DAILY EXAMINER, | Tui AUGUST 13 1883. } Strikes. Tne New York Ji/erald has started an agitation for a postal telegraph ser- vice similar to that in operation in Eng- land. As things now are, the public have no guarantee that messages will be forwarded immediately. When skilled | operatives strike for higher wages, and raw hands are takeo on in their place, mistakes in transmission, as well as de- lays, areaptto occur. It does not seem right that any private company should have the power of inconveniencing the public because of a strife with their em- ployees. In England the telegraph de- partment has worked satisfactory and more than paid for itself. The power of private corporations who run railroads and forward messages, must of course have some limits; they have vir- tually undertaken a public trust; they cannot ask beyond a certain price fer any services they may perform. But they can put the pressure on from within ; and long hours aed increased work are rewarded with scarcely enough to enable the operatives to live. The functions of Government are certainly very wide already; aud public services have not always been performed without jobbery ; still when it becomes a toss-up between a wealthy monepoly, who have the power of retarding important business through strife with their employees, and a Govern- ment, though somewhat ivefficient, one feeis inclined to call heads for the Government especially in view of an election. There is no reason why as much business capacity should not be displayed by a Government as by an individual or corporation. A Govern- ment would have no object in makivg large profits; it could afford reasonable wages to its workmen; and the delays that now hamper trade and travel would not be so liable to occur. ——<—@ 2 ¢ oe. ee Norma! School Examination. Tue following is the list of candidates who have secured a pass entitling them to attendance at the Norimal School. There were four papers set, in Arithmetic, English, History and Geography respectively, each of which was valued at 100, thus making a total possible value of 400. It will be seen that rather more than the usual proportion of applicants have been successful in obtain- ing 200, the minimum pass value:— Wallace D. McIntyre, New Perth, 337. Hammond J. Smith, New Glasgow, 311. James Mcleod, Springton, 310. Abeona Gregor, New Glasgow, 296. Carrie W. Darby, Abram’s Village. 293. Fred. T.Norton, Georgetown Royalty, 236. Ulalia McDonald, Souris, 276. Martin McLean, Charlottetown, 276. Lillie D. Johnson, Mantague Bridge 275. Fred. A. McMillan, Alberry Plains, 274. Franklin Webster, Dunstaffnage, 274. George T. Dewar, New Perth, 268. Hattie F. Holland, Crapaud West, 267. Malcolm A. Beaton, Fiat River, 264. Samuel D. McPhee, Glen William, Lot 63, 264. George Arthur, Alberton, 263. Jeremiah H. Blaquiere, New Glasgow, 262. B. Hedley Balderston, North Wiltshire, 262. Ida Leslie, Souris, 261. Lula E. Myers, Hampton, 260. Patrick Rice, Montague Bridge, 260. P Martin McKinnon, Brooklyn, Lot 61, 259. Fulton J. McGougan, Malpeque, 258. William P. McNally Abram’s Village, 258. George W. Schurman, Little York, 257. Zachariah Peters. New Glasgow, 256. James A. McInnis, Souris, 254. : Neil A. Murchison, Mount Buchanan, 53. John O’Brien, Montague West, 252. Edith Murray, Charlottetown, 251. Eliza Jane Bernard, Clifton, 251. Edwin Dawson, Summerside, 249. William Ayers, Union Road, Lot 33, 249. Angus McDonald, Charlottetown, 247. J. K. McLaughlin, Souris, 246. John Gillis, Springton. 