= Oy PL SE SS eS a + Che Daily Examiner APRIL 10, 1886. Legislative. Ture Patriot delivered yesterday its hackneyed witticisms about the speech of the Lieutenant-Governor at the open- ing of the Legislature. Of course, ** there was nothing io it”; and, indeed, it must be admitted that some points worthy of mention were not referred to. Probably it was native modesty, quite as much as mere forgetfulness, that pre- vented His Honor from congratulating the assembled wisdom of the Province on the gratifying fact that another year has passed and still the people are free from the burden of direct taxation, and from eolarging on the amounts saved to the country, a3 a result of the prudent and economical administration of His Honor in Council. At the close of their second term, just before again appealing to the electors, the Government might well have caused to be introduced into the Speech from the Throne a glowing paragraph on this point. The representatives of the people might also have been remiuded that the Govern- ment made several efforts to ‘reduce their expenditures even more than they did, and were unsuccessful only because of adverse influences which they could not control. The reduction of the Legisla- ture has from the first been a plank io the platform of the present administra- tion; and they would, we thivk, have done well had they taken the earliest opportunity of letting the people know that, notwithstanding their past failures, they inteud to persevere in their attempt. Their past failures were due to various causes, but most of all to the tenacity with which electors are disposed to hold on to franchise rights, even after they have ceased to be valuable. The right to vote for Legisla- tive Councillors is, it appears, still prized, though the exercise of the right involves the expenditure every year of a considerable sum which ought to be saved. The Government are, of course, bound to respect the feelings of Legisla- tive Council electors in this regard. But every one admits that the size of our Legislature is now altogether dispropor- tionate to the size of the Province and the number and importance ofthe duties to be performed by it; and by adopting the suggestion of Tae Examiner,the needed reduction might be made at once, and no right be taken away from any class of voters. By simply providing that one member be elected in each district in- stead of two, both houses would be reduced a half, and no voter would lose any cherished right which he now possesses. It will, of course, be objected that under this easy and simple plano both houses will be too small to preserve the dignity and perform the duties of Legislative bodies. This objection might be met by trying it durivg the course of the next term. [If it prove valid the two Houses might then be amalg mated ~ the Council electors continuing to elect representaves of the interests of property, or both Houses might be somewhat enlarged, according to the results of the experiment. The Patriot strives to extract some fun from the aunouncement that ‘a considerable purchase of stock of im- proved breeds has been made.”’ Appa- rently the Patriot deems the subject too undignified to be referred to by the representative of the Crown in a speech from the Throne. However this may be, we know of no matter of greater im- portance to this agricultural community than the importation of farm animals of the best breeds. Every farmer knows that the difference between keeping well- bred saleable animals and ill-bred un- saleable animals is the difference between profit and loss. It follows that if well- bred stock be brought to the Province, the Province, as a whole, will be more prosperous than if our farmers are restricted in the breeding of stock to ani- mals of mixed and impure blood. In mak- ing “a considerable purchase of stock of improved breeds ” the Government have, therefore, performed a practical service for which they deserve, as they will no doubt receive, the thauks of the Legisla- ture and community. ‘There can be no question that if some of our useless weeeds of men were replaced by well bred stallions, bulls, rams and boars the Province would be greatly benefited. Tue Ottawa correspondent of the Halifax Herald, telegraphing on the 8th, says that during recess Dr. Orton met the Globe man in the corridorand attacked him for a statement made in the Globe insinuating that the dector had taken too much of the ardent. There was ¢ lively fisticutf discuss- ion of the point. Each got the other's head under hié arm, and in consequence did not succeed in damaging the optica, injur- ing the proboscis, or drawing claret from his opponent’s cheek. It was emphatically a tie. “=. Cot. Hewrrr, commandaat of the Ruyal Military College, Kingston, is seriously ill. He retires on first May and will, we learn, at once return to Eogland if his health permits. His successor has not been named, although it is believed Lieut.