ik THE THE DAILY EXAMINER. = AUGUST 22, 1891. The Scandals. Tue rascality which has lately been ex- posed at Ottawa ref ects most discreditably upon Canadians, and-—apart from the loss in cash,—is calculated to lower Canadian character in the eyes of the world. We are all,'therefore, interested first in knowing the facts and,then in having the guilty men brought to the bar of justice ¢ad punished. As between the Tarte-McGreevy case and he Pacaud-Mercier case there is this wide difference : that in the former the Govern- ment and Sir Hector Langevin have been but remotely connected the rupt practices by which Canada been at once defrauded and dishonored; while in the latter Mercier and several of his colleagues in the Government of the province of Quebee are particeps criminis. It is, perhaps, fortunate for Sir Hector Langevin that the works at (luebec were performed under the direction of an inde- pendent board of harbor commissioners. It was this board which let the work to Lar- kin, Connolly & Co. It ‘was this board which paid Larkin, Connolly & Co, It cor- has was this board which employed the engineers and inspecturs who were bribed by that fraudulent firm of contractors, under the xnalignant influence of the New York boodler, Murphy. This is a fact which should always be borne in mind. The Minister of Public Works had but to obtain the Government endorsement to the contract and to supply the money. The fact of his chief engineer being em- ployed by the harbor commissioners arose out of the dismissal of the engineers resident in England who could not personally in. spect the work or give advice concerning it, and the inability of the commissioners to obtain another engineer in Canada as competent as Mr. Perley. Mr. Perley superintended the work, not as chief en- gineer of the Public Works Department, but as chief engineer for the Quebec harbor commissioners. Under these circum- stances, it will readily be seen that respon- sibility for the permission of frauds by Larkin, Connolly & Co, lies directly and immediately upon the Quebec harbor com- missioners, and that frauds were not permit- ted—directly or indirectly—either by the collusion or she neglect—of the Minister of Pubiic Works for Canada, The building of the graving dock at Esquimault was, it is true, a Government work. But it was carried on3,000 miles from Ottaws; and it was a work of which Sir Hec- tor Langevin could not, in reason, be ex- pacted to appraise the cost. Tle compro- mising assertion of Mr. Starrs, of Ottawa, that the Minister of Public Works per- suaded him to withdraw his tender for that work, has been explicitly contradicted by Sir Hector Langevin, who has adduced documentary evidence to support his sworn word in respect to his negotiation with Mr. Starrs. As to the charge that Sir Hector Langevin was bribed by gifts of money to promote his election, the evidence of the perjurers, Murphy and Robert McGreevy, in support of it, has been contradicted by the oaths of Larkin and several other men who were unconnected with the Minister of Public Works, as well as by that of Sir Hector, himself; and must be held by a'l unprejudiced men to be ‘not proven.” In fact, the conduct of Mr. Tarte, in desir- ing now to withdraw from the prosecution of the enquiry, proves that the case is, in respect to Sir Hector and the Government of Canada, broken down. On the other hand, the fear and trepida- tion, the illnesses, the hidings and escapes of the principals in the Pacaud-Mercier theft, all go to sustain and confirm the astounding evidence which has been given by unwilling witnesses in support of the charges. Sir Hector stcod up and defended himself like a man; Mr. Perley frankly admitted the receipt of the bribe; but Pacaud and his pals sneaked away. Their conduct is prima facia evidence of their guilt, Weare lost in astonishment at the moral obliquity of those prominent Grits at Ottawa who denounce the Toronto Gloke because the Toronto Clobe has, of neces- sity, denounced the thefts of Mercier and his fellow conspirators. The irregularities which have been dis- covered in the civil service are painful to contemplate. But enquiry into them, on the part of the opposition, has not .been so active since it was proved that they had their rise under the administration of McKenzie and