' ‘ ) | il sin Aa sc tion il a pen Se a te wis sod boi - ‘tia _ Fiscal: aisle ee Bate me ke ~citligen acide TS ti Fo ie gta + ATA oe ow re gs SACRO a tin inn iils l RC t re aa alii acai, Snipseeeec kaa THE THE CANDIDATES TO VOT FOR. KING'S COUNTY, 1. ©. WeDonald. bE. B. Muttart, M.D. QUEEN'S COUNTY, Donald Ferguson. William Campbell. PRINCE COUNTY, Edward Hackett. John Lefurgey. THE DAILY EXAMINER. 1*S7 O¢ ARY 22 THE WEER. i Vv ‘ ts i Ww ‘ ved l ai-4 ns ‘ re n a ‘ ey . ' Le gy work { \ wd strong pull all together,-—for Macdonal sind Muttart, in Kings Ferguson and Campbell, in Queen's, for Hackett and Lefurgey in a ites wWiil wil ! Inte lid « ent t i i thiettan, the L e G Sir John A Ma na o~<+e~s icieekian The Opening Excvagment. i ; } parties t! t M } i on Thursday ‘ ind best ever { { ‘ Botl ‘ were Mr. Fergu Cam i wed an 1 rcsion t : 5 ss f ie ir , Te i i 8 i t j sole On tl many gentle hink I i Davies lisplay ed i ier g 1 tas“ nol good feelin ng s speech with ‘ } vi sin ; excelient ad id by inter} i upon Mr. Ferguson pl rious e] I henchman " It vas by the irtesy of Messrs. Ferguson and Campbell, that the Opposition candidates wer permitted to address one of the finest audiences ever assembled in Charlotte- t vn and the le is M Davies could have vas lo nave refrain ] from Sneering it them and insulting them. Hon. Mr. Ferguson's reply was a scath- iug one He ipplied to Mr. Davies neither nick-name nor offensive epethet, bat simply vhelmed him with facts and argu- n i the public records and Mr Davis owh p litical career. We can now understand why Mr. Day.es always desi! t speak ‘*after that fellow Fergu- gon Th nfusion of the Grits was com- pl by Dr. Jenkins’ manly, public- spirited appeal to the electors to unite and fi houlder te shoulder for the Liberal- C 3 ise, and for the grand old chief—Sir John. McDonald. a Waterworks for Charlottetown. [y the late lamented William Murphy, were now in the flesh, how he would ejoiced to see this day. We are now t h ive W iterw rks . l t] ey are to be owned and operat i by the Uity. as at lirst y 1 ' ; , mplated by the Waterworks Party. ’ Ineeting held last evening WW ill be fouUna 8OnIC correspondence ‘ other tewns and the rier ce ol 43 } t 1 way forus to proceed. This corres p i © pl ves that wh h we years ago contended iz., that while it is better to have Waterwor! whned by a Company than to hav hone, 1 is better to have them owned by the town Corporation than by a @ pany That our Open is a 1biZens are now unanimously very pleasing and gratifying fact. Concerning the organization of the and the details of man- at the Waterworks systera nent, the views expressed meet | last evening were necessarily crude } i sten ind we h i the com- | mitt uy} ate » prepare a draft bill for t Legis ature will not be absolutely gov- ' baer 6 1 itions agreed to, but by thei wn men sense after a careful sonsideration of the whole matter. Every s] iker at the ineeting deprecated the idea of mekingthe Board of Water Commissioners, in any sense, politic ul; and vet t i . resolution mak- ing i ira lective by the ratepavers. Wi there » prevent a Board so ob- | W hat guaran- ill not be Vory being political / +} wiiCic Ww conomical member will, perhaps, be elected But he will be in a hopeless to remedy in his stead. can do nothing at le minority and ast. In the the matter for a year, meantime, the corruption and extravagance nav have run its course, those interested having gained their ends, or the ‘“*new member may have been ‘*made to see hings in a different light” to that which had when elected by the citizens and so the corruption and extravagance go on unimpeded. composed of Our City Council is now met half of whom are elected one year, ind half another, but the system does not work well: and are we to conclude that a Board of Water Commissioners, one of s elected every third year, ¥ ill work uTy If there be at all in giving the citizens control in Civic affairs, whom 1 better / any use 1} it will work worse. Citizens ought certainly to elect none but ipable inen to the City Council. But, do hey What guarantee have we that they wiil elect none but capable, disinterested, est men tothe Board of Water Com Another phase f the question is that of the expense connected with the organiza- tion of a Board of Water Commissioners The Commissioners