-Col. Vliver, who has been connected with the College since it started, will be appointed to the command. A REGULAR meetin, of Boyne L. O Lodge No. 614 will 4 held ae Monday night ion their hall, at 8 p. m., at which 18 specially requested to 8 of great importance will every member attend as bueines be laid before them, By order of the W. M. *_~- THE majority of cust: cent higher mers buyi te - A. Bruce's, value them from 26 tesa a marked price, Get one. |PROVINGIAL LEGISLATURE, HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. Aprit 10. The House this forenoon went into Com- mittee of the Whole, on the reply to the speech of His Honor the Lieutenant- Governor at the opening of the Session, which is as follows :— To His Honor the Honorable Andrew Archibald Macdonald, Lieutenant Governor of the Pro- vince of Prince Edward Island, &c., &c., &e. May 1!T PLEASE Your Honor.—We, Het Majesty's loyal subjects the House of Assembly of Prince Edward Island, thank Your Honor for the Speech with which you have been pleased to open the present Session. We agree with Your Honor that the lateness of the Session is unavoidable, and the inconvenience, if any, we will cheerfully assume. i We are pleased to learn that the Joint Address of last Session to Her Majesty the Queen on the subject of the non-fulfilment of the Terms of Union with the Dominion has been forwarded. We are fully aware of the great loss sustained by this Province in consequence of the failure by the Dominion Government to carry out those Terms, and we learn with great satisfaction that during the recess two members of your ‘jovernment pro- ceeded to England on this matter. We thank Yonr Honor for the assurance that when the ofticial correspondence is received it will be laid before us The advancement of agriculture and_ the mark- ed improvement in stock raising as well as in the other industries carried on in this Province are matters for congratulation. It is with pleasure we learn that your Government have taken such steps as will enable this Province to compete at the London Exhibition, to be held in May next. We are glad to learn that in the interest of agriculture further purchases of improved stock have been made, aiih we feel assured good results will accrue to the farmers and stock raisers of the Province from the importation. We are pleased to have the additional evidence of the interest manifested by your Government in matters apper- taining to our husbandmen. We join with Your Honor in regretting the sad fatality attending the spread of smallpox in this Province last autumn, and we will readily give earnest consideration to any measures relating to vaccination and health that may be submitted to us. We thank Your Honor for the assurance that the accounts for the past year will be laid before us, and thatthe estimates for the current year will be submitted. We will give serious consideration to any measures relating to the administration of justice, to the public works of this Province, and to any other subjects that may come before us. Weassure Your Honor that we will carefully give our attention tothe public interests of the Province, and hope our deliberations may result in maturing such measures as shall promote the welfare of all classes. Mr. Alex. Martin, mover of the Address, made a very good speech, occupying in its delivery upwards of an hour. He touched upon the different subjects alluded to in His Honor’s Speech with marked ability. He said as the House was called for the despatch of business ata later period than usual, because of the delegation to England in the interest of the Province, he hoped useless discussion would be avoided as much as pessible, and the real Business of the country attended to without any unnec- essary delay, thereby shortening the ses- sion, and enabling members to return to their bomes at as early a period as possible. He alluded to the abolition of the Legis- lative Council and the measures taken for that purpose by the present Government, but which were thwarted by the Opposition. He spoke of the important object of the delegation to London, and expressed the hope that the rights of the Province in re- gard to winter communication with the mainland would be recognized and the Terms of Union iu that regard