SS es cE ae ee Et SLE _ca an cms. nte — Se THE DAILY EXAMINER. OCTOBER 14, 1886. More About the Public Debt. Tue Toronto Mail, of the lth inst., con- tains some figures which are interesting, in view of the discussion raised by the Patric concerning the public debt. The Mail says :—** The debt of the United Kingdom stands at $98 per head of the population, that of Australia at $190 ; that of the Cape of Good Hope at $90 ; that of Canada at $12. The total United Kingdom would pay off the British annual revenue of the debt in just eight years. The total annual revenue of Canada would pay off the debt in less than six years. The measure of the burden of the debt, however, is the amount of interest that has to be paid upon it. In L874 we paid $1 34 per head Under Sir Richard Cartwright we had to pay, in 1875, $1.48 per head ; in 1876, $1.42; in 1877, $1.51 ; and in 1878, $1.58. In 1879 we paid $1.59. Had our annual payments increased it might be said that our liabili- But it seems that, despite the great capital expen- ties had become more oppressive. diture upon works producing benefits, both in the shape of increased revenue and en larged trade, the per capita interest pay- ment in 1885 was still only $1.59. No one surely will deny that we can as well afford pay $1.59 per head now as we could in 1879. Indeed, we can afford that amount than then, that trade has increased and that the wealth of the people, better seeing as evidenced by the doubling of the savings benk deposits, has been largely aug- mented.” With regard to taxation, the story is much the same. In 1875 it stood et $5.32 in 1885 it was $5.40 Seeing, however, that we per head ; an increase of eight cents. have completed our subsidy payments to the Canadian Pacific, and that the Govern- ment portions of the road are about paid for ; seeing, teo, that our railway mileage has increased 124 per cent, and the amount of freight carried 182 per cent., it becomes apparent that the addition of eight cents to the taxation is more than counterbalanced by the increased profit from business, and by the cheapening of goods through the lowering of the cost of transportation. We have certainly secured more than eight cents per head by our expenditur@s ihieninebsieoneatin oily teens Grape Culture. His Lorpssire THE BisHor oF CHARLOTTE- TOWN is to be congratulated on the success vhich has attended his effort to obtain the fruit of the vine by cultivation in the open We are in- formed that the product of his vineyard this year is even larger and better than air in Prince Edward Island. it was last vear. At the Prayincial Ex- Libition t\ re was a sample of his grapes which was much admired; and we speak of that which we do know when we say that these grapes were fully developed. The satisfactory results which have been obtained by Bishop McIntyre may, be ob- tained by any farmer in Prince Edward Island. We need no longer be dependent upon Italy or California for this delicious fruit, or be compelled to pay a high price for it. Our farmers may obtain it for themselves at little or no expense, and en- joy theju ice of the grape under their own vines or in theirown homes, The use of wines obtained by fermentation and ‘‘forti- tied” with alcohol is to be deprecated, be- cause it conduces to drunkenness; but nothing is more refreshing or more harm- less than the pure juice of the fruit of the vine. We have no doubt that many of our best farmers will soon be successfully culti- vating grapes as well as apples. o_o Editorial Notes. The elections in Quebec take place We'll not prediction result. It’s not worth to-day. make any concerning the while. The Russians have seized an American schooner in the Northern Pacific Ocean for ilegally trading at Russian ports. Upon which the Montreal Witness remarks that tt is to be hoped they captured her five hundred miles out at sea, in order that the Americans may find out what an ‘‘outrage” really is. The Ottawa Free Press (an Opposition vuurnal) says :— ‘* Ottawa's mnnicipal growth during the past few years shows a greater average annual percentage of in- crease in population than any other city in old Canada; and it is an imercase entirely free from abnormal contributions through suburban annexation. The dications are that Ottawa will in years assume metropolitan proportions in population as well as being metropolitan in a Federal sense.” But Ottawa and all the other towns of Canada cught now to be going to ruin. All the Grits said they would, All the Grits held that the N. P. and the ©. P. R. combined would ruin both town and country. Sumething wrong —~somowhere. present in- a few ~The Toronto Mail says: ‘‘The Seces- sionists are bold enough to claim that the National Policy is ruining the Maritime Provinces, and that it is impossible to es- tablis) 1 ; . Mo.ish trade between ¢t! Provinces. The cotton industry alone is a refutation of these statements. The six mills now running eraploy about 2,000, and the folitaviny fynres shtw appttimately . ’ ueCmM and tine [ pper | THE DAILY EXAMINER, - - - ( their output and export to Ontario and (Quebec: Out put. Export. Parks & Co. (Limited. .