ee THE DAI JUNE 20, 1888. LY EXAMINER. New Ice Steamer. Tue Government have secured at least one guarantee that the winter steamer to replace the Northern Light shall give satis- faction: they have awarded the contract to build her to men distinguished among those who build steamships. Messrs. Elder & Co. kave built many of the finest and fastest vessels afloat, including the famous ocean racers, Stirling Castle, the Arizona, the Alaska, the the Etruria and many of the celebrated ships of the Orient Company, besides war ships for Great Britain, Russia and other nations. If the Government have shown as much good judgment in the choice of a model as they have inthe chvice of contractors, the new winter steamer will be ‘‘all right.” the Oregon Aurania, _———m «+ Railway Statistics. A BivuE book of railway statistics has been issued from the oftice of Mr. Schreiber. It appears that we have in Canada 12,332 miles of railway, for which the enormous sum of $683,773,191.23 have been paid. Of this sum, the Government contributed $122,810,633 as bonuses, $20,592,026 as loans, and $300,000 as subscriptions to shares. The municipal grants given to railway companies foot up to the tidy sum of $12,812,836. Last year the railways of Canada earned $38,841,609, and expended $27,624,683, showing a net profit of $11,- 216,926. The passengers,carried numbered 10,698,638, and the freight moved amount- ed to 16,356,335 tons. Altogether, the railway statistics seem to show that the N. P. has not quite ruined the country—that our trade is not entirely destroyed. > ~—ewr + Fire Investigations. We cannot agree with our correspondent who characterizes enquiries into the origin of fires as ** farcical investigations ” which ‘‘only bring discredit upon those who hold them.” In our opinion, the origin of every fire that breaks out in our city should be inquired into. If not satisfactorily explain: ed, a court of investigation should forth- with be held, with full power to compel the attendance of witnesses and take evidence. An investigation, in such a case, is due to the owner or owners of the property destroyed, to the underwriters, and to a deeply interested public. Do not the owners of the rink in which the late fire originated feel better because it has been made clear that there is not a tittle of evi- dence to justify a suspicion that they had a hand in starting it—that the evidence has proved that their interest lay in having the building preserved rather than in hav- ing it destroyed? Are not the underwriters in a better position and the public better satisfied because an effort—though unavail- ing—has been made to discuss the origin of the fire? We think so, and it appears that the fire department think so, too; for at the close of the investigation they conveyed an unanimous vote of thanks tu its chief promoter—Theophilus Stewart, Esquire. Yet no investigation could be more unsatis- factory in its results than the one referred to. _—_— —— - “Rum Rampant in Westmorland.” Tuts is the heading placed by Mr. C. E. Knapp, a prominent member of the West- morland County Prohibitory Alliance, over a letter which he has had published in the Moncton Times. In the course of his letter, Mr. Knapp says:— ** The non-enforcement of the law may lead to its repeal in Westmorland, provided the liquor sellers do not consider that its repeal would be more against them than in their favor. After all that was done before and at the election the present state of the country is deplorable, and indicates that more moral courage to carry out a law is required than to place it on the statute book. There does not seem to be among temperance men as large a proportion fit for war as there was in Gideon's army when tried at the brook. We have on the side of temperance plenty of orators, many of the ministers and laymen, men of undoubt- ed ability. in February we were not only able tc convince the electors that the Scott Act was an excellent law, but that in case it was again approved of it would be carried out. The aelgeea did their part of the work and did it well, but we, the temperance men, have not done ours, and now we hear the cry from every part of the county that at the next elec- tion to repeal the law it will be swept out of existence.” Referring to Mr. Knapp’s letter the Moncton Times says : ‘‘Mr. Knapp pictures a deplorable condi- tion of affairs in Dorchester and the other eastern parishes, and as he was an active worker for tne Scott Act