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Sale3 Agents of the Daily Examiner.

Tue Darcy Examiner is for sale every day |

on the trains east and wast, and at the follow ing places! —

H. A. Harvie, Charlottetown.

A. DeW. HASZARD, '

T. O'CONNELL,

T. L. CaHarre LE,

S. T. NeumMes

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>. wid P. N. Parz, cor. Pownal and Euston streets. |

G. A. AIrKeN, Georgetown.

D. SurH#eRLAND, Souris East.

A. McAutay, Head St. Peter's Bay.

D. Eaan, Mount Stewart.

H. Beer, Southport.

Gro. O'NerLu, Haliway House.

Morton 8S. Hugues, County Line Station. Mes. A. F. Dou.t, Summerside.

W. D. McNett, Alberton.

Joun J. ArsENavct, Tignish.

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Toe Datty EXAMINER.

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Beet Culture for Sugar.

France and Germany have successfully experimented in beet culture for sugar. It is no longer a speculative undertaking ; it is a certainty. In France the culture of beet for sugar has yrown into a vast iudus- try, and in Germany it has become a staple article of farm produce. Here is a new in- dustry for some one to undertake in Can- ada. ‘The soil of this Island is undoubtedly well adapted for the cultivation of beet ; and now when the state of the country louks more hopeful, and when our sugar refiners are again beginning to make money out of the sugar cane, the wealthier farmers and more enterprising traders of the Island will probably start manufacturing sugar out of beet root, and thus make money for them- selves and furnish a healthy competition

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7 : : fas much saccharine properties as that o

| France and Germany. | The proper average time to sow sugar

beets in Quebec is about the 15th of

‘late as June.

| Tho sugar be enemies.

| In France the seed c lb. In Canada it costs considerably

at has no insec

| per | more because it is scarce. | The great advantage of cultivating the ‘sugar beet is, that for the first crop you {require little manure, and after a heavy | turnip crop you can obtain a good crop of | beets, without any additional manuring, if | you cultivate properly.

| The plant takes its sugar element from the atmosphere. Therefore, as long as the other elements in the beet are returned to the soil, in the shape of manure obtained by feeding the pulp of the beet and the straw, the land loses nothing. On the con- trary, it is improved by the numerous workings, which are necessary for the cul- tivation of the beet crop. The fact is, the farmer gets a large return from the sale of his beets, and obtains, moreover, a large quantity of pulp which actually costs him nothing ; and having fed it to his cattle he obtains much richer and more manure than by any other system of farming.

The deeper the ploughing the better, as long as the soil can be thoroughly drain- ed, and that the rich mould is not covered up by the poorer subsoil.

The best soil for the cultivation of the beet is the rich barley soil. In any soil, either naturally or artiticially prepared for a good crop of barley, you can get a good crop of beets.

Manufacturers allow $4 per ton for sugar

which will keep the prices in a fair condi- tion for the consumer as well as for the pro- ducer.

We have recently received from Dr. Mut- tart, M. P., a pamphlet which contains much valuable information respecting the sugar beet. In 1870 Mr. Edward A. Bar nard, Director of Agriculture four Quebec, was sent to Europe by the Provincial Gov- ernment to ‘‘ study up” the beet sugar question. Since his return sugar beet seed has been introduced into Quebec ; and Mr. Barnard says with the most satisfactory re- sults. In his evidence before a Committee of the Dominivn Parliament last year, Mr. Barnard said :—

‘‘Thave with mehere statements from Mr. Walkhoff and others, amongst the very best

beets; and some pay as high as $6 per ton

for the best quality.

If there were local factories, the farmer who sold his beets for $4 per ton ought to get the pulp back, free, for feed for his cat- tle.

The pamphlet contains much information relative to the manufacture of sugar from the beets. This we shall lay before our readers at a future date.

With a proper system of cultivation, the: effects of beet raising upon the soil are such that the production of wheat has been more than doubled on a whole district wherein beets have been raised.