Cartwright, and that many of the chief offenders among the guilty officials were appointees of the Grit Govern- ment. That officials in positions‘of trust and authority, who were in receipt of;paid good salaries, have bartered their honor for the sake of “ little commissions” and ‘‘loans,”’ etc., is pitiful. We can only say that the Minister of Justice has adopted a course in respect to them, and indeed in respect to all the wrong doing that has been exposed, which must be commended by all good men. He is evidently pent upon probing the moral rottenness of the public service to the bottom, and upon instituting a wholesome reform. In this effort, he should—we believe he will—have the support and sympathy of public opinion throughout the wide extent of Canada. 62h«4 o-oo —Yes! “We are getting down, th ese days, te ths foundation of grit morality, as DAILY EXAMINER, - - - * - Notes and Comments. —The Montreal Gazette remarks that taking the promise of the harvest and the promise of the bocdle investigations to- gether, Canada deserves to be put on the missionary list, with the much-sung Ceylon's Isle—where every prospect pleases and only man is vile. —-A correspondent, who has not favored us with his name, and whose statement we cannot easily verify, writes : ‘‘[ wish to give you some idea of the conduct that prevails around ‘Tracadie Cross on Sundays and week days, selling beer and fighting. It is terrible, and we ask your assistance to stamp out this evil that is ravaging this vicinity, as we see no action taken by any of our clergy to wipe it out as they ought to do if they wish pro- sperity in the neighborhood. One of our religicus merchants comes from church, and spends the rest of the Sunday seiling beer and keep’ny blackguards around his house.” —Canadian butter, if good, need not fear competition in the British market. There is a hopeful report about the Cana- dian article in the Glasgow Herald of recent date, which says : ** Very little Uniced States butter is now finding its way into our markets, owing in no small measure to their own enormous and ever increasing consumption, as well as their turning their energies to the cheess- making industry, a branch of the provision line which promises to be more profitable to the States than the butter imported to this country. There were on offer some choice value in Canadian creamery, which would have taken an expert all his time to detect from fine Danish ; the figure realized for this useful class was from 102s. up to 104s. por cwt. Fully alive to the dis- advantage of their atyle of package, the adopting the continental make of cask, aad there are on the way to arrive several lots got up in the new style. They will be cer- tainly easier handled than the old-fashion- ed tubs, and if the quality keeps up, there is no reason why this colonial butter should not be readily bought.” =. Christian Endeavor. A very interesting meeting was held last night in the First Methodist Church, under the auspices of the Epworth League. A large audience was present. The programme cou- tained solos, choruses, addresses and reports, and was listened to with great attention. The following was the order of events : Choruses by a choir, Miss Lewis accompany- ing on an organ, Singing by Congregation Prayer by Rev Mr Brewer, who was chair- man of the meeting. Address by Prof Harrison, of Sackville Academy; subject, **Tne benefit of Christian Endeavor Work, especiaily to the young.” Solo by Miss Snelgrove. Report of Yarmuuth Convention, by Dr H Johnson, Address—‘‘What I learnt at Yarmouth C E Convention ""—Mr L Sutcliffe. Solo— Miss Glover, accompanied by Mr Earle on the church organ. Address—Rev Prof Andrews, of Mt Allison University. Subject, “How to make a Christian Eadeavor Society a Success.” He gave six rules for working a society. Have the Pledge—without this no society could be successful, Do not allow church members to be associate members of the Society :— Have the chairman of every committee an active member. Allow only active members to have voting powels. Have a good ‘‘good look out committee” who will keep all in line. Do right because it is right, not because we feel like doing it. Chorus by the choir. Congregational singiuag—‘*God be with you till we meet again,” The meeting closed with the benediction