Te ES Std, Tae FS nieumeieie oat eT A er att tata ae ———— Me Se | OS ee EE just now scarcely a railroad in America for an improvement in this respect. be gratified to hear, that Tupper has set about mL. THH DAILY HxXAMIN 5 THe Dairy EXAMINER. NOVEMBER 18, L881 Railway Tratfiic. Tue increase of the receipts of the railway since the first of July of this year, over those of the same period of ] This sum last year, amounts to $6,000. ! represents nearly five theusand additional | tons of freight, and sevea thousand addi- | tional passengers. In fact the railway | has dove in four mouths of this year} what it did in five months of last year. | - “ Patriot's” Attack on the | Railway. We have not time, nor is it necessary, | to notice at length the elaborate attack | ef the Patriot upon the present manage- | ment of the P. E. Island Railway. The Patriot admits (1) that the 10ad- bed is now iu good order ; (2) that Mr Archibald is an active and efficient | officer. It is well that the Patriot is {sat-| isfied on two points of such importance. Io the light of the facts which w e pub- lish to-day respectivg but one section of the road, it is hardly necessary to pay} much attention to the bald assertion ot the Patriot that the railway “has been allowed to run down. We freely admit thatthe lecomotives The are not in good order, and are quite! . .. . . : . ’ | insufficient for the present traffic of the | road. But when the Patriot says this is due | to the “nigeardly and *) cheese-paring policy of Sir Charles Tupper, it says that which is manifestiy erroneous. While Sir Charles h 8 inereased the pay oO! maty of the railway employes, he has | not, we believe, at any time, reduced the wages of any etlicient man. Equally ‘erroneous is the Patriot's statement that the delays of traius is not due to “any natural or proper increase of freights.”’ The fects which we pub- lish to-day, respecting the increase of traflic, are a sufficient answer to this alle vation. We have uo disposition, whatever, to | make excuses for the condition of the locomotives. We are well aware that it may be truly enough urged that there is on which there is not just such a freigit| blockade asthere is on the Island Rail-|} way at the present time. Look at the | Grand Truvk andthe Great Western Do we not constantly hear of stoppages, delays and bredks, because of the un- usually large quantities of freight poured in upon them at this particular season of the year? ne Sill there is much truth in the Patriot's statement that the rolling stock of the Island Railway, particularly the locomo- tives, are not up to the mark. There is we admit, mach justice in its demand The therefore, We are sure,| Sir Charles | effecting an im- provement. He has, we learn, directed an energetic and thoroughly capable man "atriot will, to come here, to take the place now occupied by Mr. Stronach, and to put the locomotives in a_ state of thorongh repair. The evergetic man- ner in which repairs and improvements have been effected in other departments of the railway is an earnest that the im- provements required ia the rolling stock will be made as speedily as possible. thing hdl pilbilninn set eit The City Council. Tue City Council met last evening. Present, Mayor Dawson, Recorder Fitz- gerald, and Councillors Murphy, Chappelle, Lawson, Davy, McLean, Smith and Byrne. After the minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted, and the accounts of the last month were passed, Chief Engineer Large stated that the tank at the head of Hillsborough street had beed made water- tight. The repairer guaranteed it to hold water for thirty days, and it was ready to be tested at any moment. The Mayor, in reference to the quantity of dynamite at present lying in the city suburbs, stated that he had waited upon the acting Collector of Customs and urged him te take it in charge; but he could not see his way clear todo so. The Mayor ad- vised him te consult the Dominion Law Adviser to see whose duty it was to deal with the matter. But this was not done. His Worship also consulted the Law Ad viser—Mr. McLeod—but he declined to interfere, and therefore nothing was done, and the dynamite still re- mains at Kensington—a threat te the to the city. A resolution moved by Coun cillor Chappelle to have the dynamite re- moved to a place of security was unani- mously carried. The by-law in reference to dogs was next taken up. The