Official statements, which have been pub- lished, show that the effect of the cultiva-

authorities in Europe, which show that our beets, on the average, are richer than those of France or Belgium, and that the returns here are so extraordinary, that if the re- turns were not official, the best authorities iu Earope would hardly believe it. The return was from soil not very well cultivat- ed —for, unfortunately many of our farmers are not very good agricuiturists—yet the yield was from 29 to 25 tons per acre of sugar beets, while the average in Europe is from 10 to 15 tons.”

Mr. Barnard goes on to say that he be- lieves 20 to 25 tons per acre could be gen- erally raised in Quebec ; provided they are cultivated ig rich soil and close enough to- gether. In France, he says, the average proportion of sugar produced from beets is about 5 per cent.; while in Germany, where they have the best system of beet cultiva- tion and good implements, the quantity ol - tained ranges trom 8 to 10} per cent. of re- fined sugar. They have all to look to a foreign market for their surplus of sugar. The United States import annually about $6,000,000 of European beet sugar. In Germany last year one factory made a net profit of 565 per cent. In France the manufacturers, whilst making large profits, could pay the farmers good prices even for very poor beets.

The territory of France covered by manu- factories is so very small that, in fact, it hardly extends over a territory equal to three large Counties in the Province of Quebec. Yet they have about six hundred factories ; and in 1875 the production was 463,000 tons, of which nearly 230,000 tons were exported to England and other coun- tries. Mr. Barnard believes the climate of Canada favorable to thegrowthand manu- facture of the sugar beet. And he says that Mr. Walkhoff, a specialist in the mat- ter, says: ‘The yield was so enormous that, if such results were generally realized, the production of beet sugar in Canada would be more to that country than Lue Snd- ing of arich mine of any precious metal.”

Mr. Barnard says that properly refined beet sugar cannet be distinguished icom that of the sugar cano—even by the best judges.

Twenty-five tons tu the acre were in Que- bec preduced from land manured only by barn-yard manure. They were considered excellent, and produced over 12} por cent of sugar.

It is best to grow the sugar beot entirely under gruund—not further than 18 inches between the rows and 7 inches between the beets. Mr. Birnard advises from 15 to 16 pounds of seed to the acre.

Chemical analysis has proved that the

tion of the beet root has also been to in- crease the fuod of cattle to such an extent that in one particular district, where only 400 head of horned cattle we reraised before, 10,000 had been fattened since the estab- lishment of the industry. Wath the addi- t o1 of beet rvot pulp, straw has become an excellent element of food.

Beets sown in Quebec in June and pulled in October were shown to be quite rich. But late sowing would require a Warm sum- mer, not too dry, and a not unusually severe fall.

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The Canada Tempsrance Act.

Tue Canada Temperance Act was, to-day, submitted to the electors of this city. As we predicted the contest was, by no means, a tight one, although those for and against the petition worked earnestly. The folluw- ing is the result :—

FOR AGAINST PETITION. PETITION. Ist Div.—James Curtis...... 99 49 2nd ** King St. Engine s Se ree E 39 3rd ‘* Market Honse.. ..137 56 4th ‘‘ King Square...... 180 45 5th ** H’d Queen Street..128 28 6th ‘* Hooper’s, Euston Gee. tee cs . 169 27 OOD. s 26.6 nt 857 244 Majority in favor of petition 613

The Souris Mystery.

THE ‘* INDIAN’S STORY CONTRADICTED.”

On the 20th December last, there appear- ed in our columns and alleged report—based upon what we then supposed to be authen- tic information—of an Indian’s statement respecting the mystery which surrounds the death of the late Edward Lyons. In that report statements were made, seriously af- fecting the character vf William Willis, of Souris East, and his wife. We have re- Cently learned the whole of the alleged statement was based upon erroneous infor- mation, and we exceedingly regret that it found a place in Tue Examiner. Desiring to de full justice to the parties injured by

the publication of the story, we now give to its contradiction the same prominence and publicity that we gave to it. Further, we desire to state that we believe Mr. Willis and his wife to be entirely innocent of any knowledge or any connection whatever with the death of the said Edward Lyons, or of robbing the person of the said Lywns pre- vious to his death, or of any other suspici- ous circumstances alleged to have been re-

beet root grown in the Dominon contains’ lated by the said Indian.

sts about 8 eonte| % : ae ‘when the Chief Justice arrived and sum

Oponing of the Legislature.