a few months ago, it cannot be assumed that he takes an unfavor- able view of its operation at the present time. There appears to be a falling off, even in Moncton, of that enthusiasm in enforcing the act which was so noticeable just before the voting on the repeal petition. Of course, those who so strongly urged the electors to retain the act are in a measnre responsible for its enforcement, and those who toresaw the diff culty and were unable to get enthusiastic in favor of the retention of the act are in a position to turn the tables on those who a few months ago were criticising them. But, strenge to say, the most powerful criticism of Scott Act people that has yet appeared is written by one of those most active in secur- ing the retention of the Act.” The temperance men of Westmoreland, Provincial Exhibition, 1888. The annual general meeting of the Board of Commissioners for managing this Exhi- bition was held on Tuesday, June 19th, at the Law Courts Building. In the absence of Hon. Judge Hensley, owing to the sit- ting of the Supreme Court at Summerside, Hon. T. H. Haviland was appointed chair- man of the meeting. Present: Hon. T. H. Haviland, Chairman; Hon. Senator Hay- thorne, Hon. D. Ferguson, Hon. James Nicholson, Eldon; Hon. J. Balderston, North Wiltshire; H. Longworth, Glynwood ; Arch. MeNeill, City; T. A. McLean, City; Fenton T. Newbery, City; Henry B. Smith, City; A. Newton Large, City; George Mason, Lot 48; Lawrence Peters, Rollo Bay; Donald McKay, Oyster Bed Bridge; Wm. Mutch, Hopeton; Albert Boswell, Lot 49; Geo. F. Owen, Cardigan; John Allen McDonald, Pisquid; Thomas Vessey, Little York; H. M. McLeod, Dunstaffnage; Robert McLeod, West River; Samuel Hyde, Cornwall; James Wares, Wheatley River; David Mutch, Oyster Bed Bridge; John Matheson, New Glasgow Road; R. Y. Mc- Coubrey, New Glasgow; Dougald Currie, West River; Warren Howatt, Tryon; Fred. Horne, Winsloe Road; R. E. Bagnall, New Glasgow; Arthur Simpson, Cavendish; Chas. J. Haszard, Bellevue; Patrick Duffy, Lot 48; Malcolm McNeill, Long Creek; John Balderston, Inkerman Farm, New Perth. After some discussion relative to the best time for holding the Exhibition, it was sgreed upon that it take place at Charlotte- town, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 3rd and 4th of October next. The Prize List was then made the sub- ject of discussion. In class one, horses, prizes for walking horses were struck off the list and an additional section added, offering prizes for colts and fillies over three and under four years old. Sections 14 and 15 of last year’s prize list offering prizes for mares for general purposes were struck out. The prize list for cattle, sheep and pigs is the same as last year, excepting fat sheep and fat pigs, which are struck off. With the addition of Langshans the poultry list remains as last year. Cheese and butter list unchanged. The prizes for grain reduced, but the samples to remain the property of the exhibitors and not that of the Board as formerly. Prizes will also be offered for collections of wheat, oats and barley in the sheaf. The remain- ing classes are, with very few altera- tions, the same as last year. Committees were appointed in the different depart- ments. All those present manifested deep interest in the discussion of matters of general importance bearing upon the suc- cess of the Exhibition, after which the pro- ceedings were brought to a close. A. McNett, Sec’y. Ch’town, June 19, 1888. > aor #3 Trotting Races. The managers of Union Park, Summer- ville, intend Opening their Driving Park on June 30th, when prizes amounting to $65 will be offered to horses of different classes. As this course is perfectly level and of great solidity, and situated in one of the most beautiful sections of the Province, it is expected that those attending will be amply satisfied with the entertainment. Last year this Park was opened to the pub- lic, and owing to two prominent horsemen having given the managers to understand that they would compete in a match race notice tu that effect was given the public. Those gentlemen, subsequently saw fit to decline to take tho field, and thus placed the proprietors in a false position. The managers are determined to maintain the credit of this course, and will grant to each competitor ‘‘a fair deld and no favor,” while at the same time they will use all worthy means to make the day’s entertain- ment attractive and interesting to visitors. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. a — Musical Critics Criticised. S1z,—In reply to the letters which appear- ed in your columns yesterday,reflecting on Mr. Martin's management of St. Paul’s Church choir, I beg to say that both letters bear strong evidence of having been written at the instance of one individual who finds himself just now with rather more leisure time at his disposal than he desires (or probably in his only opinion, deserves) bat the unexpected often happens. The Patriot's account of Sun- day evenings service in St. Paul’s was a very fair one and strictly correct ; and further, the article in question was written by one who was present during the whole service, there- fore could write with some degree of truth as to the manner in which the different parts of the service were performed, and which I ven- ture to assert is more than the originator of the letters referred to can say. Mr. Ross was engaged to teach the boys their notes, which he did to the sstisfaction of Mr. Martin and the vestry, but Mr. Ross did not have anything whatever to do with training the boys to take part in the church service, Mr. Martin alone had charge of that work. Mr. Martin has already made sufficient im- provement in the musical portion of the ser- vice to convince more than nine-tenths of the congregation that he thoroughly understands voice and choir training, and I am assured by many outside of St. Paul’s congregation, who have lately had an opportunity of contrasting the present efficient management with that of the past twenty years, that the improvement is very marked. What use, therefore, is it for one or two individuals to further try to in- jure the reputation of a man who is anxious and willing that the public should judge of his ability to teach by the work he is now engaged in. Mr. Martin fears no long-tongued opponent, and so far as I can judge, is one who knows his. owa_ business and tries io mind it, without interfering with other people's business. Mr. Editor, if ‘* Dix” or ** 4 11 44.” wish to have anything further to say on this subject, and if they are sincere in their motives, then they should have the manliness to write over their signatures, and I shall be very glad to dojthe same. Yours, &c., BEAVER. THE DAILY EXAMINER The Liquor Business. as wellas of P. E. Island, should “ wake up.” It is folly to ery * peace, peace, when there is no peace,”—folly to rest con- tent inthe Scott Act, while the law is} ¥® tf Hot now subjected to the sneers ,and insults of the Seott Ac and drunkenness | 8 o cott Act party, shamelessly violated a> unds and increases. The law should be enforced ced ; and those who were must promi- nent in urging electors to retain it should now be most prominent in takin to secure ite enforcement. g Measures Sir,—The rapidity in which the saloons are opening up in this city should convince even the editor of the Guardian that there is more deinking going on than formerly. as they | must admit that those who honesiy voted for repeal at the last election were consis- | tent and Honest. Wonderful low prices for Readymade Cloth- ‘Dunald’s, F ‘ingat J. B. Mac Ju is. ’ NOTES AND COMMENTS. Things Said and Done on _ the Streets and Elsewhere. Queen Square Garden, under the skilful supervision of Mr. Arthur Newbery, is now | taking on the appearance of former years, and in a few weeks will have been arrayed in all its summer beauty. This is right. It would have been too bad if we had al- lowed the garden to go down after all the care taken of it since its inception. Fora time things looked very blue. Mr. New- bery decided not to begin work until the necessary money was forthcoming. No oue seemed anxious to take the initiative in the matter for some time. Finally a meeting of citizens was called. At this meeting nothing worthy of note was done. Another meeting was held, after the matter had been talked over quietly. This meet- ing was fairly well attended and the whole subject was thoroughly discussed. Lady canvassers were appointed for each ward and the campaign was thus opened. The ladies were successful beyond expectation, in two or three weeks collecting upwards of $700. Now they have rested from their labors. To their efforts citizens are largely indebted for continuing in our midst one of the handsomest gardens in the Lower Pro- vinces. Speaking about the contributions to (Queen Square Garden reminds me of sev- eral other funds to which citizens are ex- pected to contribute