Mayor, after reminding the Council of the damage done by dogs allow- eid to run at large, stated that he did not think that the city authorities were to blame in the mat- ter. The Local Government, at the last meeting of the Legislature, passed an Act relating to dogs, but they failed to pat it in force. He could not, therefore, see why the Corporation were to blame for not passing a by-law before the present time. He believed that a stiingent by-law should be passed and imtiad of imposing a tax of one dollar on useless curs which swarm the city, a tax of five dollars should be imposed upon them. The matter was briefly discussed by the members of the Board, and Councillor McLean gave notice that at the next meeting of Council he would introduce a by-law respecting dogs. Councillor Chappelle stated that he had been waited on by a deputation of ycuag ladies from St. Joseph’s Convent, who asked him for the Market Hall to hold a bazaar on Wednesday and Thursday next. ‘He asked for information regarding the course he was to pursue A. re- solution, moved by Councillor Byrne to the effect that the ladis have th » use of the Hall for eight dollars was carried. It was also further resolved that anv parties hereafter requiring the use of the Hall, be obliged to pay tothe City Olerk the sam of fourteen dollars per day PS Island Railway, a a ee Inspection by Sir Charles Tapper, and the Chief Members ot his Staff. The Railway frem Tignish to Charlottetown. New Stations — New Sidings — New Water Elevators—New Culverts and other Improvements —— The Road-bed in First- class Condition. EAST TRAVELLING ON THE VARROW -OU AGE. Sir Cuartes Turrer, C. Schreiber, Esq., and P. 8, Archibald, Esq , acompanied by L. B. Archibald, Esq., aud their respective private secretaries, inspected the western section of the P. E. Island Railway yesier jay. The weather was exceedingly faver- able; and as thorough an inspection 43 was possible, in the time at their disposal, was made. Each of the booking stationa was examined, the returns of the past month investigated, the improvements noted, and the facilities yet required con- sidered. THE IMPROVEMENTS made on this Western section of the road during the present seagon coniprise : 1. A new station house at Bloomfield—a tine building corresponding to the increas ing wants of that thriving cemmunity. 2. Anew station house at Freetown much needed by the wealthy farmers of that part of the country. 3. A new freight house at Ellerslie, with apartments for the section foreman, 6 waiting room for passengers, and an effice where a telegraph operator may be em- ployed if required. 4. A fine roomy new freight house at Aiberten, with 374 feet of siding opposite snd 250 feet of siding added to that which had been previeusly laid down. 5. Three hundred feet of siding have been added at the terminus at Cascumpec Point wharf. 6. The freight house at Kensington has been enlarged, the waiting room and office has beer fitted up, and a new bay window adds te the comfort and appear- ance of the office. 7. The freight house at Hunter River has also been enlarged, the waiting recom and office has been refitted, and a new bay windew has been added, as at Kensington 8 The freight house at County Line has been enlarged. 9. A new siding, 309 feet in length, has been laid down at Piusville, a thriving locality about six miles east of Alberton, at which quite a lively trattic has been devel- oped. 10. A new siding, 546 feet in length, has been laid down at New Annan. li. A new siding about two hundred and fifty feet in length has been laid down at Scammerside, for the eccommodatien of that energetic and enterprising merchant and | trader, R. T. Hoiman, Esq. 12. The coalsheds at Hunter River and at Summerside have been enlarged and materially improved. 13. A large number of culverts have been renewed and covered over. 14. Two Haggis Elevaters, such as those described in Tne EXaMINER some time ago, have been placed at Alberton, two at Port Hill, two at St. Nicholas, and two at Elliott’s. In all there arenow twenty-six of these ingenious, economical contrivances on the Western section of the line. 15, Seventy thousand (70,000) new sleep- ers have been placed on the road-bed of this section. 