His Honor the Lientenant Governor be- ing unwell, the Legislature was opened (un-

May. ee : . ‘My. " der commission) by the Chief Justice. The

| They may be sown as early as April oF 8S) Gord of Honor was under command of

Major Pollard. A goodly number of ladies and a large body cf gentlemen were assem- bled in the Legislative Council Chamber,

moned the faithful Commoners. The faith- inl Commoners appeared ; but were ordered

hack to choose a Speaker. Having re-

turned to their Chamber,— Hon. Mr. Sutirvan moved that JOHN A.

McDonatp, Esq., a representative of the Third District of Prince County, be ap-

pointed Speaker. Hon. Joun LeFurcry seconded the mo-

tion. Mr McDonatp was elected without oppo-

sition. Ue thanked the House for the high honor they conferred upon him, and took

the chair. The House then returned to the Legisla-

tive Council Chamber, and the session was formally epened with the following SPEECH : Mr. President and Honorable Gentlemen of the Legislative Council : Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Assenbly :

I am happy to meet you in your Legislative capacity. ‘The season at which I have been obliged to call you together must, I fear, oc casion inconvenience to many of you.

I regret to inform you that the finances of the Province are in a most unsatisfactory con- dition; in order to extinguish the public in- debtedness, as well as to keep the current expenditure within the revenue, it will be

omy in every department.

My Government, believing that this Prov- ince is entitled to a proportional share of the Fishery Award, will use every exertion to ob- tain the same. Papers relating to this sub- ject will be placed before you.

The cost of Elections and Legislations has become a heavy drain upon the limited re- sources of the Province, and your attention will be directed to the adoption of measures for its reduction.

A Bill for the abolition of the Legislative Council will be introduced.

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Louse of Assembly :

The Public Accounts and Estimates for the current year will be submitted for your con- sideration.

Mr. President and Honorable Gentlemen of the Legislative Council:

Mr. Sneaker and Gentlemen of the House of Assembly :

It is desirable to amend the laws pertaining to the Civil Service, so as to secure increased efficiency in the management of the Public Departments, and reduce the outlay for ad- ministration to the lowest possible amount.

A measure relating to Public Roads and Bridges will be laid before you.

The abolition of imprisonment for debt and the enactment of a Lien Law demand your at. tention.

The Assessment Act has proved unsatisfac- tory. You will, therefore, be invited to con- sider the best means of supplementing the or- dinary Public Revenue.

It gives me much pleasure to inform you thatthe Small Pox which, in December last, broke out at Alberton has entirely disap- peared,

In committing to you the Legislative busi- ness of the Sesssion, I fervently trust that your deliberations muy, under the guid- ance of Almighty God, contribute to the peace, prosperity, and advancement of Prince idward Island.

Hon. Mr. Suttivan introduced an Act to repeal Section 49 of the Public Works’ Act, respecting the payment of tol Is.

The following officials were then ap- pointed :—-

Clerk—Archibald McNeill,

Assist. Clerk—Fred’k W. Hughes,

Sergt.-at-Arms—Donald McKenzie,

Law Clerk—A. A. McLean,

Reporters—Isaac Oxenham and Thomas P. Gorman,

Messengers—W. S. Sabine and George Tanton, jun’r.

Doorkeepers—John Heaffy and N. Pat- terson.

The various standing Committees of the House were also appointed.

Hon. Mr. Suttivan formally announced to the House the death of Hon. Francis Kelly. In doing so he paid a tribute to the esteemed memory of the deceased represen- tative of the Third District of Queen’s County.

House adjourned. — Ohl C—SC~— Twenty-five to Four!

A pivision called for by Mr. Yeo, showed the strength of the Opposition to be four, and that of the Government twenty-five. We assume that Mr. Yeo is Leader of the Opposition.

A Missovrt maiden was so bent on marrying the lover she had engaged to meet at Belmont, that to escape the pursuing grandfather on the same train, she rode past Belmont, and when two or three miles from the place, with the train under full headway, she suddenly ran out on the platform and leaped off, marvelously escap- ing serious injury. She walked back to Belmont, where she met her man and was legally his before the grandfather could re- turn to interfere.

The Quebec Corporation is in a state of bankruptcy, and but for the Union Bank dis- counting their note of $160,00) on Friday last, their bonds maturing in London on Ist May

would have gone to protest.

necessary to practice the most stringent econ |

HEWS BY TELEGRAPH,

Ottawa and Foreign News.

Lonpon, April 23.

Ekows was burned by the Zulus on the Sth, after the evacuation. There is strong evidence that the Transvaal boers are tam- pering with chief Mapoch, endeavoring to him to join against the British.

Bererapbe, April 22.

The Albanians have occupied the heights of Sumakoff and the redoubts erected by the Turks during the war, and, with one- and-a-half battallions, successfully withstood the attack of three Servian divisions. There has been three days severe fighting. The Servians attempted to dislodge the Al- banians, but was unsuccessful. The Ser- vian loss was seven hundred.

Lonpon, April 23.

‘“‘ Parole” is now a strong faverite at 6 to 4 for the great Metropolitan stakes handi- cap which is to be run to-day at Epsom. [n consequence of his winning yesterday he has to carry ten pounds extra for the

Prince of Wales stakes handicap. _ Orrawa, April 23.

Mr. Brechard has given notice of his ir- tention to introduce a Bill for the purpose of effecting a reduction in the salaries and allowances of certain public functionaries and officers, and also to reduce the in- demnity to members and senators.

induce

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[asolvent Act of i875 and Amending Acts.

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In the matter of James Dancan, John Fer- guson Robertson, and Robert Robertson Hodgson; trading under the style, firm and name of James Duncan & Co,

By PUBLIC AUCTION, will be sold

ON WEDNESDAY,

ODD FELLOWS’

Natal Day Celebration, ieee

WILL BE GIVEN IN THE

MARKET HALL,

under the auspices of the Odd Fellows of P. E. Island,

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Saturday,

the 26th of April, inst.,

CONSISTING IN PART OF

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, VOCAL MUSIC, CHARACTER SONGS,

READINGS, &C., &€. BY THE BEST TALENT.

be several Choice Musical Selections by the

Charlottetown Orchestral Club;

and as the Committee have e the services of Professor Earle to take charge of the Vocal and Instrumental part of the programme, a good time may be expected, and they hope, as in the past, to be favored with a crowded house.

the 2ist day of MAY, at 12 O'CLOCK, nent at Duncan’s Wharf, Charlotietown, | where she now lies,

The Brigantine ‘‘L. J. Westaway,” built at V. E. Island, in November, 1871, 278 tons register. Length, 125 feet; breadth, 27.2, depth, 12.9. This fine vessel was thor- oughly repaired at Pictou in May last, ani had a complete new set of Masts, Spars, Nails and Rigging, metalled, and reclassed at Lloyd’s, Al im red, for three years. —-ALSO-— At the Public Wharf at Pictou, where she now lies, on FRIDAY, the 23rd day of MAY, at 12 o’clock, noon, The Briz ** Pee: ess,” built in P. E. Island, in August, 1877, 249 tons register. Length, 104 feet; breadth, 25.8; depth, 12.9. Classed Al 7 years at Lloyds, has a very good outfit, and loaded with deals under a charter for Liverpool, G. B. Terms at sale. For further particulars, ap- ply to “we B. WILSON HIGGS, Assignee. Charlottetown, P. E. Island, 23rd April, 1879. —2aw t sale [24, "79.

CONTINUATION

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SALE OF TINWARE, &,, &¢.

TEXHE SALE OF TINWARE, etc., at the Store of the late W. B. ALLIN, will be continued at Auction on Saturday Next. 26th inst., at 11 o'clock, when the balance of the Stock-in Trade, etc., will be disposed of.

Bargains may be expected. WILLIAM DODD, Auctioneer. Ch’town, April 24, ’79.--2in

MOLASSES.

