THE DAILY EXAMINER. THURSDAY, MAY 18. 1898. THE DAILY EXAMINER. MAY i8, 1893 mes Vhose Discrepancies Again. Tue Patriot recently attempted to give what it calls an explanation of the discrep- ancies which appear between the report o! the Commissioner of Public Works for 1892 on public contracts, and the state- ment laid on the table of the House during the session just passed. The Patriot now attempts to do that if correct, should have been done by the Commis sioner of Public Works himself during the . halleng which, late session, as he was 80 often ¢ to do by the Opposition, without waiting for the statements of the Secretary of Pub- lic Works respecting the expend.'ure fo the bridges in question. The Secretary i* not responsible for the expenditure op contracts, or the misappropriation °° public money, should there be any. Is not the Commissioner of Public Works himself capabie of giving the necessary explanation that the Patriot and the public must wait till the Secretary gets through his busy work before he can rise to explain? or is the Commissioner of Public Works ignor- ant of what is being done in the cffice / But now is not the time to explain. These statements should have been prepared and laid on the table during the long session of seven weeks daration. There was plenty oftime then. Besides, was there not an extra clerk employed in the Public Works office at a salary of $500? Why was he not set to copy the statements from the ledgers of the office ? There is only one inference to be drawn. The Commissioner of Public Works was afraid that if such ridiculous ex- planations and reasons for extra work were given, as is given in the Patriot, they would have been justly exposed and held up to scorn by the Opposition. The Patrict’s explanation of the extras amounting to $1,405.74 on Morell Bridge is a case in point. This bridge was tender- ed for to ‘be rebuilt in 1892, There wasa tender as low as $1,100 by William Hogan, another by Cox at $1,200. But these lower tenders by Cox and others were by some management the Patriot has failed to explain got out of the way, and a tender for $1,600 by Cox accepted. Now the first question one is inclined to ask is, why and how were the four lowest tenders, viz: William Hogan, $1,100; Lioyd Cox, $1,2 Thomas Mellish, $1,305, and Rafael Cox $1,465, overlooked or got out of the way; and Cox’s tender for $1,600 accepted ? We know how Mellish was managed, bought off for $30. Wore the others bought off also ? Morell Bridge must have been a good contract at $1,608 or the Jower tenders would not have been so eagerly disposed of. Not satisfied with giving the contract for $500 more than the lowesttender, $1,405.74 muat still be paid in extras. Now, we have not seen the particular specification for this bridge, but we have examined many specificatians for bridges and other works both under the present and the late governments, and we know that it is customary to guard against extras by a clause in the specification which ex- pressly states that no extras will be paid for unleas ordered directly by the Com- missioner of Public Works, and we know well that if the specification is drawn right and the measurements given correctly that mo extras were necessary. It customary to include in the specification that “a right of way” or ‘“‘ferry” where a ferry is required, must be kept at the con- tractors expense. The wisdom of this course is readily seen, as otherwise the contract might extend over the whole season at enormous expense. Whether these particulars were omitted in this particular contract the Patriot has not seen fit to explain. But granted for argument sake that some extras were necossary, was $1,400 necessary to be paid in extras! And is also how or what was that sum paidfor? The de- tailed statement of extras for this bridge was kept back until the closing days of the session although asked for weeks before. But it was seen long enough to show that many of the items were of such a character that they should never have been allewed.