$350,000 $250,000 | St. Croix Co 800 O00 700,000 Windsor .. 300,000 200,000 Halifax . 350,000 250,000 Moncton 200,000 100,000 | Gibson . 200,000 100,000 ‘Thus the Upper Provinces take about 75 per cent. of the whole output. A seventh | mill, it is truee has shut down, but that is | due to the fact that the projectors started a $300,000 mill on a capital of $170,000.” Some time ago the Montreal Family Herald offered three prizes for the best poems composed on ** Little Sweethearts,” well known to readers of that paper. One of the prizes was won by a young lady teacher from the Island. follows : Her poem is as LITTLE SWEETHEARTS, Love is the talisman that binds A heart unto a heart ; The mystic hand that forms the tie Which none but Death may part. There is the fond, deep love of age, The trusting love of youth, And love seems most divine when linked With innocence and truth, What is there in the earnest eye Of that bright, noble boy? A dream of courage, virtue, worth, And love without alloy. What is there in the laughing eyes Of the fair little maid ? A wealth of love and innucence Is in those eyes portrayed. Their dreams may be but as the grass, And as the flower their bliss, But talk not of a selfish world When there is love like this. There may be pride and selfishness, But there are truth and worth, And love—that closely-woven chain- The link twixt Heaven and Earth. The Subway. Senator How xan delivered an address | on the Subway at the Hall, Murray Har- bor South, on Tuesday evening last. He spoke for two hours, and was listened to with marked attention by a large audience. Hon. 8. Prowse occupied the chair, and H. A. Bears, Esq., was appointed Secre- tary. Among those present were Hon. James Clow, Murray Harbor North, Dr. G. A. C. McIntosh, Murray River, Angus McPhee, Esq., Hopefield, Messrs. A. J. McInnis, John Lowe, Robert Sanders, Francis D. Cook, David Hugh, John LeLacheur, Benj. Sensabaugh, Chas. Brehaut,Joseph Brooks, Jas. MeKay, Wesley Roberts, John Howe, Wm. Machon, John Nicole, Jas. Cuddy, Abijah Grant, Ronald McPhee, Malcolm J. Munn, Hugh McKay, Archd. McDonald, Josiah Roberts, Jas. Henry, Henry J. Brehaut, Dr. Barnes, Richard Murley and Capt. John Hyde. After some pertinent questions were put, and remarks were made by Dr, McIntosh, James Cuddy, Richard Murley and others, the following resolu- tions were proposed by Hon. James Clow, seconded by Benjamin Sensabaugh, Esq., and carried unanimous! y:— Wheveas,This meeting has listened with creat pleasure to the interesting and instrue- tive address of Hon. Senator Howlan, descriptive of the proposed Metallic Survey across the Straits of Northumberland. And Whereas,—The fulfilment of that part of the terms of Confederation with this Pro- vinee, that guaranteed efficient steam commu- nication, winter and summer, between this Island and the mainland of the Dominion, would be of great advantage to the other Pro- vinces of Canada as well as to this Island; and Whereas,—The Dominion Government, by ordering a survey of the proposed route, have shown a desire to carry out the terms of union more effectually in the future than in the past. Therefore Resolved,—That our representa- tives in the Dominion Parliament be respect- fully requested to urge upon the Federal Gov- ernment the necesssity of taking such steps at the earliest possible opportunity as will decide the feasibility of giving this Island the con- tinuous steam communication with the railway system of Canada that the torms of union guaranteed to the people of this Island ; and further Resolved,—That the thanks of this meeting be tendered to Senator Howlan for the inter- est he has taken and the energy he has dis- played in pressing this important subject on the attention of the Parliament and people of this Dominicn. After a vote of thanks was tendered the Chairman, the meeting quietly dispersed. From the Secretary's report, received after the above was in type, we quote the following summary oi the proceedings: — Senator How an described the advan- tages that the residents of the other pro- vinces of Canada had secured from Confed- eration, and asserted that he’ believed the only requisite required by the people of this Island, to place them fully abreast of the people of the other provinces ot the Dotiinion, was that continuous and daily steam communication that