rect MARCH 2), A Book to Be Studied wr } } ; LHE lirst Tresu i lt nuise which has been given to the study of Natural History | by the Society which was formed in Char- I c so ‘ year is the pul sation OF & ? ; . 2e~r . treatise on **The Natural History of drince by Francis Bain It is ’ »? 3 excellent little Edward Island, , 7 , ’ t , po a : work is t public schools. i vlented says that he has ** aim- ed ] se, and yet t present the | ruat f 1e subject 7 that he | *" st uctie L simpli ity, snd yet regard- t ‘ We have great I < y tha ias been ‘ I y s Se n fr ever, : i bO.e ior m ¢ conveyed in so small a! gp i work reminds us of the poot’s Sy i € 8 i iLt.e I nN fhe b h is lished by Mr. G. | nm. 2a _% 1ins 8 ns explaining the z gy, botany and zoology of the Pr I with ag sary 0: the $s ‘ i snd | t I Tossus und plant: all ‘ in @a nun 1 ana twenty-three smal! pages—and ev ng is clear a@d easily understood by any intelligent student. Lt ref 8, r opinion, infinite credit upon Mr. Bain, and must if generally and earefuily s 1 prove to be a very gre at to the ris reneration of farm- + ; Pr i n we cannot refrain from € ng p : Government to obtain for cur people the f the instructior which Mr. Bain i srt in respect to the atudies in which th y are most deeply in- t d he I fully informed EF as «asodecture at Prince of Wales College andin pub!ic meetings throughout @ Province, or as a practical instructor at . . = ‘ ne YVovernment Farm —wihen tne scope of rations sha'l have been eularged and ei—the services which Mr. Bain imself to renderwould be highly has fitted h beneticial to the Province. A Small Piece of Business. WASHINGTON advices state that Congress has been backing and filling and hesitating about the amendment of the United States Tariff. I: seems that the representatives of the peecple of the States are extremely anxious that Canada shall not obtain any that is to be result as this, advantage inthe new deal To prevent suck a is reported, submitted made th y have at last, it Bas? } } > sal a bill which provides that when any articie imported into the United States is free of duty, duty shall, notwithstanding, be levied that may be yn by the laws of the country Tactics such a3 this are very equ lin amount to ny dauty levied ther } : of shipment. : if is msed in by simall hardly credible that they are the representatives of a great the United and friendiy nation. Surely States, with its immense territory, its es- tablished wanufactures, its boundless ] able to wealth of acquired capital, are rdupt a idependent policy in respect to the tariff, and to carry that policy into sut reference to a comparatively small, poor and struggling population like We feel sure that a pitiful and c like this will not be approved by the generous that of Cana‘a. ntemptible picce of business people ol America, - ——__—_~0+¢-¢—-—___—_ For the information of those who are interested in the fature of the lebster and oyster fisheries, we quote the sixth section of the schebule attached to the bill now before parliament, respecting the foreshores of Canada: **The transfer by the foregoing Act author ized shall not be cons rued te give to a prov- incial government, or to persons ciaiming und ny rights in respect to navigation orto the sea-cos snd inland tisheries, the perties in iespect to navigatiun yg. aud in respect to the fisheries, remaining uuaif-cted the:eby.” o- — ++O+oe — Farmers wh» want to get the new two- rowed seed barley, imported from England by the government, should send their appli- cations at once, with four dollars enclosed, to Professor Saunders, Director of the Ex- perimental Farm, Ottawa, giving the name and post office address and the name of the nearest railway Each applicant seniliug $4 will receive two bushels of the barley, laid down at the nearest railway stat on. rights of all aal shippin a station. —_———_—_—_ 4 +9-@—___—__ —An Ottawa despatch says that *‘Mr, Davies, who is such a vehement opponent of Canadian steamships, is a shareholder in the American line ranniag from New York to the West Indies.” Personal. Mr. Helliwell, who was injured on the Island raiiway some years ag», is visiting the province. J. Heber Haslam, Esq., of