- Why did the Patriot not publish it in detail / Let us examine some of the items as given by the Commissioner of Public Works himself. There were among other things 16 piles at $5.50 each, amounting to $88. Pretty good price this fer piles, and fully double what the same would be worth in Charlottetown. One ton of iron, $66 freight on the same, $5.75 making $65 75; 100 bolts $15, labor placing piles, $32, 86 feet new work, at $4 (old slip west side, and rotten basement east side), $3.20; and worse than all, difference between cost of fir plank, 6000 feet, $42, no less than $7 per thousand. Now it is well-known that either spruce or hemlock plank can be bought out for $7 per thousand, superficial. Other items of like nature, waking in all $640.45 were paid contractor Cox in extras, beside the bill for ferrying and expenses connected, making a total of $1405.75 paid on this bridge besides the contract price of $1600. We have only mentioned a few of these items, but the public can judge for them- selves as to the correctness or otherwise of the charges that all is not as it should be in the Public Works Department. We have not space in the present article to refer to the other contracts mentioned in the Patriot, notably the Southwest bridge and Grand River bridge in Prince County, but we shall refer to them in another issue. The World’s Exposition, The Horticultural Building, | | . ° Splendid Show of Fruit. (Special correspondence of The Examiner.) The Horticuliural Buiiding e veis an area 1,000 feetin length by 250 fectia width t comprises a spacious central pavili n and two large end pavilions. From the midst of t rises a crystal dume 187 teet in diameter, sud 118 feet high Under this dome ar exhibited the taliest and most rem wkab. palms, bamboos an ltres terns that can be orocured. There are als» exinbiud in this section ill the varieties f fl we rs, plants vines, seeds, fruit, etc. The growing piante which require sunshine and heat, are showr under a giass roof and in a sufliciently hig! temperature. These are drawn from al parts of the v.rid—principally from the tropics. We sha!! ‘ot attempt a description of them. In respect to fruits, the Pacific States and provinces are remarkably strong. Cali fornia, Idaho and Oregon are exceedingly well represented. The Orange pyramids from California and Florida attract the attention of every visitor. Los Angeles} County, California, is represented by a} tower of oranges thirty-two feet in height) and five feet in diameter at its ,base—grad- | uating to four feet at the top and surround-| ed by an ornamental cap. Near by there is a large centre table showing splendid varieties of Malta Bloods, Mediterranean sweets, Wilson seedlings. Joppas, St. Michaels, Konahs and Australian and Washington navels-aristocrats of the orange family. There sre also seen splendid exhibits of Lisbon, Sicily,! Villa Franca, Bonnie Brae and Eureka lemons, shaddocks, pomelos, grape fruit and China lemons. [wo shelved tables on each side of this centre one set forth a great array of Mexican limes and apples from Lower California. The fruit growing states of New York, Wisconsin, Michigan, New Jersey, lowaand Minnesota, are largely and most creditably represented. The Canadian exhibit of fruit from cold sturage and in solution compares very favorably with that of any other country. [ must again congratulate Professor Saunders upon his choice of position. The great display from Canada arrests the eye as soon as the visitor has entered this section of the horticultural building. The space devoted to Canada is occupied by two long centre tables and by two side tables, upen which are displayed 900 plates and over 4000 jars of exhibits from Ontario and Quebec. Inthe centre of the space are four pagodas, one on each side and two in the middle, upon which are set forth splendid specimens in jars of fruits from the Central Experimental Farm of Canada and from Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. It is particularly pleasing to note that the two latter are second to none in point of size and general excellence. Everyone must feel that a country which is capable of the production of such fruit must have a good soil and a good climate. This is also the feeling with respect to Oregon and Idaho. Che exhibit of apples and pears from these states is wonderfully good. Florida has the place of honor at the north end of the hall. Its exhibit is approached through an arch of fruit the base of which is lined with cocoanuts. The arch is covered all over with oranges and lemous. In the centre of the space oceupied by Florida there is a mound running up like a sugar loaf, upon which are oranges, pine apples, cocoanuts and other products of the rich soil of the Peninsular