUE OBTAINABLE
QUEEN STREET, NEXT TO BEER & GOFF'S. Charlottetown, November 29, 1892—ead & wky
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CO.,
lf you want Special prices for special orders in Fur.
4. A WEEKS & €0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
APPLICATIONS THOROUGHLY REMOVES DANDRUFF
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solor. ‘Tre > r original Saye Abts Dandrultie aperfact om: ve fines Stops falling of hal. | > fren action Sal oat icmiiceen Kee:s the Scaip clean, GUARE rer: ee. copersaiasion but stopped | Makes hair soft and Pliable ESB! <suwted @ visible growth. Promotes Growth.
D. L. CAVEN.
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Day Books, fave You Thought of it?
Ledgers, Do
Journals,
Ch’town, Nov. 2, 1892,
You Want Any Done?
_ Cash Books, po You Know How Much You can save by dealiag with us ? Works of Art
J. D
nding !
Mogazines, Law Books, Music,
TAYLOR
Sign of Tic B ok, J. D. McLeod's Corner.
Silk Handkerchief Day, Thursday; Silk Handkerchief Day, Thursday. at JAMES PATON & C@'S.
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