& Re os, ‘Wonteaneas ae pe ea oe eee AREF Pa RR “me seen = oe LATA ALT LST ie LiR pe ncnniaratriaratineeenageterre™omenpenmaninn en ene THE THE DAILY EXAMINER Sidewalks and Streets. Ir ia, perhaps, too much to hope that the ‘in another column, our City result, so far as letter of ‘‘A Taxpayer, will make any impression upon Fathers, or produce any We times, ‘suggested that special encourage- ment should be given to citizens who are willing to place permanent and creditable front of their premises. If done, our business streets, at they are concerned. have, several sidewalks in this were least, would soon present a better appear- ance, and the cust to the corporation would But the City Council has not Our sidewalks are, as ‘* A be trifling. taken the hint. Taxpayer ” remarks, in “a disgraceful state. Practical measures for their improvement should be taken without deiay. A few thousands of dollars judicious expended every year in permanent sidewalks of stone or asphalt would, in a 7comparatively short time, do away with one of the many re- proaches which Charlottetown has to bear at the present time. The expenditure of money in this way would be much more economical than that which is annually in- curred for wooden plankways, which are rotten almost as soon as they are laid. Aa to streets,—it is hoped that the policy of macadamizing a section of street every year will be continued. We presume that the inaction of this year, in this respect, is due to the fact that so many water pipes are being laid. When the latter work has been completed, or nearly so, the work of making permanent streets should go on. sc sadeiidiiamines ‘i Notes and Comments. Speaking at the annual Ministerial banquet at the Mansion House, Lord Salis- bury said that England's aim in foreign sffairs was always ‘*‘ peace with honor.” —Some prattler having stated that ‘the whole of Ontario and a great portion of Manitoba is literally plastered with mort- gages,’ (a writer in the Monetary Times has demonstrated that not a tenth of the land of Ontario is burdened by mortgage. — The document conferring upon the Queen the command of the First Dragoon Guards of Berlin begins in this way :— ** Most Illustrious Grandmother: It is a special honor for me to be able to enroll you ip an army in which your sons and grandsons and other relatives have filled honorable posi- tions for many years.” — Force is added to the efforts of the Kiev. Fred. E. J. Lioyd to abolish the cruel contrivance, by the report that about five hundred and fifty veterenary surgeons in Great Britain have signed a paper con- demning the overhead check reiu as pain- ful tohorses and productive of diseases. They say: ** It distortes the windpipe, and is liable to cause paralysis of the muscles ot the face, apoplexy, coma and inflamma- ticn of the brain, all these resulting in shortening the life of the horse.” -There is great excitement over the sinking of a lot of places in Cheshire, ow- ing to great quantities of brine being pumped out of the earth. Over 1,700 acres have been subject to this alarming subsidence. One hotel and two churches have already been destroyed, and at Wins- ford several houses have sunk so that the chimney tops and ridge tiles alone are vis- ible above the ground, while the sinkage in the market olace is fully 30 feet. A new town hall which had just been built on the a of the old one has been completely bur- ed. The Moncton Times remarks that the published figures of exports from the port of Summerside show week by week that the mainland provinces of the Dominion are better markets for Island produce than the States. The total shipments to date. as given by the Summerside Pioneer, amount in value to $250,119, of which $59,271 is said to have gone to the U. S., while the provinces took $129,353 worth, the balance going to Europe and the West Indies. In the $87,261 of alleged ship- medts to the U. S., however, are included several thousand dollars worth shipped by sailing vessels to Shediac, the greater part of which was really sold mm the provinces. -Commenting upon the outrage to which the Black Diamond was recently subjected in Behring Sea, the Courant, of Hartford, Conn., a Republican journal, says: **It is not certain, to say the least, that « claim on our part to exclusive juris- Giction over that sea, as land-locked or mare clausum, will stand critical examina- tion. A seato have that character must, according to Vattel, * be entirely surround- ed by the territory of the nation claiming jurisdiction, and must have no other com- munication with the ocean other than by a channel of which that nation may take possession.’ The Behring Sea is very far trom being surrounded by American terri- tory, and it communicates with the ocean by a channel said to be 183 miles wide.” War with Achill, The British fleet has, since the great re- view at Spithead, been divided under two distinct commands. For a week ships and men will bejpracticedjin steam tactics, Then will follow the manceuvres of mimic war- fare. it will be supposed that Great Brit- ain is at war with a foreign country— Achill. The fleet of the attacking Achil- liaus will be under the command of Vice Admiral J. K. R. Baird, with the Northum- berland as his flagship, and Rear Admiral D'Arcy Irvine second in command in the Anson. This fleet will consist of nine battleships, seven cruisers, two gunboats, two torpedo gun vessels, and eight torpedo boats. The headquarters of the admiral will be Queenstown and Bantry Bays, Ire- land being considered, for the purposes of mimic warfare, an enemy’s country. The fleet of the defence will be composed of all the other ships, vessels and torpedo boats, aud will be commanded by Rear Admiral Sir George Tryon, in the Hercules, and Rear Admiral R. E. Tracey, in the Rodney. This fleet will go to Milford and Lambash to coal before the manceuvres commence. The Admirals of the opposing fleets will open their sealed orders on Saturday next; war will be proclaimed on the midnight of Sunday, Aug. 11th, and a state of hostil- taki | and streets. Telegraphic Odds and Ends. FROM ALL A BUDGET OF GENERAL NEWS PARTS OF THE WORLD, Orrawa, Aug. 7.—George Barclay, while on his way home from Olarence Creek, was accosted by highwaymen who demanded his money or his life. He refused to give up his money and they fired on him, the ball taking effect in the left arm. They then overpowered him and secured $80, 4 Barclay gold watch and diamond ring. then lost consciousness, and before he recovered he had lost so much blood that his life is despaired of. The highwaymen escaped, Saratoga, N. Y., Aug. 5.—Jay Gould seems to be very sanguine at large, and says that everything points to this being a highly prosperous year for the leading rail- roads of the country. Along the Missouri Pacific road, including the main line and its several branches, he added, the crops are unprecedentedly large and of a very fine quality. The volume of busiaess al- ready transacted along the branch lines had gone beyond what was expected. On being questioned in regard to rates, Mr. Gould replied that there was no prospect of any ratecutting, There appeared to be a gen- eral inclination among most of the roads to work together and to avoid warring upon each other. He believes harmony will pre- vail. The reductions made by the Inter- state Commerce Commissioner in the State of Missouri were, according to Mr. Gould, very slight, and not near as sweeping as had been reported. Abnormal rates be- tween local points had been reduced in a manner satisfactory to the company, and the reduction would not be felt to any ap- preciable extent Pirrspure, Pa., Aug. 7.—-The strike in the Connellsville coke regions was made general to-day. Every one of the 16 coke plants, over 14,000 ovens, are idle” YarmovurTu, Aug. 7.—A startling and re- markable fata] accident occurred here last night, when the sound of discharging can- non was heard. It was found that one of the old 32-pounder cannon in the drill shed had been discharged and the shot had kill- ed a man named Jas. Cosman, in Wilson's stables in the next street. The artillery company meet at the drill shed for gun drill every Tuesday evening. They go through the exercise of loading and firing. They cannot use the regular large iron shot, but only have a bag of sawdust for powder. Tuesday when drill commenced an obstruc- tion was found in one of the guns, A shot was jammed in tightly near the breoch. Last night Capt. T.R.Jollytried to blow the shot out by putting powder at the touch- hole and firing. The breech was previous- ly sounded with drift, apparently showing that the gun was empty save for the shot. A small quantity of rifle powder was put in the friction tube and exploded. But there was no effect until the third attempt, when there was a startling report and the drill shed was filled with smoke. The shot tore through a heavy rolled up gymnasium mattress, through the doors of the rifle rack, through the end of the wall of the building, and entered the back of Wilson’s stable, where Cosman was cleaning a horse. It struck him a glancing blow, breaking his neck, aud then passed through four heavy board hall partitions before it was spent. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. City Sidewalks. A TAXPAYER Siz,—A good deal has been said and written in regard to the improvements in the city, the need of a new fence around Queen Square, more water carts, etc., etc.; but Iam surprised to find that the press, and citizens generally, so far, have not agi- tated for better sidewalks, and having our streets properly cleaned. The sidewalks on our principal thoroughfares are a dis- grace to any village. I have travelled a good dea! in the United States and Canada, and never yet “struck” a town that had such bad sidewalks and dirty streets as Charlottetown. There is not a stranger comes here but what admires Queen Square, and generally speaks favorably of the city, its climate and surroundings; but one and all wonder why we do not improve our sidewalks, and make an effort to have the town kept clean. People’s lives are in constant danger walking on sidewalks full of holes, and the filth and deposits in our streets are simply nauseous. A town of this size, taxed as heavily as this is, ought to have decent streets and sidewalks, and the gutters kept clean. What are our City Councillors doing that they do not move in the matter? It has been brought to their notice often enough! Are they so devoid of public spirit and enterprise that they do not see the necessity of com- mencing to lay some permanent and lasting pavements each year? If they are not capable of grappling with the question it will be necessary for citizens to get up an indignation meeting and force them to act. The writer would like to know whose duty it is to see that the garbage of the city is not thrown out on the street, and in the gutters, as is now done generally. It is an everyday occurrence to see old papers, old shoes, decayed fruit, old iron hoops, paper boxes, etc., thrown out in the gutters Why is there not a bye-law to prevent this, and an officer appointed to have it carried into effect? Where are our sanitary officer and street surveyor? Should they not attend to it ? Hoping that these suggestions will be acted upon, I am, yours respectfully, TaXPayER. SPEAKS. We are agreeably surprised to see such fine celery, cabbage, cauliflower, green and butter beans, beets, carrots, onions, lettuce, etc. at Gay’s stalls, Market House. He has certainly taken time by the forelock this season. We would advise those who have not already done so to change their diet and make one meal each day at least of vegetables, not forgetting Gay’s Extra Early Celery, which is unquestionably the best nerve quietor known. This is not a quack medicine advertisement, but simply a reminder that summer is at hand, and that the human sys- tem requires something more than meat, bread and such heat-producing food, but just the opposite. We would say to hotel pro- prictors and others to order a market day ahead and thereby secure the best, and at a discount on retail prices. The advantage of this is, orders are filled at home and the best are not culled, as is sometimes the case purchasing from the market. Qrder by mail or call at the Market at Gay’s Stalls, No. 23, VW, DAILY EXAMINER, - ~~ Charlottetown Markets. There was a fair attendance at the maarkets to-day. Prices were pretty much the same as previous markets with a slight fall in the price of wild fruits. Below we quote prices ; Beef (small) per Ib. ...........- $0.07 to 0.12 dee rter BED cecosascnes Ee Beef (quarter) pe oa aa Pe a rere ee es ee od ae 3 Butter, fresh, per isu 0.17 to QO. 19 Butter, tub, per lb... ....-.---- e 14 to 0.17 Blueberries, per quart........- 0.06 to 0.07 Beans (green, string) per qrt... 0.00 to 0.05 Beans (broad) per qrt.......-.- 00.0 to 0.05 Cheese per 1D......06sse ee eeee 0.15 to 0. s Cabbage, per d0zZ......-++-++- 0.00 to 0.50 Carrots, per bush.........5..+- 0.40 to 0.00 Chickens .........+erseseeees 0,40 to 0.45 Codtish, (corned) per doz. ?... 0 30 to 0,40 Currants, Black, per quart .... 0.10 to 0.12 Currants, Red, per quart...... 0.07 to 0.08 Ducks, per ‘a aeoen «aoe oe nes 0.00 to aa Eggs, per d0Z......-+..+0+++ 0. 13 to 0.1 Flour, per cwt........seeeeeee 2.50 to 0.00 WOOT, ow nee se eee e a eV: 0.40 to 0.60 Re Fis ois od ehh he e0e iy ge's 04 0.00 to 9.00 Gooseberries per quart .......-. 0.09 to 0. 12 Ham, por Ib... .....cceeceeseees 0.15 to 0.16 Hay, per 100 lbs,..........++++ 0.00 to 0.30 Herring per doz..... ...+00+5+. 9.00 to 0. 25 Lamb, per lb.........6+-+0000s 0.07 to 0.10 Card per Ib... ..... cesses seeres 0.14 to 0.10 Lettuce per bunch...........