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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

ee AUGUST 7, 1888.

Britisk Columbia Indians.

Tue rebellion on the banks of the Skeena the latest It has, however, served the good

has—according to reports fizzled. purpose of affording some of our militia men a holiday trip, and directing attention to the legitimate grievances of the Indians of British Many

under the impression that these Indians

Columbia. persons are are living on the same terms as those in the

Northwest Territories. This is not the

cease. The rights of the Indian in the soil of the Northwest have been re cognized by the rights have been obtained under treaties

Dominion Government, and _ these with large reservations on the Indians’ be half. The right of the Indian to the land has not

been admitted by the Government of Brit-

But it is not so in British Columbia.

ish Columbia, either before or since it be came a Province of Canada. Certain reserves have, it is true, been apportioned to the Indians by the Provincial Govern- ment ; but no clear or definite understand ing or agreemeut with the Federal Govern- ment as to these reserves has been arrived at. It is hoped—alike in the interests of the Indians and the settlers-—that the ques- tions at issue will now besettled. Agrarian difficulties are sure to arise under present the Federal Government

conditions ; and

may, at any time, be puttothe expense ot an lndian war, on account f measures for which they are no more responsible than they are for

those of the

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Government of Queensland. he Skeena Indians never made any treaty compact with the Dominion Government.

Consequently the Dominion Government

have been guilty of no _ breach of faith with them. But ill feel- ing and bitterness have been

engendered in the breasts of the Indians by

reason of the treatmout they have received under the divided management of the Pro-

and the Federal Governments.

vincial Naturally, they title

to the

wsseit the ** Indian country. In the nature of things they are justified in doing so. Their claim is, certainly, as valid as that of the Indians of the Plains, which has been fully recognized by the Dominion authorities. As imtelligeat men, they want to know why their lands are to be taken from them, while these of the Indians. of the Plains were purchased or obtained by means oi

whole

mutual treaties. Their grievances reached

such a ‘pitch last “‘year ‘that a Commission was appvinted to en- quire into them. The _ investiga- tiom was, we are told, ** very thorough,

full opportunity having been given thé*In- dians at the various points visited, to make of their grievances.” If this be true, a good begimning of thermego- tiations was isaade; and we hope that the will not drop until a settlement, just and reasonable alike to the Indians of british Columbia and to the Governments of the Province and of Canada, has been reached.

replesentation

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Canada’s Credit and Prospects.

THE Cotonies and India, which is pub- lished monthly, thus refers to the floating of the last Canadian loan:

** Canada has the proud satisfaction of being the first of our colonies to place a loan at three per cent. The £4,000,000 offered at ¥25 were applied for twice over, and taken at 95. The terms of issue were somewhat re- mirkedle, and without doubt a few years will see this loan at over 100, and Canadian credit established on a three per cent. basis. To in- tending investors no stock appears to offer so great_a probability of an advance in value. The Canadian Government undertakes to ap- ply the sinking fand yearly set by for the re- lemption of the debt to the purctitse of this three per cent. stock in the open markvt. The ‘und referred to amounts at present to £350,-* O00 per annum, and as it increases very (-7 ly by the automatic action ef compound ase. - es\, @ short period must see at least half the

n bought up, and the price thus raised to 10) ov over.”

———— © i The Uelpiessness of Free Trade

The French syndicate that aspires to— and practically dves—control the copper prluction of the world has a rival ina _ re- cently organized screw trust, which, if carried out on the lines laid down, will operate throughout the continent of Europe, tix.ay the price and limiting the competi- tion tm each of the great nations. The Age of Stee! says by it ** The British home trade is left exelusively to the Nettlefolds, while the-German home market is supplied exclu- sively by German makers. The French market naturally falls chiefly to the share of Japy Freres. As to Belgium, Swiizer- land, Scandinavia, Russia, Austria, and the east of Europe, Italy, Turkey, Spain and Portugal, we are without definite informa- tion, but it is understood that the whole of these markets have been ‘arranged’ in a 1 taner which will be satisfactory to all the p tties concerned. All other markets-— that is to say, all countries outside of i orepe—-are, it is stated, to be supplied ata present disecunt of 724 per cent. on Nettle- tu.d’s list, and it is understood that this port of the business is to be done on the povliug prmeiple.”’ . The immediate result anticipated is a rise in the price of serews by some 50 per cent., against which there will be no appeal. Competition is practi- cally destroyed in a dozen. nations—free trade and protection alike—and no legisla- t ve action is capable of reaching. the root

of the trouble. — Montreal Gazette. <order cee

Just before tne Emperor Frederick died a cuinage of gold was began at Germany's Royal Mint, but only a small number of coins was struck off before the king died, when the coinage stopped. bring fancy prices.