246. Simpson Gordon, Alberton, 245. Francis J. L. McCormack, Goose River, Lot 55, 245. Albert E. Douglas, Head of Hillsborough, 245. J. O. Arsnault, Abram’s Village, 242, Florence McPhail, Montague Bridge, 242. Katie Ferguson, Hampton, 242. ae McAulay, Georgetown Royalty, 238. John A. McLeod, Mt. Buchanan, 238. Augusta Newson, Crapaud West, 237. John McMillan, Alberry Plains, 237. John R. Protit, Clifton, 236. Walter McMillan, Alberry Plains, 236. awe B. Balderston, North Wiltshire, — M. Campbell, Georgetown Royalty, Maggie McLean, Ringwood, 230, J. Preston Tuplin. Summerside, 230, Jane M. Le Page, Charlottetown, 229, Duncan A. Stewart, Brudenell, 227, Mary McPhee, North River, 227, Janie Dawson, Victoria, 226 Peter D. McGuizan, New Glasgow, 226. Thomas Smith, Montague Bridge, 223. Geerge H. Stewart. Southport, 223. Florence Crawford, Charlottetown, 223. Mary P. Power, New Perth, 220. Ellen MeDonald Pisqmd East, 220. Annie Brehaut, Charlottetown, 219. Jobn A. McDonald, Hermanville, 219. Annie Alexander, Stanhope, 218. Johu 8. H, Leard, Tryon, 216. Lizzie H. Johnstone, Somerset, 216. Maggie Suith, New Glasyow, 215. Eliza Aitken, Montague Bridge, 214. Maria Cavanagh, Uigy, 211. Herbert McLeod, Dunstaffnage, 210. Grace Newsom, Crapaud West, 209. Bessie L. Gregor, Charlottetown 208. | Lena A Ellis, Albe: ton, 207. ’ John D. McMilian, Wood Islands 206. George D Ireland, Aiberton, 206. . Fannie E. McIver, Somerset, 206. Celia Ciements, Murray Harbor South ' ’ ' Isabella Shaw, Mount Buchanan, 208 ' M. Isabella McLeod, Orwell, 2 John Jay, Piequid East, 203, Murdoch McKinnon, Brooklyn, Lot 61, 203. Mary Martin, Murray Harbor Road, 203. Lucy J. Reid, Alberton, f202. Catherine Duify, County Line, 202. Mary A. Perry, Alberton, 201. Amelia Palmer, DeSable, 200. Peter C. Cunningham, Alberton, 200, Chas. Ed. Meclver, Somerset, 200. Janie Danville, Port Hill, 200, George Wisner, Murray Harbor Road, 200, <b eo? Railway Employees’ Picnic. The seventh annual picnic of the Railway Employees was held at Marie on Saturday. Early in the morning the weather was threatening, but the day proved exception- ally fine. Hundreds of pleasure seekers might be seen at an early hour proceeding in the direction of the depot to embark for the grounds. Mr. Galbraith, with the Band of the 82nd battalion, was early at the depot, and under his talented leader- ship played off the first train at 7.30 a. m. This train consisted of twelve cars, under the management of Conductor John McDonald. At 8a. m. the second special left the depot under the management of Conductor D. H. Macgowan. The band having played off the first train accompanied this one, and as_ their car trimmed with shrubbery attached to the rear of the train, passed through the depot the martial strains of the band were quite enlivening. At about 2 p. m., Mr. Superintendent Coleman, accompanied by a number of friends, arrived on the grounds, by special train. The trip to Marie was most pleasant. At one time there could not have been less than one thousand persons on the ground. Swings, quoits, dancing, boating, &c., &e., were heartily enjoyed. All games were entered into with spirit, but the one which particularly interested the spectators was number five on the programme— Throngh the Maze. This game originated with the British soldiers in Malta, and was introduced here by Mr. Unsworth, the popular Mechanical Superintendent, from a diagram inthe New York Graphic. Too much praise cannot be given Mr. Unsworth for the whole-hearted and impartial manner in which, as chairman of the committee of management, he carried out the different sports on the programme. At 5 o’clock, the first special left for the city, followed at 5.30 by the Superintendent’s special, leav- ing special No. 3at the grounds, which left at a later hour; all arriving safely at the city without the slightest accident. The following isa list of the successful competitors :— DOUBLE SCULL RACE, ist prize, 88, Chas. Simmons and Chas. Smith; 20d, $4, Thos. Ronahan and Geo. Worthy. FOOT RACE, Ist prize, $2, Chas. Smith; 2od, $1, Walter Binns. THROUGH THE MAZE. Ist prize, $3, J. Artemas Allin; 2nd, $2, Jefferson Gardiner; 3-d, $1, Walter Binns. STANDING JUMP. _ Ist prize, $2, Alex. Campbell; 2nd, $1, Chas. Smith. WHEELBARROW RACE ist prize, $2, J. A. Allin; 2ad, $1, John McInnis, St. Peter's Bay. PUTTING THE STONE. ist prize, $2, Alex. Campbell; 2nd, $1, Amos Adams. HURDLE RACE. Ist prize, $2, Charles Smith; 2nd, $1, Amos Adams. BEST HIGHLAND PIPER, ist prize, $4, Peter Ferguson, BEST SWORD DANCE. 