will of course, require payment, and they will have to be provided with a Secretary, Engineer, ete. How can this organization be maintained in eficlen - and yet economically j Lastly. what are to be the limits of the wwers of the Board of Water Commis- sioners/ Are they to be quite independent if the City Council, issuing their own bonds lebentures, providing their own salaries, | ' ind distributing their owa profits? Or will | the City Council have something to say and | } something to do j about the matter ? } These are, we think, questions to be | considered by the Committe and the citi-! zens. If it be decided that the Board had | better be elective, then it will be expedient | to consider whether its members had better | whether it like | this to have only one Water Commissioner be all elected every year, and would be better in a small town rather than a Board of three Commission- ? Then.if it be decided that there shall that ers the of election” be ad-| be three Commissioners and ** alternate system opted whether it would not be better to} members of the Board retire } have two every year, instead of one Lastly, if, as we assume, the City Council | will necessarily have a voice in providing the expenses, and dis- the funds, paying posing of the profits of the Board, may not be expedient to reduce the Council to elect them as it is Water three or five members, proposed that the Conimissioners clerks, etc., they have at present, let them manage the business of the town. If both the Council and the Board are to cannet reasonably be ex- electors who are disgracefully of Councillors be elective, it pected that careless about the election will be particularly careful about the elec- tion of Waterworks Commissioners ; and as it will not be pretended that bodies two sets of officials are absolutely two with necessary to conduct the affairs of the Cor- poration of Charlottetown—would not all the business be just as efficiently and more economically done by one reformed Civic body ¢ -—~ The Halifax Herald says that no p litician in the Dominion of Canada un- Edward posst- dorstands more clearly than does B'ake that there is not the slightest bility of his securing office at the ensuing elections. Speaking recently at Orilla, Mr. Blake practically admitted his coming defeat as follows: “If there is one thing I personally wish above another it is to be the there is one once more in the ranks, instead of at head of the Liberal party. If it is the possibility of acceding to oflice. lam bound in my country’s interest to labor for success in this contest; but, if the shall grateful, and cheerfully accept their de- people decline it, I be personally cision. ~ The Halifax Herald nouncement which was made recently that the Grand Old Man had His Grace Archbishop O’Brien and Justin Me- says :-—-The an- united with Carthy in denouncing the Nova Scotia re- peal cry as a part of the home rule agita- tion wrought a change in the spirit of W. S. Fielding’s dreams. Mr. Dawson Withdraws. To the Electors of the City i— GENTLEMEN: —Upon requisition numer- uusly signed and personal solicitation of many others, I consented to neminate for the office of Mayor, the principle, however, for which I was going to the polls, viz.: the Boards and Grit Boards; Boards which owe their election to cliques, and Boards neither ; ] persons interested in Jarge expenditures? rhen, why make the Board elective? . ly that the citizens may have some P B vith three Commis- i nly retires each year, hu t ! exercise any ellective P ! Board to be corrupt and extray buat \t the end of the year Une Uf the wewbers will retére, amd an more nor Jeasthanthe creaturesof Syndicates | _ownership by the City of the waterworks, | has been accepted by Mr. Haviland, and I | therefore withdraw from the contest. Amongst many reports (equally untrue) of my opponents, itis said that personal feeling towards Mr. Haviland is one reason for my candidature. I need only reply that my intercourse with Mr. H. during the past 30 years has been, both in private and poli- tical life, of the most friendly character. fhanking you most sincerely for the re- newed expression of your confidence, l am, yours, etc., W. E, Dawson. Jan. 22, 1887. ion here. at | Government to supply them with water and gas been better in the case of