by Rev Prof Andrews, Religious Services. Gospel meeting— Remember the railway gospel meeting to-morrow afternoon at four o'clock, in McLeod’s hall, conducted by the railway men. Strangers always welcome. Lesson, psalms 34: 4, “I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears,” St Paul's—Searvices fat ll am, and 7 p mg Rev Mr Hamlyn, the rector, preaching on both occasions. Sabbath schoo! at the usual hour. Zioa Church—Rev David Sutherland, pas- tor. Services to-morrow: in the morniag at 11 o'clock, and in the evening at 7 o'clock. Rev R G Vans will conduct the services. Mornin prayer meeting at 10.15. Sabbath school an bible classes will meet at 2.20 pm. Services to-morrow in the Christien Meet- ing House, Upper Prince Street, wiil be held in the morning at 1] o’clock and in the even- ing at 7 o'clock, by the Rev Dr Belding, of New York. Morning service, ‘‘How shall I become a Christian?’ and evening subject, **How shall I know that I am a christian?” Collection to defray expenses incurred ia re- pairing the church. All are cordially invited. There will also be a meeting this evening at 7.30. Baptist Church —- Services at the usual hours, llamand7pm. Rev W Scott wi'l preach in the morning and Mr. James ia the evening. Sunday school at 2.30. [Prayer meeting Monday aud Wednesday at 8 p m. Prayer meeting in mission rooms, Long Street, Thursday. Services will be held in the First Methodist Church to-morrow as follows: In the morn- ing, at 10.30 o'clock, praysr meeting; at 11 o'clock preaching by the Rev C W Hamilton; in the afternoon at 2.30 o’clock,Sund sy school and bible class,and in the evening,at 7 o'clock, preaching by the Rev W W Brewer. In the Second Methodist Church services will be held as follows: in the morning, at 11 o'clock, preaching by the Rey W W Brewer; jin the afternoor, at 2,15 o’clec'’r, Sunday school and bible ciass, and in the evening at 7 o'clock preaching by the Rev C W Hamilton. “Kensington Hall—dward Street, Sunday school and bib'e class at 2 30. In the eve sing at 7 o'clock, Evangelist Sutcliffe will com- mence a special course of addresses entitled “Nights of the Bible.” The one for Sunday, “The night of Weighing.” Muster E Mitchell will sing **Pass Under the Rod” during the service.—All are heartily welcomed. St Peter’s Church--Holy Communion 8 a m; matins (choral), 1) o'clock, a m; evensong (choral), and sermon at 7 p m.—Rev James Simpson, Incumbent. ‘Lhe Rev Dr:Pcllock, Prof of Church history at the Presbyterian College, Halifax, will preach at St James Church to-morrow, ientatins = DLED. At Cornwall, on Friday, the 2lst inst., Jas. Heber, youngest son of Edward and Elizabeth Mayhew, aged 14 years. News Notes. | The SS. Empress of India arrived at) Hong Kong on Aug. 20. American horses are being shipped to Aberdeen, Scotland, for coach and driving pul poses, The prevailing opibion now is that par- liament will not be prorogued before the ' middle of October. Ontario has 7,000,000 poultry, an in-— crease of 150,000 over 1890. Mr. McKin- ley will have to try it again if he wants to. suppress the great Canadian hen. The Russian government is making ex- tensive enquiry as to the stock of wheat in the country, the prices demanded, and the facilities for transportation of wheat. The civilization of the dark continent is proceeding with vigor. In the year ending the first of July last, 1,018,591 gallons of rum were shipped to African ports from the United States. The Berlin Tagblatte says : ‘‘England’s interest lies on our side. Should France and Russia defeat the Driebund the im- mediate consequence would be, the expul- sion of England from Egypt. Recent advices state that the Japanese government propose spending $700,000 in connection with the World's Oolumbian Exposition at Chicago, of which sum $150,- 000 is purely for government exhibits. Andrew Leitch, a machinist in the Inter- colonial shop at Halifax, was killed a few nights ago. He was jacking a car, when the jack slipped and the car fell across his body, istantly crushing him to death. He was 18 years old. It is expected that 800,000 pilgrims will come to Treves for the contemplation of the “‘holy coat” relic. The provost of the cathedral declined military aid to preserve order. All restauranteurs are obliged to dismiss their waiteresses and employ only men during the exhibition. California’s variety of temperature was illustrated recently by the fact that while the heat in the valleys reached 100° in the shade a party in the mountain were explor- ing a miniature glacier and camping beside a lake in which traces of ice eould be found in the morning. John Conway, the steamship fireman who murdered a boy named Martin last May, whose body was found floating in a sailor's bag in Hardon dock, Liverpool, was hang- ed on Thursday mornitg. When the trap was sprung, the fall was so severe that the criminal’s head was practically torn from his body, hanging only by the muscles of the neck. Mr. William O’Brien, M. P, having through the kindness of his wife’s family escaped insolvency and thereby preserved his seat in parliament, has retired to the west coast of Ireland to complete a novel on Irish subjects which he began writing while in prison. The O’Briens have taken a pleasant cottage, at once convenient and secluded, Alaska is not so bad a country as it might be. A party that were recently en- gaged in fixing the boundary line on the British brder found grasses six feet high along the Yukon and Porcupine, «which latter extends many miles above the Arctic circle. There were also salmon bérries, blueberries, currants and raspberries in profusion and hundreds of acres of cran- berries. The insane son of a New York woman threw a kettle of boiling water over her. When she had been some time under treat- ment in the hospital the doctors found that new skin should be grafted upon eighteen inches by ten of the wounded surface if the patient wasto live. Three newspaper re- porters volunteered to relinquish portions of their integuments aggregating that area tosave the sufferer’s life. The double operations were successfully conducted. This is the latest phase of the reporter's usefulness, What next ? Albert Honorious, Prince of Monaco, and husband of the widowed Drchess of Richelieu (daughter of Banker Heine, of Hamburg) has notified the directors of the gambling bank in Monte Carlo that he will not renew the contract. Thus in 1892 gambling will cease at Monaco. The bank has made the most brilliant offers to the Prince of Lichtenstein, one of the pettiest of German sovereigns, for the establish- ment of their institution at his capital, Vaduz But Prince Lichtenstein has an annual income of three millions from his tivate domains and investments, and aughed at the gamblers. A careful estimate of the wheat crop in France shows that it will not supply more than half the needs of the population ‘of that countay. Russia raises large crops of wheat and the other nations every year consume more than they produce. The prohibition of the exports of rye will in- crease the value of Russian wheat in a cor- responding degree. Ifthe peasantry can- not sell their rye for foreign export they can consume it at home and export their wheat at an advanced price. Rye is dear- er in Amsterdam and Berlin than heat at the present moment and the price is ad- vancing at a rapid rate. Much depands upon the wiathet in Europe during the next two weeks, Good weather will ma- terially aid in advancing the harvests and bad weather will have an opposite effect. if the weather is unpropitious America will control the markets of Europe, A greatly increased demand will enhance the price of grain both at home and abroad. : LS The Prince Edward Island FUTURITY STAKES RACE WILL BE HELD AT THE Summerside Driving Park + —_ ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26th. | A Sad Death. Mr. Robert Ings, of China Point, has fwr some time past been suffering from the disease known as ‘*softening of the brain, and has not, ip consequence, been respous- ible for his acts. About two v clock this morning, it is supposed, he rose from his bed and went to the shore. After daylight his body was found, Mr. Ings was far advanced in life. He was one of the most highly respected residents of his neighborhood. We sympa- thise with his relatives and numereus friends in their sorrow and regret fur the sad event which ie here related. oe Personal. Mrs Theo L Chappelle and daughter, of this city, arrived in Taunton, Mass, last evening, on a visit to Mrs Geo F Williams nee Misa Florrie Smith. Ar.ivzals at the Hotel Davies yester- day: Frank Smith, Truro; F