16. For thirty-five miles the sleepers have been laid six inches closer together than they were. Instead of being two feet six inches apart, they are two feet apart, thus admitting of two additional sleepers under each pair of rails, and stiffening the track considerably. The road-bed has been carefully repaired from end to end. Jtis much admired by the best judges. In some parts (except for ballast) it is fully equal to the finest roads on this continent and it certainly reflects very great credit upon Trackmaster Me- Pherson and his section foreman who, un- der the instructions of our exceptionally energetic and efficient Superintendent, made the repairs. The various improvements we have here noted were aoparently very gratifying to Sir Charles, who seemed anxious that every facility which, in the interests of the Gov- ernment and the country at large, can pos- sibly be given, should be affurded. He was evideutly pleased to see loading at Cascumpec three fine large vessels; and made enquiries repecting the depth of water at the Railway Wharf and the possi- bility of improving Cascumpee Harbor. At Caseumpec he met and conversed for a short time with Senator Howlan; and at Tigvish the popular representative of Prince County was in waiting to receive him. Mr. Hackett accompanied Sir Char- les from Tignish to Summerside, and, we have no doubt, made good use of the opportunity to represent to the Minister of Railways the desires and wants of his con- stituents. On returning to Summerside, the Hon. Senator Carvell, Mr. Brecken, M. P., Mr. A. C. MacDonald, M. P., Hen. John Lefurgey, David Rogers, Esq. . Richard Hunt, Esqy., R. Mc. Stavart, Esq., and other gentlemen were found awaiting the arrival of the party at the ‘‘Cliften House.” There the high reputatien of the house for good dinners lost nothing by the excellent repast which was, on very short notice, provided. After justice had been done to it, Sir Charles inspected the Railway buildings and wharves, and heard the representations of the Summerside gentle- men respecting them. David Rogers, Esq., called his attention to the rather extraordi- nary position of the station house, pointing out that there are three railway tracks between it and the street, and representing the danger and inconvenience to which passengers are subjected in crossing to and fro. Mr. Rogers also showed the advisa- bility of placing the rail track on the eastern or lee side of the wharf, so that vessels, while loading or discharging their cargoes, can lie jn the shelter of the wharf in advance. and not be endangered by the fury of the sea during the prevalence of south- westerly aud westerly gales. ‘To this repre- sentation Sir Charles st ence replied that a track should be laid as suggested. _Hen. John Lefurgey then called the atteation of the Minister to the propriety of having the loading berths en the leo side of the wharf dredged out, and was assured that if a ques- ion as to the ownership of the ground was decided in favor of the railway, this should also be done. é The speed of the train on some parts of the read from Tignish was at the rate of forty-eight miles an hour. Yet so smooth was its movement that many on board were net aware that extra-fast time was being made. While this fact speaks volumes for the road-bed in its present state, it was un- doubtedly due in part to the care and ability of the driver, Mr. Charles McFar- lane. The train was in charge of Condue- tor Kelly, who performed his duties with his usual accustomed efficiency. The party ‘arrived in Charlottetown shortly before six o'clock. We learn that Sir Charles was exeedingly well pleased with the observations of the day. Owing to an accident which happened to the locomotive this morning, Sir Charles Tupper and party did not go east to-day as they intended, Sir Charles imspected the railway works and offices at Charlotte- town, and afterwards received a large num- ber of callers at the ‘‘ Rankin House.” CORRESPONDENCE, 3 We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions or statements of our correspondenis, -_~— — Winter Communication. LETTER FROM HON. 5, PROWSE., To the Editor of the Bxraminer. Srr,— In the Exanrver of the 4th inst. you havea leading article on ‘‘ Winter Communication,” wherein you ‘properly show some of thedisadvantages which the people of this Island suffer from the present isolation, and the absolute necessity of that ‘“‘ efficient” communication as agreed for by our terms of union, , While I heartily agree with you on this part of the subject, I cannot advocate the remedy you propose, neither do I