1st prize, $2, Daniel Fraser. BOY'S FOOT RACE. Ist prize, $2, Joseph Poole; 2nd, $1, Jas McKie. POTATO RACE. [st prize, $2, Jefferson Gardiner; 2nd, $1, James McKie. THROUGH THE MAZE, NO. 2, Ist prize, $3, J. A. Allin; 2nd, $2, James McKie; 3rd, $1, Charles Smith. BOYS’ SACK RACE. Ist prize, ‘$2, James McKie; 2nd, $1, Frank McKie. Tne prizes in the four-oared and single scull races which did not take place will be competed for on the Hillsborough River, of which due notice will be given. *»2_ee - --—-————-— ’ Our Volunteers. PROVINCIAL RIFLE SHOOTING AT KENSINGTON RANGE.—THE MILITIAMEN WELL REPRE- SENTED.— GOOD SHOOTING. Notwithstanding the heavy rain, a large number of the Militiamen of the Province gathered at Kensington Range to-day, to contest the annual Provincial matches. The first match was one for all- comers, at 200 yards distance, and open to all members of the Association. The regulations for the All-Comer’s match provide that marksmen shall fire, either in a kneeling or standing position. Such a rule as the above made shoot- ing awkward to many of the shooters who have hitherto had the privilege of lying down with head towards the target, still there were some good scores made, especially those of Lieut. Macdougall, Corp. Dover, and Sergt. Hooper, the former two making Jl and the latter 30, out of a possible 35. The rain also militated to a large extent against good shooting, but scores between 20 and 30 were common. The result of the match was received too late for to-days issue. Summerside Exports. SUMMERSIDE, Aug 11. Shipped per steamer ‘‘Princess of Wales,” Cameron, master, for Point du Chene :— Seed ccsheeety: $230 00 170 lambs, . : 17°.00 19 cases eggs . ° . ‘ 8. 15 bbls mackerel site coeaet 120.00 | THE DAILY —_ 1. akan TELEGRAPHIG NEWS, (Specrat Desparcues T0 THE EXAMINER, ] The Operators Strike. New York, Aug. L5. The Superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Co. reports, this moraing, that fifteen wires have been cut or inter- rupted in the southern circuit, principally to Washington and Philadelphia, in Jer- sey Meadows, between Jersey City and carshops, on the Western roates. There is no apparent change in the condition of affairs at the Western Union Office, to-day, and the strikers seem still firm. A Riot. Vienna, Aug. 15. Forty-two workmen who took part in the attempted demonstration here,.last evening, before the office of the Director of Police, owing to the seizure of the workmen’s paper, were arrested. Fourteen persons are suffering from wounds inflicted during the charge of the police and dragoons on the mob. —— The Franco-Chinese Difficulty. ee Lonvon, Aug. 13. A despatch dated Hanoi, Aug. 5th, says river gunboats are there preparing tem- porary armor for their boilers. 0g Seam points toa severe eneounter. The French have no Artillery horses or mules. The enemy is pressing closer both there and at Namdia. It is believed the Viceroy of Younna is forwarding assistance to the enemy. Death to Christians. Lonpon, Aug, 13. A riot broke out in the Habut (/) quarter of Alexandria last night, in consequence of a report that the English doctors were poison- ing the natives. A mob attempted to destroy the ambulances crying ‘‘Death to Christians.” The outbreak was easily quelled by British troops and gendarmes, Lunibor Burned. Muskecon, Micu., Aug. 13. Yesterday morning 300,000 feet of lum- ber of the Peninsular Manufacturing Co., at North Muskegon, was burned, also the Company’s factory and dry kiln, and four box cars of the Cincinnatti and Western Michigan Railway. Loss heavy. Robbery and Murder. Fiorence, Montana, Aug. 11. A despatch states that Wells, Fargo & Co.’s express was robbed between River- side and Pioneer of $32,000. The express agent, John Collins, was killed, and one passenger wounded. Both horses were also killed. A Rictous Outbreak. Lisson, Ang. 13. A riotous outbreak occurred to-day