H Kilbourne, Owen Sound; A W = Standford, Montreal; Evana Begg, Toronto; W 8 Stover, O An- deraon, Ottawa; Wm Robertson, Mr and Mrs Hutch, Montreal; H D Pearson, TH Riverr, T H Dingwell, New York; Ww Elliott, Montreal; M Smelley, Toronto; L J Lorrimer, London Ont; W W Begg, Mrs Mason, Montreal; Jos Read, H V Sell ker, Bay Verte; WT Bennett, Halifax; GeoR Montgomery, Alberton; Joseph Taylor, Montreal; Sam F Davis, Philadelphia; Geo C Hollerts, New York; EL Ford, do; Miss Csroliae A Berrigan, Philade! phia; Miss Alicea Berrigan, do; Wm M Berrigan, do; Wm Berrigan, jr, do; Geo A Flagg, Springfield, Mass; Simp:on Clarke, do; Mra E L Olarke, do; Miss Kuma L Clarke, do; Lizzie Burden, do; Chas R Hoben, St John; T Culwell, Havana, Cuba; John R Robertson, Montreal; Eugene F Brady, New York city; Miss M L Parsons, do; Ed Parsons, do. ‘This forenoon there were re- gistered :—W B Murdoch, Montreal; H J Lane, Jas E Macdonald, Car ligan. At the Osborne House yesterday there were registered : R B Rice, New Glasgow, NS; M R Auerbach, J S Goldenstein, Montreal; C Helimont, Inarch, Ont; J Me- Levy, Hamilton; C A Hamon, Sackville; J M Lemont, Fredericton, N B; Mrs M Lemont, Miss Lemont, do; Mrs Taylor, St John. This morning there arrived; Enoch Lambert, London, Eng; Frank Lambert, Montreal; J B Patton, Halif«x. Davies’ New Drug Store W* are now fully opened for business, and invite the public to come and in- spect our new Store. Our stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Fancy, Toilet and miscellaneous articles has been doubled, and the public will not find a more complete stock in any Drug Store on the Island, We are carrying a very choice line of French, English and German Perfumes, also in Fancy Soaps. We have also added to the attraction of our new Store an elaborate Soda Fountain, the finest ever imported to Charlottetown, where the popular beverages of the season are dis- peneed, . An important point with our bever ages is that the Syrups run through the Fountain are made with genuine Fruit Juices, not artificial flavors. The choicest brands of Havana Cigars in the city, Tobacco, Cigarettes, Pipes, Tobacco Pouches, «tc. Give us a call, aug22 P, i, ISLAND RAILWAY, FUTURITY RACE. [TS connection with the P. E. Island Futurity Race, to be held at Summerside on Wed- nesday, 26th August, inst., a SPECIAL PAS. SENGER TRAIN will leave Charlottetown at 8 30 a. m., standard ; returning, will leave Summerside at 5.15 p. m., standard. Return Tickets will be issued by this Train at undermentioned rates ;— Charlottetown, Royalty Junction, Wins. i $1 00 Colville, Loyaiist, North Wiltshire, Hun- ter River, Bradalbane, Cape Traverse, MOONE Gxkvéisxedicsccvs ee eee O:her Stations, single first-class fare. J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent Railway Office, Charlottetown, August 22, 1891. } RUBBERS. LOOK OUT FOR THE NEW GRIP OR ANTI-SLIP RUBBERS. No more use for creepers. Everyone should wear them. Will be for sale by all retail sh . The trade supplied by rn JAMES LEGGAT, Patentee, Montreal. aug22—4m eod (tu th sat) Sp WANTS, LOST, FOUND ax 75 ——— = -- ————— WANTED.—A wood general servant. Ref enees required. Apply t oe ALLEY, Prince street, or ‘ed ie LET.—A_ Store on Queer &t , occupied by &. S. Bonnell ; also, 6 Ohne House and Stable next door. Apply to R, e Brack, tf—aug22 ANTED.—A general servant in ao fa f W three, where a servant man is Keen ae, and cold water sae the house. Good wages toa simart girl. Apply at this office. augz2-3i pd W4NTED.—Two female cooks ut St. Dunstar ‘s College, about Ist Sept College. . eptember. Apply at the lw~—avrg tz WANTED.—A nurse ina family of four. Good ane have made fiaal payment in the 4 Two-year-ola Class and five have done so in the Three-year-old event, and there is, therefore, no doubt but that this will be one of the most interesting Trotting Races ever held in this Province. Tickets at special rates will b: issued f every Station on the Railway. — A. C. ROGERS, Secretary aug20) reference required. App! i AMINER office. oe a WANTED AT ONCE. —Parlor and heousemaid with good references. i ; ply at THE EXAMINER office, anes oe ANTED.