think it will be endersed by the people of this Island. You say,— ‘** The scheme for this purpose, to which we have several times directed attention, has been pronounced practicable.”” By whom, pray! ‘* Practicable” in this sen tence is very indefinite. Will it, if adopted, prove efficent’ Thatis the word used in our bond of union. You further say,— ‘* The screw steamer is wanted now; she would be warmly welcomed by the people of the Eastern sectien of the Island. It is right that they should have her, and shie could, we believe, be managed with prefit. ‘ We have heretofore been mosi successin] in keeping up our mid-winter communication at the Capes. Should we not as reasonale men, follow up this sticcess, and not allew selfish, sectional interests to disunite our efforts and so defeat our main purpose, which is to benefit the wholé Pro- vince? Wecan have the steam launches required by the carriers, and the branch railways necessary for travel to the Capes if we unite in asking for them ! ‘* Shall we unite? ‘* What are our representatives about it ?” Now, Mr. Editor, is it really necessary to petition the Dominion Government for a screw steamer forthe eastern section ef the Island, if, as you say, ** she could be managed with profit.”” My opinion is that the people in the eastern or any other section of the Island eare very little about the proposed steamer if she proves no more successful than the ‘‘ Northern Light” has. And the steam launcher fer the courriers at the Cape : is this another cheap experi- ment to be foisted on the people of this Island for the next five years? instead of the efficient communication as agreed for by Section 7 of the Terms of Union, which reads as follows :— ‘That the Dominion shall assume and defray all the charges for the following service, viz: A ‘* Efficient steam service for the convey- ance of mails and paesengers to be estab- lished and maintained between the Ieland and the mainland of the Bominion—winter and summer,—thus placing the Island in continnous communication with the Inter- colonial Railway system of the Dominien.”’ By this section it ia evident that wher we entered confederaiion, the sysiem of crossing at the Capes by ice boats was even then neither successful nor satisfactory; and how much less sv is it now, with our high protective tariff uader the National Policy, which virtually and to a large ex- tent shuts us out from the markets ef the world during the whole year. How rea- sonable and wise is the provision in our Terms of Union, providing fur this Island uninterrupted intercourse by steam with the railway system of the mainland ! You are aware that the Legislature of this Province, during the last session did unanimously wnife in memorializing the Dominion Government for the immediate fulfilment ofthe terms of Union in regard to this question aud fer compensation for the loss and injury we have sustained through its non-fulfilment in the past. J] am persaded that the people of this Island were hever more united on any one ques- tion than they are prepared to be on this one. What is now required is earnest and energetic action on the part of our public men, as well as on the part of the Press This question has not, up to the present time, been properly brought fairly before the great body of the people ; but when it is thoroughly discussed by the Press of the Island and on the pla'form, the people wil] be found united in pressing our juat claims Possibly the quick:st way to test public opinion on this suljeet would be for the writer of your article referred to, te ad vocate over his own signature the importa- tien of another *‘ Northern Light” and steam launches as the equivalent for that centinuous communication and efficient steam service which we have bought and paid for, We must hold fast to our Bond. It is AS safe, reliable and sacred as the pledged faith of the Queen of Engiand and her Privy Council who completed and made it effctual. Are the people of this Island to be asked seriously to give up our claim to this efficient steam service and take a couple of ‘steam launches,” or perhap: to speak a little more plainly, ‘ steam scows” instead. I really think. Mr. Editor, before you give such advice to the doing R, NOVE CC Et At te ttt ences public through your valuable paper, and assume the responsibility of that advice, you should at least have given the public a minute description of how those