State. There is placed around this central mound eight tables loaded with oranges, lemons, pine apples, cocoanuts, etc. Near by are palms and foliage plants of great luxuriance, imparting a semi- tropical atmoaphere to the place, + > - <a Field Day at Acadia. On Saturday last the Acadia Amateur Athletie Association held their third ann- ual field day. Owing to aheavy rain storm which began whan the sports were but half concluded the athletes were forced to await better weather. On the following Monday the programme was successfully carried out. Owing to the fact thatthe stu leats took more interest in the sports this year thaa previcu:- ly better records were made some of them very neaily approaching the best Maratime sport’s records. W.H. McLeod, 95, part- cularily distinguished himself by the number and excellence of his records. We have no doubt if he had been more closely competed he could have done much better. B. Wallas, of the Freshmen class, also did some good vaulting and jumping. A. W. Wilson, 93, though elosely followed by others succeeded in carrying off the prizes for broad jumping. The following is a list of the sports, part- icipants and their records : Apple Rase—1l, McLeod; 2, Harding. ‘Theowing Cricket Balli—1, McLeod, 93 ft 10 in; 2, Pride. Ruaning bases—1l, McLeod, Wilson. Putting shot—1, Cutter, 33 ft 4 in; 2, Dim- ock. Raoning broad jump—l, 114 in; 2, Wallace. Lhree-legged race, 60 yds—1, Lockhart and Foster; 2, Wilson and Harding. Standing broad jump —1, Wilson and Hard- ing, tie, 10 ft 6 in. 100 yards dash—1l, McLeod, 1025 sec; 2, Moffatt. Ranning high jump—J, Wallace, 5 ft 2 in; 2, Creed, 5 ft 1 in. 30 yards hop—1, Wilson, 5 sec; 2, McLeod Pole vault—1, Wallace, 9 ft; 2, Dimock. 220 yards dash—-1, McLeod, 27 sec; 2, Cen- ten. Standing high jump—1, Creed, 4 ft 6 in; 2, Wilson. _ High kick—1, Creed, 8 ft 7} in; 2, Hard- ing. 440 yards dash--1, McLeod, 1 min 5 4 5 see; 2, Harding. . Kicking footbail--l, Pride, 124 ft; 2, Ches- ey. Hop, step and jamp—1, Wilson, 41 ft in; Purdy. 1 mile ruan—1, Harris, 5 min 29 see; 2, Me- Leod, Dr. Jones, in his usual affsble and ap- propriate manner, presented the prizes, which Miss Fitch, of the Seminary, pinned to the breasts of the deserving heroes. We hope that the successful competitors will try to better their records next year. 15 3-5 sec; 2, Wilson, 18 ft ” N. J. Locksarr, The W. ©. T. U. Convention. THIS FORENOON’S PROCEEDINGS — REPORTS FROM SUMMERSIDE AND ELSEWHERE. Tue first W. C. T. U. Convention for P. E. Island opened this morning in the sshoolroom of the Baptist Courch. A goodly number cf delegates and visitors was pressnt. Ths meeting was opened by spe ‘How Fim a Feundation,” siter which Mrs. Strong, of Summerside, sad Mra. Sma.] vood «ffered prayer. Mes. Cameron, of Mortague, then read the Sciip'ure, and Mrs. J bn o1 ‘na few well chosen words introduced Mrs. Archibald, Maritime President of the W. C. T. U. M:s. Archibaid cordially responded, say- ve that she had longed to meet i {sland white ribbeners, and experienced reat pleasuve in being present to-day. This being the first Giatrict meeting for » KE. Is!aud, «flicers and committees were ppointed. Mrs. JuLnscn was unanimously husenj President, Mvcs Brennan, Vice- President, and Mrs. D Stewart, Secretary. The following committees were then ap- pointed : Credentia! Commiltce—Mis. Davies and Mra. Lewis. Courtesies Committee — Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Poole. Resolations Committee—Mrsa, Matheson, Mrs. Strong and Mrs, Irving. A call for reports of unions brought forth encouraging views from various points. Summerside says ; The Union fn Summerside was organized by Mre. RB, Johnson on the 2lat July, 1890, witha membership of thirteen. For a time there was a steady increase. But some have left the place, and some, on account of sick- ness, cannot attend, and *‘some have lost the love theyhad.” Therefore, our meetings have dwindled down tothe tuithful few who are always present. Of our work, we feel we have not done all we anticipated—all we wished; but still, on looking back over the three years, we have not been idle. were obliged te give up for lack of workers, but we have been very successful in other lines. We succeeded in having ecientilic temper« but none the less thorough. books, prizes. We have a very successful industrial school under the superintendence of Mrs. R. T. Hole man. Our