Moncton hac the town owned the water works entirely.” Mayor Muir, of Truro, writes : | ** Yours of December 30th to hand in re- jferenee to the Truro water system. It is ; owned by the town, and under the control of | Engineer, who reports quarterly to the Coun- ' it not be well to consider whether it would ler iees | ; ' hes ha er 7} ‘ ; . » ea al e ° ° * shall be elected, give them power to obtain | supply, and immediate use in case of fire, the an Engineer of City Works, and with the | thing I personally dislike more than another» | DAILY EXAMINER, - - - - The Waterworks Question. PACKED WITH ELECTORS ALL THE INTRODUCTION OF rHE RESOLUTIONS PASSED. MARKET HALL IN FAVOR OF WATERWORKS A rarer number of electors attended the | in ‘the Market Hall! Havi- | waterworks last evenmg. land presided. ; } On motion the correspondence which had | taken place between the Citizen's Com- | mittee and the authorities ef the principal | cities of the Dominion and United States, was ordered to be read. Charles Palmer, Esq. then came forward and read some extracts from letters and pamphlets. The first was from a letter of Mayor Fenety, of Fredericton, N. B., anc is as follows: ‘Our works cost the city $100,000—the pumping system. Debeatures were issued at 9 per cent. The cost of running and interest is about $10,000 per annum. The consumption revenue is about $4,000 a year. | The interest tax on the debt is likely to con- | tinue for many years to come. meet ing His Wership Mayor The works un- der proper management should not in the building have exceeded $70,000. Our Council went to work wrong end foremost. They sent to Boston for Engineers, and they came here and told them (the Council) what was re- quired, &c., &e., what the cost would be and we accepted just what they suggested. Our folks had no ideas of their own, but placed themselves entirely in the hands of strangers. Now, what I would suggest is that when you conclude upon having water works, have two commissioners appointed at a moderate salary for a commencement. Before taking the first step, let those commissioners (men with heads on their shoulders, in whom your people have ontideuce as business men) visit places where water works are in operation (upon the pump- ing system) and learn the cost and the prac- tical working of the whole business.” Mr. W. J. Robertson.of Moncton, N. writes : ‘*] think the citizens of Moncton made a move in the direction of having a water supply for the town. A company was organ- ized with some difficulty, the trouble being to get a suflicient stock subscribed to warrant the commencement of the work. It was urged by some that the town should take a considerable portion of the stock, but was opposed by others, and the result was the town took no stock. ‘The company organized and preceeded with the work of supplying the town with water and gas. There being a large amount of work going that time, a favorable entered into with the B., contract was for ten years. The stock has paid good divi- dends, and is selling to-day at a considerable premium. I think it would have been a good move for the town in our case to have owned a part or all the stock. I think it would have a Committee of the Council, consisting of a Chairman, two Councillors and the Mayor, who are appointed annually. _ There isan cil through the Chairman of the Waterworks Committee. When we put the water in, no would have taken hold of it, as it een, and still is not self-sustaining, it was carried out by borrowing money on Deben- tures, running twenty years. It is a combin- ation of the Waterous System, (pumping) and the latter more for domestic has gravitation, | former supplementing with stronger pressure. | J should say that Truro is satistied with its | present system, but like all places putting in water for such purposes, we have had to pay for our experience, and there are many points that if we had the same work to do again,that we would profit by said experience. Notably so--too small pipes to save expense (false economy) four inch pipe was put down. This year we lifted about 2000 feet of this, and re- placea it with eight inch, and it is only a question of time of all the small pipe on our principal streets being taken up. This 1 would lay great stress upon, ‘‘a large pipe.” I would suggest to you before going