—A servant for gen Apply to Mrs. C. VY. roammnee pent Street. aug2l Want ~A housemaid in a small family vay sani given out. Inquire at this office. Sa ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY To Secure Some Rare Bargains, _————__ a —— —— EE —— We have secured One Case of sample WOOL KNIT SHAWLS—German make—which we shall offer for g dca time at VERY MUCII below their value. <A few of them slightly soiled will be sold for ha'f price. STILL ANOTHER. We are now offering the balance of our SPRING SACQUES, DOLMANS, CAPES and FICHUS at Prices reduced sufficiently to please the shrewdest buyer, a As we are anxious to completely close out these lines to make room for our immense Fall Stock, we shall nop allow price to interfere with sales. BEER BROS. i OLLIE ALD A ee ~~ a Tr eer aia ————— i ; ee a) | = & sd nel ‘ios 9} Ml STMT A «Ia ua’ lueratimal Eig | INDUSTRIAL & AGRICULTURAL FAIR ST. JOHN, N. B., September the 23rd to October 3rd, 1891, \X) COMPETITION OPEN TO THE WORLD. SPACE AND POWER FREE. —— —-— (x )— — —- — HE LARGEST ARRAY OF SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS ever collected togatier in the Maritime Provinces. Bailuon Ascensions with Parachate drops; ait did Firework Displays; Electrical and Mechanical Novelties in large vumety; Mammoth Concert with about 250 voices; Promenade Concerts daily (two military and four additional bands already engaged); one of the best Minstrel Troupes om the Continent ; Magical, Conjuring and Punch and Judy Shows; Allilab’s Five Rooster Orchestra (daily); Trained Dogs, Birds, etc. ; ‘‘ Linus,” a Stallion with mane 14 feet and tail 12 feet long. Splendid programme of Horse Races by the Movosepath Driving Park Association; purses over $3,000, Other Attractions too humerous to mention. For full information address IRA CORNWALL, Secresary Exhibition Association. aug22—Im dw a —— HE following Preparations, now being advertised im this paper, may be had Wholesale or Retail at WATSON’S DRUG STORE. Nasal Balm, Sharp’s Balsam, Scott’s Emulsion, Wiliams Pink Pills, J-hnson’s Fluid Beef, D. & L. Emulsion, John son’s Liniment, Cockle’s Pills, Beef and Ale Peptonized, Dyspepticure, K. D. C., Ayer’s Sassaparilla, Burdock Bloot Bitters. ebep Queen Street. CCharluttetown, Aug. 21, 1891-—dy Opening Races SOURIS DRIVING PARK ——ON-— Saturday, Sept, 26th, 10H $2.00 and $100) PER SET. First-class material and workmanship. Teeth filled TEETH at reasunable ratea,— DR, J.P. MURRAY, Queen Street. 2m ecd& waut Eastern Steamship C0,|,o:0 xn PRIZES! (LIMITE D.,) National Trotting Association Rules. — HEAP RAILWAY FARES: —Frm Charlottetown aod return, 80 ‘on. 5 and all intermediate stations im Pio y'dlock: CAPTAIN A. KELLY, Special Train arriving at Souris 4% Souris at 6 p- ™ 1s appointed to sail as follows :— Purse $3 . ereecee 50 The New, First-Class Clyde Built Steamer (local) ; returning, leaves FROM Ist. Green Race.......-- . "ROM HALIFAX on Wednesd 19th of | 20d. Three Minute Class.,----- 4, 50 90 August, at 7p. m., and every Wednesday | 3td 245 Class.......s00eeee77 a ° r for Charlottetown and 8 ide vA : of $ calling at Sonora, Sherbrooke, Isaac's Hat! co Ja pilin $e te SSS en a 2.33. I offered a class miking a recor this race three to aie and two to ow, to In the first, second and third races enter and three to start. Purses to be divided :—60, 30 and os KF, cent. for first, eecond and third —— a5 ioe to any port of call.............. $3 00 excepe fourth race, which will be OP Aah +s ah daca ss dean ihe «008 de 5 00! per cent. Rates of Freight moderate. Entrance fee payabie as The PREMIER is a fast steamer and has | cent. with nomination, and splendid accommodation for passenge: 8s. She | evening before the races. ssh will make close connection with the cisiener All entries te close September a . Halifax sailing for Boston every Wednesda Refreshment Saloous avd all - be morning. — *Y | ments usual at publie gatherings = _ For Freight, Passenger and othe vided, : rt tion apply in Charlottetown to To make this the = w~ oe r FENT yeni season we want everybody to & : on T. BEW honk. Admission to Grounds, 25 cents in , ERN, GEO, B. McEACH® etary Canso, Arichat and Port Hawkesbury. : RETURNING, wil leave Charlottetown 9 alifax, calling at intermediate ports, on onday,24th August jin the afternoon and | €very Monday thereaft-r f llows:-9 al oo cent. 1 mo of the r informa- In Halifax to JOSEPH WOOD, Central Wharf, aug]3—all papers Souris, August 21, ISL.