screws are constructed, and on what principle they are expected to navigate the Straits io mid-winter. I fear you wil! have to do this before you will get the people united to petition for them. I submit our only safe course is simply to keap to the agreement, ‘Vfficient Steam Service—continuous communication with the Railway Systene of the Dominion, winter and summer ’’—and my advice would be, let us be satisfied with nothing less. We need not trouble ourselves what plan may be adopted, so long as it is np to the letter and spirit of our agreement. It is the pro- vince as wellas the duty of our rulers to fulfil their obligations with the least possi- ble expenditure consistent with the effi ciency of the service, and the intention and meaning of the terms ef Union. There are eoine. no doubt, who will not take the trouble to think over the question, but will say at ones it cannet be done, and it’s no use trying for the literal fulfilment of the terms—better take some improve- ment, however small, ‘‘a half a loaf Is bet- ter than no bread,” &. I have heard these remarks already on this question, and expect to hear them again. To this class I would say, were there not very many who asid the same thing in regard to the Cana- dian Pacific Railway, and indeed to alinost every new enterprise undertaken by man. We must be prepared not only to hear but to answer these croakers on this question also. In conclusion let me ask a few questions :— 1. Is not the section I have quoted part ef the terms we agreed to on entering Confederation ? 2. Have the Dominion Government fairly and legally performed that part of the agreement } 3. Has not the Dominion Government received from this Province, and are yearly receiving the full amount, and the fulfil- ment of every obligation we agreed to give a3 if this service of winter steam service was provided for us? 4. Does the Dominion Government ex- pect that this Island will quietly give up the privilege of self-government, all claims to the heavy excise and custom duties, the post office revenue, the savings bank, etc., without the fulfilment on their part of what they solemnly agreed to? Yours truly, SaMveL Prowse. Murray Harber, Nov. 10, 1881. 2,000 Lbs. Dynamite! To the Editor of the Examiner. Str,—The letter of ‘‘Citizen” in your paper of this evening is enough to startle the inhabitants of this city. ‘‘ 2,000 lbs. Dyuamite” ceriainly ought not to remain in onr outskirts. But who is to remove them at the peril of his own iife. Who is to ‘‘ bell the cat? Another question ought to b« asked, or rather, I should say, three er fuir questions. Who brought the dyna- mite]ere? From whence came it! Who sent it! For whose benefit here was it intended ? Or for whose benefit elsewhere; and te whom was it consigned? i think it is the especial duty of His Worship the Mayor and His Honor the Stipendiary Magistrate, to ascertain these particulars and to answer these questions. Your constant reader, ANOTHER CITIZEN. November 14, 1881. PILED. At Roseneath, on Aug. 26th, Patrick Sanphy, in the 87th year of his age. Nothing could more clearly evince the respect in which the deceased was held in the commun- ity than to state that upwards of 80 carriages accompanied his remains to his last resting place, At Augustine Cove, on the 11th of October, after a short illness, of croup, Elizabeth Grace, the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Webster, aged 2 years and 7 mouths. © When we seea precious blossom, That we teuded with such care, Rudely taken from our bosom, ow eur aching hearts despair ; "Round ite little grave we linger "Till the setting sua is low, Feeling all our hopes have perished With the flower we cherished sa, ee lh nn ae een SE SHIP NEWS. PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN. ENTERED. Nev. 15—Schr. Albertina, Countaway, Ches- ter, N. S., lime stone; St. Martin’s Packet, LeBlanc, Pictou, coal; Rosena, Marckand, Pictou, coal; Mary Elizabeth, LeBlano, Pictou, coal; Albatross, Hains, Richibuete, Inmber; Hydra, Boudrot, Pictou, coal; Wallace, Reid, Cow Bay, coal; Alpha, Ganton, Pictou, coal; Stelia, Swim, Halifax, mdse. CLEARED. Nov. 15—C. Pearl, Smith, Bucteuche, mdse; Maggie, Higley, Tatamagouche, brick; Bounty, Sampson, Pictou, ballast; Rising Dawn, Sampson, Pictou, ballast; Spirit ef the Day, Mason, Pictou, bollast; Fear eg Conrod, New London, N. 8., pot:- oes. APPLES I WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, To-Morrow (Wednesday), 12th inst, 4vT ll o’cLocr, at THE Queen Street Auction Rooms, 100 barrels APPLES, in all varieties. W. D. STE WART, Auctioneer. WINTER APPLES. DAY, Nov. 16tb, at 10.3) o'clock, at my Auction Room,— 50 barrels Nova Scotia APPLES, 15 barrels American BALDWINS. To close consignments, Nov. 15, 81. A. McNEI Nov, 15, ’81, " ‘sath! NVHE place to _vour Printing doae is at Tt the EXAMINER PRINTING RO MB. 