Springfield, is in the city. Hows. Neil MeLood and D. Ferguson re- turned from Ottawa list evening, -— - Horse Notes —We learn that Mr. P. C. Kelly, of Black River, Lot 35, has sold his handsome colt, raising two years, to Mr. P. P. Gillis, of this city, for $110. This colt is sir- ed by Parnell, bred by Me William McGrath, Millcove, and now owned by Mr. Gi lis. This colt, has, we understand, been entered for the futurity etake next fall. * * Mr. McGrath bas four mares in foal this year. D ily, dam of Poruell, is in fal to Uld Abdaliah; Nellie Es, by Abda'lah, is io foal to Preceptor; Ne - lie M., by Old Brown Stour, is in foal to Lucky Lad, and Maad §. by Young W.) luge, is in foal ta Dismond’s Young Borrister. Mr. Mefirath ie noved for ratsi B welb> wed etvsk, aud we wish hius success, } . o . | den e in the Case, Lt 1s =) )} Seer <a She a THE DAILY EXAMINER, - so THE SLOW POISONING CASE. os NEW DEVELOPMENTS. Evizanetu STEWART, the missing wit- Weeks Suthe:land poisoning not yet been found, although i diligent search has been made for her. i Ibis afternoon a summons was served on P. 8. Brown, who lives next door to Rob ns’ livery stable, commanding him to tappear bef re His He bor the Stipendiary | Mayistrate to-morrow forenoon to answer ito the charge of being instrumental in Miss , ness in the cuse, nas Stewart's disappearance. Richard Curran, the young man who, it will be remembered, was accompanying Miss and her sister on their return [rom mysteriously disap- witness evi- that been the Stewart | Doyle’s, when she so has } i.’ likely ‘U0 been arrested as a material understood have pe ire d, iwho is give other appear as witaesses in 'a number of persous |s immoned to i Case | Ottawa Letter. | THE RYKERT SCANDAL —-PUBLIC HEALTH— NEW LINES OF STEAMEKS-——-PUBLIC WORKS AT CASCUMPEC, ETUC. ’ ( Spe 3a, Corr sp idence o/ The Examiner. ) The House has worked hard this week, faud some of the proceedings were of a highly exciting character. The Rykert case oc- cupied part of Monday afternoon and the whole of Tuesday’s session. Sir Richard Cartwright’s speech, in moving his resvlu- tion, was a Vigorous one; bit his own party sdmit that its effect was greatly marred by his attempt to inculpate the Government. Mr. Davies delivered a really brilliant and el q sent speech, which was attentively] isten- jed to by bot sides of the House. Of course, it bore strongly against Rykert, but Mr. Davies avoided the track which Sir Richard had followed, and -kept directly to the question, Further consideration of the matter was postponed till Monday next, " h nh the case will probably be re ferred to he Commitiee on Privileges and Elections. Mr. Adam Brown’s Bill, known as the ** Dickey Bird Bill,” got the G. B. in cow- mittee, despite Mr. Brown's efforts to the contrary. Hefought gallantly, taking up the whole of Wednesday evening's ses- sion. But it was no use, and we have heard the last of the Pigeon Bill for this sessiu 1. Dr. Roome, one of the professional men on the Government side, brovght up the question of the health of the Dominivn, and moved for the establishment «f a Health Department with a responsible head, for the purpose of preventing a spread of dis- ease, collecting mortuary statistics and edu- cating the people as far as possible in a}l health and sanitary matters. Dr. Roome referred to the great progress which has been made duriug the last 22 years; but to bring thisabout many milins of dollars had been expended in opening up channels of commerce. Little, however, had been done to advance the heaith interests of the country. The result of Legislation in Great Britain had been a large decreise in the death rate. Comparing the death rate of England with that of Canada, there would have been 15,000 more persons living in Canada at the cluse of last year, had Eng- land’s death rate prevailed here. Od Lon- don had a death rate of 185 per 1,000, while Montreal, with beiter natural sanitary con- ditions, had a death rate of 348. Ottawa's death rate was 337, and Huil’s 377 per 1,000. Dr. Roome held that 20,000 lives were sacrificed annually in Cauada which might be saved. The direct lossin money hrough our high death rate was $54,000,- 000 a