was guaranteed by the Terms of Union. He then gave a detailed and exhaustive description of the Metallic Subway, that is proposed as a safe and inexpensive means of crossing the Straits, recounted the difficulties he had met and overcome in arriving at accurate knowledge of the contour of the bottom, and ina most eloquent manner depicted the advantages that would accrue from the completion of such an undertaking. Sena- tor Howlan’s address occupied about one and a half liours in delivery, and was listen- ed to with great interest by the audience, who showed, by hearty applause, their high appreciation of the information they received. Hon. Mz. Prowse said that it was the who had any questions to ask respecting the construction and working of the Sub- way would be good enough to place them before the meeting. Dr. McIntosh, Mr. Murley, James Cuddy and others asked some questions on practical subjects con- nected with the working of the Subway, which were fully and satisfactorily answered. Gro. F. Owen, Esq., of Cardigan Bridge who was present, being called upon to ad- dvess the meeting, referred to the active part taken by Hon. Mr. Prowse, the representative of the Murray Harbor District, in advocating the fulfillment of the “‘erms of Confederation, and said he believ- el that if the feasibility of the Subway was demonstimted tothe Dowine mn os prent, thoy would att fail th give Univ Pre ‘slow in tone. lrnoderate business at wish of Senatur Howlan that any gentleman | the fairplay that the merits of our claim deserved, Hon. James Ciow expressed the pleas- Howlan’s address. of the meeting to Senator Howlan expressed that they had formerly been shop-mates matter that, when accomplished, would be of untold benefit to the people of P. E. Island. Senator How1an acknowledged the vote in his usual happy manner, and said he hoped that the day was not far distant when they,would see the Subway built at the Capes, and a branch railway to Murray Eiarbor. Markets. GRAIN MARKETS IN THE UNITED STATES, Weakness continues to figure as the prominent characteristic of the Chicago grain markets. Wheat was depressed and more sufferers were compelled to pass to the front and unload. There seems to be nothing in the situation to give stability to the market, and without outside news of a bullish character values may slide off even further. The close was gc to fe below yes- terday at 72}c November, 744¢ December, 743e January. Corn was weak on the free deliveries of the old crop by farmers, and closed 4c to 8c lower at 354¢ November, 36c December, 36}$c January. Oats weak- ened ic to fe, closing at 24}c November, 254e December. IN GREAT BRITAIN. A leading Liverpool grain circular of the 8th inst. says :—‘* There has been no relief from the dullness prevailing last week. The increase of the visible supply in America, the continuous decline there, and the liberal shipments thence, combinea to depress prices here, notwithstanding the apparently strong elements existing for higher values. Deficient crops are reported here and en the Continent. To-day there was a thin attendance, and the market was Wheat was quiet, with a unchanged prices. Flour was unchanged. In maize there was a limited business at a decline of $d.” PORK MARKETS IN THE STATES. The Cincinnati Price Current, of October 7, says: Packing operations in the West have been on a moderate scale the past week, the returns indicating a total of 146,- 000 hogs, against a like number for “the preceeding week, and 125,000 for corres- ponding time last year; total from March 1 to date 4,900,000, against 4,160,000 last year, making an increase of 740,000 hogs. The eastern shipment of hogs have enlarged recently, which reduces the proportion available for western packers. Mess pork dropped about $3 per bri. from the highest point reached last month. The recent marked depression in prices of hog product has not yet been counted upen, and ap- pears to be chiefly due to the giving away of the‘ strained condition in lard specula- tion. Stocks of meat available for ship- ment in the near future are not large, and will be well cleaned out by the lst Novem- ber, and mess pork, although still in a supply, will probably not show so excés- sively as has been apprehended, but it is likely to be in excess of any previous year at the corresponding date. Stocks of meats at Chicago, including pork, were re- duced very literally during the month of September, the aggregate of meats and pork on October 1, was equivalent to the product of about 620,000 hogs, against an equivalent of 870,000 hogs on September 1. In regard to the outlook of the trade, the recent break in values has been so marked that some recovery may be expected, but any important advance from