- 0.05 to 0.00 Mackerel (each)......... ccee re oe NE ns an css a3 0.09 to 0.12 Oats (black) per bush.......... 0.32 to 0.33 Oatmeal, per cwt...... 2-65-06. 2.35 to 2.40 Pigs per pair........... 4.00 to 6 00 0.12 to 0.15 0 06 to .064 0.40 to 0.50 0.25 to 0.30 0.07 to 0.08 0.06 to 0.10 0.10 to 0.00 0.1€ to 0,00 0.00 to 2.50 0.00 to 0 00 6.20 to 0.21 1.55 to 1.75 0.03 to 0.07 0.00 to 0.00 eT Ee per ne Pork (carcass), per lb...... Potatoes (new) per bush........ Potatoes (old) per bush........ FURR (OTOU) . s cccccscccceecees Raspberries per quart Radishes, per bunch .......... Rhubarb, per buneh....... Straw, per load.. Sheep pelts... Turnips, per bush...... BL oc cnn cecnnawdenes os Veal, per pound......... Wood, per load . WESTWARD HO! ORACE GREELEY advised young men to *‘go West,” but we go further than that, and invite all, regardless of age or sex, to come West and witness the grand opening of THE ALBERTON TROTTING PARK, WHICH TAKES PLACE ON Thursday, the 22d of August, When the following Purses will be competed for :— Ist. Free for All—Purse $50—divided — $25 to first, $15 to 2d, $10 to 3d. 2d. Three Minute Class—-Purse $40—di- vided—$20 to first, $12 to 2d, $8 to 3d. 3d, Green Race— Purse $30—divided—$15 to first, $9 te 2d, $6 to 3d. 4 4th. Sweepstake Running Race— Purse $10 —best two in three. Entries 10 per cent of purse; 5 to enter ; 3 or more to start. Entries close at the Secretary's office at 6 p. m. on Monday, the 19th. ; The cash must accompany each entry. National Rules to govern in every instance. A goo Refreshment Saloon will be on the ground, but no intoxicating liquors of any kind will be sold. A Special Train will leave Charlottetown at 6 a. m. (local), on the 22d, arriving at Albertou at 11 o'clock, returning the same evening at 6 p. m., at the following special rates, including admission to the grounds : Charlottetown, North Wiltshire and Beeieter POO 6 ihc vind cei sce oo $1.7 Bradalbane, Emerald, Freetown, Ken. MMAR. cwccccccsses seqas teeters 1.50 Summerside, Miscouche, Wellington... 1.25 Port, Hill $i ; O'Leary, 75c; Bloomfield, 50c Also return tickets on regular trains at one first-class fare ; good to return same and fol lowing day. Admission 25 cents ; Ladies free. JAMES E. BIRCH, Secretary, Alberton, Aug. 7, 1889--pat eod Fishwick’s Express Line. STEAMER M. A. STARR, CAPT. FERGUSON, W ILL sail from Charlottetown on Sunday Night, at 12 o'clock, for Crapaud, Tatamagouche, Wallace, Pugwash and River John. Shippers will please note the change of date for sailing. Freight and Passengers solicited W. W. CLARKE, Agent. Charlottetown Driving Park, ENDERS for sis ehtbettaeaea of THIRTY STABLES, according to plans and speci- fications, to be seen at the office of Messrs. Phillips & Chappell, Architects, Queen Street, will be received by me at the office of Messrs. ’ Aug. 9, 1889—2i Warburton & Smallwood, Cameron Block, | not later than 12 o'clock noon, on " Friday, 16th instant. Security to the amount of 15 per cent. of the tenders will be required for the due per- formance of the contract. The Directors do not bind themselves to eccept the lowest or any tender. A. B. WARBURTON, Aug. 9, 1889—till date Secretary. CALEDONIAN CLUB OF P. E. ISLAND. The Annual Scottish Gathering WILL BE HELD AT THE New Driving Park and Exhibition Grounds, Charlottetown, ON THURSDAY, AUG. 15th. For further particulars as to Prizes, travel- ing arrangements from all points by Railways | and Steamers at special rates, ete., sce pro- gramme. JAMES D. IRVING, President. JOHN M,. 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Ea AR TA CT. ss a AT “Sess FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1889. — nent emmy SPECIAL. | \W K take this opportunity of thanking for their valued patronage, | | Weare paying special attention to H season, and have several contracts on han | We wouldibe obliged to all who received A ‘and have not paid us yet, if they wonld do useful to us at the present time. MARK WRIGHT & CO. Charlottetown, August 9, 1889. August 9, J889. TENDERS. eae TENDERS will be received at KJ the City Clerk’s Oftice up to noon of MONDAY, the 13th AUGUST, inst., for the building of a Horse Stable for the City, ac- cording to plans and specifications to be seen at the office of the undersigned. Each Tender to be accompanied by two good sureties, The Couneil do not bind themselves to ac- cept_the lowest or any Tender. By order, A. H. MACPHERSON, Ang.7 3i th f sat City Clerk. Head Master Rev. JAMES SIMPSON, M. A., assisted