freely. The most im- portant of these funds are those in aid of the three new churches which it is intended to erect in this city as soon as sums suffi- cient to start operations have been secured. First I may mention the proposed new Roman Catholic Cathedral; secund, the Baptist Church, and last, but not by any means least, the new St. Paul’s Church. All are to be buiit by contributions from members of their respective congre- gations, but I fancy no outside donations will be declined by either one of them. So far as I can learn each fund is being well contributed to, and in a short time we may look for the beginning of the work of erec- tion. In other affairs our people are none the less charitable. Some years ago when the greater portion of St. John was de- stroyed by fire, quite a large sum was collected tor the sufferers. Some of this money was forwarded to St. John where it was much appreciated; but several hundred dollars were, I understand, deposited in one of our banks, where they still remain. \s the St. John people are not now in need of the money, why cannot it be drawn from the bank and (with the Jubilee sur- plus) be devoted towards some public im- provements. Everyone knows that there are many ways of expending the money referred to. There is the shoreway to the Park, which is much ueeded; the beautifying of Hillsborough and King Squares, which could be done at little cost; the placing of an ornamental fountain on Queen Square; and many other improvements which the citizens are inter- ested in effecting. All that is necessary is for some live men to take the lead in the matter. Now that the ball has been start- ed, let us keep it rolling. If we do not have these improvements, let it not be said that we did not do our best to obtain them. The investigation held by the Fire De- partment into the late disastrous conflagra- tion in this city, in the Council Chamber on Monday evening last, ended, as I thought it would—in smoke. The whole affair looked like a huge joke. The witnesses examined threw no new light upon the origin of the fire as was well known they would not. It seems ridiculous that any body of men should allow themselves to be bull-duzed into holding an investiga- tion when they knew that no good would result from the proceeding. Such farcical investigations only bring’ dis- credit upon those who hold them, and I hope, for the sake of the department, we shal! have no more. A week or two ago the noise made by the Salvation Army band frightened a horse, and alittle boy who happened to be stand- ing in the neighborhood of the Medical Hall looking at the procession was knocked down by the fractious animal and seriously injured. Nothing was done about it. In Halifax a few evenings ago, a little boy was standing on the street looking at the Army procession, when he was knocked down and run over by a horse which be- came frightened at the noise made by the band. When the boy was picked up and examined by a medical man it was found that his head and face were so badly injur- ed that some eight or ten stitches were necessary. The boy is in the hospital —the Army is still marching on. **Can you play that little polonaise the orchestra rendered so prettily last evening?” asked he, as he adjusted the music sheet. ‘* No,” she replied, with a gentle upward curvature of her nose ‘Mamma never allows me to learn polonaises.” ‘* Why not?” he interrogated. ‘* Why, one of papa’s sisters is a dressmaker, and it might be considered shop, you know.” The above conversation, ( may explain, did not take place in a Charlottetown drawing room. However, there are any number of just such snobbish persons in the city. I hope that for the sake of their relatives they will learn a little common sense bye-and-bye. The ice cream signs are now being brushed up and placed in a conspicuous position in the restaurant window, and the average young man is hard at work studying up stories about the disastrous results attend- ing the eating of that delicious compound, which stories he will relate with much feel- ing as he promenades the park or rear strects with his lady-love, Further re- marks are unnecessary. PErcy. That Fish Puzzle. Sir,— The answer given by ‘‘ Dick” and “ Jim,” Seems stil: in fetters bound, As both have failed to prove the right By anv solution found. **Colenso great and Chambers ” too No doubt have solved the plan; But unless ** Jim” shows where “ Dick ” is wrong, He must own—he’s not the man ! Ch’town, June 19, 1888. ~—_ ee Despite the name, methinks it will be seen, Grass widows, a3 a rule, are fur from green, “WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20. LS&8. SHIP NEWS. PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN. ENTERED. June 18—Maggie, Hingley, Vernon River, bal; Cameleon, Hingley, Tatamagouche, lum; John ‘Tilton, Halliday, Pictou; Onward, Davis, Pictou, bal; Cora, Pictou, coal. June 19—Merry May, McKay, Pictou, coal; Pholine, Marsbman, Albion, Wry, Buc- touche, lum. Landry, CLEARED, June 18—Morning Star, Thorpe, Shemogue, bal; Josephene, McLaine, Pictou, bal; On- ward, Davis, fishing voyage; Wallace, Davis, Pugwasi, St Peter's, C B, bal; William Aitken, Hobbs, Cora, Landry, Pictou, bal. June 19—Merry May, McKay, New: London, mdse; Albion, Wry, Buctouche, bal. OTHER PORTS. Summerside, Sune 18—Ent schr Azov, Ken- nedy, Chatham, lumber; Ada Louise, Em- bree, Shediac, coal in same bottom from Cow Bay. 19—Kate, Walsh, Shediac, bal; Moss (len, Hire, Halifax, mdse; stmr Miramichi, Baquet, Pictou, stores; Sylvia Jane, Wright, Richibucto, lumber. Cld 18—Bqte Natalie, McDonald, Bay du Vin, bal; Capella, Bell, Halifax, bal. 19—Kate, Walsh, Pictou, oats; Azov, Kennedy, Shediac, bal. TC 5 lll So os At Cleveland, Ohio, on the 7th June, by the Rev. Dr. Charles S. Pomeroy, W. Frank- lin Hunter, of the Western Union Telegraph Company, to Florence Helena, daughter of Finlay McNeill, Esq, United States Consular agent for Summerside, P. E. Island. BEAUTIFUL BOOKS, SUITABLE FOR PRIZES, —AT THE— BIBLE DEPOSITORY ju20—4i M. F. ELLIS. CARD. IN regard to the notice I published in Tur Ex- AMINER a short time ago, I wish to inform my friends that there was a mistake about the pro- erty referred to inthe notice, I was not the ucky heir to the property or the money either. A great many people imagine that I advertised for a wife, but they are far mistaken. I can get a wife any day in the week if I had not one dol- lar in my pocket, which is not the case. I have made a small fortune Barbering in this city, and Tintend making alarger one. It is more than any Barber ever did in this city. I learned my trade in the United States, and the people appre- ciated good work, and I always got the biggest run of any Barber that everrun a sbop in this city. ‘The next place Lintend running business is in the city of New York, where I will start a first-class shop. ’ 8. MCDONALD, ju20—li pd Barber. CIGARS! JUST LANDED: 12,000 of the Finest Brands, For the Wholesale Trade only. These are extra valu°, manufactured by Smith, Fishel & Co., and for which we are the Sule Agents on P. E. Island. RITCHIE BROS. & CO. _julS—iw CORNMEAL. TO ARRIVE TO-MORROW: One Carload Cornmeal. For Sale Low while Landing. FENTON T. NEWBERY. LOBSTER PACKERS SUPPLIBS. 100,000 50,000 MACKEREL do., 10 carboys Muriatic Acid. 50 dozen Suits Oiled Clothing, 5 casks Golden Lacquer, 5 ‘* Turpentine, 100 reams Straw Paper, 20 burrels Beef, 25 firkins Isutter, 5 barrels Beans. Fur sale by HURACE HASZARD. { Talls, 150 chests CONGOU TEA, 200 barrels FLOUR, 20 +“ GRANULATED SUGAR, 50 Yellow ” 200 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 boxes Soap, 89,000 Assorted Paper Bags. For sale by HORACE HASZABD. “e jul9—2w eod HXHILARATING FLULDS. AVING secured the AGENCY forthis Pro- vince from MR. JAMES A. ROUE, of Halifax, for his ARATED WATERS, I will be pleased to fill orders with despatch i the following lines, vi ™ 2 V1z. :— Lemonade, ream Soda, Plain - Ginger Ale, thampagne Cider, | Nerve Food, In Large and Small Bottles. ee —~- In order to give my CITY CUSTOMERS every Satisfaction, I have secured the services of an Experienced Expressman, who will deliver Goods toany part of the city without delay. fee ieee to ~ yoy yt of Picnics, &c. es rice 1 ki C ; ah ee paid for inds of EMPTY Telephone in connection. JOUN JOY, Old London ileuse, WATER STREET. jul6 —tf Bicycle For Sale at a Bargain, OT having time for cycling, I wiil sel N 56-inch British Challenge Roadster, ee pinger & o,, Coventry, kng, which cost $125 auded here in 1886, and is now almost as good LORNE HOTEL, ‘Tracadis Beach, P. =. Island. ——-— CE oe HiS FAVORITE SUMMER RESORT will be open to receive Guests on SATUR. DAY, THE 301TH JUNE. Under efficient management, it will assure pleasure and comfort to all who may avail themselves of the special advantages of this Popular Resort. to the LORNE, a distance of four miles, occupying about one hour from the time of starting, where