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They are ariange¢ on sample sheets go thay every Card can te seen by customers W. look with confiderce for an { ‘ £.98. 98 EVSE SALE, &3 we aie sure the Styles Wiil Commend The Without any Puffing, BREMNER BROS, 44 and 45 Queen Nov. 14, '81—6i wkly 1i, pat * BUTTER, HIDES, FISH, &. 125 firkins Choice RUTTER, 100 qtls, No, 1 Large CODFISH. 500 voxes BONELESS FIS{{, 2.0 SHEEPSKINS, 5,000 Ibs. COW HIDES, 500 cases BEEF, 30) cases MUTTON, For sale by McDONALD, McDONALD & 00, Nov, 14, 81 —3i Souris East, W. C. BISHOP, SFLALPPING —AND— FORWARDING AGENT, Maring Insurance Broker, General Commission Agent, 80 BEDFORD ROW, | P. O. BOX 1 HALIFAX, © & ARTICULAR ATTENTION given to the Shipment of Lobsters and other Canned Goods, and collection of Custom Drawback thereon, : Hulls, Cargoes, and Freights insured ia first-class offices at most favorable rates ‘ Consignments of Produce solicited, and prompt returns guarauteed, Correspondence solicited and apnawered promptly. Noy. 14, 1881—lyr FFG UST LANDED, ex ZINGA— 16 cases of that celebrated brand of FINEST FRENCH COFFEE, as used in Paris an other Continental cities, put up ia §, Tand 101» tins, ls unsurpassed for strength and delicacy of tlavor. WILLIAM DODD, Nov 10—eod tf pat Queen Square. Scotch, English and Canadian Tweeds, a fine assortment. MILLYNERY — Ladies’ Plush, Beaver and Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers and Orna- ments, SKIRTS, SHAWLS, GLOVES, Hosiery, Thompson’s Glove- fitting Corsets. FOR SALE. HE Summerside Board of School Tras tees hereby offer for sale Two Hotir Furnaces with the fittings, which can be used for heating Churches or Dwelling Houses. These furnaces have not given good tion in the Davies School, owing to the celist being unsnitable, which cannot be made sul able without incurring very great expense. The furnaces were made by Mr, Fawcett, 0? Sackville, and have been highly recomm for heating purposes. re W. B, RAMSAY, Secretary School Board. Summerside, Nov, 7, ’31—4w 2aw EXHE -place to our Priotimg done isst i the Rraurnaae PRINTING ROOMS eigeeeneeeemmummnaatal WANTS, LOST, FOUND, de ees enantio eee OST —~Between Lower St. Peter’s Road and MEN’S and BOYS’ HATS and CAPS, Fur and Cloth. —— ee FLANNELS, Sheetings, Towels, Napkins, Table Linens. CANVAS, Silesias, Casbains, Linings. CANADIAN AND SCOTCH Wool Shirts and Drawers. Wool Scarfs, Blankets and Quilts, Small Wares, Braces Braids, Buttons, Threads, Needles. CASH BUYERS will find this Stock complete, Apply at the Examen office. jee Street. Rent moderate Apply to Mr. Bruce Wright’s Miils, a Carriage Wrapper, colored > inside, Finder will be rewarded by returning it to Examines office, [no 15 a° ANTED IMMEDIATELY, a Gret-clas \ gir! Coat Maker—also one to work 02 Pants and Veste. Apply to Jomn Batt, Tailor and Cutter, Kent Street West, (no 15 OOK WANTED—A good plain Cook C wanted. Apply with references to Mrs. R. R. FitzGerald, Knockrour, fno 14 ‘TRAYED from the owner's premises, 0B Sunday, the 6th inst. a large Newfound land dog, jet black, with white paws, ABY- ° one knowing the whereabouts of said dog will be liberally rewarded by leaving information at the Enaminer othce. [no sis OST— An American Three-Dollar gold piece with ring attached, The finger will be rewarded by Joaying the satne at the store of Bremner Buos, jno 143i — 4) ANTED IMMEDIATELY. a girl as Cook and capable of doing Pastry ae — O LET, and immediate possession give a pleasantly situated Cottage on Bay fie: Stewart on the above-named street, or @ homes ( arter, North River Post Office. ; [wo 8 2i eod, wily and very best value. GEO, DVIES & GU.) September 30; 1881, aear Prince of Wales College, at moderate rates, Apply, by letter, to C, C., P, O. 221. POLE, OARDER; WANTED —Two Boarders an be accommodated in « private fx1ly, [oe 3! en ANTED—Hides, Wool and Skins _ - Spring Park Wool Shop, for a i lichest cash price will be paid by C. F. roe fe