year, and the indirect loss $6,000,000 more. Several members spoke in support of Dr, Roome’s motion. Sic John Macdona'd acknowledged the great importance of the subject, and said that it had not been over- looked by the Government. ‘The Premier suggested a convention between the Domin- ion and Provincial authorities fur the dis- cussion of the question, and maturing of a plan which woul! meet the case. After the subject had been well ventilated, Dr. Roome’s motion was withdrawn. A whole afternoon was taken up in dis- cussing 4 motion favoring the erection of monuments tothe Canad ‘an heroes of the war of 1812, etc. A number of patriotic speeches were delivered, and the motion was ac- cepted by the Government and carried. A discussion took place the same after- noon on aresovlution dealing with the ex- pediency of increasing the bounty now al- iowed fishermen in proportion to the in- creased bounty allowed mauufacturers of pig iron, Upon motion, on Thursday, for House to {go into committee of suppiy, Mr. Milis moved an amendment to the effect that, in the expenditure of public money, the pub- lic interest and not party tavoriteism should control; and in the choice of places for the erection of post offices, custom houses, and buildings for inland revenue purposes, re- gard should be had to the amount of revenue collected and the amount of busi- ness done. Mr. Mills disclaimed all in tention of attacking the present administra- tion, but his shaft had a puint all the same. I: the Opposition expected that the Govern- ment would consider it an assault on their policy and be driven to defence, they mis- calculated, for Sir John Macdonald put a wet blanket on the business by stating that the Government had no objection to the motion, and accordingly it passed. In the uebate several of our Island members were heard from—in fact ali of them, except Dr. Melntyre. They claimed that the Island was unfairly treated in the expenditure of public moneys. On Friday afternoon, Mr. Laurier moved a v.ts of censure upon the Government four not getting through the work faster. Hecom- plained that the most important measures had not been touched, and, of course, blam- ed the Government for everything. Mr. Foster replied, and charged that, if there was any delay it was due to the obstructive policy of tLe Opposition, who by incessant talking blucked the business. ‘lhe motion was defeat-d by a vote of 95 to 57. Late on Friday night, in Committee of Supply, oneof the biggeat seenes of the session was enacted, ‘The question before the Committee was the granting of a sub- aidy of $35,000 for three lines of steamers running between Halifax or St. John and the West Indies’ ‘he Opposition took '¢Xception toths vote which, they cuntend- ed, was excessive, and was in the jnberest jot Mr, Baird, 24, P,, for Queen's, N. B., | | | who is interested inthe company. Mr. Blake, in the course of some remarks, made some very sarcastic allusions to Mr. Baird, which had the effect of bringing Prof. Weldon, of Albert, N. B., to his feet. It was easy to see that the Professor was cross, and he went for Mr. Blake in fine style. He said it was a great thing to have a giant’s strength, but it was painful to see it misused. Why did not Mr. Blake a' tack his equals, and not the youngest men.- bers of the house / If parliamentary eti- quette did not forbid, he would characterize Mr. Blake’s conduct as that of the bully and the coward. If anyone had reason to be ashamed of his conduct, it was not Mr. Beird, but Mr. Blake, It wasa scene to be remembered, However, before adjourn- ment, Mr. Baird made explanations, Mr. Blake made apologies, ‘*‘and everyone went home, well satisfied with the even. ing’s entertainment. To a question asked by Mr, Perry, the answer was returned that about 300 feet of brush work was, during the winter of 1889, placed on the West end of the work already dove at Cascumpec Harbor, to con + plete the shore front, and the sum of $309 expended thereon. The work was carried on under the superintendence of the light keeper at Sandy Island, and under the general direction of the Agent ot Marine at Charlottetown. in answer to Mr. Perry, Mr. Colby said that the Agent of