a the town of Chavis, Portugal. Jt com- menced with a local grievance. A peasant was killed, and a colonel was wounded. Order has been restored. The Cholera. Lonpon, Aug. 13. There were 795 deaths from cholera in Egypt on Thursday, including 39 at Cairo, 295 in the province of Charkich, and 115 in the province of Fayoum. Instructions from Rome. Rome, Aug. 13. The Yatican has sent instructions to Bishops in Spain to abstain from sharing in the present political agitaticn in that country. The Spanish Insurrection. Lonpon, Aug. 11. A despateh from Madrid says the insur- rection in Spain is entirely ended. The Earl of Carnarvon. Lonpon, Aug. 13. The Earl of Carnarvon will sail from England for Canada in about two weeks. Weather Bulletin. Probabilities for the next 24 hours for the Maritime Provinces. ‘in Toronto, August 15--10 a. m. Moderate winds; fair to cloudy weather, with local rains. IMPORTANT DRY GOODS PURCHASERS, E, the undersigned, merchants of Char- lottetown, hereby agree to close our respective places of business at ONE O'CLOCK, on Thursday (Caledonia Day) August 16th instant, W. & A. BROWN &CO., JOHN McPHEE & CO J. B, MACDONALD, W. A. WEEKS & CO.,, L. E PROWSE, ROBERT YOUNG, PERKINS & sTERNS, GEO. DAVIES & CO, W, W. BEER. Aug. 13, 1883. Challenge t9 Pedestrians, HEREBY challenge any man up to the 00) AGE OF FIFTY YEARS, whether he isan American, Canadian, or any other nation- —— | ality, L1CARE NuT, to run a foot race, from $561.00 | One hundred yards to a mile or more, race to oo — Now being finished at M, Wright & Co’s, | eight parlor suits, latest styles, and best velue | in the vity, {julyl2 2wevd take place on Caledenian Club grounds, for any sum that can be agreed upon, J. BEVAN, Ch’t. wo, Aug. 11, 1883, oA MOLIN BE, ge Sh a a — —— Furniture. MARK WRIGHT & CO. ARE SELLING AT THEIR NEW WAREROOMS, 83 QUEEN ST. PARLOR SETS, BEDROOM SETS, Sideboards, Hall Stands, Muzic Stands, Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, Lounges, Looking Glasses, Window Poles (new styles), Cornices, and Furniture generally, At Rock Bottom Prices. Woven Wire Matrasses (the best bed in use) very cheap; Matrasses, in Hair, Moss, Fibre, Wool, Flock, Excelsior and Straw. GIVE US A CALL AS WE MEAN BUSINESS, Ch’town, Aug. 11, 1883.—2w wkly Im a= UGUST. NEW GooDs —AT THE— LONDON HOUSE. 20% New Tweeds, New Flannels, New Fieecy Cottons, New Bed Ticks, New Corsets, LADIES’ RUBBER CIRCULARS. GEO. DAVIES & CO. Ch’town, August 6, 1883. - DOMINION BOOT *, T%, SHOE STORE. CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES. 708 Clearing Prices, to make room for Fail Stock. Everyone in want of Boots, good and cheap, should go to West Side Queen Sireet, J. B. Macdonald's Boot Store. AUGUST. F Cleaning Prices this Month Clothing. for Dry Gords and Everyone in want of Cheap Goods should go to J. B. MACDONALD. Ch’town, Aug. 3, 1883.—wkly pres he Queen Street. — Se NL DOMINION SAFETY FUND. 0 Aik following acknowledgments for pzyments death ciaims show the promptitude with which such claims are paid by the Dominion Satety Fund Life Association :— As insurances are effected in this Associations at actual cost, with a small fixed charge for office comm'ssion, there caunot possibly he a more equitable and cheap system of life insurance. _ delay no heavy premiums, no enormous profits at the expense of the in. sured | This company having made the deposit of $50,000 at Ottawa, as required by law, offers this further guarantee as to the prompt payment of its obligations. Every policy in this Association for $1,000 is secured by the obligations of its members representing apwards of $2,000,000 and rapidly increasing. Frepericron,. N, B., July 3rd, 1883. To the President and Directors of the Dominion Safety Fund Life Assogiation, St, John N.B., GENTLEMEN :—I hereby acknowledge receipt of the sum of two thousand dollars, in {ull settlement of my certificates, Nos. 369, 370, on account of the death cf my husband, Dr games Henry Ellis, M. D. paid