current figures is hardly to be looked for in the near future. — —- a—---—— Dinner to Mr. Justin McCarthy. The Irish Parliamentary party last night entertained Mr. Justin McCarthy at a ban- quet at the Charing-cross Hotel, on the eve of his departure for America. Mr. Parnell presided, and in proposing the health of the guest of the evening, said the Americans would weleome Mr. McCarthy as the dis- tinguished Irishman of the age, and as the most truthful exponent of the present ques- tion between England and Ireland. He called it the present question, but it was scarcely a question between England and Ireland ; it was the question of Ireland which that great and illustrious Englishman, Mr. Gladstone—(cheers)—had determined to solve before he rested. The first duty of Great Britain was to see that the principles of government on which their greatness was based—viz., the rule of the people, by the people for the people, should have effect, and concurrently they might,if they choose, see that the Protestants had fair play, al- though he doubted if many Protestants feared that they would not have fair play. They had the majority of the Liberal party with them, and, under the weapons of legality and moderation which had hitherto distinguished their cause, he hoped that they would eventually obtain from the con- science of the English, a settlement of the great national question, enabling the peo- ple to go forward as a nation among the nations of the world, developing their country and enabling her to take up the position which he believed God had destinel for her. (Cheers.) Mr. Justia McCarthy, in reply, said he was going to America on no political mission, but or personal business, for he was extremely fond of the American people. He said he was induced to take up political life by the belief that the man to lead them had at last come to the front. He spoke of the immense progress they had lately made, ‘and said they owed much to their leader. | He referred to the strong feeling of brother- hood which existed amongst members of the Irish party, and of its feelings of sin- cerity and honor.—London, (Lng.,) Pox. i Mr. Haw ey wishes to announce that he has decided to permanently locate on the Island, and will give prompt attention to| lorders. His knowledge of all branches of ;piano and organ work has been acquired |by thorough practical experience in Soston | factories. The complete satisfaction which | his work has given here, abundantly endorses | his recommendation from Messrs. Vose & Sons of Boston, and others, which he carries. Leave orders on slate at Rocklin House, or address Box 159, Post Office. oct 13, 3i SE ee Now ig the time buy Chey a lis for hth Purkiny & Sine oe 19, Bi ure he felt while listening to Senator Tue CHarrMAN in presenting the thanks the great pleasure he had in remembering | humbly beg his pardon. Sen antenna ie OI nel I TI ors odieabteeneniuatnanasaaal i LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. _ * Puzzler” Makes the Amende. a Sir, —If | have made a wrong statement regarding the editor of the Patriot, Imost The sentence in lthe debates of the Legislative Council and were now again working together in a|which I referred to may have been an ‘ambiguous one. I would be much obliged /to the editor of the Patriot if he would ‘produce, word by word, the introduction of ‘the bill to amend the Act of Incorporation | of the Murray Harbor Road Church as it appeared in the Putriot. I really under- stood, from reading the sentence which referred to the introduction of the said bill, that it was Mr. D. C. Martin who was men- tioned there, instead of Mr. A. Martin. Was it not Mr. Laird ? Yougg, Xc., PUZZLER. EMERSON PIANOS. ft EAD what MR. G. H. HOPPER (the celebrated pianist) says :— ** CHARLOTTETOWN, Oct. 9, 1886, ‘Ihave used the Emerson Piano, furnished by Mr. Fletcher for the Ccurt Musicians, and beg to express MY ENTIRE SATISFACTION with the instru- ment. “G. H. HOPPER.” 4a The Emerson Piano has won for itself a world-wide reputation—the Company being established as far back as 1849. They are a high grade but medium-priced instrument. They are remarkable for their Purity and Brilliancy of Tone, as well as for Durability. The Company are to-day one of the largest Pianoforte Manufacturers in the United States, and their mammoth Piano Works are located in Boston, Mass. Nearly Fifty Thousand Now in Use, A Piano made for every working hour in the year! 3 The Emerson Piano is its own best adver- tisement. It travels on its merits. It pleads its own cause; it is not bolstered;into notoriety by other than its Superior Qualities. W rite for Catalogues and Prices to the Sole Agent for P. E. Island, or call at his Music W areroois. ¢. P. FLETCHER, Sign of the BIG FIDDLE, Queen Bt. Ch'town, Oct. 14, 1886. HARD COAL [> Store, a quantity of BEST @ARD COAL, Egg and Chestnut Sizes. 