Marine at Charlottetown had been authorized, on the 30th January last, to carry out certain breastweorking required forthe protection of the Sandy Island light at Alberton harbor. He was limited to an expenditure of $400 and re- ceived general instructions to carry out the work in the most economical and useful way. For work of a similar character done last year, Mr. Montgomery was paid 50 cents per load for brush in place, and Messrs. Montgomery and Wells each 50 cents per ton for stone in place. Mr. Davies has moved for copies of all petitions to the Minister of Railways since Ist January, 1889, from employes of the LC. R. workshops at Moncton, and the P. E. 1. Railway, asking for an increase of wages; and also for copies of all answers to the same from the Department of Railways or any cefficial thereof. In making this motion, Mr. Davies drew attention to the discrimination existing between the pay of the I. OC. R. employes and that of the em- ployes doing the same class of work on the Island road, a discrimination which Mr. D. declared was unjust, and urged should be discontinued. No further discussion took place, but wher the papers are brought down the subject will doubtless be venti- lated. ' [u moving fora comprehensive return re- garding the blasting Operations at Cascum- pec harbor, Mr. Perry’ drew attention to the necessity of the rock being removed as soon as blasted, and that it shouid not be allowed to remain to obstruct navigation. In answer to a question, the Mhnister of Agriculture stated that the two-rowed seed barley is expected before 1st April, and will be forwarded immediately on its ar- rival to those who have applied for it. It is being shipped in two-bushel bags, and will not be distributed to Agricultural So- cieties but to farmers only. The Banking Bill is to be introduced next week, and the Budget Speech may be de- livered about the 21st inst. W. C. D, March 16th, 1899. _— nn -<— Military Meeting. THE anrual business meeting of the officers of the 82nd Battallion was held yesterday at 2.30 p. m. in J. D. McLvod’s Hall. It was one of; he most interesting meetings ever held by the battalion. The attendance was good. Lieut.-Col. Dogherty presided. Reports of the Band and Regi- mental Committees were submitted by the Secretary-Treasurer, showing a considerable balance to the credit ot the battalion. The following committees were appvinted for the ensuing year : Band Committee—Surgeon Warburton, Capt. H. M. Davidson, Capt Stewart. Regimental Commmittee—Capts. Crockett, Hooper, and Alexander. Lieut.-Col. Dogherty called the attention of the officers to the probability of annual drill in camp this year, and trusted that they would make ali the necessary arrange- ments in time. He also referred tu the very excellent report of D. A. G. of No. 12 District with reference to last year's camp, and to the satisfaction it was to him- self as commanding offcer that the camp had been so successful. The conduct of both officers and men was ail that could be expected. The Seeretary of the Batallion Rifle As- sociation submitted his annual report, show- ing the progress the Association had made since its organization a year ago; also the prize list of the first competition which was held last October. The report was unanimously adopted. It was also agreed to have the next prize meeting early in July next. The following compose the council for the present year : President—Lt.-Col, Dogherty. Vice-President —Major Purdy. Members of Council.— Major McLeod, Capt. McPhail, Quarter Master Davison, Capts. Stewart, Crocket, Hooper and Alexander. Secy-Treas,—Statf--ergt. M. Allan. Lt.-Col. Dogherty stated that he had en- tered a Battalion ‘Team to compete in the Canadian Rifle League the coming summer, and he had no doubt but that the team would give a good account of itself when the time comes to compete fur the Domin- ion trophy. It was moved by Capt. Hooper, seconded by Capt. Crocket, that Capt. Stewart be Capt. of the team. After some discussion on other matters connected with the interior economy of the Battalion, the meeting adjourned. 