fulfilled. The improvement in agricultural pur- suits und stock-raising was reviewed, a8 well as the beneficial resulfs to the Pro- vince which must follow our exhibit to the Colonial and Indian Exhibition at London next month. He was followed by the seconder of the address, Mr. John McLean of Souris ; but the hour of adjournment having arrived, Mr. McLean moved that the debate be adjourned, and then the House adjourned until Monday next. The late Captain Holman. By the death of John -W. Holman, Esq., this community loses a most worthy citizen. The deceased was born in Bideford, Eng- land, in 1814. In April, 1844, accom- panied by his wife and his mother with her family of ten children of whom he was the eldest, he sailed from his native town in the ship Hartlan for Charlottetown. The ship was dismasted in a storm and nearly lost, but by the aid of a jury-mast was brought safely to Halifax. Here the Captain in- formed the passengers of whom there was a very large number that he would leave them to reach their destination as best they could. Mr. Holman and the late William Paimer ou behalf of the passengers waited on Lord Falkland, the Governor of Nova Scotia, and represented the case. The result was that the late Capt White, of North River, was engaged by the Captain of the Hartlan to take the passengers in his schooner to Charlottetown, where they arrived late in June, Mr. Holman was widely known in this, the land of his adoption, and was aniversally respected for his integrity of character. For many years he was Captain of the lat Queen’s County Cavalry, and was a most efficient officer. Ona his retirement he was presented by his men with a highly complimentary address, His sufferings were very severe during his illness, but were borne with resignation to God’s will. The deceased leaves a widow and one daughter, the wife of Rev. I. M. Mellish, of Yarmouth, N, S. The funeral yesterday afternoon was attended by a very large number of people. The services were con- ducted by the Revs. J. Shenton and W. H. Spargo. E27 - - Inspector Hawnrorp, of the Inland Revenue of St. John, N. B., has been superannuated, with an allowance of $600 a year. oniniieenil In all imitations of the Myrtle Navy tobacco yet attempted, either inferior etock has been used or the plug has been made a trifle lighter in weight. The latter defect is apt to escape the attention of the customer until he finds that he is smoking a greater number of plugs than before. plugs to the pound, and each plug is carefully weighed, _——_@-—— THe Gospel Army will hold a sacred concert in the Athenaeum on Mondey next, Tickets ten cents to all parts of the hall. cnnsiiaatel Every time you buy hats except at D. A. Broce’s you pay a higher price than you need. Senteegpsccans Iv is stated that Hon. Thomas White will visit British Columbia as well as the North- Weat Territories during the coming summer. —_—_»—_— from forty eents to twelve dollars—finest stock in the city--at the Diamond Bookstore. ove Au the leading styles of hats at D. A. Bruce's, A i eS el TEH DAILY The Myrtle Navy is made three | EE ae EXAMINER. “APRIL 10. 1886 ————— -“THE NEWS OF THE DAY. Carefully Collated by “The Ex- aminer’s” Reporters. A Nebraska Shylock recently took @ chattel mortgage on a well. The Ambassadors of the Powers have signed the Balkan protocol. The Welland Canal will be opened for navigation on Monday, 19th inst. There are 31 female preachers in the Universalist Church in the United States. One of the curiosities in a California museum is a cow's horn five anda half feet long. ; The French Minister of the Interior is taking especial pains to discourage emi- gration. North Carolina, formerly callled South Virginia, was once sold to the King’s agent for a house and £200. The Papal Consistory has been postponed until May, when it is expected the Arch- bishop of Quebee will attend. One of the most extensive chicken farm- ers in Pennsylvania is named Hatch. His first name should be Hennery. China denies that she has ever threatened to make reprisals for outrages on Chinamen in America unless compensated, Some one has figured up that it would take a man 5,000 years to read books, which are generally accepted as standard. The Socialists are very indignant with the French Government for the recent arrests at Decazeville, and threaten to resort to retaliatury measures. The Times’ Constantinople correspondent thinks that Gecece and Prince Alexander of Bulgaria, have secret encouragement in the course they are pursuing. A tool steel has been produced at a steel works at Philadelphia, which is harder than any