mothers’ meetings are also very enjoy- able and profitable seasons, Our only regret is that more mothers do not evidenc: their appreciation of these valuable opportunities by their presence. Mrs. D? E. MeKay is the faithful, pains taking superintendent of this department, The flower mission work is under the superintendance of Mrs. Uaniel Stewart. We have vo hospitalin our town, but the inmates of our prison are not forgotten. And who can tell wnat good these sweet silent messengers of love, with the little text card attached, may have done. We trust the good seed sown in love may bring forth an abundant harvest. We have placed in our Public Library ten dollars worth of standard temperance and scientific books, hoping thereby to reach some that we could approach in no other way. Literature has also beev placed in the post office at this station and in the market. This we were obliged to remove because it was destroyed. Mis. R. T. Holman is the superintendent of this dep. riment. We held one public meeting, bringing the different phases of our work before the public. We also had one parlor meeting, taking as our subject ‘*‘Woman’s Franchise.” Of lecturers, Mrs. Trenholm was the pion- eer, tollowed by Miss Philps and Mrs. Hunt, and I must not forget to say we had the honor and pleasure of entertaining the Maritime Convention, We have faithfully circulated the various petitions placed in our hands. We have planned to do a little work among our sailors during the summer. I have tried to give a brief outline of our work. Sometimes we are greatly discouraged, we see so much to do and so few willing to do it. But while we lack the inspiration derived from numbers, we place our trust in Him who can work by the few as by the many. Souris shows good work done among the young and sailors visiting the port. Mrs Brennan read a paper on ‘‘ Hered- ity,” brimful of facts and suggestions, which brought a number of women to their feet and a most edifying discussion fol- lowed. —The choice of Liberal-Conservative candidates made by the peuple of Belfast at the recent convention does not please the Patriot any better than did the choice of the people of the First District of King’s The Patriot thinks ‘the Conservatives of Belfast will make a great mistake if they support either of the candidates named by the convention.” This is decidedly rich. But the Conservatives of the Belfast Dis- trict are not seeking advice from the Patriot as to who they sha!l vote for. They are quite competent to judge for them- selves. Mrs. Tayton’s FunekaL.—An Amherst despatch of the 16:h inst : The remains of Mrs. Helen Taylor, wife of A. D. Taylor, merchant here, were yesterday buried in the Highland cemetery. The deceased was a member and earnest worker in the Baptist church, and her death at the age of only twenty-six was a source of widespread regret not only among the members of the Baptist church, but among those >f all churches in general, At the church where the remains were removed previous to interment, a very impressive funeral service was performed be- fore a crowded congregation, the Rev, B. A. Steel officiating, assisted by Rev. J. H. Mc- Donald. The members of the Masonic and Oddfellows’ lodges attended in a body and joined the procession at the grave. A Worp ty Sgason.—The merchants and others who are, ina large measure, responsible for the disorderly appearance of the sidewalks in front of their stores, will, we feel sure, mend their ways when the matter is mentioned. We have been asked to suggest that storekeepers should endeavor in some other manner to dispose of the waste paper and refuse which are swept out of their shops every morning. Especially around Queen Square is this sloveuly practice noticeable. On the south side, the litter in the gutters and the pack- ing cases on the sidewalks do a great deal to destroy the fine appearance of the buildings. Our ladies’ jackets and capes are still goin ‘ You can buy cheap if you want anything fn that line now.