The coins

‘THE DAILY EXAMIN

Wedding Beils.

A LARGar number of people assembled at St. Dunstan’s Cathedral this morning to witness the marriage of George Conroy, son of the late Nicholas Conroy, Esq., Tignish, and Virginia M., youngest daughter of the late John Fenton Newbery, Esq., Char- lottetown.

The ceremony was performed by His Lordship Bishop MeIntyre (grand-unele of the groom), assisted by Rev. J. C. McLean. Phe bride was given away by her brother, Fenton T. Newbery, Esq. The brides- maids were Miss Lucy Caven and the Misses Adele and May Sullivan, and the groomsman Mr. George Reddin.

At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the residence of Dr. Conroy (brother of the groom) where the wedding breakfast was partaken of. \fter breakfast the happy young couple, umid showers of rice and good wishes, left for a tour of the Prov nces.

The wedding presents were numerous and valuable.

In common with their hosts of friends, Cue Examiner wishes the high-contracting parties a pleasant and prosperous journey through life.

Was Millman Guilty?

AN INNOCENT MAN BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN HANGED,

An Ottawa dispatch to the Boston Herald says: ‘**The execution of a young man named Millman at Charlottetown, P. E. L., early this spring, for the murder of his sweetheart, and his plea of innocence while on the seaffold, incited several of his friends who believed him not guilty to take the matter up, inthe hope that they would be able to show to the world that he did not commit the crime, and had wrongfully been put to death. The result of their etturts has been laid before the minister «of justice here, and, from what can be gathered, they have not only, in opinion of the government, established the fact that he was hanged an innocent man, but have located thecrime on the party who com- mitted it, and swore away Millman’s life to save himself from the gallows. It is under- stood thatdetectives are now on the track of the party to whom the perpetration of the crime now attaches, and that an arrest will be effected in a few days. The question is, if his guilt of having committed the murder is established, could two men_ be hanged for the one crime ?”

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Stallion Race at Halifax.

The stallion raceat the Halifax riding

grounds Sept. 20th, for $500 and the cham- pionship of the maritime provinces, which has been so thoroughly advertised, not only in the provincial press, but has been ‘* talk- ed up” by Canadian and American sporting papers, prvmnises to be ope of the most im- portant turf events which has ever taken place in Halifax. The entries closed on Wednesday night, and include the fastest Stallions in the provinces. Anuexed are the entries : A. L. Slipp, Truro, N. S., chestnut stallion Melbourne King, no record, by Mambrino King. dam Helen McGregor, . by Rattler.

B. Dockendorff, Charlottetown, P. E. I., black stallion Black Pilot, record 2.334 by All Right, dam Black Jenry, by McGinnis’ pony.

Mr. McLeod, Summerside, P. E.‘1.. bay stallion Hernando, record 2.37$ by Almont, dam Terry Clay, by American Clay.

Thos. Doran, Windsor, grey stallion Herry Morgan, by Royal Harry, dam by Walker’s Moryan.

C. R. Bill, Billtown, N. S., brown sta lion Rampart, record 2.364, by Almont dam Kate Thompson, by Ericcson.

C. L. Rood, Pictou, N. 8., grey stallion Highland Chief, record 2.374, by Bashaw Prince, dam Snowball, by Young Norfolk.

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A Doomed City. Dr. Ernst Weissenbacher, professor of geology in Heidelberg University, has arrived at Cincinnati, after making a visit of scientific inspection to the natural gas well at Findlay, Ohio. The professor says that about 1,200 feet below the city of Findlay lies an immense cavern several miles long, and in some placés more than half a mile deep. This is crowded full of gas, which is under a pressure almost in- conceivable. Then come several strata of rock, perhaps a mile in thickness, and then the great internal fire. The last of the layers which lies directly over the fires is melting away about ten miles from Findlay on either side. It 1s of great thickness, but as it nears the town it grows thinner, the furnace beneath disintegrating and ever lessening the barrier. From the tre- mendous cracking, which is to be heard by the sound instrument, it is almost certain that the disintegration is going on with great rapidity, and the professor seems to think that an early catastrophe is not only possible but probable.

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Personal.

The Hon. Roderick MacKenzie, of Pictou, N. 38., who is on a visit to the city, is at the Hotel Davies.

The money that Mr, Gladstone reccived for his recent notable theological papers, he has given to a poor church.

Mr. Warren, of the well known tea firm of Warren & Jones, London, Fng., and Mr. Morrison, of the firm of Morrison & Musgrave, Halifax, are visiting the Island. They are at the Davies.