by the following staff: BOYS’ SCHOOL. Rev. FRED E. J. LLOYD, Rev. T. H. HUNT. B. A., Mr. JOHN T. BRYAN, Mr. K. J. HODGSON, Q. C. SERGT-MAJOR IRWIN, Drill Lnstructor. GIRLS SCHOOL! The MISSES DESBRISAY. Michaelmas Term opens Monday. Sept. 2. Pupils prepared for matriculation at the Universities. Fers,—Boys’ School $24 per annum; Girls’ School $15 per annum. A reduction made for brothers or sisters. Applications for admission to be made to the Head Master Aug. 5, 1889—1m eod Fi INSURANCE The Hastert Assarance Co. of Canada, Incorporated by Dominion Act, 1888. , HEAD OFFICE, - - HALIPAX. JOHN DOULL, Esg., President, Caplial subseribed, %1,690,000.00 Paid up, - -+- «+ 259,000.00 FRED. W. HYNDMAN, Ageut for P. EF. I. Charlottetown, Aug. 6, 188°-—-tf For St, John's, New a eee oundland, “e S. - as gaat for St. John’-, New: 4 foundland, wi ‘due at Charlottetown on SATURDAY AFPrERNOON, the 10th inst., and will carry Cattie and Sheep on deck. For Freight or Passage apply to PEAKE BROS. & CO., - — A tc COAL! We have now over 40 employes on our large plant of the latest improved in a position to manufacture Furniture Chea CHOICE SELECTION | | / Satisfaction in quality and price guaran. teed A branch of railway pagses Sheds, so parties | living in the country near the line can have ‘ Coal put on cars with bat little expense aud bandling. | _ All orders promptly attended to. CLARKIN BROS’, COAL DEPOT. East Side Steam Navigation Co's, Wharf. } our many Customers ur pay roll, and witha Machinery we find ourselves per than ever, ot Water Heating this ( . ccounts in July, 86, a8 Money ig veieniin nines dc cleans FANCY. SLIPPERS | sien ron tal Tt NORTH WILTSHIRE, HE members of St. Joseph's Charch, Keily’s Cross, Lot 29, in order to raise funds for the erection of thei: new Charch, intend holding a Grand Tea Party on Saturday, August 10th, next, On the beautiful grounds of Messrs. McLean Bros, within a few yards of North Wiltshire Station, The Committee ave determined to do ali in their power to make this the best and most. enjoyable Tea of the season. in addition to the Tea Tables, which will be supplied with everything calculated to. satisty the “inner man,” a well-stocked. Saloon will be on the grounds, where coo), invigorating drinks and ali the delicacies of the season can be obtained at reasonable prices. Dancing Booths, Revolving Swings, and other games and amusc:nents will be provided for the pleasure and amusement of those patronizing the Tea. Therefore, let all who wish to assist a good vause and delight te gaze on beautiful sceuery, and who wish to enjoy a day's amusement, come and see the fairest daugh- ters of P. E. Island wear their sweetest smiles. Be up bright and early on the morn- ing of the 10ta, and ready to hear the cheer. ing words, ** All aboard for North Wiitsbire,” Should the day prove unfayorahie, the Tea will be held on the following Monday. Any person found selling intoxicating liquors on or near the grounds will be prase- cuted as the law directs. Through the kindness of Mr, Uneworth, trains will run as follows ;— A Special Train will leave Charlottetown for North Wiltshire at 8.45 a. m., local time: returning, Wi'l leave North Wiltshire at 6.00 ;p- ™., local time, Excursion Return Tickets will be issued: from Chariottetown, Summerside and iuter- mediate stations to North Wiltshire at the undermentioned rates, including price of ad- mission to Tea, good by Special from and to Charlottetown, and by regular train from and tv Summerside, same day, To North Wiltshire and retura : Charlottetown... rede act cee oacgskee St. Danstan’s, Cemetery, Royalty Jaue a tion, Winsloe.......... —— oe Milton, Loyalist,..... Lies bese cea 456 CL OUI irs ar bee inew dd bcc te 40c SOMMER, f «<< 0 vic vewecceueee es SJe Traveller's Rest, New A nnan, Barbara Weit, Cape Traverse, .....-.+.- .. The Kensington, Blueshank, Freetown, Al- bam, Gabon... .. ..«ciatnndies bee» b5e Emerald, Bradalbane, Elliots..........-- de Fredericton S bkiews‘s o cud ee eae 506 iis cin sc. ono os ceeeones ie 450 Ik dss. evi nd nc teten is ita se Return tickets at one single first-class fare will be issued by regular trains from Mount Stewart and intermediate Stations east to North Wiltshire on the 10th August, good te retarn up to Monday, August 12th. augl—dy 3i wky 2i LIST OF PRIZES FOR WOODILL’S NOALS OF ALL KINDS always on hand. German Baking’ Powder FOR AUGUST, will be published in a few days. Halifux, Aug. 3, 1889. 4 | 7 he Ff = 7 ne : H a rf ae oom gM ee ee * cieansililidd Haass we =e SetpBin 6 YE a seta th . See Hila