—W A Weeks & Co, We undertook some lines of work which we | TELEGRAPHIC NHWS. Sreciatn Desparcnes TO Tae Examiner THE TRADE CONFERENCE. Ministers Coming this Way. Will Likely “Interview Farmers. Orrawa, Mey 18. Hon, Messrs. Bowell and Angers left here for the Maritime Provinces yesterday. It is expected that when Messrs. Bowell and Foster conclude their conferences with the manufacturers they will hold similar gather- ings with re tatives of the farming community. To-day, Hon. Adolphe Caron pro ceeds to Europe. On the Rocks. Rockport, Me., May 18. The schooner Osseo, of Moneton, for Boston with sleepers, ran into Little Savages rocks early yesterday. James Petley, one of the crew, was drowned. He leaves a widow and two children in Moncton. The vessel wiil be a total loss. The Welton Case. Sr. Joun, May 18. The jury has at last been found to-try C, B. Welton on a charge of forgery. The court sat yesterday afternoon and evening and doc- umentary evidence for the prosecution was adduced. Sudden Death, fr. JoHn, May 18. Captain Dickie, of the barque Armenia, died suddenly last evening of heart failure. He was married just four weeks ago to a lady of this city, Best assortment of flies and fishing gear, and the cheapest, ever imported at Watson's ance taught in our school—orally, of course, | Drugstore-——no open. 1 have beea told | by several mothers that they thought their; + ; children understood that branch of study, aa Shirts, new shapes, at D A Bruce's. far as they have gone, better than those | bramchea they had to learn from the text lemons, blood and Messina oranges received As an encouragement, we offered | to-day at Beer & Goff's. English and German collars, cuffs and Another lot of rhubarb, pineapples,'bananas, Beer & Goff have just received a new lot of |raw West India sugar, which is extra bright and dry. Gents—Try one of our genuine English-made collars if you want something nice in the linen way. Also, a splendid variety of light neck ' ties, in chinas, surahs, cashmeres, and delaines. \—W A Weeks & Co, Just received, another small lot of those delicious Seedless Oranges, Pine Apples and other fruits, at Sanderson & Co’s. may18—2i TENDERS. / TENDERS will be received by the under- | signed until the 26th inst., from par- | ties willing to contract for the building of 'a Do ble-Tenement House on Dorchester Stre st, according to plans and specification | to ba seen at their office, Queen Street. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. A. A. MACDONALD, W. W. SULLIVAN, FREDERICK PETERS, Trustees late Owen Connolly. mayl7—dy 6i Odo SWIFT | HAT the ‘$8 “SWIFT” is the best wheel made in ENGLAND, and that it is second to none in AMERICA, any unprejudiced wheel- man will say after a fair test of this Machine’s powers. : Here are a few plain reasons why the SWIFT, made by the Coventry Machinists’ Company, Coventry, England, the oldest Cycle Manufac- turers in the world, is the acme of all that is great and good in a strictly high-grade wheel:-- ‘BECAUSE it is simple, and the adjustment and ings accurate. BECAUSE it is light and strong—correct proportions WHY ? not weight ee strength. BECAUS ts relier forged chain reduces friction to a minimum. BECAUSE it is not ible te make a better wheel. Many more qty aan reasons can be given why the “SW ” is THE wheel, I will have a sample wheel herein a few days. Hold your orders until you have seen it. Now is the time to buy the “ SWIFT.” _ Terms Cash ; or to those who prefer, on easy instalments, WILLIAM J. STAIR, Agent for Charlottetown, maylé OST—Last night, between Richmond Street and the Malpeque Road, a purse containing money. mayls R SALE OR TO LET—House with garden and stable attach corner Kent and Cum- berland Streets. House heated with hot water. Apply to EK, W. TaYLor. 2aw—mayl1g ANTED—A housemaid at once, Good wages given. Apply to D. McLxop, Keeper Dominion Building, mayl7 3i pd L°*= Strayed from the premises of KE. Coady, Dorchester Street, acow, color dark grey, part Jersey. Anyone knowing as to her where- abeuts will oblige by leaving word with the owner or at this) office. mayl7 H°ys TO LET—A Dwelling House on Bay- and field Street, containing nine rooms, stable coach se. Heated with hot water and ij good condition. Possessien given at ok D Inquire of A, H. net tt ERMANS, Queen Street. Wrtnitemall amis: ‘apply twas acre y. Pp RS. ALLEY, Dorchester Street. " a &w tt—mayi7 WAnren IMMEDIATELY—A smart this o boy to pply at mayl7 ANTED TO BUY-A truck wagon with a ¥ bex. ply to C. I, SmaLLwoop, Prince and Heer Streets. cnet work about a house and store. A ffice, 2i pd—mayl7 LET—Pasture for a few cows on the Mc- Gill property.