Alexander Martin, M. L. C., Belfast, James Clow, M. L. C., Murray Harbor, and Neil

MeKelvie, Esq., Manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia, Summerside; are among the guests at the Osborne House to-day.

Bismarck’s doctor has just ordered him upon a diet far more — than that mortal great man enjoys, Tne doctor told the statesman that he must obey or die, whereat the Prince remarked: ‘ Til try obeying tor a little while, anyway.”

‘The Duchess of Montrose, whose third mar- riage ot 70 toa young man of 23 was recently deseribed in the New York Times is a not un-

sailors, suldiers or churchmen, have always been noted for high courage and independence of character. Caroline Agnes Horseley-Be - esford, youngest daughter of the second Lord Boeles, married first in her eighteenth year, the fourth Duke of Montrose, who died in 1874, leaving his honors to their son, the fifih Dake. In 1876 she married W. 8. Stirling Crawford, who died in 1883. Mr. Milner, her new husband, is a distant comnection of her own.

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Burns’ Birthplace. NOTES OF A VISIT—NO, 2.

We now reach the famous Burns’ Monu- ment on the banks 0’ Doon, one of the old- est, and perhaps the most remarkable of the many memorials which have been erected in bonor of our national poet. It stands on a little eminence in the centre of a beautiful garden, the gay flower beds and trimly-kopt shrubbery, of which are them- selves worth going a considerable distance co see. At the gate we ring a loudly-re- sounding bell, which summons the Superintendent who admits us on pay- ment of the inevitable two pence (four cents). The monument itself bears a close resemblance to the one which stands on Edinburgh Calton Hill. Its base is tri- angular, the three sides being intended to represent the districts of Ayrshire, Kyle, Carrick and Cunninghame. Above the basement are nine tall Corinthian _ pillars, which support a cupola with a gilded trip: nd on the top, the height of the whole being 60 feet.

The ground floor is occupied as a Burns Musuem, and contains many interesung relics of the poet. Among these may be seen a Bible presented by Burns to “High- land Mary,” Jean Amour’s wedding ring, a copy of the very scarce original Kilmar- nock edition of Burns, published in 1706, and the two drinking glasses which the poet presented to his fair Edinburgh correspon- dent, Clarinda, There are also a copy 0! Fasmyth’s celebrated portrait, a bust of the poet by Patrick Park, and a picture by a Glasgow gentleman representing Tam 0 Shanter riding over the Brig o’ Doon with the witches in hot pursuit.

Leaving the museum roonr, we find (by ascending a narrow stair) ourselves on the roof, whence a fine view of the Burns country is obtained. Within the Monu- ment Grounds the visitor will find a_ little grotto containing statues of ‘Tam o’ Shanter and Souter Johnny, by Thom,a self-taught sculptor, who, before depositing the figures here, exhibited them throughout the chief towns in Scotland, England and Ireland. It would be too much to say that the statues are first-class productions of the sculptor’s art, but nevertheless they seem thoroughly life-like representations of the men whom Burns has drawn in his immor- tal poems.

But to our tale.—Ae market night,

Tam had got planted unco right,

Fast by an ingle blazing finely,

Wi’ reaming swats, that drank divinely.

And at his elbow, Souter Johnny,

His ancient, trusty, drouthy, crony.

As long ago as 1820 the foundation stone of this monument was laid. The idea of erecting a monument to Burns on the Banks o' Doon first. occurred to Mr. after- wards Sir, Alexander Boswell, M. P.. of Anchinleck, a descendant of Jvhnson’s, biographer. An enthusiastic admirer of Burns, Mr. Boswell cailed a public meeting at Ayr, but so little interest did the Ayr peuple take in their distinguished fellow- countryman that only two men—Mr. Bos- well and a friend—attended the meeting. This want of public feeling—in very great contrast to what obtains to-day-—was dis- heartening; but, perhaps, remembering that a prophet has no honor in his own country, Mr. Boswell determined to go on with the movement in the hope that ad- mirers of Burns elsewhere would not be so apathatic.