42+«6«+ rr Be Warned in Time. Sir, —If it is possible that arsenic can in some ** unaccountab‘e ” way get into bottles of whiskey of the ** Ivanhoe” brand, the Patriot has done well to let the public know the fact, For myself, I always thought that whiskey itself is more or Jess poisonous. (It is wel] that those who do not share my opinion sh: dd be informed that it is occasionaily (bef re the cork is drawn) supplemented by the leadly arsenic—even when the bottle bears the favorite brand. ANTI-ALCOHOL. —_——_— a Fresh Halibut, Codfish, Haddock and Fin- owe Ha idiey cvceived at the Fish Market.. mar20 li room for Spring arrivals, edamame = THURSDAY. MARCH 20 ¥6u We have placed on our centre counters a large Rum ‘ber of Odds and Ends from diferent departments, which we purpose closing oul ai exiremely low prices to make sre invited te call and examine the goods and prices, BEER BROS. ‘HIS GREAT CHA: further notice price $2,10, now $1.50; old price $1.45, now 70¢. NOTICE—BRAND sell at invoice prices. Charlottetowa, Maroh 20, 1#99, ,y TT OA isd C. B. Warren's Dankrupt Stock of Boots and Shoes. will be continued until Men’s Shoes, old price $1, now 50c.; Men’s Long Boots, old Women’s Pebble Button, old price $1.50, now 85¢> Women’s Strong Boots, old price $1.28, now 7dc.; Women's do, old price $1, now 65c.; Boys’ Long Boots, now 85c; Cnild 1 Long Boots, old price $1.28, NEW GOODS! -Come and see 7 Cases of Boots and Shoes opened for the first time, and which we will GORE BROS. TO THE in a position to offer Woe eS IRA > [Rp tereee Wholesale Stock of Furniture. —__—_—(x) —___——— Chairs, Bedsteads, Lounges, Bedroom and Par- ior Sets, Tables, Hall Stands, &e. —_—_——(\)-_-——- AVING an extensive and well-equipped Factory, we aer to the Trade of this Island FURNITURE at prices that will compete with outside manu- facturers, and we solicit a share of the Spring orders. MARK WRIGHT & CO. Charlottetown, March 14, 1990—dy 2aw wky Prices reasonable. Charlottetown, Feb. 25. 1890—2aw wky “A GRAND TIMEKEEPER Is what one of our Customers said the other day when he left his Rockford Watch to be cleaned after wearing it constantly for nearly four years, and without costing him a cent. A few Rockfords left; also Waltham and Elgin Watches i. W. TAYLOR, CAMERON RLOCK At Public Auction. Government House, by Public Auction, Commencing at 2 o'clock, p. m., All the LUMBER. in the Old Exhibition Buildings, consisting of BOARDS, SCANT- LING, e:c., will be offered in sections to suit purchasers. Terms Cash. E H. NORTON & CO., mch2?0—dw Auctioneers, APPLES, BY AUCTION. fate yt aoa at Rooms, 2 o'clock, p. m., 30 Barrels APPLES. R. BEAIRSTO, mch20 Auctioneer. Electrical Gas Lighters. O unsightly wires ; no matches; no dan- ger; anyone can use it; instantaneous. ‘the most convenient apparatus for the pur- pose. Will light a burner 100 feet away Each instrument a fixture. No springs to break and no points to blacken, asin other machines. Satisfaction guaranteed. FRED E. MORRIS, Electrician, Corner Queen and Water Streets, City. mch2) two good Good wages to Apply at once stating terms, to PETER BROWN, Wallace Bay (North Side), We ee by two Farmers, Men tor one year. good men, Help Wanted. | LUMBER, MAIL CONTRACTS. | | a | ! oe es addressed to the Fostmaster- ia General will be received at O>tawa, ‘un‘il noon on FRIDAY, 2ad Mey next, for Her Majesty’s Mails on W* are instructed to sell on the OLD the conveyance of EXHIBITION GROUNDS, near proposed contracts for four vears from Ist ' July next, ove viz. :— ‘each of the following routes, On Tuesday Next, March 25th, | Blooming Point and Tracadie Cross, semi- weekly. Farmington and Mansfield, do. | Gowan Irae and Souris East, do. j 'Greenwich and Head St. Peter’s Bay, do. Marie and Milburn, do. Printed notices containing full information as to conditions of proposed contracts may be seen, and blank torms of tender may be ob- tained, at the Post Offices at which the ser- vices commence and terminate, or at the office of the subscriber, F. pe ST. C. BRECKEN, Asst. P. O. Inspector, Post Office Inspector’s Office, Charlottetown, P. E. L., Merch 20, 1890, mch20—3i dw SALT! SALT! SALT! ~(\(\ EUSHELS OF TURK’S ISLAND Lov! SALT, in Store. mech 15—tt TEA AND FANCY SALE. PEAKE BROS, & CO, ' ; | } ; | 1 HE Ladies of St. James