you can have Surf Bathing, Boating, Shooting, River and Deep Sea Fishing, etc., etc., and all the usual Sports indulged in during the holidays. CHARGES MODERATE. For terms and full particulars apply to JOHN J. DAVIES, Proprietor of Hotel Davies, or SIMON W. CRABBE, Esgqrs., Charlottetown. LORNE HOTEL CO., (Lrp.) June 20, 1888—4w eod ———————————— Midsummer. ——— -— E ARE GIVING GENUINE BARGAINS THIS SUMMER, and the people know it. Witness the rush to our Store every day, and the old-fashioned crush on Market Days. Our aim is to be THE LEADING BARGAIN HOUSE IN CHAR. LOTTETOWN, and we are fast taking that position. Everyone is delighted with the Bargains they secure by buying from us, and we purpose continuing such prices on good goods as shall convince everyone that it pays to buy their DRY GOODS and MILLINERY at In HATS, BONNETS and MILLINERY of all kinds, our Stock is the Largest, our Assortment the Finest, our Work the Best, and our Prices as Low as any on the Island, Ladies know that they secure the latest styles and handsomely finished work by buy- ing from us, and our success this season, as a consequence, is in advance of our expecta- tions. Orders by mail have prompt and careful personal attention. FICURES : We have a Bonanza 25c. line of BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STRAW H ATS, worth up to 40c., and are closiug out a large odd lot of MENS’ SOFT AND HARD FELT HATS, at 25c. and 50c. each. IN DRFSS GOODS, a large job lot of goods are marked at ridiculously low prices—call and see them. In SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, we have bargain lots at 15c., 25c. and 30¢. each; and in HOSIERY and GLOVES you can secure many genuine ‘* surprises.” Carpets, Oil Cloths end Linelcums, Carpets. Oil Cloths and tinoleums, LARGE STOCK, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES, at BEZR BROS. Charlottetown, June 18, 1888—eod & wky SEASIDE HOTEL, Rustico Beach, Prince Edward Isiand. (UNDER VICE-REGAL PATRONAGE.) 0: ‘ao BEAUTIFUL WATERING PLACE is situated in the centre of the North Side of the Island, and has been much improved, and will be more attractive than usual to the Tourist, Sportsman, Health and Pleasure Seeker. enjoyment, it has few equals. splendid Surf Bathing, in North America. Tourists from Quebec or Ontario intending to visit the ‘SEASIDE HOTEL,” either by Gulf Port Boats or Intercolonial R. R., will find it more convenient to secure Tickets to Summerside, thence by Rail to Hunter River, where Coaches meet every Train from all points for the ‘SEASIDE HOTEL,” Rustico. The route from the United States may be either by Rail via St. John to Charlottetown or Summerside, or by Boat direct from Boston (Nickerson’s Line. ) Trains leave Charlottetown for Hunter River and Summerside at 6.00 and 8.45 a. m., and 3.30 p.m. Leave Summerside for Charlottetown at 6.15 and 12a. m., and 4,55 p. m. ane run by Eastern Standard Time. By Train, secure Tickets from all points te Hunter iver. Guests preferring a drive from Charlottetown, Stables, distance about 18 miles, America. =. Rl adh gl eee a Stel dire t+ from Charlottetown to Rustico Beach EVERY SDNES Y and SAT AY EVENING, calling for guests ; turni EVERY he Y and MONDAY MORNING. . Sil ee he Proprietors will always be glad to give any information or assistance in their power. TERMS MODERATE. Special arrangement made with families for lounthenntlaeshade. JOHN NEWSON & CO., Opposite Post Office, Charlottetown. NOBODY HURT But the Manufacturers, i To those who need rest and quiet For beautiful scenery, invigorating and bracing atmosphere, Sea and River Fishing, Boating, &c., the ** SEASIDE” is unrivalled can procure Teams at any of the Livery through a charming country, said to be the greenest in June 13, 1888—eod & wky 70; $7,000 WORTH OF READY-MADE CLOTHING, FOR MEN AND BO YS; Bought at a Great Sacrifice, and will be cleared out at Slaughter Prices, ——ALSO— 4. LOT OF BANKRUPT CLOTHING. SAMPLE PRICEs: 950 Smits selling for = « « 680 ~uils * 790 *ulis * $3.75 4.25 5.20 70: Come straight: along for the Best Bargains to a3 new, for $75.00, FRED. W. L, MOORE, 0 : i fur pa ffice of Davis & Sutherland. J.B. MACDONALD. Ch'town, Junv 14, 1888—dy & why The distance from Charlottetown is only 13 miles by a good road, passing through a splendid and picturesque farming country ; or, if you prefer rai!, Trains run twice q day from Charlottetown to Bedford Station, where Teams are waiting to convey Guests — | Pine vee