The meeting was duly constituted. On the motion of his friend Mr. Boswell took the chair and proposed several resolutions, which, of course, were carried without op- position. He then advertised in some of the leading Scotch, English and American papers that a public meeting had been held at Ayr, at which it was unani- mously resolved to erect a monument to the natioaal poet, and requested subscrip- tions in aid of the movement. The result fully justified the bold confidence in the love and admiration of Scotsmen for Robert Burns at home and abroad ; and I have no doubt that the worthy members of the Charlottetown Scottish Club, that my friend, Mr. McNeill, spoke of at the last dinner of the Caledonian Club, subscribed their mite towards this grand movement. A large sum, $166,000, was soon subscribed, and on the birthday anniversary, .in 1820, a great gathering assembled to witpess the laying of the foundation stone. Deputa- tions from Scottish Clubs -and geveral Masonic Lodges attended, and thé cere- mony was performed with Masonic honors. Under the stone was deposited a brass

plate, stating the circumstances ang men- tioning that George, Prince of Wales, then

Regent of the United Kingdom, had been a munificent subscriber to the edifice. Mr. Boswell delivered a short speech, the con- cluding sentences of which are worth quoting :—

‘* This monument rises like a pile cairn over our warriors of old—each man casts a stone, and in honor of him, the son of a cottar, and himself a ploughman. Our Prinee, with the true feelings of true greatness, and more illustrious by this act of generosity, pays here his tribute at the shrine of genias. May the work prosper, and when happi'y completed, then may it tell tofuture generations taat the age that could produce a Burns was righ also in those who could appreciate his talents, and who, while they felt and owned the power of his muse, have honored his name.”

M: A. J.

Incendiaries at Work. A Fredericton despatch of the 3rd says : There were no Jess than four attempts at incendiarism in the city last night. Short- ly before 3 o'clock this morning the Pennyfather residence, now owned by the railroad company, and unoccupied, was discovered to be in flames. The building was gutted befurej the flames were extinu- guished. About an hour afterwards, an unoceupied two story wooden dwelling on Regent street, belonging to the Lawrence estate, took fire. The building, betwe fire and water, was badly Senagilhe Attempts were also made to fire No. 5 engine house and the vacant housse of Mr. E. L. Wetmore on Charlotte street, both of which were discovered in time to prevent a conflagration. Thete is no clue tothe prepeirators. The insurance on the Pennytather property was cancelled at the time it came in possession of the railroad company’. The Lawrence property was covered with insurance. . £ <--> afiangeeeminenitilitis

1 , , _ Porators—New and old, for sele by John

Colwill, Upper Queen Street. Apply at once.

THE cheapest and best White Granite Crockeryware in the city at R, K, Brace’s

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TUESDAY,

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QUEEN STREET.

am instructed to sell by Auction, on WED- ‘ NESDAY. August 15th, at 12 0’clock, noon, on the premises :—

That valuable four-story Brick Building an Land next to Watson’s Drug Store, fronting 28 feet on Queen Street, and running back 86 feet.

—ALSO—

‘The Land and Building in the rear, and adjoin- ing the above, fronting 22 feet on King Street, and running back 44 feet. siilee i

The House—owned by Mr. Alex. Mckenzie— is one of the best built and finished Residences in the city. J

Terms—One-half the purchase money, cash ; the remaining half on interest at 6 per cent, for

five or more years. A. McNEILL, Auctioneer,

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ANTHRACITE COAL.

T° ARRIVE, ex Schr. Robbie Godfrey from New York, due here about 12th inst. :—

270 Tons of the celebrated JEKMYN COAL, which gave such good satisfaction last year.

R. McMILLAN. aug7—dy & wky tf

AUCTION SALE

—OF—

Household Furniture.

am instructed by MR. G. A. SHARP, to sell by Auction, at his Residence, King Square,

On Tuesday, 4th Instant, AT 11 O'CLOCK, A. M.:

All his Honsehold Furniture, consisting of Par- lor, Dining Room and Bedroom Setts, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Rugs, Cornices and Curtains, Crock- sry, Glassware, etc., etc. — at . ALSO —Choice lot of Oil Paintings and Steel

—_ G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer.

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am instructed by MRS. HAYDEN, to sell by Auction. at her Residence, corner of Great George rnd Water Streets,

On Wednesday, 16th August,

AT 11 O'CLOCK, A. M.,

A'lher HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consist- ing of Parlor, Dining Koum and Bedroom Seis, 1 Mahogany Extension Table, Chairs and Side- board, Carpets, Mats, Vil Cloth, Sofas and Bureaus, Feather ‘eds and Bedding, Crockery and Glassware, Window Poles and Curtains, Pictures, Flowers, Stoves, etc., etc.

ALsSO—One Piano, Music, Violin, one Improved Singer Sewing Machine, Fishing Kod and Basket, Vouble Barrel Gun, Hand Painted Pliacques.

One Kitchen Range (Stewart, No. 9), Kitchen Utensils, ete., etc,

Sleigh, Water Cart and Harness, and one good Milch Cow, 6 years old (Ayrsuire.)

GEO. M. HARRIS,

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ZION CHURCH

SUNDAY SCHOOL

PICNIC.