Church will hold their annual TEA AND FANCY SALE [¥ ST. JAMES’ HALL, oh DN ee Thursday, April 10. mch20—4i pdwky Oumberisud Co,, N. 5. | Murch 7—2aw pat _ 1890. | ae, Household Foruiture f AM INSTHKOCI ED my oo MOORR ‘ KSQ., to sel by Auction at his Resi. dence, King Square, On Thursday, 27th instant, AT 1l O'CLOCK, A, M., His Household Furniture, consisting of Par. lor, Dining Room and Bedroom Seis, Carpets 1. Paintings. Stesl Ragtavincs (Ace Oil ] aluting » ete sagraving (Art Union) Crockery, Giassware, Stoves, Ki sils, etc., ete. chen Utem. G. M. HARRIS, Auc' joneer. The Master and tie Soul, (AN EASTER BY THE REV. UW. B. 1G, Rector of St. Luke’s Cathedral), Halifax, mehlg ‘ADI CARD), For sale at W. R. WATSON’S, Prigg 19 cents Proezeds for Charity. mehig Electric Gas Lighters, N°? unsightly wires, no attachments, no - waste matches, no danger of fire, cap b: used by a child, no battery, always ready for use, convenient to bandle, cau be carried from jet to jet aod used ini‘iions of t'mes, and taus effect a saving in the end. Price §§. For sale at Watsou’s Drug Store. menlg to ha ge , HOUsE WITH STABLE on Pileasan} £ Street, at present occupied by Miss Tweedy Possession Ist of April. 5 | WILLIAM DODD, mchli9 Rare Chance. ‘RE ‘HAT VALUABLE PROPERTY situate on the corner of Pownal and King Streets, known as the ‘‘ Terrace House,” ig now in the market, and will be sold at a bar- gain. This property is so well known that turther deseription is unnecessary. If not sold at private sale before the Ist day of May next, it will on that day be offered at Public Auction, For further particulars apply to the owner on the premises. MRS. CATHERINE McKENNA. mchll—dy law wky THE WEATHER DORS aa << ais = TE iS — one = 7 ae he oni TI vp oat itt Never Varies. jani2 FOR SALE. y JHITE RUSSIAN SEED WHEAT, a very successful yielder, JOHN NEWSON. march] JUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that under The Comp nies Act” letters patent have been issued under the Great Seal of Canada, bearing date the Lith day of February, 1890, incorporating John Ings, of Cha: lotsetown, in Queen’s County, Provinee of Privce Edward Island, Esquive ; Lemuel ©, Owen, of the same place, s! Ipowner 5 Thomas W. Dodd, of the same place, mer- chant; Benjamin Rogers, of the same place, merchaut, Daniel Davies, of the same place, merchaut ; George Davies, of the same place, Kequie; Wiliam Welsh, of the same- place, Shipowner ; Thomas Heath Haviland, of the Same place, barr IS Ler-at-iaw'; Edw ard J. Hodgsva, of the same place, barrister-at-law ; Louis H. Davies, of the same place, barrister- at-law; Wiiliam Richards, of Bideford, in Prince County, in said Islend, shipowner ; John Yeo, of Port Hill, in said County afore- sail, shipowner, and Israel Longworth, of Truro. in the Province of: Nova Scotia, bartis- ter-at-law, for the following purposes :—lo purchase, hire, acquire, own, charter, navigate and maintain, either alone or with any other corporation or coiporatious, or with any pet- son Or persons, steamships, sailing vessels and ail other kinds of craft for the carrying and conveyance of passengers, goods, chatte’s, wares and merchandize between tbe ports of the Dominion of Canada and to, from and between any ports out of Canada wherever situated, and to prosecute and carry on the business of common carriers of passengers and gvods, forwarders and tradeis and of wharfin- ge's and_warebousemen, and to acquire and hold shares in any such craft as their busines* may require, and to purchase the franchise, property, rights and privileges of any com- pany constituted for like purposes as are here- inbetore set forth or any of them, and wher ever and by whatsoever authority incorpor- ated, and to acquice and hold such real estate as may be deemed to be requisite for the pur- poses aforesaid or any of them, througoout the Dominion of Canada—by the name © ** The Charlottetown Steam Navivation Com- pany (Limited),’ with a total capital stock © touar huncied thousand led into one thousand shares of four hundred dollars. Dited at the office of the Sycretary of State ot Canada, this 7ch day of Maich, 1890. J. A. CHAPLEAU, Mevretary uf State. doli ars, aly srhl3—dw 2aw