per- manently into the matter, the visiting of the different towns in the Provinces by some practical men, and judging for themselves. It would pay you in theend. The cost of our present system has been about $40,000." The Mayor of Woodstock, N. B., writes : ‘““A Committee of the Town Council run our works, but they should be run by a Com- mission. You will readily understand this if you have ever been in any City Council. I ; think it almost impossible for any City Cor poration to run waterworks without a Com- mission. Our Town Council] has alway op- osed Water Commissions, but I think we will x a Commission in a short time, as the people begin to see the necessity of it. I can assure you all are satisfied with the works.” Mr. John F. Abbott, of Keene, N. H., writes :— ‘““Qur waterworks system. still fulfils all expectations, and \ veryone is reconciled. | send you our City Report, from which you can see that our income from waterworks pays the interest upon the bonded water debt, and leaves a surplus—a handsome one—to apply on the interest on the railroad and sewer bonds. Our pew addition to the water sys- tem cost $37,000, for which bonds at 34 per cent. were issued January 1, 1887, payable after all other bonds. These sold at par.” D. A. Duffy, Esq., Mayer of Moncton, N. B., writes :— ‘* The waterworks is owned by a Company, but I should say the Town should own them.” After reading the correspondence Mr. Palmer moved the following resolution which was seconded by John Ings, Esq., and carried unanimously :—- Whereas, from information read to this meeting, being answers to enquiries addressed to all the cities of the United States, they having waterworks, viz., 114, as to which is the best scheme for their introduction, viz., whether by Company or: City ownership, it appears that with singular unanimity they are opposed to Company ownership and manage- iment; And Whereas, it further appears from re- wrts and correspondence also before the meet- ing, received from Trure, Fredericton, Monc- ton, Woodstock, Taunton, Mass., Keene (New Hampshire) and Ottawa, that City ownership is preferred and strongly recommende:| in pre- ference to Company ownership of Water- works; Therefore Resolved, that the Waterworks for this City of Charlottetown be the property of the City. Joha Ings, Esy., moved, and Archibald Kennedy, Esq , seconded the following re- solution :— Whereas, The vast preponderance of infor formation now before this meeting shews that water works under the control and manage- ment of City Councils have been feund ty ee ON LA LOCO ee en es ee SATURDAY. evident that the management and control of such works by commissioners is most com- mendable, : Therefore Resolved, That the construction management and control of the water works of Charlottetown be vested in three water commissioners, to be elected by the citizens, one of whom to retire annually. The quali. fication of electors and the mode of election to be the same as for Mayor. John Kelly, Esq., moved in amendment, seconded by F. L. Haszard, Esq., that the following words be added : % With the ex- ception of Franchise voters.” The amendment was carried, resolution as amended passed dissenting. Charles Palmer, Esq., moved and Archi- bald Kennedy, Esq., seconded the follow- ing resolution : Resolved, That a special committee of seven be appointed to take charge of the resolutions, and to prepare a draft bill in accordance there- with to be submitted to the Legislature, The committee was then appointed as follows: Charles Palmer, Dr. McLeod, M. P. Hogan, Daniel Davies, John Ings, James Macdonald, George R. Beer. | It was then on motion of James Macdon- ald, Esq., seconded by Charles Binns, Esq. : Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting be conveyed to the various Mayors and other gentlemen (especially to Mayor Fenety, of Fredericton,) and tothe Secretary, Mr. H. James Palmer, who carried on the correspon- dence, for the information afforded. John Ings, Esq., was then called to the chair, and on motion of Archibald MeNeill, Esq., seconded by Horace Haszard, Esq., it was,-- Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting be tendered His Worship, Mayor Haviland, for his able, impartial and independent con- duct in the chair. The Mayor acknowledged the compliment, and the meeting adjourned. and the | two only canned 22, 1887. UARY JAN LONDON HOUSE. CLOTH REMNANTS. ee We havea lot of Remnants of Tweeds, Trowserings, A¢., which we are selling at very Stock- ; : ; Low Prices before taking. HARRIS & STEWART. Jan, 18, 1887. CARD. Te the Civie Ward 5: G ENTLEMEN,—Having been nominated as a * candidate to represent your Ward at the City Ceuncil Board, I have much pleasure in appeal ing to you for your support. 