4@ Cheapfor Cash, CAPT. J. RUGHES, Water Street. Ch town, Oct. 14, 18°6 -1m eod Sons of Temperance. HE Thirty-eighth Annual Session of the Grand Division, 8S. of T., will be held at North Bedeque, on FRIDAY, 29th inst., at 10 a. m. The usual Railway facilities have been secured and Return Tickets at One First-class Fare will be issued from Charlottetown and Intermediate Stations to Freetown and from JAlberton and Intermediate Stations to Summerside, on 28th and 29th inst., good to return up to and on Ist Nov. Delegates from the East will be met at Free- town on morning of 29th, those from the West at Summerside on evening of 28th. A Public Temperance Meeting will be held in the evening. JESSE S. BURNS, G. S, Lower Freetown, Oct. 14, 86--li wy 2i $10 REWARD. A REWARD of Ten Dollars will be paid fer ~~ such information as will lead to the convic- tion cf the tee or parties who destroyed the padlock which fastened the gate on the North side of Prince Street School Grounds, in this city. ISAAC OXENHAM, Secretary of School Board. Office of School Board, Ch’town, Oct. 13, 188§—2i ST, JOSHPH'S BAZAAR, Under the Patronage of Lieutenant Governor McDonald. THE ladies of ST. JOSEPH’S SOCIETY intend holding another Grand Bazaar, this year, during the week commencing STH 9 MONDAY, NOY. —-IN THE- LYCEUM, The proceeds to be deyoted to the equipment of the new School Buildings, Powna! Street. No pains will be spared by the ladies in charge to make this Bazaar surpass anything of the kind ever heid in Chariottetown. Music will be provided. Ch’town, Oct. 33, 1886. OCTOBER 14, 1886. LONDON HOUSE. a a NEW FALL G@OObBsS., MANTLE DEPARTMENT. oie AN ETOTS, A Large Assortment. } SHORT JACKETS, ; ee RY RLE CLOTH JACKETS, Low Prices STOCKINGETTE JACKETS, f JERSEY JACKETS, CLOTH DEPARTMENT. KYRLE CLOTHS DIAGONAL CLOTHS, | Choice New Goods. OTTOMAN CLOTHS, } ASTRAK +N CLOTHS, —__ racath tai STOCKINGET: E CLOTHS, SEALE? Es, DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT , CASH MERES, : All the New Dress Materials Ste aeROES j of the Season with Plushes GRILLAGE CLOCH, \ to Matte CAMELS MAIR SUL? ENG, j FURS. j FUR-LINED CIRCULARS, ete e UR MUFRS, | All Prices. FUR CAPS, , Mig FUR GLOVES, i oO: Felt fiats, Feathers, Flowers, Plushes, Velvets. HARRIS & STEWART, SUCCESSORS ‘TO G0. DAVIES & Ch’tewn, Oct. 12, 1886. GC. — — GREAT SALE OF SHIPWEE. KED DRY GODS, SHPtHMBER 24th. — nee HRIDAY, L Goods are all in good condition and will be sold as noted below :— 1,200 yards Scotch Mixed Dress Goods, worth 25 cents, now I7 cents. 240 ‘** Black Cashmere, a ” Ae Co 909 ‘ Colored Persian Cord (double width) 30 es = ae ™ 1,200 ‘** Black, All-wool Cashmere, worth 65 es ae moe: St Black Union Cashmere, 29 ie -. ae 09 300 ‘* Gray Alpaca, ay 20 ™ - 480 ‘* <All-wool Serge Dress Goods, ** 2 “ _ 19 Mp 309 ‘* Mantie and Ulster Cloths, ‘* $1.60 a ** 31.00 850 ‘** Sateen Dress Goods, . 20 ne Me ae * 1,209 Princess Dress Cords, _ 26 ” ne 300 - Plaid Dress Goods, 13 - an a - 1,000 ‘“< Colored Velveteen, 2 8b - = ae ”" — :0:-—— Atso—A Job Lot of Colored and Black PLUSHES, suitable for Trimming and Fancy Work—a desperate Bargain—only Bogents a yard, We will show these goods on tables in centre of store. COME AND SEE THEM. JAMES PATON Ch'town, Sept. 20, 1886. & CO., MARKET SQUARE. HAT & FUR STSRE, Nevrson Block. A. NEW DEF A. set Vee #APS, of the Latest Styles, at the very LOWEST PRICES. FURS, of all kinds, Cleaned, Dyed, altered and Repaired. HIGHEST CASH PRICES paid fr Raw Furs. a, STUART. Ch’town, May 4, 1886 AUCTION. AM instructed to sell at Auction on SAT. URDAY, the 16th inst., at 1] o'clock, at the late residence of Senator Carvell, the Household Furniture, consisting in part of;— ] Piano. 1 Parlor Sui’. 1 Dining Room Suit, 1 Sitting Rowm Suit. Carpets, Stove, Hall Furniture, &c., on first floor. 4 Bedroom Sets on second tloor. Stable and Coach House, 1 Horse Dovhble Phaeton, Harness, Riding Saddle and _ Bridle, 1 second hand single Wagon. Also one new double and one new single Phaeton. To- gether with numerous other articles. aa st 4 ' Can be seeen any time after 10 o'clock on} Trerms:—All sams up to $503 months; $75 to $100 4 months; over $100 6 months on ap- proved joint notes. | A. H. B. MACGOWAN, | Friday, 15th inst. uctionger, Charttittiwr, Uch j2—tytitt vale liwy | Pm eight teen ctttaen The Newspaper Wan is Howling for a New Ad., and Must Have It. ” Ysr0rs to the Exhibition are invited to call and inspect our Immense Stock of Furniturs, &c, «6. a Qe ame SOLID BARGAINS FOR CASH, — ———- 0 E> CALL AND PROVE IT. MARK WRIGHT & C®. Ch’town, Sepd 13, 1886. Sanam tremrana — a, a sess Ab nae