—HUGH MoNaGHAN, Grafton Street West. 4i pd—mayli7 WANTED IMMEDIATELY—A man and! a maid servant, Apply to WiLLiamM Dopp, may6—tf 'O LET--House with Stable and Garden, + T ner Kent and Cumberland Street. Apply to E. W. TaYiLor. tf—mayl0 T° LET—A house on Lower able fora small family. MocQvalp, ucen Street, suit- pply to THomas may? ANTED—A servant for = Work, at this —— mayil mtx GRAND M, (0) ¥ ViAW 20th, as to make this the show of the season. Latest Furnishings; also their main building on first flat; Mantle Room will put on its best attire. remarkably low prices. Charlottetown, May 16, 1893. ——! SHOW! On Saturday Afternoon and Evening. 1893, JANES PATON & CoO, ——WWV ILL. BABiIBiT TaziRne Summer Importation of Carpets and Houso Furnishings, Also, their choice steck of MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, CLOTHING ang GENERAL DRY GOODS. They have made speciai arrangements in importations, ete, go Their large CARPET ROOM will be beautifully decorated with all the Newest also their large, well-lighted There will be several BARGAIN COUNTERS, consisting of Seasonable G ods at No Lady or Gentleman who intends going housekeeping should miss this grand opportunity of seeing all that is required in the way of Furnishifigs, a — EEE ES _ Would you Like to go Shopping in VION TREAL ee COLONIAL HOUSE, PHILLIPS sQuans, MONTREAL Special Attention given to Mail Orders Dry Goods, Carpets, Curtains, Furniture, China and Glas-s ware, Ki.chen Utensils, Silverware, Lamps, Japanese Goods, fadies’ and Children’sBoots, Shoes and Slippers, Mantles and Millinery. Full Stocks in each department. HENRY MORGAN & CO. MONTREAL. Trial o ders solicited. feb9—tts f AMMONIA SOAP | Only Costs Seven Cents. Give it one trial and you will find it the very best Soap you _ ever used. Ammonia Soap is the great labor-saving soap. miesaupena a] on eth Excelsior Flour, fPXHIS FLOUR, when once introduced, is bound to take the lead over all others for general family use, being suit- able for all purposes. It is very white and quite fine enough for making the best Pastry; and having a goud proportion of No. 1 Mani- toba Hard Wheat in it, it has all the strength required for making a first-class loaf of bread. In order to introduce it we have put the price down to $4.50 PER BARREL, and we can confidently recommend it as the best value in | Flour that we have ever offered at that price. Try a barrel of “ Excelsior” if you want something really first-class. For sale only by BEER & GOFF, QUEEN AND KING SQUARE STORES. mayl0 Charlottetown, May 12, 1893. CAN ANY OTHER WORLD'S =~ FAIR AS OUR OWN IN MAY? Can anybody in this part of ow: FAIR WORLD turn out more neat and attractive PRINTING or more substan- tial BOOKBINDING than do the Victoria Row Stationers ? HASZARD & MOORE. Charlottetown, May 16, 1893, - - | — —--]N—~— SELOES. WE BOUGHT CHEAP Will Sell Cheap to Sell Quit, We have just received 1266 pairs sample BOOTS, SHOES ‘and SLIPPERS, which we bought at a bargain, and will give the benefit to our customers. Call early, | ‘J. M. McLeod & Co. Charlottetown, May 17, 1895, DESIRABLE DWELLING HOUSE, Stable and Town Lot, WATER STRERT, CHABLOPRETOWY, Fer Sale by Auction. —_ HE undersigned, Trustees and T the will of the late Hon, W. W. Lord, the concurrence of bis widow, will sell by Ape , tion, oa the premises, Saturday, 20th May, inst, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK, NOON, the valuable Dwelling House and Premises frost ing on Water Street, Charlottetown, Bow o0#t pied by Mrs. Lord. bet hese premises embrace a full Town Lat, ing a front of $1 feet on Water Street, and tending back thst breadth to Kine Street, | being bounded on the wast by Union | The Deelling House contains on floor 3 rooms, besides kitchen and peat: stairs there are 6 bedrooms and & room, besides a large unfinished attic, Usd neath the house is a frost proot cellar. Water pipes connect with the house, A com modious Coach House and stable are on the ptr mises, All the buildings, fences, etc, are in good" pair , There iss rich garden a house which might be considerably enlar, The grounds between the house and the street are tastefully laid off and planted. AUCTION OF FURNITURE. Also, immediately aftcr the sale of © Gcomtity of valuable Household Furnitare sold. fERMS FOR PROPERTY—Onehall dew balance in five or six years on m at per cent, FOR FUKNITURE—Cash. (Sea) L A. Dv A. LORD, | Trustees of W. W. Lord’s will, ~ WANTED. EAVY DRAFI HORSES AND DRI- ee VERS on the 16:h. Apply @ JAMES FRASER, | Hotel Davies, may12