7 If [have guarded your interests satisfactorily, [trust you will re-elect me. If you do sv, the business of the City will receive my constant care, and I can assure you the interests of Ward 5 will not be neglected. Electors of T. A. McLEAN, Jan. 22, 1887—1] elec To the Electors of the City of Charlottetown: GENTLEMEN,— Having been solicited by a large number of the citizeus to offer myself as a candidate for the Mayoralty of the City, I have acceded to their wishes, and now respecifully request your support. : : If elected, I should urge economy in civie expenditure and support such measures of a prac- tical nature as are best calculated to advance the interests of my native cily. Tam, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, JOHN P. TANTON. Jan. 22, 1887—sat tues TO THR ELECTORS OF WARD 3: G ENTLEMEN,—Having been requested by a large number of the electors in Ward 3 to represent rour Ward in the City Council, I am now a candidate. and respectfully selicit your support. If elected, I shall use my best efforts to promote the interests of your Ward and that of the City generally. lam in favor of the ininggdiate construction of Waterworks, to be owned ®y the City, and under the management of commissioners appointed as the majority of the citizens may determine. MICHAEL EAGAN, Jan, 22, 1887—eod To the Electors of Ward 2: GENTLE MEN,--I am again a candidate for the representation of Ward 2 aad, as in the past, I shall in the future—if elected—do all in my power to Keep down taxation l am in favor of the immediate construction of Waterworks, to be owned by the City and under the control and management of commissioners, or inany ether manner the mejority of the citi- zens may decide. HENRY C, DOUSE. Ch’town, Jan. 22, 1887. Canadian Book and Bible Co. HAY KE just issued the only authentic Life of His Holiness Pope Leo XIILL, with ais correspon- dence, Catholic Dictionary and a host of valuable information abont Catholicism. <A large work, beautifully prepared, wel bound, low in price; sold only by subscription, We want Agents in every city, town and county. Address: Maritime Branch, Canadian Book & Bible Co,. St. John, N. B Jan, 22--5aw & wky CINIZENS’ SKATING RINK, A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the «* Stockhoiders of the Citizens’ Skating Rivk Company, will be held in the Rink Building TUESDAY, Jan. 25th, at 8 p. m., to take in:o consideration the present financial position of the Company, and to transact such other business as may be brouzht before the meeting. STANLEY, Secretary. WwW. Ww: Jan. 22—3i BEER & GOFE’S TEA, Jan, 22, 1887 FINAL NOTICE On account of the office of W.R. Boreham being closed fer the past few days we have decided to extend time of set- tiement till WEDNESDAY, 26th iust. After this date the books will positively ‘he passed to our Attoraey for collection, Approved notes taken in settlement, AMHERST ROOT AND SHOE work yusatisfacturily to tax payers. _ ' Ani Whtetos; Prom shtt tattimation it iy MANUFACTURING CO, Jan. 92, WRT. 4] ress Materials, j eatin 52) 5 Mantles ang Jerseys, The largest steck of Carpets on the island, Corsets all sizes and prices, Wool Squares and Searfs---aill Low Prices. | : ; | Velveteens in every shade. | ai very GIVE US A CALL AMES PATON & CO.,, MARKET SQUARE, Ch’town, Jau. 12, 1887. 3 m = B 5 R 0 + ? eee i Largely Special Sale of Largely , €O! TON UNDERWEAR dot & Reduced ~- Reduced i Ladies’ Night Diresses, = Prices Prices Chemise, During Bodices, During ‘ e:, te * Se.. . Stock cae e i Stock - Largely Taking. Reduced. Taking. Ch’town, Jan. 14, 1887. BRITISH WAREHOUSE =a QUEEN STREET. ——_— Se eee EXTENSIVE CASH SALE! 20: E have decided to clese out the wiole of my stock of Staple ard Fancy Dry Goods commencing De- cember Ldth, IS86, and continuing until the whole is disposed of, at LARUE DISCOUNTS FOR CASH. a ae a Uh’ttrm, Doe. why uw om ie sROW MN.