U;T RECEIVED ex *‘M. A. Starr” via

seorgetown, 21 pans. Choice New Crop DEWERARA MOLASSES,

For Sale Low. FENTON T. NEWBERY CO. April 23, 1879—3i

BARLEY. BARLEY,

| E WANT Two Thousand Bush. : of Two-rowed Barley, to be de- livered before the 15th of MAY.

CasH on DELIVERY.

MORRIS & HYNDMAN. Brighton Brewery, April 23, 1879. her ne pat 2ins

The Iasolvent Act of 1875, and Amending Acts.

In the matter of Sylvanus Keith & Co., Insolvents :

DIVIDEND SHEET has been pre pared, open to objectionuntil the 5th day of May next, after which Dividend will be

paid. * C. V. McGREGOR, Assignee. Ch’town, P. E. I., April 22, 1879—rg 2i

Molasses and Nugar,

T arrive per ‘‘SIENA,”’ due here from West Indies about 5th of May,—

150 puns. choice Barbadoes 200 do Trinidad MOLASSES.

30 ticrees { BRICHT CROCERY SUCAR.

Also, first open water : 20 hhds Bt. English Refined 40 bbls. Granulated SUCAR.

Fenton 7, Newbery & Co.

April 21, 1879—4i

Tickrets—Reserved Seats, 50 cents; un- reserved do., 25 cents--to be had the Apothe- caries’ Hall, Bremner bros., T. L. Chappelle’s, and from the Committee.

Doors orry at 7 o'clock ; performance to commence at 8 o'clock, sharp.

T. L. CHAPPELLE, | E. W. DAWSON, Chairman. _Sec’y Com. April 7, 1879-—eod 1 week 6i

WESTBOURNE,” Desirable West End Residence.

I WILL SELL AT AUCTION, ON THE PREMISES,

On Monday, the 5th of May,

AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON,

That Handsome New Dwelling House, situated on West Street, commanding a lovely and ex- tensive view of the harbor and surrounding river scenery, and at present occupied by J.S. CaRVFLL, Esq. The house contains Fifteen Rooms, besides Kitchen, Scullery, Pantries, Bath Rooms, Closets, and all modern con- veniences. It is heated by hot air through- out, and has hot and cold water in the prin- cipal bedrooms. There are Verandahs on the south and west sides. A stable fitted for two horses ard two cows, Harness Room, House, Ice House and Wood Shed, Water fit for all purposes is to be had from a Well sunk in the cellar and connected with a brick tank. The land measures 125 feet on West Street, and extends back 290 feet to the River (with water privileges) and is tastefully laid out with Walks, Lawn, and Ornamental Trees. This Property is most eligibly situated in a good neighborhood, is in close proximity te Government House and Victoria Park, and is unrivalled in its appointments as a Gentle man’s Private residence. TerMs—Twenty-fivepercent. cesh down, and the balance to be secured on the premises, payable in 4 years with Interest at 6 per cent., payable half-yearly.

Immediate possession given.

For further information apply to

WILLIAM DODD, Auctioneer. Kerosene Oil Barrels. I AM BUYING for a few days. . H. COOMBS,

Ch’town, April 19.

Wants. Lost, Found, Le,

Advertisements under this headi in spaes not wr half an inch, be insert ed for Ten Cents per day.

anted,—Those in need of servants—

¥Y male or female—to work in any ca-

Pacity, can 2 5 Aa without fee, cn ication to the Employment Office, i klin House, Kent street. ‘April 24

oarders Wanted.—A few more can be accommodated at a reasonable figure, on Fitzroy street, ite the residence of Wm. Brown, Esq. RS. JACKSON, late of Seaside Hotel. Ch’town, April 23—2w

ost—On the 22nd inst., a PARCEL con- taining TWO CHILDREN’S HATS and Ostrich Feathers. The finder will be re- warded by sending the same to the Ex- AMINER Office. April 23, 1879—2i

o Let.—A HOUSE containing 4 rooms, a good cellar and yard, "siteated near

Lea’s Factory, east end of Grafton Street. | Oo eal eae (

; win & Co," April 23, 1879. ”

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