THE ABOVE PICNIC TAKES PLACE

On Thursday, Aug, 9, 1888, AND

Judging from the past WE _ Feel safe in stating that if you

WILL

Join us you will be well pleased and

GO

Back to your homes fully satisfied with the trip

‘Tea

That far-famed Picnic Resort, CAPE TRAVERSE.

The usual Amusements will be provided, in- eluding Football and Cricket.

Keiarn Tickets from Charlottetown to Cape Traverse, 60 cents. ‘Tickets, including Tea, 75

cents. Tea only 25 cents. Fares to Cape Traverse and Return: cts. From Charlottetown, Royalty Junction, Wins- loe, Loyalist and Voilville............... 60 North W istahifedscccccccscesess is ik whe ose “Hunter River, Clyde, Fredericton and er ea OF hs tt De is shiek 40 ‘ts Bradalbane and Emerald..,...:......... 30 wie et eMac ihh as ananeeen 25 tt MN 05x) Sos cc ho0e boas << bbkn cneeene lo

Return Tickets at single first-class fares will be issued from Summerside, Freetown and Iinter- nediaie Stations by No.6 Train, good to return by No. 5 same evening.

Wil connect wita Special both ways.

Train leaves Chariotietown at *.15 a. m., local time; returning, leaves Cape Traverse at 4.45 p. ui, local time.

‘Tickets by Special Train can be procured from Committee at all regular Stations, Charlottetown 2 iimerald Junction inciusive, on morning of

icnic. ,

To accommodate people from the West, one of the Committee wiil have Tea Tickets for sale at Emerald Junction on arrival of Nc. 6 Traia.

JOHN ROss, Secretary of Commitiee. Ch’town, July 31, 1888.

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FALL. 1888. FALL.

Just Received ex S. S. Nova Scotian, Suez,

and Ulunda: 104 CASES.

Pel illvery & General Dry Gos,

Also, ingStock and to Arrive, about 500 Packages Bomestic *taples. Knit Goo.s, Blankets, Quilts, Xe.

SvVITH BROS., Granville and Duse Streets,

jy2t HALIFAX, N, 3,

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Household Furniture. |

UGUST 7,

CHANGE IN BUSINESS |

_ In consequence of the death of one of

e members of our Firm, it is necessary for us to close our books and settle all accounts, We have, therefore, to ask all indebted to oblige us by paying the amounts due by them. All accounts due December 31st, 1887, and not paid by the first of September next, will pass to an Attorney’s hands for collection.

MARK WRIGHT & CO.

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The business will be continued under the same management as heretofore. We have every confidence in asking our friends and patrons for a continuance of the large and increasing patronage extended to us during the past five years ur faciuties and equip- ments for manufacturing are equal to any in the Pominion, and we are able to sell

OUR OWN MAKE OF GOODS

as low as the cheapest imported grades. That the purchasing public appreciate these facts, our immense sales this year ts proof positive, We wil! continue to ofler Bargains that are irresistible and unapproachable,

MARK WRIGHT & CO.

Charlottetown, July 31, 1888.

CUSTOW TAILORS, —

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Dealers in Mens’ Furnishing Goods.

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Large Stock and Very Best Value for your Money,

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Large Lot of Summer Underwear, very cheap, * Straw Hats, " S Helmets, - Coats for the Hot Weather, All the Novelties in Gents’ Neckwear and Furnishings, ALL AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICES FOR CASH.

B. S. DAVIES & CO.,

June 22, 1888. CAMERON BLOCK, OPP, POST OFFICE.

NEWS STOCK

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Wii GOODS

AND CLOTHING,

Now Opening and will be sold at Bottom Prices.

GEO. E. FULL,

QUEEN STREET. Ch’town, May 10, 1888

Twenty Years’ Lxperience,

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apenpmnstongel) cikijuiliihinee WE have just received a large selection of Goods. We are now selling Watches from $3.50 up to $40.00. Weare selling Clocks from $1.00 up to $15.00, nice patterns. Brooches, Earrings, Wedding ag) other Rings, Lockets, Cult Buttors, Charms, Studs, Chains, Bracelets, Spectacles, &c.,"a very large selection, and the prices are such that will meet with your approve’. We are now prepared to do REPAIRING TO CLOCKS, WATCHES AN!) JEWELRY in a thoroughly scientific manner. Having the late t improved Lathes and Tvols usec by the most experienced workmen, we are prepared to give the utmost satisfaction to all work entrusted to our care. EVERY JOB WARRANTED,

Please give vs a call. Cw. A) Gi ee oe

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| orth Side Queen Square, - - - Oh’town, P, B. L, July 12, 1888—dy 3m 2aw wky 8m