to me immediately upon presentation of proofs of his death. I beg to express my grateful thanks for your promptitude in paying the claim, and gladly authorize you to publish this letter, if you deem it desirable, in the interests of your valuable Association, ; Yours, respectfully, _ (Signed. ) Mexrcy Anne ELtls. Witness : (Signed.) Wesley Vanwart. Sr. Jonny, N. B., July 30, 1883. To the President and Directors of the Dominion Safety Fund Life Association, St. Jchn, N.B. GenTLemen,—I beg to offer you my sincere thanks for the promptitade with which my claim op your Association for one thousand dollars, as beneficiary on my husbavd, tie late Moses Lockhart, was paid to me as soon as the necessary papers were completed aud present- ed, and I trust the Association will continue to receive the support it so fally deserves, (Signed. ) Sakau LocKHAR?, C. A. Madonald. LEONARD MORRIS, Witness : ( Signed.) Summerside, Aug. 3, 1883,—ly Agent for P. E. Isiand. i SCOTTISH GATROadNG | i Séos. f\HE Annual Gathering of C.ledon an Club will take place on the Grounds of the Ho. John Longworth, CHARLOTTETOWN, ON 5 ‘ ' ne oh iY Thursday, 1osa lastant, The list of prizes for this year is the largest yet offered. A Public Holiday is proclaimed, Galbroith’s Band and Pipe Music will be ip attendance, Particulars in programmes, ROBT. J, CAMPBELL, Ree. Sec’y Ch'town, Auz, 13, —3i — AND — Refuse Deai, XO be sold by AUUTION, TO-MORROW (TURSAY) ev. +. ty Pownal Wharf,— 40,000 feet REFUSE DEAL, 4,000 feet HEMLOCK BOARDS, WILLIAM DODD, Ch'town, Aug. 13, ’83. Auctioneer. ‘Public Holiday. FENHE Caledonian Club heving appointed Thursday, the 16th day of August, inst,, for the exhibition of th ir Annual H ghiand Gathering and National ‘ames, His Worship the Mayor invites his fellow-citizens to cele- brate the oceasicn by a General Holiday. A. H. MACPHERSON, City Clerk, Mayor's Office, Aug. 13, 1883. tl 16 FLOUR, EIGHT GARLOADS, HAND AND TO 1£5 brs. HEXEL, MeNEILL, A. Presiden, el ek yon ON ARRIVE: 125 * DAILY BREAD, 625 “ CHOICE SUPERIORS, 125 “ EXTRAS. CARVELL BROS, Aug. 11, 1883.—2i oe COAL! GOAL! IN STORB, AND WILL BE SOLD CHEAP, Anthracite Egg ail Chostuat Sizes, PICTOU ROUND & NUT ALBION SLACK, (Vor Blacksmiths’ use, good), sydney Old Mines —AND — GOWRIE MINES ROUND, CAPT. JOHN HUGHES, Ch’town, Aug. 10. Water Street, [mo we fr pat tu th sa 3m. he pres 3m UY THE DAILY EXAMINER, the Cheapest and Newsiest paper in the Province, WANTS, LOST, FOUND, de. oe ry°O LET—'The Tenement House, on Cum- berland Street, lately occuy ied by W, H. Stewart. Esq., and formerly cwncd' by Mr. R. B. Heustis, Apply at the store of Davieon & Co., corner Great George and Kent Streets. fang 11 6i fgxHE CREAMER that I manufacture with iron is the ‘Champion.”—-Hexry D. Wapman, 55 Pownal St. {auld ANTED—A GIRL, abcui eightecn years, to do general housework, One from country preferred. Apply to Mre Geo. Tweedy, Spring Park Road, [augS lw whly 2i fy°O LET—A house containing six rooms. Apply to James McLeod, Spring Park , fau 4 OARDERS-—-A few boarders can be ae- 2 compodated at Mrs. Rodd’s, opposite Pickard’s Bakery. {jly 33 4VOR SALE-—Set of Tinsmith’s Toole, also a lot Tinware, cheap. Apply to Mra. Rodd, oppesite Pickara’s bakery. [jly 31 pS geen OLD CHINA~—A few specimens for sale, Apply Box 245, P. O., Cb town. [aug2 6: eod Road Ree BOOK — “Hogarth’s Analysis 2! Beauty,’ for sale Apply Box 245, , O, Ch’town, jaug 2 6i eod YO LET—That Dwelling House contain- ing twelve rooms, besides kitchen, on Upper Hillsborough Street, lat«ly occupied by Capt. Michael Foley. Apply to Henry Blatch, [y30 eod tf INEGAR—Just received a supply of Freuch Jmper:al Triple Vinegar, ware ranted of best quality. For sale at John Hobbs’ G.overy Store. faug 2 3w taw 1 LE1—(with izimediate possession) that handsome and commodious residence ia the northern suburbs of the city, on St. Peter Road, lately occupied by L. B. Archibald Esq, Enquire of Loxuworra & Haszanp. § [may 16,12 et ogg: Se Ree“ b i i a :