tool steel that has hitherto been pro- duced, It is self-hardening, Cases of lead poisoning in Paris haya been traced to bread and flour, certain holes in the millstones which ground the grain having been filled up with lead. It is stated thec the Governor-General’s Foot Guards, Ottawa, will probably be dis- banded shortly and reorganized, owing to dissensions among the officers. The railway route over which the Czar of Russia travels to the Crimea will be guarded by 100,000 meu. These are the modern divinities that hedge a king. Colorado Springs gaol holds a tramp who has an ingenious harness~his own device— which he could fasten to the truck of a ear, and in which he could ride in safety all night, under the train and fast asleep. A New York judge has ruled that a hus- baud is liable for slanderous words spoken by his wife, and on this ruling a verdict of six cents was rendered by a jury against a man whose wife had uttered the slander. A line of sounditgs just completed across the South Pacific from New Zea- land to the straits of Magellan, by Com- mander Barker, U. S. N., found 3,002 fathoms, near Chatham Island, the great- est depth. Minneapolis is to have a twelve-story hotel, with the dining-room in the tenth story, the kitchen in the eleventh, and the laundry and servants’ quarters in the twelfth. It will cost $750,000, and accom- mod ate 500 guests. That lady in Washington society whose ‘‘inalaprop” remarks have been the won- der of the town this winter, said the other day, according to the Chronicle, ‘’ I always felt interested in Mrs. Blank, because she was a post-mortem child.” Maud Long, the brave Kansas girl who immortalized herself last winter by rescuing two children lost in the snow, has received besides several hundred dollars and a diamond or two, free tuition for a three- years course at the Warrensburg Normal hool. Alice Rosenbaum, a beautful young girl 15 years of age, was shot and killed in her father’s house in Milwaukee, Wis., Monday morning, by Isadore Liederbaum, an 18 year old friend of the family, who then killed herself. No cause of the double tragedy is known. A mercantile firm recsived the foliowing reply to an inquiry as to the character, etc., of a commercial traveller : ‘*‘ The gentleman you refer to deserves to be highly recom- mended. At one of the places he called at recently he was pitched out of doors three times in succession, but the fourth time he managed to land an order.” Fred. Grubbe, having served in the Eng- lish army throughout the Crimean war, spent eleven months in Andersonville pri- son, and participated in twenty-three bat- tles in the American war, now patiently trudges at the tail of a plough on his farm near Auburndale, Wis., in the effort to secure grub suflicient for his family of four- teen children. From Chicago comes the story of an American absconder returning to Chicago and undergoing a three years’ sentence, in preference to remaining in Canada another year. Probably he felt so utterly lonely in a nation of honest men, that life became unbearable, and he had to return to the country where he could rub against more congenial spirits. A horrible murder has just been dis- covered in Brunswick county, Virginia. The victim was the child of a woman named McWatts, who is supposed to have committed the crime. The body of the child was found in the woods cut in two, and the two parts hidden in different places. The murderess has been arrested and committed to await an examination. A strange parallel to the Oregon disas- ter occurred near San Francisco, on the ist inst. The schooner J. H. Congdon was wrecked off Point Reyes. Her crew was lost. The supposition was that the vessel had struck a hidden rock. An ex- amination of the wreck, however, showed Ownx thousand dollars worth of Spectacles | that the schooner had been struck amid ships, and cut almost in two, evidently by a steamer or other craft going at a high rate of speed. It is feared that the un- known vessel which sunk the schooner has one to the jbottom with all on board. he wrevk occured before daylight. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. —— Mr. Turnbull Borne Out. Srr,— Your journal of the 2nd to hand, with a letter from T, T, Turnbull, Esq., in reference to water pipe. Mr. Turnbull is correct. I never made use of any such statement in reference to using lead pipe lined with asphalt, in any shape or form. My intention from the first was: cast iron pipe, and notheng else. Please insert and oblige, Yours very truly, W. Perry, Jr. Gaol Sqvare. Sir,—I am pleased to see that some of our City Councillors have seen the necessity and policy of, at least, putting a fence around the gaol Square, as it is one of the most public thoroughfares for all strangers and pleasure seekers who visit our city. Richmond Street West, and Sydney Street, both lead to the Esplanade, and West Street to the Governor's residence and the public park. The Square is at present beautified by piles of stones and sand, giving shelter to the id'e boys of the city, from which fortifications they fire siones at each other and at pedestrians, so that it is dangerous for the neighbors or any others to go up Richmond Street in the afternoon or evening ; while the windows in the im- mediate neighborhood are continually in danger of being destroyed. A smal! amount will fence the Square; and I have no doubt, from the conversations I have had with them, the property holders in the neighbor- hood will liberally subscribe for planting trees, &c., in it. Hoping that you will do me the kindness to give this space in your very useful paper, am, &c., A ConsTtanr READER. Ch’town, April 8, 1886 ASSETS, NEARLY - -—— — THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO, OF NEW YORK eneeeseenemernescned() ener - = $1069,000,000.60 o The Wealthiest Company in the World, 0 BEYOND COMPARISON. 0 The following examples of curreat payments in 1885 on policies issued by this Company are beyond comparison ; therefore they must stand alone unchallenged, ax showing the best results attained by any company : Name and Address. Chas. Brewer, Boston, Mass................ baa buaare PR Ge eo eee Pore ee ore e a. ah DO MORE, POE, TUMMOD.. .0.5 5 00-0 8G occes. Francis Thompson, Charlestown, Mass.......... J. J. Bergen, Brooklyn, N. Y¥.......+ i ees), an G. G. Spencer, - ie gd eT Ss FE a J6un W. DoW, Troy, Me] es. oso ccbcd. os. c0e John P. Howard, Englewood, N. J..............08s W.F. Babcock, San Francisco, Cal.......+-seses0 seeks ss 5 othe ned IBC so0kecsecenasecbbesse Thomas Talbot, N. Billerica, Mass...............+.... Amount Policy and of Policy, | Additions. | “4g tions, i te Stitt ne co $01,000 $14,501 1 ae 10,000 4,717 14,717 Lac wie ao ies 10,000 4 O84 14,984 an 5,006 3,414 8.414 5 ky cepades 19,000 336 15,336 sedeeees,, 5,000 3.397 a seaeeeeel 5,000 6,72 11,729 ihe hie’ 5,000 5,689 10,639 yer Nets.. 5,000 8,229 13,229 saehiees'es 3,000 3,894 6,894 “oie $68,000 $60.840 $128,810 business, but taken from a long list of such Sach splendid results have never bee other company. Ch’town, April 10, 1886. The face of the polices amounted to $68,000 ; the policy-holders received in addi- tion as a profit upon their investment $60,840, or a total of $158,840. The above are not isolated or remarkable payments selected during many years of claims paid in 1885. n reached, nor nearly approached, by any JT. MACHACHERN, AGENT FOR P. E. ISLAND. CARD OF THANKS. N R. VINNICOMBE desires to convey his sincere thanks to the ladies and gentle- men (particularly the ladies) who took part in the Orchestral Concert, and by their skill rendered it such an eminent success. Apni 10th, '86. Sons of Temperance. ‘FRE Quarterly Session of the Grand Divi- siop, Sons of Temperance, will be held at Hunter River, on THURSDAY, 22nd inst,, at 10 o’clock, a, m. The usval Railway facilities have been secured and Return ‘lickets at one first-class fare will be issued on the 21st and 22nd inst., good to return up to and on the 24th inst. A public Temperance Meeting will be held in the evening. JESSE 8, BURNS, G. S., Lower Freetown, April 9—dy li. wy li BRAWN, SHORTS, MEAL, &., SELLING LOW, J. M. AULD, Grafton Street. Ch’town, April 5—3i eod pd Z Board of Civil Service Examiners. OTTawa, 17th March, 1886. THE Civil Service Entranc: Examinations wil commence at Halifax, N. S., St. John, N. B., Charlotcetown, P. E. I. Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Winnipeg, and Victoria, B. C., on Tuesday, the llth day of May, at 9 o‘clock, a.m. Forms for making —— may be hid from the under- signed until Monday, the 18th of April, and the same must be returned duly executed not later than Friday, the 30th idem, P. LESUEUR, Commissioner and Secretary. April 1, 1886—oaw 70 INVENTORS | HAVE secured reserved space at the Jndian & Colonial Exhibition, Londou, and I propose to personally attend to an Exhibit of Models and Samples of Iuventions and Manufactures. I will sell patents or negotiate for capital for those who wish to start manufacturing; and generally act as Agent for those who cannot attend personally. ‘lo parties wishing patents, I can secure patents in /ngland, Canada and foreign coun- tries, at low rates, H- FF. GCOOM BSB: Inventors’ & Patent Agent, 34 Dock St., St. John, N. 3, March 26, ’86—Imo eod “Birnie,” Farm, stock and Im- plements at Auction, I AM instructed by EDWARD PICTON, ESQ., to sell at Public Auction, on the premises, on Wednesday, 2ist April inst, AT ll O'CLOCK, A. M., His splendid Farm, near Southport, containing about 200 acres, 60 cleared and in a high state of cultivation. On the premises are a superior Dwel- ling House, five first-class Barns and Out-houses— all in Lpereret order : a good Mill Site, two Springs, two Wells—altogether being one of the most de- sirable properties of the kind in the Province, offering such an oqocetunty as seldom occurs for securing a first-class Farm, centrally situated for stock-raising, marketing, shipping, &c., &c.; well watered, convenient for fertilizing aad within sight of Charlottetown, —ALSO— 2 Horses, 1 Mare,1 Filly (2 years old),5 Milk Cows, 4 Heifers in calf, 50 Sheep and Lambs—all well bred and superior stock. Together with complete Farming Plant, consisting in part of : Threshing Machine and Farmer's Mowing Machine (combined), Carts, Ploughs, Trucks, Sleighs, Reller, Carriages, Carriage and Cart Har- ness, &c., &c., &c. bearing interest at 5 per cent, secured by mort- gage. Stock, r $20, cash ; over $20, seven months credit, on approved joint notes. TERMs :—On Farm, 25 per cent down, balance | th Seat ennenae _— MOURNING GOODS a Specialty. BLACK SICILLIENNE, BLACK GROSGRAIN SILKS, BLACK OTTOMAN SILKS, BLACK SATIN DUCHESSE, BLACK BROC’D VELVETS, BLACK LYONS VELVETS, BLACK LOUIS VELVETEENS, BLACK MERINOsS, BLACK CASHMERES, BLACK SERGES, BLACK CRAPE CLOTH, BLACK GRENADINE, &c., &c., CRAPES (Oortauld’s) &., &2.; &e. ( :0: 1000 TAPE HATS and BONNETS at 1006. each, This is a job lot of Ladies’ and Chil- dren’s Hats, Baby Bonnets, &c., bought at a great sacrifice and must be sold at ence. Many of the Bonnets, with Tinsel Trg, are worth five times the price. * Hamburg Edgings, 200 Patterns to select from. Excellent Value. LACE CURTAINS, ROOM PAPER, CARPETS, Ch’town, March 20, 1886, *O: R BROS., 3 & 75 Qacen street. Towelings, Tickings, White and CARPETS AND 1 CASH BMBROIDERY. direct from Switzerland, just opened. BRITISH WAREHOUSE, 83 QUEEN STREET. ee ee VXTRA value for MARCH and APRIL in Table Damasks, 4 Napkins, Sheeting, Pillow Cottons, White and Gray Cottons, Colored Kuitting Cottons, ae OILCLOTHS, Ch’town, March 15 —wkly. FOR SOURIS. HE schooner ‘* EMERALD,” now in Halifax, will be ready on MONDAY to take in freight for Souris, on her way to New London, at Humphrey’s Wharf. For infor- mation in Halifax apply to W. E. Hyde. JOHN McKAY, Master. April 8, 1886 —3i th sat mo wy li SALT! SALT! O arrive at Point du Chene, on opening of navigation, j 800 SACKS LIVERPOOL COARSE sau. Orders solicited. JAS. FRIER, Shediac, New Brunswick. April 2, 1886. GEALED TENDERS, addressed to the under- signed and endorsed “Tender for Indian Sup- ny will be received up to noon of THURS- AY, the sixth day of May next, for the undermentioned articles, or any of them, to be delivered to the Indian Superintendent on Len- nox Island,in such quantities and at times as they may be required by him :—Flour, Tea Sugar, Faetory Cotton, Print, Moccasins, Lumber, Shingles, Nails. The lowest or any tender not accepted. Any newspaper inserting this advertisement without authority from this Department through ¢ Queen‘s Printer will forfeit payment for the same. necessarily L. VANKOUGHNET, Deputy of the Superintendent General A. H. B, MACGOWAN, Auctioneer, Ch'town, April 2, 1886—apr3 10 & 17th wky & PAINT UPI HE undersigned begs leave to intimate to his customers and the geueral public that he has resumed business at bis old stand, Kent Street, opposite Rocklin House, where he is prepared ty execute all orders entrusted to him in House, Sign and Fresco Painting. Parties intending to have their Ceilings and Walls decorated in the latest style of art, can be suited at reasonable rates All work warranted to give satiefaction. Orders by mail will receive prompt atten- tion, P. H. TRAINOR, April 8, 1886—eod 3wks EGGS. — is our specialty. Our trade in this line is greater than that of any house in the Provinces. : ActnaPreceipts last year more than 160,- 000 dozen. Wanted this year 200,000 dozen. These large quantities caa be secured only by paying tie VERY HIGHEST PRICES, Farmers and ‘Traders, we want you to become our regular customers. BrINO YOUR EGGS WHILE FRESH, avd our best efforte will be used to give you entire satisfaction. For Sale—Egy Cases and Fillings. J. M- AULD. of Indian Affaivs. 1 °*Bittawa, Ath March, 180,” pS Sl Zaw March 20—wky